"Those who defy the heavens must be prepared to pay the price."

Zhu Rong dared to forge a divine grade weapon in the mortal world, an act the heavens deemed a challenge to their authority. 

In response, the tribulation descended with fury, striking him down and ending his life in a blaze of divine wrath.

But death was not the end.

In the moment his soul scattered, he awoke once more... in the body of his 17 year old self.

With his memories intact and the mistakes of his past laid bare, Zhu Rong is granted a second chance, to repair the regrets that once shackled his heart, to reclaim the strength he once lost, and to finish the masterpiece that cost him everything.

This time, he will forge his legend anew.

And this time, not even the heavens will dare to stand in his way.

Everything happened so fast that no one even had time to react to Zhu Rong's words.


The shockwave from the impact was strong enough to push the two girls back several steps, since they were closest to the blast, 


while Li Daniu, who was already at some distance, managed to hold his ground somewhat, 


While everyone was still recovering from the impact, an invisible pressure suddenly fell over the area, sending chills down everyone's spines.


"W-what is this feeling… what the hell's going on?" Li Daniu muttered as he felt his whole body tremble.


He didn't know why, but it felt like the gaze of some beast was locked directly onto him, and it made his skin crawl.


He tried to peer into the impact zone, but thanks to all the dust kicked up, only a vague silhouette could be seen.


"What in the world is that thing?" he said in horror, catching sight of the size of that silhouette.


Chapter 48 - Escape