"Useless!" The middle aged man looked at the Black Molten Snake in front of him. His hand stretched out as several blades appeared.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

The blades moved swiftly towards the Black Molten Snake and pierced deep into it's body.

Stab! Stab!

Hiss!

The Black Molten Snake was extremely angry as it thrashed around, trying to take out the knife that was embedded deep into its body. Despite being Beast Rank 6, it seemed like it was lacking in fighting skill.

The middle aged man's eyes narrowed. "Hmph, so it's reared pet! Come out, you Crow Organization!"

Swish!

A man draped in black robe floated on the air. He looked at the group of people who were running away with amusement. There was no hint in his eyes that he wanted to chase after the deserters.

It was also obvious that no one among them would want to stay behind when they saw the large Black Molten Snake that was already Rank 6.

"You're fast, Mo Huan."

The middle aged man, Mo Huan, snorted when he heard what the other person said. He raised his hand. "If you really wish to fight here, I'll personally fight with you!"

"You? You're not worthy."

With a lift of his hand, thunder reverberated in the sky before it came raining down the entire area. The Black Molten Snake that was rampaging just now was reduced to ashes and there was not even any mark left.

The man from Crow Organization was still floating on the air.

Mo Huan was still in his place, using his Qi to form a defensive layer. But it was clear that he wouldn't be able to last for long!

Ability to control nature…

Lin Xiao watched from a distance, feeling a bit absentminded. He had noticed that those at Golden Core Stage 1 learned how to pull the nature to do their bidding. But what he saw just now was…

"He's using treasure and not directly control the lightning." Prince Lin Yan's eyes narrowed. "He's more likely at Golden Core Stage 4 or above."

Golden Core Stage 4?

Lin Xiao always thought that there must be higher stage from Golden Core Stage 3 but he didn't expect that the next would still be Golden Core Stage. It was not something new?

"The ability to make breakthrough from Golden Core Stage 3 to 4 is very difficult. Our kingdom is not capable to produce anyone like that so far." Prince Lin Yan seemed to be able to guess what he was thinking as he continued the explanation.

"But if you were to become the Emperor and grasp the chance… we might succeed."

"Me?" Lin Xiao was stunned.

Prince Lin Yan nodded but he didn't explain any further. There was certain things that would not do them any good to have it being explained so clearly when it was not the right time or they would face the repercussion.

Lin Xiao paused for a moment. "How many stages are there in Golden Core Stages exactly?"

"9."

"Then afterwards?"

Prince Lin Yan only smiled and didn't answer. "You'll know in the future. For now, we should focus on making sure we can get away."

"Ok."

"Then, what is Crow Organization?" Prince Lin San was curious as this was the first time he ever heard of one.

Prince Lin Yan narrowed his eyes. "It's one of the few organizations in the entire land. I'll tell you more about it in the future."

Bang!

The lightning continued to rampage on at the distance. The man from the Crow Organization was looking at the middle aged man when he suddenly sensed that the temperature risen to terrifying degree.

Mo Huan was stunned. "Young Master, no!"

The young man from inside walked out slowly. His eyes were icy as he looked at the man from the Crow Organization. "You're doing this just to pull me out, aren't you?"

The young man looked so young and tender, no more than 17 years of age. However, his eyes were completely red and the aura around him was completely terrifying. One could imagine that he must be someone who was also very powerful. 

His age didn't match with his power at all.

"WAHAHAHAHA! You're out now, Ye Jian! It's time for you to face your retribution."

"Me?" The young man's lips curled up to form a smile. "It's more likely that you're the one who'll die."

"Huh?"

The lightning strike that was heading towards the young man diffused completely. At the same time, the young man, Ye Jian, pointed towards the man from the Crow Organization. A streak of fire came from his finger, penetrating deep into the man's forehead.

Bang!

The man from Crow Organization looked at Ye Jian with disbelief. His body was destroyed in the air into pieces and slowly burned into ashes. The pain was so terrifying yet there was a maniacal laugh at the end.

"HEHEHEHE! NOW THAT YOU HAVE USED UP YOUR LIFEFORCE, YOU'LL DIE YE JIAN!"

*cough* *cough*

"Young master! You shouldn't have done that!" Mo Huan completely panicked now that things had occurred to this stage. He was very frantic while Ye Jian was rolling his eyes, repressing the pain in his heart.

"We just need to reach the city and find a healer." Ye Jian then looked into the distance, towards the location where Lin Xiao and the others were watching. "And you should be able to hear us, right? Help us and I'll help to cover up your identity, Prince Lin Yan."

…

Cultivation Stage:

Body Training (Rank 1 to 10)

Foundation Establishment

          - Early Foundation Establishment

          - Foundation Establishment

Golden Core Stage

          - Golden Core Stage 1

          - Golden Core Stage 2

          - Golden Core Stage 3

          - Golden Core Stage 4

          - Golden Core Stage 5

          - Golden Core Stage 6

          - Golden Core Stage 7

          - Golden Core Stage 8

          - Golden Core Stage 9

It'll be added more in the future as the story progress and the cultivation stage is added more and more. As for the specific regarding the levels, it'll only be explained when Lin Xiao reach the certain stage.