ã€ŠAsura Mad Emperorã€‹


 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Qin Family Asura

    In Great Wilderness City, within the Qin Family's council hall.The Qin Family Great Elder, with a plump face, said in a flattering tone to a few people from the Lin Family below: "It is an honor for Qin Xiaoyu that Third Young Master Lin has taken a liking to her and is willing to enter into marriage with our Qin Family. It is her fortune, as well as our Qin Family's."
    "Heh heh, it's good that you Qin Family understand this," the guest from the Lin Family seated below said, sipping tea lightly and then glancing at the Qin Family Great Elder with a faint smile; he continued in a calm and unhurried manner.
    The Qin Family was only a declining clan in Great Wilderness City. In contrast, the Lin Family was a first-rate clan of Great Wilderness City, far more powerful in heritage than the Qin Family!
    Moreover, it was said that they were backed by the Lin Family of Shanhe County, a colossal entity compared to the Qin Family!
    "I've heard that your Qin Family has offended the Zhao Family, and these days, you are under their oppression, finding it difficult to even take a step forward."
    "Rest assured, once Qin Xiaoyu marries my younger brother and joins our Lin Family, we will naturally step forward to mediate and resolve the grievances between the Qin and Zhao families. I trust the Zhao Family will give the Lin Family this face," Lin Que remarked with a trace of a smile on his face.
    "Great Elder, I... I don't want this marriage alliance with the Lin Family, I don't want to marry the Third Young Master of the Lin Family!" At that moment, however, a timid voice suddenly spoke up in the hall.
    It was Qin Xiaoyu, a little girl of only ten years old, not yet of age, yet she was the one who the Lin Family had proposed marriage to!
    This was known throughout the city!
    If Qin Xiaoyu were to marry him, it would be the ruination of her entire life!
    "Hmm?"
    As soon as Qin Xiaoyu's voice fell, Lin Que's brows raised, and an expression of displeasure appeared on his face.
    "Slap!"
    Seeing this, Qin Lu, the granddaughter of the Qin Family Great Elder, immediately rushed forward to Qin Xiaoyu and slapped the little girl across the face, scolding, "Qin Xiaoyu, what place do you have to speak during family deliberations?!"
    "The family wants me to marry the Third Young Master of the Lin Family; that is my business. Why can't I have a say?" Qin Xiaoyu countered, holding her swollen cheek, both defiant and aggrieved.
    "You dare talk back?!" Qin Lu's face turned cold as she said: "The Lin Family is the number one clan in Great Wilderness City. It's your great fortune that Third Young Master Lin has taken a liking to you, and yet you dare to disagree?!"
    With that, Qin Lu raised her hand and slapped the little girl's face again.
    The crisp slap on Qin Xiaoyu's stubborn little face immediately made her other cheek swell up red as well!
    Such mercilessness was displayed against a mere ten-year-old girl!
    From the guest seat, Lin Que casually glanced at Qin Lu and said, "You do understand the situation."
    "Thank you for your praise, Young Master Lin," Qin Lu replied with a sweet smile upon hearing those words.
    Without saying much more, Lin Que's indifferent gaze fell upon Qin Xiaoyu, and with disdain, he sneered, "Marrying into our Lin Family is your Qin Family's blessing. Now that I, the Young Master, have personally come to ask for your hand, you dare to refuse?! What right do you have to refuse?!"
    His expression darkened as he spoke.
    The Qin Family Great Elder, seeing Lin Que's apparent anger, immediately changed his expression and with a stern tone turned to Qin Xiaoyu, "Qin Xiaoyu, our Qin Family is in the midst of a crisis of survival. Only the Lin Family can save us. As the daughter of the Qin Family, do you not consider the welfare of the clan at all?"
    "The clan leader has gone to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb three years ago and has been incommunicado ever since; he may have met with misfortune. Since your father is not here, your lifelong matters will be decided by this Elder. Since Third Young Master Lin has proposed, I shall accept on your behalf! Tomorrow, you shall marry the Third Young Master!"
    Then, his stern expression vanished, and he immediately put on a smiling face, nodding and bowing to Lin Que: "Young Master Lin, Qin Xiaoyu is young and ignorant. Please do not take offense at her words. I, on behalf of the Qin Family, accept this marriage..."
    However, before the Qin Family Great Elder could finish, just then, a roar suddenly entered the hall from outside the council hall.
    "My father may be absent, but I, Qinchuan, am still alive!"
    "Since when did my sister's marriage become your decision to make?!"
    A cold rebuke thundered like shocking thunder, momentum roaring, charging into the hall and ringing in the ears of all!
    Afterward, a tall young man in a blood robe, holding a blood-stained long spear, strode into the hall!
    His gaze was piercing, his eyes radiantly bright. Though only sixteen years of age, his face was resolute beyond measure.
    The blood robe he wore was not originally the color of blood but the color of snow-white. It presented as blood-colored now because it had been dyed by fresh blood!
    That blood robe was tattered, and the blood on it had not even dried completely.
    And on the blood-stained long spear he was holding, there still were spots of blood.
    The newcomer was the Qin Family's Asura!
    Qinchuan!
    "Brother!"
    Upon seeing the young man in the blood robe, Qin Xiaoyu's eyes immediately reddened, and she quickly moved toward Qinchuan, hugging his blood-stained body and finally crying out in grievance.
    In the Qin Family, the only one she could rely on was her brother.
    "It's alright now, Xiaoyu. Your brother is back."
    Looking at the young girl, Qinchuan's stern gaze suddenly softened a great deal, as he affectionately stroked her head. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    But when his gaze noticed the swollen palm imprints on both of Qin Xiaoyu's cheeks, Qinchuan's action suddenly stiffened, and then he trembled, the gentleness in his eyes exploding into endless rage.
    He slowly crouched down, lifted the spear with his right hand, and softly stroked Qin Xiaoyu's swollen cheek with his left hand, then wrapped his arms around the back of Qin Xiaoyu's head, pulling her into his embrace, and slowly closed his eyes.
    After closing them for a short while, Qinchuan abruptly opened his eyes. In his gaze, tenderness faded away, leaving only boundless indifference and violence!
    "Three years ago."
    "My father, to resolve a family crisis, braved the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, hoping to find a lifeline for our family. He never returned."
    "Afterward, I, Qinchuan, alone and unaided, stormed into Black Wind Stronghold, a threat to our Qin Family's existence. I plotted and killed one hundred and eight bandits with nothing but my life and will! That night, I was slashed thirty-six times, crawling back to the Qin Family, favored by destiny, fortunate to survive!"
    "For these past three years, I have gone from battle to battle for the family, slaying countless enemies. Today, though the Qin Family faces oppression from the Zhao Family, why have they never killed their way into our Qin Family?"
    "Why?!"
    Qinchuan uttered slowly, his tone chilling, his gaze fixed on the Qin Family's Great Elder.
    The Great Elder's expression changed, speechless.
    "Tell me, why?!"
    Qinchuan's harsh gaze shifted away from the Great Elder as he surveyed around at the numerous Qin Family members and elders, and demanded an answer.
    The surrounding crowd of the Qin Family also showed varying expressions, their eyes flickering, not daring to meet Qinchuan's gaze.
    "None of you will speak, is that it?"
    "I will tell you why!"
    "Because the world calls me 'Qin Asura'!"
    "Thud!"
    With a sudden roar, Qinchuan slammed the Iron Blood Long Spear into the ground, producing a muffled sound that shook the hearts of everyone present!
    This dull thud, like thunder, seemed to contain boundless authority, causing all those present to shiver involuntarily, their hearts filled with trepidation!
    Even Lin Que could not help but change his expression, looking toward the young man in the blood robe with eyes full of fear.
    "While I was out shedding blood and battling for the family, you were back here bullying my younger sister?"
    "You even planned to use my sister as a tool for marriage alliance, betrothing her to the Lin Family's degenerate who takes pleasure in tormenting young girls?"
    "Who gave you the audacity to bully the sister of Qin Asura!?"
    "Who gave you the audacity!?"
    Qinchuan bellowed angrily, his icy gaze suddenly shooting towards the Great Elder sitting above, his eyes filled with endless chill!

 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Unparalleled in the World

    Atop the seat of honor, the Great Elder of the Qin Family's expression was unpredictable.He was secretly annoyed that Qinchuan had returned alive!
    Taking a deep breath, he sternly said to Qinchuan, "Qinchuan..."
    "Call me Young Master!"
    Qinchuan suddenly turned back, his eyes harsh as he looked at the Qin Family Great Elder. This old dog, not only had he sent people to ambush him, but he had also wanted to marry his sister to the Lin Family's Third Young Master who had a tendency to torture young girls!
    Therefore, at this moment, Qinchuan had not a shred of courtesy for the Qin Family Great Elder!
    Upon hearing this, the Great Elder's expression suddenly stiffened, and then his face violently twitched. Although he was raging inside, he dared not lash out.
    Because the youth before him was the Qin Asura!
    Over these three years, Qinchuan had emerged from fields of corpses and seas of blood time and again, waging battles in all directions, accumulating an endless aura of prestige. The murderous air about him was countless times more intense than that of these elders!
    This was an aura forged in slaughter!
    Even though he was the Great Elder of the Qin Family, he was deeply wary of him!
    He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and said, "Young Master, you must understand that our Qin Family is now under oppression from the Zhao Family. Although the Zhao Family has not yet struck us down with a heavy hand, that day will inevitably come!"
    "In the Great Wilderness City, only the Lin Family can protect the Qin Family, and only they can contend with the Zhao Family!"
    "The Qin Family can only survive through a marriage alliance with the Lin Family. As the Young Master, do you not understand this point?"
    His granddaughter, Qin Lu, also spoke up, "That's right, Qinchuan, our Qin Family is currently on the brink of life and death. The Third Young Master of the Lin Family has taken a fancy to your sister, Qin Xiaoyu, which is a stroke of luck for her..."
    However, before she could finish her words, an ice-cold gaze had already landed on her. That gaze was cold, ruthless, filled with brutality and cruelty, making her heart suddenly tremble violently, causing her voice to fade to a whisper until it completely disappeared.
    "My sister's stroke of luck?"
    Qinchuan's voice was gloomy, and his words were laced with a chilling intent. A terrible aura of killing intent pressed towards her, immediately causing Qin Lu to turn deathly pale with fear in her eyes.
    "Since you praise the Lin Family so highly, then why don't you marry into the Lin Family yourself, instead of wanting my sister to marry that good-for-nothing prodigal of the Lin Family?"
    Qinchuan's eyes narrowed as he coldly spoke to Qin Lu.
    Then, he turned his head back toward the Qin Family Great Elder, but his Iron Blood Long Spear pointed at Qin Lu as he said, "You keep saying that only through a marriage alliance with the Lin Family can the Qin Family survive. I ask you then, why doesn't your granddaughter marry into the Lin Family, hm?!"
    Qinchuan's gaze was threatening, and the Long Spear pointed at Qin Lu flashed with a grim cold light, exuding a terrifying aura of murder!
    The acrid smell of blood and the strong aura of slaughter caused Qin Lu's body to shake violently.
    "That's because the Third Young Master of the Lin Family has taken a fancy to Qin Xiaoyu..."
    Pressured by Qinchuan, the Great Elder of the Qin Family opened his mouth, struggling to speak.
    "Is that so?"
    "So you mean to say, if the Third Young Master were willing to marry Qin Lu, you would be willing to marry her off to him?"
    Qinchuan sneered, turning his head to look at Lin Que, the elder son of the Lin Family sitting among the guests, pointing the Iron Blood Long Spear at Qin Lu, "This girl, in a marital alliance with your Lin Family, what do you say?"
    Lin Que's face was difficult to read, "My third brother has taken a fancy to..."
    Qinchuan's eyes slightly narrowed, and the Iron Blood Long Spear, originally pointed at Qin Lu, suddenly aimed at Lin Que as he coldly said, "Think carefully before you speak!"
    Lin Que's fingers turned white, his complexion growing even uglier.
    Taking a deep breath and looking at the Iron Blood Long Spear at his throat, smelling the strong scent of blood emanating from it, and feeling the terrible murderous aura from Qinchuan, he managed a strained smile and said, "If Miss Qin Lu is willing, I'm sure my third brother would also be overjoyed."
    Although he was the elder son of the Lin Family, he still held deep apprehension towards Qinchuan.
    The Qin Asura, the Blood Robe, was not an unwarranted reputation!
    His methods were ruthless, his decisions were decisive, and he acted without any scruples!
    Now, on the Qin Family's territory, even if he was known as the great young master of the first family of the Great Wilderness City, he had to tread carefully!
    At least in Qinchuan's presence, he had to!
    Hearing Lin Que's words, Qin Lu's face instantly turned bloodless, eyes filled with terror.
    To marry the Third Young Master?
    "No!"
    "I don't want to marry the Third Young Master. Grandfather, I don't want to marry the Third Young Master..."
    Qin Lu suddenly screamed, begging the Qin Family Great Elder. Fear was evident in her eyes!
    She knew all about the infamy of the Third Young Master.
    To marry him would be to ruin her entire life!
    She would live in a nightmare forever! S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Great Elder of the Qin Family also had a drastic change in complexion as he looked at Lin Que, "Elder son of the Lin Family..."
    "Smack!"
    However, just at that moment,
    a loud slap suddenly rang out.
    Clear!
    Loud!
    It echoed throughout the entire hall!
    Shocking everyone present!
    Following the sound of that loud slap, a figure was sent flying instantaneously.
    That soaring figure was none other than Qin Lu!
    And Qinchuan, appeared out of nowhere right where Qin Lu had been standing!
    His gaze was cold as he looked at Qin Lu, whom he had sent flying with a slap, and he rebuked coldly, "Just now, didn't you insist that marrying that profligate from the Lin Family was a blessing earned over eight lifetimes?"
    "Why now, when it's time for you to marry the Third Young Master of the Lin Family, are you unwilling?"
    "At this critical juncture of the Qin Family's survival, as a Miss of the Qin Family, can't you make a bit of sacrifice for our family? Can't you consider the clan for once?! Do you even have the family in your heart? Hmm?!"
    "You yourself are unwilling to marry him, yet you want my sister to do so?!"
    "Haven't you ever heard of the saying, 'Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire'?!"
    With each question, his voice resonated through the hall, making the hearts of many Qin Family members and elders tremble with fear as they watched the tall figure in the Blood Robe.
    Qin Lu, completely dazed from the slap, had her right cheek swelling up, her mouth bleeding.
    She covered her right cheek, stared at Qinchuan, and screamed, "You... you dared to hit me?!"
    "Hit you?"
    Qinchuan snorted coldly, his body full of murderous aura, dragging the Iron Blood Long Spear behind him as he walked towards Qin Lu. The Iron Blood Long Spear ground against the floor, creating a string of brilliant sparks, with a crisp sound.
    "The palm imprint on Xiaoyu's face, was it your doing?"
    Qinchuan's eyes narrowed, his eyes bursting with killing intent, as his icy words emanated from his lips, immediately causing Qin Lu's figure to tremble uncontrollably.
    "You... what do you plan to do?"
    Seeing Qinchuan approaching her with a murderous air, Qin Lu retreated in fear.
    "What am I going to do?"
    "My sister, Qin Asura's sister, is someone you can bully?!"
    Qinchuan's gaze frosted over, and his figure blurred swiftly.
    "Pfft!"
    "Ah..."
    A flash of cold light passed by.
    Followed by a piercing scream.
    An arm flew up into the air, trailing a string of bright red blood!
    "This time, it's an arm, next time, it will be your head!"
    Qinchuan's eyes were stern; his Iron Blood Long Spear once again stained with blood, pointed at Qin Lu's forehead, and the blood slowly dripped down, dazzlingly red!
    "Luer!"
    The Qin Family's Great Elder abruptly snapped out of his shock. Seeing this scene, his eyes nearly burst with rage as he stormed towards Qinchuan and bellowed, "Qinchuan, how dare you..."
    "Swish!"
    Qinchuan, with an indifferent look, dragged his Iron Blood Long Spear across the ground, creating a trail of sparks, and suddenly pointed it at the Great Elder of the Qin Family, his eyes cold, "Do you also want to test if my spear is sharp enough?!"
    A terrifying momentum burst forth from Qinchuan's body. That dreadful aura of slaughter made everybody's heart tremble.
    The Great Elder of the Qin Family instantly had his pupils contract, stopping in his tracks, staggering backwards under the pressure of the killing intent exploding from Qinchuan!
    In reality, his cultivation level was not lower than Qinchuan's, only higher!
    But, over the years, the killing aura Qinchuan had accumulated was overwhelmingly powerful!
    Qin Asura, Blood Asura, these titles were too loud!
    They held an inexplicable deterrence!
    At this moment, the aura that Qinchuan radiated was arrogant, proud, and unmatched!
    Even the Great Elder of the Qin Family, whose cultivation level was higher than Qinchuan's, was deeply wary of him!

 Chapter 3: Chapter 3: The Return of the Mad Emperor

    However, no one noticed.At this moment, the domineering, arrogant, and seemingly invincible Qinchuan was, in fact, only bluffing!
    On his way back to the Qin Family, Qinchuan had been ambushed by a group of mysterious assailants!
    Although he managed to fight his way out of the enclosure, he was gravely injured, with damage to his dantian, rendering his cultivation level completely wasted!
    Qinchuan was well aware of the identities of those mysterious individuals who ambushed him! They were the minions secretly cultivated by the Qin Family's Great Elder!
    He knew that returning to the family would be fraught with danger, and once the Great Elder learned of his severe injuries and wasted cultivation level, he would undoubtedly launch a thunderous attack to suppress him thoroughly.
    But despite knowing this, he had no choice but to return, for Qin Xiaoyu was still at the Qin Residence!
    Relying on his incredible willpower and the robust physique he had honed through countless life-and-death battles over the years, Qinchuan managed not to fall, feigning strength to deter the Great Elder and prevent him from acting rashly.
    With a cold glance that subdued the Great Elder, Qinchuan slowly retracted the Iron Blood Long Spear pointed at the Great Elder, scoffed, took Qin Xiaoyu's hand, and turned to walk towards the outside of the great hall.
    "Damn it, damn it!"
    "What are Qin Guang and the others doing?! Why is this boy still alive to return?!"
    Watching Qinchuan's retreating figure, the Great Elder, overwhelmed by his aura, surged with endless murderous intent, and a roar of anger erupted from within him.
    ...
    "What beautiful Yun Xia! Brother, I haven't seen such gorgeous Yun Xia in a long time. Can you stay home for a few more days this time and accompany Xiaoyu to watch the clouds at the horizon?"
    Stepping out of the great hall, Qin Xiaoyu, captivated by the blood-red dying sun and the clouds it dyed with its color, spoke with a face filled with enchantment.
    "If Xiaoyu likes watching Yun Xia, from now on, your brother will accompany you to watch it every day."
    Having taken Qin Xiaoyu out of the hall, Qinchuan immediately felt an intense wave of weakness sweep over him; his complexion instantly turned pale. Even the blood-red dying sun at the horizon could not cast a tinge of color on his face. However, he still mustered a gentle smile and said to Qin Xiaoyu.
    "Really? Brother, you mustn't lie to me!"
    Qin Xiaoyu, ecstatic upon hearing his words, jumped for joy with a face full of surprise.
    "Brother... when have I ever lied to you?"
    Qinchuan's face grew even paler, and his steps became increasingly leaden; his body even started to stagger, but he struggled to keep going with his robust willpower.
    With Qin Xiaoyu's warm little hand in his, Qinchuan arduously walked towards the exterior of the Qin Residence, as the silhouettes of the tall and the small stretched longer under the blood-red sunset.
    "Puh..."
    However, just as they stepped out of the inner court, Qinchuan could no longer hold on, his body suddenly wobbled, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. He hurriedly supported himself on his spear and knelt, feeling the world spinning around him as his consciousness rapidly blurred.
    "Brother!"
    "Brother... what's wrong, brother?!"
    Qin Xiaoyu quickly reached out with both hands to support Qinchuan, but her hands were met with the slipperiness of fresh blood. Qin Xiaoyu's face turned deathly pale as she burst into tears in desperation.
    In a haze, hearing Qin Xiaoyu's urgent cries, Qinchuan struggled to lift his head to look at Qin Xiaoyu but could no longer see her clearly.
    His lips quivered as he forced a weak, gentle smile and said feebly, "Xiaoyu, in the future... I might... not be able to look after you anymore..."
    He broke into violent coughs, and his body trembled uncontrollably, "You must leave... get away from the Qin Residence... and never... come back..."
    "Hurry... go..."
    As his voice trailed off, Qinchuan felt an unprecedented wave of exhaustion roll over him, and then the blurred silhouette of Qin Xiaoyu in front of him disappeared into darkness, and the entire world fell silent.
    "No, I won't leave, I want to be with Brother, Brother!"
    Qin Xiaoyu wept bitterly, her tear-filled eyes full of terror.
    ...
    "Am I... dead?"
    Amidst the endless darkness, Qinchuan abruptly sat up, looking around blankly, encountering nothing but the dark.
    "Boom!"
    Just at that moment.
    A thunderous rumble came from within the endless darkness. Then, streaks of blazing light swiftly dispelled the darkness.
    The intense white light shone upon Qinchuan, only making him feel an endless warmth and comfort, as the cold he originally sensed was instantly expelled.
    "This place is..."
    "My sea of consciousness?!"
    When the light scattered the darkness, and Qinchuan made out the surroundings, his pupils suddenly constricted. He was, of course, not unfamiliar with this place.
    This was indeed within his sea of consciousness!
    "I'm not dead?!"
    A look of astonishment filled Qinchuan's eyes. He should have died due to excessive injuries and blood loss, so why was his consciousness not extinguished but instead returned to his sea of consciousness?!
    "Ah..."
    Suddenly, Qinchuan clutched his head and screamed.
    Pain!
    An unprecedented pain! S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He felt as if his soul was being torn apart, and intense pain enveloped him.
    The next moment.
    Qinchuan suddenly felt his sea of consciousness churning, and then with a "boom," it abruptly split open!
    A powerful soul aura burst forth from beneath his sea of consciousness, accompanied by a Black Lotus!
    The Black Lotus spiraled, emerging alongside the powerful soul aura from below his sea of consciousness.
    A sense of blood thicker than water, familiar and intimate, emanated from the Black Lotus.
    The Black Lotus rotated, its black petals unfurling, and then it enveloped Qinchuan within.
    A rich Essence of Life and a flow of blood, scorchingly hot, poured from the Black Lotus, coursing through Qinchuan's entire body.
    His wounds began to heal rapidly, and his nearly depleted blood was replaced by the scorching blood gushing from the Black Lotus, refilling his body.
    The shattered Dantian also quickly mended.
    "Asura..."
    "God of Slaughter..."
    "Asura Reincarnation Art..."
    Sundry sealed memories began to emerge at this moment, awakening!
    "A hundred thousand years..."
    "I, through the seal of nine reincarnations, have proven the Asura Path..."
    "This life... is my final reincarnation to prove the path..."
    Qinchuan muttered to himself, finally understanding what the scene before him was all about.
    And he also understood, at last, who he truly was!
    He was the Asura Emperor, and to seek eternal life and transcendence, he created the Asura Reincarnation Art, to prove his Asura Eternal Path through nine reincarnations!
    And now, this was his ninth reincarnation!
    At this moment of near death, the Emperor Soul, which had always been sealed beneath his soul of this life, finally began to awaken!
    As for that Black Lotus, it was a Supreme Treasure he once wielded in a previous life!
    The blood that flowed into his body, hot enough to scorch, was a drop of his Asura True Blood, diluted before his reincarnation and sealed away!
    Considering that after reincarnating, he would restart everything anew, if it was the complete Asura True Blood, his reincarnated body could not possibly withstand it, so he deliberately diluted it countless times.
    Yet even so, this single drop of Asura True Blood, diluted countless times, remained a terrifyingly potent blood elixir for his reincarnated body!
    It was enough to instantly temper his physical body to a shocking level, and to perform a thorough cleansing of his marrow and bones!
    "Ming Luo Demon Lord, Tian Xuan Holy Maiden, Ling Xiao Heavenly Emperor..."
    "In the past, you all obstructed my path to enlightenment, and many times, you ambushed me; this life, with my Asura Path brought to Perfection, I shall annihilate all of you, using your lives as a sacrifice to my banner!!!"

 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Wrath of the Asura

    Under the restoration of the Essence of Life surging from the black Dao Lotus, within a mere moment, the injuries all over Qinchuan's body fully healed, without even a scar left behind.Moreover, the burning Asura True Blood continuously refined his physical body, making it translucent and extraordinarily beautiful.
    Additionally, his Dantian had completely healed, and powerful essences surged out from the black Dao Lotus, swiftly filling his Dantian and rapidly restoring the Cultivation Level he had lost.
    "Tempering Body Realm, First Layer..."
    "Tempering Body Realm, Second Layer..."
    "Tempering Body Realm, Third Layer..."
    Under the massive impact of the powerful essences from the black Dao Lotus, Qinchuan quickly returned to his original state at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Tempering Body Realm.
    Yet at this moment, the powerful essences from the black Dao Lotus continued unabated, pouring into Qinchuan like an anointment, ceaselessly flowing into his body.
    "Crack!"
    A crisp sound came from inside Qinchuan's body as he broke through his shackles and advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm, First Layer!
    And his Cultivation Level continued to rise, climbing until it reached the Peak of the Third Layer of Condensed Truth Realm, where it finally stopped!
    Just then.
    A figure entered from the side door of the Qin Residence, rapidly asking several Qin Family disciples for the Great Elder's location, then hurried towards the council hall!
    This person was none other than the Great Elder's confidant, Qin Guang!
    Upon seeing the Great Elder, Qin Guang promptly stooped over and whispered in a voice only the Great Elder could hear, "Great Elder, we failed to kill Qinchuan this time; he broke out of the encirclement, but we gravely injured him, and now his Dantian is shattered and his Cultivation Level completely wasted... "
    "What?!"
    At these words, a fierce light burst forth in the Great Elder's eyes!
    Qinchuan, heavily injured with a shattered Dantian and his Cultivation Level completely wasted?!
    This news struck his mind like thunder!
    So, Qinchuan's earlier assertiveness and arrogance in the hall were all a fa?ade, just a bluff?!
    "Good for you, Qinchuan, to think you were merely bluffing earlier!"
    In an instant, the killing intent that the Great Elder had been concealing erupted!
    He surveyed the Qin Family members all around and immediately raised his voice to declare, "Everyone, I have just received news that Qinchuan could not withstand the Zhao Family's oppression and sought to defect, moreover, he harmed his kin, causing countless Qin Family comrades at the West Mountain mines to lose their lives to the Netherworld!"
    "Where are the Qin Family's Armored Soldiers?! Hurry and follow me to execute this unscrupulous, disloyal, and unfilial traitor!"
    As the Great Elder's words fell, silence reigned in the hall for a moment, and everyone looked incredulous.
    Sudddenly, the hall erupted.
    "What? The Young Master wishes to defect to the Zhao Family, harming his kin and killing countless Armored Soldiers of our Qin Family at the West Mountain mines?!"
    "How is that possible?!"
    "Great Elder, could there be a mistake in this news? The Young Master has fought valiantly for our Qin Family over the years, earning the name Asura, and safeguarded our Qin Family for three years without worry. He is a pillar of our Family, how could he defect to the Zhao Family and harm his own kin?!"
    Some questioned this unbelievable matter.
    "Hmph, would this Great Elder slander and falsely accuse him for no reason?!"
    The Great Elder glanced at those speaking up for Qinchuan, his eyes narrowing slightly as a cold smile played on his lips, "Not only that, but I can also tell you this! In order to defect to the Zhao Family, Qinchuan fought against the Qin Family's Armored Soldiers stationed in West Mountain, and during the fight, he was severely injured. Now his Dantian is shattered, and his Cultivation Level utterly wasted!" S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "What?!"
    Hearing this, everyone in the great hall's complexion changed drastically.
    Those who had already sided with the Great Elder, realizing that Qinchuan was severely injured and his Cultivation Level was wasted, let go of their last scruples and, in sync with the Great Elder, sneered, "To think that Qinchuan would betray the Family, cause the deaths of thousands of Armored Soldiers and many kin at West Mountain, he's utterly heartless and unforgivable!"
    "Indeed, Qinchuan was arrogant and overbearing and has caused countless troubles for our Qin Family. He has now committed such unforgivable crimes, harming his clan, and being so cruel and treacherous, such a disloyal and unfilial person should be executed!"
    "We are willing to join the Great Elder in capturing this wrongdoer to bring peace to our fallen kin from West Mountain!"
    "His crimes deserve death! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
    "..."
    One Qin Family elder after another took a stance.
    Aside from the Great Elder himself, there were thirty-two elders in the Qin Family, and at this moment, a full twenty spoke out!
    These twenty had already been won over by the Great Elder!
    Now, knowing that Qinchuan was severely injured and his Cultivation Level was wasted, they all realized that the Great Elder was making his move and promptly came forward to support him.
    Seeing this, the remaining twelve elders also showed signs of unease.
    "Hmph, Qinchuan has become delusional; you few, are you still planning to shelter this man?!"
    The Great Elder's eyes narrow and he gave the twelve a chilling glare.
    "We are willing to follow the Great Elder's commands!"
    Feeling the Great Elder's naked threat and oppression, these twelve took a deep breath and stated their stance.
    "Since that's the case, let us all follow me to hunt down the traitor and give justice to the Armored Soldiers of the West Mountain Qin Family!"
    With a sweep of his robe, the Great Elder led the group swiftly out of the great hall, in pursuit of the Qin siblings.

 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Who Will Not Submit

    "I shall accompany you all!"Upon learning that Qinchuan had been seriously injured and his cultivation level completely wasted, Lin Que was shocked to realize that Qinchuan had just been putting on a brave front in front of him. His gaze blazed with intensity as he and the Qin Family members rushed out of the hall, pursuing the Qinchuan siblings with the intent to kill!
    ...
    "Brother¡­ Please, don't leave Xiaoyu¡­"
    "Did Xiaoyu do something wrong? Tell me, and I'll change... Please don't abandon Xiaoyu¡­"
    "You promised to watch the Yun Xia clouds with Xiaoyu every day... wuwuwu..."
    Qin Xiaoyu had not heeded Qinchuan's words to leave the Qin Residence and was instead clutching onto Qinchuan, crying helplessly.
    "There they are!"
    "Qinchuan has betrayed the clan, defected to the Zhao Family, and killed countless Qin Family brethren in the West Mountain mines. He deserves to die a thousand times over!"
    "Capture him quickly!"
    Just at that moment, a loud shout came from behind them, followed by a series of urgent and disorderly footsteps closing in rapidly.
    Hearing the loud shout from behind, Qin Xiaoyu's eyes filled with panic, and she clung to Qinchuan unconsciously, her eyes brimming with terror and unease as she watched the Qin Family members rushing out from the inner courtyard.
    However, just then, a large hand suddenly grasped Qin Xiaoyu's small hand, causing her petite body to tremble. She turned her head and saw Qinchuan slowly opening his eyes, and she burst into tears of joy, throwing herself into his arms: "Brother¡ª" The fear and unease in her eyes vanished in an instant.
    "I'm sorry, Xiaoyu. I will never leave you again."
    "Xiaoyu, close your eyes for a moment, and wait for brother."
    As the disordered footsteps approached from behind, Qinchuan glanced back, then affectionately stroked Qin Xiaoyu's head and said gently.
    "Brother¡­"
    Qin Xiaoyu, somewhat frightened, grasped Qinchuan's robe tightly, but she obediently closed her eyes at last.
    Qinchuan grabbed the Iron Blood Long Spear beside him, wasting no words. His body shot toward the group of Qin Family members who were rapidly chasing after them like an arrow!
    Since these people dared to come after them, he had nothing to hold back!
    "Clang clang clang!"
    "Thud thud..."
    "Ah¡­"
    In an instant.
    The sounds of fierce weapon clashes and agonizing screams rose almost simultaneously, a series of crimson blood spraying in the air, reflecting against the blood-like fading sun.
    When a common man is enraged, blood spills five steps;
    When an Asura is enraged, blood floats the oars!
    With Qinchuan's counterattack, the Qin Family's Armored Soldiers who had braved ahead to block the Great Elder and the others were mercilessly flung away by the Iron Blood Long Spear, turning into lifeless corpses.
    In just a moment, nearly a hundred Qin Family Armored Soldiers lay scattered on the ground!
    That rolling blood dyed the outer courtyard of the Qin Residence red. The smell of blood reached to the heaven, causing all present to tremble with fear and their spirits to shake!
    Qinchuan, carrying the Iron Blood Long Spear, stepped over the corpses, walking step by step towards the Great Elder.
    Streaks of fresh blood slid down the cold spear tip, causing the remaining Qin Residence Armored Soldiers to shiver uncontrollably¡ªnone dared to take even half a step forward.
    "You... your cultivation level isn't wasted?!"
    Seeing Qinchuan rapidly killing nearly a hundred Armored Soldiers in the blink of an eye, the Great Elder's pupils constricted, filled with horror.
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    Qinchuan did not answer; instead, he suddenly quickened his pace, the Iron Blood Long Spear dragging on the ground and igniting a tongue of fire with a clear "whoosh." His body swiftly surged forward, charging at the Great Elder.
    The Great Elder's pupils sharpened, and he quickly regained composure. With a wave of his hand, he yelled to the elders in all directions: "Qinchuan has betrayed the clan and sided with the Zhao Family. Now, he brazenly murders our Qin Family's Armored Soldiers before us. Elders, why aren't you capturing this traitor swiftly!"
    By now, it mattered not whether Qinchuan's cultivation level was wasted¡ªthere was no turning back.
    Those elders who had been bribed by the Great Elder glared fiercely.
    "Qinchuan, I didn't expect you to be so vicious and insane! You not only defected to the Zhao Family and killed countless of our clan in the West Mountain, but you now dare to show violence before us, slaughtering our Qin Family Armored Soldiers. Today, we will clean our ranks of you!"
    "Kill him!"
    Suddenly, everyone shouted violently, charging toward Qinchuan.
    However, just as they moved, a blur shot out, and in the next moment, Qinchuan appeared in front of one of the elders.
    "Thud!"
    The Iron Blood Long Spear, like a venomous snake, flashed out, instantly impaling the elder's body. The sheer force lifted the body and, with a fierce sweep, sent it crashing toward several other elders!
    The others were caught off guard, a terrible chill suddenly overtaking them.
    An intense sense of crisis loomed over them instantly.
    Before they could react, in the next instant.
    "Thud thud thud!"
    A glint of cold light burst forth¡ªand the icy spear tip swept across their necks, bringing up trails of crimson blood.
    The elders grunted, their eyes flashing with rage as they slowly fell to the ground.
    And that elder who had been swept aside was already lifeless.
    "Condensed Truth Realm Third Layer Peak?!"
    "You... you've actually reached the Condensed Truth Realm Third Layer Peak!?"
    Watching Qinchuan instantly kill several elders, the Great Elder stared at him, eyes filled with disbelief.

 Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Innate Body

    The Great Elder had initially thought that Qinchuan was seriously injured and his Cultivation Level utterly wasted. He never expected not only that Qinchuan's Cultivation Level hadn't been diminished but rather it had violently surged, advancing to the Peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!Looking at the mighty and imposing Qinchuan in front of him, the Great Elder's eyes finally betrayed a hint of panic.
    "Qin Guang, Qin Guang!"
    He suddenly thought of something, grabbed Qin Guang next to him, and said with a ferocious expression, "You dare to deceive me! I have treated you well, why would you harm me? Why would you betray me?!"
    "I... I didn't know it would turn out like this, Great Elder... I didn't betray you, I... I saw with my own eyes that his Dantian was pierced, he was clearly utterly wasted in terms of Cultivation Level, how could he..." Qin Guang was terrified.
    "You don't know?!"
    A trace of ruthlessness flashed in the Great Elder's eyes as he suddenly slapped Qin Guang on the forehead!
    Qin Guang, dead!
    Tossing his corpse to the ground furiously, the Great Elder looked at Qinchuan, took a deep breath, and with a smile said, "Young Master, I have already investigated clearly. This has all been a misunderstanding, Qin Guang falsely reported the intelligence, slandering the Young Master. Now that I have killed him, please forgive my offenses¡­"
    "Misunderstanding?"
    "Seeing that things are beyond salvage, you want to push everything onto Qin Guang. With just a light mention of a misunderstanding, you intend to gloss over it?!"
    The tone of Qinchuan was bone-chillingly cold, as if it came from the Netherworld itself, his voice icy and piercing.
    In the next instant, Qinchuan's figure suddenly vanished from its original spot, turning into a shadow and rushing towards the Great Elder.
    "You!"
    The Great Elder was immediately filled with terror, hastily retreating backward, his Cultivation Level at the Early Stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm erupted, powerful True Qi burst forth, aiming a palm strike at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan's gaze was icy, and the horrifying pressure of his killing intent erupted like a flood, surging towards the Qin Family's Great Elder with the Iron Blood Long Spear in hand, its bloodthirsty gleam aiming to spear the Great Elder. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Boom!"
    The Long Spear was dominant and imposing, like a furious dragon emerging from the abyss, instantly crushing the Palm Technique Martial Skill that the Great Elder had executed, and with undiminished force, it pierced through the Great Elder's chest with a "thud".
    "Is this the outcome you desired?"
    Qinchuan, looking down at the Great Elder, spoke the chilling words that slowly reached the Great Elder's ears.
    "You can't kill me! If you kill me, the Qin Family will lose its chance for resurgence. If you kill me, the Zhao Family will strike back and annihilate the Qin Family. You will become the eternal sinner of the Qin Family!"
    The Great Elder glared at Qinchuan with eyes wide, roaring in anger.
    "Without you, I can still lead the Qin Family to rise," Qinchuan replied, his expression impassive as he pulled out the Iron Blood Long Spear.
    "Thud!"
    The Great Elder let out a muffled grunt, stumbled a few steps, and slowly fell to the ground, a ghastly spear wound in his chest, blood gushing out inexorably.
    Qinchuan stood coldly with the spear in hand, as droplets of blood dripped down from the Iron Blood Long Spear.
    Surveying the surrounding Qin Family members with an imposing aura, he declared, "The Great Elder has plotted treason and has been slain by my hand!"
    "From now on, I am the head of the Qin Family. Who dares to challenge this?!"
    "Qinchuan, how can you, so young, be capable of leading the Qin Family!" someone supportive of the Great Elder roared out.
    As they finished, several others around them also let out sharp rebukes.
    "Qinchuan, this matter is not yet clear, you are still suspected of betraying the clan. How can you claim to be the head of the Qin Family?"
    "We do not accept this!"
    "We refuse to accept!"
    A group of the Great Elder's staunch supporters roared angrily, their eyes filled with murderous intent towards Qinchuan!
    In that moment, however, Qinchuan responded with a cold smile, his gaze sweeping over them as his aura of murderous intent burst forth!
    In a heartbeat, before several could react, the Long Spear moved like a flash of light, consecutively stabbing out!
    Several figures fell to the ground, lifeless!
    In the presence of everyone's shocked gaze, Qinchuan surveyed the crowd with an icy look, speaking once more.
    "Is there anyone else... who refuses to accept this?"
    The resounding and detached voice spread out, intimidating all around!
    At this moment, the Qin Family members from all sides, thoroughly frightened by Qinchuan's ruthless methods, began to kneel and bow: "We... we greet the Family Head!"
    As the Great Elder lay in a pool of blood at Qinchuan's feet, trembling hands reaching out towards Qinchuan, his eyes showed intense unwillingness, with his last breath he shouted, "Qinchuan, even if you kill me, even if you become the head of the Qin Family, you will not change the fate of the Qin Family's doom. You cannot stand against the Zhao Family, you will lead the Qin Family towards destruction, you will be the eternal sinner of the Qin Family..."
    As soon as his words fell, a gush of blood suddenly sprayed from his mouth, the hand reaching for Qinchuan fell to the ground with a "clatter", his eyes wide open with resentment, frozen in death, his life completely extinguished.
    The Great Elder...
    Dead!
    Qinchuan kicked aside the corpse of the Great Elder, then turned to the Qin Family members all kneeling on the ground. He looked towards Lin Que, who stood dumbfounded, and spoke indifferently, "What are you still doing here?"
    Lin Que's heart shuddered.
    In just a moment, Qinchuan had killed nearly a hundred Armored Soldiers of the Qin Family, including several elders along with the Great Elder, their blood splattered on the spot, making Qinchuan a figure to be feared!
    Yet as the eldest son of the Lin Family, he had his backing. Pressing down his apprehension, Lin Que squeezed out a smile and congratulated Qinchuan, "Congratulations to Brother Qin for ascending to the throne of the Qin Family head. May I ask about the marital alliance our families discussed earlier..."
    "Marital alliance?"
    Qinchuan let out a cold laugh, "Go back. The Qin Family will not enter into a marital alliance with your Lin Family."
    Lin Que's smile froze, "Brother Qin, given the current suppression and targeting of the Qin Family by the Zhao Family, other than an alliance with my Lin Family, how else can you resolve the current predicament?"
    "The Zhao Family's targeting and suppression?"
    Qinchuan sneered with contempt, "What counts Zhao Family for?"
    Now that he had awakened his past life's memory, how could he place the mere Zhao Family in his eyes?
    Lin Que's expression became stiff, doubting whether he had heard wrong.
    In Great Wilderness City, the Zhao Family was one of the top elite families, whereas the Qin Family was merely a declining second-rate family.
    How could Qinchuan speak with such confidence, daring not to take the Zhao Family seriously?
    However, Qinchuan did not bother with further conversation, turning to take Qin Xiaoyu's small hand as they walked towards his residence. He added, "Moreover, let me give you one more piece of advice."
    "Do not delude yourselves, Lin Family."
    Lin Que's expression changed as he glanced towards the direction where Qinchuan disappeared.
    "Qinchuan, Qin Asura... truly lives up to his reputation!"

 Chapter 7: Chapter 7: The Zhao Family Bearing Down

    Lin Family.Having learned of the series of events that had occurred with the Qin Family, the upper echelons of the Lin Family couldn't help but be taken aback.
    "What a Qinchuan, what a Qin Asura!"
    "To think that the Great Elder of the Qin Family, boasting an initial-stage Cultivation Level of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm and having rallied a group of elders, aimed to usurp the position of the family head. Yet, he was ultimately suppressed single-handedly by Qinchuan, who thus took complete control of the entire Qin Family."
    "This young man has some impressive tactics."
    The Lin Family head, Lin Buyu, also showed an inscrutable smile at this moment.
    "He refused the marriage alliance with our Lin Family, which suggests he has seen through our intentions. Despite his youth, he is far more troublesome than that Great Elder of the Qin Family."
    "Did you just say that Qinchuan's Cultivation Level has already broken through to the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?"
    Lin Buyu looked at Lin Que and asked.
    "Yes!" Lin Que replied affirmatively.
    Lin Buyu exclaimed in admiration, "As far as I know, isn't Qinchuan only sixteen years old?"
    "Sixteen years old, at the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, and capable of defeating the initial-stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm ¡ª the Great Elder of the Qin Family. With such talent and skill, if the disciples of our Lin Family were like this, would we be so thoroughly suppressed by the other major branches at the annual clan meeting in Mountain River City every year?"
    Hearing this, Lin Que and the other Lin Family elders fell silent.
    This matter was a disgrace to the Lin Family!
    Lin Buyu's gaze flickered slightly as he looked around at the elders and said, "What if this Qinchuan were one of our Lin Family, representing our clan's prodigy at this year's main family meeting... what would it be like?"
    The members of the Lin Family present concentrated their attention.
    Without concern for others, Lin Buyu made a shocking statement, "I plan to betroth Xi'er to this young man!"
    "What?"
    "To betroth the Second Miss to that Qinchuan?!"
    Everyone was startled at this revelation.
    "Father, although Qinchuan has some ability, his family is merely a second-rate noble family. How could he be worthy of our little sister?"
    "Please reconsider, Father!"
    Lin Que was also taken aback and quickly spoke up.
    Meanwhile, the Second Miss of the Lin Family, who had joyfully rushed over upon hearing of her elder brother's return, couldn't help speaking out when she heard her father intended to marry her to a son of a second-rate noble family whom she had never met, "I don't want to marry that Qinchuan!"
    Lin Xi approached, hugging Lin Buyu's arm and cooed, "Dad, I don't want to marry him. Xi'er wants to decide her own marriage. You love Xi'er the most, don't you? You wouldn't force Xi'er, right?"
    Lin Buyu sighed softly, his eyes showing a trace of regret and helplessness.
    ...
    The next morning.
    "Family head, the Zhao Family has arrived, and the elders ask you to go to the council hall to preside over the matter," reported the messenger with a slightly troubled expression.
    His name was Qin Shan, formerly renowned as second only to Qinchuan among the Qin Residence's chosen youths, but two years ago, he had a conflict with a member of the Zhao Family and his Dantian was shattered, his Cultivation Level completely destroyed.
    At that time, the presiding Great Elder not only failed to bring justice for him but instead reprimanded him for the conflict with the Zhao family member. He was treated with disdain and demoted to being a runner for the Qin Family, a status barely higher than that of a servant.
    "So, they have arrived. Why the rush?" Qinchuan said with a light smile, slowly standing up with a calm demeanor, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation.
    Qinchuan glanced at Qin Shan and lightly patted his shoulder before heading towards the family council hall.
    And his voice followed into Qin Shan's ears.
    "One's Cultivation Level and foundation can be disrupted, but their spirit should not be broken."
    "Don't let some trash break your backbone!"
    At the same time.
    Qin Family council hall.
    A group of Qin Family elders sitting opposite several Zhao Family elders were visibly uneasy.
    The Zhao Family, a first-rate noble family of Great Wilderness City, far surpassed the Qin Family in strength!
    If the Zhao Family were determined to annihilate the Qin Family, there would be no chance of resistance.
    "I heard your Qin Family has had a change of leadership, with Qinchuan taking on the role of family head?"
    At that moment, a young Zhao Family scion lounged comfortably in a guest chair, holding a folding fan and sipping tea leisurely. He spoke faintly.
    This person was the eldest son of the Zhao Family, Zhao Wujie!
    "Zhao Young Master, it's true that Qinchuan is now in charge of the Qin Family," replied a Qin Family elder cautiously.
    "Smack!"
    Zhao Wujie suddenly slammed his teacup down on the nearby table and barked, "What an arrogance from Qinchuan!"
    "As a representative of the Zhao Family, I, along with these elders, have arrived, and if Qinchuan, as the Qin Family head, is not here at the door to welcome us personally, making us wait here, isn't that disrespectful to the Zhao Family?!" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    His sudden outburst carried a commanding tone, causing the Qin Family elders to change in expression, yet none dared to utter a word in rebuttal!
    But just at that moment...
    "Who let these cats and dogs in, making noise in my Qin Family hall?"

 Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Zhang Guangs Dominance

    A calm voice suddenly came from outside.Qinchuan entered the hall with Qin Shan slowly following him.
    "Family Head!"
    The Qin Family elders in the hall turned pale upon hearing this.
    Zhao Wujie was immediately enraged.
    "Qinchuan, you dare to show such disrespect to my Zhao Family, to insult us so, isn't that too audacious!"
    "Regard the Zhao Family?"
    Qinchuan sneered coldly, "What is your Zhao Family to me? Are you even worthy of my attention?!"
    As the words fell,
    the hall went deathly silent!
    It wasn't just Zhao Wujie, all the elders that Zhao Wujie had brought were seething with anger, their gazes towards Qinchuan unfriendly.
    The Qin Family members were even scared pale by Qinchuan's outrageous remark, almost fainting on the spot.
    The feud between the Qin Family and Zhao Family was already deep, and now Qinchuan was provoking the Zhao Family like this, bringing disaster upon the Qin Family!
    "Qinchuan, you're seeking death!"
    Zhao Wujie's face turned livid with rage, his killing intent exploding forth.
    "Kneel! Prostrate yourself a hundred times before me in apology, and I might just barely give you and the Qin Family a chance, otherwise..."
    "I will annihilate your entire Qin Family!"
    "Is that so?" Qinchuan narrowed his eyes.
    The next moment, his figure suddenly vanished from its place.
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    Slap!
    A crisp slap echoed through the deliberation hall!
    Zhao Wujie was sent flying, landing on the ground with his mouth full of blood foam!
    The crowd had no time to react!
    Qinchuan looked down from above, his eyes cold as he regarded Zhao Wujie, "Annihilate my entire Qin Family?"
    "You whelp, are you even worthy?"
    A terrifying aura of slaughter burst forth from Qinchuan, the almost tangible oppressive killer intent causing everyone in the hall to flinch involuntarily.
    "You... you dare to strike me!?"
    Zhao Wujie exclaimed in shock and anger.
    "The likes of an insect daring to shout and wield murderous intent before me?!"
    Qinchuan snorted coldly, flicking his robe, and turned to ascend to the Patriarch's throne of the Qin Family.
    "Now speak, what exactly is your business with my Qin Family this time."
    Qinchuan took his seat on the throne, looking down at the people of the Zhao Family below, his demeanor calm and his words steady, yet exuding an intangible authority.
    After receiving a slap from Qinchuan, Zhao Wujie, although full of rage, had become much more subdued.
    Qinchuan was still the same Qinchuan.
    Asura was still the same Asura.
    Zhao Wujie wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, buried the resentment in his heart deep, took a deep breath, and pulled out a betting duel contract from his bosom.
    "Qinchuan, the feud between our families has been long-standing."
    "If the Zhao Family were to pay the price, we could indeed completely obliterate your Qin Family, but doing so would result in heavy casualties for us as well."
    "In order to avoid a large-scale bloodbath between our sides, my Zhao Family has drawn up a betting duel contract, have a look."
    "Betting duel?" Qinchuan took the betting duel contract, glanced at it, and scoffed.
    "In two months, at the City Lord's Mansion's year-end celebration, the winning side will take over all the assets of the losing side?"
    "Exactly!"
    "This betting duel is divided into three parts, the competition among the young disciples, the elders of both families, and the heads of both families!"
    "At that time, during the year-end celebration at the City Lord's Mansion, all present noble families will bear witness, and whichever side wins two of the parts first, will be the ultimate victor."
    "So, what do you say, Qinchuan, do you have the courage to accept this betting duel?!" Zhao Wujie asked, looking at Qinchuan.
    As Zhao Wujie finished speaking, the Qin Family members in the hall, upon hearing this, immediately changed expression and began to speak anxiously, "Family Head, you must not agree..."
    But before they could finish, Qinchuan waved his hand, then turned to Zhao Wujie and laughed heartily, "Zhao Wujie, there's no need to provoke me. Since your Zhao Family wishes to gift assets to my Qin Family, how could my Qin Family refuse such generosity?"
    "I accept this betting duel contract!"
    What was the Zhao Family plotting, how could Qinchuan not know?
    But the other side's plan to take over the Qin Family's assets without firing a single soldier was doomed to fail!
    "What?"
    "You actually agreed?"
    Zhao Wujie and the Zhao Family elders were shocked. They hadn't expected Qinchuan to so readily accept this grossly unequal betting duel contract!

 Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Gambling Duel Agreement

    Compared to the Zhao Family, the Qin Family's heritage showed a clear gap.In the younger generation, the Qin Family was lacking in talents; the only one who could be considered a standout was Qinchuan.
    However, now that Qinchuan had become the head of the Qin Family, he could only participate in the competition among family heads and was ineligible to join in the contention between the younger members.
    The current generation of the Zhao Family, on the other hand, was brimming with talents. Not to mention others, the Zhao Family's eldest son, Zhao Wujie, might not be certain against Qinchuan, but he was more than capable of overwhelming other Qin Family descendants with ease!
    Let's speak about the elder generation.
    The strongest elder of the Qin Family was undoubtedly the Great Elder.
    However, the Great Elder had died at the hands of Qinchuan just yesterday, personally slain by him.
    The elder generation of the Zhao Family still boasted several powerhouses who may not even have been matched by the Qin Family's former Great Elder¡ªmuch less so by the remaining Qin Family elders.
    As for the upcoming battle between the family heads.
    Although Qinchuan was indeed powerful, he was still young after all, and in terms of cultivation level, he was greatly inferior to the current head of the Zhao Family, which likewise didn't bode well for his chances of victory.
    Therefore, from every perspective, this wagering battle was nothing but detrimental to the Qin Family, without a single benefit.
    Even though the wagering battle had not yet begun, the scales of victory had almost completely tipped in favor of the Zhao Family.
    Zhao Wujie and the Zhao Family elders had thought they would need to expend a lot of effort¡ªand had even considered threatening the Qin Family with total warfare, wiping them out completely as a means of coercion¡ªto force the Qin Family to agree to the unfavorable terms of this wagering battle.
    Little did they expect that Qinchuan would accept the terms so readily without them having to waste many words.
    Zhao Wujie and the elders quickly recovered from their surprise, their eyes brimming with excitement, and they said with fervent looks, "Good!"
    "The head of the Qin Family is truly worthy of the name Asura; you indeed have the courage!"
    "Since the head of the Qin Family has agreed, then please accompany us to the City Lord's Mansion and invite the City Lord to serve as a witness. Let us sign and seal the agreement there!"
    Zhao Wujie hastily spoke up.
    This was because he feared that Qinchuan might renege on his commitment later on, so he wanted to get the certification from the City Lord's Mansion ahead of time. That way, if either side attempted to go back on their word, it would be treated as a forfeit of rights and a concession of defeat.
    "Family head, you must not agree..."
    The Qin Family elders were all frantic with worry, as the terms of this wagering battle were exceedingly unfavorable to their Qin Family, with nearly no hope of victory. If they really agreed to this wagering battle, wouldn't that be handing over the vast Qin Family properties on a silver platter?!
    "The Zhao Family's assets are abundant; they are especially being offered up. If our Qin Family refuses, wouldn't that be looking down on the Zhao Family?"
    Qinchuan glanced at the elders with a detached air. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Seeing Qinchuan's unwavering stance, all the people of the Qin Family wore ashen expressions, and some of the elders even wept with grief, crying out, "The Qin Family is doomed!"
    "Presumptuous!"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan let out a thunderous rebuke, commanding with ultimate authority.
    "Our Qin Family's destiny is flourishing; how can you speak of doom? Speak nonsense once more, and you'll not be spared by our strict family laws!"
    The elder was so intimidated by Qinchuan's imposing manner that he held back his tears and dared not speak further.
    Zhao Wujie and the few Zhao Family elders looked at each other with sneers in their eyes.
    They scoffed at Qinchuan's suggestion that the Zhao Family was gifting properties, considering it utterly nonsensical.
    It's not just that the Qin Family is in decline; even at their peak, they were no match for the Zhao Family. The outcome of this wagering battle would surely be in favor of the Zhao Family, with the Qin Family standing no chance at all!
    "Gentlemen, let's go."
    Qinchuan turned to address the Zhao Family members.
    "Please lead the way, head of the Qin Family."
    With Zhao Wujie and the Zhao Family elders in high spirits after Qinchuan's agreement to sign the wagering battle contract, they set out together.
    As he left the Qin Residence, Qinchuan discreetly set up some measures in secret to prevent the others from taking advantage while he was absent and/or intruding into the Qin Residence.
    Although he felt that since the Zhao Family had agreed to this wagering battle with him, they were unlikely to employ such deceitful tactics, as taking over the Qin Family's properties through the wagering battle was both the most secure and the least costly method.
    Yet, for the sake of caution, Qinchuan still left some countermeasures behind.
    Being once an Asura Emperor who stood at the pinnacle of the Divine Path and having lived nearly a million years, with each reincarnation reaching the peak of the Divine Path,
    his insights and methods were far beyond any ordinary person's imagination.
    Even as Zhao Wujie and his followers accompanied him out of the Qin Residence, they were completely oblivious to the subtle methods Qinchuan had deployed along the way.
    If the Zhao Family intended any harm to the Qin Residence during his absence, they would surely pay a steep price.
    Upon leaving the Qin Residence, Qinchuan proceeded without a single soldier or guard, unworried about any harm the Zhao Family might intend against him.
    Inside his sea of consciousness, a black Dao Lotus floated quietly.
    This black Dao Lotus was obtained when he first entered the mysterious and ancient Immortal Burial Site. He later refined it into his life-bound magic weapon, imbued with endless mystique.
    Currently, though, its artifact spirit was asleep, and the lotus itself had been sealed with many prohibitions before his reincarnation, to prevent its overpowering strength from overwhelming his reincarnated body.
    But now, having awakened his Emperor Soul, he still managed to mobilize some of its power to a certain extent.
    However, with his current cultivation level, recklessly using such a high-level power could heavily strain his body, so unless necessary, he was reluctant to utilize it.
    Even without resorting to the black Dao Lotus, if the Zhao Family really wished to harm him, he was fully capable of taking control of Zhao Wujie¡ªthe son of the Zhao Family¡ªbefore any threat to him could materialize.

 Chapter 10: Chapter 10: The Thing in the Bag

    "Greetings, City Lord."After Zhao Wujie and others entered the City Lord's Mansion, they were led by the mansion's guards to the reception hall. Upon seeing the Lord of Great Wilderness City, they bowed in respect.
    Standing next to the City Lord was the head of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianheng, who had arrived earlier and had been waiting in the mansion for some time.
    Zhao Tianheng wasn't the least bit surprised that Qinchuan would come.
    Even if the Qin Residence was unwilling to sign the bet contract, his Zhao Family would force them into compliance.
    So in his view, the Qin Family had no room to refuse.
    He wore a smile on his face, casting a casual glance at Qinchuan, thinking, so what if you, Qinchuan, are impressive in your own right?
    Under the authority of my Zhao Family, don't you still have to submit obediently and act according to the rules set by my Zhao Family?
    However, when Zhao Tianheng's gaze fell upon the clear palm imprint on Zhao Wujie's swollen cheek, his expression involuntarily stiffened. Immediately his eyes narrowed, and he asked in a deep voice, "Wu Ji, what happened to your face?"
    "Who did this? Who dares to lay a hand on the Young Family Master of my Zhao Family?!"
    Zhao Tianheng commanded with authority.
    Although Zhao Wujie harbored deep resentment towards Qinchuan for slapping him, he knew that the urgent matter at hand was to have the heads of both the Zhao and Qin families sign the bet contract.
    To finalize this matter thoroughly, lest Qinchuan suddenly came to his senses and regretted, which would only cause more trouble.
    So for the time being, Zhao Wujie suppressed the incident of being slapped by Qinchuan, and said, "Father, let's set aside this matter for now. We should first bring out the bet contract and ask the City Lord to publicly certify it. It is of utmost importance to sign this contract in the presence of the City Lord."
    Hearing this, Zhao Tianheng frowned, knowing that Zhao Wujie wanted to settle the matter as soon as possible.
    However, looking at Qinchuan, he sneered inwardly.
    Did Qinchuan really think he had room to back out?
    But since his son had spoken, Zhao Tianheng didn't insist on pursuing the matter at this time, "Very well, since that is the case, then let's bring out the contract and sign it in front of the City Lord."
    With that, Zhao Tianheng was the first to take out a contract identical to the one that Qinchuan was holding and handed it to the Lord of Great Wilderness City, "I ask the City Lord to make the public certification."
    The Lord of Great Wilderness City was already well-informed about the feud between the Qin and Zhao families.
    He didn't wish for the two families to engage in a large-scale bloody conflict, which would inevitably affect the order in Great Wilderness City.
    Resolving their grudge through a relatively more peaceful bet seemed not too bad.
    However, after glancing over the information on the bet contract, the Lord of Great Wilderness City couldn't help but frown.
    This contract was extremely unfriendly towards the Qin Family, essentially an utterly predictable contest!
    He frowned and looked at Qinchuan, saying in a serious tone, "Qinchuan, do you really intend to represent the Qin Residence and sign this contract with the Zhao Family?"
    "Do you realize that once this contract is signed, it cannot be changed, and if your Qin Family loses to the Zhao Family, it will be too late to regret it then."
    "Moreover, as the certifier of this bet, should the Qin Family lose and refuse to comply with the terms of the contract, the City Lord's Mansion will personally intervene and take coercive measures. You should consider this carefully." Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Lord of Great Wilderness City seemed to have some admiration for Qinchuan, but at this moment, he did not immediately stamp the official Great Seal, instead seriously advising Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan was slightly surprised that the Lord of Great Wilderness City would consider the Qin Family's interests and take the time to warn him. He smiled and nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, City Lord. I am aware of the stakes involved. Please proceed with the public certification."
    The Lord of Great Wilderness City fixed his gaze on Qinchuan, again advising solemnly, "Qinchuan, this is no trivial matter. You are staking the entire Qin Family on this bet, and it's not a time for rashness driven by pride."
    He truly admired Qinchuan, and did not want him to personally bury the Qin Family, leading them into an abyss from which they would never recover¡ªa generation's prodigy thus falling into decline.
    "My mind is made up, please bear witness, City Lord."
    Qinchuan said as he bowed with his hands clasped together.
    "You..."
    "Alas! Enough, since you will not heed advice and are determined to do this, then I, as the City Lord, will say no more. Just hope that you won't regret this when the time comes!"
    The City Lord of Great Wilderness City shook his head upon seeing Qinchuan's refusal to listen to advice, sticking to his own stubborn views, and the admiration he had for Qinchuan turned into disappointment.
    He had thought Qinchuan was a talent, but now it seemed that he ultimately submitted to the Zhao Family's overwhelming authority and had become a betrayer to his own family!
    In his view, Qinchuan agreeing to sign such an unequal bet agreement with the Zhao Family was clearly submitting to their authority, handing over the Qin Family's assets on a silver platter!
    This made him very disappointed in the young generation's number one prodigy of Great Wilderness City.
    "If that is so, both of you sign and leave your marks."
    The City Lord of Great Wilderness City was dispirited.
    A junior he had once greatly admired turned out to be such a person, making him feel as if he had misjudged someone.
    Did everyone think he submitted to the Zhao Family's authority, agreeing to sign such an unequal gambling agreement and willingly handing over the Qin Family's assets to the Zhao Family just to save his own skin?
    Qinchuan simply smiled lightly at this.
    Had he not stood at the peak of the Divine Path for nine lifetimes, witnessed countless events, seen the rise of many legends, and personally cultivated numerous epoch-shattering powerhouses and supreme forces?
    Immortal Diviner Dynasty.
    Ancient Immortal Dynasty.
    Asura Hall, Netherworld Sect, Heavenly Demon Palace...
    Enumerating the terrifying forces that once shone brightly over epochs within the nearly one million years of history.
    Who knew that behind these peak forces that suppressed the ages, it was actually he who was pulling the strings?
    In his last life, the super forces he had secretly established were like vast networks, spreading across thirty thousand minor worlds, three thousand major worlds!
    Even half of the Divine Realm was nearly in his grasp!
    Thus, was it difficult with his methods to cultivate a Qin Family that could, within three months, rival or even overwhelm a mere Zhao Family of this mundane world?
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan signed his name on both gambling agreements, one held by Zhao Tianheng and the other in his own hand.
    The people of the Zhao Family all watched Qinchuan, seeing him sign his name on both gambling agreements, their faces blossoming with smiles.
    After Qinchuan signed his name, Zhao Family's head, Zhao Tianheng also swiftly signed both gambling agreements, then requested the City Lord of Great Wilderness City to also place the Great Seal on both agreements.
    Thus,
    This gambling agreement that was extremely unfavorable to the Qin Family was thoroughly finalized.
    "Hahaha, excellent, excellent! With this agreement signed, the assets of the Qin Family are now within the grasp of our Zhao Family!"
    "Thank you, City Lord, for witnessing this for us."
    Seeing the City Lord place his seal, Zhao Tianheng couldn't help but burst into laughter, then carefully stored away his copy of the agreement as if it were a precious treasure.
    In his eyes, this agreement was equivalent to all the assets of the Qin Family!

 Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Name Only, No Reality

    "Thank you, Lord of the City, for notarizing this."Qinchuan had also secured his copy of the bet agreement and thanked the Lord of Great Wilderness City.
    The Lord of Great Wilderness City appeared somewhat disinterested and waved his hand dismissively at Qinchuan and the members of the Zhao Family, signaling for them to leave.
    Seeing this, neither Qinchuan nor the Zhao Family lingered and took their leave one after another.
    After stepping out of the City Lord's Mansion, the members of the Zhao Family were visibly elated.
    "Hahahaha, now that we have this bet agreement, and with the personal notarization from the city lord, we just have to wait until after the New Year's celebration ceremony. Then, the vast property of the Qin Family will be ours," one of them said with jubilation.
    "Qinchuan, no matter how talented you are, how does it feel to be ultimately forced to sign such a humiliating contract? To act according to the rules set by the Zhao Family?" mocked the head of the Zhao Family, laughing heartily.
    Initially, if it hadn't been for this twist, his Zhao Family would have had to pay a hefty price to swallow up all of the Qin Family's properties.
    But now, with the bet agreement in hand, everything was different.
    In two months' time, at the Great Wilderness City New Year's celebration ceremony, his Zhao Family could easily, through a few contests, swallow up all of the Qin Family's properties without paying any price!
    "Hehe, act according to the rules set by the Zhao Family?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan sneered mockingly, "Zhao Tianheng, do you really think that if I didn't want to sign this bet agreement, your Zhao Family alone could make me change my mind?"
    "What a joke!"
    "Didn't you previously ask about the mark on Zhao Wujie's face? Why don't you ask him again now and see what really happened?"
    Having said that, Qinchuan smiled contemptuously and left with his head held high.
    "Hm?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhao Tianheng's expression darkened, and he turned his gaze to Zhao Wujie, asking sternly, "Wu Ji, what's with the palm imprint on your face? Who did it?!"
    Zhao Wujie then explained in detail what had transpired.
    As Zhao Tianheng learned that the palm imprint on Zhao Wujie's face was indeed made by Qinchuan, and after hearing the series of remarks Qinchuan had made that showed no regard for the Zhao Family, he was taken aback.
    "What did you say?! The slap on your face was from Qinchuan?"
    "And this bet agreement wasn't signed due to threats or coercion from you, but rather he requested to sign it willingly?!"
    Zhao Tianheng was in disbelief.
    He couldn't believe that even though the Qin Family had almost been driven to a desperate situation by his Zhao Family, Qinchuan still dared to be so audacious and rampant as to strike the eldest son of the Zhao Family!
    Not only that but he had also spoken boldly, showing no regard for the Zhao Family?
    And even took the initiative to sign an extremely unfavorable and unequal bet agreement for the Qin Family?
    Where on earth did he get such confidence?
    Had he gone mad?
    With an indecisive expression, Zhao Tianheng glanced at the departing figure of Qinchuan, no longer harboring thoughts of catching up and defending his son's honor. He merely snorted coldly and narrowed his eyes, "Hmph! To think that this child dares to be so audacious even now!"
    "However, I want to see if, in two months, at the City Lord's Mansion's New Year's celebration ceremony, this child can continue to be so unbridled. At that time, I'll settle this account with him properly!"
    "Then, I will ensure his utter defeat and disgrace, and condemn the Qin Family to a position from which they will never rise again!"
    ...
    Qinchuan quickly returned to the Qin Residence.
    However, at this moment, inside the Qin Residence, there was nothing but gloom and despair.
    Many martial artists and armored soldiers who had been previously recruited by the Qin Family, as well as some other retainers, were entertaining thoughts of leaving the Qin Family to seek their fortunes elsewhere.
    "Originally thought that after Qinchuan took charge of the Qin Family, with Qinchuan's methods, there might genuinely be a slim chance of bringing the Qin Family back from the brink, but now it seems, I was mistaken..."
    "I didn't expect Qinchuan to be such a coward! He actually submitted to the Zhao Family's intimidation, and personally handed over the business that the Qin ancestors built, to the Zhao Family."
    "..."
    As Qinchuan walked into the Qin Residence, he heard some of the martial artists and armored soldiers that the Qin Family had originally recruited leaving the Qin Residence in groups, talking amongst themselves.
    When their gaze fell upon Qinchuan, who was entering the residence, these Qin Family armored soldiers immediately became tense and silenced their discussions.
    Out of respect for Qinchuan's reputation, although they had already decided to leave the Qin Residence, they still respectfully saluted and greeted him: "Family Head."
    "Are you leaving?" S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan glanced at these martial artists and armored soldiers who planned to leave the Qin Family and said, "The salary that my Qin Family offers to our guards is, I believe, the most generous of all the great families in Great Wilderness City. Once you leave the Qin Residence, I think you will be hard-pressed to find another family as generous as mine."
    "Family Head, I think you are more aware of the current situation of the Qin Family than we are. There's no longer any point in us staying."
    One of the martial artists and armored soldiers said upon hearing this.
    "Oh? And what is the situation with the Qin Family now?"
    Qinchuan looked at the martial artist and armored soldier curiously and asked.
    The other martial artists and armored soldiers were somewhat intimidated by Qinchuan's authority, especially since the scene where Qinchuan had slain over a hundred Qin Family armored soldiers in mere moments the day before had been shocking and profoundly memorable.
    Thinking that Qinchuan was going to reprimand them for leaving, they couldn't help feeling uneasy.
    The martial artist and armored soldier being stared at by Qinchuan took a deep breath and said, "Family Head, who doesn't know that you've signed an unequal wager treaty with the Zhao Family, essentially selling the entire Qin Family to the Zhao Family?"
    "After the annual celebration conference held by the City Lord's Mansion ends in two months, all of the Qin Family's industries will become the properties of the Zhao Family."
    "Now, the Qin Family exists in name only."
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan immediately laughed: "Exists in name only?"
    At this time, some more martial artists and armored soldiers who had been recruited by the Qin Family were walking out of the residence, carrying their packs, apparently also planning to leave the Qin Residence.
    "Hehe, since you all believe that the Qin Family is now only a shell of its former self and have decided to leave, I will say no more."
    "I only wish you all bright futures after leaving the Qin Residence."
    Having said that, Qinchuan didn't bother to say any more and let those martial artists and armored soldiers leave.
    The group of martial artists and armored soldiers had thought that Qinchuan might try to retain them, but to their surprise, Qinchuan didn't try to persuade or detain them at all.
    Even if Qinchuan had tried to retain them, they would not have changed their minds about staying in the Qin Residence.
    Because in the current state of the Qin Residence, they saw no hope at all. As they said, the Qin Residence now existed in name only.
    Groups of martial artists and armored soldiers left the Qin Residence one after another, without much attachment.
    Qinchuan didn't try to keep them either; their departure did not stir any emotion in his heart.
    Those who were willing to stay didn't require him to say much.
    Those unwilling to stay wouldn't benefit from more words.
    He only hoped that in two months, they wouldn't regret their decision to leave the Qin Residence today.

 Chapter 12: Chapter 12: The Qin Family Guard Faces Doom

    "Guard Wang, you've been with the Qin Residence for nearly ten years now, are you really willing to leave?"Qinchuan entered the inner courtyard to see an elder from the Qin Family holding onto a middle-aged guard as if trying to make him stay.
    "Third Elder, the Qin Family is already finished. Even if I stay now, two months from now, after the New Year's celebration ends, the Zhao Family will take over the Qin Family completely, and I'll have to leave regardless..."
    "Third Elder, please stop urging me to stay, let me go."
    Guard Wang spoke with determination in his voice.
    In his view, the Qin Family was finished. Whether he left now or in two months' time, the entire Qin Family would be taken over by the Zhao Family, and he had to plan ahead for his own future.
    "But you¡­"
    The Third Elder still wanted to persuade him, but Qinchuan came forward: "Enough, let him go."
    "Family Head."
    Upon hearing this, the Third Elder and Guard Wang turned to look and called out 'Family Head' to Qinchuan with a clasped hands gesture of respect.
    Qinchuan noticed the Third Elder's eyes were filled with sorrow, yet he said nothing more and turned his attention to Guard Wang: "Guard Wang, during these ten years at the Qin Family, you have devotedly fulfilled your duties."
    Guard Wang clasped his hands towards Qinchuan as a gesture of farewell, then left the Qin Residence without looking back.
    The Third Elder looked ashen, seemingly aged in an instant, with even tears shimmering in his eyes at one point.
    "Family Head, the foundation that our ancestors of the Qin Family worked so hard to establish, is it truly going to be destroyed just like this?"
    The Third Elder said despondently.
    Qinchuan glanced at the Third Elder, his tone calm: "Who said that the foundation of our Qin Family would be destroyed?"
    Although his voice was mild, there was an indescribable authority and confidence in his words that when they reached the Third Elder's ears, they carried an inexplicable persuasive power, making the Third Elder involuntarily look up in astonishment.
    "The foundation of the Qin Family will not only survive, but will grow even more prosperous!"
    After that, he sized up the Third Elder with his eyes and suddenly asked, "Third Elder, I remember that you had reached the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm three years ago, right?"
    The Third Elder was startled, and the sudden change in topic from Qinchuan caught him off guard.
    Then, with a somber expression and a wry smile, he said: "Yes, three years ago my cultivation level had already reached the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. However, three years have passed, and I'm still at the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, without any progress..."
    "Two months from now is the New Year's celebration in Great Wilderness City. With your level of cultivation, Third Elder, you won't be able to suppress the elders of the Zhao Family."
    Qinchuan said.
    Upon hearing this, the Third Elder was stunned, then his face showed a complex expression. Suppress the elders of the Zhao Family?
    He shook his head, sighing deeply. The Great Elder of the Zhao Family was highly skilled, at the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, and the cultivation techniques and martial skills he cultivated were exceedingly dominant. The Third Elder couldn't possibly be his match.
    "If I'm not mistaken, you sustained a severe injury years ago, and ever since, whenever you cultivate, you feel unbearable pain in your lung vein."
    "Moreover, three years ago, when you advanced to the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, this symptom suddenly worsened, and now it has become even more severe. Indeed, it is for this reason that your cultivation level has remained stagnant. Third Elder, am I not right?"
    Qinchuan continued.
    The Third Elder's entire body trembled at his words, looking at Qinchuan with disbelief: "How would the Family Head know about this?!"
    He was indeed surprised, as he had never spoken of this matter to anyone.
    Yet, Qinchuan had completely exposed his condition with his words.
    Qinchuan shook his head: "Third Elder, when you were injured in the lung vein back then, and you didn't receive timely medical treatment, the delay was too long, leaving a hidden problem."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Third Elder was taken aback, his mouth agape, staring fixedly at Qinchuan, his eyes filled with shock: "Family¡­ Family Head, I have never mentioned this to anyone, how could you possibly know with such clarity?"
    With a faint smile, Qinchuan said: "What does it matter if I can see these things? Third Elder, go prepare these medicinal ingredients and also ready an alchemy furnace, send them to the East Courtyard."
    Without further explanation, he quickly wrote down a list of medicinal ingredients, handed it to the Third Elder, and then turned toward the East Courtyard, leaving the Third Elder standing there in a daze, holding the list.
    At this moment.
    The Third Elder's mind was abuzz.
    Qinchuan's words echoed on and on.
    Countless questions filled his heart.
    How on earth did Qinchuan know so clearly that he had suffered a serious injury to his lung vein and, because he had not been treated in time, had been left with a hidden ailment?
    And then there was the list of medicinal ingredients and Qinchuan's instruction for him to prepare a Pill Furnace.
    What did Qinchuan want with these ingredients and the Pill Furnace?
    Watching Qinchuan's retreating figure, recalling the words he had just said, the Third Elder couldn't help but take a deep breath, his heart pounding furiously, feeling that the family head seemed somewhat extraordinary!
    His gaze flickering, he hurriedly rushed to the family's storage building.
    "Steward Fu, prepare for me immediately one... no, ten sets of the medicinal ingredients on this list, and another Pill Furnace!"
    The Third Elder hastily said.
    Steward Fu took the list of medicinal ingredients from the Third Elder with great surprise, "What does the Third Elder need these ingredients and elixirs for? Could it be that the Third Elder wishes to learn Alchemy?"
    "These are for the family head; less talk, more action, prepare these items quickly. I need to deliver them to the east courtyard immediately!"
    The Third Elder said.
    "What? The family head wants to learn Alchemy?"
    Upon hearing this, Steward Fu's eyes widened.
    The Qin Family was currently in grave danger, and instead of seeking ways to weather the crisis, the family head is actually learning Alchemy at such a critical moment?
    Is Alchemy so easy to learn?
    It not only requires an extremely high talent for alchemy but also years of accumulated experience.
    Now, with the great calamity facing the Qin Family, the family head actually set out to learn Alchemy?
    At this moment, Steward Fu also felt that the Qin Family truly might be doomed.
    He sighed deeply, hunched over, passed the list to a clerk, and ordered him to prepare the medicinal ingredients.
    Then, he personally fetched an Alchemy Furnace.
    The value of a Pill Furnace was immeasurable, and a high-quality one was a priceless treasure.
    The Qin Family had never thought to cultivate an Alchemist, but they had not been successful. The Alchemy Furnace was a leftover from that time.
    Before long, the medicinal ingredients listed were ready, and the Alchemy Furnace was delivered into the hands of the Third Elder.
    The Third Elder, carrying these items, hurriedly left the storage building and rushed toward the east courtyard.
    ...
    In a dense forest behind the Qin Residence.
    A slender figure was practicing horse stance under a large tree, continuously throwing punches and striking the tree before him.
    Wood chips fluttered down; on the trunk were numerous old marks, shallow Fist Seals stained with blood, some of which had already dried up.
    On the surrounding trees, there were various marks from punches and kicks, seemingly all created by this slender figure.
    "I can do this, I must! Even if my Dantian is wasted, I can still practice Body Refinement, I will become a Martial Artist again!"
    "If I were strong enough, how would the Zhao Family dare to bully the Qin Family? In two months, it will be the Great Wilderness City's annual celebration. I must become stronger; the Qin Family's heritage cannot be taken by the Zhao Family!"
    "Boom!"
    The young man gritted his teeth; his fists were covered with thick calluses, yet they could not protect his hands, which bled from continuous blows against the tree's trunk, the blood and calluses breaking open.
    But he seemed utterly oblivious, and with a loud roar, he delivered an even deeper Fist Seal into the tree before him. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Starting the Furnace for Alchemy

    Drops of sweat fell.After a long while, the boy finally became too exhausted to throw another punch and stopped, "It's time to go back."
    He rested briefly, then bandaged himself up, wrapping his hands in bandages before leaving the back mountain.
    As he passed through the eastern courtyard, he encountered Qinchuan returning from outside.
    Looking at Qinchuan, his expression turned complex; the admiration and worship he once felt had dissipated, replaced only by a numb salute, "Patriarch."
    Qinchuan glanced at the bandages wrapped around Qin Shan's hands.
    He had noticed them that morning when Qin Shan had come to ask him to attend the family deliberation hall.
    But now, the bandages bore fresh traces of blood.
    "I heard that even after your dantian was destroyed, you never gave up on martial arts and would often hide in the back mountain to practice physical skills?"
    Qinchuan spoke.
    Qin Shan did not understand why he was being asked this, but he nodded.
    "I also heard that your dantian was shattered by Zhao Wujie?"
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    Qin Shan's expression was numb, "Yes."
    "Do you want revenge?"
    Qinchuan asked again.
    Upon hearing this, Qin Shan was momentarily taken aback, looking up at Qinchuan.
    "I can repair your dantian, allowing you to step back onto the path of martial arts, and I will teach you more advanced cultivation techniques and martial skills, but I have one condition,"
    Qinchuan said.
    "What did you say? You can repair my dantian and let me step back onto the path of martial arts?!"
    The words left Qin Shan breathless.
    Stepping back onto the path of martial arts was something he dreamed of doing!
    His talent was not bad.
    In the past, his talent was second only to Qinchuan!
    Moreover, he had a devoted heart for the way of martial arts.
    Even though his dantian was destroyed, he did not collapse from discouragement but instead trained harder in physical skills, hoping to step back onto the martial path and become a martial artist!
    "Can you truly repair my dantian? As long as you can restore my dantian and allow me to continue cultivating, I'm willing to do anything you ask!"
    Qin Shan felt incredulous, but his desire to repair his dantian and to restore his cultivation level to become a martial artist again was too great.
    Even if what Qinchuan said seemed impossible to him.
    He still chose to believe it.
    "To restore a dantian is but a trivial matter; what's so hard about that?"
    Qinchuan scoffed, as if repairing a broken dantian was something he could do without a second thought, as easy as lifting a hand or a foot.
    But everyone knew how difficult it was to repair a shattered dantian; it was nearly an impossible feat.
    However, Qinchuan had lived for nearly a million years, reigning supreme across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, in search of a way to revive Luo Ling'er, he had read nearly all the ancient books in the world, countless secret manuals, braved one dangerous and mysterious forbidden zone after another, uncovering numerous secrets.
    His horizons were so vast, his knowledge so profound, that perhaps no one in this world could compare to him.
    What seemed to others to be exceedingly difficult and fraught with danger was truly just a simple matter to him.
    Many things seem to be unsolvable puzzles to you when you do not understand them.
    But once you truly perceive and comprehend, you will have an epiphany, realizing that this so-called unsolvable puzzle is actually so simple that it's hardly worth mentioning!
    However, Qin Shan had no idea that the person before him was the legendary figure from a million years ago, wrapped in mystery, who once stood at the peak of the Divine Path across Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
    Hearing Qinchuan's indifferent words, seemingly placing no importance on a shattered dantian, as if he could restore Qin Shan's damaged dantian to its original state with a casual effort, Qin Shan was left speechless.
    Even though he wanted to deceive himself into believing Qinchuan's words, he couldn't help but feel doubtful.
    And just at this moment, the Third Elder hurried over with the many medicinal ingredients and the Pill Furnace that had been listed by Qinchuan.
    "Patriarch, the medicinal ingredients and the Pill Furnace you requested are ready,"
    the Third Elder called out.
    Medicinal ingredients, Pill Furnace?
    Qin Shan couldn't help but open his mouth wide in surprise.
    Weren't these used for Alchemy?
    What did Qinchuan need these for?
    Before he could ask, Qinchuan strode into the courtyard and instructed the Third Elder to place the medicinal ingredients and the Pill Furnace there.
    "Go, summon all the elders and every direct descendant of the Qin Family to gather in the eastern courtyard immediately. I am going to start refining elixirs!"
    Qinchuan ordered Qin Shan firmly.
    "What... what?"
    "Start refining elixirs?!"
    Qin Shan stood there dumbfounded, his face a picture of disbelief as he wondered if he had heard wrong.
    Qinchuan was just sixteen years old. His talent in Martial Arts was indeed extraordinary, and his strength was stunning.
    But to say he could perform Alchemy, Qin Shan couldn't believe it at all.
    Not just Qin Shan, it was likely that no one in the entire Great Wilderness City would believe it either?
    After all, the profession of an Alchemist was exceedingly noble, and the requirements were extremely demanding. There were very few qualified Alchemists throughout the entire Great Wilderness City.
    And each one of them was of an advanced age, having immersed themselves in the path of Alchemy for at least several decades.
    It showed just how difficult it was to become an Alchemist and to refine Elixirs!
    Qinchuan said nothing more, his gaze sweeping over Qin Shan, his authority fully evident, causing Qin Shan to shiver inwardly and not dare to say more. He quickly bowed and retreated, "I will do so at once."
    Immediately after, Qin Shan hurried out of the eastern courtyard to notify the other elders and direct descendants of the Qin Family.
    The reason Qinchuan wanted to perform Alchemy so publicly was naturally by design.
    The Qin Family was like stagnant water at present, with everyone appearing as if catastrophe loomed, filled with a sense of twilight.
    They all believed that the Qin Family was doomed, and the foundation their ancestors had passed down was about to be thoroughly destroyed.
    And if Qinchuan wanted the Qin Family to defeat and even crush the Zhao Family at the Great Wilderness City annual celebration in two months, he had to change the current state of the Qin Family.
    To enhance the strength of the Qin Family!
    To achieve this, he had to first show the people of the Qin Family his capabilities.
    Only then could he truly convince the members of the Qin Family to have faith in him as their patriarch.
    Only then could he truly unite everyone in the Qin Family and have them willingly follow his arrangements!
    This way, his subsequent series of plans could unfold smoothly.
    Although Qin Shan's Cultivation Level had been crippled, he had never given up on Martial Arts and persisted with Body Refinement daily. Because of this, his pace was very swift, and he vanished from their sight in a dash.
    Watching Qin Shan leave,
    the Third Elder finally couldn't help but ask, "Patriarch, do you really understand Alchemy?"
    Although Qinchuan had astutely revealed his past suffering and the internal injuries that were growing worse by the day, shocking him, hearing that Qinchuan was about to perform Alchemy, he still found it hard to believe.
    "Is it difficult to refine just a few Elixirs?"
    Hearing the other party asking if he truly understood Alchemy, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh inwardly.
    Would he really tell them that he had once cultivated more than one Pill Divine? Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    If even he did not understand Alchemy, then probably no one in the world would dare to say they understood it.
    He just didn't know how the several Pill Divines he had trained in his past life were faring now, or what had become of the Alchemy Dao organization he had quietly formed.
    This reincarnation had taken away a full one hundred thousand years from him, turning that period into a blank in history for him.
    "It seems I need to find some time to thoroughly catch up on the last one hundred thousand years of history..."
    Qinchuan silently planned in his heart.

 Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Condensing Alchemy Fire

    "Just refining a few elixirs?"Hearing Qinchuan's breezy remark, the Third Elder couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth, unsure of what to say. He thought that Qinchuan was talking big.
    He shook his head, not believing Qinchuan truly knew alchemy. He only wondered how he would wrap things up later if Qin Shan indeed gathered the patriarch, all the elders, and the direct descendants of the Qin Family.
    ...
    "What? The patriarch is going to start the alchemy furnace and wants us to go there?"
    Upon hearing Qin Shan's message, the elders of the Qin Family were all dumbstruck, finding it unbelievable.
    Qinchuan is going to start the alchemy furnace?
    Does he... know how to practice alchemy?
    A sixteen-year-old boy, probably doesn't even understand the types of medicinal herbs, let alone their properties, right?
    And he's going to perform alchemy?
    What a joke!
    "Qin Shan, are you sure it was the patriarch who sent you with this message, or are you pulling a prank?"
    An elder sternly shouted, clearly thinking this was too preposterous.
    "Indeed, it was the patriarch who asked me to deliver the message, telling all elders to immediately go to the eastern courtyard for a gathering. Elders, I still have to notify others, so I will take my leave first."
    Qin Shan said and hurried off to inform others, leaving the elders looking at each other in bewilderment.
    The elders all furrowed their brows, exchanging glances. One of them asked, "Has anyone ever seen the patriarch studying the Alchemy Dao?"
    The other elders smiled bitterly and shook their heads: "Second Elder, you don't really think the patriarch knows alchemy, do you? He is only sixteen years old; even if he started learning alchemy from the womb, at this age it would be impossible to succeed in pill concoction, and he might not even understand the properties of medicines..."
    "Then this..."
    "Let it be, let's go and see. Perhaps the patriarch has called us for some other important matter..."
    "Alas, the patriarch has agreed to the Zhao Family's challenge, and in another two months, our Qin Family might just fall apart. Such gatherings might be the last, so it is good to go and see..."
    The elders sighed and made their way to the eastern courtyard.
    The news that Qinchuan was gathering the Qin Family elders and direct descendants to the eastern courtyard to personally demonstrate alchemy spread quickly throughout the Qin Residence.
    Suddenly, the whole Qin Residence was in an uproar.
    Many rushed towards the eastern courtyard while discussing animatedly among themselves.
    "The patriarch is personally going to start the Pill Furnace for alchemy, is this true?"
    "The patriarch has peerless martial arts talent, being the foremost among the young generation of Great Wilderness City, but I've never heard that the patriarch also possesses a talent for alchemy!"
    "We'll know once we go and see..."
    "..."
    Soon, all the elders of the Qin Family and the direct descendants had arrived at the eastern courtyard.
    Everyone saw Qinchuan sitting quietly in the middle of the courtyard, waiting.
    Only when most people had arrived did Qinchuan finally speak, "I know, everyone is very dissatisfied with me for agreeing to Zhao Family's challenge and signing the agreement. Do you think I have submitted to the pressure of the Zhao Family?"
    Qinchuan's calm words, however, contained an indescribable authority.
    "Patriarch, isn't it so?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, nearly everyone present fell silent, obviously acquiescing, but a young man couldn't help but speak up and question.
    Clearly, he didn't understand, and was dissatisfied with Qinchuan's actions.
    In his view, Qinchuan's actions were tantamount to giving away the Qin Family's foundation. When the time came, their entire Qin Family would fall apart. What would become of them?
    Qinchuan's gaze turned to the young man.
    The young man still felt some reverence for Qinchuan, and when Qinchuan's gaze swept over him, he reflexively shrank his head a little.
    Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently and scoffed, "The Zhao Family?"
    "Just a Zhao Family, and I would care about them?"
    "If I were really afraid of the Zhao Family, would I have struck Zhao Wujie in the face in front of the Zhao Family elders in the main hall?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the people of the Qin Family present were taken aback.
    Right.
    ```
    In the morning, the Zhao Family came with an overwhelming momentum, and Zhao Wujie, the eldest son of the Zhao Family, tried to cause difficulties and show off the Zhao Family's power in the council hall.
    As a result, he was unceremoniously slapped flying by Qinchuan, scrambling on the ground for his teeth.
    If Qinchuan really feared the Zhao Family, how could he be so brazen as to strike Zhao Wujie in front of the Zhao Family elders?
    "Then why did the family head still agree to this bet with the Zhao Family?"
    "Is it perhaps a delaying tactic?"
    Several Qin Family elders couldn't help but exchange glances and spoke out.
    "Regarding this matter, I already explained it this morning in the council hall."
    "The Zhao Family is eagerly waiting to hand over their property to the Qin Family, why wouldn't the Qin Family accept?"
    Qinchuan said calmly.
    "..."
    All the Qin Family elders couldn't help but twitch at their expression, feeling speechless and thinking that Qinchuan's words were utterly absurd. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Even a three-year-old child would hardly be fooled by such talk.
    "I know you don't believe me, after all, the current Qin Family is indeed far behind the Zhao Family in strength."
    "But if the Qin Family can't match the Zhao Family's might now, who can guarantee that in two months, the Qin Family can't surpass the Zhao Family?"
    Qinchuan continued calmly.
    "Surpass the Zhao Family in two months?"
    The people of the Qin Family were all shocked, their eyes wide as they looked at Qinchuan with strange expressions.
    Qinchuan didn't bother with further words, as his left hand flipped over and his True Qi surged.
    "Boom!"
    The next moment, a cluster of Alchemy Fire appeared in the palm of Qinchuan's hand.
    Suddenly, the previously noisy courtyard fell silent.
    Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at Qinchuan with disbelief in their eyes!
    "This..."
    "Is this Alchemy Fire!?"
    The Third Elder was the first to snap back to reality, staring at the dancing cluster of Alchemy Fire in Qinchuan's palm, his pupils suddenly shrinking to the size of pinpoints, his breathing becoming somewhat stifled.
    The family head can actually condense Alchemy Fire!?
    His heart pounded furiously, could it be that the family head really understood Alchemy?!
    All the others in the courtyard were also deeply shaken, and after a brief silence, the courtyard suddenly boiled over.
    "I've summoned you here to let you know my true capabilities!"
    "At the same time, I will also refine an Elixir to treat the Third Elder's hidden illness!"
    As his words fell.
    Qinchuan didn't waste any more words, infusing the Pill Furnace Fire Gate with Alchemy Fire, and then directly started refining Elixirs in front of all the Qin Family elders and legitimate descendants present!
    The Elixir he was refining was called Chi Yang Revival Pill, which was known for its remarkable effects on recovering from hidden illnesses.
    The formula for this Elixir was something he had created himself in his previous years.
    At that moment.
    One herb after another was methodically placed into the Alchemy Furnace by Qinchuan.
    His skilled demeanor left many of the people from the Qin Family speechless and astonished, unable to utter a word.
    But soon, a Qin Family elder suddenly shook his head, saying, "Wrong, all wrong."
    "Chi Yang Grass and Cold Water Flower are clearly two types of herbs that completely repel each other, how can they be placed into the furnace at the same time, appearing in the same Elixir formula?"
    "Wrong again, how can Heavenly Star Sand be added so early? No matter what kind of Pill is being refined, if it requires Heavenly Star Sand, it should only be added when the Pill is about to be formed..."
    "The heat is too intense! How can such a high heat be used at the beginning..."
    This elder was the Ninth Elder of the Qin Family, who had once specifically studied the Alchemy Dao for quite some time. Though shallow in his Alchemy Dao understanding, he still had some knowledge of Alchemy.
    Watching Qinchuan's alchemy process, he shook his head incessantly:
    "Although the family head has condensed Alchemy Fire and indeed has some talent for Alchemy, he is ultimately too young. His understanding of medicinal properties is too superficial, his alchemy steps are not rigorous, full of flaws. If I hadn't studied the Alchemy Dao for some time, I might have really been fooled by the family head's demeanor."
    ```

 Chapter 15: Chapter 15: The Medicine Cures the Disease

    Upon hearing the Ninth Elder's words, the other members of the Qin Family also deeply agreed.Although they were not alchemists themselves, they knew that alchemy was not an easy task and involved many intricacies.
    Whether it was the timing of adding ingredients, the order of adding materials, or the mastery of heat changes, all had very strict requirements.
    At this moment, Qinchuan's process of refining pills appeared far too lax, nothing like the solemnity and caution exhibited by the other First Grade alchemists in Great Wilderness City when concocting pills, seeming all too at ease.
    At this point, everyone assumed that Qinchuan actually knew nothing about alchemy, and perhaps even less about pharmacology, considering he was merely lucky to have conjured Alchemy Fire, believing he could casually refine elixirs.
    "What youthful naivety,"
    the elders shook their heads and said.
    However, not long after,
    strands of medicinal fragrance began to waft out of the Alchemy Furnace.
    These strands of medicinal fragrance were refreshing to the heart and spleen, and seemed to possess a special effect, causing everyone in the courtyard to suddenly feel invigorated, as their essence, Qi, and spirit were all instantly enlivened, dispelling all weariness.
    The fragrance became stronger and stronger.
    Eventually, the scent transformed into the clear fragrance of an elixir.
    "It's the scent of a pill!"
    "Such a rich pill fragrance, I've never before smelt one this potent!"
    "How is this possible, did the family head actually manage to refine an elixir?!"
    In the courtyard, everyone was astounded.
    The Ninth Elder's eyes widened as well, equally incredulous, "Impossible, how could a pill be formed this way?"
    He wouldn't dare believe that Qinchuan, with his casual approach, could refine an Entry Grade elixir!
    Qinchuan's steps in refining the pill just now, in his opinion, were clearly riddled with mistakes, and some of the ingredients even had conflicting properties. With such circumstances, how could a pill be formed?!
    If alchemy were really this simple, where success could be achieved so casually, alchemists would probably be found everywhere in this world by now.
    However, as Qinchuan slowly lifted several pills from within the Alchemy Furnace, wrapped in True Qi, the Ninth Elder's body trembled, as if he had been struck by a bolt out of the blue.
    "Is this... is this a Spirit Pill?!"
    "How is it possible, the family head... the family head actually managed to refine elixirs, and they're not just ordinary Entry Grade Mortal Pills, but the legendary Spirit Level pills?!"
    A series of roars echoed in the Ninth Elder's mind, feeling as if all the knowledge about alchemy he had learned before was being overturned.
    Could such a flawed alchemy process, with techniques full of errors, and even a disregard for pharmacology, really result in a successful pill?
    "Boom!"
    And with that exclamation from the Ninth Elder,
    inside the courtyard, all other Qin family elders, and every direct Qin descendant, erupted into an uproar!
    "The pill is formed!"
    "The family head has really managed to concoct a pill!"
    "A Spirit Pill, is this really the legendary Spirit Pill?!"
    "Am I dreaming? Did the family head actually refine a batch of Spirit Pills, instead of ordinary Mortal Pills?!"
    The courtyard was abuzz, everyone incredulous and in a state of wonder like in a dream.
    Pills, according to their quality, are classified into many levels.
    The lowest are the Mortal Grade pills, also known as Mortal Pills, which are divided into nine grades. Only after the ninth grade do they progress to Spirit Pills, Treasure Pills, Divine Pills, and Immortal Pills!
    In terms of alchemy skills, there's probably no one in the whole world who could rival Qinchuan.
    In past years, he refined countless Immortal Pills and even cultivated several Pill Divine Level supreme experts in the Alchemy Dao.
    However, currently limited by his cultivation level, Qinchuan found it difficult to refine higher-level elixirs; Spirit Pills were already the pinnacle of pills he could produce at his current realm.
    "Indeed, this is a Spirit Pill, named Bright Sun Revival Pill. It is a type of healing medicine, particularly effective for clearing internal hidden illnesses, and possesses unimaginable miraculous effects!"
    Qinchuan spoke calmly as True Qi swept up, lifting each polished, full, and crystal-clear Bright Sun Revival Pill.
    "Bright Sun Revival Pill?!"
    "What kind of elixir is this? Why have we never heard of it? Where did our family head obtain the refining method for this Bright Sun Revival Pill?"
    "And our family head's alchemy technique..."
    At this moment, the eyes of everyone in the Qin Family were filled with reverence as they looked at Qinchuan.
    They had never imagined that Qinchuan would truly know alchemy, and moreover, that he was a Spirit Pill Master!
    A Spirit Pill Master, ah!
    What an esteemed existence that was?
    Even if placed in Shanhe County or even in the bustling imperial capital, one could attain an extremely high status.
    And such a noble being was their family head!
    In response to everyone's questions, Qinchuan merely chuckled.
    Of course, they couldn't have heard of this Bright Sun Revival Pill.
    Because this elixir was something he had created in the past, and aside from his disciples and some powers he had established, it had never been circulated elsewhere.
    "Enough talk, Third Elder, take one of these Bright Sun Revival Pills now and refine its efficacy as soon as possible. The hidden ailment in your body will then be cured."
    Qinchuan flicked his finger, tossing one of the Bright Sun Revival Pills to the Third Elder.
    The Third Elder, seeing Qinchuan treating such a precious Spirit Pill with such disregard, was startled and fumbled, yet firmly caught the pill.
    Such a precious Spirit Pill, and Qinchuan just gave it to him like that.
    He didn't hesitate, swallowed the Bright Sun Revival Pill in front of everyone, then sat cross-legged on the spot, refining its medicinal effects.
    Afterward, everyone saw the Third Elder's complexion gradually turn red, his expression contorted as if he was enduring immense pain.
    Finally, he let out a muffled groan and spewed out a mouthful of black blood.
    "Third Elder!"
    The other elders in the courtyard immediately changed their expressions and exclaimed in alarm.
    "Family head, what's wrong with the Third Elder?!"
    A few elders couldn't help but cry out, fearing that there was a problem with the pills refined by Qinchuan.
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    The Third Elder slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze was sharp and spirited.
    "I'm fine. I can feel it, the hidden ailment in my body has indeed vanished. The Spirit Pill truly lives up to its name, with the medicine curing the disease. It truly deserves to be called a miraculous Spirit Pill!"
    The Third Elder was exhilarated. He quickly stood up, kowtowed to Qinchuan, and said, "Thank you, family head, for bestowing the pill and saving me. If not for the family head's Bright Sun Revival Pill, my hidden ailment would have become completely uncontrollable. I probably would not have lived for several more months. I will forever remember the family head's life-saving grace!"
    "From now on, I, Qin San, shall swear undying loyalty to the family head and devote myself to his cause unto death!"
    With the old illness gone and the Bright Sun Revival Pill replenishing his vitality, the Third Elder now looked radiant and his energy, spirit, and essence had all greatly improved and were especially abundant.
    "What?!"
    "The Third Elder's hidden ailment has really been cured?!"
    Everyone present could hardly believe it.
    In just a short period of time, the medicine had cured the disease. Could the Bright Sun Revival Pill refined by the family head really be that powerful?
    "Hmm?"
    Just then, the Third Elder's expression suddenly became grave again.
    The faces of everyone tightened with tension, fearing a side effect, and several elders close to the Third Elder quickly asked, "Old Three, what's wrong? Do you feel any discomfort?"
    The Third Elder's expression shifted slightly as he spoke, "I... I think I'm about to make a breakthrough..."
    "..."
    Everyone's mouths twitched, and silence fell.

 Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Repairing the Dantian

    "I might be breaking through..."The Third Elder spoke with an odd expression, startling the other elders into petrification.
    "Break... Breaking through?"
    "You mean, you're about to break through to the fourth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?"
    The corners of the Qin Family elders' mouths twitched, followed by expressions of disbelief.
    The others around them also reacted, looking at the Third Elder with eyes filled with incredulity.
    Could this Bright Sun Returning Pill have the capability to aid in breaking through, in addition to healing hidden injuries?
    "Yes, I feel that after the hidden injury was cleared, the True Qi in my body suddenly became more active..."
    "I'm sorry, I can't hold it back anymore, I need to break through now."
    The Third Elder's face changed suddenly, as if he could no longer suppress his cultivation level, and needed to make a breakthrough right now.
    After saying this, he immediately sat down cross-legged and began his breakthrough on the spot!
    "..."
    The Qin Family elders on site all had twitching mouths and quivering faces.
    Can't hold it back anymore?
    Going to break through?
    They found the Third Elder's words somewhat odd to hear.
    "It's true that the Bright Sun Returning Pill also has the effect of aiding breakthroughs, but only for those who can't make a breakthrough due to excessive loss of Qi, lacking sufficient Qi."
    "Its mechanism is to help them replenish Qi, thereby enabling them to break through."
    "The Third Elder had suffered a serious injury earlier and was left with an underlying issue, which led to the loss of Qi."
    "Moreover, because of his hidden injury, the Third Elder's cultivation level has been stagnant for the past three years, but his accumulation of power has been continuously growing. Now, having cleared the hidden injury and with the addition of the Qi replenished by the Bright Sun Returning Pill, it's not strange that his three years of accumulation suddenly erupted, allowing him to break through his cultivation level."
    Qinchuan glanced at the Third Elder and spoke calmly.
    He didn't find the Third Elder's breakthrough surprising at all; it was completely within his expectations.
    "So that's how it is."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin Family members present suddenly came to a realization.
    Meanwhile, Qin Shan was already stunned by the scene before him.
    He had not originally believed that Qinchuan truly knew alchemy.
    But now, seeing with his own eyes that Qinchuan had refined a batch of spirit pills, helped the Third Elder clear his internal ailment, and even managed to allow the Third Elder to make a breakthrough in his cultivation level to the fourth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he became instantly excited.
    "Please help me recover my Dantian, Qin Shan is willing to follow you through life and death, to plunge into a cauldron of boiling water or step through flames, to be utterly loyal!"
    Qin Shan suddenly threw himself at Qinchuan's feet, begging on his knees.
    At this moment, he finally saw hope.
    "Qin Shan?"
    Upon hearing Qin Shan's words, a few Qin Family elders frowned and shook their heads, saying, "Qin Shan, your Dantian is shattered, and it's indeed impossible to recover. Even if the family head can refine spirit pills, it's not possible to defy heaven and repair your broken Dantian. Aren't you making things difficult for the family head?"
    "Stop this nonsense and step back at once!"
    The elders said to Qin Shan.
    In fact, they also felt some regret about Qin Shan's Dantian being ruined.
    What a talented youth he had been.
    Second only to Qinchuan.
    If his Dantian hadn't been ruined, then perhaps in the upcoming bet with the Zhao Family in two months, during the battle between the younger generations, Qin Shan could have offered a glimmer of hope.
    But now...
    Qin Shan was no longer the talent he once was.
    His Dantian was shattered and completely ruined; it was impossible for it to be repaired.
    "Who says that a shattered Dantian cannot be repaired?"
    However, just then, Qinchuan spoke indifferently.
    "Hm?"
    The Qin Family elders were momentarily taken aback at his words.
    The Ninth Elder looked at Qinchuan in astonishment and said, "Family head, a Dantian is the foundation of a martial artist, and once that foundation is gone, it's impossible to repair it, that's common knowledge!"
    "Ignorance!"
    Qinchuan shook his head and rebuked upon hearing this.
    The Ninth Elder's face turned red when he heard Qinchuan actually accuse him of ignorance, and he immediately retorted, "This is a matter that is well-known to all, are you saying that everyone is ignorant?"
    He dragged the other Elders present, and even the direct descendants of the Qin Family, down with him.
    Qinchuan looked around.
    "Patriarch, what the Ninth Elder has said is indeed true, a person whose Dantian is shattered is utterly ruined, and it's impossible to repair..."
    Another Elder spoke.
    Although the other Elders and younger disciples did not speak, they also showed their agreement, believing deeply in what the Ninth Elder had said.
    Seeing this, the Ninth Elder stood tall and said, "That's right, Patriarch, this is something that everyone knows. Everyone thinks so, are you saying that we all are ignorant?"
    Qinchuan, however, shook his head, sighed, and said, "It's not scary to be ignorant, what's frightening is that one is clearly ignorant, yet dares not admit it, thinking that the little misconceptions one knows are the truth." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "It seems that you are not only ignorant, but also very foolish!"
    Qinchuan's words made the Ninth Elder, as well as everyone present, freeze in their expressions.
    Little did they expect that Qinchuan would actually berate them all.
    "Do you know what a frog at the bottom of a well is? It's probably referring to people like you."
    Qinchuan shook his head, a group of short-sighted people.
    However, these words from Qinchuan instantly incited public anger.
    Although they were somewhat wary of Qinchuan in their subconscious because he was the patriarch,
    the crowd could hardly restrain themselves at this moment, among them the Ninth Elder was the most agitated, saying, "Patriarch, those words are a bit too much. A shattered Dantian cannot be repaired, this is an undisputed fact. Or does the Patriarch have some way to repair a shattered Dantian?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan shook his head with a smile and said, "It is just repairing a shattered Dantian; it's not a big deal. As for repairing a Dantian, I have at least a hundred methods!"
    "Clamor!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone present boiled over, exploding in tumult.
    They felt that Qinchuan had finally shown his true colors, his bluff exposed.
    A hundred methods to repair a Dantian?!
    Absolutely preposterous!
    This was the thought in everyone's mind.
    Even Qin Shan, who had harbored a sliver of hope, couldn't help but doubt at this point.
    Patriarch, can you really repair his Dantian?
    The Ninth Elder, upon hearing this, couldn't help but laugh, "Anyone can talk big, but since the Patriarch is so confident, why not show us all by repairing Qin Shan's shattered Dantian, so that we may witness a shattered Dantian can indeed be restored?"
    The Ninth Elder's words clearly carried a hint of mockery.
    He utterly disbelieved that Qinchuan had any means to repair Qin Shan's shattered Dantian!
    Qinchuan was unfazed, and with a smile he said, "Very well, Qin Shan is a genius of our Qin Family. It would indeed be a pity if he were to lose his connection to the martial arts due to a ruined Dantian."
    "Given that, I shall let you all broaden your horizons, to spare you from ignorance in the future."
    "Qin Shan, come here, let me first check the condition of your Dantian."
    Qin Shan did as told and walked over to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan concentrated his True Qi into his palm, then placed his hand over Qin Shan's Dantian area. After a moment, he slightly furrowed his brows, showing a pensive expression.
    "Patriarch, what's wrong?"
    Seeing Qinchuan furrowing his brows, Qin Shan's heart trembled with uneasiness, and he asked.
    The surrounding Elders shook their heads, thinking that Qinchuan couldn't possibly have a way to repair the Dantian. Seeing Qinchuan frown, they couldn't help but laugh, waiting to enjoy the show.
    Yet Qinchuan's face remained serious and earnest as he said, "Nothing much, I was just making a quick calculation of your condition to see how many methods there are that can repair your Dantian."
    "Ah?"
    Qin Shan was taken aback upon hearing this, taking a moment to digest the implication.
    Calculating how many methods there are to repair his own Dantian?
    Does that mean there is more than one way to repair his own Dantian?
    However, before he could ask further, Qinchuan shook his head, laughing at himself, "It seems I was too conservative in my earlier statement. Given your condition, I should have at least one hundred twenty-three methods that could help you repair your Dantian. And here I was, missing by a full twenty-three... sigh!"
    "..."
    The surrounding crowd was petrified, with mouths agape, speechless for a long moment.

 Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Overturning Conventional Wisdom

    Qin Shan's mouth hung open, wordless for a long time, before he finally managed to ask, "Then¡­ can it be cured?"Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "Bring the silver needles!"
    Upon hearing this, someone immediately sprinted out of the courtyard and soon returned with a set of silver needles.
    "Patriarch, here are the silver needles you requested."
    A Qin Family disciple carefully handed the silver needles to Qinchuan.
    The Ninth Elder and others exchanged glances, shook their heads and chuckled, thinking that Qinchuan was just showing off.
    Using silver needles to manipulate acupoints is a technique of a master in the medical field.
    At only sixteen, Qinchuan already possessed remarkable martial arts strength and had astonishing achievements in the Alchemy Dao.
    They utterly refused to believe that he had medical knowledge as well.
    It wasn't just them; even Qin Shan felt a bit panicked at this moment, feeling like a lab rat.
    But he was so desperate to recover his Dantian and become a martial artist again that, despite his unease, he still clenched his teeth and braced himself for Qinchuan to perform the acupuncture.
    Qinchuan sterilized the silver needles with his True Qi and then flicked his finger.
    "Tsssh!"
    A silver needle shot out instantly, piercing precisely into Qin Shan's Dantian.
    Qin Shan groaned in pain, his face twisting with a hint of suffering, but he bit down hard and endured it.
    The elders and disciples of the Qin family who were present saw Qinchuan's casual approach, almost driving the whole needle into Qin Shan's Dantian, and they couldn't help twitching, wincing at the imagined pain.
    Afterward, Qinchuan picked up the remaining seventeen silver needles as if he planned to insert them all into Qin Shan's Dantian at once.
    Witnessing this scene, some direct descendants of the Qin Family couldn't help but gasp in shock.
    The elders were equally startled, their expressions changing drastically as they exclaimed hastily, "Patriarch, this must not be done!"
    As they said this, they moved forward to stop him.
    So many silver needles being stabbed into the Dantian at once ¡ª was this to save or to kill someone?
    Even Qin Shan couldn't help but break out into a cold sweat as his face turned a shade paler.
    "Tsssh!"
    Before the elders could intervene, Qinchuan's hand shook, and the seventeen silver needles whizzed into Qin Shan's body.
    Qin Shan cried out in pain, then started shaking all over, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
    "Ah!"
    Some of the girls present turned pale and couldn't bear to watch any longer.
    "Qin Shan!"
    The elders shouted in alarm and rushed forward to check on him. Seeing Qin Shan trembling massively, sweating profusely, and bleeding profusely from his mouth, they were at a loss.
    "Nonsense, utter nonsense!"
    "Patriarch, you've gone too far! To cover up the boast you made, would you actually disregard a life like this?"
    "Qin Shan may have broken his Dantian and lost his cultivation level, but he is still the direct bloodline of our Qin Family. He's only fourteen years old ¡ª he's still a child!"
    Some elders couldn't contain their rebuke.
    Although they had always been wary of Qinchuan's power, now, they were enraged.
    "Disregard for life? When have I ever disregarded life?"
    Qinchuan glanced at the elders coldly.
    His acupuncture technique appeared casual, even reckless, but in reality, how much profundity did it contain that these ordinary people couldn't understand? sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As he applied the needles, he had already infused them with True Qi, and the angle and depth of each needle were precisely calculated.
    At this moment.
    The silver needles vibrated with True Qi, rotating continuously, stimulating Qin Shan's Dantian to activate the dead blood within.
    "With everyone here as a witness, you all saw the Patriarch administer the needles recklessly, endangering Qin Shan's life. Patriarch, do you still deny it?"
    The Ninth Elder posed the question.
    "Ignorance!"
    Qinchuan shook his head at the words.
    His palm, containing True Qi, pressed towards Qin Shan's dantian.
    "Ah..."
    Qin Shan immediately let out a scream of agony.
    Then, everyone clearly saw Qinchuan's dantian swell up, as if there was a flow of Qi moving within.
    "Retract!"
    Afterward, Qinchuan gave a light shout and suddenly withdrew his hand, and strands of silver needles instantly flew out from Qin Shan's body.
    Qin Shan's complexion was pale, and his body was drenched in sweat.
    "Qin Shan, now feel your dantian."
    Qinchuan spoke indifferently.
    In pain that nearly caused him to faint, Qin Shan hastily sensed his dantian, and in an instant, his body trembled violently.
    "Clan Leader, you've disappointed us greatly. At a time like this, to still put on mysterious airs, you..."
    The Ninth Elder couldn't help but express his indignation.
    "My... my dantian has been healed..."
    "My dantian is truly healed, hahaha, my dantian has finally been healed..."
    Just at that moment, Qin Shan suddenly burst into excited laughter, tears streaming down his face.
    Two years.
    A full two years.
    His dantian had finally been healed!
    He quickly propped himself up, enduring the weakness following intense pain, and knelt before Qinchuan with a "thud," gratefully saying, "Clan Leader, for your extraordinary grace, Qin Shan has nothing to offer in return. From this day forth, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, to live and die with you!"
    Qinchuan nodded, feeling Qin Shan's sincerity, and replied with a slight smile, "I don't need you to go through fire and water for me, nor do I need you to follow me in life and death. All I want from you is to cultivate hard in the next two months and then defeat a Zhao Family member of your generation in the New Year celebration two months from now."
    Qin Shan's expression turned solemn. He bowed deeply, his forehead touching the ground, his gaze unwavering as he declared, "Qin Shan will not let the Clan Leader down!"
    "Hmm, rise. Take this Bright Yang Revival Pill; it will remove any hidden dangers in your dantian and quickly replenish the vitality you've lost over these past two years due to its shattering."
    Qinchuan spoke lightly, not taking to heart the fact that he had just repaired Qin Shan's dantian, as if this act, shocking enough to astonish the world and overturn the common sense of everyone present, was but a trivial matter for him.
    "Thank you, Clan Leader!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Qin Shan kowtowed fiercely to him once more, then respectfully stood up and received the Bright Yang Revival Pill given by Qinchuan.
    At that moment, the look in his eyes towards Qinchuan was filled with gratitude, admiration, and worship!
    Afterward, he held the Bright Yang Revival Pill and went to a corner of the courtyard to consume it, eliminating the hidden dangers within his body and regaining the lost vitality.
    Meanwhile, in the courtyard,
    "Wha... what?" All the elders, including the Ninth Elder, were stunned, their mouths agape, eyes filled with incredulity: "Qin Shan's dantian... has it really been healed?"
    They couldn't believe it.
    How could this be possible?!
    The ancient books clearly stated that once a dantian was shattered, it could not be healed!
    This was common knowledge that everyone knew!
    But...
    What was happening right before their eyes?
    Qinchuan had simply applied a few needles.
    Qin Shan, whose dantian had been shattered for two years, had his dantian restored in the blink of an eye?
    Were they dreaming?
    "I must be dreaming; this can't be real, this can't be..."
    The Ninth Elder pinched a fellow elder hard, "Not feeling any pain at all, I'm surely dreaming..."
    However, the Second Elder, with a murderous look in his eyes, raised his hand and slapped across, "Of course you don't feel pain; you pinched me!"
    "Slap..."
    "Ah..."

 Chapter 18: Chapter 18: The Return of the Qin Familys Loyalty

    "Ninth Elder."At this moment.
    Qinchuan's gaze turned to the Ninth Elder, calling out to him.
    The Ninth Elder, feeling uneasy at Qinchuan's call, stammered, "Patriarch... What are your orders?"
    Qinchuan looked at the Ninth Elder and said indifferently, "Earlier when I was refining pills, I heard you blustering and stamping your feet at my side, claiming that I made countless mistakes and didn't even understand the principles of medicine, right?"
    "Furthermore, when I was repairing Qin Shan's dantian just now, you tried to stop me multiple times, even saying I was carelessly performing acupuncture, disregarding his life?"
    The Ninth Elder's face flushed with shame and embarrassment upon hearing this.
    When Qinchuan was refining pills earlier, the Ninth Elder had been convinced that Qinchuan, being so young, could not possibly understand alchemy. Upon seeing that Qinchuan's technique was completely different from those of the alchemists he was familiar with, he immediately judged that Qinchuan had no idea about alchemy and that his techniques were full of errors.
    Even the most basic understanding of the medicinal properties and effects eluded him.
    Yet Qinchuan soon after produced a batch of Spirit Level elixirs that surpassed Mortal Pills.
    Likewise, when Qinchuan was treating Qin Shan with acupuncture, his reaction was the most vehement, even rebuking Qinchuan for trying to cover up his own boasting at the expense of Qin Shan's life, administering needles haphazardly.
    And yet in an instant, Qin Shan's dantian was fully restored.
    Now, hearing Qinchuan's stern questioning, the Ninth Elder felt utterly ashamed, quickly kneeling down to apologize, "It is all due to my ignorance and shallow vision. I failed to recognize the breadth of the patriarch's divine skills and real knowledge, speculating wildly about you, patriarch. I am at fault!"
    Qinchuan smiled upon hearing this, looked at the Ninth Elder kneeling before him, and helped him up, saying, "You are able to recognize your own ignorance and shallowness, which means you are not beyond hope."
    "In treating Qin Shan's dantian, your concern was for his safety, and your agitation is understandable. I didn't mean to blame you."
    Upon hearing this, the Ninth Elder breathed a sigh of relief, was helped up by Qinchuan, and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
    But then Qinchuan's tone shifted, "However, when I was refining pills earlier, you said my steps were wrong, my technique was messy, and I even lacked understanding of the medicinal properties..."
    "Thump!"
    Hearing the change in Qinchuan's tone, the Ninth Elder's legs softened again, and with a "thump," he knelt down once more, thinking that Qinchuan was after all going to settle scores with him.
    "Ninth Elder, why did you kneel again? What are you doing? I had no intention of blaming you." Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "I brought up this matter only to resolve the confusion you had earlier and to offer guidance."
    "You do have some understanding of alchemy, and just now, I noticed that despite your age, you possess some natural talent for it. If you wish to pursue this path, as the head of the family, I can offer you some guidance."
    Seeing the Ninth Elder kneeling again, Qinchuan couldn't help but be speechless, subsequently speaking out.
    "Ah? So that's how it is..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Ninth Elder was completely relieved, and then, blushing, he stood up.
    Then, hearing Qinchuan say he was willing to guide him and teach him the way of alchemy, he became excited, quickly saying, "I am willing to pursue the path of alchemy and refine elixirs for the clan!"
    Qinchuan nodded and smiled upon hearing this, "Good, I will first explain the steps I used in my pill refining, along with the techniques, control of fire, and the question you had about the antagonistic properties of the medicinal ingredients I used together..."
    As he spoke, Qinchuan explained the details and subtleties of his methods.
    He didn't lower his voice deliberately, allowing every member of the Qin Family present to hear, letting them learn as much as they were able to.
    Afterward, Qinchuan gave the Ninth Elder some pointers on alchemy, imparting his insights and even some advanced techniques.
    Qinchuan's proficiency in teaching was absolutely one of the best in the world.
    The disciples and followers he had taken on in years past have all become renowned across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, with some even reaching the level of Divine Emperors.
    The many forces he had established were now spread throughout the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.
    This demonstrated his exceptional ability to teach.
    After his explanations, the Ninth Elder and everyone present felt as if they had been enlightened, finding each word from Qinchuan to be like pearls strung together, akin to the profound sounds of the Dao, reverberating in their minds.
    The courtyard became quiet.
    Everyone found themselves immersed in the many mysteries of the Alchemy Dao that Qinchuan had delineated, and even those without the talent for alchemy couldn't help but concentrate deeply and intently feel.
    A good while passed, almost half the time it takes an incense stick to burn.
    Suddenly, the courtyard erupted with spiritual presences, and the sound of whistling wind filled the air.
    The Third Elder, who had been sitting cross-legged attempting to break through to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, suddenly opened his eyes with a radiant gleam, as storms of spiritual essence swirled towards him and ultimately settled into his Dantian.
    "Condensed Truth Realm Fourth Layer, I've finally broken through to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, hahaha..."
    The Third Elder couldn't contain his joy and roared with laughter.
    His breakthrough stirred everyone in the courtyard.
    Seeing the Third Elder truly reach the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, they were all instantly overjoyed.
    The Third Elder could now be considered the highest in cultivation level and the strongest among the Qin Family elders.
    With his breakthrough to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, his strength vastly surpassed his previous self, which meant that in the upcoming duel with the Zhao Family two months later, their chance of victory had just increased a bit.
    Although the hope might still be faint...
    "Old Third, you really broke through to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, hahaha, good, good, this is wonderful!"
    "Two months from now, in the wagered battle between our Qin Family and the Zhao Family, it will all depend on you in the clash between the elders!"
    The other Qin Family elders were similarly filled with surprise and joy.
    "Congratulations to the Third Elder for advancing to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    The juniors of the Qin Family also expressed their surprise and congratulations to the Third Elder in unison.
    "It's all thanks to the head of the family, all thanks to the head of the family indeed!"
    "If it weren't for the head's unfathomable methods, for crafting the Bright Sun Revival Elixir to help purge the hidden illness within me and replenishing my vital energy, not to mention ascending to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, I wouldn't have even been able to live much longer!"
    In the face of the congratulations from the other elders and the Qin Family juniors, the Third Elder took a deep breath and spoke.
    He was well aware of whom to accredit for all of this.
    He stepped forward from among the other elders, approached Qinchuan, gave a deep bow, and said, "The head of the family's methods are unfathomable; he is the mainstay of our Qin Family's resurgence. I was ignorant of the head's destiny and abilities, and I had many misunderstandings about you. I sincerely apologize to the head of the family here!"
    "From now on, I, Qin San, will fully support the head, swear to protect him to the death, and only stop upon death!"
    Qinchuan, smiling, shook his head and reached out to help the Third Elder up, saying, "Third Elder, you are too kind. You are an elder of our Qin Family, and my help in curing your hidden illness is nothing to speak of."
    The other Qin Family elders, as well as the juniors, were deeply moved by this sight.
    In the past, they had only seen Qinchuan's awe-inspiring side, yet they had not expected the family head to also possess such deep affection and loyalty.
    At this moment, their gazes toward Qinchuan held not only shock towards his mastery of the Alchemy Dao and his medical skills but also profound reverence and conviction!
    Some elders couldn't help being so moved that they shed emotional tears: "With a family head like this, why would the Qin Family have any concern about prospering!"

 Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Focus on Methodology

    A hint of a smile appeared on Qinchuan's face.He knew that he had achieved his purpose for this trip.
    All the elders and direct descendants of the Qin Family were now thoroughly convinced by him.
    Looking at the Qin Family members before him, all of whom were looking at him with admiration and fervent gazes, Qinchuan waved his hands and said, "Alright, I've summoned you all here for another matter."
    "In two months' time, it will be the annual year-end festival of Great Wilderness City."
    "Our Qin Family must grow strong enough within these two months to completely crush the Zhao Family, then at the festival's grand assembly, we shall trample the Zhao Family beneath our feet!"
    "All the humiliation and losses the Zhao Family has inflicted upon our Qin Family must be returned twofold!"
    As he spoke, Qinchuan regained his customary authority and assertiveness.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin Family members present all cooled down and couldn't help but exchange glances.
    They had witnessed Qinchuan's skills in both Alchemy Dao and medicine, and were utterly convinced of his abilities.
    However, the idea of the Qin Family crushing the Zhao Family in the upcoming festival in just two months made them smile bitterly.
    After all, the gap in strength between the Qin and Zhao families was evident.
    And while Qinchuan had astounding achievements in both Alchemy Dao and medicine, these wouldn't be of much help in improving their strength.
    Let alone in the short span of two months.
    The Third Elder couldn't help but smile wryly, "Patriarch, there's a clear gap in strength between our Qin Family and the Zhao Family, whether it be among the younger generation or the elders, it's not a gulf that can be crossed in a short time. For our Qin Family to defeat the Zhao Family at the year-end festival in two months, I fear the hope is slim¡­"
    "Even if I have now broken through to the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, I still couldn't possibly defeat the Great Elder of the Zhao Family, and I might not even win against the Second and Third Elders of the Zhao Family¡­"
    "As for the younger generation... Qin He, who has the highest cultivation level, is only at the Sixth Layer of the Tempering Body Realm, while there are no fewer than seven people among the Zhao Family's younger generation who have surpassed the Sixth Layer of the Tempering Body Realm."
    "Especially Zhao Wujie, the eldest son of the Zhao Family, whom you have seen today, has already advanced to the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Tempering Body Realm. So, in terms of competition among the younger disciples, we have no chance of victory at all¡­"
    "Regarding the contest between the heads of the two families, although you, Patriarch, are powerful, Zhao Tianheng, the head of the Zhao Family, is said to have reached the Peak of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. Facing him... I'm afraid your chances of winning are not great, right?"
    The Third Elder finished speaking.
    Immediately, the previously jubilant East Courtyard quieted down once more, and the atmosphere became solemn again.
    However, upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh, "Third Elder, your analysis makes sense. Indeed, there is a large gap in strength between our Qin Family and the Zhao Family."
    "However, as I have already said before, if our Qin Family is inferior to the Zhao Family now, who can be certain that in two months, our Qin Family cannot surpass the Zhao Family and press them down?"
    Seeing Qinchuan's unwavering confidence, the elders present and the members of the Qin Family were all infectiously spurred on.
    "The Patriarch is right!"
    "Who says that if our Qin Family can't beat the Zhao Family now, we can't beat them in two months' time?"
    "In the following two months, each and every one of us should exert our fullest effort to improve ourselves and practice diligently!"
    "In two months, no matter what, we must win!"
    A Qin Family youth, his blood boiling, cried out, prompting many Qin Family disciples to resonate with him.
    The elders, their faces reddening with exertion, couldn't help but feel their blood surge, "Exactly, during these two months, everyone must cultivate diligently, for our Qin Family!"
    Seeing everyone behaving as if they had been injected with chicken blood, Qinchuan was left speechless.
    He pressed his hand down, a look of speechlessness on his face, "Do you really think that simply training for two months will let you surpass the Zhao Family?"
    "Uh¡­?"
    The courtyard suddenly fell silent.
    Everyone was baffled.
    That elder who had been swept up with youthful enthusiasm and had shouted along, his face turned red, and he said dryly, "Patriarch, isn't it you who said that our Qin Family can surpass the Zhao Family in two months?"
    "I know you were trying to motivate us just now, but... that sudden dousing of cold water..."
    He looked aggrieved.
    The speech had been so impassioned.
    But then, in the blink of an eye, here came another bucket of cold water. What exactly was the meaning of this?
    Qinchuan said indifferently, "In two months' time, my Qin Family can indeed surpass the Zhao Family, but not as you all think, blindly cultivating will achieve that."
    Everyone appeared bewildered upon hearing his words.
    "While you cultivate, do you think others won't cultivate, just waiting for you to overtake them?"
    Qinchuan explained, "Cultivation is actually about the right method."
    "Do you think cultivation is as simple as just piling up time and resources?"
    "Do you know why some people advance their realms rapidly when they cultivate, while others progress slowly?"
    As soon as Qinchuan's voice fell.
    A member of the Qin Family spoke up, "It's because some people have higher aptitude and others have lower, and also because of different amounts of time and resources devoted to cultivation."
    The people around nodded in agreement, finding this reasonable.
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "What you mentioned is only part of the reason."
    "But it's not the most important one."
    Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, looking at each other in confusion.
    Qinchuan went on to say, "There are many factors involved, among which the easiest for you to understand is probably the quality of the cultivation technique."
    "The higher the level of the cultivation technique, and the better it fits the individual, the higher the efficiency of cultivation under the same conditions."
    "However, that's not what I'm talking about."
    "Method!"
    Qinchuan said emphatically, "In doing anything, we must talk about the right method!"
    "Once you find the right method, your cultivation efficiency will soar!"
    At these words, a light seemed to come on in the listeners' eyes as they grasped the idea.
    "Now, let me explain to you all about the so-called method..."
    Qinchuan swept his gaze over the crowd.
    In that instant, everyone fell silent.
    Qinchuan began to explain the methods of cultivation earnestly, and everyone listened intently.
    Qinchuan's teachings were insightful and vivid, hitting the nail on the head, and leaving everyone with a sense of sudden clarity.
    "So that's it, I never imagined that within martial arts cultivation, there would be so many details and techniques, even each realm's breakthrough has methods that can accelerate the shattering of barriers!"
    "Mind realm cultivation!"
    "So the cultivation of the mind realm is that important too, I've only been focused on True Qi cultivation before, never realizing that the cultivation of the mind realm could actually affect the efficiency of True Qi cultivation..."
    "The breakthroughs in the realm of body refining have so many techniques?"
    "So when advancing from the Tempering Body Realm to the Condensed Truth Realm, guiding True Qi in this way can weaken the shackles of the realm, increasing the success rate of the breakthrough..."
    "..."
    After hearing Qinchuan's explanatory lecture, both the elders of the Qin Family and the direct disciples were as if enlightened, their minds flashing with numerous insights, truly feeling what it means "to be enlightened by one's words rather than poring over books for a decade."
    At this moment, Qinchuan, in their eyes, became immeasurably grand! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Teaching the Cultivation Technique

    Qinchuan's lecture lasted a full four hours.Everyone in the courtyard listened intently, mesmerized. When Qinchuan finished speaking, they were still deeply absorbed and unable to extricate themselves.
    It took quite a while.
    Only then did everyone gradually regain their senses, feeling as though their horizons had been significantly broadened. Regarding cultivation, it was as if a new door had been opened.
    "Who would have thought that our clan leader had such profound understanding of martial arts? Between the Tempering Body Realm and the Condensed Truth Realm, there is actually so much knowledge involved."
    "These matters... we have never heard anyone mention before, not even recorded in the ancient books. How did the clan leader come to know of them?"
    The elders were amazed by Qinchuan's extensive knowledge but could not help wondering how he came to know these secrets.
    Qinchuan merely smiled at this and did not explain.
    As the head of the Qin Family, if he didn't wish to speak, no matter how curious the members of the Qin Family were, they couldn't possibly press him for answers.
    "With knowledge of these secrets and the clan leader's guidance on breakthrough techniques, our cultivation levels will definitely see great improvement within two months!"
    Afterward, everyone's spirits were lifted, their eyes shining with excitement.
    Hearing this, Qinchuan shook his head and said, "Two months is too long. I'll only give you one month. During this month, you must focus entirely on improving your cultivation level."
    "In this month, the family will provide you with sufficient cultivation resources, ensuring your needs for cultivation are met."
    "Moreover, I will now transmit to you some cultivation techniques suitable for your practice."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone in the courtyard was immediately shocked.
    With two months remaining until the year-end celebration, they didn't understand why Qinchuan mentioned they only had one month. Furthermore, his talk of transmitting suitable cultivation techniques to them was puzzling¡ªwasn't the family's collection of techniques all stored in the Martial Skill Pavilion?
    "The techniques I'm going to transmit to you are of a much higher level than those in the family's Martial Skill Pavilion."
    "Third Elder, I have previously observed your martial arts situation in secret. Your constitution actually leans towards the fire attribute, but you have been practicing the Xuanyin Technique, which leans towards the water attribute. This has significantly reduced your cultivation efficiency."
    "I have here a Red Sun Xuan Technique, a high-grade Xuan-level fire attribute technique, which should be a very good match for you," Qinchuan said.
    Cultivation methods and martial skills are divided into four levels: Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang, each level with four grades, namely low-grade, intermediate-grade, high-grade, and supreme-grade.
    For a small family like the Qin Family, the highest level technique in the Martial Skill Pavilion is merely of the intermediate-grade Yellow Level.
    Even the highest level technique of the Zhao Family, the Withered Wood Art, is only of the high-grade Yellow Level.
    Hence, at this moment.
    Hearing that Qinchuan actually had a high-grade Xuan-level fire attribute technique to transmit to the Third Elder, everyone in the courtyard from the Qin Family was stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.
    The Third Elder was even more dumbfounded on the spot and after a long while managed to stammer out, "Clan... Clan Leader, what did you just say? A high-grade Xuan-level technique?!"
    "It's merely a Xuan-level technique; what's there to make such a fuss about? Aren't you going to come over?" Qinchuan said nonchalantly, not considering a Xuan-level technique anything to marvel at.
    Not to mention Xuan-level techniques, he possessed countless Heavenly-level techniques. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Even techniques that exceeded the limitations of the grading system, he knew several of them.
    Not to mention.
    His self-created Asura Reincarnation Art was a technique that transcended level boundaries!
    However, Qinchuan was not currently transmitting higher-level techniques.
    The main reason was that the higher the level of the technique, the more difficult it was to comprehend. Without sufficient insight, no matter how advanced the technique, it would be futile if one could not understand it.
    Of course, the Third Elder wouldn't complain about the high-grade Xuan-level technique Qinchuan was transmitting.
    In fact, at this moment, his heart was bursting with excitement beyond measure!
    Compared to the Yellow Level cultivation techniques in the Qin Family's Martial Skill Pavilion, a Xuan Level technique was practically a divine technique to him!
    Qinchuan didn't waste any words. He condensed his finger and touched it to the Third Elder's forehead, transmitting a wisp of his consciousness, along with the cultivation method of the Red Sun Xuan Technique.
    "A Xuan Level technique, this is truly a Xuan Level technique!"
    Upon receiving Qinchuan's transmitted technique, sensing the grand and majestic aura of the Red Sun Xuan Technique overwhelming him, he was instantly struck with shock and his body trembled with excitement.
    He didn't even have time to ponder how Qinchuan could possess such a sophisticated cultivation technique, only pressing down his excitement and about to express his gratitude to Qinchuan, when he was impatiently sent aside by Qinchuan, "Now that you have received the technique, make way quickly, find a corner and start pondering over it. If there's anything you don't understand, ask me later. You only have one day!"
    "Next!"
    Having said that, Qinchuan looked at the other elders.
    "What? Do we all get a share as well?"
    The other elders immediately became as excited as if injected with adrenaline, crowding around in haste.
    "One at a time, um, Second Elder, your body has a cold attribute, and this Cold Lament Art suits you well."
    "Hmm, Fifth Elder, your constitution is suitable for Wood Attribute Techniques, this Encountering Spring Art should suit you quite well..."
    "Ninth Elder, you have a Fire Attribute constitution, just like the Third Elder. It's best for you to practice the Red Sun Xuan Technique."
    "..."
    All of the Qin Family elders received the transmitted techniques and instantly were filled with surprise and excitement. They intended to prostrate themselves in gratitude towards Qinchuan, but all were sent by Qinchuan to the corners to comprehend the techniques.
    "Alright, it's your turn now."
    "Qin Shan."
    After transmitting to the elders, Qinchuan then began to transmit techniques to the Qin Family's direct descendants.
    These direct descendants of the Qin Family immediately became extremely excited. They had watched the elders receive satisfactory techniques one by one, some laughing heartily, others moved to tears, looking forward with anticipation, and now it was finally their turn.
    Qin Shan, upon hearing Qinchuan call him, hurried forward excitedly.
    Qinchuan looked at Qin Shan and frowned slightly.
    "Patriarch, what's wrong?"
    Qin Shan became very nervous seeing this.
    The furrow in Qinchuan's brow smoothed as he spoke, "Your constitution, I knew of it when I checked your Dantian earlier."
    "Your constitution is not a common one of the Five Elements attribute, but a special one called Thunder Spirit Body."
    "Therefore, the technique most suitable for you should be a Thunder Attribute technique. However, thunder attribute techniques are rather rare compared to the Five Elements attribute ones."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Qin Shan's eyes immediately showed a hint of disappointment, "Patriarch, do you not have a suitable technique for me?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't have one, but that the Thunder Attribute Technique I have is of a rather high level!"
    Qin Shan's eyes widened in disbelief, "Higher than a Xuan Level technique?"
    Qinchuan was indifferent, saying blandly, "What's so great about a mere Xuan Level technique? It's just a bunch of trash."
    Xuan Level techniques are trash?
    Qin Shan's mouth twitched involuntarily, speechless.
    You must know, even in the entire Great Wilderness City, it might not be possible to find a single Xuan Level technique!
    Even in the whole Shanhe County, a Xuan Level Technique could be considered a treasure beyond compare!
    If word were to get out, it would be enough to cause a bloodbath!
    Yet in the Patriarch's eyes, it was so worthless?

 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Earth Level Cultivation Technique

    "Thunder Attribute techniques have always been scarce because individuals with a Thunder Attribute constitution are not common; it's considered a Special Physique. I do have quite a few Thunder Attribute techniques here, but they are all of rather high levels,"said Qinchuan, looking toward Qin Shan with a slight smile, "You, would you like to learn?"
    At those words, Qin Shan's heart started pounding furiously. Upon hearing Qinchuan's question, he immediately knelt down, his face flushed with excitement, "I beg the family head to teach me."
    Techniques that surpass Xuan level.
    That would be at least Earth level.
    He knew that Earth level techniques were of extraordinary value and far surpassed the Profound level techniques in worth. Should the news leak, it would likely cause a sensation throughout the entire Tianyuan Nation.
    He didn't understand why Qinchuan possessed so many High Rank techniques. At that moment, he felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt upon hearing Qinchuan's casual question. His blood rushed to his head, turning his face beet red.
    "The higher the level of the technique, the more efficient the cultivation, and the stronger and more extraordinary the True Qi cultivated from it,"
    "However, the difficulty of cultivating High Rank techniques is incomparable to ordinary ones. Without sufficient comprehension, it would be very difficult to gain even an initial understanding of them. The lowest level Thunder Attribute technique I have here is also an Earth level technique."
    "Do you have the confidence to comprehend it?"
    Qinchuan asked, looking at Qin Shan.
    "I... I have confidence!"
    Qin Shan said earnestly, his eyes blazing.
    He felt as though Qinchuan's words were a temptation directed at him.
    Earth level technique?!
    If he really could cultivate an Earth level technique, then his cultivation efficiency, as well as the quality of his True Qi, would greatly improve, thereby significantly strengthening his power!
    "Alright, since you are confident in your understanding, I will teach you."
    Seeing Qin Shan's confidence, Qinchuan nodded in approval. A person lacking self-confidence wasn't someone Qinchuan would waste time nurturing.
    If one didn't believe in oneself, how could such a person achieve great things or hold hope for others?
    Without further ado, Qinchuan pointed a finger at Qin Shan's forehead, transferring a Low Grade Earth level Thunder Attribute technique to him.
    He also possessed many even higher level Thunder Attribute techniques, including a considerable number at the Heavenly level, but feared that Qin Shan might not be able to grasp them.
    Having received Qinchuan's teaching, Qin Shan immediately felt as if a symphony of profound heavenly sounds echoed in his mind, with the profound and elusive Low Grade Earth level Thunder Attribute technique surfacing completely in his thoughts.
    The domineering and fierce aura hit him squarely in the face, leaving Qin Shan profoundly shaken.
    Then, bowing deeply to Qinchuan, his eyes filled with utmost sincerity, he resolved silently in his heart that he must refine this technique as soon as possible to enhance his own strength. Then, at the family's annual celebration in two months, he would defeat the Zhao Family's peer disciples, living up to the family head's expectations!
    Afterward, Qin Shan stepped aside.
    Qinchuan then began to impart techniques and guidance to each primary descendant of the Qin Family.
    He transferred the most suitable techniques for cultivation based on each of their actual conditions.
    It was only when the residual sunlight stained the sky with blood that Qinchuan finally finished imparting techniques to everyone.
    Apart from those with Special Physiques, ordinary Martial Artists usually have a Five Elements Attribute constitution, so the variety of techniques that Qinchuan imparted wasn't vast; he mainly circulated some Profound Level techniques of the Five Elements.
    Qin Shan was an exception.
    His Thunder Attribute constitution was considered separate from the Five Elements, and Qinchuan transferred to him the Low Grade Earth level Thunder Attribute technique, the Nine Variations of the Thunder God Mysterious Technique.
    "Alright, that concludes the transmission of techniques. Digest the knowledge about the techniques to break through that I've explained earlier; in one month, I will select the most outstanding among you to proceed to the next phase of advancement."
    "This will be the greatest transformation of your lives, as well as your opportunity. Whether you can seize it or not depends on yourselves."
    "You may all leave now."
    With that, Qinchuan waved his hand.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone was startled and immensely curious about the next phase of improvement that Qinchuan mentioned would take place in a month.
    "We will certainly not disappoint the family head's expectations!"
    Saying this, the people took their leave one after another, and upon leaving the eastern courtyard, they hurried back to their residences, eager to meditate on the numerous pieces of knowledge about the path of cultivation that Qinchuan had explained earlier, including techniques for breakthroughs at various stages, and so on.
    Afterward, they immersed themselves wholeheartedly in the comprehension and cultivation of the cultivation techniques imparted by Qinchuan.
    Originally, they had no confidence in the upcoming competition with the Zhao Family during the year-end celebration in two months' time.
    But now, everyone was surging with zeal and filled with fighting spirit!
    With Qinchuan's guidance and the cultivation techniques he taught, which far surpassed the highest-level techniques of the Zhao Family, as well as Qinchuan's promise to fully open up the family's cultivation resources to support their needs, they might indeed have a chance to surpass the Zhao Family within two months!
    "Two months, no, one month! Within one month, not only will I restore my cultivation level, I will become stronger and surpass Zhao Wujie!"
    In his isolated courtyard, Qin Shan's expression was determined, his eyes brimming with zeal!
    However, at that moment, he did not rush into cultivation but pondered over the Earth Level, Low Grade Thunder Attribute Xuan technique, Nine Variations of the Thunder God, which Qinchuan had taught him.
    When Qin Shan left the eastern courtyard to return home, Qinchuan had specifically called him aside to explain the core essence and some martial enlightenment of the Nine Variations of the Thunder God Divine Skills.
    This was very helpful to Qin Shan. At present, immersed in deep contemplation, he seriously meditated on this technique and quickly gained some insights. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    ...
    The Eastern Courtyard.
    After everyone had left, Qinchuan began refining some elixirs to assist in cultivation.
    His alchemy skills were extraordinary; he directly placed ten sets of ingredients and refined ten batches of elixirs at once, filling the pill furnace to its capacity.
    Indeed, if it were not for the limitations of the pill furnace's size, he would have wished to refine even more elixirs simultaneously.
    If any other alchemists saw this method of alchemy, they would likely think he had lost his mind.
    After all, for ordinary alchemists, refining a single elixir at a time did not guarantee success, let alone mass refining like Qinchuan was doing.
    But Qinchuan's mastery in the Alchemy Dao was simply too profound. His understanding of medicinal properties and alchemy had completely surpassed imagination, and his control over every detail was so familiar it could not be any more so.
    For him, alchemy was as simple as eating and drinking, without any difficulty, reaching the realm where he could do as he pleased.
    As for the ingredients, they had been prepared by the elders upon their departure at Qinchuan's instruction.
    A batch of elixirs was quickly finished, and Qinchuan proceeded to refine the second batch.
    The first batch of elixirs Qinchuan refined was the Foundation Establishment Pill, which helps martial artists build their foundation, cleanse their marrow, fortify their bones, and improve their constitution.
    Since he refined ten sets of ingredients together, coupled with Qinchuan's terrifying success rate in pill concoction, this batch produced ninety-nine pills!
    A hundred percent terrifying success rate in pill concoction!
    If anyone else were to witness this scene, they would likely be so shocked they'd be rendered speechless.
    Even those so-called masters of the Alchemy Dao, if they saw what had transpired, might very well be filled with self-doubt and end their alchemy careers in shame...

 Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Hong Lian Tian Di

    The second batch of elixirs that Qinchuan had refined was a type of cultivation pill helpful in increasing cultivation speed without any side effects, a very precious low-rank cultivation pill.This kind of elixir was known as the Primordial Yang Pill, and there were equally ninety-nine of them.
    And all were of the Spirit Pill Level.
    "Brother, it's time to eat!"
    Just as Qinchuan finished storing away the Primordial Yang Pills he had refined, Qin Xiaoyu, bouncing with energy, ran over and hugged Qinchuan's arm, shouting.
    Qinchuan hugged Qin Xiaoyu with one arm, kissed her on her little face, and smiled, "Okay, it's time to eat. What dishes did Xiaoyu make today?"
    "..."
    After dinner, Qinchuan took out a Foundation Establishment Pill and said, "Xiaoyu, this is a Foundation Establishment Pill, it can cleanse your marrow and fortify your bones, and after you take it, it will lay the foundation for your cultivation."
    Qin Xiaoyu was still young, and because Qinchuan had been campaigning outside and seldom at home in the past, he hadn't had the chance to attend to Qin Xiaoyu's cultivation.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, excitement and surprise instantly appeared on Qin Xiaoyu's face, "Brother, can I start cultivating now?"
    "When I become a martial artist, then I will protect my brother in the future!"
    Qin Xiaoyu said cutely.
    Hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help laughing, a hint of warmth in his eyes. At that moment, there was no trace of the coldness or majesty of an Asura about him, just indulgent as he gently stroked Qin Xiaoyu's head, saying, "Good, when Xiaoyu becomes a powerful martial artist in the future, then Xiaoyu can protect her brother."
    Looking at the innocent face of Qin Xiaoyu, Qinchuan couldn't help but recall the image of another little girl in his mind.
    That little girl, just like Qin Xiaoyu, was innocent and kind, just as adorable.
    He remembered when he first met her, she was a little beggar who had fought with stray dogs on the streets for food, food that she couldn't bear to eat herself but would instead bring back to a frail young boy.
    Unfortunately.
    That young boy was taken away by a powerful force who had set their sights on his talent.
    She cried heart-wrenchingly in the lonely rainy night, running barefoot in pursuit, but could only watch helplessly as they took him away into the sky, disappearing without a trace.
    For some reason, seeing that girl crying so poignantly in the rainy night,
    He ultimately couldn't resist his compassionate heart and took the little girl under his wing, taught her Daoist divine abilities, and guided her cultivation.
    Until one day, that girl grew into an exceptionally beautiful and peerless immortal.
    That day, she finally tracked down the mysterious force that had taken her brother, but to her grief, she found that the young boy had bled to death between heaven and earth.
    She went mad in a single night, annihilated that terrifying force, and became the peerless Empress, Hong Lian the Heavenly Sovereign.
    "Hong Lian..."
    "I really don't know if teaching you Dao magic and bestowing you with divine skills back then saved you or harmed you..."
    In his mind, the peerless figure of the Empress dressed in red, intimidating an era, thinking of her madness that night, Qinchuan couldn't help but sigh heavily.
    "Perhaps I shouldn't have told you about the Immortal Burial Site."
    Qinchuan, looking at Qin Xiaoyu, as if seeing the Heavenly Sovereign Hong Lian, murmured to himself, unable to hold back.
    "Brother, what are you talking about?"
    "Who is Hong Lian, and what is the Immortal Burial Site?"
    Qin Xiaoyu, with wide-open eyes, asked with curiosity.
    Hearing Qin Xiaoyu's tender voice, Qinchuan snapped back from his memories, the figure of the Heavenly Sovereign Hong Lian disappearing, replaced with the innocent face of Qin Xiaoyu.
    "It's nothing, Xiaoyu, quickly swallow this Foundation Establishment Pill, and I will help you refine it," Qinchuan said, regaining his composure, a smile surfacing as he spoke to Qin Xiaoyu.
    "Okay!"
    Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu's eyes curved into a smile, resembling crescent moons, and then she swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill Qinchuan had given her.
    Qinchuan asked Qin Xiaoyu to sit down, then circulated True Qi to help refine the efficacy of the Foundation Establishment Pill for her.
    As the True Qi surged into Qin Xiaoyu's body, Qinchuan abruptly opened his eyes, and a blazing light shot forth, tinged with a startling astonishment.
    "Myriad Laws Treasure Body?!"
    Qinchuan was taken aback in sudden shock.
    This... How is that possible?!
    How could there exist two Myriad Laws Treasure Bodies in the world at the same time?!
    Qinchuan's expression was unpredictable.
    The Myriad Laws Treasure Body was an incredibly powerful special physique.
    Among its most fearsome abilities was the invulnerability to all forms of Dao magic!
    With this physique, if one cultivated it to great achievement or even perfection, one could almost become invincible in the world!
    Because any magical powers or Divine Skills would hardly pose a threat to it.
    This type of physique was unique in the entire world.
    In a given era, there would only be one.
    This was a rule set by the Heavenly Dao!
    The only Myriad Laws Treasure Body Qinchuan had ever seen was that of Hong Lian, the Empress!
    In years past, it was with the Myriad Laws Treasure Body and his guidance that Hong Lian became an unrivaled Empress for her generation!
    And now.
    Qinchuan discovered that his sister in this life, Qin Xiaoyu, actually possessed the Myriad Laws Treasure Body just like the Empress Hong Lian!
    This caused Qinchuan's face to change uncontrollably as countless thoughts surged through his mind.
    He closed his eyes.
    The Myriad Laws Treasure Body was unique in the entire world.
    If now, in this life, his sister was the Myriad Laws Treasure Body, then what about the Empress Hong Lian...
    "Has she... fallen?"
    Qinchuan couldn't help but let out a deep sigh. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This final reincarnation of his had spanned a hundred thousand years.
    What had happened during these hundred thousand years?
    Had that girl Hong Lian truly fallen?
    "With her cultivation level and fortune at that time, who could have caused her fall?"
    Afterward, Qinchuan pondered, visions of legendary figures flashing through his mind until he suddenly opened his eyes, and murder swelled to the heavens, "Was it them?"
    As Qinchuan's aura suddenly surged to the sky.
    In an instant, the wind and the clouds changed color, and blood light cast the firmament in reflection!
    The entire sky seemed to turn a crimson color at that moment!
    ...
    "What happened?!"
    "Why has the sky turned this color?"
    "Such a terrifying murderous aura..."
    "It's like I can see Hell!"
    At this moment.
    Countless people in Great Wilderness City noticed the crimson sky and felt fear and unease deep in their souls!
    The crimson color, reflected in people's pupils, brought endless dread and despair, as if plunging them into the cruel Asura Purgatory.
    Only within the Qin Residence was there calm.
    Because nearly everyone was hiding in their own rooms at this moment, either digesting the cultivation knowledge Qinchuan had explained during the day or comprehending the Cultivation Techniques he had taught them.
    "Brother, what's... what's happened to you?"
    In the eastern courtyard, Qin Xiaoyu felt the terrifying aura from Qinchuan, as well as his dreadful expression, and her face turned ashen as she hastily spoke out.
    Her tender voice reached Qinchuan's ears.
    Qinchuan suddenly came back to his senses and quickly suppressed the Emperor Soul, along with the murderous intent in his heart.
    Gazing at Qin Xiaoyu, whose face was pale, Qinchuan immediately felt self-reproach and a wave of relief.
    Fortunately, Qin Xiaoyu was a Myriad Laws Treasure Body, and although she had not yet awakened or activated it, she possessed some mysterious aspects; otherwise, facing his unleashed line of murderous intent from the Emperor Soul up close earlier, she would have likely been shattered in spirit by now.
    If that were the case, he would have been haunted by regret for life.

 Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Collective Improvement

    "I'm sorry, Xiaoyu, are you alright?"Qinchuan snapped back to reality and hurriedly asked with concern.
    Qin Xiaoyu shook her head and said, "I'm fine, it's just that brother was really scary just now."
    Seeing that Qin Xiaoyu was fine, Qinchuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and secretly marveled in his heart. The Myriad Laws Treasure Body truly was extraordinary¡ªeven if it had not been fully activated or awakened, it was still immensely wondrous.
    Stroking Qin Xiaoyu's head, Qinchuan stood up, "Xiaoyu, your constitution is quite special, capable of automatically absorbing and refining the medicinal strength of the elixirs. There's no need for me to refine them for you. You should rest early."
    "Special physique?"
    Qin Xiaoyu, not fully understanding but nodding anyway, said to Qinchuan, "Brother, you should rest early too."
    Qinchuan smiled and nodded, then returned to his own room, but he couldn't help but think of the little girl from years past.
    He somewhat couldn't believe that she, that girl, really had fallen, had she?
    She was so brilliantly talented, an unmatched Empress of her generation, standing at the pinnacle of the Divine Path¡ªit was hard to imagine that she had already fallen.
    After pondering for a long time, the Xuan Moon rose in the sky.
    Qinchuan heaved a sigh and then collected his thoughts.
    He took out a Primordial Yang Pill, swallowed it, and started to operate the Asura Reincarnation Art, beginning his cultivation practice.
    A stream of rich medicinal strength turned into pure power, flowing through his limbs and bones, finally sinking into the Dantian and becoming strands of pure True Qi.
    His Asura Reincarnation Art was unparalleled in the world, a cultivation technique he created in a previous life, verified through nine cycles of reincarnation, transcending the ordinary.
    Coupled with a drop of diluted Asura True Blood from his previous life used for body refining, cleansing his marrow and bones, his physical constitution this life was tremendously improved.
    Therefore, the True Qi he cultivated was incredibly pure and of extremely high quality.
    The speed of his cultivation was also astonishingly fast.
    A Primordial Yang Pill, which would take an ordinary martial artist at least a month to completely refine, Qinchuan managed to fully absorb it over the course of just one night.
    As dawn broke, Qinchuan's cultivation level achieved another breakthrough, stepping from the third layer peak of the Condensed Truth Realm into the fourth layer.
    He called over the Third Elder and handed over the Foundation Establishment Pills and Primordial Yang Pills he had refined the day after everyone had left, saying:
    "These two types of pills, the former is the Foundation Establishment Pill, which has the effects of cleansing the marrow and bones and improving one's cultivation constitution. You personally distribute it to every direct descendant of the Qin Family."
    "The latter is the Primordial Yang Pill, an elixir that aids in cultivation, containing a vast essence of strength, dozens of times more potent than the effects of the Condensed Truth Pill and without any side effects. All the Qin Family elders, as well as the direct descendants, one pill each."
    "Just one pill is enough to last you a month for refining."
    "Once you have fully refined it, your cultivation can be improved by at least one to two realms, and there will be no side effects." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan tossed the two types of pills into the elder's hands.
    "Foundation Establishment Pill and Primordial Yang Pill?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Third Elder was immediately shocked beyond measure.
    These two Spirit Pills could actually improve cultivation constitution and cultivation level?!
    And there were no side effects?!
    "Alright, you may go."
    Qinchuan waved his hand.
    Hearing this, the Third Elder suppressed the shock in his heart and respectfully bowed before taking his leave.
    His eyes shone with brilliant light.
    "Who would have thought our Family Head could refine such Spirit Pills? With the Family Head at the helm, our Qin Family will surely soar to the Nine Heavens in the future!"
    The Third Elder quickly left, distributing the pills swiftly.
    ...
    In the following days, Qinchuan spent his time immersed in cultivation.
    In fact, not just Qinchuan¡ªevery direct descendant and elder in the entire Qin Residence was also busy cultivating.
    Thanks to Qinchuan's previous guidance, along with the transmission of high rank cultivation techniques that matched their constitutions, and the support of various pill resources, the cultivation levels of everyone in the Qin Family were rapidly improving.

 Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Going to the Great Wilderness

    A month had flashed by in the blink of an eye.During this short period, the cultivation levels of all direct descendants of the Qin Family, as well as the Elders, improved by leaps and bounds, a terrifyingly rapid growth!
    Among them, Qin Shan stood out the most. Not only had he fully recovered his cultivation level, but he had also made further progress beyond that.
    Just yesterday, Qin Shan's cultivation level had already broken through to the very peak of the Tempering Body Realm Ninth Layer!
    There was already a tendency for him to catch up with Zhao Wujie, the great young master of the Zhao Family!
    Moreover, the cultivation technique he practiced was the Earth Level 'Nine Variations of the Thunder God.' His True Qi possessed the Thunder Attribute, which was extremely violent and of much higher quality than that of martial artists at the same realm.
    Therefore, his actual combat power was much stronger than martial artists at the same realm!
    Besides Qin Shan, several other direct descendants had also cultivated to the late stage of the Tempering Body Realm Ninth Layer.
    These few were the most outstanding in terms of talent among the current generation of the Qin Family. They were Qin He, Qin Lie, Qin Zhong, Qin Xiang, and Qin Guan.
    As for the generation of Qin Family Elders, the one with the greatest increase in cultivation level was the Second Elder. In one month's time, he had risen from the early stage of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm to the late stage of the Fourth Layer.
    However, the Elder with the highest cultivation level was still the Third Elder. His cultivation level had impressively advanced to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    He was only a step away from the Fifth Layer of Condensed Truth Realm.
    As for Qinchuan, his cultivation level had also reached the late stage of Condensed Truth Realm Fourth Layer.
    This was because he deliberately slowed down his pace to solidify his foundation and enhance his own potential and depth so that in the future he would smoothly awaken his Innate Body.
    He valued the Innate Body extremely highly!
    This was crucial for whether he could break free from the shackles of the Divine Path, unravel the domain of the Immortal Path, and determine success or failure when he ventured into the legendary Immortal Burial Site!
    Otherwise, with his talent and methods, had he simply aimed to increase his realm, breaking through to the Meridian Opening Realm above the Condensed Truth within a month would not have been difficult for him.
    But that could have caused his Martial Arts foundation to be unstable, which in turn could create hidden troubles for him when awakening a complete Innate Body in the future.
    However, due to his body being refined by the Asura True Blood, and the cultivation technique he practiced being extremely profound, the power he could bear in each stage far surpassed that of ordinary people. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This directly led to him controlling far more power than average people within the same realm!
    So although the improvement of his cultivation level seemed modest, the actual increase in his strength was far beyond imagination.
    "Patriarch, during this month, all of our cultivation levels have greatly improved. At this rate, a month later, in the wager battle with the Zhao Family, we will not be entirely without chances of winning!"
    All the Elders arrived at Qinchuan's eastern courtyard as promised. Seeing Qinchuan, everyone's faces were flushed with excitement.
    In a single month, they had broken through numerous minor realms.
    And that was almost everyone in the entire family!
    To put it dramatically, it was like "riding the clouds to ascend to the heavens!"
    In the past, such an event was unimaginable for them.
    But now, they had truly experienced this skyrocketing pace of cultivation!
    And all this was brought to them by Qinchuan.
    This made them respect and revere Qinchuan even more.
    Qinchuan calmly surveyed everyone and then nodded slightly, "It seems that in this past month, none of you have been slacking off, and your cultivation levels have significantly improved."
    "However, as martial artists, cultivation level is naturally important, but besides that, actual combat is also of utmost importance."
    "True powerhouses should have an iron will, a steadfast Dao Heart, and rich combat experience. You need to be tempered through battle, forged in blood and fire!"
    "Therefore, in the upcoming month, I will select a few of you to join me in heading to the Great Wilderness for life and death training!"
    "The Great Wilderness is fraught with danger; demon beasts are ferocious, bloodthirsty, and cruel. Those going there for trials will undoubtedly face many perils. If you're afraid of death, back out now."
    "Otherwise, once we enter the Great Wilderness, your fate will be in your own hands. Everything will be up to you!"
    Qinchuan's words were calm, but they carried a chilling authority that made people shudder.
    Hearing that Qinchuan was actually planning to take them to the Great Wilderness for experience, everyone's complexion changed slightly.
    The Great Wilderness was full of dangers, inhabited by countless powerful demon beasts. Many adventurers who ventured into it had been buried there, turning into food for the beasts.
    Moreover, it was said that traces of demons could be found in the deepest parts of the Great Wilderness.
    These demons, capable of flight and transformation, were simply not something that ordinary martial artists could resist. If one had the misfortune of encountering them, almost certainly, death was inevitable!
    So, when they heard that Qinchuan wanted to take them to the Great Wilderness for training, a chill ran through them instantly.
    However, they soon clenched their teeth and, without anyone choosing to quit, they all said, "If the Patriarch isn't afraid, then we have nothing to fear!"
    "That's right, the Patriarch is correct. True powerhouses need to be tempered through countless battles, through the ordeals of blood and fire. We are willing to follow the Patriarch to the Great Wilderness for trials, and may our fates be in our own hands!"
    Seeing that everyone was undaunted, Qinchuan nodded with slight satisfaction, "It's good that you have this courage, and that you have not wasted my efforts in nurturing you."
    "However, I cannot take too many people with me for training in the Great Wilderness."
    "Second Elder, Third Elder, Fifth Elder, Seventh Elder, the four of you will come with me. The rest of the Elders will stay to temporarily manage the clan affairs. Of course, your cultivation level must not fall behind."
    "In addition, among the younger generation, Qin Shan, Qin He, Qin Lie, Qin Zhong, Qin Xiang, and Qin Guan, the six of you, prepare yourselves as well. You will accompany me and the Elders. We set out after a moment of incense burning."
    His trip to the Great Wilderness was not just to temper everyone; that was just a side objective.
    He had another purpose!
    And this purpose was the real reason for heading to the Great Wilderness!
    With the memories of his past life merging with those of this one, his understanding of the Great Wilderness had also changed!

 Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Trial in the Great Wilderness

    Qinchuan led the group out of the Qin Residence, and they headed directly towards Great Wilderness City."Those are people from the Qin Family, they've kept their doors closed for an entire month. Are they finally willing to show their faces?"
    "They're carrying luggage; where are they planning to go?"
    "There's only a month left until the annual celebration of Great Wilderness City and the time of the bet between the Qin Family and the Zhao Family. Is it possible that knowing they can't defeat the Zhao Family, they're planning to slip away early?"
    As Qinchuan and the others exited the Qin Residence, some passing martial artists noticed the bundles carried by the Second Elder and the others and couldn't help but talk amongst themselves.
    In a place like Great Wilderness City, Storage Treasures were considered quite precious, and a declining second-tier family like the Qin Family naturally would not possess such things.
    Let alone the Qin Family, the entire Great Wilderness City had very few people who were qualified to wear a Storage Ring or even carry a Storage Bag.
    That's why the Second Elder and others were each carrying a bundle of their own, holding their weapons in hand.
    As for Qinchuan, his hands were empty. Various supplies were stored inside the black Dao Lotus in his sea of consciousness.
    The black Dao Lotus wasn't specifically a Storage Treasure, but it had its own space inside.
    Qinchuan now couldn't easily use it against enemies, as he couldn't withstand the power of the black Dao Lotus, but using it to store items didn't pose any problem.
    At the moment, seeing the Second Elder and the others carrying their bundles and weapons, as if they were about to leave the city, many people associated this with the upcoming bet between the Qin and Zhao families a month later, speculating whether Qinchuan and the others wanted to leave early.
    Qinchuan remained indifferent to the discussions of the people in the city, seemingly as if he hadn't heard them at all, certainly not taking them to heart.
    However, Qin Shan and the other direct descendants, with the impetuousness of youth and blood heating their heads¡ªespecially when they heard the scoffs about the bet Qinchuan had made with the Zhao Family, suggesting it was an act of cowardice fearing the might of the Zhao Family¡ªnearly became agitated enough to start a fight.
    "Some people just love to wag their tongues; don't mind them. If you feel angry, when we're in the Great Wilderness, take the time to perfect your martial skills and strength. In a month, let's use our power to silence them!"
    Qinchuan's calm voice reached Qin Shan and the others, which managed to quell the anger in their hearts.
    They cast a cold glance at those who were talking and thought to themselves that in a month's time, they would definitely surprise everyone.
    The group didn't delay any further and quickly left the city.
    After leaving Great Wilderness City, everyone began to utilize their movement techniques, using Body Technique Martial Arts to travel. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The cultivation techniques Qinchuan had taught them were far from ordinary. Included among them were complete sets of martial skills, including body techniques.
    Now, while using the travel time, everyone also took the opportunity to practice their movement skills.
    Except for Qin Shan, everyone else was cultivating Xuan Level techniques, and the True Qi they were developing was of much better quality and more robust in quantity than what they had been cultivating with their Yellow Level techniques.
    At this moment, as everyone used their movement techniques to travel, they soon vanished from the outskirts of Great Wilderness City.
    "I'm not seeing things, am I?"
    "That was the Qin Family's people just now, right?"
    "How could their movement speed be so fast? In the blink of an eye, they've all disappeared?"
    A few soldiers guarding the city gate watched as the Qin Family members sped off into the distance until only their vague silhouettes remained. They couldn't help but rub their eyes in astonishment.
    ...
    "Qinchuan took some of the Qin Family elders and junior members out of the city?"
    At the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianheng received the news and was slightly taken aback.
    "There's only a month until the bet with our Zhao Family. What are they doing leaving the city at this time?"
    Zhao Tianheng furrowed his brows.
    "Father, it doesn't matter what they do; it's too late for them."
    "By the time the month is up and the day of the bet arrives, whether the Qin Family fights or not, their properties will be ours!" Zhao Wujie said dismissively.
    Zhao Tianheng nodded and laughed, "You're right. However, we still need to keep an eye on the Qin Family, we can't let all of them escape, lest they take with them resources that belong to our Zhao Family."
    Saying this, he waved his hand, summoning a few of the Zhao Family guards, "You go and keep watch at the Qin Family gate. For this one month, don't let any more people from the Qin Family leave."
    The guards responded with a salute, "Patriarch rest assured, with us guarding, not a single person from the Qin Family will be able to come out."
    Zhao Tianheng waved his hand and the guards dispersed.
    "Wu Ji, although those younger members of the Qin Family are nothing but a bunch of trash, with your current cultivation level at the Early Stage of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, it will be easy for you to crush them when the time comes."
    "However, your goal is not just these juniors from the Qin Family. You must strive to make your way out of Great Wilderness City one day and join a Sect, becoming a true person of high status. Do you understand?" Zhao Tianheng, after dismissing the guards, looked at Zhao Wujie, who had been somewhat neglecting his cultivation this past month, and earnestly instructed him.

 Chapter 26: Chapter 26 Coveted

    The Great Wilderness was not very far from Great Wilderness City. Qinchuan led the Qin Family members with Body Technique Martial Arts, and in just half a day's time, they had arrived at the edge of the Great Wilderness.The Great Wilderness was vast, with densely packed forests as far as the eye could see, verdant and lush, robust and tall.
    In the depths, crisscrossing mountain ranges towered like a congregation of giant dragons.
    After climbing over a tall mountain range, Qinchuan looked out towards the Great Wilderness not far away. He saw the succession of mountain ranges and the familiar terrain, which elicited from him a faint sigh.
    "The Great Wilderness, is it indeed the Panlong Cave of the past?", he mused. "After a hundred thousand years, time has wrought some changes, and even the name of this Panlong Cave has been changed to the Great Wilderness..."
    Qinchuan said softly, "By that account, Great Wilderness City should have originally been known as Panlong City..."
    Thinking thus, Qinchuan's gaze suddenly drifted deep into the Great Wilderness, his eyes becoming profound. "If the Great Wilderness is truly the Panlong Cave of ancient times, then are they still there?"
    "And that thing... After a hundred thousand years, I wonder if its ferocity has been washed clean?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's mumblings, the Qin Family members all looked bewildered and asked, "Patriarch, what are you talking about?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and did not explain anything to them but took the lead and dashed down the mountain ridge. After several leaps and bounds, he arrived at a relatively open area at the entrance of the Great Wilderness.
    There were some martial artists nearby, forming adventure groups, clustered in bunches, all emitting a thick scent of blood.
    "Let's all rest a bit and recover our True Qi. Afterwards, we will enter the Great Wilderness," he said without paying much attention to the adventurers around, instead focusing on the Qin Family members who had consumed a considerable amount of True Qi due to continuous travel using their Body Techniques.
    The Qin Family elders were fine, with their Cultivation Level at the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm and their True Qi relatively vigorous, they still had some energy to spare.
    However, the younger generation had a harder time enduring the sustained travel with Body Techniques, which had greatly taxed them, and they all now showed signs of fatigue.
    As for Qinchuan himself, he felt no discomfort at all.
    His physical body was inherently strong, and after three years of constant battle in the outside world, he had forged a powerful physique.
    Moreover, the refining of his body with Asura True Blood had made his physical body extremely formidable. Even without using True Qi, just relying on his physical strength to run for half a day would not result in any fatigue.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin Family members immediately breathed a sigh of relief, promptly sitting down cross-legged to recuperate and restore their True Qi.
    Qinchuan, however, directly threw a pill bottle to each person. Inside were Spirit Pill Level Qi-Recovery Pills:
    "These are Qi-Recovery Pills. With your current Cultivation Level, taking one will be enough to restore all your True Qi in a short time."
    The Qin Family members were taken aback upon receiving the pills, "Patriarch, isn't this too wasteful? The value of these pills..."
    "They are just some Low Rank Qi-Recovery Pills. If we run out, I'll refine more. You all should quickly restore your True Qi, so we can enter the Great Wilderness sooner and have more time for training," Qinchuan said, waving his hand indifferently.
    While these Qi-Recovery Pills might indeed be very precious to ordinary people, for Qinchuan, they were hardly anything to fuss about.
    The cost of refining Qi-Recovery Pills was not high, as the required herbs were all relatively common and not considered precious.
    Given his alchemy skills, it would take no more than half an hour to easily refine at least a hundred of them.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin Family members said no more, each taking out a crystal-clear, fragrant Qi-Recovery Pill from their pill bottles.
    "What a strong fragrance from the pill!"
    The Qin Family members were all taken aback by the intensity of the fragrance, realizing that these were Spirit Pill Level elixirs!
    At this moment, everyone couldn't help but marvel at Qinchuan's formidable alchemy skills. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Ordinary alchemists found it extremely difficult to even refine the lowest Entry Grade First and Second Grade elixirs, and their success rates were very low.
    Yet Qinchuan could casually produce so many elixirs of the Spirit Pill Level, with an incredibly high success rate.
    Everyone took a deep breath, savored a whiff of the rich fragrance of the pill, and then quickly consumed the elixirs to start restoring their True Qi.
    Members of an adventure team relatively close to Qinchuan and his group began to look their way, greed flashing in their eyes.
    This adventure team was called the Blood Sun Adventure Team.
    "What a rich pill fragrance! Boss, even from this distance we can smell the fragrance, which means the pills they are taking are not ordinary pills, but Entry Grade elixirs!"
    "It's been a long time since we've seen such fat sheep. They are so extravagant as to use Entry Grade elixirs to restore True Qi, which means they must have considerable resources and wealth on them."
    At that moment, a bald man with a fierce gaze glanced at Qinchuan and his group and whispered to a man with three claw scars on his face.
    "And it seems they were using True Qi for traveling just now. What a bunch of idiots! Adventuring into the Great Wilderness and daring to use True Qi for traveling, it seems they are just some naive rich brats out for experience. Boss, should we take them down? They seem to have exhausted quite a bit of True Qi and are at their weakest now."
    Another skinny man joined in, his eyes filled with greed.
    In the Great Wilderness, the most dangerous things are not always demon beasts.
    Oftentimes, humans can be far more terrifying and vicious than demon beasts.
    Greed for wealth leading to killing for loot is a common occurrence in the Great Wilderness.
    The sight of the Qin Family members restoring True Qi with Qi-Recovery Pills caught the eyes of these adventurers, undoubtedly arousing their envy.
    Because Entry Grade elixirs were incredibly valuable, extremely precious to ordinary martial artists.
    At that moment, Qinchuan had handed out a bottle of Qi-Recovery Pills to each Qin Family member to restore their True Qi, and the fragrance was so tempting that, from seven or eight meters away, they could clearly smell it, nothing like the ineffective trash pills they were able to buy at a low price.
    The fifteen members of the Blood Sun Adventure Team were like hungry wolves, their greedy gazes falling on the Qin family, viewing them as plump sheep.
    The man with three claw scars, the one the bald man referred to as the boss, and the leader of the Blood Sun Adventure Team, also stared intently at Qinchuan and the others, cursing in a low voice:
    "We risk our lives in the Great Wilderness, hunting a formidable demon beast with great difficulty, and the money we earn from it can't even buy two Entry Grade pills. These people are so extravagant that they use Entry Grade elixirs to restore True Qi. Such fat sheep are rare, how can we let this opportunity slip by? Of course, we have to take them down!"

 Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Annihilate Them All

    "Strike now while they are still recovering their True Qi," someone said, hand waving in command.A fierce light burst in the eyes of the captain of the Bloodsun Adventure Group.
    In an instant, the members of the Bloodsun Adventure Group charged forward.
    "These men from the Bloodsun Adventure Group are all desperadoes, extremely ferocious and cruel, and often engage in murderous and plundering deeds in the Great Wilderness. Now that they've caught the eye of the Bloodwolf Adventure Group, their lives are likely in danger."
    Nearby adventure groups shook their heads at this scene but had no intention of getting involved.
    The Bloodsun Adventure Group's fierce and menacing approach, eyes filled with greed, immediately caused the Qin Family elders' expressions to become stern.
    "Kid, quite wealthy, aren't you? Using elixirs to recover True Qi. You must be heading to the Great Wilderness for training, right?"
    "The Great Wilderness is very dangerous, so how about you hand over all the resources you have, and we'll take you into the Great Wilderness and guarantee your safety. How about it?"
    A scar-faced man stepped forward with a large saber, his gaze fixed on Qinchuan as he smiled maliciously.
    Cold smirks appeared on the faces of the other Bloodsun Adventure Group members.
    Qinchuan glanced at them indifferently, "Wealth moves the heart, but one must be alive to enjoy it."
    "What did you say, kid?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the captain of the Bloodsun Adventure Group narrowed his eyes and shouted angrily, "If you don't want to die, hand over all your money and supplies now, or else..."
    At this, a threatening murderous intent could be seen in his eyes, unmasked.
    "A bunch of lowly dogs and chickens, daring to rob others!" Qinchuan looked at them with scorn and said, "Better scram now while my killing intent hasn't risen!"
    As his words fell, the onlookers were immediately astonished.
    "Is this guy an idiot, not taking the Bloodsun Adventure Group seriously?" someone said, shaking their head.
    "Kid, you should hand over all the resources on you and save your life," a wild-looking woman from one of the adventure groups advised kindly to Qinchuan.
    However, the scar-faced captain of the Bloodsun Adventure Group was ferocious, staring at Qinchuan and saying, "No one has ever dared to disregard the Bloodsun Adventure Group like this, telling me to scram. Kid, even if you want to hand over your resources now to save your lives, it's too late!"
    "What's with the buzzing of mosquitoes here?" Qinchuan waved his hand, somewhat irritated.
    As he finished speaking.
    The face of the scar-faced captain of the Bloodsun Adventure Group turned ashen, and his ferocious eyes blazed with killing intent. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The gaunt man with a sinister gaze beside him turned even colder, licked the curved knife in his hand, stepped forward, and said in a harsh tone to Qinchuan, "You who knows not life from death, dare to disrespect our boss and disregard the Bloodsun Adventure Group, looking for death..."
    But Qinchuan didn't even glance at him. Addressing the Third Elder, "Third Elder, what are you standing around for? The Red Sun Xuan Technique I taught you is best for killing these mosquitoes and flies. Why don't you use it to deal with these annoying flies? Why hide your capabilities?"
    As Qinchuan's words dropped, everyone present couldn't help but pause in their expressions.
    "You're seeking death!"
    The lean man from the Blood Sun Adventure Group became enraged upon hearing this, he bellowed furiously, and then immediately swung his knife toward Qinchuan to kill him.
    His knife's edge was chilling to the bone, bristling with murderous intent, intent on slaying Qinchuan on the spot.
    However, Qinchuan seemed as if he had not seen the man's attack at all, serene and unperturbed, without a trace of panic.
    "Bang!"
    And just when the opponent's knife was about to strike Qinchuan.
    At Qinchuan's side, the Third Elder promptly took action. His internal Red Sun Xuan Technique revved up, True Qi bursting forth, he raised his hand to strike with a palm, and sent the sinister-eyed lean man flying with one blow.
    "Pfft..."
    The lean man flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground, then spat out a mouthful of blood, pointing at the Third Elder with frustration, he said, "You..."
    Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly let out a muffled grunt, his head "bang" hit the ground, and he died on the spot.
    With the Third Elder's Condensed Truth Realm Fourth Layer Peak cultivation level, coupled with his practice of a Profound Level technique, the lean man, who was only at the Second Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, naturally could not withstand such a solid palm strike.
    Although the Third Elder had consumed quite a bit of True Qi due to rushing on the road, it did not affect his combat strength. At most, he wasn't able to sustain a battle for a long duration, but his explosive power remained overpowering.
    "He is actually at the Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm Fourth Layer!"
    The rest of the Blood Sun Adventure Group were suddenly startled, not expecting the Third Elder to be a high-level expert of the Fourth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    Their cultivation levels were only at the Second or Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, even the scar-faced team leader was merely at the Intermediate Stage of the Fourth Layer.
    Glancing back at the lean man who had been killed with a palm strike, the scar-faced man's expression turned grim, "How dare you kill a man from the Blood Sun Adventure Group, today not one of you will escape!"
    "Kill them all! Although he is at the Fourth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, they used up their True Qi on the road, and they don't have much left. Let's take him on all at once!"
    The scar-faced man's eyes were filled with a brutal glint; the broadsword he carried on his shoulder swung around, whooshing down.
    After hearing the words of the scar-faced man, the other dozen or so members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group also showed a fierce gleam in their eyes, roaring as they attacked, "Kill!"
    "How come there are still mosquitos buzzing? Second Elder, Fifth Elder, Seventh Elder, go give the Third Elder a hand and finish these flies off quickly, my ears are about to be buzzed off."
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and spoke lazily.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the three elders immediately took action, stimulating their internal True Qi, joining the Third Elder in striking, "With your little strength, you dare to rob us, you're courting death!"
    "Bang!"
    "Pfft..."
    "How is this possible, they are all at the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    "Such pure True Qi, why is the quality of their True Qi so high..."
    "Ah..."
    As soon as the Second Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder joined in, a series of figures were instantly blown away, members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group screamed in horror one after another.
    Only moments later, the area became completely silent, the dozen or so members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group, including the scar-faced team leader with three scars beneath his eye, were strewn across the ground, all eyes wide opened, dead.
    They had never imagined these plump sheep, ostensibly weak in True Qi, could still possess such formidable strength.

 Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Entering the Great Wilderness

    "Huff..."The Third Elder and the others, after an intense battle, had finally killed all the members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group on the spot.
    At this moment, all of them were beaming with excitement, eyes filled with astonishment at the strength they had just displayed.
    If this were in the past, even when their True Qi was at its peak, they couldn't have easily exterminated an entire Blood Sun Adventure Group.
    The members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group were not weak, and as they constantly walked on the edge of the knife, their aura of blood and ferocity was intense¡ªthese were people who feared not death and acted with extreme viciousness.
    However, they had now been easily killed by them, even though their True Qi was not at its fullest.
    They knew that their significant improvement in such a short time was all thanks to Qinchuan.
    If it weren't for Qinchuan passing on the Profound Level High-Grade Cultivation Techniques that suited them and providing them with Primordial Yang Pills to assist their cultivation, their Cultivation Levels would not have soared so greatly in this short period.
    Qinchuan cast a faint glance at the corpses of the Blood Sun Adventure Group strewn about, shook his head and said, "Isn't it good to be alive?"
    Surroundings went silent.
    The members of the other adventure groups, witnessing how in just a short period, over a dozen members of the Blood Sun Adventure Group including the leader had all turned into cold corpses, slaughtered by their perceived "easy prey," stood dumbfounded, shook and lost for words.
    Especially after hearing Qinchuan's sigh, they couldn't help but feel a chill down their spines, and the way they looked at Qinchuan was filled with fear.
    The wild woman who previously kindly reminded Qinchuan and the others to yield now stood frozen in astonishment, completely unable to believe that Qinchuan and his companions could be so powerful.
    The Blood Sun Adventure Group was notorious in the Great Wilderness, claiming countless lives of adventurers, and now they had all been annihilated here, leaving all the witnesses in shock.
    "I remember now, I know who he is!"
    Suddenly, a member of an adventure group, eyes blazing, staring at Qinchuan, couldn't help but exclaim, their breathing becoming hurried.
    Many were curious and looked towards him, eager to understand Qinchuan's identity.
    Such a youngster, yet several senior experts were obedient to him¡ªit was clear he was no ordinary person.
    "He is Qin Asura!"
    Seeing many looking towards him, the adventurer took a deep breath and spoke each word deliberately.
    "What? Qin Asura?"
    "Which Qin Asura?"
    Everyone was a bit slow to react.
    "The one coming from the direction of Great Wilderness City, which other Qin Asura could it be?"
    "Naturally, it's the Qin Asura who, three years ago, broke into Black Wind Fort at night and single-handedly strategized to kill one hundred and eight bandits!"
    "What?! It's him..."
    Instantly, the surrounding adventurers were terrified, their looks towards Qinchuan filled with even more dread.
    No one dared to harbor any ill intentions anymore.
    One must know, the entire Blood Sun Adventure Group's corpses were lying peacefully on the ground right now.
    Qinchuan paid no attention to the gazes of the surrounding adventurers.
    After waiting a short while,
    the Qin Family members, with the help of Qi-Recovery Pills, had all gradually recovered their True Qi.
    "Let's go, into the Great Wilderness."
    Qinchuan stood tall, brushed off the nonexistent dust from his clothes, and spoke indifferently.
    "It's nearly dark now, entering the Great Wilderness at this time will be extremely dangerous, you should wait until tomorrow to go in."
    The wild woman from before once again kindly reminded them.
    Qinchuan smiled faintly, "I understand the perils of the Great Wilderness better than you do."
    After saying this, Qinchuan led the Qin Family members and without turning back, strode into the depths of the Great Wilderness.
    Speaking of the dangers of the Great Wilderness, who could be more aware of them than himself?
    When he first came to the Great Wilderness, he had ventured deep into its heart, and at that time, it was far from the quiet it appeared now.
    The true dangers and horrors within it were something these ordinary mortals did not even have the privilege to touch upon.
    "Patriarch, is it really okay for us to enter the Great Wilderness now?"
    Several elders were somewhat anxious.
    Indeed, it was getting late, and the reason why those several adventure teams had not entered earlier, waiting outside, might be because it was almost dark and they planned to wait until tomorrow morning to enter.
    Those adventure teams, having traveled long distances within the Great Wilderness, had profound knowledge about it.
    Even they would not dare to rush in at this time, choosing to wait until tomorrow morning to enter, showing that it indeed was not wise to enter the Great Wilderness at this moment.
    "What do you know? At night, that's when the Great Wilderness holds the richest opportunities."
    "Of course, it is indeed more dangerous at night, but we are here to temper ourselves, seeking various crises, otherwise, how can we achieve the effect of toughening up?"
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    The elders nodded upon hearing this, but then, curious about Qinchuan's statement that opportunities were more abundant in the Great Wilderness at night, they couldn't help but ask, "Patriarch, what do you mean by saying that there are more opportunities in the Great Wilderness at night?"
    Qinchuan glanced at the sky and said faintly, "Once night falls completely and the sky darkens, you will understand." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Now we have entered the Great Wilderness, everyone should concentrate and remain vigilant. The Great Wilderness is filled with countless snakes, insects, ants, and beasts, full of danger. You all need to learn to be alert to danger and how to deal with sudden threats."
    "Hiss-Slash!"
    Just as the words left Qinchuan's lips, a rustling arose from a thicket to the front left, and suddenly, a black streak shot out towards Qinchuan's neck.
    Appearing nonchalant in reminding the Qin Family members, Qinchuan abruptly raised his hand, pinched with two fingers, as strong and sure as iron tongs, and instantly caught the black streak firmly between them.
    The black streak turned out to be a slender, strange snake, its mouth long and pointed, two to three times longer than the mouth of a normal snake, filled with sharp, curved teeth.
    Qinchuan's fingers had caught it right at its vital spot, pinning the snake firmly between his fingers, immobilizing it.
    "It's an Iron Line Snake!"
    "The Iron Line Snake possesses strong offensive capabilities and piercing power, its body solid as metal, especially its mouth, which can easily penetrate trunks three feet thick. Its teeth are highly poisonous, and even a scratch is enough to cause death within moments. Even a Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm would perish!"
    Seeing the Iron Line Snake caught between Qinchuan's fingers, several Qin Family elders immediately had their pupils contract with alarm, exclaiming in shock.
    Their expressions all became extremely serious.
    The younger members of the Qin Family turned pale, evidently also aware of the potency of the Iron Line Snake.
    They had not expected the Great Wilderness to be so dangerous, having just entered and already encountering something like the Iron Line Snake.
    At the same time, they were astonished at Qinchuan's quick reflexes, strength, and precision!
    The Iron Line Snake's sudden ambush was incredibly fast and powerful, yet Qinchuan had casually subdued it.

 Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Pointing Out Martial Skills

    Qinchuan held the Ironwire Snake in one hand and gathered his True Qi with the other, tracing a finger over the location of its gallbladder, extracting it, "The most valuable part of the Ironwire Snake is its gallbladder, which inherently possesses detoxifying effects and is also a crucial ingredient in refining Detoxification Pills."As he spoke, Qinchuan's eyes glanced at another bush not far behind him, and he suddenly flicked the Ironwire Snake from which he had removed the gallbladder, turning it into a dark line that shot toward the bush behind him with force.
    "Whoosh!"
    The Ironwire Snake sliced through the bush, and with a "puff," its sharp mouth pierced a First Rank Ninth Grade Demon Wolf.
    That Demon Wolf, lying in wait behind the bush with the aim of hunting Qinchuan and the others, was promptly nailed to the ground by Qinchuan, who had keenly detected its qi and used the corpse of the Ironwire Snake as a weapon.
    The Demon Wolf whimpered only once before it rolled over and lay still, bereft of life.
    This fierce action left all the elders of the Qin Family in shock and awe.
    The Qin Family youngsters, on the other hand, all turned red-faced, with even greater admiration in their eyes.
    The classification of Demon Beasts.
    A First Rank Demon Beast corresponds to a Martial Artist at the Tempering Body Realm.
    It is divided into nine levels, corresponding to the nine minor realms of the Tempering Body Realm.
    For example, a First Rank Ninth Grade Demon Wolf corresponds to a human Martial Artist at the ninth layer of the Tempering Body Realm.
    A Second Rank Demon Beast corresponds to a Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm, similarly divided into nine grades, corresponding to nine minor realms within the realm.
    The same applies for Third Rank Demon Beasts, and so forth.
    "Alright, from now on, I won't intervene easily. In case of any danger, you must fend for yourselves and be vigilant," Qinchuan declared after a glance at the corpse of the Demon Wolf, showing no intention of taking it with him, since the carcass of a First Rank Demon Beast wasn't highly valuable.
    Unlike the Ironwire Snake, whose gallbladder could be used in medicine.
    Upon hearing this, Qin Shan and the others instantly tensed up, drawing their weapons and proceeding cautiously while vigilantly observing their surroundings.
    Qinchuan's Divine Sense was incredibly powerful, his perception extremely sharp; he was aware of every rustle of the wind and movement of the grass in the vicinity.
    Throughout their journey, he identified many Demon Beasts lying in ambush but acted as if oblivious, leaving Qin Shan and the others to deal with any attacks that arose without lending a hand.
    Even the Third Elder and others were prohibited by Qinchuan from helping.
    At that moment, a First Rank Ninth Grade Ironskin Leopard pounced from the side at several Qin Family youngsters. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The other Qin Family youngsters were so frightened by this sudden danger that they were utterly disoriented, but Qin Shan quickly reacted, drawing his sword and slashing at the Ironskin Leopard.
    "Nine Variations of the Thunder God!" he bellowed, as the Thunder Attributed True Qi within him circulated and infused his longsword, unleashing a swift strike.
    In an instant, the silvery sword light cascaded down, its Thunder Attribute infused power striking the Ironskin Leopard, "crackle and pop", the fury of the thunder exploding upon impact, the silver and electric arcs coursed through the body of the Ironskin Leopard in the blink of an eye, charring its fur and the Thunder Attribute's special effect paralyzed it, leaving it toppling to the ground.
    With a fierce glint in his eyes, Qin Shan wielded his longsword again, employing his Martial Skill to slice at the leopard's head.
    However, with its iron skin and copper bones, the beast's head was incredibly tough, almost causing Qin Shan's sword to be knocked out of his hand.
    "This is a First Rank Ninth Grade Ironskin Leopard!"
    "With iron skin and copper bones, only the neck area is its weak spot, target its neck!"
    The Third Elder commanded.
    Qin Shan immediately reacted. With a flash of silver light, the moment the paralysis of the Ironhide Leopard ended, he severed its neck with a sword.
    The Ironhide Leopard let out a mournful cry, leapt up, and attempted to pounce upon Qin Shan.
    Qin Shan, greatly startled, quickly held the sword horizontally for defense and was knocked to the ground by the Ironhide Leopard. Fortunately, after Qin Shan had cut its neck, the Ironhide Leopard's vitality dimmed and it couldn't counter-attack after knocking him down, otherwise Qin Shan would have been in certain danger.
    "Thump-thump, thump-thump!"
    Qin Shan's heart pounded wildly as he scrambled from underneath the Ironhide Leopard and looked at the enormous creature before him, his eyes alight with excitement.
    At the same cultivation level, Demon Beasts tend to be stronger than martial artists due to their innate advantages¡ªwhether it be a robust body, astonishing speed, or immense strength.
    Therefore, when martial artists encounter Demon Beasts of the same level, they typically only have the option to flee for their lives.
    But at this moment, he had slain a Demon Beast of the same level, which naturally thrilled and surprised him.
    "So strong! Worthy of being brother Qin Shan, to actually have killed an Ironhide Wolf!"
    "That sword strike just now was so powerful. The Ironhide Wolf had an iron hide and copper bones, and its head was even more incredibly tough, but brother Qin Shan's sword still managed to slice through the skin on its forehead!"
    Qin He and the other Qin Family disciples expressed their admiration one after another.
    Qin Shan also scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly upon hearing the compliments.
    "Killing a Demon Beast of the same level is quite remarkable, isn't it?"
    However, just at that moment, Qinchuan's voice rang out, tinged with a hint of disappointment.
    "From your performance just now, your combat experience is still far too lacking. When the Ironhide Wolf pounced on you the second time, you panicked and hastily held your sword horizontally for defense, which resulted in being overthrown. If the Ironhide Wolf had any strength left, it would have bitten your neck in the first chance!"
    "Also, the Nine Variations of the Thunder God is an infinitely powerful skill, yet you failed to bring out its true power. The accompanying martial skill, the Thunderclap Sword Technique, was also inaccurate and lacked boldness; it was limp and weak!"
    "Otherwise, with the power of the Thunderclap Sword Technique, even if the Ironhide Wolf was armored with iron hide and copper bones, your sword strike should have been able to pierce through its skull!"
    Having said that, Qinchuan flicked his toes on the ground, picked up a dry branch, held it in one hand, and walked over to the corpse of the Ironhide Wolf.
    "Watch closely, this is the Thunderclap Sword Technique!"
    After speaking, Qinchuan suddenly seemed like a different person altogether, his gaze turning extremely sharp, brimming with aggressiveness. Arcs of silver lightning surged onto the dry branch in his hand, and all the power seemed to converge at the peak, suddenly pointing at the forehead of the Ironhide Wolf.'
    "Pff!"
    In an instant, amid the gasps of the onlookers, the seemingly fragile dry branch pierced straight through the brain of the Ironhide Wolf!
    And Qinchuan had clearly repressed his strength, using even less True Qi than Qin Shan had!
    "See that? This is the Thunderclap Sword Technique."
    "You must learn to compress your True Qi, then release it explosively in an instant, avoiding the waste and loss of excess power. Utilize every bit of the strength of your True Qi perfectly so that you can achieve the greatest power output with the least consumption."
    "This is not only what Qin Shan currently needs to achieve but also the purpose of all of your practices on this trip!"
    "I brought you to the Great Wilderness for training so that you can enhance your combat experience and refine your martial skills through actual combat. I hope to see improvement in all of you in the span of one month!"
    Qinchuan tossed away the dry branch, dusted his hands, and gave pointers to Qin Shan and the other Qin Family members present.
    All those present were shaken, as if being enlightened, and deep in thought.

 Chapter 30: Chapter 30: An Encounterable Encounter on a Narrow Road

    As the group continued on their way, Qinchuan would give pointers when they fought against Demon Beasts.After a while.
    Qinchuan suddenly stopped, his gaze fell to the front, and he could not help but raise his eyebrows slightly, a smile appearing on his lips, "It truly is a small world, I never expected to encounter people from the Zhao Family here."
    "What? People from the Zhao Family?"
    The Qin Family members immediately became tense upon hearing this, hastily looking in the direction of Qinchuan's gaze, but all they saw was a dense forest with no sign of anyone.
    "Patriarch, where are the people from the Zhao Family?"
    Several elders asked in confusion, while trying to sense their presence, but despite their Cultivation Level of the Fourth Layer of Condensed Truth Realm, they could not detect any trace of the Zhao Family's presence.
    Qinchuan did not bother to explain and continued walking forward.
    Only after walking for a while did the Qin Family elders suddenly realize and notice a group of people approaching them from the front.
    "It really is people from the Zhao Family, it's the Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Sixth Elder of the Zhao Family, along with some Family Guards. What are they doing in the Great Wilderness?"
    On the other side.
    "Hmm?"
    The Zhao Family members also noticed the approaching group and were instantly shocked, becoming alert at once.
    After taking a closer look, the Zhao Family elders were stunned. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "People from the Qin Family?"
    The Zhao Family's elders were astonished, as they had not anticipated encountering members of the Qin Family in the Great Wilderness.
    After exchanging glances, the elders continued to approach, laughing, "It's truly a narrow road for enemies. We didn't expect to encounter members of the Qin Family here in the Great Wilderness."
    "Isn't your Qin Family always holed up inside the Qin Residence, too scared to even step outside? What wind has blown you here today, bringing your people to the Great Wilderness?"
    "Hahahaha..."
    The Zhao Family members approached them, scoffing and mocking.
    "Hmph, since when is the Great Wilderness your Zhao Family's property? Must my Qin Family report to you before coming here?"
    The Second Elder of the Qin Family snorted coldly in response.
    "Hmm?"
    Upon hearing the Second Elder's words, the Zhao Family members paused for a moment and then the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family sneered, "Is this not the Second Elder of the Qin Family? You used to not even dare to breathe heavily in front of our Zhao Family. Are you now empowered after shutting yourself in for a month? You even dare to talk to us in that tone?"
    With that, the tone of the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family turned cold, and he rebuked, "What gives you the right to talk to us like that? Does your Qin Family mistakenly believe that, since we've arranged a wager through battle, you're safe from us until that day comes?"
    "Get over here and kneel to apologize. Otherwise, don't think of leaving here unscathed today!"
    "What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing this, the members of the Qin Family's complexions changed drastically, filled with rage.
    Qinchuan casually glanced at the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family, "There is still one month until the day of the wagered battle between our two families. Is the Zhao Family so eager to seek death?"
    "Now, all of you, kneel down immediately and apologize for what you just said, and I might temporarily spare your lives. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Zhao Family members were momentarily stunned. Then the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Hahahaha, what are you saying? You want us to kneel and apologize? Do you even know what you're talking about?"
    The Fifth Elder of the Zhao Family also sneered, "You must be Qinchuan, right? Hmph, Qinchuan, I know you're quite capable. Young as you are, you've cultivated to the Peak of the Third Layer of Condensed Truth Realm, far surpassing your peers. I even heard that the Great Elder of your Qin Family died by your hand."
    "But with your level of cultivation, you dare to speak to us like this, do you really think you are invincible in this world?"
    A family guard beside him also shook his head, looking at Qinchuan with a face full of pity, "Just an unfilial person who has handed over the Qin Family's foundation to our Zhao Family, and now you have the nerve to speak impertinently in front of us."
    "Enough, esteemed elders, let me teach this Qin Family head a lesson on your behalf. I will break his legs, so he kneels before you all, hahaha..."
    Having said that, the Zhao Family guard sneered and, harboring ill intentions, approached Qinchuan with his long saber drawn: "Tyrant Blade's Triple Ultimate Slash!"
    As soon as this person made a move, his True Qi Cultivation was immediately revealed, possessing the cultivation level of the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    A family guard with the cultivation level of the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, only a top-tier clan like the Zhao Family in Great Wilderness City could recruit such a person.
    "Haha, Wei Xiong, mind the strength of your blows, don't split him in half with a single slash. I still want to see him personally hand over the Qin Family's foundation to our Zhao Family at the year-end celebration in one month!"
    The Zhao Family elders laughed uproariously.
    "Bang!"
    However, as soon as their words fell,
    the charging Wei Xiong, who had brandished his saber at Qinchuan with fierce momentum, suddenly, without any warning, flew backwards.
    The speed of his backward flight was even faster than his forward charge!
    "Pu!"
    Afterward, Wei Xiong's body harshly landed in front of the Zhao Family elders who had been laughing heartily, mouth spraying fresh blood.
    The laughter of the Zhao Family elders came to a sudden halt, their faces turned stiff and they were dumbfounded on the spot.
    "What happened?"
    "How did Wei Xiong suddenly sustain severe injuries and fly back?!"
    "Wei Xiong, you..."
    The Zhao Family elders were shocked and hurriedly questioned Wei Xiong.
    With difficulty, Wei Xiong propped himself up, his head held high and face full of disbelief as he stared at Qinchuan, "You... how is this possible... "
    Yet Qinchuan was seen looking down at his fist, frowning and muttering to himself, "I didn't hold back my punch, my hand is stained with blood now. It seems that next time I make a move, I can't exert too much strength."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wei Xiong suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down, his pupils shrunk to the size of pinpoints. The body he had forcibly propped up suddenly collapsed backward, life extinguished.
    It was only at this moment that everyone noticed there was a horrifying blood hole in Wei Xiong's chest!
    His chest had been pierced through by Qinchuan's fist!
    Everyone finally understood where the blood on Qinchuan's fist had come from.
    In an instant,
    everyone from the Zhao Family felt a chill run down their spines!
    This young man in front of them, with just one bare-fisted punch, had pierced through the chest of a master at the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    What terrifying strength this was?!
    Especially after hearing Qinchuan's frowning whisper, the people of the Zhao Family couldn't help but be dumbstruck, their mouths wide open, unable to close for a long time.
    A martial artist at the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, with a bare-fisted punch piercing through a master at the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, this was simply inconceivable.
    At this moment, the Zhao Family's people still thought Qinchuan possessed only the cultivation level of the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    Because Qinchuan's punch had been too fast, so fast that the Zhao Family people had no time to react before he had already re-concealed his True Qi Cultivation.

 Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Crushing the Zhao Family

    "You... you dare to kill a member of the Zhao Family's family guard!"Following that, the members of the Zhao Family took a deep breath to suppress the shock in their hearts, and directed their angry stares at Qinchuan.
    "The Zhao Family's family guard?"
    Qinchuan curled his lips with undisguised contempt, "Forget about your Zhao Family's family guard, even you all¡ªin the same words I've said before¡ªkneel down now, apologize for your previous statements by knocking your heads to the ground, and I might show great mercy and spare your lives."
    "For us to kneel and apologize to the Qin Family, who do you Qin Family think you are? Nothing but defeated dogs who have been suppressed by our Zhao Family until you can't even lift your heads. Yet you still dare to speak such wild words!"
    "Fine, today we'll discipline you in advance and let you witness the dignity of the Zhao Family!"
    "Let's all attack together!"
    The Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family sneered coldly and then waved his hand.
    The Zhao Family's guards all rushed forward in a swarm.
    At the same time, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Elders of the Zhao Family made their move.
    "Why must it always come to this violence? Isn't it better to kneel down honestly, kowtow, and preserve your life?"
    Qinchuan shook his head, and then his figure flashed as he met the oncoming assault.
    The Zhao Family's guards, brandishing sharp blades and brimming with killing intent, unleashed various martial skills that were all aimed at Qinchuan.
    Seeing this, the Qin Family's elders naturally did not just stand by and watch.
    "Zhao Lao Si (Fourth Zhao), I'll deal with you!"
    The Third Elder roared, meeting the charge of the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family.
    The Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family disdainfully glanced at the Third Elder and sneered, "Just a defeated underling. At last year's end-of-year celebration, you were no match for me. You still dare to challenge me? How overconfident!"
    "Times have changed. I might not have been a match for you before, but now it might not be the same!"
    As the Third Elder spoke, he let out a cold snort, and his broadsword suddenly unsheathed, True Qi pouring into it. Following Qinchuan's earlier instructions, he condensed and compressed his True Qi, and suddenly slashed out with his blade.
    "Chi Yang Blade Technique!"
    His gaze blazed as the broadsword cleaved through the air, True Qi surged wildly, and his fighting spirit was fierce.
    Clearly, he intended to use the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family as a test to gauge his own strength and refine his martial skills.
    "Since you're begging for death, I will oblige!"
    Zhao Lao Si scoffed disdainfully, his weapon also a blade, and he slashed towards the Third Elder of the Qin Family.
    Meanwhile, at the same time.
    The Second, Fifth, and Seventh Elders of the Qin Family also joined in, facing off against another two Zhao Family's elders and a powerful member of their family guard.
    As for Qinchuan, he was surrounded by several members of the Zhao Family's guard, facing a barrage of various martial skills that were all aimed at him.
    "Patriarch be careful!"
    Qin Shan and the others were alarmed at the sight, but they were only at the Tempering Body Realm in terms of cultivation level while those Zhao Family guards were masters of the Condensed Truth Realm. They were unable to intervene and could only feel anxious.
    Qinchuan had a composed expression on his face while surrounded by seven Zhao Family guards, showing no sign of panic. He even turned his head to Qin Shan and the others, "Qin Shan, watch carefully. This is your Roaring Thunder Sword Technique. It should be used like this!"
    He picked up a dry tree branch from the ground, avoided the various attacks with a flicker of his form, and then his hand holding the branch shimmered with a flash of light before suddenly thrusting out.
    "Pu!"
    "Argh..."
    A member of the Zhao Family's guard immediately screamed as the dry branch pierced through his throat, killing him on the spot.
    "Qin He, Qin Lie, pay attention. This is the technique you've been practicing..."
    After killing a Zhao Family guard with a single strike, Qinchuan quickly moved in front of two others, changing the technique with his dry branch. Astoundingly, the True Qi Attribute in his branch changed as well, matching the attributes of the Cultivation Techniques that Qin He and Qin Lie were practicing.
    The branch swept like a blade, razor-sharp, and in an instant, it slashed across the necks of two Qin Family Guards!
    "So strong!"
    "The family head is actually proficient in so many martial skills!"
    "Such a fierce attack, my God, is this the true way our cultivated martial skills should be used?!"
    The Qin Family's younger disciples all looked on with glowing eyes.
    "He's actually using us as trial stones, using us to guide the disciples of the Qin Family!"
    "Damn it, let's join forces and kill him!"
    The remaining four Zhao Family Guards were instantly enraged and no longer dared to hold back, attacking more fiercely and slashing at Qinchuan.
    "Die!"
    The four men roared as they charged, their swords and blades like dragons, their True Qi bursting forth, and a strong aura vibrated the air, emitting a piercing blast.
    "Too slow!"
    Qinchuan shook his head, his figure flickering, the withered branch in his hand bursting with sword light.
    "Puff puff puff!"
    Three Zhao Family Guards were simultaneously struck, directly sent flying out.
    "Condensed Truth Realm Fourth Layer Late Stage!?"
    "You were at the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm Third Layer, have you actually broken through to the late stage of the Fourth Layer?!"
    That last remaining Zhao Family Guard stopped his attack abruptly, his eyes full of terror and shock as he looked at Qinchuan.
    "Only now you realize? Your reaction is really slow!"
    Qinchuan said indifferently, flicking his hand, the withered branch shot out, suddenly piercing through the guard's heart, and then the branch finally crumbled into ashes under the strain.
    And in the chest of that Zhao Family Guard was a viciously gaping hole from which blood gushed profusely.
    "You..."
    "The Zhao Family won't let you get away with this..."
    That Zhao Family Guard looked down at the hole in his chest, his pupils quickly dilated, his body fell backwards, uttering his final resentful words, then his gaze went completely dark, and he breathed no more.
    Qinchuan curled his lips indifferently and turned to look at the battle between several elders.
    "Bang!"
    Third Elder Qin's momentum was like a rainbow as he clashed fiercely with the Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family.
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    "Hiss-slash!"
    Their blades collided, and the violent force exploded in an instant. The Fourth Elder of the Zhao Family suddenly screamed as his wrist was shattered by the powerful force, his battle blade flying out, harshly nailing a large tree.
    The mighty force sent the Fourth Elder Zhao flying as well, landing on the ground with his eyes full of disbelief, staring at Third Elder Qin in horror, "How is this possible?! You've advanced to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?!"
    "Impossible, this can't be! How could you have advanced to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm in just a short month?!"
    Third Elder Qin stepped right up to Fourth Elder Zhao, putting the blade at his throat, and chuckled coldly, "Fourth Elder Zhao, indeed your strength is formidable. A month ago, had I not received the guidance and cultivation from our family head, I wouldn't have been able to improve so much, and I definitely wouldn't have been your match."
    "But now, my matches are no longer you. From among the Zhao Family elders, only the Great Elder and Second Elder are still of some concern to me. However, at the annual festival in a month's time, I will certainly defeat the two strongest elders of your Zhao Family!"
    Hearing the words of Third Elder Qin, Fourth Elder Zhao's face was filled with disbelief, "What did you say? It was Qinchuan who guided and nurtured you, allowing you to improve so much in a month?!"
    Mentioning Qinchuan, Third Elder Qin showed a face full of reverence and said, "That's right! My achievements today are all thanks to our family head. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to make such progress."
    Immediately he sneered again and said, "Fourth Elder Zhao, do you still think that my Qin Family signing the wager battle agreement with your Zhao Family was out of fear and pressure to hand over our ancestral inheritance to your Zhao Family?"

 Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Total Annihilation

    Upon hearing the words of the Third Elder from the Qin Family, Zhao Lao Si was immediately horrified, and then glanced at Qinchuan and several other Qin elders whose strength had risen significantly as well.Zhao Lao Si felt a chill in his heart, his gaze firmly fixed on Qinchuan. What kind of monster had their Zhao Family provoked?!
    In just a month's time, the strength of everyone in the Qin Family had improved so dramatically!
    Now, there was still an entire month left before the annual celebration of the Great Wilderness City!
    Who could predict how much further the Qin Family's strength would improve in the remaining month?!
    Qinchuan... When he agreed to the bet with the Zhao Family head, was it really because he succumbed to the pressure of the Zhao Family and was willing to hand over the foundation built by the ancestors of the Qin Family?
    "Return! We must rush back immediately to report this to the family head! They must be informed to eradicate the Qin Family at any cost, not allowing them any more time to grow!"
    Thinking of this, Zhao Lao Si couldn't help but reveal a trace of panic in his eyes, a sense of intense unease arising in his heart.
    At that moment, Qinchuan strolled over leisurely as if walking in a courtyard, and said to the Third Elder, "Third Elder, your Chi Yang Blade Technique just now seemed a bit choppy. This is because your sword drawing speed is still lacking. If only it could be even more swift, the power of this Chi Yang Blade Technique would significantly increase."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Third Elder pondered and then nodded, saying, "I see. I was wondering why my strike just now felt somewhat disjointed, as if there was a rough hesitation to it. So it was because the sword drawing speed was too slow. I understand now. Thank you for the instruction, family head."
    At this moment, Zhao Lao Si, hearing Qinchuan's advice to the Third Elder, felt a shiver of horror.
    The Third Elder's strike just now had been overwhelmingly fierce and dominant, easily crushing and sending him flying, leading to his utter defeat.
    And now, Qinchuan was saying that the Third Elder's strike wasn't smooth and that the full potential of its power had not been unleashed?
    If it were fully unleashed, wouldn't that be dreadful?
    Wouldn't he have been cleaved by that strike on the spot?
    His gaze was locked on Qinchuan, and deep in his eyes was a profound intent to kill. He never imagined Qinchuan could be so capable, causing nearly all the Qin Family members to undergo such a significant transformation in just a month, increasing their strength substantially!
    If such a monster were not eradicated early, it would certainly become a great threat to their Zhao Family!
    However, at this point, he did not reveal his murderous intent, but instead kept it concealed to avoid provoking the other party and bringing disaster upon himself.
    "Hmm?"
    However, even though Zhao Lao Si had hidden his murderous thoughts, Qinchuan still keenly detected them.
    He was the Asura Emperor. Although his Emperor Soul had not fully revived at this time, even the slightest awakening was terrifying. His perception was so sharp that a mere mortal martial artist could not begin to comprehend it.
    He glanced at Zhao Lao Si indifferently and couldn't help but shake his head, "At this juncture, you still dare to harbor murderous thoughts against me. You truly do not know whether to live or die."
    The words of Qinchuan immediately caused Zhao Lao Si's pupils to constrict, feeling a bone-chilling murderous intent enveloping him in an instant, as if plunging into an ice cellar.
    His heart filled with horror, and his eyes looking at Qinchuan were brimming with disbelief. He had deeply buried his killing intent, so how could the other party still feel it? S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Never mind, although I have little interest in crushing an insect like you, since you dare to show murderous intent towards me, I don't mind crushing you incidentally."
    As he finished speaking, Qinchuan flicked his finger, and a strand of True Qi shot through his body, instantly piercing through the forehead of Zhao Lao Si.
    "You..."
    Zhao Lao Si let out a muffled grunt, his eyes bulging with roundness, filled with unwillingness. Until his death, he couldn't believe that Qinchuan actually dared to kill him!
    "Fourth Elder!"
    Meanwhile, the Qin Family's elders had routed the Zhao Family's Fifth and Sixth Elders, whose pupils shrank at the sight, and they couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
    "Qinchuan, you dare to kill our Zhao Family's Fourth Elder? You're courting disaster for your Qin Family!"
    The Zhao Family's Fifth and Sixth Elders bellowed angrily.
    "At this point, you still dare to threaten me? It seems the elders of the Zhao Family are used to throwing their weight around, unable to even discern the situation?"
    Hearing the remaining elders of the Zhao Family threaten and berate him, Qinchuan laughed helplessly and waved his hand, saying, "Enough, just kill them all."
    When they heard Qinchuan's dispassionate words, the two elders of the Zhao Family suddenly realized that they were at the mercy of the executioner, and shivered uncontrollably.
    Just as they were about to say something else.
    "Puff puff puff!"
    However, the Qin Family's Second and Fifth Elders charged forward, swords in hand, and along with another Zhao Family guard, they promptly slew them on the spot.
    Having killed several Zhao Family elders and guards, the members of the Qin Family all looked flushed with exertion, exhaling deeply.
    Before this, they had suffered under the Zhao Family's oppression.
    They had been repressed for far too long.
    But now, they had finally found some relief.
    Afterward, the people of the Qin Family began to search the belongings of the Zhao Family members, collecting the spoils of war.
    "This is..."
    "Second Grade Spiritual Medicine, Dragon Bone Grass!"
    "And so many Second Rank Demon Beast Pills!"
    As everyone opened the sacks of the Zhao Family members, they were immediately shocked, finding many precious resources, their eyes gleaming with desire.
    Qinchuan gave the resources only a cursory glance and, seeing the Dragon Bone Grass and several other demon beast materials, he understood the purpose of the Zhao Family's venture into the Great Wilderness this time.
    "Dragon Bone Grass is a spiritual medicine for tempering the Dantian, it can solidify the martial arts foundation of those who have just entered the Condensed Truth Realm, as well as strengthen the Dantian."
    "Zhao Tianheng actually sent so many capable Zhao Family members, risking their lives to come to the Great Wilderness in search of Dragon Bone Grass for his precious son. He really dotes on him."
    Qinchuan shook his head and smiled, showing little interest in the various demon beast materials within the Zhao Family members' packages.
    Just as he was about to look away, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a strange animal hide stained with some mud in one of the packages, which made his gaze sharpen.
    "Bring me that piece of beast hide!"
    Qinchuan ordered Qin Shan, who was sorting through that package.
    Qin Shan was taken aback and then also noticed a palm-sized piece of beast hide in the package. He quickly retrieved it and brought it over.
    "Patriarch, this beast hide doesn't seem to be from an ordinary demon beast. It looks rather ancient; oh, there are also patterns on it. This is a drawing of..."
    Qin Shan presented the hide to Qinchuan, and upon seeing the patterns on the hide, he couldn't help feeling surprised.
    Qinchuan took the hide and, as he observed the familiar yet incomplete patterns, his eyes narrowed suddenly, and a startling killing intent flashed in them, startling Qin Shan so much that he involuntarily fell down onto the ground.

 Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Murderous Intent Skyrocketing

    "Clan leader, what's wrong with you?"Feeling the terrifying murderous aura suddenly burst forth from Qinchuan's pupils, Qin Shan turned pale and couldn't help but have a hint of fear flicker in his gaze towards Qinchuan.
    This murderous aura was simply too terrifying, too strong.
    He had never felt such a dreadful murderous aura before; it was like an unparalleled killing sword slicing into his soul.
    Fortunately, Qin Shan was a person with an unwavering Dao heart. Even after Zhao Wujie crippled his Dantian, he didn't collapse. His heart of martial arts never changed, his mind realm was strong. Otherwise, in the face of the terrible murderous aura that Qinchuan was exuding at that moment, he might have been scared into developing a heart devil right then and there.
    Around them, the other members of the Qin Family were also shocked to their cores.
    Even the various demon beasts that had been attracted by the stench of blood coming from the corpses of the Zhao Family members were terrified by the astonishing murderous aura coming from Qinchuan, crawling on the ground, shivering uncontrollably.
    It was only after Qin Shan's exclamatory shout brought Qinchuan back to his senses and he retracted that thread of murderous aura that those demon beasts quickly got up and scurried away in disarray.
    "I'm fine."
    Qinchuan's gaze became sharp, and the murderous aura on his body gradually subsided.
    "Clan leader, how you were just now... it was too scary..."
    "Such a powerful murderous aura, is it all honed from when you were battling outside for these three years?"
    Qin Shan asked, still somewhat on edge.
    Qinchuan only smiled at the question and offered no explanation.
    If merely battling outside for three years could hone such astonishing, such fearsome murderous aura, then there wouldn't be just one Asura like him in this world.
    Luo Ling'er had died that year, and he had caused rivers of blood to flow across the Nine Heavens and the earth.
    He could not even remember how many beings he had killed that time before he earned his name as an Asura...
    Furthermore, since he had earned the name Asura, roaming across the Nine Heavens and through myriad heavens, how much blood had he been stained with for his soul to be impregnated with such blazing killing intent and evil aura?
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan's gaze returned to the palm-sized beast hide fragment in his hand, and his eyes began to flicker once again.
    "The appearance of this Taotie beast hide here suggests that some changes have already occurred in the depths of the Great Wilderness over these hundred thousand years. Has that thing already broken free?"
    "Who released it?"
    Qinchuan gripped the ancient beast hide tight and stowed it away.
    The patterns on this beast hide were ancient formation patterns that he had personally drawn, some hundreds of thousands of years ago, to suppress a supremely ferocious entity.
    However, this piece of hide was only a fragment and not complete.
    Its appearance here indicated that the seal he had left behind had suffered damage, and it was very likely that the dreadfully ominous entity had already freed itself.
    Having the audacity to meddle with something I set up, they must possess quite the courage, quite the ambition!"
    "Whoever dares to provoke me, they will find no safe haven in all the Myriad Heavens and Worlds!"
    Qinchuan's eyes narrowed slightly, his look turning incredibly dangerous.
    The members of the Qin Family around him were somewhat intimidated by the previously unleashed murderous aura of Qinchuan, seeing him seemingly deep in thought, they all kept quiet, not daring to disturb him.
    Recollecting his thoughts, Qinchuan placed the Taotie beast hide into his bosom.
    Glancing at the sky, Qinchuan spoke, "Once we're all packed up, let's continue our journey."
    Seeing Qinchuan retract his killing intent, everyone from the Qin Family let out a sigh of relief and hurriedly followed his pace.
    However, as everyone walked a long distance this time, they didn't encounter any demon beasts, not even the sight of venomous insects or ants.
    "What's going on, how come we haven't seen a single demon beast after walking for so long?"
    The people of the Qin Family were all surprised and confused.
    Qinchuan, however, knew that it was most likely because of the intense killing intent he had released earlier, which scared away the nearby demon beasts and insects.
    By this time, the sky had completely darkened.
    "Alright, let's rest here for the time being."
    When they arrived at a relatively flat and open area, Qinchuan stopped and said.
    The Qin Family members were also feeling a bit tired by then and went around gathering some dry wood to start a fire.
    Qinchuan glanced at them and said, "Restore your True Qi as quickly as possible. Once the night falls completely, that will be the real test for you."
    The Qin Family members were all surprised and said, "Family head, do we have to continue deeper into the night to look for demon beasts?"
    "We're not looking for demon beasts, but something even more dangerous than demon beasts."
    Qinchuan shook his head and said indifferently.
    Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look at each other.
    The Great Wilderness was full of demon beasts, but something even more dangerous than demon beasts...
    A shiver of fear ran through everyone's hearts as they said, "Family head, are you talking about the demons deep within the Great Wilderness?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "Why ask so many questions? Just quickly restore your True Qi."
    With that, Qinchuan also took a moment to restore his True Qi and then began to cultivate with the Primordial Yang Pills he had refined himself.
    A surge of pure power immediately flowed into Qinchuan's body, rapidly transforming into extremely pure True Qi.
    As Qinchuan cultivated, the Qin Family members immediately felt the unusual surge of True Qi emanating from him, and they were all secretly astonished.
    "Such pure True Qi, it's countless times purer than what I've cultivated, its quality unimaginably high. I wonder what level the cultivation technique is that our family head is practicing?"
    Qin Shan was secretly shocked, his eyes filled with admiration when he looked at Qinchuan. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He had been able to grasp the Earth Level Low Grade Technique, Nine Variations of the Thunder God, only because Qinchuan had specifically directed him before.
    Otherwise, if left to his own devices, he didn't know when he would have been able to understand the Earth Level Low Grade Technique, Nine Variations of the Thunder God.
    Qinchuan's True Qi was so dense and pure, the cultivation technique he was practicing was obviously much higher in level than his Nine Variations of the Thunder God.
    Being able to refine such a high-level technique showed that Qinchuan's comprehension and talent must be far superior to his own.
    Yet what he didn't know was that the technique Qinchuan was cultivating, the Asura Reincarnation Art, was created by Qinchuan in his first life, a technique that had completely transcended any level limitations!
    Such techniques that transcend level boundaries were so rare in the Nine Heavens and Earth, across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, that only a handful of the countless living beings were qualified to cultivate them.
    And the Asura Eternal Path that he had personally forged in years past was an even more peculiar path, one that stood apart from the Three Thousand Great Dao and Thirty Thousand Lesser Dao, its potential boundless.
    Even in his previous nine lives, he had not cultivated this Asura Eternal Path to its end, yet he was already invincible in the world.
    This path, leading directly to the Immortal Path!
    Who in the world, through the ages, could compare in comprehension and talent to one who could create a technique that transcended level boundaries and a peculiar path leading directly to the Immortal Path?

 Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Reclaiming the Divine Realm

    Nightfall descended.Within the Great Wilderness, the temperature plummeted suddenly, as if an icy current had invaded.
    Qinchuan abruptly awakened from his meditation and rose to his full height.
    "Are you all ready? Today, I will show you the true Great Wilderness!"
    Qinchuan swept his gaze over the Qin Family members.
    His hands then suddenly started to form mysterious spells, and he chanted a section of profound and obscure ancient language, before suddenly uttering lightly, "Divine Realm... Open!"
    He brought his hands together and then slowly parted them to the sides.
    Between the palms of his hands, a line of light appeared, and as his hands moved, it seemed as if a mysterious portal was slowly opening!
    In the surrounding void, torrents of massive spiritual energy rushed in from all directions, whipping up a wild wind that blew the Qin Family members into disarray.
    "Is this...?"
    "What's happening?!"
    A doorway appeared out of the void, such a terrifying aura. What exactly lies beyond this door?"
    At this moment.
    The Qin Family members were all shaken, staring at the scene before them, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    "Stabilize!"
    Qinchuan shouted, and his voice surged as black tides poured out of the portal.
    He glanced at the Qin Family members who were already stunned and said indifferently, "It is your fortune to accompany me in training in the Great Wilderness. Enter!"
    With that, Qinchuan took the lead, stepping into the mysterious portal.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin Family members snapped back to reality. Looking at the mysterious portal, they felt somewhat anxious, but their trust in Qinchuan ultimately drove them to immediately follow Qinchuan's footsteps, stepping into the portal.
    As everyone entered one by one into the mysterious portal.
    They immediately felt as if the stars were shifting around them, and the scenery changed dramatically.
    The portal behind them also closed abruptly, as the last person stepped through.
    A few breaths later. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The view opened up completely, no longer the profound darkness of the Great Wilderness, but it became incredibly bright.
    Ancient trees touched the sky, and waves of dense spiritual energy surged and undulated.
    In the distance, peaks were adorned with ribbons of spiritual energy, like belts worn by immortal maidesses.
    Meanwhile, numerous glittering points of light surrounded them, their nature unknown.
    Then they looked up at the sky above.
    The sky had no sun, moon, or stars, only an endless expanse of dusky yellow.
    "Is this... a secret realm?"
    "Within the Great Wilderness, such a vast secret realm is hidden. Such dense spiritual energy, it's like an Immortal Realm!"
    At this moment, all the Qin Family members were astounded, having never heard that such an alternate world was concealed within the Great Wilderness.
    "Do not be deceived by the pleasant appearance of this place. Indeed, it holds many fortunes, but at the same time, there are also numerous dangers here."
    Qinchuan said calmly.
    "Our intrusion has been noticed by them. Are you all ready? The trial has officially begun!"
    Qinchuan's gaze suddenly shifted to the front.
    The countless points of light that everyone had seen before were now swiftly converging towards them.
    Those specks of light were transparent orbs, which swiftly gathered and surged towards the Qin Family members.
    Soon after, the crowd saw that those points of light began to wriggle, until one by one, they transformed into figures.
    These figures were exact replicas of themselves, even their cultivation realms were identical!
    It was as if they had been completely duplicated.
    The only difference was, these figures created by the orbs shone with a bright light, making them distinguishable.
    "Alien creatures¡­ Kill!"
    The figures made of light spoke, staring at the Qin Family members, and then burst forth with blazing murderous intent, charging to attack!
    "Tonight, you will train here."
    "Remember, do not step outside the boundary of five hundred meters, or you will all perish here."
    Qinchuan glanced at the figures formed from the orbs in front of him, including the figure that had transformed into his own likeness wielding a long spear, charging towards him.
    Qinchuan extended his hand and caught the Iron Blood Long Spear, which he had stored in the black Dao Lotus, in mid-air, and lashed out like lightning, impaling the figure before him.
    That figure instantly exploded, turning into a cascade of light, imbued with a pure force that surged into his body, increasing his cultivation level!
    "These orbs, formed from a special kind of power and endowed with some spiritual intelligence by the Divine Realm, can replicate your likeness. Slaying them lets you absorb their internal power and thereby enhance your cultivation level."
    Having said that, Qinchuan flickered away into the distance and vanished in the blink of an eye.
    "Killing these orbs can actually enhance cultivation level?!"
    "Kill!"
    The Qin Family members, having heard Qinchuan's reminder and seeing those orbs transform into their images, charging at them, all shouted loudly, drew their weapons, and fought ferociously with the figures they'd turned into.
    "Pfft!"
    "Such pure power, my True Qi has increased!"
    "Slaying these orbs indeed enhances cultivation level, kill!"
    The Qin Family members were immediately exhilarated, displaying various martial skills in combat with the figures formed from the orbs.
    Qinchuan confidently left them there, indicating that the power contained within these orbs was not too formidable; it was within their capacity to withstand.
    However, these figures that the orbs had transformed into were also able to replicate their martial skills. While clashing with them, everyone could clearly perceive the flaws in their own techniques and better understand their own weaknesses, thus better honing themselves.
    ...
    Qinchuan arrived at the Second Layer Realm.
    This Divine Realm had countless folding spaces, each with orbs containing different levels of power.
    The orbs in the Second Layer Realm contained even stronger power, and their spiritual intelligence was also higher.
    Qinchuan boldly entered this area alone, deliberately creating a disturbance to draw numerous orbs towards him.
    "Kill!"
    Countless orbs were attracted to him, duplicating his figure, and then pounced towards Qinchuan to attack.
    Hundreds of figures, attacking simultaneously, with a level of power not the least bit inferior to Qinchuan's current cultivation level, and they even possessed complex attacking techniques.
    "Just in time!"
    However, Qinchuan was not in the least bit daunted, swinging the Iron Blood Long Spear in his hand, fighting against these figures.
    His trip to the Great Wilderness wasn't just for training the Qin Family members; it was mostly to refine himself.
    Nine cycles of reincarnation, every reincarnation was a new beginning.
    This body of his still needed more combat to temper and improve.
    He has always believed that actual combat is the best way to enhance strength!

 Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Encounter in the Forest

    In a state of battle, Qinchuan resembled a peerless War God, his long spear dancing like a dragon, as the orb-like apparitions successively perished under its thrusts, ultimately transforming into showers of light that surged into his body. This conversion turned them into streams of pure True Qi, causing his True Qi to soar rapidly.Time flew by.
    As the sky gradually brightened outside, the environment of the Divine Realm shifted rapidly and ultimately turned into a mysterious flood that disappeared without a trace.
    Qinchuan and the entire Qin Family were directly returned to the Great Wilderness.
    At this moment, after a night of battle within the Divine Realm, everyone from the Qin Family, including Qinchuan, had achieved tremendous improvements in their Cultivation Levels.
    Qinchuan's Cultivation Level directly reached the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, only a hair's breadth away from the Fifth Layer.
    This was still because he had deliberately suppressed and consolidated his power.
    To awaken the most perfect Innate Body and the foundation of the Immortal Path, he must be steady and thorough, cultivating each Realm to the utmost extreme!
    Otherwise, it could impact the awakening of the Innate Body.
    The rise in the Cultivation Levels of the rest of the Qin Family was not insignificant either.
    The Third Elder, astonishingly, broke through his restraints and reached the early stages of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    The other elders also successively reached the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    As for the younger generation, such as Qin Shan and Qin He, they had each broken through the restraints of the Tempering Body Realm and stepped into the Condensed Truth Realm!
    At this moment, everyone was still immersed in the aftertaste of last night's fierce battle.
    "Who would have thought that within this Great Wilderness, there lay such an unknown secret! Patriarch, can we enter the Divine Realm again tonight for training?"
    "In the Divine Realm, improving our Cultivation Level through battle is much more efficient and exhilarating than our methodical cultivation."
    "Not only did we elevate our Cultivation Levels, but we also tempered our Martial Skills, enhancing our combat techniques and experience."
    At this moment, the entire Qin Family looked at Qinchuan with eyes brimming with anticipation.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan shook his head and said, "We can't go back in again for a short while."
    "There are many powerful beings within the Divine Realm beyond your imagination. Those orbs we killed yesterday were the Essence Qi emitted by certain beings within the Divine Realm. Killing those orbs and absorbing their power once doesn't matter, but if we were to frequently go there, it would be seen as a provocation to those beings."
    "At that time, with just a thought, they could annihilate you countless times over."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hearts of the Qin Family members chilled, realizing that the Divine Realm concealed such terrifying powerhouses.
    They no longer dared to entertain the thought of re-entering the Divine Realm.
    "However, after last night's ordeal in the Divine Realm, your strengths have improved significantly, and I've also pointed out some of your respective shortcomings yesterday during the day."
    "In the following time, you may train on your own in the area with First Rank high-grade and Second Rank low-grade Demon Beasts. Just make sure you return to the family before the year-end celebration gala."
    After giving his instructions, Qinchuan then rose to his full height, planning to leave alone.
    The Qin Family members were startled at this and the elders hurriedly said, "Patriarch, are you not going to train with us?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and replied, "I am going to venture deeper into the Great Wilderness."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the faces of the Qin Family members changed at once. The depth of the Great Wilderness was the territory of high-rank demon beasts, and even demons roamed there. If ordinary martial artists encountered them, death was certain!
    They were about to dissuade him, but Qinchuan simply waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, a mere Great Wilderness poses no threat to me."
    After speaking, Qinchuan stepped towards the depths of the Great Wilderness. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In the past, he had roamed across the Nine Heavens and the Myriad Heavenly Domains, stepping into countless mysterious prohibited zones, even setting foot in the most mysterious and terrifying Immortal Burial Site and returned unscathed.
    What was this insignificant Great Wilderness in comparison?
    His figure flickered, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared from everyone's sight.
    Seeing Qinchuan leave, the Third Elder barked, "With the family head absent, we must work even harder to train ourselves, increase our strength, and not let the family head's efforts be in vain!"
    "That's right! At the annual festival ceremony one month later, we must defeat the Zhao Family, make them suffer a crushing defeat, and let the world know that our Qin Family is no longer the second-rate family that anyone can bully!"
    ...
    In the dense forest, Qinchuan hastened his pace. On his way, not a single demon beast dared to approach him.
    He ventured deep into the Great Wilderness to see what had happened there, whether all the measures he had put in place back then had been destroyed.
    There was also the great ominous creature he had suppressed back then ¨C had it truly escaped? And those beings he left behind to guard the seal, were they still well?
    His speed was very fast. Although his cultivation level was only at the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, his True Qi was incredibly pure, so pure that it was unimaginable.
    Furthermore, his physical body had been strengthened by the Body Refining of Asura True Blood passed down from his past life, making it exceptionally robust, giving him the speed of flight.
    In his hands, he clenched a piece of gluttonous beast hide fragment, emitting an intangible aura that pressured the demon beasts he encountered along the way to prostrate themselves and not dare to approach him, let alone launch any attack against him.
    "Quick, chase her, don't let her get away!"
    "Hahaha, Second Miss, you might as well stay put and keep us two brothers company!"
    "We brothers have been drooling over your body for a long time, but unfortunately, we could never find the chance. Now that we've finally got the opportunity, how could we let you escape?"
    Just as Qinchuan had been briskly moving for over half an hour, there came a burst of hurried footsteps and sinister voices from ahead.
    Immediately following that, three figures burst out from the dense foliage ahead.
    The one at the front was a young woman with a tall figure, dressed in a white long dress, looking pure and lovely, but with a panicked expression on her face.
    Chasing closely behind her were two young men with lewd smiles on their faces, revealing their licentious intent.
    The young woman, upon seeing Qinchuan approaching quickly, displayed a glimmer of hope in her alarmed eyes, as if clutching at the last straw. She ran towards Qinchuan, pleading pitifully, "Young Master, I am the Second Miss of the Lin Family. These men are guards hired by my family, and they want to take liberties with me. Please, save me, Young Master, and the Lin Family will surely reward you handsomely!"
    The two young men chasing after her also showed a slight change in expression upon seeing this, but when they noticed Qinchuan was alone, a cold sneer appeared on their faces, and they threateningly said, "Kid, mind your own business, scram if you don't want to die!"
    "If you dare to ruin our good time, we'll make sure you cannot protect your own life!"
    The two young men scolded, repeatedly telling Qinchuan to scram, but the killing intent in the depths of their eyes was surging.
    Qinchuan had stumbled upon their deed; how could they possibly let him leave?
    If Qinchuan spread the word about this event, how could the Lin Family spare them?
    Telling Qinchuan to scram was merely to lower his guard.

 Chapter 36: Chapter 36 Oblivious To Death

    Upon hearing the threats of the two young men, Qinchuan's eyes narrowed involuntarily."You two ant-like creatures dare to be so insolent and threaten me to my face!"
    "Disappear from my sight within three breaths, or I won't mind crushing you to death."
    Qinchuan glanced at the two men and said indifferently.
    "What did you say? You actually dare tell us to scram?!"
    "Ignorant fool!"
    The burly young man, hearing Qinchuan's words, immediately snorted coldly.
    The other young man also sneered endlessly, staring at Qinchuan, "The calf doesn't fear the tiger indeed; just a little brat like you, I can squish you dead just like an ant."
    Qinchuan shook his head, stepped forward, and sighed with some helplessness, "In my life, I have slain many, truly not wishing to stain my hands further with killing. Yet why do people always rush towards my sword?"
    "Clueless fool, still daring to spout nonsense when death is at your doorstep!"
    "Second brother, kill him!"
    The burly young man shouted loudly.
    His companion immediately sprang forth, his eyes full of sinister cruelty as he smiled, "Boy, prepare to die!"
    The young man grasped a longsword, leaped into the air, and shot towards Qinchuan, "Remnant Flame Sword Technique!"
    "Ssssssh!"
    A sword light flickered, as blinding as flames, carrying a scorching breath, and instantly pressed close to Qinchuan's face.
    The murder in the depths of the young man's eyes suddenly erupted, his sword aiming straight for Qinchuan's neck.
    "Second brother's Remnant Flame Sword Technique has become increasingly formidable, such a tricky and ruthless move; even a master of the Condensed Truth Realm Fifth Layer might be caught off guard by his strike!"
    "Such a youngster, there's no way he can withstand second brother's sword!"
    Seeing this, the other young man's eyes revealed a hint of a cold smile, then he moved directly towards Miss Lin Er, "Miss Lin Er, you won't escape our grasp today no matter what, just obediently comply with us, hahaha..."
    Miss Lin Er, seeing the power of the swordsmanship unleashed by the young man attacking Qinchuan, immediately showed panic and anger on her face, "When you were attacking the Red-scaled Serpent with the elders just now, you were hiding your true strength and didn't go all out!"
    "You did it on purpose, already plotting to harm me, right?!"
    She hadn't expected the two men had long been plotting against her, concealing their true power all this time, even when they faced danger.
    Now that she saw the young man display such an astonishing might with the Remnant Flame Sword Technique, she couldn't help but turn pale with fright; there was no way Qinchuan, with his young age, could withstand such a powerful strike.
    "Stop! Your target is me; this has nothing to do with him. Let him go, and I'll come with you. Otherwise, I'd rather die than let you succeed!"
    Miss Lin Er suddenly held her sword to her own neck and shouted at the two young men.
    She had sought help from Qinchuan earlier, completely an instinct for survival.
    But now, seeing the true strength displayed by the sinister young man, she somewhat regretted blindly seeking his help, inadvertently involving him in danger.
    In her mind, given the young man's display of strength, Qinchuan was most likely no match for him.
    At this moment, she knew she was probably doomed but did not wish to involve Qinchuan any further. She hoped to deter the young men by threatening her own life, so they would let Qinchuan go, and then she could end herself to preserve her innocence.
    The young man who was approaching Miss Lin Er immediately changed his expression, "Don't be rash, put down your sword. As long as you put down the sword, I promise to spare him, you..."
    However, before he could finish his sentence.
    A "pfft" sound suddenly came to his ears.
    His expression instantly changed, thinking that his second brother had already struck down Qinchuan with a sword.
    But when he turned his head, his pupils immediately shrank, and the words in his throat abruptly stopped.
    Before him, Qinchuan's hand gently grasped the wrist of the swordsman who had attacked.
    The swordsman, who had charged at Qinchuan with such ferocity, now had his own sword pierced into his organs at an eerie angle. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Your sword is too slow," Qinchuan said.
    Qinchuan gave a slight push.
    "You..." The young man's pupils contracted, he opened his mouth to speak, but then his body slowly toppled backward.
    His eyes were filled with unwillingness but quickly lost their luster, and in a blink, life had fled from them.
    Both Miss Lin and the other young man witnessed this bizarre scene with mouths agape, eyes brimming with incredulity.
    At this moment,
    Qinchuan turned around and looked at him, "Did you just say that killing me would be as simple as crushing an ant?"
    His calm voice sounded.
    The young man shuddered, snapping to realization as he saw his younger brother's corpse on the ground, his eyes nearly splitting with rage, "You... You dared to kill my brother!?"
    "You deserve to die! Today, no one can save you, go to hell!"
    With a roar, he suddenly pulled out the long saber at his waist and charged at Qinchuan with a bellow.
    His cultivation level was clearly more robust than the young man Qinchuan had slain, and his power was also greater.
    "Sunblade Technique!"
    He roared, and the long saber swished through the air, slashing towards Qinchuan.
    "Not good, young master, be careful!"
    Seeing this, Miss Lin's face changed, and she quickly spoke up to warn him.
    "Ignorant of death!"
    Qinchuan's gaze was indifferent. Only when the savage blade light poured down, leaving just a half-foot from him, did he finally make a move.
    He calmly reached out two fingers.
    The young man's pupils contracted.
    There was a "clang."
    The fierce and savage blow from the other's saber was actually caught firmly between Wang Teng's two fingers!
    All the force of that cut dissipated in an instant!
    The heavy long saber could not advance an inch further in front of Qinchuan.
    "How... How is this possible?!"
    The young man was horrified, his eyelids twitching wildly, and every hair on his body stood on end.
    What kind of monster was this seemingly teenage boy before him, who had just easily caught his ferocious strike with two bare fingers?
    "An ant is still an ant. You are too weak," Qinchuan shook his head and then snapped his two fingers.
    There was a "crack."
    The young man's hefty long saber was abruptly broken in two by him.
    The shard of blade between Qinchuan's fingers flashed a bright light, like lightning, and in an instant, swept across the young man's neck.
    The young man's pupils contracted, he grunted, and clutching his throat, he fell to the ground with a "thump," his bulging eyes filled with unwillingness.
    No matter what, he had never expected that this seemingly teenage boy would possess such terrifying strength.

 Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Red Scale Dragon Serpent

    After dealing with the two men, Qinchuan planned to continue his journey deep into the Great Wilderness.However, Miss Lin Xi from behind, had recovered from her initial shock and hurried after Qinchuan, a face full of gratitude, "I am Lin Xi, I thank you, young master, for your help just now."
    Her delicate and beautiful cheeks were blushing, showing great excitement as she looked at Qinchuan with eyes sparkling with admiration.
    She had been chased by those two young men who intended to dishonor her; had it not been for Qinchuan's intervention to kill the two men, her fate would have been extremely miserable.
    As the image of Qinchuan casually killing those two young men with his overwhelming presence surfaced in her mind, Lin Xi couldn't help but steal glances at Qinchuan. When she saw his handsome face, her cheeks reddened even more, and her heart fluttered.
    "It was nothing but a small effort; you needn't take it to heart."
    Hearing Lin Xi's words, Qinchuan waved his hand indifferently and did not take it seriously.
    With a sly smile and eyes curved, Lin Xi said, "How can that be? A life-saving grace is like spring water that should be repaid, and it should always be remembered. How can I not take it to heart? When I return to my clan, I will definitely repay you with a generous gift..."
    At this point, she suddenly exclaimed, "Ah, right, I wonder how the clan elders are doing now."
    She then asked somewhat embarrassingly, "Since you're so powerful, young master, could you help me with one more thing? Several elders from my family were entangled by a Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent while they were covering for me to escape..."
    Before she could finish, Qinchuan's eyes suddenly flashed, and he turned around sharply, "What did you say? Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent?!"
    Lin Xi did not expect such a strong reaction from Qinchuan at the mention of the Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent, and she dumbly nodded her head.
    "Where is it? Take me there!"
    Qinchuan demanded immediately, his eyes emitting a fierce brilliance.
    The Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent was unlike common demon beasts, it was more accurately a powerful rare creature.
    Its True Blood was a main ingredient needed to awaken the Innate Pupils!
    However, the Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent was already on the brink of extinction a hundred thousand years ago, and it was difficult to find throughout the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.
    Qinchuan had not expected that such a creature would still exist in the Great Wilderness! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At Qinchuan's words, Lin Xi immediately became excited and hurriedly said, "It's just ahead."
    However, upon hearing her words, Qinchuan's figure flashed, taking the lead and quickly rushing toward the direction she had pointed.
    "Hey! Hey... Wait for me..."
    Watching Qinchuan who had instantly dashed ahead of her and disappeared from her sight in a few quick moments, Lin Xi was stunned for a second, then quickly called out in her delicate voice, hurrying after him.
    A moment later.
    Qinchuan arrived at the place Lin Xi had mentioned.
    "Old Fifth! How are you doing?"
    "About to die..."
    "This damned beast, its hide is too thick, and its strength is so great. It's truly deserving of being from the bloodline of the legendary Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent."
    "Luckily when we encountered it, it was already severely injured, or else we probably wouldn't have lasted until now..."
    "Looks like we're not going to make it this time, but thankfully the young lady has already managed to escape, cough cough..."
    Several Lin Family elders were holding each other up, their bodies in disarray, all exuding weak qi, looking as though they were on the brink of death.
    The Scarlet-Scaled Dragon Serpent coiled its body around, its sanguine pupils fixated on the Lin Family elders. On its neck, there lay a ferocious claw mark, from which blood was pouring out profusely.
    It was clear that before it had encountered the people from the Lin Family, it had already suffered from an attack by a natural enemy and had been severely injured; otherwise, the elders from the Lin Family would not have managed to hold on until this moment.
    Yet even so, at this point, the elders of the Lin Family were already completely exhausted.
    "Swoosh!"
    Just then, the Red-Scale Dragon Snake suddenly attacked again. Its body abruptly shot forward, its gaping maw wide open, as it lunged at the Lin Family elders.
    The Lin Family elders, now devoid of strength to continue the fight, could only give a bitter laugh upon seeing this, "Fellows, it looks like we're destined to die here today..."
    "Whoosh!"
    However, just at that moment, a figure suddenly dashed out from behind them. Moving as swiftly as lightning, wielding the Iron Blood Long Spear, the figure sliced through the air and shot towards the Red-Scale Dragon Snake.
    "Thud!"
    The next moment.
    The Iron Blood Long Spear precisely pinned the neck of the Red-Scale Dragon Snake, right between its fearsome claw marks.
    The immense force unleashed by the thrust of the Iron Blood Long Spear managed to pin the uplifted neck of the Red-Scale Dragon Snake firmly to the ground.
    "Indeed, it's a Red-Scale Dragon Snake!"
    The newcomer was naturally Qinchuan.
    Upon seeing the Red-Scale Dragon Snake in front of him, a hint of pleasant surprise immediately surfaced in Qinchuan's eyes.
    "I didn't expect that venturing deep into the Great Wilderness would lead me to a Red-Scale Dragon Snake. Life really is full of surprises at every turn!"
    Qinchuan landed in front of the Red-Scale Dragon Snake and placed one hand on the Iron Blood Long Spear.
    "Hiss hiss hiss..."
    The Red-Scale Dragon Snake, with its neck skewered and pinned to the ground, hadn't perished yet. It let out a piercing hiss from its mouth, its enormous body rolling and struggling continuously.
    But Qinchuan's hand was like a heavy mountain pressing down on the Iron Blood Long Spear, rendering the Red-Scale Dragon Snake's struggles in vain.
    This scene, to the eyes of the Lin Family elders, left them completely dumbstruck.
    Watching Qinchuan's silhouette, and the pinned Red-Scale Dragon Snake that he had subdued in an instant, disbelief filled the eyes of the Lin Family elders.
    After a brief moment of shock, the Lin Family elders quickly regained their composure and gratefully addressed Qinchuan's back, "We, the Lin Family of Great Wilderness City, thank the elder for your timely rescue..."
    "I didn't intervene on your behalf, so you need not thank me."
    Hearing the words of the Lin Family elders, Qinchuan turned his head to glance at them and spoke indifferently.
    The reason he had made a point of coming here was not to save the people of the Lin Family, but for this Red-Scale Dragon Snake!
    "Regardless of why the elder intervened, the fact remains that you have saved our lives. If we may dare to ask the elder's name, we will certainly repay you generously..."
    As they spoke, the people of the Lin Family looked up, all with grateful expressions directed towards Qinchuan.
    However, as they clearly saw Qinchuan's face, they were all taken aback, "Qinchuan... Qinchuan?!"
    "How could it be you?! How... how could your strength have become so formidable?!"
    The Lin Family members were all at a loss for words, never having imagined that the "elder" who had pinned the Red-Scale Dragon Snake with a single blow would turn out to be Qinchuan!
    And at this moment, Lin Xi finally arrived, panting heavily.
    Upon hearing the elders' words, Lin Xi was immediately taken aback, murmuring in disbelief, "Qinchuan..."
    "So, he is Qinchuan..."
    "Is he the one my father intended for me to marry?"

 Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Blood Refining Skill

    While Lin Xi was dazing, several Lin Family elders noticed her return and quickly spoke up, "Second Miss, why have you come back? Where are the brothers Wang Da and Wang Er?"Hearing the words of the elders, Lin Xi came to her senses, but instead of responding to the elders, she walked up to Wang Teng, her large, expressive eyes wide open, her cheeks reddening as she said, "Are you really Qinchuan?"
    "Is there something you need?"
    Qinchuan raised his head and looked at her, speaking calmly.
    Lin Xi was somewhat at a loss for words and said, "No... nothing, just... thank you for saving me earlier, and the elders too..."
    "You have already given your thanks before."
    Qinchuan looked at her oddly, then said indifferently, "If there's nothing else, I will take my leave."
    After speaking, Qinchuan did not stay any longer. With the Iron Blood Long Spear, he hoisted the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent and disappeared with a few leaps. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Hey! Wait..."
    Watching Qinchuan's swiftly departing figure, Lin Xi couldn't help stamping her foot and complained, "Really, am I that scary? Why leave so quickly..."
    As she spoke, Lin Xi found herself staring blankly in the direction Qinchuan had left.
    "Second Miss, he's already gone far away..."
    Seeing Lin Xi stare blankly at the direction where Qinchuan disappeared, several Lin Family elders exchanged looks and one of the elders chuckled, trying to tease her.
    Then, the group recalled the scene of Qinchuan nailing the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent with a spear and couldn't help but inhale sharply, exclaiming, "Qinchuan... the Asura of the Qin Family, it seems we all underestimated him before... Who would have thought he would possess such strength!"
    "Before we assumed that he was pressured by the might of the Zhao Family, which is why he signed that bet agreement with them, but now it seems the reality may not be so... With the strength he just displayed, how could the Zhao Family threaten him?"
    "Moreover, such a young man already possesses such formidable strength. If he truly becomes one of our Lin Family and represents us at the annual meeting of Shanhe County's master house, he might indeed win honor for our Lin Family and secure a greater share of resources..."
    ...
    At this moment.
    Qinchuan carried the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent to the front of a massive lake.
    The lake was serene, the surface as reflective as a mirror, with willows hanging over the shore.
    Wang Teng sensed there were Water Element Demon Beasts lurking in the lake, but those beasts, feeling the presence of Qinchuan's Taotie beast skin and the aura of the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent, sank deep into the water and dared not show themselves.
    The Taotie was an extremely powerful beast from ancient times.
    Especially the owner of the palm-sized piece of Taotie beast skin in Qinchuan's hand: it was once a beast of King Level, with a formidable Cultivation Path, which Qinchuan had slain in the past and refined its skin into a powerful Formation Map.
    Though countless years had passed since then, the skin still harbored some of the ferocity of the Taotie, which common Martial Artists would find difficult to sense, but these Demon Beasts and mystical creatures could clearly feel that bloodline pressure originating from the depths of their souls.
    Besides, the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent that Qinchuan was carrying was also a very powerful mystical creature, possessing a strong deterrent effect on ordinary Demon Beasts.
    "Boom!"
    He nailed the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent on the lakeshore, "Its bloodline is not pure, not a full-blooded Red Scaled Dragon Serpent, but it should still yield a trace of Red Scaled Dragon Blood."
    Qinchuan muttered to himself, his hands forming seals, his True Qi immediately surging within him.
    "Blood Refining Skill, refine for me!"
    He placed his hands on the heart of the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent, and the True Qi within his body suddenly surged forward like a flood bursting its banks, pouring ceaselessly toward the serpent's heart.
    However, his cultivation level was still too low. Even though he had a profound foundation, with a base that was exceptionally solid and True Qi that was far purer and more robust than martial artists of the same realm,
    refining the offspring of a Red Scaled Dragon Serpent to extract the pure bloodline power from within was still an incredibly difficult task.
    Fortunately, before he set off for the Great Wilderness, he had already prepared many Spirit Pill Level Qi-Recovery Pills in advance.
    At this moment, Qinchuan thought, and bottles of Qi-Recovery Pills flew out from the black Dao Lotus within his sea of consciousness.
    He opened his mouth and inhaled, leveraging his True Qi to sweep up a bottle of Qi-Recovery Pills and gulping them down, refining the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent's bloodline power while quickly replenishing his True Qi with the Qi-Recovery Pills to sustain the consumption required.
    The area he was in now was already the territory of Third Rank Demon Beasts.
    In the lake before him, a powerful Third Rank water element Demon Beast lay in wait, yet now it was hiding at the bottom of the lake, not daring to move in the slightest.
    And no other Demon Beasts dared to rashly intrude here.
    So, the place seemed incredibly calm.
    The stars shifted positions, and time flowed like water.
    Seven days swiftly passed by.
    During these seven days, Qinchuan had been continuously refining the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent, extracting the bloodline power within its body.
    On the ground, there were now over a dozen empty pill bottles, all of which Qinchuan had completely consumed.
    At this moment, Qinchuan's face was slightly pale, the continuous high-intensity consumption over seven days had become a bit too much, even for his sturdy physical body.
    But fortunately, he was now at the final stage!
    Half a day later.
    A sharp gleam suddenly burst from Qinchuan's eyes, "Gather for me!"
    He shouted lowly, True Qi surged wildly within his body, and with a beckoning towards the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent, a drop of extremely red, radiant blood, emitting a brilliant divine light, flew out from the serpent's body and hovered in front of Qinchuan.
    Immediately, Qinchuan willed the refined drop of Red Scaled Dragon Blood into a pure jade bottle, then stored the jade bottle into the black Dao Lotus within his sea of consciousness.
    "It's finally done. I didn't expect that this non-pureblood Red Scaled Dragon Serpent would still have such thick bloodline power. With this drop of Red Scaled Dragon Blood and the Holy Spirit Fluid I prepared years ago, I can now awaken my Innate Pupils!"
    Qinchuan's face lit up with a hint of joy.
    The Innate Body consists of nine parts: Innate Pupils, bones, marrow, organs, Qi, veins, fire, spirit, and soul.
    Qinchuan had already forged these nine parts individually in his previous nine lives.
    In this life, he only needed to gradually awaken these parts of the Innate Pupils, bones, marrow, organs, Qi, veins, fire, spirit, and soul to achieve a true Innate Body!
    The Innate Body was the foundation of the Immortal Path, and each part was extremely mysterious.
    For example, once the Innate Pupils are awakened and fully cultivated to their limit, they can foresee the future, attract fortune and repel calamity, see through various illusions, discern the will of the heavens, understand the geography, and the laws of all things in the world, and so on...
    As for the Innate Bones, once awakened and cultivated to the extreme, they can make the physical body immortal and invulnerable, with an indomitable Physical Divine Power that can shatter all laws!
    And the Innate Marrow, organs, Qi, fire, spirit, and soul each possess their own powerful abilities and boundless mysteries.

 Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Deep Into the Great Wilderness

    "Having been delayed by this Red-Scaled Dragon Serpent for so many days, it's time to go check out that place now," Qinchuan stood up tall and muttered to himself as he glanced at the Red-Scaled Dragon Serpent before him.At this moment, the Red-Scaled Dragon Serpent had already turned into a mummified corpse.
    He picked up the Iron Blood Long Spear, gathered a point of True Qi, and then with a spear thrust that shot forth like a dragon, he pierced through the exceedingly tough skin of the Red-Scaled Dragon Serpent, extracting from its body a crystal clear, round inner core.
    This inner core radiated a misty glow, harboring powerful and pure energy fluctuations, which he then stored away.
    Immediately, Qinchuan no longer lingered, his figure flickered as he raced toward the depths of the Great Wilderness.
    "Roar!"
    Days after Qinchuan had set off, a series of loud and terrifying beast roars echoed from the mountains ahead.
    "Boom!"
    At the same time, the mountains trembled, and towering ancient trees shook violently and snapped.
    A fiery red bird circled in the sky, then like an arrow shot down, plunging into the mountains.
    A gigantic Sword-Tail Tiger leaped high into the air, pouncing towards the bird in mid-flight, engaging in a fierce battle with the fiery red bird.
    There were also resounding roars all around, seemingly cheering on. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan's brow furrowed, not expecting to encounter Demon Beasts fighting for dominance.
    "It's a Fourth Rank Demon Beast, the Crimson Flame Bird, and a Sword-Tail Tiger..."
    "This area is still within the territory of Fourth Rank Demon Beasts, a long way from that place. My current Cultivation Level is still a bit too low, my speed too slow. If this continues, I'm afraid there won't be enough time to reach my destination."
    Qinchuan murmured to himself.
    Then, an idea struck him, and his gaze fell on the Crimson Flame Bird, that Fourth Rank Demon Beast.
    The Crimson Flame Bird, a Fire-Attribute demon fowl, boasted astonishing attack power, and its flying speed was extraordinarily fast.
    Currently, it was locked in combat with the Sword-Tail Tiger, using its powerful attacking strength and remarkable flying velocity to toy with the tiger, completely at its mercy.
    It let out a long cry, its piercing call echoing in all directions. Its talons, sharp as hooks and gleaming with a chilling radiance, easily penetrated the Sword-Tail Tiger's skull, then hoisted its corpse mid-air, flying back and forth, a display of its might, cementing its status as the king among Fourth Rank Demon Beasts.
    The other surrounding Fourth Rank Demon Beasts all prostrated themselves, emitting soft roars.
    Many other birds circled around the Crimson Flame Bird, seemingly offering their congratulations.
    "So they were vying for the position of king among the Fourth Rank Demon Beasts."
    Having understood the situation, Qinchuan quickly grasped what was happening.
    Both the Crimson Flame Bird and the Sword-Tail Tiger were very powerful among Fourth Rank Demon Beasts, and they had been competing for the king's position.
    Qinchuan moved swiftly, as if treading on flying geese, and within a few flashes, he ascended the ridge and landed atop a tree canopy.
    "Roar..."
    The Demon Beasts around immediately sensed Qinchuan's presence and began roaring angrily at him.
    Those Beast closer to him even lunged at Qinchuan with fierce light flashing in their eyes.
    However, with a sweeping glance, Qinchuan released an invisible surge of Emperor Soul's majesty. In an instant, the Demon Beast that was charging at him collapsed to the ground in terror, its eyes filled with fright.
    The other Demon Beasts that had been roaring at Qinchuan were also intimidated; they stopped their roars, lay on the ground trembling.
    Qinchuan's gaze fell upon the Crimson Flame Bird, his presence commanding as he roared at the bird, "I am in need of a mount, Crimson Flame Bird, come to me now!"
    "Boom!"
    In midair, the Crimson Flame Bird, sensing Qinchuan's imposing aura, nearly plummeted from the sky. It hurriedly flapped its wings twice before finally stabilizing its figure.
    However, the carcass of the Swordtail Tiger it had been clutching fell to the ground with a thunderous boom.
    "Chirp chirp!"
    The Crimson Flame Bird flew around Qinchuan before landing before him. It glanced at the other Demon Beasts below, then weakly chirped at Qinchuan twice, as if negotiating something with him.
    Qinchuan's expression remained indifferent, yet the majesty of his Emperor Soul was unmatched. He simply said, "Submit now!"
    The Crimson Flame Bird glanced at the numerous Demon Beasts below and the vast domain it had just won from defeating the Swordtail Tiger, a look of grievance coloring its face. It had only just become the lord of this Fourth Rank Demon Beast region, its behind had not even warmed its throne, so to speak, and now it was about to be captured as a mount. The contrast in its fortunes was simply too harsh.
    However, the pressure of the Emperor Soul emanating from Qinchuan was too strong, and in spite of the bird's grievance, it had no choice but to submit, obediently prostrating itself at Qinchuan's feet.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but chuckle. He stepped onto the broad back of the Crimson Flame Bird and said, "Don't be so reluctant, I'm just temporarily requisitioning you. Once we arrive, you are free to leave. But I fear by then, you won't want to part."
    "Chirp chirp..."
    Upon hearing that Qinchuan would let it go when they arrived, the Crimson Flame Bird's spirits lifted. It nodded eagerly, dismissing with a snort the idea that it wouldn't want to leave him later on.
    Then, carrying Qinchuan, the bird soared in circles high above the mountains, letting out a long cry to the many Demon Beasts below.
    Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh dryly. This Crimson Flame Bird was announcing to the other Demon Beasts that it would return to continue its reign as their king.
    "Let's go."
    Qinchuan pointed out the route, and ordered the Crimson Flame Bird to proceed.
    With a loud cry, the bird beat its wings, and a violent whirlwind erupted in the empty space, surging with tremendous power.
    Soon after, the Crimson Flame Bird, bearing Qinchuan, turned into a streak of fire and shot towards the direction Qinchuan had indicated.
    Its speed of flight was many times faster than Qinchuan's own movement technique when traveling.
    "Already reached the peak of the Ninth Grade Fourth Rank Realm, huh? No wonder it's so fast."
    Qinchuan, seated steadily on the Crimson Flame Bird's back, felt the scenery flying past and nodded in approval.
    With this Crimson Flame Bird quickening his journey, he could save a great deal of time.
    Moreover, he could use the time spent traveling to consolidate his cultivation level.
    However, after flying for some distance, the speed of the Crimson Flame Bird gradually slowed down, as it had entered the territory of the more powerful Fifth Rank Demon Beasts.
    In the Great Wilderness, the levels and ranks of Demon Beasts are clearly defined; different rankings of Demon Beasts occupy their respective graded areas.
    High Rank Demon Beasts usually don't venture lightly into the domains of Low Rank ones.
    And naturally, the Low Rank Demon Beasts dare not step into the domains of their Higher Rank counterparts.
    "Keep moving forward."
    Qinchuan, sensing the Crimson Flame Bird's apprehension, commanded indifferently.
    The Crimson Flame Bird, hearing this, cast aside its hesitations and simply sped forward, flapping its wings with vigor.
    "Roar!"
    No sooner had they entered the range of the Fifth Rank Demon Beasts than one of them felt the approach of the Crimson Flame Bird and rushed out, letting out an infuriated roar at the swiftly moving bird.
    "Scram!"
    Yet, Qinchuan's eyes suddenly snapped open, a sharp gaze containing a trace of his Emperor Soul's majesty landing on that Fifth Rank Demon Beast.
    The Fifth Rank Demon Beast's eyes immediately filled with horror, and it quickly prostrated itself on the ground, shivering.
    Qinchuan's trace of Emperor Soul's majesty was actually not of terrifying power; it mainly served to intimidate.

 Chapter 40: Chapter 40 The Demons Worship

    The Crimson Flame Bird carried Qinchuan swiftly along, and no demon beasts dared to block their way.Several days later, Qinchuan finally arrived in the heart of the Great Wilderness on the back of the Crimson Flame Bird.
    Upon reaching this place, the air all around seemed to become incredibly oppressive, with strands of faint demonic qi throughout the void.
    The eyes of the Crimson Flame Bird were full of fear, somewhat unwilling to go further, but pressured by Qinchuan, it had no choice but to continue flying.
    "Whooosh!"
    Suddenly, from the distant void, billowing black smoke approached, clearly carrying strong demonic qi within it.
    Within the demonic qi, figures of demon beasts surged and let out sinister laughter, "Heeheeheehee¡­ Someone dares to intrude here willingly, and it's just a mortal martial artist in the Condensed Truth Realm¡­"
    "We've been sealed here for far too long, and it's been ages since we've tasted humans. We never expected someone to deliver themselves to our doorstep, haha¡­"
    Billows of black smoke rose from the dense forest below into the sky, with demon beasts reveling within, various kinds of demon beasts, ferocious and terrifying, rushed toward the Crimson Flame Bird and Qinchuan.
    "Chirp chirp¡­"
    The Crimson Flame Bird screamed, its eyes filled with terror.
    "Merely a few petty demons, daring such recklessness. Even the Demon Monarchs and Emperors of the Demon Races, in bygone times, were but followers under my command!"
    Seeing the black clouds rush to the sky from all directions and cover the world in an instant, Qinchuan snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with sharpness.
    Inside the sea of his consciousness, a strand of his Emperor Soul majestically radiated as Qinchuan shouted, "Kneel before me!"
    As he bellowed, with the majesty of the Emperor Soul unfolding, a black rune belonging to both the Demon Races sprang from within Qinchuan's Emperor Soul.
    This rune was, astonishingly, the soul pact signed with the Monarchs and Emperors of the Demon Races when Qinchuan subdued them in the past, an ancient oath! sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Within the rune, the souls of the most noble bloodlines of the Demon Races were sealed!
    With this soul pact, Qinchuan could intimidate the demons of the Three Realms!
    Even the Demon Monarchs and Emperors of the Demon Races could only bow their heads and serve before him!
    As the rune unfolded, the most powerful aura of the Demon Races spread out. Instantly, the overwhelming demonic and demon qi began to surge violently, and then, one by one, the demon beasts revealed looks of terror, manifested their true bodies, and knelt before Qinchuan.
    "Emperor¡­ Lord Emperor¡­"
    "We pay our respects to Lord Emperor!"
    All the demon beasts of the Demon Races prostrated themselves and worshipped Qinchuan with one voice!
    "Chirp chirp¡­"
    Below Qinchuan, the Crimson Flame Bird was dumbfounded by the scene before it.
    Watching how the countless demon beasts that had just come menacingly to consume both it and Qinchuan, were now scared into submissive prostration by a mere shout from Qinchuan, the Crimson Flame Bird's large eyes were filled with confusion and incomprehension.
    Qinchuan swept a cold glance over the demon beasts in all directions and said indifferently, "Back when I sealed you here, it was to prevent you from tormenting the world and disrupting human order. Do you have any grievances regarding this?"
    Hearing his words, all the demon beasts shuddered, with the older and more powerful ones feeling more fear and unease when faced with Qinchuan's questioning. They hurriedly claimed no grievances.
    "Where is Xiao Hei?! Upon my return, why have you not come to greet me!"
    Qinchuan sat cross-legged, speaking indifferently.
    Xiao Hei was an abyssal fiend dragon, once a sovereign of the Demon Race in years long past. Initially enlightened and subdued by Qinchuan, he stayed within the Great Wilderness, along with another emperor from the Demon Race, guarding the things that Qinchuan left behind.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, a powerful member of the Demon Race knelt and bowed, saying, "Responding to Emperor, eighty thousand years ago, a mysterious strong individual came to this place, wanting to tamper with the things you left behind. The Demon Monarch, in order to guard your Seal, has already died in battle..."
    "What did you say?" Upon hearing this Great Demon's words, Qinchuan's eyes suddenly became stagnant, "Xiao Hei... dead?"
    The Great Demon knelt and responded, "Yes."
    Qinchuan's gaze shifted, and, after a moment, he let out a deep sigh, murmuring to himself, "I should have thought of this earlier..."
    He should have thought of it the moment he saw that piece of Taotie beast skin.
    Then, he looked towards a Great Devil, "Is Xiao Kui still safe?"
    The Great Devil spoke in response, "Responding to Emperor, the Demon Emperor also perished in that battle..."
    Hearing such a response, Qinchuan finally couldn't help but close his eyes, his body lightly trembling, all the demons and beasts felt a wave of soul's palpitation and unease.
    A terrifying killing intent was forcefully suppressed by him.
    "Heh!"
    Ultimately, Qinchuan suddenly laughed.
    "Good, very good, daring to meddle with my arrangements and even my people! Has my absence been too long this time, causing certain individuals to forget the fear they once had towards me, beginning to act unruly?"
    He narrowed his eyes, within them, a wisp of crimson killing intent emerged, seemingly piercing through the void and penetrating Qiankun!
    Afterwards, he took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the killing intent in his heart, and waved his hand, "Go to the Holy Abyss!"
    "As you command."
    The strong members of both Demon and Beast Races bowed towards Qinchuan and then turned into a stream of black smoke, clearing the way for Qinchuan.
    That day.
    The terrifying core of the Great Wilderness, where countless demons surged, Demonic Qi rolling and covering all directions, causing the creatures around the core of the Great Wilderness to be terrified, beasts wailing and the sounds shaking the Nine Heavens.
    It also shook the strong individuals from various Ancient Kingdoms who had always been wary and attentive to the movements of demons in the Great Wilderness.
    "What has happened in the Great Wilderness to cause such a heavenly change?!"
    In Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, countless powerful individuals from Cultivation Sects all turned to look towards the core of the Great Wilderness, gesturing and calculating, but were suddenly subjected to a terrifying backlash.
    In Shanhe County, Congyun Sect.
    The once thriving Congyun Sect, rumored to have birthed an Imperial Dao strong individual, had now, however, declined, its splendor no longer present.
    At this moment.
    Inside the forbidden area of Congyun Sect, an elder with sparse white hair, nearly at the end of his strength, suddenly opened his eyes, shooting out a blazing light towards that distant core of the Great Wilderness, his body trembling with excitement.
    "Emperor, is it you who have returned?"
    ...
    Far from where Qinchuan was, at the edge of the core of the Great Wilderness.
    A tall woman flew on a rainbow, landed on the canopy of an ancient tree, and noticed the rolling dark wind and Demonic Qi from the distant core of the Great Wilderness, turning the sky and earth above the Great Wilderness different colors, she was shocked, and quickly looked intently towards that area.
    Her eyes shone brightly, like divine vision, she looked far into the distance, and caught glimpses of Qinchuan commanding reverence from the demons, scenes of countless demons and beasts kneeling and worshiping within the core of the Great Wilderness; her lips parted slightly in astonishment.
    "Who is that person? He seems to be nothing more than a Martial Artist, unable to even fly with the wind, having to use a Fourth Rank Demon Beast, the Crimson Flame Bird, as his mount, yet he can hold in awe the demons of the core of the Great Wilderness, causing them to kneel in worship?!"

 Chapter 41: Chapter 41 The Great Wilderness Core

    In midair, demonic clouds obscured the sun, and endless demonic Qi paved the way, extending to Qinchuan's feet. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Qinchuan stepped off the Crimson Flame Bird's back, treading on the demonic Qi as he walked.
    The Crimson Flame Bird dared not rashly depart, following closely behind Qinchuan with each step.
    All around, a multitude of demons and creatures followed, their presence vast and soul-shaking.
    Powerful perception allowed Qinchuan to sense the gaze cast from afar, and he couldn't help but turn his head towards the distance, fixing his gaze on the woman's location.
    Some of the more powerful demons also sensed something, looking over following Qinchuan's gaze.
    "Emperor, do you want to..."
    A fierce light flashed in the eyes of the great demon next to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan merely glanced back at him, and the great demon's face turned pale, immediately bowing his head, daring not to speak further.
    "No need to mind them."
    Taking back his gaze, Qinchuan walked on, stepping on the rolling demonic Qi, heading towards the inner depths.
    The demonic Qi churned, transforming into clouds that carried Qinchuan thousands of miles in an instant.
    Countless demons and creatures from all directions followed on either side.
    Several great demons and Great Devils also withdrew their gazes from the woman hidden among the treetops in the distance, respectfully following behind Qinchuan.
    In an instant, a demonic wind howled, and clouds stretched across the sky toward the far distance, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
    Meanwhile, at a distance,
    The stunning and tall woman was ice-cold all over, her body already drenched in cold sweat.
    She had not expected that, despite the vast distance between them, her single probing glance would be sensed by Qinchuan and those great demons and devils.
    "Who exactly is that youth...?"
    "He's clearly just a mortal martial artist, yet how can he possess such powerful perception, able to detect my spying..."
    "And those demons, able to sense my presence from such a distance, mustn't be ordinary demons, yet they show such deference to that youth..."
    The beautiful woman's eyes flickered with shock and disbelief while also feeling a wave of relief and lingering trepidation.
    The demons could sense her presence from so far away; their Cultivation Levels must be extraordinary, and at the moment those great demons glared in her direction, she clearly felt a fierce intent to kill.
    Fortunately, in the end, those demons did not come for her, or else she might have feared for her life today.
    With that thought, she no longer dared to linger, even giving up her original objective for this trip temporarily, transforming into a Divine Rainbow that raced away into the distance, quickly leaving this contentious place.
    ...
    The demonic clouds obscured the sun, speeding along with Qinchuan.
    After a moment, the demonic clouds entered the deepest part of the Great Wilderness Core and descended with Wang Teng before a vast Abyss.
    Within the Abyss, now lay desolation and depth, having lost the sanctity and tranquility of the past.
    This was the sacred Abyss.
    Years ago, it was Qinchuan who, using Great Divine Power, created it, deploying numerous strategies and even drawing in the Netherworld Holy Water, transforming it into a treasure capable of purifying most of the world's impurities and malevolent beings.
    Back then, it was here that he suppressed that extraordinary evil presence, hoping that the sacred Abyss would purify it.
    He hadn't expected that in this cycle of reincarnation, someone would have the audacity to enter this place, disrupt the measures he had set, take away that extraordinary evil, and kill the top guardians of the Abyss placed there by him from both the demon and creature races.
    On his way to the sacred Abyss, Qinchuan had already learned of the past events from the mouths of those great demons and devils.
    A group of mysterious people suddenly invaded this place, and Xiao Hei and Xiao Kui led an army of demons and monsters to battle them.
    In the end, Xiao Hei and Xiao Kui both fell in battle, along with many powerful individuals from the demon and monster races; they all perished in that fight.
    The remaining demons and monsters, perhaps due to their weak strength, were not qualified to participate in that battle, or maybe those mysterious people simply disdained to take action against them. Alternatively, it could be that those mysterious people intentionally left them alive, to provoke him.
    At this moment.
    Qinchuan stood before the desecrated and no longer sacred Holy Abyss, his heart filling with an increasing desire to kill.
    "To have damaged the Holy Abyss to such an extent, these people certainly have some abilities."
    "Since I have roamed the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, no one has dared to offend me like this. Are you ready to die?"
    Qinchuan's eyes were deep.
    He closed his eyes slightly, the Emperor Soul surged within him, sensing the vast land around him.
    In the past, he had left many methods here, and although some of them had been destroyed, there were still some hidden measures that remained intact.
    A moment later, Qinchuan suddenly opened his eyes and uttered a light shout, "Origins, retrace!"
    Instantly, under the pull of the Emperor Soul, an invisible space surged with a terrifying power.
    Simultaneously, mysterious runes and divine patterns sped through the air.
    Even the ground beneath his feet began to tremble, unleashing endless divine radiance.
    The next moment, the surrounding environment transformed, and the scenery in everyone's eyes changed, as if they had traveled through time to eighty thousand years ago.
    Qinchuan's gaze burned with intensity as he saw a group of mysterious robed figures, each wearing a different ghost-faced mask.
    These people had suddenly descended here, and then they engaged in an intense battle with the peak powerhouses of the demon and monster races.
    The group was very powerful, and the battle did not last long. Soon it quieted down, and the Abyssal Behemoth that Xiao Hei had turned into was killed, its Primordial Spirit extinguished and its Physical Body half-destroyed.
    As for Xiao Kui, he was struck so profoundly that both his spirit and body were annihilated, his Physical Body exploding into ash.
    The other numerous peak powerhouses from the demon and monster races also met with tragic deaths.
    Afterward, those mysterious people employed an incredibly potent Magical Treasure to decipher Formation Patterns. After a lengthy duration, they finally destroyed the Formations he had arranged inside the Holy Abyss and took away the being that resided within it.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan's thoughts spun, and the endless runes and formation patterns in the void, along with that terrifying power, gradually subsided, and Qinchuan returned to reality as well.
    He furrowed his brows, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Ghost-faced masks, along with the Divine Skills they exhibited"
    "Netherworld Hall, hadn't it already vanished into the river of history!?"
    Qinchuan's eyes flashed. Through the measures he had left in bygone days, Qinchuan reconstructed the scene that had occurred back then. He saw the group of people who had destroyed his methods and taken the being within the Holy Abyss; he now had some understanding of their identities.
    "No, that's wrong!"
    "Netherworld Hall has long disappeared into the river of history, and even if some remnants of its heritage had survived, they wouldn't have the courage to tamper with my possessions"
    Qinchuan's eyes flickered, then turned to the Demon Race powerhouse beside him: "Where is Xiao Hei's corpse, take me there!"
    A moment later.
    Qinchuan arrived before the corpse of a dragon, as massive as a mountain range.
    Even after eight thousand years had passed, the aura emanating from the dragon's corpse was still terrifying.
    Ordinary demons and monsters couldn't come near this dragon's corpse, unable to bear the oppressive aura it emitted.
    Looking at the huge dragon corpse in front of him, even Qinchuan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his gaze.
    Although Xiao Hei was merely a follower by his side in former years, he was still his man, and to have been slain here while protecting the treasures he left behind, how could his heart not be moved?

 Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Netherworld Holy Water

    However, Qinchuan quickly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and turned his gaze to the colossal dragon carcass, sensing a strand of residual special aura from that wound."It is indeed the unique aura of the Netherworld Hall's members, could it really be someone from the Netherworld Hall..."
    Feeling the special residual aura, Qinchuan's eyes narrowed sharply, not anticipating that the mysterious group would actually be people from the Netherworld Hall.
    "I didn't expect the legacy of the Netherworld Hall to have survived until now, and they even dare to offend me, such audacity!"
    A hint of murderous intent flashed in Qinchuan's eyes as he stood in front of the dragon corpse for a long while before turning to leave the place.
    He turned and looked at the powerful beings of the demon and monster races beside him, saying, "Is there still Netherworld Holy Water remaining in the Saint Abyss?"
    "There is some left, we will go and fetch it for Emperor immediately."
    The demons and monsters quickly bowed and said.
    Qinchuan nodded, "Go ahead."
    Soon, the demonic and monstrous mighty beings flew back, each holding a small jade bottle only the size of a palm.
    "Master, the Saint Abyss has been damaged, and now only these holy waters remain."
    The demonic and monstrous beings offered up the holy water.
    Qinchuan took it, opened the small jade bottle to take a glance and said, "Prepare a secret room for me, I need to enter seclusion."
    Netherworld Holy Water has various wondrous effects.
    Aside from purifying sinister and malicious energies, it also has the power to refine the root bone, temper the physical body, cleanse True Qi and the soul.
    "You have carried me these days, consider this drop of Netherworld Holy Water as a chance offering from me."
    Before entering seclusion, Qinchuan enveloped a drop of Netherworld Holy Water with True Qi and injected it into the Crimson Flame Bird, "If you wish to leave, you may do so."
    Thereafter, Qinchuan entered a secret room and began cultivating in seclusion with the aid of the Netherworld Holy Water.
    ...
    In Great Wilderness City, the Zhao Family.
    "Have there been no messages from the Fourth Elder and the others who went to the Great Wilderness in search of Dragon Bone Grass?"
    Zhao Tianheng paced back and forth, feeling somewhat anxious.
    "Master, although Dragon Bone Grass is not a high-rank spiritual medicine, it is extremely rare; perhaps Fourth Elder and the others have just not found the Dragon Bone Grass yet, which is why there's been no news."
    An elder chimed in.
    "This was my lack of foresight, the Great Wilderness is fraught with danger everywhere, I shouldn't have let Fourth Elder and the others venture into the Great Wilderness..."
    Zhao Tianheng sighed lightly, "I only hope that Fourth Elder and the others have not encountered any accidents."
    "Master need not worry, the strength of Fourth Elder and the others is not weak, the outer area should not pose much danger to them, they will surely return safely."
    The Great Elder of the Zhao Family consoled and then changed the subject, "By the way, Master, a few days ago the family specially invited Master Tang, a famous Alchemy Master of Great Wilderness City, to prepare Spirit Medicine Liquid for Wu Ji and also purchased a large amount of First Grade Condensed Truth Pills for him, may I ask how Wu Ji's Cultivation Level is coming along?"
    Hearing the Great Elder mention his son, Zhao Tianheng immediately spoke with pride, "Wu Ji has not disappointed me, his cultivation has progressed swiftly, and he is now close to breaking through to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. By the half-month mark for the annual festival event, he should be able to step into the Second Layer of Condensed Truth Realm!"
    "What?! Wu Ji is about to advance to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm? In that case, at the annual festival event, our Zhao Family will surely be able to prevail over the Qin Family."
    The Great Elder of the Zhao Family was startled and then smiled broadly.
    Zhao Tianheng responded with a smile, "The Qin Family? A mere Qin Family, how could they possibly be a match for my Zhao Family?"
    "I have already recruited people in advance, and after the year-end celebration, we'll immediately take over all of the Qin Family's enterprises."
    ...
    The Lin Family.
    By now, Lin Xi and all the elders had also returned to the Lin Family.
    At this moment, in the hall of the Lin Family.
    "What did you say? You met Qinchuan in the Great Wilderness, and he even saved you?"
    "Is Qinchuan's strength really that formidable? To think that he could kill the fierce mythical creature, the Crimson Scaled Dragon Serpent, with a single spear throw?!"
    The patriarch of the Lin Family, Lin Buyu, along with the other elders, upon learning about the events in the Great Wilderness, were immediately astonished, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    The Crimson Scaled Dragon Serpent was an extremely ferocious mythical creature!
    Even in a severely injured state, it was not something that an average martial artist of the Condensed Truth Realm could handle. Several elders of the Lin Family joined forces and yet they were no match for the beast, almost becoming its food.
    And Qinchuan, he actually nailed it to the ground with a single spear?
    "Father, what we're saying is true. Qinchuan is really amazing," Lin Xi said excitedly, with a look of admiration shining in her bright, spirited eyes.
    Lin Buyu glanced at Lin Xi and then turned his head to ask several elders who had accompanied Lin Xi, "Elders, is Qinchuan's strength truly as terrifying as described?"
    An elder who had accompanied Lin Xi replied with a wry smile, "Reporting to the Patriarch, we witnessed it with our own eyes, not a single detail is exaggerated." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Qinchuan's strength is far greater than our expectations. We have all underestimated him before."
    Hearing the elder's words, Lin Buyu couldn't help but take a deep breath, exclaiming,
    "I never imagined that this young man, at such a young age, could be so powerful; to nail the mythical Crimson Scaled Dragon Serpent to the ground with a single spear, what kind of skill is that? It's just a pity... that he is not a member of our Lin Family."
    The other Lin Family elders were also moved upon hearing this.
    "I had heard before that this young man was extraordinary and possessed formidable strength, but I never expected him to be this incredible. If our Lin Family had such talent, why would we fear not surpassing the other families?" an elder couldn't help exclaiming.
    Upon hearing this, the elders suddenly recalled the previous consideration of Lin Buyu to betroth Lin Xi to Qinchuan, which at that time was strongly discouraged by them as they felt Qinchuan was not worthy of their Miss Lin.
    But now, their opinions had changed.
    A boy of only sixteen, possessing such strength, easily killing the fierce Crimson Scaled Dragon Serpent that even several elders togther had failed to handle¡ªhow could they not look at him with new respect?
    Exchanging glances, one person tentatively said, looking at Lin Buyu, "Patriarch... didn't you previously consider offering the Second Miss to Qinchuan in marriage?"
    Upon hearing this, Lin Buyu couldn't help but reconsider, his gaze turning towards Lin Xi, he asked, "Xi'er..."
    Hearing the elders' words, Lin Xi's heart was already pounding, and now, blushing shyly at Lin Buyu's inquiry, she said, "It is for Father to decide..."
    Upon hearing Lin Xi's response, Lin Buyu was momentarily taken aback, having not expected that Lin Xi would not refuse this time, and even displayed a demure shyness characteristic of a young maiden.
    How could Lin Buyu not see his own daughter's feelings? Yet, seeing Lin Xi's changed attitude, he still couldn't help feeling a bit emotional.
    He knew his daughter had always set her sights high; if Qinchuan hadn't been truly outstanding and impressive, despite having saved her life on this occasion, it would not have been enough to make her fall for him and agree to marry him.

 Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Leave After Things Are Done

    That day, the Lin Family sent people to the Qin Residence, planning to propose a marriage.However, they regretted to learn that Qinchuan had not yet returned to the residence.
    ...
    Time flew by.
    With only three days left until the New Year Festival, the members of the Qin Family who had been training in the Great Wilderness finally returned to the Qin Residence one after another.
    After nearly a month of training in the Great Wilderness, the strength of the members of the Qin Family had greatly improved.
    Especially the Third Elder, whose cultivation level had reached the middle stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Aside from the Third Elder, the Second Elder had also broken through to the early stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    As for the Fifth and Seventh Elders, they both reached the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    In addition, the younger disciples such as Qin Shan had all advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm!
    Qin Shan, in particular, had already reached the peak of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm and was not far from advancing to the Second Layer.
    Moreover, during this month, they had fought life-and-death battles against various demon beasts every day. Not only had their practical experience greatly improved, but the martial skills they practiced had also been tempered, and their control over strength had become incomparably better than before.
    "There are only three days left until the New Year Festival. Zhao Family, we will give you a huge surprise!"
    The faces of the Qin Family members did not show the slightest worry; instead, they were full of anticipation, with a resolute fighting spirit in their eyes.
    Meanwhile.
    In the Great Wilderness Core.
    Qinchuan finally awoke from his intensive training.
    He opened his eyes, and a fierce brilliance flashed within his pupils. His muscles were crystalline, and he seemed as if he was cast from divine iron, with a divine radiance faintly circulating around his body.
    "Netherworld Holy Water is truly remarkable. Although it did not enhance my True Qi Cultivation, it further refined my aptitude and also strengthened my physical body."
    "With my current strength, even a martial artist on the Ninth Grade of the Condensed Truth Realm might not be able to withstand a punch from me!"
    "And, with the accumulation of these past days, I can break through to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm at any time."
    Qinchuan murmured to himself, feeling his current strength, a trace of satisfaction appearing in his eyes.
    "I have been here for a long time; it's time to leave..."
    Then, Qinchuan rose, pushed open the stone door, and found that the Crimson Flame Bird had not left; it lay at the doorway as if waiting for him.
    At this moment, the Crimson Flame Bird had also undergone considerable changes.
    Its body became stronger, its feathers more vivid, and even its gaze became brighter. Its spiritual intelligence seemed to have also improved significantly.
    Even that drop of Netherworld Holy Water had awakened a trace of the hidden Vermilion Bird Bloodline within its body, significantly increasing its potential.
    Seeing Qinchuan emerge from his retreat, the Crimson Flame Bird immediately perked up, greeting him with its crisp, cheerful calls.
    A Fourth Rank, Ninth Grade peak demon beast's spiritual intelligence was not low; it could sense the extraordinary in Qinchuan and thus developed the desire to follow him.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan smiled and said, "You were unwilling to carry me on this journey before, so why now do you want to follow me voluntarily? Aren't you going back to be your Demon King?"
    "Chirp chirp chirp..."
    The Crimson Flame Bird wrapped its wings around Qinchuan's legs, raised its head, blinked its spirited large eyes, and the crisp sound came from its mouth.
    Seeing his shameless demeanor, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh and shook his head, grudgingly saying, "Alright, since you're so determined, then you may stay by my side for now."
    Earlier, Qinchuan had sensed the presence of a trace of the Vermilion Bird bloodline in it, which was why he had bestowed a drop of Netherworld Holy Water to help awaken the sliver of Vermilion Bird bloodline within it.
    At this moment, judging by the changes occurring on the other party, it seemed that the other party had not wasted the drop of Netherworld Holy Water and had successfully awakened the trace of Vermilion Bird bloodline within.
    He was currently in need of a mount for travel, so keeping the other party around was not an issue.
    "Chirp chirp chirp..."
    Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flame Bird immediately became extremely excited.
    Qinchuan stepped out of his cultivation spot, and nearby demons hurriedly gathered around.
    "How long have I been in closed-door cultivation this time?"
    A great demon hastily replied with respect, "My lord has been in closed-door cultivation for twelve days."
    "Twelve days?"
    Qinchuan's eyebrows slightly raised as he muttered, "Adding the time previously delayed, there are only three days left until the New Year Celebration."
    "Is my lord in a hurry to go somewhere? Do you need us to send you off?"
    Another great demon quickly offered.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and smiled, shaking his head, "You better not, with your level of cultivation, if you leave this Great Wilderness Core, you'd probably immediately cause panic among the nearby ancient kingdoms and sect forces. Send a demon with lower cultivation to escort me."
    With only three short days left until the New Year Celebration in Great Wilderness City, even with the Crimson Flame Bird's speed, it would be impossible to arrive before the celebration begins.
    In the end, Qinchuan chose a demon race cultivator skilled in speed to escort him.
    Before departing, Qinchuan left behind a Demon Emperor's Scripture and a Demon Monarch's Treasure Technique, "Xiao Hei and Xiao Kui died in guarding the things I left behind, and you have not breached the restriction of leaving this place, so I'm leaving these two treasures for you."
    "You may cultivate in peace. When the time comes, I will grant you freedom, allowing you to freely come and go from here."
    Afterward, Qinchuan stepped onto a wind transformed by the demon race cultivator, taking the Crimson Flame Bird and heading in the direction of Great Wilderness City.
    "Thank you, my lord!"
    The mighty demons from both races were immediately overjoyed.
    The Demon Emperor's Scripture and the Demon Monarch's Treasure Technique were two Supreme Treasure Techniques.
    When Qinchuan had originally imparted them to Xiao Hei and Xiao Kui, he had forbidden them from passing the techniques on, so the powerful demons had only heard about these two mighty techniques but had never cultivated them.
    Now that Qinchuan was leaving these two great treasures behind, it was a clear grant for them to practice, and to them, it was a tremendous opportunity.
    Furthermore, Qinchuan's promise of future freedom to come and go from the Great Wilderness as they pleased only added to their excitement.
    In the past, these two demon races had brought disaster upon humanity, slaughtering and feasting on human beings, resulting in misery in this realm, which was why Qinchuan had subdued them. Their emperors and monarchs had become his followers, and in the end, they remained in the Great Wilderness Core to guard the Sacred Abyss.
    As Qinchuan was riding the demon wind about to leave the Great Wilderness Core, suddenly, powerful formation patterns surged in the void, drawing upon the terrifying force of heaven and earth and forming a strong barrier that blocked the wind at his feet.
    This was a measure laid out by Qinchuan in years past, meant to prevent these demons from recklessly emerging from this place and wreaking havoc upon the world.
    Faced with the barrier he had set up so long ago, Qinchuan calmly pressed his hand against it, and the barrier before him rippled in concentric circles.
    The demon wind immediately penetrated through the barrier, carrying Qinchuan and the Crimson Flame Bird rapidly towards Great Wilderness City.
    As Qinchuan rode the demon wind away, the barrier once again became hidden and returned to calm.
    The speed of the demon wind was swift, covering a thousand miles in the blink of an eye, and no demon beasts along the way dared to obstruct it.

 Chapter 44: Chapter 44 New Years Festivities

    As the New Year drew near, the entire Great Wilderness City came alive with activity.And for the Zhao Family at this moment, the atmosphere was even more festive.
    Not only because of the approaching New Year but also because yesterday, the eldest son of the Zhao Family, Zhao Wujie, had successfully advanced to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    In addition,
    The long-secluded Old Master of the Zhao Family, Zhao Shanhe, emerged from seclusion last night and successfully broke through to the Meridian Opening Realm!
    Meridian Opening Realm!
    This was a Realm that stood above the Condensed Truth Realm!
    Martial Artists of this Realm could open powerful Martial Meridians, significantly enhancing the efficiency of True Qi delivery, and thereby increasing the Explosive Power of their True Qi. Martial Artists of this Realm were formidable; their prowess far exceeded that of those in the Condensed Truth Realm!
    However, becoming a Martial Artist of the Meridian Opening Realm was no easy feat.
    Before this, Great Wilderness City had only one warrior in the Meridian Opening Realm.
    That was the Lord of Great Wilderness City, Tang Yunshan!
    And now, there was going to be another¡ªZhao Shanhe.
    The Zhao Family was originally one of the top-ranking noble families in Great Wilderness City, at the forefront among all the families.
    Now, with the addition of such a powerful Meridian Opening Realm warrior, the status of the Zhao Family was bound to rise even higher. They might even truly ascend to become the number one family in Great Wilderness City. How could the Zhao Family not be overjoyed?
    "Hahaha, excellent, excellent! Is it really my Zhao Family's turn to be blessed with great fortune this year? To have such continuous joyful events!"
    "Not only has Wujie advanced to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm at such a young age, but my father has also successfully opened his Martial Meridians and ascended to the Meridian Opening Realm at this moment. It's a double celebration!"
    "Once we defeat the Qin Family at tomorrow's New Year celebration assembly and take over all of the Qin Family's properties, it won't just be a double celebration for my Zhao Family then, but a triple one, hahahaha..."
    The current Family Head of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianheng, couldn't help but laugh heartily, unable to contain his joy.
    "Father, rest assured. At tomorrow's New Year celebration assembly, I will definitely crush all those waste from the Qin Family under my feet and make them unable to raise their heads!"
    Zhao Wujie said confidently, not taking the Qin Family seriously at all.
    After emerging from seclusion, the Old Master Zhao Shanhe had also heard about the affairs between the Qin and Zhao families.
    "Tianheng, it seems that my decision to pass on the position of Family Head to you was indeed the right choice. You have not let me down,"
    "By forcing them to sign this wager for the duel, using this method to settle the grudge, you effortlessly took over the foundation of the Qin Family. Very good, very good..."
    Zhao Shanhe praised without stinginess, his face beaming with smiles, as if he had already seen the outcome of the bet of the duel.
    ...
    Qin Family.
    At this moment, within the Qin Residence, a group of Qin Family members were anxiously pacing about.
    "The New Year celebration assembly is tomorrow, and the Family Head still hasn't returned?"
    The members of the Qin Family were all showing urgent and worried expressions.
    "I previously thought it too risky for the Family Head to venture so recklessly deep into the Great Wilderness... We should have stopped him from going too deep into the Great Wilderness earlier on..."
    The Third Elder couldn't help pacing back and forth, glancing towards the mansion gate from time to time, but Qinchuan never appeared.
    "In the depths of the Great Wilderness prowls high-rank Demon Beasts; with the Family Head still not back, could it be that..."
    One of the elders couldn't help but let his thoughts run wild, his expression filled with trepidation and unease.
    "Pah! Pah! Pah! What nonsense are you spouting? The Family Head is blessed with good fortune. Perhaps he's merely been delayed by some matters and is now hurrying back. Just wait a little longer, and maybe the Family Head will return,"
    However, the various elders of the Qin Family watched in vain. Until nightfall, there was still no sign of Qinchuan.
    Finally, all the Qin Family members fell silent, the atmosphere becoming incredibly heavy.
    After a long while, the Third Elder finally took a deep breath and said to the Qin Family members, "Everyone go back and rest well. Even if the family head isn't here, we must still defeat the Zhao Family at tomorrow's festival and safeguard the Qin Family's foundation. We can't let the family head's efforts be in vain."
    ...
    The next morning came early.
    The sounds of intense drumming and gongs echoed throughout Great Wilderness City.
    Today was the day of the annual festival of Great Wilderness City.
    Inside the Qin Residence.
    "Has the family head not returned yet?"
    "We can't wait any longer, the festival is about to start. If we don't get there soon, we'll be considered to have forfeited!"
    The Third Elder took a deep breath and said, "Let's head to the venue first!"
    At this moment, at the place of the festival held by the City Lord's Mansion, many noble families had already arrived. The vast venue was already full of guests.
    The Zhao Family was there as well.
    At this moment, all members of the Zhao Family were glowing with health, and their eyes sparkled with a sharp light.
    This year's festival was destined to put the Zhao Family in the spotlight, their glory radiant!
    "Hehe, Patriarch Zhao, I heard that you and the Qin Family have laid down a challenge, staking all your foundations as the wager. After today, the properties of the Qin Family will all belong to the Zhao Family. Congratulations."
    A patriarch from a neighboring family congratulated Zhao Tianheng with a chuckle.
    "Patriarch Zhao, those mines under the Qin Family are quite rich. Once you take over the Qin Family's properties, our two families must cooperate more..."
    Another family's patriarch said to Zhao Tianheng with a smiling face.
    "Haha, of course, we will certainly cooperate when the time comes."
    Zhao Tianheng laughed heartily, already discussing various cooperation matters with people before the challenge had officially started.
    "Speaking of which, the festival is about to begin, yet the Qin Family hasn't entered. Could it be that they know they are no match for the Zhao Family and, to avoid embarrassment later, have decided to forfeit and admit defeat directly?"
    After a while, as nearly all of the influential families from Great Wilderness City had arrived and Zhao Tianheng had already discussed quite a few cooperative matters with some patriarchs, the Qin Family was still nowhere to be seen. Curiosity arose among certain families.
    "That Qin Family is just a declining second-rate family, they can't be compared with the Zhao Family. It's normal for them to be scared."
    Some families couldn't help but gossip among themselves.
    However, just at that moment, the members of the Qin Family slowly entered the venue.
    "Hm?"
    "Look, the Qin Family has arrived!"
    "So what if they've come? Aren't they just going to embarrass themselves?"
    "Haha, that's true... Eh, why isn't the Qin Family head here? Where's Qinchuan?"
    "The Qin members don't seem to be in good spirits. Could it be that Qinchuan didn't dare to enter and is hiding?"
    "It's indeed possible..."
    As the Third Elder and others entered, almost all eyes of the noble families at the venue immediately fell upon the Qin Family members, and the buzz of discussion ensued.
    The Lin Family members also couldn't help but frown.
    "Could it be that Qinchuan still hasn't returned? Today is the day of the challenge arranged between his Qin Family and the Zhao Family." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "When he left, he seemed to be heading deep into the Great Wilderness. Could it be that he has encountered some danger there?"
    The Lin Family members all harbored suspicions and fears. Today's festival was exceedingly important for the Qin Family, and yet Qinchuan still hadn't appeared, naturally leading to wild speculation.
    Hearing the Lin Family's speculations, Lin Xi's face turned pale, her fingers whitened as she twisted them, and concern showed in her eyes.

 Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Fear of Battle and Stealthy Escape

    Zhao Tianheng glanced at the Qin Family members and, seeing that Qinchuan had not yet arrived, couldn't help but loudly sneer, "Is Qinchuan too afraid to keep the appointment, hiding from the battle? And he just sends you bunch of trash to come over."The faces of the Qin Family members suddenly turned ugly, and just as they were about to respond, a faint voice suddenly came from behind, "Who said I'm hiding from the battle, too afraid to keep the appointment?"
    "Just because of a tiny Zhao Family, an insect-like thing, you think I would hide from the battle? You're giving yourself too much credit."
    The faint voice carried through.
    "Mansion Master!"
    The Qin Family members turned their heads to look and saw a tall, slender youth casually strolling into the venue.
    "It's the Mansion Master who has returned!"
    The Qin Family members were immediately shaken with surprise and joy, quickly rising from their seats and hurriedly walking towards Qinchuan to greet him.
    Qinchuan, with an air of composure, walked in from outside the venue, a palm-sized, majestic and striking fire-red parrot perching on his shoulder.
    This fire-red parrot had glossy feathers and bright, spirited eyes, and was extremely adorable.
    However, no one would have thought that this majestic and striking parrot was actually a ferocious demon beast of the fourth rank at the ninth grade peak!
    It was none other than the Crimson Flame Bird in reduced form.
    After racing from the Great Wilderness Core to the outskirts of Great Wilderness City, borne upon the demon wind, Qinchuan then sent the lesser demons within the wind back to the Great Wilderness Core.
    Afterwards, he immediately entered the city with the size-reduced Crimson Flame Bird and rushed to this place.
    The Qin Family members converged in front of Qinchuan, all full of excitement, "Mansion Master, you've finally made it back in time."
    Qinchuan nodded, making his way to the Qin Family's designated seats amidst the throng of his family members.
    At the Zhao Family's seats, Zhao Tianheng's face sank upon hearing Qinchuan's earlier words, and he said with a cold look in his eyes, "What a big mouth you have!"
    "Qinchuan, your Qin Family is just a declining second-rate family, and yet you dare to disregard my Zhao Family, overestimating yourself!"
    He then stood up tall and paid respects to the City Lord Mansion Master and the various major families around the venue, then turned his head towards Qinchuan and sneered coldly, "Qinchuan, now that all the major families are gathered here, with the City Lord himself as a witness, shall we start the duel on our bet now?"
    "Since the Zhao Family is so eager to give their property to the Qin Family, how could we not accept such generosity?"
    A smile tugged at Qinchuan's lips as he spoke.
    "Big words are easy to say; I hope you can still be so arrogant later!"
    Zhao Tianheng sneered in response, then turned to a young Zhao Family member and commanded, "Zhao Yue, go and meet the Qin Family's prodigy."
    Zhao Yue was a standout among the Zhao Family's younger generation, second only to Zhao Wujie in strength, possessing the peak cultivation level of the Tempering Body Realm's Nine Layers and was quite renowned among the youths of Great Wilderness City. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Hearing Zhao Tianheng's words, Zhao Yue immediately leaped onto the Martial Combat Platform.
    Seeing Zhao Yue's appearance, Zhao Wujie beside Zhao Tianheng couldn't help but feel slightly regretful, "With Zhao Yue stepping forward, it seems I won't need to make a move. No one from the Qin Family's younger generation could possibly be his match."
    Zhao Tianheng smiled and said, "Wu Ji, with your current cultivation level, none of these Qin Family members are worthy to cross hands with you. Your sight should be set on higher goals. Only the top geniuses from each city are worth your effort."
    "Father is right in his teaching."
    Zhao Wujie responded, glancing at the Qin Family members with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
    Once Zhao Yue was on the Martial Combat Platform, he looked down at the Qin Family members with disdain, his tone arrogant, "Zhao Family's Zhao Yue is here; who from the Qin Family will come forth to fight?"
    "Mansion Master..."
    The eyes of the younger generation of the Qin Family blazed with fighting spirit, all eager and jostling for a chance to fight.
    Qinchuan glanced over at Zhao Yue on the Martial Combat Platform, but couldn't help raising an eyebrow, "Has the Zhao Family run out of younger generation members, to actually send out a mere lackey at the Peak of the Ninth Grade in the Tempering Body Realm?"
    Immediately afterward, Qinchuan's gaze swept over Qin Shan, Qin He, and the others, he spoke indifferently, "Qin He, this time, it will be you who goes up to fight against this Zhao Yue."
    "However, you can only use thirty percent of your strength, and you must win within three moves. Can you do it?"
    Upon hearing this, Qin He was immediately overjoyed, quickly assuring, "Mansion Master, rest assured, I will definitely not disappoint you."
    Having said that, he immediately stepped onto the Martial Combat Platform, making Qin Shan and the others look on with envy.
    Because they all wanted to take the stage, to fiercely suppress the Zhao Family's members and vent their frustration.
    In the venue, many people who heard Qinchuan's remark suddenly froze, feeling speechless and thinking that Qinchuan's words were just too arrogant.
    However, Zhao Tianheng snorted coldly, jeering, "Still daring to make such arrogant claims at this time, I really want to see how you handle the aftermath!"
    On the Martial Combat Platform.
    Zhao Yue looked at Qin He who had stepped onto the Martial Combat Platform, speaking disdainfully, "Qin He, you are no match for me. If you don't want to be utterly defeated later, kneel down now, give me a few loud kowtows, and maybe I will be a bit more lenient with my blows later."
    But Qin He simply responded, "That's exactly what I was going to say to you."
    "Hmph, since you're seeking death, don't blame me for being merciless!"
    Caught off guard by his words, Zhao Yue let out a cold laugh, drawing his knife and charging at Zhao Yue, "Gale Knife Technique!"
    In an instant, streaks of bright knife light flashed, bringing up gusts of wind, with an imposing momentum.
    "Good!"
    Below the Martial Combat Platform, Zhao Tianheng couldn't help but slap the table and exclaim in admiration when he saw Zhao Yue execute the Gale Knife Technique.
    "Who would have thought that Zhao Yue refined the Gale Knife Technique to such a masterful level! His knife strikes are swift and fierce, like howling winds, and his attack is sharp. Indeed, he is the genius of the Zhao Family. With such a seasoned move, that Qin youngster is doomed to defeat withou..."
    "Ah..."
    However, before Zhao Tianheng could finish his sentence, a scream suddenly came from the Martial Combat Platform.
    Immediately, a figure was sent flying right before Zhao Tianheng's eyes.
    Zhao Tianheng's words came to an abrupt halt, and the smile on his face instantly froze, looking at the figure that had flown out with a face full of shock and disbelief.
    That figure, none other than his Zhao Family's genius, Zhao Yue!
    At the moment when Zhao Yue executed his Gale Knife Technique and charged at Qin He, Qin He immediately displayed a profound movement technique, sidestepping with incredible speed, easily dodging Zhao Yue's knife attack. The next moment, he swiftly slashed out his palm, hitting Zhao Yue's back fiercely.
    His internal True Qi burst out, and with just a palm strike, he sent Zhao Yue flying off the Martial Combat Platform, blood spurting from his mouth as he tumbled onto the ground along with his knife.
    "How... How is this possible?"
    "Zhao Yue was defeated? Defeated by Qin He with one move?!"
    All around, everyone was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
    The Zhao Family members were even more dumbstruck.
    But at this moment, Qinchuan suddenly stood up with a stern face, slapping the table and shouting at Qin He, "Qin He, what did I just say to you? I told you to use just thirty percent of your strength, did you take my words as nothing but the wind passing by your ears?"
    "Do you think I told you to use only thirty percent of your strength for nothing? I did it to train your ability to control your power, yet you have disregarded my words, you have greatly disappointed me."
    In the venue, the people from all four directions were awakened by the sound of Qinchuan slapping the table, and upon hearing his words, they were left speechless.
    Meanwhile, on the Martial Combat Platform, Qin He had a face full of grievance and innocence as he said, "Mansion Master, I really did use slightly less than thirty percent of my strength just now..."
    The Zhao Family members, led by Zhao Tianheng, turned green with anger upon hearing the exchange between the two, their cheeks twitching, clearly seeing that Qinchuan and Qin He were putting on an act together, deliberately belittling their Zhao Family.

 Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Oblivious to Danger

    "The Condensed Truth Realm... This youngster has actually advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm!"At the same time, Zhao Tianheng was astonished, staring intently at Qin He.
    Just now, the True Qi Cultivation that Qin He had displayed with his palm strike was actually at the intermediate stage of the First Layer in the Condensed Truth Realm!
    This was unimaginable to him because two months ago when the Zhao Family proposed the wager battle with the Qin Family, they had already grasped the full extent of the Qin Family's capabilities!
    Two months ago, the highest cultivation level among the Qin Family's younger generation was clearly only at the Seventh Layer of the Tempering Body Realm!
    And now, Qin He had unexpectedly demonstrated True Qi Cultivation at the intermediate stage of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    Had Qin He's strength really increased this much in just two months?
    However, Zhao Tianheng wasn't overly worried. Although the first match had been unfavorable, it didn't have much impact.
    Because the terms of the wager were that each phase of the martial combat would continue until there was no one left who could fight on the opposing side.
    What annoyed Zhao Tianheng was that the Qin Family had managed to steal the limelight!
    "But that ends here. Wu Ji, you're up next. I want you to defeat all of the Qin Family in the most shocking way possible. Can you do it?"
    Zhao Tianheng took a deep breath to suppress the frustration in his heart and said to his son.
    He had originally thought that his son wouldn't need to take action, as having Zhao Yue alone was enough to overpower the Qin Family's younger generation.
    Yet unexpectedly, Qin He appeared.
    With Qin He possessing cultivation at the intermediate stage of the First Layer in the Condensed Truth Realm, Zhao Wujie was the only martial artist in the Zhao Family's younger generation who had reached the Condensed Truth Realm.
    Zhao Wujie had not anticipated Qin He's advancement to the Condensed Truth Realm either, and was shocked, but he did not take it to heart.
    Hearing Zhao Tianheng's words, Zhao Wujie immediately sneered, "He's just at the intermediate stage of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. I have now advanced to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. It would be as simple as flipping my hand to defeat him!"
    "Father, rest assured. I will crush all the Qin Family's younger generation in the most shocking manner and regain the face our Zhao Family has lost," Zhao Wujie said confidently.
    Having said that, Zhao Wujie used his body technique martial arts to gracefully soar onto the Martial Combat Platform.
    "Zhao Wujie takes the stage!"
    "Such profound True Qi, he has indeed advanced to the Second Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm! With him entering the fray, it's unlikely that anyone in the Qin Family's younger generation can contend with him."
    As Zhao Wujie entered the arena with high-profile movement techniques, many in the surrounding young generation murmured with envy.
    Zhao Wujie landed directly on the Martial Combat Platform, casting a disdainful glance at Qin He, who had not yet left the platform. A slight, scornful smile appeared on his lips as he flicked open his folding fan with a "whoosh," held it against his chest, and fanned himself while striking a pose, "Qin He, I would have never imagined that in a short span of two months, you'd also have cultivated to the intermediate stage of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. However, against me, you're simply not an opponent."
    "The outcome of the fight remains to be seen. You speak too soon," Qin He said with a concentrated look, coldly responding.
    Zhao Wujie scoffed and said, "Fine then. You defeated Zhao Yue with a single move, causing great shame to the Zhao Family. Now it's my turn to be bold!"
    With that remark, Zhao Wujie's folding fan snapped shut. He looked toward the Qin Family's seats with an arrogant air, "Which of the Qin Family's younger generation wishes to fight? Come at me all at once!"
    As these words fell, the whole venue erupted.
    "What?"
    "Zhao Wujie is actually challenging all of the young members of the Qin Family present at once?!"
    "Zhao Wujie has the cultivation of the Second Layer in the Condensed Truth Realm. He indeed has the right to be audacious..."
    "Indeed, I've heard that there are few in the Qin Family's younger generation worth a challenge. This Qin He, I don't know what stroke of luck he had to barely advance to the intermediate stage of the First Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, but he's certainly not a match for Zhao Wujie. As for the other young members of the Qin Family, they are probably at most at the Sixth or Seventh Layer of the Tempering Body Realm and pose no threat to Zhao Wujie."
    Many around them discussed fervently.
    Upon seeing this, a smile curled on the lips of Zhao Tianheng in the Zhao Family's seats.
    "What? Challenge all of us?"
    Upon hearing Zhao Wujie's words, the younger disciples of the Qin Family looked at each other with strange expressions.
    Because over the past two months, they had changed beyond recognition. Especially people like Qin Shan, who not only had greatly advanced in cultivation but had also undergone life and death training in the Great Wilderness, all with the guidance of Qinchuan.
    It wasn't just about fighting them as a group; even in single combat, Zhao Wujie might not necessarily be their match.
    And now, Zhao Wujie was so arrogantly insufferable, he actually said he wanted to challenge them all.
    "Patriarch¡­"
    The eyes of the crowd shimmered with eagerness, all wishing to take to the stage, and then their gazes unanimously turned to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan was amused by Zhao Wujie's ignorance of his impending doom.
    If it weren't for the promise he had made to Qin Shan earlier, to let Qin Shan personally seek revenge against Zhao Wujie for the past grudge of having his Dantian shattered, Qinchuan might have really wanted to let them all take the stage to fulfill Zhao Wujie's wish.
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan called out to Qin He on the Martial Combat Platform, "Qin He, come down."
    On the Martial Combat Platform, Qin He heard Qinchuan's words and jumped down from the platform.
    "Hmm?"
    "Is the Qin Family admitting defeat? They actually called Qin He down."
    Many people around couldn't help but frown.
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    From the Zhao Family's seats, Zhao Tianheng laughed loudly, his gaze turned toward Qinchuan with ridicule, "Qinchuan, my son hasn't even made a move, and your Qin Family is admitting defeat already?"
    Zhao Wujie, too, on the Martial Combat Platform, curled his lips and said, "If the Qin Family is scared, I can let you use one more hand, at least step onto the stage and exchange some moves with me. Admitting defeat so directly really spoils the fun!"
    As he spoke, Zhao Wujie wore a look of great reluctance.
    "Who said my Qin Family is admitting defeat?"
    "Go, Qin Shan, don't disappoint me."
    Qinchuan swept a brief glance over the Zhao father and son who were in sync and then spoke to Qin Shan.
    "Yes, Patriarch, rest assured, I will certainly not disappoint you!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Qin Shan's face flushed with excitement.
    He then immediately strode up to the Martial Combat Platform, his gaze set on Zhao Wujie, eyes blazing with fervor and filled with resolute battle intent.
    "Hmm?"
    "Qin Shan, it's you, the waste?"
    "Has the Qin Family run out of people, to let a piece of trash like you take the stage? Are they sending you to your death?"
    Seeing Qin Shan climb onto the Martial Combat Platform, Zhao Wujie raised his eyebrows and spoke indifferently.
    "Sent to my death? Hmph, we have yet to see who will fall, make your move!"
    With a cold snort, Qin Shan's eyes suddenly became sharp.
    "Ignorant fool, thinking you, a waste with a shattered Dantian, dare to challenge me, I'll grant you your death wish!"
    As his words fell, Zhao Wujie's eyes grew fierce, and his figure swayed, deploying a body technique as he rushed toward Qin Shan, flipping his hand to slap towards Qin Shan.
    However, Qin Shan's toes barely touched the ground, and his figure also suddenly shot out, his movements even more agile and swift than Zhao Wujie's.
    "Slap!"
    The two exchanged a palm strike in an instant, and an immense force suddenly burst forth.
    Zhao Wujie immediately felt a tremendous force surging towards him, shaking him so fiercely that he staggered on the spot.
    "Condensed Truth Realm!"
    "You have actually repaired your Dantian, and advanced to the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm's First Layer?!"
    He cried out in shock, quickly employing a body technique to retreat backward, landing at a distance, his arm trembling from the strike exchanged with Qin Shan, his gaze locked onto Qin Shan, filled with incredulity.
    Zhao Tianheng, watching from the Zhao Family's seats, also suddenly changed his expression, springing up from his seat, his eyes full of horror.
    "Impossible! How can this be?!"
    "This boy's Dantian was clearly shattered, his cultivation completely wasted, how has he suddenly recovered his Dantian and even cultivated to the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm's First Layer?!"
    His eyes were filled with disbelief, wondering what on earth had happened with the Qin Family in these past two months?
    In just two short months, even a waste whose Dantian was thoroughly destroyed, had advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm?!

 Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Self-inflicted Blame

    It wasn't just the people of the Zhao Family.At the venue, everyone else was also shocked.
    Nobody expected that among the Qin Family's younger generation, aside from Qin He advancing to the Condensed Truth Realm, there was another genius at the same realm!
    Moreover, his cultivation level was even two tiers higher than Qin He's.
    What was even more unbelievable was that Qin Shan was clearly incapacitated before, with a shattered Dantian, yet in just two months, not only had he restored his Dantian, but his cultivation had also reached the peak of the first layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. He was merely a thread away from the second layer, which was utterly astonishing.
    Could a shattered Dantian really be repaired?
    "Zhao Wujie, with your little strength, you also want to challenge all of the Qin Family's younger generation present?"
    Qin Shan sneered coldly, then, quick as a hare and as fast as thunder, stepped forward with Thunder Step and charged at Zhao Wujie once more.
    On the Martial Combat Platform, Zhao Wujie's face was uncertain, his right arm trembling. The palm strike he'd exchanged with Qin Shan had almost shattered his entire arm.
    Hearing Qin Shan's words, Zhao Wujie immediately snorted coldly, "Hmph, even if you've repaired your Dantian and advanced to the Condensed Truth Realm, what of it? Your cultivation is still not as good as mine."
    "I was caught off-guard just now, not expecting you could have cultivated to the Condensed Truth Realm so I didn't use my full strength. If I were serious, defeating you would be a piece of cake!"
    With that, he let out a loud shout, "Fiery Flame Palm!"
    His figure burst forth abruptly, and the True Qi of the second layer of the Condensed Truth Realm surged from within him, as he ferociously aimed a palm at Qin Shan.
    Qin Shan's eyes tightened, and despite Zhao Wujie having one tier higher cultivation than his, he didn't retreat in the slightest, closing in with Thunder Step and similarly launching a palm strike, "Thunder Seal!"
    He bellowed loudly, his Thunder Attribute True Qi exploded from within, and between his palms and fingers, there were faint silver lightning arcs.
    "Smack!"
    In an instant, they clashed once again. Zhao Wujie only felt his arm go numb, then a mighty force fiercely tossed him aside.
    "Pfft!"
    The overpowering strength immediately caused the Qi and blood inside Zhao Wujie to surge wildly, and he spat out a large mouthful of blood, his body heavily falling to the edge of the Martial Combat Platform.
    "How... how can your True Qi be so strong!?"
    With blood at the corner of his mouth, Zhao Wujie propped himself up and looked at Qin Shan, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    He had clearly put in his full effort just now, yet he ended up injured by a palm strike from Qin Shan.
    The surrounding crowd was also stunned, and many people looked towards Qin Shan with a hardened gaze, "Such a domineering True Qi, and it's Thunder Attribute True Qi at that!"
    "Wu Ji!"
    At the seating area of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianheng saw Zhao Wujie being sent flying by a palm from Qin Shan and couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
    Qin Shan looked at Zhao Wujie and said coldly, "Zhao Wujie, you've lost!"
    Qinchuan's face showed a hint of a smile, nodding in satisfaction, "Qin Shan truly didn't let me down, his mastery in using power has indeed reached a significant level."
    He then turned his gaze towards Zhao Tianheng and said, "Zhao Family head, does the Zhao Family's younger generation have anyone stronger than Zhao Wujie to fight? If not, then this first round of the juniors' competition is won by the Qin Family."
    "Next, it's time for the elder generation to compete, isn't it?"
    Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianheng's face instantly turned iron blue.
    On the Martial Combat Platform, Qin Shan gave Zhao Wujie lying on the ground one last cold glance, then turned to walk down the platform.
    However, at that moment, Zhao Wujie suddenly got up from the ground, his eyes fierce, "I haven't lost yet!"
    With a roar, he suddenly pulled out a red elixir from within his clothes and swallowed it in one gulp.
    That red elixir, known as the Madness Pill, was refined by the First Grade Alchemist previously invited by the Great Wilderness City's Zhao Family.
    As Zhao Wujie consumed the Madness Pill, his state immediately became ferocious, the True Qi within his body boiling instantly, with his strength and aura growing abruptly by twenty percent!
    "Go to hell!"
    His eyes bloodshot, he roared and charged at Qin Shan who was turning to leave the Martial Combat Platform, with his folding fan flickering in his hand.
    The fan-shaped weapon was ingeniously designed but now turned into a short sword, aiming to stab at Qin Shan's back.
    Qin Shan immediately sensed the crisis behind him, suddenly turned around, leaned back, and with a lightning-fast kick, he struck Zhao Wujie's wrist, sending the folding fan transformed longsword flying.
    Afterwards, he twisted his body to stabilize himself and suddenly slapped towards the faltering Zhao Wujie, hitting him right in the dantian with the palm emitting a surge of thunder-attribute True Qi.
    "Ah..." Zhao Wujie screamed in agony, his body curling up like a shrimp, vomiting a mouthful of blood before being blasted off the Martial Combat Platform by Qin Shan's palm.
    He was utterly incredulous, unable to believe that even after taking the Madness Pill to enhance his strength, he was still no match for Qin Shan!
    What on earth had the Qin Family been through these two months?
    How could the younger generation of the Qin Family's strength have undergone such a drastic change in just two short months?
    "Wu Ji!"
    On the Zhao Family's seats, Zhao Tianheng immediately cried out in alarm and hastily flew forward to catch Zhao Wujie, only to see that the area around Zhao Wujie's dantian was a blur, causing his pupils to contract sharply.
    "You dare to cripple Wu Ji's dantian!"
    "I will kill you!"
    Zhao Tianheng was furious, quickly took out a First Grade healing pill to feed Zhao Wujie, then handed over Zhao Wujie to a Zhao Family elder and was about to rush onto the Martial Combat Platform to slay Qin Shan!
    Zhao Tianheng, at the peak of the Sixth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, possessed overwhelming strength, incomparable to Qin Shan.
    With a palm strike heading towards Qin Shan, it was impossible for Qin Shan to block, and he was likely to be killed on the spot.
    However, at that moment, a terrifying murderous intent suddenly descended upon him!
    "You try to touch him?!"
    Qinchuan's eyes, which had been calm and indifferent, suddenly became sharp and fierce, a terrifying aura of killing intent swept toward Zhao Tianheng like a tidal wave.
    "Clang!"
    At the same time, an Iron Blood Long Spear suddenly shot out, speeding towards Zhao Tianheng.
    Zhao Tianheng's face drastically changed, and instantly, his pupils contracted as he reeled back from his advance towards the Martial Combat Platform.
    The next instant, the Iron Blood Long Spear nailed itself firmly in the spot where Zhao Tianheng had just stood, its piercing power so formidable that it even penetrated the ground!
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    Seeing this scene, Zhao Tianheng was both shocked and furious.
    If he had been even a moment slower, he would have been impaled on the spot by Qinchuan's spear!
    Qinchuan's eyes were icy, and he spoke in a cold voice, "Hmph, Qin Shan had already shown mercy earlier. Zhao Wujie was already defeated but still tried a sneak attack after taking a Madness Pill. Forget just crippling his dantian, even taking his life would have been his own fault!"
    Zhao Tianheng's face turned livid upon hearing this and was about to erupt.
    But the authoritative and cold voice of the Great Wilderness City's lord commanded, "Stop!"
    "Zhao Tianheng, this Martial Combat was meant to be a confrontation between the younger generations of the Zhao and Qin Families. Zhao Wujie resorted to taking an elixir for a sneak attack, yet was defeated by Qin Shan and had his dantian destroyed. It serves him right for his lack of skill and is of his own making!"
    "Since you have asked me, the lord of this city, to bear witness to this duel, then I shall fulfill my duty and uphold justice!"
    "Does the Zhao Family's younger generation still have combatants to continue? If not, then by the terms of your wager, this Martial Combat shall be deemed a victory for the Qin Family."
    Seeing the Great Wilderness City's lord intervening, with many eyes upon the scene, Zhao Tianheng forcefully suppressed his rage and unwillingness, but had no other choice than to agree, looking at Qinchuan and saying coldly, "We Zhao Family concede defeat in this show of the younger generation's abilities!"
    "But a momentary victory doesn't count for much. Next, it's time for our seniors to face off!"
    Then, with a gleam in his eye and hidden murderous intent, he said, "But the seniors are highly cultivated and powerful. A fight with restrictions will not showcase true abilities, so this contest among the elders will be a fight to the death. Qinchuan, does the Qin Family dare to accept?"
    "A fight to the death?"
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, understanding full well that the other side had murderous intentions, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curl up into a cold smile.
    The elders of the Qin Family, having received his guidance and cultivation, had made rapid progress. Especially the Second and Third Elders, who had both entered the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    The Third Elder had even reached the Intermediate Stage of the Fifth Layer, and with the Xuan Level techniques and Martial Skills that Qinchuan had taught them, as well as his instruction on the use of power, their strength was far beyond that of the past. Even the Zhao Family's Great Elder would stand no chance against them.
    Seeing the elders express their willingness to engage in a fight to the death, Qinchuan simply said, "Since the Zhao Family desires a fight to the death, let it be according to your wish. This battle shall be a fight to the death!"

 Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Center of Attention

    The voice of Qinchuan resounded.All of a sudden, the entire venue was in an uproar.
    No one had expected that the Qin Family would actually dare to accept the life-and-death battle proposed by the Zhao Family!
    After all, the Zhao Family, as a first-rate noble household of Great Wilderness City, had an unparalleled profound heritage.
    The elders of the Zhao Family were all extremely powerful.
    Especially the Great Elder of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianhao, who was a mighty practitioner in the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, was extraordinarily strong.
    The once strongest Great Elder of the Qin Family had only cultivated up to the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm and had been executed by Qinchuan.
    Among the elder generation of the Qin Family, there was simply no one who could be a match for an elder of the Zhao Family. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    And now, the Qin Family had actually agreed to a life-and-death battle, weren't they just sending their own elders to their doom?
    Zhao Tianheng was also taken aback that the Qin Family had agreed so readily and blinked in surprise before his gaze started to flicker.
    After the duel among the younger generation earlier, the strength displayed by the Qin Family's youth had increased terrifyingly.
    At this moment, the Qin Family's prompt agreement to a life-and-death battle also made him suspect something.
    "Great Elder, you should personally take the field this time, just to be safe. And take this Madness Pill with you."
    Zhao Tianheng's gaze flashed slightly as he stealthily handed a Madness Pill to the Great Elder.
    Zhao Tianhao raised an eyebrow, glanced in the direction where the Qin family members were, then smiled and said, "The family head worries too much. With those Qin elders, no matter who steps up, within three moves, I should have them under control."
    "Still, take this Madness Pill just in case."
    Zhao Tianheng persisted, still somewhat uneasy.
    Zhao Tianhao hesitated for a moment, but seeing Zhao Tianheng's insistence, he reluctantly accepted the elixir and then soared onto the Martial Combat Platform.
    "The Zhao Family has actually sent Zhao Tianhao into battle right away. It looks like they plan to settle Qiankun all in one go and win this round among the elders."
    Many people from the surrounding noble families tensed up when they saw Zhao Tianhao ascend the platform.
    Zhao Tianhao's strength was undoubtedly one of the top in Great Wilderness City, extremely formidable. Many old masters from the various noble families in Great Wilderness City were extremely wary of him.
    "Which Qin elder is going to fight? Aren't you climbing on the platform yet to meet your death?"
    Zhao Tianhao declared with an overwhelming presence, his aura astonishing.
    Qinchuan glanced at the Third Elder, Qin San, who was already eager to fight, and gave him a nod. "Go ahead, be careful and don't be careless."
    "Haha, don't worry, family head. I will surely win this fight!"
    Upon hearing this, the Third Elder chuckled confidently and then bellowed, "Zhao Tianhao, I am here to meet you!"
    "Hmph, Qin San, it's you after all. But you're no match for me¡ªa mere loser daring to face me in a life-and-death battle. You truly do not know the meaning of death."
    Zhao Tianhao glanced at the Third Elder with disdain in his eyes.
    "Times have changed. It's too early to judge who will live and who will die."
    Qin San, the Third Elder, spoke with a cold sneer.
    "Is that so? Then let's see if you can withstand my three moves!"
    Zhao Tianhao sneered, and then he immediately made his move, unleashing an exquisite set of fist techniques. Like a violent windstorm, he unleashed a furious barrage at Qin San, the Third Elder.
    His momentum was ferocious, his True Qi erupted forth, his fist technique was domineering, displaying awe-inspiring power with every motion, creating explosive sonic booms in the air, and a crisscross of fist shadows in the void.
    "What fierce fist technique!"
    "It's the Zhao Family's Torrential Madness Strike, a high-grade Yellow Level fist technique. It truly is domineering!"
    "Zhao Tianhao's True Qi is also impressively vigorous. His strength, amongst the older generation of experts in Great Wilderness City, must rank within the top ten!"
    "They say that the Qin Family's Third Elder has been stuck at the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm for many years, seemingly having exhausted his potential. Facing Zhao Tianhao now, I'm afraid he's doomed!"
    In the arena, many spectators' expressions grew grave at the sight of Zhao Tianhao attacking, and deep wariness surfaced in the eyes of many older experts.
    However, on the Martial Combat Platform, Third Elder Qin San faced Zhao Tianhao's violent, rain-like assault without showing any fear, his eyes devoid of panic.
    After experiencing life-and-death trials in the Great Wilderness and receiving guidance from Qinchuan, his control over strength and ability to capture flaws had greatly improved.
    Watching Zhao Tianhao's domineering fist technique unfold and roar towards him, with fist shadows intertwining before his eyes, he suddenly threw a punch to meet the onslaught, "Red Sun True Fist!"
    With a low shout, his eyes turned sharp, and he threw an accurate punch straight at Zhao Tianhao's fist, completely ignoring the flashy fist shadows!
    "How is that possible!?"
    Zhao Tianhao was taken aback, unable to comprehend how Third Elder Qin San had managed to track the trajectory of his punch.
    At the same time, his pupils suddenly constricted.
    Because the moment their fists collided, two mighty streams of True Qi immediately erupted.
    The next instant, Zhao Tianhao felt an intensely hot and domineering True Qi force violently shatter the True Qi Fist Seal on his own fist.
    Immediately after, an overwhelming power burst forth, sending him stumbling backwards, nearly falling off the Martial Combat Platform.
    "What?!"
    All around, everyone couldn't help but cry out in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    At the Zhao Family's seats, Zhao Tianheng stood up with a start, staring at the Martial Combat Platform, his pupils narrowing to pinpoints, filled with disbelief, his heart tossing and turning, unable to calm down!
    "Condensed Truth Realm, Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage!"
    "You've actually reached the Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage of the Condensed Truth Realm! This is impossible; two months ago, you were still stuck at the peak of the Third Layer. How could your cultivation level have improved so much in such a short time?!"
    "And your True Qi, how can your True Qi be more vigorous than mine, stronger than the power of my True Qi?!"
    Zhao Tianhao steadied himself, his eyes widening with shock.
    Third Elder Qin San replied proudly, "You're right; two months ago I was indeed at the peak of the Third Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. The significant progress I've made in such a short time is all thanks to the guidance and cultivation by our Family Head."
    "You Zhao Family thought that by agreeing to this wager with our Qin Family, you'd simply be handed our Family's assets, but little did you know, our Family Head's methods are unfathomable. Today, it's predestined that your Zhao Family will suffer a great defeat!"
    Speaking of Qinchuan, Third Elder Qin San's eyes filled with reverence.
    "What did you say? It was Qinchuan who guided and cultivated you, enabling you to make such great progress in just two months?!"
    "So that means, the younger members of the Qin Family have also become so strong because of Qinchuan?!"
    Hearing Third Elder Qin San's words, Zhao Tianhao's eyes widened as he abruptly turned his gaze towards Qinchuan down by the Martial Combat Platform, his eyes full of disbelief.
    "What?! The progress of these young members of the Qin Family, along with this Third Elder, in such a short two months, is because of Qinchuan?!"
    "How is this possible?! What on earth did Qinchuan do? He's just a sixteen-year-old boy; how could he have such capability to guide older experts, enabling them to become so strong in just two months?!"
    "..."
    Suddenly, the entire arena was abuzz with excitement, all eyes turning toward Qinchuan.
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 Chapter 49 Chapter 49 Breaking the Rules

    Zhao Tianheng was equally shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief as he looked at Qinchuan."Damn it, damn it!"
    "What exactly did this Qinchuan do? How did he manage to enhance the Qin Family juniors and elders' strength to such a degree within merely two months?!"
    Zhao Tianheng's expression changed unpredictably, as the growth of the Qin Family's strength finally made him feel a tinge of unease!
    Their Zhao Family had already lost one match between the younger generation.
    If they lost this confrontation between the elders, then the Zhao Family would be completely defeated in this gambling battle.
    His gaze flickered, but then he remembered the Madness Pill he had forcefully given to Zhao Tianhao before the match, and Zhao Tianheng's heart finally relaxed slightly, "There is still hope..."
    "Even if that Qin San has advanced to the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, with the Great Elder under the enhancement of the Madness Pill, he will certainly suppress him!"
    Zhao Tianheng took a deep breath, comforting himself.
    On the Martial Combat Platform, Zhao Tianhao's gaze also flickered as he stared at Qin San and took a deep breath, "I didn't expect you to have advanced to the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm; no wonder you dared to accept this life-and-death match!"
    "However, even if you've reached the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, the one who will be defeated and perish today will inevitably be you!"
    As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Tianhao flicked his wrist, and from within his sleeve, he rolled out a red elixir and directly swallowed it.
    It was the Madness Pill!
    "Madness Pill!"
    The expression of Elder Qin San immediately became stern.
    "Hmph, Qin San, there are no rules against consuming elixirs in this duel!"
    "Go to hell!"
    After consuming the Madness Pill, Zhao Tianhao's strength instantly surged by ten percent.
    Because this Madness Pill was only a First Grade elixir, its effects were not very potent.
    And the higher the cultivation level of the user, the weaker the increase in strength.
    Therefore, when Zhao Wujie previously consumed the Madness Pill, his strength was enhanced by twenty percent, but now Zhao Tianhao's strength had only increased by ten percent.
    However, even an increase of ten percent in strength was significant, providing not a small improvement to overall combat ability.
    He immediately let out a great shout and charged at Elder Qin San once again, throwing a heavy fist with fierce power toward him.
    Elder Qin San narrowed his eyes, his gaze fierce. Instead of dodging the heavy punch from Zhao Tianhao, who had consumed the Madness Pill, he actively stepped forward to meet it.
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    "Red Sun True Fist!"
    He shouted loudly, and without any reservation, his True Qi instantly surged, flowing into his fist. Then he launched his punch like a dragon, smashing it down fiercely.
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    "Boom!"
    In the next moment, their fists violently collided, producing a dull noise in the air.
    "Crack!"
    At the same time, a crisp sound of bone breaking was heard.
    "Ahh..."
    Immediately, Zhao Tianhao vomited a mouthful of fresh blood and his body flew backward, his entire right arm shattered by Elder Qin San's punch!
    "Die!"
    Elder Qin San seized the opportunity to pursue, taking a step like an arrow to chase after Zhao Tianhao, intending to finish him off!
    The fight between the two was a duel to the death, victory decided by survival.
    Furthermore, the grudge between the Qin and Zhao families ran deep.
    At this moment, Elder Qin San naturally would not show any mercy!
    "Stop!"
    Below the Martial Combat Platform, Zhao Tianheng's face changed dramatically when he saw what happened, not anticipating that even after consuming the Madness Pill, Zhao Tianhao would still be no match for Elder Qin San.
    Zhao Tianhao was the Great Elder of the Zhao Family, and moreover, he was an expert of the Condensed Truth Realm, Fifth Layer, Intermediate Stage, whose strength could be ranked among the elder high-level masters in Great Wilderness City.
    If he truly died here, the loss to his Zhao Family would be too great.
    Seeing the Third Elder of the Qin Family pursue Zhao Tianhao for the kill, he immediately let out an enraged roar, leaping towards the Martial Combat Platform, and all of a sudden, he drew his blade and slashed towards Qin San!
    A bright sword light, teeming with murderous intent, slashed towards Qin San.
    This blade had astonishing power, and it was none other than the Zhao Family's Yellow Level, High Grade sword technique, Badao Triple Ultimate Slash!
    "A mere Zhao Family dares to break the rules and act fierce in front of me, seeking death!"
    And just as Zhao Tianheng made his move.
    From the Qin Family's seat, the seat below Qinchuan instantly exploded.
    His entire person, like a bolt of lightning, shot out in an instant, unleashing astounding speed, and then suddenly threw out a punch, actually barehanded, smashing towards the oncoming, fearsome blade light!
    "Ah!"
    From all four corners of the venue, many of the watching younger generation let out cries of shock, with some timid girls covering their faces with their hands, not daring to watch this scene.
    Meeting a sword light with bare hands, isn't this like an egg striking a rock?
    "Not good!"
    On the seating area of the Lin Family, Lin Buyu was also startled, not expecting Qinchuan to be so overconfident, confronting the sword aura barehanded, and immediately stood up from his seat, wanting to intervene.
    "How presumptuous!"
    And the lord of Great Wilderness City was also greatly shocked, immediately letting out an angry shout.
    He did not expect Zhao Tianheng to suddenly intervene in the martial fight; such behavior was simply disregarding him completely.
    At the same time, he also did not expect Qinchuan to be so reckless, to actually meet Zhao Tianheng's sword light with a bare fist, his eyelids twitching involuntarily, thinking that this youngster was truly courting death. Who would use their physical body to hard meet a blade's aura?
    He immediately leaped from the high platform, rushing towards the Martial Combat Platform, intending to stop Zhao Tianheng.
    However, at that moment.
    From amidst the Zhao Family's seats, a white-robed elder suddenly let out a loud laughter, soaring into the sky, and met the Great Wilderness City lord who was descending to stop Zhao Tianheng head-on.
    "Lord of the City, please calm yourself. It's been a long while since we've seen each other, how about we sit and have a drink together?"
    The white-robed elder instantly blocked the Great Wilderness City lord's path.
    The Great Wilderness City lord immediately became furious, raising his hand and blasting a palm towards the white-robed elder: "Get lost!"
    "Hahaha, why such a temper, Lord of the City!"
    The white-robed elder directly countered with a palm strike.
    "Smack!"
    Both men's palms collided, retreating from the impact.
    "Meridian Opening Realm!"
    "Who are you?!"
    The Great Wilderness City lord steadied himself, suddenly looking towards the white-robed elder with a full face of amazement; when did Great Wilderness City gain a Meridian Opening Realm powerhouse?!
    With a laugh, the white-robed elder lifted the brim of his robe, revealing himself to be none other than Zhao Shanhe, the elder patriarch of the Zhao Family.
    "Zhao Shanhe?! It's you, you've actually come out of seclusion, and even advanced to the Meridian Opening Realm!?"
    The Great Wilderness City lord's gaze instantly sharpened, filled with astonishment.
    "Lord of the City, how about we sit down and have a good drink, let them handle the martial fight on the platform," said Zhao Shanhe with a light smile, blocking the Great Wilderness City lord, evidently buying time for Zhao Tianheng to seize the opportunity to finish off both Qin San and Qinchuan.
    And at this time.
    Seeing that Zhao Shanhe had stopped the Great Wilderness City lord, Zhao Tianheng immediately had no more concerns.
    Turning to look at Qinchuan, who was meeting his blade barehanded, a murderous flicker crossed Zhao Tianheng's eyes: "Seeking death!"
    His Badao Triple Ultimate Slash had long been cultivated to the Great Achievement Realm, and together with his Sixth Layer Condensed Truth Realm cultivation level, for Qinchuan to meet his blade light with bare hands was as good as seeking death.
    However, in the next moment, Zhao Tianheng suddenly saw his pupils constrict, staring at the scene before him, filled with shock and disbelief!

 Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Fancy and Ostentatious

    Just when everyone thought that Qinchuan's barehanded strike against Zhao Tianheng's blade light was a death-seeking move¡ªHowever, the scene everyone expected, where Qinchuan would be splattered with blood on the spot, did not occur!
    All they saw was Qinchuan's fierce punch landing on the deadly blade light, and that supremely domineering blade light actually shattered with a "crack"!
    "What!?"
    "He actually shattered Zhao Tianheng's blade aura with his bare hands!"
    In an instant, everyone at the venue rose in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    "How is that possible, you've also advanced to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!?"
    "And your True Qi, how can it be so strong?!"
    Zhao Tianheng's pupils immediately constricted, never expecting Qinchuan's cultivation level to have risen to such heights!
    At the same time, seeing Qinchuan shatter his blade aura with a bare fist, Zhao Tianheng couldn't help but twitch his eyelids, his heart immediately stirring up a tempest of shock.
    Yet Qinchuan didn't bother to waste words with him.
    His eyes cold, he tapped his toes on the ground, and his entire being instantly rushed towards Zhao Tianheng like thunder and lightning.
    Lifting his arm, he threw a punch!
    There were no fancy moves.
    It was still that simple and brutal, exceedingly plain punch, fiercely aimed at Zhao Tianheng.
    However, within this exceedingly simple punch lay countless mysterious applications of power that only Qinchuan himself knew.
    As the Asura Emperor of a generation, he had dominated era after era, invincible in age after age.
    Any move was illusory in front of him.
    Pure strength suppressed all fanciful tricks!
    "Rip!"
    He threw this simple and ordinary punch, utilizing countless secrets, mastering the nuances of power, perfectly exerting every bit of strength without any waste.
    With one punch falling, the air trembled and buzzed with a piercing boom.
    Zhao Tianheng was instantly startled and snapped back to reality.
    Seeing Qinchuan's simple punch coming down, Zhao Tianheng's eyes instantly sharpened, and the shiny broadsword in his hand swung out suddenly, like a fierce gale and torrential rain, slashing at Qinchuan.
    "All flash and no substance!"
    Qinchuan ignored the dense blade light and hammered down with a punch.
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    "Crack!"
    Qinchuan's brutally powerful fist landed on Zhao Tianheng's broadsword, his True Qi clinging to his fist. Coupled with his physical body being tempered by Asura True Blood and Netherworld Holy Water, his body was incredibly resilient.
    With this punch, the power was even more ferocious than before, directly shattering Zhao Tianheng's broadsword with a single blow!
    This was no blade light!
    But a broadsword, truly forged from fine iron!
    And now, it was shattered by a barehanded punch from Qinchuan!
    How domineering must that True Qi be?
    And how terrifying that physical body!?
    Zhao Tianheng's pupils contracted immediately, but before he could react in shock, Qinchuan's wildly violent punch, after shattering the broadsword, landed squarely on his chest.
    "Pfft..."
    "Aah!"
    Zhao Tianheng let out a miserable scream, spewing out a large mouthful of fresh blood as his body flew backward like a cannonball, blood spraying three feet into the air.
    This scene immediately shocked everyone at the venue!
    From various noble families, countless elders couldn't help but jump to their feet in amazement, their gazes all falling on the Martial Combat Platform, on Qinchuan.
    The confronting City Lord of Great Wilderness City and the Zhao Family's Great Elder, Zhao Shanhe, also noticed the abnormality on the Martial Combat Platform.
    They both turned their heads to look.
    And they couldn't help but their pupils shrink.
    Zhao Shanhe was even more stupefied, turning around to see Zhao Tianheng's body flying precisely in his direction.
    "Bang!"
    ```
    The next moment.
    Zhao Tianheng's body had heavily fallen right in front of Zhao Shanhe, at his feet, yet he was already breathless and dead, his eyes wide open in death!
    Zhao Shanhe's body trembled in shock, staring blankly at Zhao Tianheng's corpse lying at his feet.
    His intention in blocking the City Lord of Great Wilderness City was to give Zhao Tianheng a chance to dispose of Qinchuan and the Third Elder of the Qin Family.
    And indeed, due to his interference, the City Lord was too late to prevent the chaos on the Martial Combat Platform.
    But the outcome at this moment was as if he had been struck by lightning, unbelievable.
    Zhao Tianheng, not only failed to take advantage of the situation to kill Qinchuan and the Third Elder of the Qin Family, but had been killed on the spot by a punch from Qinchuan!
    And at this moment.
    On the Martial Combat Platform.
    Qinchuan slightly furrowed his brow, raising his hand to look at the fist he had clenched, only to see a faint trace of blood on it.
    Wiping the blood trace, Qinchuan muttered, "It seems my physical body is still not strong enough, it's still lacking in endurance. My skin was even cut by an ordinary knife, it looks like I'll need to strengthen my physical training."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone in the quiet venue couldn't help but open their mouths so wide, almost able to fit an egg in!
    With only the cultivation level of the fourth layer at the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, he had withstood a full-strength blow from a martial artist at the intermediate stage of the sixth layer with his bare fist, merely breaking a bit of skin. Such a body could truly be deemed monstrous.
    Even demon beasts with innate strong physical bodies at the same realm could not possess such an overwhelmingly powerful physical body.
    And yet at this moment, Qinchuan still held an attitude of regret and dissatisfaction.
    This truly left them at a loss for words.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhao Shanhe finally regained his senses, then directed his gaze towards Qinchuan, trembling all over with rage-filled eyes, "You dare to kill the head of the Zhao Family, to kill my son Zhao Shanhe, I want you dead!"
    Zhao Shanhe was completely enraged. His cultivation level of the Meridian Opening Realm burst forth, powerful currents of True Qi surging, emitting an immensely overwhelming presence.
    His eyes were ice cold, filled with boundless killing intent.
    It was clear that the Zhao Family had utterly lost the wagered duel with the Qin Family.
    In the battle between the younger generation, Zhao Wujie, despite using a Madness Pill for a sneak attack, was still defeated by Qin Shan, who shattered his Dantian and rendered his cultivation useless.
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    In the battle of the elders, the Great Elder Zhao Tianhao was no match for Qin San.
    And now, the head of the Zhao Family had been directly punched to death on the spot by Qinchuan!
    Today, the Zhao Family had been thoroughly defeated by the Qin Family!
    And according to the terms of the wager.
    All the assets accumulated by the Zhao Family over hundreds of years would be handed over to the Qin Family!
    How could they accept this?!
    He immediately went mad, roaring and ignoring the authority of the City Lord's Mansion, forcefully lashing out, intent on killing Qinchuan!
    "How audacious!"
    "Zhao Shanhe, does your Zhao Family no longer regard me as the City Lord?!"
    Seeing Zhao Shanhe disregarding the terms of the mutually agreed wager and fiercely making a move, the City Lord of Great Wilderness City's complexion changed drastically. He had just been astonished by the scene of Qinchuan punching Zhao Tianheng to death and had not recovered yet.
    He never expected Zhao Shanhe to suddenly attack, showing his Meridian Opening Realm cultivation level and aiming to kill Qinchuan.
    He reacted, scolded furiously, and swiftly leaped forward to intercept, but he had already been pushed some distance away by Zhao Shanhe.
    With Zhao Shanhe's cultivation level of the Meridian Opening Realm, killing Qinchuan, who was only at the fourth layer peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, was a matter of flipping his hand. With the City Lord so far behind Zhao Shanhe, it seemed too late to stop it, but he still flew forward in pursuit.
    He just hoped that Qinchuan could withstand Zhao Shanhe's single move, and he would be in time to stop Zhao Shanhe.
    "Die!"
    Zhao Shanhe instantly charged in front of Qinchuan and furiously smashed a palm down toward him, the powerful fluctuations of his True Qi terrifying everyone around.
    "Be careful, Family Head!"
    The people of the Qin Family immediately turned pale and rushed towards the Martial Combat Platform.
    In the surrounding stands, several timider young ladies from noble families couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
    The people of the Lin Family also changed color, standing up one after another, with Lin Xi's face turning ashen, "Be careful!"
    However, just as Zhao Shanhe's menacing palm was chopping down toward the top of Qinchuan's head amidst his fury and killing intent.
    The divine martial parrot perched on Qinchuan's shoulder suddenly opened a mouth disproportionate to its body, and in the astonished and despairing gaze of Zhao Shanhe, it casually swallowed him whole with a "squelch"!
    The City Lord of Great Wilderness City, who was in pursuit of Zhao Shanhe, witnessed this scene up close, and instantly his pupils shrank, almost scared out of his wits!
    The entire venue fell silent in an instant, leaving only the sound of throbbing hearts and heavy breathing...
    Everyone was speechless.
    Looking at the Martial Combat Platform, their eyes filled with horror and disbelief.
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 Chapter 51 Chapter 51 A Complete Victory

    Throughout the venue, everyone was terrified by the scene before them.Who would have thought that the parrot no larger than a palm resting on Qinchuan's shoulder could be so ferocious and terrifying?
    Zhao Shanhe, with his Meridian Opening Realm cultivation level, didn't even have a chance to scream before he was swallowed whole by that palm-sized parrot.
    This scene was truly horrifying and shocking.
    "Why choose death when life is so precious?"
    Qinchuan, however, shook his head.
    He then turned his gaze toward the city lord of Great Wilderness City, who stood there in a daze, and said to him, "Please announce the outcome of the bet between the Qin Family and the Zhao Family."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the city lord of Great Wilderness City finally came to his senses, glanced at the Crimson Flame Bird perched on Qinchuan's shoulder with some trepidation.
    Then, taking a deep breath, the city lord of Great Wilderness City declared in a loud voice, "In this bet between the Qin and Zhao Families, the Qin Family has won a complete victory!"
    "According to the bet, the Zhao Family should transfer all their properties to the Qin Family. Should they refuse, the City Lord's Mansion shall assist the Qin Family in forcefully annihilating them!"
    The booming voice of the city lord of Great Wilderness City spread throughout.
    The once quiet venue finally erupted into a frenzy again.
    Various noble families began to congratulate the Qin Family, a stark contrast to their previous mockery and indifference.
    And as for the remaining members of the Zhao Family, their faces instantly turned deathly pale and they seemed utterly dispirited.
    "It's over... our Zhao Family's centuries of foundations are utterly ruined..."
    Some of the Zhao Family elders wailed in despair.
    Today, in this bet.
    Their Zhao Family saw the death of two generations of family masters, Zhao Tianheng and Zhao Shanhe, one after another!
    The Young Family Master, Zhao Wujie, had his Dantian destroyed, his cultivation utterly wasted.
    The Zhao Family had lost everything, both wealth and people, and even the legacy of their ancestors now had to be handed over to the Qin Family.
    If not, what awaited them would be a catastrophe that could lead to their family's extinction!
    "Hahaha, we won, we have won!"
    On the contrary to the Zhao Family members' despair, everyone from the Qin Family was exhilarated, cheering and jumping for joy.
    Not only had their Qin Family preserved their foundations.
    They had also gained the properties of the Zhao Family.
    At this moment, everyone's gaze inevitably fell upon Qinchuan.
    Just like when the Zhao Family first came to force the Qin Family into accepting the bet, Qinchuan had said, if the Zhao Family insisted on presenting their properties to the Qin Family, how could they refuse such gifts?
    All eyes became fervent, knowing that it was all thanks to Qinchuan that the Qin Family had won everything!
    "Qinchuan, Qin Asura, who would have thought that this boy would be so monstrously talented!"
    Next to the seats of the Qin Family, members of the Lin Family also set their eyes on Qinchuan, their hearts filled with continuous amazement.
    They had known that Qinchuan was extraordinary, but they had not realized the extent of his monstrous abilities.
    That he, alone, could elevate the overall strength of the Qin Family so significantly in just a mere two months.
    Even the Zhao Family, which faintly had the foundation of the number one noble family in Great Wilderness City, was utterly crushed!
    He himself, at such a young age, had already cultivated to the Fourth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, surpassing the older experts!
    He even tamed such a terrifying demon beast, with which he devoured a Meridian Opening Realm powerhouse with a single bite.
    At this moment, their hearts were all trembling.
    They knew that the palm-sized parrot perched on Qinchuan's shoulder must be a powerful high-rank demon beast!
    And with Qinchuan's cultivation level, the fact that he could subdue such a high-rank demon beast, his methods were simply unimaginable!
    "Golden scales are not the things of the pond, once encounter wind and cloud, transform into a dragon..."
    "This child's talent and potential, as long as he does not die young, his future will certainly be boundless, how could this Great Wilderness City, merely a shallow pond, confine him?"
    Lin Buyu couldn't help but sigh.
    By his side, Lin Xi gazed at Qinchuan with a love-struck look.
    Noticing his daughter's infatuated gaze, Lin Buyu's feelings became complicated.
    He had originally planned to discuss the possibility of marrying Lin Xi to Qinchuan after the end of this year's festival celebrations.
    However, he now found himself hesitating, not because he was worried that Qinchuan wouldn't be worthy of his daughter, but because he feared his daughter would not be able to capture Qinchuan's heart!
    "Family head, although Qinchuan is indeed remarkable, as they say 'even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beauty.' With the Young Miss's peerless grace, it's unreasonable for Qinchuan not to be moved. Please take it easy," the Great Elder of the Lin Family observed Lin Buyu's complex expression, guessed his worries, and whispered.
    Upon hearing this, Lin Buyu glanced at Lin Xi, his confidence in his daughter's beauty was immense, and his heart settled a bit.
    Watching Qinchuan on the Martial Combat Platform, he already had his plans, and as soon as Qinchuan came down, he would immediately propose the marriage!
    However, what Lin Buyu did not know was that at this moment, he was far from the only one from the Lin Family wanting to form a marriage alliance with Qinchuan!
    Considering the Qin Family's performance in the martial competition with the Zhao Family, along with the talent and potential Qinchuan himself had demonstrated, many of the families present also harbored the same thought!
    Even the Lord of the City Lord's Mansion was now intrigued; he had always admired Qinchuan and was only initially disappointed because he did not understand why Qinchuan had agreed to the wager with the Zhao Family.
    But now, the facts proved that Qinchuan's agreement to the wager with the Zhao Family was not because he was pressured by the Zhao Family or had succumbed to their threats as he had originally thought.
    And with Qinchuan's current performance, his admiration for Qinchuan soared.
    Just as he was considering how to raise this matter with Qinchuan...
    "Whoosh..."
    Just at that moment, a loud and clear cry of a demon bird echoed from the distant sky.
    "Whooosh..."
    Soon after, gusty winds suddenly swept across the venue.
    "Flap flap flap..."
    Quickly following, a huge flying mount, the Skywolf Eagle, came into view of everyone, fluttering its wings in the mid-air above the center of the venue.
    The Skywolf Eagle, a flying mount, was not something that just anyone could handle; only powerful forces of great cities and beyond could afford to keep such mounts.
    Everyone at the venue was startled by the sudden appearance of the Skywolf Eagle and were curious about the identity and intentions of the person who rode it.
    As the Skywolf Eagle descended, the crowd finally saw a man and a woman standing atop it.
    The man, in his twenties, had a handsome face and wore an embroidered jade robe, bearing a Green Jade Token.
    The magnificent Yun Xia, with vague dragon shapes, were embroidered on his jade robe, which looked noble and extraordinary.
    The woman, around fifteen or sixteen years old, wore a lavish long dress.
    "I heard that today is the annual celebration of Great Wilderness City, where all martial arts families gather; is the Qin Family here?" the handsome young man with a jade crown asked calmly, his gaze sweeping over the assembly as he spoke aloud. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Came to find the Qin Family?
    Everyone present was taken aback, their gazes involuntarily turning in the direction of the Qin Family, their eyes filled with amazement.
    The handsome young man, who arrived on a Skywolf Eagle, evidently had an extraordinary background.
    The Qin Family, just a declining second-rate family in Great Wilderness City, how came they were linked to such a personage?

 Chapter 52 Chapter 52 Uninvited Guest

    "I am the head of the Qin Family; what business might you have with me?"Qinchuan looked at the jade-crowned youth and asked.
    "Are you the head of the Qin Family, Qinchuan?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the attention of the man and woman riding on the back of the Sky Wolf Eagle immediately fell on Qinchuan, their eyebrows raising.
    "So you are Qinchuan, the one who was betrothed to my sister when you were both children."
    However, the young girl spoke, her words shocking Qinchuan.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but be startled, then shook his head and said, "I think you are mistaken, I do not know you, nor do I know who your sister is."
    The young girl looked at Qinchuan with disdain and said, "I am the second young miss of the Zhou Family from Qingyun City. Your betrothal to my sister was arranged by your father together with mine years ago, how could you be unaware of it?"
    Qinchuan still frowned, "The Zhou Family from Qingyun City?"
    The Qin Family indeed had some relationships with the Zhou Family from Qingyun City in the past, with deep connections between their ancestors.
    During the years when his father was the family head, the two families were in frequent contact.
    But as Qin Zhan disappeared during his audacious venture into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the interactions between the two families dwindled, and their relationships gradually cooled off.
    However, during the time Qin Zhan was present, Qinchuan had never heard of any marriage arrangement between the two families.
    The Third Elder, however, seemed to recall something and said to Qinchuan, "Family Head, I remember now, there was indeed a marriage arrangement between you and the eldest miss of the Zhou Family from Qingyun City, arranged by the old family head. However, since you were young at the time, the old family head decided not to mention it to you..."
    Surrounding guests from various noble families and the lord of Great Wilderness City were also surprised to hear this.
    They had just been contemplating forming marriage ties with Qinchuan, only to find that he was already betrothed to another.
    Unexpectedly, the party involved seemed to be quite influential, being able to use a Sky Wolf Eagle as their mount.
    Hearing the words of the Third Elder, Qinchuan couldn't help but frown, not expecting such an arrangement to truly exist.
    However, his heart already belonged to Luo Ling'er.
    For the sake of reviving Luo Ling'er, he had been striving hard for a whole nine lifetimes!
    That woman had completely occupied his heart, how could he possibly make room for another?
    In his heart, he had already thought about cancelling this arranged marriage.
    Yet, considering that all eyes were on him in this gathering, cancelling his engagement with the eldest miss of the Zhou Family in such a setting might tarnish her reputation.
    So he planned to ask her to move to the Qin Residence to discuss the cancellation of the marriage.
    With this in mind, Qinchuan spoke up, "So it is the second young miss of the Zhou Family; regarding the matter of the marriage arrangement between your sister and me, let us return to the residence and..."
    However, before he could finish.
    Zhou Rong suddenly interrupted, "Let's talk about it here."
    Immediately after, Zhou Rong took out a letter from her bosom, on its seal were the eye-catching and striking words "Marriage Cancellation."
    "Qinchuan, I am here to represent my sister in canceling the marriage to you!"
    Zhou Rong's words left Qinchuan slightly bewildered.
    Cancel the marriage?
    Weren't those the words he was planning to say?
    He, out of consideration for the other party's pride, had planned to propose it elsewhere.
    Yet, she, without any hesitation, brought the matter up in front of the countless attendees of the Great Wilderness City's annual celebratory assembly.
    And even had the marriage cancellation letter already prepared.
    Zhou Rong's expression held a touch of arrogance as she said, "Qinchuan, your Qin Family has long been in decline."
    "Moreover, I have heard that your Qin Family, recently oppressed by a first-rate Zhao Family from the Great Wilderness City, has submitted to the Zhao Family's pressure and signed a certain gambling agreement with them."
    "As far as I know, today is the day your Qin Family is supposed to fulfill the agreement with the Zhao Family, right? After today, all of the Qin Family's properties should be taken over by the Zhao Family, and by then, people of the Qin Family probably won't even have a place to set foot."
    "What do you think you could offer my sister if she really married you?"
    As she said this, Zhou Rong couldn't help but look at Qinchuan with scorn and disgust in her eyes, clearly contemptuous of the fact that Qinchuan had made a wager with the Zhao Family. In her opinion, making a betrothal wager with the Zhao Family amounted to nothing less than handing over the Qin Family's estate on a silver platter to them.
    Such feebleness and cowardice, those who feared death and coveted life, if her own sister really married him, wouldn't that be entrusting her to an unworthy man?
    However, upon hearing Zhou Rong's words, the expressions of everyone else at the venue turned rather peculiar.
    The Qin Family had handed over their estate to the Zhao Family by signing a wager?
    Do you not see the corpse of the Patriarch of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianheng, still lying on the ground, not yet removed in time!
    The Qin Family, in the wager against the Zhao Family, had clearly emerged in a crushing victory!
    Yet Zhou Rong was still unaware of this fact and continued to speak to Qinchuan:
    "Moreover, I might as well tell you, my sister has already joined a top Sect in Shanhe County two years ago. You and she..."
    However, before she could finish, Qinchuan waved his hand and interrupted bluntly, "If we're going to annul the engagement, then let's annul it. What's the use of all this nonsense? Bring me the annulment letter and I'll sign it."
    "Uh..."
    "You agree to the annulment just like that?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong suddenly froze, then looked at Qinchuan with a hint of disbelief, not expecting him to agree to the annulment so readily.
    "Did I ever say I wanted to marry your sister?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Rong and said faintly.
    "What did you say?"
    But hearing Qinchuan's response, Zhou Rong's face turned ugly instantly, "What do you mean by that?!"
    "Exactly what it sounds like."
    Qinchuan smiled and said lightly, "In fact, before this, I had no idea there was such a marriage contract with Miss Zhou of your Zhou Family. If I had known, perhaps the marriage contract between me and your sister would have ended before today."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong grew very angry, "What are you saying? You mean that you were also thinking of calling off the engagement just now?"
    "Qinchuan, do you realize what you're saying?"
    "Your Qin Family is but a dynasty in decline, and my Zhou Family has developed rapidly over the years, rising to become one of the prominent noble families in Shanhe County."
    "Moreover, my sister joined the top Sect force of Congyun Sect in Shanhe County two years ago..."
    However, upon Zhou Rong's mention of Congyun Sect, Qinchuan was slightly startled: "Congyun Sect?"
    He found the name vaguely familiar, and then suddenly recalled it.
    "That's right." S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "If Great Wilderness City was indeed Panlong City of the past, and the Great Wilderness was once the Panlong Cave, then this Congyun Sect... must be the Sect that kid Wu Yong founded back then."
    "In the past, I had left some precautions there and entrusted some things to that kid, telling him to keep them safe for me. Now a hundred thousand years have flown by so quickly, I wonder how that kid is now?"
    Lost in thought, Qinchuan found himself reminiscing about past events.
    However, Zhou Rong misinterpreted this whole scene, believing that Qinchuan was intimidated by the name of Congyun Sect, and she said proudly, "Exactly! The Sect my sister joined two years ago is indeed Congyun Sect, one of the largest Sect Forces in Shanhe County!"
    "Not only that, in some time, I will also join Congyun Sect!"
    "This person next to me is a senior brother from Congyun Sect who, entrusted by my sister, accompanied me on this trip to act on her behalf in this annulment."
    "So, Qinchuan, do you now understand the disparity between you and my sister?"
    "With my sister's noble status and boundless prospects, what right do you have to even entertain the thought of annulling your engagement with her?"
    Her eyes were full of disdain.
    In her view, only the Zhou Family had the right to call off the engagement, and Qinchuan wasn't even qualified to entertain the thought of annuling it with her Zhou Family!

 Chapter 53 Invincible Aura

    Upon hearing Zhou Rong's arrogant and disrespectful words, Qinchuan couldn't help but let out a laugh.Stay updated via empire
    As the once feared Asura Emperor who dominated and was invincible through ages, casting his net across heaven and earth, strategizing for the world, with half of the Divine Realm under his control, even those at the peak of the Divine Emperor's cultivation level wouldn't dare to speak to him in such a manner.
    Yet at this moment, a mere mortal martial artist from a mundane world actually said he didn't even have the qualification to think about breaking off an engagement with the Zhou Family.
    "What are you laughing at?"
    Zhou Rong's face immediately darkened as Qinchuan's smile made her uncomfortable.
    "I'm laughing at your fearlessness born from ignorance."
    Qinchuan shook his head in amusement, looking at Zhou Rong with eyes not filled with much anger, but with a hint of pity as he spoke, "Your Zhou Family is but a grain of sand among the many noble families of Shanhe County; across the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, your Zhou Family is so insignificant that you can't even compare to a speck of dust. I truly don't know where you get your sense of superiority from."
    "As for your sister, forget the fact that she is just a minor disciple of Cloud Sect¡ªeven if she were a goddess from the heavens, my answer would still be the same: marrying her is impossible, I will never marry her in this lifetime, at most I could consider allowing her to serve as a maid by my side."
    All those present at the venue jumped at Qinchuan's words, never expecting him to spout such arrogance, even in front of the disciples of the Cloud Sect, acting as if he didn't place the Cloud Sect in his eyes at all¡ªhis audacity knew no bounds.
    The Zhou Family of Shanhe County was not something that the mere Zhao Family of Great Wilderness City could compare with; the two were not on the same level of power.
    Besides, the other party had connections with the Cloud Sect, an existence that the Qin Family should not provoke.
    "Patriarch, the Zhou Family has been rapidly rising in Shanhe County, becoming a prominent and influential family; and the young miss of the Zhou Family has even been accepted into the Cloud Sect. Patriarch, you must absolutely not offend them¡­"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Third Elder of the Qin Family immediately broke into a sweat, hurriedly advising in a low voice.
    However, Qinchuan remained utterly unconcerned, speaking indifferently, "Just a petty Zhou Family. Even if that young miss of the Zhou Family has entered the Cloud Sect, what of it? To consider taking her as a maid is already a great favor bestowed upon her; you are too nervous."
    "Thump!"
    At Qinchuan's words, the Third Elder collapsed to the ground.
    Zhou Rong was shaking with rage, pointing at Qinchuan as she shouted furiously, "You... you... what did you say? You actually said my sister is only fit to be your maid?"
    "Who do you think you are, to be so bold as to speak such words? I must teach you a lesson today!"
    However, just as she was about to take action, the jade-crowed young man from the Cloud Sect who had accompanied her blocked her with his arm. His gaze fixed on Qinchuan, he spoke coldly,
    "In my years of cultivation, I have never seen anyone as arrogant as you. A mere ant dares to be so presumptuous in my presence, disregarding both Miss Zhou and the Cloud Sect!?"
    "I came here without the intention to make things difficult for you, but I didn't expect you to disrespect the Cloud Sect. As a formal disciple of the Cloud Sect, if I don't teach you a lesson now, where will the face of the Cloud Sect be?"
    With that, a powerful aura suddenly emerged from his body, indeed an invincible aura!
    Auras like this are not something ordinary people can cultivate; they enhance one's strength, and in combat, they can intimidate and suppress opponents.
    At this moment, as the invincible aura from the jade-crown young man burst forth, the color drained from the faces of everyone in the venue, and exclamations were heard non-stop.
    "Invincible aura!"
    "My heavens, this is truly an invincible aura¡ªworthy of a disciple from Congyun Sect. Such a young age, yet already able to condense such an invincible aura!"
    "Qinchuan's talent and potential are already quite astounding, but when compared to this disciple of Congyun Sect who has condensed an invincible aura, it's like fireflies trying to compete with the bright moon. Congyun Sect indeed deserves to be one of the top few sects in Shanhe County!"
    Many people around were shocked by the invincible aura radiating from the jade-crowned youth.
    The jade-crowned youth's aura was like a raging rainbow. He hadn't formally made a move, nor had he revealed his cultivation level, but just this surge of invincible aura rushing forth was immensely shocking and intimidating.
    At that moment, the powerful invincible aura, like a tidal wave, pressed towards Qinchuan.
    Standing by Qinchuan's side, Third Elder of the Qin Family instantly turned pale, retreating again and again under the pressure, to the point of nearly kneeling on the ground, even though he was only suffering a bit of the aftermath.
    One could only imagine what kind of terrifying pressure Qinchuan, who was directly facing the brunt of this aura, had to endure?
    "Aura... is this what aura is?"
    "It's said that among cultivators, only the most top-notch geniuses can condense an aura. Anyone who has condensed an aura is a peerless prodigy with immeasurable future potential. It turns out Brother Qingyu is this strong, with such high talent..."
    By the side of the jade-crowned youth, Zhou Rong also felt that exceptionally strong aura emanating from him, and her heart was immediately filled with shock, while her eyes revealed a strong color of admiration as she looked at him.
    However, just when everyone thought Qinchuan could not withstand the other's aura.
    Qinchuan seemed to have not felt the oppression of the strong invincible aura from the other at all, and instead, a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes, "Not bad, not bad. Judging by the traces of time on you, you must be no more than twenty-five years old, right?"
    "At the age of twenty-five, to be able to comprehend and condense an invincible aura, although it's just the beginning stage, it's not bad. You could barely be considered somewhat talented."
    "..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the surrounding crowd suddenly fell silent, finding his statement quite speechless.
    To condense an invincible aura at twenty-five, a talent one in ten thousand, and yet it's considered just barely somewhat talented?
    Even Zhou Rong couldn't help but open her mouth in shock, then couldn't resist scoffing, "How boastful!"
    "Brother Qingyu is a dragon among men, a truly brilliant genius. Just with you, a descendant of a declining family from an outranked city, you can't even compare to a single hair of Brother Qingyu's, yet you have the audacity to appraise his talent?!"
    However, only Liu Qingyu's expression tightened, even his pupils trembling slightly.
    Everyone overlooked the ease and comfort in Qinchuan's demeanor under his invincible aura, but he couldn't possibly ignore it.
    Seeing Qinchuan remain untroubled and at ease under his invincible aura, his heart had already set off stormy waves! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This young man before him was disregarding his invincible aura oppression!
    What did this imply?
    It meant that the opponent was either far stronger than him or possessed an aura even more potent than his invincible aura!
    But how could that be possible?!

 Chapter 54 Invincible State of Mind

    "It's impossible, this is impossible, he's just a sixteen-year-old boy, his strength can't possibly be greater than mine, let alone possess a more powerful aura than my invincible aura!"Liu Qingyu thought to himself, and then his gaze sharpened as he slowly heightened his own invincible aura!
    "Whoosh!"
    The aura emanating from him grew increasingly strong, even causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him to surge tumultuously.
    Even Zhou Xi, standing by his side, was pushed away by the powerful current of air.
    And that was merely the residual effect.
    Qinchuan, on the other hand, was right at the heart of this aura storm, bearing an even more astonishing pressure from the aura.
    Yet, faced with Liu Qingyu's fully unleashed invincible aura, Qinchuan continued to smile and complimented, "Not bad, you can even boost your aura, it seems that your invincible aura is slightly more refined than I imagined."
    "Continue, don't stop, let me see where your limit is."
    Qinchuan's robes fluttered, stirred by the storm of spiritual energy around him, standing as if firm against the roaring wind, but his figure didn't budge at all, maintaining composure and naturalness throughout.
    "What a powerful aura!"
    "That second Miss Zhou was only affected by a sliver of the residual aura, yet she was pushed away, how can Qinchuan, facing its direct oppression, be not affected at all?" S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The people around finally took notice of this and couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
    "How is this possible? This guy... he is completely unaffected by Brother Qingyu's aura pressure?!"
    Even Zhou Rong realized something was amiss at this moment. After being pushed away by the even more ferocious residual aura emanating from Liu Qingyu, she turned back to look at Qinchuan, who seemed utterly unaffected, and her eyes filled with disbelief.
    Liu Qingyu's mouth twitched, and he kept up the pressure.
    However, Qinchuan still stood unmoved, with a smile persistently across his face, occasionally giving comments, "Hmm, not bad, your invincible aura is quite strong, keep going, put in more effort, let me see your limit."
    Qinchuan half-commented and half-encouraged, very much in the manner of a senior, causing everyone present to be struck dumb, with odd expressions on their faces.
    Upon hearing the words, Liu Qingyu nearly spat blood, and then he fully unleashed the invincible aura he had been accumulating, but regrettably, he still couldn't suppress Qinchuan!
    "Whoosh!"
    Then, his expression darkened, and his cultivation aura also burst forth, merging with the invincible aura and pressing down on Qinchuan, with even greater might.
    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."
    As Liu Qingyu released both his cultivation aura and invincible aura together, the formidable pressure came crashing down instantly, causing Third Elder Qinchuan at Qinchuan's side to turn pale and be forced back repeatedly.
    "Oh? So that was already your limit just now, and now you have even released your cultivation aura, hmm... Meridian Opening Realm, First Layer?"
    "At the age of twenty-five, in the Meridian Opening Realm First Layer, coupled with an invincible aura, your talent is passable at best."
    "With such talent, you would probably only count as an ordinary disciple in the Congyun Sect, right?"
    "An insignificant ordinary disciple from the Congyun Sect, you dare come before me to strut around and show off your aura?"
    Upon seeing the limit of the other's invincible aura, disappointment appeared in Qinchuan's eyes. He shook his head, then stepped forward, saying to Liu Qingyu, "Let me tell you what a real invincible aura is!"
    As his words fell, he took a step forward.
    A terrifying aura burst forth from him in an instant!
    "Whoosh!"
    With the invincible aura erupting from within Qinchuan's body,
    the oppressive invincible aura exerted by Liu Qingyu, along with his cultivation aura, instantly dissipated like smoke.
    It was directly scattered and crushed by the invincible aura emanating from Qinchuan!
    Simultaneously, that strong aura, like a tide, fiercely struck Liu Qingyu, causing him to lose footing for a moment and actually being knocked to the ground by the invincible aura from Qinchuan!
    At the same time, Qinchuan, who had unleashed the invincible aura, stood like an invincible War God. It was not only his aura but also a certain kind of realization!
    It was the realization of invincibility!
    Under this realization, he seemed like an invincible overlord, giving off a sense that between heaven and earth, with him, there was an invincible presence!
    "Invincible Aura..."
    "Impossible, how is this possible? You actually condensed an invincible aura?!"
    Knocked to the ground by the powerful invincible aura emanating from Qinchuan, Liu Qingyu's eyes widened in disbelief.
    "Impossible, this can't be possible! You're only sixteen, how could you possibly condense an invincible aura?!"
    Liu Qingyu desperately shook his head, pinching himself so hard that he cried out in pain.
    It wasn't a dream.
    It wasn't an illusion.
    Liu Qingyu was utterly disheartened!
    In the Congyun Sect, he was already hailed as a genius, and among his peers, there were few who could be mentioned in the same breath as him.
    And yet, in this insignificant Great Wilderness City,
    he received the most devastating and brutal blow of his life!
    When he had proudly condensed a strand of invincible aura at the age of twenty-five,
    the boy before him, merely sixteen, had already condensed an invincible aura!
    Aura!
    This was an existence that transcended aura!
    Stronger than aura!
    Such an aura, among ten thousand extraordinary geniuses who have condensed an aura, might not even one manage to condense it!
    Yet this boy, merely sixteen, had not only condensed an aura far superior to his own but had even managed to condense an invincible aura!
    All around, everyone was stunned, their eyes wide and mouths agape, unable to close for a long time.
    "Invincible aura, invincible state of mind..."
    "Am I seeing this correctly, Qinchuan actually condensed an invincible aura, and has even mastered the invincible state of mind?!"
    "Even that genius from Congyun Sect was flipped over by his aura!?"
    Many around were astonished, finding it incredible.
    And Zhou Rong was even more stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief, constantly shaking her head and saying, "No, this can't be possible!"
    "He's just a fallen youth from a declining noble family in a remote little city like Great Wilderness City. How could he possibly have such incredible talent, how could he possibly condense such a powerful invincible aura and state of mind, even more stunning than Brother Qingyu..."
    Hearing Zhou Rong's incredulous murmuring to herself, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh wryly, shaking his head at Zhou Rong and saying, "Do I qualify to break off the engagement now?"
    Zhou Rong's expression immediately stiffened, and she took a deep breath and said, "Qinchuan, I didn't expect you to hide so deeply, but even if you have some talent, what of it? Throughout history, how many talents have there been, and how many of them have truly grown up?"
    "In the end, this world respects strength above all else. Without strength, no matter how high your talent is, it's just a hollow shell!"
    Zhou Rong said coldly.
    "You're right!"
    "Strength is the foundation; without it, no matter how high your talent is, what's the use?!"
    "Kid, earlier you dared to insult my sect, not taking my Congyun Sect seriously. Now, I'll teach you a lesson and show you the dignity of Congyun Sect!"
    Hearing Zhou Rong's words, Liu Qingyu, who had originally been deeply struck, suddenly had a change in his demeanor, a gleam returning to his eyes. Read new chapters at empire
    Indeed! Strength!
    In the end, this world respects strength above all, in the end, it's strength that speaks!
    Without strength, what does mere talent amount to?!
    As someone with a Cultivation Level of the Meridian Opening Realm, practicing a Superior Cultivation Method and Superior Martial Technique, I am certainly not to be compared with a nobody from a small place like Great Wilderness City.
    His eyes full of self-satisfaction, and since he could not suppress the other with aura alone, he would have to resort to sheer strength to suppress his adversary and regain face!

 Chapter 55 Unbearable Single Blow

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    Upon hearing Liu Qingyu's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh. Looking at Liu Qingyu, he said, "What you said is not bad, in this world strength is respected, and without strength, high talent is pointless."
    "However, with your meager cultivation path, thinking you can lecture me, you're far from qualified."
    Liu Qingyu was immediately furious. He was the pride of Congyun Sect, having reached the Meridian Opening Realm by the age of twenty-five and even condensed a strand of Qi momentum, making him one of the top experts among his fellow sect disciples.
    Yet now, he was being looked down upon by a boy nine years his junior.
    "Ignorant fool, I'll show you how formidable I am!"
    Liu Qingyu took a deep breath, his eyes shining with a glint of cold light.
    "Qinchuan, I never thought you would be so recklessly arrogant! With such an overestimation of yourself, you truly believe you are fit to clash with Brother Qingyu. I advise you to kneel down and apologize to Brother Qingyu right now; otherwise, once Brother Qingyu truly makes a move, with your strength, you will likely be unable to withstand it!"
    Zhou Rong frowned slightly. Although she didn't like Qinchuan and even harbored some irritation toward him, she still didn't want to see him killed on the spot by Liu Qingyu, and she kindly offered a warning.
    However, Qinchuan responded with a wry smile, casting a glance at Zhou Rong and said, "Want me to kneel down and apologize to him? Let alone him, even the Divine Emperor in front of me couldn't bear my kneeling!"
    "You!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong was immediately choked with anger, "Ungrateful fool, go to your death!"
    She was at a loss for words, having never seen someone so unaware of their own limits. Even the Divine Emperor couldn't bear your kneeling, who do you think you are?
    The other attendees at the event were also left speechless, thinking that Qinchuan's boasting was too outlandish.
    Liu Qingyu also let out a cold laugh, "I've really never seen anyone dare to talk big to this extent! Very well, let me teach you a lesson and bring you back to your senses!"
    Qinchuan was unfazed, not taking him seriously in the slightest and said indifferently, "If you want to make a move, then hurry up. Since when did disciples of Congyun Sect become so indecisive? Not at all like the decisive and efficient style of your founding ancestors."
    With that, he pointed at Liu Qingyu and calmly said, "Go ahead, make your move."
    Seeing Qinchuan's posture, Liu Qingyu's mouth twitched, and he was shaking with anger. Even among his peers in the Congyun Sect, nobody dared to disregard him like this, yet now this young nobody from Great Wilderness City was looking down on him.
    "Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms!"
    He immediately shouted, and his True Qi burst forth in an instant. He raised his hand and unleashed a low-grade Profound Level martial skill, slapping it towards Qinchuan.
    This particular palm technique was incredibly powerful. Once executed, the void immediately filled with layered palm shadows coming at Qinchuan like a dense curtain, enveloping him and even blocking off all his escape routes.
    "Boom, boom, boom!"
    With each strike of his palm, True Qi exploded, sending out shockwaves that caused the air to burst with noise, creating a tremendous force.
    In the arena, everyone suddenly grew anxious.
    "What a mysterious martial skill!"
    "Worthy of being a disciple of Congyun Sect, practicing such a profound martial skill!"
    The surrounding crowd was astonished.
    "Brother Qingyu, please show mercy!"
    Seeing Liu Qingyu's fierce attack, Zhou Rong's face drained of color and she cried out in alarm. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Although she looked down on Qinchuan and even disliked him due to his previous words and attitude, she didn't wish for him to lose his life.
    After all, she was just a fifteen-year-old girl, somewhat spoiled and willful, but she was not malicious at heart.
    At that moment, seeing Liu Qingyu display such a mysterious and profound technique with such momentum, she felt that there was no way Qinchuan could withstand Liu Qingyu's palm.
    But before her words had ended, she saw Qinchuan frown in the face of Liu Qingyu's profound and mysterious palm.
    "Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms, although a low-grade Profound Level martial skill, contains intricacies and wields great power, no less impressive than an average high-grade Profound Level martial skill."
    "Yet in your hands, it has become so crude and full of flaws, and so weak! To think you cannot even grasp the essence of such a simple low-grade Profound Level technique, with such poor comprehension, how did you even get into Congyun Sect and become a formal disciple?"
    "Who pulled strings for you, huh?!"
    Qinchuan's expression darkened.
    In the past, the Congyun Sect was immensely powerful, and the requirements for accepting disciples were very strict, even bordering on harsh.
    They wouldn't accept anyone who wasn't a top-tier talent.
    With a talent like Liu Qingyu's, at best he could only serve as a menial worker; it was simply impossible for him to become an official disciple!
    This made Qinchuan feel somewhat angry, thinking that someone like Liu Qingyu could become an official disciple of the Congyun Sect, likely because there was corruption within the sect and someone had opened a back door for him.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Liu Qingyu was instantly enraged, feeling that Qinchuan was deliberately belittling and humiliating him.
    "You're looking for death!"
    Liu Qingyu was completely furious. He, a proud son of heaven from the Congyun Sect, was actually being told by Qinchuan that his comprehension was so poor that he had entered the Congyun Sect through backdoor connections.
    Nothing could be more humiliating to him than this.
    He originally planned to be merciful and hadn't used his full strength.
    But now he was thoroughly enraged, and in his fury, he no longer held back. His palm wind was fierce, and his power surged, far surpassing his earlier efforts.
    "Too weak, your martial skill is not honed well, and even increasing the delivery of True Qi won't make up for it. You can't unleash its real power."
    "Fine then, let me show you what the real Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms looks like!"
    Just as the opponent's palm shadows swept over like a fierce storm, Qinchuan finally made his move, and his True Qi burst forth in an instant.
    Suddenly, his entire aura changed; his body became light as if transformed into a gentle breeze and light clouds.
    His hands moved, and in a moment, the void was also filled with countless palm shadows.
    Lo and behold, it was also the Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms!
    Unlike the opponent's ferocious tempest, the Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms displayed by Qinchuan appeared incredibly soft, like the tide, each wave layering over the previous, with each wave more powerful than the last.
    And when he displayed this palm technique, he even drew upon the energies of the surroundings, stirring up currents of Qi, making his palm technique unpredictable and profound to the extreme, leaving no openings for one to exploit.
    "What?! You know the Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms, too? How is this possible? That's the ultimate technique of my Congyun Sect, where did you steal it from?!"
    Liu Qingyu was shocked and demanded.
    However, Qinchuan did not deign to answer, pressing forward with layer upon layer of Palm Imprints.
    Liu Qingyu, sensing Qinchuan's cultivation aura, narrowed his eyes and then sneered, "I thought you had some real skill to dare to look down on my cultivation path. It turns out you're just an ant at the Peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    The next moment.
    "Pop, pop, pop!"
    The palm imprints from both sides collided with each other in quick succession.
    In an instant, a series of explosive sounds echoed through the void almost continuously.
    Suddenly, Liu Qingyu's face changed drastically. His Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms, after meeting Qinchuan's seemingly soft palm imprints, actually shattered one after another!
    Within those seemingly gentle palm imprints of Qinchuan was an incredibly powerful force. He had truly layered the power of the eighteen palms on top of each other without wasting a single bit!
    "Bang!"
    "Ugh..."
    The next moment, the palm imprints surged like a tide over Liu Qingyu, instantly sending him flying backward.
    "Not worth a single blow!"
    Qinchuan withdrew his hands and stood with them behind his back, looking at Liu Qingyu, who had fallen to the ground after being sent flying, and said coldly, "Speak, who exactly pulled strings for you to allow someone like you to enter the Congyun Sect and become an official disciple?"
    All around, there was silence.

 Chapter 56 No Divorce Allowed

    In the venue, everyone's mouth hung open, their eyes brimming with disbelief."He, he, he... How is it possible? He actually knows the Cloud Sect's martial skill, Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms?!"
    "Moreover, he's only at the peak of the fourth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, yet the power of the Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms he used is even more formidable than Brother Qingyu's..."
    Zhou Rong's words also came to an abrupt halt, her eyes wide open as she looked at the scene before her, her mind short-circuiting and unable to recover for a long while.
    It wasn't just her.
    Liu Qingyu's face was also filled with incredulity.
    With his own prestigious status in the Meridian Opening Realm and being the pride of the Cloud Sect, he was actually defeated by a boy nine years his junior, a youngster at the peak of the fourth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    And the opponent used the very same martial skill as him, Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms!
    This blow to his psyche was far more serious than the physical injuries he suffered!
    He felt as if his young soul was being crushed under tons of weight at this moment!
    Especially when he heard Qinchuan questioning who had pulled strings for him, allowing him to successfully join the Cloud Sect and become an official disciple, he felt an internal injury flare up, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood before fainting.
    "Hm?"
    "A cultivator with a reputable Meridian Opening Cultivation Level, just faints like this? I haven't even used my full strength, and he's already passed out?"
    Looking at the fainted Liu Qingyu, Qinchuan furrowed his brow even more and shook his head, saying, "The Cloud Sect is truly becoming more and more shameful, recruiting such people..."
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the people all around came back to their senses, and then their mouths twitched slightly.
    Zhou Rong, still in a daze, glanced at the unconscious Liu Qingyu, her heart pounding furiously, her beautiful eyes still filled with disbelief.
    She had originally thought that Qinchuan was nothing more than a small, down-and-out family's son from the remote Great Wilderness City, completely unworthy of her sister.
    But she had never expected that Qinchuan would turn out to be so exceptionally talented!
    Not only was he young, but he had also gathered an invincible aura, and even comprehended the intent of invincibility!
    And now, with the cultivation level of the peak of the fourth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he used the same martial skill to defeat the Cloud Sect's genius disciple, Liu Qingyu!
    How frightening a talent, how terrifying a potential, how powerful a strength was that?!
    He was simply a dragon among men!
    Such a person would be highly sought after wherever he went.
    And their Zhou Family actually looked down on him, wanting to cancel the engagement?
    She herself had previously insisted that Qinchuan was unworthy of her sister, not even deserving to discuss dissolving the engagement?
    Standing in the venue of the Great Wilderness City's annual celebration, under the attention of thousands,
    Zhou Rong, now coming to her senses, only felt her face burning with shame, utterly mortified.
    Qinchuan's gaze fell on Zhou Rong, looking at the divorce document she had previously taken out, and said, "Alright, bring over the divorce document your Zhou Family has prepared. I'll sign it now so we can stop wasting time."
    At Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong's face turned pale.
    She stared blankly at the divorce document in her hands, then in a sudden move that left everyone dumbstruck, she tore up the previously prepared divorce document into shreds!
    "What are you doing?!"
    Seeing her tear up the divorce document, Qinchuan immediately shouted in response.
    Zhou Rong shredded the document, then with a sudden sweep of her hands, scraps of paper flew all over the Martial Combat Platform: "We can't divorce, I won't allow you to divorce!" Discover more content at empire
    She came here explicitly to dissolve her sister's engagement.
    Now, with Qinchuan agreeing to the divorce, it should have been more than good news.
    As long as she handed over this document to Qinchuan to get his signature, her mission here would be completely finished.
    Her own sister would no longer have to worry about this marriage contract, no longer having to marry Qinchuan.
    But now, under the watchful eyes of the public, she tore up the annulment letter.
    Even she did not know why she did such a thing.
    It was just intuition telling her that she could not annul this marriage.
    Perhaps, it was because she saw the terrifying talent and potential that Qinchuan had displayed, as well as his strength!
    "I don't agree to your annulment, my sister won't agree to your annulment, and my Zhou Family won't agree to your annulment!"
    "In another half a year, on my sister's eighteenth birthday, according to the marriage contract, she will be wed to you."
    "Qinchuan, we won't annul this marriage, is that okay?"
    Zhou Rong's tone suddenly softened as she spoke to Qinchuan, between her words there seemed even to be a hint of pleading.
    Qinchuan furrowed his brows and coldly said to Zhou Rong, "It was you who came to annul the marriage, and now it is you changing your mind again. Such fickleness shows your poor character!"
    "I will not agree to this marriage, nor will I marry your sister!"
    "However, considering that our families have been friends for generations, I will stand by what I said earlier. If she wishes, I can allow her to stay by my side, as a maid or servant." S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As an Asura Emperor, what kind of woman couldn't he get?
    Even when the most beautiful goddess of the Divine Realm offered herself to him, he remained unmoved.
    No matter how many lifetimes reincarnated.
    That foolish woman was his only true love, the only woman he wanted to marry.
    Having said that, Qinchuan no longer looked at Zhou Rong and turned to walk straight down from the Martial Combat Platform.
    Leaving only Zhou Rong with a pale face.
    "Qinchuan!"
    "Must you be so heartless? My sister has an unparalleled immortal beauty, a city-toppling appearance, countless admirers, and equally unmatched talents. If you insist on this annulment, you will regret it!"
    After Qinchuan walked down from the Martial Combat Platform, Zhou Rong suddenly shouted at him.
    "Regret?"
    Qinchuan smiled but didn't turn back, his mind filled with the memory of the foolish woman perishing in his arms years ago.
    In this world, aside from that foolish woman, who else could make him, the grand Asura Emperor, feel regret?
    The Zhou Family's eldest miss?
    Who is she?
    Seeing Qinchuan walking away without looking back, Zhou Rong collapsed to the ground, powerless.
    The crowd around the venue had complex expressions on their faces.
    They had not anticipated Qinchuan's talent, potential, and strength to be so high.
    Even Zhou Rong, who initially came to annul the marriage, suddenly changed her mind, tearing up the annulment letter herself, even begging Qinchuan not to annul it.
    From Zhou Rong's change of attitude before and after, a lot could be discerned.
    Even a great family like the Zhou Family was now asking Qinchuan not to annul the marriage.
    After a series of events, this year's festival celebration had lost its usual flavor and naturally could not continue as before, ending abruptly.
    When leaving the venue.
    Heads of the various families of Great Wilderness City came up to exchange pleasantries and congratulate the Qin Family on their victory over the Zhao Family.
    At the same time, many seized the opportunity to promote the pearls of their clans, hoping to betroth them to Qinchuan.
    Lin Buyu naturally came as well.
    But when everyone mentioned this matter, they were naturally and gracefully refused by Qinchuan, causing the families present to sigh in disappointment, and many young ladies were left dejected...

 Chapter 57 The Doorway Teeming Like a Marketplace

    What happened at the Great Wilderness City New Year's celebration swiftly swept through the entire city like a hurricane."What?"
    "The Qin Family won the bet with the Zhao Family?!"
    "How did this happen? The disparity in strength between the Qin and Zhao Families is huge, the Qin Family couldn't possibly match the Zhao Family, how could they have won the bet?"
    In Great Wilderness City, countless people exclaimed in disbelief.
    "It was because of Qinchuan!"
    "This young man truly has extraordinary talent and unfathomable methods. They say it was he who guided the Qin Family members, leading to their tremendous increase in strength over the past two months, decisively crushing the Zhao Family!"
    "Indeed, not only the other members of the Qin Family but Qinchuan himself is terrifyingly strong. At his young age, he has already reached the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, and even displayed his prowess at the event, overpowering a talented disciple from the Congyun Sect with a Cultivation Level in the Meridian Opening Realm, defeating him despite the gap in their levels!"
    "This young man is truly deserving of being Great Wilderness City's number one talent. Qin's Asura, his reputation is well-earned. In just two months of overseeing the Qin Family, he has brought the house back from the brink of extinction. He has transformed a second-rate family on the verge of collapse into one that has overtaken the Zhao Family's position, and now the Qin Family can be counted as the top family in Great Wilderness City..."
    Suddenly, the whole city was abuzz with people discussing the matter, many shocked at the enormous transformation the Qin Family underwent in just two short months under Qinchuan's leadership.
    As they said.
    The Qin Family of today, whether in martial force or wealth, had firmly positioned themselves among the top-tier families of Great Wilderness City.
    Qinchuan, the head of the Qin Family, although he is only at the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, displayed such extraordinary elegance and tremendous power at the New Year celebration that no one in the whole Great Wilderness City could compare.
    Moreover, with a Fourth Rank Ninth Grade peak level Crimson Flame Bird by his side, who would dare to provoke him?
    Apart from Qinchuan himself.
    The elders of the Qin Family too had undergone changes, and now counted themselves among the top martial experts of the older generation in Great Wilderness City.
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    As for the family's wealth, now that the Qin Family had secured the fruits of victory from the betting agreement, all of the Zhao Family's properties would be handed over to them.
    The Zhao Family was previously a top-tier family in Great Wilderness City with profound financial foundations. Adding this to the Qin Family's own resources, there were very few families left in the city that could compete.
    That very afternoon, Qinchuan had ordered the Third Elder and others to take over all the properties of the Zhao Family.
    "The Qin Family actually beat the Zhao Family, and Qinchuan... really had the capability to revive the Qin Family and even make it leap to become a top-tier family in Great Wilderness City?"
    The Family Guards who had previously left the Qin Residence were stunned upon hearing this news and became dumbfounded.
    They remembered when they left, they had encountered Qinchuan, who had told them the Qin Family was practically non-existent, and had accused Qinchuan of cowardice and submitting to the Zhao Family's authority.
    They remembered ignoring the pleas of the Qin Family elders to stay and insisting on leaving.
    Now, regret filled their hearts.
    Because although the Qin Family had been a second-rate family, they had never mistreated these Family Guards, offering them far more generous terms than other families would offer guards of their level.
    Since leaving the Qin Residence to serve other families, the treatments they received had almost halved!
    "Let's go back to the Qin Family, we must return immediately!"
    The Family Guards who had joined other clans were now determined to return to the Qin Family upon learning of its revival.
    They didn't even wait to collect two months' worth of pay from their current families.
    "What? Guards Wang and Zhao Hu, where do you think you're going with those packed bags?"
    An elder from the Tang Family frowned upon seeing this and reprimanded them.
    "Elder Zhao, we are returning to the Qin Family. The treatment we received from your Zhao Family is much worse than what we had initially at the Qin Family, sorry!"
    Having said that, the two of them hurriedly left.
    "What? You want to go back to the Qin Family?!"
    "Guard Wang, Zhao Hu, when you left the Qin Family and came to us begging, it was only then that our Tang Family took you in. And now you despise our Tang Family's treatment as too low and want to leave?"
    "Once you leave, don't come back!"
    The elder from the Tang Family was furious.
    However, the two of them seemed as if they heard nothing and went straight away.
    Yet,
    when they arrived at the Qin Residence, they found that the entrance of the Qin Residence was already bustling.
    Many martial artists had come to the Qin Residence, hoping to join the Qin Residence.
    Moreover, many of them had higher cultivation levels than the two men, but the treatment they demanded was even less than what they wanted.
    "Heh, aren't these Guard Wang and Steward Zhao? Why have you come?"
    An elder from the Qin Family responsible for recruiting family guards noticed the arrival of the two men and chuckled.
    "Fifth Elder, we hope to continue serving the Qin Residence..."
    The two men hurriedly spoke, their faces piled with smiles.
    However, upon hearing their words, the Fifth Elder couldn't help but laugh silently: "When the Qin Family was in decline, I tried to retain you but failed. Now that the Qin Family is thriving, you return, wanting to serve the Qin Residence again?"
    Shaking his head, the Fifth Elder said, "You should leave."
    Hearing the Fifth Elder's words, the two men's faces changed slightly, as they urgently said, "Fifth Elder, we've already resigned from our positions as the Tang Family guards to come back especially. How can you turn us away at the door?"
    The moment the Fifth Elder heard this, his expression turned cold as he spoke, "I heard that after you left the Qin Residence, you had nowhere to go and were taken in by someone from the Tang Family. Is that correct?"
    "Now that you've heard of the Qin Family's glory, you've quickly forgotten the kindness of the Tang Family and left them. With people like you, the Qin Family cannot afford to have you as stewards. Please find another place!"
    ¡­
    "Chi Yan, this is the Enlightening Pill I've just refined for you. After taking it, you can further develop your intelligence and speak the human language."
    In the eastern courtyard of the Qin Residence, Qinchuan tossed an elixir to the Crimson Flame Bird.
    The Crimson Flame Bird immediately caught it in its mouth and swallowed it in one gulp.
    At once, the effects of the Enlightening Pill began to unfold.
    "Many, many thanks to the master for the grace of intellectual enlightenment."
    After refining the elixir, the Crimson Flame Bird's speech was initially a bit awkward, but it quickly became fluent. It bowed to Qinchuan continuously like a pecking chicken, expressing its thanks. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan smiled at the bird's words and said, "Your fate to have met me and carry me to the core of the Great Wilderness is also your destiny."
    "By the way, although you have now awakened a trace of the Vermilion Bird bloodline, this trace of the bloodline is still very faint. I will now teach you a Blood Refining Technique. This technique can help you condense and strengthen the Vermilion Bird bloodline within you, aiding you in awakening the complete Vermilion Bird bloodline."
    Having said that, Qinchuan pointed at the Crimson Flame Bird's forehead, transferring a secret bloodline cultivation technique directly into the bird's mind.
    The Crimson Flame Bird was immediately overwhelmed with joy and promptly kowtowed to Qinchuan to thank him: "Many thanks to the master for your gracious gift. From now on, Chi Yan will vow to follow the master to the ends of the earth and through fire and water, death be damned!"

 Chapter 58 The Grand Disciple Acceptance Ceremony

    Qinchuan merely smiled faintly in response to the Crimson Flame Bird's oath of loyalty, without taking it to heart."Even with the help of the Netherworld Holy Water, which has only awakened a trace of Vermilion Bird True Blood hidden deep within its body, I have also raised a true Vermilion Bird in past years."
    After sending off the Crimson Flame Bird to cultivate on its own, Qinchuan used Netherworld Holy Water to cleanse and refine Qin Xiaoyu's foundation.
    "Brother, when can I start cultivating formally? It's been so long, but I still haven't condensed any True Qi in my body. Am I too stupid?"
    While Qinchuan was infusing True Qi and guiding the power of the Netherworld Holy Water to cleanse Qin Xiaoyu's foundation, she mumbled dejectedly.
    More than two months ago, Qinchuan had already given her a Foundation Establishment Pill and even prepared various precious medicinal liquids for her to use during her baths.
    But now, after more than two months, Qin Xiaoyu found there was still no flow of True Qi within her body and felt somewhat downhearted.
    "A good blade does not hinder the work of chopping wood. What I'm doing now is using Netherworld Holy Water for the final step of your foundation establishment. Once this step is completed, I will take you to a place to fully awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body."
    "At that time, when you begin your cultivation, you will find it much easier."
    Qinchuan affectionately ruffled Qin Xiaoyu's hair as he spoke.
    A moment later, when Qinchuan had finished the final step of Qin Xiaoyu's foundation establishment, night had already fallen.
    Assuring Qin Xiaoyu that she could sleep peacefully, Qinchuan left her room.
    Looking in the direction of the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan muttered to himself, "Congyun Sect..."
    "Now that I have found the Red Scaled Dragon Serpent Essence Blood and the matters of the Qin Family have been resolved, it's time to go to the Congyun Sect to retrieve that item and awaken the Innate Pupils."
    "Moreover, the Holy Pond of the Congyun Sect can awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body for Xiaoyu."
    ...
    The next day.
    Qinchuan called a family meeting to announce his departure.
    Upon learning that Qinchuan was leaving, the Qin family, although they had anticipated it, couldn't help feeling lost and reluctant to let him go.
    "The disciple ceremony of the major sects in Shanhe County is in half a month. With your departure, Master, do you plan to join one of the sects?"
    After composing himself, the Third Elder asked.
    "Disciple ceremony?"
    Qinchuan was slightly surprised.
    "Master, don't you know about this?"
    Seeing Qinchuan's reaction, the various elders of the Qin Family were also somewhat astonished; they had assumed Qinchuan intended to participate in the upcoming disciple ceremony of the major sects in Shanhe County.
    Unbeknownst to them, Qinchuan was completely unaware of this matter.
    Qinchuan smiled, shaking his head, "Indeed, I haven't paid attention to this matter. However, my journey does involve visiting a sect in Shanhe County, the Congyun Sect."
    "Master plans to go to the Congyun Sect?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Qin family members were notably surprised.
    The Third Elder pondered and said, "Master, although the Congyun Sect is indeed one of the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County, it's not the strongest among them. With Master's talents, even the Taixuan Sect, which is at the forefront of the six major sects, could be easily entered. Why choose to join the Congyun Sect, the least of the six?"
    Startled by the Third Elder's words, Qinchuan frowned and said, "What are you saying? There are six Superior Sects in Shanhe County, and the Congyun Sect ranks at the bottom among them?" Explore hidden tales at empire
    In his memory, there were no other Superior Sects in Shanhe County besides the Congyun Sect.
    In years past, the Congyun Sect was one of the most prestigious sects, unparalleled across the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Not to mention the small Shanhe County, even the whole Tianyuan Nation didn't have any forces that could stand on equal footing with the Congyun Sect.
    Yet now, this Shanhe County has suddenly seen the emergence of so many sect forces?
    Putting aside the small sects and schools, even among the superior sects, there are five others besides the Congyun Sect?
    And the Congyun Sect is actually at the bottom of the six great superior sects in Shanhe County?
    What on earth has happened over these hundred thousand years, that the martial sects of the Tianyuan Nation have developed so rapidly and prosperously?
    Even a colossus like the Congyun Sect can only be ranked at the bottom?
    "It's not just that. I've heard that the Congyun Sect has been constantly suppressed by the other major sects in recent years. If this continues, I'm afraid the Congyun Sect will fall out of the ranks of the six great Superior Sects."
    "If the family head truly wishes to join a sect this time, you might consider joining the Taixuan Sect. The Taixuan Sect is now widely recognized as the number one sect in Shanhe County, with countless strong members. In the recent thousand years, it has had a very distinguished reputation."
    The Third Elder of the Qin Family spoke up.
    "The Taixuan Sect?"
    Qinchuan furrowed his brows, memories flitting through his mind, but he found no recollection of this sect.
    "Where did this Taixuan Sect come from, and when was it established?"
    Qinchuan asked curiously.
    The Third Elder of the Qin Family replied, "Family head, the Taixuan Sect has a history of over ten thousand years. Its founding master, Ye Xuanji, possessed profound divine skills and extraordinary methods. He has a well-established reputation throughout the whole Tianyuan Nation."
    "So it's a sect that was established only in the last ten thousand years? Ye Xuanji? Never heard of him. He doesn't sound very impressive."
    "Wu Yong has really regressed more as he's aged. The majestic Congyun Sect has actually allowed such a lesser-known sect to stand above it."
    Qinchuan shook his head, no wonder he could not find any information about the Taixuan Sect in his memory; it turned out that it was just an emerging sect that had been established in the last ten thousand years.
    "Family head, you mustn't repeat such words outside; otherwise, it could lead to a major disaster falling upon you!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the people of the Qin Family immediately showed drastic changes in their expressions, turning pale with fright.
    The Taixuan Sect was the number one grand sect in Shanhe County, with a vast and powerful influence, ranking among the top sects in the entire Tianyuan Nation.
    Although the Congyun Sect could only be placed at the bottom of the six great Superior Sects, it was ultimately one of the top six sects.
    For the Qin Family, such a force was absolutely a towering presence.
    In comparison to such superior sects, the Qin Family was as different as an ant to an elephant.
    If the sort of rebellious words Qinchuan had just spoken were heard by the Taixuan Sect or the Congyun Sect, they could easily erase the Qin Family from the world with a simple stomp of their foot.
    "A major disaster falling upon us?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan chuckled and waved his hand dismissively at the elders, "The elders are too anxious. What's a Taixuan Sect to worry about?"
    "And the Congyun Sect, even if their founding ancestor came before me, he'd have to bow his head and kneel in utmost respect. It's not as terrifying as you make it out to be." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    However, upon hearing this, the Qin Family members became even more frantic, stomping their feet in protest: "Family head, please don't say any more¡­"
    What kind of existence was the founding ancestor of the Congyun Sect?
    He was an Imperial Dao powerhouse!
    Legend has it that he once roamed the Divine Wilderness Continent unbeaten, a figure of that caliber bowing and kneeling to you?
    The members of the Qin Family felt that Qinchuan was boasting far too rashly.

 Chapter 59 Heading to the Congyun Sect

    Qinchuan certainly would not go to the Taixuan Sect.He went to the Congyun Sect, not to seek discipleship but to retrieve something he had left behind years before, the first part of his awakening as an Innate Body, the Innate Pupils.
    At the same time, he was there to awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body for Qin Xiaoyu.
    And to see the old parts of yesteryear.
    ...
    The next morning.
    A Fourth Rank, Ninth Grade Peak magical bird, a Crimson Flame Bird, soared into the sky from the Qin Residence in Great Wilderness City, piercing into the clouds and racing toward the Congyun Sect.
    Great Wilderness City was hundreds of thousands of miles away from the Congyun Sect.
    Even with the speed of the Crimson Flame Bird, it would take more than ten days to arrive.
    Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were sitting cross-legged on the wide back of the Crimson Flame Bird.
    A faint Qinghui rose from the body of the Crimson Flame Bird, forming a light shield that enveloped both Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu, blocking the impact of the airflow during flight.
    This was mainly for the sake of Qin Xiaoyu, who had not yet formally started cultivating, to prevent her from being unable to withstand the gusts from the high-speed flight of the Crimson Flame Bird.
    Within this light shield, the strong airflow was blocked outside; even the fierce sound of the wind disappeared without a trace.
    "Wow, brother, look! What a beautiful view!"
    High in the sky, Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed excitedly, like a joyous little sprite, gazing far ahead at the fiery red sunrise. The soft and charming radiance dazzled her eyes, reflecting upon the vast misty clouds, creating a scene like a painting from the human world, intoxicating to behold.
    Qinchuan smiled and gazing into the distance said, "When we get to the Congyun Sect, the scenery there will be much more beautiful than what you see now."
    "Really? But I heard that to enter the Congyun Sect, one must pass a very strict assessment. Xiaoyu doesn't even have a bit of True Qi yet; can I pass the assessment and enter the Congyun Sect?"
    Qin Xiaoyu burst into cheers upon hearing this, but then she began to worry.
    Qinchuan ruffled Qin Xiaoyu's little head, affectionately saying, "My sister entering the Congyun Sect is a blessing for them. If the Congyun Sect dares not to accept you, your brother will dismantle the Sect for you!"
    "Brother, you're bragging again!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Qin Xiaoyu giggled with her lips pursed, then playfully threw herself into Qinchuan's arms.
    "Now, you dare to doubt your brother is bragging? I'll have to teach you a lesson today so you'll see how amazing your brother is."
    Qinchuan cried out and reached to tickle Qin Xiaoyu's armpits. Read latest chapters at empire
    "Giggle...brother...stop tickling, Xiaoyu is wrong..."
    Soon Qin Xiaoyu was laughing so hard that she couldn't catch her breath, loudly begging for mercy.
    "Now you know your brother's strength, right? Let's see if you dare to say I'm bragging again."
    Qinchuan stopped at the right time, smiling as he spoke.
    If someone familiar with him saw this scene, they would probably be shocked to disbelief. Who could imagine that the Asura Emperor, who once made the heavens tremble with his killings, would have such a gentle moment, frolicking and playing with a little girl, completely devoid of any bloodthirsty or cold demeanor.
    "Hmm? It's the Lin Family's people¡­"
    Just at that moment, Qinchuan's gaze shifted, noticing two groups of people fighting fiercely on the ground below.
    His vision was astonishing, recognizing one group as people from the Lin Family of Great Wilderness City.
    The other group seemed like bandits, currently ambushing the people from the Lin Family.
    Qinchuan commanded the Crimson Flame Bird to fly lower.
    "It's Sister Lin Xi!"
    As the Crimson Flame Bird descended, Qin Xiaoyu also spotted the battling parties below and couldn't help exclaiming when she saw the second young miss of the Lin Family.
    "Oh? Xiaoyu, you know her?"
    Qinchuan looked at Qin Xiaoyu with surprise.
    Qin Xiaoyu nodded and said, "Brother, you don't know, after you went to the Great Wilderness a month ago, Sister Lin Xi often came to the Qin Residence to play with me and even gave me lots of pastries she made herself, and they were all so delicious."
    "Brother, it looks like Sister Lin Xi and the others are in trouble, shall we go down and help them?"
    Qin Xiaoyu, innocent and kind-hearted as she was, could not bear to see the Lin Family's people suffering heavy casualties and suggested helpfully.
    Hearing this, Qinchuan touched Qin Xiaoyu's head affectionately and said, "Alright, since our Xiaoyu has spoken, let's go and help them."
    "Chi Yan."
    Following that, he called out indifferently, and the Crimson Flame Bird immediately dived toward the ground below.
    And below.
    "You scum of the Azure Dragon Gang, we are from the Lin Family of Shanhe County. Do you dare to ambush us like this? Aren't you afraid of the Lin Family's retaliation?!"
    The head of the Lin Family, Lin Buyu, was covered in blood as he roared furiously at the bandits in front of him.
    "Hahaha, so what if you are from the Lin Family of Shanhe County? If we kill all of you, who will know it was done by our Azure Dragon Gang?" S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Moreover, even if your Lin Family in Shanhe County finds out, so what? After we kill you, we'll go and loot another city. Once we plunder enough resources, we can relocate, establish our own sect, and dominate a territory, hahahaha..."
    A burly one-eyed man with an eye patch snickered coldly, and with a lift of his hand sent Lin Buyu flying with a slap.
    "Father!"
    Lin Xi suddenly cried out in alarm, and in her distraction, was pounced on and pinned down by two bandits from the Azure Dragon Gang.
    "Hahahaha, what a fair and beautiful young lady, if you don't want your father to die right now, just obediently please us..."
    The two bandits smirked lecherously.
    "Ah¡­ No!"
    Lin Xi's face turned deathly pale, screaming in despair.
    However, at that moment.
    A huge shadow suddenly appeared on the ground.
    Simultaneously, a fierce storm suddenly erupted around them, swirling like a tornado, causing dust and sand to rise in all directions.
    In the midst of that dusty sky, the Crimson Flame Bird flapped its wings, unleashing sharp Wind Blades that flew out, slicing through all directions.
    "Ssshhhh¡ª"
    "Pff pff pff..."
    "Ah... What is that?!"
    In the dim chaos of the storm, bandits from the Azure Dragon Gang were struck by the Wind Blades, crying out in fear and agony.
    Streams of bright, crimson blood splattered, as if to dye the storm red.
    After a moment.
    The screams quieted.
    In the sandstorm's dim aftermath, the diving Crimson Flame Bird flapped fiercely, suddenly soaring upward and vanishing into the distance in the blink of an eye.
    As the Crimson Flame Bird retreated, the murky storm also dissipated.
    Lin Xi looked around at the fallen members of the Azure Dragon Gang, their corpses everywhere, her face growing slightly pale.
    Then she immediately came to her senses, got up, and hurried over to Lin Buyu and Lin Que, "Father, brother, are you alright?"
    "Cough cough... We're fine."
    Lin Buyu and Lin Que both got up from the ground.
    "What happened? What caused that huge storm all of a sudden, and how did all these people from the Azure Dragon Gang die?"
    Other Lin Family elders and members, looking at the scattered corpses, were all shocked.
    "Look over there, in the distance! Such a huge demonic bird, it seemed to have dived down just now and slaughtered the bandits of the Azure Dragon Gang for us..."
    Someone suddenly pointed at the fast disappearing figure of the Crimson Flame Bird and exclaimed.
    "There's someone on the back of the demonic bird!"
    "Looking at its direction of flight, it seems to have flown out from Great Wilderness City..."
    The people of the Lin Family all exclaimed, looking at the Crimson Flame Bird that was now a speck in the distance, they could vaguely see two figures, one large and one small, on its back, their eyes filled with gratitude.
    "Is it him..."
    Lin Xi stared blankly at the Crimson Flame Bird that had soared into the sky, at the two blurry figures on its back, and murmured to herself.
    That figure was so tall and upright.

 Chapter 60 Overestimating Oneself

    Shanhe County was boundlessly vast. Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu rode on the Crimson Flame Bird, flying for half a month before they finally arrived at Shanhe County, where the Congyun Sect was located."Brother, is that the Congyun Sect ahead? It looks so imposing!"
    Excitement colored Qin Xiaoyu's face as she rode on the back of the Crimson Flame Bird.
    Ahead, towering Spirit Peaks rose from the earth like Heavenly Swords thrust into the clouds.
    Wisps of Immortal Mist hung around the mountainsides, like sashes of celestial maidens.
    Deep within the mountains, the mist was ethereal, and one could faintly see palaces in many places, while clear and melodious bell sounds slowly drifted from the mountains, carrying a distinct air of immortality.
    Qinchuan instructed the Crimson Flame Bird to land in front of a vast square just outside the entrance to Congyun Sect.
    By now, the square was already a sea of people.
    Countless young men and women were gathered in this immense square.
    Beyond the square, various carriages and mounts were parked in all directions.
    They were, remarkably, young talents from all over Shanhe County who had come to participate in the entrance examination of the Congyun Sect.
    Having the Crimson Flame Bird shrink and transform into a cute parrot, Qinchuan, holding Qin Xiaoyu's hand, walked towards the square in front.
    "Wow, brother, there are so many people here, and they're all here for the Congyun Sect's entrance examination too?"
    Looking at the densely packed figures in the square ahead, Qin Xiaoyu opened her mouth wide in continuous shocks, not having expected the entrance examination of Congyun Sect to attract so many people.
    "Tsk..."
    "Where did these bumpkins come from, never seen the world before? The entrance examinations of the six Superior Sects, this number of people counts for nothing?"
    "You should know that the entrance examinations of the Taixuan Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the Five Elements Sect are much more bustling than this one at the Congyun Sect."
    Hearing Qin Xiaoyu's exclaimed voice, a rich young master nearby couldn't help but sneer, "Not knowing even this, which hole did you bumpkins crawl out of, to delusionally come and participate in the Congyun Sect's entrance examination? Truly overestimating yourselves and making fools of yourselves."
    Upon hearing the ridicule from the rich young master, Qin Xiaoyu's face immediately flushed red, and she dared not speak anymore.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan's brows shot up, and his gaze fell onto the rich young master, coldly saying, "Did you eat shit when you left home? Why is your mouth so foul?"
    "Boy, what did you say?!"
    The rich young master, who was obviously used to being overbearing, exploded in rage upon hearing Qinchuan's words, "What are you? A mere bumpkin daring to speak to me in that tone, are you seeking death?!"
    As he spoke, a powerful surge of True Qi erupted from his body, pressing towards Qinchuan¡ªa cultivation level of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    "The Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    "Who is this person, to be so young and already possess the cultivation of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?!"
    Feeling the wave of True Qi bursting from him, the other young men and women nearby were all startled and hastily moved away from him, clearing the area around him in an instant.
    Because the rich young master appeared quite young, at most eighteen years old.
    An eighteen-year-old with the cultivation of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm was certainly no ordinary person; his talent was exceptional, and he probably had the support of a powerful family behind him.
    Otherwise, it would be virtually impossible for a typical person to reach the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm by the age of eighteen.
    "He is that genius from the Tang Family of Shanhe City, Tang Yi!"
    "What, it's him? Why didn't he go to participate in the entrance examinations of the other five Superior Sects, and instead came to the Congyun Sect?"
    After learning the identity of the other party, some people nearby immediately showed changes in their expressions, becoming more wary of him, "It is said that this young man has a notorious reputation in Shanhe City. Although he has an extremely high talent for martial arts, he is utterly arrogant and domineering. Anyone who offends him ends up in a miserable state. That kid has provoked Tang Yi, I'm afraid he's going to suffer."
    Upon hearing the discussions among the people around, Qin Xiaoyu's face turned slightly pale.
    Qinchuan held Qin Xiaoyu's hand, gently saying, "Don't worry, he's nothing but an annoying insect."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the nearby youths were all at a loss for words. They had thought Tang Yi was already arrogant enough, but they hadn't expected Qinchuan to be even more presumptuous, actually calling Tang Yi just an insect.
    "You're looking for death!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Tang Yi immediately flew into a rage, his True Qi bursting forth as he raised his fist and aimed a fierce punch directly at Qinchuan.
    "Hahaha, well said!"
    However, just at that moment, a loud laugh suddenly came from the back of the crowd.
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    Immediately after, a figure emerged from the crowd. A seventeen- or eighteen-year-old youth walked up to Qinchuan, gave him an appraising look, and smiled with satisfaction, "Not bad at all. You dared to call Tang Yi an insect. You've got guts; I admire you."
    "From now on, you'll follow me. You'll be my servant."
    Without waiting for Qinchuan to respond, the figure then turned to look at Tang Yi, scoffing, "Tang Yi, you can only flaunt yourself in front of these ants. But now that I've taken this person as my servant, as the saying goes, you don't beat a dog without looking at its owner. Try touching him now."
    The newcomer was clearly at odds with Tang Yi, the genius of the Tang Family in Shanhe City. That was why he openly recruited Qinchuan as his servant in front of Tang Yi, and his confrontational intentions were unmistakable.
    "Liu Yuanjie!"
    "You didn't go to participate in the assessments of the other five Superior Sects and came to Congyun Sect instead!"
    Upon seeing this figure, Tang Yi's complexion immediately became exceedingly ugly, not expecting the other to be here.
    "What? He's actually Liu Yuanjie?!"
    "Is he the once-in-a-century genius proclaimed by the Liu Family?!"
    "I heard that although he's only eighteen years old, he's cultivated to the Fifth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    At Tang Yi's words, the people around immediately exclaimed in surprise.
    Liu Yuanjie stood there proudly, a law unto himself, and said indifferently to Tang Yi, "With my talent, joining one of the other five Superior Sects would naturally not be a difficult task. As for why I came to Congyun Sect, there's no need to explain it to you."
    Then, with a sneer on his lips and a teasing look on his face, he stared at Tang Yi, "How about it? I'm standing right here. Try touching him and see."
    "You!"
    Tang Yi, clearly feeling targeted and humiliated, burst out furiously, "Hmph, Liu Yuanjie, don't be too arrogant!"
    Liu Yuanjie simply sneered in response, "Then what if I am arrogant? What will you do?"
    With that, Liu Yuanjie took a step forward, his Cultivation Level of the Fifth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm pressing down on Tang Yi, causing Tang Yi's face to change dramatically. He hastily retreated, crying out in anger and shock, "Liu Yuanjie, what are you trying to do?!" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Hahahaha, I haven't even done anything yet, and you're already scared like this. You call yourself a genius of the Tang Family? You're nothing but trash."
    "Now get out of my sight!"
    Liu Yuanjie laughed heartily, then his eyes narrowed and he barked coldly.
    Tang Yi's face darkened like stormy waters. He had suffered losses at the hands of Liu Yuanjie before, and he knew that Liu Yuanjie had an elder brother reputed to be practicing in the Congyun Sect.
    He was about to join the Congyun Sect himself and didn't want to clash with Liu Yuanjie, so even though he was seething with rage, he had to suppress his anger and direct his ire towards Qinchuan, sneering, "Kid, you got lucky this time. If it weren't for that, just for what you said earlier, I would make sure you'd regret it!"
    However, as he turned to walk away, Qinchuan spoke indifferently, "Who said you could leave?"

 Chapter 61 Slapped and Sent Flying

    "Hmm?"Tang Yi was taken aback for a moment and turned his head to look at Qinchuan.
    He saw Qinchuan slowly walking forward, leading Qin Xiaoyu by the hand.
    Liu Yuanjie couldn't help but frown, stepped forward to block Qinchuan, and scolded in a low voice, "Kid, although I've taken you as a servant and indeed have the strength to teach him a lesson for you, today is the day the Congyun Sect takes in disciples, and this is the territory of the Congyun Sect. We can't easily resort to violence, so don't push your luck, step back!"
    "Taken me as a servant?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan's eyes narrowed instantly: "What are you to talk to me in that manner, get out of my way!"
    He suddenly shouted loudly, full of vigor, catching Liu Yuanjie off guard, and was actually pushed back by Qinchuan's shout.
    The crowd around was stunned by this scene.
    What's happening?
    He dared to scold the Liu Family's genius like that?!
    "You're being outrageous!"
    Having been pushed back by Qinchuan's shout, Liu Yuanjie came to his senses, felt the strange looks from the crowd, and felt that he had lost all face, and became furious.
    "You're just a servant taken by this young master, how dare you disrespect me..."
    He began to scold furiously.
    "Slap!"
    However, before he could finish speaking, a loud slap suddenly sounded, and Liu Yuanjie's face instantly swelled up, with a clear palm imprint on it.
    His figure was slapped away on the spot by Qinchuan and fell heavily to the ground, teeth scattered everywhere.
    "Who is your servant, get lost!"
    Qinchuan scolded coldly.
    Suddenly, it was quiet all around.
    Everyone was stunned, none had expected Qinchuan to make a move against Liu Yuanjie, and with a slap, he was sent flying away like a dead dog.
    Tang Yi was also dumbfounded, watching Qinchuan leading Qin Xiaoyu up to him, when he suddenly came to his senses and stared at Qinchuan warily, "You...what are you going to do?"
    "You just said you were going to make it so I couldn't walk away?"
    Qinchuan looked at Tang Yi and said indifferently.
    Tang Yi's face changed slightly and he thought to himself, "This person is even younger than me and seems not to come from those top-tier wealthy families. He was able to send Liu Yuanjie flying just now because Liu Yuanjie was caught off guard and became complacent!"
    With this in mind, he suddenly snorted arrogantly, "That's correct, I said that! Hmph, kid, with you being a mere country bumpkin, an ant-like creature, how dare you act so arrogantly in front of me..."
    "Slap!"
    Before his words ended, the familiar sound of a slap echoed again.
    But this time, the familiar slap sound was not on Liu Yuanjie's face, but on his own.
    Tang Yi immediately felt a great force surging over, flipping his body and sending him flying. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Bang!"
    Tang Yi rolled to the ground, looked up at Qinchuan in shock, his eyes filled with incredulity.
    Because of Liu Yuanjie's precedent, he was by no means careless; he was on guard and even ready to teach Qinchuan a lesson.
    But to his surprise, Qinchuan made the first move, landing a firm slap on his face and sending him flying.
    What shocked him even more was that he couldn't see Qinchuan's movements clearly, and he didn't even feel the fluctuation of Qinchuan's cultivation level when he made his move!
    "What happened?"
    "Am I seeing things? He actually sent both Liu Yuanjie and Tang Yi flying with a slap!"
    "Such quick speed. I couldn't see his movements at all..."
    There was a commotion all around, everyone was dumbfounded. They had thought Qinchuan was just an easy target, but he turned out to be a tough nut to crack.
    Even geniuses like Liu Yuanjie and Tang Yi were sent flying with a slap from him.
    And at this moment.
    Liu Yuanjie, who had been slapped away first by Qinchuan, was spitting out bloody froth as he climbed up from the ground, his eyes filled with rage and murderous intent towards Qinchuan.
    "You dare to ambush me, you're looking for death!"
    Liu Yuanjie was completely infuriated. He never expected this ant, whom he never took seriously, to actually dare to attack him by surprise!
    He indeed hadn't been paying attention to that slap because it never crossed his mind that Qinchuan would dare to strike him!
    "I'm going to kill you!"
    He roared like a crazed lion, pouncing towards Qinchuan.
    Harnessing the peak fifth layer of his Condensed Truth Realm cultivation, he unleashed a powerful martial skill aimed at Qinchuan.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan's brows furrowed, and with a flip of his hand, he employed the "Silken Hand" martial skill with ease, deflecting the opponent's move. His palm "slap" landed on the other side of Liu Yuanjie's face.
    In an instant, Liu Yuanjie's body was sent flying again, faster than the speed at which he had charged.
    Qinchuan let out a cold snort, and before Liu Yuanjie even hit the ground, he instantly caught up to him and raised his leg for a vertical chop, viciously striking his stomach and stomping him directly into the ground. Liu Yuanjie's body curved like a shrimp, and he vomited a mouthful of fresh blood as he opened his mouth.
    "Who are you planning to kill?"
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent as he stood with one foot on Liu Yuanjie. Though his words were calm, the series of maneuvers he displayed sent chills through everyone present, shocking them to the core.
    Tang Yi, who had also been sent flying by a slap from Qinchuan, watched the scene with a twitch in his eyelids, holding his swollen cheek, his face a picture of disbelief.
    "How is this possible, how can he be so powerful?!"
    Tang Yi was terrified, never having imagined Qinchuan could be this strong.
    Liu Yuanjie was already quite powerful, having bested him several times, so even when facing Liu Yuanjie's targeting and humiliation earlier, he could only bear it.
    Yet, he hadn't expected that this "country bumpkin" in his eyes would be so formidable, suppressing Liu Yuanjie so easily.
    "Stop!"
    "This is the place for the Congyun Sect's entrance examination. Who dares to cause trouble here!?"
    At this moment, the Congyun Sect disciples maintaining the order of the examination noticed the commotion here and rushed over, shouting to stop it!
    Liu Qingyu was also one of the disciples responsible for the order during this examination.
    With a roar, his invincible aura parted the crowd of onlookers.
    Hearing Liu Qingyu's shout, Liu Yuanjie, pinned under Qinchuan's foot, suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahahaha, my big brother is here, kid, you're dead for sure!"
    "Hmm? Qinchuan, it's actually you!"
    Liu Qingyu quickly pushed into the crowd and, seeing Qinchuan, was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to have come to the Congyun Sect!
    "Big brother, this kid dared to ambush me and disrupt the order here. You must capture him quickly!"
    Seeing Liu Qingyu, Liu Yuanjie immediately complained to him with resentment.
    "Yuanjie!"
    Hearing Liu Yuanjie's call, Liu Qingyu then noticed his brother being stepped on by Qinchuan, his mouth bleeding. He was instantly filled with shock and rage, "Qinchuan, you've got some nerve, daring to run wild in the Congyun Sect! Release my brother this instant!"
    "What? Qinchuan?"
    The other Congyun Sect disciples who came with Liu Qingyu to maintain order, upon hearing the name "Qinchuan," couldn't help but be startled.
    "Qingyu, I heard you went to the Great Wilderness City to cancel Zhou Xi's engagement on behalf of Junior Sister Zhou, only to be defeated and rendered unconscious until Junior Sister Zhou Rong took you back to the Sect."
    "Is he the one who defeated you beyond his level?"
    One of the handsome and outstanding Congyun Sect disciples, with an impressive bearing, glanced at Qinchuan and then turned to Liu Qingyu.
    Hearing this, Liu Qingyu's face darkened, and his heart was filled with vexation, but he did not deny it.
    That trip to the Great Wilderness City was the biggest stain in his life, the shame of his lifetime!
    "What... what?"
    Liu Yuanjie, who was bragging loudly because of his brother's arrival, suddenly stiffened upon hearing this, his face registering disbelief.
    His own highly admired big brother was at the Meridian Opening Realm, yet he had been defeated by someone beyond his level?
    "He¡­ he's actually that powerful?!"
    Tang Yi also shivered uncontrollably, clutching his swollen cheek, incredulous and simultaneously relieved.
    He could never have foreseen that this "country bumpkin" was actually so extraordinary.
    And to think that he had actually gone looking for trouble with Qinchuan, wasn't that courting death?

 Chapter 62 Sowing Discord

    Qinchuan glanced indifferently at Liu Qingyu, then his eyes returned to Liu Yuanjie, his lips slightly curving as he said, "No wonder you dare to spout such madness to me, wanting to make me your servant, even to reprimand me¡ªit turns out he is your reliance?""What a pity, even your elder brother wouldn't dare to utter such words in front of me. What do you count for then?"
    Qinchuan said indifferently, "But between you and me, there was no deep-seated hatred. The lesson I gave you just now should teach you a thing or two about the trouble that comes from one's own mouth. It's always better to behave modestly."
    After speaking, Qinchuan no longer paid attention to Liu Yuanjie. Taking Qin Xiaoyu by the hand, he glanced at Liu Qingyu, "Take care of your brother well. I'll let it go this time, but if there's a next time, the consequences won't be just this."
    Having said that, Qinchuan led Qin Xiaoyu towards the front of the plaza.
    All around, the other young men and women who had come to participate in the Congyun Sect's entrance examination were already stunned. Seeing Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu approaching, they couldn't help but clear a path.
    Meanwhile, behind them.
    Humiliated by Qinchuan's reprimand, Liu Yuanjie was now in a state of extreme shame and anger, his face beet red as he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, nearly fainting on the spot from rage.
    It was an utter loss of face.
    Liu Qingyu hurried forward to support Liu Yuanjie, taking out a healing pill from his bosom and feeding it to him.
    "Big brother, is that Qinchuan really that powerful? Not even your Meridian Opening Realm cultivation level is a match for him?"
    Liu Yuanjie took the pill, his face filled with unwillingness.
    He was used to being arrogant and overbearing in Shanhe City, when had he ever been subjected to such humiliation?
    Now being suppressed and lectured by Qinchuan, losing face in front of so many people, left him seething with resentment.
    Liu Qingyu, looking at the seriously injured Liu Yuanjie and recalling his own previous humiliation at Qinchuan's hands, his face immediately turned dark and sullen.
    Especially upon hearing the whispers and discussions all around them about how he, Liu Qingyu, had been defeated by Qinchuan, his rage erupted completely.
    "Heh, Qingyu junior brother, so the rumors are true, eh? You, with your impressive Meridian Opening Realm cultivation, were actually defeated by such a youngster. Tsk, tsk..."
    The elegant and extraordinary Congyun Sect disciple's face bore a hint of mockery.
    "Shut your mouth!"
    Liu Qingyu burst out in anger, suddenly turning to that Congyun Sect disciple, coldly saying, "Zhuo Bufan, you better stop making those sarcastic remarks!"
    "Oh? What's this? You, defeated by a young Condensed Truth Realm martial artist, bringing shame to our Congyun Sect, and I'm not even allowed to speak of it?"
    The disciple named Zhuo Bufan let out a cold laugh, not the least bit concerned by the other's rage.
    "You!"
    Liu Qingyu took a deep breath, his face turning green with anger, but then his eyes shifted, and he scoffed, "You're right, I was indeed defeated by that kid. However, if you, Zhuo Bufan, were to face him, it's not certain you'd fare any better!"
    Zhuo Bufan heard this and laughed derisively, saying, "Liu Qingyu, you really underestimate me. Such a clumsy provocation, and you think to rile me up?"
    "The one who got defeated was you, and now it's your brother who's been beaten, what does that have to do with me? I hold no grudge against him, why should I confront him?"
    Zhuo Bufan laughed heartily, speaking nonchalantly.
    "It seems to me that you're worried you're no match for him either and dare not provoke him,"
    "I thought you, Zhuo Bufan, were formidable, but it turns out you're just a coward. What right do you have to laugh at me?"
    Liu Qingyu sneered, continuing to goad him.
    He understood Zhuo Bufan's temperament well, knowing that he couldn't stand being provoked and particularly hated being called a coward.
    "What did you say?!"
    Zhuo Bufan's expression immediately turned gloomy: "Hmph, you think I don't dare? You think I'm like you, a piece of trash who can't even suppress a mere secular martial artist from the Condensed Truth Realm!"
    "Fine, then watch closely, see how I suppress him. Once I've done that, I'd like to see what you, Liu Qingyu, have to say then."
    Zhuo Bufan snorted coldly and suddenly turned to Qinchuan, shouting loudly: "Stop right there!"
    "Hmph, boy, you dare to disrespect the majesty of Congyun Sect, disrupting the order of the examination. Do you think you can just forget about it?"
    Zhuo Bufan directly found an excuse to act, gaining just cause; otherwise, attacking these disciples who came for the assessment randomly would result in punishment if the elders were to know.
    Hearing Zhuo Bufan's shout, Qinchuan turned his head to see Zhuo Bufan striding forward with his hand on his blade.
    "Big brother, can this Brother Zhuo Bufan suppress that kid?"
    "If he suppresses that kid, won't your situation be even more embarrassing?"
    Seeing this, Liu Yuanjie couldn't help but whisper to Liu Qingyu.
    If Zhuo Bufan really suppressed Qinchuan, wouldn't it further prove that Liu Qingyu was truly a waste?
    "Don't worry; Zhuo Bufan's strength is similar to mine, he's no match for that kid!"
    Liu Qingyu said with a sneer,
    "Then why did you provoke him to go after that kid?"
    Liu Yuanjie asked with a puzzled look on his face.
    "Hmph. Zhuo Bufan has always been against me, even daring to mock me. I'll let him lose face this time too. If he also loses to Qinchuan, that will prove it's not that I'm too weak, but that Qinchuan is too strong."
    "Moreover, Zhuo Bufan's grandfather is the elder responsible for this third round of the assessment. Zhuo Bufan is petty-minded. If he loses to Qinchuan here and loses face, he definitely won't be happy to let this kid join the sect. After all, if Qinchuan joins the sect, people will remember that Zhuo Bufan was once defeated by him, a humiliation. With Zhuo Bufan's pride, he couldn't bear such an insult!"
    "So by then, he surely will go to his grandfather to eliminate Qinchuan, preventing this kid from entering Congyun Sect!"
    Liu Qingyu said with a cold laugh.
    Hearing Liu Qingyu's words, Liu Yuanjie's eyes suddenly brightened: "Big brother, this is to kill two birds with one stone! Hmph, with this, not only can you use Qinchuan to take down Zhuo Bufan's arrogance and make Zhuo Bufan lose face, but you can also have Zhuo Bufan suppress Qinchuan, preventing this kid from entering Congyun Sect!" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Exactly! Hmph, Zhuo Bufan and Qinchuan dare to go against us brothers; I'll make them regret it," Liu Qingyu said coldly.
    As they whispered to each other.
    Zhuo Bufan had already approached Qinchuan.
    "Kid, you dare to ignore Congyun Sect's authority, strike at others here. I am assigned by Congyun Sect, in charge of maintaining order during this assessment. I must teach you a lesson to warn the other participants!"
    "This world respects the strong, where strength speaks!"
    "You dared to make a move here just now, thinking it's because you have some strength, that's why you dared to disrespect us who maintain order! Now I want to see if your strength is really as strong as you think, that you can disregard us, the maintainers of order. If you can defeat me, we will let bygones be bygones regarding the earlier incident. Otherwise, you will kneel down and admit your mistake!"
    Zhuo Bufan spoke with an arrogant face; as he spoke, the cultivation aura on his body suddenly burst forth.
    It was the Meridian Opening Realm Second Layer!
    "What?! When did this guy Zhuo Bufan reach the Meridian Opening Realm Second Layer?!"
    Feeling the powerful cultivation aura emanating from Zhuo Bufan, Liu Qingyu's face changed instantly, and he stared at Zhuo Bufan, his complexion turning somewhat pale.
    "It's over. Zhuo Bufan reached the Meridian Opening Realm Second Layer and has even surpassed me. Qinchuan definitely won't be his match now and will be suppressed. This guy's arrogance will swell even further. He'll spread the news of my defeat by Qinchuan everywhere, and all my scheming will have been for naught."

 Chapter 63 Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm

    "Boy, take this!""Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm!"
    With a loud shout, Zhuo Bufan charged toward Qinchuan and launched a palm strike at Qinchuan's chest.
    His Cultivation aura from the Second Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm surged forth, powerful True Qi gathering in his palm and bursting out with the execution of the martial skill.
    As the palm struck, the air exploded with sound, producing piercing noises that shook the heart.
    "What fierce True Qi!"
    "And that martial skill, big brother, is that the high-rank martial skill of the Congyun Sect? It's so powerful; could it be that Qinchuan will be killed on the spot by that palm strike?"
    Liu Yuanjie's eyelids twitched at the sight, shocked, feeling the formidable power leaking from Zhuo Bufan's strike even from a distance.
    Meanwhile, Liu Qingyu stared intently at Zhuo Bufan, disbelief filling his eyes, "This guy Zhuo Bufan, he's actually reached the Second Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm and even mastered the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm!"
    "This Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm is a profound-grade high-quality martial skill, even stronger than the Cloud Layering Eighteen Palms I practice by a slight margin. The difficulty of cultivating it is extremely high; I wanted to practice it but never succeeded, and yet, this guy has!"
    "Now, there is no way Qinchuan can be his match; he will certainly be suppressed by that palm, and my name as a failure will be thoroughly confirmed..."
    Liu Qingyu's face turned pale as he seemed to already foresee Qinchuan being crushed by Zhuo Bufan's palm, and then Zhuo Bufan would further trample him, making it impossible for him to raise his head in the Sect ever again.
    However, faced with Zhuo Bufan's aggression, Qinchuan merely raised his eyebrows, with no fear in his eyes.
    He shielded Qin Xiaoyu behind him, looking at Zhuo Bufan's overbearing palm strike, frowning deeply, "Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm?"
    "You haven't grasped the true essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm at all; you haven't even cultivated the technique to a point of proficiency, it's crude and stiff, full of flaws. Such a martial skill in your hands, truly defiles the skill!"
    Qinchuan shook his head, "Well then, let me show you what the real Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm looks like!"
    As his words fell, Qinchuan raised his hand, a simple and direct palm strike, stripped of all ostentatious moves, a raw palm push.
    This palm seemed ordinary, but in reality, it contained the true mystique of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm¡ªit had spirit!
    As his palm thrust forward, a special aura surged forth from Qinchuan, the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies, I alone am supreme!
    Under this aura, Qinchuan's presence transformed, becoming sharp and domineering, like a peerless War God, his fighting spirit clear and his invincible demeanor dismaying the heart.
    Zhuo Bufan was immediately shocked by the terrible aura erupting from Qinchuan; under Qinchuan's aura of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies, I alone am supreme, his own aura weakened by a notch, his courage shattered, and thus his palm strike lacked its former power.
    A lacking aura meant naturally diminished power.
    So when the two palms met.
    Zhuo Bufan, who clearly had a higher Cultivation Level than Qinchuan, seemed weak and ineffective, whereas Qinchuan's palm struck with the momentum of a rainbow.
    "Slap!"
    The palms collided, and True Qi exploded. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan used the profound essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm to suppress Zhuo Bufan's spirit with its unrivaled momentum, making him fearful; with his shrewd combat experience, he struck directly at the flaw in Zhuo Bufan's palm.
    Zhuo Bufan was sent flying by Qinchuan's palm on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    "You¡­ how is this possible? You are merely at the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, yet you can clash with me?!"
    "Additionally, you actually cultivated the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, and you've even refined it to such an impeccable degree that even the special aura it contains has been condensed!"
    Zhuo Bufan's face was a picture of shock.
    Qinchuan, however, looked at Zhuo Bufan with a hint of surprise, "Oh? I didn't expect you to withstand my move. You are indeed stronger than Liu Qingyu, but if you think you can teach me a lesson, I'm afraid you're mistaken."
    "Now, I should be able to go, right?"
    Having said that, Qinchuan had no interest in entangling with the other party any longer and turned to lead Qin Xiaoyu away. Explore more stories with empire
    His purpose in coming to the Congyun Sect was to retrieve some items he had left there, and to awaken his Innate Pupils.
    He also wanted to help his sister awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    As for the endless squabbles with these disciples of the Congyun Sect, he really had no interest in that.
    Meanwhile, the other young men and women who had come to participate in the evaluation of the Congyun Sect saw Qinchuan repelling a senior disciple of the sect with a single palm, they were utterly speechless.
    Especially some of the young girls, who stared wide-eyed and open-mouthed at Qinchuan, their gaze filled with stars.
    "My goodness, he is actually that powerful? Without even being an official disciple of the Congyun Sect, he has such formidable strength, even the official disciples are not his match!"
    Many people around exclaimed in amazement.
    The Liu brothers, Liu Yuanjie and Liu Qingyu, were also dumbfounded, their eyes and mouths wide open in astonishment.
    "He actually blocked Zhuo Bufan's Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm and even sent Zhuo Bufan flying!"
    Liu Qingyu was completely shocked, looking at Qinchuan with an expression full of incredulity, unable to believe Qinchuan was so powerful, "Could it be that when we were in Great Wilderness City, he didn't use his full strength against me?"
    A realization struck Liu Qingyu.
    Although in his original plan, he intended for Qinchuan to teach Zhuo Bufan a lesson and then have Zhuo Bufan seek help from his elder to suppress Qinchuan.
    But now, seeing Qinchuan actually withstand Zhuo Bufan's attack, his heart still felt uncomfortable, suffering another blow.
    "Big brother, this kid¡­ actually repelled Zhuo Bufan of the Meridian Opening Realm's Second Layer, this kid is too monstrous. If he really joins the Congyun Sect, big brother, I'm afraid you'll have to live in his shadow for the rest of your life."
    Once Liu Yuanjie came back to his senses, he couldn't help but swallow, feeling his mouth dry and his throat parched.
    Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyu's expression became even more gloomy, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, "Join the Congyun Sect? He won't be able to join the Congyun Sect!"
    With a cold snort, Liu Qingyu turned his gaze to Zhuo Bufan, who had been pushed back by Qinchuan's palm, and mocked, "Hahaha, Zhuo Bufan, is that all you've got? With such skills, yet you dared to boast about suppressing this kid, only to be repelled by his palm. How can you have the face to ridicule me in the future?"
    Upon hearing Liu Qingyu's words, Zhuo Bufan became instantly furious, especially aware of the peculiar stares from the crowd, his strong self-esteem was deeply wounded. Seeing Qinchuan leading Qin Xiaoyu away, he suddenly bellowed, "You there, don't you walk away!"

 Chapter 64 Stop Your Chatter

    "Hmph, just now, I only used seventy percent of my strength, I didn't expect you to be stronger than I imagined.""But this time, I won't hold back anymore!" Discover hidden stories at empire
    Zhuo Bufan snorted coldly, his eyes gleaming with a trace of sharpness as he looked at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhuo Bufan and said indifferently, "The strength of power, unless it reaches a certain threshold, cannot be used as the sole standard to measure combat ability."
    "Your cultivation level is not bad, but your True Qi is unstable; I bet you've only recently advanced to the Second Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, haven't you? And if I'm not mistaken, you did so by taking elixirs to increase your cultivation level without having had the time to consolidate it."
    "The martial skills you've practiced, you haven't grasped their true essence, full of loopholes. Even if you use all your strength, you are not my match. Why bother bringing trouble upon yourself?"
    "Arrogant!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhuo Bufan became furious. His pride was strong, and he was arrogant and conceited. How could he allow himself to be defeated by someone younger and with a lower cultivation level? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Moreover, he had previously ridiculed Liu Qingyu for being defeated by Qinchuan when challenged beyond his own level. If he were to lose to Qinchuan here under everyone's gaze, where would he put his face?
    "Enough talk, Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm!"
    Zhuo Bufan shouted angrily and charged at Qinchuan, his True Qi bursting forth. He cried out the name of Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm but executed another fist technique martial skill.
    Baji Fist!
    This fist technique martial skill was not as high-level as the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, it was merely a low-grade Profound Level martial skill, but it was the one Zhuo Bufan was best at!
    At this moment, he played a little trick, shouting Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm while honestly using the Baji Fist technique.
    "Hmm?"
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow at this, but he had experienced too much, been through countless fights. What situation hadn't he encountered?
    Facing Zhuo Bufan's trickery, his eyes showed a hint of disdain and mockery.
    "You're still too green to play tricks in front of me!"
    Qinchuan's figure flickered. His left hand parried Zhuo Bufan's fist trajectory with a Cloud Palm, and with a push and a press from his right hand, he landed on Zhuo Bufan's side chest. A surge of Dark Energy immediately erupted, sending Zhuo Bufan flying sideways to crash heavily to the ground.
    "How is this possible, what martial skill is this that it broke through my Baji Fist so easily!?"
    Zhuo Bufan slammed heavily to the ground, holding his chest, feeling the Qi and blood in his body surging tumultuously as his gaze towards Qinchuan was filled with shock.
    He hadn't expected that despite his clever ruse and using his strongest force without reservation, he still didn't faze Qinchuan at all.
    His Baji Fist's power was considerable, its force immense, but he didn't manage to touch his opponent at all. His fist was deflected aside by a single move of Qinchuan's Cloud Hand, veering off course, causing the force of his punch to hit nothing but air.
    Qinchuan hadn't used excessive force just now; after all, the other party was a disciple of the Congyun Sect, and strictly speaking, a junior to him.
    Hearing Zhuo Bufan's words, Qinchuan replied with a faint smile, almost as if giving advice, "Your Baji Fist is not bad, and you've achieved some power with it, but there are still flaws. It's too rigid. Pay more attention to this detail..."
    "You shouldn't bother practicing the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm. You just need to fully comprehend the Baji Fist, understand the true meaning contained within, and grasp the real mysteries it holds. Then, among your peers, there won't be many who can stand as your match."
    Despite his pride making it hard to accept being defeated by Qinchuan again, having been bested twice in a row forced him to acknowledge the fact that he truly was no match for Qinchuan.
    Especially when Qinchuan pinpointed the deficiencies in his Baji Fist and advised him on how to correct them, it led to a sudden enlightenment about the aspects that had puzzled him for a long time, sparking a glint of sharpness in his eyes.
    At that moment, he even forgot to consider the embarrassment of having been defeated by Qinchuan under the scrutiny of the crowd; his thoughts were wholly immersed in the epiphanies concerning the Baji Fist.
    "What's happening? Big brother, Zhuo Bufan was defeated by Qinchuan, yet he's not as furious as we imagined. If this goes on, your plan will fall through!"
    Liu Yuanjie saw Qinchuan truly defeat Zhuo Bufan and his eyelid twitched uncontrollably. He immediately clenched his teeth and whispered to Liu Qingyu.
    Having just been beaten up by Qinchuan in front of everyone, he naturally did not want to see Qinchuan join the Congyun Sect.
    Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyu's gaze flashed, and he taunted Zhuo Bufan on purpose, "Heh, Zhuo Bufan, it seems you indeed are no match for him. With your second-layer Meridian Opening Realm cultivation level, to be defeated by a mere fourth-layer Peak Condensed Truth Realm youngster, I really want to see how you'll lift your head in the Sect from now on! Hahaha..."
    As he spoke, Liu Qingyu burst into an exaggerated laughter, his eyes brimming with mockery and derision.
    However, the next moment, his laughter abruptly stopped.
    Qinchuan, who had casually advised Zhuo Bufan and was about to leave, heard Liu Qingyu's repeated provocations. His eyes suddenly turned icy, and in an instant, his figure flashed, employing a high-level Body Technique Martial Art, the Chasing Shadow Step, and appeared right in front of Liu Qingyu.
    "Enough of your noise!"
    With a cold shout, Qinchuan raised his hand and slapped Liu Qingyu across the face.
    "Slap!"
    A crisp and loud slap sound resonated immediately.
    Liu Qingyu, who was still laughing heartily, hadn't even had the chance to react before he was sent flying by Qinchuan's slap, his laughter cutting off abruptly as well.
    Suddenly, the surroundings fell quiet.
    No one had expected Qinchuan to dare take the initiative to strike at a disciple of the Congyun Sect.
    Nor had they anticipated Qinchuan's speed to be so fast that in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Liu Qingyu, and with a turn of his hand, sent Liu Qingyu flying with a slap.
    "You dare hit me!?"
    After a pause,
    Liu Qingyu, having been smacked away, finally came to his senses. Covering his swollen cheek, with a trickle of fresh blood hanging from the corner of his mouth, he stared at Qinchuan with eyes full of shock and fury.
    "Hmph, hit you?!"
    "If you dare to play tricks in front of me again, trying to stir up strife, it won't be as simple as just slapping you!"
    Qinchuan snorted coldly, and a strong killing intent suddenly surged from his body, causing Liu Qingyu's pupils to shrink instantly.
    Around them, the others who felt the fleeting killing intent emanating from Qinchuan, all shivered internally, utterly shocked.
    Zhuo Bufan also twitched at this sight, not expecting Qinchuan to be far stronger than he had imagined.
    Just the display of the Body Technique Martial Art a moment ago was nothing short of miraculous; he hadn't even clearly seen how Qinchuan had bypassed him to appear in front of Liu Qingyu.
    He only noticed the shifting lights and the alternating shadows and, in that instant, a crisp slap sound came from behind him!

 Chapter 65 The Elder Steps In

    Immediately, Zhuo Bufan also understood.Liu Qingyu was clearly deliberately provoking and inciting him, even scheming against him.
    Realizing that the reason he had lost face in front of everyone and been defeated by Qinchuan was entirely due to Liu Qingyu's instigation, Zhuo Bufan became furious.
    Qinchuan was not his opponent.
    However, he was not afraid of Liu Qingyu.
    "Liu Qingyu, you dare to plot against me, to deliberately provoke me!"
    Zhuo Bufan charged up and caught Liu Qingyu, who had been dazed by Qinchuan's slap, and gave him a severe beating.
    "Ah..."
    "Zhuo Bufan, you dare to hit me!"
    Liu Qingyu also came to his senses and immediately became enraged.
    But Zhuo Bufan's strength had always been comparable to Liu Qingyu's, and now that he had advanced to the Second Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, surpassing Liu Qingyu by one realm, plus Zhuo Bufan's sudden attack, Liu Qingyu was no match for him at all.
    In the blink of an eye, Zhuo Bufan had beaten him so badly that he spat out blood.
    Several other disciples of Congyun Sect rushed forward to intervene and pulled the two apart.
    "Stop it! What are you all doing?!"
    Just then.
    At the front of the square, near the mountain gate, the elder responsible for the examination had been alerted by Qinchuan's fleeting murderous intent earlier.
    Looking up, he saw the crowd disperse and several figures fighting fiercely in the center. He immediately grew furious and hurried over.
    Hearing the scolding of the examination elder, Zhuo Bufan and Liu Qingyu finally stopped.
    They were disciples responsible for maintaining order during the entrance exam, but now they were fighting each other and disrupting the order. Getting caught meant they would be punished by the sect.
    After Elder Yuan arrived, Zhuo Bufan and Liu Qingyu had already separated.
    "What happened, what were you doing just now?!"
    Elder Yuan was a very imposing old man, his eyes sharp as he looked at the disheveled Zhuo Bufan and Liu Qingyu and shouted sternly.
    Liu Qingyu didn't dare to reveal the fight with Zhuo Bufan, but he suddenly pointed at Qinchuan, saying to Elder Yuan, "Elder Yuan, your timing is perfect. This person has disregarded the dignity of our Congyun Sect, running amok here. He first hit my brother Liu Yuanjie, who came for the examination, and then when Brother Zhuo stepped forward to discipline this man, he unexpectedly dared to resist and even injured Brother Zhuo."
    "Not only that, but he even attacked me. Please, Elder Yuan, severely punish this person to uphold the dignity of our Congyun Sect!"
    Liu Qingyu thought quickly, and the words he spoke were also beyond reproach.
    He merely avoided the fact that he and Zhuo Bufan had been fighting, placing all the blame on Qinchuan.
    "Presumptuous!"
    However, upon hearing Liu Qingyu's words, Elder Yuan glanced at Qinchuan and then immediately berated Liu Qingyu with a cold snort, "Hmph, Liu Qingyu, does this elder appear senile to you? Such words you can speak?!"
    "Hmph, this young man only has sixteen traces of the years' Qi on him, a mere sixteen years of age, not yet a disciple of our Congyun Sect. And both you and Zhuo Bufan are inner sect disciples of our sect, with the cultivation of the Meridian Opening Realm. You say this person injured you? Do you think this elder is so easily fooled?"
    Elder Yuan looked at Liu Qingyu with a very unfriendly gaze.
    Seeing the situation, several disciples charged with maintaining order involuntarily exchanged glances with each other.
    Liu Qingyu saw that Elder Yuan didn't believe him, and even got angry at him, so he became anxious and quickly spoke up, "Elder Yuan, every word I've said is true. If you don't believe me, why not ask the other senior and junior brothers? There are also others around who saw what happened."
    Liu Yuanjie also spoke up at that moment, "Elder, what my elder brother said is all true. This kid disregarded the dignity and rules of the Congyun Sect and wantonly attacked others here. Look at me¡ªthese injuries on my body were all caused by him!"
    Liu Yuanjie had a look of grievance on his face as he spoke to Elder Yuan. Both sides of his face were still swollen and had yet to subside, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, and his breathing appeared somewhat disordered, evidently from the injuries sustained earlier.
    Upon hearing this, Elder Yuan couldn't help but frown and turned towards the other disciples maintaining order, asking, "Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, is this true?"
    Zhang Long and Zhao Hu were precisely the other two disciples maintaining order. Hearing the question, they hesitated slightly before responding, "Reporting back to the elder, indeed, that's how things happened."
    "What's there to hesitate about? If it's true, say so; if it's not, say it's not!"
    Seeing Zhang Long and Zhao Hu hesitate for a moment before responding, Elder Yuan let out a cold snort.
    Just then, a female voice suddenly came from the crowd, "Reporting back to the elder, indeed, that's the case!"
    "It was indeed this person who started hitting others first, and then the brothers from the Congyun Sect stepped in intending to discipline him, only to end up being counterattacked and wounded by him!"
    As her words fell, a young girl walked out from the crowd¡ªit was none other than the Zhou Family's second young miss, Zhou Rong!
    She had arrived at the Congyun Sect earlier, brought back by Liu Qingyu.
    At that moment, she was also here to partake in the assessment, and only by passing would she be able to become an official disciple of the Congyun Sect.
    When Qinchuan had taken action to teach Tang Yi and Liu Yuanjie a lesson earlier, she had noticed Qinchuan.
    She had seen everything that had happened earlier. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Yet now, she also hid the fact that Liu Qingyu had deliberately stirred up trouble and came forward to vouch for Liu Qingyu, accusing Qinchuan of disrespecting the dignity and rules of the Congyun Sect.
    "Hmph, Qinchuan, I originally saw that you had some talent and potential and regretted tearing up the engagement breakup letter on behalf of my sister. I hadn't realized you would be so decisive, insisting on breaking off the engagement!"
    "However, I should now regret tearing up the breakup letter. After arriving at the Congyun Sect, I realized that my sister's popularity in the Congyun Sect is much higher than I imagined. There are so many people better than you, even the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect favors my sister greatly!"
    "Compared with the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, your talent and potential are as insignificant as dust!"
    Zhou Rong thought to herself, looking at Qinchuan.
    Hearing Zhou Rong's words, Elder Yuan's gaze instantly sharpened, "Hmm?"
    He recognized Zhou Rong.
    Because Zhou Rong was none other than Zhou Xi's younger sister.
    He had been put in charge of this entry assessment and had already received a reminder from the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect to look out for Zhou Rong during the assessment.
    However, on the surface, he pretended not to know Zhou Rong and asked, "Did you see everything that happened here clearly?"
    Zhou Rong didn't hesitate and nodded, "Reporting back to the elder, what I just said is entirely true."
    Elder Yuan nodded, then his gaze fell on Qinchuan. With furrowed eyebrows and a stern voice, he asked, "Did you hear what they said?"
    "Did you just disturb the order here and hit Liu Qingyu and Zhuo Bufan?"
    Seeing Elder Yuan questioning Qinchuan, both Liu Qingyu's and Liu Yuanji's eyes, as well as Zhou Rong's, revealed a trace of a cold smile.
    "Hmph, Qinchuan, even if you're strong, can you possibly be stronger than an elder of my Congyun Sect?"
    The three of them had scoffing thoughts, secretly sneering to themselves, looking at Qinchuan with a teasing gaze, hoping to see a hint of panic and unease on Qinchuan's face.

 Chapter 66 Unparalleled Phenomenon

    However, faced with Elder Yuan's questioning, Qinchuan was neither confirming nor denying, and he appeared calm and collected, showing not a hint of panic or unease.Seeing Qinchuan admit directly, Liu Qingyu, Liu Yuanjie, and Zhou Rong all sneered continuously. In their eyes, Qinchuan dared to disrespect the rules of the Congyun Sect by causing a disturbance at the assessment site and beating up the official disciples in charge of maintaining order.
    This was absolutely a heinous act.
    He would surely enrage Elder Yuan, who was in charge of the first round of assessments, and he would harshly punish Qinchuan and expel him from the mountain.
    However, what nobody expected was.
    Upon seeing Qinchuan's admission, Elder Yuan's eyes suddenly shone bright with excitement, "You really beat up Liu Qingyu and Zhuo Bufan?"
    "Liu Qingyu and Zhuo Bufan have been with the sect for many years and are now at the Meridian Opening Realm Cultivation Level. For you to be so young and yet able to defeat both Liu Qingyu and Zhuo Bufan, good, very good, our Congyun Sect is in need of geniuses like you!"
    "What is your name?"
    Elder Yuan asked in a friendly and polite tone.
    Contrary to everyone's expectations.
    After learning the truth, Elder Yuan was not angry but instead seemed excited and thrilled!
    He had long observed the air of years on Qinchuan's body, only sixteen traces of the years.
    This meant that Qinchuan was only sixteen years old.
    At sixteen, to be able to defeat his Congyun Sect's official disciples, and moreover, those at the Meridian Opening Realm Cultivation Level!
    What sort of talent and potential was this?
    Definitely a top-notch genius!
    Such a genius had not gone to Taixuan Sect, the foremost among the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County, but had come to his Congyun Sect instead. How could he not be overjoyed?
    Qinchuan was also slightly stunned before responding, "Qinchuan."
    "Qinchuan?"
    "Good name, come with me, and I will check your Root Bone first."
    Elder Yuan said with a chuckle, then turned his head and snorted coldly at Liu Qingyu and the others, admonishing, "Humph, Liu Yuanjie, take good care of your brother. Don't think that I don't know. If it weren't for your brother relying on your relationship to act arrogantly here, how could Qinchuan possibly have hit him?"
    "Let's leave it at this for now, but if there is a next time, don't blame this elder for not being polite!"
    "What?"
    Hearing Elder Yuan's words and seeing his attitude toward Qinchuan, Liu Qingyu and the others suddenly had their eyes wide open in disbelief.
    They never expected Elder Yuan not only to refrain from harshly teaching and punishing Qinchuan but to turn around and give them a thorough scolding!
    "Elder Yuan, you..."
    Liu Qingyu said resentfully, wanting to say something else.
    However, Zhuo Bufan suddenly spoke up, "Elder Yuan has keen insight. Indeed, it was Liu Qingyu's brother who started the trouble first, and the reason I sparred with Brother Qinchuan was also due to being incited by Liu Qingyu. I am at fault for this matter and will go to the Penalty Hall to admit my guilt later!"
    Zhuo Bufan had calmed down by now. Qinchuan had obviously held back earlier and even gave him guidance without holding a grudge. Of course, he had no reason to target Qinchuan anymore.
    And he had realized that he had been used by Liu Qingyu.
    "Um, Zhuo Bufan, it is good that you have come to your senses in time and are willing to admit your mistake,"
    "Admitting and correcting one's errors is commendable. Moreover, you were just instigated, so let's drop the matter. You need not go to the Penalty Hall."
    "But you, Liu Qingyu, humph, after this event, you should go to the Penalty Hall to admit your guilt! You need to learn a lesson."
    Elder Yuan nodded approvingly at Zhuo Bufan, who took the initiative to confess his fault, then turned to Liu Qingyu and said.
    Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyu's expression changed dramatically, realizing that he had been outmaneuvered by Zhuo Bufan once again. Although his heart was filled with rage, he could not say anything else at the moment and had to swallow his teeth in bitterness, murmuring, "Elder's lesson is well-taught, after descending I will go to the Law Enforcement Hall to confess my guilt."
    However, his eyes were brimming with resentment and unwillingness.
    Elder Yuan didn't bother with whether Liu Qingyu was willing or not; he glanced at him indifferently and proceeded to lead Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu towards the front of the square to be the first to check their Martial Arts Physiques.
    Seeing Elder Yuan turn and leave, Zhuo Bufan turned his head toward Liu Qingyu with a hint of mockery surfacing on his face, "Liu Qingyu, isn't this like lifting a rock only to drop it on your own feet? Hahaha..."
    "Remember to go to the Law Enforcement Hall to confess after the assessment is over. I'll be watching you, so don't think about slipping away!"
    "Zhuo Bufan, you!"
    Liu Qingyu was instantly filled with anger; his fists clenched tight, his eyes dark and ominous.
    But towards Zhuo Bufan, he was helpless. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Zhuo Bufan's cultivation level now suppressed him by a level, and with his grandfather, an Inner Sect Elder, backing him, Liu Qingyu couldn't possibly contend with him. His only option was to vent his anger on Qinchuan, who lacked any significant backing.
    His gaze fell upon Qinchuan, who was departing with Elder Yuan; eyes brimming with resentment and unwillingness, he growled inwardly, "Qinchuan, Qinchuan!"
    "Back in Great Wilderness City, you made me lose all my face, and now you've gotten me this punishment, I will never let you off!"
    Liu Qingyu took a deep breath, forcibly pushing down his rage, his eyes flickering with malevolent schemes as a cold sneer suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
    Meanwhile, Elder Yuan had already brought Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu to the very front of the square.
    Thereupon, Elder Yuan took out a precious mirror, activated it with True Qi, and a beam of light burst from the mirror, shining upon Qinchuan.
    All at once, Qinchuan's body erupted with dazzling brilliance, like a blazing sun, outshining the light emitted from every other youth who took part in the assessment!
    This instantly provoked exclamations from everyone else on the square.
    "Heavens!"
    "Such intense brilliance, could he be the legendary prodigy with supreme cultivation talent?!"
    All over the square, many young men and women cried out, squinting at the light bursting from Qinchuan's body, feeling their eyes pricked by the intense glare.
    Zhuo Bufan's gaze also sharpened, his heart stirred, not expecting Qinchuan's Root Bone to be so formidable.
    Seeing this, Liu Qingyu, Liu Yuanjie, and Zhou Rong, all drew a sharp breath and fixed their gazes on Qinchuan.
    "His Martial Arts Physique is so powerful, with such a Root Bone, and also such strength, he will surely pass the three rounds of the entrance examination and enter the Sect!"
    Liu Qingyu couldn't help but clench his fists, his face becoming terribly somber.
    However, at this moment, the most shocked were not the young people around.
    It was Elder Yuan!
    At this moment.
    What others couldn't see, only Elder Yuan, who was in charge of the assessment, could see in that precious mirror, was an even more terrifying scene now unfolding!
    Nine Layers of shocking phenomena, each unfolding one after another, filled the entire mirror to the brim!
    This mirror, used for detecting Root Bone, can only show an image when it detects truly exceptional talent.
    Until now, the mirror had been in use for thirty thousand years without showing an image!
    But now, within this mirror, not only did an image appear, but it also continuously manifested the Nine Layers of phenomenal phenomena!
    Especially the last Layer, with surging seas of blood, an immense figure stood between heaven and earth, emanating a terrifying aura that shook Elder Yuan's soul!
    Even through the mirror, seeing only an image, it still made him tremble all over, breaking out in a cold sweat!

 Chapter 67 Garbage Constitution

    Elder Yuan's hands, holding the magic mirror, couldn't help but tremble.The nine layers of extraordinary sights within the magic mirror were each more frightening than the last.
    His heart was filled with shock; even those with the most excellent talents could not manifest nine layers of peerless phenomena in the mirror!
    "Elder Yuan, have you finished the examination?"
    Seeing Elder Yuan lost in silence, Qinchuan asked.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Yuan immediately came back to his senses, his gaze landing on Qinchuan with a burning intensity.
    To be reflected in the magic mirror was already to possess top-notch talent, and presenting nine layers of phenomena, it could very well be the legendary elite qualifications!
    Having the fortune to test a monster genius with such extreme elite qualifications, how could he not be thrilled?
    Then, he took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the shock in his heart, and eagerly said to Qinchuan, "Qinchuan, I have finished examining your root bone. You have passed the appraisal, and I will take you into the sect right now!"
    Elder Yuan's eyes blazed as he grabbed Qinchuan's hand, as if worried he might change his mind and give up joining the Congyun Sect!
    Seeing this scene, the other youths participating in the appraisal were all dumbstruck and incredulous.
    Even the official disciples of the Congyun Sect who were responsible for maintaining order gaped.
    Although the light radiating from the mirror when it shone on Qinchuan's root bone was indeed splendid, affirming his decent cultivation foundation, it surely wasn't enough to make Elder Yuan lose his composure, was it?
    In recent years, among the disciples recruited by the Congyun Sect, there have been individuals who burst forth with such intense light during the first round of talent appraisal, but no elder had ever lost their composure over it.
    But how could they know the profound mysteries of the mirror that tested root bones?!
    To be reflected in the mirror was already a rare talent found once in ten thousand!
    And for phenomena to appear in the mirror was something extraordinary.
    But Qinchuan, this time, did not merely project an image in the mirror, nor only summoned forth a single phenomenon, but successively unveiled nine layers of unparalleled phenomena!
    If it wasn't for a problem with the mirror, the implications of what this meant were truly terrifying.
    On the scene, only Elder Yuan, who was responsible for the appraisal, saw the nine peerless phenomena that emerged in the mirror, and since he was in charge of this talent appraisal, he naturally did not dare to neglect his duty. If he missed out on such a monstrous genius, he couldn't bear the responsibility!
    Therefore, at this moment, he was ready to ascend the mountain with Qinchuan right away, not even caring about the assessments for the other disciples.
    "Elder Yuan, what about the appraisal here?"
    A disciple inquired of Elder Yuan.
    Elder Yuan simply waved his hand: "Let them wait, I need to first lead young friend Qinchuan up the mountain, to meet the sect master. After that, we will continue with their appraisal!"
    His heart was pounding with excitement; he wanted to take Qinchuan up the mountain immediately and to even meet the sect master directly, showing how seriously he took the matter!
    "What? We're supposed to wait here?"
    "Until when?"
    "Is it just because Qinchuan turned out to have a decent root bone that Elder Yuan is willing to let all of us hang here just for him?"
    "I won't accept this..."
    Hearing Elder Yuan's words, the square immediately erupted, with many voicing protests and discontent.
    "Elder Yuan, this is against the rules..."
    Zhuo Bufan couldn't help but interject.
    Indeed, it was against the rules.
    The Congyun Sect had always taken the recruitment of disciples very seriously.
    Such favoritism, neglecting everyone else for the sake of one person, could have a great impact.
    After all, Shanhe County had no fewer than six superior sects. Besides their Congyun Sect, there were five other superior sects. If these people, out of indignation, were to leave the mountain, wouldn't this appraisal for recruiting disciples of the Congyun Sect become a joke?
    Elder Yuan couldn't be unaware of the signficance.
    But despite knowing the consequences, choosing to act this way was something that made Zhuo Bufan ponder deeply!
    In his heart he couldn't help but be filled with doubt, just how extraordinary was Qinchuan's Root Bone for Elder Yuan to lose his composure and treat him this way?
    It was not only him, Zhou Rong, Liu Qingyu, and others were also secretly shocked.
    "Damn it, did the brat show some hidden talent during the test? Otherwise, why would Elder Yuan lose his composure like this?"
    Liu Qingyu thought to himself, his eyes flickering with a dark and heavy look.
    "No, I must not let him join the Sect!"
    Liu Qingyu took a deep breath and, taking advantage of the other disciples who were maintaining order being unguarded, secretly slipped away.
    Qinchuan glanced at Elder Yuan, who had lost his composure, his expression as calm as ever.
    He, of course, knew why Elder Yuan was so flustered and reacted this way.
    His Root Bone, having been refined by his past life's Asura True Blood and cleansed by Netherworld Holy Water, left his physical body crystal clear, pure, and flawless.
    Add to that, he had awakened a strand of his past life's Emperor Soul; although it was just a strand, it was enough to intimidate the whole world.
    The mirror not only could assess the Root Bone but also project one's origin. It was, in fact, a Secret Treasure that he had personally created, which was passed on to Wu Yong, the founding patriarch of Congyun Sect.
    Subsequently, the Congyun Sect began using this treasure mirror to assess individuals' cultivation talents.
    Just now, that treasure mirror had obviously projected a strand of his genuine origin Qi, that is the Nine Layers' extraordinary visions.
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    Each of the Nine Layers represented the origin Qi of his nine previous lives!
    It was just that outsiders had no knowledge of this.
    Seeing Elder Yuan's excitement, and the other candidates around looking unconvinced, Qinchuan said to Elder Yuan calmly, "Elder Yuan, there's no need for this, just finish the assessment for the rest first. It's no trouble for me to wait a little longer."
    He also wanted to see what the quality was like among those who had come to the Congyun Sect's examination.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Yuan spoke up, "Since that is the case, dear friend, please wait for a moment."
    Suddenly, his gaze shifted to Qin Xiaoyu, who Qinchuan was holding onto, and he said in surprise, "Friend Qinchuan, is she also here to be tested?"
    Qinchuan remained noncommittal, and Elder Yuan immediately laughed, "In that case, let me assess her Root Bone first."
    "Brother..."
    Qin Xiaoyu clenched Qinchuan's hand nervously.
    Qinchuan smiled warmly and said, "Don't worry, if you can't pass this talent assessment, then nobody under the heavens can pass."
    "What audacity! From what you're saying, isn't this little girl's talent unparalleled in the world?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong let out a cold laugh and spoke up.
    Her words fell, and immediately, the young men and women around them started to look at Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu with disapproval.
    Qinchuan's expression remained unchanged as he glanced at Zhou Rong and said in noncommittal, "You're right, her talent is indeed unparalleled in the world."
    "Hahahaha, even the chief disciple of Xuantian Sect, who is known as possessing the ancient Divine King Body and whose talent surpasses the entire Shanhe County, known throughout the Eight Desolates, never claimed to be unparalleled. And you dare say this little girl has talent that's unparalleled?" S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Zhou Rong burst into laughter after hearing it.
    "Ancient Divine King Body? Sounds domineering and unparalleled, but it's just a mediocre Constitution that doesn't even make the list of the top ten Treasured Bodies in the world. How can it be worthy of discussion?"
    However, upon hearing Zhou Rong's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh scornfully.
    As his words fell, an uproar ensued all around.
    Everyone present looked at Qinchuan with disbelief.
    The legendary Divine King Body, domineering and unrivaled, was actually referred to as a mediocre Constitution?
    This was surely too arrogant.

 Chapter 68 Unparalleled in the World

    Not just the onlookers from all sides, but even Elder Yuan couldn't help but be rendered speechless.The legendary Ancient Divine King Body was actually a trash constitution?
    This was surely too arrogant.
    Zhou Rong also paused for a moment, then couldn't help but let out a sneer, "What did you say? The leading disciple of the Xuantian Sect with the Ancient Divine King Body is a trash aptitude?"
    "That's hilarious, Qinchuan, do you know what you're talking about?"
    "Hmph, I see you really have no idea, what the Ancient Divine King Body is!"
    "Ignorance is truly laughable!"
    Zhou Rong's face was full of mockery.
    "You're not wrong, trash aptitude indeed becomes so haughty when it reaches your lips; your ignorance truly is amusing."
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Rong indifferently and shook his head with a chuckle.
    "What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Rong immediately became infuriated and then snorted coldly, "Hmph, since you say this young girl's aptitude is unparalleled, that the aptitude of that leading disciple of the Xuantian Sect is merely trash, then I really must see what kind of aptitude this young girl actually has."
    Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to pay her any more attention, instead, he said to Elder Yuan, "I'd like to ask Elder Yuan to check my sister's aptitude."
    Elder Yuan naturally did not believe Qin Xiaoyu really had an unparalleled aptitude.
    Just having uncovered a freakish aptitude like Qinchuan's had already left him shocked for a long time; such a level of aptitude was rare in ten thousand ages, how could it possibly appear back-to-back?
    Shaking his head, although Elder Yuan held no expectations, he still enhanced the treasure mirror to check Qin Xiaoyu's Root Bone.
    A beam of treasure light shone upon Qin Xiaoyu.
    At that instant.
    "Boom!"
    Thunderous roars rolled through the sky!
    Then, Qin Xiaoyu's body suddenly burst forth with an incredibly brilliant light, hardly any less dazzling than the light Qinchuan had emitted earlier!
    That intense light, blinding to the eyes, caused all the youths around who had been waiting to see a spectacle, wearing scornful expressions, to suddenly open their mouths wide, their eyes bulging, filled with disbelief.
    Zhou Rong too was stunned, her gaze fixed on Qin Xiaoyu, enveloped by endless colorful light, her eyes filled with disbelief.
    "Impossible, how can this be possible?!"
    "This little girl actually possesses such high aptitude, such a noble Root Bone!?"
    Zhou Rong felt shock in her heart.
    And Elder Yuan was even more startled, so much so that his heart nearly leaped out of his chest.
    The treasure mirror in his hand trembled.
    Within that treasure mirror, flowers fell like rain, conch shells sounded, phoenixes danced, dragons surged, countless Runes whirled, fluttering, shining like rain.
    Yet again, it was a miraculous phenomenon of exceptional grade!
    "Top-grade aptitude, no... this is absolutely beyond top-grade aptitude..."
    "This young girl also has beyond top-grade aptitude; today I actually have recruited two geniuses with beyond top-grade aptitude..."
    Elder Yuan's lips quivered uncontrollably, so excited that he nearly fainted.
    Such a level of aptitude was rarely seen in ten thousand ages, and he had now witnessed two at once!
    "What? Beyond top-grade aptitude?!"
    Upon hearing Elder Yuan's excited words, Zhou Rong and the youths present were all shocked, their eyes filled with astonishment as they looked at Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu.
    Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu, were they both really beyond top-grade aptitude?
    The leading disciple of the Taixuan Sect, the Ancient Divine King Body, was only considered top-grade aptitude.
    Still a step away from beyond top-grade aptitude.
    And now, Elder Yuan claimed that both Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were beyond top-grade aptitude, then didn't that mean that the leading disciple of the Xuantian Sect was merely trash aptitude in their presence?
    Exceptionally gifted talent¡ªthat was even more terrifying than top-notch talent!
    "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible, exceptionally gifted talent, that's something rarely seen in thousands of years, how could there possibly be two of them at once?!"
    "It must be that the mirror used to check the Root Bone is faulty, I refuse to believe they both have exceptionally gifted talents!"
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    Zhou Rong kept shaking her head, then she spoke up.
    Hearing Zhou Rong's words, the others around also began to harbor a few doubts.
    It was just too coincidental.
    Such exceptionally gifted talents were even more dazzling than top-notch talents, and yet now, two had appeared at once.
    Not only the other disciples participating in the assessment around them but also Elder Yuan, upon hearing Zhou Rong's words, couldn't help but wonder if there really was an issue with the magical mirror.
    Zhou Rong directly stepped forward and said to Elder Yuan, "Please use this magical mirror, Elder Yuan, to test my Root Bone and see if the mirror indeed has a problem!"
    Upon hearing this, Elder Yuan fell silent, then silently turned the magical mirror towards Zhou Rong.
    Instantly, a faint luster arose from Zhou Rong's body.
    In the mirror¡ªno image formed!
    "Intermediate-grade talent!"
    Seeing the faint luster on Zhou Rong's body, Elder Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes sparkling with a brilliant light.
    The magical mirror had no issues!
    "Shatter!"
    "How could it be, the magical mirror actually isn't broken, they really are exceptionally gifted talents?!"
    The crowd suddenly erupted into an uproar.
    Yet, Zhou Rong's face was utterly pale.
    She had already tested her talent back at home, and it was indeed intermediate-grade!
    And now, the result from the test was the same: intermediate-grade talent!
    Clearly, the suspicion of the magical mirror being faulty was unfounded.
    Qinchuan siblings, they truly had exceptionally gifted talents!
    "Alright, those who haven't had their Root Bone tested yet, step forward!"
    Elder Yuan, excited, immediately shouted loudly, eager to test the Root Bone of the remaining people, impatient to bring Qinchuan siblings into the mountain!
    Two individuals with exceptionally gifted talents joining his Congyun Sect, that was absolutely a cause for celebration!
    The previously noisy young men and women immediately calmed down and walked up in orderly fashion to get tested. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Elder Yuan directly used his True Qi to activate the magical mirror, shining it upon the young men and women before him.
    As the light of the magical mirror shone upon them, layers of shimmering aura would emerge on those young men and women who met the requirements.
    The more dazzling and brilliant the aura, the better their Root Bone and talent were.
    And those who had no aura emerge were not talented enough and were directly eliminated.
    "Exceptionally gifted talent, he actually has exceptionally gifted talent..."
    Within the crowd, Liu Yuanjie's face turned slightly pale as his gaze fixed steadfastly on Qinchuan.
    Tang Yi was even more horrified, the two country bumpkins he had previously ridiculed turned out both to be exceptionally gifted; he couldn't help but feel bitterness wash over his face, thinking that he must have been incredibly unlucky to have run afoul of such formidable opponents.
    And at that moment.
    Liu Qingyu, who had sneaked away, had already returned to the inner sect of Congyun Sect.
    "What did you say? That kid who has a marriage agreement with Junior Sister Zhou Xi has actually followed us to the sect?"
    In front of Liu Qingyu, a handsome and extraordinary young man suddenly sharpened his gaze and said in a stern voice.
    This person was none other than Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe of Congyun Sect. He had long harbored admiration for Zhou Xi, having regarded her as his own forbidden fruit.
    He had always been troubled by the marriage arrangement between Zhou Xi and Qinchuan.
    Now, Liu Qingyu had gone straight to Wu Shanhe and, adding oil to the flame, claimed that Qinchuan's arrival at Congyun Sect was precisely for Zhou Xi, immediately causing Wu Shanhe's eyes to narrow.

 Chapter 69 Encountering Obstacles

    "Hmph, nothing but a bumpkin from a remote small town, yet he dares to vie with this young master for a woman, overestimating himself!"Wu Shanhe snorted coldly, his eyes filled with disdain, not taking Qinchuan seriously at all.
    "The Young Sect Master must absolutely not be careless, this lad is very strange, with an extremely high talent, and his strength is also quite remarkable. The Young Sect Master should know that I have previously been defeated by his hand."
    "Moreover, it's not just me, even Zhuo Bufan, who has recently advanced to the Second Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, was also miserably defeated by this person just now. This person's Martial Arts talent is extremely high, and he has even comprehended the mood and condensed his aura, he is not an ordinary person at all."
    Liu Qingyu spoke when she heard this.
    Wu Shanhe raised an eyebrow, then scoffed with pride, "Hmph, however high his talent may be, can it be higher than this young master's?" Enjoy new chapters from empire
    Liu Qingyu instantly smiled, "The Young Sect Master is the Formless Precious Body, a rare occurrence through the ages, not much inferior in Root Bone Talent even compared to the number one direct disciple of the Divine King Body of the Taixuan Sect. Naturally, Qinchuan can't be compared to the Young Master."
    "However, this person ultimately has an engagement with Junior Sister Zhou Xi. If he truly enters the Sect, if the Young Sect Master wants to be with Junior Sister Zhou Xi, it's not guaranteed that there won't be criticism..."
    "Hmm?"
    Hearing Liu Qingyu's words, Wu Shanhe instantly frowned, his gaze becoming somewhat sinister.
    "Hmph, what you've said does make some sense, if we really let this person enter the Sect, there indeed may be some trouble, I don't want to hear those gossips and whisperings!"
    Wu Shanhe snorted coldly, his tone somber, "Since it's so, then don't let him enter the Sect!"
    Having said that, Wu Shanhe summoned a flying mount and rushed towards the mountain base.
    Liu Qingyu's mouth curled into a cold smile, thinking to herself, "Qinchuan, no matter how much talent you have, you'll still not be able to enter the Sect!"
    ...
    Outside the gate of the mountain, on the wide square.
    Qinchuan gazed at the disciples who had been selected and passed the Root Bone check, his gaze slightly furrowed.
    Among those who passed the first round of Root Bone assessment, at least two-thirds of the people didn't meet the original recruiting standards of the Congyun Sect.
    Even so, among the more than a hundred thousand people who came to participate in the assessment, still more than eighty percent failed to pass.
    Right now, all those people had faces filled with dejection, and some emotionally fragile young girls were even covering their faces and sobbing.
    While those who passed the Root Bone assessment were all wearing faces of joy.
    Qinchuan glanced over those disciples who passed the assessment and shook his head, "When did the threshold of the Congyun Sect become so low? This kind of Root Bone, back in the day, wouldn't even qualify to be a servile disciple."
    "It seems the Congyun Sect has indeed fallen, no wonder now even the small Shanhe County cannot dominate and reign supreme; it is almost being squeezed out of the ranks of the six Superior Sects."
    "What exactly is Wu Yong that lad up to?"
    "Could it be that something unexpected happened to Wu Yong as well?!"
    Suddenly thinking of something, Qinchuan felt a slight sinking in his heart.
    "Alright, those who have passed this round of Root Bone assessment, now follow me up the mountain!"
    Elder Yuan swept his large sleeves, and a glow surged in front of the mountain gate.
    The disciples who passed the first round of Root Bone assessment one after another passed through the light screen, officially entering the Barrier of the Congyun Sect, heading towards the mountain.
    Qinchuan led Qin Xiaoyu, walking at the very front with Elder Yuan.
    As soon as he passed through the light screen and entered the gate of the mountain, Qinchuan was overwhelmed by a dense and hard-to-dissipate spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the scene in front of his eyes suddenly became much fresher, with the spiritual fog drifting ethereally like an immortal realm.
    The path up the mountain was not a narrow, winding trail but a very wide staircase that stretched down from the pale spiritual fog.
    Qin Xiaoyu followed Qinchuan up the mountain, curiosity brimming in her bright eyes.
    A moment later, the group arrived at the mountainside.
    There was also a huge square on the mountainside, the assessment site for the second challenge.
    "Elder Yuan, you've finally arrived, I've been waiting for a long time," the elder in charge of the second challenge said to Elder Yuan with a laugh.
    "Elder Cheng, these disciples are now in your hands for the second challenge's assessment," Elder Yuan said.
    "Qinchuan, Xiaoyu, you two come with me to continue up the mountain," Elder Yuan said to Elder Cheng as he gestured towards the disciples behind him.
    Elder Yuan then intended to keep leading Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu up the mountain.
    Glancing at Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu, Elder Cheng's eyes flashed. "Wait," he said.
    "Elder Yuan, aren't these two here for the assessment? Where are you taking them?" he asked.
    A fervent smile appeared on Elder Yuan's face. "With their Root Bone Talent, they no longer need to go through the remaining assessments. I shall personally guide them to meet the Sect Master!" he said and then proceeded to lead Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu up the mountain.
    "Hold on!"
    "Elder Yuan, every disciple who wishes to join our Congyun Sect must follow the rules and be assessed. Only those who pass all the assessments can enter our Sect's inner world," Elder Cheng said.
    "Yet you want to directly take them to the inner world to meet the Sect Master. This is against the rules. Elder Yuan, do these two have some relationship with you?"
    "Even if they are indeed related to you, bending the law for personal gain in this fashion is going too far," Elder Cheng said, blocking Elder Yuan's path.
    Upon hearing this, Elder Yuan's expression changed and he said with a stern voice, "Elder Cheng, you misunderstand, I have no relation to these two. However, their circumstances are special, hence why I want to directly lead them into the Sect and meet the Sect Master."
    "Special circumstances?"
    Elder Cheng's demeanor remained calm as he glanced at Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu and said indifferently, "In my eyes, there are no special cases. Everyone must follow the rules and pass the assessments to join the Sect!"
    "You..."
    Seeing Elder Cheng's stubbornness, Elder Yuan's expression grew stern.
    He had wanted to bring Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu to meet the Sect Master alone to claim all the credit, thus he had not shared with Elder Cheng about their exceptional talents.
    But now, Elder Cheng was blocking him from taking Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu up the mountain.
    Elder Yuan was about to speak when Qinchuan glanced at him and shook his head, "Elder Yuan, let's follow the rules."
    With how sharp his mind was, how could he not see through Elder Yuan's eagerness to take them into the Sect to see the Sect Master of the Congyun Sect and his underlying intentions?
    Hearing what Qinchuan said, Elder Yuan had no choice but to yield. He snorted coldly at Elder Cheng and said, "In that case, we will follow the rules. Elder Cheng, please start their assessment for the second challenge." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    A smile crept into Elder Cheng's eyes as he looked at Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu, and a hint of intrigue emerged in the depths, "Qinchuan... could he be the one the Young Sect Master mentioned?"

 Chapter 70 Examining the Dao Heart

    "Hmm?"With his keen senses, Qinchuan naturally wouldn't miss the glint of peculiarity in Elder Cheng's eyes.
    At the same time, he also felt that someone was watching him from the shadows.
    Glancing casually in the direction of a distant pavilion, the corners of Qinchuan's mouth lifted slightly.
    "Well then, since everyone is here, let's begin the second phase of the assessment!"
    "The test I am responsible for in this second phase is the Dao Heart Test!"
    "In the path of cultivation, Root Bone Talent is fundamental, but the Dao Heart is also extremely important!"
    "If a person's mind is not steadfast, then no matter how high their talent, they will ultimately become indistinguishable from the masses. On the contrary, if talent is lacking but one possesses a resolute Dao Heart, great achievements are still difficult to attain."
    "Therefore, after testing your Root Bone Talent in the first phase, this second phase will test your Dao Heart. Only after passing this will you be able to reach the mountain top to undergo the final assessment of comprehension and innate talent!"
    Elder Cheng's gaze never left Qinchuan as he swept over the twenty thousand young men and women who had passed the first phase of the assessment and spoke loudly.
    His voice was booming, infused with True Qi, ensuring that everyone in the square heard him clearly.
    Then, with a flip of his hand and a pinch of a spell, he took out a token, struck it with the spell he had formed, and shouted, "Summon the Thousand Illusion Tower!"
    "Whooosh!"
    "Swish swish swish!"
    In an instant, spiritual Qi from all directions surged wildly, stirring up storms.
    Soon after, the void thundered.
    Countless blazing divine lights appeared out of thin air.
    At last, a massive tower shot out from the void and landed on the ground!
    "The Thousand Illusion Tower has a total of ten layers, each containing dozens or even hundreds of Illusion Realms!"
    "The higher the floor of the tower, the stronger and more numerous the Illusion Realms contained within!"
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    "This Thousand Illusion Tower is your test. As long as you can break through the first layer, or withstand the first layer for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick, you will have passed my Dao Heart Test!"
    Elder Cheng declared.
    "What?"
    "That easy? Just get through the first layer or hold on for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick, and you pass the test?"
    "Easy? You know nothing. This Thousand Illusion Tower test is one of the most difficult assessments of Congyun Sect. The Illusion Realms are incredibly strong and realistic. Once you enter, you can't tell if you are in reality or an Illusion Realm; many get confused and lose their sense of self, thus getting eliminated!"
    Suddenly, numerous young men and women in the square exclaimed in surprise. Some, not very familiar with the Thousand Illusion Tower, thought this aspect of the Dao Heart Test would be easy. However, a few disciples from Congyun Sect, tasked with keeping order, heard this and delivered a merciless reality check, "Out of you twenty thousand, it would be a miracle if four thousand pass the test."
    "After all, our Congyun Sect is one of the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County and boasts a long heritage spanning over a hundred thousand years. In our glorious past, we once dominated the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, so not just anyone can join our Congyun Sect," one of the official disciples of Congyun Sect said with evident pride.
    However, upon hearing his words, all the disciples participating in the assessment on the square turned deathly pale.
    Out of twenty thousand, only four thousand may pass the test, and even that would be considered a miracle?
    Such a pass rate was dreadfully low.
    Everyone was deeply concerned.
    However, after hearing Elder Cheng's words, Qinchuan frowned and asked, "Since when has the Dao Heart assessment of Congyun Sect had such a low threshold?"
    "A firm Dao Heart is more important and rare than Root Bone Talent. For this reason, the founding patriarch of Congyun Sect placed the Dao Heart assessment after the Root Bone assessment, as the second barrier."
    "Therefore, the threshold for the Dao Heart assessment should be at least passing through the first layer and entering the second layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, barely meeting the criteria for joining the sect. Yet, Elder Cheng said that merely lingering in the first layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower for half the time it takes to burn incense is sufficient. Such a test cannot sufficiently determine the purity of a disciple's Dao Heart."
    He was all too familiar with the Thousand Illusion Tower. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It was he who had personally refined it.
    Within the Thousand Illusion Tower, he had created a total of ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Illusion Realms!
    Not only was it to check the Dao Heart, but it was also to help his followers train their own Dao Hearts, strengthen their wills, and drive away inner demons.
    Back then, the standard for passing the Dao Heart assessment was to at least break through the first layer and enter the second one!
    Although he had noticed during the first barrier of the Root Bone assessment that the standards had also been lowered.
    However, Qinchuan's emphasis on Root Bone Talent was far less significant than his strictness regarding the Dao Heart.
    Only a strong, unwavering Dao Heart is the most precious attribute of a cultivator, far more important than Root Bone Talent.
    If one's talent is not strong but the Dao Heart is firm, and the practice of cultivation persists with dedication and without forgetting one's original aspirations, there will come a day of great success!
    But if the Dao Heart is not steady, fickle, and unable to withstand setbacks, then on this arduous path of cultivation, one cannot possibly go far.
    In the end, such a person may even be inferior to someone of ordinary talent.
    Therefore, at this moment, Qinchuan could no longer restrain himself and raised the question.
    "Hmm?"
    "A low threshold?"
    "Passing through the first layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower and entering the second is considered passing the assessment?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Cheng was taken aback and then sneered at him with a glance, "Young man, I know you might indeed possess some Root Bone Talent, but your mindset is still lacking. Such arrogance and lack of down-to-earthness, even with some cultivation talent, it will be hard for you to achieve great success!"
    "You suggest that passing through the first layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower to reach the second is the standard for passing the assessment. Do you realize that in the last several thousand to nearly ten thousand years, the number of candidates who pass through the first layer to the second each year are less than a hundred?!"
    "If we were to use the standards you suggest, then from your group, perhaps only a mere few dozen would eventually pass the examination."
    "As for your arrogant and conceited nature, I expect it to be difficult for you to pass the assessment, too!"
    Qinchuan was taken aback by these words. He hadn't expected that among those taking the Congyun Sect entrance examination each year, fewer than a hundred could pass through the first layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower and step into the second.
    His eyes flickered slightly, wanting to say something, but it finally turned into a sigh, "It seems the Congyun Sect really has fallen..."
    He had already guessed why this was the case.
    In former years, Congyun Sect had been at its zenith. All prodigies of Tianyuan Nation dreamt of joining Congyun Sect.
    At that time, talents flocked to join Congyun Sect as plentiful as carps crossing a river, uncountable. Naturally, all those qualified to participate in the sect's entrance examinations were extraordinarily outstanding.
    But now, with the decline of Congyun Sect during the years of change and the rise of other sects, just in the small Shanhe County alone, another five Superior Sects have emerged, each overshadowing Congyun Sect.
    Those truly outstanding talents have been divided up among the other major sects. How many high-quality prodigies were left for Congyun Sect then?
    If they continued to recruit disciples with the same standards as before, the fresh blood of Congyun Sect would have long since been cut off.

 Chapter 71 Assault on the Thousand Illusion Tower

    "This kid really is arrogant, actually claiming that the Dao Heart assessment threshold of the Thousand Illusion Tower is too low, that one should surpass the First Layer and enter the Second Layer to truly pass the assessment..."Some disciples of the Congyun Sect couldn't help but snicker upon hearing Qinchuan's words.
    "He is just trying to attract attention, how easy could it be to surpass the First Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower? Among the group of us who took the assessment, a total of over thirty thousand participated, yet less than three thousand passed in the end. As for those who made it through the First Layer to the Second Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, there were fewer than eighty people."
    "This kid is just flexing his muscles with his mouth for now. Wait until he gets into the Thousand Illusion Tower, he'll realize how formidable it is. I bet he won't last even half a tea time in there ¨C do you believe me?"
    Said several Congyun Sect disciples mockingly.
    ...
    "Alright, the second test of the Dao Heart, the Thousand Illusion Tower assessment, officially begins now. Boy, since you claim the passing threshold of the Thousand Illusion Tower is too low, you might as well start the assessment."
    Elder Cheng looked at Qinchuan with a mocking tone.
    Hearing Elder Cheng's words, Qinchuan's gaze fell upon the Thousand Illusion Tower, looking at the tower he himself had refined years ago, he wondered about the opportunities he had left behind. After so many years, had anyone claimed those opportunities?
    And her.
    How many years has it been, how he longed to see her again.
    Even if only an illusion would suffice.
    "Hm? Boy, what's the matter? Weren't you acting all haughty just now, and now you don't dare be the first to enter the tower for the assessment?"
    Elder Cheng glanced at Qinchuan indifferently and said sarcastically upon seeing his silence.
    "Right, Qinchuan, weren't you quite capable just a moment ago, making such boastful remarks, why are you now afraid to enter the Thousand Illusion Tower for the assessment?"
    Some people on the plaza were also annoyed by Qinchuan's earlier statements and began to scoff at him in succession.
    Even Elder Yuan couldn't help frowning, he too thought that Qinchuan's silence was due to fear of the Thousand Illusion Tower's assessment.
    If Qinchuan lacked even this courage, then even if he indeed possessed an extremely superior aptitude, according to the rules of the Congyun Sect, he could not be admitted into the Sect.
    "Could it be that I was mistaken, that this person, despite his extraordinary ability, is actually a weakling with a fragile Dao Heart?"
    Elder Yuan couldn't help but sigh to himself.
    But, hearing the remarks of Elder Cheng and the people in the plaza, Qinchuan collected his thoughts, glanced around at everyone, shook his head, and smiled, "Afraid to enter the Thousand Illusion Tower?" Stay updated through empire
    "In all the lands under heaven, there isn't a place I, Qinchuan, dare not go to!"
    With that said, Qinchuan stepped forward and walked toward the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    In years past, he traveled through the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, countless Life Prohibition Zones of the Nine Heavens and Earth, even daring to enter the most mystical, terrifying, and dangerous Immortal Burial Site. His footprints from those years could be found everywhere. What place is there that he wouldn't dare to go?
    Besides, the Thousand Illusion Tower in front of him was a Secret Treasure he personally refined in the past.
    However, outsiders were unaware of his true background.
    Hearing Qinchuan's boastful words, there was a chorus of laughter.
    Elder Cheng could not help laughing as well, "In all my years of cultivating, I have never seen anyone so delusional about their own abilities, such hubris. It has been quite the eye-opener!"
    In the distance, at a pavilion, the Young Master Wu Shanhe of the Congyun Sect, with high Cultivation Level, sharp Six Senses, and acute hearing, chuckled dismissively when he heard Qinchuan's statement, "Such big talk from this kid. But he's just a country bumpkin from a remote small city, and yet he dares to be so arrogant. Liu Qingyu, was it this kid who defeated you?"
    Liu Qingyu responded, "This guy has always been wild and unruly. Back in Great Wilderness City, he didn't even take our Congyun Sect seriously, which is why I wanted to teach him a lesson at that time. I didn't expect to be defeated by him, it's truly embarrassing to speak of..."
    Wu Shanhe pursed his lips and then said with keen interest, "You said before that this person has already condensed an invincible state of mind. Someone who can consolidate such an indomitable spirit should have a strong Dao Heart. Under normal circumstances, he should be able to endure in the Thousand Illusion Tower's First Layer for half the time it takes for tea to brew without any problem, but..."
    But Liu Qingyu sneered, "However, with Elder Cheng meddling and increasing the difficulty of the illusion realm, it won't be easy for him to pass the assessment."
    A smile emerged on Wu Shanhe's face, "How long do you reckon he will last in the First Layer?"
    "If Elder Cheng makes his move right from the start, then at most three breaths, and this person will definitely be blasted out."
    ...
    Qinchuan strolled towards the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Before even entering the Thousand Illusion Tower, Qinchuan had already sensed its familiar aura.
    He stepped into the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    In an instant, as if stars had shifted in battle, the Illusion Realm around him abruptly transformed.
    Layer upon layer of illusions descended, enveloping him.
    "Illusions, huh?"
    Within the Thousand Illusion Tower, wave after wave of invisible power surged, shaping layers upon layers of Illusion Realms.
    In front of Qinchuan, the sky collapsed and the ground caved in, countless terrifying scenes emerged one after another, as if doomsday had arrived.
    These illusionary realms were all incredibly real; the shattered heaven and earth continuously trembled, making his body feel unsteady.
    "These are not the illusions I wish to see."
    "Disperse."
    Looking at the terrifying scenes before him, Qinchuan's consciousness remained clear, with not a hint of confusion.
    He shook his head, these illusions were not what he hoped to see.
    What he wanted to see was her.
    The one for whom he had traversed the Nine Heavens and the land below, barged through thousands of Prohibition Zones, and was willing to undergo nine cycles of reincarnation to forge an Immortal foundation, all to enter the Immortal Burial Site to bring her back.
    With a wave of his hand.
    All the illusions before his eyes collapsed.
    Qinchuan started walking towards the second layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    The Illusion Realm of the second layer was even more terrifying, numerous, and complex.
    But in Qinchuan's heart, not a single ripple stirred; instead, he quickened his pace towards the higher levels.
    In just the blink of an eye, Qinchuan had breached into the third layer.
    Outsiders, however, were already boiling over!
    "The Third Layer?!"
    "How is this possible? This kid actually made it to the third layer, and in such a short time?!"
    "Impossible, this must be fake, I must be dreaming..."
    The disciples of the Congyun Sect, upon seeing the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower lit up, were immediately shocked to their core.
    Hearing their exclamations, the other candidates on the square also widened their eyes, understanding what the light blossoming from the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower meant.
    It meant that Qinchuan had already reached the third layer in an incredibly short span of time!
    "He reached the third layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower in just three breaths' time? Then the Thousand Illusion Tower isn't as fearsome as the rumors suggested."
    The disciples who were also taking the assessment had never experienced the tyranny of the Illusion Realms within the Thousand Illusion Tower. Seeing Qinchuan enter the third layer so effortlessly and quickly, their eyes lit up as they felt that the Thousand Illusion Tower might not be so difficult to conquer after all.
    Elder Yuan and Elder Cheng were both rendered speechless, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    "How is this possible, this kid... I haven't even had time to increase the difficulty of the Illusion Realms in this Thousand Illusion Tower, yet he's already reached the third layer?!"
    Having snapped back to reality, Elder Cheng shivered, his eyes wide open as if he had seen a ghost!
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 Chapter 72 Collapse of the Illusion Realm

    "Clang!"In a pavilion in the distance, Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe and Liu Qingyu from the Congyun Sect both sprang to their feet, their eyes fixed on the divine light emitted by the Third Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, as the earlier traces of mockery vanished from their faces.
    "What's going on? What trick is Elder Cheng playing?"
    "Could it be he misunderstood my words and reduced the difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower's test?"
    Wu Shanhe's gaze was glued to the Third Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, his eyes suddenly dark with disapproval.
    "That's not right, Young Sect Master. Even if Elder Cheng really made a mistake and lowered the intensity of the illusions in the Tower, it couldn't have been by much, right? It shouldn't have allowed that youngster to break into the Third Layer so easily."
    Liu Qingyu also found it unbelievable, her eyes filled with shock and suspicion.
    ...
    "Elder Cheng, did you lower the intensity of the illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower?"
    Elder Yuan couldn't help but frown and asked Elder Cheng.
    "Not at all."
    Upon hearing Elder Yuan's words, Elder Cheng immediately snapped back to reality, followed by some annoyance.
    How could he possibly cheat for the sake of this youngster and lower the intensity of the illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower?
    If he were to change the strength of the illusions, it should have been to enhance them!
    But he hadn't even had the chance to increase the strength of the illusions and yet, this youth had already dashed to the Third Layer like a wisp of smoke?
    Thinking of what he had promised the Young Sect Master before, Elder Cheng's face immediately darkened, and he stealthily infused his True Qi into the token in his hand, secretly manipulating the illusions of the Thousand Illusion Tower to increase their intensity and elevate the difficulty of the test.
    "Thump!"
    However, no sooner had he done this,
    The Fourth Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower suddenly lit up as well.
    "The Fourth Layer now!"
    "That youngster actually broke through to the Fourth Layer, that's too fast, how is this possible? The Thousand Illusion Tower is famously difficult to challenge, how did he do it?"
    The disciples of the Congyun Sect all exclaimed, their faces showing utter disbelief. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Meanwhile, the other candidates on the square were all wide-eyed with excitement.
    "Fellow seniors, were you just trying to scare us by saying that the test of the Thousand Illusion Tower is extremely difficult?"
    "Is it actually quite easy to get through, isn't it?"
    Some candidates said to those Congyun Sect disciples. Find your next read at empire
    Hearing these candidates' remarks, the Congyun Sect disciples suddenly felt so frustrated they wanted to cough up blood.
    The test of the Thousand Illusion Tower was indeed notoriously difficult; none of them had managed to get past the First Layer in their own time, merely hanging on for the duration of half an incense stick.
    Who would have thought that this youngster named Qinchuan was such a monster?
    In such a short time, he had already advanced to the Fourth Layer?
    "Does this kid simply find the illusions within the Thousand Illusion Tower ineffective? Otherwise, how could he possibly have made it to the Fourth Layer in such a short time?"
    "Or could it be that there's a problem with the Tower, the illusions inside have failed, and are not functioning normally?"
    The group was completely perplexed.
    Elder Cheng also noticed that the Fourth Layer had lit up, and his face turned pale with shock.
    What's going on here?
    He had clearly just used the token in his hand to secretly communicate and activate a stronger illusion within the Tower¡ªhow could this kid have still made it to the Fourth Layer?
    "Is this kid's Dao Heart truly so firm, impervious to all distractions?"
    Elder Cheng's expression darkened as he once again increased the power of the illusions within the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    "Thump!"
    "The Fifth Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower is alight too, he's reached the Fifth Layer!"
    Someone exclaimed.
    "What?!"
    He's reached the fifth level?
    Elder Cheng, who had just increased the difficulty again, heard the exclamations around him, looked up, and was struck dumb.
    Even at normal difficulty, the Thousand Illusion Tower was terrifying.
    He had consecutively enhanced the strength of the illusions inside the tower twice, yet he couldn't stop that boy's advance?
    He took a deep breath, his eyes flickering, and then in one go, he raised the difficulty to the highest level.
    Next to him, Elder Yuan noticed Elder Cheng's action, saw the tri-colored Qinghui that emerged on the token, and his expression changed drastically as he exclaimed in shock and anger, "Elder Cheng, what are you doing?!"
    "You actually raised the Illusion Realm to the Third Rank, do you want to turn him into an idiot?!"
    Elder Yuan was outraged and hurried forward to stop him.
    The Third Rank of the Thousand Illusion Tower was equivalent to Hell Mode!
    This was the strongest mode of the tower's illusions!
    Not to mention a mere teenager; even beings who had cultivated for over a thousand years would be unable to withstand the force of the illusions at this level. At best, they would suffer severe mental damage and be forcefully teleported out of the tower; at worst, they might completely immerse their consciousness in the illusions, losing their wits and turning into an idiot!
    "Thud, thud, thud!"
    However, just as Elder Yuan was about to stop Elder Cheng, the sixth and seventh levels of the Thousand Illusion Tower also lit up one after another!
    The crowd on the plaza was in uproar.
    "What? He actually..."
    Hearing the exclamations of the people in the plaza, Elder Yuan and Elder Cheng both looked up at the Thousand Illusion Tower and saw the sixth and seventh levels light up consecutively. They both couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
    "How can this be, since when has the Thousand Illusion Tower become so easy to breach? Could there be something wrong with this tower?"
    If the Thousand Illusion Tower was functioning normally, how could Qinchuan possibly have so easily reached the seventh level?
    Meanwhile, inside the tower.
    Qinchuan had long sensed the activation of Hell Mode in the Thousand Illusion Tower, yet he couldn't help but frown slightly.
    Although he was not affected, this privilege was limited to him alone.
    After all, he had lived through nine lifetimes, countless years, with a Dao Heart steadfast and impenetrable to evil demons or illusions.
    But this run through the Thousand Illusion Tower was meant to test the Dao Heart.
    If the other candidates outside were to enter and encounter the Third Rank Hell Mode, wouldn't it endanger their lives?
    He did not stay put, and continued walking towards the eighth layer, planning to settle accounts with Elder Cheng who was in charge of the tower's assessment after coming out.
    The illusion of the eighth level still couldn't stop him.
    All the illusion techniques in the tower were ones he had personally infused into it, evolving into different illusions based on each person's psyche.
    But with his flawless Dao Heart, these phantasms struggled in vain to stir any worldly desires within him.
    As he stepped into the tenth level, horrific illusions rushed at Qinchuan, sweeping toward him like a flood of fierce beasts.
    "Immortal Burial Site..."
    As the heavens wheeled and the earth turned, the environment around him suddenly changed.
    In the blink of an eye, Qinchuan found himself in the Immortal Burial Site, the most mysterious and terrifying place among the Nine Heavens and Myriad Realms.
    That familiar scenery, the surge of terrifying qi, seemed to want to crush him to dust, yet Qinchuan's eyes remained clear. Though the illusion was incredibly powerful, incredibly real, he knew that in the end, it was just an illusion.
    In an instant, the illusion disintegrated on its own, unable to shake Qinchuan's heart.
    The Immortal Burial Site disappeared.
    Qinchuan deliberately stepped into an illusion.
    In that illusion, he saw her, and even though he knew it was just an illusion, just a reflection of the deepest obsession in his heart, he still couldn't help but weep.
    But the illusion suddenly broke apart.
    Having cultivated an impeccable Dao Heart, even when he wanted to immerse himself in an illusion, it was but a vain wish.

 Chapter 73 Consecutive Breakthroughs

    "The tenth layer!""How is this possible? How can this be possible? He actually made it to the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower?!"
    As Qinchuan effortlessly ascended to the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, the outside world erupted into a complete uproar.
    "This lad... Am I seeing things? Did he really make it to the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower?!"
    Zhuo Bufan and a few other disciples who were responsible for maintaining order in the Congyun Sect, looked at the blazing light on the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, their eyes filled with disbelief, their hearts churned with shock and awe.
    The young men and women who were taking the assessment also widened their eyes. Wasn't it said that the assessment of the Thousand Illusion Tower was incredibly challenging?
    Among the tens of thousands of people taking the assessment each year, few could last even the time it takes to brew tea on the first layer, let alone make it past the first layer to the second, which was even rarer.
    But now, how had Qinchuan made it to the tenth layer in such a short period of time?
    Zhou Rong was also stunned, feeling utterly lost.
    Elder Yuan and Elder Cheng, at this moment, were also staring unblinkingly at the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower, their eyes also filled with incredulity.
    "The tenth layer... How is this possible?!"
    Elder Yuan's mouth went agape, the shock in his heart indescribable.
    He had just personally seen Elder Cheng, discreetly using the Talisman Command of the Thousand Illusion Tower to raise the intensity of the illusion realms to the Third Layer's Hell Mode!
    In the Hell Mode of the Thousand Illusion Tower, not to mention making it past the tenth layer, ordinary people struggling to hold on for even ten breaths on the first layer could be said to have a firm mind and an exceptional Dao Heart.
    Yet at this moment, Qinchuan had actually made it to the tenth layer?!
    Was he dreaming?
    Elder Cheng's eyes twitched, "He actually made it to the tenth layer, and that too under the Third Layer Hell Mode difficulty... This is impossible. Since the founding of Congyun Sect, no one has ever made it to the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower."
    "Even those monstrous geniuses in our Sect would often enter the Thousand Illusion Tower to temper their Dao Hearts, and until now, they could barely make it to the seventh layer under the normal mode..."
    "Could it be that there's a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower? Otherwise, how could a mere sixteen-year-old possess such an incredibly formidable Dao Heart?!"
    Not far away, in a pavilion, the Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe and Liu Qingyu of the Congyun Sect were looking at the dazzling light of the Thousand Illusion Tower's tenth layer, their mouths agape, eyes wide in disbelief. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "The... tenth layer?!"
    "Young Sect Master, am I seeing things? That kid, did he really make it to the tenth layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower?!"
    Liu Qingyu shivered, unable to comprehend how Qinchuan's Dao Heart could be so terrifying.
    "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
    "Everybody knows how powerful the illusion realms inside the Thousand Illusion Tower are. Even I, when I first attempted the Thousand Illusion Tower, only barely managed to break into the second layer. There's no way he could have made it to the tenth layer!"
    "Even if it were the most basic level of difficulty in the Thousand Illusion Tower, it would still be impossible!"
    "There must be a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower. I was wondering how he managed to make it to the third layer so quickly just now; it turns out there's a problem with the tower, perhaps the illusions inside aren't functioning properly?"
    Wu Shanhe's gaze fixed upon the Thousand Illusion Tower, he couldn't believe that Qinchuan's Dao Heart was actually strong enough to pass through the tower; he thought there must be a problem with the tower.
    "Let's go and take a look. I want to see what's wrong with this Thousand Illusion Tower, and why it suddenly isn't functioning correctly."
    With a cold snort, Wu Shanhe stepped forward, taking Liu Qingyu towards the square.
    ...
    In the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Qinchuan had no knowledge of the reactions from outside, nor did he have any interest in knowing.
    At this moment, every terrifying illusion in the Tenth Layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower collapsed of its own accord.
    Even though Qinchuan wished to actively immerse himself in one of the illusions, to take another look at her, it had become a vain hope.
    After nine lifetimes of standing at the peak of the Divine Path, he had endured countless trials and had grown accustomed to many things, long since forging an impeccable Dao Heart.
    His Dao Heart, flawless, allowed no illusions, no demonic obstacle, to ensnare him. Enjoy new stories from empire
    Before his eyes, the figure of Luo Ling'er shattered.
    Even though he was well aware that it was an Illusion Realm, and everything was mere illusion, void of truth, Qinchuan couldn't help but reach out to grasp it, but ultimately, the illusion completely shattered, and Luo Ling'er's form disappeared from before his eyes, leaving only a memory in his heart.
    "Thousand Illusion Tower, Thousand Illllusion Tower, even a myriad of illusions could not immerse me for even a moment!"
    "A moment's 'bewilderment' also becomes an illusion..."
    Qinchuan sighed wistfully, then took a deep breath, suppressing the endless yearning in his heart, along with the surging emotions.
    His gaze became calm again, inscrutably deep like a cold, deep pool.
    This lifetime was his final cycle of reincarnation.
    This time, he was determined to awaken the most complete Innate Body, construct the strongest foundation for the Immortal Path, and enter the mysterious and unpredictable Immortal Burial Site. No matter how difficult, he must bring her back!
    And at that moment, within the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Suddenly, a consciousness seemed to awaken from slumber.
    A golden dragon burst through the top of the tower, stared at Qinchuan with its spirited, large eyes.
    It exuded a terrifying aura that would have unquestionably petrified any other observer to the core!
    "What's the matter, Little Gold, you don't recognize me after only a hundred thousand years?"
    Upon seeing the golden dragon, Qinchuan retrieved his focus, gently smiling at it.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the golden dragon burst with overwhelming joy: "Master, you are the master! Have you finally come back to see Little Gold?"
    The golden dragon instantly shouted excitedly, rushing over to Qinchuan, coiling around him, and affectionately rubbing its head against Qinchuan's face.
    But the pair of coral-jade-like, beautifully splendid dragon horns on its head made Qinchuan shudder with discomfort, hastily turning his head and holding down the dragon's head: "You've grown quite a bit in the hundred thousand years we haven't seen each other."
    "Master, you've been gone for so many years, Little Gold thought it would never see you again."
    Little Gold was the Artifact Spirit of the Thousand Illusion Tower, its hazy, large eyes shining with the light of intelligence and spirit.
    Though it had existed for over a hundred thousand years, it still retained a childlike simplicity, like a child who never grew up, and now looked at Qinchuan with eyes full of excitement and joy.
    Qinchuan smiled and shook his head, asking, "Little Gold, what has happened to the Congyun Sect since I left?"
    "How could Wu Yong go missing? How could the Congyun Sect have fallen to such a state?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Little Gold was somewhat confused and said, "Master, after you left, I spent a lot of time asleep inside the Thousand Illusion Tower, and I am not very aware of the outside situation. There was one time when I awoke, I noticed that Wu Yong's Qi had disappeared. I thought he temporarily left the Sect for some reason. Has he gone missing?"

 Chapter 74 Clearing the Level

    Qinchuan fell silent and frowned. Even Xiaojin didn't know why Wu Yong disappeared?Wu Yong's cultivation level had reached the Emperor Realm a long time ago, with exceptional powers that were hardly ordinary. In this Lower Realm, it seemed improbable for any accidents to occur, and his silent vanishing act was certainly bizarre and peculiar.
    Furthermore, from his previous journey to the Great Wilderness Core and learning about the fall of the demon and spirit emperors, Xiaohei and Xiaokui, he couldn't help but harbor some ominous thoughts.
    "What on earth happened during these hundred thousand years?"
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan stopped pondering further, patted Xiaojin on the head, and asked Xiaojin to send him out.
    Above the Thousand Illusion Tower, the golden light suddenly overflowed, dazzling and brilliant.
    A rainbow of gold paved the way, carrying Qinchuan down from the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    "He's coming out!"
    "He actually made it to the tenth floor of the Thousand Illusion Tower! A gold rainbow path¡­ To my knowledge, has anyone from the Congyun Sect ever achieved this since its establishment?!"
    "And¡­ it was the tenth floor of the Thousand Illusion Tower at the Third Layer, Hell Mode level!"
    Elder Yuan trembled with excitement, his fingernails digging into his flesh, yet he seemed oblivious to the pain, because the scene before him was too shocking, breaking the ancient records of the Congyun Sect, and even could be said to have created a miracle. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "What the heck? Is this the trial of the Congyun Sect's Thousand Illusion Tower? It doesn't seem to be as difficult as the legends say."
    "Brother disciples, were you trying to scare us by saying the Thousand Illusion Tower is extremely difficult?"
    Many of the candidates bubbled with excitement at this scene, facing those sect disciples maintaining order with skeptical and disdainful expressions.
    Earlier, these Congyun Sect disciples had described the Thousand Illusion Tower as if it were hell itself, terrifying to an extreme, with great difficulty in the examination, and had even said that it would be quite an achievement if two or three thousand out of the twenty thousand candidates passed the examination.
    But now, Qinchuan effortlessly cleared the tenth floor of the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    This gave the candidates an illusion, making them think the Thousand Illusion Tower wasn't as challenging as the rumors suggested.
    Since Qinchuan managed to easily pass the tenth floor, then even at their worst, they could at least make it through five or six floors, right?
    Not to mention, the threshold for passing the exam in the Thousand Illusion Tower was merely to withstand more than ten breaths of time on the first floor.
    "Damn it! What's going on? I clearly activated the Thousand Illusion Tower's difficulty coefficient to the maximum Hell Mode. With such difficulty, even I am not likely to pass, yet he actually cleared the tenth floor in such a short time?"
    "Could it be that there's something wrong with the illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower, and they have lost their effect over the years?"
    Watching Qinchuan descend on the golden rainbow, the center of everyone's attention, the elder in charge of the second round of the Dao Heart examination, Elder Cheng, also had a face full of disbelief, then his gaze flickered, suspecting there might be a problem with the illusions inside the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Because he knew well the terror of the Thousand Illusion Tower, even the normal difficulty was incredibly terrifying, let alone the strongest Hell Mode difficulty?
    Even if he were to enter, he wouldn't be able to withstand the Hell Level, so how could Qinchuan, a teen just over a decade old?
    Just then, Wu Shanhe arrived at the plaza with Liu Qingyu and, upon seeing the changes in the Thousand Illusion Tower, snorted and said, "No one has ever reached the tenth floor of the Thousand Illusion Tower. How could a mere youth with a cultivation level at the Fourth Layer Peak of the Condensed Truth Realm pass the tenth floor of our Congyun Sect's Thousand Illusion Tower?"
    "Elder Cheng, you're responsible for this second round of the Dao Heart examination. Didn't you check the Thousand Illusion Tower before the examination?"
    Wu Shanhe glanced at Elder Cheng as he spoke.
    "It's the Young Sect Master!"
    "The Young Sect Master is right, there must be a malfunction with the Thousand Illusion Tower. Otherwise, how could that boy have passed the Thousand Illusion Tower so easily and calmly?"
    ```
    "So that's how it is, I was wondering when the Thousand Illusion Tower became so easy to overcome..."
    The Congyun Sect disciples who were maintaining order in the square, upon seeing Wu Shanhe coming to the square, were initially slightly taken aback, not expecting the Young Sect Master to come here.
    Then, after hearing Wu Shanhe's words, everyone tended to agree, feeling that Qinchuan being able to pass through the Thousand Illusion Tower so effortlessly must mean there was a problem with the tower, otherwise it would be impossible to clear it.
    After all, they had all undergone the Thousand Illusion Tower assessment themselves and knew full well how difficult it was.
    Not just them, even Elder Yuan, who had been so excited just moments ago, calmed down suddenly and furrowed his brows.
    He knew that Elder Cheng had adjusted the difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower to Hell Level.
    With such difficulty, it was simply impossible for anyone to make it through, and even he couldn't do it, yet Qinchuan had passed, which was indeed bewildering and overly suspicious.
    Even if Qinchuan had exceptionally superior talents, he still should not have been able to accomplish this feat.
    "Could it really be that there's a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower?" Elder Yuan couldn't help but think.
    "A problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower?"
    Hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Qinchuan frowned slightly and cast a sidelong glance at Wu Shanhe, "Whether there's a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower or not, you're more than welcome to go in and check for yourself."
    Then, his gaze fell on Elder Cheng, eyes growing colder. When he had fought his way to the fifth floor of the Thousand Illusion Tower, he had clearly felt someone covertly increasing its difficulty, elevating it to Hell Level.
    If it had been anyone else in the tower at the Hell Level on the fifth floor, they would probably have been instantly crushed by the terrifying illusions and had their spirit utterly destroyed! Stay updated via empire
    By setting the difficulty to the third stage of Hell Mode, they were aiming for his life!
    To act against a candidate in such a manner, especially as a sect elder and an assessment elder for the second round, was indicative of a parasite within the sect!
    The Congyun Sect was founded by his follower, Wu Yong, in years past.
    Therefore, the Congyun Sect was naturally also one of his subsidiary organizations, a sharp sword under his command.
    And now, this sword had been gnawed on by parasites, becoming rotten, how could he not be furious?
    As a high-ranking individual, the thing he could least tolerate was such parasites!
    For this reason, Elder Cheng was already on his list of those in the sect who needed to be dealt with!
    Under Qinchuan's glaring stare, Elder Cheng couldn't help but feel alarmed and inexplicably uneasy.
    And upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Shanhe's gaze turned sharp, shooting a cold look at Qinchuan, "What did you say?"
    "A creature as insignificant as an ant dares to be disrespectful to this Young Sect Master!"
    Then, he laughed scornfully, "Boy, don't tell me you actually think my Congyun Sect's Thousand Illusion Tower is that easy to get through?"
    "Hmph, if not for a malfunction in the tower this time, resulting in the illusions being ineffective due to age, how could a mere ant like you pass through the Thousand Illusion Tower of my Congyun Sect? Even the first layer, you'd have no chance to overcome!"
    "Hahahaha, this kid actually believes he can get through the Thousand Illusion Tower, it's hilarious," laughed Liu Qingyu exaggeratedly beside Wu Shanhe, her eyes filled with mockery.
    Wu Shanhe too scoffed coldly, turning to Liu Qingyu, "Liu Qingyu, go and inspect the Thousand Illusion Tower, find out what's wrong with it, so this kid can give up any hope that he's truly passed through my Congyun Sect's Thousand Illusion Tower and succeeded in the Dao Heart assessment!"
    ```

 Chapter 75 Under Questioning

    Upon hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Liu Qingyu hurriedly cupped his hands in salute and responded, "The Young Sect Master speaks the truth. I shall enter to investigate, so that this brat will understand that his getting through the Thousand Illusion Tower is merely due to a problem with the tower itself. Otherwise, if the Thousand Illusion Tower were truly so easy to get through, why would there still be so many from our Congyun Sect each year who are forced to turn back by the Dao Heart assessment of the second stage?"With a cold sneer, Liu Qingyu glanced at Qinchuan and disdainfully said, "Qinchuan, open your eyes wide and watch. This malfunctioning Thousand Illusion Tower is not something only you could have passed through. Don't even think that you really got through the Thousand Illusion Tower!"
    Having said this, Liu Qingyu strode towards the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Qinchuan shook his head at these words.
    Problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower?
    The Thousand Illusion Tower, which he had personally refined years ago, was a Supreme Treasure; how could it be prone to illusory failures?
    "I advise you not to go in. The Thousand Illusion Tower as it is today is not something you can conquer."
    Qinchuan calmly offered a word of warning, casting a glance at Elder Cheng, then chose to remain silent, deeming it beneath him to further engage.
    Today's Thousand Illusion Tower is operating at a Third Rank difficulty¡ªthe illusions inside are Hell Level difficulty!
    For the average person, even the first layer's illusions would be insufferable.
    If Liu Qingyu really did enter, it wouldn't be much different from seeking his own demise.
    "Hahaha, are you feeling guilty now?"
    However, upon hearing Qinchuan's advice, Liu Qingyu burst into laughter, turning his head to sneer at Qinchuan, "Because of this, I must go in and see for myself."
    "Idiot."
    Seeing his reaction, Qinchuan gave him a glance, took Qin Xiaoyu's hand, and couldn't be bothered to pay any more attention to him.
    The others around, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, also thought he was expressing guilt, hence his comments.
    Even Elder Yuan, who was quite optimistic about Qinchuan, after calming down, thought the same.
    He believed that unless there was a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower, there was no way Qinchuan could have possibly cleared it.
    Moreover, he had clearly noticed earlier that Elder Cheng had secretly adjusted the difficulty of the tower to the Hell Level of the Third Rank!
    This level of difficulty, throughout the entire history of the Congyun Sect, had never been surpassed by anyone, not even the first layer.
    Let alone clearing the tenth layer of the Hell Level difficulty.
    If Elder Yuan, who held Qinchuan in high regard, thought this way, what about the others?
    "Elder Cheng, this second round of Dao Heart examination you're responsible for has resulted in such a large oversight, failing to detect the problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower in time. Let this not happen again," Wu Shanhe approached Elder Cheng and said, evidently having concluded that there was a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Elder Cheng also hurriedly responded, "The Young Sect Master's reprimand is right. This was indeed due to my negligence. I assure you, it will not happen again."
    However, at that moment...
    A shrill scream suddenly erupted from the Thousand Illusion Tower in front of everyone.
    "Ah..."
    "Don't come over¡­ Don't kill me!"
    The voice was unmistakably Liu Qingyu's!
    He had just entered the first layer of the Thousand Illusion Tower and was immediately enveloped and overwhelmed by the illusions of the Hell Level Third Rank mode, eroding his mind and spirit, losing himself in the illusions, and letting out terrified, frenzied screams.
    That piercing scream made everyone's hair stand on end and their scalps tingle.
    The next moment, a figure was hurled out of the Thousand Illusion Tower by a divine light.
    The crowd focused their eyes, and who else could it be if not Liu Qingyu?
    At this moment, Liu Qingyu's face was deathly pale, his eyes tightly shut, his body convulsed continuously, and he flailed about wildly, spouting nonsense from his mouth.
    Wu Shanhe was dumbfounded.
    Elders Yuan and Cheng were also dumbfounded.
    Everyone else present was dumbfounded as well. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    What's going on?
    Hadn't there been a problem with the Thousand Illusion Tower?
    As Liu Qingyu entered the Thousand Illusion Tower to investigate, how could it be that he had just stepped inside and in less than a few breaths, he was tormented to this extent?
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    "How could Brother Liu Qingyu be thrown out by the Thousand Illusion Tower?!"
    The crowd wore faces of shock, uttering incomprehensible exclamations.
    Wu Shanhe's face darkened. He coldly watched Liu Qingyu, who was thrashing before him and babbling nonsense, and kicked him awake, demanding, "Trash, what happened inside the Thousand Illusion Tower?"
    Liu Qingyu, jolted awake by Wu Shanhe's kick, suddenly opened his eyes, pupils contracting, filled with terror, his face ghostly pale, his mind severely damaged.
    Hearing Wu Shanhe's stern question, Liu Qingyu, still terrified, said in horror, "Young... Young Sect Master, the illusions inside the Thousand Illusion Tower are stronger than before! I had just entered when I was bewildered by the illusions inside, losing my mind. Had the tower's teleportation power not activated at the last moment to throw me out, I would have either ended up with my spirit scattered and soul shattered or permanently lost my senses..."
    "What?!"
    "The illusions inside the Thousand Illusion Tower have not only not failed but have become even more terrifying?!"
    Upon hearing Liu Qingyu's terrified scream, Wu Shanhe's eyes widened suddenly, his face in disbelief.
    "No... No mistake, Young Sect Master. The illusions inside the Thousand Illusion Tower are more than ten times stronger than before. I have never experienced such realistic and terrifying illusions... It's too terrible, too terrible..."
    Until now, Liu Qingyu's lips still trembled, nearly having his soul scared away completely.
    Elders Yuan and Cheng, as well as the other Congyun Sect disciples who were maintaining order, were also gaping in disbelief.
    The illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower, instead of being ineffective, had become more than ten times stronger than before?!
    If so, then how had Qinchuan managed to clear the Thousand Illusion Tower?!
    If the first layer was so terrifying, they dared not even imagine how horrifying the illusions in the higher layers of the tower must be!
    As for the other candidates, they were simply bewildered.
    They had never challenged the Thousand Illusion Tower and had no idea how difficult the illusions within could be to overcome; they only knew of it by hearsay.
    But now, the contrast between Qinchuan and Liu Qingyu had thrown them into disarray.
    Earlier, Qinchuan had passed through the ten floors of the Thousand Illusion Tower with ease.
    And now, Liu Qingyu, a formal disciple of the Congyun Sect, had not even made it past the first layer, having almost immediately become lost within it, nearly having his spirit shattered and soul dispersed!
    So, was the assessment of the Thousand Illusion Tower easy, or was it impossibly difficult?
    Immediately,
    the gaze of everyone present inevitably fell upon Qinchuan.
    At this moment, everyone couldn't help but entertain a thought in their hearts.
    If the illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower were so terrifying, exceeding the past by more than tenfold, how then did this young man manage to calmly clear all the floors of the Thousand Illusion Tower?!
    And Qinchuan, feeling once again the feeling of being the center of attention, couldn't help feeling a bit helpless. He glanced at Liu Qingyu, who had almost been scared out of his wits by the illusions in the Thousand Illusion Tower, and shook his head, "I had already advised you earlier, telling you not to go in. This Thousand Illusion Tower is not something you can challenge, yet you insisted on courting death."
    "But you were lucky to be thrown out by the Thousand Illusion Tower in time, otherwise, you would already be dead and soulless!"
    As he said this, Qinchuan couldn't help but turn his head to look at Elder Cheng and spoke in a ghostly voice, "After all, this is the Hell Level of the Thousand Illusion Tower, isn't it, Elder Cheng?"

 Chapter 76 Hell Level Difficulty!

    Chapter Seventy-SixUpon hearing these words, Elder Cheng's face suddenly underwent a drastic change. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    How could Qinchuan possibly know that he had set the difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower to Hell Level?
    And yet, he had actually cleared the Hell Level difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower!
    "Impossible, this is impossible; not to mention Hell Level difficulty, it is impossible for anyone to clear even the normal difficulty!"
    Elder Cheng took a deep breath. He did not respond to Qinchuan's words and instead continued to harbor skepticism towards the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    Because it was simply too unbelievable, beyond what anyone could accept as real.
    Even with the normal difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower, very few could make it to the second layer, let alone clear the tenth layer on Hell Level difficulty.
    This was an unprecedented event in the entire Congyun Sect!
    "I must go and check it personally!"
    Elder Cheng could not believe that Qinchuan had truly cleared the Hell Level difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower. Even though Liu Qingyu had already checked, he still had his doubts and was determined to inspect it for himself.
    The crowd surrounding them was also astonished, their gazes falling on Elder Cheng.
    Elder Cheng hurried into the Thousand Illusion Tower.
    But soon, Elder Cheng's terrified screams emanated from inside the tower. Shortly after, he fled out of the tower as if escaping for his life, his complexion ashen.
    He held the Talisman Command of the Thousand Illusion Tower in his hand. It was thanks to this talisman that he was able to escape from the tower; otherwise, his fate would not have been much different from Liu Qingyu's.
    Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe was also reluctant to believe that Qinchuan could clear the Hell Level difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower, but now, seeing Elder Cheng escape in such a miserable state, his heart sank, "Elder Cheng, what happened?"
    Elder Cheng's expression changed. Though he was reluctant to admit it, he still took a deep breath and said, "The Thousand Illusion Tower indeed has no problems..."
    "What?! The Thousand Illusion Tower really has no issue?!"
    "Does this mean that kid actually cleared the Thousand Illusion Tower?"
    Upon hearing Elder Cheng's words, Elder Yuan involuntarily inhaled sharply, not expecting Qinchuan's Dao Heart to be so terrifyingly strong!
    At the same time, he was excited because he was well aware of how strong Qinchuan's cultivation talent was!
    Such immense cultivation potential coupled with such a strong Dao Heart, this peerless genius, if nothing unexpected happened, his future achievements would be limitless!
    The rest of the crowd, meanwhile, immediately erupted into an uproar, and everyone looked at Qinchuan with eyes filled with amazement.
    In an instant, Qinchuan once again became the center of attention, the focal point of the entire venue.
    Watching Elder Cheng's disheveled escape from the Thousand Illusion Tower, Qinchuan's lips curled slightly, and he said to Elder Cheng in a faint voice, "Elder Cheng, now that it has been proven that there's nothing wrong with the Thousand Illusion Tower, should I be considered as having passed the examination?"
    Elder Cheng's expression shifted as his gaze turned to Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe.
    "Passed the examination?" Wu Shanhe's gaze flickered, then his eyes narrowed, and he snorted coldly, "Hmph, although you have passed the examination, joining the Congyun Sect is but a foolish wishful thinking!"
    As soon as these words came out, all those around Wu Shanhe cast surprised looks at him.
    "Hm? What do you mean by that?"
    Qinchuan did not raise a single eyebrow, looking towards Wu Shanhe.
    "Hmph, what do I mean?"
    Wu Shanhe sneered, staring at Qinchuan and said, "I have heard that you previously used martial skills belonging to our Congyun Sect. You are not our disciple of the Congyun Sect; how could you know our martial skills?"
    "I am now seriously suspecting your identity, wondering if you are a spy sent by another sect to infiltrate our Congyun Sect!"
    Hearing this, Elder Yuan, who had had high hopes for Qinchuan, couldn't help but have his expression change. At this point, how could he not realize that the Young Sect Master was clearly targeting Qinchuan?
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    Have you ever seen such a high-profile spy?
    Openly using Congyun Sect's martial skills during another sect's entrance exam?
    And performing so brilliantly in every single part of the assessment?
    Which sect would willingly send such a demonic genius as a spy to another sect?
    They would treasure him instead!
    Elder Yuan frowned and said, "Young Sect Master, could this be a misunderstanding¡­"
    "Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, I, the Young Sect Master, will investigate thoroughly! Come, this person has stolen our Congyun Sect's martial skills, seize him immediately!"
    Wu Shanhe snorted coldly, he was merely looking for an excuse to take down Qinchuan, as for whether Qinchuan was a spy or not, what did it matter?
    The saying goes that when one wishes to condemn someone, one will always find an excuse.
    "Hahahaha¡­ such grandeur from the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect!"
    However, at this moment, Qinchuan couldn't help but burst into loud laughter.
    In the territory of the Congyun Sect, under the deliberate targeting of the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, and amidst the tension of the surrounding Congyun Sect disciples with swords drawn and bows bent, who else but he could laugh like this?
    "Hm? You dare to laugh wildly at the brink of death, truly ignorant of life and death!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's laughter, Wu Shanhe's eyes narrowed instantly, and a cold light burst forth, feeling his authority challenged.
    Yet, Qinchun also reined in his laughter at this moment, his gaze upon Wu Shanhe slowly turning indifferent as he said in a low voice, "How many years has it been? Even Wu Yong in the past had to behave respectfully in my presence."
    "Your surname is Wu? And you are the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, so you must be descendant of Wu Yong, I presume? Even your ancestor had to kneel and speak before me. What are you, that you dare to judge my guilt?!"
    Originally, Qinchuan's status made him unconcerned with the likes of Wu Shanhe.
    Even the targeting from before didn't bother him.
    But the other party was jumping around like a clown in front of him, provoking him until he couldn't help but feel some anger.
    "How audacious!"
    "You dare to insult the Ancestral Master of our Congyun Sect, to insult my ancestors!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Shanhe's gaze turned icy at once.
    Wu Yong, the founding patriarch of the Congyun Sect, a powerhouse at the peak of the Imperial Dao!
    He was the faith of everyone in the Congyun Sect!
    Wu Shanhe revered him just as much, as he was the belief in his heart, not to be disgraced by anyone!
    Not just him, even the others present changed their expressions dramatically.
    Even Elder Yuan, who favored Qinchuan somewhat, couldn't help but adopt a changing expression, not expecting Qinchuan to dare utter such blasphemous words, claiming that Wu Yong had to kneel before him!
    This made Elder Yuan, who had thought to speak in Qinchuan's defense, dare not speak rashly now.
    Because the Ancestral Master must not be insulted!
    Qinchuan had disrespected their founding patriarch and spoken irreverently. As an elder of the Congyun Sect, how could he defend Qinchuan now?
    If he did so and the higher-ups of the sect were alerted, even he might be accused of disrespecting the Ancestor and Founder!
    By Wu Shanhe's side, Liu Qingyu had gradually recovered from her prior state and, hearing Qinchuan's words, was equally shocked that Qinchuan dared to say something so arrogant.
    "What an ignorant fool, to dare utter such blasphemous words within the Congyun Sect. Today, this man is undoubtedly doomed!"
    A cold smile surfaced in the depths of Liu Qingyu's eyes.
    As a disciple of the Congyun Sect, she naturally knew the exalted status of the founding patriarch within the sect, who no one could defile or disrespect.
    Wu Shanhe's eyes were icy: "Congyun Sect disciples, where are you? Arrest this man at once! If he dares to resist, kill him on the spot!"
    Liu Qingyu immediately stepped forward with a cold sneer and said, "Hmph, Qinchuan, it's bad enough you stole our Congyun Sect's martial skills, but now you also dare to insult our Ancestral Master, a crime punishable by death! If you surrender now, perhaps you can be spared heavy punishment."
    As she spoke, she moved forward to grasp Qinchuan, intending to seize him roughly.
    She had clashed with Qinchuan before and knew that although his cultivation level wasn't high, he was powerful.
    But at this moment, she was not afraid of Qinchuan.
    With the Young Sect Master and elders watching, would Qinchuan, a mere mortal child, dare to resist?

 Chapter 77 Swords Drawn and Bows Bent

    Chapter Seventy-Seven"Who do you think you are to demand I confess and submit to punishment? Do you dare wait for your fate to be dealt with?"
    Watching Liu Qingyu reach out to grab him, Qinchuan's eyes flashed with a cold light as he raised his hand and slapped across: "Scram!"
    "Smack!"
    "Ahh..."
    Accompanied by a crisp slap, Liu Qingyu was immediately sent flying sideways, subsequently landing heavily on the ground.
    Liu Qingyu, clutching his swollen face, got up from the ground, first in a daze, then his face filled with disbelief: "You dare to hit me?"
    He could never have imagined that with the Young Sect Master and elders nearby, Qinchuan would dare to resist and strike out at him!
    The others around were also stunned, equally not expecting Qinchuan to dare to resist under such circumstances. Was he not afraid of being executed on the spot by the powerhouses of the Congyun Sect?!
    Wu Shanhe had not expected Qinchuan to dare to resist, nor had he expected Liu Qingyu to be so vulnerable, getting slapped and sent flying back by a single strike. He instantly flew into a rage and kicked Liu Qingyu away: "Useless thing, you can't even handle an ant in the Condensed Truth Realm, get lost!"
    Then his gaze fell on Qinchuan, and his eyes were frosty: "Ignorant fool, you dare to be presumptuous before the Young Sect Master with your mere Condensed Truth Realm cultivation. You're seeking death!"
    As his words fell, his figure suddenly moved, taking personal action and striking towards Qinchuan with a palm.
    "The Young Sect Master must not!"
    Elder Yuan, seeing the Young Sect Master personally take action, immediately turned pale and could not care that Qinchuan had previously been disrespectful to the founding master of their Congyun Sect. He shouted in alarm, and at the same time, his figure shimmered, trying to stop Wu Shanhe.
    However, as soon as he moved, Elder Cheng beside him let out a cold snort, displayed his movement technique, and immediately blocked Elder Yuan: "Humph, Elder Yuan, this boy not only stealthily learned our Congyun Sect's martial skills, but also disrespected our founding master. You still want to protect him? Step back, do not make mistakes!"
    "You..."
    Seeing Elder Cheng suppressing him with the founding master, Elder Yuan immediately changed expressions, saying angrily: "This young man has extraordinary talent and root bone. If we can't recruit him into our Congyun Sect, it will be our loss!"
    "Extraordinary talent? Humph, if his talent were truly that monstrous, why didn't he go to the Taixuan Sect instead of joining our Congyun Sect?"
    "Moreover, no matter how high his talent is, does high talent allow him to disrespect the founding master? Elder Yuan, is that what you mean?"
    Elder Cheng said indifferently.
    He didn't believe Qinchuan's talent was that high. If he truly had such high caliber talent, why didn't he join stronger sects within Shanhe County like the Taixuan Sect or the other major sects, but came to the declining Congyun Sect?
    Over the years, which of the true top talents were willing to give up joining strong and dominant sects like Taixuan Sect and choose to join their Congyun Sect instead?
    As for the strength of Qinchuan's Dao Heart showcased this time, it was indeed firm enough to move and shock him, but without powerful talent, just having a firm Dao Heart merely presented the possibility of becoming a great success eventually, not a certainty of growth.
    Furthermore, now it was the Young Sect Master dealing with Qinchuan; he was the Young Sect Master's man, and naturally, he had to stand on the side of the Young Sect Master at this moment.
    "You!"
    Hearing Elder Cheng's words, Elder Yuan was immediately infuriated. His expressions shifted rapidly. Not wanting to get into a stalemate with Elder Cheng, he immediately went up the mountain to seek the Sect Master's aid!
    Because his strength was similar to Elder Cheng's, with Elder Cheng blocking him, he had no chance whatsoever of stopping the Young Sect Master from dealing with Qinchuan.
    Elder Cheng watched Elder Yuan ride the rainbow away, his brows furrowed, but he did not stop him. By the time the latter would return, the fate of this place would be decided.
    He turned to look at Wu Shanhe, feeling the cultivation aura of the early stage of the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm emanating from Wu Shanhe, and immediately a smile spread across his face. Stroking his beard, he nodded in praise and said, "As expected of the Young Sect Master, to have already cultivated to the early stage of the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, and even the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, you have also cultivated it to the Great Achievement Realm!"
    At this moment, the martial skill that Wu Shanhe was displaying turned out to be the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm as well, but the momentum was much stronger than that of Zhuo Bufan's demonstration earlier.
    His own cultivation level was a whole realm higher than Zhuo Bufan's. Combined with his own extraordinary comprehension, his mastery over the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm was more profound than Zhuo Bufan's, making the power he displayed naturally stronger.
    Glancing at Qinchuan, Elder Cheng shook his head. In his opinion, with Qinchuan's mere peak Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, there was no way he could withstand Wu Shanhe's palm strike. If he forcibly resisted, he would undoubtedly die!
    However, facing Wu Shanhe's palm, there was not a hint of panic or fear in Qinchuan's eyes.
    "Get lost!"
    He protected Qin Xiaoyu behind him and then flipped his hand with a palm strike thundering towards Wu Shanhe's palm.
    It turned out to be the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm as well!
    Only, in Qinchuan's palm, there was an air of invincibility!
    His execution was even more composed and nimble than Wu Shanhe's, and the integration of the invincible spirit made this palm truly possess an unstoppable force sweeping across the eight desolates and six harmonies!
    "Snap!"
    The palm imprints of the two clashed in an instant, and the two gushes of True Qi exploded instantly, making a booming sound.
    The next instant.
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    A figure suddenly retreated backward, his feet plowing two trenches in the ground, retreating a good twenty to thirty feet before finally stabilizing his figure!
    And this figure, who was shockingly repulsed, was not the expected Qinchuan but Wu Shanhe!
    "What?!"
    Elder Cheng, who was just stroking his beard, was so startled that he plucked a bunch of whiskers from his chin. Then, wincing in pain, he inhaled sharply, swiftly rubbing his chin. However, his gaze stayed fixed on Wu Shanhe, who had been sent reeling by Qinchuan's palm, then shifted to Qinchuan, who stood tall and unshakable like an old pine tree, his eyes full of incredulity.
    Just moments ago, he had been silently admiring Wu Shanhe's outstanding talent and strength, and was of the opinion that Qinchuan simply could not withstand Wu Shanhe's palm. A forceful defense would only mean certain death.
    But the next moment, not only did Qinchuan block Wu Shanhe's palm head-on, he even forced Wu Shanhe back! S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The exact opposite of his assumption!
    It was not just him, others around him including Liu Qingyu, Zhou Song, other Congyun Sect disciples, and the candidates were all surprised that the one being repulsed turned out to be Wu Shanhe.
    Even Wu Shanhe himself was staring wide-eyed at this moment, full of disbelief.
    "Impossible. Although I didn't use my full strength in that palm, it's not something a mere ant at the peak Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm can withstand. How can your strength be so strong?!"
    Wu Shanhe stabilized his figure and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "And you have even grasped the invincible spirit?!"
    Qinchuan, however, just raised an eyebrow in response, "The Congyun Sect's Young Sect Master only has this much skill? True Qi of such poor quality and a foundation so flimsy¡ª if Wu Yong knew he had a successor like you, his fiery temperament would likely cause him to press down the lid of his coffin with such force that it wouldn't hold him!"

 Chapter 78 Condensed Truth Fifth Layer

    "What did you say?!"Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Shanhe immediately flew into a rage, his gaze turning cold, "Hmph, I'll admit I did underestimate you earlier, I didn't expect you to have grasped an invincible level of understanding, and with merely the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm's fourth layer of cultivation, you actually possess such formidable strength."
    "However, next, I won't take you lightly anymore. Even if you have grasped an invincible level of understanding, the huge gap in cultivation level between you and me is not something that can be easily bridged!"
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    Subsequently, Wu Shanhe let out a thunderous shout, his powerful True Qi converging in his palm. With the deployment of his martial skill, it burst forth in an instant, the aura of a Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm bearing down oppressively. The potent palm imprint ferociously crushed towards Qinchuan, its might clearly much stronger than before, causing everyone around to shudder in horror.
    "Such a robust force of True Qi, so this is the true strength of the Young Sect Master!"
    "But it's just the early stage of the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, to possess such robust True Qi, truly worthy of being the Young Sect Master. That kid really managed to completely infuriate the Young Sect Master, he truly has a death wish!"
    Elder Cheng was immediately startled. He hadn't expected that this was Wu Shanhe's true strength. Just at the early stage of the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, and yet he possessed such a robust force of True Qi.
    However, Qinchuan merely shook his head, feeling that the quality of Wu Shanhe's True Qi was really too weak.
    Immediately after, upon hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Qinchuan's mouth curled into a sneer, "Who said I only have the peak cultivation of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?"
    "Hmm?"
    At Qinchuan's words, Wu Shanhe was momentarily stunned, and even his offensive momentum involuntarily paused.
    Elder Cheng, along with the disciples maintaining order at the examination site, as well as the candidates, were all similarly astonished.
    The next moment, everyone's pupils involuntarily constricted, and their mouths gaped wide enough to fit an egg, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    Because, following the fall of Qinchuan's voice.
    "Crack!"
    A crisp sound suddenly emerged from within Qinchuan's body.
    As if some shackles were being broken.
    As if some chains were burst open!
    Subsequently.
    "Whoosh whoosh¡­"
    The spiritual energy of the world around suddenly began surging wildly, pouring into Qinchuan, causing his aura to skyrocket rapidly.
    Many were astounded, and before they could recover from their shock, Qinchuan burst forth with the aura of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    In just an instant, right before all of their eyes, he broke through the barrier from the peak of the Fourth Layer to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, advancing to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    This scene made everyone present involuntarily twitch, their hearts filled with disbelief. Since when was breaking through cultivation realms this easy?
    "What the hell?! The Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?!"
    "Am¡­ am I dreaming?! He¡­ he just broke through to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm that easily?!"
    Everyone around was shocked beyond belief, no one expected Qinchuan to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm so effortlessly.
    Wasn't this guy supposed to prepare when assaulting a cultivation realm?
    When they aimed to enhance their cultivation level and assault the next realm, they always made thorough preparations. At the very least, they would find a quiet environment and meditate for a few days to adjust their state, not to mention prepare some high-level cultivation resources for breakthrough needs, right?!
    Yet at this moment, in the midst of his exchange with Wu Shanhe, Qinchuan had broken through to the Fifth Layer of Condensed Truth Realm right before all of their eyes, and even seemed to do so as if he had no other choice but to advance.
    This left everyone at the site feeling completely bewildered and their understanding of norms completely overturned!
    Since when had breaking through cultivation levels become so simple?!
    "???"
    Wu Shanhe was also stunned.
    What on earth was happening?
    The man before him had actually made a breakthrough at this moment?
    "His cultivation level is still rising!"
    Just as everyone was shocked beyond measure, suddenly someone couldn't help but let out an exclamation of astonishment!
    Because they discovered that the spiritual energy from all around was still surging continuously, and the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth was flowing into Qinchuan's body like a tide, unabated.
    After his cultivation aura completely stabilized in the early stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, it continued to rise, breaking through to the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm where it finally settled!
    This left many people speechless.
    Without any preparation, this man had managed to smoothly break through to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm without even meditating, and unexpectedly, he directly surpassed the early stage, stabilizing his cultivation in the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer!
    "This guy..."
    Wu Shanhe, Zhou Rong, Liu Qingyu, and even Elder Cheng, at this moment couldn't help but open their mouths wide, incredulous.
    Little did they know.
    Previously, in the Great Wilderness, Qinchuan's cultivation had already broken through to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    At that time, he could have challenged the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    But to consolidate his realm, he had deliberately suppressed his breakthrough, continuing to accumulate cultivation.
    Over this period, although his realm had not broken through, his True Qi cultivation was refining every day; by now, he could hardly suppress it anymore.
    And just now, the clash with Wu Shanhe caused the True Qi within him, which he had been strenuously suppressing, to suddenly erupt, making it impossible to contain any longer and forcing him to choose to break through. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    What he didn't expect was that this breakthrough would directly take him past the early stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, stabilizing him in the intermediate stage.
    "Could it be that I've been suppressing it too severely, causing a 'rebound'?"
    A thought flashed through Qinchuan's mind, and soon a smile appeared on his face, "It seems I might have discovered a little trick for breaking through cultivation levels..."
    Having lived for over a million years, through nine cycles of reincarnation, he had come to understand far too much, especially in matters of cultivation, where he had summed up many experiences and techniques.
    Nine cycles of rebirth, starting anew time after time, from basic cultivation to the peak of the Divine Path, he was all too familiar with every realm.
    Every realm's cultivation techniques, every breakthrough method, he had at his fingertips.
    However, regarding the suppression of cultivation leading to a subsequent rebound, that was something he had not discovered before.
    Now, it seemed to be a new finding that perhaps warranted further exploration.
    "Hmph, even if you've broken through to the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, what of it? The gap between our cultivation levels is still insurmountable!"
    Snapping back to attention, Wu Shanhe immediately shouted and charged forward, unleashing the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm towards Qinchuan with ruthless force.
    "Cultivation is but one standard measure of strength, who told you that the cultivation realm is the only standard?"
    Seeing Wu Shanhe attack, Qinchuan nonchalantly raised his head and glanced at him, "Very well, since you are Wu Yong's descendant, I shall discipline you on his behalf!"
    As soon as these words were spoken, everyone only saw Qinchuan raise his hand.
    "Slap!"
    "Ah..."
    The next moment, Wu Shanhe immediately let out a scream as he was slapped away by Qinchuan.
    All around were speechless, stunned into silence.

 Chapter 79 Killing the Elder

    "Bang!"Wu Shanhe's body suddenly slammed heavily onto the ground.
    All around, there was a deathly silence, everyone was dumbstruck, with faces of disbelief.
    No one had expected that the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, with his Meridian Opening Realm Third Layer cultivation, would be sent flying by Qinchuan with a slap!
    Nor had they anticipated that Qinchuan would be so audacious as to lay a hand on the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect!
    Liu Qingyu was stunned, shivering as he watched Qinchuan, How could this guy dare to strike Wu Shanhe?!
    Was he not afraid of death?!
    This was, after all, the Congyun Sect!
    At the same time, he felt a chill in his heart, How could this guy be so strong?!
    Even the Young Sect Master couldn't match him!
    "Impossible, this can't be true, I must be dreaming, he just advanced to the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, how could he possibly be a match for the Young Sect Master?"
    Zhou Rong's face was also filled with incredulity.
    Previously, she had thought, even if Qinchuan had some talent, he couldn't possibly compare to Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect.
    But now, the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, whom she considered excellent, had suffered a bitter defeat at the hands of Qinchuan, sent flying with a slap, swift and decisive!
    With such a disparity, how could she accept it?
    Qinchuan dusted off his hands, glanced at Wu Shanhe who was sent flying, and spoke indifferently, "Learn a lesson for the future, Cultivation Realm is not the only thing that matters. If you want to use your cultivation to suppress me, with your mere Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, you still fall far short!"
    Wu Shanhe had already been stunned by Qinchuan's slap moments ago.
    What just happened?
    His own noble Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm was sent flying by the slap of a Condensed Truth Realm Fifth Layer ant?
    Not until Qinchuan's indifferent voice fell did Wu Shanhe finally come back to his senses, feeling a fiery sting on his face.
    Especially when he felt countless gazes from all directions, his other cheek also turned crimson with swelling embarrassment, and in a rage, he bellowed at Qinchuan, "How dare you hit me, I'm going to kill you!"
    With a low growl, he called out, "Chasing Wind Palm!"
    He quickly lunged in front of Qinchuan, coming at him furiously with killing intent flickering in his eyes.
    He was the Young Sect Master of one of the six superior sects of Shanhe County, the Congyun Sect, with such a prestigious status?!
    On any normal day, who would dare to disrespect him? Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Yet now, he had been sent flying with a slap from Qinchuan, in full view of everyone, and he felt extreme humiliation, a streak of murderous intent rising involuntarily.
    "Seeking death!"
    Feeling the murderous intent exuding from Wu Shanhe, and not initially intending to pursue the matter further, Qinchuan's eyes suddenly grew cold, "Out of respect for Wu Yong, I did not strike with the intent to kill just now, but you dare to harbor killing intent towards me. Since that's the case, don't blame me for not holding onto past sentiments!"
    With those words, a terrifying murderous aura burst forth.
    "Whoosh!"
    A fierce wind suddenly arose around him, red as blood.
    "His murderous intent has materialized!"
    That crimson maelstrom swept across, and many onlookers felt a chill running down their spines, as if they had been pulled into an Asura Purgatory, with a glaring sanguine haze engulfing their vision!
    Even Elder Cheng couldn't help but exclaim in shock, his face pale with alarm.
    Qinchuan's gaze was ice-cold as he raised his hand to meet Wu Shanhe's assault with a palm strike.
    Although his cultivation realm was not as high as Wu Shanhe's, his understanding of martial arts was incomparable to Wu Shanhe's.
    Furthermore, the quality of his True Qi was far superior to Wu Shanhe's, robust and profound, combined with an invincible aura and artistic conception, and enhanced by this fierce aura of slaughter, Qinchuan's palm carried an astonishing momentum, unlike anything a typical Condensed Truth Realm cultivator could unleash!
    "What? He actually harbors such intense killing intent, and the power of his palm strike¡­ I can't block it!"
    Wu Shanhe was horrified, sensing the might of the palm strike Qinchuan was currently unleashing. He felt his heart pounding; without even facing the palm strike, he already had his answer.
    He couldn't catch this palm strike!
    The might of the opponent's palm strike was too powerful!
    Moreover, this palm strike was too profound, having been cultivated to perfection without a single flaw!
    At this moment, Wu Shanhe felt an unprecedented sense of crisis, as if the Grim Reaper was calling, causing his heart to leap into his throat. Watching that palm strike heading towards him, his eyes were filled with terror and despair.
    "Young Sect Master!"
    Elder Cheng snapped back to reality, his expression drastically changing.
    "You audacious fiend, how dare you wreak havoc in Congyun Sect, courting death!"
    Elder Cheng's eyes were fierce, filled with murderous intent. With a thunderous shout, his Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer cultivation erupted, condensing True Qi into a massive hand as he ferociously smacked down at Qinchuan, intending to crush him on the spot!
    "Ah!"
    Zhou Rong screamed, and many of the examinees attending the assessment couldn't help but shriek, their faces turning pale with fright.
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    It was a realm towering above the Meridian Opening Realm!
    Elder Cheng's might was too overwhelming. Merely the leakage of a sliver of his Qi fluctuations made all the surrounding examinees feel an immense oppression, let alone Qinchuan who was under his direct attack?
    With Elder Cheng's Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer Cultivation Realm, this palm strike landing meant that even if Qinchuan had a profound foundation, with his current cultivation level, he wouldn't possibly be able to withstand it.
    "Stop it!"
    At that moment, suddenly, a thunderous sound erupted from afar.
    Several Divine Rainbows shot over from the distance, one of them being none other than Elder Yuan.
    Gazing from afar at Elder Cheng personally taking action, revealing his Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer cultivation to suppress Qinchuan, a loud scolding thundered from within a blazing long rainbow in front of him, booming like thunder to the ears.
    Elder Cheng's heart startled upon hearing this, but at this point, it was already too late to pull back.
    A gleam of cold light and ruthlessness appeared in his eyes, and his might unabated, he continued his palm strike at Qinchuan!
    "Squawk!"
    However, just as Elder Cheng's palm strike was about to crush Qinchuan.
    At the moment when everyone thought Qinchuan was doomed under this palm strike.
    The parrot on Qinchuan's shoulder, insignificant and no bigger than a palm, suddenly opened a gigantic mouth, completely disproportionate to its body, and swallowed Elder Cheng in one gulp!
    "Ahh..."
    Elder Cheng instantly screamed, swallowed by the Crimson Flame Bird with a gulp, and ceased to breathe in an instant.
    The surroundings fell silent in an instant, as if time itself had frozen.
    Everyone's pupils contracted violently.
    Zhou Rong and several other examinees even covered their mouths with their hands in shock, staring at the scene before them, their faces ashen.
    Liu Qingyu, Wu Shanhe...
    All eyes trembled, expressions stupefied, filled with terror, and disbelief!
    No one had anticipated that Qinchuan, facing the palm strike of Elder Cheng from the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer, would be unscathed; instead, it was Elder Cheng who, wishing to suppress Qinchuan, perished to the Netherworld!
    Swallowed by the parrot on Qinchuan's shoulder, which was no bigger than a palm!
    Even Elder Yuan and the others who hurried over from a distance contracted their pupils at this sight.
    "You vile creature, how dare you act viciously in our Congyun Sect!"
    The figures within the few Divine Rainbows beside Elder Yuan, originally brought by Elder Yuan as reinforcements to save Qinchuan, were now outraged upon seeing that Qinchuan had an immensely powerful bird by his side, one that had allowed the devouring of Elder Cheng, and they were all immediately enraged.

 Chapter 80 Majestic Presence Shakes the Eight Directions!

    ```"Boom!"
    A gigantic palm suddenly appeared from the void, its might astonishing as it reached for the Crimson Flame Bird on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    The huge palm blotted out the sky like a descending canopy, its powerful presence sending shivers down one's spine.
    Liu Qingyu, Wu Shanhe, and the other Congyun Sect disciples, as well as the examinees on the square, all felt their hearts pounding and their spirits almost jumping out of their bodies under the shadow of that enormous hand.
    At this moment, that tremendous True Qi palm was grabbing towards Qinchuan, attempting to suppress the Crimson Flame Bird on his shoulder.
    "Squawk!"
    The feathers of the Crimson Flame Bird bristled as it flew up from Qinchuan's shoulder, transforming into a gigantic demon bird.
    With a flap of its wings, it whipped up powerful Wind Blades that surged towards the descending True Qi hand.
    "Pfft, pfft, pfft, pfft, pfft!"
    Countless Wind Blades rolled back the fabric of the sky, puncturing the True Qi hand with holes, causing it to collapse.
    "A Fourth Rank, Ninth Grade, Peak, demon beast, the Crimson Flame Bird!?"
    The elder who made the move exclaimed in shock.
    "Bang!"
    The Crimson Flame Bird moved like lightning, instantly reaching the elder, and with a fierce flap of its wings, a massive force struck the elder.
    The elder, at the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, a cultivation level two realms higher than Elder Cheng, was also utterly unable to withstand the Crimson Flame Bird's counterattack. The impact caused his internal Qi and blood to churn, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood as his body was sent flying backwards, crashing into a distant mountain cliff.
    "How dare you be so presumptuous, being merely at the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm!"
    The Crimson Flame Bird flew in midair, wings gently flapping, stirring up violent winds, its two beady eyes looking down with scorn at the elder as it spoke in human language.
    The next moment, it turned into a sharp arrow and darted out, pursuing the injured Congyun Sect elder.
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    Someone from among the several Divine Rainbows that had flown along with Elder Yuan bellowed furiously, sounding like an explosive peal of thunder.
    The next instant, several Divine Rainbows charged at once, attacking the Crimson Flame Bird.
    "Boom!"
    The void trembled.
    The figures within those subsequent Divine Rainbows had even higher levels of cultivation, one of them radiating bright light, as if surrounded by a great sun, his gaze too intense to face directly.
    He struck out with a palm, sending ripples through the void, and a world-destroying energy surged forth. A powerful force vortex appeared in the heavens, and from it, a palm descended, aiming for the Crimson Flame Bird.
    "Chi Yan!"
    Qinchuan frowned and called out to the Crimson Flame Bird.
    The Crimson Flame Bird was terrified; the cultivations of these few individuals who had made their move were extraordinary, especially the one who surpassed it, clearly one of Congyun Sect's top powerhouses.
    Hearing Qinchuan's call, the Crimson Flame Bird immediately shrank in size and flew back to his shoulder.
    But the palm that suppressed the Qiankun approached with undiminished might, pressing down with overwhelming momentum.
    "Brother..."
    Qin Xiaoyu's pretty face turned pale as she called out anxiously.
    Qinchuan took Qin Xiaoyu's hand, seemingly unfazed by the Divine Skills deployed by the Congyun Sect's mighty figures, and said with furrowed brows, "You've scared her!"
    "Hmm?"
    The approaching group of Congyun Sect elders hesitated, as the great hand descended from the sky with its crushing might.
    "Xiaojin!"
    Qinchuan remained calm amidst the danger, and uttered softly.
    "Roar!"
    Suddenly, the Thousand Illusion Tower trembled, bursting forth with boundless golden light.
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    A golden dragon burst forth, swelling in the wind and letting out a fearsome roar, the terrifying power from its roar colliding with the mighty hand of power and instantly shattering it!
    "Hoo hoo hoo!"
    The dragon's cry, sharp enough to pierce metal and split stone, triggered a terrifying energy storm that annihilated all the divine skills and sent those figures who had been shooting towards it flying through the air.
    "What?!"
    Elder Beiyuan also suffered from the blast, being thrown backward with a surge of qi and blood within him, vomiting a mouthful of fresh blood, he looked up at Qinchuan and the golden dragon with disbelief filling his eyes.
    "Is that... a dragon?!"
    "It flew out from the Thousand Illusion Tower!"
    The other high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect who had been thrown aside were also spitting blood. After stabilizing themselves, they looked at the golden dragon with eyes full of shock and horror.
    Meanwhile, the disciples of the Congyun Sect and the candidates were completely dumbfounded.
    Each of them was speechless, their eyes vacant, unable to believe the scene unfolding before them.
    "Master."
    The golden dragon soared in the void before flying to Qinchuan, lowering its head and respectfully addressing him.
    Qinchuan casually waved his hand, indicating that the dragon need not stand on ceremony.
    Understanding, the golden dragon circled around Qinchuan, its massive head held high, glaring with a pair of burning golden eyes, looking menacingly at the high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect.
    And then, silence fell once again.
    Everyone was in disbelief.
    This majestic and boundless golden dragon was actually bowing to Qinchuan and calling him master!
    "How is this possible... It's impossible. I must be seeing things... I must be seeing things..."
    Wu Shanhe, Liu Qingyu, Zhou Rong, and the others couldn't believe it; the dragon's might was overwhelming. Its angry roar had repelled the assaulting elders of the Congyun Sect and shattered various divine skills.
    How could such an entity possibly refer to Qinchuan, a mere teenager with only the cultivation level of the Fifth Layer of Condensed Truth Realm, as its master?
    And it wasn't just them.
    Elder Beiyuan and the others were equally dumbstruck.
    What was happening?
    How could the Thousand Illusion Tower contain such a powerful dragon!?
    And why would this dragon hold such reverence for a young man like Qinchuan?
    "Has the Congyun Sect really declined to such an extent that even the elder level is so weak now? It is truly a case of each generation being worse than the last!"
    Qinchuan walked with Qin Xiaoyu, his indifferent gaze falling upon those elders who had just attacked. He saw through their cultivation levels at a glance and couldn't help but shake his head.
    Although the Congyun Sect was just a casual move he made in the Lower Realm back in the day, seeing it reduced to such a state still somewhat moved him.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the faces of those Congyun Sect elders instantly darkened.
    A youth at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm was talking to them in such a manner, taking such a lecturing tone. How could they accept this?
    "Who exactly are you, and what do you want at our Congyun Sect?!"
    The strongest among them, a middle-aged man, said with weight in his voice, as his expression grew serious.
    Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently and spoke calmly, "Who I am is not something you are qualified to know. I am here to reclaim some things."
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    At Qinchuan's words, the middle-aged man's expression changed, fearing that Qinchuan was referring to the Emperor's Law of his Congyun Sect, and he immediately retorted angrily, "There's nothing here for you!"
    Qinchuan's eyebrows lifted slightly as he gazed past the middle-aged man, exclaiming with authority, "Who is in charge of the Congyun Sect now? Such lack of discipline. Come out and greet me now!"
    "Where did this demon come from? Such audacity! Daring to demand our Sect Leader of the Congyun Sect to come out and meet you!"
    On hearing Qinchuan's shout, the elders from all directions scolded angrily, feeling that Qinchuan was being far too arrogant, shouting for the leader of their Congyun Sect to come out and greet him!
    Such disrespect for the Congyun Sect!
    If it weren't for the fear of the golden dragon by Qinchuan's side, they would have already taken action to suppress him!

 Chapter 81 Welcome, Master!

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    Upon hearing the scolding from the Four Directions Elders, Qinchuan's expression remained unchanged. He merely gave them a fleeting glance, not taking them seriously at all, and instead focused his attention on the depths of the Congyun Sect.
    Seeing that there was no movement deep within the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan frowned slightly, his gaze turning colder, "Hmph, since the Congyun Sect does not have anyone sensible, then there's no need for the Congyun Sect to continue existing!"
    With a golden dragon coiling around him, Qinchuan held Qin Xiaoyu's hand and gazed towards the distant misty peaks of the Congyun Sect's spiritual mountains, exuding a terrifying majesty that shocked the Cloud Sect Elders present, causing their hearts and minds to tremble.
    A strand of divine radiance condensed in Qinchuan's eyes, as if piercing through illusion, penetrating the mountains, reflecting the shadows of dragons!
    "A hundred thousand years have flown by. Have they already grown so large?"
    With a light raise of his eyebrows, Qinchuan murmured softly, then his authority was fully revealed.
    "Boom!"
    In an instant, the ground of the Congyun Sect trembled and shook, as if heaven and earth were flipping over!
    "Ah!"
    "What's going on, what happened?! Is it an earthquake?!"
    Everyone's faces changed dramatically, feeling the earth shaking and violently heaving. Those candidates taking part in the examination, along with the many disciples of the Congyun Sect, all staggered around, unable to stand firm.
    Only those Elders who hovered in the air were unaffected in stance, but they clearly felt a series of terrifying auras and pressures appear out of nowhere, pressing down upon them and causing them to fall from the sky!
    "Boom, boom, boom!"
    Then, the ground cracked open, and the mountains shook violently. The land and mountains of the entire Congyun Sect seemed as if they were about to be overthrown.
    Somewhere beneath the ground, something terrifying seemed ready to emerge, as the surface bulged upwards.
    "You... what have you done?!"
    The Elders of the Congyun Sect were horrified, finding it unbelievable, but they felt that the sudden changes were somehow related to the mysterious young man right before them!
    This realization frightened them¡ªjust who was this young man?
    Based on the signs of age on him, he was clearly only sixteen years old, with a Cultivation Realm at the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of Condensed Truth, and yet a Fourth Rank Ninth Grade Demon Beast, the Crimson Flame Bird, followed him.
    Even the golden dragon hidden in their Thousand Illusion Tower addressed him as its master!
    Moreover, just him standing there tranquilly, with a simple glance towards the distant spiritual mountains, had caused the sect to be turned upside down!
    Of course, they did not know that the Thousand Illusion Tower, which they considered a Supreme Treasure of the Cloud Sect, was personally refined by Qinchuan in the past. The golden dragon was also the Artifact Spirit he had gathered and condensed for the tower.
    They couldn't imagine that beneath their Cloud Sect, there were thirty-six Earth Veins that Qinchuan had extracted from elsewhere in the past, transforming them with Supreme Divine Abilities and imparting them with spirituality.
    Now, a hundred thousand years in a flash, those thirty-six Earth Veins had already grown and metamorphosed into Earth Dragons.
    At this moment, as Qinchuan's majesty emanated, the thirty-six Earth Dragons sensed his presence, thus they turned over, coming to greet him!
    All could see that from the distant clouds and mists, as beautiful as the Immortal Realm deep within the Congyun Sect, the ground churned, and thirty-six mounds of earth surged rapidly towards them, like sudden high waves rising on the sea.
    Witnessing the thirty-six massive waves of earth rushing forth, countless disciples and Elders within the Congyun Sect were shocked and bewildered.
    As for the disciples and candidates around Qinchuan, as well as the Elders, they stared at the thirty-six giant earth waves trembling with terror and unease.
    What on earth was beneath them?!
    Who exactly was this young man, and what had he done?
    To cause such a spectacle!
    Inside the Cloud Sect, Sect Master Wu Tianzheng and others were waiting for Elder Yuan and his cohort to bring back Qinchuan; they wanted to see if this peerless genius, praised to the skies by Elder Yuan, was genuinely as remarkable as claimed.
    Now, sensing the tumultuous disturbances, Wu Tianzheng's complexion changed instantly. He stepped out of the grand hall, only to see the ground heaving, the very land of the Congyun Sect as if it were about to be overturned, his pupils shrinking in the moment.
    ```
    "What demon dares to cause trouble in my Congyun Sect!?"
    He had no idea that underneath the Congyun Sect lay hidden a terrifying thing. Seeing the violent surge of soil waves, he thought a demon was at work and immediately let out a fierce shout, traveling thousands of miles in an instant to kill it.
    His speed was too fast, his cultivation level too profound, even more powerful than the elders who had left with Elder Yuan before.
    Besides him, many strong breaths shot out from the depths of the Congyun Sect, belonging to the top-tier elders, who had all been alerted.
    In just a few breaths' time, Wu Tian, accompanied by a group of elders, arrived at the convergence site of those soil waves, which happened to be the location of the second phase of the Congyun Sect's recruitment assessment¡ªthe Dao Heart examination.
    Seeing the thirty-six soil waves rolling and crashing toward that place, shaking the mountain, where over twenty thousand contestants and some Congyun Sect disciples maintaining order were present, even his own son Wu Shanhe was there. Sect Master Wu Tian's face changed drastically, and he yelled furiously, "Audacious demon, how dare you run amok in my Congyun Sect!"
    "The Sect Master and all the Great Elders have arrived!"
    The elders who had arrived earlier and the Congyun Sect disciples present all exclaimed with surprise and joy when they saw this.
    Immediately after, they saw Sect Master Wu Tian from the Congyun Sect shout angrily and with a flip of his hand, he summoned his divine skills and struck toward the rolling soil waves.
    However, his palm strike, which seemed like it should crush the seemingly soft land, sparked a shower of fire upon impact, emitting a sound as if gold and iron were clashing.
    At the same time, the soil waves, moving at an extremely fast pace, carried such immense force that they outright flung Wu Tian away.
    "Scourge!"
    The core elders who had followed Wu Tian over saw this and their eyes blazed with fervor. They too took action in unison to suppress those thirty-six soil waves.
    "Pfft, pfft, pfft!"
    However, in an instant, everyone spat out blood, flew backward with heads tilting, and "bang, bang, bang," they fell to the ground!
    "What?! The Sect Master and all the core elders were defeated in a single strike!"
    "What on earth is beneath that's so formidable?!"
    Seeing this scene, Elder Yuan and a few other elders who had rushed to the square before, as well as the Congyun Sect disciples maintaining order, all constricted their pupils, inhaled sharply, and their hearts thumped wildly.
    Even the contestants were stunned at this moment.
    Wu Shanhe, Liu Qingyu, Zhou Rong, Liu Yuanjie, and others all turned pale, their gazes unanimously falling on Qinchuan, their hearts filled with terror and unease.
    Who exactly is this person?!
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    "Boom!"
    After being sent flying, Wu Tian stabilized himself, and immediately, a more terrifying and powerful aura burst forth, seemingly enraged, ready to once again charge at the tumultuous soil waves.
    "Stop!"
    However, just at that moment, an old voice shaking with excitement came from the prohibited area of the Congyun Sect, astonishingly rebuking the current Sect Master of the Congyun Sect!
    The next moment, a dreadful presence broke through the void in an instant, appearing in the area, and materialized as a withered old man with white hair.
    "The Great Elder!"
    Wu Tian and the elders from all sides constricted their pupils, having not expected the disturbance to be so great that it roused the reclusive Great Elder from his seclusion.
    Yet the Great Elder paid them no heed. His gaze fell on Qinchuan, surrounded by the golden dragons, his eyes burning with excitement. Then, to everyone's shock, he bowed respectfully to Qinchuan and said, "The eighty-first Great Elder of the Congyun Sect pays homage to the master, eagerly welcoming the master's return!"
    "..."
    All around, it was as quiet as a grave, plunged into dead silence!
    Everyone, from the current Sect Master Wu Tian of the Congyun Sect to all the high-ranked elders present, down to those Congyun Sect disciples maintaining the order of the exam, and even the contestants, were all with mouths agape and eyes wide, their faces a mixture of stupefaction and disbelief.

 Chapter 82 Kneel Down Now

    "What?""Master?!"
    Hearing the words of the Elder Supreme of the Congyun Sect, and seeing the Elder Supreme reverentially kneeling before Qinchuan, everyone present gaped, stupefied as if turned to stone.
    Even Wu Tian, the Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, and the elders and high-ranking members present were dumbfounded, utterly bewildered and struggling to come to their senses.
    They felt as though a storm had arisen in their hearts, incredulously watching this scene. Their Elder Supreme was bowing in worship to a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth, repeatedly and respectfully calling him "Master"!
    How absurd was this?!
    At that moment, they couldn't help but wonder, had the Elder Supreme gone senile?
    Or did something go awry during his closed-door meditation on life and death, leading to a loss of sanity?
    Otherwise, how could he perform such an absurd act, something so shocking to everyone present?!
    "Elder Supreme, are you alright?"
    "Do you see clearly? This person is but a greenhorn, you..."
    Wu Tian and the other elders urgently stepped forward to help the Elder Supreme up.
    "Audacious! In the presence of our master, how dare you behave so insolently? Kneel down!"
    However, even though the Elder Supreme looked old and weary, at that moment he was invigorated. Seeing Wu Tian and the elders not kneeling before Qinchuan, and even referring to Qinchuan disdainfully as a greenhorn, he was instantly so furious that he slapped Sect Master Wu Tian and the other elders to the ground with a flick of his hand.
    Wu Tian and the elders were no match for the Elder Supreme, caught completely off-guard, they were forcibly suppressed and knelt before Qinchuan.
    "Elder Supreme, you..."
    Wu Tian and the elders were shocked and were about to speak, but they were silenced by the Elder Supreme's stern reprimand, "Silence!"
    Then, with respect tinged with apprehension, the Elder Supreme clasped his hands towards Qinchuan and apologized, "Please forgive us, master. The Sect Master and the elders were unaware of your true identity, hence the unfortunate offense..."
    He bowed his head low, not daring to look at Qinchuan, feeling very anxious and uneasy.
    In the entire Congyun Sect, only he knew just how formidable the youth before them truly was.
    Only he knew that this youth, who seemed to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, had once dominated ages upon ages, invincible across the land!
    He held sway over most of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds!
    Even the founding ancestor of their Congyun Sect was merely one of his followers when he roamed the Mortal World in ancient times.
    Such matters were too shocking, too startling, and he had come to know them because they were passed down to him by his predecessor, the Elder Supreme, just before his transcendence.
    And he was able to recognize Qinchuan because the Congyun Sect retained a wisp of Qinchuan's essence from those ancient times.
    That wisp of essence, with its Emperor Soul energy, was from the same source and perfectly identical to Qinchuan.
    When Qinchuan previously journeyed to the Great Wilderness Core and met with the demon and monster tribes, the Elder Supreme of the Congyun Sect had sensed something.
    This time, Qinchuan's arrival at the Congyun Sect, which led to the Artifact Spirit of the Thousand Illusion Tower endorsing him, and prompted the thirty-six Earth Dragons beneath to come forth to pay their respects, undoubtedly confirmed Qinchuan's identity even further.
    At this moment, while the Elder Supreme was filled with unease, he couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion.
    Even though Qinchuan had been in obscurity for a hundred thousand years, his legend still persisted throughout the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.
    Now, witnessing the return of this living legend with his own eyes, how could he, an Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect, not be excited?
    However, the others around them did not understand these matters.
    Observing the Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect's incomprehensible attitude towards Qinchuan, not only the Sect Master Wu Tian of the Congyun Sect and the various high-ranking elders present, but also Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe, as well as the disciples responsible for maintaining order during the Congyun Sect's disciple recruitment assessment, and all the candidates present, were all stunned.
    Disbelief was thick in everyone's eyes; their hearts were struck with shock and remained turbulent for a long time.
    "I must be dreaming; this can't be real..."
    "An Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect is said to have understood the mysteries of creation, a truly great individual, an exceptional powerhouse. How could such an illustrious figure bow down to Qinchuan, just a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy?" S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Impossible, this can't be happening... What on earth is going on, how can he make the Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect so respectful and awe-stricken... Isn't he just the fallen young master of a minor family from Great Wilderness City, how could he possess such capability to make an Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect kneel and pay respects to him?"
    Zhou Rong, Liu Qingyu, Liu Yuanjie, and Wu Shanhe among others, all widened their eyes in disbelief, murmuring and shaking their heads, unable to contain their astonishment.
    Qinchuan did not concern himself with the reactions of the crowd.
    Leading Qin Xiaoyu, with a step upon a golden dragon, he was composed and indifferent. He glanced casually at the Elder Emeritus of the Congyun Sect and at Wu Tian and the Congyun Sect elders being suppressed and kneeling before him; his expression was joyless and sorrowless, serenely chilling.
    One must know, whether it was Wu Tian or the other high-ranking elders beside him, each was a martial artist with profound cultivation. In the outside world, they were all important figures whose very stamp could obliterate countless martial arts families.
    Ordinary people, in the presence of these individuals, would be filled with reverence, behaving cautiously and even holding their breath, not daring to make a sound.
    Yet, the youth before them could scrutinize them so calmly, his demeanor unimaginable serene, and his gaze so indifferently transcendent that it even exuded a faint majesty of a superior being.
    This caused Wu Tian and the others to feel a hint of shock, secretly thinking that this young man was truly unflappable, with a Dao heart so steadfast that he remained composed in front of them.
    "Are you the current Sect Master of the Congyun Sect?"
    As Wu Tian looked up to size up Qinchuan, Qinchuan's calm gaze fell upon Wu Tian and he asked indifferently.
    Wu Tian's eyebrows twitched; the youth before him showed no fear in facing him.
    "Hmph, youngster, the Elder Emeritus of our Congyun Sect is aged, and there was a glitch when exiting a critical juncture of life and death, which is why he is somewhat mentally disoriented and so reverent toward you. Do you really think of yourself as someone significant? You actually dare to accept my kneeling so calmly, and speak to me with such an attitude..."
    "Slap!"
    However, before Wu Tian could finish his words, his forehead suddenly received a slap, as the Elder Emeritus smacked him face-first into the ground.
    "How do you speak to the master?!"
    The Elder Emeritus scolded: "Speak properly!"
    Wu Tian seemed to be quite wary of the Elder Emeritus, and though he felt frustrated and angry at the moment, he did not dare to lash out, admitting honestly, "I am the current Sect Master of the Congyun Sect."
    Not far away, Young Sect Master Wu Shanhe, who had been chastised by Qinchuan earlier, saw his own father kneeling before Qinchuan, meekly cowering, and was utterly stunned.
    Having heard this, Qinchuan merely cast a glance at Wu Tian, casually commenting, "Myriad Manifestation Realm, your cultivation is a bit low."
    "...?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's statement, Wu Tian's mouth twitched, almost bursting into laughter out of sheer exasperation.
    The Cultivation Realms of martial artists, from low to high, are divided into Tempering Body Realm, Condensed Truth Realm, Meridian Opening Realm, Spirit Martial Realm, Dao Palace Realm, Life Spring Realm, Myriad Manifestation Realm, Immortal Platform Realm, Dragon Transformation Realm, Saint, Great Saint, Supreme Saint, and Emperor Realm.
    With his grand status in the Myriad Manifestation Realm, he stood as one of the top masters in Shanhe County, and now he was being deemed by a mere fifteen or sixteen-year-old Condensed Truth Realm boy as having low cultivation?
    Yet, what he failed to realize was how this seemingly insignificant fifteen or sixteen-year-old Condensed Truth Realm youth could see through his Myriad Manifestation Realm cultivation at a glance.

 Chapter 83 Change the Sect Leader?

    It wasn't just Wu Tian; the expressions of everyone present were strange.You, a mere junior in the Condensed Truth Realm, actually claim that the cultivation level of someone in the Myriad Manifestation Realm is too low?
    Where does this confidence come from?
    All the elders present frowned secretly. If it wasn't for the restraint of the Supreme Elder, they would have severely taught this ignorant junior a lesson.
    Although the Cloud Sect was now in decline, no longer glorious as it once was, it was not a place where a junior could show off.
    And those Cloud Sect disciples responsible for maintaining order during the examination, as well as Wu Shanhe and the various candidates, were all left speechless.
    What did they hear?
    Qinchuan, actually comment that the Cloud Sect's Sect Master Wu Tian's cultivation level was too low?
    Everyone's face was filled with disbelief.
    However, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the reaction of the Cloud Sect's Supreme Elder was completely different from everyone else present.
    While everyone else looked on with faces filled with shock and disbelief, the complexion of the Cloud Sect's Supreme Elder tightened, and he slightly lifted his head, cautiously saying to Qinchuan, "Shall we... replace him?"
    "...?"
    Upon hearing the Supreme Elder's words, Wu Tian's forehead was instantly covered with a series of question marks. He turned his head to look at the Supreme Elder, completely baffled.
    Replace?
    Who do you want to replace??
    Not just Wu Tian, but all the others present were also dumbstruck, rendered speechless by surprise.
    Qinchuan had just made a remark, and the Supreme Elder was actually considering a change in Sect Master?
    "Supreme Elder, you can't be serious?"
    Wu Tian and the other elders stared at the Supreme Elder, stammering.
    In the Cloud Sect, the Supreme Elder is akin to the secular world's Supreme Emperor, and moreover, one who holds real power.
    His cultivation level is unfathomably deep, the strongest foundation of the Cloud Sect, an existence like the Sea-Calming Divine Needle.
    Especially since the current Sect Master of the Cloud Sect, Wu Tian, is this Supreme Elder's direct disciple!
    Therefore, this Supreme Elder's status within the Cloud Sect is extremely high, even surpassing that of Sect Master Wu Tian.
    However, the Supreme Elder did not pay attention to Wu Tian and the other elders, but carefully watched Qinchuan instead.
    Meanwhile, the others around were already stunned to silence.
    Zhou Rong looked on incredulously, staring at Qinchuan, her eyes losing luster, and she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "He actually... has the power to make the Supreme Elder of the Cloud Sect so respectful, and even a single word from him... could decide the position of the Cloud Sect's Sect Master..."
    "Is he really Qinchuan, truly that Young Master from the declined Qin Family of Great Wilderness City, who engaged in a marriage agreement with my sister?"
    At this moment, Zhou Rong felt her mind was a mess, and emotions surged chaotically in her heart.
    Originally, she went to Great Wilderness City on behalf of her sister, Zhou Xi, along with Liu Qingyu, to annul the engagement.
    They thought that a Young Master from a declined Qin Family was unworthy of her sister, a maiden favored by the heavens.
    Whether in terms of status, position, or talent, he was far from comparable.
    But now, Qinchuan not only possessed unparalleled talent but also had the power to decide the Cloud Sect Sect Master's position with a single word!
    In terms of status, in terms of position, who could compare to him?
    In terms of talent, in terms of strength, who within their generation could contend with them?
    Qinchuan, possessing only a cultivation level of the fifth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, had calmly defeated Wu Shanhe, the Young Master of the Congyun Sect, who was at the third layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    "No, this is all fake, yes, all of it is fake, the Supreme Elder of the Congyun Sect must have gone mad from cultivation, become mentally unstable, and mistaken Qinchuan for the master, hence this absurd turn of events."
    Not far away, Wu Shanhe and Liu Qingyu, among others, were also vigorously shaking their heads, equally unwilling to believe what they were seeing.
    Especially Wu Shanhe, whose face was somewhat pale at this moment, his gaze fixated on Qinchuan.
    This youth, younger and with a lower cultivation level in the Condensed Truth Realm than him, had not only beaten him despite the disparity in their realms, causing him to lose face, but now seemed to have the power to decide his father's position as the Sect leader with a single statement!
    This was truly ridiculous.
    It was something he could not accept, nor could he believe.
    In fact, everyone present found it hard to believe, thinking that the Supreme Elder must have succumbed to mental instability due to cultivation deviations; otherwise, they couldn't explain what was happening.
    However, Qinchuan's calm and self-assured demeanor had caused doubts to arise in the hearts of those present.
    If all this were truly due to the Supreme Elder of the Congyun Sect suffering from a cultivation-induced derangement, then Qinchuan's ability to remain so calm, untroubled, and composed would mean that his state of mind was incredibly frightening.
    Wu Tian was staring at Qinchuan, convinced in his heart that the Supreme Elder must have encountered a problem during seclusion, gone mad from cultivation, and become mentally unstable.
    At this moment, he was glaring at Qinchuan coldly, feeling annoyed, as this young man seemed to be taking advantage of the Supreme Elder's mental instability, which he found detestable.
    "Enough, boy, the farce ends here. Do not delude yourself!"
    Wu Tian coldly threatened him, telling him not to speak out of turn.
    However, Qinchuan did not care at all; from the beginning to the end, he never took the Sect leader of the Congyun Sect seriously.
    In his eyes, the Sect leader of the Congyun Sect was no different from minor characters like Wu Shanhe and Liu Qingyu.
    Given his status and perspective, why would he bother with them?
    If it weren't for the relationship with Wu Yong, the old ancestor of the Congyun Sect, he wouldn't have even bothered to glance at them.
    He gave Wu Tian a casual look and then turned his gaze to the Supreme Elder, speaking indifferently, "Never mind, I suppose it would be difficult to find someone in the current Congyun Sect qualified to take on the position of Sect leader. Let him continue to hold it then."
    "I'll follow Master's decision in all things."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Supreme Elder felt a bit awkward and respectfully replied. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It was just as Qinchuan had said.
    The Congyun Sect was no longer as glorious and prosperous as it had been in the past.
    In the early days when the Congyun Sect was founded, not to mention the influence of Qinchuan behind the scenes, even Wu Yong, the founder of the Congyun Sect, was one of the top Imperial Dao experts on the Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Not to mention the mere Shanhe County, even the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom and surrounding ancient kingdoms had no powers that could compete with the Congyun Sect of the time.
    But now.
    The once-dominant Congyun Sect has significantly diminished in power. It had fallen from being an overlord to a lesser force. It couldn't even maintain its dominance in the territory of Shanhe County. Various sect forces and family clans had sprung up like bamboo shoots after the rain.
    In little Shanhe County, including the Congyun Sect, there were six Superior Sects, and the once prominent Congyun Sect was even at risk of being squeezed out of the top six.
    Therefore, it was indeed difficult for the current Congyun Sect to find a successor for the position of Sect leader who surpassed the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    The Supreme Elder indeed had cultivation surpassing the Myriad Manifestation Realm, but he was already the Supreme Elder of the Congyun Sect and naturally could not take on the position of Sect leader again.
    Moreover, his life was already nearing its end, so even if he wished to take on the role of Sect leader, he was willing but powerless.
    (Note: If 'Wang Teng' or 'Yan Changfeng' appear in the text, do not panic, they are the protagonists of a previous book by Han Mang. There might have been occasional memory confusion during writing, leading to these two characters making an appearance. So far, there have been no such errors, but I'm mentioning it just in case! If there is any mistake, feel free to leave a message in the book review section, and Han Mang will correct it as soon as he sees it.)

 Chapter 84 Whos in Charge?

    Upon hearing the conversation between Qinchuan and the Great Elder, Wu Tian relaxed slightly, then he looked up at Qinchuan and thought to himself that the youngster was quite sensible.Qinchuan didn't say more. He glanced at the Great Elder and Wu Tian, who was being suppressed and kneeling before him, along with a group of elders, and said indifferently, "All of you, rise."
    "Thank you, Master."
    Upon hearing those words, the Great Elder respectfully clasped his hands towards Qinchuan and bowed, before finally standing up.
    At the same time, he lifted the mana that was oppressing Wu Tian and the others.
    Wu Tian and the elders immediately felt their bodies lighten and swiftly stood up, staring at Qinchuan with unfriendly expressions.
    But with the Great Elder nearby, none dared to make a move, planning to hold Qinchuan accountable once the Great Elder's clarity was restored.
    Qinchuan paid no heed to Wu Tian and the others, his demeanor calm, without sorrow or joy.
    He walked on the golden dragon, holding Qin Xiaoyu's hand, and approached the thirty-six mounds of earth.
    The Great Elder followed quietly, standing with his head bowed.
    Wu Tian and the other elders, as well as the other disciples and examinees around them, couldn't help but change their expressions as they saw Qinchuan walk toward the terrifying thirty-six mounds of earth.
    They all knew about the might of these thirty-six mounds of earth.
    Previously, Wu Tian and the elders had attempted to confront these mounds, but all were repelled.
    At this moment, as a junior martial artist with merely the intermediate stage of Fifth Layer Condensed Truth Realm cultivation level, Qinchuan was voluntarily approaching these mounds¡ªwhat was he trying to do?
    Could it be that these thirty-six layers of earth really were stirred up by him?
    But as a martial artist of the Condensed Truth Realm, how could he accomplish this?
    In the midst of everyone's astonished and doubtful gazes.
    Qinchuan, leading Qin Xiaoyu and riding the golden dragon, came to the front of the thirty-six mounds of earth.
    Feeling Qinchuan's approach.
    The thirty-six mounds of earth each set off ripples, and the earth moved like water waves, with thirty-six Earth Dragons emerging, each exuding an extraordinary aura, splendid in appearance, gazing at Qinchuan with bright and spirited eyes, and emitting excited roars.
    "Roar~~"
    The thirty-six Earth Dragons swam about, tumbling through the void, circling around Qinchuan, and finally brought their heads close to Qinchuan's face, affectionately rubbing against him.
    Qin Xiaoyu shrank back slightly, a bit scared.
    A smile emerged on Qinchuan's indifferent face as he looked down at Qin Xiaoyu and said, "Don't be afraid, they won't hurt you."
    "Reach out and touch them."
    The warmth in the palm of her hand dispelled Qin Xiaoyu's fear.
    With her bright, lively eyes fluttering and her cute appearance like a porcelain doll, Qin Xiaoyu's fair little hand slowly reached out under Qinchuan's encouragement and touched the Earth Dragon in front of her.
    Seeing that it was a person dear to Qinchuan, the Earth Dragon did not resist Qin Xiaoyu's touch. Instead, it willingly brought its head closer to her small hand, closing its eyes and enjoying her caress.
    Seeing that the Earth Dragon indeed did not harm her and that they were all exceptionally well-behaved and adorable, Qin Xiaoyu immediately became overjoyed, let go of her fears, and was no longer afraid.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan smiled, reassured.
    As he likewise reached out to touch the thirty-six Earth Dragons, Qinchuan couldn't help but feel sentimental and said, "They've all grown so much..."
    A trace of reminiscence surfaced in his eyes.
    In years past, he had drawn thirty-six Dragon Veins from Mount Buzhou in the Ancient Divine Land, transforming them with a supreme Spirit Art, and infused them into the Earth Vein of the Cloud Sect, never expecting that in the blink of an eye, a hundred thousand years would rush by. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Upon seeing them again, the thirty-six dragon veins he had casually enlightened years ago had already transformed into earth dragons. One day in the future, they might even become thirty-six true dragons.
    Thinking of true dragons, Qinchuan couldn't help but think of Xiao Hei, the Fiend Dragon of the Great Wilderness Core's Abyss.
    Xiao Hei had been slain by the Netherworld Hall while guarding his remaining presence in the Holy Abyss.
    At this thought, a subtle coldness flickered in the depths of Qinchuan's otherwise undisturbed eyes.
    His eyes narrowed slightly. Netherworld Hall, this heritage that should have vanished in the long river of history, still had remnants left behind, and they even dared to touch what belonged to him, to challenge his authority. They were destined to be thoroughly eradicated! Stay updated through empire
    At the same time, Qinchuan felt an awakening within.
    His reincarnation in this life had been silent for too long. The old rats hidden in the darkness back in the day probably had begun to forget the fear and trembling his presence used to instill in all of creation, and they were starting to stir.
    However, he wasn't worried about this.
    Even if heaven and earth were overturned and the sun and moon reversed, as long as he lived, he would be the one to rule this world!
    "Alright, you may all leave now," he said.
    Gathering his thoughts, Qinchuan waved his hand and dismissed the thirty-six earth dragons.
    With reluctant whimpers and their sparkling, beautiful eyes looking back longingly, the earth dragons seemed to adore Qinchuan. The one in front of Qinchuan gently nuzzled his palm like innocent children vying for their parents' affection.
    Qinchuan chuckled and gently stroked their heads, saying, "Go now, I'll be staying here for a while, we can meet again anytime."
    Hearing this, the thirty-six earth dragons finally turned away and burrowed into the ground, transforming into thirty-six waves of earth rolling towards the distance.
    All around, Wu Tian, the elders and high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect, as well as the surrounding disciples and candidates, all watched with wide eyes, dumbstruck.
    None of them had expected that beneath those thirty-six waves of earth, lay thirty-six earth dragons!
    Moreover, these earth dragons were so close to Qinchuan!
    This revelation was overturning, with their minds thrown into disarray and beyond comprehension.
    After all, these were earth dragons!
    A step further, and they would be true dragons!
    What is a true dragon?
    The weakest true dragons were comparable to Great Emperors!
    If they were fully grown, even in the Divine Realm, they would be dominant beings.
    At this moment, everyone was struggling to calm their emotions, and their gaze towards Qinchuan shifted once again.
    Even Wu Tian and the Great Elders were visibly solemn.
    Initially, Wu Tian and the Great Elders thought that the waves of earth were the work of some demon using the Earth-moving Divine Power.
    But now they understood that it wasn't divine power at all; beneath those thirty-six waves of earth were thirty-six earth dragons!
    And these earth dragons showed such closeness to the young man before them, looking to him for guidance!
    This forced them to reassess Qinchuan, with each secretly speculating about his true identity and sanctity.
    Could it be that the Supreme Elder had encountered a mishap during his seclusion, entering demonic cultivation and losing his sanity, which was why he showed such respect and reverence to this young man?
    Thinking this, Wu Tian and the elders couldn't help but inhale deeply, vaguely feeling that things were probably not that simple.
    As for the younger disciples and candidates present, witnessing this scene left them utterly speechless, standing there stupefied as if in a dream, unable to discern whether this was reality or a fantasy.
    To them, all of this was too shocking, too inconceivable.
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 Chapter 85 Possessed by Fire Demon?

    Having dismissed the thirty-six Earth Dragons, Qinchuan turned back, his gaze landing on the elder of the highest order.Feeling Qinchuan's gaze, the elder of the highest order immediately lowered his head again, standing with a slight bow.
    "Previously, Elder Cheng, responsible for the second round of Dao Heart assessment, indulged in favoritism and fraud, arbitrarily changing the difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower's assessment, and made a move against me. He was devoured by my mount, leaving an elder to continue overseeing the second round of Dao Heart assessment."
    Qinchuan said calmly, his expression indifferent and without any fluctuation of emotion, when speaking of how Elder Cheng was swallowed whole by the Crimson Flame Bird.
    The elder of the highest order immediately bowed deeply in response, "Yes."
    Afterward, the elder of the highest order cast a glance at the other elders present and said to Elder Yuan, "Elder Yuan, you shall continue overseeing the second round of the assessment. You must ensure fairness and impartiality, and that no personal factors interfere. Understand?"
    Elder Yuan was the same elder who had previously been responsible for the first round of Root Bone screening and had also been supportive of Qinchuan before.
    At this moment, hearing the personal assignment from the elder of the highest order, Elder Yuan was shocked and honored, quickly bowing and saying, "Your subordinate will not let you down, elder of the highest order."
    At the same time, he couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at Qinchuan, his heart also filled with astonishment and doubts.
    He truly had not expected that Qinchuan would possess such skills and ability, not only commanding respect from the Artifact Spirit of the Thousand Illusion Tower from Cloud Sect but also able to summon the thirty-six Earth Dragons hidden beneath the Cloud Sect for worship, and even making the elder of the highest order pay great respect to him, addressing him as master.
    He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions, harboring too many questions.
    Setting aside the Artifact Spirit of the Thousand Illusion Tower and those thirty-six Earth Dragons.
    What then about the elder of the highest order's respectful conduct towards Qinchuan? What was going on?
    Could it truly be that something went awry during the elder of the highest order's seclusion, resulting in a deranged mind?
    It didn't appear to be the case, though.
    The elder of the highest order did not mind the doubts in the minds of those around him; having instructed Elder Yuan, he personally led Qinchuan towards the inner sect of Cloud Sect.
    Qinchuan had dismissed the Artifact Spirit Xiaojin from the Thousand Illusion Tower, asking it to return to the tower, and took Qin Xiaoyu, heading up the mountain.
    Just as he stepped forward, Qinchuan suddenly turned his head, saying, "What has happened here must not be spoken of outside."
    In his current cycle of reincarnation, he had remained silent for too long. Some of the old rats that lurked in the shadows had probably somewhat forgotten the fear and trembling they felt at the conclusion of those heavenly events in his former life and were starting to become restless.
    Even the Netherworld Hall had dared to foolishly meddle with some of the tactics and arrangements he had left behind.
    Thus, he did not wish for the news of his return to be known by too many, to avoid startling the snakes in the grass.
    The elder of the highest order immediately responded, "Your subordinate obeys." sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Immediately after, the elder of the highest order turned his gaze towards the disciples and candidates present, his expression stern and cold, exhibiting an unparalleled majesty, a complete contrast to his demeanor towards Qinchuan.
    He personally cast soul Prohibitions, sealing the memory of what transpired here within those Cloud Sect disciples and all the candidates, his voice coldly stating, "No one is to speak of what happened here!"
    "Whoever dares to divulge this matter will trigger the Prohibition and their souls will be scattered!"
    This filled the Sect Master of Cloud Sect and the various elders with even more fear. The elder of the highest order's actions and demeanor deepened their suspicions that he was not maddened or deranged.
    This only increased their bewilderment, their eyes filled with a greater sense of shock when looking at Qinchuan.
    If the elder of the highest order was not mad or mentally deranged, then why was he paying such great respect to this young man?!
    While the crowd was filled with doubts, the cold gaze of the elder of the highest order shifted from the disciples and candidates and fell on them, saying, "You all must also remember, the events of this time must not be leaked!"
    ```
    "Let's go!"
    Qinchuan looked back and then, holding Qin Xiaoyu's hand, they started to walk forward step by step.
    Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder didn't waste more words with Wu Tian and the others. He left Elder Yuan to continue the Dao Heart assessment and led the other elders to follow Qinchuan, with Wu Tian in tow.
    Qin Xiaoyu quietly walked beside Qinchuan, occasionally glancing back at the high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect who were quietly following behind. A hint of unease and disbelief filled her expressive eyes.
    Even though she was only a ten-year-old girl, she understood how powerful a force like the Congyun Sect was.
    The cultivators here were akin to immortals, capable of riding the clouds and traversing the sky, existing on an entirely different level from the noble families in the Great Wilderness City.
    For the Qin Family, a sect like the Congyun Sect was a towering giant whose mere stomping could wipe out the Qin Family in an instant.
    However, at this moment.
    This towering giant, one of the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County, the Congyun Sect with its strongest Grand Elder, was submitting to her brother's feet.
    Together with the Sect Master of the Congyun Sect and a group of elders, they all followed quietly.
    Even the naive Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but be surprised. Her bright eyes blinked in astonishment, almost as if she were in a dream.
    "A hundred thousand years have passed, many things are still here, but the people are no longer the same..."
    Qinchuan, holding Qin Xiaoyu's tender hand that was soft like jade, strolled forward while taking in the surroundings.
    Looking at the familiar spiritual mountains and great peaks, the several tall and magnificent stone carvings filled with the traces of time, he couldn't see any of the old acquaintances and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
    "Tell me about the Congyun Sect. What exactly happened in the past, and why did Wu Yong disappear?"
    After strolling for a while, Qinchuan looked back at the Grand Elder and spoke casually.
    "Insolence, the name of our Congyun Sect's founder is not for you to call directly!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the following elders of the Congyun Sect and their Sect Master Wu Tian could no longer restrain themselves. Someone reflexively scolded him.
    The Grand Elder's face changed drastically at the sight, fearing that Qinchuan would become angry. He hurried to reprimand that elder, but then he saw Qinchuan wave his hand, unconcerned, saying, "Ignorance is not a sin."
    Relieved by these words, the Grand Elder unconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
    Although the current Qinchuan only had a Cultivation Level of the Condensed Truth Realm, the Grand Elder, who knew his identity, still felt immense pressure.
    This pressure was mainly psychological and spiritual.
    Facing such a legend who had dominated era after era, facing the master of the ancestor of the Congyun Sect, he ultimately couldn't overcome the reverence he felt in his heart.
    It was difficult for him to remain composed and unrestrained in front of Qinchuan.
    The elder, upon hearing Qinchuan say "Ignorance is not to be feared," almost burst out laughing with indignation.
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    A teenager of fifteen or sixteen, acting so condescendingly in front of him, taking on the air of a superior, was simply too much to bear.
    Qinchuan glanced at him with disdain, unworthy of further dispute.
    The Grand Elder timely continued the conversation, answering, "Tens of thousands of years ago, our founder stumbled upon a profound secret. After leaving behind a decree, he departed the sect and never returned."
    ```

 Chapter 86 Provoking Thunder

    ```"What secret?"
    Qinchuan furrowed his brows. What sort of secret could cause Wu Yong to be so moved, and even go missing?
    The Supreme Elder shook his head, "As for the specific secret, I do not know the details, but the divine edict left by the Ancestor before he departed might contain information regarding this secret."
    Qinchuan nodded, "Where is the divine edict?"
    "It was left by the Ancestor at the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, inaccessible to anyone."
    The Supreme Elder said.
    "The top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, no one but the Ancestor has ever been able to enter. No matter who you are, what status you hold, it's impossible for you to enter the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion."
    Listening to the conversation between Qinchuan and the Supreme Elder, an Elder stroked his goatee and indifferently said.
    "Of course you can't go in."
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan glanced at the Elders and Wu Tian, and said matter-of-factly,
    "Of course, I can go in."
    Qinchuan replied coolly, glancing at them casually, with no intention to argue further.
    If he couldn't enter the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, that would be strange indeed.
    This Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion was a treasury he had left behind in the Congyun Sect in years past.
    It was a congratulatory gift Qinchuan bestowed upon the establishment of the sect by Wu Yong, serving as the foundation for the early stages of the Congyun Sect.
    Within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion lay numerous treasures, large and small, that Qinchuan had collected during his travels across the world.
    The Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion itself had also been refined by Qinchuan. Aside from being a treasury, it was in fact a powerful Magical Treasure.
    Its top floor was protected by many powerful prohibitions, which, unless one was familiar with their profound mysteries, even a Great Emperor of this Mortal World might not easily decipher.
    However, Wu Tian and the other Elders were unaware of these matters.
    They scoffed at Qinchuan's words, "Such a young age, yet not lacking in boastfulness. The Supreme Elders and Sect Leaders of the Congyun Sect throughout the generations have not been able to enter, and you, a mere young upstart, have the audacity to claim you can access the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?"
    The crowd laughed, not taking him seriously at all.
    "How dare you!"
    "You dare to be so disrespectful to the master!"
    The Supreme Elder's expression turned sharp upon hearing this, his piercing gaze immediately fell upon the mocking Elder, his heart full of shock and anger, as a tremendous pressure burst forth, bearing down on that Elder.
    He longed to reveal Qinchuan's identity, but without Qinchuan's permission, he dared not act rashly, fearing that he might offend Qinchuan.
    The Elder, under the Supreme Elder's pressure, immediately changed his expression, feeling the frosty gaze of the Supreme Elder, as if plunging into an ice cellar, chilled to the bone, his heart pounding with fear.
    At the same time, he felt aggrieved and indignant, exclaiming in shock and anger, "Supreme Elder, you are a Supreme Elder of our Congyun Sect. This man is but an outsider, a mere junior. Have you lost your mind, calling him 'master' and oppressing us for his sake? Do you not fear you'll chill people's hearts?"
    "Insolence!"
    "Boom!"
    The Supreme Elder was utterly furious, flipped his hand and struck at the Elder, intending to suppress him and force an apology.
    "Supreme Elder!"
    "No!"
    "Please, Supreme Elder, show mercy. Elder Qian did not mean any harm¡­"
    Upon witnessing this scene, Wu Tian and the other Elders were all suddenly struck with alarm, not expecting the Supreme Elder to truly be enraged and to strike against an Elder of their own Congyun Sect.
    However, their pleas were of no avail.
    The Supreme Elder's cultivation level was unfathomably deep; if he truly wished to suppress someone, no one could stop him.
    ```
    The elder was also scared witless, having never expected the Supreme Elder to actually strike him.
    He watched the terrifying mana hand press down upon him, and just the aura alone was unbearable, causing his body to tremble violently and nearly unable to hold up.
    It was evident just how fearsome the authority of the Supreme Elder was.
    His heart filled with terror and an immense chill, he steeled himself and said, "If the Supreme Elder wishes to kill me, then just do it!"
    "Don't!"
    Wu Tian and the other elders cried out in alarm, rushing forward to stop him.
    But the Supreme Elder's gaze was icy, and he did not cease his attack.
    "Stop."
    At this moment, Qinchuan gave the Supreme Elder a faint glance and uttered two words indifferently.
    "Boom!"
    Only then did the Supreme Elder's palm imprint suddenly halt in the void, suspended three feet above the elder's head. The wind from the palm swirled and poured down, causing the ground beneath the elder to crack.
    That elder's face turned deathly pale as he gasped for air, staring at the palm imprint hanging three feet above his head, his entire body drenched in cold sweat.
    Qinchuan glanced at the Supreme Elder and noticed that the moment he heard the command to stop, the Supreme Elder had also breathed a sigh of relief, evidently not truly wishing to suppress the elder, but rather showing a certain attitude.
    "Master, Elder Qian has spoken disrespectfully towards you, punishment cannot be avoided..."
    After halting the palm strike, the Supreme Elder still had a stern look, saying. Explore more at empire
    Qinchuan looked at him with a half-smile and said, "If I hadn't asked you to stop just now, would you have killed him?"
    The Supreme Elder's face changed instantly, as he looked at Qinchuan, then bowed his head and after a long silence said, "¡­No."
    Qinchuan nodded, not taking the matter to heart. Elder Qian did not know his identity and thus could not be expected to show him absolute respect.
    If he were to take issue with such a trifling matter, it would make him, Asura Emperor, seem rather small-minded.
    "Ignorance is fearless, but there is a limit to everything."
    Giving the elder a faint look, Qinchuan did not dwell on the matter.
    The Supreme Elder breathed a sigh of relief and began to treat Qinchuan with even more respect, a trace of something else appearing in his eyes. He bowed deeply to Qinchuan and said, "Thank you for your magnanimity and mercy, Master."
    "Stand up, and from now on, do not call me 'Master' either."
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    The title "Master" was a bit too high-profile.
    Qinchuan felt that since he did not want too many people to know of his return, to avoid startling the snakes, it was better to stay somewhat low-key.
    "In that case, how about if I address you as 'Young Master'?"
    The Supreme Elder hesitated. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    'Young Master' was a term with multiple meanings, not necessarily implying a master-servant relationship.
    It could indeed be used to address young men of noble status by many people.
    Qinchuan nodded, not fussing on the matter, and looked down at Qin Xiaoyu, "Are you tired from walking?"
    "With brother by my side, Xiaoyu isn't tired."
    Qin Xiaoyu said, her face revealing two cute dimples.
    Hearing this, Qinchuan smiled playfully and then glanced at the Supreme Elder.
    The Supreme Elder understood and summoned a cloud of Yun Xia to lift everyone up and fly into the Inner Sect Immortal Realm.
    After witnessing that scene, Wu Tian and the present elders also became subdued and somewhat silent.
    They had all begun to feel that the Supreme Elder was not insane with power or mentally disturbed.
    Yet he treated Qinchuan with such respect, surely there was a secret they didn't know about. Until they understood the nature of this secret, they did not dare to rashly provoke thunder once more.

 Chapter 87 From the Cloud Treasure Hall

    Inner Sect of the Congyun Sect.The peaks of Spirit Peak stood erect like swords, piercing directly into the sky.
    Strands of pale spiritual fog hung lightly around their waists.
    Vast seas of clouds churned, creating a uniquely beautiful scene.
    One by one, the great mounts of Spirit Mountain lay shrouded in mist, and from afar, divine rainbows twisted and turned, shadows of immortals faintly discernible.
    Of course, these were not real shadows of immortals, but the core disciples and true disciples of the Inner Sect of the Congyun Sect, practicing their movement techniques and divine skills.
    A group of people descended before a majestic palace deep within the Congyun Sect.
    "The Cloud Treasure Hall..."
    Qinchuan gazed at the plaque above the palace, its four ancient golden characters already weathered by the years, no longer as shiny and lustrous as they once were, but carrying with them a sense of simplicity and restraint.
    Even so, upon the first glance at those four characters, one could still feel an air of grandeur and awe-inspiring atmosphere emanating from within.
    In those simple characters seemed to lie an invincible aura that surged straight into one's soul.
    "Hmm? You can actually look directly at the words on the plaque of my Cloud Treasure Hall?!" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    When Sect Master Yun Wu Tian heard Qinchuan's soft mutter, his gaze swept over and saw Qinchuan staring intently at the four large characters on the plaque, seemingly unaffected by the invincible aura hidden within the characters, which surprised him.
    Even he, upon his first visit to the Cloud Treasure Hall and seeing those four characters, had felt a great shock to his soul; a mere glance had been unbearable.
    Even now, he could not stare at it for too long; at most he could look at it for three to five breaths before feeling his head swell and his spirit pulsate.
    That's because the invincible aura contained within was too overwhelming, and the more one concentrated and stared, the more one could sense the unfathomable depth of the invincible will within.
    Yet at this moment, Qinchuan was able to stare so calmly at the four characters on the plaque without showing any sign of discomfort, which was truly inconceivable.
    Not just Wu Tian.
    All the other elders present immediately shifted their gaze to see that Qin Xiaoyu indeed seemed oblivious as he calmly looked at the four large characters on the main hall plaque of the Cloud Sect, unaffected, which also made them visibly moved and secretly shocked.
    "How can this be, how can he be completely unaffected by the invincible will contained within?!"
    Everyone could not help but exclaim out loud.
    To everyone's reaction, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh.
    How could they know that these four characters on the plaque of the Cloud Treasure Hall were written by his own hand in bygone years and bestowed upon Wu Yong?
    The invincible will contained within, as well as the invincible aura, had naturally seeped in during the time he inscribed them.
    In short, the unfathomable invincible will within the plaque was left by him in the past, and of course, he would not be affected.
    Not only would he not be affected,
    For him now, this plaque could even be used as a secret treasure.
    With a mere thought, he could manipulate the invincible will accumulated within the plaque to annihilate great enemies!
    Qin Xiaoyu looked up curiously at the grandiose and imposing palace before her.
    "Be careful!"
    Noticing this, Wu Tian's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly stepped forward to block Qin Xiaoyu's line of sight, chastising, "Don't just look around blindly; the plaque contains a profound understanding that is not gentle. Peering rashly without knowing cultivation can disturb your spirit!"
    Although he wasn't clear on why Qinchuan could look directly at the four words "Cloud Treasure Hall" on that plaque without harm, when he saw Qin Xiaoyu, a little girl of only ten years old, who had not yet even started practicing martial arts, looking up at the plaque, he immediately intervened, not wishing for such a lovely and obedient little girl to have her spirit damaged and rendered foolish by its impact.
    "It's alright, there's nothing impermissible about this plaque; its will and aura are deeply hidden. You all can look at it more in the future, to comprehend the invincible understanding within, which will aid you in condensing an invincible aura and will in the future,"
    Qinchuan said dismissively, waving his hand.
    He subtly moved his mind, triggering the invincible will and aura contained within the plaque to slightly retract their force, no longer as dominating and flamboyant as before.
    "Hmm?"
    "Can you feel the invincible will and aura within that?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the elders immediately turned back in surprise, their faces filled with shock.
    Previously, when they saw Qinchuan staring at those four characters, there was no reaction from him, making them think he hadn't sensed the invincible will and aura at all.
    They had not expected that Qinchuan had already discerned the wonder within those four characters on the plaque.
    However, this made them even more amazed. Since Qinchuan had sensed the invincible will and invincible aura within, how could he remain so calm and indifferent, unaffected by its will?
    Everyone turned back to look at the plaque and found that the aura of those four big characters indeed had subdued considerably, no longer as overbearing and unbearable to face as before.
    "The aura and pressure in the plaque have really weakened, how could this be?!"
    "So it's the weakening of the aura and pressure that allows him to gaze at this plaque without being affected by its aura."
    Aware of the anomaly with the plaque, Wu Tian and the others were slightly astonished. They were puzzled why the plaque's aura had suddenly weakened but felt relieved that Qinchuan was able to look directly at it earlier without issue.
    Seeing this unfold, Qinchuan smiled faintly, offering no explanation, and took the lead, walking towards the interior of the grand hall.
    His expression was serene, his steps at ease, as if he were returning to his own home.
    Stepping into the grand hall,
    the hall was spacious, grand, and imposing.
    In the center was a Spirit Pond, emitting wisps of white spiritual fog.
    In the pond, precious fishes swam, ancient rarities of great value.
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    "Hmm? Why are there only two of the Eight Treasures Fish left?"
    Noticing the ancient rare species swimming in the Spirit Pond, Qinchuan couldn't help frowning slightly.
    "You actually recognize the Eight Treasures Fish?"
    The elders were astonished.
    Qinchuan frowned, his thoughts quickly clarifying, and he could not help but curse in a low voice, "It must be that scoundrel Wu Yong, who fished out the Eight Treasures Fish from this pond to eat."
    Wu Yong had always had a taste for this delicacy.
    He was an extreme gourmet.
    He had always coveted these Eight Treasures Fish that he had reared.
    "This guy gets audacious when it comes to delicious food."
    Qinchuan felt both annoyed and amused; he knew the guy's temperament well¡ªeverything about him was agreeable except for his gluttony.
    Back in the day, that guy had tried several times to stealthily get his hands on these Eight Treasures Fish.
    After Qinchuan reincarnated, without him to keep watch, how could that guy restrain himself?
    Eighty-one Eight Treasures Fish, yet now only two remained, probably a result of his extreme effort to restrain himself back then.
    Of course, Qinchuan was more inclined to believe it was because the guy had gone missing from the Congyun Sect.
    Otherwise, it was unlikely that the last two would have survived to this day.
    He didn't think anyone else would dare to touch what was in this Spirit Pond.
    Back then, he had casually laid down a few simple prohibitions in this pond.
    But with his status and strength, even the few simple prohibitions he laid down casually were not something ordinary people could break.
    Even for Wu Yong with an Emperor Realm cultivation level from the Mortal World, it must have taken quite an effort to fish out those Eight Treasures Fish from the pond back then.

 Chapter 88 Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion

    Upon hearing Qinchuan address Wu Yong by his name and call him a "damned fool," Sect Master Yun Wu Tian and all the elders' eyes twitched involuntarily, wanting to burst out in anger. However, they were subdued by a glance from the Great Elder.Yet, their hearts were still filled with dissatisfaction, planning to find an opportunity to inquire the Great Elder about the matter.
    Qinchuan seemed to either not notice Wu Tian and the other elders' dissatisfaction or he noticed but simply didn't care in the slightest.
    Waving his hand to disperse the spiritual mist, he looked at the two Baizhen fish in the Spirit Pond and was slightly surprised.
    "Eh..."
    "They've actually grown whiskers; are they about to undergo the Dragon Transformation?"
    Qinchuan was astonished to see that the two Baizhen fish, which had escaped Wu Yong's grasp, had actually grown several golden whiskers. Although their size hadn't increased much, each of their scales was crystal clear and exquisite, with rosy light flowing between them, quite extraordinary.
    With Qinchuan's vast experience, how could he not see that this was clearly a sign of impending transformation into dragons?
    Moreover, his Emperor Soul was sensitive, and he could faintly feel an enormous power contained within the two Baizhen fish.
    If it were not for the Prohibitions he had left in the Spirit Pond, these two Baizhen fish would have long since broken free from the pond. Even the Sect Master and the elders of the Congyun Sect would likely not be able to suppress them.
    Even the Great Elder might not necessarily be their match.
    "Time truly is a marvelous force..."
    Qinchuan couldn't help reminiscing, surprised that in just a short tens of thousands of years, the thirty-six Dragon Veins he had once nurtured had grown and transformed into Earth Dragons, and even the fish he raised were close to undergoing a Dragon Transformation.
    "These Baizhen fish have already grown whiskers. If they find the right opportunity in the future, they may have the chance to become real dragons. Unfortunately, the founder of our Congyun Sect has disappeared, no one could free them from the Spirit Pond, let alone nurture them."
    "Otherwise, with two true dragons presiding over the sect, our Congyun Sect would not have fallen to such a state."
    One of the elders couldn't help but lament.
    Qinchuan turned his head and glanced at the elder, saying unapologetically, "The decline of the sect is due to your incompetence!"
    The elder's face immediately turned red upon hearing this, jumping with rage. I was just lamenting casually; why the need to lash out at me like this? S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It wasn't just him; Wu Tian and everyone else present were also dumbfounded. It was he who was lamenting, so why drag us into it and scold us too?
    Everyone had already been suppressing a full chest of rage, and at this moment, they could hardly wait to erupt.
    However, just at that moment, the Great Elder, sensing something was amiss, quickly stepped forward to change the subject, "Young Master, would you like to visit the Heavenly Dao Treasure Pavilion first to see the decrees left by our ancestor?"
    Seeing the Great Elder intervene, Wu Tian and the others temporarily suppressed their anger.
    Qinchuan nodded, "Let's go take a look."
    He too wanted to see what Wu Tian had discovered and why he disappeared.
    The Heavenly Dao Treasure Pavilion was right behind the main hall. They passed through the main hall to arrive in front of the Heavenly Dao Treasure Pavilion.
    "Great Elder, the Heavenly Dao Treasure Pavilion is the foundation of our Congyun Sect. Are you truly willing to let an outsider enter?"
    The elders voiced their concerns.
    "The Young Master is not an outsider," the Great Elder shook his head and replied, "There are some things that you all do not understand and need not delve into the specifics. All you need to know is that with the Young Master's arrival, our Congyun Sect will no longer decline starting from today."
    The crowd was left wide-eyed and dumbfounded, "Him? Perhaps he indeed has some talent and potential, and there's certainly something mysterious about him, but to rely on him to restore the glory of our Congyun Sect... Great Elder, I'm afraid you are overestimating him."
    "Great Elder, is your mental state still well?"
    One of the great elders finally couldn't help but muster the courage to voice the question in their hearts.
    The Great Elder was not angered by hearing this. He knew that today's events were indeed beyond belief and his own behavior and attitude were questionable.
    But there were some things that he dared not speak of without Qinchuan's permission.
    "I know what I'm doing, and I am very clear-headed."
    The Great Elder spoke in response.
    "Then who exactly is this person? Why do you show him such respect?"
    Wu Tian couldn't help but ask as well.
    The Great Elder shook his head, "One day you will all know."
    Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but frown, not getting the answer they wanted.
    But knowing that the Great Elder's mental state was normal, everyone also breathed a slight sigh of relief.
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    Qinchuan walked straight into the Great Dao Treasure Pavilion.
    Within the Great Dao Treasure Pavilion, there were many prohibitions that ordinary people couldn't pass through. Only with a specific token could one enter.
    Wu Tian certainly wouldn't take the initiative to give Qinchuan the token.
    And Qinchuan didn't ask for the token either, he just casually drew a few mysterious runes in front of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion's gate, then, under the astonished gazes of Wu Tian and others, led Qin Xiaoyu with ease into the Great Dao Treasure Pavilion.
    This left Wu Tian and the other elders stunned in place, utterly confused.
    "What's happening? How... how did he get in?"
    "Great Elder, did you give him the Supreme Command?"
    The crowd looked at the Great Elder.
    The Great Elder shook his head, took out his own Supreme Elder Command, pointed it in the air in front of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion gate, and then followed behind Qinchuan, entering the pavilion.
    Outside, Wu Tian and the other elders were suddenly shocked upon seeing this.
    The Great Elder hadn't given the Supreme Command to Qinchuan!
    Then how did Qinchuan gain access to the foundation of the Congyun Sect, entering the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?!
    "I saw him casually gesturing a few times in the air, then he just walked into the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion as if there were no obstructions...."
    That Elder Qian said, his eyes somewhat vacant.
    "..."
    Wu Tian and the other elders also froze, looking at each other before taking a deep breath, "Let's hurry up and follow him in to see, I don't believe he can really get into the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion!"
    Immediately, everyone took out their own specific tokens and entered one after another.
    Inside the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, all sorts of resources and treasures were extremely abundant.
    But Qinchuan glanced around and his brows slightly furrowed.
    Because the resources and treasures in this Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, compared to the heyday of Cloud Sect, weren't even one-tenth of what they used to be.
    "It really has fallen..."
    Qinchuan let out a light sigh. Although Cloud Sect was just a piece he had casually placed in the Lower Realm, seeing its current decline, he couldn't help but feel a bit sentimental.
    At the same time, he couldn't help but think of the other chess pieces he had set up back then, how were those top powers in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, even in the Divine Realm, now?
    Several lifetimes of planning, back in those days of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, he had control over half of them.
    However, this final reincarnation of his was much longer than any of the previous ones, having taken a full one hundred thousand years to return.
    This time, the situation seemed to have changed slightly. Some existences that had been hidden in the shadows were quietly moving, even some of the methods he had left in the Great Wilderness had been tampered with.
    He wondered whether the other arrangements he had made had also been touched?

