Exiting the Eagle Canyon, ahead lay a vast plain.

The Luli Holy Land was not far away, and with the threat eliminated, the mood of the group suddenly lightened.

"Brother Son, you were amazing just now, unleashing the power of the array and single-handedly eliminating six powerful enemies!"

"Yeah, it's true! Only our Son of God could do such a thing. He's so cool!"

Along the way, Ye Xiao and Bai Ling were full of admiration, flattering.

"That's because you guys are weak. Otherwise, why would I need to take action?" Qin Hao said nonchalantly.

At his words, the leader of the group, Sikong Sheng, and the others fell silent.

After the recent battle, their pride had vanished, and they now held even greater admiration for Qin Hao, the Son of God, despite his lower cultivation level.

Even the Grand Elder couldn't help but sigh.

Sikong Sheng and the others were all highly talented, ranking high even in the vast Wilderness. However, the limited resources of the Xuantian Sect had hindered their growth.

"Brother Son, rest assured, we will strive to cultivate diligently in the future and defeat anyone who dares to harm you!" Ye Xiao, the chubby one, pledged.

"Hmph, with your current cultivation techniques, breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm in a hundred years would be considered good enough," Qin Hao said bluntly.

For Qin Hao, their loyalty and potential were evident from their actions during battles and in desperate situations. Thus, he decided to bestow upon them six jade scrolls tailored to their individual characteristics.

"Take them back and cultivate diligently. If you still haven't achieved anything, don't bother following me anymore," Qin Hao said, handing them the scrolls.

With the six Heavenly Grade martial arts scrolls, Qin Hao believed that Sikong Sheng and the others would excel in the future, regardless of whether they reached the Heavenly Human Realm or even transcended into the Saint Realm.

"Rewarding a stick, giving a sweet jujube... The Son of God not only has extraordinary talent but also remarkable ways to manage his subordinates," the Grand Elder observed.

Initially concerned about Qin Hao's harsh criticism affecting the disciples' morale, the Grand Elder now saw the potential for the Xuantian Sect's resurgence under Qin Hao's leadership.

He even looked forward to seeing what Sikong Sheng and the others would achieve in the Great Wilderness Secret Realm.

However, there was still a major obstacle to overcome: the Luli Holy Maiden.

...

"Look, that's the Luli Holy Land!"

After days of riding, traversing thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the group finally reached their destination.

A majestic mountain range stood on the vast plains.

Connected peaks exuded a mystical and beautiful aura, resembling a giant hand supporting a cluster of splendid buildings, surrounded by swirling clouds and celestial birdsong, like a fairyland.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, casting a rainbow glow over the entire Luli Holy Land.

"The first spectacle of the Wilderness, the Luli Holy Realm!"

Li Xiuyun couldn't help but exclaim, "It's truly as renowned as they say!"

However, within this beautiful sanctuary lay a powerful celestial pressure, as if an immortal spirit presided over it.

The legendary Luli Holy Maiden was here, possessing a beauty akin to a celestial and strength akin to a demon.

With her formidable cultivation in the Heavenly Human Realm, could Qin Hao, only at the Exemplar Realm, truly defeat her?

The Grand Elder's mood became somewhat heavy.

Though he had witnessed Qin Hao's miraculous methods throughout the journey, seeing them face-to-face still made him anxious.

However, Sikong Sheng and the others were full of confidence.

Completely won over by Qin Hao, they regarded him as a divine being. Even if Qin Hao were to challenge a Heavenly Human Realm Emperor, they would believe without doubt that Qin Hao would emerge victorious.

"Luli Holy Land? The Seven-Treasure Luli!"

Qin Hao wore a faint smile, showing no emotional fluctuations. He only sighed inwardly, "I feel nostalgic."

The group carried various thoughts as they stepped onto the mountain gate.

"They're here, they're really here!"

Beyond the mountain gate, people had gathered.

They wore identical uniforms and looked down upon Qin Hao and his companions with expressions ranging from disdain to pity.

"Hehe, today is the agreed-upon last day. I thought they wouldn't dare to come!"

