Su Ling's eyes grew dark as she recalled what happened in the core layer.
"When I realized the danger, I knew I had to escape and warn all the top powerhouses in Mali Divine Kingdom. Deep inside the Great Wild Forest, something terrible was emerging—a beast breaking through to the Saint Supreme realm.
"She paused, her voice trembling. "In front of me, a majestic beast appeared. Its aura was terrifying, suffocating—it was nothing like anything I'd fought before.
In a flash, it vanished and reappeared before me, its claws striking with incredible speed. I barely managed to activate my strongest defensive treasure, blocking the blow, but I was sent flying for hundreds of meters.
I crashed through the forest, rolling into the ground, but I knew I couldn't waste time. I rushed to escape."Cang Yan listened silently, his eyes reflecting both awe and concern.Su Ling went on, "But that beast didn't let me go.
It followed closely, launching a powerful energy sphere after me. The attack struck me as I neared the forest's outer layer, leaving my Qi almost entirely depleted.
That's why it lost track of me—and why I ended up in this state."Cang Yan nodded slowly. "So that's how you were injured… and what is this Mali Divine Kingdom exactly?"Su Ling's face softened with a hint of surprise.
"You really don't know? Mali Divine Kingdom is one of five Divine Kingdoms across several continents.
On each continent, there are thousands of countries under the rule of one Divine Kingdom. The five kingdoms are: Mali Divine Kingdom, Nolan Divine Kingdom, Jiao Divine Kingdom, Spirit Divine Kingdom, and Yuan Mo Divine Kingdom."He asked, "Which of these is the strongest?"She answered without hesitation, "Yuan Mo Kingdom is the most powerful.
"Cang Yan pondered for a moment, then said, "Su Ling, what exactly are these realms? Saint Emperor, Saint Supreme?"She smiled gently at his curiosity. "How much do you know about cultivation levels?"He replied, "I know these: Martial Apprentice, Martial Student, Martial Master, Martial Grandmaster, Martial Spirit, Martial King, Martial Emperor, Martial Venerable, Martial Lord, Martial Sovereign, Martial Supreme, and Saint."Su Ling nodded, adding, "You're not far off. Above Saint are the higher realms: Great Saint, Saint King, Saint Emperor, Saint Supreme—and above all, Saint God. That's the highest I know."
She hesitated for a moment, before admitting, "My cultivation is at the Saint Emperor level, but with these injuries, I can't use my full power. And you?"He answered quietly, "My name is Cang Yan.
I'm from Min Country, member of the Mojin Sect. My realm is Martial Lord—I came here seeking battle experience."Su Ling stared at him in shock.
"You… You're just Martial Lord? I never expected someone at your level to be able to save me."Cang Yan grinned, a hint of pride flickering in his eyes. "Strength can be measured in many ways—and sometimes it's not only about realms."Su Ling smiled, finally feeling a small ray of hope—and uncertainty—about the young man who had changed her fate.