 Chapter 89 From Ancestor Yun

    Without delay, Qinchuan walked toward the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, strolling as if entering an uninhabited territory.The Supreme Elder and Wu Tian followed closely behind.
    Wu Tian and the other elders saw how Qin Qinchuan seemed utterly indifferent to the many exotic treasures in the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, not even bothering to take a second glance, and they couldn't help but feel a slight surprise in their hearts.
    A young warrior in the Condensed Truth Realm, facing the various treasures from the treasury of the Cloud Sect, could remain so unmoved; this level of composure was quietly touching.
    However, with a shift in thought, they reasoned that Qinchuan was only fifteen or sixteen years old with a shallow cultivation level; he probably couldn't comprehend the value of these treasures.
    After passing through layers of prohibitions, they reached the entrance to the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    "Above here is the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion. The entrance is guarded by terrible prohibitions, and even we, with our tokens in hand, find it difficult to enter. Should anyone try to force their way in, they will be met with a powerful backlash from the prohibitions. Even for us, the consequences would be, at minimum, severe injury; at worst, the soul could be dispersed, utterly annihilating one's existence,"
    "With your trifling Condensed Truth Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage cultivation, it's best not to seek your own death."
    Wu Tian said in a heavy voice.
    Though he didn't have much fondness for Qinchuan, his intentions weren't wicked, and at this moment, he intended to warn Qinchuan of the consequences.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan merely smiled indifferently, looked at Wu Tian and the others, and said, "I understand the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion better than you do."
    Wu Tian's face immediately darkened upon hearing this. This guy was truly a braggart.
    The Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion had stood in their Cloud Sect for a hundred thousand years. As the sect leader of the Cloud Sect, the pavilion was like his own backyard. Now, this brash youth dared to claim he knew the pavilion better than he did? Discover hidden stories at empire sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He snorted coldly, "Good advice is wasted on the damned. I've said my piece. Should you still seek death, so be it!"
    Hearing Wu Tian's words, Qinchuan immediately felt Qin Xiaoyu's hand gently tighten in his palm. Glancing down, he saw Qin Xiaoyu's worried face and said soothingly, "Don't worry, it's not as dangerous as he says. Wait here for me; I'll be back soon."
    After speaking, he turned to the Supreme Elder and instructed, "Take good care of Xiaoyu for me."
    The Supreme Elder quickly bowed and complied.
    In fact, here Qinchuan didn't need to worry about Qin Xiaoyu's safety at all; nowhere was safer than the Cloud Sect.
    He took a step towards the entrance to the top floor, and immediately, endless prohibition runes sprang into action, radiating a fierce and dangerous glow.
    "Foolhardy!"
    An elder couldn't help but curse, "What's wrong with living? You have to seek death! Your death would be your own fault, but your blood defiling the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion would be unforgivable!"
    Although it seemed like a reprimand, it was actually another attempt to persuade Qinchuan not to take the risk.
    "There is nothing in this world that can take my life!"
    Qinchuan's expression remained indifferent. He did not take these prohibitions seriously at all.
    These were, after all, prohibitions he had placed himself in days gone by; he could not be more familiar with them.
    He approached the entrance, reached out his hand, and lightly tapped upon the flickering runes a few times.
    In an instant, the passage enveloped by the prohibitions parted to each side.
    Qinchuan calmly stepped inside, and the entryway closed behind him.
    Everyone outside could only see that amidst the divine light of the prohibitions, Qinchuan ascended step by step like a Heavenly God, the divine light of the prohibitions flowing around him, yet it did not harm him in the slightest.
    "This..."
    Wu Tian and the elders immediately widened their eyes, faces filled with disbelief.
    "How is this possible, what did he do? The prohibitions... they did not repel him?!"
    "How can this be? He can truly enter the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?!"
    Waves of shock surged through everyone's hearts, leaving them dumbfounded.
    Qin Xiaoyu, who had been tense at first, heard Wu Tian and the others' exclamations and learned that the divine light from the prohibitions posed no threat to Qinchuan. She too let out a sigh of relief, and looking at the astonished faces of the Cloud Sect's high echelons, she couldn't help but smile, her delicate little face radiant with a cute expression.
    "Supreme Elder, who exactly is he? Can't even I know?"
    After a long while, Wu Tian opened his mouth, recovering from the shock. He took a deep breath and turned to look seriously and solemnly at the Supreme Elder.
    The Supreme Elder shook his head.
    ...
    At the top level of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    Although it had been many years since anyone had visited this place, it remained immaculate.
    The spacious attic shimmered with dazzling light.
    Around the room, ancient treasures were displayed, each one could incite a bloody storm of covetousness if brought outside.
    However, Qinchuan seemed uninterested.
    In his lifetime, he had seen too many treasures.
    Even if the Great Emperor's Artifacts and Supreme Dao Artifacts were placed before him, it would be hard for him to take a second glance.
    It was not that he thought little of them, but rather a matter of being jaded and numb after seeing so much.
    There was a jade desk in front of him.
    On it lay the Four Treasures of the Study.
    The ink in the inkstone on the desk had dried, but its color was still fresh.
    The inkstone looked simple and bore the marks of time. Qinchuan's Emperor Soul could sense that the inkstone was interwoven with Dao and principle.
    Clearly, this inkstone had been used by Wu Yong for a lengthy period, absorbing his Imperial Dao aura, and intertwining within it some aspects of Dao and principle, making it qualify as an Emperor Item.
    However, it still did not qualify as a Supreme Dao Artifact; at most, it was a Half-Step Supreme Artifact.
    Beyond the inkstone, there was also the brush, which similarly interwove some Dao and principle. If placed outside, it would be considered a Supreme Treasure that top forces would fiercely contend over.
    Qinchuan glanced at it briefly, his gaze landing on a golden scroll on the desk.
    The scroll lay open, spread out on the desk.
    As Qinchuan's gaze fell upon it, the scroll seemed to sense his presence and suddenly burst forth with streaks of golden light.
    The golden light coalesced and finally formed a figure, which appeared behind the desk, seated on a chair.
    "Subordinate Wu Yong greets the master's return," said the golden figure, immediately standing up from the seat and bowing respectfully to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent and carried an air of authority as he calmly stepped forward.
    "I asked you to stay in the Congyun Sect and guard what I left behind. I never expected that upon my return, you would be gone, leaving only a wisp of your thoughts. Tell me, what secret did you discover that made you disobey my command to leave this place?"
    Authority was evident in Qinchuan's composed words.
    On the desk, the Artifact Spirit within the inkstone stirred awake.
    The brush also vibrated, its interwoven Dao and principle circulating, and its Artifact Spirit awakening.
    These two Half-Step Supreme Artifacts, both extraordinary, had been tainted with imperial intent, their Artifact Spirits highly intelligent.
    Upon hearing the conversation between Qinchuan and Wu Yong's thought form, both Artifact Spirits of the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts were surprised and curious about who this young man suddenly appearing in the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion could be, to receive such respect from their master who even addressed him as "master."
    "Spring and Autumn, what should we call the master of our master?" the Artifact Spirit of the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone communicated to the Artifact Spirit of the Spring and Autumn Brush, asking somewhat innocently.
    "Shouldn't the master of our master be addressed as the Grandmaster? How do you not know something so simple," replied the Artifact Spirit of the Spring and Autumn Brush with a tone of disdain.
    "How could I not know? I was just testing you, to see if you knew!" retorted the inkstone immediately.

 Chapter 90 Matters Concerning the Immortals Funeral

    Qinchuan glanced at the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, whose telepathic communications, under his Emperor Soul's sensitivity, were essentially futile.However, he did not pay attention to the exchange between the two Artifact Spirits. He simply took a casual glance before his gaze returned to Wu Yong.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Yong's expression instantly became solemn, and he said seriously, "Master, I indeed stumbled upon a prohibited secret related to the Immortal Burial Site!"
    Qinchuan's eyes lit up immediately, "What did you say? A secret about the Immortal Burial Site? What do you know, speak!"
    "I discovered this secret inadvertently. Someone is secretly scheming, aiming to bring the Immortal Burial Site into this world!"
    Wu Yong began, "After you dismantled the reincarnation cycle, a group of mysterious individuals suddenly appeared in the Lower Realm. They secretly set their arrangements across the Divine Wilderness Continent. Some of them were apprehended by me while setting up their schemes in Tianyuan Nation, and thus I learned of this secret."
    Qinchuan's gaze flickered as he looked at Wu Yong, "Those mysterious individuals, are they remnants of the Netherworld Hall?"
    Wu Yong was taken aback, "Are there still remnants of the Netherworld Hall alive?"
    Qinchuan's eyes flashed; Wu Yong did not know about the remnants of the Netherworld Hall, which meant the mysterious individuals he encountered were not from the Netherworld Hall.
    Because, if they were from the Netherworld Hall, Wu Yong should have been able to easily identify them. After all, the people from the Netherworld Hall have very distinctive traits.
    The situation seemed to be more complicated than he had imagined.
    "It seems there are quite a few rats hiding in the shadows. Back when I roamed the world, no one dared to challenge me; they all hid away. And now that I've been silent, they finally can't hold back any longer?"
    Qinchuan thought to himself.
    "Continue," he said, putting his thoughts aside.
    "The mysterious individuals that I encountered, their specific identities remain unknown. In their spirits, there are prohibitions set. When I tried to Soul Search to understand their origins, the prohibitions would automatically activate, causing their spirits to explode and destroying the memory information within."
    "However, through coercion, I still learned some information. The existence behind these mysterious individuals is scheming with the Immortal Burial Site, attempting to control the Immortal Burial Site and, in turn, control the life and death of all beings in the world."
    Wu Yong said in a grave tone.
    Hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but sneer, "Control the Immortal Burial Site, and then control the life and death of all beings in the world?"
    "A lofty ambition indeed, but sadly, it's nothing but a delusion."
    "If that person truly had the ability to control the Immortal Burial Site, they wouldn't need to hide in the shadows like a rat."
    No one understood better than him just how terrifying the Immortal Burial Site truly was.
    Even he nearly perished when he ventured into the Immortal Burial Site back in the day.
    And now a rat that could only hide in his shadow back then also fantasizes about controlling the Immortal Burial Site?
    It was a complete joke!
    "Master, in this world, perhaps only you have truly penetrated the Immortal Burial Site. What exactly is inside the Immortal Burial Site?" Wu Yong couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
    "You are but a wisp of consciousness that will soon dissipate. What significance does it have even if you knew?"
    Qinchuan looked at Wu Yong and said.
    Wu Yong scratched his head, "I'm just curious, that's all."
    Qinchuan ignored his question and said, "So, the reason you left the Congyun Sect was to pursue that mysterious power?"
    Wu Yong nodded and said, "I know Master has always been extraordinarily concerned with the Immortal Burial Site, so after learning of the news about it, I left this thought imbued within the decree waiting for Master's return and departed from the Congyun Sect to track down that mysterious force."
    "I never expected that tens of thousands of years would pass and my True Body has not returned, and I do not know if my True Body is still safe..."
    Saying this, Wu Yong couldn't help but show a wry smile.
    "With your Cultivation Level at the Emperor Realm, you could have dominated the Mortal World unchallenged, yet even you can't break the Prohibitions within those dark mouse souls. It seems that the unseen entity has profound mastery over soul Prohibitions."
    "And since you haven't returned after so many years... has someone from above intervened?"
    Qinchuan's brows furrowed slightly.
    The Upper Realm, that is, the Divine Realm.
    The people of the Divine Realm cannot descend to the Lower Realm easily.
    They would suffer terrifying rule restrictions, and if they forcefully descended, they would pay a dreadful price.
    But Qinchuan was an exception.
    In his former years, he was too strong.
    In the Three Realms and the six paths, no one could match him in battle.
    Even if the world barriers between the Divine Realm and the Lower Realm were formidable and the backlash and suppression of rules orders were terrifying, they could not have much impact on him.
    Because his strength back then had indeed reached a certain limit.
    He was the only one since ancient times who had ever forced entry into the Immortal Burial Site and lived to return.
    To forcefully break into the Immortal Burial Site compared with descending to the Lower Realm, was an entirely different concept.
    If the deities of the Divine Realm forcefully descended to the Lower Realm, the degree of danger was Hell Level, then to force entry into the Immortal Burial Site was beyond Hell Level, a nightmare level, and even beyond a nightmare, Prohibition Level difficulty.
    If even the Immortal Burial Site couldn't keep him, what would the rule backlash and suppression of forcefully descending mean to him? S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    However, others did not possess his formidable strength of those days.
    If they were to descend, they would definitely have to pay a heavy price, and they would also suffer severe rule suppression.
    However, since the other party dared to covet the Immortal Burial Site, then they must undoubtedly be powerhouses from the Divine Realm.
    Otherwise, the beings of the Lower Realm would have no qualifications to know of the Immortal Burial Site, let alone harbor thoughts about it.
    His eyes flickered slightly. The deities of the Divine Realm, sparing no expense to descend to the Lower Realm, arranging schemes to lay hands on the Immortal Burial Site?
    "Quite interesting. It seems this life won't be so dull after all. Just wondering, do these dark mice truly qualify as worthy opponents of mine?"
    "I'm quite looking forward to it."
    A slight smirk appeared on Qinchuan's lips.
    Afterward, Qinchuan further inquired about some specific information from Wu Yong. Wu Yong's figure became increasingly ethereal, his thought about to dissipate.
    This strand of thought had existed for tens of thousands of years, and now materializing, it had completed its mission and could no longer continue to exist.
    Seeing Wu Yong's pitiful expression as he looked at himself, Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently and said, "If you have indeed perished, I will avenge you. In the future, I will guide the reincarnation of your transformed self; even if the True Spirit has dissipated, when I break into the Immortal Burial Site, it might not be impossible to bring back your True Spirit."
    At these words, Wu Yong was immediately overjoyed and said somewhat proudly, "Perhaps I am still alive, it's not certain..."
    After speaking, his form dissolved into a shower of golden light rain and disappeared without a trace.
    Upon hearing this, the corner of Qinchuan's mouth twitched slightly. If you are still alive yet without a single message for tens of thousands of years, I fear your fate may not be much better than being dead.

 Chapter 91 Two Silly Fools

    Qinchuan watched as Wu Yong's wisp of consciousness dissipated, and had no desire to stay any longer. He turned around and was about to leave the place.The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Pen immediately flew to Qinchuan's side, with their Artifact Spirits flying out, astonishingly appearing as a pair of delicately adorable lolis.
    "Master, please take us with you. It's not fun here at all, we can't see anybody."
    The two cute loli Artifact Spirits each clung to one of Qinchuan's thighs, looking up at him with their big, soulful eyes, gazing pitifully.
    With an Artifact Spirit clinging to each leg, Qinchuan stopped in his tracks, somewhat speechless at the title given by the two adorable loli Artifact Spirits. Your next chapter awaits on empire
    "Master, we beg you, take us with you. It's really boring here, the master has left too, there's no one to play with us."
    The two loli Artifact Spirits clinging to Qinchuan's thighs pleaded earnestly.
    If an outsider were to see this scene, they would probably be so astonished that their eyes might fall right out of their sockets.
    After all, these two loli Artifact Spirits are the spirits of two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts!
    Many people dream of obtaining a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact but can never get their hands on one.
    And yet, here were the spirits of two such artifacts, actively asking to follow, and even doing so in such a begging manner, it was indeed shocking.
    Of course, if it were someone else, even if these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts longed to leave this place, they would not beg to follow like this.
    It's well-known that the spirits of Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts possess high spiritual intelligence, and they are usually proud in nature.
    Most people couldn't possibly gain their approval.
    But Qinchuan was clearly not just anybody.
    From the conversation between Qinchuan and the intent within the magic decree left by Wu Yong, these two highly intelligent loli Artifact Spirits came to know that Qinchuan was actually the master of their own master!
    Therefore, with Qinchuan's status, it wouldn't be demeaning for them to follow him.
    Moreover, they truly longed to leave this prison-like place.
    That's why they showed such an attitude.
    Qinchuan easily perceived their thoughts, knowing these intelligent Artifact Spirits were not willing to linger in obscurity here.
    And indeed, it was a pity for two such Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts to be sealed here, unseen and unrecognized.
    "Since that's the case, then from now on, you two will follow me."
    Qinchuan didn't give it much thought and didn't really care much about the matter.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the spirits of the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Pen were overjoyed and quickly offered their spirit blood, willingly acknowledging their new master.
    Qinchuan accepted the spirit blood from both, telling them, "From now on, you two will follow me."
    "Thank you, Master, for granting our wish. Long live Master!"
    The two loli Artifact Spirits immediately said excitedly.
    Qinchuan hesitated for a moment, "Stop calling me 'Master Master,' just call me young master from now on."
    The two loli Artifact Spirits replied innocently, "Why? Isn't the master of our master called 'Master Master'?"
    "..."
    A series of dark lines formed on Qinchuan's forehead, and he decided to retract his previous opinion about the high intelligence of these two Artifact Spirits.
    These were clearly two simpletons!
    Not wanting to get entangled with the two simpletons any longer, Qinchuan walked down towards the lower floors of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    "Oh yeah, we can finally go out!"
    The Artifact Spirits of the Spring and Autumn Pen and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone showed faces full of excitement, then retracted into their respective forms, floating next to Qinchuan on his left and right sides, following him as he left the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    Downstairs.
    "That kid actually made it into the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, so strange. Even the successive leaders of my Cloud Sect couldn't enter the top floor of our Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion. Where did this kid come from that he could enter the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?"
    Wu Tian and the elders all stared at the stairwell entrance with uncertainty, filled with not only shock but also a sense of frustration.
    "I wonder what's on the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion; why hasn't that kid come out yet?"
    "Could there be other prohibitions within the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion? Could he have violated one of the prohibitions and died inside?"
    Wu Tian and the elders speculated in turn.
    "Hmm? He's coming out!"
    Just at that moment, everyone suddenly saw a figure emerge at the entrance of the top floor, bathed in the divine light of the prohibitions.
    When Qinchuan completely stepped out of the entrance and vanished from the divine light of the prohibitions, becoming clearly visible to everyone, Wu Tian and the elders immediately approached him, bombarding him with questions, "You actually managed to enter the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, how did you do it?"
    "And, what did you find inside the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?"
    Qinchuan glanced at them indifferently and said dismissively, "What's so difficult about entering the top floor of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion? There's not a place in this world that I can't enter."
    Even the many Life Prohibition Zones of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds had been tread upon by him in former years. What was the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion in comparison?
    Not to mention that the prohibitions within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion were even something he had casually set up himself.
    However, Wu Tian and the others were oblivious to these matters. Hearing Qinchuan's words, they were rendered speechless, taking his claim as mere boasting.
    "Hmm?"
    Just as they were about to poke fun at Qinchuan, they suddenly noticed the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone floating beside him. Their eyes sharpened, and they exclaimed, "Such powerful spirituality!"
    The Supreme Elder and the other elders also shifted their gaze, noticing the existence of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, and were immediately shocked, their attention shifting from Qinchuan to these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    "The aura emanating from them... it's Dao and principle. They have actually woven together Dao and principle!"
    "Are they Supreme Dao Artifacts?!"
    "No, Dao and principle are not yet complete, they are missing a final touch; they are Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts!"
    Instantly, everyone inhaled a sharp breath of cold air, and their eyes, now filled with astonishment and excitement, were fixed on the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.
    Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts!
    In the past heydays of the Congyun Sect, Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, although precious, truly weren't anything special.
    After all, back in those days, the Congyun Sect had a real Great Emperor in residence, and they possessed true Emperor Artifacts and Supreme Dao Artifacts. What would Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts count for?
    But now.
    The Congyun Sect had long been in decline.
    The Emperor Artifacts had disappeared along with the disappearance of Wu Yong.
    Many powerful treasures and magic artifacts were lost to the ravages of time, either abandoned or stolen.
    For the present-day Congyun Sect, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was indeed remarkable!
    And at this moment, they had actually laid eyes on two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts. How could they not be excited?
    With these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, their Cloud Sect could substantially increase its strength.
    "They are merely two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, why all the fuss," said Qinchuan with a slight furrow of his brow.
    "The Cloud Sect is an Imperial Dao Sect. You are all high-ranking members of the Cloud Sect, yet you lack even this bit of composure. How is that befitting of your status?" he scolded. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Let alone mere Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, even true Supreme Dao Artifacts, in his view, didn't warrant such a display of composure.

 Chapter 92 Easily Defeated

    "I..."Hearing Qinchuan's scolding and lesson, Wu Tian and all the elders immediately turned red with suffocation.
    As core members of the upper echelons of Congyun Sect, they were all of considerable age, and now they were being chastised by a teenager, condescendingly at that. Could there be anything more frustrating?
    "You, Zhang Guang!"
    Their faces reddened, and after quite an effort, they finally managed to squeeze out a few words.
    "Hmph, what do you know? You're just a greenhorn, completely unaware of what a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact is, yet you dare to speak so arrogantly in front of us!"
    Wu Tian scoffed.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but want to laugh.
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan couldn't help but sigh again. Congyun Sect had really declined.
    Even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, they regarded as a Divine Treasure.
    The legacy of their heydays had almost been squandered away.
    Thinking this, Qinchuan shook his head with a sigh, "If Wu Yong knew that the sect he founded had fallen to such a state, I wonder if he would be so angered by you ungrateful disciples that he'd climb out of his coffin?"
    "..."
    "I can't stand it anymore, this child is simply too arrogant!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's lament, Wu Tian and the elders immediately trembled with rage.
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    They had already accumulated a bellyful of anger earlier.
    If the Grand Elder had not been pressing down on them, they would have slapped this ignorant braggart to death already.
    "Today I must teach him a harsh lesson!"
    Wu Tian shouted, unable to contain his inner fury any longer, ready to discipline Qinchuan.
    "Stop!"
    The Grand Elder hurried forward to intervene.
    "Let him come!"
    Qinchuan raised his hand to stop the Grand Elder, his gaze settling on Wu Tian and the elders, his demeanor indifferent.
    "Young Master..."
    The Grand Elder's face showed worry, as Wu Tian's Cultivation Realm was in the Myriad Manifestation Realm, and the other elders present also possessed extremely profound cultivation levels.
    Although Qinchuan had once dominated the world, unbeatable era after era,
    he was now merely a recently reincarnated soul, with only the intermediate-stage cultivation of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. How could he possibly stand against people like Wu Tian?
    And Wu Tian and the other elders, unaware of Qinchuan's identity, feared they might injure Qinchuan by accident in their anger, which is why the Grand Elder wanted to advise Qinchuan.
    However, Qinchuan remained utterly unfazed, not taking people like Wu Tian seriously at all. Raising his hand to prevent the Grand Elder from intervening, he said indifferently, "I'll just teach you ungrateful disciples a good lesson on behalf of Wu Yong."
    "..."
    The Grand Elder opened his mouth but felt utterly embarrassed.
    Please be careful! Although I know you were unmatched in the world in your day, and no one dared claim invincibility or unbeatableness in front of you, you have only just reincarnated. Your Cultivation Realm is still only at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    The Grand Elder's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He genuinely worried that Wu Tian, completely provoked, might not hold back and accidentally kill Qinchuan with a slap.
    But seeing Qinchuan's resolute attitude, the Grand Elder dared not go against his will and had no choice but to remain vigilant at the highest level, ready to intervene at the slightest sign of trouble.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the elders were so angry they nearly spat blood.
    "Arrogant!"
    Wu Tian's eyes became thoroughly cold. He could not hold back any longer and said with a cold snort, "Since you are so oblivious to danger, I shall accommodate you today!"
    "Wu Yong's descendant, when did you become so hesitant? If you're going to act, then act. Spare me the nonsense!"
    Qinchuan berated.
    "..."
    Wu Tian's lungs were about to explode; he no longer wasted words and raised his hand to strike downwards at Qinchuan Town with a palm.
    "Boom!"
    His aura was sky-high, and his might was terrifying to the extreme. With Myriad Manifestation Realm cultivation, not to mention in Shanhe County, even when considering the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, he could be counted as an expert.
    With his cultivation, suppressing a junior at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm was as simple as it could get.
    Even a casual wisp of his Qi was not something that junior could withstand. Find adventures at empire
    However, when Wu Tian's palm struck down, suddenly, a terrifying golden power surged within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    Countless prohibitions and divine patterns whizzed and wove through the air like a dazzling galaxy, suddenly surging towards Qinchuan.
    This golden power was none other than the force of the prohibitions within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion!
    All the prohibitions in this Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion were set up by him in the years before.
    These prohibitions contained an unimaginably terrifying power.
    And yet, Qinchuan could easily wield this power, commanding it as if it were an extension of his own limbs!
    In fact, it wasn't just the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion.
    Looking across the entire Congyun Sect, he had laid out many schemes.
    The thirty-six Earth Dragons were merely an afterthought from his past and didn't count as a real setup.
    For those thirty-six Earth Dragons were originally thirty-six Dragon Veins.
    Qinchuan had drawn them out and injected them into the Congyun Sect to gather destiny and spiritual energy for the sect, which couldn't be considered part of his strategic setup.
    The real setup had not even been activated yet.
    However, right now, there was no need to activate those schemes.
    Merely by mobilizing the power of the prohibitions within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, he could easily teach these unfilial disciples of Wu Yong a lesson.
    With a casual raise of his hand, the golden power directly surged into his palm, and, radiating from the center of his palm, a light shield was formed that nonchalantly blocked Wu Tian's awe-inspiring palm strike.
    "What?! You can actually block my attack?!"
    Wu Tian was shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    Although he hadn't used much strength in that palm strike¡ªmerely a casual blow and holding back¡ªto him, regardless of Qin's apparent respect from the supreme elder and the various mysteries Qinchuan had shown, it wasn't likely that he truly meant to kill Qinchuan.
    He just intended to discipline him, plain and simple.
    And yet, Qinchuan was now calmly blocking his strike like a light breeze or a passing cloud!
    You must remember, his cultivation was at the Peak of the Myriad Manifestation Realm!
    And Qinchuan was at the mere Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    The disparity between their Cultivation Realms was like heaven and earth, a chasm utterly impossible to bridge!
    And now, Qinchuan had somehow leaped across this chasm?
    How could he not be astonished?
    Not just him, all the elders present were stunned.
    Even the supreme elder was, at that moment, at a loss for words, dumbstruck!
    When Wu Tian had made his move just now, the supreme elder had already been prepared to save Qinchuan from Wu Tian's hand at the critical moment!
    Yet he could have never anticipated that Qinchuan would simply block it so effortlessly.
    "You can't even touch the hem of my garment; you're far from qualified to discipline me,"
    Qinchuan said indifferently, his palm shield blocking Wu Tian's palm imprint, his demeanor unruffled. Then, with a slight turn of his hand, the light on his palm shook, and a robust, surging force immediately burst forth.
    Wu Tian was taken aback and felt a sense of dread, but before he could react, he was sent flying out directly.
    "Myriad Manifestation Realm? Truly not up to a single blow,"
    Qinchuan shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness.
    "..."
    The supreme elder and all the elders present were at a loss for words, standing there as if petrified.

 Chapter 93 The Power of Prohibitions

    "It's the power of the prohibitions! You can actually wield the prohibitive power within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?!""Impossible, this is impossible! How can you possibly activate and wield the prohibitive power within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?!"
    Wu Tian, who had been sent flying by Qinchuan's palm, slammed heavily into the wall, then fell down, his Qi and blood churning within him. However, he seemed not to notice it at all, instead, he stared at Qinchuan with a face full of shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    He finally realized that the golden power Qinchuan had used to send him flying was clearly the prohibitive power of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion!
    "What? The power of the prohibitions?!"
    The other elders present, upon hearing Wu Tian's words, also came to their senses, shocked as if they had seen a ghost, and looked towards Qinchuan with the same incredulous expression in their eyes.
    The prohibitive power within this Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion was both mysterious and powerful.
    If there was no special token, they could not even enter the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, let alone control and wield the prohibitive power within.
    But Qinchuan was just an outsider, a mere youth at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, so how could he control and wield the prohibitive power within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?
    Even the Grand Elders were taken aback, but then quickly came to a realization.
    No wonder Qinchuan could repel Wu Tian. Originally, he had been confident and relied on his ability to wield the prohibitive power of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, easily suppressing Wu Tian.
    "You brat, speak! How can you wield the prohibitive power within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion? What exactly did you do?"
    "Even the successive Sect Leaders and Grand Elders of the Congyun Sect cannot control and wield this prohibitive power, how can you command it at your fingertips?"
    Wu Tian suppressed the churning Qi and blood in his body, his gaze fixed on Qinchuan, and he said in a deep voice.
    Qinchuan glanced at him, his expression indifferent, "What's so difficult about wielding the prohibitive power within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion? The fact that you cannot control and wield it only means that your talents are dull and you can't perceive the mysteries of its prohibitions."
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's tone, and seeing his indifferent posture, Wu Tian and the elders present couldn't help but want to flip the table.
    This guy can't die without boasting?
    What made them even more furious was that the other side had to step on them while boasting!
    After all, they were senior figures of a sect, individuals with status and face. To reach such positions, could their talents and comprehension really be that lacking?
    "Huff..."
    The crowd took deep breaths to vent the frustration in their hearts.
    "What? Can't even take a few words of criticism?"
    "Not being able to understand such a simple prohibition, you have all lost Wu Yong's face."
    Qinchuan glanced over the crowd with disdain, and seeing their unconvinced and angry faces, he said indifferently.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the elders immediately couldn't suppress their anger, and one retorted, "Youngster, do you really think we are afraid of you, now that you can wield a trace of the prohibitive power of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion?!"
    "Although we don't know how you are able to wield the prohibitive power of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, given your age and cultivation level, your spiritual power can't be very strong. You cannot wield too much prohibitive power; being so arrogant, you are bound to pay the price for it!"
    One of the elders spoke with a lowered voice, coldly.
    "Oh? Is that so? If you want to make a move, feel free to try."
    Qinchuan curled the corner of his mouth, and said with complete ease, "Although my spiritual power is indeed not as strong as it used to be, teaching you disrespectful grandchildren a lesson is not something I mind too much."
    At Qinchuan's words, everyone suddenly flared up, "Arrogant!"
    "Capture him!"
    Wu Tian roared, taking the lead, with the elders rushing up together.
    "Ah, what lively excitement!"
    At Qinchuan's side, the Artifact Spirit of the Spring and Autumn Pen exclaimed with glee.
    "My foolish sister, they mean to do our master harm, and yet you stand here enjoying the show? Quickly suppress them for our master!"
    The Artifact Spirit of the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone cradled its forehead, declaring in a weary tone.
    "Right, right, suppress them!"
    The Artifact Spirit of the Spring and Autumn Pen clapped its hands in agreement.
    Following that, the Spring and Autumn Pen immediately flew out from Qinchuan's side, its body emitting brilliant, translucent glows of light, with the charm of the Dao swirling around it.
    All could see the Spring and Autumn Pen make a stroke in the void right in front of them.
    A radiant sharpness appeared instantly, like a surge of Sword Qi, sweeping towards Wu Tian and the elders.
    "What?!"
    "Be careful!"
    Seeing this, Wu Tian and the others suddenly contracted their pupils, feeling an imminent terror in their hearts.
    It must be understood that the Spring and Autumn Pen was a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact woven from Dao and reason, of extreme terrifying power.
    Even at this moment, without the augmentation of Qinchuan's mana, the autonomous attack it launched was immensely powerful.
    "Haotian Divine Palm!"
    "Limitless Monument Hand!"
    "..."
    Wu Tian and the elders were suddenly stricken with horror, hastily using their top divine skills acquired from cultivation to fend off the Spring and Autumn Pen's attack.
    "Boom, boom!"
    In an instant.
    The strokes and sharpness of the Spring and Autumn Pen, like Sword Qi, crashed onto the divine skills Wu Tian and the others had mustered, causing both their divine skills to shatter.
    A powerful surge of energy roiled, staggering Wu Tian and the others backward, their internal Qi and blood churned, their faces pale.
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan stood immovable, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone beside him emitting a divine radiance, shielding Qinchuan from the unleashed waves of power.
    He stood tall and straight, the unleashed energy waves blocked by the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone dissipated, turning into wisps of breeze, fluttering Qinchuan's hair and his bright white robe.
    Looking at the Spring and Autumn Pen that had acted, Qinchuan furrowed his brow, "Who told you to act?"
    "Ah, master, I saw them attacking you, so..."
    Seeing Qinchuan displeased, the Spring and Autumn Pen instantly became somewhat bewildered and nervous, like a child who had done something wrong. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Thereupon, Qinchuan spoke, "If you suppress them all, how am I to stretch my muscles?"
    "..."
    The Supreme Elder was at a loss for words.
    Wu Tian and the other elders in attendance also had their faces twitching slightly, the corners of their eyes jumping, feeling as if they were about to spit fire from their chest.
    "Come back. Next time, do not act rashly without my permission," Qinchuan instructed.
    At these words, the Spring and Autumn Pen quickly nodded like a pecking chicken, flying back to him.
    Qinchuan, looking at Wu Tian and the others who were repelled by the Spring and Autumn Pen, shook his head, his disappointment clear, "To be repelled by a mere Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, you're probably the worst generation of Sect Leaders and Elders I've ever seen from the Congyun Sect."
    Hearing this, Wu Tian and the others were internally seething with embarrassment and anger. A mere Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact? This was an Emperor Artifact, incredibly powerful!
    At the same time, they were also profoundly shocked because these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts had truly accepted Qinchuan as their master.
    He, a mere martial artist in the Condensed Truth Realm, hadn't even cultivated mana yet, and couldn't possibly wield treasures like Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts. What virtue or ability could he have to make two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts acknowledge him as master?!

 Chapter 94 Congyun Sects Plight

    After giving Wu Tian and the others a disdainful glance, Qinchuan was too lazy to entangle with them any further. He took Qin Xiaoyu's hand and walked towards the outside of the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.The Grand Elder hastily followed, carefully saying, "Young master, the sect master and the elders were unaware of your identity, hence the offense. Please do not take it to heart."
    Qinchuan shook his head and responded with a faint smile, "I am not petty enough to quibble with a few juniors."
    Wu Tian and the elders, who had just caught up from behind, heard Qinchuan's words and their livers ached with frustration.
    They, a group of old men, were being called juniors by a teenager around the age of fifteen or sixteen, which threw them into disarray.
    Who exactly are the juniors here?
    However, they did not dare to act rashly at this moment.
    Because the young man in front of them was simply too bizarre.
    He could wield the force of the prohibitions within their Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion at will.
    Moreover, he had also gained the support and recognition of two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    In addition, the Grand Elder was there to back him up.
    They found that as high-ranking members of the sect, they could not even overpower a young novice, which left them feeling incredibly depressed and stifled.
    After leaving the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, he returned to the Cloud Treasure Hall.
    "I came here for two reasons, one is to retrieve what belongs to me, and the other is to borrow the Congyun Sect's Holy Pond."
    Standing beside the Spirit Pond in the Cloud Treasure Hall, Qinchuan said casually as he watched two Eight-Treasure Fish swim in the pond.
    "What? You dare to contemplate taking advantage of our Congyun Sect's Holy Pond?"
    Hearing Qinchuan mention the Holy Pond, Wu Tian and the elders present changed their expression subtly, directly ignoring Qinchuan's first half of the sentence, their intense gaze fixed on Qinchuan.
    "Hmph, our Congyun Sect's Holy Pond is extremely precious, how could you simply borrow it just because you said so?"
    Wu Tian immediately snorted coldly, decisively refusing.
    Qinchuan turned his head and glanced at him, speaking indifferently, "I was merely stating the fact, not seeking your opinion."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the others felt a choke in their throats.
    "Hmph, the Congyun Sect's Holy Pond contains endless essence of power and is one of the greatest chances and fortunes of our Congyun Sect. Even the True Disciples and Core Disciples of our sect must make significant contributions to the Congyun Sect and then be recognized by all decision-making levels of the sect before they can enter the pond for an hour of cultivation."
    "What status do you hold to ask to borrow the Congyun Sect's Holy Pond?"
    Wu Tian said coldly.
    "As I said, I am not asking for your opinion."
    Qinchuan said indifferently, "Besides, why would I, Qinchuan, need your consent to use the Congyun Sect's Holy Pond?"
    "You, you, you're outrageous!"
    Upon hearing this, Wu Tian and the elders trembled with anger, turning to the Grand Elder and saying, "Grand Elder, this child is so arrogant and ambitious that he dares to set his sights on the Holy Pond. Are you still going to protect him?!"
    However, the Grand Elder ignored Wu Tian and the others, bowed deeply to Qinchuan and respectfully asked, "When does the young master need the Holy Pond, so I may make preparations in advance?"
    Wu Tian and the elders were petrified at the response, then said in exasperation, "Grand Elder! Opening the Holy Pond will consume endless resources and treasures, and our Congyun Sect is now in decline like the West Mountain, its heritage nearly depleted; even the cultivation resources for the sect disciples and elders are gradually becoming scarce. How can there be excess resources to maintain the operation of the Holy Pond?!"
    "Short of resources for daily cultivation? Heritage depleted?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan frowned, "Has the Congyun Sect really fallen to such a state?"
    The Grand Elder's face reddened with embarrassment and, bowing deeply, he said, "We have failed our ancestors in guarding their legacy, leading the sect to such destitution¡­ However, young master, please rest assured, I will find the resources by all means to open the Holy Pond for you¡­"
    "..."
    Qinchuan slightly closed his eyes upon hearing this, well aware that Congyun Sect had fallen into decline, but he hadn't expected it to be more desolate than he imagined.
    It had declined to the point where it lacked even the basic resources necessary for the sect members' daily cultivation.
    Now they were continuously downsizing, gradually reducing the supply of resources needed for daily cultivation.
    They were even relying on selling various treasures from the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion to exchange for cultivation resources.
    This was obviously just a stopgap measure.
    If they couldn't find new sources and merely relied on selling treasures from the sect's pavilion for resources, they would inevitably run out, and when that happened, the whole Congyun Sect might well dissolve.
    Seeing the Congyun Sect he used to command through Wu Yong, which once had been prestigious, now fallen to such a state, Qinchuan couldn't help but feel a complexity of emotions.
    After all, it was Wu Yong who founded the Congyun Sect.
    But, it was at his behest that Wu Yong had established it.
    From the various measures and arrangements he made in Congyun Sect, one could guess that he had once dedicated some effort to it too.
    From the Divine Realm's Mount Buzhou, he had drawn thirty-six top-tier Dragon Veins and infused them into the underground of Congyun Sect to consolidate its destiny and transform the sect's location into a top-tier Blessed Land.
    He had also crafted the Thousand Illusion Tower to test and select disciples with firm Dao Hearts.
    And he left behind the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion and various other methods.
    Yet now, a hundred thousand years had swiftly passed.
    And upon his return, he found Congyun Sect had fallen to this extent.
    However, it was only a moment of stupor before Qinchuan regained his composure, returning to his usual indifference.
    Having lived nine lives and through countless years, he had witnessed too much and grown accustomed to the rise and fall of many. Although he felt a touch of sentimentality, it didn't affect his mental state or emotions.
    After all, at his level, he had already become indifferent to many matters.
    What comforted him was that, at least, the foundation of Congyun Sect was still there.
    Then suddenly, as if recalling something, Qinchuan asked the Supreme Elder, "Isn't there the Myriad Spirit Garden? Why has it fallen to such a state?"
    The Myriad Spirit Garden was another significant gift he had given to Wu Yong back in the day, a large secret realm he had opened up.
    With supreme methods, he had connected to the Divine Realm and drawn in its heavenly spiritual energy to irrigate the Myriad Spirit Garden, planting countless Spirit Grasses and treasures within it.
    Those Spirit Grasses and treasures, nourished by the heavenly spiritual energy of the Divine Realm, grew extremely fast. Many which would normally take ten thousand years to mature would only need a thousand years in the Myriad Spirit Garden and contained more potent, powerful essences and stronger effects.
    Moreover, cultivating within the Myriad Spirit Garden could yield twice the results with half the effort.
    However, the heavenly spiritual energy within the Myriad Spirit Garden, drawn by Qinchuan from the Divine Realm, could not be absorbed in excess by the Martial Artists and Cultivators of the Lower Realm.
    Otherwise, the Divine Power particles contained within it would accumulate in the body, leading to insurmountable issues, and their mortal frames would not withstand it; they would burst and die.
    Nevertheless, even so, just the Spirit Grasses and treasures from the Myriad Spirit Garden would be enough to keep Congyun Sect prospering.
    But now that Congyun Sect had declined to this point, unless he was mistaken, something must have happened to the Myriad Spirit Garden as well.
    Indeed.
    Upon Qinchuan's mention of the Myriad Spirit Garden, the Supreme Elder's expression immediately darkened, and he said with shame, "Young Master, the various powers of the Tianyuan Nation pressed together, and the Myriad Spirit Garden has become a public secret realm. Every time it opens, geniuses from all sides flood in. Our Congyun Sect's disciples have dwindled, and it's become difficult to compete for treasures within the Myriad Spirit Garden; we've not had a harvest in a long time..."
    "..."
    At these words, Qinchuan's mouth twitched, at a loss for what to say.

 Chapter 95 Innate Deficiencies

    Qinchuan looked at the Grand Elder and truly did not know what to say.They were truly a bunch of family-decaying wastes.
    How splendid was the Congyun Sect back in the day?
    In just under a hundred thousand years, it had fallen to such a state.
    To be exact, it had not even been a full hundred thousand years.
    Because the decline of the Congyun Sect began after Wu Yong left.
    And Wu Yong left some seventy to eighty thousand years ago.
    The Grand Elder hung his head low, too ashamed to speak.
    Wu Tian and the other elders also had embarrassed expressions. Although the decline of the Congyun Sect did not start with their generation, they had also failed to restore the glory of the Congyun Sect and felt ashamed before their ancestors.
    Things having come thus far, Qinchuan was too lazy to continue reprimanding them and simply asked, "When will the spirit grasses and precious medicines in the Myriad Spirit Garden next be ripe for harvest?"
    Hearing this, the Grand Elder hurriedly replied, "There's just under three months left until the Myriad Spirit Garden opens again."
    Qinchuan nodded and said, "I see."
    "In three months, I will make a trip to the Myriad Spirit Garden."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the other elders frowned and said, "You're going to the Myriad Spirit Garden?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Wu Tian and the others, too lazy to waste words with them.
    However, Wu Tian opened his mouth and said, "Nowadays, the Myriad Spirit Garden is already controlled by the Xuantian Sect and other major sects. Even our Congyun Sect's talented disciples, when they enter in groups, find it hard to gain anything. You, a mere Condensed Truth Realm cultivator, even if you enter the Myriad Spirit Garden, what can you do?"
    "Your Congyun Sect's talented disciples?"
    Hearing Wu Tian's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but curl his lips and said, "Are you referring to the likes of Liu Qingyu and Wu Shanhe? If it were in the past, these so-called talented disciples you speak of, like Liu Qingyu and his ilk, wouldn't even qualify to be menial labor disciples, and as for Wu Shanhe, at best he could be an ordinary outer disciple. And he's also considered talented?"
    "You!"
    Wu Tian's face instantly turned the color of a pig's liver upon hearing these words¡ªWu Shanhe was his son!
    "Junior, you're too arrogant, to disdain the Congyun Sect like this. Do you really think the Congyun Sect lacks for talents?!"
    An elder spoke with indignation.
    "The Congyun Sect does have some real talents, such as Elder Gu Chuan's direct disciple Zhou Xi he took two years ago, who possesses the Taiyin True Meridian. Although she does not have an extremely rare special physique, she is still a top-notch prodigy. She joined the sect only two years ago, and now, at under eighteen years of age, she has already reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm," another elder added with a grave voice.
    "That's right, my disciple Zhou Xi, who was born with the Taiyin True Meridian and cultivates the Power of Taiyin, has reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm before the age of eighteen, hardly finding any rival among her peers! Doesn't she deserve the title of a 'talent'?" the elder named Gu Chuan stood up, stroking his beard and looking quite proud as he spoke.
    "The Taiyin True Meridian?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan could not help but sneer and shook his head, "Since when did the Taiyin True Meridian, an innate disability, become a mark of talent?"
    "You, you, you... What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's comment, Elder Gu Chuan's face instantly turned the color of a pig's liver, shaking with anger.
    His disciple Zhou Xi, the proud Taiyin True Meridian, had always been his pride, and he had taken great care in her cultivation, filled with expectations.
    But now, the proud Taiyin True Meridian, in Qinchuan's mouth, had become an innate disability!
    "The Taiyin True Meridian, although it can condense the Power of Taiyin and accelerate cultivation, is an act of self-harm. Once a certain realm is reached, the accumulated Power of Taiyin within the body will become uncontrollable, freezing the Eight Extraordinary Meridians. Eventually, all of the meridians in the body will stiffen, not only will one's cultivation level be wasted, but the body will also become increasingly weak until the life span is cut short."
    "Only you would consider the Taiyin True Meridian as treasure."
    Seeing Gu Chuan's agitated face, Qinchuan shook his head and said. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "You..."
    Gu Chuan, furious, with his chest heaving, pointed tremblingly at Qinchuan, "Nonsense!"
    "At such a young age, what do you know about the Taiyin True Meridian, and how much do you understand? Yet you dare speak without restraint, making wild statements and slandering the Taiyin True Meridian!?"
    "This really infuriates me!"
    Gu Chuan took a deep breath, trying hard to calm his anger. If it weren't for the fear of Qinchuan's bizarre previous actions, as well as the presence of an elder by his side, he would've lost control and suppressed this presumptuous junior long ago.
    The other elders also shook their heads, feeling that Qinchuan's words were utter nonsense.
    After giving Qinchuan a cold look, the elders said to Gu Chuan, "Elder Gu, calm down. This youngster, at such a young age, cannot possibly understand the power of the Taiyin True Meridian. His nonsensical talks are merely for attention-seeking. Don't let it affect your health."
    "Exactly, exactly, this kid probably doesn't even know what the Taiyin True Meridian is. There's no need to get angry over him."
    The group of you saying this and me saying that made Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh.
    He didn't know what the Taiyin True Meridian was?
    If even he didn't understand the Taiyin True Meridian in this world, then truly no one under the heavens could claim to understand it.
    But he couldn't be bothered to waste more words with them. After glancing at Gu Chuan, he casually dropped a sentence, "Since your disciple has already cultivated to the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, I suppose the effects of the Taiyin True Meridian must have begun to show. Why don't you go ask your disciple whether, since cultivating to the Meridian Opening Realm, he often feels the True Qi in his body flowing erratically and the meridians beginning to ache subtly?"
    "Feigning magical powers."
    Gu Chuan snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, put his hands behind his back in disdain, then shot Qinchuan a contemptuous glance, looking as if he thought Qinchuan was full of nonsense.
    Qinchuan didn't bother to pay him any more attention and turned to the elder, "Alright, let's go get the items."
    He was referring to the items he had left in the Cloud Sect for Wu Yong to keep safe on his behalf.
    These were the things he had prepared for his own reincarnation, some especially precious materials for awakening the Innate Pupils.
    The primary reason for his visit to the Cloud Sect was to retrieve these materials and awaken the Innate Pupils.
    Next, he wanted to awaken the Treasured Body for Qin Xiaoyu and to meet Wu Yong, who once served under him in past years.
    Unexpectedly, Wu Yong had already vanished 80,000 years before.
    And the Cloud Sect had also declined to such an extent that they struggled to gather resources even to open the Holy Pond.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the elder quickly bowed and responded, "Young master, please follow me."
    Qinchuan, holding Qin Xiaoyu's hand, followed the elder towards the forbidden grounds of the Cloud Sect.
    Wu Tian and the other elders frowned one after another, but they were stopped by the elder.
    "Has the elder been charmed by that boy? To be so submissive to him!"
    One of the elders said discontentedly.
    "That kid could enter the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion without a token and even control and harness the Prohibitions within the Pavilion, even achieving recognition from two and a half Supreme Dao Artifacts¡ªit's bizarre."
    "There must be secrets about this person that we do not understand. The elder might know something but seems unwilling to disclose it..."
    "Hmph, I do not know what secrets the man holds, but his arrogance is indeed unprecedented in my experience. To actually call the Taiyin True Meridian an Innate Disability is simply absurd!"
    As the group watched Qinchuan and the elder walk away, they couldn't help but discuss among themselves.

 Chapter 96 The Saint Heir Turmoil

    The Forbidden Ground of Congyun Sect.The Great Elder took great care in procuring the object Qinchuan had entrusted to Wu Yong for safekeeping years ago and presented it to Qinchuan, "Young Master."
    Qinchuan glanced at the ancient wooden box held in the hands of the Great Elder. The box apparently had not been opened yet, with the prohibitions left on it still intact.
    Qinchuan took the wooden box and said to the Great Elder, "I will be staying in Congyun Sect for a while. Arrange an identity for me."
    Having the Great Elder arrange a proper identity was to avoid unnecessary troubles.
    However, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Great Elder found himself in a difficult situation, not knowing what kind of identity to arrange for Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan looked at him and said, "Has the Saint Heir of this generation of Congyun Sect been established?"
    The Great Elder quickly replied, "Not yet established, does the Young Master mean..."
    Qinchuan simply looked at him evenly.
    The Great Elder hurriedly said, "I will take care of it right away."
    "First, arrange a residence for me. I will be entering a cultivation retreat for a while." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan raised his hand to stop the Great Elder from leaving.
    ¡­
    A moment later.
    "Young Master, this peak is the Spirit Peak where the Saint Heirs of Congyun Sect have resided through the generations, known as Heaven-Piercing Peak. The environment here is uniquely excellent, filled with abundant spiritual energy. Do you find it satisfactory, Young Master?"
    The Great Elder personally led Qinchuan to one of the thirty-six great Spirit Peaks of Congyun Sect, Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Beneath each of the thirty-six great Spirit Peaks lay an Earth Dragon, transformed from the Dragon Vein that Qinchuan had driven into years ago.
    Upon arriving at Heaven-Piercing Peak, the Earth Dragon beneath sensed Qinchuan's presence and showed itself to pay respects.
    Qinchuan gently stroked the head of the Earth Dragon before him, gave it a few instructions, and the obedient dragon returned underground.
    Qinchuan then took a look around the environment of Heaven-Piercing Peak and nodded, "This place is good."
    With that, Qinchuan led Qin Xiaoyu towards the grand palace at the peak of the mountain.
    Seeing that Qinchuan was satisfied with the place, the Great Elder breathed a sigh of relief and took his leave, "I will take my leave now, Young Master. Should you have any commands, feel free to summon me at any time."
    Saying this, the Great Elder left behind a Communication Talisman Command.
    Qinchuan calmly nodded and accepted the talisman, "You may leave, I will summon you if there is anything."
    The Great Elder bowed and retreated.
    Qinchuan, with Qin Xiaoyu in tow, stepped into the Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace.
    Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace was the main hall of Heaven-Piercing Peak and seemed incredibly grand and majestic, and it appeared to have a sense of history about it.
    The previous master of Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace was Wu Tian.
    Now that Wu Tian had become the Sect Master of Congyun Sect, and with the sect increasingly in decline over the years, no new Saint Heir had been established; thus, Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace had remained vacant.
    "Wow, brother, this house is so big!" Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but exclaim in amazement as she followed Qinchuan into the palace, struck by its grandeur and majesty.
    Qinchuan, however, took it for granted.
    Obviously, the Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace was built during the glorious days of Congyun Sect, which is why it was so majestic.
    Currently, it would be impossible for Congyun Sect to afford such luxurious construction of a palace.
    After the Great Elder left, he soon returned to Heaven-Piercing Peak, bringing along a group of menial disciples, some servants, and maids for attendance.
    Qinchuan did not refuse this suggestion and allowed these menial disciples and servants to stay.
    Among these menial disciples and servants, there was a leader responsible for managing all the trivial matters of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    ...
    From the Cloud Treasure Hall.
    "What? You want to make Qinchuan our Cloud Sect's Saint Heir, Supreme Elder?!"
    "How can this be? The position of Saint Heir is not a trivial matter, how can you make such a rash decision!"
    When the Supreme Elder's decision to make Qinchuan the Cloud Sect's Saint Heir was announced, it immediately provoked strong opposition from Wu Tian and the high-ranking elders.
    "Supreme Elder, not to mention that Qinchuan's origins are unclear and his person is full of peculiarities, even his mere Condensed Truth Realm Cultivation Level, what qualifications does he have to be the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect? Let's not talk about what the other disciples within the sect would think, even the other five Superior Sects, if they learn that our Cloud Sect has actually chosen a mere Condensed Truth Realm martial artist as the Saint Heir, they will probably laugh their heads off!"
    Elder Gu Chuan said in a grave voice, reacting particularly vehemently, with an extremely firm attitude.
    To make an ignorant madman who had just joined their Cloud Sect, with only a Cultivation Level of the Condensed Truth Realm, their Cloud Sect's Saint Heir?!
    What a joke!
    In the entire history of the Cloud Sect that spans a hundred thousand years, there has never been such a precedent!
    The Saint Heirs of the other Superior Sects in Shanhe County are almost all above the Seventh Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Especially the Saint Heir of the Taixuan Sect, which is currently the strongest among the Superior Sects, is rumored to have attained the Spirit Martial Realm.
    Even if our Cloud Sect has now declined, we're still one of the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County. If we really need to establish a Saint Heir, wouldn't we at least require a Cultivation Level of the Meridian Opening Realm?!
    And now, the Supreme Elder actually wants to appoint a novice disciple who has just reached the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm as the Saint Heir. If this gets out, won't it be a huge laughingstock?
    Wu Tian, currently the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elder's disciple, also couldn't help but frown and opposed his own master, the Supreme Elder's decision, saying, "Supreme Elder, I will not agree to this either!"
    "That Qinchuan may indeed have some talent, but after all, he only possesses the Cultivation Level of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, and he has just officially joined the sect today. If we really make him the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect, how will he command respect?"
    The Supreme Elder frowned, not expecting the elders' response to be so vehement.
    "If the Supreme Elder insists on making him the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect, it's not impossible, but it depends on whether he has the capability!"
    It was at this moment that Elder Gu Chuan suddenly spoke again.
    "Hm? What do you mean by that, Elder Gu?"
    The Supreme Elder and others, including Wu Tian, all turned to look at Gu Chuan.
    "In three months' time, the Myriad Spirit Garden will open, and indeed our Cloud Sect should establish a Saint Heir to lead the disciples there to fight for it."
    Gu Chuan said in a serious tone, "Although in the previous battles, our Cloud Sect suffered heavy losses and gained almost nothing, this time, our Cloud Sect has indeed recruited a few geniuses with potential to make a fight for it."
    Upon hearing these words, Wu Tian and the other elders' eyes flickered slightly, and they nodded in agreement.
    Now facing a resource crisis, Cloud Sect must send people into the Myriad Spirit Garden during its opening, no matter what.
    Gu Chuan continued, "Previously, didn't that Qinchuan show contempt for the geniuses of our Cloud Sect? If he can defeat the many geniuses of our Cloud Sect without relying on any external forces, and suppress his peers, then that would prove he indeed has the qualifications to become the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect."
    "Otherwise, if the Supreme Elder forces the establishment of him as the Saint Heir, it will be difficult to win over the others and will only cause the disciples of the sect to lose heart!"
    Hearing Gu Chuan's words, Wu Tian and the other elders' eyes lit up, and they nodded, saying, "Elder Gu Chuan's proposal is good!"
    "If that Qinchuan really has the ability to suppress his peers and outperform all geniuses of our Cloud Sect, then what is wrong with breaking the norm and making him the Saint Heir?"
    The Supreme Elder frowned upon hearing this, and even though he held a lofty position in the Cloud Sect, Wu Tian, along with all the elders, were opposed. If he continued to act alone, it would probably indeed cause the higher-ups of the Cloud Sect to become disheartened.
    Therefore, he relayed this matter to Qinchuan through a Communication Talisman Command to see Qinchuan's attitude first.
    "Let it be as they say then."
    "I just want to see if these so-called geniuses of the Cloud Sect, like Liu Qingyu and the others, are really as weak as claimed. I hope they do not disappoint me."
    Within the Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace, Qinchuan said nonchalantly.

 Chapter 97 Teacher and Disciple Conversation

    Having received Qinchuan's response, the Supreme Elder no longer hesitated and agreed to Elder Gu Chuan's proposal.Seeing that the Supreme Elder had agreed to his proposal, a smile immediately appeared at the corner of Elder Gu Chuan's mouth.
    He didn't suggest this merely to prevent the Supreme Elder from appointing Qinchuan as the Saint Heir. He also saw it as an opportunity for his disciple to vie for the position of Saint Heir.
    Not just Elder Gu Chuan but also several other elders present backed his proposal, harboring similar intentions.
    When the Supreme Elder, Sect Master Wu Tian, and the other high-ranking elders reached a consensus, the matter was naturally settled.
    ...
    After the meeting ended.
    Elder Gu Chuan hurried back to Yunhai Peak, which he presided over, and immediately summoned his direct disciple.
    "Disciple pays respect to Master."
    Outside the Yunhai Grand Hall, Zhou Xi arrived gracefully, with each step blooming like a lotus.
    She was tall and possessed a stunningly beautiful face that could bring nations to their knees, causing the blooming flowers on Yunhai Peak to pale in comparison.
    In this regard, what Zhou Rong and Liu Qingyu had said when they went to Great Wilderness City to annul the marriage on her behalf was not an empty boast. She truly possessed exceptional beauty.
    Elder Gu Chuan sat in a round-backed chair, holding a cup of tea. Seeing Zhou Xi enter, a kindly smile immediately appeared on his face.
    To him, looking at his disciple was far more pleasing than looking at that Qinchuan!
    His own disciple was not only stunningly beautiful, but she also carried the Taiyin True Meridian, and she was extremely talented. At not quite eighteen years old, she had already reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, which filled him with pride.
    Aside from talking big, what could Qinchuan compare to his own disciple in?
    Elder Gu Chuan's face darkened again at the thought of the Supreme Elder wanting to appoint that man as the Saint Heir.
    Observing her master's changing expressions, Zhou Xi softly inquired, "Master, what troubles you? Is there any way your disciple can help alleviate your concerns?"
    Elder Gu Chuan took a deep breath, composed his expression, and the image of that boastful person lingered in his mind. Flinging the teacup onto the table beside him, he said, "Today, I met an ignorant braggart who, for some reason, is valued by the Supreme Elder. He even wants to appoint this person as the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect's current generation."
    "Hmph, that person is just a teenager of fifteen or sixteen, and he only joined our Cloud Sect today. His cultivation is merely at the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm. What right does he have to be our Cloud Sect's Saint Heir? Moreover, there is something peculiar about him everywhere..."
    As Elder Gu Chuan talked about the peculiarity surrounding Qinchuan, he abruptly stopped, remembering the Supreme Elder's instructions and warnings not to disclose any of the strange aspects surrounding Qinchuan.
    Hearing her master's words, Zhou Xi couldn't help but frown slightly, "The Supreme Elder wants to appoint a martial artist who has just joined the sect and is only at the Condensed Truth Realm as the Saint Heir?!"
    Zhou Xi naturally understood what it meant to be the Saint Heir.
    It could be said that in any sect, the position of Saint Heir was coveted by all disciples.
    Only the most outstanding disciples in a sect could ascend to this position. With such a prestigious status, second only to the Sect Master, even the elders had no authority over the Saint Heir.
    In the Cloud Sect, there had already been many outstanding disciples eyeing the position of Saint Heir.
    As an outstanding disciple of her generation in the Cloud Sect, Zhou Xi naturally also had designs on this position.
    After all, becoming the Saint Heir would grant her access to more cultivation resources, allowing her to grow faster.
    However, for years, the Cloud Sect had had no plans to appoint a Saint Heir.
    And now, the Congyun Sect had finally decided to establish a Saint Heir.
    However, they had just learned that the Supreme Elder intended to make a Martial Artist who had just joined the Sect and was at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm the Saint Heir!
    How could anyone accept this?!
    "To make a Martial Artist who has just joined the Sect and is only at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm the Saint Heir, Master, if I may be so bold to ask, is that person the Supreme Elder's illegitimate child?"
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but blurt out.
    Because this was truly beyond belief. If not for this reason, then why would the Supreme Elder nominate a mere Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm to be the Saint Heir?
    And it was a Martial Artist who had just entered the Sect at that!
    Appointing a Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm to be the Saint Heir was unprecedented, not only in Shanhe County but in the entirety of Tianyuan Nation.
    Because, in a sense, the Saint Heir was also a part of a Sect's face.
    It represented the younger generation of a Sect.
    To let a Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm become the Saint Heir, was that telling others that the younger generation of the Congyun Sect was no more?
    If that was the case, it would be better to keep the position of Saint Heir vacant!
    Hearing his disciple's words brimming with discontent, Gu Chuan couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Not only you do not understand, even I and the others are at a loss."
    "Thankfully, the Supreme Elder did not proceed solely on his own volition and has agreed to my suggestion," he continued.
    Speaking of which, Gu Chuan looked at Zhou Xi with a gentle smile and said, "Xi'er, the proposal I made this time states that if that person can suppress all the talented disciples of our Congyun Sect, dominating his peers, then we will agree to let him become the Saint Heir." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Similarly, this is also an opportunity for all of you."
    "As long as you defeat this person and then overtake your peers, whoever among you will be the Saint Heir of our generation in Congyun Sect."
    "Xi'er, your Power of Taiyin is becoming more profound, and your strength is increasing rapidly. As long as you defeat this person and then surpass the other geniuses of your generation, you will be the Congyun Sect's Saint Heir," he added.
    Upon hearing Gu Chuan's words, Zhou Xi's eyes suddenly shone with a gleam of brilliance.
    Zhou Xi, who had been indignant about the Supreme Elder nominating a newly-joined Condensed Truth Realm Martial Artist as the Saint Heir, now felt as if she had seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
    Endowed with the Taiyin True Meridian, and now one of the outstanding individuals among her peers, she had a great chance to vie for the position of Saint Heir.
    "I will definitely live up to Master's expectations," she said, her eyes sparkling with determination.
    Gu Chuan smiled and nodded, but when he thought of Qinchuan's arrogant and presumptuous remarks before, his tone became somewhat grave, "My disciple, when you go to challenge that youngster, remember to give him a good lesson on my behalf."
    Zhou Xi was startled, "Has this person offended Master?"
    If it was merely because the Supreme Elder intended to make the other party the Saint Heir, her master would not be this perturbed.
    Gu Chuan's expression darkened as he said, "Relying on the Supreme Elder's protection, that person is haughty and arrogant to the extreme, looking down upon everyone, despising all of us in the Congyun Sect, even going so far as to utter wild claims before, declaring the Taiyin True Meridian to be innately deficient, an innate disability, something which truly infuriates me!"
    "Not only that, but he also said that since you have already reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, your Taiyin True Meridian must have started to show some effects, and he even told me to ask you whether, since your cultivation, you've often felt your True Qi flowing chaotically and your meridians starting to ache faintly, which is simply absurd!"
    As he spoke of this, Gu Chuan looked disdainful, yet he failed to notice that his own disciple's face had drastically changed upon hearing these words!

 Chapter 98 Find Him to Save Lives!

    "Hmm? Xi'er, what's wrong?"Gu Chuan turned to look back and noticed Zhou Xi suddenly stiffen with a strange expression on her face, he couldn't help but ask with concern.
    Zhou Xi snapped back to her senses, took a deep breath, and stared at Gu Chuan, pressing her lips together before saying, "Master, did he... really say that?"
    If before, Zhou Xi had dismissed Qin Chuan's words about the Taiyin True Meridian being innately deficient and disabled, considering him an ignorant braggart,
    Now, hearing the latter half of Qin Chuan's words relayed by Gu Chuan, it was like a boulder had been dropped into the calm depths of her heart, stirring up a thousand waves!
    Because, ever since her rapid ascension to the Meridian Opening Realm, she indeed started experiencing the symptoms described by Qin Chuan¡ªa disorderly flow of True Qi within her body that she couldn't control, and even repeatedly suffering from the painful bites of cold poison, along with frequent aches in her meridians.
    Until now, she had thought it was merely due to cultivating too quickly, leaving behind some hidden troubles, so she didn't take it to heart, nor did she mention it to anyone.
    However, the symptoms she had never spoken of to anyone were precisely articulated by this person, which immediately caused turmoil in her heart.
    Was it merely a coincidence, or was it as that person said, that the innate meridians were truly innately deficient and disabled?!
    Gu Chuan had not perceived his cherished disciple's thoughts; he thought that Zhou Xi was just angry at Qin Chuan's words and sought to comfort her, "He's just a young fool trying to gain attention, disciple, don't take it to heart."
    Zhou Xi, however, looked anxious and pressed him urgently, "Master, what else did he say?"
    Seeing Zhou Xi's anxious expression, Gu Chuan suddenly realized the gravity of the situation and, with a change in face and a mix of shock and disbelief, asked, "Xi'er... did he really hit the mark?!"
    Biting her lip tightly, Zhou Xi didn't hide from her master and spoke truthfully, "I won't hide it from Master, ever since I advanced to the Meridian Opening Realm, I've often felt an uncontrollable, chaotic flow of True Qi. Especially recently, my body's meridians have started to ache."
    "What did you say, you actually experienced the symptoms he mentioned?!"
    Hearing his precious disciple's words, Gu Chuan's mouth fell open in utter shock, staring at Zhou Xi with eyes filled with disbelief, "Could he truly have hit the mark?!"
    Zhou Xi pressed her lips tightly, silently confirming it.
    "Hisss..."
    Gu Chuan, seeing this, couldn't help but inhale sharply. He had always believed Qin Chuan's claims to be sheer nonsense, meant only to cause a sensation, yet Qin Chuan had actually hit the nail on the head!
    Yet he was filled with doubt and disbelief; even he did not know these secrets of the Taiyin True Meridian. How then could Qin Chuan, a youth of fifteen or sixteen, have come to know them?!
    Could it be that the Taiyin True Meridian was, as Qin Chuan claimed, inherently deficient and disabled?
    Gu Chuan's expression varied, struggling to accept this fact.
    "No, impossible. The power of the Taiyin True Meridian is indisputable. Xi'er, not even eighteen, has already cultivated to the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. How could she possibly be innately deficient?!"
    Gu Chuan took a deep breath, thinking thus to himself, convinced it must be a coincidence.
    But if it truly was a coincidence, then what was the explanation for the symptoms his precious disciple was displaying?
    Then, recalling Qin Chuan's statements about the Taiyin True Meridian, Gu Chuan's face changed again and again. Finally, his gaze fell on his precious disciple Zhou Xi, and with a fierce clench of his teeth, he grabbed her and charged out of the Yunhai Grand Hall, "Let's go!"
    "Master, where are we going?"
    Zhou Xi was immediately startled and hurriedly followed Gu Chuan with quick steps.
    "Go find that lad!"
    Gu Chuan spoke urgently, "Since that lad could blurt out the symptoms of the Taiyin True Meridian on the spot, he must have some remedy! Go find him, go find him to save a life!" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He still clearly remembered the words Qinchuan had said before.
    The symptoms caused by the Taiyin True Meridian would get progressively worse! After developing to a certain point, the Power of Taiyin accumulated in the body would completely lose control, sealing the eight extraordinary meridians, and eventually the whole body's meridians would stiffen, not only rendering all cultivation wasted, but the body would also become weaker and weaker, until vitality is eroded, and one dies a physical and spiritual death!
    And judging from the symptoms Zhou Xi had just mentioned, the Power of Taiyin inside her body was already beginning to lose control, with her meridians frequently feeling a dull pain. If nothing unexpected happened, the meridians throughout her body would gradually stiffen, ultimately leading to her demise!
    He had such high hopes for his precious disciple; how could he watch Zhou Xi wilt like a flower?
    Therefore, at this moment, Gu Chuan was agitated as fire, pulling Zhou Xi as he rushed out of Yunhai Peak in a frenzy, looking for that "ignorant madman" to seek a cure!
    When Zhou Xi heard Gu Chuan say they were going to find Qinchuan to save her life, her face turned deathly pale. Could she... die?!
    Along the way, many elders noticed Elder Gu Chuan, who was carrying Zhou Xi and speeding on a rainbow toward Heaven-Piercing Peak where Qinchuan was, and couldn't help but grow thoughtful.
    "Hehe, Elder Gu is really impatient, isn't he? Just got back to Yunhai Peak and already can't wait to bring your disciple to discipline that lad?"
    Elder Qian approached and intercepted Gu Chuan with a laugh, "Um, it seems that niece Zhou's cultivation has improved even further, she must be close to entering the intermediate stage of the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, right?"
    "Get out of the way, don't block me, I don't have time to chat with you today!"
    Gu Chuan was preoccupied with finding Qinchuan to cure his disciple's ailment caused by the Taiyin True Meridian; he had no time to chatter and pushed away Elder Qian, who was in his way, and continued to rush forward with Zhou Xi.
    Elder Qian stumbled from the push by Gu Chuan, and cursed furiously, "Gu Chuan, you old bastard, you actually pushed me! Are you so hurried because you're rushing to be reborn?"
    Two other elders nearby shook their heads and chuckled upon seeing this, "I knew that Gu Chuan would also want to use this opportunity to let his disciple compete for the position of Saint Heir. But this guy really is impetuous, so quick to take someone to suppress that lad, huh?"
    Clearly, they thought that Gu Chuan, in his urgency to take Zhou Xi toward Heaven-Piercing Peak, was planning to have Zhou Xi suppress and teach Qinchuan a lesson, contending for the position of Saint Heir.
    "Hey, it's not just Gu Chuan who's impetuous, Old Yan the Third also hurriedly took his disciple to Heaven-Piercing Peak right after returning."
    "Hm? Isn't Old Yan the Third's disciple in the midst of breaking through to the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm? Could it be that he has already succeeded in his breakthrough?"
    As the two elders talked, they suddenly noticed from the corner of their eyes two more rainbow lights shooting toward the direction of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    "It's Old Zheng and his disciple Li Que!"
    They immediately recognized the figures in those two rainbow lights, and exclaimed in surprise, "Old Zheng is also getting involved?"
    "Um, Elder Sun, Elder Liu."
    Elder Zheng, who was traveling with his disciple on a rainbow, also noticed the two elders and called out with a smile from afar:
    "Elders, in the hall earlier, that young Qinchuan was disrespectful and repeatedly brazen in front of us¡ªit was grievous that the Supreme Elder was protecting him, and since he was recognized by those two treasures from the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, we couldn't personally take action to discipline him, which was frustrating."
    "However, my disciple can take this opportunity to vie for the Saint Heir position and challenge him, teaching that brat a lesson on our behalf. Would you two elders be interested in joining me to vent some frustration? Hahahaha..."

 Chapter 99 - The Arrogance of Fools!

    Heaven-Piercing Peak.Two figures arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak ahead of the others.
    It was none other than Elder Yan, also known as Yan Lao San, and his disciple, Yan Xingyun, whom Elder Sun and Elder Liu had discussed earlier.
    "Xingyun, although that Qinchuan only has the cultivation level of the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he is highly regarded by the Supreme Elder," Yan Lao San glanced at Yan Xingyun and reminded him, "Remember to show some restraint when you challenge him; do not take his life."
    A gleam of sharpness flashed in Yan Xingyun's eyes as he responded, "This person might only be at the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, but the Supreme Elder values him so much that he even wishes to appoint him as the Saint Heir. This suggests that he must have some tricks up his sleeve."
    Yan Lao San's gaze flickered slightly as he said, "Indeed, there is a certain mystery and oddity surrounding that man. However, you need not worry. With your current cultivation level at the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, he will not be a match for you in a fair fight."
    Upon hearing this, the corners of Yan Xingyun's mouth slightly lifted. He hardly believed that someone with a mere Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm level would be his opponent.
    His indignation stemmed from recalling how Qinchuan was so arrogant and overbearing at the Cloud Treasure Hall, showing contempt for the younger generation of Congyun Sect, and even insulting and slandering his secretly adored goddess as being innately deficient and innately disabled. Therefore, he harbored considerable resentment and wanted to teach Qinchuan a harsh lesson.
    As they descended upon Heaven-Piercing Peak, Yan Lao San glanced at Yan Xingyun, who immediately understood and loudly called out towards the grand hall, "Where is Junior Brother Qinchuan?!"
    "I, Yan Xingyun, have heard that Junior Brother disdains his peers and aspires to be the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect. Illustrious though I am not, I have come to seek instruction. Please grace me with a battle, Junior Brother!"
    Yan Xingyun, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, had an air of heroism. His cultivation level was among the top within his generation, even slightly surpassing Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master of Congyun Sect, naturally endowing him with a bit of arrogance.
    His True Qi was both long and vigorous, and his loud voice, emanating from him, carried far into Cloud Hall.
    Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were having their midday meal.
    Hearing Yan Xingyun's voice outside, Qin Xiaoyu looked anxiously at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan served her a bowl of ginseng soup, affectionately stroked Qin Xiaoyu's head, and placed the soup in front of her, saying, "Don't worry about it, eat your meal first. Here, Xiaoyu, drink your soup."
    After saying this, Qinchuan also served himself a bowl and leisurely enjoyed his soup, showing no intention of responding to Yan Xingyun's challenge.
    Whatever the matter, it could wait until after the meal.
    Seeing Qinchuan's reaction, Qin Xiaoyu also relaxed and obediently sipped the ginseng soup from her bowl.
    This ginseng soup, made by Qinchuan's hand, was naturally not your ordinary ginseng soup¡ªit had multiple effects, such as nourishing the physical body and enhancing foundational strength.
    Now that resources were scarce within the Congyun Sect and maintaining the Holy Pond was difficult, they would have to wait for three months. Qinchuan planned to personally visit the Spiritual Medicine Garden to collect some precious spirit grass and magical medicines to sustain the operations of the Holy Pond.
    In the meantime, Qinchuan continued to fortify Qin Xiaoyu's body with this special ginseng soup, enhancing her foundation so that when the time came for her to awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body, all these built-up strengths would erupt, bringing endless benefits.
    Inside the hall, the attendants serving Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were bewildered by Qinchuan's complete indifference to the provocation outside.
    "Yan Xingyun... that name sounds familiar. If I recall correctly, isn't he the senior brother of our Yanling Peak lineage? One of the few astonishing geniuses among the young generation of our Congyun Sect!"
    "Indeed, that must be him, I remember as well. I heard that half a year ago, he had already reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. In the previous sect competition, he defeated all other disciples of his generation from various lineages, unmatched in glory."
    "Isn't Brother Qin planning to go out and see? He's not giving any face at all!"
    The two attendants conversed quietly.
    Yet, however low they kept their voices, they couldn't escape Qinchuan's hearing. He cast a sidelong glance at them and said indifferently, "A mere third-generation disciple is not worthy of face from me."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the two attendants were immediately thrown into a panic, not expecting Qinchuan's senses to be so terrifying. Clearly, with only a cultivation level of the Condensed Truth Realm, he could still hear their quiet conversation.
    However, seeing that Qinchuan did not pursue the matter of their backtalk, the two sighed in relief.
    Outside.
    Yan Xingyun, who had received no response, furrowed his brows and shouted again, "Junior Brother Qinchuan, do you dare to step out for a battle?!"
    Yet the interior of Cloud Hall remained calm and quiet, with no response.
    Beside Yan Xingyun, Yan Lao San also frowned and took it upon himself to speak out, "Where is Qinchuan? I am here in person with my disciple to challenge you. According to the Supreme Elder, if you wish to become the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect, you must accept challenges from our Congyun Sect's disciples and demonstrate your ability to suppress your peers!"
    His voice entered Cloud Hall.
    Qinchuan frowned, looked up towards the outside of the hall, and muttered, "Can't even enjoy a meal in peace!"
    The two attendants were at a loss for words, with one of them whispering as a reminder, "Brother Qin, the elder has personally arrived. Are you not going to receive him?"
    "Receive what? Just a minor elder, expecting me to personally greet him¡ªhe doesn't have such honor!"
    Having his meal repeatedly disrupted, Qinchuan was obviously in a bad mood, he said displeased.
    "Even if it's just an elder from the Congyun Sect, let alone the founder of the Congyun Sect, or even looking across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, there's no one with such great honor that I would personally welcome!"
    The two attendants were embarrassed, just a mere elder?!
    That was Elder Yan, one of the nine Great Elders of the Congyun Sect!
    He was also one of the nine Peak Masters of the Congyun Sect.
    He was not just any ordinary elder!
    Plus, even if it were an ordinary elder, that's still an elder, isn't it?
    You're not even a Saint Heir yet, even for an ordinary elder, your status does not allow you to offend or disrespect them!
    "Go, tell them to stop making noise, and if they dare disturb my meal again, don't blame me for being rude!"
    Qinchuan instructed the two attendants.
    "..."
    Both attendants were speechless, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Qin, are you... serious?"
    "Do you think I'm joking?"
    Qinchuan glanced at them indifferently.
    Seeing that Qinchuan was not joking, the two shivered and almost cried out in urgency.
    That was Elder Yan, one of the nine Great Elders of the Congyun Sect!
    A master of one of the peaks!
    If we really relay that message, we're afraid he'll slap us to death on the spot!
    "Not going yet?!"
    Seeing them dawdling, Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, his presence commanding without exhibiting anger.
    Both attendants had no choice but to stiffen their necks and carry out the order.
    ...
    Outside the grand hall.
    "Master, isn't Qinchuan here?"
    Seeing no movement in the grand hall, Yan Xingyun couldn't help but frown.
    Elder Yan also furrowed his brows, about to speak, when he saw two attendants walking quickly out of Heaven-Piercing Hall.
    The two attendants were both slightly pale, appearing both nervous and hurried as they approached Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun.
    "We've seen the elder."
    The two of them greeted with due respect.
    Elder Yan raised his hand and asked, "Is Qinchuan on the Heaven-Piercing Peak?"
    The attendants, pale-faced, exchanged glances and moved their lips, saying, "Reporting back to the elder, Brother Qin sent us out to deliver a message, he said... he said..."
    Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun's expressions immediately darkened as Qinchuan was inside the Heaven-Piercing Hall yet completely ignored them!
    "What did he say?!"
    As the two attendants hesitated, Elder Yan said sternly.
    "Brother Qin is having his meal and says not to make noise here..."
    The two attendants began to speak, not relaying the latter half of what Qinchuan had said; however, upon hearing this much, Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun were already furious.
    "What did you say? The Great Elder himself has descended upon Heaven-Piercing Peak, and this person didn't come to welcome me, let alone complain that the Great Elder disturbed his meal?!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Elder Yan's face turned red with anger, his head nearly smoking as he cursed loudly, "Arrogance! Arrogance! Such insolence!"

 Chapter 100 Such a Madman

    Elder Yan's anger was uncontrollable, his whole body trembling with rage as he cursed continuously, ready to storm into the hall.However, at that moment, a Divine Rainbow suddenly shot forth from the distance, speeding towards Heaven-Piercing Peak and arriving in a blink of an eye.
    "Hmm? Elder Yan the Third?"
    The newcomers noticed Elder Yan in front of Cloud Hall, his rage dripping from every pore, and were somewhat astonished, not expecting anyone to have outpaced them.
    The arrivals were none other than Gu Chuan and his disciple Zhou Xi.
    Upon glimpsing Yan Xingyun next to Elder Yan, Gu Chuan immediately understood Elder Yan's intention.
    "Yan Xingyun pays respects to Uncle Master Gu."
    Yan Xingyun hurried forward to greet Gu Chuan, and his eyes fell on Zhou Xi, revealing a touch of joy, "Junior Sister Zhou is also here. It has been a long time since we last met, and you have become ever more enchanting."
    Zhou Xi approached calmly, greeting Elder Yan.
    At this moment, Elder Yan's face was very grim. He responded to Zhou Xi's greeting with a mere nod, without speaking a word.
    "Elder Yan the Third, have you come to challenge that boy with Yan Xingyun?"
    Gu Chuan frowned as he looked at Elder Yan and asked.
    "Hmph!"
    Not mentioning Qinchuan was one thing, but upon hearing Gu Chuan bring him up, Elder Yan's expression instantly turned even darker, and he said coldly, "That boy is truly boundlessly arrogant. I personally made my way here, yet not only did he not come to greet me, he actually sent two servants to relay a message, warning and threatening me not to disturb his mealtime!"
    "Elder Gu, listen to this, how outrageously brazen the child is!"
    Elder Yan was seething with anger.
    Gu Chuan looked towards the two servants, "Qinchuan is dining?"
    Already rattled by Elder Yan's ferocious fury, the two servants were shaking even more as another Great Elder approached. Trembling and fearful, they repeated Qinchuan's words once again.
    Upon hearing the servants' words, Gu Chuan's mouth twitched involuntarily; no wonder Elder Yan was so angry.
    Yet, considering the boy's past behavior in the Cloud Treasure Hall, where he had been audacious and presumptuous even in front of the Sect Master, it was not all that surprising that he would make such an arrogant gesture.
    For the moment, hearing the boy's words relayed by the servants, he did not react with the same explosive rage as Elder Yan; instead, he fell silent.
    Zhou Xi, standing beside him, opened her mouth slightly in surprise and widened her beautiful eyes upon hearing the servants' words. She couldn't believe that the young man named Qinchuan could truly be so insolent.
    Disrespecting even a Great Elder and daring to warn and threaten Elder Yan not to disturb his meal with their noise!
    How utterly presumptuous!
    Wait a second.
    Qinchuan?
    Zhou Xi knitted her brows slightly; the name sounded somewhat familiar to her.
    However, she couldn't quite recall when and where she had heard the name before.
    "Hmph, you two, go and tell that boy to come out to me immediately, or else I will personally storm in and suppress him!"
    Elder Yan coldly swept his gaze over the two servants and commanded with a snort.
    The two servants were terrified and hastily turned to retreat to the hall.
    And at that moment, another Divine Rainbow shot across the sky.
    Elder Zheng, together with his direct disciple Li Que and two other "invited" Elders, Sun, and Liu, arrived atop a rainbow.
    "Hehehe, what a lively scene this is. Elder Yan the Third, Gu Chuan, I didn't think you'd be even more impatient than me."
    Elder Zheng laughed heartily as he descended, surveying the surroundings with a glance, and then said with surprise, "Hmm? Where's that boy?"
    Clearly, he was asking about Qinchuan.
    Elder Yan and Gu Chuan had both brought their disciples with them, clearly for the same purpose as him.
    But as his gaze swept around, he saw no sign of the protagonist, and he couldn't help but feel surprised.
    "Hmph!"
    "This boy is putting on quite the airs, as if he's too good to come out and greet us elders when we arrive. All of you elders here, remember to keep your voices down, don't disturb someone's mealtime, otherwise he might not be so polite to us old bones!"
    Elder Yan said, heavy with resentment.
    "Hmm?"
    "What exactly happened?"
    Elders Zheng, Liu, and Sun all frowned in confusion.
    They quickly learned about the situation.
    "Outrageous!"
    Elder Zheng immediately burst with anger, "Hmph, this kid isn't even a Saint Heir yet, and he's already so arrogant and dismissive. How dare he?!"
    "Such a rogue should be suppressed immediately, to serve as a warning to others!"
    Elder Zheng, fuming with rage, was ready to storm into the Heaven-Piercing Hall with Elder Yan to suppress that certain "ignorant hothead."
    However, he was blocked by Gu Chuan stepping forward.
    "Please calm down, elders. That young¡­ Qinchuan is still young and bound to be unaware of the rules. Why should elders like yourselves stoop to the level of a junior? It would be beneath you," Gu Chuan interjected, standing in their way. He still needed something from Qinchuan, so naturally, he couldn't just watch Elders Zheng and Yan suppress him.
    "Hmm? Gu Chuan, what do you mean?"
    Elders Yan and Zheng glared at Gu Chuan in anger, "I remember at the Cloud Hall previously, this person even slandered your disciple Zhou Xi, claiming your nephew by apprenticeship's innate abilities were flawed. And now you're actually speaking up for him?!"
    Not just Elders Yan and Zheng, but also Elder Sun and Elder Liu who had come along for the excitement, widened their eyes in disbelief.
    Previously at the Cloud Hall, Gu Chuan was almost infuriated to death by that youngster!
    But now, Gu Chuan was actually speaking on the youngster's behalf?!
    "I say, Old Gu, are you out of your mind?"
    Elders Sun and Liu couldn't help but express their amazement.
    Gu Chuan spoke with righteous indignation, "We are all people of a certain age and status. Our hearts, ah, should be more open. For the youth, especially for a teenager of only fifteen or sixteen, we ought to show more tolerance¡­"
    "¡­"
    The elders present widened their eyes in disbelief when they heard Gu Chuan's words, unable to comprehend that such words would come from his mouth!
    All these old fellows gathered here had known each other for many years.
    Wasn't everyone familiar with each other's backgrounds?!
    Who didn't know that you, Gu Chuan, are the most petty and thin-skinned?
    Yet you have the nerve to say such things.
    It's as if the sun has risen from the west.
    Pah! Shameless!
    "Hmm? Why are you all looking at me like that? Am I wrong? What's with those looks? I feel like you are provoking me. Do you want to fight?!"
    Seeing everyone's bewildered expressions, Gu Chuan's brows furrowed slightly, sensing disdain in their gazes, he immediately bristled, rolled up his sleeves, and was ready to squabble with all the elders present.
    The commotion continued outside. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Inside the hall, Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu finally finished their leisurely lunch.
    When Qinchuan, holding Qin Xiaoyu by the hand, walked out of the hall, he saw several elders of the Congyun Sect in a completely undignified tussle, rolling on the ground. He was baffled¡ªwhat was this situation?
    Why had these old fellows begun to quarrel?
    "Elder Yan, how dare you pinch my butt, I'll fight you with all I've got!"
    "Ah, my hair, Gu Chuan, you've gone too far. I only have these few strands left, and you dare pull them out? I'll fight you to the death!"
    "My beard, who's pulling my beard..."
    The elders were scuffling together, while Zhou Xi, Yan Xingyun, and Li Que, among other younger disciples, pressed their hands to their foreheads, not daring to intervene or pull them apart, for fear of being hit as well.
    Clearly, this wasn't their first time witnessing such a scene.

 Chapter 101 Tensions Running High

    "What is going on here?! Esteemed elders brawling like commoners, what kind of decorum is this?!"Watching the quarreling elders before him, Qinchuan frowned and rebuked in a stern voice, "You have completely disgraced the Congyun Sect! Cease this at once!?"
    "..."
    Zhou Xi, Yan Xingyun, and Li Que, among others, upon hearing Qinchuan scolding the elders, all looked up in the direction of his voice. When they saw that the one who had spoken was just a youth of fifteen or sixteen, even younger than themselves, they couldn't help but be stunned, their expressions frozen.
    This kid... who is he?!
    Daring to scold the elders with such a pompous air?!
    "Brother Qin!"
    Seeing Qinchuan, the two attendants hurried over to greet him. Upon hearing his words, however, the corners of their mouths twitched, as they were overcome with embarrassment.
    Could you please tone it down a bit?
    There's more than one elder present!
    Chastising an elder like this, especially in front of their direct disciples, aren't you afraid of infuriating them and getting slapped to death?
    The two attendants approaching Qinchuan paused in tacit agreement, not daring to come too close, and moved aside.
    They feared being killed by the infuriated elders!
    "Is this Qinchuan?!"
    Yan Xingyun and the others all heard the attendants address him as "Brother Qin", their gaze growing sharp.
    "Hmph, so you're Qinchuan, what audacity!"
    "A mere Martial Artist of the Condensed Truth Realm dares to disrespect his superiors, reprimanding elders without sense or propriety, truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
    Yan Xingyun stepped forward, his eyes slightly narrowed and his expression unfriendly.
    Earlier, he had been calling out for a while but saw no response from Qinchuan, who eventually sent two attendants instead, with threats and warnings to not make noise.
    As a direct True Disciple of an elder from the Congyun Sect, Yan Xingyun's status was not low, and he was touted as a prodigious disciple; how could he lack a trace of pride?
    Yet here was this new disciple, a mere junior in the Condensed Truth Realm, who was even more arrogant and haughty than he was, so presumptuous as to not put him in his eyes at all¡ªhow could he possibly tolerate this?
    The moment he saw Qinchuan's true body, his pent-up dissatisfaction erupted.
    "And which one are you, presuming to lecture me?"
    Qinchuan glanced back at Yan Xingyun and said indifferently.
    "What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Yan Xingyun immediately erupted in rage.
    Which one? Was he being insulted?
    "A tiny Condensed Truth Realm Martial Artist dares to be so arrogant!"
    "Listen well! I do not change my name nor my seat ¡ª I am Yan Xingyun!"
    "I hear you seek to claim the Saint Heir title; truly, the cow does not know how big its horns are and the horse does not know the length of its face! With your mere Cultivation Level of the Condensed Truth Realm, what right do you have to aim for the title of Cloud Sect's Saint Heir?"
    "Today, I, Yan Xingyun, will teach you a proper lesson, to let you know that one should know their place, and not everyone is eligible to aspire for the Saint Heir title!"
    Suppressing his anger, Yan Xingyun narrowed his eyes and said coldly to Qinchuan.
    ```
    "Oh? I'm not qualified to be the Saint Heir of Cloud Sect?"
    Hearing Yan Xingyun's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh. He ignored the several elders who were still scuffling nearby and looked Yan Xingyun up and down with a somewhat mocking tone, "Then why don't you tell me, what qualifications are needed to become the Saint Heir of Cloud Sect?"
    "Whatever the qualifications might be, they certainly aren't something a mere Martial Artist in the Condensed Truth Realm can covet, understand?"
    Yan Xingyun sneered, his gaze towards Qinchuan full of disdain.
    A mere Martial Artist in the Condensed Truth Realm dares to covet the grand position of Saint Heir, utterly overestimating himself.
    "Brother Yan is right. No matter what requirements there are for succeeding as the Saint Heir, they're not something a little Condensed Truth Realm like you can covet!"
    Next to him, Li Que looked Qinchuan up and down and, failing to see anything extraordinary, stepped forward and spoke.
    Zhou Xi pursed her lips and remained still, her beautiful eyes fixing on Qinchuan, a flurry of thoughts in her mind.
    She always felt the name Qinchuan sounded familiar but couldn't quite recall where she had heard it from.
    At the same time, she couldn't stop thinking about the words Qinchuan spoke about the Taiyin True Meridian that Gu Chuan had relayed earlier. Her beautiful eyes flickered, unable to spot anything extraordinary about him apart from his handsome looks and somewhat arrogant tone.
    Did this young man really know some unknown secrets about the Taiyin True Meridian?
    Hearing the words of Yan Xingyun and Li Que, Qinchuan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
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    Yan Xingyun and Li Que demanded coldly.
    "I am laughing at you. You keep saying 'a mere Martial Artist in the Condensed Truth Realm' as if you believe that having just stepped into the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm yourself means you have reached the pinnacle of the Martial Path?"
    "Being in the Meridian Opening Realm has made you so complacent and arrogant. Are these the geniuses of your generation in the Cloud Sect? It's truly disappointing," Qinchuan shook his head lightly and sighed, his tone full of disappointment, causing Yan Xingyun and Li Que to instantly flush with anger.
    "You're just a Condensed Truth Realm brat. What right do you have to lecture us?!"
    Ultimately still of youthful temperament, Yan Xingyun and Li Que, red-faced, said, "Enough talk, if you want to reach for the position of Saint Heir, you must get past us first!"
    "Come on then! I want to see just how capable you are with your mere Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage of the Condensed Truth Realm cultivation, daring to overestimate yourself and covet the position of Saint Heir of Cloud Sect!"
    Yan Xingyun took a step forward once more, his expression icy, locking his gaze on Qinchuan, the anger accumulated in his heart ready to burst.
    He swore to himself that he would use this opportunity to severely teach this arrogant little Condensed Truth Realm brat a lesson!
    As he spoke, his aura of the Fourth Layer Early Stage of the Meridian Opening Realm burst forth, the oppressive might radiating from him stirring a spiritual breeze, like a wild wind, causing their robes to flutter noisily.
    This display of might was significantly stronger than that of Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master of Cloud Sect.
    The reason why Wu Shanhe was the Young Sect Master wasn't due to his strength being the greatest among the young generation of Cloud Sect but because he was the direct heir of Wu Tian.
    "Hmm... Fourth Layer Early Stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, with nineteen traces of age on your body, the talent is barely passable."
    Feeling the cultivation aura exuded by Yan Xingyun, Qinchuan remained unmoved. The oppressive force bearing down on him seemed to have no effect whatsoever; he was completely unfazed.
    "Though defeating you with my Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage of the Condensed Truth Realm would not be impossible, it would indeed present some difficulty and require some effort. What a dilemma," Qinchuan casually commented on Yan Xingyun's talent and then shook his head.
    "What did you say?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's assessment and the statements that followed, Yan Xingyun burst out in anger: "At the age of sixteen, you're only at the Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage of the Condensed Truth Realm. Even with another three years, could you cultivate to the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm?!"
    He was only nineteen himself, yet had cultivated to the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. Such talent was undoubtedly impressive, but to hear Qinchuan dismiss it as merely passable was outrageous!
    Absurd!
    As for Qinchuan saying he could potentially defeat him with his current cultivation level but it would be somewhat difficult and require some effort, Yan Xingyun simply sneered, thinking that Qinchuan was just intimidated and trying to aggrandize himself with such talk.
    ```

 Chapter 102 Let me cultivate first

    "Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer in three years?"Upon hearing Yan Xingyun's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but burst into laughter. Then, with a slight curl of his lips, he spoke languidly, "If I wish it, what need have I for three years for a mere Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Yan Xingyun and others couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. This guy really knew how to brag.
    Even the elders, who were in the midst of their squabble, found themselves speechless upon hearing Qinchuan's arrogant words and involuntarily ceased their quarrel.
    Do you really think the cultivation of martial arts is that simple?!
    From the Condensed Truth Realm Fifth Layer Intermediate Stage to the Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer, let alone three years, many people couldn't achieve it even in ten or twenty years!
    Yet, Qinchuan claimed it didn't require three years. Was this confidence, arrogance, or ignorance?
    Elder Yan, Yan Xingyun's master, scoffed and said, "I've lived more than half my life and never have I encountered someone as wildly boastful as you. Big talk is easy to make. I even say I could become an emperor within a hundred years! Do you believe that?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, glanced at Elder Yan, and scoffed, "An emperor within a hundred years? You speak such big words with so little confidence, I am ashamed to be associated with you."
    "If it were up to me, becoming an emperor within ten years would still be just barely plausible."
    "..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone present couldn't help but twitch their lips, rendered speechless.
    Zhou Xi stole a glance at her own master and whispered to Gu Chuan, "Master, does this guy... really know the secrets of the Taiyin True Meridian?"
    She just didn't find it plausible!
    This guy was clearly a king of empty talk, spouting pure nonsense.
    She truly didn't believe such a person could accurately describe her condition in one try.
    Gu Chuan also couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, his eyes likewise brimming with doubt. Had he really thought wrong? Were all those things Qinchuan said earlier pure coincidence?
    But that would be too much of a coincidence.
    And upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Yan was initially stunned, then became furious, "An emperor within ten years?! What audacity!"
    "Why bother getting angry with him, Master? He's just an ignorant braggart. Big talk is all he has, nothing else," Yan Xingyun said disdainfully, feeling that Qinchuan was making things up on the fly. To say one could become an emperor within ten years was simply outrageous.
    "Hmph, since you're so powerful, let's see how capable this future emperor of yours is, ten years from now!"
    Yan Xingyun sneered coldly, ready to clamp down on Qinchuan.
    "Young man, remember not to use any external power!" Elder Yan reminded from the sidelines, keeping his eyes on Qinchuan.
    He was aware that Qinchuan had received the acknowledgment of two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts. Even though Qinchuan's current Cultivation Realm was low and he lacked the strength to reinforce those two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, just the inherent majesty of those artifacts alone was terrifying enough.
    "Rest assured, a mere Meridian Opening Realm contender isn't worth the trouble for me. It's true that my current cultivation level is rather low and that, despite my ability to defeat him with it, it would be somewhat troublesome. And if there's anything I dislike, it's trouble," Qinchuan said with an unconcerned smile.
    "Arrogant!" Yan Xingyun could no longer contain his impatience.
    Just as he was about to make a move,
    at that moment, the earth suddenly shook, and fierce winds howled.
    "Eh? What's going on? What happened?"
    This sudden disturbance left everyone present astonished.
    ```
    "Whoosh!"
    The next moment, everyone's gaze sharpened and their expressions changed dramatically.
    They saw that below Heaven-Piercing Peak, Earth Pulse Vital Energy suddenly burst forth, and rich Spiritual Energy soared into the sky!
    These dense streams of Earth Pulse Vital Energy, together with the rich Spiritual Energy, highly condensed, resembling a Cang Long ascending to the heavens, shooting up to the summit of Heaven-Piercing Peak and finally towards Qinchuan, swirling and converging around him.
    In an instant, fierce winds howled, and a deluge of energy surged.
    The violent storm of energy caused Yan Xingyun, Zhou Xi, Li Que, and others from Cloud Sect, as well as the two attendants serving Qinchuan, to lose their footing, stumbling and swaying, unable to stabilize their forms even with their full cultivation power bursting forth, as they were blown away. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Only the elders, relying on their profound cultivation levels, were able to stand firm amidst the storm of energy.
    In the midst of the pale energy storm, Qinchuan effortlessly protected Qin Xiaoyu.
    "There's no rush to challenge me. Let me take a moment to cultivate," he said.
    Qinchuan glanced at the blown-away Yan Xingyun and others, then at the elders, and amidst the bewildered stares of the elders, he slowly sat down cross-legged and started to cultivate!
    The rich Earth Pulse Vital Energy, together with the dense Spiritual Energy that had burst forth, forming a Spiritual Energy Cang Long, actually entered Qinchuan's body as if rivers were flowing into the sea.
    A powerful storm of energy enveloped Qinchuan.
    Everyone's pupils shrank immediately, clearly perceiving that the cultivation aura on Qinchuan's body was rapidly increasing!
    Condensed Truth Realm, Fifth Layer, Late Stage.
    Condensed Truth Realm, Sixth Layer!
    Condensed Truth Realm, Seventh Layer!
    In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Qinchuan had broken through several realms and advanced to the late stage of the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, and with the help of the dense Earth Pulse Vital Energy and Spiritual Energy, he further stabilized his cultivation.
    Indeed, if Qinchuan hadn't restrained himself, it wouldn't have been a problem to breakthrough into the Meridian Opening Realm in one fell swoop!
    After all, with such an enormous boost from the Earth Pulse Vital Energy and Spiritual Energy, even someone with as profound a foundation as him could break through with ease.
    This sudden eruption of Earth Pulse Vital Energy and Spiritual Energy didn't come from nowhere.
    It was at Qinchuan's mere thought that the Earth Dragon beneath Heaven-Piercing Peak spewed forth.
    This Earth Dragon was the evolution of the Dragon Vein that Qinchuan had enlightened years ago.
    The Earth Vein beneath Heaven-Piercing Peak was the very essence condensed by the Earth Dragon.
    It lay dormant beneath Heaven-Piercing Peak, accumulating for a hundred thousand years, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, condensing a rich cache of Earth Pulse Vital Energy, with boundless refined Spiritual Energy stored within!
    It could be said that this Earth Dragon was a living nexus of a massive Spirit Vein and Earth Vein!
    If it weren't for the need to open the Holy Pond with several specific Heavenly Treasure Materials, Qinchuan would have simply harnessed the power of this Earth Dragon to unlock the Holy Pond of Cloud Sect for Qin Xiaoyu to awaken her Treasured Body.
    The burst of Spiritual Energy spewed by the Earth Dragon, resembling a Cang Long, was thick and tangible. Qinchuan didn't use it all to enhance his cultivation level. After ascending to the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he further consolidated his cultivation, and the remaining Spiritual Energy was refined into his flesh and blood, tempering his Physical Body and cultivating the Asura True Body.
    The Physical Body has always been the foundation of cultivation, the vessel that bears power.
    The stronger the Physical Body, the greater the power it can bear.
    This isn't just about endurance; it includes the ultimate limit of power one's own body can hold.
    What's more, a strong Physical Body can make the Primordial Spirit more stable.
    For the Primordial Spirit, the Physical Body is the "home," the "fortress." The stronger and more formidable the "fortress," the safer the Primordial Spirit naturally is.
    However, these simple truths are not widely known in the world, as everyone focuses singularly on improving their Cultivation Realm, thereby neglecting the importance of the Physical Body.
    Only those ancient and powerful forces have some understanding of this, which is why the disciples that come from such forces generally possess strong physical bodies, robust cultivation strength, and a more profound foundation.

 Chapter 103 Stunned and Speechless

    ```"Hmm, my breakthroughs seem to have come a bit too quickly lately, although with my solid foundation, such a pace of advancement isn't a big deal, yet it is still better to be cautious. I shall not advance to the Meridian Opening Realm for now. One should not lose the bigger picture over small gains. What if my foundation were flawed? Where would I even go to cry?"
    Qinchuan murmured, shaking his head. After absorbing a portion of the Spiritual Energy Cang Long, Qinchuan stopped.
    It was his shoulder-perched Crimson Flame Bird, however, that had reaped a huge benefit. It had devoured half of the Spiritual Energy Cang Long, and now every feather on its body radiated with spiritual energy, looking as if it were about to ascend.
    Qinchuan glanced at the excited Crimson Flame Bird on his shoulder and said, "It's just a bit of spiritual essence, why are you so beside yourself with excitement?"
    "Thanks to the young master's great fortune, if I refine this spiritual essence, I can challenge the fifth rank!"
    The Crimson Flame Bird said excitedly, "I might even break through several minor realms!"
    At this moment, the Crimson Flame Bird's reverence for Qinchuan had grown even more.
    It hadn't followed Qinchuan for long, but it had already undergone earth-shattering changes.
    Not only had it received a drop of Netherworld Holy Water that activated a thread of the diluted Vermilion Bird bloodline within its body.
    It had also benefited from Qinchuan's enlightenment, gaining the ability to speak the human tongue.
    Moreover, Qinchuan had granted it a method to purify its bloodline, allowing it to continuously strengthen the Vermilion Bird bloodline within its body.
    And now, thanks to Qinchuan, it had swallowed half of the Spiritual Energy Cang Long, which completely loosened the shackles of its cultivation level, allowing it to break through to the ranks of a fifth rank demon beast at any moment.
    A fourth rank demon beast is comparable to a warrior of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    A fifth rank demon beast, on the other hand, is equivalent to a human warrior of the Dao Palace Realm.
    However, human warriors of the Dao Palace Realm are no longer divided into nine layers, but rather into early stage, intermediate stage, late stage, and peak.
    Therefore, to correspond with the human warriors' power levels, the classification of demon beasts of the fifth rank and above was also modified. They too stopped being subdivided into ranks and were now measured with the four realms: early stage, intermediate stage, late stage, and peak.
    Hearing the Crimson Flame Bird's excited words, Qinchuan couldn't help but smile wryly, shaking his head and laughing, "How difficult is it to obtain profound cultivation? You must understand that the cultivation realm is not the only standard for measuring strength; building a strong foundation is of great importance."
    "When your foundation is strong enough, even if someone is several realms higher than you, you can still suppress them with sheer power."
    "Accumulating the foundational strength to its limit at each realm is the true essence of invincibility!"
    Qinchuan admonished the Crimson Flame Bird.
    His invincibility across numerous eras was not without reason.
    From the beginning, he had tried to accumulate as much foundation as possible, attaining Perfection in every realm¡ªflawless and unbeatable¡ªthus naturally becoming invincible in the world.
    Especially after nine cycles of reincarnation, he knew the way of cultivation all too well, possessing an abundance of profound knowledge and insights; to put it a bit exaggeratedly, cultivating for him was no different than eating and drinking.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Crimson Flame Bird suppressed its excitement and gratitude, saying, "Thank you for the guidance and instruction, young master. Chi Yan will remember this."
    "The student is teachable."
    Qinchuan said with a light smile.
    On the other side,
    Gu Chuan, Elder Yan, Zheng long lao, Elder Sun, Elder Liu, as well as Zhou Xi, Yan Xingyun, Li Que, and those two servants who had been blown away by the earlier storm of spiritual energy, were all staring with fixed gazes, dumbstruck.
    What just happened...?
    "That guy... actually induced the eruption of the Earth's Pulse Vital Energy and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from Heaven-Piercing Peak, and in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea... broke through two realms?!"
    Everyone was dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief. Since when had cultivation become so simple?!
    Especially Yan Xingyun!
    He had just said that Qinchuan might not even reach the Meridian Opening Realm within three years!
    ```
    The person in question had only used the brief span of a single cup of tea to break through two realms, advancing from the Mid-Stage Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm to the Seventh Layer, and had even completely stabilized their realm!
    "Yan Xingyun, didn't you say before that he wouldn't be able to cultivate to the Meridian Opening Realm even in three years?"
    Next to Yan Xingyun, Li Que's throat bobbed as he swallowed, his voice coming out dry.
    With such speed, you say he couldn't cultivate to the Meridian Opening Realm within three years?!
    Even a dog wouldn't believe that!
    Li Que himself didn't believe it at all, not one bit! S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Hearing Li Que's words, Yan Xingyun, who had just snapped out of his shock, immediately flushed with embarrassment.
    Especially noting that Zhou Xi, the goddess he secretly admired, was also showing a look of surprise, Yan Xingyun felt even more ashamed and annoyed.
    "So what if his cultivation is fast?! In the end, it's all about strength!"
    "Cultivating too quickly inevitably means an unstable foundation and a superficial cultivation level; what's there to be proud of?"
    Yan Xingyun said with a red face, striding back and shouting at Qinchuan, "Qinchuan! Do you dare to fight me now?!"
    When the elders heard Yan Xingyun's words, they all had flickers in their eyes as they stared at Qinchuan, feeling astounded.
    They really hadn't expected this braggart to be so extravagant!
    He actually managed to draw forth the Earth Pulse Vital Energy from below Heaven-Piercing Peak and the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth from above, pooling them together to assist in his cultivation!
    And he did it without using any means like a Spirit Gathering Array!
    He was simply a freak!
    An oddity!
    In all the years of the Congyun Sect, there had never been such a case; no one had ever achieved this.
    And now, this young martial artist in the Condensed Truth Realm, a mere fifteen- or sixteen-year-old, had actually done it.
    This inevitably made them excited.
    The Congyun Sect had many Spirit Peaks with intersecting Earth Veins, with Heaven-Piercing Peak being just one of them.
    If Qinchuan could draw on the Earth Veins beneath all the Spirit Peaks, causing them to spout forth the Vital Energy of heaven and earth and condense the Spiritual Energy, then the disciples of the Congyun Sect could enter for cultivation. Wouldn't they, despite the current shortage of resources, be able to make rapid progress, both disciples and elders alike?
    In an instant, everyone's gaze towards Qinchuan grew fervent.
    Sensing the burning gaze of the crowd, Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, and with a thought, he understood their intentions. These people had such lovely dreams.
    He didn't bother with the elders at this moment.
    His gaze fell on Yan Xingyun, who had strode forward to challenge him. Qinchuan said indifferently, "Make your move. After breaking through two realms this time, defeating you shouldn't be too troublesome."
    "You're arrogant!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's arrogant tone, Yan Xingyun, who was originally brimming with anger, could no longer contain himself. With a slight bend in his legs and a forceful push from his feet, he sprang forward, flipping his hand and chopping down with the Great Stele Gale Palm.
    "Oh? The Great Stele Gale Palm? You've actually cultivated this martial skill. It seems you have some understanding, but if even your starting stance is this stiff and formulaic, it's clear you haven't grasped its essence yet; you're still far off!"
    Seeing his opponent's move, Qinchuan immediately recognized the martial skill from his starting stance, his eyes revealing a trace of surprise.
    The Great Stele Gale Palm was a Divine Skill created by Wu Yong before he became emperor, then simplified into a high-grade Earth Level martial skill with unrivaled power.
    That Yan Xingyun had managed to cultivate this high-grade Earth Level martial skill showed that his understanding was not low.
    However, it was obvious that Yan Xingyun had not yet perfected this skill to an impeccable level.
    In his hands, this martial skill failed to exhibit its due power, and the movements seemed rather stiff and routine, lacking in spirituality. Though it looked mightily impressive, it was riddled with flaws; adequate for defeating the average person, but far from enough against Qinchuan.

 Chapter 104 Just So So

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Li Que couldn't help but let out a derisive laugh, "That's just preposterous, Brother Yan is in the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, and his martial skill, the Great Stele Gale Palm of profound-level high-grade, is overwhelmingly powerful and imposing, dominating him would be a piece of cake!"Yan Xingyun was even more incensed, a mere Condensed Truth Realm youngster, actually had the gall to lecture him, it was as if he wasn't even in his eyes.
    His moves suddenly turned fierce, and in an instant, he closed in with overwhelming pressure, aiming to severely teach Qinchuan a lesson, far more ferocious than before.
    Zhou Xi's pretty face couldn't help but change at the sight, fearing that Yan Xingyun might strike too hard and harm Qinchuan's life.
    Even though she felt Qinchuan was truly arrogant, the fact that Qinchuan pointed out the unknown ailment of the Taiyin True Meridian with just a single remark, something of life and death importance to her, naturally, she couldn't ignore it.
    Just as she was about to make a move to save him, she saw Qinchuan remain calm and composed in the face of Yan Xingyun's thunderous strike, showing no intention of retreating in fear, causing Zhou Xi's heart to stir and she held herself back.
    "Bang!"
    Just as Yan Xingyun pressed forward, Qinchuan finally made his move.
    One could see his fingers coming together like a sword, moving with extreme speed. His form wavered, and he calmly dodged Yan Xingyun's martial skill's sharp edge, his fingers continuously jabbed with the speed of lightning, swiftly targeting Yan Xingyun's collarbone and the crook of his elbow.
    Yan Xingyun grunted, immediately feeling his entire right arm go numb and powerless.
    He was shocked, and his left hand formed a palm chop.
    Qinchuan used the Cloud Palm, using just a gentle force to deflect a thousand pounds, disrupting its trajectory, followed by an instantaneous release of Inch Energy, pressing down on his chest and abdomen, the force exploding.
    "Ah¡­"
    Yan Xingyun immediately screamed and flew out, crashing heavily to the ground.
    "Hardly worth one blow."
    Qinchuan withdrew his hand, glanced indifferently at Yan Xingyun collapsed on the ground, and stood with his hands behind his back, declaring.
    By the side, Li Que, witnessing this scene, was utterly dumbfounded. Watching Yan Xingyun, who had just been so impressively dominating, suddenly being sent flying by Qinchuan in a single encounter, his eyes immediately filled with disbelief.
    "Impossible, how could this be, what just happened? Yan Xingyun was actually sent flying by him?!"
    Li Que's face showed disbelief, Yan Xingyun was in the early stage of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, and he cultivated the high-grade profound-level martial skill, Great Stele Gale Palm!
    Yet Qinchuan, just now, didn't perform any impressive martial skills, just a few simple basic moves, and he effortlessly broke through Yan Xingyun's high-grade profound-level martial skill, Great Stele Gale Palm, defeating Yan Xingyun?!
    By the side, Zhou Xi was also shocked beyond measure. Although she guessed that Qinchuan might have some reliance, she did not expect Qinchuan to really defeat Yan Xingyun, and to do so crisply and efficiently. Just a few basic moves and a Cloud Palm, an Inch Energy, and he defeated Yan Xingyun like flowing clouds and water.
    This made her bright eyes shine; it seemed Qinchuan was not all talk but indeed had some real skills.
    Yan Xingyun, who had been sent flying by Qinchuan's palm, had a confused look on his face, equally not expecting himself to lose!
    Especially after hearing Qinchuan's words, his face burned with rage, he spat out a mouthful of blood and, overwhelmed by shame and anger, fainted.
    He had previously been so arrogant, using Condensed Truth Realm as a taunt, disregarding Qinchuan completely, but in the exchange of blows, he, a supposed "expert" of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, was easily crushed by the opponent's hand!
    Even worse, the opponent hadn't even used a martial skill, merely several basic martial combat skills, and defeated him thoroughly.
    For him, who had never tasted the fruit of defeat, this was utterly humiliating.
    "Fainted just like that? Your mental fortitude really needs some work, it's too weak, it must be improved," Qinchuan remarked, frowning.
    By the side, the elders who had previously been scuffling had separated. They witnessed the exchange between Qinchuan and Yan Xingyun, and their eyes also widened, feeling equally incredulous.
    Immediately after, Elder Zheng burst into laughter and ridiculed, "Elder Yan, your disciple doesn't cut it, he can't even dominate a youngster from the Condensed Truth Realm. With such strength, competing for the position of the Saint Heir is far from enough."
    "Looks like the position of the Saint Heir in the end will fall upon my disciple Li Que's head. Li Que, aren't you going to subdue this man?"
    Elder Zheng stroked his goatee, laughing loudly, full of confidence in his disciple's strength.
    Although Li Que was also at the early stage of the Fourth Layer in the Meridian Opening Realm, there were still strong and weak distinctions within the same realm. In Elder Zheng's eyes, his disciple was naturally superior to others' disciples.
    Even at the worst, subduing a minor Condensed Truth Realm was not a matter of hand-to-hand capture, easily achievable?
    Hearing Elder Zheng's words, Elder Yan was instantly furious but had no argument to make.
    Because, indeed, Yan Xingyun had suffered a clean, thorough defeat at the hands of Qinchuan.
    On the other side, upon hearing his master's words, Li Que instantly snapped back to reality, a sharp light bursting forth in his eyes.
    Never had he imagined that Yan Xingyun would be defeated by Qinchuan.
    However, just because Yan Xingyun was no match for Qinchuan did not mean he was not a match either.
    At that moment, Li Que stepped forward confidently, looking at Qinchuan, he said, "I never expected that guy, Yan Xingyun, to be defeated by you. It seems you are not as weak as I imagined, but in front of me, Li Que, you will inevitably face defeat!"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but chuckle, "Before Yan Xingyun was defeated by my hand, you continuously addressed him as 'Brother Yan'. How come in the blink of an eye, you've changed to calling him 'that guy'?"
    "The reality of human relationships has indeed revealed your shifting narratives, making them crystal clear!"
    Qinchuan said calmly.
    Li Que instantly became enraged with shame, "In the world of martial artists, the strong are respected! Cut the nonsense, make your move!"
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "If I were to make a move, you would stand no chance at all."
    "Arrogant! Since that's the case, let me see your renowned skills!"
    Li Que, unable to hold back upon hearing this, bellowed and using a footwork technique of Profound Level, the Cloud Stepping Movement, he immediately pressed towards Qinchuan. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At once, he erupted with True Qi from within his body, raising his hand for a punch, fierce and overbearing, aiming straight for Qinchuan's chest.
    Qinchuan stood unmoved as a mountain, giving Li Que a casual glance, "Through-Arm Divine Fist?"
    He easily identified the Martial Skill Li Que had executed, causing a slight shock to ripple through Li Que's heart. This fellow had just joined the Congyun Sect and should not have entered the Sect's Martial Pavilion; how could he recognize the Fist Technique he was using at a glance?
    Not just him, the elders present at the scene, and Zhou Xi as well, were all astonished.
    Recalling earlier, Yan Xingyun's use of the Great Stele Gale Palm seemed also to have been seen through and announced in one go!
    "Your form is quite impressive, but the momentum is lacking, and it lacks both Spirituality and adaptability with too many flaws. Better go back and practice a few more years!"
    Qinchuan shook his head. As he spoke, Li Que had already approached him, the Through-Arm Divine Fist was formidable indeed, less than three inches away from Qinchuan.
    It was then that Qinchuan suddenly made his move; this time, he didn't employ the fighting techniques inscribed in his spirit but instead struck first with a punch, meeting his opponent's flaw-ridden attack head-on.
    Although he was only at the Late Stage of the Seventh Layer in the Condensed Truth Realm, his quality of True Qi was extremely high, and the quantity was especially robust, plus his physical body was incomparably strong, with extraordinary foundations.
    Moreover, his control over strength was virtually supernatural, with not the slightest waste; every bit of his strength was perfectly utilized. In contrast, although Li Que had a higher Cultivation Realm, his control over strength was not meticulous, leading to significant loss, and the Martial Skill he used also lacked profoundness and was full of flaws.
    When the two fists collided, Li Que was immediately shaken so much that he staggered backward repeatedly and finally fell to the ground with a thud.
    Everyone present, including elders like Gu Chuan, Elder Sun, Elder Six, Elder Yan, and Elder Zheng, as well as Zhou Xi and those two attendants watching the battle, all stood with their mouths gaping, their eyes nearly popping out.
    Qinchuan pulled back his fist and looked at the elders, his brow slightly raised, "Is this the talent you speak of? That's all there is to it."
    "..."
    The crowd was speechless.
    Elder Zheng and Elder Yan were both so were so embarrassed and annoyed that their faces turned red, yet they had nothing to say in retort.
    All around, there was silence.

 Chapter 105 Power Control

    ```"What masterful power control! His control over power has reached the Microcosmic Realm!"
    It took a moment for the elders to come back to their senses, and when they fixed their gazes on Qinchuan, all of them showed shock in their eyes.
    "Microcosmic Realm?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but smirk and shook his head. The horizons of these elders were limited to just that.
    They thought Qinchuan's control over power was at the Microcosmic Realm, but how could they know that his control over power had long since reached the Transformation Realm,
    even to the pinnacle of perfection!
    Some divide the control of power into realms, from low to high, consecutively known as Knowing the Minute, Entering the Microscopic, Mastering the Minuscule, Furnace Fire, and Perfection¡ªthe five major realms.
    But what no one knows is that beyond these five major realms lies a sixth realm, the Ultimate!
    (Note: Power Control Level does not affect Cultivation Realm. They are separate concepts.)
    Becoming part of this realm, or rather, to touch upon this realm, is exceptionally rare.
    The majority of martial artists don't even reach Knowing the Minute.
    Some, who have immersed themselves in the martial arts for many years and received guidance from reputable masters, or who have understood some profound martial skills, can step into the Knowing the Minute Realm.
    After entering this realm, one's control over power is stronger than that of ordinary people, and their use of power is even more sophisticated.
    To put it simply, it means reducing the wastage during the process of power operation, and enhancing the efficiency of power utilization, which results in increased attack power, strengthened defense capability, and improved effects of secret techniques.
    The Entering the Microscopic Realm is a step further than Knowing the Minute.
    If Knowing the Minute is the entry-level realm of power control, then Entering the Microscopic means one has achieved some success.
    After entering this realm, one's understanding of power is deeper, their control over power is stronger, and the efficiency of power utilization is even higher.
    Mastering the Minuscule, Furnace Fire, and Perfection, and other such major realms are progressively more challenging, and stepping into these realms is extremely difficult.
    Only those unparalleled geniuses from top-tier noble families, who pursue invincibility among their peers, go through endless hardships to seek absolute control of power, to achieve the ultimate.
    After all, cultivation itself is fraught with hardships. It is difficult enough to seek longevity, let alone be distracted by the pursuit of invincibility.
    The majority of martial artists in the world cultivate for the sake of longevity, so they focus their efforts on their Cultivation Realm, and through continuously elevating their Cultivation Level, continually sublime themselves to extend their life span. How could they have the energy to delve into the field of power control, or strive to be unrivaled in their realm, much less their generation?
    You should know that improving one's Power Control Level is no trivial matter, requiring not only exceptional insight but also a long time for consolidation!
    Not just anyone can step into this domain.
    Therefore, apart from those unique individuals with grand ambitions to dominate their peers and be invincible among their generation, very few people would waste their energy on mastering the domain of power control.
    And Qinchuan, is clearly one of those ambitious individuals.
    He had not only talent and ambition but also the accumulation of time.
    As early as his seventh reincarnation, Qinchuan had already reached the pinnacle in the domain of power control, stepping into the Ultimate Domain.
    If it is said that the Perfection Realm allows every bit of power to be utilized to its full hundred percent effectiveness and potency.
    ```
    ```
    Then at the Ultimate Realm, one could exert up to two hundred, even three hundred percent of their power!
    This realm is profound and infinite, where the control and application of power goes beyond merely reducing consumption and increasing efficiency¡ªit involves the movement of the Heavenly Dao and other profound mysteries that ordinary people cannot comprehend.
    Qinchuan had spent seven lifetimes before he finally grasped the subtleties within, surpassing Perfection and stepping into the Ultimate Realm!
    Therefore, it may have seemed that he had not used any Martial Skills in his previous exchange with Yan Xingyun and Li Que, appearing to strike casually, but in reality, the intricacies involved were beyond the understanding of outsiders.
    Of course, dealing with two juniors, he naturally would not resort to using the techniques of power control from the Ultimate Domain.
    Furthermore, since the Ultimate Domain involves the movement of the Heavenly Dao and many other deep mysteries, even though he has the enlightenment of this realm, his current Cultivation Level and strength are still unable to sustain such a profound Domain.
    Qinchuan had no interest in discussing the domain of power control with these elders; if they believed his power control was at the Microcosmic Realm, then so be it.
    In front of him, Li Que, who he had previously sent stumbling back with a palm strike until he finally plopped down on the ground, now had eyes full of bitterness: "I lost, I actually lost..."
    Defeated head-on by someone in the Condensed Truth Realm!
    This left him utterly dispirited, his previous arrogance gone.
    Qinchuan glanced at the ashen-faced Li Que and the unconscious Yan Xingyun, then turned his gaze to Elder Zheng and Elder Yan, saying, "Aren't the two elders going to take your beloved disciples away? Or are you planning to falsely accuse me of some wrongdoing?" S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan's words immediately snapped the elders back to reality. Initially in awe of Qinchuan's exceptional strength and harboring some hope and goodwill towards him, they now found their lips twitching at his words, the budding goodwill instantly dissipating.
    This kid really had no way with words!
    Especially for Elder Zheng and Elder Yan, as well as the dejected Li Que sitting on the ground, their faces flushed with anger upon hearing these words¡ªElder Zheng from anger, and Li Que from embarrassment, nearly spitting blood on the spot.
    As for Yan Xingyun, who had already fainted, he was "comfortably" unconscious at this time.
    The two attendants from Heaven-Piercing Peak were left with mouths agape, their eyes gleaming with astonishment; they truly hadn't expected their master of Heaven-Piercing Peak to be so formidable.
    Young in age and modest in Cultivation Level, yet he could remain so composed and assured, overwhelmingly dominating Yan Xingyun and Li Que, the direct disciples of the Great Elders.
    "Don't get cocky, boy! Although you have defeated Li Que and Yan Xingyun, they are not the only ones of their generation in the Cloud Sect. Not to mention others, just this Zhou Xi right in front of you will surely suppress you! The position of Saint Heir will never be yours!"
    Elder Yan, full of resentment, stepped forward to lift the unconscious Yan Xingyun and coldly snorted.
    Although Zhou Xi's Cultivation Level was not as high as Li Que's and Yan Xingyun's, she possessed the Taiyin True Meridian and cultivated the Power of Taiyin with Yin Attribute, which is typical of prodigies with the ability to fight above their level, and one should not judge their strength solely by their Cultivation Realm.
    "Is that so?"
    Qinchuan responded with a faint smile, unmoved.
    He turned his gaze to Zhou Xi and said, "You're the one with the Taiyin True Meridian? The prodigious daughter of the Zhou Family from Mountain River City?"
    He casually sized up Zhou Xi, and in terms of beauty, what Zhou Rong had said previously was not untrue.
    Zhou Xi indeed was a peerless beauty, possessing a world-shattering appearance.
    However, Qinchuan's heart had room for no other woman but that one, regardless of anyone else.
    Even the Immortal and Divine Women of the past couldn't leave a mark in his heart or merit a second glance from him, let alone the woman before him now.
    ```

 Chapter 106 Idle Gossip?

    When Qinchuan mentioned the Zhou Family of Shanhe City, Zhou Xi was slightly stunned, but she didn't take it to heart. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Qinchuan speak indifferently again, "Make your move."His demeanor was calm, not at all swayed by her beauty.
    "Hmph, kid, I advise you to surrender immediately. The Power of Taiyin is no ordinary True Qi, its might is overpoweringly supreme. Once injured by it, a cold poison will develop on its own. Like maggots in the bones, it is difficult to eradicate and excruciatingly painful. Why bring such suffering upon yourself?"
    Elder Yan snorted coldly, his tone icy.
    "Indeed! Kid, we admit you do have some ability, even Yan Xingyun and Li Que were defeated by your hand, which was somewhat beyond our expectations. However, Zhou Xi possesses the Taiyin True Meridian and cultivates the Power of Taiyin. With your Cultivation Level at the Condensed Truth Realm, you simply cannot withstand the oppression of the Power of Taiyin. Once afflicted with the cold poison, you might not even be able to save your own life. It's still not too late to surrender now and give up the position of Saint Heir!"
    Elder Zheng also said coldly.
    Elder Sun and Elder Liu, who had come along to join the excitement, were both advising him against it at this moment.
    However, before Qinchuan could speak,
    Gu Chuan suddenly lashed out at the elders in a fit of anger, "Go, go, go, what nonsense are you all talking about? Who said we were here to challenge Qinchuan and compete for the position of Saint Heir?"
    "Hmm?"
    Hearing Gu Chuan's words, all the elders present, including Li Que and the two attendants, were taken aback, looking at Gu Chuan with puzzled faces.
    "Elder Gu, what do you mean by that?"
    The elders immediately frowned.
    But Gu Chuan completely ignored them, stepped forward quickly, and said to Qinchuan, "Don't misunderstand; I'm not one of them!"
    Gu Chuan clearly distanced himself from the other elders, saying, "Regarding the Supreme Elder's decision to make you the Saint Heir, I, Gu Chuan, wholeheartedly agree! With your talent and potential, given time, you will surely achieve greatness!"
    "As for certain people who, with their mortal eyes, fail to see your True Dragon Form, don't take it to heart."
    As he spoke, Gu Chuan cast a dismissive glance at Elder Yan, Elder Zheng, and the others,
    Hearing Gu Chuan's speech, the elders present were first stunned, somewhat muddled, not expecting that Gu Chuan, who had been most annoyed with Qinchuan in the Cloud Hall before, would suddenly turn his coat.
    Wasn't this guy bringing Zhou Xi to Heaven-Piercing Peak to have her challenge Qinchuan and compete for the position of Saint Heir, while also "settling personal grudges" by having Zhou Xi harshly teach this ignorant and arrogant man a lesson and vent the anger accumulated before?
    After a brief astonishment, the elders immediately became enraged and exploded in indignation, "Gu Chuan, you old scoundrel! What are you talking about?!"
    This guy not only switched sides to speak for Qinchuan but even had the gall to berate them by insinuating that they had mortal vision!
    How could this be tolerated?!
    Yet, Gu Chuan acted as though he hadn't heard their angry retorts and amiably said to Qinchuan, "That¡­ I want to ask you, those comments you made about the Taiyin True Meridian in the Cloud Hall before, were they true?"
    Qinchuan, still somewhat surprised that Gu Chuan was suddenly speaking up for him, and seeing Gu Chuan change the topic to the comments he made previously in the Cloud Hall about the Taiyin True Meridian, suddenly understood.
    He glanced sidelong at Zhou Xi next to Gu Chuan, and saw Zhou Xi at that moment was also biting her red lips, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at him. Qinchuan's gaze swept past her and landed on Gu Chuan as he said indifferently, "Whether it's true or false, don't you already have the answer in your heart?"
    "You're really not just speaking nonsense?"
    Upon hearing this, Gu Chuan's expression suddenly changed, and he looked intently at Qinchuan, speaking in a serious tone.
    Hearing Gu Chuan's conversation with Qinchuan,
    the elders present immediately reacted, recalling Qinchuan's earlier remarks about the Taiyin True Meridian at Cloud Hall. The faces of the elders changed dramatically as they exclaimed, "Elder Gu, are you saying...?"
    Though Elder Gu did not respond, the combination of his attitude towards Qinchuan before and after made it clear to them what the answer was!
    The things Qinchuan said earlier at Cloud Hall about the Taiyin True Meridian might not have been nonsense but the truth!
    "Spouting nonsense?"
    Upon hearing Gu Chuan's words, Qinchuan's eyebrows slightly lifted, "If that's the case, you might as well consider my words as nonsense!"
    Gu Chuan immediately grew anxious and hurriedly explained, "That's not what I mean..."
    Then he took a deep breath, completely set aside his pride, and said, "I misspoke earlier; please don't take it to heart."
    The elders, seeing this, immediately had various changes in their expressions. Having known Gu Chuan for many years, they understood his stubborn temperament and had never seen him bow his head to anyone, let alone to a younger generation.
    Next to him, Zhou Xi's eyes were slightly red, "Master..."
    As Gu Chuan's direct disciple, she naturally understood Gu Chuan's temper and knew that his current gesture was for her sake, which made her eyes well up with emotion.
    Having interacted with Gu Chuan earlier in the Cloud Hall, Qinchuan had also gotten to know his temperament somewhat. Seeing him bow his head like this surprised Qinchuan, but he soon understood why.
    He looked up at the quirky and quite stubborn old man who was now bowing before him.
    Looking again at Zhou Xi, whose eyes were slightly red, he observed seriously and declared, "Your complexion is pale, your body full of dense Taiyin True Qi. Your breath seems strong and powerful, but it is slightly in chaos."
    "Additionally, there is leakage of cold energy. It seems you have experienced uncontrolled flow of Taiyin True Qi within your body."
    "Moreover, your gaze is dim, revealing hints of fatigue, indicating that the meridians throughout your body have begun to ache, and the most recent occurrence should have been seven days ago."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi immediately looked up, her eyes filled with shock looking toward Qinchuan.
    She had indeed felt the painful spasms in the meridians throughout her body seven days ago!
    This was something she hadn't even mentioned when she had earlier discussed her symptoms with Gu Chuan!
    And now, Qinchuan had merely glanced at her, yet he pinpointed these symptoms with absolute accuracy, how could she not be amazed?!
    Seeing Zhou Xi's reaction, Gu Chuan and the others present also took a sharp breath and realized Qinchuan must be right.
    "What my junior brother said is absolutely correct,"
    Zhou Xi suppressed the turmoil in her heart. Her bright eyes gazing intently at Qinchuan, she opened her lightly pursed lips, revealing pearly teeth as she spoke. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Her voice was gentle and sweet, very pleasant and melodious.
    Qinchuan cleaned out his ear and couldn't help muttering to himself that such a stunning beauty, coupled with that beautiful voice, was by no means inferior to the goddesses and immortal ladies of bygone years.
    "She would make for a fairly decent maid or servant girl,"
    Qinchuan whispered quietly.

 Chapter 107 Taiyin Treasure Body

    Seeing that Qinchuan had precisely identified Zhou Xi's symptoms without any mistakes, Gu Chuan anxiously said, "Qinchuan, since you can spot Xi'er's symptoms at a glance and are so knowledgeable about the Taiyin True Meridian, you must surely have a method of treatment, right?""As long as you can save Xi'er and relieve her of her affliction, you can set any condition you like. As long as I, Gu Chuan, can accomplish it, I will agree without fail!"
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi bit her lip lightly, her beautiful eyes filled with hope as she stared at Qinchuan.
    On the side, Elder Zheng, Elder Yan, and others exchanged glances, their expressions growing slightly solemn. Nobody had expected that the words Qinchuan had said before were not empty talk.
    Does this mean the Taiyin True Meridian really is innately deficient?
    At the same time, the crowd's gazes changed subtly.
    Originally, they had placed their hopes on Zhou Xi, wishing she could suppress Qinchuan and dissuade him from aspiring to the position of Saint Heir.
    But now, Zhou Xi herself was unwell and her life might well depend on Qinchuan's hands.
    In such a case, it was naturally impossible for Zhou Xi to continue to be hostile towards Qinchuan and vie with him for the grand position of Saint Heir.
    Among the younger generation of the Congyun Sect, with brilliant talents like Yan Xingyun and Li Que already defeated by Qinchuan's hand, and now Zhou Xi likely no longer competing for the position of Saint Heir, wouldn't the position ultimately fall upon his head?
    Qinchuan did not care about what the elders present were thinking. Hearing Gu Chuan's words, he smiled faintly and said, "There is indeed a method."
    "Her current condition, although not promising, has not yet reached that final stage. Of course, even if it had reached the last step, I could still revive her from the brink of death."
    "The person Qinchuan seeks to save cannot be taken by the King of Hell himself!"
    Qinchuan spoke confidently and assertively.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Gu Chuan was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "If that's the case, please take action quickly."
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan glanced at him dismissively and said leisurely, "What's the rush?"
    Gu Chuan, anxious for his disciple's wellbeing, urged, "This is a matter of life and death, how can I not be anxious? According to what you said before, Xi'er's condition, it has almost reached that last step!"
    Seeing that Qinchuan remained calm and unmoved, Gu Chuan continued, "Whatever your condition is, just state it. That's right, you want to become the Saint Heir of Congyun Sect, don't you? I am willing to support you, back you to become our Congyun Sect's Saint Heir!"
    Qinchuan shook his head, chuckled, and said, "According to the agreement between you and the Supreme Elder, as long as I can suppress my peers, the position of Saint Heir will be mine." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Considering the talents of this generation in the Congyun Sect, I suppose it should not be a difficult task to suppress my peers, right?"
    Gu Chuan suddenly found himself at a loss for words.
    Indeed, as Qinchuan said, based on the strength he had shown in effortlessly defeating Yan Xingyun and Li Que, suppressing the talented generation of the Congyun Sect would be a piece of cake.
    Because Yan Xingyun and Li Que were already among the most outstanding of the Congyun Sect's disciples of this generation.
    "However, you are correct, I do have one condition."
    Qinchuan said lightly, his gaze falling upon Zhou Xi, staring at her intently.
    Feeling Qinchuan's gaze, Zhou Xi's complexion changed slightly, her lips tightly pressed, her fair hands twisted together, her eyes filled with a touch of indignation, believing that Qinchuan was likely coveting her beauty and taking advantage of the situation.
    In her heart, she had already made up her mind that if Qinchuan truly made such a disrespectful request, she would rather die than submit.
    The elders present also frowned slightly, clearly feeling that Qinchuan was probably eyeing Zhou Xi's beauty.
    Although a graceful lady is a match for a gentleman, to exploit the situation under these circumstances is unbecoming of a gentleman and indicative of a questionable character.
    Therefore, the elders' looks towards Qinchuan also contained a bit more dislike.
    Li Que's expression also changed at this moment.
    Zhou Xi was not only exceptionally beautiful and enchanting but also possessed unparalleled talent. Such a woman of heaven, admired by the talented youths, who wouldn't cast a favorable glance her way?
    Li Que also harbored a fondness for her, and upon hearing Qinchuan's words, he quickly blurted out, "Don't agree to him!"
    Gu Chuan was also about to speak.
    Yet, he heard Qinchuan slowly begin to say, "The Taiyin True Meridian is innately deficient, but I can not only eliminate the series of hidden dangers and chronic diseases it brings to you and save your life, I can even complete your innate deficiencies, bestow upon you a great fortune, and assist you in transforming into a Taiyin Body."
    As Qinchuan's words fell, Zhou Xi's beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.
    The elders present also momentarily showed a fixed expression, their breathing becoming swiftly ragged.
    "You... What did you just say? Complete the innate, aid in transforming the Taiyin Body?!"
    "Are you speaking of the Taiyin Body among the ten great Treasured Bodies?!"
    Gu Chuan's breathing was rapid, staring at Qinchuan in disbelief, questioning whether he had misheard.
    The Taiyin Body was as famed as the Body of Taiyang.
    They were the strongest Ultimate Yin Body and Ultimate Yang Body in the world, immensely powerful. When cultivated to the extreme, they could even stand shoulder to shoulder with those mighty Imperial Bodies, and even Supreme Bodies!
    The constitutions of this world were divided into the Mortal Body, King Body, Treasured Body, Imperial Body, Supreme Body, and Divine Body.
    The Taiyin True Meridian and the Taiyin Body, although both cultivated the Power of Taiyin, were fundamentally different!
    "Indeed!"
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent as he said, "The Taiyin Body, also known as the Taiyin Treasure Body, is one of the ten great Treasured Bodies, far stronger than the so-called Ancient Divine King Body of the Xuantian Sect!"
    The Ancient Divine King Body sounded quite impressive. The words "Divine King Body" indeed had an intimidating ring to them, but in reality, it was merely a King Body.
    Among King Bodies, this Constitution ranked quite high, enough to be in the top three.
    But even being among the top three of King Bodies, it was still just a King Body after all.
    It might be comparable to some ordinary Treasured Bodies.
    Compared to one of the ten great Treasured Bodies, the Taiyin Treasure Body, it was far inferior, not to mention compared to Imperial Bodies, Supreme Bodies, or even Divine Bodies.
    However, in the confines of Shanhe County, it was already quite remarkable to have one top-notch King Body.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the people present immediately showed various reactions.
    The Taiyin Treasure Body!
    The Treasured Body!
    It had been many years since a Treasured Body had appeared in Shanhe County!
    King Bodies, however, did emerge from time to time, such as the so-called peerless monstrously talented Ancient Divine King Body Xiao Motian from the Congyun Sect.
    There were also the Formless Sword Body Yi Jianyi of the Taiyan Sword Sect, the Prison King Body Lin Xuan of the Li Mountain Sword Sect, the Sunset King Body Ji Qingxia of the Red Daen Gate, and the Stone King Body Gu Li of the Five Elements Sect.
    These were some of the stronger constitutions among King Bodies.
    Beyond these, there were also some relatively weaker Special Physiques that were categorized among King Bodies.
    For instance, Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian was also a King Body, and quite rare at that, but because of its innate deficiencies, there was a lack of understanding about this constitution.
    So at this moment, upon hearing Qinchuan declare that he had a way to turn Zhou Xi's constitution into a Taiyin Treasure Body, how could the people present not be deeply moved and shocked?

 Chapter 108 A Rare Opportunity

    ```"Qinchuan, do you really have a way to transform Xi'er into a Taiyin Treasure Body?!"
    Gu Chuan took a deep breath. Despite feeling that this was simply too incredible, as they had never heard of the possibility of transforming a Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasure Body, Gu Chuan still couldn't help but ask.
    Because this matter was of great importance.
    If Congyun Sect could gain an additional Treasured Body, especially one ranked among the top ten like the Taiyin Treasure Body, it might be possible to reverse their current decline.
    At the very least, in Shanhe County, they would be able to stand firm again and not be squeezed out of the ranks of the six Superior Sects as was currently the case.
    "Indeed, Qinchuan, this matter is of great significance. You must not speak carelessly. Do you truly have a way to transform the Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasure Body?"
    Even the other elders present couldn't help but become stern, saying in a heavy tone, "If you can really do it, you will be a meritorious figure of our Congyun Sect, and whatever demands or conditions you have, we can agree to them!"
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and then said indifferently, "The Taiyin True Meridian and the Taiyin Treasure Body are originally from the same source. The Taiyin True Meridian is born from the insufficient condensation of Innate Qi in the mother's womb, premature birth descending to the world, leading to an Innately Deficient condition, resulting in the incomplete formation of the Taiyin Treasure Body."
    "Thus, what is so difficult about transforming the Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasure Body? All that is needed is to supplement the Innate."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone was taken aback, "The Taiyin True Meridian is actually a failed condensation of the Taiyin Treasure Body in the womb?"
    "How can we supplement the Innate?!"
    Gu Chuan and the elders hurriedly asked.
    Zhou Xi also stared at Qinchuan with full expectation.
    Yet Qinchuan's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he swept over the excited faces, saying, "Why are you so agitated? It seems I haven't yet agreed to reverse her condition into a Taiyin Treasure Body."
    "Whatever your demands are, just say them, no matter what they are, we can agree to them!"
    Gu Chuan and the elders immediately said, placing immense importance on the Taiyin Treasure Body.
    However, Qinchuan just glanced at them disdainfully, saying, "You're not yet qualified to agree to this matter on her behalf."
    With that, his gaze shifted to Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi immediately bit her lip, her face blushed slightly as she said, "I can give you a chance to pursue me... but if you want to use this to coerce me into submitting to you, I would rather die than yield!"
    As she uttered the last sentence, Zhou Xi's eyes suddenly became resolute.
    Qinchuan was startled upon hearing this, and then showed a trace of bemusement, saying lightly, "Give you a chance to pursue you?"
    "You think too highly of yourself. There is no one under the heavens who can make me bow!"
    Zhou Xi was taken aback upon hearing this. Had she thought too much?
    This man, was he not coveting her beauty, wanting to possess her?
    Yet she saw Qinchuan slowly say, "My condition is that the marriage contract between us be annulled."
    "Of course, if you are willing, in consideration of the longstanding friendship between the Zhou and Qin families, I might consider letting you serve as a maid or a servant by my side."
    As the words fell, everyone around was stunned and astonished.
    A marriage contract?
    What marriage contract?
    Not only the elders, but even Zhou Xi herself was shocked, yet suddenly seemed to realize something, her eyes revealing disbelief, "You are that Qinchuan from the Qin Family of Great Wilderness City?!"
    It was only at this moment that she finally understood why the name "Qinchuan" had felt so familiar to her all along.
    ```
    It turned out that the young man before her was none other than Qinchuan from Great Wilderness City, the one she was betrothed to in an arranged marriage!
    She was a woman with her own thoughts. When the sudden news from her family announced that she was already engaged to someone she didn't even know or had never met, she naturally could not submit to a mere marriage contract. That's why she had entrusted Liu Qingyu and her sister to go to Great Wilderness City on her behalf to annul the engagement.
    But the result of the annulment was something she had never imagined.
    She had thought that Qinchuan, who "submitted" to the Zhao Family's authority and signed an unequal agreement of single combat, thus effectively handing over the Qin Family's century-old foundation, was a weak and incapable loser.
    However, she never expected him to have hidden depths and to instead come out on top in the New Year's celebration in Great Wilderness City, defeating the Zhao Family and winning the agreement of single combat.
    He even crossed hands with Liu Qingyu, defeated her, and even changed Zhou Rong's opinion of him significantly, ultimately tearing the annulment papers with his own hands.
    Zhou Rong had told her about these events when she and Liu Qingyu returned to their sect.
    Yet, she never expected that Qinchuan would come to Congyun Sect, and even more so, use the cancellation of their marriage as a condition to help her resolve the hidden dangers of her Taiyin True Meridian and to assist her transformation into a Taiyin Treasure Body!
    She clenched her lips tightly, feeling immense shame and anger.
    She was exceptionally beautiful and enchanting, pampered from a young age, and after awakening her Taiyin True Meridian, she was even more idolized by everyone around her, with countless suitors.
    But now, Qinchuan appeared indifferent to her peerless beauty, and disdainful of her qualifications. He even actively proposed to dissolve their marriage.
    And he did so by offering to relieve her of the hidden dangers of her Taiyin True Meridian, as well as helping her make up for her Innately Deficient condition, and assist in her transformation into a Taiyin Treasure Body!
    Such a compelling condition forced her into agreeing to the annulment! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    She couldn't help but doubt herself, wondering if she had become less charming or lost her attraction?
    Otherwise, how could Qinchuan, a young man in his prime, remain unmoved by her beauty?
    Gu Chuan finally remembered that as Zhou Xi's master, he naturally knew about this marriage affair.
    Previously, he hadn't paid much attention to it, and the name Qinchuan didn't concern him much. Only now did he suddenly come to his senses and was shocked beyond measure. How could it be that this mysterious and enigmatic young man before him was his disciple's fianc¨¦?!
    "Do you really want to cancel the marriage?"
    Zhou Xi bit her lip gently, gazing at Qinchuan, her heart filled with complex emotions.
    There was embarrassment, anger, surprise, and even a sense of loss.
    Qinchuan gave no clear response.
    Zhou Xi suddenly felt an inexplicable rage. She didn't understand why she felt this way, especially since she wanted to cancel the marriage herself. But now, facing Qinchuan's proposal to annul the marriage, she felt an unaccountable anger.
    Perhaps it was her pride at play, or maybe her arrogance couldn't tolerate being rejected. She gritted her teeth and looked at Qinchuan, "What if I don't agree?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Don't you want to annul the marriage too?"
    "Yes, Xi'er, you wanted to cancel the marriage before too," said Gu Chuan, quickly joining in.
    Zhou Xi still stared at Qinchuan and said word by word, "I want to know, what if I don't agree?"
    Qinchuan looked at her and calmly said, "If you agree, what I just said was seeking your opinion. If you don't agree, what I just said is a unilateral announcement from me."
    "As for the hidden dangers of your Taiyin True Meridian, in consideration of the many years of friendship between the Zhou and Qin Families, I will still remove the hidden dangers of your Taiyin True Meridian and supplement what was innately lacking, transforming you into a Taiyin Treasure Body. As for the matter of staying by my side as a maid or servant, let's forget about it!"
    The surrounding crowd heard his words and immediately dropped their jaws.
    This guy, where does he get his confidence from?
    It seemed to him that staying by his side as a maid or servant was an even more precious and rare opportunity than eliminating the hidden dangers of the Taiyin True Meridian, or even transforming into a Taiyin Treasure Body?!

 Chapter 109 It Ends Here

    ```Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi couldn't help but freeze, the simple sentence revealing the boundless arrogance and determination of the young man before her!
    The insinuations behind it were clear; if she agreed, what was just said was in seeking her opinion and did extend her a sliver of respect!
    If she didn't agree, then what the other party had stated would be a unilateral declaration, leaving no room for doubt!
    Zhou Xi pursed her lips tightly, looked at the young man before her, and asked, "Why? Why would you take the initiative to propose annulling our engagement?"
    "Is it because I had Zhou Rong and Liu Qingyu go to Great Wilderness City to cancel the engagement with you, which led to your actions out of indignation right now?"
    She stared steadily at Qinchuan.
    The proud her really could not understand, given her excellence, beauty, talent, and potential, why he would have any reason to cancel their engagement?
    "Acts out of indignation?"
    Hearing Zhou Xi's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh, shook his head, and said, "You think too highly of yourself."
    As for the past matter of Zhou Xi sending Zhou Rong and Liu Qingyu to Great Wilderness City to cancel the engagement, he never took it to heart, never from beginning to end had he thought of fulfilling that marriage contract, so what indignation is there to speak of?
    In this vast and myriad world, there was no longer any woman who could arouse his affections or make him bow!
    He strived through nine lives, with his single thought being to break into that place and save that woman's true spirit, to revive her!
    Apart from that woman, regardless of this vast mortal world, no matter how divinely beautiful or exceptionally talented the immortals or goddesses were, he wouldn't even give them a second glance!
    What more could be said of a mere mortal woman from the Lower Realm?
    It wasn't an act of momentary indignation?
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi was taken aback.
    "As I said earlier, there's no one in the world who could make me fall in love and surrender," Qinchuan stated indifferently.
    Zhou Xi suddenly burst into laughter upon hearing this. Her beauty was unparalleled, and her smile could topple cities, her countenance charmingly alluring.
    She lightly stroked her hair, stepped forward, and moved close to Qinchuan, with breath as sweet as orchids, she deliberately teased, "Really? In this whole world, there's truly no one who can captivate and enchant you?"
    She found Qinchuan's words to be utterly laughable.
    In her opinion, which man in the world could truly resist temptation, which man could withstand the allure of a beautiful woman?
    She thought she suddenly understood the reason behind Qinchuan's annulment.
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    Perhaps, he was just pretending, taking a clever approach to attract her attention.
    "Are you deliberately trying to get my attention?"
    She leaned her head gently toward Qinchuan's ear, breathing her fragrance upon him, her voice carrying a hint of seduction as she teased, hoping to expose his true nature and embarrass him in front of everyone.
    However, at that moment, a hand suddenly clutched Zhou Xi's flawless white neck and slowly lifted her into the air.
    The normally calm and gentle Qinchuan suddenly turned cold with his gaze, "Are you looking for death?!"
    "Xi'er!"
    "Qinchuan, stop!"
    Gu Chuan was shocked, not expecting Qinchuan to react this way.
    The other Elders too were taken aback and promptly moved forward, shouting at Qinchuan.
    Zhou Xi was even more surprised, not anticipating that Qinchuan, far from being moved by her flirtations, would instead react so contrary to common behavior, as if her actions had violated his bottom line.
    "Don't play with fire in front of me, I might not be able to restrain myself from killing you!"
    Qinchuan didn't even glance at Gu Chuan or the Elders who had leaped forward, his indifferent gaze fixated on Zhou Xi as he spoke coldly.
    As the Asura Emperor, he had once caused rivers of blood in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, making gods and Buddha tremble!
    Although he usually appeared detached, as if indifferent to everything, that did not mean he was truly without anger!
    ```
    ```
    With a cold snort, he dropped Zhou Xi and turned to take Qin Xiaoyu's hand, walking back to the halls of Heaven-Piercing Peak: "Regarding the engagement, whether you agree or not, it ends here!"
    "As for the hidden danger in your Taiyin True Meridian, come here tomorrow to fetch the pill!"
    Having said that, his figure receded into the distance.
    "Cough cough..."
    Zhou Xi coughed violently.
    "Xi'er, are you alright?"
    "This boy is too much, how can he treat you like this!"
    Gu Chuan hurried forward, doting on his disciple dearly. If it weren't for the fact that he still needed something from Qinchuan, he would have taught him a harsh lesson right there and then.
    Zhou Xi's face paled slightly, watching Qinchuan leading Qin Xiaoyu towards the Heaven-Piercing Peak, still feeling terrified by the killing intent Qinchuan had shown moments ago.
    At that moment, she truly felt the proximity of death.
    The other party was not faking it.
    He truly had murderous intent at that moment!
    Biting her lip, her beautiful eyes reddened, she stared at Qinchuan's retreating back, feeling endless grievance and anger.
    Just as Qinchuan was about to step into the Heaven-Piercing Peak with Qin Xiaoyu, she suddenly shouted loudly at Qinchuan, "Qinchuan! I agree with you, our engagement is hereby annulled, invalidated! I hope you won't regret this in the future!"
    Qinchuan did not look back, walking into the Heaven-Piercing Peak with Qin Xiaoyu.
    Zhou Xi withdrew her gaze, not saying anything more, she said to Gu Chuan, "Master, I'm fine, let's go back."
    The crowd subsequently dispersed.
    But what happened at Heaven-Piercing Peak quickly spread.
    Elder Zheng and Elder Yan each brought their own direct disciples, Li Que and Yan Xingyun, to challenge Qinchuan at Heaven-Piercing Peak for the title of Saint Heir, only to be thoroughly defeated by Qinchuan.
    This news immediately shocked many high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect.
    Because, both Li Que and Yan Xingyun were among the most outstanding disciples of this generation in the Congyun Sect. Young as they were, they had already reached the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm and were disciples of two Great Elders of the Congyun Sect, having been imparted with true teachings and guidance.
    Yet Qinchuan, a mere youth from a small frontier city and with a cultivation level of merely the Condensed Truth Realm, had successively defeated Yan Xingyun and Li Que.
    How could this not astonish people?
    At this moment, the sect leader of the Congyun Sect, Wu Tian, had also learned of this.
    "This boy is merely at the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm and he defeated both Li Que and Yan Xingyun. Could it be that he disregarded the rules and used those two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts?" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Wu Tian called for Elders Yan and Zheng, questioning them closely.
    There were also other Elders present, all looking at Elders Yan and Zheng with a hint of surprise and suspicion.
    Both Elder Yan and Elder Zheng had difficult expressions, for as the direct disciples and cultivators of the Fourth Layer of Meridian Opening Realm, they had been defeated by a youth of the Condensed Truth Realm, which was not a matter of glory.
    But now that the sect leader had personally asked, they had no choice but to tell the truth, "Reporting to the sect leader, Qinchuan did not use those two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts."
    "But..."
    "But what?"
    Eyes sharpening, Wu Tian and the other Elders instantly pressed for more information.
    Elder Yan and Elder Zheng became solemn, saying to Wu Tian, "But sect leader, his methods are truly bizarre and unpredictable. He was able to, before our very eyes, draw upon the Earth Pulse Vital Energy from beneath Spirit Peak and the eruption of Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth. Moreover, he utilized that thick natural energy and essence of Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth to break through two realms in succession."
    "In the span of a mere tea time, he had advanced from the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm to the late stage of the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm."
    "Additionally, even the Crimson Flame Bird by his side benefited from this, ready to strike at the Fifth Rank of the Demon Beast Realm at any moment!"
    Hearing what the two Elders said, Wu Tian and the other Elders present all had their pupils constrict, "What did you say? He can draw upon the Earth Pulse Vital Energy beneath Spirit Peak?!"
    Although they had previously seen those thirty-six Earth Dragons come to pay their respects to Qinchuan, they had not imagined that Qinchuan could actually make them exhale the essence of the Earth Vein Vital Energy and Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth for cultivation!
    ```

 Chapter 110 Write Off

    Activating the Earth Pulse Vital Energy beneath Spirit Peak for cultivation was undeniably of significant importance for the resource-depleted Congyun Sect.If they could stimulate the eruption of Earth Pulse Vital Energy beneath all the Spirit Peaks of the Congyun Sect and enrich them, they would be able to greatly accelerate the cultivation speed of the sect disciples and save a large amount of cultivation resources.
    It was a win-win scenario.
    Therefore, knowing that Qinchuan could actually activate the Earth Pulse Vital Energy beneath Spirit Peak for cultivation, Wu Tian and the other high-ranking elders present all changed expressions immediately, their eyes turning fervent.
    Elder Yan and Elder Zheng recounted in detail everything that had happened on Heaven-Piercing Peak earlier. Upon hearing that Qinchuan claimed he could transform Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasure Body, Wu Tian and the other elders present couldn't help but gasp in shock.
    However, everyone quickly regained their composure.
    Wu Tian furrowed his brows, harboring great doubt about Qinchuan's words.
    "The Taiyin Treasure Body is one of the ten great Treasured Bodies, and it's said that if one's Constitution is cultivated to the extreme, it can rival the Supreme Body, even some Divine Bodies!"
    "Qinchuan is merely a youth, what ability does he have to elevate the Taiyin True Meridian to a Taiyin Treasure Body?"
    Wu Tian said in a deep voice.
    Hearing Wu Tian's words, the crowd also showed their doubt.
    "Sect Master, this matter is indeed unbelievable, but that Qinchuan is quite confident. Moreover, he seems to genuinely understand the Taiyin True Meridian¡ªas he previously pointed out the symptoms that Sister Apprentice Zhou Xi was exhibiting with striking accuracy," Elder Zheng said thoughtfully.
    Wu Tian's gaze flickered as he spoke, "If this boy truly has such abilities, then making him the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect would not be an issue. However, there is something peculiar and mysterious about him."
    "He is just a scion from a remote small city like Great Wilderness City, with such young age, how could he know the secrets of the Taiyin True Meridian and the Taiyin Treasure Body?"
    "Not only that, but there are also the various peculiar phenomena he caused before entering the mountain, as well as the respectful treatment from the Great Elder. It's all quite strange indeed."
    The elders nodded in agreement, finding this reasoning persuasive.
    "No matter how mysterious this person is, as long as he does no harm to the Sect, let it be. But if he dares to do something detrimental to the Sect, I will not spare him!"
    Wu Tian said with a stern voice, "As for whether this boy truly has the means to resolve the hidden dangers of the Taiyin True Meridian and even transform it into a Taiyin Treasure Body, we will know by tomorrow."
    ...
    Night fell, and the moonlight was hazy.
    Qinchuan stood at the peak of Heaven-Piercing Peak, holding a wine cup, gazing at the clear moon in the distant sky, drinking alone in contemplation.
    The cool night breeze was gentle, tousling his hair and robes.
    Below Heaven-Piercing Peak,
    The Earth Dragon, being careful, turned itself over, using the deep abyss and cliff to climb up, and coiled quietly next to Qinchuan, its lively eyes occasionally stealing glances at him.
    "It's been a million years, Little One, do you think the nights in that grave are cold?" Qinchuan asked, staring at the cold moon in the sky, filled with endless reminiscence, and addressed the Earth Dragon beside him.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Earth Dragon blinked its spirited eyes, affectionately rubbing its head against the back of Qinchuan's hand, and let out a low whine as if to comfort him.
    "In this life, I will enter that place again."
    Qinchuan tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one go, his eyes at that moment appearing incredibly deep and sharp: "All that stand in my way shall be destroyed!!"
    "Crack!"
    As he spoke, the wine cup in Qinchuan's hand instantly shattered.
    A terrifying murderous aura flashed by in an instant.
    For tens of thousands of miles around, countless beings all felt a momentary chill throughout their bodies for no apparent reason.
    But before they could react, that bone-piercing coldness vanished, leaving many startled and confused, wondering if it had been an illusion.
    Sensing the fleeting intent to kill from Qinchuan, the Earth Dragon, Little One, seemed to share the same enemy with Qinchuan, also displaying a hint of ferocity in its eyes.
    It let out a low whine, indicating its willingness to follow Qinchuan forever.
    Seeing this, a smile appeared on Qinchuan's face. He affectionately stroked Little One's head and said with a laugh, "That place is not where you can enter, even if you transform into a true Divine Dragon, you still would not be able to enter."
    "Hoo..."
    Little One let out a dissatisfied low whine.
    Qinchuan shook his head and said with a smile, "If you can cultivate to the realm of the Primordial Ancestral Dragon, perhaps you might be able to enter."
    Instantly, Little One's eyes widened, showing an expression of dejection.
    The Primordial Ancestral Dragon, this is a mythical existence.
    And now, it is merely an Earth Dragon, not even a true dragon yet.
    Above the true dragon, there are the Ying Dragon, the Ancient Odd Dragon, the Ancient Divine Dragon, and only then comes the Primordial Ancestral Dragon.
    ...
    Qinchuan wasn't in a hurry to awaken his Innate Pupils.
    Awakening the Innate Pupils was vitally important to Qinchuan and could not afford any mistakes.
    With nine lifetimes of reincarnation to cultivate the Innate Body and tread the Flawless Foundation Immortal Path, he now had to awaken each of the nine parts of the Innate Body one by one, and he had to be careful at every step.
    Especially the first step, which involved awakening the Innate Pupils, could not tolerate any carelessness and required the best state to proceed.
    That's why Qinchuan didn't immediately set about awakening his Innate Pupils with the Heavenly Treasures Materials left from his past life for this very purpose.
    He was adjusting his state, to be in the best condition to complete the first step of awakening.
    ...
    Early in the morning.
    Gu Chuan had brought Zhou Xi to Heaven-Piercing Peak early to claim pills.
    Not only Gu Chuan and Zhou Xi came, but all high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect did as well, including Congyun Sect's Sect Leader Wu Tian.
    Learning that Qinchuan could actually induce the eruption of both Earth Pulse Vital Energy beneath Spirit Peak and the essence of Spiritual Energy from heaven and earth for cultivation, and that he claimed he could resolve the hidden dangers of Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian and even assist in refining her Taiyin Treasure Body,
    Wu Tian and the high-level members of the Congyun Sect became restless and also arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak early in the morning, wanting to see how Qinchuan would resolve the dangers of the Taiyin True Meridian and even help Zhou Xi refine her Taiyin Treasure Body.
    "Disciple pays respects to the Sect Leader and all the Elders."
    Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak, the disciples on duty were startled to see the Sect Leader and several high-ranking elders descend upon the place, immediately kneeling to pay their respects.
    "Where is Qinchuan, and why isn't he here to greet us?"
    Wu Tian spoke with a calm expression that naturally commanded authority.
    "It seems Brother Qin is unaware of the Sect Leader and the Elders' arrival; I will go in and report." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    A disciple on duty at Heaven-Piercing Peak hastily said, appearing somewhat nervous and flustered in front of Wu Tian and the many high-ranking elders.
    The disciple quickly entered the grand hall of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    At that moment, Qinchuan was having breakfast with Qin Xiaoyu.
    Noticing the hurried disciple, Qinchuan asked indifferently, "What's the matter?"
    "Brother Qin, the Sect Leader and all the Elders have arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak."
    The disciple hurriedly reported.
    "They have arrived, so why the panic?"
    Qinchuan said after hearing the news.
    "...Brother Qin, the Sect Leader and the Elders are waiting outside, aren't you going to greet them?"
    Seeing Qinchuan still composed and leisurely enjoying his breakfast with no immediate intention to greet them, the disciple couldn't help but remind him.
    "Let them wait in the side hall for now. Whatever it is, we can talk after breakfast."
    Qinchuan continued to sip his porridge slowly.
    He disliked being disturbed when doing anything, especially when eating.
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the disciple was embarrassed, thinking that Qinchuan hadn't heard him clearly, and cautiously reminded him, "Brother Qin, the Sect Leader is here, along with the Great Elders..."
    "Didn't I make myself clear just now?"
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    Qinchuan frowned, "Dismiss yourself!"
    The disciple's mouth fell open, but then he quickly acknowledged with a bow and retreated.
    "From now on, when I'm eating, no one is to disturb me."
    Qinchuan spoke calmly.
    The two attendants in the main hall quickly nodded their heads and answered, "Yes."

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    ...Outside the hall.
    Seeing the disciple return without Qinchuan, Wu Tian immediately frowned and said, "Where's Qinchuan?"
    "Qin... Brother Qin is having breakfast, he said to have the Sect Master and the elders wait a moment in the side hall..."
    The disciple immediately knelt, bowing his head nervously.
    "What did you say? He wants us to wait in the side hall?!"
    Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's mouth twitched involuntarily.
    "Insolence! A mere newly promoted disciple dares to have the Sect Master wait for him¡ªsuch audacity!"
    The accompanying elders immediately burst out in furious reprimand.
    Elder Yan, Elder Zheng, and Gu Chuan, along with several other elders, could not help but twitch at the corners of their mouths, although they had already experienced this yesterday, they still had not anticipated Qinchuan disregarding even the Sect Master's dignity!
    Qinchuan, however, did not make Wu Tian and the others wait for long.
    After breakfast, Qinchuan led Qin Xiaoyu to the side hall.
    "Qinchuan, I've heard that you have a way to remove the hidden dangers of Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian and even transform it into a Taiyin Treasure Body. I have made a special trip here to see this with my own eyes," Wu Tian said upon seeing Qinchuan. "If you truly can transform Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasure Body, then you would have established a great merit for our Congyun Sect, and I will certainly reward you handsomely!"
    Qinchuan glanced at him disdainfully and said, "The Congyun Sect is now in decline, with the foundation of the Sect nearly squandered by you all, to the point that even maintaining normal Sect operations and the daily expenses for disciples' cultivation is becoming a struggle. I dare not harbor any illusions about your promise of a reward."
    "..."
    Wu Tian's expression stalled, and he turned red with anger, shaking all over as he pointed at Qinchuan and stammered furiously: "You you you..."
    "Sect Master, calm your anger..."
    Seeing Wu Tian's thunderous rage, Gu Chuan quickly stepped forward and said, "Qinchuan, yesterday you mentioned you had a way to remove Xi'er's ailments of the Taiyin True Meridian and even assist her in forming a Taiyin Treasure Body. Please proceed with your method."
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    Wu Tian snorted coldly and repressed his anger with a fling of his sleeve.
    Because he too wanted to see if Qinchuan truly had the ability to relieve the Taiyin True Meridian's afflictions and even elevate it to a Taiyin Treasure Body.
    Qinchuan, not willing to waste any more time with them, took out the Elixir he had refined during a spare moment the previous night and casually tossed it to Gu Chuan.
    "This is a Chi Yang Pill. It can harmonize Taiyin True Qi, relieve spasms in the meridians, repair hidden illnesses, and her condition will naturally resolve once she takes and refines it," Qinchuan said, yawning indifferently.
    Gu Chuan hurriedly caught the small porcelain bottle containing the Elixir.
    "Chi Yang Pill? Elder Liu, what kind of Elixir is this that I have never heard of it?" Wu Tian asked Elder Liu, frowning, when he heard Qinchuan's words.
    Elder Liu was highly accomplished in Alchemy.
    Within the domain of Alchemy, no one in the Congyun Sect could surpass him.
    However, hearing Wu Tian's question, Elder Liu was also perplexed, shaking his head, he said, "This... Sect Master, I have studied the Alchemy Dao for three hundred years, delving into texts and compendiums on Elixirs. Although there is a limited number I can refine, I am well-versed with many existing Elixirs, yet I have never seen nor heard of this particular Elixir..."
    With that, he looked towards Qinchuan with a hint of disappointment in his eyes, clearly thinking that Qinchuan was trying to deceive them.
    Hearing Elder Liu's words, Wu Tian and the other elders present exchanged glances and couldn't help but furrow their brows: "Does this mean the Elixir is fake, that it doesn't exist at all?"
    "Hehe, perhaps it's some other kind of Elixir. Considering his young age and limited experience with Elixirs, he can't recognize its name, so he made one up on the spot," Elder Liu stroked his beard and said. "Moreover, he comes from the remote small town of Great Wilderness City; as expected, this so-called Elixir is probably just a Mortal Grade pill.
    "Clatter!"
    Just then, Gu Chuan, who couldn't wait any longer, had already opened the stopper of the small porcelain bottle.
    At that moment.
    A thick fragrance of elixir suddenly wafted out from the small porcelain bottle, refreshing to the heart and spleen.
    Following that, a glistening, round light-golden elixir, emitting layers of faint misty light, rose automatically from the tiny porcelain bottle and floated in mid-air.
    In an instant, Elder Liu, who had been speaking confidently, suddenly froze, his words abruptly stuck in his throat. Staring at the golden elixir floating in mid-air, his pupils contracted, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes filled with disbelief.
    "Spirit... Spirit Pill?!"
    It wasn't just Elder Liu, everyone present also widened their eyes in disbelief.
    At the moment this elixir emerged from the small porcelain bottle.
    Even those like Wu Tian, who were not very knowledgeable about elixirs, could immediately discern the level of this elixir!
    Such a rich fragrance of elixir.
    And it also radiated such lustrous light.
    It could even float in the air and exude spirituality.
    This was clearly a Spirit Pill!
    Moreover, it was a top-grade Spirit Pill!
    This was a Supreme Grade Elixir! A Spirit Pill beyond Mortal Grade!
    There was suddenly complete silence in the side hall.
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    Elder Liu, who had just been speaking confidently, thinking Qin Chuan was merely passing off a non-entry-grade pill as a "Chi Yang Pill" to bluff his way through, now felt a burning sensation on his face, flushing red.
    "A Spirit Pill, this is actually a Spirit Pill!"
    "Elder Liu, are you really unaware of this Chi Yang Pill?"
    Wu Tian regained his composure, suppressed the astonishment in his heart, and asked Elder Liu.
    Elder Liu was so embarrassed that he nearly cried, and thought, Sect Master, you can't just twist the knife like this, I really haven't heard of this elixir!
    At the same time, he was astonished. The elixir before him was a top-grade Spirit Pill, why was there no record of it in the annals of elixirs?
    And how could Qin Chuan have such a top-grade Spirit Pill, which just happened to be the right medicine to treat the hidden problems of the Taiyin True Meridian?
    Such a top-grade Spirit Pill, even with his three hundred years specializing in the Alchemy Dao, he could not refine.
    The highest level of elixirs he had ever refined was only Ninth Grade, he had never succeeded in refining even an ordinary Spirit Pill, let alone such a top-grade one.
    By Qin Chuan's side, Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Brother, are Spirit Pills very precious?"
    "Not precious."
    Qin Chuan ruffled Qin Xiaoyu's hair and shook his head.
    "Then why are they all so excited when they see the Spirit Pill?"
    Hearing Qin Chuan's words, Qin Xiaoyu's big eyes were filled with confusion.
    "Because they are poor and have seen too little."
    Qin Chuan said.
    "...?"
    In the great hall, Wu Tian and the other elders suddenly had a string of large question marks appear on their foreheads.
    What did this kid just say?
    The excited expressions of Wu Tian and the elders paused for a moment and then they snapped back to reality, their necks tilting with anger.
    How could this kid's words be so infuriating?
    Hold back.
    Breathe...
    The elders each took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anger rising within them.
    As a Sect Master and sect elders, they should not stoop to the level of a junior!

 Chapter 112 Let Them Wait

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, in the great hall, Wu Tian and the various elders' excited expressions suddenly froze, then they came back to their senses, and immediately their necks twisted in anger.This kid, why must he speak so infuriatingly?
    Hold back.
    Sigh...
    The elders each took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anger welling up in their hearts. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As the master of the sect, and the elders of the sect, there's no need to stoop to the level of the younger generation!
    Suppressing their anger and calming down, Wu Tian stared at Qinchuan and asked sternly, "Qinchuan, I must ask you, where did you get this extreme quality Spirit Pill from?"
    "Extreme quality Spirit Pills are precious beyond measure, exceptionally valuable, and the difficulty in refining them is immense. Across the entire Shanhe County, no one can refine such an extreme quality Spirit Pill."
    "Even the Wuji Pill Sect of the Tianyuan Nation, which is the most adept at the art of Alchemy, might not be able to produce a Spirit Pill of such quality, so where did you obtain this extreme quality Spirit Pill?"
    Not only Wu Tian, but everyone present was looking at Qinchuan with a serious expression.
    Such high quality extreme quality Spirit Pills are truly rare in the world today.
    However, before Qinchuan could speak,
    Qin Xiaoyu, who was by Qinchuan's side, realized just how precious Spirit Pills were after hearing Wu Tian's words, and instantly became dazed, then her eyes reddened slightly.
    Spirit Pills are so precious, yet her brother gave her such valuable Elixirs to eat like candy beans.
    It must have been very hard for her brother to obtain these Spirit Pills, right?
    "Brother, you lied to Xiaoyu, saying Spirit Pills aren't expensive at all, and you let me eat them like candy beans every day."
    "Brother, Xiaoyu won't eat Spirit Pills anymore."
    With teary eyes, Qin Xiaoyu stuffed a large, pristine jade Pill Bottle she was holding into Qinchuan's hands.
    That jade Pill Bottle was filled with "Solid Foundation Pills," specially refined by Qinchuan in his spare time for Qin Xiaoyu to solidify her foundation.
    The ingredients for refining such pills were not considered precious, and the resources Qinchuan brought from the Qin Family were enough to refine many such Pills.
    Meanwhile, everyone present, upon hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words, were all momentarily stunned, their gazes shifting downward, looking at the little girl by Qinchuan's side with disbelief in their eyes.
    What did they just hear?
    This little girl, eating top-notch Spirit Pills like candy beans?!
    What a joke!
    Upon hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words, Qinchuan simply smiled and affectionately ruffled Qin Xiaoyu's hair, saying, "Don't listen to their nonsense; these Pills aren't that precious. These Pills are pretty much like candy beans anyway, so don't feel burdened, and if you like them, just eat them to your heart's content."
    "..."
    The crowd's mouths twitched involuntarily.
    At the same time, their gazes fell on the porcelain Pill Bottle in Qin Xiaoyu's hands that was several sizes larger than a normal pill bottle, and they couldn't help but have their eyes fixate on it.
    From the conversation between the two,
    The bottle might actually contain Spirit Pills, right?
    Although they found it to be somewhat fantastical and absurd,
    Yet, children speak without guile.
    This little girl, who appears to be only about ten years old, surely wouldn't go to the extent of "cooperating" with Qinchuan just to tease them, right?
    Wu Tian signaled Elder Liu with his gaze.
    Elder Liu immediately understood and, with a friendly expression, said to Qin Xiaoyu with a smile, "Little girl, could you let me see the bottle in your hand?"
    Qin Xiaoyu, aware that these people seemed to be important figures from the Congyun Sect, clung tightly to Qinchuan with a bit of fear.
    "It's just an ordinary pill bottle, what's there to see?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Elder Liu and said indifferently.
    "..."
    Elder Liu's smile on his face froze instantly, and his cheeks twitched.
    "Who wants to look at this bottle!"
    "I want to see the elixirs inside! The elixirs!"
    He took a deep breath, showing admirable restraint and still donning a smile, he said, "Actually, I was hoping to see the elixirs inside... "
    Qinchuan frowned, looking at Elder Liu with disdain, and said, "You're at least an elder of the Great Elder level in Congyun Sect. Do you really need to covet a child's sugared beans?"
    The friendly smile on Elder Liu's face froze once more, and in his heart, he was flipping tables.
    "Who covets her sugared beans!"
    "Hmm?"
    "Sugared beans?"
    Elder Liu's expression suddenly changed, staring at Qinchuan, he asked, "What's inside this bottle, really sugared beans?"
    "Sugared beans!"
    Qinchuan was noncommittal, as the finest spirit pills were indeed no different from sugared beans, after all.
    "Huff..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's affirmative tone, everyone in the hall inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.
    So they were really just sugared beans.
    They had feared that this brother and sister were really squandering treasures, consuming top-grade spirit pills as if they were sugared beans.
    If they were truly so wasteful, they feared they wouldn't be able to control themselves and might end up strangling these two profligates to death!
    If they're not sugared beans, then... uh, it's good that they're not spirit pills.
    Suddenly,
    Wu Tian frowned and with a serious tone asked Qinchuan, "You still haven't said, where did this top-grade spirit pill come from?"
    "As the Sect Master of Cloud Sect, it's one thing to have a lower cultivation level, but why can't you maintain your composure over a mere top-grade spirit pill? What's there to make a fuss about?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Wu Tian and scolded with a frown.
    "You..."
    Wu Tian was so angry he almost lost his composure on the spot.
    This damned brat!
    You, a teenager of just fifteen or sixteen, merely a junior disciple, dare to chastise the Sect Master with such an old-fashioned manner? Does the Sect Master have no dignity?!
    "Youngster! Do you really think that with the Great Elder backing you, you can be so reckless and beyond reproach?!"
    Wu Tian, his face as dark as water, snorted, "Hmph! The Great Elder isn't here right now, and this place is not the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, there are no prohibitions' power for you to borrow!"
    Yet, Qinchuan simply swept a disdainful glance at Wu Tian, making his veins bulge with rage.
    He took a deep breath, and as the Sect Master, never having suffered such an indignity, his mana surged forth as he could no longer restrain the anger in his heart. He raised his hand, intending to smash this insolent fool into oblivion!
    However, at that moment,
    Two orbs of light suddenly flew out of Qinchuan's body, revealing the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, the Spring and Autumn Brushes and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.
    "Ah, the air outside is so fresh!"
    "Yes, yes, the sky here is so high and wide, much vaster than in the Pavilion."
    The Spring and Autumn Brushes and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone leapt onto each of Qinchuan's shoulders, excited by the fresh air and dense spiritual energy of the outside world.
    Wu Tian, who had been about to crush the ignorant brat who had challenged him time and time again, instantly narrowed his eyes and twitched at the corners when he saw the Spring and Autumn Brushes and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.
    Remembering the power of these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, Wu Tian's raised hand instantly dispersed the mana, slapping himself on the leg with a "pah" sound: "Uh, how come there are mosquitoes up here on Heaven-Piercing Peak?"
    His face, once full of anger, cleared in an instant.
    "..."
    The crowd surrounding them all became visibly stunned, then the elders hurriedly changed the subject, saying, "Ahem... Let's first see if this Chi Yang Pill can really cure the ailments of the Taiyin True Meridian."

 Chapter 113 This Pill Is Poisonous

    "Exactly, let's first examine this Chi Yang Pill to see if it can really cure the affliction of the Taiyin True Meridian."Everyone responded in agreement. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Elder Liu, you take a look first. Is there any problem with this supreme grade Spirit Pill?"
    Gu Chuan handed over the Chi Yang Pill to Elder Liu with some concern, asking him to check whether there was any issue with the elixir. After all, one must not recklessly consume elixirs.
    Elder Liu stepped forward to receive the elixir. Although he did not recognize this Chi Yang Pill, with over three hundred years of study in the way of elixirs, he still possessed the ability to identify medicines based on their scent.
    He carefully smelled the fragrance of the Chi Yang Pill.
    "Chi Yan fruit, Cao Huang(root), Xuanhuang leaf, Wujing(flower)..."
    Through the scent of the pill, he identified the various medicinal ingredients used in the Chi Yang Pill, but he could not discern them all, only about one-tenth or one-twentieth, which was enough to change his expression.
    "Shoreline herb!"
    Elder Liu suddenly cried out in shock, "This pill even contains the shoreline herb!"
    "What's with the shoreline herb? Elder Liu, is there a problem with this pill?"
    Hearing Elder Liu's words, everyone in the hall instantly tensed up.
    Especially Gu Chuan and Zhou Xi, their hearts were lifted. Could there really be a problem with this elixir?
    But what were they to do?
    If there really were a problem with this elixir, and it was not the cure for the Taiyin True Meridian's affliction, then how would they cure it?
    Elder Liu took a deep breath, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, "The shoreline herb is a kind of medicinal ingredient with a biased cold attribute, yet within this pill, ingredients such as the Chi Yang fruit with strong yang attributes were used, contradicting attributes of spiritual medicines!"
    "According to the Alchemy Dao's records on medicine selection in pill refinement, medicines with conflicting attributes should not be chosen, because when two medicinal ingredients with opposing attributes are used together, not to mention that their properties are incompatible, just the act of achieving pill concoction is almost impossible."
    "What? Medicines with conflicting attributes can't become an elixir? Then this pill..."
    Upon hearing Elder Liu's explanation, everybody in the hall understood and were immediately filled with astonishment, staring at the Chi Yang Pill in Elder Liu's hands, their eyes full of surprise.
    "Huh..."
    Elder Liu took another deep breath, his emotions hardly settling, "What astounded me is this..."
    "To refine a pill using medicinal ingredients with conflicting attributes that should not have been used, and moreover, to create a Spirit Pill of such supreme quality, this is truly inconceivable. The person who refined this elixir must have developed an entirely new system of Alchemy Dao, revolutionizing Alchemy Dao!"
    "This pill... can be said to be extremely significant. I just don't know which Alchemy Dao expert managed to forge a whole new path in the way of pill refinement. If in my lifetime I could catch a glimpse of the great expert who refined this elixir, I would die without regrets..."
    Elder Liu held the Chi Yang Pill in both hands as if cradling a world-class treasure, his eyes filled with admiration and yearning for the person who had refined this elixir.
    Hearing Elder Liu's words, everyone in the hall couldn't help but gasp, realizing the staggering value of this pill.
    In this pill contained a whole new system of Alchemy Dao!
    Medicinal ingredients with conflicting attributes could actually become a pill!
    If news of this pill were to leak out, all the alchemists in the Tianyuan Nation would go mad.
    Even the Wuji Pill Sect would likely be shaken by it.
    Seeing everyone's reaction, Qinchuan couldn't help feeling speechless, "It's just a pill with two conflicting attributes of medicinal ingredients, is it necessary to be so dramatic?"
    "Silence!"
    "What do you know?! Medicinal ingredients with opposing attributes are absolutely impossible to appear in the same pill prescription, let alone become a pill."
    "This great expert, however, has broken tradition, turned the impossible into possible, reversed the Qiankun, expanded the path of Alchemy Dao, and achieved great merit. How dare you, an ignorant junior, make such a frivolous judgment!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Liu couldn't help but open his mouth to scold in anger.
    He was obsessed with the Alchemy Dao, and at this moment, he had supreme admiration for the great sage who refined the Chi Yang Pill, believing that this great sage had opened up an entirely new system of Alchemy Dao, which was of epoch-making significance to the development of the Alchemy Dao on the Divine Wilderness Continent.
    In his view, Qinchuan's words were tantamount to diminishing the merits and achievements of this grand alchemy sage.
    In his heart, this mysterious alchemy sage could already be mentioned in the same breath as the legendary Pill Ancestor!
    How could such a person be desecrated by Qinchuan?!
    Yet how could he know that the Chi Yang Pill was nothing more than something Qinchuan had casually refined the previous night during his spare time?
    The legendary Pill Ancestor he venerated was actually only a medicine boy under Qinchuan in past years?!
    In the past, Qinchuan noticed that although the medicine boy was a bit dull, he was diligent, eager to learn, and meticulous in his duties, prompting Qinchuan to take him on as a disciple on a whim and impart the vast knowledge of Alchemy Dao, thus giving rise to a generation's Pill Ancestor, whose name resounded through the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.
    However, few people were aware of this.
    Let alone the people from the Congyun Sect present, even Wu Yong back then was completely in the dark.
    Indeed, throughout the entire Myriad Heavens and Worlds, those who knew of this matter were few and far between.
    It wasn't just Elder Liu; other elders present, including Wu Tian, also looked at Qinchuan with disapproval and spoke out, "There's no need for Elder Liu to lower himself to this child's level. This child spouts preposterous claims without any reverence. How could he possibly comprehend the extraordinary significance of this pill?"
    "Elder Liu, please take a closer look at this pill to see if there are any problems with it, and whether it's safe to consume and refine," Wu Tian said.
    Only then did Elder Liu hold back his anger, snorted coldly, and continued to examine the medicinal ingredients used in the pill, while also trying to deduce some of its effects based on those ingredients in his mind.
    Hearing what everyone said, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh. The teacher of the illustrious Pill Ancestor was being scorned for ignorance and lack of understanding in Alchemy Dao.
    Yet he didn't really care, merely smiling and shaking his head, indifferent to explaining himself.
    Elder Liu then identified several medicinal ingredients and suddenly furrowed his brows, as if unsure about something.
    "This trace of fishiness, this is..."
    The fragrance of the pill was mixed with a faint fishy odor, which caused Elder Liu's brows to twitch with uncertainty and surprise.
    "It is the Variegated Stench Grass."
    Qinchuan glanced at Elder Liu and spoke lightly.
    "Variegated Stench Grass?!"
    "Yes, it is indeed the scent of the Variegated Stench Grass. How did you manage to identify the Variegated Stench Grass?"
    Upon Qinchuan's reminder, Elder Liu suddenly had an epiphany and immediately looked at Qinchuan with a surprised expression in his eyes.
    Then, as something occurred to him, his expression changed abruptly and he said, "This pill must not be consumed!"
    "What? Must not be consumed?!"
    "Elder Liu, is there a problem with this pill?!"
    The people in the hall also showed subtle changes in their expressions upon hearing this.
    Especially Gu Chuan and Zhou Xi were particularly anxious.
    Becauese, if the pill couldn't be consumed, how would Zhou Xi's ailment related to her Taiyin True Meridian be addressed?
    Even Qinchuan, upon hearing Elder Liu's words, couldn't help but frown and look towards Elder Liu, genuinely curious as to how the Chi Yang Pill that he personally refined could possibly not be consumed.
    "This pill, is poisonous!"
    Elder Liu took a deep breath and said with conviction.

 Chapter 114 Im Not Embarrassed

    "What? Poisonous?!"Upon hearing Elder Liu's words, everyone in the hall was suddenly taken aback with a change in expression.
    Zhou Xi's pretty face turned slightly pale.
    This pill¡­ is poisonous?
    "Indeed! Variegated Grass and stinking grass are extremely poisonous, and any elixir refined from such herbs is bound to be a deadly poison pill!"
    "Therefore, although this pill is a top-grade spirit pill, it is nevertheless a poison pill..."
    "The appearance of this pill doesn't show any traits of a poison pill at all, and the scent is especially fragrant and tempting. It's just a pity that the unique fishy stench of variegated grass, although faint and disguised, ultimately cannot escape the discernment of this elder!"
    Elder Liu spoke with confidence and conviction.
    Zhou Xi's face had already turned deathly pale.
    The people in the hall couldn't help but take a deep breath one after another.
    "Fortunately, the sect master is wise to have Elder Liu examine this pill; otherwise, if Zhou Xi was allowed to take it rashly, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"
    The elders expressed their relief one after another, while also feeling a lingering fear.
    Wu Tian's face darkened, and he turned back to look at Qinchuan, speaking in a heavy voice, "Qinchuan, it seems you already knew this pill contained a deadly poison, the components of Variegated Grass, yet you still brought out this pill, falsely claiming it could relieve Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian ailment. What exactly was your intention?"
    It wasn't just Wu Tian; all the elders present were enraged.
    Even Gu Chuan couldn't contain himself any longer.
    Zhou Xi was also staring at Qinchuan with concentrated eyes, unable to believe that Qinchuan would give her a poison pill and lie about it being able to resolve her Taiyin True Meridian ailment, her eyes brimming with tears.
    Why would he want to harm her?
    Yet Qinchuan suddenly furrowed his brow, glanced at Elder Liu, then shook his head and sighed lightly, "It's fine if your Alchemy Dao aptitude is lacking, but acting so impetuously and making a fuss over every little thing¡ªsuch temperament explains why, despite practicing alchemy for three hundred years, you have made little progress!"
    "What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone was instantly enraged.
    A minor matter?
    Is this a minor matter?
    This concerns someone's life!
    "Scoundrel!"
    "You passed off a poison pill as a healing spirit pill; had Elder Liu not detected the poison within, you would have endangered Zhou Xi's life! Is this a minor matter?!"
    "For such a grievous mistake, you show no sign of remorse, truly incorrigible!"
    Wu Tian roared furiously.
    "Shut your mouth!"
    However, before he could finish speaking, Qinchuan suddenly turned around and bellowed, his authority apparent.
    Facing consecutive challenges, even someone with a good temperament like him was beginning to feel slightly angered.
    "You¡­ you¡­"
    Wu Tian was taken aback by Qinchuan's sudden outburst. What was the source of that burst of authority from this young man that made his heart tremble!
    But it was only a moment before he calmed down, immediately becoming furious.
    He, a noble sect leader, had been rebuked and contradicted by this youngster before him not once but twice. Where did that leave his dignity and authority as a sect leader?
    He was about to have a complete outburst.
    However, he saw Qinchuan's indifferent expression and heard him say to Elder Liu, "Since you recognized the ingredients of Variegated grass in this pill, did you also identify that it contains the ingredients of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma?"
    Qinchuan's words immediately made Elder Liu's face freeze in shock, then he carefully sensed it and exclaimed in astonishment, "Indeed there's the presence of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma. How did you know?!"
    His heart was shaken. Qinchuan had previously stated that the Chi Yang Pill contained Variegated grass, and now he had accurately pointed out the presence of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma!
    Could it be that he also had the ability to identify medicine by its fragrance?
    But he was only sixteen years old!
    At such a young age, how could he possess such profound mastery over the Alchemy Dao?
    Bear in mind that Elder Liu himself had spent a full three hundred years dedicated to the study and practice of alchemy to acquire the skill of identifying herbs by scent.
    Yet Qinchuan did not respond to him, but coldly said, "Now that you know of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit, you should also be aware of their medicinal power and properties."
    "Tell me, what are the effects and functions of these three types of medicinal ingredients?"
    Watching Qinchuan's indifferent expression and his questioning of Elder Liu, all the other elders in the hall and Wu Tian turned their surprised gazes to Elder Liu.
    Elder Liu spoke confidently, "Having studied the chapters on pill and medicine theory, of course I know the medicinal properties of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma. These three ingredients all have detoxifying effects and are the main herbs used in antidotes to counteract Variegated grass¡­"
    At this point, Elder Liu's pupils suddenly contracted, his mind shook abruptly as if struck by a bolt out of the blue, causing his body to tremble involuntarily and his words to stop abruptly.
    "I understand now, I understand¡­"
    "The inclusion of Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma in this pill is to neutralize and antidote the toxicity of the Variegated grass!"
    "And Variegated grass, apart from being highly toxic, has several other effects, one of which is to relieve spasms in the meridians¡­ So that's it, now I see¡­"
    Elder Liu appeared as if he received an epiphany, suddenly so excited that he could hardly contain himself, his lips trembling as he spoke, "The creator of this pill is truly a sage worthy of being compared with the Pill Ancestor, worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the Pill Ancestor!" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "To refine a pill with a poisonous herb and counteracting antidotes, plus using opposing attribute ingredients in pill concoction, the Alchemy Dao has been revolutionized. I seem to see a broader path of Alchemy Dao¡­"
    Elder Liu muttered to himself. With just a simple hint from Qinchuan, he immediately grasped the essence of three hundred years of his Alchemy Dao research.
    Although Variegated grass is highly toxic, the inclusion of the Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Aperture Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma effectively neutralized its poison, allowing the other beneficial effects of Variegated grass to be utilized!
    "What¡­ what does this mean?"
    In the great hall, the rest were all wide-eyed with surprise as they stared at Elder Liu.
    Elder Liu took a deep breath, his face filled with shame as he admitted, "I am ashamed. Just now it was my lack of insight, shallow knowledge, and the misinterpretation of this elixir as a Poison Pill."
    "Although the pill's main ingredient is the highly toxic Variegated grass, it is refined with a special method that incorporates Five-Color Qi Nurturing Grass, Nine Apertures Spirit Communication Flower, and Jade Spirit Ganoderma to counteract its poison, preserving the Variegated grass's ability to relieve spasms in the meridians."
    "This pill is of epoch-making significance. The person who refined this pill could well be considered a peer of the Pill Ancestor!"
    Hearing this, everyone in the hall looked at each other in bewilderment: "You mean¡­ this elixir is actually problem-free?"
    Elder Liu nodded in shame.
    Wu Tian, who had just been seething with rage questioning Qinchuan, now had a face as dark as pitch, and he glared fiercely at Elder Liu, scolding him, "Impetuous!"
    At the same time, he sneaked a glance at Qinchuan and took a deep breath. Since the elixir was not faulty, what was the point of his recent outburst?
    He turned his head, gazing up at a forty-five-degree angle, avoiding eye contact with Qinchuan and the other elders in the hall.
    As long as I don't feel embarrassed, then there is no embarrassment!

 Chapter 115 The Way of Man, Can Triumph over Heaven!

    Elder Liu's face was filled with shame, while his eyes brimmed with fervent worship for the alchemist.Though he did not know who had refined this elixir, he was utterly subdued by their unfathomable alchemy skills.
    In his eyes, the person who had refined this Chi Yang Pill must be a true great sage of the Alchemy Dao, who could be discussed in the same breath as the legendary Pill Ancestor.
    At this moment.
    Qinchuan, upon learning that there was no issue with the Chi Yang Pill, was also immediately overjoyed.
    Everyone felt their emotions ebbing and flowing like the tide at this moment.
    Zhou Xi's eyes also shone brightly, her beautiful eyes reignited with hope.
    "So, you're saying that this elixir... really might have the potential to heal the illness of my Taiyin True Meridian?"
    Zhou Xi's bright eyes and clear voice also conveyed the inexpressible excitement and agitation within her.
    "On this matter, I cannot be completely certain," Elder Liu replied thoughtfully, "but the variegated stench grass indeed has the effect of relieving meridian spasms."
    "Even if it cannot completely remove your illness, it will likely have a certain suppressive effect."
    Elder Liu pondered and did not want to oversell the assurances.
    Because regarding the medicinal ingredients used in this Chi Yang Pill, he had not fully identified all of them, recognizing only part of them.
    Moreover, there were some medicinal properties and effects within the Chi Yang Pill that he found difficult to comprehend, and thus he did not dare to make presumptuous claims.
    "If this pill cannot dissolve the accumulated cold poison within your body, then I fear there is no other elixir under the heavens that can solve the cold poison of the Taiyin True Meridian."
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Xi, his expression apathetic, having never taken seriously the illness caused by the cold poison of the Taiyin True Meridian from the start.
    To him, resolving the cold poison of the Taiyin True Meridian was truly a trifling matter.
    Having lived for over a million years, he had seen numerous individuals with the Taiyin Treasure Body and the Taiyin True Meridian.
    The Chi Yang Pill was something he had specifically created in the past targeting the ailments of the Taiyin True Meridian after analysis and research, and he had never taught it to others.
    Apart from those few with the Taiyin True Meridian whom he had saved back then, almost no one knew of the existence of the Chi Yang Pill.
    Therefore, the Chi Yang Pill was not recorded in the Elixir Codex.
    In fact.
    The Divine Wilderness Continent, as a mere speck among the myriad heavens and worlds of the mundane realm.
    The variety of elixirs recorded in the Elixir Codex of the Divine Wilderness Continent is, in Qinchuan's eyes, truly just a drop in the ocean.
    In the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, there are many kinds of elixirs that are not circulated in the Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Not to mention the more advanced elixirs of the Divine Realm.
    The creatures of the Divine Wilderness Continent could not possibly have heard of them.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Liu frowned and turned to Qinchuan, "Even I cannot assert whether this pill can indeed resolve the ailment of Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian. On what basis are you so certain?"
    "Furthermore, how did you come to know about these secrets of the Taiyin True Meridian, and earlier, how were you able to identify the medicinal materials of the Chi Yang Pill?"
    Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently: "A rotten piece of wood cannot be carved."
    After saying that, Qinchuan turned his head away, no longer wishing to speak further.
    In his view, although this Elder Liu had studied the path of alchemy for three hundred years, his temperament was somewhat lacking.
    Three hundred years in the ebb and flow of the Alchemy Dao had not enabled him to quiet his mind; his spirit was too impetuous. With such a temperament, it was truly hard to achieve greatness.
    "..."
    Seeing this, Elder Liu almost exploded with anger.
    This brash youngster was truly detestable, obviously youthful yet speaking so presumptuously, as if he was the elder here, saying "A rotten piece of wood cannot be carved," ¡ª utterly infuriating.
    On the other side.
    Zhou Xi did not hesitate any longer.
    Having learned that there were no problems with the Chi Yang Pill, Zhou Xi took the pill right there and then and circulated her True Qi, catalyzing and refining the pill's power.
    "Hiss... such cold chill!"
    "Such pure Taiyin True Qi, this icy chill seems to pierce into the marrow."
    As Zhou Xi circulated the True Qi within her body, a bone-chilling cold immediately emanated from her, causing the temperature in the side hall to plummet.
    Even the elders couldn't help but be astounded by such coldness, so piercing to the bone that they had to resist it with their own True Qi, otherwise, even they wouldn't be able to endure it, and their physical bodies would have been frozen stiff.
    This made them all look at each other with flashing eyes, becoming even more aware of the terrifying nature of Taiyin True Qi, which could indeed produce miraculous effects in battle.
    No wonder the Taiyin Body was listed as one of the legendary Ten Great Treasured Bodies. By cultivating and unlocking it to the utmost, it could even rival the supreme bodies and divine bodies from the legends.
    "If Niece Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian can really evolve and transform into the legendary Taiyin Treasure Body, then our Congyun Sect will have a chance to rise again."
    "At the very least, we will not be expelled from the ranks of the six superior sects of Shanhe County." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    An elder sighed.
    In the past, if the once Imperial Dao Sect can't even mingle among the superior sects of a small Shanhe County, that would indeed be too shameful.
    How would they face the ancestral masters when their spirits return to the Dao one day?
    However, upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help frowning and said coldly, "The six Superior Sects of Shanhe County?"
    "Back when Congyun Sect was at its peak, it almost dominated the entire Divine Wilderness Continent. Now, you're content with just holding onto the position of one of the six Superior Sects within the small region of an Ancient Kingdom?"
    "How sad Wu Yong must be to have a bunch of grand-disciples like you who do not strive for progress and are not budding talents!"
    Qinchuan scolded coldly.
    Originally, he did not pay too much attention to the decline of the Congyun Sect.
    With the methods and arrangements he left behind in the past, it would be an extremely simple matter to restore the former glory of the Congyun Sect.
    What concerned him were the ambitions of these high-level members of the Congyun Sect, which had been lost!
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's harsh reprimand, that elder instantly turned red with shame and anger, but was left speechless.
    What could be said?
    During the zenith of the Congyun Sect, its splendor was indeed dazzling.
    In that era, across the whole Divine Wilderness Continent, barely a handful could compete with it.
    But now, they were relegated to a corner, and even their status among the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County was uncertain.
    It was a case of mishandling a good hand to the point of ruin.
    Qinchuan's admonishment could well be seen as a slap in everyone's face.
    "The rise and fall of a sect may follow the Heavenly Dao, but the way of man can prevail over heaven!"
    "Without ambition, the Heavenly Dao's guillotine hangs overhead, and all could turn to dust and ash!"
    Qinchuan said coldly.
    "Boom!"
    The words of Qinchuan, like rolling thunder, struck deep into the hearts of everyone in the hall!
    The former scolding caused everyone to blush and glare with indignation and shame.
    The latter words, however, like a thunderous waterfall, made all the elders and even Wu Tian tremble in spirit, hairs standing on end, and their eyes blazing with brilliant sparks like lightning.
    These words seemed to contain the profound logic of the Heavenly Dao, possessing an indescribable magic power that enlightened everyone as if they were baptized in sublime wisdom, entering a profound and mystical state of mind.
    Indeed, they all had an epiphany on the spot!
    The way of man.
    Can prevail over heaven!

 Chapter 116 A Little Bit of Pain

    A moment later,Everyone gradually woke up from their sudden enlightenment, their faces displaying surprise and joy, feeling that their essence, qi, and spirit had greatly improved.
    Moreover, the level of their mind realm had actually advanced by one whole level, making them feel relaxed and exhilarated, their faces radiant with health.
    There were even elders who, right then and there, broke through the long-standing shackles that had hindered them, significantly advancing their cultivation level.
    "The Way of Man, can triumph over Heaven..."
    "What a great 'The Way of Man, can triumph over Heaven'!!"
    "Qinchuan, to think that at such a young age, you possess such insight, such boldness, to be able to utter such words."
    Wu Tian took a deep breath, his eyes sparkled as he stared into Qinchuan's, profoundly shaken.
    At that moment, all the elders present, as well as Wu Tian, the current Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, had their hearts stirred by intense waves, unable to calm down for a long time.
    In their eyes, this ignorant youth had spoken words that struck them like a thunderclap, heavily impacting their souls, pouring into them like divine enlightenment, causing an epiphany among them all!
    Was this sheer coincidence, or was it within his control?!
    If it was a coincidence then so be it,
    But if it was the latter,
    What kind of terrifying means would that be?!
    Just a few words, leading to enlightenment!
    Even the legendary Dao Ancestors probably couldn't do that, could they?
    Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to waste time talking with them.
    In the side hall, the coldness emanating from Zhou Xi was growing stronger.
    These past days, Qinchuan had personally nurtured Qin Xiaoyu's primary energy and laid the foundation for her, and although Qin Xiaoyu hadn't officially started her cultivation, she had already established an unimaginable foundation.
    She, devoid of any cultivation level, was facing the severe coldness emanating from Zhou Xi yet felt no discomfort at all.
    It wasn't until the coldness from Zhou Xi reached its peak that Qin Xiaoyu finally shivered slightly.
    This surprised everyone in the great hall, especially Wu Tian and the elders.
    This young girl, who had clearly not yet begun cultivating, was able to withstand the coldness emitted by the Taiyin True Meridian; it was truly inconceivable.
    "What a remarkable girl, with excellent root bone, a fine seedling for cultivation," Elder Yan exclaimed in admiration.
    Wu Tian smiled, his heart uplifted from the sudden enlightenment and advancement in mindset and cultivation; he was in high spirits. Looking at Qin Xiaoyu he said, "Young girl, would you like to follow this Sect Master and learn the ways of cultivation?"
    He had indeed become interested in taking Qin Xiaoyu as his disciple.
    Aside from noticing Qin Xiaoyu's exceptional root bone and bright spirit, a significant reason was attributed to Qinchuan's earlier words that led him to enlightenment.
    Seeing this as an act of fate, he had the spontaneous idea to take Qin Xiaoyu as his disciple, intending it as payback for Qinchuan's revelation, while also hoping to ease the tension between them.
    However, the next moment, Wu Tian's excellent mood was completely shattered.
    "To take her as your disciple, you're not qualified," said Qinchuan indifferently, glancing at Wu Tian.
    Wu Tian's face turned iron blue with anger. This damned fellow, if not for the consideration of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, those two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, he would have slapped to death this arrogant youth on the spot.
    It was infuriating!
    Turning away with a scowl, Wu Tian's face darkened like the bottom of a pot, he snorted coldly, and said no more.
    The elders looked at each other, shaking their heads.
    An elder, taking into account the earlier enlightenment because of Qinchuan's words, kindly reminded, "Qinchuan, the Sect Master has cultivation at the peak of the Myriad Manifestation Realm. To be personally guided by the Sect Master is an opportunity countless disciples long for..."
    Qinchuan laughed and replied, "I've said it before, with Xiaoyu's talent, he's not capable of teaching her."
    He wasn't making empty claims.
    What sort of aptitude did Qin Xiaoyu possess?
    The one and only Myriad Laws Treasure Body in the world!
    Although the term "Myriad Laws Treasure Body" contains the words "Treasured Body," it is also categorized amongst special physiques at the level of "Treasured Body."
    However, in Qinchuan's view, this type of constitution surpasses many of the Supreme Bodies, even Divine Bodies!
    Even.
    In Qinchuan's eyes, this constitution ranks just below the Immortal Physique!
    It's just that in this world, a Myriad Laws Treasure Body is extremely rare.
    Only one person can emerge in an era!
    People know very little about this kind of constitution.
    Many people don't even know that there exists such a terrifyingly powerful physique in the world.
    Therefore, this constitution is merely listed among other Treasured Bodies.
    But in fact, it is an exceptional and tremendously powerful constitution, second only to the Immortal Physique.
    Once it reaches Great Achievement, it becomes immune to all laws!
    In some respects, once this constitution has achieved Great Achievement, it can almost be deemed invincible!
    But to reach Great Achievement for the Myriad Laws Treasure Body is not that easy.
    In the past million years.
    The only person who reached Great Achievement with the Myriad Laws Treasure Body was Hong Lian the Heavenly Empress!
    In the past, she personally received guidance and teachings from him, who carefully mentored her.
    That stubborn girl, with deep obsessions and a fire within her heart, cultivated day and night like she was possessed by demons, and finally succeeded in cultivating the Myriad Laws Treasure Body to the Great Achievement Realm, becoming an unparalleled Empress of her generation.
    Wu Tian wants to take Qin Xiaoyu as a disciple and guide her cultivation? sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In Qinchuan's view, Wu Tian's understanding of martial arts is but half-baked.
    He has been stuck at the Myriad Manifestation Realm for more than a hundred years without making a breakthrough.
    Expecting him to guide Qin Xiaoyu's cultivation is like hoping he knows what a Myriad Laws Treasure Body even is, let alone assisting in awakening the Myriad Laws Treasure Body and advising on the important considerations at each stage of its cultivation.
    Therefore, to Qinchuan, the matter of Wu Tian taking Qin Xiaoyu as his disciple was nothing but a joke to be dismissed with a laugh.
    Seeing Qinchuan maintain his stance, the various elders couldn't help but frown, then shook their heads and said no more.
    "Pu!"
    Just at that moment.
    Zhou Xi, who was cultivating to refine the potency of the Chi Yang Elixir, suddenly let out a muffled groan and spat out a mouthful of blood, startling everyone around her.
    "Xi'er!"
    Zhou Xi's mentor, Elder Gu Chuan, immediately became extremely anxious and hurried forward.
    "Do not disturb her."
    "Previously, her internal cold poison had congealed, with her meridians atrophied, resulting in some hidden issues in her body. It's the potency of the Chi Yang Pill now that is clearing up some blockages within her,"
    Qinchuan called out.
    Elder Gu Chuan halted at these words, his face filled with hesitation as he turned to look at Elder Liu.
    Elder Liu was, after all, the elder of the sect most proficient in the Alchemy Dao and pharmacology, so at that moment Gu Chuan wanted to seek his opinion.
    However, Elder Liu was looking up at the sky.
    He could not discern the hidden illnesses in Zhou Xi's body, and having been proven wrong several times before, he dared not make any rash statements.
    "Master, don't worry, I'm fine,"
    Zhou Xi said quietly to Gu Chuan with a faint rosy tint on her face.
    "Focus your mind, don't get distracted,"
    Qinchuan scolded from the side.
    "Additionally, I need to remind you that now as the Chi Yang Pill's potency gradually unfolds, the process that follows may be somewhat painful. As long as you bear it, the cold poison within you can be completely eradicated, and your atrophied meridians will recover to normal, even becoming more resilient and expansive,"
    Then, after a slight pause, Qinchuan added.

 Chapter 117 A Bit of Pain

    "What is a little pain? As a cultivator, what kind of hardship can I not withstand, what kind of pain can I not endure?""Xi'er, though a woman, has a will of steel. What does a bit of minor pain amount to?"
    Seeing that Zhou Xi was unharmed, Gu Chuan relaxed, but upon hearing Qinchuan's reminder, he couldn't help sneering, unconcerned.
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but open her beautiful eyes to glance at Qinchuan, her eyebrows slightly knit together. How little did this man think of her?
    As a cultivator, how could she be overwhelmed by such trivial pain?
    That he would even come to specifically remind her, in her view, was nothing short of belittlement, and she couldn't help feeling a surge of frustration in her heart as she said, "Thank you for the reminder, but it's just a little pain. I can take it!"
    She increased the speed at which her True Qi circulated, hastening the refining of the Chi Yang Pill.
    Shortly after, the medicinal power of the Chi Yang Pill fully dissolved, and a scorching aura merged with the chill poison in her body, resulting in an unprecedented agony. It felt like all of her eight extraordinary meridians were about to burst, as if her entire body were being torn into fragments.
    "Ah..."
    She began with deeply furrowed brows, followed by a twisted face, and finally, unable to bear it any longer, she screamed out loud, nearly fainting from the pain.
    Beads of sweat broke out on her forehead as two opposing forces, Taiyin and Chi Yang, struggled within her body, turning it into a battlefield, rampaging and leaping wildly. The pain she experienced was more excruciating than having her bones scraped and heart pierced.
    "Xi'er, Xi'er..."
    Witnessing this, Elder Gu Chuan's expression drastically changed as he saw Zhou Xi writhing in pain, her head dripping with cold sweat, her eyes losing their luster, looking like she was about to faint.
    "Qinchuan, didn't you say it was just a bit of pain?!"
    Gu Chuan looked at Qinchuan with reddened eyes.
    Qinchuan frowned slightly, "Is it that painful? I thought it was just a bit sore. After all, I am not the one with the Taiyin True Meridian. I can't feel such pain anyway. It's really a relief."
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Gu Chuan's veins bulged with irritation.
    Zhou Xi, upon hearing this, almost fainted on the spot. Damn this bastard!
    Staring at him with wide-open eyes, she couldn't understand why, but a strong urge welled up within her, an urge to go up and bite this bastard!
    "Come on, hang in there. As cultivators, we should be able to endure pain that ordinary people cannot bear, to suffer hardships that ordinary people cannot stand, to possess an unyielding will. What is a little pain, after all?"
    Qinchuan said with a teasing smile.
    "You... Bastard!"
    Zhou Xi's face turned red with rage as she spoke.
    This bastard was clearly mocking her.
    After enduring for half an hour, Zhou Xi finally felt the pain inside her subside.
    The place where she had been sitting cross-legged was thoroughly soaked, and there was a puddle on the ground. Well, it should just be sweat.
    When the pain had completely vanished, Zhou Xi felt as if she was about to collapse from exhaustion.
    "Xi'er, how are you?"
    Gu Chuan hurried over, asking anxiously.
    After taking a low-grade Spirit Revitalizing Pill and recovering some True Qi, Zhou Xi sensed carefully and her phoenix eyes brightened, "My meridians have recovered, and circulating True Qi no longer causes any pain!"
    She was overjoyed.
    The accumulated chill poison inside her body had been dispersed by the medicinal power of the Chi Yang Pill.
    She stood up, her skirt stained wet, but she was oblivious as she said to Qinchuan, "Thank you."
    Qinchuan looked indifferent, "Your internal illness has been removed. However, if you do not transform your Taiyin True Meridian into a true Taiyin Treasured Body, as your Cultivation Realm improves in the future, the previous illness will recur."
    "I, Qinchuan, am a man of my word. Since I promised to help you completely resolve the issue with your Taiyin True Meridian and aid you in transforming it into a Taiyin Treasured Body, I will not go back on my word."
    "However, to transform the Taiyin True Meridian into a complete Taiyin Treasured Body, it is necessary to replenish the Innate Qi."
    "Some medicinal ingredients are needed as support. Here is the list."
    Qinchuan snapped his fingers, and a list shot into mid-air.
    Gu Chuan quickly captured it in his hand and scanned it thoroughly.
    "Innate Ganoderma, Xuanyin Spirit Wood, Silkworm Leaves..."
    The extensive list of medicinal ingredients slightly furrowed Gu Chuan's brows, and he looked up at Qinchuan, saying, "Qinchuan, aside from the Innate Ganoderma and the Xuanyin Spirit Wood being high-rank spiritual medicines, the rest are quite common ingredients and low-rank spiritual medicines. Are you certain that these can help Xi'er replenish her Innate Qi?"
    Gu Chuan felt somewhat skeptical.
    Because replenishing the Innate Qi was something he had only ever heard of.
    In his view, helping Zhou Xi replenish her Innate Qi and completing the transformation of her Taiyin True Meridian into a Taiyin Treasured Body must be an incredibly grand endeavor. How could it be simple? sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Even if it required the consumption of exceedingly precious Heavenly Treasures Materials, he would not find it excessive.
    But now, the most valuable ingredients on the list were merely two high-rank spiritual medicines, and they were not even the particularly prized and rare kind.
    The other ingredients were even more ordinary, common medicines that were nothing like Heavenly Treasures Materials.
    Could such simple, ordinary ingredients truly have the effect of replenishing Innate Qi?
    Elder Liu snatched the list of ingredients from Gu Chuan, gave it a glance, and also furrowed his brow, his gaze towards Qinchuan filled with similar doubt.
    After that, he lowered his head to seriously correlate the ingredients, attempting to deduce something from them, but his frown deepened still further.
    Because, as far as he could see, many of these ingredients had little to no connection with each other, and some of them simply couldn't be used together in a mixture.
    "Just prepare these ingredients for now, and I will return to you a Taiyin Treasured Body," said Qinchuan, yawning, too lazy to waste words with them.
    "You..." Elder Liu still wanted to say something, but suddenly, his expression froze, and his gaze fixated on Qin Xiaoyu by Qinchuan's side.
    Qin Xiaoyu appeared to be coveting a treat, and while everyone was talking, she surreptitiously opened the cork of the porcelain pill bottle in her hand, one size larger than the others.
    In an instant, a round and lustrous Spirit Pill emanating wavering glows rose slowly from the pill bottle and landed in Qin Xiaoyu's hand.
    The rich fragrance of the pill immediately filled the entire side hall.
    Qin Xiaoyu hastily tossed the Elixir into her mouth like a piece of candy, then quickly replaced the cork, preventing the few Spirit Pills that had risen behind it from escaping back into the bottle.
    "..."
    Everyone in the hall had a dazed expression, with all eyes falling on Qin Xiaoyu.
    Feeling the sudden silence in the hall, with the Spirit Pill puffing out one side of her face, Qin Xiaoyu's bright and lively eyes darted around at the various elders and Wu Tian. She quickly crunched the pill in her mouth and swallowed it as if indeed munching on a sweet.
    She hadn't yet begun to cultivate and couldn't refine the pill's efficacy with True Qi, so she had to wait for the effects to manifest on their own.
    Wu Tian and the elders, witnessing this, all twitched in unison.
    Spirit Pill!
    That was definitely a Spirit Pill!
    That little girl, what she just ate was definitely a Spirit Pill!
    And it was a top-grade Spirit Pill!
    The corner of everyone's eyes started twitching uncontrollably.

 Chapter 118 Wasting a Godsend

    "Young girl, may I have a look at the bottle in your hand?"Elder Liu once again focused his gaze on the pill bottle in Qin Xiaoyu's hands, speaking with a gentle and cheerful appearance.
    Qin Xiaoyu glanced at Qinchuan, her eyes revealing a questioning look.
    "Since he wants to take a look, then just let him have a look."
    Qinchuan seemed unconcerned as he spoke.
    "Mm."
    Qin Xiaoyu obediently nodded her head.
    She handed over the pill bottle.
    Elder Liu was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to cautiously receive the pill bottle from Qin Xiaoyu's hands, then opened the stopper to look inside.
    In that instant, a rich fragrance of elixirs immediately rushed out from the pill bottle.
    There was even a treasured light bursting forth and a clear luster circling around.
    Supreme spirit pills, filling the pill bottle, began to float up slowly from the mouth of the bottle as he opened the stopper.
    "Supreme spirit pills... they are all supreme spirit pills!"
    Elder Liu was instantly shocked beyond belief.
    The others in the hall were also completely stunned.
    They remembered how Qinchuan had confidently claimed that the bottle was filled with nothing but candy beans.
    At this moment, everyone's foreheads were instantly covered with question marks.
    What about the promised candy beans?!
    Are these really candy beans?
    This is clearly a huge bottle of supreme spirit pills!
    Elder Liu's expression turned serious, and he quickly put the stopper back on, staring intensely at Qinchuan, grabbing his robe and demanding, "Qinchuan, where exactly did you obtain these elixirs?!"
    "These elixirs, each one of them is of the same quality as the Chi Yang Pills that Zhou Xi had just taken, and every single one is a top-grade supreme spirit pill!"
    It wasn't just Elder Liu.
    At this point, everyone in the hall was astounded, and at the same time, a nameless anger began to emerge.
    Such supreme spirit pills, each one was extremely precious and of immeasurable value.
    This youth was actually giving such a large bottle of supreme spirit pills to a young girl to eat as if they were candy beans!
    It was simply an act of extravagant wastefulness!
    No one had ever seen such extravagance and wasteful behavior!
    "It's just a bottle of Foundation Pills, and the medicinal ingredients used are nothing but some simple and common herbs, not considered anything precious. What's with all the fussing? Insane."
    Qinchuan gave Elder Liu, who was beside himself with excitement, a disdainful glance, then surveyed the rest of the people in the hall nonchalantly, took the pill bottle from Elder Liu's hand, and returned it to Qin Xiaoyu.
    That Elder Liu was immediately in a state of panic, exclaiming, "She cannot continue to eat these elixirs as if they were candy beans!"
    "Young man, do you even realize the value of supreme spirit pills?! Each of these supreme spirit pills is invaluable. To give these elixirs to a young girl as if they were candy beans, you are committing an act of outrageous wastefulness, do you understand?"
    "If heaven has eyes, such actions of yours will surely invite a thunderous retribution!"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but be speechless: "It's just a bottle of Foundation Pills, and even if they're at the spirit pill level, they're not considered precious, what's with the anxiety?"
    "Not considered precious?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Liu was immediately fuming and said, "That's because you have no idea how precious supreme spirit pills are!"
    "Young man, although I don't know where you got these elixirs, I absolutely will not allow such outrageous wastefulness. To give these 'candy beans'... pah, to give these supreme spirit pills to this young girl to relieve her cravings is an insult to the great alchemist who refined these pills!"
    "I will not stand for it!"
    Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh upon hearing those words. He didn't understand the value of a supreme spirit pill?
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to argue with the old man any longer. He yawned and said, "Alright, the ailment of the Taiyin True Meridian has been resolved, and I don't have that much time to waste with you all. As for the promotion of the Taiyin True Meridian to the Taiyin Treasured Body, whenever you find the herbs listed, that's when I'll return to you a Taiyin Treasured Body."
    "As for now, I'm preparing to go into seclusion. Please, all of you, leave."
    After adjusting for several days, Qinchuan was already in peak condition and had no wish to waste any more time here. He planned to start the awakening of the Innate Pupils.
    "You..."
    Wu Tian was instantly furious upon hearing Qinchuan's order to leave, that he was actually being asked to go.
    This damned brat.
    The entire Congyun Sect belonged to him.
    The other party was just a mere disciple.
    To dare issue a dismissal order to him, the Sect Master, and the elders present, shooing them away!
    Utterly infuriating.
    However, Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to tangle with them any further.
    "Xiao Yi, see the guests out."
    Qinchuan spoke indifferently.
    All of a sudden.
    Heaven-Piercing Peak seemed to tremble violently.
    Following that, an Earth Dragon rose from beneath the cliff, flipping and turning in the air. A powerful force immediately swept up Wu Tian and the others, tossing them out one after another.
    "..."
    Just as Wu Tian and the others were about to burst into rage, upon clearly seeing the Earth Dragon on Heaven-Piercing Peak, their expressions changed drastically, and the words they were about to say were stuck in their throats.
    Wu Tian, fixing his gaze on the Earth Dragon, his expression changing, finally put on a smile and said, "I am the current Sect Master of the Congyun Sect. Since you've been concealed under my Congyun Sect, you should be the guardian beast of our Sect. That kid is just a disciple of our Sect; how can you obey his orders? I am the Sect Master..."
    The Earth Dragon, Xiao Yi, cast a contemptuous glance at Wu Tian and then snorted loudly.
    All at once, the fierce wind howled, blowing Wu Tian and the others away.
    "Bastards!"
    The group steadied themselves at a distance, each of them in a sorry state. Looking back towards the direction of Heaven-Piercing Peak, they were all seething with anger.
    Especially Wu Tian¡ªwho felt that ever since Qinchuan joined the Congyun Sect, he, the Sect Master, had lost all his dignity.
    "Sect Master, do not be angered. That Earth Dragon beneath Heaven-Piercing Peak actually listens to Qinchuan's orders to such an extent. It seems that Qinchuan truly has the ability to stir the Earth Pulse Vital Energy eruption from the major Spirit Peaks. This matter is vitally important for our Congyun Sect..." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The elders were also livid with anger, but the thought that the Earth Dragon under Heaven-Piercing Peak was so obedient to Qinchuan couldn't help but make each of them feel a surge of excitement.
    These Great Elders each controlled a Spirit Peak as well.
    The Spirit Peaks under their control also had Earth Veins converging below, which meant that an Earth Dragon was nestled underneath.
    If Qinchuan could make these Earth Dragons spew Earth Pulse Vital Energy to irrigate the Spirit Peaks, then the cultivation environment of their major Spirit Peaks would greatly improve, significantly increasing the cultivation speed of the disciples and elders of each peak.
    This would be a blessing for the entire Sect.
    "This person's temperament is arrogant. If we try to suppress him with the authority of the elders and the Sect Master, forcing him to act, he probably won't comply. We can only slightly lower our stance and negotiate with him..."
    The elders said.
    Wu Tian's expression shifted, and then he took a deep breath and said, "I understand. For the sake of the Sect, I will no longer take offense to this person's disrespect and rudeness!"
    "Let's go back! I must have a good talk with him."
    Wu Tian's eyes flickered as he spoke.
    "I also want to have a serious talk with him. That bottle of supreme elixir is of immeasurable value. We can't let him squander it like that!"
    Elder Liu also spoke indignantly, fixated on that bottle of supreme elixir.
    In truth, if it weren't for the fear of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts on Qinchuan, as well as the Earth Dragon, he would have shamelessly grabbed that bottle of elixir by whatever means necessary.

 Chapter 119 A Complete Mess

    ```Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    After instructing Xiao Yi to send away Wu Tian and the others, Qinchuan had the Crimson Flame Bird accompany Qin Xiaoyu, while he himself took out the Alchemy Furnace and various Spiritual Medicines, preparing to start refining the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils.
    The main ingredient for refining the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils was the Essence Blood of the Chiyan Dragon Serpent and the Holy Spirit Fluid, in addition to other 360 auxiliary ingredients.
    The Essence Blood of the Chiyan Dragon Serpent and the Holy Spirit Fluid, these two main ingredients, were both extremely valuable and difficult to find.
    However, Qinchuan previously encountered a Chiyan Dragon Serpent in the depths of the Great Wilderness. Though its bloodline was impure, he had successfully extracted a trace of Chiyan Dragon Serpent's True Blood using the Method of Blood Refinement.
    As for the Holy Spirit Fluid and some other hard-to-find Spiritual Medicines, he had already prepared them in his past life and stored them in the box given to him by the Supreme Elder.
    Without any further hesitation.
    Qinchuan immediately began the process of refining the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils.
    One by one, the Spirit Medicines were methodically tossed into the Alchemy Furnace by him.
    However, just as Qinchuan had added dozens of Spirit Grasses and precious herbs, Wu Tian and the others returned.
    The Earth Dragon, Xiao Yi, had already returned to the underground of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    "Hmm? What's that kid doing?"
    The crowd went directly to the side hall, and upon entering, they saw Qinchuan continuously adding various medicinal ingredients into the Alchemy Furnace before him, immediately causing them to stare wide-eyed, "This kid...he's doing alchemy?!"
    Sensing Wu Tian and the others' return, Qinchuan couldn't help but frown, yet he said nothing.
    There was no room for error in refining the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils. Even for him, there could be no negligence.
    Because, only enough of the Chiyan Dragon Serpent's True Blood and Holy Spirit Fluid were at hand to refine a single dose of the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils.
    Too busy to pay any attention to Wu Tian and the others, Qinchuan focused on refining the Awakening Pill ¨C Innate Pupils.
    However, to those like Wu Tian who were ignorant of the Alchemy Dao, Qinchuan's strange alchemy hand seals and his steps, which deviated from the usual alchemy procedures, didn't seem to suggest anything was amiss.
    But Elder Liu was continuously furrowing his brows, shaking his head, "This guy, instead of properly training in Martial Arts, he's meddling with alchemy ¨C utterly ridiculous. How can Heavenly Spirit Grass be added to the furnace together with the Primordial Spirit Fruit?"
    "He tossed in the Heavenly Heart Flower too early. No matter what pill you're refining, the Heavenly Heart Flower should always be added last."
    "And this control of the Alchemy Fire... it's a complete mess."
    "...The steps are all wrong!"
    Elder Liu shook his head repeatedly.
    Wu Tian chuckled, "After all, this kid is just a sixteen-year-old boy; how could he know anything about alchemy? Elder Liu, it's enough to watch the fun, why take it seriously?"
    "Hehehe..."
    Upon hearing this, Elder Yan and the others couldn't help but laugh as well.
    Although they didn't understand Alchemy Dao, they knew that the practice of alchemy was incomparably difficult, far more profound than Martial Arts.
    That's why, despite the significant status of alchemists, their number was still far fewer than martial artists, and for this reason.
    They didn't believe that Qinchuan, a sixteen-year-old boy, knew how to refine elixirs.
    Being able to recognize a few medicinal herbs and having a bit of understanding of medical properties was already impressive.
    Expecting him to know alchemy as well?
    It would be like an iron tree blooming!
    Hearing Wu Tian's joke, Elder Liu also paused for a moment, then shook his head and laughed, "The Sect Master makes a fair point. Just now, I was merely commenting out of habit. These habits were cultivated over many years of studying the Alchemy Dao; whenever I see someone practicing alchemy with so many flaws and in such a state of confusion, I can't help but feel distressed for the medicinal ingredients..."
    However, as the words fell,
    the lid of the Alchemy Furnace suddenly shook.
    Then, a rich fragrance of elixirs burst forth from it, and in an instant, the fragrance filled the entire hall!
    "..."
    The people in the hall who had been laughing and jesting suddenly froze, stiffly turning their heads to look at the Alchemy Furnace in front of Qinchuan.
    "I think... I smell an elixir fragrance?!"
    Wu Tian opened his mouth with difficulty, speaking uncertainly.
    "I smell it too... and it's very strong."
    Elder Yan and the others also involuntarily opened their mouths, their eyes glazed and disbelieving.
    "No... it's not possible. The alchemy steps he took just now were clearly all wrong, filled with flaws, a complete mess. The timings for adding various medicinal ingredients, the control of the flame, all of it was incorrect ¨C how could it possibly result in an elixir?!"
    ```
    Elder Liu's eyes widened in shock, his gaze fixed intently on the alchemy furnace before Qinchuan, as he exclaimed excitedly.
    "Condense for me!"
    However, at that moment, Qinchuan suddenly formed a few more hand seals, increasing the flow of True Qi, causing the flames of the Alchemy Fire to suddenly surge once again.
    "No, the heat of the pill solidifying is too high, it's going to explode the furnace!"
    "Stop quickly, lower the flame temperature!"
    On seeing this, Elder Liu immediately shouted. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Bang bang bang!"
    The lid of the alchemy furnace indeed shook violently, as if it was about to explode.
    Yet, Qinchuan seemed not to notice at all, not only did he not reduce the heat, he kept increasing the temperature of the flames.
    "Boom!"
    Eventually, the lid of the alchemy furnace burst forth like a geyser shooting towards the sky.
    A radiant glow of blazing light also surged out from the furnace.
    The rich aroma of the elixir constantly gushed out from the furnace, intoxicating to the senses.
    A translucent spirit pill floated inside the furnace, emitting a treasure-like radiance.
    "Plop!"
    Upon seeing this translucent spirit pill, Elder Liu trembled all over, staggering backward two steps.
    His gaze was locked onto the translucent spirit pill, his pupils shaking violently, and his lips quivering uncontrollably as he muttered in disbelief, "A¡­ A top-grade Spirit Pill?!"
    "Impossible, this is impossible, he actually concocted a top-grade Spirit Pill, how can this be¡­I must be dreaming, with such steps, such alchemy techniques, how could it result in pill concoction?"
    Elder Liu was so agitated he was beside himself, feeling as if his three hundred years of accumulation in the Alchemy Dao had been completely upended in this instant!
    How could an alchemy method that completely defied common sense, that completely defied his understanding, result in a successful pill concoction?!
    But against all odds!
    The other party concocted the pill right in front of him!
    The alchemy method he considered flawed in every aspect had actually produced a furnace full of top-grade Spirit Pills!
    What was more overturning for him was that the one who had concocted this batch of top-grade Spirit Pills was merely a sixteen-year-old youth!
    A sixteen-year-old youth, right before his eyes, had concocted the top-grade Spirit Pills that he couldn't produce even after studying for three hundred years.
    What was the significance of his three hundred years of Alchemy Dao cultivation, then?!
    It wasn't just Elder Liu who was stunned.
    Wu Tian, as well as the other elders present and Zhou Xi, were all utterly astonished.
    Looking at Qinchuan, their eyes were filled with disbelief.
    "Elder Yan, I'm not dreaming, am I? This kid... he actually concocted a top-grade Spirit Pill?"
    With a dry mouth and a parched tongue, Wu Tian spoke out.
    "Ah! Who's pinching me?!"
    Elder Yan suddenly cried out in pain, staring back in anger, and seeing that it was Sect Master Wu Tian who had pinched him, he immediately suppressed his anger and said pitifully, "Sect Master, why are you pinching me?"
    "I'm trying to make sure whether I'm dreaming or not."
    Wu Tian replied.
    Elder Yan grumbled inwardly, then why don't you pinch yourself, why pinch me? But he didn't dare say it aloud, and instead said painfully, "So, Sect Master, have you confirmed it now?"
    "Confirmed, you cried out so miserably, obviously in pain, I'm not dreaming, that kid... has indeed concocted a furnace full of top-grade Spirit Pills!"
    Wu Tian's eyes gleamed brightly, his face full of excitement.
    "Then can you stop pinching me?"
    Elder Yan pleaded pitifully.
    "Ah, oh, I got too excited and forgot to let go, Elder Yan are you all right?"
    "..."

 Chapter 120 The Great Treason

    In the hall, everyone was utterly astonished at that moment.Qinchuan had actually refined a supreme spirit pill right before their eyes!
    This was truly astounding.
    A mere sixteen-year-old youth had actually managed to refine a supreme spirit pill.
    If they had not witnessed it with their own eyes, who would have believed it?
    And that was not all.
    Looking at the supreme spirit pill that Qinchuan had refined, the people in the hall couldn't help but think of a terrifying fact.
    If Qinchuan could refine a supreme spirit pill, then could the Chi Yang Pill from before, and those supreme quality Foundation Pills in Qin Xiaoyu's pill bottle, also have been created by him?!
    "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible..."
    "The Chi Yang Pill goes against the norms and innovates in the Pill Dao, and anyone capable of innovating in the Pill Dao to refine such elixirs ought to be a highly esteemed great sage of alchemy, how could it be a sixteen-year-old youth?"
    No sooner had the thought emerged in Elder Liu's mind than he immediately shook his head and dismissed it.
    In his view, anyone who could innovate in the Pill Dao and forge a broader and more vast domain in the Pill Dao could be called a great sage of the Pill Dao, worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the Pill Ancestor!
    How could such an individual be a youth?!
    He wouldn't believe it if he were beaten to death!
    But, thinking back to Qinchuan's method of pill refining, the process, and the use of medicinal herbs, Elder Liu couldn't help but feel his heart sink.
    "Perhaps, he has only learned the method of refining, but the one who innovated the Pill Dao must be someone else..."
    A thought suddenly sprang up in his mind that perhaps Qinchuan had only learned this method of alchemy, but the real innovator of the Pill Dao was some great sage behind him.
    "Qinchuan, the Chi Yang Pill from before, and those Foundation Pills, were they refined by you?"
    An elder, unable to contain his impatience, took the lead in asking.
    Qinchuan had not yet put away the elixir in front of him; the pill had not been completely finished refining.
    What he was refining was not just a simple supreme spirit pill.
    It was a Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill!
    It was a Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill.
    This was the Pill Dao that Qinchuan had created in ancient times.
    Only a few people in the world knew about it.
    This Nine Revolutions Pill Dao, through nine refinements of the elixir, could maximize the medicinal effects of the pill, surpassing all present Pill Daos.
    He was refining an Awakening Pill with Pupils to awaken the Innate Pupils; naturally, he wanted to ensure success as much as possible.
    Ordinary spirit pills also had a great chance to help him awaken.
    But they did not guarantee complete certainty.
    If he could refine a Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill, he could raise the chance of success to a full hundred percent!
    "Since you all already have the answer in mind, why bother asking knowingly!"
    Qinchuan merely gave Elder Yan, who had asked the question, a faint glance before returning his focus to the supreme spirit pill level Awakening Pill with Pupils, which was rising and falling at the mouth of the Pill Furnace in front of him.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's response, although everyone had already speculated, they were still unequivocally shocked at his direct affirmation, with their hearts in turmoil and far from calm!
    Even Wu Tian couldn't help but open his mouth wide, his face full of disbelief.
    He couldn't believe that the youth before him possessed such astonishing skill, able at only sixteen to refine such supreme spirit pills!
    What kind of genius was this?
    No.
    Genius doesn't suffice to describe him!
    This is clearly a monster!
    Even.
    If it weren't for the clear feeling of the traces of years on Qinchuan's body, indeed only sixteen, he would even think Qinchuan was probably an old monster who had deeply researched the Alchemy Dao!
    "Qinchuan, from which great sage does your Alchemy Dao come? Is this great sage in Shanhe County? I wonder if we have the honor of meeting and beholding the grace of such a sage?"
    At this time.
    Elder Liu finally calmed the surging waves in his heart, his gaze burning as he stared at Qinchuan, his eyes filled with respect and longing. In his heart, he had already firmly believed that behind Qinchuan there must be a great sage imparting the Alchemy Dao. How else could he have refined such an exquisite Spirit Pill at such a young age? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    A great sage?
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan scoffed.
    "Hmm? What do you mean?"
    Seeing Qinchuan's scoff, Elder Liu's face sank as he pressed for an answer.
    Qinchuan shook his head and said lightly, "In this wide world, on the path of the Alchemy Dao, no one is qualified to be my master!"
    Even the Pill Ancestor, whose fame shook the heavens, was merely a serving boy under his seat in the past. During the years when he was engrossed in the Alchemy Dao, the boy fanned him and did various chores.
    Seeing his diligence and sincerity, he thus passed on the Alchemy Dao to him.
    The boy did not disappoint him. Although his comprehension was somewhat lacking, managing to learn only about a tenth or so of his Alchemy Dao skill, he still made him a generation's Pill Ancestor, whose name was known even in the Mortal Realm.
    The Pill Ancestor was just a serving boy under his seat in the past.
    In this entire world, who else could be qualified to be his teacher?
    However, Elder Liu and the others could not possibly know this layer of truth. Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, they just felt that Qinchuan was unbelievably arrogant, daring to say such blasphemous words that on the Alchemy Dao, no one could be his master.
    Elder Liu held the non-existent Alchemy Dao great sage in the highest esteem.
    In his opinion, Qinchuan's Alchemy Dao skill must have been imparted by that behind-the-scenes great sage of Alchemy Dao, who was Qinchuan's master.
    And yet, here Qinchuan was, uttering such blasphemous, outrageous statements, virtually equivalent to deceiving his master and destroying his ancestors.
    Elder Liu was instantly furious, "Shut your mouth! You audacious scoundrel, your master taught you the Dao. Such kindness and grace weighs more than life and death, yet you dare to utter such blasphemous, reckless statements. Where do you place your master?!"
    Qinchuan frowned, swept Elder Liu with a glance, and said coldly, "I have no time for nonsense with you. Considering you are an elder of the Congyun Sect, although your character is somewhat poor and your Alchemy Dao practice shallow and unrefined, I shall reluctantly allow you to observe my alchemy. If you dare to rant as before, I will have Xiao Yi suppress you under Heaven-Piercing Peak, never to turn over for five hundred years!"
    Then, turning his gaze around to Wu Tian and the others, he said, "The same goes for all of you!"
    "You..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone instantly became furious.
    But then, remembering Qinchuan's methods, and considering they still needed Qinchuan to communicate with the Earth Dragon, spewing the Earth Pulse Vital Energy to irrigate the spiritual mountain, although they were seething with anger inside, they nevertheless forcefully suppressed their rage.
    "Endure! I will endure!"
    Wu Tian patted his chest, silently recited the Heart Clarity Spell, and quelled his anger.
    For the sake of the sect, he would endure!
    At the same time, other thoughts flashed through his mind.
    At such a young age, Qinchuan was able to refine such high-quality Spirit Pills, this kind of Alchemy Dao talent was simply unrivaled.
    Furthermore, Qinchuan was able to communicate with the Earth Dragon beneath their Congyun Sect, trigger the power of the Prohibitions within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, and moreover had obtained the acknowledgment of the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, the Spring and Autumn Pen, and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone. Lastly, he also had the extreme support of the supreme elder.
    As long as Qinchuan did not do anything to harm their Congyun Sect, no matter what, he could not continue to suppress Qinchuan.
    However, this youngster was really too arrogant and unlikable, always speaking in an old and sanctimonious manner, with each word causing him to burst with rage.
    Otherwise, with the extraordinary talents and methods displayed by Qinchuan, such a monstrous prodigy, he would love nothing more than to hold him in his palm and cherish him like a treasured possession.

 Chapter 121 Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill

    ```Zhou Xi couldn't help but be astonished to see Wu Tian and the elders all forcefully suppressing their anger.
    Wu Tian and the Great Elders were all beings of immense dignity in her heart.
    Especially Sect Master Wu Tian, as the leader of the sect, his authority was not to be challenged.
    This was the first time she had seen someone dare to disregard the Sect Master and the elders like this.
    Nor had she expected that Wu Tian and the elders would choose to suppress their rage.
    ...
    Qinchuan didn't bother to pay any more attention to Wu Tian and the others.
    If they were willing to stay quietly on the side and watch, that would be one thing; but should they dare to disturb his alchemy, he wouldn't mind letting Xiao Yi suppress them all under Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    At this moment, everyone was looking at Qinchuan with faces full of surprise.
    The pill in front of Qinchuan certainly appeared to have been successfully refined, and it was even of the finest Spirit Pill quality.
    However, Qinchuan had no intention of collecting the elixir.
    Instead, under the astonished gaze of the crowd, Qinchuan once again stoked the Alchemy Fire and then struck several complex and obscure hand seals. He then submerged the Spirit Pill back into the Alchemy Furnace to continue refining!
    The several hundred types of Spiritual Medicine had not been used up.
    At this moment, Qinchuan's True Qi swept up these Spiritual Medicines, one after another, seamlessly throwing them into the Alchemy Furnace.
    "What is he doing?!"
    "Wasn't that elixir already done? Why did he sink it back into the Alchemy Furnace and start adding more ingredients?!"
    Wu Tian and the elders were all taken aback and whispered in dismay.
    "Elder Liu, can you tell what he is trying to do?"
    Wu Tian asked Elder Liu.
    Elder Liu was also clueless, never hearing of a refined elixir that could be recast like this!
    After hesitating for a long while, he spoke with some uncertainty, "Could it be... he forgot to take out the refined pill?"
    "Forgot to take out the pill?"
    Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but open their mouths wide in shock, staring at each other, thinking... could it really be possible?
    They really wanted to remind him.
    However, just at that moment, everyone noticed that the sublime Awakening Pill¡¤Pupils that had sunk back into the furnace suddenly burst forth with an even more blazing radiance, like divine light, spewing forth from the furnace.
    The lid of the Alchemy Furnace had been blown off earlier and had not been put back on.
    Seeing that divine light spilling forth, everyone was instantly alarmed, and they hurriedly focused their gaze into the furnace. To their amazement, they saw a golden dragon circling around the Awakening Pill¡¤Pupils within the furnace!
    The golden dragon was tiny and exquisite, made of the pill's radiance and fragrance, and was now flying around the elixir.
    Above the pill, a golden dragon pattern had also emerged.
    "Is that... a phenomenon?!"
    The crowd was terrified at the sight, genuinely shocked.
    Pill with dragon patterns, divine light filling the cauldron, golden dragon circling.
    Even a Treasure Pill surpassing the Spirit Pill wouldn't normally exhibit such phenomena.
    "The fragrance of the medicine is much stronger, and the efficacy seems to be enhanced as well!"
    "This pill... has surpassed the finest Spirit Pill, but yet doesn't have the characteristics of a Treasure Pill..."
    Elder Liu was dumbfounded, filled with wonder and doubt in his heart.
    He had already been thunderstruck by Qinchuan's "completely unorthodox" and "flaw-ridden" alchemy technique, and now, witnessing this wonder of alchemical phenomena, he was even more astonished beyond measure.
    Watching that pill revolving within the furnace, Elder Liu simply couldn't determine what level the pill had reached now.
    His heart was flooded with too many questions.
    Observing Qinchuan's refining process, he felt as if all his knowledge of the Alchemy Dao from the past three hundred years had been in vain and that his entire understanding had been turned on its head.
    ```
    He was about to open his mouth to ask, hoping to probe the mystery of this elixir from Qinchuan, when he saw Qinchuan act again, continuing to add various medicinal herbs to the already completed elixir, naturally suppressing his question.
    At this moment, he was extremely cautious, hardly daring to breathe, for fear that even a slight noise would affect Qinchuan's alchemy, which was a completely different attitude from before.
    Now, the look he gave Qinchuan had unconsciously grown to include a few shades of admiration.
    Admiration for his alchemy skills.
    Regardless of whether Qinchuan had a master of the Alchemy Dao guiding him or not.
    Merely based on his age of sixteen, to possess such profound alchemy skills, this fact alone was enough to make him take note and to greatly increase his admiration.
    "Solidify!"
    A short moment later, Qinchuan once again let out a soft command.
    The Pill Furnace radiated light again, like a glorious, dazzling waterfall pouring out, illuminating the entire great hall.
    At the same time, a second dragon pattern emerged on the Awakening Pill's surface, and a second dragon shadow appeared within the Alchemy Furnace. The two dragons seemed to play with a pearl, circling and dancing around the Awakening Pill.
    "Another dragon shadow!"
    "The scent of the medicine is even stronger. Could it be that he is continuing to refine after pill concoction to enhance the pill's potency?!"
    Elder Liu's pupils shrank at the sight of the second dragon shadow and the now even richer aroma of the elixir, and a sudden realization dawned upon him.
    Wu Tian and the other elders did not understand alchemy.
    But the increasingly intense fragrance of the pill was indeed something they could detect.
    Even without understanding the Alchemy Dao, the richness of that fragrance made it not difficult to infer the extraordinariness of the pill.
    At this point, everyone's gaze flickered, exchanging looks, each with a startled expression, all keeping silent, for fear of disturbing Qinchuan's refining process, which might destroy this extraordinary elixir.
    Qinchuan continued to refine.
    Several more times in succession.
    "He has already solidified the pill eight times in succession; is he going to do it once more?"
    In the hall, everyone was astonished.
    They noticed that Qinchuan's face was now showing signs of fatigue and his forehead was covered in a layer of fine sweat.
    With his current cultivation level, refining this Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill was a bit of a stretch and took a considerable toll on him.
    "Just one last time and it will be a Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill. Solidify!"
    Qinchuan shouted lowly.
    A moment later.
    The Pill Furnace suddenly shook.
    An endless blaze of light shot up into the sky like a reversing waterfall, bringing with it a powerful burst of spiritual Qi that caused violent winds to howl throughout the great hall.
    "Aooo..."
    Immediately afterward.
    A dragon's roar came from the Pill Furnace, clear and resonant, shocking and astonishing everyone in the hall.
    A Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill, the Awakening Pill, slowly levitated from the Pill Furnace, with nine dragon shadows encircling and leaping around it, eventually rising to encase it protectively.
    Nine dragons guarding a pearl!
    "Collect!"
    Qinchuan shouted loudly, forming the final hand seal.
    The nine dragon shadows roared and turned into nine streaks of light that entered the Awakening Pill, causing the nine dragon patterns on its surface to light up.
    At last, all the light retracted inward. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan reached out with a big hand and grasped the Nine Revolutions Spiritual Awakening Pill, and then let out a long breath of turbid air.
    "The Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pill is now complete; next, we can formally proceed with the awakening of the Innate Pupils."
    Qinchuan's eyes sparkled brilliantly, full of shining determination.
    In this life, he was determined to awaken the perfect Innate Body and establish the most flawless foundation of the Immortal Path!

 Chapter 122 Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method

    After extinguishing the Alchemy Fire and collecting the Elixirs, Qinchuan took a brief moment to regulate his breath before rising to his feet.The assembly within the hall had already been stunned by the Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pill ¡¤ Pupils that Qinchuan had refined.
    Upon seeing Qinchuan rise, they hurriedly and involuntarily came forward to greet him.
    Especially Elder Liu, whose heart was even more excited at this moment, quickly rushed to Qinchuan's side, seizing Qinchuan's arm somewhat incoherently, "Qinchuan, what kind of Elixir did you just refine? It actually caused such a phenomenon; the scent of the pill is so rich, unlike a Treasure Pill yet surpassing one!"
    He was truly shocked.
    As an Alchemy Dao enthusiast.
    He had devoted three hundred years to the study of Alchemy Dao but had never seen such a method of alchemy.
    Nor had he ever witnessed such a brilliant Pill Condensation Phenomenon.
    Watching Qinchuan refine a furnace of Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pills, he felt as if everything he had learned before had been overturned.
    Even his understanding of Elixirs had been shattered.
    He felt that the Alchemy Dao he had studied before was far too narrow, with too many rules and restrictions¡ªwhat ingredients couldn't be used together, how every step of the pill refining had to be precise, not allowing for even the slightest error. A small mistake meant no hope of Pill Concoction.
    However, witnessing Qinchuan's entire process of refining the Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pills, it could almost be described as "reckless"¡ªcompletely unfettered by traditional rules. All those steps, what prohibitions in the use of medicinal ingredients, seemed utterly nonexistent, showing his unrestrained style.
    Particularly, Qinchuan's nine recalcinations to solidify the pill following Pill Concoction, each Recalcination substantially improved the quality of Elixirs, made the scent thicker, and enhanced the effects ¨C not a Treasure Pill but seemingly more so were methods that truly made him breathless with amazement.
    Qinchuan glanced at Elder Liu and Wu Tian among others and said indifferently, "This is a Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill, and the method I just used is the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method."
    "The Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill, while called a Spirit Pill, has an efficacy far surpassing that of even the finest Spirit Pill, and can be compared to a traditional superior Treasure Pill!"
    "If the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method is used to refine Breakthrough Pills, each revolution can increase the chance of the pill's breakthrough effect by ten percent. A Nine Revolutions Breakthrough Pill can almost guarantee a hundred percent success rate in promoting a breakthrough."
    "What?!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone was immediately taken aback.
    A Breakthrough Pill refined with the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method could guarantee a hundred percent success rate in advancing through a breakthrough?!
    The Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method...
    What kind of powerful Alchemy Method was this, so fearsome that they had never heard of it before?
    Elder Liu was also shocked, muttering to himself, "Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method, Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method..."
    "If this method were to spread, the world's Alchemy Dao would inevitably witness a tremendous transformation, and Alchemy Dao is to reach a whole new summit!"
    Qinchuan had no desire to linger in conversation with them. Now that he had refined the Nine Revolutions Awakening Pill ¡¤ Pupils and was fully prepared to awaken the Innate Pupils, he planned to adjust his condition before formally proceeding with the awakening. He had no time to spare for idle chatter.
    "Alright, just now, I allowed you, as descendants of Wu Yong, to stay and observe the pill refining. Now that the Elixir is complete, I am going into closed cultivation¡ªleave."
    He directly issued an order to leave.
    Wu Tian and the others were stunned, then their faces flushed with embarrassment. This insolent fool, who exactly was the master of Congyun Sect?!
    Wu Tian quickly recovered his composure, not letting his anger show, and politely negotiated, "Qinchuan, your skills are indeed admirable, and this sect leader appreciates you. There is a matter this sect leader wishes to discuss with you, what do you think..."
    "Whatever it is, we can talk after I come out of seclusion," Qinchuan said indifferently, his tone was calm but unmistakably resolute.
    "Xiao Yi, see the guests out," he then commanded lightly.
    Instantly, fierce winds arose on Heaven-Piercing Peak, swiftly sweeping away Wu Tian and the others.
    When the violent winds dissipated, Wu Tian and his companions tumbled to the ground, one by one, all disheveled and utterly embarrassed.
    "Bastards! Bastards!"
    Wu Tian stomped his feet and cursed in extreme frustration, "This damnable thing is far too insolent, taking advantage of its ability to communicate with the Earth Dragon beneath our Congyun Sect, repeatedly casting us out like this, it's simply... utterly outrageous!"
    Zhou Xi was also somewhat dazed.
    This was already the second time they had been blasted away by Qinchuan.
    It inevitably left her feeling somewhat disordered.
    That guy, does he really have no consideration at all?
    Truly no regard for even the face of the Sect Leader and the Great Elders.
    At the same time, Zhou Xi couldn't help but feel astonished by the array of abilities Qinchuan had demonstrated, with a flicker of wonder in her eyes.
    The unfathomable Alchemy, the powerful ability to fight across ranks, as well as that indifferent attitude towards the Sect Leader and the elders, the deference of the Earth Dragon beneath Heaven-Piercing Peak, even the Great Elder paying him great respect, and even the Spring and Autumn Brush and Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, willingly acknowledging him as master.
    Moreover, he had also cured her Taiyin True Meridian ailment.
    All of this was indeed bewildering.
    She couldn't help but think back to what Qinchuan had said before, that if she were willing, in consideration of the old friendship between the Zhou Family and the Qin Family, she could stay by his side as a servant girl.
    Previously, she had scoffed at Qinchuan's words.
    But after the series of events today, a strange sense of wavering unexpectedly emerged in her heart.
    Especially since she had already agreed to dissolve the marriage contract with Qinchuan, her heart felt inexplicably irritated.
    ...
    Wu Tian and the others did not return to Heaven-Piercing Peak to find discomfort again.
    Given the character of that damnable thing.
    If they were to return to Heaven-Piercing Peak at this moment, they'd probably be immediately blasted away again.
    They had already lost face twice in a row.
    This third time, however, they simply could not afford to present themselves for further humiliation.
    What provided a slight consolation was that their disgraceful ejection had not been witnessed by other disciples and elders of the Sect. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The only disciple present had been Zhou Xi.
    "Niece Zhou Xi, everything that happened on Heaven-Piercing Peak today must not be disclosed, understand?"
    Wu Tian straightened his clothes, tidied up his disheveled hair, regained the Sect Leader's authority, stood with his hands behind him, and said to Zhou Xi in a mild tone.
    Zhou Xi quickly replied, "Rest assured, Sect Leader, I will not disclose the events of today."
    "Good, that's good."
    Wu Tian nodded satisfied, then encouraged her, "Zhou Xi, you must cultivate diligently. The sect will provide all the medicinal herbs listed for you."
    "That damnable guy, although somewhat arrogant, seems to also have some real skills, being able to refine such miraculous elixirs as the Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill; perhaps he can truly elevate your Taiyin True Meridian into the Taiyin Treasured Body."
    Zhou Xi's eyes immediately shone with anticipation, having witnessed Qinchuan's refining of the Nine Revolutions Spiritual Pill, she naturally harbored some expectations for it.
    If she could cultivate her Taiyin True Meridian into the Taiyin Treasured Body, then her future path in Martial Arts would be much broader, and becoming a peerless empress of the heavens might not just be a dream.

 Chapter 123 Closed-door Awakening

    Qinchuan began his seclusion.However, the news of Qinchuan defeating Yan Xingyun and Li Que spread throughout the Sect.
    Moreover, there were reports that Qinchuan would be appointed as the Saint Heir of this generation in the Cloud Sect.
    This matter immediately caused quite a stir within the Cloud Sect.
    The newly initiated disciples were surprised, yet they could also accept it, as the miracles Qinchuan had shown on the day he joined the Sect had left them with a deep and lingering impression.
    Not only had he passed the Hell-Level difficulty of the Thousand Illusion Tower, but he also received the prostration of the Thousand Illusion Tower's Artifact Spirit, the Golden Dragon.
    Furthermore, the thirty-six Earth Dragons beneath the Cloud Sect showed him unprecedented affection.
    More absurdly, a legendary Elder of the Cloud Sect, knelt before him, calling him "Master"!
    This had left an indelible mark in the minds of those new disciples.
    But, regarding what they saw and heard that day.
    No one dared to leak a word.
    Because the Elder had set Prohibitions in their minds; anyone who divulged even a little would have their spirit shattered!
    They would not be reborn!
    Under such circumstances, they naturally did not dare to speak rashly.
    Otherwise, the wonders demonstrated by Qinchuan when he ascended the mountain would have long been known throughout the entire Cloud Sect.
    Nowadays, those who knew of Qinchuan's miracles, besides these new disciples, were only a group of high-ranking members of the Cloud Sect, as well as a few official disciples.
    Such as Zhuo Bufan, Liu Qingyu, Wu Shanhe, and several disciples who were responsible for maintaining order in the examination hall at that time.
    And at this moment.
    Zhuo Bufan, Liu Qingyu, and Wu Shanhe among others, upon learning that Qinchuan was going to become the Saint Heir of this generation of the Cloud Sect, immediately showed expressive faces.
    Zhuo Bufan's eyes widened with shock, but then he suddenly laughed.
    He did not have a deep conflict with Qinchuan, although previously provoked by Liu Qingyu to act against Qinchuan, it was apparent that Qinchuan did not mind and even gave him advice in Martial Arts which was greatly beneficial to him.
    Thus, he bore no grudge against Qinchuan and was instead somewhat grateful.
    Qinchuan becoming the Saint Heir posed no threat to him.
    Yet the expressions of Liu Qingyu and Wu Shanhe changed rapidly.
    "Impossible, how can he become the Saint Heir? He's just at the Cultivation Level of Condensed Truth Realm; what qualifies him to become the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect?!"
    Wu Shanhe reacted vehemently.
    He had been defeated by Qinchuan previously.
    He had been thinking about finding an opportunity for revenge.
    But if Qinchuan became the Saint Heir, that position would be even higher than his as the Young Sect Master!
    If Qinchuan held a grudge over past events and decided to reprimand him, there would be truly no concerns anymore.
    If Wu Shanhe was so apprehensive,
    how could Liu Qingyu not panic?
    "No, we cannot let him become the Saint Heir!"
    "Didn't the Sect say that this person must suppress peers within the Sect to be established as the Saint Heir? He has only defeated Li Que and Yan Xingyun, but our Cloud Sect has more than just these two geniuses. There are Elder Brother Wang Hao and Li Ran, both personal disciples of the Sect Master, who are still out on their travels and have not returned yet. They entered the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm earlier than Li Que and Yan Xingyun, and they will surely suppress him!"
    "It's about time for them to return," she muttered.
    Liu Qingyu paced back and forth in her courtyard, and then, as if struck by a sudden thought, her eyes lit up.
    ...
    Yunhai Peak.
    Zhou Rong, looking fetching as ever, stood behind Zhou Xi.
    Her expression at the moment was complex.
    She had never imagined that the downcast Young Master from that remote small city, whom she once scorned, was now about to become the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect, a status even slightly higher than that of Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master.
    Zhou Xi stood atop Yunhai Peak, her gaze over the unpredictable sea of clouds, the breeze fluttering her garments. She looked like a celestial being, with a beauty that could topple empires.
    She had called Zhou Rong here to carefully inquire about Qinchuan, to gather information about him.
    Images of Qinchuan, who carried the confidence as if he had the whole universe in his grasp, the indifference that undervalued everyone else, yet erupted in rage due to her provocation that day, revealing a chilling mercilessness, along with the myriad of mysterious and incomprehensible abilities he possessed, caused Zhou Xi's beautiful eyes to inadvertently space out.
    After a long while, Zhou Xi finally snapped back to reality. It was unclear whether she was talking to herself or asking Zhou Rong, "He... what kind of person is he, really?"
    Zhou Rong was taken aback, as she too seemed to see Qinchuan's arrogantly unbeatable demeanor. Clear as it was that he was merely at the Condensed Truth Realm, he nevertheless looked down upon everything, causing her mind to wander.
    She quickly shook her head, glancing sideways at Zhou Xi's exquisitely beautiful profile, and said, "Sister, you couldn't possibly have taken a liking to him, could you?"
    Zhou Xi was startled, then her expression returned to its usual cold composure, "My engagement to him has been completely terminated."
    ...
    Several more days passed.
    In the cultivation secret room of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Endless spiritual energy and Earth Pulse Vital Energy surged tumultuously.
    Deep within Heaven-Piercing Peak, the Earth Dragon lay hidden, offering its covert protection.
    At this moment, Qinchuan had adjusted himself to peak condition and had officially taken the Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pill - Pupil, formally commencing the awakening of his Innate Pupils, taking the first step as an Innate Body!
    The Innate Body, an impeccable foundation for immortality!
    Its might was unparalleled, far beyond that of any other Special Physique in this world.
    Now, Qinchuan skillfully operated the powerful Cultivation Techniques and secret techniques he had mastered in his previous life, to swiftly Refine the Nine Revolutions Awakening Spirit Pill - Pupil and to enhance the success rate of awakening his Innate Pupils.
    A potent force from the pill surged out unceasingly, heading straight for Qinchuan's eyes, stimulating and transforming them.
    "Whooosh!"
    Furthermore, inside the secret room, the boundless spiritual energy and Earth Pulse Vital Energy also hurtled towards Qinchuan's eyes. Under his control, these energies tempered his pupils.
    This process was undoubtedly excruciatingly painful.
    The eyes are often the most vulnerable part of a person.
    To stimulate and temper the pupils with such tremendous force, and during cultivation, the pain was indescribable to others.
    If one's will was not firm enough, they would likely faint from pain right at the start, leading to failed awakening and efforts going to waste.
    But Qinchuan, after reigning supreme across the world for a million years, emerging from endless blood and fire, had endured countless hardships and pain, too many to count.
    Not to mention physical pain, even soul-deep torment couldn't shake his will or disturb his Dao Heart.
    To him, the only pain was when he recalled, in the dead of night, the memory of that foolish woman withering away in his arms, the heartache from those days would emerge uncontrollably, tearing him apart. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "I failed to protect you in the past. In this life, I will bring you back, and have all the Six Paths of the Three Realms bow at our feet!" Qinchuan murmured softly, the intense pain in his eyes unable to make him frown even slightly.

 Chapter 124 Uninvited Guest

    "Brother Wang Hao, Brother Li Ran, you have finally returned." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.In Wu Shanhe's separate residence, Wu Shanhe and Liu Qingyu had been eagerly waiting and finally welcomed back Wang Hao and Li Ran.
    Wang Hao and Li Ran were the direct disciples of the current sect leader of the Congyun Sect, Wu Tian, as well as Wu Shanhe's senior brothers, with whom he had an extremely good relationship.
    At the same time, Wang Hao and Li Ran were also the two most outstanding disciples of their generation in the Congyun Sect, having reached the Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer even earlier than Li Que and Yan Xingyun.
    Previously, Wang Hao and Li Ran had been away on a training expedition, which is why they were absent when Yan Xingyun, Li Que, and others went to challenge Qinchuan at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    And now, Wang Hao and Li Ran had just returned to the sect.
    "Brother Wu, you've been looking forward to our return so much, it's almost overwhelming haha," said Wang Hao with a laugh, unconstrained in his relationship with Wu Shanhe despite the latter's status as the Young Sect Master.
    Li Ran also smiled lightly, saying, "We have been out training for several months, have there been any incidents within the sect during this time?"
    Hearing the words of Wang Hao and Li Ran, Wu Shanhe hurriedly spoke up, "Senior brothers, indeed another major event has occurred within the sect during this time, and your return couldn't have been more timely."
    "Oh? What happened?"
    Wang Hao and Li Ran exchanged a glance before turning back and asking with furrowed brows.
    Wu Shanhe quickly disclosed the sect's decision to finally appoint a Saint Heir.
    "What? The sect is going to appoint a Saint Heir?!"
    Upon hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Wang Hao and Li Ran instantly had a surge of excitement in their eyes, revealing their keen interest, "Junior brother, is this true?!"
    "Absolutely true!"
    Wu Shanhe nodded.
    Wang Hao and Li Ran's eyes flickered, and they frowned, "Isn't the sect's decision to appoint a Saint Heir a good thing?"
    "The other five Superior Sects in Shanhe County have long established their Saint Heirs, only our Cloud Sect has kept the position of Saint Heir vacant, and now that the sect has finally decided to appoint one, our opportunity has come!"
    "Junior brother, we are good friends indeed, but we also need to compete for the seat of the Saint Heir," said Wang Hao and Li Ran, assuming that Wu Shanhe had received them to seek their help in contesting for the position of Saint Heir.
    After all, although Wu Shanhe was also strong, he was somewhat inferior to Yan Xingyun and Li Que, as well as Zhou Xi who had joined the sect two years ago with the Taiyin True Meridian.
    Hence, both of them thought that Wu Shanhe wanted them to defeat Yan Xingyun and the others, and then to conveniently lose to him.
    However, even though Wang Hao and Li Ran had a deep relationship with Wu Shanhe, they also understood the importance of the seat of Saint Heir, and knew full well the many benefits it would bring them; naturally, they had their own ambitions.
    "You two have misunderstood, I am not eligible to compete for the position of Saint Heir."
    "In fact, the candidate for Saint Heir has almost been decided by the sect!"
    Knowing their misunderstanding, Wu Shanhe hastily clarified with a serious tone.
    "Hmm? The sect has already chosen the Saint Heir candidate? Who is it? Yan Xingyun, or Li Que, or perhaps Junior Sister Zhou Xi?"
    Wang Hao and Li Ran's eyes flashed instantly, and they asked immediately.
    "Qinchuan."
    Wu Shanhe uttered two words.
    Upon hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Wang Hao and Li Ran both paused, "Qinchuan?"
    The two exchanged glances, their brows furrowing together as they felt truly unfamiliar with this name.
    If it had been Yan Xingyun, Li Que, or Zhou Xi, they could have understood, since those three indeed had extraordinary talents.
    But who is this Qinchuan, an unknown pawn?
    "Who is that Qinchuan? What is his cultivation level? Why have I never heard this name before, and which elder's direct disciple is he?"
    The two men asked in surprise.
    "This person is not a disciple of any elder but a secular youngster from a small city in the Great Wilderness City. He recently joined our sect and is at the Condensed Truth Realm in his cultivation," Wu Shanhe explained.
    "What?!"
    Upon hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Wang Hao and Li Ran were both momentarily stunned, before immediately reacting with shock and anger, "A mere secular youngster who has just joined the sect, with only the cultivation of the Condensed Truth Realm, and the sect wants to make him the Saint Heir?!"
    "A mere martial artist at the Condensed Truth Realm, what right does he have to be the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect?!"
    The two men felt an immediate sense of injustice.
    The title of Saint Heir is not just one of noble identity and high status.
    It also signifies being the number one person among one's generation within the sect.
    If the sect makes Qinchuan, a mere martial artist of the Condensed Truth Realm, the Saint Heir,
    wouldn't it mean that all of them are worthless?
    Being in the Meridian Opening Realm and stepped on by someone at the Condensed Truth Realm?
    How could they accept this in their hearts?!
    "The two senior brothers are correct, this Qinchuan is merely a trivial martial artist at the Condensed Truth Realm, and he's also a secular martial artist from a remote small city. What qualifies him to be the Saint Heir of our Cloud Sect?"
    "The sect has announced that among the fellow disciples, whoever defeats this person will be the Saint Heir."
    "However, although this person does not possess high cultivation, his methods are extremely tricky and his strength is shocking. Li Que and Yan Xingyun both have been defeated by him."
    "It is fortunate that the two senior brothers have returned in time, otherwise, the position of the Saint Heir would truly have fallen into his hands. I just don't know what cultivation level the two senior brothers have reached now?" Wu Shanhe added.
    Hearing Wu Shanhe's words, Wang Hao and Li Ran were both startled, not expecting that Yan Xingyun and Li Que had already been defeated by Qinchuan.
    However, they didn't take it too seriously and said lightly, "The two of us have gained considerable strength during our time outside and we have now reached the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, not far from the Fifth Layer."
    "The peak of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm?!"
    Wu Shanhe's eyes immediately brightened with delight, saying, "The two senior brothers are just a step away from the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. If the two senior brothers take action, they will surely suppress Qinchuan and seize the position of the Saint Heir!"
    Wang Hao and Li Ran simply smiled faintly, not taking Qinchuan seriously at all.
    Although Qinchuan had defeated Li Que and Yan Xingyun, they had not seen Qinchuan's methods, and even regarding Li Que and Yan Xingyun, they simply didn't care.
    "Where is this Qinchuan? Let's go and meet this person right now. I want to see what this little Condensed Truth Realm martial artist is capable of to even dream of laying his hands on the position of Saint Heir," the two men said indifferently, ready to challenge him at a moment's notice.
    Wu Shanhe hurriedly said, "With the two senior brothers stepping in, the position of the Saint Heir naturally won't fall into his hands, haha..."
    He wanted to say more,
    But just at that moment,
    from outside the Cloud Sect, suddenly a powerful aura approached, and the overwhelming momentum caused wild winds to surge and spiritual energy to howl.
    In the high sky, a thick mass of clouds rushed in, descending outside the sect's barrier.
    Astride the dense clouds, stood erect silhouettes, led by an otherworldly elderly Taoist with a sword strapped to his back, adding a sense of sharpness to his demeanor.
    Following him were nine young men and women with different auras, all shining with bright eyes and an arrogant posture.

 Chapter 125 Unfriendly Visitor

    The old Daoist, with an immortal's demeanor and a sage's bones, stood amidst the clouds gazing at the land below belonging to the Congyun Sect and exclaimed in admiration, "Though the Congyun Sect has declined, this blessed land remains. With such a spiritually nurturing environment and overwhelming spiritual energy, it is truly a rare treasure.""It's a pity, such a precious land in the hands of the Congyun Sect fails to reveal its marvelous uses."
    The nine young men and women in the clouds scoffed, with an arrogant young man sneering, "The Congyun Sect has degraded from generation to generation, recruiting disciples who are nothing more than useless bags of wine and rice. If there were any disciples with a bit of talent, who would join this decaying Congyun Sect? They occupy such a treasure land in vain. It would be better to seize this land and incorporate it into our Taixuan Sect, to put it to good use and not disgrace this blessed spiritual land."
    "Brother Yu Jing is right; the Congyun Sect has long been in decline. Occupying such a spiritual land without making good use of it is like occupying a latrine without relieving oneself. Didn't our sect send us here to test the depth of the Congyun Sect? It seems that our sect has long intended to act against the Congyun Sect," another disciple beside the arrogant young man added.
    The old Daoist with the air of an immortal and the build of a sage chided in a soft voice, "This is the Earth Realm of the Congyun Sect, you must not speak recklessly."
    The disciples, however, remained indifferent to his caution.
    The old Daoist smiled faintly and announced loudly, "Taixuan Sect's Zhou Yuanyi, following the edict of our sect leader, has brought disciples to visit the Congyun Sect with the intention of fostering connections and promoting exchanges between our two sects."
    His voice, imbued with resonant True Qi, rolled like thunder, immediately reverberating throughout the entire Congyun Sect.
    "Crack!"
    Inside the Congyun Sect, immediately, powerful surges of Qi shot out and landed in front of the visitors from the Taixuan Sect headed by Zhou Yuanyi.
    "It turns out to be Brother Zhou Yuanyi from the Taixuan Sect. It has been many years, and Elder Zhou seems even more distinguished than before," Elder Yan said, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yuanyi. He felt that the Qi emanating from Zhou was stronger than in previous years and even sensed a strong threat, which made him focus his attention and speak.
    "Hahaha, Elder Yan jests. These years have slipped by, and compared to the other Great Elders of my Taixuan Sect, the gap has only widened, much to my embarrassment," Zhou Yuanyi replied with a laugh, but his words contained a veiled sting, causing the faces of several Great Elders of the Congyun Sect to turn sour.
    The aura that Zhou Yuanyi intentionally or unintentionally exuded was incomparably stronger than before, and all the present Great Elders of the Congyun Sect felt a threat emanating from him.
    It showed his rapid advancement in strength, yet he feigned modesty, declaring himself far inferior to the other Great Elders of his Taixuan Sect, indirectly implying that he was the weakest among them, thereby belittling the Elders of the Congyun Sect.
    However, Elder Yan and others could ill afford to break off relations over this, merely replying with a smile, "Brother Zhou jests."
    "Since Brother Zhou has come from afar, please come inside for a chat," Elder Yan added, and with a grand gesture, opened the Barrier of the Congyun Sect's inner sect to welcome Zhou Yuanyi and the nine Taixuan Sect disciples.
    Entering the inner sect.
    The Taixuan Sect disciples immediately sensed the rich and slightly denser spiritual energy of the Congyun Sect's inner sect compared to their own Taixuan Sect.
    "Such thick spiritual energy!"
    The disciples exclaimed in amazement.
    Their gazes suddenly fell upon the disciples of the Congyun Sect, revealing a hint of scorn in their eyes, "What a pity that such a blessed land only produces useless individuals."
    Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Congyun Sect's Elders immediately darkened, and they turned their gazes toward those few Taixuan Sect disciples.
    Zhou Yuanyi immediately feigned a stern rebuke, "Silence!"
    Seeing the grim faces of the Congyun Sect's Elders, Zhou Yuanyi put on an apologetic face and said, "My fellow Daoists, my disciples are young and ignorant, their remarks just now were thoughtless and meant no offense, I hope you will not take it to heart."
    "Children speak without malice!"
    Elder Yan spoke indifferently, though quite annoyed in his heart, he, as a venerable elder, could not stoop to petty squabbles with a junior disciple, lest it damage the majesty and demeanor of the Congyun Sect.
    A moment later.
    A group of people arrived at the Cloud Treasure Hall. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Wu Tian was conversing with a few other Great Elders.
    "Taixuan Sect has actually sent people to visit our Congyun Sect, claiming it's to foster goodwill between the two sects and to promote exchanges. In reality, they are probably looking to probe the strengths and weaknesses of our Congyun Sect!"
    "It seems that Taixuan Sect can no longer restrain itself and wants to make a move against our Congyun Sect."
    Wu Tian took a deep breath and slowly began to speak.
    As of now, the Congyun Sect's strength placed it at the bottom among the six Superior Sects, and if not for its former status as an Imperial Dao Sect, it would have been long expelled from the ranks of the Superior Sects by the other five.
    At the same time.
    Other Superior Sects like Taixuan Sect had long been coveting the Imperial Dao Treasured Arts and various powerful ancient artifacts of the Congyun Sect.
    Although many of the Imperial Arts had ceased to be passed down after the passage of time, and some powerful ancient artifacts had been lost in the river of years.
    But an Imperial Dao Sect is still an Imperial Dao Sect.
    A declining Imperial Dao Sect remained a juicy target in the eyes of the major powers.
    If it weren't for the concern that the Congyun Sect might still harbor some unknown foundation, these powers would have long swarmed in and gnawed the Congyun Sect to the bone.
    Now.
    Taixuan Sect has suddenly sent people over for a visit, proclaiming their intention to bond the sects and promote exchanges among disciples, but in truth, they are here to scout out the actual situation and test the remaining foundation and strength of the Congyun Sect.
    As the Sect Master of Congyun Sect, Wu Tian was all too clear about the current plight of his sect.
    Therefore, upon learning that Taixuan Sect had sent envoys, he immediately understood their true purpose.
    However, he could not simply turn them away.
    Doing so would make the other Superior Sects in Shanhe County, including Taixuan Sect, think he was afraid, believing that his Congyun Sect had become thoroughly weak.
    The consequences of that would be unimaginable.
    It was not only Wu Tian; in fact, all the elders present were well aware of this and felt a heavy unease in their hearts.
    A moment later.
    Zhou Yuanyi led the nine Taixuan Sect disciples, following Elder Yan into the Cloud Treasure Hall.
    "Taixuan Sect's Zhou Yuanyi pays his respects to Sect Master Yun of Congyun Sect, wishing that Sect Master Yun will soon comprehend the ways of creation and ascend to the Immortal Platform Realm."
    Zhou Yuanyi walked into the hall, spread his arms, then clasped his fists and bowed in greeting.
    However, as soon as these words were uttered, the expressions of everyone in the grand hall immediately soured.
    While Zhou Yuanyi's words seemed complimentary, they were actually laced with underlying mockery, for the masters of the other five Superior Sects in Shanhe County had all comprehended the ways of creation and stepped into the Immortal Platform Realm, with only Sect Master Yun Wu Tian still at the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    In saying this, Zhou Yuanyi intended to strike at the face of the Congyun Sect.

 Chapter 126 Provocation from Tai Xuan

    Wu Tian gripped the armrest of his throne, suppressing the anger in his heart, and feigned indifference as he said, "There's no need for Elder Zhou to worry about me, naturally, I will comprehend the ways of creation and ascend to the Immortal Platform Secret Realm!""Hehe, as a generation's Sect Master Yun of Congyun Sect, of course, he would be able to comprehend creation and ascend to the Immortal Platform, after all..."
    "The leaders and headmasters of all the great superior sects in Shanhe County have successfully comprehended creation and ascended to the Immortal Platform, so as a generation's Sect Master Yun, it is only natural that he too, can ascend to the Immortal Platform."
    "To be honest, Elder Tianxuan of our Taixuan Sect has recently chanced upon such good fortune and is about to step into the Immortal Platform Realm. If Sect Master Yun intends to ascend to the Immortal Platform, you must hurry, otherwise, if you let my Taixuan Sect's Elder Tianxuan take the lead in entering the Immortal Platform, it might not look good for Sect Master Yun..."
    Zhou Yuanyi said with a chuckle, "However, the Sect Master need not worry, as when I return to my sect, I shall remind Elder Tianxuan to postpone his advancement, so as not to damage Sect Master Yun's prestige or tarnish the relationship between Taixuan Sect and Congyun Sect."
    "What did you say?!"
    Upon hearing Zhou Yuanyi's words, the elders in the treasure hall of Cloud Sect could no longer restrain themselves.
    The hot-tempered Gu Chuan and Elder Zheng slammed their hands on the table, rising up in unison with anger, glaring at Zhou Yuanyi. With that, it was clear he was suggesting that Sect Master Yun of Congyun Sect was inferior to a mere elder of Taixuan Sect¡ªsuch a blatant trampling on the dignity of Congyun Sect!
    Wu Tian waved his hand to calm Gu Chuan and Elder Zheng, then said to Zhou Yuanyi, "If the Tianxuan Elder of your esteemed sect is truly on the cusp of breaking through to the Immortal Platform Realm, that indeed is a matter for congratulations. How could it be appropriate to delay such progress on account of me?"
    "What exactly is Elder Zhou here for?"
    Zhou Yuanyi smiled slightly and answered with a bow, "I have come here today by the orders of the headmaster, bringing along a few of my sect's disciples to have a friendly exchange with the prodigies of Congyun Sect and to promote interaction between our two sects."
    Upon hearing Zhou Yuanyi's words, people of Congyun Sect immediately focused their attention, their gazes shifting to the nine disciples standing behind Zhou Yuanyi.
    Each of those nine disciples possessed extraordinary talent¡ªvarying in age and cultivation levels, with even the youngest at fifteen or sixteen years old boasting a cultivation of the eighth or ninth layer of the Condensed Truth Realm.
    The slightly older ones appeared no more than twenty-five and already had a cultivation level close to the sixth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    These disciples were clearly the cream of the crop from the Taixuan Sect.
    Just by looking at the ages of these disciples and their corresponding cultivation realms, these Taixuan Sect disciples already outclassed the so-called geniuses of the current generation in Congyun Sect.
    Wu Tian exchanged glances with the elders, all of them taking a deep breath. It seemed this time Taixuan Sect truly had ill intentions.
    "Hehe, these disciples of our Taixuan Sect, conceited by their mediocre talent, are too bold and arrogant. By bringing them out, I intend to let the exceptional disciples of Congyun Sect teach them a harsh lesson, so they learn there are always others better than oneself in the world, to keep them from being blindly arrogant," Zhou Yuanyi said with a chuckle.
    Wu Tian and the elders of Congyun Sect immediately looked even more displeased.
    Zhou clearly and deliberately degraded their own disciples while elevating the prodigies of Congyun Sect. If the disciples of Congyun Sect end up utterly defeated, where would that leave the face of Congyun Sect?
    Yet, with the other party having put it that way, it was difficult for Congyun Sect to refuse.
    Taking a deep breath, Wu Tian stated gravely, "Send someone to summon Wang Hao, Li Ran, Zhou Xi, and the others."
    "Sect Master, the disciples I have brought with me are three outer sect disciples who have just joined our Taixuan Sect this year, as well as three inner sect disciples and three with core true inheritance."
    Zhou Yuanyi reminded them.
    Wu Tian waved his hand and said with a solemn voice, "Summon the inner sect disciples Zhuo Bufan, Qian Yue, and Zhao Xiaosheng, along with the new disciples, Tang Hao, Liu Yechang, and Zhao Mo to come together."
    In the hall, the elders of the Cloud Sect all had a flicker in their gaze, not expecting that the Sect Master's direct disciples Wang Hao and Li Ran had both returned from their training. These two entered the Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer even earlier than Yan Xingyun and Li Que. With nearly half a year gone by, their cultivation levels must have improved even more.
    As for Zhou Xi, with the assistance of the Chi Yang Pill refined by Qinchuan, not only temporarily resolved the backlash from her Taiyin True Meridian but also made progress in her cultivation with the help of the pill's medicinal power, now just missing a tiny bit to reach the Meridian Opening Realm Fourth Layer.
    Even though her cultivation level was far behind those three core transmitters from the Taixuan Sect, her Taiyin True Qi was enigmatic and powerful, which might give her a fighting chance.
    With Zhou Xi, Wang Hao, and Li Ran present, even if they couldn't suppress those three core inheritors from the Taixuan Sect, at least they wouldn't lose too badly.
    As for the new disciples, Tang Hao, Liu Yechang, and Zhao Mo, their entry assessments were of superior talent, and their cultivation realms were not inferior to those of the three new disciples from the Taixuan Sect, only older by a few years.
    However, the Cloud Sect had no choice, as new disciples of the same age with cultivation realms comparable to the three new ones from the Taixuan Sect were far from equal.
    After all, the truly talented disciples were mostly recruited by Taixuan Sect and several other superior sects. With the declined Cloud Sect, where was there a chance to recruit truly exceptional geniuses?
    They would occasionally recruit one or two, but these were more or less the ones who slipped through the nets of the other five superior sects.
    At this thought, Wu Tian suddenly remembered a scoundrel who had infuriated him to the point of hopping with rage, his eyes flashed, "Elder Gu, go check if Qinchuan has come out of seclusion."
    Upon hearing this, Gu Chuan was also moved, wasn't Qinchuan a new disciple who had recently joined the sect?
    Although that person was indeed a bit too conceited.
    But his talent and strength were strong and recognized by everyone.
    He was the one who had defeated the sect's various major inheritors and talents, Yan Xingyun and Li Que.
    If he was present, then in the layer of the new disciples' exchange and sparring, it seemed likely enough for the Cloud Sect to regain some face.
    Thereupon, without hesitation, Gu Chuan immediately left the hall and headed towards Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    ...
    While Wang Hao and Li Ran were planning to head to Heaven-Piercing Peak to challenge Qinchuan, they were directly brought to the Cloud Treasure Hall by an elder.
    Zhou Xi, Zhuo Bufan and other disciples from different levels of the Cloud Sect had also arrived.
    Meanwhile, Gu Chuan had arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak and was pacing back and forth outside the Heaven-Piercing Hall, waiting for news of Qinchuan.
    However, at this moment.
    Suddenly, an incredible surge of Qi burst forth above the Heaven-Piercing Hall, as if piercing the heavens and shaking the eight directions.
    Suddenly, flowers rained from the sky, celestial music played, and even the intertwining of Dao and principle in the void formed a crystal-clear dragon that soared downwards, plunging into the Heaven-Piercing Hall!
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 Chapter 127 Heavenly Phenomenon Falls

    ```"This is¡­"
    Outside the Heaven-reaching Hall, Gu Chuan's pupils shrunk in horror at the sight.
    Petals fell like rain, string instruments and drums played, and the grand sounds of the Way of Heaven thundered!
    Such visions were truly extraordinary and held profound meanings!
    "Was it Qinchuan who caused this?!"
    Taking a deep breath, Gu Chuan turned his gaze towards the location within the Heaven-reaching Hall where Qinchuan was in seclusion.
    For all the phenomena ultimately transformed into a resplendent great dragon that surged downward, plunging into the place of Qinchuan's retreat within the Heaven-reaching Hall!
    Moreover, Gu Chuan could clearly feel the spiritual energies of the world stirring in all directions, swarming into the cultivation chamber of Qinchuan's seclusion!
    "What did he do to trigger such extraordinary visions, to cause such a commotion?!"
    Shock was written all over Gu Chuan's face.
    A mere youth at the Condensed Truth Realm causing such a disturbance, triggering such astonishing phenomena! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Inside the stone chamber.
    Qinchuan's eyes were suffused with blazing brilliance, unusually crystalline and dazzling.
    Especially those pupils, crystal clear, reflecting the patterns of the Dao!
    Under the scrutiny of those eyes, it was as if all illusions of the world did not exist, and no secret could remain hidden from their light!
    At the same time, waves of mysterious and unfathomable power surged within those eyes.
    Suddenly.
    A beam of light burst forth from Qinchuan's eyes, piercing through the three-feet-thick stone gate of the cultivation chamber, causing it to explode with a thunderous boom.
    The entire hall trembled!
    Qinchuan closed his eyes slightly, settling his thoughts. The various visions in his eyes quickly retracted, returning to a normal appearance.
    "In this life, the Innate Pupils I have awakened are even more perfect and flawless than in past years."
    Qinchuan's gaze flickered, and despite the layers of walls, he could clearly see Gu Chuan's figure outside the Heaven-reaching Hall.
    Those layers of barriers could not obstruct his line of sight.
    From Gu Chuan's expression, Qinchuan saw a trace of urgency. Continue reading on empire
    He knew something must have happened, and immediately rose to his feet and walked slowly out of the hall.
    "Qinchuan, you've finally come out of your retreat!"
    Seeing Qinchuan emerge from the hall, Gu Chuan was overjoyed and quickly approached him, saying.
    "What was that vision just now? What exactly did you do to cause such astonishing phenomena?"
    Gu Chuan couldn't help but ask.
    "Did you come here just for this matter?"
    Qinchuan glanced indifferently at Gu Chuan, not wanting to explain.
    Recalling the urgent matter at hand, Gu Chuan then pulled Qinchuan toward the Cloud Hall, "Let's walk and talk."
    "..."
    ...
    Cloud Hall.
    Zhou Yuanyi looked at the disciples from various levels of the Congyun Sect brought to the hall, stroked his beard, and said with a chuckle, "Truly, the disciples of the Congyun Sect are extraordinary, each a dragon among men."
    "Tsch..."
    Following Zhou Yuanyi's words, among the nine disciples from the Taixuan Sect beside him, someone immediately sneered, "Dragons among men? They are merely the trash left over that our Taixuan Sect didn't bother to pick up."
    "What did you say?!"
    ```
    Hearing the mockery and ridicule from the disciples of the Taixuan Sect, Wang Hao, Li Ran, and others were instantly enraged.
    The elders of the Cloud Sect in the hall, along with Sect Master Wu Tian, also had darkened expressions and were about to erupt in anger.
    But Zhou Yuanyi stepped forward to apologize, clasping his hands together and saying, "Sect Master Yun, esteemed elders, my disciples are stubborn and naive, speaking without understanding the consequences. With the noble statuses of the Sect Master and the elders, I hope you will not take their words to heart."
    "Why not let the younger generation handle their own verbal sparring?" he suggested.
    At this point, what more could Wu Tian say?
    If he persisted in being angry with these juniors, it would only diminish his own status.
    Wu Tian snorted coldly, "What Brother Zhou says makes sense! But there can be a first time and a second time, but not a third!"
    "If your Taixuan Sect's disciples continue to be so disrespectful, challenging the authority of our Cloud Sect, I might have no choice but to teach them a lesson myself, as their elder, so they learn some manners!"
    "Of course, of course,"
    Zhou Yuanyi chuckled.
    Then Zhou Yuanyi turned around and gave a perfunctory scolding to that disciple before saying, "Your temperaments are indeed too arrogant and self-willed; you do not understand the gravity of the world. Sooner or later, you will suffer a great loss. Today, let the talented disciples of the Cloud Sect teach you a proper lesson, starting with a few of the new disciples who joined this year."
    "Tan Changsheng, won't you promptly go and meet these outstanding disciples of the Cloud Sect? Don't lose too disgracefully, understand?"
    The disciple named Tan Changsheng immediately stepped forward, glanced disdainfully at the three new disciples of the Cloud Sect, and said mockingly, "Elders, be at ease, I will certainly not tarnish the name of Taixuan Sect."
    Then, with a proud gaze, he surveyed Tang Hao, Liu Ye Chang, and Zhao Mo, and, feigning a yawn, lazily said, "I am Tan Changsheng, a new disciple who just joined Taixuan Sect this year. I am ashamed to say that among this generation of new disciples, I am merely unremarkable, ranking only tenth. Which of you three will accept my challenge?"
    Upon hearing this, Sect Master Wu Tian and the elders of the Cloud Sect immediately looked displeased.
    This act by the Taixuan Sect was clearly intentional provocation, likely also aiming to anger them and test the strength of the Cloud Sect.
    Otherwise, how dare a mere new disciple be so arrogant?
    Tang Hao, Liu Ye Chang, and Zhao Mo were all hot-blooded youths, and upon hearing Tan Changsheng's words, they were instantly angered.
    "If you're so unremarkable, then what face do you have to challenge us? Send someone from Taixuan Sect who's actually capable!"
    Tang Hao retorted coldly.
    Tan Changsheng sneered, "Although I may not be prominent, I am more than enough to deal with the likes of you."
    "Such arrogance! I'll test your true worth myself and see just how capable you really are!"
    Tang Hao said angrily, stepping forward.
    "You alone? You're not enough to even warm me up. All three of you come at once. If I can't defeat all of you within three moves, I'll take it as my loss!"
    Tan Changsheng declared haughtily.
    Saying so, Tan Changsheng provocatively beckoned to Tang Hao and the others with a curl of his finger.
    The people of the Cloud Sect in the hall all looked displeased, especially the disciples of the Cloud Sect, who felt their anger rising uncontrollably.
    "You're too arrogant!"
    Tang Hao and the others were completely infuriated.
    "Reckless Strength!"
    "Roaring Thunder Fist!"
    "Bagua Palm!"
    The three were furious, and almost at the same time, they rushed out to attack Tan Changsheng.
    Seeing this, Tan Changsheng sneered, remaining composed as he used a profound movement technique to evade the two attackers, then counter-attacked with a palm strike towards Liu Ye Chang's Bagua Palm.
    "Smack!"
    The force of the impact instantly erupted, directly collapsing Liu Ye Chang's Martial Skill, the Bagua Palm, and then, without losing momentum, Tan Changsheng landed a palm on Liu Ye Chang's chest, sending him flying backward, spurting blood.
    "First move!"
    Tan Changsheng's voice rang out followed by his fluid movement as he twisted his body and struck with two more palms, "Second move! Third move!"
    "Bang bang!"
    Tang Hao and Zhao Mo were also hit and flung away, severely wounded, coughing up blood, and no longer able to continue the fight.

 Chapter 128 Crimson Flame King Body

    "Condensed Truth Realm, Eighth Layer Peak!"Inside the grand hall, everyone from the Congyun Sect immediately focused their attention, unable to help but exclaim in shock.
    Tan Changsheng was the youngest among these nine disciples of the Taixuan Sect, merely fifteen or sixteen years of age, yet his Cultivation Level had already reached the peak of the Condensed Truth Realm, Eighth Layer!
    Such talent was truly terrifying!
    Tang Hao, Liu Ye, and Zhao Mo, the three of them working together, actually were not his match, all of them were successively struck and sent flying by his three palms, completely overwhelmed!
    Tan Changsheng stood proudly, surveying his surroundings and declared, "Is this the cream of the crop that the Congyun Sect has recruited this year? Truly unworthy of a single strike."
    The people inside the hall immediately became furiously outraged, but they found themselves unable to say anything in response.
    A mere fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth, a new disciple of the Taixuan Sect, casually overpowering the three top new disciples from the Congyun Sect this year.
    Even if they wanted to refute, there was nothing they could argue against!
    Age, Cultivation Level, strength, he completely suppressed them in every way, what else could they say?
    "Changsheng!"
    Zhou Yuanyi feigned a reprimand, "Perhaps the distinguished disciples of the Congyun Sect are just not in their best shape today, and that's why they were defeated by you. What are you so proud of? Step back now!"
    Tan Changsheng cast a scornful glance at Tang Hao and the others and stepped down.
    "Next, let's have the inner sect disciples spar with each other. Yu Hua, won't you invite these three outstanding inner sect talents of the Congyun Sect for some guidance?"
    The youth called Yu Hua immediately came forward, with his hair tied up and dressed in green robes, looking harmless, but he was equally arrogant and directly said, "My name is Qiong Yuhua, the tenth ranked inner sect disciple of the Taixuan Sect."
    "Earlier, Junior Brother Changsheng alone challenged three, and though Yu Hua is unskilled, I also wish to experience the elegance of the three inner sect prodigies of the Congyun Sect. Please, all three of you, come at me together and teach me a lesson! Frankly, in battles of the same realm, I rarely taste defeat. However, at this moment, I am quite keen on sampling it, so I hope you won't disappoint me."
    Zhuo Bufan and his two companions immediately flew into a rage, "Since you're courting death, we'll be happy to oblige you!"
    The three knew that this Taixuan Sect disciple named Qiong Yuhua was extraordinary, and since he dared to challenge all three of them at once, he must have something to rely on.
    Having seen the scene where Tan Changsheng defeated Tang Hao and the other two, they were even more cautious not to underestimate the opponent.
    Exchanging glances, they sprang into action without hesitation, attacking Qiong Yuhua together.
    Seeing this, the corner of Qiong Yuhua's mouth lifted slightly, as his Cultivation aura instantly revealed itself, astonishingly at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm, Third Layer!
    Such a Cultivation Realm was already enough to join the ranks of the true disciples of the Congyun Sect!
    And yet, in the Taixuan Sect, he was just an inner sect disciple, and among them, he was only ranked tenth!
    This comparison had already placed the Taixuan Sect far ahead of the Congyun Sect.
    This caused everyone from the Congyun Sect to take a deep breath and wear a serious expression.
    "Meridian Opening Realm, Third Layer Peak?!"
    Seeing the opponent reveal his Cultivation aura, Zhuo Bufan and the others immediately changed their expressions.
    Their own Cultivation Levels were merely around the Meridian Opening Realm, Second Layer, already putting them at a disadvantage in terms of realm.
    But at this moment, with the arrow already nocked to the bowstring, they had no choice but to let fly.
    Whether for themselves or for the reputation of their sect, they could not back down.
    "Let's join forces to suppress him!"
    The three of them gritted their teeth and attacked Qiong Yuhua from three different directions.
    Joining hands was not too shameful.
    But if the three joined forces and still lost, that would be an utter humiliation.
    So at this moment, all three went all out, attacking with all their strength to suppress the opponent.
    "Ants trying to shake a tree!" Discover more content at empire
    Qiong Yuhua let out a cold laugh, his movements thunderous, exploding with sound as his figure shot out instantly, taking the offensive.
    His strength was overwhelming, not just due to his high Cultivation Level; his foundation was also incredibly deep, his True Qi incredibly robust and condensed, significantly beyond what Zhuo Bufan and his two companions could compare to.
    "Bang, bang, bang!"
    Zhuo Bufan and the other two were instantly sent flying backward, several ribs in their chests broken, forcibly defeated by his attack.
    Qiong Yuhua stood tall, his robes fluttering, arrogantly declared, "Not worth a blow! The once great Imperial Dao Sect has fallen to such levels?"
    "What did you say?!"
    Hearing Qiong Yuhua's words, Zhuo Bufan and the others were unable to contain their rage, but as they opened their mouths, fresh blood spurted out.
    They supported themselves, trying to stand up and continue the fight.
    Even Wang Hao, Li Ran, and Zhou Xi could not hold back their anger, glaring furiously at Qiong Yuhua.
    However, Qiong Yuhua remained unruffled, instead taunting them with a cold laugh, "What's the matter? Can't handle it? If you disagree, feel free to make your move. I want to see how much you, the True Disciples of the Cloud Sect, weigh, and whether you can withstand even half a move from me?"
    "Heh, Sister Yuhua, with these wastes, even if they are at the same Realm or even slightly above yours, they will not possibly be your match. I bet they won't dare to accept your challenge, hahahaha..."
    The other disciples from the Taixuan Sect intentionally mocked and provoked.
    Qiong Yuhua smiled faintly, his gaze fixed on Wang Hao, Li Ran, and Zhou Xi, and said, "If you dare not fight, then so be it. Heh, Cloud Sect? The grand True Disciples don't even dare to battle with an Inner Sect Disciple like me, the Imperial Dao Sect, tsk tsk..."
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    Wang Hao, Li Ran, and Zhou Xi were all thunderously angry.
    Zhou Xi, in particular, was so furious her chest heaved. As a direct disciple of an elder, she was intimately bound to the Cloud Sect and couldn't tolerate others trampling over and humiliating the Cloud Sect's dignity.
    "I too am at the Third Layer Peak of the Meridian Opening Realm; let me experience your superior skills!"
    Zhou Xi's expression was cold.
    "What a stunning beauty with commendable courage."
    Upon seeing Zhou Xi, Qiong Yuhua's eyes lit up.
    "Take this!"
    Zhou Xi did not waste words and made her move immediately, channeling her Taiyin True Qi and striking at Qiong Yuhua.
    In an instant, a piercing coldness surged, and the temperature within the great hall plummeted dramatically.
    "Hmm? The power of extreme Yin?"
    Qiong Yuhua's expression changed but then he let out a cold laugh, "Sadly, such a degree of cold Yin power is quite weak in front of me!"
    "Boom!"
    As his voice fell, Qiong Yuhua unleashed a palm strike, and a fiery serpent rushed out from his palm, the scorching True Qi erupting instantly, enveloping the entire great hall in a wave of heat.
    "This is... the Crimson Flame King Body!"
    "He actually possesses a Fire Attribute King Body!"
    Even Wu Tian could not help but rise from his throne in shock!
    The Crimson Flame King Body is notably a kind of King Body!
    Although it does not rank very high and has not made it into the list of the top ten King Bodies.
    It is still a powerful King Body.
    Moreover, its supreme Yang Attribute power is the exact counter to Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Qi!
    If Zhou Xi had awakened her Taiyin Treasure Body and her True Qi had undergone a complete transformation, the power of the fully-fledged Taiyin Treasure Body would be sufficient to suppress and counteract the opponent's Crimson Flame True Qi.
    But now, Zhou Xi, who merely possessed the Taiyin True Meridian, could not suppress the Crimson Flame King Body of her opponent; her Taiyin True Qi was restrained and could not exert its unique strength.
    After a fierce fight for a short while, the crimson serpent, like a long whip, struck Zhou Xi hard, sending her flying.

 Chapter 129 Spiral to the Heavens

    "Junior Sister Zhou Xi!"Wang Hao and Li Ran both changed color upon seeing this, not expecting Zhou Xi to be defeated by the opponent.
    Those three true disciples from Taixuan Sect hadn't even made a move yet!
    However, one of Taixuan Sect's inner sect disciples had actually defeated Zhou Xi, who was born as an elder's true disciple!
    "His Crimson Flame King Body is the perfect counter to Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Qi, otherwise Zhou Xi might not have lost!"
    Wu Tian's eyes flickered with insight.
    Several elders from Congyun Sect also saw things clearly, understanding that Qiong Yuhua's Crimson Flame King Body had suppressed Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Qi, preventing it from unleashing its effects.
    "If Zhou Xi had already awakened her Taiyin Treasure Body, this opponent would definitely be no match for her!"
    Wu Tian took a deep breath, his thoughts involuntarily turning to Qinchuan, wondering if that fellow had finished his closed-door cultivation, and whether he could really enable Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian to transform and ascend into a Taiyin Treasure Body.
    Inside the hall.
    Qiong Yuhua stood with a sweep of his sleeve, speaking indifferently, "It seems that the true disciples of Congyun Sect are only so-so. Do you two still wish to fight?"
    He looked at Wang Hao and Li Ran with arrogant disdain.
    Previously, when he fought against Zhuo Bufan and the other three inner sect disciples, he hadn't used his full strength, nor had he used his unique constitution, the Crimson Flame King Body.
    Only now did he reveal his true power.
    Hearing Qiong Yuhua's provocation, Wang Hao and Li Ran instantly had unsightly expressions on their faces.
    One may lose a battle but must not lose morale.
    Wang Hao's face darkened as he snorted coldly, "Our Congyun Sect won't be dictated to by your whims!"
    As he spoke, Wang Hao stepped forward, releasing the peak cultivation of the fourth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    "Hmm? The peak of the fourth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm? Your cultivation level is passable, but just how good is your strength?"
    Qiong Yuhua sneered, no longer holding back and fully igniting his Crimson Flame Treasured Body. His True Qi was like fire, scorchingly hot; using fire attribute martial skills greatly amplified its ferocity.
    Wang Hao's expression was solemn as he met the attack.
    As the sect leader's personal disciple, his strength was naturally not weak. Coupled with his superior cultivation, he wasn't easily defeated by the opponent.
    However, after several exchanges, Wang Hao was clearly at a disadvantage.
    The opponent's Crimson Flame King Body showed its power, not only having better quality True Qi and greater strength but also having a more robust physical body. The fire attribute martial skills he used were greatly enhanced, not only making up for their cultivation gap but also utilizing the various special abilities of the Crimson Flame King Body, gradually overpowering Wang Hao.
    "Fire Source Fist!"
    Qiong Yuhua shouted, smashing his fist wrapped in flames towards Wang Hao with overwhelming force, its internal energy surging like a fountain. Wang Hao's True Qi was shattered by the opponent's continuous extreme yang energy, causing him to scream and fly backward, his chest scorched by the blazing True Qi, flesh blurred and indistinct.
    "Wang Hao!"
    Seeing this, Li Ran was immediately shocked.
    "Not worth a strike. Are all true disciples of Congyun Sect like this? It seems Congyun Sect has truly declined. The so-called Imperial Dao Sect is nothing but this."
    Qiong Yuhua sneered coldly.
    "Don't you dare insult Congyun Sect!"
    Upon hearing this, Li Ran roared angrily, shooting forward to attack Qiong Yuhua.
    "You can insult me, but you cannot insult our sect!"
    "Kill!"
    His punches were furious, going back and forth like a violent storm, pouring relentlessly towards Qiong Yuhua.
    "Brother Li Ran!"
    Hearing Li Ran's words, the disciples of Congyun Sect in the hall felt their blood boiling.
    You can insult me, but you cannot insult our sect!
    "Brother Li Ran must win!"
    Zhuo Bufan and others also clenched their fists tightly, praying in their hearts.
    These people from Taixuan Sect were clearly intent on humiliating Congyun Sect.
    This battle was about the dignity of Congyun Sect!
    And it concerned the face of all of them.
    ```
    They had already been defeated time and again.
    If Li Ran were to be defeated at this moment, then the Congyun Sect would truly be utterly disgraced!
    To be swept aside by a mere internal sect disciple ranked tenth from the Taixuan Sect was humiliating enough, let alone their strongest inner sect and true disciples being defeated. How would the world view the Congyun Sect if word got out?
    "Boom!"
    Li Ran was much stronger than Wang Hao, with even more refined True Qi.
    What was more important was that he had cultivated the Earth Level low-rank Martial Skill, Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, to an extremely high realm, and had even begun to comprehend the profound essence contained within this Martial Skill!
    Under his forceful outbreak, the previously unstoppable Qiong Yuhua was now suppressed by his aura, and the dominating essence contained within the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm shook her spirit, pressing down even the might of her Crimson Flame King Body.
    "Thud Thud Thud!"
    Li Ran's moves were domineering; his Qi robust, forcing Qiong Yuhua to retreat continuously, losing her prior composure.
    "Good!"
    "Brother Li Ran has actually touched upon the essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm! Such terrifying momentum, that guy from Taixuan Sect is going to lose!"
    Inside the hall, Zhuo Bufan and others exclaimed with joy.
    But at that moment.
    A clear light suddenly flashed across Qiong Yuhua's body.
    Li Ran's palm strike hit Qiong Yuhua but not only failed to defeat her but was instead shaken by that clear light, causing him to stagger.
    Qiong Yuhua seized the opportunity, landing a fierce punch on the unstable Li Ran's chest, smashing him and sending him flying.
    "Mystic Treasure Armor!"
    "This is unfair!"
    "How can one oppress with a Mystic Weapon during a friendly contest?!"
    Zhuo Bufan and others were immediately outraged.
    Just as Li Ran was about to defeat Qiong Yuhua and maintain the last shred of the Congyun Sect's dignity, who would have thought that she was wearing a Mystic-level Defensive Treasure Armor!
    Such a level of Defensive Treasure Armor could hardly be breached even by a practitioner of the Meridian Opening Realm at the sixth or seventh layer. Wearing such armor, Qiong Yuhua was inherently at an unbeatable advantage!
    How could they continue to fight like this?
    "Tsk..."
    "Who said that weapons and treasure armor can't be used during friendly sparring? You too can use treasures."
    "What? Can't the Congyun Sect take a loss?" Your adventure continues at empire
    Tan Changsheng and other Taixuan Sect disciples sneered.
    Qiong Yuhua looked at Li Ran and said indifferently, "You've lost."
    Her gaze swept over Tang Yi, Zhuo Bufan, Zhou Xi, Wang Hao, Li Ran, and others. She threw her sleeves with extreme arrogance, "There's really no one in the Congyun Sect who can fight. How boring."
    "Don't you dare insult the Congyun Sect!"
    "I haven't lost yet..."
    Li Ran suddenly roared in fury, struggling to rise from the ground, his eyes fierce and crazed, with dedication beyond ordinary people's understanding. He forcibly gathered True Qi and lunged at Qiong Yuhua again, roaring, "Don't you insult my sect!"
    "I am merely stating the facts, how is that an insult?"
    "All of you disciples from the Congyun Sect are useless, not a single one of you can fight. You can't even defeat me, and yet you claim yourselves to be from the Imperial Dao Sect?"
    "What a laugh!"
    Qiong Yuhua let out a scornful laugh, her arrogance boundless, and as she watched Li Ran furiously lunging towards her, her eyes narrowed: "Do you still intend to resist futilely at this point? Foolish! Since you're seeking death, I'll fulfill your wish."
    As she spoke, she smirked, flipping her hand and sending out a burst of Crimson Flame True Qi, blasting towards the gravely injured Li Ran.
    "Where did these mangy dogs come from, daring to bark so wildly here?"
    Just then, a calm voice suddenly came from outside the hall.
    The next moment.
    A figure flickered in front of Qiong Yuhua almost instantaneously like a ghost.
    Then with a "snap" sound.
    A resounding slap echoed through the hall.
    Before Qiong Yuhua could react, she was spiraled high into the air by Qinchuan's slap. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    ```

 Chapter 130 Shut Up Too

    Silence.Inside the great hall, an abrupt quietness settled.
    The only sound was that of a resounding slap still echoing in everyone's ears.
    Whether it was the people from Congyun Sect or those from Taixuan Sect, they all stood there, dumbfounded.
    They were stunned for quite a while.
    Only then did the crowd begin to come back to their senses.
    They looked at Qiong Yuhua, who had been sent flying by a slap from Qinchuan, landing on the ground, covering the swollen half of his cheek, his face full of confusion.
    Everyone felt a sense of disorder, and at the same time, a sense of disbelief!
    Because the scene that had just unfolded had happened too quickly.
    Qiong Yuhua, who had just been arrogant and unapproachable, was, in the blink of an eye, slapped away by this youth who had suddenly appeared in the hall.
    So quick that not only Qiong Yuhua himself hadn't had time to react. Experience exclusive tales on empire
    Even the seasoned powerhouses in the hall hadn't been able to react!
    Especially the younger generation of disciples present, who were now more bewildered than ever.
    What just... happened?
    Brother Qiong Yuhua, how did he suddenly get sent flying?
    Why is his face swollen?
    Who is this youth in the hall? When did he appear?
    However, as opposed to the younger generation's bewilderment, the elder strongmen present were gradually coming to their senses.
    At that moment, Zhou Yuanyi's eyes shone as he stared intently at Qinchuan, his gaze filled with shock.
    "Such fast speed! Such an exquisite movement technique!"
    Zhou Yuanyi stared at Qinchuan, and despite his composure, he couldn't help but be perturbed, watching Qinchuan and taking a deep breath involuntarily.
    He was shocked by the movement technique displayed by Qinchuan just now, and the speed that it had unleashed.
    Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have believed that a sixteen-year-old youth could possess such a profound movement technique and cultivate it to such an incredible level!
    Such movement technique should not exist in a teenager!
    He gazed intently at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan, sensing the attention, turned and glanced at Zhou Yuanyi indifferently, and said nonchalantly, "I merely secluded myself for a few days. Since when can any Tom, Dick, or Harry climb on top of my Congyun Sect and defecate and urinate?"
    After Qinchuan's words fell, the people in the hall finally began to snap out of it.
    "What did you say?!"
    Zhou Yuanyi suddenly had a cold look in his eyes and chided sharply.
    Taixuan Sect is now flourishing, subtly taking the lead among the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County.
    As the Great Elder of Taixuan Sect, what kind of status did Zhou Yuanyi have?
    And now, this brat in front of him dared to insult him by comparing him to stray dogs and cats!
    Instantly, Zhou Yuanyi's former Immortal-like composure changed, his eyes becoming as sharp as knives and piercing towards Qinchuan.
    However, Qinchuan remained calm, apparently ignoring Zhou Yuanyi's piercing gaze. His eyes swept over Wang Hao, Li Ran, Zhou Xi, Zhuo Bufan, and the others, then he sighed lightly, "On regular days you don't train hard; now that trouble has come knocking, you regret not being stronger."
    Zhou Xi and the others, hearing this, immediately hung their heads in shame.
    Qinchuan turned his head to look at Li Ran and said with a slight smile, "However, you didn't completely disappoint me. At least you know how to uphold the dignity of the Sect and still possess some vigor."
    "What's your name?"
    He asked, looking at Li Ran.
    "Li... Li Ran."
    Li Ran was momentarily stupefied before responding, but still, he stared blankly at Qinchuan, puzzled about who this younger fellow was.
    Qinchuan did not pay attention to what the other was thinking, and nodded, "Li Ran, just now you did well."
    "Your understanding of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm is much deeper than that of Zhuo Bufan. You've already touched upon its essence, but there are still some aspects that need attention."
    "You may step back, I will show you the true Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm. How much of its essence you can comprehend will depend on your own fortune."
    Li Ran's eyes immediately widened in disbelief. This guy... was going to guide him in the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm?!
    But this fellow, the air of years around him, was clearly only sixteen!
    At the age of sixteen!
    A whole eight years younger than him!
    How much could he possibly know about the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm?
    It's not that he was arrogant.
    Among the young generation of Congyun Sect, in terms of understanding the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, perhaps no one had a deeper insight than him, right?!
    "Are you not stepping back?"
    Seeing that Li Ran remained rooted in place, Qinchuan furrowed his brow and spoke up in a subdued voice.
    "Oh."
    Li Ran, as if possessed, covered his injured chest and stepped back.
    "Brother Li, who is this guy? What just happened? Why did Qiong Yuhua suddenly get sent flying, and how did this guy appear?"
    Wang Hao approached Li Ran, his face pale from injuries, and asked in a low voice.
    "I don't know either."
    Li Ran was just as confused, having only seen a blur before he heard the crisp sound of a slap, and then the haughty Qiong Yuhua was sent flying.
    On the side, Zhou Xi and Zhuo Bufan, who knew Qinchuan, revealed a sharp glint in their eyes, shaken, "So this is his true strength?"
    In the hall, Wu Tian and the other elders also had their eyes sparkling. They exchanged glances and visibly relaxed.
    Qinchuan had arrived just in time.
    With him there, they could probably defend at least a shred of Congyun Sect's dignity, right?
    In the hall, Zhou Yuanyi saw that Qinchuan was completely ignoring him, and immediately fury became unstoppable, he was about to scold again, "Kid! You..."
    "What's all the noise about?"
    However, just as he began to speak, before he could finish, he saw that the young man in the hall suddenly turned his gaze sharply, his previously serene eyes now filled with a baffling majesty!
    Those cold, indifferent eyes, full of ruthlessness, made Zhou Yuanyi, the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, tremble inside, his heartbeat erratic, and the words stuck in his throat, leaving him choking, his complexion turning purple.
    But the hall's Cloud Sect Master Wu Tian, as well as the other elders, couldn't help but smile upon seeing this, suddenly feeling extremely refreshed. The pent-up rage and frustration seemed to clear away in an instant, and their smiles almost reached their ears.
    They hadn't realized before, this kid, although outrageously arrogant, was actually endearingly so!
    The disciples of the Taixuan Sect had previously also been insufferably arrogant.
    But compared with the youngster before them, they were nothing.
    Those disciples of the Taixuan Sect, although disrespectful, mostly confined themselves to verbal quarrels among their peers.
    But Qinchuan right now was directly scolding and confronting Zhou Yuanyi, an elder power!
    This scene brought great comfort to the higher-ups of the Congyun Sect, who had previously been unable to vent their frustration.
    Seeing Zhou Yuanyi turning purple with rage, teetering on the edge of fury, Wu Tian raised his hand and said with a chuckle, "Hehe, Elder Zhou, don't be angry. This is a disciple that our Congyun Sect has recently taken in, still young and innocent, speaking without thinking. As the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, you surely won't take offense at a junior, will you?"
    "You shut up too! All I did was go into seclusion for a few days, and the Sect has become a mess, overrun with all sorts of riff-raff. You, as Sect Master, should also reflect on this!"
    However, Wu Tian's good mood did not last as his smile had not faded before he heard Qinchuan turn and coldly scold, causing the smile to freeze on his face.
    "..."
    In the hall, everyone was at a loss for words. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 131 You Sneak Attack Again

    ```Everyone in the hall was stunned, staring at the fellow in the center, faces filled with shock.
    This guy...
    He not only chided Zhou Yuanyi but even dared to confront the Sect Master of his own sect?!
    At this moment.
    Many were in disarray.
    Who on earth is this guy?
    So arrogantly unbridled!
    Assertive in confronting others, his attacks are indiscriminate, not differentiating friend from foe!
    The people of Taixuan Sect were dumbstruck. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Zhou Yuanyi, who had just been rebuked by Qinchuan and was furious with embarrassment, now couldn't help but look at Sect Master Yun Wu Tian with a sarcastic expression on his face.
    At this moment, Wu Tian's smile had completely stiffened, his cheeks trembling involuntarily, betraying his extreme awkwardness.
    He glared venomously at Qinchuan, cursing internally about this damned rascal, who had really crossed the line by berating him in public. Did he, the Sect Master, still have any dignity left?
    However, he was already well aware of Qinchuan's temperament.
    He took a deep breath, suppressed the rage in his heart, and decided to first deal with the trouble from Taixuan Sect before settling the score with this damned rascal!
    Qinchuan didn't say anything more and turned his gaze toward the people of the Taixuan Sect.
    "People from Taixuan Sect, right?"
    "Not much skill, but quite bold. You have the gall to come to our Congyun Sect and cause trouble. Let me see for myself just how capable the disciples from Taixuan Sect, the currently ranked first among the six superior sects of Shanhe County, really are!"
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    And at this time.
    Qiong Yuhua, who had just been sent spiraling into the air from a slap upon Qinchuan's arrival, finally came to his senses. Looking at Qinchuan, dominating and unbeatable in the center of the hall, fire spurted from his eyes: "Was it you who sneak attacked me just now?!"
    On hearing this, Qinchuan glanced back disdainfully and scoffed, "Sneak attack? Do I need to sneak attack someone like you?"
    "You still dare to deny it, it was you earlier!"
    Qiong Yuhua was furious.
    He had been getting ready to teach Li Ran a lesson when he was suddenly sent flying with a slap.
    He hadn't been prepared at all.
    If that wasn't a sneak attack, what was it?
    "Hmm, seems like you're really not convinced?"
    Qinchuan looked at Qiong Yuhua lightly and said.
    "Hmph, in a fair fight, I'd beat you as easily as tearing a picture!"
    Qiong Yuhua stood up tall, his eyes ablaze with anger, and stared at Qinchuan fiercely.
    He was of the Crimson Flame King Body, with the cultivation level of the Meridian Opening Realm Third Layer Peak.
    This youth in front of him couldn't be more than fifteen or sixteen years old, and regardless of how he had arrived in the hall, his cultivation level must be at best in the Condensed Truth Realm.
    A mere Condensed Truth Realm, if it wasn't for a sneak attack, could he be an opponent? With his strength, he could easily crush him with one hand.
    "Oh? Is that so? Then are you prepared now?"
    Qinchuan yawned, speaking nonchalantly.
    Qiong Yuhua's eyes flashed with delight upon hearing this, his heart overjoyed.
    It seemed the other party was suggesting a direct confrontation.
    How could he miss this opportunity to regain face?
    "Inner Sect Disciple of Taixuan Sect, Qiong Yuhua, requests to be honored..."
    He suppressed his excitement and bowed with feigned grace, giving a self-introduction.
    However, before he could finish speaking, his vision blurred as a figure appeared before him like a ghost.
    "Yu Hua, be careful!" Zhou Yuanyi cried out in alarm.
    But there was no time for Qiong Yuhua to react.
    "Slap!"
    The next moment.
    That familiar sound of a slap rang out.
    Qiong Yuhua's other cheek swelled up instantly, and he was sent flying once again, his body spinning 360 degrees in mid-air, then tracing a beautiful arc before crashing to the ground, neat and tidy.
    ```
    "Who cares who you are, just babbling nonsense."
    Qinchuan clapped his hands.
    Silence instantly fell around them.
    It remained quiet for a few breaths.
    "Brother (Junior) Yu Hua!"
    The disciples of the Taixuan Sect finally regained their senses, and immediately began to exclaim in surprise.
    Qiong Yuhua was stunned, cradling his swollen cheeks with both hands as he got up from the ground, staring at Qinchuan with a mix of sadness and anger, "You sneak attacked again!"
    He was nearly exploding with anger.
    Does this guy have any martial arts integrity at all?
    Any martial virtues? Hmm?
    He actually took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack while he was introducing himself.
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    "Didn't I ask you if you were ready?"
    Facing Qiong Yuhua's accusation, Qinchuan responded with an innocent look on his face.
    "You..."
    Qiong Yuhua was so angry that it pained his lungs.
    "I'm going to tear you apart!"
    "Crimson Flame Burning Heaven Palm!"
    With a roar of rage, Qiong Yuhua could no longer contain the fury within him. Without wasting words, he crouched slightly and surged forward like a sharp sword, unleashing a Profound-Level high-rank fire attribute martial skill. It complemented his Crimson Flame King Body perfectly, and its fierce momentum came crashing down relentlessly.
    Given the opponent's Meridian Opening Realm Third Layer Peak cultivation level, combined with his Special Physique, the Crimson Flame King Body, and the fact that he was using a fire attribute Profound-Level high-rank martial skill that matched his constitution...
    Qinchuan, at this moment, was at the Condensed Truth Realm Seventh Layer Late Stage of cultivation. Even if his foundation was strong and the quality of his True Qi was extraordinary, it wouldn't be a wise move for him to clash head-on with his opponent.
    Having gone through countless life-and-death battles, how could Qinchuan's combat experience be anything but rich?
    Facing Qiong Yuhua's fierce and sharp attack, Qinchuan remained calm and composed.
    He performed the Phantom Traceless Step, an Earth-Level supreme movement technique, and with a slight sway of his body, he easily evaded the opponent's attack.
    At the same time, his keen eye spotted multiple flaws on his opponent. Seizing the brief moment when Qiong Yuhua's old force had faded and new strength hadn't yet emerged, Qinchuan appeared slow but was actually delivering layered afterimages, raising his hand.
    There was a "slap" sound.
    The familiar sound of a slap echoed once again.
    Qiong Yuhua let out a pained scream, completing a 360-degree high difficulty aerial rotation and was sent flying horizontally.
    Before his body even hit the ground, Qinchuan followed up with a step and backhandedly delivered another slap.
    "Slap!"
    "Ah..."
    Qiong Yuhua let out another scream as he was sent flying once again.
    The cycle repeated.
    Everyone in the hall was stunned.
    The people from Taixuan Sect all looked dazed, disbelief written all over their faces.
    They couldn't believe that in a head-on confrontation, Qiong Yuhua was so easily defeated by Qinchuan.
    Such a lofty cultivation of the Meridian Opening Realm Third Layer Peak...
    And yet, he was being slapped repeatedly and sent flying by Qinchuan, who evidently had a cultivation level at the Condensed Truth Realm Seventh Layer Late Stage.
    Without any power to fight back!
    In fact...
    In terms of sheer strength...
    Qiong Yuhua's Meridian Opening Realm Third Layer Peak cultivation was not inferior to Qinchuan's.
    It might even be stronger than Qinchuan's.
    But when it came to the utilization of power, Qiong Yuhua was simply not on the same level as Qinchuan, not even close.
    Compared to Qinchuan, Qiong Yuhua was like an inexperienced youngster with immense strength but no idea how to perfectly utilize it.
    In the face of a battle-hardened, invincible War God from an era long gone, what could his little bit of strength possibly achieve?
    So-called strength that can break all methods...
    It has to be overwhelmingly powerful to reach a certain threshold.
    Otherwise, this so-called strength that can break all methods is just nonsense.
    If you can't even touch a person's clothes, how can you break all methods?