"The Xuantian Sect has always been proud. Even if they know they'll lose, they'll still come."

"Hmph, trying to act tough, but it's not like it was thousands of years ago!"

These Luli Holy Land disciples had lost their reverence for the Xuantian Sect long ago. At this moment, they proudly displayed the arrogance of the sanctum's prodigies, looking down on Qin Hao and his group.

"Hehe, the welcoming ceremony of the Luli Holy Land is quite special," Qin Hao said with a faint smile.

Sikong Sheng and the others were speechless.

This was called a welcome?

Clearly, it was provocation!

The intention was to assert dominance over them.

"Insolence! Dare you address the Son of God in such a manner?" Ye Xiao, dropping his chicken leg, strode forward angrily to confront them.

"Haha..."

The burly Luli Holy Land disciple laughed loudly. "Is the Xuantian Sect so short on manpower that they have to send someone who hasn't even grown his fur yet?"

"Kid, get out of here. You're not my match. Let Qin Hao come out!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao discarded his chicken leg and rolled up his sleeves, pointing at the opponent, "A nobody like you, I can suppress you with one hand. There's no need for Brother Son to intervene!"

"Insolent brat, you're looking for death!"

With a roar, the burly Luli Holy Land disciple unleashed his full power, like a raging tiger. His punch carried immense force, resembling a pouncing tiger, exuding terrifying ferocity.

"Xuan-Tier Superior Martial Arts — Tiger Roar Fist!"

This Luli Holy Land disciple was indeed a genius. He had already perfected this martial art to its peak, with his punch sounding like a roaring tiger, evoking the aura of a real tiger pouncing, exuding overwhelming fierceness, as if it could devour one's soul.

"Ye Xiao," the Grand Elder's expression changed, wanting to stop Ye Xiao.

In his eyes, Ye Xiao, only at the sixth level of the Exemplar Realm, was no match for the opponent. If he were heavily injured with one blow, it would be more loss than gain.

But as he was about to step forward, Qin Hao raised his hand to stop him.

"Elder, just watch."

Bang!

A loud explosion of energy resounded as the released force clashed.

However, to everyone's astonishment, Ye Xiao casually blocked the fierce punch with a single palm.

There was a significant difference in their sizes, like a lion pouncing on a rabbit.

But Ye Xiao's palm displayed mysterious runes, forming a vortex like the laws of the universe, absorbing the opponent's punch.

"What?"

The burly Luli Holy Land disciple's expression changed drastically.

However, as he tried to mobilize his true qi and launch another attack, he was horrified to find that his true qi didn't obey

 his commands. It madly surged out of his body, being absorbed by the vortex in Ye Xiao's palm.

In a moment, a feeling of powerlessness surged into his heart. He struggled desperately, but it seemed like his body was stuck, unable to move.

"Star Devouring Technique, absorb! Absorb you to death!"

"Haha..."

Ye Xiao laughed loudly as the vortex in his palm grew stronger. His own aura began to soar rapidly, while the opponent's aura started to weaken visibly. The once robust body of the Luli Holy Land disciple began to shrink at a visible rate.

Bang!

A violent burst of energy emanated from Ye Xiao's body, and everyone was shocked to see that his cultivation had broken through from the sixth level to the seventh level of the Exemplar Realm in just a moment.

In a short span of time, almost all of the true qi in the Luli Holy Land disciple's body was absorbed, leaving him lying on the ground unconscious.

"This..."

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Even the Grand Elder couldn't help but inhale sharply, exclaiming, "Is this the terrifying power of the Star Devouring Technique, a Heavenly Grade martial art?"

Qin Hao stood with his hands behind his back, showing no emotion.

He had long seen through Ye Xiao's potential as a Devouring Saint Body. Although it had not fully erupted yet, coupled with the power unleashed by the Star Devouring Technique, it was unstoppable within the same realm.

"This guy..."

The faces of the surrounding Luli Holy Land disciples were filled with a mixture of shame and anger.

They had intended to give Qin Hao a taste of humiliation, but they had been slapped in the face by someone who hadn't even grown his fur yet.