On a certain misty mountain.

Zhou Yuan was seated on the water and fire tempering dragon stage. His body was currently drenched in sweat as it faintly tembled without end. It was obvious that he had just endured another session of the fire and water Genesis Qi.

The fight with Wu Hai had long been thrown to the back of Zhou Yuan’s mind. He paid no attention to the ripples it caused, and instead buried himself in his training deep within the mountains.

The chief disciple selection was getting nearer and nearer, and he could no longer afford to relax.

“Oww…”

Groaned Zhou Yuan. His body had grown much stronger after reaching the jade skin stage, causing the first level of water and fire Qi to become much less effective.

Hence, Zhou Yuan had gritted his teeth and moved straight to the second level.

Though the tempering effect would be more effective, the pain he had to endure would also far surpass...