 Chapter 132 Despite Taking Personal Action

    "Are you ready?""Defeating me as if tearing a painting? Huh?"
    Qinchuan waved his hand.
    "Smack!"
    "Ahh..."
    Qiong Yuhua tumbled back and forth, howling like a banshee.
    "Stop it!"
    It happened several times over.
    Zhou Yuanyi finally regained his senses from the shock, and his eyes twitched as he hurriedly shouted.
    "Smack!"
    With one final slap from Qinchuan, Qiong Yuhua screamed as she was sent flying, landing at Zhou Yuanyi's feet.
    "Is this the strength of an Inner Sect Disciple of the Taixuan Sect? Not very impressive, but quite thick-skinned. Smacking it with my hand has actually made my hand sore."
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    "Pfft!"
    Upon hearing this, Qiong Yuhua was so furious that she spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot, her eyes rolled up, and she fainted.
    "Yu Hua!"
    Zhou Yuanyi was immediately alarmed, but upon seeing that she had only fainted, he breathed a sigh of relief.
    He looked up at Qinchuan, his eyes dark and ominous.
    "Unexpectedly, the Congyun Sect is indeed a persistent worm; to suffer having such a disciple like you!"
    "So young, yet you resort to such means; truly remarkable!"
    Zhou Yuanyi took a deep breath as he spoke heavily.
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Yuanyi: "My methods are none of your concern."
    Zhou Yuanyi burst into laughter out of rage: "Really? I have roamed the world for over five hundred years, and I have never seen anyone as arrogant as you!"
    "However, the young break easily. It's better to stay low-key, otherwise you'll bring disaster upon yourself sooner or later!"
    At those words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh; then he suddenly became serious again and looked steadily at Zhou Yuanyi: "Are you threatening me?"
    Under Qinchuan's calm gaze, Zhou Yuanyi suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of panic in his heart, which made him involuntarily deflate in front of Qinchuan.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan sneered: "I, Qinchuan, act as I see fit, and it's not up to a mere Myriad Manifestation Realm to tell me what to do. If you disagree, feel free to make a move yourself. I'd like to see what kind of disaster I could bring upon myself."
    "Whoosh!"
    As these words fell,
    instantly it was as if a stone had stirred up a thousand waves.
    In the great hall, everyone was shocked.
    They all looked at Qinchuan with disbelief in their eyes.
    This guy, was he challenging Zhou Yuanyi?!
    Challenging the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect?!
    "Qinchuan, stop this nonsense!"
    "Zhou, my friend, as the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect with a Cultivation Level of the Myriad Manifestation Realm and immense Divine Skills, would not stoop to attacking a junior like you!"
    Inside the great hall, Wu Tian and the other elders of the Congyun Sect all twitched and hastily scolded.
    This guy, he's outrageous to the extreme!
    Daring to even challenge Zhou Yuanyi!
    This is the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, a powerful being with a Cultivation Level of the Myriad Manifestation Realm!
    And you are just a mere Martial Artist in the late stage of the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm!
    Even if you are bold, you can't be this reckless, can you?!
    At this moment, the upper echelons of the Congyun Sect couldn't help but fall silent.
    They hurriedly stood up to smooth things over.
    And the disciples of the Congyun Sect in the hall were also shocked, but then their blood boiled over, looking up at Qinchuan, standing tall and proud in the center of the great hall. Qinchuan's bold declarations echoed in their heads, stirring a surge of excitement and exuberance in each of them.
    These disciples.
    They all had the vigor of youth.
    How could they resist such stimulation?
    At this moment.
    Zhuo Bufan, Wang Hao, and the others looked at Qinchuan with eyes suddenly brimming with admiration, practically idolizing him.
    "Damn, is he that new disciple Qinchuan?"
    "Is the sect really planning to make him the Saint Heir?"
    "If they make him the Saint Heir, I, Wang Hao, am convinced!"
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    Wang Hao and Li Ran finally learned the identity of this "idol" from Wu Tian's earlier scolding.
    So, the person before them was the new disciple Qinchuan, mentioned by Wu Shanhe!
    The two brothers had originally been unconvinced, planning to go to Heaven-Piercing Peak to challenge Qinchuan.
    But now, they had no objections whatsoever to Qinchuan becoming the sect's Saint Heir.
    Not to mention the strength Qinchuan had just displayed, which was enough to suppress them.
    His courage alone was enough to win their sincere admiration.
    Yet, with a Cultivation Level at the Condensed Truth Realm, he dared to dismiss a Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect from the Myriad Manifestation Realm and even challenge him.
    How many could do that?
    As for the disciples of the Taixuan Sect.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, they were in an uproar.
    "What did this kid just say? He actually dares to challenge Elder Zhou?!"
    "Such an arrogant fool! A mere martial artist at the Condensed Truth Realm, getting carried away with his somewhat mystical movement technique, daring to challenge Elder Zhou, he really overestimates himself!"
    "There's no need for Elder Zhou to act personally, we can teach you a lesson ourselves!"
    Disciples of the Taixuan Sect shouted one after another.
    They were already arrogant enough.
    As disciples of the Taixuan Sect, they had a sense of superiority engraved in their bones.
    After all, the Taixuan Sect was almost universally recognized as the leader of the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County.
    The threshold for recruiting disciples was also extremely high.
    To be able to join the Taixuan Sect was already an honor for them.
    And amongst the many disciples of the Taixuan Sect, they were the cream of the crop, naturally looking down on others with insufferable arrogance.
    But now.
    They found that there is always a higher mountain!
    A small new disciple from the declining Cloud Sect, which was almost kicked out of the league of the six Superior Sects, with just a Cultivation Level at the Condensed Truth Realm, was even more arrogant than they were!
    How could they tolerate this?
    Immediately, some could not restrain themselves, wanting to step forward and teach this ignorant upstart a lesson. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The disciples felt this way.
    So, how could Zhou Yuanyi, who was directly challenged, maintain a good expression?
    However, Wu Tian, along with several elders, promptly smoothed things over, scolding Qinchuan while reminding Zhou Yuanyi of his status.
    A Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, how could he act against a junior?
    Therefore.
    Even though Zhou Yuanyi was seething with anger at this moment, wishing he could slap this ignorant fool to death,
    he still took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and managed to show some decent restraint, forcing a smile as he gratefully descended the steps Wu Tian offered, "Hehe, Sect Master Yun worries too much, it's just the ignorance of a junior; their childish blabber is not something an old man like me should take to heart."
    After saying that, he gave Qinchuan a cold look, huffed, and carried the unconscious Qiong Yuhua away.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan found it boring, but he didn't bother to continue mocking the other party.
    It wasn't that he was afraid, but rather he simply wasn't interested in him and didn't consider him worth noticing.
    Martial artists from the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    In others' eyes,
    they might indeed be considered strong.
    But in Qinchuan's eyes, cultivators from the Myriad Manifestation Realm were no different from those at the Condensed Truth or Meridian Opening Realms.
    If he wanted to deal with the other party, the ways to do so were simply too numerous to count.
    Not to mention just a mere Myriad Manifestation Realm, even if their whole Taixuan Sect attacked, extinguishing them would be as easy as flipping his hand for him.
    The Everlasting Emperor, invincible through the ages.
    Was this not a name earned in vain?
    Even if he, now reincarnated, no longer possesses his former Cultivation Level.
    The numerous contingencies and hidden techniques he left behind were certainly not for show.

 Chapter 133 I Alone Am Supreme

    "Elder Zhou indeed shouldn't intervene personally, so let us disciples take care of it instead."Several disciples from the Taixuan Sect coldly stared at Qinchuan, each with an unfriendly expression.
    Although Qinchuan had just defeated Qiong Yuhua,
    Qinchuan's cultivation level was, after all, only at the late stage of the Condensed Truth Realm's seventh layer.
    In their view, Qinchuan managed to defeat Qiong Yuhua solely by leveraging his profound movement technique,
    and because Qiong Yuhua had been repeatedly ambushed twice, which made him lose his calm due to anger, and thus he fell for Qinchuan's strategy.
    Therefore, they didn't hold much apprehension towards Qinchuan.
    Hearing their words, Qinchuan glanced at them and said indifferently, "It's rare that you have the courage to challenge me. Since that's the case, I'll give you a chance. All of you, come at me together."
    "If any of you can even touch a corner of my clothes, then I'll concede defeat."
    Qinchuan spoke indifferently.
    He didn't even regard Zhou Yuanyi highly, so naturally, he cared even less for these Taixuan Sect disciples before him.
    He was accepting their challenge at this moment firstly to maintain the Congyun Sect's dignity.
    After all, even though the Congyun Sect had declined, he had once put his heart and soul into this sect.
    Now that someone was trampling over their heads, he naturally couldn't remain indifferent.
    Furthermore,
    he had previously said that he wanted to give Li Ran a glimpse of the real Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm.
    Li Ran being able to cultivate the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm to a proficient level and perceive its essence showed that he did have some talent and comprehension.
    Plus, Li Ran's earlier defense of the Sect's last shred of dignity with his fiery spirit had won Qinchuan's slight admiration.
    Offering him a bit of guidance was just a trivial effort.
    However,
    upon hearing Qinchuan's words,
    the disciples of the Taixuan Sect bristled with anger instantly.
    A mere new disciple from a declined Congyun Sect, with only the cultivation level of the late seventh layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, was actually proclaiming he would challenge all of them together and asking them to join forces against him; this clearly showed he didn't take them seriously!
    This struck at the pride and self-esteem inherent in their bones as disciples of the Taixuan Sect, causing an immediate uproar of indignation.
    "There's no need for us all to act together to teach you a lesson!"
    "You are a new disciple from the Congyun Sect, and I am a new disciple from the Taixuan Sect. Let me be the one to teach you a lesson!"
    Tan Changsheng walked forward with a face full of pride, unconcerned about Qinchuan previously overwhelming Qiong Yuhua at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm's third layer, clearly having something to rely on.
    Qinchuan swept them with his gaze.
    He had already awakened his Innate Pupils.
    Any secrets the other had couldn't escape his eyes.
    As his gaze shone over, he immediately saw pride on Tan Changsheng's chest¡ªa golden Treasure Bead.
    Within that Treasure Bead, strong energy intertwined, making it a High-Grade Mystical Instrument level Magical Treasure, even higher in quality than Qiong Yuhua's Low-Grade defensive Treasure Armor.
    Mortal World's weapons and Magical Treasures, from lowest to highest, are categorized as Mortal Instruments, Mystical Instruments, Spiritual Treasures, King's Battle Weapons, Holy Spirit Battle Weapons, Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, Supreme Dao Artifacts, and Divine Artifacts.
    Even though Mystical Instruments are only second-tier weapons and Magical Treasures,
    they are extremely precious even to those in the Meridian Opening Realm. Their immense power and the significant boost they provide to a martial artist's strength should not be underestimated.
    Even some cultivators in the Spirit Martial Realm use magical treasures only of the Xuanqi level, with only a handful of those with deep backgrounds and substantial foundations possessing Spiritual Treasures of such caliber.
    For martial artists in the Condensed Truth Realm and the Meridian Opening Realm, having a Ninth Grade top-notch Mortal Instrument is already quite rare and luxurious.
    Yet Tan Changsheng, who has a mere Eighth Layer peak Cultivation Level in the Condensed Truth Realm, actually possesses a High Grade Xuanqi, which is definitely beyond expectations.
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    One can take the opponent by surprise in battle and gain the upper hand!
    Especially since Tan Changsheng's High Grade Xuanqi level Treasure Bead, unlike Qiong Yuhua's Low Grade Xuanqi level Defensive Treasure Armor, this bead is capable of both offense and defense, and with a higher quality, its abilities far surpass Qiong Yuhua's Low Grade Xuanqi Defense Treasure Armor!
    At this moment, the reason Tan Changsheng dared to advance was because he relied on this High Grade Xuanqi level Treasure Bead.
    With this bead, by catching the enemy off guard, Tan Changsheng was confident that he could crush Qinchuan in one fell swoop.
    However, what Tan Changsheng didn't know was that his secret had already been completely exposed in front of Qinchuan.
    His secret, in front of Qinchuan, was not a secret at all!
    Nevertheless, even without knowing the opponent had a High Grade Xuanqi magical treasure, Qinchuan wouldn't take him seriously.
    He glanced indifferently at his opponent and said, "Make your move."
    "Great Sorrow Sky-Opening Palm!"
    Being very vigilant and wary of Qinchuan's sudden attack, Tan Changsheng didn't follow Qiong Yuhua's example of politely saluting and asking for guidance; he went straight for the attack.
    He bent his legs slightly, then with a sudden push-off, the floor beneath exploded with noise, his form shot forth like thunder, his hands waved, True Qi burst forth, and he fiercely slapped a palm towards Qinchuan.
    At the same time,
    The bead in his bosom emitted a faint light, the power contained in the Xuanqi surged like a dark undercurrent, bolstering the force behind Tan Changsheng's palm technique.
    In an instant, Tan Changsheng immediately felt the strength in his palms soar, and his eyes instantly shone with sharpness.
    "Incredible strength, worthy of being a High Grade Xuanqi!"
    "With my foundation, utilizing this High Grade Xuanqi, if this kid dares to clash with me head-on, I'll make sure he cannot bear the consequences!"
    Tan Changsheng sneered.
    In his eyes, Qinchuan was, after all, just in the Seventh Layer Late Stage of the Condensed Truth Realm, one realm lower than his own Cultivation Realm.
    Having the support of this High Grade Xuanqi in secret, Qinchuan was definitely no match for him.
    Even if Qinchuan had a superior movement technique, with a High Grade Xuanqi for protection, he could naturally secure an unbeatable position.
    In the face of Tan Changsheng's assault, Qinchuan was calm and unhurried, without any intention of dodging the fierce attack.
    "Watch closely, this is the true Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm!"
    Just as Tan Changsheng closed in, Qinchuan suddenly bellowed and executed the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, directly striking at Tan Changsheng.
    "Seeking death!"
    Upon seeing this, Tan Changsheng's eyes lit up with delight, utterly surprised that Qinchuan would actually choose not to dodge and meet his attack head-on!
    He shouted loudly, the palm wind fierce, causing the air to burst with sound as he viciously slapped down toward Qinchuan.
    However, at that moment,
    A terrifying Invincible Aura suddenly burst forth from within Qinchuan's body!
    At the same time, the essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm emerged, Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies, I alone am honored!
    This invincible aura and overwhelming essence instantly pressed down and enveloped Tan Changsheng, causing him to falter in breath. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Under the influence of Qinchuan's Invincible Aura and the essence of I alone am honored, Tan Changsheng felt as if he was in the midst of a vast universe, a mere speck of dust within it.
    Before him, Qinchuan seemed to transform into a towering Heavenly God, standing tall between heaven and earth, dominating the Eight Desolates, sweeping across the Six Harmonies, invincible in the world, which made him feel an inherent sense of insignificance, and even a desire to prostrate in worship.

 Chapter 134 Making the Best Use of Everything

    It was not only Tan Changsheng who felt it; the others in the great hall were also aware of the invincible aura and unrivaled domain that emanated from Qinchuan.This aura and domain were immensely powerful and incredibly infectious, sinking people's spirits into abysmal depths, leaving them unable to regain their composure.
    "What a terrifying invincible aura, what an astonishing domain of supremacy!"
    "It's the domain of supremacy from the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm! He has actually cultivated this martial skill to such a fearsome level, truly grasping its essence!"
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    The upper echelons of the Congyun Sect couldn't help but stand up in shock, their eyes revealing a brilliant gleam as they looked at Qinchuan, and their hearts were rocked by tidal waves of astonishment.
    At the same time, they felt skepticism in their hearts.
    Qinchuan had only just joined the Congyun Sect. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    When did he cultivate this Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm?
    And to have also cultivated it to such a legendary level!
    Li Ran, Wang Hao, Zhou Xi, Zhuo Bufan, and others were all likewise dumbstruck, completely absorbed by the domain of the palm technique that Qinchuan was demonstrating, unable to extricate themselves.
    As for the people from Taixuan Sect, they too were shocked one after another, overwhelmed by the astonishing aura emanating from Qinchuan.
    If these individuals were feeling this way, then what about Tan Changsheng, who was right under the full enveloping might of Qinchuan's invincible presence and the sole dominion of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies?
    Under the influence of this domain, Tan Changsheng involuntarily developed an inferior and insignificant mentality, and deep in his heart, the thought arose that he could not defeat Qinchuan.
    With such a mindset, his entire aura plummeted¡ªhow could he then compete with Qinchuan?
    "Boom!"
    In an instant.
    Qinchuan's supreme palm collided with Tan Changsheng's Great Compassion Palm.
    The aura that had plummeted, the True Qi that had stagnated, and the weakened spirit of Tan Changsheng had already conceded defeat to Qinchuan in his mind; how could there be any hope of victory? As their palms met, there was a "crack" of an explosion.
    Tan Changsheng immediately let out a miserable cry and was sent flying backwards.
    The High-Grade Magical Treasure Bead he held within his embrace fell out, its power gradually subsiding.
    But upon seeing this, the surrounding onlookers' expressions changed at once.
    "A High-Grade Magical Treasure!"
    The people from Congyun Sect exclaimed in shock.
    "Taixuan Sect really has made a generous move!"
    "Earlier, that disciple named Qiong Yuhua sparred wearing a Low-Grade Magical Treasure armor, and now Tan Changsheng also brought a High-Grade Magical Treasure Bead for sparring; how very fair indeed!"
    Wu Tian's face immediately darkened as he shouted in rebuke.
    Zhou Yuanyi's expression turned unsightly.
    He was not angry because of Wu Tian's chiding words.
    He was angry that Tan Changsheng, having a High-Grade Magical Treasure Bead and managing to catch Qinchuan off guard, still met defeat at Qinchuan's hands!
    And it was a direct confrontation, defeated by someone of a lesser level!
    "Exchanging pointers hasn't forbidden the use of Magical Treasures or war artifacts, fellow sect members, if you have a Magical Treasure, by all means use it!"
    Tan Changsheng took a deep breath, pressing down the dissatisfaction in his heart, and spoke in a heavy voice.
    Wu Tian wanted to say more.
    But Qinchuan waved his hand dismissively and said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter. Magical Treasures are also a part of strength."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Yuanyi was taken aback. He had not expected Qinchuan to actually speak on their behalf, and he replied with a smile, "This young friend speaks the truth, Magical Treasures are indeed a part of one's strength, and in the exchange of Martial Arts, it's natural to use all one's resources."
    Only to hear Qinchuan reply with a light smile, "Use all one's resources?"
    "I like that saying very much."
    Without further ado, he didn't bother to dwell on the matter with the other party, finding it pointless to argue with them.
    Turning back to Li Ran and the other disciples from the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan spoke up, "Did you see clearly just now? The essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm lies in its artistic conception and charm, not merely its moves."
    "Only by perceiving its artistic conception can one discern the true meaning of this technique and unleash the true power of this martial skill."
    "If you step into the Cultivator Realm and use mana to perform it, it becomes a powerful Divine Skill¡ªthe Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies, unparalleled and supreme!"
    Qinchuan stated indifferently.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Li Ran and the others seemed thought-provoked, yet they still lacked something.
    Such profound concepts could not be understood after just one viewing.
    Therefore, at that moment, they all couldn't help but feel ashamed.
    "It's alright if you didn't understand; I'll demonstrate it a few more times, as there's no shortage of 'material' right now."
    Qinchuan said with a faint smile.
    "Material?"
    The crowd was momentarily stunned by his words, then understood his meaning and couldn't help but glance at the other disciples from the Taixuan Sect with a peculiar look in their eyes.
    Zhou Yuanyi's face turned dark on the spot.
    The other disciples by his side were even more infuriated.
    This guy actually considered them as 'material'?
    "Kid, don't be too arrogant!"
    The disciples from the Taixuan Sect immediately scolded, their pride as the elite of the Taixuan Sect was huge, and they looked down on disciples from other sects.
    And now, this person in front of them dared to treat them as mere 'material'?
    This was intolerable.
    "What, can't accept it?"
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and looked back at the young men, saying indifferently, "I don't even need to use any other martial skills, just this one. I won't even ask that you injure me in the slightest; if you can so much as touch the hem of my clothes, I'll concede defeat."
    "Who will battle me?"
    Qinchuan looked around and said.
    "What an arrogant fellow!"
    "Merely at the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, you've conjured a bit of an invincible aura and refined a slightly more profound palm technique, and you think you're truly invincible?"
    The three Core True Inheritance disciples brought by Zhou Yuanyi finally couldn't hold back any longer.
    They were all extremely proud and haughty, completely disregarding the disciples from the Congyun Sect earlier.
    Even the high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect were not taken seriously by them; they believed that they would inevitably surpass them one day.
    Thus, from the beginning to the end, they never really paid attention to the disciples from the Congyun Sect.
    Until Qinchuan appeared, first using the elusively advanced movement technique Phantom Traceless Step to teach Qiong Yuhua a lesson, then using the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, displaying the invincible aura and artistic conception within, to defeat Tan Changsheng who secretly wielded a High-Grade Mystical Treasure, and displaying an extraordinary brilliance in succession, finally drawing the earnest attention of the three.
    At this moment,
    Seeing Qinchuan speak so wildly, the three finally lost their composure, wanting to suppress this brash upstart before them.
    "Oh? The Meridian Opening Realm Fifth Layer, and there's even one who's nearly reached the Sixth Layer?"
    Hearing the words of these three Taixuan Sect true disciples Zhou Yuanyi brought, Qinchuan turned his head and glanced at them indifferently, pinpointing their Cultivation Realms without missing a beat.
    Zhou Yuanyi and those Taixuan Sect disciples were immediately shocked and looked at Qinchuan with surprise in their eyes.
    Because these three true disciples from the Taixuan Sect had not yet shown their Cultivation Realms after arriving at the Congyun Sect.
    If it had been Wu Tian and the others, they could have discerned their Cultivation Levels at a glance by virtue of their profound cultivation.
    But Qinchuan, who was clearly just a Martial Artist at the Condensed Truth Realm, and lower in cultivation than the three, could discern the Cultivation Realms of these three at a glance, which was truly astonishing!

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    Zhou Yuanyi stared at Qinchuan, his eyes also showing a hint of surprise.A Condensed Truth Realm martial artist was actually able to discern the specific cultivation levels of three Meridian Opening Realm martial artists at a glance, which was really quite inconceivable.
    "Yu Jing, since this distinguished disciple from the Congyun Sect is so confident, accompany him for a couple of moves!"
    Zhou Yuanyi said to a young man with a noble demeanor.
    This person was one of the three true disciples Zhou Yuanyi had brought with him.
    The young man named Yu Jing immediately stepped forward, his expression somewhat arrogant, haughtily lifting his head, and said to Qinchuan, "I must admit, you do have some skill, but in front of me, you are nothing but a jumping clown, you know?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and said indifferently, "For you alone, trying to even touch the hem of my robe is perhaps a bit too difficult for you. I think it would be better for all of you to come at me together, at least that way it would add a bit of difficulty for me and not be completely devoid of fun."
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    "Hmph, with brother Yu Jing's status, personally making a move is already lifting you up!"
    "That's right, brother Yu Jing is at the peak of the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, and it would be a matter of flipping his hand to suppress you. I really don't know what's with your rampant arrogance!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the disciples of the Taixuan Sect were instantly furious.
    Yu Jing was also indignant, seeing an ant-like creature, who had luckily won two matches, reaching such a point of arrogance, daring not to take him seriously!
    He was one of the outstanding true disciples of the Taixuan Sect, the strongest among the three true disciples on this trip, yet he was looked down upon by a new disciple from the Congyun Sect, which was simply an outrageous shame.
    "I will teach you a good lesson, let you know that there are limits to arrogance!"
    He snorted coldly, and then his figure flashed, displaying a movement technique, like a swift shadow, he rapidly approached Qinchuan.
    "Taixuan Mystical Scriptures!"
    He uttered coldly, his hand flipping like a dragon, bearing down on Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan was not afraid, saying to Li Ran and the others, "I shall cover for you again, you all take this opportunity to perceive well!"
    "Seeking your own death!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, and seeing his indifferent demeanor, Yu Jing was instantly enraged, and his attack was as swift and fierce as a raging wind, suddenly striking at him.
    Qinchuan took a step forward.
    "Whoosh!"
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    The Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm was displayed, this time with noticeably more variations than before.
    As Qinchuan executed the palm technique, that supreme aura immediately caused some psychological impact on Yu Jing.
    However, Yu Jing's mental fortitude was clearly stronger than that of Tan Changsheng; in just an instant, he managed to steady his mind and spirit, and did not lose his courage.
    "Invincible aura, I have it too!"
    Yu Jing snorted, his body also unleashing a strand of invincible aura. Although it was far from as concentrated and powerful as Qinchuan's invincible aura, it bolstered his morale and reduced the pressure of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm on his mind and spirit.
    "Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies, supreme above all!"
    Qinchuan's expression was serene, but the invincible aura around him suddenly surged.
    Speaking of invincibility.
    In this world, perhaps no one understood the word better than him.
    Striding forward, unmatched for a million years!
    In his era.
    Who dared to claim invincibility, who dared speak of being unbeatable?!
    Only him, the Asura Emperor!
    His invincibility was not just a matter of belief.
    It was the true dominance across the Six Paths and Three Realms!
    His invincible aura and invincible will penetrated deep into his bones, into his soul!
    Compared with the invincible aura others had cultivated, his was fundamentally different.
    As this invincible intent blossomed, empowering the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm.
    Qinchuan's figure seemed to become immense in an instant!
    Even in the eyes of Zhou Yuanyi, Wu Tian, and the elders and high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan seemed to transform into a true invincible War God!
    The invincible aura emitted by Yu Jing crumbled instantaneously when it collided with Qinchuan's invincible aura, completely crushed and scattered.
    "Impossible, this is impossible. How can his aura be so strong? I am no match for him, I am no match for him..."
    Yu Jing's spirit was struck by that terrifyingly invincible aura, immediately throwing his mind into chaos. His spirit was then swept into the mental realm of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, leaving him completely unable to fend for himself.
    In his daze,
    Qinchuan's broad and domineering palm imprint struck forth, exploiting the flaws revealed by Yu Jing's martial skill. By using weakness to overcome strength, he sent Yu Jing stumbling backwards repeatedly.
    At this moment, Yu Jing's spirit had already been completely dragged into the mental realm of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm.
    The scenes he saw were different from what others saw.
    In his vision, Qinchuan stood tall like a colossal War God, with waves of terrifying invisible pressure constantly oppressing his soul.
    "Boom!"
    Qinchuan finally landed a palm strike, while Yu Jing, engulfed in the mental illusion, saw a huge palm imprint reflected in his eyes.
    That palm imprint, vast enough to eclipse the sun, seemed to envelop the entire universe, bearing down on Yu Jing.
    "No..."
    "Don't!"
    Yu Jing screamed in terror, collapsing to the ground with his head in his hands, his eyes filled with horror.
    "Show mercy!"
    Zhou Yuanyi was also shocked and pale.
    He certainly knew that Yu Jing, at this moment, had completely had his spirit broken by the overwhelming mental illusion. Yu Jing had lost the capacity for rational judgment of the outside world and was like a frightened deer in the face of Qinchuan's offensive, lacking even the thought to resist.
    Qinchuan's control over his power had surpassed the Perfection Realm and reached the Ultimate Realm!
    His palm imprint abruptly stopped an inch from Yu Jing's forehead.
    One moment further and Yu Jing, completely devoid of any ability to resist or defend, would have had his brain splattered, dead on the spot!
    Even if it were someone else who attempted to pull back in time, the terrifying force of the strike would still have likely caused injury to Yu Jing's forehead.
    However, at this moment, Qinchuan's palm stopped silently in place.
    Not a hint of force escaped, not even the wind from his palm had stirred.
    Utter silence.
    What terrifying control of power is this?!
    Zhou Yuanyi's pupils constricted as he struggled to utter a few words through gritted teeth, "Mastery of subtlety?"
    In an instant,
    Zhou Yuanyi's heart was hit by a tidal wave of shock.
    He felt a profound disbelief!
    A sixteen-year-old youth in the Condensed Truth Realm!
    His control over power had actually reached a state of subtlety!!
    Furthermore, considering Qinchuan's previously displayed terrifying invincible aura, invincible will, understanding of martial skills, and other techniques...
    Zhou Yuanyi couldn't help but have his heart pounding violently, turning stiffly to look at Qinchuan while forcibly swallowing.
    At this moment, he desperately wanted to curse out loud, wondering just what kind of monster Qinchuan was!
    But if he knew that Qinchuan's control over power was actually at the legendary Ultimate Realm, surpassing the Perfection Realm, what would his reaction be?
    And just then,
    Qinchuan's palm, which had been hovering in front of Yu Jing's forehead, suddenly turned over and flicked a finger.
    "Thud!"
    With a crisp sound,
    Yu Jing immediately cried out and flew backward, his body crashing heavily to the ground.
    "How boring."

 Chapter 136 Threatening Face-to-Face

    The disciples of the Taixuan Sect stood still as statues, eyes filled with incredulity as they watched the scene unfold before them, like something out of a dream.Their Taixuan Sect's True Disciple, Yu Jing, was at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm's Fifth Layer, just a step away from the Sixth Layer.
    But then...
    Defeated?!
    Defeated by a new disciple from the Congyun Sect who was merely at the Late Stage of the Seventh Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?! Enjoy new stories from empire
    This was utterly preposterous.
    Unbelievable.
    At that moment, that previously arrogant and superior feeling vanished from the hearts of the Taixuan Sect disciples, like froth disappears into thin air, leaving nothing behind.
    Only a profound bitterness remained.
    Looking at Qinchuan, everyone felt a deep sense of defeat.
    Although, some among them had not even exchanged blows with Qinchuan.
    But with Yu Jing, the strongest among them, so palely defeated in the other's hands, did they even need to fight?
    Qinchuan didn't bother with those from the Taixuan Sect; he turned to Li Ran and the others and clapped his hands, showing no complacency for defeating a mere Meridian Opening Realm martial artist.
    Defeating a minor Meridian Opening Realm opponent, wasn't that to be expected?
    "Do you understand now?"
    He looked at Li Ran and the others, asking aloud.
    Striking down a disciple of the Taixuan Sect was but to instruct his fellow disciples from the Congyun Sect and demonstrate the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm martial skill.
    This time, the essence Qinchuan demonstrated was even stronger than before, with Li Ran and the others still immersed in that state, unable to snap out of it.
    It was only after Qinchuan's inquiry that they seemed to have an epiphany and returned to their senses.
    Li Ran's eyes were visibly brighter than before, clearly having gained some insight, but still not satisfied.
    He stared at Qinchuan, eyes shining as he realized this was a tremendous opportunity and spoke, "I am slow-witted and still somewhat puzzled."
    Qinchuan could easily see through Li Ran's intentions but didn't mind; instead, he replied with a laugh, "You're quite astute. Since that's the case, I'll demonstrate it for you once more."
    With that, he turned around, his gaze sweeping across the disciples of the Taixuan Sect.
    The Taixuan Sect disciples' faces immediately turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
    This guy, was he really treating them as teaching materials?!
    "Who else dares to step forward and challenge me?"
    Qinchuan said indifferently as his gaze swept over the Taixuan Sect disciples.
    However, those previously clamorous Taixuan Sect disciples now all hung their heads as low as partridges, refusing to meet Qinchuan's eye.
    "As martial artists, why fear a battle?!"
    "I'm merely at the Condensed Truth Realm, and yet none of you dares to fight. When you face opponents with higher cultivation levels in the future, will you dare to fight then?"
    "Without even the courage to fight, what martial arts are you practicing!"
    Seeing no one stepping forward, Qinchuan suddenly shouted, his voice booming with authority and containing a powerful influence that made the Taixuan Sect disciples' blood surge.
    One of the Taixuan Sect's True Disciples immediately looked up, fired up with indignation.
    Qinchuan's gaze instantly fell on him and he smiled, "Good, let it be you then, come up and fight."
    Knowing he'd been provoked, that Taixuan Sect's True Disciple hesitantly stepped forward.
    After just a few moments.
    "Ah..."
    The Taixuan Sect's True Disciple cried out pitifully, sent flying backward.
    "Have you realized it now?"
    Qinchuan turned back again, asking Li Ran and the others.
    "Not quite yet."
    Li Ran and others responded.
    Qinchuan nodded, then turned to look at the disciples of the Taixuan Sect.
    "One may be killed, but cannot be insulted¡ªI'll fight you with all I have!"
    Another true disciple of the Taixuan Sect finally could not contain his anger and charged forward, drawing his sword to strike.
    "Bang!"
    "Ah..."
    However, that person approached quickly and flew back even faster.
    "Have you understood yet?"
    "Just a bit more."
    The eyes of Li Ran and the others grew increasingly bright.
    Qinchuan turned back to look at the other Taixuan Sect disciples.
    "That's enough!"
    Beside them,
    Zhou Yuanyi finally could not hold back his anger any longer.
    In his view, Qinchuan's actions were clearly a deliberate insult to his Taixuan Sect!
    Did he really treat the geniuses of their Taixuan Sect as stepping stones?
    "Hmm?"
    Qinchuan turned to look at Zhou Yuanyi.
    Zhou Yuanyi's face was gloomy as he clenched his fists and said to Wu Tian, "The prodigies of the Congyun Sect are indeed powerful, but those I have brought with me are not the most dazzling prodigies of my Taixuan Sect..."
    "From the sound of it, you're not convinced?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Yuanyi and spoke indifferently.
    Zhou Yuanyi turned back and coldly glanced at Qinchuan, "Hmph, if the most dazzling prodigy of my Taixuan Sect were here, defeating you would be a matter of a flick of a finger!"
    However, Qinchuan just sneered, "Forgive my bluntness, but even what you call the 'Ancient Divine King Body' of your Taixuan Sect is nothing more than a palm-sized object in my eyes."
    "You boast shamelessly!"
    Upon hearing this, the corner of Zhou Yuanyi's mouth twitched, and he retorted coldly, "Anybody can talk big. The Saint Heir of my Taixuan Sect, with the Ancient Divine King Body, is one of the ten King Bodies, capable of suppressing this era. Upon your strength alone, you won't even qualify to cross hands with our clan's Saint Heir."
    Qinchuan rolled his eyes, "A mere King Body, a constitution no better than trash, and you bring it up as a point of pride." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "What did you say?!"
    Zhou Yuanyi's eyes shook with anger¡ªjust a King Body?
    A constitution no better than trash?
    He took a deep breath and said coldly, "Hmph, the day for the Myriad Spirit Garden to open is not far off. At that time, the Saint Heir of my Taixuan Sect will personally enter the Myriad Spirit Garden to seek fortunes and opportunities!"
    "If you are so confident, do you dare to enter the Myriad Spirit Garden then? When you encounter us, you will realize how ridiculous what you've said today is!"
    In the great hall, Wu Tian and the elders turned cold at these words, "Is Elder Zhou threatening our Congyun Sect?"
    By this point, Zhou Yuanyi had already accumulated too much frustration and no longer bothered to conceal his feelings, sneering, "It's not about threats, I'm just speaking plainly."
    "In the Myriad Spirit Garden, it is inevitable for disciples of various sects to compete for fortunes and for some friction to occur¡ªit's merely some disputes among the younger generations."
    "Given the strong abilities of this disciple from your sect, who doesn't even put our Saint Heir in his eyes, I assume that if he enters the Myriad Spirit Garden, he would certainly sweep across all directions, claiming all the fortunes and opportunities for himself."
    "Considering his outstanding performance today, he surely wouldn't be afraid to enter the Myriad Spirit Garden, would he?"
    Wu Tian and the elders were taken aback and furious, "You!"
    However, Qinchuan was undisturbed and raised his hand, "No need to provoke me. Naturally, I will enter the Myriad Spirit Garden and sweep across all directions. As for the fortunes and opportunities, I will decide on them!"
    "As for the Taixuan Sect's Saint Heir, I suggest he not meddle with even a single grass or a tree in the Myriad Spirit Garden. He might as well just go in for a sightseeing tour of the scenery. Otherwise, if he touches anything in the garden, I'll chop him up. Do you understand?"
    Qinchuan's calm words resonated in the hall.
    Within those calm words, there lay an undeniable authority that left everyone in the hall utterly astonished.

 Chapter 137 Vast World

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Yuanyi's face involuntarily twitched with anger, and he was so choked up that his face turned beet red before he could finally sputter out, "You brash and arrogant fool!""Well, well, well, Zhou Mou has roamed the world for many years and yet, I have never seen anyone as wildly arrogant as you. Today, I truly have seen something new!" Zhou Yuanyi said, trembling with rage.
    This fellow, just how arrogant is he?
    To actually threaten him outright, demanding that the Saint Heir of the Taixuan Sect not touch even a blade of grass or a leaf in the Myriad Spirit Garden, or else he would chop him up!
    Who do you think you are?!
    Just a mere Condensed Truth Realm Cultivator!
    Where did this madness come from!
    However, Qinchuan's next words sent Zhou Yuanyi into an even more thunderous rage.
    All he saw was Qinchuan glancing at Zhou Yuanyi disdainfully before sneering, "Roaming the world? With just your petty Myriad Manifestation Realm, you dare to claim you have roamed the world?"
    He couldn't help but shake his head, "Nothing but a frog in a well, you probably don't even know how vast the world is, yet you prattle on about traversing the world. It's really just gold-plating your face."
    "You, you, you..."
    Zhou Yuanyi was now so angry he was shaking all over, his finger pointing at Qinchuan trembling.
    The others in the hall had already gasped in disbelief, their mouths agape.
    The upper echelons of the Congyun Sect could handle it, for they were already familiar with Qinchuan's temperament.
    After all, which of the higher-ups of the Congyun Sect present, from the Sect Master down to the Elders, hadn't been rebuked by this fellow?
    "What 'you'? Just the Myriad Manifestation Realm, and you're already ignorant of how high the sky and how deep the earth are?" Qinchuan said, glancing at Zhou Yuanyi.
    Zhou Yuanyi's chest heaved with anger. Just the Myriad Manifestation Realm?
    I, after all, am of the Myriad Manifestation Realm!
    And what realm are you?
    Nothing but a little Condensed Truth Realm!
    Yet you have the audacity to say I know not how high the sky or how deep the earth is?
    Exactly who is it that is so ignorant?!
    "Oh?"
    "You seem quite unreconciled by your look," Qinchuan said, casting a glance at the almost exploding Zhou Yuanyi, "Alright then, let me ask you, do you even know how vast the Divine Wilderness Continent is?"
    "How many Great Domains and continents are there?"
    "Do you know of the Barbarian Tribes' battlefield to the south, the crimson ground spanning thirty million li?"
    "Do you know where the Sea of Death lies in which Domain, which Continent? Have you ever entered it to glimpse the truth of the Sea of Death?"
    "What about the Netherworld River? The three thousand weak waters, where do they originate and meander?" Find adventures at empire
    "..."
    "You know none of these most basic things, yet you claim to have roamed the world? Isn't that just making a laughingstock of yourself!" Qinchuan mocked.
    What exactly was Zhou Yuanyi's purpose for leading the disciples of the Taixuan Sect to the Congyun Sect?
    How could Qinchuan not be aware of it?
    If he couldn't even see through this, then those millions of years he had lived would have been in vain!
    Zhou Yuanyi came here under the pretext of a visit, to promote the connection between the Taixuan Sect and the Congyun Sect.
    In reality, it was to take the opportunity to explore the true strength of the Congyun Sect and understand the extent of the Sect's remaining heritage.
    This meant that the Taixuan Sect was becoming impatient and thinking about making a move against the Congyun Sect.
    Therefore, Qinchuan naturally had no courtesy to speak of towards Zhou Yuanyi.
    As Qinchuan laid out question after question, Zhou Yuanyi's face turned red with embarrassment, and he was left speechless.
    He realized he didn't actually know any of the things Qinchuan mentioned!
    Even the most basic question of how vast the Divine Wilderness Continent was, he had no clue!
    ```
    After all, the Divine Wilderness Continent was simply too vast.
    Mortals could spend their entire lives trying, yet they would never be able to traverse the Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Even Cultivators of the Myriad Manifestation Realm, who could fly through the air, found it difficult to cross the Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Let alone traversing the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, even crossing a single Great Domain proved challenging!
    Zhou Yuanyi had indeed heard some tidbits of information from various sources.
    But that information was always incomplete.
    However, at this moment, being pressured by a junior disciple of the Congyun Sect, how could Zhou Yuanyi willingly submit? He snorted coldly and retorted, "What you mentioned, I indeed have limited knowledge about, but since I don't know, you think you know?"
    "Even if I'm ignorant, I surely know more than a greenhorn like you who hasn't fully grown into his skin!"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but quirk up the corner of his mouth, "Sorry, what you know, I probably already know, and what you don't know, I also know."
    The onlookers in the hall instantly had a twitch in the corner of their mouths.
    Even Wu Tian and the others couldn't help but be rendered speechless.
    This guy, he was truly unparalleled in boasting.
    A sixteen-year-old youth, comparing knowledge with an old-timer cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years?
    Wasn't this like lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own feet?!
    "Ahem..."
    Wu Tian coughed, meaningfully reminding Qinchuan that enough was enough, and if he continued boasting, he might just burst his own bubble.
    The disciples of the Taixuan Sect couldn't stop snickering either, "This kid, his talent for bragging is truly unmatched, such tall tales he tells effortlessly, without even a change in expression, tsk tsk..."
    Yet Qinchuan spoke as if he were reciting well-known facts, "Well then, today I shall give you a proper lesson, to let you understand just how high the heavens are, and just how vast the earth is!"
    "The Divine Wilderness Continent consists of five Domains and eighty-one Continents!"
    "The five Great Domains are the Eastern Wastes, Southern Ridge, Northern Dark, Western Land, and the Central State."
    "Each Continent has a minimum size of tens of millions of miles, while the larger ones span up to eight hundred and ninety million miles!"
    "Among them, Ancient Kingdoms stand in great numbers, Sect Families are as numerous as the stars in the sky!"
    "To the south, there's a battlefield of the Barbarian Tribes, spanning thirty million miles of red earth, situated in the Barbarian Divine Continent at the extreme south of the Eastern Wastes, about nine hundred million miles from here."
    "As for the Sea of Death..."
    Astonishing pieces of information flowed from Qinchuan's mouth.
    Everyone in the hall was stunned into silence.
    The Divine Wilderness Continent is that big?!
    Five Domains and eighty-one Continents?
    The smallest stretching tens of millions of miles?
    The largest nearly ninety million miles?!
    The area they were in, belonging to the Eastern Wastes, was nine hundred million miles distant from the Barbarian Divine Continent at the southern extremity?!
    Just how vast were the Eastern Wastes?!
    Everyone was deeply shaken.
    Was this true, or was this fellow spouting mere fabrications?
    The junior disciples present were all sceptical.
    But Zhou Yuanyi and the elders of the Congyun Sect had a sparkle in their eyes. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Although they lacked detailed knowledge, owing to their advanced age, they had inevitably gleaned bits and pieces from some Ancient Books or other hearsay, even if it was scattered and sporadic.
    The limited knowledge they had coincided with some of the information Qinchuan had shared.
    This faintly made them feel that what Qinchuan was saying might indeed be true!
    "Let me ask you then, I've heard there's a Stellar Sea in the Eastern Wastes, do you happen to know where it is?" Zhou Yuanyi asked, scraping together whatever knowledge he possessed.
    "Situated in Dongling Continent of the Eastern Wastes, the Stellar Sea appears every thousand years, carrying within it fortunes and opportunities. As long as one's comprehension isn't too poor, there's a great chance to understand the Stellar Great Dao and wield Stellar Force..."
    Qinchuan spoke without hesitation, his words flowing smoothly.
    He had long since traveled through the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, and even if landscapes had changed over the years, some fundamental aspects remained the same.
    After all, the world of cultivation was upheld by the complex interweaving of powerful rules and orders of the land, maintaining the Heavenly Dao.
    ```

 Chapter 138 How to Choose

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's response, Zhou Yuanyi's face suddenly changed."And what about the Barbarian Insect Valley?"
    "Located at the extreme south of the Wildlands..."
    Zhou Yuanyi took a deep breath and looked at Qinchuan with eyes filled with astonishment.
    He was right again!
    That meant, everything this guy had said earlier might also be true!
    In the hall, the others who saw the change in Zhou Yuanyi's expression also felt a jolt in their hearts, realizing that everything Qinchuan had just said might indeed be correct.
    "No way, is this guy not just boasting?!"
    "He actually knows all these things, even more than Elder Zhou?!"
    "How is that possible, he's only sixteen years old, where did he learn all this?!"
    The disciples of the Taixuan Sect were all shocked and incredulous.
    Zhou Yuanyi too stared fixedly at Qinchuan, took another deep breath to suppress his shock, and said solemnly, "I came to know these pieces of information by chance, how did you come to learn about them? And even more comprehensively than I do?!"
    Qinchuan shook his head and chuckled lightly, not taking it seriously at all. He said, "What's so great about that? These are just common knowledge, many geographical Ancient Books mention them. I don't blame you for not knowing, just read more when you go back. Next time you boast about roaming the world, at least you'll have something to back it up!"
    "You!"
    Zhou Yuanyi was instantly infuriated.
    This guy was too arrogant!
    He snorted coldly, his eyes narrowing as he said, "Is that so? Geographical Ancient Books? I'll have you know, I too enjoy reading Ancient Books, and I've read quite a few geographical ones. But why have I never come across such records in any of them?"
    "Which geographical Ancient Book are you referring to?"
    Qinchuan, as if just realizing, said, "Oh, I forget that your Taixuan Sect has only been established for a few years, and it has never produced even one Great Emperor in its ranks. It's no wonder that your foundation is thin, and not surprising that even a Great Elder like you is so ignorant."
    "What did you say?! Young man, do you really think I have no temper? How dare you belittle my Taixuan Sect!"
    Zhou Yuanyi immediately glared thunderously, his eyes flashing coldly, wishing he could slap the annoying brat in front of him to death.
    Qinchuan looked at him disdainfully and laughed, "You're quite old, after all; can you not be a little more composed? I merely stated the truth. You just said you enjoy reading some geographical Ancient Books. But your Taixuan Sect's foundation is too shallow. However, my Congyun Sect has accumulated countless Ancient Books. Since you like geographical Ancient Books, why don't you join my Congyun Sect?"
    "You can have a look at all the various geographical Ancient Books we have in the Congyun Sect."
    Veins throbbed on Zhou Yuanyi's forehead.
    This damned brat!
    He was even trying to entice him to join the Congyun Sect?
    A faltering Imperial Dao Sect.
    They were even close to losing the name of being one of the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County.
    He'd have to be brain-damaged to betray the now thriving Taixuan Sect, which had risen to the top of the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County, to join the sinking Congyun Sect!
    As for those Ancient Books in Congyun Sect?
    When the Taixuan Sect annihilates the Congyun Sect, wouldn't those Ancient Books be his to peruse anyway?
    At this moment, he was no longer questioning how Qinchuan came to learn about the information that not even he knew.
    After all, the Congyun Sect once was an Imperial Dao Sect and had once dominated a region; naturally, it had some heritage.
    Holding a few more comprehensive geographical Ancient Books was nothing to brag about.
    Yet what he didn't know was that the higher-ups of the Congyun Sect were all puzzled and looking at each other, each with a question mark forming on their foreheads.
    Does our Congyun Sect really have such an Ancient Book?
    Uh...
    No!
    Even if my Congyun Sect really does have such an Ancient Book.
    You, as a disciple who has just joined our Congyun Sect and has never even entered the Scripture Pavilion,
    when did you browse through that Ancient Book?!
    Upon this thought, Wu Tian and the others couldn't help but reveal a sharp look in their eyes as their gaze fell upon Qinchuan.
    This kid¡­ actually dared to sneak into the prohibited area of the Scripture Pavilion of our Congyun Sect!
    However, at this moment, Wu Tian and the others naturally would not dwell on this.
    Seeing the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, Zhou Yuanyi, repeatedly suffer setbacks at Qinchuan's hands, Wu Tian and the others felt an invigorating sense of relief, expelling the frustration they had felt before.
    Invigorating.
    "Hehe, fellow Taoist Zhou, regarding this matter of our disciples' exchange and sparring, do you think we should continue?"
    Wu Tian smugly said, taking advantage of the situation.
    Zhou Yuanyi's face immediately turned as dark as pitch upon hearing this, and he took a deep breath before speaking, "No need. Your Sect's disciple called Qinchuan does indeed have some skills. The few disciples I've brought with me are merely here to gain some experience and do not represent the truly astonishing talents of my Taixuan Sect.
    "Since this young friend will also enter the Myriad Spirit Garden, at that time, the truly astonishing talents of my Taixuan Sect will naturally have a good exchange and competition with him!"
    Zhou Yuanyi said in a heavy voice, his tone no longer feigning the friendliness of before. Enjoy new tales from empire
    "However..."
    "Having witnessed the exchange between our disciples, I feel somewhat itchy for a challenge myself. I wonder if my fellow Taoists here would be kind enough to impart some lessons?"
    Zhou Yuanyi spoke up, actually directly challenging the elders of the Congyun Sect, seeking to regain face through this.
    Of course, regaining face was just a side benefit.
    His real purpose was to test the depth of the Congyun Sect's reserves.
    Wu Tian's expression subtly changed as he spoke, "Your request, fellow Taoist, is somewhat excessive!"
    "Hehe, we cultivators meet with martial arts; it's the most normal thing. How could you say it's excessive?"
    Zhou Yuanyi chuckled, then with a change of tone, he goaded, "As a once-great Imperial Dao Sect, I presume the Congyun Sect wouldn't possibly have no one capable of accepting a challenge, right?"
    Upon hearing Zhou Yuanyi's words, the high-level members of the Congyun Sect immediately showed difficult expressions.
    At this point in the conversation, they had been backed into a corner with no room to refuse.
    Being directly challenged like this was already a blow to the prestige of the Congyun Sect. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    If they dared not even accept a challenge now, how could the once-mighty Imperial Dao Sect not become a complete joke?
    Once news of this spread, how could they still hold their ground in Shanhe County?
    More importantly, once word got out, other Superior Sects might truly come to believe that the Congyun Sect had declined to the point where no one could accept a challenge!
    At that time, what awaited the Congyun Sect could very well be the Superior Sects pouncing upon them, ready to tear them apart!
    But, accepting the challenge and losing would similarly bring shame to the Congyun Sect!
    And it would make it easier for the Taixuan Sect to gauge the current depth of the Congyun Sect!
    Zhou Yuanyi, since he dared to issue such a challenge, clearly came prepared.
    And the elders of the Congyun Sect were also keenly aware of the strong threat emanating from Zhou Yuanyi.
    Zhou Yuanyi was stronger than he had been in the past!
    They did not have much confidence that they could suppress the opponent!
    At this moment, for the Congyun Sect, it was indeed a dilemma of whether to advance or to retreat.
    If they accepted the challenge, the elders had no assurance of victory.
    If they refused the challenge, it would only make the outside world look down on the Congyun Sect even more!
    What decision should they make?

 Chapter 139 Request for Instruction

    Stay connected through empire"Just an elder of the Myriad Manifestation Realm, since he's so intent on learning, why don't you elders satisfy his wish and teach him a few moves?"
    Seeing the Congyun Sect elders hesitate, Qinchuan's eyebrows raised slightly as he spoke indifferently.
    "What do you know?!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hearts of the elders instantly filled with vexation. Whose side was this guy on, exactly?
    Couldn't he see the clear situation?
    If we truly had confidence to suppress the opponent, would we tolerate such brazen behavior here?
    They were not afraid of losing.
    What they feared was that upon losing, the Congyun Sect would lose face because of them!
    They couldn't bear such a sin!
    "Hehe, this young friend isn't wrong. Elders, who will fight, please grace us with your teaching!"
    Zhou Yuanyi gave Qinchuan a glance, looked down upon the Congyun Sect elders with a demeanor that seemed to say "Seeking a worthy opponent."
    "What's with the dilly-dallying? Since he's asking to such an extent, why not just give this old man a few pointers? As cultivators, don't we have even this bit of magnanimity?"
    Seeing that the elders still hesitated to step forward, Qinchuan suddenly shouted, causing everyone in the hall to twitch their eyelids abruptly.
    "As cultivators, why hesitate to fight! Since he is so sincere, Elder Yan, just give him a few casual pointers!"
    Qinchuan spoke again, and it was as though an invisible authority surged, causing Elder Yan to lose his focus for a moment, unable to muster any thoughts of opposition.
    Moreover, at this point, he had no room to back down.
    Wu Tian and the rest of the elders' expressions darkened, and they remained silent.
    At this moment, Wu Tian and the elders undoubtedly felt dissatisfaction with Qinchuan's actions.
    No matter how you look at it,
    Qinchuan was still just a disciple.
    Yet he had stepped over him, the sect master, and the other elders, making the decision to accept the challenge.
    Where was the dignity of his position as sect master?
    But at this moment, he had no energy to punish Qinchuan.
    Instead, he was filled with worries.
    Since the challenge had been accepted, there was no turning back; they had to suppress Zhou Yuanyi no matter what.
    Otherwise, if Zhou Yuanyi managed to overpower the Congyun Sect's Great Elders all by himself, losing face would not even be the worst outcome.
    After that, what awaited the Congyun Sect might very well be the aggressive onslaught of all the major sects within Shanhe County.
    That would spell the doom of the Congyun Sect!
    Thinking of that possibility,
    Wu Tian and the other elders felt a chill run through their bodies, their minds incapable of focusing on anything else.
    Zhou Yuanyi's eyelids also twitched as he glanced at Qinchuan, clearly displeased with Qinchuan's insistence that Elder Yan "teach" him.
    He scoffed, feeling that Qinchuan had no idea how formidable he was!
    That's why he would spout such ignorant words.
    Once he swept through the Congyun Sect's Great Elders with overwhelming force, what expression would this boy have?
    Would he still be as arrogant and presumptuous as he is now? S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He withdrew his gaze from Qinchuan, looked at Elder Yan, and his mouth twitched slightly as he said, "Please don't be stingy with your teaching, Elder Yan."
    Elder Yan glared fiercely at Qinchuan, then turned to Zhou Yuanyi with an impassive face and said, "Since Zhou Daoyou is so determined to fight, how could Yan refuse to participate in such a refined occasion? Let's go to the Martial Combat Platform for a battle!"
    "Please!"
    Zhou Yuanyi stretched out his hand with a smile.
    Elder Yan snorted coldly and walked out of the great hall.
    All attendees, proceed to the Martial Combat Platform.
    The Martial Combat Platform is a large dueling arena.
    It's different from a typical martial combat platform.
    Arranged with various barriers, the Martial Combat Platform itself is also extremely sturdy, with a tremendous capacity for endurance.
    This is because Cultivators at the Myriad Manifestation Realm have already cultivated mana.
    Crossing hands at this level of existence, their destructive power is astonishing; a regular martial combat platform simply cannot withstand it.
    Elder Yan and Zhou Yuanyi stood facing each other, each occupying one side, both unleashing powerful cultivation auras that stirred up a fearsome spiritual energy.
    Even before they moved, a wild wind swept across the vast Martial Combat Platform.
    The powerful cultivation auras released by the two caused many of the younger disciples present to turn pale, some struggling to bear it.
    "Late Stage Myriad Manifestation Realm!"
    Below the platform.
    Wu Tian and a group of elders felt Zhou Yuanyi radiating a powerful cultivation aura and their expressions instantly changed.
    "Zhou Yuanyi, this old rogue, I didn't expect him to have progressed so much after all these years, stepping into the Late Stage Myriad Manifestation Realm. It will be difficult for Elder Yan this time!"
    The elders' expressions were somber, eyes filled with worry when they looked at Elder Yan.
    "What's there to worry about for such a minor character in the Late Stage Myriad Manifestation Realm?"
    Qinchuan, on the other hand, appeared completely composed, calm and collected, not taking Zhou Yuanyi seriously at all.
    As for the powerful pressures of the cultivation auras on the Martial Combat Platform, Qinchuan seemed completely unaffected and did not show the slightest discomfort.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian was immediately enraged and rebuked, "What do you know? Elder Yan is currently only at the Intermediate Stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm, while Zhou Yuanyi has reached the Late Stage, and by the looks of his aura, he is approaching the Peak. Although Elder Yan is strong, his chances of winning against Zhou Yuanyi are at best thirty to forty percent!"
    "Do you have any idea how important this battle is for our Congyun Sect?"
    "If we lose, it is a minor matter that the authority of Congyun Sect is swept away, but it could even lead to an existential catastrophe!"
    With that, Wu Tian took a deep breath, his gaze toward Qinchuan tinged with frustration.
    However, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Why should we increase others' morale and destroy our own prestige?"
    "Don't worry, Elder Yan will not be defeated, and there won't be any catastrophe for the Congyun Sect."
    "I, Qinchuan, am still here. Who could possibly annihilate the Congyun Sect?"
    "You¡­ are truly incorrigible!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan start boasting again, Wu Tian's face darkened, he shook his sleeve, turned his head away, and refused to look at this madman any longer.
    This guy, truly has no limits to his arrogance!
    Not only Wu Tian, but other elders on the scene, and even Zhou Xi and others, were rendered speechless by Qinchuan's words.
    Such claims were just too unreliable.
    Even Li Ran, who had just received instruction on the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm from Qinchuan, couldn't help but mutter to himself in secret, does this Brother Qin not think before he brags?
    The disciples from the Taixuan Sect, however, were laughing scornfully.
    "Hahaha, this is too funny. Did that guy really say with him there, no one could annihilate the Congyun Sect?"
    "Who does he think he is, a mere Cultivator at the Condensed Truth Realm, and yet he dares to talk big like that..."
    A few Taixuan Sect disciples laughed uproariously, their comments exaggerated.
    Qinchuan merely glanced at them dispassionately, seemingly not hearing their mockery at all. What did a few youngsters know, after all?
    He, the Asura Emperor, was far above squabbling with a few kids.
    However, Li Ran, Zhou Xi, and others beside him felt irritated by the ridicule from those Taixuan Sect disciples.
    Li Ran rebuked coldly, "Hmph! What are you boasting about? Haven't you been taught enough by Brother Qin just now?"
    Those Taixuan Sect disciples immediately held back with flushed faces, burning with anger, but recalling how Qinchuan had thoroughly defeated Qiong Yuhua and Yu Jing earlier, they did not dare to act rashly.
    Fearing being used as material by Qinchuan again.

 Chapter 140 I hid my strength?

    Atop the Dueling Platform.Enjoy more content from empire
    Elder Yan and Zhou Yuanyi's cultivation auras caused the spiritual energy of all directions to surge violently, resulting in a fierce wind howling across the platform.
    A green leaf, drifting from somewhere unknown, swept past the two of them.
    "Boom!"
    In an instant, both nearly simultaneously shot out towards each other.
    "Kill!"
    Zhou Yuanyi's white brows fluttered, his eyes sharp, no longer exuding that sage-like aura.
    With a fierce shout, the ancient sword on his back was unsheathed, and in that instant, sword light filled the sky, dazzling and sharp, its aura piercing the heavens.
    Wave after wave of fierce Sword Qi erupted, rolling over like a raging tide towards Elder Yan.
    Elder Yan, with a flip of his hand, brought forth an ancient treasure pagoda. His eyes burst with light as the pagoda flew out, expanding against the wind like a mountain, its aura mighty and immensely heavy.
    "Clang, clang, clang!"
    The boundless Sword Qi swept over, striking the treasure pagoda summoned by Elder Yan, immediately sparking a series of brilliant sparks.
    "Cloud Treasure Technique, King's Seal Technique!"
    Elder Yan soared, the treasure pagoda shattered the incoming Sword Qi and flew back to his side, suspending three feet above his head, with a cascading Qinghui glow pouring down like a waterfall.
    Meanwhile, he formed a Dharma Seal with his hands, unleashing the Supreme Treasure Technique of the Congyun Sect.
    This was an Imperial Art!
    As the Great Elder of the Congyun Sect, Elder Yan naturally cultivated the Sect's Imperial Art.
    At this moment, facing Zhou Yuanyi, whose cultivation and mana were clearly more profound than his own, Elder Yan naturally could not afford to be careless or hold back.
    He directly used the Imperial Art, seeking to narrow the gap in strength between them.
    As the Dharma Seal was formed, Elder Yan's aura suddenly changed; he became like a king amongst men, majestic and unparalleled, his energy connecting heaven and earth.
    All around, the wind and clouds stirred, the void thundered, and shocking phenomena appeared in the sky. A King's Dharma Aspect manifested between heaven and earth, mirroring Elder Yan's movements and pressing down on Zhou Yuanyi with one palm!
    "Boom!"
    As this palm fell, a surge of powerful mana instantly boiled over, the terrifying aura shaking the heavens and earth, as if to flip the very fabric of the world upside down.
    The barrier on the Dueling Platform lit up, blocking the powerful residual forces of the battlefield from leaking out and causing unimaginable destruction to the outside world.
    "Imperial Art!" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Seeing Elder Yan deploy such a Supreme Imperial Art right from the start, Zhou Yuanyi's expression changed dramatically.
    However, he did not falter. With a swipe of his right hand through the air, the sheathed ancient sword immediately flew into his grip.
    "The Great Mystery, the Ultimate Simplicity, Mysterious Simplicity, Wu Ji!"
    He held the sword upright before him, his left hand forming a sign and sliding along the blade. Instantly, the sword light poured out like a waterfall, breaking through the heavens, overwhelmingly dazzling.
    A fearsome edge erupted from the sword body, the ancient sword resonating with a clear hum, and a sharp and terrifying killing intent burst forth from Zhou Yuanyi.
    "Slash!"
    With a mighty shout, he lifted his sword to meet the King's Treasure Seal head-on, his brilliant edge and killing intent splitting open the heavens.
    "Boom!"
    Zhou Yuanyi struck the King's Treasure Seal fiercely with his sword, causing an explosion of terrifying power between the two.
    The boundless Sword Qi boiled over, splashing in all directions, clashing against the illuminated defensive barrier on the Dueling Platform, sparking off a succession of sparks.
    The ancient sword clashed with the King's Treasure Seal, the King's majesty fully revealed, posing significant psychological pressure on Zhou Yuanyi, causing his expression to shift.
    At the same time, his eyes also became more fervent.
    "Worthy of being an Imperial Art!"
    "As they say, an unmatched Imperial Art, indeed it is so; I am superior to this Yan Qiu in both cultivation and mana, yet through this Art, he can face me head-on!"
    "However, the outcome of this battle has already been determined!"
    Zhou Yuanyi sneered, and suddenly from within his body came a series of terrifying sounds of sword ringing.
    "Formless Sword Bone, activate!"
    Zhou Yuanyi bellowed.
    His aura suddenly grew once more, countless beams of sword light bursting forth from his body to converge into the ancient sword in his hand.
    "Boom!"
    Suddenly, Zhou Yuanyi's power surged like a breaking dam, his mana like an ocean, activating the ancient sword and actually shattering the King's Treasure Seal outright!
    "Sizzle!"
    Then, Zhou Yuanyi's form shot out like lightning, streaking forward, and in an instant, he was in front of Elder Yan, clashing fiercely with him.
    The pair's figures flickered, like lightning bolts darting across the void, constantly switching positions. In a blink of an eye, the sky was filled with their afterimages.
    Even those like Li Ran couldn't make out their forms or movements, and they couldn't even discern where their true bodies lay in that void.
    Only the sound of their strikes, clashing in the void, thundered like bells.
    Qinchuan watched the battle on the dueling platform calmly. When he saw Elder Yan use the King's Treasure Seal, he couldn't help but shake his head.
    The Imperial Art was indeed immensely powerful.
    But the more powerful the Divine Skill, the more profound its mysteries and the more arcane it is, the more difficult the cultivation naturally becomes.
    Yan Qiu, although he had mastered the King's Seal Technique, which was a Supreme Imperial Art, clearly hadn't grasped the core essence of it. His execution looked convincing but was in fact far off; it seemed alright but he hadn't fully comprehended even the basics of it. His understanding of the technique could be described as shallow at best; he hadn't unleashed the true power that an Imperial Art should possess.
    "No wonder the Congyun Sect is in decline. They possess an Imperial Art but can't grasp its essence to manifest the true power, which would be better than practicing some of the lesser Divine Skills with more mastery. Even those, cultivated to a higher Realm, would be stronger than this pseudo-Imperial Art."
    Qinchuan shook his head.
    "Formless Sword Art!"
    In the center of the dueling platform, Zhou Yuanyi suddenly shouted, his momentum robust. Three hundred and sixty sword lights appeared at the same time, flickering and vanishing. With one slash, he aimed at Elder Yan.
    This sword strike was extraordinarily powerful, forceful, and imperious.
    Elder Yan was immediately alarmed and urged his pagoda to meet the attack.
    But Zhou Yuanyi's mana was far more robust than his, and Zhou Yuanyi had also activated his King Body's Formless Sword Bone, immediately sending Elder Yan's pagoda flying.
    The residual force of the sword light scattered, causing Elder Yan to stagger backward repeatedly.
    "This is bad!"
    "Zhou Yuanyi's Formless Sword Bone has really awakened, Elder Yan is no match for him!"
    Wu Tian and the other Elders' faces changed drastically, their hearts sinking.
    Elder Yan was no match.
    And if Elder Yan couldn't stand against him, then the other Great Elders present couldn't either!
    Zhou Yuanyi's cultivation level was already slightly above theirs, and now he'd awakened the Formless Sword Bone, a type of King Body. Although it wasn't one of the ten great King Bodies, it was still a King Body.
    This Formless Sword Bone greatly amplified and enhanced his Sword Dao Divine Skills.
    "It's over. With Elder Yan's defeat, our Congyun Sect is tottering!"
    Wu Tian and the other Elders aged a decade in an instant, their eyes filled with defeat.
    Meanwhile, in the center of the dueling platform, Elder Yan had fully realized the gap between himself and Zhou Yuanyi. A bitter taste filled his heart... he truly was no match!
    But in an instant, he suppressed the emotions in his heart, his eyes became resolute, even revealing a hint of determination.
    Even if he was outmatched, he refused to surrender!
    He couldn't bear the weight of defeat!
    Let him die in battle on this dueling platform then!
    However, just at that moment.
    Below the dueling platform, a light sigh suddenly emerged.
    "Elder Yan, at this point, why do you still hide your strength?"
    "Can the King's Seal Technique, a Treasured Art of the Imperial Dao, only possess such little power? Where is your King's Intent?"
    Qinchuan yawned, his lazy voice slowly drifting into the center of the dueling platform. It caught everyone present off guard.
    Elder Yan... was hiding his strength?
    Wu Tian and the others all couldn't help but frown, their expressions showing surprise and doubt.
    In the center of the dueling platform, Zhou Yuanyi also grew cautious, slowing down his offense, remaining vigilant.
    As for Elder Yan himself, he managed to stabilize his form, but was utterly baffled.
    I'm hiding my strength?
    How could I not know that I still have hidden strength?!

 Chapter 141 Unparalleled Imperial Art

    Elder Yan's face brimmed with confusion.I've been hiding my strength?
    How come I don't know that I've been hiding my strength?!
    Hmm?
    Wait a second.
    What's this about a King's Seal Technique?
    Suddenly, words that Qinchuan had just uttered flashed through Elder Yan's mind, and his gaze sparked to life.
    At that moment, Qinchuan's languid voice reached his ears again, "King's Seal Technique, where intent pervades spirit, the heart as vast as the heavens, thoughts as profound as the earth, reigning over all, with intent that severs mountains and rivers..."
    "Imperial Art, sublime and peerless, mysteriously aligned with the great Dao, how could it be superficial, it should be comprehended with divine grace and intent."
    "The strength of the King's Seal Technique doesn't lie in the 'Seal' itself, but in the heart, in its essence; break free from mere techniques and moves, and you are the King!"
    Qinchuan's lackadaisical words gradually grew firmer.
    As the last word fell,
    Elder Yan felt a jolt through his entire being!
    It was as if an electric current flowed through his body.
    Goosebumps rose across his skin.
    In his mind, it was as if a thunderbolt from a clear sky had struck down, splitting the fog of confusion in his heart.
    The understanding and perception of the King's Seal Technique suddenly consolidated and deepened, as if he had an epiphany.
    "The power of the King's Seal Technique is not in the 'Seal', but in the heart, in its spirit!"
    "If I break free from the confines of techniques and moves, I am the King, and the King is me!"
    Elder Yan's eyes grew more and more luminous, and his aura increasingly strengthened, his presence more and more imposing.
    Behind him, the visage of a sovereign king emerged.
    "I am the King!"
    His eyes shone with realization, and with a sudden loud shout as his gaze opened and closed, the sovereign visage behind him took a step forward and merged into one with him.
    "Boom!"
    Between heaven and earth, Dao and principle interwove and emerged!
    There was the rolling of thunder and flashes of lightning.
    Elder Yan's entire being shone with vitality, his majesty unparalleled; at this moment, he seemed possessed by the spirit of a king, his essence and spirit soaring to their pinnacle in an instant.
    "What?!"
    "Such formidable presence! Such terrifying majesty! What's going on, why do I feel an urge within to bow down in worship?!"
    Many of those present were shocked.
    The array barrier of the dueling platform designed to block power could not contain this kind of imposing aura.
    The disciples of the Congyun Sect and those from the Taixuan Sect found themselves weak and prostrate on the ground.
    Even the elders of the Congyun Sect, as well as the sect leader Wu Tian, looked at Elder Yan with incredulity in their eyes, feeling as though they were in the presence of a true king.
    Only Qinchuan remained unperturbed, as calm as ever.
    The king-like dignity pouring from the other did not bother him in the slightest.
    Though no longer at his peak cultivation level, and with his Emperor Soul not fully awakened,
    an Emperor is still an Emperor.
    In terms of majesty alone, not even the Divine Emperors of the Divine Realm could shake his spirit or make him submit.
    A mere mortal's King's presence, and not even a true one at that, what is it worth?
    How could it make him bow down in worship?
    At this moment,
    On the dueling platform,
    Elder Yan also felt his transformation, feeling a power he'd never felt before, with his mind and state of being altering, he almost believed himself to be the true king.
    He looked at Zhou Yuanyi with a serene gaze, though his eyes were calm, the sovereign's dignity was overwhelmingly powerful, "What you've seen was just a warm-up; now, let me show you what a true Imperial Art is!"
    "Make your move!"
    Elder Yan's previous despondency was gone, his authority now unmatchable and commanding.
    Zhou Yuanyi was both startled and dubious, could it be that Yan Qiu had indeed only been warming up with him earlier, holding back and not truly getting serious?
    His gaze flickered, then his eyes narrowed, "Pretentious posturing! I shall experience your true capabilities!"
    "Kill!"
    He bellowed, fearlessly charging at Elder Yan with overwhelming momentum, not daring to be careless.
    After all, the aura and authority Elder Yan was now displaying were indeed astonishing, and he naturally couldn't afford to take that lightly.
    "Boom!"
    However, Elder Yan's eyes shone like a waterfall of sharp light, his authority erupted, and he directly flipped his hand to slap towards Zhou Yuanyi. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Whoosh!"
    "Rumble!"
    With that slap, the crystalline palm imprint suddenly became like a giant millstone of heaven and earth, with an extremely terrifying power that split open the void, causing all manner of fearsome sights to emerge, terrifying everyone present.
    The vital energy of the world surged madly, the spiritual mechanism exploded, and cracks in the void spread like a spiderweb. Elder Yan felt his own mana erupting wildly, pouring into this palm strike.
    The sword light that Zhou Yuanyi unleashed, under that crystalline palm imprint, crumbled inch by inch, forcibly shattered!
    A strong sense of crisis instantly surged in Zhou Yuanyi's mind, causing his pupils to constrict sharply.
    "Imperial Art, this is the true Peerless Emperor's Technique!"
    At that moment, this thought flashed through Zhou Yuanyi's mind.
    This is how an Imperial Art should be!
    Great Emperor's Precious Technique!
    In this mortal world, it could be called an invincible technique!
    Zhou Yuanyi and Elder Yan differed by only a minor realm.
    He had the enhancement of his Formless Sword Bone indeed.
    But the Formless Sword Bone was just a common King Body, not even one of the top ten King Bodies.
    It did indeed provide some enhancement to his strength.
    But compared to Imperial Art, it was still insignificant.
    "Pfft!"
    He struck with all his might, using Sword Qi to resist Elder Yan's palm, but the Sword Qi also explosively dispersed after a brief stalemate.
    A powerful force immediately crashed onto him, causing Zhou Yuanyi to cough up blood on the spot, his body pressed down to the ground, smashing a large crater into the combat platform.
    The terrifying palm imprint viciously struck the combat platform, causing it to sink, with a massive palm print emerging on it.
    The countless array barriers on the combat platform flashed with intense light.
    Outside the combat platform, everyone's pupils contracted, filled with shock, their bodies as if petrified, frozen on the spot.
    It took a while before Wu Tian and the elders regained their senses slightly.
    "Is... is it over?"
    "Elder Yan... won?!"
    Wu Tian muttered in disbelief. Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire
    The elders too had their mouths wide open, stunned into silence for a long while.
    At that moment, a question surged in everyone's hearts.
    Since when had Elder Yan cultivated the King's Seal Technique to such a degree, and since when had he become so strong?
    And the disciples of the Taixuan Sect were also rooted to the spot in shock, not only at Zhou Yuanyi's loss to Elder Yan but also full of fear for Elder Yan's palm strike just now!
    How terrifying, how powerful was that palm strike?!
    Under that one palm, heaven and earth trembled violently, the void split open like a spiderweb, as if it were the end of days!
    Everyone's hearts trembled with fear and awe, was this the power of the Imperial Dao's Treasured Technique?!
    Was the elder of the Congyun Sect this strong, this terrifying all along?!
    Compared to everyone else's shock, Qinchuan merely yawned, finding nothing surprising about Elder Yan's palm strike causing such destruction. It was all within his calculations.
    The King's Seal Technique was after all a Peerless Emperor's Technique, if it didn't have even this level of power, then what kind of Imperial Art would it be?

 Chapter 142 Overwhelming Dominance

    "Chapter 142""I've said it before; a mere Myriad Manifestation Realm practitioner won't stir up much trouble. It's nothing surprising that Elder Yan could defeat him."
    Qinchuan yawned, showing an expectant look regarding Elder Yan's victory over Zhou Yuanyi, which left the high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect speechless.
    At this moment, their hearts were filled with astonishment, and they couldn't calm the turbulent waves inside.
    They didn't quite understand when Elder Yan had become so powerful.
    Especially since they had clearly seen Elder Yan previously being suppressed by Zhou Yuanyi, almost falling into a losing situation.
    Unexpectedly, after Qinchuan's words, Elder Yan suddenly seemed to have the King's Seal Technique possess him, displaying divine might, instantly reversing the battle situation and forcefully suppressing Zhou Yuanyi.
    Huh?
    Wait a minute.
    Qinchuan?!
    Everyone suddenly grasped something crucial, and their eyes sparkled with excitement. All turned to look at Qinchuan, their eyes ablaze with fervor, recalling his seemingly careless words. A preposterous idea suddenly emerged in their minds. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Was it because of Qinchuan that Elder Yan, after hearing his words, seemed to transform, surpassing his previous understanding and control of the King's Seal Technique?
    Could it really be because of Qinchuan?!
    His words echoed over and over in their minds.
    They increasingly felt that those words were extraordinary, even containing the essence of the great Dao!
    Finally, everyone was shaken as if thunder boomed in their minds. It was like receiving enlightenment, and they too began to gain some insight into the King's Seal Technique.
    They had studied the King's Seal Technique!
    But their understanding was only superficial.
    They hadn't grasped the essence.
    However, now, with Qinchuan's words echoing in their minds, they felt as though they had vaguely touched the true core mystery of the King's Seal Technique, and they couldn't help but get excited.
    "How could his understanding of Martial Arts be so terrifying?"
    "He shouldn't have seen our sect's King's Seal Technique before, yet just by observing Elder Yan's use, could he truly discern its true meaning in one glance?"
    "A freak, this child is truly an exceptional freak!"
    "Huh..."
    Returning to their senses, Wu Tian and the other elders from the Congyun Sect were utterly astonished as they looked at Qinchuan as if they were looking at a monster.
    Merely observing Elder Yan using the King's Seal Technique allowed him to discern its essence and instruct Elder Yan, leading to the defeat of Zhou Yuanyi. What kind of prodigious anomaly was this?
    "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
    Feeling everyone's burning gazes, Qinchuan frowned slightly and spoke.
    "Hehe, it's nothing. Don't be nervous. We are just happy, very happy, hahaha..."
    Wu Tian, who was initially maintaining his composure, chuckled softly, but then could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart and burst into loud laughter.
    At this moment, the disdain, discontent, and anger that Wu Tian had previously held towards Qinchuan had disappeared without a trace.
    Replaced by hearty laughter.
    This young man, though he may have been somewhat troublesome and overly arrogant and condescending, was actually not bad at all!
    "Seeing as this lad has single-handedly turned the tide and dealt a heavy blow to the Taixuan Sect, I, as the Sect Leader, will be generous and let his previous string of preposterous actions slide for now."
    Ugh.
    "Moreover, this kid is so exceptionally gifted; a freak of Martial Arts, it's forgivable even if he is a bit reckless, arrogant, and dismissive."
    Wu Tian was watching Qinchuan, mulling over these thoughts in his heart, his smile lingering for a long time.
    However, Qinchuan simply gave Wu Tian a brief look, shook his head, and said, "Aren't you a Sect Leader? Can't you act a bit more dignified?"
    "An individual of several centuries' age, yet can't manage a bit more composure? Smiling like an idiot, where is your dignity?"
    "..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's helpless reprimand, Wu Tian, who had just recently changed his opinion of Qinchuan and decided to cherish him like a treasure from then on, had his smile stiffen on his face.
    The Congyun Sect elders by his side, who were similarly beaming just moments ago, nearly choked on their own saliva, their smiles freezing instantly.
    Zhou Xi, Li Ran, and other disciples of the Congyun Sect, as well as the Taixuan Sect disciples on the other side, all opened their mouths wide in shock upon hearing Qinchuan's words, their minds thrown into disarray.
    Wu Tian felt a pulsing at both temples. This infuriating brat!
    "Huff..."
    He took a long breath. Your journey continues at empire
    Endure!
    For this guy's sake, who just helped the Congyun Sect land a huge blow to the Taixuan Sect and earned great merit, I, as the Sect Leader, will not hold him accountable!
    "Splash!"
    In the dueling arena.
    Zhou Yuanyi, who had been smashed into the ground, finally stirred.
    He laboriously pushed away the tiles that had been crushing him, climbing out of the large pit, covered in dust and dirt, his breath feeble, his black-and-white daoist robe torn to shreds, and his body smeared with blood.
    His face was pale, a trace of crimson blood at the corner of his mouth, and after crawling out of the pit, he vomited another mouthful of fresh blood.
    Lying on the ground, he looked up at Elder Yan in the sky, who still radiated authority, his spirit defeated as he forced a smile and said, "Elder Yan, your cultivation is indeed profound, your Imperial Art unmatched, Zhou Mou admits defeat..."
    Hearing Zhou Yuanyi surrender, Elder Yan too was pulled back to reality, his eyes flickering as he withdrew the formidable aura around him.
    Elder Yan descended to the ground, looking at the severely injured Zhou Yuanyi with a facade of guilt and self-blame, while inwardly feeling ecstatic, "I had no wish to bully you, my friend, but you were adamant in seeking battle and insisted strongly, so I had no choice but to strike. Injuring you was truly regrettable. Come now, Zhou my friend, get up and drink this medicine... oh, I mean take this Healing Pill."
    "..."
    Zhou Yuanyi, facing Elder Yan's gaze, both locking eyes, and then his gaze fell on the grimy Healing Pill that Elder Yan was fumbling out from his chest, his already pale face from weakness instantly flushed red, and then from red to black.
    "I appreciate the sentiment, Elder Yan, but there's no need for the Healing Pill, I have my own..."
    Replied Zhou Yuanyi, his face darkening.
    "Gurgle!"
    Before he could finish his sentence, Elder Yan stuffed the grimy Healing Pill into Zhou Yuanyi's mouth, saying, "Why stand on ceremony with me, my friend? After all, it was I who injured you. If you refuse to take this Healing Pill, it would weigh heavily on my conscience."
    Zhou Yuanyi's eyes widened in horror, the thick layer of dirt enveloping the Healing Pill nearly caused him to spew foam from his mouth right then and there and almost made him retch his stomach out.
    "Elder Zhou, what's wrong with you? Has your injury worsened? I still have a few Healing Pills here..."
    Elder Yan spoke up.
    Frightened by his words, Zhou Yuanyi immediately suppressed his injuries, sprang up from the ground, and took out his own Healing Pill to swallow.

 Chapter 143 Shameless Dog Thief

    The two descended from the duel platform.Elder Yan was obviously triumphant, his grin so wide it seemed his mouth couldn't close.
    In contrast, Zhou Yuanyi's expression was dark as thunder.
    During the earlier exchange between disciples, the ones he brought had been utterly suppressed by Qinchuan, gaining no advantage whatsoever.
    And now, having personally taken action and losing to Elder Yan, Zhou Yuanyi no longer had the face to continue his visit at the Congyun Sect.
    He stepped down from the duel platform and gave Qinchuan a deep look, as if to brand the latter's image into his memory, then went on to bid farewell to Wu Tian.
    "Congyun Sect truly lives up to its reputation as an Imperial Dao Sect, with profound heritage. Whether disciples or elders, all are extraordinarily astounding. Zhou Mou has had the honor of experiencing the elegance of the Congyun Sect and will now take his leave. Fellow Daoists, until we meet again." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With a grin, Wu Tian made a show of attempting to retain him. "Zhou Daoist friend, you are injured. Why not stay a while longer at our Congyun Sect? Our elders here have also witnessed Elder Zhou's grace just now, and they are itching to spar with Zhou Daoist friend once more."
    Zhou Yuanyi's face darkened even more upon hearing those words.
    Pah!
    Shameless scoundrel!
    If you really wanted to spar with me, why did every single one of you hesitate to answer my challenge earlier?
    Now that you see me injured, you speak such words. Don't you have any shame?
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    "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious. I shall not trouble your sect further. As for the elders who wish to spar with me, well, there will always be opportunities in the future," Zhou Yuanyi said, then, not wanting to say more, cupped his hands together and said, "I bid you farewell!"
    He turned around, with a flick of his sleeve, a cloud of rosy clouds billowed out, lifting him and a group of Taixuan Sect disciples into the sky.
    "Remember what I said earlier. Tell the Taixuan Sect's Saint Heir to not touch a single blade of grass or tree in the Myriad Spirit Garden, or I'll chop him down," Qinchuan's lazy voice suddenly rang in Zhou Yuanyi's ear as the latter drifted past him on his cloud.
    Zhou Yuanyi looked back at Qinchuan once more, snorted coldly, and without another pause, quickly departed on his cloud.
    In the sky,
    All the Taixuan Sect disciples looked like defeated roosters, drooping their heads. The proud and sharp air they had upon arrival seemed to have vanished.
    Their venture at the Congyun Sect could only be described as an utter defeat.
    Zhou Yuanyi didn't pay attention to the nine Taixuan Sect disciples beside him; instead, he sat cross-legged to recuperate from his injuries.
    A while later,
    His injuries had calmed down.
    Zhou Yuanyi slowly opened his eyes and looked back in the direction of the Congyun Sect, his eyes sparkling with a sharp light.
    "That kid¡­"
    Zhou Yuanyi's eyes narrowed slightly as Qinchuan's faint warning echoed in his mind, his expression immediately turning sullen.
    Then, the scene of his exchange with Elder Yan came to mind.
    Elder Yan had used the Imperial Human King Seal twice, and each time, it was as though he was a different person.
    "Could it really be as that kid said, that Yan Qiu was actually just hiding his true strength before?"
    Zhou Yuanyi's gaze flickered as he fell deep into thought, then suddenly his expression intensified: "No, that old fellow Yan Qiu doesn't have such schemes. With his personality, if he really had the ability to suppress me from the start, he wouldn't have hesitated when I issued my challenge."
    "And he certainly wouldn't have held back against me at first!"
    "Is it because of that kid?!"
    Zhou Yuanyi suddenly thought of Qinchuan.
    It was only after Qinchuan spoke those words that Yan Qiu's demeanor abruptly changed, and he revealed the majesty that the King's Seal Technique should possess.
    With this thought,
    Zhou Yuanyi involuntarily took a deep breath.
    His pupils trembled: "Who exactly is this child? At such a young age, he already has such a terrifying martial arts comprehension, glimpsing the true essence of the Imperial Art."
    "This child is by no means simple!"
    "If such a genius cannot be recruited into our Taixuan Sect, then he must be destroyed. Otherwise, in the future, he could become a great threat to our Taixuan Sect!"
    Zhou Yuanyi thought to himself.
    ```
    Subsequently, he formed a spell with his hands, and the magic cloud beneath his feet transformed into a streak of light, shooting toward the direction of Taixuan Sect at an even faster speed.
    He needed to report this matter to the sect immediately.
    ...
    After Zhou Yuanyi had left with several disciples of the Taixuan Sect.
    Wu Tian and a group of elders immediately surrounded Elder Yan.
    "Elder Yan, when did you cultivate the King's Seal Technique to such a level that you suppressed Zhou Yuanyi with a single strike!"
    Elder Zheng and the others all stared at Elder Yan with fervent eyes.
    "That..."
    Upon hearing this, Elder Yan's old face blushed as he said, "Originally, I had never grasped the true essence of the King's Seal Technique. I have Qinchuan to thank for his words, which gave me some enlightenment just now."
    Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "It was really because of that young man?!"
    Although they had guessed as much in their hearts, now that they had Elder Yan's confirmation, they couldn't help but gasp in shock, their hearts filled with amazement.
    The crowd immediately turned their heads to look for Qinchuan, only to discover that he had already left without them knowing when.
    "Huh? Where did that young man Qinchuan go?"
    The crowd asked in astonishment.
    ...
    After Zhou Yuanyi had left, Qinchuan went straight back to Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Suddenly a powerful spiritual windstorm arose.
    Following that, accompanied by a clear and loud cry of a bird, a huge Crimson Flame Bird soared into the sky, its body wrapped in flames, looking like the rebirth of the Vermilion Bird.
    "Chi Yan!"
    Looking at the Crimson Flame Bird, Qinchuan smiled faintly and called out.
    "My lord!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's call, the Crimson Flame Bird flew over excitedly: "My lord, I have advanced to the Fifth Rank!"
    Demon beasts at the Fifth Rank corresponded to the cultivation level of the Dao Palace Realm for humans, which was considered to be among the strong in Shanhe County.
    After all, ordinary external sect elders of the Congyun Sect were only at the Spirit Martial Realm.
    Listening to the Crimson Flame Bird, Qinchuan nodded with a faint smile: "Not bad, but as I told you before, don't just focus on improving your cultivation level. You have to pay more attention to accumulating your foundation and solidifying your roots."
    "The deeper your foundation and the more solid your roots, the broader your future will be. At the same realm, your strength will be even stronger."
    "Now that you have advanced to the Fifth Rank, you still need to accumulate and consolidate more. Understand?"
    The Crimson Flame Bird took Qinchuan's words as an imperial edict, not daring to disobey, and quickly pecked like a chicken, saying, "Thank you for the instruction, my lord. Chi Yan will definitely not fail your nurturing."
    Qinchuan did not say much else. Stepping on the Spring and Autumn Pen and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, both half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts, he flew into Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    If Pang Ran were to see Qinchuan treating two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts, such rare supreme treasures, as foot rests, his eyeballs would probably pop out.
    This was an outrageous waste of heavenly resources.
    Those were half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts, after all!
    Supreme treasures.
    How could one demean them to the point of using them as mere tools for footwork?
    In fact, after realizing Qinchuan had disappeared, Wu Tian and a group of elders who had followed all the way saw Qinchuan from a distance, stepping on the Spring and Autumn Pen and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, both half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts, speeding through the sky, and they had were staring with eyes wide open, frustrated and cursing under their breath.
    This guy, he was really maddening!
    Did he actually realize what kind of treasures half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts were?!
    Did he understand the value of half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts at all?!
    To treat two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts as foot rests, could you be any more extravagant?!
    Doesn't your conscience hurt?!
    "Damn fool, damn fool! He actually treats two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts like this, I... pfft..."
    Wu Tian was so agitated that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
    ```

 Chapter 144 Is There a Big Pot?

    Zhou Xi, who had come over with Gu Chuan, couldn't help but open her mouth wide when she heard Wu Tian's words."He actually has a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact?!"
    Zhou Xi's face was one of disbelief. A Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, the legendary supreme treasure, was almost considered as a sect's treasured heirloom, yet Qinchuan had two in his possession?! S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Moreover, to use such precious treasures as mere tools for transportation was simply too extravagant and wasteful.
    In fact,
    it wasn't really Qinchuan's fault.
    There was a significant distance from Congyun Peak to Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    His cultivation level was merely at the Condensed Truth Realm, and he was not yet capable of flying through the air.
    Plus, the Crimson Flame Bird was not with him.
    Therefore, he had no choice but to make use of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, both Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, to carry him back to Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Just after Qinchuan had returned to Heaven-Piercing Peak,
    Wu Tian appeared on the scene with a dark expression, accompanied by several elders, at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    "Hmm? Are you looking for me for something?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Wu Tian and the others, asking.
    "Qinchuan, your strength is indeed sufficient to suppress our Congyun Sect's disciples of this generation. As per the agreement, from today onwards, you will be the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect," Wu Tian said while suppressing the resentment in his heart and easing his expression.
    He stood with his hands behind his back, eyeing Qinchuan sideways, attempting to see a hint of excitement and gratitude on Qinchuan's face.
    However, Qinchuan simply let out a dispassionate "Oh," not a trace of excitement or gratitude to be seen. His demeanor was so indifferent it was as if the position of Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect meant nothing to him.
    "Don't you want to say something?" Wu Tian asked after taking a deep breath, staring at Qinchuan.
    "Say what?" Qinchuan responded, looking genuinely puzzled.
    Wu Tian's mouth twitched: "You've been appointed as the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect! From today onwards, your status will undergo a tremendous change. Aren't you the least bit excited? Don't you want to express any emotions?"
    "Like, thanking the sect for the nurturing, the recognition, promising to work hard for the sect, to carry the banner for the future glory of the sect?"
    "..."
    Looking at Wu Tian as if he were a fool, Qinchuan walked straight into the Heaven-Piercing Great Hall without saying a word.
    Though he didn't speak,
    Wu Tian could feel the deep scorn in Qinchuan's eyes, which made him infuriated enough to stomp his foot.
    What was with that look just now, you damn brat?!
    "Just becoming a Saint Heir, what's there to be excited about? Ridiculous."
    At that moment, Qinchuan's indifferent voice finally came from ahead: "Forget being a Saint Heir, even if you offered me the position of Sect Master of your Congyun Sect, I wouldn't be interested."
    Upon entering the Great Hall, Qin Xiaoyu immediately greeted him cheerfully: "Brother!"
    Seeing Qin Xiaoyu, a smile appeared on Qinchuan's indifferent face: "Xiaoyu."
    Wu Tian and the elders who entered the hall, upon seeing Qin Xiaoyu, were immediately reminded of the previous scene where she ate premium Spirit Pills like candy. Their eyes involuntarily lingered on the large Pill Bottle Xiaoyu was carrying, and their faces revealed an expression of pain.
    Subsequently, they turned their gaze back to Qinchuan with a look of reproach.
    This fellow, with such profound alchemy skills, why doesn't he take the initiative to refine a few batches of elixirs for the sect?
    After chatting with Qin Xiaoyu for a while, Qinchuan glanced behind at Wu Tian and the others, knowing that they probably had other matters to discuss, and stated indifferently, "You've come to find me for more than just establishing the position of Saint Heir, haven't you? If there's anything else, just say it."
    Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's expression immediately turned serious, and he said, "Qinchuan, you had previously promised to help our niece Zhou Xi, to refine her Taiyin Treasure Body. We have prepared all the medicinal herbs as per the list you provided."
    Hearing this, Qinchuan turned and glanced at Zhou Xi, speaking indifferently, "Whatever I promised, I will fulfill."
    At Qinchuan's words, everyone was delighted, and Gu Chuan quickly took out a storage ring filled with various herbs that had been prepared.
    Qinchuan took the ring and briefly scanned the contents with his Divine Sense. He saw that all the required herbs were indeed prepared, and there were even a few extra portions.
    He nodded and said, "Good, you've found all the herbs I need so quickly."
    "Since the herbs are all ready, as per our agreement, I shall return you a refined Taiyin Treasured Body!"
    Qinchuan said, unaffected,
    Although he didn't have much of a favorable impression of Zhou Xi.
    Yet, considering the ancient connections between the Qin Family and the Zhou Family, combined with the fact that Zhou Xi was currently a disciple of the Congyun Sect, helping her refine her Taiyin Treasure Body was not really a big deal.
    After all, it was just a simple effort for him.
    If Zhou Xi successfully refined the Taiyin Treasure Body, it would also be a good thing for the Congyun Sect.
    "Are you preparing to refine elixirs? May we observe?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Elder Liu, who was intoxicated by the Alchemy Dao, suddenly exclaimed with delight.
    "Who said I was going to refine elixirs?" Experience tales at empire
    Qinchuan glanced at Elder Liu and said indifferently.
    "If not for Alchemy, what do you need these medicinal materials for?"
    Elder Liu was taken aback at the words.
    The others in the hall were also somewhat astonished.
    Not wanting to waste words with them, Qinchuan spoke up, "Is there a large pot?"
    "Uh..."
    The crowd was immediately confused; if not for Alchemy, what was the pot for?
    Zhou Xi pursed her lips, a bad feeling silently dawning on her.
    "How big of a pot?"
    An elder asked in astonishment.
    "Big enough to fit a person in it would be fine,"
    Qinchuan replied indifferently.
    "..."
    Upon hearing this, ellipses popped up on the foreheads of the crowd, all staring in disbelief.
    Zhou Xi felt her body go weak and nearly collapsed upon hearing Qinchuan's words.
    A large pot big enough to fit a person...
    What was he planning to do?
    "We don't have a large pot, but there is a Great Cauldron,"
    The elders looked at each other, then someone pondered aloud.
    "The Great Cauldron will do,"
    Qinchuan waved his hand.
    "But... that cauldron is so massive and heavy that, situated on the rear mountain, it has not been moved an inch by anyone for a very long time. Are you sure you want that cauldron?"
    An elder hesitantly said.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan's brows furrowed momentarily, as if he had thought of something, and he asked, "What does that cauldron look like?"
    "Three legs, two ears, inscribed with the ten ferocious creatures, rusty and mottled, as large as a mountain,"
    Wu Tian personally answered.
    Qinchuan's expression became stunned upon hearing this, and then a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.
    Inscribed with the ten ferocious creatures!
    The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron!
    "This cauldron is still in the possession of the Congyun Sect? That person didn't come to take it away?"
    After hearing Wu Tian's brief description, Qinchuan immediately understood what the unusually massive and heavy Great Cauldron they spoke of actually was.
    His eyes trembled, his expression turning cloudy and uncertain, before he took a deep breath and exhaled a sigh that seemed to traverse the river of time.
    Ten thousand years have passed.
    The fact that the cauldron was still left in the Congyun Sect and hadn't been taken away...
    It seems that that person ultimately met with an accident...

 Chapter 145 The Gentleman and the Drunkard

    ```A hint of reminiscence floated in Qinchuan's eyes.
    In his life, though he had lived endless years, he had few true confidants.
    Qinchuan sighed softly in his heart. Prison Mountain Great Emperor... that guy could be considered one, I suppose.
    The image of that fellow unconsciously surfaced in front of his eyes.
    That fellow, unrestrained and unruly, unmatched in his tyranny, once suppressed the Wan Clans single-handedly so that none could stand tall, truly a mythical existence at the pinnacle of Martial Arts.
    When Qinchuan ventured into the world, he encountered him by chance. At that time, both of them seemed accustomed to the loneliness that came from standing high, transforming to descend into the mundane world, to experience the myriad facets of life.
    One a drunkard who cherished alcohol as his life.
    The other a secular private school's lecturing master.
    Whether it was fate's arrangement or not.
    One day, as Qinchuan was teaching, that drunkard was chased into the private school by several mortals wielding sticks.
    He had stolen their wine and caused the mortals much trouble.
    As a result, that guy endured a severe beating but still wouldn't let go of the gourd in his arms.
    Those stick-wielding fellows searched him all over but couldn't find a single coin, so they could only curse at him for bringing bad luck and after another round of thrashing, left with some harsh words.
    The hopeless drunkard then jumped up and yelled at the group, "You dare to hit me? Just you wait, I'll steal your wine again!"
    The outcome was naturally self-evident. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The drunkard's arrogant posture, of course, irritated those mortals who came back with wooden sticks and beat him half to death, yet his mouth still didn't give in.
    In the end, the mortals could only curse him as a "madman" and left in disappointment.
    The worldly children in the private school were so frightened that they hid behind Qinchuan.
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    Even Qinchuan couldn't help but be rendered speechless by this drunkard.
    By that time, he had already cultivated his Innate Pupils and could see at a glance that the drunkard was not an ordinary person.
    But seeing him beaten into a swollen mess by several mortals, he knew that the other party was probably like him, transformed and descended into the world.
    The drunkard didn't recognize him and truly treated him as a private school master, asking him for philosophical advice on human life, listening to his take on worldly matters. Gradually, the two became familiar with each other.
    Days spent transformed in the mundane world, without the strife and danger of the Cultivation World, felt exceptionally peaceful.
    That drunkard kept coming every other day to listen to his pedantic musings, occasionally sighing about how life was truly lonely and boring.
    Until one day, that guy suddenly put down his wine gourd.
    He came to the private school, found Qinchuan, and said he was going to do something. He asked Qinchuan if he wished to live a few years longer, as he had a Divine Pill to give.
    Qinchuan merely smiled and dismissed it, saying "life and death are destined."
    The drunkard laughed and said, "Life and death are destined, what a statement life and death are destined."
    "I never felt like I was still alive before, but today, after setting down the wine jug, I've realized that being sober is what being alive feels like."
    "But after today, we probably won't meet again. No matter if I live or die on this journey, since you don't wish to take my Life-Extending Pill, I'm afraid you'll probably die before me."
    As he said this, he waved his hand and smiled at the already aging Qinchuan, "I'll try to stay alive and come back. Then, I'll have one last drink by your grave."
    After these words, he turned and left, his increasingly hunched body straightening gradually and his withered flesh seeming to fill out.
    Qinchuan watched the sobered drunkard leave without saying much more.
    With his abilities, if he wanted to investigate the other party and understand his affairs, it would have been easy.
    But he didn't do so.
    He just waited quietly.
    One day.
    The sobered drunkard returned, holding his wine gourd, with half an arm missing.
    ```
    "Excuse me, is the teacher who originally lived here still alive?"
    The sober drunkard, upon seeing Qinchuan's figure in the courtyard, paused slightly before asking.
    As Qinchuan turned around, the drunkard's eyes suddenly widened, pointing at Qinchuan in surprise and exclaiming, "You... you daredevil, you're still alive?!"
    When he had left, Qinchuan was already in his twilight years.
    A century had passed, and yet he was still among the living.
    How could a mere mortal have such a lifespan?
    "If I couldn't drink that promised brew from you, how could I bear to pass away?"
    Qinchuan replied with a smile.
    The drunkard's expression fluctuated before he said in a deep voice, "Teacher?"
    "Teacher."
    "Damn."
    The drunkard cursed as he walked into the courtyard, "This liquor was meant for your grave; you could only drink my alcohol in death, the living should not even think about touching it!"
    Saying this, he carefully put away the liquor jug he was holding.
    Qinchuan glared at him, "Didn't you quit drinking? Still so fond of it?"
    "I keep it just for show, definitely not for you to drink!"
    The drunkard cursed, his sleeves hanging empty.
    There was silence for a moment.
    Suddenly, the drunkard let out a sigh, "I've miscalculated. After all these years of fooling around with you, how could I never notice that you are no ordinary person like me?"
    "And you, you're no good. When we tearfully parted that day, you showed no sign of emotion. You must have been laughing at me inside, right?"
    The drunkard half-sat up, and in the end, couldn't resist the urge to drink from his hidden stash, uncorking it and gulping down bitterly. He then passed the bottle to Qinchuan, "Fine, I'll give you the advantage. No one in this world deserves to drink my brew, but today I'll make an exception for you."
    Qinchuan accepted it with a smile, ready to take a swig, when he caught the pained expression on the other person's face, "Don't drink too much, my liquor isn't cheap. For three coins only this much, just wet your lips, don't overdo it."
    Qinchuan, who had initially planned to take just a sip, glared fiercely at him upon hearing the words and tilted his head back, gulping down the drink voraciously.
    The drunkard's eyes bulged as he swiftly grabbed the gourd back, jostling and shaking it, only to find it empty.
    The drunkard immediately turned hostile, "You did that on purpose! Drank all my liquor, let's see if you can digest it all!"
    After saying so, the drunkard flung his sleeve wide, covering the sun, moon, and stars.
    In an instant, mountains and rivers reversed, sun and moon overturned, pulling the two into a deep layer of chaos.
    The drunkard struck with his hand, and the two clashed within the deep chaos, piercing through the maelstrom, a dreadful sight to behold.
    In the end, the drunkard was out of breath, cursing and no longer wishing to fight, but Qinchuan had to compensate him a jug of Ice-Fire Immortal Brew.
    The Ice-Fire Immortal Brew was an extraordinary Immortal Brew that Qinchuan had created many years ago.
    "You lose and still ask for liquor, you really have a thick face."
    Qinchuan cursed in response.
    The drunkard laid back within the endless, heavy and terrifying chaos, undisturbed by the tumultuous Qi that couldn't harm him in the slightest.
    All he did was grin, "I couldn't find an opponent in the Divine Realm, took a risk and descended to the Lower Realm, became mortal to enter the world, and yet I ran into the undefeated Emperor of the Wan Clans."
    "In the old days, there was a saying across the Three Realms that no one dared proclaim invincibility, nor claim to be undefeated before Asura Emperor. Initially, I didn't buy it, but now, I'll concede that you can beat me by half a move. But you've deceived my feelings for so long, a cup of liquor as compensation isn't too much to ask, is it?"
    He turned his head to Qinchuan with a triumphant look.
    Qinchuan spared no mercy in his retort, "Beat you by half a move? I didn't even break a sweat and you were already down; are you sure this statement isn't just you flattering yourself?"
    The drunkard's expression stiffened, then he said with embarrassment, "Don't get hung up on the details, focus on what matters; the point is, you owe me a drink."
    "..."

 Chapter 146 Decocting Medicine

    "Qinchuan?"Seeing Qinchuan suddenly staring blankly, Wu Tian and the others called out several times before finally pulling Qinchuan's mind back from reminiscing about the past.
    He sighed lightly, and the usually indifferent Asura Emperor, recalling those bygone years, couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, feeling a touch of nostalgia for that drunkard.
    He had asked the man why he didn't reattach his severed arm, to which the man replied, "I won't attach it again, for if I do, I won't be able to resist the urge to wield a blade."
    Back then, even with a blade in hand, he hadn't been able to protect her. He had lost the right to wield a blade ever again.
    It was only later that Qinchuan learned that the man had bid farewell that time because he had received a message and learned some truths about past grievances, which led him to take up his blade and leave.
    "Take me to see that cauldron."
    With a light sigh, Qinchuan shook his head, realizing that a past farewell had become an eternal parting. Perhaps he would never see him again.
    In his view, a true friend was harder to find than eternal life. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Zhou Xi suddenly saw a glimmer of desolation and loneliness in Qinchuan.
    From the first glance she had of Qinchuan, she saw boundless arrogance and dominance, as if he regarded nothing in the world as worthy.
    Yet, she had never imagined Qinchuan to have such a side.
    Was it a reminiscence of former lives?
    At the mere age of sixteen, why did his eyes seem to have seen so much of life's hardships?
    The crowd flew on clouds and descended behind a mountain range.
    The great cauldron lay tilted at the foot of the mountain, with half of its body buried in the ground.
    It was covered in marks of the years.
    Just as Wu Tian had said.
    Three legs, two handles, engraved with ten vicious beasts, as large as a mountain.
    "Isn't this cauldron a bit too large?"
    Some elders mused.
    Qinchuan walked up to it.
    Gently rubbed it.
    Indeed, it was the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron that had once suppressed One Realm.
    But now, the cauldron lay dusty and simple like a common object, its spiritual luster no longer visible.
    Thus, generation after generation of elders and sect leaders from the Congyun Sect had failed to recognize this treasure, assuming it to be nothing more than a common cauldron, albeit oversized.
    However, over the ages, there had been those who coveted this cauldron, mainly for the unique material from which it was made, thinking it could be used to smelt some powerful magical treasures.
    But in the end, none could do anything with the cauldron.
    At this moment, everyone looked at Qinchuan with odd expressions and said, "You want to use this cauldron?"
    "It has been here for who knows how many years, and even with our immense mana, we can't move it an inch. If you want to use this cauldron, you won't be able to. How about I have someone make a large pot or cauldron for you right now?"
    Wu Tian, seeing that Qinchuan seemed genuinely interested in the giant cauldron, couldn't help but speak up.
    "This will do."
    "Although using it to stew medicinal herbs and this woman is somewhat beneath it, with this cauldron, the chances of condensing Innate Qi are higher, and the likelihood of success is greater."
    Qinchuan patted the giant cauldron and said.
    Wu Tian and the elders behind him immediately gaped in shock, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.
    This young man actually intended to use this cauldron?
    And what's more, he said he would use it to cook the medicinal herbs and the woman?!
    Although they had already guessed in their hearts, hearing Qinchuan openly state the purpose of using the great cauldron, they couldn't help but shiver.
    Using the cauldron to cook, he wouldn't end up cooking them too, would he?
    "But... this cauldron is so large, how will you..."
    The crowd was about to say something.
    But they saw Qinchuan suddenly pat the giant cauldron and say, "Shrink a little."
    As his words fell, an invisible authority emanated from him, and his blazing gaze was directed at the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron.
    ```
    The sudden burst of authority from him, as well as the intensity of his gaze, went unnoticed by outsiders.
    But the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron stationed in the region suddenly trembled.
    Then, under everyone's incredulous stares, this cauldron, large as a mountain, surprisingly obeyed and shrank by a reminder.
    In the end, the Giant Cauldron, originally as big as a mountain, had shrunk to the size of a palm and was still getting smaller.
    "Too small, make it bigger,"
    Qinchuan said.
    The palm-sized Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron in the region immediately stopped shrinking and then rapidly enlarged.
    It was only when it grew to the height of half a person that Qinchuan had it cease changing.
    Wu Tian and the others beside him were staring wide-eyed, pointing at the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron before they could finally exclaim, "Is this cauldron... a Spiritual Treasure?!"
    "Spiritual Treasure?"
    Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh at the remark.
    How could the supreme Divine Cauldron that once suppressed One Realm be just a mere Spiritual Treasure?
    He did not explain to them what this cauldron truly was.
    He simply ordered a return.
    The crowd flew back to Heaven-Piercing Peak on clouds.
    The stationary Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron automatically took flight, following behind Qinchuan.
    "I remember now, the ancient records mentioned that tens of thousands of years ago, someone had come to our Congyun Sect and stood in front of this cauldron for a long time. That person's cultivation level was so high that no one in our Congyun Sect could stop him."
    "We thought it was a major enemy invading, but that person just stood there in front of the cauldron, mumbling about the Divine Path for several days, and then left a message to the Sect Leader of our Congyun Sect at that time before leaving."
    On the way back, Wu Tian seemed to recall something and suddenly spoke.
    Qinchuan was immediately taken aback when he heard this¡ªthe man had come before?
    "What did he say?"
    Qinchuan asked eagerly. Find more chapters on empire
    Seeing Qinchuan's anxious face, Wu Tian revealed a smug smile, thinking he had finally caught this guy who seemed to be indifferent about everything¡ªgotcha, didn't I?
    "That person said that some guy still owed him a jar of wine and that this cauldron could lead that guy to find him."
    Wu Tian cleared his throat as he spoke, feeling it was hardly a useful secret.
    Qinchuan, upon hearing this, suddenly burst into laughter.
    "So, that guy actually made it through,"
    he thought, feeling suddenly much lighter in heart.
    After returning to Heaven-Piercing Peak, a greatly relieved Qinchuan did not delay any further. He ordered everyone else to wait outside and entered a room with a visibly nervous Zhou Xi.
    He added boiling water into the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron.
    "Fire,"
    Qinchuan commanded.
    "What?"
    Zhou Xi was momentarily puzzled.
    A rune on the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron suddenly flashed, resembling a burning flame, causing the water in the cauldron to boil instantly.
    Zhou Xi realized Qinchuan wasn't speaking to her and felt her face heat up with embarrassment.
    Nevertheless, Qinchuan didn't pay her any attention; he methodically took out various herbs and added them into the cauldron.
    If anyone who recognized the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron saw Qinchuan using this peerless divine object to brew such low-level medicinal ingredients, they'd likely be so shocked their eyes would bulge out.
    If that drunken man knew his precious treasure was being used by Qinchuan in such a way, he would probably pounce on him to start a tussle on the spot.
    The water in the cauldron quickly thickened, turning fiery red like magma and bubbling vigorously.
    "Take off your clothes and sit in it. Circulate your Taiyin True Qi and revolve it through your channels,"
    Qinchuan instructed without turning back.
    But Zhou Xi knew he was speaking to her.
    Upon hearing she had to undress, Zhou Xi's face blushed deeply, and she hesitated.
    ```

 Chapter 147 Girls Should Be More Reserved

    Seeing Zhou Xi hesitating to move forward, Qinchuan turned his head and looked at her indifferently, "Don't worry, I have no interest in your skin. If you do not wish to awaken the Taiyin Treasure Body, it doesn't matter to me."At his words, Zhou Xi's face immediately flushed with embarrassment, her alluring shyness on display, as she whispered, "Turn around!" Explore more adventures at empire
    Qinchuan had no interest in peeping, so he turned away.
    Zhou Xi watched Qinchuan's back, pursed her lips lightly, and only after making sure that Qinchuan would not suddenly turn around, did she quickly strip off her clothes and then swiftly immerse herself into the cauldron.
    The liquid in the cauldron was thick enough to obstruct the line of sight, and Zhou Xi only left her neck above the surface, running her True Qi within her body to resist the high temperature inside the cauldron.
    "You can turn around now," Zhou Xi said softly.
    Qinchuan turned back and looked towards the cauldron, then suddenly spoke, "I only told you to take off your outer clothes, how come you removed the inner ones as well?"
    Zhou Xi was at first stunned, then quickly realized and hastily covered her chest with both hands, indignantly saying, "You can see?!"
    The liquid inside the cauldron was fiery red and thick like magma, impossible to directly peer into. How could he know she had taken off all her clothes?
    Qinchuan said without embarrassment or pause, "Nonsense, your clothes are lying on the ground."
    He certainly wouldn't admit that his Innate Pupils could see through the liquid in the cauldron to discern the truth¡­
    Hearing that Qinchuan had only seen the clothes on the ground, and deduced from there, Zhou Xi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still so embarrassed her face turned crimson as she stammered, "You didn't say it was just the outer clothes, I thought¡­"
    "But I also didn't say to take everything off, did I?"
    "Young lady, remember to be more reserved in the future."
    Qinchuan mercilessly shifted the blame.
    Zhou Xi immediately bowed her head, her face red as if it were about to bleed.
    Qinchuan didn't linger on the matter, "All right, I'm going to continue adding medicinal ingredients. From now on, you need to focus all your concentration, circulate the Taiyin True Qi through your entire body, absorb and refine the medicinal potency."
    "Additionally, I will pass on to you an oral incantation for nourishing the Innate. When all the medicinal ingredients have melted and the Innate Qi has consolidated, you must quickly circulate this incantation to absorb that Innate Qi."
    Zhou Xi nodded at his words and replied in a low voice.
    Qinchuan stopped talking and continued to add various medicinal ingredients into the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron.
    Meanwhile, his hand seals changed, the temperature in the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron steadily increased, and the medicinal ingredients melted even faster.
    Inside the cauldron, Zhou Xi felt it getting hotter and scorching, her whole body starting to redden and steam.
    However, Qinchuan was not the least worried about Zhou Xi's safety.
    With the protective power of the coolness of the Taiyin True Qi, such temperatures were not unbearable.
    But to suffer some pain was inevitable.
    Moments later.
    Pain appeared on Zhou Xi's face as she felt as though her body might melt away.
    Just then, Qinchuan suddenly said, "Circulate the oral incantation! The first strand of Innate Qi has appeared!"
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi immediately circulated the oral incantation Qinchuan had taught her, absorbing the Innate Qi from within the cauldron.
    During the process of absorbing the Innate Qi, Zhou Xi suddenly felt agitation from her Taiyin True Meridian within her body, and her meridians felt as though they were being torn apart, nearly causing her to faint from the pain.
    "The path to becoming a strong warrior is never smooth. The greater the pain one can endure, the more powerful the strength one can achieve,"
    "If you want to condense the most extreme Taiyin Treasure Body, the entrance of this first strand of Innate Qi is merely the beginning."
    "If you can fully absorb and refine all nine strands of Innate Qi, then you can possess the most complete Taiyin Treasure Body, and your future path will be even broader."
    Qinchuan stated flatly while continuously adding medicinal ingredients.
    "I can endure it!"
    Zhou Xi clenched her teeth and managed to speak with difficulty.
    Qinchuan didn't have much to say.
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    The second stream of Innate Qi appeared, and Zhou Xi felt as if her entire body was being torn apart, the agony even greater than before.
    "Absorbing two streams of Innate Qi is already sufficient to awaken the Taiyin Treasure Body. If you can't bear it, you can give up on the subsequent Innate Qi,"
    Qinchuan stated.
    Zhou Xi, clenching her teeth, made no sound but clearly had no intention of giving up.
    Then, after successive absorption and refining of the third and fourth streams of Innate Qi.
    Zhou Xi almost passed out, but ultimately she persevered, to Qinchuan's mild surprise.
    "Unexpectedly, this woman is even tougher than I imagined. For a woman to endure such pain and possess such willpower is indeed rare."
    Qinchuan continued to add the subsequent medicinal ingredients.
    As more and more medicinal ingredients were added into the cauldron, its temperature also rose higher and higher.
    And when the eighth stream of Innate Qi emerged, Zhou Xi couldn't help but scream in agony and finally passed out.
    In the instant she fell unconscious.
    Qinchuan swiftly slapped the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, making Zhou Xi's figure immediately fly out of the cauldron, her luminous body bare.
    Qinchuan quickly dressed, picking up the clothes that Zhou Xi had earlier removed from the ground and draping them over her body.
    "Never expected you to absorb eight streams of Innate Qi; it seems I underestimated you,"
    Qinchuan murmured, not expecting that she could actually endure the absorption of eight streams of Innate Qi. Such determination, at her age and realm, was truly extraordinary.
    Without any delay, he reached out and grabbed Zhou Xi, using True Qi to make her sit up.
    Afterward, Qinchuan sat cross-legged and tapped several acupoints on Zhou Xi repeatedly, finally releasing a palm filled with True Qi into her body, guiding the Innate Qi within Zhou Xi to circulate throughout her body.
    Inside her, the Taiyin True Meridian began to absorb the Innate Qi frantically, growing wildly stronger.
    Subsequently, every inch of Zhou Xi's flesh started to undergo a transformation.
    A layer of translucent ice rapidly spread over Zhou Xi's entire body.
    Qinchuan withdrew his True Qi.
    Looking at the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron next to him, Qinchuan smiled slightly and said, "If that guy knew I used you to cook medicine, letting a woman take a medicinal bath in it, he'd probably fight me to the death."
    "Buzz!"
    The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron floated into the air and vibrated slightly.
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and declared, "He's no match for me."
    The cauldron fell back to the ground as if deflated.
    "That guy left a message saying that you could lead me to him. Do you know where he is?"
    "He's really still alive, isn't he?"
    Qinchuan seated himself at the table in the room, pouring himself a cup of tea.
    "They say good people don't live long, but a scourge lasts a thousand years. That rascal, a brawler through and through, I never expected him to actually survive that life-and-death ordeal and continue to live."
    Qinchuan, as if talking to himself, sipped the tea and then added, "That's good."
    "Buzz buzz buzz!"
    The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron hummed.
    Qinchuan shook his head: "I know what he meant by leaving you here; he wanted you to protect my path, didn't he?"
    "He's underestimating me too much. Even though my cultivation level is not restored, I still possess an invincible aura unmatched in this world and need no one to guard my path."
    As he spoke, an invincible aura naturally emanated from Qinchuan¡ªthis was a true invincible aura, forged in killing!

 Chapter 148 Taiyin Treasure Body

    The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron in Shanhe County hummed again, and Qinchuan smiled, "Since you insist, then I'll leave it to you."At that moment.
    The ice that had sealed Zhou Xi surprisingly emitted a faint crackling sound, and then a crack appeared, swiftly spreading like a spider's web, engulfing Zhou Xi's entire body in an instant.
    Within that layer of ice, Zhou Xi slowly opened her eyes. The cracked ice immediately shattered, revealing her figure from within the thick layer of ice.
    But as the ice shattered, the clothes that had been covering Zhou Xi promptly fell off, revealing a body as clear and lustrous as jade.
    However, Zhou Xi didn't seem to notice at all; she only felt the transformation within herself, the Power of Taiyin in her body stronger than ever, with ceaseless surges of Taiyin force.
    "The Taiyin Treasure Body, I actually really transformed into the Taiyin Treasure Body!"
    "One of the legendary ten Treasured Bodies, when cultivated to the extreme, comparable to Supreme Bodies or even Divine Bodies, the Taiyin Treasure Body!"
    She couldn't believe that with Qinchuan's help, she had really transformed into the legendary Taiyin Treasure Body!
    At this moment, Zhou Xi's face was brimming with surprise and joy. Find adventures on empire
    She walked up to Qinchuan with a blissfully flushed face, saying, "Qinchuan, thank you, thank you for helping me complete my Innate element and for the transformation into a true Taiyin Treasure Body.
    She appeared very excited, her chest rising and falling, creating a dizzying effect.
    Qinchuan waved his hand dismissively, speaking seriously, "It's just the awakening of a Taiyin Treasure Body, it's nothing much. Can you put on some clothes first?"
    "Ah!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi realized for the first time that she was completely unclothed, her cheeks blushed to the point of dripping blood, she gasped in shock, quickly covering her privates.
    "Can you turn around..."
    Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, but before she could finish speaking, Qinchuan gave her a nonchalant glance and turned his head away, "It's just the same old skin, don't worry, I'm not interested in you."
    Zhou Xi, upon hearing this, felt both embarrassed and annoyed. Seeing Qinchuan turn around, she quickly dressed herself.
    "I'm dressed now..."
    Zhou Xi's cheeks were still flushed as she spoke shyly. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This was completely at odds with the image of the proud and aloof ice beauty others perceived her as.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan turned back to look at Zhou Xi and said indifferently, "After absorbing the eight strands of Innate Qi and awakening the Taiyin Treasure Body, it is indeed perfect. However, how far you can develop this Taiyin Treasure Body and how much power you can unleash will depend on your own fate."
    Having said that, he didn't say anything more. He reached out toward the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, which transformed into a streak of light and entered Qinchuan's hand.
    "Now that you've recovered, let's go outside. I'm sure those old fellows are getting anxious waiting."
    After putting away the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, Qinchuan spoke calmly and walked toward the room's door.
    Just as he was about to open the door, Zhou Xi suddenly called out, "Qinchuan!"
    Qinchuan stopped and turned back to look at Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi bit her rosy lips, staring at Qinchuan and said, "About our marriage agreement..."
    Qinchuan frowned slightly, and with no hesitation, said, "It's already ended."
    Zhou Xi, upon hearing Qinchuan's straightforward answer, forced a smile and said, "Then what you said before, about if I wished, I could follow you and serve as a maid, is that still valid?"
    Qinchuan was surprised by Zhou Xi's words, "Now that you've awakened the Taiyin Treasure Body, you will soon astonish Shanhe County and even the whole Tianyuan Nation, becoming the darling of thousands. Isn't being the darling of thousands a good thing? Why would you want to stay by my side as a maid?"
    "Because I want to become stronger. I know you understand the Taiyin Treasure Body very well. By following you, I can maximize the potential of the Taiyin Treasure Body!"
    Zhou Xi stated her reason.
    Qinchuan looked deeply into Zhou Xi's eyes and spoke indifferently, "Being my maid or servant girl is hardly an easy task."
    Zhou Xi pursed her lips tightly, her gaze stubborn as she stared at Qinchuan.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but recall Zhou Xi's resilience and perseverance in withstanding the attack of eight strands of Innate Qi earlier. Since he had indeed said such words before, he sighed lightly and said, "Alright, if you want to stay by my side, you can, but I have one condition."
    "What condition?" Zhou Xi asked.
    "Don't fall for me, don't get emotional about me, and definitely don't get any ideas about me!" Qinchuan stated.
    "..."
    Zhou Xi was momentarily stunned, and a few big question marks appeared on her forehead.
    She suddenly realized that this guy was not only incredibly arrogant but also a narcissist to boot!
    ...
    When Qinchuan and Zhou Xi stepped out of the room,
    Elder Gu Chuan and Wu Tian immediately approached them, "Xi'er, how did it go?"
    A joyful smile spread across Zhou Xi's face as she said, "Master, your disciple has successfully awakened the Taiyin Treasure Body!"
    As she spoke, the Taiyin True Qi in Zhou Xi's body circulated, and in an instant, the temperature around them plummeted, quickly covering the ground with a thin layer of ice.
    The Power of Taiyin was extremely cold, far stronger and purer than before.
    "Such a strong Power of Taiyin, this is the real Power of Taiyin!"
    "She's done it, she actually succeeded!"
    "Hahaha, I never thought that our Cloud Sect would produce a Treasured Body, and not just any but one of the legendary top ten Treasured Bodies¡ªthe Taiyin Treasure Body!"
    "Excellent, just excellent! With Zhou Xi's awakening of the Taiyin Treasure Body, her future accomplishments are indeed limitless. In front of the Taiyin Treasure Body, what even counts as the Divine King Body from the Taixuan Sect?"
    Everyone immediately burst into collective elation.
    Afterward, they all turned their astonished eyes upon Qinchuan, not expecting that he truly managed to achieve it.
    In just half a day's effort, he had caused such a tremendous transformation in Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian and allowed her to awaken the true Taiyin Treasure Body.
    "Qinchuan, for this service you have rendered in aiding Zhou Xi's awakening of the Taiyin Treasure Body, you have indeed done a splendid deed. If you have any requests, just mention them. As long as they aren't too excessive, I will try my best to fulfill them," the Sect Leader of Cloud Sect said to Qinchuan.
    At this moment, Wu Tian looked at Qinchuan with kind eyes, feeling for the first time that the young man before him was rather pleasing to the eye.
    However, when Qinchuan spoke next, the warmth on Wu Tian's face froze immediately, and that pleasing feeling vanished in an instant.
    "A request?" Qinchuan glanced indifferently at Wu Tian and said, "Given the current situation of Cloud Sect, I'd be perfectly content if I could have fewer worries. Where would I dare to make any requests?"
    "I had only been in secluded cultivation for a few days, and already, you were oppressed by those from Taixuan Sect to the point of bringing trouble to our doorstep. If I must state a request, I only hope you all could put up a bit more of a fight."
    "..."
    At Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian's face darkened.
    The other elders present also felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment and shame.
    Although they were annoyed, they couldn't find any way to argue against the truth.
    If Qinchuan hadn't emerged from seclusion to stabilize the situation in time, who knows how Zhou Yuanyi from Tianyuan would have humiliated Cloud Sect?!

 Chapter 149 Spiritual Energy Irrigation

    "That's enough, if there's nothing else, you may all leave."Qinchuan yawned and issued an order to disperse.
    "Well... there actually is one more thing."
    Wu Tian said with a forced smile, suppressing the negative emotions in his heart.
    "Do you want me to activate the Earth Pulse Vital Energy and irrigate Spirit Peak?"
    Qinchuan glanced sidelong at Wu Tian and spoke indifferently.
    "Precisely."
    Seeing Qinchuan so cooperative this time, Wu Tian immediately exclaimed with joy. Your adventure continues at empire
    This time, Qinchuan didn't waste words and directly agreed to the request.
    He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the major Spirit Peaks. He didn't make any other movements or cast any spells, just breathes out lightly: "I say, let the Spirit Mountain be energized with a breath that pierces the rainbow!"
    An invisible authority radiated towards the Spirit Peaks in all four directions!
    The people all around felt nothing.
    However, as Qinchuan's voice fell,
    Suddenly, the Spirit Mountains in all four directions were shaken, and the thirty-six Earth Dragons hidden beneath the thirty-six great peaks all opened their mouths at once.
    Thirty-six incredibly thick strands of heaven and earth vital energy, accompanied by a rosy glow, surged skyward, and in a flash, burst open, transforming into an infinite flow of Spiritual Energy, falling upon each great peak.
    In an instant, all things grew.
    The thirty-six great Spirit Mountains were enveloped in thick Spiritual Energy, resembling an Immortal Realm, leaving everyone on the scene dumbfounded, with waves of amazement crashing in their hearts, utterly astounded.
    "Is this, is this what is meant by 'words beget magic'?! "
    Wu Tian and all the elders were terrified, utterly shaken to the core by Qinchuan's display.
    A single sentence had changed the cultivation environment of the thirty-six great Spirit Mountains--the breath pierced the rainbow!
    It was so much like the legendary supreme beings whose words become reality.
    But soon, everyone realized that this wasn't quite 'words beget magic'.
    True 'words beget magic' would be accompanied by the manifestation of Great Dao Laws and involve a dance of various Dao and truths intertwining.
    But at that moment, even though the scene was astonishing, there was no interweaving of Dao and truth.
    "It's those thirty-six Earth Dragons!"
    "With just a single sentence, he could command those thirty-six Earth Dragons!"
    The people suddenly remembered the thirty-six Earth Dragons from the other day, understanding the truth.
    Even so, they were still incredibly shocked.
    To think that a mere sixteen-year-old, with just a Condensed Truth Realm cultivation level, could command these Earth Dragons with such ease, was beyond anyone's wildest thoughts.
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but her beautiful eyes sparkle; those lovely eyes were now full of shock.
    She had witnessed Qinchuan's magical ways.
    But this spectacle still left her heart trembling and unable to calm.
    "Alright, I've completed the task of Spirit Energy irrigation that you requested. Now, you may all leave."
    Qinchuan waved his hand: "Go on and cultivate properly. After all, Congyun Sect was once an Imperial Dao Sect and dominated a region. To see it fall to such a state is truly disgraceful."
    "Don't wait until someone attacks before you regret and rue your own lack of strength!"
    Qinchuan spoke.
    The elders' faces turned awkward, feeling ashamed.
    "Do you really not want any reward?"
    Wu Tian couldn't help asking again.
    After all, whether it was Qinchuan helping Zhou Xi awaken the Taiyin Treasure Body or causing the Earth Pulse Vital Energy to erupt, benefiting all thirty-six peaks, these were all immense achievements.
    For the Sect not to give any reward would be truly unreasonable.
    Wu Tian's gaze flickered, torn for quite some time, before he finally gritted his teeth hard and took a deep breath, saying, "Qinchuan, you have consecutively established tremendous achievements, and the Sect cannot be without a response. Our Congyun Sect may indeed be in decline, and if you desire resources, the Sect truly has none to offer at this time, but Imperial Art, that you may get a glimpse of!"
    Upon hearing Wu Tian's words, the expressions of the elders present all changed, but none of them said anything more.
    Imperial Art.
    That was the greatest foundation of the Congyun Sect now.
    It was also the most precious thing the Congyun Sect possessed at present.
    In the entire Shanhe County, it was unknown how many people, how many powers, coveted the Imperial Art of the Congyun Sect.
    If it weren't for the fear that the Congyun Sect might still have some hidden foundations, the major Sects would have long since beaten down their door, eradicated the Congyun Sect, and seized the Imperial Art.
    In fact, this time the Taixuan Sect was already becoming somewhat impatient.
    That was why they had sent Zhou Yuanyi to probe the reality.
    However, Qinchuan, as for the Imperial Art of the Congyun Sect, had absolutely no interest.
    Several of the Imperial Arts from the Congyun Sect were those he had bestowed upon the founding master of the Sect, Wu Yong, in the past.
    Only the Chaotic Unlimited Palm was an Imperial Art created by Wu Yong back in the day.
    And it was only with Qinchuan's guidance that Wu Yong had been able to create this Imperial Art in the first place.
    Thus, Qinchuan was as familiar with the several Imperial Arts of the Congyun Sect as if they were the back of his hand, and had no need of the other side's teachings.
    Moreover, given his understanding of Martial Arts, the so-called Imperial Arts didn't even catch his eye.
    Once a certain level was reached, any move made offhand was the truly invincible technique!
    "Enough, I have no interest in your so-called Imperial Art," he said.
    "However, seeing Elder Yan execute the Imperial Art today, it was full of flaws. A good Imperial Art, but in your hands it's a mess, a disgrace to the reputation of Imperial Art. Your understanding of the Imperial Art is far too superficial."
    "How about this, tomorrow I will hold a lecture on Heavenly Doctrine at Heaven-Piercing Peak, and those who are interested can come and listen."
    Qinchuan spoke. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The crowd, upon hearing that Qinchuan had no interest even in Imperial Art, was immediately stunned, then shocked to hear Qinchuan say he would hold a lecture for them.
    Had this kid gotten his status backward?!
    You're just a disciple!
    You, a mere disciple, actually want to lecture and teach the law to us old folks?
    The crowd was speechless.
    But then, the crowd suddenly thought in tacit agreement of the earlier episode where Qinchuan had given guidance to Elder Yan to defeat Zhou Yuanyi, and their eyes immediately shone with a new light.
    They all stared intently at Qinchuan; this kid could not be judged by common sense!
    Eyeing each other, they all made a decision to come and listen to Qinchuan's lecture the next day, to see if the kid really had some genuine insight to share.
    And that wasn't all.
    They also planned to have the disciples from all peaks come as well.
    Even if Qinchuan couldn't come up with something that would help these elders, judging by how he had previously, in the Cloud Treasure Hall, overwhelmed the genius of the Taixuan Sect and taught the true essence of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm to Li Ran and others, if he could talk about the true meaning of this Martial Skill tomorrow, it would be of great benefit to those disciples.
    With that thought, everyone left without delay.
    However, to their surprise, Zhou Xi actually stayed at Heaven-Piercing Peak and did not follow Gu Chuan back to Yunhai Peak.
    Upon inquiring, they learned that Zhou Xi had actively requested to stay by Qinchuan's side as a maid, becoming a follower of Qinchuan!
    This development took Wu Tian and the elders aback.
    But considering that Qinchuan had not only resolved the issue of the cold poison in Zhou Xi's Taiyin True Meridian, saving her life, but also helped her transform and awaken the Taiyin Treasure Body, they concluded that Zhou Xi's actions were perhaps out of gratitude and said no more.
    However, Zhou Xi's master, Gu Chuan, couldn't help but feel heartache seeing his beloved disciple become some wretched kid's maid and servant, and before he left, he didn't forget to warn Qinchuan, "Kid, you better not bully my disciple, or this old man will definitely fight you to the death!"

 Chapter 150 Speaking on the Heaven-Piercing Peak

    Early the next morning.Wu Tian and a group of high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect, along with some core disciples and true disciples, had all arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Many disciples were full of confusion.
    "Brother Chen, you came too. Do you know what's happened, why have they asked us to come to Heaven-Piercing Peak so early in the morning? And even the Sect Master and the elders have all come."
    Some disciples whispered among themselves.
    Brother Chen's face showed a strange expression as he said, "I've heard some rumors. I heard that the Saint Heir established by our sect intends to give a sermon today..."
    "What? Is the Saint Heir that Brother Qin who joined not long ago? I've also heard about Brother Qin's methods. They say not only did several brothers like Yan Xingyun lose to him, but even the disciples from the Taixuan Sect were all suppressed by Brother Qin alone yesterday."
    "However... Although Brother Qin's methods are extraordinary, I've heard he's only at the Condensed Truth Realm in terms of cultivation level. He's going to give a sermon? And even the Sect Master and the elders have all come to listen?"
    Hearing what Brother Chen said, the disciples were instantly abuzz with shock.
    A martial artist of the Condensed Truth Realm was actually going to give a sermon? S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This was indeed absurd and sounded like a wild fantasy.
    It was simply child's play.
    "You don't know the half of it, brother. I heard that although Brother Qin's cultivation level isn't high, his understanding of martial arts is extraordinary, especially his comprehension and understanding of martial skills, which are unimaginable."
    "It's said that yesterday on the Cloud Hall, Brother Qin provided direct guidance to brothers like Li Ran and Wang Hao. His insights were so incisive that Li Ran, Wang Hao, and others benefited greatly. Their understanding of the high-rank martial skill Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm significantly improved. It was very impressive, which is why the Sect Master and the elders ordered us to come and listen today."
    Brother Chen whispered, "This is an opportunity not to be missed. Look around you, the disciples who have come to Heaven-Piercing Peak today are all core disciples and true disciples of the great elders. Others, even if they wish, do not have the qualifications to be here."
    Upon hearing this, everyone immediately looked around and found that, indeed, only the core disciples and the true disciples of the great elders were present. None of the ordinary inner sect and outer sect disciples were there; the message had not been spread to them at all.
    This was mainly because there were simply too many inner and outer sect disciples.
    Moreover, Wu Tian and others did not know if Qinchuan would indeed be able to share some profound insights, which is why they did not mobilize everyone to come in such a grand manner.
    Only a part of the core disciples and true disciples had come.
    Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master of the Congyun Sect, had also come.
    At the moment, Wu Shanhe had already learned about the events that took place yesterday at the Cloud Hall, which had left him speechless.
    He originally incited Li Ran and Wang Hao to challenge and teach Qinchuan a lesson, to take the grand position of Saint Heir from him.
    He hadn't expected that Qinchuan's strength would surpass both Li Ran and Wang Hao.
    While Li Ran and Wang Hao couldn't defeat the talented disciples from the Taixuan Sect, Qinchuan excelled on his own, commanded the situation, and even offered guidance to Li Ran, Wang Hao, and others, resulting in their admiration for Qinchuan.
    His plan to push Li Ran and Wang Hao to challenge Qinchuan and stop him from taking the position of Saint Heir fell through.
    He was extremely frustrated.
    What he hadn't anticipated even more was...
    That Qinchuan was actually going to give a sermon!
    Even his father Wu Tian had come over with great expectations and forcibly dragged the extremely reluctant him to come along.
    By now, Wu Shanhe finally understood that no matter what, he could not compete with or handle Qinchuan.
    At this moment, he stood quietly behind Wu Tian, listening to the excited voices of Li Ran and Wang Hao. It seemed they were eagerly anticipating Qinchuan's discourse on Martial Arts.
    "Brother Wu, Brother Qin's understanding of Martial Arts is absolutely beyond your imagination. You must pay close attention later, perhaps your strength could greatly increase because of it. Brother Wang Hao and I deeply experienced this yesterday," Li Ran said with a smile, reminding Wu Shanhe, who stood there numbly.
    Qinchuan had now been officially recognized as the Saint Heir of this generation for the Congyun Sect.
    His status had already surpassed that of all other disciples in the Congyun Sect.
    Therefore, even though Li Ran had been in the sect longer than Qinchuan and had a higher Cultivation Level, not to mention being the Direct Disciple of the Sect Master, he still had to address Qinchuan as Brother Qin.
    Upon hearing this, a smile forced its way onto Wu Shanhe's face, "Since Brother Li has put it that way, naturally I wouldn't miss this opportunity. I actually want to hear Brother Qin's profound insights."
    Wu Shanhe was quite polite to Li Ran.
    Li Ran and Wang Hao were the Direct Disciples of Wu Tian and had joined the Congyun Sect since they were young.
    Although Wu Shanhe was rather arrogant in front of other disciples, he did not put on airs in front of Li Ran and Wang Hao; the three of them always had a good relationship.
    "Brother Qin is coming out!"
    At that moment, Wang Hao, standing next to Li Ran, suddenly spoke with a hint of excitement.
    After the events of yesterday, Wang Hao now also had immense admiration for Qinchuan.
    Immediately, everyone's gaze turned towards Qinchuan.
    When Wu Shanhe saw Zhou Xi following beside Qinchuan, he was stunned, "Why is Sister Zhou following beside Brother Qin?"
    Li Ran's gaze shifted slightly, as if he thought of something, and whispered, "I heard that yesterday, with the help of Brother Qin, Sister Zhou successfully Advanced the Taiyin True Meridian and transformed it into the Taiyin Treasure Body. Sister Zhou voluntarily chose to follow Brother Qin and thus stayed at Heaven-Piercing Peak."
    "What... What?"
    Upon hearing Li Ran's words, Wu Shanhe felt like he had been struck by thunder.
    The Sister Zhou that he had been longing for had actually volunteered to follow Qinchuan, becoming one of Qinchuan's followers???
    He ignored the first half of Li Ran's statement, his mind echoing with the words of Zhou Xi becoming a follower of Qinchuan. His face instantly fell, and he looked as pale as death.
    Qinchuan, who walked out from the Cloud Hall, saw that Heaven-Piercing Peak had gathered so many people and was slightly surprised.
    He had casually mentioned it yesterday, but he didn't expect so many people to actually come.
    Moreover, the entire high-rank members of the Congyun Sect had come.
    This was somewhat unexpected to him.
    However, he did not say much, just glanced over the crowd and said, "Since you are here, then be quiet and listen to what I have to say."
    "Cultivating in Martial Arts is not about struggling alone in practice. What is most important is to master the method and find the cultivation path that best suits oneself to avoid many detours in the journey of cultivation."
    "Besides, the path of the strong requires one to experience the trials of blood and fire, to go through countless skirmishes and battles, and to be brought back from the brink of death to life!"
    "Today I will share some tips on the cultivation process and the mysteries of Martial Skills and Divine Skills. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. This is the only day I will divulge this information; after today, I will not be speaking about it again."

 Chapter 151 Ascension of Raising Xia

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the others were all momentarily stunned, exchanging glances and seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.They had originally thought that Qinchuan was going to give guidance to these disciples on martial skills, but instead, they heard Qinchuan saying that he would offer insight on some tricks in the cultivation process.
    How could a mere Condensed Truth Realm junior martial artist dare to give pointers on cultivation techniques to many core disciples and true disciples whose cultivation levels were all higher than his, including those of the older generation present?
    This sounded somewhat peculiar to everyone.
    It was not only Wu Tian and the elders who thought it strange.
    The many core disciples and true disciples present were also taken aback.
    Quite a few among them had heard of Qinchuan's monstrous talent in martial skills, having cultivated the Earth Level martial skill, Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, to the point of perfection, comprehending its essence, and even giving pointers to Zhuo Bufan, Li Ran, and others.
    They also thought that Qinchuan was going to impart some tricks about martial skill cultivation or the mysteries of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Palm, but then they heard him say he was going to guide them in cultivation.
    This naturally left them astounded.
    However, when Qinchuan started to speak on his own about some points to pay attention to in cultivation and some methods, everyone soon quieted down, the skepticism on their faces gradually faded, and their expressions became more serious and solemn.
    "The Meridian Opening Realm, in this realm, is mainly about tempering the meridians and martial meridians, and what you need to pay attention to in this realm is..."
    "And in this realm, all you need to do is so and so, and you can greatly weaken the boundary of the realm and increase the chances of breaking through..."
    As Qinchuan's words slowly spread, those disciples who had initially looked peculiar and doubtful, suddenly felt like they were having an epiphany; they could feel goosebumps all over.
    Qinchuan's words were like pearls of wisdom that seemed to strike directly at their hearts, clearing up many doubts on the path of cultivation.
    "So that's how it is, could such a method really weaken the bottlenecks and increase the chances of breakthrough?"
    Li Ran and Wang Hao had both cultivated to the peak of the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm and encountered bottlenecks, unable to step into the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, both Li Ran and Wang Hao immediately tried to circulate their True Qi according to Qinchuan's method, and found that the shackles of the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm indeed seemed much weaker than before.
    The two of them instantly made an effort, taking advantage of the rich spiritual energy on Heaven-Piercing Peak, and actually both broke through to the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm!
    Two powerful auras immediately erupted from the two of them, utterly astonishing the many disciples present.
    "These methods are true, they really can relieve the shackles of the bottleneck!"
    Someone exclaimed, and immediately the room was abuzz with excitement.
    Wu Shanhe next to Li Ran and Wang Hao was also stunned as he witnessed Li Ran and Wang Hao simultaneously break into the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, his heart filled with shock. Looking back at Qinchuan, his eyes were filled with amazement.
    "How is this possible, how could he know these secrets..."
    Wu Shanhe muttered in disbelief, unable to accept the true insights Qinchuan possessed about martial arts cultivation!
    Wu Tian and the elders were also dumbfounded at this moment.
    They had originally thought that Qinchuan was just boasting.
    However, right then and there, according to Qinchuan's methods, Li Ran and Wang Hao managed to break through the bottlenecks and advance to the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    This undoubtedly confirmed what Qinchuan had said!
    This revelation left Wu Tian and the elders in shock, their hearts in turmoil, agitated by waves of awe that they could not calm for a long time.
    These little tricks for breaking through realms.
    Not even they knew of them.
    Unseen and unheard of.
    How did Qinchuan come to know of them?
    Wu Tian and the elders exchanged glances, all revealing shocked expressions.
    "This person is simply a natural-born martial arts prodigy!"
    "Could it be that he is the Martial Star Lord descended to the mortal realm?"
    Wu Tian and the elders were unable to calm their minds, originally thinking that Qinchuan's martial skill talent was already astonishing enough, but they had never expected his talent in martial arts cultivation to be so terrifying.
    With just the cultivation level of the Condensed Truth Realm, he had such a profound understanding of martial arts and even specialized in so many breakthrough techniques; this was simply... simply inconceivable!
    At this moment, Wu Tian and the elders, who originally didn't pay much attention, also began to listen seriously to Qinchuan's exposition.
    Even Wu Tian and the elders couldn't help but occasionally ask some questions regarding martial arts cultivation, and to their surprise, Qinchuan fluently answered them, sweeping away their doubts and immensely benefiting them.
    "May I ask, for the Life Spring Realm, how should one break through the shackles?"
    An elder couldn't help but inquire, as he had been stuck in the Life Spring Realm for many years, unable to break through the barrier and advance further.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "The cultivation of the Life Spring Realm is about the Qi sea in the Dantian. Your foundation is too weak, not solid enough, which is why you are stuck in this realm, unable to break through."
    "However, after so many years of consolidation, you have compensated for some of the foundation. You can try to open three auxiliary springeyes in the Qi sea of the Dantian, arranged according to the Three Talents Formation, to stabilize the Qi sea. Then quickly consolidate the main springeye of the Qi sea once more. If all goes well, you may have hope of breaking into the Myriad Manifestation Realm." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "To open three auxiliary springeyes in the Qi sea of the Dantian? Can that really advance me to the Myriad Manifestation Realm?"
    The elder repeated Qinchuan's words, cementing them in his memory, planning to immediately enter seclusion to try it after returning.
    "How should one ascend to the Immortal Platform from the Myriad Manifestation Realm?"
    This time, Wu Tian finally set aside his pride to seek advice.
    Qinchuan looked at him indifferently, "Before attempting to reach the Immortal Platform Realm, first refine your Primordial Spirit. When the Primordial Spirit reaches a certain strength, then build the Immortal Platform. This will double your efficacy and greatly increase your chances of success."
    "Refine the Primordial Spirit?"
    At these words, Wu Tian's heart suddenly grew cold, and he noted this down.
    Following this, everyone asked questions in succession, and Qinchuan responded to each with composure.
    Zhou Xi, who was beside Qinchuan, saw that he could fluently answer even the questions from high-ranking powerhouses like Wu Tian and the elders, giving targeted suggestions with ease. She couldn't help but pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes shining with crystal-clear brilliance. She felt that Qinchuan, at that moment, seemed like an omniscient deity, emanating a charm of his own, and for a time, she was somewhat entranced.
    "These issues in cultivation, you may encounter them in the future as well. Staring at me in a daze like that, if you face these problems later on, I won't offer guidance to you individually again,"
    Qinchuan suddenly turned his head, glanced at Zhou Xi, and said indifferently.
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi's cheeks turned slightly red with embarrassment, and she retorted, "Who's staring at you in a daze? I was just thinking about the techniques you mentioned, momentarily lost in thought!"
    "That's best. Remember your identity; you are just a maid by my side. Don't forget the agreement between us. Do not be curious, and certainly do not develop feelings for me,"
    Qinchuan said indifferently after giving her a glance.

 Chapter 152 Condensed Truth Nine Layers

    As the sun set behind West Mountain, Qinchuan ceased his sermon.Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak, whether it was those core disciples and true disciples from the Congyun Sect, or the Sect Master Wu Tian along with various elders, all appeared to be utterly intoxicated and immersed in the martial arts knowledge recounted by Qinchuan, reaping great benefits.
    Quite a few even entered a state of sudden enlightenment on the spot, with the many puzzles of their past practices now unraveled and made clear.
    Qinchuan did not awaken them, but watched with satisfaction as everyone gained insights, nodding in approval.
    This spell of sermonizing was merely a product of his spontaneous inspiration.
    After all, the Congyun Sect was once a place into which he had poured his heart and soul, yet now it had fallen to such a state. Since his return, he naturally could not ignore the decline of the Congyun Sect. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This sermon, how much they could comprehend was up to their own destinies.
    He did not linger there but turned around and returned to the grand hall.
    Zhou Xi followed him, her expression one of newfound understanding.
    Qinchuan suggested she go digest her revelations on her own, while he himself began to meditate and cultivate.
    "My current cultivation level is still too low. I must increase my cultivation as quickly as possible without affecting my foundation; otherwise, even if I awaken the Innate Pupils, I won't be able to unleash their true power."
    "Moreover, with insufficient cultivation level, I won't be able to awaken other parts of the Innate Body in a short time,"
    muttered Qinchuan.
    The Innate Pupils, though unparalleled in strength, were currently limited by his cultivation realm, preventing him from unleashing the true power of the Innate Pupils, allowing him only the use of minor techniques.
    With his understanding and insight into martial arts realms, mastering various cultivation practices and breakthrough techniques, advancing his cultivation level was hardly a difficult task for him.
    However, he knew all too well that the path to becoming a strong warrior was not achieved overnight.
    Even with his mastery of various breakthrough tricks, he would not compromise his foundation just for the sake of improving his cultivation, and would only seek to enhance and make breakthroughs in cultivation without shaking his foundation.
    Otherwise, with a shaky foundation, future hazards were inevitable, and the path forward would become elusive.
    "Given my current foundation, breaking through two realms and ascending to the Ninth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm should be quite manageable,"
    Qinchuan pondered, planning to break through two more realms and elevate his cultivation to the Ninth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm before the Myriad Spirit Garden opens.
    This was the limit he deduced he could safely break through based on his current foundation. Attempting to advance directly to the Meridian Opening Realm in one go could potentially lead to rapid consumption of his foundation, resulting in unstable and illusory cultivation.
    After advancing to the Ninth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he would further strengthen and consolidate his foundation before attempting to break through to the Meridian Opening Realm.
    During the days Qinchuan secluded himself for cultivation,
    those disciples and elders who had come to listen to his sermons gradually left Heaven-Piercing Peak and returned to their respective Spirit Peaks for secluded cultivation, each profiting immensely.
    Some made bold progress in martial skill training.
    Others advanced by leaps and bounds on their cultivation path.
    Some broke free from long-standing chains and smoothly advanced to a higher realm.
    In an instant, Qinchuan became an idol of admiration in the hearts of these disciples, gaining quite a few fervent fans.
    Even Wu Tian and the other elders, who were initially indifferent to Qinchuan, now had a richer smile on their faces when they spoke of him.
    Thanks to Qinchuan's guidance, they had each identified the obstacles impeding their advancement and had followed his advice to overcome years of constraints, leading to significant progress in their cultivation levels.
    Especially Wu Tian, who had been wholeheartedly tempering his Primordial Spirit according to Qinchuan's advice, felt his Essence Qi become more abundant, believing he was on the verge of the Immortal Platform Realm and had begun preparing for the ascent.
    As the day for the opening of the Myriad Spirit Garden drew near, Qinchuan also emerged from the secret cultivation room.
    "Young Master, have you advanced to the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm?!"
    When Zhou Xi saw Qinchuan, a hint of astonishment immediately surfaced in her beautiful eyes.
    In just a short span of two months, he not only broke through two realms, but his True Qi was also so robust and concentrated, which utterly surprised her.
    Qinchuan swept her a glance, unconcernedly said, "You've already advanced to the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, what's so surprising about me breaking through one or two realms?"
    "Brother!"
    Qin Xiaoyu ran in with the Crimson Flame Bird and immediately greeted Qinchuan with a delighted surprise upon seeing him.
    "Brother, you've finally come out, Xiaoyu hasn't seen you for two months," Qin Xiaoyu said pouting.
    Qinchuan smiled and patted Qin Xiaoyu's head, asking, "What, has someone been bullying Xiaoyu?"
    Qin Xiaoyu immediately broke into a smile and said, "With Little Flame here, who dares to bully Xiaoyu? It's just that there's a weird old man who always tries to trick me, aiming for the elixirs that you refined for me."
    "Oh?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan's eyebrows raised instantly, and his gaze turned to Zhou Xi.
    "It's Elder Liu..."
    Seeing Qinchuan's gaze directed at her, Zhou Xi said awkwardly.
    "Knew it was him."
    Qinchuan said indifferently, "That old guy didn't use force, did he?"
    Qin Xiaoyu wrinkled her nose and said, "That weird old man wanted to trade with me for jelly beans, as if I'm still a child. I didn't trade with him."
    "..."
    Zhou Xi looked at Qin Xiaoyu and thought to herself, aren't you just a child?
    Qinchuan also couldn't help but laugh, and patting Qin Xiaoyu's head again, he said, "Exactly, our Xiaoyu here has long been no child, haha."
    "Checking the days, there are only a few days left until the Myriad Spirit Garden opens. Brother will find treasured medicinal resources there, and upon my return, I will awaken your constitution. Then, Xiaoyu, you'll be the one protecting brother."
    Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu's eyes lit up instantly.
    After spending some time with Qin Xiaoyu, Wu Tian and several elders suddenly arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    They came for the matter of the opening of the Myriad Spirit Garden.
    "Qinchuan, there are less than half a month left until the Myriad Spirit Garden opens. Are you really ready to enter?" Wu Tian asked.
    "Although the sect is indeed short on resources now, you've connected the underground Dragon Vein, and the Vital Energy irrigates the great Spirit Peaks, which has significantly alleviated the Sect's shortage of resources. The Sect can manage to gather them and still open the Holy Pond for you..." Wu Tian said, unexpectedly changing his initial decision, expressing willingness to gather resources to open the Holy Pond for him.
    This was mainly because of the great merit Qinchuan had contributed to the Congyun Sect in the past.
    First, he suppressed the arrogance of the Taixuan Sect and preserved the face of the Congyun Sect.
    Afterwards, he cultivated a Taiyin Treasure Body for the sect.
    Then, he connected the Earth Pulse Vital Energy to irrigate thirty-six peaks.
    Last, his lecture that day had greatly benefited them all.
    Taking into account Qinchuan's series of remarkable contributions, it would be untenable for the sect to show no appreciation at all.
    Moreover, by now, they no longer had the deep wariness they once had towards Qinchuan. They also clearly recognized his value and importance to their Congyun Sect and were worried about him risking dangers in the Myriad Spirit Garden.
    Therefore, even though the Sect was somewhat strapped for resources, Wu Tian still made the decision to gather resources and open the Holy Pond for him.

 Chapter 153 The Situation in Tianyuan

    "With the current foundation of the Congyun Sect, even if they barely manage to gather the resources to activate the Holy Pond, how many days can it be maintained?"Hearing Wu Tian's words, Qinchuan said indifferently.
    "This..."
    Wu Tian was immediately embarrassed.
    Even if some resources were scraped together to activate the Holy Pond, it could not possibly be maintained for much time.
    "Alright, whether it's for the purpose of activating the Holy Pond or for some other reason, I'm going to make a trip to the Myriad Spirit Garden."
    "The Myriad Spirit Garden was originally a secret medicinal garden of the Congyun Sect, how can we allow those unworthy characters to covet and touch it?"
    Qinchuan waved his hand and said.
    "But the Myriad Spirit Garden is incredibly dangerous, not only have some powerful Demon Beasts emerged there, but also the Taixuan Sect..."
    Wu Tian and the others said with some worry.
    Previously, Qinchuan had defeated the talented disciples of the Taixuan Sect. After Zhou Yuanyi returned to his Sect, he would surely relay the events of that day to the Taixuan Sect.
    If Qinchuan really went to the Myriad Spirit Garden, the people from the Taixuan Sect would most likely not let Qinchuan off the hook, adding a considerable level of danger to his journey.
    "The Taixuan Sect is but a trifle, if they stay in line, I won't bother, otherwise, I don't mind wiping them out."
    Qinchuan said nonchalantly, not taking the Taixuan Sect seriously at all.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the others couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.
    Even though they had revised their opinion of Qinchuan quite a bit, they were still at a loss for words at such a bold claim from him.
    The Taixuan Sect? The leader of the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County right now!
    Without dwelling on this topic anymore, Wu Tian pondered and said, "If you're set on going to the Myriad Spirit Garden, let Li Ran and the others follow you. Having them by your side on the road will at least offer some support."
    Li Ran and Wang Hao, who had been following Wu Tian, immediately showed excitement in their eyes upon hearing his words.
    "Brother Qin, let us accompany you to the Myriad Spirit Garden."
    By now, Li Ran and Wang Hao had become devout followers of Qinchuan, their admiration for him boundless.
    Qinchuan glanced at Li Ran and Wang Hao, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, "Letting them come along is fine. You can't create a strong warrior in a greenhouse, they always need to experience some blood and fire."
    This trip to the Myriad Spirit Garden would inevitably invite some trouble.
    Qinchuan's impression of Li Ran and Wang Hao was still quite favorable, and both of them also had decent talent making them worth cultivating. Taking them for some experience was acceptable.
    Hearing Qinchuan's consent, Wu Tian and the others refrained from saying more.
    Three days later.
    The Supreme Elder personally escorted Qinchuan and the others to the Myriad Spirit Garden.
    Although the Myriad Spirit Garden was a secret realm once controlled by the Congyun Sect, it was not located within the grounds of the Congyun Sect itself.
    In its heyday, the Congyun Sect dominated its realm, its territory unimaginably vast.
    However, with the Congyun Sect in decline, its power had drastically shrunk, and the vast territory it once held had long been fragmented and divided.
    The Myriad Spirit Garden too had fallen outside their control, located on the border between Shanhe County and Dongling County.
    From the location of the Congyun Sect to the Myriad Spirit Garden, the distance was vast, and even with the Supreme Elder's cloud flight, it would take several days' time.
    Above the auspicious clouds.
    Qinchuan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes slightly narrowed, gazing at the magnificent rivers and mountains.
    As his maid, Zhou Xi naturally followed, standing half a step behind Qinchuan on the right.
    Li Ran and Wang Hao quietly stood behind Qinchuan.
    Half a step behind Qinchuan on the left was the Supreme Elder.
    "This world is still too small,"
    Qinchuan looked at where the sky met the earth in the distance and compared it to the skies of the Divine Realm. The sky of the Divine Wilderness Continent ultimately seemed much lower.
    The Supreme Elder heard this and could only offer a wry smile, sighing, "In the young master's eyes it is small, but in ours, it is vast and boundless."
    The Divine Wilderness Continent, with its five domains and eighty-one continents, could be described as vast and infinite. Even with his level of cultivation, he would find it difficult to traverse this world in his lifetime, and with all his might, he could not escape this realm. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In his eyes, this world was already immeasurably vast.
    But in Qinchuan's eyes, this world was too low, too narrow.
    How can a pond contain a true dragon when it turns over?
    Qinchuan was merely stating his feelings and didn't dwell on the matter, instead asking, "Tell me about the current situation in the Tianyuan Nation now. What forces are there and how are they distributed?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's question, the Supreme Elder quickly began to narrate the current state of the Tianyuan Nation: "Now, sects in the Tianyuan Nation are emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, with the imperial family of the ancient kingdom being the most powerful, boasting several Quasi-Emperors." Discover exclusive tales on empire
    "Besides, there are the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Burning Heaven Sect, and the Jiuli Ghost Sect, four great factions, each dominating a corner. It is said that each also has a Quasi-Emperor."
    "Beyond those, there are some sects that have once produced a Quasi-Emperor..."
    The Supreme Elder narrated eloquently.
    Qinchuan listened quietly and finally smiled faintly, "So many years have passed, and not another Imperial Dao Sect has emerged in Tianyuan Nation?"
    Zhou Xi, Li Ran, and Wang Hao at his side couldn't help but look at Qinchuan with strange expressions upon hearing this.
    When speaking of a Great Emperor, who does not show reverence and respect?
    But Qinchuan was indifferent, talking about a Great Emperor without showing any sign of reverence, as if such a figure were not worth mentioning.
    Especially the tone of his voice, to their ears, gave them the peculiar feeling that becoming an emperor seemed a very easy affair.
    The Supreme Elder couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "Since the ancestor of the Congyun Sect, no Great Emperor has emerged in Tianyuan Nation in these hundred thousand years. However, a few neighboring countries have indeed produced Great Emperors..."
    "Oh? If I'm not mistaken, one of those neighbors that produced a Great Emperor would be the Great Yan Ancient Country, right?"
    Qinchuan asked, revealing a hint of surprise, then smiled.
    The Supreme Elder nodded immediately, saying, "The young master is correct."
    "Besides the Great Yan Ancient Country, the Jiuxiang Ancient Country should also have produced a Great Emperor."
    Qinchuan looked towards the south and continued.
    To the south of Tianyuan Nation lay the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    The Supreme Elder nodded.
    "The last one should be the Taiyuan Ancient Country to the west,"
    Qinchuan said.
    The Supreme Elder made no correction, which obviously indicated he was right.
    Qinchuan smiled, "Great Yan Ancient Country, Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Taiyuan Ancient Country, these three kingdoms, with fortunes like rainbows, showed signs of heavenly secrets early on. In these hundred thousand years, if an emperor were to be born to take on the destiny of an area, it would likely arise from these places in the Eastern Wastes of the Dongling Region."
    "And the Taiyuan Ancient Country, with intertwined fortunes like twin legends, likely consecutively produced two Great Emperors. That place seems extraordinary; it might be worth a visit when I have time,"
    Qinchuan glanced towards the west.
    The Supreme Elder was slightly astonished inwardly, looked up at Qinchuan, and bowed his head, "What the young master said is true, the Taiyuan Ancient Country has indeed produced two Great Emperors in the past hundred thousand years, making it the most powerful among the nearby ten nations and also a significant force in the entire Eastern Wastes."
    Qinchuan chuckled lightly, "Significant? Not enough!"

 Chapter 154 Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill

    The Supreme Elder laughed upon hearing this, "With the young master here, no one in the Eastern Wastes will be able to lift the cauldron.""Cough cough¡­"
    While speaking, the Supreme Elder suddenly coughed, a thread of fresh blood spurted from the corner of his mouth, which he wiped away nonchalantly, as if already accustomed to it.
    He was too old, and on top of that, he had suffered an injury in the past which damaged his vital energy, and his lifespan was already not much.
    Before Qinchuan appeared, he had been sitting in seclusion within the forbidden grounds of the Congyun Sect, trying to reduce consumption as much as possible, locking up his lifespan, hoping to support for a while longer, to protect the Congyun Sect for a bit more time.
    Because the situation of the Congyun Sect was indeed precarious, with all sides eyeing it covetously.
    Once he passed away, the Taixuan Sect and other major sects would assuredly take immediate action against the Congyun Sect.
    What awaited the Congyun Sect then would be nothing less than a calamitous disaster.
    Therefore, he had to hang on as long as possible, hoping to see a new pillar emerge within the Congyun Sect.
    Fortunately, Qinchuan returned.
    That finally allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.
    Without hesitation, he stepped out of the forbidden area of the Congyun Sect.
    Qinchuan took a glance at the Supreme Elder.
    The Supreme Elder did not hide his feelings and said with a touch of emotion, "The young master's arrival was so timely. If the young master had appeared even a little later, I would only have regrets at the end of my life."
    "With the current strength and foundation of the Congyun Sect, if it weren't for the young master, all that awaited the Congyun Sect would have been only destruction..."
    Upon saying this, the Supreme Elder suddenly laughed, as if taking a long breath of relief, "But now that I have waited for the young master's return, I can rest at ease."
    "After this trip to the Myriad Spirit Garden, I can peacefully pass away."
    Hearing the Supreme Elder's words.
    Zhou Xi, Li Ran, and Wang Hao's expressions changed drastically, not expecting the Supreme Elder's condition to be so grave.
    The Supreme Elder was the highest battle strength of the Congyun Sect.
    The reason why the various major sects had not yet made up their minds to attack the Congyun Sect was the fear of the Supreme Elder and the foundation of the Congyun Sect.
    If the Supreme Elder were to fall, they truly did not know what kind of situation the Congyun Sect would face.
    Could it really depend on Qinchuan?
    Although the three of them had been impressed by the extraordinary methods Qinchuan had shown,
    after all, as of now, Qinchuan was only a martial artist in the Condensed Truth Realm.
    If the Taixuan Sect and other major sects truly attacked, how could Qinchuan, with his mere cultivation level in the Condensed Truth Realm, become the support for the Congyun Sect and hold off the attacks of the Taixuan Sect and other major sects?
    "Supreme Elder, is there really no way to extend your lifespan?"
    "Aren't there all sorts of precious Heavenly Treasures Materials growing in the Myriad Spirit Garden? There might be an elixir that increases lifespan. Don't worry, Supreme Elder, we will surely find an elixir to extend your lifespan on this trip."
    Zhou Xi and the others spoke up.
    The Supreme Elder shook his head and smiled, "Even if there were an elixir that could increase lifespan, it would not save my life."
    "I suffered a heavy blow in the past which injured me at the core, causing severe damage to my vital energy. I have been relying on my cultivation level to forcibly suppress it, but now my body is exhausted, and the injury is about to worsen. It's not something that adding a few years to my lifespan can resolve."
    "You need not worry about me, I am old already. You are the future of the sect. As long as the sect is safe, I will have no regrets."
    Hearing this, the expressions of Zhou Xi and the others darkened, "Not even an elixir that can increase lifespan will do?"
    An elixir that could increase lifespan was a rare treasure, extremely precious. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This treasure of medicine often contains an incredibly powerful life essence, thus it also possesses great healing capabilities.
    But the injuries that the Supreme Elder sustained in the bygone years were too severe, compounded by an excessively prolonged delay.
    Even if such a treasure was found, it would not be able to save his life.
    Seeing Zhou Xi and the others displaying faces full of sorrow and loss, the Supreme Elder could not help but let out a wry laugh, saying, "You need not grieve for me. Life must end eventually. It's just that I can no longer continue to guard our sect. The future of the sect is now in your hands."
    "It's just a bit of harm to my life's source, what's the big deal?"
    Hearing the words of the Supreme Elder and Zhou Xi's group, Qinchuan couldn't help but shake his head.
    "Young Master (Brother Qin), do you have a way to cure the Supreme Elder's chronic condition?"
    At these words, Zhou Xi, Li Ran, and Wang Hao all turned their gazes toward Qinchuan, their eyes immediately flickering with a hint of light.
    The Supreme Elder was also taken aback, but then he shook his head. Although he was aware of Qinchuan's identity, he was even more aware of his own condition.
    From the moment he stepped out of the prohibited area,
    he had already set one foot in the coffin.
    Not even immortals could save him.
    Even if Qinchuan's abilities defied the heavens, it was impossible to bring him back from the brink of death.
    However, Qinchuan merely glanced coldly at the Supreme Elder and said, "Although the injury has reached the source, making treatment a bit more troublesome, especially with the prolonged delay that has caused the injury to deepen, and having one foot already in the threshold of death... yet, resolving the injury is not without a solution."
    "What? Young Master, you truly have a way to heal the Supreme Elder's chronic injury?"
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi immediately widened her beautiful eyes, full of surprise and joy.
    The Supreme Elder was also taken aback.
    Giving the Supreme Elder a cursory glance, Qinchuan said indifferently, "Considering your loyalty and dedication to guarding the things I left behind, I will resolve the old injuries in your body. However, this will have to wait until after the journey to the Myriad Spirit Garden."
    "This Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill can temporarily stabilize your chronic condition and replenish and restore some of your vitality. For one year, your injury will not flare up, but after a year, if the injury hasn't been thoroughly resolved, it will erupt fully, and your life's thread will be cut."
    The Supreme Elder's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this and he received the elixir thrown by Qinchuan.
    He had no doubts about Qinchuan's words and directly ingested the Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill in front of Qinchuan, then began to refine it.
    Instantly, the complexion of the Supreme Elder regained its healthy glow, and the aura of decline around him rapidly faded. His essence, spirit, and energy gradually replenished and became full, restoring some vitality.
    As he completely refined the Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill, the Supreme Elder immediately discovered that the injuries inside his body seemed to have disappeared without trace.
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    "The Supreme Elder's essence, spirit, and energy have improved!"
    "The Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill, what kind of elixir is this that it can have such miraculous effects!"
    Li Ran and Wang Hao also clearly felt the Supreme Elder's rejuvenation. It was obviously the effect of the elixir given by Qinchuan.
    This left them astounded.
    The Supreme Elder had just taken the elixir and refined it, a process that took only a brief moment, yet the results were so remarkable.
    It was like an immediate manifestation.
    To call it a miraculous medicine would be no exaggeration.
    Zhou Xi's eyes also sparkled. She had long known about Qinchuan's terrifying alchemy skills. The Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill was clearly refined by Qinchuan himself and to have such an effect, truly suppressing the Supreme Elder's injury and replenishing some of his vitality, was astounding.
    "Thank you, Young Master."
    After refining the elixir, feeling the changes within himself, the Supreme Elder quickly got up and bowed deeply to Qinchuan in gratitude.
    Qinchuan lifted his hand, unfazed.

 Chapter 155 The Gathering of All Sects

    Seven days later.Qinchuan and his companions finally arrived at the location of Myriad Spirit Garden.
    The Myriad Spirit Garden was situated in a massive valley, located at the border between Shanhe County and Dongling County.
    This valley, known as Myriad Spirit Valley, was filled with rolling clouds and mist, completely obscuring the scenery within.
    Mountains surrounded Myriad Spirit Valley on all sides.
    Mountain ranges, incredibly vast, enclosed Myriad Spirit Valley in their midst.
    Within these mountains, ancient trees towered to the sky, shrouded in mist, home to various powerful demon beasts.
    Therefore, without a strong leader, it was very difficult for ordinary worldly martial artists to approach Myriad Spirit Valley.
    At the entrance to the Myriad Spirit Valley, there was also a huge expanse of open ground.
    At this moment, that open ground was already occupied by forces from all parties.
    As Qinchuan had expected, apart from the Superior Sects of Shanhe County, many forces from Dongling County had also come to Myriad Spirit Valley with the intention to enter Myriad Spirit Garden.
    When Qinchuan and his group descended upon the vast expanse of ground at the entrance to Myriad Spirit Valley, those forces that had arrived earlier immediately turned their attention toward Qinchuan and the others.
    "Hmm? It's actually the people from Congyun Sect, quite a rare sight! Last time Myriad Spirit Garden opened, the Congyun Sect gave up on participating. Unexpectedly, they have come this time?"
    "However, they have only come with these few people. It seems that Congyun Sect truly has no one left."
    Having recognized the sect attire worn by Zhou Xi and the others, the major forces present immediately identified the origins of Qinchuan and his group.
    When they noticed that only so few from Congyun Sect had come, many couldn't help but show a mocking expression, even the leaders of the various forces had a flicker of unusual light in their eyes.
    During the last opening of Myriad Spirit Garden, Congyun Sect had indeed chosen to abstain.
    In the previous several sessions, Congyun Sect had also suffered crushing defeats in the competition within Myriad Spirit Garden, with heavy losses. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This time, although Congyun Sect had come to participate in the competition for Myriad Spirit Garden, they sent only a scant four or five people, one of whom was the lead elder, and there were just four disciples.
    With such a lineup, to seek to gain opportunities and fortunes in the competition for spiritual medicine within Myriad Spirit Garden was simply a pipe dream.
    And from this aspect, many forces secretly speculated whether Congyun Sect truly had declined to the point of no return?
    Everyone knew.
    Congyun Sect was an Imperial Dao Sect.
    In the past, it had given birth to a Great Emperor.
    It once dominated an era.
    Now the declined Congyun Sect was seen as juicy prey in the eyes of these forces, long coveted.
    Not to mention the several Superior Sects of Shanhe County, even the forces from Dongling County had their eyes on Congyun Sect.
    They were not concerned with the territory occupied by Congyun Sect, but they coveted the Imperial Arts and other such heritage of Congyun Sect.
    "I heard that the Congyun Sect had already encountered a resource crisis and gave up entering the Myriad Spirit Garden last time. Yet this time, they sent people to compete for the opportunities within the Myriad Spirit Garden. It seems that the Congyun Sect has reached a point of desperation; otherwise, they wouldn't risk sending these few disciples to snatch the spiritual medicine opportunities."
    Someone from the Li Mountain Sword Sect had a twinkling gaze and a cold smile surfaced at the corner of their mouth.
    (Some friends may have forgotten about the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County. Here's a reminder: aside from the Congyun Sect, the other five Superior Sects in Shanhe County are: Taixuan Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and Five Elements Sect. Among them, Taixuan Sect is the most powerful.)
    "It seems the time is about right. After this venture into the Myriad Spirit Garden is over, we'll relay what happened here to our sect and implement the 'Slaying the Emperor' plan to officially attack the Congyun Sect and seize their Imperial Dao heritage!"
    An elder from the Five Elements Sect also had a slightly moved expression, secretly thinking to himself, but on the surface, he gave a friendly smile towards the descending elder from Congyun Sect.
    "I didn't expect the Congyun Sect to actually send people, and it's even Wu Wenxuan, this stubborn old man, who is leading the team personally."
    In the Taixuan Sect's quarters, an elder who seemed even more like an Immortal than Zhou Yuanyi watched Qinchuan and the others, his gaze falling on the senior elder, revealing a hint of surprise.
    Immediately after, his gaze swept past Qinchuan, Zhou Xi, Li Ran, and Wang Hao, finally settling on Qinchuan: "Previously, Junior Brother Zhou Yuanyi returned to our sect and mentioned that this year the Congyun Sect had taken in an extraordinary disciple. Despite only having a Condensed Truth Realm cultivation level, he managed to overpower Yu Jing, Yu Hua, and others, causing Junior Brother Zhou to return in disarray. Is he the one?"
    "Elder Tianxuan, indeed it was him on that day!"
    Qiong Yuhua's gaze was filled with annoyance as she looked at Qinchuan and spoke.
    This venture into the Myriad Spirit Garden saw many from the major sects arrive.
    As the most powerful among the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County, and even considered the leader of these Superiors Sects, the Taixuan Sect boasted a multitude of talents. With such an opportunity as the opening of the Myriad Spirit Garden, naturally, quite a number of people from Taixuan Sect attended.
    Qiong Yuhua was a True Disciple of the Taixuan Sect, possessing the Crimson Flame King Body. Although not the most dazzling talent within the sect, she was indeed one of the outstanding disciples of this generation within the Taixuan Sect, participating in this event as well.
    Yu Jing, who was even stronger than Qiong Yuhua, also arrived, staring at Qinchuan at this moment. He felt utterly humiliated recalling the defeat at Qinchuan's hands.
    As a True Disciple of the Taixuan Sect, with his exceptional talent, he stood out among the many geniuses of his sect. Naturally, he was extraordinary, but he suffered a miserable defeat at Qinchuan's hands, which was a great humiliation for him.
    However, after returning to the Taixuan Sect that day, his strength had advanced again, so he no longer harbored the same wariness and fear towards Qinchuan. Moreover, he was eager to erase the stain and disgrace of that day's defeat.
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    Elder Tianxuan watched Qinchuan from afar, frowning. Besides noticing the faint traces of the passage of years on Qinchuan, he saw nothing particularly remarkable about him.
    By his side, a young man of imposing martial prowess overheard the conversation between Elder Tianxuan and Qiong Yuhua. Waking up from his meditative state, he followed their gazes towards Qinchuan and gave him a casual once-over: "So he's the one who made the outrageous claim that my Primordial Divine King Body is nothing but a useless body and also threatened that I should not touch a single blade of grass or tree in the Myriad Spirit Garden, otherwise he would chop me down?"
    This young man was none other than the Taixuan Sect's Saint Heir, Xiao Motian, with the Primordial Divine King Body!
    Although he was only twenty-five years old, he already exuded an air of authority and commanded great prestige among the disciples of the Taixuan Sect.
    His words immediately caused Qiong Yuhua to look serious, as she nodded respectfully and replied, "Yes."
    Xiao Motian, with a trace of disdain in his smile, said, "An insignificant ant from the Condensed Truth Realm dares to be so presumptuous!"
    However, it was Zhou Xi by Qinchuan's side who caught Xiao Motian's eye, reflecting a hint of amazement. He hadn't expected that the Congyun Sect would have such a devastatingly beautiful fairy.
    Zhou Xi was originally a great beauty, and now, with Qinchuan's help in awakening her Taiyin Treasure Body, she had added a few more touches to her demeanor, resembling the ethereal and otherworldly Guanghan Fairy, transcending the mundane world.
    Even the Saint Heir of Taixuan Sect, surrounded by beauties, could not help but reveal an expression of amazement.
    Elder Tianxuan did not pay much attention to Qinchuan, instead, turning his gaze back to Wu Wenxuan, the senior elder by Qinchuan's side.
    Last time, when Zhou Yuanyi went to the Congyun Sect, he did not meet with this senior elder of the Congyun Sect.
    Since he encountered him here in the Myriad Spirit Valley this time, there was no reason not to meet with him.

 Chapter 156 Get Out!

    "Heh, isn't this Wu Wenxuan, the Taixuan Sect's Great Elder from the Congyun Sect? To think that the Congyun Sect has also come here, could it be that the Congyun Sect is also eyeing the Spiritual Medicine opportunities in the Myriad Spirit Garden?"The Taixuan Sect's Tianxuan Elder approached with his people towards Qinchuan and his group, a smile on his face, yet with barbs hidden in his words, and his tone carrying a bit of disdain and mockery.
    "So it's the Tianxuan Elder from the Taixuan Sect! This Myriad Spirit Garden has belonged to our Congyun Sect for tens of thousands of years. Can't the Congyun Sect come here?"
    The Great Elder coldly said upon hearing this.
    "Heh, the Congyun Sect is of course free to come, but... has the Congyun Sect run out of people? Bringing only so few, and still hoping to find fate and fortune in the Myriad Spirit Garden ¨C I'm afraid that instead of seizing opportunities, they might lose their lives!"
    The Tianxuan Elder said with a sneer.
    Qinchuan glanced disdainfully at the Tianxuan Elder and said, "Where did this old dog come from to bark so wildly here, Elder Wu, tell him to scram!"
    Just an ant who had barely entered the Immortal Platform Realm, and he dared to babble in front of him!
    However, as soon as Qinchuan's words were spoken, everyone on the open ground outside the Myriad Spirit Valley suddenly changed their expressions.
    The other party was an elder of the Taixuan Sect!
    The Taixuan Sect's power was growing rapidly, its reputation soaring high. Even some sects from Dongling County were wary of it.
    Yet at this moment, a disciple from the declining Congyun Sect dared to scold, even insult, the Great Elder of the prestigious Taixuan Sect in front of all the sects from Shanhe County and Dongling County.
    This immediately left everyone present stunned.
    How could he dare?!
    Where did he get such audacity?
    Even Zhou Xi couldn't help but gasp, covering her mouth with her hand.
    On the other hand, Li Ran and Wang Hao felt their hearts surge with excitement, their faces alight with eagerness.
    On the opposite side, the Tianxuan Elder and the people from the Taixuan Sect were all shocked into a daze.
    But in an instant, the Tianxuan Elder came back to his senses, his face turning ashen, and his gaze immediately fell on Qinchuan: "You scourge! How dare you be so disrespectful to me, courting death!"
    The Tianxuan Elder was furious. He, the Great Elder of the Taixuan Sect, the first among the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County, was actually being insulted by a disciple from the Congyun Sect, the lowest of the six Superior Sects, right in front of all the sects from Shanhe County and Dongling County. It was a great humiliation; he couldn't quell his anger without crushing this brat on the spot!
    "Boom!"
    Without any hesitation, as he spoke, he made his move. A heavy palm strike was aimed fiercely at Qinchuan.
    That Palm Imprint's mana roiled, heavy as a mountain, showcasing its terrifying might. The mere presence of it was enough to horrify anyone. Not to mention the Condensed Truth Realm, even those in the Meridian Opening Realm, Spirit Martial Realm, or even Dao Palace Realm, would not be able to withstand it!
    This palm strike, if it landed, would be enough to reduce Qinchuan to a pile of mush.
    But Qinchuan remained unfazed, calm and composed, facing the opponent's strike with poise and serenity.
    "Boom!"
    Just then, right next to Qinchuan, the Congyun Sect's Great Elder Wu Wenxuan nonchalantly raised his hand and struck, shattering the Taixuan Sect Tianxuan Elder's Palm Imprint.
    "So you've broken through to the Immortal Platform Realm, no wonder you dare to swagger in front of me now."
    "However, with your mere strength of a beginner in the Immortal Platform Realm, thinking you can kill someone in front of me, you are still far from capable!"
    The Great Elder's expression was indifferent.
    "What?! Wasn't it said that the Great Elder of the Congyun Sect, had already run out of oil and was on the verge of passing away? How can he still possess such full spiritual energy and such formidable strength?!"
    Elders leading parties from the various major sects were all shocked, and their eyes suddenly filled with wariness when they looked at Wu Wenxuan.
    "Thud, thud, thud!"
    The Tianxuan Elder from the Taixuan Sect was sent reeling backward three steps, staggering as Wu Wenxuan's palm strike dismantled his Divine Ability Palm Seal, creating three large pits in the ground as his powerful force was released.
    His heart also leaped in surprise, having thought this Great Elder from the Congyun Sect was nothing but an empty husk, yet unexpectedly, he still wielded such power and his essence qi and divine energy were so abundant, effortlessly neutralizing his divine skill.
    However, he quickly darkened his expression and coldly said, "Daoist Wu, your Congyun Sect's disciple has spoken out of turn, insulting me. Yet, you dare to obstruct me from disciplining this child. Could it be that the Congyun Sect wishes to wage war against my Taixuan Sect?!"
    "Hahaha, wage war against your Taixuan Sect? Are you threatening us?"
    Hearing the Tianxuan Elder's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh derisively and then once again turned his gaze to the Tianxuan Elder, saying disdainfully, "An insect-like thing, also trying to gild its own face. A mere Taixuan Sect also wants to talk of waging war against my Congyun Sect?"
    "Even if my Congyun Sect has fallen, we are still from the lineage of the Imperial Dao. What is your Taixuan Sect to dare speak of waging war against the Congyun Sect?"
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    As soon as Qinchuan uttered these words, the expressions of everyone present changed again, looking at Qinchuan in disbelief.
    Many were astonished, wondering who this junior from the Congyun Sect was, daring to be so arrogant, speaking such bold words, so dismissive of the Taixuan Sect!
    Could it be he isn't worried about thoroughly enraging the Taixuan Sect, provoking them to truly attack the Congyun Sect?
    Could it be that the Congyun Sect... really is a camel that's bigger than a horse even when emaciated, still possessing hidden depths, confident in their own strength, and thus unafraid of the Taixuan Sect?
    Or perhaps... this was simply the Congyun Sect bluffing, intentionally acting so arrogantly in front of the other major sects, in an effort to intimidate all parties?
    But at that moment, the Tianxuan Elder was already trembling with rage because of Qinchuan's words: "You, you, what did you say? How dare you humiliate me like this, insult my Taixuan Sect, Wu Wenxuan, is this the attitude of your Congyun Sect?!"
    Pointing at Qinchuan, he said sternly to Wu Wenxuan, "Wu Wenxuan, if you don't hand over this child immediately today..."
    Before he could finish his threatening statement.
    Qinchuan had already grown impatient, saying, "Let him roll! If he utters one more word, kill him!"
    The onlookers were completely dumbfounded; just how audacious was this guy?
    Upon hearing this, the Great Elder Wu Wenxuan, without any hesitation, looked at the Tianxuan Elder and swung his hand in a slap towards him. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "You!"
    The Tianxuan Elder was immediately filled with shock and anger, not expecting Wu Wenxuan to actually dare to make a move, to heed a junior's words and attack him, an elder of the Taixuan Sect, with such impunity!
    Facing Wu Wenxuan's assault, the Tianxuan Elder naturally would not just sit idly by, waiting to be slapped away.
    If that really happened, he would truly lose face today, and the Taixuan Sect would be shamed along with him.
    He immediately let out an angry roar, his Cultivation Level from the Immortal Platform Realm fully erupting, with mana surging out of his body in an instant. He raised his hand to meet Wu Wenxuan's palm.
    "Boom!"
    Their palm imprints collided, and terrifying mana exploded in an instant, with an invisible force of energy wave releasing from the point of their clash.
    The Tianxuan Elder grunted, forced to retreat seven or eight steps continuously before stabilizing his posture. His complexion first turned pale, then flushed red, and finally, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood with a "puh".

 Chapter 157 The Mysterious Statue

    Seeing Wu Wenxuan actually make a move against the Elder of Taixuan Sect, people from all the major sects around were all startled.Especially when they saw Wu Wenxuan's palm shatter the Elder's defense, making him stagger back seven or eight steps to steady himself, even coughing up blood, everyone's heart grew cold, casting their gazes towards Wu Wenxuan with a hint of astonishment.
    They didn't understand why this Supreme Elder from Congyun Sect had suddenly become so aggressive and domineering, as if he had no concerns about provoking Taixuan Sect enough to start a war.
    Was it just to put on a grand display of force to intimidate the various powers present, or did Congyun Sect truly still have a deep foundation, fearing nothing from Taixuan Sect? Experience tales at empire
    Many speculative glances were exchanged, most inclined to believe the former.
    If Congyun Sect truly had a deep foundation and feared nothing from Taixuan Sect, they wouldn't have been suppressed for so long.
    Nor would Myriad Spirit Garden have become a public ground.
    "So that means... this Supreme Elder from Congyun Sect is probably at the end of his rope, hanging on to a last breath, trying to do something before death to deter all sides."
    The Elders from the various sects present thought secretly, their lips curling into almost imperceptible smiles.
    The Elder of Taixuan Sect also lifted his head to stare at Wu Wenxuan, his eyes flickering, as he seemed to have reached the same conclusion, his expression becoming even uglier.
    Wu Wenxuan was at his last gasp, trying to exhibit his might before dying, pretending to be full of energy, and attacked him so recklessly, especially under these circumstances where powers from all sides gathered, clearly aiming to deter everyone.
    And he, the Elder, had unfortunately walked right into the line of fire.
    With this in mind, the Elder's face was naturally not going to look good.
    At the same time, his gaze towards Wu Wenxuan also held a new degree of wariness.
    Such a person, on the brink of death, is often the most terrifying.
    Despite his unwillingness, the Elder of Taixuan Sect dared not confront Wu Wenxuan anymore, worried that Wu Wenxuan might really make an example out of him by killing him to warn the others, and then he would die a wrongful death.
    "Let's go!"
    The Elder of Taixuan Sect gave Qinchuan and Wu Wenxuan a deep look, forcefully suppressing the humiliation and anger in his heart, and led the disciples of Taixuan Sect to retreat.
    Although he had recently advanced to the Immortal Platform Realm, compared to Wu Wenxuan, who had reached the peak of this secret realm a hundred years ago, his strength was not at the same level. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The disciples of Taixuan Sect opened their mouths but could not speak, feeling their hearts pounding with shock.
    They had not expected the Supreme Elder from Congyun Sect to be so powerful, that even their Elder, who had advanced to the Immortal Platform Realm just days ago, was no match for him, and was so easily suppressed and defeated.
    "Hmph, this man is just having his final moment of brightness before death, appearing energetic and spirited when in reality, his light is nearly extinguished. If not for my cultivation level and strength, that palm strike of his should have been more than just a simple pushback."
    Back at the location previously occupied by the people of Taixuan Sect, the Elder's face was cold as he sneered, turning his head to glance at Wu Wenxuan with a wry smile, "He won't live much longer."
    "The more aggressive and overbearing he acts now, the more it indicates his condition is very poor, and he can't hold on for much longer, that's why he's eager to intimidate everyone."
    "It seems it won't be long before Congyun Sect, the former Imperial Dao Sect, will be completely extinguished in the long river of history!"
    "As for those disciples from Congyun Sect, once you enter Myriad Spirit Garden later, you needn't hold back when you encounter them!"
    Upon hearing this, the disciples of Taixuan Sect's eyes shone brightly.
    "Elder, rest assured. If those disciples from Congyun Sect dare to enter Myriad Spirit Garden, they will have stepped into Yama Hall, especially that lad named Qinchuan. I'll make sure he dies without a place to be buried, grinding his bones to dust and scattering them to the winds!"
    The disciples of Taixuan Sect began to speak one after another, and the gazes of those like Qiong Yuhua and Yu Jing towards Qinchuan were laced with a hint of cruelty.
    ...
    Qinchuan didn't take the people of Taixuan Sect to heart.
    He walked ahead, leading Zhou Xi and the others towards a stone sculpture in the middle of the clearing.
    This stone sculpture was a massive bird of prey, somewhat resembling an eagle in appearance, but with a longer and sharper beak, thicker and more robust legs, and longer, razor-like claws resembling fearsome iron hooks, which were clutching a giant serpent that grew a large horn.
    The sharp claws were piercing into the spine of the horned giant serpent, and its wings were spread as if to take flight.
    This sculpture had clearly been there for many years, covered in the traces of time.
    The major sects from all directions kept their distance from this sculpture, not daring to approach it.
    Even those entering the valley would walk around it from the sides.
    That's because the statue emanated an inexplicable deterrence and a sinister aura, making people instinctively fear it and dare not approach, with few being able to get close.
    The closer one got, the stronger the deterrence and malicious aura became, exerting great pressure both physically and psychologically.
    "What are these guys trying to do? They actually dare to get close to that sculpture? Are they tired of living?"
    Seeing Qinchuan and his group walking towards the stone sculpture, people from various sects all around immediately showed faces full of surprise.
    "I remember the last time Myriad Spirit Garden opened, the leading elder of Sunset Sect didn't believe in the evil nature of the sculpture and tried to get close to check out its secrets, but he and his disciples went mad before they were even ten meters away. Not long after, they all mysteriously dissipated their Primordial Spirits and fell one by one. That incident caused quite a stir back then."
    "Despite that incident, there are still people who don't know better and dare to approach the sculpture."
    People from all directions discussed animatedly.
    Seeing Qinchuan and the others walking towards the sculpture, even the people from Taixuan Sect were stunned: "Are these guys looking for death?"
    "Such strong deterrence and malicious aura, Young Master... I... I can't bear it..."
    Zhou Xi, pale-faced next to Qinchuan, spoke with difficulty.
    It wasn't just her, Li Ran and Wang Hao felt the same.
    Even the Grand Elder Wu Wenxuan felt a great deterrence, even stronger than what Zhou Xi and others were experiencing.
    Qinchuan seemed to only then remember something, looked back at them, then turned his gaze back to the massive sculpture. An invisible authority, imperceptible to outsiders, suddenly burst forth from within him, surging toward that statue.
    A clandestine light momentarily flashed through the sharp eyes of the eagle sculpture.
    The next moment, the deterrence and malicious aura pressing down on Qinchuan, Zhou Xi, and others dissipated as if they were smoke cleared by the wind.
    "Let's go."
    Qinchuan said calmly, continuing to lead Zhou Xi and the others forward.
    Zhou Xi and the others suddenly felt the deterrence and the assaulting sinister aura that weighed upon them vanish in an instant, leaving them all astonished. Seeing Qinchuan already stepping forward, they quickly followed, joining Qinchuan in front of this sculpture that had been unapproachable for countless years.
    The people from various powers around them were immediately taken aback, their eyes widening as they watched Qinchuan and his companions approach the eagle sculpture with composure, their widened eyes filled with disbelief.

 Chapter 158 The Bizarre Statue

    ```"What's going on, why aren't those guys affected by the statue's aura of suppression and the attack of its malicious Qi?"
    The surrounding crowd watched as Qinchuan and his group walked up to the statue unharmed, and they couldn't help but be shocked.
    Especially the people from the Taixuan Sect, the Tianxuan elder was also staring dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief.
    "Could it be that the statue's aura of suppression has dissipated?"
    Someone couldn't help but walk toward the statue, only to feel a powerful suppression bearing down on them like a landslide when they got just a few steps closer. At the same time, a strong and fierce malevolent Qi surged forward, assaulting their mind and spirit, causing their face to instantly turn pale, and they hurriedly retreated.
    "The suppression and malevolent Qi are still there!"
    The crowd immediately sucked in a cold breath.
    The statue's formidable aura of suppression and malevolent Qi were clearly still present, so why could these guys from the Congyun Sect get close to the statue?
    The crowd couldn't help but feel a mix of shock and suspicion, remembering that Myriad Spirit Garden was originally owned by the Congyun Sect.
    Could it be that this statue harbored some secret?
    Qinchuan didn't bother to pay attention to the people around him and reached out to gently touch the giant eagle sculpture in front of him.
    As he touched the giant eagle statue, a flicker of obscure light flashed in the eyes of the eagle once again.
    Qinchuan closed his eyes, as if sensing something, and his brows suddenly furrowed slightly.
    As he touched the giant eagle, an array of divine patterns that outsiders couldn't see rose from the huge open space in front of Myriad Spirit Garden.
    These countless golden divine patterns formed a great formation, manifesting within Qinchuan's perception.
    In one direction, the formation patterns appeared somewhat dim and lusterless, with wisps of grey-black Qi emanating from that area.
    Qinchuan suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a trace of astonished surprise, and a sharp glint burst forth, putting Zhou Xi and the others under an involuntary pressure.
    "Brother Qin, what's wrong?" Li Ran and Wang Hao couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.
    Qinchuan's gaze fell on the one-horned giant Jiao under the eagle's claws, and after sensing it carefully, a mocking smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
    Without responding to Li Ran and Wang Hao's inquiries, Qinchuan drew back his hand from the giant eagle and looked toward the entrance of Myriad Spirit Valley.
    "Let's go, Myriad Spirit Garden is about to open," Qinchuan said indifferently, leading the others toward the valley entrance.
    "What is this kid talking about? The Myriad Spirit Garden is about to open? Isn't it customary for the garden to open tomorrow?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the people from various sects around them all paused, their faces wearing peculiar expressions as they looked at Qinchuan.
    "You're taking a kid's word for it?"
    "However, how did these people from the Congyun Sect approach that statue? Are they not affected by the statue's aura of suppression and the malevolent Qi it emits?"
    "What was that kid fumbling with on the statue just now? What secret does the statue hold?"
    Many people around were discussing among themselves.
    Some shifted their gaze thoughtfully. This statue had stood here for so many years, and no one had ever been able to approach it, let alone touch it.
    From the terrifying aura of suppression and malevolent Qi emanating from the statue, it was obvious that it was no ordinary statue.
    As Qinchuan led the group away from the statue's vicinity, someone suddenly stepped forward, "Hey, kid, didn't you feel the suppression and the malevolent Qi from that statue just now? How did you get close to that statue, and what were you looking for on it? What secret does the statue actually hold?"
    ```
    This was the leading elder from the Sunset Sect of Dongling County, whose Cultivation Level was even more profound than that of the Tianxuan Elder, sitting at the Intermediate Stage of the Immortal Platform.
    Moreover, it seemed that he was not far from the Late Stage of the Immortal Platform.
    "Indeed, I have not sensed the oppressive aura or malevolence you speak of. As for any secrets the statue holds, why don't you investigate it yourself to find out?"
    Qinchuan cast a faint glance at the other party, uninterested in further banter, and continued to walk forward.
    "Stop right there!"
    "Hmph, if I could approach that statue, why would I be asking you?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the leading elder of the Sunset Sect immediately darkened in expression and said coldly.
    He then glanced at Wu Wenxuan, but his eyes betrayed no fear. In his opinion, Wu Wenxuan was simply putting on a brave front, a last flicker of light before burning out. Even if Wu Wenxuan was at the Peak of the Immortal Platform, how much strength could he possibly exert?
    "Hmph, boy, watch your tone. Don't think that just because you have Daoist Brother Wu backing you up, you can be disrespectful to me. I ask you a question, and you answer it..." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Scram!"
    However, before he could finish his sentence, Qinchuan's gaze suddenly turned icy.
    He shouted loudly, his voice booming like thunder.
    The Sunset Sect's leading elder was caught off guard and jolted by the shout, then realizing the peculiar looks from the crowd around him, his face turned crimson with embarrassment and rage.
    He was scolded by a mere youth and even got startled by it, which was supremely humiliating.
    He immediately seethed with anger, "You ignorant fool, daring to shout at me, you're seeking death!"
    As he spoke, he raised his hand and lunged at Qinchuan with a palm strike.
    Wu Wenxuan, the Taixuan Sect's Grand Elder standing beside Qinchuan, was about to take action.
    But at that moment, the giant eagle statue as if coming to life, its sharp eyes suddenly lit up with an intense glow. Then, a colossal phantom eagle burst forth from its gaze, issuing a piercing cry, and in an instant charged towards the Sunset Sect's elder.
    Under the long screech, the elder's Divine Skills instantly dissipated, his Mana shattered.
    With a flap of the giant eagle's wings, the leading elder of the Sunset Sect screamed miserably, as if struck by a giant mountain, he was hurled sideways, exploding into a cloud of Blood Mist before even hitting the ground.
    The phantom of the giant eagle also vanished without a trace at that instant, as if it had never appeared.
    The surrounding crowd, which had been buzzing with conversation, now involuntarily tightened their pupils, and their words abruptly cut off. Staring at the swirling cloud of blood, everyone was stricken with horror, chilled from head to toe.
    "What... what just happened?"
    "I think I just saw the statue come to life, and a phantom eagle burst from its eyes, killing Elder Hong of the Sunset Sect with a flap of its wings..."
    The people around turned ashen, sweat dripping from their trembling bodies as they stammered out.
    They were truly frightened.
    Elder Hong of the Sunset Sect, who wielded the Intermediate Stage, nearing Late Stage, Cultivation Level, was dead just like that!
    Moreover, killed by a phantom that emerged from the statue!
    He had not even a chance to resist, being crushed into a mist of blood.
    How could they not be scared and dismayed?
    This statue had stood here for tens of thousands of years.
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    It was only when someone approached that it would exert a tremendous oppressive aura and malevolence, and it had never manifested such supernatural power and actively attacked someone like this before!

 Chapter 159 Setting the Rules

    everyone was frightened by this sudden turn of events.the statue turned out to be not merely a statue after all, it actually contained a deadly trap.
    although nobody knew why the statue suddenly exhibited its miraculous power and killed elder hong of the sunset sect from dongling county,
    they all had their suspicions, vaguely feeling that perhaps elder hong's use of excessively powerful mana and the revealing of his strong intent to kill had provoked the statue.
    thinking thus, the elder from taixuan sect felt a chill of fear.
    previously, he had clashed with wu wenxuan and had also carelessly used his mana, luckily without triggering the statue's lethal mechanism, or else he too would have been finished.
    "isn't it nice to live well? why go seeking death?"
    qinchuan glanced indifferently at the blood mist that was once elder hong of the sunset sect and shook his head.
    "..."
    the crowd all around involuntarily twitched at the corners of their mouths as they looked at qinchuan with eyes filled with astonishment and uncertainty. this young man was indeed a bit eerie. the giant eagle statue had killed elder hong of the sunset sect, so why didn't it strike down this madcap as well?!
    at the same time, seeing wu wenxuan, the supreme elder of congyun sect, actually following behind qinchuan, the crowd couldn't help but feel astonished and suspicious.
    "who on earth is this young man? even the supreme elder of congyun sect, who is already running out of steam, is personally protecting him?!"
    some people whispered among themselves.
    "he's just a brat from the condensed truth realm, relying on wu wenxuan to protect him and acting with no regard for the gravity of the situation. first, he provoked the elder from taixuan sect, and now he has caused elder hong from the sunset sect to lose his life because of him. this kid is on the brink of death, and the congyun sect will suffer disaster because of this!"
    "..."
    qinchuan did not bother to pay attention to the discussions among the crowd.
    he instead strode towards the entrance of myriad spirit valley.
    "does this kid really think the myriad spirit garden will open today?"
    the people around him mocked as they saw this.
    according to tradition, the myriad spirit garden would not open until tomorrow.
    however, at that moment,
    a booming sound suddenly erupted from within the myriad spirit valley, as though the firmament was collapsing. the void above the valley distorted abruptly, with various astonishing phenomena emerging.
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    endless pale mists surged within the myriad spirit valley.
    "whirl!"
    boundless spiritual energy suddenly burst forth from myriad spirit valley.
    those streams of pale spiritual energy, like numerous cang long dragons, seemed to solidify into reality, astonishing all those present.
    then, accompanied by a tremor that shook the earth and the mountains,
    boundless divine radiance emerged from beneath the ground and the void, intertwining together.
    a massive spatial vortex slowly appeared at the entrance of the myriad spirit valley.
    all the people from every direction were stunned.
    looking at this scene before them, their eyes all revealed a look of astonishment.
    "the myriad spirit garden! the myriad spirit garden has truly opened!"
    "what's happening? why has the opening of the myriad spirit garden been brought forward? isn't it supposed to open tomorrow?!"
    everyone was shocked to the core, especially those who had just been mocking and ridiculing qinchuan for his lack of awareness regarding the proper time, showing even more dramatic expressions.
    but soon, everyone came to their senses.
    the forces that were originally stationed around the clearing immediately perked up, with everyone standing and rushing back toward the spatial vortex at the entrance of myriad spirit valley.
    "myriad spirit garden has opened, hurry over!"
    the leading elders of various forces took their respective sect disciples and quickly surged towards the entrance of the myriad spirit garden.
    qinchuan and his group had started walking towards the valley's mouth from the beginning, naturally positioning them at the very front. your next read is at empire
    reaching the front of the spatial vortex of the myriad spirit garden, qinchuan suddenly stopped and turned back to look at the people from the various major sects.
    "the myriad spirit garden was originally a secret realm developed by my congyun sect, and while i won't stop you from entering, nor will i prevent you from picking heavenly treasure materials, i do have a rule that must be stated first!"
    qinchuan swept his gaze over the people from the various powers and suddenly said in a loud voice.
    "a rule? hahaha, kid, only the strong can make rules. what are you to talk to us about rules?!"
    "boy, the congyun sect is already in decline. who knows how long it can hold on! you think that with wu wenxuan protecting you, you can discuss rules with us? preposterous! get lost!"
    the leading elders of the various forces sneered, looking at qinchuan with unfriendly expressions.
    however, although their expressions were unfriendly, none of them made a move.
    the scene of elder hong being killed by the giant eagle statue had clearly intimidated some of them, causing a certain wariness in their hearts and deterring them from rashly striking out here.
    qinchuan merely glanced at everyone disdainfully and said, "i can't be bothered to waste words with you. the rule stands here. whether you follow it or not is up to you."
    "however, i still need to remind you, it's best to behave yourselves. in this whole wide world, no one has ever been able to overstep my rules!"
    as he spoke, qinchuan's gaze circled around the crowd, only to see that everyone was clearly sneering and didn't take his words seriously at all. he didn't care and simply stated his rules indifferently.
    the rules were simple.
    those who entered the garden to pick spiritual medicine were not to pick any that were under five hundred years old.
    all spiritual medicine, except those whose roots were used as medicine, must not have their roots pulled out.
    additionally, no one was to trespass in the prohibited areas within the garden.
    "there's one last thing, a rule set specifically for those from the taixuan sect!"
    "i am a man of my word. if anyone from taixuan sect enters the myriad spirit garden, they should just be tourists. if they touch a single plant, this myriad spirit garden will become their graveyard!"
    having said this, qinchuan no longer wasted words, nor did he pay attention to the faces of the crowd, especially the livid expressions of the people from taixuan sect. leading zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao, he stepped directly into the spatial vortex behind him.
    the myriad spirit garden had special prohibitions that prevented older and stronger individuals from entering.
    although qinchuan had means to control the prohibitions, there was no need to go to great lengths.
    thus, supreme elder wu wenxuan and the elders from other sects remained outside waiting.
    "hmph, that damned brat, truly arrogant to the extreme, to actually dare to threaten us like this. who does he think he is?"
    "he better not let me run into him in the myriad spirit garden, or else i'll make sure he has nowhere to bury his corpse!"
    the disciples from the various sects coldly huffed.
    a mere martial artist from the condensed truth realm dares to be so bold in front of them, setting rules as if he owns the myriad spirit garden?
    don't they realize how long the congyun sect has been in decline!
    and the people from the taixuan sect were all livid with color in their faces, being threatened by a little devil from the condensed truth realm was there anything more humiliating than this?
    "he's digging his own grave!"
    saint heir xiao motian of the taixuan sect said coldly, his gaze icy as he watched qinchuan disappear into the spatial vortex, his killing intent surging.
    "let's go in!"
    the disciples from the various sects rushed towards the entrance to the myriad spirit garden and entered one after another, vanishing into the spatial vortex.
    the leading elders from the various forces stayed outside, with many glancing towards wu wenxuan. some sneered, "it seems the congyun sect has regained its former glory and splendor, otherwise why would they dare disregard our various sects like this? wu dao-friend, wouldn't you agree?"

 Chapter 160 Even the Maids Are Better than You

    ```wu wenxuan swept his gaze over the elders from the various major sects and said indifferently, "although the congyun sect is in decline and no longer as glorious as in the past, we do not fear trouble."
    "oh? heh, i heard that elder wu, you were injured at your core in a previous encounter, and such injuries to the core are not so easily healed, are they? and elder wu, you are also of advanced age; i wonder how much longer this body can hold out?"
    the elder from the li mountain sword sect said with a chuckle, yet his eyes flashed with a sharp edge.
    "elder wu, today you show such assertiveness towards the tianxuan elder from the taixuan sect. do you feel that your days are numbered and thus you muster your strength to intimidate us?"
    the elder from the red daen gate also spoke, although there was a smile on his face, it was a cold one.
    the elders from the other major sects around them all stared at wu wenxuan with cold, mocking smiles, like a pack of wolves surrounding their prey.
    wu wenxuan remained calm, "indeed, my lifespan is not much longer, but as long as i am alive for a day, you need not think about taking advantage of my congyun sect!"
    ...
    after passing through the space vortex, qinchuan and zhou xi, among others, smoothly entered the myriad spirit garden.
    the myriad spirit garden is an incredibly vast secret realm.
    within the entire secret realm, there were numerous medicinal fields that once nurtured endless spirit grasses and heavenly treasures materials.
    however, many of the medicinal fields are now desolate.
    because, after the decline of the congyun sect, the myriad spirit garden became public domain.
    every time the myriad spirit garden was opened, these forces would enter in droves, utterly disregarding the rules, rampantly taking various spirit grasses and heavenly treasures materials without leaving roots.
    this caused many spiritual medicines to vanish.
    the rules that qinchuan had mentioned earlier before entering the garden were the rules for harvesting spiritual medicines adhered to by the disciples of the congyun sect in the past.
    only by following these rules could the spiritual medicines in the myriad spirit garden continue to thrive for a long time.
    however, at this moment,
    looking at the desolate medicinal fields before him, even though qinchuan had expected as much, he couldn't help but feel a bit angry.
    the desolate medicinal fields before him were, without a doubt, the result of the disrespectful actions of the disciples from the various forces who entered the garden to harvest, ignoring the established rules.
    this led to the extinction of many spiritual medicines in the myriad spirit garden today.
    fortunately, the myriad spirit garden was large and vast enough.
    otherwise, if it was pillaged every thousand years by the various forces like a locust plague, the spiritual medicines in the myriad spirit garden would likely have been completely extinct.
    nevertheless, although the heavenly treasures materials in the myriad spirit garden are no longer as abundant and prosperous as in the past, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within the garden is still very abundant.
    this is after all a secret realm that he personally opened up long ago, with countless gathering spirit type formations arranged underground. s~ea??h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    in addition, he had communicated with the divine realm back then and drew a strand of the divine realm's innate qi into the earth, ensuring that the spiritual energy in the myriad spirit garden would not diminish over time.
    "tenacious bull grass!"
    "brother qin, i've found the spiritual medicine!"
    from not far away came the excited shout of li ran.
    qinchuan looked over and saw in the overgrown medicinal field, a high-rank spirit grass called tenacious bull grass quietly growing there.
    "hahaha, our luck is too good, to have found a high-rank spiritual medicine just as we entered. this tenacious bull grass is extremely valuable."
    as li ran was about to go harvest the spirit grass, he was stopped by qinchuan, "do not touch it!"
    li ran was immediately taken aback.
    ```
    qinchuan shook his head and said, "this celestial bull grass is still a sapling, not yet mature. its medicinal properties haven't fully settled down, and its value for use in medicine isn't high. let's leave it. next time the myriad spirit garden opens, this celestial bull grass will surely be completely mature. only fully mature celestial bull grass can be considered high-rank spiritual medicine."
    although li ran felt somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, he still didn't touch the celestial bull grass.
    "hahaha, it seems we're really in luck. to think that we'd find a stalk of high-rank spiritual medicine celestial bull grass just as we entered!"
    just then, several taixuan sect disciples who had also been transported through the space vortex to where qinchuan and the others were, immediately noticed the celestial bull grass in front of li ran. one of the disciples was immediately overjoyed.
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    following that, the several taixuan sect disciples turned their gazes onto qinchuan and his companions, their delight growing even more.
    one of them sneered, "it seems like it's a double surprise. not only did we find a stalk of high-rank spiritual medicine just as we came in, but we also got transported to the same place as the people from congyun sect."
    qinchuan, last time at congyun sect, i was defeated by your hands, a disgrace of the greatest humiliation. i swore i must kill you; today, this myriad spirit garden will be your final resting place!"
    qiong yuhua and yu jing were among these taixuan sect disciples.
    as for the saint heir of taixuan sect, xiao motian, and some other taixuan sect disciples, they were not present, obviously having been scattered when they passed through the space vortex, not having been transported together.
    this was normal.
    there were simply too many taixuan sect disciples who had come this time; it was impossible for all of them to enter the space vortex at the same time, so naturally, they were scattered during the transportation.
    qinchuan, zhou xi, and li ran, along with wang hao, four people in total, had entered the space vortex in sync, and thus were not scattered.
    seeing qiong yuhua and other taixuan sect disciples, li ran and wang hao's expressions instantly changed slightly.
    in front of them, qiong yuhua and yu jing's group, which totaled up to nine people, had cultivation auras that were all exceedingly strong.
    aside from qiong yuhua and yu jing, there were three others dressed in the attire of true disciples of the taixuan sect, clearly indicating they were also true disciples of the taixuan sect.
    their side had a total of only four people. not to mention cultivation level, they were already at a disadvantage just in terms of numbers, and in terms of cultivation level, they were also at a disadvantage, so naturally, they were on alert.
    qinchuan turned his head and took a cold look at qiong yuhua and yu jing, the two who were watching him with murderous intent, and said indifferently, "i was wondering who it was. it turns out to be two losers."
    "hmph, qinchuan, it is said that one should examine old acquaintances with fresh eyes after a three-day absence. although i was defeated by your hands in the past, the me of now is no longer the me from before."
    "the state of mind you've comprehended is indeed formidable, but after returning to the sect, i trained diligently, using illusion techniques to stabilize my spirit, and will not fall into your state of mind again. today, i will wash away the humiliation of that day!"
    "kill!"
    yu jing snorted coldly and leapt out like a fierce tiger. simultaneously, his longsword was drawn, exuding a chilling cold, as he slashed toward qinchuan.
    confronting yu jing's assault, qinchuan seemed unfazed, not even shifting his stance in the slightest: "a loser like you isn't qualified to exchange blows with me. even the maid by my side is stronger than you."
    "zhou xi, he's all yours," said qinchuan lightly.
    zhou xi, upon hearing these words, couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth slightly, giving qinchuan an annoyed glare, apparently dissatisfied with his tone.
    yet her movements bore no hesitation, immediately darting out from beside qinchuan.
    after awakening the taiyin treasure body, zhou xi's potential had greatly increased, and her rate of training had also greatly enhanced.
    moreover, qinchuan's teachings that day, revealing many methods and techniques regarding cultivation, had given her an epiphany, advancing her cultivation by leaps and bounds. she had already broken through the shackles of the meridian opening realm third layer's peak, advancing to the meridian opening realm fourth layer.
    although in terms of cultivation level, she was still somewhat inferior to yu jing, the taiyin treasure body was known to be comparable to a supreme body. she had endured no less than eight streams of innate qi when she was awakened, her potential boundless, and her power unimaginable.
    the power of taiyin she had cultivated was many times more powerful than it had been initially.
    a bright flash of sword light flickered, and in an instant, a bone-chilling cold seemed to freeze the soul.
    yu jing only felt a terrifying chill suddenly invading his body, causing his movements to become significantly more rigid and slowed.
    then, with a "clang," yu jing was sent flying with his sword, blood spurting from his mouth, as a thick layer of ice crystallized over his chest. his pupils instantly contracted to the size of pinpoints.

 Chapter 161 The Power of the Treasured Body

    "what? brother yu jing was actually sent flying by a single sword strike, such a cold aura, such strong true qi!" s~ea??h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality."brother yu jing!"
    qiong yuhua and the other disciples of the taixuan sect were immediately shocked beyond belief and rushed forward to catch yu jing.
    yu jing was at the peak of the fifth layer of the meridian opening realm, possessing an incredibly formidable strength. among the true disciples of his generation in the taixuan sect, he ranked extremely high. to see him sent flying by a single sword strike from zhou xi was truly astonishing to them.
    especially since the cultivation realm zhou xi displayed during this attack was clearly only at the fourth layer of the meridian opening realm, a whole major realm lower than yu jing.
    "heh, is this all the capability of a disciple from the taixuan sect?"
    "not even able to defeat my maid, yet still clamoring to kill me, how laughable."
    qinchuan shook his head and sneered.
    qinchuan wasn't surprised at all that zhou xi had been able to send yu jing flying with a single sword strike while being at a lower level.
    the taiyin treasure body is one of the world's ten great treasured bodies, comparable to some of the supreme bodies from legend.
    when zhou xi awakened her taiyin treasure body with his help, she absorbed eight strands of innate qi. the taiyin treasure body she awakened was incredibly perfect, its power surpassing that of ordinary taiyin treasure bodies, and its potential was far greater.
    moreover, with his guidance and training, if zhou xi still couldn't overwhelm yu jing, then her taiyin treasure body would have been a waste, and how could it be called one of the ten great treasured bodies, comparable to supreme bodies?
    hearing qinchuan's words, zhou xi fought against the urge to rush over and bite him hard.
    li ran and wang hao both had their mouths wide open in shock, also not having expected zhou xi's strength to have improved so rapidly.
    and for qiong yuhua and the other taixuan sect disciples who heard qinchuan's words, their faces turned incredibly grim.
    especially qiong yuhua, who felt extreme suspicion and doubt in his heart.
    back in the days at the congyun sect, qiong yuhua had sparred with zhou xi.
    at that time, zhou xi was not bad in strength, but certainly not remarkable enough, and he had defeated her.
    he had not expected that in such a short period, zhou xi's strength would undergo such a drastic change, improving so terrifyingly that even the much stronger yu jing was defeated by her single sword strike.
    what exactly had happened to this person in such a short month or so to cause her strength to grow to such an extent?
    "let's attack together, kill them all!"
    qiong yuhua's expressions shifted unpredictably. although zhou xi's displayed strength was extremely unexpected, and even yu jing had been defeated by her single sword strike, he still didn't want to let go of the opportunity to kill qinchuan and his companions, his eyes brimming with killing intent.
    it wasn't just him, but also the other taixuan sect disciples.
    before they entered the myriad spirit garden, they had already received hints from the tianxuan elders¡ªto make all those from the congyun sect be buried here.
    none shall leave alive!
    although zhou xi's strength was unexpectedly strong, in the end, she was just one person.
    at most, there was also qinchuan.
    as for li ran and wang hao, he didn't even consider them a threat.
    back in the congyun sect, they had already witnessed the strength of li ran and wang hao; mere defeated opponents, not worth mentioning.
    aside from yu jing, they had four true disciples on their side, and the other four were also experts among the top ten inner sect disciples. although not true disciples, their strength was also incredibly formidable.
    several of them joining forces, their chances of victory were very high.
    "kill!"
    the next moment, several figures employed their movement techniques, rushing towards qinchuan and his companions with a murderous aura, ready to slay them all.
    feeling their resolute intent to kill, qinchuan raised an eyebrow and turned to walk away, his voice clear yet indifferent, "kill them all."
    to him, they were mere underlings unworthy of his attention.
    but if those lowly ants insisted on seeking death, crawling under his feet, he wouldn't mind crushing them with one foot.
    hearing qinchuan's words,
    zhou xi's eyes instantly frosted over, and her longsword emitted a chilling cold, causing the temperature of the void to plummet.
    the frosty air, whipped up by the spiritual windstorm around zhou xi, transformed into a piercingly cold gale, bone-chilling and sharp as a blade, rolling towards qiong yuhua and the others.
    the piercing chill invaded the bodies of qiong yuhua and his comrades, even their true qi was unable to block it.
    the frostbiting cold made their martial meridians and meridians seem to freeze and solidify, disrupting the flow of their true qi; their physical movements too were affected, losing their agility and speed.
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    "how is this possible, how has her aura become so much stronger than before?!"
    qiong yuhua was horrified, immediately stimulating his crimson flame king body to counter the intense chill.
    however, the crimson flame king body wasn't amongst the most superior of king bodies, so how could it withstand the taiyin true qi radiating from zhou xi's taiyin treasure body?
    even as qiong yuhua activated his crimson flame king body, he found it difficult to completely resist the bone-piercing cold.
    zhou xi's eyes were icy cold; she moved like a lotus, her pure white robe fluttering as she advanced with her movement technique towards the taixuan sect disciples. the coldness around her grew even more fierce, quickly frosting the desolate grass with a layer of frost.
    li ran and wang hao glanced at qinchuan, who had turned to walk into the distance, exchanged a look, and followed zhou xi side by side, planning to join her in annihilating these taixuan sect disciples.
    however, before they could catch up,
    there was a flash of white light from zhou xi's hand.
    one of the taixuan sect's inner sect disciples up ahead immediately shrank his pupils; his body, stiffened by the cold, had greatly reduced coordination. facing zhou xi's lightning-fast sword stroke, he couldn't even move to dodge and was struck by zhou xi, sealing his throat.
    a terrifying chill emanated from his neck. without even a chance to cry out, he fell to the ground, his voice forever silenced.
    after that, zhou xi's sword danced through the air, regardless of how exceptional those taixuan sect disciples were within their own sect.
    but at this moment, under the terrifying cold enveloping them, their bodies and meridians were stiff, their martial meridians constricted due to the extreme cold, reducing the efficiency of their true qi flow. their true strength was inaccessible, and their bodies full of weak spots.
    in just a few breaths' time, the remaining taixuan sect disciples became motionless in the dancing sword light at zhou xi's hand.
    on their necks, or over their hearts, blossomed crystal and blood-stained ice flowers.
    "your strength..."
    qiong yuhua had an ice flower blooming on his chest, his gaze fixated on zhou xi, filled with disbelief and deep unwillingness. he opened his mouth to say something but never got to finish; his life faded away.
    zhou xi glanced at qiong yuhua and the others, sheathed her sword, and started walking towards qinchuan.
    "bang, bang, bang!"
    the bodies of qiong yuhua and the others finally collapsed to the ground.
    meanwhile, li ran and wang hao, who had intended to join zhou xi, stared blankly at the bodies of qiong yuhua and the others sprawled on the ground.
    they hadn't even had the chance to make a move.
    yet, the battle was already over.

 Chapter 162 Request to Follow

    li ran and wang hao exchanged glances, both seeing the full shock in each other's eyes.they took a deep breath and quickly picked up the storage bags of qiong yuhua and others from the ground, then hurried after qinchuan and zhou xi.
    ...
    "aren't you worried that i won't be able to handle them?"
    zhou xi caught up with qinchuan's pace and spoke up.
    "if you can't even deal with those few minions, then your taiyin treasure body would be a bit too waste."
    on hearing this, qinchuan glanced at her sidelong and spoke indifferently.
    "do you have that much trust in my strength?"
    at his words, zhou xi couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
    qinchuan ignored the eye roll from zhou xi and didn't engage in conversation. at this moment, li ran and wang hao finally came back to their senses and quickly followed, but they looked hesitant to speak.
    "if you have something to say, just say it. what's with the hesitancy?"
    noticing the ambivalence in li ran and wang hao, qinchuan raised an eyebrow and said.
    "we... brother qin, we also wish to follow you like sister zhou. please allow us to become your followers!"
    li ran and wang hao exchanged a look and then made their decision with determination.
    ever since qinchuan defeated the disciples of the taixuan sect at the cloud hall and guided them in their martial skills, they had been thoroughly impressed by him.
    furthermore, after qinchuan's lecture at the heaven-piercing peak, they had profound realizations and benefitted greatly, and their admiration for qinchuan grew even stronger.
    now seeing zhou xi, who hadn't followed qinchuan for long, achieve such a terrifying improvement in strength in a short time, the thought of following him immediately sprang up in their minds.
    "follow me like zhou xi? do you two also want to serve me as maids?" sea??h th§× novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    qinchuan looked at li ran and wang hao in astonishment.
    li ran and wang hao's faces flushed red, and they said, "brother qin, we mean as followers..."
    how could the two of them, grown men, possibly serve as maids?
    qinchuan gave a faint smile and shook his head, "i am not one to take on followers lightly."
    to become his followers was not as simple as that.
    back when he roamed the world, the followers he took on were all exceptional sovereigns that shook the heavens.
    at the very least, they were freaks of nature that were rarely seen in the world.
    although li ran and wang hao had decent talent, they were still far from the term "freaks of nature."
    not to mention li ran and wang hao.
    even zhou xi, who had awakened the taiyin treasure body, was in qinchuan's eyes still somewhat lacking.
    if it were not for the longstanding relationship between the zhou family and the qin family, plus the previous condition he had used to persuade her to annul the engagement, he wouldn't have agreed to keep zhou xi by his side as a maid.
    however, when zhou xi awakened the taiyin treasure body and persisted in absorbing eight strands of innate qi, it did make qinchuan look at her more highly and accept her a bit more.
    after all, for a houtian martial artist to complete the innate and absorb eight strands of innate qi was not something ordinary people could achieve. without a sufficiently firm dao heart and resilience, it would be impossible to do.
    upon hearing qinchuan's refusal, li ran and wang hao's expressions immediately dimmed, but they still persisted, asking, "brother qin, what would it take for you to accept us?"
    qinchuan glanced at them indifferently and shook his head, saying, "why must you be so persistent in this matter? i know you wish to follow me, purely to receive my guidance."
    "you both have some aptitude and insight and are sufficiently loyal to the congyun sect. i don't mind giving you some advice. here's what we'll do in the myriad spirit garden, if you have any confusion regarding martial arts, you may ask me."
    seeing qinchuan shake his head, li ran and wang hao looked even more disheartened, but upon hearing qinchuan's following words, a glimmer of hope shone in their eyes.
    although they still regretted not being able to follow qinchuan, just receiving his guidance was already a tremendous stroke of luck.
    they had both been present during qinchuan's lectures at heaven-piercing peak and were deeply aware of his unique insights into martial arts and his formidable martial arts knowledge.
    those little cultivation tricks, the seemingly insignificant details that were actually crucial, and his sharp critiques and analyses of various martial skills, all were profoundly admired by them.
    having received qinchuan's promise of guidance, the two were naturally unwilling to miss this opportunity and hastened to bring forth their cultivation confusions, requesting qinchuan's insights.
    qinchuan addressed their confusions with ease and clarity.
    most issues that martial artists encountered during their cultivation, which seemed non-existent in front of qinchuan, were pointed out by him with pinpoint accuracy. he could even list several ways to solve these problems, leaving li ran and wang hao dumbfounded. with a bit of comprehension, they experienced an epiphany, as if enlightenment had been poured into them.
    zhou xi was also listening intently by the side, her beautiful eyes occasionally glancing at qinchuan, feeling inexplicably as if there was nothing in the world he did not know, as he effortlessly proposed various solutions.
    as she watched, zhou xi couldn't help but become a bit infatuated.
    "bang!"
    because she was so focused on qinchuan, zhou xi failed to notice a large tree in front of her and bumped straight into its trunk.
    the three of them couldn't help but glance sideways, their expressions a mixture of amusement and bewilderment.
    "sister zhou, are you alright?"
    li ran couldn't help but ask.
    zhou xi's cheeks turned slightly red as she shot li ran a fierce glare, then walked around the tree and continued forward.
    the group kept walking and talking, and after a while, li ran and wang hao no longer raised questions. they reviewed qinchuan's previous words in their minds, then firmly committed them to memory, planning to return to the sect and digest them thoroughly in tranquility.
    after walking some more, they suddenly smelled a rich fragrance.
    "such a fresh scent, it's the fragrance of spiritual medicine!"
    the group immediately became invigorated.
    apart from the high-ranked spiritual medicine, taurus grass, which they had found but was not yet mature at the beginning, they had not discovered any other spiritual medicines in the myriad spirit garden.
    now, finally, they had found something.
    "it's the scent of the gathering spirit red fruit, such a rich fragrance indicates that this gathering spirit red fruit has reached maturity," qinchuan said, having also detected the fresh aroma in the air. a trace of intrigue appeared in his eyes as he identified the source of the fragrance and estimated its age to be at least a thousand years.
    upon hearing qinchuan's words, zhou xi and the others were taken aback. they had not yet seen the spiritual medicine, but just from the mingled scent in the air, he knew what it was?
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    and he could even determine its age?
    li ran and wang hao quickly followed the scent and darted off.
    "it really is the gathering spirit red fruit!"
    they soon discovered the source of the fragrance and exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the gathering spirit red fruit before them.
    zhou xi looked at qinchuan in amazement, only to see him with an unperturbed expression, seemingly unsurprised by the find.

 Chapter 163 Ten Thousand Years Medicine Age

    ```the gathering spirit red fruit, an extremely precious high-rank spiritual medicine, can be directly refined to enhance cultivation level without any side effects. it also purifies and refines the true qi within the body, further solidifying the foundation and strengthening the foundation.
    qinchuan had previously chosen not to rush his breakthrough to the meridian opening realm because he was worried that advancing too quickly would shake his foundation. otherwise, with his methods, it would not have been difficult for him to increase his cultivation level.
    now, having encountered this millennium-old gathering spirit red fruit, he could resolve his worries and quickly enrich his foundation, allowing him to confidently break through to the condensed truth realm and step into the meridian opening realm.
    "indeed, these are the millennium-aged gathering spirit red fruits, a total of five. they have all fully ripened. you each take one," he said.
    qinchuan glanced at the gathering spirit red fruit tree in front of him and found that, indeed, its age exceeded a thousand years, and the fruits that had congealed on it were fully ripe.
    he picked five gathering spirit red fruits and tossed three of them to li ran and the others. however, li ran and his companions hesitated and refused, saying, "brother qin, you are still at the early stage of the condensed truth realm, you should keep these gathering spirit red fruits for your own refining."
    qinchuan indifferently responded, "if i give them to you, just accept them."
    "gathering spirit red fruits are different from other spiritual medicines. each person can only refine one; the effect of a second will be greatly diminished. i'll keep two, one to refine will suffice, and the other i intend to use for refining a certain elixir."
    in fact, not just the gathering spirit red fruit, many similar medicines meant to enhance cultivation level have similar restrictions¡ªthe first use has an excellent effect, but subsequent uses have greatly diminished results.
    upon hearing qinchuan's words, li ran and the others finally accepted the fruits.
    the group did not rush to refine the gathering spirit red fruits right away, but continued on their way.
    qinchuan knew the myriad spirit garden like the back of his hand, so he did not wander aimlessly but instead had a clear goal, heading straight north.
    after so many times of reckless harvesting by the major sects, the vast majority of the outer fields of the myriad spirit garden were already barren, with only limited spiritual medicines remaining.
    to obtain more spiritual medicine, one had to go deeper into the myriad spirit garden.
    in the deeper regions of the myriad spirit garden, there were not only fields of herbs but also endless mountain ranges, dense primeval forests, and even many powerful demon beasts.
    it was precisely because of the dangers in the inner areas of the deep regions of the myriad spirit garden that these areas' spiritual medicines had been spared from the hands of disciples from various sects who had entered in the past.
    in addition, there are some dangerous forbidden areas within the myriad spirit garden.
    qinchuan came to the myriad spirit garden not only to gather herbs but also to take a look at the largest of those forbidden areas.
    not long after qinchuan and the others left the location of the gathering spirit red fruit tree...
    a group of disciples from li mountain sword sect raced from another direction to the place where the gathering spirit red fruits were located.
    seeing that the medicine tree of the gathering spirit red fruit was completely barren without a single fruit remaining, the leader's face immediately darkened.
    he rushed up to the gathering spirit red fruit tree and, upon discovering fresh picking traces, his expression became even uglier.
    "someone got here first!" lin xuan said with a cold look in his eyes.
    "before we entered the myriad spirit garden, the elders told us the location of this gathering spirit red fruit. we headed straight here as soon as we entered the mystic realm. could it be that someone who was transported near this place beat us to it?" another person from behind lin xuan said.
    last time the myriad spirit garden opened, their li mountain sword sect disciples who entered to gather medicines found this tree of gathering spirit red fruit. at that time, the tree had just formed a few unripe red fruits that were not yet mature.
    and unripe fruits, even if refined, wouldn't have much effect. discover exclusive tales at empire
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    therefore, it was decided to leave it behind, planning to give it to the disciples of the li mountain sword sect entering the myriad spirit garden after its opening.
    unexpectedly, someone else got there first.
    the myriad spirit garden opens once every hundred years.
    in fact, this millennial gathering spirit zhu fruit hasn't really experienced a thousand years of time. s§×ar?h the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    in the myriad spirit garden, irrigated by the heaven and earth qi introduced by qinchuan from the divine realm, there is a catalytic effect on the heavenly treasures within the garden.
    medicinal herbs of ten thousand years old take only a thousand years to fully mature in the myriad spirit garden.
    and this millennial gathering spirit zhu fruit has actually only gone through a little over a hundred years, but in terms of medicinal effects, it already possesses the efficacy of a thousand-year gathering spirit zhu fruit.
    "saint heir, there are footprints here, they went that way!"
    another disciple from the li mountain sword sect suddenly called out.
    upon hearing this, lin zhixuan immediately walked over, glanced at the faint footprints on the ground, and his eyes suddenly grew cold, "chase them!"
    his figure flashed, leading everyone to immediately follow the trail.
    ripe gathering spirit zhu fruits are highly attractive to martial artists and cultivators alike.
    they can enhance one's cultivation level without any side effects and also refine and purify true qi, making their value naturally immense with these combined effects.
    before entering the myriad spirit garden, lin zhixuan had already regarded this gathering spirit zhu fruit as something in his pocket and naturally was not willing to give it up.
    "no matter who it is, if they dare to touch this saint heir's possession, i will make them pay the price!"
    lin zhixuan scoffed coldly, a domineering aura emanating from him, sending chills through the fellow disciples of the li mountain sword sect following behind.
    lin zhixuan is, in fact, the saint heir of the li mountain sword sect, possessing the domain suppression king body.
    this constitution is much stronger and more domineering than qiong yuhua's crimson flame king body and is also ranked among the top amongst the various king bodies.
    as the saint heir of the li mountain sword sect, the most outstanding descendant of this generation, his cultivation realm is also extremely high, having already reached the early stages of the eighth layer of the meridian opening realm.
    with his talent, it is within his confidence that in less than five years, he can cultivate to the ninth layer of the meridian opening realm before the age of thirty.
    and this gathering spirit zhu fruit could assist him in his breakthrough to the spirit martial realm.
    therefore, he was determined to obtain it at all costs.
    ...
    qinchuan and his company went north at a steady pace, and as they kept getting closer to the inner area of the myriad spirit garden, they encountered more and more spiritual medicines along the way.
    in just a short moment, they had already come across over ten varieties of spiritual medicines.
    these medicines, under the catalysis of the faint qi of the divine realm in the myriad spirit garden, increased their age by tenfold.
    a ginseng that has grown for only two hundred years could possess the medicinal value of two-thousand-year-old ginseng.
    furthermore, they found a thousand-year-old dragon blood grass with the medicinal value of ten thousand years. the whole plant was red and translucent, and it was growing gorgeously and clearly beside a ravine not far away.
    this was already considered the edge of the inner periphery of the myriad spirit garden. there have been few disciples from the various sects who have ventured this deep to find herbs, which is probably why this thousand-year-old dragon blood grass, with the medicinal value of ten-thousand-years, has been preserved until today.

 Chapter 164 Li Mountain Sword Sect

    just as qinchuan and the others were about to pluck the dragon blood grass, whose medicinal efficacy had reached ten thousand years,they suddenly felt a series of sharp auras rapidly approaching from behind.
    "so it was you who stole the lingzhu fruits!" s~ea??h the ¦Çovelfire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    nine powerful auras rapidly approached from behind, and within a few breaths, several people appeared in front of qinchuan and the others.
    upon seeing qinchuan and the others, lin xuan's expression instantly turned cold, and his sharp gaze immediately fell upon them.
    then, his eyes swept over and fell upon the dragon blood grass in front of qinchuan, and a hint of fascination quickly flickered in his eyes.
    "is that dragon blood grass? and its color is so immortal-flame-like, its leaves so crystal-clear and exquisite. could this be the dragon blood grass of a ten-thousand-year vintage?"
    "we've long heard that the myriad spirit garden contains many spiritual medicines and treasures that are tens of thousands of years old, some even a hundred thousand years. i never expected that we would actually encounter one!"
    the eight disciples of the li mountain sword sect that followed lin xuan also took notice of the dragon blood grass in front of qinchuan, all revealing expressions of surprise and excitement.
    "it's the disciples of the li mountain sword sect!"
    li ran and the others' faces changed slightly, not expecting to run into people from the li mountain sword sect.
    the li mountain sword sect was second only to the taixuan sect among the six great superior sects of shanhe county, with its share of exceptional talents.
    qinchuan, as if he hadn't seen lin xuan and the others at all, reached out on his own and plucked the dragon blood grass, preserving its rootstock.
    "hmm? boy, put down the dragon blood grass! hand over the lingzhu fruits you previously stole, or none of you will leave here alive today!"
    seeing qinchuan simply plucking the dragon blood grass on his own, lin xuan's eyes turned icy as he spoke in a cold tone.
    it was only then that qinchuan glanced at him, frowning slightly, "the lingzhu fruits we are accused of stealing?"
    "this myriad spirit garden has always belonged to the congyun sect, and all resources here rightfully belong to our sect!"
    "i allowed you to enter the myriad spirit garden to pick spiritual medicines; that was a grace bestowed upon you. if i chose not to allow you in, that would also be appropriate!"
    "having enjoyed our grace and entered this place, do you now presume to claim ownership here? since when did this dragon blood grass and the lingzhu fruits become yours?"
    hearing qinchuan's words, the disciples of the li mountain sword sect scoffed, saying, "boy, it's true that the myriad spirit garden belonged to the congyun sect tens of thousands of years ago, but times have changed. do you still think your congyun sect is the colossal power of imperial dao it once was?"
    "the congyun sect has long since declined, and the myriad spirit garden has become a public domain. now, whoever has the stronger fist has the right to the resources here! do you really think that, with just you few, you can take the dragon blood grass and leave with the lingzhu fruits right in front of us?"
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    "there aren't any of your congyun sect's revered elders here to protect you now! if you know what's good for you, hand over the dragon blood grass and the lingzhu fruits quickly. we might be merciful and spare your lives. otherwise, this day next year will become your memorial day!"
    lin xuan also spoke coldly, his gaze sweeping over qinchuan and his companions, his eyes filled with a hint of contempt, clearly not taking them seriously.
    the highest cultivation levels among them, li ran and wang hao, were merely at the fifth layer of the meridian opening realm.
    in his eyes, qinchuan and his group were nothing more than ants that could be crushed with a single finger, naturally not worth his concern.
    upon hearing their words, qinchuan glancing at them indifferently, said expressionlessly, "even if the congyun sect has declined, it is not to be insulted by the likes of you ants."
    "hmm? boy, who are you calling ants!?"
    "hmph, an ignorant fool. merely at the condensed truth realm in cultivation, you dare speak so arrogantly before us, calling us ants. what do you think you are?"
    "we were going to give you a chance to live, but since you are so ignorant and disrespectful to us, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
    hearing qinchuan's words, lin xuan and others immediately showed a chilling expression on their faces, their killing intent fierce.
    a mere martial artist of the condensed truth realm actually dared to look down upon them, calling them ants. moreover, they from li mountain sword sect had long coveted the congyun sect. at this moment, they all harbored a murderous intent.
    "i really didn't want to resort to the slaughter blade, but how come there's always someone stretching their neck out for it? it seems wanting to restrain one's temper really isn't that easy."
    qinchuan sighed softly, with a somewhat helpless expression.
    "nonsense!"
    upon hearing qinchuan's words, those disciples of li mountain sword sect couldn't help but roll their eyes in unison, feeling that qinchuan's attitude was just posturing and being pretentious.
    "why waste words with him? since this man is so ignorant of life and death, qing quan, you go and kill him!"
    lin xuan glanced indifferently at qinchuan and commanded lightly.
    with his seventh layer of meridian opening realm cultivation level and the identity of a li mountain sword sect saint heir, he disdained to personally deal with a trivial ant of the condensed truth realm.
    "boy, there is a limit to being arrogant! today i will see you off, remember to tuck your tail properly in your next life!"
    no sooner had lin xuan's words fallen than a young man at his side immediately sneered and stepped forward, seemingly unable to restrain himself any longer, and dashed towards qinchuan in an instant.
    he didn't bother to draw his sword, for dealing with a mere ant of the condensed truth realm wasn't worth drawing his sword at all!
    with his fifth layer of meridian opening realm cultivation level, killing the opponent was as easy as flipping his hand!
    his movement technique was quite ingenious, quickly approaching qinchuan, he raised his hand and fiercely slapped towards qinchuan: "boy, embrace death!"
    qinchuan seemed as if he hadn't even seen qing quan's attack, his expression serene: "you think you can kill me? you're far from capable!"
    before his words fell, a graceful figure swiftly rushed out from his side and "smack," their palms collided with qing quan's, the power of taiyin surging.
    "ah!"
    in a moment, qing quan let out a scream, his entire arm swiftly turning rigid, his meridians sealed by the powerful power of taiyin, causing his true qi to become blocked, and nearly forcibly ruptured his meridians.
    at the same time, a layer of ice crystals quickly covered his arm, and his body was immediately sent flying backward, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood.
    "this is... the power of taiyin!"
    "i've heard that two years ago, the congyun sect recruited someone with the taiyin true meridian. so, it was you!"
    lin xuan's gaze immediately fell upon zhou xi, ignoring her beauty, his eyes slightly focused, somewhat surprised that zhou xi was able to defeat qing quan of the fifth layer of meridian opening realm with a single palm.
    "qing quan, are you all right?"
    the others caught qing quan and asked with a grave voice.
    "some damage to the meridians, this woman's true qi is unusually cold, capable of quickly freezing the meridians, stiffening the muscles!"
    qing quan, holding his arm that had collided with zhou xi, suffered a setback in his meridians, and the pain made him break into cold sweat.
    "hmph, daring to injure someone from li mountain sword sect, today none of you will truly be able to walk away!"
    a disciple of li mountain sword sect, who was quite close with qing quan, stepped forward with a cold face, his tone seething with killing intent.
    this person was also of the fifth layer of meridian opening realm, one of the true disciples of li mountain sword sect.

 Chapter 165 Jade Elephant King Body

    "do disciples of the li mountain sword sect always talk so much nonsense?""if you're going to attack, then attack. why waste words?!"
    qinchuan swept a casual glance at his opponent and said indifferently.
    "you're seeking death!"
    upon hearing this, han yu's expression turned even colder. he cast a cold glance at qinchuan, then turned his gaze to zhou xi, "taiyin true meridian, not even a king body, huh! i'll kill you first, then this man!"
    as soon as his words fell, his figure flickered, and he instantly swooped in front of zhou xi. his right hand grasped the hilt of his sword, and a fierce aura immediately burst forth.
    having seen qing quan confront zhou xi with a palm strike and have his meridians frozen by her taiyin true qi, causing his muscles to stiffen, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to clash with zhou xi barehanded. sear?h the ¦Çovelfire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    the swordsmanship practiced by the li mountain sword sect was the way of the sword.
    qing quan had been too careless just before, thinking that qinchuan didn't even deem it worthy to draw his sword against him, so he didn't use his sword.
    little did he expect to be caught off guard by zhou xi.
    "sword's horizon! drawing sword technique!"
    as he closed in on zhou xi, han yu's right hand atop the sword's hilt suddenly flipped, and a cold, gleaming sword light lit up instantly, chilling to the bone.
    "clang!"
    however, zhou xi reacted very quickly and raised her sword to meet the strike, blocking han yu's sword.
    meanwhile, taiyin true qi burst forth from zhou xi's body.
    the temperature around them plummeted.
    cold and bone-chilling spirit windstorms surged, with the cold penetrating to the bones, immediately suppressing han yu's true qi.
    his martial meridians and meridians within his body contracted, the pathways become narrowed, the efficiency of his true qi delivery drastically reduced, and his explosive power suffered a great decrease, with his strength barely reaching half of what it normally would!
    this immediately shocked him greatly, not expecting that even with a sword as a medium, her taiyin true qi could still exert such astonishing suppressive power.
    "how is this possible, how can her taiyin true qi be so strong?! isn't it said that the taiyin true meridian can't even compare to a king body?!"
    shocked to his core, han yu quickly stimulated his own king body.
    he, too, possessed a king body, but it wasn't a very famous one, far from the top ten king bodies. it was much inferior to lin xuan's domain suppression king body or xiao motian's primordial divine king body.
    regardless, even a common king body should be more than enough to suppress her taiyin true meridian.
    especially since her cultivation level was far below his!
    "jade elephant king body!"
    with a low shout from han yu, his constitution was activated, and his flesh suddenly seemed to turn to jade, becoming translucent throughout.
    his particular constitution, leaning towards defense, turned his flesh to a jade-like quality. upon being affected by the coldness of zhou xi's taiyin true qi, he instantly felt the effect reduce substantially.
    while he found it somewhat strange that it didn't completely diminish the effect, it wasn't that important. as long as he could weaken the cold influence of her taiyin true qi, he would be able to bring out more strength.
    with his own jade elephant constitution and analyzing the three layers of her meridian opening realm cultivation level, he did not believe she could defeat him.
    "kill!"
    he was truly a true disciple of the li mountain sword sect; his strength was indeed out of the ordinary, especially as a sword cultivator with fierce offenses. combined with the strong defense of his jade elephant constitution, he was equipped for both attack and defense.
    under his all-out counterattack, zhou xi gradually began to fall behind, unable to break his defenses despite landing multiple hits on him.
    her taiyin treasure body was powerful, but it was not invincible. against this type of defensively-oriented special physique, the effect was not that terrifying. and with two whole realms separating their cultivation levels, she was finding it somewhat difficult to cope at the moment.
    "no good, junior sister zhou is no match for him, we must go help her!"
    the moment li ran and wang hao saw this, their expressions changed, and they were about to assist her.
    however, they saw qinchuan yawn at zhou xi and say, "a mere jade elephant king body, a constitution as useless as trash, has left you scrambling, not knowing how to respond?"
    "attack his shenque acupoint, shengquan acupoint, shencang acupoint, and huagai acupoint. any of these can break the elephant!"
    qinchuan said indifferently.
    "tsk..."
    "what did i just hear? this kid actually called brother han yu's jade elephant king body a trash constitution? and he said attacking his shenque acupoint, shengquan blood, shencang acupoint, and huagai acupoint will break the jade elephant king body? that's hilarious. who does he think he is to know the weaknesses of brother han yu's jade elephant king body?"
    the other disciples of the li mountain sword sect burst into derisive laughter upon hearing these words.
    not to mention them.
    even han yu himself scoffed continuously.
    even he, as the jade elephant king body, was unaware of his own vulnerabilities. how could this meager condensed truth realm youngster presume to know that attacking his shenque acupoint, shengquan blood, shencang acupoint, and huagai acupoint would break his jade elephant king body?
    it was simply preposterous!
    however, zhou xi's eyes lit up when she heard his words.
    having witnessed qinchuan's various remarkable feats, zhou xi had no doubt about his words. she immediately targeted those acupoints on han yu, launching an attack as fierce as a tempest.
    even though han yu did not believe that zhou xi's attack on those acupoints would break his jade elephant king body, he was not foolish enough to let her attack without retaliation, responding with sharp counterattacks of his own.
    however, his focus was mainly on offense, and his defense was not as tight.
    after all, since his debut, no one had been able to breach his jade elephant king body with mere skill.
    even lin xuan, the saint heir of his li mountain sword sect, had relied on his higher cultivation level and the overbearing nature of the domain suppression king body during their contest for the position of saint heir to forcefully shatter han yu's jade elephant king body.
    though zhou xi's taiyin true qi was overbearing, her cultivation level was two whole realms weaker than his; there was no chance she could overcome the jade elephant king body with brute strength.
    however, in the next moment,
    zhou xi suddenly seized an opening, and her longsword accurately pierced han yu's shencang acupoint on his chest.
    "puff!"
    han yu's body, which was as solid as jade, immediately reverted to flesh, and zhou xi's sword tip rapidly thrust forward, piercing through han yu's chest. a stream of bright red blood instantly spurted out, congealing into an ice flower on his chest.
    "how is this possible... you actually managed to break my jade elephant king body..."
    han yu's pupils trembled violently, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, as he stood frozen in place. looking down at his pierced chest, then raising his head to gaze at zhou xi, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
    all those around them who saw this scene were immediately taken aback, their pupils fixed, and their eyes likewise filled with disbelief.
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    "how is it possible, brother han yu's jade elephant king body was actually broken!"
    those disciples from the li mountain sword sect were all as if they had seen a ghost, feeling their cognition had been upturned!
    even lin xuan could not recover his senses for a long time after seeing this scene, his eyes filled with incredulity as well.
    while the jade elephant king body did not rank among the top ten king bodies, its defensive capability was famously strong!
    even during his contest with han yu for the position of saint heir of the li mountain sword sect, if he had not leveraged a cultivation level that was almost two whole realms higher than han yu's, coupled with his possession of one of the top ten king bodies, the domain suppression king body, he would not have been able to break through the other's defense.
    and yet now, at qinchuan's instruction, zhou xi had so easily shattered han yu's jade elephant king body!
    where had this man learned of the vulnerabilities of the jade elephant king body?
    he couldn't help but turn his head to look at qinchuan, with his heart becoming somewhat perturbed.

 Chapter 166 Martial Skill, The Technique of Killing!

    ```zhou xi pulled out her longsword with an indifferent expression.
    han yu suddenly groaned, staggered, and then his body toppled forward.
    "junior brother han yu!"
    the remaining disciples of the li mountain sword sect immediately cried out in alarm, rushing to support han yu, only to find his body ice cold and lifeless, having breathed his last.
    the expressions of the li mountain sword sect disciples changed drastically.
    "junior brother han yu... is dead!"
    han yu, who possessed the jade elephant king body and was one of the top ten true disciples of the li mountain sword sect, had actually died at the hands of a female disciple from the congyun sect!
    his jade elephant king body was breached!
    this made their faces turn extremely ugly.
    "you dare to kill a disciple of our li mountain sword sect, there will be no place for you under the heavens or above the earth!"
    "kill them, avenge junior brother han yu!"
    someone roared lowly, drawing a sword and slashing towards zhou xi.
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    "merely at the fifth layer of the late stage of the meridian opening realm, not much stronger than han yu, what gives you the confidence to think you can kill us?"
    seeing the person lunging forward, qinchuan sneered: "not high in cultivation, and not bright in the head either."
    "zhou xi, what are you standing around for? since these disciples from the li mountain sword sect are so determined to seek death, why not grant their wish?!" sea??h th§× n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    immediately after, qinchuan ordered indifferently.
    upon hearing this, zhou xi didn't say another word and instantly flashed forward into action.
    qinchuan took another glance at li ran and wang hao and said indifferently, "standing on the sidelines watching, you will never become strong. only through life and death struggles can you understand what it means to be powerful, and only then can you be considered a true martial artist!"
    "martial skills are techniques for killing. don't you want to try out the potency of the martial skills i've taught you?"
    upon hearing these words, li ran and wang hao exchanged glances and immediately leaped into action, attacking the other disciples of the li mountain sword sect.
    although the two of them didn't have special physiques, their foundations were still solid, and their cultivation realms were not inferior to those of the li mountain sword sect disciples. moreover, having received guidance from qinchuan, their understanding of their martial skills had deepened, and they had already touched upon the essence of them.
    moreover, with the extreme cold intent of zhou xi's taiyin true qi affecting the strength of the li mountain sword sect disciples, it made it even easier for li ran and wang hao.
    "boom!"
    zhou xi's sword sent the attack of a disciple from the li mountain sword sect flying, then with a flip of her hand, she imprinted a palm on his chest, sending him flying with a single blow. her domineering taiyin true qi instantly froze his meridians, causing his combat power to plummet.
    apart from someone like han yu with a defense-oriented special physique, the remaining disciples of the li mountain sword sect, except for lin xuan, couldn't withstand zhou xi's assault. even if they were one or two, or even three realms higher than her, they couldn't put up a fight.
    lin xuan's expression instantly changed.
    "how can her strength be so formidable? such a badao true qi attribute can't possibly be just from the taiyin true meridian!"
    ```
    lin xuan's expression and gaze sharpened as he spoke in a deep voice.
    standing beside him, qinchuan chuckled derisively at his words, "of course this isn't the taiyin true meridian. if it were merely the taiyin true meridian, how could one cultivate such pure and powerful taiyin power?"
    hearing qinchuan's words, lin xuan seemed to have thought of something, his expression changing abruptly, "could she be... impossible. shanhe county hasn't produced a treasured body in over a thousand years. how could she possibly possess the legendary taiyin treasure body?!"
    "moreover, the taiyin treasure body ranks near the top among the ten great treasured bodies. if she really were a treasured body, with her talent, even if she were to join the top sects of tianyuan nation, it would be effortless. why would she possibly join the declining congyun sect?"
    lin xuan's complexion changed constantly.
    despite what he said, he was somewhat accepting this fact in his heart.
    if not a treasured body, how could zhou xi's taiyin true qi be so domineering and strong, allowing her to effortlessly defeat qing quan and others at higher levels?
    it must be known that qing quan and the others, as true disciples of the li mountain sword sect, are also one in ten thousand geniuses. rarely do they find equals in the same realm, and they too possess the ability to battle beyond their level.
    yet in front of zhou xi, those like qing quan and han yu who possessed the ability to fight beyond their level were not only unable to suppress zhou xi but were also defeated by her ability to fight across levels.
    "hmph, all of you step aside, leave this girl to me!"
    finally, lin xuan couldn't help but take action himself.
    his cultivation realm at the seventh layer of the meridian opening realm exploded forth, his aura incredibly powerful. his domain suppression king body was supremely dominant, and with each action, he carried an unmatched domineering force, instantly swooping in front of zhou xi.
    "ssssh!"
    the swordsmanship he practiced was the li sword technique from the li mountain sword sect, a top-tier lethal swordsmanship known for its ferocity and dominance. paired with his domain suppression king body, its power was immensely formidable.
    lin xuan's domain suppression king body exuded waves of overbearing qi, swirling with a faint but strong current of air that imposed pressure on those around him.
    however, zhou xi, as a possessor of the taiyin treasure body, was constitutionally superior to the domain suppression king body. therefore, lin xuan's pressure could not affect zhou xi. yet, it did suppress li ran and wang hao who were nearby, significantly limiting their actions and reducing their strength. they were surrounded by several other disciples of the sword sect. had it not been for qinchuan's guidance that led them to enhance the realm of their martial skills and gain a hint of its deeper essence, facing such circumstances they would likely be unable to resist and would be cut down on the spot.
    "the core essence of the eight desolations and six harmonies palm..."
    qinchuan wasn't worried about their predicament, and he offered guidance on the eight desolations and six harmonies palm that li ran was using. this allowed li ran's proficiency with the martial skill to soar during combat, and the exploration of its intent became increasingly natural. furthermore, by relying on this intent, he was able to staunchly resist the oppressive force from lin xuan's domain suppression king body.
    after all, lin xuan's domain suppression king body was not directly targeting them, and the impact on li ran and wang hao was minor, due to just being affected by the fringes.
    apart from li ran, qinchuan also gave instructive advice on another martial skill from the cloud sect that wang hao was using, pointing out the flaws of the several li mountain sword sect disciples. with just a few words, he managed to turn around the waning momentum of li ran and wang hao.
    "damn it, what's with that guy, just a few pointers and suddenly these two have grown significantly stronger!"
    "he even saw through our flaws... is that guy a monster? even brother han yu's jade elephant king body was defeated after he pointed out its weakness, leading to brother han yu's untimely death!"
    the disciples from the li mountain sword sect exchanged looks.
    they clearly felt that as soon as qinchuan started instructing, the two disciples from the cloud sect, li ran and wang hao, started to gain the upper hand; especially since qinchuan was able to pinpoint their weaknesses, it threw them into disarray and they were gradually unable to suppress li ran and wang hao.
    on the other side, zhou xi's battle with lin xuan was falling behind. the gap in their cultivation levels was more than just a little, and lin xuan's domain suppression king body was also strong.
    most importantly, zhou xi had not been awakened to the taiyin treasure body for long, and the true potential of the taiyin treasure body had not yet been fully explored. so her mastery and use of the power of taiyin were not yet strong enough.

 Chapter 167 Distant Shadow of the Lonely Mountain

    "domain suppression divine power!"lin xuan's cold shout echoed as his meridian opening realm seventh layer cultivation, combined with the full activation of the domain suppression king body's power, forcibly shattered zhou xi's taiyin true qi.
    his sword momentum was ferocious and domineering, his hand flipping to ruthlessly slash down with his sword. zhou xi raised her sword to block, but limited by her cultivation realm, she was sent flying backward by the force of lin xuan's attack.
    "die!"
    lin xuan's eyes were cold, showing no mercy or compassion, his longsword trembling with an icy cold light that dazzled the eyes. his figure, chilly and swift, chased after the retreating zhou xi to kill her.
    the glint of the icy cold swords intersected, reflecting in her pupils as zhou xi's complexion turned pale, her pupils shrinking to the size of pinpoints as she felt the imminent threat of death.
    her body unstable, she had no strength left to defend against lin xuan's sharp and lethal swordsmanship.
    the icy sword edge was already upon zhou xi's neck, about to pierce through her throat. s§×arch* the nov§×lf~ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    however, at that moment.
    zhou xi suddenly felt a hand supporting her waist, and the icy sword edge that was aiming for her snow-white neck was caught in a fair-skinned palm.
    lin xuan's lethal, domineering, and swift sword strike could not advance an inch against that palm.
    "though she is but my maid, she isn't someone that riffraff like you can touch," qinchuan said, holding lin xuan's sword edge in his hand, his eyebrows slightly raised as he spoke leisurely.
    "how is this possible?!"
    seeing qinchuan effortlessly catch his sword with bare hands, stopping its lethal force dead in its tracks, lin xuan's pupils constricted, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    this guy actually dares to catch a sword barehanded, does he not value his life?
    "drip."
    a trail of blood seeped from qinchuan's fingers, trickling down the blade.
    qinchuan frowned slightly, muttering to himself, "it actually cut through the skin a bit. it seems my physical body still needs enhancement. i'll have to find time to further temper my body."
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    he released zhou xi's slender waist with his left hand and also let go of lin xuan's sword edge with his right.
    "step back and hand me the sword. as a taiyin treasure body, if you can't even suppress a trifling domain suppression king body just three realms above your own, forcing me to take action myself, then you are not qualified as a maid," qinchuan commented indifferently, glancing at zhou xi.
    zhou xi, who had been moved by qinchuan saving her life from lin xuan's murderous sword, scowled at him sharply upon hearing his words.
    qinchuan was unconcerned with her glare, taking the longsword from her hand, "watch closely, the splendid lone peak thirteen swords you displayed was a complete mess."
    "pay attention, this is the true form of the lone peak thirteen swords!"
    as his words fell, qinchuan's aura dramatically shifted, his entire being emanating a sharp and proud essence that immediately burst forth.
    with a flicker of his figure, he used the swordsmanship zhou xi had just attempted, and attacked lin xuan.
    lin xuan, having recovered from the shock of qinchuan's bare-handed precision in catching his sword, saw qinchuan, with his mere condensed truth realm nine layers peak cultivation, daring to make the first move, and he snorted coldly, "a mere condensed truth realm dares to act against me, seeking death!"
    the words had hardly left his mouth when lin xuan's wrist turned, drawing a sword flower as he met qinchuan's attack.
    however, qinchuan did not meet the attack head-on.
    the other was a domain suppression king body, and his cultivation was a full seven realms higher than his own. even with qinchuan's solid foundation and profound strength, he couldn't possibly have the advantage in a direct confrontation.
    only a fool would expend effort to attack an opponent's strengths with their own weaknesses.
    a true sword cultivator should learn to find the opponent's weak spots, exploiting them to maximize advantage while minimizing effort.
    "not to mention qinchuan's awakening of the innate pupils, which could peer through falsehoods and predict advantages,"
    "even without the awakened innate pupils, with his vision alone, he could easily see through all of his opponent's moves and every single flaw."
    "thus, facing the opponent's counterattack, the sword technique in qinchuan's hands suddenly changed, and the longsword pierced towards the center of the sword flowers his opponent had wheeled out at a tricky angle, like lightning."
    "that center of the sword flowers was one of the biggest flaws."
    "as qinchuan thrust his sword, lin zhixuan's expression changed instantly, fully aware of the consequences if that thrust hit its mark."
    "if this thrust were to hit, the swordsmanship he was using would collapse on the spot, and his hand would be crippled."
    "having a crippled hand, unable to hold a sword steady, was absolutely fatal for a sword cultivator."
    "he saw through the flaw in my move!"
    "is it a coincidence?"
    "lin zhixuan's expression shifted, he quickly retracted his move, and at the same time, he used his movement technique to swiftly increase the distance."
    "hmm, your reaction isn't bad, it seems you're well aware of the consequences if you hadn't retreated from your move just now,"
    "seeing the opponent decisively retract his move and retreat, qinchuan revealed a slight look of surprise, somewhat unexpectedly finding that lin zhixuan was so decisive. it seemed that he had rich combat experience and was not merely a naive hotshot immersed in hard training."
    "however, i want to see how many moves you can last under my hands?"
    "qinchuan didn't care about the sword move being dodged, in fact, he hadn't even been taking it seriously, considering it nothing more than a stretch to loosen his muscles."
    "after all, with his rich combat experience and his cunning eye, even if his cultivation level was much lower than his opponent's, it was still somewhat like bullying to cross swords with the opponent."
    "as a sword cultivator, what you need to train first is the ability to spot your opponent's flaws,"
    "this sentence from qinchuan was clearly a piece of advice for zhou xi."
    "as his words fell, qinchuan tapped his toes, and his figure immediately swept out towards lin zhixuan, who had widened the distance."
    "and in the 'lone peak thirteen swords', the most important aspect isn't the move itself, but the intent within, 'lone mountain's distant shadow'."
    "accompanying this statement from qinchuan,"
    "all of a sudden, qinchuan's entire figure and his sword technique began to take on an eerie form."
    "his figure became fleeting and unpredictable like a ghost, and his sword techniques appeared to create multiple visual effects, seemingly hazy and as if separated by an insurmountable distance."
    "but the next moment, the sword shadow, which seemed so far away, suddenly drew close right before the eyes."
    "with such an illusory sense of distance, both near and far, it caused the opponent's six senses to experience great deception. under the influence of 'lone mountain's distant shadow', the opponent would have a hard time accurately judging the distance between themselves and qinchuan, leading to many mistakes."
    "chi-la!"
    "with a sudden thrust of his sword, from zhou xi's perspective, qinchuan's sword had already closed in on lin xuan."
    "yet to zhou xi's surprise, lin xuan's reaction to qinchuan's thrust was incredibly sluggish, he didn't react at all as if he didn't see it coming."
    "because from lin xuan's point of view, qinchuan's thrust felt extremely distant and posed no threat to him."
    "pu!"
    "ah..."
    "in an instant, lin xuan's arm sprayed out a streak of blood, and if it weren't for his domain suppression king body bolstering his physical frame, that one strike could have severed his entire arm."
    "his heart was filled with shock. that sword, which should have been too far to be a threat, had struck him solidly."
    "damn it, it's the intent! only a few high-rank profound level martial skills and earth level or above martial skills contain intent, and yet, being in the condensed truth realm, he managed to practice such a high-level martial skill and even comprehended its intent?"
    "for a moment, lin xuan's heart was thrown into disarray, his six senses clouded and confounded by the 'lone mountain's distant shadow' intent, making it impossible for him to fathom qinchuan's attacks."

 Chapter 168 Estranged

    "pfft pfft pfft!"under qinchuan's assault, lin xuan's body continuously burst open with sword marks, blood spraying wildly.
    he was completely baffled by qinchuan's attacks; enveloped in the intent of the lone peak distant shadow, he had become a "blind man with eyes open," with great illusions and errors in his vision, incapable of accurately discerning qinchuan's attack trajectory.
    if it were not for his profound cultivation level and the fact that he possessed the domain suppression king body, he would have long become a ghost under qinchuan's sword.
    even so, lin xuan found himself in a difficult situation, with more and more sword marks on his body, the injuries getting increasingly severe, and the continuous loss of blood making his condition grow worse.
    on the side, zhou xi, who had retreated to the back, watched this scene with her beautiful eyes filled with continuous surprise and astonishment.
    the lone peak thirteen swords she had initially performed became so powerful in qinchuan's hands that even lin xuan, who was seven cultivation realms higher than qinchuan and had activated the might of the domain suppression king body, was no match for him. he was being completely suppressed, with no power to fight back.
    the same lone peak thirteen swords, but in the hands of two people, exhibited utterly different effects.
    zhou xi's beautiful eyes flashed with keen light as she watched the battle intently. meanwhile, qinchuan occasionally explained a thing or two, rapidly enhancing zhou xi's understanding of the lone peak thirteen swords.
    "enough!"
    seeing qinchuan so composed, simultaneously fighting against him and advising zhou xi, lin xuan roared in fury, abandoned his defense, and charged at qinchuan with all his might. sear?h the novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    because he found that no matter how he defended, he could not block qinchuan's attacks at all.
    the intent of the lone peak distant shadow that the opponent exhibited completely distorted his six senses, causing him illusions.
    therefore, he simply gave up defense completely, hoping to use his powerful domain suppression king body to take qinchuan down with him, even if it meant suffering injuries himself.
    otherwise, if he continued to drag on like this, he would eventually be killed by qinchuan.
    "kill!"
    lin xuan roared furiously, giving up defense, and viciously charged at qinchuan, his longsword dancing, exuding murderous intent.
    however, he couldn't grasp the distance between qinchuan and himself at all. no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't even touch the hem of qinchuan's clothes, let alone hit him.
    seeing the opponent hacking wildly about like a headless fly, qinchuan shook his head, "i thought you could give me a bit of exercise, but now it seems i've overestimated you. the domain suppression king body is merely this much."
    "let's end it here."
    having suppressed his opponent from the beginning, qinchuan felt bored and didn't want to entangle with him any longer, a flash of white light in his hand.
    "pfft!"
    lin xuan's pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints, and his figure instantly froze. on his neck appeared a touch of bright red.
    "you..."
    he opened his mouth, and a mouthful of fresh blood surged up immediately, gushing from his mouth and spurting from his neck.
    qinchuan lost interest in looking at him and walked towards zhou xi, "did you understand what happened?"
    zhou xi was staring blankly at lin xuan of the li mountain sword sect, the saint heir whose throat had been sealed by qinchuan's sword. her mind still hadn't reacted to what had happened in that instance.
    qinchuan's last sword strike was just too fast.
    so fast that she couldn't see it clearly.
    she only vaguely saw a flash of white light.
    the next moment, lin xuan's figure suddenly froze, and a bright red trace of blood appeared on his neck.
    and qinchuan's longsword was still bright and untainted by the slightest blood.
    "you... did you just draw your sword?"
    zhou xi opened her mouth to speak, her tone even carrying some uncertainty.
    "oh? you saw that sword strike?"
    qinchuan was somewhat astonished upon hearing this, then raised an eyebrow and murmured in a low voice, "it seems that my last strike was still not fast enough, i haven't used this sword skill for too long, it's gotten rusty."
    "..."
    upon hearing this, zhou xi's mouth twitched.
    qinchuan tossed the sword to zhou xi, though the hilt had some bloodstains on it.
    catching the longsword, zhou xi felt the slightly sticky blood on the hilt and immediately thought of the scene where qinchuan had grabbed lin xuan's sword with his bare hand to save her. she hurriedly grabbed qinchuan's hand and asked with concern, "is your hand alright?"
    "it's just a minor injury, no big deal."
    qinchuan said nonchalantly, about to withdraw his hand.
    zhou xi gave qinchuan a glare and said, "you say it's nothing, but you're bleeding. don't move, let me bandage it."
    qinchuan frowned slightly but said nothing more, letting zhou xi bandage his hand.
    not far away, the other disciples from the li mountain sword sect were still entangled with li ran and wang hao.
    the cultivation level of those disciples was not lower than that of li ran and wang hao; in fact, it was even slightly higher, and with the numerical advantage, even though li ran and wang hao had practiced their martial skills to a high degree of precision, they were unable to gain the upper hand for the moment.
    after bandaging qinchuan, zhou xi picked up her sword, intending to lend a hand, but qinchuan stopped her.
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    "they're only minor characters; if they can't deal with them, following me around was a waste of time."
    qinchuan cast a casual glance at li ran and wang hao, noticing that they hadn't yet pushed themselves to their limits, holding back in their moves, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly at their lack of life-and-death battle experience.
    turning his gaze away, qinchuan called out to zhou xi and turned towards the primeval dense forest ahead, "collect the storage bags on the ground and let's go."
    zhou xi suddenly exclaimed, "but what about senior brother li ran and senior brother wang hao..."
    qinchuan said indifferently, "if we stay here, they will always be hoping for us to help and never dare to give their all and fight with their lives at stake."
    "only when faced with death can they tap into their potential and forge a fearless heart."
    having said that, qinchuan left without looking back.
    zhou xi stood in shock for a moment, glancing at li ran and wang hao. she then pursed her lips, quickly gathered the storage bags from lin xuan, han yu, and the others, and hurried after qinchuan.
    qinchuan glanced at her and said lightly, "don't worry, they'll catch up."
    arriving in front of the primeval dense forest, qinchuan did not continue forward but stopped there, "let's wait here."
    he then took out a gathering spirit zhu fruit, planning to take the opportunity to refine it.
    "the time the spiritual medicine garden is open is limited. won't we waste time here refining the spiritual medicine?"
    zhou xi couldn't help asking.
    qinchuan smiled faintly, "it's fine, i can refine it very quickly."
    zhou xi opened her mouth to say something but saw qinchuan close his eyes and begin meditating to refine the gathering spirit zhu fruit.
    she couldn't help but hold her forehead. a high-ranking spiritual medicine, refining the gathering spirit zhu fruit was not so easy, right?
    even a martial artist at the meridian opening realm would need at least a month to refine it!
    qinchuan was only at the condensed truth realm, so fully refining the gathering spirit zhu fruit would take even more time.
    however, a moment later.
    zhou xi suddenly felt the spiritual energy surge around her.
    turning her head, she saw that the gathering spirit zhu fruit in front of qinchuan had disappeared without a trace and around him, a storm of spiritual energy had arisen.
    immediately after, she felt the aura of his cultivation level climb rapidly, breaking through to the meridian opening realm, and continuing to increase until it peaked at the first layer of the meridian opening realm, where his cultivation aura finally stabilized.
    qinchuan slowly opened his eyes to find zhou xi staring at him with wide, disbelieving eyes, "you've refined the gathering spirit zhu fruit so quickly?!"
    "it's just a gathering spirit zhu fruit, is it that difficult to refine?"
    qinchuan glanced at zhou xi and spoke casually.
    "..."
    zhou xi's expression stiffened, feeling deeply shocked. even though she had awakened the taiyin treasure body and possessed incredibly powerful taiyin true qi, she estimated it would take her at least half a month to refine a gathering spirit zhu fruit.
    yet qinchuan had spent less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea to refine the gathering spirit zhu fruit and step into the meridian opening realm.

 Chapter 169 Nine Jade Ganoderma

    qinchuan looked inward at himself and carefully sensed his foundation, discovering that his true qi had indeed become even more pure and condensed, immediately nodding with satisfaction."it is indeed worthy of being the gathering spirit lingzhu fruit, the effect is really good. not only did it advance me to the meridian opening realm without being unfounded, but it also further refined my true qi and enriched my foundation, saving me a lot of time that would have been spent consolidating my cultivation level," qinchuan said with a satisfied smile.
    qinchuan smiled contentedly.
    "what cultivation technique do you practice, and what kind of aptitude do you possess that allows you to completely refine a thousand-year-old gathering spirit lingzhu fruit in such a short period?" zhou xi came back from her shock but still couldn't help expressing her surprise as she asked.
    qinchuan cast a disdainful glance at her, "is this something a maid should be concerned about?"
    "..."
    zhou xi glared fiercely at qinchuan upon hearing this.
    just then, li ran and wang hao finally caught up from behind.
    the two were covered in bloodstains, their long hair disheveled, and their clothes tattered, looking extremely wretched with injuries all over their bodies.
    seeing qinchuan and zhou xi waiting ahead, the two hurriedly dragged their bodies and quickened their pace to approach.
    "qin... brother qin."
    li ran and wang hao looked disheveled, their faces pale and their breaths weak as they gasped for air.
    after qinchuan and zhou xi left, the two no longer held any hope. facing several disciples from the li mountain sword sect, they could only fight with all their might, enduring a tragic battle they had never experienced before, until they finally managed to kill their opponents and stumbled their way up, catching up.
    "a few little underlings with limited strength, and you two actually exerted so much effort. however, you didn't disappoint me after all, at least you managed to stay alive and follow up," qinchuan looked at the two of them and casually threw two bottles of elixirs: "these are healing pills i have refined. take them quickly and refine them. they will not only heal your wounds but also replenish the vital energy you've expended, so make sure not to leave any lingering problems."
    li ran and wang hao caught the elixirs and hurriedly thanked him.
    as direct disciples of the sect leader, wu tian, they naturally had heard about how high qinchuan's alchemy skills were.
    the elixirs given by qinchuan were definitely not of the mortal grade.
    the two did not hesitate, immediately taking the healing pills and quickly refining them.
    the healing pills dissolved upon entering their throats, and a dense and pure force immediately surged towards their injuries, causing their wounds to heal at a visibly rapid pace.
    it really was like a miracle spirit pill, with immediate effects.
    at qinchuan's side, zhou xi's eyes flickered involuntarily when qinchuan threw the pills to li ran and wang hao, her face revealing an elusive smile.
    she had initially thought that qinchuan was truly an indifferent person without a hint of human warmth, but now it seemed that although he might speak arrogantly and behave as if he did not care about anyone, he was actually cold on the outside and warm on the inside.
    she recognized the pills qinchuan had given to li ran and wang hao as nine revolutions spiritual pills.
    she had seen qinchuan refining nine revolutions spiritual pills 'awakening pill - pupil' before and knew that the process of refining the nine revolutions spiritual pill was much more complex than that of a regular spirit pill.
    even with qinchuan's profound alchemy skills, refining a nine revolutions spiritual pill would still consume some energy.
    for simply healing wounds, ordinary healing pills would suffice.
    but at this moment, qinchuan was able to give two nine revolutions healing spirit pills to li ran and wang hao without any hesitation, not only for the sake of their speedy recovery but also to prevent these injuries from causing any future problems.
    at the same time, considering that qinchuan had earlier taken her away ahead of time, it was apparent that he had intentionally put li ran and wang hao through a test.
    "why are you staring at me like that?"
    feeling zhou xi's gaze, qinchuan cast a disdainful glance at her and said indifferently, "even if you are really coveting my body, please be a bit more subtle and reserved."
    "who's coveting your body!"
    zhou xi immediately glared at qinchuan, grinding her teeth in anger, this jerk was really asking for a beating with his words!
    "it's not the best situation. otherwise, if i let you stay by my side, i'd have to be constantly on guard against you. how tiring would that be?"
    qinchuan said slowly.
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    zhou xi was so angry that her face turned red. if she felt capable of defeating him, she would probably have charged at him to suppress him by now.
    a short while later.
    the injuries on li ran and wang hao had completely healed.
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    not only that, but after going through that life-and-death struggle and breaking their own limits, their cultivation levels also improved. they both had broken through to the intermediate stage of the fifth layer of the meridian opening realm.
    "thank you, brother qin, for the pills, and thank you for the guidance and training you gave us earlier."
    as soon as li ran and wang hao recovered, they immediately knelt before qinchuan, expressing their sincere gratitude.
    having seen qinchuan and zhou xi there, they understood that qinchuan had deliberately refrained from letting zhou xi help earlier, intending to train and cultivate them.
    had they not experienced the intense battle earlier, they would not have been able to break their own limits and take advantage of the misfortune to greatly increase their cultivation levels.
    qinchuan waved his hand and said, "now that everything is fine, let's continue on our way."
    with that, qinchuan took the lead and started walking towards the dense forest ahead.
    the primeval forest before them was filled with towering ancient trees and an overwhelming spiritual energy. there were more spiritual plants here than in the outer areas of the myriad spirit garden.
    however, countless demon beasts were born in this primeval dense forest. therefore, despite the abundance of spiritual medicine, few people previously dared to enter rashly.
    now, however, the spiritual medicine in the peripheral areas of the myriad spirit garden had been trampled and pillaged.
    to obtain more of the precious spirit herbs and medicines, one would have to venture deeper.
    naturally, qinchuan did not take these small demon beasts seriously.
    however, after the group had traveled a considerable distance, they still hadn't spotted a single demon beast.
    "what's going on? there's not a single demon beast in here!"
    zhou xi and the others couldn't help but express their astonishment.
    since entering this vast, unparalleled primeval dense forest, they had been on high alert, cautiously guarding their surroundings, yet they hadn't seen a single demon beast, not even any poisonous insects.
    on the contrary, along the way, they encountered many precious and impressively old spiritual medicines!
    even rare spiritual medicines with a thousand years of medicinal age seemed quite common here.
    here, the so-called "medicinal age" referred to the value of the medicine's potency, not its actual growth years.
    "blood jade ganoderma!"
    "brother qin, there's a blood jade ganoderma here!"
    when the group found another extremely rare and precious medicine, they were all delighted and excited.
    "why is the root of this blood jade ganoderma red?"
    zhou xi exclaimed in shock.
    qinchuan, seeing the ruddiness at the roots of the blood jade ganoderma, spoke up, "the value of this blood jade ganoderma's potency is approaching 20,000 years."
    "when a blood jade ganoderma reaches a 20,000-year medicinal age, it can transform into a blood jade ganoderma, which is a holy-grade healing herb. combined with black dragon grass, earth spirit fruit, and several other auxiliary herbs, it can be refined into a blood jade earth longevity pill, which can increase one's lifespan by five hundred years."
    "if combined with sky heart grass, blood sun flower, and several other auxiliary herbs, it can be refined into a top-grade healing pill known as the life creation pill, which is said to bring the dead back to life and mend broken bones."
    "however, if one consumes either the blood jade ganoderma or the blood jade ganoderma directly, regardless of its overwhelming potency, even those at the spirit martial realm, dao palace realm, or even myriad manifestation realm, if they refine and ingest it on their own, their bodies would explode and they would die."
    qinchuan spoke with authority, leaving zhou xi and the others dumbfounded. the idea that blood jade ganoderma could transform into blood jade ganoderma was something that they had never heard of before.

 Chapter 170 Unforeseen Events

    while they were astonished by qinchuan's profound knowledge, their hearts were filled with even greater delight."brother qin, since the blood jade longevity pill can extend one's lifespan by five hundred years, could this elixir cure the grand elder?"
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao couldn't help but ask, still concerned about the grand elder's lifespan.
    the grand elder suffered from numerous chronic illnesses and had not much time left. although qinchuan had previously given him a nine revolutions foundation pill, which temporarily stabilized his condition and even restored some vitality, it could only maintain him for half a year.
    after half a year, if the chronic illnesses within the grand elder couldn't be completely resolved and his lifespan not replenished, he would completely perish.
    even immortals would find it difficult to save him.
    hearing zhou xi and the others' words, qinchuan said, "the blood jade longevity pill not only can extend lifespan by five hundred years, but it is also a powerful life creation pill, which can eliminate most of the hidden diseases within the grand elder's body."
    "however, the grand elder's past injury had reached the core of his being. it's not just a matter of eliminating hidden diseases and adding lifespan. we also need to repair his fundamental core, otherwise, it would be merely treating the symptoms and not the root cause."
    "moreover, this blood jade ganoderma has not fully transformed into blood jade ganoderma yet. even though its root can be used to refine the blood jade longevity pill, the earth spirit fruit is not so easy to find."
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    hearing qinchuan's words, zhou xi and the others immediately showed slight changes in their expressions.
    qinchuan glanced at them, smiled faintly, and said, "the matter of the grand elder is not something you need to worry about. since i said that there is a way to rescue him, it's not just empty talk. as for the specifics, there's no benefit in telling you."
    after picking the not yet fully transformed blood jade ganoderma, qinchuan glanced at the depths of the dense forest and continued to walk forward with the group. s§×arch* the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "there are traces of demon beasts activities here; they seem to have gone towards the deeper areas."
    zhou xi suddenly noticed a faint trail on the ground ahead, marks of a serpent-like demon beast having slithered by.
    qinchuan's lips curled into a smile as he looked into the deep dense forest, "it seems that certain characters within the myriad spirit garden are indeed restless¡­"
    hearing this, zhou xi and the others looked blankly at qinchuan.
    qinchuan smiled lightly, without further explanation, and said, "there shouldn't be any demon beasts appearing in this dense forest, you can spread out a bit and collect the heavenly treasure materials here."
    "there won't be any demon beasts?"
    hearing this, zhou xi and the others were stunned. although they were somewhat puzzled, considering that they hadn't encountered a single trace of a demon beast along the way, it seemed indeed so.
    therefore, the three of them also relaxed their vigilance slightly and began to disperse a bit, searching for spiritual medicine.
    although they hadn't seen any demon beasts, they still found traces of their activities, demonstrating that there had indeed been demon beast activity here in the past.
    just that for some reason, all these demon beasts had now vanished.
    "it should be something that happened within the last hundred years¡­"
    qinchuan judged.
    the heavenly treasure materials in this primeval forest were so rich and the medicinal effects so valuable, it was obvious that in the past, few people had dared to enter this primeval forest to gather medicine.
    and the reason why the disciples of the various sects, who used to enter the myriad spirit garden to collect medicine, rarely dared to venture into this primeval forest, was naturally because of fear of the various demon beasts within.
    qinchuan's eyes sparkled.
    when he had first arrived at myriad spirit valley, he had already learned some things about this myriad spirit garden through the giant eagle statue in the middle of the clearing outside the myriad spirit valley.
    the formation miniature under the giant eagle statue had one of its formation patterns dimmed.
    no one would know.
    that the true nature of the miniature formation under the giant eagle statue sealed off the nine prohibited areas within the myriad spirit garden!
    and what was shown in that miniature was that the dimmed formation pattern was precisely one corner of the formation covering the largest of the nine prohibited areas, undying mountain, within the myriad spirit garden!
    qinchuan entered the myriad spirit garden and, leading zhou xi and the others, headed north, aiming for the largest of the nine forbidden areas within the myriad spirit garden, the undying mountain.
    "after so many years, you still haven't given up struggling?"
    "you even managed to loosen a corner of the ancient prohibition formation, i truly underestimated you..."
    qinchuan looked in the direction of the dense forest, toward the undying mountain, a sneer forming at the corner of his mouth.
    even if the formation had loosened, the things inside the undying mountain might be about to, or had already, broken free.
    but qinchuan remained calm and unhurried, his heart already settled.
    to him, even if the sky fell, it would be hard to stir even the slightest ripple in his heart.
    in this world, apart from the immortal burial site, there was nothing that could truly weigh on his mind.
    even for the immortal burial site, he was determined to turn it upside down!
    the group moved forward, collecting various heavenly treasures materials along the way.
    because few had dared to venture into this dense forest previously, and with the myriad spirit garden's special qi of heaven and earth, the heavenly treasures materials here were indeed bountiful.
    this dazzling array of treasures left zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao's heads spinning.
    along the way, the three of them picked a large amount of heavenly treasures materials, all in line with qinchuan's instructions¡ªif the roots were not necessary for the medicine, they left the roots intact.
    as long as the roots were preserved, these spiritual medicines could grow anew in the special environment of the myriad spirit garden.
    in this way, they could continue to flow and flourish endlessly.
    naturally, qinchuan had also collected plenty of heavenly treasures materials, but his attitude toward them was quite indifferent.
    for someone like him, who had seen countless divine medicines and immortal elixirs in the past, although these spirit grasses and treasures were useful to him now, they were far from astonishing.
    indifferently, he collected a large amount of spirit grasses and treasures.
    "oh? there are actually other people who have ventured this deep..."
    as qinchuan and his group ventured deeper, he suddenly stopped, his gaze falling ahead and revealing some surprise.
    however, he quickly reconsidered, thinking that the demon beasts from within this forest had long since vanished, and he once again felt at ease.
    but inside, he couldn't help but shake his head in secret.
    these guys truly did not know whether they were alive or dead.
    as the saying goes, when there is something abnormal, there must be a monster involved.
    the disappearance of all kinds of demon beasts from this vast dense forest was in itself quite unusual.
    yet these people daringly ventured so deep and fought fiercely over heavenly treasures materials, truly lacking a sense of vigilance.
    hearing qinchuan's words, zhou xi and the others immediately became alert, their true qi circulating covertly within them. however, after carefully surveying their surroundings, they only saw lush greenery ahead¡ªwhere was there a single human figure?
    "brother qin, where are the people you mentioned..."
    the three looked confused, their divine senses spreading but failing to find a single person.
    qinchuan rolled his eyes. by the time your meager divine senses detected someone, they'd have to be hitting you in the face.
    "let's go and take a look."
    without explaining to the trio, he stepped forward.
    zhou xi and the others exchanged glances and hurriedly followed suit.

 Chapter 171 The Jin Ling Tree

    after walking for a while, zhou xi and her two companions finally noticed faint sounds of battle coming from ahead."there really are people!"
    the three of them looked at each other with surprise in their eyes and couldn't help but glance at qinchuan. they saw that qinchuan appeared unaffected by the battle ahead, obviously having detected the combat earlier on.
    "fighting here must be for the purpose of competing for heavenly treasures materials. it seems there must be some extraordinary heavenly treasures materials for it to come to a fierce battle like this; otherwise, with the abundance of heavenly treasures materials in this place, it wouldn't have escalated to such an extent."
    qinchuan said indifferently as he stepped forward to approach.
    upon hearing this, zhou xi and the others felt a slight stir in their hearts and followed qinchuan, advancing further. shortly, they saw several groups of people engaged in an intense battle in a somewhat open area among the trees ahead.
    "they are disciples of the taixuan sect, and xiao motian, the saint heir of the taixuan sect, is there too!"
    "there are also people from the red daen gate, and the other group is from a sect force of donglin county, disciples of the sunset valley!"
    recognizing the three groups of fighters in different attires, zhou xi immediately identified the parties involved in the battle.
    "they are fighting for the fruits on that tree, the golden fruits that are emitting a faint golden glow, and that fragrance... could this be the legendary jin ling tree?!"
    li ran and wang hao's gaze settled on the resplendent tree on the edge of the battlefield of the three sect forces, causing their pupils to constrict.
    qinchuan looked at li ran and wang hao with surprise: "i didn't expect you to know about the jin ling tree."
    "you're right, it is indeed a jin ling tree."
    "the jin ling tree, which matures only once every hundred thousand years. its leaves can be used to brew spiritual tea, possessing the effect of enlightenment."
    "what's more remarkable is its fruit, which also has the effect of enlightenment, and additionally, controls inner demons."
    "this fruit is extremely rare and valuable, especially life-saving for those facing severe temptation by their inner demons."
    "besides that, it has one most crucial efficacy¡ªit's excellent for condensing the primordial spirit and nourishing the spirit and soul¡ªa supreme treasure among divine medicines; it can even be deemed a divine medicine."
    speaking of the beneficial effects of the jin ling fruit, qinchuan expounded its virtues with great familiarity: "this jin ling fruit has matured for a hundred thousand years; such a divine medicine is rare in this world, it seems our luck is quite good."
    a slight smile appeared on the corner of qinchuan's mouth, clearly interested in the jin ling tree.
    given his knowledge and the high regard he had for the jin ling tree, it's evident how extraordinary it was.
    in fact, for qinchuan, the enlightenment effect and the capability to control inner demons of the jin ling tree held no attraction whatsoever.
    with qinchuan's achievements in martial arts, his understanding had already reached unimaginable heights, his perception so profound that it was beyond estimate.
    if he were to achieve enlightenment or sudden insight, whatever he comprehended would surely shake the heavens and the earth. it was not something that could be influenced by a mere divine medicine.
    in former years, he stood unwavering at the pinnacle of the divine path, and he even created the asura reincarnation art, a technique that transcended all levels. on the path of divine path, he had gone too far, almost reaching the end.
    to advance further, he could only become an immortal.
    thus, if he were to seek enlightenment, it would have to be about the immortal path, the immortal law!
    as for the effect of the jin ling tree in controlling inner demons, it was even
    with such a dao heart, where could there be any significant heart demon tribulation?
    if even with such a dao heart he couldn't withstand a heart demon tribulation, then surely, not even a small jin ling fruit would be able to resist it.
    therefore, for qinchuan, both the enlightenment effect and the ability to suppress heart demons of the jin ling tree are nothing but illusions.
    what truly caught his attention was the jin ling fruit's effect of nourishing the soul and enhancing the strength of the soul.
    although the jin ling fruit was not divine medicine, it was, nonetheless, one of the top treasures in the world, and its effect on nourishing and strengthening the soul could help him awaken more emperor souls sooner.
    so, upon seeing this jin ling tree, it was as good as in the bag for qinchuan.
    "young master, so many people are competing for the opportunity from this jin ling tree, and we are few in number and weak in power. i'm afraid we can't compete with them. acting rashly might lead to our..."
    zhou xi started to say, her voice trailing off towards the end, but the meaning was clear. enjoy new tales from empire
    apart from the congyun sect, numerous disciples from other sects had entered the myriad spirit garden.
    in front of them, disciples from three factions were fighting fiercely, with their numbers summing up to over forty.
    and on their side, including qinchuan, there were only four people in total.
    a tenfold difference in numbers.
    trying to contend with these three factions for the jin ling tree was like snatching food from the jaws of a tiger, no different from seeking death.
    most importantly, within the three factions, there were a few whose demonstrated cultivation level and strength were extremely formidable.
    for example, xiao motian, the saint heir of the taixuan sect, whose divine king body suppressed all directions, and whose cultivation level at the seventh layer peak of the meridian opening realm, showed strength far greater than lin xuan of the li mountain sword sect whom qinchuan had previously slain. s§×ar?h the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    besides taixuan sect's saint heir xiao motian, there was also a woman who exhibited tremendous strength.
    based on the clothes she wore, she should be a disciple of the red daen gate, with the cultivation level of the late stage seventh layer of the meridian opening realm, crowned with a phoenix headdress and draped in a green mist, demonstrating the sunset valley king body, she was undoubtedly ji qingxia, the holy maiden of the red daen gate.
    in addition, among the sunset sect disciples, one's strength was on par with xiao motian, obviously almost tantamount to being the saint heir of the sunset sect.
    "no matter how many ants there are, after all, they are just ants. what is there to worry about?"
    hearing zhou xi's words, qinchuan just smiled lightly, disdainfully regarding the disciples from the three sects: "let alone a few disciples, even if the elders of the three sects were here, should they dare to touch what i have my eye on, they too would be courting death."
    hearing this, zhou xi and the other two were at a loss for words, as his statement was indeed boastful to the extreme.
    seeing that qinchuan was resolute, intent on obtaining the jin ling tree, the three exchanged a glance, ready to compromise.
    "if brother qin truly wishes to seize the opportunity of the jin ling tree, then we might as well continue to watch from the sidelines, waiting until the taixuan sect, red daen gate, and sunset sect disciples have fought each other to a standstill; by then we can intervene, and thus ease much pressure..."
    li ran pondered aloud.
    qinchuan couldn't help but chuckle at the suggestion, saying, "what are a few disciples of the three sects, that they deserve my wariness?"
    a few disciples were not worthy of his attention.
    if the others truly wished to compete with him for the jin ling tree, he would just suppress them all. he certainly did not have the patience to wait here for their struggle to end and then clean up the aftermath.
    the disciples of the three sects appeared formidable, their moves elegant, but they indeed lacked the experience of life-and-death battles, their strikes not decisively ruthless enough, and they were bound by fixed patterns, their movements stiff. in his eyes, they were full of flaws.
    in front of him, these disciples of the three sects were truly immature.
    having said that, qinchuan spoke no further and walked leisurely towards the location of the jin ling tree.

 Chapter 172 The Frog in the Well

    "brother qin!"seeing qinchuan walking out directly, li ran and wang hao were both startled and wanted to stop him.
    but qinchuan simply ignored them and walked straight towards the jin ling tree with a leisurely stride as if he hadn't noticed the intense struggle between the three powers in the field.
    zhou xi and the other two, seeing this, were secretly anxious but felt it was not appropriate to hide any longer and had to stiffen their nerves and follow.
    as qinchuan appeared, strolling casually straight towards the jin ling tree, the disciples of the three sects who were fighting fiercely in the arena were suddenly taken aback. the clashing sounds of weapons gradually dwindled, and everyone was astonished at qinchuan, who had suddenly entered the fray and indifferently walked towards the jin ling tree.
    after being stunned for a moment, the crowd only recovered their senses as qinchuan approached the jin ling tree.
    "it's that guy from the congyun sect!"
    everyone immediately recognized qinchuan.
    after all, he had been incredibly flamboyant and arrogant outside the wailing valley, and a leading elder of the sunset sect had died because of him.
    moreover, when the myriad spirit garden opened, qinchuan had blocked its entrance and set the rules, showing no regard for the forces of the various sects, leaving a deep impression on the disciples.
    recognizing qinchuan, and seeing that he was approaching the jin ling tree to take advantage of the tumultuous struggle between their three parties, the disciples of the three sects instantly had a chill in their eyes, their killing intent surging.
    "it's you! humph, mere minnows from the congyun sect dare to fish in troubled waters and covet the opportunity of the jin ling tree, courting death!"
    several of the nearest disciples immediately, unquestioningly, launched their weapons at qinchuan.
    "clang!"
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao promptly took action and repelled those disciples.
    the disciples of the three surrounding sects immediately surged with killing intent, their eyes all shooting towards them.
    qinchuan remained unfazed, gave the disciples of the three sects a faint glance, and spoke with a casual authoritative tone, "put away your killing intent, lest you lose your lives in vain!" continue your adventure at empire
    his tone was slightly cold.
    even zhou xi, who had followed, felt an inexplicable chill upon hearing qinchuan's cold words.
    as an asura war god, qinchuan had long since lost count of how many beings he had killed and how much blood he had spilt.
    he was particularly sensitive to killing intent.
    with his state of mind, he deemed ordinary ants beneath his notice.
    however, if anyone dared to reveal killing intent toward him, to offend him, to challenge his dignity, he would show no mercy.
    the disciples of the three sects, hearing qinchuan's words, were inwardly shocked, feeling a sense of authority, pressure, and a chilling fear.
    this made them all hesitant and doubtful for a moment.
    however, they soon hardened their expressions, for qinchuan had already reached the front of the jin ling tree.
    dismissing the inexplicable sense of authority, pressure, and chill they had felt moments before as an illusion, the eyes of the disciples of the three sects once again became icy, their gazes on qinchuan cold.
    "putting on airs! an ant dreaming to touch the jin ling tree, die!"
    the saint heir of the taixuan sect, xiao motian, snorted coldly, personally lunged forward, his longsword flickering with a cold light, slashing towards qinchuan.
    "you killed my sunset sect elder and you still dare show your face in front of us, kill him, avenge elder hong!"
    seeing xiao motian rush towards qinchuan, the saint heir of the sunset sect instantly flashed a look of determination and equally sternly shouted, drawing his blade and charging forward.
    it wasn't that he just wanted to suppress qinchuan.
    he was worried that xiao motian might take the jin ling tree under the pretense of killing qinchuan.
    as for qinchuan, merely a disciple of a declining sect, he wasn't even worth considering.
    ```
    the holy maiden of the red daen gate, ji qingxia, with the divine king body, also had a glint in her phoenix eyes as she discerned the intentions of xiao motian and the saint heir of the sunset sect. naturally, she wouldn't allow them to have their way and dashed out as well.
    "hmm?"
    seeing xiao motian, who had rushed up first, qinchuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said indifferently, "i previously mentioned that disciples of the taixuan sect who enter the myriad spirit garden should just be tourists. if you touch a single blade of grass or tree here, i will cleanse you all completely!" sear?h the n?vel(f)ire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "to think i haven't even approached you for accountability yet, and you can't help but come seek death. since that's the case, i'll take your life!"
    qinchuan's expression remained indifferent.
    "clang!"
    in the midst of speaking, an iron blood long spear abruptly appeared in qinchuan's hand, effortlessly deflecting xiao motian's incoming longsword.
    "utterly ridiculous, you dare to speak so arrogantly in front of this saint heir!"
    xiao motian was slightly surprised that qinchuan had neutralized his strike and upon hearing qinchuan's words, his face turned cold.
    endowed with the bloodline of the ancient divine king body, he had been undefeated among his peers since his debut.
    yet now, with qinchuan having a cultivation level far inferior to his, he dared to voice such haughty words in front of him, which immediately ignited his killing intent.
    he showed no mercy, changing his sword technique and striking again.
    "riddled with flaws."
    qinchuan responded with ease, his iron blood long spear striking directly at the opponent's flaws, shattering his attack patterns one after another.
    "whoosh!"
    at this moment, the saint heir of the sunset sect also lunged forward, shocked to see qinchuan repeatedly breaking xiao motian's offensive.
    at the same time, seeing xiao motian being entangled by qinchuan, he immediately shifted his gaze, planning to bypass the two and seize the jin ling tree.
    however, a long spear suddenly swept in horizontally, its momentum fierce. an astonishing scent of blood wafted from the iron blood long spear, along with a strong killing aura, causing the saint heir of the sunset sect's face to change instantly as he raised his weapon to block.
    "clang!"
    a dull sound echoed as the saint heir of the sunset sect, who had reached the seventh layer of the late stage of the meridian opening realm, was actually forced back by qinchuan's spear.
    upon witnessing this scene, the holy maiden of the red daen gate immediately revealed a look of astonishment in her beautiful eyes and quietly came to a halt.
    qinchuan shouldered his spear and turned his gaze to xiao motian, speaking in a calm tone, "the ancient divine king body, is merely so."
    "how is this possible? his cultivation level is clearly only at the first layer of the meridian opening realm. how can he possess such tremendous strength?!"
    the disciples from the three sects were stunned by this scene as they stared at qinchuan, their eyes filled with disbelief.
    xiao motian was also dramatically shaken. a mere first layer of the meridian opening realm had managed to remain so composed, consistently resolving his various attacks and striking directly at the flaws!
    hearing qinchuan's words, he immediately narrowed his eyes, staring at qinchuan with an icy expression, "i didn't expect to have underestimated you somewhat. you do have some skills. no wonder you dare to bluster in front of me. but do you really think that with your strength, you can contend with me?"
    "today, i shall let you, the frog at the bottom of the well, witness just how powerful the number-one-ranked divine king body among the ten king bodies really is!"
    "kill!"
    xiao motian suddenly shouted, and instead of using his sword, he fully stimulated the ancient divine king body. in an instant, his aura surged, divine light cascaded over him like a waterfall, shrouding his body akin to a war god. with fists and palm seals, he launched a ferocious assault on qinchuan. his might was astonishing, even more terrifying than when he had previously crossed hands with the saint heir of the sunset sect and the holy maiden of the red daen gate!
    a dreadful aura, as well as a noble presence, radiated from him, as if a divine king had descended into the world, deeply oppressing the disciples from the three sects present.
    "he was actually holding back his true power earlier when fighting with us. he didn't fully unleash the true might of the ancient divine king body!"
    "is this the true might of the number-one-ranked divine king body among the ten king bodies? my divine king body is feeling intense suppression¡­"
    feeling the terrifying aura erupting from xiao motian, both the saint heir of the sunset sect and the holy maiden of the red daen gate were visibly shocked and distressed as their own constitutions were forcefully suppressed.
    "boom!"
    the ground beneath xiao motian exploded into a crater as he shot forward like a bolt of lightning, his imposing aura staggering everyone present.
    ```

 Chapter 173 Dont Rush Into the Gunfire

    "the ancient divine king body?"upon hearing this, qinchuan curled his lips disdainfully and watched xiao motian approach with an imposing momentum, his eyes filled with contempt.
    to others, the constitution of the ancient divine king body is indeed a powerful and formidable one, not to be underestimated.
    whether it's the strength of the physical body, the explosive power, or the unique oppressive force of a special physique, each aspect is extraordinary.
    as one of the top ten king bodies, its prestige is well-recognized and far from ordinary.
    however, qinchuan had waged numerous wars in the past and was as familiar with nearly all physical constitutions as the back of his hand, including their strengths and weaknesses, perhaps even more so than the owners themselves.
    at this moment, the overwhelming oppressive and intimidating force of the ancient divine king body came crashing down like a landslide with xiao motian's advance. yet, qinchuan appeared as if he hadn't noticed at all.
    his physical body had been tempered by the asura true blood from his previous life, and his soul had even revived a strand of the emperor soul. not to mention a mere meridian opening realm's ancient divine king body, even if a supreme being stood before him, they would not hope to cause any impact or intimidation to his spirit by relying solely on their oppressive aura.
    mortal supreme beings, great emperors, are still just mortals after all.
    how could they compare to the first person of the divine realm's divine path peak?
    qinchuan's emperor soul is not that of a mortal great emperor, but that of a divine king at the peak!
    as xiao motian closed in swiftly, qinchuan stood still, as if he didn't feel the approaching danger at all.
    the cultivators from the three sects surrounding him could feel the momentum emanating from xiao motian, and their hearts were already trembling, full of apprehension.
    even the saint heirs of the sunset sect and the holy maiden of the red daen gate, who were on the same level as xiao motian, felt their spirits intimidated and were under immense pressure after xiao motian fully unleashed the might of the ancient divine king body.
    with a clenched fist, xiao motian advanced, his whole body radiating divine light like cascading waterfalls. his punches, heavy as mountains, seemed like a divine king and war god descending upon the mortal world. seeing qinchuan standing motionless, a cold smile appeared on his lips.
    in his view, qinchuan's cultivation level was shallow, and he didn't seem to possess any special physique. facing his overwhelming pressure, he probably had already been intimidated in spirit, losing all sense of measure.
    "die!"
    xiao motian approached instantaneously, his fist glowing like a fierce sun, brilliant with golden light, and he launched his attack.
    "be careful, young master!"
    "brother qin!"
    zhou xi and the others shook off the entanglement of several disciples from the three sects, turned back, and saw this scene, their expressions changing drastically.
    they immediately wanted to rush to his aid.
    but li ran and wang hao, with their ordinary constitutions and cultivation levels two realms below xiao motian's, were unable to approach under the full force of the ancients divine king body's might. they were oppressed by that powerful sealing and suppressing force, struggling to move.
    zhou xi fully activated her taiyin treasure body, the cold energy swirling about her, breaking through the oppressive aura of the divine king body. but even wanting to rush to the rescue, she was too late.
    just as xiao motian's blazing divine fist was about to strike qinchuan,
    a glint of cold light converged on the tip of qinchuan's iron blood long spear. then, to the shock and disbelief of everyone, it surged out like lightning, and with a thunderous jab, struck xiao motian's navel as he came rushing forward.
    in the next moment, that point of cold light burst forth, the highly concentrated force exploding in an instant, sending xiao motian's charging body flying.
    the divine king halo that enshrouded and covered xiao motian scattered like shattered ice at this moment.
    the terrifying aura of the divine king that had been bolstering him also swiftly dissipated.
    as his body flew backward, blood muddled around his navel.
    the one proclaimed as the strongest among king bodies, the ancient divine king body, was effortlessly shattered by qinchuan with a mere lift of his hand and a thrust of his spear, its might no longer intact!
    "bang!"
    xiao motian's body flew backward and fiercely slammed into an ancient tree in the distance, before heavily falling to the ground.
    immediately, silence enveloped the surroundings, not a sound to be heard.
    everyone's pupils constricted, staring at the scene unfolding before their eyes, their gazes filled with disbelief and astonishment.
    "how... how is this possible?! he actually broke through xiao motian's ancient divine king body!"
    the saint heir of the sunset sect and the holy maiden of the red daen gate were both terrified.
    "swoosh!"
    qinchuan did not cease his attack; after his spear had shattered xiao motian's ancient divine king body, he flicked the spear in his hand.
    the iron blood long spear's tip flickered with a cold, icy light, immediately cutting across the sky, carrying a fearsome murderous aura and a thick scent of blood, as it aimed for the now-grounded xiao motian.
    that iron blood long spear, reeking of blood, approached with ferocity like a fierce dragon launching its assault, a strong sense of crisis immediately overwhelming xiao motian, leaving him no time to be shocked or to ponder how qinchuan managed to shatter his ancient divine king body, nor to question why he attacked so mercilessly and possessed such terrifying strength.
    he immediately rolled on the ground, dodging the deadly strike of the iron blood long spear.
    barely avoiding the iron blood long spear's killing blow, xiao motian's heart pounded fiercely. before he could even catch his breath, he saw a blur before his eyes as qinchuan, following closely behind his iron blood long spear, had already arrived.
    he was shocked and frightened, fumbling to defend himself, only to be kicked away by qinchuan.
    "brothers, save me!"
    xiao motian cried out in terror, which finally snapped everyone around him out of their stupor.
    the disciples of the taixuan sect immediately gathered together, more than a dozen true inheritors, wielding sharp swords. despite being shocked by the power qinchuan had just exhibited, the combined force of over a dozen people bore no trace of fear.
    with the opportunity, xiao motian finally stabilized his posture. he was seriously injured at the moment, his qi in disarray, looking at qinchuan with a strong sense of wariness in his eyes. suddenly, he addressed the disciples of the sunset sect and red daen gate present:
    "fellow disciples of the sunset sect, and the red daen gate, this man possesses a strange and unpredictable strength. if we join forces to slay him, how about we share the opportunity of the jin ling tree among us?"
    xiao motian proposed to the saint heir of the sunset sect and the holy maiden of the red daen gate.
    the saint heir of the sunset sect's gaze flickered upon hearing these words.
    previously, outside the wanling valley, the leader of the sunset sect, elder hong, died because of qinchuan, and the disciples of the sunset sect regarded qinchuan with intense hostility.
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    they were naturally willing to slay qinchuan.
    but at this moment, the strength that qinchuan had displayed made them apprehensive.
    even xiao motian, when he had fully activated the ancient divine king body's might, was so casually defeated by him, pressed to the point where he had almost no power to fight back. this caused them no small amount of alarm. sea??h th§× n??elfir§×.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    therefore, the saint heir of the sunset sect, who should have agreed without hesitation to xiao motian's proposal, did not immediately assent.
    as for the holy maiden ji qingxia of the red daen gate, having witnessed the terrifying strength that qinchuan had just displayed, she too harbored some reservations.
    though they did not fear qinchuan, after all, no matter how brave qinchuan was, he was but one man. even adding zhou xi and the other two, they totaled only four, while their own numbers were greater. they could besiege and subdue the enemy without too much difficulty.
    however, such action would surely result in heavy casualties, thus they also hesitated.
    qinchuan glanced indifferently at the more than ten taixuan sect disciples surrounding him, his expression nonchalant. he casually pulled out the iron blood long spear stuck in the ground, then glanced at the disciples of the sunset sect and red daen gate, saying nonchalantly, "i'm not interested in you. don't crash into the point of my spear."

