Li Chen stood on the rooftop access stairwell of the tallest building in the city.
Soaked in sweat. Covered in scrapes. His hoodie torn, spirit energy crackling wildly around his fists.
He had fought two elite security cultivators, crawled through a ventilation duct laced with spiritual suppression runes, and punched a reinforced steel elevator panel until it agreed to work.
But now…
He was here.
Standing before the obsidian double doors that led into Hei Long's private domain.
Li Chen's breath heaved. His shirt stuck to his skin. His System screamed at him:
[DING! WARNING: Threat Level – ABSURD.][Current Survival Odds: 3.2%][Active Skill Suggestion: Shut Up and Leave (Passive) now available.]
But Li Chen didn't back down.
Not this time.
He raised his hand.
And kicked the door in.
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Inside the Penthouse
