The Heaven Venerate was pierced by a branch, and his body mysteriously vanished. His clothing and sword simply fell to the earth, leaving Long Chen standing in stunned silence. He was struggling to grasp the surreal scene unfolding before him.

Long Chen had never encountered a more formidable existence than a Heaven Venerate. The collective might of all those who had crossed his path paled in comparison to the power wielded by such an expert. And yet, in a matter of moments, one had been effortlessly eliminated just like that, leaving everyone present in a state of disbelief.

They could only stare at the tree in horror. The scene before them was too terrifying.

“Don’t move. I’ll go take a look at it.” Long Chen walked toward the altar.

When he reached the altar, he found that the...