 Chapter 174 In a Moment, the Sky Changes Color

    hearing qinchuan's words, the disciples of the sunset sect let out a collective sneer, "you brat! previously outside, elder hong died because of you, and now you dare to be so brazen and threaten us..."however, before they could finish, the saint heir of the sunset sect rebuked them sharply.
    "how does the holy maiden ji qingxia see this matter?"
    the saint heir of the sunset sect looked towards ji qingxia of red daen gate.
    with a slight movement in her beautiful eyes, ji qingxia said to qinchuan, "we could overlook your past conflicts and killing with the disciples of the taixuan sect, but as for this jin ling tree, how about we share it?"
    qinchuan immediately sneered, "you think you're worthy of sharing something i've set my eyes on?"
    "allowing you to enter myriad spirit garden to gather herbs was already a tremendous grace bestowed upon you!"
    "i, qinchuan, am taking this jin ling tree. if you don't know what's good for you, i don't mind sending all of you on your way!"
    as his words fell, qinchuan's gaze suddenly turned cold, and then he immediately took action, ignoring the disciples of the sunset sect and red daen gate. with the speed of lightning, under the astonished eyes of everyone, he swiftly struck down two true inheritors from taixuan sect.
    the two true inheritors from the taixuan sect didn't even have time to react before they were killed on the spot by qinchuan.
    "to think that he fancies himself able to contend against all of us with the power of one man, he's insane!"
    someone exclaimed in shock.
    "kill him!"
    xiao motian and the remaining disciples of the taixuan sect suddenly came to their senses and launched an all-out attack, surrounding qinchuan intending to kill him.
    however, their attacks were completely unable to land on qinchuan.
    all of their attacks seemed to be anticipated by qinchuan, who easily avoided them with his composed movements. his strikes were clean and merciless, killing with every move.
    it was clear that his cultivation realm was far below that of the disciples of the three sects.
    but qinchuan's control over power, his understanding of martial arts, and precise exploitation of vulnerabilities allowed him to disregard the difference in cultivation realm. every strike of his peaked with focused power, flawlessly executed, and struck at the heart of vulnerabilities, invariably effective.
    "his strength is astonishingly formidable; it's as if he can see through everyone's flaws; the taixuan sect's men are no match for him!"
    "we must also take action, otherwise, once he wipes out the disciples of the taixuan sect, we might not be able to compete with him!"
    the saint heir of the sunset sect made a snap decision, joining forces with the holy maiden of red daen gate to charge at qinchuan.
    at the same time, the other disciples of the sunset sect and red daen gate also launched their attacks.
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao were also swept into the midst of battle.
    "courting death."
    seeing the disciples of the sunset sect and red daen gate lashing out, a trace of killing intent emerged in qinchuan's eyes.
    a surge of intense killing aura burst forth like a tidal wave from qinchuan's being.
    that instantaneous killing intent caused the heavens and earth to change color.
    a terrifyingly substantial wave of killing qi dyed the skies red.
    in that instant, everyone felt a bone-chilling cold, fear evident in their eyes, as if asura purgatory had descended upon the world of mortals.
    the hint of murderous intent inadvertently released by qinchuan was too terrifying, instantly shattering the spirits of everyone present.
    "put put put!"
    the iron blood long spear swept across, as qinchuan descended like asura.
    once he truly harbored the intent to kill, he bore no resemblance to his usual harmless and indifferent self. in a single thought, heaven and earth were overturned, blood rained down!
    "ah..."
    in an instant, the disciples of the taixuan sect screamed miserably, their necks slashed by the iron blood long spear, and they kept dying in succession.
    the saint heir of the taixuan sect, xiao motian, had already been terrified by the fleeting deadly aura qinchuan displayed just moments before, his courage utterly shattered. by the time he regained his senses, the disciples of the taixuan sect had all perished, and qinchuan's figure had already appeared before him, the iron blood long spear dripping with blood.
    "i once set rules for the disciples of the taixuan sect and warned you, upon entering the myriad spirit garden, you must not harm a single blade of grass or twig."
    qinchuan had already concealed the inadvertent deadly aura he had leaked out, and he spoke with an indifferent voice.
    xiao motian's complexion turned deathly pale; trying to remain calm, he said, "you... you actually killed them all. are you not afraid that my taixuan sect will seek revenge upon your congyun sect?"
    "pfft!"
    however, as soon as he finished speaking, a flash of cold light streaked by, and the iron blood long spear decisively severed his neck.
    a generation with a divine king body thus met a hasty end.
    qinchuan did not even glance at the corpse, but turned his head to scan the disciples of the sunset sect and the red daen gate, who were now terrified out of their wits. seeing that many of them had been driven insane by the brief burst of killing intent that had leaked from him, losing their minds to madness, he lost any interest in striking them down.
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    "collect their storage bags."
    qinchuan walked to the jin ling tree and commanded zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao from a distance.
    zhou xi and the others were somewhat dazed. hearing qinchuan's words, they immediately came back to their senses and collected the storage bags of the taixuan sect disciples promptly, still shaken when they looked at qinchuan.
    "and theirs as well."
    qinchuan then pointed to the disciples of the sunset sect and the red daen gate.
    these disciples had been petrified, with some even driven mad by the killing intent, their minds shattered. their storage bags were effortlessly collected by zhou xi and the others.
    picking up one of the storage bags, qinchuan swept through it with his divine sense and saw that it had already gathered quite a collection of heavenly treasures materials.
    this saved him the trouble of having to search and harvest them one by one.
    after collecting the bags, qinchuan went to the jin ling tree and plucked all nine spirit fruits, then also picked the leaves.
    these leaves were of no use to him, but they would be very useful for qin xiaoyu in the future.
    "let's go."
    having secured his loot, qinchuan gave zhou xi and the others a glance, called out, and then continued towards the deeper parts of the dense forest.
    his demeanor was calm and composed, reverting to his usual indifference as if that overwhelming, terrifying killing intent and the act of slaying all the taixuan sect disciples on the spot had not been his doing.
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao followed behind qinchuan in silence, feeling the air around them grow oppressively heavy and suffocating.
    qinchuan glanced back at the three and said lightly, "is that all it takes to frighten you? with such fragile dao hearts, you cannot become strong."
    feeling the peaceful aura emanating from qinchuan, the three finally relaxed slightly, the oppressive feeling in their hearts dissipating all at once.
    "brother qin, you were really terrifying just now. i've never seen such intense killing intent, it was as if it turned the sky red..."
    li ran and wang hao couldn't help but express their lingering fears.
    "were you scared too?"
    qinchuan gave a faint smile, glanced at li ran and wang hao, and then glanced at zhou xi.
    zhou xi's face turned slightly red, refusing to admit, "who was scared? i wasn't!"
    "are all women so contrary?"
    qinchuan glanced at zhou xi scornfully and said calmly, "regardless, since you have chosen to follow me, you need to learn to adapt."
    zhou xi watched qinchuan's back, pursing her lips in silence.
    what kind of terrible slaughter had he gone through to accumulate such a killing aura, soaked with so much blood?
    and yet, he was clearly only sixteen. what had he experienced?
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 Chapter 175 Undying Mountain

    it was quite some time after qinchuan and his party left.in the area where the jin ling tree stood,
    the disciples of sunset sect and red daen gate had just recovered from boundless fear.
    "demon, he's a demon..."
    many disciples had eyes filled with terror, their hearts still unable to calm down.
    the saint heir of sunset sect and the holy maiden of red daen gate were both pale, bloodless, looking in the direction where qinchuan had departed, their eyes full of dread.
    for a moment, they felt as if they had seen an unrivaled asura descending upon the world.
    that fleeting but terrifying aura of murderous intent had crushed their mental defenses in an instant, plunging them into a chilling abyss, almost scattering their spirits and souls! your journey continues on empire
    never before had they felt such fear, not even in the face of death.
    at this moment, qinchuan's figure was deeply imprinted in their hearts, turning into an indelible mark of fear...
    qinchuan naturally would not care about the deep shadow that he had unintentionally cast over the hearts of those disciples from sunset sect and red daen gate with the leak of his emperor soul's murderous intent.
    at this moment, qinchuan was leading zhou xi and the others, collecting heavenly treasures materials deep in the forest, and making their way through the dense woods towards the forbidding zone outside.
    they walked for two full days.
    two days later, qinchuan and his company finally passed through the forest, and the view in front of them suddenly cleared.
    at a glance, ahead was a vast plain, behind which mists swirled, and mountain ranges like coiled dragons lay half-hidden in the fog.
    "brother qin, just ahead is the prohibition zone of myriad spirit garden, an absolutely forbidden place."
    "the ancestral teachings of congyun sect mention that disciples who enter myriad spirit garden to gather herbs must never approach the forbidden zone, else there will be mortal peril!"
    li ran and wang hao looked at the grand mountain range hidden behind the thick fog in the distance and couldn't help but speak out.
    "i'm impressed that you remember the ancestral teachings of cloud sect and know that the forbidden zone is off-limits."
    "however, cloud sect's ancestral teachings certainly don't apply to me. on the contrary, what i say, even the ancestor of your cloud sect would have to heed as if it were a sacred edict," qinchuan said with a smile.
    hearing the bold and irreverent words of qinchuan, the three of them could only face-palm and pretend they hadn't heard anything.
    although qinchuan gave them an incredibly mysterious impression with extraordinary methods, they could never imagine qinchuan's true identity.
    in their eyes, no matter how mysterious and extraordinary qinchuan was, he simply couldn't be someone who would command the respect of even the ancestor of cloud sect.
    qinchuan glanced at them, knowing they didn't believe him, but he didn't care, nor did he bother to explain further. pointing at the life prohibition zone ahead, he said, "that is undying mountain, the largest of the nine life prohibition zones of myriad spirit garden. it's called undying mountain, but any living being who enters it is bound to die without a doubt. do you know why?"
    zhou xi and the others naturally didn't know.
    with a faint smile, qinchuan strode towards undying mountain, hands clasped behind his back, "that's because there is a formation within undying mountain, a formation that can devour time, that can swallow years."
    "this formation's name is rather simple; it's called the time formation, covering more than half of undying mountain. within the formation, time turns to dust, and life leaves no trace."
    qinchuan spoke leisurely, "our journey this time, is to head for undying mountain."
    hearing qinchuan's words, zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao's faces changed dramatically as they exclaimed, "brother qin, if you know that ahead is undying mountain, the prohibition zone of myriad spirit garden, and you are aware of the terror within, why do you still want to go there?"
    qinchuan turned to look at them and said with a faint smile, "are you afraid?"
    zhou xi looked at qinchuan, pressed her lips together, and was the first to follow qinchuan.
    since she chose to follow qinchuan, she naturally had to stay by his side no matter what.
    li ran and wang hao, however, wore expressions that flickered with indecision, hesitating for a moment.
    before heading to the myriad spirit garden, wu tian had warned them with countless reminders and admonishments to never trespass into the prohibition zone, or they would certainly meet their deaths!
    but now, well aware that the prohibition zone lay ahead¡ªand that it was even the most terrifying zone in the myriad spirit garden¡ªqinchuan was still determined to explore it. was this not courting death?
    qinchuan glanced at zhou xi, who had caught up with him, then turned his gaze to li ran and wang hao with a placid look and said, "it's right for you to be afraid. the undying mountain is indeed a dangerous place, not meant for you, so just stay there."
    after speaking, qinchuan didn't waste any more words and turned to continue toward the undying mountain.
    zhou xi followed behind qinchuan.
    as for li ran and wang hao, upon hearing qinchuan's words and seeing zhou xi and qinchuan heading toward the undying mountain, they exchanged glances after a brief hesitation, clenched their teeth, and quickly caught up, "brother qin, wait for us."
    "why did you follow? aren't you afraid of dying?"
    qinchuan turned back, giving li ran and wang hao a look of surprise, and said.
    "if brother qin and sister zhou aren't afraid, what do we have to fear? we've benefited greatly from your guidance over this period, and we cannot repay you enough. if we truly encounter danger, we are willing to strive for a sliver of survival for brother qin."
    the two took a deep breath and spoke with determined eyes.
    qinchuan, upon hearing this, was lost for words with a chuckle, "you'll strive for a sliver of survival for me?"
    "if we really face danger, it will surely turn heaven and earth upside down. with your level of cultivation, i'm afraid you won't even stir up a ripple before turning into a pile of dry bones in the long river of years."
    the faces of the two flushed red upon hearing this.
    qinchuan smiled and said, "there's no need for you to worry. as long as you follow me closely, there will be no trouble."
    after finishing, qinchuan didn't say more.
    as they gradually drew closer to the undying mountain, an invisible oppressive force slowly weighed down upon everyone.
    the undying mountain, hidden behind the thick fog, gradually became clear.
    "brother qin, do you have business in the undying mountain?"
    li ran asked, trying to divert his attention and combat the oppressive feeling in his heart.
    "meet an old friend," qinchuan replied succinctly.
    li ran suddenly gaped, an old friend, the undying mountain?
    "boom!"
    however, just at that moment, the ground beneath everyone shook violently, as if there was an earthquake.
    the earth cracked open with a colossal fissure, akin to an endless abyss.
    the undying mountain ahead also began to shake violently.
    on the undying mountain's flank, a golden summoning talisman suddenly ignited, radiating light everywhere, casting itself across the sky, making the entire firmament tremble at that moment.
    "hm?"
    qinchuan abruptly turned his gaze to the other side of the undying mountain, his face sobering.
    he immediately quickened his pace, turning into a blur as he swept toward the belly of the mountain ahead. when he rounded the front mountain range, qinchuan immediately saw at the edge of the undying mountain, outside the enclave shrouded by the time formation, a group of people were frantically trying to extract twelve ancient swords from the base of the mountain! s~ea??h the n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    these people turned out to be disciples from the various sects that had entered the myriad spirit garden. perhaps because they were transported near the undying mountain upon entering the garden, they had arrived here even before qin qinchuan and his party.

 Chapter 176 Insignificant as Ants, Whats There to Regret in Their Death?

    seeing this scene, qinchuan's expression suddenly turned icy.the twelve evil-suppressing ancient swords, each inscribed with an evil-suppressing talisman, were the foundation for suppressing undying mountain!
    nobody knew that inside the life prohibition zone of the myriad spirit garden, the greatest of dangers was sealed and suppressed¡ªthe primordial ancestral serpent!
    the primordial ancestral serpent was incredibly brutal, devouring all flesh and blood, all traces of life!
    its vitality was so strong that it was exceedingly rare in all the world.
    thus, the primordial ancestral serpent was extremely difficult to kill.
    although with qinchuan's strength at the time, killing a primordial ancestral serpent was not difficult, he was interested in studying the limits of its life force. therefore, after gravely wounding it back then, he merely suppressed it here.
    the twelve evil-suppressing ancient swords, together with the evil-suppressing divine talismans, formed an unparalleled demon-sealing great formation that suppressed the primordial ancestral serpent, leaving it immobilized, and a time formation that eroded its vitality.
    yet, unexpectedly, the life force of this ancestor serpent was more terrifying than he had imagined.
    ten thousand years had passed, and the primordial ancestral serpent, already seriously injured in the beginning, had survived until now under the suppression of the unparalleled demon-sealing great formation and the erosion of the time formation, still not dead.
    and it was still trying to break free, causing the demon-sealing formation to dim slightly.
    now, if these people in front of him were to pull out the evil-suppressing ancient swords and talismans, the primordial ancestral serpent might indeed manage to escape its bonds.
    glancing at those attempting to pull out the swords, qinchuan's gaze turned exceedingly cold, "stop!"
    the various sect disciples struggling to pull out the swords, upon hearing qinchuan's cold reprimand, finally noticed his arrival.
    when they saw qinchuan, a sneer couldn't help but surface on some of their faces, "hmph, i was wondering who it was. turns out it's you group of congyun sect trash! you've been in the myriad spirit garden for so long and still haven't been killed by someone?"
    in the previous openings of the myriad spirit garden, the disciples of the congyun sect who entered were almost all hunted and killed to the last by disciples from other sects.
    all the great sects coveted the resources of the congyun sect, so once they encountered congyun sect disciples in the myriad spirit garden, nearly all would tacitly agree to strike and kill them.
    before entering the myriad spirit garden, their leading elders had also secretly instructed them.
    "i said, stop!"
    qinchuan's face was icy, resembling an asura from the human realm, stepping forward deliberately.
    his indifferent gaze fixed on the people around, a chilling intent to kill burst forth from him.
    this time, it wasn't an unintentional slip of killing intent, but real anger.
    that terrifying killing intent swept toward the people from afar.
    however, at that moment, divine light cascaded like a waterfall within undying mountain, blocking qinchuan's murderous intent, protecting the disciples of five elements sect and the other great sects from extracting the swords. clearly, something within undying mountain was sheltering these people, hoping they would pull out the evil-suppressing divine sword to facilitate its release.
    the disciples from the various sects in front, oblivious to this, heard qinchuan's words, and upon seeing him approaching, let out a sneer, "kid, who do you think you are, daring to shout at us like this? did you think you had a grand elder from congyun sect backing you up?"
    "or is it that you want to compete with us for the fortune of this divine sword?"
    at this point, the disciples of the various sects in attendance let out a smirk, "with just a few of you congyun sect weaklings trying to compete with us for the fortune of the divine sword, you are truly overestimating yourselves! take a few men, and kill them!"
    yet qinchuan, ignoring them, narrowed his eyes and looked towards the depths of undying mountain, his tone icy, "are you so eager to seek death?"
    there was no response from within undying mountain.
    several disciples from the great sects lunged toward qinchuan, "playing tricks!"
    "kid, you congyun sect disciples should be running away when you see us, yet you dare to come close to fight for a chance at fortune, you're asking for death!"
    one of them, with superior movement technique, rushed ahead to face qinchuan, his crescent curved blade slicing toward qinchuan.
    qinchuan glanced back, swiped his hand, and instantaneously diverted it onto the opponent's wrist, then grasped the opponent's throat in one move, hoisting him mid-air, his indifferent eyes devoid of any emotion.
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    "you..."
    the five elements sect disciple, whose throat was easily clutched and was suspended in midair by qinchuan, suddenly had his pupils constrict, about to say something, when qinchuan 'snap', snapped his neck in one swift motion, killing him on the spot.
    "brother mu!"
    the disciples rushing up from behind all cried out in shock, their eyes filled with horror as they looked at qinchuan.
    the five elements sect disciple that qinchuan had effortlessly snapped to death was no ordinary disciple. he was one of the top ten true disciples of the five elements sect, with strength second only to the saint heir of the five elements sect, gu li.
    his strength was incredibly formidable, and there were few among the younger generation who could vie with him.
    yet at this moment, such a prominent expert among the younger generation was so casually snuffed out by qinchuan!
    how could this not shock people?
    the several disciples who had charged up behind him suddenly came to a halt, not daring to rashly advance any further, only drawing their weapons, warily watching qinchuan, and angrily denounced, "you actually killed brother mu, you..."
    qinchuan swept them a cold glance, looking at the disciples who had drawn their swords, and said in a chilled tone, "divine weapons tempt the heart, but one must have life to enjoy them!"
    "these evil-suppressing divine swords and evil-suppressing talismans are to suppress the dreadful entities within the undying mountain. if you do not cease your actions now, the heavens will turn and the earth will overturn, and you shall all perish!"
    qinchuan spoke in an eerie tone.
    he did not stop them, only verbally warned them.
    "alarmist talk!"
    "this place is holy and peaceful. here, we all feel extremely composed and tranquil. where is there a dreadful entity suppressed here? and even if there once was a dreadful being suppressed, the myriad spirit garden has existed for a hundred thousand years. the entity suppressed here should have long since turned to dust! these divine swords and talismans are clearly no ordinary objects. since we have encountered them, it must be our fortune!"
    the saint heir of the five elements sect, gu li, with a flickering gaze, snorted coldly.
    in truth, he too perceived the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords and the piercing evil-suppressing divine talismans as rather extraordinary.
    but treasures tempt the heart.
    these evil-suppressing divine swords were certainly exceptional treasures. with such treasures before them, no one could remain unmoved.
    even if it involved some risk, they must be obtained.
    furthermore, according to his thinking, even if this place once suppressed a supreme malevolent entity, after so many years, it ought to have died.
    with that thought in mind, he did not stop, but called out to the other sect disciples present, "fellow daoists, these divine swords seem to be interconnected and difficult to pull out individually. let us try together with our combined strength!"
    qinchuan no longer interfered, merely watching coldly.
    "brother qin, was what you said true? is something extremely malevolent really suppressed here, and these swords are meant to suppress it?"
    zhou xi and the others all slightly changed their expressions as they spoke.
    qinchuan neither confirmed nor denied. s§×arch* the n?velfire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    the three immediately said in shock, "shouldn't we stop them?"
    "ants courting death are hardly worth pitying," qinchuan said, his expression indifferent.
    in his eyes, the sect disciples before him were as good as dead.

 Chapter 177 The Seal is Broken, the Ancestral Serpent Emerges!

    "whoosh!"the saint heir of the five elements sect, gu li, along with the other sects' saint heirs present, all made their moves and simultaneously attempted to extract twelve evil-suppressing divine swords.
    in an instant, the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords finally loosened and were slowly pulled out by gu li and the others.
    "hahaha, as this saint heir anticipated, these ancient swords indeed require simultaneous extraction to be removed!"
    "ladies and gentlemen, let's not hold back our strength. let's pull these ancient swords out together; the treasures here shall be shared among us!"
    upon seeing the divine swords loosen, gu li's face lit up with immense joy, and with everyone else, he pulled even more vigorously at the evil-suppressing divine swords.
    qinchuan observed all this with detachment, watching gu li and the others excitedly extract the evil-suppressing divine swords, a sneer of mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth.
    zhou xi and the other two felt unease in their hearts.
    "brother qin, are we just going to stand here and do nothing?"
    li ran asked, his right eyelid twitching violently.
    "what's the rush? since the presence within undying mountain wishes to come forth, then we'll meet it soon enough,"
    qinchuan replied calmly.
    he stayed here precisely to see just how capable that primordial ancestral serpent within undying mountain really was!
    "clang! clang! clang!"
    it was at this moment.
    the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords were collectively pulled out by gu li and the others!
    the evil-suppressing talismans on the evil-suppressing divine swords ignited as soon as the swords were extracted.
    the golden flames turned the evil-suppressing talismans into ashes in an instant. your journey continues with empire
    the corroded signs of antiquity on the evil-suppressing divine swords also peeled away, revealing their inner radiance as the outer rust flaked off.
    the divine swords were majestic, with divine light cascading like a waterfall!
    "what a sword, hahaha! although i am unsure of the level of these ancient swords, they appear so extraordinary; they are certainly rare treasures!"
    the saint heir of the five elements sect, gu li, was immediately filled with exhilaration, repeatedly inspecting the evil-suppressing divine sword in his hands with glowing eyes.
    "crackle!"
    the other sects' saint heirs beside him also wore expressions of joy.
    the saint heir of the taiyan sword sect with the formless sword body, yi jianyi, immediately tested the sword, swinging the evil-suppressing divine sword in his hand. with a mere stroke through the air, a terrifyingly sharp sword qi immediately shot out, neatly slicing a huge rock in the distance.
    "the sword qi manifests on its own, revealing its sharp edge; such terrifying power!"
    yi jianyi was utterly astounded, and then his heart throbbed wildly with excitement he couldn't contain.
    he had merely wielded the sword casually, not even utilizing his true qi, and yet it spontaneously emitted sword qi, cleanly cutting a distant boulder. it was indeed a divine weapon!
    "with such a divine sword in hand, the world will surely have a place for me in the future!"
    the various saint heirs were all ecstatic.
    "congratulations to the saint heirs for finding supreme treasures, blessed with immeasurable fortune!"
    all the other disciples from the various sects, full of envy in their eyes, offered their congratulations one after another.
    "rumble!"
    however, it was at this moment.
    the ground beneath everyone trembled violently all of a sudden, as if an earthquake had occurred.
    soon after.
    accompanied by an earth-shattering roar.
    the entire undying mountain shook violently.
    in the sky above, a terrifying phenomenon erupted.
    a fearsome malevolent energy burst forth from beneath undying mountain, piercing through the sky!
    "what's happening, what's going on?"
    the sudden turn of events caused the disciples from all around to stagger unsteadily.
    "boom!"
    the next moment.
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    the entire undying mountain was sent flying into the air.
    the ground cracked.
    a gigantic abyss surfaced, swallowing up some of the disciples from various sects at the foot of the mountain.
    "ah..."
    "brother, save me..."
    in an instant, those disciples who fell into the abyss let out terrified screams, but their voices soon vanished, becoming inaudible.
    "what's going on, what exactly happened, could it be true what that guy just said, that this place was actually suppressing an unprecedentedly fierce entity?!"
    the remaining disciples from the various sects immediately turned pale, panicking and uneasy.
    gu li and others, holding the evil-suppressing divine sword, also had an ominous feeling arise.
    "roar!"
    a terrible roar came from underground.
    following that, a huge monster burst forth from beneath the ground.
    this monster looked like a colossal serpent, but it was different, its body covered in crocodile-like scales, with a massive form that was akin to a mountain range.
    its two eyes were enormous, like two huge crimson lanterns, brimming with fierce light.
    at its head, it had a red horn growing, but it was broken.
    "a hundred thousand years..."
    "for a full hundred thousand years..."
    "this ancestor has finally broken free, finally broken free..."
    the primordial ancestral serpent's body bore mottled scars, old wounds.
    its cold, cruel crimson eyes scanned the disciples before it: "foolish and lowly humans, even though you helped this ancestor break the seal, this ancestor will still eat you!"
    "this ancestor loathes the human race, especially that person from the past!"
    the hair-raising, hoarse, and evil voice of the primordial ancestral serpent blasted out from its huge mouth, the sound like waves, throwing people about.
    the terrifying breath emanating from its body caused those disciples from the various sects who were closer to explode into screams. their physical bodies exploded, turning into handfuls of fresh blood mist.
    "hmm, if the bodies explode, there'll be no flesh to eat..."
    the primordial ancestral serpent's cold and cruel voice sounded, and it actually contained its terrifying breath, then opened its mouth wide at the remaining people, inhaling fiercely.
    in an instant, a horrifying suction force swept over, and gu li and others could not stabilize their forms. their bodies were swept up by the dreadful suction, rushing towards the primordial ancestral serpent's gaping maw.
    "no, don't!"
    "help me, someone save me..."
    gu li, yi jianyi, and other saint heirs from the various sects also screamed in terror, their courage shattered.
    they had never imagined that beneath the ground lay an unparalleled fierce entity as qinchuan had said!
    what's more, this fierce entity that had been suppressed for a hundred thousand years had not turned into dust and bones but was still alive in this world!
    what kind of terrifying creature was this?
    as they were sucked in by the primordial ancestral serpent's breath, the strong suction gripping their bodies and pulling them towards that gaping mouth, they all turned ghastly pale, frantically swinging the evil-suppressing divine swords in their hands, sending out sharp sword qi towards the primordial ancestral serpent, but to no avail.
    they did not understand the mysteries of the evil-suppressing divine sword, nor did they have the powerful cultivation level needed to unleash the sword's power. the sword qi they sent out sparked against the primordial ancestral serpent's body, not managing to even scratch it.
    seeing this scene, gu li and the others completely despaired but caught sight of qinchuan and the others who were calmly fixed in place, seemingly undisturbed by the primordial ancestral serpent's breath. amidst their astonishment, they seized the last straw for salvation, frantically calling to qinchuan for help. s§×ar?h the n?vel(f)ire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "save me, i am willing to offer the divine sword in my hand and follow you, save me¡ª"
    gu li and the others desperately called for help.
    down below, not far away.
    qinchuan stood tall, his body firm as if rooted in the ground, unyielding.
    the suction from the primordial ancestral serpent had no effect on his figure. zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao were also protected by his side.
    in his palm, a small mountain hovered and bobbed.
    it was the very undying mountain that the primordial ancestral serpent had sent flying upon breaking free!
    at that moment.
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao, seeing the frightening and fierce monster before them, as well as the ghastly death of the various sect disciples, all turned deathly pale, their bodies nearly collapsing.
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 Chapter 178 Fear that Penetrates the Spirit

    "save me, save me¡ª¡ª"gu li and the others continued to cry out in alarm, claiming they were willing to give up the evil-suppressing divine sword and offer it to qinchuan, in hopes that he would save their lives.
    however, qinchuan remained indifferent to their wailing and cries for help.
    with one hand supporting undying mountain and the other calmly positioned in front of him, fissures crisscrossed the ground behind him. his gaze lightly swept over gu li and the others being sucked into the gaping maw of the primordial ancestral serpent, his eyes full of cold indifference.
    he had already warned them earlier that an unparalleled fierce beast was suppressed here.
    the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords and divine talismans were the foundation of the demon-sealing prohibition formation.
    he had ordered them to stop.
    but they, ignoring his warnings,
    insisted on pulling out the evil-suppressing divine swords, stealing the so-called opportunity and fortune.
    now their cleverness had backfired.
    the demon-sealing prohibition formation collapsed.
    the primordial ancestral serpent beneath undying mountain broke free from its confines.
    the sky and earth turned upside down here.
    facing disaster and fearing for their lives, they came to him for rescue, wasn't that laughable?
    "no¡ª¡ª"
    as they drew near to the fearsome fangs and bloodied maw of the primordial ancestral serpent, the foul breath and boundless fear made dizzy and blinded gu li and the others.
    confronting this primordial ancestral serpent, no matter how talented or what kind of constitution gu li and the others possessed,
    all could only let out a cry of despair and unwillingness before they were swallowed up, becoming snacks in the belly of the serpent, their bodies and souls utterly destroyed, their spirits scattered!
    not far below.
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao, standing next to qinchuan, watched this scene pale as death. boundless terror overwhelmed their hearts, making them feel weak all over, unable to muster any strength. explore stories on empire
    especially after the primordial ancestral serpent devoured gu li and the others, when that ferocious and grim gaze swept towards them, they almost had their souls scattered in fear.
    "it's just a little serpent, no need to panic and lose composure like this!" sea??h th§× n?vel(f)ire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    qinchuan, noticing that the three of them were terrified to the point of losing their wits, raised an eyebrow and rebuked them lightly.
    zhou xi and the others turned towards qinchuan with a wooden expression, their lips quivering as they said, "brother qin¡­ brother qin, this is¡­"
    they couldn't utter a complete sentence.
    such a terrifying and fierce beast had just devoured various sect disciples right in front of them.
    such as gu li, yi jianyi, and other saint heirs from the different sects, none had any power to resist, all of them eaten as though they were mere food.
    in their barely twenty-odd years of life, they had rarely even left their sects.
    where had they witnessed such a brutal spectacle?
    qinchuan paid no further attention to zhou xi and the others; instead, he walked towards the primordial ancestral serpent with undying mountain in tow.
    "worthy of being the most vigorous life form among the different fierce beasts in the world, suppressed here by the combined demon-sealing prohibition formation and time formation. so many years have passed, and yet it has not turned into dry bones, still existing in this world, truly unexpected."
    qinchuan spoke calmly.
    "brother qin!"
    from behind, zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao saw qinchuan step towards the primordial ancestral serpent and instantly felt their hearts rise to their throats, nearly losing their souls to fear.
    the ferocious eyes of the primordial ancestral serpent fixed on qinchuan, observing the undying mountain in his hands and feeling the faint trace of emperor soul qi emanating from him.
    its giant lantern-like eyes suddenly burst with light, the blood-red gaze shooting at qinchuan, filled with boundless hatred, "it's you!"
    it bellowed furiously.
    the deafening sound, like roaring thunder, made the void tremble.
    the sound waves, like waves, caused the ground to ripple.
    the mountains in all directions collapsed, and boulders flew into the air.
    zhou xi and the others were shocked into unconsciousness on the spot.
    if not for the light radiating from undying mountain in qinchuan's hands, blocking the waves, zhou xi, and the others would have been not just knocked unconscious, but instantly shattered in body and soul!
    "you're actually still alive, you're actually still alive!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent stared at qinchuan with an angry roar, its eyes full of limitless hatred, killing intent, but also, fear!
    yes.
    fear, terror!
    even now, as it sensed that qinchuan's current cultivation level was pathetically weak.
    yet, it still instinctively feared him.
    it could not forget the past.
    it could not forget the scenes of being suppressed by the other party.
    it could not forget how terrifying that person was!
    it was the primordial ancestral serpent.
    once it roamed the nine heavens and ten lands, devouring skies and earth, and no one could punish it.
    until it encountered this person!
    in that battle, it used every trick it had, deploying all of its skills.
    but it was still forcefully suppressed by the other party!
    unable to stir up the slightest ripple!
    the severe injuries it suffered at the hands of this person back then had yet to heal!
    all the mottled scars covering its body were also the handiwork of this person!
    it was angry, it harbored resentment, it wanted to leave this place, to slay all the humans in the world, to take revenge.
    but at this moment.
    this person was right in front of it.
    yet, in its heart, it instinctively felt fear!
    the towering resentment, the towering fury, could not suppress the fear deep in its heart.
    it stared at qinchuan and growled, "what do you want to do by coming here?"
    "you have already suppressed me for a hundred thousand years! a full hundred thousand years!"
    "every day, i suffer the lash of the demon-sealing prohibition formation on my spirit, and every day i am subjected to the time formation, stripped of my vitality!"
    "now that a hundred thousand years have passed, do you still not want to let me go?!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent was mournful and indignant, the fear of this person in its heart stronger than its anger.
    "i suppressed you here, you... do you not accept it?"
    qinchuan's indifferent words rang out.
    "..."
    the primordial ancestral serpent's tone stalled for a moment, as a boundless rage surged in its heart.
    if it were anyone else who dared to speak to it like this, it would have long treated them as food and swallowed them whole.
    but facing qinchuan, it harbored a deep wariness in its heart.
    and qinchuan, the reason he had suppressed the other party then, was because the primordial ancestral serpent had a brutal nature and had committed heinous killings in the past.
    in the cang lan realm, ten billion lives were devoured by it!
    the entire cang lan realm was left in deathly silence, with innumerable resentful spirits.
    not only that.
    after devouring the cang lan realm, it intensified its efforts, striking out at other worlds in all directions, causing countless lives to die tragic deaths.
    and qinchuan, who at the time was planning out the world, traveled through various world planes.
    while visiting the divine wilderness continent, qinchuan encountered the primordial ancestral serpent, which was indiscriminately killing. thus, he acted to suppress it.
    "originally, my visit here was just a casual check-up."
    "if you had stayed honestly under the seal, i would have been too lazy to make another move against you, counting on your tenacious vitality, you might still have been able to cling onto life for some time."
    "however, you have been scheming to escape, constantly challenging the seal, causing the seal to dim, and even attracting these ants to draw their swords and break the seal."
    "do you not realize, the day you break free will be the day you lose your life to the netherworld?"
    qinchuan's voice was somber as he carried the undying mountain, step by step towards the primordial ancestral serpent. with each step, the aura emanating from him grew more terrifying.
    "stop where you are!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent's pupils shrank as it stared at qinchuan and bellowed fiercely, "i too sense that you are not as you once were! your might is no longer like it was in the past! do you really think you have bested me for certain?! if you take one more step, this place will be turned upside down!"

 Chapter 179 Fierce Battle with the Ancestral Serpent

    "you should know that i never take any threats."qinchuan had a calm expression; he didn't take the primordial ancestral serpent's fierce threats to heart at all.
    "you forced me! since you insist on not letting me go, today i'll fight you to the death!"
    "roar!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent roared angrily, despite its innate fear of qinchuan.
    however, it couldn't just sit and wait to die.
    "fight to the death? you think too highly of yourself!"
    qinchuan sneered, the undying mountain floating in his hand, "the fish may die, but the net will not break!"
    "roar!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent howled in rage, the ferocity in its eyes blazing. it could no longer contain the boundless anger and resentment bursting forth.
    it growled lowly, its body twisting as its terrifying aura burst forth, causing the entire myriad spirit garden to tremble.
    its size surged, expanding from dozens of zhang to over a hundred, its massive form filling the ethereal realm, causing continuous trembles in the void.
    even the sect elders from various major sects waiting outside the myriad spirit garden sensed something and showed shock and trepidation on their faces.
    "what's going on, such a terrifying aura, what has happened inside the myriad spirit garden?!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent's terrifying aura even penetrated out of the myriad spirit garden.
    at the same time, people saw a terrifying huge figure shifting in the void above the myriad spirit valley.
    the figure was blurry and indistinct, unclear, but it caused one's spirit to tremble, feeling fear and panic from the depths of their hearts.
    the tianxuan elder of the taixuan sect and the red sword elder of the red daen gate, along with all the waiting elders of various sects, all opened their eyes wide, shocked as they looked toward the terrifying apparition projected in the void.
    "boom!"
    the void trembled as if it exploded.
    the huge figure shook, causing fear.
    inside the myriad spirit garden.
    the primordial ancestral serpent moved, attacking first, its ferocious gaping maw swallowing towards qinchuan.
    the terrifying aura that plummeted pressed down so heavily that even the ground sank.
    qinchuan stood tall, his calm gaze fixed on the primordial ancestral serpent, the undying mountain revolving in his hand, igniting blazing treasure light.
    "it's been a hundred thousand years, and you still can't change your bad habit of gluttony!"
    "how did those twelve evil-suppressing divine swords taste?"
    qinchuan's hair flew about wildly, even though his cultivation level was only at the first layer of the meridian opening realm. facing such a fierce beast from the primordial wilderness, he was not at all panicked and never really took his opponent too seriously from beginning to end.
    with one hand holding the undying mountain and the other forming a spell, his tranquil eyes suddenly burst forth with a blazing crimson light.
    the crimson gaze cascaded down like a waterfall as the emperor soul within him fully blossomed in that instant. the terrifying murderous aura that penetrated deep into his bones and spirit erupted from qinchuan's sliver of emperor soul.
    "whoosh!"
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    in an instant, the heavens and earth changed color, sun and moon both sunk into oblivion!
    the entire myriad spirit garden, in that instant, was illuminated by a crimson hue, the tangible blood-colored murderous aura roiling, filling the whole garden, and staining the sky!
    it even penetrated to the outside world, causing the sky above the outside myriad spirit valley also to be dyed red!
    the terrifying murderous aura caused the heavens and the earth outside to change color as well, and even qinchuan's figure was projected and manifested, enveloped in the boundless blood-colored murderous aura, appearing like a towering asura!
    the elders from various sects waiting outside the myriad spirit garden, seeing this spectacle, were all scared stiff, shocked by that figure and the terrifying murderous aura, and they trembled in horror.
    "roar!"
    as they watched, along with the figure enveloped in the endless blood-colored murderous aura, like an asura forming a hand seal, the blurred figure of the huge primordial ancestral serpent projected in the void suddenly raised its head to cry out in grief, its body painfully twisting in the void, instantly filled with even greater terror.
    "who is that?! that blood-colored aura, is it murderous intent?! such terrifying killing intent, what kind of dreadful being could have soaked in so much blood to condense such a horrifying aura of murder?!"
    "and that beast, what monster could it possibly be, to possess such a terrifying presence, to cause such an anomaly!"
    the elders of tianxuan and the others felt a chilling horror, their hands and feet ice-cold.
    within the myriad spirit garden.
    as qinchuan formed hand seals, the primordial ancestral serpent immediately let out a piercing, agonized wail. its gaping maw that was hurtling towards qinchuan to swallow him did not close, but its body suddenly twisted and rolled violently.
    when it had consumed gu li and the others earlier, it had swallowed them whole along with their swords.
    the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords had been directly devoured into its stomach.
    now qinchuan had fully activated the awakening sliver of his emperor soul, ushering the spiritual intelligence within the evil-suppressing divine swords and took control with the divine art, manipulating the twelve divine swords to slash within the body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    although the exterior of the primordial ancestral serpent's physical body was extremely tough, its internal organs could not possibly be as indestructible as its exterior.
    furthermore, the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords, being far from mortal grade, were roused by qinchuan's emperor soul and harnessed with the divine art, posing a threat to the primordial ancestral serpent.
    "i will kill you!"
    the primordial ancestral serpent lowly growled, enduring the pain and charging forcibly towards qinchuan, spewing out elemental breath. s§×arch* the nov§×lf~ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    a terrifying beam of destruction erupted from the mouth of the primordial ancestral serpent, piercing through the void, shooting towards qinchuan.
    "go!"
    qinchuan was unruffled. with a flip of his left hand, undying mountain immediately surged forward to meet the attack, growing as it caught the wind. brilliant divine light sparked across its surface, revealing various mysterious runes of ancient text.
    those mysterious runes of ancient text took the forms of terrifying fierce beasts: the taotie, the qiongqi, the vermilion bird, the fenghuang, the kunpeng, the teng snake¡­
    all sorts of notorious fierce beasts surged out from the undying mountain, not their true bodies but forms manifested by the imprinted mysterious runes within the mountain.
    the layers of divine light triggered by the undying mountain blocked the destructive beam fired by the primordial ancestral serpent.
    a host of awe-inspiring fierce beasts pounced towards the primordial ancestral serpent, engaging it in a fierce battle.
    "you were not my match ten thousand years ago, and you think you can stir up a storm against me now, after ten thousand years?"
    watching the primordial ancestral serpent caught in a predicament, qinchuan remained calm.
    even though his cultivation level was not as in the past, the contingencies he had left were beyond count.
    the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords that had suppressed the primordial ancestral serpent in ancient times, as well as the undying mountain, were all extraordinary treasures of this world.
    having been severely wounded in ancient times and forcibly suppressed in this place by him, the primordial ancestral serpent had been subjected to the torment and weakening of both the demon-sealing great formation and the time formation night and day. its strength had fallen to the lowest of lows, far from the untouchable primordial ancestral serpent that once wreaked havoc in the myriad realms.
    that is also why the life force of the primordial ancestral serpent is terrifyingly tenacious.
    any other being, if stricken severely by qinchuan and then suppressed by the demon-sealing great formation and time formation for a hundred thousand years, would have long since turned into a pile of bones.
    to have lived until now was already a stroke of fortune for the primordial ancestral serpent.
    as for retaining any strength, that was but a foolish daydream.
    qinchuan ceaselessly manipulated the spells, with the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords and undying mountain working in tandem, rendering the primordial ancestral serpent utterly miserable and struggling with difficulty.
    "stop¡­"
    "spare me, spare my life¡­ i am willing to be suppressed again, never to emerge!"
    in the end, the primordial ancestral serpent, in fright, could not help but beg for mercy; it was completely overpowered by qinchuan.
    if it had not carelessly swallowed the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords in the beginning, it would not be in such a wretched state now.
    but at that time, the primordial ancestral serpent, having barely escaped its confinement, clouded by towering resentment towards the human race, did not think too much and swallowed gu li and the others¡ªevil-suppressing divine swords included¡ªlaying the groundwork for calamity.
    now, despite its struggle to expel the evil-suppressing divine swords, controlled by qinchuan, they moved through its body, rendering them impossible to be expelled.
    meanwhile, the approach of undying mountain added insult to injury, worsening its dire situation.
    "since i've said before that the day you break free will be your day of demise, then today, there will not be a second outcome," qinchuan said, his long hair fluttering, his scarlet eyes cold without a hint of emotion.
    his right hand shifted hand seals, and the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords suddenly merged into one, with increased sharpness, piercing through its body all the way up to the top of its head. with a "puff," it burst out from the top of its head, slaying its primordial spirit.

 Chapter 180 Slaying the Ancestral Serpent

    "you cannot kill me¡ª""even if my primordial spirit is utterly destroyed, i still will not die¡ª"
    the primordial ancestral serpent let out a spiteful roar, and the twelve evil-suppressing divine swords merged together. under qinchuan's control, they charged forward unstoppably from the inside, wrecking its internal organs and even directly entered its skull, shattering its primordial spirit, finally piercing through the top of its head.
    blood gushed out from the top of its head like a fountain. the huge body of the primordial ancestral serpent trembled continuously. even with its primordial spirit shattered, it somehow still did not die.
    "suppress!"
    qinchuan shouted, and the undying mountain pressed down, striking the physical body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    however, the physical shell of the primordial ancestral serpent was unmatched, and although the undying mountain was a treasure of incomparable worth, its mysterious power couldn't manifest fully at that moment without the enhancement of mana. relying on its own strength, particularly when it hadn't fully revived its capabilities, it was difficult to destroy the physical body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    "worthy of being the primordial ancestral serpent, one of the creatures with the most vigorous life force in the world. even with its primordial spirit completely shattered, it is still able to keep its body undying, and even actively absorbs the shattered remnants of its primordial spirit, wanting to resurrect given time?"
    qinchuan's expression remained calm as he beckoned with his hand, calling the undying mountain and the evil-suppressing divine swords back to him.
    in his left hand, he held the undying mountain, and in his right hand, he clenched the twelve merged evil-suppressing divine swords, stepping into the heavens with the secret power of the undying mountain and evil-suppressing divine swords.
    "it's a pity, but today you have no other outcome than utter destruction!"
    as soon as these words fell, qinchuan shouted lowly, and a divine light suddenly burst out from his body, transforming into a giant cauldron.
    it was the heaven devouring divine cauldron.
    "the qiankun is vast and infinite, the domain suppresses boundlessly, devouring heaven and earth, refining the eight desolates!"
    "the buddhist pagoda encompasses all beings, the heavenly dao is vast, the fierce fire blazes, smelting the vast expanse!"
    qinchuan tossed the undying mountain lightly, and traces of qinghui fell from it, hovering three feet above his head.
    with his left hand forming a seal, the divine patterns on the heaven devouring divine cauldron shone brilliantly, and a terrifying force was awakened within it.
    qinchuan struck a hand seal toward the enormous, undying flesh of the primordial ancestral serpent, and a boundless force, like starlight streamers, spewed forth from the heaven devouring divine cauldron, enveloping the huge body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    "take!"
    qinchuan shouted, grabbing with the hand seal, and the enormous body of the primordial ancestral serpent instantly shrank, being swept up with the tumbling divine light streamers and captured into the heaven devouring divine cauldron.
    the heaven devouring divine cauldron radiated dazzling light, with mysterious ancient runes flickering on it, and within it surged a crimson divine flame that began to incinerate and refine the body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    "primordial ancestral serpent, among the creatures of this world, you possess one of the most exuberant life forces, one of the hardest to kill completely. such surging vitality is indeed a medicine capable of bringing the dead back to life, the refined essence blood comparable to undying divine medicine, and the vigorous essence mingling with the blood is a treasure for cultivating the divine skills of the physical body. its scales can also be used to forge supreme divine weapons..."
    "don't let it all be refined."
    qinchuan reminded indifferently, and then reached out toward the heaven devouring divine cauldron to grab it.
    the heaven devouring divine cauldron immediately shrank and turned palm-sized, flew into qinchuan's palm, and finally transformed into a ray of light, vanishing within qinchuan's hand.
    the undying mountain fell, returning to rest in the palm of his hand.
    "the time formation inside it is actually still intact..."
    qinchuan inspected the undying mountain closely and found that the time formation within the undying mountain was still in good condition.
    without further thought, he stored it away and, carrying the evil-suppressing divine sword, returned to the ground.
    he glanced at zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao, who were all unconscious. qinchuan put away the terrifying aura of slaughter surrounding him and returned to a peaceful demeanor.
    the three of them woke up one after another, opening their eyes with a confused look in their gaze.
    "am i dead? is this the underworld?"
    zhou xi mumbled in confusion, only to see a figure enter her vision, and her eyes suddenly widened: "qinchuan! are you dead too?!"
    "..."
    qinchuan's face darkened, but he didn't take offense and simply said, "you're not dead, and neither am i. this place is not the underworld that you speak of."
    at these words, zhou xi was stunned, her eyes gradually cleared up, and she quickly got up to take a look around, her mouth dropping open¡ªthis was clearly still the myriad spirit garden!
    however, the surrounding environment had transformed dramatically; mountains had collapsed, the earth had sunk, and the terrifying creature that had burst from the ground was nowhere to be seen.
    "we're still alive..."
    "where did that monster go? didn't it eat us?"
    zhou xi looked bewildered, then a surge of joy washed over her as she realized they had survived the calamity. sear?h the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "the monster was naturally taken care of by me,"
    qinchuan said indifferently.
    as he spoke, qinchuan casually threw the evil-suppressing divine sword in his hand to zhou xi, saying, "you'll be in charge of keeping this sword safe. don't lose it."
    zhou xi reflexively caught the evil-suppressing divine sword, slightly dazed.
    was that terrifying, boundless monster truly eliminated by qinchuan?!
    zhou xi couldn't help but take a deep breath, somewhat in disbelief.
    she had a profound understanding of how frightening that monster was, utterly beyond the capacity of humans to contend with.
    just the aura it exuded was enough to crush them.
    even if the upper echelon of the congyun sect were to come out in full force, it would not necessarily be enough to handle that monster.
    and qinchuan actually vanquished it?
    zhou xi held the evil-suppressing divine sword qinchuan had tossed to her in a daze.
    originally, she found it hard to believe that qinchuan had truly slain the primordial ancestral serpent, but looking at the evil-suppressing divine sword in her hands, despite her incredulity, she had no choice but to accept the fact.
    after all, she had personally witnessed the sword being swallowed by the primordial ancestral serpent when it devoured gu li and the others, ingesting it into its belly.
    if not for qinchuan defeating the primordial ancestral serpent, how would this sword have ended up in his hands?
    and how could they have escaped the primordial ancestral serpent's deadly assault and consumption?
    in the blank stares of li ran and wang hao, shock and awe gradually emerged as they began to regard qinchuan with godlike reverence, their respect and admiration growing even more.
    "alright, the myriad spirit garden will close in just a few days. take advantage of this quiet moment to collect more spirit grass and divine medicine,"
    qinchuan said, without further elaboration on the matter of the primordial ancestral serpent and as if oblivious to the curious gazes of the others.
    seeing that qinchuan did not wish to elaborate, the three of them didn't press further and returned to the aforementioned dense forest to continue gathering spiritual herbs and precious medicines.
    the demon beasts in this dense forest had been lured to the undying mountain by the primordial ancestral serpent tens of years ago, where the time formation within the mountain stripped them of their vitality and turned them into dry bones.
    when the undying mountain was sent flying by the primordial ancestral serpent, those dry bones were exposed.
    so now, apart from several other life prohibition zones, the myriad spirit garden had become relatively safe.
    while qinchuan and the others returned to the myriad spirit garden to continue collecting spirit grass and divine medicine,
    outside the myriad spirit garden,
    the waiting elders from various sects were all growing increasingly anxious, as foreboding thoughts arose in their minds.
    they had almost confirmed that the visions they had witnessed earlier had most likely permeated from the myriad spirit garden. enjoy new tales from empire
    unpredictable events had transpired within the myriad spirit garden. a horrific peerless fierce beast had appeared, and an aura like that of asura had engaged in combat with the beast.
    the dreadful aura of slaughter had even seeped outside the secret realm, manifesting as visions, indicating an existence of unfathomable terror.
    with such entities within the myriad spirit garden, were the disciples they sent in to collect herbs and medicines alright?
    "that peerless fierce beast in the vision seemed to have been subdued by that mysterious figure in the end... surely that means they... should be safe, right?"
    someone consoled themselves, but deep down, there was little confidence.
    because the mysterious figure was enveloped in a terrifying aura of slaughter, its hands must have been stained with copious amounts of blood, having slain countless beings, to amass such a potent and frightening murderous intent.
    with such a ruthless character, who knew if they would strike at the sects' disciples?
    "such a person... surely wouldn't bother to strike at the younger disciples, right?"
    at this point, that was all the people could hope for.

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    while zhou xi and others were collecting heavenly treasures materials, qinchuan took out the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron, watching the massive flesh of the primordial ancestral serpent inside gradually be refined by the cauldron.drops of crystal-clear primordial ancestral serpent true blood were extracted, filled with an exceptionally rich essence of life as well as an exuberantly robust blood qi.
    "such robust blood qi could further temper my physical body, condensing the asura divine body."
    qinchuan murmured.
    his body, through the tempering of a diluted drop of asura true blood left from his previous life, had already undergone some transformation, but it was not complete.
    now, with this ancestral serpent true blood, he could thoroughly condense the asura divine body.
    the asura divine body, one of the strongest constitutions below the immortal physique, had allowed him to be invincible across multiple eras in the past.
    however, as strong as the asura divine body was, it was still just a divine body and could not be compared to the innate body he had honed through nine fierce lives.
    the innate body, the flawless foundation of the immortal path, is an impeccable immortal physique, incomparable to any other.
    but before the innate body fully awakened, the asura divine body could still add to his foundation.
    nine drops of ancestral serpent true blood were refined by the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron, each drop brimming with an immense force of life and blood qi.
    the nine drops of ancestral serpent true blood, highly concentrated, floated and sank within the cauldron.
    apart from the nine drops of ancestral serpent true blood, scales and armors of the serpent also materialized within the cauldron.
    in the end, of all the scales and armors, only one remained. the rest were refined by the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron, turning into wisps of essence qi that converged within the remaining scale.
    this remaining scale was the reverse scale of the ancestral serpent.
    it was the most durable and sharpest scale on the body of the primordial ancestral serpent.
    now the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron had smelted all other scales to strengthen this one reverse scale, making it more lustrously brilliant, beautiful, and powerful.
    "after waiting a while longer, when this reverse scale has absorbed all the essence qi of the other scales, its preliminary refinement will be deemed successful."
    qinchuan stroked his chin.
    using all the scales of the primordial ancestral serpent to refine its sturdiest reverse scale, this scale, even without undergoing any other more complex, deeper, and systematic refinement, will be an exceptional treasure.
    if it were further infused with divine talismans and some supreme divine abilities, this reverse scale would become a terrifyingly powerful supreme treasure.
    however, with qinchuan's current cultivation level, it was impossible for him to carry out deeper refinement, and he could only rely on the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron for a rudimentary refinement.
    as for the subsequent refining process, that would have to wait for the future.
    in addition to the ancestral serpent's blood and armor, the tendons inside its body were also purified once by the domain-binding heaven devouring divine cauldron, shining with divine light, unbreakable.
    to use them for refining "binding god chains," "whips," and "bow" type divine treasures was excellent, much stronger than even the true dragon tendon.
    after all, the fearsomeness of the primordial ancestral serpent was much greater than that of a true dragon.
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    although this primordial ancestral serpent came from the lower realm, its power was such that even a divine emperor would be wary of it.
    it just so happened to encounter qinchuan. if back then it had met any other divine emperor, it would not have been possible for them to suppress it, dominating it for so many years.
    of course, a regular divine emperor would not venture into the lower realm risking the suppression by the domain rules.
    after all, even within the same realm, there are variances in strength.
    qinchuan's power control level had reached the ultimate realm, transcending the boundaries of levels; he had reached the peak of the divine path in every life, and his profound foundation, accumulating over life after life, made him extraordinary. while other divine emperors may also be of the divine emperor realm, their power was worlds apart from qinchuan's, finding it difficult to ignore the restrictions of the domain rules like him and move freely between the lower realm and the divine realm.
    but i digress.
    ```
    in addition to the blood, armor, and tendons of the primordial ancestral serpent, the broken horn on its head as well as the spine were also preserved and floated within the cauldron.
    this broken horn, once the most lethal weapon of the primordial ancestral serpent, could ignore laws and contain terrifying power. however, in a battle of previous years, it was struck and broken by qinchuan himself.
    the fractured part exploded instantly, leaving only this broken horn.
    the spine of the primordial ancestral serpent, currently glowing translucently, was also excellent material for artifact refinement.
    besides these, there was nothing else in the heaven devouring divine cauldron. the massive body of the primordial ancestral serpent, once a menace across realms and thought to live eternally, had thoroughly vanished.
    qinchuan did not remove these items from the heaven devouring divine cauldron. instead, he let them drift inside the cauldron, allowing the heaven devouring divine cauldron to nurture and refine them slowly.
    time flew by.
    the closure of the myriad spirit garden was soon upon them.
    when the time came for the myriad spirit garden to close, the garden immediately stirred with winds and clouds, and an invisible force of teleportation appeared, whisking away qinchuan, zhou xi, li ran, wang hao, and others, vanishing from the myriad spirit garden.
    from this venture into the myriad spirit garden, they had harvested countless precious heavenly treasures materials, numerous exquisite spiritual medicines and divine medicines.
    had news of the divine medicines aged millions of years been leaked, it would have been enough to attract the covetous eyes of countless powers in shanhe county, dongling county, and even the entire tianyuan nation.
    not to mention divine medicines aged millions of years, even those aged as little as one hundred thousand years were incredibly valuable.
    million-year-old divine medicines were almost like divine medicine itself, beyond any imagined value.
    and yet, qinchuan and his companions had harvested more than one plant of million-year-old divine medicines on this trip, deep into the primitive forests beyond the undying mountain.
    "the myriad spirit garden has closed; they will be coming out now!"
    outside the myriad spirit garden, the elders from various sects waited eagerly.
    the various phenomena that had materialized earlier within the myriad spirit garden had left them all anxious and worried.
    at this moment, the valley of the myriad spirit garden was enveloped in swirling mists, and with a thunderous sound from the void, the myriad spirit garden was about to close, its teleportation force emerging, causing the hearts of all the waiting elders to suddenly lift.
    "they're out; they're the disciples of red daen gate, they're safe!"
    the team elder of red daen gate was overjoyed as disciples of the red daen gate were first to be teleported out, with ji qingxia and others appearing in succession.
    "holy maiden, how was the harvest this time?"
    the team elder of red daen gate hastily called over ji qingxia and the disciples of the red daen gate.
    the disciples of the sunset sect soon came out as well!
    but, there was no team elder to greet them, for the team elder of the sunset sect, elder hong, had previously been slain by the giant eagle statue.
    after emerging, fearing the reprisal of other sect elders, the disciples of the sunset sect immediately made a low-key retreat, hurrying back to their sect.
    the elders of the other sects in attendance glanced at the sunset sect disciples, feeling no need to stop them from leaving.
    though elder hong of the sunset sect had died, the sunset sect still had great power and deep influence in dongling county, and the various sects did not wish to incur their enmity.
    soon after, qinchuan and zhou xi, along with others, were also teleported out.
    "master."
    the congyun sect's supreme elder, wu wenxuan, immediately came forward to greet them, heaving a sigh of relief in his heart. then, noticing the gaze of the elders from the various sects, wu wenxuan's heart sank, and he quickly led qinchuan and the others to leave: "let's go!"
    he sensed the hostile gaze of the other sect elders, and even several killing intents, suddenly bursting forth as qinchuan and the others appeared.
    all four disciples of the congyun sect who entered the myriad spirit garden had safely returned!
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    had they achieved a great harvest within the myriad spirit garden?
    the eyes of the various sects flickered with intrigue; they all looked at the congyun sect covetously, happy to see its decline, reluctant to let the congyun sect gain from the myriad spirit garden and revive from the brink of death!
    ```

 Chapter 182 The Death of Tianxuan

    all the elders from various sects had a rush of thoughts, and seeing wu wenxuan about to leave immediately with qinchuan and the others, the tianxuan elder from taixuan sect stepped forward to stop him, "hehe, why the hurry to leave, brother wu? it's not easy for us all to gather together; we still want to chat with you a bit more."qinchuan glanced at the tianxuan elder blocking his way with a fake smile and said indifferently, "what? is the face of taixuan sect's elder really so thick? haven't you been taught enough by the elder of the congyun sect?"
    hearing qinchuan's words, the tianxuan elder's face twitched, and his expression darkened instantly, his eyes filled with a surge of murderous intent, "you fiend! how dare you provoke me time and again, i must take you down today!"
    with that, the tianxuan elder raised his hand and launched an attack at qinchuan town.
    "short of memory!"
    qinchuan was untroubled, giving the other party a dismissive glance.
    next to him, the supreme elder wu wenhui's gaze suddenly turned cold; with a flip of his hand, a terrifying aura burst forth, and a powerful force erupted. the tianxuan elder's face changed dramatically, not daring to clash head-on, he quickly withdrew his move and retreated swiftly.
    "wu wenxuan, do you really want to start a war with my taixuan sect for this boy?!"
    the tianxuan elder landed in the distance, his face full of rage as he shouted, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.
    feeling the killing intent emanating from the other side, qinchuan's gaze turned icy. the repeated provocations had finally aroused his own desire to kill, "you, a creature as insignificant as an ant, dare to jump up and down in front of this young master!"
    he glanced at wu wenxuan, "do you need ten breaths of time? is that enough?"
    wu wenxuan's expression changed slightly, knowing that qinchuan had murderous intentions.
    "please wait a moment, young master."
    wu wenxuan gave a saluting gesture in response; his look towards the tianxuan elder was like that of looking at a dead man.
    people from all around, seeing wu wenxuan show such respect to qinchuan, a junior disciple, were all astounded.
    they all speculated about qinchuan's identity and background, wondering what made wu wenxuan treat him with such deference and courtesy.
    the tianxuan elder's expression also shifted, fixing his gaze on wu wenxuan approaching, and shouted, "what do you mean by this, wu wenxuan?!"
    "to slay you!"
    wu wenxuan, with his white hair, was full of vigor, his eyes sharp, and his tone assertive.
    "you dare to kill me?!"
    hearing wu wenxuan's words, the tianxuan elder's eyes narrowed, and then he scoffed, "wu wenxuan, have you gone senile? your congyun sect is already declining, almost kicked out of the list of six superior sects of shanhe county. do you really dare to strike at me, truly dare to start a war with my taixuan sect?"
    "boom!"
    however, before his words finished, a dazzling divine ability palm seal had already come crashing down on him.
    wu wenxuan had made his move.
    without any hesitation.
    and with no scruples.
    for him, qinchuan's words were an imperial edict.
    this palm strike held nothing back, his immortal platform realm cultivation level bloomed completely, and right from the start, he used the peerless emperor's technique, the imperial human king seal!
    a figure of a human king appeared, commanding unparalleled majesty, like a supreme sovereign, the terrifying presence poured down, making the tianxuan elder panic-stricken, with his body hair standing on end.
    "you really dare to take action!"
    the tianxuan elder cried out in shock and anger; being a newcomer to the immortal platform realm, he was no match for wu wenxuan.
    he had already suffered under wu wenxuan's hand earlier, getting slapped away effortlessly.
    now, not only did wu wenxuan unleash all his cultivation, but he also employed the peerless emperor's technique, the king's seal!
    under the terrifying might of the king's seal technique, the elder of tianxuan felt as though the very heavens and earth were about to collapse in an instant, the dreadfully oppressive force weighing on him as if he were shouldering a mountain of myriad tons, burdened with heavy shackles.
    as the palm imprint pressed down, the elder of tianxuan felt as if the end of days had arrived. a strong sense of crisis surged in his heart, and he could already distinctly smell the scent of death.
    unwilling to sit and wait for death, he let out an enraged roar, erupting with all his cultivation level, unleashing the strongest power and employing his most potent techniques to contend with the crushing king's seal technique.
    however, the king's seal technique was a peerless emperor's technique, domineering and peerless, and now executed by a powerhouse like wu wenxuan at the peak of the immortal platform realm, its power was many times greater than the king's seal technique displayed by elder yan when facing zhou yuanyi.
    at this moment, no matter what the elder of tianxuan attempted, it was futile.
    the divine skills he energized disintegrated inch by inch under the terrifying might of the king's seal technique, scattering apart.
    "no¡ª¡ª"
    the elder of tianxuan's pupils suddenly contracted as the king's seal technique bore down right in front of him, the dreadful qi crushing down.
    "puff puff puff!"
    his physical body immediately began to collapse piece by piece, crushed into plumes of blood mist by that formidable force.
    the next instant, the king's seal technique completely pressed down, and the elder of tianxuan's entire being exploded, both body and soul obliterated.
    under wu wenhui's full-strength effort, not even his primordial spirit managed to escape.
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    all around, the elders of the other major sects immediately shrank their pupils in horror.
    no matter what, they had not expected wu wenhui to truly dare to strike and suppress the elder of tianxuan from the taixuan sect!
    and his move was so decisive, so swift and efficient, that with just one technique, he obliterated both body and soul!
    qinchuan looked indifferently at the elder of tianxuan who had dissolved into blood mist, his expression calm, seemingly unmoved by the fall of such a powerful figure in the immortal platform realm.
    his gaze swept the surrounding area, looking toward the elders of the other factions, and spoke in an even tone, "does anyone else wish to prevent me from leaving the congyun sect?"
    all around was dead silence.
    everyone was shaken by the death of the elder of tianxuan.
    in their eyes, the congyun sect must have gone mad.
    they had actually dared to strike against the elder of tianxuan and powerfully suppress him.
    were they not afraid of taixuan sect's retaliation?
    currently, the congyun sect was declining, and all sects were watching, waiting for an opportunity.
    most eager among them was the taixuan sect, which had even sent someone to visit congyun sect a few months prior, ostensibly to foster relations, but in reality just to spy.
    and now, the taixuan sect would certainly not let the matter rest after the supreme elder of the congyun sect had killed the elder of tianxuan.
    if the taixuan sect decided to attack the congyun sect regardless of the cost, the sect would inevitably face disaster. s§×arch* the n?velfire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    thinking this, the hearts of the present sect elders were awash with thoughts.
    they secretly calculated that if the taixuan sect did indeed attack the congyun sect regardless of the cost, how they each could stake a claim in the spoils.
    at the same time.
    with wu wenxuan's intervention, strongly suppressing the elder of tianxuan, the elders of the various sects also abandoned any plans to detain qinchuan and his companions.
    they were intimidated by the power wu wenxuan had just demonstrated, as well as his iron-fisted approach.
    although in their eyes, wu wenxuan had already grown old and his vigor had waned, he was after all a powerhouse at the peak of the immortal platform realm, and he also possessed imperial art.
    they had no confidence they could detain wu wenxuan.
    secondly, if the taixuan sect truly attacked the congyun sect with full force, having wu wenxuan stand guard over the congyun sect would undoubtedly mean that the taixuan sect could not succeed without paying a price. perhaps by then, they wouldn't just be able to share in the benefits of the congyun sect, but might also be able to take down taixuan sect itself.

 Chapter 183 Sects in Fury

    having slain the taixuan sect's tianxuan elder, he intimidated the other sect elders present.qinchuan and his companions left calmly and returned to the congyun sect.
    meanwhile, the elders from the taiyan sword sect, li mountain sword sect, five elements sect, and other such sects still waited outside the myriad spirit garden.
    however, as the myriad spirit garden completely closed and vanished from the myriad spirit valley, the disciples of the various sects were nowhere to be seen.
    the elders from the surrounding sects immediately showed varying changes in their expressions.
    "the myriad spirit garden has completely closed!"
    "what's going on? why hasn't a single disciple from my taiyan sword sect come out?"
    "my five elements sect's disciples haven't come out either!"
    "and neither have those from my li mountain sword sect¡­"
    the hearts of the elders from the various sects around them sank to the bottom of the valley, and all of their faces turned deathly pale.
    the myriad spirit garden had completely closed and disappeared, but not a single disciple from their sects had been sent out!
    "how is it possible, my sect's disciples¡­"
    the sect elders could not believe it, thinking that the disciples from their sects who entered the myriad spirit garden, aside from those from the sunset sect, red daen gate, and a few from the congyun sect who had already left, not one from the other sects had made it out!
    the closure of the myriad spirit garden without their disciples being teleported out meant that those who hadn't come out had all perished within the myriad spirit garden!
    those were the elite disciples of their sects' current generation!
    how could they have been completely annihilated?!
    "what happened? what exactly happened in the myriad spirit garden? why haven't they come out¡ªis it because of the turmoil that occurred in the myriad spirit garden before?!"
    the sect elders felt darkness before their eyes as if struck by a bolt out of the blue, their minds went blank, and they could not accept this outcome.
    "as the leading elder in charge of this herb gathering, i escorted the disciples into the myriad spirit garden, but now¡­ all of my sect's disciples have perished in the myriad spirit garden, not a single one has returned. how am i to report back to the sect?"
    an elder wailed in grief.
    the elder from the red daen gate was also wide-eyed, shocked by the scene before him. he clearly did not expect that, apart from their disciples from the red daen gate and the few from the sunset sect and the congyun sect who had left, not one of the disciples from the other sects present had managed to come back alive.
    wasn't the myriad spirit garden just a garden of herbs?
    a place rich in heavenly treasures and opportunities.
    why then had it turned into such a deadly ground this time, almost completely decimating the disciples from each sect?!
    "holy maiden, do you know why the disciples from each sect perished? what exactly happened in the myriad spirit garden?"
    the leading elder from the red daen gate couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
    ji qingxia was about to speak, but the image of that figure resembling an asura demon god surfaced in her mind, and the words that had reached her lips were forcibly swallowed back.
    the elder from the red daen gate frowned.
    another disciple of the red daen gate, with a pale face, said, "elder lin, that disciple from the congyun sect is a devil, a devil... "
    "he killed all the disciples of the taixuan sect who entered the myriad spirit garden, even the taixuan sect's saint heir xiao motian... died at his hands..."
    "what are you saying? that disciple from the congyun sect, is he that madman called qinchuan?!"
    "you're saying he killed all the taixuan sect disciples in the myriad spirit garden? and even the divine king body xiao motian perished by his hand?!"
    the elder from the red daen gate couldn't help but cry out in shock.
    elders from other sects around heard the cry of alarm from a red daen gate elder and immediately looked over, their eyes swiftly turning fierce.
    "elder lin, what my fellow disciple said contains not one bit of falsehood. at that time, disciples from red daen gate, sunset sect, and taixuan sect gathered to fight over a jin ling tree, but then this person emerged out of nowhere, single-handedly annihilating all taixuan sect disciples. if he hadn't scorned to take us down as well, i'm afraid we wouldn't have made it back alive..."
    the red daen gate disciple, as he recalled the scene, still had a look of shock and panic in his eyes.
    "how could that be, isn't qinchuan only at the first layer of the meridian opening realm?"
    elder lin took a deep breath, exclaimed in astonishment, "holy maiden, is what zhou tong said true or not?"
    ji qingxia pursed her lips in silence, not denying it.
    elder lin immediately sucked in a breath of cold air, "a cultivation level at the first layer of the meridian opening realm, yet capable of single-handedly sweeping through taixuan sect's many talents and leaving you all in such a terrified state; it's no wonder the grand elder from the congyun sect regarded him so exceptionally. with such a monstrous genius, how could congyun sect not treat him as a treasured gem in their palm?"
    the elders of other sects in the vicinity heard these words and scanned the dozens of red daen gate disciples present, observing their expressions to determine the truthfulness of these statements. their faces started to show various changes.
    "i thought this person was just an ignorant troublemaker, but i had never imagined he would be so capable, a true monster to this extent!" s§×arch* the n?vel_fire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    the leading elder of li mountain sword sect, with a cold look in his eyes, demanded of the red daen gate disciples, "you said all those taixuan sect disciples were slaughtered by qinchuan. was my li mountain sword sect also brought to misfortune by his hand?!"
    "and my five elements sect disciples, did they fail to return because of this man?!"
    "why have my taiyan sword sect disciples not returned as well?"
    "..."
    for a moment, the elders from various sects began to interrogate the red daen gate disciples one after another.
    "we did not see disciples from the other sects; we only know that the people from taixuan sect were executed by qinchuan..."
    "hmph, if this person has the power to wipe out the taixuan sect disciples, he surely has the strength to kill our sects' disciples as well! i didn't expect him to be so audacious and ruthless. so many elite disciples from various sects all fell by his hand. such a merciless and vicious act is intolerable under the heavens!"
    "congyun sect must be eliminated..."
    although the red daen gate disciples kept saying they did not know whether disciples from sects other than taixuan sect were also executed by qinchuan, the elders of the various sects had already pinned the blame on qinchuan.
    even the anomalies that they had sensed emanating from the myriad spirit garden were being ignored by them.
    ...
    a thick expanse of auspicious clouds, like flowing light, raced toward the direction of congyun sect.
    "young master, after killing elder tianxuan of taixuan sect, taixuan sect will surely not let this matter rest..."
    wu wenxuan spoke.
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    qinchuan, with his eyes closed and recuperating, said unconcernedly, "taixuan sect is nothing to worry about. if they stay down and behave, they can live in peace. but if they like to jump around like elder tianxuan, they'll just get crushed to death."
    "..."
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao looked at each other upon hearing this.
    wu wenxuan bitterly smiled and said, "young master, taixuan sect has been rising like the sun these years, and its strength and foundation should not be underestimated. our congyun sect has long been in decline. if taixuan sect really comes to our doorstep, i will definitely defend congyun sect to the best of my ability, but i wonder if you have a way to repel the enemy?"
    qinchuan opened his eyes, glanced at wu wenxuan, and suddenly smiled, "the mention of a mere taixuan sect makes you so anxious. what if i told you that when the time comes, it won't just be taixuan sect coming to our door, but also from shanhe county and even the major sects of the neighboring dongling county? can your little heart handle that?"
    "young master, you..."
    upon hearing qinchuan's words, wu wenxuan's pupils shrank, and his face turned pale as he exclaimed in shock, "young master, you couldn't possibly have..."
    "i killed disciples from taixuan sect and li mountain sword sect in the myriad spirit garden."
    "moreover, the disciples of several other major sects also stayed behind in the myriad spirit garden. although not by my hand, i expect the major sects will pin this on me as well, which doesn't really matter to me!"
    qinchuan said indifferently.
    "..."
    wu wenxuan was stunned into silence.

 Chapter 184 Return to the Sect

    when qinchuan and his companions returned to the congyun sect, the whole sect celebrated.ever since the congyun sect had declined, and the myriad spirit garden became a public medicinal garden, every time it opened, the disciples of the congyun sect who entered to gather medicine suffered heavy losses.
    especially in the recent few excursions, not only did the congyun sect disciples fail to procure spirit grass and precious medicine from the myriad spirit garden, but they were also hunted and killed by disciples of other sects, resulting in total annihilation every time.
    therefore, the congyun sect had completely given up on the myriad spirit garden, no longer sending disciples to fight for its treasures.
    because to send disciples to the myriad spirit garden to gather herbs was tantamount to sending them to their deaths.
    however, this time, qinchuan, zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao went to the myriad spirit garden to pick spirit grass and precious medicine, not only did the entire team return safely, but they also achieved a great harvest, acquiring countless heavenly treasures materials.
    they even procured more than one plant of the finest medicines with a million years of growth!
    the heavenly treasures materials gathered by the group on this occasion alone were enough to support the normal operation of the congyun sect for a good while.
    "hahaha, esteemed elders, come, let us raise our glasses and toast our four great heroes!"
    wu tian was overjoyed, having organized a celebratory feast, and at this moment, he personally raised his glass to toast qinchuan and the others.
    he was simply too happy.
    the congyun sect had been weak for a long time and was in dire need of resources.
    the wealth of heavenly treasures materials that qinchuan and his companions brought back from the myriad spirit garden was like giving the congyun sect a chance to be reborn from the ashes!
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    how could he not be ecstatic?
    the elders also followed wu tian in raising their glasses.
    zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao were quite apprehensive about wu tian and the elders personally toasting them and hurriedly claimed they were unworthy.
    they were the younger generation; how could they accept toasts from the sect master and the sect's elders?
    however, qinchuan was indifferent to such formalities. for even the esteemed founding ancestors of the sect, in his eyes, were merely juniors.
    he casually picked up his glass, drank a cup on his own, and smiling slightly at wu tian, said, "sect master, you are too kind. i merely persuaded the grand elder to publicly execute that taixuan sect's elder tianxuan, and in the myriad spirit garden, i annihilated the entered disciples of the taixuan sect and the li mountain sword sect."
    "oh, and also the disciples from the five elements sect, taiyan sword sect, long river valley, misty shadow gate, wuji sect, and others, they all died in the myriad spirit garden. although it wasn't by my hand, i guess the various sects will probably pin the blame on me anyway." s~ea??h the n?vel(f)ire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "¡­"
    at qinchuan's words, the laughter and chatter in the banquet instantly hushed.
    all who were participating in the feast were stunned.
    "what... what did you just say?"
    wu tian's expression faltered, and he stuttered, "you said you incited the grand elder to kill the taixuan sect's team leader, elder tianxuan?"
    "and in the myriad spirit garden, you wiped out the disciples from the taixuan sect and the li mountain sword sect, and also the disciples from the other sects, and they are all related to you?!"
    as he spoke, wu tian's breathing became somewhat rapid.
    "something like that, yes."
    qinchuan said in an even tone.
    although the saint heir of taiyan and others met their demise because of their own foolishness, coveting the evil-suppressing divine sword, breaking the seal, and thus freeing the primordial ancestral serpent who subsequently devoured them, it was not by my hand that they were eradicated.
    however, the news that i have wiped out disciples of the taixuan sect will spread. the other sects have long been eying congyun sect with predatory intent, and they are most likely to place the blame on my shoulders.
    "everything he said, is it all true?"
    wu tian's heart suddenly sank, and he turned his head to look at zhou xi and the others and asked.
    the three of them shrank their heads and did not utter a word.
    seeing this, wu tian's eyes rolled back, his body staggered, and he almost fainted on the spot.
    "sect master, sect master!"
    the elders immediately returned from their daze, hurriedly supporting wu tian.
    "no, i can't panic, stay calm, i must remain calm..."
    wu tian took a deep breath, trying to calm his mind realm and regain composure, "the taixuan sect and other major sects will probably come knocking at our doors at congyun sect any day now. how should our congyun sect respond?"
    he did not get angry and rebuke qinchuan for killing the disciples of the taixuan sect, nor did he question the supreme elder for slaying the tianxuan elder of the taixuan sect. instead, he quickly calmed himself down and pondered countermeasures.
    because he knew that the other sects have long been eyeing them like prey, coveting for a long time.
    and they have long oppressed congyun sect.
    thinking back on how the disciples of congyun sect who entered the myriad spirit garden in past years were hunted down to near extinction like prey by disciples of other sects.
    in his view, qinchuan's killing of the disciples of li mountain sword sect and taixuan sect was surely because they were relentlessly pressured by them!
    that they could return alive from the myriad spirit garden was already not easy, and they brought back so many heavenly treasures materials for the sect, which is a great merit. how could he possibly have any reason to reproach them?
    as for the supreme elder, he has dedicated his entire life to serving and protecting congyun sect. unless he was left with no choice, why would he recklessly slay the elder of the taixuan sect without regard for the bigger picture?
    "supreme elder, saint heir, zhou xi, li ran, and wang hao, you have all suffered during this journey!"
    "to this drink, i, wu tian, still wish to toast you!"
    "after we drink this, let us discuss how to deal with the retaliation from the taixuan sect and other major sects!"
    wu tian took a deep breath, refilled his cup with wine, then raised the cup towards the supreme elder and qinchuan among others, bowed respectfully, and then drained the wine in his cup in one go.
    a touch of surprise flashed in qinchuan's eyes, followed by a slight smile on his face as he nodded towards wu tian, feeling recognition for the current sect master of congyun sect for the first time.
    he had intentionally spoken those words at the banquet to see how the current sect master of congyun sect would react upon learning that a great disaster was impending over congyun sect.
    he had assumed wu tian would have become immediately flustered and lost composure upon hearing such news, and might even have directed blame at them.
    but he had not expected wu tian to quickly regain his composure and even offer them an apology with a toast.
    with complete nonchalance, he poured himself a drink, addressed wu tian, "during my time within the sect, today you've somewhat caught my eye, showing a bit of what a sect master should be like."
    "as a sect master, it's not necessary to have a cultivation level that reaches the skies or control the fate of all, but at the very least in the face of events, one should keep their composure. the more dire the situation, the more one must remain unflustered. this way, one can keep a cool head and make the right decisions."
    "had you remained as temperamental and hasty as before, today your position as sect master..."
    qinchuan did not finish his sentence, instead, he drank the wine in his cup, placed the cup on the wine table, stood up, took qin xiaoyu's hand, and headed towards the heaven-piercing peak.
    "congyun sect, being a sect of the imperial dao, is merely facing insignificant provocations from various sects. they are like ants trying to shake a tree, hardly worth mentioning."

 Chapter 185 Preparing for Battle with the Congyun Sect

    the next day.qinchuan led qin xiaoyu along with the great elder to the holy pond of the congyun sect.
    around the holy pond of the congyun sect, various formations and prohibitions had been set.
    in the holy pond, there were thirty-six types of gathering spirit formations, as well as various ancient daoist formations.
    cultivating in the holy pond not only doubled one's efforts but also allowed one to comfortably awaken the special physique within.
    however, to stimulate the function of the holy pond, one needed to consume a variety of heavenly treasures and materials.
    this time, qinchuan had brought many heavenly treasures and materials from the myriad spirit garden, sufficient to maintain the operation of the holy pond.
    qinchuan tossed all kinds of heavenly treasures and materials into the holy pond, activating its various formations, making the holy pond operate normally.
    the boundless spiritual energy and essence qi contained within those heavenly treasures and materials were quickly refined by the holy pond, immediately filling the entire pond.
    this caused the holy pond to overflow with spiritual mist, highly concentrated, and even condensed into droplets of milky white spiritual liquid, gathering in the center of the holy pond.
    "xiaoyu."
    qinchuan called out to qin xiaoyu, gesturing for her to enter the holy pond.
    "brother, does that mean if xiaoyu enters the holy pond, she can awaken the special physique you mentioned and become a strong person?"
    qin xiaoyu turned to look at qinchuan and asked.
    qinchuan smiled and nodded, stroking qin xiaoyu's cheek as he spoke, "the process of awakening the physique might be somewhat painful, but as long as xiaoyu can endure this pain, she will surely complete the awakening and become a strong person. can xiaoyu bear the pain?"
    qin xiaoyu's gaze suddenly firmed up, "brother, xiaoyu isn't afraid of the pain. xiaoyu will definitely not let brother down. xiaoyu wants to become strong so she can protect brother in the future."
    after speaking, qin xiaoyu stepped into the holy pond and sat down in the middle of it.
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    the earth dragon second rolled over.
    "guard xiaoyu well."
    qinchuan ordered second.
    the earth dragon second silently acknowledged the order and submerged underground, circling around the holy pond.
    qinchuan did not stay to watch over her; awakening the myriad laws treasure body would take a considerable amount of time. with second guarding, there would be no danger for qin xiaoyu.
    "what special physique could this little girl have that requires the holy pond for awakening?"
    after leaving the holy pond, wu tian and the elders were all surprised and couldn't help but ask.
    even zhou xi couldn't help but look curiously at qinchuan.
    qinchuan glanced at them and said lightly, "it's not a secret that cannot be told."
    as he walked toward the distance, he continued speaking, "have you ever heard of a constitution in this world called the 'myriad laws treasure body'?"
    "myriad laws treasure body?"
    everyone furrowed their brows, showed a pensive expression, then looked at each other and shook their heads.
    "we've never heard of it; could the myriad laws treasure body be like the taiyin treasure body, another treasured body?"
    the elders exclaimed in surprise.
    "treasured body?"
    qinchuan scoffed, "the myriad laws treasure body, although it carries the word 'treasured body', is not one. what you call a treasured body is not worthy of being mentioned in the same breath."
    the crowd was immediately shocked and incredulous, "if even a treasured body is not worthy of comparison, could this be some kind of supreme physique?"
    "no wonder we have never heard of this physique. supreme physiques are rare in the world, and looking across shanhe county, it has been thousands, nearly tens of thousands of years since a supreme physique has appeared."
    qinchuan shook his head, "a supreme physique is also not worthy of comparison."
    he strode forward as his faint voice carried to them, "myriad laws treasure body is unique in the world, not a supreme physique, nor a divine body, but a special physique second only to an immortal physique; if one must give it a name, it could perhaps be called a 'pseudo-immortal body'."
    "..."
    as the sound of qinchuan's words spread.
    the elders present all halted their steps, their expressions froze, and their eyes showed an incredible hue.
    "not an emperor soul nor a divine body, but a pseudo-immortal body that is only second to the legendary immortal physique?!"
    "does such a constitution really exist in the world?"
    wu tian and the other elders all showed skeptical looks in their eyes. s§×ar?h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    ...
    "i need to enter seclusion for a period of time."
    having returned to heaven-piercing peak, qinchuan informed zhou xi, then entered the secret room to begin his cultivation.
    this trip to the myriad spirit garden had yielded him many heavenly treasures materials.
    ordinary heavenly treasures materials, he did not care for.
    however, some of the heavenly treasures materials were of great use to him.
    for instance, the jin ling fruit.
    "refining these jin ling fruits should allow me to fully awaken the first strand of my emperor soul..."
    qinchuan muttered, looking at the jin ling fruit in front of him. without further delay, he began refining them with his cultivation.
    instantly, the jin ling fruit transformed into strands of pure golden power, flooding into the center of qinchuan's forehead, immediately boosting his essence, energy, and spirit, and making his consciousness exceptionally clear.
    the golden power flowed into his sea of consciousness, as though it were the perfect nourishment for the soul.
    in the depths of qinchuan's sea of consciousness, the small strand of emperor soul that had previously awakened immediately began to devour the golden power voraciously, growing stronger as it did.
    ...
    meanwhile, as qinchuan entered seclusion.
    the elder who had led the group to myriad spirit garden, aside from the taixuan sect's tianxuan elder and the sunset sect's elder hong, the others had gradually returned to their respective sects.
    when the sects learned of what had transpired in the myriad spirit garden, they were all immediately outraged.
    taixuan sect also received the news, learning that the supreme elder wu wenxuan from the congyun sect had forcibly slain the tianxuan elder, and that qinchuan, in the myriad spirit garden, had slain all disciples from the taixuan sect who entered, including the saint heir xiao motian who also fell at his hand, stirring immense fury.
    "congyun sect! congyun sect!!"
    "a declining sect, its glory waning, how dare it oppose our taixuan sect?!"
    "the great elder of tianxuan, along with many of our taixuan sect's talented geniuses, have all been poisoned!"
    "originally, i was considering allowing the congyun sect to continue surviving for a while, but since they act so recklessly, there is no need for hesitation!"
    "pass down my order! prepare for battle against congyun sect immediately!"
    "imperial dao sect?! i wish to see, just how much foundation this once imperial dao sect still has today, to have the gall to slay my taixuan sect's people and provoke our taixuan's majesty!"
    taixuan sect's sect master, ye buwei, suddenly smashed the desk in front of him with a palm strike, stood up abruptly, his eyes shot forth a fierce light, and his intent to kill was palpable.
    in the great hall, the taixuan sect's elders were also filled with anger over wu wenxuan's action of slaying the tianxuan elder, and qinchuan's slaying of xiao motian and other taixuan sect disciples.
    hearing the words of taixuan sect's sect master ye buwei, they were instantly invigorated, having long awaited the day to assault the congyun sect, and now that day had finally arrived.
    they had long coveted the imperial art and treasured arts of the congyun sect.
    not just the taixuan sect.
    the li mountain sword sect, five elements sect, taiyan sword sect and other major sects of shanhe county also made the same decision: to formally attack the congyun sect!
    the sects' leading elders had once plotted to let the taixuan sect take down the congyun sect first and then swoop in to share the spoils.
    but after learning that the younger generation of elite geniuses from their sects had also perished in the myriad spirit garden, they could not sit still anymore, unable to swallow this insult, they decided to take action themselves and decisively erase the congyun sect.
    when the red daen gate learned that all the major sects were preparing to attack the congyun sect, they too were tempted.
    although qinchuan had not slain any disciples of the red daen gate, and wu wenxuan did not make a move against the red daen gate's leading elder, they too had long coveted the imperial art and treasured arts of the congyun sect. with all the major sects united in attacking the congyun sect, how could the red daen gate stand by and watch?
    they needed to find an excuse to make a move.
    that way, when the time came, the red daen gate would have a reason to dispute or share the imperial art and treasured arts of the congyun sect with the other sects.

 Chapter 186 Heavenly Punishment and Condemnation

    As the news of the Myriad Spirit Garden spread, all Sect Forces were stirred.Not only the major forces of Shanhe County, but even those from the neighboring Dongling County were moved by the news, all prepared to make their move on Congyun Sect, to seek revenge and to contest the remnants of the Imperial Dao heritage left by the Congyun Sect.
    ...
    Within Congyun Sect, at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Qinchuan sat cross-legged in the secret room. At his forehead, a golden radiance swirled, and within his sea of consciousness, the sliver of Emperor Soul, nourished by the Jin Ling fruit, continuously grew stronger.
    An invisible Imperial Might radiated from Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Above Congyun Sect, a terrifying apparition emerged, resembling the Heavenly Emperor descending to the world. Although its form was illusory, the natural Imperial Dao majesty it exuded caused a mighty tremor throughout Congyun Sect.
    The entire Congyun Sect, countless disciples, elders, along with Sect Master Wu Tian, were all shocked by the apparition that manifested above them, overwhelmed by the terrifying Imperial Might.
    The whole Sect, everyone involuntarily knelt down, worshipping the figure that appeared within the apparition in the void.
    "What a terrifying majesty, could this be Imperial Might?!"
    "Could it be that the Ancestor has returned?!"
    Wu Tian and the other high-ranking officials were all excited, and a trace of feverish color rose in their eyes.
    The apparition persisted for several days.
    Days later, the astonishing apparition in the void suddenly retracted, transforming into thousands of radiant lights, sweeping into Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    "The Imperial Might has disappeared, and it seems the apparition originated from Heaven-Piercing Peak!"
    Wu Tian and the other high-ranking officials of Congyun Sect immediately rushed to Heaven-Piercing Peak, bowing in unison, "We welcome the Ancestor's return, we greet the Ancestor's comeback!"
    Inside the Heaven-Piercing Treasure Palace, all was quiet.
    Zhou Xi, who was meditating outside Qinchuan's secret room, was startled by the commotion outside.
    Having guarded Qinchuan's secret room, she was unaware of the apparition that had manifested outside.
    After calling a palace maid, Zhou Xi asked, "What's happening outside?"
    "To report to Sister Zhou, the Sect Master and the elders have arrived. They seem to be paying respects to the Ancestor..."
    "Paying respects to the Ancestor should be done at the Ancestor's shrine; why would they come to Heaven-Piercing Peak?"
    Zhou Xi was taken aback upon hearing this.
    "Several days ago, an apparition manifested above our Heaven-Piercing Peak. It is said that the mighty presence of an Emperor exerted its authority in all directions. Did Sister Zhou not feel it?"
    "Imperial Might?!"
    Zhou Xi was instantly filled with astonishment. She had been guarding outside Qinchuan's secret room and had not felt the so-called Imperial Might mentioned by the maid.
    "Tell them it's not Wu Yong returning. The so-called Imperial Might was merely stimulated by a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. Tell them not to kneel outside."
    In the cultivation secret room, Qinchuan had already refined all the Jin Ling fruit, and within his sea of consciousness, that first thread of Emperor Soul had now fully revived.
    At this moment, his Essence Qi was exceptionally vibrant, and his senses had become incredibly sharp, aware of everything happening outside as if it was at his fingertips.
    However, he did not immediately leave his retreat. After instructing Zhou Xi, he continued his closed-door cultivation.
    "The first thread of Emperor Soul has been fully revived. Next, it's time to raise my Cultivation Level a bit more. But before that, I need to further temper my Physical Body and fully condense the Asura Divine Body. By then, my foundation will be one layer deeper, making the improvement of my Cultivation Level more secure, while also laying the foundation for the awakening of my Innate Bone later on."
    Qinchuan murmured to himself.
    With a flip of his hand, the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron appeared.
    He took out a drop of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood.
    In the True Blood of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent, there was an immense concentration of life's essence qi, as well as exceptionally pure power of Blood Qi, making it an excellent resource for healing injuries and cultivating one's physical body.
    Qinchuan refined the True Blood of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent not for healing injuries but for cultivating his physical body, to solidify the Asura Divine Body, preparing for the future awakening of the Innate Bones, and at the same time, to further strengthen his foundation, solidifying his roots.
    The deeper the foundation, the more solid the roots, the more composed and stable the breakthrough in cultivation level would be.
    The Asura Reincarnation Art cycled methodically, and that droplet of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood, like a Blood Pill, spun and floated between Qinchuan's palms.
    The torrential Power of Blood Qi within it was extracted by Qinchuan, who hammered and tempered his physical body over and over again.
    Crackling like soybeans, "pop, crack" sounds emanated from his body; every bone and muscle, every cell, underwent repeated tempering and gradually underwent a transformation.
    His flesh and muscles became increasingly lustrous, his bones constantly shattered and reformed, also gradually turning crystalline.
    As time passed, the bones inside his body grew increasingly sturdy, becoming more difficult to break.
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    The layers of faint golden light that radiated from his body gradually turned into a blood-red color.
    He operated the technique to condense the Asura Divine Body, and behind him, a blood-red Asura faintly appeared and became increasingly visible with the constant tempering by the Power of Blood Qi.
    That blood-red Asura, initially ethereal, was becoming increasingly solid.
    Finally, the blood-red Asura fully solidified, turned into a beam of blood light, and surged into Qinchuan's body, merging with his physical body as one.
    "Boom!"
    A terrifying blood-colored phenomenon once again manifested in the skies above Heaven-Piercing Peak. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The blazing blood light illuminated half of the sky!
    A hazy blood-colored figure, like an Asura supreme, stood within that curtain of blood, exuding a heart-palpitating aura of murderous dignity.
    Above the Nine Heavens, the wind and thunder roared, and purple lightning struck down towards the Asura phenomenon above Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    However, that blood-red Asura, under the strike of the purple lightning, not only did not collapse, but became even more refined.
    "Rumble rumble!"
    Immediately following,
    It was like the anger of the heavens.
    Above Congyun Sect, boundless tribulation clouds gathered, surging towards Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    The terrifying might of the heavens emanated from those tribulation clouds, causing all beings in Shanhe County to tremble with terror and shock.
    "What a terrifying heavenly might!"
    "It's a heavenly tribulation!"
    "It seems to be coming from the direction of Congyun Sect! What's happening with Congyun Sect? How could such an astonishing heavenly tribulation emerge?"
    "Could it be that Congyun Sect has truly exhausted its destiny and been forsaken by the heavens? Otherwise, why would such a heavenly tribulation descend?!"
    Strong figures from various factions sensed the terrible heavenly might above Congyun Sect.
    The scale was too vast.
    The skies over Shanhe County gradually became covered with dark clouds, darkening the world.
    And from the direction of Congyun Sect, within those thick clouds, lightning serpents raced, thunder rolled, and the might of the heavens cascaded down like a waterfall, such a scale seemingly in the posture of "divine punishment."
    Therefore, strong figures from various sects were filled with shock and doubt, not understanding what act of grievance Congyun Sect had committed to provoke such wrath and invite such heavenly punishment and divine retribution.
    "It seems that even the heavens cannot tolerate Congyun Sect, which has exhausted its destiny, bringing down such punishment!"
    "It's better this way; it saves us from having to eradicate Congyun Sect ourselves. Now, we just wait for the heavenly punishment to end and then take over Congyun Sect's Imperial Arts and Treasured Arts. I only hope that the Imperial Arts and Treasured Arts of Congyun Sect are not destroyed in this heavenly punishment and divine retribution..."

 Chapter 187 To Withstand Countless Tribulations and Remain Immortal, What Can You Do About It?

    Congyun Sect.The entire Congyun Sect was shocked by the sudden heavenly tribulation, their hearts throbbing uncontrollably.
    That magnificent heavenly might made it hard for one not to have their spirit shaken.
    In the face of this terrifying heavenly might, people once again realized their own insignificance.
    "It's that strange phenomenon that triggered the heavenly tribulation!"
    "What kind of terrifying phenomenon is this, to have brought about such a heavenly tribulation and punishment?!"
    Wu Tian was horrified, never having heard of any phenomenon that could trigger the wrath of the heavens and bring down such a tribulation!
    "This phenomenon seems to have also manifested from Heaven-Piercing Peak!"
    "That imperial might we saw before came from the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts that were with Qinchuan, so what is the deal with this phenomenon? What on earth did that guy do to cause such an anomaly that heaven cannot tolerate, bringing upon this kind of tribulation?!"
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    "If such a tribulation descends, I fear our Congyun Sect's thousands of miles of Shanhe County will be reduced to ashes in an instant!"
    Wu Tian felt uneasy in his heart, overwhelmed with fear even though he was under that terrifying heavenly might.
    Once this heavenly tribulation fell, it was feared that the place where Congyun Sect was located would be completely annihilated.
    Because the might of the tribulation gathering this time was truly too terrifying.
    It had not yet officially arrived, but the mere rolling of the thick tribulation clouds emitted a pressure that made one feel as though the sky was crumbling and the end of days had come.
    If the heavenly tribulation fully descended and lightning poured down, the whole Congyun Sect would be wiped out in an instant, with absolutely no chance for even a sliver of life to survive! sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Within the blood curtain, the blood-colored Asura was enveloped in a fearsome rolling Asura Qi.
    In the cultivation secret room within Heaven-Piercing Peak,
    Qinchuan, sensing the oppression of the heavenly tribulation drawing near, raised his eyebrows slightly; he suddenly opened his eyes, and a strand of Emperor Soul burst forth with dignity in an instant.
    The blood-colored eyes of the Asura within the strange phenomenon suddenly shot out two beams of blood light, piercing through the thick tribulation clouds.
    "I shall remain immortal in the face of countless tribulations, what can you do to me!"
    The blood-colored Asura, which should have only been a phenomenon, seemed to come to life at this moment, speaking human language.
    The vague voice, like thunder reversing up into the tribulation clouds above the heavens, caused the clouds above the Nine Heavens to vibrate, and boundless lightning to boom.
    "Boom!"
    Seemingly angered, the boundless tribulation clouds stirred, with silver lightning arcs racing about, followed by a terrifying bolt of lightning that cleaved down instantly, striking atop the blood-colored Asura.
    However, under that strike from the heavenly lightning, the blood-colored Asura became even more solidified.
    Qinchuan snorted coldly, the first strand of the resurgent Emperor Soul in his sea of consciousness fully bloomed and merged into the Asura within the strange phenomenon.
    At the same time, Qinchuan's hands rapidly formed spell seals.
    Nobody noticed.
    Within Congyun Sect, in both the void above and the ground below, Formation Patterns flickered momentarily.
    Together with the power of the Prohibitions within the Heavenly Tao Treasure Pavilion, they were all triggered, silently converging towards the blood-colored Asura, and a terrifying Imperial Might and fearsome authority of slaughter burst forth from the body of the blood-colored Asura.
    The crimson light from its eyes shot into the vast tribulation clouds.
    The boundless tribulation clouds suddenly distorted, turning into a black vortex.
    Finally, within the great black vortex, the terrifying heavenly might completely poured out, boundless heavenly thunder like a reversing galaxy, thundered towards the blood-colored Asura.
    "Thump!"
    Inside Congyun Sect, countless disciples, even Elders, and the Sect Master Wu Tian himself, were all forced by that terrifying heavenly might to prostrate on the ground, unable to move!
    In everyone's pupils reflected the heavenly thunder falling like a galaxy, their souls seemingly leaving their bodies, faces filled with despair.
    "My god, what on earth has my Congyun Sect done to deserve such Heavenly Punishment!"
    Wu Tian and the elders lamented.
    However, before their words could finish.
    At that moment, a terrifying blood light surged upward in front of everyone's shocked gazes, counter-flowing into the blue sky!
    The thunderous cascade that had been like a waterfall was forcibly pushed back into the vicious black vortex in the high sky by that horrifying blood light!
    The hint of blood light also rushed into it.
    The next moment, blood light and silver lightning arcs danced together in the clouds of calamity, causing the expanse of clouds to be continuously interwoven with silver and red glows.
    "Disperse!"
    Inside the cultivation secret room where Qinchuan was located, he appeared calm as he cast the final hand seal and issued a low shout.
    Outside in the void, the Asura's eyes blazed with intense light, and endless formidable power surged from within the Congyun Sect, blessing the body of the blood-colored Asura. A lance of blood light, as huge as a mountain, pinned into the thick calamity clouds.
    "Boom!"
    Accompanied by a thunderous rumble, a terrifying power immediately radiated outwards, shattering the void.
    The boundless calamity clouds dispersed under the impact of that dreadful force.
    The dazzling sunlight penetrated through the dissipating clouds.
    The vision of the Asura disappeared without a trace in an instant.
    It was as if everything that had just happened was merely a dream.
    But the stupefied members of the Congyun Sect below, from the lingering Imperial Might, realized that all of this was no dream.
    At this moment, the entire Congyun Sect, from top to bottom, was immersed in the extreme shock of having survived the calamity, unable to calm down for a long time.
    Outside, various beings were filled with doubts and uncertainties.
    "What's going on? Why has the heavenly tribulation above the Congyun Sect ended so abruptly?"
    "What was that terrifying power that made our hearts palpitate just now, and what was that blood light that seemed to illuminate the entire sky for a moment? As that blood light exploded, the boundless calamity clouds above the Congyun Sect seemed to have dissipated."
    "Could it be that the red glow triggered the heavenly tribulation? Now that the red glow has been extinguished, has the tribulation dispersed as well? But¡­ what exactly was that red glow?"
    The various forces speculated.
    They had only noticed the vast and endless calamity clouds continuously gathering above the Congyun Sect from a distance and had vaguely seen a blazing blood light that illuminated the sky.
    After all, each Sect was a journey of ten days to half a month away from the Congyun Sect.
    As for the details, naturally, they could not know them clearly.
    "The heavenly tribulation has dissipated, but I wonder what is the situation in the Congyun Sect now?"
    The senior members of the various Sects frowned one after another.
    "The heavenly tribulation has dispersed, but the great calamity of the Congyun Sect is not yet over!"
    "Our Taixuan Sect will be the calamity of the Congyun Sect!"
    "Gather the sect members; we depart immediately!"
    The leader of the Taixuan Sect ordered, preparing to march his members and launch an offensive against the Congyun Sect!
    Since learning of the situation in the Myriad Spirit Garden, the Taixuan Sect had already ordered preparations for war, and now that everything was ready, they naturally would not stop there.
    Besides the Taixuan Sect, many powers from Shanhe County and Dongling County, as if they had already agreed upon it, also started mobilizing their elite troops, pressing down on the Congyun Sect.
    As for the abnormal signs coming from the Congyun Sect, they were nothing more than a minor episode to them.
    After all, they had not witnessed up close the events that had occurred in the Congyun Sect; otherwise, they might have reconsidered their current offensive against the Congyun Sect.

 Chapter 188 Sharing Life and Death with the Sect

    The major sects had long coveted the Cloud Sect's Imperial Art, and now they finally found an excuse. They could no longer hold back and hurried to the Cloud Sect, intending to completely eradicate the declining Imperial Dao sect and seize the Cloud Imperial Technique.And the Cloud Sect, having caught wind of this, learned that sects like the Taixuan Sect were indeed intending to make their move against them, which immediately cast a pall of gloom over the place.
    "The sects are converging to press down on us; the catastrophe of our Cloud Sect's destruction is upon us!" Experience more content on empire sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "At any cost, the legacy of the Cloud Sect must not be cut off! Elders, send the orders immediately; disperse all disciples!"
    Wu Tian took a deep breath and issued the command.
    The Cloud Sect had long been in decline, and any one of the other five major Superior Sects in Shanhe County was more than the current Cloud Sect could withstand.
    With the sects arriving together, the Cloud Sect would be left with absolutely no chance of survival!
    To keep the disciples would only lead them to a senseless death.
    By dispersing the disciples, even if the Cloud Sect was destroyed, its legacy could still be preserved to some extent.
    However, when the order was given,
    within the Cloud Sect, apart from some of the newer disciples who did not feel a strong sense of belonging to the sect, not a single one of the other disciples was willing to leave.
    ...
    Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Inside the secret room.
    "The Asura Divine Body has finally been completely condensed, but I hadn't expected it to trigger such a world-shaking phenomenon, or even such a calamitous heavenly punishment of thunder. Still, it's fortunate that I was within the Cloud Sect when I condensed the Asura Divine Body, using the various methods laid out in the past within the Cloud Sect to casually repel the heavenly punishment."
    "Otherwise, with my current strength, facing such a heavenly punishment would have been troublesome..."
    Qinchuan dispelled the spell, and exhaled softly at the same time.
    "However, now that the Asura Divine Body is initially established, my foundation has been further solidified. Next, I should raise my Cultivation Level a bit more, and then start working on awakening the second part of the Innate Body, the Innate Bones."
    Qinchuan murmured.
    This awakening of the Asura Divine Body served a dual purpose: on one hand, it was to further enhance his foundation and fortify his roots; on the other, it was to pave the way for the awakening of the Innate Bones.
    For ordinary Mortal Bodies, awakening the Innate Bones is exceedingly difficult, and the success rate is not optimistic. But with the Asura Divine Body condensed, using it as the base for awakening the Innate Bones will make it much easier and greatly increase the success rate.
    With his Innate Pupils seeing through illusions, Qinchuan glanced at Qin Xiaoyu in the Cloud Sect's main peak's back mountain secret realm, within the Holy Pond awakening the Myriad Laws Treasure Body. He saw that Qin Xiaoyu was now enveloped in boundless Spiritual Energy.
    This dense Spiritual Energy formed a thick cocoon of energy around Qin Xiaoyu, with various miraculous lights emerging on her body.
    Seeing this scene, Qinchuan understood that Qin Xiaoyu's path to awakening had already begun and, once she emerged from the cocoon, the Myriad Laws Treasure Body would once again appear in the world.
    He put his mind at ease, circulated the Asura Reincarnation Art, and began to greedily and wildly condense and devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate his Cultivation Level.
    With the Asura Reincarnation Art¡ªa divine technique so powerful that it transcended Level boundaries¡ªand with Qinchuan's just awakened talents of the Asura Divine Body, coupled with his understanding of cultivation, Qinchuan's Cultivation Level immediately began to climb rapidly.
    Meridian Opening Realm, Second Layer.
    Meridian Opening Realm, Third Layer.
    Meridian Opening Realm, Fourth Layer...
    In the span of a few days, Qinchuan broke through several realms.
    And on this day.
    Outside the Cloud Sect, the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Red Daen Gate from Shanhe County's five major Superior Sects took the lead and pressed towards the Cloud Sect.
    The forces from Dongling County, still far from the Cloud Sect, were also hurrying along the way and racing to join them.
    But even if it was just the major sects from Shanhe County like the Taixuan Sect pressing down, it was still a dead end of absolute peril for the Cloud Sect!
    At this moment.
    Outside the gates of the Cloud Sect.
    Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Red Daen Gate, the five superior sects of Shanhe County, converged here together, each holding its position but subtly uniting to form an encirclement, besieging the Cloud Sect within it.
    Within the thick clouds, figures loomed, and banners fluttered in the wind.
    The leaders and masters of the sects were present in person.
    Even the great elders of the sects had emerged from seclusion.
    "Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, Red Daen Gate! Who would have thought you would all show up!"
    Ye Buwei of Taixuan Sect stood atop the clouds, with banners dancing behind him and the elite warriors of Taixuan Sect arrayed in formation.
    His gaze swept over the leaders and masters of the Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Red Daen Gate, his tone indifferent.
    "Cloud Sect is arrogant and aggressive, its disciple Qinchuan has recklessly slaughtered our disciples in the Myriad Spirit Garden, including our Saint Heir and many of our true inheritors, all falling to his hand. Such a provocation against our sect's honor, how can we swallow the insult silently! We should flatten Cloud Sect and avenge our slain disciples, defending the dignity of our sect!"
    The master of Taiyan Sword Sect spoke with righteous indignation.
    "My sect feels the same!"
    The leaders of Li Mountain Sword Sect and Five Elements Sect also spoke indifferently.
    Ye Buwei nodded and turned his gaze to the master of Red Daen Gate, saying, "As far as I know, the disciples of Red Daen Gate did not perish in the Myriad Spirit Garden at the hands of that Qinchuan, so what reason does Red Daen Gate have to wade into these waters?"
    The masters and leaders of the Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, and Five Elements Sect also looked towards Red Daen Gate, each saying in turn, "I too would like to know, what reason does Red Daen Gate have to meddle in this matter?"
    The more people involved, the more who would share the spoils of Cloud Sect!
    Naturally, each sect was unwilling to let Red Daen Gate join in and share the 'cake' that was Cloud Sect.
    The master of Red Daen Gate appeared calm and composed, opening his mouth to say, "Although the disciples of my Red Daen Gate did not all die in the Myriad Spirit Garden, some did perish at the hands of that Qinchuan. Moreover, that Qinchuan even attempted to dishonor our sect's Holy Maiden in the Myriad Spirit Garden. This matter concerns the face of my Red Daen Gate, don't you think this reason is sufficient?"
    Hearing the words of Red Daen Gate's master, Ye Buwei and the other sect masters cursed silently to themselves.
    "This old fogey, in order to share in the Imperial Arts and treasures of Cloud Sect, actually dares to fabricate reasons, compromising the purity of the sect's Holy Maiden and the sect's honor!"
    However, although they all knew what was happening, they could no longer prevent the other from getting involved.
    "Since it is so, then let's destroy Cloud Sect together, and as for the opportunities and fortunes of Cloud Sect, let us share them!"
    Ye Buwei said coldly.
    "Good!"
    All the sects nodded in agreement.
    "Where is Cloud Sect Master? Won't you come out and meet us, or do you intend to hide away indefinitely?!"
    Ye Buwei's majestic gaze shot towards Cloud Sect, his booming voice resonating like thunder, immediately spreading throughout the entirety of Cloud Sect.
    Within Cloud Sect.
    "What was destined to come has finally arrived..."
    Wu Tian stood on the main peak, looking towards the sect gate and beyond, at the layers of dense clouds above, teeming with warriors from various sects, and couldn't help but take a deep breath.
    Then, his gaze swept over the elders of Cloud Sect and those disciples who were unwilling to leave, he spoke loudly, "Everyone! The great disaster of our Cloud Sect has arrived!"
    "Wu Tian has led Cloud Sect for many years but failed to restore the glory and brilliance of Cloud Sect, I am ashamed before our ancestors! Now that a grave calamity is upon us and I can't ensure your safety, I am equally ashamed before you all!"
    "But! Since things have come to this, and the disaster has arrived, let us face it together!"
    As his words fell.
    The elders and disciples from all directions roared in unison, "We will live or die with the sect!"
    "To live or die with the sect!"
    For a moment, the sound waves were vast, shaking the mountains!
    Even outside the Cloud Sect, the warriors from the Taixuan Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, and other sects heard it.

 Chapter 189 Qinchuan Leaves the Pass

    The Grand Elder also arrived, his expression equally solemn."Grand Elder."
    People from all directions bowed to the Grand Elder in succession.
    The Grand Elder's eyes sparkled as he stared in the direction of the Congyun Sect's mountain gate and instructed an elder, "Go to Heaven-Piercing Peak and summon the Saint Heir!"
    Immediately after, the Grand Elder stepped into the sky, heading toward the gate of the Congyun Sect.
    Seeing this, Wu Tian and the fellow elders hurriedly followed.
    The disciples of the Congyun Sect from all sides also prepared themselves for a great battle.
    "Taixuan Sect Master, Chief of Lishan Sword, Chief of Taiyan Sword, Head of Five Elements Sect, and Master of Red Daen Gate."
    The Grand Elder glanced at the sect leaders who had mustered their forces and asked, "Why have you mobilized such forces to press down on our Congyun Sect, if I may inquire the reason?"
    "Hmph, Wu Wenxuan! Are you truly ignorant or just pretending?!"
    As the people from Congyun Sect appeared, eyes from all the sects instantly fell upon Wu Wenxuan and the others.
    Taixuan Sect Master, Ye Buwei, narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Wu Wenxuan, speaking with an icy tone, "Wu Wenxuan, what audacity you have to kill an elder of my Taixuan Sect!"
    "Tianxuan Elder, who poured his heart into our Taixuan Sect, the mainstay and pillar, has been wantonly slaughtered by you! Not only that, but our Taixuan Sect Saint Heir, as well as many elite disciples from various sects, have also perished at the hands of your Congyun Sect's disciples!"
    "Your Congyun Sect is so cruel and bloodthirsty, possessing the nature of a Demon Cult. This time, we shall act on behalf of Heaven to punish you!"
    The other sects looked on indifferently.
    Lishan Sword Chief let out a sneer, "Why waste words with them? Such a demon sect deserves to be exterminated by everyone!"
    "Indeed, the fate of the Congyun Sect has run out; it's time for you to completely retire from the stage of history!"
    Taiyan Sword Chief also spoke, his eyes fierce.
    The Heads of the Five Elements Sect and Red Daen Gate both slightly curled their lips, a trace of greed emerging in their eyes.
    The two, feeling the same way about the words of Lishan Sword Chief and Taiyan Sword Chief, said, "Indeed, we should make a swift decision! If nothing unexpected happens, some powers from Dongling County are probably also rushing toward Congyun Sect. My friends, the pie is only so big!"
    Upon hearing this, the Taixuan Sect Master, Chief of Lishan Sword, and Chief of Taiyan Sword all showed flickering eyes.
    "Attack!"
    Then, the eyes of the sect leaders met, and they nearly simultaneously issued commands.
    "Boom!"
    In an instant, the clouds where the sects were located rolled tumultuously.
    Powerful auras exploded forth, soaring up into the sky.
    The sects ceased their talk and took direct action, officially attacking the Congyun Sect. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In a flash, various divine skills burst forth, with sword light and Dharma light flying toward the Congyun Sect's Mountain Protection Array.
    "Boom!"
    In front of the Congyun Sect's people, the Mountain Protection Array suddenly radiated a blazing light, being fully activated.
    However, the Mountain Protection Array of the Congyun Sect was already in disrepair, far from the Emperor's Formation of its former glory.
    Confronted by the collaborative attack of nearly all top powerhouses from the five Superior Sects, the Mountain Protection Array immediately began to violently tremble, its light flickering inconsistently.
    "So weak, the Mountain Protection Array; the Congyun Sect has indeed declined. How sad and lamentable!"
    Next to Ye Buwei, the Taixuan Sect Master, a white-haired elder shook his head in a light sigh, as if in regret, but his eyes were very indifferent.
    "Ye Xuanyi! You're still alive too!"
    Inside the Congyun Sect, Wu Wenxuan's gaze sharpened, his expression turning even uglier.
    Ye Xuanyi was the direct disciple of Taixuan Sect's founding ancestor, Ye Xuanji, and was also the current Grand Elder of the Taixuan Sect!
    Ye Xuanyi didn't respond to Wu Wenxuan. He stepped forward and in one step, arrived in front of the Congyun Sect's flickering Mountain Protection Array overhead and spoke indifferently, "After today, the Congyun Sect will become history."
    "Boom!"
    As his words fell, an incredibly powerful aura suddenly erupted from him.
    His spine glowed, and there appeared to be dragons ascending, howling towards the sky, majestically supreme.
    "Half-Step to Dragon Transformation!"
    The higher-ups of Congyun Sect suddenly all showed a great change in their expressions.
    Above the Immortal Platform Realm lies the Dragon Transformation Realm!
    To step into the Dragon Transformation Realm is extremely difficult; countless people have been halted at this threshold.
    To undergo the Dragon Transformation, one's Essence Qi and spirit need to penetrate the spine, reach up to the Heavenly Court (Immortal Platform), break through the shackles of the Immortal Platform, transform Essence Qi and spirit into a dragon, penetrate the vast Qingming sky, and then one can reach the Dragon Transformation Realm.
    At this moment, Ye Xuanyi's Essence Qi and spirit had already penetrated his entire spine but had yet to knock open the shackles of the Immortal Platform, still unable to break through the blockade of the Immortal Platform. He was at Half-Step Dragon Transformation, with an incomplete Dragon Transformation Realm.
    The Dragon Transformation Realm and the Immortal Platform Realm can be said to be a watershed.
    Once one breaks through the Immortal Platform and transforms into a dragon, they can truly roam the vast skies. In this Lower Realm, they could, somewhat, be considered a mighty being.
    Even though Ye Xuanyi's Dragon Transformation is incomplete, being merely at Half-Step Dragon Transformation, it is still extremely terrifying.
    "After exterminating your Congyun Sect this time and obtaining your Sect's Imperial Arts and Treasured Techniques, surely I will be able to help this old man achieve perfection in Dragon Transformation!"
    Ye Xuanyi said slowly. As his words fell, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he spread his five fingers. The vast mana within him immediately erupted outward, followed by a fierce pressing down of his palm towards the Congyun Sect's Mountain Protection Array.
    "Boom!"
    This palm pressed down like the mighty authority of heaven, with overwhelming power that seemed to overturn heaven and earth, rotating sun and moon.
    The formidable power boiled, splitting even the void itself.
    The Mountain Protection Array of Congyun Sect, which was already on the verge of collapse under the joint assault of the experts from various Sects, could no longer withstand and finally shattered with a roar, turning into boundless light rain.
    "The Array has been breached, kill!"
    "Raze Congyun Sect to the ground!"
    The leaders of Taixuan Sect, Red Daen Gate, the Mountain-Separating Sword Master, the Taiyan Sword Master, and the leader of the Five Elements Sect had their eyes shine in unison, simultaneously giving orders.
    In an instant, numerous Divine Rainbows shot out from within the clouds.
    Rushing into Congyun Sect, they sought to commence a great slaughter.
    The accompanying disciples of various Sects also descended, attacking the disciples of Congyun Sect.
    Above the sky and on the ground, a fierce battle exploded in that instant.
    Congyun Sect, which had long been in decline, had no one to stand against the combined assault of the five Superior Sects.
    As soon as the battle started, there was an immediate one-sided situation.
    "Wu Wenxuan, you've long been drained of vitality, with your life force exhausted; now that your cultivation level is no match for mine, what will you use to block me?"
    After clashing with Wu Wenxuan for a few exchanges, Ye Xuanyi unleashed his full Half-Step Dragon Transformation cultivation, displaying the top Sword Dao Divine Skill of Taixuan Sect, and actually managed to forcibly overpower Wu Wenxuan's Imperial Human King Seal.
    Mainly because Wu Wenxuan had been already injured, his vitality long exhausted. Although Qinchuan had temporarily stabilized his vitality and hung on to his life, his strength was no longer at its peak and could not be fully exercised.
    Furthermore, with Ye Xuanyi's Half-Step Dragon Transformation cultivation, Wu Wenxuan naturally found it difficult to block and was struck by Ye Xuanyi, sending him flying while coughing out a mouthful of fresh blood.
    On another front, Wu Tian and other high-ranking members of Congyun Sect were also subjected to the joint attack of the strong from various Sects, and the situation was equally grim.
    This was a campaign without suspense.
    No sooner had the battle started than the outcome had been decided.
    "Stop! Ye Buwei, your target is the Emperor's Treasures of my Congyun Sect, I am willing to hand over the Imperial Techniques, but I beseech you, spare the disciples of my Congyun Sect!"
    Being pressed back by the joint attack of the strong from various Sects, Wu Tian deeply understood the huge disparity in strength between the two sides and the lack of power to turn the tide, wanting to secure a lifeline for the Sect's disciples.
    "We are willing to share life and death with the Sect¡ª" However, upon hearing Wu Tian's words, disciples from all around Congyun Sect shouted in unison, their eyes filled with defiance and indomitability, along with boundless rage and unceasing fighting spirit.
    "What admirable loyalty, willing to share life and death with your Sect! I did not expect that even though Congyun Sect has declined so much, it still has such a group of loyal disciples!"
    "However, the idea of preserving the legacy of Congyun Sect is nothing but wishful thinking! Today, Congyun Sect will be completely erased from existence! As for the Imperial Techniques, once we wipe you out, we will naturally find them!"
    Ye Buwei and the other Sect elders laughed coldly.
    "Boom!"
    However, at that moment, Congyun Sect suddenly shook with an earth-shaking tremor.
    One after another, Earth Dragons surged up from the ground.
    "To have Congyun Sect completely erased, you are quite bold in your statement!"
    Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak, an Earth Dragon soared into the air.
    Above the dragon's head stood a tall and slender young man with a cold countenance, standing tall as he looked at the strong men from various Sects who had entered Congyun Sect, his eyes filled with indifference.

 Chapter 190 Not a Single One Shall Escape

    "It's the Saint Heir!""How wonderful, the Saint Heir has finished his retreat!"
    As Qinchuan made his appearance, disciples within the Congyun Sect immediately became excited and exhilarated.
    Ever since Qinchuan had lectured at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Many disciples had gained immense benefits, with their strengths making rapid progress, and their reverence for Qinchuan remained boundless.
    At this moment, seeing Qinchuan arrive, riding a dragon, surrounded by dozens of Earth Dragons, such a scene not only shocked the disciples but also deepened the admiration in their eyes. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Wu Tian and the other elders were also secretly delighted.
    "Is that... an Earth Dragon?!"
    "It's an Earth Dragon transformed from a mighty Dragon Vein!"
    "Beneath the Congyun Sect, there are actually thirty-six Dragon Veins that have metamorphosed into Earth Dragons, heave..."
    Not just the people from Congyun Sect, but everyone from the great sects such as the Taixuan Sect were deeply shocked.
    Especially the sect leaders, patriarchs, and high-ranking elders, at this moment, they all found their breaths becoming hurried.
    "The Congyun Sect truly lives up to its past reputation as an Imperial Dao Sect; its foundation is indeed extraordinary, possessing thirty-six Earth Dragons transformed from mighty Dragon Veins. No wonder the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within Congyun Sect is so rich, this place can truly be called an exceptional cultivation treasure land among the heavens and earth!"
    Taixuan Sect's leader Ye Buwei took a deep breath, expressing his amazement.
    Despite the astonishing power of the thirty-six Earth Dragons, there was no fear in his eyes, only increasing fervor and greed!
    Thirty-six Earth Dragons!
    Such Earth Dragons, if one could subdue and capture one, embedding it into the foundation of one's own sect, would immediately transform the cultivation environment of that sect, turning it into a prime Blessed Land for cultivation!
    Moreover, even the destiny of the sect would be able to grow!
    If one could refine an Earth Dragon, using it for one's own cultivation, the benefits would be beyond imagination!
    This was definitely a colossal opportunity!
    "Hahaha, good, good, good!"
    "Who would have thought that Congyun Sect still had such a foundation, such fortune and opportunity! This kind of opportunity, my Taixuan Sect will gladly accept!"
    The Grand Elder of Taixuan Sect, Ye Xuanyi, also shone with bright eyes, looking extremely excited and exhilarated.
    He had been worried about not being able to make that final Half-Step, to truly advance into the Dragon Transformation Realm, but if he could subdue an Earth Dragon and cultivate using its Dragon Qi, he would definitely be able to breakthrough the shackles of the Immortal Platform, completely advancing to the Dragon Transformation Realm!
    Once he entered the Dragon Transformation Realm, he could live another five thousand years and truly dominate an area, becoming a formidable force.
    "The delusions of ants and mayflies!"
    Sensing the intense gazes from the strong individuals of various sects, and hearing the words of Taixuan Sect's Grand Elder Ye Xuanyi, Qinchuan's lips curled into a mocking sneer.
    "Hmm?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the powerful figures from all around only then took notice of the figure standing on the head of one of the Earth Dragons.
    "Sect leader, that is Qinchuan!"
    Within the Li Mountain Sword Sect, the Taiyan Sword Sect, and other sects, the elders who had previously led the trip to Myriad Spirit Garden recognized Qinchuan standing on the dragon's head, and immediately informed their sect leaders.
    "Oh? That is Qinchuan? The one who killed numerous disciples from my sect in Myriad Spirit Garden?!"
    Upon their elders' reminders, the leaders of the Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, and others immediately turned their gaze onto Qinchuan, their eyes growing increasingly cold.
    The people from Taixuan Sect also heard what was being said by the elders of the various sects, and their expressions darkened as they glared coldly at Qinchuan.
    All the disciples who entered the Myriad Spirit Garden this time were the elites of their respective sects.
    Even the Saint Heir perished within the Myriad Spirit Garden.
    This was an incalculable loss!
    And the chief culprit causing all this was right before their eyes, how could they not be enraged?
    "Hmph, so you are Qinchuan! I want to see how capable you are, daring to mercilessly slaughter the disciples of my sect!"
    Ye Buwei let out a cold snort, his gaze filled with killing intent as he stared at Qinchuan. He immediately launched an attack, summoning his magical treasure to slash from afar at Qinchuan.
    The purpose of his coming here was to annihilate the Congyun Sect, thus he naturally held no reservations as he made his move.
    "Merely a few ants, killing them is no different from killing you."
    Qinchuan cast a dismissive glance at Ye Buwei; unphased by the magical treasure Ye Buwei had summoned to attack him, he stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, and his hair lightly dancing.
    An Earth Dragon beside him let out a low moan, opened its mouth, and breathed out a stream of Dragon Breath. A powerful force instantly struck the magical treasure that Ye Buwei had summoned, shattering the Divine Skill it had released and sending the treasure flying on the spot.
    "Crack!"
    The light of that magical treasure dimmed, and soon after, a crack actually appeared on its surface.
    "Pfft!"
    Ye Buwei's face paled instantly, he staggered back two steps, and finally, with a "pfft", he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood. Looking at the Earth Dragons beside Qinchuan, his eyes were filled with shock; he hadn't anticipated that the power of these Earth Dragons would be so formidable!
    "To think that a single strike could shatter Ye Buwei's life-bound magical treasure, what a terrifying might!"
    "These Earth Dragons appear to be no ordinary Earth Dragons, possessing such tremendous power, just how many years have they been transformed?"
    The Li Mountain Sword Master, the Taiyan Sword Master, and the Red Daen Gate Master, among others, were also taken aback.
    If these Earth Dragons were all this strong, it would not be so easy for them to suppress and subjugate them.
    Little did they know, the origin of these Earth Dragons was from the Dragon Veins of the Undying Mountain in the Divine Realm!
    Compared to the Dragon Veins of the Mortal Realm, they were tremendously more powerful!
    Given such an origin,
    no wonder their transformation into Earth Dragons couldn't be compared to the Earth Dragons of the Mortal Realm that they knew.
    Not to mention them,
    even the elders of the Congyun Sect, as well as Wu Tian, were shocked by the might displayed by these Earth Dragons.
    Although they had encountered these Earth Dragons before, and even when the Earth Dragons were going to pay their respects to Qinchuan, which had led to a misunderstanding causing the likes of Wu Tian to attack the mounds of earth raised by the Earth Dragons, they had been sent flying by the resulting tremors.
    But at that time, these Earth Dragons had not shown their Divine Skills and did not have the intent to attack.
    Yet the might the Earth Dragon displayed just now when it saw Ye Buwei unleash his magical treasure to suppress Qinchuan was simply incomparable to any previous display.
    Even though Ye Buwei possessed a cultivation level close to the peak of the Late Immortal Stage, even when he summoned his life-bound magical treasure, he still couldn't withstand the Earth Dragon's attack.
    His life-bound magical treasure was directly struck, causing it to crack.
    Thirty-five Earth Dragons surrounded Qinchuan, along with Xiaoyi at his feet, gazing at the experts from the various sects, especially when gazing at Ye Buwei, their eyes flickered with intense hostility.
    For Ye Buwei had made a move against Qinchuan.
    And these thirty-six Earth Dragons, in years past, had been enlightened by Qinchuan, which had enabled them to transform into dragons.
    Qinchuan glanced at Ye Buwei, and said indifferently, "You can't even take a single hit from Xiaojiu, with your paltry cultivation level, I truly don't know where you get the audacity to attack my Congyun Sect."
    He then surveyed the people from all the sects around him, his cold words spreading in all directions, "And you all! A motley crew dares to invade the Congyun Sect, today I will let you know, even if the Congyun Sect has declined, it is still not something you shabby fish and shrimps can covet!"

 Chapter 191 Golden Sticker Divine Prohibition

    As soon as Qinchuan spoke, the faces of the leaders from various major sects gathered around sank simultaneously.Especially the master of Taixuan Sect, Ye Buwei, who had been repelled by the Earth Dragon Xiao Jiu, turned an even deeper shade of iron blue.
    His Taixuan Sect was now regarded as the foremost among the six Superior Sects in Shanhe County, and as the master of the Taixuan Sect, he was exceedingly honorable and lofty. At this moment, a young disciple from the Congyun Sect dared to scorn him like this!
    Moreover, he wildly claimed he wanted all the people from the various major sects who had gathered today to stay behind!
    "What an arrogant and wild troublemaker!"
    "In my many years, I've never seen someone as arrogant as you. At such a young age, with a low Cultivation Level, you have such a big tone, thinking that by relying on the might of the Earth Dragon, you can bluff and posture here?"
    "This seat will now suppress these Earth Dragons and flatten your Congyun Sect!"
    The grand elder of Taixuan Sect narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted coldly. With a flip of his hand, he grasped a Supreme Divine Ability and pressed down on Qinchuan.
    "Boom!"
    The might was too great. The power of a half-step into the Dragon Transformation Realm fully burst forth, truly domineering. With every move he made, there was the momentum to split mountains and part seas.
    The terrifying Mana surged, solidifying Divine Skills, shaking the void and emitting thunderous sounds, the force captivating the soul.
    His giant hand covered the sky, reaching for Qinchuan and the many Earth Dragons beside him. The might it poured out made countless onlookers' hearts tremble with fear and their hair stand on end.
    This sky-covering hand contained fearsome strength and the oppressive force of one half-step into the Dragon Transformation Realm, startling even Wu Wenxuan and Wu Tian.
    "Saint Heir, be careful. This person is a powerhouse in the half-step Dragon Transformation Realm!"
    The elders of the Congyun Sect exclaimed in shock.
    "Just a mere half-step Dragon Transformation, what's there to be careful about! Not to mention a mere half-step Dragon Transformation, even a true Dragon Transformation Realm invader would be seeking death if they dare to break into our Congyun Sect!"
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent, and he dismissively addressed the elders of the Congyun Sect's reminders.
    He stood calmly atop Xiaoyi's dragon head without so much as lifting an eyelid, not even deigning to give the grand elder of the Taixuan Sect, Ye Xuanyi, a second glance.
    "Roar!"
    Underneath him, Xiaoyi let out a low moan, its dragon might vast and rolling.
    Beside him, an Earth Dragon's eyes shone like golden lamps, casting out a blazing golden light.
    It too let out a chant and leaped from the void, extending a colossal dragon claw glinting with a cold light, reaching for Ye Xuanyi's giant hand that was pressing down from the sky.
    "Boom!"
    As they collided, a terrifying force immediately erupted, unleashing a fierce power surge.
    "Crack!"
    The void itself splintered under this fearsome power, revealing cracks and dropping fragments of space sharp as knives, which were sent flying by the clash of their powers, slicing through a distant mountain as if it were tofu!
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    Xiaoer growled low as its powerful dragon claw swept down, grasping forcefully and shattering Ye Xuanyi's Divine Ability Giant Hand Seal.
    The formidable power dispersed, transforming into a raging storm.
    Xiaoer charged through the storm, roaring as it rushed towards Ye Xuanyi.
    Its immense body pressed down on the void, its potent strength and vast dragon might inundating the area, causing all the disciples present to be filled with terror.
    Even the sect leaders and elders could not help but change their expressions, feeling an enormous pressure.
    Ye Xuanyi, seeing his Divine Ability Giant Hand Seal crushed by Xiaoer, was also shocked; the Earth Dragon had displayed strength far beyond what he had understood from the Ancient Books about an Earth Dragon's capabilities.
    Ordinarily, a simple Earth Dragon could be suppressed by a strong practitioner at the Immortal Platform Realm.
    But at this moment, even his Half-Step Dragon Transformation Cultivation Level was unable to suppress the opponent. Instead, his Divine Skills were easily crushed by the other party.
    Seeing the Earth Dragon server charging over, Ye Xuanyi immediately focused his eyes, daring not to be negligent nor to hold back any longer. He once again formed seals and unleashed stronger Divine Skills to cross swords with the server.
    "Taixuan True Solution! Boundless Taixuan!"
    Ye Xuanyi roared, no longer holding back his strength, showing his most peak form.
    Suddenly, terrifying divine lights burst forth from his body. The brilliant radiance illuminated the sky, eventually condensing into a majestic figure.
    This figure, formed from Mysterious Light, contained terrifying power fluctuations. It had no face, only a human-shaped silhouette of light.
    With each step this humanoid silhouette took, a Taiji pattern appeared beneath its feet. The Yin-Yang fish curled around one another, revolving under its steps.
    It exuded a powerful righteous aura. With his arms drawing circles, one hand upholding the heavens and the other pressing the earth, his left eye like the moon, right eye like the sun, he opened his mouth and from it sprayed Mysterious Light, sharp and unmatched like an extraordinary Flying Sword. The intertwining of Yin and Yang qi twisted the void, striking down at the server.
    "This is the Supreme Secret Scripture of Taixuan Sect, Taixuan True Solution! It is said to be an Imperial Art of the Quasi-Emperor level! The founder of Taixuan Sect established the foundation of Taixuan with this very art, thereby founding the Taixuan Sect!"
    The powerhouses from various Superior Sects all around narrowed their eyes, observing the Supreme Divine Skills displayed by Ye Xuanyi. Their pupils trembled, filled with wariness.
    This was an Imperial Art of the Quasi-Emperor level!
    It was the unparalleled Treasured Art of Taixuan Sect!
    As the sect's cornerstone technique, its power was incomparably vast, not something ordinary Divine Ability Treasured Arts could compare to.
    "It's actually Taixuan True Solution! It is said that although this Secret Manual is not Imperial Art, it is even more difficult to cultivate. In terms of power, it is said to be not much inferior to real Imperial Arts. Ye Xuanyi indeed received personal transmission from that person! He has actually cultivated Taixuan True Solution to such a level!"
    The high-ranking members of Congyun Sect were also deeply shocked, a trace of worry appearing in their eyes.
    Seeing the Treasured Art displayed by Ye Xuanyi, Qinchuan couldn't help but let out a light exclamation, then with a complex expression murmured, "I didn't expect this Divine Skill to have been passed down."
    "Boom!"
    At that moment.
    The Mysterious Light Flying Sword, intertwined with Yin-Yang qi, had already reached the server.
    The server let out a low growl and swooped down at the Mysterious Light Flying Sword with a claw.
    A dazzling radiance erupted between them, followed by a piercing sound like the clash of metals.
    However, this time, the server was unable to shatter the Flying Sword. The two clashed fiercely in mid-air.
    The Mysterious Light Flying Sword was incredibly agile, circling around the server, slicing through his wild and fierce onslaught like a torrential downpour.
    Yet, the server's Physical Body was formidable, so despite the fierce onslaught and the awe-inspiring might of the Mysterious Light Flying Sword, it didn't cause serious injury to the server.
    "Damn, it's just a mere Earth Dragon, how can its Physical Body be so strong?!"
    Ye Xuanyi's expression shifted, his eyes flickering indecisively before he seemed to make up his mind, taking a deep breath, "It seems I cannot suppress these Earth Dragons without using my deepest reserves..."
    Glancing at Earth Dragon server number two, then at the other Earth Dragons around, Ye Xuanyi's eyes turned frosty. He reached into his sleeve and pulled out a golden sticker! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This golden sticker was covered in densely packed and mysterious Runes, imprinted within it, emitting a treasure-like glow, and hidden within was fearsome sharpness.
    "Golden Sticker Divine Prohibition, one Prohibition ten thousand eight hundred swords!"
    "Chih!"
    Ye Xuanyi supported the golden sticker with one hand and formed a seal with the other. He swept his hand over the sticker, and immediately countless Runes on it flashed with intense light.
    In an instant, the heavens and earth seemed to lose their color, a terrible sharpness exploded forth, the void stirred with wind and clouds, heralding a terrifying force storm. Countless sword shadows appeared out of nowhere, their might resplendent, covering all directions!

 Chapter 192 Golden Divine Prohibition

    "What terrifying might! Could this be the legendary Secret Technique Divine Seal?!""This is a Golden Divine Prohibition, how can a supreme elder from the Taixuan Sect possess such a secret technique, this Divine Prohibition?!"
    As they watched Ye Xuanyi activate the Golden Sticker and unleash the terrifying power of the Golden Sticker Godly Prohibition, cultivators from all sides were terrified.
    The Secret Technique Divine Seal is a special type of secret treasure, capable of containing powerful Forbidden Techniques and Prohibition Techniques.
    The Secret Technique Divine Seals are ranked from highest to lowest by color, with nine levels in total: white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, and gold.
    Among them, white is the most valuable, and gold is the least.
    The White Divine Seal, also known as the White Death Prohibition, is said to have the power to suppress a Great Emperor. The Forbidden Technique it contains is even more terrifying than Imperial Arts, and there are rumors that it can even slay gods.
    The Red Divine Prohibition is second only to the White Death Prohibition, but in the Mortal World, it is also a deadly Prohibition of extraordinary terror.
    The other Divine Prohibitions also possess extraordinary power, and even the least among them, the Golden Divine Prohibition, is incredibly powerful.
    At this moment, what Ye Xuanyi used was exactly the Golden Divine Seal, which is the Golden Divine Prohibition!
    The Divine Seal is a consumable treasure; the more powerful the Divine Seal, the fewer times it can be activated.
    For instance, a White Death Prohibition can only be used once after it's made, with unparalleled might.
    The Red Divine Prohibition, on the other hand, can be used twice before it collapses.
    In the same vein, the Golden Divine Prohibition contains nine Prohibitions and can be used nine times. With each use, its power stacks up, like a heavenly calamity.
    The people from the Congyun Sect were suddenly paleo; they hadn't expected Ye Xuanyi to possess such a legendary secret treasure.
    Even Qinchuan couldn't help but be slightly surprised.
    Such consumable Divine Talisman Treasures are extremely rare in the Mortal Realm; it's unknown where the other party found the opportunity to obtain such a treasure.
    "Roar!"
    The Earth Dragon Diner let out a low growl, and from its mouth, a terrifying divine light sprayed out, bombarding the ten thousand eight hundred sword shadows that descended.
    However, the ten thousand eight hundred sword shadows were impressively mighty, with the power they displayed utterly surpassing the Half-Step Dragon Transformation level, reaching the true Dragon Transformation Realm, even touching the Late Stage or Peak of that realm!
    After Dragon Transformation, comes the Saint Realm.
    The Saint Realm is where divine skills are vast, allowing one to pluck stars and catch the moon, truly capable of dominating one side as a sovereign.
    At this moment, Ye Xuanyi, by utilizing the Golden Divine Seal, activated the Forbidden Technique Mysteries contained within and displayed the prowess that, although it did not compare to the supreme beings of the Saint Realm, was still terrifyingly lethal.
    The Earth Dragon's Dragon Breath failed to shatter the ten thousand eight hundred swords.
    The dense mass of sword shadows overlapped and merged in the void, eventually forming a peerless Divine Sword. Interwoven with terrifying sharpness, it cleaved through the void, tearing apart the Earth Dragon's Dragon Breath, and slashed towards the Diner.
    The other Earth Dragons, seeing this, immediately roared and charged, collectively grasping at the peerless Divine Sword that descended, and finally shattered it.
    However, the peerless Divine Sword was exceedingly sharp and overwhelmingly powerful. The might it burst forth made the mighty Earth Dragons suffer as well.
    The Earth Dragons from all directions roared in anger and were about to charge once more, intent on tearing Ye Xuanyi into pieces.
    But Ye Xuanyi's gaze sharpened, and with another stroke on the Golden Divine Seal, the second prohibition of the Golden Divine Prohibition was unleashed, significantly stronger than the first.
    "Kill!"
    Ye Xuanyi shouted lowly, his eyes cold. This Golden Divine Seal was his trump card, his secret, and now that it had been exposed and one prohibition already consumed, he had to subdue and capture these Earth Dragons at any cost, regardless of the sacrifices involved.
    The Second Prohibition erupted, unleashing a formidable killing intent. A blazing sword light descended from the sky, causing everyone's hearts to tremble.
    Within that sword light, special Divine Patterns raced like chains, bursting out from the sword light and winding towards Qinchuan and those Earth Dragons.
    The thirty-five Earth Dragons roared in unison, ready to rush and attack.
    But they were called back by Qinchuan.
    "Although you have condensed into physical forms, you are still some distance away from true dragons, and cannot withstand this Dragon Slaying Sword!"
    Qinchuan stood tall atop the immense dragon head, shaking his head.
    With his vision, he could naturally see at a glance which Prohibition Technique the Second Prohibition unleashed from Ye Xuanyi's Golden Divine Seal was.
    The Second Prohibition was exactly the Dragon Slaying Sword, sealed with the Dragon Slaying Holy Techniques, a Prohibition Technique specifically designed to counter dragon-kind, imposing extra lethality to creatures of the Dragon Clan.
    Although these Earth Dragons were very powerful, it wasn't certain that the Second Prohibition could actually slay them, but it would definitely be able to injure them.
    These Earth Dragons had been personally enlightened by Qinchuan in the past and were so close to him; naturally, he didn't want to see them get hurt.
    At that moment.
    The sword light of the Second Prohibition's Dragon Slaying Sword shone down, the thick Divine Pattern chains wrapping around like spirit snakes, sealing the void and unveiling the might of the Prohibition Technique in full display.
    The thirty-five Earth Dragons returned to Qinchuan's side.
    Qinchuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the descending Golden Dragon Slaying Sword and the Divine Pattern chains winding their way towards him.
    "Scram!"
    Facing the entwining Divine Pattern chains, Qinchuan looked up and coldly shouted, a blood-hued light bursting forth from his eyes!
    No one noticed that the entire Congyun Sect had long been operating numerous concealed formations. Powerful formation energies and prohibition powers pervaded all around.
    Although Qinchuan's cultivation level was no longer at its peak, here in the Congyun Sect, he had all the arrangements from his previous life; those powerful formation energies and prohibition powers all served as his sources of strength, bending to his will.
    That streak of blood-hued eye light was incomparably sharp, supremely tyrannical, capable of splitting gold and cracking stone, and it struck the Divine Pattern chains that were winding over, erupting a brilliant spray of sparks.
    In the end, with a "clang" sound, the Divine Pattern chains shattered.
    The sword light of the Dragon Slaying Sword shined down, its blade instantly slashing downwards.
    Qinchuan huffed coldly, a series of blood lights enveloped him, like an Asura who dominated the world.
    He stretched out his hand, making a grabbing motion in the air.
    Within the Congyun Sect, terrifying powers of formations and prohibitions surged crazily towards him, condensing a fearsome Asura phantom in the void.
    Following Qinchuan's movements, the Asura phantom grabbed the inverted Dragon Slaying Sword, and with a "crack," snapped it into pieces.
    This scene stunned everyone present.
    After all, this was the legendary Divine Talisman Treasure, a Prohibition Technique from the Golden Divine Seal!
    With immense power!
    Even if it could not be compared to the power of the Prohibition Techniques borne by the White Death Prohibition, it was still an unimaginable, peerless Prohibition Art that not even a Saint could easily withstand. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    And at this moment, Qinchuan had done it so casually, nonchalantly crushing the Prohibition Technique Dragon Slaying Sword from the Golden Divine Seal with a simple gesture!
    Isn't he merely at the Meridian Opening Realm level?
    How could he possess such terrifying strength to crush a Prohibition Technique that was unleashed from the Golden Divine Seal!?

 Chapter 193 Wrath of the Ghost God

    "How is this possible, you actually broke my Divine Prohibition Technique?!"Ye Xuanyi was shocked, his eyes full of disbelief as he looked at Qinchuan.
    Especially when he felt the powerful fluctuations of strength emanating from Qinchuan's body, a chill went through his heart.
    His gaze flickered as he sensed his surroundings, and then his pupils constricted, "It's a formation and prohibitions!"
    "Oh? You can actually sense the power of formations and prohibitions, it seems you're not too dull after all."
    Qinchuan stood leisurely atop the dragon head, releasing his hand, and the Asura phantom in the void also relaxed its mighty hand.
    The shattered Dragon Slaying Sword turned into a sky full of runes, then dispersed into a shower of sparkling light rain and vanished.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanyi's face changed dramatically, and his expression immediately turned extremely ugly. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It was actually a formation!
    He had not perceived it at all beforehand!
    It was not until the other party used the formation's power, obliterating the Second Prohibition Dragon Slaying Sword, that he felt a bit of the formation's residual might.
    What kind of formation could be so deeply hidden?!
    And hearing the conversation between Ye Xuanyi and Qinchuan, the strong experts from various sects around them were also instantly startled.
    "What? There is still a formation within the Congyun Sect? Did this person just rely on the power of a formation to crush the Golden Divine Prohibition's Second Prohibition?!"
    "What level of formation is this, to possess such formidable power, able to crush the Golden Divine Prohibition's Second Prohibition so effortlessly!"
    "Have we already fallen into a formation?!"
    The crowd's expressions changed.
    Unknowingly, they had fallen into a formation and hadn't sensed it at all, which made them feel uneasy.
    At the same time, there was a sense of admiration in their hearts that the Congyun Sect, once an imperial Dao sect, indeed had a profound heritage. Even in decline, it was still as resilient as a centipede that does not die easily.
    Not only did they have thirty-six Earth Dragons guarding the gate, but there were also such powerful formations hidden in the dark.
    The expressions of experts from various sects changed as they began to have an ominous premonition.
    They had originally thought that the Congyun Sect had completely declined and would have no chance to resist against their onslaught.
    They were like fish on the chopping board.
    But who would have thought that the Congyun Sect still had such a foundation.
    Whether it was the thirty-six Earth Dragons, whose strength exceeded common sense, or the hidden formation that they had not yet detected, both far exceeded their expectations.
    "The situation has changed, let's withdraw from the Congyun Sect for now!"
    The Li Mountain Sword Sect master's gaze flickered, making a decision on the spot, quietly communicating with the elders of his sect to lead the Li Mountain Sword Sect in a temporary retreat from the Congyun Sect's mountain gate.
    Just dealing with the thirty-six Earth Dragons was already difficult.
    Adding to that a hidden formation of unknown location made it even more challenging.
    It would be better to withdraw temporarily from the Congyun Sect without a full understanding of that formation.
    All the Great Elders agreed and immediately began to gather their disciples.
    "Hahaha, Elder Ye is a Half-Step Dragon Transformed, with skill touching creation, and it is rumored you possess the Divine Talisman Treasure in hand, an invincible might, suppressing Earth Dragons is no challenge for you. My Li Mountain Sword Sect is willing to vacate the battlefield and withdraw from the Congyun Sect for now, Elder, please go ahead!"
    The Li Mountain Sword Sect master laughed heartily and then, with a wave of his hand, said, "Li Mountain forces, follow me in withdrawing from this place to leave the battlefield open, so as not to disturb Elder Ye's spirits!"
    Without further ado, the Li Mountain Sword Sect master and the elders took their disciples and prepared to withdraw from the Congyun Sect.
    Not only the Li Mountain Sword Sect, but the Taiyan Sword Sect and the Red Daen Gate also made the same decision at the same time.
    Clearly, they were all feeling uneasy because of the foundation shown by the Congyun Sect successively.
    Seeing this, the people from Taixuan Sect immediately looked troubled, clearly understanding the intentions of the Li Mountain Sword Sect's leader and others.
    "Hmph, since you all wish to leave, why not simply retreat back to your own sects!"
    Ye Buwei said with a cold snort.
    However, the leader of the Li Mountain Sword Sect and others ignored Ye Buwei's mockery and sarcasm and began leading their people to exit the Congyun Sect.
    "Leaving?"
    Glancing at the sect members shooting towards the exit of the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan's mouth curled into a cold smile, "Today, not a single one of you shall leave!"
    As his voice fell,
    suddenly, the entire world of Congyun Sect shook in unison.
    A terrifying aura suddenly spread everywhere.
    Below ground, and in the void, countless powerful Formation Patterns shuttled and interwove.
    A supremely powerful array barrier suddenly appeared, enveloping the entire Congyun Sect!
    "It's an array barrier!"
    "What a terrifying aura!"
    The emergence of the array barrier immediately cut off the retreat of all the powerhouses.
    "Let's join forces to break the array!"
    "Boom!"
    Someone made a move, trying to forcefully breach the array barrier, but the powerful force struck the array barrier, which remained immovable. Instead, the rebounded force from the array barrier sent them flying away.
    Some were even shattered on the spot by that force, reduced to a handful of Blood Mist, spirit extinguished!
    "With your meager Dao cultivation, you dare to assault the Great Heavenly Gang Suppressing Demons Formation. Overestimating yourselves is seeking your own death!"
    Qinchuan glanced at those who had just taken action and said in an even tone.
    "Elder Zhang!"
    The powerhouses of the Li Mountain Sword Sect exclaimed in shock, looking at the handful of crushed crimson blood mist, their eyes filled with fury.
    Elder Zhang had not managed to dodge the force rebounded by the Great Heavenly Gang Suppressing Demons Formation and was struck head-on, his entire body reduced to dust by that powerful force, leaving only a handful of blood mist tumbling in the void.
    This scene terrified the people from the Li Mountain Sword Sect immensely.
    Not just them, the other sects, Taiyan Sword Sect, and Red Daen Gate were also not faring any better.
    Seeing this, the people from Taixuan Sect were also greatly alarmed, evidently not expecting the array to be so formidable.
    The Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, and Red Daen Gate, in their attack on the array, were injured by the rebounding force instead, suffering heavy losses.
    "Third Prohibition, Ghost God Kaitian!"
    At that moment, Ye Xuanyi, who held the Golden Sticker Godly Prohibition, suddenly flashed a glint in his eyes and struck again while Qinchuan's attention was on the people from the Li Mountain Sword Sect and others.
    Instantly, a terrifying shadow appeared in the void.
    That shadow emitted an overwhelming aura, its eyes blood-red like a towering Ghost God, overlooking the world with disdain.
    Those blood-red eyes fixed upon Qinchuan, immediately targeting him.
    As the powerful aura spread out, everyone within the Congyun Sect felt their spirits tremble, experiencing a massive sense of oppression.
    Ye Xuanyi infused his Essence Qi and spirit into the Golden Divine Prohibition, merging with the Ghost God's Essence Qi and spirit. His hair wildly danced, his expression ferocious, and he roared at Qinchuan, "Insolent youth, meet your death!"
    "Wrath of the Ghost God! Forbidden Technique Kaitian!"

 Chapter 194 The Wrath of Asura

    "Boom!"With a low growl, Ye Xuanyi activated the third prohibition within the Golden Divine Prohibition.
    The terrifying shadow in the void immediately burst forth with a dreadful aura.
    The strength of this aura poured down as if it could crush the heavens, and the entire world began to tremble.
    The so-called Ghost God's crimson eyes locked onto Qinchuan, and as Ye Xuanyi's Essence, Qi, and Spirit fused with it, he raised his hand and pressed it down towards Qinchuan.
    The hand of the Ghost God was immense and boundless, resembling a colossal millstone of heaven and earth, grinding down with a terrifying force that surged relentlessly as if to destroy the sky and obliterate the earth, bearing down upon Qinchuan.
    The void shattered layer by layer.
    The oppressive aura descended, causing innumerable beings in all directions to tremble with horror and fear, their hair standing on end.
    Yet, at the center of the battlefield, facing this terrifying force pressing down directly upon him, Qinchuan remained unfazed, his gaze calm. He merely lifted his eyelids slightly and said with composure, "The wrath of the Ghost God?"
    A mocking smile played upon his lips. "Merely an imprint of a Ghost God's aura dares to be so presumptuous? Even if the true body descended, in front of this young master, it would have to bow down!"
    As he spoke, a sanguine light burst from Qinchuan's eyes, and beneath his feet rippled a circle of blood-red ripples.
    An endless sea of blood bathed the void, illuminating the sky, and in an instant, the whole world seemed to have transformed into a bloody purgatory.
    A terrible vision appeared.
    A blood-colored silhouette emerged from behind Qinchuan, turning into a peerless Asura with a piercing aura, and it even contained a strand of Imperial Might!
    Qinchuan's eyes flashed with awe. "You speak of the wrath of the Ghost God, but now, I will show you what the wrath of the Asura is like!"
    "Whoosh!"
    A flicker of killing intent suddenly exploded from the depth of his eyes.
    Blood-red killing intent swept out like a tide in all directions, stirring up a terrifying storm of murderous Qi.
    Imperial Might permeated the air.
    Countless beings in all directions were struck with terror and shock, their spirits oppressively weighed down.
    Under the terrible cover of Imperial Might and the murderous aura, nearly everyone's hearts were instantly daunted, their eyes revealing endless fear and shock, and they involuntarily knelt down one after another.
    "How... how is this possible? This is Imperial Might, and this killing energy... could this also be part of the power contained within the formation?!" S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Could this formation actually be the Emperor's Formation left behind by the Great Emperor of Cloud Sect from years past?!"
    The experts from various sects were immensely horrified, their minds churning with endless turmoil, their eyes revealing colors of fear.
    The Emperor's Formation!
    This must be the work of a Great Emperor!
    Only the work of a Great Emperor could possess such immense Imperial Might!
    At this moment, everyone was filled with terror, their souls almost leaving their bodies!
    The now fallen Cloud Sect still had such a terrifying foundation!
    This was far beyond their expectations!
    "Boom!"
    And at that moment.
    The phantom of the Ghost God summoned by Ye Xuanyi, with its enormous palm print, had already pressed down.
    Qinchuan stood tall, the Asura shadow behind him with blazing blood eyes, releasing a terrifying gaze like a knife or sword, surging up in defiance, violently colliding with the palm print of the Ghost God in an instant.
    With the explosion of terrifying power, the void around them both burst apart.
    That beam of blood-colored gaze didn't dissipate; it forcefully pierced through the palm print of the Ghost God, surging upward, shooting toward the brow of the Ghost God.
    "What?!"
    Ye Xuanyi was immediately shocked beyond measure, never having anticipated that even the third Ghost God Prohibition's power couldn't suppress Qinchuan, who had dissolved the attack so casually and lightly.
    Moreover, the blood-red light in his eyes contained boundless killing intent, like a Divine Sword piercing the heavens, coming to slaughter with terrifying sharpness and might, causing his heart and liver to tremble.
    "Pfft!"
    The next moment, that scarlet gaze instantly pierced through the Ghost God's brow, crushing the majestic and preeminent Ghost God on the spot.
    "Ah¡­"
    Ye Xuanyi suddenly screamed, his Essence Qi and Spirit merged with the phantom of the Ghost God.
    Now that the Ghost God had been obliterated by Qinchuan, his Essence Qi and Spirit immediately suffered a heavy blow, with the Immortal Platform at his brow cracking apart and blood oozing out, afflicted by the backlash, his spirit also immediately wilted considerably.
    "Grand Elder!"
    "How is it possible, even the Grand Elder can't suppress this person! Even if this Formation is indeed the work of the Great Emperor from Congyun, supreme in power, how can this individual mobilize its strength so effortlessly and naturally?!"
    The Taixuan Sect disciples were also horrified beyond measure, likewise harboring ominous thoughts in their hearts.
    Under the circumstance of using these reserves left by the Congyun Sect in bygone years, Qinchuan could muster a trace of his previous life's strength.
    Albeit only a small fraction of it.
    But it was still unspeakably terrifying.
    After all, in his heyday, he had been known as the first person at the peak of the Divine Path in the Divine Realm throughout the eternal ages.
    Even the legendary place, the Immortal Burial Site, couldn't contain him.
    The reserves that he personally left behind, how could they be ordinary?
    "Boring." Qinchuan casually glanced at Ye Xuanyi, who was bleeding from the brow and whose spirit was wilted, and then at the people from various sects, his indifferent eyes devoid of any emotional hue.
    "Let's put an end to this farce right here!"
    He slowly raised his hand, making a pressing gesture, and terrifying forces began to converge towards his palm.
    "After today, Shanhe County will no longer have the six great superior powers!"
    The plain words echoed.
    The numerous disciples and elders of the Congyun Sect, along with Wu Tian, couldn't help but feel blood rushing to their heads.
    Meanwhile, people from the other sects around, upon hearing Qinchuan's words and feeling the terrifying power gathering in his palm, had their expressions change drastically, filled with horror.
    At that moment, everyone felt a fear emanating from the depths of their hearts.
    "Boom!"
    Without any hesitation.
    Qinchuan's palm slowly pressed down, and the terrifying power exploded instantly, shattering the void, as if intent on destroying everything.
    Upon seeing this, people from the various sects constricted their pupils and exclaimed in panic: "Not good, he is activating the Formation's power, aiming to subdue us all!"
    "Kill him! He is the key to the Formation!"
    "The Congyun Sect's people did not activate the Formation before, although we don't know why, but it seems only he can manipulate and control this Formation! Kill him to quell the murderous intention of this Formation!"
    Ye Buwei suddenly roared, immediately joining forces with Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the other sects' powerhouses, urgently saying, "Fellow Daoists, please join hands and take down this person, quell the Formation's killing intent, or once the Emperor's Formation is fully operational, none of us will escape unharmed!"
    The powerhouses from Li Mountain Sword Sect and the other sects were also terrified.
    The terrifying power that burst forth made all of them shiver to their core.
    Hearing Ye Buwei's words, they did not think twice, taking action one after another, charging at Qinchuan!
    Though, just moments before, Qinchuan using the power of the Formation had displayed unbelievably horrifying strength, making them dreadfully wary.
    But now, Qinchuan had sealed them all within the Formation, and was activating its power to annihilate them all.
    Even with their apprehension, they had no choice but to fight for their lives at this point.

 Chapter 195 Three Prohibitions Unleashed, Easily Defeated!

    ```"Attack together and kill him!" Read new chapters at empire
    Upon hearing the words of Ye Buwei, the leader of the Taixuan Sect, the strong from the Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, Five Elements Sect, and the Taiyan Sword Sect immediately made up their minds, planning to attack together and join forces to kill Qinchuan and dissolve the Emperor's Formation.
    Because the Emperor's Formation was too powerful, and for them to try to break the formation by brute force was completely wishful thinking, a suicidal endeavor.
    Previously, when the strong from the Sword Sect and other two sects had jointly attacked the array barrier, they had already suffered from the backlash of the formation, with sect elders being literally shaken to death by the rebounding force of the formation.
    Even the leaders of the Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and Five Elements Sect had taken a heavy loss, being shaken so violently that their blood churned and they coughed up blood.
    So, since it was impossible to break the formation by force, the best approach at the moment was to kill Qinchuan, who was controlling the formation.
    Only this approach might solve the desperate situation they were facing.
    "Kill!"
    The strong from each sect made up their minds and without any hesitation, they rushed towards Qinchuan at the first opportunity.
    For a moment, various powerful Dharma Lights burst forth, sharp sword lights, and a multitude of mighty Divine Skills bloomed one after another, sweeping towards Qinchuan with a killing intent thick as hemp.
    "Not good!"
    "Saint Heir, be careful!"
    "Protect the Saint Heir!"
    The elders from the Congyun Sect, upon seeing this scene, immediately shouted and flew towards Qinchuan, ready to protect him on all sides.
    However, Qinchuan was indifferent to this, not taking the strong from the various sects seriously at all: "Moths to a flame, there's no need for panic."
    His eyes were indifferent, and he stopped the people from the Congyun Sect from coming over. His gaze swept over the strong from the various sects who were coming at him, facing the powerful Divine Skills and the crushing Magical Treasures with no hint of panic.
    "Boom!"
    His palm pressed the void, and suddenly stopped.
    Instantly, a terrifying ripple of force immediately emanated, sweeping in all directions.
    "Boom boom boom!"
    Under the sweep of this force ripple, the Divine Skills pressed down by the strong from the various sects collapsed like phantom bubbles upon contact, without a shred of resistance!
    At the same time, those Magical Treasures that had been crushed down were also ground by that mighty force, easily shattered, and sent flying back.
    "Pfft..."
    Suddenly, strong individuals from all sects coughed up blood.
    For their current attack, they had held nothing back, with the fatal resolve to kill Qinchuan.
    Therefore, the Magical Treasures they had summoned were not ordinary ones but were their Life-bound Magical Treasures, which they had refined with their souls.
    Now that their Life-bound Magical Treasures had taken such a heavy blow, being shattered into pieces, nearly destroyed, it caused significant backlash to their spirits.
    "How is this possible, he actually managed to mobilize such a powerful force of the Emperor's Formation..."
    The strong from the various sects staggered backward, looking up at Qinchuan with faces full of shock, their eyes filled with horror.
    The strong individuals from the four great sects had joined forces to suppress Qinchuan, with all kinds of Divine Skills and Magical Treasures shining together, yet Qinchuan had crushed and defeated them with such an indifferent ease.
    And around Qinchuan, thirty-six Earth Dragons circled, not even taking action against them!
    At this moment, the unease in the hearts of the strong from the sects finally peaked.
    "Fourth Prohibition! Domineering Blood Shines Upon the World!"
    Just then, Ye Xuanyi, the supreme elder of the Taixuan Sect, caught his breath and saw the scene before him, his heart sinking to the bottom.
    He roared, regardless of the cost, with mana coursing wildly out of his body, pumping into the golden Divine Seal, activating the Fourth Divine Prohibition.
    ```
    Golden Divine Seals, nine Divine Prohibitions.
    Each one stronger than the last.
    At this moment, the Fourth Prohibition burst forth, and its fearsome power immediately radiated outwards.
    Seeing this, the powerhouse experts from the various sects who had just suffered a setback when they joined forces were instantly revitalized, hope rekindled in their eyes.
    "Too weak."
    Yet, facing the Fourth Prohibition unleashed by Ye Xuanyi, Qinchuan remained indifferent, his demeanor calm, his detached gaze undisturbed, not causing a single ripple.
    His indifferent gaze swept over the Fourth Prohibition, and with a grasp in the void, that majestic force that had given infinite hope to the sect powerhouses dissipated like smoke under the crushing might of Qinchuan's absolute power.
    Under absolute power.
    All Prohibition Techniques, all Forbidden Techniques, are but illusory.
    "Even such a high-level Forbidden Technique is completely useless? Just how powerful is the force condensed by this Emperor's Formation?!"
    The experts from the various sects were immediately startled and appalled.
    Ye Xuanyi's pupils contracted; he had already suffered a backlash previously, and his spirit was now diminished. In his agitation, he couldn't help but cough violently.
    His gaze fixed firmly on Qinchuan, he forcefully summoned his essence Qi and spirit, disregarding the consequences and continued to push his mana, stimulating the golden Divine Seals.
    "The Fifth Prohibition! The Sixth Prohibition! The Seventh Prohibition!" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Ye Xuanyi consecutively unleashed three layers of Forbidden Techniques. The immense consumption turned his complexion deathly pale, blood vessels burst in his eyes, and blood seeped from the corners of his mouth.
    Terrifying waves of power surged, causing even the void to shatter layer by layer.
    Three mighty Forbidden Techniques, each stronger than the last, now almost simultaneously unleashed, slashed towards Qinchuan.
    For a moment, the sky darkened, and the sun and moon seemed to have plunged into oblivion.
    Within the area of Congyun Sect, cloaked by the array barrier, the void continuously shattered, as if doomsday had descended.
    All beings in the vicinity, under this terrifying force, were robbed of the ability to move, their bodies as if crushed under the weight of mighty immortals mountains, unable to stir.
    Many from the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and Five Elements Sect were crushed into nothingness by the terrifying aura, their physical bodies shattered and spirits extinguished.
    And the people of Congyun Sect, protected by Qinchuan, were safe and sound.
    Qinchuan looked up at the three converging Forbidden Techniques bearing down on him and shook his head: "All three Prohibitions together, and this is all they amount to?"
    He calmly reached out his hand, and a giant hand of power materialized instantly.
    In the palm of that giant hand of power, it seemed as though a Qiankun was held; all three Forbidden Techniques fell into it, and with a clench of Qinchuan's fingers,
    "Boom!"
    The magnificent force, akin to an apocalypse erupting, was utterly crushed within his palm.
    "Not worth a single blow."
    Qinchuan's placid voice sounded.
    In the heart of the giant hand of power, chaos reigned, terrifying forces tumbled and then quickly snuffed out.
    "Huff..."
    Upon seeing this scene, the pupils of the experts from all sects dilated, aghast as if their souls were about to escape!
    Their breaths became hurried!
    The horrifically formidable three Forbidden Techniques, when unleashed together, were obliterated with a single clasp of Qinchuan's hand, dissipating into nothingness!
    What terrifying means was this?!
    Even such powerful Forbidden Techniques, with each layer stronger than the last, all three exploding simultaneously, and yet they couldn't subdue the person before them!

 Chapter 196 A Palm That Obliterates Everything

    "How can this be?!"Ye Xuanyi was also horrified. He had launched three prohibitions in succession, squeezing his potential and depleting his essence Qi and spirit, but he still had not achieved success.
    Just how strong was the person before him?
    "Everyone! The golden Divine Seal still has two final prohibitions, the last two, capable of swallowing the sun and moon, reversing Qiankun!"
    "Please lend me your strength, this time, we succeed or die trying!"
    Ye Xuanyi's pupils trembled, and in his eyes, which were fixed on Qinchuan, was already filled with a color of terror.
    But he was not willing to give up, intent on launching the last two prohibitions of the great killing technique within the golden Divine Seal! S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    However, in his current state, he was no longer able to smoothly activate the last two prohibitions. He needed to unite with the other powerhouses of the various sects present, borrowing their power to launch the last two prohibitions.
    "Swallowing the sun and moon, reversing Qiankun?"
    Hearing Ye Xuanyi's hoarse roar, a hint of mockery surfaced in Qinchuan's indifferent eyes, "Mere ants also deluding themselves about overturning Qiankun, aspiring to swallow the sun and moon!"
    "I have no patience left to toy with you all. Let's end this!"
    Qinchuan's indifferent voice resounded, like the death knell of the Grim Reaper, sending shivers down the spines of everyone from the various sects.
    "Everyone, attack together!"
    "Senior Ye, we will assist you with all our might!"
    The Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, Taiyan Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, and all the powerhouses of the Taixuan Sect suddenly roared and struck out, expelling their own mana, bolstering Ye Xuanyi.
    Ye Xuanyi, with the combined help of the strong from various sects, saw his aura surge violently.
    He forcibly gathered his essence Qi and spirit, and with a low roar, he activated the last two prohibitions with all his might.
    "Boom!"
    When the last two prohibitions were activated. Continue your adventure with empire
    In an instant, heaven and earth overturned, and the sun and moon seemed to sink, causing constant miraculous events within the Congyun Sect.
    Various terrifying scenes emerged, and powerful surges of energy fluctuated.
    "Vermilion Bird Divine Talisman, True Dragon Divine Talisman?"
    Looking at the two Divine Talismans flipping over within the final prohibitions.
    Qinchuan remained unfazed, "Merely two Divine Talismans. Even if the Vermilion Bird ancestor and True Dragon ancestor themselves were present, they would have to kneel before this young master!"
    "Disperse!"
    Qinchuan uttered lightly, with a flick of his sleeve.
    "Boom!"
    Terrifying power rolled out.
    "Squeak¡ª"
    "Howl¡ª"
    The Vermilion Bird and True Dragon, formed by the Vermilion Bird Divine Talisman and True Dragon Divine Talisman, let out a piercing scream. In the wake of the terrifying power unleashed by Qinchuan's sleeve flick, they burst into a radiant blaze and finally exploded into nothingness.
    The Vermilion Bird Divine Talisman and True Dragon Divine Talisman also disintegrated, and from within them emerged two wisps of will.
    Those two wills took shape, one as the Vermilion Bird and the other as the True Dragon.
    "Who dares destroy the Dao Talismans of your ancestors?!"
    The wills of the Vermilion Bird and True Dragon hovered, their eyes blazing as they both shot their gaze towards Qinchuan.
    "To whom are you referring to as ancestors?"
    Qinchuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and with a flick of his finger, he pointed at the wills of the Vermilion Bird and True Dragon.
    Their wills, upon seeing Qinchuan and sensing the somewhat familiar aura on him, instantly contracted their pupils, and a look of great fear appeared in their eyes, "You are..."
    "Boom!"
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent as a terrifying sword light burst forth from his fingertip.
    The wills of the Vermilion Bird and True Dragon were filled with a sense of imminent demise, yet they dared not evade.
    The blazing sword light descended upon them, and the wills of the Vermilion Bird and True Dragon were caught in its path, and under the terrifying force, they instantly shattered to pieces.
    Gone like smoke in thin air.
    "Pfft!"
    The experts from the various sects present suddenly suffered intense backlashes and staggered backward, coughing up blood.
    At the forefront, Ye Xuanyi, who was holding the golden divine seal, suffered an even more severe backlash. In an instant, he lost all his strength, his vitality rapidly faded, and his physical body crumbled inch by inch into ash.
    In his last moments, his gaze fixed on Qinchuan was still filled with horror and disbelief.
    Even the final two prohibitions within the golden divine seal had no power to resist before this man!
    Moreover, the trace of Vermilion Bird Will and the trace of True Dragon Will contained within the last two prohibitions even developed fear towards this man!
    Yes!
    Ye Xuanyi, who was in charge of the golden divine seal and had fused with its essence, spirit, and Qi, had clearly felt the intense terror that both the Vermilion Bird Will and the True Dragon Will experienced upon seeing this young man before him!
    The Vermilion Bird Will and the True Dragon Will were afraid!
    Ye Xuanyi was overwhelmed with astonishment. Who in the world was this young man?
    Was he really just a disciple from the Congyun Sect?
    From the reaction of the Vermilion Bird Will and the True Dragon Will, it seemed they recognized each other!
    What a pity.
    His life had come to an end, and he no longer had the chance to delve into the true identity of the other.
    In the blink of an eye, Ye Xuanyi's physical body had completely disintegrated into ashes.
    His Primordial Spirit, too, began to burn, turning into a shower of light, with both form and spirit obliterated.
    "Elder Supreme!"
    The people of Taixuan Sect cried out in mourning.
    However, the next moment, everyone tensed up, and their hair stood on end in terror.
    A terrifying palm imprint descended like a giant millstone of heaven and earth, crushing everything beneath it.
    The dreadful power swept down, bearing down on the people from the various sects.
    "Stop!"
    "We admit defeat, we are willing to leave the territory of the Congyun Sect, never to step into it again..."
    The strong ones from the various sects all turned pale and began to concede defeat.
    "Too late!"
    A detached voice sounded.
    The colossal palm imprint pressed down.
    "No¡ª"
    The sect masters of Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, Taixuan Sect, and the master of Red Daen Gate, all of them had their eyes about to split.
    The master of Red Daen Gate was filled with unwillingness.
    Originally, the various sects' attack on the Congyun Sect had nothing to do with his Red Daen Gate.
    Yet Red Daen Gate, in a bid for a share of the spoils, fabricated excuses to get involved, digging its own grave.
    Facing Qinchuan's ruthless measures.
    The people from the various sects had no power whatsoever to resist!
    Under the crush of that terrible force, inside the Congyun Sect, a sea of crimson blood mist suddenly surged.
    Qinchuan stood atop the massive head of a small Earth Dragon, his cold eyes filled with ruthlessness and callousness.
    With a single palm strike, he annihilated the entire upper echelon of the various sects.
    As for the disciples of the various sects, they were like mere specks of dust in Qinchuan's eyes, and he had no interest in laying a hand on them. He merely gave them an indifferent glance and directly mounted the dragon and departed.
    All the elders and disciples of the Congyun Sect, along with their sect master, Wu Tian, were shaken by the terrifying scenes they had just witnessed, stunned as if petrified.
    It was only after Qinchuan had left that they came to their senses.
    Looking at Qinchuan departing on the dragon, everyone looked at him with eyes filled with boundless shock and deep reverence.
    Wu Tian and the elders, watching the distant Qinchuan, also took a deep breath, their eyes shining with fervent light.
    Afterward, Wu Tian and the elders cast their gaze toward the disciples of Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, and other various sects.

 Chapter 197 The Mysterious Forbidden Land

    Qinchuan returned directly to Heaven-Piercing Peak, not concerned about how people like Wu Tian would deal with the disciples of the various sects.One by one, the Earth Dragons affectionately surrounded Qinchuan, reluctant to leave for a long time.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan smiled and, petting the Earth Dragons, said, "It's rare for all of you to gather here today, and I happen to have some spare time, so I will discuss some scriptures with you. The amount you can gain depends on your own fortune."
    "Roar..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Earth Dragons instantly became excited, swimming around Qinchuan even more joyously.
    Qinchuan sat on the cliff of Heaven-Piercing Peak and raised his hand, coaxing the thirty-six Earth Dragons to quiet down.
    The thirty-six Earth Dragons, like obedient children, immediately stopped their chanting and their tumbling, each lying down in front of Qinchuan, floating still in the air. Find adventures on empire
    "The Path of the Earth Dragons..."
    Qinchuan didn't waste words and began to explain the profound truths of the Dao to these thirty-six Earth Dragons.
    Segments of profound and arcane truths of the Dao flowed effortlessly from Qinchuan.
    As he lectured the Earth Dragons on the Dao, he caused amazing phenomena that resonated with heaven and earth.
    Petal by petal of crystalline Dao flowers appeared, like beautiful lotuses blooming, floating down from the void in a scene resembling "flowers raining from the sky."
    The thirty-six Earth Dragons listened silently.
    Up on Heaven-Piercing Peak, the servants watching this scene were all marveled.
    Zhou Xi didn't know when she had returned to Heaven-Piercing Peak. Seeing Qinchuan explaining the Dao to Earth Dragons and causing such a scene of flowers raining from the sky, she earnestly listened and couldn't help but feel enlightened, losing herself in the teachings.
    Before long.
    Wu Tian and other high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect, who had finished dealing with the aftermath elsewhere, also hurried to Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    This time, with Qinchuan displaying divine methods, his terrifying strength had suppressed the various sects single-handedly, completely subjugating the higher-ups of the Congyun Sect like Wu Tian.
    Having handled the finishing touches, the group immediately came to Heaven-Piercing Peak, hoping to thank him personally.
    If it weren't for Qinchuan's intervention,
    the Congyun Sect, facing a joint assault from the Taixuan Sect and other sects, would have had no chance of prevailing, and the only outcome awaiting them would have been annihilation.
    However,
    upon arriving at Heaven-Piercing Peak,
    everyone discovered Qinchuan was lecturing!
    Lecturing the thirty-six Earth Dragons!
    And even causing flowers to rain from the sky and Dao Charm to cleanse, which left them all astounded.
    The group dared not make a sound to disturb him and settled down to listen, only to find that the Dao Qinchuan spoke of was grand and majestic, with a strong infectious power, like the sound of the great Dao reverberating in their hearts, immersing them immediately and irretrievably.
    ...
    Meanwhile, at that moment,
    Inside the Taixuan Sect, elders who were responsible for guarding the sect gazed at the shattered soul tokens within the Soul Pagoda, their pupils shrinking and their bodies trembling.
    Soul tokens, also known as life tokens, also like soul lamps, life lamps,
    are a type of special artifact.
    Cultivators imprint a wisp of their spirit's breath inside, thereby binding to it.
    Once a cultivator falls, the soul token will shatter, and the soul lamp would be extinguished.
    Almost all sects, or slightly more profound clans, would possess such soul tokens.
    At this moment,
    Within the Soul Pagoda of the Taixuan Sect where soul tokens were stored, the soul tokens of the current Sect Leader Ye Buwei, the Great Elder Ye Xuanyi, and several other Great Elders and ordinary elders were all shattered to pieces!
    All high-ranking members of the Li Sect, from the Great Elder and the Sect Master down to the ordinary elders, had their soul tablets shattered, none spared!
    And it all happened in that instant!
    At the moment when these soul tablets shattered almost simultaneously, Elder Ding, who always resided in the Soul Pagoda to guard the soul tablets, was so startled that he jumped.
    When he saw the owners of these shattered soul tablets, Elder Ding felt as if he had been struck by thunder, his face instantly turning as pale as death, completely bloodless.
    "This is..."
    "The Sect Master and Great Elder's, as well as all the other elders who went to attack Congyun Sect...their soul tablets..."
    "How could this be, what happened, why did their soul tablets all shatter in an instant?!"
    "Could it be that something unforeseen happened in the assault on Congyun Sect? But Congyun Sect...hasn't it already declined?"
    Elder Ding's heart pounded with terror beyond belief, and he felt somewhat disoriented.
    The shattering of soul tablets.
    It meant that the owners of these soul tablets had all fallen! sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This was a catastrophe of the highest order!
    He hastily picked up the shattered soul tablets and hurriedly left the Soul Pagoda to find Zhou Yuanyi who had stayed behind to guard the Sect.
    When Zhou Yuanyi, who had stayed behind, learned that the soul tablets of Ye Xuanyi, Ye Buwei, and others were all shattered, he too was so shocked that he nearly lost his senses.
    "A great disaster has occurred..."
    He broke out in a cold sweat, "Quick, to the forbidden area!"
    "All high-ranking members of the Sect have their soul tablets shattered, this concerns the very survival of Taixuan Sect, rush to the forbidden area immediately, to beseech the Ancestral Master!"
    Saying so, Zhou Yuanyi immediately took Elder Ding and sped to the forbidden land of Taixuan Sect.
    At this moment, Zhou Yuanyi's heart was in turmoil, waves of shock and confusion impossible to calm, his mind a tangled mess, unable to comprehend why such a thing had happened.
    Congyun Sect had already been in decline for so many years, nearly pushed out of the ranks of the six Superior Sects of Shanhe County.
    There shouldn't have been such an accident when their Taixuan Sect went to attack Congyun Sect.
    Especially since he had already received news that the Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the Five Elements Sect, along with several other major Sects, had also rushed to Congyun Sect.
    All Sects pressuring Congyun Sect, for Congyun Sect was merely fish on the chopping block.
    But now, the result was that all high-ranking members of Taixuan Sect, all their soul tablets had shattered!
    His heart raced with dread as he and Elder Ding stepped into the forbidden land of Taixuan Sect.
    "Great Elder of Taixuan Sect, Zhou Yuanyi has urgent matters to report to the Ancestral Master!"
    As soon as the two entered the forbidden area, a terrifying Qi immediately oppressed them, forcing Zhou Yuanyi to drop to the ground in submission.
    In the depths of the forbidden area.
    An old man with white hair slowly opened his eyes.
    Those eyes, deep as the starry universe, seemed to harbor the rise and fall of the sun and the moon; a flash of intense divine light burst forth as his eyes opened and closed, shining upon Zhou Yuanyi.
    His body emanated bursts of sword energy that swirled endlessly around him.
    Rising to his feet, he reined in the Qi and sword energy from his body, and walked towards the exterior of the forbidden area; with each step his figure flickered and, in just a few flashes, he appeared in front of Zhou Yuanyi.
    "Ancestral Master..."
    Zhou Yuanyi bowed again.
    The old man looked up at the sky above Taixuan Sect, his profound eyes seemingly piercing through everything.
    "Within a single day, the destiny of Taixuan Sect has declined by seventy percent..."
    Ye Xuanji reached out and grabbed a wisp of invisible calamitous Qi which materialized, turning into a strand of gray and black Qi: "Calamity overshadows, gathering without dispersing, what have you done that has angered heaven and men?!"
    He extinguished the calamity in his palm and slowly said.

 Chapter 198 Grandmaster Taixuan, Ye Xuanji!

    ```Facing the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect, even though Ye Xuanji had already restrained his own aura and pressure, Zhou Yuanyi still felt an invisible pressure.
    Upon hearing Ye Xuanji's words, Zhou Yuanyi quickly confessed, bowing his head to the ground, and he explained everything that had happened in the Taixuan Sect in detail.
    "Attacking the Congyun Sect?"
    Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanji's profound eyes stirred, and looking down at Zhou Yuanyi and Elder Ding, who were kneeling before him, he asked, "You mean to say, Xuan Yi and the others went to attack the Congyun Sect, and now their spirit tokens are all shattered?"
    "To report back to the ancestor, indeed that is the case."
    Zhou Yuanyi hurriedly said.
    Elder Ding also quickly presented the shattered spirit tokens before Ye Xuanji.
    Ye Xuanji glanced at the broken spirit tokens on the ground, and with a sweep of his sleeve, those fragments immediately floated up.
    A strong intent surged forth.
    Ye Xuanji took a deep breath, his eyes turning toward the direction of the Congyun Sect. A sharp light burst from his starry, brilliant, and profound eyes.
    In his eyes, an image of dense purple qi was reflected.
    This purple qi rose steam-like, coiling above the Congyun Sect, and faintly within the purple qi, there seemed to be a massive dragon tumbling.
    But this dragon was not an Earth Dragon, but rather a dragon formed purely from destiny itself.
    Seeing this scene,
    Ye Xuanji immediately showed an expression of astonishment: "Purple qi rising, destiny transformed into a dragon, why has the Congyun Sect's destiny undergone such an astonishing transformation suddenly?!"
    His expression was moved.
    Ever since the Great Emperor of Congyun had disappeared, the sect's destiny had begun to decline gradually, and the Congyun Sect had also started to fall.
    Since he last walked the world, which was one thousand and eight hundred years ago, the formerly mighty Congyun Sect's once prosperous and strong destiny had already declined to an extremely feeble state and was even mottled with ominous signs.
    But now.
    He could clearly "see" that from the Congyun Sect's direction, purple qi was surging and unceasing, and even more so, the destiny had taken the shape of a dragon, appearing to be rejuvenated.
    Not only that, but he also saw that the forces of destiny from all directions were actually converging towards the Congyun Sect.
    Other Superior Sects in Shanhe County such as the Taiyan Sword Sect, the Li Mountain Sword Sect, the Red Youxia Gate, and the Five Elements Sect, like his own Taixuan Sect, were also shrouded in a layer of gray and black ominous qi.
    "Have the other sects of Shanhe County also made moves to attack the Congyun Sect this time?"
    Ye Xuanji's gaze flickered slightly as he asked.
    "To report back to the ancestor, the Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Youxia Gate, as well as the Five Elements Sect and other sects, also joined forces with our people from the Taixuan Sect to pressure the Congyun Sect."
    Zhou Yuanyi hurriedly responded.
    "No wonder!"
    Ye Xuanji took a deep breath and uttered two words.
    Hearing this, Zhou Yuanyi was taken aback for a moment and cautiously probed, "What do you mean by these words, Ancestor?"
    Ye Xuanji looked at him deeply and said, "The people from the Taiyan Sword Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Youxia Gate, and the Five Elements Sect who went to attack the Congyun Sect have all perished as well."
    "What?!"
    Zhou Yuanyi was momentarily stunned and then shocked.
    Ye Xuanji paid him no more heed, his gaze fixed in the direction of the Congyun Sect as he pondered, "The declined destiny of the Congyun Sect has suddenly reversed, and all the people from the sects who attacked the Congyun Sect have perished, there must be some hidden secret¡­"
    "Could it be... the Great Emperor of the Congyun Sect who disappeared has returned?!"
    At this thought, Ye Xuanji's expression changed slightly, and then his gaze sharpened as he stepped out of the prohibited area, "Prepare a generous gift, I am going to the Congyun Sect!"
    "Ancestor, are you going to..."
    Zhou Yuanyi was taken aback, not understanding why Ye Xuanji would want to go to the Congyun Sect and still prepare a generous gift.
    However, Ye Xuanji merely glanced sideways at him, causing Zhou Yuanyi to go pale immediately, daring not to ask any further questions, and immediately complied, retiring to prepare the generous gift.
    A moment later.
    ```
    Ye Xuanji, bearing generous gifts, left the Taixuan Sect and hurried to the Congyun Sect.
    As the founding grandmaster of the Taixuan Sect, Ye Xuanji had lived for tens of thousands of years, and his cultivation level had long since reached the Saint Realm.
    His strength, in the entire Tianyuan Nation of the present age, could be considered a formidable force.
    And he himself had a certain reputation within the Tianyuan Nation.
    With his abilities, he had already attained the power to shrink great distances into mere inches, turning inaccessible realms into close neighbors.
    Therefore, in less than half a day, Ye Xuanji arrived outside the mountain gate of Congyun Sect with Zhou Yuanyi following behind.
    Above the Congyun Sect, the scent of blood had yet to dissipate.
    Ye Xuanji's expression remained unchanged, but Zhou Yuanyi, who followed him, upon sensing the thick scent of blood in the air, could not help but show a slight change in his expression.
    "Taixuan Sect's Ye Xuanji has come to pay a visit to the Congyun Sect¡ª"
    Ye Xuanji, standing still outside the mountain gate of the Congyun Sect, aloft in the air, cupped his hands towards the inside of the Congyun Sect and announced aloud.
    His voice contained immense piercing power, clearly spreading throughout the entire Congyun Sect.
    "It's someone from the Taixuan Sect!"
    "The people from Taixuan Sect dare to come to our Congyun Sect?!"
    "Who is this Ye Xuanji, an elder of the Taixuan Sect?"
    Inside the Congyun Sect, many disciples were astonished.
    "It's the founding grandmaster of the Taixuan Sect!"
    Some people reacted, and suddenly their expressions changed greatly: "The founding grandmaster of the Taixuan Sect is actually still alive and has personally come to our doorstep..."
    "What's there to fear, with the Saint Heir here? Even if the founding grandmaster of the Taixuan Sect personally comes, what of it?"
    Upon learning that Ye Xuanji was that respected founding grandmaster of the Taixuan Sect, the disciples of the Congyun Sect were instantly startled, but then they were no longer worried.
    Having witnessed Qinchuan's various miraculous deeds, the disciples of Congyun Sect had long since elevated Qinchuan to a celestial being, adoring him endlessly.
    As long as Qinchuan was there, they would not fear even if the sky fell.
    Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    The resounding voice of Ye Xuanji came, rousing all the senior members of the Congyun Sect and the thirty-six Earth Dragons who were listening to Qinchuan expound on the Dao.
    Qinchuan also ceased his sermon.
    The thirty-six Earth Dragons immediately howled towards the sky, roaring at Ye Xuanji, expressing their displeasure at his interruption of Qinchuan's teaching.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Alright, we've discussed the Dao for quite a while today, and the content covered is enough for you to digest for a long time. I'm also a bit thirsty, so let's end here for today."
    Zhou Xi also woke up and, still desiring more, heard Qinchuan's words and quickly retreated to brew a cup of tea for Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan looked at Zhou Xi in surprise, took the tea, and said, "Not bad, after serving by my side for so long, you've finally made some progress, knowing to proactively brew tea for your master. Remember to keep it up in the future."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi couldn't help but roll her eyes. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Taixuan Sect's Ye Xuanji has come to pay a visit to the Congyun Sect¡ª"
    Seeing no response from within the Congyun Sect, Ye Xuanji spoke again.
    Wu Tian and others immediately showed changing expressions.
    Qinchuan took a sip of tea, glanced at Wu Tian and the others, and said, "He's just a Saint, what is there to be so frightened about?"
    Wu Tian and others heard this and could only offer a wry smile in response. Just a Saint? That was a Saint!
    That was a being superior to the Immortal and Dragon Transformation realms!
    That was a true powerhouse!
    "Rest assured, he wouldn't dare to run wild here, he's probably here to apologize. You all go and see him."
    Qinchuan said nonchalantly.

 Chapter 199 Have You Seen It Clearly?

    "Apologize for wrongdoing?"Hearing Qinchuan's words, everyone present was momentarily stunned, all filled with shock and awe.
    The Sect Master and Supreme Elder of the Taixuan Sect, along with all high-ranking elders, had perished here.
    For the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect to not seek revenge was already fortunate, but for him to specifically come to apologize?
    How could that be possible?!
    Wu Tian and the others couldn't help but look at each other, and then they all let out bitter laughs, clearly not agreeing with Qinchuan's viewpoint.
    After all, the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect was a mighty being at the Saint Realm.
    How could such a transcendent figure possibly bow down to them?
    "Go on, don't keep them waiting too long, lest they think my Congyun Sect lacks manners," Qinchuan said with a wave of his hand, not bothering to talk nonsense with them.
    Seeing this, Wu Tian and the others didn't dare say more; they clasped their hands towards Qinchuan and then flew off into the sky.
    "You all should go back as well."
    Qinchuan looked at the Earth Dragons before him and dismissed them.
    Although the Earth Dragons were reluctant, they still obeyed Qinchuan's words, all letting out a low moan and returning to the depths of the various Spirit Peaks.
    Qinchuan held his tea and took a sip, appearing quite content.
    This tea was no ordinary leaf but a kind of Spiritual Tea he had previously harvested in the secret realm of the Myriad Spirit Garden, which contained an exceptionally rich amount of Spiritual Energy. Drinking this tea could not only enhance one's True Qi Cultivation but also had the effect of calming the mind and soul.
    Its flavor was strong and fragrant, and the taste was quite delightful, without the slightest hint of bitterness.
    "Although it's not as good as Enlightenment Spiritual Tea, this Spiritual Tea is also not bad," Qinchuan remarked admiringly.
    "What Enlightenment Spiritual Tea is the young master referring to?" Zhou Xi, who was serving by his side, curiously asked upon hearing this.
    Qinchuan opened his eyes and smiled, "It's a top-quality tea in the world, with both taste and effects being exceptionally good."
    "If a mortal were to have a sip, it could enlighten the mind and keep away all illnesses."
    "If a cultivator were to have a sip, they could achieve enlightenment and step right onto the path."
    Zhou Xi was greatly astonished: "A cultivator could gain insight into the Dao with just one sip? Is there such a divine tea in the world?"
    "The Divine Tea Tree is also known as the Enlightenment Divine Tree, which can aid one in instantaneously understanding the Dao. What's so surprising about that?"
    "Although the leaves of the Divine Tea Tree are quite good and can be considered top-quality tea, they are still not the very best."
    "The Thousand Illusion True Tea, Dragon Saliva Immortal Tea, Chaos Wood Tea¡ªthese three kinds represent the real pinnacle in the world."
    Qinchuan shook his head; it had been a long time since he last tasted these three worldly treasures. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In the Mortal Realm, these three supreme Immortal Teas could hardly exist; they only grow in the Divine Realm, where these rare treasures can be found.
    ...
    At the entrance of the Congyun Sect.
    "Not knowing that Elder Ye was coming, we failed to welcome you from afar. Have you come to exact revenge on our Congyun Sect on behalf of the Taixuan Sect?"
    Wu Tian and a group of elders stood in the air, facing Ye Xuanji.
    Yet, Ye Xuanji's face didn't show the slightest ripple; instead, he clasped his hands towards Wu Tian and the others, "You are mistaken. I have come here to apologize for the offense my Taixuan Sect has caused to the Congyun Sect."
    "Here are some modest gifts I have prepared, and I ask that the Congyun Sect accept them."
    Then his eyes glanced at Zhou Yuanyi behind him and he said indifferently, "Present the gifts."
    Hearing Ye Xuanji's words, Zhou Yuanyi was immediately dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief.
    "Ancestor..."
    He suspected he had heard wrong.
    His ancestor of the Taixuan Sect was actually bowing and apologizing to the Congyun Sect!
    And not only Zhou Yuanyi from Congyun Sect, but all his companions were equally astonished, their hearts filled with disbelief.
    "Qinchuan was actually right, Ye Xuanji really came to apologize and make amends?"
    "What exactly is going on here, how could Ye Xuanji, a powerful being of the Saint Realm, personally bring a generous gift to apologize after all the elite disciples of his sect perished here? What exactly is he plotting?"
    Wu Tian and the others felt a storm of shock rising in their hearts, unable to calm down.
    "Hmm?"
    Ye Xuanji's gaze slightly darkened.
    Zhou Yuanyi instantly felt a chill in his heart. Although he did not understand why his ancestor would do this, he did not dare to defy Ye Xuanji's intentions and hurriedly presented the prepared generous gift.
    However, Wu Tian and the others dared not accept this gift, unable to see through Ye Xuanji's true intentions.
    "A gift brought to your doorstep is not to be refused."
    Just as Wu Tian and his companions hesitated to accept the generous gift, Qinchuan's voice suddenly rang out.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the others exchanged glances, then gritted their teeth and bowed to Ye Xuanji, saying, "Since Elder Ye has been so courteous, then we would be disrespectful to decline."
    Speaking, Wu Tian motioned for Elder Yan to take the generous gift prepared by Ye Xuanji from Zhou Yuanyi.
    A smile appeared on Ye Xuanji's face. "That is as it should be."
    With that, his gaze could not help but profoundly glance in the direction of Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    "I know why you have come here, Sect Leader, bring him over!"
    Qinchuan sipped on Spiritual Tea, feeling Ye Xuanji's gaze, and glanced distantly at Ye Xuanji outside the sect's mountain gate, speaking indifferently.
    This calm statement, clearly not using any True Qi Cultivation, nevertheless reached the ears of Wu Tian, his companions, and Ye Xuanji, crisp and clear.
    Upon hearing this, Wu Tian and the others were all taken aback, glancing at Ye Xuanji, whose gaze flickered but he did not say much.
    Seeing this, Wu Tian no longer spoke and simply gestured an invitation, leading Ye Xuanji to Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    In his heart, he harbored many doubts.
    Such as how Qinchuan knew that Ye Xuanji had come to Congyun Sect to apologize and make amends.
    And why Qinchuan was certain that Ye Xuanji had come to Congyun Sect to see him.
    Upon arriving at Heaven-Piercing Peak.
    Qinchuan merely looked at Ye Xuanji indifferently and said, "You must be the founding ancestor of Taixuan Sect, right? Your decision to come here and apologize is correct, otherwise, in a few more days, the little foundation left of your Taixuan Sect would also be wiped out."
    "Even you would probably not escape disaster."
    At Qinchuan's words, Wu Tian and the others staggered almost to the point of falling to the ground.
    All broke out in cold sweats.
    Wu Tian hurriedly said, "Qinchuan, do not utter nonsense!"
    He wiped the sweat from his forehead and cautiously looked at Ye Xuanji.
    This man was a living, breathing powerhouse of the Saint Realm!
    My little ancestral master, please be careful! Saying such things, angering him, could lead to death!
    Although Qinchuan previously communicated with the hidden Formation of Congyun Sect, using the Formation's power to kill Ye Xuanyi and others,
    Ye Xuanyi was merely at Half-Step Dragon Transformation, not at all on the same level as Ye Xuanji.
    The power of that Formation could suppress Ye Xuanyi and others, but who knows whether it could suppress a Saint?
    Zhou Yuanyi, who was following Ye Xuanji, also immediately scolded upon hearing Qinchuan's words, "How dare you! Qinchuan, you dare to show disrespect to our Taixuan Sect's founding ancestor!"
    Ye Xuanji also frowned slightly, sizing up Qinchuan, his eyes shimmering brilliantly, as if the sun, moon, and stars were floating within.
    His fierce gaze shot forth, landing on Qinchuan, as if trying to see through him.
    However, as his gaze fell upon Qinchuan, it seemed to plunge into an endless Abyss, giving the impression that the person before him was unfathomable.
    Feeling Ye Xuanji's probing, Qinchuan lips curled slightly and said, "Did you get a good look?"
    Ye Xuanji was immediately startled in his heart because even with his Saint Realm cultivation, employing the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, he could not glean any insight into the young man before him. His gaze towards Qinchuan immediately became much more solemn.

 Chapter 200 Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil

    However, having lived for more than ten thousand years, Ye Xuanji's temperament was truly extraordinary.Despite being greatly surprised inside, Ye Xuanji's expression did not betray a hint of it, merely chuckling and saying, "Please forgive me, I was merely curious about your extraordinary bearing, and I acted rudely."
    "Oh, really? Since that's the case, I wonder if you have seen anything peculiar?"
    Qinchuan chuckled lightly and gestured with his hand, "This place is modest, so let's just sit on the ground."
    "Prepare some tea."
    Then Qinchuan turned to an Elder from the Congyun Sect who was already breaking out in a cold sweat at the side and said.
    Ye Xuanji sat down cross-legged, while Zhou Yuanyi stood quietly behind him, his gaze fixed on Qinchuan, eyes filled with amazement.
    Whether it was his previous visit to the Congyun Sect or this time following Ye Xuanji to make an apology, he could not see through or understand the youth before him¡ªI just a teenager.
    He actually dared to instruct an elder from the Congyun Sect to prepare tea.
    And yet, the other party did not show the slightest resistance.
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    In the face of such a formidable being from the Taixuan Sect, a great power of the Saint Realm, he showed no sign of reverence whatsoever, just as unreserved and arrogant as he had been at the beginning.
    He observed carefully.
    He found that the youth's demeanor was not put on; his expression natural, calm and relaxed, as if he held no reverence at heart.
    In particular, when Qinchuan had called Elder Yan to prepare tea, he vaguely sensed a superior disposition emanating from the youth.
    Soon, someone brought a tea table and placed it in front of the two, serving hot tea.
    "You were wise enough to come and apologize in person," Qinchuan said while glancing at Ye Xuanji.
    Upon hearing this, people from the Congyun Sect nearby couldn't help but sweat profusely, their hearts nearly leaping out of their throats.
    But faced with such words, Ye Xuanji's expression remained unchanged.
    Having lived for ten thousand years, his scheming and shrewdness were naturally exceptional, and his control over his emotions was not something ordinary people could compare with.
    He raised his hand to stop Zhou Yuanyi, who wanted to react, and smiled, "Why would you say such a thing?"
    "Why? Since you've come in person to apologize, do you still need me to say more?" Qinchuan answered nonchalantly.
    "Are you not worried, what if my visit this time is not just for an apology?" Ye Xuanji said, with his hands clasped behind him, holding his sword and looking at Qinchuan.
    His smiling face gradually grew serious, and a touch of cold harshness emerged, "The Taixuan Sect attacked the Congyun Sect, regardless of the causes and consequences. As it stands, if I strike now and completely destroy the Congyun Sect, it wouldn't be considered excessive!"
    At his words, the people from the Congyun Sect immediately showed a change in expression, feeling a chill in their hearts.
    As the founding master of the Taixuan Sect and a powerful practitioner of the Saint Realm, if Ye Xuanji were to take action, it would definitely be a terrible disaster.
    In an instant, the atmosphere at the scene turned solemn and tense.
    Facing Ye Xuanji's intimidating gaze, Qinchuan simply lifted the corner of his mouth and sneered, "You're going to destroy the Congyun Sect with your own hands?"
    "Not to mention that you wouldn't dare to do such a thing, even if you truly attempted it, it would be impossible to succeed!"
    He remained calm and collected, utterly indifferent to the terrifying Saintly might emanating from the other party, not feeling the slightest discomfort.
    He lifted his eyelids lightly and gave Ye Xuanji a bland look, "Put away that so-called Saint Realm pressure of yours and stop posturing in front of me; it's useless."
    "If you really wanted to take action and annihilate the Congyun Sect to avenge those from your Taixuan Sect who died, you wouldn't be sitting here now. You should have unleashed your wrath long ago."
    "Since you've arrived so calmly, it's clear you have reservations."
    Qinchuan picked up the teapot and poured himself another cup of Spiritual Tea, then said, "If I'm not mistaken, the Pupil Skill you used to size me up just now was the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, wasn't it?"
    "Boom!"
    Ye Xuanji, who until then had been as inscrutable as an ancient well, suddenly had a flash in his eyes, and out of nowhere, thunder and lightning manifested in the void, drifting around!
    Even Ye Xuanji, with his exceptional composure, found his Mind Realm unable to remain suppressed at this moment.
    He took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and fixed his gaze on Qinchuan, "You actually know about the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil!"
    At this moment, he was indeed shaken to the core.
    The Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil was an immensely powerful Pupil Skill, tremendously difficult to cultivate; but once mastered, one could divine the mysteries of heaven and even glimpse the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao!
    This Pupil Skill wasn't something just anyone could cultivate, for it also contained a lineage of blood inheritance.
    Tens of thousands of years ago, this Pupil Skill had once been renowned in certain circles.
    However, the Ye Family, which had passed down this Pupil Skill, was later caught up in a terrible entanglement of gratitude and grudges. They were wiped out overnight, and from then on, this mighty Pupil Skill was lost to the world.
    There were very few in the world who knew about the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil.
    However, at this moment.
    Qinchuan had recognized at a glance that the Pupil Skill Ye Xuanji had covertly used on him was the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil!
    How could he not be astonished?
    Even with his depth of scheming, he could not remain indifferent at this moment.
    "It seems I was indeed not mistaken, the Pupil Skill you used just now truly was the Ye Family's Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil."
    Seeing Ye Xuanji's reaction, Qinchuan sighed softly, "Who would have thought that after that incident back in those days, there would still be a bloodline of the Ye Family that survived, and even awakened the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil."
    Ye Xuanji's gaze on Qinchuan suddenly intensified, "You know about that incident from back then?!"
    Qinchuan glanced at him, chuckled lightly, and said, "The Ye Family was once a prestigious noble family, yet was eradicated in a single day. Such a big event, how could I not know?"
    "How do you know all this?"
    Ye Xuanji stared fixedly at Qinchuan, his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil activating once more, gazing directly at Qinchuan in an attempt to see through his secrets.
    A youth whose body only bore the faint signs of the years, barely sixteen threads, how could he know of matters tens of thousands of years old?
    Yet, just like before, his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil was utterly unable to perceive anything unusual; while operating the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, he couldn't even see Qinchuan's figure clearly.
    He exerted his Pupil Skill to the utmost, concentrating his essence, energy, and spirit, when suddenly he felt a piercing pain in his eyes, and two streams of warmth overflowed from the corners of his eyes, sliding down his cheeks.
    Those were two lines of blood.
    He had forced a peek into the heavenly secrets and suffered backlash in return.
    "If you do not want your painstakingly awakened and cultivated Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil to be ruined, possibly even damaging your spirit at its core, I advise you to stop using your Pupil Skill immediately," Qinchuan said, sipping his tea with no surprise at the outcome.
    At those words, Ye Xuanji's heart chilled, and he immediately stopped operating his Pupil Skill, not daring to proceed further, for the consequences were more than he could bear!
    Now, the look he gave Qinchuan was filled with increased shock, and his heart even more astounded.
    The Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, famed for its ability to see through the falsehoods of the world and discern all truths, was at this moment utterly incapable of penetrating his opponent.
    Instead, it brought such a backlash upon him!

 Chapter 201 A Mere Saint

    "How do you know these things? Who on earth are you?"Ye Xuanji took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and fixed his gaze on Qinchuan.
    He had not used the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil to probe Qinchuan's depths because his previous two attempts had failed and he had suffered backlash as a consequence.
    If he were to continue to probe forcibly, the consequences would truly be unbearable for him.
    Qinchuan set down his teacup, glanced at Ye Xuanji, and said in an unhurried tone, "Who am I? I am nothing more than the Saint Heir of this declining Congyun Sect."
    "As for how I know these things, well... you can assume I learned them from reading books."
    Upon hearing this, the corners of Ye Xuanji's mouth twitched. Such a perfunctory remark.
    His gaze still intently on Qinchuan, it was obvious he did not believe Qinchuan's clearly dismissive statement.
    However, Qinchuan had no intention of explaining any further.
    In the eyes of others,
    Ye Xuanji was a sage.
    He was a renowned and formidable figure in the present Tianyuan Ancient Nation.
    But in Qinchuan's eyes, a mere sage was hardly worth consideration.
    To him, even sages were nothing but ants after all.
    Ye Xuanji's silence did not lead to any supplementary explanation from Qinchuan, and this sudden quietness made the others present tense up, each sensing an oppressive atmosphere.
    But in the end, the situation that the members of the Congyun Sect feared did not occur.
    Eventually, Ye Xuanji picked up the Spiritual Tea in front of him and took a sip.
    "Excellent tea."
    Ye Xuanji felt the rich fragrance and the robust Spiritual Energy in the tea, his expression showing a slight emotional stir.
    Such Spiritual Tea, even he, a sage, had not tasted before.
    And with his broad knowledge and experience, he could not even identify this tea.
    The tea gave him the same impression as the man before him, Qinchuan, elusive and inscrutable.
    A single remark, "Excellent tea," broke the stifling atmosphere.
    Ye Xuanji set down his teacup, returned to a state of calm, and spoke, "The words you spoke earlier were not false. Indeed, the pupil skill I just used is the lost Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil."
    "However, for you to say that I will not take action against Congyun Sect seems overly presumptuous!" Experience new tales on empire
    Ye Xuanji spoke.
    At these words, the high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect on-site felt a chill.
    Upon hearing it, a faint smile appeared on Qinchuan's lips as he said with composure, "You won't take action, and you don't dare to."
    "Since you possess the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, you must have already seen the rising purple qi and the destiny that flows like a dragon around the Congyun Sect."
    "You must have also seen the declining destiny of the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, Five Elements Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, and the like, with the aura of catastrophe lingering around them. Why is that?"
    "You've seen all this, so you know that the Congyun Sect cannot possibly be wiped out! Such destiny is the will of heaven. To destroy the Congyun Sect is to go against the will of heaven; that's why the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, Five Elements Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, and the other sects that previously came to attack the Congyun Sect all suffered divine retribution, their destiny waned, and calamities emerged."
    "With your mere Saint Realm cultivation, can you afford to defy the will of heaven?"
    "Clearly, you have some self-awareness and know your own strength. That's why you brought substantial gifts to apologize, hoping to sever the calamity of the Taixuan Sect and perhaps the karmic ties you yourself have incurred."
    "You should be grateful, grateful that you have awakened the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil and can see all this clearly."
    "Otherwise, with your mere Saint Realm cultivation level, daring to defy the destiny decreed by the heavens, you would surely never recover from your calamity. So, you came here actually to save yourself, didn't you?"
    Qinchuan spoke slowly and deliberately.
    Not far away, the members of the Congyun Sect, as well as Zhou Yuanyi, standing behind Ye Xuanji, heard Qinchuan's words and all gaped in astonishment, feeling completely befuddled, not understanding what Qinchuan was really talking about.
    However, these words fell into Ye Xuanji's ears like a thunderbolt on a clear day, striking his heart and sending a shiver through his whole being as he looked at Qinchuan with eyes suddenly filled with horror.
    Because, what Qinchuan said was spot on!
    He pierced through Ye Xuanji's purpose and intentions without missing a mark!
    At this moment, a chill couldn't help but rise in Ye Xuanji's heart as he looked at Qinchuan with blazing eyes, full of shock.
    He had attempted to fathom Qinchuan with the rumored Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil twice, yet he couldn't see through Qinchuan in the slightest.
    And yet Qinchuan, could see through him with absolute clarity!
    He saw through his purpose, saw through his intentions, completely!
    He had everything under control!
    Who was this person before him, this seemingly mere sixteen-year-old youth, and what kind of divine being was he?
    To possess such terrifying means!
    Originally puzzled, the members of the Congyun Sect and Zhou Yuanyi, seeing Ye Xuanji's reaction, were also suddenly shocked. Could it be that what Qinchuan said was all true?
    Ye Xuanji, coming to apologize to the Congyun Sect, was it to save the Taixuan Sect, was it to save himself?
    At this moment, everyone couldn't help but feel a tingling sensation on their scalps and their gazes involuntarily fell on Qinchuan, their hearts churning with agitation, unable to calm down.
    Especially the members of the Congyun Sect, when recalling what Qinchuan had said during Ye Xuanji's earlier visit, couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.
    Because at that time, Qinchuan had already stated that Ye Xuanji had come merely to offer an apology so they didn't need to worry.
    Now thinking back, everyone felt even more astonished and uneasy. They couldn't imagine how Qinchuan had managed to see through everything and how he had everything so effortlessly under control.
    Zhou Xi, serving by Qinchuan's side, now looked at him with eyes that shone brightly, the astonishment in her beautiful eyes was obvious.
    "You are right, I have indeed come to offer an apology," Ye Xuanji finally said, sighing lightly as he managed to smooth the waves in his heart.
    His gaze towards Qinchuan clearly carried a greater weight, and even a hint of wariness.
    The presence of a Saint Realm powerhouse was now regarding a mere teenager from the Meridian Opening Realm with such caution and wariness.
    To speak of it would sound absurd.
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    Zhou Yuanyi couldn't help but open his mouth, but ultimately he hesitated, unsure what to say, feeling an overwhelming sense of blockage in his heart.
    His Taixuan Sect, ever since Ye Xuanji had established the sect, had been thriving daily, developing rapidly, and eventually becoming the leading Superior Sect of Shanhe County.
    And now, in an instant, the Taixuan Sect had suffered a severe blow, with its higher-ups and elite all but decimated here.
    And the founder of his Taixuan Sect had to lower his head to apologize to the Congyun Sect!
    Although Ye Xuanji had already said that he came to apologize earlier and had already presented generous apologetic gifts,
    at that time, Zhou Yuanyi could still sense that even though Ye Xuanji was apologizing, his demeanor still concealed a bit of arrogance because Ye Xuanji was in control.
    But now, with Ye Xuanji's soft sigh and his words, there was no longer any trace of that arrogance, instead carrying a hint of helplessness and compromise, which came as he passively admitted his mistake under the invisible pressure of Qinchuan's words.
    One active, one passive.
    Though seemingly the same outcome, the difference between the two is like heaven and earth.

 Chapter 202 Submission and Allegiance

    Seeing Ye Xuanji bow his head, Qinchuan smiled faintly, "Originally, according to my plan, I intended to completely eradicate your Taixuan Sect from existence."For years, you have repeatedly oppressed the Congyun Sect, and now you have even launched a full-scale assault, as the founder, you cannot shirk responsibility."
    "However, seeing as you have taken the initiative to come and apologize, I am willing to consider giving you a chance, to let bygones be bygones, but it all depends on whether you are willing to seize this opportunity."
    The Taixuan Sect, flourishing these years, has not refrained from oppressing the Congyun Sect, and now has even launched a major attack on the Congyun Sect, seeking to completely annihilate them and seize the remnants of the Imperial Dao heritage of the Congyun Sect.
    Therefore, Qinchuan naturally would not let the other party off easily.
    Ye Xuanji's expression changed slightly upon hearing these words, his gaze flickered, and then he took a deep breath and said, "I have personally come to apologize this time, and the high-ranking officials and elites of my Taixuan Sect who came to attack Congyun Sect have all fallen here; isn't that enough?"
    "Not enough."
    Qinchuan put down the teacup he had just picked up and said indifferently, "The disciples of the Taixuan Sect can be returned to you by the Congyun Sect."
    "As for the cause and effect that your Taixuan Sect has encountered from attacking the Congyun Sect, I can show you a clear path to avoid the repercussion of destiny and qi, and I can even teach you the core essence of the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanji's pupils contracted abruptly in disbelief, looking at Qinchuan, "You know the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets?!"
    "And you can completely protect me from the backlash of destiny and qi?"
    Qinchuan was noncommittal, "The Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets is not just an art of deduction; it is also a method of destiny-based slaughter. By utilizing destiny, it kills imperceptibly. Although you fortuitously awakened the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, the sudden obliteration of the Ye Family back then meant the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets, the Ye Family's core secret teachings, had already perished with the family's downfall."
    "You may have fortuitously awakened the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, but it would have been impossible for the knowledge of the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets to be passed on to you. Under the heavens, aside from the entity that annihilated your Ye Family, probably only I can impart the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets to you."
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    "As for the backlash of destiny and qi, resolving this is actually quite simple."
    Qinchuan's mouth curved slightly.
    Ye Xuanji's expression fluctuated, "Who exactly are you? How do you know these secrets and understand the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets?"
    Qinchuan glanced at him, "The existence that obliterated your Ye Family, after exterminating the Ye Family, provoked a powerful force and brought calamity upon itself. As a result, the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets fell into the hands of that force."
    "Are you saying..."
    Ye Xuanji's pupils contracted upon hearing this.
    His heart churned with shock, "What is your relationship with that force?"
    "That seems to be none of your concern."
    Qinchuan looked at him and said methodically.
    Ye Xuanji gazed at Qinchuan, his mind racing with thoughts, somewhat shaken. He had not anticipated that Qinchuan would be connected to that terrifying force.
    Did that force actually have a foundation in the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom as well?
    This young man before him, so young yet possessing such composure and character, could he be the descendant trained by that force for worldly experience?
    But then, why would he become the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect?
    Could it be that the Congyun Sect...
    A terrifying thought surfaced in Ye Xuanji's mind.
    Could the Congyun Sect be related to that force, or even be a part of it?!
    At this thought, his scalp tingled with horror. If this was true, then the matter was truly terrifying.
    The force that had annihilated his Ye Family in the past was already powerful enough, wiping out his entire family overnight, leaving rivers of blood.
    It was apparent how formidable they were.
    Yet, such a powerful entity was suppressed and crippled soon after by another force.
    How powerful then is this force?
    And Qinchuan, being linked with the Congyun Sect, is very likely related to that terrifying power.
    No wonder his opponent, despite his young age, showed no reverence when facing him, not even regarding him, a mighty figure within the Saint Realm, and even exuded an aura stronger than his.
    If the opponent truly were the descendant of that terrifying force, then everything would make sense.
    After all, given the foundation of that force, how many cultivators with heavenly Cultivation Levels do they have, and what would the Saint Realm count for?
    With this thought, Ye Xuanji took a deep breath; his gaze towards Qinchuan filled with even more wariness, and he became more courteous.
    "There is no free lunch in this world, to inherit my Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation, and to relieve the backlash of my destiny's Qi, what are your terms?"
    Ye Xuanji spoke.
    "Submit to me, pledge allegiance to me, and merge the Taixuan Sect into the Congyun Sect," Qinchuan said.
    "What? You want the founding master to submit and pledge allegiance to you, a junior?! And merge the Taixuan Sect into the Congyun Sect? Qinchuan, do you realize what you're saying?!"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanji had yet to speak when Zhou Yuanyi, standing behind him, suddenly burst out in anger.
    To have the founding master of the Taixuan Sect, a mighty figure from the Saint Realm, submit and pledge allegiance to a junior cultivator¡ªhow dare this youngster speak such words!
    This is utterly preposterous!
    It's not just Zhou Yuanyi.
    Even the upper echelons of the Congyun Sect were startled by Qinchuan's words.
    To make a mighty figure from the Saint Realm, the founding master of the Taixuan Sect, submit and pledge allegiance to you, and to merge the Taixuan Sect into the Congyun Sect?
    To them, this demand seemed utterly insane.
    There was no way Ye Xuanji would agree.
    In their view, such words were tantamount to provoking a battle!
    However, to everyone's surprise, Ye Xuanji, the main subject of this matter, did not get angry or lose his temper upon hearing Qinchuan's words, but instead, fell into deep thought.
    "When I am speaking with your ancestral master, what place do you have to interrupt, junior?" Qinchuan said, frowning as he glanced at Zhou Yuanyi and coldly rebuked him.
    "You!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's reprimand, Zhou Yuanyi was immediately incensed and about to explode in anger, but Ye Xuanji's look halted him.
    Looking at Qinchuan, a sharp light flashed in Ye Xuanji's eyes as he said, "If what you say is true, why should I hesitate to submit to you?"
    He had already been weighing carefully in his heart just now.
    If Qinchuan could truly protect him from the backlash of destiny's Qi and genuinely master the thirty-six calculations of the Heavenly Secrets, then submitting and pledging allegiance to him might not be unacceptable.
    Because by now, he was almost certain that Qinchuan was the descendant of that terrifying power.
    To submit and pledge allegiance to Qinchuan would be the equivalent of pledging allegiance to that terrifying power. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Joining that terrifying force was an opportunity many could only hope for but never come across.
    Moreover, that terrifying force had once suppressed and annihilated the force that destroyed the Ye Family; in a sense, they had avenged the Ye Family as well.
    Therefore, to pledge allegiance to Qinchuan and join that force wasn't unacceptable at all.
    However, he believed that Qinchuan was merely a descendant sent out to gain experience by that terrible force, but he could never imagine that the fearful power he perceived was merely one of the many pawns in Qinchuan's hand from those days.

 Chapter 203 Swear by the Holy Command

    "Ancestral Master!"Startled by Ye Xuanji's words, Zhou Yuanyi blurted out desperately, trying to dissuade him.
    How could the Ancestral Master of his Taixuan Sect submit to anyone?
    Moreover, to submit to this arrogant young man before his eyes?!
    Ye Xuanji raised his hand, giving Zhou Yuanyi, who was eager with concern, a look that was calm but authoritative, cutting off his attempt at persuasion.
    Then he turned his gaze back to Qinchuan and said again, "If what you said just now is indeed true, without falsehood, I, Ye Xuanji, am willing to submit to you!"
    This time, Ye Xuanji's words were even heavier, and he looked solemnly at Qinchuan.
    The surrounding elders and higher-ups of the Congyun Sect, as well as the current Sect Leader Wu Tian, and Zhou Xi who attended to Qinchuan, heard Ye Xuanji utter such words. They all opened their mouths wide in astonishment, their eyes darting between Ye Xuanji and Qinchuan, filled with shock. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This was Ye Xuanji after all!
    The founding Ancestral Master of the Taixuan Sect!
    A powerful being of the Saint Realm!
    He was a famed strong person throughout the entire Tianyuan Nation.
    Such a mighty being of the Saint Realm expressing his willingness to submit to Qinchuan was truly inconceivable and baffling.
    If one had not seen it with their own eyes or heard it with their own ears, who would believe it?
    But for Qinchuan, the main character of this situation, he seemed completely unconcerned.
    He expressed no surprise or the excitement one might expect at Ye Xuanji's decision.
    After all, how unthinkable was it for a Saint to bow and submit?
    If word got out, it would surely create a massive uproar.
    No one could maintain composure or indifference under such circumstances.
    But Qinchuan faced this eventuality with such indifference and calm, like a well without ripples.
    It was as if Ye Xuanji bowing in submission was a trivial matter, not worth mentioning.
    He spoke with ease and poise, even with a hint of nonchalance, "What I say is naturally all true, without falsehood."
    "In fact, your willingness to make such a statement shows that you already have your answer. Whether what I've said is true, you couldn't be clearer in your mind."
    "Take your oath, swear by your saintly life to follow me, and I will grant you the first of the thirty-six calculations of Heavenly Mystery. As for the rest, when the time comes, I will bestow them upon you."
    "After all, as the bloodline of the Ye Family who has awakened the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, you are the only one who can truly inherit the thirty-six Heavenly Mystery calculations perfectly."
    Qinchuan spoke quietly, without any intention of providing further proof.
    It may be true that Ye Xuanji was a mighty being of the Saint Realm and had some reputation in Tianyuan Nation, but in Qinchuan's eyes, even Saints were just that, treated with normalcy.
    Ye Xuanji gazed at Qinchuan with fluctuating eyes. Although he indeed had his answer in mind, he still hoped that Qinchuan could further confirm his earlier statements.
    But Qinchuan was not playing along with his wishes.
    His unpredictability in actions and thoughts made it impossible for Ye Xuanji to penetrate Qinchuan's intentions or predict his moves.
    "What's the matter? Unwilling?"
    Seeing that Ye Xuanji was staring at him without making a move, Qinchuan glanced at him, set down his teacup, and said indifferently.
    "If you're unwilling, I won't force you."
    Qinchuan swept a look over Ye Xuanji and spoke, seemingly thinking of something, and then couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, muttering lowly, "To have a Saint follow by my side, those fellows would probably complain about me."
    You must know, back when he traveled the world, those who followed him were at least at the level of a Great Emperor, and they fought fiercely for the honor.
    As for Saints, who had the qualifications to follow by his side?
    The main reason he proposed that Ye Xuanji follow him was because Ye Xuanji was of the bloodline of the Ye Family and had inherited the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, which held some value for cultivation.
    Truth be told, this was an opportunity for the other party. If he was unwilling to seize it, Qinchuan would not insist.
    At Qinchuan's words, a brilliant light erupted in Ye Xuanji's eyes, especially upon hearing Qinchuan mention "those fellows," which cemented his belief that Qinchuan must be a descendant of that place and those mentioned were likely the world-shaking powerhouses from there.
    Without further hesitation, he stood up, bowed deeply to Qinchuan, and pledged, "Ye Xuanji is willing to follow the young master to the death, never abandoning you in life or death, I swear by my Saintly life!"
    These words, containing mysterious laws, touched upon the Heavenly Dao.
    Above the Nine Heavens, divine thunder roared and lightning snarled viciously. Moreover, various Order Chains emerged, crisscrossing before finally turning into a beam of light that entered Ye Xuanji's body, transforming into shackles and fetters.
    This was the oath of a Saintly life.
    In this world, the Dao senses all, and all manner of oaths, especially those sworn by cultivators, would become truth and were not to be violated.
    Otherwise, they would face the retribution of the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao.
    Since Ye Xuanji had sworn by his Saintly life, if he were to break his oath, he would never again sense the Dao for the rest of his life, forever losing the hope of advancement.
    If he were to break his Saintly oath after surpassing the Saint Realm, his realm would fall, and his Saintly life would become unstable.
    To the people of the Cultivation World, being unable to progress in cultivation for a lifetime was absolutely the most cruel punishment.
    This was particularly true for someone like Ye Xuanji, who had considerable talent and potential, and the high possibility of challenging higher realms, making the oath he swore even more significant.
    "Ancestor! Ancestor!!"
    Behind Ye Xuanji, Zhou Yuanyi saw this scene and trembled all over. His mind went blank as if struck by thunder.
    His eyes reddened involuntarily, his complexion turned pale, and the faith in his heart collapsed. Experience new tales on empire
    As the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect, Ye Xuanji had made a name for himself back in the day, dominating the Tianyuan Nation, and finally became a renowned Saint.
    For the members of the Taixuan Sect, the founding ancestor Ye Xuanji was their faith.
    But now,
    Their faith had submitted to a junior of the Meridian Opening Realm!
    Even though Zhou Yuanyi had already mentally prepared himself, he still found it difficult to accept this reality.
    "Ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh ahhh..."
    Zhou Yuanyi couldn't help but tilt his head back and howl. His hair disheveled, his frustration boiling, blood rushing to his head, he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "puff" and then fainted, rolling his eyes.
    Ye Xuanji's expression remained unchanged. After cultivating for ten thousand years, his Mind Realm Cultivation was also not trivial, and he had only been slightly perturbed when facing Qinchuan just now.
    Bowing his body, maintaining the posture of paying respects, he knelt before Qinchuan. He had already taken up the role of a follower to Qinchuan, seemingly unaware of Zhou Yuanyi's reaction.
    Meanwhile, Zhou Xi, Wu Tian, and the elders of the Cloud Sect stood frozen, their expressions stunned, their mouths agape as if they could swallow an egg, their shock so profound they could not calm down for a long time.

 Chapter 204 Rituals Must Not Be Abandoned

    "Rise, now that you have chosen to follow me, stay close by my side from now on. As for the backlash of destiny and fate you suffered because of the Taixuan Sect, there is no need to worry. From the moment you swore to follow me, the backlash of that destiny has already been severed."Qinchuan looked at Ye Xuanji and lifted his hand, speaking in a calm tone.
    The backlash of destiny Ye Xuanji endured was due to the causality of the Taixuan Sect's Sect Leader leading an assault on the Congyun Sect.
    Now, having sworn to follow Qinchuan and become one of his followers, it was the same as joining the ranks of the Congyun Sect. Naturally, the backlash of destiny no longer existed.
    Together with the Taixuan Sect being merged into the Congyun Sect, the air of calamity that had been born was also dissipated, to be nourished by the destiny of the Congyun Sect.
    Only then did Ye Xuanji stand up straight; Qinchuan flicked his finger, and a golden light shot towards Ye Xuanji.
    Ye Xuanji did not resist. The light orb entered his forehead and turned into a series of complex characters, arranging themselves into a secret technique.
    It was the Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation, the first calculation of the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets!
    The Ominous Calculation!
    The moment he received the Ominous Calculation of the Thirty-Six Calculations of Heavenly Secrets that Qinchuan had passed on, Ye Xuanji was so excited that he trembled, almost bursting into tears!
    The Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation was the legacy of his Ye Family!
    Yet ever since the great calamity of the Ye Family in years past, this legacy had been severed!
    Now, this legacy appeared once more, returning to him, a descendant of the Ye Family. Even with his high Mind Realm Cultivation, he could hardly contain his excitement at this moment.
    He immediately bowed deeply to Qinchuan, his voice trembling slightly as he said, "I thank you, young master, for bestowing this technique upon me. This kindness, Ye Xuanji will never forget!"
    Qinchuan waved his hand, "Go now and ponder it well. If there is anything you do not understand, you are permitted to consult me once. You may leave."
    Then he looked towards Zhou Xi and said, "Arrange a residence for him."
    Zhou Xi nodded and led Ye Xuanji away to his new residence.
    "As for this person¡­"
    Qinchuan's gaze then fell upon Zhou Yuanyi, who had passed out: "Loyalty is commendable. Take him away and settle him down properly."
    Zhou Yuanyi had simply been overcome by intense emotion, there was no serious harm.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanji bowed again and, with a wave of mana, wrapped up Zhou Yuanyi and exited with him.
    Those left by Qinchuan's side, Wu Tian and various elders, could not help feeling a dryness in their throats, looking at Qinchuan as if he were a monster, their hearts filled with too much shock and bewilderment.
    Yet, suppressing those emotions, everyone's hearts surged with boundless excitement and exhilaration.
    Originally, sects like the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, Taiyan Sword Sect, and Five Elements Sect had been eyeing the Congyun Sect with covetous intent, each like a sharp sword hanging over the head of the Congyun Sect, causing them great pressure and suffocation.
    But now, the five major sects, pressuring the Congyun Sect, had been single-handedly broken by Qinchuan. The five swords once hanging over the head of the Congyun Sect had all been severed.
    Even the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect had now submitted to Qinchuan, becoming one of Qinchuan's followers.
    All these events, truly beyond what anyone could have guessed, too incredible to believe, also elevated Qinchuan's prestige within the Congyun Sect to its peak.
    Even Wu Tian and the various elders, now had an attitude towards Qinchuan that had undergone an earth-shattering transformation from before, holding him in greater reverence.
    Qinchuan swept a glance at the fervent Wu Tian and the elders, and spoke unemotionally, "Have the Supreme Elder come to see me."
    If this had been in the past, faced with Qinchuan's demeanor, the high-rankings of the Congyun Sect would surely bristle with anger, scolding Qinchuan for not knowing his place, for his unbridled arrogance, daring to issue orders and summon the Supreme Elder to meet a junior!
    But now, faced with Qinchuan's demeanor and words, Wu Tian and the others offered no objections whatsoever.
    The elders now hold a certain reverence for Qinchuan as well.
    "I'll go at once."
    Elder Yan immediately responded, hurrying to invite the Supreme Elder.
    After the incident where Taixuan Sect and the other four major sects attacked Congyun Sect, the Supreme Elder, who had suppressed his chronic illness and hidden dangers temporarily with Qinchuan's Nine Revolutions Foundation Pill, had his condition deteriorate after fighting fiercely against Ye Xuanyi, a Supreme Elder of Taixuan Sect.
    Following the turmoil of the five major sects attacking Congyun Sect, the Supreme Elder retreated back to the prohibited area.
    Soon, the Supreme Elder arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak with Elder Yan. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At this moment, the Supreme Elder looked even older, his vitality rapidly fading, bodily functions declining, old and frail, with an air of impending twilight about him.
    "My lord¡­"
    Upon seeing Qinchuan, the Supreme Elder struggled free from Elder Yan's support and bowed deeply to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan lifted his hand, "In such a state, there's no need for such formality."
    "When the lord is present, etiquette must not be discarded."
    The Supreme Elder said with a wan smile.
    Qinchuan shook his head and looked at Wu Wenxuan, "After the previous ordeal ended, why did you not seek me out but chose to return to the prohibited area alone?"
    "My days are numbered, and I dared not trouble my lord with my decaying body."
    Wu Wenxuan said weakly.
    "But I have previously stated that I would rid you of your chronic illness and defy the heavens to extend your life," Qinchuan looked at Wu Wenxuan with a commanding presence, and said word by word, "Are you trying to make me break my word?"
    "I wouldn't dare."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Wu Wenxuan quickly bowed deeply.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said calmly, "I always keep my promises. I said I would save you, and so you cannot die!"
    Wu Wenxuan shed tears of gratitude, trembling and kneeling before Qinchuan, his head knocking on the ground.
    Wu Tian and the other elders also looked towards Qinchuan, their voices trembling with excitement, "Qinchuan, can you really rid the Supreme Elder of his chronic illness and defy the heavens to extend his life?"
    Qinchuan didn't explain, but with a flip of his hand, the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron materialized.
    Qinchuan extended his hand, and a drop of radiant and vibrant Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood flew out of the cauldron.
    This drop of Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood contained terrifying life Essence Qi, and it also emitted a formidable spiritual pressure.
    This was the residual spiritual pressure of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent!
    This trace of pressure spread, and although it was just a small amount, it turned the complexions of all present pale, causing them to break out in cold sweat, their sea of consciousness boiling, creating tumultuous waves, as if they were about to be crushed.
    Luckily, Qinchuan was present and suppressed this pressure, allowing everyone to come to no harm.
    Qinchuan took out this drop of Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood and immediately began refining elixirs.
    Using the Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood as the main ingredient, he methodically added one herb after another into the Pill Furnace.
    His alchemy technique was fast and appeared spontaneous, highly aesthetic to watch, making the wait during the alchemy process anything but dull. The entire alchemy procedure was smooth and flowing like clouds and water.
    Before long, a furnace full of iridescent elixirs rose from within the cauldron.

 Chapter 205 Seventh Rank Heavenly Execution

    In refining this elixir, Qinchuan did not use the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method because there was simply no need to do so.This elixir, with the True Blood of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent as its main ingredient, contained such vast and immense Essence of Life in just a single drop of that True Blood that it was already overwhelming.
    Further combined with various medicinal herbs and refined into a pill, its medicinal power was already excessively great.
    If he were to refine it with the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method, enhancing its medicinal power even further, Wu Wenxuan would not be able to withstand such immense medicinal power, which would ultimately backfire.
    Even now, for Wu Wenxuan to fully refine and absorb this elixir would not be an easy feat.
    Qinchuan extended his hand and emitted a stream of True Qi, rolling up the elixir.
    "This is a Life Creation Pill. Although this Life Creation Pill was refined using a common alchemy method and its level is only at the peak of the Spirit Pill Level, it has the power to raise the dead and mend the flesh," he said.
    "Using it just to remove your old illness and replenish your vitality, defying the natural order to extend your life, seems like overkill to refine this pill from the True Blood of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent. However, considering your loyal and devoted service to the Cloud Sect and to me, this pill is now bestowed upon you."
    "With your current condition, you don't need to take this pill. You just need to refine it externally, consuming its Qi, to purge your body of old ailments and hidden dangers, and to replenish your vitality. After ten days to half a month, when your essence, Qi, and spirit have recovered, then taking this pill will be your immense fortune," Qinchuan advised.
    With that, he waved his sleeve, and the Life Creation Pill immediately shot out, landing in front of Wu Wenxuan.
    To Qinchuan, his description of the Life Creation Pill was simple.
    But in reality, the effects of this Life Creation Pill were far from just that.
    This Life Creation Pill, refined from a drop of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood, has an effect that could compare to Divine Medicine, top-tier Divine Medicine!
    Not only could it clear away hidden diseases within Wu Wenxuan's body and replenish his depleted vital energy, but it could also grant him another lifetime!
    This was a supreme opportunity, a supreme fortune!
    Had those aware of its significance learned about it, they would have gone mad with desire.
    Even Great Emperors would likely be tempted!
    After all, even Great Emperors are not immortal and eternally unaging, and they too have an end to their lifespan!
    An elixir that could grant someone another lifetime, how heaven-defying is that?
    And yet, it was being used simply to cleanse Wu Wenxuan of his internal maladies and restore his vitality, which indeed seemed like an overuse of valuable resources.
    One could even call it a waste of heavenly treasures.
    But Qinchuan was indifferent to this perspective.
    Wu Wenxuan had spent his life defending the Cloud Sect and guarding the resources to aid in awakening the Innate Pupils that Qinchuan had left with the sect. This merited great reward.
    Moreover, he had served the Cloud Sect dutifully, and after Qinchuan's return, he had remained loyal and devoted, deserving of recognition.
    Although the Life Creation Pill refined from the True Blood of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent was exceedingly precious, in Qinchuan's eyes, it was not worth mentioning.
    For his loyal subordinates, he was never stingy with rewards.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words and seeing the Life Creation Pill flying toward him, Wu Wenxuan couldn't help but be moved to tears, trembling as he held the pill. He bowed deeply and said, "I thank the young master for his gracious gift!"
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    Although Qinchuan spoke of this elixir in simple terms, holding the pill and feeling the unimaginably rich Essence Qi within it¡ªcoupled with the sight of the Primordial Ancestral Serpent's True Blood he had taken out during the pill concoction, which emitted a terrifying oppressive force¡ªhow could he not realize the true value of this elixir?
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    Such a precious pill was a magnificent boon from the heavens.
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    In his heart, he silently swore that in this life, he would devote himself to the Young Master, to go through thick and thin, through fire and water, remaining unswervingly loyal until death.
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    "Boom!"
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    Just at that moment, seven-colored clouds suddenly emerged in the sky. They were not auspicious but filled with the aura of impending disaster.
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    "Hmm?"
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    "What's going on? With the Congyun Sect's destiny soaring high and unstoppable, how could tribulation clouds appear? And these clouds, they seem somewhat unusual."
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    Ye Xuanji, being led by Zhou Xi to find a place to stay at the Heaven-Piercing Peak, suddenly looked up and saw the seven-colored tribulation clouds accumulating over the peak of Heaven-Piercing Peak. His expression changed slightly.
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    It wasn't just Ye Xuanji. On Heaven-Piercing Peak, Wu Wenxuan, Wu Tian, and others all changed their expressions as they felt a powerful celestial might pressing down, making it difficult even to breathe.
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    The dull oppressive force felt as if the heavens were collapsing, creating a sense of suffocation.
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    Looking up, they saw directly above their heads, in the heavens, the seven-colored tribulation clouds gathering¡ªseemingly beautiful yet, in reality, teeming with lethality.
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    "Pill¡­ Pill Tribulation!"
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    Elder Liu, who had some knowledge of the Alchemy Dao, saw the seven-colored tribulation clouds and suddenly his eyes twitched, shuddering in shock, as he couldn't help but exclaim with a trembling voice.
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    "And it's the seven-colored Pill Tribulation! How could this be? Isn't this elixir just a top-level Spirit Pill? How could it trigger a Pill Tribulation, let alone the extremely terrifying seven-colored Pill Tribulation, a Seventh Rank Heavenly Punishment!"
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    Elder Liu's eyes trembled, his face turned pale, and even a layer of cold sweat seeped out on his forehead.
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    Seventh Rank Heavenly Punishment!
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    This was a truly terrifying type of Pill Tribulation.
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    Even saints might not be able to withstand such a tribulation!
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    "Seventh Rank Heavenly Punishment Tribulation!"
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    Ye Xuanji pondered for a moment and finally recognized what these seven-colored tribulation clouds were. His face changed drastically.
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    "This is a Pill Tribulation! How could such a level of Pill Tribulation appear here?!"
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    Ye Xuanji's gaze flickered, and his expression became extremely grave, because even he would find it difficult to manage in the face of the legendary Seventh Rank Heavenly Punishment Tribulation!
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    Unable to withstand it!
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    "Hmm¡­ Even though it's just a Life Creation Pill refined with an ordinary Alchemy Method, it eventually still led to the Seventh Rank Heavenly Punishment Tribulation, huh?"
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    Qinchuan glanced at the seven-colored tribulation clouds with a hint of surprise, but no trace of nervousness was to be found. He remained as calm and composed as ever, as if nothing, not even the sky falling down, could ripple his heart.
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    No sooner had his words fallen, than a strand of Emperor Soul's majestic power burst forth, accompanied by an overwhelming will, like a Heavenly Sword, slicing into the thickly accumulating seven-colored tribulation clouds. Qinchuan's placid voice resonated like a great bell, "Disperse!"
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    The next moment.
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    "Boom!" S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
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    As Qinchuan's indifferent voice fell, the seven-colored tribulation clouds suddenly began to tremble violently, becoming highly unstable, and finally collapsed thunderously, scattering apart.
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    Atop Heaven-Piercing Peak, there was suddenly silence¡ªa profound quiet.
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    Wu Wenxuan, Wu Tian, and the various elders around, as well as the miscellaneous disciples and attendants on Heaven-Piercing Peak, were all dumbstruck.
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    Ye Xuanji's pupils contracted, momentarily stunned as if turned to stone, before regaining his senses after a long while. Looking towards the location of Qinchuan on the peak of Heaven-Piercing Peak, his eyes were filled with astonishment.
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 Chapter 206 Retreat Midway

    The Will of Heaven, the Will of Heaven, Heaven possesses its own will.This Pill Tribulation embodies a thread of the Heavenly Will, the majesty of Heaven itself.
    Qinchuan, who once roamed the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, was known to be invincible and could even disregard the rules of the realms to move freely between them.
    His will was such that not even the Will of Heaven could defy it!
    In this mere Pill Tribulation containing a strand of the Heavenly Will, how could it possibly go against Qinchuan's will?
    Although his cultivation level is no longer at its peak, the dignity emanating from his Emperor Soul and the unique aura of the Asura Emperor easily intimidated the sliver of the Heavenly Will hidden within the Pill Tribulation!
    Especially since his return from gathering spiritual medicines, he had secluded himself to fully condense and awaken the Asura Divine Body and, with the help of the Jin Ling Fruit, further nurtured his Primordial Spirit and fully awakened the first strand of his Emperor Soul.
    To dispel this minor Pill Tribulation was truly nothing at all. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In the past, he left too many traces and brands in this world.
    "That will do, all of you may withdraw."
    As if by command, dispersing the Pill Tribulation, Qinchuan's voice was calm as he casually waved his hand, issuing a dismissal to people like Wu Wenxuan, Wu Tian, and others.
    It was as if the event that had just transpired was no more than a trivial matter.
    Qinchuan's dismissal awakened the stunned Wu Wenxuan, Wu Tian, and the elders from Congyun Sect.
    Through this series of events, Qinchuan's image in the eyes of everyone from Congyun Sect had grown immense, and they nearly came to revere him as a deity.
    Even though people like Wu Tian still had a myriad of questions and doubts, wanting to ask Qinchuan, hearing his order to leave, they all had to suppress their curiosity, restraining themselves from lingering or imposing any further on Qinchuan.
    In front of Qinchuan, Wu Tian had completely lost any semblance of being the sect leader.
    The elders too lost any pretense of their elder status.
    In light of the former Supreme Elder's actions to protect Qinchuan resolutely, they no longer harbored any resistance but instead felt that the Supreme Elder had the wisdom to recognize a gemstone, possessing foresight.
    The crowd dispersed one after another.
    Qinchuan stood alone at the edge of the cliff on the main peak of Heaven-Piercing Peak, hands clasped behind his back, gazing into the distance.
    Ahead, the sea of clouds churned, and the biting cold wind high up agitated Qinchuan's robe, lifting his flowing long hair.
    "It's time to begin awakening the Innate Bone..."
    Qinchuan looked toward the horizon where the sea of clouds met the sky and muttered softly to himself.
    He came to the Congyun Sect primarily to retrieve the main ingredients left behind to awaken the Innate Pupils and refine the Awakening Pill for that purpose.
    He also came to visit his old followers and to assist Qin Xiaoyu in awakening the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    Now, having successfully awakened his Innate Pupils and after receiving a transmitted thought left by Wu Yong, Qin Xiaoyu was also in Congyun Sect's Holy Pond, in the process of awakening the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    Furthermore, he had assisted the Congyun Sect in resolving the immediate troubles, crushing the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the Five Elements Sect among other major sects.
    With this matter concluded, it was time for him to start preparing to awaken his Innate Bone.
    ...
    In the following days, Qinchuan held another lecture on the Dao.
    This lecture lasted a full seven days.
    During these seven days, countless members of the Congyun Sect benefited from his teachings. Any doubts on the martial path were dispelled under Qinchuan's explanations, vanishing like smoke in the air.
    Moreover, Qinchuan's understanding of martial arts was profoundly deep, making the act of imparting wisdom a familiar path for him.
    His lecture, as if imbued with magic power, could easily penetrate into people's hearts, revealing their most fundamental questions. Within a few words, he vividly resolved their doubts, leaving them unable to pull themselves away.
    In just seven days of lecturing, many in the Congyun Sect broke through the shackles of their realms, shattered the locks in their hearts, and made rapid progress in their martial arts.
    This left Ye Xuanji, the founding patriarch of the Taixuan Sect, thoroughly shocked, and his attitude towards Qinchuan underwent repeated changes.
    Ye Xuanji had initially agreed to submit and follow Qinchuan mainly because he speculated that Qinchuan's identity was extraordinary, perhaps a descendant of that legendary terrifying force.
    Coupled with the fact that the Taixuan Sect had attacked the Congyun Sect, suffered the repercussions of karma, and the backlash of destiny's qi, and that Qinchuan had promised to teach him the Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation, Ye Xuanji had decided to put aside his dignity as a Saint Realm cultivator and submit to following Qinchuan.
    But now, having listened to Qinchuan's lecture, Ye Xuanji truly felt the terror of the man before him, marveling at Qinchuan's profound understanding of martial arts. With just a few words, he was able to guide even a Saint Realm powerhouse like himself!
    Such means and abilities utterly subjugated Ye Xuanji.
    Recalling the day when Qinchuan, with his words alone, repelled the Seventh Rank Heaven's Retribution Pill calamity, Ye Xuanji felt an even deeper respect and awe towards him.
    During the days Qinchuan lectured to the people of the Congyun Sect, the news of the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the Five Elements Sect of Shanhe County attacking the Congyun Sect and suffering a crushing defeat spread rapidly like a plague.
    The major sects from Dongling County, such as the Sunset Sect, Long River Sect, Qiyuan Sect, Haotian Sect, Feather Transformation Sect, and others on their way were shocked and broke out in cold sweats when they learned of these events. They immediately stopped their journeys and sent out scouts to gather intelligence.
    Upon confirming that the combined forces of the sects like the Taixuan Sect had indeed been defeated in their attack on the Congyun Sect just a few days earlier and that their complete annihilation was not a rumor, they all promptly turned back to return to Dongling County.
    "How terrifying! The five great sects of Shanhe County such as the Taixuan Sect, Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Red Daen Gate, and the Five Elements Sect all pressed together against the Congyun Sect only to be annihilated completely. The Congyun Sect truly deserves its reputation as the former home of the Imperial Dao, it still possesses such a foundation despite its decline!"
    "The Congyun Sect is too cunning. They hid their capability so deeply; it's clear they still had such a foundation, yet previously they made no sign. Perhaps they were waiting for all the different forces to attack them, only to wipe us all out in one fell swoop. Terrifying, truly terrifying..."
    "Fortunately, we were far from the Congyun Sect and did not manage to join the Taixuan Sect and others in their attack that day, or we too would have likely met with such a catastrophe!"
    "..."
    Once they had confirmed that the news was real, the sects from Dongling County that had mustered their forces to attack the Congyun Sect were all taken aback by a chilling realization and privately cursed the Congyun Sect for being too secretive, despite clearly possessing such a foundation.
    With the lesson learned from the fate of the five great sects of Shanhe County, the forces from Dongling County that had just gotten halfway there had no hesitation to turn back immediately.
    They had set off in great numbers, only to return halfway, defeated in spirit.
    And following these events, the perspective and attitude of the various forces towards the Congyun Sect were destined to undergo a transformation.
    However, the sects that returned to Dongling County were still amazed, wondering what kind of foundation the Congyun Sect still had hidden, to be able to sweep away the invading five great sects in one fell swoop.

 Chapter 207 No Presence

    Time, like a shuttle, swiftly passed by; seven days went in the blink of an eye.When Qinchuan ceased his sermon, everyone in the Congyun Sect remained immersed in the vast knowledge he had imparted over these days, still craving more.
    In these seven days, all the members of Congyun Sect had reaped a bountiful harvest, gaining a deeper cognition and understanding of martial arts, which would be an immense asset for their future cultivation, enabling them to avoid many detours on their martial path.
    It wasn't just the ordinary disciples; even Ye Xuanji, who possessed cultivation at the Saint Realm, was engrossed in the knowledge imparted by Qinchuan, unable to extricate himself.
    The martial knowledge Qinchuan shared was like enlightening nectar pouring down, opening a new gateway for them.
    Zhou Yuanyi had already awakened quite some time ago.
    He served beside Ye Xuanji and had also listened to Qinchuan's sermons, feeling just as astonished by Qinchuan's profound insight into martial arts and greatly benefiting as well.
    By this moment, Zhou Yuanyi couldn't help but sigh, no longer daring to underestimate or disdain Qinchuan, and his gaze towards Qinchuan was filled with significantly more respect and gratitude.
    The Supreme Elder had also come to listen to the sermon and, subtly, had come to an enlightenment. The shackles of his realm had loosened, and as long as he recovered his vital energy, he could calmly break through.
    Being the only one aware of Qinchuan's true identity, he naturally knew the magnitude of fortune and opportunity Qinchuan's sermon represented.
    He certainly didn't plan to miss it.
    Even the matter of refining the Life Creation Pill to recover from his injuries was temporarily set aside by him.
    He merely absorbed a few strands of the Life Creation Pill's essence to barely sustain his life; then, he plunged into Qinchuan's teachings.
    In his eyes, Qinchuan's sermon was a colossal opportunity that must not be missed under any circumstances.
    As for refining the Life Creation Pill, as long as he still drew breath, when could he not do it?
    After the sermon ended, Qinchuan didn't disturb those still immersed in their martial enlightenment; instead, he went alone to the Holy Pond of Congyun Sect.
    He stood with his hands behind his back, watching the milky white Spiritual Energy Cocoon within the Holy Pond, sensing the strong and rhythmic pulses of qi emanating from it. It was Qin Xiaoyu's Myriad Laws Treasure Body, awakening step by step.
    "The one and only Myriad Laws Treasure Body in the world..."
    Qinchuan murmured, looking at the cocoon before him, feeling the familiar power surging within; he couldn't help but think once more of that little girl from years ago.
    That unparalleled Empress.
    Had she truly fallen?
    Qinchuan couldn't help but let out a sigh.
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    The Earth Dragon Xiao'er sensed Qinchuan's emotional fluctuations, issuing a low groan, affectionately rubbing against Qinchuan's robe, as if to offer comfort.
    Qinchuan gave a wry smile, reined in his emotions, and gently patted Xiao'er's head, "Hehe, I just felt a bit sentimental."
    Seeing Qinchuan's mood had lifted, Xiao'er also let out an excited hum, frolicking and jumping around Qinchuan joyfully.
    Qinchuan smiled, left the place, and said, "Take good care of Xiaoyu."
    After staying a few more days in Congyun Sect, Qinchuan summoned Wu Tian and the others.
    "I will be leaving for some time. Now that the main forces of the major factions like the Li Mountain Sword Sect in Shanhe County have been decimated, how you deal with the aftermath is up to you to decide," Qinchuan said to Wu Tian and the elders.
    "What, you're leaving?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the high-level members of Congyun Sect instantly showed changing expressions, clearly not expecting Qinchuan to leave Congyun Sect.
    By now, their attitude towards Qinchuan had undergone a complete 360-degree reversal from when Qinchuan had first joined the sect.
    In less than a year at Congyun Sect, Qinchuan had greatly influenced each one of them, having already attained an extremely high status in their hearts.
    Now that Qinchuan suddenly mentioned leaving Congyun Sect, they found it somewhat difficult to accept for a while.
    "It's only a temporary departure to take care of some matters,"
    Qinchuan spoke up and said, "During the time I am away, I'm entrusting Xiaoyu's care to all of you."
    Upon hearing that Qinchuan was only leaving temporarily, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Wu Tian immediately replied, "Rest assured, with Xiaoyu staying at Congyun Sect, absolutely no one will be able to harm a single hair on her!"
    Qinchuan nodded, not too worried about this.
    With the Earth Dragon guarding Qin Xiaoyu, her safety was guaranteed.
    "I don't know what matters you have to attend to on your journey. Do you need the sect's assistance?"
    Wu Tian asked, "No matter what it is, as long as the sect can help, we will not refuse."
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "No need. I must deal with these matters personally and take the opportunity to visit some old friends."
    After hearing Qinchuan's response, Wu Tian did not press any further.
    After dismissing Wu Tian and the others, the Grand Elder personally came to Heaven-Piercing Peak to pay his respects to Qinchuan.
    "You just stay at Congyun Sect and focus on healing. If Xiaoyu leaves seclusion and I have not yet returned, you will be responsible for her martial enlightenment. This is the Myriad Laws Scripture; you just need to read it to her. Don't add anything extra by trying to explain its meaning. Your interpretation might not be correct. Do you understand?"
    Qinchuan looked at Wu Wenxuan, pointing out a radiant light that shot into Wu Wenxuan's forehead, turning into scripture that surfaced and sank in the sea of his consciousness.
    This was the Myriad Laws Scripture, a cultivation technique he and the Empress Hong Lian had jointly studied and developed. It was a supremely powerful technique specially tailored for the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    One could say that, so far, it was the cultivation technique most suitable for those with the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    Beyond holders of the Myriad Laws Treasure Body, it was very difficult for others to cultivate this technique. Even if someone with great talents managed to refine it, it would be hard to unleash its true effectiveness and wondrous uses.
    Feeling the scripture that Qinchuan had transmitted into his sea of consciousness, Wu Wenxuan quickly bowed and responded, "This subordinate will carefully heed the young master's instructions."
    Qinchuan nodded "You may leave."
    "This subordinate takes his leave."
    Wu Wenxuan respectfully left.
    "I've entrusted you with the Evil Warding Divine Sword. Have you gleaned anything from it?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Zhou Xi and suddenly asked.
    Zhou Xi was startled and said, "Do you know the secret contained within the Evil Warding Divine Sword? Did you entrust me with the sword to deliberate on its mysteries?"
    Qinchuan neither confirmed nor denied, "I am of course aware of the secrets contained within the Evil Warding Divine Sword. Since you now follow me, although you are but a mere maid, you cannot be too weak. Within this sword lies the Evil Warding Sword Technique and the Evil Warding Sword Intent."
    "As someone who practices swordsmanship, if you can comprehend this Evil Warding Sword Technique and its Sword Intent, the benefits are self-evident and don't need to be spelled out by me."
    "How much you grasp depends on your own fortune," Qinchuan added indifferently.
    Hearing Qinchuan's rather condescending words, Zhou Xi couldn't help but grit her teeth, glaring at Qinchuan with a face full of defiance, "My talent and enlightenment are not lacking in the slightest!"
    Qinchuan glanced at her and said, "Oh, my apologies, I misspoke. Considering ordinary people, a Taiyin Treasure Body's talent is indeed not bad. I just couldn't help but compare you to a former maid of mine. Don't take it to heart."
    "Talking about talent is one thing, but speaking of strength..." he continued honestly, "you are indeed the weakest among all the maids I've ever had. I'm even wondering whether I should bother bringing you along on my journey."
    "After all... it's rather embarrassing to travel with such a weak maid."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi was so infuriated that she itched to pounce on Qinchuan and bite him fiercely! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This jerk, how dare he belittle her like this!

 Chapter 208 Li Sect

    "All right, let's get back to the point. I entrusted the Evil Warding Divine Sword to you for safekeeping. Have you gained any insight from it during this time, any progress?"Ignoring Zhou Xi's gritted teeth, Qinchuan cast her a indifferent glance and returned to the previous topic. Continue reading on empire
    Zhou Xi took a deep breath, suppressed the shame and annoyance in her heart, and spoke with a hint of pride: "In these days since I've had the Evil Warding Divine Sword, I have sensed the existence of the Evil Warding Sword Intent, and I've understood the Evil Warding Sword Technique. I have made slight achievements, and in not too long, I will be able to master the First Layer of the Evil Warding Sword Technique!"
    She was well aware that the sword technique and sword intent within the Evil Warding Divine Sword were extraordinary, full of infinite mysteries.
    The fact that she could sense the existence of the sword intent and come to understand the sword technique, and that she was about to enter the threshold of mastering the First Layer, was already quite commendable.
    She herself was quite satisfied with this, and when Qinchuan asked her about it, her tone was laced with a trace of self-satisfaction.
    She lightly brushed her hair aside, trying to appear unaffected and modest, as her beautiful eyes drifted towards Qinchuan.
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    Unexpectedly, after hearing Zhou Xi's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but frown, his gaze toward Zhou Xi carried a hint of disdain, and he even exaggerated: "Having guarded the Evil Warding Divine Sword for so long, you've only grasped the existence of the sword intent? You haven't even mastered the First Layer of the Evil Warding Sword Technique?"
    "..."
    The deliberate calmness on Zhou Xi's face, which barely concealed her pride, suddenly froze, and her eyes looked at Qinchuan in a daze.
    What's going on?
    In less than a month, she had uncovered the secrets housed within the Evil Warding Divine Sword, felt the Evil Warding Sword Intent, and was on the verge of successfully comprehending the First Layer of the Evil Warding Sword Technique.
    Such an impressive performance, and yet it was rejected like this?
    Could it be that she was truly so inadequate?
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but lower her head to her chest, having taken a considerable hit.
    Seeing Zhou Xi seemingly struck down and in low spirits, with even her lovely eyes welling up, Qinchuan's tone softened as he spoke reassuringly, "Don't be too sad. You've done well already after all; you are merely a servant girl I took in as an exception. It's only natural for you to be a little lacking."
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's attempt at consolation, Zhou Xi's lips tightly closed together.
    This bastard, he must be doing it on purpose!
    "Fine, I'll give you some guidance then. As my servant girl, you can't be too weak."
    In the end, Qinchuan gave Zhou Xi a disdainful look and indifferently said.
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but grind her teeth.
    "What are you standing around for? Don't you have preparations to make?"
    Qinchuan raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke.
    Suppressing the urge to bite someone to death, Zhou Xi went down to prepare for this trip away from the Li Sect.
    A faint smile appeared on Qinchuan's face: "To be able to persist in absorbing the eight streams of Innate Qi, her Dao Heart is indeed not bad."
    He had just been intentionally demoralizing her, as a test for Zhou Xi.
    If Zhou Xi were truly affected by his words, unable to guard her Dao Heart, falling into despair and losing faith,
    he would not cultivate her any further.
    A person without a strong Dao Heart is destined to be a failure, never having the chance to become a true powerhouse.
    Such a person does not deserve his cultivation efforts.
    But now, it seemed that Zhou Xi's Dao Heart was acceptable.
    Though Zhou Xi showed a moment of despondence just now, it was a normal expression of emotion.
    It did not waver her Dao Heart.
    Ye Xuanji arrived at the Heaven-Piercing Hall.
    "This time, you will accompany me. If there is anything about the Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation, the first calculation, the ominous one, that confuses you, feel free to ask me."
    Qinchuan glanced at Ye Xuanji, then spoke.
    Ye Xuanji bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, young master."
    Qinchuan nodded and said nothing more.
    The next day.
    Qinchuan left the Congyun Sect with Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi in tow.
    The high-ranking members of the Congyun Sect hurried to see them off.
    Many disciples, upon hearing that Qinchuan was leaving the sect, also rushed to bid him farewell.
    This left Qinchuan somewhat speechless.
    "I am merely departing temporarily to deal with some matters. Why all the sentiment? Everyone, go back!"
    Qinchuan scolded.
    Only then did the crowd disperse.
    Within the crowd.
    Zhou Rong, Liu Qingyu, Wu Shanhe, and other disciples who had friction with Qinchuan in the past, now looked up at Qinchuan, who stood high in the clouds and had become an almost religious figure for the Congyun Sect, with complex looks in their eyes.
    Especially Zhou Rong, seeing her once extremely proud sister, Zhou Xi, now willingly serving as a maid, following and attending to Qinchuan, her heart was filled with bitterness.
    "Let's go."
    Qinchuan waved away the supreme elder Wu Wenxuan and Wu Tian, among others, and then gave Ye Xuanji a faint command.
    He did not take the Crimson Flame Bird with him, leaving it in the Congyun Sect to guard beside the Holy Pond together with Xiao Er.
    The Crimson Flame Bird had awakened a trace of its Vermilion Bird bloodline after receiving a drop of Netherworld Holy Water from Qinchuan. Afterward, with Qinchuan's enlightenment, it always listened from the side whenever Qinchuan preached, its cultivation improving by leaps and bounds, advancing at a divine speed.
    Now, the cultivation level of the Crimson Flame Bird had reached the peak of the Fifth Rank, equivalent to the peak of the Dao Palace Realm of a human cultivator.
    One more step, and it would enter the Sixth Rank, surpassing the human cultivators in the Life Spring Realm.
    The cultivation levels of the elders of the Congyun Sect were largely also within this realm.
    Ye Xuanji, steering the clouds upon hearing Qinchuan's instructions, immediately carried Qinchuan and Zhou Xi and shot out of the Congyun Sect, flying towards the distance.
    "Young master, where are we headed?"
    Ye Xuanji asked.
    "First to Dongling County,"
    Qinchuan replied.
    He was going to meet an old acquaintance there.
    This person, he was not sure if they were still in Dongling County, or even if they were still alive.
    Nevertheless, Qinchuan still intended to take a detour to check it out, to repay some karma.
    Ye Xuanji nodded, not asking further questions, and steered the cloud straight towards Dongling County.
    Meanwhile, he used his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil to observe the destiny of Shanhe County, noting that the ominous destiny once looming over the Taixuan Sect had dissipated, and there was even a faint purple light shining.
    He completely put his mind at ease.
    As Qinchuan had said, since Ye Xuanji had followed him, the backlash of the destiny he was supposed to suffer had been resolved.
    Furthermore, after the Taixuan Sect was incorporated into the Congyun Sect, the ominous destiny that had been surrounding Taixuan Sect also dispersed, and they even received nourishment from the destiny of the Congyun Sect, indirectly benefiting and ascending in their own destiny.
    On the other hand, looking at the other major sects of Shanhe County, the Li Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyan Sword Sect, Five Elements Sect, and Red Daen Gate, the ominous destiny surrounding those four sects was becoming even stronger, with dark clouds pressing down.
    Even if the Congyun Sect did not attack these four sects, they would not last long before being surrounded and devoured by the surrounding families and smaller sects.
    After all, the elites of the four sects had almost all fallen in the battle against the Congyun Sect; even if there were strong individuals left to defend the sects, they were too few to make a difference.
    After all, they did not have the same deep heritage as the Taixuan Sect, which had a stunning ancestor like Ye Xuanji who had lived for thousands of years!

 Chapter 209 Tianqing City

    Dongling County was adjacent to Shanhe County, and the journey was not considered far.However, if an ordinary cultivator were to travel by cloud, it would still take about ten days at full speed.
    But Ye Xuanji was no ordinary cultivator.
    He was a great power in the Saint Realm.
    Although in Qinchuan's view, the Saint Realm was only the initial peek into the mysteries of martial arts, barely qualifying as a master, and far from the great powers he imagined.
    But in the eyes of others, the Saint Realm was indeed enough to be called a great power.
    Traveling with Ye Xuanji's cultivation level at the Saint Realm naturally didn't take that long.
    In about five days' time, the group arrived at the most bustling ancient city in Dongling County, Tianqing City.
    Upon entering Tianqing City, they immediately felt the hustle and bustle and liveliness of the place.
    The city had countless buildings, layered upon one another, all with impressive styles.
    The streets were wide, with a constant stream of carriages and horses, and various shops lined both sides, along with some peddlers shouting loudly at their stalls, and the roads were dense with pedestrians, brushing shoulders as they passed.
    Such a bustling scene was somewhat surprising to Qinchuan.
    "Is the population of Tianqing City really this large?"
    However, Qinchuan quickly noticed something unusual.
    He saw many disciples from the various sect forces of Dongling County.
    Not just people from the sect forces of Dongling County, but also martial artists and cultivators from other nearby sects as well.
    Seeing so many people from the sect forces on the streets, Qinchuan immediately understood that something must have happened in Tianqing City to attract people from all sides, and it normally wouldn't be so crowded.
    "Go and investigate what happened in Tianqing City, why there are so many people from the sect forces here."
    Qinchuan commanded indifferently.
    Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanji did not hesitate in the slightest, not showing any airs of a Saint Realm figure in front of Qinchuan, but fully adopting the role of Qinchuan's follower, and went to gather information.
    At Qinchuan's side, Zhou Xi glanced towards him from time to time.
    To see Ye Xuanji, a powerful cultivator from the Saint Realm, acting so deferentially, even now it was hard for Zhou Xi to believe that it wasn't all just a dream.
    Qinchuan did not stand still waiting for Ye Xuanji, instead he headed towards the inner city.
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    Zhou Xi followed by his side, her stunningly beautiful face and the unique, pure, and flawless aura exuded after awakening the Taiyin Treasure Body, attracted countless gazes along the way.
    "What a beautiful girl, who knew such a beauty existed in this world..."
    Many people found it difficult to shift their gaze after it landed on Zhou Xi, as if their souls had been captivated.
    A youth dressed in a splendid robe, with the appearance of a wealthy young master, also noticed Zhou Xi. Despite having seen countless beauties, his eyes could not help but light up with admiration upon seeing Zhou Xi's face and figure.
    He straightened his attire and then a charming smile appeared on his face, quickly following after her while calling out loudly, "Fairy, fairy, please wait!"
    He hurriedly caught up and blocked Zhou Xi's path, ignoring Qinchuan as he greeted Zhou Xi with a bow, displaying the image of a refined gentleman as he said, "Fairy, my name is Han Jiushan from the Jiuli Ghost Sect. May I have the honor of knowing your name?"
    His approach was very direct, showing no technique at all.
    But he didn't mind, as he did not need clever pick-up tactics.
    His identity was enough for him to win over beauties every time.
    Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    These four characters weighed heavily!
    In the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, there was no one who did not know of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    It was one of the strongest forces in the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, aside from the Imperial Family!
    A Quasi-Emperor presided over it!
    Together with the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Burning Heaven Sect, these two major sects stood shoulder to shoulder, each dominating a region.
    It was conceivable how powerful the Jiuli Ghost Sect was.
    Han Jiushan was a disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and moreover, a direct descendant of the main bloodline, with a status both noble and extraordinary.
    After briefly explaining his origins, Han Jiushan then looked at Zhou Xi with a smile, not hiding the eager desire in his gaze.
    He had never encountered such a stunning woman before.
    The moment he set his sights on Zhou Xi, she was already in the bag for him.
    He believed that once Zhou Xi knew he was from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, she would throw herself at him like all those other women before her.
    But he soon realized he was wrong.
    Zhou Xi was indeed a bit shocked when she heard that Han Jiushan was from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    After all, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's current fame was too great, its strength profound, dominating a territory far beyond what the declining Congyun Sect could compare with.
    Nonetheless, Zhou Xi quickly regained her coolness; she held little awe for Han Jiushan's identity.
    Having been by Qinchuan's side for some time, she had witnessed many of Qinchuan's miraculous methods, and had been influenced by Qinchuan to some extent; she wasn't the slightest bit afraid even if the other party was from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "Young master, please have some self-respect, you're in my way,"
    Zhou Xi said, frowning slightly, her tone somewhat cold.
    Hearing Zhou Xi's words, the smile on Han Jiushan's face suddenly stiffened, and he stared at Zhou Xi in astonishment, clearly not expecting that Zhou Xi would remain indifferent and so cold after knowing he was from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "I am a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and the Saint Heir Han Jiuming is my elder brother."
    Thinking Zhou Xi treated him coldly because she mistook him for just an ordinary disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Han Jiushan added with a smile.
    "Oh, I see, can you step aside now?"
    Zhou Xi nodded, acknowledging that she understood, and spoke to Han Jiushan with her cool gaze.
    "..."
    The corner of Han Jiushan's mouth twitched. Zhou Xi's indifferent demeanor was drastically different from that of other women, throwing him off his expected plan and leaving him feeling somewhat embarrassed.
    With a somewhat awkward smile still on his face and blocking Zhou Xi's path, he insisted stubbornly, "Miss, you haven't yet told me your name."
    Zhou Xi instantly felt extremely annoyed and glanced forward at Qinchuan, only to notice that Qinchuan had disappeared without a trace at some point, which made her anxious. Suddenly, a burst of icy aura erupted, "Move aside!"
    Caught off guard, Han Jiushan was jolted by Zhou Xi's icy aura and nearly fell, his stance becoming quite disheveled.
    Many onlookers immediately turned their gaze towards them. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Being pushed aside by Zhou Xi's aura nearly falling, Han Jiushan, who had never been frustrated at the hands of a woman, suddenly felt his pride wounded and bellowed furiously, "You bitch, refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
    "It is your good fortune that I have taken a liking to you, yet you dare to be so ungrateful, to lay hands on me! Today, I will make you understand the consequences of defying me!"
    Han Jiushan's expression turned sinister, the demeanor of a genteel gentleman was gone, revealing his true tyrannical nature.
    As his words fell, a sinister ghostly Qi suddenly erupted from Han Jiushan, with the aura of the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm bursting forth. He feinted with his step and charged towards Zhou Xi. His fingers splayed with True Qi forming ghostly claws, he lunged at Zhou Xi.

 Chapter 210 Jiuli Ghost Sect

    "It's the Jiuli Ghost Sect's people!""That girl is in trouble, she actually offended someone from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and not just anyone, but a direct disciple of the sect. The Jiuli Ghost Sect rules over tens of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, dominating one region, acting tyrannically and fearlessly. If that girl dares to resist, not only she, but I fear even her family and sect behind her, will face annihilation!"
    Seeing the luxurious attire of the Jiuli Ghost Sect on Han Jiushan and the swaying Jiuli Ghost Sect Identity Jade at his waist, the surrounding martial artists and cultivators suddenly changed their expressions and hastily retreated far away.
    Not daring to get involved in this karma.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect has massive influence and a profound heritage. It could be considered the sky over dozens of counties both big and small near Donglin County.
    On top of that, with the Jiuli Ghost Sect's unorthodox behavior and habitual tyranny, very few people dare to get involved with them.
    At this moment, in everyone's eyes, Zhou Xi had offended Han Jiushan's pride, causing him to lose face, and she had already caused a huge disaster. Explore more adventures at empire
    Facing Han Jiushan's anger, even though many present were enamored with Zhou Xi's unparalleled beauty, no one dared to speak up for her or stand up in her defense.
    "Wench, if you dare to resist this young master, I'll make your entire clan accompany you in death!"
    Han Jiushan's sinister threat, his figure like a specter, grabbed at Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi's expression instantly changed. Having followed Qinchuan for so long, her strength had improved significantly compared to before, and with the Taiyin Treasure Body, as well as the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword, even though her cultivation level was not as high as Han Jiushan's, very few among her peers could match her.
    However, Han Jiushan's threat had evidently taken effect, causing Zhou Xi to hesitate momentarily, not daring to rashly harm him for fear of bringing disaster upon her family and sect.
    She retreated, avoiding Han Jiushan's Ghost Claw Martial Technique, and put distance between them.
    Seeing that Zhou Xi indeed had concerns, a cold smile surfaced at the corner of Han Jiushan's mouth. He advanced on her with ghost-like movement techniques, his attacks becoming increasingly ferocious and sharp.
    Zhou Xi kept retreating repeatedly, and her sword remained unsheathed.
    "Crack."
    The others around, wary of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, had retreated far away, even refraining from too much discussion.
    Yet at this time, a crisp sound broke the silence.
    Qinchuan was holding a crunchy spirit fruit, took a big bite, and made a crisp noise, causing the martial artists and cultivators around him to twitch at the corners of their eyes and cast him strange glances, feeling somewhat speechless.
    This guy was actually eating a fruit in such a situation, making such a discordant sound, truly an oddity.
    However, when those martial artists and cultivators saw the spirit fruit in Qinchuan's hand, they instantly widened their eyes.
    "Is this... a premium Xuanling Fruit that's a hundred thousand years old?!"
    The martial artists and cultivators found themselves breathing more rapidly, their eyes full of shock as they looked at Qinchuan.
    Such a premium fruit was invaluable, a priceless treasure.
    And this guy in front of them was treating this premium fruit as if it were an ordinary fruit, an extravagant and wasteful act!
    In an instant, those martial artists and cultivators looked at Qinchuan with flickering eyes, harboring unusual thoughts.
    In their minds, someone who could treat a hundred thousand-year-old premium Xuanling Fruit like an ordinary fruit had to have a remarkable background.
    So their first thought was not to rob Qinchuan but rather to make connections with him.
    Qinchuan ignored the people around him, took another bite of the Xuanling Fruit, and looking at Zhou Xi continuously forced back by Han Jiushan, he couldn't help but frown.
    "Just a Meridian Opening Realm Eighth Layer waste, and he can force you to retreat again and again, you've completely lost face for this young master."
    Qinchuan ate the Xuanling Fruit without any image as he casually spoke.
    Hearing Qinchuan's voice, Zhou Xi immediately felt a surge of joy, but after listening to Qinchuan's words, she couldn't help feeling a burst of frustration.
    And those martial artists and cultivators who had just thought about befriending Qinchuan were instantly green-faced upon hearing his words, hurriedly putting distance between themselves and Qinchuan.
    This guy must be insane!
    It must be known that the Jiuli Ghost Sect controls endless territories and is the overlord of dozens of counties in this region, the sky of this realm!
    Yet this guy dared to publicly claim that a direct descendant disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was trash!
    If that is not madness, what is?
    Although they guessed that Qinchuan might have some background, some connections, otherwise he would not consider a top-grade spirit fruit of a hundred thousand years, the Xuanling Fruit, as an ordinary spirit fruit.
    But even if Qinchuan had some background, they did not believe that his background could be bigger than one of the three great overlords outside of Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom's Imperial Family¡ªthe Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    Therefore, they immediately suppressed the thought of making an acquaintance.
    And they moved away from Qinchuan as fast as possible, in order to avoid getting involved.
    It wasn't just them, the other onlookers around were also stunned, not expecting someone to brazenly declare Han Jiushan, a direct descendant disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, as trash.
    Was this guy out of his mind, or just ignorant?
    The crowd around every side recoiled as if avoiding a plague, and the area around Qinchuan instantly became empty. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Han Jiushan, hearing Qinchuan's words, also darkened his expression and momentarily halted his assault on Zhou Xi, stabilizing his stance to turn and look back at Qinchuan with eyes full of icy chill.
    "Who did you just¡­ say was trash?!"
    Han Jiushan's chilly gaze bore down on Qinchuan, his tone icy cold, brimming with murderous intent.
    He was a direct descendant disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, with talent that was undoubtedly high.
    But he was engrossed in beauty and neglected his cultivation, which is why at twenty-five, he had only reached the eighth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Even so, being twenty-five and possessing the cultivation level of the eighth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm could still be considered as top-tier talent.
    That showed how strong his cultivation aptitude was.
    If he hadn't been indulging in his lust for beauty and neglecting his cultivation, he would probably have broken through the constraints of the Meridian Opening Realm and been promoted to the Spirit Martial Realm by now!
    His aptitude was considered superior even within the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    And now, someone was publicly calling him trash right before everyone's eyes!
    Instantly, Han Jiushan was seething with killing intent.
    Qinchuan cast a casual glance at Han Jiushan, not taking him seriously at all, and his eyes landed on Zhou Xi, speaking indifferently, "A mere trash of the Meridian Opening Realm's eighth layer has forced you to retreat again and again; what is the sword in your hand for?"
    "Having followed this young master for so long, if you cannot even deal with trash at the eighth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, there is no need for you to waste any more time by my side."
    "He is from the Jiuli Ghost Sect..."
    Zhou Xi's complexion turned slightly pale upon hearing this, then she pursed her lips and spoke up.
    "So what if he is from the Jiuli Ghost Sect?"
    Qinchuan tossed away the core of the Xuanling Fruit he was holding and asked with some surprise.
    Zhou Xi pressed her lips together and said nothing, knowing that with Qinchuan's attitude, he clearly did not regard the Jiuli Ghost Sect as anything significant.

 Chapter 211 Murderous Intent Surges

    ```However, the surrounding crowd hadn't grasped the meaning of Qinchuan's words, nor did they understand his methods, mistaking him for someone so ignorant that he didn't even recognize the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "This lad, could it be that he doesn't know of the Jiuli Ghost Sect? From where has this greenhorn sprung up to not even be aware of the Jiuli Ghost Sect?"
    "No wonder this kid dared to speak such arrogant nonsense earlier, outright calling a legitimate disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect useless, it turns out he doesn't know how terrifying a presence the Jiuli Ghost Sect is!"
    As Qinchuan's words ended, the crowd around him instantly began to buzz with discussion, looking at Qinchuan with speechless expressions, clearly not anticipating that there could be someone in the world who didn't know about such a massive entity as the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Someone couldn't help but gloat, "Kid, the Jiuli Ghost Sect is one of the three mightiest forces in the Tianyuan Ancient Nation, apart from the Imperial Family. They are on par with the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Burning Heaven Sect, forming the 'Three Great Sects of Tianyuan,' dominating all around them. A single stomp of their foot could turn your family and sect to dust and ashes. How dare you speak offensively of a top disciple from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, you've landed yourself in big trouble now!"
    Han Jiushan was also amused.
    So, it turned out that he was dealing with an ignorant brute who was totally unaware of his Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Listening to the crowd's exaltation of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Han Jiushan felt a rush of pleasure, pride welling up in him as he stood tall and looked disdainfully around him.
    He sneered at Qinchuan, his eyes brimming with mockery, "I truly did not expect that someone could be so ignorant as to not know of my Jiuli Ghost Sect. A person as ignorant and incompetent as you, living is in itself a tragedy!"
    "If you sever yourself from this life right now, this young master might not pursue your earlier misstatement, and spare your family and sect behind you, otherwise..."
    Han Jiushan stood with his hands behind his back, sneering repeatedly, his tone brimming with unveiled threat and a sense of superiority that seemed to penetrate to his bones.
    "Idiot!"
    Qinchuan glanced at Han Jiushan and spat out the core of the spirit fruit he had been eating towards him, cursing out loud.
    The surrounding crowd suddenly froze, looking at Qinchuan with incredulity in their eyes.
    Was this young man truly insane?
    Hadn't someone just explained to him how terrifying the Jiuli Ghost Sect was?
    Yet he still dared to insult and challenge them?!
    Han Jiushan's face turned ashen. Qinchuan's spat out core had nearly hit him, the gesture even more arrogant and outrageous than his own!
    "You're courting death!"
    He was completely infuriated, staring at Qinchuan with a cold, bone-piercing gaze, his murderous intent surging.
    No one had ever dared to be more arrogant than him all his life.
    To dare to insult and provoke him like this was tantamount to courting death!
    He shifted his stance and applied his movement technique, like a ghostly shadow, he lunged towards Qinchuan.
    His eyes were cold and ruthless, and his movements murderous as he launched a deadly attack; his Ghost Shadow Claw aimed at Qinchuan's throat.
    However, at that moment, Zhou Xi, who had been previously avoiding his attacks, suddenly shifted her position, placing her sword in front of Qinchuan to block the attack.
    In her frosty eyes, a cold mist churned, her icy aura surged as she calmly blocked Han Jiushan's attack.
    "You dare to obstruct me?!"
    Han Jiushan's expression grew even darker, "Do you wish to be buried with him? To be my enemy is not only a disaster for you, but your whole family and sect will suffer the consequences because of your decision!" Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Hearing Han Jiushan's words, Qinchuan felt somewhat disgusted and casually picked his ear, "Really a piece of trash, is that all you can do, flaunt your sectarian background? Sadly, the banner of the Jiuli Ghost Sect isn't big enough to scare anyone!"
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    "Crash!"
    ```
    As Qinchuan's words fell, the crowd around them boiled over once again, and everyone looked at Qinchuan with disbelief in their eyes.
    There were also those who were uncertain, such as the Martial Artists and Cultivators who had seen Qinchuan eat the xuanling fruit, a top-tier Spirit Fruit of ten thousand years, as if it were an ordinary fruit.
    They had never seen anyone dare to show such disregard for the Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    Challenging Han Jiushan was one thing.
    But that sentence, "The tiger skin of the Jiuli Ghost Sect is not big enough," was an outright disregard for the Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    That single sentence was outrageously arrogant!
    Not just the watching crowd, but even Han Jiushan, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, was dumbfounded, his eyes filled with disbelief.
    He seriously suspected that he had heard wrong.
    This guy, challenging him was one thing, but to openly say such words, challenging the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!
    Was this fellow really tired of living?
    His expression became even uglier.
    As a direct descendant of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, someone dared to speak such words that disrespected the sect's authority right in front of him. If he did not kill this person, he would also be implicated!
    "Ignorant fool, daring to be so arrogant in front of this young master, defying the dignity of my Jiuli Ghost Sect, I shall exterminate your nine clans to uphold the dignity of my Jiuli Ghost Sect, allowing no violation!" Han Jiushan said, his tone sinister, his icy gaze falling on Zhou Xi, who was blocking him, "You're such a beautiful woman, I didn't want to kill you, but if you continue to protect him, you shall be buried with him!"
    With a "clang,"
    Zhou Xi drew her sword, her attitude firm, the cold light of the sword reflecting out: "One more step forward, and you die!"
    Han Jiushan's pupils contracted, then he let out a fierce laugh: "Good, very good! You're asking for it!"
    "Since that's the case, today both of you shall die!" Han Jiushan bellowed in fury, his figure flickering, as he suddenly transformed into three shadows.
    These three shadows each unleashed the Ghost Shadow Claw, attacking Zhou Xi from three directions, murderous intent surging.
    Zhou Xi's expression drastically changed, and she heard Qinchuan's lazy voice: "Swordsmen, should march forward undeterred, without fear or hesitation. If you have doubts, then cease practicing the sword."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi pursed her lips, completely making up her mind.
    She no longer held back, her eyes blossoming with frost, like a proud plum flower standing alone in a snowy world.
    The cold power of the Taiyin Treasured Body bloomed in an instant.
    Chilling aura surged.
    Among the three attacking shadows, one suddenly stiffened in movement, as ice frosted quickly upon the hair.
    Zhou Xi's gaze turned icy, and a pale sword light, like lightning, slashed towards that shadow.
    Han Jiushan's pupils contracted at once, and the Ghost Shadow Claw immediately retreated to defend against the cold sword light.
    "How is this possible?!"
    However, the moment the Ghost Shadow Claw collided with the sword light, Han Jiushan's complexion changed drastically. His Martial Skill, the Ghost Shadow Claw, couldn't withstand the might and sharpness of Zhou Xi's sword!
    That formidable power, along with the sharp Sword Qi, shattered his Martial Skill Ghost Shadow Claw, while also sending him flying, his hands drenched in blood, lacerated by the Sword Qi.

 Chapter 212 No One is Unkillable!

    "What? That woman actually dared to make a move on a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and she even injured a disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect!"Seeing Zhou Xi take action, the onlookers couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
    Especially when they saw Han Jiushan being repelled by Zhou Xi's sword and suffering injuries to both hands, they were even more astonished.
    "What sharp and domineering swordsmanship, who is that girl? She's only at the Sixth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, yet she managed to repel a disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect who's at the Eighth Layer!"
    Some took notice of Zhou Xi's cultivation level, and their expressions immediately turned more solemn.
    When Zhou Xi made her move just now, she revealed the fluctuations of her cultivation and her True Qi, exposing her level.
    This left many people shocked that someone at the Sixth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm could fight above their level and repel Han Jiushan, who's at the Eighth Layer.
    Moreover, Han Jiushan was a genius from a top-ranking sect like the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    This was even more incredible.
    This left many people astonished, unable to help themselves from speculating about the origins of Zhou Xi and Qinchuan.
    Daring to look down on Han Jiushan and possessing such amazing talent and strength, could she be from the Heavenly Sword Sect or the Burning Heaven Sect?
    Or perhaps, a member of the Imperial Family of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom?!
    However, while the crowd was secretly shocked and speculating about the identities of Zhou Xi and Qinchuan.
    In the face of Zhou Xi's sword, Qinchuan couldn't help but shake his head and commented, "The momentum was a bit weak, and the killing intent not strong enough; otherwise, the power of this sword could have been even stronger. It's not impossible to have killed this person with a single sword strike."
    Zhou Xi nodded thoughtfully upon hearing those words and humbly accepted Qinchuan's guidance.
    In the time she had followed Qinchuan, she had received many pointers from him, and his understanding of martial arts far exceeded her imagination.
    It was under Qinchuan's guidance that her strength had made such rapid progress, advancing from the peak of the Third Layer to the Sixth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm in just over half a year.
    And she had also made great improvements in the domain of swordsmanship.
    Therefore, she had no doubts about Qinchuan's guidance.
    "..."
    But the surrounding onlookers, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths, feeling rather speechless.
    A battle between a Sixth Layer and an Eighth Layer prodigy of the Meridian Opening Realm, where the former could repel and injure the latter with a single sword strike, was already very impressive.
    And yet in the eyes of the youth before them, it still wasn't strong enough?
    Han Jiushan's face turned ashen, feeling that Qinchuan was deliberately insulting and humiliating him.
    At that moment, his anger and killing intent were fiercer than they had ever been before.
    "Nether Ghost Flame, Xuanyin Divine Palm!"
    He roared furiously, suppressing his injuries, and charged forward again, unleashing another, more sophisticated martial skill.
    The Xuanyin Divine Palm was a top-notch martial skill that only direct disciples of the Jiuli Ghost Sect could cultivate. It required extremely high talent and was indeed an Earth Level martial skill!
    This skill was immensely powerful.
    On Han Jiushan's palms, clusters of azure blue flames flickered, but they didn't exude a scorching heat; instead, they were eerily cold.
    "Die!"
    Han Jiushan's killing intent surged as he viciously slashed a palm towards Zhou Xi.
    This palm strike was so powerful and imposing that the forceful energy fluctuations alarmed many spectator disciples nearby.
    Facing the ferocious attack of Han Jiushan, Qinchuan casually lifted his gaze, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor without a trace of panic.
    "Remember, martial skills are meant to kill! As a sword master, it should be even more so!"
    "Facing an enemy, regardless of their identity or origin, as long as they are an enemy, there is no one who cannot be killed!"
    Qinchuan spoke indifferently. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    These words were naturally intended for Zhou Xi.
    And in the crowd, many also heard Qinchuan's words, and couldn't help but feel a jolt in their hearts, finding themselves inexplicably moved by Qinchuan's speech.
    It was a seemingly ordinary statement, yet it gave them a feeling of sudden enlightenment.
    "Is it an illusion?"
    Many were astonished, their eyes flickering as they looked towards Qinchuan.
    Others had fervent gazes, staring deeply at Qinchuan.
    Zhou Xi heard Qinchuan's words and nodded, walking forward.
    Facing the charging Han Jiushan, a murderous intent also emerged from Zhou Xi.
    As this murderous intent was born, the slight hesitation in her heart about Han Jiushan's identity completely vanished without a trace.
    Martial Skills are techniques of killing!
    The sword is for slaughter, it is a killing sword!
    At this moment, Zhou Xi, having cast aside her concerns, felt considerably lighter.
    At this moment, her heart was free of cluttered thoughts.
    Only a murderous intent remained!
    A pure murderous intent that connected her Dao Heart, thoughts and actions!
    "Sssss!"
    As Han Jiushan closed in.
    A blazing sword light, filled with murderous intent, burst forth in an instant, nourished by that pure murderous intent.
    This sword strike seemed even more decisive, more resplendent with sharpness, even more domineering and imperious!
    "Boom!"
    Blazing with Sword Qi, writhing with the intense cold of Taiyin True Qi, it utterly extinguished Han Jiushan's Xuanyin Palm Technique!
    The powerful essence of extreme cold, merged into the sword, made the Sword Qi solid and unyielding, like a long rainbow piercing the sun, like a silver waterfall cascading down, pouring over Han Jiushan.
    An intense sense of crisis surged into Han Jiushan's mind, causing his pupils to shrink abruptly as a shadow of death and fear bloomed, magnified, and instantly overwhelmed his spirit.
    Never before had he felt so close to death!
    He shrieked, arms crossed in front of him, as his two Armguards emitted a faint treasure-light.
    They were two High-Grade Xuan Artifacts.
    "Clang!"
    A clear sound rang out.
    High-Grade Xuan Artifact level armguards had astonishing defensive capabilities.
    Yet in this moment, facing Zhou Xi's murderous, penetrating sword strike, they cracked upon impact.
    The defensive light emitted by the two High-Grade Xuan Artifact level Armguards was easily torn apart!
    Along with the Armguards themselves, which were also split by the blazing Sword Qi.
    However, they did manage to block most of the force.
    Han Jiushan screamed, flung sideways, blood spurting from his arms, revealing the stark white bones within.
    Had it not been for those two High-Grade Xuan Artifact level Armguards that absorbed the majority of the force, that single sword strike would have been enough to sever his arms easily and pierce through his physical body!
    Zhou Xi's own strength alone, naturally, wouldn't be able to simultaneously shatter two High-Grade Xuan Artifact level defenses.
    Even if she had poured her purest murderous intent into this sword strike, it wouldn't be possible.
    But the sword in her hand was no ordinary weapon!
    It was the Evil Warding Divine Sword!
    Although at this time, the Artifact Spirit within the Evil Warding Divine Sword was dormant and hadn't been awakened. Enjoy more content from empire
    With Zhou Xi's current Cultivation Realm, it was not possible to unleash the full power of the Evil Warding Divine Sword.
    Yet even so, the mere basic attribute of the Evil Warding Divine Sword was enough to cut through most things in this world.
    In the past, to refine this Evil Warding Divine Sword, Qinchuan had collected from the Myriad Heavens and Worlds the extremely rare and frighteningly sharp Chaotic Primal Gold!
    To say it was the sharpest sword in the world wouldn't be an exaggeration!

 Chapter 213 A Gentleman May Be Killed, but Not Insulted

    "What a terrifying sword strike!""What kind of True Qi was that just now? I felt an intense coldness, as if even the martial meridians inside my body were frozen!"
    "A disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was actually defeated by her single sword strike, and the two high-grade mystical arm-guards on his arms couldn't even block that sword light!"
    Witnessing this scene, the surrounding martial artists and cultivators were instantly filled with shock, looking at Zhou Xi with incredulous eyes.
    They weren't at the center of the battlefield. To avoid being affected and getting involved in the current sequence of cause and effect, and to avoid the wrath of Han Jiushan, they had all retreated far away.
    But even at a great distance, they still felt the extreme coldness radiating from Zhou Xi, along with the sharpness of that sword.
    "It's that sword!"
    Some people noticed Zhou Xi's Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword.
    Although the Artifact Spirit of the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword was slumbering, making it appear simple and ordinary.
    But Zhou Xi's single sword strike shattered two high-grade mystical arm-guards, which was hard not to attract attention.
    Defensive gear is a very valuable thing.
    Defensive gear of the same level is often valued even higher than weapons or magical treasures, and is more precious.
    Its defense capabilities are also extremely strong.
    High-grade mystical arm-guards, even if faced by a Spirit Martial Realm martial artist, might not necessarily be breached.
    But at this moment, Han Jiushan's two high-grade mystical arm-guards were shattered by a single sword light from Zhou Xi.
    This was truly incredible.
    It was clear that it was due to the sword in her hand.
    "To be able to shatter high-grade mystical defensive gear so easily, what level of weapon is that sword?!"
    For a time, many people's eyes turned fervent as they gazed at the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword in Zhou Xi's hands, their expression showing greed.
    Even some older cultivators couldn't help but show a different color in their eyes, similarly coveting the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword in Zhou Xi's hands.
    To shatter two pieces of high-grade mystical defensive gear so effortlessly, that sword was certainly no ordinary one.
    Zhou Xi too felt the greedy gazes from the crowd around her and couldn't help but change her expression slightly.
    There were quite a few high-rank martial artists and cultivators present.
    If these people were to take action, she wouldn't be able to block a single move.
    And just at that moment, Qinchuan walked up slowly. Regarding the greedy gazes of everyone around, he said indifferently, "Treasures stir people's hearts, but one must be alive to enjoy them. Ignorant greed always comes with a bloody price!"
    The plain words resounded powerfully.
    With Qinchuan's comment revealing the greed in their hearts, those fervent gazes around them suddenly retracted somewhat.
    Many people stared at Qinchuan, their expressions changing, their minds filled with doubt and uncertainty.
    Because Qinchuan was too calm.
    He was clearly just a sixteen-year-old boy with a cultivation level of only the fifth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, but faced with the greedy gazes of so many high-rank martial artists and cultivators present, he remained composed and calm, as if he didn't take them seriously at all, apparently unworried about them making a move to seize the sword.
    Moreover, thinking about how Qinchuan dared to challenge the Jiuli Ghost Sect, many were wavering, hesitant to act rashly, and started speculating whether Qinchuan indeed had a significant background, possibly even greater than the towering giant of the Jiuli Ghost Sect? Explore more stories at empire
    "This kid, how can he be so arrogant? What kind of background does he have?"
    Many were wondering in their hearts.
    Qinchuan ignored the surprised and doubtful gazes of the crowd around him, never considering these people a threat from the beginning to the end.
    What did it matter if there were high-rank martial artists?
    Or high-rank cultivators?
    In his eyes, they were still not worth mentioning.
    Even a Saint Realm powerhouse like Ye Xuanji could only bow and scrape in his presence, groveling in submission.
    What do high-ranked martial artists and cultivators count for?
    "Young Master."
    Seeing Qinchuan approaching, Zhou Xi instantly felt at ease.
    "Your sword strike just now finally resembled that of a sword cultivator, it seems you're not too stupid, after all. You haven't wasted this young master's guidance."
    Qinchuan praised her faintly, then continued, "However, your sword strike still has room for considerable improvement."
    "Your murderous intent is still not intense enough, never forget that a sword is a weapon for killing; martial skills are for taking lives."
    Zhou Xi nodded, humbly accepting the lesson. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The onlookers couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their eyes.
    This guy, he's ruthless.
    If it hadn't been for Han Jiushan's two high-grade mystical armguards, which absorbed most of the force, he would be lying on the ground as a corpse by now.
    And yet, this guy still said Zhou Xi's sword strike wasn't strong or vicious enough, that the killing intent wasn't intense or pure enough.
    Some people, upon hearing Qinchuan's remarks, looked at him with a clearly increased wariness.
    This was a ruthless person.
    If others felt this way,
    what must Han Jiushan, who nearly got cleaved in two by Zhou Xi's sword, be feeling?
    Hearing Qinchuan's comments on Zhou Xi's earlier sword strike, Han Jiushan spat out a mouthful of blood in anger and roared, "A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated!"
    He didn't think Zhou Xi's sword strike was weak.
    No one knew better than he did just how terrifying her strike was.
    That sword strike, like the scythe of the Grim Reaper, filled him with an unprecedented fear and a sensation of death's shadow that he had never experienced before.
    If it weren't for the two high-grade mystical treasures protecting him, he probably would have been split in half!
    Such a terrifying sword strike from a mere Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer martial artist, and you tell me there is room for improvement in its power?
    I have never seen a Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer martial artist unleash such a fearsome sword strike!
    Therefore, in Han Jiushan's view, Qinchuan's actions were clearly a deliberate insult.
    "Oh? 'A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated,' you have a point. Since you're so eager to die, then I'll grant your wish."
    Hearing Han Jiushan's roar, Qinchuan laughed indifferently, his gaze toward Han Jiushan was bland, without a hint of emotion.
    As the once Asura Emperor, he had killed countless beings in his life and had even become somewhat numb to it.
    To him, killing an opponent was no different from stepping on an insect on the ground.
    Since the opponent had provoked him and even made such a request, he naturally didn't mind obligingly crushing him.
    "Begin."
    Qinchuan stretched, feeling completely unperturbed, and said.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi's expression shifted slightly; she pursed her lips but then her gaze firmed, and she walked towards Han Jiushan with her sword in hand.
    The onlookers witnessing this scene gasped in shock, their looks towards Qinchuan turned even more horrified.
    "Is this guy really daring to kill a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!"
    Everyone trembled in fear.
    Even though Zhou Xi's sword strike earlier was already delivered with a will to slay,
    the people still couldn't help but be startled.
    To publicly execute a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was sheer madness. Aren't they afraid of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's retaliation?
    Or is it that this young man's background is so formidable that he could disregard the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!

 Chapter 214 Saint Heir of Jiuli

    While the surrounding crowd was horrified at the thought that Qinchuan truly intended to kill Han Jiushan, Han Jiushan himself felt a chill run down his spine and his heart was filled with boundless fear.He did not truly wish to die.
    The phrase "A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated," was blurted out in a fit of rage, with blood boiling and without forethought.
    It was not his true intention!
    He was only in his twenties.
    With a high talent for cultivation, indulging in pleasures, neglecting his training, yet still achieving the cultivation level of Eight Layers in the Meridian Opening Realm at the age of 25, he surpassed the vast majority of cultivators in the world.
    He also had a powerful background, a noble identity, and status.
    There was too much beauty in the world for him to enjoy.
    How could he possibly be willing to die?
    But now,
    The other party seemed to take his angry words seriously.
    They really wanted to kill him.
    This terrified him.
    "Don't come any closer, stop, halt, I just misspoke¡­"
    In a life-and-death situation, few can withstand the terror of death.
    Han Jiushan completely cowered.
    He backed away, not wanting to really leave his life here.
    All this because he lusted after Zhou Xi's beauty and coveted her body.
    If he were to die for such a reason, it would be a huge loss.
    It would also be an embarrassment if it got out.
    After his death, he would still carry a stigma.
    All in all, this was a tragic loss.
    However, Zhou Xi did not stop; she only obeyed Qinchuan's orders, like a cold-blooded assassin, advancing step by step towards Han Jiushan with her sword raised.
    "Stop! You can't kill me, I am a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, the Saint Heir Han Jiuming is my brother, and my grandfather is the Great Elder of the Jiuli Ghost Sect!"
    "Think carefully, if you kill me, my Jiuli Ghost Sect will obliterate your whole family!"
    Seeing that Zhou Xi's steps did not falter, her killing intent firm as iron, Han Jiushan screamed in horror.
    He now lacked the strength to fight again.
    Zhou Xi's previous sword strike shattered his armguard and nearly severed his hands.
    How much fighting power does a martial artist have without hands?
    Besides, even if he was uninjured, he was no match for Zhou Xi.
    So now, he could only continue to resort to his identity related to the Jiuli Ghost Sect, as his last life-saving straw, hoping it might make the other party somewhat cautious. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Obliterate my whole family?"
    Upon hearing Han Jiushan's hollow threats, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh and looked at Han Jiushan with scorn in his eyes, disdainfully saying, "Even if your Jiuli Ghost Sect's ancestor were still alive, he wouldn't dare to utter half a word in front of me!"
    "Do you really think the Jiuli Ghost Sect can cover the sky with one hand in this vast world?"
    "The world is vast, great ages flow by, among countless powerful clans and great families, carefully counted, they are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. In this scheme, your Jiuli Ghost Sect is but a speck of dust, a fleeting glimmer in the air!"
    "It's still the same sentence, you want to flaunt the Jiuli Ghost Sect's name like a mighty banner, but unfortunately, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's name isn't big enough to scare anyone!"
    Qinchuan stood there unfazed, his expression serene, his words dropping like stones into a deep pond, stirring up a thousand ripples!
    At this moment,
    Everyone around them changed color, looking at Qinchuan with eyes full of shock.
    This man, he actually dared to say such outrageously reckless words!
    He simply shattered their understanding of the limits of "arrogance"!
    Among those present were also some elderly powerhouses who had lived for several hundred or even over a thousand years. They had seen countless individuals but had never witnessed anyone so wildly arrogant to this extent.
    For an overbearing power like the Jiuli Ghost Sect, one of the dominators of the Tianyuan Nation, to be spoken of as if they were nothing by the other party¡ªwas this imaginable?
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect, whose mere stomp could stir the entire Tianyuan Nation, was now likened to insignificant dust and fleeting firelight?
    Madness!
    That was the consensus among the spectators regarding Qinchuan at this moment.
    This guy.
    He must be insane to speak such blasphemous words, to show such disregard for the Jiuli Ghost Sect, to provoke the Jiuli Ghost Sect in such a manner!
    Initially, the crowd thought Qinchuan might come from an astonishing background. Continue your saga on empire
    But now, they thought otherwise.
    Because even the greatest domina of Tianyuan, the true rulers of Tianyuan Nation, the Tianyuan Royal Family, would not dare to utter such words!
    Han Jiushan was completely panicked.
    The person before him was a madman!
    He had attempted to use the influence of the Jiuli Ghost Sect as a deterrent, to intimidate the other party, and he had failed again!
    Because the other party simply did not care about his affiliation with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, did not take his Jiuli Ghost Sect into account at all!
    Faced with such an ignorant and fearless madman, he truly couldn't think of anything to use as a trump card to cling to life.
    However, just at that moment, a majestic voice suddenly came from behind the crowd.
    "The Jiuli Ghost Sect is but insignificant dust and fleeting firelight? Sir, what a bold statement!"
    A commanding voice arose, its words causing people's qi and blood to surge with its resonance.
    The crowd instantly parted.
    A young man, also in brocade clothes, wearing a Purple Golden Crown and with a golden Token hanging at his waist, walked forth with large strides.
    That golden Token, though different in color from the one Han Jiushan wore at his waist, signifying his identity as a direct disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect and carrying more prestige, was not otherwise different in shape and design.
    The young man wearing the Purple Golden Crown stood eight feet tall, with a noble bearing and a stride like a dragon or tiger¡ªstepping out with extraordinary dignity.
    Behind the young man were two younger Martial Artists, presumably also disciples of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and following them were several older men, modest and composed regardless of favor or disgrace. Though they did a good job of concealing their Cultivation aura, the occasional stray whiff of qi still shocked the Martial Artists and Cultivators on the streets, whose faces showed alarm, feeling an invisible pressure.
    Some noticed the golden Token at the young man's waist and, upon observing his appearance, couldn't help their expressions changing drastically.
    "Jiuli Saint Heir!"
    Some recognized the newcomer, their complexion shifting, and they couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
    The person was none other than the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Han Jiuming!
    At the same time, he was Han Jiushan's older brother!
    As the cry "Jiuli Saint Heir" spread, the surrounding crowd's pupils constricted.
    Even many of the elder Martial Artists and Cultivators looked at the Jiuli Saint Heir with eyes filled with deep wariness.
    Because the Jiuli Saint Heir's fame was indeed too prominent.
    Even in Dongling County, in the relatively remote ancient city of Tianqing, his reputation was known to many.
    He was the most dazzling genius of the Jiuli Ghost Sect in nearly a thousand years!
    He was barely over thirty years of age, but his Cultivation Level had already broken through the shackles of the Meridian Opening Realm and entered the Spirit Martial Realm. It was said that he had reached the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, surpassing many of the older Martial Artists and Cultivators!
    Over thirty years old, reaching the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm's Cultivation Level.
    This was definitely a defiance of the natural order, a rare genius.
    And only a top family like the Jiuli Ghost Sect could cultivate such an outstanding disciple.
    That's not all, according to rumors, this Jiuli Saint Heir had been invincible since his debut, never defeated, and was known as the Undefeated War God.
    Also, the Jiuli Ghost Sect almost regarded him as the future person in charge, nurturing him as such.
    His words and actions, to a certain extent and degree, could represent the Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    A man like him was outstanding wherever he went; even many senior Cultivators were wary of him!

