The space around Long Chen twisted, transporting him into a desolate world. Endless stony crags stretched as far as the eye could see, devoid of the slightest sign of life, not even a single blade of grass.3

“What’s going on? Aren’t the first batch of people supposed to be taken to the best place here?” Long Chen had been expecting to be brought somewhere filled with treasures.2

He had anticipated being able to lay his hands on priceless treasures the moment he arrived. Rare ores, extinct medicinal ingredients, powerful divine weapons—everything was supposed to be within reach. Yet, all he found was barren rock.5

Suddenly, Long Chen felt a stirring within him. His dragon blood started to accelerate, heating up. Startled, Long...3