 Chapter 215 Han Jiuming

    The Jiuli Saint Heir walked with the vigor of a dragon and the stride of a tiger, emanating a noble aura, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, he carried himself with the grandeur of those who belong to the upper echelons.He glanced indifferently at the cultivator who had exclaimed the words "Jiuli Saint Heir." That casual look dramatically changed the cultivator's complexion, draining his confidence and making him tremble like chaff in the wind.
    This was the kingly aura he had cultivated within the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    As the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, his status was exalted and dignified. Even princes of the Tianyuan Royal Family had to treat him with courtesy.
    His gaze merely brushed over the person.
    The Jiuli Saint Heir then moved past the crowd and entered the arena.
    With his distinguished presence, he entered, standing out like a crane among chickens. The masses around him lost their lustre because of his arrival.
    Some female martial artists and cultivators couldn't help but feel ripples in their hearts upon looking at the Jiuli Saint Heir, their minds fluttering and swooning over him.
    This was the perfect male deity in many women's eyes.
    Tall and handsome, with immense talent and potential, limitless prospects, and a background incomparable to ordinary people, being the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    He was indeed a flawless being.
    Such a man would naturally attract countless women's admiration.
    "Big brother..."
    Upon seeing the newcomer, Han Jiushan's face immediately lit up with joy.
    Han Jiuming had arrived.
    His life would be saved.
    The Jiuli Saint Heir just looked at Han Jiushan with a detached expression, his brows slightly furrowed, showing none of the deep affection one would expect between siblings, but instead a hint of disdain.
    "You've nearly tarnished all of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's reputation!"
    That was the first thing the Jiuli Saint Heir said upon seeing Han Jiushan.
    Hearing his elder brother's words,
    Han Jiushan's face turned pale; the smile vanished from his face, and he lowered his head.
    He regarded his elder brother as an idol and role model, admiring him to the greatest extent.
    But it seemed that his elder brother held him in contempt.
    Or perhaps, was this a case of being disappointed because he had failed to meet expectations?
    The Jiuli Saint Heir did not look at Han Jiushan again.
    His gaze was sharp like a knife, penetrating and authoritative, embodying a majestic and kingly aura!
    Just standing there, he drew everyone's gaze.
    At that moment, his stare fixed on Qinchuan, the sharpness in his eyes falling on Qinchuan as he spoke in a deep voice, "Just now, it was you who called my Jiuli Ghost Sect insignificant dust, you who said that my Jiuli Ghost Sect is nothing but flickering dust?"
    These profound words, brimming with authority, even affected Zhou Xi, restricting her movements.
    She was inwardly alarmed, with a shifting expression, as the kingly aura made it impossible to resist.
    The previously noisy crowd around them also fell silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, with not even the sound of birds or insects.
    The atmosphere turned oppressive and stifling with the arrival of the Jiuli Saint Heir and his profound interrogation.
    Just when everyone thought that with the appearance of the Jiuli Saint Heir, Qinchuan would back down, they saw Qinchuan still appearing nonchalant, still exuding a composed demeanor.
    Even facing the overwhelming presence and potent energy of the Jiuli Saint Heir, he made no effort to hide his amusement.
    He glanced at the Jiuli Saint Heir and said at his own pace, "The Jiuli Saint Heir, huh? Over thirty years of age, possessing the cultivation level of the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, just one step away from stepping into the Dao Palace Realm, your talent is quite impressive indeed. Alas, you've chosen the wrong path."
    Upon hearing his words, everyone around was momentarily stunned.
    ```
    This guy, he dares to criticize the Jiuli Saint Heir to his face?
    The few elders following the Jiuli Saint Heir couldn't help but frown slightly upon hearing this.
    The Jiuli Saint Heir's eyes narrowed into a sharp gaze. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    One of the young martial artists from the Jiuli Ghost Sect following him shouted at Qinchuan, "Insolent! What are you to criticize the Saint Heir, speaking so boldly in his presence?"
    Qinchuan glanced at the person with disinterest. "Where did this mangy cat or dog come from, yapping here? Can't their master teach them any manners?"
    Once Qinchuan said this, the people around immediately twitched their cheeks, speechless.
    How dare he be so audacious in front of the Jiuli Saint Heir? Had this kid no sense of life and death?
    Sure enough, the Jiuli Saint Heir's expression darkened upon hearing Qinchuan's words.
    The young disciple by his side had an even uglier look on his face. As a disciple of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, who was always superior wherever he went, when had he ever been subjected to such insults?
    Unable to bear it, he stepped forward and pointed at Qinchuan with a grim tone, "You ignorant fool, how dare you disrespect the Jiuli Ghost Sect..."
    "Zhou Xi, since the master doesn't know how to discipline, perhaps you should do it for him."
    Qinchuan gave the man a sideways glance and yawned.
    Zhou Xi hesitated a little, considering the overwhelming authority of the Jiuli Saint Heir and several powerful elder cultivators present.
    But in an instant, Zhou Xi made her move.
    "Smack! Smack! Smack!"
    The longsword in Zhou Xi's hand slapped straight across the man's face.
    The man had not expected Qinchuan to be so defiant, let alone Zhou Xi actually heeding Qinchuan's order to strike. Caught off guard, both sides of his face swelled up from the impact of the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword.
    "Aaah!"
    "I'll kill you!"
    The young disciple immediately lost his mind in anger and, with a roar, drew his sword to kill.
    However, the young disciple was merely at the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, similar to Han Jiushan¡ªno match for Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi's Taiyin Treasure Body was activated, frosted the world around her, freezing the martial meridians of her opponent, stiffening his movements and exposing countless flaws.
    With a sweep of her longsword, a cold flash of sword light swept out. "Bang!" It struck the opposing longsword raised in defense, not only breaking it but also sending its wielder tumbling through the air with a slash. Continue reading on empire
    The man screamed as he landed on the ground, blood gushing from his chest. Had the sword cut a fraction deeper, it would have ended his life.
    Feeling the severity of his injuries, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
    He hadn't anticipated the woman's power to be so terrifying.
    Even though they had the precedent of Han Jiushan.
    But who was Han Jiushan?
    Nothing but a profligate.
    He had a decent talent, also at the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    But Han Jiushan was addicted to pleasures and neglected his cultivation. That's why he never took Han Jiushan seriously.
    Seeing that a young disciple from the Jiuli Saint Heir's side was also no match for Zhou Xi and was defeated by a single sword strike, everyone around was shocked, and their eyes twitched.
    "Another defeat with a single sword! Even the opponent's weapon was severed. This person has profound foundations. That True Qi of the cold attribute is so pure and powerful, and the sword in her hands, could it be a top Spirit Treasure Level Spirit Sword?"
    Many were astonished.
    The other young disciple beside the Jiuli Saint Heir was utterly horrified, and a hint of wariness surfaced in their gaze towards Zhou Xi.
    The Jiuli Saint Heir's face turned ashen. To think someone dared to move against his people in front of him¡ªit was a blatant disregard for him, a challenge!
    ```

 Chapter 216 Endless Zhang Guang

    The Saint Heir of Jiuli regarded Qinchuan with a cold gaze, as if Qinchuan were already a dead man in his eyes."As the Saint Heir who traverses the world, even the princes of ancient kingdoms dare not provoke me like this in my presence! You are the first, to dare to move against disciples of the Jiuli Ghost Sect in front of me, and the first to so brazenly challenge the Jiuli Ghost Sect without regard for your own life!"
    "Do you know the consequences of such actions?"
    The Saint Heir of Jiuli said frostily, his eyes icy to the extreme.
    Yet Qinchuan merely shook his head with a wry smile, glanced back at the Saint Heir of Jiuli, and said with a light chuckle, "Did you not ask earlier if I had said 'The Jiuli Ghost Sect is but insignificant dust, a fleeting glow amidst the dirt'?"
    The Saint Heir of Jiuli stared coldly at Qinchuan, with murderous intent bursting in his eyes.
    Qinchuan, however, was unfazed and said to the Saint Heir of Jiuli with composure, "Now, I'll tell you, those were indeed my words."
    "I'll also tell you, not just you, a mere Saint Heir of Jiuli, but even if the old ancestor of the Jiuli Ghost Sect were to stand before me, I'd still say the same thing."
    "Do you believe that the old ancestor of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, if he came before me, would have to kneel and listen?"
    "Whirr!"
    As soon as Qinchuan uttered these words,
    the surroundings immediately erupted into complete uproar.
    His words had already shocked and horrified people when Qinchuan said them in front of Han Jiushan,
    but now, in front of the Saint Heir of Jiuli, in front of several old Jiuli Ghost Sect elders, Qinchuan dared to utter the same remarks!
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    This statement had stirred up a violent storm.
    Not only did the Saint Heir of Jiuli's face turn as green as moss, but those few elders behind him also raised their heads, their eyes icy as they looked at Qinchuan.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect had stood in the Tianyuan Nation for over a hundred thousand years, weathering the rise and fall of numerous epochs, always remaining unyielding.
    The old ancestor of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, although he had not borne the mandate of heaven to proclaim himself emperor, was still a domineering figure, one who swallowed rivers and mountains with his aura.
    And now,
    Qinchuan dared to speak such rebellious words in their presence!
    He actually said that the old ancestor of the Jiuli Ghost Sect would have to kneel before him and take orders!
    As the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and as elders, how could they tolerate this?
    After a brief moment of shock, the Saint Heir of Jiuli could no longer contain his anger, "Ignorant fool, daring to repeatedly defy the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and to show disrespect towards our old ancestor, you're courting death!"
    "You will pay the price for your ignorance and arrogance, and afterwards, nine generations of your family will be buried with you!"
    The Saint Heir of Jiuli's killing intent was chill and intense; never before had he felt such raging fury.
    Because no one had ever dared to provoke the Jiuli Ghost Sect like this!
    Not even the Imperial Family!
    Although the Imperial Family was stronger than the Jiuli Ghost Sect,
    the Jiuli Ghost Sect had also been deeply entrenched, dominating one area for many years with its profound heritage. Even the Imperial Family worried about the Jiuli Ghost Sect causing trouble and thus maintained a friendly relationship with them in order to govern through appeasement.
    But now,
    a nameless nobody, a mere Meridian Opening Realm martial artist, dared to be so arrogant, to disregard the Jiuli Ghost Sect so completely, to provoke them, even to denigrate the old ancestor of the Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    "Kill them!"
    "Investigate! Find out their identities and backgrounds, find anyone related to these two, exterminate nine generations of their families, show no mercy!"
    The Saint Heir of Jiuli ordered coldly.
    The few elders behind him had cold eyes, and one of them, clad in a gray robe, had his hands tucked into his sleeves and hunched his body as he slowly stepped forward, walking up to Qinchuan and Zhou Xi.
    With every step he took, waves of invisible power vibrated outwards.
    On the street, the bluestone pavement under his feet actually began to twist.
    It was the strength of these powerful forces that warped the vision of the onlookers, not truly distorting the ground itself.
    Yet, this was enough to send shivers down their spines.
    The mere fluctuation of power released could warp one's sight, obfuscate one's senses; such a feat was definitely not something an ordinary cultivator could achieve.
    As the gray-robed elder advanced, a strong, invisible pressure surged over like a tidal wave, bearing down on Qinchuan and Zhou Xi.
    Qinchuan remained composed, but Zhou Xi's face turned pale, with fine beads of cold sweat forming on her forehead.
    However, just at that moment.
    The Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword in Zhou Xi's hand let out a light hum, emitting a faint Qinghui, alleviating Zhou Xi's discomfort.
    It wasn't that the Artifact Spirit had awakened, it was merely the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword's instinct to protect its master.
    Since Qinchuan had entrusted the sword to Zhou Xi, she was effectively the temporary master of this Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword.
    Even a treasure like the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword had the instinct to protect its master, even if the Artifact Spirit was dormant.
    "Eh?"
    The gray-robed elder showed a hint of surprise, somewhat astonished by the Evil-Suppressing Divine Sword's protective action in Zhou Xi's hand.
    Could it be that the sword was truly a Spiritual Treasure, able to protect its master on its own?
    However, Zhou Xi was only a Martial Artist at the Meridian Opening Realm, not a cultivator at the Dao Palace Realm who had refined Mana; theoretically, she shouldn't have been able to wield a Spiritual Treasure.
    (Many readers may have forgotten the specific realm divisions by now, here is a reminder from Han Jiushan: Tempering Body Realm, Condensed Truth Realm, Meridian Opening Realm, Spirit Martial Realm, these four realms, each divided into Nine Layers, belong to the Martial Realm, where True Qi is cultivated.)
    (Dao Palace Realm, Life Spring Realm, Myriad Manifestation Realm, Immortal Platform Realm, Dragon Transformation Realm, Saint, Great Saint, Supreme Saint, Quasi-Emperor, Emperor Realm, starting from Dao Palace Realm, belong to the Cultivator Realm, where True Qi transforms into Mana, and Divine Skills can be cultivated, with each realm divided into Early Stage, Intermediate Stage, Late Stage, and Peak instead of Nine Layers.)
    "Interesting, it seems that this sword is not a common Spirit Sword."
    The gray-robed elder regained his composure and continued to step forward, each step exerting boundless pressure.
    Finally, he stopped in front of Qinchuan and Zhou Xi, his terrifying aura condensing as dragon-like roars resounded from within his body, his spine glowing, with waves of terrifying power surging, stirring up a fearsome spiritual storm.
    The people all around changed color, their eyes filled with dread as they gazed at the gray-robed elder.
    "Dragon Transformation Realm!"
    This gray-robed elder was actually a powerhouse at the Dragon Transformation Realm!
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    Moreover, it seemed he had been in the Dragon Transformation Realm for quite some time, his power robust and refined!
    He was not merely someone who had just entered the Dragon Transformation Realm.
    He stopped walking in front of Qinchuan and Zhou Xi, and as he raised his head, the seemingly hunched body harbored an immensely terrifying power.
    "Disaster comes from the mouth, the Jiuli Ghost Sect, must not be insulted."
    His elderly voice rang out¡ªthese eleven brief words conveyed the Jiuli Ghost Sect's overbearing and uncompromising stance.
    As the words ended.
    A dreadful force burst from within him, rolling towards Qinchuan and Zhou Xi.
    With Qinchuan and Zhou Xi's mere strength at the Meridian Opening Realm, under such a terrible force, without any surprise, they would be instantly reduced to two puffs of Blood Mist.
    It would be like dropping a pebble into a still lake, without causing the slightest ripple.
    However, against all expectations, faced with a Dragon Transformation Realm powerhouse like the gray-robed elder, faced with such an absolutely fatal predicament, that young man in the arena, seemed as if he hadn't noticed the danger at all, still standing there calmly and collected.
    In those calm eyes, there was not the slightest ripple, not a hint of the expected panic or fear; instead, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he shook his head with a smile and said, "If you strike, the Jiuli Ghost Sect will have no place for you any longer, believe me?"

 Chapter 217 The Majesty of the Sage

    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Jiuli Saint Heir's mouth twitched slightly, genuinely not expecting that someone, at death's door, would still dare to make such outrageous claims."Alarming and preposterous, completely nonsensical!"
    The grey-robed elder's expression was indifferent, as overwhelming power crushed forward.
    Within the crowd on all sides, many women couldn't help but cover their eyes, not wishing to witness the bloody scene that was about to unfold.
    And those other martial artists and cultivators also couldn't help but shake their heads.
    This fellow would ultimately pay a painful price for his arrogant remarks.
    However, at that moment.
    A terrible pressure suddenly descended.
    Between heaven and earth, the wind and clouds changed!
    A terrifying dignity, like a tide, spread all over the sky, surging forth.
    This dignity made one's spirit tremble, causing countless people's hearts and minds to shatter!
    At the same time, everyone only felt an incredibly heavy pressure, born out of thin air, like a mountain suddenly pressing down on their shoulders, causing the bones of many powerful beings in the vicinity to crack and pop.
    The fearsome power that was roaring towards Qinchuan and Zhou Xi silently dispersed.
    "This is..."
    The grey-robed elder, as well as the Jiuli Saint Heir, and the few other elders beside them, all had their expressions drastically change at once, feeling a heavy weight on their bodies as they all looked up together.
    "Thud!"
    On the streets around.
    Many martial artists and cultivators, under this terrifying pressure, began to kneel on the ground one after another.
    Some even coughed up blood, sprawling on the ground with cold sweat pouring down.
    "The might... of a Saint!"
    One cultivator, forehead sweating profusely and crushed to the ground by that pressure, was so frightened that he spoke with difficulty, fresh blood oozing between his teeth.
    A blurry figure appeared, as if teleporting, standing in front of Qinchuan, facing the grey-robed elder.
    The mighty force unleashed by the grey-robed elder that was crushing towards Qinchuan dissipated, only lifting a strand of his hair.
    The blurry figure of the person slowly became clear, surrounded by countless afterimages that quickly overlapped together.
    Around his body, the might of a Saint cleansed the area.
    "Thump, thump, thump!"
    The grey-robed elder was forced to retreat step by step, the blue stone floor beneath his feet cracked and shattered, creating numerous deep footprints on the ground.
    "A Saint at the peak!"
    The grey-robed elder spoke with difficulty, the terrifying pressure was mainly directed at him, pouring down on him like hundreds of thousands of Immortal Mountains, causing "popping" sounds from his body, like the sound of frying beans.
    Those were the sounds of his bones breaking!
    Blood oozed from his body, seeping through the skin.
    This once unassailable Dragon Transformation Realm powerhouse was now incredibly miserable in this moment.
    Merely the might of a Saint was too much for him to bear.
    In that instant.
    The entire street quieted down.
    Han Jiushan lay completely pressed to the ground, unable to move, his body flush against the ground, still feeling as if he was about to be crushed flat.
    Jiuli Saint Heir Han Jiuli also had beads of cold sweat on his forehead at this moment. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He, too, felt the immense pressure.
    Although, this pressure was not directed at him, he was just affected by the aftermath.
    But the might of the Saint was still terrifying.
    He felt that this Saint's dignified presence was no less imposing than the several Supreme Saints of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    His gaze fell upon the figure in front of Qinchuan, and the Jiuli Saint Heir's complexion turned pale. He had not anticipated that by Qinchuan's side there would be a Saint for protection, a Saint to clear the path!
    A Saint to clear the path.
    Even he did not have such treatment!
    At this moment, his attitude toward Qinchuan underwent an immediate change.
    Having a Saint for protection.
    The other party's background was undoubtedly not weak!
    With this in mind, it also explained why the other party dared to be so rampant in front of him.
    It also clarified why they had no reverence for his Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Yet, he was still filled with suspicion and curiosity, wondering which power stood behind the other?
    In this Tianyuan Nation, what force could afford such grandeur?
    To have a Saint protecting a junior disciple?
    Even the Crown Prince of the Tianyuan Royal Family might not receive such treatment, right?!
    In the vast Tianyuan Nation, the only ones that could contend with his Jiuli Ghost Sect were the Tianyuan Royal Family, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Burning Heaven Sect.
    But these two sects were equal in strength to his Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    The three had always kept to their own, each dominating their territory.
    Neither of these sects would likely provoke the Jiuli Ghost Sect like this.
    At the same time, disciples of these two sects would not have the luxury of being protected by a Saint!
    If that was the case, then it could only be a foreign power.
    In an instant, such thoughts burgeoned in the mind of the Jiuli Saint Heir.
    He had already pegged Qinchuan as a top-notch scion from a powerful clan on an overseas adventure.
    He quickly calmed himself down.
    A mighty dragon does not oppress the local snakes.
    For a foreign power to dare such open provocation on the turf of his Jiuli Ghost Sect was a grave offense!
    However, at this moment, among the few elders standing next to the Jiuli Saint Heir, one of them in a red robe had his pupils tremble slightly, and then his eyes burst into an intense light, shining upon the figure in front of Qinchuan, he uttered each word clearly, "Ye Xuanji!"
    The person who came was indeed Ye Xuanji, who had followed Qinchuan's orders to go and gather information!
    And this red-robed elder clearly recognized Ye Xuanji.
    After all.
    Ye Xuanji was not an unknown figure in Tianyuan Nation.
    Someone of his stature at the Saint Realm was not to be taken lightly wherever he went.
    More than that, Ye Xuanji was no ordinary Saint.
    He was the youngest Saint in the past thirty thousand years of Tianyuan Nation.
    Moreover, his background was profound; as soon as he became a Saint, he defeated a veteran Saint, making a name for himself and gaining renown throughout Tianyuan.
    The Tianyuan Royal Family once tried to recruit him.
    But Ye Xuanji chose to decline, eventually founding his own sect and establishing the Taixuan Sect in Shanhe County.
    The red-robed elder had briefly encountered Ye Xuanji many years ago.
    Despite the passage of time, he still recognized him.
    His expression was solemn, with a sharp light flickering in his eyes.
    Ye Xuanji had grown even stronger than before!
    In the past ten thousand years, Ye Xuanji seldom traversed the mortal world, spending most of his time in seclusion within the forbidden grounds of the Taixuan Sect, pondering over the Dao and the principles of magic.
    He was highly talented.
    But he was not hasty or impulsive, instead, he solidified his foundation steadily, enhancing his cultivation, which made his realm incredibly stable, and his mana exceptionally vigorous. Find exclusive stories on empire
    Furthermore, after listening to Qinchuan's lecture on the Heavenly Dao at the Heaven-Piercing Peak of the Cloud Sect, the exceptionally gifted Ye Xuanji gained immensely, his doubts about the Martial Arts cleared, and it allowed him to deepen his understanding of Dao Magic, further strengthening his foundation.
    Do not underestimate Qinchuan's lecture.
    As the saying goes, a single conversation with a wise person is worth ten years of study.
    Qinchuan's exposition on Martial Arts incisively removed many of Ye Xuanji's inner doubts, and for Ye Xuanji, it was equivalent to his many years of arduous cultivation and dedicated research.
    Because, at his level, he needed a deeper understanding of Martial Arts.
    If the understanding was not in place, merely persevering in isolated cultivation could easily lead to a dead-end. If the doubts in his mind were not resolved, they could even become lifelong obstacles.

 Chapter 218 The Saint Protects the Way

    Ye Xuanji ignored the man in the red robe.In the past, Ye Xuanji might have courteously shown some deference to the Jiuli Ghost Sect, S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    After all, the Jiuli Ghost Sect was indeed a top-tier grand family and a formidable overlord within the Tianyuan Nation.
    Within its ranks, there were not only Supreme Saint Realm experts but also Quasi-Emperors presiding over it.
    Such a force was not one he could afford to offend lightly.
    However, he had now become a follower of Qinchuan.
    And in his heart, he had always thought of Qinchuan as the descendant of some terrifying power.
    That terrifying power had once wiped out the very existence that had ruined his Ye Family.
    In front of that terrifying power, what was the Jiuli Ghost Sect?
    Nothing but ants.
    Therefore, Ye Xuanji need not show any deference to the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    They wanted to make a move on Qinchuan.
    He had to step forward.
    "Young master, I have arrived late."
    Without paying attention to the man in the red robe, nor the shocked gazes of the people around,
    Ye Xuanji turned and bowed deeply to Qinchuan with utmost respect.
    This scene caused everyone's pupils to constrict.
    A mighty being of the Saint Realm was already incredible for serving as the protector of this young man, but to show him such deep respect was utterly astonishing!
    This was a Saint Realm powerhouse!
    How could he be so subservient to another?
    At this moment, everyone felt a chill go down their spine.
    Looking at Qinchuan, there was shock, horror, and awe in their eyes.
    To have a Saint Realm powerhouse as a protector was already terrifying enough,
    But to make a Saint Realm powerhouse show such deep respect and even subservience was extraordinary.
    At this moment, everyone felt an intense disbelief.
    Just who was this extremely arrogant youth who didn't even consider the Jiuli Ghost Sect worth mentioning?
    Not only did he have a Saint Realm protector, but he also made the Saint Realm powerhouse willingly call himself a subordinate and show such deep reverence!
    Could his background be more eminent than even the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!
    Those martial artists and cultivators who had previously contemplated forming ties with Qinchuan, but had been frightened away by his arrogant remarks that dismissed the Jiuli Ghost Sect's disciples, were now also staring wide-eyed at Qinchuan, their gazes filled with shock and regret.
    "This kid has such an impressive background; even Saint Realm powerhouses treat him with such reverence. Could his origins truly be greater than the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!"
    "No wonder he dared to be so arrogant and dismissive, provoking the Jiuli Ghost Sect like that¡ªit turns out he had something substantial to rely on."
    "Had I known earlier, I shouldn't have hesitated; I should have made an effort to befriend him¡­ he's a real VIP¡­"
    Several people were left with mixed emotions and full of regrets.
    Upon hearing the way Ye Xuanji addressed Qinchuan, the man in the red robe also had his pupils shrink.
    Ye Xuanji was actually addressing Qinchuan as a young master?!
    He remembered the incident when the Tianyuan Royal Family tried to recruit Ye Xuanji.
    ```
    Could it be that Ye Xuanji secretly joined the Tianyuan Royal Family after the event?
    Is this young man before me truly a descendant of the royal family?
    With a Protector like Ye Xuanji, esteemed as a Saint, following him, he must be among the top-tier geniuses within the royal descendants.
    Such an exceptional genius should not remain unnamed and obscure.
    Nor should he have only attained the Meridian Opening Realm in cultivation.
    After all, even the Saint Heir of Jiuli Ghost Sect had reached the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    He was just one step away from advancing into the Cultivator Realm, the Dao Palace Realm.
    The talent chosen by the Tianyuan Royal Family should not be inferior to that of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir.
    His gaze flickered as he pondered and then dismissed the speculation that Qinchuan was a descendant of the Tianyuan Royal Family.
    Staring at Ye Xuanji, he spoke, "Ye Xuanji, a dignified Saint like you, I didn't expect that after so many years, you would actually revere an unnamed junior as your master, is this not a self-degradation?!"
    His remark was an attempt to probe the truth.
    He hoped to ascertain Qinchuan's identity through Ye Xuanji's reaction.
    Unfortunately, Ye Xuanji paid him no mind at all.
    The other senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had also realized who the Saint before them was, their eyes hardened as they too questioned, "Ye Xuanji, although you are a Saint, how dare you oppress us like this? Do you realize that this act is a provocation against our Jiuli Ghost Sect?!"
    "Being in the Saint Realm is indeed honorable, but if you try to shake the authority of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, I'm afraid you are still lacking!"
    The greyclothed elder who had attacked Qinchuan and was repelled by the imposing aura of Ye Xuanji, causing turmoil in his qi and a hidden injury, now spoke with a sinister voice, his eyes no longer showing any reverence.
    Knowing the details of Ye Xuanji, they naturally had nothing to fear.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect was their strong shield.
    Even a Saint cannot challenge the authority of Jiuli Ghost Sect!
    "Heh, does the Jiuli Ghost Sect have only people full of such sense of superiority as you all?"
    "Do you only mention the Jiuli Ghost Sect to try to impress others, using these four words to bluff and bluster?"
    Hearing their words, Qinchuan let out a derisive laugh, strolling leisurely to stand in front of Ye Xuanji, facing the senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect without a hint of panic, looking completely at ease.
    The members of the Jiuli Ghost Sect instantly wore unpleasant expressions while looking at Qinchuan with cold eyes.
    Qinchuan, however, did not care in the slightest, speaking indifferently, "The Jiuli Ghost Sect is but a lesser power, not worth mentioning in this universe, let alone the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. Even within the vast Divine Wilderness alone, there are countless noble families and powerful forces. Your Jiuli Ghost Sect hardly counts for anything."
    "You think I'm trying to belittle the Jiuli Ghost Sect? You think too highly of yourselves. If those old ancestors of your Jiuli Ghost Sect were still alive, you might go back and ask them whether my words are false."
    At this point, Qinchuan yawned, looking at the Jiuli Ghost Sect members, especially the elders. Although their strength wasn't too bad, in his eyes, there was virtually no difference between them and ants and insects.
    Now, he had lost interest in entangling with them any further.
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    His gaze sweeping over the people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Qinchuan's eyes then fell on the greyclothed elder, his expression unperturbed as he said, "Daring to strike me warrants a price. Sever one of his arms as punishment."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's casually uttered words, the greyclothed elder's face changed drastically.
    For at the moment Qinchuan's voice fell, he felt a terrifying gaze falling on him, locking him down.
    It was the gaze of Ye Xuanji.
    Immediately after, Ye Xuanji's figure flickered.
    The greyclothed elder only felt a blur before his eyes and exclaimed in shock, "You dare..."
    "Ahhh..."
    Before he could finish his words, he instantly felt an excruciating pain as one of his arms was severed by a powerful force, eliciting a terrible scream from him.
    "Old Four!"
    The other senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, such as the red-robed old man, instantly narrowed their eyes, their faces turning pale as they cried out in shock.
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 Chapter 219 Suppressing the Four Directions

    "Ye Xuanji, how dare you make a move against us? Are you not afraid of Jiuli Ghost Sect's retaliation?!"The red-robed elders and such were all infuriated, truly not expecting that Ye Xuanji would actually dare to act.
    Not only were they glaring furiously at Ye Xuanji, but their anger towards Qinchuan, who had instructed Ye Xuanji to act, was even greater.
    Their gazes at Qinchuan were filled with such hatred that they wished they could tear him to pieces on the spot.
    However, with a protector like Ye Xuanji¡ªa peak Saint Realm expert¡ªstanding by their side, they dared not act recklessly, even though they were filled with towering rage.
    Feeling the murderous glares from everyone, Qinchuan, somewhat bored, couldn't help but frown; his indifferent gaze fell back on them: "Anyone who dares show murderous intent towards me won't meet a good end. Do you really think that I would hesitate to kill you, just because of the words 'Jiuli Ghost Sect'?"
    As Qinchuan spoke, the color drained from Zhou Xi's face.
    She felt the faint killing intent emanating from Qinchuan.
    This made her involuntarily recall the scene in Myriad Spirit Garden, when Qinchuan slaughtered Xiao Motian and others from Taixuan Sect, sending a chill through her heart.
    Ye Xuanji also sensed the faint killing intent that Qinchuan was exuding.
    His eyes lifted slightly, his calm gaze resting on the Jiuli Ghost Sect members, a heavy, invisible authority radiating outward like a tide, solidifying the air in the entire void and making it oppressive to the point of suffocation.
    His hair floated in the air, and the powerful spiritual pressure he exerted oppressed all around, ready to attack and kill those before him at Qinchuan's command.
    The people from Jiuli Ghost Sect immediately had their pupils shrink to the size of pinpoints.
    They naturally also felt Qinchuan's faint killing intent.
    Qinchuan's killing intent was not terrifying in itself.
    He had not used Emperor Soul.
    But this trace of faint killing intent from Qinchuan made Ye Xuanji poised to strike.
    It made them thoroughly understand that the person before them was not easy to provoke, and should not be provoked.
    At least.
    In the current situation, they could not afford to completely turn against him.
    Because, if Qinchuan truly gave the order, Ye Xuanji would indeed dare to carry out the annihilation!
    At this moment.
    Everyone from Jiuli Ghost Sect held their breath.
    That gaze, filled with anger and murderous intent towards Qinchuan, was extinguished in an instant, replaced by horror and panic. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire
    In the past, the four words "Jiuli Ghost Sect" were enough to deter all around, allowing them to act with impunity.
    No one wouldn't show them some reverence.
    Even the Imperial Family had to treat them courteously.
    But this young man before them was clearly an exception.
    He had not taken them into consideration from the beginning to the end.
    At this moment, they chose to be silent, to swallow their pride.
    Otherwise, they had no doubt that the other party would truly annihilate them right there and then.
    "Let there not be a next time."
    Qinchuan's gaze shifted, sweeping over the few people; after leaving behind such a statement, he turned around and left with Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi.
    As for Han Jiushan?
    Under the Saint Realm pressure previously exerted by Ye Xuanji, he was nearly half-dead by now, weakened to the extreme.
    He had already almost had his arms cut off by Zhou Xi, bleeding continuously.
    Now, he was pressed to the ground by the might of a Saint, almost turned into a paste; just being alive was already fortunate.
    And for such a lackey, Qinchuan naturally had no interest in deliberately stepping on him again.
    Disdain.
    The crowd automatically parted to open a path.
    No one dared block the way of Qinchuan and his companions.
    All eyes that looked upon Qinchuan at this moment were filled with awe.
    Regardless of whether or not Qinchuan could truly remain unafraid of the colossal entity that was the Jiuli Ghost Sect,
    his performance alone was enough to deter these ordinary martial artists and cultivators.
    He even dared to trample on the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    If these people offended him, wouldn't the consequences be even more dire? Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    But what they didn't know
    was that in Qinchuan's eyes, the Jiuli Ghost Sect and these common martial artists and cultivators were no different.
    When he stepped on people, he never cared about the other party's background.
    As long as they didn't provoke him, they could coexist peacefully.
    If they did provoke him, no matter how towering the other party's background might be, it would be useless before him¡ªall would be crushed beneath his foot.
    There was silence on all sides, everyone watched as Qinchuan and his party left, with no one daring to break the stillness of the moment.
    This quiet atmosphere was suffocating and oppressive.
    It wasn't until Qinchuan, with Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi, had walked far away and gradually disappeared from sight that people's suspended hearts finally began to ease.
    Yet still, no one dared to discuss the recent events at this moment.
    Because the people from the Jiuli Ghost Sect were still there.
    At this moment,
    everyone from the Jiuli Ghost Sect was pale with anger, their faces extremely gloomy.
    As one of the three great overlords of the Tianyuan Nation aside from the Imperial Family, dominating one area and commanding respect in another, when had the Jiuli Ghost Sect ever suffered such a huge loss?
    To be challenged and humiliated like this, yet at this moment, they were unable to fight back or retort.
    Even being utterly suppressed by Qinchuan, in the end, they didn't even dare to show their anger.
    What humiliation was this?
    Once the events of today spread, the dignity of the Jiuli Ghost Sect would be utterly lost!
    "Damn it!"
    The face of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir was ashen as he looked in the direction Qinchuan had left, unable to stop himself from cursing through clenched teeth, his fists tightly clenched inside his sleeves, shaking with rage.
    Ever since he became the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, he had never experienced such humiliation.
    This grievance was hard to swallow!
    "Elder Hong, who exactly is that Ye Xuanji?"
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir did not recognize Ye Xuanji.
    Ye Xuanji had become a saint long before he was even born.
    After establishing the Taixuan Sect, Ye Xuanji seldom interacted with others, spending most of his time in secluded cultivation.
    Although not a few people knew of Ye Xuanji's name, those who recognized him were far fewer.
    And a young disciple like the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir had not even heard of Ye Xuanji's name.
    "He is someone with great talent, who has been acclaimed as the youngest Saint in the last thirty thousand years."
    The man in the red robe also had an unhappy expression, but his face softened a bit when facing the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir was the most stunning talent they had seen in nearly a thousand years, greatly valued and vigorously nurtured by the high levels of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Men like the one in the red robe were his Protectors.
    "So, this person is a cultivator of our Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom? Not a strong warrior from another ancient kingdom?"
    Hearing the words of the man in the red robe, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir's eyes immediately flashed a sharp light, and his expression turned cold.
    The man in the red robe nodded and spoke, "This person became a saint ten thousand years ago, the youngest of his time, astonishing the world. Even the Tianyuan Royal Family had invited him, offering a very high position and huge benefits, wishing to win him over, but he refused them."
    "Aside from the Tianyuan Royal Family, our Jiuli Ghost Sect, along with the Heavenly Sword Sect and Burning Heaven Sect, had also extended invitations to him at the time, but he similarly rejected them."
    "It is said that afterward, he established his own sect and founded one known as the Taixuan Sect."

 Chapter 220 Unforgivable

    The Jiuli Saint Heir's eyes were cold as ice."So it seems, that kid is probably not from any other Ancient Kingdom?"
    "Investigate! We must find out the origin of this person!"
    "How dare he provoke the Jiuli Ghost Sect like this and become an enemy of the Jiuli Ghost Sect. This matter will not be let go, unforgivable!"
    The Jiuli Saint Heir said grimly, his killing intent stronger than ever, having never suffered such a setback and humiliation before.
    The red-robed elder nodded, his gaze equally cold.
    This matter, even if the Jiuli Saint Heir didn't mention it, they would not let it go.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect, must not be insulted!
    Neither can it be challenged!
    "Those who offend the Jiuli, shall be killed without mercy!"
    The grey-robed elder's face was fierce as he held his broken arm, his voice filled with murderous aura.
    "Take him and go!"
    The Jiuli Saint Heir glanced at Han Jiushan, who had nearly lost his life, snorted coldly, and ordered people to take Han Jiushan away as they swiftly departed.
    Only after the people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had all left,
    did the crowd gradually disperse.
    At the same time, voices of discussion about what had just happened began to emerge. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Who would have thought that even the tyrannical Jiuli Ghost Sect could suffer a setback."
    "I have no idea what that kid's background is for him to dare provoke the Jiuli Ghost Sect like that, showing no regard for them. Moreover, despite his young age, he even had a Saint following him as his Protector."
    "Did you feel it just now? That kid seemed to harbor killing intent towards the Jiuli Ghost Sect members just now. If the Jiuli Ghost Sect members hadn't shown weakness at the last moment, that kid might have actually ordered the killing of the Jiuli Ghost Sect members."
    "Yeah, that kid is just too arrogant and tyrannical, absolutely terrifying. Now I've witnessed what real recklessness is. Has anyone dared to challenge and suppress the Jiuli Ghost Sect like this in all these years? He must be the first, right?"
    "What do you think that kid's background is? The Saint by his side seems somewhat familiar, I think I've heard that name somewhere..."
    Many people were discussing spiritedly, expressing their amazement.
    Even a number of female Martial Artists and female Cultivators, when talking about Qinchuan, had eyes that sparkled with interest.
    "Even the presence of the Jiuli Saint Heir has been overshadowed by him. That young man is so domineering, and he's also very handsome."
    Some female Martial Artists and female Cultivators also discussed with laughter, although the points of their discussion seemed somewhat different from others.
    The tumult of the moment spread rapidly like a tidal wave, spreading far and wide, and astonishing countless people.
    "Did you see clearly, is it really that guy?"
    In an inn, a young man received the report and immediately his eyes blazed up as he looked at a disciple in front of him. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire
    This young man was none other than the Sunset Sect Saint Heir, Bai Qiushan.
    "Saint Heir, your disciple saw it clearly, it's definitely that guy, no mistake. Back in the Myriad Spirit Garden, the ferocity he demonstrated, even if he turned to ash, I could recognize him!"
    The Sunset Sect disciple in front of Bai Qiushan asserted firmly.
    Saying he could recognize him even as ash was naturally an exaggeration, but it clearly showed his confidence in his statement.
    On hearing this, Bai Qiushan couldn't help but take a deep breath, "I didn't expect him to have come to Dongling County, to Tianqing City..."
    Towards Qinchuan, Bai Qiushan still felt incredibly wary in his heart.
    In the Myriad Spirit Garden, the scene of Qinchuan's massacre and the terrible murderous aura, like Asura descending to the world, still made him feel frightened and relieved whenever he remembered it.
    His eyes flickered as he looked at the Sunset Sect disciple and said in a focused tone, "You just mentioned he has a Saint following him as his Protector? And also, he didn't even give face to the Jiuli Ghost Sect, openly challenging them?"
    "Isn't this person a disciple of the Congyun Sect? When did the Congyun Sect get a saint? And he became this person's protector?"
    Bai Qiushan had some shock and suspicion.
    "I also find this matter strange, but it's absolutely true, all witnessed by my own eyes, it's not a fake."
    The disciple was also somewhat puzzled as he said this, then patted his chest, ensuring the reliability of the news, confirming that it wasn't just hearsay.
    Bai Qiushan nodded and replied, "I naturally trust what Brother Li says."
    Following that, Bai Qiushan fell into deep thought, and suddenly remembered the events that had happened in Shanhe County previously.
    "Before, our sects had sent people hurriedly to Shanhe County to attack the Congyun Sect, only to learn halfway that the major sects of Shanhe County had failed in their assault on the Congyun Sect, nearly succeeding but ultimately falling short, and as a result, the powers from Dongling County were also forced to retreat."
    "Could it be that this saint is part of the remnants left by the Congyun Sect?"
    "Because of his presence, the Congyun Sect managed to survive under the assault of the major sects of Shanhe County, and even defeated them?"
    "It's just... Ye Xuanji... why does this name sound familiar to me?"
    Bai Qiushan guessed internally, and upon careful contemplation realized the name "Ye Xuanji" sounded familiar, but couldn't quite remember at the moment.
    "Regardless, the fact that Qinchuan dares to leave the Congyun Sect and appear in Tianqing City, this must be reported to the sect."
    After a brief contemplation, Bai Qiushan immediately decided to report this news to the sect.
    Back when the Myriad Spirit Garden had opened, the leading elder from his Sunset Sect had died because of Qinchuan.
    Thus, there were some grievances between the Sunset Sect and Qinchuan.
    The Sunset Sect also had an elder who had come to Tianqing City, and Bai Qiushan immediately went to see this elder and reported the matter to him.
    "What did you say? That kid came to Tianqing City and has a saint following him, and this person also had a direct confrontation with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, openly provoking them?"
    Upon hearing Bai Qiushan's report, the elder from the Sunset Sect was stunned and exceedingly surprised.
    "I haven't heard of any saints still alive from the Congyun Sect, could it be this is what the Congyun Sect has been concealing?"
    "What's the name of the saint?"
    Sunset Sect elder Li Changhe asked.
    "Ye Xuanji."
    Bai Qiushan promptly responded.
    "Pfft..."
    "What did you say? What's the name of the saint?"
    Upon hearing Bai Qiushan's reply, Li Changhe spat out a mouthful of tea, his eyes widened in disbelief, suspecting he had heard wrong.
    "Elder Li, the saint is named Ye Xuanji."
    Bai Qiushan repeated.
    Li Changhe opened his mouth wide, put down his teacup, and looked at Bai Qiushan, "Are you sure his name is Ye Xuanji? Do you know who Ye Xuanji is?"
    Bai Qiushan showed a puzzled expression.
    "Ye Xuanji is the founding master of the Taixuan Sect!"
    "The Taixuan Sect almost completely perished in the battle against the Congyun Sect, and you're telling me their founding master is the hidden reserve of the Congyun Sect?"
    "The founding master of the Taixuan Sect, serving as a protector for that kid from the Congyun Sect and showing him the utmost respect?"
    Li Changhe had a look of incredulity, clearly skeptical about the situation.
    After learning who Ye Xuanji was, Bai Qiushan also stood stunned, obviously unable to make sense of the reasoning behind it.
    The founding master of the Taixuan Sect, how could he possibly be the protector of a Congyun Sect disciple?!

 Chapter 221 Fluorescent Floating Dust

    "Forget about all that. On the day when the major sects of Shanhe County attacked the Congyun Sect and failed, there was much that was strange about it. There must still be some underlying strength left in the Congyun Sect.""Since this person has now offended the Jiuli Ghost Sect, he is essentially seeking his own death. We don't need to rush to take our revenge; let's just sit back and watch the tiger fight the dragon, and see how the Jiuli Ghost Sect handles the situation."
    "Moreover, we can pass on the news that this person has appeared in Tianqing City to the other sects in Dongling County, but there is no need to mention the fact that a mysterious saint is accompanying him."
    Li Changhe stroked his beard, a sly look on his face, and spoke.
    The reason why he called it a mysterious saint was because he didn't believe that the saint accompanying Qinchuan was really the founding ancestor of the Taixuan Sect.
    That person was rumored to be the youngest saint in the Tianyuan Nation in the past thirty thousand years.
    Upon hearing Li Changhe's words, Bai Qiushan's eyes shone with understanding, immediately grasping Li Changhe's intention.
    Li Changhe evidently wanted to let them fight it out while ingeniously using someone else's hand to deal with the enemy.
    "Remember, when you reveal this information to the other sects, don't be too deliberate about it, so as not to leave any handle."
    "Back when the Myriad Spirit Garden opened, the disciples from other sects suffered heavy losses, almost all of them were completely wiped out. I believe that if the major sects learn that this person has appeared in Tianqing City, they definitely will not turn a blind eye, so let them test the waters for us."
    Li Changhe said with a light laugh.
    ...
    In Qinchuan's view, the conflict with the people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was nothing more than a minor incident.
    He didn't take it to heart.
    Nor was he worried about possible retaliation from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    When one stands at the pinnacle, one's perspective naturally broadens.
    One wouldn't care about petty matters they might see beneath them¡ªsuch was Qinchuan's current mindset.
    In his eyes, all beings were but ants; the Jiuli Ghost Sect was no exception. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire
    As he had said, in the vast world, through the great cycles of the age, countless powerful sects and great clans sparkle like stars, as numerous as grains of sand in the river.
    Where could the Jiuli Ghost Sect rank among them?
    On this small Divine Wilderness Continent alone, there are too many forces stronger than the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "Meager dust, glimmering motes."
    Qinchuan walked leisurely with his hands clasped behind his back, a soft chuckle escaping his lips.
    He shook his head, not giving another thought to the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Zhou Xi, following behind him, overheard Qinchuan's low muttering and couldn't help but look up at his figure. She could feel the carefree air about Qinchuan, that undaunted and unrestrained spirit, and that indescribable, strangely comforting sensation.
    This often left her spellbound, and she couldn't help but wonder, just what kind of person was this young master who was two years her junior.
    It seemed that no matter what, he always exuded such a serene demeanor; his calm eyes appeared never to show the slightest hint of panic or fear.
    Even faced with a behemoth like the Jiuli Ghost Sect, he remained composed and unruffled, as if he had no conception of fear.
    Zhou Xi shook her head; she couldn't see clearly just what kind of person Qinchuan was, but she felt reassured being by his side.
    Over time, even her own courage seemed to have grown, as if influenced by him.
    She thought back to how she had drawn her sword against disciples of the Jiuli Ghost Sect and had almost killed Han Jiushan.
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but purse her lips, realizing that she truly had been affected by him.
    In the past, she would never have dared to draw her sword against a disciple from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Ye Xuanji also slightly raised his eyelids, glancing at Qinchuan's retreating figure. Seeing how Qinchuan shaved off Jiuli Ghost Sect's prestige and yet could remain so leisurely and content, so indifferently comfortable, the trace of worry in his heart also completely vanished at this moment.
    "Have you found anything?"
    Qinchuan's voice came from ahead. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Ye Xuanji retracted his thoughts. Although Qinchuan did not turn his head, Ye Xuanji still slightly lowered his head in a gesture of respect and said, "Several months ago, news emerged that a woman, revered as the White Fairy from another country, would travel to Tianqing City to discuss and lecture on the Dao."
    "This White Fairy is said to possess an Innate Taoist Body, close to the Dao. Although her cultivation level isn't high, her understanding of the Dao is profoundly incisive. It's said that those who have listened to her discourse on the Dao often gain significant insights."
    "Furthermore, there are rumors that someone experienced a breakthrough and achieved the Dragon Transformation and became a saint on the spot after listening to her teachings."
    "Calculating the time, in a few days, this White Fairy will arrive in Tianqing City to establish her lecture hall and expound on the true essence of the Dao to the martial artists and cultivators there."
    "That's why Tianqing City is so lively. Martial artists and cultivators from dozens of nearby counties are all rushing over. It's no surprise that the Jiuli Ghost Sect's people would turn up here, likely attracted by this woman."
    Upon hearing Ye Xuanji's words, Qinchuan expressed slight astonishment, "Oh? A foreigner with an Innate Taoist Body is coming to Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom to teach the Dao?"
    "And she chose Tianqing City in Dongling County as the location for her lecture hall. Is she coming from the east?"
    Ye Xuanji nodded.
    Qinchuan laughed and said, "In that case, this White Fairy must have a keen insight, and she is likely from the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom."
    Ye Xuanji was surprised, "How does the young master know?"
    He himself had gone to gather information and naturally inquired about the White Fairy's origins, but he hadn't mentioned it to Qinchuan yet. Yet, Qinchuan had hit the nail on the head.
    Even if he guessed that she was coming from the east, there was more than one ancient country in the east, not just the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.
    In response to Ye Xuanji's puzzled expression, Qinchuan remained unbothered. With his hands behind him, he calmly said, "An Innate Taoist Body like that isn't something that just any place can foster."
    "To give birth to such a constitution, there must be a rich destiny to nourish it. Looking at the neighboring eastern countries, only the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom is the most likely to nurture such an existence."
    "As for the other ancient kingdoms in the east, some do have relatively decent destinies, but without a Great Emperor chosen by the Heavenly Mandate, it's still difficult to cultivate such a Taoist Body. With that in mind, the origins of this Innate Taoist Body are quite obvious."
    Qinchuan said, laying out his thoughts clearly.
    After listening to Qinchuan's analysis, Ye Xuanji was dumbfounded. He couldn't help but look up at Qinchuan's back walking ahead of him and shook his head with a smile, bringing his hands together in a respectful gesture, "The young master truly has an insightful vision, I admire you."
    He had originally thought that Qinchuan deduced the conclusion through the use of Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation, but after hearing Qinchuan's straightforward analysis, he was embarrassed to have thought so.
    Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation could indeed be used to speculate on the White Fairy's origins.
    But that required a very profound cultivation level, as well as a very high proficiency in Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation.
    But Qinchuan was only at the Meridian Opening Realm and merely an ordinary mortal martial artist, who hadn't even cultivated mana ¨C so how could he apply Heavenly Secrets Divine Calculation?
    "There's nothing to admire about this; it's quite simple to deduce such matters with a bit of thought," continued Qinchuan, seeing no great achievement in it.
    Knowing she's from the east and has an Innate Taoist Body, and understanding the birth pattern of such bodies, is it so difficult to speculate her origins?
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanji couldn't help feeling embarrassed, thinking to himself if Qinchuan was implying he was witless?
    After all, even though he was a Saint himself, a little face-saving would be nice.
    Zhou Xi, who was beside them, saw the respected Ye Xuanji, who was at the Saint Realm, being put at a disadvantage by Qinchuan. She struggled to hold back a laugh, but failed to suppress it and ended up laughing out loud.
    At that, Ye Xuanji's face darkened, and he felt even more awkward.

 Chapter 222 Innate Taoist Body

    "An Innate Taoist Body has emerged in the ancient Great Yan Kingdom, it seems that the destiny of the Great Yan Kingdom is not in decline."Qinchuan murmured to himself.
    Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji caught up with him.
    "Young Master, could there be some mystery to this?"
    Ye Xuanji couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
    Although Qinchuan seemed to be only sixteen years old, Ye Xuanji didn't dare to underestimate him at all.
    Back when they were at the Congyun Sect, he had already felt Qinchuan's profound knowledge.
    Hearing Ye Xuanji's question, Zhou Xi also looked curiously at Qinchuan.
    "The Innate Taoist Body is no ordinary constitution, this kind of constitution indeed has a closeness to the Great Dao, to say they are the heavenly favored is no exaggeration."
    Qinchuan spoke, "The birth of such a constitution requires a thick destiny to support it, and in these hundred thousand years, the Great Yan Kingdom has already produced a Great Emperor, so its destiny naturally goes without saying."
    "However, a Great Emperor who carries the mandate of heaven also needs to consume destiny, so after a Great Emperor emerged from the Great Yan Kingdom, its destiny has actually been gradually declining. Of course, this has a certain limit and won't immediately decline by too much."
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    "Under such circumstances, the chances of nurturing an Innate Taoist Body are not great."
    Hearing Qinchuan's explanation, both Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi couldn't help but furrow their brows, expressing their surprise and doubt, "If that is the case, then why would the Great Yan Kingdom still produce such an Innate Taoist Body?"
    Qinchuan's gaze flickered slightly before a smile appeared on his face, "There could be many reasons for this situation to occur, for example, the destiny of this Great Emperor from the Great Yan Kingdom could be so rich that it's terrifying, so much so that when he assumed the mandate of heaven, he did not consume too much of Great Yan Kingdom's destiny; rather, with his own destiny, he nourished and nurtured the Great Yan Kingdom's destiny."
    "If that's the situation, this Great Emperor of the Great Yan Kingdom is truly remarkable..."
    Qinchuan's gaze shifted toward the east, his eyes showing a bit of interest in the Great Yan Kingdom.
    Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi appeared thoughtful.
    "Aside from that reason, could there be any other causes for this result?"
    Zhou Xi asked out of curiosity.
    Qinchuan glanced her way and began to explain as if listing treasures, "There might be a formidable being who understands the ways of destiny, gathering destiny from other places to irrigate the Great Yan Kingdom, but this possibility is even smaller than the first."
    "The concept of destiny is elusive, intangible, and rootless; in this world, there are very few who truly understand destiny, let alone those who know how to manipulate it; in the whole Divine Wilderness Continent, they should be nearly impossible to find."
    Let alone the Lower Realm, even in the Divine Realm, those who are deeply versed in this way are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
    However, Qinchuan did not voice this thought aloud.
    "Additionally, there is another possibility, which is that by a stroke of fate, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse, it just happened to fall on the Great Yan Kingdom."
    Qinchuan said with a smile.
    "..."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji couldn't help twitching the corners of their mouths, opening their mouths wide in amazement, "A blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse, fate magically happening to fall on the Great Yan Kingdom? The chances of that must be almost nonexistent, right?"
    However, Qinchuan shook his head upon hearing this, his expression turning somewhat serious, "You are mistaken, the likelihood of such a situation is quite high!"
    "At least, compared to the possibility of a mighty being well-versed in the way of destiny reversing it, it is much more likely."
    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi immediately widened her eyes in disbelief, "How could that be?"
    Ye Xuanji's face was also full of astonishment, with confusion in his eyes as well.
    Qinchuan, however, just smiled and did not explain why.
    This was not because he did not understand the reason.
    Rather, it was because this matter involved the Divine Realm.
    Some people in the Divine Realm wanted to descend to the Lower Realm for various purposes.
    But the risks of the Lower Realm were immense, and not everyone was like Qinchuan, who possessed invincible strength that allowed him to ignore the restrictions of the Domain rules and freely travel between the Divine Realm and the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.
    Those who failed in descending to the Lower Realm, if unlucky, would be destroyed body and soul on the spot.
    But there were some lucky ones who, while traversing the Domain rules, only had their physical bodies erased and True Spirits injured but not extinguished, and managed to survive by chance from the backlash of the Domain rules, and were eventually reborn in the Lower Realm after transmigration.
    Such individuals naturally had quite extraordinary destiny. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Transmigrated deities of this kind were known as the fallen heavenly chosen.
    Of course, such cases were not commonplace, but neither were they too rare, at least it was much more likely than the appearance of powerful beings who were deeply versed in the way of destiny in the Lower Realm, reversing their destiny.
    Most of these heavenly chosen, who transmigrated from the Divine Realm, did so because they were in grave danger in the Divine Realm and so riskily broke through the Domain walls, descending to the Lower Realm in a desperate bid for a chance at life.
    Noises from various vendors hawking their wares filled both sides of the street.
    There were those selling medicinal herbs, those selling various materials for artifact refining, and also those dealing in magical treasures and weapons.
    Qinchuan casually glanced over the stalls; the items being sold were mostly common goods, nothing too valuable.
    Qinchuan naturally had no interest in these.
    He approached a stall and asked the owner, "Old man, are you a local of Tianqing City? Do you know where the Gongshan Family resides in Tianqing City?"
    His visit to Tianqing City in Dongling County was specifically aimed at the Gongshan Clan.
    "What Gongshan Clan? Is there such a family in Tianqing City? Take a look at my wares, young master; they're all good stuff."
    The stall-owning old man was hunched and skinny, but his eyes were piercingly bright. He leaned in close to Qinchuan, whispering mysteriously, "Young master, the goods here, I risked my life to retrieve them from various ancient relics. Each and every one is a genuine treasure, priceless¡ªyou'll definitely not be at a loss if you buy one!"
    "..."
    Learning that the other party did not know of the Gongshan Clan, Qinchuan shook his head slightly, feeling a trace of disappointment in his heart, but quickly concealed the emotion.
    As he heard the other party persistently marketing his products to him, Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh. He glanced at the items on the stall and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
    This stall was somewhat different from the others, selling mostly old and worn items.
    Furthermore, these items carried a faint earthy scent, and the dirt on them hadn't been fully cleaned off.
    It seemed that, just as the old man claimed, they were ancient items obtained from various ruins.
    What made Qinchuan even more astonished was that several of these ancient artifacts still retained some spirituality and were not just mere decorative items without substantial use.
    Qinchuan's interest was slightly piqued. His gaze swept over these ancient artifacts, but when his eyes landed on a rusty, broken sword, his expression stilled, and he became somewhat dazed.
    He picked up the broken sword, and an immediate sense of familiarity surged within him.
    "Ah, young master, you really have good eyes, selecting the most precious item from my stall at a glance!" said the hunchbacked old man as he saw Qinchuan pick up the broken sword and he immediately began to flatter effusively before launching into grand praise, "Young master, this broken sword is quite extraordinary, let me tell you, young master, this sword¡­"

 Chapter 223 Post-Immortal Ancient Script

    Hearing the hunchbacked old man's lavish praises for the broken sword, Qinchuan couldn't help but be amused and spoke up, "No need to flatter the sword, I recognize it.""Eh...? What did you say, young master? You recognize this broken sword?"
    The hunchbacked old man was momentarily stunned, then shook his head with a wry smile, saying, "Young master, you truly have a way with jokes. I've been in business for so long and have yet to encounter a customer like you who tries to bargain with such words."
    He thought Qinchuan said he recognized the sword as a way to haggle.
    "Bargain?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan was momentarily startled, then realizing the misunderstanding, he chuckled, shaking his head. He extended his hand, gently caressing the broken sword, and murmured softly, "In this world, I'm afraid no one understands this sword better than I do, the Asura Sword..."
    This was, after all, the battle sword he had used in one of his past lives!
    He was, of course, more familiar and understanding of this sword than anyone else.
    And hearing Qinchuan utter the name of the broken sword, the hunchbacked old man was suddenly shocked.
    On the broken sword, indeed, there were two ancient characters engraved.
    These two ancient characters were from a script used tens of thousands of years ago, known as the Post-Immortal Ancient Script, which had long since been lost to time.
    He had perused countless ancient texts to finally find the meaning of the two ancient characters engraved on the broken sword.
    These two Post-Immortal Ancient Script characters were unmistakably the word "Asura."
    Qinchuan, a mere sixteen-year-old youth, had managed to recognize these two Post-Immortal Ancient Script characters at a glance, naturally leaving the hunchbacked old man greatly surprised.
    "You recognize the Post-Immortal Ancient Script?"
    The hunchbacked old man asked with surprise, looking at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan smiled faintly, "I recognize some of it, I suppose."
    The hunchbacked old man stared at Qinchuan for a long time, then said somewhat earnestly to Qinchuan, "The Post-Immortal Ancient Script has long been lost, young master. It is truly surprising that you recognize it."
    "Since young master is familiar with Post-Immortal Ancient Script, could you help me translate some of it? I will be sure to reward you handsomely."
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    Qinchuan outright shook his head, refusing the offer, as he had no interest in this, and instead inquired about the price of the broken sword, "How much for this broken sword?"
    "If the young master agrees to translate a piece of ancient script for me, take the broken sword as you wish. In addition, I can also help the young master find the Gongshan Clan," said the hunchbacked old man.
    Qinchuan's brows raised as he responded, "The Gongshan Clan is within the city. With a bit of extra inquiry, it shouldn't be difficult to find."
    However, the hunchbacked old man shook his head with a smile, "Young master, I've lived in Tianqing City for generations, known as the know-it-all of the city, and even I have never heard of the Gongshan Clan. If young master asks others, I'm afraid there won't be any results either."
    "Since even you haven't heard of the Gongshan Clan, how do you propose to help me find them?" Qinchuan asked with a smile.
    "I have my ways, as long as the Gongshan Clan that the young master is looking for truly appeared in Tianqing City, whether they are now ruined, have changed names, or have moved away, I can definitively find them for the young master," confidently asserted the hunchbacked old man, patting his chest.
    Qinchuan, toying with the broken sword in his hand, asked, "How long will it take?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Within half a month, there will definitely be news."
    "Too long, seven days."
    "Seven days... That might be a bit tight, and it will cost me a lot..."
    The hunchbacked old man hesitated.
    "Even in the Post-Immortal Ancient Era, there were very few who would use Post-Immortal Ancient Script to etch anything, save for some Ancient Secret Techniques from the Post-Immortal Ancient Era, or some Great Secrets about the Ancient Immortal Era."
    "As everyone knows, during the Ancient Immortal Era and the Post-Immortal Ancient Era, Dao Magic was at its peak, and that period saw the rise of many famed techniques and great secrets that shook the world. These techniques and secrets were all incredibly profound, but, regrettably, during the Ancient Immortal Era and Post-Immortal Ancient Era, two consecutive dark upheavals known as the 'Heavenly Burial' occurred, and the vast majority of the ancient named techniques and great secrets were obliterated, their lineages severed,"
    Qinchuan did not look at the hunchbacked old man, but just kept rubbing the broken sword in his hand, speaking leisurely.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hunchbacked old man's face changed dramatically, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Qinchuan.
    He had not expected Qinchuan to have such an in-depth understanding of the Ancient Immortal Era and the Post-Immortal Ancient Era.
    In just a few words, Qinchuan had pinpointed what he intended to do.
    And this matter was originally his secret.
    The ancient named techniques and great secrets from the Post-Immortal Ancient Era are, even now, things that people would fight over, to the point of breaking their heads and spilling blood.
    Their value is hardly less than that of Imperial Arts!
    That era produced far too many named techniques and great secrets, each one incredibly powerful.
    He stared intently at Qinchuan for a moment, then took a deep breath, "Alright, seven days' time, I will find out the whereabouts of the Gongshan Clan for you."
    Qinchuan gave a slight smile, "In that case, let's go."
    "Go where?"
    The hunchbacked old man was taken aback.
    "Aren't you wanting me to translate the Post-Immortal Ancient Script for you? I happen to be free now, so I might as well do the translation for you first,"
    The hunchbacked old man's eyes lit up upon hearing this and said, "Aren't you afraid that after I translate for you now, I will go back on my word and not look up the Gongshan Clan for you?"
    "You could try."
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently.
    After hearing this, the hunchbacked old man glanced at Ye Xuanji, who was following behind Qinchuan, and a strange light flashed in his eyes. Then he cracked a smile and said, "The young master certainly has great courage,"
    "Since that is the case, please wait a moment, young master, while I get things ready."
    Afterward, the hunchbacked old man quickly packed up his stall and led Qinchuan to a secluded residence in the city.
    "Young master, you mentioned earlier that you recognize this broken sword, do you truly recognize it?"
    Seeing Qinchuan still playing with the broken sword in his hand all the way, the hunchbacked old man couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
    "Is there a problem?"
    Qinchuan responded.
    This was the sword he had used in his past life, forged from Divine Slaying Stone mixed with Chaotic Immortal Gold, unrivaled in sharpness and also possessing a Spiritual Attack Attribute, having accompanied him for a long period.
    However, the sword had broken when Qinchuan entered the Immortal Burial Site in his previous life, and the Artifact Spirit inside had dissipated as a result; the sword had thus become useless.
    Qinchuan had wanted to recreate an Artifact Spirit for it, but ultimately did not do so.
    A recreated Artifact Spirit would never be the same as the original.
    Latter, he had buried this sword in the Abyss outside of the Immortal Burial Site, but he never expected to see it here again.
    The hunchbacked old man rolled his eyes and said, "I have already given this sword to you, young master, so you don't need to insist that you recognize this sword anymore, right?"
    He had always thought that Qinchuan's earlier claim to recognize the sword was an attempt to haggle over the price.
    But now, since he had already given the sword to Qinchuan, there was no need for that anymore.
    Qinchuan did not explain but asked, "Where did you get this sword from?"
    "I excavated it from an ancient Abyss ruin three years ago."
    To this, the hunchbacked old man did not conceal anything and replied.

 Chapter 224 Emperors Essence Pill!

    "An ancient abyss site?!"Upon hearing the hunchbacked old man's words, Qinchuan's gaze suddenly sharpened, and he stopped in his tracks.
    Originally, he had buried that sword in an abyss outside the Immortal Burial Site!
    And now, the hunchbacked old man was saying that he had excavated the sword from an ancient abyss site!
    This matter was fraught with oddities.
    "Which ancient abyss site? Where is it?"
    Qinchuan asked in a deep voice.
    Regarding the Immortal Burial Site, there were too many mysteries.
    Anything related to it, or that might be related, he would pay special attention to.
    The broken sword, once interred by him outside of the Immortal Burial Site in the Devouring Abyss, had now mysteriously made its way here, and the place where the other party had excavated this sword was also an abyss, an ancient abyss site!
    "It's thirty thousand li west of Dongling County, beneath the cliffs outside Mingjue Mountain. A few years ago, a deep fissure suddenly appeared there, revealing an abyss with many ancient objects emerging, attracting quite a few people,"
    "However, if you're thinking about exploring there, I advise you to give up that idea. It's not a benevolent place. Many people went there to explore back in the day and many died."
    "Even I did not dare to delve deeply, or I fear I would not have come out whole."
    The hunchbacked old man was very wary of that place.
    Qinchuan glanced at the hunchbacked old man: "Is that so? Even with your Saint Realm Cultivation Level, you dared not delve deep. It seems that the place is indeed unusual."
    As Qinchuan's words fell, the hunchbacked old man immediately froze in place, and at the same time, a blazing gaze fell upon Qinchuan, full of astonishment.
    "How did you see through it?"
    The hunchbacked old man stared at Qinchuan with a wary expression and asked in a deep voice.
    He was referring to his cultivation level within the Saint Realm.
    He had carefully concealed his cultivation level, living in seclusion in Tianqing City for many years, and no one had ever seen through him.
    Yet, Qinchuan had now identified his Cultivation Realm at a glance.
    To the hunchbacked old man, Qinchuan was nothing more than a low-rank martial artist at the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    A mere low-rank martial artist at the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm could actually see through his hidden Saint Realm cultivation level at a glance. This was truly inconceivable and terrifying to hear.
    "What? He is a mighty figure in the Saint Realm?!"
    Zhou Xi, who was following behind Qinchuan, was immediately startled, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise, evidently having no inkling that the hunchbacked old man was a mighty figure in the Saint Realm.
    Not just Zhou Xi.
    Ye Xuanji too was taken aback, turning to look at the hunchbacked old man with a spark of sharpness in his eyes, becoming silently vigilant.
    A mighty figure in the Saint Realm, concealing his cultivation level so deeply that even he had not sensed it - this was definitely no ordinary person.
    "No need to be nervous."
    Qinchuan waved his hand, signaling Ye Xuanji not to be so vigilant.
    He glanced at the hunchbacked old man and said indifferently, "It's no big deal to discern your Cultivation Realm. Your Breath Concealment Technique may be somewhat clever, but to me, that's all there is to it."
    The hunchbacked old man looked intently at Qinchuan, his eyes flickering, and he felt a certain wariness towards the young man before him.
    From the way Qinchuan had seen through his cultivation level with one glance, and how Qinchuan appeared completely indifferent to it, not taking it to heart at all, the hunchbacked old man sensed that this young man was not ordinary.
    "Who exactly are you?"
    The hunchbacked old man asked.
    "Who I am is not important, you just need to know that I can translate the Ancient Named Techniques and Great Secrets in your hands for you."
    "As for the rest, you don't need to know, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to get entangled with some unnecessary karma, especially karma that you can't handle."
    Qinchuan said lightly.
    The hunchbacked old man's expression changed at the words, and his gaze flickered as if he weighed something. Finally, he cracked a smile and said, "Alright, you're right. Ours is but a transaction. Who you are indeed doesn't matter."
    "However, to be honest, I am now somewhat uneasy about having you help me translate the Immortal Ancient Script."
    Qinchuan's expression remained unchanged as he replied, "You may choose not to have me translate, yet you must fulfill what you promised me."
    "Wouldn't I be at too great a loss then?"
    spoke the hunchbacked old man with a sullen face.
    Qinchuan cast him a nonchalant glance, "That's your problem."
    "That won't do. I, the little old one, have traveled far and wide, never engaging in such an unprofitable deal."
    The hunchbacked old man gritted his teeth and continued leading Qinchuan and the others forward.
    Before long, they arrived at the hunchbacked old man's abode.
    This was a relatively desolate area in Tianqing City, lacking the hustle and bustle of other places, and somewhat deserted.
    A simple courtyard, a house that looked somewhat dilapidated, yet upon pushing the door open, there was an entirely different world.
    As they stepped through the door, everyone felt as if they had passed through a gentle curtain of water, and then the view before them suddenly brightened.
    What met their eyes was not the four walls of a house, but a picturesque world.
    All around was verdant greenery, with small mountain ranges stretching endlessly, encircling a valley.
    Inside the valley, birds chirped and flowers fragranced, with spiritual medicine wafting a pleasant scent that refreshed the soul.
    Thick spiritual energy lingered everywhere.
    "That is... Panlong Fruit?!"
    Zhou Xi couldn't help exclaiming upon seeing a spiritual tree planted in the medicinal field, on which was hanging an orange spirit fruit, shaped like a lantern with an immortal's face, emitting an enticing fragrance. It was a supreme spirit fruit, extremely rare and precious.
    Then, as her gaze wandered, she saw one spiritual medicine and heavenly treasure after another, some so rare that one wouldn't even recognize them, causing shock.
    The hunchbacked old man's collection was indeed abundant.
    Many of these Heavenly Treasures and Materials were worth a fortune, and if word spread, it could trigger bloody fights among many.
    Even Ye Xuanji couldn't help but be slightly moved.
    Qinchuan was also somewhat surprised. For a saint-level martial artist to gather so many of these world-rare Heavenly Treasures and Materials was indeed astonishing.
    However, Qinchuan didn't pay too much attention to it.
    In the eyes of others, these Heavenly Treasures and Materials may indeed be precious and extraordinary, yet to him, with his perspective, they weren't quite as dazzling.
    The hunchbacked old man also revealed a smug look and said, "These Heavenly Treasures and Materials are what I have collected over the years, visiting various places. They are the culmination of my thousands of years of effort. How is it, quite something, isn't it?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan simply smiled faintly, saying nothing.
    The other party was showing off in front of him, but he had picked the wrong person.
    Simply in the Myriad Spirit Garden before, he had gathered numerous supreme medicines that were tens or even hundreds of thousands of years old.
    Not to mention the boundless treasures he once possessed.
    However, when he carefully scanned through the medicinal herbs planted in the fields, Qinchuan revealed a look of surprise: "The Heaven and Earth Red Wood, the Silkworm God Crystal Fruit, Panlong Fruit, Hell Flower, Heaven Transforming Grass..."
    Qinchuan recited the names one by one, including those that Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji couldn't recognize. Now, Qinchuan listed them like treasures in his possession.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan naming those world-rare, ultra-rare medicinal treasures, the hunchbacked old man was also taken aback, "You actually recognize the Hell Flower and Heaven and Earth Red Wood, these kinds of spiritual medicines and treasures?"
    Qinchuan did not respond to him and, after a slight pause, he slowly said, "One hundred and eight main ingredients for the Emperor's Essence Pill, and you've managed to gather ninety-nine of them. It seems you have grand ambitions." S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "...!!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hunchbacked old man's eyes lit up intensely, and his fiery gaze abruptly fell on Qinchuan, while the cultivation aura he had been suppressing unintentionally leaked out, exploding with an astonishing pressure. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
    "You actually know about the Emperor's Essence Pill!"
    The hunchbacked old man looked at Qinchuan in shock, this sixteen-year-old youth had given him too many surprises, and even made him feel an inexplicable wariness!

 Chapter 225 Silver Pages

    The Emperor's Essence Pill, this is a rarely known, long-lost elixir.Its sole purpose is to help cultivators condense the Imperial Dao Laws, increasing the success rate of breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm!
    To become a Great Emperor and bear the Mandate of Heaven, one must first achieve the Quasi-Emperor status, establish the foundation of the Imperial Dao Laws, and lay the groundwork for the Imperial Dao Domain; only then can one have the hope of bearing the Mandate of Heaven and attaining the position of a Great Emperor.
    However, assaulting the Quasi-Emperor Realm is no easy feat.
    In the entire Tianyuan Nation, there are at least several billion beings.
    But the number of powerful individuals in the Quasi-Emperor Realm can be counted on one's fingers. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Presently, the acknowledged Quasi-Emperors in the Tianyuan Nation exist within the Tianyuan Royal Family and powers such as the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Among them, the Tianyuan Royal Family openly boasts three Quasi-Emperors.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Burning Heaven Sect each have one Quasi-Emperor at the helm.
    Although these are just the visible strengths, such ancient powers often conceal hidden depths. Nonetheless, the number of Quasi-Emperors is certainly not high.
    One can only imagine how difficult it is to achieve the status of a Quasi-Emperor.
    Therefore, with its ability to aid in the condensation of Imperial Dao Laws and increase the chances of assaulting the Quasi-Emperor Realm, the preciousness of the Emperor's Essence Pill can be well understood.
    If news of the Emperor's Essence Pill were to spread, it would surely lead to a bloodbath, causing upheaval throughout the entire Tianyuan Nation.
    The Tianyuan Royal Family, Jiuli Ghost Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect, and Burning Heaven Sect, among other towering giants, would be alerted.
    At this moment, the hunchbacked elder was shocked that Qinchuan knew about the Emperor's Essence Pill and a hint of wariness, along with a trace of chill, surfaced in his eyes.
    The news of the Emperor's Essence Pill must not be leaked; otherwise, he would face deadly peril.
    Qinchuan noticed what the hunchbacked elder was thinking and smiled indifferently, "Just a mere Emperor's Essence Pill, not something I care about. You needn't worry about anything."
    The hunchbacked elder glanced at Ye Xuanji standing next to Qinchuan and refrained from acting impulsively.
    If Ye Xuanji were not present, he would have certainly taken immediate action to control Qinchuan.
    However, Qinchuan himself was unconcerned; even without Ye Xuanji, he would not have regarded the other party as any threat.
    "How do you know about the Emperor's Essence Pill? As far as I know, this type of elixir has long been lost," said Qinchuan with some curiosity as he looked at the hunchbacked elder.
    Of course, he was familiar with the Emperor's Essence Pill.
    After all, it was an elixir created by the Pill Ancestor in ancient times.
    And the Pill Ancestor was once merely an alchemic apprentice under Qinchuan, later taken in as a disciple by him.
    The Pill Ancestor did indeed have a keen aptitude; with Qinchuan's guidance, he pioneered numerous precious elixirs that still are renowned today.
    The Emperor's Essence Pill was one such elixir.
    But although the effectiveness of the Emperor's Essence Pill is astonishing and its purposes extraordinary, enabling one to assault the Quasi-Emperor Realm, the cost is too great, and there are numerous negative effects.
    By relying on the Emperor's Essence Pill to condense the rules of the Imperial Dao, one would find they are not complete, nor sufficiently tight and powerful, which would severely affect future development.
    Moreover, among the main ingredients for refining the Emperor's Essence Pill, some contain toxins, specifically, toxins that target the spirit, which can devour a person's reason. If one's will is not strong enough, even if they achieve the Quasi-Emperor Realm, they might lose their sanity and become a killing machine, bringing calamity upon the world.
    Later, the Pill Ancestor brought this elixir to Qinchuan, seeking a way to improve it.
    After a long discussion, the two of them jointly improved the Emperor's Essence Pill, eliminating some of its negative effects, and renamed the improved pill the Emperor Breakthrough Pill.
    Based on the herbs in the hunchbacked old man's courtyard, Qinchuan deduced that the other party intended to refine the Emperor's Essence Pill.
    However, what made Qinchuan curious was that the Emperor's Essence Pill had long been listed as a Prohibition Pill, and the pill recipe for it had long been lost. How did the other party come into possession of the recipe for the Emperor's Essence Pill?
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hunchbacked old man fell silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Regarding the Emperor's Essence Pill, I too learned about it from some Ancient Books. Afterwards, I specifically searched for information related to it and collected many pill recipes from ancient ruins, and ultimately was lucky enough to obtain an incomplete recipe for the Emperor's Essence Pill."
    The version of the Emperor's Essence Pill recipe he obtained was incomplete; the recipe was missing a corner, and several main ingredients were unspecified.
    Nevertheless, he still sought ways to gather the herbs listed in the incomplete recipe, planning to later seek out an Alchemy Dao Grandmaster who could deduce and complete the missing main ingredients.
    Listening to the hunchbacked old man's words, Qinchuan couldn't help but mutter, "It seems that the destruction of the Emperor's Essence Pill recipe back then was not thorough enough."
    The hunchbacked old man looked at Qinchuan and asked, "How do you know about the Emperor's Essence Pill? Very few people in the world today are aware of this elixir. How did you come to know of it?"
    Qinchuan gave him a glance, his expression calm, "How I know about the Emperor's Essence Pill is of no concern to you. However, I advise you not to collect the ingredients for refining the Emperor's Essence Pill any further. The pill has significant drawbacks, and even if you do manage to gather all the ingredients and refine the Emperor's Essence Pill to attempt the Quasi-Emperor Realm breakthrough, I fear your end might not be good."
    The hunchbacked old man's complexion changed. He was aware of some of the negative consequences of the Emperor's Essence Pill, but he took a deep breath and said, "As long as there is a chance to increase my success in achieving the Quasi-Emperor status, I can accept any consequence!"
    Qinchuan looked at him in surprise, "You are also prepared to lose your sanity and become a mindless slaughterer?"
    A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the hunchbacked old man's eyes, "Indeed!"
    Qinchuan looked deeply at him and said nothing more. The other was only in the Saint Realm at present, with the Supreme Saint Realm in between him and the Quasi-Emperor Realm. He was desperate to reach the Quasi-Emperor status regardless of the cost, which certainly had a reason behind it.
    However, Qinchuan did not intend to inquire further, as he had no interest in delving deeper.
    Yet the hunchbacked old man looked at Qinchuan and asked, "Since you know so much about the Emperor's Essence Pill, do you have the complete pill recipe with you?"
    "No."
    Qinchuan flatly denied it, as the Emperor's Essence Pill was classified as a Prohibition Pill with too many disadvantages.
    Since he and the Pill Ancestor had sealed the Emperor's Essence Pill, he naturally would not let the pill recipe leak out.
    The leakage of this recipe could bring great harm.
    Although success in reaching the Quasi-Emperor status with the Emperor's Essence Pill does not necessarily mean one would lose their reason, the chances were not small.
    If someone really did lose their sanity after ascending to the Quasi-Emperor status because of this pill, many people would suffer unwarranted disasters, mercilessly slaughtered by them.
    The hunchbacked old man did not expect Qinchuan to answer so decisively, and some of his own thoughts were thereby suppressed.
    He nodded his head and said no more, leading Qinchuan and the others into a different courtyard deep within the valley.
    Afterward, he took out an ancient silver page with great care from the depths of the courtyard.
    This silver page was not made of paper; it exuded a cold metallic sheen but didn't seem like metal. It was more pliable than metal, clearly a special material.
    And on this silver page, countless tiny characters were engraved, minute as dust particles, difficult to make out with the naked eye.

 Chapter 226 Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique

    As Qinchuan watched the hunchbacked elder produce a silver page, he was momentarily taken aback, feeling a sense of familiarity with it.He took the silver page and examined it with his Innate Pupils. The ancient characters, as tiny as specks of dust, immediately became clear in his sight.
    "This is¡­"
    Having seen the ancient characters on the silver page, Qinchuan couldn't help but reveal a look of peculiarity.
    For, it was quite the coincidence.
    The ancient characters on the silver page chronicled an Ancient Named Technique.
    And this technique was somehow connected to his past.
    The technique, known as the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, was something a follower under his command had spontaneously created after receiving his guidance. The technique was powerful, profound, and enigmatic¡ªcomparable to even some Imperial Dao Treasured Arts.
    However, the silver page only described the First Layer of this Ancient Named Technique, and it wasn't complete.
    "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
    The hunched elder had been paying close attention to Qinchuan and noticed his furrowed brow and peculiar expression after examining the page. He became anxious.
    If Qinchuan couldn't translate the information on the silver page for him, he didn't know where else to find someone who understood the Immortal Ancient Script to help him with the translation.
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "Translating it isn't an issue. However, I would like to know where you obtained this silver page from?"
    The hunchbacked elder spoke up, "All you need do is translate for me. Other matters concern you not."
    "Ordinarily that is indeed the case. Our transaction should mean I oughtn't ask more. Yet this silver page is somewhat connected to me," Qinchuan said.
    Instantly, the old man's gaze sharpened, his expression chilling, "Connected to you? Are you possibly thinking of wresting this item from my grasp? Even so, you ought to come up with a better-sounding excuse!"
    He certainly didn't believe the item truly had any connection to Qinchuan.
    For, the hunchbacked elder had obtained the silver page from an ancient, perilous secret realm, a place silent for untold years. He had accidentally stumbled into it by chance and fortuitously acquired the page.
    And now, the sixteen-year-old youth before him was claiming a connection to this silver page. Wasn't that outright nonsense?
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "You are overthinking it. I have no need to fight over this item with you."
    As he was speaking, Qinchuan casually tossed the silver page back to the elder.
    The Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique had been developed under his guidance by a follower back then.
    Having mastered the complete Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique himself, why would he vie for the other's incomplete First Layer?
    As for reclaiming the legacy, that was unnecessary too.
    Qinchuan placed great value on fate.
    If the other party could acquire this First Layer and also meet him, it indicated some destiny with the technique.
    Seeing Qinchuan return the page, the hunched elder hurriedly caught it, his gaze towards Qinchuan now filled with a bewildered amazement.
    He had originally thought Qinchuan's words were an attempt to snatch the silver page, but he did not expect the other to casually throw it back. This left him rather puzzled.
    "You really don't want to take this page?"
    The hunchbacked old man stared at Qinchuan with suspicion, his eyes still full of vigilance.
    Qinchuan chuckled and said, "This item indeed records an ancient named technique. You obtaining it is your destiny. As for taking it from you, I don't need to do such a thing."
    "The ancient named technique recorded on this page is called the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique. The technique has seven layers, each layer contains a powerful move, and the complexity is no less than that of the Imperial Dao Treasured Art."
    "The page you hold in your hand records only the first of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique."
    Qinchuan spoke confidently, causing the hunchbacked old man to involuntarily contract his pupils and his breathing to become rapid.
    He had possessed the silver page for quite some time and had sought countless Ancient Books, learning the Immortal Ancient Script, albeit unsuccessfully, but he managed to translate a few words and phrases from the silver page.
    Thus, he knew the silver page indeed recorded a powerful ancient named technique known as the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique.
    It was precisely because he had confirmed this that he felt an even more urgent desire to translate this secret ancient technique.
    At this moment, Qinchuan's words perfectly matched the snippets of information he had pieced together from the endless Ancient Books, indicating to the old man that Qinchuan was not deceiving him; the other party truly understood this Immortal Ancient Script.
    "The Oral Incantation of the first layer of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique clanged with the sound of swords, as the Qi surged mightily, Condensing Qi at..."
    Seeing the hunchbacked old man still on guard, Qinchuan directly recited the Oral Incantation of the first layer of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique.
    The hunchbacked old man, after checking the Ancient Books word by word and spending thousands of years of effort, had already translated some of the words.
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    Now, the Oral Incantation recited by Qinchuan astonishingly included these words, immediately stunning the hunchbacked old man.
    Qinchuan had only briefly glanced at the content on the silver page, and it was impossible to fully memorize such a profound ancient named technique with just a cursory look.
    Yet, at this moment, Qinchuan recited the incantation so fluently, proving that what he had said before was true; he indeed had a connection with this item.
    But this was somewhat ludicrous.
    A teenager knowing the Oral Incantation of an ancient named technique dating back tens of thousands of years, or even earlier, was too inconceivable.
    "Whew..."
    He took a deep breath, looked at Qinchuan, and said, "I believe you indeed have a connection with this item."
    Then, after a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "It's no harm telling you, I found this item over a thousand years ago, in a hidden ancient realm."
    "An ancient hidden realm?"
    Qinchuan replied with slight surprise, "Where is this realm?"
    "On the border between Tianyuan Nation and Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, there is a concealed valley that hides an abandoned ancient realm. The space inside is very unstable. I ventured inside to explore and found this item," the hunchbacked old man said. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan nodded upon hearing this, not saying much else, but inwardly, he was deep in thought. The companion from his past had long since entered the Divine Realm.
    This silver page should have been passed down to his descendants and treated as a family legacy. How did it end up in an abandoned ancient realm at the border between Tianyuan Nation and Great Yan Ancient Kingdom?
    Moreover, he remembered that the family established by his old companion wasn't located in Great Yan Ancient Kingdom or Tianyuan Nation, but rather in the far-off western reaches of the Eastern Wastes.
    Shaking his head, Qinchuan handed the Oral Incantation of the first layer of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique to the hunchbacked old man and said, "I have done what I promised. Within seven days, I want information about the Gongshan Clan."

 Chapter 227 The Eternal Flower

    The hunchbacked old man was immediately thrilled upon obtaining the first of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique's oral incantations.A legendary ancient named technique, as valuable as Imperial Dao Treasured Art, with extraordinary power able to greatly boost his strength.
    However, he soon felt some regret; this ancient named technique was formidable, but he had only acquired the first of the Seven Absolutes, it was incomplete.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hunchbacked old man suppressed the excitement and regret in his heart, nodding to Qinchuan, "I will certainly fulfill what I promised you."
    "That's for the best."
    Qinchuan did not say much else, nor was he worried that the other party would slacken in his search for the Gongshan family after obtaining the first of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique.
    Not planning to stay any longer, Qinchuan intended to leave this place and find an inn to stay in Tianqing City while waiting for news.
    However, the hunchbacked old man stopped Qinchuan.
    "What now? Are you stopping us because you want to kill us to silence us?"
    Looking at the hunchbacked old man standing in front of him, Qinchuan smiled lightly.
    The hunchbacked old man's expression changed, but he quickly bowed to Qinchuan and explained, "My lord, please do not misunderstand; I have no such intentions."
    "Oh? If you don't intend to silence us by killing, then you must have something else to ask of us."
    Qinchuan spoke calmly, not perturbed by being stopped by a mysterious Saint Realm powerhouse; he was the picture of tranquility and composure, entirely unafraid.
    "You must want the formula for the Emperor's Essence Pill or perhaps the other six of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique?"
    Qinchuan said, glancing at the hunchbacked old man. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The hunchbacked old man gazed at Qinchuan and then took a deep breath before speaking, "It seems you had predicted that I would stop you; you brought up the Emperor's Essence Pill before me on purpose, didn't you?"
    He felt as though he had been completely calculated by Qinchuan from the start.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said with a slight smile, "That was just casual talk; you're being over-concerned."
    The hunchbacked old man looked at Qinchuan intently, more convinced of his own suspicion.
    After a brief pause, the hunchbacked old man said to Qinchuan, "Name your price. If you can help me complete the formula for the Emperor's Essence Pill, you can take away everything in this courtyard, no matter what it is."
    Qinchuan shook his head, "As I warned you before, do not go on collecting ingredients to refine the Emperor's Essence Pill. The drawbacks are too serious; even if you managed to luckily gather all the ingredients and succeed in refining the Emperor's Essence Pill, your fate still wouldn't end well, for it is a Prohibition Pill."
    "I am fully prepared to accept these consequences, you just need to complete the formula for the Emperor's Essence Pill for me; do not worry about the rest," said the hunchbacked old man.
    Qinchuan frowned, "If you were to fall into demonic possession, many living beings would die because of you. While my hands are already stained with blood, I have no interest in abetting tyranny."
    "However, you only want to increase your chances of advancing to the Quasi-Emperor Realm; there's no need to take such a dangerous risk to refine the Emperor's Essence Pill for that."
    Upon hearing this, the hunchbacked old man was taken aback. Just wanting to increase the chances of advancing to the Quasi-Emperor Realm?
    He couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
    Was it simple to increase the chances of advancing to the Quasi-Emperor Realm?
    The only methods he knew of, other than the Emperor's Essence Pill, involved a Great Emperor selflessly demonstrating his Imperial Dao Domain and Imperial Dao Laws for one to study and comprehend, thereby enhancing one's insight into the Imperial Dao Domain and Laws.
    But having a Great Emperor display his Imperial Dao Domain and Laws to help someone increase their insight was even more unrealistic than a pipe dream.
    Not to mention that the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom currently had no Great Emperor.
    And even if there were a Great Emperor, he would not do such a thing.
    As for the reason, one didn't need to say much to understand.
    "Ascending to a Quasi-Emperor is merely a matter of having a little aptitude; achieving the Emperor Realm isn't too difficult, so why would one need to consume their own potential and bear such great risks?"
    Qinchuan shook his head.
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    The hunchbacked old man felt even more skeptical upon hearing this, thinking the statement was outrageous to the point of absurdity.
    But what he didn't know was that what Qinchuan said wasn't an exaggeration at all, but the truth.
    His understanding was profoundly deep, and his comprehension of Martial Arts was incredibly thorough, grasping every realm from mere mortals to the peak of the Divine Emperor with complete clarity.
    In front of him, there were no secrets within any Cultivation Realm.
    Even advancing to a Quasi-Emperor¡ªand even further, validating oneself as a Great Emperor¡ªwasn't devoid of technique.
    Of course, aptitude remained important.
    However, relative to that, mastering these techniques could significantly lessen the requirements for natural aptitude.
    Without further ado, Qinchuan spoke up, "You want the recipe for the Emperor's Essence Pill. Although I have it, I cannot simply give it to you. However, I do have another formula, which has the same effect as the Emperor's Essence Pill, but its side effects are negligible."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the hunchbacked old man's eyes immediately showed a hint of astonishment, "A pill that has the same medicinal effect as the Emperor's Essence Pill but without its side effects?"
    "Exactly."
    "This pill is called the Emperor Breakthrough Pill, refined from the Emperor's Essence Pill with minimal side effects, almost nonexistent. If you want it, I can give it to you," Qinchuan offered.
    The hunchbacked old man stared at Qinchuan, his gaze flickering, and asked, "How do you have this kind of elixir?"
    "That's not something you need to worry about," Qinchuan waved his hand, offering no explanation.
    "What do you want in exchange?"
    The hunchbacked old man eyed Qinchuan. He knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch; one had to pay to obtain something.
    Qinchuan smiled slightly and said, "You should know, such an elixir is an invaluable treasure. Although the secret land you've opened here does have many rare wonders, they still do not catch my eye."
    "I need you to help me find something."
    The hunchbacked old man looked astounded, "What is it?"
    "The Eternal Flower," Qinchuan stated.
    The Eternal Flower was a crucial ingredient that he would need later to awaken his Innate Essence; it was exceedingly rare and difficult to find.
    Though it was named the Eternal Flower, in reality, once it blossomed, it would wither away within three years.
    Moreover, the Eternal Flower was extremely special and could not be preserved through Prohibitions or Mana.
    Therefore, although Qinchuan had found the Eternal Flower once before, he was not able to preserve it and had to search for it again.
    The main reason Qinchuan considered asking the other party to help find the Eternal Flower was because of the variety of precious herbs he had seen in the other's secret realm.
    In the secret realm, many ingredients for refining the Emperor's Essence Pill included a great number of rare items.
    Many herbs were nearly extinct, yet the other party had found so many, which showed a unique knack for finding Heavenly Treasures Materials.
    Perhaps he could assist Qinchuan in locating the Eternal Flower.
    However, Qinchuan didn't harbor great expectations for this; he saw it as a casual move in his game, trying his luck. If the other party did manage to find the Eternal Flower, it would be cause for joy; if not, it wouldn't matter much, as he would simply have to spend a bit more time searching himself.

 Chapter 228 Great Emperor Fate

    "You're looking for the Eternal Flower?"The hunchbacked old man's expression suddenly became one of shocked suspicion, clearly aware of the rarity of the Eternal Flower.
    "The Eternal Flower is exceedingly rare and grows in an unpredictable environment without any regular pattern, making it extremely difficult to find. Often it blooms and withers silently in places untouched by man..."
    "Although I have some experience in searching for various Heavenly Treasures Materials, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to find the Eternal Flower for you."
    The hunchbacked old man stated the truth, not daring to make such a promise offhandedly.
    Yet his words instilled more confidence instead, showing that he took promises seriously.
    "No matter, you just do your best to look for it."
    Qinchuan spoke up.
    He was of course aware that the Eternal Flower was difficult to find.
    Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked the other party to find the Eternal Flower for him.
    This was like casting a wider net, whether there would be a catch was all up to the will of heaven.
    The hunchbacked old man pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, I can promise you, I will do my best to seek out the Eternal Flower for you."
    Qinchuan nodded and said, "Before you look for the Eternal Flower, you'll first need to find the whereabouts of the Gongshan Clan." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "As for the formula of the Emperor Breakthrough Pill, I will give it to you once you have found the whereabouts of the Gongshan Clan."
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    Having said that, Qinchuan waved his hand and left the residence of the hunchbacked old man.
    He stepped out of the secret realm and returned to Tianqing City.
    "Master, you just gave him the first of the Ancient Named Techniques so easily. What if he doesn't diligently seek the Gongshan Family, or if he cannot find the whereabouts of the Gongshan Family?"
    Zhou Xi couldn't help but ask.
    Qinchuan however was unconcerned and said, "It's best if he finds the Gongshan Family within the agreed time frame, otherwise, the end awaiting him won't be very pleasant."
    Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji both felt a chill in their hearts from the calm words of Qinchuan, sensing an inexplicable coldness.
    The time Qinchuan and the hunchbacked old man had agreed upon was seven days.
    The three of them found a fine inn in Tianqing City to stay temporarily.
    "The Evil Warding Sword Technique emphasizes an invincible advance and even contains an air of sweeping away all evil spirits of the Three Realms with one sword. To comprehend this method, one must be broad-minded, maintain a spirit of uprightness and righteousness, and harbor a will to annihilate evil, only then can one grasp the true essence of the Evil Warding Sword Technique."
    In the past few days, Qinchuan occasionally provided guidance on Zhou Xi's cultivation.
    As his maid, Zhou Xi's cultivation level was indeed lower compared to others who had followed Qinchuan before.
    Fortunately, her aptitude was fairly decent and her Dao Heart quite firm, making her somewhat worthy of cultivation.
    Under Qinchuan's guidance, Zhou Xi's growth was quite swift, and she finally broke through the threshold of the Evil Warding Sword Technique, achieving proficiency.
    "Zzzap!"
    In a secluded courtyard, sharp sword light shot forth, imbued with powerful will. That one slash seemed as if it could shatter the demons and heretics of the Three Realms and Six Paths.
    "Not bad for your practice, but you're still some distance away from comprehending the Sword Intent. You must constantly communicate with the Evil Warding Divine Sword, which will aid in your understanding of the Evil Warding Sword Intent."
    Qinchuan casually commented before leisurely sipping his tea and suddenly raising his eyebrows in realization, looking into the distance. He then stood up and walked outside.
    Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji followed Qinchuan as they saw him rise.
    "It seems the one with the Innate Taoist Body from the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan has arrived, truly a destiny like a raging torrent. This Bai Xianzi is not simple," Qinchuan remarked, glancing towards the city gates of Tianqing City, lost in thought.
    Ye Xuanji, with his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, also began to feel some subtle sensations at this moment, his eyes filled with surprised speculation as he gazed towards the direction of the city gates.
    "You felt it too?"
    Qinchuan gave Ye Xuanji a glance and said with a light laugh, "The Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil is truly sharp when observing Destiny. Just this ability alone is enough to let you thrive anywhere."
    "You flatter me, my lord. Compared to you, I am but a slow learner,"
    Ye Xuanji responded with a bitter smile and a shake of his head.
    He had taken notice when Qinchuan looked toward the city gate with an unusual expression and only then did he look over in that direction, which led him to some awareness.
    In comparison to Qinchuan's instinctive reaction, he was clearly a step behind.
    "My lord, what exactly are you talking about?"
    Upon hearing their conversation, Zhou Xi was completely bewildered, not understanding at all what the two were discussing.
    Qinchuan, however, paid her no heed and instead stared toward the city gate, murmuring in a low voice, "Such dense Destiny, indeed worthy of an Innate Taoist Body. But even for an Innate Taoist Body, this intensity of Destiny seems a bit excessive."
    "This is the Destiny only one who bears Heavenly Mandate should possess!"
    Qinchuan's gaze shifted slightly.
    Zhou Xi finally understood.
    They were talking about the Innate Taoist Body from the eastern neighboring country.
    Reflecting on Qinchuan's murmured words, both Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji's expressions changed drastically, shocked, "Destiny of bearing a Heavenly Mandate? My lord, are you suggesting that the Innate Taoist Body from the eastern neighboring country possesses the fate of a Great Emperor and might potentially bear the Heavenly Mandate in the future?!"
    Had anyone else made such a statement,
    they would not have taken it seriously, perhaps even scoffing at it as nonsensical.
    But since it was Qinchuan who spoke, the two who had been following him for some time and had witnessed his extraordinary capabilities couldn't entertain thoughts of denial.
    "Judging by Destiny, this Innate Taoist Body indeed has the fate of a Great Emperor, but this is only a prospect of becoming an emperor, not a certainty that they will indeed become one."
    "One's fate is predetermined at birth, yet the trajectory of one's Destiny is not immutable,"
    "A decision made today, a person met, an action taken, or even inaction, any of these can potentially alter the trajectory of your Destiny, where various causes lead to various effects."
    Qinchuan let out a light chuckle and said, "But that being said, those who possess the fate of a Great Emperor certainly have a greater hope of becoming an emperor compared to others, that much is undeniable."
    Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji nodded upon hearing his words.
    "My lord, can you tell me what my fate is?"
    Zhou Xi asked curiously, batting her beautiful big eyes.
    "You?"
    Qinchuan glanced at her and replied offhandedly, "Maid's fate."
    "..."
    Zhou Xi was so angered upon hearing this that she nearly passed out; she really shouldn't have asked this guy that question!
    "Don't be angry. Being a maid for this young master is your good fortune. Even that Innate Taoist Body from the eastern country, despite having the fate of a Great Emperor, wouldn't necessarily be accepted by me as a maid."
    "With this in mind, your fate is much stronger than hers," Qinchuan said indifferently, glancing at the sullen Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi immediately rolled her eyes upon hearing this ¨C as if someone of Great Emperor's fate would ever want to be his maid!
    "The Immortal Lady Bai has entered the city!"
    Just then, there was a sudden commotion in the street; someone shouted out loud, and instantly countless gazes were drawn there.
    Afterward, the crowd surged, and everyone rushed toward the city gate.

 Chapter 229 Fairy Bai Enters the City

    "Bai Xianzi has arrived, Bai Xianzi has entered the city!"For a time, the entire Tianqing City was boiling with excitement. Screams echoed everywhere¡ªit wasn't just the younger generation, but many of the older martial artists and cultivators were also unable to contain their excitement.
    This was because they had long heard rumors about Bai Xianzi.
    She was the favored daughter of the heavens from the powerful eastern nation of Great Yan, stunningly beautiful enough to cause the downfall of cities and states. More importantly, she had an innate affinity with the Dao, allowing her to easily grasp the principles of nature and the universe.
    It was said that many older martial artists and cultivators had gained immense benefits after listening to her lectures on the Dao.
    There were even rumors that she had once enlightened a Demi-Saint. Under her guidance, that Demi-Saint immediately achieved enlightenment and officially stepped into the Saint Realm.
    While the truth of this matter was still up for debate, by the time everyone had started spreading it, no one bothered to investigate the veracity of the claim anymore.
    Thus, once this rumor spread, it propelled Bai Xianzi's fame to its pinnacle.
    What kind of skill was it to enlighten a Demi-Saint, enabling them to achieve sainthood on the spot?
    Today, such a celestial figure had descended upon this place to expound on the Dao, naturally causing countless people to go crazy.
    So when the news that she was coming to Tianqing City to deliver a lecture on the Dao was confirmed, it had set half of the eastern regions of Tianyuan Nation abuzz, resulting in a massive influx of people into Tianqing City.
    Looking at the mad rush of the crowd on the streets, all surging towards the direction of the city gates, everyone's faces showed excitement and enthusiasm. Crying out "Bai Xianzi", Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh lightly, "It seems that Bai Xianzi's popularity is indeed not small, managing to drive so many people mad. The means to create such momentum are truly impressive."
    "Young Master, should we also go take a look?"
    Zhou Xi was looking forward to it as well, feeling quite curious about Bai Xianzi.
    She had heard of Bai Xianzi's reputation upon entering the city earlier.
    Having just heard Qinchuan mention that Bai Xianzi had the destiny of a Great Emperor, capable of shouldering a heavenly mandate, her curiosity had grown even more. She wanted to see for herself how this person with the destiny of a Great Emperor was different from others.
    As they were talking, the noise from afar suddenly grew louder, the sound of carriage wheels rolling over cobblestones coming slowly, soon drowned out amid the resounding clamor.
    An exquisite carriage was approaching slowly from the head of the street, drawn by two black flood dragons.
    Those two black dragons were Sixth Rank ferocious beasts, the Single-Horned Black Dragons.
    The Single-Horned Black Dragons were notoriously vicious, one of the very powerful creatures among Sixth Rank ferocious beasts, with a strong aggression.
    But at this moment,
    the two black dragons showed no sign of ferocity and appeared extremely docile, pulling the carriage along.
    The delicate carriage had blue curtains hanging down, within which one could vaguely see a silhouette sitting quietly.
    The curtains fluttered.
    Those fortunate enough to cast their gaze inside beheld a form within the carriage who seemed otherworldly, captivating them so thoroughly they couldn't look away.
    They hadn't seen the face of the person inside the carriage. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The figure was covered by a thin transparent veil, revealing only her bright, clear, beautiful eyes, delicate eyebrows, a luminous forehead, and her graceful figure.
    Just that alone was enough to mesmerize many, stirring imaginations.
    She was pure as a true immortal, aloof from the world.
    In front of the carriage rode two elders on precious mounts, the Heavenly Horned Dragon Horses.
    Although these two elders maintained low profiles, it was conceivable that they were by no means ordinary.
    Following the carriage was a convoy, not a small retinue by any measure.
    This alone revealed much.
    This rumored Innate Taoist Body had significant origins, certainly not from an ordinary stratum of Great Yan.
    The very composition of her travel entourage was enough to betray her nobility.
    "Two Supreme Saints opening the way, what a grand display!"
    Qinchuan watched the approaching procession from a distance, his gaze falling on the two old men in front of the carriage, revealing a hint of surprise in his eyes as he chuckled lightly.
    Indeed.
    The two old men riding the giant Tianhorn Dragon Horses in front of the carriage were, indeed, two powerful beings from the Supreme Saint Realm!
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    Above the saints, there are the Supreme Saints.
    Above the Supreme Saints, there are emperors!
    The white fairy visiting from afar had two Supreme Saints opening the way and protecting her path, which showed just how prestigious her identity must be.
    You see.
    That Jiuli Saint Heir, as the descendant of one of the four dominant forces in the Tianyuan Nation, the Jiuli Ghost Sect, only had six cultivators from the Dragon Transformation Realm accompanying him.
    Not even a single saint was assigned to protect him.
    Yet this white fairy was escorted by not just one but two Supreme Saints, implying the vastness of her resources.
    The depth of her background was unimaginable.
    However, no matter what kind of background the other party had, Qinchuan didn't pay much mind to it, for no background was of any use in his presence.
    Although the arrival of two Supreme Saints was indeed stirring, Qinchuan was only slightly astonished.
    He then shifted his gaze from the two Supreme Saints, looking with interest towards the elegant and luxurious carriage behind them, and the white fairy of the rumors within.
    At his side, Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji both underwent a rapid change of expression, having heard Qinchuan's light murmur, they couldn't help but direct their gaze towards the two old men.
    "They, are they Supreme Saint Realm warriors?!"
    Zhou Xi was immensely shocked; Supreme Saints were truly elite warriors, even more esteemed and powerful than saints.
    This made her, who had scarcely seen even a few saints, extremely nervous.
    Upon learning the identities of the two old men as being of the Supreme Saint Realm, her heart couldn't help but race.
    Even Ye Xuanji was incredibly surprised at the moment, gazing at the two old men with deep emotion.
    Even the Crown Prince of the Tianyuan Royal Family probably couldn't have saints as his escort.
    This white fairy was indeed extraordinary.
    The noise on the street gradually subsided, as the martial artists and cultivators all stepped aside, clearing the way and positioning themselves at both sides of the road.
    The carriage quickly approached Qinchuan and the others.
    As the carriage drew near, a refreshing energy radiated outwards, causing everyone's souls to feel as though they were relaxing, experiencing an unprecedented tranquility.
    In the presence of this mysterious energy, all the chaotic thoughts in everyone's hearts subsided, as if they had dissipated like smoke.
    It was precisely because of this mysterious force that the noise on the street had quieted down so quickly.
    Zhou Xi was slightly dazed, somewhat immersed in this unique sensation.
    Ye Xuanji snapped out of it, his gaze toward the carriage revealing a look of sheer astonishment.
    Qinchuan, too, couldn't help but be slightly amazed and then couldn't resist admiring, "The Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic, huh? Truly befitting of an Innate Taoist Body, even such a profound Heavenly Dao tactic has been cultivated to such a level."
    The two old men riding the Tianhorn Dragon Horses had been resting with their eyes closed, but the sharp senses of Supreme Saint Realm warriors allowed them to hear Qinchuan's hushed whisper.
    Those two pairs of closed eyes suddenly opened, and a terrifying gaze abruptly fixated on Qinchuan.
    "Young master recognizes the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic?"
    A gentle voice, as pleasant as the song of heaven, arose from within the carriage, this delightful voice immediately mesmerizing many of the surrounding martial artists and cultivators.

 Chapter 230 Bai Ruoxis Invitation

    The voice coming from inside the royal carriage was extremely pleasant, like celestial music, and it seemed to carry a special kind of magic power, making people unconsciously feel close to it, even sinking into it.Even Zhou Xi, a woman of grace, couldn't help but feel a sense of closeness upon hearing the melodious voice of the oriole coming from the carriage.
    Ye Xuanji's expression also shifted slightly as he cast a glance at the carriage. With his profound cultivation level and extraordinary mind realm, he sensed something unusual.
    Qinchuan, of course, was not going to be moved by a woman from the lower realm and didn't even show a moment of trance. He simply laughed lightly in response, "The Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic is a mysterious scripture from the Dao Sect, aimed at calming the myriad emotions of anger, ignorance, joy, and rage within one's heart, suppressing all sorts of miscellaneous thoughts. It can truly be called a supreme method for cultivating the mind and nature."
    "With the true meaning of this tactic, one would not be alarmed even if the sky fell, the Dao heart would be crystal clear, without flaws or stains, able to suppress all sorts of inner demons and distractions in a single thought, and it even allows one to enter a state of clear enlightenment with ease, improving the efficiency of cultivation, and even increasing the chances of having sudden enlightenments in the Dao."
    Qinchuan spoke eloquently, not minding the two Supreme Saint Experts riding on the twin-horned dragon horses, who suddenly opened their eyes and cast a fierce light on him.
    As Qinchuan's words came to an end, the silhouette inside the carriage couldn't help but show a trace of surprise, and a pair of fair jade hands gently lifted the bead curtain, raising eyelids to reveal a pair of immaculate beautiful eyes that took a deep look at Qinchuan, "I did not expect this young master to have such a thorough understanding of the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic."
    "Ruo Xi will be holding a sermon tomorrow. I wonder if I could have the honor of inviting the young master to participate in tomorrow's sermon conference."
    Bai Ruoxi's voice, gentle and pleasant, drifted slowly from the carriage, and with it, a golden invitation floated before Qinchuan.
    This was the official invitation to the sermon conference.
    Although everyone could attend the sermon conference hosted by Bai Ruoxi, there were too many people, and the vast majority were doomed to only listen from the outskirts.
    Only those with an official invitation could enter the inner circle VIP area and listen closely to the sermon.
    It was no surprise that this invitation, which was just entering Tianqing City, was the first official invitation Bai Ruoxi had issued.
    The hot-stamped golden invitation, held perfectly still before Qinchuan, drew astonished reactions from the countless people on the street.
    "It's an official invitation from Immortal Bai!"
    "Who is that guy, to be so lucky as to receive an official invitation personally from Immortal Bai!"
    "..."
    For a moment, the previously subdued clamor surged again, and everyone looking at the golden invitation before Qinchuan showed eyes filled with envy.
    Qinchuan glanced at the golden invitation before him, a hint of surprise showing in his eyes.
    For on this golden invitation, there was a faint trace of Dao charm.
    "It's no wonder she's an Innate Taoist Body. Has she already merged with the Dao?"
    Qinchuan was inwardly moved, as her closeness to the Dao far exceeded his expectations.
    With just a cultivation level at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, she had managed to merge with the Dao. Even for someone with the Innate Taoist Body that naturally resonated with the Dao, it was difficult to achieve this at such a realm.
    He extended his hand and swept it, calmly accepting the invitation under the envious gaze of all those around him, handing it to Zhou Xi behind him with a slight smile, "If I were to refuse Immortal Bai's personal invitation, I'm afraid the surrounding crowd would tear me to pieces."
    Bai Ruoxi nodded, "In that case, Ruo Xi looks forward to your esteemed presence."
    Then she let the bead curtain fall, and the carriage, avoiding Qinchuan and the others, continued to move forward slowly.
    Many martial artists and cultivators on the street followed close behind, and some even looked at Qinchuan with a hint of jealousy in their eyes.
    To this, Qinchuan simply smiled.
    Watching the carriage go off into the distance, Qinchuan muttered softly, "This Innate Taoist Body from the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan is truly not simple."
    In his line of sight, majestic purple qi was swirling upward, with radiance that spanned thousands of miles and destiny flowing like a long river.
    "Young Master, does this Innate Taoist Body have any problem?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Xuanji spoke.
    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "This person is not only special in constitution, but her intelligence and wisdom are also extraordinary. The Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic is not easy to cultivate."
    "Moreover... this lady has actually gathered tremendous popularity by preaching the Dao along the way, attracting many dragon and phoenix-like talents to follow her, thus nourishing and refining her own destiny invisibly. If this method occurred by a lucky coincidence, it would be one thing, but if not, then things just became interesting..."
    A slight smile appeared on the corner of Qinchuan's mouth.
    Ye Xuanji's heart chilled upon hearing this, and he turned to look at the departing carriage. With his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil at work, he indeed saw the purple qi swirling above the carriage, with radiance that spanned thousands of miles and destiny flowing like a long river without end.
    This made him open his mouth in surprise, and at this moment, he finally understood why Qinchuan had said earlier that the other party had the destiny of a Great Emperor.
    Such a grand destiny could indeed only be borne by one with the destiny of a Great Emperor.
    "Young Master, this invitation..."
    Zhou Xi had just taken the invitation and when her gaze fell on the golden Dao Script on it, her mind was instantly captivated and immersed in it.
    It was only now that she suddenly came back to her senses, looking at the invitation in her hand with eyes full of amazement.
    "It's the charm of the Dao."
    Qinchuan said, "As expected, this lady has entered the Dao. With such a young age and realm, to be able to enter the Dao is no wonder she can travel far and wide to teach it."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Zhou Xi couldn't help but open her mouth wide in shock. The other party was not much older than her but had already entered the Dao, which was truly astonishing.
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    Only after entering the Dao, can one become a saint.
    And only then can one potentially prove the Dao and achieve it.
    Bai Ruoxi was not yet in the Saint Realm, only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, and had not even formally entered the Cultivator Realm, yet she had entered the Dao. This was tantamount to having already reserved a place in the Saint Realm and laid the foundation for becoming a saint.
    For her, stepping into the Saint Realm was almost a certainty; once her cultivation level was sufficient, she could easily become a saint.
    Such talent was enough to dazzle the world.
    "You need not be discouraged. Although your Taiyin Treasure Body is only a Treasured Body, its potential is not much less than that of an Innate Taoist Body. Becoming a saint is just a matter of course. Just follow me honestly, and what does the Saint Realm count for?"
    Seeing Zhou Xi looking somewhat defeated, Qinchuan said with a smile.
    Just at that moment, another procession of carriages suddenly arrived at the city gates.
    This procession was equally astonishing, all of them young prodigies, each with an extraordinary presence and distinguished demeanor.
    The mounts they rode were also unusual.
    The leader, a tall youth holding a black dragon pattern long spear and wearing purple golden battle armor, was uncommonly handsome, and his aura was very sharp.
    He rode a double-winged celestial horse that did not touch the ground, hovering half a foot above it; his black dragon pattern long spear loosely pointed at the ground, his cold and arrogant eyes disdainfully looking at the martial artists and cultivators of Tianqing City.
    "A double-winged celestial horse, a black dragon pattern long spear, purple golden battle armor¡ªisn't this the person rumored to be Ji Tianhao, the Saint Heir from Great Yan Ancient Kingdom who has followed the Immortal Lady Bai all the way here?!"
    Noticing the features of the handsome youth in purple golden battle armor, someone couldn't help but exclaim, suggesting that this Saint Heir was also a significant figure.

 Chapter 231 Saint Heir Haotian

    "I've long heard that Fairy Bai astounds all quarters, traversing far and wide, expounding on the Great Dao, bending many a hero to her will. Even the Saint Heir of the Haotian Holy Land, one of the oldest powers in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, fell head over heels for her, following Fairy Bai everywhere.""Saint Heir of Haotian is truly infatuated, to have followed Fairy Bai from the heartland of the distant Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, wandering the four corners of the earth; it's even said he nearly gave up his esteemed position of Heir..."
    "Alas, Fairy Bai is like a Heavenly Immortal descended to the mortal realm, pure and unblemished, and not even the Saint Heir of Haotian Holy Land, the most ancient power of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, could gain her favor..."
    Many people nearby couldn't help but discuss.
    "Chi la!"
    However, just as one of them finished speaking, an intimidating and imposing aura suddenly burst forth.
    The divine-looking young man seated on the double-winged celestial horse suddenly had a glint of coldness in his eyes. The black dragon-pattern longspear in his hand cast a cold light, sweeping the man off his feet and landing him at the feet of Qinchuan and his party.
    "Dare to wag your tongue about this Saint Heir, seeking death!"
    The Saint Heir of Haotian spoke coldly and arrogantly. As a martial artist and cultivator from another nation, he dared to be so unrestrained in the Tianyuan Nation's territory, striking at Tianyuan Nation's martial artists.
    He spurred his horse forward, his piercing eyes coldly fixing on the person he had just speared, who lay dying at his feet. With a flick of his longspear, he callously delivered another thrust, piercing straight through the man's forehead.
    Then, with a "pu" sound, he withdrew the black dragon-pattern longspear, raised his head to look indifferently forward, and continued to ride on.
    "Out of the way!"
    His icy gaze fell upon Qinchuan and his party in front of him.
    Seeing the arrogance and ruthlessness of the Saint Heir of Haotian, the chatter of the surrounding crowd immediately subsided, and everyone looked at the Saint Heir of Haotian with a touch of horror in their eyes.
    Qinchuan glanced at the Saint Heir of Haotian approaching on horseback and raised his eyebrows, "Even Bai Ruoxi was polite in my presence; who are you trying to intimidate?"
    As the name "Bai Ruoxi" was mentioned.
    The indifferent gaze of the Saint Heir of Haotian suddenly turned icy, staring at Qinchuan, he spoke in a chilly tone, "What are you worth to dare call Xi'er by name!"
    As his words fell, the black dragon-pattern longspear in his hand was thrust directly toward Qinchuan, exceedingly arrogant and unrestrained.
    However, the black dragon-pattern longspear couldn't reach Qinchuan as intended and was held fast by a powerful force.
    The Saint Heir of Haotian's eyes narrowed in an instant, and two elders from behind him immediately stepped forward, appearing on either side of the Saint Heir, slightly ahead of him, their eyes vigilantly fixed on Ye Xuanji.
    The might of a Saint spread out.
    Ye Xuanji stood by Qinchuan's side, his robe billowing, projecting a bit of the air of an immortal lord.
    Qinchuan's expression remained unchanged as he glanced at the black dragon-pattern longspear fixed in front of him, mere inches from him, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.
    "It seems Haotian Holy Land is truly regressing, are you lacking people? To allow such an impudent fool to become the Saint Heir?"
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    "What did you say?!"
    The Saint Heir of Haotian was already astonished to find his attack held by Ye Xuanji, realizing that there was a Saint standing by Qinchuan's side.
    "Entering another country's territory but acting rashly without restraint, what, you're upset I called you a fool?"
    Qinchuan gave the Saint Heir of Haotian a glance and then his expression turned cold, "Don't think it's just you, even if the old freaks of your Haotian Holy Land crawled out of their coffins, in Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, they wouldn't dare be so presumptuous!"
    "Presumptuous! You dare to speak so brazenly against my Haotian Holy Land, seeking death!"
    The Haotian Saint Heir was immediately enraged, and the two accompanying elders by his side also darkened in expression.
    "Young Master, the Saint Heir was reckless and bumped into you just now. On behalf of the Saint Heir, this old man apologizes to you. However, your words have insulted our ancestors of the Haotian Holy Land, which seems a bit excessive!"
    One of the elders spoke in a heavy tone.
    "Elder Zhao, Elder Mo, this person dares to be so brazen, why have you not swiftly killed him!"
    Murderous intent flickered in the eyes of the Haotian Saint Heir, and his aura was somewhat peculiar.
    Qinchuan glanced at him, his voice thoughtful, "No wonder he's so thoughtless in his words and deeds. It turns out that he's practiced the Haotian True Qi incorrectly and has become demonically possessed."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the two elders at the early stage of the Saint Realm, called Elder Zhao and Elder Mo, immediately showed a change in their expressions and looked at Qinchuan with surprise.
    "How do you know about Haotian True Qi, know about the Saint Heir..."
    The two elders looked at Qinchuan with shock and wariness, their hearts immensely shaken.
    The reason why the Haotian Saint Heir had been so thoughtless and violent was, just as Qinchuan had said, because he'd been demonically possessed during the practice of the Haotian Holy Land's Divine Technique, the Haotian True Qi.
    His practice had gone awry, allowing savage energy to overtake his reason, making him irritable and thus he acted without restraint.
    Normally, deviating during the practice of a cultivation method and becoming demonically possessed could have very serious consequences; at best, it could ruin one's cultivation level, and at worst, it could cause one to completely lose sanity, turning into a killing machine, or even causing his soul to scatter and perish.
    However, the Haotian Saint Heir, while demonically possessed, had not lost his cultivation nor his sanity completely, and considering that he had been following Bai Ruoxi, along with the fact that Bai Ruoxi practiced the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic, Qinchuan made an approximate guess.
    The Haotian Saint Heir had been following Bai Ruoxi from deep within the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, traveling all the way to the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom. Aside from his obvious admiration for Bai Ruoxi, there was another important reason; he likely sought to use Bai Ruoxi's help to suppress the evil thoughts and emotions and to mitigate the aftermath of being demonically possessed. Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
    He was demonically possessed because of his cultivation but had not lost his sanity or his cultivation level, which was probably due to Bai Ruoxi's suppression using the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic.
    "So it seems he's practiced himself into stupidity; no wonder his actions are so inept."
    Qinchuan gave the Haotian Saint Heir a glance. Having understood the reasons, he couldn't be bothered to quarrel with such a senseless fool and turned to leave with Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji.
    However, when the Haotian Saint Heir heard Qinchuan's words, he was immediately enraged, his eyes turning blood-red as unbridled savagery surged through his body, and the malevolent qi that had been suppressed by Bai Ruoxi's Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic immediately erupted.
    The two elders, who had been protecting the Saint Heir, also darkened in expression upon hearing Qinchuan's words and then noticed the Haotian Saint Heir's abnormal state, their faces changing immediately.
    "Saint Heir, quickly embrace your primal unity, steady your Dao heart, and do not let the evil thoughts shatter your reason!"
    The two protective elders urgently shouted, while using the might of a Saint to suppress his body.
    "Kill him, I want to kill him!"
    The Haotian Saint Heir growled.
    "Quickly take the Saint Heir to see Bai Ruoxi, and ask Bai Ruoxi to lend a helping hand!"
    Without delay, the two protective elders immediately led the Haotian Saint Heir toward the direction in which Bai Ruoxi's carriage had departed.
    As for Qinchuan, the two of them had no time to entangle with him any longer.
    "Young Master, how did you know that the Haotian Saint Heir was demonically possessed from practicing Haotian True Qi?"
    Ye Xuanji couldn't help but ask.
    "After all, the Haotian Holy Land is one of the oldest and most prestigious powers in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, a venerable holy land with a long heritage. How could the Saint Heir they choose be such a brainless idiot?"
    "Besides, the surge of malice in his eyes and the instability of his aura are signs of being demonically possessed. The most difficult technique to master from the Haotian Holy Land is the Haotian True Qi. Not only is this technique hard to cultivate, but it's also prone to deviation. This isn't the first time someone from their ranks has become demonically possessed while practicing this technique."
    Qinchuan looked at the departing convoy and casually said.

 Chapter 232 The Convention of Discourses

    The next day, Bai Ruoxi's debate conference was held as scheduled.The venue for the grand event was situated outside Tianqing City, at Green Blood Lake.
    Green Blood Lake, like a gigantic piece of amber, lay quietly among the mountains, surrounded by spiritual peaks and lofty green trees.
    In the mountains, there were plank roads that meandered grandly.
    In the distance, waterfalls and streams cascaded, resembling the Milky Way falling from the sky, a spectacular sight to behold.
    Amidst these mountains, Green Blood Lake's wide surface was calm and serene, its surroundings dotted with pavilions while willows gently swayed along both banks, birds sang and flowers fragranced the air.
    Under this magnificent scene, one's mood seemed to relax, blending with nature as one.
    This was the reason Bai Ruoxi chose to hold the debate conference outside the city, in this particular location.
    The city was filled with noise and disruption, only in this natural landscape outside the city could one find tranquility and serenity.
    With the mountains, flowing waters, the lake's mirror-like surface, swaying willows, and the chorus of birds and fragrance of flowers, one could easily feel closer to nature and more capable of appreciating it.
    In the center of the lake stood a pavilion, like a sacred lotus flower, erect in the heart of the lake.
    Around the Lake Heart Pavilion were a series of seats shaped like Dao Lotuses, quietly fixed on the lake's surface.
    Only those who received a formal invitation, the geniuses among the young, were allowed to ascend to these places.
    These seats were the closest to the Lake Heart Pavilion, the closest to Bai Ruoxi, and offered the clearest listening to Bai Ruoxi's preaching.
    At this moment, some figures were already sitting sparsely upon these Dao Lotus-shaped thrones floating on the lake's surface.
    And by the lakeshore, a crowd of young talents had already gathered, speaking in groups of threes and twos about various matters.
    "It is well-known that Fairy Bai excels at preaching and teaching. As someone with an Innate Taoist Body, her understanding of the Dao far surpasses that of ordinary people. I even heard that Fairy Bai has already embarked upon the Dao, so to be here and listen to her lecture is truly a blessing for us all."
    "Yes, Fairy Bai has entered the Dao at such a young age; her future advancement to the Saint Realm is beyond doubt..."
    "The Saint Realm? With Fairy Bai's astonishing talents, it wouldn't be excessive to say she could become a Supreme Saint, or even a Quasi-Emperor."
    "..."
    Many people chatted animatedly, excited at the opportunity to attend the debate conference hosted by Bai Ruoxi.
    Just then, a disturbance suddenly spread through the crowd.
    "The Saint Heir of Jiuli, Han Jiuming, has arrived!"
    Someone exclaimed.
    The crowd by the lakeshore parted at once, and not far off, Han Jiuming and his entourage stepped forward, heading straight toward the foremost Dao Lotus seat.
    As the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, one of the four great powers of Tianyuan Nation controlling dozens of counties in the eastern region of Tianyuan Nation, Bai Ruoxi naturally would not be stingy with sending a formal invitation to him.
    Under the attention of many, Han Jiuming walked to the circle of Dao Lotuses closest to the Lake Heart Pavilion and sat down on one of them.
    Those following him stood quietly on the water's surface.
    These individuals were martial artists and cultivators of no small cultivation level, standing on the water as if on flat ground.
    "I'm really envious, being able to listen to Fairy Bai's lecture up close."
    Some in the crowd said enviously; most of them had not received a formal invitation and could only find the best available spot along the lakeshore. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Saint Heir of the Sunset Sect had also arrived but currently had no right to cross the lakeshore and ascend to the Dao Lotus.
    Even though the Sunset Sect was considered a significant power in Donglin County and belonged to one of the Superior Sects there,
    the gathering of various factions' geniuses here was far too numerous.
    The Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was present, and compared to him, the Sunset Sect seemed insignificant.
    "The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect has arrived!"
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    Someone's expression tightened, and after Han Jiuming had ascended to a seat on the Dao Lotus, another figure stepped into the lake and walked towards the Dao Lotus ahead.
    It was indeed the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    The Red Blood Sword Sect, although not on par with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, was also a faction with deep roots, housing a Supreme Saint within its ranks.
    If the Jiuli Ghost Sect could be considered an ultra first-rate power in Tianyuan Nation, then the Red Blood Sword Sect could very well be regarded as a first-rate power.
    Apart from lacking a Quasi-Emperor, their foundation was not much less than that of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "It's been a while, Brother Jiuming, your elegance remains unchanged."
    The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect came by Han Jiuming's side, offered him a smile and a greeting, and then glanced at the seat next to Han Jiuming before finally taking a seat on a Dao Lotus circle behind Han Jiuming.
    There were very few Dao Lotus cushions in this foremost ring, a total of six.
    One had been taken by Han Jiuming, leaving only five.
    It was destined that many would come to listen to the Dao today.
    In his opinion, taking a seat in the second circle allowed one to clearly hear the preaching from the center of the lake; there was no need to covet those few countable positions in the first circle and thereby draw unnecessary attention.
    Qinchuan had arrived as well.
    "Excuse me, pardon me, please."
    Qinchuan, accompanied by Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji, made his way from the back of the crowd.
    "Who do you think you are, lad? A mere Meridian Opening Realm, and you dare to squeeze up front, looking for..."
    Someone was about to curse loudly, but when Ye Xuanji's indifferent gaze swept over, the man was suddenly startled and quickly shut his mouth.
    He felt a chill in his heart.
    A mere glance from an attendant by Qinchuan's side carried such authority; it was clear to him that this young man was no ordinary person but likely a descendant of some great power.
    Realizing this, the individual immediately stepped aside, clearing the way.
    Qinchuan, seeing this, couldn't be bothered to pursue the matter and led Zhou Xi and the others into the lake, heading straight for the front row, and took a seat right next to the Jiuli Saint Heir.
    As Qinchuan took his seat, the lake's surroundings immediately buzzed with disbelief.
    "Who is that guy? He dares to act so boldly, taking a seat in the front row, on equal footing with the Jiuli Saint Heir?!"
    "Yes, even the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect only took a seat in the second row, and this guy actually went past the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect and took a front row seat, equating himself with the Jiuli Saint Heir?"
    Many were astonished and could not help but speculate about Qinchuan's identity.
    For in this gathering, the chosen from all sides converged; what was being compared here were the backgrounds and foundations of each household.
    Those who could take a seat in the very front were, without a doubt, heirs of the top powers in Tianyuan Nation.
    Like the Jiuli Saint Heir.
    And now, Qinchuan, an unknown individual, had calmly taken a seat in the front row as well.
    It wasn't just the people around the lake who were shocked; even the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect sitting in the second row was bewildered. Looking at Qinchuan who had taken a seat in front of him, he furrowed his brows, wondering which power's descendant could be so presumptuous.
    However, when he noticed the token hanging from Qinchuan's waist after he sat down, he was instantly taken aback.
    That token, it was unmistakably the identity token of the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect.
    "The Congyun Sect?"
    The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect was immediately shocked.
    Wasn't the Congyun Sect that already declining faction? There were rumors it had fallen so far as to be considered an insignificant minor sect.
    This person is the Saint Heir of the Congyun Sect, yet he dares to be so audacious, surpassing him in taking a seat in the front row, on equal footing with the Jiuli Saint Heir?

 Chapter 233 Kicking Against the Iron Plate

    The moment he found out that Qinchuan, who had just taken a seat in front of him, was a disciple from the Congyun Sect¡ªa sect that had fallen so far as to become insignificant¡ªthe Red Blood Saint Heir's mouth twitched.Even he didn't dare to rashly sit in this front row, and yet, how did someone from the Congyun Sect have the audacity to sit down so composedly?
    If a figure like the Jiuli Saint Heir sat in front of him, he would have nothing to complain about in his heart, after all, the status of the Jiuli Saint Heir was there for all to see.
    But for you, a mere Congyun Sect disciple, to dare sit in front of him was unbearable.
    The Red Blood Saint Heir's face darkened immediately, and he stared at Qinchuan, who had just sat down, and barked, "Today, Fairy Bai is holding a discourse; anyone who enters this place is a genius from all walks of life. How dare you, with your mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivation Level and background from the inconsequential Congyun Sect, come to Green Blood Lake and consider yourself equal with the Jiuli Saint Heir? You're truly bringing shame upon yourself."
    Upon hearing the words of the Red Blood Saint Heir, the people around the lake suddenly stirred.
    "What? That kid isn't a disciple from some major sect?"
    "The Congyun Sect? Isn't that an already declined, insignificant little sect? How can that kid be so presumptuous as to take a seat in the front row and put himself on the same level as the Jiuli Saint Heir?"
    When they learned that Qinchuan was a disciple from a fallen force like the Congyun Sect, the martial artists and cultivators around him immediately began to discuss animatedly.
    In Green Blood Lake, Qinchuan looked back at the Red Blood Saint Heir and chuckled, "Consider myself equal with the Jiuli Saint Heir? The Jiuli Saint Heir hasn't even spoken yet, why are you barking from behind?"
    "What did you say?!"
    Enraged by Qinchuan's words, the Red Blood Saint Heir stood up abruptly from his seat, and those followers behind him immediately glared with cold sharpness in their eyes.
    "Dare to disrespect the Red Blood Saint Heir, you're seeking death!"
    One of the followers, eager to show his loyalty in front of the Red Blood Saint Heir, suddenly shouted and stepped forward, reaching out to grab Qinchuan.
    "Ruo Xi, chop off his paw."
    Qinchuan glanced at the man.
    As his words fell,
    a cold sword light, accompanied by the sound of a longsword being drawn from its sheath and carrying a faint Sword Intent, instantly descended.
    "Pfft!"
    "Ah¡­ my hand¡­"
    An arm was instantaneously severed, and the follower of the Red Blood Saint Heir screamed on the spot.
    "How dare you cut off my arm..."
    The follower clutched his severed arm, his face was covered in cold sweat from the pain, his eyes filled with resentment as he stared at Qinchuan and Zhou Xi.
    The martial artists and cultivators around the lake were all shocked by the decisiveness and strength of Qinchuan and his company.
    To grandly sever the arm of a follower of the Red Blood Saint Heir right in front of him.
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    It wasn't just them who hadn't expected it.
    The Red Blood Saint Heir was also astonished, not having anticipated that this trivial Congyun Sect disciple would be so bold and dare to attack his man and chop off his follower's arm in front of him!
    The Red Blood Saint Heir then came to his senses and was immediately enraged.
    Zhou Xi, by chopping off the arm of his follower right in front of him, had effectively slapped his face in public!
    "Well, well, well, the Congyun Sect is indeed worthy of its past as a giant of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom. Even after its decline and loss of significance, the disciples of the Congyun Sect give off the impression that it is still in its former glory, daring such blatant and wanton behavior!"
    "Master Qi, kill them!"
    The Red Blood Saint Heir waved his sleeve and said coldly.
    An older man with gray-white eyes and an odd aura about him, carrying an ancient sword on his back, immediately stepped forward from behind the Red Blood Saint Heir.
    At that moment, the ancient sword hummed, emitting a terrifying aura.
    The gray-eyed elder glanced at Qinchuan and the others before reaching to draw the sword on his back.
    "Xuan Ji, why are there always some annoying flies buzzing incessantly?"
    Qinchuan gave the Red Blood Saint Heir a sidelong glance and said indifferently.
    Ye Xuan immediately understood and with a cold look directed at the Red Blood Saint Heir, swept his sleeve aside.
    A terrifying might burst forth instantly.
    The gray-eyed elder immediately drew the ancient sword from his back as his pupils shrank, but a horrifying force from Ye Xuan's casual flick sent him flying.
    Behind the gray-eyed elder, the Red Blood Saint Heir's pupils constricted sharply, his body rooted to the spot as cold sweat dripped instantly from his forehead.
    Under Ye Xuan's gaze, he felt as if a mountain of tremendous weight was pressing down on his shoulders, so heavy that he couldn't breathe.
    Especially, seeing the gray-eyed elder, a martial artist at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, casually flipped away by Ye Xuan, made his scalp tingle in fear.
    Keep in mind that the gray-eyed elder was just a step away from being a saint.
    Such a powerful figure couldn't even resist an effortless wave from the opponent.
    The person before him was undoubtedly a saint! sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    And not just a saint, but a high-ranking one!
    "How is this possible? The Congyun Sect had long fallen, how could this kid have a high-ranking saint guarding him?"
    The Red Blood Saint Heir was shocked.
    Although Qinchuan's conflict with the Jiuli Ghost Sect had caused quite a stir in Tianqing City, there had been too many people in the city these days.
    Furthermore, with Bai Ruo Xi's arrival in the city yesterday, the attention shifted.
    The matter of Qinchuan's conflict with the Jiuli Ghost Sect had already settled, and only a few people were aware of it.
    The Red Blood Saint Heir, who arrived in Tianqing City later, was uninformed about Qinchuan's previous clash with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and therefore did not know the full story of Qinchuan and his group.
    With a grab in the air, Ye Xuan immediately had the Red Blood Saint Heir held in an invisible grasp in the void, his eyes filled with terror: "Stop... stop, I am the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect..."
    Qinchuan glanced at the Red Blood Saint Heir indifferently: "Before you act, why don't you use your brain to think, why am I sitting here, and why hasn't the Saint Heir you mentioned said a word?"
    "If even he dares not speak, what are you making noise about here?"
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the Red Blood Saint Heir's pupils contracted, and he looked at the Jiuli Saint Heir to see him sitting quietly there, silent.
    Although the followers around him looked at Qinchuan with malice in their eyes, none dared to provoke rashly; in those eyes was a clear hint of wariness.
    Seeing this scene, the Red Blood Saint Heir's heart tightened, finally realizing that the Jiuli Saint Heir probably knew to not provoke Qinchuan. That's why he didn't utter a single comment while Qinchuan sat beside him.
    If it had been in line with the Jiuli Saint Heir's usual behavior, he would have reacted long ago.
    By this moment, the Red Blood Saint Heir had come to his senses, realizing that in his momentary lapse of judgment, he had kicked a steel plate.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "In your next life, don't make the same stupid mistake."
    The Red Blood Saint Heir's pupils constricted again as he felt the invisible hand tightening around his neck; a sense of imminent death surged to his heart.
    He immediately choked out, "Stop... you can't kill me, I am the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect. Even if you have a saint to protect you, killing me will leave your Congyun Sect with no ground to stand on..."
    "The Red Blood Sword Sect? How does it compare to the Jiuli Ghost Sect?"
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan chuckled, not taking it to heart, and waved to Ye Xuan.

 Chapter 234 Sword Intent Amber

    "Don't..."The shock on the face of Red Blood Sword Sect's Saint Heir was palpable. He never expected Qinchuan to be so unrestrained, completely disregarding his status as the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect, as if crushing him was no different from stepping on an ant on the ground.
    This sent shivers down his spine and chilled his heart. In all his years since stepping onto the path, he had never encountered someone so bold and unscrupulous.
    At this moment, he felt death closer to him than ever before, and a hint of fear started to take root in his heart. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Stop! Hold on, hold on..."
    Just then, the grey-eyed old man, who had previously been swept away by Ye Xuanji's sleeve, rushed forward, shouting. He bowed deeply to Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji and then spoke, "Young Master, indeed, our Sect's Saint Heir was at fault earlier, offending you. I ask the Young Master to be magnanimous and to spare our Sect's Saint Heir from his earlier offense. Our Red Blood Sword Sect will be eternally grateful."
    The grey-eyed elder lowered his posture greatly, apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
    Bowing his head in such a manner under the public eye was undoubtedly damaging to the face of the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    However, in the current situation, they were at a disadvantage and had no choice but to bow their heads.
    It was essential to save the life of the Red Blood Sword Sect's Saint Heir first.
    As the saying goes, "So long as the green mountains remain, there will always be wood to burn."
    Hearing the grey-eyed elder's words and seeing how he was humbling himself, apologizing publicly, Qinchuan glanced at the Red Blood Sword Sect's Saint Heir and said to the grey-eyed elder, "Making mistakes requires paying a price. If a simple acknowledgment of fault sufficed, wouldn't that make me, the Young Master, seem kind and easy to bully?"
    The grey-eyed elder hastily added, "As long as the Young Master is willing to forgive, our Red Blood Sword Sect is willing to owe the Young Master a favor."
    However, Qinchuan shook his head with a smile and said, "How much is your Red Blood Sword Sect's favor worth? Can it possibly fend off the Jiuli Ghost Sect?"
    The grey-eyed elder's face turned awkward upon hearing this. Although the Red Blood Sword Sect was a top-tier force, how could it possibly confront the Jiuli Ghost Sect?
    "How about this, I have heard that your Red Blood Sword Sect possesses a Mysterious Stone imbued with Sword Intent. Let's take that as compensation," Qinchuan said indifferently.
    The color drained from the grey-eyed old man's face upon hearing this.
    Sword Intent Amber, a precious treasure of their Red Blood Sword Sect.
    Within the Red Blood Sword Sect, there lies a Sword Abyss.
    In that Abyss, there is a constant surge of Sword Qi, and deep within, a violent Sword Intent churns, contained within the Sword Qi.
    Over long years of accumulation, a Mysterious Stone was born within the Sword Abyss, absorbing the essence of its Sword Intent.
    That Mysterious Stone is the Sword Intent Amber.
    The pure essence of Sword Intent within Sword Intent Amber can help sword cultivators comprehend Sword Intent. This type of Sword Intent Amber might not form even once in ten thousand years and is a rare treasure in the world.
    Qinchuan, mentioning Sword Intent Amber right away, naturally made the grey-eyed elder reluctant to agree easily.
    "Sword Intent Amber is indeed precious, but your Red Blood Sword Sect has been established for over a hundred thousand years, right? You must have gathered more than one Sword Intent Amber. Are you telling me you can't even part with one?" Qinchuan said methodically.
    With his expression changing, the grey-eyed elder finally spoke after a long pause, "I agree to your terms."
    "You can't make that decision alone; he must agree to it," Qinchuan said with a hint of a smile on his face, signaling Ye Xuanji to release the Red Blood Sword Sect's Saint Heir.
    "I agree to give you a piece of Sword Intent Amber," the Red Blood Sword Sect's Saint Heir hastily coughed a few times, then with a flicker in his eyes, he spoke to Qinchuan. In his gaze towards Qinchuan, there was a mixture of fear and apprehension.
    "Very well, I have recorded everything the two of you have said this time, and I hope you will not go back on your words, otherwise..."
    Qinchuan raised the memory crystal in his hand and said with a light laugh.
    The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect and the gray-eyed elder's expressions changed slightly, "Of course, we will not go back on our words."
    Suddenly, the crowd around the lake burst into an uproar.
    "That young man actually forced the Red Blood Sword Sect to bow down, using the Sword Intent Amber as the price for this provocation..."
    "I didn't expect the Congyun Sect, after so many years of decline, to still be so domineering, truly worthy of the reputation of the once Imperial Dao Sect."
    "The Red Blood Sword Sect has really bled this time, just because of a few provocations, they've lost a treasure like the Sword Intent Amber..."
    "Do you really think the Red Blood Sword Sect will hand over the Sword Intent Amber willingly? This is just a temporary measure by the two Saint Heirs of the Red Blood, or rather, it's to give that Congyun Sect kid a way out for agreeing. Do you really think the Congyun Sect kid would dare to go to the Red Blood Sword Sect to demand the Sword Intent Amber?"
    "..."
    Around the lakeside, many people were discussing animatedly.
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    Han Jiuming glanced at Qinchuan, his eyes containing a trace of chill.
    After the conflict with Qinchuan, he had immediately sent people to investigate Qinchuan's background and had already figured it out, with murderous intent forming in his heart.
    If it weren't for his concern about Ye Xuanji, Han Jiuming would have acted long ago.
    However, he was still somewhat doubtful and didn't understand why Ye Xuanji, the founder of the Taixuan Sect, would become a protector of a declining sect like the Congyun Sect.
    But this was not important.
    What was important was that he had already applied to the sect for a strong character.
    The strong character dispatched by the Jiuli Ghost Sect was now racing towards Tianqing City.
    The Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect traveled the world and represented the face of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    And previously, Qinchuan had directly confronted the Saint Heirs, and even his words contained a hint of scorn for the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    To defend the sect's reputation and deter all parties, the Jiuli Ghost Sect would naturally not let the matter rest easily, so they approved the Saint Heir's request and dispatched a strong character to Tianqing City at once.
    However, before the strong character sent by the sect arrived, Han Jiuming did not plan to confront Qinchuan.
    Therefore, regarding Qinchuan taking a seat beside him, he remained silent from beginning to end as if he hadn't seen him.
    He didn't utter a single provocative word either.
    "Sword Intent Amber, heh, your Excellency truly asks for the moon; the moment you opened your mouth, it's for such a priceless treasure like the Sword Intent Amber."
    Just then, from behind the crowd by the lake, suddenly came a light chuckle, followed by the sound of a sword's hum, as a streak of sword light flew over the heads of the people and fell into Green Blood Lake.
    This was a long-haired young man in his thirties, wearing a moon-white robe, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes that gave him a somewhat heroic look. Locks of hair lightly hung at his temples, and a longsword was carried on his back, his aura quite sharp.
    Moreover, as soon as this person appeared, the cultivation aura he exhibited was also very remarkable; he had already reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm and wasn't far from stepping into the Dao Palace Realm.
    "It's Ye Wei, the descendant of the Heavenly Sword Sect!"
    Around the lakeside, the crowd exploded, looking at the newcomer with eyes full of shock, "The Heavenly Sword Sect is located in the western region of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, far from Tianqing City, and it takes over half a year to get here even by flying on clouds!"
    Someone exclaimed, surprised that the descendant of the Heavenly Sword Sect would cross such a distance to attend the meeting.
    "Making a fuss over nothing. For an ancient and powerful sect like the Heavenly Sword Sect, which has control over Ancient Teleportation Formations, such a distance is negligible."
    "..."

 Chapter 235 Trade

    Ye Wei arrived, sword in hand. As one of the four great pillars of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, and the heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect which stood shoulder to shoulder with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, his arrival naturally attracted numerous gazes. He was indeed the center of attention.Many were surprised; they hadn't expected the heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect to attend this gathering for Dao discussion.
    Ye Wei descended to Green Blood Lake, and after he landed, a few more Divine Rainbows streaked across the sky and fell behind him.
    It was clear they were Ye Wei's Protectors.
    Ye Wei had an imposing aura, and due to being a Sword Cultivator, he exuded a much sharper momentum than the others.
    After landing by Green Blood Lake, he disregarded the people around and walked straight toward the seats in front, casting his eyes on Qinchuan, a faint smile playing on his lips, "Your Excellency sure has a big appetite, asking straight away for the Red Blood Sword Sect's Sword Intent Amber."
    "Brother Ye Wei."
    The Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect's eyes narrowed slightly as he stood up again and greeted Ye Wei.
    "Hehe, Brother Red Blood, it's been a long time since we met."
    Ye Wei returned a smile, nodding toward the Red Blood Saint Heir as a gesture of acknowledgment.
    Then his gaze shifted back to Qinchuan, scrutinizing him closely, yet not being overly offensive, clearly showing a measure of wariness towards Ye Xuanji by Qinchuan's side.
    However, Qinchuan was unbothered, giving him a casual glance as he spoke, "The heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect, eh? You've started to condense Sword Intent and comprehend Sword Momentum, showing some talent. What now, are you planning to stand up for this Red Blood Saint Heir?"
    "Haha! Please don't misunderstand, Your Excellency, this is a matter between you and the Red Blood Saint Heir. I have no intention of getting involved," Ye Wei replied with a laugh.
    "However, as a Sword Cultivator, I have long admired the Sword Intent Amber, and if Your Excellency does manage to secure one, I would be interested in making a trade with you," Ye Wei stated.
    This indicated that his relationship with the Red Blood Saint Heir wasn't as good as one might have imagined, for otherwise, he wouldn't be discussing such a negotiation with Qinchuan in front of the Red Blood Saint Heir.
    Keep in mind that the Red Blood Saint Heir promised the Sword Intent Amber as a token of apology.
    But it was clear to everyone that this was most likely just a temporary measure agreed upon by the Red Blood Saint Heir and the grey-eyed elder.
    Whether the Red Blood Sword Sect would keep their word and actually give the Sword Intent Amber to Qinchuan as an apology was still a matter of debate.
    Yet here was Ye Wei, negotiating with Qinchuan right in front of the Red Blood Saint Heir, which was clearly inappropriate.
    Indeed, upon hearing Ye Wei's words, both the grey-eyed elder and the Red Blood Saint Heir's expressions darkened, and their demeanor turned ugly.
    However, since Ye Wei was the heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect with its backing, even though anger was brewing within them, the two men dared not say much.
    Nor did they dare to suggest that the promised Sword Intent Amber was nothing but a temporary arrangement, for such a statement might prompt Qinchuan to have Ye Xuanji deal with them on the spot.
    "Oh? A trade?"
    Qinchuan had not expected the heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect to make such a proposition and looked at him with a touch of interest.
    He had initially thought that this individual had some ties to the Red Blood Saint Heir and intended to take up his cause, but it seemed that was not the case.
    "You want the Sword Intent Amber? I wonder, what do you plan to offer in exchange?" Qinchuan asked, laughing slightly, intrigued.
    "Haha, a straightforward man, indeed," Ye Wei responded with a laugh at Qinchuan's inquiry. "However, I do not seek your Sword Intent Amber, just the agreement you just made with the Red Blood Saint Heir."
    "If Your Excellency agrees, then I could retrieve the Sword Intent Amber from the Red Blood Sword Sect on your behalf," Ye Wei offered.
    Qinchuan understood.
    The other party was clearly aware that the promise of Sword Intent Amber by the Red Blood Saint Heir and the grey-eyed elder was a temporary measure, unlikely to be willingly fulfilled as an apology to him.
    And in Ye Wei's view, Qinchuan obviously didn't have the ability to demand the Sword Intent Amber from the Red Blood Sword Sect afterwards.
    Although the Red Blood Saint Heir had bowed his head and relented for now, the foundation of the Red Blood Sword Sect was far greater than that of the current Congyun Sect.
    Within the Red Blood Sword Sect, apart from not having a Quasi-Emperor in residence, they did possess some Supreme Saints and figures of the Saint Realm.
    Even with Ye Xuanji as his Protector, if Qinchuan dared to step into the territory of the Red Blood Sword Sect, it would be no different from seeking death.
    Not to mention going to the Red Blood Sword Sect to demand the Sword Intent Amber.
    The final result would be nothing but a futile effort, like trying to fetch water with a bamboo basket.
    Moreover, the Red Blood Sword Sect might even retaliate afterwards.
    By then, even Ye Xuanji, a figure of the Saint Realm, would be unable to ensure his safety.
    "Since this is a trade, what do you plan to offer in exchange?"
    Qinchuan asked in a measured tone.
    "Your safety."
    Ye Wei smiled slightly, "As long as you agree, my Heavenly Sword Sect can protect you."
    Upon hearing Ye Wei's words,
    the Red Blood Saint Heir and the grey-eyed elder's expressions suddenly turned even uglier.
    It was clear that Ye Wei had been coveting the Red Blood Sword Sect's Sword Intent Amber all along.
    In fact, two years ago, Ye Wei had visited the Red Blood Sword Sect to propose a trade for a piece of Sword Intent Amber.
    But he was rejected by the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    Although the Heavenly Sword Sect was stronger than the Red Blood Sword Sect, it was not possible to just snatch it away by force, especially since the Red Blood Sword Sect was also not weak, and had the support of Wu Ming.
    But now, Ye Wei clearly wanted to formalize the agreement just made between the Red Blood Saint Heir and Qinchuan, then to trade with Qinchuan, and on his behalf demand the Sword Intent Amber from the Red Blood Sword Sect, thus achieving his goal.
    In doing so, there would be a legitimate reason.
    With the backing of the Heavenly Sword Sect, unless the Red Blood Sword Sect wanted a direct confrontation, they would have to honestly fulfill the agreement and hand over the promised Sword Intent Amber.
    And what he offered in the trade was Qinchuan's safety. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Implicitly, it meant protecting Qinchuan from the Red Blood Sword Sect's retribution.
    This made Qinchuan laugh, "Trade my safety for Sword Intent Amber? You are indeed hitting the jackpot by trying to reap benefits without any sacrifice¡ªthe sincerity of this trade leaves much to be desired." Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    Ye Wei still wore a smile, seemingly unafraid that Qinchuan would refuse, and said, "What is this compared to one's life?"
    "Is that so? You're quite overconfident. If I were truly concerned about the Red Blood Sword Sect's retribution, why would I even ask for the Sword Intent Amber as compensation?"
    Qinchuan chuckled, finding the other party's attempt to take advantage of him quite naive.
    Ye Wei's smile faded a little, and he frowned slightly, then glanced at the Jiuli Saint Heir before saying, "As far as I know, you seem to have some unresolved issues with the Jiuli Ghost Sect."
    "What of it? If you truly wish to trade, then show some sincerity. Trying to pull off such tricks to benefit without reciprocation greatly underestimates me!"
    Qinchuan said indifferently.
    The Red Blood Sword Sect?
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect?
    He didn't take them seriously at all!

 Chapter 236 The True Man of the Heavenly Sword

    Hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Wei's smile completely disappeared from his face. Furrowing his brows, he stared at Qinchuan and said in a low voice, "You have already offended the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect. If you continue to offend the Heavenly Sword Sect, are you truly not afraid of bringing disaster upon yourself?""Are you threatening me?"
    Qinchuan lifted his eyelids slightly, glanced at Ye Wei, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Do the young people of today all think about obtaining things without effort?"
    When things do not go as planned, they turn to threats. This signifies too narrow a perspective and unbecoming conduct. How can you, a person like this, become the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect? Could it be that you are the illegitimate child of the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Ye Wei's face immediately turned ugly. "What did you say?"
    As the Saint Heir and direct descendant of the Heavenly Sword Sect, with exceptional innate talents, he was now being publicly questioned by Qinchuan about his legitimacy as the Saint Heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and even being called the illegitimate child of the Sect Leader.
    To him, this was nothing short of humiliation.
    "You brazenly threaten me. Now I have simply said a word, and you cannot maintain your composure, becoming unable to restrain yourself?"
    "It seems not only is your vision small, but your temperament and nature are also lacking. Unable to control your temper, I'm now quite doubtful if the Heavenly Sword Sect chose you as the Saint Heir truly because you are the illegitimate child of the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect?"
    Qinchuan gave him a dismissive glance.
    To the side.
    The Red Blood Saint Heir and the grey-eyed old man, who were previously infuriated by Ye Wei's words, felt a sense of satisfaction upon seeing Ye Wei being put in his place by Qinchuan.
    "Shut your mouth! You dare to insult me like this¡ªdo you really think, with a Saint as your protector, that you can be so unruly?"
    Anger exploded within Ye Wei, and the longsword he carried on his back hummed: "Humph, if it weren't for the Saint accompanying you at this moment, with the audacity you've shown in insulting me, I would have already severed your head!"
    "Is that so?"
    Hearing Ye Wei's words, Qinchuan's expression was calm as he said, "You are wary because there is a Saint protecting me, but I am not intimidated by your Heavenly Sword Sect backing you. Since you repeatedly threaten me, don't you think I should also sever your head?"
    As his voice fell, the Protectors behind Ye Wei instantly tensed, moving forward to guard Ye Wei, their eyes warily fixed on Qinchuan.
    Ye Wei, caught off guard by the comment, then sneered, "Sever my head? Do you think I'm some waste like those from the Red Blood Sword Sect?"
    "In my Heavenly Sword Sect, Saints are as common as clouds, and we even have a number of Supreme Saints, not to mention a Quasi-Emperor at the helm!"
    "If you dare harm me in the slightest, you and your Congyun Sect behind you will be razed to the ground in an instant! Even if you truly wish to act against me, the Protector accompanying you would surely be more clear-headed than you are!"
    Ye Wei let out a cold laugh, convinced that Qinchuan wouldn't dare to touch him.
    Even if Qinchuan was impetuous due to his youth and intended to harm him, he didn't believe that Ye Xuanji would comply with Qinchuan's commands to strike at him.
    He simply regarded Ye Xuanji as Qinchuan's Protector, unaware that in reality, Ye Xuanji was merely a follower of Qinchuan. Being a Protector was an entirely different concept!
    His Heavenly Sword Sect, standing tall in the Tianyuan Ancient Nation for countless ages, despite having never produced a Great Emperor, had always remained prosperous and unyielding.
    A disciple from the declining Congyun Sect daring to speak of severing his head¡ªwasn't that laughable?
    "There are indeed those who are not afraid of death..."
    Qinchuan murmured softly, "A mere Heavenly Sword Sect, and yet you bear such lofty attitudes today. Those who don't know any better might think you belong to some invincible sect!"
    He looked up at Ye Wei and said indifferently, "Since you're so eager for death, I shall grant your wish, Xuan Ji."
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    As his calm voice dropped.
    Ye Xuanji, standing beside Qinchuan, immediately made his move.
    In fact, when the other party provoked him earlier, he had already wanted to take action, but he refrained from acting rashly without Qinchuan's command. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words just now, he did not hesitate in the slightest and let the majesty of the Saint Realm burst forth. His powerful force directly hammered towards Ye Wei.
    "Young Sword Master, be careful!"
    The Saint Heir of the Heavenly Sword Sect was also known as the Young Sword Master.
    The Protectors beside him, always vigilant, saw Ye Xuanji make his move. Their expressions changed drastically as they shouted out and immediately shielded Ye Wei behind them.
    Several Peak Dragon Transformation Realm experts acted at the same time to resist Ye Xuanji's attack.
    "Boom!"
    Suddenly, the domineering power surged, then crashed down upon the defense Divine Skills deployed by the elder experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect, triggering a powerful wave of energy.
    "Pfft!"
    The Heavenly Sword Sect's Dragon Transformation Realm experts were blasted away, spewing fresh blood into the air.
    As these Dragon Transformation Realm experts were blown away, Ye Wei, who had been protected by them, was now exposed. Seeing this scene, Ye Wei's pupils shrank instantly.
    Five Peak Dragon Transformation Realm experts had acted together and yet could not withstand a single blow from Ye Xuanji¡ªall were sent flying, gravely injured!
    This clearly showed that Ye Xuanji's strike was indeed intended to kill, not merely for show!
    The opponent, really dared to kill him!
    If those five Peak Dragon Transformation Realm experts had not shielded him just now, he might have already died at Ye Xuanji's hands!
    What does it matter to be a prodigy?
    What of being the Young Sword Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate?
    No matter how peerless your talent or how strong your background, in the face of absolute strength, none of it matters.
    Ye Xuanji's strike met resistance and his gaze sharpened immediately. The blazing light in his eyes shone on Ye Wei, causing him to feel a chill run down his spine and a sense of fear.
    Ye Xuanji, with an indifferent expression and firmly believing that Qinchuan was the Descendant of that terrifying land, feared no force from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom and did not care who Qinchuan ordered him to kill.
    Thus, whether it was facing the people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect originally or facing the Young Sword Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate now, he held no scruples.
    Without any superfluous words, he made his move again, reaching for Ye Wei.
    Ye Wei's pupils constricted. Suddenly, the Ancient Sword on his back was unsheathed, releasing a powerful intent that transformed into a gaunt yet majestic elder.
    The elder had long beards and grey robes, his head tied with a headband, and his sleeves fluttering like wind. In his presence hovered a sword, exuding the aura of an Immortal being.
    "I do not know how my errant disciple has offended you, provoking your mighty anger, but I implore you to show mercy. Please forgive my disciple this once. I and the Heavenly Sword Sect would be greatly indebted and wish to offer a generous gift as atonement," the elder, formed from the strong intent that emerged from the Ancient Sword, stood in the air, blocking Ye Xuanji's grasp and bowed towards Ye Xuanji.
    "It's the Real Heavenly Sword!"
    "Is Ye Wei actually the direct disciple of Real Heavenly Sword? No wonder he stands out from the many talented swordsmen of the Heavenly Sword Sect, inheriting the position of Saint Heir, becoming the Young Sword Master of this generation's Heavenly Sword Sect!"
    "It's said that Real Heavenly Sword, who is close to creation, is not far from the Quasi-Emperor level, and might very well become another Quasi-Emperor of the Heavenly Sword Sect..."
    Seeing the elder, a commotion arose from all around. Everyone felt a tremendous authority and looked at the elder with reverence in their eyes.

 Chapter 237 Arent you a disciple from the Congyun Sect?

    Upon seeing the True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword, Ye Xuanji's gaze couldn't help but sharpen.This True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword was a Supreme Saint, peak powerhouse of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and it was said to be infinitely close to the Emperor Realm, very likely to become another Quasi-Emperor of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    The strength of this True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword was evident.
    However, the Heavenly Sword in front of him was only a thread of consciousness incarnated within Ye Wei's ancient sword, so naturally, its strength couldn't possibly match that of the original body.
    Even so, it could still launch an attack with the strength of a Supreme Saint.
    Yet, after the appearance of the True Incarnation of Heavenly Sword's consciousness, it did not immediately make a move; instead, it gave Ye Xuanji a courteous bow.
    Obviously, the Heavenly Sword also perceived that Ye Xuanji was no ordinary person. Although Ye Xuanji was only at the peak of the Saint Realm, the threat he posed was not negligible, and the Heavenly Sword had no absolute certainty that it could strike him dead in one blow.
    If he couldn't kill Ye Xuanji with one fatal strike, then Ye Wei would still die.
    Even a severely wounded Ye Xuanji could easily kill a younger member of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    Ye Xuanji also didn't immediately act, facing the incarnation of a Supreme Saint peak powerhouse, he likewise had no absolute certainty that he could withstand a strike from the opponent.
    Furthermore, the opponent was being so polite.
    "A thread of consciousness incarnated, I see. You must really treasure this disciple of yours to leave behind a projection to protect him," Qinchuan looked at the True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword and said indifferently, "However, your eye for selecting disciples is lacking. A cultivator shouldn't just look at aptitude; temperament is also of utmost importance. Your disciple, being a sword cultivator, insists on learning to scheme and plot, has many tricks up his sleeve; even trying to gain something for nothing, and yet he bullies others by flaunting your sect's power, threatening even me. Although the Heavenly Sword Sect has not produced a Great Emperor, it still has a long-standing tradition and is considered a great sect. How could it have chosen such a poor disciple? It truly is a case of a generation worse than the one before!"
    "Impudent youth, how dare you be so presumptuous in front of a True Incarnation!"
    One of Ye Xuanji's protectors, previously sent flying by him, shouted in anger upon hearing this.
    "Silence!"
    However, the True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword turned back and shouted lowly at that protector.
    Then, its gaze fell on Qinchuan.
    Having lived for so many years, his confidence was naturally strong.
    This could be seen when he did not immediately show off upon appearing, or attack Qinchuan and the rest.
    Now, seeing Ye Xuanji take half a step back after Qinchuan spoke, this small gesture immediately made the True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword understand that this young man was the true decision-maker. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Ye Xuanji, a grave and dignified Saint, stood to one side as if he were a subordinate.
    This sent a chill through the Heavenly Sword's heart, and it carefully scrutinized Qinchuan, noticing the Congyun Sect identity token hanging at his waist, its brows slightly furrowed, but then its expression smoothed over without a trace.
    He chuckled and said to Qinchuan, "So it turns out you are the decision-maker. Your words just now were a bit extreme. Although Ye Wei is unworthy, he passed the Saint Heir selection of our Heavenly Sword Sect and ascended to the position of Saint Heir, so naturally, he has his extraordinary aspects."
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    "However, what you just said also has merit. A cultivator should not only value aptitude but also temperament. Ye Wei did offend you just now, and indeed, he was at fault. But I ask you to spare him this time for the sake of this old man and the Heavenly Sword Sect."
    The True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword spoke.
    "Forgive him for your and the Heavenly Sword Sect's sake?"
    Qinchuan smiled and said, "Your and the Heavenly Sword Sect's face doesn't hold much weight in my eyes."
    "Whoosh!"
    As Qinchuan's words fell, the surroundings immediately erupted into turmoil.
    "This kid, does he know what he is saying? To dare to speak such words in front of the True Incarnation of the Heavenly Sword, isn't he being a bit too audacious?"
    "This kid must be crazy, spouting such bold words, not afraid that the wind might twist his tongue."
    Many people discussed, feeling that Qinchuan had spoken too big a boast, saying such things to someone's face. In their view, this was clearly seeking death.
    Ye Wei and his Protectors grew even more furious upon hearing this.
    Qinchuan's words were clearly a contempt for the true man of Heavenly Sword, as well as his Heavenly Sword Sect!
    Since when had the Heavenly Sword Sect, one of the four great forces of Tianyuan Nation, suffered such contempt?
    Even the true man of Heavenly Sword couldn't help but frown and said, looking at Qinchuan, "You may contempt me if you wish, but to disrespect my Heavenly Sword Sect is going too far!"
    Qinchuan couldn't help but laugh without words, shaking his head and saying, "You need not be provoked, I didn't take the Jiuli Ghost Sect seriously either, before this."
    The people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect beside him twitched their faces all at once and cast unfriendly glances.
    Especially Han Jiuming, who was speechless in his heart.
    Why drag us into your quarrels with others?
    They were sitting here quietly, not getting involved in anything, and yet they were still implicated?
    "..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's words, the true man of Heavenly Sword's mouth also twitched.
    How could the other party be so disrespectful to him and the Heavenly Sword Sect behind him and still tell him not to be provoked?
    At the same time, he was secretly astonished. How could this guy, who didn't even care about the Jiuli Ghost Sect, be so arrogant¡ªwhat was he relying on?
    A fallen disciple from the Congyun Sect... where did he get the audacity to look down upon the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jiuli Ghost Sect?
    With just one stomp, the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jiuli Ghost Sect could cause the now fallen Congyun Sect to vanish in smoke and ash.
    Was this guy really not a disciple from the Congyun Sect?
    "You... are not a disciple from the Congyun Sect, are you?"
    the true man of Heavenly Sword asked, frowning.
    "What makes you say that?"
    Qinchuan asked, surprised.
    "The Congyun Sect has long since fallen, desolate and weak, rumored to be no longer significant. An insignificant sect wouldn't have a Protector in the Saint Realm, but that's not the most important point,"
    the true man of Heavenly Sword said.
    "Oh? And what is the most important point?"
    Qinchuan asked, clearly interested.
    The true man of Heavenly Sword looked deeply at Qinchuan and said, "Even if the Congyun Sect truly had a Saint Realm powerhouse, they would never dare to provoke the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jiuli Ghost Sect so openly!"
    He spoke calmly, "You carry the token of a Congyun Sect disciple, displaying such disdain for my Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jiuli Ghost Sect, so recklessly, with no worry of causing trouble for the Congyun Sect. Do you have a grudge with the Congyun Sect?"
    Qinchuan was taken aback and looked at the true man of Heavenly Sword with a face full of surprise.
    "Shh..."
    The rest of the people around, upon hearing this, were also shocked and couldn't help but stir again.
    "Could this guy really be an enemy of the Congyun Sect? Behaving so arrogantly and deliberately making enemies for the Congyun Sect?"
    Seeing Qinchuan's expression, the true man of Heavenly Sword said indifferently, "What do you say? Did I hit the mark?"
    "Your imagination is indeed rich, but as you said yourself, the Congyun Sect wouldn't have a Saint sitting in power. I have a Saint as a Protector, if I really were an enemy of the Congyun Sect and wanted to eradicate it, would I need to go to such great lengths?"
    Qinchuan said with a strange expression.

 Chapter 238 The Lions Big Mouth

    ...The True Master of the Heavenly Sword opened his mouth, noticing the loophole, and his face turned a deep red as he coughed and said, "Cough, cough, the old man was merely speaking offhandedly just now, trying to lighten the mood."
    "Alright, I'll stop beating around the bush. Just tell me, what will it take for you to forgive Ye Wei for his offense?" the True Master of the Heavenly Sword said.
    Qinchuan gave a faint smile and replied, "Previously, the Saint Heir of the Red Blood Sword Sect offended me, and eventually, he took the initiative to offer a piece of Sword Intent Amber as an apology gift, which could barely be considered somewhat sincere."
    "With the status and foundation of the Heavenly Sword Sect being even greater than that of the Red Blood Sword Sect, if you truly have sincerity, surely the gift you offer won't be inferior to the Sword Intent Amber provided by the Red Blood Sword Sect, right?"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the faces of the people from the Heavenly Sword Sect changed instantly.
    The True Master of the Heavenly Sword also had a slightly solemn expression, glanced at the people from the Red Blood Sword Sect, and then refocused on Qinchuan, "The Red Blood Sword Sect promised you a piece of Sword Intent Amber as an apology gift, but you should know, you won't be able to get that piece of amber!"
    The faces of the Red Blood Saint Heir and the old man with gray eyes turned ugly instantly; this was equivalent to undermining them in front of others.
    What if Qinchuan turned hostile at this moment?
    However, they couldn't afford to offend the person who was undermining them.
    "Whether I can get it or not, that's a matter for later, so there's no need for you to worry about it."
    "Or are you saying that you, like your foolish disciple, intend to offer something that cannot be delivered?"
    Qinchuan casually said, not mincing his words one bit.
    Although the other party seemed polite and apologetic.
    In reality, there wasn't a trace of sincerity in their words.
    The reason they maintained a surface level of politeness was because they also harbored fears within, fears regarding Ye Xuanji's strength.
    If they could easily crush Ye Xuanji, they wouldn't be wasting words with him right now; they would have taken action immediately to suppress them.
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    "Do you really have to be so stubborn? Aren't you worried about bringing trouble upon the Congyun Sect?"
    The True Master of the Heavenly Sword said slowly, his gaze gradually sharpening with a hint of a threat looming.
    "Oh? Are you starting to threaten me now? How very like your disciple. Just a pity that your threats are worthless to me, holding no deterrence at all," Qinchuan replied with a light laugh after looking at him.
    The True Master of the Heavenly Sword's expression grew darker, but in the end, he did not act, which indicated he was not absolutely sure he could suppress Ye Xuanji with one strike, and that he indeed valued Ye Wei, the descendant, quite highly.
    He said in a deep voice, "What do you want?"
    By now, there was no point in pretending to be polite.
    "Hehe, nothing much. I've just heard that the Heavenly Sword Sect possesses a piece of the Primordial Divine Source. I won't ask for much ¨C just a piece the size of a fist will do," Qinchuan said slowly.
    "How do you know that my Heavenly Sword Sect has the Primordial Divine Source?!"
    However, upon hearing Qinchuan's light and careless words, the True Master of the Heavenly Sword's face underwent a drastic change, and his fiery gaze suddenly fixed on Qinchuan, "Who exactly are you?!"
    The Primordial Divine Source was something that even many of the elders in his own Heavenly Sword Sect did not know about, with only the most core high-ranking members being aware of it.
    And now, this disciple from the Congyun Sect somehow knew that his Heavenly Sword Sect possessed the Primordial Divine Source!
    "You don't need to know who I am. All you need to do now is nod," Qinchuan said, glancing at him with a steady tone.
    "Impossible!"
    Heavenly Sword Real Man spoke solemnly, "I do not care how you came to know of the Primordial Divine Source, but, your desire for the Primordial Divine Source, that is absolutely impossible!"
    "Since you know of the Primordial Divine Source, you should also understand its importance to my Heavenly Sword Sect. Not to mention a Saint Heir, even if you wanted to exchange my life for a small piece of the Primordial Divine Source, it would still be utterly impossible!"
    "Propose another condition."
    Heavenly Sword Real Man flatly refused.
    Qinchuan looked at Heavenly Sword Real Man in surprise and said, "I thought you would, like the Red Blood Sword Sect, agree for the time being and then cast this matter aside later on, perhaps even sending someone to deal with me."
    At this, the Red Blood Saint Heir and his Protector immediately turned green.
    They had not expected Qinchuan to have already seen through their intentions, understanding their schemes so clearly, which filled them with dread, and they hastily denied, "Your Excellency must not misunderstand, we have no such thoughts!"
    Qinchuan smiled faintly, "What your thoughts are, there is no need for explanation, I am well aware."
    "However, I still advise you to change your mind in time, faithfully honor your promises and agreements, and hand over the Sword Intent Amber. Do not really make me go to your Red Blood Sword Sect to demand it, because in that case, there might be a bloody disaster befalling your sect."
    The crowd around Qinchuan became increasingly astounded by his words, failing to comprehend where he drew the confidence to make such bold declarations.
    The Sword Intent Amber was something he, in fact, did not care for.
    The Sword Intent Amber was sought for Zhou Xi.
    Although Zhou Xi was merely his maid and servant girl, she had decent talent and potential, and had proven to be well-behaved while following him, indeed making her worthy of being nurtured.
    For anyone who followed him, no matter their status, he would not treat them unfairly.
    This was also why, in bygone years, he had so many followers willingly serving him, tending to his every need, with unwavering loyalty.
    As for Qinchuan himself, he had no need for the Sword Intent Amber, nor any need to comprehend Sword Intent.
    He himself mastered the ultimate Martial Arts truth!
    Whether it was Sword Intent, Spear Intent, Fist Intent, or others, he had mastered them all with ease, reaching the Transformation Realm.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the Red Blood Saint Heir and the grey-eyed old man verbally agreed again and again.
    However, Qinchuan knew very well that the readier the agreement at this moment, the less credible it was. Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    But at this point, he could not be bothered to say more; when the time came, he would simply make a trip to the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    Heavenly Sword Real Man cast a glance at the Red Blood Saint Heir and his partner before refocusing on Qinchuan, frowning; he found he was increasingly unable to see through this young man.
    Qinchuan turned and looked at him, saying, "I know you are reluctant to part with the Primordial Divine Source, and I am well aware this boy is not worth a piece of the Primordial Divine Source. So, I will take a step back¡ªhow about ten drops of Innate Spirit Liquid?"
    "Ten drops of Innate Spirit Liquid?! Your appetite is truly not small!"
    Heavenly Sword Real Man's eyelid twitched upon hearing this, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
    While the Innate Spirit Liquid was not as crucial to Heavenly Sword Gate as the Primordial Divine Source, it was still a rare treasure, each drop being worth a city's ransom.
    And Qinchuan was asking for ten drops!
    It was outright extortion.
    "How is it? I have already compromised. If you still refuse, then you truly lack sincerity," Qinchuan confidently stated.
    Heavenly Sword Real Man's mouth twitched as he fell into contemplation.
    Innate Spirit Liquid was an extremely special fluid, only condensing a few drops under very harsh conditions.
    The Innate Spirit Liquid had many uses, from alchemy to crafting.
    Furthermore, Innate Spirit Liquid could purify one's Essence Qi and spirit.
    If someone suffered from inner demons due to cultivation deviation, this Innate Spirit Liquid could be refined into a Mind-Calming Pill to suppress those demons, making it extremely precious.
    However, the Mind-Calming Pill was incredibly difficult to refine, and few could manage to do so, yet even so, the value of Innate Spirit Liquid remained extraordinary.

 Chapter 239 Innate Water

    "Ten drops of Innate Water is too much, one drop at most,"the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man said after pondering for a moment.
    "Ten drops!"
    Qinchuan said.
    "Three drops!"
    the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man raised the price.
    "Ten drops!"
    However, Qinchuan did not budge an inch and insisted firmly.
    The corners of the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man's mouth twitched slightly, and he said sternly, "Five drops! Not a single drop more!"
    "This Innate Water is incredibly rare; it takes tens of thousands of years to condense just a few drops. Giving you five drops is already my greatest concession! If you're still not satisfied, then let's settle this with a contest of strength!"
    the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man said coldly, taking a firm stance.
    However, Qinchuan simply smiled slightly, "Five drops, eh? Well, since the Heavenly Sword Sect is so sincere, let's consider today's matter settled."
    In fact, from the start, Qinchuan was deliberately making an outrageous demand.
    He knew that the Heavenly Sword Sect could not possibly produce ten drops of Innate Water.
    He purposely started high, to facilitate negotiation.
    Originally, his target was only three drops of Innate Water, but to his surprise, the other party eventually raised the offer to five drops.
    This was beyond his expectations.
    Seeing the smile on Qinchuan's face, the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man immediately realized the ploy and couldn't help but feel gloomy and extremely irked.
    But at this moment, since he had already made the offer, it was impossible to take it back.
    He snorted coldly, "I've agreed to give you the Innate Water, but you must come to collect it yourself. You should know, Innate Water is not easy to store. It requires the Flawless Cold Jade as a container to preserve its power without diminishing."
    "This Flawless Cold Jade in itself is a supreme treasure. The Heavenly Sword Sect will not gift you the Flawless Cold Jade as well. If you want to collect it, you will have to find your own container and personally come to retrieve it if you dare!"
    the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man sneered.
    Hearing the other party's provocation, Qinchuan said indifferently, "I'm well aware of this, and you needn't try to provoke me. There isn't a place under the heavens I fear to go!"
    "You just prepare the Innate Water, and I will come to collect it."
    The Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man looked deeply at Qinchuan and said, "In that case, I will await your esteemed visit at the Heavenly Sword Sect!"
    As soon as he finished speaking, the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man turned into a sword light and returned to the Ancient Sword behind Ye Wei.
    At this moment, Ye Wei's expression was extremely unpleasant. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He knew he had caused trouble.
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    This incident had severely damaged the dignity of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    It also significantly impacted his own credibility.
    He couldn't help clenching his fists, filled with distress and resentment.
    But when Qinchuan's gaze swept over, Ye Wei's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but take a step back, feeling intense wariness towards Qinchuan.
    Even a wisp of his master, the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man's incarnated thought, had no assurance of subduing the man before him with a single strike and was forced to compromise.
    If Qinchuan insisted on taking action against him, he would be in grave danger.
    "Remember the lesson from this time; the face of your Heavenly Sword Sect may be significant in the eyes of others, but it's worthless in front of me. If you offend me again, five drops of life water will not be enough to appease me,"
    Qinchuan said dispassionately, giving Ye Wei a disdainful glance.
    Hearing Qinchuan's words and seeing the Heavenly Sword Immortal Real Man's incarnated thought ultimately opt for compromise, all those present couldn't help but shudder, their eyes on Qinchuan no longer held disdain, but were filled with apprehension instead.
    It was initially not frightening with the Congyun Sect.
    It's just a declining sect.
    The disciples of the Congyun Sect, wherever they go, have no status worth mentioning, let alone being feared.
    But today.
    Qinchuan made them all fear him.
    Although many present felt that Qinchuan's current overbearing and audacious behavior was merely digging his own grave, seeking trouble for both himself and the Congyun Sect behind him.
    But at least for now, no one dared to challenge Qinchuan rashly.
    When Ye Wei felt Qinchuan's gaze sweep over him, his fists, which had been clenched tightly, immediately relaxed, and he suppressed the annoyance and rage in his heart, not daring to show it for fear he might not be able to leave this place.
    And so, the matter came to an end, coming to a close.
    Qinchuan sat back down in his seat.
    People around the area also began to enter and take their seats around Green Blood Lake with their formal invitations in hand.
    However, very few dared to take a seat in the first two rows.
    Gradually, the seats shaped like Dao Lotus on the lake began to fill up.
    Many people were conversing with one another, discussing the geniuses from those top factions in the front rows.
    Suddenly, someone noticed Qinchuan sitting in the first row and couldn't help but express their confusion, "Who is that person sitting next to the Jiuli Saint Heir? He looks rather unfamiliar, and his cultivation aura is only at the Meridian Opening Realm. How dare he sit in the first row? Could he be a direct descendant of the Imperial Family?"
    These words came from a late-arriving prodigy of a certain sect, who was not aware of what had happened earlier.
    "Shush! Brother Han Yue, be quiet. Don't provoke this person," someone advised him softly.
    "Is he truly from the Imperial Family?" the man asked in surprise.
    "Not from the Imperial Family, but a disciple of the Congyun Sect. Though his background is unremarkable and his cultivation level not profound, he has a Protector at the level of a saint by his side, extremely domineering. Just earlier, both the Saint Heirs of the Red Blood Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect suffered a great loss at his hands, and even the thought incarnation of Heavenly Sword's Immortal was forced to compromise with him. He is someone you must not provoke at all costs," the person beside him continued to caution.
    "What? A disciple of the Congyun Sect has a Protector who is a saint? And even the Saint Heirs of the Red Blood Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect were handed a loss by him? The thought incarnation of Heavenly Sword's Immortal compromised with him?!" the man was shocked upon hearing this and then looked doubtful, "Brother Qiu Shan, you're not joking with me, are you?"
    At this moment, divine rainbows suddenly shot through the void.
    "Hahaha, I never expected that today's Dao Conference with Immortal Bai would attract so many talented heroes!"
    A hearty laugh resounded, filled with a robust fluctuation of True Qi.
    Everyone looked toward the source of the voice and saw a red-haired, uninhibited youth flying through the air.
    "It's the Descendant of the Burning Heaven Sect, the Burning Heaven Saint Heir Yu Chiye!"
    The crowd exclaimed, their eyes filled with shock as they watched the red-haired youth who was sweeping in.
    The Burning Heaven Sect, a colossal power alongside the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    Aside from the Imperial Family, the Burning Heaven Sect, the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect were the strongest in the Tianyuan Ancient Nation.
    Now, the Dao Conference of the Immortal from the neighboring nation had drawn such attention; descendants of the three most powerful factions, aside from the Imperial Family, had all rushed here to partake in the Dao listening, which was quite inconceivable.
    Yu Chiye landed on Green Blood Lake and glanced around before heading straight for a seat in the front row.
    Behind him, several firelights appeared, turning into several elders¡ªhis Protectors.
    "Han Jiuming, Ye Wei, I didn't expect to see you guys here!"
    Walking to the front, Yu Chiye immediately noticed Han Jiuming and Ye Wei.
    As the Burning Heaven Sect, the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect were all on par with each other, their respective descendants naturally vie for supremacy.
    "Hmm? Why is there someone else seated here? Didn't hear that the Imperial Family would be attending Immortal Bai's Dao Conference?"
    Then, Yu Chiye noticed Qinchuan sitting next to Han Jiuming with his eyes closed, resting, and a trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.

 Chapter 240 Burning Heaven Sect

    Upon hearing Yu Chiye ask about Qinchuan, the expressions of many people around the lakeshore tightened.After all, previously a number of people had witnessed the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect, as well as Ye Wei of the Heavenly Sword Sect, take a huge fall in front of Qinchuan.
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    It even seemed that the Jiuli Ghost Sect had suffered a loss at his hands.
    Now, seeing Yu Chiye's attention fall on Qinchuan, many were worried that another incident might erupt.
    However, there were also those who found pleasure in the prospect of conflict between Yu Chiye and Qinchuan.
    The Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect and Ye Wei had just suffered a great loss at Qinchuan's hands and were very wary of him, not daring to provoke him again.
    For a moment, no one responded to Yu Chiye's question, which made him somewhat embarrassed.
    He stepped forward, and said to Qinchuan, "Fellow Daoist, I am Yu Chiye of the Burning Heaven Sect, may I inquire as to who you might be...?"
    Qinchuan, who had been closing his eyes to rest, swept him with a glance, and said, "Descendant of the Burning Heaven Sect?"
    "Now that you're here, why not sit down and stop being noisy?"
    "..."
    The crowd around them immediately fell silent.
    They thought to themselves that this fellow was truly as unbridled as before, maintaining such an attitude even when facing the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    He was arrogantly indiscriminate, as if there was truly nothing in this world he needed to fear.
    The Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect, Ye Wei, and Han Jiuming couldn't help but reveal a cold smile upon hearing this.
    The members of the Burning Heaven Sect were often temperamental due to the cultivation techniques they practiced.
    Yu Chiye, the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect, was no exception.
    It was also because of this that even the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Jiuli Ghost Sect did not dare to provoke the Burning Heaven Sect lightly.
    Though the strength and foundation of each sect were not far apart,
    the members of the Burning Heaven Sect were known for their explosive tempers and sometimes acted regardless of the consequences, igniting major troubles when provoked.
    The three who knew well of Yu Chiye's temperament secretly sneered in their hearts upon hearing Qinchuan's words.
    With Yu Chiye's disposition, Qinchuan's condescending attitude would surely infuriate him, and the situation would surely not end well.
    As expected.
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Yu Chiye's expression stiffened immediately, his eyes bursting with a fierce glint as his face quickly darkened.
    However, Qinchuan merely raised an eyebrow, glancing at Yu Chiye, and said, "As the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect, You can't even control the influence of your cultivation technique? Without even this much Dao Heart, how did you become the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect?"
    Whoosh!
    All around, there was a stir.
    No one expected Qinchuan to still dare to provoke the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect like this.
    Didn't he know that the people of the Burning Heaven Sect were a bunch of madmen?
    Yu Chiye's gaze became even more unfriendly, his fiery temper about to burst forth, yet Qinchuan seemed not to notice at all, as he indifferently said, "The Nine Yang True Method, utmost firmness, utmost yang, utmost intensity, only those with great will can master its essence."
    "As the saying goes, true gold is not afraid of fire refining. This Nine Yang True Method not only cultivates Daoist prowess, but also refines the heart!"
    "Have those old fogeys of your Burning Heaven Sect not mentioned these things to you? What about Chi Tian? Is he still alive?"
    As these words fell,
    Yu Chiye, who was about to become enraged, suddenly had his pupils shrink, and his face changed dramatically.
    Not just him, the Protectors who followed him also had their eyes dramatically change, staring at Qinchuan in disbelief.
    The Nine Yang True Method was the secret that the Burning Heaven Sect did not pass on!
    Even if outsiders obtained the method to cultivate the Nine Yang True Method, they could not cultivate it ¨C forcibly doing so would lead to self-immolation of essence, Qi, and spirit, along with their body!
    Ending in both body and spirit being destroyed!
    Because, to cultivate the Nine Yang True Method, one must refine the heart first!
    And remember the True Heart Refinement Art to be able to cultivate it.
    But Heart Refining is the greatest secret of the Burning Heaven Sect, its most core secret!
    It was never known to anyone. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Yet at this moment, Qinchuan effortlessly spoke of it, displaying a deep understanding of this secret art of the Burning Heaven Sect¡ªa secret that was not passed on!
    But this wasn't what shocked them the most.
    What truly astonished them was the name Qinchuan mentioned.
    Chi Tian!
    Chi Tian the Ancestor!
    This person was the Burning Heaven Sect's living fossil!
    Living for an incomprehensibly long time.
    He had not appeared in this world for countless years.
    Nowadays, very few knew of Chi Tian the Ancestor.
    Only the Imperial Family, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and those old monsters from the Jiuli Ghost Sect might know a bit about him.
    But at this moment.
    This young man before them actually knew of Chi Tian the Ancestor!
    The shock in their hearts made them momentarily overlook Qinchuan's disrespectful way of referring to Chi Tian as "that guy".
    "Who are you? How would you know of these secrets of my Burning Heaven Sect!"
    The Protectors behind Yu Chiye stepped forward, fixing their gaze tightly on Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, glancing at them and spoke indifferently, "Even if that guy Chi Tian was still alive, he wouldn't dare to question me like this."
    Among the Protectors, one of them, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, instead of getting angry, stared intensely at Qinchuan, noticing the Token of the Congyun Sect at his waist, and involuntarily his pupils constricted.
    After seeing the Token of the Congyun Sect hanging on Qinchuan's person, they did not show any disdain or contempt but instead felt a tightening in their hearts, and their expressions changed drastically.
    "You dare show disrespect towards our Burning Heaven Sect's Ancestor!"
    However, Yu Chiye, recovering from his shock, heard Qinchuan's disrespect towards Chi Tian, and his expression darkened instantly, ready to become infuriated, but a Protector immediately stopped him.
    "Saint Heir!"
    The Protectors exclaimed loudly.
    "Elders, what is the meaning of this? This man dares to disrespect the Ancestor..."
    Yu Chiye was astonished.
    One of the Protectors transmitted a message telepathically to Yu Chiye.
    Although his cultivation level was only at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, his seniority in the Burning Heaven Sect was vast, and he was very old. It was only due to an accident that his cultivation went astray, causing his realm to plummet, leaving him at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm.
    But he was privy to some secrets unknown to others!
    This secret, very few in the Burning Heaven Sect were aware of!
    He, too, had once heard it mentioned by accident by his own master!
    Whatever he communicated, the previously furious Yu Chiye's anger in his eyes quickly faded, and he looked towards Qinchuan with a gaze full of incredulity and astonishment.
    "You still need to improve your disposition. Visit the Refining Spirit Valley and temper yourself more. The purer the Heart Refining, the higher the efficiency of cultivating the Nine Yang True Method, and the stronger the Nine Yang True Force cultivated."
    Qinchuan gave Yu Chiye a glance and spoke faintly.
    Yu Chiye's heart surged when he heard this; he hadn't expected Qinchuan to also know of the Refining Spirit Valley.
    "Sit down. Once this matter is over, I will go with you to the Burning Heaven Sect!"
    Qinchuan spoke again before closing his eyes to rest once more.
    Yu Chiye and his followers exchanged glances and then sat down beside Qinchuan, their previous rage and arrogance evaporating like smoke.
    The people around them were left dumbfounded at this scene.
    Ye Wei, Han Jiuming, and others like the Red-blooded Saint Heir were all gaping, their minds in turmoil.
    Since when had the madmen of the Burning Heaven Sect learned to suppress their explosive tempers?!

 Chapter 241 The Conference on the Way

    Soon, all the Dao Lotus seats above the Azure Blood Lake were filled.Those who could enter the Azure Blood Lake and take a seat were all the favored prodigies from various prominent families.
    As for the others, they took their seats at the tables set up along the lakeshore.
    "Bai Xianzi has arrived!"
    Suddenly, an excited exclamation rang out from the crowd at the lake shore.
    All eyes turned, and there was Bai Xianzi, shrouded in rosy clouds, her feet on golden lotuses, descending step by step from the void.
    At her side, two Supreme Saint Realm elders constantly guarded her.
    She moved with effortless grace, her posture enchanting, her face partially veiled, revealing a smooth, fair forehead that seemed to glow with wisdom.
    Her eyes shone brightly, beautiful and pure.
    "Ruo Xi, on my travels, has come here to discuss and explore the profound mysteries of the Great Dao with all the distinguished heroes. I am grateful for the support and affection from all my fellow Daoists. My apologies for arriving late and keeping everyone waiting," said Bai Ruo Xi in a voice gentle and sweet, exceptionally pleasant to the ear, like a breath of spring.
    Moreover, she practiced the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic, and her mere presence seemed imbued with a magical power that calmed the mind, bringing peace, and dispelling all worries and distracting thoughts as she appeared.
    "Bai Xianzi."
    At that moment, all gazes settled on Bai Ruo Xi, and although their minds felt at peace, many still looked at her with fervent admiration.
    "It's our honor to listen to Bai Xianzi's lecture on the Dao. We should be the ones thanking Bai Xianzi," they said.
    Following the sight of Bai Ruo Xi, numerous promising young talents straightened their attire and then showed what they believed to be their most handsome and dashing sides, speaking to Bai Ruo Xi as modest gentlemen would.
    Bai Ruo Xi smiled gently. Although her smile was veiled, and not clearly visible, her bright and clear eyes were already bewitchingly enchanting.
    As she walked on the lotuses, the crowd swiftly parted to make way for her.
    Bai Ruo Xi nodded gently to the crowd, displaying proper etiquette and cultivation, without any hint of superiority.
    Walking through the crowd, Bai Ruo Xi stepped into the Azure Blood Lake, her delicate feet creating ripples as she headed towards the Lake Heart Pavilion.
    The heirs of the various major powers seated on the lake rose and bowed in greeting to her.
    Bai Ruo Xi returned each gesture.
    Soon, Bai Ruo Xi arrived in front of the Lake Heart Pavilion, and her gaze fell on Qinchuan, the only one who had not stood up to greet her, but she said nothing of it.
    However, several people from the crowd couldn't help but express their indignation, "That guy is too arrogant, everyone rose to greet her, and he just sits there as if she's invisible, truly rude!"
    A piercing cold gaze fell directly upon Qinchuan, belonging to none other than the Saint Heir Haotian who had suffered a cultivation mishap.
    "It's you, you dared to speak rudely to me yesterday, and now, as Ruo Xi is about to lecture, everyone has stood up in greeting, yet you remain seated like that, stand up!" commanded the Saint Heir Haotian.
    He had great admiration for Bai Ruo Xi and had followed her from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom to the Tianyuan Nation, not just because his cultivation mishap required Bai Ruo Xi's assistance with the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic but also because he was captivated by Bai Ruo Xi.
    Seeing Qinchuan not standing up to greet Bai Ruo Xi set him off immediately.
    "We've all gathered here to discuss the profound mysteries of the Dao together; there's no need to get upset over a trivial matter," said Bai Ruo Xi in a gentle voice, seemingly unaffected by Qinchuan's disregard, addressing everyone around her.
    Speaking, Bai Ruoxi nodded lightly to Qinchuan as a form of greeting.
    Qinchuan simply nodded back lightly, without saying much else.
    In the past, even strong beings of the Divine Emperor level could not make him rise to offer greetings, and they even had to proactively offer him the courtesies due to juniors.
    To Bai Ruoxi, deemed "Immortal" by others, in his eyes, she was just a junior, nothing more.
    He had lived a million years; expect him to voluntarily pay respects to a junior?
    It would upset the hierarchy of seniority.
    Bai Ruoxi took graceful steps into the Lake Heart Pavilion and seated herself within.
    The two elders of the Supreme Saint Realm glanced at Qinchuan, then sat down cross-legged in the pavilion as well.
    As for the Haotian Saint Heir, after hearing Bai Ruoxi's words, still seemed unwilling as he glared at Qinchuan, but didn't say anything further.
    "We cultivators seek immortality, yet the Dao is elusive and difficult to sculpt and comprehend."
    "Ruo Xi's understanding of the Dao is modest, but she has gained some insights. Today, Ruo Xi will humbly offer a lecture, hoping it will be of help to you all. For any inadequacies in my explanation, I also kindly ask for your corrections and guidance."
    Bai Ruoxi sat in the pavilion, and her pleasant and delightful voice emanated from within. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    All those present immediately took their seats, with solemn expressions, intently listening.
    They had long heard of the rumors about Bai Ruoxi, that her insights into the Dao won people's hearts, and there were even rumors that she had guided saints. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire
    For many cultivators present, listening to Bai Ruoxi's discourse on the Dao was undoubtedly an enormous opportunity.
    That was precisely why prodigies from various forces had flocked into Tianqing City.
    Even the top four powers of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom sent three representatives each.
    "In Ruo Xi's view, all things are part of the Dao, the Dao is the world, the Dao is all things, the Dao is oneself..."
    Bai Ruoxi began her lecture, her voice as charming and melodious as the clear sound of pearls falling on a jade disk, slowly reaching everyone's ears.
    As she lectured, the essence of the Dao moved mysteriously around, causing many to be moved and full of admiration.
    In just a short moment, nearly everyone present was immediately immersed in it, with Bai Ruoxi's words echoing in their minds, lingering endlessly.
    Zhou Xi herself almost seemed to be drawn in, but in the end, she furrowed her brows, unable to completely immerse her mind and enter into Bai Ruoxi's Dao Charm.
    Ye Xuanji's heart was stirred, yet he too found it difficult to immerse himself; being a saint who had already stepped onto the Dao, Bai Ruoxi's explanations, although good, were still somewhat superficial for someone like him.
    Especially since having followed Qinchuan during this period and having heard his lectures on the Dao, now hearing Bai Ruoxi's lecture made Ye Xuanji feel that her explanations were too vague and generalized, with many concepts being relatively more superficial.
    Qinchuan also did not immerse himself; he merely listened attentively and could not help shaking his head with a sigh, "Indeed, as expected of someone with an Innate Taoist Body, not yet having cultivated but already having entered the Dao, and also possessing such a profound understanding of it."
    "Young Master, why do I feel that I'm not quite able to grasp what she's talking about..."
    Hearing Qinchuan's praise, Zhou Xi couldn't help but whisper quietly.
    She noticed that others around her had already sunk into Bai Ruoxi's lecture, but no matter what, she could not immerse herself, feeling as if something were amiss.
    "That's because your own understanding of the Dao is already quite deep,"
    Qinchuan said, glancing at Zhou Xi.
    Zhou Xi's and Qinchuan's low conversation caught the attention of the two Supreme Saint elders guarding the Lake Heart Pavilion, who opened their eyes and fixed their gaze on Qinchuan, frowning slightly.

 Chapter 242 Prepare for a Rainy Day

    Whether they were in Green Blood Lake or around its shores, all the martial artists and cultivators were immersed in the profound mysteries of the Dao as expounded by Bai Ruoxi.Her understanding of the Dao was indeed dazzling to those who had not yet embarked on the path, leaving many listeners utterly captivated and gradually forming a clearer impression of the Dao in their hearts.
    Even the Saint Heirs of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Ye Wei, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Han Jiuming, and the Burning Heaven Sect's Yu Chiye found themselves gaining insights, immersed in a mystic and ethereal state, unable to extricate themselves.
    In such a state, the three individuals including Qinchuan, who had not been immersed, stood out like a crane amongst chickens, catching the attention of the two Supreme Saint Experts guarding the outside of the Lake Heart Pavilion where Bai Ruoxi was.
    At that moment, they couldn't help but stare at Qinchuan and his companions with furrowed brows, full of surprise and suspicion.
    That Ye Xuanji hadn't been immersed was understandable to them; after all, he was already an expert at the peak of the Saint Realm, having long embarked on the path.
    However, Qinchuan and Zhou Xi were merely two junior martial artists at the Meridian Opening Realm, presumably yet to embark on the path.
    Yet, at this moment, neither of them was affected by Bai Ruoxi's Dao Charm, nor immersed in her lecture on the Dao.
    This struck them as rather odd. Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire
    But they didn't ponder further, assuming perhaps that the two had such poor innate talent and understanding that they couldn't immerse themselves in the profound mysteries of the Dao.
    Thinking this, they didn't pay more attention and closed their eyes, beginning to rest and conserve their energy.
    In the Lake Heart Pavilion, Bai Ruoxi continued to articulate her views on the Dao, explaining its mysteries.
    Qinchuan, seated on a Dao Lotus, listened carefully for a while but soon lost interest in continuing, feeling somewhat listless.
    An Innate Taoist Body was indeed extraordinary, stunning even.
    Although she was still only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm and hadn't stepped out of the category of a martial artist into the domain of cultivators, she had already entered the path and had such a profound understanding of the Dao that it wasn't something ordinary people could achieve.
    Moreover, while expounding the Dao with an Innate Taoist Body, she could evoke a resonance with the Dao itself, aiding others in immersing into and embarking on the path, a rare and valuable trait.
    For others, her lecture on the Dao was indeed a not insignificant fortune and opportunity.
    But as for the anecdotal accounts of enlightening someone to become a saint instantaneously, there was still a considerable distance to bridge.
    For Qinchuan, however, her understanding and insights of the Dao were too superficial.
    What she comprehended was merely the surface, far from the true profundities of the Dao.
    As an Emperor from the Divine Realm who had repeatedly stood above the realm to give guidance, Qinchuan had long seen through the Dao; there were no more secrets about it to him.
    What he sought after was the Immortal Path.
    Thus, Qinchuan naturally didn't have much interest in Bai Ruoxi's lecture.
    His reason to listen to the lecture was purely out of curiosity.
    He was curious about how deeply this individual with an Innate Taoist Body understood the Dao and what purpose she had in traveling from the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, preaching and giving lectures on the Dao along the way.
    Now, he had understood the depth and reach of her engagement with the Dao.
    And as for her purpose, he had already made some speculations and was almost certain of his guess, having found his answer.
    "Is she accumulating destiny through this method, laying the groundwork for bearing the mandate of heaven in the future?"
    "Merely at the Spirit Martial Realm and yet to step into the Cultivator Realm, she is already making preparations for the Emperor Realm. It seems this Innate Taoist Body harbors no small ambition."
    Qinchuan murmured inwardly.
    He did not listen any further, nor did he disturb others, but quietly stood up and planned to leave.
    Seeing this, Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji hurriedly followed.
    Outside the Lake Heart Pavilion, the two Supreme Saint experts opened their eyes to glance at Qinchuan and his companions, one of them spoke up, "The young lady's lecture on the Great Dao is an opportunity for you all, even if you lack the talent and perception to be immersed in it, but to listen to the general idea is still beneficial."
    Qinchuan had not expected such a courteous persuasion from the other party, but he just smiled and said nothing, leading Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji as they walked away.
    The voice lecturing in the Lake Heart Pavilion suddenly stopped.
    Bai Ruoxi had clearly also noticed the three of them.
    In fact, she had been paying attention to Qinchuan from the very beginning.
    When Qinchuan recited the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic by heart yesterday, it had caught her attention, hence the reason she had specifically sent him a formal invitation, asking him to come and listen to the Dao.
    However, this time, from the beginning of her lecture, he had never once been immersed in it, not the slightest bit influenced by her Dao Charm.
    Even Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji, who were at his side, had not been immersed in it.
    This caused her brows to furrow slightly.
    She hadn't minded that Qinchuan did not stand to greet her along with everyone else,
    but the fact that Qinchuan was completely unaffected by her lecture was something she couldn't let go.
    Because this was the domain she took the most pride in.
    It was the method she was most proud of.
    Below the Saint Realm, there had never been anyone who could completely resist the influence of her Dao Charm.
    Even among the experts of the Saint Realm, there was a certain probability they would be immersed in it, and even if they weren't, they would at least gain some insight.
    But from beginning to end, Qinchuan had remained absolutely clear-headed, completely unaffected.
    This was something she found difficult to accept and even made her wonder if her understanding of the Dao was not profound enough or if her lecture was not vivid enough?
    She had also doubted whether Qinchuan's perception and talent were too poor, but even the most talentless ordinary person should have shown some reaction under the influence of her Dao Charm.
    A crisp and pleasant voice emanated from the Lake Heart Pavilion, Bai Ruoxi looking at Qinchuan said, "Brother Qin, please wait. The Dao lecture conference is not yet over, why do you leave in such a hurry? If there is anything incorrect in Ruo Xi's lecture, please do not hesitate to enlighten me, Ruo Xi will surely accept it with an open mind."
    Bai Ruoxi's clear eyes stared at Qinchuan, her voice as melodious as the heavenly lyre.
    Bai Ruoxi interrupted her lecture and suddenly called out to Qinchuan, causing everyone who was immersed in Bai Ruoxi's lecture to snap back to reality.
    "What? Fairy Bai's understanding and discourse on the Great Dao is so profound and vivid, to hear a speech from Fairy Bai is an incredible opportunity and favor, and that kid wants to leave early?"
    "Perhaps his perception and talent are too poor, he simply cannot comprehend the mysteries spoken by Fairy Bai, and cannot delve into the experience, that's why he wants to leave."
    "Fairy Bai's lecture is so vivid, and he fails to experience and understand it, that kid's perception and talent must be rather poor, why did he even come to listen to the Dao with such talents?"
    "Fairy Bai, please ignore him, continue your lecture..."
    Many people around could not help but start discussing.
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 Chapter 243 Arrogant and Domineering

    "Miss Bai may have a profound understanding of the Dao, but for me, it's no more than peeking at the sun through a window, hardly useful," said Qinchuan with a faint smile."Boom!"
    No sooner had he spoken than, despite Qinchuan overwhelming the Burning Heaven Saint Heir and forcing the Heavenly Sword Daoist to bow his head, the crowd still erupted in rebuke.
    Were it not for a mysterious Saint standing by Qinchuan's side, many would have already rushed forward.
    Indifferent to the hostile gazes around him, Qinchuan continued, "I still have matters to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer."
    With that, he took a step to leave.
    "Ignorant child, how dare someone at the mere Meridian Opening Realm make idle comments about the Dao."
    "This youngster's aptitude is extremely dull, he hasn't even had an awakening from Fairy Bai's guidance; it's a wonder how he cultivated to the Meridian Opening Realm?"
    However, some perceived a hint of something unusual and pondered with doubt: "Although this child is only in the Meridian Opening Realm, considering his young age of merely sixteen or seventeen, he might not possess astonishing talent, but dull he is not?"
    Qinchuan naturally didn't take to heart the denunciations of these ants and continued on his way out.
    Bai Ruoxi's complexion changed multiple times on the podium. She believed her attainment in the Dao to be unmatched among her peers, as even many who had just entered the Saint Realm could gain insights from her teachings. However, Qinchuan dismissed her teachings as hardly useful, clearly not regarding her highly.
    Nonetheless, since she was of a different mindset, the surge of anger that rose in her was quickly extinguished, and her face regained calmness. She called out to Qinchuan again, "Since the Dao of Ruo Xi does not resonate with Brother Qin, might Ruo Xi be qualified to ask about Brother Qin's Dao?"
    Qinchuan paused in his steps, gazing at Bai Ruoxi thoughtfully, "You... just barely make the cut." He then scanned the crowd below and disdainfully remarked, "But these wastes, I'm afraid, wouldn't understand."
    "You... how dare you!"
    "How impudent..."
    Those invited to the preaching were mostly elite members of various sects, all with great pride. How could they tolerate being repeatedly insulted by a mere individual of the Meridian Opening Realm?
    A white-clothed man rushed out, pointing his sword at Qinchuan and bellowed angrily, "Arrogant fool, relying on the power of a Saint. If you have any real skill, dare you battle me?"
    "It's the Lingchuan Holy Son!"
    Someone recognized the white-clothed man.
    This person was the Holy Son from the Lingchuan Sect of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.
    The Lingchuan Sect of Great Yan was already on the decline, close to extinction, but Sect Leader Mu Lingtian had a daughter of exceptional talent who caught the eye of the Sect Leader from Haotian Holy Land.
    Upon affiliating with Haotian Holy Land, Lingchuan Sect soared to success overnight. Although their overall strength was still modest, they could swagger across the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom with the backing of Haotian Holy Land.
    This Lingchuan Holy Son was not a peerless genius, but having spent years by the Haotian Holy Son, he had received numerous resources and had reached the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    He challenged Qinchuan to a duel, seeing that he was merely at the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Qinchuan looked at the sharp sword three feet before him, laughed without anger, "Laughable, truly laughable. After so many years, you're the first to dare point a sword at me; it's just a pity, you're not worth my effort."
    He then waved his hand, casually ordering, "Break the hand that holds the sword."
    Zhou Xi immediately understood and acted on his will.
    "Crack"
    "Ah..."
    Before the crowd could even react, the sound of flesh being cleaved was heard, followed by the ringing clatter of a longsword hitting the ground, and finally the agonized screams of the Lingchuan Holy Son.
    The right arm of the Lingchuan Holy Son had been severed from the shoulder, what's more horrifying was where blood should have been gushing out, it had astonishingly formed into beads of red blood crystal, having instantly frozen.
    ```
    All of this happened in the blink of an eye. By the time everyone reacted, Zhou Xi had already sheathed her sword, standing calmly at Qinchuan's side. Her sword was devoid of any blood as if she hadn't just severed the arm of the Lingchuan Holy Son.
    This woman was truly terrifying, possessing such a sharply cold Yin Qi.
    On the stage, the two Supreme Saints who were originally safeguarding Bai Ruoxi also showed a trace of emotion on their usually unflappable faces, "Interesting, the grand Taiyin Treasure Body is merely that youth's maid."
    Qinchuan seemed not satisfied with Zhou Xi's strike, shook his head, and said, "The sword strike was sharp, but you lacked a bit of spiritual energy, truly a waste of your Taiyin Treasured Body."
    His words, spoken in a very low voice, were still overheard by several nearby talented individuals, who couldn't help but mock, "Meridian Opening Five Layers slicing off an arm from the Ninth Layer Realm and he says it lacks a bit of spiritual energy? Is he going to die if he doesn't show off?"
    Zhou Xi blushed, recognizing that her progress these days was considered extremely fast, yet in Qinchuan's eyes, it still wasn't enough.
    "Swordsmen are weapons of murder, while Qi practitioners are the spirit of the physical body. To achieve Human-Sword Unity, the divine and the weapon must fuse..."
    Qinchuan instructed Zhou Xi on how to cultivate Human-Sword Unity.
    Zhou Xi listened so intently that she entered a state of deep meditation, and among those who thought Qinchuan was showing off were two sword cultivators who, after hearing Qinchuan's guidance, looked at him with amazement and immediately sat down to meditate.
    The rest of the onlookers, witnessing this, were shocked to the core. If Zhou Xi was merely cooperating with him in a demonstration, then why did the two swordsmen have a realization after hearing Qinchuan's words?
    Could it be that this youth's words were not empty boasts, and on the path of the Great Dao, he had indeed surpassed Fairy Bai?
    As the Lingchuan Holy Son, pale as death, was helped away and Zhou Xi had come out of her deep meditation, Qinchuan finally spoke leisurely, "Is there anyone else who dares to object?"
    Although his words were light, they struck like thunder in everyone's ears, and at this point, no one dared to come forward.
    He scanned the crowd coldly, his gaze finally resting on the figure of the Haotian Holy Son.
    The Lingchuan Holy Son had been provoked by the Haotian Holy Son before he jumped out, and Qinchuan had noticed it. However, since the other party did not step forward, he could not be bothered. Now, with the dog having bitten him, it was naturally time to settle the score with the dog's owner. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Haotian Holy Son glared back angrily, clearly harboring lethal intentions, while the two Initial Realm Saints, Zhao Lao and Mo Lao, at his side, also looked unfriendly.
    "This kid has offended the Haotian Holy Son; this is going to be interesting," said someone in the crowd, unaware of the current situation, taking pleasure in the misfortune.
    Qinchuan snorted coldly, "It seems I've been silent for too long, some dogs have forgotten how to be dogs."
    The Haotian Holy Son, hearing this, flew into a rage. The suppressed demonic Qi within him surged rapidly, and Zhao Lao and Mo Lao, seeing something was amiss, sent Palm Imprints to his back, suppressing the demonic Qi within him.
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow slightly, saying, "A little madness is good." With that, Divine Sense surged, and a hint of the killing aura of a Great Emperor leaked out, overwhelming the Haotian Holy Son.
    As the Haotian Holy Son was crushed by that Imperial Might, his vision suddenly changed. The once bustling lakeside scene transformed entirely; the sky turned blood-red, and mountains of corpses and seas of blood surrounded him. In his eyes, an Asura wielding a blood sword was slashing directly at him.
    He was now deeply trapped in an Illusion Realm, his murderous look replaced by boundless terror.
    Qinchuan had known that the Haotian Holy Son had gone mad due to his cultivation practice, and with a little provocation, he could hardly suppress his demonic Qi. At last, he released a half strand of Imperial Might to pressure him, instantly making him lose control of himself.
    "Ah, don't kill me... don't kill me?" If not for the restraint from Zhao Lao and Mo Lao on either side, he would already have become an imbecile.
    Seeing this, Bai Ruoxi frowned, glanced at Qinchuan, but ultimately, out of pity for the madness of the Haotian Holy Son, she softly recited the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic. After a while, the Haotian Holy Son finally regained his composure.
    However, he no longer dared to look at Qinchuan again, the breath he felt before was far too terrifying.
    "Miss Bai, may I take my leave now?" Qinchuan, seeing no one else dared to stop him, spoke to Bai Ruoxi.
    "Since Brother Qin has urgent matters to attend to, please feel free to leave," Bai Ruoxi replied without joy or sorrow, her tone cooling slightly. She didn't quite fancy such brazen individuals.
    "Xuan Ji, let's go."
    As Qinchuan was about to leave, suddenly applause came from afar with the sound of several sharp claps.
    Then a man's voice rose, "Brother Qin truly has great spirit, but since Miss Bai wished for your company in a discussion, it would be rather dull for you to leave like this."
    A young man in splendid attire approached, followed by a limping elder with a goat beard, who exuded not a wisp of Qi.
    Some people in the crowd recognized the newcomer and couldn't help but constrict their pupils.
    ```

 Chapter 244 Prince Tianyuan

    "None of your damn business!"Qinchuan gave the slowly approaching man in the brocaded clothes a glance, showing no respect for him whatsoever.
    This man had been hiding in the shadows for quite some time; Qinchuan had long since noticed the two of them and he had no fondness for those who always lurked in the dark.
    "..."
    "This kid, he's not even giving him face..."
    Many people around twitched the corners of their mouths.
    "Who is this person?"
    Among those who had come to listen to the Dao, many were not from the Tianyuan Nation, each asking their fellow Daoists nearby.
    "This man is called Li Zhi, he is the Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Nation."
    "This kid really fears neither heaven nor earth, not even giving face to the Imperial Family."
    Li Zhi was taken aback, not expecting that, even with his status as the Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Nation, he could face such a snub, but after all, he was the Eldest Prince, having grown up in the palace with a sophisticated mind, and he quickly suppressed the slight displeasure in his heart.
    He clasped his hands and smiled, "I am Li Zhi, I am..."
    Qinchuan glanced at Li Zhi and waved his hand to interrupt him, saying, "You're wearing a jade robe that practically has 'I am the Crown Prince' written all over your face, do you think there's anyone who doesn't know?"
    He had already awakened his Innate Pupils and had long seen the Golden Dragon Qi rising to the sky above Li Zhi's head. Only members of the Imperial Family would have such Destiny surrounding them, and with the Dragon Qi faintly showing the intention to condense into a real dragon, and his age not exceeding thirty, it wasn't difficult to guess that the man before him was the Crown Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom.
    After finishing, Qinchuan deliberately asked, "Girl, wouldn't you agree?"
    Zhou Xi had originally been just a disciple of the Congyun Sect, not daring to show disrespect to the Imperial Family, but after spending some time with Qinchuan, she had broadened her horizons. Although she was surprised by Li Zhi's identity, she still nodded seriously, "Yes, young master, I had also noticed it earlier."
    Qinchuan waved his hand and said, "It's best you don't try to pressure me with your background, because no matter how grand yours is, it's not as grand as mine." He then added, "Even if Li Xuanfeng himself came, it wouldn't work."
    Having said that, Qinchuan was about to leave.
    "Whew, even the background of the Imperial Family can't compare with his? Isn't he just a lowly disciple of the Congyun Sect?"
    "I find this to be somewhat suspicious..."
    Qinchuan had repeatedly shattered everyone's expectations, and many had begun to sense that something was off.
    "This boy is definitely not as simple as just a disciple of the Congyun Sect."
    "Let's see how the Eldest Prince handles it."
    When Qinchuan had mentioned the name Li Xuanfeng just now, the old man with the goat beard was about to explode, but was quickly restrained by Li Zhi.
    Li Xuanfeng was the founding emperor of the Tianyuan Nation; one could not tolerate later generations taking him lightly.
    Just when everyone thought the Eldest Prince would become angry, Li Zhi instead turned with a smile, stepped forward, and followed Qinchuan.
    He clasped his hands and said, "Brother Qin speaks truly, as cultivators, we should indeed pursue the Dao, and the so-called background is nothing more than the glory of our ancestors, after all."
    With a mind realm that could endure what most could not, the Eldest Prince had earned a higher regard from Qinchuan.
    Like the Eldest Prince, who had always been in a position of power within secular society, he lacked the usual arrogance of ordinary cultivators.
    Although he was already the Crown Prince, he still had a brother, the Third Prince, who was highly esteemed in the military and eagerly vying for power.
    Clearly, Li Zhi was aiming to win over Qinchuan, or rather, Ye Xuanji supporting him, to gather more capital for his battle for the throne. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face, and Qinchuan's tone softened a bit as he said, "Brother Li's good intentions are appreciated, but I have urgent matters to attend to and prefer not to get involved in the affairs of the Imperial Family."
    His meaning was obvious: he had no interest in joining the struggle for the throne.
    Li Zhi chuckled and asked, "Is Brother Qin's urgent matter related to the Gongshan Family's affairs?"
    Qinchuan stopped walking and looked at Li Zhi, indicating for him to continue.
    Li Zhi glanced around before lowering his voice, whispering, "I know the news of the Gongshan Clan."
    ...
    The Dao Transmission Conference continued, and Qinchuan stayed behind; his previously mentioned urgent matter indeed was to search for the Gongshan Clan.
    Since this Li Zhi had news of the Gongshan Clan, why bother looking far and wide?
    To those cultivators who had not yet entered the path, Bai Ruoxi's understanding of the Dao was naturally like listening to the music of immortals, utterly enraptured.
    It was only after two hours that Bai Ruoxi finally ceased her lecture.
    Once all the cultivators had emerged from their states of enlightenment, Li Zhi, sitting beside Qinchuan, said to him, "Brother Qin has been unable to enter the path, presumably because he has already surpassed Miss Bai. Why not seize this opportunity to transmit the secrets of the Dao and add a measure of destiny to yourself?"
    Qinchuan glanced at Li Zhi, "Enough, this young master never owes anyone favors. Since you have the information I want to know, I shall impart the Dao, which will repay this favor to you."
    Having said that, Qinchuan already began heading towards the lecture platform where Bai Ruoxi was, hearing the conversation between Qinchuan and Li Zhi, she voluntarily gave up her position.
    Some cultivators below the platform, unclear about the situation, came to understand and felt rather dissatisfied. However, after the recent events, fearing the terrifying strength of Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi, no one dared to step forward to stop it, though many cultivators still voiced their protest loudly.
    They did not believe that Qinchuan's lecture could surpass that of Immortal Maiden Bai.
    "What's going on, why isn't Immortal Maiden Bai continuing her lecture? Are they really letting this kid do it?"
    "Get down, get down, let Immortal Maiden Bai continue!"
    Qinchuan swept a gaze over the crowd and with a sneer, said, "My lecture is an opportunity for all of you. After today, if you wish to hear it again, you'll find it impossible. Truly, a bunch of frogs in a well."
    "Get lost, get lost."
    Quite a few cultivators had already stood up in groups.
    Qinchuan couldn't be bothered with these clueless people and began his lecture.
    "There are three Dao; the Great Dao, the Heavenly Dao, the Immortal Path. The Great Dao also has three; the Heavenly Dao counts fifty, retires one, leaving forty-nine; the Immortal Path is..."
    Qinchuan spoke with ease, his voice not amplified by True Qi. Yet, this voice, in harmony with the Dao, clearly reached everyone's ears.
    Suddenly, the people in the venue once again entered into states of enlightenment, including those cultivators who just stood up to demand Qinchuan step down. They too stood motionless, evidently falling into such a deep trance too quickly to sit down again.
    Qinchuan looked around and, aside from the two Supreme Saints beside Bai Ruoxi and the old man with a goat beard beside Li Zhi, none had entered a state of enlightenment. Even Bai Ruoxi was now in a half-enlightenment state.
    It was clear that these three had deep comprehension of the Dao. Qinchuan smirked and continued, "The third aspect of the Great Dao is to act for..."
    "Boom..."
    It was like a thunderclap exploding in the ears of the three Supreme Saints.
    "Is this... also part of the Great Dao?"
    "The Great Dao also has such doctrines..."
    At that moment, even the three Supreme Saints had fallen into a state of enlightenment.
    But as Qinchuan continued his lecture, some cultivators gradually recovered from their enlightenment.
    "How... How does he have such deep insight into the Dao, his teachings just now were even more delicate than Immortal Maiden Bai's."
    "Yes indeed, we initially thought this fellow was just boasting, but we never expected he truly had substance. No wonder even Immortal Maiden Bai did not enter enlightenment during her own transmission."
    "It seems that his understanding of the Dao is indeed more formidable than Immortal Maiden Bai's."
    "Phew, wait, look, Immortal Maiden Bai, she... she is also in a state of enlightenment..."
    The crowd focused on Bai Ruoxi and saw she too had entered enlightenment, leaving them astonished to the point of dropping their jaws.
    At this point, sharp-eyed individuals noticed not only Bai Ruoxi but also the two Supreme Saints beside her had fallen into enlightenment as well.
    Now, the crowd was not just amazed but also frightened, even feeling a sense of regret.
    "It turns out we emerged from enlightenment not because his teachings were poor but because our abilities are too low to understand the deeper aspects of the Dao Magic."

 Chapter 245 Continuous Breakthrough

    The imparting of the Dao continued.The crowd had gradually started to wake up, leaving only Bai Ruoxi, her two Supreme Saint protectors, and the old man with the goat beard still unconscious.
    Just as Qinchuan was in the midst of imparting the Dao, his face suddenly showed shock, and he interrupted the process.
    Although he had stopped, he did not stand up, his eyes slightly closed.
    "What's going on?"
    Seeing that Qinchuan remained motionless for a long time, many grew puzzled.
    "He... he seems to have entered a meditative state."
    "Could it be that one could also achieve enlightenment while imparting the Dao?"
    At this moment, Qinchuan was indeed in a meditative state, but he was not enlightening; rather, he was somewhat astonished.
    He discovered.
    This Dao had undergone some slight changes.
    At first, when he spoke of the great principles of the Dao, he didn't notice anything unusual. Later, when he saw that Bai Ruoxi and the three Supreme Saints had not attained enlightenment, he began to integrate a bit of the Heavenly Dao during the imparting.
    The great Dao governed the cultivators of the Lower Realm, while the Heavenly Dao ruled over both the worlds of the Lower Realm and the Divine Realm.
    It was precisely because of the distinct Daos of the two realms that communication between them was difficult; to go from the Lower Realm to the Divine Realm, one must perceive the power of the Heavenly Dao.
    As for those from the Divine Realm wishing to descend, the power of the Heavenly Dao they have felt is too profound, leading to rejection by the great Dao, and the journey becomes even more arduous.
    The Heavenly Dao is fifty, one escapes, leaving behind forty-nine.
    The escapee is called Heavenly Secret. It is this escaped Heavenly Secret that transformed into the Immortal Path, giving the chance to become an Immortal.
    Through his recent preaching, Qinchuan suddenly realized that the gap where the one had escaped from the Heavenly Dao was showing faint signs of regeneration.
    Yes, it was not about retrieving the escaped one, but regeneration; although the traces of regeneration were minimal, Qinchuan still noticed them.
    He was very clear that ten thousand years ago, the Heavenly Dao still lacked one - the regeneration has taken place within these ten thousand years.
    "What exactly happened in these ten thousand years? The drunkard from Prison Mountain, Wu Yong, all disappeared without a trace, and now even that one part of the escaped Heavenly Dao has begun to regenerate."
    "If it really comes to the Heavenly Dao being completed with fifty, will the Immortal Path still exist? How could those seeking cultivation immortality break through the suppression of a complete Heavenly Dao to achieve their Immortal fate? By then, even I might find becoming an Immortal somewhat difficult."
    "Unable to achieve Immortality, unable to break through the Immortal Burial Site, then Ling'er..."
    "Unable to find Ling'er, what is the meaning of my pursuit of Asura's eternal Dao?"
    "No, I must succeed. The Immortal Burial Site¡ªI will enter it sooner or later!"
    "Even the Heavens will not be able to stop me!"
    With this thought, Qinchuan's Divine Sense surged with excitement, and a vast Asura power rolled outwards in all directions.
    At that moment, his unstoppable determination climbed to a new height.
    With the change in his mindset, his cultivation level also began to skyrocket.
    This Asura power was so rich that Bai Ruoxi and the others, who were in the midst of enlightenment, ended their meditative state one after another, looking towards Qinchuan with astonishment and uncertainty.
    "What's happened to him?"
    Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi had already witnessed this aura on Qinchuan's body.
    Knowing that Qinchuan was about to make a breakthrough, the two of them moved discreetly to his side, one to the left and one to the right, defending him.
    Feeling the aura on Qinchuan's body climbing higher and higher, the crowd finally understood.
    "He's about to make a breakthrough."
    "The Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening Realm."
    Seeing Qinchuan easily break through to the Sixth Layer Realm of Meridian Opening, many were astonished.
    A Saint Heir in the crowd named Qian Chong couldn't help but sigh, "This young man is really something. To break through the realm so effortlessly, I fear it won't be long before..."
    Mid-sentence, he abruptly stopped as if he had seen a ghost and stared dumbfounded at Qinchuan.
    "He's broken through two layers! He's at the Seventh Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm!"
    Standing beside him, the Saint Heir Wan Ren inhaled sharply and exclaimed, "No, his aura is still rising. He's about to reach the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm."
    "Now he's at the Meridian Opening Realm, Nine Layers!"
    The surrounding crowd were all terrified. Breaking through four layers of realm so quickly was astonishing, subverting everyone's understanding. When had making a cultivation breakthrough become so easy?
    Qinchuan couldn't help but frown as well. Breaking through too fast was not a good sign in his opinion.
    Compared to others, he paid more attention to his own foundation.
    "It can't rise anymore..."
    Qinchuan murmured. Not long ago, while at the Congyun Sect, his Cultivation Level had just broken through several realms, reaching the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. Now, in a mere three months or so, he was achieving such a breakthrough again. If it affected his foundation, the loss outweighed the gain.
    Therefore, at this moment, he was actively trying to suppress the rising trend of his Cultivation Level.
    By the time his Cultivation Level had risen to the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, with a thought, he channeled a stream of True Qi to seal his Qi sea, forcefully suppressing his Cultivation Level, causing the aura of his cultivation to gradually stabilize.
    Seeing Qinchuan's aura calm down, everyone let out a long sigh of relief.
    The Saint Heir Qian Chong sighed and said, "He's not rising anymore."
    Wan Ren exclaimed, "Actually? You actually say 'actually'? Aren't you quite unsatisfied?"
    Qinchuan felt the internal energy within his body gradually stabilize.
    At that same moment, his True Qi once again surged sharply.
    The crowd, seeing that Qinchuan's aura had stabilized, were taken aback when it suddenly surged again.
    "Huh! He's still making a breakthrough?"
    Some had already realized it and called out in shock, "He's suppressing his own realm and doesn't want to break through. He only temporarily suppressed the rising aura, but he has failed. His realm is unstoppable now, advancing on its own!"
    The Qi sea is like a container; the goal of cultivation is to fill it. Some fill it with coarse stones and move to another container, and though it's full, there is still room for fine sand and liquid. Others begin by filling the entire container with water.
    Once the container is filled with water, naturally there is no room for anything else.
    "Hiss, this young man is truly a monster. If he had wanted, he probably would have already reached the Spirit Martial Realm."
    At this point, the gazes of the crowd surrounding him had changed.
    Admiration, envy.
    Many young women also had a look of fervor in their eyes.
    Bai Ruoxi's eyes showed some change when she looked at Qinchuan. Among the geniuses she had seen, including herself, none could compare to Qinchuan's monstrous ability. She couldn't help but think, "No wonder he has the capital to be so arrogant."
    The Saint Heirs from the Red Blood Sword Sect, Jiuli Ghost Sect, Heavenly Sword Sect, and others who had minor frictions with him all frowned, contemplating how to deal with their karma with Qinchuan.
    At this moment, Qinchuan just shook his head. Since he couldn't suppress his Cultivation Level, there was no need to deliberately do so anymore.
    He gave up suppressing it, allowing his Cultivation Level to grow. This breakthrough was a natural outcome of a sudden insight; he figured it probably wouldn't shake his foundation. However, he would need to properly consolidate his gains afterward.
    In the end, Qinchuan's Cultivation Level stabilized at the Peak of the Nine Layers in the Meridian Opening Realm, just one step away from the Spirit Martial Realm.
    ...
    Qinchuan's name was now resounding throughout Tianqing City. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    On the path of the Dao, he dominated over the Immortal Bai, and in cultivation, he broke through several realms in just one day.
    Countless Saint Heirs from various sects wanted to meet Qinchuan in person, wishing to hear more about his understanding of the Dao.
    Qinchuan was not concerned about the noisy rumors on the outside.
    After the sermon conference ended, he was invited by Li Zhi to go to Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, and Bai Ruoxi was also invited.
    Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, inside a private room on the fourth floor.
    Qinchuan, Bai Ruoxi, and Li Zhi sat at the same table.
    Li Zhi looked down at the bustling crowd below the pavilion and introduced, "This Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion is the most luxurious restaurant in Tianqing City. The dishes they prepare are truly delicious."
    Li Zhi paused, glanced around, and then lowered his voice to complain, "It's just that the name 'Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion' is too overbearing..."
    Qinchuan looked around at the layout, which remained the same as before, and said indifferently, "Because the founder of this pavilion is named Linglong."

 Chapter 246 Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion

    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Li Zhi's face showed a moment of bewilderment.The Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion appeared to be just an ordinary restaurant, but he knew that wasn't the simple truth.
    In reality, the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion was also the world's foremost intelligence agency, from which one could purchase any piece of information, provided they could afford the price.
    To be hailed as the best in the world, the power behind it must be astonishing. Since its establishment one hundred thousand years ago, it had branches all over the world, and it was rumored that even Great Emperors were seated within it.
    Not to mention ordinary Sect Holy Lands, even the various Imperial Families had to show it some respect.
    The pavilion was eight stories tall, from top to bottom, divided into Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang and Universe Primordial Wilderness, eight levels based on the visitors' status and strength.
    The first floor of Linglong Pavilion was open to the public, the second floor catered to cultivators below the Spirit Martial realm, those above Spirit Martial but below the realm of Holy could enter the third floor of the pavilion, and only those who had reached the Holy's Realm could ascend to the fourth floor, which even Li Zhi, as the Eldest Prince of Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, could only just manage to have access to the Yellow Pavilion.
    As for the floors above the sixth, only those with strength above the Supreme Saint could qualify to enter.
    Li Zhi curiously asked, "The Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion has been established for a hundred thousand years, and its backing power is incredibly mysterious. Brother Qin, how did you know its founder's name was Linglong?"
    Bai Ruoxi frowned as if recalling something, saying, "I once heard from my teacher that the founder of the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion was indeed named Yu Linglong, who was the youngest Empress of her time."
    Having said this, Bai Ruoxi paused and glanced around to ensure no one else was within earshot, then continued in a lower voice, "However, Yu Linglong abdicated and vanished eighty thousand years ago, and since then, no one has seen her again. Rumors say she disappeared without a trace."
    "Disappeared eighty thousand years ago?"
    Qinchuan frowned and muttered to himself, thinking, "Again, eighty thousand years ago, with Wu Yong, the Prison Mountain drunk, and now Linglong, all disappearing without a trace. Could it be that those Great Emperors also vanished around that time?"
    This thought prompted Qinchuan to ask, "What exactly happened eighty thousand years ago?"
    Bai Ruoxi shook her head, indicating ignorance and said, "I only heard snippets from my teacher about a major event that took place eighty thousand years ago, but I didn't inquire about the specifics."
    Qinchuan's doubts grew deeper.
    Upon waking in this life, it seemed certain matters had gone beyond his expectations.
    It appeared some events demanded thorough investigation.
    Li Zhi wasn't interested in what had occurred eighty thousand years ago; he was still pondering over the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion. He suddenly asked, "Brother Qin, Fairy Bai, you said Linglong is a name of a person, so what does the Seven Kills signify?"
    Bai Ruoxi shook her head, indicating she did not know.
    Qinchuan replied with a half-smile, "What if I told you that the Seven Kills refers to none other than myself, would you believe me?"
    Bai Ruoxi and Li Zhi looked at each other, and after a long pause, Li Zhi laughed heartily and said, "Brother Qin really knows how to joke."
    Just then, as the restaurant steward led several servants to serve the dishes, he overheard Qinchuan's comment. The smile on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a chill as he said sternly, "Young master, watch your words. If you continue to spout nonsense, do not blame the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion for being inhospitable."
    As he spoke, a surge of energy emanated from him, clearly from someone in the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    Qinchuan glanced at the steward, and considering that the man was protecting the reputation of the Pavilion, decided not to hold it against him. But inwardly, he mused, "Without Linglong to oversee it, it's true that the Linglong Pavilion has declined, for even the steward of the fifth floor is only in the Myriad Manifestation Realm."
    If others knew of his thoughts, they would likely mock him mercilessly.
    Knowing Qinchuan's temperament and worrying that he might clash with the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, Li Zhi quickly tried to smooth things over with a forced smile and profuse apologies.
    The steward saw that Qinchuan remained silent and took it for fear, thus dropping the matter.
    ...
    After eating and drinking their fill, the three companions descended the stairs.
    Just as everyone had reached the second floor, a commotion suddenly erupted from the hall.
    "Damn it, what kind of dishes are these, why do they taste so bad, where's the manager, get your ass over here."
    The noise drew the attention of the people around, and the speaker was seen to be a black-robed, cold-looking young man, emanating an aura of malevolence that made others quite uncomfortable.
    In front of him sat an elder also in a black robe, with a scar across his face, his entire demeanor as sharp as a sword, revealing a menacing edge.
    "Whoa, who is this guy? Has he eaten the courage of a lion and the heart of a leopard? How dare he come to the Exquisite Pavilion and make trouble?"
    "Don't know, but he looks kind of familiar."
    Qinchuan and his two companions paused in their steps, observing the drama at the center of the room. Qinchuan judged who they were from the aura of the two men, and with a slight raise of his eyebrows, said in a low voice, "Interesting, even two little mice dare to come here and cause trouble."
    At that moment, the steward of the Exquisite Pavilion's second floor came out from the inner hall, his face bearing a smile, and said apologetically, "I am Qian Er, the steward of the second floor. If you have any dissatisfaction with the dishes of the Exquisite Pavilion, feel free to tell me, and our pavilion will surely make improvements."
    The black-robed youth snorted coldly, picked up a soup spoon, stirred the soup in the jade bowl, and scolded, "Just look at this Tianxuan Beast Blood Soup. Do you call this Tianxuan beast blood? Could it be that you're deceiving this young master with chicken or duck blood?"
    "Also, that dish called 'Hundred Birds Adoring the Phoenix' of yours might need a name change. I think 'Hundred Chickens Adoring the Phoenix' would be more appropriate."
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    After saying that, he shook his head again, "Ah no, it shouldn't be called 'Adoring the Phoenix', rather 'Hundred Chickens Crowing together' suits better."
    "Oh, and I've heard that the pavilion master of your Exquisite Pavilion is a beautiful lady. Call her down to accompany this young master for a drink and then it's all good."
    Upon hearing this, Qian Er understood that they were there to cause trouble and said, "Audacious scoundrel, you dare to come to the Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion and cause a disturbance!"
    Saying so, the aura of a Spirit Martial Nine Layers Cultivator burst forth from his body and pressed down upon the two black-robed men.
    The next moment, the scar-faced elder, who had not spoken until then, snorted coldly, "Hmph, even a mere Spirit Martial dares to pressure me."
    With a great wave of his hand, Qian Er staggered back three steps in response.
    "A holy one!"
    Qian Er's eyes sharpened as he thought, "A holy one should be on the fourth floor, but now appearing on the second floor indicates that they have come prepared."
    The black-robed youth, seeing that Qian Er had fallen silent and was probably waiting for reinforcements, remained unafraid and continued, "I have heard that the Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion of Tianqing City is the main pavilion, and above the eight pavilions of the Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang and Primordial Wilderness, there is a ninth level called the Divine Pavilion which never opens to outsiders. This young master is quite curious to see what exactly the Divine Pavilion looks like."
    The black-robed youth deliberately said to the scar-faced elder, "Elder Yuan, why don't we go take a look at that ninth level today?"
    Though Qian Er was no match for them, he was not afraid and retorted coldly, "The Divine Pavilion is the most sacred place of our Exquisite Pavilion, it is not a place for two little mice to enter."
    The scar-faced elder's face turned frosty upon hearing this, and he barked, "Seeking death!"
    With that, he swept out a hand, and a surge of black qi burst forth, with a black tiger, both corporeal and ethereal, pouncing straight towards Qian Er.
    Just as the tiger, a product of Divine Skills, was about to engulf Qian Er with its massive jaws, an unexpected change occurred.

 Chapter 247 The Stinking Rat in the Gutter

    A gust of wild wind burst forth from the stairwell, and the giant tiger conjured by Divine Skills was instantly dispersed by the divine wind. Stay connected via My Virtual Library EmpireWhat followed was the sight of a dignified-looking elder slowly descending from the third floor, speaking in a tone neither salty nor bland, "Old man just wondered why there was a flock of crows outside his window early in the morning; turns out they knew that dreadful ghosts from the Shadow Hall would come knocking."
    "Shadow Hall, so they are people from Shadow Hall, no wonder they dare to stir trouble at the headquarters of Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion."
    It was then that the crowd in the hall came to a realization.
    Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion was second to none in the collection of intelligence, and thus the power of Shadow Hall in this aspect must be considered second only to them.
    But if it was only for this, Shadow Hall would still be far less significant than Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion.
    Gathering intelligence was merely a sideline for Shadow Hall; their main business was assassination, and they were the largest assassination organization in the world.
    Realizing that today's matter would not end well, everyone stealthily retreated, and the entire hall was soon left with a large vacant space, occupied only by the two individuals from Shadow Hall and the elder who had just descended the stairs.
    Seeing the arrival, the black-robed young man snickered with an odd tone, "Lord Gongsun, you couldn't help but show your face so soon, it seems you've suffered from our last encounter."
    Gongsun Zi, imposing without anger, said, "Leng Dao, do not think you can do whatever you wish just because you are the Young Hall Master of Shadow Hall. I haven't yet settled the score with you for our last encounter, and now you have come knocking again; do you truly believe my Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion fears your Shadow Hall?"
    There was another wave of astonished exclamations.
    "What, that youth is actually the Young Hall Master of Shadow Hall!"
    Qinchuan, who was on one side, furrowed his brows upon hearing this; from the conversation between the two, it seemed that this wasn't the first time Shadow Hall had come to cause trouble.
    Even without Yu Linglong at the helm, the many deeply rooted legacies she left behind shouldn't fear a mere Shadow Hall.
    But soon he understood. The people from Shadow Hall conducted themselves in a detestable manner. Once one provoked them, they were like poisonous snakes hiding in the dark, waiting for a moment to suddenly jump out and bite.
    Indeed, without a Great Emperor to suppress them, no one would want to provoke these people. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At that moment, Leng Dao spoke out, "Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion, if this were a hundred thousand years ago, even my Shadow Hall would genuinely yield three parts of respect. But now..."
    He hadn't even finished speaking when suddenly another voice picked up his sentence.
    "A hundred thousand years ago, you were a bunch of rats afraid to see the sun, and it seems you are still a bunch of rats afraid to see the sun today."
    The speaker was Qinchuan. His voice was not loud, but it clearly fell into the ears of everyone present, drawing their gazes and making him the focal point of the entire hall.
    This Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion had some connections to him; it was also a chess piece he had left behind in the past.
    "Geez, where did this dumbass come from, daring to provoke the Young Hall Master of Shadow Hall."
    "Must be some country bumpkin trying to curry favor with Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion, not knowing that the bird who sticks its head out gets shot first."
    "I bet this kid won't make it through the night."
    "You're being too optimistic; the moment he steps out of Exquisite Pavilion is the moment he meets his demise."
    ...
    Leng Dao's gaze, snake-like, fixed on Qinchuan as he snorted, "Where did this trash, who hasn't even reached the Spirit Martial Realm, get the audacity to speak?"
    Qinchuan, unperturbed and disdainful, replied, "So what if I haven't reached the Spirit Martial Realm? Killing you is no more difficult than slaughtering chickens and dogs."
    Leng Dao, as the Young Hall Master of Shadow Hall, was accustomed to others looking up to him and had hardly ever been challenged; yet today, someone repeatedly insulted him.
    His face turned cold as frost, and he said chillingly, "Seeking death. Today, I shall flay you, extract your tendons, grind your bones to dust, and scatter them to the wind."
    As he spoke, he drew a dagger from nowhere and with a whooshing motion, lunged towards Qinchuan.
    Gongsun Zi, upon seeing that Qinchuan was just a cultivator at the Ninth Layer Realm who had just passed the Meridian Opening, frowned secretly, wondering why he would provoke someone from Shadow Hall.
    Despite much thought, he could not fathom the reason behind it, but upon seeing Li Zhi standing next to Qinchuan, he assumed the boy was so arrogant because he relied on the Eldest Prince.
    In his heart, he shook his head and thought, "If it were an ordinary assassin from Shadow Hall, perhaps the identity of the Eldest Prince could be used to intimidate, but this Shadow Hall Young Hall Master..."
    With this thought, he saw Leng Dao charge towards Qinchuan.
    As the chief steward of Exquisite Pavilion, Gongsun Zi would not allow anyone to commit violence within the pavilion and instantly moved, blocking in front of Qinchuan in a blink.
    With a "ding", the dagger in Leng Dao's hand was clamped between Gongsun Zi's fingers, unable to advance further.
    "Hmph, Young Hall Master Leng, do you really intend to shed blood in my Exquisite Pavilion?"
    Then he turned back to Qinchuan and shouted, "Boy, this matter is a grudge between Exquisite Pavilion and Shadow Hall... Eh, where did this boy go?"
    As he was puzzled, suddenly a slap sounded in front of him.
    Surprised exclamations followed from around.
    "Whoa, he... he... he actually slapped the Shadow Hall Young Hall Master?"
    "Did... did I see wrong?"
    "Am I dreaming? Others avoid Shadow Hall like the plague, but he actually dared to slap the Shadow Hall Young Hall Master! Is he not going too far just to ingratiate himself with Exquisite Pavilion?"
    Gongsun Zi didn't see it, but everyone else clearly did; Qinchuan had maneuvered around Gongsun Zi the moment he blocked Leng Dao's dagger and slapped Leng Dao across the face.
    And now on Leng Dao's face, a clear imprint of a palm could be seen.
    "You think you can kill me? Go back to your mother's womb and cultivate for another hundred thousand years," Qinchuan said indifferently.
    Before the crowd could recover from their shock, Qinchuan spoke again.
    "Exquisite Pavilion has fallen to such a state, that even a few lowly mice dare to run wild? Have you forgotten the rules set when the pavilion was founded?"
    "Hiss, wasn't this guy trying to ingratiate himself with Exquisite Pavilion? Why is he speaking in that tone?"
    "Could it be that this man isn't trying to curry favor with the Exquisite Pavilion but is simply a... fool."
    "Is he intending to offend both Exquisite Pavilion and Shadow Hall thoroughly?"
    Gongsun Zi was also displeased. Putting force into his fingers, he sent Leng Dao stumbling back dozens of steps before saying, "Whoever you are, boy, it's not your place to point fingers at Exquisite Pavilion's affairs."
    Qinchuan looked disdainfully at Gongsun Zi and Leng Dao and said, "Exquisite Pavilion's rule is that swords shall not be drawn, fights shall not draw blood. If it were in the past, this mouse would have been carried out horizontally the moment he drew his dagger. All those years have passed, and you can't even uphold the rules of the ancestors; what use is the staff you raise in the pavilion? It's fortunate you still remembered not to spill blood, otherwise, it would be reasonable to strip you of your position as chief steward."
    Gongsun Zi's face changed repeatedly.
    Indeed, at the founding of Exquisite Pavilion, there was a rule that swords shall not be drawn, and fights shall not draw blood, with violators executed.
    But since the pavilion master, Yu Linglong, disappeared eighty thousand years ago, Exquisite Pavilion's strength drastically declined. It was inevitable for conflicts to arise and weapons to be drawn, hence the rule of "swords shall not be drawn" was abolished.
    This rule had been abolished for eighty thousand years. The young man was only about sixteen or seventeen years old; how could he know about it?
    Leng Dao, who was slapped dizzy by Qinchuan and then sent reeling by Gongsun Zi, took a while to come to his senses.
    Once he regained his bearings, with fire burning in his eyes, Leng Dao said word by word, "Boy... you... today... will surely die."
    Then he bowed to the old man with scars and said, "Elder Yuan, please hold others back, I want to kill him with my own hands."
    Elder Yuan frowned, dissatisfied, "Cold ghost, you were told to follow me here not for... Ah, forget it, since that girl Yu Hudie is hiding, I will play along with you."
    After speaking, his aura suddenly burst forth.
    "What! He's at the Early Stage of the Great Saint Realm!?"

 Chapter 248 Yu Hudie

    The aura around Yuan Qingtian rose steadily.Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
    "Holy Realm Early Stage."
    "Holy Realm Intermediate Stage."
    "Holy Realm Late Stage."
    It stopped rising only after reaching the Great Saint Realm Early Stage.
    "He had been hiding his true strength!"
    Gongsun Zi's pupils contracted, and he calculated internally, "An assassin of the Great Saint Realm Early Stage."
    The scar-faced elder exuded a particularly sharp aura, which Gongsun Zi had already taken note of.
    However, within Shadow Hall, there were only so many at the Saint level, and even fewer were Great Saints¡ªin his memory, this scar-faced elder was not one of them.
    But now was not the time to ponder on this, as Gongsun Zi gathered Qi in his hands, with his Palm Mystique ready to unleash, while mentally estimating how long he could hold the enemy off with his own Holy Realm Intermediate Stage strength.
    Leng Dao gazed at Qinchuan with a piercing look, as if he was looking at a dead man.
    For a moment, the atmosphere was filled with tension, like a standoff at the brink of breaking out.
    Just then, Ye Xuanji took a step forward, and the peak Holy Realm strength burst forth from his body in an instant.
    "What? Another Saint!"
    "And at the peak level of Holy Realm, no less."
    Everyone let out a gasp, wondering when Saints had become so common.
    "With a peak Holy Realm protector, no wonder this brat dares to be so unrestrained."
    "Look there, isn't that the company of the Eldest Prince by the boy's side?"
    The majority of cultivators on the second floor of the Exquisite Pavilion were below the Spirit Martial level and were not attendants of the transference conference, so they did not recognize Bai Ruoxi and Qinchuan, but many did recognize Li Zhi.
    "It is indeed the Eldest Prince; this youngster is relying on the Eldest Prince. I was wondering how an ordinary person could have a Saint as a protector."
    By then, everyone had come to regard Ye Xuanji as the Eldest Prince's protector.
    Yuan Qingtian had already noticed Li Zhi and Bai Ruoxi; he too presumed that the Saints above them were protectors for Li Zhi and Bai Ruoxi.
    Seeing Ye Xuanji stepping forward to take a strong stand, he couldn't help but frown. He had heard of Ye Xuanji, the youngest Saint in nearly tens of thousands of years in Tianyuan Nation, and if Ye Xuanji was to interfere with today's affairs, it wouldn't go smoothly. He shouted out immediately.
    "Ye Xuanji, in earlier years I heard you held some integrity, refusing to join the Imperial Family. How many years has it been, and you've become the protector for the Eldest Prince, even going so far as to stand up for this kid?"
    Ye Xuanji, with an unperturbed expression, moved next to Qinchuan and spoke indifferently, "Who told you I joined the Imperial Family?"
    The implication was clear; he was Qinchuan's protector!
    "Boom!"
    Another wave of astonishment swept through the crowd, some remembering who Ye Xuanji was, others surprised that Ye Xuanji, with his peak Holy Realm strength, was not the Eldest Prince's protector but rather this youngster's.
    The crowd speculated wildly about which power this youngster could be from and what abilities he possessed that would allow Ye Xuanji to act as his protector.
    The appearance of Ye Xuanji resulted in the situation lapsing into a stalemate again, and Leng Dao too knew that Yuan alone could not hold off both Ye Xuanji and Gongsun Zi.
    Qinchuan remained composed as ever, shouting towards the top of the staircase, "What's the matter, been watching for so long and now that someone specifically asked to see you, are you still hiding up there instead of coming down to clean up the mess?"
    Everyone followed Qinchuan's gaze, but all they saw at the stair entrance on the third floor was emptiness; there was no sign of anything unusual.
    Just when everyone thought Qinchuan was putting on a mysterious air, suddenly from above the staircase came the sound of footsteps: "Da... Da... Da..."
    Then, a coquettish voice rang out, "Ah, I didn't think you would actually discover me, it's really quite uninteresting."
    A flirtatious-looking girl appeared at the entrance of the staircase. This young woman had her hair adorned with pearls, and her eyes contained pools of spring water, with a slightly demonic charm that added to her allure.
    This young girl showed no trace of Qi on her body, truly appearing frail, but the crowd dared not underestimate her in the slightest.
    For at this moment, Gongsun Zi respectfully approached the young girl, bowing and performing a salute.
    Someone who could be treated in such a way by the head butler of the Pavilion must be Yu Hudie, the rumored current Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Yu Hudie, with her steady tapping footsteps, walked slowly while curiously sizing up Qinchuan, inwardly full of wonder.
    "With my Great Saint Realm Early Stage power and the cultivation of the Stealth Hiding Technique, even a Supreme Saint would have difficulty detecting my presence. How did this boy discover me?"
    "Although the Stealth Hiding Technique can hide part of one's Qi, if someone is attentive, it can still be detected."
    How could Qinchuan not understand what Yu Hudie was thinking? He said indifferently.
    The crowd didn't understand what he meant, but Yu Hudie's face changed instantly. Aside from being shocked that Qinchuan could see through her thoughts at a glance, she was more surprised by how he knew her cultivation method.
    The Stealth Hiding Technique is a secret technique of the Exquisite Pavilion, passed down by the former Pavilion Master Yu Linglong. In the Pavilion, aside from Yu Hudie, only her senior brother Yu Qilin knew and practiced this technique.
    "How does this boy know about these? Could it be that senior brother has taken a student outside?"
    "Once this matter here is resolved, I must find out clearly," she thought.
    With this in mind, Yu Hudie regained her composure and gracefully walked to the center of the great hall.
    She spoke in a tender voice, "Visitors are guests, and since you've all come to the Exquisite Pavilion, whether it's to dine or to purchase information, let's all be civil. Fighting and killing are not nice."
    With that, she threw a flirtatious glance at Yuan Qingtian and asked, "Elder Yuan, wouldn't you agree?"
    Yuan Qingtian remained unmoved, chuckled with a 'heh heh', and his face's scar twitched as he said, "The Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion is elusive, like seeing the head of a Divine Dragon but not its tail. If we don't employ some tactics, how can we meet the true head of the place?"
    Only then did the crowd realize that Leng Dao and Yuan Qingtian had deliberately caused trouble in order to bring out the Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Qinchuan scoffed, "Interesting, it's my first time seeing someone seeking help with such an overbearing attitude." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Yuan Qingtian glared at Qinchuan, his eyes filled with coldness and a hint of confusion.
    Indeed, he had come to the Exquisite Pavilion with a purpose, but originally he had planned to force Yu Linglong to capitulate, then to propose a deal of mutual benefit. However, now Qinchuan had preemptively revealed his intentions, and it seemed that his previous plans would come to nothing.
    "How does this boy know?"
    Qinchuan seemed to see through Yuan Qingtian's doubts and disdainfully said, "Although your cultivation has reached the Great Saint Realm, during the Holy Realm Early Stage, a great battle caused damage to your Divine Sense, causing you Divine Sense to forever remain at the Holy Realm Early Stage. The gap between Divine Sense and your realm is too vast. Although you can still make progress in your strength now, you will never break through to the Supreme Saint in your lifetime."
    Yuan Qingtian looked at Qinchuan in a mixture of shock and disbelief.
    "I have never spoken of the damage to my Divine Sense to outsiders, even the Old Ghost Leng does not know; how could this boy be aware of it?"
    Divine Sense, unlike one's realm and strength, is not easily discerned by others if not deliberately exposed. This is also one of the reasons why no one has been able to detect the Asura Great Emperor in Qinchuan's Divine Sense.
    But he didn't know that Qinchuan had already awakened the Innate Pupils, which he had accumulated over nine lifetimes of planning and were unique in the world. With the ability to see through all things and peer into Divine Sense, this was naturally within his capabilities.
    Qinchuan continued, "Although over the years you have always been looking for a way to repair and nurture your Divine Sense, repairing damaged Divine Sense is extremely difficult. You will not be able to heal your damaged Divine Sense in this lifetime."
    "So, you've come to the Exquisite Pavilion just for one treasure."

 Chapter 249 Seven-Heart Linglong Tower

    Upon hearing this, Yu Hudie instantly understood, her charming face constantly changing expressions before finally uttering a name, "Seven-Heart Linglong Tower."Then she seemed to recall something, saying, "Some days ago, many petty thieves visited our pavilion. I suppose that was also your doing?"
    "Indeed, I had long heard that the Exquisite Pavilion possessed a treasure called the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, known for its ability to nurture Divine Sense. Naturally, such a treasure should belong to the capable."
    Seeing his intention exposed, Yuan Qingtian did not bother to hide it anymore and openly admitted it with an air of nonchalance.
    The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower was the sacred treasure of the Exquisite Pavilion, known to very few. Even fewer knew of its power to warm and nurture Divine Sense; he had learned of it by chance.
    Upon discovering such a treasure, Yuan Qingtian had harbored thoughts of seizing it; however, the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower was kept in the main pavilion of the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, guarded by Yu Qilin and Yu Hudie.
    Yu Hudie was a cultivator at the Early Stage of the Great Saint Realm, while Yu Qilin was even more formidable, at the Peak of the Great Saint Realm, only one step away from ascending to the Supreme Saint. With his lone strength, it was utterly impossible to claim the treasure from their hands.
    Some days prior, Yuan Qingtian had learned that Yu Qilin had begun seclusion to break through to the Supreme Saint Realm.
    Unable to sit still any longer, it was already difficult enough for him to contend with one at the Early Stage and another at the Peak of the Great Saint Realm; if he were to wait for Yu Qilin to successfully break through to the Supreme Saint, seizing the treasure then would be as hard as reaching the heavens.
    It just so happened that at this time, the Shadow Hall master, Leng Wuxue, had found out about Yu Qilin's breakthrough and had recruited him to the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion to hinder Yu Qilin's progress, offering ten Blood Coagulation Pills as payment.
    That was why he and Leng Dao had come together. The two of them acted so brashly primarily to draw out Yu Hudie.
    However, his and Leng Dao's goals were not the same; Leng Dao wanted to cause trouble during Yu Qilin's breakthrough, while he aimed to force Yu Hudie to hand over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower. What he hadn't anticipated was running into Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji, which disrupted his plans.
    "The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower is a secret treasure left by our ancestors; how could I easily hand it over to someone else? Elder Yuan, please take your leave."
    By now, Yu Hudie had put away her coquettish demeanor, her tone full of icy coldness.
    "Hmph, I knew you would not easily give up the treasure. Now, I have no choice but to take it myself."
    Yuan Qingtian let out a cold snort, and with a claw-like gesture of his hands, endless Demonic Qi surged from his body, condensing into a gigantic black tiger behind him, looking down sternly at Gongsun Zi and Yu Hudie.
    "Then let's see the real skills under your hands." Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire
    Yu Hudie retorted sharply as she moved with a flourish of Divine Power, summoning myriad killer butterflies and bees that swarmed out and formed a formation, shining brilliantly. The formation, like a vast net, pressed down towards the giant tiger.
    Although Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion had some fears of Shadow Hall, they still hadn't reached the point where they would hand over a supreme treasure left by their ancestors.
    "Trivial tricks."
    The giant tiger's body quivered as Divine Power surged forth. With a swipe of its paw, it struck the pressing killer formation.
    The tiger paw created ripples in the void; where it collided with the butterfly formation, the formation instantly scattered.
    Yu Hudie's eyes narrowed, sensing that something was amiss.
    "Not right; he's at the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint."
    If Yuan Qingtian truly intended to steal the Exquisite Pavilion's treasure, naturally, he would not reveal his full strength immediately. He indeed had the power of the Intermediate Stage of the Holy Realm.
    But by the time Yu Hudie realized, it was already too late. Yuan Qingtian, transformed into the giant tiger, had pounced with ferocity and was already rushing towards her. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Pavilion Master, be careful!"
    Gongsun Zi, seeing Yu Hudie in danger, rushed forward without regard for his own safety to help her.
    "Bang"
    "Bang"
    Yu Hudie and Gongsun Zi clashed with Yuan Qingtian's palms.
    The gulf between the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint and the Early Stage of the Holy Realm was simply too vast; Gongsun Zi was immediately sent flying backward, crashing into the outer wall of the pavilion before stopping, continuously spitting out fresh blood, seriously injured and clearly unable to continue the fight.
    Even with Yu Hudie's strength at the Early Stage of the Great Saint Realm, facing a full-powered palm from someone at the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint Realm, she was forced back "bang bang bang" three steps.
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Ye Xuanji who stood beside him, guarding the way, and saw a strong fighting intent emanating from Ye Xuanji.
    At this time, Ye Xuanji was at the peak Cultivation Level of the Holy Realm. Against ordinary cultivators of the same realm, he could suppress them with a sweep of his hand, but the gap with the Supreme Saints was too large, and they were no match for him. Therefore, he had seldom had the chance to make a move on this journey.
    However, Yuan Qingtian was at the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint Realm, obviously a very good opponent to hone his skills. As the youngest genius of the Holy Realm to emerge in tens of thousands of years, how could Ye Xuanji not want to exchange a few moves with him?
    But for the moment, he had no reason to get involved in the dispute between Yuan Qingtian and Yu Hudie.
    Interested, Qinchuan turned to Ye Xuanji and said, "Xuan Ji, are you confident you can defeat him?"
    Ye Xuanji nodded slightly and said, "It's worth a try."
    Qinchuan made a sound of acknowledgment and said, "The Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion does have a deep connection with me."
    Ye Xuanji immediately understood.
    ...
    When Yuan Qingtian saw Ye Xuanji step forward to stand shoulder to shoulder with Yu Hudie, his face was full of frost as he coldly said, "Ye Xuanji, this matter is a grudge between my Shadow Hall and the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, do you really want to involve yourself?"
    Ye Xuanji scoffed and replied, "Ye Mou just dislikes those who bully others with their power. You've come to our doorstep to steal treasures, so don't hide behind the banner of grievances. Do what you've done first, then talk."
    Then he turned to Yu Hudie and said, "Young lady, step aside and let this old man have a match with him alone."
    After speaking, Ye Xuanji shouted, "Wild Thunder Heaven-Shaking Decree!"
    Yu Hudie's beautiful eyes shimmered, silently moving to the side.
    An aura of thunder wrapped around Ye Xuanji, and with a punch, he aimed for Yuan Qingtian's face.
    The power of Ye Xuanji's Thunderous Force was incredibly dominant, the thunder coiling around his arm took the shape of a thunder dragon, which fiercely charged towards the black tiger roaring in front of him.
    But Yuan Qingtian's Demonic Qi was equally extraordinary; amidst the pitch-black Qi shone a dazzling golden light, and the tiger's eyes fiercely commanded all under heaven.
    When their palms met, the void hummed with vibration. Their clash ended in a stalemate.
    The contest between the black tiger and the thunder echoed throughout the arena, tiger roars and flashes of lightning simultaneously cried out, revealing the combatants' Divine Skills.
    The reverberations of the battle were so immense that the spectators, who had been watching, had long since scattered far away, watching from the staircase on the second floor.
    "Huh, is this the might of a Holy Realm cultivator?"
    "A cultivator at the peak of the Holy Realm battling an Intermediate Stage Great Saint, Ye Xuanji truly lives up to his reputation as a genius of his time."
    After hundreds of exchanges, Yuan Qingtian's black tiger seemed somewhat dimmed, whereas Ye Xuanji's Thunderous Force grew stronger with every battle.
    As Qinchuan observed the fight, he nodded to himself, "This Ye Xuanji does have some skill, managing to comprehend Thunderous Holy Power during the battle. It seems he could break through to the Great Saint Early Stage at any moment."
    As if to confirm Qinchuan's thoughts, Ye Xuanji suddenly roared. The aura surrounding him began to rise drastically.
    Spectators had already noticed something unusual about Ye Xuanji and suddenly erupted in exclamations.
    "What, Ye Xuanji is breaking through?"
    In the critical moments of the battle, Ye Xuanji finally shattered the shackles of the peak of the Holy Realm and stepped into the Early Stage of the Great Saint Realm.
    Having broken through, Ye Xuanji's power surged dramatically, and each of his movements seemed to contain profound truths. Yuan Qingtian was instantly under increased pressure.
    Seeming to have an epiphany, Ye Xuanji suddenly spun his hand into a seal, and a Thunderous Palm came down from the void with crushing force.
    With a tiger's roar, Yuan Qingtian blocked the imposing palm descending upon him with both of his own and immediately leaped out of the fray.
    Yuan Qingtian then pulled out three blood-red elixirs from his chest, giving Yu Hudie and Ye Xuanji a chilling gaze, he said sternly, "You've forced my hand."
    Qinchuan's gaze hardened, "Blood Coagulation Pill."
    Then he suddenly called out loudly, "Wait a moment!"

 Chapter 250 Trapping and Killing the Great Saint

    "Blood Coagulation Pills can greatly enhance one's current realm, but the side effects after taking them are tremendous. If you use three at once, you may never be able to break through the Late Stage of the Great Saint, and you might even fall from the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint. Even if you succeed in obtaining the Seven-Hearts Linglong Tower, what use would it be?"Qinchuan spoke confidently.
    He was right; the Blood Coagulation Pill was an elixir that could greatly enhance one's cultivation level in a short period of time after reaching the Saint Realm, but taking this pill would burn the body's potential, planting the seeds of trouble within and making breakthroughs difficult.
    "So what? I have decided to take possession of the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower today. If you hand it over now, I can still spare your lives."
    Yuan Qingtian thought Qinchuan and the others were afraid, his gaze burning as he looked at them.
    Qinchuan secretly shook his head. "Afraid?"
    As a nine times Emperor, would he fear a mere Supreme Saint?
    Three Blood Coagulation Pills were enough to elevate Yuan Qingtian from the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint to the Intermediate Stage of the Supreme Saint, but even so, Qinchuan had two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts in his possession, which he could give to Ye Xuanji to use. Qinchuan believed that Ye Xuanji had the strength to fight him.
    Even if the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts couldn't suppress Yuan Qingtian, Qinchuan had the Supreme Divine Cauldron left behind by the Prison Mountain Drunkard; Qinchuan would not be afraid of him.
    Although Qinchuan had ways to suppress him, he had other ideas at the moment.
    Since the news that the Exquisite Pavilion had an artifact capable of nurturing one's Divine Sense had leaked, people other than Yuan Qingtian would inevitably cause trouble later. What Qinchuan wanted was to end their thoughts once and for all.
    Without denying it, Qinchuan said aloud, "This Seven-Heart Linglong Tower is no ordinary treasure. Its name is derived from the Seven Ingenious Exquisite Hearts. The Seven Ingenious Exquisite Hearts are naturally pure and people with them are honest. Similarly, the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower recognizes only one master in its lifetime, and its ability to nurture Divine Sense is also due to the Artifact Spirit effect of the Seven Ingenious Exquisite Hearts. Therefore, even if you seize this treasure by force and erase the Artifact Spirit for Refining, it will be no more than an ordinary Dao Artifact, incapable of healing your Divine Sense Injury."
    Yuan Qingtian snorted coldly, "Humph, do you really think you can fool me as if I were a three-year-old child? If you refuse to hand over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, then you shall all vanish from the path of life and death!"
    Yu Hudie looked at Qinchuan strangely, filled with curiosity.
    "The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower recognizes only one master for life? When did I not know this?"
    "Yu Hudie, I'll give you ten breaths to think about it. If you hand over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower to me immediately, then so be it, otherwise I will have to kill and seize the treasure," Yuan Qingtian, holding three Blood Coagulation Pills in his hand, said with a jagged laugh.
    Qinchuan didn't expect to fool Yuan Qingtian with just a few words, and it was expected that Yuan Qingtian wouldn't believe it. He then gestured to Yu Hudie and said, "Since this old scoundrel doesn't believe it, young lady, you might as well bring out the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower and let him try to Refine it."
    Yu Hudie frowned in silence. Qinchuan had clearly been helping her just now, so why had he suddenly asked her to hand over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower?
    At this moment, she couldn't help suspecting that Qinchuan was in cahoots with Yuan Qingtian, putting on a double act to deceive her.
    If Qinchuan really was colluding with Yuan Qingtian and she willingly handed over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, wouldn't she be ridiculed by everyone afterward?
    Thinking this, Yu Hudie rebuked in a delicate voice, "You sneaky brat, stop trying to deceive me. Dream on if you think I'll voluntarily hand over the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower to you."
    She hadn't expected that Qinchuan had a Protector, Ye Xuanji, capable of contending with someone at the Intermediate Stage of the Great Saint. If Qinchuan was truly after her Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, why bother with such trouble?
    Qinchuan was taken aback, and even with his Innate Pupils, he couldn't understand what was going through Yu Hudie's mind. He shook his head and thought to himself, "The heart of a woman is inscrutable as the ocean's depths. Here I am, kindly trying to help, and yet I'm being slandered."
    However, he didn't pay it any mind, and with a single beckoning gesture towards Yu Hudie,
    A three-foot-tall Seven-Story glimmering Liuli Small Tower appeared out of the void around Yu Hudie, and started spinning towards Qinchuan.
    "The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower!"
    Yu Hudie didn't understand why the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, which was safely in her storage ring, was now summoned away with a wave of Qinchuan's hand.
    In her urgency, she gave no further thought to it and yelled, "Give it back to me!"
    With a single claw-like gesture, she reached for the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower.
    Yuan Qingtian had been watching Yu Hudie closely. The moment the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower emerged, a flash of brilliance passed through his eyes, and he charged towards it with the agility of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger.
    Yu Hudie and Yuan Qingtian, one on each side, simultaneously contained the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, each channeling their divine power, attempting to snatch it away.
    At that moment, the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower suddenly burst into bright light, with a flash of flowing radiance.
    Yu Hudie and Yuan Qingtian immediately felt an enormous force from their hands, unable to restrain the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower any longer, they were instead repelled by the counterforce, retreating dozens of steps.
    "How could this be?"
    Yu Hudie was incredibly surprised, glanced at Qinchuan, then looked again at the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower.
    Due to cultivating Charming Skill, although she appeared to be in her early twenties, she was actually over eighty thousand years old.
    For these eighty thousand years, she had always guarded the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower; even though the artifact spirit had not acknowledged her as its master, it had always been affectionate and approachable, never having shown this kind of behavior before.
    Yuan Qingtian, on one side, watched intently, with keen eyes fixed on the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower.
    "Indeed, a fine treasure!"
    The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower shook off the two of them, and then it was seen spinning relentlessly in the void.
    In the next moment, to everyone's surprise, the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower flew straight towards Yuan Qingtian.
    Qinchuan was shocked and muttered, "What's this little Seven up to?"
    The next moment, upon seeing the action of the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, he couldn't help but chuckle silently, thinking, "After a hundred thousand years, still so mischievous."
    The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower flew in front of Yuan Qingtian, who was initially delighted, thinking that the tower was willingly recognizing a new master and stretched out his hands eagerly to receive it.
    But the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower did not land in his hands; instead, it hovered in front of Yuan Qingtian, moving unpredictably left and right, up and down, seemingly taunting him!
    The surrounding crowd broke into laughter.
    "This little pagoda is behaving like a three or four-year-old child."
    Yuan Qingtian, who had lived for tens of thousands of years, was being teased by a treasure for the first time, and, unable to contain his anger, he bellowed, "Nonsense!"
    Then, his hands quickly formed a seal gesture, and an immense palm descended towards the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower.
    The Seven-Heart Linglong Tower was suppressed to the ground, and Yuan Qingtian instantly sat down cross-legged, beginning to infiltrate the tower with his divine sense.
    Qinchuan watched coldly from the side, sneering repeatedly, "Truly clueless about how to write the word 'death'; within three breaths, that old man will undoubtedly die."
    Yu Hudie was about to take action to intervene, but remembering what Qinchuan had said and recalling how the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower had inexplicably flown out of his storage ring as if possessed, she half-believed him and thus halted her movements.
    The spectators around them saw Yuan Qingtian suppressing the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower and, hearing Qinchuan's words, looked at him as if he were a fool.
    "This kid must be out of his mind; Yuan Qingtian could suppress this little tower in a minute, and refining the artifact spirit would be a matter of a mere flip of his hand."
    Many also thought the same as Yu Hudie earlier, "Could this kid be a shill hired by Yuan Qingtian?"
    Qinchuan, indifferent to others' thoughts, began to countdown to himself.
    "Three."
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    "One..."
    As soon as the words left Qinchuan's mouth, Yuan Qingtian suddenly let out a loud cry, spewing out a massive amount of blood from his mouth, then his body collapsed straight onto the ground, life extinguished, and his path ended.
    A Great Saint at the Intermediate Stage, had thus perished in the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion!

 Chapter 251 Yu Qilin

    ```Seeing Yuan Qingtian dead, Leng Dao did not dare to linger. He took advantage of the crowd and quietly slipped away.
    After the Exquisite Pagoda had slain Yuan Qingtian with its Divine Stone, it bounded up from the ground and leisurely flew back into Qinchuan's hands.
    Qinchuan's Divine Sense entered the pagoda.
    A fist-sized, golden Exquisite figure joyously circled around Qinchuan's Divine Sense, extremely excited.
    "Master, you're finally back. Little Qi missed you to death."
    "Master, you have no idea. Just now, a ferocious and evil bad guy barged in and tried to beat up Little Qi. If Little Qi hadn't run fast, I would have been killed!" As it spoke, Little Qi seriously patted its chest, seemingly truly scared.
    If Qinchuan hadn't seen Little Qi's mischievous behavior with his own eyes and known the power of the formation within the pagoda, he would have believed it.
    Actually, Qinchuan's previous words were not baseless; Little Qi indeed was a transformation of one of the Seven Ingenious Exquisite Hearts and would only recognize Qinchuan as its master in this life.
    Qinchuan knew that such an affable Artifact Spirit didn't have any self-protective abilities, so he had set up a Divines Formation within the pagoda in those years. If Little Qi encountered danger, the formation would activate on its own, eliminating the Divine Power that intruded.
    There are two methods to refine an Artifact Spirit within a Dao Artifact.
    The first is to subdue the Artifact Spirit; the second is to erase the original Artifact Spirit, seal a new Artifact Spirit, or nurture it over a long period to wait for a new Artifact Spirit to grow spontaneously.
    Whether it is the first or the second method, one must enter the Dao Artifact with their Divine Sense to deal with the Artifact Spirit.
    Yuan Qingtian also understood that to prevent being refined, Dao Artifacts usually had Killing Formations inside. He had prepared some means to deal with the Great Emperor Formations, but he could never have imagined that the owner of the Seven-Heart Exquisite Pagoda was not Yu Linglong, but Qinchuan!
    "In this Lower Realm, no one has been born yet who could break the formation to harm you," Qinchuan said.
    As he spoke, Qinchuan flicked the adorable little creature and affectionately asked, "Didn't I tell you to stay by Linglong's side? Where is she?"
    Little Qi pursed its lips, answering with a wronged expression: "Little Qi doesn't know¡­"
    Qinchuan asked about what had happened 80,000 years ago, and Little Qi's eyes went wide: "What happened 80,000 years ago? Little Qi doesn't know¡­"
    Before Qinchuan could ask further, Little Qi promptly interjected: "Little Qi doesn't know anything."
    "¡­"
    Seeing that it was to no avail to try to get useful information from Little Qi, Qinchuan ordered Little Qi to continue staying in the Exquisite Pavilion before his Divine Sense voluntarily exited.
    Just as Qinchuan's Divine Sense left, he heard a series of clanging footsteps and a loud, hoarse voice shouting from the Exquisite Pavilion's floors above.
    "Damn it, I'm in closed-door cultivation for just two days, and someone dares to cause trouble here?"
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    Everyone looked and saw a two-meter-tall, hefty man thumping down the stairs, each step causing the pavilion to tremble.
    It was none other than Yu Qilin, who was breaking through to become a Supreme Saint.
    When Yu Hudie learned that people from Shadow Hall had come to make trouble, she was concerned that they might interrupt her senior brother's cultivation, so she dispatched everyone in the pavilion to guard the secret room while she alone went to deal with Yuan Qingtian downstairs, never expecting that his target would be the Seven-Heart Exquisite Pagoda.
    Yu Qilin's breakthrough to Supreme Saint had come two days earlier than expected. When he left his seclusion and learned the reason from the crowd in front of the secret room, he was furious and rushed downstairs immediately.
    Yu Qilin scanned the surroundings and saw an old man lying in the center, lifeless. Ye Xuanji, who apparently had just fought, bellowed, "You old thief, you dare to cause trouble at my Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion?"
    With that, he lifted his fleshy fist to strike Ye Xuanji, but fortunately, Yu Hudie reacted quickly and stepped forward to stop him.
    After Yu Qilin listened to Yu Hudie recount the event, he calmed down, kicked away Yuan Qingtian's corpse, strode over to Qinchuan, and looked at him curiously.
    His eyes gleamed brightly, and within his pupils, it seemed as though countless stars were rising and falling.
    His power of prediction poured into his eyes, falling upon Qinchuan, attempting to probe Qinchuan's origin. But even with his Supreme Saint power, he found that the person before him was like a cloud of mist, utterly indecipherable.
    Then, as if recalling something, he cautiously ventured, "I wish to ride the crane to the Nine Heavens."
    ```
    Qinchuan answered indifferently, "When I return, I am still the Immortal of the Mundane World."
    The old man with a goat beard behind Li Zhi suddenly flashed a bright light in his eyes upon hearing this phrase, and stared intently at Yu Qilin and Qinchuan.
    The hefty body of Yu Qilin shook violently, stunned as he looked at Qinchuan, and continued, "Throughout nine heavens and ten earths..."
    Before he could finish, Qinchuan interrupted him, "For three lifetimes, I have been a carefree Immortal."
    Yu Qilin asked three secret phrases in a row, and Qinchuan responded smoothly.
    Because of the circumstances, Qinchuan understood he had not left any Qi at the Exquisite Pavilion in the past, which was why Yu Qilin could not recognize his Qi and thus resorted to this subterfuge to identify him.
    When Qinchuan finished the last secret phrase, all of Yu Qilin's doubts evaporated; his corpulent body quivered excitedly, and for a moment, his trembling lips could not utter a word.
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    He was about to perform a salutary gesture but was immediately restrained by Qinchuan.
    Yu Qilin noticed that Qinchuan glanced at the crowd around them, instantly understanding.
    "This place is crowded and eyes are many, it's not appropriate to be too conspicuous."
    He immediately ordered the Seven Kills Exquisite Pavilion to close for the day.
    Seeing a Great Saint die within the Exquisite Pavilion and knowing that Shadow Hall was unlikely to let matters rest, the guests deduced that a great battle was probably imminent for the Exquisite Pavilion, and they quickly took their leave without lingering.
    Li Zhi and Bai Ruoxi, seeing that Qinchuan seemed to have other matters to discuss with Yu Qilin, also stepped forward to take their leave.
    ...
    "Brother Li, this Qinchuan is no ordinary person," Bai Ruoxi exclaimed after leaving the Exquisite Pavilion, recalling the events of the day.
    Li Zhi was still pondering the change in Yu Qilin after Qinchuan uttered the phrase "When I return, I am still the Immortal of the Mundane World."
    The others might not have noticed, but Li Zhi saw clearly that Yu Qilin obviously intended to salute Qinchuan, but was stopped by him at the last moment.
    Li Zhi sighed deeply, "He is indeed extraordinary. If such a person could serve our Imperial Family, then our Tianyuan Nation would surely become even more prosperous."
    He knew, however, that this was wishful thinking, for he could see from today's events that Qinchuan was not a pond-dwelling creature; this Tianyuan Nation probably could not contain him.
    "Who exactly is he? To even make that big shot in the Exquisite Pavilion feel so anxious..."
    At this thought, Li Zhi seemed to recall something and asked, "By the way, Miss Bai, do you know what 'I wish to ride the crane to the Nine Heavens; when I return, I am still the Immortal of the Mundane World' means?"
    Bai Ruoxi had also heard the secret phrases exchanged between Yu Qilin and Qinchuan, but she had never heard them before. She shook her head to indicate her ignorance and said softly after a while, "Let's take back the matters of this place and ask my teacher; perhaps the teacher might know."
    The limping old man with a goat beard who had followed Li Zhi silently until now suddenly began to mutter.
    "I wish to ride the crane to the Nine Heavens; when I return, I am still the Immortal of the Mundane World."
    Li Zhi looked at the old man, whose eyes were misty, and whose thoughts seemed to drift off as if he was recalling something very ancient.
    Both Li Zhi and Bai Ruoxi showed a gleam of excitement in their eyes and asked in unison, "Elder Chen, do you know this phrase?" The two Great Saints accompanying Bai Ruoxi also looked at Chen Baidao with keen interest.
    It took a while for Chen Baidao to respond, "It reminds me of someone."
    "Who?"
    Chen Baidao did not answer their question but continued to speak to himself, "A benefactor. Had it not been for him, I would not have simply ended up with a lame leg."
    Then Chen Baidao recounted in detail how he encountered thieves at the age of ten, was chased, and was ultimately rescued.
    "After the benefactor saved me, he didn't leave a name and just left. I had asked him for his surname, but at that time, he only left behind one sentence."
    Realization dawned on Li Zhi as he exclaimed, "I wish to ride the crane to the Nine Heavens; when I return, I am still the Immortal of the Mundane World!"

 Chapter 252 Existence Behind

    ```The Jade Qilin was just a chubby little boy a hundred thousand years ago, and Qinchuan had some initial encounters with him.
    Seeing him now having grown into a big fat man, he couldn't help but sigh.
    As the others left and there were no outsiders around, the Jade Qilin bowed and respectfully called out, "Master."
    Yu Hudie, though utterly puzzled, respected her senior brother's divine sense in her daily life and suppressed the doubts in her heart without asking further.
    Qinchuan wanted to ask him what had happened back then.
    The Jade Qilin seemed not to understand either and said, "Years ago, the ancestor from Congyun Sect, Wu Yong, came to seek our teacher with the Star Plucking Disk in hand. Wu Yong and our teacher talked in the secret room for a whole day and night, and after coming out, the teacher left a verbal order to pass the position of Pavilion Master of Exquisite Pavilion to my junior sister before he went far away."
    "However, before the teacher left, he ordered the seal of the ninth floor of Exquisite Pavilion, saying that it shall only be opened upon the return of the master."
    After speaking, the Jade Qilin led the way, saying, "I will take the master there."
    As the Jade Qilin walked, he said, "The teacher left in a hurry, without disclosing where he was going or what for."
    "Wu Yong... Star Plucking Disk..."
    Qinchuan murmured, recalling these two names.
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    As the name suggests, one can pluck stars from the disk, and it knows the secrets of the heavens; whoever holds the disk can understand the will of heaven and act against it.
    This disk had accompanied Qinchuan for a long time. Before he had attained divinity, he had used the disk to avoid countless crises. Later, after he cultivated the Path of Asura and glimpsed the secrets of the Heavenly Dao, the disk gradually lost its usefulness, and he bestowed it upon Wu Yong.
    "Wu Yong must have discovered something through the Star Plucking Disk... what on earth was it..."
    Lost in thought, the two had already reached the eighth floor. The Jade Qilin stood respectfully at the passage to the ninth floor and said, "There is a barrier ahead, which I cannot enter, please go ahead, master."
    Qinchuan's Innate Pupils moved and indeed saw a golden barrier that enveloped the entire ninth floor of Exquisite Pavilion.
    This barrier was set by Yu Linglong, and even a Great Emperor could not enter; naturally, the Jade Qilin couldn't either.
    However, this prohibition couldn't stop Qinchuan. He took a casual step forward, one step like heaven, one step like earth, the power of the Dao rippling under his feet, and his whole being vanished in an instant.
    ...
    The ninth floor of Exquisite Pavilion had been idle for tens of thousands of years, and yet the place remained untouched, perhaps reflecting Yu Linglong's maiden's temperament, elegant and luxurious in its arrangement.
    Qinchuan glanced around and saw two light shadows condensed in front of a desk. Looking intently, it was indeed from the conversation Wu Yong and Yu Linglong had left behind.
    Eighty thousand years had passed, and these two shadows had not dissipated. Although the figures did not fade, their voices were long erased by the river of time.
    Qinchuan strolled over casually, and there were still several traces of the Star Plucking Disk on the desk, but the secrets of the heavens could not leave shadows. The content within the disk was too chaotic, and even with his Innate Pupils, he could not discern the scene in the disk from the remnants of shadows.
    The two shadows seemed to sense Qinchuan's Qi and suddenly came to life, both respectfully bowing to Qinchuan, saying, "Master."
    Wu Yong continued, "Since the master has come to this place, I presume you must have also been to Congyun Sect."
    Qinchuan, with an innate sense of authority, asked, "Wu Yong, weren't you off to investigate the one who laid out the Immortal Burial Site? What kind of difficulty did you encounter that made you come seek help at Exquisite Pavilion?"
    "Master, after I discovered that mysterious force, I began to search for the powers behind those people. As I delved deeper into the investigation, I made even more astounding findings."
    "More astounding findings?"
    Qinchuan raised his eyebrows slightly, suddenly thinking of those seamlessly restored Heavenly Dao. Wu Yong, with the Star Plucking Disk in hand, must be quite familiar with the Heavenly Dao; surely, he too must have discovered some abnormality.
    ```
    "Heavenly Dao!"
    Yu Linglong giggled charmingly, and even though only a shadow remained, it still radiated an overwhelming allure. With flowers in her eyes, she gazed dreamily at Qinchuan. "See, what did I tell you? Nothing escapes the master's Dharma Eye."
    Yu Linglong's Charm Skill was far more profound than Yu Hudie's. Even the enchanting aura emitted by the shadow was enough to cause ordinary cultivators to fall into temptation, but this did not include Qinchuan.
    Seeing that Qinchuan was not affected at all, Yu Linglong pouted and hummed, speaking coquettishly, "No fun!"
    It was then Wu Yong continued to speak, "The master once said, 'Heavenly Dao counts fifty, one escapes¡­' Subordinate inadvertently discovered that the escaping Heavenly Dao is gradually being replenished and reborn¡­"
    Qinchuan had already noticed the anomaly in the Heavenly Dao during his sermon today. Without letting Wu Yong finish, he interrupted, "Is the rebirth of the Heavenly Dao related to the person who arranged the Immortal Burial Site?"
    Wu Yong lowered his head in shame, answering, "Subordinate is incompetent and has not been able to investigate¡­"
    "But subordinate is keenly aware of the influence a replenished Heavenly Dao will have on the master, and thus did not dare to further investigate the Immortal Burial Site."
    At this point, Qinchuan understood completely.
    The Immortal Burial Site was certainly important, but it lay beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens. Should the Heavenly Dao be replenished, it would cut off the path to become immortal for everyone in the Divine Wilderness Continent, including the Divine Realm.
    Wu Yong also knew the limits of one's power, so he sought out all the Great Emperors of the Divine Wilderness Continent to investigate the matter together.
    "So at this moment, you are no longer in the Divine Wilderness Continent, but have gone to..."
    As he said this, Qinchuan pointed upward to the sky, his meaning clear.
    Although Great Emperors were invincible beings on the Divine Wilderness Continent, they were still akin to ants when facing those who could manipulate the Heavenly Dao. To contend against such beings, they could only go to the Divine Realm.
    Thus, it wasn't just Wu Yong and Yu Linglong who vanished eight thousand years ago¡ªall the Great Emperors had disappeared, having gone to the Divine Realm.
    Creating a passage to the Divine Realm was undoubtedly difficult, but if many Great Emperors of the Divine Wilderness Continent worked together with a united heart, it wouldn't be impossible.
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    "So the drunkard of Prison Mountain must have also returned to the Divine Realm," Qinchuan mused.
    While he was pondering, Wu Yong's voice rose again.
    "Master, subordinates, while investigating the matter of the Immortal Burial Site, also inadvertently heard a name. Those people seem to be obeying his orders."
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, "What's the name?"
    "It's called..."
    Before Wu Yong could finish, a thunderous roar suddenly resonated from the void, followed by an ancient and melodious voice that bellowed angrily, "How dare you!"
    The voice, as if it had been wandering through the river of time for ages, bore a thick sense of vicissitude and desolation. It arose from nowhere, its origin and destination unknown.
    Truth and principle interwove in the void. With that ancient call, Wu Yong and Yu Linglong's shadows immediately dissipated as if they had never existed, leaving no trace behind.
    As the shadows vanished, a rolling pressure continued to bear down on Qinchuan, intent on erasing him.
    "Damned fool!"
    Qinchuan was furious. He had cultivated for nine lifetimes and was the supreme Asura of this era, yet someone dared to trample over him.
    The Great Emperor's Soul emerged from his body, and the Asura's Dao surged forth, instantly dispersing the oppressive aura.
    The Great Emperor's form appeared above the Nine Heavens, and the clear, cloudless sky of Tianqing City suddenly turned blood red. A colossal Asura manifested in the sky, overlooking the entire city.
    The sun and the moon hung together, transforming into the eyes of the Asura. His Innate Pupils wove together countless profound truths, searching for the origin of that mysterious voice.
    But to Qinchuan's surprise, his Innate Pupils were disrupted by an unfathomable force, preventing even him from probing the source of that ancient voice.

 Chapter 253 Trading

    After coming out of Exquisite Pavilion.Qinchuan looked up at the sky, which had returned to normal, and was silent for a long time.
    After a while, he silently said in his heart, "The heavens, they have changed!"
    His Cultivation Technique had been the Asura Path, and across nine cycles of reincarnation, this was the first time he encountered an uncontrollable situation.
    Those who arranged the Immortal Burial did not concern him much, but the power that could rejuvenate the Immortal Path forced him to take it seriously.
    Even though he had practiced the Asura Path through nine cycles of reincarnation, he had only managed to grasp the Heavenly Dao.
    However, to control the Heavenly Dao and renew it was beyond his capabilities.
    "It looks like I need to make an effort to increase my strength and save Ling'er sooner rather than later¡ªdelay could lead to trouble!"
    Having made up his mind, Qinchuan immediately stepped forward, while Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi followed closely behind.
    After skirting around a secluded area, the three of them once again arrived in front of the hunchbacked old man's courtyard.
    After gathering information about the Gongshan Family from the Eldest Prince, this visit was for another matter.
    As soon as Qinchuan and his companions reached the courtyard, the gate opened on its own, as if the host had already been aware of their arrival.
    The trio stepped into the courtyard to find the hunchbacked old man meticulously tending to his spiritual medicine.
    Without turning his head, the old man confidently said, "The young master must already know of the Gongshan Family's news. Coming to this old man at this time, could it be..."
    The hunchbacked old man did not finish his sentence but stared intently at Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan scanned the courtyard, then made his way to an armchair in the corner of the wall. He sprawled casually before casting a glance at the old man and said, "I had long heard that the Imperial Family had three elders known as the Tian Can trio. Everyone knows that Tian Can's leg is loyal to the Eldest Prince, but nobody would have thought that Tian Tuo, the old man, was also following the Eldest Prince.
    No sooner had I gathered information about the Gongshan Family from you than the Eldest Prince got wind of my news. Aren't you afraid I've come to settle the account with you?"
    The moment the Eldest Prince mentioned the Gongshan Family during today's teaching conference, Qinchuan guessed that this hunchbacked old man was an informant for the Eldest Prince.
    He immediately thought of the infamous Tian Can trio in the royal household¡ªTian Can's leg, Tian Tuo the old man, and the Single-Armed old man.
    It was not a surprise for Tian Tuo to be recognized, and he stopped his work, setting down the watering can.
    "The name Ye Xuanji is famous throughout Tianyuan Nation; even if I didn't inform the Eldest Prince, the Imperial Family would sooner or later set its sights on the young master. The Eldest Prince is gentle, unlike the rash Third Prince. Informing him earlier so he could come to meet the young master was also to spare the young master many troubles."
    Qinchuan could not deny it; Ye Xuanji was the youngest saint in the Tianyuan realm in tens of thousands of years, and the Imperial Family had tried to recruit Brother Ye many times, all in vain.
    Now that Ye Xuanji had appeared in Tianqing City, and moreover as his Protector, it indeed attracted attention.
    He had not met the Third Prince, but in comparison to the Saint Heirs of other Sects, the Eldest Prince was truly mild-mannered and had spared him a lot of trouble.
    Qinchuan changed the subject.
    "Since you have fulfilled our agreement, I naturally won't fail to honor mine. Here is the recipe for the Emperor Breakthrough Pill."
    As he spoke, he took out a pill recipe from his bosom and threw it over with careless ease, as if it were a piece of garbage.
    Tian Tuo caught the Emperor Breakthrough Pill recipe, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes as he scanned it. Then, overcome with joy, his hands holding the recipe began to tremble uncontrollably.
    "This is the Emperor Breakthrough Pill... Is this real... It's real..."
    Although he was only at the peak of the saint level, he had collected materials for the Emperor's Essence Pill for many years and had a vague understanding of the Emperor Realm. When he saw the recipe, he immediately recognized that the Emperor Breakthrough Pill was authentic!
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    "Although the Emperor Breakthrough Pill has no side effects, it can only help you break through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm. If you hope to contend with the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, I'm afraid you are still not strong enough."
    Upon hearing these words, a flash of brilliance burst forth in the eyes of the old man Tian Tuo, although his face remained calm, his heart was churning with tumultuous waves.
    For Qinchuan to guess that he was the Eldest Prince was not difficult, one could say it was something he had intentionally revealed, but the hatred for the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom had been buried deep in his heart for thousands of years. How did this young man before him come to know of it?
    Qinchuan seemed to notice the doubts in Old Man Tian Tuo and continued, "You are well aware of the side effects of the Emperor's Essence Pill, yet you are willing to become a walking corpse to refine it, showing your urgent desire to become an Emperor."
    "And what does that explain? If the pursuit of cultivation isn't to become an Emperor, then what is it for?"
    "With your innate ability, breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm within a hundred thousand years isn't difficult, but why do you insist on reaching the Emperor Realm despite the side effects of the Emperor's Essence Pill? What is the reason for that?"
    At this point, Qinchuan stopped swinging on his Taishi chair and turned his head to look at Old Man Tian Tuo, adding, "More importantly, the hatred in your eyes is well concealed, but it still cannot escape this young master's eyes."
    Tian Tuo's eyes flashed with several imperceptible glimmers, as if he was contemplating something.
    Seeing through the worries in Old Man Tian Tuo's heart, Qinchuan said disdainfully, "You can rest assured, I have no interest in meddling with your vendetta against the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, and it would be best if you don't harbor any thoughts against me, otherwise, even the Tianyuan Royal Family could not protect you."
    Old Man Tian Tuo's expression changed several times before finally returning to normal, his aura growing even calmer, and the hint of hatred in his eyes faded away.
    "Even if my enemy is at the Quasi-Emperor Realm, how can you be certain it's the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom? You should know that here on the Divine Wilderness Continent, the Great Yan isn't the only power with Quasi-Emperor forces."
    "There is a sword wound on your wrist. The scar should have formed the shape of a flying swallow, although you have disfigured it, making it unclear, the traces of the 'Sword Momentum Swallow Chasing the Moon' can still be vaguely seen; the injury on your forehead, though covered by your hair, still shows signs of the 'Sword Technique Geese Flying South'; I have identified ten different sword wounds on your body, all of which are techniques of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom."
    "What is so rare about having wounds as a cultivator, who goes against the Heavenly Dao?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and sighed, "I thought you were a wise person, but it seems that cleverness can be a double-edged sword. For a cultivator, getting injured is ordinary, but isn't healing those scars effortlessly within the abilities of a Saint? You keep these wounds simply to motivate yourself to train harder, seeking vengeance sooner rather than later."
    Old Man Tian Tuo looked dejected; this young man before him was truly extraordinary.
    But he wasn't aware, under the surveillance of the Innate Pupils, nothing about him could remain hidden.
    Everything Qinchuan said was accurate; he hadn't expected that after hiding his vendetta against the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom for thousands of years, the other could deduce all based on such minor details.
    Moreover, Qinchuan was correct in another aspect; even if he became a Quasi-Emperor, challenging the colossal entity that was the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom would be as arduous as ascending to the heavens.
    Seeing the dimming of Tian Tuo's Divine Sense, Qinchuan once again changed the subject and said, "Let's make a transaction."
    "What transaction?"
    "I will teach you the remaining Six Extremes of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique if you help me find a few items." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Heavenly Treasures Materials?"
    Tian Tuo immediately understood; Qinchuan wasn't even concerned with celestial techniques like the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, so it wouldn't be those that he was after, recalling the time Qinchuan had asked him to search for the Elixir of Eternal Life.
    It was obvious what Qinchuan was searching for.
    "If the young master truly teaches me the remaining Six Extremes Sword Techniques, I will commit myself fully," said Tian Tuo.
    Qinchuan already knew that Old Man Tian Tuo would agree and produced a detailed list, saying, "It is detailed here, the six Heavenly Treasures Materials; some of which you may not have heard of, but you will be able to find them if you just search according to the pictures depicted on it."
    Upon hearing this, Old Man Tian Tuo revealed a hint of scorn on his face.
    "Heavenly Treasures Materials that I have not heard of?"
    "For a thousand years I have searched for Spiritual Medicine to prepare the Emperor's Essence Pill, trekking every corner of the Eastern Wastes. Is there a Spiritual Treasure in this world that I have not heard of?"
    However, as soon as he took the list, he was completely taken aback.

 Chapter 254 The Gongshan Clan

    At the top of the list was a spiritual medicine called Karma."Karma? What kind of treasure is this? Why have I never heard of it before?"
    As the Elder Tian Tuo continued to read, he saw a rough sketch of Karma below its name.
    Underneath the drawing, there was a line of small text.
    "Karma, grows in uncertain environments, does not require nourishment from spiritual energy, and leaves no trace; one can only obtain it when luck is in full measure."
    Elder Tian Tuo looked at Qinchuan with a puzzled expression, finding the information rather useless.
    Besides the Three Lives Fruit and the Nine Turns Nine Leaf Grass he had heard of, the rest of the five spiritual medicines were unheard of. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Indeed, the six spiritual medicines Qinchuan asked Elder Tian Tuo to find were extremely elusive, including one called the Bloodthirsty Spirit Root, which even after ascending to the heavens and delving into the earth, throughout nine incarnations in both the Divine Realm and the Lower Realm, he had never heard any news about.
    However, he was not in a hurry. Among the six spiritual medicines, except for Karma, which he could use now, the rest would only be needed after he became a Supreme Saint.
    As for Karma, it was something he had recently come up with the idea to use for advancing his Innate Pupils¡ªan insight that had just come to him.
    His Innate Pupils could now penetrate all things in the world, but they proved ineffective against a certain mysterious force, which gave him a sense of urgency. It was only then that he thought of using Karma to enhance the power of his Innate Pupils. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire
    With the advanced Innate Pupils, if he encountered that mysterious force again, even if he could not probe the source of that power, he would be able to see through the force of Karma and lock in on the connection it had with him.
    There was no escaping, as the cycle of Karma abides.
    ...
    After leaving Elder Tian Tuo's courtyard, the three of them returned to the inn together.
    No sooner had the three of them arrived at the inn than a cultivator from the Exquisite Pavilion, holding a treasure box, was seen looking around cautiously, having clearly been waiting there for quite some time.
    Upon seeing Qinchuan, the cultivator handed the treasure box to him, saying, "The Pavilion Master says his identity is too sensitive and he fears causing trouble for the master, so he did not come to deliver it in person."
    Qinchuan smiled, took the box, opened it and glanced inside. He said nothing, but thought to himself that the Exquisite Pavilion sure was efficient.
    Seeing that the item had been delivered, the Exquisite Pavilion cultivator took his leave.
    The treasure box contained exactly the spiritual medicine Qinchuan needed for his breakthrough to the Spirit Martial Realm.
    The various spiritual medicines Qinchuan asked Yu Qilin to find were all relatively common and low-ranked, and this Second Rank Two Leaf Grass necessary for his Spirit Martial Realm breakthrough happened to be in the Exquisite Pavilion's inventory, which is why it was delivered so promptly.
    However, Qinchuan did not intend to make his breakthrough immediately. Today, during his sermon, he had broken through four ranks in succession; to continue breaking through could potentially harm the foundation of his Innate Body. Now, it was best to consolidate his current realm.
    He planned to wait until he awoke his Innate Marrow and then make a concerted breakthrough to the Spirit Martial Realm. Such simultaneous advancement of his realm and his Treasured Body would excavate their fullest potential.
    Now, he was only short of the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root and Hellfire Flame Stone to awaken his Innate Marrow.
    He had found the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root during his seventh incarnation. Back then, he entrusted it to that youngster Gongshan Busu, and now, two incarnations later, that lad must have surely turned into an old man and, if he hadn't ascended to the Divine Realm, would have likely died of old age.
    However, the descendants of the Gongshan Clan truly lacked competence. They were bullied and ended up hiding their surnames, taking refuge in other cities.
    The Hellfire Flame Stone was kept by the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Although it was highly possible that Elder Chi Tian of the Burning Heaven Sect had gone to the Divine Realm, it seemed that the juniors were more diligent. They might not have greatly expanded the sect, but neither had they let it decline.
    ...
    The next morning, the Burning Heaven Sect's Saint Heir and several elders came knocking on the door.
    Qinchuan understood the purpose of their visit.
    Although Qinchuan's identity was a closely guarded secret within the Burning Heaven Sect, an elder accompanying the Saint Heir seemed to have caught wind of some rumors.
    That elder, while still harboring doubts about Qinchuan's identity, dared not treat Qinchuan with any disrespect.
    Since Qinchuan had previously expressed a wish to accompany the Saint Heir and others to the holy land, this elder seized the opportunity to invite Qinchuan back to the holy land so that the decision-makers of the Sect could verify Qinchuan's identity.
    Initially, Qinchuan had intended to travel with the Burning Heaven Sect's Saint Heir to obtain the Hellfire Flame Stone, but he had now become aware of a power even he could not fathom, meddling in the path to immortality. Desperate to enhance his own strength, he decided against going there in person.
    He gave Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji a jade pendant containing a trace of his Asura Qi, instructing them to accompany the Burning Heaven Saint Heir and his group on a trip to the holy land.
    With this jade pendant, the Burning Heaven Sect would naturally recognize Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji as Qinchuan's envoys, greet them with utmost deference, and present the Hellfire Flame Stone.
    He had far more pressing matters to attend to.
    Once the Burning Heaven Sect's group had departed, Qinchuan did not linger in Tianqing City.
    He left Tianqing City and journeyed northward.
    About three days into his northern journey, he saw a dilapidated small city with the words "Northern Desolate City" inscribed on its crumbled walls. The city's ramparts were pockmarked with holes, and even weeds were thriving on the merlons, making it evident that they had not been maintained for many years.
    The two defenders at the city gate were dozing off against the gate. Upon seeing Qinchuan approach, they merely glanced at him before turning over to continue their slumber.
    Qinchuan entered the city unobstructed.
    The city was desolate, devoid of bustling high-rises and markets, and only a few sparsely scattered pedestrians could be seen¡ªnot even remotely comparable to Tianqing City, let alone Great Wilderness City where the Qin Family resided.
    Qinchuan roamed around the city for half a day without finding his intended target.
    Realizing that he was unlikely to find it on his own, he caught a passing old lady and asked, "Old mother, do you know where the Chou Family is?"
    However, the old lady, whose face had originally been all smiles, suddenly turned pale at the mention of "Chou Family" and hurriedly waved her hands, saying, "I don't know, I don't know."
    Then, she hurriedly left.
    This Chou Family was the surname taken by the Gongshan Clan after their downfall.
    Gongshan Busu had founded the Gongshan Clan, making a mark on the entire Great Domain of Tianyuan. But in later generations, the Gongshan Clan provoked a power that even the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom dared not offend. They were subjected to ruthless retaliation, and with no Great Emperor to protect them, the Gongshan Clan stood no chance against a Quasi-Emperor. To escape from that power, they had no choice but to leave Tianqing City and flee to this Northern Desolate City to preserve a single line of their lineage.
    To keep the memory of this vendetta alive, the Gongshan Clan changed their surname to Chou. This was also the reason Qinchuan could not find the Gongshan Clan in Tianqing City.
    Qinchuan questioned several more people, but they all gave him strange looks and then indicated ignorance before walking away.
    Just as Qinchuan was about to give up, a faint voice suddenly spoke up, saying, "Cough cough... The Chou Family, cough cough... has long since been exterminated."
    Qinchuan was taken aback and turned to look. The speaker was a gaunt old beggar lying by the roadside.
    Qinchuan could see at a glance that the man's Dantian and Sea of Consciousness had been destroyed, and the Meridians in his limbs shattered. The Yang Energy in his body was nearly depleted, and he was on the brink of dying. He was able to respond to Qinchuan only because of an instinctive reaction after hearing the words "Chou Family."
    Under the scrutiny of his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan had already ascertained the man's identity but chose not to reveal it. Smiling, he asked, "What crime did the Chou Family commit that warranted descendants of a Great Emperor to be hunted and exterminated?"

 Chapter 255 Chou Family

    The old beggar's eyes gleamed with a glimmer of spirit upon hearing Qinchuan's words, but they immediately dimmed again, his gaze scattering as he was lost in memories.In a low murmur, he muttered, "Descendant of the Great Emperor... Descendant of the Great Emperor..."
    While speaking, tears suddenly streamed down from the old man's eyes as he cried out, "Forefathers above, your descendant has failed you, disgracing your esteemed name."
    After crying, he started to cough incessantly again, indicating that his illness was quite severe.
    After a long while, the old beggar regained some clarity and asked, "Young man, what business do you have with the Chou Family?"
    Qinchuan knew that this old beggar was indeed a descendant of the Gongshan Family, who were the current Chou Family. Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    Observing the descendant of a once great emperor reduced to a street beggar, he couldn't help feeling a sense of sorrow.
    Therefore, he decided to first inquire why the Gongshan Family had fallen to such a state.
    He did not reveal his intention to retrieve the treasure right away but instead said, "I owe the Chou Family a debt of gratitude, and I have come here to repay it."
    "A debt of gratitude?"
    The old beggar looked listless, struggling to wrinkle his lips and revealing several loose teeth as he coughed and said, "Cough... cough, the Chou Family has been imprisoned in this small city for generations, now almost wiped out, how could you owe them anything."
    "Imprisoned?"
    Qinchuan picked up on some clues. The information he got from the Eldest Prince was that the Gongshan Family had moved to this small city of their own will to avoid their enemies, so why did this descendant of the Chou Family claim they were imprisoned here?
    "The city's defenses are slack, and not even a single city guard can be seen, so how could the Chou Family be imprisoned?"
    However, upon seeing the old beggar's condition, he understood. Although there were no strong defenses in the city, keeping a few people with destroyed Dantians under watch posed no problem.
    Qinchuan asked in confusion, "Who exactly did the Chou Family offend?"
    The old beggar coughed again before murmuring, "This is an extremely secret matter of the Chou Family, I cannot tell you about it."
    After a while, he continued intermittently, "It doesn't matter, my time is running out anyway..."
    After uttering a few words, he fell silent. Qinchuan, having lived through nine lives, was well accustomed to life and death, and he realized the old beggar was nearing his end and becoming confused.
    Qinchuan stepped forward and pressed his finger on the old man's wrist, transferring a few strands of True Qi.
    The True Qi circulating within Qinchuan was not ordinary but Innate True Qi, which immediately revived the old beggar's spirits.
    His spirit lifted and he sat up, supporting himself with his hands. Grasping Qinchuan's hand, he said, "Young man, are you willing to complete a task for me? If you agree, I will tell you the whereabouts of the Chou Family and the treasure they have buried underground for tens of thousands of years."
    Qinchuan was speechless. It appeared the old man mistook him for someone coveting the Chou Family's treasure, but he nodded and responded, "I've said before, I am here to repay the Chou Family's debt of gratitude. Whatever you need, just tell me directly. As for the Chou Family's treasure, this young master is not interested in it."
    Although he had come for the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root, that object was rightfully his, not a treasure belonging to the Chou Family, so there was no issue.
    Chou Wu was startled. He had been imprisoned in this Northern Desolate City for decades and had seen countless people who came asking for news of the Chou Family, all for the sake of the treasure they left behind. Qinchuan was the first to claim he did not come for the treasure.
    But when he saw Qinchuan's clear gaze, he appeared completely truthful, not as if he were lying.
    Whether it was the effect of his ancestral bloodline or the functioning of Qinchuan's Innate Pupils, Chou Wu found himself inexplicably believing him.
    "Young friend, since you know that my Chou Family is descended from a Great Emperor, you must also know that my family originally did not bear the Chou surname, but that of Gongshan. Thus, my real name ought to be Gongshan Wu."
    Convinced that Qinchuan did not come for the Chou Family's treasure, Chou Wu generously admitted that he was indeed a descendant of the Chou Family.
    Qinchuan nodded and said, "Forty thousand years ago, the Chen, Li, Wang, and Yang clans governed the Great Domain of Tianyuan. Under the oppression of these four clans, the people of Tianyuan suffered, and cultivators led a miserable existence. After enduring this for tens of thousands of years, one year a youth emerged from the Great Wilderness. He swept across the entire Tianyuan Great Domain, overturned the four clans, and established the foremost clan of the era. This person was named Gongshan Busu and was the first leader of the Gongshan Clan."
    Chou Wu looked at Qinchuan with amazement, surprised by his detailed knowledge of the origins of the Gongshan Clan.
    Then Chou Wu continued, "The ancestor did possess invincible talent, but his accomplishments owed everything to one man."
    "That man roamed freely across the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, had access to the Divine Realm, descended into the Underworld, and no one could match him. It was by following this man that the ancestor achieved the status of Great Emperor, unrivaled in the Tianyuan Great Domain."
    "But alas, that person eventually perished, and to repay him, the ancestor made a vow before his demise."
    Of course, Qinchuan would not say that the person Gongshan Busu followed was he in his seventh reincarnation, and that by 'perished' it simply meant that his cultivation in that life had reached Perfection, and he reincarnated willingly.
    Chou Wu continued, "The ancestor promised to guard a treasure for that person until someone came to claim it!"
    "Did someone come for it later?"
    Qinchuan asked knowingly.
    Looking up at the sky, Chou Wu shook his head and said, "The ancestor waited for him for two hundred thousand years but never saw his return. Eventually, the ancestor could not withstand the ravages of time and passed away. And that person has yet to appear."
    When Qinchuan learned of Gongshan Busu's fate, he was surprised that he had passed away and furrowed his brow, asking, "Passed away? With Gongshan Busu's talent, it wouldn't have been difficult for him to ascend to the Divine Realm, right? Why would he pass away?"
    Chou Wu paused, then let out a deep, melancholic sigh, "Because the ancestor said, 'My master will return to the Tianyuan Great Domain to find me. I must wait for him.'"
    Suddenly shaken, even Qinchuan, a cultivator of the Asura Way, couldn't help but fall silent.
    Chou Wu went on, "After the ancestor passed away, somehow the news of the treasure in our family leaked out."
    At this point, Qinchuan suddenly understood and explained.
    "So the Gongshan Family didn't provoke some formidable enemy, but was targeted by other clans because of the Spiritual Object left by that person to guard.
    With no Great Emperor to defend the Gongshan Clan, they couldn't resist the attacks of other clans. That's why the family moved out of Tianqing City, settled in this Northern Desolate City, and changed their name to the Chou Family?"
    "Exactly. The one who hunted down the Gongshan Clan was the Sun Family from the ancient realm of Great Yan. With a Quasi-Emperor at their helm, the Gongshan Clan was no match for them," Chou Wu nodded in agreement, then continued, "Who could have known that moving to the Northern Desolate City would be the beginning of a nightmare.
    Back in Tianqing City, the Sun Family was wary of the strength of the Tianyuan Royal Family and did not dare to be too overt, limiting themselves to minor schemes. However, once the Gongshan Clan moved to the Northern Desolate City, the Sun Family, with their power, took control of the entire city, turning it into a prison, and have kept the entire Chou Family captive, generation after generation, until the treasure is handed over." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Understanding the origins of the events, Qinchuan felt a sudden surge of anger. A chess piece he had casually laid down in his day now, because of a single promise, had caused his later generations to be hunted and imprisoned for hundreds of thousands of years.
    What moved him even more was that the Gongshan Clan truly had been waiting for his return, and indeed, they had waited until he came back.
    As the two talked, a uniform rumble of marching footsteps suddenly came from the street ahead.

 Chapter 256 City Lord

    ```Chou Wu's complexion drastically changed at the sound of those uniform footsteps.
    He pushed Qinchuan outside, saying urgently, "Go! Go! They are here!"
    The already sparse passersby on the streets had taken cover, watching the direction of Qinchuan and Chou Wu from afar.
    Qinchuan naturally knew who Chou Wu was referring to.
    Since this city was essentially a prison for the Chou Family, the city guards were akin to prison wardens. If an incident arose with the inmates, it was natural for the warden to come and inspect.
    Looking in the direction of the noise, indeed, they saw a menacing middle-aged man striding forward like a dragon and a tiger, followed by two rows of city guards.
    The onlookers hidden in the shadows shook their heads as they witnessed the display of power.
    "That youngster, why did he have to talk to the doomed ghost of his enemy's family? Now he's done for, he has gotten himself into trouble here."
    "That unlucky guy who went to talk last time had his dantian and qi sea destroyed and his limbs' meridians severed before being thrown out of the city¡ªdo you think the same fate awaits this youngster?"
    "It will certainly be so!" the crowd confirmed.
    The arrival of the city guard army was swift. In the blink of an eye, they were upon the two men, and a multitude of soldiers surrounded Qinchuan and Chou Wu.
    The imposing middle-aged man was named Sun Hu, the very same lord of Northern Desolate City. Stepping forward, he said, "Young man, you have two paths before you now. First, tell me where the Chou Family's hidden treasure is, or second, die!"
    Those men were truly badao, not caring whether Qinchuan and Chou Wu had discussed the treasure or not, they demanded Qinchuan hand it over¡ªclearly willing to kill rather than let go.
    Qinchuan also came to understand why people dreaded the mere mention of the Chou family.
    After learning about the downfall of the Chou family, Qinchuan naturally wouldn't stand by and let them continue to be imprisoned. He initially planned to heal the dantian qi sea and meridians of Chou Wu before settling the score with the Sun family, but it seemed they had made the first move.
    He glanced haughtily at everyone, sneered repeatedly, and said sternly, "How interesting, I haven't even come to settle the account with you all, but you're the ones who came knocking on my door first."
    Sun Hu's gaze sharpened, not grasping the true intent of Qinchuan's words, but clearly sensing ill will¡ªhuffed coldly and said, "So you prefer punishment over a toast. A waste who hasn't even reached the Spirit Martial Realm dares to seek trouble."
    Afterwards, as Sun Hu shook his sturdy frame, his aura unfolded, revealing his current level at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    "Hiss, the city master has made another breakthrough; he was only at the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Martial not long ago!"
    "The Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial facing off against the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, this youngster is certainly doomed."
    ...
    Amidst the murmuring of the crowd, Sun Hu shouted, "Die!"
    Then, with a single claw-like hand, he executed the Five Spirit Tiger Claw technique, reaching toward Qinchuan's chest.
    The tiger claw shone brightly, revealing gold, wood, water, fire, and earth¡ªfive kinds of luminescence that dazzled onlookers and surely held considerable power.
    But Qinchuan merely snorted coldly and said, "Such little power from the Heaven Rank Mysterious Technique, Five Spirit Tiger Claw, when executed by you? Truly, you've wasted its might."
    The Five Spirit Tiger Claw was actually a technique created by one of his followers, known as Chasing Wind Tiger, who was of mediocre talent. The technique had many flaws when it was first conceived, and it was only after Qinchuan's numerous pointers that it became perfected into the final version of Five Spirit Tiger Claw.
    Yet, when executed by Sun Hu, it still contained many flaws.
    After speaking, Qinchuan too made a claw with one hand, evidently using the Five Spirit Tiger Claw technique. However, when Qinchuan used it, there was not a hint of spiritual light in his hand, truly appearing ordinary.
    Sun Hu was initially shocked by Qinchuan calling out the technique by name but seeing him execute it without any apparent power, he relaxed and scoffed, "You've learned the form but not the essence."
    The passersby watching the unfolding scene laughed uproariously from a distance. Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire
    ```
    "What is this kid up to, is he really using... the same Mysterious Technique as the City Lord?"
    "With the way he's behaving, he probably couldn't even touch the hem of the City Lord's robe!"
    "This kid... is finished..."
    "Yes, I remember watching the City Lord use this move to rip out the heart of his opponent."
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    "Boom!"
    While everyone was still discussing, Qinchuan and Sun Hu's twin tiger claws had already collided.
    One person was sent flying straight out.
    But to everyone's astonishment, it wasn't Qinchuan who was sent flying, but Sun Hu!
    Qinchuan's seemingly ordinary move emitted a might that shook the heavens and the earth.
    "What the... what's going on? The City Lord was sent flying by him..."
    "Isn't this kid just at the Meridian Opening Nine Layers Realm? How could he repel the City Lord who is at the Spirit Martial Fifth Layer!"
    Someone beside him added in surprise, "And with just one move!"
    Qinchuan stood firm, waved his hand dismissively, and said, "Are you trying to tickle me?"
    Sun Hu was sent flying three to four meters, crashing into the pile of soldiers behind him, which prevented him from falling face-first into the dirt.
    He too was looking at Qinchuan with a face full of shock, being a cultivator of the Spirit Martial Realm, he naturally had some insight.
    The move Qinchuan used was indeed the Five Spirit Tiger Claw, and it had even reached the Returning to Purity state of the technique.
    "To be so young and yet already master the Returning to Purity state of the Mysterious Technique? This City Lord has immersed himself in this Mysterious Technique for decades and has only just barely reached Furnace Fire, how could this kid achieve Returning to Purity even if he started cultivating from the womb!"
    Like the six major realms of power mastery, proficiency in Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills also have six major realms.
    The first five realms are the same as those for power mastery.
    They are Knowing the Trivial, Entering the Trivial, Refining the Trivial, Furnace Fire, and Perfection. The sixth realm for power is Ultimate, and the sixth realm for proficiency in Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills is Returning to Purity.
    Similar to the Ultimate Realm in power, the Returning to Purity realm is likewise difficult to comprehend and reach; however, the difference is that the Ultimate Realm is unknown to anyone, as it was something Qinchuan comprehended after seven lifetimes, while Returning to Purity is well-known among cultivators as a realm discovered by predecessors.
    That's why Sun Hu could instantly realize that Qinchuan's mastery of the Five Spirit Tiger Claw had reached Returning to Purity.
    But wasn't this a level that only age-old monsters who had lived for tens of thousands of years and used Mysterious Techniques hundreds of thousands of times, to the point of being second nature, could understand?
    What kind of monstrous talent was this?
    However, after a brief moment of distraction, Sun Hu recovered his composure, no matter how this kid had trained, the most important thing at present was to capture him.
    The matter of the Chou Family was a secret of the Sun Family, and it must not be allowed to be known by outsiders!
    Sun Hu waved his hand and called out loudly to his subordinates, "Your City Lord was careless for a moment and fell into this kid's trick, but he is still just a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator. Soldiers, heed my command, set the formation!"
    The city guards, who were initially intimidated by watching Qinchuan send the City Lord flying with one move, now heard the City Lord's words and remembered he was indeed just a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator, were no longer afraid. The troops shifted their formation and quickly formed a Military Formation.
    Qinchuan's gaze became focused, and he only now noted the cultivation levels of the city guards around him, thinking to himself, "The Sun Family has organized such a grand display just to keep watch over a cripple."

 Chapter 257 Petty Tricks

    Most of these city guards were ordinary cultivators at the Ninth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, with a minority reaching the Meridian Opening Realm.Although individually they were not worth mentioning in a fight, the military formation composed of two teams of soldiers was not to be underestimated.
    This military formation was a privilege held only by the Imperial Families of the various Ancient Kingdoms, capable of amassing the strength of ten thousand households, unifying originally dispersed forces to repel enemies.
    Just like how individual streams posed no threat individually, but when converging into one, they could create a powerful surge capable of moving mountains and overturning seas.
    The higher the average Cultivation Level of the cultivators composing the formation, the greater the power it could exert.
    The more cultivators needed to assemble the Great Formation, the stronger its power. Often when two nations went to war, it would involve formations of a hundred thousand men¡ªthe true meat grinders of the battlefield. Even a sage would lose a layer of skin if not outright perish in the midst of it.
    This was one of the reasons the Imperial Families of the major Ancient Kingdoms held absolute authority over their governed cities.
    The military formation composed of two hundred Cultivated Truth Realm cultivators, though not comparable to those ten-thousand-man formations on the border, was enough to trap and kill a cultivator of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    "Supress!"
    The military formation formed by two hundred cultivators was called the Six Stars Suppressing Divine Formation. The soldiers channeled True Qi through their hands, and a giant hexagram with an overwhelming aura descended from above Qinchuan's head.
    An ordinary cultivator at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm might be overwhelmed by such constraining force, but Qinchuan, who once could obliterate an army formation of tens of thousands, how could he fear such a trifling method?
    Qinchuan said indifferently, "Child's play."
    Onlookers watching the tense scene from a distance turned their heads in surprise.
    "This kid is way too arrogant!"
    "He just got lucky in repelling the city lord, but this two-hundred-man military formation is something even the city lord can't break. He dares to claim he can shatter it with one punch!"
    Regardless of what others were discussing, Qinchuan made a fist with one hand. Inside his Sea of Consciousness, it seemed that the Great Emperor Asura had an epiphany, and Invincible True Intent immediately surged around his fist.
    "Break!"
    This punch, carrying the Intent of Asura, directly collided with the oppressive hexagram bearing down on him.
    Because the bystanders could not comprehend the Invincible Intent imbued in Qinchuan's punch, this attack appeared as unremarkable as any regular punch, with no fanciful bravado, no different from any ordinary person's punch.
    Many of the onlookers had already closed their eyes, unable to bear watching Qinchuan being flattened into a pancake. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
    "Boom!"
    The roar sounded, but the scene that unfolded shocked the crowd once again.
    The powerful-looking hexagram, when meeting Qinchuan's ordinary punch, evaporated into mist instantly.
    The two hundred cultivators who had formed the Great Formation also fell back, spitting blood from the backlash after the hexagram was dispersed by the immense force. Only a few cultivators in the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm managed to steady themselves, staring incredulously at Qinchuan.
    "How is this possible?"
    "This youngster is nothing more than a cultivator at the peak of the Meridian Opening Ninth Layer Realm. How could he use his physical power to shatter the Six Stars Suppressing Divine Formation that can suppress even the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm?"
    Indeed, for an ordinary cultivator at the peak of the Meridian Opening Realm Ninth Layer, and even with Qinchuan's Invincible True Intent, breaking the Great Formation with a single punch would not be realistic. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    But what they did not know was that Qinchuan possessed innate pupils.
    Under the scrutiny of the Innate Pupils, the key point of the formation was seen through at a glance. Though the military formation was strong, attacking its key point meant Qinchuan only needed a tenth of the power to break the formation.
    The Innate Pupils could be said to pierce through the very essence of all things; not to mention breaking through the key points of formations, they also had the effect of predicting the secrets of heaven.
    The function was somewhat similar to the Star-Picking Disk, but many times more powerful.
    Ever since awakening the Innate Pupils, aside from encountering that mysterious force in Tianqing City, nothing could escape the detection of Qinchuan's Innate Pupils.
    "City Lord! City Lord, we can't hold on¡­"
    One of the Condensed Truth Realm Fifth Layer cultivators within the formation came to his senses and asked what to do.
    But when he turned his head to look, there was no sign of Sun Hu anywhere.
    Sun Hu had actually slipped away amidst the chaos of the formation setting.
    Seeing the city lord had fled, the crowd was suddenly like a dragon without a head, not daring to stay any longer, they scattered and fled.
    Qinchuan watched these people fleeing in panic, not attempting to stop them.
    The root cause of this matter lay with the Sun Family, and there was a clear debtor for this injustice. He neither wanted nor deigned to take the lives of these people. In this city, there was only one person who deserved death, and that was the lord of the city.
    However, Qinchuan was not in a hurry to find Sun Hu; he had clearly seen Sun Hu running towards the city, so he must still be within the city now.
    Watching everyone flee, Chou Wu finally woke up from his dream, staring at Qinchuan in a daze.
    His eyes were wide, his mouth agape, he said, "Young master, who are you?"
    Qinchuan walked forward, placing his palm on top of Chou Wu's head, and a surge of Divine Sense entered Chou Wu's mind.
    Upon receiving this Divine Sense, Chou Wu first showed confusion, then joy, and finally, tears rolled down his eyes as he tremulously asked with a shaking voice, "Is it really you? Have you finally come?"
    The Divine Sense that Qinchuan transmitted was the mark he left in the Gongshan Clan years ago.
    Through this piece of Divine Sense, Chou Wu could confirm that Qinchuan was the person the Gongshan Family had been waiting for. But after tens of thousands of years of waiting, now that the moment had come, he could hardly believe it.
    Qinchuan took out an elixir from his bosom and fed it to Chou Wu, comforting him, "Yes, I have come. From today onwards, the Gongshan Clan will no longer be oppressed. Starting with you, the Gongshan Clan will rise to power again."
    At first, Chou Wu didn't know what Qinchuan was feeding him, but soon he felt the elixir dissolving in his mouth, and then the power of the elixir rushed into his body, starting to repair his Dantian and Meridians.
    "What!"
    Chou Wu was shocked beyond measure. His Dantian and Meridians had been destroyed when he was twelve, and he had never thought they could be repaired.
    But then he thought of the huge connection between the person before him and the one his ancestors followed tens of thousands of years prior, and he instantly understood that this was his own opportunity.
    He sat down cross-legged on the spot, perceiving and guiding the medicinal power within his body to repair it.
    From a distance, people didn't understand what Chou Wu was doing.
    "What's that old beggar doing after being crippled for decades?"
    "Could it be that he still wants to cultivate?"
    "Hmph, cultivate? Don't you know about the Chou Family's situation? His Dantian has been destroyed for decades, how could he still cultivate?"
    "Rumors say there's a type of elixir that can repair..."
    "Oh, come on, are you talking about an elixir that can repair the Dantian? Even a sage-level alchemist would find it difficult to refine such an elixir, who would waste it on this saint?"
    While the people were talking, a strand of True Qi began to emanate from Chou Wu's body.
    This leak of a strand was keenly detected by the Divine Sense of a distant cultivator, and someone immediately exclaimed.
    "Look, there's True Qi emanating from that old beggar's body..."
    "Holy shit, has some fool actually wasted such a peerless elixir on this old beggar?"
    Qinchuan had been watching Chou Wu and was somewhat surprised to see that he had managed to repair his Dantian and gather the first strand of True Qi so quickly.
    When he recognized Chou Wu's constitution, it all made sense to him.
    With a thoughtful expression, Qinchuan said, "No wonder, it turns out he inherited the Immovable King Holy Body from Gongshan Busu!"
    While Chou Wu was still meditating to repair his Dantian, Qinchuan stood by to guard for him.
    Qinchuan was somewhat resigned, thinking, "Apart from that girl, you're the first other person I've guarded over. Well, well, who made your Gongshan family endure tens of thousands of years of imprisonment because of me?"
    As he reflected on this,
    the sky above Northern Desolate City suddenly let out a thunderous roar, and the clear sky that was cloudless moments before suddenly turned gloomy.

 Chapter 258 Ants and Mayflies

    At this moment, countless pale cyan brilliance rose from the city walls, soaring upwards, and gradually converging in the sky to form a giant cyan sword.Qinchuan's expression turned grim, and with a cold snort, he said, "Hmph, just been waiting for you."
    During his conversation with Yu Chouwu, Qinchuan had been cautious, using his Innate Pupils to scout the surroundings and discover that the Chou Family was imprisoned in the Northern Desolate City.
    At that time, he had already found that there was a Great Formation hidden within this city.
    This Sword Array was known as the Divine Annihilating Sword Formation, also called the God-Slaying Sword Formation.
    It was a Sword Array created by the mighty ones of the Underworld during the great war between the Divine Realm and the Underworld in ancient times, aimed against the powers of the Divine Realm.
    In the past, when Ling'er died, Qinchuan sought to retrieve her True Spirit and thus broke into the Underworld, fighting against many great powers there. No one in the Underworld could match Qinchuan, and it was only by activating this God-Slaying Sword Formation that they halted his steps.
    Therefore, Qinchuan was all too familiar with this Sword Array.
    Afterward, nobody knew how this Sword Array had spread out from the Underworld.
    The Northern Desolate City had indeed set up the God-Slaying Sword Formation, but it was a simplified version of the Array.
    The original God-Slaying Sword Formation, once activated, would gather the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth from ten thousand miles around and condense 9,999 golden God-Slaying Swords within the Formation. With a thousand God-Slaying Swords unleashed, the heavens and the earth would change color.
    The God-Slaying Sword Formation arranged by the Sun Family not only formed cyan swords instead of golden ones but also only formed a single sword, which couldn't pose a threat to Qinchuan at all.
    But the other people in the Northern Desolate City, who had never seen such a force, dared not continue spectating and scattered far away, hiding outside the city walls and watching from a distance to see how Qinchuan would resolve this calamity.
    And many had already sentenced Qinchuan to death in their hearts!
    "Below the Killing Formation, no one can survive! This kid is doomed!"
    Qinchuan's gaze penetrated the empty streets and alleys, reaching the end of the street where the City Lord's Mansion stood.
    The City Lord's Mansion was glowing with golden light, clearly where the eye of the God-Slaying Sword Formation was located. With his ability, he could disperse the eye of the Formation within ten breaths, and then the Formation would break without attacking.
    However, he had Chou Wu at his side and must not be disturbed, so he had no intention of dispersing the eye of the Formation.
    "It seems the lesson just now did not make you learn, Formations are useless against me! A single punch can break your Military Formation, and a single move can break your God-Slaying Sword Formation!"
    The crowd shook their heads; they had all witnessed Qinchuan's prowess and had no doubt about his talent.
    However, this Great Formation was far from comparable to the Military Formation; even with the Peak of the Nine Layers Meridian Opening cultivation level, it was exceedingly difficult to survive in the Formation, let alone break it with a single move. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan smirked, and then the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush emerged from around him.
    "Master, you finally let me out!"
    Qinchuan had previously kept the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush within Black Lotus, much to the distress of the two little ones, who now clamored in unison the moment they saw the light of day.
    The two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts were even circling around Qinchuan, with a look of grievance, "Master, you can't lock us up in that little dark room again!"
    But in the next moment, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush saw the situation around them and were immediately frightened.
    Both artifacts had evolved from stationery treasures and were Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts not suited for combat. However, aside from these two little ones, the only handy Dao Artifact Qinchuan had was the Divine Cauldron beneath the Prison Mountain drunkard.
    However, the Divine Cauldron was excessively flamboyant, and Qinchuan usually did not use it casually.
    The Artifact Spirit of the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, seeing the Sharp Sword hanging overhead, immediately started yelling, "Oh my god, Master, this place is terrifying! I want to go back to the little dark room!"
    As it spoke, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone tried to burrow into Qinchuan's embrace, but it couldn't enter Qinchuan's Black Lotus on its own initiative. The Spring and Autumn Brush also trembled next to Qinchuan's arm, too afraid to move.
    Qinchuan's face darkened, and he said with a hand on his forehead, "You two have completely lost face for me."
    Then he grabbed the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, indifferent to its cries, and tossed it above Chou Wu's head.
    "After all, it is a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, this damaged formation shouldn't be able to harm you, protect him well, and consider it a great achievement," he said.
    Despite its fear, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, upon hearing this, still trembled as it protected above Chou Wu's head.
    The onlookers, though far from the center, still recognized the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush when Qinchuan pulled them out.
    "Look, those are Supreme Dao Artifacts! And there are two of them!"
    At that moment, the same thought occurred to everyone, "Could it be, he really can break through...?"
    But someone with keen eyes immediately noticed something was wrong and spoke up to remind everyone, "No, the Dao and Qi are not yet perfected, these are only two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts."
    The people who had just kindled a glimmer of hope all shook their heads in disappointment.
    "What a pity, if they were two Supreme Dao Artifacts, perhaps he could really break the formation; but with Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, it's difficult!"
    Qinchuan held the Spring and Autumn Brush and glanced disdainfully at the God-Slaying Sword above his head.
    "Break!"
    The Spring and Autumn Brush seemed to feel Qinchuan's brimming intent to battle as well and stood mighty and fearless, with Dao and Qi surging forth from its tip.
    The condensed God-Slaying Sword also seemed to sense the strong fighting spirit emanating from Qinchuan, as its blade shone brightly and unleashed waves of Sword Intent, locking onto Qinchuan.
    The God-Slaying Sword whistled down, stabbing towards Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan swung his great hand, and the Dao and Qi generated by the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact followed his will, converging into a single point from the sky and directly assaulting the God-Slaying Sword.
    "Bang!"
    When the two collided, neither could overcome the other, and the confrontation between the sword and the brush reached a deadlock.
    "Hmph, it seems I've underestimated you!"
    The God-Slaying Sword turned out to be even stronger than Qinchuan had anticipated, but he remained undaunted, releasing a trace of the Great Emperor's Divine Soul from his sea of consciousness, infusing it into the Spring and Autumn Brush.
    "Suppress!"
    With the immense power of the Asura Great Emperor, the God-Slaying Sword was immediately shaken by the Spring and Autumn Brush, and the originally condensed blade became somewhat dispersed under this force, its blue body turning slightly transparent.
    "What?"
    "The Divine Sword is about to disperse!"
    "What kind of demon is this? Breaking the formation with mere physical strength in the Meridian Opening Realm! Even with a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, this is too heaven-defying..."
    Seeing that the Great Formation was about to collapse, Qinchuan allowed no respite for the enemy and wielded the Spring and Autumn Brush once more.
    Sun Hu, controlling the formation from within, saw Qinchuan repel the God-Slaying Sword with a single move. He was already stunned and didn't even have time to react to Qinchuan's swinging brush before the God-Slaying Sword was scattered by Qinchuan's strike.
    The Great Formation was forcibly broken by brute force, and the gloomy skies once again cleared.
    The City Lord's Mansion, which had served as the core of the formation, suffered massive repercussions and exploded into a burst of fireworks.
    Sun Hu was also shaken out, tracing an arc in mid-air, but quite inappropriately he landed right in front of Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan looked down disdainfully at the incapacitated Sun Hu lying on the ground, his eyes cold.
    Upon seeing this, Sun Hu trembled violently and stammered, "Don't... don't... don't kill me, I am from the Sun Family of the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, the Sun Family is an Ancient Family, you can't kill me, you..."
    "What does being from an Ancient Family matter, in the end you are nothing but a mere ant," Qinchuan replied.
    Having said that, Qinchuan was about to strike down on Sun Hu's Heavenly Spirit Cover with his palm.
    Just at this moment, a furious roar came from outside the city, "How dare you!"

 Chapter 259 One Visitor After Another

    ```That roar came from afar, containing the truth of the Great Dao, deafening and stunning.
    Upon hearing this voice, Sun Hu first paused, then swept away his frightened expression, shouting with an inner trembling but outward ferocity, "You can't kill me. An elder of the Sun Family has come! If you kill me, you will undoubtedly die."
    Qinchuan sneered, "You think too highly of your Sun Family. What is the Sun Family anyway? There is no one in this world I dare not kill!"
    His Innate Pupils moved as his gaze extended beyond the city; he already knew who had arrived.
    The crowd within the city had already retreated far away, unable to hear Sun Hu's words clearly, but they could generally guess who the comer was.
    Though this city was under the jurisdiction of Tianyuan Nation, it was actually controlled by the Sun Family; inevitably, the one arriving now must be a strong figure from the Sun Family!
    The comer was incredibly fast. Before Qinchuan's words had faded, they saw an old man with white beard and whiskers arrive, flying through the air to stand with his hands behind his back atop the city wall.
    "A Saint!"
    "A Saint has actually descended upon Northern Desolate City!"
    Northern Desolate City, as a minor city of the Tianyuan Nation, had a city lord who was only at the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. It was only a few days prior that he had broken through to the Fifth Layer; the people had never seen a Saint before.
    "Is this the backing of the city lord?"
    The newcomer was named Sun Hao, indeed an elder of the Sun Family. Sun Hao stood on the city wall, looking indifferently at Qinchuan as he shouted sternly.
    "Brat, try hurting my Sun Family's member and see!"
    Qinchuan glanced indifferently at the elder, his expression unmoved as he said, "Just a mere Saint with so much bluster!"
    Then, the giant hand suspended above Sun Hu's head struck down without the slightest hesitation or concern, smashing onto Sun Hu's Heavenly Spirit Cover.
    Sun Hu died on the spot, with his True Spirit trying to escape, intending to head for the Underworld to reincarnate. Qinchuan shot out a ray of Spiritual Power from his fingers, and the True Spirit instantly dispersed.
    "How dare you, brat!"
    Sun Hao became enraged. A few days ago, the ancestral elder of the Sun Family had foresaw through divination that their ancient enemy who'd been imprisoned for hundreds of thousands of years was gaining power, while the Sun Family showed signs of decline and doom.
    The elder had been worried about an accident occurring in Northern Desolate City, so he had dispatched Sun Hao to guard the city.
    He did not dare delay, having rushed directly for dozens of days from the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom to Northern Desolate City.
    Yet before he had even arrived, he detected that the God-Slaying Great Formation originally set up within the city had been activated, and a great battle was taking place in Northern Desolate City.
    He also keenly noticed that the God-Slaying Great Formation had already been breached.
    Immediately, he expanded his Divine Sense towards Northern Desolate City to investigate. Just as he saw Qinchuan about to kill Sun Hu, Sun Hao, who couldn't save him in time, shouted loudly, hoping to deter the offender.
    When he arrived in the city, he thought that with his own Cultivation Level, he would be able to deter the opponent from striking again; who would have known this youngster would really go through with the killing of Sun Hu without giving any regard to him, a Saint!
    The next moment, Sun Hao's gaze became sharp.
    "So you rely on the power of a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!"
    Earlier, he didn't understand how Qinchuan, at the Meridian Opening Realm, could defeat Sun Hu, at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. After seeing the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush, he finally realized.
    Soon after, he was surprisingly pleased.
    Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts weren't common. Although his Sun Family also possessed Supreme Dao Artifacts and Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, as a peripheral elder, Sun Hao didn't have the turn to use a Dao Artifact.
    ```
    Seeing two half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts at once, how could he not be overjoyed?
    His delight was evident on his face, even the anger from Sun Hu's death dissipated entirely.
    "You reckless scoundrel, you killed a son of the Sun Family. Today, this old man will slay you to uphold the might of the Sun Family!"
    Qinchuan could easily see through Sun Hao's thoughts. His words might have sounded grand and righteous, but his face was practically etched with the word 'greedy'.
    "Hmph, indeed, treasures tempt the heart. However, anyone who dares to covet this young master's treasures will not end well."
    With a move, truths of the great Dao erupted beneath his feet, stepping on lotuses with each step as he ascended through empty space. Within two or three steps, he reached the top of the city walls, looking directly at Sun Hao, with the Spring and Autumn Brush in hand, Zhang Guang said, "If it's a fight you want, then let's fight. Even at the Meridian Opening Realm, I can slaughter you."
    Qinchuan's words were crystal clear, imbued with the Invincible True Intent, and resounded in the ears of every cultivator present, stirring excitement among the distant crowd. However, they soon snapped out of it.
    "Did I hear that wrong? He's just a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, and he's talking about slaughtering a Saint?"
    "Even if he has a half-step Supreme Dao Artifact, even if he just broke the military formation and the God-Slaying Sword Formation, he is now facing a Saint!"
    They had already forgotten that, before Qinchuan had broken the God-Slaying Great Formation, they also did not believe that Qinchuan could break the formation. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan stood atop the city wall, his clothes flapping vigorously in the brisk wind.
    Although he appeared calm and fearless on the surface, his muscles were tensed. In secret, he was communicating with the Divine Cauldron, ready to strike at any moment. The Asura Emperor Soul within his spirit was itching for action.
    The black Dao Lotus in his sea of consciousness buzzed for a moment, but then settled down; it seemed to know that the person before it was not really a problem¡ªit was too lazy to even bother.
    Whether it was the Divine Cauldron, the black Dao Lotus, or the Asura Emperor Soul, these were Qinchuan's trump cards, which he did not wish to use lightly.
    Especially the Asura Emperor Soul¡ªif it caught someone's attention, it would bring about countless troubles. Therefore, Qinchuan had only infused a hint of Great Emperor Qi into his mysterious techniques to fend off enemies; he had never fully utilized the Asura Emperor Soul.
    And the black Dao Lotus¡ªhe had never used it before. He knew that once the Black Lotus appeared, it would inevitably attract the attention of certain beings from both the Divine Realm and the Underworld. He would not actively use the Black Lotus unless it was absolutely necessary.
    But now, facing an opponent in the Saint Realm, he would indeed struggle to suppress them without resorting to his trump cards, given his current Meridian Opening Realm Cultivation Level.
    Just then, a piercing sound of breaking air came from the void, and a voice containing Dao Rhymes rang all around, "Spare the man!"
    Then, two figures were seen flying in from afar. Qinchuan's brows furrowed slightly.
    "Han Jiuming, people from the Jiuli Ghost Sect."
    The elderly man beside him had sharp eyes like an eagle, his presence subdued, yet still unforgivably sharp.
    A thought struck Qinchuan, "Another Saint! And it's at the late peak of the Holy's Realm, with one foot already stepping into the Great Saint Realm!"
    At this time, with the people from the Jiuli Ghost Sect seeking him out, Qinchuan naturally did not think they were here to save him.
    He was calculating in his mind.
    "Facing a single Saint, he was confident he could suppress the opponent with the Divine Cauldron and the Emperor Soul, but against two Saints, even with these two advantages, it would not ensure a certain defeat.
    It seems that without using the Black Lotus, today's situation will not be easily resolved. But once the Black Lotus is used, powerhouses from both realms will surely come knocking..."
    "Without the Black Lotus, today's predicament would indeed be difficult to resolve..."
    "No matter what, even if it attracts the Divine Realm and the Underworld, who could seize the Black Lotus from my hand back then, and now, they still can't!"
    The Black Lotus seemed to sense the crisis its master faced; it began to spin on its own in the sea of consciousness, ready to burst forth and devour everything.
    As he pondered, Han Jiuming and the peak Saint elder had already arrived at the top of the city wall.

 Chapter 260 Half-Step Dao Artifact

    Han Jiuming's complexion was gloomy, like a venomous snake staring at Qinchuan, he bitterly said, "Qinchuan, haven't you been flaunting the might of a Saint to your advantage? Where is the Saint by your side today? Hmph, without a Saint to support you, let's see how you die today, Saint Heir!"He had already found out in Tianqing City that Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi had left with people from the Burning Heaven Sect, and naturally assumed that the two had abandoned Qinchuan to defect to the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Facing two great Saints, Qinchuan didn't deign to waste his breath on Han Jiuming, but instead, his piercing gaze was fixed on the Saint at the late-stage Peak.
    Seeing himself ignored, Han Jiuming burned with rage, but then suppressed his anger and bowed to the Saint before him, saying, "Elder, please take action and capture this thief!"
    The Peak Saint was called Han Shan, and he was already acquainted with Sun Hao. At this moment, he clasped his hands and said, "Elder Sun, please spare your wrath. This young man has some grievances with my Jiuli Ghost Sect. Our Sect Leader personally instructed me to capture him and bring him back to the Sect for punishment. Please do me this favor, Elder Sun."
    Sun Hao originally thought that the Jiuli Ghost Sect had come to rescue Qinchuan, but after hearing what Han Jiuming said, he understood that the boy had other grievances with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, and they had pursued him to Northern Desolate City to kill him.
    However, he was about to obtain the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, and now it seemed it would fly away from him. How could he willingly accept this?
    He immediately bowed and said, "Elder Han, this scoundrel sabotaged my Sun Family's plans first and killed the sons of my Sun Family later. I must personally take his life. Why don't you let me personally execute this boy, and then you can take his True Spirit, imprison it for eternity so it may never transcend. In this way, the grievances of both our families can be avenged. What do you think?"
    Qinchuan, standing to the side, was aware of Sun Hao's little scheme. He wanted to thunderously take action to suppress Qinchuan himself, to prevent Han Shan from discovering the existence of the Dao Artifact.
    However, Qinchuan wouldn't let him have his way. Even a Saint at the Peak would be greatly tempted by the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. At that moment, an idea came to mind¡ªa plan to set the tiger against the wolf.
    "Hmph, you old fool, aren't you just coveting the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts in this young master's hands? If you've got the ability, then come and take them!" As he spoke, Qinchuan's Spring and Autumn Brush emitted countless truths of the Dao, and the power of the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact spread out.
    Han Shan was taken aback upon hearing this, and only then did he notice the Spring and Autumn Brush in Qinchuan's hand and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone guarding Chou Wu not far away. Immediately, his eyes blazed with fervor.
    Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts! They were actually Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    Han Shan was indeed an Elder of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    A few days earlier, while training in a secret realm, he suddenly received a message from the Sect, saying that someone had dared to provoke the Saint Heir and trample the Sect's dignity, ordering him to immediately go to Tianqing City to assist the Saint Heir in exterminating this person.
    Upon receiving the message, he hurried to Tianqing City without delay. After searching for two days in the city with Han Jiuming without finding Qinchuan, they finally learned that Qinchuan had already left Tianqing City.
    Han Shan had no desire to continue the pursuit, but Han Jiuming was adamant about killing Qinchuan and insisted on carrying on. He was persuaded by Han Jiuming's emotional appeals and logical reasons, and finally by the greater good of the Sect, and together they headed for Northern Desolation. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With their superior speed at the Peak of the Holy Realm Late Stage, they quickly caught up with Qinchuan in Northern Desolate City.
    He had been somewhat reluctant about this trip to Northern Desolate City, but at the sight of the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, his reluctance completely vanished, and he felt fortunate. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    Although he was half a step into becoming a Great Saint, he had yet to possess a Dao Artifact, not even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, so how could he not be moved by the Spring and Autumn Brush and Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone?
    "Fortunately, the Saint Heir strongly advised me, otherwise I would have missed two treasures."
    Han Shan's gaze was burning as he looked at the Spring and Autumn Brush in Qinchuan's hand and said loudly, "Boy, hand over the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts in your hands, and I can assure your True Spirit's immortality."
    Han Shan was full of confidence, seeing Qinchuan as good as dead, granting his True Spirit immunity from destruction was already a large concession.
    Sun Hao grew anxious upon hearing this, the treasure was clearly something he had discovered first, but now he no longer had the means to monopolize it.
    He immediately spoke in a low and ingratiating tone, trying to appease, "Elder Han, look, this kid has two Supreme Dao Artifacts in his hands. How about I make a move to suppress this kid, and we each take one Supreme Dao Artifact?"
    Han Shan looked at Sun Hao with contempt and thought with disdain, "You, a mere early stage Holy Realm, what right do you have to share the treasure with me?"
    He responded indifferently, "Elder Sun, it's not that I am unwilling to share with you, but these two Supreme Dao Artifacts were actually stolen from my Jiuli Ghost Sect by this kid. The Sect Leader is waiting for me to return with the Dao Artifacts to report back!"
    Han Jiuming, truly worthy of being a Saint Heir, added shrewdly, "Otherwise, why do you think I and others would chase this thief for thousands of miles?"
    When Han Shan and Han Jiuming started lying, they indeed did so with a straight face and steady heartbeat, as if it were all true!
    Sun Hao could hardly believe their nonsense. Qinchuan was just a nine-layer Meridian Opening cultivator, how could he possibly steal a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact from the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    But he couldn't find a good reason to refute them and could only curse in his mind.
    "Shameless old scoundrels, true to the Jiuli Ghost Sect, you really have a knack for spouting nonsense. Why didn't I think of this excuse first, if I had preemptively accused this kid of stealing from my Sun Family's treasures¡­"
    But it was too late for any words now, he could only hold back a great blush, neither advancing nor retreating!
    Right at this moment, Qinchuan suddenly spoke up, "Since both of you want the treasure, but since ancient times the capable has possessed it. Why don't you two have a fight first, whoever wins will take these two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts."
    Sun Hao's eyes flickered with a sharp light at these words, seemingly considering the feasibility of this suggestion.
    Meanwhile, a strong aura erupted from Han Shan, with the momentum of a late-stage Holy Realm peak cultivator gushing out, suppressing the surroundings and causing the gleam in Sun Hao's eyes to dim immediately.
    Onlookers watching from a distance sighed as they saw the tense atmosphere building up again.
    "This child, facing two great saints without subservience or arrogance, continuously breaking two Great Formations, his future is boundless."
    "Such a pity, a once-in-a-generation prodigy is about to fall here."
    Han Shan remained indifferent and snorted, "Kid, if I were you, I'd hand over the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts obediently. In the face of absolute strength, any minor scheme is futile."
    Having lived for nine lifetimes, Qinchuan had never once not fought above his level; challenging higher levels had become a habit, but he had underestimated the gap between the early Holy Realm stage and the late Holy Realm peak stage, and overestimated Sun Hao's courage.
    With the peak Holy Realm aura being emitted by Han Shan, Sun Hao was instantly frightened out of his wits, no longer daring to entertain other thoughts.
    Seeing that his plan to set a tiger to fight a wolf had failed, Qinchuan secretly gathered strength, with the Asura Emperor Soul in his mind's sea holding the Divine Cauldron in his left hand, and the supreme Dao Lotus in his right, ready to launch a thunderous strike.
    "Both saints joining forces will be difficult to contend with; I must take one of them by surprise for a chance of survival," Qinchuan thought to himself and firmly set his gaze, the Innate Pupils locking onto Sun Hao, resolute in his decision.
    Just as he was about to act, a burst of laughter suddenly came from afar.
    "Hahaha, truly interesting, two great saints stooping so low as to personally enter the fray for treasure. This is indeed a first, how amusing! How amusing!"

 Chapter 261 Treasure Snatching?

    Just at this moment, laughter suddenly came from afar once again."Hahaha, this is truly interesting. Two great saints have actually made the effort to personally join the contest for treasure, this is indeed the first time I've seen such a scene. Fascinating! Fascinating!"
    Following that, the hearty voice asked rhetorically, "Elder Chen, do you think these two great saints have no shame?"
    "Indeed, they have no shame."
    An elderly voice responded.
    Han Shan's face turned cold, "Hmph, what skill is there in hiding your head and showing your tail? If you have the ability, show yourself!"
    Upon hearing the dialogue between the two from a distance, Qinchuan's Emperor Soul quietly receded, and Black Lotus returned to the depths of his sea of consciousness.
    Two figures appeared in the distance, one of whom was emitting the distinct aura of a saint.
    The two of them flew through the air, their speed on par with Han Shan, and in no time, they stood atop the city walls, positioned between Qinchuan and Han Shan and the others, separating the two sides.
    "Another saint has arrived!"
    The people of Northern Desolate City became agitated.
    "Could it be, they have also come for this young man?"
    Northern Desolate City had never witnessed the arrival of a saint, and yet today, three saints had consecutively made their appearance. All of this happened after Qinchuan's arrival to Northern Desolate City; the crowd could think of no other reason.
    "Regardless, to be targeted by three saints at the same time, even if the young man dies today, it would be an honor." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Upon recognizing the newcomers, both Han Shan's and Sun Hao's faces showed a trace of surprise.
    Han Shan took a step forward, his expression unpleasant as he called out.
    "Li Zhi! What is the meaning of this?"
    He naturally knew the Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Nation; although the Tianyuan Royal Family held absolute authority in Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, his Jiuli Ghost Sect was no mere pushover. Although Li Zhi had not revealed his intentions, his words were not kind, clearly indicating he wasn't on the same side as him.
    "Li Zhi? Who is this person?"
    The city's populace had not heard of this name and asked each other.
    "You never heard of him, do you know who he might be?"
    "I don't know¡­"
    The surname Li was that of the Tianyuan Kingdom, but the people never imagined a member of the royal family would come to this desolate Northern Desolate City; and so for a while, no one made the connection to the Tianyuan Royal Family.
    Meanwhile, someone thought to themselves in hiding, "Li Zhi... this name sounds familiar. Where have I heard it before...?"
    Li Zhi looked cheerful, maintaining a smooth and amiable appearance, and cupped his fist saying, "So, it is an elder from the Jiuli Ghost Sect. Li Zhi has spoken out of turn; please forgive me."
    Seeing his demeanor, Han Shan wasn't as tense, and his expression relaxed a little. He spoke again, "Ignorance is no sin. I will not pursue your previous offensive words, but this young man has insulted my Jiuli Ghost Sect multiple times. Today, I must take his life to vent my anger; I ask the Eldest Prince to make way."
    After Han Shan finished speaking, Li Zhi, however, remained silent, a smile on his face, showing no intention of moving aside.
    A thought crossed Han Shan's mind; he suspected that Li Zhi was also eyeing the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in Qinchuan's possession, then said again, "A Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, though precious, might not mean much to the Tianyuan Royal Family, right?" Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire
    Hearing the words 'Tianyuan Royal Family', cultivators who had been pondering over the name 'Li Zhi' suddenly exclaimed, "I remember now! Li Zhi, the Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Royal Family!"
    "He is the Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Royal Family!"
    "What exactly is this young man's identity that even the Eldest Prince has come for him?"
    Seeing Li Zhi still standing between the two factions, not showing the slightest intention of stepping aside, Han Shan said discontentedly, "If the Eldest Prince takes a liking to this Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, we can join forces to kill this young man and take one Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact each, how about that?"
    In his eyes, defeating Qinchuan, a mere cultivator of the Meridian Opening Nine Layers, would be easy, and his offer was already a generous gesture of sharing the spoils with the Eldest Prince.
    Meanwhile, Sun Hao's face turned red with anger.
    He was the first to arrive, but now, if the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Tianyuan Royal Family joined forces, he wouldn't get even one Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. Unfortunately, Northern Desolate City was within the sphere of influence of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom. The Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Tianyuan Royal Family were the local powers here, so he had no chance to benefit under their influence, which truly filled him with frustration.
    Qinchuan, who had been silent until now, finally spoke indifferently, "Do you also want to commit murder for treasure?"
    Li Zhi's expression changed uncertainly.
    When Han Shan proposed this plan, he did feel a moment of hesitation. Although a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was not particularly tempting to him, if he chose to stand with the Jiuli Ghost Sect, he would undoubtedly mend ties with Han Shan, which would be greatly beneficial to him.
    But then he recalled what Chen Baidao had mentioned, and considering Qinchuan's various performances in Exquisite Pavilion, it was quite possible that Qinchuan was a descendent of a Great Emperor.
    Moreover, Han Shan currently held an absolute advantage. Taking his treasures might offend him, whereas Qinchuan was being targeted by two Great Saints and had no chance of survival.
    Adding flowers to brocade was never as good as sending charcoal in snowy weather, yet this wasn't even adding flowers to brocade!
    After hesitating for a split second, he made up his mind.
    Li Zhi cupped his hands, smiling, "Brother Qin jests. I happened to learn in Tianqing City that the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was seeking news about Brother Qin everywhere. Seeing that Daoist Ye and the people from the Burning Heaven Sect also left, I was worried that Brother Qin might fall into the Jiuli Ghost Sect's trap, so I followed them here to Northern Desolate City."
    It was clear that the Eldest Prince was on Qinchuan's side. Qinchuan had exceptional talent, and though his Realm was currently low, his future achievements would be boundlessly great.
    Unbeknownst to Li Zhi, because of this gamble of his, the reward he would receive would be the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.
    The crowd, hearing Li Zhi speak, instantly gasped in astonishment.
    "Hiss!"
    "What? The Eldest Prince actually came all this way to rescue this young man?"
    "What is the background of this young man?"
    "Even if he has some talents, is it really worth the Eldest Prince personally making the trip? Even at the risk of offending the Jiuli Ghost Sect!"
    The people were completely bewildered; Qinchuan had brought them too many surprises.
    Qinchuan nodded without a word; he had mostly guessed as much.
    Northern Desolate City was desolate and barren, but the Jiuli Ghost Sect had arrived just before the Eldest Prince. Clearly, what the Eldest Prince said was true.
    He had been merely tempted by the sight of the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, lured by Han Shan, and Qinchuan had merely reminded him of the reality.
    Li Zhi turned again and addressed Han Shan, "Elder Han, could there be some misunderstanding between you and Brother Qin? Why not mend our forces, sit down, drink and be merry, and turn enmity into friendship?"
    Han Shan frowned deeply, unable to understand¡ªhad Li Zhi gone mad? Asking me to drink and be merry with a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator?
    No matter what plans Li Zhi had, today, this young man would die, and Han Shan was determined to obtain the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.
    Han Shan's expression darkened instantly, his voice sinister, "Are you saying, Great Prince, that you intend to help this lad? Don't forget, this place is Northern Desolate City, not Tianqing City."
    The threat in his words was clear, implying, "Although you are the Eldest Prince, you best not meddle in things that don't concern you."

 Chapter 262 Tian Cans Leg

    Dazzling light burst forth from Chen Baidao's eyes beside Li Zhi, sweeping over Han Shan before the aura of a Great Saint Realm Early Stage poured out from him.Han Shan's gaze sharpened, and he frowned inwardly, "Great Saint Realm Early Stage, when did this cripple Chen break through?"
    In fact, Chen Baidao had been at the peak of the Great Saint Realm Late Stage.
    However, some days ago, he had listened to Qinchuan's lectures. Although he didn't break through on the spot, after returning to the palace, he pondered the profound truths and, to his surprise, managed to breakthrough the shackles of the Great Saint Realm Late Stage peak in just one day, advancing to the Great Saint Realm Early Stage.
    This was one of the reasons why the Eldest Prince had chosen to side with Qinchuan.
    Han Shan was on full alert, as the aura emitted by Chen Baidao was too powerful, and he knew he was no match.
    Without further delay, he spoke in a low voice to Sun Hao, "Elder Sun, let's join forces and kill this cripple Chen first, then the boy. We'll each take one Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact."
    Joy flashed across Sun Hao's face.
    He knew the instant Li Zhi arrived that the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was out of his reach, and he was already prepared to withdraw from the competition and return to the Sun Family with the Chou Family's invalid in peace.
    However, he hadn't expected Li Zhi to foolishly insist on standing up for a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator and oppose Han Shan. Now that Han Shan had turned and proposed an alliance with him to share the treasure, it was like seeing light after emerging from the darkness into another village.
    He immediately agreed. As for the Eldest Prince, with his low strength, he wouldn't be able to cause much trouble in front of the two of them. After they killed Chen Baidao, they would just ignore him.
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    Han Shan exchanged a glance with Sun Hao, and both men shouted simultaneously.
    Immediately, the two of them let out the aura of Great Saints and launched their attack towards Chen Baidao together.
    Han Shan used his Condensing Qi technique, and an ugly ghost head emerged from the void, wobbling unsteadily and spewing black ghostly Qi. It opened its wide mouth, attempting to rip Chen Baidao apart with its bite.
    Sun Hao, meanwhile, drew out his longsword and formed a Sword Qi, with cold light gleaming fiercely, piercing straight toward his target.
    His sword was a Spirit Treasure Level longsword, named the Coiling Serpent Treasure Sword, forged by an ancestor of the Sun Family who slayed a Ninth Rank Peak two-headed snake and refined it into a treasure.
    The sword was lively as if it were a venomous snake, piercing the air with a whizzing sound as it traveled. A two-headed snake flickered in and out of sight, alternately protruding its blood-red tongue and striking forth.
    "Hmph, courting death!"
    Chen Baidao snorted coldly, as a blue hue suffused his right leg.
    "Tian Can Leg!"
    Qinchuan was taken aback when he heard this name and casually glanced at Chen Baidao without revealing his thoughts.
    His Innate Pupils rotated, and in an instant, he saw through Chen Baidao's foundation, thinking to himself with a grim face, "The little devil I randomly saved back then has managed to survive until now."
    He was, of course, familiar with the name Tian Can Leg.
    Ten thousand years ago, he had casually saved a little devil being chased down on the road.
    After being rescued, the little devil persistently asked to be his disciple. Qinchuan had no time to take a disciple and pass on his teachings, and seeing that the little devil's leg had been crippled during the chase, he had a sudden inspiration and created a set of Divine Skills specifically for a person with only one leg and taught it to him.
    That Divine Skill was none other than the Tian Can Leg, and through his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan recognized Chen Baidao as that same little devil.
    Qinchuan then watched quietly from the sidelines, curious to see to what level this little devil had trained his Tian Can Leg.
    At the same time as Chen Baidao shouted, his right leg swept out in a powerful arc.
    This leg sweep gathered tremendous momentum, with blue light churning tumultuously. A four-clawed Azure Dragon, as if cast from refined iron, formed and surged powerfully toward the two men.
    The void hummed as if even the air itself was affected by the might of his Divine Skill.
    Seeing the formidable nature of the Divine Skill, Sun Hao dared not meet it head-on. His longsword swiftly changed from thrust to slash, as he bellowed, "Sweeping a Thousand Armies!"
    The sword qi, like a poisonous snake, immediately transformed into a python that curled and swept towards Chen Baidao.
    But how could his sword strike stave off Chen Baidao's full-powered move?
    The true dragon conjured by the Tian Can foot crashed through with irresistible force upon the overwhelming sword qi, instantly blasting it into dust. The momentum of the true dragon did not wane in the slightest, still roaring towards the demon head and Sun Hao.
    The wobbly demon head opened its bloody mouth, clamping down on the Tian Can Azure Dragon, halting its sweeping fury.
    "Disperse!"
    Chen Baidao commanded lightly, unleashing a second Tian Can foot sweep.
    The Azure Dragon suddenly became more solid, with gray-green dragon qi churning out, even exuding a hint of draconic might.
    It seemed the demon head was also affected, its ghostly aura swirling inward, seemingly on the verge of dissipating.
    Han Shan, seeing the unfavorable situation, dared not hold back any longer and shouted, "Underworld samsara, the Jiuli Ghost Sect's doors wide open!"
    Then it could be seen that the struggle between the great demon head and the Azure Dragon grew fiercer, while black ghost qi constantly spewed from the sides of its mouth.
    The ghost qi grew upon contact with the wind, condensing rapidly to form another, slightly smaller demon head. As soon as this smaller demon head materialized, it latched onto the Azure Dragon's scales, frenziedly gnawing at them.
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    As the demon head continued to exhale black qi, more and more smaller demon heads appeared. In the end, the Azure Dragon was densely covered with various sized demon heads, and for a moment, neither side could overcome the other.
    Seeing the deadlock, Sun Hao steadied himself, bellowed angrily, and once again raised his sword to slash at the top of Chen Baidao's head.
    "An ant shaking a tree, utterly overestimating yourself!"
    At the early stage of the Great Saint, Chen Baidao held power above Han Shan's reliance on the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Divine Skills. Sun Hao had never been in his consideration.
    He stood firmly on one leg, clenched a fist with one hand, and threw a punch.
    The punch was surrounded by a robust green force. With a forceful swing, it howled and surged, directly sweeping towards the sword's blade.
    The rolling green light burst forth, and Sun Hao instantly felt an enormous force transmitted through the sword, an overwhelmingly dominant power climbing up from his hand to his arm.
    He felt his arm make popping sounds, followed by intense pain. Chen Baidao's punch had shattered his arm along with the longsword.
    The longsword slipped from his grasp, clattering to the ground.
    The Spirit Treasure-level longsword broke apart section by section upon hitting the ground.
    Onlookers from a distance were left utterly astounded.
    Is this the disparity between a saintly person and a Great Saint?
    Qinchuan, watching from the side, shook his head in private; although Chen Baidao's fighting skills were commendable, he still saw many flaws in his eyes.
    The crowd, noticing Qinchuan's gesture, looked on with disdain.
    "What does his shaking head signify?"
    "Does he despise the might of a saintly person?"
    "This youngster is truly arrogant. Isn't it merely breaking through two formations that makes him disregard the three Great Saints?"
    Sun Hao, with his weapon destroyed, wore a ferocious look on his face. Although the longsword was only a Spirit Treasure, he found it extremely suitable for his use. He had never replaced it despite acquiring an ordinary King-level weapon before, and now it had been reduced to fragments by Chen Baidao's punch. How could he not feel pained?
    Han Shan saw that Sun Hao had repeatedly failed to trouble Chen Baidao and could not help but frown.
    But right now, he and Sun Hao were in the same boat and could not afford to blame him.
    He immediately took out a small porcelain bottle from his chest, threw it over, and commanded, "Take this pill!"
    Sun Hao caught the bottle, removed the stopper, and a brownish-red elixir caught his eye.

 Chapter 263 Battle of the Great Saint

    Sun Hao's eyes sharpened, his heart trembling with shock, "Blood Coagulation Pill!"He naturally recognized the secret medicine of Shadow Hall, the Blood Coagulation Pill, which could excavate the body's potential in a short period of time and significantly boost one's realm.
    However, the side effects of this elixir were immense. If he were to take it, he feared his cultivation would stall at the beginning stage of the Holy Realm, with no further progress possible in this life.
    Han Shan was locked in a struggle with Chen Baidao, and Chen Baidao, having a free hand, was only dealing with him, which put him under tremendous pressure.
    Seeing that Sun Hao was staring at the Blood Coagulation Pill yet not taking it, not understanding what he was thinking, he shouted, "This crippled old man is at the early stage of the Great Saint, and with your cultivation at the beginning stage of the Holy Realm, harming him would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens."
    As he spoke, several ghost heads on Chen Baidao's Heavenly Cripple's Azure Dragon were torn apart again, and even that tremblingly huge mother ghost head dimmed a bit, clearly unable to hold on much longer.
    Immediately, Han Shan rebuked, "Take the pill quickly, otherwise both of us shall fall here."
    Hearing this, Sun Hao's face hardened, and he thought, "So be it, so be it! Anyhow, my lifespan isn't long, and there is no hope of breaking through to a higher Great Saint. It's more important to deal with this crippled old man and obtain the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact."
    Having made up his mind, he swallowed the pill immediately.
    The Blood Coagulation Pill dissolved in his mouth, and his qi began to climb. In a short while, it reached the peak of the intermediate stage of the Holy Realm, just one step away from the late stage of the Holy Realm.
    After taking the Blood Coagulation Pill, his broken arm was also repaired.
    Sun Hao shouted loudly, swinging his fists fiercely towards Chen Baidao's face.
    The boost from the Blood Coagulation Pill was enormous. Sun Hao shot up nearly two realms, from early to the peak of the intermediate stage of the Holy Realm. Chen Baidao felt the pressure double, and even after launching two Heavenly Cripple's Fists in succession, he couldn't repel Sun Hao.
    Ghosts continued to pour out incessantly from the Gates of Hell, transforming into small ghost heads biting at the Azure Dragon.
    No matter how the Azure Dragon flipped and turned in the void, those small ghost heads kept on pouncing relentlessly, and eventually, the Azure Dragon became increasingly illusory and looked about to dissipate.
    "It is easy to meet King Yama, but hard to deal with his little ghosts," as the saying goes.
    Observers from a distance were witnessing a battle that shook the heavens. By this point, they all knew that Han Shan and Sun Hao had gained the upper hand, and it seemed Chen Baidao would soon be defeated.
    It was merely Sun Hao's temporary increase in realm that gave them the upper hand.
    As soon as the effect of Sun Hao's Blood Coagulation Pill faded, it would only be a matter of time before Chen Baidao repelled both of them.
    But Qinchuan knew that if Chen Baidao had no more tricks up his sleeve, at this rate, he would not be able to hold out until the pill's effects wore off and would be subdued by the two.
    Considering this, Qin Changsheng spoke indifferently, "The Way of Heavenly Cripple is a path of heaven..."
    When he created the Heavenly Cripple's Leg, he was comprehending the Heavenly Dao. Consequently, this divine skill unintentionally assimilated much of the fundamental truths of the Heavenly Dao, making it far more formidable than most Great Dao divine powers.
    However, Chen Baidao's understanding of the Heavenly Dao was clearly not a significant breakthrough. This was also why his comprehension of the Heavenly Cripple's Leg had not reached the realm of perfection, merely arriving at the intricate realm, and currently, he was only manifesting a third of its potential power.
    If Chen Baidao were to practice another divine skill, at the Great Saint stage he would be able to display far greater power than he currently could with the Heavenly Cripple's Leg.
    It would not be until Chen Baidao continued to cultivate and comprehend the Heavenly Dao that this Heavenly Cripple's Leg would play a much stronger role, surpassing other divine skills by far.
    It can be said that whether he rises or falls is all thanks to the Heavenly Cripple's Leg!
    Seeing that Chen Baidao couldn't withstand the two, Qinchuan finally started to give pointers.
    The fundamental truths of the Heavenly Dao contained within the Heavenly Cripple's Leg emerged from his mouth, materializing as solid Dao patterns.
    Qinchuan's words clearly reached everyone's ears on the field.
    Those from afar, not having entered the Dao, could not comprehend the essence of the Heavenly Dao, but they heard Qinchuan's first sentence about the Heavenly Cripple's Leg and showed puzzled expressions.
    "What is he doing?"
    "Isn't the Heavenly Cripple's Leg the divine skill used by that Great Saint powerhouse?"
    "Could it be that the youngster is 'instructing' a Great Saint?"
    "Dream on, would a Great Saint really need pointers from a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator?"
    Han Shan and Sun Hao, although they had a vague concept of the Heavenly Dao, could roughly discern that the words Qinchuan spoke related to the Heavenly Dao; however, they had never come into contact with the Heavenly Cripple's Leg and were mostly perplexed by it.
    Only upon hearing this did Chen Baidao's entire body shake as if thunder had exploded inside his head.
    "This... this Heavenly Cripple's Leg actually harbors this path..."
    "So that's how it is..."
    "No wonder I could never grasp the essence; it turns out that this Heavenly Cripple's Leg actually contains such profound Heavenly Dao truths!"
    Chen Baidao looked at Qinchuan with a surprised and skeptical expression.
    He also became more certain that Qinchuan must be extraordinarily connected to that person from the past.
    Then, withdrawing his Divine Sense, he followed Qinchuan's instructions and once again executed the Heavenly Cripple's Leg with his right leg.
    "Boom!"
    This kick, sweeping out, caused the Azure Dragon that was about to dissipate to suddenly let out a long cry, with a Dragon Roar Piercing the Sky.
    Surrounded by the rolling dragon might, the Azure Dragon continued to traverse the void, and the attached demons instantly dissipated by half. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    After circling above the city for a while, the Azure Dragon suddenly transformed into dark clouds that filled the sky.
    This layer of dark clouds shrouded the sun and instantly covered the sky above Northern Desolate City, and within the clouds, faint dragon roars could still be heard.
    "Putting on airs, scatter for me!"
    Then, he was seen enveloped by billowing ghostly qi, making a Seal Gesture with his hands, and a gigantic ghost gate slowly emerged in front of him.
    The ghost gate appeared solemn and heavy, about twenty zhang wide and more than thirty zhang high, with the doorframe built of piles of chilling white bones, and at the very center hung a giant skull with empty eye sockets oozing endless ghostly qi, truly horrifying.
    From within the skull, waves of black ghostly qi surged and roiled, obscuring the scene within the gate, but a cold and sinister chanting could be faintly heard from inside.
    "Open!"
    With Han Shan's low shout, the ghostly qi within the gate gradually dispersed, and then one could see fierce ghosts with towering horns and sharp fangs emerging from the gate.
    "One..."
    "Two..."
    "Three..."
    ...
    After stepping out of the ghost gate, these fanged ghosts clawed their way toward Chen Baidao, baring their teeth ready to fight.
    Chen Baidao threw a punch to clear away the relentless Sun Hao and bellowed, "Protect!"
    No sooner had his words faded than a dragon's chant and a long roar came from the dark clouds that originally covered the sky above Northern Desolate City.
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    "Whoosh!"
    Next, the Azure Dragon was seen once again surging out from the clouds, with Dragon Breath spewing from its nostrils. The blue Dragon Breath howled downward, scattering several fierce ghosts like a flood.
    "This... His Heavenly Cripple's Leg seems stronger now?"
    By this time, some had begun to notice and harbor doubts.
    "Could it be... what that young man said just now was indeed beneficial to him?"
    "How could that be possible? He is just a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, after all!"
    As if to confirm the suspicions of the crowd, the dark clouds once again tumbled and immediately after, an Azure Dragon burst through the clouds, circling in the sky above Northern Desolate City.

 Chapter 264 Ghost Gate Opening

    Even those with the poorest eyesight could now tell that Chen Baidao's Heavenly Cripple Divine Power had truly broken through.Originally, he could only summon one Azure Dragon, but now, with two Azure Dragons serving as his protectors, the difference was self-evident.
    "Could it be that the blind cat ran into a dead mouse, and Chen Baidao just happened to break through at this moment?"
    But there were those who didn't believe it was a coincidence; although the crowd couldn't understand what Qin Chuan had said earlier, it was clearly about the Heavenly Cripple Divine Power. Then, Chen Baidao's use of Heavenly Cripple skill suddenly became much more powerful. Few would believe these events were unrelated.
    As everyone was riddled with doubts, another four-clawed Azure Dragon ferociously collided with the Ghost Gate, its rolling blue aura entwining and merging with the black ghostly aura.
    "Boom!"
    The Azure Dragon crashed headlong into the Ghost Gate, causing the once-imposing barrier to dim immediately.
    The Ghost Gate was almost shattered by the impact of the Azure Dragon!
    Han Shan's face turned an iron shade of blue.
    Two Great Saints besieging one, and he was a Supreme Saint at the peak of the Late Stage, only a step away from advancing to the Great Saint Realm, yet he was constantly being suppressed by the opponent.
    Impatience and rage surged in Han Shan's heart, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his face.
    "Could it really have come to this?"
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    As he hesitated, the Azure Dragon continued to ram, and the Ghost Gate could no longer hold, collapsing with a thunderous roar.
    The fierce ghosts, with their gnashing teeth and flailing claws, also turned into dispersing black mist in the air as the Ghost Gate faded away.
    Han Shan finally made up his mind and steadied his resolve.
    He then reached into his bosom and took out two Blood Coagulation Pills without any hesitation or second thoughts, swallowing them down as he bellowed his fury to the heavens!
    "It's you who forced me! Then don't blame this old man for being heartless!"
    "Today, no one shall leave alive!"
    He was already at the peak of the Supreme Saint Late Stage, just a step away from Great Saint, and was certain to break through in his lifetime. But given today's situation, if he did not use the Blood Coagulation Pills, it would be difficult to escape. Even if he could safely escape, the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect was still by his side.
    If he had to take Blood Coagulation Pills, taking one as well as taking two would serve the purpose, and to prevent further complications, he decided to take two at once, determined to subdue everyone in the vicinity with a thunderous approach.
    As far as taking three, he would not do so. After swallowing the third Blood Coagulation Pill, he feared he would lose his cultivation realm, and naturally, he was not that foolish.
    "Boom!"
    After taking the Blood Coagulation Pills, Han Shan's realm surged continuously, reaching the Great Saint Late Stage in an instant, although it was only temporary.
    Han Shan's face was as cold as frost as he felt the surging spiritual power within him and muttered to himself, "So this is the power of a Great Saint!"
    "Jiuli Holy Land, Ghost Gate appears!"
    Han Shan roared to the heavens as ghostly aura billowed from his body like turbulent, surging waves, rapidly spreading in all directions and soon engulfing the entire city within it.
    The Northern Desolate City was plunged into darkness, with only a few flashes of blue light within the city proving that Han Shan and Chen Baidao were still fighting there.
    "Boom!"
    The previously damaged Ghost Gate reemerged with a rumbling sound, even more magnificent than before, proudly soaring towards the heavens...
    And as Han Shan's imposing aura climbed higher, a second Ghost Gate appeared.
    This second Ghost Gate flew straight to the other side of the city, resembling a demon peak flying above the Northern Desolate City, carrying with it rolling ghostly mists. When it reached the edge of the city, the Ghost Gate plunged down and stood towering outside the city walls.
    The third one¡­
    The fourth one¡­
    ...
    A total of nine ghost gates, each one solidifying and then flying towards different locations around Northern Desolate City, guarding a sector!
    "Not good! He's gone mad; he wants to slaughter the entire city!"
    "Run for it!"
    The spectators within the city finally came to their senses and fled towards the outskirts.
    In panic, the crowd rushed out of the city, but upon reaching the ghost gates, they were horrified to find a solid barrier obstructing their path, immovable no matter how hard they tried.
    The nine ghost gates were interconnected, forming a Great Formation. Within this formation, if one couldn't break it, everything would be reduced to ashes!
    The manifestation of the ghost gates in this world was the Jiuli Ghost Sect's gate-sealing Divine Skill, which could summon at least one gate, and at most, nine ghost gates.
    It was said that only someone in the Supreme Saint Late Stage could simultaneously summon the nine ghost gates, but Han Shan, in his burning desperation, had exerted strength far beyond the Great Saint Late Stage and had unwittingly summoned all nine ghost gates.
    The two Azure Dragons conjured by Tian Can's feet also dispersed into nothingness under the oppressive force of the nine ghost gates.
    Chen Baidao's complexion turned ashen; he could no longer contend with the current Han Shan.
    It would have been manageable if it were only him, as he could ensure his own safety, but the Eldest Prince was still within the city.
    It was clear that after having taken the Blood Coagulation Pill, Han Shan had descended into madness, wanting to drag everyone down with him, not even sparing the Eldest Prince, preparing to kill them all alongside him.
    Although Chen Baidao was merely the Eldest Prince's Protector, the Eldest Prince treated him as close as a senior family member, and he also genuinely acknowledged the Eldest Prince. Now that the Eldest Prince was in danger, how could he not be anxious?
    He immediately gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, when the moment comes, I will focus all my power to attack the southeast ghost gate. Though I may not be able to shatter this formation, creating a tiny crack should be no problem. Take the opportunity and escape through that gap."
    He then glanced at Qinchuan and added, "If there's a chance, you should also escape through the crack!"
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan was looking into the distance with a gleam flashing in his Innate Pupils. After hearing Chen Baidao's words, he shook his head and calmly said, "There's no need for such trouble!"
    Chen Baidao was taken aback, not understanding what Qinchuan meant, thinking that Qinchuan might have discovered something, so he followed Qinchuan's gaze.
    But all he saw in the direction of Qinchuan's gaze was a chaotic expanse of ghostly Qi, nothing else.
    Li Zhi and Chen Baidao, both of whom had interacted with Qinchuan before, knew that although he was arrogant, he never spoke without basis. Seeing his calm demeanor, they both settled down slightly.
    Moments later, as the ghostly Qi in the void grew thicker and the nine ghost gates looked ready to open and unleash demons and ghosts,
    Qinchuan still stood tranquil, gazing into the distance without a trace of panic. Chen Baidao grew increasingly anxious. Just as he was about to ask, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura emanating from the direction Qinchuan was looking towards.
    Chen Baidao's pupils constricted, a look of disbelief spreading across his face.
    "This is¡­"
    "The aura of a Supreme Saint!"
    "And not just any Supreme Saint, at least a Supreme Saint Late Stage! No, it's a Supreme Saint Late Stage at its peak!"
    Chen Baidao looked at Qinchuan, uncertain, and thought, "Did this young man notice the arrival of a Supreme Saint early on?"
    "How could my Great Saint Realm Early Stage Divine Sense only detect the newcomer now when this young man sensed it beforehand?" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Seeing the spark in Qinchuan's eyes, Chen Baidao realized: "He must have comprehended some extraordinary Pupil Skill!"
    However, he then grew worried again: "A Supreme Saint has come to Northern Desolate City, but for what purpose? If the newcomer is an adversary of Tianyuan Ancient Nation¡­"

 Chapter 265 Sect Master of Burning Heaven

    Just as Chen Baidao hesitated, an angry roar came from the void, "What evil spirit dares to be so reckless here!""Break!"
    Suddenly, a gigantic palm descended from the azure sky, pressing down on the Ghost Sect's formation.
    A thunderous boom was heard as the palm imprint landed on the Ghost Sect's formation, dispersing it instantaneously.
    The formation composed of nine Ghost Sect gates was breached at the same time, allowing the ghostly qi that permeated the Northern Desolate City to flow back into the gates.
    The formation was forcibly broken, and Han Shan received a severe backlash, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.
    He had already sensed the realm of his opponent, but could not understand when he had provoked a Supreme Saint. Panic and anger gripped him.
    But even after repeated setbacks, he was by now mad with rage, indifferent to whether he faced a Supreme Saint or a Great Saint.
    Chen Baidao shouted angrily, "No one shall stop me today!"
    As he spoke, he took out another Blood Coagulation Pill and, without any hesitation, threw it into his mouth.
    His qi began to climb once more.
    But at that moment, a fist shadow charged at him, the punch carrying roaring flames, transforming into a snarling fire dragon.
    With an unstoppable momentum, the fire dragon struck Han Shan directly, piercing through his chest.
    Han Shan's aura quickly faded, his life force draining away like water, and then the path of life and death vanished.
    After taking three Blood Coagulation Pills, Han Shan, who was at the peak of the Great Saint Late Stage, was killed by a punch from someone at the Supreme Saint Late Stage.
    With Han Shan's death, the remaining eight seals confining the Northern Desolate City also dissipated into nothingness.
    Clarity returned to the Northern Desolate City, and the desperate crowd finally reacted, all turning to look at the red-haired elder who had shattered Han Shan's formation with a single punch. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Is this... is this a Supreme Saint..."
    "Heaven have mercy, there's a Supreme Saint protecting Northern Desolate City."
    "It must be that he sensed the Eldest Prince was in danger and thus a Supreme Saint has come to the rescue."
    The crowd speculated that the red-haired Supreme Saint had come to save the Eldest Prince.
    But the next action of the red-haired Supreme Saint once again surprised everyone.
    After suppressing Han Shan, he bypassed the Eldest Prince, not even acknowledging the prince's bow.
    Instead, he went straight to Qinchuan and respectfully bowed and saluted in front of him!
    "What????"
    "That Supreme Saint isn't from the Imperial Family, but came to save that Meridian Opening Realm cultivator!"
    "This kid... first the Imperial Family's protection, and now a Supreme Saint comes to save him!"
    "Who exactly is he, that a Supreme Saint would bow to him!"
    "Wait... red hair, Supreme Saint... he is Chi Shan, the current Sect Leader of the Burning Heaven Sect!"
    ...
    "Chi Shan pays his respects to Young Master."
    Qinchuan had long known who was coming. With an explosive aura and that head of red hair, it could only be Chi Tian's descendant.
    He had already sent Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi along with the Burning Heaven Saint Heir back to the Burning Heaven Sect to retrieve the Hellfire Flame Stone. No sooner had they left than Chi Shan arrived in Northern Desolate City, presumably coming himself to escort the Hellfire Flame Stone.
    Indeed, two figures appeared in the distance, the belated Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi.
    "Young Master! Your subordinates are late!"
    The two men spoke in unison.
    Qinchuan waved his hand, showing no sign of panic. It seemed that the recent crisis was nothing but a trick in his eyes. He said composedly, "Don't blame yourselves for this. Moreover, even if you hadn't come, I would have found a way to escape. It would have been somewhat troublesome, but there was never a question of life or death!"
    Then he glanced at Han Jiuming and Sun Hao, who were shivering beside him, and continued, "Small fries are not enough to take down a true dragon."
    Everyone was taken aback, given Han Shan's demeanor just moments ago. It was unthinkable that Qinchuan, much less an average Supreme Saint, could assert with confidence that he would definitely escape. And yet, Qinchuan had boldly declared that there was no threat to his life!
    Even Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi, who had been following Qinchuan for some time, were unsure where such self-assurance originated.
    Chi Shan, understanding Qinchuan's intention and recalling the instructions given by his ancestor, didn't hesitate. With a flip of his hand, he launched a palm technique at Han Jiuming and Sun Hao.
    Facing a palm strike from a Supreme Saint at Late Stage, the two of them didn't even have time to groan before they were instantly killed. Their True Spirits had no chance to reach the Underworld for reincarnation and were scattered with another flick from Chi Shan.
    The crowd was stunned once more.
    "The Jiuli Elder and Saint Heir, the Sun Family Elder died just like that?"
    "Who exactly is this young man, that Burning Heaven Sect treats him this way?"
    "Burning Heaven Sect and Jiuli Ghost Sect stand side by side as two of the four major sects, rarely interfering with each other's affairs. And now, to protect this young man, they have offended Jiuli Ghost Sect!"
    Li Zhi watched everything closely, stunned that the Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect could fall so easily in this deserted Northern Desolate City, leaving no trace of his True Spirit behind.
    He felt a sense of relief, grateful that he had not been blinded by the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact and had chosen to stand on his side!
    He was also relieved that he had rushed over after learning that Han Jiuming was gathering information on Qinchuan.
    Putting aside the potential benefits of making connections with Qinchuan for the future, just the reverent treatment Qinchuan received from Burning Heaven Sect meant he must have impressed them significantly.
    This was hugely advantageous for his competition for the throne.
    Indeed, after dealing with Han Jiuming and Sun Hao, Chi Shan turned his kind gaze toward Li Zhi and Chen Baidao and greeted them with cupped hands, "You must be the eldest son of that old man Li Xiang, right? Thank you both for your help this time!"
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    While one family rejoices, another grieves.
    Within Jiuli Ghost Sect, Sect Leader Han Feng's face was ashen as he stared at the two cracked spirit tablets in his hand, seething with rage.
    In just the span of an incense stick, he had been informed that Han Shan's spirit tablet had shattered. As he went to check, he personally witnessed his son's spirit tablet snapping into two.
    "Find out! Who killed my son! And check if that Qinchuan is dead yet!"
    Recently, Han Jiuming had asked the sect for help to deal with a cultivator called Qinchuan. With Han Shan nearby in Tianqing City, Han Feng had sent him to assist Han Jiuming, but he never expected that within a few days, both Han Shan and Han Jiuming would perish.
    His first suspicion was that their deaths were connected to this cultivator named Qinchuan!
    At the Sun Family's estate.
    Sun Mowen, the Sun Family's ancestor who was meditating and calculating the destiny, felt a disturbance and showed a trace of peculiarity on his face.
    He immediately began to make calculations.
    He shockingly found that the fortune of the Gongshan Clan, which had originally seemed like a flicker of candlelight, was growing ever more prosperous, now as dazzling as the midday sun without any sign of being halted in its rise to power.
    Realizing something was amiss, he then recalculated the fortunes of the Sun Family. In just a few days, their destiny was on the brink of extinguishment, like a candle in a storm, ready to be snuffed out at any moment.
    Without another thought, he sprang to his feet and rushed to the chamber where the spirit tablets were kept, urgently inquiring, "How is Sun Hao's spirit tablet?"
    The disciple in charge of the spirit tablets, trembling with fear, opened his clenched right hand to reveal the broken tablet, answering with a terrified voice, "Elder Ancestor, I was just about to report¡ªElder Sun's spirit tablet has shattered."
    Sun Mowen then hurried away.
    The Sun Family had generations skilled in divining destiny, with great insight into the flow of fortunes. This was also why the Sun Family alone knew of the treasure guarded by the Gongshan Clan, all due to divination by their ancestors.
    In today's situation, the rise of their ancestral enemy, the Gongshan Clan, was an inevitability, while the Sun Family faced imminent ruin. The enmity between the two families spanned hundreds of thousands of years. When the Gongshan Clan rose in power, it would surely be the day of the Sun Family's doom.
    After leaving the chamber, Sun Mowen left behind a letter and then departed from the Sun Family alone.
    As for the descendants of the Sun Family, their fate was outlined in his letter¡ªit was up to their individual fortunes whether they would survive or not.

 Chapter 266 Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root

    Chen Baidao witnessed the affairs concluding and hesitated several times. Eventually, he mustered the courage to approach Qinchuan and inquire, "Young Master, do you perhaps recognize..."Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    But at this point, he didn't know how to continue. He had wanted to ask if Qinchuan recognized his benefactor, yet he knew neither the benefactor's last nor given name. Asking such a question, he feared he would be taken for a fool by Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan, however, knew what he was trying to ask. Of course, he wouldn't say that the great benefactor who had saved him years ago was himself; his true identity was not yet to be revealed.
    Qinchuan maintained a knowing look and said, "The Heavenly Cripple's Leg was created by my ancestors."
    This explanation by Qinchuan was logical and reasonable, serving to address questions about his background and the issue of the Heavenly Cripple's Leg.
    Upon hearing this, Chen Baidao and Li Zhi displayed expressions that seemed to say, 'So that's how it is.
    Qinchuan truly is a descendant of the Great Emperor!
    ...
    At this moment, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone which had been guarding Gongshan Wu returned shakily to Qinchuan's side.
    Finally, it patted its own chest, "Ma-Master, Xiao Yan has completed the mission!"
    Qinchuan cast his gaze towards Gongshan Wu and then, with a few leaps, returned to Gongshan Wu's side. Chi Shan and the others followed in succession.
    The Immovable Vajra Body truly was exceptional; at twelve years old, his meridians had been destroyed, and decades had passed since then, wrongfully missing the age for cultivation. But after the repair of his meridians this time, his Realm skipped the Tempering Body Realm, reaching the first layer of the Condensed Truth Realm directly.This achievement was undoubtedly due to the pills bestowed by Qinchuan, but it also reflected the strong regenerative and defensive capabilities of the Immovable Vajra Body.
    "Not bad! I originally thought it would take several days for you to recover, but you've managed to restore your Dantian and meridians in just a short hour. You've indeed lived up to the reputation of the Immovable Vajra Body!"
    "The Immovable Vajra Body!"
    Chi Shan and the others had their eyes shining as they scrutinized carefully. Indeed, they discovered something extraordinary about the old beggar, within his body sat an Immovable Vajra, resplendent and radiant.
    "However, it is a pity that, having grown old, missing the prime years of cultivation, it is feared that it will be difficult to achieve further breakthroughs," the onlookers thought to themselves.
    At this time, Li Zhi spoke up, "This elder has missed the opportunity for cultivation, why not join our Imperial Family? The Zhi faction will send people to search for fine medicinal spirits and pills; night and day they can nourish you, and perhaps you can still climb a few more steps."
    Qinchuan, who saw through Li Zhi's intentions, was not bothered and said, "Although he has missed the prime time for cultivation, under my guidance, breaking through the Holy's Realm within a hundred years is still no problem."
    The crowd wore strange expressions; Qinchuan was truly someone who made astonishing statements.
    "Break through the Holy's Realm within a hundred years?"
    Ye Xuanji took thirty thousand years to break through the Holy's Realm and was still called a genius, yet he boldly declared that he would let this old man achieve it within a century!
    After a pause, Qinchuan added, and glanced at Li Zhi, "However, his Realm is still meager; following me does not befit him. If you are willing to provide resources for his cultivation, perhaps he can be of some assistance to you in the future."
    Li Zhi was overjoyed, not caring about whether Gongshan Wu could assist him in the future, but Qinchuan's words clearly showed recognition of him!
    Thinking of the resources that might be behind Qinchuan, Li Zhi couldn't help feeling excited.
    Gongshan Wu, feeling the flow of True Qi within his body, wept with gratitude. He overheard the conversation between Qinchuan and Li Zhi and others, and his excitement was indescribable.
    Muttering to himself, "Who would have thought, my Chou Family... no... my Gongshan Family would one day be able to cultivate, and we would no longer have to suffer imprisonment!"
    With trembling fists, he said, "Thank you, Young Master, for granting me this new life. From now on, my Gongshan Clan's allegiance is only to the Young Master."
    Qinchuan, composed and at ease, spoke, "This time, I've come here to take an item. I'm sure you're already aware of it."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Gongshan Wu's face immediately flushed with embarrassment, making frantic mental calculations. He tried to speak several times but instead held his tongue.
    He naturally knew that his Gongshan Clan had been guarding a treasure for generations, but during the countless years of confinement, his clan had fled Tianqing City, changed their surname to Chou to conceal their identity, and the treasure of the Gongshan clan had long been lost.
    Even in his generation, he no longer knew what it was that he was supposed to be guarding.
    Seeing Gongshan Wu's expression, Qinchuan more or less guessed the truth, which was within his expectations.
    He walked behind Gongshan Wu, patted his shoulder, and signaled him to sit down.
    After Gongshan Wu sat down cross-legged, Qinchuan placed his hands on his shoulders, and his Innate True Qi began to circulate.
    A moment later, Qinchuan withdrew his palms, his expression particularly strange, and asked, "Does your Gongshan clan have any other living clan members?"
    ...
    The Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root is no ordinary treasure, it is formed from the Essence Qi of the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth in the world. When the Qi of a particular element becomes concentrated enough, it forms a Spirit Root.
    Hence, although a single-element Spirit Root can be considered a treasure and can be tracked, like Earth Spirit Roots often found in vast deserts and Fire Spiritual Roots in blazing lands, Water Spirit Roots in Extremely Cold Territories, finding them is still possible.
    But the conditions for the formation of the Five Elements Spirit Root are extremely harsh. The Essence Qi of the Five Elements, generating and restraining one another, are rarely found coexisting. The Spirit Root formed only by the Essence Qi of the Five Elements can only be considered a Five Elements Spirit Root, but a Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root must also receive nourishment from the Heavenly Dao at the time of its formation.
    This item is particularly elusive, and even in his seventh life, Qinchuan had only found it by a fluke.
    For this reason, the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root easily dissipates and returns to the world and cannot be stored in an ordinary Storage Space.
    In those days, Qinchuan embedded the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root into Gongshan Busu's body, using the Great Emperor's Body to contain the Spiritual Root, and this was why Gongshan Busu never went to the Divine Realm until he died.
    Before Gongshan Busu passed away, he should have passed the Heaven-Piercing Five Element Spiritual Root to a descendant, and it should have been handed down from generation to generation.
    But just now, Qinchuan did not detect any trace of the Spiritual Root in Gongshan Wu's body.
    That was why he asked.
    Gongshan Wu stood up, puzzled by the question, and said, "In my Gongshan family there is an ancestral instruction that only one son may be born in each generation. Despite being suppressed by the Sun Family for hundreds of thousands of years, this ancestral instruction has been deeply engraved in our hearts. But as of now, I'm the only one left, without any offspring."
    Qinchuan frowned slightly.
    "Could it be that after hundreds of thousands of years of inheritance, this Spirit Root has also dissipated into the heavens and the earth?"
    If there are still other members of the Gongshan family alive, then the Spirit Root might still be found within another member of the clan.
    But Gongshan Busu must have foreseen that if his descendants branched out over countless generations, the whereabouts of the Spirit Root would have been lost long ago, which is why he established the ancestral rule of having only a single heir in each generation.
    "What a pity, the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root has ultimately dissipated into the world. Who knows when it will be encountered again?"
    The Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root is an important Spiritual Treasure for awakening the marrow of the Innate, and although it can be replaced with a Five Elements Spirit Root or a single Spirit Root, the difference in effectiveness is as vast as heaven and earth, and Qinchuan was really unwilling to settle for less. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Could it be... I have to start searching for the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Root again?"
    As Qinchuan was contemplating his next steps, Gongshan Wu spoke again, saying, "However, during our ancestor Gongshan Yu's flight from Tianqing City to Northern Desolate City, the Sun Family's pursuit was so relentless that he was forced to split from his wife and children along the way. Our lineage is that of the ancestor who continued his line after settling in Northern Desolate City."
    Qinchuan was overjoyed upon hearing this.
    Such a remark explained why there was no Spirit Root in Gongshan Wu's body¡ªthe Spirit Root must have been inherited by the firstborn at the time.
    Gongshan Yu only knew about the ancestral rule to have a single successor in each generation, unaware of the reasons for it. After many years of being unable to locate his firstborn, he reluctantly continued with a second wife, carrying on another lineage, but what he did not know was that the Spirit Root had already been passed on to his firstborn, rendering the ancestral rule useless.
    However, after hundreds of thousands of years, where should one go to search for the Gongshan Yu's firstborn lineage?

 Chapter 267 Burning Heaven Sect

    Upon learning that the Spirit Root might still exist in the world, Qinchuan was in no hurry.Because he learned from Chi Shan that the Hellfire Flame Stone was not brought with him this time.
    The crowd majestically returned to Tianqing City through the air.
    After returning to Tianqing City, Li Zhi and Chen Baidao took Gongshan Wu back to the royal palace first. Chi Shan seemed to have other matters as well and went with Li Zhi to the palace.
    Qinchuan and the others went straight to the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Finding another branch of the Gongshan Family in the vast crowd was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Yet, it was best to entrust such a task to Yu Qilin.
    After instructing Yu Qilin to search for the Gongshan descendants, Qinchuan ordered Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi to stay at the Exquisite Pavilion. Besides searching for the Gongshan Family's descendants, they could also use the influence of the Exquisite Pavilion to look for the rest of the Spiritual Medicine he needed.
    After leaving the Exquisite Pavilion, Qinchuan saw Chi Shan, who had concealed his Qi, coming from the direction of the royal palace.
    "What trouble has that youngster Chi Hai gotten into now?"
    Even though he was facing a Supreme Saint, Qinchuan remained calm and composed, saying this out of the blue without avoiding including Yu Qilin who was beside him.
    Chi Shan's face showed surprise. While others did not understand, he did.
    Chi Hai, the son of the founding ancestor Chi Tian of the Burning Heaven Sect, had lived for a hundred thousand years and had even reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm. He could be considered the living history of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Indeed, in recent times, Ancestor Chi Hai encountered some trouble, but it was a closely guarded secret within the sect, known only by the Sect Leader and a few Great Elders. Yet now, Qinchuan had laid it bare with one comment.
    Chi Shan glanced at Yu Qilin beside him, but seeing his puzzled face, it was clear that Qinchuan had not learned of this news from the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Seeming to discern Chi Shan's perplexity, Qinchuan shifted the topic and continued.
    "Since the Burning Heaven Sect is aware of my identity, I would assume you wouldn't neglect the task when my people come for the Hellfire Flame Stone. Originally, I thought you came to Northern Desolate City to deliver it personally, but you didn't bring the Hellfire Flame Stone with you."
    Qinchuan paused before continuing, "There are only two reasons for you to come empty-handed: one, there was some issue with the Hellfire Flame Stone and you can't hand it over. But the place where the Hellfire Flame Stone is stored is protected by a supreme seal, even a Great Emperor cannot break it, so nothing should go wrong. Second, your sole purpose of coming here was for me. However, you are not Chi Tian himself and don't fully understand my real identity. Although you have a portion of the memory, just that alone wouldn't warrant making the long trip. Unless, it was instructed by your ancestor. It definitely wasn't Chi Tian, so it must have been Chi Hai.
    "Furthermore, there's a whiff of the Soul Calming Lamp on you. It's a Supreme Treasure of the Tianyuan Imperial Family, a Supreme Dao Artifact. Even as the Sect Leader of the Burning Heaven Sect, you wouldn't be able to borrow it casually. It must have cost a great deal for the Burning Heaven Sect to persuade the Imperial Family to willingly lend you the Soul Calming Lamp. Nobody else but your ancestor would go through such effort to claim a treasure from the Imperial Family. Thus, it's not hard to deduce that the youngster Chi Hai is in trouble."
    Chi Shan stared at Qinchuan in astonishment; every word he had said was accurate.
    He had not said a word, merely inviting Qinchuan to visit the Burning Heaven Sect together, yet Qinchuan had seen through everything. He not only knew that his visit was by the instruction of his ancestor but was also aware of the troubles the Elder Chi Hai had encountered.
    Seeing Chi Shan's expression, Yu Qilin also knew that Qinchuan's guess was correct. Looking at Qinchuan with admiration, he respected the meticulousness of Qinchuan's Dao Heart, comparable to the Heavenly Dao.
    What he did not know was that Qinchuan had lived nine lives, and with his Innate Pupils, seeing through these little secrets was like picking something out of his pocket.
    Qinchuan then said, "Let's go. Since that youngster Chi Hai has invited me, in recognition of the Burning Heaven Sect's hundred-thousand-year merit of safeguarding the Flame Stone, I shall make the trip."
    Qinchuan's decision to visit the Burning Heaven Sect was not only because Chi Hai was the son of Chi Tian, whom he had met in the past, but he had another reason.
    He also planned to visit the Red Blood Sword Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect. At the Teaching Conference, Qinchuan had forced both sects to bow their heads and offer up the Sword Intent Amber and Innate Water, even declaring that he would personally come to collect them. Naturally, he would not go back on his word.
    Since both sects were conveniently near the Burning Heaven Sect, he could take this opportunity to visit them along the way.
    If the two sects willingly handed over their treasures, all would be well. But if they intended to play any tricks, Qinchuan would not mind causing these sects to vanish!
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    Qinchuan and Chi Shan flew side by side, setting out from Tianqing City.
    The Burning Heaven Sect was located south of Tianqing City, and the two places were hundreds of thousands of miles apart. If Qinchuan had travelled at his initial speed nonstop day and night, it would have taken him ten days. However, with Chi Shan by his side, it took them less than a day to reach the location of the Sect¡ªthe Fusang Mountain.
    Underneath Fusang Mountain, hot lava flowed all year round. When Wei Wei ascended to heaven, it looked like a giant Fusang tree piercing the clouds, which was how it got its name.
    Looking around, red cedars covered the entire mountain, resembling a blazing flame.
    Mid-way up the mountain amid the misty rain and fog, a cluster of palaces was situated there, the very place where the Burning Heaven Sect practiced their Cultivation Techniques.
    Shadows flickered about the practice grounds as quite a few Burning Heaven Sect disciples were cultivating their techniques.
    As the two of them flew in through the air, they instantly drew the gaze of many.
    "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
    "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
    Recognizing the newcomers, the Burning Heaven disciples came forward to pay their respects.
    Although Chi Shan was the Sect Leader, he returned each greeting with a nod.
    While everyone was exchanging pleasantries, a crisp cry suddenly emanated from the summit of Fusang Mountain. The sound carried far and wide, like an ethereal celestial tune from beyond the ninth heaven. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    All present lifted their heads to gaze into the void, wondering what was happening.
    Chi Shan's expression changed dramatically, and he immediately called over a disciple and instructed him to take Qinchuan to the main hall, while he himself shot into the sky towards the source of the sound.
    "My name is Zhong Yun. May I ask the name of this junior brother?"
    The disciple assigned to show Qinchuan the way saw him return with the Sect Leader and approached him with a playful attempt at camaraderie.
    Qinchuan fixated on Zhong Yun, sensing something unusual about his True Qi, and activated his Innate Pupils.
    After a moment, he had roughly guessed the reason.
    Qinchuan gave him a faint glance and said, "I'm not any sort of junior brother of yours."
    After speaking, Qinchuan stepped forward and started walking toward the main hall on his own, adding, "This young master knows the way to the Burning Heaven Hall, no need to show me."
    "Boom!"
    This remark sparked a flurry of commotion among the curious onlookers.
    "Who is that kid? Why is he so arrogant?"
    One disciple was the first to ask.
    "I don't know, but there's a saying¡ªdon't slap a smiling face. The way he's talking to Brother Zhong is quite inappropriate."
    The crowd each shook their heads.
    Another disciple speculated thoughtfully, "Could he be a direct disciple taken in by the Sect Leader?"
    Suddenly someone realized something and said, "Right, if he's a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, then he'd be our senior brother, of course not a junior brother."
    News that the Sect Leader was to take on a disciple had already spread a year ago, but to this day, the position of the Sect Leader's disciple remained unclaimed.
    With that remark, the rest of the disciples looked at Qinchuan with unfriendly eyes.

 Chapter 268 Nine Yang True Intent

    Unperturbed by the hostile gazes around him, Qinchuan headed straight for the Burning Heaven Hall.He had only taken a few steps when he paused just outside the training ground.
    It wasn't for any other reason but the fact that a disciple was practicing at the point where the stone steps met the training ground, blocking Qinchuan's path up the mountain.
    This disciple was wielding a single blade, and he was practicing a sword technique with loud "whooshes" and breaths.
    The moves he used were just common techniques like slashing, chopping, sweeping, cutting¡ªbasic swordplay. Yet each move contained endless ferocity and badao, and with every strike, a trail of bloody light flashed.
    Qinchuan recognized that the effect was due to the Nine Yang True Intent within the disciple's body!
    It wasn't until the disciple stopped that Qinchuan shook his head and sighed, "Nine Yang True Intent, utterly rigid, completely yang, and extremely fierce, it's especially badao. You are pursuing power blindly and to your detriment. If you continue to cultivate in this way, within ten years, your entire cultivation will be wasted."
    The disciple that Qinchuan had pointed out was named Lei Heng, whose talent was not exceptional, but his dedication to practice was extreme. Regardless of harsh winters or scorching summers, he would be at the training ground, earning him the nickname 'Martial Lunatic.'
    Now thirty years old, he had reached the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, which, although not the best among his peers, was enough to fill him with pride.
    His cultivation of Nine Yang True Intent was advancing rapidly, and in just over a decade, he had gained a slight understanding of it.
    At first, Lei Heng thought the speaker had been an elder of the sect. However, upon taking a closer look, he instantly saw through Qinchuan's cultivation level.
    Being told by a Meridian Opening Realm Nine Layers cultivator that his cultivation method was wrong, his temper flared like thunder.
    Lei Heng glared with fury, shouting loudly, "What did you say? A mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator dares to frivolously speak of the great Dao of cultivation."
    His shout was like a thunderclap on a clear day, echoing throughout the training ground, leaving everyone there with a buzzing in their ears.
    The crowd was drawn by his booming voice and gathered around.
    Qinchuan remained unmoved, standing arrogantly, and deliberately said, "Cultivation isn't about who has the louder voice."
    As he spoke, he continued to shake his head and click his tongue in pity as if feeling sorry for Lei Heng, and went on to say, "Your Dao Heart is even weaker than I imagined. Perhaps I was wrong just now, you don't need ten years. Within three years, you will no longer make any progress, and if you continue down the wrong path, within five years, you will certainly fall into the grip of demon."
    The other disciples had seen how he had spoken to Zhong Yun earlier, and now he wore the same exasperating expression; they began to curse at him.
    Lei Heng had a certain reputation within the Burning Heaven Sect with the nickname 'Martial Lunatic,' and being repeatedly provoked by a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator was more than he could stand.
    Immediately he called out, "Since that's the case, do you dare to spar with me? Let Lei Mou witness your Nine Yang True Intent."
    He added in a deep and strong tone, "Don't worry, to prevent others from saying Lei Heng bullied you, I will suppress my realm to the Meridian Opening Nine Layers!"
    After he spoke, Lei Heng's aura really began to weaken. Soon, his Spirit Martial Fifth Layer cultivation changed to the peak of Meridian Opening Realm Nine Layers, indistinguishable from a normal Meridian Opening Nine Layers cultivator if one didn't look closely.
    "Heh heh, this is going to be good. Who knows where this brat came from, daring to provoke Brother Lei. Brother Lei's temper is not something Zhong can compare to."
    Another disciple chimed in, "Exactly, Brother Lei reached the Spirit Martial Realm at twenty-five, and now at thirty, he's reached the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yet someone dares to say his cultivation is wrong?"
    Qinchuan remained silent, simply shaking his head unnoticeably.
    Seeing Qinchuan's silent shake of the head, the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect burst into laughter.
    One disciple jeered, "Pff, turns out he's just a coward who only knows how to run his mouth." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Another said sarcastically, "I thought he had some real skills and could challenge beyond his level. Didn't expect him to shrink up just from Brother Lei's challenge!"
    "It's no surprise, after all, how dare a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator challenge someone of the Spirit Martial Realm?"
    Another disciple echoed in agreement.
    Qinchuan cast a disdainful glance at the disciples and sneered, "What this young master means is that there's no need to suppress your cultivation level."
    Having said that, he turned to Lei Heng and said, "Attack me with your strongest force; if this young master takes a single step back, then I concede defeat!"
    Lei Heng was taken aback, and then his anger flared. He, a cultivator of the Spirit Martial Realm at the Fifth Layer, was being challenged by this kid who claimed he would lose if pushed back a single step.
    He couldn't understand where Qinchuan had gotten the courage to belittle him so.
    "You brat, you're courting death!"
    Enraged, Lei Heng clenched his hand into a fist and ferociously lunged it towards Qinchuan's chest.
    In dealing with a mere cultivator of the Meridian Opening Realm, he didn't deign to use his full strength, still displaying the cultivation of the Meridian Opening Realm at the Nine Layers.
    Even so, his original realm was already at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. His understanding of the Dao and principles far surpassed that of an ordinary Meridian Opening Realm cultivator. His fist, infused with the supreme Yang aggressiveness of the Nine Yang True Intent, was incredibly powerful.
    "This kid is done for."
    The onlooking disciples said one after another.
    "Brother Lei's Nine Yang True Intent has reached the intricacies of the realm. Even among those in the same realm, it's hard to find an opponent, let alone someone at the Nine Layers of the Meridian Opening Realm. This kid is likely to be defeated here."
    At this time, quite a few disciples also spoke out, kindly reminding, "Brother Lei, show mercy. This kid was personally brought back by the Sect Leader. Be sure not to harm his life."
    As the crowd's words were still hanging in the air, the scene they witnessed next stunned them all. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire
    They saw the fist carrying the Nine Yang True Intent lunging at Qinchuan, but just as it reached his face, in that critical moment, they saw Qinchuan extend a finger, which steadied against Lei Heng's fist, as large as a bowl.
    Lei Heng's fist was thus stopped by Qinchuan's finger, an inch away from his chest, unable to advance the slightest bit further.
    "This... this... this..."
    "How is this possible!"
    The scene in front of them was so astonishing that the watching disciples were stunned, their mouths wide agape, big enough to fit a fist.
    "This is impossible!" Lei Heng's face was equally filled with disbelief, staring at Qinchuan in shock.
    "I told you, there's no need to suppress your cultivation level, attack with your strongest blow, and if this young master retreats half a step, then I lose," Qinchuan said.
    After speaking, Qinchuan circulated his True Qi, and power surged out from the tip of his finger.
    Lei Heng immediately felt an overwhelming force transmitted from Qinchuan's finger and involuntarily took three steps back in quick succession.
    Struck back by a single finger from Qinchuan, Lei Heng's expression underwent rapid changes, flushing red then turning pale.
    Finally, with clenched teeth, he said, "Good! Good! Good!"
    Having witnessed Qinchuan's ability, Lei Heng repeated the word 'good' three times, his rage turning into laughter.
    "I wondered where such an arrogant brat came from, turns out he has some skill! Since that's the case, don't blame me for not holding back any longer."
    Having said this, Lei Heng released the restraint on his realm, and his aura began climbing steadily, instantly reverting to the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer.
    "You whelp, take my punch!"
    Lei Heng had suppressed his realm moments before, and after hearing the surrounding disciples' reminders, remembering that Qinchuan was personally brought back by the Sect Leader, he purposely held back three parts of his strength, never expecting to be embarrassed to such a degree.
    This time, he held nothing back, and his fist enveloped fully in the Nine Yang True Intent, was as domineering and overwhelming as a blazing sun, bearing down on Qinchuan.

 Chapter 269 Lesson

    ```Faced with such a domineering punch, Qinchuan remained unaffected, still just serenely shaking his head¡ªit seemed the other party had not taken his words to heart.
    While speaking, Qinchuan once again extended a single finger, firmly stopping Lei Heng's fist about a foot away from his chest.
    Then with a light tap, Lei Heng was sent flying backward, landing rigidly upon the stairs.
    Seeing this scene unfold before them, the surrounding disciples couldn't help but let out a chorus of gasps!
    "What!"
    "Still blocked with a single finger!" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Is Brother Lei going easy?" At this moment, a junior disciple suddenly realized and exclaimed.
    Hearing this, the onlooking disciples murmured among themselves, each saying, "Right, Brother Lei must be holding back! Even if this kid could win, it shouldn't be this easy!"
    Another disciple sighed and said, "Why would Brother Lei do this? But I must say, his acting is truly convincing; he almost fooled me too!"
    The crowd went from initial astonishment to disbelief, and now to resignation, convinced that Lei Heng had deliberately held back.
    Lei Heng, hearing the diverse discussions among the disciples, felt both embarrassed and ashamed.
    He wished it was him intentionally holding back; that would be less awkward than this situation.
    Lei Heng knew that in that punch, he had used one hundred percent of his True Qi Strength; such power was not something even a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm could easily block.
    "What kind of monster is this kid in front of me? Could he be some old freak who has concealed his Qi!"
    Qinchuan lightly flicked away Lei Heng as if he had done something trivial, not bothering to continue with the other disciples. He proceeded towards the Burning Heaven Hall.
    While passing by Lei Heng, Qinchuan finally made an indifferent comment, "Dao and Shang are moving in reverse, True Qi is in chaos; these are signs of backlash from over-cultivating the Nine Yang True Intent. To dispel the backlash is simple enough; circulate True Qi from Lingxu to Shang Qu..."
    Upon hearing these words, Lei Heng's originally reddened face instantly changed color, his eyes widening in shock as he stared at Qinchuan.
    He had practiced the Nine Yang True Intent for over a decade without any issues, but just recently, when cultivating it, he suddenly noticed that the Qi in the Nine Palaces and Shang Qiu meridian points showed signs of occasional reversal and chaos.
    He had assumed it was due to over-cultivation and, after taking a few elixirs to recuperate, did not think much of it.
    Yet no one else knew of these matters. How could Qinchuan know? Connecting this to Qinchuan effortlessly defeating him earlier, Lei Heng became contemplative.
    Getting up with a kip-up, he grasped his sword, attempting the method Qinchuan just described, practicing the Nine Yang True Intent stroke by stroke.
    "It's true! There's no reaction from the Nine Palaces and Shang Qiu anymore!" After completing a set of the sword technique, the Qi in those two spots indeed stabilized¡ªQinchuan's words were proven true!
    And at this time, Qinchuan's distant voice came again.
    "Remember, for the Nine Yang True Intent, first refine the heart, then attend to the path; neither can be neglected."
    Lei Heng understood that Qinchuan was far from simple on the surface; getting his guidance was certainly a stroke of fortune, and he took note of it in his mind.
    His attitude towards Qinchuan underwent a drastic change.
    The remaining onlookers watched as Qinchuan walked away, then they came together around Lei Heng.
    "Brother Lei, why were you holding back?"
    "Yeah, Brother Lei, that kid is too arrogant, you should've taught him a harsh lesson!"
    Lei Heng murmured dismissively, "Rubbish, do you think I don't want to teach him a lesson? But who knew this kid would be such a monster!" Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
    But then he straightened up, standing tall and proud with a chest puffed out, shamelessly claimed, "Didn't you see he was personally brought back by the Sect Leader? It's likely he's a Direct Disciple, your future senior brother. If I had made him look bad, who knows how he might make things difficult for me later!"
    The disciples suddenly realized, so that was it!
    Some disciples gave a thumbs up, praising, "How did we never realize our brother was so thoughtful? Reliable!"
    ```
    Of course, many disciples also despised Lei Heng's actions, huffing, "Has our brother also begun to grovel and pander?"
    Even more disciples were filled with righteous indignation, "As long as that kid behaves himself from now on, it's fine. But if he keeps being so arrogant, if I catch him, I'll surely give him a good lesson!"
    Lei Heng silently scorned the fellow disciples in the courtyard, thinking to himself, "You lot are not even as good as me, and yet you think of teaching him a lesson!"
    He didn't make a sound to remind them and instead patted the shoulder of the disciple who had threatened to teach Qinchuan a lesson, pretending to be serious, "Well done, brother. I believe in you. In a few days during the sect competition, you will definitely get your chance to properly teach this brat a lesson!"
    ...
    Qinchuan strolled leisurely along the stone steps between the mountains.
    A hundred thousand years have passed, and if it were the mortal world, everything would have changed beyond recognition, like seas changing into mulberry fields.
    But the Burning Heaven Sect, after all, is a sacred place for cultivation, and has not changed much.
    Qinchuan ascended the mountain with a familiarity bred of habit.
    On the way to Burning Heaven Hall, there were nine checkpoints.
    Yet he, holding Chi Shan's token, passed through unhindered, quickly arriving above a Dao field in front of the great hall.
    Currently, the Dao field in front of the hall was empty, devoid of any human presence.
    Only a disciple was cleaning up the fallen leaves in front of the hall. Upon seeing the unfamiliar face of Qinchuan, he couldn't help but take a couple more glances before returning to his task.
    Above the clouds, the sound of distant chanting continued intermittently.
    Finding himself with some free time, Qinchuan began to wander around the vast Dao field.
    "Oh, this Seven Heart Begonia has actually blossomed."
    "Eh, why is there only one Freestyle Brahma Fish left in the pond? Didn't Chi Tian that fellow eat it?"
    ...
    Qinchuan wandered in front of the hall for quite some time until he had looped around the Dao field several times, yet he still did not see Chi Shan and the others.
    Growing a bit impatient, he shook his head to himself, muttering, "What is Chi Shan and those fellows doing, can't they even deal with a mere Fusang Red Luan?" With that thought, he headed towards the area behind the great hall.
    "Brother, be careful with your words. How can you call the sect leader by his name so casually!"
    The disciple who was cleaning the Dao field did not recognize Qinchuan, but seeing that he had managed to pass through the nine checkpoints below to get here, he must not be an ordinary disciple. At the very least, he must be a direct disciple of some elder. Although he had seen Qinchuan disturbing flowers and teasing fish on the Dao field, he did not interfere.
    Now, hearing Qinchuan's words, he couldn't help but speak up to remind him.
    "Let alone Chi Shan, even Chi Tian and Chi Hai are happy for me to call them by their names." Qinchuan pursed his lips, a look of indifference on his face as he responded.
    "You..." Jiang Yan's face turned cold, about to lash out, but at that moment, he finally realized Qinchuan was actually heading towards the prohibited area behind the great hall.
    No longer caring about Qinchuan's disrespectful words, he quickly followed, attempting to stop him while loudly calling out, "Brother, the area behind the great hall is a prohibited area, you must not go there."
    But before Jiang Yan had taken two steps, Qinchuan's figure had already appeared at the entrance to the prohibited area, his steps light.
    Flashes of light passed by the outside of the prohibitions, and his figure had already disappeared from view.
    Leaving behind a flabbergasted Jiang Yan.
    "What's going on? Isn't this prohibition only accessible to elders and above?"
    "Could this kid be one of our sect's elders?"
    Jiang Yan quickly dismissed this unrealistic thought from his mind.

 Chapter 270 Trifling Trickery

    ```Qinchuan passed through the prohibitions and the scenery before his eyes suddenly changed drastically.
    The palaces of the Burning Heaven Sect divided Fusang Mountain at the waist. Below the mountain was the realm of mortals, while above it one could consider it the Immortal Realm. Various ancient trees that touched the sky sprouted from the ground, and the spiritual energy around became much denser. The roadside was scattered with spiritual medicines of various ages.
    The mist of the Immortal Realm was faint around him, a boundless forest path lay ahead, and behind him was a vast sea of clouds.
    Flying beasts and spiritual birds sang to each other, presenting a peaceful scene, showing no sign of danger and nothing reminiscent of a forbidden area.
    In fact, this back mountain could be considered the medicinal garden of the Burning Heaven Sect. To prevent disciples from picking the spiritual medicines indiscriminately, the mountain was only open to sect disciples every July, and on ordinary days, only elders had the authority to enter.
    But few people knew that besides being named for its resemblance to the Fusang tree, Fusang Mountain had another reason for its name.
    At the very peak of the mountain, a real Fusang tree grew.
    The diameter of this Fusang tree was unfathomable, and it would take a regular cultivator tens of days to travel from one side of the tree to the other. As for its height, no one knew. There had been those who followed the trunk upwards until the path to the top was blocked. They had reached the point just below the Thirty-Third Heaven, the boundary between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Divine Realm. To continue upwards would have meant to reach the Divine Realm.
    This Fusang tree had broken through the barrier between the mortal and divine realms, growing above the Divine Realm.
    Every hundred thousand years, the Fusang tree would produce a Fusang fruit on its first branch. Consuming this fruit would increase one's innate understanding of Fire Spiritual Energy.
    One must know that, unlike Martial Arts, where one's understanding of the cultivation of the Five Elements could be changed by cleansing the marrow and altering the meridians, the affinity with the various types of spiritual energies of the world was set at birth and could not be altered later with elixirs.
    Once, Qinchuan had studied the path of pill refining and had managed to refine a few elixirs of this kind. However, due to the difficulty in securing the raw materials and the fact that these were of no use to him, he had only tasted them superficially.
    But for those cultivators who practiced Fire Elemental Divine Powers, these Fusang fruits were extremely precious.
    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, only this tree bore such fruit, and with it springing forth once every hundred thousand years, one could imagine its rarity.
    Thus, as soon as Qinchuan arrived at the Burning Heaven Sect and heard the tender phoenix cries from the mountain peak, he knew the Fusang fruit was about to ripen.
    Because, he could tell that the cries were from the Red Luan of Fusang.
    The Red Luan of Fusang, while having 'Red Luan' in its name, actually preferred cold and gloomy places and generally would not come to a place like Fusang Mountain with hot magma flowing at its base.
    If it set foot there, there was only one possibility¡ªthat the Fusang fruit was about to mature.
    ...
    Qinchuan walked, with one step in the heavens and the next on the earth. He seemed to take only a single step, but he covered a great distance.
    In ordinary mountains, the temperature drops as one ascends, and snow may even cover the peak.
    However, it was the opposite for Fusang Mountain. The higher one went, the hotter it became, and the spiritual trees and grasses gradually became sparse.
    The once lush forest transitioned to a few wilting spiritual trees scattered here and there.
    In the end, no plants could be seen at the summit, and the red-hot rocks lay bare, with the hot air making it difficult to breathe.
    Through the clouds, Qinchuan could already see the giant Fusang tree at the peak.
    Around the Fusang tree, a few tiny figures and a Red Luan could be seen fighting fiercely.
    "Who are you!"
    Before Qinchuan could get close, a thunderous voice suddenly erupted from behind a rock not far from him, and at the same time, a large hand reached out fiercely towards Qin Changsheng.
    Immediately afterward, a powerful oppression enveloped Qinchuan from all sides; just from the imposing aura, it was clear that the other party was at least in the Holy's Realm.
    "How trivial!" Qinchuan didn't even look at the assailant. He stood with his hands behind his back and said to himself calmly.
    Before Qinchuan's words fell, an anomaly occurred. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire
    The scattered boulders around him suddenly started rumbling.
    The boulders came to life, shifting positions as if they were gigantic golems made of molten rock, converging towards Qinchuan.
    Two huge rocks moved their position, just in time to block the attacking giant palm from the opponent.
    ```
    The boulder, when struck by a palm from a Holy, didn't react abnormally; a flash of blood-colored brilliance washed over it, and a ripple of Dao and principle oscillated through the void.
    Then came a pained scream of "Ah," followed by the sight of a figure flying backwards.
    Qinchuan smacked his lips, shook his head, and sneered, "Idiot! In this Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, you fancy you can harm me? Truly overestimating your abilities."
    Qinchuan had long since noticed the person behind the boulder but couldn't be bothered to engage.
    Yet, being a Holy who, in the face of a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, not only launched a sneak attack but also attempted a lethal blow¡ªif it hadn't been Qinchuan, they would have likely been reduced to a soul under his palm long ago.
    Even if Qinchuan were not a disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect, it was sufficient to reveal how ruthless and venomous the person's heart was.
    Qinchuan's Innate Pupils activated, his flickering gaze landing on Changsun Gu, and he noticed that the Qi emanating from his body and the disciple, Zhong Yun, he had encountered at the foot of the mountain came from the same lineage, then understood the situation.
    Although these two individuals practiced the cultivation technique of the Fiery Sky Lineage, the imprint within the depths of their Sea of Consciousness couldn't escape Qinchuan's Innate Pupils.
    With some reflection, Qinchuan understood.
    Although the Burning Heaven Sect had deep roots, it had been tens of thousands of years since a Great Emperor had emerged among them. Still, they monopolized resources such as the Fusang Tree, so it was normal for that lineage to covet them. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    On the other side, the one sent flying was none other than the Fifth Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect¡ªChangsun Gu.
    Changsun Gu barely steadied himself, forcefully suppressing the turbulent Qi and blood within his body, and looked at Qinchuan in shock.
    "Young man, who exactly are you, and how did you infiltrate the prohibited grounds of my Burning Heaven Sect?"
    He had lain dormant in the Burning Heaven Sect for thousands of years, secretly ascending the mountain countless times for the sake of the Fusang Tree ¡ª if not ten thousand times, then several thousand, and he had never witnessed any strange occurrences with these boulders.
    Knowing the other's background, Qinchuan chose not to disclose it, instead keeping it to himself for the time being.
    Without a Great Emperor in residence, the Burning Heaven Sect didn't know how many evil spirits had infiltrated it. If he rashly attacked Changsun Gu, it could alert the hidden fiends, even though Qinchuan could find and deal with each one, it would undoubtedly be troublesome.
    By now, he already had a plan in mind ¡ª he intended to lure all of those shadowy figures out and capture them in one fell swoop.
    However, since he knew the other's intent in infiltrating the Burning Heaven Sect was malicious, Qinchuan was anything but polite in his retaliation, and he yelled, "I am your grandfather!"
    With a wave of his hand, several massive rocks moved in response.
    These rocks, growing as they met the wind, pressed down on Changsun Gu from all directions.
    Although Changsun Gu possessed the power of a Holy, within the formation, even a Great Emperor would have to submit; there was no place for resistance.
    In an instant, several molten boulders suppressed Changsun Gu.
    Qinchuan approached, and with a "smack," he slapped the other man across the face.
    With disdain, Zhang Guang gloated, "Old fool, weren't you trying to kill me?"
    While speaking, he delivered another "smack," slapping him back across the face.
    "I'm right here in front of you, so kill me then!"
    "You... audacious..."
    Fire flashed in Changsun Gu's eyes, his chest ablaze with towering rage.
    For tens of thousands of years, he had been revered by many, with ordinary cultivators treating him with utmost respect upon meeting him.
    Now, he was being slapped in quick succession by a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator.
    Yet, pressed down by countless boulders, he was powerless to fight back.
    He had never endured such humiliation before!
    No matter how Qinchuan manipulated these boulders, the anger in Changsun Gu's chest simmered into resentment, and with a hateful look in his eyes, he gritted his teeth and vowed, "Boy, just wait, once I am out, I will surely slice you into a thousand pieces, peel off your skin, draw out your tendons, and imprison your True Spirit in the Endless Purgatory, where you'll never be granted reincarnation across lifetimes."

 Chapter 271 Red Luan Submits

    "Slap!"Qinchuan slapped Changsun Gu's forehead and said arrogantly, "Who can't throw around threats? If you're capable, kill this young master right now!" With that, Qinchuan deliberately put his face close to Changsun Gu's, asking for a beating.
    Seeing his annoying demeanor, Changsun Gu felt even angrier, truly wanting to gobble Qinchuan up in one bite.
    He secretly circulated his qi, trying to break free, but what suppressed him felt not like a few stones but the entire Fusang Mountain, leaving him completely immobile. Instead, the suppressing force grew even greater.
    Unable to move, Qinchuan, however, did not show any courtesy.
    With both hands, he started a series of slaps on Changsun Gu's face, one after another.
    Not until Changsun Gu's cheeks swelled up like a pig's head, beyond all recognition, did he step back.
    Rubbing his wrists, he said disdainfully, "Since you're not killing me, can I leave now?"
    "You... are seeking death..."
    "Slap!"
    Qinchuan gave Changsun Gu one final slap before he confidently continued his ascent towards the mountain peak, leaving Changsun Gu alone in disarray within the formation.
    After covering a bit more distance, he saw the people of Chi Shan and the Red Luan nearby.
    Looking up, a fiery red large bird soared in the sky. Its dazzling fiery red tail feathers and perfect body shape proclaimed its status as the king among birds. It was the Red Luan.
    In the void, Chi Shan and the other two Supreme Saints formed a triangle, engaging in a fierce battle with the Red Luan.
    Although all three of Chi Shan were Supreme Saints, wielding Divine Skills as overwhelming as mountains and seas, their attacks upon hitting the Red Luan merely caused ripples in space around it, after which the Divine Skills vanished like stones cast into the sea, failing to stir up even a ripple.
    The two sides have clearly been fighting for a long time, yet the Red Luan remained majestic, its feathers still fiery red and shiny, showing no sign of fatigue.
    In contrast, Chi Shan and his companions were tattered, their faces sooty from the True Fire spat out by the Red Luan, looking rather miserable.
    Below them, on a branch of the Fusang Tree, a crimson fruit hung, radiating a dense aura of Fire Spiritual Energy, obviously ripe.
    Qinchuan's arrival had long been noticed by both sides. Chi Shan recognized Qinchuan but kept silent; the other two Great Elders were curious about the newcomer, but with a formidable enemy in front, they did not have the energy to concern themselves with a minor Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator.
    The Red Luan, seeing Qinchuan was only a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, didn't even bother to scan him with her Divine Sense. Had she released her Divine Sense and investigated Qinchuan, she would surely recognize him and think to herself in shock, "That monstrous talent has returned!"
    But she did not!
    Thus, they let Qinchuan wander aimlessly below.
    "Great, being ignored!"
    Qinchuan thought to himself, somewhat helplessly, but he also gained some peace. He approached the ripe Fusang fruit at a leisurely pace, step by step.
    With Qinchuan's action, the parties involved also took notice. The Red Luan's body erupted with fierce fire, while the scorching light soared into the sky.
    Chi Shan and the others were forced to keep retreating.
    After driving everyone back, the Red Luan's phoenix eyes flashed with a sharp light, her gaze intensely fixed on Qinchuan.
    Speaking a human language with an authority akin to an Empress, she said, "Hey, you brat, you really do not know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to covet the Fusang Fruit!"
    At that moment, Chi Shan and the others also backed off from the fight and stood around the Fusang Fruit, enclosing it tightly.
    An old man with the hair of a crane and face of a child also spoke out to scold, "Which sect's disciple are you, to boldly intrude into a forbidden area? Leave immediately."
    Qinchuan glanced at him, a look of disdain on his face, and said, "If this young master hadn't come today, I'm afraid you wouldn't have been able to keep this Fusang Fruit safe."
    Gu Mo was taken aback by these words. As the Great Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, it had been many years since anyone had dared to speak to him in such a manner.
    Just as he was about to strike with his hand, intending to slap Qinchuan down the mountain, he was suddenly pulled back by Chi Shan beside him.
    "Sect Leader, why do you stop me? This boy is irreverent, and today I must teach him a lesson, to let him know the importance of respecting one's teachers and valuing the Dao."
    While the crowd was speaking, Qinchuan suddenly moved, flashing past the three men, reaching out to grab the Fusang Fruit, which then landed in his hand. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "You... how dare you..."
    The two Elders were both shocked and angry. They were shocked by the speed Qinchuan had just displayed, which was far faster than theirs.
    All three Supreme Saints had joined forces to guard the Fusang Fruit, yet a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator managed to take it as easily as if reaching into a bag.
    Their anger stemmed from the fact that he was clearly only a minor Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, yet he had truly dared to covet such a heavenly and earthly Spirit Fruit as the Fusang Fruit.
    Chi Shan was also slightly surprised, but then recalling Qinchuan's identity, he relaxed and thought to himself, "It seems he is stronger than I imagined, to have burst forth with a speed that even we three could not stop, and he is only at the Meridian Opening Realm."
    In fact, from the moment Qinchuan had entered the massive rock Formation, he was invincible. The Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation had become one with Fusang Mountain, and by activating the Formation, he could borrow the power of the Great Formation, manipulating the entire might of Fusang Mountain through the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation.
    Although the Supreme Saints were powerful, they could not contend with the entire Fusang Mountain.
    The Red Luan hovered in the void, surrounded by blazing Fierce Fire, shining magnificently, like a phoenix reborn from flames.
    Despite being astonished by the speed that Qinchuan had unleashed, seeing him secure the Fusang Fruit, the Red Luan let out a phoenix cry and transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the Spirit Fruit in Qinchuan's hand.
    "Suppress!"
    Qinchuan raised his hand, coldly humming with composure.
    At that moment, the color of heaven and earth suddenly changed drastically. The previously clear skies darkened instantly, with roiling clouds and the Heavenly Dao shimmering in and out of existence in the midair.
    Then, an oppressive might from the Heavenly Dao bore down like a great mountain upon the Red Luan.
    The Red Luan, not having time to react, was instantly suppressed by this Heavenly Dao force, prostrated on the rocks, unable to so much as flutter its wings twice.
    The Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation! Fusang Mountain was the Minor Zhoutian, and it could harness its strength. "Starry Sky," as the name implies, refers to the stars of the sky. Although the Formation couldn't call upon the power of all the celestial stars, borrowing a trace of the Heavenly Dao's might was unproblematic.
    Under the oppressive might of the Heavenly Dao invoked by the Starry Sky Great Formation, the Red Luan's eyes blazed with towering rage, and it let out a series of furious cries.
    Qinchuan's Divine Sense roared forth as he shouted, "Evil obstructer, do you still wish to kill me!"
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    The Red Luan, sensing Qinchuan's Divine Sense, had its expression of shock and anger swiftly turn to one of fear, with disbelief shining in its eyes.
    "You... you... it's you!"
    Then the Red Luan shrieked, "Don't... don't kill me... I submit to you!"
    The Great Elder and Second Elder, who were nearby and had Divine Skills ready in their hands, witnessed this reversal. Seeing the Red Luan, whom not even the three of them could match, get suppressed with a mere gesture from Qinchuan and then even directly submit, how could they dare to make a move.
    Seeing the Red Luan submit, Qinchuan casually lifted the oppressive might of the Great Formation and spoke indifferently, "Although the Fusang Fruit may be somewhat useful to you, you have consumed quite a bit already. Eating more won't have much of an effect, and would actually be somewhat wasteful."

 Chapter 272 The Courting Death Changsun Gu

    ```Although the Fusang Fruit matures only once every hundred thousand years, the Red Luan has lived for over a million years and has already consumed many of them, so eating this Fusang Fruit now indeed offers no significant improvement.
    She was simply craving it, treating it as a tasty fruit.
    Having heard Qinchuan speak thus, how could the Red Luan dare to disobey? She gulped, reluctantly nodded in agreement to relinquish the Fusang Fruit, her eyes brimming with reluctance, devoid of any royal dignity a sovereign among birds might possess, instead resembling a gluttonous young girl.
    Seeing her look so wronged yet adorable, which was quite at odds with her enormous stature, Qinchuan smiled and said, "However, I do have something more suitable for you to eat."
    At these words, a gleam of excitement flashed across the Red Luan's eyes, and the expression of grievance disappeared in an instant, replaced by a face filled with joy.
    The Red Luan was different from Chi Shan and the others, who had only seen Qinchuan's heroic figure in those fragmented memories; she had personally experienced Qinchuan's prowess back in the day.
    One hundred thousand years ago, she had seen Qinchuan twice.
    The first time they met, Qinchuan was but a minor cultivator in the Spirit Martial Realm, seeking her allegiance. She, having lived for a million years as a royal among birds, did not even consider it and rejected him outright.
    At that time, Qinchuan did not trouble her but simply chuckled and said, "Just make sure you do not come to regret it later."
    When she saw Qinchuan for the second time, a thousand years later, she was astonished to find that he had become a supreme being, radiating terrifying pressure with every move, unmatched in the world at that time, with even Great Emperors at his mercy.
    By then, he was far beyond what she could aspire to, and for the Red Luan to seek his allegiance once more was already too late.
    This was also why, upon recognizing Qinchuan earlier, she readily submitted without hesitation.
    "Nonsense, although I don't know why that demonic figure has now reverted to such a low cultivation level, back in the day he became a supreme being in a mere thousand years, and now, he may not need a thousand years to reach the peak again!
    Being by his side will surely bring benefits, and maybe in the future, I will even get to go to the Divine Realm and eventually transform into human form."
    With a shift in her form, the Red Luan's gigantic body slowly shrank until she turned into a palm-sized phoenix-headed luan bird, perching obediently on Qinchuan's shoulder, waiting for the more suitable Spirit Fruit Qinchuan mentioned.
    The Great Elder and Second Elder were also curious, wanting to see what kind of fruit could be more suitable for the Fusang Red Luan than the Fusang Fruit.
    Qinchuan carelessly tossed the Fusang Fruit in his hand to Chi Shan, treating it as if it were trash.
    Although the Fusang Fruit was rare, it was indeed of no use to Qinchuan.
    Yet for the Great Elder, it was a treasure beyond measure, and he swiftly secured it in his bag.
    Then, Qinchuan made a grand gesture with his hand.
    "Boom!"
    The ground shook violently, and a crack suddenly appeared at the base of the Fusang tree, revealing a dark red passageway.
    The passageway glowed a brilliant red, deep and extensive.
    A barely perceptible barrier of prohibitions emerged at the entrance, blocking everyone's view. At first glance, it was a vast expanse, and at the far end of the passageway seemed to be a starry abyss, vast yet mysterious.
    The Great Elder and Second Elder looked at each other in confusion and then turned to Chi Shan.
    Chi Shan understood what they meant and nodded subtly.
    In his previous life, Qinchuan's identity within the Burning Heaven Sect was only known to members of the Chi Clan. The Great Elder was called Chi Feng, and the Second Elder was Chi Ren, both blood brothers of Chi Shan.
    Although they had not personally witnessed those memories, they had heard of them.
    They knew beforehand that there was a forbidden area beneath this Fusang tree, but no one in the Burning Heaven Sect had ever been able to enter it.
    Because that forbidden area was left by the person from those memories, and except for his Divine Sense, there was no other way to open it.
    ```
    If any other Divine Sense touched the Prohibitions, it would surely trigger the Great Formation within these mountains, leaving no place for their corpses to be buried.
    Fifty thousand years ago, a foreign Great Elder discovered this cave by chance, poured his own Divine Sense into it, and as a result, was obliterated without leaving behind even his True Spirit.
    Just as Qinchuan was suppressing the Fusang Red Luan with a raise of his hand, the two Great Elders had already suspected that Qinchuan was utilizing the power of the Great Formation within these mountains. Now that Chi Shan personally confirmed it, they immediately felt fortunate for not having acted rashly earlier.
    Qinchuan released his Divine Sense, and the prohibitive Barrier over the passageway dissipated instantaneously.
    At the same moment the passageway opened, Changsun Gu who was trapped under the mountain felt the boulder suppressing him slightly loosen.
    Overjoyed, his True Qi immediately circulated throughout his body, his Spiritual Energy poured out in abundance, and the huge stone was instantaneously blasted away, finally freeing him from his predicament.
    After liberating himself, Changsun Gu looked in the direction Qinchuan had departed, grinding his teeth in hatred as he thought, "This path is the only way up the mountain; I'll see where you can run to!"
    Changsun Gu's eyes were filled with darkness; in his heart, he had mentally flayed and crushed Qinchuan's bones to dust countless times, without considering how Qinchuan could have suppressed him at the Meridian Opening level.
    "As long as I pursue uphill, I will surely capture you, and then you will beg for life in vain and seek death but will not find it!"
    Resolute, Changsun Gu followed quickly in the direction Qinchuan had vanished.
    ...
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan, having disabled the Prohibition of the passageway, was greeted by a strong Spiritual Fragrance wafting out from within.
    "Hmm? Is this the scent of True Dragon Saliva?"
    Chi Shan and the others caught the scent, pausing in shock with amazed expressions surfacing on their faces.
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    "It's merely True Dragon Saliva. The treasures inside this cave far exceed the value of the True Dragon Saliva," Qinchuan stated truthfully, as indeed there were a large number of Spiritual Treasures within the cave.
    He had opened up this Prohibition Land atop Fusang Mountain due to the Hellfire Flame Stones requiring an environment rich in Fire Spiritual Energy for storage.
    Besides the need for an abundance of Fire Spiritual Energy, Qinchuan had also placed many Heavenly Treasures Materials within the cave to nourish the Hellfire Flame Stones.
    In addition, to ensure the safety of the Flame Stones, he not only added Prohibitions at the entrance of the passageway but also set up a Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation on top of Fusang Mountain. Setting up the Formation also required a substantial amount of materials, and after completing the Great Formation, Qinchuan carelessly threw the leftover scraps inside the cave.
    Whether it was the Spiritual Treasures nourishing the Flame Stones or the leftover materials from the Formation Setting, these were all considered treasures to people like Chi Shan.
    Of course, this ambergris was nothing but a leftover scrap from when the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation was established.
    Upon hearing that there were other Spiritual Treasures inside the cave, a fiery eagerness shone in their eyes.
    Their expressions did not escape Qinchuan's perception, and he took the lead stepping forward, making for the interior of the passageway.
    At the same time, he spoke indifferently, "Since you've come, let's enter together then!"
    The three of them shuddered with respect, bowing and saying, "Many thanks, Young Master."
    This Prohibition Land was originally just for storing the Hellfire Flame Stones, and now that Qinchuan was determined to retrieve those stones, neither the Prohibitions nor the Spiritual Treasures within the cave held any purpose. It was better to let Chi Shan and the others take them to develop and strengthen the Burning Heaven Sect.
    As they first entered the passageway, they immediately felt the world spin around them, as the philosophies of the Great Dao intertwined and flickered around them.
    "This is actually a cave opened up with the Great Dao!"
    The Great Elder was the first to exclaim in shock as clarity returned.
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 Chapter 273 The Azure Cloud Imperial Monster Fruit

    Qinchuan took the lead, followed by the three others, who entered the forbidden area in single file.Once they had entered the forbidden land, the gaping hole in the ground closed seamlessly, invisible from the outside.
    As they delved deeper into the caverns of the forbidden area, the fire spiritual energy became increasingly dense, blending with the spiritual fragrance of countless other heavenly materials and treasures.
    The Great Elder, seeing a spirit fruit scattered carelessly in the corner of the passage, exclaimed, "This... this is actually the ten-thousand-year-old Bicloud Emperor Demon Fruit, it is said that demon beasts below the divine level can break through a rank without any side effects after consuming this fruit."
    On the Divine Wilderness Continent, demon beasts and magical beasts are broadly categorized into mundane beasts, spiritual beasts, and divine beasts, with each major realm comprising nine minor ranks. Beyond these are the Demon Emperors of the demon race and the Demon Emperors of the magic race, paralleled by the Great Emperor Realm of the human race. The ability to directly enhance a demon beast by one minor realm demonstrates this fruit's wondrous utility.
    Before he had finished speaking, however, Qinchuan's shoulder companion, the small Red Luan, spread its wings and turned into a streak of light. The Bicloud Emperor Demon Fruit was swooped into her mouth, causing the Great Elder, who was about to make a move, to halt in his tracks.
    The Red Luan was already above the divine level. Consuming the demon fruit only resulted in a satisfying belch, with no other effects, causing the trio from Chi Shan much distress.
    If only they could have fed this spirit fruit to the Ninth Rank spiritual beasts in their sect, they could have directly broken through to the divine level, what a pity!
    After eating the fruit, Red Luan contentedly flew back onto Qinchuan's shoulder.
    The more she followed Qinchuan, the more she felt assured of encountering good fortune, and she also regretted not having pledged loyalty to him a hundred thousand years ago; otherwise, she might have already become a Demon Emperor by now. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan, paying no attention to the actions of the others, strode unceasingly forward.
    The deeper they went into the passageway, the more abundant the scattered spirit fruits became.
    "This is the Feisha Immortal Leaf, which, judging by its appearance, is at least a hundred thousand years old."
    "Yanluo Secret Flame!"
    "And Danxia True Ginseng!"
    Along the way, all sorts of heavenly materials and treasures were casually strewn about in the passageway, and Qinchuan occasionally selected a few to store inside the Black Lotus.
    With her speed and nimbleness, Red Luan also devoured all the spirit fruits containing fire spiritual energy.
    Even after Qinchuan and Red Luan had picked through them, the various remaining spiritual treasures still thrilled Chi Shan and the others, who collected everything without exception into their storage spaces.
    Their respect for Qinchuan grew ever stronger, not only due to the deterrence his identity provided, but also because Qinchuan's actions indirectly helped to enhance the overall strength of the Burning Heaven Sect.
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    About a quarter of an hour later, they reached a spacious and magnificent hall at the end of the passage, spreading out before them.
    The hall was filled with a dazzling array of spirit fruits and treasures, with various spiritual objects radiating seven colors¡ªred, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. The interwoven lights and shadows emanated a lush and vibrant essence of the five elements.
    In the center of the hall lay a stage with nine fire dragons rising from it, their might appearing to ascend from beneath the earth. The nine fire dragons each breathed true fire, with the nine flames converging upon a single point, and at the very center of this scorching true dragon fire, a completely red stone was securely held aloft by the nine flames.
    The arrangement strongly suggested the 'Nine Dragons Guarding the Pearl.'
    The spiritual energy emanating from the objects in the hall flowed ceaselessly towards the flame stone, being continuously refined by the nine streams of true fire.
    Chi Shan realized that this was the heavenly treasure Qinchuan had been seeking.
    Although the Red Luan coveted the rich fire spiritual energy within the Hellfire Flame Stone, she could tell it belonged to Qinchuan and just watched eagerly.
    With a thought, Qinchuan's divine sense acted upon his will, and he stored the Hellfire Flame Stone within the Dao Lotus space in his sea of consciousness.
    After obtaining the Hellfire Flame Stone, Qinchuan picked out several other spiritual objects from the hall to keep inside the Black Lotus.
    Even though he no longer needed these spiritual objects, Gongshan Wu, Ye Xuanji, and Zhou Xi did.
    Since they had chosen to follow him, it was natural for him to want them to rapidly increase their strength, so they could be of use.
    As for Xiaoyu, who was far away in the Congyun Sect, Qinchuan had made other arrangements, for the cultivation of the Myriad Laws Treasure Body consumed far more resources than other treasured bodies.
    After Qinchuan made his selection, Black Lotus and the others then proceeded to collect the remaining spiritual treasures from the hall into their storage spaces.
    When they had emptied the entire great hall, the storage spaces of the three were nearly full, and they could hardly contain their smiles, with the corners of their mouths almost reaching the heavens.
    They bowed deeply and respectfully said, "Many thanks, Young Master! With this opportunity, our Burning Heaven Sect will surely reach new heights."
    Qinchuan scanned the empty great hall, smacked his lips, and after a moment said, "Let's go, there's nothing left here. It's time to see how little Chi Hai is doing; he is probably not having an easy time right now."
    The three respectfully responded with a yes.
    ...
    "Junior! Come out and face your death..."
    "Come out and face your death..."
    "Face your death..."
    "Your death..."
    "Death..."
    The moment Qinchuan stepped out from the area where prohibitions crisscrossed, a deafening roar exploded in his ears, echoing incessantly.
    He then saw Changsun Gu turning in circles, his face red with rage.
    Qinchuan cleared his ear and said indifferently, "What ghostly wailing, how noisy!"
    It turned out that Changsun Gu, after freeing himself from his predicament, had pursued Qinchuan up the mountain. He had arrived here only to find Qinchuan's aura suddenly vanish, and even after searching around for a long time, he couldn't find him, assuming that Qinchuan had noticed him and was hiding.
    His uncontrollable rage led him to roar out loud.
    After his outburst, he suddenly realized that Qinchuan had appeared next to him, and behind Qinchuan were the Sect Leader of the Burning Heaven Sect, Chi Shan, and the Great Elder and Second Elder.
    Chi Shan and the others, looking at this person with a pig's head, took some time to recognize that it was Changsun Gu.
    The three exchanged glances, looking for a long while.
    It was the Second Elder who, with keen eyes, exclaimed, "Oh my, isn't this the Fifth Elder? What has happened to you? If it weren't for your voice, I would have thought the wild pig spirit from the mountains had successfully transformed!"
    Having been repeatedly slapped by Qinchuan to the point of being unrecognizable, Changsun Gu was oblivious to his state until the Second Elder's remark. Then, flipping his hand, a mirror materialized in his palm.
    Looking at his pig-like reflection in the mirror, Changsun Gu was taken aback, hardly believing it was himself. Finally, he clenched his teeth and glowered at Qinchuan, enunciating word by word with hatred, "You wretch! Today I must kill you!"
    He transformed his palm into a fist and charged at Qinchuan with a furious punch.
    Chi Shan and the others, not knowing why Changsun Gu bore enmity towards Qinchuan, were shocked to see him making a move on Qinchuan and immediately cried out in alarm, "Fifth Elder, you mustn't!"
    The Red Luan, perched on Qinchuan's shoulder, spread its wings, ready to act.
    However, Qinchuan suddenly waved his hand and shouted, "Scram!"
    Immediately after, Changsun Gu was seen flying backward, rapidly turning into a tiny dot in the sky, disappearing beyond the horizon, likely having been blasted off Fusang Mountain.
    Chi Shan and the others twitched in the corners of their mouths, looking at Qinchuan with even more respect, "Isn't that too terrifying? To send someone flying so far with a mere wave of his hand?"
    What they didn't know was that Qinchuan had intentionally held back. He needed to use Changsun Gu to draw out those hiding in the shadows. Thus, although the move seemed very intimidating, sending Changsun Gu flying, it was, in fact, not intended to harm his life.

 Chapter 274 Chi Hai

    With the matter settled, the four of them made their way down the mountain along the original path. Discover stories at My Virtual Library EmpireA flash of brilliance, and Qinchuan's figure was the first to appear in front of the Taoist Hall.
    Jiang Yan, the disciple guarding the Taoist Hall, had been stationed at the exit of the forbidden area. Now, seeing Qinchuan finally coming out, his figure shifted, his hands forming claws as he grasped toward Qinchuan's shoulders.
    He shouted in a loud and stern voice, "Senior Brother, you have trespassed into the forbidden area and committed a grave offense. Come with me immediately to admit your wrongdoing in front of the Sect Leader."
    Jiang Yan was just a menial disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect, in charge of cleaning the Taoist Hall on ordinary days. His strength itself was only at the Tempering Body Realm; let alone facing Qinchuan, he would be no match even for an ordinary Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator.
    Yet he still acted boldly without a trace of fear.
    However, before Jiang Yan could finish his sentence, three more figures appeared behind Qinchuan.
    The person at the front suddenly raised his arm lightly, and an overwhelming force met his claws, followed by a sweeping motion of the sleeve. Jiang Yan felt a tremendous force push him backward, causing him to retreat five or six steps before he could stabilize himself.
    He also recognized the person, astonished, "Sect Leader!"
    In his heart, Jiang Yan couldn't believe he was facing the Sect Leader himself. He thought that Qinchuan had been caught trespassing into the forbidden area by the Sect Leader and had been personally expelled. The Sect Leader was here, in his understanding, to question him about his duties.
    Ashamed, he bowed his head and said, "Disciple Jiang Yan has failed to guard the forbidden area. Please, Sect Leader and all the elders, punish me."
    Chi Shan and the others instantly recognized that Jiang Yan had misunderstood Qinchuan.
    But Qinchuan's identity was top secret, known only within their Chi Clan; it absolutely could not be disclosed to outsiders. Keeping a straight face, they replied, "Young Master Qin is an honored guest of our sect. From now on, he may move freely in any area and must not be obstructed."
    Jiang Yan's face showed shock, his eyes wide and mouth agape as he looked at Qinchuan. This young man was clearly only around sixteen years of age.
    How could he have become such an honored guest of the sect, to be treated with such respect by the Sect Leader?
    At this moment, Qinchuan stepped forward with his hands clasped behind his back, approvingly saying, "This boy is not bad. It's rare to have a heart dedicated to protecting the sect's path. Although his realm is low, he can be nurtured to be an excellent Protector."
    Having said this, he walked towards the grand hall on his own.
    Chi Shan nodded thoughtfully to himself.
    After a pause, he said, "Your name is Jiang Yan, right? You no longer need to do menial tasks. Come to the Heavenly Spirit Cover tomorrow and join my disciples for cultivation."
    Without paying further attention to Jiang Yan, he followed in Qinchuan's footsteps.
    Jiang Yan watched the departing foursome, dumbfounded, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
    He entered the Burning Heaven Sect at the age of eight but was always just a menial disciple, not even an outer disciple, and after over six years of stumbling cultivation, he was still in the Tempering Body Realm.
    Today, he was assigned to sweep the Taoist Hall and, in an oversight, had allowed Qinchuan to infiltrate the forbidden area.
    The forbidden area was clearly only accessible to the elders, and he didn't know how Qinchuan managed to enter safely, but since Qinchuan had intruded on his watch, he would inevitably face punishment if discovered by the elders and the Sect Leader.
    Therefore, he had been guarding the vicinity of the forbidden area, intending to persuade Qinchuan to admit his guilt once he emerged.
    But he hadn't expected that not only was Qinchuan not punished, but he was also treated with respect by the Sect Leader and both the Great Elder and the Second Elder.
    Most unexpectedly, it was merely because of a few words from that young man that the Sect Leader decided to take him in as a direct disciple.
    From menial to direct disciple, all because of a single sentence from the young man!
    Having realized what happened, Jiang Yan was overwhelmed with excitement, shouting, "Thank you, Young Master Qin! Thank you, Sect Leader!"
    What he didn't know was that Qinchuan had just noticed the presence of a sincere heart within him when he made his move.
    People with a sincere heart should not be treated as ordinary; regardless of their innate talent, they possess a unique perseverance that makes their early cultivation extremely slow, and even ten years might not be enough to break through the Tempering Body Realm.
    But one day, they will have an epiphany and embark on the straightforward path of cultivation, advancing at an incredible pace.
    And indeed, such individuals are particularly fit to be nurtured as Protectors of the sect.
    Qinchuan only casually mentioned it to prevent that person from being buried in obscurity.
    He didn't bother with this minor interlude.
    After entering the grand hall, Qinchuan went straight towards a small door in the back and entered the rear hall.
    Passing through the rear hall, he climbed dozens of steps and then arrived at a winding path, which was like a maze with numerous forks, and the sides of the path were sporadically lined with fine stones.
    Qinchuan lightly tapped his feet, moving forward by leaping back and forth in a very peculiar manner on the path and the stones.
    Chi Shan and the others followed with the same stride, because the path contained hidden prohibitions. If one did not move with the correct movement technique and route, they would surely trigger the prohibitions and invoke an attack from the earth fire.
    The three of them had not expected Qinchuan to be even more proficient than themselves, but then they remembered that he was the person from their memories and immediately understood.
    It took the time of one cup of tea to get through this prohibition.
    At the end of the path was a spiritual academy, with many spiritual herbs planted inside, exuding waves of fragrance that had soul-soothing and calming effects.
    In the center of the courtyard stood a thatched cottage, with a large patch of purple bamboo planted behind it, also having a marvelous effect of calming the mind.
    Feeling the arrival of Qinchuan and the others, a weak voice came from the cottage.
    "Master... is it you... have you come?"
    After a hundred thousand years, the voice of the little lad of just over ten years old had long changed, yet Qinchuan instantly recognized that it was indeed Chi Tian's son¡ªChi Hai.
    However, this voice was intermittent, weak like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment.
    Although Qinchuan had guessed that Chi Hai was in trouble, he never imagined it to be so serious. Chi Hai's voice clearly lacked vitality, and if not rescued in time, he feared that within a month, Chi Hai would perish.
    Qinchuan quickly stepped into the courtyard, pushed open the door, and went inside.
    Chi Shan and the others remained outside the cottage and did not follow further. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The inside of the thatched cottage was empty except for a meditation cushion placed in the center.
    A white-bearded old man was sitting cross-legged on the cushion.
    The old man's complexion was pale, with not a trace of blood, and he seemed to be between clarity and delirium.
    Qinchuan's Innate Pupils moved, and a few flashes of light shone in his eyes, seeing everything clearly. To his shock, Chi Hai had lost six of his seven souls already.
    The fact that he could maintain his life force and consciousness was entirely due to his cultivation level at the peak of Quasi-Emperor. However, he was at his wit's end, and his last remaining spirit was also beginning to dissipate.
    When Chi Hai sensed Qinchuan entering, his originally weak voice suddenly mixed with a touch of excitement.
    He spoke intermittently, "Chi Hai... has seen... seen the... Master..."
    Qinchuan saw Chi Hai struggling to get up, wanting to stand up and pay his respects.
    Stepping forward, he held him down and said calmly, "Sit down and be at peace. If you keep moving recklessly, the last soul that could persist for thirty days will completely disintegrate in no more than seven days."
    As he spoke, he placed one hand on Chi Hai's Heavenly Spirit Cover.
    With a thought, the soul of the Asura Great Emperor from his own sea of consciousness instantly entered Chi Hai's, stabilizing all directions, and Chi Hai's gradually dissipating soul stopped disintegrating under the pressure of the Emperor's might.
    Chi Hai was tremendously shocked as he realized the sudden presence of a Great Emperor's soul within his sea of consciousness. The pressure was so immense that even though the soul deliberately retracted its might, facing it, Chi Hai still felt like an ant gazing at a mountain, incomparable.
    Thousands of miles away, in the imperial palace of the Ancient Kingdom, a Great Emperor stood on a platform resembling an altar, uttering words as he bowed in the direction of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    At the same moment that Qinchuan's Great Emperor soul suppressed Chi Hai's sea of consciousness,
    The Great Emperor suddenly felt a stifling sensation in his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood.
    The Emperor's pupils shrank, and he looked towards the distance in shock as if his gaze could reach the Burning Heaven Sect to probe into what had happened.

 Chapter 275 Ambush

    From the moment Qinchuan laid eyes on Chi Hai, he knew why his soul and spirits were shattered.He had fallen prey to the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation.
    Once the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation was laid out, the caster would harness the power of the brightest seven Diwei stars each year to hook away the divine sense and soul of the person within the formation.
    After forty-nine years, the soul and spirits of the person inside the formation would disperse, their true spirit would not enter reincarnation, and they would be directly absorbed into the Immortal Burial Site, making it a true soul-annihilating formation, exceedingly sinister.
    Breaking this formation was actually simple because it relied on the power of the seven stars to lure the divine sense and soul of the person inside. Therefore, the Great Formation must be set up somewhere around the victim.
    The first method was to find the 49 formation points and destroy them. Then the formation would be broken.
    The second method, if the victim realized something was wrong and immediately left the range of the Great Formation and did not enter it again, they could also escape unharmed.
    However, since the enemy intended to target a Quasi-Emperor, the person casting the spell must be of Great Emperor Level. It was likely that the formation covered the whole Fusang Mountain. Without an intent to search, it was not easy to discover those 49 formation points.
    Moreover, the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation was notoriously vicious and despicable. Cultivators despised it, and it had already disappeared from history along with the people of Netherworld Hall. Now that it had reappeared in the cultivation world, not to mention Chi Hai, even Great Emperors who recognized this formation were few.
    Chi Hai was also an ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect, spending years on Fusang Mountain, never leaving. That was why he was secretly plotted against and ended up in the state he was in today.
    Qinchuan wasn't wrong. The next month, on that day, would be the brightest day of the Diwei seven stars, the last day for the soul summoning of the Seven Stars.
    At that time, Chi Hai's true spirit would shatter and he would no longer have the power to return.
    Fortunately, he had climbed the mountain in time; the Great Emperor's Divine Soul suppressed Chi Hai's divine sense and soul, preserving a glimmer of life.
    Qinchuan gazed into the distance, stars flickering in his eyes as he muttered, "Netherworld Hall again! Good, very good! It seems this young master has been missing for too long, making you forget fear!"
    First, the supreme treasure deep within the Great Wilderness, now targeting the Burning Heaven Sect, Netherworld Hall's actions were certainly deliberate.
    But his gaze soon retracted. What's most important right now was to solve Chi Hai's trouble. As for Netherworld Hall, if they had any schemes, they would inevitably clash sooner or later.
    Now, only a trace of Chi Hai's soul and spirits remained. Although Qinchuan's Asura Emperor Soul was suppressing it for the moment, if they couldn't quickly summon back the remaining strands, he wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer.
    After preventing the further dissipation of Chi Hai's divine soul, Qinchuan left the room and beckoned to Chi Shan and two others who were guarding outside to come in.
    Then he took out the Spring and Autumn Brush and waved it in the void.
    The tip of the brush released the power of the Dao, turning it into paper.
    After a while, a paper filled with characters drifted down from the void.
    With a gentle wave from Qinchuan, it floated into the hands of the Great Elder.
    Qinchuan said, "Gather these items listed on the paper as quickly as possible."
    The Great Elder looked at it and saw that the paper was filled with Heavenly Materials and Treasures.
    Destiny Glass, Silver Feather Immortal Rock, Spirit Fox Root...
    Though the Great Elder was not skilled in the art of formation, he could tell that most of these items were commonly used materials for setting up formations.
    The Great Elder was right; Qinchuan was indeed preparing to set up a formation.
    Chi Hai's soul had been hooked away by the seven Diwei stars, scattered between heaven and earth. At this point, the only way to save Chi Hai was to lay down a Soul Capturing Formation, summon back the dispersed divine sense and soul, and restore him.
    The Great Elder took another close look at the list and then continued, "Most of the materials are available in the Burning Heaven Sect's Spirit Repository; only a few are somewhat difficult to find. However, it's not a big deal for our sect, and we should be able to locate them within three days."
    Qinchuan nodded. This Soul Capturing Formation was not a defying heavenly formation, so the materials required were not hard to come by. Nevertheless, he reminded, "The rest are not an issue, but the Tianyuan Horn only comes from the Tianyuan beast itself. If I'm not mistaken, only the Jiuxiang Ancient Country breeds these creatures; you'll probably have to go to some lengths to get one."
    The Great Elder didn't understand the reason and asked with confusion, "While it is true that only the Jiuxiang Ancient Country produces the Tianyuan Horn, it is rarely used, hence it's not considered a treasure there. Why would you say that, young master?"
    Qinchuan waved his hand without explaining and said, "You'll understand the reasons behind this after a while. Just go prepare these materials for now. If the Jiuxiang Ancient Country truly refuses to give up the Tianyuan Horn, head to the southern part of the Great Swamp, the Poisonous Mire. There, you might find a wild Xuan Tian Giant Elephant, and half an elephant tusk might suffice as a replacement."
    Although the Great Elder did not know what formation Qinchuan intended to set up, he knew the matter concerned the ancestral figure of the sect, so he dared not be careless and immediately agreed to leave and prepare.
    After watching the Great Elder leave, Qinchuan flicked his Spring and Autumn Brush once more, and the principles of the Dao interwoven in the air, forming a piece of Dao paper.
    Soon after, a massive Dao diagram illustrated with pictures descended from the void, floating down into the hands of the Second Elder.
    The Second Elder looked closely and found that the diagram depicted Wei Wei's Fusang Mountain, with certain places marked by small circles on the mountain.
    Upon counting, there were roughly one hundred marked points.
    Not understanding the purpose, the Second Elder looked at Qinchuan with confusion.
    Without explaining too much, Qinchuan simply said, "These points on the map, Second Elder, I need you to personally investigate. Within a ten-mile radius, you may discover some Heavenly Treasures Materials. Collect them all. Remember, this task must be done by yourself without anyone else's knowledge."
    With Qinchuan's words, he quickly grasped the situation, surmising that someone was setting up a Great Formation in Fusang Mountain, plotting against their ancestor. How could he then let someone else handle this matter?
    He agreed right away and hastily left.
    Having seen the two depart, Qinchuan put away the Spring and Autumn Brush, then turned to ask Chi Shan beside him, "Your Burning Heaven Sect borders the Jiuxiang Ancient Country. Has there been any unusual activity from them in the past thousand years?"
    When Qinchuan had encountered Zhong Yun and Changsun Gu on the mountain earlier, he had already recognized the Jiuxiang Heart Sutra they practiced, clearly key confidants of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's imperial family, and their infiltration of the Burning Heaven Sect had a purpose.
    Initially, he thought that the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, coveting the Fusang tree at the mountain peak of the Burning Heaven Sect, had planted spies within the sect, waiting for an opportunity to overthrow it.
    But after encountering Chi Hai, he discarded that possibility.
    Because the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation directly eradicates the opponent's True Spirit, which violates the Heavenly Dao. Setting up this formation not only requires a vast amount of materials and Spiritual Power but also damages the fortune of those who lay it. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    And to confront a Quasi-Emperor, even for the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, would surely damage the nation's destiny.
    National destiny, ephemeral as it may seem, does possess true existence. A weakening national destiny cannot be compensated for by a single Fusang tree.
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    Furthermore, it's highly possible that the Jiuxiang Ancient Country is entangled with the Netherworld Hall.
    Thus, it was easy to infer that their plotting was inevitably not as simple as just the Fusang tree.
    Chi Shan was taken aback, putting together Qinchuan's previous words. He then realized, asking, "Are you suggesting, young master, that a force is scheming against the ancestor? And this force is the Jiuxiang Ancient Country?"
    Qinchuan nodded but did not continue the conversation.
    Chi Shan stood off to the side, deep in thought with furrowed brows. He could not think of anything amiss with the Jiuxiang Ancient Country over these thousands of years.
    Seeing he couldn't get anywhere with Chi Shan, Qinchuan shook his head and strode away.
    After some time, his voice floated over from afar, "Place the Soul Calming Lamp you borrowed from the Tianyuan Royal Family seven feet from where the young one from Chi Hai's feet meet."
    Chi Shan, still pondering the matters of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, was startled by Qinchuan's words and remembered the Soul Calming Lamp borrowed from the Tianyuan Royal Family, immediately producing it.
    At that moment, a flash of insight crossed his mind, and he suddenly recalled some matters.

 Chapter 276 Conspiracy

    Chi Shan tried to speak again, only to find that Qinchuan had vanished at the end of the small path.Chi Shan did not follow after him, but took out the Soul Calming Lamp from his storage space and entered the room of the ancestor. As per Qinchuan's instructions, he placed the Soul Calming Lamp at the foot of the ancestor.
    Chi Hai's condition had stabilized, with his Asura Emperor Soul suppressing the remnant soul, coupled with the blessing of the Soul Calming Lamp, a Supreme Dao Artifact, his last wisp of soul was sufficient to last until the Great Elder gathered all the materials.
    Before this, there was no use in Qinchuan staying there.
    In the following days, Qinchuan was not idle, leaving early and returning late on his own, and Chi Shan rarely saw him in the hall.
    Qinchuan understood that there were many forces in the shadows targeting the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Besides the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, there could be other forces involved, and he now needed to figure out as soon as possible which other forces were partaking, and what were their intentions? For how long they had been hiding in the shadows, some might be aiming for the Fusang Tree, while others might not.
    However, whether they were or not, Qinchuan had no intention of letting these people go.
    Although he did not personally establish the Burning Heaven Sect, he had put effort into it, so since these people dared to harbor intentions, they must be ready for annihilation.
    However, having stood in the Great Wilderness for over a hundred thousand years, the Burning Heaven Sect had deep reserves. Though protected by many Mountain Protection Arrays, these people had been plotting for a long time, and such arrays would hardly stop them, especially now that the Burning Heaven Sect's strongest force, Chi Hai, was unable to fight against the enemies.
    The Burning Heaven Hall was unlike the summit of Fusang Mountain, where Qinchuan, backed by the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, was unmatched. Around Burning Heaven Hall, he had to lay out other means in order to ensnare those people all at once, and this was what he had been busily arranging.
    During these days, Chi Shan also came looking for him, mentioning a strange event from the Myriad Manifestation Ancient Country a thousand years ago.
    A thousand years earlier, the Myriad Manifestation Ancient Country had asked the Tianyuan Nation to borrow the Soul Calming Lamp.
    The relationship between Tianyuan Nation and Jiuxiang Ancient Country was not as friendly as with the Burning Heaven Sect.
    There had always been border disputes between the two nations, with the Jiuxiang Ancient Country invading and occupying lands of the Tianyuan Nation multiple times, making their relationship akin to fire and water.
    Naturally, Tianyuan Nation would not lend the Soul Calming Lamp to an enemy.
    However, what was strange was that Jiuxiang Ancient Country seemed desperate to borrow it, with Emperor Yun Huan personally visiting Tianyuan Nation to negotiate. Yun Huan not only agreed to return the previously occupied territories of Tianyuan Nation but also ceded the hundred thousand miles of land with the richest Mysterious Crystal mine, located south of Tianyuan and north of Jiuxiang, to Tianyuan Nation.
    In the end, they even took an oath by the Heavenly Dao to become friendly nations and never invade each other again, and thus they borrowed the Soul Calming Lamp.
    Burning Heaven Sect also inquired, and back then, there was no word of any soul in Jiuxiang Ancient Country being damaged, so it was unknown why they needed the Soul Calming Lamp. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire
    While Chi Shan did not know, Qinchuan had a clear understanding.
    The Netherworld Hall was adept at cultivating the soul, and the Soul Calming Lamp was one of the best soul cultivation Dao Artifacts on the Divine Wilderness Continent; thinking of this, it became clear why Jiuxiang Ancient Country needed the artifact.
    With that said, Jiuxiang Ancient Country had already colluded with the Netherworld Hall a thousand years prior.
    Yet Qinchuan had always been clueless about why exactly Netherworld Hall and Jiuxiang Ancient Country went through so much trouble to plot against the Burning Heaven Sect. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    After setting up his tactics in the dark, Qinchuan began to stroll leisurely in the mountains, waiting quietly.
    In these days, Qinchuan also met many disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect and discovered that besides Jiuxiang Ancient Country's spies, there were also people from Heavenly Sword Sect and Jiuli Ghost Sect, and he noted down the remaining small forces one by one.
    Most of the Burning Heaven Sect disciples had also heard that someone named Qinchuan had joined the sect, bypassing the sect's assessment and being directly taken as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader.
    Initially, most disciples did not believe that the Sect Leader had taken a direct disciple.
    But quite a few elders' disciples went over to their elders and subtly probed, and they all received the news that the Sect Leader had indeed taken in a new direct disciple recently.
    Although no one explicitly said who it was, they had all recognized it must be this Qinchuan who returned to the mountain with the Sect Leader on that very day.
    Many who saw Qinchuan couldn't help but comment, "Is this kid the new disciple the Sect Leader just took in?"
    "Merely at the Meridian Opening Realm, I really don't know what kind of dogshit luck he had for the Sect Leader to take special notice of him!" Another disciple looked at him with disdain, naturally assuming that Qinchuan must not have become the Sect Leader's disciple through normal means and must have gotten the position through the back door.
    Even more disciples could hardly wait and wanted to humiliate Qinchuan thoroughly in the upcoming sect competition.
    The sect competition was an event held by the Burning Heaven Sect every ten years for disciple selection.
    Burning Heaven Sect's inner disciples could be divided into menial disciples, outer sect disciples, inner sect disciples, true disciples, and direct disciples.
    The cultivation resources available to each level of disciples varied widely, with the resources obtained by one outer seat disciple enough for ten menial disciples to cultivate, and those obtained by an inner seat disciple far exceeding ten times that of an outer sect disciple, with the resources of true disciples being ten times that of the inner sect disciples.
    As for direct disciples, they are ones who have already been taken as direct disciples by the elders of the sect and can directly obtain resources from their masters, which could be described as inexhaustible.
    Advancement from menial, outer sect, and inner sect disciple levels was quite simple, with the opportunity to apply for advancement trials once each year, passing the trial meant advancing one level.
    However, upon reaching the level of true disciple, to be taken as a direct disciple by the elders and the Sect Leader quite required destiny.
    If you possessed clever talent and were noticed by an elder with a 'Wisdom Eye,' you could be taken directly as a direct disciple; even if you were lucky enough, you could advance directly from a menial disciple to a direct disciple.
    Besides that, the only other opportunity to be promoted to a direct disciple was at this decennial selective competition.
    This disciple selection competition was divided into preliminaries and finals, with disciples from the four different levels being mixed and divided into four groups, alphabetically from A to D, with each group competing in pairs to select 25 winners.
    Finally, a hundred competitors from the four groups would participate in the finals, and placements in the sect competition would be rewarded with corresponding cultivation prizes.
    In addition, among these hundred winners, the top ten would mostly be noticed by the elders and taken as direct disciples.
    With the impending sect competition, most of the disciples in the sect were talking about it.
    And just as the enthusiasm of the various disciples was high, a rumor spread within the Burning Heaven Sect that this year's champion of the sect competition would be awarded a Fusang Fruit.
    As disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, they were naturally aware of the Fusang Fruit.
    Though they had also received news that the Fusang Fruit would ripen soon, many disciples didn't believe it.
    "What? A Fusang Fruit as the top prize for the sect competition?"
    "How is that possible? The Fusang Fruit condenses only once every hundred thousand years, and even for the Sect Leader and the Great Elders, it's a rare treasure; how could it be used as a reward?"
    But as the day of the competition drew near, the Sect Leader personally came out and declared that the reward for this competition was indeed a Fusang Fruit, and the prizes for the top ten had been increased.
    Moreover, in addition to this, there was an additional Great Elders Competition set up for this competition, where the sect's Great Elders would compete against each other to allow the disciples to witness the way of the sages above, and in the Great Elders Competition, the final victor would also receive a Supreme Dao Artifact as a reward.
    With the Sect Leader's personal decree, everyone's doubts were dispelled.
    With this, not only the various disciples but even the elders were rubbing their hands in anticipation, preparing to fight for a good place in the competition, and many elders who had been in closed-door cultivation for years emerged, wanting to compete for this Supreme Dao Artifact.
    Qinchuan saw that the atmosphere in the Burning Heaven Sect's mountain had changed imperceptibly, and everything was developing in the direction he had anticipated.

 Chapter 277 The Great Sect Competition

    These pieces of information were exactly what Qinchuan had instructed Chi Shan to spread out.The purpose was to mobilize more disciples and elders to participate in this grand competition.
    Then, during the sect competition, both sides would employ their spells and consume the strength of the elders and disciples.
    This would make those lurking in the shadows think that this was a perfect opportunity to wipe out the Burning Heaven Sect in one fell swoop; when that time came, Qinchuan would further fan the flames from within, exposing all those hidden enemies.
    And what Qinchuan was doing now was simply waiting.
    After two more days had passed, the preliminaries of the once-in-a-decade sect competition finally began.
    In the past, the Great Elder and the Second Elder were in charge of this matter, but this year, both of them had been sent away by Qinchuan and were not in the sect, leaving the Seventh and Ninth Elders in charge of the competition.
    These two were the elders who had followed by the side of the Burning Heaven Saint Heir, Yu Chiye, originally known as Chi Qing and Chi Shui, sons of the Great Elder Zhang and the Second Elder respectively.
    It was these two who had suspected Qinchuan's identity when they first met him and had stopped Yu Chiye from provoking Qinchuan.
    After Qinchuan arrived at the Burning Heaven Sect, the Sect Leader personally confirmed his identity, causing great fear in both of them.
    On this day, while Qinchuan was having an early meal, Chi Qing and Chi Shui came together, wishing to invite Qinchuan to join them in watching the grand competition among the disciples of the sect.
    Qinchuan found it amusing in his heart; these two were surely sent by the Chi Shan Sect. Knowing his identity, observing the competition was merely a pretext, likely wanting Qinchuan to offer some guidance to the younger generation.
    Seeing through their little scheme, Qinchuan did not refuse; he also wanted to see the current strength of the various levels of disciples within the Burning Heaven Sect.
    After his meal, he set off together with the two elders.
    Accompanying them was also the Burning Heaven Saint Heir, Yu Chiye.
    It turned out that the Seventh and Eighth Elders were afraid that Yu Chiye would not let go of his grudge and seek out Qinchuan again, thinking it would be very good to take this opportunity to resolve some of their conflicts.
    Yu Chiye was not of the Chi Clan bloodline, so he was unaware of Qinchuan's true identity.
    During the martial arts conference, he had wanted to teach Qinchuan a harsh lesson, but he was stopped by the two elders, which annoyed him greatly.
    After Qinchuan arrived at the Burning Heaven Sect, he learned that Qinchuan had been taken as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader which fanned the flames of his anger even more.
    You should know that he had been the Saint Heir for a year, and although he hadn't yet been taken as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader, he was confident that within three years, he would surely become a direct descendant of the Sect Leader.
    He did not expect that someone would suddenly cut in halfway and Qin Qinchuan beat him to the punch.
    What virtues and abilities does this Qinchuan possess to be favored by the Sect Leader?
    However, the Seventh and Eighth Elders repeatedly instructed him not to provoke Qinchuan.
    Plus, Qinchuan had become the center of attention during the martial arts conference, with even saints and Supreme Saints engrossed in his martial path.
    Thus, although he was seething with rage, deep down he was reluctant to completely fall out with Qinchuan.
    But the humiliation of that day, combined with the fact that Qinchuan had snatched away the position of being the Sect Leader's direct disciple, filled him with deep hatred for Qinchuan.
    Anger mixed with respect, dual emotions intertwined, yet he never showed them outwardly.
    "Hmph, a gentleman cannot rest until he has avenged his grudges. I'll have to find an opportunity to make you properly embarrass yourself!"
    Yu Chiye, walking beside the trio, thought to himself in silence.
    It wasn't long before the three arrived at the Burning Heaven Sect's largest and lowest-level arena.
    At the time, the vast arena was thronged with people, a veritable sea of humanity.
    Four circular stages were situated in four directions, each displaying a faint barrier. These were jointly set by Chi Shan along with several Supreme Saint Elders to prevent accidental injuries to the innocent.
    Around each of the stages were several protectors maintaining the order outside of their respective stages.
    The preliminary competition lasted for three days and was divided into three rounds. Today was only the first day of the competition, so the arena was at its most crowded and busiest.
    After Chi Qing and Chi Shui instructed Yu Chiye and Qinchuan, they went to inspect the A and B groups respectively. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Following the crowd, Qinchuan made his way towards a large stage marked with the character "Bing".
    Seeing the direction Qinchuan was headed in, Yu Chiye glanced at the three protectors around the Bing Arena and thought, "Hmph, I was worried about how to make you embarrass yourself, but since you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, you can't blame this Saint Heir."
    With that thought, he immediately followed and squeezing out a few traces of a smile, he said to Qinchuan, "Brother Qin, this way, please!"
    Although he was a Saint Heir and had been with the Burning Heaven Sect for quite some time, since Qinchuan was a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he also had to respectfully call him Brother Qin.
    Qinchuan glanced at Yu Chiye. Without activating his Innate Pupils, he could still see that Yu Chiye had ill intentions.
    However, Qinchuan actually had a higher regard for Yu Chiye now. During the Martial Arts convention, due to practicing the Nine Yang True Intent, the young man's real intent could hardly be restrained, making him irascible. Qinchuan merely gave him a few casual tips.
    To his surprise, after a few days without seeing each other, Yu Chiye truly eliminated the influence of the Cultivation Technique on his temperament, reined in his temper, and was now capable of scheming against him in the shadows.
    He did not expose Yu Chiye but walked unhurriedly in the direction he was leading.
    The three protectors in charge of maintaining order and overseeing the combat on the Bing Stage, upon seeing Yu Chiye approach, all nodded and bowed with the utmost respect.
    The three protectors were brothers and looked almost identical. One could only distinguish them by their hair.
    The older brother with a wisp of white beard was named Gong Hong, the second brother with a tuft of black beard was called Gong Hai, and the youngest without a beard was Gong Miao.
    The three had long been aware of the Saint Heir's reputation, and even though they had not had much interaction, they had heard of the Saint Heir's arrogant and volatile nature.
    But the scene that followed took the three by surprise. Yu Chiye bowed deeply in a courteous manner.
    Though the three protectors were older, with Yu Chiye being the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect and his status exalted, neither party really needed to bow to the other.
    Seeing Yu Chiye give such a grand bow, which wasn't as arrogant as the rumors suggested, they all stood tall with proud expressions.
    They thought to themselves, "After all, he is a junior. Even if he is a Saint Heir, in front of this protector, he must still be respectful."
    Gong Hong, standing at the forefront and catching sight of Qinchuan beside Yu Chiye, saw him standing with his hands behind his back, showing no intention of bowing in respect. Displeased, Gong Hong frowned and asked, "Whose disciple is this? Doesn't he know to show proper courtesy and bow when he sees this protector?" Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
    Qinchuan had been observing the sparring disciples on the stage. Though their moves were adequate, they were mostly for show and not likely to achieve greatness.
    Upon hearing Gong Hong's words, Qinchuan said disdainfully, "Who do you think you are? Deserving of my bow? I fear that if you received one bow from me, you couldn't bear it, and your True Spirit would collapse."
    Qinchuan's words were not without merit; his body contained the Asura Emperor Soul, which could withstand a bow from a Great Emperor of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom and even cause harm to the bower.
    Gong Hong, being only in the Immortal Platform Realm, indeed could not withstand a bow from Qinchuan.
    However, these words sounded completely different to Gong Hong, and he was about to lose his temper.
    Yu Chiye chuckled to himself, having already heard of the Gong Clan brothers' reputation for vanity and their narrow-mindedness. Their disciples who did not show proper respect were seen as challenging their authority, and here was Qinchuan, not only showing no respect but even brazenly provoking them. He truly did not know whether to live or die.

 Chapter 278 Rotten Fish and Shrimp

    Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library EmpireYu Chiye stepped forward, subtly moving between the two, and chuckled softly.
    With feigned sincerity, Yu Chiye said, "It seems I have been negligent in not introducing everyone to each other. Let me do the honors."
    "This is Protector Gong Hong. Not yet three hundred, he has already reached the Late Stage of the Immortal Platform Realm. It is a foregone conclusion that he will become an elder of our sect in the future."
    Hearing Yu Chiye's words, Gong Hong walked with his nose in the air, his demeanor even more arrogant as he gave Qinchuan a disdainful glance.
    "And this is Protector Gong Hai¡­"
    It wasn't long before Yu Chiye had introduced all three names in turn.
    In contrast, Qinchuan seemed to turn a deaf ear, standing unmovable as a mountain as he watched the competitors on the stage, not sparing the three Gong brothers a single glance.
    The three protectors were taken aback, not expecting this youngster to be so impolite as to not even consider the protectors worthy of his attention.
    Yu Chiye, already aware of Qinchuan's unabashed arrogance, a glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes.
    He then turned to Gong Hong and said, "Protector Gong, this brother Qinchuan is a direct disciple of our Sect Leader. He has only recently joined our sect and is not yet familiar with our rules. Please excuse his ignorance."
    Upon hearing this, Gong Hong's expression turned icy; with a sweep of his sleeve and a cold huff, he said, "No wonder this brat is so presumptuous. You are that Qinchuan who was taken in as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader."
    Gong Hai chimed in, "He is merely at the Meridian Opening Realm. I wonder what sort of Soul-Confusing Formation he used to deceive the Sect Leader."
    The two mocked and ridiculed him, but Qinchuan continued to ignore them, focusing on the match above the stage, truly treating the three as inconsequential, which infuriated them.
    Gong Miao, the most tempered of the three brothers, couldn't help but speak up, "Humph, posturing as if you understand the true essence of Martial Arts, when you are just at the Meridian Opening Realm. Can you even comprehend it?"
    Qinchuan glanced at the three and scoffed, "Ridiculous, if I don't understand the true essence of Martial Arts, do you few rotten shrimps and stinking fish have the right to say you do?"
    "You¡­ insolent¡­"
    Gong Hong's face turned red with anger. Not yet three hundred years old and already in the Late Stage of the Immortal Platform Realm, he was considered a genius. In the Burning Heaven Sect, all disciples treated him with utmost respect, and now someone was actually pointing at his nose, calling him rotten shrimp and stinking fish.
    If not for the crowd and the confusion, he really would have liked to slap Qinchuan to death on the spot.
    Just then, the round of competition on the stage ended and two more disciples ascended to compete. Qinchuan caught sight of the two and his interest was piqued.
    He swept a disdainful glance at the Gong brothers and jeered, "You don't accept being called out for not understanding the true essence of Martial Arts and being likened to rotten shrimp and stinking fish, shall we make a bet then? Whoever loses has to kneel and kowtow three times, calling the winner 'Grandfather'."
    Gong Hong, suppressing the anger raging in his heart, asked gruffly, "What shall we bet on?"
    "How about betting on which of these two will win?" Qinchuan pointed at the two facing off in the arena, about to start their battle.
    Gong Hong was in charge of this particular tournament. Although provoked by Qinchuan, he had been paying attention to the match.
    In the arena, to the left stood a female disciple clad in green, looking efficient and capable. Strands of her azure hair fluttered in a breeze, and from a distance, she appeared strikingly heroic, her cultivation having reached the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    On the right stood a male disciple, short and frail-looking, with a sallow complexion. To the uninformed, he might have seemed like a refugee rather than a disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    He appeared languid, as if his body was too weak to even hold the longsword in his hand, and upon closer inspection, he was merely at the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Gong Hong said sheepishly, "With these two competing, it's obvious at a glance who will win and who will lose; what's there to bet on? Don't tell me you're betting on Huang Tian to win?"
    Huang Tian was indeed the frail-looking young man, listed as an outer sect disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect. His opponent, the woman with a valiant presence, was named Jiang Yi. She had been promoted to an inner sect disciple last year. It was clear who would win and who would lose between them.
    Although Gong Hong desperately wanted to make Qinchuan kneel and call him grandpa right then, in his eyes, there was no suspense in the battle between these two.
    Both sides had bet on Jiang Yi to win, so the round would be a draw, naturally negating the need for a wager.
    To declare a winner, this young lad would have to be out of his mind to bet on Huang Tian winning.
    Qinchuan shook his head, scoffing, "Of course, this young master is betting on the youth to win. Otherwise, how could I prove the shortsightedness of you all?"
    "What?"
    The three Gong brothers looked at each other, you looked at me, and I looked at you, momentarily at a loss for what Qinchuan was plotting.
    Even after thinking it over, Gong Hong couldn't fathom why Qinchuan would think to bet on Huang Tian winning.
    After pondering for a while, a thought struck him, "Could it be that this lad knows he's offended me, the protector, and is now scared? Yet due to his pride, he refuses to admit his wrongs and is using this gambling ploy to find a way out, ultimately to apologize with gifts?"
    "Hmm... It must be so!"
    The more Gong Hong thought about it, the more he was convinced that this was Qinchuan's intention.
    Having figured out the logic, Gong Hong's gaze towards Qinchuan changed.
    He thought, "This lad is stubborn as a mule. Fine, since you have a repentant heart, I'll play along with this charade!"
    Then he stroked his goatee, standing proudly with the anger on his face dissipating. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He said, "Alright then. Since the lad is willing, let's settle it. Whoever loses will kneel and kowtow three times, calling the other grandpa is enough!"
    Qinchuan saw the change in Gong Hong and immediately guessed the thoughts in his mind, choosing not to expose him.
    He spoke indifferently, "Since you fear losing face and dare not call this young master grandpa, then let's drop this condition."
    Gong Hai and Gong Miao noticed Gong Hong was trying to give Qinchuan a way out, but the latter was completely ungrateful. In unison, they scolded angrily, "You ingrate! Our elder brother is kindly giving you face, and you don't appreciate it."
    "Since you two don't agree, then this wager will still apply to both of you," Qinchuan said disdainfully, picking his ears.
    Gong Hai and Gong Miao exchanged glances, then looked at Qinchuan as if he were a fool.
    Gong Hai then said sinisterly, "That suits me fine. Today I want to hear you call me grandpa personally!"
    Yu Chiye, watching from the side, couldn't be happier, thinking, "Soon I'll see this lad kneel and kowtow. As a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, to do such a shameful act, who knows if he might get kicked out of the sect."
    Thinking about how Qinchuan could be expelled from the sect and the position of Sect Leader's direct disciple would be vacated again, Yu Chiye couldn't help feeling elated.
    The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and his imagination conjured up the scene where Qinchuan would be cast out of the sect, his lips splitting into a joyous grin, but he still stepped forward and offered pretentious advice, "We're all from the Fiery Sky Lineage. Why damage our harmony over some trifles? Let's give this Saint Heir some face and call it off, shall we?"
    Gong Hai took a step forward, blocking Yu Chiye, and said courteously, "There's no need for the Saint Heir to intervene. Since this kid is so obstinate, he needs a lesson to learn; otherwise, he'll think that just because he became the Sect Leader's direct disciple, everyone in the sect has to revolve around him!"
    Qinchuan also looked at Yu Chiye with contempt and said, "You've always wanted to see this young master make a fool of himself, haven't you? Why put on such a phony act? Your behavior truly is nauseating."
    "You..."
    Yu Chiye's face froze, and he was at a loss for words.
    Meanwhile, as the order was given, the competition between Huang Tian and Jiang Yi on the stage had already begun.

 Chapter 279 Descending Dragon Subduiting Tiger Fist

    Above the arena, Huang Tian and Jiang Yi exchanged bows and reported their names before each of them made a move."Raging Wave Sword Technique!"
    Jiang Yi uttered sharply, her curved sword fiercely slashing toward the crown of the youth before her. Just as the name of the technique suggested, her sword qi rolled over like raging waves, overwhelming and engulfing in the direction of Huang Tian.
    "Hiss~"
    "Junior Sister Jiang's move is so domineering!"
    Below the arena, a disciple exclaimed in a low voice. The sword intent of the Raging Wave Sword Technique contained the Water Attribute, an extreme yin method, but the Nine Yang True Intent she cultivated was an extreme yang cultivation technique. Extreme yin and extreme yang should repel each other, yet in Jiang Yi's hands, they were executed together, harmoniously integrated without the slightest sign of conflict.
    And that sword intent of the Raging Wave Sword Technique was even stronger than ordinary!
    As the Raging Wave Sword Technique approached, everyone noticed that Huang Tian was still foolishly standing in place, without any intention of moving.
    "Hey, how can this kid be so foolish?"
    Seeing that the sword intent from Jiang Yi approached like relentless tidal waves, ready to submerge Huang Tian's frail body, he still remained motionless.
    "Could it be that Junior Sister Jiang's technique has frightened him out of his wits?" the disciples watching from below the arena speculated.
    Gong Hai also shook his head slightly, contemptuously glancing at Qin Chuan, and sneered, "A mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator wants to make a name for himself, yet he turns into a fool at the sight of a simple move. The path of Martial Arts is nothing but wishful thinking for him, a complete joke."
    Gong Hai's words were layered, criticizing Huang Tian on the surface while implicitly suggesting that Qin Chuan, also in the Meridian Opening Realm, was foolish to discuss Martial Arts.
    "Boy, prepare to kneel and kowtow," Gong Hai, stroking his black beard, said with arrogance.
    The leader, Gong Hong, was equally sure of victory, lifting his head and declaring, "The gap in strength between the two is too vast, this Huang Tian is bound to lose without..."
    As he spoke, the overwhelming sword intent of the Raging Wave Sword Technique finally reached Huang Tian.
    And at that moment, the ever-motionless Huang Tian finally moved.
    He clenched his right fist, gathering the intent of invincibility, and struck at that sword intent.
    "Boom!"
    The oncoming waves of the sword were instantly shattered by his fist, the waves dissipating into a breeze, vanishing into nothingness.
    Then, with a shift of his form, he threw another punch, carrying the invincible and domineering intent, which roared and rushed towards Jiang Yi.
    Jiang Yi cried out sharply, "Break!"
    Huang Tian's Invincible Fist Intent surged forth. Jiang Yi's Raging Wave Sword Technique had no time to be unleashed. She formed a fist with her delicate hand and met Huang Tian head-on. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Boom~"
    Where the fists collided, a thunderous explosion echoed, followed by the surge of a roaring qi wave. The dust raised in the aftermath blotted out the sky and obscured the view of the spectators below.
    "Whoosh~"
    Below the arena, the disciples were stunned by that punch, unable to help but comment, "This boy, facing a Spirit Martial First Layer cultivator like Junior Sister Jiang, can actually throw such a powerful punch, truly formidable!"
    Another disciple picked up the conversation, adding, "Indeed, this kid, to deliver such a fierce punch, even though defeated..." He intended to say 'a glorious defeat,' but he couldn't finish his sentence.
    Because as the dust settled, atop the arena, only one figure remained¡ªnot Jiang Yi, but Huang Tian!
    "What's going on?"
    "Where is junior sister Jiang Yi?"
    The disciples looked puzzled, but Gong Hong, Gong Hai, and Gong Miao were stunned with their mouths agape.
    While everyone else failed to see clearly, the three of them had witnessed how Jiang Yi, at the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, was blasted away by a single punch from Huang Tian.
    Up above the arena, Jiang Yi's figure flew backward, unable to stop her momentum, and fell off the stage, admitting defeat, which left Huang Tian alone on it.
    "What's going on here?"
    "A Spirit Martial Realm cultivator defeated by a single move from an Eighth Layer Meridian Opening practitioner?"
    "While it's not unheard of for someone to challenge beyond their level, Huang Tian looks so frail that it seems hard for him to even stand. How could he possibly defeat an opponent from a higher realm with a single strike?"
    The Gong brothers couldn't grasp the truth behind it, but Qinchuan understood the reason.
    Though Huang Tian appeared weak and small, like a refugee fallen on hard times, it was all due to the Mysterious Technique he practiced.
    This Mysterious Technique was known as the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, created by a mad beggar from ancient times. Those who practiced it, before reaching the Perfection Realm, would go mad as the technique progressed, until they attained Perfection and returned to normal.
    Huang Tian was precisely in such a state, driven insane by practicing the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist. His disheveled appearance was an unintended consequence of his maddened consciousness.
    The side effects of this Mysterious Technique were severe. In the early stages of practice, its power far surpassed other techniques of the same rank. Qinchuan had studied it before as well.
    After examining it briefly, Qinchuan also discovered the peculiarities of this Mysterious Technique.
    Ordinary Mysterious Techniques are divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow. They can be practiced by anyone from the Tempering Body Realm up to the Great Emperor.
    Beyond the Heaven Rank are Divine Skills, which differ from Mysterious Techniques in that there's a threshold for practicing them. Only cultivators who have reached the Dao Palace Realm can begin to practice Divine Skills.
    But the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist belonged neither to Mysterious Techniques nor to Divine Skills. It lay between Heaven Rank and Divine Skills, possessing the foundation of Mysterious Techniques while integrating the mysteries of Divine Skills.
    Thus, cultivators below the Dao Palace Realm could practice this Cultivation Technique, but their Divine Sense couldn't withstand the backlash. Their Divine Sense would be damaged, their consciousness driven to madness, until they cultivated the technique to the Perfection Realm and found the cause of the damage to their Divine Sense, by which they could recover.
    Although practicing the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist gave cultivators below the Dao Palace Realm power far beyond other Mysterious Techniques, it damaged their Divine Sense. Above the Dao Palace Realm, they could cultivate even more powerful Divine Skills, making this Secret Technique rather useless. As such, fewer people practiced it, and it was lost to the sands of time.
    Huang Tian, having stumbled upon such an opportunity from who knows where, was able to practice this fist technique and thus cause the Gong brothers to fall into a trap.
    With the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, dealing with a cultivator of the Spirit Martial Realm was all too easy for Huang Tian.
    Although Qinchuan knew the reason, he didn't have the patience to explain so much to the three men. He gave them a disdainful glance and said coldly, "Now that the winner has been decided, shouldn't the three protectors honor the bet?" He emphasized the word 'protectors' heavily.
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    The Gong brothers, holding the position of protectors within the Burning Heaven Sect, wielded power and influence, often mocking or sneering at other disciples who failed to greet them properly. If it weren't for the crowd around them, it's doubtful they would have refrained from attacking Qinchuan.
    Still in a state of confusion, they suddenly heard Qinchuan's words and snapped back to reality, their faces turning beet red.
    Although they were not renowned, they were still protectors in the Burning Heaven Sect. Now they were expected to kneel and apologize to a newly initiated disciple?
    How could that be possible!
    "But wasn't this kid just making a bet to give himself an out? He just got lucky and won, so why is he being so aggressive?" Gong Hong still believed Qinchuan had made the bet to save his own face, and that his victory was merely a stroke of luck.
    Clearing his throat awkwardly and trying to appear calm, he said, "Friend Qin, you see, this was just a farce, no need to take it so seriously."
    "Hmph, a farce? If Huang Tian had lost, would you still consider this a farce?"
    Qinchuan asked coldly.

 Chapter 280 Kneel down and apologize

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    Gong Hong was quite displeased.
    This kid had luckily won and was now unrelenting, wanting to force the three to kneel before him.
    At this moment, Gong Hai couldn't hold back and berated sharply.
    "Hmph, you truly don't know what's good for you, it's just luck that you guessed correctly once. To think, you want your grandpa to kneel and admit his mistake, keep dreaming!"
    Gong Miao, smooth in dealing with situations and knowing he was in the wrong, also started speaking to defuse the situation, whispering, "The matter today indeed was our fault, the three brothers. But there are too many eyes here, after this competition is over, we three brothers will personally visit to apologize. How does that sound to Young Master Qin?"
    Qinchuan, however, sneered inwardly.
    If it had been any ordinary protector elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, Qinchuan might have let it go.
    He didn't care to argue endlessly with a few juniors, but he had no intention of letting these three off.
    Because he had long seen a trace of ghostly Qi hidden deep within the Gong brothers, which belonged to the Jiuli Ghost Sect, without a doubt, these three brothers were spies planted inside the Burning Heaven Sect by the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    This was also why Qinchuan had been targeting the Gong brothers, but ignoring Yu Chiye standing aside.
    Qinchuan thought to himself that Gong Miao had indeed come up with a good idea; they must have also received news that the major sects would take advantage of the Burning Heaven Sect's competition to attack together.
    Visit later to apologize? Once it is later and the Burning Heaven Sect is wiped out, do they still think of visiting to apologize? Impossible.
    What's more important is that Qinchuan had initially planned to anger these three men.
    "Hmph, today you three do not wish to kneel and admit your mistake, but you will have to kneel and admit your mistake!" Qinchuan's face showed a cold expression as he spoke indifferently.
    The competition on the stage continued, but Qinchuan had raised his voice a few notches, alarming the disciples around the platform, and many had started looking over.
    Many people began asking, "What's going on?"
    Some disciples seemed to have heard the words 'kneel down', and with furrowed brows asked, "Who is this kid? How dare he be so arrogant to speak to Protector Gong like this, even wanting Protector Gong to kneel and admit his mistake?"
    A disciple who knew the reason explained the cause and effect to those who asked.
    Upon knowing the reason, a disciple frowned in displeasure, saying, "Even if this kid won the bet, how dare he really make Protector Gong kneel and admit his error, he really doesn't know what's good for him."
    "Having a protector kneel to a disciple, what kind of precedent does this set?" another disciple spat out, his spit almost seeming to hit Qinchuan's face.
    "Exactly, he doesn't fear damaging his own destiny."
    At this moment, a disciple who had seen Qinchuan return with the Sect Leader that day suddenly spoke out, exclaiming, "I know who he is, he's the Sect Leader's new direct disciple from a few days ago!"
    "He is Qinchuan?"
    "So he's a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, no wonder he's so arrogant!"
    Upon knowing Qinchuan's name, some disciples came to a realization, but others looked down on him, their disdain grew deeper.
    "So this is that direct disciple that appeared out of nowhere. I thought he must be at least in the Dao Palace Realm, but who would've thought he's merely a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator. I really don't know what the Sect Leader sees in him?"
    Yet another disciple sighed deeply and shook his head, saying, "I was hoping to teach him a lesson during the competition, but now that I see him, he is just in the Meridian Opening Realm, I'm afraid he isn't even qualified to battle with me."
    Some disciples had already heard of Qinchuan's name and that he had been taken in as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader. At first, they thought Qinchuan had some skill that caught the Sect Leader's eye and were looking forward to giving him a lesson during the competition.
    Now that they've seen my true form, a mere cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm, they suddenly disdain to act against me.
    The three Gong brothers, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, were filled with rage. Although Gong Miao's words were meant as a stalling tactic, the presence of so many people had already given them enough face, but unexpectedly, this youngster still didn't know when to advance or retreat.
    Gong Hai, the most hot-tempered, could no longer tolerate it. He strode forward angrily, shouting, "Arrogant fool, to speak to this protector in such a way. Today, I shall properly teach you what Dao Magic is."
    As he spoke, he conjured a Divine Skill in his hand and smashed it down towards Qinchuan's head. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Hmph, this young master knew you three shameless old men would not honor the wager."
    Qinchuan raised his hand and waved it in front of him, causing the Divine Skill and the Dao it had drawn upon to dissipate into smoke and clouds.
    Then Qinchuan uttered a single profound word, "Suppress!"
    The entire sky seemed to be manipulated by Qinchuan's command, as the boundless power of the Dao weighed down upon the three, with the substantial Dao emerging from the surroundings. It surged into the trio's bodies, sealing their sea of consciousness and Dantians, rendering their mana completely immovable.
    Qinchuan had prepared the Burning Heaven Hall in the previous days, having already used a secret technique to extend the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation over most of Fusang Mountain.
    Back in the day, Qinchuan had set up the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation to guard against beings from the Divine Realm and the Underworld.
    Now, using a secret technique to expand its coverage, although its power was reduced a hundredfold, Qinchuan, being inside the formation, was still unmatched.
    Qinchuan walked forward at a leisurely pace, his True Qi condensing in his hand, transforming into a Qi Sword, and held it against Gong Hong's Dantian, sneering, "The thing I detest most is people who go back on their word. Today, you only have two choices before you, either kneel down and kowtow obediently, or I'll destroy your Dantian, and you'll be a cripple for the rest of your life."
    The sea of Qi in the Dantian is the foundation of a cultivator. If destroyed, it is more agonizing than killing them.
    With the Qi Sword against Gong Hai's Dantian, he knew that with just a gentle push from Qinchuan, his Dantian would be done for, severing his ties with the path of cultivation forever.
    The faces of the three Gong brothers turned red and then white. They had dominated the cultivation world for so many years, when had they ever been threatened in such a manner by a cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm?
    "You..."
    Gong Hong's face turned beet red, and after a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! Fine! Fine! Today, the three of us brothers admit defeat!"
    Then, under the gaze of the surrounding disciples, he truly bent both knees and knelt down in front of Qinchuan.
    "Huh~"
    "How is it possible, Elder Gong has actually knelt down."
    The force of the formation summoned by Qinchuan only suppressed the three Gong brothers, and the disciples hadn't noticed anything unusual; they just saw the three motionless, with Qinchuan's Sword Qi pointing to their Dantians, and they actually knelt down!
    Everyone looked around in disbelief, nobody understanding what kind of scheme Protector Gong had in mind.
    Yu Chiye, standing on one side, didn't know what to do, faintly sensing the power of the Dao around him, he realized he might have provoked an exceedingly formidable being.
    It was then he finally understood why the Seventh and Eighth Elder had repeatedly warned him not to provoke Qinchuan.
    "This demon, not only is his insight into the Dao profound, but he has also concealed his strength; he is definitely not at the Meridian Opening Realm!" A tumultuous wave surged within Yu Chiye's heart at that moment.
    Having already lost face, Gong Hong could no longer concern himself with other matters. With a frosty expression, he said indifferently, "Second brother, third brother, kneel down!"
    Fury flared in Gong Hai and Gong Miao's eyes, their knuckles cracking with the force of their grip.
    "You audacious brat..."
    With hateful and venomous gazes, they secretly built up strength in their bodies, attempting to summon their mana.

 Chapter 281 Three Breaths Have Passed

    Gong Hai and Gong Miao's expressions kept changing. After much effort, they found that the True Qi and Mana flowing like vast oceans and rivers in their bodies now seemed like stagnant water, incapable of being mobilized no matter how hard they tried.Seeing they were unable to summon their Mana, and Qinchuan had already moved the Qi Sword from Gong Hong's body to rest upon Gong Hai's Dantian.
    Out of options, Gong Hai spoke bitterly, "Good, very good! Lad, you just wait. The humiliation of today, I shall make you repay it twofold." Having said that, the two actually knelt down abruptly.
    Having knelt down, the three of them no longer cared about how disgraceful it looked and promptly knocked their heads on the ground three times with loud slaps.
    After the three loud knocks, Qinchuan waved his hand and released Gong Hong from the oppression of the Great Formation.
    Gong Hong felt the pressure on his body suddenly decrease, allowing his Mana to circulate once again, and he instantly stood up.
    Seeing this, Gong Hai and Gong Miao also struggled to rise, but found their shoulders as if bearing the weight of Fusang Mountain, their knees stuck to the floor, unable to get up and still kneeling rigidly in place.
    "We've already made good on our bet. What more do you want?" Gong Miao asked angrily.
    Qinchuan remained calm and indifferently replied, "Have the two of you truly made good on the entire bet?"
    The two were taken aback, obviously understanding what Qinchuan meant. Qinchuan had earlier cancelled the condition of the bet that involved calling him 'Grandfather', but at the time they only thought Qinchuan was scared and deliberately provoked him.
    Afterward, Qinchuan had mentioned another condition of the bet that would still apply to them, but they didn't take it seriously back then, treating it merely as a joke.
    But they hadn't expected that Qinchuan would actually win this round.
    According to the bet at the time, they would have to call Qinchuan 'Grandfather' one more time.
    The two were filled with resentment and regret, having literally shot themselves in the foot.
    Having to call Qinchuan 'Grandfather' once was far more unbearable for them than knocking their heads on the ground a hundred times for him.
    Qinchuan shook his head on the side, noticing their resentment, and disdainfully said, "I gave you two a chance before, and you failed to seize it. Now, wishing for regret is but a fool's dream!"
    After Gong Hong stood up and saw that Qinchuan remained relentlessly unyielding, he also frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Don't go too far!" However, he clearly lacked confidence at this point, his momentum having faltered.
    "What? Haven't learned your lesson?" Qinchuan glanced at Gong Hong with contempt, "Your Mana is restored, and you think you're up for it again?"
    Gong Hong froze, recalling the overwhelming pressure from before, thought for a long time, and ultimately quelled the surging Mana and True Qi inside him.
    Qinchuan's face was as cold as frost as he said icily, "My patience is limited. I'm giving you two three breaths to consider. If I don't hear it after three breaths, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
    And he began to count down immediately.
    "Three..."
    "You... you... you..."
    Gong Hai muttered 'you' three times, his expression changing rapidly.
    "Two..."
    Qinchuan softly counted to two, and as soon as he finished, he moved his hand, and the Qi Sword transformed from True Qi pierced directly into Gong Hai's Dantian.
    At that moment, Gong Hai's Dantian felt an outburst of countless streams of True Qi and Mana, his cultivation clearly crippled.
    Gong Hai, with his Dantian destroyed, couldn't help but cry out from the intense pain, "Ah..."
    "Didn't you say it was three breaths?"
    Gong Hong on the side clenched his teeth in anger and questioned.
    Qinchuan glanced at Gong Hong with contempt and wiped the blood from his hand, replying indifferently, "Doesn't it take time for me to speak?"
    Gong Hong spat out a mouthful of blood in anger and frustration. He hadn't expected Qinchuan to be so shameless, counting even the time he took to speak, though even then, he should have started counting from two, but he still started from three.
    But at this moment, Qinchuan was using some sorcery that rendered him afraid to act rashly. Seeing his younger brother's Dantian destroyed, he could only watch helplessly.
    ```
    The bloody scene caused the surrounding disciples to cry out in shock, as they had already retreated far away, encircling Qinchuan and his four companions in the center.
    Everyone was incredibly shocked, they had never imagined that Qinchuan would truly destroy Protector Gong Hai's Dantian.
    In everyone's mind, there was only one question.
    What sorcery did this kid use? How could he defeat Protector Gong of the Dao Palace Realm?
    However, no matter what, private fighting within the Burning Heaven Sect was forbidden, let alone injuring someone's life. Now that Qinchuan had not only injured someone, but also a protector, the situation likely couldn't be settled easily.
    As thoughts swirled among the crowd, suddenly, a furious shout came down from the mountain.
    "You impudent brat!"
    Along with the angry shout, a powerful aura rapidly approached, and then they saw a solemn-faced elder descend from the sky, landing firmly beside Gong Hai and the others.
    Seeing the newcomer, Gong Hai clung to him like a life-saving straw, crawling over on his knees, and embracing the elder's legs, he cried out in a heart-wrenching voice, "Master, save me!"
    And at the sight of this person, the watching disciples gasped in astonishment.
    "The Sixth Elder!"
    "This Protector Gong is the Sixth Elder's disciple, and the Sixth Elder is extremely protective of his own. He injured Protector Gong, this is going to be bad. Even being a personal disciple of the Sect Leader won't help him now." Clearly, someone recognized the Sixth Elder and remarked thus.
    Another disciple nodded in agreement, then added, "Although it's unclear how he managed to injure Protector Gong with his Meridian Opening Realm level, the Sixth Elder has already stepped into the Holy's Realm. He is definitely not a match, and it's likely he will be splattered with blood on the spot!"
    When the elder saw that Gong Hai's Dantian was destroyed and blood had stained the ground of the venue red, he glared furiously and, word by word, heartbrokenly asked, "Who did this?"
    "It was him! He did it!" Gong Hai pointed at Qinchuan, a look of resentment in his eyes, and said, "Please, Master, avenge me!"
    Gong Miao, too, cried out beside him, "Master, we simply had some disagreements with this boy. He intends to destroy our Dantians, my second brother has already fallen to his hand, please stand up for us."
    The Sixth Elder's eyes narrowed, his gaze locking onto Qinchuan as he released the aura from his body, which was intensely in the Late Stage of the Holy's Realm.
    Facing the Sixth Elder's gaze, as venomous as that of a snake, Qinchuan remained indifferent as if he hadn't heard; instead, he disdainfully stared at Gong Miao and said, "You also have only three breaths of time."
    After speaking, Qinchuan repeated his previous tactic, softly saying, "Three..."
    "You unbridled thug, you have harmed your fellow sect members without remorse. Now face your doom!"
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    With that, the Sixth Elder burst forth with an aura that reached the heavens, unleashing his Divine Skills, he directed a Dragon-Claw Capture towards Qinchuan.
    But at that moment, another voice rang out from outside the arena: "Stop!"
    Then, two figures leaped into the ring from the sidelines, one to the left and one to the right, blocking the Sixth Elder's Divine Skill attack.
    It was none other than Chi Qing and Chi Shui, who had arrived late to the scene.
    Chi Qing and Chi Shui blocked the Sixth Elder, while Qinchuan also spoke the second number.
    "Two..."
    Having spoken, Qinchuan's figure moved, his feet taking strange steps, he directly bypassed the Sixth Elder, Chi Qing, and Chi Shui, arriving in front of Gong Miao.
    "Grandfather! Grandfather! Please spare my life..."
    Seeing the impending doom, Gong Miao knelt with both knees on the ground, lying prostrate, his forehead repeatedly touching the floor as he begged for mercy.
    Qinchuan wiped the fresh blood off the Qi Sword in his hand, shrugged his shoulders, and with an innocent face said, "Sorry, your three breaths of time are up." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    And Gong Miao, with his forehead on the ground, was shocked to discover a scorching-hot stream of blood flowing out from where his Dantian was.
    When exactly had Qinchuan pierced his Dantian, he hadn't even noticed.
    ```

 Chapter 282 The Supreme Elder

    "You..."Elder Lin Qingtian's eyes widened with fury, disbelievingly staring at the wound on Gong Miao's abdomen.
    He hadn't expected Qinchuan to be so audacious.
    Just before, atop the mountain, he had received an urgent rescue message from three disciples. He didn't know what sort of danger could befall his three great disciples within the Burning Heaven Sect to make them send such a pressing call for help, but he still rushed over immediately.
    Upon his arrival, he witnessed Gong Hai with a destroyed dantian, and the one who had struck was merely a Meridian Opening Realm ant.
    What infuriated him even more was that this ant, after injuring another person, had still not repented. In fact, in front of his very eyes, the ant once again destroyed Gong Miao's dantian.
    "Why stop me?"
    Seeing what had happened, Lin Qingtian, on the contrary, calmed down, his gaze burning as he looked at Chi Qing and Chi Shui.
    A moment ago, when he tried to control Qinchuan with his Dragon Capture Hand, these two had blocked him.
    If not for these two causing complications, Qinchuan would have already died under his claws, and thus, would not have been able to injure Gong Miao.
    As such, at this moment, his resentment towards Chi Qing and Chi Shui was even greater than towards Qinchuan.
    If the two did not give him an explanation, he would certainly not rest content.
    And Chi Qing and Chi Shui were responsible for the major competition taking place; originally, the two were in charge of order at the 'A' and 'B' arenas.
    Initially, everything was uneventful, but they suddenly felt a disturbance from the direction of the 'C' arena. The two thought it was just the chaos from the disciples' sparring and didn't pay it much heed.
    But then they noticed Elder Lin Qingtian descending from the sky in a great hurry and realized something was amiss. They rushed over and just in time saw Elder Lin daring to make a move against Qinchuan.
    The two didn't hesitate and immediately intervened to stop Elder Lin.
    Moreover, they hadn't expected that while the two of them were stopping Elder Lin, Qinchuan would bypass them all and directly destroy the dantian of Elder Lin's disciple.
    Looking at the scene now, they found not only Gong Miao but also Gong Hai's dantian had been ruined¡ªwithout doubt, another of Qinchuan's exploits.
    Although they did not know why Qinchuan had attacked the two, the responsibility for the matter could never lie with Qinchuan.
    A joke, was it not? Qinchuan was the one from the legend; how could he possibly be at fault?
    "You should've provoked anyone but this killing god; to do so, you obviously don't care for a long life," both thought to themselves.
    Chi Qing glanced over at Gong Hong and others, who had already learned the reason for the incident from the surrounding disciples.
    With an alert face and body on guard, he looked at Lin Qingtian and spoke indifferently, "They dared to disrespect the Supreme Elder, they should be executed!"
    "Supreme Elder? What Supreme Elder?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As Chi Qing spoke these words, not only were those disciples present bewildered, but Elder Lin himself was as well.
    Ever since the last Supreme Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect passed away three thousand years ago, the position of Supreme Elder had been vacant for three thousand years. When had there ever been talk of a Supreme Elder within the sect?
    The one most likely to ascend to the position of Supreme Elder was the Great Elder Chi Feng, and everyone had already tacitly acknowledged that the future Supreme Elder would be Chi Feng.
    "Could it be that they are referring to the Great Elder!"
    Everyone looked around; there was no sight of the Great Elder anywhere.
    Some disciples standing nearby were now reacting to the statement, with skepticism in their voice, they uncertainly said, "Could it be that the Seventh Elder is referring to Qinchuan?"
    Another disciple immediately denied this impractical thought, scoffing, "Impossible, what kind of status does the Great Elder hold? All previous Great Elders have been old seniors who lived tens of thousands of years, how could it be a greenhorn kid."
    "Then what exactly does the Seventh Elder mean by this?"
    As the crowd was filled with confusion, Chi Shui spoke up to clear their doubts. His voice was clear and authoritative, resonating like music from the heavens, "Young Master Qin was appointed as the Great Elder by the ancestors and the Sect Leader a few days ago. The Gong Clan brothers dared to disrespect the Great Elder, a crime most heinous they rightly should be executed for. However, the appointment of Young Master Qin as the Great Elder was kept secret, thus it is understandable that you three were unaware, and the death penalty can be spared."
    Upon hearing Chi Shui's words, Qinchuan chuckle to himself, thinking Chi Shui turned out to be a clever man.
    Chi Shui was aware of Qinchuan's identity and knew he would certainly disdain being a personal disciple of the Sect Leader, so he took the initiative to declare Qinchuan as the Great Elder. On one hand, this would tie Qinchuan to the Burning Heaven Sect, and on the other, it would shut Lin Qingtian's mouth.
    Though Qinchuan disdained being the Great Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, he did not refute it at this moment.
    The surrounding disciples of Burning Heaven erupted into commotion upon hearing this.
    "What?"
    "This kid was appointed as the Great Elder?"
    "Has the ancestor lost his mind?"
    "This kid is merely in the Meridian Opening Realm, what merits or abilities does he have to be a Great Elder of our Fiery Sky Lineage of the Burning Heaven Sect!"
    Everyone originally thought Qinchuan was personally taken as a disciple by the Sect Leader and secretly criticized the Sect Leader for being foolish to take a weakling at the Meridian Opening Realm as a disciple.
    But now, according to the Ninth Elder's words, Qinchuan was not a personal disciple of the Sect Leader but was instead a Great Elder.
    This was not merely the Sect Leader's foolish act; both the ancestor and the Sect Leader had gone insane¡ªor at least, seemed so!
    But with so many present, Chi Qing and Chi Shui, being respectable Elders, could not possibly tell such a heinous lie just to protect Qinchuan.
    Unknown to them, Chi Shui had not received any message previously stating that Qinchuan had been appointed as the sect's Great Elder.
    Yet, Chi Shui had personally witnessed the Sect Leader, alongside the Second Elder and Great Elder, treating Qinchuan with the utmost respect¡ªmore so than even towards their own ancestor. He knew of Qinchuan's identity, an existence not even their ancestor dared to provoke.
    If Burning Heaven Sect had Qinchuan's protection in the future, it would surely become more glorious.
    Therefore, he was suddenly inspired to claim Qinchuan was the sect's Great Elder.
    And as future events would prove, this spur-of-the-moment idea was indeed a great opportunity for the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Lin Qingtian finally snapped out of his shock, clenching his fists so tightly that they cracked. If Qinchuan was truly the Great Elder, then not only could he not avenge the destruction of Gong Hai and Gong Miao's Dantians, but even if they were killed, he would have no choice but to relent, grinding his teeth and swallowing his own blood in silent fury.
    Lin Qingtian roared, "Impossible, how can a mere Meridian Opening Realm ant be fit to be a Great Elder of our Fiery Sky Lineage of the Burning Heaven Sect? I, Lin Qingtian, am the first to refuse to accept this!"
    "The Great Elder is nothing to be concerned about. If it weren't for Chi Tian's face, I wouldn't even deign to be your Burning Heaven Sect's Great Elder," Qinchuan said with disdain, standing not far away.
    With Qinchuan's proclamation, not only was Lin Qingtian furious, but the surrounding disciples were also filled with righteous indignation, "Arrogant!"
    "Our Burning Heaven Sect is one of the four great powers of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, countless people wish to join as a mere errand disciple and yet cannot find the way, and he dares to be so brazen, looking down upon our position of Great Elder!"
    The surrounding disciples glared furiously, wishing to tear Qinchuan apart, if it were not for the formidable aura of both Chi Qing and Chi Shui, they would have likely swarmed him already.
    Seeing Lin Qingtian about to make a move, Chi Qing and Chi Shui both stepped in front, shouting, "Lin Qingtian, this matter has been approved by both the Sect Leader and the ancestor. If you refuse to accept it, you are free to argue with the ancestor." Clearly, the two were resolutely protecting Qinchuan.
    "Very well! Very well! Very well!" Lin Qingtian's expression changed from red to green, then green to white, grinding his teeth in anger. After saying those words three times, he waved his hand, sweeping up Gong Hai and Gong Miao, whose Dantians were destroyed, and with a flash, vanished from sight.
    A moment later, Lin Qingtian's voice carried through with resentment, "Since you are the Great Elder, then see you at the Elder's Grand Competition in five days!"

 Chapter 283 A Scheme to Win Hearts

    Although it was not known how Qinchuan had become the Supreme Elder, it was almost certain that it was not through any normal means.However, this year was different from the past; after the Sect competition ended, there would be an Elder competition. The Elder competition was not like the sparring between disciples, it could move mountains and seas, and even overturn the heavens and earth. The combatants would go all out without holding anything back.
    It was the perfect opportunity for him to avenge his two disciples.
    That's why Lin Qingtian, after seeing that he could do nothing to Qinchuan, decided to leave and laid down a challenge for a match in five days during the Elder competition.
    Seeing that matters here had concluded, Chi Qing and Chi Shui dismissed the other disciples and continued to oversee the orderly progression of the competition.
    The Bing Arena was originally under the responsibility of the three brothers from the Gong Clan, but at this time, two brothers had their Dantians destroyed, and Gong Hong had left with Lin Qingtian, which left no one to manage the competition for a moment.
    Naturally, Chi Qing and Chi Shui would not let Qinchuan be bothered with these trifles, thus they handed the Bing Arena over to Yu Chiye.
    At this moment, Yu Chiye's mind was still a blank, and he was still in shock from the news of Qinchuan being appointed Supreme Elder, he hadn't even heard what Chi Qing and Chi Shui had said for a moment.
    Not until they called his name once again did Yu Chiye come to his senses, hurriedly agreeing to their request.
    Yu Chiye, who had just come to his senses, couldn't stop sweating cold sweat from his forehead, and his eyes when looking at Qinchuan had changed, filled with shock, respect, and fear!
    If Qinchuan was merely the Sect Leader's personal disciple, he might have been able to look down upon him, but in the blink of an eye, Qinchuan had become the Supreme Elder; even though he had crippled the Dantians of the Sect Leader's two disciples, he was now still safe and sound.
    If he had known earlier, even if lent ten times the courage, he would not have dared to use the Gong Clan brothers' hands to deal with Qinchuan.
    All the events that had just unfolded ultimately stemmed from his use of the Gong Clan brothers' and others' arrogant nature to subtly instigate them, and if Qinchuan were to investigate deeply into this, he would inevitably have a share of the responsibility.
    Qinchuan could clearly see what was on his mind, but Yu Chiye was not an undercover agent from another force like the Gong Clan brothers, and Qinchuan could not be bothered to hold him accountable, favoring mercy over harsher measures.
    He simply said indifferently, "Let this time pass, but if you dare to do it again, you won't be able to hold on to your position as Saint Heir."
    Weichi Gong's eyes shone with a glint of brilliance upon hearing this, feeling as if he had been spared from a catastrophe.
    He bowed deeply and said sincerely, "Thank you, Supreme Elder!"
    The competition continued, and Qinchuan watched all four arenas until it was evening, yet he did not see any disciples with potential.
    Instead, it was Chi Qing and Chi Shui who were enthusiastically coaching the disciples on the stage, providing them with pointers after their matches.
    Occasionally, Qinchuan would point out the errors made by Chi Qing and Chi Shui, earning the gratitude of both the elders and the disciples.
    For the next two days, the Sect competition carried on, but Qinchuan did not bother watching these young disciples demonstrate trivial details.
    On the third day, which was the last day of the preliminary rounds of the Sect competition, the Second Elder finally returned.
    After spending several days, he had traversed over one hundred marked spots on the diagram.
    Just as Qinchuan had predicted, he found all forty-nine array points and destroyed each one.
    Afterward, Qinchuan made another trip to Chi Hai's secluded meditation place.
    He retracted the Asura Emperor Soul that had been repressing the last trace of Chi Hai's Spirit within his Divine Sense, and indeed, the final remnant of Chi Hai's Soul did not continue to fade away, as the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation had already been broken.
    ```
    Only because the Seven Stars had lured away too many divine senses and souls, the Great Formation was broken, but Chi Hai still could not leave seclusion, and even now, he still needed the Soul Calming Lamp to stabilize his soul.
    Once the Great Elder brought back all the materials and set up the Soul-Calling Formation to recall Chi Hai's soul, he would be able to recover to his original state.
    Based on Qinchuan's speculation, since the Great Elder had not returned up to this day, if nothing unexpected occurred, it was likely that he had not been able to obtain the Tianyuan Spiritual Horn from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country; otherwise, according to the timeline, he should have returned to the mountain by today.
    Qinchuan's guess was not wrong; the Great Elder's quest to obtain the Tianyuan Spiritual Horn from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country was indeed not smooth. He tried to persuade with emotion, explained with reason, and even promised a treasure exchange, but the Emperor of Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Yun Huan, refused to agree under any circumstances.
    In the end, he remembered Qinchuan's words, thinking that Qinchuan truly was a deity, as he had managed to predict this as well.
    Seeing that he could not acquire the Spiritual Horn, he left the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and went directly to the great swamp, and at this moment, he was searching for the Xuantian Giant Elephant in the southern poison-choked lands of the swamp.
    Meanwhile, within the Burning Heaven Sect, rumors began to spread that the old ancestor in the sect had passed away.
    This rumor appeared groundless, but it spread in the sect as if it was well-founded, causing many disciples to waver and even many elders and protectors began to doubt after hearing the rumor.
    On the third day, Lin Qingtian also heard this rumor, and using the pretext of two disciples whose Dantian had been destroyed by Qinchuan, he stormed into the Burning Heaven Hall, demanding an audience with the old ancestor, accusing Qinchuan of being ruthless and unfit to serve as the Sect's Standing Elder, requesting the old ancestor to revoke his appointment.
    But he waited three hours in the hall without seeing the old ancestor, only for Sect Leader Chi Shan to appear, stating that Qinchuan was personally selected by the old ancestor, whose decision was final and unchangeable.
    Lin Qingtian then asked when he would be able to see the old ancestor.
    Chi Shan, however, did not reply, stating only that the old ancestor was in seclusion and had not emerged, and that they will be able to meet once he came out of seclusion.
    As Lin Qingtian, the Sixth Elder, also failed to see the old ancestor, Chi Hai, the news spread, and more and more people in the sect began to believe that their sect's old ancestor, the sole Quasi-Emperor, had passed away.
    Suddenly, everyone in the sect felt a sense of personal danger.
    The reason Burning Heaven Sect could rank among the four titans of the Tianyuan Ancient Country was entirely because they had a Quasi-Emperor in residence. Now, with the Quasi-Emperor gone, the sect was bound to fall to second-rate status, and whether they could preserve the ancestral legacy was yet unknown.
    And Qinchuan, regardless of how the rumors spread at the foot of the mountain, had found a spot with a wide view, where he sat leisurely in a rocking chair, legs crossed, admiring the busy clouds in the sky while sipping tea, as if everything happening below had nothing to do with him.
    Red Luan perched on his shoulder, its eyes half-closed, occasionally flicking open.
    A man and his luan, in perfect contentment.
    To destroy someone, you must first drive them mad.
    Qinchuan was well aware of where this rumor had originated.
    When he saw Chi Hai getting ambushed by the Seven Stars Slashing God Great Formation, he suspected that it was the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's doing, but to be sure, Qinchuan still played a little trick.
    The need for the Tianyuan Spiritual Horn to arrange the Soul-Calling Formation was common knowledge. If it really was the Jiuxiang Ancient Country working against Chi Hai in the shadows, the Great Elder's request for the horn would definitely be met with every possible obstruction, and it would not be given.
    At the same time, the Great Elder's quest for materials also revealed a message¡ªthat Chi Hai indeed couldn't hold out for much longer. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Now that rumors are rampant, Qinchuan could confirm that the Jiuxiang Ancient Country had ascertained Chi Hai's looming demise, thus they released the news, no doubt as a psychological tactic.
    Besides, the news of Qinchuan's appointment as the Grand Elder failed to spread widely due to this rumor.
    On the day Qinchuan used his Meridian Opening state to destroy Gong Hai and Gong Miao's Dantian, the event, deliberately suppressed by Chi Qing and Chi Shui, did not spread. Only a few disciples who witnessed it that day knew the truth.
    ```

 Chapter 284 Divine Soul Fragment

    Three days of preliminary contests have passed, and the sect competition has ended, with Groups A, B, C, and D each determining twenty-five victors.The preliminaries concluded, and the sect should have been in a celebratory mood, but due to the spreading rumors of the old ancestor's passing, the atmosphere turned somewhat oppressive.
    The one hundred disciples who emerged victorious were also filled with worries, showing no signs of joy at their success.
    Early the next morning.
    Qinchuan was woken up by the clanging sound of gongs.
    Today marked the first day of the final competition of the sect, and he got up early and left his quarters.
    According to the usual rules, the finals are split into Dao Heart trials and Mysterious Technique contests.
    The first event of the finals is the Dao Heart trial, which is held in the Refining Spirit Valley.
    This Refining Spirit Valley is a relic of a Divine Demon Battlefield from ancient times. After the fall of the divine demons, unwilling to enter the Underworld's cycle of reincarnation, they wandered in the valley. After billions of years of purification, their True Spirits shattered and became fragments of Divine Souls.
    These Divine Soul Fragments are extremely beneficial for cultivators in cultivating their Dao Heart.
    The content of the first trial of the finals is for all disciples to enter the Refining Spirit Valley and collect as many Divine Soul Fragments as possible. Before sunset, all disciples must leave the valley.
    Then, the collected Divine Demon Fragments will be exchanged for competition points, which will be used to rank the participants in the first round.
    After having breakfast, Qinchuan proceeded straight towards the Refining Spirit Valley.
    Originally, Qinchuan did not want to enter the Refining Spirit Valley, but last night he suddenly thought that there may be a treasure in the central area of the valley that would be extremely beneficial to Xiao Yu's Myriad Laws Treasured Body.
    Therefore, he decided on the spur of the moment to take this opportunity to enter the valley. If he could find that item, it would be ideal, but there would be no loss even if he did not find it.
    When Qinchuan arrived at the Refining Spirit Valley, in addition to many disciples who were already waiting there, numerous elders were also present early, waiting for the Sect Leader to open the valley.
    Because this year, the competition included elder contests, which follow the same rules as the disciple contests.
    The only difference is that the disciples will enter the outer area of the Refining Spirit Valley, while the elders will enter the core inner area of the valley.
    Upon Qinchuan's arrival at the Refining Spirit Valley, the Red Luan, which had been comfortably sleeping in his embrace, stuck out its head. It seemed to sense something different about the Refining Spirit Valley, its eyes shone brightly, calling out excitedly towards the valley.
    Qinchuan's arrival, of course, drew the attention of some: "That kid, he really dares to participate in this competition?"
    "Hey, the sixth elder made his intentions clear; he wanted to make it tough for him. I thought he would choose to protect himself wisely and not join this contest, yet here he is, daring to show up!"
    "The reward for first place in the elder competition is a Supreme Dao Artifact, who wouldn't be envious?"
    "Precious treasures tempt people, but one must also have the life to claim them. He, a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator, how can he snatch the lead from the hands of the elders?" a disciple sighed and shook his head, "Truly overestimating his own abilities."
    Yet, a very few disciples were doubtful, wondering, "If he was able to effortlessly cripple the Dantians of two protectors, maybe he really has some solid backing?"
    "Hmph, this kid must have used some Secret Technique to conceal his true strength, which let Gong Hai and Gong Miao, the protectors, fall for his trick, but being an elder means being at least in the Holy's Realm, how could this kid cope with that?"
    While people were talking, Chi Shan inserted a Divine Talisman in each hand into the Refining Spirit Valley, one on the left and one on the right.
    The Divine Talismans, like streaks of light, entered the Refining Spirit Valley instantly. Subsequently, on the valley's outer Prohibitions, a blue and a red transfer gate appeared.
    The blue portal leads to the outer areas of Refining Spirit Valley, and the red portal leads to the inner regions.
    After Chi Shan announced the start of the trial, the disciples entered the blue portal one by one.
    Once all the disciples had entered Refining Spirit Valley, Qinchuan was the first to step into the red portal on the other side.
    Among the elders behind him, an elder with a swollen face watched Qinchuan's disappearing figure with resentment and quickly followed, stepping into the portal.
    This person was none other than Changsun Gu, who was slapped into a pig's head by Qinchuan a few days ago.
    After Changsun Gu entered, Lin Qingtian followed closely behind and stepped into the portal as well.
    Seeing the three of them hurry in such a rush, the remaining elders, not wanting to be left behind, followed suit and entered one after another.
    ...
    With a flash of brilliance, Qinchuan's figure had already appeared in a dense forest.
    To call it a dense forest was somewhat misleading; it was more like a forest of withered trees. The towering trees, stretching into the clouds, had long since withered away, devoid of any vitality. The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, emanating a foul stench.
    Not only that, the forest was eerily silent, apart from one's own heartbeat and breathing, not a single sound could be heard, terrifying in its stillness.
    This place was the central area of the Divine Demon Great War from ancient times. The Divine Skills used by the ancient gods and demons absorbed the life essence from tens of thousands of miles around, turning this place into a genuine land of death.
    In the distance within the forest, a faint blue light flickered in and out of sight. Qinchuan knew that these were Divine Soul Fragments.
    However, Qinchuan's purpose for entering Refining Spirit Valley this time was not for the Divine Soul Fragments, but for the Divine Demon Fate Fragments. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    These fragments, derived from the Divine Demon Fate, were generally found on Divine Demon Battlefields and were extremely beneficial for Xiaoyu's cultivation of the Myriad Laws Treasure Body.
    Of course, if one could find the intact Divine Demon Fate, Xiaoyu's cultivation of the Myriad Laws Treasure Body would progress at a rapid pace.
    Unfortunately, complete Divine Demon Fragments were impossible to find in the Divine Wilderness Continent unless one went to the Upper Realm, to that place¡ªthe final Divine Demon Battlefield¡ªwhere there was a slight chance of finding one.
    Seeing Qinchuan's lack of interest in the Divine Soul Fragments, the Red Luan spread her wings and opened her beak, and the Soul Fragments fell into her mouth.
    Qinchuan chuckled to himself, not expecting that the Red Luan, aside from treasures of Fire Spiritual Energy, would have such a keen interest in these Divine Soul Fragments.
    Seeming to perceive Qinchuan's thoughts, the Red Luan flew back to his shoulder, preened her feathers, and spoke human words, "These Divine Soul Fragments, formed from the condensed soul and spirit of ancient divine demons after their True Spirits dissipated, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, are highly nourishing for my kind."
    Qinchuan then understood that the Fusang Red Luan carried the ancient Phoenix Bloodline within her. The phoenix, in ancient times, was one of the ten great fierce beasts, which preyed upon both divine and demonic beings.
    The Red Luan's fondness for Divine Soul Fragments was simply a matter of her innate bloodline.
    Qinchuan's Innate Pupils rotated, locking onto the central position of Refining Spirit Valley, he set his direction and marched towards the center alone.
    The core area had many more Divine Soul Fragments compared to the outer region, yet Qinchuan didn't collect a single one, letting them all fall into the Red Luan's beak.
    After traveling another ten miles or so, just then, a strange roar erupted ahead, shattering the deadly silence of this world.
    "Roar¡­"
    Immediately, a fierce wind stormed from all around, and a figure wielding a battle saber emerged from the forest of withered trees ahead. He was enveloped in rolling Demonic Qi, his eyes void of pupils, dark and bottomless like the Abyss. Within that abyssal depth, a faint eerie blue light flickered in and out of view.

 Chapter 285 Divine Severing Cliff

    Qinchuan's brows raised upon seeing the shadowy figure."Demonic Divine Spirit! I didn't expect to encounter it so soon!"
    This was formed from the gathered resentments after the fall of divine demons.
    These resentments had been dormant in the Refining Spirit Valley for hundreds of millions of years, and now that they saw living beings intruding, their owner's battle will from the past was instantly aroused. Holding a demon blade, they stepped forward towards Qinchuan.
    Red Luan was thrilled to see this Demonic Divine Spirit, and her body immediately grew in size, transforming into a being of similar stature. With a beat of her wings, she dived down to devour it.
    The next moment, Red Luan realized that the resentment had not been devoured by her but had passed through her body. The war blade was whooshing down upon Qinchuan's head.
    It turned out that this Demonic Divine Spirit was formed from resentment, and ordinary Divine Skills and Mysterious Techniques couldn't harm them, and of course, Red Luan's devouring technique would not work.
    Of course, they couldn't harm your physical body either, for their attacks were aimed at the opponent's Divine Sense and Dao Heart, which is why this place was called the Refining Spirit Valley.
    Qinchuan didn't even glance at the demon blade engulfed in black Qi. On the contrary, within the sea of consciousness, the Asura Divine Soul suddenly opened its eyes.
    A burst of brilliance erupted from the Divine Soul's eyes.
    With a single thought from Asura, a strong and intense killing aura surged out from the Asura Divine Soul like a tide.
    In that moment, the heavens and the earth seemed to change color, and a terrifying layer of actualized Asura Divine Power turned the entire sky red.
    At the same time, the Demonic Divine Spirit, which had an aura like a divine demon, also seemed to feel the strength of the Asura Divine Soul inside Qinchuan, halting its advancing step in place, not daring to move any further forward.
    This Demonic Divine Spirit, formed from resentment and reduced to mere battle instincts, was actually afraid when facing Qinchuan's Asura Divine Soul!
    Immediately after, the Demonic Divine Spirit suddenly turned around, attempting to flee!
    This Demonic Divine Spirit had existed for hundreds of millions of years and now had developed a sliver of awareness, knowing to avoid a formidable enemy, but Qinchuan wouldn't let it escape as it wished.
    Qinchuan sneered coldly, and once again a burst of brilliance exploded from the eyes of the Asura Divine Soul, as if it possessed a piercing force capable of penetrating heaven and earth, shining upon the body of the Demonic Divine Spirit.
    Then, the Demonic Divine Spirit cried out in distress, and after that, it turned into a mist of Demonic Qi, dissipating between heaven and earth.
    After the Demonic Divine Spirit dispersed, there was a tinkling sound from its body, and a pile of Divine Soul Fragments scattered on the ground, easily numbering over a thousand.
    For Red Luan, the little glutton, this was undoubtedly a feast, and with a cry, she immediately pounced on it, happily beginning to devour the Divine Soul Fragments.
    Only after Red Luan had devoured all the Divine Soul Fragments did the duo resume their journey.
    Not long after Qinchuan had left, Changsun Gu with a swollen face and Lin Qingtian arrived together.
    Changsun Gu had been present when Qinchuan struck Gong Hai and another, crippling their Dantians. He had witnessed the enmity between Qinchuan and Lin Qingtian firsthand.
    At that time, he did not show himself, instead choosing to visit Lin Qingtian after he had returned to his residence.
    Changsun Gu was originally a spy for the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, and with Lin Qingtian bearing a grudge against Qinchuan, displeased with both the Chi Qing's and Chi Shui's handling of events, they hit it off upon contact, deciding to form an alliance to deal with Chi Qing and Qinchuan together.
    Changsun Gu reached out into the air, grabbed something, and brought it to his nose to sniff. His eyes shone as he said, "There are signs of a Divine Soul dissipating here."
    Lin Qingtian paced around the area where the Demonic Divine Spirit had dispersed, walking several circles before finally saying, "It's actually a Demonic Divine Spirit that was about to condense its real physical body. The Divine Soul Fragments that burst out must be numerous."
    "Hurry up and follow! That person must be weak after the big battle with the Demonic Divine Spirit,"
    Changsun Gu took the lead in pursuing the direction where Qinchuan had departed.
    "I hope it's those two old folks from the Chi Family."
    With endless murderous intent and violence emanating from his entire body, Lin Qingtian followed behind Changsun Gu and murmured, "If it turns out to be that kid named Qinchuan, all the better!"
    "Qinchuan?"
    Upon hearing this name, Changsun Gu's brows involuntarily furrowed. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He had already suffered on two occasions at the hands of Qinchuan. That kid was really strange. Clearly, he only had the strength of the Meridian Opening Realm, but when facing him, he was unable to use mana.
    After thinking for a long time, he ultimately concluded that Qinchuan must possess some kind of treasure that could suppress other people's mana. Find more chapters on My Virtual Library Empire
    Such treasures might work against people, but they probably wouldn't be effective in Refining Spirit Valley against the telekinesis of these Demonic Divine Spirits.
    He snorted and said, "Although that kid has some tricks, even you and I joining hands would find it strenuous to deal with these Demonic Divine Spirits. That kid would probably just end up as food in their mouths."
    A ruthless gleam flashed in Lin Qingtian's eyes: "I only hope the kid doesn't die too easily in this valley." He desperately wanted to kill Qinchuan with his own hands, to let him taste the bitterness of a destroyed dantian. Of course, he was unwilling for Qinchuan to die in this valley.
    ...
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan waved his hand, and another Demonic Divine Spirit before him dissipated into smoke and mist, leaving a ground full of Divine Soul Fragments. In this short thirty-mile journey, this was the third Demonic Divine Spirit he had encountered.
    "The Demonic Divine Spirits are becoming increasingly dense around here, which must mean that the site of an Ancient Divine Clan's demise is nearby."
    The closer to the site of an Ancient Divine Clan's demise, the greater the likelihood of encountering Life Pattern Fragments.
    Qinchuan activated his Innate Pupils, with stars rising and falling in his eyes, and the truths of the great Dao emerging continuously.
    He indeed saw golden light shimmering faintly at a mountain peak ahead. With joy on his face, he headed towards the source of the golden light.
    After traveling another hundred miles, a towering Divine Severing Cliff blocked Qinchuan's path.
    The cliff was so high it disappeared into the clouds. On its sheer face, numerous pits and hollows were arranged densely and methodically. At first glance, it seemed like the result of eons of wind and sun weathering.
    But if one's Divine Sense was strong enough to take in the entire cliff, they would realize that those pits and hollows were actually carved to form a giant face.
    And these pits, nothing more than the pores on that face.
    Below the cliff, a chilling wind howled past, creating a mournful sound. Combined with the sinister land that saw no sunlight and the absence of any greenery or life for miles around, it even evoked a sense of dread.
    Just entering the area below the cliff not far, Qinchuan felt the temperature drop significantly as a piercing coldness surged into his body.
    The Asura Divine Soul inside him responded, bursting forth with light, and only then did the surrounding coldness instantly give way and dissipate.
    "Divine Severing Cliff!"
    Qinchuan's eyes narrowed as he stared at the insurmountable face of the cliff, lost in thought, with stars circling in his eyes, reflecting the sun and the moon, seemingly trying to see through it.
    "I hadn't realized that I had inadvertently come here."
    After a long while, Qinchuan let out a deep sigh, "Well, now that I'm here, I might as well take a look up there."
    Having said that, Qinchuan took out the Spring and Autumn Brush from within Dao Lotus, holding the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in his hand. He brandished it across the sky, and the force of the Dao emanating from the tip of the brush surged into those pits and hollows.

 Chapter 286 Luo Yu

    As the Dao patterns were infused into the cave, what had been a gloomy abyss now shone with a cyan Dao light.It was as if an ancient lamp, silent for ages, was ignited at this moment¡ªsimple and elegant.
    As Qinchuan's pen tip danced, the caves on the cliff were illuminated from near to far at a visible speed to the naked eye.
    Until the last of the Dao lamps disappeared into the clouds, the Spring and Autumn Pen in Qinchuan's hand still did not stop, continuously spilling forth rolling Dao.
    If someone had been able to take in the entire cliff at this moment, they would have noticed that as the rows of caves were lit one by one, the giant face carved on the cliff gradually became luminous as if it was about to come alive.
    Time passed, and all the caves on the cliff had been illuminated, while the giant face had also completely come to life, its two eyes shining with the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars, casting their light from above the clouds.
    The movements of the giant face caused the entire cliff to react; a thundering rumble erupted from above.
    Then, the cliff was visibly trembling, shaking uncertainly as if the heavens were collapsing.
    In an instant, the earth shook and mountains crumbled.
    Furthermore, in the void, a sharp sound of tearing air resounded, with something above whistling towards the ground at tremendous speed.
    Qinchuan's gaze sharpened as he noticed a tiny black dot within the clouds.
    One¡­
    Two¡­
    More and more black dots appeared in the sky, and before long, those shadows grew larger and larger, eventually turning into boulders as large as mountain peaks.
    A rain of massive boulders poured down, seemingly intent on burying a man and a bird in this place.
    "What's going on, why are rocks falling from the sky!"
    The Red Luan, which had been resting on Qinchuan's shoulder after feeding, awakened by the mighty uproar, flew into the sky and with a flap of its brilliant wings, sent a mountain-sized rock flying, shrieking as it asked.
    After speaking, Red Luan realized not only the cliff was trembling, the ground was also shaking, and it cried out in a panic, "This is bad, the earth is shaking, the earth is shaking!"
    Meanwhile, at the same time in the core area of Refining Spirit Valley, the elders who had entered through the red portal also felt the faint tremors beneath their feet.
    "What's happening?"
    "Is this¡­ an earthquake?"
    "Refining Spirit Valley is located atop Fusang Mountain, which harbors a Divine Dragon Vein beneath the ground. How could there be an earthquake?"
    "No, this isn't an earthquake¡­" At this moment, finally, an elder noticed something amiss. His eyes blazed as he looked towards the distance, seemingly peering through the vast sky, and exclaimed in shock, "This is from the direction of the forbidden land¡­ Could it be that the forbidden land has opened?"
    Divine Severing Cliff is known in Refining Spirit Valley as a deadly forbidden land. Over tens of thousands of years, countless elders have attempted to climb to the top of the cliff to explore its landscape, but from the Supreme Saints to the Saints, none have ever returned.
    Over time, this place became forbidden, and ordinary people were unwilling to approach it.
    Now, with such a massive disturbance coming from the direction of Divine Severing Cliff, even the elders thousands of miles away could sense the anomalies beneath the earth, suggesting that something extraordinary had occurred.
    Perhaps a treasure had emerged?
    Suddenly, the elders leaped into action, heading towards Divine Severing Cliff, fearing that if they were a step too late, they would miss out on the treasure.
    ...
    At this time, Qinchuan was unaware that the commotion he had caused by unlocking the Prohibition of this place had become, in the eyes of the elders, the sign of a treasure's emergence.
    As boulders continued to fall from Divine Severing Cliff, he knew that his great task was accomplished. He put away the Spring and Autumn Pen and commanded Red Luan to return to its original form.
    The Red Luan within harbored the Phoenix bloodline, with its true form comparable to a small mountain.
    As the Red Luan reverted to its true form, its lustrous body, tinged with red blood-like streaks, soared into the sky, and in the blink of an eye, the flames of the phoenix densely enveloped the heavens. The vast flames surged upwards, and the sonorous cry of the phoenix burst forth.
    Even though it wasn't the first time seeing the Red Luan's true form, one couldn't help but marvel; with just a trace of the Phoenix bloodline, the Red Luan was already so magnificent, one could only imagine the grandeur of the phoenixes from Ancient Times.
    After the Red Luan had restored its true form, Qinchuan leaped onto the Red Luan's broad back and instructed it to fly upwards.
    Following Qinchuan's command, the Red Luan rose spiraling into the sky, beginning its ascent.
    The Red Luan's speed was incredibly fast, and Qinchuan immediately felt a whooshing sound by his ears, reminiscent of the majesty of a Kunpeng spreading its wings.
    Before long, Qinchuan had already reached above the clouds; all that met his eyes, aside from the towering cliff that seemed to have no peak in front of him, was the vast expanse of white clouds.
    After ascending for an unknown period, Qinchuan suddenly saw a giant cave appear atop the green cliff, the Abyss shimmered like a rainbow, and a dazzling light shone from within, as if auspiciousness was descending.
    Should anyone have seen the full extent of this giant face, they would realize that the massive cave was merely a slight crevice displayed at the corner of the giant face's mouth.
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    Qinchuan directed the Red Luan toward the Abyssal cave entrance.
    "We have finally arrived!" Qinchuan sighed softly, as if he had long anticipated the appearance of this cavity.
    The Red Luan spread its wings, with its enormous body hovering at the entrance of the cave. Looking inside, the cave was filled with numerous materialized Dao Patterns; within the depths of the Abyss, faint golden light twinkled.
    Above the entrance of the cave flowed iridescent lights, with the power of Prohibitions attached to the surface, manifesting a faint Barrier, preventing the entrance of outsiders.
    Qinchuan placed a hand upon the Barrier, his body's True Qi pouring out furiously, converging upon the Barrier. Soon enough, the obstructing Barrier vanished like smoke and clouds.
    Having opened the Barrier, Qinchuan stepped in confidently; the Red Luan, too, shrank its body and returned to perch upon Qinchuan's shoulder.
    No sooner had he set foot inside than the scenery before his eyes underwent an earth-shattering transformation, as though he had entered another world altogether.
    Suddenly caught in a dizzying whirl, a series of magical light screens appeared. At times he seemed to be in the endless stellar expanse, at other times as if atop the Taiyin Golden Star, in a disoriented state. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    After regaining clarity, Qinchuan found himself within a corridor. The corridor's walls were smooth and soft, not resembling stone walls, and emitted faint specks of luminescence, as if entering a seductive haven.
    "Eh, this place is anything but ordinary."
    As soon as the Red Luan entered, she felt a refreshing sensation, a continuous flow of gentle Qi pervading her Divine Sense, nurturing her Soul.
    Flapping her tiny wings, she flew to the wall of the corridor and examined the walls around closely. After a long while, she suddenly cried out in amazement, "Oh my, this is Luo Yu, a whole chunk of Luo Yu!"
    Even having lived for a million years and having seen countless treasures, at this moment, the Red Luan could not help but curse in human language.
    Because she discovered that the walls surrounding the corridor weren't ordinary jade, but all were made of Luo Yu.
    Luo Yu, known for nurturing the Divine Sense, if an ordinary Cultivator owned a Luo Yu pendant and carried it with them all year round, their Divine Sense would definitely be three times stronger than average.
    The path of Divine Sense, more difficult to cultivate than the Five Elements' Qi, with correspondingly fewer treasures to aid it. Whenever such items emerged, they could certainly stir up significant turmoil across the continent.
    While Luo Yu is not as powerful as a Divine Sense Supreme Treasure, it is similarly rare. Even a ring made from a thumb-sized piece of Luo Yu would be a Supreme Treasure competed for by major Sects.
    And if there was a Luo Yu pendant or ornament, Sect families would be willing to exchange a Supreme Dao Artifact for it.
    Yet here, the entire corridor was made of this jade. If word got out, no matter the dangers of Divine Severing Cliff, Cultivators would continuously come here in search of treasure.
    "Quiet."
    Qinchuan gave her a glance and said, afterwards extending his hand to gently caress the long-silent jadestone, his thoughts drifting far away.
    Seeing this, the Red Luan knew Qinchuan must have a deep connection with this place. She promptly closed her mouth and found a corner to herself, relishing the supreme benefits brought by the Luo Yu.

 Chapter 287 The Scroll

    Since ancient times, Divine Severing Cliff had existed here. Legend had it that the cliff did not originally have this name, but because a great battle between the gods and demons took place here, with many falling in this area, it thus came to be known as Divine Severing Cliff.Apart from its towering height, the cliff also had a peculiar feature: cultivators, whether flying upward or climbing by hand, would be stopped by an inexplicable force after reaching a certain altitude.
    Only those who had never cultivated, mere mortals, could continue upwards, but with their feeble strength, they would invariably exhaust themselves within a few days, falling from the cliff to their deaths.
    According to those who had attempted to climb it before, aside from the endless stone wall, there was nothing else on Divine Severing Cliff.
    That year, Qinchuan was still just a cowherd from outside the valley, and since he was young, he had listened to the elderly in the village speak of this mysterious cliff within the valley, and he was always filled with curiosity.
    As he grew a little older, he would often run to the base of the cliff alone, wanting to climb to its highest point to take in the view of the surrounding mountains.
    However, he had tried several times, and each time he could only endure for about twenty days before he no longer had the strength to climb higher and was forced to return without success.
    On this day, Qinchuan made thorough preparations, ready to challenge the cliff once more. But at the base of Divine Severing Cliff, he encountered a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, with two horns atop its head. The creature spoke human language and asked, "Boy, what is it you intend to do by repeatedly trying to scale this cliff?"
    Qinchuan answered, "I'm just curious and want to climb up, that's all!"
    Hearing this, the bull-headed creature let out an eerie cackle, thoroughly chilling, "Divine Severing Cliff is a manifestation of the Three Thousand Great Dao, further blessed by the Heavenly Dao. You are but a mortal; how could you possibly contend with the will of the Heavenly Dao?"
    Clenching the fist in his hand, Qinchuan declared resolutely, "What of the Heavenly Dao? As long as I keep my heart set on climbing, I will reach the peak one day!"
    The bull-headed creature roared with laughter and said, "Hahaha, good! Good! Good! Such spirit in a young man! Since you are so determined, I will bestow upon you a fortunate chance to help you reach the peak sooner."
    Having said that, the creature flicked its finger, and a bean-sized elixir was sent flying into Qinchuan's mouth. Before he could react, it was swallowed.
    After that, the creature let out another series of strange laughs before dissolving into a cloud of smoke, vanishing into nothingness.
    Having swallowed the elixir, Qinchuan felt as if he had an inexhaustible source of energy within him. He immediately began climbing upwards and found that even his climbing speed had significantly increased.
    This time, Qinchuan's strength seemed endless, with no hint of fatigue, as he mustered all his power to keep ascending.
    In the first few months, aside from densely packed fist-sized stone caves, it was indeed just as the rumors described¡ªonly stone walls and nothing else.
    In the tenth month, he suddenly spotted a dark cave in the far distance. His excitement soared, filled with boundless enthusiasm as if he had stumbled upon an incredible opportunity. He continued upwards, making his way toward the cave.
    After spending a full two more months, Qinchuan finally reached the outskirts of that stone cave. After a whole year of climbing, his hands were bloody, and his bones were gruesomely exposed.
    Upon reaching the entrance of the cave, he initially felt as if there were an invisible wall blocking his way forward, and he tried to push against it with his hands.
    As his blood-soaked hands touched the invisible wall, the blood instantly spread, covering the majority of the mouth of the cave.
    Following a series of thundering rumbles, the invisible wall vanished, and the next moment, Qinchuan was stunned.
    Inside the cave stood a pretty young girl at the entrance, curiously looking at him.
    "My name is Luo Ling'er. What's your name? Did you climb up from the bottom?"
    Luo Ling'er stood beside the jade carving, her lively eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at this little one who had just climbed up from the bottom of the cliff.
    She was born within this stone wall, nourished by the essence of heaven and earth, and watered by the spiritual energy of all things. She is the culmination of the spiritual energy of all things condensed into this piece of Luo Jade, hence she named herself Luo Ling'er.
    She lived here for tens of thousands of years and never saw another person.
    Just moments ago, she suddenly heard the barrier outside the stone wall emit a thunderous noise. Then, the barrier that had prevented her from leaving dissipated just like that, and she saw a young man appear before her eyes.
    The young Qinchuan, despite having consumed the elixir of that strange creature, was already exhausted. He clambered into the cave and collapsed on the ground, puffing out his cheeks, "If it's not climbing up here, could it be flying up, huh?" Although he was frustrated, he couldn't help but glance at Luo Ling'er, his curiosity piqued.
    He had thought he would be the first person to reach this cave, but unexpectedly, there was someone else in the cave who had arrived before him, which greatly diminished his sense of achievement.
    "You haven't told me your name yet," Luo Ling'er said with her large eyes flickering discontentedly. But she then saw Qinchuan's hands where the bone was exposed and blood was continuously flowing. She frowned, knelt before him, and carefully grasped his hands.
    Following that, a steady stream of mana flowed from Luo Ling'er's hands. A green spiritual energy radiated from her palms, and Qinchuan felt as if a warm current passed through his hands. The worn wounds in his hands began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, wherever the spiritual energy passed.
    In that instant, the frustration in Qinchuan's heart seemed to dissipate into thin air, and he murmured, "My name is Qinchuan..."
    ...
    This place was where Qinchuan and Luo Ling'er first met and became acquainted, and it also happened to be where Ling'er was born.
    After Ling'er's death, he searched heaven and earth for a method to revive her, and the first place he thought of was to return here to borrow the power of the Divine Soul from the Luo Jade to call back her scattered True Spirit. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    But at the time, Ling'er's True Spirit had been absorbed into the Immortal Burial Site, and even using the power of the Luo Jade, he could not call it back.
    "I've come back again..."
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    With his Nine Lives Reincarnation, Qinchuan was invincible in this world, unafraid of both gods and demons, yet the one thing he feared was returning here. Even after nine cycles of reincarnation, he still feared that his Dao Heart was not stable and dared not face it.
    Originally, he had only intended to enter the Refining Spirit Valley to seek a Life Pattern Fragment. But due to some twist of fate, he ended up returning to this place.
    Qinchuan murmured softly, touching the Luo Jade beside him with the tips of his fingers, gentle and careful, for fear of damaging it with too much force.
    "Hm?"
    Just then, Qinchuan suddenly felt the texture beneath his fingertips become uneven, somewhat unusual.
    "What's going on?"
    Upon closer examination after feeling several uneven spots, it turned out that someone had carved into the wall of Luo Jade. He looked up and saw that jade carvings covered the entire stone wall, forming picture after picture.
    Qinchuan was astounded.
    The Divine Severing Cliff was already shrouded in mystery, capable of stopping cultivators from ascending and rarely within the determination of ordinary people to climb.
    Furthermore, after his attempt to use the power of the Luo Jade to summon back Ling'er's True Spirit failed, he had used a Supreme Secret Technique to set up a Great Formation around this place, turning it into a forbidden area. Whether it was a cultivator or a layperson, anyone who stepped into this area would undoubtedly die, thus preventing others from entering this place.
    How could there now be carvings on the jade wall?
    Who was it? Who had entered this place after him?

 Chapter 288 Blood Stains the Netherworld

    ```Although he didn't know how these scrolls appeared, he consoled himself with the notion that since they had come, he might as well accept them.
    He then settled his heart, put aside the doubts in his mind, and looked carefully at the scrolls.
    At a glance, the carving on the jade bi was lifelike, vivid, as if the actual scenes were unfolding before his eyes.
    When he saw the first painting, a solemn expression appeared on Qinchuan's face.
    It was because he saw a magnificent and vast tomb engraved on the jade, and although it had been scaled down countless times from the original, Qinchuan recognized at a glance that this was the Immortal Burial Site.
    When Qinchuan looked closer, his heart shook violently.
    He saw a figure engraved in front of the tomb, holding a long spear, blood staining the heavens, striking towards the Immortal Burial Site.
    Wasn't that the scene from when he had forcefully entered the Immortal Burial Site years ago!
    "How can this be?"
    That year, he had forced his way into the Immortal Burial Site, hoping to retrieve Ling'er's True Spirit, but he could only circle the peripheral area, unable to break through to the Central Area of the Immortal Burial Site regardless of the methods he used. In his fury, the scene depicted on this scroll had occurred.
    Why was it carved here? What connection did the carvers of these paintings have with him?
    Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Qinchuan moved forward to continue viewing the next scroll.
    Although he was prepared, Qinchuan was still profoundly shaken by the second painting.
    The second scroll depicted a young man holding a Demon Spear. The young man's spear was slanted, and although it was merely a carved scroll, it radiated a terrifying Asura Dao Intent, with the killing aura and anger seemingly poised to break through the jade's restraint and burst forth.
    On the tip of the spear hung a corpse with circular eyes, a swallow's jaw and tiger's whiskers, the corners of its mouth revealing two sharp fangs.
    With such an appearance, it was clearly one of those beings from the Underworld.
    And before the man, the spear, and the corpse, stood three others with the same fanged appearance from the Underworld, standing respectfully before him, like children who had done something wrong, offering no hint of dissatisfaction despite one of their kin being slain.
    The figures in the carving were as lifelike as if they were alive, and the Red Luan at the side spread its wings, first glancing at the spear-wielding youth in the carving and then curiously staring at Qinchuan, letting out a strange cry, "Aiyaiyai, how does this person look exactly like you?" Its eyes were filled with curiosity, as if asking him what relationship he had with the person in the painting.
    Qinchuan, of course, knew what she was thinking and said indifferently, "Because this person is me!" He then didn't speak any further, nor did he offer more explanation.
    This left Red Luan quite frustrated, "That's it? You're not going to explain?"
    Seeing Qinchuan remaining silent, Red Luan was quite unsatisfied but couldn't do anything about it, and with a belly full of dejection, it flew to the front of the jade bi to closely observe the meaning within this painting.
    "Huh, there are words carved here, too!" Red Luan suddenly discovered a few nearly imperceptible characters beside the scrolls, chirping out loud.
    "Asura's wrath stains the Netherworld red."
    Red Luan read the content of the small characters without understanding their meaning. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Red Luan might not comprehend it, but Qinchuan knew what it meant.
    The painting depicted him after his first reincarnation.
    In that life, his Asura Path was in its infancy, he was invincible across the Nine Heavens and the earth, his actions brazen and domineering, yet he incurred the wrath of a great power from the Underworld.
    That Underworld power had tried to assassinate him several times, but ultimately failed to handle Qinchuan, so in a brutal move, he killed Qinchuan's parents of that life, and abusing his own convenience, went against the Heavenly Dao's will to make the souls of his parents reincarnate in the animal realm.
    Enraged, Qinchuan stormed the Underworld, killing from the Bridge of Helplessness to the Judgment Hall, along the Netherworld Road, slaying countless lesser ghosts and numerous rulers of the Underworld, filling the Underworld with rivers of blood.
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    Finally, before the Judgment Hall, in front of the three great Ghost Emperors of Qin, Chu, and Song, he ended that being, casting him down into the cycle of Hell to suffer the torment of the eighteen layers forever, only then did he stop.
    As these thoughts crossed his mind, Qinchuan suddenly felt a chill down his spine, breaking out into a cold sweat in an instant.
    The incidents of when he had forcefully entered the Immortal Burial Site and stained the Underworld red with blood were known to the world, so if someone could enter this place and carve them here, it wouldn't be too surprising.
    However, he had never mentioned his cultivation of the Asura Path to anyone, and in the nine cycles of reincarnation refining the Asura Path, he was the only one who knew about it.
    But now, it was clearly written here, "Asura's wrath..."
    ```
    He did not think it was a coincidence.
    Behind it all, there seemed to be an invisible hand manipulating everything about him.
    With the intuition of his Asura Emperor Soul that spanned a million years of cultivation level, the owner of this hand might have countless ties to the force that resurrected the Heavenly Dao.
    After a long while, Qinchuan composed himself and continued forward.
    Having seen the two paintings ahead, Qinchuan had roughly guessed the content of the subsequent ones.
    As he continued to look down, sure enough, as he had predicted, the next painting depicted his second cycle of reincarnation.
    In that life, the Emperor of the Nine Heavens blocked his path to enlightenment, and the two battled at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm for a full three years. This painting captured the scene of his battle with the Emperor of the Nine Heavens.
    He looked on, one after the other.
    The third life, the fourth life, all the way to the eighth life, before he finally stopped.
    Each life matched his exactly, without the slightest error.
    Qinchuan looked up and saw there was one last painting ahead.
    "I have gone through nine cycles of reincarnation, and the paintings ahead have accurately depicted my first eight lives without omission. I wonder what this last painting will depict?"
    With these thoughts, Qinchuan wandered forward.
    The ninth painting caught his eye suddenly.
    Before Qinchuan could speak, Red Luan exclaimed, "This... this... isn't this me?"
    Qinchuan's brows furrowed tightly as he expanded his Divine Sense and went on full alert.
    The first thing one could see in this ninth painting was a towering cliff that pierced the clouds. In the middle part of the cliff, an enormous Red Luan was suspended in front of a cave shimmering with green light.
    A youth stood on the back of the Red Luan, stepping forward, ready to enter the cave.
    This was the exact scene of Qinchuan entering the cave just moments ago!
    The next moment, Qinchuan's eyes focused intently, gazing fixedly at the top of the painting.
    Engraved at the top of the painting was the entire Divine Severing Cliff. The cave was located on the lower half of the cliff, and looking up through the clouds, at the very top of the Divine Severing Cliff, a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull stood above the heavens, its gaze piercing through miles of cloud sea, watching Qinchuan and Red Luan in silence.
    "It's... it's him!"
    Qinchuan suddenly remembered the creature that had fed him an elixir and helped him reach this cave years ago.
    The creature carved on the painting was exactly the same as he remembered.
    In that instant, a thought flashed across Qinchuan's mind, as though he had grasped something.
    Back then, Qinchuan was but an ordinary mortal who benefited from the elixir given by the creature with a human body and a bull's head, not only allowing him to scale the Divine Severing Cliff but also aiding him on the path of cultivation.
    Afterward, he had thought of looking for that person from the past.
    But despite searching high and low, consulting ancient books, Qinchuan never found any news of that person. Of course, having undergone nine cycles of reincarnation, Qinchuan had not seen him again; it seemed as if this person had never existed in the world.
    Qinchuan once believed that his encounter with this person and being led to the path of cultivation was a stroke of fate from the heavens.
    Today, seeing this person again in the mural, Qinchuan was convinced that none of this was a coincidence.
    "If I continue upward and reach the summit of this Divine Severing Cliff, might I meet him again?"
    The Divine Severing Cliff could stop cultivators from ascending. After Qinchuan had achieved a certain level of cultivation, he had come back to investigate the cliff and discovered that it was actually the dual barriers of the Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao that were stopping cultivators from climbing.
    Back then, he had used supreme methods to break the repression of the Great Dao, but at the peak of the cliff, there still remained a natural barrier formed by the Heavenly Dao. Even he, in those days, had not been able to step onto the top of the cliff.
    Qinchuan harbored doubts in his heart, pondering over this possibility.

 Chapter 289 Asuras Fury

    Just as Qinchuan spaced out, the Luo Yu in the passage before him suddenly moved.The mural was like the surface of a placid lake that had suddenly had a stone cast upon it, with ripples of Dao Patterns spreading across it.
    "Huh~"
    Qinchuan stared intently at the center of those patterns and immediately felt a wave of dizziness and blurred vision, the images on the Luo Yu becoming increasingly unclear.
    As he wandered in confusion, the blurry scene on the Luo Yu gradually morphed into a figure.
    The shadow of the figure was just an indistinct blur, the entire form hazy, but it was still possible to make out a graceful silhouette standing quietly upon the jade face.
    Though the face was not clear, the eyes shone with spirit, as if about to come to life, gazing at Qinchuan with affection and sentiment.
    Qinchuan's entire body shuddered, his Dao Heart, which had been undisturbed for millions of years, couldn't help but start pounding wildly.
    "Ling'er... is it you?"
    Though nine lives had passed, Qinchuan recognized her at a glance, the person within the wall was indeed Ling'er.
    It seemed as if Ling'er in the painting heard Qinchuan's call, her eyes moved slightly, and her arms began to lift, hope twinkling in her gaze.
    Her whole being seemed poised to move, as if about to break through the barriers of dimensions and leap into Qinchuan's arms.
    Qinchuan slowly extended his hand, reaching towards the hand stretching out from within the painting, longing to grasp her small hand.
    The moment Qinchuan's hand touched the fingers of the painted Ling'er, he clearly felt a trace of warmth, as if he had touched the Supreme Dao.
    His heart pounded faster and faster.
    "Ling'er... do you know, to resurrect you, I have endured nine cycles of reincarnation. This life, I must revive you!" Qinchuan pressed down the excitement in his heart, speaking tremulously.
    Ling'er's eyes brimmed with tender affection, her lively eyes filled with compassion as she gazed at Qinchuan, seemingly understanding how much effort Qinchuan had put into resurrecting her.
    After a long while, Ling'er's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but just at that moment, an unexpected change occurred.
    Qinchuan suddenly sensed a strong wind blowing from behind him, a sense of danger looming over him.
    "Dammit!"
    Sensing the assault from behind, Qinchuan cursed angrily, retreating explosively as his aura burst forth. He then hurled a punch towards the direction of the attacker.
    This punch, infused with a third of the Emperor Soul Power and enhanced by the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, was invincibly dominant, such that not even a Great Emperor could stand against it.
    "Ah¡ª¡ª"
    Facing such a punch, the assailant stood no chance at all and was blown away, smacked out of the cave.
    After punching away the attacker, he turned back to look at the jade tablet, only to find no trace of Luo Ling'er; the ninth mural on the jade now was just a smooth surface of Luo Yu, as if she had never appeared.
    The other eight murals remained unchanged, without a single difference.
    "Damn it¡ª¡ª"
    Qinchuan was enraged, and tangible murderous intent surged from his body, a scarlet fury dyeing the skies red,
    He knew, of course, that the appearance of Luo Ling'er was nothing more than a phantom created from the mural, and he had realized this the moment the Luo Yu began to change. Despite that, upon seeing Ling'er's visage, he willfully indulged, willing to immerse himself in the illusion.
    With his Mind Realm Cultivation, very few illusions in this world could entice him to indulge, and the desire to do so was almost wishful thinking, but at this moment, he was attacked and forcibly pulled from the illusion.
    His Dao Heart, which had stood firm for a million years, was now forcibly tugged away, meaning that the chance to sink into the illusion and meet with Ling'er again was gone.
    In his anger, he also felt a tinge of regret for carelessly not reactivating the prohibition of this cave after opening it.
    Because he saw clearly that the hidden assailant was none other than Changsun Gu, whom he had previously turned into a pig-headed figure.
    Originally, the Divine Severing Cliff was able to prevent cultivators from ascending, but after Qinchuan achieved success in his cultivation, he also revisited the Divine Severing Cliff and found that the barrier preventing cultivators from ascending was actually a combination of Dao and Heavenly Dao Barriers.
    Back then, he had used a supreme technique to break the Dao suppression, reducing its power so that ordinary cultivators could now reach this place.
    To prevent anyone from destroying Ling'er's birthplace, he further established the Erasing Spirit Great Formation, making it impossible for cultivators and mortals to ascend to this place again.
    It was just that Qinchuan had intended to reach this place earlier and, upon entering the cave, was so shocked by the scrolls that he momentarily forgot that other elders from below the cliff might come up.
    "Red Luan, catch up with this person,"
    As Qinchuan walked out, he spoke with a face as cold as frost and an icy tone, a chill whistling from his body that instantly solidified the temperature in the cave.
    "I will obliterate his soul, never to reincarnate for all eternity!"
    No sooner had he spoken than he had reached the cave entrance, his whole body leaping down.
    Even with Fire Spiritual Energy coursing through Red Luan's body, it couldn't help but shiver, thinking, "This unfortunate fellow, of all people to provoke, had to provoke this god of slaughter!"
    Red Luan let out a clear cry, flew out, and instantly reverted to its true form, flying beneath Qinchuan's feet and supporting him.
    ...
    Below the Divine Severing Cliff, the various elders had now split into two groups, facing off against each other, ready for action.
    "Second Elder, a Supreme Treasure has emerged atop the Divine Severing Cliff. Just let us ascend, and if we find the treasure, it will enhance the power of our Fiery Sky Lineage," said the leader of one group of elders.
    The many elders standing behind him nodded and chimed in, "Right, Second Elder, this rule was set a hundred thousand years ago. Now that century is past, times have changed. Why cling to those rigid, useless old rules?"
    Another elder shouted, "Before, when the prohibition was intact, we could freely explore this forbidden place. Now that the prohibition is broken, why can't people go up?"
    Apparently, when the Divine Severing Cliff had shaken earlier, it had drawn all the nearby elders of the Refining Spirit Valley to the site.
    Changsun Gu and Lin Qingtian were the first to reach the cliff. Seeing the prohibitions broken, and with nothing to stop the cultivators from ascending, Changsun Gu promptly flew upward.
    Whereas Lin Qingtian, who was always cautious, waited until Changsun Gu had been up there for a while and had not reported anything unusual before preparing to ascend.
    But at this moment, the Second Elder arrived and stopped him.
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    Speaking of ancient rules, he said that the place was forbidden and not to be entered without permission.
    Since the Second Elder was of the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, Lin Qingtian naturally dared not speak further.
    He could only regret not having gone up earlier in secret.
    However, he was unaware that it was precisely the Second Elder's intervention that had saved his life, for otherwise, he would have been captured by Red Luan just like Changsun Gu, helpless as a fish on the chopping block.
    But as more and more elders arrived, those wishing to explore the Divine Severing Cliff increased, leading to this standoff.
    However, the number of people behind the Second Elder was far fewer than the opposing side, only a little over one-fifth of their number.
    Yet he was not intimidated in the least, still commanding authority as he shouted, "Rules are rules. If our ancestors set these rules, then whether it's a hundred thousand or a million years, they should not be changed."
    Others might not have known, but the Second Elder was aware that the taboo on this land was not set by ancestor Chi Tian, but by Qinchuan himself.
    He glanced around at everyone present. Apart from Changsun Gu, who had already trespassed, only Qinchuan was not there. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    This meant that the area must have been opened by Qinchuan. Without his permission, those who trespassed would surely have their souls obliterated and might not even enter the cycle of reincarnation.
    So it appeared as though he was stopping people from treasure hunting, but in fact, he was also saving their lives.
    The one advocating for treasure hunting was the Third Elder from the Burning Heaven Sect, named Shi Hun.
    Seeing that the Second Elder was adamant about not letting anyone go up, Shi Hun's expression turned cold, clearly displeased.
    "Second Elder, although your Dao Magic is profound and you are at the initial stage of the Supreme Saint, you should know that even ants can kill an elephant," Shi Hun said with an underlying threat in his tone.
    It was clear to any astute observer that Shi Hun's words were laced with menace.
    In an instant, the atmosphere became even tenser, as if a great battle could break out at any moment.
    Just then, a sharp sound of something tearing through the air came from the sky.

 Chapter 290 Rewards

    ```"What happened?"
    The elders looked up one after another, curious about what had transpired.
    When everyone looked up, they saw a giant luan bird plummeting rapidly. The sharp sound of tearing through the air was that of the Red Luan falling at a great speed, creating noise in the void.
    "Look, isn't that the Fusang Red Luan?"
    An elder recognized the figure of the Red Luan first and called out.
    "It really is the Fusang Red Luan!"
    The Red Luan was a famously fierce beast in the continent, and once reminded, all the elders recognized it.
    "Indeed, it's that Luan bird. Doesn't she favor cold and gloomy places? With the Fusang fruit already picked, why would she appear here?"
    Only Chi Shan and two others knew that Qinchuan had tamed the Red Luan. At this moment, the elders saw the Red Luan descending from above the Divine Severing Cliff and were filled with doubt.
    Then, another elder suddenly cried out in alarm.
    "Look quickly, the Red Luan is grasping a person in its claws!"
    Everyone focused their gaze and indeed saw a figure clutched in the Red Luan's talons.
    Because the Red Luan was diving down, no one noticed Qinchuan on its back.
    The Red Luan was falling so swiftly that everyone soon made out the person in its grasp.
    "The Fifth Elder! That is actually the Fifth Elder!"
    "The Fifth Elder has been killed by the Red Luan!"
    "Could it be that atop the Divine Severing Cliff is the abode of the Red Luan?" At this point, one of the elders seemed to have realized something and secretly speculated, "This could also explain why no elders who've tried to ascend over the past tens of thousands of years have survived."
    Regardless, faced with the ferocious arrival of the Red Luan, clearly not a benevolent creature, the elders dispersed in all directions, forming a defensive circle, warily defending against each other.
    As the Red Luan's massive wings stirred up a violent wind, its large body steadily landed before everyone's eyes.
    It was then that the gathered elders finally noticed a young man standing on the back of the Red Luan.
    The youth exuded an aura of murderous intent that materialized in the air, overwhelming the surroundings like a killing god descending to the world, causing even the elders present to unwittingly draw a sharp breath.
    Together with the empress-like pressure emanating from the Red Luan, a fine line of cold sweat unknowingly formed on everyone's foreheads.
    "Who is he?"
    Aside from the Second Elder and Lin Qingtian, the thought arose unbidden in the minds of all the other elders present.
    But the terrifying pressure from the Red Luan made none of them daring enough to step forward and inquire.
    Qinchuan stepped down from the Red Luan's back with a long stride.
    His eyes a burning red, he swept a disdainful gaze over the scattered elders and said coldly, "Those who ascend the Divine Severing Cliff die!"
    His tone was like the chill of an icy snowy landscape, making everyone shiver.
    "Those who defy the ancestral teachings will all have their true spirits annihilated."
    Having spoken, Qinchuan formed a claw with one hand and reached toward Changsun Gu in the Red Luan's talons.
    Next, a true spirit floated out from within Changsun Gu's body, drifting towards Qinchuan.
    ```
    "No¡ª"
    At this moment, Changsun Gu was left with only a wisp of his True Spirit, yet he still couldn't understand why Qinchuan's punch, who was merely a cultivator of the Meridian Opening Realm, could possess such formidable power.
    The punch that Qinchuan had just landed on him had shattered his meridians, Sea of Qi, Dantian, and Sea of Consciousness all at the same time, causing his physical body to die instantly.
    And now, he watched in terror as his True Spirit was being controlled by Qinchuan, floating towards him. Struggling, he shouted loudly, "No, you can't kill me, you can't kill me! My master is a Great Emperor! If you kill me, my master will surely not let you off!"
    Before Changsun Gu could finish speaking, his True Spirit was already captured in Qinchuan's hand. With a slight movement, Changsun Gu's voice ceased abruptly, as his True Spirit dissipated into smoke and vanished between heaven and earth.
    Seeing Qinchuan act so decisively, without the slightest hesitation, all the elders present felt a sudden leap in their hearts, trembling with fear.
    "Even if the Emperor of Heaven were to come, today you are surely doomed."
    To provoke a dragon is to touch its reverse scale, and for Qinchuan, Luo Ling'er was his reverse scale.
    For her sake, Qinchuan was willing to plunge into reincarnation, experiencing nine cycles of life and death, cultivating the Asura Dao, all for the purpose of reviving her.
    And since Changsun Gu interrupted his crucial moment of reunion with Ling'er in the Illusion Realm, it was no wonder that Qinchuan was so enraged.
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    On the side, the Red Luan intended to devour Changsun Gu's corpse, but after sniffing it, realized that all the Spiritual Energy within had been utterly dispersed by Qinchuan and it was no different from a lump of rotten flesh. Suddenly losing its appetite, it kicked the corpse away with a claw and muttered, "Truly bad luck."
    Then with a movement, it reverted to the size of a palm and landed cautiously back on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    Only then did everyone feel the terrifying pressure dissipate and they each gasped for air.
    Lin Qingtian, mingling in the crowd, was even more frightened.
    In this event, he and Changsun Gu were the first to arrive here, among the living people present, and stood the best chance of ascending to the Divine Severing Cliff. Had it not been for the Second Elder's intervention, he might have already met the same fate as Changsun Gu.
    It was only now that the Second Elder approached Qinchuan with trembling caution, bowed, and said, "My lord, I've failed in my duty, allowing outsiders to trespass in the prohibited area. Please, punish me."
    The Second Elder had made every effort to stop the other elders from climbing the cliff, and Qinchuan had seen this. Since Changsun Gu sneaked up due to his own oversight, Qinchuan did not blame him but rather looked appreciatively at the few people standing behind the Second Elder. These were the ones who had faithfully followed the ancestral instruction, preventing others from entering the prohibited area.
    Qinchuan then said, "You have all strictly obeyed the ancestral instruction and were not tempted by treasures. You have done nothing wrong."
    Qinchuan was clear about rewards and punishments. These people had been diligent and resolute, ready to confront many for the sake of a few, so if Qinchuan were to punish the Second Elder now, it would inevitably dishearten his subordinates.
    Moreover, he was not one to blame others for his own negligence.
    Having been reincarnated nine times, Qinchuan had countless followers, but it wasn't simply because of his invincible cultivation level that these people willingly followed him.
    After speaking, Qinchuan waved his hand, and several jade pendants made of Luo Yu appeared in his palm. With a flick of his hand, the jade pendants each flew into the hands of the Second Elder and the elders behind him, and he said, "Not only are you without fault, but you have also contributed to the protection of the prohibited area."
    "This... this... this... is this really Luo Yu!" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Chi Qing, standing on the side of the Second Elder and naturally also receiving a jade pendant, was the first to recognize the material and exclaimed in surprise.
    A jade pendant made from such a large piece of Luo Yu would be worth as much as an ordinary Supreme Dao Artifact, and Qinchuan had just taken out several at once.
    How could this not shock him.
    These Luo Yu were naturally from that cave on Divine Severing Cliff, but not brought out by Qinchuan. Instead, it was the Red Luan who, while Qinchuan was not paying attention, had snatched a large chunk, and just now on the way down, Qinchuan discovered it and casually took half of it.
    "This is really Luo Yu!"
    "My God, with this piece of Luo Yu, my soul cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds."
    "With this Luo Yu, why fear not being able to break through to Great Saint!"
    Upon closely examining the Luo Yu in their hands and realizing it was indeed the legendary Luo Yu, they all spoke up, overwhelmed with joy.

 Chapter 291 Supreme Elder

    The Elders behind the Second Elder did not all recognize Qinchuan, and upon hearing Qinchuan's unabashed declaration of his merits in guarding the prohibited area, they thought to themselves disdainfully, "We are but following the orders of the Second Elder, not guarding this place for your sake, kid."
    However, when they saw such a large Luo Yu, and that Qinchuan was actually rewarding them, their attitudes took a sharp turn, and their gazes towards Qinchuan changed.
    At this moment, everyone was glad that they had chosen to stand with the Second Elder.
    When the Elders on Shi Hun's side saw that the others were each receiving a jade pendant made of Luo Yu, their eyes immediately burned with intense desire. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Some regretted their choice bitterly, wondering how they could have been so foolish as to stand behind Elder Shi.
    Others sized up the number of people around and began considering making their move to seize the treasure.
    Above all, Shi Hun was the most opportunistic. He suddenly spoke out, "Chi Ren, you dare to conspire with outsiders, blocking us from climbing the cliff to search for treasure, and what's more, ruthlessly laying a trap to kill the Elders of the Fiery Sky Lineage, all just to monopolize the Supreme Treasure on the Divine Severing Cliff. How truly vicious and calculating you are!"
    Stirred by Shi Hun's provocation, the remaining Elders had looks of sudden realization.
    "No wonder the Second Elder stopped us from ascending the cliff, it's to monopolize the treasure."
    Seeing that many Elders had already believed Shi Hun's words, the Second Elder's expression changed, and he angrily retorted, "Enough with your nonsense! Young Master Qin is our Sect's Supreme Elder, and I am merely following the ancestral teachings to guard the prohibited area. There's no truth to this talk of collusion, Elder assassination, or monopolizing treasures."
    Due to the widely spread rumor of the ancestors' passing in the preceding days, the news of Qinchuan being appointed as the Supreme Elder hadn't spread widely. Only a few like Lin Qingtian knew, and not even Shi Hun had been informed.
    Upon hearing what the Second Elder had said, Shi Hun was taken aback.
    "Supreme Elder?"
    He was highly respected within the Burning Heaven Sect, and many affairs of the sect passed through his hands. He knew very well that although the position of Supreme Elder had been vacant for a long while, it had been internally decided to go to the Great Elder.
    This brat had become the Supreme Elder?
    Roaring with anger and laughter, he sneered, "Hahaha, Chi Ren, do you think you can fool me, Shi Hun, so easily? Since when does the Fiery Sky Lineage appoint a green youngling as the Supreme Elder? If you want to monopolize the treasure, at least find a better excuse!"
    "Young Master Qin's appointment as the Supreme Elder is the old ancestor's personal decree, though the news has not yet been widely circulated. If you do not believe it, feel free to inquire with the Sect Leader after leaving the valley," the Second Elder calmly replied.
    Shi Hun was about to retort again when Lin Qingtian quietly approached him and whispered, "Third Elder, this lad is indeed our Sect's Supreme Elder, personally decreed by our old ancestor." He then proceeded to tell Shi Hun in detail about his visit to see the old ancestor.
    Shi Hun's mouth opened and closed repeatedly, unable to finish his thoughts.
    Finally, he spat out bitterly, "Even if he is the Supreme Elder, why is he allowed on Divine Severing Cliff while preventing us from ascending? If the Second Elder is so devoted to the ancestral teachings, then this newly-appointed Supreme Elder's private entry into the prohibited area must also violate those teachings, doesn't it? How should he be punished, I wonder?"
    The other Elders also chimed in, saying, "Exactly, the prohibition on this forbidden land has not dissipated for ten thousand years, and now that it has finally disappeared, why not allow us to enter?"
    "If it's only because of the ancestral teachings that we're not allowed on the cliff, then why should this kid be able to go up there?"
    "The Luo Yu in his hands must have been found atop Divine Severing Cliff. Either hand over the Luo Yu, punish this intruder of the prohibited area, or make way and let us ascend the cliff to search for treasure."
    "Yes, search for treasure on the cliff! Search for treasure on the cliff!"
    The Elders one by one raised their voices, seemingly threatening the Second Elder.
    Qinchuan looked around at everyone with a mocking face and scoffed, "With just you lot, a bunch of worthless chaff, you presume to compete with me? I'm in a bad mood today, so I advise you to get lost, or don't blame me for being rude!"
    The Elders behind Shi Hun already harbored resentment, and with Qinchuan's words, their rage boiled over, wishing they could tear him to pieces.
    ```
    If it weren't for the Red Luan bird on Qinchuan's shoulder, someone would have long since rushed forward to teach this ignorant kid a lesson.
    "Brat, you're arrogant! If you're so capable, why don't you fight the Great Elder without the help of the Fierce Beast?"
    Shi Hun could no longer contain himself and took the lead in jumping out, loudly barking in anger.
    "And what are you supposed to be? Do you even deserve my personal attention?" Qinchuan glanced disdainfully at Shi Hun. He knew that Shi Hun was the leader of these elders. Without him fanning the flames, not so many would have confronted the Second Elder. He then said, "Little Luan, throw him out for me!"
    Upon hearing the command, the Red Luan spread its wings and took flight, unleashing a Divine Skill. A gigantic palm struck directly at Shi Hun.
    Shi Hun, caught off-guard, was sent flying by the full force of the Red Luan's strike, vanishing into the horizon in an instant.
    From the moment Qinchuan spoke to Shi Hun being slapped away, all of this happened in the span of a single breath, and the intimidating group of elders suddenly froze, finding themselves speechless.
    They hadn't expected Qinchuan to act on his words so swiftly, nor did they anticipate his shamelessness in borrowing the Red Luan's power while speaking so righteously.
    Outside Refining Spirit Valley.
    Chi Shan was sitting quietly, guarding the entrance to Refining Spirit Valley, waiting for the sun to set.
    Just then, a figure suddenly flew out from the crimson teleportation portal and plunged into the mud at a distance.
    Chi Shan was taken aback, full of confusion: "What's going on?"
    Although there were dangers inside Refining Spirit Valley, they mostly consisted of monsters that attacked the soul, not affecting the physical body. So it was unusual to see someone being knocked out of the valley. This was a first for him.
    When he cautiously approached, he discovered that the person in the mud was none other than the Third Elder, Shi Hun.
    "Isn't that the Third Elder? How did you end up in such a state? Did some powerful Fierce Beast appear in the valley?"
    Disoriented by the slap from the Red Luan, Shi Hun had plunged headfirst into the mud and remained in a daze. Hearing Chi Shan's words, he finally came to his senses.
    With both shame and anger, Shi Hun asked through gritted teeth, "Sect Leader, since when did our sect gain a new Supreme Elder?"
    Chi Shan was startled by the question. His face changed dramatically, realizing that Shi Hun had definitely had a conflict with Qinchuan and, it seemed, had not come out on top.
    Knowing Shi Hun's temperament, Chi Shan knew that if Shi Hun had suffered a loss at Qinchuan's hands today, he would surely seek retribution. He thus advised, "Young Master Qin has no ordinary status. Even I must yield to him in some ways. If there's no deep-seated hatred between you and him, as Sect Leader, I would still advise you to let it go!"
    "Sect Leader, you..."
    Shi Hun, feeling a surge of frustration, left with a sweep of his sleeve, flinging mud everywhere.
    "I can't believe even the Sect Leader fears that Red Luan bird. However, tomorrow's grand competition doesn't allow Demon Beasts in the arena. I just hope the Sect Leader won't break the rules."
    It was evident that Shi Hun harbored undying resentment. In his view, Qinchuan dared to be so reckless and had even become the Supreme Elder, all because of his connection with Fusang's Red Luan. And the Sect Leader was protecting Qinchuan for the same reason.
    Although he didn't know how Qinchuan had managed to have the Red Luan willingly follow him, Shi Hun was confident that if the Red Luan did not interfere, crushing Qinchuan would be a matter of minutes.
    Chi Shan wiped a bit of mud from his face, flicked away by Shi Hun's sleeve, shook his head, and felt helpless. Stay updated through My Virtual Library Empire
    Although he was the Sect Leader, he could not directly command the external elders among the top ten elders of the sect.
    He could not explicitly reveal Qinchuan's identity; he had already offered as much advice as he could, hoping only that Shi Hun would not seek his own doom.
    ```

 Chapter 292 Life Pattern Fragment

    "Are you not going to scram? Do you want this young master to send you off?" Red Luan slapped Shi Hun away. Qinchuan glanced around and, seeing that the crowd still stood there dumbfounded, frowned and spoke.
    Hearing this, the remaining elders dared not linger any longer and scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing in all directions.
    What a joke; with Third Elder setting the precedent, they knew all too well what Qinchuan meant by sending them off¡ªit was getting slapped away by Red Luan.
    As they left, someone cursed, "Shameless wretch, possessing no real strength of your own, you simply ride on Red Luan's coattails!"
    Another elder, having escaped into the distance, shouted loudly, "There's a rule in tomorrow's competition that demon beasts may not assist in battle. I'd like to see how arrogant you can be then."
    Another elder's voice carried from afar, sneering sarcastically, "The Grand Elder wouldn't skip the competition, would he? If you dare not participate, you'd lose all face."
    Qinchuan snorted. He not only intended to take part in tomorrow's competition, but also to dominate it; however, he kept that to himself.
    Seeing that everyone had dispersed, Second Elder and his companions came forward one by one to thank Qinchuan for his generous gift of jade and then said their goodbyes and left.
    Once everyone had gone, Qinchuan took out the Spring and Autumn Brush. Once more, the Dao surged, and he laid down prohibitions, restoring the area to its former status as a forbidding death zone.
    Having completed everything, Qinchuan once again embarked on his quest to find Life Pattern Fragments.
    With the Innate Pupils at his disposal, Qinchuan, although it didn't help much with treasure hunting, could still discern some clues. He finally found a Life Pattern Fragment before sunset.
    "With this, Xiao Yu's cultivation of the Myriad Laws Treasured Body can advance another step faster."
    Since the ultimate goal of coming to the Refining Spirit Valley had been achieved, there was no need for Qinchuan to stay any longer. He began heading towards the outskirts of the valley.
    ...
    A dazzling light flickered, and Qinchuan's figure emerged from the red teleportation gate.
    He was one of the last to leave the valley, and by this time, most of the disciples and elders had already left the Refining Spirit Valley, standing in scattered groups at the entrance.
    "Hey, isn't that the so-called Grand Elder? He actually made it out alive!"
    Seeing Qinchuan walk out from the red teleportation formation, a disciple recognized him and exclaimed from afar.
    The red teleportation formation was connected to the core area of the Divine Valley, and this kid had actually made it out alive.
    "The Grand Elder? What's all this about? Isn't the position of our sect's Grand Elder always vacant?" Many disciples were unaware of Qinchuan's appointment as the Grand Elder and looked around in confusion.
    "Over there, over there, the one just out of the teleportation gate." An informed disciple began to eagerly point him out to the others.
    "Oh, the idiot who keeps a bird?" A disciple suddenly understood. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
    "Yeah, yeah, that's him."
    "No way, isn't this kid only at the Nine Layers of the Meridian Opening Realm? How could he possibly be our sect's Grand Elder!" Another disciple was full of doubts.
    "There's no mistake, didn't you see him coming out of the red teleportation formation?" The disciple said affirmatively.
    After Qinchuan emerged, Second Elder came forward to greet him with a bow, saying, "Young Master Qin, please come this way with me."
    Qinchuan nodded and indicated for him to lead the way.
    Second Elder explained as he led the way, "Today, we will tally up the Divine Soul Fragments obtained by all disciples and elders to exchange for Battle Points for tomorrow's competition. I will take Young Master Qin to exchange points first."
    Disciples from a distance became interested when they saw Qinchuan headed towards the Sect Leader's direction and gathered around, saying, "Let's go and see how many Divine Soul Fragments this kid has got."
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan and Chi Shan looked at each other.
    Chi Shan asked, "Young Master Qin, where is your Divine Soul Fragment?"
    In his mind, someone like Qinchuan wouldn't be surprised even if he tossed out a thousand Divine Soul Fragments, but Qinchuan's behavior left him feeling quite embarrassed.
    All he saw was Qinchuan spreading his hands open, both of them empty, not a thing in sight.
    He shrugged and said, "None!"
    "No...none..."
    Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead awkwardly, Chi Shan had thought that according to Qinchuan's strength, the Divine Soul Fragments he obtained would definitely not be few. Thus, as soon as he saw Qinchuan come out, he instructed Chi Ren to bring Qinchuan over.
    He had already envisioned the scene where Qinchuan would pull out a bunch of Divine Soul Fragments, impressing all the elders and disciples to the point that when he formally announced Qinchuan as their Sect's Supreme Elder, there would be little opposition.
    However, Qinchuan nonchalantly claiming to have none, made him feel like he had slapped a flatterer on the backside of a horse.
    The surrounding disciples burst into laughter.
    "Hahaha, did I hear that right, brother? Did we hear how many Divine Soul Fragments our esteemed Supreme Elder collected?"
    Another disciple mocked gleefully, "Junior brother, you heard right, our Supreme Elder didn't collect a single Divine Soul Fragment!"
    "Hahaha, is this the best he can do? And he's supposed to be our Supreme Elder!"
    "Even the worst disciple collected ten Divine Soul Fragments, yet our grand Supreme Elder, not a single one."
    Suddenly, many disciples cried out in unison, "He simply does not deserve to be our Sect's Supreme Elder!"
    None knew how Qinchuan had convinced the old ancestors and the Sect Leader to become the Supreme Elder, but seeing is believing, and to them, this young man was clearly only in the Meridian Opening Realm and truly not fit to be the Supreme Elder.
    The crowd roared with laughter. Chi Shan could no longer keep face and scolded, "Silence!"
    Though Qinchuan was unfazed by the ridicule from the other disciples, he simply shrugged again, gently patted the Red Luan on his shoulder, and said, "It's all because you're too greedy, not leaving even a single Divine Soul Fragment for me."
    The Red Luan, indeed wronged, couldn't help but retort in its heart, "It was clearly you who weren't interested in these fragments, so I reluctantly devoured them. Now why am I blamed for being greedy?"
    Looking at Qinchuan with a look of grievance, the Red Luan suddenly spread its wings, shot into the air. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It opened its little beak and then began to spit out a pile of sparkling Divine Soul Fragments.
    Turned out, the Red Luan had swallowed so many Divine Soul Fragments that later on, it started storing them up, planning to enjoy them when it felt peckish. Now, seeing Qinchuan speaking like this, it spewed them all out at once.
    But this pile of Divine Soul Fragments the Red Luan regurgitated was enough to form a small hill.
    The disciples who were just mocking Qinchuan suddenly stopped laughing, gasping in shock and staring dumbfounded at Qinchuan and the Red Luan.
    "This... this... this..."
    "Are these Divine Soul Fragments? Why are there so many?"
    This heap was tremendous, easily totaling five thousand Divine Soul Fragments.
    The disciples who had just been sneering at Qinchuan for not even matching the weakest among them now felt their faces burning, as if someone had slapped them hard.
    "This kid, did he find a mine of Divine Soul Fragments? How could there be so many?!"
    Such a thought emerged involuntarily in everyone's minds.
    What they didn't know was that this was actually just a small portion of what Qinchuan had obtained after defeating the Demonic Divine Spirit, and much more had been swallowed by the Red Luan.
    As they looked at the small mountain of Divine Soul Fragments before them, not only were the disciples stunned, but even Chi Shan was shocked.
    However, it wasn't the pile of Divine Soul Fragments that astonished him, but something else he saw beside the pile.

 Chapter 293 Shocking All Quarters

    However, Chi Shan was not astounded solely by the pile of Divine Soul Fragments because he saw something else beside that pile.
    Next to the small mountain-like pile of Divine Soul Fragments, there was a piece of jade about the size of a baby, crystal clear and luminous, glowing brightly.
    "Is that Luo Yu?"
    "Such a large piece of Luo Yu?"
    Chi Shan's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. Even as a Supreme Saint, the sight of such a large piece of Luo Yu threw him into disarray, a frenzy flashing in his eyes.
    In the distance, the elders who had followed Shi Hun had known that Qinchuan held Luo Yu, but they had not expected there to be so much. The reward they had handed out just now was less than a third of what was here.
    At this moment, everyone was experiencing a mix of emotions. If they had not been bewitched by Shi Hun earlier to forcibly ascend the cliff in the Refining Spirit Valley, they might have received a small piece by now as well.
    Red Luan also noticed the others' odd behavior, flapping its tiny wings and chirping, "Oh no, this isn't right!" With its small mouth opened wide, it sucked the Luo Yu back into its storage space, hiding it away.
    Then it leisurely flew back to rest on Qinchuan's shoulder, raising its head and puffing out its chest proudly, which only caused everyone to roll their eyes in annoyance.
    This creature was definitely showing off on purpose.
    But although the elders wanted to act, they dared not move recklessly, desperately suppressing the urge within.
    They knew that this harmless-looking bird was actually a Fusang Red Luan, and they had witnessed the Third Elder being blown away by just a flap of its wing.
    Chi Shan collected his thoughts and began to count the mountainous pile of Divine Soul Fragments.
    After counting, there were a total of five thousand one hundred Divine Soul Fragments, and Qinchuan also received five thousand one hundred points.
    With that, the trial in the Refining Spirit Valley was concluded. Qinchuan did not linger. He casually tossed a large piece of Luo Yu to Chi Shan as a reward for the Chi Clan's ten thousand years of guardianship.
    This gesture stirred Chi Shan's emotions, leaving him overwhelmed and ecstatic.
    After returning to his room, Qinchuan sat down cross-legged, calming his heart and spirit, and carefully reconsidered the day's events.
    He always felt that there was something peculiar about the Divine Severing Cliff.
    Before entering the Refining Spirit Valley, he had not planned to go to the Divine Severing Cliff, but somehow, he ended up there by a strange twist of fate.
    At first, he thought it was because he had forgotten the layout within the Refining Spirit Valley due to the nine cycles of reincarnation, causing him to mistakenly walk to the Divine Severing Cliff. But when he left the cliff, he took a careful look around.
    He then realized that the Refining Spirit Valley was still the same as before, unchanged, and the path he had taken was not mistaken. According to his route, he should not have reached the Divine Severing Cliff.
    However, the position of Divine Severing Cliff had shifted.
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    The original location of the Divine Severing Cliff was supposed to be at the very center of the Refining Spirit Valley, but this time Qinchuan reached the base of the cliff while still three thousand miles away from the Central Area of the valley.
    In other words, the Divine Severing Cliff had shifted southward by a whole three thousand miles.
    This was beyond what could be explained by the transformations over time; it seemed more like someone deliberately altered the location of the Divine Severing Cliff, intentionally guiding Qinchuan back to that cliff.
    And the first one Qinchuan thought of was that bizarre creature with a human body and a bull's head.
    It was the same mysterious minotaur that led him onto the path years ago, allowing him to meet Ling'er and appeared in the ninth painting within the cave.
    After nine cycles of reincarnation, it led me to the Divine Severing Cliff again, what could possibly be the purpose?
    Ling'er, the bull-headed monster, Divine Severing Cliff, nine cycles of reincarnation, Asura Great Method, Immortal Burial Site...
    All these events, seemingly unrelated, appeared to be interconnected by thousands of threads, as if a huge net was cast over Qinchuan's head.
    He suddenly felt as if he was on a giant chessboard, becoming a pawn, and the one holding the chess pieces was that mysterious bull-headed creature.
    In a past life, Qinchuan did not fully comprehend the Heavenly Dao and had never reached the peak of the Divine Severing Cliff. Now, he couldn't help thinking, "There must be other secrets on the Divine Severing Cliff. It seems I need to understand the complete Heavenly Dao as soon as possible and ascend the cliff to discover the truth."
    "If there is someone controlling the game, then there must also be an opponent..."
    "Strategic match..."
    Qinchuan's mind suddenly sparked with inspiration, and he abruptly remembered something.
    "Netherworld Hall!"
    Netherworld Hall's deliberate plot to deal with the Burning Heaven Sect must not have been for the Fusang ancient tree alone.
    Until now, Qinchuan had been unaware of what Netherworld Hall was really after.
    At this moment, with the realization that Divine Severing Cliff was not as simple as he had imagined, Qinchuan understood that they were likely aiming for Divine Severing Cliff.
    Of course, Qinchuan also understood that Netherworld Hall was certainly not the player behind the strategic match, they were merely a chess piece.
    In his encounter with the human-bodied, ox-headed creature, Qinchuan had his suspicions about the player behind the match.
    It was highly likely the same extraordinary being that forced the Heavenly Dao to rebirth, whose shout shattered Yu Linglong and others' golden bodies, and whom even Qinchuan's Innate Pupils could not probe.
    ...
    The next day, Qinchuan rose early from his bed.
    After a session of seated meditation and breath regulation, he began practicing with his long spear.
    Though he had access to the Spring/Autumn Pen, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, and the Divine Cauldron, in this life, his preferred weapon was still the long spear.
    From the direction of the distant great hall, three clear and lingering bell tolls sounded. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    That was the assembly signal to gather disciples and various seniors.
    Hearing the bell tolls, Qinchuan patted the long spear in his hand and muttered to himself, "Today, you will get to drink your fill."
    The God-Slaying Spear in his hand seemed to understand Qinchuan's words, emitting a humming sound, as if already hungry for battle.
    Stepping out of the courtyard, Qinchuan walked straight towards the practice field in front of Burning Heaven Hall.
    Along the way, he saw many disciples gathering towards the Burning Heaven practice field.
    However, most of them were menial disciples and outer sect disciples.
    "Brother Qin... Elder Qin!"
    Before Qinchuan had reached the square, a crisp voice reached him. Turning his head, he saw Jiang Yan hurriedly catching up to him.
    Jiang Yan had intended to call him 'Brother Qin,' but suddenly remembering that he had heard the Sect Leader say Qinchuan had become the Supreme Elder of the sect, he changed his address midway.
    Qinchuan remembered this lad with a pure heart and simply nodded, saying, "Brother or Elder, whatever comes naturally is fine; do not fuss over it. Cultivation is the same; follow your heart."
    Qinchuan understood that those with a pure heart had their unique principles in life and were not confined by worldly constraints.
    If he were to deliberately cater to worldly rules, it would be unseemly, leading to more detours on the path of cultivation. That was why Qinchuan had offered the reminder.
    Moreover, he genuinely did not care about how others addressed him; as long as they showed him the minimum respect, that was sufficient.
    Jiang Yan's eyes lit up, and he sincerely said, "I owe a great deal of thanks to Brother Qin for his support that day."
    Of course, what Jiang Yan referred to was the time he was taken as a direct disciple by Chi Shan.
    "With your talent, it will not be difficult to achieve sainthood in the future. If you can cultivate patiently, your ultimate achievements could be even greater."
    "Gold will shine wherever it is found, and I merely plucked you out from the gravel. How far you'll go depends on yourself."
    Qinchuan spoke calmly.
    "I will take Brother Qin's advice to heart!"
    Jiang Yan bowed in thanks.

 Chapter 294 Uninvited Guest

    By this time, the arena was already filled with people, and the noise was deafening.
    On both sides of the arena stood two enormous leaderboards.
    The leaderboards had names listed on them, each followed by a number, which were the Battle Points obtained from collecting Divine Soul Fragments in the Refining Spirit Valley yesterday. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan glanced at the leaderboard on the right and found his name at the top with an impressive score of 5,100 points, while the second place was held by Chi Ren, the Second Elder, with merely 1,005 points, a gap of 4,000 points. The other elders had scores ranging between six hundred and one thousand, all differing from each other.
    Only Shi Hun, the Third Elder, having been expelled early from the Divine Valley by Qinchuan, hung at the last place with just 400 points.
    "Who is this Qinchuan? How can he be so fierce?"
    Many disciples had never heard of Qinchuan's name and were curious when they saw it high up on the leaderboard.
    "You don't know? Qinchuan is the newly appointed Supreme Elder of our sect."
    "Supreme Elder, no wonder he managed to score five thousand points; he must be at least at the Supreme Saint Late Stage, when would I ever reach such a realm!" a disciple sighed to the sky.
    Another disciple glanced at him, pursed his lips, and said, "You're currently at the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. To reach the realm of our Supreme Elder, you'll still need to regress one Realm."
    "What¡­ what do you mean?" The disciple was full of confusion, not understanding what his senior meant, and then it dawned on him, "You mean our Supreme Elder is only at the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm?"
    The disciple nodded, "That's right, I saw it with my own eyes yesterday, Meridian Opening Ninth Layer Realm."
    "Cut it out, how is that possible¡­"
    A group of disciples around sneered and ignored him further.
    The leaderboard on the left was for disciples, with one named Xiao Qing ranking first with a surprising score of eight hundred points, even higher than many elders.
    According to Jiang Yan, Xiao Qing was the previous generation's Saint Heir, whose strength had already reached the Dragon Transformation Realm Peak, just a step away from the Holy's Realm.
    Yu Chiye's name was second on the list, with a score reaching five hundred and fifty points.
    It seemed that being able to sit in the position of the Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect was not without merit.
    Among these disciples' names, Qinchuan also found a familiar one, Lei Heng, who ranked ninth.
    And Zhong Yun, whom he had teased with a few words the other day, was ranked eleventh.
    Huang Tian, who practiced the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, was in last place on the leaderboard, with only a mere ten points.
    Qinchuan, however, was not at all surprised; on one hand, Huang Tian's realm was weak, and it was already quite an achievement to make it into the top hundred. On the other hand, Huang Tian's Divine Sense was damaged, making collecting Divine Soul Fragments much more difficult than for the average disciple.
    Beyond that, Qinchuan did not recognize anyone else.
    Just as Qinchuan was looking at the leaderboard, more and more people arrived at the square, and nearly all disciples and elders were present.
    In front of the arena, Chi Shan and the other elders of the Burning Heaven Sect had also arrived, standing on the elevated stage.
    "Today is the once-in-a-decade sect competition. Unlike previous years, this year there is an added competition for the elders, and the rewards are also more generous than in past years. Therefore, to ensure relative fairness, this year's matches require both fighters to suppress their strength to the same Realm," Chi Shan's voice carried down from the elevated front stage.
    Below the arena, the hundred disciples who had reached the finals, along with most of the elders, were all boiling with excitement.
    In past sect competitions, there was never a rule for contests within the same realm. The sects adhered to the belief that strength is also a part of talent, allowing all disciples to compete together.
    However, the rewards for past sect competitions were not excessively heaven-defying, so there weren't many who found this inappropriate.
    Therefore, in previous competitions, although there were rare cases of successful challenges across levels, these were few and far between, mostly dominated by disciples above the Life Spring Realm.
    Why the Life Spring Realm? Because all disciples above this realm were without exception direct disciples of elders or protectors within the sect, thus competing further had no meaning.
    But this year was different, due to the draw of the Fusang fruit, not only did elders and their direct disciples participate in the competition, but even former Saint Heirs joined. Hence, the scope of this year's competition was wide, covering from the Dragon Transformation Realm down to the Spirit Martial Realm, a large span indeed.
    Though the battles were restrained within the same realm, there still existed the suppression of the Dao Heart and the Soul, but if one had a sufficiently strong Dao Heart, even challenging several levels higher was not impossible.
    Only Shi Hun watched Chi Shan with burning eyes, vehemently thinking, "So what if you suppress the realms? Today, I will avenge yesterday's humiliation."
    In his heart, Chi Shan's last-minute rule change must have been because of Qinchuan, who was only in the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Then, Chi Shan proceeded to announce the remaining rules of this competition.
    The rules for transfer of battle points remained the same as previous years.
    Within each group, every disciple could freely challenge others regardless of ranking, and the challenged party could not refuse.
    The victor would obtain half of the loser's points, and once victorious, could not challenge the loser again.
    Each person had a total of ten opportunities to initiate challenges, with only three chances to fail. After three failed challenges, you could not challenge others, but others could still challenge you.
    This meant that, as the initiator of a challenge, if you failed three times, regardless of whether you used up your ten opportunities to challenge, you would not be able to issue more challenges.
    After Chi Shan had declared all the rules of the competition, just as he was about to announce the start, suddenly a Divine Rainbow shot through the distance.
    Falling before Chi Shan was a guard in blue robes who said, "Sect Leader, people from the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect have arrived."
    With Qinchuan's reminder, Chi Shan had anticipated this, but the elders behind him frowned and wondered, "What are people from the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect here for?"
    The Heavenly Sword Sect and the Burning Heaven Sect were both one of the four great powers of the Tianyuan Nation, and their relationship was not really good. The Red Blood Sword Sect, being a sword sect like the Heavenly Sword Sect, had a better relationship, thus they had no interactions with the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Knowing that people from both the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect had arrived, the elders couldn't help but feel puzzled, sensing that something ominous might be unfolding.
    "Who has come, and how strong are they?"
    The Seventh Elder, Chi Qing, asked.
    "The leader from the Heavenly Sword Sect is Ye He, and from the Red Blood Sword Sect, it's Wu Dong. There are a total of two Saints, one Great Saint in the early stage, and several disciples, plus..."
    The guardian paused at this point.
    "Plus what?" Chi Qing pressed with a frown.
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    "There's also an old man, whose aura is concealed and his realm is indiscernible!"
    Upon hearing this, the elders all felt a stir in their hearts, "This guardian is at the Holy's Realm, and even he can't see through the strength of the newcomers. It's likely that the visitor has reached the Supreme Saint, or at the very least, the peak of Great Saint Realm."
    Now with the Burning Heaven Sect hosting their decennial sect competition, and the sudden visit of two major sword sects, what could this mean?
    "They said they heard our Burning Heaven Sect was holding our once-a-decade sect competition, which has also added a competition for the elders. They mentioned that our three sects are neighbors and ought to interact more often. So they brought a few elders and disciples to participate in the competition,"
    the guardian replied.

 Chapter 295 Ambitious

    The elders all changed their expressions upon hearing this.
    There had been rumors within the sect that the ancestor had passed away. Although they weren't certain of its truth, the rumor was convincing, and the elders also realized they hadn't seen the ancestor for quite some time. Even if he hadn't passed away, his condition was unlikely to be good.
    At that time, they knew that once the ancestor passed on, the Burning Heaven Sect would be in imminent danger, but they hadn't expected it to come this fast.
    "Only two days have passed, and some already can't sit still!"
    Chi Shan's eyes flickered, a hint of ruthlessness flashing by. He thought, "If you are so eager to seek death, then so be it."
    "Let them in."
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    If it weren't for Qinchuan's prior warning, Chi Shan might have been a bit worried, but with Qinchuan sitting in for the Burning Heaven Sect, he believed that whoever came would only find a dead end.
    The guardian nodded at his words and then flew off into the air, heading towards the direction of the sect.
    Soon after, a group of people were seen flying towards this location.
    "How audacious! They simply flew up here without any restraint."
    Within the Burning Heaven Sect, aside from the guardians, not even Chi Shan, the Sect Leader, could fly at will. Yet, these people had boldly flown directly here.
    From the sect's Dao training area to this place were nine checkpoints, and these people had so brazenly flown here, no doubt they had forcefully broken through the checkpoints.
    Many disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were instantly enraged and began to curse loudly.
    Even Chi Shan himself was seething with anger¡ªthis was pushing things too far.
    However, upon further thought, since the rumor of the ancestor's passing had not yet been confirmed, these people's brazen approach to insult them indicated that they had received some reliable news. These people were only the vanguard; surely, more would come later.
    Chi Shan quietly instructed Chi Qing to notify the nine checkpoints below and the guardians that if other forces came later, there was no need to report or stop them; let them all in.
    After receiving his orders, Chi Qing quietly slipped away, and at this moment, the people from the Twin Sword Sect had already arrived at the Dao training area.
    Hearing the curses of the Burning Heaven Sect's people, an elder with a fierce look and a long saber scar on his left face flashed a violent glint in his eyes as he swept a glance at the Burning Heaven Sect disciples around, regarding them as if they were merely ants.
    "Hmph, the Red Blood Sword Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect have come to pay respects. It is already a great honor for you that we have allowed your guardian to report our arrival from the foot of the mountain. Do you expect us to kowtow every step of the way up here?"
    The Red Blood Sword Sect was far less powerful than the Burning Heaven Sect, but Wu Dong, already convinced of the Burning Heaven Sect's impending doom and with the backing of the Heavenly Sword Sect and Jiuxiang Ancient Country, spoke with extreme arrogance and overbearingness.
    After speaking, his shoulders shook and a surging aura burst forth from him, suppressing the surrounding disciples, revealing his early stage Great Saint cultivation level without a doubt.
    Most present were menial disciples and outer sect disciples who couldn't withstand the pressure of a Great Saint; they immediately felt as if a mountain weighed upon them, broke out in a cold sweat, and couldn't even circulate their True Qi.
    "Wu Dong, this is the Burning Heaven Sect, not the territory of your Red Blood Sword Sect. You have no right to be so presumptuous here."
    Chi Shan spoke indifferently, and then the pressure of a late stage Supreme Saint poured out from him, instantly suppressing Wu Dong and providing relief to the other disciples.
    Sensing Chi Shan's pressure, a green-robed elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect and the others burst forth with their own aura; he was an early stage Supreme Saint, barely able to hold off Chi Shan's pressure.
    "Luo Hui, I didn't expect you to have broken through to the early stage of Supreme Saint."
    Chi Shan looked at the green-robed elder nonchalantly as his own aura intensified slightly and spoke in an even tone.
    "Aren't you also in the late stage of Supreme Saint?"
    Luo Hui felt the pressure on him increase by several degrees, his mana rapidly circulating within his body, while he stared intently at Chi Shan as he replied.
    Just then, an old man clad in a long robe, with hair as white as a crane's and a face youthful, exuding an air of immortal Qi, walked out from the crowd. It was none other than the Great Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Ye He.
    "Hehehe, Sect Leader Chi, long time no see."
    "Our sudden visit without prior notice must indeed seem abrupt. Elder Luo, since both our factions are close neighbors, there's no need to make things so awkward for each other."
    Upon hearing this, Luo Hui indeed retracted his aura and hid his oppressive might.
    Chi Shan understood. Ye He and Wu Dong had come together, one playing the bad cop, the other the good cop.
    However, he kept in mind Qinchuan's instructions, knowing that now was not the time to turn hostile, and thus his smile was skin-deep.
    "I wasn't aware that the two great Sword Sects were coming together to visit our Burning Heaven Sect. To be frank, today marks our sect's once-in-a-decade grand competition, and your visit comes at a time when we fear we cannot offer proper hospitality."
    Chi Shan's words clearly carried an undertone of seeing the guests off, yet it seemed Ye He failed to grasp this, instead speaking with a smile.
    "We have presumptuously intruded, and I hope Sect Leader Chi will not hold this against us."
    Glancing over the disciples behind him, he continued, "We had heard earlier that your sect was holding a grand competition and an Elders' competition. Seeing as the three great sects are linked by water, close neighbors to each other, why not hold this grand event together? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
    "I believe Sect Leader Chi would not want to miss the opportunity for your sect's geniuses to compete with disciples of other sects, so I took the liberty of contacting the Red Blood Sword Sect without informing you first, bringing some disciples and elders along."
    After a brief pause, he carried on, "Of course, if Sect Leader Chi feels this is too sudden, we can take our leave immediately."
    Those gathered were filled with righteous indignation. The Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect were pushing things too far. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Chi Shan internally cursed them for their shamelessness, as they were forcibly trying to participate in the contest, well aware that it pertained to the sect's reputation and could not be denied, yet acting so sincere and dignified.
    "Pah, what business do the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect have with the competition of our Burning Heaven Sect? We have established generous rewards, and now you think to scheme and seize them with just a few words?"
    Chi Shui, standing behind Chi Shan, finally couldn't hold back his curse, with many other elders chiming in with their agreement.
    "Elder Chi Shui is right. Our Burning Heaven Sect has set up generous prizes to motivate our disciples, with the top prize being a Fusang Fruit and a Supreme Dao Artifact. It's inappropriate for us to rashly participate in this competition," said one.
    "However, if our sect's disciples only participate in the competition and ranking, without taking part in the distribution of prizes, what do you think about that, Sect Leader Chi?" Ye He asked with a deceitful smile.
    The elders understood that these two great Sword Sects were dead set on meddling.
    As Chi Shan was about to reluctantly agree, for fear that further refusal would lead to gossip about the Burning Heaven Sect being afraid of the two great Sword Sects, a lazy voice suddenly rose from below the stage, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
    "If you want to join the competition, that's fine. If you want the prizes, that's also fine."
    "For the first prize for the disciples in our Burning Heaven Sect's competition, we've set a Fusang Fruit, and for the elders' first prize, a Supreme Dao Artifact. Each of your two sects need only produce treasures of equivalent value for the first prize. As for the rewards for the other rankings, they aren't anything significant, so there's no need for your two sects to contribute."
    Initially, the people of the Twin Sword Sect thought it was some powerful figure who had spoken and all looked in that direction, only to see that the speaker stood amongst a group of disciples, and his realm was, astonishingly, the Meridian Opening Realm.
    These so-called Supreme Dao Artifacts, strictly speaking, weren't actually true Supreme Dao Artifacts, as they had not been refined by a Great Emperor.
    Only those Supreme Dao Artifacts that had undergone the refining process of a Great Emperor, which imbued them with the breath of the Imperial Dao, could weave together a stronger fusion of laws and principles, transforming into true Supreme Dao Artifacts, containing genuine Supreme Imperial Might, capable of suppressing the Eight Desolates with boundless power.

 Chapter 296 Confrontation

    The speaker was none other than Qinchuan.
    Initially, Qinchuan had intentionally raised the rewards for the competition, waiting for these sects to dutifully deliver their treasures. How could he miss such an opportunity?
    "I had long heard that the talent in the Burning Heaven Sect was abundant, but seeing it today is truly an eye-opener. A Cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm dares to make decisions on behalf of the Sect Leader, Ye Mou is impressed," said Qinchuan.
    Upon seeing Qinchuan¡ªa mere Cultivator of the Meridian Opening Realm¡ªintervene in his conversation with Chi Shan, Ye He clasped his hands together with a smile, speaking mockingly.
    Everyone could hear the irony in Ye He's tone.
    It was at this moment that Chi Shan suddenly spoke up.
    "The Sect Leader feels that Young Master Qin made a valid point. Since we are undertaking this endeavor together, if your two great sects wish to participate in the competition, simply provide rewards of equivalent value," he stated.
    "Sect Leader..."
    The group of Great Elders behind Chi Shan were visibly moved.
    Since the other party dared to interject, they must have made thorough preparations and were determined to win first place; wasn't the Sect Leader clearly handing over the Fusang Fruit and the Supreme Dao Artifact to others?
    How could the Sect Leader act so foolishly when Qinchuan, this youngster with such a low realm, knew nothing?
    But a word spoken, like water spilled, couldn't be taken back; the Sect Leader had already agreed with the other party, and it was too late to go back on his word.
    Ye He was even more taken aback, not expecting Chi Shan to agree to this proposition. He immediately burst out laughing.
    "Haha, good, very good! Sect Leader Chi indeed has a great spirit."
    "Given that, my Heavenly Sword Sect will offer ten drops of Innate Water and one Supreme Dao Artifact as the reward," he proclaimed.
    After he finished speaking, a Cold Jade Bottle and a shining Ice Sword appeared in his hands.
    "The Green Rainbow Sword!"
    The Great Elders of the Burning Heaven Sect recognized the longsword in Ye He's hand and their expressions grew even uglier.
    The Green Rainbow Sword was Ye He's famous Dao Artifact, which had accompanied him for tens of thousands of years, with whom he had an intimate bond.
    Moreover, the Green Rainbow Sword had already surpassed the category of ordinary Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    By offering his Green Rainbow Sword as a reward, what was Ye He implying?
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    Ye He spoke again, "Brother Wu, there's no need to hide anything any longer. Sect Leader Chi has already put it so plainly. Won't you offer some sincerity?"
    Wu Dong stepped forward with a firm stride, saying, "Good, if Elder Ye can part with his own Supreme Dao Artifact, then my Red Blood Sword Sect cannot shrink back. My sect will provide a piece of Sword Intent Amber and an Ancient Secret Realm Treasure Map."
    Secret realms came in two types: ordinary and ancient. The treasures found within ordinary secret realms were uncertain; with good luck, one might find a Supreme Dao Artifact, but with bad luck, one could end up finding nothing. In contrast, an ancient secret realm guaranteed the presence of at least one Supreme Dao Artifact.
    But ancient secret realms were far more challenging than ordinary ones, with those who entered facing a virtual certainty of death.
    However, if one had a Treasure Map, they could be forewarned of the dangers within the secret realm, greatly reducing the difficulty.
    Therefore, an Ancient Secret Realm Treasure Map could be said to be equivalent to a Supreme Dao Artifact in value. If one is lucky, it could even surpass a Supreme Dao Artifact.
    "Good! In that case, the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Red Blood Sword Sect may send participants to the competition. However, since the final first round ended yesterday, the disciples and Great Elders from both sects will start with zero Points," Chi Shan immediately announced.
    "Agreed!"
    Ye He nodded, not minding in the slightest that his disciples and Great Elders began with zero points.
    "Then, please, both Great Elders, place the prizes on the Reward Distribution Platform."
    Having finished speaking, Chi Shan stepped aside, revealing two platforms that rose from low to high, shaped like mountain peaks.
    Atop the left platform was a radiant red Spirit Fruit, the Fusang Fruit, while on the higher platform to the right lay a Soft Spirit Armor, silent and still. By its quality, it was indeed a Supreme Dao Artifact.
    Ye He exchanged glances with Wu Dong and nodded to each other.
    Then, with a gesture from their hands, their treasures flew towards the high platforms.
    Just as those treasures were about three zhang away from the platforms, something unexpected happened.
    A shadow suddenly flitted through the air, heading towards the treasures.
    "Audacious!"
    Ye He and Wu Dong shouted in unison, launching their attacks towards the fleeting shadow.
    However, the shadow was extremely fast. It flashed past the cluster of treasures and then descended from the platform.
    Ye He and Wu Dong failed to subdue the shadow with their combined efforts, allowing the other party to slip from their grasp.
    The shadow was none other than Red Luan; after landing from the platform, she settled steadily on Qinchuan's shoulder and spit out a chunk of Earth Fire-red stone and a Cold Jade Bottle¡ªher theft of the treasures was indeed at the behest of Qinchuan.
    Ye He and Wu Dong's joint efforts had not subdued Red Luan, which sent a shock through them, but this was quickly replaced by fury.
    "Great Elder Chi, what is the meaning of this?"
    Ye He, who had been playing the 'good cop' and displaying considerable restraint until now, also looked as frosty as can be, staring unpleasantly at Chi Shan.
    Wu Dong's gaze was also fiery as he looked at Qinchuan, considering something about the man and the bird on his shoulder.
    However, since the other party only took the Innate Water and Sword Intent Amber and didn't touch the Green Rainbow Sword or the Treasure Map of the Ancient Secret Realm, Wu Dong's anger didn't immediately explode.
    Although this place belonged to the Burning Heaven Sect, Chi Shan wasn't brazen enough to stoop to the despicable act of forcibly seizing treasures.
    Before Chi Shan could speak, Qinchuan leisurely said, "Have the people from Heavenly Sword Sect and Red Blood Sword Sect forgotten so soon? You still owe me the Innate Water and the Sword Intent Amber. Originally, this Young Master thought I would have to personally visit your grand sects to collect them, but today, you've kindly brought them right to me."
    At the preaching conference in Tianqing City, the Saint Heirs from Red Blood Sword Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect, to save their lives, each promised Qinchuan a piece of Sword Intent Amber and several drops of Innate Water.
    He had not yet had the chance to go to the two sects to demand what was owed, so naturally, upon meeting them now, his priority was to first collect.
    That was why he had ordered Red Luan to seize the treasures. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "You are..."
    Ye He looked at Qinchuan with a dark expression, as if he remembered something, and then he had a sudden revelation.
    "You're Qinchuan?"
    In Tianqing City, a cultivator named Qinchuan had a conflict with Ye Wei, the Saint Heir of Heavenly Sword Sect, resulting in Ye Wei compensating Qinchuan with five drops of Innate Water¡ªa matter not widely known, but Ye He, as the Great Elder, was aware.
    Once Qinchuan mentioned it, he remembered the incident.
    Wu Dong, upon hearing the name Qinchuan, was also struck with a thought, and the look in his eyes towards Qinchuan changed.
    "It seems your memory isn't too bad."
    Qinchuan said in a measured tone.
    "Right, since it was agreed to be five drops of Innate Water, it should be five drops. I won't take advantage of you. Here's back your five drops."
    With that, Qinchuan divided the Innate Water in the Cold Jade Bottle by half and, with a flick of his wrist, the bottle flew back into Ye He's hands.
    Having finished, Qinchuan shook his head and said deliberately, "Originally, I was thinking that if this Young Master had to personally come to collect, I would also charge some interest. But since you've brought it to me yourselves, let's forget about the interest."
    Qinchuan shook his head in feigned reluctance, appearing as though seizing treasures from the two great sects was a huge loss for himself.
    "You..."

 Chapter 297 Dumb Loss

    Ye He was utterly infuriated, his veins bulging with rage. The Innate Water and Sword Intent Amber, originally meant to inspire the champions of the grand competition, had been forcibly seized by this brat. Not only that, but he also put on a sickening facade of generosity and forbearance.
    It was an extreme humiliation to him, blatantly disregarding the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    "You..."
    "You..."
    He felt an inferno of anger burning in his chest, consuming his reason, repeating "you" several times, nearly losing his restraint to annihilate Qinchuan on the spot.
    But in the end, reason triumphed over impulse, and he forcibly repressed his urge to act.
    Of course, he was not afraid of Qinchuan. In his eyes, Qinchuan of the Meridian Opening Realm was no more than an ant, easily crushed without effort.
    Only, he noticed that Chi Shan was on high alert, clearly ready to intervene should they make a move. A hasty attack would undoubtedly be thwarted.
    On the other hand, he knew it wasn't time to turn hostile. Their purpose for coming here was to drain the energy of the Burning Heaven Sect's members; an early confrontation could complicate the overall situation. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
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    And just as he had barely managed to suppress the impulse within.
    Chi Shan, standing beside him, spoke up once more.
    "Elder Ye, Elder Wu, since these treasures were previously promised to Young Master Qin by your two families, using them as rewards now seems inappropriate. Please bring out treasures of equal value."
    "You..."
    Ye He almost spat out blood in fury. They hadn't said they wouldn't offer treasures, yet Chi Shan was pushing them so eagerly, as if afraid they'd renege on the deal. Clearly, he was in cahoots with that Qinchuan, trying to provoke him intentionally.
    Today was supposed to be the day the Heavenly Sword Sect and Red Blood Sword Sect suppressed the Burning Heaven Sect; how did it turn into this debacle?
    Recalling the envoy's words from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Ye He finally forced himself to restrain his inner rage.
    "Fine! Very well! Burning Heaven Sect, enjoy your moment of smugness, for soon I'll see how you continue to strut."
    With that thought, Ye He pulled out a Cold Jade Bottle and tossed it over, saying, "A mere five drops of Innate Water, our Heavenly Sword Sect can afford to part with it."
    "Elder Wu, please bring out another piece of Sword Intent Amber."
    Wu Dong's face twisted in pain.
    The Heavenly Sword Sect was one of the four great pillars of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, with profound resources and countless Spiritual Treasures. However, his Red Blood Sword Sect was not so affluent. He would normally carry only one piece of Sword Intent Amber, which was the limit, and now that it had been snatched away by Qinchuan, he had no reserves left.
    Seeing Wu Dong's expression, Ye He seemed to understand his predicament and suddenly spoke up.
    "Don't you still have an Azure Cloud Sword?"
    "This..." Wu Dong hesitated, his face showing indecision.
    The Azure Cloud Sword was Wu Dong's weapon, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. He had nurtured this sword for tens of thousands of years, and it was only one step away from evolving into a Supreme Dao Artifact.
    The value of the Azure Cloud Sword far exceeded that of the Innate Water and Fusang Fruit; using it as a prize on the same level was definitely putting a square peg in a round hole, hence Wu Dong's hesitation.
    But then he thought of the envoys of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country. The Burning Heaven Sect was doomed today, and whether it be the Azure Cloud Sword or a Treasure Map, these were nothing but tickets to the contest.
    It wasn't just that the Burning Heaven Sect had no chance of winning; even if some mishap occurred and they secured first place, they wouldn't be able to make use of these treasures.
    With this realization, he immediately pulled out a fiery red, majestic sword and threw it directly towards the treasure platform.
    Ye He and Wu Dong each contributed their Spiritual Treasures.
    The two of them said bitterly,
    "Sect Leader Chi, we can announce the start of the competition now, right?"
    Chi Shan scanned the assembled disciples in the arena, about to declare the start of the competition.
    Qinchuan's composed voice rang out again, interrupting Chi Shan.
    "Wait!"
    Everyone looked towards Qinchuan again, wondering what he was planning to do this time.
    Qinchuan circled around the crowd, leapt onto the stage with a bound, and stood beside Chi Shan.
    "Just wait a little longer."
    Chi Shan nodded upon hearing this, and indeed didn't announce the start of the competition.
    "Chi Shan, what is the meaning of this? Our two sects have already handed over our Spiritual Treasures, showing our sincerity, and here you are, dawdling. Are you planning to go back on the treasures from our two sects?"
    Ye He asked with his head raised, filled with indignation.
    "Or could it be that your Burning Heaven Sect is no longer under the lead of Sect Leader Chi, but has come under the rule of a little kid from the Meridian Opening Realm?"
    "This young master is the Grand Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, how can I not preside over the sect?"
    Qinchuan picked at his ears, looking at Ye He as if he were looking at an idiot.
    Ye He was taken aback, then with a curious expression, looked towards Wu Dong.
    "Elder Wu, did you just hear what this kid said? I didn't hear wrong, did I?"
    Wu Dong laughed as if he had heard some incredibly funny joke.
    "Hahaha, Elder Ye, you heard right, he said he is the Grand Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect. Hahaha..."
    "Hahahaha¡ª"
    Ye He, who had been full of rage, was suddenly amused by him and couldn't help but laugh out loud. The disciples of the Twin Sword Sect also burst into laughter.
    But the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, except for a few from the Chi Clan, as well as the other elders, all had flushed faces. They didn't understand why the Sect Leader and the old ancestor insisted on making Qinchuan, a kid from the Meridian Opening Realm, a Grand Elder, only serving as a joke.
    After a long while, Ye He finally stopped laughing, staring at Chi Shan, "Sect Leader Chi, the disciples of your sect sure are bold, to impersonate a Grand Elder right in front of the Sect Leader." He still didn't believe Qinchuan was the Grand Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Had these people mocked Qinchuan like that normally, Chi Shan would have already lost his patience, but upon receiving a signal from Qinchuan's eyes, he finally restrained himself, thinking, "Laugh, let you all laugh enough for now, soon you will be crying."
    He nodded with a poker face and answered, "Young Master Qin is indeed the Grand Elder of our sect."
    Ye He and the disciples from both Sword Sects were taken aback upon hearing this, and they looked at Chi Shan blankly. Confirming that Chi Shan wasn't joking, they burst into another wave of hysterical laughter.
    "Hahaha, what a joke, truly the biggest joke ever."
    "Has the Burning Heaven Sect declined to such an extent? To actually appoint a wet-behind-the-ears kid as a Grand Elder."
    "Hahahaha¡ª"
    It took a long time for Ye He to stop laughing, and then he actually made a gesture of a respectful salute to Qinchuan.
    "Since Grand Elder Qin says wait, then what harm is there if we wait a little longer."
    Ye He's gaze swept over the faces of the elders, emphasizing the words "Grand Elder Qin" quite heavily, his mockery clearly evident.
    "It's just that I wonder how long Grand Elder Qin wants us to wait?"
    Qinchuan wasn't bothered by everyone's mockery; whether it was the elder of the Red Blood Sword Sect or the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, in his eyes, they were all dead men already.
    The more joyfully these people laughed now, the sadder they would cry later.
    Qinchuan stood at the forefront, unhurriedly saying, "When to wait is not up to me to say."
    "Oh? I heard that the old ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect has deserted worldly affairs, and now Grand Elder Qin is the biggest voice of the Burning Heaven Sect. Since Grand Elder Qin says it doesn't count, then who does it count, could it possibly be that I'm the one who decides?"
    Qinchuan glanced at him, shook his head.
    "I said it doesn't count, you saying it doesn't count either, this matter needs his master behind him to say it counts!"
    After finishing, he pointed at an old man in a black robe standing behind Ye He, who had not a trace of Qi on his body.
    Qinchuan narrowed his eyes and said indifferently, "Isn't that right?"

 Chapter 298 Convergence of All Parties

    Qinchuan's words immediately sent a shock through Ye He's heart.
    Ye He of course knew who the man in the black robe was. He was the envoy sent by the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, mingling within the crowd of the Heavenly Sword Sect and Red Blood Sword Sect. Even though on the surface he was the leader of the mission, in reality, he had to follow the arrangement of this man in black.
    Despite the fact that the man emitted no aura whatsoever, Ye He knew just how terrifying these people were; even the most senior elders in their own sect were no match for this person.
    However, the identities of these black-robed individuals were top secret, not even known to the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect who were part of the mission, only a few Great Elders had heard of them. How Qinchuan managed to detect something was amiss at a glance was a mystery.
    Moreover, it seemed that he had even ascertained the black-robed elder's identity.
    Coincidence or speculation?
    That black-robed elder also started to pay attention to Qinchuan at this moment, turning his gaze toward him.
    A glint of sharp light passed through his eyes, which were like stars sinking and rising; his profound gaze landed on Qinchuan, only to find that this young man appeared to be a simple Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, exhibiting not the slightest anomaly.
    He then settled down and said coldly, "Since it is your sect that has called for this competition, it is naturally up to your sect to decide when to begin. I am but an obscure elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect, how could I possibly make such a decision?"
    Qinchuan shook his head upon hearing this, saying no more.
    His intent was simple; he wanted to wait until all the sects had made their moves before the start.
    Just at that moment, several figures were seen arriving through the sky from afar outside the arena.
    Qinchuan's expression shifted, and he silently mused, "Another one has arrived."
    Indeed, among the group of people, there was another black-robed elder.
    Upon seeing another group of people arriving through the sky and ascending the mountain, the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, having the two great Sword Sects as their precedent, did not react too strongly.
    Nevertheless, most of the disciples still glared at these newcomers with hostility in their eyes, fiery light blazing as if they wished to tear the group apart.
    "Humph, Tang Qingming, what business do you have at my Burning Heaven Sect?"
    Chi Shan recognized the person from afar and loudly challenged him.
    Tang Qingming was a Sect Leader of the Thousand Stars Sect with a Cultivation Level at the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage.
    Although the foundation of the Thousand Stars Sect was not as profound as that of the Heavenly Sword Sect or Burning Heaven Sect, it was not much inferior to the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    There had been no past dealings or grudges between the Burning Heaven Sect and the Thousand Stars Sect, so it was clear why they would come to the mountain today without having to think too hard about it.
    "Hahaha, Sect Leader Chi, I heard that the Burning Heaven Sect was holding a competition between elite disciples and elders, and I felt an itch to come have a look," Tang Qingming laughed heartily as he responded.
    The party landed beside the people from the two great Sword Sects.
    "Oh my, isn't this Elder Ye and Elder Wu? How come you have also come up here?"
    As another chess piece of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Tang Qingming was already aware of Ye He and Wu Dong being there but pretended otherwise, greeting them with folded hands.
    "Hahaha, like Sect Leader Tang, we are also here to lend some support to Burning Heaven Sect's competition," Ye He responded with a polite gesture.
    "By the way, I've heard that the disciples of the Thousand Stars Sect are exceptionally talented. Would you be interested in having them exchange pointers with the elites of the Burning Heaven Sect?"
    "Oh?"
    "I've long heard that the Burning Heaven Sect is full of elite members and that the elders are as proficient as clouds. I've been looking forward to experiencing it for myself, but¡­"
    Mid-sentence, Tang Qingming paused, turning his gaze toward Chi Shan.
    But before Chi Shan could respond, he saw that a Meridian Opening Realm junior standing beside Chi Shan suddenly spoke up.
    "If you want to participate in the competition, then participate. Stop with the needless chatter," the junior interjected.
    "If you wish to compete, bring forth a treasure of equivalent value to the Fusang Fruit or a Supreme Dao Artifact to serve as the prize stake."
    The two seemed to be engaging in candid conversation, but in truth they were subtly and openly provoking the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Qinchuan directly interrupted the two, stating the conditions for participating in the competition to Tang Qingming.
    After hearing this, Tang Qingming didn't immediately agree, but instead turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Elder Ye, who is this child?"
    When Ye He answered that Qinchuan was the Great Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, it provoked a burst of laughter from the Stellar Gate crowd.
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    But as much as they laughed, once they realized Qinchuan's words were to be taken seriously, Tang Qingming indeed took out a stalk of Yuan Breakthrough Demon Grass and his Lifebound Weapon, the Stellar Disk, placing them on the Treasure Distribution Stage.
    After Tang Qingming placed the treasures on the Treasure Distribution Stage, Qinchuan remained motionless, steady as Mount Tai, without the slightest hint of announcing the start of the competition.
    "What does this mean?"
    Tang Qingming was puzzled and echoed the sentiment.
    "Just wait!" Qinchuan gave him a glance and once again gazed into the distance, watching the road leading up to the arena outside the venue. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    It wasn't long before Qinchuan saw another group approaching the arena from down the mountain.
    This time it was the Zhi Yan Sect's people.
    They had hardly arrived and before the crowd could exchange pleasantries, Qinchuan cut everyone off and got straight to the point.
    If you want to participate in the Sect competition, you have to present a treasure first.
    However, the Zhi Yan Sect was not as deeply founded as sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect, Red Blood Sword Sect, and Stellar Gate, lacking a Supreme Dao Artifact. Several elders pooled resources for quite a while before they managed to gather three Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    Only then did Qinchuan reluctantly agree to let them participate in the competition, though with evident disdain.
    "These minor sects, why bother joining in the excitement? They don't even realize they are being used as pawns by others."
    Seeing the Zhi Yan Sect coming forward in their poverty, seeking their own doom, Qinchuan couldn't help but lament. However, as much as he might feel for them, Qinchuan was not going to show any mercy later on.
    Since they were enticed by the interests of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, they had to be prepared to face the backlash.
    And with these actions of Qinchuan, Ye He, Wu Dong, and others finally began to understand Qinchuan's intentions.
    "It seems like he knew in advance that many sects would come to challenge?"
    "Is he waiting for all the sects to arrive before beginning the competition?"
    "What is this kid up to...?"
    Not only the elders and Sect Leaders of the major sects had these doubts, but now even the elders from the Burning Heaven Sect themselves were confused.
    The purpose of these sects' visit today was clearly not well-intentioned.
    As everyone was waiting, two more major sects arrived at Burning Heaven Sect's grounds.
    Qinchuan didn't waste any words, telling them to either bring out treasures to join the competition or to get lost.
    Half an hour passed, and the major sects arrived one after the other at the Burning Heaven Sect, like vendors flocking to a market.
    The number of sects at the arena kept increasing, with larger ones such as the Heavenly Sword Sect, Red Blood Sword Sect, and Stellar Gate, and smaller ones like the Zhi Yan Sect, Cold Water Sect, and Flowing Sand Holy Land.
    All these sects came with the same excuse, to participate in the Burning Heaven Sect's Sect competition.
    In total, nine major sects had arrived, and the two Treasure Distribution Stages were already piled high with an array of Spiritual Treasures and Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    Others might not have noticed, but Qinchuan observed that within each sect, there was always one unremarkable old man in a black robe.
    By this point, even the most oblivious disciples and elders within the Burning Heaven Sect could sense that something was amiss.
    "It seems someone is scheming against the Burning Heaven Sect in secret."
    Meanwhile, a voice began to spread among the disciples.
    "The Burning Heaven Sect is doomed today. The old ancestor has passed away, the Sect Leader is confused, and they've let a Meridian Opening Realm child become the Great Elder. Everyone should quickly abandon the darkness and seek the light."
    As these rumors spread among the disciples, some began to harbor different thoughts in their hearts.
    Not just the disciples below, but even some elders on stage showed a look of indecision.

 Chapter 299 The Grand Competition Begins

    At this moment, Ye He was beginning to feel uneasy. The youngster was just too composed, with an air of calm about him, seemingly unafraid.
    Furthermore, he noticed that Chi Shan, standing beside Qinchuan, was equally unbothered and looking as if he were watching from the sidelines of a fishing platform, not at all concerned with whatever Qinchuan did.
    He couldn't figure out where Qinchuan got such confidence from, to not even show any fear in the face of the encirclement by the Nine Great Clans, and even seemed to not take them seriously at all.
    What he found even more inexplicable was why Chi Shan would trust this youngster so much, to entrust him with such authority.
    "Could it be that the ancestors of the Burning Heaven Sect are still alive? Are they putting on a play, trying to lure us into a trap?"
    Ye He's eyes narrowed slightly as this suspicion arose within him.
    "If the ancestors of the Burning Heaven Sect are still around, then our rash advance..."
    Ye He shook his head, thinking of the profound strength of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and their envoy.
    He dismissed these distracting thoughts from his mind.
    "Even if the ancestors of the Burning Heaven Sect aren't dead, they surely won't be a match for that person."
    "In the presence of absolute power, all schemes are futile!"
    As he was engrossed in these thoughts, Qinchuan's voice suddenly interrupted his contemplation. Qin Changsheng yawned and said indifferently to Chi Shan, "It's about time everyone has arrived, and it seems unlikely that more will come. Let's begin the competition."
    Chi Shan understood his cue and immediately stepped up to the high platform, declaring the start of the disciples' trials."
    A stir went through the crowd below, and many disciples were filled with surging emotions.
    This battle's reward for the first place had already far exceeded everyone's initial imagination; it had changed from a single Fusang fruit, a rarity of its grade, to ten of them.
    Moreover, this battle was also a fight for the honor of the Burning Heaven Sect; they had to win.
    With a loud shout from Chi Shan, the high platform transformed into a martial arts arena, and right in front of the arena, a huge Spirit Ranking was hung prominently.
    This competition was originally just a trial between the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, but with the arrival of the Nine Great Clans today, it had turned into a contest among ten clans.
    Now, when everyone looked at the roster, they noticed that the originally one-hundred-name Points Ranking now had one hundred and nine people on it, but from the one hundred and first name onward, the numbers after these names were all zero, indicating no points whatsoever¡ªthese were the disciples from the Nine Great Clans.
    Each of these Nine Great Clans had sent only one disciple to compete.
    Qinchuan understood that these individuals were just the vanguard, their purpose being to wear down the physical strength of the elite disciples and elders of the Burning Heaven Sect.
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    In the eyes of these challengers, the elite disciples of the hundred ranking were nothing more than appetizers. Their main targets were members of the Elders Council, so there was no need to send too many participants for this disciple trial.
    As soon as the challenge was announced to begin.
    A figure flew out from amidst the Heavenly Sword Sect, soaring into the air and landing on the martial arts platform.
    "Since the competition has started, let this young master take the lead."
    This person, named Ning Pan, had reached the late stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm. Standing on the martial arts platform, he looked down upon all with disdain in his eyes, as if everyone else was no more than chickens and dogs to him.
    Pointing to the tenth-ranked disciple called Li Fan on the ranking, he spoke.
    "Since I have ten opportunities to challenge, this young master shall start with the tenth place."
    The named disciple, Li Fan, also flew up to the martial arts platform at this time, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he spoke indifferently, "To reach the late stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm at such a young age is indeed something to be proud of, but this does not give you the right to be arrogant."
    Li Fan was also at the end stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm, but he appeared to be much older than Ning Pan and would certainly be stronger in the aspect of Soul and Dao Heart. He was confident that he could suppress Ning Pan. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "There's no need for unnecessary words. You're just the first, and there are nine more after you. Make your move!"
    Impatience flashed across Ning Pan's face.
    "You¡ª"
    Li Fan hadn't expected this person to be so insolent, not giving him the slightest regard.
    Many disciples below the stage were also filled with righteous indignation, shouting out one after another, "Brother Li Fan, drive him off!"
    "Let him know the might of our Fiery Sky Lineage!"
    "Kill him!"
    Li Fan let out an angry shout and unleashed a Sword Technique Divine Ability. In his fury, the blade moved like thunder, sharp and domineering, imbued with the unstoppable might of the Nine Yang True Intent, slashing towards Ning Pan's head.
    "Hmph, trifling skills, not worth mentioning!"
    Ning Pan was neither hurried nor flustered as he took out a pitch-black wooden stick from his bosom. The whole stick was crooked and ugly, even worse than a firewood stick picked up from the streets of the Mortal World.
    "Hmph, trifling skills, not worth mentioning!"
    "Hahahaha, what kind of weapon is that?"
    "Did this brat just pick up some firewood stick from the roadside to compete with?"
    The crowd burst into laughter, not expecting Ning Pan to produce such a weapon.
    A disciple who was on good terms with Li Fan laughed and said, "Brother Li Fan's weapon is a King's War Armament, yet he dares to use a broken stick to challenge our sect's top ten so shamelessly!"
    But no sooner had the words left his mouth than there was a "smack" from the martial arts arena. Ning Pan lightly flicked his stick at Li Fan's weapon.
    Then they saw Li Fan's weapon snap in half instantly.
    "What!"
    Li Fan was stunned and stared with wide eyes at the half remaining of his Goose Feather Blade in his hand. It was forged from millennium cold iron and was a King's War Armament capable of slicing through gold and jade, invincible in battle.
    Now it had been broken by a mere stick?
    While he was still in shock, Ning Pan swung his firewood stick once more, landing a solid blow on Li Fan's waist. He suddenly felt an immense force hit him, like overwhelming waves, unceasing and relentless. Then, he was sent flying out of the martial arts arena.
    From the moment the two engaged to Li Fan being knocked off the platform, it all happened in the blink of an eye.
    Only then did the disciples around the arena start to react.
    "How could this happen?"
    "Just one move, and Brother Li Fan was defeated in just one move!"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were all deeply moved, and a question arose in their hearts: "What on earth is his stick that it's so powerful?"
    Not only were many disciples murmuring among themselves, but the members of the Elders Council on the stage were also puzzled.
    Ning Pan had sent Li Fan flying off the martial arts platform with a single strike, and the number next to his name on the points ranking changed to two hundred and forty.
    Li Fan was originally ranked tenth with four hundred and eighty points, but after being defeated by Ning Pan, half of his points went to Ning Pan. Now both of them had two hundred and forty points, tied for fiftieth place.
    "To deal with a piece of trash like you, this young master still has the capital to be arrogant!"
    Ning Pan had sent Li Fan flying with a whip of his stick, looking down on him with supreme arrogance, completely dismissive as he threw Li Fan's earlier words back at him.
    He then glanced around at everyone and pointed with his long stick, arrogantly saying, "You're all welcome to challenge this young master, and if I lose, all of my points will go to you."
    The many disciples below the platform felt a raging fire burning in their hearts; if glares could kill, Ning Pan would have already died a hundred times over.
    Some even itched to jump onto the martial arts platform and punch him in the face.
    But the thought that even Brother Li Fan from Myriad Manifestation Realm was not his match made them realize that a rash challenge would only lead to public humiliation. Deep down, they felt both anger and frustration.
    Just as Ning Pan's voice fell, suddenly an angry shout came, "Presumptuous youth, stop your arrogance."
    The voice sounded like a thunderclap on a sunny day, echoing through the clear sky, causing everyone's ears to buzz. They then saw a figure landing on the martial arts platform.

 Chapter 300 Arrogance

    Ning Pan's gaze sharpened as he noticed an additional cultivator from the Spirit Martial Realm on the platform and taunted, "And who might you be? This young master does not waste his cudgel on nameless nobodies!"
    "Grandfather's name remains unchanged, Lei Heng is my name!"
    Lei Heng answered back angrily. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire
    Ning Pan realized who it was and put away the dog-beating staff in his hand, pondering thoughtfully.
    "So, you are the one ranked ninth on the leaderboard!"
    Originally, Lei Heng was only at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, but after Qinchuan's guidance, he had reached the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and his Dao Heart had improved dramatically.
    Because the Refining Spirit Valley focuses more on cultivating the Dao Heart and soul aptitude rather than realm, Lei Heng was able to rank within the top ten.
    Knowing this, Ning Pan sneered once more and said, "It seems that the Burning Heaven Sect has really fallen. Even a trash from the Spirit Martial Realm can make it onto the leaderboard."
    After he finished speaking, he retracted his aura, and his realm began to drop rapidly, soon suppressing it to the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    "To deal with trash like you, the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm is more than enough."
    Many disciples and elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were both angry and distressed, yet powerless, while they secretly shook their heads.
    Even Li Fan of the same realm was not his match, and Lei Heng was even less likely to be his opponent, even though Ning Pan had deliberately lowered his realm by a full six layers.
    But they also knew that Lei Heng had no choice but to go up now. Lei Heng had proclaimed his intention to challenge the top ten of the Burning Heaven Sect, so even if he refused, Ning Pan would simply challenge the next on the list.
    With the referee elder's signal, Ning Pan made his move.
    Indeed, just as everyone expected, Lei Heng was knocked out of the Martial Arts Arena with a single move.
    Below the Martial Arts Arena.
    "Oh no!"
    Ye He saw Ning Pan knock Lei Heng out with a single stick and slapped his thigh, pretending to shake his head in an exaggerated fashion, like a disappointed elder.
    "What a rebellious disciple, really doesn't care about neighborly affection."
    "Sect Leader Chi, Elder Qin, rest assured, when he comes down later, I will surely teach him a good lesson," he said.
    Though he said this, the smile on his face couldn't be hidden, almost splitting his face; he was already overjoyed within.
    Chi Shan knew that the opponent had come well-prepared, yet his heart still roiled with emotions; the disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect had exceeded his expectations.
    Qinchuan, meanwhile, lay back in his chair, squinting his eyes, seemingly indifferent to the fact that Ning Pan had defeated two major disciples in a row.
    The competition continued, and true to his word, Ning Pan started his challenges from the tenth rank, progressively moving up, and before long, he had already challenged the second place, Yu Chiye.
    Without any surprises, starting from the tenth all the way to Yu Chiye, the second rank, no disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect could withstand more than ten breaths, all were swept off the Martial Arts Platform with a single strike.
    The disciples and elders felt increasingly suffocated as they watched.
    "The ten great prodigies of the grand Burning Heaven Sect, is there really not one among them who can fight?"
    Ning Pan stood on the Martial Arts Platform, triumphant and looking down on everyone, and spoke disdainfully.
    No sooner had his voice faded than a figure sliced through the still air, leaping onto the Martial Arts Platform.
    Ning Pan already knew who it was, the first in the Burning Heaven Sect's points ranking ¡ª Xiao Qing.
    "I've long heard that the former Saint Heir of the Burning Heaven Sect, Xiao Qing, is a prodigy of a generation, with an Innate Thunder Body, boasting an unbeatable record of ninety-nine straight victories on the Tianyuan battleground, and known as one of the top ten young geniuses of the Tianyuan Nation."
    "This young master has long wanted to see for himself the so-called top ten talents of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, but unfortunately never had the chance."
    "Since we've encountered each other here, this young master is indeed curious to see just how formidable the number one talent of the Burning Heaven Sect really is. Is he truly a genius as the rumors suggest, or is he like the trash below, all show and no substance?"
    Ning Pan looked down upon the crowd with disdain in his eyes, regarding the disciples as nothing, extremely arrogant.
    "Arrogant¡ª"
    "Ignorant child¡ª"
    "How dare someone from the Myriad Manifestation Realm challenge a brother in the late stages of the Dragon Transformation Realm? I don't know where this child gets his confidence from. He really doesn't know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is."
    Even though Ning Pan had already achieved nine consecutive victories without defeat, the disciples still had full confidence in Xiao Qing. Seeing Xiao Qing leap onto the Martial Arts Platform, they were instantly exhilarated.
    Xiao Qing was already in the late stages of the Dragon Transformation Realm at a young age, and reaching the Holy's Realm was within sight. Furthermore, judging by his points, his talent in the path of the Soul far surpassed that of most elders within the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Now, Xiao Qing had become the last hope of the Burning Heaven Sect. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Brother Xiao, go for it!"
    "Show this kid a lesson!"
    "Let him know that our Burning Heaven Sect is not to be trifled with."
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were uproarious, and their voices surged one wave after another.
    Chi Shan was also somewhat nervous at this point. He hadn't expected that a random disciple from the Heavenly Sword Sect could actually sweep through nine of the top ten on the points leaderboard. This was, without doubt, a harsh slap to the face of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Now he also hoped that Xiao Qing could defeat Ning Pan in one fell swoop to reclaim some dignity for the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Qinchuan remained calmly seated at this moment, seemingly seeing through Chi Shan's thoughts, he shook his head and said, "Xiao Qing is not his match."
    Upon hearing this, Chi Shan's heart sank to the bottom of the sea.
    He did not doubt Qinchuan's discernment at all. If Qinchuan said Xiao Qing was not his match, then there probably wasn't any suspense in this battle.
    However, the elders behind him felt displeasure upon hearing Qinchuan's words.
    Immediately, an elder coldly humphed, "Why does the Supreme Elder bolster someone else's morale and destroy our own prestige? Xiao Qing's realm suppresses Ning Pan by two whole realms. Even if Xiao Qing were to restrain himself to the Myriad Manifestation Realm, his Soul Dao Heart is not something any ordinary Myriad Manifestation cultivator can compare to."
    Xiao Qing stood upright, his aura suddenly bursting forth, indeed at the late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm.
    His entire body flashed with Lei Mang, and dazzling thunderbolt lightning continuously burst forth from him, forming a field around him filled with the mighty power of the Great Dao of Thunder about a zhang in radius.
    Ning Pan's eyes narrowed into slits, "Late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm, worthy of being an Innate Thunder Body, you do have some ability." But his tone changed immediately, disdainfully saying, "However, defeating you will be as easy as reaching into a bag and taking what I want."
    "You don't need to suppress your realm either, let's just start!"
    "Arrogant!"
    The usually stoic Xiao Qing was also somewhat moved at this point. Ning Pan's arrogance had exceeded his imagination, and now he even wanted to challenge a True Dragon Practitioner with the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    "Then I shall grant your wish. Let me show you the gap between the Dragon Transformation Realm and the Myriad Manifestation Realm!"
    "Kill!"
    With an angry shout from Xiao Qing, he condensed Qi into a fist, with thunderbolt lightning.
    In an instant, the sky roared with Tian Lei, the air filled with the brilliant light of thunder. Vast Thunder Spiritual Power converged around him, and thick beams of electric light emerged around him, flickering with dazzling Lei Mang.
    The previously cloudless blue sky suddenly became filled with rolling storm clouds, darkening the world around.
    Boom! Rumble!
    An earth-shattering rumble suddenly erupted as the tumbling storm clouds were suddenly tinged with streaks of profound purple thunder.
    As the storm clouds filled with purple thunder, deep purple bolts of lightning lashed down, hissing towards the top of Ning Pan's head.

 Chapter 301 301

    "Break!"
    Seeing the thunderbolt as thick as an arm coming down like a rip, Ning Pan roared, lifting his cudgel above his head.
    The cudgel seemed to sense the danger.
    Suddenly, a faint greenish glow emanated from the entire staff, soft and hazy, instantly transforming the originally ugly stick into a crystal-clear one. And from the tip of the cudgel, a surge of Dao's ultimate truth burst forth.
    The thunderbolts coming through the void were instantly shattered by this surging wave of the Dao's truth and dissipated into smoke.
    Not only that, from those materialized Dao patterns, there emerged an imperial might so profound that the disciples instantly felt a pressing pressure, under which they couldn't help but want to kneel and submit.
    At that moment, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect finally recognized the extraordinary nature of the cudgel in Ning Pan's hand and exclaimed.
    "This is... a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!"
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were astonished; this was just a sparring match between disciples, how could a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact appear?
    Another elder looked at the cudgel in Ning Pan's hand, dumbfounded, involuntarily swallowing his saliva, shaking his head, and said with difficulty, "Moreover, it's not an ordinary Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. It's one that has been refined by a Great Emperor!"
    On the Divine Wilderness Continent, Dao artifacts are also ranked. Ordinary Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts and Supreme Dao Artifacts that haven't been refined by a Great Emperor do not contain imperial might in their Dao patterns.
    However, those Dao artifacts that have been refined by a Great Emperor, constantly nurtured by the Great Emperor, imbued with the aura of the Imperial Dao, interwoven with the emperor's law and reason, contain true Supreme Imperial Might. They dominate the Eight Desolates, possessing boundless strength, far surpassing ordinary Supreme Dao Artifacts.
    Even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact that has been refined by a Great Emperor can suppress an ordinary Supreme Dao Artifact.
    This was also why Qinchuan, who carried the Spring-Autumn Pen and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, had aroused the envy of the elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect because both the Spring-Autumn Pen and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone were Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts refined by the Great Emperor Wu Tian.
    Faced with the Thunder Dao Divine Power filling the sky, Xiao Qing's pupils contracted, revealing a trace of surprise on his face.
    He finally understood the arrogance of the boy before him.
    "A Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor, looking at the imperial might in the Dao patterns, it's still strong. It must have been nurtured by a certain Great Emperor for a long time, its power far exceeds that of an ordinary Supreme Dao Artifact."
    He felt great pressure; a Supreme Dao Artifact could make up for the difference in Realm between two people, not to mention that the opponent was wielding an emperor's instrument, stronger than an ordinary Supreme Dao Artifact.
    With this thought, he moved rapidly, forming seals with his hands, and a beam of light rose to the sky.
    Boom! Rumble! Rumble!
    With a series of explosive sounds, the clouds of tribulation in the sky suddenly gathered more and more, eventually covering the entire sky, and the already gloomy world was completely darkened in an instant.
    At the same time, purplish lightning filled the heavens and earth, bright rays turning the entire world into a realm of thunder.
    In the sky, countless lightning bolts converged into a blue-purple thunder dragon.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    A dragon's cry was heard.
    Then, the dazzling thunder dragon rolled and ascended in the thunderclouds, bringing with it flashes of lightning and roaring winds.
    "Hmph, mere superficial divine power. Watch how this Young Master shatters you!" Ning Pan said disdainfully, with a cold snort.
    Then, with a wave of his hand, from the jade-like cudgel burst forth innumerable truths of the Dao. They interwove in the air, and before long, they converged into a golden true dragon, radiating a thread of imperial might around its body, like an avatar of a Great Emperor, dominating heaven and earth.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    The two true dragons met, like sworn enemies ¨C the golden giant dragon roaring as it charged toward the thunder dragon surging in the thunderclouds. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    In an instant, the two true dragons clashed and bit at each other at the top of the clouds.
    ```
    Although the thunder dragon appeared mighty, it naturally felt a trace of fear when facing the golden dragon imbued with the Great Emperor's law.
    "It's over, even the Wrath of Thunder Jie can't do anything against the half-step Supreme Dao Artifact nurtured by the Great Emperor."
    The elders felt a jolt in their hearts and shook their heads in secret.
    "Xiao Qing really is no match for him."
    Indeed, before long, the thunder dragon was torn to pieces by the golden dragon.
    The purple thunder dragon instantly transformed into a sky full of lightning, and within a short time, it dissipated between heaven and earth. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At the same time, the sky-obscuring clouds of tribulation were blown away by a breath from the golden dragon, clearing the murkiness instantly and restoring tranquility to the world.
    "Get down!"
    After dispersing Xiao Qing's Divine Skills, Ning Pan swung his dog-beating stick, releasing Dao and principle in a torrent, and a tremendous force immediately struck Xiao Qing, sending him flying off the Martial Arts Arena, spitting blood continuously, evidently severely wounded.
    "What, Brother Xiao has actually lost?"
    "How is that possible? Brother Xiao is the most outstanding genius of our sect in a millennium, and he's only one step away from reaching the Holy's Realm. How could he be defeated?"
    The hearts of the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect felt as if they had been fiercely smashed. Their pride, their number one genius, was defeated so easily!
    "The Heavenly Sword Sect is truly despicable¡ª"
    "To suppress our Burning Heaven Sect, they actually lent a disciple a half-step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor!"
    At this moment, Chi Qing and Chi Shui could no longer hold back and cursed loudly.
    "Hehehe, the two elders are mistaken. The half-step Supreme Dao Artifact in Ning Pan's hand was obtained by his own abilities, not by the Heavenly Sword Sect."
    Ye He said with a stroked beard and a laugh, which was obviously a pretext. How could a disciple possess a Magical Treasure of the level of a half-step Supreme Dao Artifact? Clearly, the Heavenly Sword Sect had temporarily entrusted it to Ning Pan to ensure his victory.
    "You¡ª"
    Chi Qing and Chi Shui were speechless with anger but could do nothing against Ye He. The opponent insisted that the half-step Supreme Dao Artifact was Ning Pan's own and they had no way to refute it, and now they could only watch helplessly as Ning Pan occupied the top position on the leaderboard.
    At this point, even if their Burning Heaven Sect were to find another disciple and grant them a Supreme Dao Artifact to challenge again, it would be too late, because a Supreme Dao Artifact isn't something one can refine just like that; at the shortest it takes months, at the longest it could take decades, and there are those who spend hundreds or thousands of years unable to refine a Supreme Dao Artifact.
    "Young Master Qin, what should we do?"
    Seeing Ning Pan dominate the disciples, Chi Shan couldn't help but ask Qinchuan in a low voice, even though he knew Qinchuan had some tricks up his sleeve.
    Qinchuan glanced indifferently at Ye He, who was almost grinning to his ears, and said coolly, "He's just a jumping clown, let him stay on the leaderboard for a while. Continue the competition!"
    Hearing Qinchuan say this, Chi Shan finally settled down and announced that the competition would continue.
    The tournament continued and Ning Pan now stood atop the leaderboard with 3,721 points, a score that would place him only below Qinchuan even among the elders.
    In the subsequent matches, no one dared to challenge Ning Pan, who wielded the Emperor's treasure.
    And the remaining eight major sects had already agreed among themselves not to challenge each other, they all targeted the disciples of Burning Heaven Sect. Similarly, most of the Burning Heaven Sect disciples also shared a common hatred and refrained from challenging their own, continuously aiming at the disciples of the eight major sects.
    Still, there were a few Burning Heaven Sect disciples who didn't challenge disciples from the other eight sects but specifically targeted their own.
    Qinchuan saw through this; these were not actually disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect but undercover plants from other forces.
    As the competition proceeded, most of the disciples had used up their challenge chances, and there were some changes in the rankings on the leaderboard.
    Ning Pan comfortably held the top spot without question, with the second-placed Xiao Qing having accrued 1,300 points, a full 2,400 points less than Ning Pan.
    In the top ten of the leaderboard, besides Xiao Qing, only one disciple named Dao Shisan ranked eighth, the rest were from the eight major sects.
    "Many among the nine sects are not actually from the sects but are from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country! Otherwise, sects like the Zhi Yan Sect, the Coldwater Gate, could never make it into the top ten."
    Qinchuan narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.
    ```

 Chapter 302 Hundred Refinements Divine Art

    "Hehehe, Elder Qinchuan, the competition between all the disciples is over, and everyone's opportunities to challenge have been used up. The outcome seems to be decided," said Ye He with a smug smile on his face, looking as if he held the winning ticket.
    The many elders of the Burning Heaven Sect had already turned red with shame, unable to bear the humiliation. Their sect was on par with the Heavenly Sword Sect in the Tianyuan Nation, just second to the Imperial Family. They had not expected to suffer such a crushing defeat today.
    It was a complete loss of face.
    Qinchuan glanced at Ye He and said indifferently,
    "Oh? Is it truly the case that everyone has used up all their opportunities to challenge?"
    Ye He was startled at first, not expecting Qinchuan to be so nonchalant at this point, then he let out a chuckle.
    "Hehehe, this old man has seen it clear as day. Out of the one hundred and nine contenders, one hundred and eight have exhausted their challenges. Now only one person has yet to begin his challenges. Could it be that Elder Qinchuan is counting on this little lad from the Meridian Opening Realm to turn the tables?" said Ye He, referring not to Qinchuan but to Huang Tian, who was at the bottom of the leaderboard with a pitiful amount of points.
    Huang Tian's soul had been damaged, leaving him in a dazed and confused state. Thus, he had not actively challenged anyone from the start. Out of the hundred and nine contenders, he was the only one left who had not completed his challenges.
    Though Huang Tian had not initiated any challenges, he had been forced into ten matches.
    Being at the bottom of the list, Huang Tian was initially not taken seriously by anyone. However, when others began to challenge him, he took them by surprise and won the first four matches with his sharp Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, instantly increasing his points from ten to one hundred and twenty.
    Upon seeing this, the disciples of the eight major sects took notice of this lad from the Meridian Opening Realm, who had been at the bottom yet managed to win consecutively.
    However, they soon realized that although this lad's techniques were fierce, he only knew a few moves.
    Once they grasped the patterns of his fist technique, defeating him would be exceedingly simple.
    After figuring out his routine, the disciples of the eight major sects challenged Huang Tian again, and, as expected, Huang Tian lost six consecutive matches without any suspense once his pattern was known, leaving him with a pitiful single point.
    "Perhaps Elder Qinchuan did not see clearly earlier, but I saw it quite distinctly. This lad lost six matches in a row. If it weren't for the fact that he ran out of points, I'm afraid even more people would have challenged him, and he would have lost even more."
    "Even if he were to initiate challenges against others, how much chance of winning would he have? Relying on this lad is unlikely to work. Could it be that Elder Qinchuan wishes to enter the fray himself?"
    At this point, Ye He changed the tone of his speech, "If Elder Qinchuan is interested, he might as well join the competition among the disciples. After all, Elder Qinchuan is also just at the Meridian Opening Realm."
    Having said that, he turned his head to glance at the many elders of the eight great sects behind him and asked with a smile, "Don't you agree?"
    "Hahaha, Elder Ye's words are very true. If Elder Qinchuan is confident in defeating Young Master Ning, he is certainly welcome to try. We have no objections," said the elders of the eight great sects with a laugh, their demeanor that of victors looking down from above. Although they were unsure why Qinchuan had risen to the position of a supreme elder within the Burning Heaven Sect, they were convinced it was not due to his strength.
    Fury sparked in Qinchuan's eyes, and he let out a cold laugh, "Hmph, you waste from the nine great sects are not worthy of my intervention."
    "To defeat you all, Huang Tian is more than enough!" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Upon saying this, Qinchuan turned to Chi Shan standing behind him and then to Chi Shui, "Go find that Huang Tian for me. I will teach him a few moves to sweep these nine great sects' disciples off the stage."
    As Qinchuan's words fell, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect and the nine great sects were all taken aback.
    The elders from the nine great sects laughed out one after another, their words dripping with sarcasm.
    "Hahaha, am I hearing things wrong? Did Elder Qinchuan just say he's going to teach a kid from the Meridian Opening Realm a few moves to defeat the disciples of our Sects?"
    "Young man, confidence is a good thing, but overconfidence is arrogance."
    "Just a clown craving attention. Let's see how he ends up later, hehehe."
    However, upon hearing Qinchuan's words, the elders from the Burning Heaven Sect felt as if they had grasped a lifeline, and hope unexpectedly rose in their hearts. This youngster Qinchuan always seemed to have something uncanny about him; he had tamed the Red Luan, persuaded the old ancestor to ascend to the position of elder, and opened the forbidden grounds of the Refining Spirit Valley. These miracles surfaced in everyone's minds, and that straw suddenly turned into a sturdy rope.
    "Maybe this kid really does have a way," they thought deep down.
    Chi Shui was also somewhat puzzled at that moment.
    He knew of Qinchuan's identity and had no doubts about his abilities, but to expect a kid who had just suffered six consecutive defeats in the Meridian Opening Realm to overcome the disciples of the Nine Great Sects was surely a fool's dream, especially since Ning Pan still had a Great Emperor-level Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in hand.
    Despite his confusion, he still leaped up and flew down to the Martial Arts Platform, bringing back Huang Tian who stood there dazed.
    Only then did everyone take a good look at Huang Tian. They saw his hair was in a wild disarray, a tangled mess like a beast's den, his face smeared with clumps of mud that rendered his already murky appearance even more indiscernible. His clothes were tattered and not a single piece remained intact, and a strong stench emanated from him.
    His eyes were dull, completely out of it, and when he saw the likes of Chi Shan and others, he didn't even offer a greeting, just standing there in a daze, obviously looking like a simple-minded beggar from the Mortal World.
    The elders of the Nine Great Sects burst into laughter once more upon seeing his state.
    "Hahaha, this one's clearly an idiot. How could such a fool challenge the elite of our Nine Great Sects?"
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect shook their heads, and the slight hope that had arisen was instantly shattered.
    This kid was obviously suffering from soul damage. In combat, he'd only react subconsciously, limited to a few fixed sets of moves. How could he possibly defeat an enemy?
    This was also why Huang Tian had been defeated in the competition after his opponents figured out his patterns; he couldn't adapt or change his tactics.
    Qinchuan, ignoring everyone's mockery, stepped forward, placed two fingers on Huang Tian's forehead, and passed over the Great Emperor's Divine Soul.
    Huang Tian first let out a muffled groan, then his body shook, and he immediately sat down cross-legged.
    Suddenly, a powerful aura surged from his body, and the mighty Power of the Divine Soul meandered around him.
    This Aura of the Divine Soul became stronger as it circulated around his body, from a mere stream at first, gradually growing into a converging river, until it turned into a vast ocean.
    Meanwhile, as the Aura of the Divine Soul continued to grow stronger, Huang Tian seemed to be suffering greatly. His expression fluctuated wildly and his face grew contorted, clearly undergoing extreme pain. Stay tuned to My Virtual Library Empire
    "What is he doing?"
    "Why is this Aura of the Divine Soul around him getting so strong?"
    At the same time, an elder in black robes from the Heavenly Sword Sect stared at Qinchuan with shock and doubt, his eyes swirling with stars, as if he was trying to see right through Qinchuan.
    Feeling the gaze of the man in the black robe, Qinchuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "Does it seem familiar? Does it remind you of the Hundred Refinements Divine Art?"
    Everyone couldn't understand why Qinchuan suddenly said this out of the blue and were perplexed by its meaning.
    But upon hearing these words, the pupils of the black-robed elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect shrank, and a tidal wave of shock surged through his heart.
    "How could he know¡ª"

 Chapter 303 Defeat, Whats So Hard?

    ```
    The heart of the robed elder churned with tumultuous shock as he looked at Qinchuan with a mix of amazement and uncertainty.
    "How does he know the Hundred Refinements Divine Art?!"
    The Hundred Refinements Divine Art was the secret of the Netherworld Hall that did not spread to outsiders, capable of controlling others' souls. When one cultivated it, it could strengthen one's own Divine Sense and Soul. Used against an enemy, it could also directly attack the opponent's soul, catching them completely off guard.
    Of course, those were not the most heaven-defying aspects of this secret technique. Its greatest strength was that it could heal damaged souls.
    Divine Sense, True Spirit, Soul, and so on, all could be encapsulated within the term 'soul.' The Way of the Soul was profound and mysterious. Generally, a person whose soul was damaged could only slowly repair it through their own efforts, and the Heavenly Treasures Materials needed for the healing process were anything but meager. At the very least, it would require treasures worth a Supreme Dao Artifact. In many cases, one would need Spiritual Treasures equivalent in value to Divine Artifacts to restore the soul.
    Yet, this Hundred Refinements Divine Art could directly repair someone else's Divine Sense.
    In years past, the Netherworld Hall had dominated the Divine Wilderness Continent precisely because of this secret technique.
    However, with the disappearance of the Netherworld Hall, the name of the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, too, vanished into the river of time, becoming unknown to all.
    Moreover, even within the Netherworld Hall very few knew of this technique; without reaching the Supreme Saint realm, one did not have the right to learn of this secret technique.
    Now, having just reached the Supreme Saint Early Stage, the elder only knew of this art from having seen it in the holy sanctuary, and had yet to earn the right to study it.
    Only after becoming a disciple of those existences within the holy sanctuary could one possibly learn this technique.
    The power of the soul that Huang Tian had circulated around his body earlier seemed familiar to him, which prompted him to suspect it was the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, hence his surprise.
    But what he did not expect was for Qinchuan to divulge it with a single comment.
    Considering the extraordinary calmness of Qinchuan, along with his vague mention before the contest began that his identity was no simple matter,
    by now the robed elder felt a measure of wariness in his heart.
    The truth was, the art Qinchuan had just used was indeed the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, or rather, not just the Hundred Refinements Divine Art.
    After destroying the Netherworld Hall years ago and finding the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, he discovered that the technique had certain flaws. If practiced to the end, this art would actually become a shackle that hindered the strengthening of the soul.
    Later generations perfected it, and only then did this secret technique become flawless. The technique Qinchuan now used could be seen as an improved version of the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, which is why the elder from the Netherworld Hall felt it seemed familiar.
    Just as the robed elder was filled with doubt and uncertainty,
    "Ah¡ª"
    Huang Tian suddenly let out a loud yell.
    The power of his soul dispersed in all directions, and the aura about his body quickly subsided, instantly returning to calm as though nothing had happened.
    At that moment, Huang Tian stood up, bowed deeply to Qinchuan with great respect, "Thank you, venerable elder, for restoring my soul." Qinchuan accepted it calmly.
    Huang Tian now spoke with clarity and vigor, not at all like someone who was addle-brained.
    The elders all looked over and were astonished to find that, although Huang Tian was still dressed in ragged and dirty clothes, his eyes were bright and lucid, showing no hint of the fool he used to be.
    His entire demeanor had undergone a drastic transformation. What had appeared to be a helpless beggar just a moment ago now carried an air of invincibility.
    "What's going on?"
    "How did this Huang Tian change so suddenly within moments? It's as if he's become a different person?"
    Aside from the robed elder, the others whispered amongst themselves, clueless about what Qinchuan had done to restore Huang Tian's sanity.
    At this point, the robed elder was certain that what Qinchuan had employed was the Hundred Refinements Divine Art.
    Although he did not know why Huang Tian's mind was damaged, leaving him in a state of idiocy, it was Qinchuan's use of the Hundred Refinements Divine Art to restore Huang Tian's soul that allowed him to regain clarity.
    "Could it be¡ª"
    A bold conjecture suddenly emerged in the heart of the robed elder.
    ```
    "Could he be one of our Netherworld Hall?"
    Why did Qinchuan know his identity?
    He could have dealt with the Heavenly Sword Sect lineage in advance, so why wait until all Nine Great Clans gathered before starting the competition?
    How was he able to use the Hundred Refinements Divine Art?
    Prior to this, these questions had been swirling around in the heart of the robed elder. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    If.
    If Qinchuan was a person from the Netherworld Hall, then the doubts in his heart would have an answer.
    The Netherworld Hall had long been planning against the Burning Heaven Sect, and it was not impossible that the Holy Hall had placed a dark horse inside the Burning Heaven Sect early on.
    Thinking this, he increasingly felt that Qinchuan was the person sent by the Holy Hall, and at this moment, his gaze towards Qinchuan involuntarily underwent some changes.
    The Holy Hall is a sacred place in the hearts of all the followers of the Netherworld Hall.
    If Qinchuan truly was a person from the Holy Hall, then even if Qinchuan was a cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm, he had to be treated with due respect.
    Qinchuan naturally noticed his peculiarity, and taking a guess at what he was thinking, he gave the robed elder an approving look as if to say, "Well done!"
    Seeing this look from Qinchuan, the robed elder instantly confirmed his own guess was right and immediately puffed out his chest in pride.
    Qinchuan ignored the inner drama of the robed elder and suddenly bent down to whisper a few words in Huang Tian's ear.
    After speaking, he stepped back and said, "Go, now that you're the only one left from the Burning Heaven Sect, the heavy responsibility of defeating the Nine Great Clans falls on you. The honor of the sect depends on you to uphold it."
    Previously, Huang Tian had cultivated the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, and though his divine sense had been damaged, his memory was clear, with every turn and twist vivid.
    "Yes, Huang Tian will certainly not let the Great Elder down!"
    Having said that, Huang Tian leaped up, landing on the Martial Arts Platform.
    "What?"
    "Didn't the Supreme Elder Qinchuan say he was going to impart a maneuver? Why didn't he? Could it be that the Supreme Elder Qinchuan also realized that he has no chance of winning, and has accepted his fate?"
    Ye He saw Huang Tian go up to the stage so nonchalantly and couldn't help but laugh as he asked.
    The sarcasm in his words was self-evident.
    The Great Elders of the Nine Great Clans laughed uproariously upon hearing this, utterly unreserved.
    Many elders of the Burning Heaven Sect harbored a great deal of questions as well.
    "Elder Qinchuan seems quite capable, having restored the boy's soul, but this kid is still just a cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm. Even if the others suppress their power to the same realm, their divine souls are far stronger than his, and Huang Tian is no match for them."
    An elder from the Burning Heaven Sect said, shaking his head in sigh.
    "Alas¡ª"
    Another elder let out a long sigh, saying, "Yes, even if Huang Tian's talent defies the heavens, allowing him to defeat the disciples of the other eight Great Clans, Ning Pan wields a Great Emperor's artifact; it's impossible for Huang Tian to beat him, no matter what."
    Qinchuan snorted with laughter, "This young master has suppressed Emperors above and slaughtered Ghost Emperors below, when have I ever conceded defeat! I've said before, your so-called elites from the Nine Great Clans are but ants in my eyes, defeating them, why would it be difficult, Huang Tian alone is sufficient."
    "Hmph, such big talk!"
    The elders of the Nine Great Clans each scoffed inwardly, then one elder said with ridicule, "Young braggart, you even dare to speak lightly of Emperors and Ghost Kings, truly oblivious of your own capacity."
    At that very moment, on the Martial Arts Platform, the first opponent Huang Tian challenged had already stepped up.
    The first challenger he faced was ranked fifteenth on the points leaderboard, a disciple from the Quicksand Holy Land named Mu Ziping.

 Chapter 304 Sweeping Through

    Mu Ziping, as a cultivator in the late stage of the Life Spring Realm, according to the competition rules, had to suppress his realm to the same level as Huang Tian.
    Huang Tian practiced the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, and was already invincible within the same realm, even capable of defeating enemies from higher realms, but he was not so arrogant as to believe he could use the strength of the Meridian Opening Realm to challenge a cultivator of the Life Spring Realm.
    With a movement of Mu Ziping's entire body, his aura began to shrink rapidly, and in a moment, it stabilized just above the eighth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    As the elder gave the command, the match officially began!
    "Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist!"
    With a fierce shout from Huang Tian, and a single move, he clenched a fist with one hand, and like a catapulted stone, hurled himself towards Mu Ziping.
    As Huang Tian's fist came whistling through the air, the atmosphere seemed to condense into subtle Dao patterns, with the figures of a green dragon and a ferocious tiger appearing faintly on either side of his fist, alternating and soaring with the Fist Intent, accompanied by dragon roars and tiger howls.
    "What!"
    "It's actually Divine Skills!"
    An elder from the Quicksand Holy Land suddenly stood up, looking at the vaguely visible dragon and tiger figures on the martial arts arena in shock.
    Divine Skills were abilities that only cultivators who had cultivated mana after reaching the Dao Palace Realm could use, a higher level of skill.
    How could this Huang Tian, currently at no more than the eighth layer of cultivation in the Meridian Opening Realm, possibly use Divine Skills?
    At that moment, an elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect noticed something, "This is not a Divine Skill, but still a Mysterious Technique, it's just that the Mysterious Technique contains the subtlety of Divine Skills."
    "This is a technique that lies between Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills!" S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Mu Ziping was also taken aback and enraged, seeing the opponent using Divine Skills, his first reaction was to want to summon Divine Skills.
    But at this moment, with his realm suppressed to the eighth layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, his mana was completely inert, and he could not wield the power of Divine Abilities.
    In his panic, he gathered all his strength in his fist, using his strongest Heaven Rank Mysterious Technique, and ferociously smashed towards Huang Tian.
    Boom¡ª
    With a loud noise, Mu Ziping was sent flying out of the arena, falling off the martial arts platform and admitting defeat.
    A clear-minded Huang Tian had become more proficient in the Fist Technique, no longer confined to some fixed routines.
    And, having been nourished by Qinchuan's Hundred Refinements Divine Art, his Soul had become much stronger, even surpassing Mu Ziping.
    Most importantly, when Qinchuan whispered in his ear earlier, he pointed out several doubts that Huang Tian had about practicing the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, which made everything click for him, and now his understanding of the Fist Technique had reached a new level.
    Thus,
    Defeating Mu Ziping was a piece of cake.
    "Good¡ª"
    "Junior Brother Huang Tian, well done!"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect couldn't help but cheer loudly.
    The competition today was originally for their Fiery Sky Lineage, first being forcibly involved by several Great Sects for no reason, then during the competition, their disciples were humiliated and oppressed by the other sects.
    Everyone had been holding back their anger for a while, and now seeing Huang Tian, who had ranked last, cleanly and efficiently defeat Mu Ziping, ranked fifteenth, they finally let out a sigh of relief.
    Even the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect out a rare, relieved smile at this moment.
    While one side rejoiced, the elders of the Nine Great Sects wore ugly expressions on their faces.
    They hadn't expected that Huang Tian, after regaining his senses, would possess such talent.
    Only Ye He maintained a confident smile, utterly unaffected.
    Instead, he chuckled, "Elder Qinchuan really lives up to his title. Not only are his methods unfathomable, but he also has the Wisdom Eye to recognize talents. He not only healed the lad's Soul but also recognized the boy's extraordinariness early on."
    "Ye Mou admires it, truly admires it!"
    Ye He meant these words sincerely; at this point, he had indeed started to respect Qinchuan more.
    But then his tone shifted again, saying, "However, Elder Qinchuan shouldn't get too excited too soon. Even if he is strong, he is no match for Ning Pan."
    Qinchuan gave a detached smile, confidently saying, "Then just wait and see!"
    The competition continued.
    The next challenger Huang Tian faced was the Saint Heir ranked tenth from Zhi Yan Sect.
    Without suspense, that Zhi Yan Sect Saint Heir was defeated in one move by Huang Tian.
    The ninth rank, the Saint Heir of the Han Shui Sect, was knocked flying with two punches!
    The seventh rank was defeated in two punches!
    Huang Tian was unstoppable all the way, and any enemy he met was defeated within three punches.
    This unquestionably demonstrated the power of the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist below the Dao Palace Realm.
    Until he reached the fourth and third ranks.
    These two were the Saint Heirs of the Qian Xing Sect and a cultivator from the Red Blood Sword Sect in the Immortal Platform Realm, each wielding a King-level weapon. Even though their realms were suppressed, they were still very formidable.
    However, Huang Tian still managed to defeat them both with a slight advantage due to the superior power of his technique.
    By now, Huang Tian had defeated eight opponents, already earning three thousand two hundred points and ranking second.
    If Huang Tian were to follow his challenge pattern, then his next opponent would be Ning Pan.
    But with Ning Pan holding an Emperor's artifact, could Huang Tian really be his match?
    At this moment, everyone had a big question mark in their hearts.
    Just then, a hearty voice suddenly rang out from the audience, saying, "Junior Brother Huang Tian, challenge me next."
    Everyone looked towards the source of the sound and saw that it was Xiao Qing speaking.
    The disciples immediately understood what Xiao Qing was planning.
    By then, Huang Tian had three thousand two hundred points, Xiao Qing had one thousand three hundred points, and Ning Pan had three thousand seven hundred points.
    Directly challenging Ning Pan would definitely be a no-win situation for Huang Tian; it would be better for him to challenge Elder Brother Xiao Qing. Then, Xiao Qing could intentionally lose to Huang Tian, who would gain six hundred fifty points and thus surpass Ning Pan.
    Many disciples under the Martial Arts Platform began shouting, "Yes, Junior Brother Huang Tian, challenge Elder Brother Xiao Qing next!"
    Even the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were now beaming with joy, sweeping away the gloom from before.
    If Huang Tian were to challenge Xiao Qing next and Xiao Qing intentionally loses, then Huang Tian would be assured to take first place.
    Although the victory might be somewhat shameless, compared to the Heavenly Sword Sect lending the Emperor's artifact to a disciple for the competition, it was nothing!
    Some elders even began to discuss openly.
    "Do you think Huang Tian or Xiao Qing would have the greater chance of winning if they fought?"
    "Xiao Qing's strength has reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, and his soul is incredibly powerful, but this time it's a contest of the same realm, and the power of Divine Abilities can't be used."
    "But Huang Tian's technique is bewilderingly powerful; I think Huang Tian has a better chance of winning!"
    In reality, both elders knew that Huang Tian already struggled slightly against the King-level weapon-wielding Saint Heirs of the Qian Xing Sect and the disciples of the Red Blood Sword Sect. If he were to face Xiao Qing, he would be undoubtedly defeated.
    But the two elders deliberately discussed loudly for the Nine Great Clans' elders to hear.
    "You¡ª"
    "Shameless¡ª"
    Immediately, elders from the Nine Great Clans couldn't sit still anymore and burst out, angrily cursing.
    But right then, Ye He stepped forward, pulling the angry elder back and gesturing for him to calm down.
    After the elder returned to the group, Ye He meandered forward, speaking slowly and deliberately, "It seems to me that the esteemed elders may have forgotten, our Sect's Ning Pan still has one chance to challenge. Even if Huang Tian challenges Xiao Qing, Ning Pan can still continue to challenge Huang Tian!"
    "You're full of shit¡ª"
    The Second Elder, who had been holding back for a long time, finally couldn't help it and jumped out, cursing.

 Chapter 305 Challenging Ning Pan

    "How did Ning Pan get another chance to challenge after he went through the top ten on the list?"
    The Second Elder asked furiously.
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect echoed in agreement: "Exactly, Ning Pan has no more chances, Elder Ye should stop spouting nonsense."
    Ye He, being scolded, didn't get angry and said indifferently, "Honorable elders, think again, your disciple named Lei Heng, was it him challenging Ning Pan, or Ning Pan challenging him?"
    Upon Ye He's reminder, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were momentarily stunned.
    Previously, when Ning Pan first stepped onto the martial arts platform, although he declared he wanted to challenge the top ten on the rankings, after he defeated Li Fan, who was in tenth place, he provoked everyone by saying whoever defeated him would get all his points. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At that time, Lei Heng didn't even wait for him to issue a challenge and went straight to the platform.
    Strictly speaking, this challenge was indeed initiated by Lei Heng, not by Ning Pan.
    Therefore, according to the rules of the competition, Ning Pan indeed still had one chance to initiate a challenge against someone.
    The elders were so focused on Ning Pan challenging the top ten that they completely overlooked this point and let the other side exploit a loophole.
    The elders, who had just seen a glimmer of hope, fell back into despair once again.
    At that very moment, Huang Tian on the martial arts platform spoke: "Next, I challenge Ning Pan!"
    As soon as the words "Ning Pan" were spoken, they immediately caused a sensation among the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    "What¡ª"
    "What is Junior Brother Huang Tian thinking? He could have simply challenged Senior Brother Xiao Qing and securely surpassed Ning Pan."
    "Ning Pan holds a Great Emperor's artifact in his possession, isn't Junior Brother Huang Tian giving points away by challenging him?"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect shook their heads, unable to understand why Huang Tian would make such a choice.
    But at this point, Huang Tian had already spoken, and there was no chance for regret, only continuous shaking of heads and sighs.
    Xiao Qing also sighed deeply and said, "What a pity, originally our Fiery Sky Lineage could have suppressed the Heavenly Sword Sect and taken the lead¡ª"
    Upon hearing Huang Tian's decision to actively challenge Ning Pan, Ye He and the elders of the Nine Great Clans were first taken aback, then burst into laughter.
    "Hahaha, this kid, what makes him think he can?"
    "How does he dare to actively challenge Ning Pan?"
    Although Ning Pan still had one chance to initiate a challenge, in their eyes, there was no way Huang Tian would dare to actively challenge Ning Pan. Now that he had actually initiated a challenge against Ning Pan, it was surely a case of a mantis trying to stop a chariot, a mayfly shaking a tree, foolishly seeking his own demise, so they laughed in ridicule. Read latest chapters at My Virtual Library Empire
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect also shook their heads, but deep down, they weren't too perturbed.
    After learning that Ning Pan still had one chance for a challenge, they knew that Huang Tian no longer stood a chance. Now, whoever Huang Tian challenged, the outcome would be the same¡ªdefeated by Ning Pan; it was just a matter of time.
    Only Qinchuan sat confidently in his rocking chair, with his eyes half-closed, completely unfazed.
    Meanwhile, Ning Pan, holding his staff, stepped onto the martial arts platform.
    With a look of scorn on his face and disdain for everything, he mocked, "Ridiculous, a mere Meridian Opening Realm ant daring to challenge this young master. Even if you could use real Divine Skills, you would not be my match, let alone with a fake Divine Skill."
    Huang Tian, with his thin frame and a face full of grime but resolute expression, declared loudly, "Whether I can defeat you, one battle will tell."
    Holding his staff, which gleamed like jade, Ning Pan said disdainfully, "Defeating you is like defeating a barnyard chicken, no need for a battle!"
    As they spoke, Ning Pan had already suppressed his Cultivation Level to the First Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    In his eyes, there was no difference between the First Layer and the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Once ready, with the command of an elder, the battle between the two officially began.
    ```
    "Break¡ª"
    Huang Tian made the first move, his Fist Intent condensing in the void, with the Azure Dragon and the White Tiger alternating in appearance. The continuous roars and growls, although imposing, did not differ from the technique he had used just before.
    "Hmph, if you don't have any trump cards, you can only get lost!"
    Seeing that Huang Tian was still using the same Fist Technique, Ning Pan scoffed disdainfully.
    After he spoke, he casually swung the dog-beating staff in his right hand, sweeping it forward, with the top of the staff surging with traces of Great Emperor patterns.
    Although this Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact could only be activated by cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm and beyond, to unleash its fullest potential, the mere natural pressure exuding from the artifact was already beyond what any Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator could withstand.
    Just then, Huang Tian's Invincible Fist Intent had already reached Ning Pan. But the oppressive force from the dog-beating staff in Ning Pan's hand had already started to spread out, seemingly about to send Huang Tian flying with one strike.
    "Ah¡ª"
    "Such a pity¡ª"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect shook their heads, and many closed their eyes, unwilling to watch Huang Tian getting swept away by the staff.
    But in the next moment, the scene on the Martial Arts Platform took everyone by surprise.
    Just as the dog-beating staff was about to strike Huang Tian at his waist, Huang Tian suddenly turned his punch into a claw, with a faint gold light emanating from within, and fiercely grabbed at the staff, instantly taking it into his hand!
    Instantly, whether the elders from the Burning Heaven Sect or the Nine Great Clans, everyone inhaled sharply, showing shocked expressions on their faces.
    "Hiss¡ª"
    "What is happening?"
    "Huang Tian actually caught Ning Pan's dog-beating staff barehanded."
    The dog-beating staff in Ning Pan's hand was a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor, even if Ning Pan was not invoking its power at the moment, merely relying on the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact's own strength could crush Huang Tian tens of thousands of times over.
    Not to mention Huang Tian, even cultivators of the Myriad Manifestation Realm would not dare to use their bodies to forcefully resist a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, especially one refined by a Great Emperor.
    And now, not only was Huang Tian not swept away, he had actually caught it barehanded, which naturally shocked everyone.
    All this happened in the blink of an eye. The onlookers only saw Huang Tian catching the dog-beating staff with one hand, but it was not actually so.
    It was because, when the staff was three inches away from Huang Tian's waist, it suddenly stopped, not moving any further, and the majestic Badao of the Emperor's Law within the staff also dissipated without a trace in that instant.
    That's why Huang Tian was able to catch the dog-beating staff with one hand.
    Although no disciple in the field could see it clearly, Ning Pan, as the one involved, felt it very clearly.
    Just now, just as his dog-beating staff was about to knock Huang Tian off the Martial Arts Platform, Huang Tian suddenly uttered a strange phrase.
    After that phrase, he distinctly felt the staff in his hand no longer under his control, and its sweeping momentum being dispersed by the staff itself.
    Not only that, but when he tried to control the staff with his True Qi, he suddenly felt a slight resisting force from within the staff.
    "You¡ª"
    "You... what did you do?"
    Seeing Huang Tian holding one end of the dog-beating staff, Ning Pan felt a growing resistance from it, as if it was on the verge of breaking free.
    He was both shocked and angry.
    At that moment, Huang Tian was overjoyed.
    Just then, Qinchuan had whispered a method in his ear. Initially, he had his doubts about it, but remembering that Qinchuan was the benefactor who had repaired his soul, he decided to follow the advice.
    Unexpectedly, when he spoke that phrase to the dog-beating staff, everything unfolded precisely in the direction Qinchuan had described.
    Considering this, Huang Tian's body shook, and the power of Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger surged forth from his palm once again.
    ```

 Chapter 306 Reversal

    As the force from Huang Tian's palm surged in, the Dog-Beating Staff suddenly began to shake violently, its crystal-clear, jade-like body momentarily glowing as it emitted a soft and warm light.
    At this moment, Ning Pan felt his control over the Dog-Beating Staff growing weaker and weaker, knowing that if he continued to do nothing, it would likely slip from his grasp.
    Although he did not know why this was happening, he already understood that it must have been caused by the youth before him.
    "You're courting death¡ª"
    Ning Pan's eyes emitted a sinister and venomous look, he said word by word.
    Suddenly, his aura erupted, soaring into the sky.
    His cultivation level, originally in the Meridian Opening Realm, instantly surged, instantly reaching the Myriad Manifestation Realm.
    According to the competition regulations, he was not allowed to break through his suppression, and must remain at the Meridian Opening Realm like Huang Tian.
    But at this point, he could no longer care about the rules; although breaking through the suppression would violate the competition rules and lead to a direct loss by default.
    But if he didn't break through his cultivation now, he would lose the Emperor's Artifact to this wicked youth, and he would not be able to explain himself to the Sect. Moreover, if he lost the Emperor's Artifact, he would also lose this battle.
    He had no other choice at this moment.
    Ning Pan directly released the limitation on his cultivation, his body erupting with a powerful aura of mana. With one hand he formed a fist, his divine skills condensing into a massive Fist Shadow that ferociously struck toward Huang Tian's chest.
    "Presumptuous!"
    The presiding elder on the Martial Arts Platform saw this and roared in anger, his voice resounding through heaven and earth.
    The presiding elder had been closely watching the platform to prevent anyone from suddenly releasing their suppressed cultivation level and harming others. He hadn't expected Ning Pan to be so audacious, wielding an Emperor's Artifact and daring to release his suppression.
    As soon as the presiding elder spoke, he had already shot into the sky, hand transformed into a palm, and he struck forth mightily.
    A golden Palm Imprint emerged in the sky, its momentum grand, soaring down toward Ning Pan like a golden deity.
    However, at this moment, another loud shout suddenly erupted.
    "Stop harming him!"
    Suddenly, a green figure flew out from the Heavenly Sword Sect's crowd, heading towards the presiding elder. A Fist Shadow gleaming with green light condensed in his hand, charging towards that gigantic Palm Imprint that was descending on Ning Pan.
    "How dare you, Luo Hui!"
    It was Luo Hui, who had reached the Supreme Saint Early Stage, intercepting the blow from the Heavenly Sword Sect's presiding elder.
    The presiding elder was both shocked and angry, but he had no time to think further. Flipping his palm again, he swung his hand, and another Palm Imprint shot toward the Fist Shadow condensed by Luo Hui.
    But Luo Hui was well-prepared; his figure shifted, and like a giant bird sweeping through, he promptly intercepted the second Palm Imprint.
    Seeing his Palm Imprint intercepted by Luo Hui, the presiding elder was now helpless, only able to watch in dismay as his Palm Imprint that was saving Huang Tian got blocked by Luo Hui's Fist Shadow.
    Green Fist Intent and the golden Palm Imprint collided in the void, creating a thunderous boom. The fist and palm exploded instantly, and a wave of energy surged like a terrifying tsunami, scattering in all directions.
    A tidal wave of energy stirred up a dense cloud of dust, filling the entire Martial Arts Platform in an instant.
    The green figure was indeed Luo Hui, whose strength had already reached the Supreme Saint Early Stage. The aura of the Burning Heaven Sect's presiding elder also erupted impressively, similarly reaching the Supreme Saint Early Stage.
    The clash of divine skills from two Supreme Saints was terrifying: the intertwining of Great Dao Principles and distortions in the void. The Martial Arts Arena filled with materialized Dao Patterns and principles, obstructing everyone's view.
    Even though they couldn't see the situation clearly, the crowd held their breaths, staring intently at the center, afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
    The next moment, a piercing scream rang out.
    "Aaah¡ª"
    Following that, a figure flew out from between the Great Dao Principles, plummeting down from the Martial Arts Platform.
    The crowd recognized the figure that flew out and immediately cried out in shock, "It's Ning Pan!"
    "Did Ning Pan step down first? Has Brother Huang Tian won?"
    Everyone was abuzz with discussion when someone finally noticed something amiss with Ning Pan after he fell from the Martial Arts Platform.
    After Ning Pan collapsed from the Martial Arts Platform, he lay motionless on the ground, showing no signs of getting up. Some disciples approached to check on him and immediately let out another cry of alarm.
    "He's dead! He's actually dead, Ning Pan is dead!"
    "How did Ning Pan die?"
    "Was he killed by Brother Huang Tian?"
    As this thought surfaced in everyone's minds, it was quickly dismissed.
    "How could that be!"
    Although the situation on the Martial Arts Platform had changed rapidly, they had seen it very clearly. Ning Pan had suddenly released his suppression and returned to the Myriad Manifestation Realm. Even if Brother Huang Tian were against the natural order, he could not possibly kill someone in the Myriad Manifestation Realm with a single punch.
    While the crowd speculated, the dust settled on the Martial Arts Platform, the pervasive Great Dao Principles dispersed, and the three figures on the platform were revealed to the audience.
    On the Martial Arts Platform.
    The judging elder and Luo Hui stood off against each other, their cultivation levels as Supreme Saint Early Stage fully unleashed, their formidable auras rising to the sky. The terrifying pressure from the two Supreme Saint Experts was so intense that the disciples below the platform broke into a cold sweat. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Yet Huang Tian, standing closest to the two elders, remained untroubled.
    He held a stick in his hand, which emitted a faint Great Emperor aura, forming a thin barrier around him that prevented the imposing aura of the two elders from reaching him.
    Obviously, it was a display of a Great Emperor's artifact protecting its master.
    This scene once again shocked the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    "Damn, what's happening?"
    "How did this Great Emperor's artifact end up in Brother Huang Tian's hands!"
    "And, it seems like the Great Emperor's artifact has even acknowledged Brother Huang Tian as its master!"
    How the Great Emperor's artifact went from Ning Pan's hands to Huang Tian's was a process only Qinchuan and Huang Tian knew.
    It occurred during the match, at the critical moment when Ning Pan swung the stick toward Huang Tian's waist.
    Huang Tian suddenly spoke a phrase that made the stick come to a halt by itself.
    The words Huang Tian said were, "Xiao Qing, that thieving dog is here to steal food again, hit it hard!"
    After Huang Tian uttered those words, the stick could no longer reach him, and he grabbed it firmly in his hand.
    As for how Ning Pan died, the onlookers didn't know the truth, but Huang Tian was clear in his heart. Ning Pan wasn't killed by anyone else ¨C it was the stick that killed him, and it was Qinchuan who had instructed him to say those words.
    At that time, Ning Pan had broken the suppression and returned to the Myriad Manifestation Realm. A mighty punch headed straight for Huang Tian, while the judging elder was intercepted by Luo Hui and had no time to stop Ning Pan.
    Huang Tian seemed destined to be reduced to rubble by Ning Pan's punch.
    But at this critical juncture, the stick suddenly burst forth with a dazzling brilliance. A spectrum of light surrounded Huang Tian, protecting him while aiming itself at Ning Pan's oncoming punch and fist.
    Ning Pan's punch landed on the stick, and a vast surge of Great Emperor's Law burst forth from it, rebounding back towards Ning Pan.
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    Subsequently, Ning Pan was swept away by this vast Great Emperor's Law, directly perishing from the backlash.
    To his death, Ning Pan couldn't understand why the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in his hand was suddenly snatched by Huang Tian and even protected Huang Tian.
    The true reason behind this was known only to Qinchuan.
    All that Huang Tian did on the stage was simply following the instructions given by Qinchuan.

 Chapter 307 The Treasure Acknowledges Its Master

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    Qinchuan had already recognized where the stick came from as soon as Ning Pan used the dog-beating staff.
    The owner of this dog-beating staff was called the Foolish Emperor, the very same crazed beggar who invented the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist all those years ago.
    Before the Foolish Emperor attained his title, due to cultivating the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, his soul was damaged, and he became delirious, wandering the mortal world as a homeless madman.
    While wandering the streets, he inadvertently offended a young master from the local influential Chao household.
    The young master from the Chao household saw that he was a crazed beggar, and did not mistreat him but instead found him amusing. Thus, he deliberately threw a bone to the Foolish Emperor every day.
    But the young master's intentions were not kind, as after walking away, he would turn around and release his pet Laughing Sky Dog to snatch the bone from the Foolish Emperor for his amusement.
    At this time, the Foolish Emperor was already engrossed in the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, his soul no longer clear, unable to defend against enemies, let alone a dog. Therefore, whenever the Laughing Sky Dog came to steal his food, all he could do was flail with the stick in his hands to drive it away.
    The Laughing Sky Dog was different from ordinary dogs, its dog face bore a smile like that of a human. It was not strong at guarding the house, but it was very adept at stealing things.
    In the first few encounters, the Foolish Emperor would be bitten all over by this smiling dog.
    As time passed, whenever the Laughing Sky Dog came to snatch the bone, the Foolish Emperor would then shout at the stick in his hand, "Xiao Qing, that laughing dog is stealing food again, quick, hit it!"
    In the endless days that followed, the Foolish Emperor finally achieved mastery in his cultivation and ascended to the position of a Great Emperor, dominating the Eight Desolates.
    And that dog-beating staff in his hands had grown into a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, which was precisely the one Ning Pan held in his hands.
    Qinchuan had learned of this story from an Ancient Book while he was studying the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist.
    Although he did not know how the Heavenly Sword Sect came to possess this Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, since they chose to use it against the Burning Heaven Sect,
    Qinchuan did not mind accepting this gift.
    Therefore, Qinchuan already had an idea from the beginning, to have Huang Tian confront Ning Pan.
    As Huang Tian practiced the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist, and with that sudden declaration, it would certainly resonate with the dog-beating staff, which would recognize Huang Tian as the Foolish Emperor's descendant.
    All of these were within Qinchuan's expectations.
    Just at that moment, a furious shout echoed between heaven and earth.
    "Impudent child, how dare you harm a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect!" S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The speaker was none other than Ye He, an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Upon seeing Ning Pan perish in such a manner, the confident smile on Ye He's face had long vanished, replaced by anger as he rose to his feet, ready to leap onto the platform and strike Huang Tian dead with a palm.
    Chi Shan, who was nearby, would not let his wishes be granted so easily, and promptly moved to stop him.
    After being blocked, Ye He was furiously indignant.
    "Sect Leader Chi¡ª"
    "Is this the way the Burning Heaven Sect treats its guests? It is merely a competition between disciples, and yet you condone your disciple's excessive use of force?"
    Upon hearing these words, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were seething with anger, inwardly cursing this shameless old man.
    Clearly, to any discerning eye, it was Ning Pan who had lost control and attempted to kill Huang Tian. The presiding elder had tried to stop him, only to be blocked by Luo Hui.
    Now that their own Heavenly Sword Sect disciple was dead, they started to distort the facts.
    ```
    Just then, a lingering voice came through.
    "This young master clearly saw that the presiding elder tried to intervene between the two, but was stopped by an elder of your Heavenly Sword Sect named Luo Hui."
    "If not for Luo Hui's interference, the presiding elder would have already rescued Ning Pan. What right does your Heavenly Sword Sect have to question my Burning Heaven Sect now? Elder Ye, you might as well ask your Elder Luo if he has any grudge against Ning Pan!"
    Qinchuan spoke calmly, but his eyes were fiercely radiant, bursting forth with brilliance, coldly staring at Ye He, exuding a tangible murderous intent.
    "What's going on?"
    "How could this youngster have such a terrifying look in his eyes?"
    Stared down by Qinchuan, Ye He suddenly felt as though he was trapped in the abyss of purgatory, surrounded by a blood-colored malevolent aura like in the Asura Dojo, driving one to horror and madness.
    Those were the eyes of a killing god, only forged through countless slaughters.
    His heart suddenly trembled violently, his momentum unwittingly retracted, and he took two staggering steps back, not daring to say another word.
    Meanwhile, with everyone in shock, Huang Tian flew down from the Martial Arts Platform and walked up to Qinchuan, holding out the dog-beating stick and said, "Elder, Huang Tian has not disgraced his mission and has accomplished what you entrusted to me."
    It was clear that Huang Tian meant that it was Qinchuan who taught him the methods to deal with Ning Pan and how to tame the dog-beating stick. This Half-Step Supreme Divine Artifact naturally should belong to Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan waved his hand indifferently, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was nothing more than ordinary in his eyes; in the past, even Divine Artifacts were not esteemed by him, let alone a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor.
    He indifferently said, "Since you were able to discover the Descending Dragon Subduing Tiger Fist and received its inheritance, it shows that this dog-beating stick has a fate with you, so you should keep it."
    Ye He, who had just been stared down by Qinchuan's Asura's Eye, was still heartstruck.
    But then he realized that Qinchuan was just a kid in the Meridian Opening Realm and began to grow bold once again.
    He stepped forward boldly once more and said, "Elder Qin, the dog-beating stick is an object of our Heavenly Sword Sect, isn't it inappropriate for you to bestow it upon your disciple like this?"
    "Didn't Elder Ye claim that the Supreme Dao Artifact belonged to Ning Pan himself? Since when did it become an object of your Heavenly Sword Sect?"
    At this point, Chi Qing and Chi Shui, who stood behind Qinchuan, suddenly spoke up, as they had angrily denounced the Heavenly Sword Sect for its treachery in lending the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact to a disciple for the competition.
    But they were rendered speechless when Ye He retorted that the artifact was obtained by Ning Pan himself.
    Now hearing Ye He changing his tune, they couldn't help but mockingly jeer at him.
    "You¡ª"
    Ye He was stunned; indeed, he had said so earlier, but that was just a pretext to placate the Burning Heaven Sect. He hadn't expected that he would now be hoist with his own petard.
    But he quickly recovered and said sharply,
    "Even if the artifact belonged to Ning Pan, Ning Pan was a disciple of our Heavenly Sword Sect. Now that he has fallen within your Burning Heaven Sect, we have not yet settled accounts with you, and here you are trying to seize his treasure. Could it be that you think our Heavenly Sword Sect is afraid of your Burning Heaven Sect?"
    At this moment, Qinchuan's icy voice rang out again.
    "Hmph, who said this was taken by force by my Burning Heaven Sect? Clearly, the treasure recognized its owner of its own accord."
    He indifferently swept a glance over the people of the Heavenly Sword Sect lineage, seeing that each and every one of them was filled with righteous indignation and did not believe Qinchuan's words, so he spoke again, "Enough, this young master will put your hearts to rest."
    He then called Huang Tian over, took the dog-beating stick from his hand, and with a swing of his arm, tossed it directly towards Ye He.
    "Since the item has recognized its master, even if I give it to you, it won't follow you!"

 Chapter 308 Left with Nothing

    Ye He gripped the Dog Beating Staff in one hand, a look of disdain on his face, as he said, "Do you really take me for a three-year-old child, thinking you can deceive me?"
    As he finished speaking, his hand moved, and the surrounding void fluctuated, intending to draw the Dog Beating Staff into his storage space.
    But in the next moment, a faint green light emanated from the Dog Beating Staff, and the rolling Great Emperor's Laws spread out, directly covering the ripples in the void, and the original fluctuations instantly returned to calm.
    The people of the Heavenly Sword Sect all changed color, "The Dog Beating Staff is actually resisting Ye He, and it hasn't entered the storage space willingly!"
    Ye He's face turned ashen as well, not expecting that Qinchuan's words would come true.
    Immediately, he bellowed in anger, "A mere Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact dares to defy my will?"
    After speaking, his aura surged, and the Dao patterns in his palm surged out violently, pressing down towards the Dog Beating Staff.
    Seeing Ye He's aura pressing down on the Dog Beating Staff, it dimmed for a moment. Even as an artifact of the Great Emperor, it was, after all, an inanimate object; how could it resist the powerful suppression of a Supreme Saint Expert?
    "Still daring to forcibly refine it, truly courting death."
    Just then, Qinchuan's calm voice rang out.
    The next moment, a black shadow, like a ghostly apparition, instantly appeared in front of Ye He.
    "Slap¡ª"
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    Accompanied by the loud sound of a slap, Ye He was sent flying by the black shadow, crashing to the other side of the martial arts platform.
    The black shadow was none other than the Red Luan. With a single slap, it sent Ye He flying and then spread its wings to pick up the Dog Beating Staff in its beak, flying back to perch on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    Returning the Dog Beating Staff to Huang Tian.
    From the Red Luan making its move to snatch the Dog Beating Staff and then returning to Qinchuan's shoulder, it all happened in the blink of an eye.
    Silence!
    A death-like silence!
    Below the stands, the elders of the Nine Great Clans who had witnessed the might of Qinchuan's Red Luan were somewhat composed.
    However, there were many disciples who had never seen this divine bird before and, once they recovered from their shock, couldn't help but scream in astonishment.
    "Holy shit, is Elder Qin's bird that powerful?"
    "Isn't Elder Ye in the Great Saint Realm? How could he be slapped away by this tiny bird no bigger than a palm?"
    Although the disciples had seen a lively little bird on Qinchuan's shoulder before, they had only thought it was a plaything in Qinchuan's hand.
    They never expected
    That this diminutive creature would contain such terrifying power.
    Not only that, the elders of the Nine Great Clans narrowed their eyes at the same time, staring intently at the seemingly unremarkable little bird on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    Luo Hui's eyes also narrowed. He had seen the moment the Red Luan made its move clearly but by the time he thought to lend a hand, it was already too late; the speed of the Red Luan had exceeded his expectations.
    "This little bird's speed has surpassed that of a spiritual being and evolved into a divine beast. Judging by her speed, she must be at least a Third Rank divine beast¡ªher strength is not to be underestimated."
    Divine beasts are divided into nine ranks, and being in the third rank means it is amongst the top three ranks, equivalent to the ranks of a Supreme Saint expert amongst the cultivators.
    At this moment, the elders of the Nine Great Clans thought to themselves.
    "No wonder he could become the supreme elder of the Burning Heaven Sect; it turns out he has a beast backing him up!"
    Only the black-robed elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect first showed a flash of something different in his eyes, then a look of respect and admiration appeared on his face
    He thought to himself, "Worthy of someone from the sanctuary, even the pets he keeps possess such strength."
    After being slapped away, Ye He didn't react for a while, one hand covering the swollen half of his face.
    "Qinchuan¡ª"
    "First you slaughter my Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, then you insult me. Today, I will fight you to the death!"
    His heart blazed with a raging fire, Ning Pan had died, the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact that had been exchanged with Ning Pan was snatched away, and he himself had been sent flying with a slap.
    All of this seemed to have been triggered by Qinchuan. Now, with all the anger accumulating, it was all ignited by this beast.
    At this moment, he wished nothing more than to grind Qinchuan's bones to dust and scatter them to the winds.
    Ye He soared into the sky and struck out ruthlessly. A Palm Imprint swirled out from his hand, the void shimmered with a golden radiance, pressing directly towards Qinchuan with crushing force.
    Just then, two voices rang out simultaneously.
    "How dare you, Ye He, run wild in my Burning Heaven Sect?"
    "Insolence¡ª"
    The two voices echoed at the same time. The first belonged to Chi Shan. Even though he knew Qinchuan was not afraid of the opponent, he still stepped forward and stood in front of Qinchuan, protecting him.
    The other figure who acted was beyond everyone's expectations: it was the black-robed elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    He stepped onto the Martial Arts Platform in a single stride and waved his hand. From his palm emerged the Great Dao Principles, a deluge of Dao Patterns swirling around, with one slap he shattered the Palm Imprint, and with another, he pressed down on Ye He, pinning him instantly to the ground.
    "Envo¡ª"
    "What are you doing?"
    Ye He was both shocked and furious. He hadn't expected that the envoy would take action to stop him. Now rendered immobile, he could only stand there, his eyes full of confusion and his tone filled with resentment.
    "Have you forgotten the purpose of our coming here?"
    The black-robed elder spoke indifferently, his voice low and stern with rebuke.
    Upon hearing this, Ye He was jolted, his mind instantly clearing. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With a reminder from the black-robed elder, Ye He calmed down.
    The calm Ye He was fraught with fear, sweating profusely.
    They had come here to stall the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect. If he allowed his anger to provoke a premature conflict with Burning Heaven now, it would likely ruin all of Jiuxiang Ancient Country's intricate schemes.
    If Jiuxiang Ancient Country's scheme failed, the blame would surely fall on him.
    But if he were to endure this insult, in less than half a day, Burning Heaven would perish. Both his vengeance for Ning Pan and his grudge for the theft could be avenged.
    Thinking this, Ye He gave Qinchuan a malicious glance, his tone seething with venom, "I'll let you live for a couple more hours. In two hours, I'll make you kneel before me and beg for mercy."
    In his eyes, the Burning Heaven Sect only had two hours of life left. In two hours, Jiuxiang Ancient Country's plan would be set in motion, and no one in Burning Heaven would escape.
    Then, he would make Qinchuan wish for life in vain and beg for death in desperation.
    "Hehehe, how amusing, how amusing. After so many years, no ant has dared speak to me like this," Qinchuan said, leisurely cleaning his ear, "You should be grateful someone stopped you from touching this young master, otherwise you would already be a corpse by now."
    "Arrogance!"
    As Qinchuan spoke, anger constricted in Ye He once more, but ultimately, he held it back.
    Qinchuan paid no more attention to Ye He but turned to Chi Shan and said, "Little Shanzi, since all the disciples have used up their challenge opportunities, announce the end of the competition."
    Chi Shan immediately understood.
    He walked up to the Martial Arts Platform and declared the end of this round of the disciples' competition.
    Huang Tian stood at the top of the leaderboard with over 5,000 Points, securing first place and winning a total of nine Supreme Treasures, including the Fusang Fruit, which incited envy in the other disciples. Yet, they all recognized that Huang Tian deserved it and congratulated him one after another.
    Overnight, Huang Tian went from being an obscure disciple to a celebrated figure within the Burning Heaven Sect.
    All this happened simply because Qinchuan had repaired his Divine Sense and casually offered him a few words of guidance.
    Among the remaining second to tenth places, because Huang Tian had consecutively challenged and taken away half of the points from the disciples of the Nine Great Clans, now only the disciples of the Qianxing Clan and Red Blood Sword Sect occupied the ninth and tenth spots. Ning Pan, due to his death, had been removed from the ranking altogether.
    The Nine Sword Sects arrived one after another, but in the end, they only occupied two spots in the top ten, which was a massive loss of face.
    The greatest loss was suffered by the Heavenly Sword Sect, whose disciples died, Emperor's artifacts were taken, leaving them with nothing.

 Chapter 309 Killing You is like Tearing a Painting

    After announcing the conclusion of the disciple's tournament and distributing the rewards, Chi Shan declared the official start of the Elders' duel.
    Following his announcement, Chi Shan rose into the air, levitating and positioning himself above the Martial Arts Platform.
    With a sweep of his hands, a vast force of the Dao surged forth, pouring into the Martial Arts Platform.
    Upon receiving this force, the Martial Arts Platform began to move, emitting a thunderous rumbling sound as it expanded outward.
    Moments later, the platform had grown ten times its original size, occupying nearly half of the Daoist arena.
    The matches between Elders are not like those of the disciples; the minimum requirement is the Holy's Realm. Battles within the Holy's Realm are terrifying, hence the Elders' platform is much larger than the one used by the disciples.
    At the same time, the leaderboard at the head of the platform shimmered with change. The names of the disciples gradually faded, replaced by the new list of Elders' names.
    Initially, the Burning Heaven Sect had twenty-two Elders, with three away and yet to return. Counting the newly promoted Supreme Elder Qinchuan, there were a total of twenty.
    It seemed as though the Nine Great Clans, having lost face during the disciples' competition, decided to seek redemption during the Elders' matches, each clan sending two representatives.
    The Heavenly Sword Sect suffered the most during the disciples' competition and accordingly dispatched three Elders: Ye He, Luo Hui, and the black-robed elder, all in an attempt to wipe away their previous disgrace.
    Therefore,
    at this moment, there were a total of thirty-nine individuals on the leaderboard.
    After reconstructing the Martial Arts Platform, Chi Shan stood suspended in the air and began to announce the rules of the Great Elders' duel in a loud and clear voice.
    The rules for the Elders' competition were roughly the same as those for the disciples, but there were a few minor differences; the first was that each person could only issue up to three challenges, and the second was that as the challenger, they only had one chance to fail.
    However, the biggest difference lied in an addendum guided by Qinchuan, as Chi Shan added another rule: the Great Elders' duel, regardless of life or death.
    Although the fight was to the death, the combatants still had to suppress their Realm strength if it was stronger than the opponents'.
    To prevent situations like Ning Pan's, where one might release their Realm strength mid-fight, Chi Shan activated the Mountain Protection Array, personally overseeing the battle to immediately eliminate any similar events.
    No sooner had Chi Shan finished reading the rules than a figure from the Thousand Star Gate shot forth onto the Martial Arts Platform before the crowd could even react.
    Everyone looked attentively and saw it was Elder Bai You of the Thousand Star Gate, whose strength had reached the late stage of the Holy's Realm.
    "Elder Qin, since your name appears on the leaderboard, I suppose you are willing to accept a challenge, aren't you?" asked Bai You, fixing his gaze on Qinchuan as soon as he stepped onto the stage.
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    His intention was clear, he wanted to challenge Qinchuan.
    "Shameless!"
    "This Bai You is truly cunning, so quick to seize the opportunity to challenge Qinchuan." The other Elders from the Nine Great Clans, who were participating in the challenge, suddenly realized what was happening, cursing secretly in their hearts.
    Although they had banded together against the Burning Heaven Sect, the one to win the first place in this contest would acquire the exceedingly valuable Supreme Dao Artifact, and they would certainly scheme to secure the first place for themselves.
    The Nine Great Clans, secretly obeying the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, naturally would not challenge each other. To win the first place, the only way was to challenge the various Elders of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Among the thirty-nine individuals from the Burning Heaven Sect on the leaderboard, apart from Qinchuan, who was but a minor cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm, the rest were at least at the Holy's Realm, so defeating them would still require considerable effort.
    Only this Qinchuan is in the Meridian Opening Realm, making him the easiest to defeat.
    Although just now the little creature on Qinchuan's shoulder showed considerable combat strength, the rules of the competition are clear, no assistance from Demon Beasts is allowed.
    Moreover, this Qinchuan is also the person with the most points on the list. Winning just one match against him could secure over two thousand five hundred points, easily surpassing the other elders of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Thus, from the beginning, the elders of the Nine Great Clans were eyeing Qinchuan, wanting to challenge him, but unexpectedly, Bai You from the Thousand Star Gate beat them to it.
    At that moment, Elder Wu Dong from the Red Blood Sword Sect couldn't help but let out a laugh, glanced at Qinchuan, and said with a face full of mockery, "Elder Bai, you better not beat this kid to death."
    The other Sect elders immediately also reacted.
    Although Bai You took the initiative to challenge, after he finished his challenge, Qinchuan would still have over two thousand five hundred points remaining. If everyone challenged him again, they could still earn over a thousand points, which remained a significant sum.
    Therefore, the elders echoed, "That's right, Elder Bai, Qinchuan the Great Elder is only in the Meridian Opening Realm, please be lenient with him."
    In their eyes, Qinchuan at this moment had become a point-delivering boy; whoever could challenge him first would gain a substantial amount of points.
    Upon hearing what the elders were saying, Bai You, who was standing on the platform, replied with a smile brimming on his face, "As a Saint, how could I stoop down to the level of a junior?"
    "Rest assured, I will spare his life and also give you all a chance to earn points, hahahaha."
    Even as he spoke, he thought to himself, "Humph, do you think I'm a fool? If I let this Qinchuan go, wouldn't that just be handing points to you all, and wouldn't my Thousand Star Gate's chance of getting first place become slim?"
    "Later on, I'll just pretend to use a little move and 'accidentally' kill him. What can you do to me then?"
    Qinchuan, standing below the Martial Arts Platform, observed everyone's behavior and how could he not understand what these elders were thinking.
    Although Bai You hid it well, the murderous intent in his eyes was still caught by him.
    Qinchuan heaved a sigh and said indifferently, "I originally wanted to let you live a couple more hours, but there are always some who don't know what's good for them and insist on charging into Yama's Palace."
    Afterwards, a Blood-Colored Spear materialized in his hand, and with a flash of his figure, the next moment, he was already on the Martial Arts Platform.
    Qinchuan, holding the Long Spear, pointed diagonally at Bai You, his face as cold as frost, "We don't know each other, with no grudges or hatreds, yet you allow your greed to cloud your judgment. Since you are so eager to die, I shall grant your wish."
    Bai You shifted his gaze and eyed the Red Luan perching proudly on Qinchuan's shoulder, and said calmly, "Demon Beasts' power must not be used in the competition ¨C these are rules set by your Burning Heaven Sect. Since Elder Qin, you are the esteemed Great Elder of your Sect, I presume you wouldn't fail to comply, right?"
    He had seen the strength bursting forth from that Red Luan and knew he was no match for it, so he preemptively questioned him.
    Qinchuan looked at him disdainfully, "To kill you, a mere Saint, is as easy as tearing a painting; there's no need for the help of others."
    Having said that, Qinchuan patted Red Luan, signaling her to step aside.
    The Red Luan immediately understood, spread her wings, and flew off the platform, landing on top of Chi Shan, without the slightest worry about Qinchuan being at a disadvantage.
    "Hmph, arrogant!"
    Although restraining Qinchuan from using the power of the Demon Beast was indeed Bai You's intention, seeing Qinchuan so casually let the Red Luan step down from the platform, without any fear of him and not taking him seriously, made him both angry and infuriated. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Up to this point, Qinchuan had still made such a boastful claim, it was a mystery where his courage came from.
    "Although you are unbearably arrogant, young man, I must admit, you are quite courageous. Unfortunately, courage cannot make up for the gap in strength between us," Bai You said.
    After speaking, he released his aura, preparing to suppress his own Realm, when Qinchuan suddenly spoke up from across him.
    "There's no need to suppress your Realm, let's just begin!"

 Chapter 310 Who Else?

    Silence!
    Eerie silence!
    Dead silence!
    The whole martial arts platform was utterly quiet, the breathing of the crowd clearly audible.
    Whether it was the elders from the Nine Great Clans or the elders and disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, all were stunned into silence by Qinchuan's words.
    "I must be hallucinating¡ªI actually heard Great Elder Qinchuan say that Bai You doesn't need to suppress his realm¡ª"
    A disciple from the Burning Heaven Sect muttered to himself.
    Another disciple, with eyes wide in shock, watched the two people on the platform and whispered, "I must be hallucinating too, I also heard Great Elder Qinchuan say that."
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect had vacant looks in their eyes, unable to believe that Qinchuan was actually challenging a cultivator of the Saint Realm with the cultivation level of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    The various elders were the first to recover from the shock.
    "He's too arrogant¡ª"
    "This kid is truly seeking death!"
    "He's just an insignificant Meridian Opening Realm ant, yet he dares to directly challenge someone of the Saint Realm. Isn't this like a moth flying into the flame, seeking its own death? Bai You doesn't possess a Supreme Dao Artifact in his hands that would allow this kid to claim ownership. Moreover, even if that kid held a Supreme Dao Artifact, he couldn't possibly be a match for a Saint."
    The gap between the Saint Realm and the Meridian Opening Realm is immense, like the difference between the clouds and the mud. A Saint need only move a finger, and a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator would turn into dust.
    The elders from the Nine Great Clans each shook their heads, sighing to themselves.
    They were not sighing because Qinchuan was about to lose his life, but because they would no longer be able to gain the points Qinchuan had on him.
    Qinchuan's reckless behavior had undoubtedly infuriated Bai You. At this point, not to mention the elders of the Nine Great Clans persuading him, even if the Sect Master of the Qianxing Sect came to lecture, Bai You wouldn't show any mercy.
    The elders within the Burning Heaven Sect looked at each other in dismay.
    Qinchuan had suddenly appeared within the Burning Heaven Sect, and most people knew that Qinchuan's strength was not as weak as they imagined, being only at the Meridian Opening Realm. But seeing him now daring to overestimate his own strength, hoping to challenge a Saint, they each shook their heads, "Has Great Elder Qinchuan gone mad?"
    Perhaps the only ones who were still somewhat calm were Chi Shan and Second Elder Chi Ren; after all, Qinchuan had previously defeated the much stronger Red Luan with a single move, let alone someone in the later stages of the Saint Realm.
    Even Chi Qing and Chi Shui, who knew of Qinchuan's identity, were quite worried at this point, holding their breath, anxiously watching the two figures in the middle of the platform.
    Indeed, upon hearing Qinchuan speak those words, Bai You flew into a towering rage.
    "You little brat, you're courting death!"
    "Since you're so eager to die, this old man will fulfill your wish!"
    Having said that, Bai You released his imposing aura in an instant, with the momentum of a late-stage Saint surging into the sky. Thick Dao patterns swirled tumultuously, tangible murderous intent filling the surroundings, causing the heavens and earth to abruptly change color.
    "Qiankun Suppress!"
    Bai You bellowed.
    Immediately, the previously cloudless sky darkened in an instant, as countless swirling apocalypse clouds gathered above the martial arts platform. The clouds surged from all directions, and in a short time, numerous apocalypse clouds condensed into one expanse of firmament.
    Within that firmament, solidified Dao patterns meandered, and beneath this sky, Bai You was the master, turning everything in his path to ants.
    Without another word, Bai You snorted coldly, "Suppress¡ª"
    Then, that expanse of the sky directly pressed down upon Qinchuan's body.
    Bai You's attack was his strongest from the outset, not underestimating Qinchuan for being a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator.
    This move.
    Beneath the condensing firmament, Qinchuan seemed minuscule, like a boat on a tempest-tossed sea, liable to be crushed into dust at any moment.
    The residual might of this move spread outwards, and even though the barrier on the martial arts platform blocked a large portion of it, many disciples below still felt as if the sky was about to collapse upon them, the profound and solid Dao and principles pressing down so heavily that people could hardly catch their breath.
    Even some low-level service disciples could not withstand this residual might and vomited blood with a retch.
    One could hardly imagine the tremendous pressure Qinchuan, who was in the very center of the divine skill, had endured.
    Yet Qinchuan still stood upright on the martial arts platform, showing not a trace of fear on his face.
    People couldn't help but admire him, for if an ordinary Meridian Opening Realm cultivator were in Qinchuan's position at that moment, even if not crushed into a pancake by this powerful oppressive force, they would likely have been pressured into collapsing on the ground.
    As they watched that piece of the sky ready to crush Qinchuan, the pressing firmament drew even closer.
    The crowd shook their heads, no longer bearing to watch.
    The next moment, an unexpected change occurred.
    A firm voice from Qinchuan uttered.
    "Disperse¡ª"
    As the law followed the word, the next moment saw the surging presence of the imminent firmament instantly vanishing as though it were smoke clearing, the threatening clouds dispersed in an instant, with traces when coming but without shadow when leaving, as if disappearing into thin air. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Then Qinchuan moved, suddenly lunging towards Bai You.
    With a soft "pff," in a flash, blood spurted out, as the blood-colored spear in Qinchuan's hand effortlessly pierced through Bai You's heart.
    Although Bai You did not die immediately, the life force in his body was rapidly fading.
    Looking down in disbelief at the spear that had penetrated his heart, he was full of shock, and after a long time, he managed to utter a few difficult words, "How...how is this...possible..."
    After speaking, the vitality in his body dissipated, and a powerful cultivator of the Saint Realm thus died on the martial arts platform.
    Once again, the square fell into a deathly silence.
    From the moment Qinchuan dispelled the oppressive firmament to the instant the spear pierced through Bai You, everything happened too quickly, in the blink of an eye, before the crowd could see clearly how Qinchuan moved, Bai You was already dead and his Dao dissolved.
    "Am I dreaming?"
    "Elder Qinchuan, with the Cultivation Level of Meridian Opening Realm, actually killed a Saint!"
    A disciple of the Burning Heaven Sect slapped himself with a "snap," and immediately felt a sharp pain, obviously not in an Illusion Realm.
    Now.
    Whether it was the Burning Heaven Sect's disciples and elders or the elders from the Nine Great Clans, they were all swept up in astonishment, their eyes wide and speechless.
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    A Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator had killed a Saint.
    Speaking of this, no one would believe it, and they would think you were a madman.
    But now.
    It actually happened right before everyone's eyes.
    What made the elders feel even more chilling was that they clearly saw Qinchuan's movement.
    Qinchuan, holding a long spear without any fancy moves, advanced in just a few steps, and just like that, he thrust the spear into Elder Bai You's body.
    Qinchuan's speed was indeed fast, but not yet to the point where he couldn't be dodged.
    Yet Bai You, as if trapped in an illusion, stood there motionless, neither dodging nor attempting to block, letting Qinchuan kill him just like that.
    The crowd, however, did not know that Qinchuan, in repelling the oppressive firmament just then, had already unknowingly employed the power of the formations of the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation.
    Under the formation, the invisible power of Heavenly Dao pinned Bai You down; although he wanted to dodge, his limbs could not make any movement, and he could only watch helplessly as Qinchuan killed him.
    With one thrust of his spear, Qinchuan sent Bai You flying, standing with his spear horizontal, his body emanating a terrifying murderous aura, the tangible bloodthirst filling the entire martial arts platform, as if a god of slaughter had been reborn.
    Qinchuan's indifferent gaze swept over the elders of the Nine Great Clans, his eyes domineering and distant as he spoke lightly, "Who else wishes to challenge me? Step forward!"

 Chapter 311 Soul Supreme Treasure

    Silence fell among the crowd beneath the martial arts platform.
    The scene that had just unfolded was too bizarre.
    Elder Bai You seemed fully capable of crushing Qinchuan, yet for some unknown reason, he stood motionless on the platform, his mana unactivated, allowing Qinchuan to kill him outright.
    Otherwise, even with Bai You's Innate Protective Qi from the realm of Saint, a cultivator of the Meridian Opening Realm would be unable to break through.
    While everyone pondered the mystery of what had just happened,
    a furious shout rose from below: "You scoundrel, how dare you kill an elder of my Thousand Stars Sect, let me test your Dao Magic."
    Immediately afterwards, a green-robed elder flew onto the martial arts platform, standing with a mighty presence.
    "It's Bai Li!"
    The crowd recognized the man as Bai You's elder brother, Bai Su.
    Bai Su's aura was immense, his hands holding a gleaming ash-gray chessboard.
    Countless chess pieces were arranged on the board, like twinkling stars floating within. A thick Dao aura emanated from the board, clearly revealing it as a Supreme Dao Artifact.
    However, the Supreme Dao Artifact in his hand had not been refined by the Great Emperor, so it was likely not as formidable as the dog-beating staff Ning Pan held earlier.
    Yet even so, no one dared to underestimate him.
    For Bai Su's strength had already reached the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, and with a Supreme Dao Artifact in hand, he was unfettered within that realm.
    "The lad killed Bai You, and Bai Su couldn't resist stepping up to the platform for revenge. It's within reason."
    "The kid's done for. Although he somehow used some sorcery to kill Elder Bai You, Bai Su is ultimately his elder brother, with strength reaching the Great Saint Realm. This kid is surely no match for him."
    The elders of the Nine Great Clans thought to themselves.
    Qinchuan's spear killing of Bai You had certainly shocked everyone at first, but the elders quickly realized that, given Bai You's failure to resist before his death, Qinchuan must have possessed some divine soul treasure that directly affected Bai You's soul.
    After all, Qinchuan had been able to directly repair Huang Tian's damaged soul, proving his profound expertise in the mystical ways of the soul.
    It was because Bai You had been caught off guard that he had capsized in shallow waters.
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    "Although I do not know what supreme treasure Qinchuan used to overturn someone in the realm of the Holy, now that Bai You has been fooled once, Bai Su must have made his preparations."
    Indeed, what Bai Su and the elders were thinking was exactly alike; he also believed that Qinchuan carried a divine soul treasure.
    That's why upon mounting the martial arts platform, he sealed his own soul, immune to any external influence.
    Relying on the might of his physical body alone, without using the power of the divine soul, dealing with a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator was as easy as flipping his hand. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "For killing an elder of my Thousand Stars Sect, today I must skin and flay you, grind your bones to dust, and imprison your true spirit in Jiuyou Purgatory forever!"
    Bai Su said grimly, holding the Thousand Stars chessboard in one hand.
    "Pah, shameless old man! Our rules of the Burning Heaven Sect have long been established, life and death disregarded upon this platform. If you coveted something, then you should be ready to face the consequences of your greed."
    Qinchuan glanced coldly around, then changed his tone, saying, "Old cur, spare me the grandiose excuses of revenge. You've just set your sights on the treasures I possess and seek to kill and plunder!"
    How could Qinchuan be unaware of what the crowd was thinking?
    These people did not know that Qinchuan had relied on the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, so it was easy to guess that they naturally suspected he carried a divine soul treasure.
    The person behind the Jiuxiang Ancient Country had yet to reveal themselves, and Qinchuan did not wish to overly expose his own strength. Thus, he deliberately spoke in such a manner, guiding everyone to think in the wrong direction.
    The elders from the Nine Great Clans were all stirred up, their eyes flashing with sharp light, their fervent gazes fixed intently on Qinchuan.
    "As expected¡ª"
    "He possesses a Divine Soul Artifact!" an elder exclaimed, his tone filled with incredulity and astonishment.
    "A Divine Soul Artifact that allows a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator to ambush a Saint, it's something that surpasses the scope of a Dao Artifact. Only the legendary Divine Artifacts could possibly do such a thing."
    "This young man actually has a Divine Artifact on him?" Qinchuan merely gave everyone a false impression, but the elders had already filled in the blanks, believing he possessed a Divine Artifact.
    While Qinchuan did indeed have a Divine Artifact, the Heaven Devouring Great Cauldron, it was not some Divine Soul Supreme Treasure. As for the so-called Divine Soul Artifact, it was nothing but the imagination of the crowd.
    After all, in everyone's vision, only the legendary Divine Artifacts could possess the power to slay a Saint across several levels.
    The elders suddenly felt the world had gone crazy.
    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, Divine Artifacts are the stuff of legends, and since ancient times, not even the many Great Emperors had possessed a Divine Artifact.
    And now, one had appeared on a young Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator?
    "No wonder, no wonder his Divine Beast obeys him so well; it turns out it's all because of the Divine Artifact!"
    Why was Qinchuan able to effortlessly restore Huang Tian's soul.
    And why was he able to make the enigmatic and powerful Red Luan submit.
    Why was he able to make Bai You distracted in battle.
    All of this finally made sense: "Because Qinchuan has a Divine Soul Artifact on him!"
    Bai Su, upon hearing Qinchuan say so, also took it as confirmation that Qinchuan possessed a Divine Artifact. His eyes sparkling with keen light, he sized up Qinchuan, making no attempt to hide his greed.
    The thought of Qinchuan holding a Supreme Treasure Divine Artifact excited him so much that he momentarily forgot about any fraternal enmity.
    He let out a strange, cackling laugh, "Boy, if you hand over the treasure obediently, this elder might consider allowing your True Spirit to go to the Reincarnation Land after your death, granting you a decent end¡ª"
    "Heh, what are you to be worthy of the treasures my son possesses? Have you never understood that privileges must align with one's character and status?"
    Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently and continued speaking, "If you are willing to offer up the Thousand Stars Chessboard in your hands, I might consider leaving your corpse intact."
    "Boom!"
    A sound erupted from the crowd of Nine Great Clans.
    The elders did not expect that, at this point, the young man would still be so brazen.
    "Does he really think that with a Divine Artifact, he can do as he pleases?" an elder indignantly exclaimed.
    "Could it be, he has some other trump card in hand?" an elder from the Zhi Yan Sect speculated doubtfully.
    "Having one Divine Artifact is already defying the heavens, could he possibly have two Divine Artifacts? Does he really think Divine Artifacts are as common as cabbage? This youngster is clearly holding a Divine Artifact and has become arrogant, thinking himself invincible in the world!"
    "As long as Elder Bai Su is careful and not harmed by his Divine Soul Artifact, squashing him would be easier than crushing an ant."
    At that moment, Bai Su released his aura, his power of the Great Saint Realm Early Stage surging like a tidal wave.
    In his hands, the myriad of stars inside the Thousand Stars Chessboard whirled frantically: "Audacious! Since you don't know what's good for you, you can't blame this elder for being ruthless."

 Chapter 312 Thousand-Star Silk Flow

    Bai Su's palm surged with strands of the Great Dao, countless Dao Patterns vying to be the first to rush into the Thousand Star Chessboard.
    The stars within the chessboard immediately began to rotate along peculiar orbits.
    The numerous dazzling stars changed and flickered, initially moving along their orbits at a very slow pace, but gradually, they picked up speed.
    Faster and faster.
    In the end, the stars moved so quickly that the naked eye couldn't capture them, leaving only trails of brilliant light twisting and entwining, creating the illusion of a profound cosmic starry sky at first glance.
    "Swiftly!"
    With a light reprimand from Bai Su, the brilliant starlight in the chessboard transformed into strands of light, rushing out of the chessboard.
    Those strands, entwined with Dao Patterns and filled with the supreme principles of Great Saints and the Heavenly Dao, surged toward Qinchuan like silkworm silk woven across the sky.
    Seeing the countless strands approaching him like a plague of locusts, Qinchuan was unafraid; instead, a trace of curiosity appeared on his face.
    He murmured to himself.
    "Interesting."
    "A mere Supreme Dao Artifact actually contains a trace of Stellar Force."
    The stars of the heavens hung high beyond the thirty-three layers of the sky, and for certain beings above the Divine Realm, to harness their power might not be difficult, but on the Divine Wilderness Continent, to borrow the power of the stars was extremely challenging.
    Even if one could borrow the power of the stars, it often required spending countless Heavenly Treasures Materials, setting up a Great Formation, and establishing a connection with the stars.
    For instance, when Netherworld Hall confronted Chi Hai with the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation, not only did the initial setup consume a vast amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials, but activating the formation also exhausted a considerable amount of the unrivaled national destiny of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    Similarly, the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation that Qinchuan once set up cost countless Spiritual Treasures, even the leftover scraps could nourish the Burning Heaven Sect for thousands of years.
    Treasures containing the power of stars are common among the Divine Artifacts in the Divine Realm, but they are rare in the Divine Wilderness Continent. Therefore, with the power of the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, Qinchuan stood still, wanting to probe into the secrets of the Thousand Star Chessboard.
    The countless strands that touched Qinchuan instantly constricted like giant serpents.
    Innumerable beams of light wrapped around Qinchuan's body, instantly binding him tightly and leaving him unable to move a muscle.
    Bai Su, who had been on guard against the Divine Artifacts on Qinchuan's person and had thus closed off his own Divine Sense, didn't dare to be negligent, but seeing Qinchuan captured by the Thousand Star Chessboard's myriad strands, his own Soul showed no abnormalities.
    With a sneer of disdain, he mocked, "Hmph, Elder Qin, where is your Divine Artifact? Why don't you launch a Soul attack?" At this moment, having the upper hand, he reverted to calling him Elder Qin, his tone dripping with mockery.
    "Did you give up on using a Soul tactic because you knew I was fully prepared and it wouldn't harm me?"
    Bai Su, feeling smug and lofty, looked down at Qinchuan and continued, "If Elder Qin has no other tricks up his sleeve, then I will kindly send you on your way."
    Before he finished speaking, Bai Su felt something, and his aura soared as he became fully alert, staring at Chi Shan at the head of the Martial Arts Platform and shouting loudly, "Chi old ghost, these are the rules set by your Burning Heaven Sect: life and death on the Martial Arts Platform are disregarded. Don't tell me you want to go back on your word now?"
    It turned out that just as Bai Su was about to strike to kill Qinchuan, he suddenly realized that the Mountain Protection Array of the Burning Heaven Sect had slightly activated, clearly wanting to rescue Qinchuan.
    That Mountain Protection Array could obliterate even a Supreme Saint and even hold off a Quasi-Emperor; to kill him, a mere Great Saint, would be an effortless feat. That was why he cried out in shock and anger. Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire
    Indeed, when Qinchuan was trapped by the myriad strands of light, Chi Shan did feel a bit panic-stricken and quite worried.
    In his view, Qinchuan's safety was more important than the existence of the Burning Heaven Sect. With the old ancestor in critical condition, they relied entirely on Qinchuan to perform the Dao Magic to save the old ancestor, so at that moment, he did indeed intend to use the Mountain Protection Array to free Qinchuan.
    But then he saw a look from Qinchuan, indicating him to stop, and so he halted his action.
    ```
    Upon seeing that Qinchuan, although trapped, did not show any hint of panic, they immediately knew he still had tricks up his sleeve and thus eased their minds, coldly snorting and saying, "Our Burning Heaven Sect upholds the rules we set, there is no need for Elder Bai to worry about us."
    "Very good¡ª"
    At this moment, Qinchuan had already figured out the secret of the Thousand-Star Chessboard in Bai Su's hands.
    The Thousand-Star Chessboard did indeed harness the power of the stars and was indeed an authentic Dao Artifact.
    However, it was not from the Divine Wilderness Continent but from the Divine Realm Instead. Although the other party hid it well, he still found a trace of that particular Qi amidst the myriad flowing threads.
    Having ascertained that the origins of this Dao Artifact lay in the Divine Realm, Qinchuan's mind was now filled with even more puzzles.
    In the Divine Realm, Dao Artifacts were considered discarded items, rarely used by anyone, and it was even less likely that someone would spend significant effort to refine a Dao Artifact infused with stellar force.
    Qinchuan surmised that the Thousand-Star Chessboard was initially crafted by the people of the Divine Realm for those in the Lower Realm.
    Those from the Upper Realm, who specifically refine Dao Artifacts for those in the Lower Realm, certainly aren't doing so out of kindness. There must be hidden agendas or other schemes in play. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Could it be that there's something in the Divine Wilderness Continent that those beings covet?" Qinchuan mused to himself, once again thinking, "Could it be that those beings have discovered the secret of my nine reincarnations? Seeking to prevent me from awakening my Innate Body?"
    That was the first possibility that came to Qinchuan's mind.
    However, now was not the time to delve into these matters but to deal with Bai Su on the stage.
    As for those from the Upper Realm, Qinchuan in his past life never considered them a concern; and in this life, he naturally would not fear them either.
    Having unraveled the secret of the Thousand-Star Chessboard, Qinchuan saw no reason to keep dragging things out. He looked up to the sky and laughed mockingly, "Hahaha, Elder Bai, do you really think you have secured your victory?"
    Following that, Qinchuan shouted, "The two little ones, if not now, then when?"
    No sooner had Qinchuan's words fallen than the void began to ripple, and then the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone both appeared at his sides.
    Afterward, one could see the Great Dao Principles surging out from both the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush, and within these principles, there was a rich aura of a Great Emperor.
    "What? Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts refined by a Great Emperor?"
    "And there are two of them!"
    The crowd once again erupted in astonishment.
    Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts that had been refined by a Great Emperor could be considered on par with ordinary Supreme Dao Artifacts. And now, this young man had actually brought out two at once?
    But upon further thought, it seemed that Qinchuan, who already had a Divine Artifact, made possessing two Great Emperor-refined Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts seem less remarkable.
    The elders of the Nine Great Sects gazed avidly at Qinchuan, while also envying Bai Su tremendously.
    "This young man truly possesses a multitude of supreme treasures!"
    "It's a pity, though, this young man is ultimately only at the Meridian Opening Realm. He has not cultivated Mana and cannot truly activate the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, nor can he unleash the full power of the Dao Artifact."
    "It's truly a boon for that old fellow Bai Su."
    In the eyes of the onlookers, Qinchuan's death was certain, and after his death, these treasures would naturally fall into Bai Su's possession. The crowd was truly filled with both envy and jealousy.
    While the crowd was discussing, the Great Dao Principles swirling around the brush and inkstone began to cover the Thousand-Star Silks that surrounded Qinchuan.
    Initially resistant, as the aura of the Great Emperor grew stronger, even the Thousand-Star Silks infused with stellar force could not withstand it. Eventually, they dissipated into specks of starlight, vanishing into the void.
    Bai Su's pupils shrank, shocked and puzzled, "What? He actually broke through my Thousand-Star Silks?"
    ```

 Chapter 313 Unable to Withstand a Single Blow

    He knew full well the immense power of the Thousand Stars Chessboard in his hand; if one were bound by the Thousand Stars Filaments, even someone of the same Realm would need to expend considerable effort to break free.
    But how did Qinchuan manage it?
    Even if Qinchuan possessed two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts refined by a Great Emperor, he was still in the Meridian Opening Realm and should not have been able to break the constraints of the Thousand Stars Filaments.
    "No matter how you escaped the Thousand Stars Filaments, let's see how you handle my next move!"
    After he spoke, Bai Su raised one hand, preparing to act.
    But just as his hand was lifted to his chest, he discovered, to his horror, that the physical body and mana within him suddenly solidified, unable to be utilized even in the slightest.
    The air around him felt as solid as a physical entity, trapping him tightly in place. He couldn't move at all. He couldn't even move his eyeballs, and hair stood on end with fear.
    Under the oppressive force of this unknown presence, Bai Su realized that even his thoughts were starting to slow down.
    A chill ran through his heart, "What... what is happening?"
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan made his move.
    In a flash, Qinchuan darted toward where Bai Su was standing, his long spear gathering a glint of cold light.
    With a "puu" sound,
    the blood-colored spear in Qinchuan's hand pierced through Bai Su's chest, the tip completely sinking into his torso. Bai Su's life force dissipated quickly.
    Next, a semi-transparent figure floated out from Bai Su's body, staring at Qinchuan in shock and fear, exclaiming, "You... how did you do it?"
    Qinchuan, expressionless, held the Spring and Autumn Pen in one hand and¡ªwith a single motion¡ªsprayed forth countless forces of the Dao from the pen, instantaneously overwhelming Bai Su's True Spirit.
    A Great Saint fell just like that, his soul shattered, his True Spirit scattered.
    A familiar scene!
    Once again unfolded before everyone's eyes.
    The arena once more fell into utter silence.
    "What!"
    "Elder Bai Su was also no match for him?!"
    After a moment, elders from the Nine Great Clans let out a series of exclamations.
    "I never imagined that even Elder Bai Su would fall to this young man's strategy!" exclaimed one elder in awe.
    Another elder asked uncertainly, "Did any of you clearly see how Qinchuan attacked Elder Bai's soul just now?"
    Everyone had clearly seen that Bai Su was preparing to attack and overwhelm Qinchuan just a moment ago, but the very next instant, he stood motionless, just like Bai You.
    The crowd assumed that it was Qinchuan's Divine Soul Artifact at work, attacking Bai Su's soul, causing this to happen.
    "The path of the soul is truly mysterious, but this elder cannot discern how Qinchuan plotted against Elder Bai Su. However, one thing is for sure, that Divine Soul Artifact in Qinchuan's hand must be capable of ensnaring someone within an illusion," said an elder from the Red Blood Sword Sect, stepping forward to speak.
    Another elder agreed, "Indeed, who would have thought that even Elder Bai Su would be caught off guard and ensnared by the artifact's power."
    The black-robed envoy from the Heavenly Sword Sect became even more convinced that Qinchuan was a man of the Holy Temple.
    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, only those in the Holy Temple possessed such profound achievements in the way of the Divine Soul and the Divine Soul Artifacts. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan swept his spear across once more, sending Bai Su flying. He stood with pride, looking down upon the Eight Desolates with indifference and declared, "The Thousand Stars Sect is no exception. The Nine Great Sects are nothing but chickens and dogs."
    Having said that, Qinchuan moved his hand, and using the Dragon Capture Hand technique, the Thousand Stars Chessboard rolled into his palm. He then stored the chessboard inside the Dao Lotus and continued speaking.
    "I originally thought that you all joining forces would present some shocking strategy. Yet it seems you have come to deliver treasures to my doorstep. For such kindness, I cannot help but reluctantly accept."
    "The Nine Great Sects truly can't withstand a single blow. Is there anyone else daring enough to step forward and fight?"
    "You!"
    "How arrogant!"
    "Truly seeking death!"
    Upon hearing his words, the elders of the Nine Great Sects immediately erupted in angry curses, but even Elder Bai Su, at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, was no match for this youth.
    For a while, no one else dared to step up to challenge him.
    At this moment, the disciples and elders of the Burning Heaven Sect felt an indescribable sense of relief.
    The Nine Great Sects had joined forces to oppress them, clearly not taking the Burning Heaven Sect seriously. And in the earlier disciple competitions, the disciples of the Nine Great Sects were so arrogantly dominant, occupying eight of the top spots on the leaderboard. Had Huang Tian not acted, their Burning Heaven Sect would have lost all face.
    The disciples had initially presumed that the elders' competition would be similarly dominated by the Nine Great Sects. Seeing Bai You come forth to challenge Qinchuan had made them even more frustrated, cursing the old thief for his cunning and deceit.
    Yet unexpectedly, Qinchuan had won victory after victory, defeating two elders from the Thousand Stars Sect consecutively.
    It truly was a satisfying release of pent-up anger.
    Shi Hun and Lin Qingtian from the Burning Heaven Sect had mixed feelings, not expecting Qinchuan to possess such abilities while also secretly rejoicing that the Nine Great Sects had pressed down on them.
    The two of them had long borne a grudge against Qinchuan, having wished to teach the youth a lesson during the competition of the elders. However, due to the combined pressure from the Nine Great Sects, they had not taken the stage to challenge Qinchuan immediately.
    Otherwise, the two bodies lying on the stage at this moment might not have been Bai You and Bai Su, but rather themselves, Shi Hun and Lin Qingtian.
    "The mighty Nine Great Sects turn out to be nothing but a bunch of shrinking turtles, not a single one daring to fight against me, a mere Meridian Opening Realm practitioner?"
    Qinchuan stood defiantly, his spear horizontal against the strong wind, his clothes fluttering loudly. His eyes filled with disdain as he surveyed the Nine Great Sects below, exuding an indescribable dominance and arrogance.
    Within the crowd from the Heavenly Sword Sect.
    The black-robed elder's eyes now shimmered with an inexplicable light. Suddenly, he moved discreetly to Luo Hui's side and whispered.
    "Elder Luo, are you confident in killing this youth?"
    Luo Hui snorted coldly and replied, "A mere Meridian Opening Realm, I can extinguish him with a flick of my finger." His words were full of disdain, but it was evident that even he had yet to understand how Qinchuan had launched the Divine Soul attack that rendered the two Great Elders, Bai You and Bai Su, stupefied. Otherwise, tempted by the Divine Artifact, he would have already taken to the stage to challenge him.
    The black-robed messenger chuckled slyly, not missing Luo Hui's thoughts.
    Then he made a gesture with his hand, and a golden bell materialized in his palm. He spoke, "This bell is called the Soul Suppressing Bell, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor, and a formidable tool for defending against Divine Soul attacks. With this bell as a shield, Elder Luo, do you think you could succeed?"
    Luo Hui immediately recognized it as a Divine Soul Artifact, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact even, refined by a Great Emperor. Although it likely couldn't compare to the Divine Soul Artifact that Qinchuan held, Luo Hui was confident that with this bell, he would certainly be able to defend against Qinchuan's surreptitious Divine Soul methods.
    Understanding the black-robed messenger's intention, Luo Hui suppressed his excitement and feigning ignorance, he asked, "Does the honored envoy mean for me to take this item and challenge Qinchuan?"
    "Indeed!"
    The black-robed messenger nodded and continued, "I have quite a history with that Qinchuan, and it is not suitable for me to act against him personally. I lend you this bell to challenge him on the stage. After you kill the youth, the Divine Artifact in his hands will be mine, and the two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts he carries will be yours."
    Luo Hui nodded in agreement and responded, "What's most unpredictable about Qinchuan right now is the attack from the hidden Divine Soul Artifact. With this treasure, I will easily slay Qinchuan." Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire

 Chapter 314 One Hand is Enough!

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    With such a response from Luo Hui, he had agreed to the proposal of the man in the black robe.
    The messenger in the black robe was secretly proud of himself.
    In his eyes, Qinchuan was a person from the Holy Temple, and he dared not harbor any crooked thoughts.
    But ever since he learned that Qinchuan possessed a Divine Soul Artifact, his previously respectful and calm thoughts began to stir.
    In Netherworld Hall, the Holy Temple held absolute authority, and he would not dare to directly challenge Qinchuan.
    He knew all too well how protective the people from the Holy Temple were. Even if he killed Qinchuan without knowing his identity, if those from the Holy Temple later found out it was he who killed Qinchuan, what awaited him would be more than just a simple death.
    Therefore, he found Luo Hui, a scapegoat.
    Even if the Holy Temple investigated, it would only lead to Luo Hui, and he could completely disclaim any knowledge of Qinchuan's identity, claiming that he was unable to prevent Luo Hui from slaying Qinchuan. At most, he would be blamed for his negligence and receive a minor punishment.
    But compared to the artifact on Qinchuan's person, what was that punishment really worth?
    Just now, Qinchuan had used Huang Tian to calculate Ning Pan and had already settled his grudge with the Heavenly Sword Sect. Even if the man in the black robe hadn't instigated Luo Hui, he was already prepared to challenge Qinchuan. Now, with the use of the Great Emperor's device, he had no more worries.
    Taking the Soul Suppressing Bell, he made a movement with his hand, and the Soul Suppressing Bell turned into a stream of light that went straight into his sea of consciousness. When he introspected his sea of knowledge, he saw a barrier of golden light emerging around the vast expanse of his mind.
    On the barrier, Great Dao Principles and the aura of the Great Emperor intertwined, forming a powerful Soul Defense Barrier.
    Luo Hui was confident that with this Soul Defense Barrier, coupled with his Supreme Saint soul, he could easily withstand a soul attack from a Quasi-Emperor. Even if Qinchuan held an incredible Divine Soul Artifact, it was nothing to worry about.
    Then Luo Hui moved his feet and stepped onto the Martial Arts Platform in two strides.
    "Qinchuan, don't think that possessing two treasures means you can be domineering. In this world, treasures are ultimately external things, and in the end, it's still about strength."
    Qinchuan glanced at him with disdain, "What are you, but a mere Supreme Saint? In the eyes of this young master, you're nothing more than an ant. It's not your place to lecture me."
    "Besides, aren't you, an old fellow, challenging me on the platform for a treasure as well? Pity, oh pity, treasures tempt the heart, but how many have died from greed?"
    Everyone held their breath as they saw Luo Hui step onto the Martial Arts Platform, presuming Qinchuan would show some fear.
    Unexpectedly.
    Qinchuan still maintained an unafraid demeanor, disregarding even a Supreme Saint.
    "Has this young man truly become so arrogant that he doesn't recognize the immensity of heaven and earth?"
    "This is Elder Luo Hui, a Supreme Saint Early Stage powerhouse from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Even within the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, he is considered a top-notch existence, and yet he directly calls him a mere Supreme Saint?"
    The Supreme Saint Realm is the last realm below the Emperor Realm in the Mortal World. Upon entering this realm, one begins to prepare for crossing into the Emperor Realm. The gap between Saint Realm and Great Saint Realm is vast and unmatched.
    The Saint Realm and Great Saint Realm focus on cultivating the physical body and mana, but to progress from Great Saint to Supreme Saint Realm, one needs a soul that is hundreds or even thousands of times stronger to break through.
    Therefore, facing a Supreme Saint, Qinchuan's most relied upon Divine Soul Artifact would likely be unable to display its effectiveness, and for a Supreme Saint, killing Qinchuan would be easier than crushing an ant.
    "This young man is too confident. He doesn't know that the soul of a Supreme Saint can't even be compared to those of the Saint and Great Saint Realms," said an elder from the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    The disciples from the Burning Heaven Sect who supported Qinchuan once again felt their hearts lift with tension.
    "Can Elder Qin still win?"
    A massive doubt appeared in everyone's minds.
    ```
    Chi Qing and Chi Shui, the two great elders of Tianyuan Nation, were also looking at the martial arts platform nervously, holding their breath and daring not to even let out a whisper.
    "Qinchuan, although it has already been established that both combatants need to suppress their strength to the same realm, your repeated insults towards the power of the Supreme Saint compel me today..."
    After Luo Hui got onto the platform and droned on for a while, Qinchuan didn't wait for him to finish before he understood his intention. He simply thought that since Qinchuan had consistently defeated saints and great saints, if the realm was also suppressed, it would be meaningless. Since this martial arts competition had already evolved into a life-and-death showdown, he should exert his full strength. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire
    Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to listen to his rambling. He picked at his ear and interrupted him impatiently, "You're no match for me, there's no need to suppress the realm. To deal with you, this old fellow, one hand of this young master is more than enough."
    Having said that, Qinchuan truly held his spear horizontally, gripping it with just his right hand while he tucked his left behind his back.
    "Holy shit¡ª"
    "Arrogant! Presumptuous! Doesn't know how to spell the word 'death'!"
    Not only the elders from the Nine Great Sects cursed out loud one after another, but also the elders and disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect felt nearly the same way at this moment, although they kept their feelings bottled up inside without speaking aloud. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "You brat, challenging the dignity of the Supreme Saint is a death wish not worth lamenting over!"
    Luo Hui bellowed in anger, and the profound aura of the Supreme Saint burst forth all around him. The tangible oppressive force came crashing down like relentless waves, spreading out in all directions with Luo Hui at the center.
    Qinchuan looked at Luo Hui with disdain, not taking him seriously in the slightest. To him, that overwhelming pressure was no more than a breeze and gentle rain.
    "Is that all you've got?"
    Qinchuan sneered repeatedly, and then, with just a stern command, "Suppress!"
    The next moment.
    Luo Hui's face suddenly underwent a drastic change.
    For he discovered that in that instant, the surging mana within him had suddenly become like being locked in eternal ice. No matter how he tried to mobilize it, it didn't budge at all.
    Not only that, but he also sensed a terrifying force pressing down on his physical body from all directions.
    Under this horrific oppression, neither his physical body nor his mana could move the slightest inch.
    It was then that he had a sudden realization.
    "We were wrong; we were all wrong!"
    "This kid doesn't have a Divine Soul Artifact inside him at all; it isn't an attack on his opponents' souls that causes them to stand frozen in place¡ªit's this terrifying pressure that prevents Elder Bai and the others from moving."
    "But why would this happen? Such a terrifying oppressive force should not be emitted by this Meridian Opening Realm kid."
    "Could it be, the Great Emperor?!"
    "Could it be that the elder ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect is not on his deathbed but has instead broken through to the Great Emperor Realm?!"
    Luo Hui, true to his status as a Supreme Saint, even under the suppression of the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, could not move his body, yet his thoughts were far nimbler than those of Bai You and Bai Su. In that moment, he considered many possibilities.
    He even thought about the elder ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    The next moment, Luo Hui suddenly realized that the suppressive force contained a trace of Stellar Force, and understanding dawned on him. His pupils contracted, "This is..."
    Before he could finish speaking, the blood-colored long spear in Qinchuan's hand slashed diagonally.
    With a crisp "pfft" sound, Luo Hui's voice abruptly ended, his head was already on the ground, and his true spirit immediately headed for reincarnation.
    And Qinchuan, from beginning to end, maintained his posture with his left hand tucked behind his back, eliminating Luo Hui with just one hand.
    "To destroy you, one hand is indeed enough!"

 Chapter 315 The Mob

    "Boom!"
    As Luo Hui truly met his end at the hands of Qinchuan, a burst of astonished cries erupted from the crowd.
    "How is this possible!"
    "Even Elder Luo is no match for this kid?"
    The elders from the Nine Great Clans were all staring at the decapitated Luo Hui on the martial arts platform, speechless with shock.
    "This was a Supreme Saint! Even if that old ghost Chi wanted to suppress Elder Luo, he would have had to expend considerable effort¡ªhow could he have been killed so effortlessly by him?"
    The very elders who had previously mocked Qinchuan for his arrogant overconfidence now fell into stunned silence, all hushing up.
    The elders and disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect had been dumbstruck and rendered speechless a while ago, since Qinchuan was not well-known before, only a few disciples heard that Qinchuan had become a direct disciple of the Sect Leader.
    Back then, many disciples were resentful, thinking to humiliate Qinchuan severely during the sect's grand competition and force him to give up being the Sect Leader's direct disciple.
    Later, news came out that Qinchuan was not the Sect Leader's direct disciple, but had actually become a Supreme Elder of the sect.
    At that point, the news had not yet spread widely, but these people were even more resentful, not understanding why the Sect Leader and the ancestors had lost their minds to appoint a boy from the Meridian Opening Realm as a Supreme Elder.
    Today, Qinchuan defeated three adversaries in a row, with even Luo Hui at the Supreme Saint Early Stage proving no match for a single move from Qinchuan, and only then did everyone suddenly realize that Qinchuan's strength far exceeded what they had imagined.
    ...
    In the critical final moment, Luo Hui had already discovered through the oppressive power imbued with Stellar Force that the power Qinchuan was using originated from a formation.
    Therefore, he wanted to warn everyone in his last moments that it was the power of a formation and not a Divine Soul Artifact.
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    But just as he had uttered two words, his head had already been taken by a spear thrust from Qinchuan.
    Following Luo Hui's death, a small bell gleaming with golden light emerged in the void. Qinchuan reached out with one hand and drew it into his grasp.
    Glancing impassively at a black-robed elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect, he spoke ambiguously, "This is quite a fine Soul treasure. If it weren't for the fact that my attack didn't rely on Soul power, I might have indeed fallen for your ruse."
    After saying this, he casually tossed the Divine Soul Supreme Treasure to Chi Shan, adding, "Although it's a good item, it's of no use to me. Consider it a gift to you."
    The black-robed elder below truly felt a pang of distress.
    This Divine Soul Artifact was not inferior to common Dao Artifacts. Even if it was only a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, it remained immensely precious, and he would not exchange it even for a Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor.
    Unexpectedly, it had now been seized by Qinchuan, but at this moment, he did not dare to climb onto the platform to take it back, feeling extremely frustrated.
    Moreover, in Qinchuan's mouth, this incredibly precious Divine Soul Artifact had essentially become trash.
    Qinchuan's words were not false; his Sea of Consciousness now housed an Asura Divine Soul, his soul power could be said to be unique in this world, and not even the beings above in the Divine Realm could match Qinchuan.
    To him, this treasure that was considered precious by even Supreme Saints, naturally became junk.
    "Next!"
    Qinchuan stood on the martial arts platform, casting a domineering gaze across the Eight Desolates. His entire being radiated tangible killing intent, his blood-red aura bursting forth, coloring the entire sky crimson.
    At this moment, Qinchuan was like an Asura God of Death, with an indescribable chill shimmering in his eyes.
    He swept his cold gaze around.
    When the elders from the Nine Great Clans met Qinchuan's gaze, they felt as if they were being stared at by a demon from the Purgatory of the Abyss, sending chills down their spines.
    Qinchuan relentlessly defeated three individuals¡ªSaint, Great Saint, Supreme Saint, all with a single strike, and what's more terrifying was that no one could clearly see what power Qinchuan was using to suppress them.
    The elders had thought Qinchuan possessed a Divine Soul Artifact and with its help, had caused both Bai You and Bai Su to suffer a great disadvantage.
    But after Luo Hui's death and the disappearance of his path, they dismissed that guess.
    Luo Hui was a Supreme Saint Expert, and he also had a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact for defense against Soul attacks.
    Even if Qinchuan had a Divine Soul Artifact, it was impossible for him to trap Elder Luo in an Illusion Realm.
    At this moment, everyone had become completely cold with fear.
    Even Luo Hui had died unclearly and unknown; how could they dare to challenge Qinchuan?
    Artifacts tempt the heart, but one must have a life to enjoy them!
    People cast sidelong glances, not daring to meet Qinchuan's gaze, let alone step up to challenge him.
    "The Nine Great Sects, such as they are, are truly just a rabble, easily defeated."
    "Who gave you the audacity to come and pressure my Burning Heaven Sect?"
    Seeing that no one from the Nine Great Sects dared to come forward to challenge, Qinchuan snorted coldly and spoke provocatively.
    "You¡ª"
    A great elder from the Nine Great Sects barked angrily, but upon reflection that even Luo Hui had died at Qinchuan's hands, he was suddenly speechless and no longer spoke, with an indescribable sense of frustration in his heart.
    It was unexpected that among the more than ten great elders of the Nine Great Sects, not a single one dared to battle Qinchuan.
    Inside the Heavenly Sword Sect, the black-robed elder felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, he was still worried that Qinchuan had noticed the matter of him lending the Soul Suppressing Bell to Luo Hui earlier.
    On the other hand, he was pondering what exactly Qinchuan was up to.
    The conspiracy to calculate against the Burning Heaven Sect had originally been the idea of the Holy Palace, but now Qinchuan's appearance had completely disrupted their plan.
    "Could it be that he is not an insider sent by the Holy Palace to infiltrate the Burning Heaven Sect? It's one thing not to cooperate with us, the Nine Great Sects. But why is he repeatedly obstructing our actions?"
    Thinking up to this point, the black-robed emissary stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Elder Qinchuan with his heroic and formidable presence, in this world..."
    Qinchuan glanced at him coldly and knew what he wanted to say, not bothering to listen to his ramblings, "Do you want to come up and battle?"
    "Er¡ª"
    The black-robed elder suddenly found himself unable to speak further; he had intended to remind Qinchuan to step down so that the great elders of the Nine Great Sects could challenge the other great elders of the Burning Heaven Sect and deplete their strength, but Qinchuan wouldn't even listen.
    Even though Qinchuan was a person from the Holy Palace, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart.
    But upon considering the style in which those from the Holy Palace acted, he immediately suppressed it and said no more, stepping back silently.
    Just as everyone fell into silence.
    Suddenly, a loud boom came from the distant void.
    "Boom¡ª"
    Following this loud boom, there were also continuous rumbling humming sounds coming from beneath the ground.
    Afterward, the crowd suddenly noticed that the ground began to shake violently.
    In an instant, it was as if mountains were crumbling and the earth was quaking.
    Countless disciples within the Burning Heaven Sect could not stand steady and fell to the ground. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "What's happening?"
    "What has occurred?"
    The great elders and disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect changed their expressions, unsure of what had happened.
    Only Chi Shan and others quickly realized what was occurring.
    "Someone is attacking the Mountain Protection Array!"
    Chi Shan, who had realized this, immediately shouted, his authoritative voice echoing throughout the entire arena, "All great elders heed my command! Miscreants are attacking the mountain; everyone, quickly return to your positions to defend!"
    The black-robed emissary looked towards the distance, staring intently, filled with his own doubts.
    "It's not yet the agreed upon time, why start breaking the formation so soon?"
    But he quickly came to his senses, "No matter why the attack has started prematurely, it's vital to hold off these great elders of the Burning Heaven Sect."

 Chapter 316 The Return of the Ghost Gate

    Just as the black-robed messenger was about to give an order, a loud shout suddenly came from far outside the Burning Heaven Sect.
    "Chi Shan, come out and die..."
    "Come out and die..."
    "Die..."
    The resonant voice exploded in the void, followed by echo after echo.
    "Isn't this the voice of our Master?"
    The black-robed elder recognized the distant voice as very unfamiliar, and the words that had reached his lips were swallowed back.
    Since the ones opposite were not their own people, he immediately decided to hold his forces back.
    No matter who the coming foe was, from the sound filled with raging fury, they surely had a deep grudge against the Burning Heaven Sect. It would be better to watch the Burning Heaven Sect and their opponent fight to the death, the black-robed elder thought to himself.
    Upon hearing Chi Shan's voice, more than twenty elders of the Burning Heaven Sect instantly turned into twenty streaks of light, soaring into the sky and scattering to stand not far from Chi Shan.
    Qinchuan also stepped into the void, standing in the air above the Martial Arts Platform.
    His gaze fixed on the distance, he saw a thick and dim ghostly qi accumulating outside the mountain gate. This ghostly qi surged to the heavens, dyeing the entire sky ink black, and the terrifying ghost qi was still spreading, clearly heading in the direction of the arena. He already knew who the visitor was.
    Qinchuan stood alone with his spear, speaking indifferently, "It's someone from the Jiuli Ghost Sect."
    After speaking, Qinchuan moved and shot toward the mountain gate.
    Chi Shan and the other elders, seeing the ghost qi filling the sky, also guessed it was the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    The elders were truly enraged at this point.
    First, the Nine Great Clans pressed down on their doorstep, and now the Jiuli Ghost Sect took it even further, attacking their Burning Heaven Sect's mountain gate without any provocation. The Burning Heaven Sect was after all one of the four major powers of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom; how had it fallen so low?
    In an instant, they all followed Qinchuan's lead, soaring toward the mountain gate.
    Just as Qinchuan and the others had left, the Nine Great Clans also activated their movement techniques and flew towards the direction of the Burning Heaven Sect's mountain gate. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire
    By then, the distant black ghostly qi had already spread to the sky above the arena, and everyone suddenly felt darkness before their eyes, plunging into a sea of blackness.
    At the same time, the void once again conveyed a series of booming sounds, the ground beneath their feet trembling; many disciples who had just stood up fell to the ground once again.
    "Chi Shan, if you do not show yourself, I, the SectLeader, will flatten your Fusang Mountain."
    The one leading the attack on the Burning Heaven Sect's mountain gate was none other than Han Feng of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Dozens of days ago, he received a distress message from his son, Han Jiuming, reporting that there was a cultivator called Qinchuan in Tianqing City who had insulted their Jiuli Ghost Sect and, since the other party had a Holy figure protecting him, had requested elders from the sect to eliminate the youth.
    At that time, his brother, Han Shan, was nearby Tianqing City, so he asked Han Shan to assist Han Jiuming.
    But unexpectedly, within three days, the spirit tablets of both Han Shan and Han Jiuming shattered.
    Enraged, he descended the mountain personally to investigate. Following the prohibition qi on Han Jiuming, he tracked it all the way to Northern Desolate City, where he found the corpses of Han Jiuming and Han Shan.
    Through investigation, he discovered that both individuals harbored a dominating true intent within their bodies, precisely the Nine Yang True Intent. He instantly understood that the perpetrator was a member of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Furthermore, he noticed that Han Shan had died peacefully, evidently killed with a single strike. Han Shan was at the Peak of the Great Saint Realm, to be killed in one strike indicated that the assailant was at least at the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, or even at a higher realm.
    Within the Burning Heaven Sect, there were only a handful of cultivators at the Great Saint Late Stage or beyond, all of whom were among the top ten elders.
    These individuals would not be unaware that Han Shan was his, Han Feng's, elder brother, yet he was still murdered, undoubtedly a declaration of war against his Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Enraged, Han Feng immediately returned to his sect, summoned the ten elders, and angrily set off toward the Burning Heaven Sect, thus, the scene from before unfolded.
    No sooner had Han Feng's words fallen than several streaks of light shot over from a distance.
    Without looking, Han Feng would have been fine, but a glance truly shocked him, his pupils suddenly contracting as he drew a sharp breath.
    He was astonished to find that the approaching streaks of light were almost forty in number, each emitting an aura that was at least of the Holy's Realm. Only the leader of the group emitted a weaker aura, seemingly only at the Meridian Opening Realm.
    "Wasn't it said that the Burning Heaven Sect has only a little over twenty elders? By this count, there are far more than twenty, they're nearly double that number!"
    As the forty streaks of light drew closer, Han Feng noticed something unusual.
    He hadn't noticed anything amiss from afar, but as the group of more than forty drew near, Han Feng finally understood that the newcomers were divided into two groups. Leading the first group was the Meridian Opening Realm cultivator and Chi Shan, who represented the people of the Burning Heaven Sect, while the second group was led by a black-robed elder, followed by more than twenty people, among which Han Feng clearly spotted Ye He from the Heavenly Sword Sect and Wu Dong from the Red Blood Sword Sect.
    He felt another jolt of alarm, "This is bad, the Burning Heaven Sect probably knew we would come looking for them and has already sought help in advance."
    "No wonder they dared to attack and kill our sect's Saint Heir and elders, they must have long harbored ambitions, perhaps even plotting with the Heavenly Sword Sect against my Jiuli Ghost Sect!"
    Seeing the aggressive approach of the crowd, Han Feng thought that the Burning Heaven Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Red Blood Sword Sect belonged to the southern sects of Tianyuan Nation and immediately assumed that the elders of the Heavenly Sword Sect had come to aid in battle, to help the Burning Heaven Sect defend their sect gates. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Thus,
    Before Chi Shan and the others approached, he loudly ordered, "Change formation¡ª"
    The ten people behind him, upon hearing the command, shifted their stances, their movements swiftly transforming into a Defensive Grand Formation.
    No sooner had the Jiuli Ghost Sect members changed their formation than Chi Shan, Qinchuan, and the others had already arrived outside the sect gates.
    "Han Feng, how dare you attack our Burning Heaven Sect's gates; what is your intention?" Chi Shan already knew the purpose of their arrival but still feigned ignorance, angrily questioning.
    With a piercing gaze, Han Feng stared at Chi Shan, then swept his glance over the group led by the black-robed elder. He was startled to see, in addition to the Heavenly Sword Sect and Red Blood Sword Sect, there were representatives from Zhi Yan Sect and other sects.
    Han Feng thought to himself how shameless the Burning Heaven Sect was to have called upon so many helpers.
    Thereupon, Han Feng said indifferently, "Chi Shan, your sect killed our Saint Heir and elders, and to prevent my retaliation, you have summoned so many helpers. What I am here for, you must surely know. Why pretend to be confused when you understand perfectly well?"
    Upon hearing Han Feng's words, Ye He immediately realized the misunderstanding and stepped forward to clarify, repeatedly saying, "Sect Leader Han, you have misunderstood. Our Heavenly Sword Sect and Burning Heaven Sect now share an intractable enmity, we are definitely not any kind of helpers to the Burning Heaven Sect."
    The sole surviving elder from Zhi Yan Sect also spoke up in agreement, "This Burning Heaven Sect is full of arrogant youths, and we would be only too pleased to see them dead. Sect Leader Han, whatever grievance you have with the Burning Heaven Sect, please sort it out, we certainly won't assist the Burning Heaven Sect."
    Han Feng's expression faltered, not expecting Ye He to so vehemently deny any collaboration. His heart subsequently lightened with relief.
    As long as these sects weren't helpers invited by the Burning Heaven Sect, then there was room to talk.
    But just at that moment, a voice resonated slowly, clearly reaching Han Feng's ears.

 Chapter 317 Fusang Golden Wheel Formation

    "Han Jiuming and Han Shan, those two worthless beings, were killed by someone on this young master's orders. If you've come for those two wastes of space, then by all means, bring it on."
    Upon hearing this, Han Feng's face turned frosty as he followed the voice.
    The speaker was precisely that Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator among the congregation of saintly elders.
    He stood there with his spear across his chest, looking disdainfully upon the Eight Desolates. Although he was merely a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, his entire being radiated an aura of invincibility.
    "Hmph, where does this ant come from, daring to spout such madness here? Since when do you have the right to speak in this place?"
    When Han Feng caught sight of Qinchuan, he was initially stunned. After coming to his senses, he erupted with rage. To stand at this place, one must at the very least be of the Holy's Realm. When had it ever been the turn of an ant to interject?
    Although Qinchuan had mentioned Han Jiuming and Han Shan, and indeed, Han Feng's purpose here was to seek justice for the two,
    how could a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator like Qinchuan command a Great Saint of the Burning Heaven Sect to slay the elders and Saint Heir of the Jiuli Ghost Sect?
    In his eyes, only Chi Shan was capable of authorizing such an act.
    Thus, he was convinced that Qinchuan was nothing more than a scapegoat pushed forward by the Burning Heaven Sect to fool the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    Flames of rage filled Han Feng's eyes as he stared intently at Chi Shan and said, "Sect Leader, I indeed came here for my son and elder brother. They were tragically murdered in Northern Desolate City, and their corpses still contained traces of your Burning Heaven Sect's Nine Yang True Intent."
    "Chi, you old ghost! Your Burning Heaven Sect has the audacity to act, but do you lack the courage to admit it? Now that it's come to this, you're actually using a youngster to take the fall! Is this really the conduct befitting of the illustrious Burning Heaven Sect, one of the four mighty powers? If word gets out, it will be the world's laughingstock. The Jiuli Ghost Sect refuses to be associated with such cowardice!"
    After finishing, Han Feng looked towards Ye He and others, speaking out, "Elder Ye, your Heavenly Sword Sect is ranked alongside my Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Burning Heaven Sect. Do speak up, don't you find the Burning Heaven Sect's behavior utterly shameless?"
    Ye He had been listening in for a while and had roughly figured out the situation. He thought to himself that it turned out someone from the Burning Heaven Sect had taken out Han Feng's son and brother, no wonder the man had come knocking on their door.
    Immediately, he clasped his hands together and through gritted teeth said, "Sect Leader Han, this youngster Qinchuan may only have the status of a Meridian Opening Realm, but he's indeed very cunning. Even our Sword Sect's Elder Luo Hui lost his life to this boy. It's quite possible that it really was him who did for your elders and Saint Heir."
    "What, you are Qinchuan!"
    The moment he heard Ye He say this Meridian Opening Realm youngster was called Qinchuan, he shouted out loud. Regardless of who was responsible for the deaths of Han Jiuming and Han Shan, this so-called Qinchuan was certainly not free from blame. Seeing his foe right in front of him, his eyes turned red with eagerness to strike him down with a palm.
    But when he heard from Ye He that even Luo Hui of the Heavenly Sword Sect had died at this youngster's hands, he hesitated.
    Luo Hui was the Third Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect and had broken through to become a Great Saint. Even in a battle with Han Feng, at best they would come to a draw. Now Ye He was saying that Luo Hui had been killed by this Qinchuan? This was as unbelievable as a fantasy.
    "Elder Ye, are you certain of this?"
    "Sect Leader Han, with something so serious, how could I deceive you? If you don't believe me, ask the others."
    Han Feng's gaze swept over the people from the Nine Great Clans, and the elders nodded one after another in agreement. An elder from Qianxing Sect even stepped forward to say, "This boy is truly ruthless and merciless. Our sects agreed to friendly spars, but he resorts to lethal moves the moment he strikes, using some unfathomably treacherous and cunning methods. Even the two great elders of our Qianxing Sect, Bai You and Bai Su, fell victim to this boy's schemes."
    The Qianxing Sect elder, at this point, was vigorously stirring the pot and turning the blame back on Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan stood unmoved to one side, looking disdainfully at Qianxing Sect and the other elders, scoffing, "You seem to think too highly of yourselves. Why would I need to stoop to underhanded tricks for the likes of you, a bunch of chickens and dogs?"
    The Qianxing Sect elder seethed with anger, but remembering the efficiency of Qinchuan's methods and how even Luo Hui had died by his hand, he snorted angrily and dared not speak further. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With the corroboration of over twenty elders from the Nine Great Clans, Han Feng had no more doubts. His eyes narrowed to slits as he stared unblinkingly at Qinchuan, as if trying to see exactly what this Meridian Opening Realm youngster was capable of, to even be able to kill Luo Hui?
    It was at this point that Chi Shan, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke with a quiet voice, "Han Jiuming and Han Shan committed an unforgivable offense against our Burning Heaven Sect's Supreme Elder. They were executed by my own hands."
    "What?"
    "Chi Shan, you are pushing me too far¡ª"
    Ever since the death of the Great Elder in the Burning Heaven Sect, that position had been vacant for thousands of years. No recent news had suggested that the Burning Heaven Sect had appointed a new Great Elder, so Chi Shan's remark, while factual, was.
    But to the ears of Han Feng, it was a blatant provocation.
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    It meant, "Not only do we, the Burning Heaven Sect, intend to kill your elder from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, we'll also fabricate some trumped-up charge to blame you after the fact."
    Without a Great Elder in their Sect, how could Han Jiuming and Han Shan offend some non-existent person from the Burning Heaven Sect?
    The anger that had already been burning within him suddenly flared up, his blood surged to his head, and he lost all reason in an instant, regardless of the truth, he roared in fury.
    "Chi Shan, you provoke my Jiuli Ghost Sect time and time again. Do you really think my Sect is so easy to bully!"
    "The Burning Heaven Sect killed my Sect's elder and insulted the dignity of the Ghost Sect. Elders, heed my command¡ªkill!"
    "Kill!"
    The ten great elders behind Han Feng shouted in unison, their voices carrying the Great Dao Principles that thundered to the skies, deafening to hear.
    Following this, the ten elders' figures shifted again, forming a colossal formation.
    "Rise!"
    Then, within a ten-zhang radius of the formation formed by ten people, black Qi began to emerge from the ground incessantly.
    The Qi that gushed from beneath the earth seemed to come from the Jiuyou Purgatory, capable of corroding anything it touched.
    The ghastly Qi from Jiuyou instantly condensed in the void into a colossal hand, its fingertips glowing with a netherworldly green light, fiercely pressing down toward Chi Shan and Qinchuan.
    "Elders, the Jiuli Ghost Sect insulted our Great Elder first and dishonored our Sect afterward. What should we do?"
    Chi Shan stood suspended in midair, eyes wide and beard bristling, and he shouted in rage.
    Qinchuan's performance in the Dao arena had already won over the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect, and the elders shouted with one voice, "Die! Die! Die!"
    Their voices thundered through the heavens, shaking mountains and rivers, with the might to split earth and shatter mountains, their momentum even surpassing that of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's members.
    More than twenty elders swiftly formed a peerless great formation.
    With seal gestures in their hands, a multitude of Great Dao Principles burst forth, and soon after, a resplendent golden wheel emerged, glittering brightly.
    "The Fusang Golden Wheel Formation!"
    From afar, the Nine Great Clans exclaimed in unison, and even the cloaked elder's face changed, for the Fusang Golden Wheel Formation was too well-known¡ªit was the Burning Heaven Sect's Mountain Protection Array.
    The Fusang Golden Wheel Formation required a minimum of twelve cultivators and a maximum of twenty-four at the Holy's Realm to set it up. The more people and the higher their realm, the greater the power of the formation.
    Once activated, the formation could move mountains and stir seas, burn the heavens and split the earth, and it could even disturb the thunder and lightning of the Nine Heavens and grasp the stars beyond.
    Legends tell that tens of thousands of years ago, twenty-four Supreme Saints of the Burning Heaven Sect combined their power to set up this formation and killed a Quasi-Emperor who dared to provoke them, a feat truly terrifying.
    His aim in assembling the elders of the Nine Great Clans was to tie down the elders within the Burning Heaven Sect, ensuring that no one inside would be able to deploy this formation when the time came to attack the mountain.
    Unexpectedly, the Jiuli Ghost Sect struck first, forcing the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect to set up this formation.

 Chapter 318 Attacking Burning Heaven

    Qinchuan originally intended to suppress the members of the Jiuli Ghost Sect with a single move, but upon seeing Chi Shan and others deploying the Fusang Golden Wheel Formation, he immediately hid and remained still.
    The power of the Golden Wheel Formation was impressive; it was a Mountain Protection Array personally developed by the whippersnapper Chi Tian back in the day and was later improved by Qinchuan, resulting in this formation.
    It was more than enough to deal with the people from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, so there was no need for Qinchuan to take action himself.
    Just then, the giant ghostly hand, glowing with a faint netherworldly blue light, came into contact with the golden wheel.
    As the two entwined, the golden wheel suddenly started spinning with a rumbling noise. Bursting forth from the wheel's blades were countless Golden Laws, resembling the Heavenly Divine True Fire, scorching the giant ghost hand.
    "Sizzle¡ª"
    The pinky finger of the giant ghost hand was instantly charred by the golden True Fire, and gouts of dark blood flowed out, spattering upon the golden wheel.
    The blood dripping from within the ghost hand was corrosive blood, condensed from the essence Qi of various malevolent spirits in the Jiuyou Purgatory, capable of eroding the great ways of the world, its corrosive force even stronger than the waters of the Netherworld by threefold.
    Yet, as it fell upon the golden wheel, other than making a "pfft" noise, it caused no impact whatsoever.
    "This Golden Wheel Formation is the strongest Defensive Grand Formation of the Burning Heaven Sect. It would be really difficult to break through forcefully! At this moment, the only way is to break through one by one!"
    A cold light flickered in Han Feng's eyes as he rapidly contemplated a solution.
    A burst of brilliance shot from Han Feng's eyes, the power of the Dao surged within his gaze, illuminating those within the formation.
    "Aha, the southeast corner is a weak spot!"
    Han Feng, too, was proficient in formations and, after a short while, he noticed that although the golden wheel appeared dazzling and mighty, the light in the southeast corner was faintly dim. His face lit up with joy, and he hastily said, "Elders, attack the formation at the northwest direction!"
    By this time, some sharp-eyed elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had already spotted the weak point in the Golden Wheel Formation at the southeast corner, but they did not understand why their Sect Leader ordered an attack on the northwest.
    But since the Sect Leader had commanded, they all heightened their spirits, Dao powers surging out endlessly and furiously.
    "Bang¡ª"
    "Bang¡ª"
    "Bang¡ª" Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
    Series of crisp sounds suddenly exploded as the ground began to crack open at this moment. Then, one by one, ghastly white skeletal hands emerged from the cracks.
    The sinister white bones gave off an eerie aura of death, tainted with ghostly energies that induced fear.
    Simultaneously, ghostly gas burst out from the fissures, and as soon as the Nether gas crawled onto the surface, it rapidly spread in all directions. In no time, the entire sky was enveloped in the chilling ghostly gas.
    In this instant, the entire gate of the Burning Heaven Sect was transformed into a domain of ghosts and demons, resembling the halls of Yama, causing one's hair to stand on end, wishing not to stay another moment.
    Countless sinister white bony claws surged out of the ground and began climbing upwards, soon covering the entire Golden Wheel.
    At the northwest of the golden wheel, numerous Ghost Claws were stacked like mountains, constantly scratching and clawing.
    At the same time, the Golden Wheel spun rapidly, and the skeletal hands shattered upon contact, grinding into fine dust that scattered over the earth.
    While the great formations of both the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Burning Heaven Sect were intertwined in their struggle.
    Suddenly, Han Feng soared into the sky, turning into a rainbow light that fiercely crashed towards the southeast corner of the Golden Wheel.
    "Break!"
    A rainbow light flashed as Han Feng, wrapped in the swirling power of the Ghost Path, slammed straight into the southeastern corner of the Golden Wheel, emitting a thunderous, deafening roar.
    "Boom!"
    The collision between the Great Dao and the Golden Laws was like a clap of thunder from a clear sky, raising a wave of shock that swept over everyone's cheeks.
    The Golden Wheel, which had been as immovable as a mountain, started to tremble following Han Feng's punch.
    "What, Supreme Saint Peak!"
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect looked at Han Feng in shocked suspicion.
    Chi Shan's eyes also narrowed as his mind was hit by a surge: "When did Han Feng advance from the Supreme Saint Late Stage to the Supreme Saint Peak? He is only one step away from entering the Quasi-Emperor level!"
    To be at the Supreme Saint level is to be at the last Mortal Realm before stepping into the Emperor Realm, and the Supreme Saint Peak is indeed the very last stretch within the Mortal Realms. It's as if one foot had already shed the Mortal Body, touching the threshold of the Emperor Realm. With a little more time, becoming a Quasi-Emperor would be a certainty.
    At this point, each action of a Supreme Saint carries the potential of a Great Emperor, and they could hardly find an equal among their peers in the Supreme Saint Realm.
    Qinchuan watched the ongoing battle with indifference.
    Although Han Feng's moves already bore the essence of the Emperor Realm, they were still far from its true heights. With the power of the Golden Wheel Great Formation, that punch from Han Feng should have resulted in a backlash against him.
    Yet, not only did Han Feng not suffer from the backfiring force, but he also managed to move it ever so slightly.
    However, Qinchuan soon realized why.
    While the Golden Wheel Great Formation could indeed be activated by at least twelve saints, to unleash its full potential, it would need at least six cultivators of the Supreme Saint Realm to act as the formation's eyes.
    Six Supreme Saints as the formation's eyes could repel a Quasi-Emperor attacking their mountain, rendering them unable to breach the Burning Heaven Sect without exerting considerable effort.
    But at this moment, with the Great Elder out searching for medicine, the Burning Heaven Sect only had five Supreme Saints available. In the face of urgency, an elder at the Great Saint Late Stage took over the Great Elder's position to complete the formation's eyes.
    The difference between the Great Saint Late Stage and the Supreme Saint is but a single step, yet when it comes to setting formations, the disparity is as vast as heaven and earth¡ªthe power is not even half that of the original formation.
    That is why Han Feng found a weak point, reflected in the continuous strain the Ghost Hand Formation wrought by the ten elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect put on the formation's Divine Power. This is why Han Feng managed to nudge the formidable array.
    Just then, a sharp light glinted in Han Feng's eyes, and he thought to himself that it was indeed feasible.
    The next moment, Han Feng's aura surged tremendously, his ghostly energy billowing like a hungry wolf, rolling like a great river, shaking heaven and earth, as he bravely punched again towards the breach in the formation.
    Seeing that Han Feng's fist carried the erosive miasma of specters, which began to corrode the formation, Qinchuan suddenly spoke up.
    "The Golden Wheel Great Formation, with its formation eyes divided into Wind, Fire, Thunder, Water, Wood, and Metal, has a weakness in the Fire eye. The power of the Wind and Thunder formations can be mobilized to compensate. Chi Shan, Chi Ren, you two¡­"
    Qinchuan had personally guided Chi Tian in improving the formation, and he was already proficient in the tens of thousands of variations of the grand formation. Seeing that Han Feng was attempting the same tactic, he promptly spoke up to remind them.
    Chi Shan and Chi Ren, who were located at the Wind and Thunder eyes respectively, heeded his words and, with a quick change of hand gestures as Qinchuan had advised, began to channel their mana.
    In that moment, the rapidly spinning Golden Wheel accelerated even further, and the Golden Dao Patterns materialized into a thick, solid shield, spewing out dazzling runes that coated the towering, sinister ghost hands. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Countless ghost hands were blasted away, scattering in all directions.
    As Han Feng's fist struck the Golden Wheel, before the erosive force could even take effect, ripples of Dao Patterns surged within three inches above the Golden Wheel, as if a great mountain had been plunged into the sea of Golden Laws. Massive waves undulated, unleashing a colossal rebuff that violently shook Han Feng back.
    Blown away by that incredibly powerful backlash, Han Feng didn't come to a stop until he reached the side of the ten elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, finally steadying himself as he spat out a mouthful of blood with a 'wah.'

 Chapter 319 The Golden Wheel Great Formation

    Han Feng spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, his eyes blazing as he stared at the giant Golden Wheel that tightly guarded Fusang Mountain, his voice filled with hatred, "The Golden Wheel Great Formation is indeed worthy of being the Great Emperor's Formation, truly living up to its reputation!"
    Just as Han Feng was at his wit's end, a strange voice suddenly echoed in his ear. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Sect Leader Han, this Golden Wheel Great Formation is like a turtle shell, hard to break through. Furthermore, that kid named Qinchuan is quite devious. It was his guidance that covered up the flaws in the formation just now. Why don't we join forces and break open this Great Formation of the Burning Heaven Sect together?"
    Upon hearing this, Han Feng's eyes scanned the elders of the Nine Great Clans, finally noticing a black-robed elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect signaling with his eyes.
    He immediately understood that it was this man who was sending messages to him.
    He covertly replied, "Since we all hold grudges against the Burning Heaven Sect, this is very good."
    As the two secretly exchanged messages and discussed, they soon reached an agreement.
    Qinchuan watched the crowd with a smile that was not quite a smile. He had now integrated with the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, with most of Fusang Mountain under his Dharma Eye.
    He heard the secret plotting of Han Feng and the black-robed elder clearly.
    Seeing that the two had finally finished their discussion, he sneered repeatedly, taunting them, "What are you two whispering about? If you want to break the formation, feel free to step forward and try. Do you really think you can break the Great Emperor Formation with a bunch of rats and snakes like yourselves?"
    "An ant is an ant, ten ants are still ants, and even if they unite, can they bite an elephant to death? That's truly laughable to the extreme!"
    The black-robed elder and Han Feng's expressions changed simultaneously. Their souls were immensely powerful, and even Chi Shan would not be able to detect their whispered communication, so how could this kid possibly hear them?
    "Could it be he's just guessing wildly? A blind cat running into a dead rat?"
    What infuriated them even more was that even at this point, Qinchuan was still so arrogant.
    The united forces of the ten great sects were seen as nothing more than rats and snakes in his eyes.
    "Arrogant! Far too arrogant!"
    "I must kill this boy first to satisfy my anger!"
    The elders from the Jiuli Ghost Sect glared fiercely at Qinchuan with unfriendly expressions.
    At this moment, both the black-robed elder and Han Feng could not care less, no matter whether Qinchuan truly heard their secret messages or was just bluffing.
    The two exchanged a glance and shouted in unison, "Act now!"
    "Six Paths of Reincarnation¡ª"
    "Ghost Gate Opening¡ª"
    With Han Feng's command, the figures of the ten elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect shifted once again. Six formed the outer layer while four were inside, creating a vast hexagram formation.
    Suddenly, six blue lights shot out from the corners of the formation, piercing the sky.
    As the blue lights soared into the sky and exploded in the void, they rippled out layers of Daoist waves, forming six deep Netherworld vortexes.
    Qinchuan stood still, watching with a cold eye. Although he could suppress everyone in an instant if he took action, he had no intention of doing so.
    He had already guided Chi Shan and the others on how to maximize the power of this formation. If one method prevails, all others follow. This was an excellent opportunity to test Chi Shan and the others with the Golden Wheel Great Formation.
    Just then, as if sensing the moment, the pervasive ghostly aura in the sky began to stream towards the six void vortexes.
    From the ground below, countless chilling bones surged out and flew towards the vortexes.
    Before long, all the ghostly qi that had covered the skies above Fusang Mountain had gathered, and the gloomy, overcast sky at this moment cleared up.
    Ghostly energy and white bones from all over the sky gathered, gradually converging into six majestic ghost gates.
    These gates stood at the six directions of the Golden Wheel Great Formation.
    They were strict and solemn, towering into the clouds, making one feel utterly insignificant in their presence.
    The frames around the gates were built from piles of chilling white bones, and right in the center of each frame, a huge skull hung in the middle, its hollow eyes emitting endless ghostly energy, terribly frightening.
    Black ghostly energy spewed from the skulls, churning within the gates and obscuring the view inside, but faintly, one could hear the sinister and terrifying sound of dragon's roars coming from within.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    Six black dragons roared as they soared out from the gates, bringing forth countless ghostly winds of death, as if emerging from the Jiuyou Abyss, devouring heaven and splitting the earth as they roared and howled.
    Before long, the six black dragons had completely flown out from the ghost gates, each spitting out a glob of dark green breath.
    But the massive Golden Wheel spun rapidly, dispersing the dragon breath in an instant, vanishing like smoke in the air.
    Their attack having failed, the six black dragons roared in unison, their dragon's roars tearing through the sky, deafening, and then with a flurry of claws, each dragon charged at the Golden Wheel in one of the six directions.
    Just as the six ghost dragons were howling towards it, the rapidly spinning Golden Wheel suddenly paused, coming to an abrupt halt, and at that moment, the pathways on the wheel began to rise, drifting into the void, and gradually converging at one spot.
    Soon, the golden pathway condensed into a brilliantly feathered Bi Fang Bird, its crest adorned with vermillion feathers, and fiery red wings burning with fierce fire, as if ready to burn all the ghosts of the world to ash.
    The Golden Wheel Great Formation had siphoned the rich Fire Spiritual Energy from underneath the Fusang tree, forming a Bi Fang Bird that is the nemesis of all ghosts.
    The Bi Fang Bird, upon seeing the six black dragons, let out a piercing cry as if it had seen food, spread its wings, and fiercely pounced towards the six black dragons.
    In an instant, the single bird and six dragons clashed together, the gold and black pathways intertwined, constantly leaking the essence of their laws, and the corrosive power spilled onto the ground, withering and rotting any tree it touched in an instant.
    Although the Bi Fang Bird was the bane of earthly spirits, facing six adversaries at once was still overwhelming, as it found itself outmatched and soon at a disadvantage.
    "Attack now!"
    At that moment, the elder in the black robe seized the opportunity and shouted fiercely.
    Upon hearing the call, the elders of the Nine Great Clans sprang into action, striking like thunder, transforming into streaks of light, each concentrating their Divine Skills and violently lunging at the dozen elders below the Golden Wheel Great Formation.
    The approaching elders of the Nine Great Clans were overwhelming.
    Chi Shan shouted loudly, "Humph, I've been waiting for you to make a move!"
    "Protect!"
    With a single word from Chi Shan, the Golden Wheel Great Formation trembled, and then golden pathways rolled down like a golden waterfall, cascading around the elders. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire
    The gilded pathways formed a thin protective light around the elders, and as soon as the Divine Skills of the Nine Great Clans' elders encountered this golden light, they were devoured.
    The Divine Skills hit it, but like a stone sinking into the sea, they couldn't cause even the slightest ripple.
    Furthermore, the protective light suddenly shone brightly, and the elders immediately felt a tremendous backlash force in their arms.
    The great rebound force sent the elders flying, this protective light strangely and ominously reflecting the same amount of force as it received.
    Some of the more ruthless elders were even struck by this backlash force until they spewed a mouthful of blood.
    A glint of insight flashed in the black-robed elder's eyes as he quickly pondered.
    "At the six primary nodes, Chi Shan and the others are all at the Supreme Saint Realm, their defenses without flaw, only the southeast corner has an elder at the Great Saint Late Stage. If there's any hope of breaking through the formation, it seems we must find a breakthrough there!"

 Chapter 320 The Emergence of the Strong

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    At that moment, Han Feng also realized what was happening. Qinchuan's previous instructions had elevated the power of the Formation by several levels. He exchanged a glance with the elder in the black robe.
    Instantly, they each understood what the other was thinking.
    Together, they loudly warned everyone. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "This Golden Wheel Great Formation harnesses the mana of everyone within it. No matter where it is attacked, it's akin to attacking the entire formation. Only by combining the forces of thousands and striking at a single point can we break the formation," they exclaimed.
    "Chi Shan is the main focal point of the Great Formation. I ask all elders to unite and break through here!"
    As soon as their words fell, the ten Great Elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect sprang into action. Two of the six black dragons battling the Bi Fang Bird in the sky let out a cry and avoided the scorching of its wings, tearing towards the direction of Chi Shan with claws and teeth bared.
    The Bi Fang Bird tried to block the black dragons but was entangled by the remaining four, letting out a crisp phoenix cry in vain.
    At this time, the elders from the Nine Great Clans also understood and took action, each channeling divine skills with the power to move mountains and overturn seas. For a moment, the sky shimmered with dazzling divine radiance, where principles of the Dao intertwined, and countless divine skills were fiercely hurled towards Chi Shan.
    "Hmph, delusional fools thinking they can break through the formation point under my watch. Dream on!"
    Chi Shan's eyes flew open, his red hair standing on end as a torrent of rage blazed from his eyes.
    The Golden Wheel Great Formation started spinning again, and the scattered golden light began to converge incessantly around Chi Shan.
    Before long, Chi Shan was glowing from head to toe, looking like a golden Buddha, with flames of burning red enveloping everything in the void.
    "This guy Chi Shan, why does he never learn?"
    Qinchuan shook his head and sighed to himself.
    Just now, Han Feng of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had used a strategy of feinting to the east and attacking the west, summoning ghostly hands to attack the northwest side of the Golden Wheel, while striking a punch to the southeast side that even shook the Golden Wheel slightly.
    Qinchuan had already warned them once.
    This time, Han Feng and the elder in the black robe clearly planned to employ the same trick again, proclaiming their aim to break through Chi Shan, no doubt intending to target the weakest formation point as their breakthrough.
    And Chi Shan, with his stubborn mind, really took the bait.
    Qinchuan realized why the Burning Heaven Sect had been infiltrated by so many spies, and why Chi Shan had not noticed at all.
    However, Qinchuan did not speak up again to offer a warning. Although Han Feng and the elder in the black robe were powerful, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect had the Great Formation as their shield. Even if the formation were to be broken, it would not be immediately life-threatening.
    Sure enough, in the next moment, Han Feng and the elder in the black robe exchanged a glance, a silent communication passing between them, and then both soared into the sky. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
    "Jiuli Reincarnation Fist¡ª"
    "Life and Death Indifference Palm¡ª"
    With two loud cries, Han Feng and the black-robed elder, one to the left and one to the right, attacked Shi Hun.
    Shi Hun was at the Late Stage of the Great Saint, taking over the Great Elder's position, forming the Golden Wheel Great Formation. This spot was currently the weakest point of the formation.
    Both Han Feng and the elder in the black robe displayed overwhelming auras, one surrounded by rolling ghostly Qi, the other by swirling Demonic Qi, their presences astonishingly similar.
    Upon discerning the aura of the black-robed elder, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were once again shocked.
    "What!"
    "Another Supreme Saint at the Peak stage?"
    That black-robed elder had until then been inside the Heavenly Sword Sect, with a calm aura that revealed nothing substantial. It was assumed that he had used some secret technique to conceal his Cultivation Level, but it was speculated that at most his power would be at the Late Stage of a Great Saint.
    ```
    "Within the Heavenly Sword Sect, there are but a handful of Supreme Saints, and even fewer at the Peak, with only the Sect Leader sitting at that pinnacle. How has another Peak Supreme Saint appeared now? Where did this person spring from?"
    What they did not know was that the robed elder was not from the Heavenly Sword Sect at all, but from the Netherworld Hall, which is why they did not recognize him.
    Chi Shan had also realized by now that he had fallen into a trap. His entire body's Dao surged forth as the power of the Formation on the Golden Wheel cascaded down toward Shi Hun.
    But the speed of the two Peak Supreme Saints was so fast that it was already too late for any remedy.
    "Boom¡ª"
    "Bang¡ª"
    One after the other, two thunderous blasts erupted violently.
    The first was a loud bang as two black dragons, formed from the condensation of ghostly Qi, and various Divine Skills unleashed by the elders of the Nine Great Clans exploded upon striking Chi Shan.
    Flames of True Fire surged around Chi Shan's body. As the two black dragons swooped in, they were engulfed by the True Fire and turned to ash in an instant. Meanwhile, the Divine Skills of the elders from the Nine Great Clans struck Chi Shan as if a giant stone had been cast onto a tranquil lake's surface.
    The placid barrier shook violently as countless strands of the Dao on the Golden Wheel flowed down like light, like a waterfall in full force.
    All the Divine Skills from the elders converged to a single point, which at the same time, sent back an equal force of backlash.
    "Hm?"
    The color drained from the elders' faces as they realized that the force of backlash from the Great Formation was dozens of times stronger than before.
    "Damn it!"
    It was at that moment the elders finally understood: the special characteristic of the Formation was that the greater the force it received at one point, the greater the backlash. It was like the shell of a turtle.
    Just now, they had all directed their Divine Skills at Chi Shan, and as a return, the Great Formation combined all the forces of their Divine Skills and shot them back at the attackers.
    Upon realizing this, the elders felt a relentless force transmit through their palms, and their bodies were sent flying in an instant.
    Some elders couldn't withstand this overpowering force, and were killed on the spot.
    The second loud noise came from Han Feng and the robed elder striking the Great Formation around Shi Hun from the left and right simultaneously.
    Shi Hun was the weakest point of the Great Formation, and his strength was far inferior to the two assailants. Moreover, at that moment, all of the Formation's power had been concentrated on Chi Shan.
    Struck by their combined palms, there was a "hiss" as the thin protective light around Shi Hun shattered like the ice on a lake's surface after a violent impact.
    Then, with another simultaneous palm strike from Han Feng and the robed elder on Shi Hun's left and right, Shi Hun was sent flying.
    With Shi Hun being flung away, the Great Formation lost one of its pivots. The dazzling Golden Wheel trembled violently in an instant, its light dimming considerably.
    The Bi Fang Bird manifested within the Golden Wheel also waned in might, its flames extinguished in a moment and its brilliant red feathers gradually lost their luster.
    The remaining four black dragons, seizing the opportunity, swooped in from four directions and instantly tore it into fragments.
    Before dissipating, the Bi Fang Bird seemed aware of its impending end. Its wings wrapped around one of the black dragons' heads, releasing a final burst of brilliant Dao light, perishing together and turning into twinkling starlight.
    Seeing the Bi Fang Bird dissipate, Red Luan on Qinchuan's shoulder grew restless.
    Qinchuan understood the reason why.
    This Bi Fang Bird was an Ancient Fierce Beast, as renowned as the Ancient Phoenix and both kings among birds.
    Although the Bi Fang Bird conjured by the Golden Wheel only had a faint form, its sight nonetheless stirred the primordial ferocity within Red Luan's bloodline. Seeing the Bi Fang Bird getting torn apart evoked a sense of sympathy, making it almost uncontrollable and wanting to tear those black dragons apart and disperse the filthy ghostly Qi.
    Qinchuan's gaze concentrated into the distance, feeling moved, a hint of a smile on his lips. He gently patted the agitated Red Luan and softly soothed, "Easy now, don't be impetuous!"

 Chapter 321 The Return of the Great Elder

    The protective light around Shi Hun shattered as the two Supreme Saints jointly bombarded it, and the Bi Fang Bird was repelled. The remaining three Black Dragons rose with a long cry, their Dragon's Roar Piercing the Sky, and they suddenly plunged toward the dim Golden Wheel.
    "Boom!"
    The power of the fragmented Golden Wheel Great Formation was already less than one-tenth of its original strength. As the three great dragons pounced on it, the golden glow faded by another three degrees.
    Several elders within the Burning Heaven Sect felt a tremendous backlash at the same time.
    Chi Shan only felt a surge of blood and energy, his face turning a deep shade of red.
    "Chi Shan, your actions are reckless, killing my disciples and elders, insulting my Jiuli Ghost Sect."
    "Today I must erase your Burning Heaven Sect from the Tianyuan Nation!"
    Han Feng stood alone in the sky, looking down at the elders of the Fiery Sky Lineage with a gaze cold and deadly as if staring at corpses.
    Just then, a furious shout suddenly came from the far reaches of the sky.
    "Audacious vermin, how dare you offend my Burning Heaven Sect!"
    Everyone looked towards the source of the voice and saw a rainbow light shooting rapidly from afar.
    In an instant, the rainbow light landed at the entrance to the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Upon seeing the newcomer, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were overjoyed.
    "It's the Great Elder! He's back!"
    "With the Great Elder's return and the six Supreme Saints setting up the Golden Wheel Great Formation, its power will be unmatched. Even if the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Nine Great Clans join forces to attack us, they will certainly be sent to their doom!" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Great Elder was, aside from the Patriarch, the strongest combatant in the Burning Heaven Sect. With extraordinary talent, he had entered the peak of the Supreme Saint Realm long ago and was rumored to breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor at any moment, stepping over the threshold into the legendary Emperor Realm.
    At this critical juncture for the sect, the Great Elder's return was like a tranquilizer for everyone.
    At this time, the many disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, who were originally gathered at the training ground, had also surged out and arrived at the sect entrance.
    Having just witnessed the Great Formation of the Burning Heaven Sect being breached and their Sect in dire peril, the voice of the Great Elder sounded like a heavenly chant, filling the disciples with excitement.
    "From afar, I saw a mournful energy soaring to the sky at our gate. I wondered what had transpired, only to find that the calamitous ghosts from the Jiuli Ghost Sect had come knocking."
    The Great Elder, with his aura as long as a rainbow and voice as powerful as a bell, spoke out loudly and angrily.
    After speaking, the Great Elder approached Qinchuan, respectfully performed a grand salute, and then handed over a storage ring, whispering, "Young Master Qin, inside here are all the materials you commanded us to find, everything is gathered. Please, sir, save our Patriarch."
    Though the Great Elder's voice was soft, it was still overheard by a black-robed elder of the Netherworld Hall standing aside.
    At this moment, a wave of suspicion arose in his mind.
    The eradication of the patriarch's Soul of the Burning Heaven Sect by the Great Formation was common knowledge to the people of the Netherworld Hall; he was well aware of it, or he wouldn't dare to boldly rally the Nine Great Clans and attack the Burning Heaven Sect.
    But the Great Elder of the Burning Heaven Sect had clearly said it was to ask Qinchuan to save the Patriarch.
    "Isn't Qinchuan a person from the sanctuary?"
    "The sanctuary has schemed for decades to erase the Soul of the patriarch within the Burning Heaven Hall, so why would they send someone to save that old man Chi Hai?"
    Given Qinchuan's extraordinary performance on the training grounds, contradicting the Nine Great Clans at every step, and not at all resembling someone the sanctuary would plant within the Burning Heaven Sect, it seemed as if Qinchuan was truly a supreme elder of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    "Could it be¡ª"
    "He is not a person from the Holy Temple?"
    But he immediately thought of the secret technique Qinchuan had used, and shook his head secretly again, "No, no, that can't be right, there must be something I've overlooked!"
    However hard he racked his brain, he probably wouldn't be able to guess that Qinchuan was the person who had annihilated his Netherworld Hall in the past.
    But he quickly realized, "Regardless of whether Qinchuan is a person from the Holy Temple, he absolutely must not be allowed to heal the ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect."
    At this time, Qinchuan discreetly accepted the storage space, glanced inwardly, and found that all materials for setting up the Soul-Snatching Formation were indeed there.
    He nodded, unconcerned, and said, "With this young master here, the injuries of that brat from the Chi Hai will naturally be as trivial as dust."
    "However, right now, a bunch of rats from the Burning Heaven Sect have come, and it will require the Great Elder to make a move, to exterminate this group of filthy rats."
    Qinchuan's voice was not loud, but it was clear and audible, reaching the ears of everyone present.
    Han Feng's expression turned cold, and his gaze darkened.
    "Insolent brat, you insult my sect, killed my son and my brother. Just now I was busy breaking the formation and had not yet settled the account with you. To this point, you still act so arrogantly. Once I break through the turtle shell of the Burning Heaven Sect's Great Formation, your blood will be the first I use to appease my son's spirit in heaven!"
    "And who do you think you are? How dare a mere motley crew like you speak of breaking the Great Emperor's Formation, it's laughably idiotic."
    Qinchuan stood with his spear, the corners of his robe fluttering without wind, his gaze contemptuously sweeping across the crowd, disdainfully saying, "With this young master presiding over this place, even if your ten great sects joined forces, what can you do? The Great Emperor Formation will surely send you scurrying back with your tails between your legs. If you don't believe it, try breaking the formation."
    Although this Fusang Golden Wheel Formation was created by Chi Tian, it had become much more powerful after he had guided its modification, and he had full confidence in it.
    Just a moment ago, when Shi Hun had substituted in, the Great Formation hadn't yet unleashed thirty percent of its power and had already withstood two waves of attacks from the Nine Great Sects. Now that the Great Elder had returned, the thirty-odd people before him were of no consequence!
    As Qinchuan spoke, the Great Elder had already soared into the heart of the Formation.
    "Rise!"
    In that instant.
    A colossal starlight emerged beneath the feet of the elders within the Formation, with blue-purple flames surging from the depths of Fusang Mountain. The thick Fire Spiritual Energy condensed with the Great Dao and Law around it, intertwining with each other.
    The rich Fire Spiritual Energy ascended, condensing in the air, and fused with the Golden Wheel.
    Before long, a giant Xuanwu, burning with purple True Fire and of a formidable size, appeared in the sky. The original Golden Wheel split into four, transforming into the Xuanwu's four limbs.
    This Xuanwu was so enormous that one couldn't see its head at a glance, as if the whole Fusang Mountain lay beneath its belly; its body filled one's entire field of vision. In the presence of this creature, the numerous massive ghosts and black dragons seemed no bigger than a single foot of the Xuanwu.
    The aura exuding from Xuanwu enveloped over half of Fusang Mountain, with heavy Dao energy pouring down. People from the Ten Great Clans immediately felt an overwhelming presence pressing down on them, as if a mountain lay on their shoulders.
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    The Xuanwu shifted, a foot rising up and stamping down towards the crowd. In that moment, they all felt as if the sky had collapsed upon them, an immense pressure flooding their hearts, making it hard to even breathe.
    "All elders, heed my command! Exert all your strength to break the Formation!"
    Seeing the emergence of the Xuanwu, both Han Feng and the man in the black robe thought simultaneously that something was wrong. They hadn't expected that the Golden Wheel Great Formation, when combined with six Supreme Saints, would possess such power. Without hesitation, they ordered everyone to act in unison.
    The people seemed to realize the power of the Burning Heaven Sect's Formation, knowing that if they didn't break the Formation quickly, they all might perish right there.
    In an instant, the ten great elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect made their move, the gates of the ghost realm opening with countless specters surging forth, as black dragons roared fiercely.
    The elders from the great sects, whether it was the Heavenly Sword Sect or the Thousand Star Gate, or any of the remaining sects, spared nothing, unleashing their Divine Skills. Bright light erupted, dazzling godly glimmers flashing as they all hurled their attacks towards the Xuanwu's feet.

 Chapter 322 The Great Calamity of Burning Heaven

    Instantly, divine skills and Dao magic danced together in the void, with streams of light and principles intertwining, and the rumbling of explosions sounding incessantly.
    Yet how terrifying was the Golden Wheel Great Formation, with the six Supreme Saints as its pivotal points? The Xuanwu's gigantic feet trod down, and no matter what divine skills or formations were unleashed by the people from the ten major sects, they were as trivial as scratching an itch against the feet of the Xuanwu, posing not the slightest threat.
    "This Golden Wheel Great Formation is truly terrifying!"
    The robed elder's gaze flickered, watching the enormous creature in the sky with an uncertain look.
    Only now did he finally understand why their master had arranged for the Nine Great Clans to come and disrupt the Burning Heaven Sect's elder competition, to deplete the strength of the Burning Heaven Sect's elders.
    With the six Supreme Saints of the Burning Heaven Sect setting up this formation, the elders of the ten sects, including more than ten Supreme Saints and two at the peak of Supreme Saint, were suppressed without any power to fight back. Judging by the situation, even a Quasi-Emperor coming to break the formation would probably have to expend a considerable amount of effort.
    After a long while, the golden-lit Xuanwu grew more and more valiant in battle, with the majority of black dragons formed by the condensed ghost gates and ghostly qi being crushed to dust under its feet.
    The elders of the ten sects felt the pressure increasing, gradually becoming somewhat overwhelmed.
    "This is bad! If this continues, in less than half an hour, we will be suppressed by this formation!"
    Many sect elders sighed deeply, with the Xuanwu before them like an insurmountable peak.
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were merciless, whether it was the Jiuli Ghost Sect or the Heavenly Sword Sect who dared to invade, they had to be prepared for a one-way journey.
    "Boom!"
    The Xuanwu's massive foot obliterated the last ghost gate in the void, and then its thunderous feet stomped toward the elders.
    "My life is over!"
    Seeing the Xuanwu unmoved above their heads, there was nothing the crowd could do to break the formation, and many elders looked up to the sky in despair, sighing deeply.
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    Suddenly, a series of "dongs" of drum beats came from the junction of the sky in the distance.
    This drumming was urgent and high-pitched, majestic and resounding through the heavens, each beat seemed to carry a high-spirited, blood-boiling intent to strike straight at the heart.
    "What is this¡ª"
    "Is this a war drum?"
    Chi Shan frowned, his eyes concentrating on the distance, only to see auspicious clouds coming from afar, with hundreds of people standing upon them, each clad in Golden Armor, holding magical treasures, with grand and imposing auras, making his heart beat uncontrollably.
    When war drums sound, the military formation appears!
    This was unmistakably the Supreme Magic Treasure of the Imperial Family, and now that it sounded at the gates of the Burning Heaven Sect, Chi Shan guessed instantly, "It's the Jiuxiang Ancient Country!"
    Sure enough, before long, hundreds of Golden Armored Soldiers on flying mounts arrived above the Burning Heaven Sect.
    "The Jiuxiang Golden Armored Army!"
    Seeing this scene unfold before their eyes, the Burning Heaven Sect's elders didn't know what had happened and cried out in astonishment.
    "It's the legendary Jiuxiang Golden Armored Army!"
    Within this domain, to establish a nation, one not only needed an Emperor Realm powerhouse but also control over a military formation.
    The military formation was a killing machine among humans, gathering countless Low Rank cultivators into a Great Formation powerful enough to entrap enemies several ranks higher.
    The Jiuxiang Ancient Country stood strong to the south of Tianyuan, able to repeatedly overpower the Tianyuan Nation because the Jiuxiang Ancient Country possessed an invincible army¡ªthe Jiuxiang Golden Armored Army!
    The Jiuxiang Golden Armored Army consisted of three hundred soldiers. The least among them were also at the realm of a Supreme Saint.
    An Invincible Army Formation composed of three hundred Supreme Saints was unstoppable on the battlefield. Wherever they went, they were invincible. Even if a Quasi-Emperor accidentally entered, they would need to expend a significant amount of effort to break free. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect looked intently and saw the Golden Armored Soldiers approaching through the skies, no less than a hundred of them¡ªthis was already a third of the entire Golden Armored Army.
    "The Burning Heaven Sect has no prior grudge with the Jiuxiang Imperial Family; why has the Jiuxiang Golden Armored Army suddenly deployed to the Burning Heaven Sect?"
    The majority of disciples and elders in the Burning Heaven Sect were still unaware that the Jiuxiang Ancient Country had been scheming against them for a long time, and now an ominous thought unwittingly rose in their hearts.
    "The Nine Great Clans gathered at our Burning Heaven Sect! Could it be that the Jiuxiang Ancient Country also wants to intervene?"
    The elders had no idea that, except for the Jiuli Ghost Sect, the remaining eight of the Nine Great Clans had united against the Burning Heaven Sect due to the machinations of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    When the hundred Golden Armored Soldiers arrived at the gate of the Burning Heaven Sect, the one leading them was an elder with white whiskers and a long beard, his face as serene as an ancient well. He didn't speak much, but when he did, it was with indifference, "All soldiers follow my command, set the formation, break the mountain!"
    "What¡ª"
    "They really are here to target my Fiery Sky Lineage!"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, who were watching from a distance, had never seen such a scene before. Seeing the Golden Armored Army of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country arriving without a word and immediately ordering the destruction of the mountain, they were both shocked and furious.
    In the world of cultivation, although it's a world where the strong prey on the weak, the conquest between sects still needs a justified cause.
    The Nine Great Clans had previously come under the pretext of sparring, but now the Jiuxiang Ancient Country didn't even bother to give a reason before attacking, which infuriated the elders and disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    The soldiers in the Golden Armor swiftly shifted positions, quickly forming a hundred-man army formation.
    At that moment, the momentum of the Army Formation was like a rainbow; one hundred Supreme Saints emitted dazzling light, and numerous Great Dao Principles surged out, condensing into a Golden Armored War God holding a Battle Axe in the void.
    The Golden Armored War God opened its eyes, shooting out a burst of brilliance that swept over everyone. The people of the Burning Heaven Sect suddenly felt as though their hearts had been fiercely struck, and they abruptly stalled.
    The Golden Armored War God leaped up, with the Battle Axe turning into a cold gleam that fiercely slashed at the Xuanwu's hefty leg above.
    "Boom¡ª"
    The giant axe struck the Xuanwu's leg as stout as a pillar reaching for the heavens, with a deafening blast that echoed through the entire sky.
    The collision of Daos burst forth with a blinding and gorgeous divine light. The interweaving of Daos and principles caused a massive explosion, with an extremely dazzling light and a hazy fog that obscured everyone's vision.
    After a while, when the dazzling light dissipated and the dust settled, the original scene appeared.
    Everyone looked intently to see a huge crack upon the incredibly stout leg of the Xuanwu.
    "What!"
    "This Xuanwu was formed by condensing the dense Fire Spiritual Energy and the profound Earth Spiritual Energy of Fusang Mountain, exceptionally hard, and yet it was split open by his single axe!"
    Chi Shan and the others all changed color. Although they had long known that the Army Formation of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country was formidable, the full force of the opponent's strike still exceeded their expectations.
    "All elders, exert full power, and coordinate with the Army Formation!"
    The elder in a black robe was the first to react, calling out loudly.
    The elders who had already been in despair now had their fighting spirit restored, the Mana in their bodies churned tumultuously, the divine light was overwhelming, and Divine Skills emerged endlessly.
    The intervention of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Army Formation greatly increased the pressure on the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Under the continuous heavy blows from the Battle Axe, the light emanating from the four-legged Xuanwu gradually dimmed.
    With each strike of the giant axe upon the Xuanwu, the elders could clearly sense a terrifying force transmitted over from one end of the Great Formation.
    And at that moment, the Divine Skills of the elders from the Ten Great Sects were launched one after another.
    Caught between attacks from both front and rear, the elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were hard-pressed to cope, and danger loomed large.
    "We're finished!"
    "All the Ten Great Sects united against us, plus the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Invincible Golden Armored Army Formation, even if this Great Formation were stronger, it cannot withstand so many attackers!"
    The disciples within the Burning Heaven Sect were now ashen-faced, thinking such thoughts.
    Even the elders who were holding out within the Great Formation also began to harbor an ominous thought.
    "Today¡ª"
    "My Burning Heaven Sect is truly facing its destruction!"

 Chapter 323 Whats the Panic?

    "Boom! Rumble! Rumble!"
    The War God wielding the battle axe continued to chop at the Xuan turtle, axe after axe. The originally Dao Magic-condensed corporeal Xuan turtle gradually dimmed and turned translucent.
    "Is heaven truly determined to annihilate our Burning Heaven Sect!"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were terror-stricken, as the sect was one of the four great powers of the Tianyuan Ancient Nation. They had never experienced such humiliation, and numerous low-realm menial disciples had already been scared out of their wits, their speech trembling. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Quick, go and invite the Elder Ancestor!"
    At that moment, a disciple seemed to recall something and suddenly spoke out.
    "Yes, go quickly and ask the Elder Ancestor to face the enemy!"
    "Given the current situation, only the Elder Ancestor's intervention can resolve this!"
    Rumors of the Elder Ancestor's spiritual demise had long been circulating within the sect, but there were no concrete proofs of such claims. Once this suggestion was made, everyone clung to it like a lifeline, disregarding whether the Elder Ancestor had truly passed away, and voiced their agreement.
    "That's right, within our Burning Heaven Sect we still have the Elder Ancestor, who will surely repel the enemy!"
    With the ten great sects joining forces and the Military Formation of the Supreme Saint Experts from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, the Burning Heaven Sect might truly not survive this disaster without the Elder Ancestor.
    Now, everyone could only pin their sole hope on the Elder Ancestor, wishing that the rumor of his demise was indeed just that¡ªa rumor.
    Immediately,
    a protector within the Burning Heaven Sect indeed disengaged himself to hurriedly head toward the Burning Heaven Hall.
    Qinchuan stood not far from the crowd, his understanding of their inner thoughts and spoken ideas crystal clear.
    "Stop right there, the Elder Ancestor is at a critical juncture in his seclusion and cannot be disturbed by anyone."
    Qinchuan immediately spoke out and rebuked, stopping the protector in his tracks.
    "Elder Qinchuan! What do you think you're doing?"
    One of the protectors stepped forward from the crowd and demanded angrily, "It is important that the Elder Ancestor is in seclusion, but the Burning Heaven Sect is facing a crisis of life and death! If the Elder Ancestor does not come out in time and our Fiery Sky Lineage suffers annihilation, can you take responsibility?"
    The protector's words were passionate and resonated with many disciples, who echoed his sentiments and voiced their condemnation of Qinchuan.
    "At this critical moment of life and death for our Sect, Elder Qin, why do you stop us from inviting the Elder Ancestor? What are your intentions?"
    "Could it be that the Elder Ancestor has truly passed away as the rumors say?"
    Qinchuan's gaze sharpened as he noticed that the protector's Qi was tinged with the presence of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, leaving no doubt that this man was also a mole from Jiuxiang.
    The protector's urgency in requesting the Elder Ancestor to emerge was not a sudden pang of conscience or a true desire to find hope for the Burning Heaven Sect. He already knew the Elder Ancestor's Soul was fragmented and his life hung by a thread. Requesting the Elder Ancestor now would not fend off the enemy; rather, it would disrupt his spirit. At best, it could drive the Elder Ancestor into cultivation deviation, with no hope of recovery; at worst, it could result in the immediate scattering of his soul.
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent as he scoffed, "It's just a military formation, what's there to panic about?"
    The disciples and protectors were all startled.
    With the enemy at their gates and even the Mountain Protection Array unable to stop the people from the ten great sects, who else could resist the enemy?
    "Could it be, Elder Qinchuan, that you are capable of repelling the enemy?"
    One of the disciples asked cautiously.
    No sooner had the disciple finished speaking than a person stepped forward. It was none other than Gong Hong, the protector.
    This Gong Hong was a mole planted within the Burning Heaven Sect by the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, and he had been brutally humiliated by Qinchuan in front of numerous disciples at the Dao Magic courtyard. He harbored a deep resentment towards Qinchuan and could not help but sneer.
    "Although Elder Qinchuan has some abilities and has schemed against even a Supreme Saint Expert, the enemy they are facing is the Military Formation of the Supreme Saint Experts from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country. This is not something that can be broken with underhanded moves."
    Many clueless disciples joined in, saying, "Indeed, Elder Qinchuan, the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Military Formation is unparalleled by even our Sect's Mountain Protection Array. Naturally, you also cannot break the formation; it would be better to quickly invite the Elder Ancestor to come forth!"
    Qinchuan smirked dismissively and said, "Jiuxiang Ancient Country is nothing special; there's no need for the ancestors to take action, let alone for this young master to make a move."
    The disciples and protectors understood Qinchuan's implication¡ªthis youngster was even elevating his status above that of the ancestors, leaving them dizzy with shock.
    "This kid, still as arrogant as ever¡ª"
    "Alas, Elder Qin has gone mad!"
    Seeing Qinchuan refuse to ask the ancestors for help, and given his recent feat of slaying a Supreme Saint, no one dared to barge in rashly; they could only curse him silently for his stubbornness, bringing ruin upon the Fiery Sky Lineage.
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    As the crowd conversed, another loud boom echoed from above, the huge Xuan Turtle in the void suddenly collapsed, and the rolling Great Dao Principles tumbled down, scattering everywhere.
    The elders in the formation immediately felt an overwhelming backlash force surging back at them.
    The crowd felt their blood surge, with the six Supreme Saints experiencing the most intense backlash. Chi Shan and others tasted sweetness in their throats and suddenly spat out fresh blood.
    "The Golden Wheel Great Formation, broken!"
    Everyone stood frozen in place. Although they had anticipated the outcome, they still found it hard to believe that their Fiery Sky Lineage, having stood on Divine Wilderness Continent for a hundred thousand years as part of the Great Emperor Clans, had their Mountain Protection Array breached today.
    "Elder Qin has led our Burning Heaven Sect astray!"
    "Had we sought the ancestor's help earlier, how could we have fallen to today's state?"
    The disciples were especially heartbroken, showing signs of agony on their faces.
    With the Mountain Protection Array broken, the Burning Heaven Sect existed in name only!
    After today, the name "Burning Heaven" would disappear.
    The disciples were desolate and downcast, their spirit to fight completely lost with the Great Formation broken.
    The ten dominant sects and Jiuxiang Ancient Country combined forces to break the Golden Wheel Great Formation. Han Feng stood tall against the wind, high in the sky, looking down upon Qinchuan with a face cold and stern, filled with resentment.
    "Qinchuan, I told you, when the formation breaks, it will be the day you perish. Now that the Great Formation is broken, you can rest easy on your journey to join my son in the Netherworld!"
    Having said that, Han Feng flipped his palm, and a gigantic black Palm Imprint condensed out of the void, directly pressing down towards the top of Qinchuan's head.
    "Hmph, seeking your own death. If you're so worried about your son being lonely on the Netherworld road, then you, as a father, should personally go down and accompany him!"
    Qinchuan looked at him indifferently, then patted the Red Luan and said, "Haven't you been eager to move about already? What are you waiting for?"
    The Red Luan had been itching to try since the Ghost Gate Opening, but Qinchuan had been stopping her. Now, with Qinchuan's permission,
    Her body shuddered, and with wings spread, she turned into a streak of light and charged at Han Feng.
    "Cling¡ª"
    Mid-flight, the Red Luan emitted a clear, resounding phoenix cry.
    The next moment, her body abruptly revealed its true form, the palm-sized figure reverting to the Red Luan's original size.
    Already an aerial dominator, Red Luan's speed was as fast as lightning. With one slap, she transformed the dark Palm Imprint into dust.
    Then, in the next instant, she was in front of Han Shan; her massive beak opened wide, and with one gulp, she swallowed Han Feng whole, without a hint of resistance.
    Back then, the three from Chi Shan couldn't withstand a single attack from Red Luan. With Han Feng believing his victory was assured and being completely unguarded, the very cusp of a Quasi-Emperor, he was now so abruptly ingested by Red Luan.
    The Red Luan's speed was truly too fast. From the moment she took off from Qinchuan's shoulder, shattered the Palm Imprint, to swallowing Han Feng whole,
    all happened in the blink of an eye. Before the crowd could even comprehend what had occurred, Han Feng had vanished into thin air, leaving only a large, majestic bird standing proudly in the sky, looking down on the crowd with disdain.
    "This¡ª"
    "What happened?"

 Chapter 324 Red Luan Shows Its Power

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    "What on earth happened?"
    The elders of the Burning Heaven Sect were not very surprised as they had seen the true form of Red Luan in the Refining Spirit Valley; however, the disciples were looking at each other in disbelief.
    "Could that be the strange bird on Elder Qinchuan's shoulder?"
    A disciple, staring dumbfounded at the majestic Red Luan in the sky, said with his mouth agape.
    Another disciple took a deep breath and exclaimed, "What do you mean 'seems like'? It's definitely the little bird that was on Elder Qinchuan's shoulder!"
    "Damn! I always thought it was just a pet Elder Qinchuan kept for fun. I never imagined it was such a bizarre bird, even a Supreme Saint at the peak couldn't withstand being swallowed by it in one gulp!"
    Another quick-eyed disciple had personally seen Red Luan take off from Qinchuan's shoulder, transform into a massive creature, and ultimately swallow Han Feng whole.
    At that moment, a direct disciple suddenly spoke up, "That's not some bizarre bird, that's the Fusang Red Luan!"
    This direct disciple had once entered the library and seen the Fusang Red Luan mentioned in Ancient Books, so he recognized it at first glance.
    "What¡ª¡ª"
    "Is that the legendary Red Luan that comes to Fusang Mountain every hundred thousand years to snatch the Fusang fruit?"
    The disciples were shocked once again.
    Naturally, everyone had heard of the Fusang Red Luan's name.
    Being a descendant of the Phoenix, though the Phoenix bloodline it contained was no longer abundant, its strength was still terrifying, and few demon beasts could match it.
    It had roamed the Divine Wilderness for over a million years, always inhabiting the Arctic's icy snowfields. When had it ever meekly followed Elder Qinchuan?
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    After their initial puzzlement, the crowd was overjoyed, "The Burning Heaven Sect has a divine beast as its mountain guardian! Our Burning Heaven Sect will surely survive this calamity without harm!"
    The disciples who had earlier accused Qinchuan of endangering the Fiery Sky Lineage were now feeling embarrassed and ashamed. They hadn't expected that Qinchuan actually had a strategy to repel the enemy.
    At this time, the elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect were furiously shaking with anger.
    "Audacious demon beast! Spit out our Sect Leader immediately!"
    "Return our Sect Leader to us!"
    The ten great elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect saw Han Feng being devoured and started shouting out loud, and while shouting, they attacked again, their Divine Skills flying and shining bright as Liu Li, ferociously bombarding Red Luan.
    "Chi Shan, what are you waiting for? Why aren't you re-setting the formation?"
    Hearing this, the elders quickly understood, exchanged glances, and the mana in their bodies surged once more. The Golden Wheel Great Formation began to operate again.
    Countless Great Dao principles emerged from beneath the formation, converging slowly towards Red Luan.
    Not long after, the Dao patterns converged on Red Luan from all directions.
    The already beautiful and resplendent Red Luan, faintly bearing a hint of the Phoenix's aura, was now surrounded by a dazzling purple-blue flame that soared skyward, almost scorching the entire Sea Fusang Mountain. At that moment, it truly resembled a Phoenix reborn from Nirvana.
    The Golden Wheel Great Formation was already extremely powerful, and now that the formation's momentum was all focused on enhancing Red Luan, their fusion had pushed Red Luan's combat power to a terrifying level.
    Red Luan cried out and suddenly dove towards the ten great elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
    "You scoundrels!"
    The ten great elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect were well aware of Red Luan's terrifying power, and now that it was boosted by the formation, they feared they were no match for it. They shifted their forms, and the formation changed once more.
    The ten of them coordinated exceptionally well, having practiced combined attack formations from a young age. The changes in the formation came as second nature to them, instantly transitioning into a defensive formation.
    A giant ghost head emerged, enveloping them in the center. Its mouth wide open, revealing long, sharp fangs, with a pinpoint of crimson in the depths of its eerie, deep-set eyes. Fearsome and ghastly, it howled and clawed towards the oncoming Red Luan.
    ```
    But what the people did not realize was that the Red Luan was a descendant of the Phoenix.
    In ancient times, the Phoenix enjoyed devouring gods and demons, especially those with souls and spirits, and relished in consuming them.
    When the Red Luan's bloodline was stimulated as the Ghost Dragon appeared in the world, it wanted to soar into the skies to devour it but was stopped by Qinchuan. Now, seeing the Ghost Head condensed from the ghostly qi, it looked like a delicacy to her eyes.
    "Clang¡ª" The Red Luan emitted a clear and piercing phoenix cry, opening its massive maw.
    The ten Great Elders within the depth of the Ghost Head suddenly felt an enormous suction force pulling them toward the sky.
    The suction grew stronger, and it wasn't long before the ten Great Elders could no longer resist; all ten were sucked into the belly of the Red Luan.
    The members of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had arrived with much fanfare, but now, none were spared; all became a meal in the belly of the Red Luan.
    On any ordinary day, although the Red Luan could hold its own against the ten Great Elders, it definitely could not have swallowed them so effortlessly.
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    But today,
    Under the empowerment of the Burning Heaven Sect's Mountain Protection Array, her body was filled with surging Divine Power, and with the uninterrupted supply of the Great Dao Principles, dealing with the mere ten elders of the Jiuli was certainly not a challenge.
    After swallowing the people from the Jiuli Ghost Sect, the Red Luan glanced at the people within the Golden Armored Army Formation, then shifted its gaze to the members of the Nine Great Clans inside the Great Formation, before finally locking its eyes on the black-robed elder.
    The black-robed elder, a descendant of the Netherworld Hall, possessed an unusual Power of the Divine Soul, which made him an immediate target for the Red Luan.
    With the support of the Great Formation's power, it spread its wings and dove toward the black-robed elder once again.
    "How brazen! To even consider our venerated one!"
    The Golden Armored Army's white-bearded elder saw that the Red Luan was attempting to devour the black-robed elder and bellowed in anger; immediately, the Golden Armored Formation began to operate.
    In the void, the War God wielding the Battle Axe once again flew into motion, turning into a beam of light that fiercely slashed towards the Red Luan.
    The Axe Edge softly gleamed with a chilling light, and faced with such an attack, even the Red Luan did not dare to resist head-on.
    It promptly turned in midair, giving up on the black-robed elder, and as its wings flared, flames rose up, producing a fiery red blade woven from the Great Dao Principles, which met the Battle Axe in the War God's hand.
    "Boom¡ª" The blade clashing against the Battle Axe resulted in a thunderous noise, and the Dao Principles surged like towering waves.
    Both the unbeatable War God and the Red Luan took a half-step back at the same moment, seemingly evenly matched for an instant.
    But the Red Luan, being a living creature, responded more quickly and agilely.
    The next moment, it spread its wings and shrunk in size by half.
    Even though its swallowing power was far from that of its full size, its speed increased instantly.
    With a whoosh, it had already flown behind the Golden Armored War God, slashing across the sky with its blade, which carried both Fire Spiritual Energy and the Great Dao Principles, and stabbed directly into the War God's back shoulder.
    With a "hiss," a fine crack immediately appeared on the back shoulder of the Golden Armored War God.
    The War God's figure stumbled and spun around to strike back, but the Red Luan's figure was so fast that it had already flown away by then.
    For a time, the two of them chased each other in the void, Divine Skills and Great Dao Principles flying wildly, with light and shadow flickering, turning the entire sky into their battlefield.
    But as time passed, the Red Luan's advantage grew increasingly apparent.
    With the support of the Great Formation and relying on its speed advantage, the Invincible War God formed by the Invincible Army Formation of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country showed signs of impending collapse.
    After a while, the Golden Armored War God's body was riddled with holes, revealing countless punctures with Divine Power leaking out from each hole continuously.
    At this point, the one hundred Golden Armored Saints were flushed with red faces, clearly also enduring tremendous pressure.
    If this were to continue, it wouldn't be long before the Golden Armored Army would surely be defeated!

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    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were beyond excited, their hearts surging with high spirits.
    This was the legendary mythical beast Red Luan, which in the past descended upon Fusang Mountain solely to compete for the Fusang fruit, but now it was battling for the Burning Heaven Sect.
    The Golden Armored War God at this moment was dim and faint, its body already semi-transparent and on the verge of collapse.
    The countenance of the white-bearded old man within the Golden Armored Army Formation had turned from red to pale.
    He was at the eye of the Golden Armored Formation, and naturally, he bore the brunt of the backlash, clearly at his wits' end after battling the Red Luan.
    "Boom¡ª¡ª"
    As the Red Luan's wing-blades sliced across the chest of the Golden Armored War God, the enormous being, formed by concentration, finally could hold no longer. With a bang, it burst apart, and the Great Dao Principles scattered explosively, dissipating the Golden Armored War God into the heavens and earth.
    Before the people of the Burning Heaven Sect could celebrate their victory against the Golden Armored Formation, something unexpected happened.
    A roar erupted once again in the dome of the sky.
    "How dare you impudent beasts obstruct the affairs of the Netherworld Hall!"
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    This furor exploded out of nowhere, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, echoing in everyone's ears.
    Upon hearing this roar, everyone felt as insignificant as ants at the foot of a mountain. Many disciples could not withstand the tremendous Dao Magic within the roar and sat down with a thud, stunned.
    Even the senior members of the Burning Heaven Sect couldn't help but feel a compulsion to bow down in reverence. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    At this instant, everyone was terrified.
    "Who is it? A mere voice that possesses such dreadful power."
    "Could it be¡ª¡ª"
    The thought everyone had, yet dared not fully consider, but in the next moment, two beams of rainbow light shot from the distance. Despite being far away, the immeasurable imperial might and the Great Emperor's aura immediately confirmed the unrealistic idea in everyone's minds.
    "Those are Quasi-Emperors!"
    "And not just one! Two Quasi-Emperors have descended upon the Burning Heaven Sect simultaneously!"
    The two beams of rainbow light flashed by, and in an instant, they arrived at the peak of the Burning Heaven Sect, appearing above.
    One of the newcomers was shrouded in a black robe, dressed identically to the elders of the Nine Great Clans. Qinchuan recognized him; it was the distinctive garb of the Netherworld Hall.
    The other person had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a fair complexion, with an athletic build, resembling a graceful middle-aged nobleman. Hanging at his waist was a jade pendant with a nine-snouted elephant, highlighting his noble identity as a member of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Imperial Family.
    Both extended their palms simultaneously, joining forces to suppress the Red Luan bird.
    The united front of the two Quasi-Emperors was majestic, as if the heavens above were collapsing, the vault of heaven shattering with the overwhelming Imperial Might enveloping everything.
    The Red Luan was no match, instantly terrified and thrown into disarray. Its beautiful wings fluttered as it soared frantically towards Qinchuan.
    "Beast, kneel before the Emperor, submit to me at once!"
    The voice of the black-robed Quasi-Emperor was cold as ice as he bellowed.
    As he spoke, his hands moved even faster. The Red Luan, seeing the Quasi-Emperor's overwhelming power bearing down, without a moment to spare, shrank its form once more, turning into a palm-sized bird.
    Reaching the pinnacle of speed, shimmering like flowing light, it instantly escaped from the Quasi-Emperor's grasp and flew back to perch on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    Only then did she flap her wings, which were personified, and pat her chest, her heart still racing, "That was close! So close!"
    Afterward, she chirped and squealed again, "Master, those two big guys bullied little Red Luan!"
    Qinchuan lovingly patted her tiny head and said, "Wait and see how your master deals with these two bullies."
    At that moment, the leading old man in the Golden Armor saw the two Quasi-Emperors, a hint of joy on his face. He stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Welcome the Quasi-Emperors!"
    The Quasi-Emperor with the jade pendant at his waist was always exuding the aura of a superior, always dignified and graceful. Although he was a Quasi-Emperor, and high in status, he waved his hand in a calm and composed manner, smiling, "No need for formalities."
    Although the Emperor had sent you to break the formation, he was worried that something unexpected might occur mid-way and specially dispatched me and Elder Zhong to aid in the task. Unexpectedly, we arrived just in time."
    By this time, the members of the Burning Heaven Sect had already been suppressed by the aura emanating from the two Quasi-Emperors and dared not even breathe too loudly.
    Although the conversation between the Imperial Quasi-Emperor and the Golden Armored elder was in hushed tones, it was clearly audible to everyone present.
    At that moment, the members of the Burning Heaven Sect fell into despair once again.
    "Even if the Burning Heaven Sect's ancient forebear were to appear, they would not be a match for two combined Quasi-Emperors."
    The glimmer of hope that had just risen was instantly extinguished.
    At that moment, only Qinchuan remained unafraid, the Great Dao Principles emanating from the Starry Sky Great Formation winding beneath his feet. With a flicker of his figure, he instantly soared into the sky, standing before the two Quasi-Emperors.
    He dug at his ear, his expression indifferent, dismissively saying, "What dogs and cats have appeared, daring to run amok in my Burning Heaven Sect's domain!"
    The moment Qinchuan's words fell, everyone was shocked, and a hush fell over the entire mountain gate.
    Not just the Burning Heaven Sect's elders and disciples, but even the elders of the Nine Great Clans and the Golden Armored Warriors of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country exchanged bewildered looks.
    "Holy shit!"
    "Is this guy insane?"
    "These are Quasi-Emperors, and he dares to be disrespectful?"
    A Quasi-Emperor is high above; how could one in the Meridian Opening Realm dare to provoke them?
    The elders of the Nine Great Clans looked at Qinchuan as if he were a fool, while the Golden Armored elder berated sharply, "Audacious scoundrel, to offend the might of a Quasi-Emperor, kneel down and admit your mistake at once."
    Qinchuan touched the bloody paint on his long spear and glanced at him, scoffing, "Who are you to speak? Nothing more than a dog under a Quasi-Emperor, how dare you bark so loudly before your master has spoken?"
    Only the two Quasi-Emperors stood high above in the clouds. Although they stood at the same height as Qinchuan, their demeanor was lofty and condescending, not angry but laughing instead.
    The two had already stepped into the Emperor Realm. Although only Quasi-Emperors, they were already considered mighty figures in the Divine Wilderness Continent, and facing the defiance of an ant, of course, they would only laugh it off and not take it to heart.
    Just as an elephant would not deign to deliberately stamp out an ant.
    The Quasi-Emperor from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Imperial Family seemed more interested in the Red Luan on Qinchuan's shoulder, chuckling, "Interesting, truly interesting. A tiny ant has actually made a Divine Beast willingly recognize a master."
    Having said that, he turned to the black-robed Quasi-Emperor beside him and added, "Elder Zhong, what means do you think the boy used to subjugate this Red Luan?"
    The black-robed elder, his face hidden behind a mask of dark metal, replied in a deep and sinister voice, "No matter what means he employed, this old one will know once the Soul-Searching Technique is applied."
    Qinchuan was shocked, never expecting he'd be ignored, but he quickly came to terms with it.
    The two Quasi-Emperors did not even spare Qinchuan a glance, but the Imperial Might they exuded rolled out like raging river waters, endless and relentless, crushing towards the members of the Burning Heaven Sect at the mountain gate.
    The Quasi-Emperor of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country stepped forward, his voice booming like a bell, "To all of the Burning Heaven Sect, those who do not wish to die, descend from the mountain now. I grant you the time of one cup of tea to escape for your lives! After a quarter-hour, not a single soul shall remain in Fusang Mountain's Fusang Palace!"

 Chapter 326 The Difficulty of Burning Heaven

    This person was as gentle as jade, his speech devoid of any arrogance, yet he was incredibly domineering, leaving no room for questions or rebuttals.
    "What?"
    As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the people within the Burning Heaven Sect changed drastically again.
    "With a Quasi-Emperor making a move, my Fiery Sky Lineage no longer has a chance to live."
    The hearts of many disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were filled with despair.
    If, just as the Golden Armored Army Formation had arrived at the gates of the Burning Heaven Sect, people were still clinging onto a sliver of hope that the ancestor would exit seclusion and defeat the opponents...
    But now, with two Quasi-Emperors making their arrival together, even if the ancestor exited seclusion, he would be unable to save the Burning Heaven Sect.
    The entire gate front of the Burning Heaven Sect was desolate, silent as the grave, even the elders at this moment bowed their heads in silence, their faces twisted, staring at Chi Shan with unbearable frustration.
    They knew that without the ancestor emerging from seclusion and no Quasi-Emperor to preside over the Golden Wheel Great Formation, they were absolutely no match for the two Quasi-Emperors joined together.
    Even Chi Shan was feeling uneasy now.
    "With two Quasi-Emperors pressing down, can Young Master Qin be their opponent?"
    But seeing Qinchuan still composed and calm, without the slightest panic, Chi Shan began to settle down a bit.
    Immediately stepping forward, he stood aloft in the sky, and spoke loudly, "Elders, disciples, today's great calamity of the Burning Heaven Sect, although I do not know where the Fiery Sky Lineage has erred, the two Quasi-Emperors have come unprovoked. We have been driven to the brink of destruction. To avoid further slaughter, those who wish to leave the mountain may do so now."
    "If by some stroke of luck, the Fiery Sky Lineage survives this ordeal, the Burning Heaven Sect will still welcome the elders back." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Chi Shan's words were earnest and heartfelt, stirring a complex range of feelings among the listeners.
    Just as Chi Shan's voice fell, a rough voice as loud as thunder rang out.
    "What is Sect Leader saying? Having been with the Fiery Sky Lineage for dozens of years, now that the Sect is in crisis, we should live and die together. How can there be any reason to flee alone?"
    Qinchuan looked over and saw that it was the disciple called Lei Heng speaking. After speaking, he swung his arm, raised it high, and shouted, "In life we belong to Burning Heaven, in death we are still its spirit!"
    "Exactly, we would rather die than bend the knee!"
    "In life we belong to Burning Heaven, in death we are still its spirit!"
    "In life we belong to Burning Heaven, in death we are still its spirit!"
    Xiao Qing, Huang Tian, Yu Chiye, and others, including Jiang Yan, who had just been promoted to Sect Leader's personal disciple a few days ago, all roared loudly.
    Having been in the Sect for so long, those who coveted life and feared death wouldn't just abandon the Sect to escape on their own when the enemy came knocking at their door. How would that be any different from those treacherous and unloyal scoundrels?
    For a moment, many disciples were swept up in a surge of spirit, forgetting fear, vowing to advance or retreat together with the Sect.
    But at this moment, suddenly another sardonic voice arose.
    "Hmph, why do we cultivators practice cultivation? Is it not to seek higher realms, even to pursue immortality? I refuse to be a part of a funeral for the Burning Heaven Sect."
    The crowd looked intently and saw that it was none other than Gong Hong, the protector.
    "Protector Gong, you..."
    Many disciples were stunned, unable to believe that amidst such a crisis, while none of the disciples had retreated, Protector Gong Hong would utter such discouraging words. Immediately, many disciples spoke, sneering and mocking, "Protector Gong, everyone has their own aspirations. If you are afraid to die, you may leave the mountain now, no need for these sarcastic remarks."
    Protector Gong waved his hand dismissively and said with a shake of his head, "Leave the mountain, why should I do that? Right now is a perfect opportunity to rise to greatness. If I were to leave now, would I not be missing out on the chance to join the Imperial Family of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom?"
    The protector Gong Hong, having spoken, soared into the sky amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd and went directly before the two great Quasi-Emperors, prostrating himself and saying, "I, Gong Hong, am willing to leave the Burning Heaven Sect and join the Jiuxiang Imperial Family, beseeching the Quasi-Emperor's grace for approval."
    The Quasi-Emperor of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom's Imperial Family chuckled, nodding his head with approval, "Hahaha, the wise are those who recognize the situation."
    After he spoke, he surveyed the crowd with a discerning gaze, sweeping his eyes across everyone and spoke indifferently, "From the lowest-ranking disciples to the elder sect leaders of the Fiery Sky Lineage, if you leave the Burning Heaven Sect without a better place to go, you are welcome to join our Jiuxiang lineage. The Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom's cultivation resources far exceed those of the mere Burning Heaven Sect, and we will certainly not treat you unfairly."
    This scene occurred so suddenly that had Gong Hong simply left the mountain, it would have been one thing, but no one expected Gong Hong to defect and join the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom on the spot.
    Many disciples were now filled with righteous indignation and started cursing out loud.
    Lin Qingtian, who was Gong Hong's master, could not help but curse furiously, "Gong Hong, you scoundrel, how dare you commit such a treacherous act of betrayal against your master and ancestors?"
    But after hearing the words of the Quasi-Emperor, many disciples also began to entertain different thoughts in their hearts. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
    Gong Hong's words were not without reason; cultivators seek eternal, carefree life, so if one knows a path is wrong, why follow it to the end?
    Moreover, the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom's strength was far beyond that of the Burning Heaven Sect; joining the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom would also be a fortuitous event.
    As the crowd pondered, dozens more people flew out from among them and headed straight for the direction of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom's Golden Armored Army Formation, clearly indicating that they, too, were defectors.
    "This¡ª"
    "How can this be?"
    Lei Heng was surprised to see so many elders and disciples switch sides in an instant, and upon closer inspection, he even noticed three elders among them.
    "How did Elder Mo also defect to the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom?"
    Within that group of people, the disciples recognized a familiar figure and couldn't help but cry out in shock.
    Elder Mo was one of the three elders who defected to the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, with strength reaching the Great Saint Realm Early Stage. Among the many elders of the Burning Heaven Sect, he was considered to be at the forefront, and now he had unexpectedly joined the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom as well.
    The others did not know, but Qin knew the defectors were nothing but spies planted by other sects within the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Having fulfilled their mission, these spies would naturally be the first to defect, not staying within the Burning Heaven Sect. Those who continued to leave would be the true disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Sure enough, seeing so many disciples and elders defect at once, many of those with shaky Dao Hearts began to waver.
    "If even Elder Mo has defected to the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, otherwise¡ª"
    Though the disciple didn't finish his sentence, the implication was clear.
    Another disciple caught on and immediately said, "Staying with the Burning Heaven Sect means facing eradication, with all achievements turning to dust; but by joining the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, perhaps we could get more cultivation resources and further improve our strength. Even if we don't join the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, I advise all fellow disciples to still descend the mountain. Why let pride cost us our lives for nothing?"
    After finishing, the disciple flew towards the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom's Golden Armored Army Formation, joining the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom.
    Many disciples shared this mindset, and seeing someone taking the lead, more began to trickle out from the crowd.
    Some couldn't resist the temptation of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom and defected, yet many disciples didn't defect but instead flew out of the sect's gate and away from the Burning Heaven grounds.
    As disciples continuously left, what was once a bustling grounds became sparse, and at this moment, less than half remained, leaving the area eerily empty.
    Even several protectors realized there was no chance left and hurriedly fled from there.
    However, Qin saw everything clearly; most of those who left were disciples and protectors, but apart from the three spies from other sects, no elder of the Burning Heaven Sect showed cowardice.
    Even Shi Hun and Lin Qingtian stood firm behind Chi Shan, united in their hostility, knowing well that staying would mean a certain death, yet without a hint of regret.
    This even made Qin change his perspective of the two men.

 Chapter 327 Hitting the Road Together

    One by one, the people at the Sect's gate took their stance, and by now, everyone had made their choice.
    The Burning Heaven Sect originally had several hundred thousand disciples, but as things stood, only about a thousand remained to defend the Sect's gates.
    The disciples and elders were fully aware that neither the Golden Wheel Great Formation nor the ancestor's exit from seclusion could prevent the methods of two Quasi-Emperors; any resistance would be futile struggle.
    At this moment, the crowd gathered together, encircling Chi Shan and the others with resolute and steadfast expressions, silently waiting for the two Quasi-Emperors to launch their final, fatal strike, ready to face death with magnanimity.
    Indeed, the wind bleakly howled as the waters of Yi were coldly still, a valiant who departs might never return.
    Chi Shan's eyes swept over each person, and even though he had lived for tens of thousands of years and his Dao Heart was incredibly firm, he was still deeply moved; with eyes turning red and a quivering voice, he said, "Fiery Sky Lineage, to have your support, is my, Chi Shan's, fortune!"
    "The Burning Heaven Sect is indeed a Dao Sect of the Imperial Dao. I, Chi Shan, have painstakingly presided over it for tens of thousands of years. Although I did not let it fall into obscurity, I ultimately failed to restore our former glory and instead led such a catastrophe upon our Sect, which truly lets down our ancestors."
    "You all had a slight chance at life, yet you still remained with the Sect, to advance or retreat together with the Sect, Chi Shan is beyond grateful."
    No sooner had his words ended,
    than the surrounding elders and disciples shouted in unison, "Swear to protect Burning Heaven to the death! Live and die with the Sect!"
    "Swear to protect Burning Heaven to the death! Live and die with the Sect!"
    For a moment, the calls echoed through the skies, moving heaven and earth, shaking the land, and even the elders of the Ten Great Clans and the people in the Golden Armor were touched.
    At that moment, only the sound of three claps could be heard.
    One saw a Quasi-Emperor of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Imperial Family stepping forward while clapping, a constant smile on his face as he said with a chuckle, "Good! Good! Good! Such true feelings indeed move one's heart! Such sincere and earnest emotions almost make me reluctant to kill you all!"
    After finishing, his gaze turned towards Fusang Mountain above, and his tone shifted, "However, it's a pity, for I've made a promise before. Since I said I would annihilate all the living beings on Fusang Mountain, I have to keep my word. I will give you one last opportunity. Either submit to the Jiuxiang Ancient Country or die!"
    The voice of the Great Emperor's Law, containing Supreme Imperial Might, resonated like thunder, striking directly at the eardrums of the remaining Burning Heaven Sect disciples.
    The remaining few thousand members of the Burning Heaven Sect remained silent, having already made their decision to stay put, they had cast aside their concern for life and death and would not change their minds just because of the other's words.
    Noticing the indifference of the crowd, the smile on the Quasi-Emperor's face faded a bit, and his tone carried a hint of grimness, "If that is so, then go to your death!"
    Before the opponent could finish speaking, Qinchuan, who had not said a word until now, finally spoke again, using a languid voice, "If these people have entrusted themselves to my Burning Heaven Sect, then as an elder of the Burning Heaven Sect, it is my duty to ensure their safety. Who do you think you are to decree their death so lightly?"
    "Today, I say they shall live, and even if the Ghost Emperor of Yama came here himself, he would not be able to take them away."
    As Qinchuan spoke, the previously tense atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Everyone gasped in shock.
    "This young man, he dared to openly defy the Quasi-Emperor again and again!"
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's interjection, the Burning Heaven Sect disciples and the other elders couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, recalling how Qinchuan had always been able to stand up at critical moments during the grand competition, defying everyone's expectations.
    "Could it be that Elder Qin really has a strategy to repel the enemy?"
    But then, remembering the two Quasi-Emperors' arrival, they promptly shook their heads, the glimmer of hope they had kindled turning to ashes.
    The disciples and elders heaved sighs, "Elder Qin may be powerful, but how could he possibly stand against two Quasi-Emperors?"
    "Even if the ancestor were to come out of seclusion, he wouldn't be a match for the two Quasi-Emperors."
    "Furthermore, our Fiery Sky Lineage's ancestor, he¡ª"
    Upon reaching this point in the conversation, the disciple said no more.
    Everyone understood his meaning. At this juncture, with two Quasi-Emperors bearing down and no sign of the sect's ancestor emerging from seclusion, the likelihood was that even if the ancestor had not passed away, the odds were gravely unfavorable.
    The Heavenly Sword Sect's elders and the disciples and protectors who had already allied with the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom were filled with righteous indignation.
    "This kid, even now, still has the audacity to be so arrogant."
    "A mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, I don't know where he gets his courage from to dare face two Quasi-Emperors head-on!"
    At that moment, Gong Hong could no longer hold back and leapt out, loudly scolding, "Qinchuan, you whelp, the Quasi-Emperors don't hold your offense against Imperial Might against you, yet not only do you fail to be grateful, but you also challenge their dignity time and again. Do you truly think owning a Divine Artifact makes you invincible in this world?" Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire
    "Hmm?"
    "Divine Artifact? What's going on?"
    Not only did the Quasi-Emperors of the Jiuxiang Imperial Family show curiosity, but so did the Quasi-Emperor from Netherworld Hall, Zhong, who also looked over attentively, his gaze fixed on Gong Hong, a clear inquiry in his eyes.
    The black-robed elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect had originally suspected Qinchuan was a member of the holy temple, but now he realized that Zhong apparently didn't recognize Qinchuan, and finally confirmed Qinchuan wasn't from the holy temple.
    He immediately stepped forward and bowed.
    He recounted in detail to the two Quasi-Emperors the events of Qinchuan's defeat of the three opponents in the Martial Arts arena.
    Upon hearing this, both Quasi-Emperors' eyes emitted a burst of brilliance, their gazes fervently fixed on Qinchuan.
    Whether it was instantly repairing a damaged soul or killing a Supreme Saint while in the Meridian Opening Realm, even they had never heard of such feats.
    Especially Zhong, who looked burning with eagerness, as if he wanted to see right through Qinchuan.
    He was indeed a member of the holy temple and had practiced the Hundred Refinements Divine Art. The Hundred Refinements Divine Art could repair souls, true, but it still required a certain time to nourish, fast would take three to five days, slow would take several months, to fully recover a damaged soul.
    If what the black-robed elder had said was true, then Qinchuan's secret technique was necessarily superior to the Hundred Refinements Divine Art.
    For a moment, his heart surged tumultuously, eager to know what secret technique Qinchuan had used.
    "Zhong, this young man surely has many secrets; how about we capture him and then his body's treasures shall be mine, and his soul memories shall go to you, Zhong. What do you think?"
    Zhong's face showed hesitation, although the Hundred Refinements Divine Art was valuable, Divine Artifacts were even rarer, and even as a Quasi-Emperor, he was quite greedy for them.
    After pondering for a moment, he finally bit the bullet and nodded, saying, "Agreed!"
    Although he was covetous of Divine Artifacts, the thought of Qinchuan, in addition to the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, having a Red Luan of Fusang at his side, he must have other secret techniques to subjugate Divine Beasts.
    If he could use the Soul-Searching Technique on Qinchuan's soul later, he would surely obtain many secrets. With these thoughts, he found the arrangement acceptable.
    Moreover, once the other party took the Divine Artifact, it would not be reasonable for them to fight with him over the Red Luan or any other treasures thereafter.
    Seeing that the two parties were already planning to divide up the treasures he possessed, Qinchuan couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
    He glanced at the two Quasi-Emperors and said indifferently, "You have been lurking for forty-nine years, do you really think my Fiery Sky Lineage is oblivious?
    Following that, a burst of brilliance exploded in his eyes, and his icy gaze swept over everyone present.
    The Golden Armored Army Formation of a hundred saints, the elders of the Nine Great Clans, Netherworld Hall, Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, and the disciples of the Fiery Sky Lineage who had defected to the enemy.
    Qinchuan stood with his spear held across, dominating the Eight Desolates, "Since you've all arrived, then it's time for you to set off together."
    Having said that, a tangible murderous intent burst forth from him, a blood-colored might rolled in, instantly covering the entire sky, even overpowering the might of the two Quasi-Emperors.

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    At this moment, Elder Zhong watched Qinchuan with a look of shocked uncertainty.
    The 'forty-nine years' Qinchuan had casually mentioned just now was not understood by others, but he knew what it meant.
    Around the Burning Heaven Sect, they had set up the Seven Stars Slashing God Formation, which required forty-nine years to completely draw away the other's soul.
    Since Netherworld Hall had set up the Great Formation, it had been exactly forty-nine years to this day.
    "Could it be that the old ancestor of Burning Heaven has already noticed our formation? Chi Hai, that old thing, has not been slain yet!"
    But he immediately shook his head, thinking, "Regardless of whether this old fellow knows or not, with two Quasi-Emperors here now, he wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble."
    Another Quasi-Emperor's voice rang out at this time.
    "Elder Zhong, since we have a prior agreement, let's join forces to crush this ant before we say anything else."
    "Good!" Elder Zhong nodded without changing his expression.
    The two Quasi-Emperors exchanged glances and, at the same time, their palms turned over¡ªone black as ink and the other glittering gold¡ªas they sent palm imprints towards Qinchuan.
    The mighty force of the Dao surged like the waves of a river and sea, tumultuously and ferociously¡ªImperial Might capable of plucking stars, reversing suns and moons.
    In that instant, heaven and earth seemed to change color.
    "Young Master Qin, careful¡ª"
    Although Chi Shan was in the late stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, in front of the two Quasi-Emperors, he was like an ant at the foot of a towering mountain¡ªtoo high to see the summit. Even he couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
    The remaining elders of the Burning Heaven Sect, whether it was Shi Hun, Lin Qingtian, and Yu Chiye, who had grudges against Qinchuan, or Jiang Yan, Lei Heng, and others who were on good terms with him, also shouted in unison.
    "Elder Qin¡ª"
    Everyone called out together, with a rustling sound full of endless pity. In their eyes, Qinchuan's action was no different from courting death.
    Yet Qinchuan showed not a hint of fear, which left everyone feeling sad and at the same time further admiring him.
    Gong Hong, at this moment, was taking pleasure in his misfortune, his gaze full of hatred.
    He had been mercilessly humiliated by Qinchuan on the day of the competition, and even his two brothers had their Dantians destroyed by Qinchuan, rendering them useless; he harbored a deep-seated hatred for Qinchuan.
    "Little Qin Chuan, I'd like to see how arrogant you can be today, die!"
    Those standing on the side of Jiuxiang Ancient Country shook their heads one after another.
    "Really like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, looking for his own death!"
    Qinchuan stood alone with his spear horizontally before him, his blue-black hair moving without wind, solitary and unwavering, fearless.
    "Hmph, even if a Great Emperor comes, this young master wouldn't take it to heart, let alone you two thinking to kill me, what a daydream!"
    He finished speaking, and with a move of his form, holding the long spear, he thrust valiantly towards the two Quasi-Emperors.
    Under his command, the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation caused the Fire Spiritual Energy beneath Fusang Mountain to surge out in an instant, causing the earth to crack and split. From afar, the entire Fusang Mountain trembled incessantly, as if it would explode at any moment.
    Guided by the formation, countless stars from the vast cosmos each emanated a sliver of stellar force, converging towards the summit of Fusang Mountain.
    The Stellar Force, the Dao of Fusang Mountain, the Dao and its principles¡ªall interwoven at the tip of Qinchuan's spear in an instant, shining with a dazzling brilliance. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire
    At this moment, Qinchuan was like a war god Asura; his blood-colored aura of killing intent billowing and dyeing the entire sky red. Dominating the Eight Desolates, wherever his gaze fell, all living beings crumbled.
    Bolstered by the power of the Starry Sky Great Formation, Qinchuan moved with incredible speed, already surpassing the limit of the Quasi-Emperors to evade.
    Qinchuan swung his blood-colored spear, carrying an air of unstoppable dominance, as he thrust it straight into the chests of the two Quasi-Emperors, one after the other.
    As a dazzling starlight flickered, with a "puchi" sound, the two Quasi-Emperors' physical bodies were instantly shattered into fragments by Qinchuan's spear.
    ...
    The battle between Qinchuan and the two Quasi-Emperors, shrouded in a haze of light and bursts of starlight, blocked everyone's sight, and no one could see clearly what happened. All they could see was a flash of light followed by a burst of a blood mist.
    But when the dazzling starlight faded and the blood mist settled, everyone's gaze fixed upon an indistinct figure amidst their brows, where only the silhouette of a young man holding a long spear remained, without any sign of the two great Quasi-Emperors.
    Silence!
    A deathlike silence!
    Whether it was the people from the Burning Heaven Sect or those from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, at this moment all of them couldn't believe their eyes and rubbed them.
    "Am I hallucinating?"
    Ye He stood in the distance, staring dumbfounded at the figure standing amidst the blood fog, and suddenly slapped himself.
    With a "smack," intense pain followed. Ye He shook his head again, took another look, and saw the figure becoming clearer.
    If not Qinchuan, then who?
    "Where are the two great Quasi-Emperors?"
    "Where did the Quasi-Emperors go?"
    Despite the incontrovertible truth, some still couldn't believe that the two great Quasi-Emperors had been slain by Qinchuan and asked dumbly.
    Looking around, not a trace of Quasi-Emperor's aura was left, and at the same time, Qinchuan held two True Spirits in his hand, now visible to everyone, belonging to the two great Quasi-Emperors.
    Only then did the crowd have no choice but to believe.
    "The Quasi-Emperors, they've been slain by him¡ª"
    Contrary to the people of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, the Burning Heaven Sect's followers were initially stunned.
    After a long moment, when they regained their senses they were both shocked and overjoyed. Shocked at Qinchuan's strength, capable of slaying even Quasi-Emperors, and overjoyed that with Qinchuan's protection, their Burning Heaven Sect had safely made it through this great calamity, and even more so that their lives had been spared.
    A joy of surviving a catastrophe welled up in their hearts. Although they did not fear death, who wouldn't want to live if they could?
    "Elder Qin, truly formidable!"
    "I originally thought slaying a Supreme Saint was his limit, but to think, not even Quasi-Emperors are a match for Elder Qin!"
    "With Elder Qin, why should we worry that our Burning Heaven Sect cannot become powerful?"
    Even Red Luan at this moment was shocked to the point of speechlessness, standing on Qinchuan's shoulder, her heart thumping with fear.
    The aura Qinchuan had just released was truly too terrifying. Being in the formation, she had the most profound experience of it.
    Unable to contain the fear in her heart, she flapped her wings against her chest, "My goodness, this kid is too terrifying! Fortunately, this lady submitted quickly enough back then, otherwise I'd definitely have met an end with my spirit utterly destroyed."
    Qinchuan held the True Spirits of the two great Quasi-Emperors, as if holding two insignificant ants.
    The two great Quasi-Emperors were still in a state of stupefaction at this point.
    The two of them, Quasi-Emperors, had joined forces only to be slain by a cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm!
    If spread, it would be laughable.
    But now it had become a reality, they could not understand, how was this possible?
    The black-robed elder was the first to react, his True Spirit displaying a ferocious expression and snarling, "You brat, you dare to commit regicide, do you know who I truly am?"
    "Do you know my identity? Release me, and you might still have a chance to live. Otherwise, you will surely bring about your own death."
    Qinchuan sneered, "At this point, you still dare to threaten me? Is your plan to anger me into dispersing your soul? Very well, I'll grant your wish."
    After saying that, Qinchuan's hand transformed into a claw, grasping the Heavenly Spirit Cover of the black-robed Quasi-Emperor's True Spirit, and a continuous sucking force began to draw out. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Immediately, an agonizing pain from deep within the soul assaulted the elder, and despite being a Quasi-Emperor's soul, he couldn't suppress it and let out a heart-wrenching howl.
    As Qinchuan's suction grew, wisps of black Spiritual Energy became visible to the naked eye, peeling away from the True Spirit.
    With a flick of Qinchuan's hand, the black Spiritual Energy dispersed into the heavens and the earth.
    "Such a feeble Binding Spirit Technique, and you still have the face to show it off!"

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    Strands of black spiritual energy were being peeled from the True Spirit; Old Zhong's True Spirit had long been exhausted, his expression listless, on the verge of disintegration at any moment.
    No longer was he as arrogant as before, but rather, he watched Qinchuan with trembling fear, "You... you... how could you know..."
    This Binding Spirit Technique, like the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, was one of the supreme secret techniques of the Netherworld Hall.
    This secret technique had no offensive power, nor did it provide cultivators with defense for their soul, but it had one great use.
    In a common battle, if the physical body died and was destroyed, and the True Spirit was intact, the True Spirit would be absorbed by the Power of Reincarnation from the Underworld and be reincarnated.
    But the Binding Spirit Technique could resist the pull of the Power of Reincarnation, allowing the True Spirit to remain in the human world for a year, seeking an opportunity for Body Snatching Rebirth.
    Even if the True Spirit was shattered by the adversary, the Binding Spirit Technique could still guide the master's dispersed True Spirit back to the holy ground, where it would be nourished by time and coalesce into a complete True Spirit again.
    The Binding Spirit Technique could be called a cultivator's second life; indeed, it was incredibly powerful. That's why Old Zhong had been so confident and fearless, even when his True Spirit was in someone else's grasp.
    Years ago, when Qinchuan annihilated the Netherworld Hall, he had learned of such secret techniques. But by that time, Ling'er's True Spirit had already been absorbed by the Immortal Burial Site. Otherwise, if Ling'er had practiced such a secret technique, she would not have been separated from him by life and death.
    Old Zhong was now overwhelmed with astonishment, doubt, and fear. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire
    Just a moment ago, Qinchuan had acted, forcibly stripping away the Binding Spirit Silk trained via the Binding Spirit Technique from his True Spirit.
    Regardless of how Qinchuan came to know the Binding Spirit Technique, such a method was unheard of for Old Zhong.
    How immensely powerful must the Power of the Divine Soul be to pick and forcibly peel off each strand of Binding Spirit Silk, which was blended with his True Spirit?
    Qinchuan sneered, "Never mind the Binding Spirit Technique or the Hundred Refinements Divine Art, even the remaining four of the six great secret methods and the five great Supreme Treasures of your Netherworld Hall, this young master knows them all thoroughly, including their counters. What's so peculiar about stripping a few Binding Spirit Silks?"
    "You... you... just who are you?" Old Zhong's pale face went through another huge change, staring at Qinchuan with horror.
    This Qinchuan was definitely not an ordinary cultivator, and it was impossible for him to be truly in the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Many years ago, their Netherworld Hall indeed had five great Supreme Treasures and six great secret methods. But years ago, the hall suffered an unprecedented catastrophe; it was destroyed overnight by a mysterious figure.
    And only because the young hall master was hidden in a secret room at that time did he survive and the lineage of the Netherworld hall could continue to exist.
    However, after that battle, the Netherworld Hall suffered greatly; of the six secret techniques, only three remained, and the five great Supreme Treasures were scattered across the Divine Wilderness Continent. The hall had remained in hiding for countless years, searching, and they had only managed to retrieve one of the treasures so far.
    Thus, the talk of the six great secret methods and five great Supreme Treasures had long ceased within the hall, and only a very few in the world still knew of it. He, as a Quasi-Emperor, was only aware of this, so where did Qinchuan learn of these things if he wasn't from the hall? sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Compared to Qinchuan's ability to suppress them effortlessly, the shock of him being so knowledgeable about the secrets of the Netherworld Hall was even greater.
    "Could this boy be a Great Emperor, having concealed his Qi?" Old Zhong thought instantly; the Burning Heaven Sect had once been an Imperial Dao Sect, and it was not impossible for them to have a Great Emperor.
    But then he shook his head again. The emergence of a Great Emperor would startle the world; he couldn't possibly be unaware of it, and this Qinchuan was clearly just a teenager around fifteen or sixteen years old¡ªit was impossible for him to be a Great Emperor!
    Yet, with a move he wielded the Thunderous Force, dominantly suppressing two Quasi-Emperors. Other than the legendary Great Emperor, he couldn't think of any other possibility.
    At this point, Qinchuan's identity had become a mystery in his heart.
    Qinchuan, seeing their confusion, chuckled softly, "Heh, it seems you've forgotten the name of the person who annihilated the Netherworld Hall all those years ago."
    Upon hearing this, Old Zhong's True Spirit violently trembled, his pupils suddenly dilated with disbelief, and he stuttered, "You... you... are you that person from back then?"
    The elder only knew that the mysterious person who had obliterated Netherworld Hall years ago had the surname Qin and was nicknamed Qin Asura, but he never knew the other's real name.
    At this moment, having heard Qinchuan say so and recalling that Qinchuan also bore the surname Qin, he couldn't help but gasp, his heart racing uncontrollably.
    Now that everyone was within the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, he was not afraid of his identity being exposed, and the content of their conversation was known only to the three of them.
    Qinchuan glanced at the elder and spoke indifferently, "I wonder if you have heard the title 'Qin Asura'?"
    "..."
    Upon hearing the three words Qin Asura, the elder had no more doubts; he was certain that Qinchuan was the one who had destroyed Netherworld Hall all those years ago!
    With that thought, his True Spirit gave up struggling and could not muster any will to resist.
    Being defeated by such a person was not a disgrace.
    If Netherworld Hall at its peak had been obliterated by Qin Asura alone, what was he, a mere Quasi-Emperor, now?
    He could only sigh deeply, "Who would have thought that after so many years, you would still remain on the Divine Wilderness Continent."
    The Quasi-Emperor of the imperial family might not have been from Netherworld Hall, but he too had some understanding of the history of Netherworld Hall, knowing that it had suffered a devastating calamity many years ago.
    Now knowing that Qinchuan was the puppet master behind the destruction of Netherworld all those years ago, he too gave up his struggle.
    Seeing that the two Quasi-Emperors no longer had the will to fight, their spirits opened up at that moment.
    At the same time, a force of Asura from the Asura Divine Soul in Qinchuan's sea of consciousness leaked out, and with a whoosh to the left and right, they directly entered the True Spirits of the two Quasi-Emperors.
    And just as the Asura Divine Soul in his hand had just entered the elder's brain, his True Spirit began to swell instantly.
    "Not good! Soul prohibition triggered, he's going to self-destruct!"
    Qinchuan immediately understood, inside his Divine Soul was a prohibition laid down by someone to prevent Soul Search.
    Once a True Spirit and Soul self-destructed, even he, Qinchuan, could not stop it. All he could do was watch helplessly as the elder's Soul swelled bigger and bigger until, with a bang, the True Spirit turned into fragments, eventually dispersing into the universe without leaving a trace.
    A once Quasi-Emperor thus perished before the Burning Heaven Sect's gate, not even a trace of True Spirit remaining, his spirit dissipated.
    Meanwhile, the Quasi-Emperor from the imperial family had long been scared out of his wits.
    The power of Qinchuan's Divine Soul easily invaded the other's Soul, successfully performing a Soul Search.
    Qinchuan had not immediately crushed the True Spirits of the two because he wanted to perform the Soul-Searching Technique on them, desiring to know why Netherworld Hall had set its sights on the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Although the Burning Heaven Sect was backed by the ancient Fusang tree, it certainly was not enough to tempt Netherworld Hall.
    The only explanation Qinchuan could think of was the Divine Severing Cliff in the Refining Spirit Valley, but even Qinchuan had not yet unraveled its secrets.
    Could it be.
    Netherworld Hall knew something?
    However, now that the elder's Soul had scattered, and no useful information was found in the sea of consciousness of the Quasi-Emperor from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    Nevertheless, from his Soul, Qinchuan learned that Netherworld Hall had planned for forty-nine years against the Burning Heaven Sect indeed because of the Refining Spirit Valley.
    Qinchuan was now certain that they had indeed come for the Divine Severing Cliff inside the Refining Spirit Valley.

 Chapter 330 Appetizer

    In Qinchuan's palm surged a stream of Great Dao Principles, and the True Spirit of the Imperial Family's Quasi-Emperor instantly dispersed, transforming into fragments that drifted towards the Immortal Burial Site.
    "You... you actually killed two Quasi-Emperors!"
    Seeing two mighty Quasi-Emperors fall without leaving behind even their spirits, the people of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country had already begun to tremble with fear.
    The leading elder of the Golden Armored Army Formation stepped forward, pointing at Qinchuan with a shaky voice, "Do you know the identities of those two great individuals? Are you not afraid of our Jiuxiang Ancient Country's retaliation?!"
    Qinchuan's face was frosty as he looked down from above onto the people at the mountain gate, speaking indifferently, "Not just Quasi-Emperors, I've said before, today, none of you will leave this mountain alive!"
    "The two Quasi-Emperors were just an appetizer, next it's all of your turn to depart together!"
    Qinchuan's words carried an undeniable finality, as if killing everyone was no more difficult for him than crushing an ant.
    But everyone understood that Qinchuan was not being arrogant, but that he truly possessed the strength to do so. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With the fall of two great Quasi-Emperors at his hand, what did the rest have to withstand Qinchuan?
    Having spoken, Qinchuan's aura continued to rise, a bloodthirsty intent materializing and erupting forth, causing the sky to change color and the earth to tremble.
    Countless Asura phantoms howled forth, turning the whole world into a Human Purgatory.
    Great Dao Principles poured in reverse to the heavens, the Stellar Force and the power of Fusang Mountain intertwining, invoking the momentum of the Heavenly Dao. In that instant, the sky above suddenly gathered innumerable purple judgement clouds, hanging over everyone's head.
    Within the purple judgement clouds, lightning flickered, with the Stellar Force shining among them. The dazzling starlight, together with the brilliant flashes of Lei Mang, filled the entire sky with splendor.
    The judgement clouds above included not only the people from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's Golden Armored Army Formation and the great elders of the Nine Great Clans, but also appeared above the heads of those disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect who had recently betrayed their allegiance and turned to join the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    Those original disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were already cowards, afraid of death, which explained their betrayal in battle. Having seen that there was no way out by staying with the Burning Heaven Sect, they had chosen to seek refuge with the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, only to have the situation drastically change in an instant. A Qinchuan had appeared out of nowhere, crushing two Quasi-Emperors.
    The judgement clouds ominously gathered overhead, ready to strike at any moment.
    Suddenly, many disciples kneeled and kowtowed, their foreheads hitting the ground as they wailed and cried out.
    "Spare our lives!"
    "Elder Qinchuan, spare our lives."
    "We are willing to return to the Fiery Sky Lineage! Please spare us, Elder Qinchuan."
    Qinchuan cast a cold glance over the crowd, eyes filled with disdain, and said indifferently, "You, a bunch of fence-sitters, what face do you have to speak of returning to the Fiery Sky Lineage? Since you chose to join Jiuxiang, then you shall depart together."
    As for the people of the Golden Armored Army Formation and the elders of the Nine Great Clans, upon witnessing such power, they knew that even if they could escape for a moment, they could not get out of the range of the judgement clouds. Immediately, they gathered together, forming a Defensive Grand Formation. An Exquisite Pagoda, crystal clear and transparent, emerged, hovering above the heavens, protecting the people beneath it. Great Dao Principles wound and flowed along the body of the pagoda, faintly showing the tendency to contend with the judgement clouds.
    Qinchuan's murderous intent was overwhelming, like clouds and waves, "Insignificant skills, daring to flaunt formations before this young master, truly makes one laugh."
    "Quell!"
    Qinchuan shouted loudly.
    As soon as the words fell, the roiling judgement clouds in the sky tumultuously surged and rose, the vast heavens roared, the Great Dao churned, and countless purple bolts of the Heavenly Tribulation came crashing down.
    The Lei Mang struck directly at the top of the Great Formation's emerging Exquisite Pagoda.
    "Boom¡ª"
    With a loud noise, the seemingly indestructible Exquisite Pagoda shattered instantly upon contact with the Lei Mang. Then another bolt of Heavenly Tribulation struck down and the Exquisite Pagoda, as frail as paper, collapsed in an instant, its fragments turning into Great Dao Principles that vanished into the void, disappearing without a trace.
    After dispersing the Exquisite Pagoda, Lei Mang continued to whiz down toward the people's heads.
    At this moment, Qinchuan, with his back against the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation, was the master; within Fusang Mountain, no one could block his path.
    At this time, the entire Fusang Mountain was covered with countless purple tribulation clouds and dazzling Stellar Force, as Lei Mang filled the entire void, continuing to strike towards the heads of the people from Jiuxiang Ancient Country and the elders and disciples of the Nine Great Clans.
    "Boom! Rumble! Rumble!"
    Even the Great Formation consolidated by the Golden Armored Army Formation was no match for the third combination of the Heavenly Tribulation; how could these ordinary disciples and elders withstand the Heavenly Tribulation? With each strike of Heavenly Tribulation, a disciple was blasted into fragments, with no bones or remains left, perishing on the spot.
    At this very moment, the entire Fusang Mountain had become an endless field of thunder pools, with dazzling lightning, thunder shaking the heavens, and relentless thunder strikes harvesting the lives of many.
    ¡ª¡ª
    After a long time, Lei Mang and the tribulation clouds dispersed, and the Great Dao Principles receded. The starry skies and Fusang Mountain both stabilized, and the thunderous field resembling Human Purgatory finally vanished.
    The sky returned to its former clear state, but before the Burning Heaven Sect's gates, where thousands of disciples and elders from the Nine Great Clans were once swelling in numbers, now nothing remained.
    "This¡ª"
    "All gone¡ª"
    The disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect were dumbfounded with their mouths agape, staring at the completely empty training ground.
    Just a moment ago, the Burning Heaven Sect's doors were bustling and crowded, but now it had become somewhat desolate!
    And this desolation was because Qinchuan had in one move killed tens of thousands!
    "One move! Tens of thousands were completely suppressed!"
    "Too terrifying!"
    "Elder Qin is like a reborn god of slaughter!"
    Even though they knew that Qinchuan was protecting the Fiery Sky Lineage, witnessing such a scene still sent shivers down their spines and instilled fear in their hearts.
    Some disciples even thought, "Elder Qin, by annihilating so many lives in an instant, aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"
    After dealing with the enemies, Qinchuan did not stop.
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    A majestic surge of Qi once again burst forth from his body, as a strand of Asura Emperor Soul was released and merged with the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation.
    Then, a gigantic Asura suddenly appeared in the void.
    With a sweep of its colossal hand, a vast power of the Divine Soul surged towards the few thousand remaining people of the Burning Heaven Sect, flowing into their spirits.
    Afterward, Qinchuan's thunderous voice resounded, "Regarding today's matter, no one shall disclose anything. Those who disobey will trigger the Prohibitions and be disintegrated, spirit and soul."
    Qinchuan was merely at the Meridian Opening realm, utilizing the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation just now to slay a Quasi-Emperor. If this were to be spread, it would surely cause a great uproar and might even attract the attention of some interested parties.
    Although Qinchuan was not afraid of those people, he did not want to expose himself before his strength was fully grown.
    Therefore, he personally took action, implanting Prohibitions within the few thousand remaining members of the Burning Heaven Sect, from the lowest task disciples and Protector Elders to even Chi Shan and others.
    Once these people mentioned today's events, they would, like Elder Zhong, have their spirits self-destruct and their True Spirits disintegrate.
    The remaining people of the Burning Heaven Sect were all loyal, and Qinchuan had turned the tide, rescuing the Burning Heaven Sect from dire straits. They already respected him deeply, and Qinchuan's words were like imperial edicts, which none dared to disobey.
    The members of the Burning Heaven Sect immediately nodded in agreement, unanimously answering, "We will follow the Supreme Elder's command!"

 Chapter 331 The Fall of the Prince

    On this day, Fusang Mountain was enveloped by thunder and lightning, its grandeur as if the Leize, the thunder marsh, had descended upon the world. Enjoy new chapters from My Virtual Library Empire
    The momentum of Wei Wei alerted the surrounding ancient kingdoms.
    "What has happened to Burning Heaven Sect? What is causing such a phenomenon? Could it be that a Great Emperor has appeared?"
    The powerful cultivators from various Sects were deeply moved, their gazes shooting towards the direction of Burning Heaven Sect. However, they found that the whole of Fusang Mountain was shrouded in haze, obscuring the Dao Rhymes within. They attempted to calculate using their fingers, but suddenly suffered a huge backlash.
    Meanwhile, in the Imperial Family of Jiuxiang Ancient Country,
    Two old men, whose Qi was indiscernible, sat leisurely opposite each other with a chessboard between them, engrossed in their game.
    Suddenly, their eyes exploded with brilliance, shooting fervent light towards the distant Fusang Mountain.
    Shocked expressions appeared on their faces as they muttered to themselves.
    "A prince has fallen! What disaster has befallen Fusang Mountain?"
    ...
    With the matter at hand resolved, Qinchuan and the Great Elder did not linger and instead went directly towards the direction of Burning Heaven Hall.
    The Third Elder, Chi Ren, and a group of Elders stayed behind to clean up the Sect.
    Just now, Qinchuan had summoned rolling thunder that blasted everyone into fragments; their Physical Bodies were destroyed, and their Storage Spaces could also not withstand the massive destructive power, shattering. The Spiritual Objects and Supreme Treasures that people carried on their persons fell out, scattering all over the ground.
    Now, it was the Elders and disciples of Burning Heaven Sect who benefited, faced with a ground filled with shining, brilliant Supreme Treasures, the disciples were ecstatic.
    Chi Shan and the Great Elder followed Qinchuan back to Burning Heaven Hall.
    Passing through the secret pathway once more, the three of them arrived outside the Purple Bamboo Forest where the ancestor was in seclusion.
    Qinchuan stopped outside the small courtyard in the Purple Bamboo Forest, addressing Chi Shan and Chi Feng.
    "You two will stand guard at the entrance. Even if the sky should fall and the earth should split, even if Burning Heaven Sect suffers a catastrophic disaster, you must hold your ground and not allow outsiders to intrude," Qinchuan instructed.
    Chi Shan and the others recognized the gravity of the situation and nodded solemnly in agreement, replying, "We will strictly follow the young master's orders."
    After further instruction from Qinchuan and ensuring there were no misunderstandings, he then entered the courtyard alone.
    Upon entering the room, Chi Hai was still maintaining the same posture as when they last met, with a Soul Calming Lamp lit in front of him. The candle flame on the wick flickered unsteadily, on the verge of going out at any moment.
    Chi Hai had a calm and indifferent aura, his complexion sallow and withered like dry wood, at first glance, giving the impression of complete exhaustion, as if he had already turned to ash.
    Seemingly sensing Qinchuan's presence, he slowly opened his eyes and his lips parted slightly, as if to speak, but Qinchuan stopped him.
    Then, Qinchuan took out the storage ring given to him by the Great Elder. With a thought, various Heavenly Treasures and Materials appeared.
    Qinchuan's fingertips danced, and the materials for the Great Formation seemingly came to life, obediently following Qinchuan's movements and dropping into place around Chi Hai, forming an odd and peculiar pattern. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In no time at all, every Heavenly Treasure and Material had found its specific position, and a Soul Drawing Great Formation was successfully set up.
    This Soul Drawing Formation, whether in terms of the complexity of the Great Formation or the materials required for its construction, was not considered high-level within the Divine Wilderness Continent; any ordinary Sect could gather the necessary materials and successfully deploy it.
    But after setting up the Soul Capturing Formation, activating the Great Formation was extremely difficult.
    For the path of the soul is mysterious beyond measure, encompassing the three souls and seven spirits within the human body along with the true spirit cultivated within the sea of consciousness. Normally, the soul and spirit reside within the true spirit, dependent on each other for existence.
    When a cultivator perishes, if their true spirit remains intact, it enters reincarnation. Should the true spirit collapse, it is then absorbed into the Immortal Burial Site, and the inhabiting souls and spirits dissipate.
    However, if the souls and spirits of the cultivator dissipate first while the true spirit remains indestructible, the cultivator then falls into a mysterious realm of neither life nor death, unable to enter reincarnation, eternally trapped in endless silence.
    After a certain period of time, the true spirit will also begin to collapse due to the lack of support from the souls and spirits and will not enter reincarnation, nor the Immortal Burial Site, but will instead dissipate into intangibility, returning to heaven and earth.
    The true disappearance leaves no chance for reversal whatsoever.
    This manner of death is even more vicious than having one's true spirit cast into Endless Purgatory, suffering eternal damnation without hope of transcendence.
    Generally speaking, the true spirit and souls and spirits come into and go out of existence together; it is rare for someone's souls and spirits to dissipate while the true spirit remains.
    Yet the Seven Stars Slashing God Great Formation does precisely this, directly severing the cultivator's three souls and seven spirits while the true spirit naturally collapses, not entering reincarnation, nor the Immortal Burial Site.
    This is also where the Seven Stars Great Formation becomes sinister and malicious.
    Lucky for Qinchuan, he arrived in time, for still within Chi Hai's body lingers a final wisp of soul acting as a catalyst. With Qinchuan's manipulation, it is still possible to retrieve the dissipated souls and spirits.
    If Qinchuan had arrived a month later, without any soul within Chi Hai's body to serve as a guide, even if Qinchuan wanted to restore Chi Hai's souls and spirits, it would require significant effort, something he could not achieve at the current stage, only after ascending to the Divine Realm.
    And Chi Hai's true spirit would surely collapse before Qinchuan's ascent to the Divine Realm, dissipating into nothingness, leaving Qinchuan powerless by then.
    And precisely because the souls and spirits had already scattered between heaven and earth, activating this Soul Capturing Great Formation would require the consumption of a vast amount of the formation master's divine soul power.
    Trying to retrieve the soul of a Quasi-Emperor is an unimaginable challenge, and if an ordinary cultivator were to attempt activating this Soul Capturing Formation, they would simply have their divine soul drained instantly by the formation, suffering its backlash.
    Even a Great Emperor coming forth would not possess the powerful soul force necessary to support the activation of the formation.
    After everything was set up, Qinchuan's aura suddenly surged. The Stellar Great Dao of Mount Buzhou operated at full strength, and in that instant, the dormant Fusang Mountain boiled over, as countless streams of spiritual energy and heavenly rhymes rose to the sky, swirling around Fusang Mountain.
    The Stellar Great Dao clung to the surroundings of Mount Buzhou, and at that moment, Fusang Mountain was completely cut off from the outside world, isolated on the spot.
    The unusual events triggered by Qinchuan engaging the formation to slay thousands of cultivators had already drawn the attention of the many powerful figures in the Great Wilderness, but now that Qinchuan had severed the connection between Fusang Mountain and the Heavenly Dao, everyone suddenly found that they could no longer penetrate even the slightest bit into Fusang Mountain.
    "What's happening?"
    "What on earth is going on with the Burning Heaven Sect?"
    Countless powerful beings could not suppress their curiosity and soared into the sky, making their way toward the direction of the Burning Heaven Sect's Fusang Mountain.
    And when the people approached Fusang Mountain, they discovered that the hazy Stellar Great Dao not only blocked their gaze, but was a thick barrier, simple yet exceedingly sturdy, preventing everyone from setting foot in the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Meanwhile, Qinchuan paid no heed to the occurrences in the outside world. At that moment, a complete Asura Emperor Soul materialized above his head.
    It was truly a complete Asura Divine Soul standing between heaven and earth, its body blood-red, eyes slightly closed, expression serene, yet emanating a daunting aura that made others recoil.
    Though not yet fully awakened, this Asura Divine Soul guarded this place with an inherent commanding presence. With each movement, tangible blood-red murderous intent radiated from its body, terrifying to behold, truly akin to a god of slaughter emerging from the Asura Realm.
    Releasing a complete Asura Divine Soul was far too terrifying and could easily attract the attention of beings from the Underworld and Divine Realm. Therefore, Qinchuan first utilized the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation to seal this part of the world before uncovering it.
    With a thought, Qinchuan's Asura Divine Soul's eyes snapped open, revealing deep crimson pupils that burst forth with dazzling light, piercing through the layers of clouds with its fervent gaze.

 Chapter 332 The Vast Imperial Might

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    At the same time, Chi Shan and Chi Feng, who were standing guard outside the courtyard, suddenly felt a torrential divine soul power surging toward them, as if the heavens were collapsing and the seas were flowing backward, an overwhelming and strange force aggressively enveloping them.
    In front of this terrifying divine soul aura, their own souls felt as insignificant as a grain of sand in the vast ocean or a mere speck among thousands of stars, utterly negligible, causing their entire bodies to shiver uncontrollably.
    The two couldn't help but want to rush into the courtyard to find out what was happening, but remembering Qinchuan's orders, they suppressed their curiosity and continued to stand guard at the entrance.
    At this moment, Qinchuan's Asura Divine Soul was forming seal gestures with both hands.
    Following this.
    Countless streams of spiritual power burst forth from the hands of Asura Emperor Soul, majestic and powerful, rushing toward the great formation beside Chi Hai.
    This divine soul power, so immense it could topple mountains and overturn the Qiankun, almost seemingly touched the soul-attracting formation, it was completely absorbed by the formation, vanishing without a trace, as if it were a stone sunk to the bottom of the sea, failing to create even a ripple.
    Qinchuan had anticipated this situation.
    The great Emperor of soul remained unmoved, and the vast power of the Asura Divine Soul continued to flood into the Great Formation, unceasingly.
    The continuous release of soul power had reached a terrifying magnitude; the power flowing from the palm of Asura Divine Soul, if released in an instant, would be enough to suppress a Great Emperor; and yet, the Great Formation remained utterly still.
    Time passed without knowing how long.
    The soul-attracting formation emitted a soft hum, and then, finally, there was a slight change¡ªthe strange pattern on the ground suddenly began to glow with a soft light, like a faint firefly appearing in the darkness¡ªsoft, white, and pristine.
    "Success!"
    Seeing this, Qinchuan was moved, and the force in the palm of the Asura Emperor Soul increased by another threefold.
    Moments later, the soul-attracting formation suddenly shone brightly, and a vast pillar of spiritual energy shot up from the center of the formation, rising into the sky, standing tall like a Soul Setting Divine Pillar.
    This Divine Pillar was shining brightly, emitting a divine radiance as brilliant as the sun and as sheer as the moon, as if it were a section taken from the spectrum of Divine Rainbows¡ªcrystal clear, gleaming, and sacred, transcending the ordinary.
    The divine brilliance pierced through the thick clouds, reaching the sea of stars beyond the thirty-three heavens. Touched, the myriad of stars emitted a gentle glow in response, nourishing the pillar of light.
    After this Divine Pillar was established, it emanated an inexplicable suction, and soon, several subtle souls, barely visible in the void, were drawn by its pull, drifting toward the inside of Chi Hai's body.
    It was the return of the souls¡ªscattered souls were gradually returning to their original body.
    Chi Hai also felt something, and his withered body shook violently. Immediately, he circulated his spiritual power within, eagerly absorbing the returning souls.
    Originally, the Seven Stars Slashing God Great Formation had taken a full forty-nine years to lure Chi Hai's soul, leaving only a wisp behind. Naturally, retrieving the scattered souls would not be an overnight success.
    The process of soul attraction was extremely dangerous, and a single mistake could not only render all previous efforts wasted, but Chi Hai's True Spirit might be lost as well.
    Thus, Qinchuan had been sitting outside the formation, carefully guiding the Asura Divine Soul to direct the flow of returning souls.
    As the days went by, Qinchuan had not left the secret room, and Chi Shan and Chi Feng remained dutifully guarding the entrance.
    A hundred days later, Qinchuan, who had been sitting with his eyes lightly closed, suddenly opened them. His Innate Pupils rapidly revolved, emitting an intense gaze, staring fixedly at Chi Hai's soul, overcome with joy.
    "Finally succeeded!"
    According to Qinchuan's estimates, with the formidable force of his Asura Emperor Soul, it would take no more than three months to lure back all of Chi Hai's soul. However, he had underestimated the difficulty, and it took a full hundred days to succeed.
    By this time, Chi Hai had already undergone a profound transformation from his state a hundred days prior¡ªhe now radiated with vigor and spirit, and his body, which had previously resembled withered wood, had once again become glossy and ruddy.
    With the last strand of soul returning to the body, Chi Hai's entire being finally regained clarity.
    However, he remained motionless, still sitting in place, his eyes tightly closed, his expression continuously changing, and the aura of a Quasi-Emperor swirling around him, the Great Dao Principles interweaving and reflecting brilliantly around him, sacred and pure.
    At the same time, Chi Hai's entire body shuddered, and his aura began to climb rapidly.
    The originally profound and vast Quasi-Emperor aura was now gradually growing stronger.
    "Hmm~"
    Qinchuan unexpectedly looked at the rising aura on Chi Hai and immediately realized what was happening.
    After his journey through the gates of the afterlife, where his soul wandered the four seas, Chi Hai had now returned to his body. Because of this misfortune, he had gained a blessing, accidentally breaking through his shackles and entering the mysterious Great Emperor Realm.
    Chi Hai had been in the Quasi-Emperor Realm for a long time, and with all these recent events, he had developed a profound understanding of the path of the Divine Soul.
    Plus, with Qinchuan using the Great Formation to sever Fusang Mountain's connection with the outside world, even the Heavenly Dao was unable to probe within Fusang Mountain. Therefore, during his breakthrough, not even the Heavenly Tribulation appeared, and the process was incredibly smooth.
    Once the dust settled, Chi Hai's soul returned, and he had also broken through to the Quasi-Emperor, stepping into the legendary Great Emperor Realm. Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire
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    Chi Hai drew back his vast aura, prostrated in kowtow, being utterly respectful.
    Qinchuan nodded, accepting the bow from the Great Emperor with equanimity.
    When the two walked out of the courtyard, Chi Shan and Chi Feng saw their patriarch rejuvenated and apparently having broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, which was another cause for excitement. Their admiration and gratitude towards Qinchuan rose once more.
    With this matter concluded, Qinchuan also removed the barrier severing Fusang Mountain's connection with the outside world.
    In these hundred days, the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Jiuli Ghost Sect, and the Nine Great Sects had jointly pressed against the Burning Heaven Sect, but the news that their entire forces had been wiped out had already spread throughout the Great Wilderness, with two great Quasi-Emperors having fallen here.
    Not a single person came out alive; this undoubtedly became a great mystery.
    Within the Great Wilderness, the gaze of countless powers focused here, eager to uncover the secrets of the Burning Heaven Sect, but with the mysterious barrier blocking them, they could not penetrate even a bit and remained puzzled.
    Now that they saw the barrier disperse, many of the mighty powers had their gazes penetrate the hazy fog of light, reaching the gates of the Burning Heaven Sect.
    The next moment, everybody felt a familiar and powerful aura from within the Burning Heaven Sect cascade down like a tsunami, pressing down with the force to crush mountains and shatter rocks.
    "Is that¡ª"
    "Imperial Might!"
    Seeing this, the various powers quickly withdrew their Divine Senses and, without daring to linger further, immediately retreated from Fusang Mountain, promptly fleeing far away.
    Imperial Might is not to be tampered with.
    The news that Chi Hai had not only avoided dissolution but had also stepped into the Great Emperor Realm spread instantly throughout the entire Great Wilderness.
    When both Quasi-Emperors had simultaneously perished at Burning Heaven Sect, people harbored suspicions that a Great Emperor had been born within the sect. Now it was finally confirmed.
    In the presence of a Great Emperor, all are as ants.
    Qinchuan paid no heed to how Chi Hai's breakthrough into the Great Emperor Realm shook both the members of the Burning Heaven Sect and the many great forces of Divine Wilderness.
    He left the Burning Heaven Hall and headed straight for his dwelling.
    His own Realm was still low, his Power of the Divine Soul had been fully exerted for a hundred days, and the Asura Emperor Soul had fallen into a deep slumber, needing a good rest.
    Just as he was entering his room, a dazzling crystal butterfly suddenly flew in from outside.
    The butterfly glowed all over, and each time it flapped its wings, it scattered a strand of pure Spiritual Energy, truly sacred.
    When Red Luan saw it, its mouth opened wide, its wings flapped, ready to swallow the butterfly in one gulp, but Qinchuan, quick-eyed and swift-handed, recognized the origin of the butterfly and grabbed Red Luan in a grip.
    "Glutton, you can't eat this thing."

 Chapter 333 The Number One Pavilion in the World

    Seeing the Red Luan, its mouth wide open with hunger, it flapped its wings, ready to swallow the creature in one gulp, but Qinchuan, with his quick eyes and hands, recognized the origin of the spiritual butterfly and grabbed hold of the Red Luan.
    "Greedy glutton, you can't eat this thing," he told it.
    The Red Luan, gluttonous by nature, rarely saw a spiritual butterfly so rich and pure in spiritual energy, only to have Qinchuan stop it.
    Instantly annoyed, the Red Luan chirped discontentedly twice and then, somewhat unwillingly, flew back to rest on Qinchuan's shoulder, its eyes locked on the spiritual butterfly, barely concealing its greed with a silent protest.
    As it turned out, this spiritual butterfly was called a 'Linglong Dream Butterfly,' a unique spirit beast used by the members of the Exquisite Pavilion to transmit information.
    The Linglong Dream Butterfly, raised exclusively by the Exquisite Pavilion, could carry messages to a specified person according to its master's will, even crossing oceans and traversing the void to deliver the message. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire
    It was extremely convenient for transmitting messages.
    In fact, this spiritual butterfly was not only top-notch in speed and finding people to deliver messages, but also in self-preservation. Even if Qinchuan hadn't intervened, it would naturally have avoided being devoured by the Red Luan.
    Indeed, it was because of these remarkable Linglong Dream Butterflies that the Exquisite Pavilion had become the largest intelligence network on the Divine Wilderness Continent, known as the foremost pavilion under the heavens.
    Now, seeing the Linglong Dream Butterfly appear here, Qinchuan knew at once that good news must have come from Yu Qilin.
    Qinchuan immediately brought out a trace of True Qi in his palm, covering the butterfly, which then flew towards the center of his hand and gracefully landed there.
    Once the spiritual butterfly settled onto his palm, waves of Dao patterns rippled out, seemingly conveying some information.
    The next moment, a smile spread across Qinchuan's face.
    "Perfect!"
    Overjoyed, Qinchuan felt even the weariness in his soul dissipate at that instant. He patted the Red Luan, saying, "You glutton, let's go to Tianqing City!"
    It turned out that Qinchuan had just received a message from the spiritual butterfly.
    Yu Qilin had already located the descendant of another lineage of the Gongshan Clan.
    That lineage of the Gongshan Clan still carried the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root that he had left behind, a key treasure for awakening his Innate Body.
    He had been deliberately suppressing his realm at the Meridian Opening Realm Nine Layers, waiting for the awakening of the Innate Body before making a breakthrough. The complementing effects would maximize the potential of the Innate Body.
    Now, with news of the descendant of another lineage of the Gongshan Clan, how could he not be excited? Therefore, he couldn't afford to rest.
    He prepared to set off back to Tianqing City at once.
    The Red Luan was still sulking over its lost treat, brooding on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    It ignored Qinchuan's words.
    Seeing this, Qinchuan became frustrated, took out a Myriad Years Flame Grass from the Black Lotus, and threw it over. The Red Luan's eyes lit up, its expressive big eyes whirling with desire.
    The frustration on his face vanished in an instant as he swallowed the Flame Grass in one gulp.
    After feeling satisfied, he then transformed, obediently reverting to his original form.
    Qinchuan rode the Red Luan soaring into the sky, as if to leave, immediately drawing the attention of everyone from the Burning Heaven Sect.
    At this time, Qinchuan was well-known within the Burning Heaven Sect, and the Red Luan he sat upon was imposing, having shown outstanding prowess during the day when the sects besieged Burning Heaven.
    Now seeing Qinchuan riding the Red Luan away, many elders and disciples called out loudly, "Supreme Elder, where are you headed this time?"
    Qinchuan had once stood up to a Quasi-Emperor elder and saved the Burning Heaven Sect from a crisis; naturally, everyone was reluctant to see him go.
    Chi Hai, Chi Shan, and others also rushed into the skies, stopping three yards from Qinchuan, bowing and asking, "Young Master Qin, where are you heading? Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
    Shi Hun, Lin Qingtian, and other elders also flew up to retain Qinchuan, urging him to stay at the Burning Heaven Sect for a few more days.
    Though Shi Hun and Lin Qingtian had some personal grievances with Qinchuan, after he single-handedly killed two Quasi-Emperors and buried tens of thousands at Fusang Mountain, they were now completely in awe of him, both respectful and fearful, no longer daring to harbor any schemes against him. Their words showed genuine sentiment, without a trace of pretense.
    Qinchuan, of course, wasn't going to hold a grudge against them either.
    With a wave of his hand, he signaled everyone to dispense with formalities and replied, "The matters here are concluded, staying any longer serves no purpose. Now that Chi Hai has broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, even the Jiuxiang Ancient Country wouldn't dare to lightly entertain thoughts of targeting the Fiery Sky Lineage again."
    His main purpose for coming to the Burning Heaven Sect was for the Flame Stones and to collect the Innate Water and Sword Intent Amber owed by the Heavenly Sword Sect and Red Blood Sword Sect. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Helping Chi Hai was just an incidental act. Now that everything was settled, there was no need for him to stay any longer. Most importantly, he was eager to find out the whereabouts of the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root.
    At this point, Qinchuan seemed to remember something, and a jade slip flew from his chest into Chi Hai's hand. He said, "My return to the Lower Realm this time is to seek certain treasures. You of the Burning Heaven Sect should keep an eye out for these Spiritual Medicines. Should you find any, you can contact me through the spirit butterflies."
    Now that Qinchuan's Innate Body had awakened, he still lacked some spiritual medicinal treasures. Qinchuan could employ the Burning Heaven Sect in searching for these remaining medicines. While he didn't have much hope, it still provided an extra chance.
    Qinchuan had left Exquisite Pavilion's spirit butterflies with the Burning Heaven Sect, precisely so they could easily contact him in the future.
    Qinchuan paused before adding, "Also, whether it was the ambush on Chi Hai or the siege on the Fiery Sky Lineage, although it was overtly orchestrated by the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, behind the scenes there was a force called Netherworld Hall, likely targeting Divine Severing Cliff within the Refining Spirit Valley. They may have failed this time, but there's no telling what scheme they'll employ next. From now on, set Refining Spirit Valley as a forbidden area, with no one allowed to enter the valley."
    Netherworld Hall had schemed for forty-nine years, with the Nine Great Clans and two Quasi-Emperors simultaneously knocking on their door, clearly illustrating the importance they placed on Divine Severing Cliff.
    Having suffered a significant defeat, they were certain not to give up and would surely find other ways to get close to Divine Severing Cliff.
    Even before, Qinchuan did not know that Divine Severing Cliff harbored other secrets. Yet, since it was the place where he and Ling'er first met, Qinchuan would not allow outsiders to disturb it, let alone now that he knew there might still be secrets hidden atop Divine Severing Cliff. He would never allow Netherworld Hall's vermin to defile it.
    At this point, Shi Hun's face turned red with shame, since he had initially insisted on forcing his way to Divine Severing Cliff and had even clashed with the Second Elder, ending up slapped out of the Refining Spirit Valley by the Red Luan.
    He immediately answered loudly, "Shi Hun will diligently follow the Supreme Elder's orders. From now on, Refining Spirit Valley shall be the forbidden land of the Burning Heaven Sect. If anyone dares to step one foot into the valley, I, Shi Hun, will be the first to spare them no mercy."
    Qinchuan simply smiled, saying nothing more. He knew Shi Hun, although slightly covetous of treasures, was still devoted to the Burning Heaven Sect; otherwise, he would have turned traitor during the Jiuxiang Ancient Country's attack on the sect.
    After giving his instructions, Chi Hai and the others nodded in agreement. Qinchuan then patted the Red Luan's wings beneath him.
    The Red Luan understood and spread its wings, shooting out instantly, transforming into a rainbow light that disappeared into the sky.

 Chapter 334 Return

    That day, Qinchuan and Chi Shan had used a whole day to travel from Tianqing City to the Burning Heaven Sect.
    Now, with the Fusang Red Luan as his mount, Qinchuan only spent half a day to reach the outskirts of Tianqing City.
    The Red Luan was so enormous that if it were to stop in Tianqing City, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation. Although Qinchuan was unafraid, it would also bring trouble his way.
    Therefore, at a distance from Tianqing City, Qinchuan instructed the Red Luan to land, and he proceeded to the city on his own.
    Tianqing City was still as prosperous as ever, with streets and markets bustling with people, and crowds could be seen everywhere.
    The incident with the Burning Heaven Sect had also spread to Tianqing City, and one could occasionally hear people discussing the joint siege against the Burning Heaven Sect by the forces of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom.
    Having entered the city, Qinchuan did not make many stops and headed straight for the Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion.
    No sooner had Qinchuan entered the Exquisite Pavilion than a young servant came forward to greet him, saying, "Young Master, please come upstairs!"
    It wasn't that the servant recognized Qinchuan, but rather it was the rule of the Exquisite Pavilion: the first floor received ordinary people, the second floor received cultivators below the Spirit Martial Realm, and although Qinchuan displayed only the Meridian Opening Realm, he was still qualified to enter the second floor.
    After following the servant to the second floor, Qinchuan did not linger and went directly towards the stairs to the third floor.
    Before Qinchuan's foot could touch the stairs, two guards with Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level blocked him, expressionless as they spoke.
    "Young Master, only cultivators above the Spirit Martial Realm may be received on the third floor!"
    Qinchuan, of course, was aware of the rules of the Linglong Pavilion. He cleaned his ears and said indifferently, "I'm not going to the third floor."
    The guards relaxed a bit upon hearing Qinchuan's words, thinking that he had simply taken the wrong path by mistake.
    But the next moment, Qinchuan spoke again, causing the guards to drastically change their expressions.
    They only heard Qinchuan say in an unhurried voice, "I'm going to the seventh floor!"
    Qinchuan did not speak loudly, but his voice was clear to all; and the noisy second floor suddenly grew quiet as everyone looked at Qinchuan with odd expressions.
    "Is this kid tired of living?"
    "Openly challenging the authority of the Linglong Pavilion!"
    No wonder both the guards and the crowd were displeased.
    Access to the seventh floor of the Linglong Pavilion was usually only granted to the Pavilion Master. Qinchuan, currently just at the Meridian Opening Realm, came in claiming he wanted to go to the seventh floor¡ªundoubtedly, he was looking for trouble.
    Just a few months prior, Leng Dao, the Young Hall Master of the Shadow Hall, came to the Linglong Pavilion to stir up trouble with a Great Saint, and the outcome was vivid in everyone's memory: the Great Saint perished, and Leng Dao returned empty-handed and defeated.
    "Even a Great Saint fell at this number one pavilion in the world, and yet a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator dares to come to the Linglong Pavilion to cause trouble, uttering such arrogant words¡ªhe must really be sick of living!"
    The various cultivators on the second floor discussed animatedly as if watching a fool.
    Some cultivators were even speculating on how the Linglong Pavilion might punish Qinchuan.
    "This kid won't last ten breaths before being thrown out."
    Another cultivator glanced at the previous speaker and shook his head with disdain, "As if it would be that easy. A brat this ignorant and brazen dares to come to the Linglong Pavilion seeking trouble¡ªwithout learning his lesson, he thinks he can leave unscathed. I bet they'll break his legs first and then throw him out."
    As if to prove the cultivators right, the two guards stationed at the entrance to the third floor snorted angrily and shouted, "Where did this brat come from, daring to cause trouble in the Linglong Pavilion? He's truly courting death!"
    After that, the two guards formed their hands into claws, with fierce claw winds. Approaching from the left and right, they aimed for Qinchuan's shoulders. The guards coordinated their movements deftly and imposingly, their claw winds imbued with strong force. If it had been an ordinary Meridian Opening Realm cultivator, they would have probably already been frightened into weak knees.
    Qinchuan stood tall and still, motionless. These mere Spirit Martial Realm cultivators were not worth his stirring into action.
    Just then, a shout came from the hall.
    "Stop!"
    What followed was a sight of a fat man who, despite his size, was extremely agile, flashing in front of Qinchuan and intercepting the guards' claw force with his hands.
    "Qian, the shopkeeper?"
    Many cultivators recognized the rotund figure as none other than Qian Er, the shopkeeper of the second layer.
    The cultivators in the hall were each taken aback, having not expected such an incident to occur.
    "Although this Qian Er is slick, he's also incredibly opportunistic, so why would he take a blade for a cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm?"
    "Could it be that this young man has some background?"
    People pondered in their hearts, thinking over the various family sects of Tianqing City, but no one had ever seen a person like Qinchuan.
    Qian Er blocked the moves of the two guards, silently signaling the two guards to stand down. Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire
    After the two guards retreated, Qian Er's next move once again surprised everyone. He respectfully bowed deeply to Qinchuan.
    Originally, Qian Er had seen Qinchuan's face and knew that this unremarkable young man of only the Meridian Opening Realm was someone even their Pavilion Master dared not offend.
    "Young Master Qin, these two were ignorant. Please forgive them."
    Qian Er behaved more respectfully than he would have in front of the sacred powerhouses of other major forces in the city, leaving everyone scratching their heads.
    Qinchuan waved his hand and said, "I'm here to find Qilin."
    As soon as Qinchuan uttered these words, there was another wave of shock among the crowd.
    Who among the people didn't know that the current Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion was Yu Hudie, and that she had a senior brother named Yu Qilin, now a Supreme Saint powerhouse?
    Without a doubt, the "Qilin" mentioned by Qinchuan was referring to Yu Qilin.
    "Audacious! Truly too audacious!"
    "Qian gave this kid enough face, yet he's acting even more arrogant, daring to speak so lightly and insult a Supreme Saint."
    Sure enough, upon hearing what Qinchuan said, even Qian Er's expression slightly changed. Although he was aware of Qinchuan, he did not know Qinchuan's true identity. Seeing Qinchuan's disrespectful remarks, he too began to hesitate.
    Just as he was feeling unsure, a breeze suddenly swept through the hall. With the gentle wind, an individual in white emerged at the entrance of the staircase.
    "Master¡­ Young Master¡­"
    The appearance of this figure naturally attracted everyone's attention, and someone immediately recognized who it was, shouting out loud.
    "Yu Qilin!"
    Yu Qilin stood respectfully before Qinchuan, bowing in greeting.
    "How can this be?"
    "Isn't Yu Qilin a Supreme Saint? And yet he is bowing and scraping to a mere youth!"
    Everything on the scene had changed too quickly, and for a moment the cultivators were dumbfounded and speechless. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Who is this young man, that even the senior brother of the Pavilion Master of the number one pavilion in the world treats him with such courtesy!"
    Yu Qilin, paying no heed to the reactions of the crowd, led Qinchuan down a secluded and private pathway, then handed over a glossy black token.
    "In the future when you visit the Exquisite Pavilion, Master, you need not go through the main hall; you may use this passage to directly reach the seventh layer."
    Qinchuan was at a loss for words, absentmindedly accepting the token.
    He was extremely familiar with the Exquisite Pavilion, of course, and knew that there was another passage, but the excitement of having learned that Yu Qilin had information on the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root had caused him to forget.
    The two proceeded unobstructed and headed straight up above the seventh layer.
    It was only then that Yu Qilin began to speak in a low voice
    about the whereabouts of another vein of the Gongshan Family and the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root.

 Chapter 335 Golden Cicada Shedding

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    The seventh layer was rich and splendid, with the surrounding walls adorned in extreme luxury and decadence. Various spiritual medicines and supreme treasures were embellished on the smooth walls, forming a Spirit Gathering Array throughout the entire seventh layer. It emitted a rich mixture of various elemental spiritual energies, intertwining with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, filling the entire hall.
    Compared with the opulence of the walls, the hall's furnishings appeared simple and unadorned.
    In the vast hall, there was only one crystal-clear, exquisitely jade-carved table, with four chairs of the same material placed around it.
    The jade was as if naturally formed, with a gentle light scattering in all directions, serene and harmonious, indeed possessing the marvelous effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit.
    Qinchuan recognized at first glance that the table was carved from Heavenly Divine Jade, having the effect of nourishing and moisturizing the soul, although it was far from matching the Luo Yu. Still, on the Divine Wilderness Continent, it was considered rare.
    However, Qinchuan had an even larger piece of Luo Yu in his possession, so he was not particularly surprised.
    As Qinchuan settled into the jade chair, he instantly felt a wave of refreshing clarity and invigoration.
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    At that moment,
    Yu Qilin pulled out a sheepskin scroll from a book on the wall, and while opening it, began to narrate at length the history of the Gongshan Family's disappearance, "Speaking of the fate of another branch of the Gongshan Family, we must start with the Gongshan Family of that time..." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Lying on the calming chair, Qinchuan listened to Yu Qilin recounting the events of those days.
    "Tens of thousands of years ago, the Gongshan Family was also a major family in Tianqing City, with the elder ancestor himself being a Great Emperor, enjoying boundless glory. But after the Gongshan Family's elder ancestor passed away in meditation, the Gongshan Family began to decline, and it was said that at the time, the Sun Family of the Great Yan Ancient Country somehow heard that the Gongshan Family was guarding a supreme treasure."
    After that, the Sun Family began to suppress the Gongshan Family everywhere, demanding they hand over the treasure.
    At that time, the Sun Family was on the rise, and the Gongshan Family could initially hold their own against them, but after several generations, due to the single-lineage inheritance, the Gongshan Family gradually began to be overpowered by the Sun Family.
    By the time it was passed down to Gongshan Yu, the Gongshan Family could no longer hold its ground in Tianqing City.
    Gongshan Yu made a decision, to hide his identity and completely change his appearance.
    He first secretly transferred the Gongshan Family's valuable assets to Northern Desolate City, disbanded the servants, and scattered the clan's elders and protectors.
    Within a month after he disbanded the servants and clan elders, without any cultivators to protect it, the extensive Gongshan Family was attacked by thieves. During the attack, a family of three of the Gongshan Family met a tragic end by the hand of poison, not a single one survived."
    Hearing this, Qinchuan immediately understood why there was no news of the Gongshan Family in Tianqing City and also understood the reasoning behind Gongshan Yu's actions.
    Qinchuan interrupted Yu Qilin, who was narrating smoothly, "Those thieves were not real; it was a play directed and staged by Gongshan Yu himself! He did this simply to perform a Golden Cicada Shedding, making the Sun Family believe that his Gongshan Family had been annihilated!"
    Yu Qilin handed over the scroll, and Qinchuan glanced at it. It was indeed densely recorded with the deeds of the Gongshan Family. He did not continue to read, but quietly listened to what Yu Qilin had to say.
    After handing the scroll to Qinchuan, Yu Qilin continued, "The young master is perceptive."
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    "At that time, the Gongshan Clan had already fallen from grace, lacking the means to continue their conflict with the Sun Family, who had oppressed them generation after generation. It was indeed Gongshan Yu who devised this plan. The three people who remained in the clan were merely substitutes for Gongshan Yu and his wife and daughter. He and his family of three had set out for Northern Desolate City long before."
    As a Supreme Saint, Yu Qilin could see that Qinchuan was exhausted both in spirit and soul. He had just brewed a pot of Calming Tea and poured a cup for Qinchuan.
    Because of Gongshan Yu's ruse to switch the sky for the earth, to the outside world, the Gongshan Clan was indeed wiped out and vanished from history, causing the legends about the Gongshan Clan to gradually disappear over the generations.
    While sipping tea, Qinchuan listened to Yu Qilin continue, "Although the Gongshan Clan's scheme managed to deceive the general public, they couldn't fool the Sun Family, which kept a close watch on them. For some reason, the Sun Family still received news of their escape."
    Qinchuan knew the rest without needing to look, but he listened quietly to Yu Qilin's continuing narrative while attentively reviewing the details recorded on the scroll.
    "When Gongshan Yu and his wife and daughter reached the outskirts of Northern Desolate City, they were ambushed by the Sun Family. Gongshan Yu fought fiercely against the Sun Family members, and during the battle, he became separated from his wife and child. With no other choice, he fled to Northern Desolate City. My lord, you already know the fate of Gongshan Yu after he entered the Northern Desolate City, so I shall not belabor the point."
    Qinchuan nodded and said, "Gongshan Yu escaped to Northern Desolate City, changing his surname to Chou, but the Sun Family turned the entire city into a prison, to hold the Chou Family for generations until they disclose the location of that treasure."
    Upon hearing this, Yu Qilin sighed and commented, "The ancestor of the Gongshan Clan was once a Great Emperor, it's such a pity that none of his descendants managed to live up to his legacy, ending up with such a fate."
    Qinchuan remained silent, but he roughly knew the reason.
    Because long ago, he sealed the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root within the lineage of the Gongshan family. This Spirit Root was unstable and prone to dissipating.
    To maintain its existence and prevent dissipation, the Spirit Root would autonomously absorb the spiritual energy of its host.
    Therefore.
    Since Gongshan Busu passed away, the descendants of the Gongshan family, burdened with this Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root, advanced slowly on the path of cultivation, leading to their gradual decline.
    After Gongshan Yu changed his surname to Chou, his legitimate offspring did not have the burden of the Spirit Root's absorption, but with the Sun Family's oppression through the generations, none of them achieved any significant success.
    Qinchuan was already aware of these matters but did not know the details, which, upon hearing them now, also made him sigh with emotion.
    At this moment, Qinchuan heard Yu Qilin continue, "Gongshan Yu's eldest son, named Gongshan Qi, was attacked by the Sun Family on their way to the Northern Desolate City and became separated from Gongshan Yu during the escape. That boy was lucky to have made it out alive."
    At this point, a series of steady footsteps suddenly echoed in the room.
    The footsteps were measured and unhurried. Qinchuan had not yet seen the new arrival, but he already knew who it was.
    Sure enough, in the next moment, the elegant and refined figure of the Eldest Prince, Li Zhi, appeared at the door, accompanied by the ever-present Tian Can foot, Chen Baidao.
    "Brother Qin, it's been a long time. I hope you are in good health."
    "Brother Qin went to Burning Heaven Sect alone. Shortly thereafter, I heard that the Burning Heaven Sect was being besieged by the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and the ten major Sects, which worried me greatly. I planned to persuade Father Emperor to send troops to rescue the Burning Heaven Sect. Father was already convinced by my arguments, but unexpectedly, news came that the entire army besieging the Burning Heaven Sect had perished."
    Ever since the day Li Zhi saw the respect shown by the Sect Master of Burning Heaven, Chi Shan, towards Qinchuan, Li Zhi's admiration for Qinchuan increased. He now referred to himself as 'little brother', but since he did not know Qinchuan's true identity, his humility was appropriate, unlike the subservience shown by the likes of Wu Tian and others.

 Chapter 336 Taiyuan Ancient Country

    Li Zhi maintained his usual demeanor, gregarious and full of smiles, giving off a refreshing aura like a gentle spring breeze.
    After speaking, Li Zhi looked at Qinchuan with great curiosity, probing, "I heard that the ancestor of the Burning Heaven Sect broke through to the Great Emperor Realm, and only then did he slay all the invaders. Does Brother Qin have anything to do with the ancestor's breakthrough?"
    Qinchuan offered a faint smile, not answering directly. Instead, he said, "If I were to say not only did that ancestor of the Burning Heaven breakthrough because of my own, but also that I personally subdued those two Quasi-Emperors and tens of thousands of cultivators, would the Eldest Prince believe me?"
    "Hahaha, Brother Qin must be joking!"
    "Those were two Quasi-Emperors!"
    The Eldest Prince believed Qinchuan had boundless potential, but even if two Quasi-Emperors joined forces, Qinchuan surviving that would already be considered tremendously fortunate.
    He absolutely did not believe Qinchuan could have subdued two such Quasi-Emperors.
    Qinchuan had known his words wouldn't convince the Eldest Prince. Not just the Eldest Prince, any cultivator in the world would scoff at such a claim, thinking Qinchuan was boasting.
    So he deliberately took a step back to advance, letting the Eldest Prince guess for himself.
    Qinchuan didn't care what the Eldest Prince was thinking; he was here for the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root.
    Changing the subject, he steered the conversation back to the main issue. Looking at the two, he began, "So, the descendants of that line of Gongshan Qi are in Tianqing City and even within the palace?"
    Yu Qilin and the Eldest Prince exchanged looks. They didn't know how Qinchuan had concluded that descendants of Gongshan Qi were in the palace. Doubt flashed in their eyes, but they soon considered it merely a guess from Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan casually cleaned out his ears, looking nonchalant, as if he perceived their doubts.
    "Today, as I entered the city, I saw a black-robed messenger bearing an emblem of a double-headed eagle embroidered on the collar, which is a symbol of the Taiyuan Ancient Country's royal family. Although Tianyuan Nation and Taiyuan Ancient Country maintain peaceful relations, with no warfare between them, members of the royal family rarely appear in Tianqing City. Hence, I deduced that there must be an envoy from the Taiyuan Ancient Country visiting Tianyuan Nation these days."
    The news of Taiyuan Ancient Country sending an envoy to Tianyuan Nation had already spread throughout Tianqing City, so the two were not surprised that Qinchuan knew about it.
    Yu Qilin deliberately asked, "But what does this have to do with the descendants of Gongshan Qi?"
    "Back then, Gongshan Yu was ambushed and killed by the Sun Family on his way to Northern Desolate City, located to the north of Tianqing City. Knowing that if he continued north, he might encounter the Sun Family's pursuit, he certainly wouldn't head north. Gongshan Qi had just escaped from Tianqing City, naturally, he wouldn't return there. As for the east, heading east is the Great Yan Ancient Country, the very stronghold of the Sun Family, so he most definitely wouldn't go in that direction."
    "Therefore, the only escape route left for Gongshan Qi was to head west, fleeing to the Taiyuan Ancient Country." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Eldest Prince and Yu Qilin looked at each other, astonished at how thoroughly Qinchuan had analyzed the situation.
    The two of them had combined efforts to investigate the lineage of the Gongshan family, which was how they came to know quickly that Gongshan Qi had fled to the Taiyuan Ancient Country many years ago, but they had never considered why Gongshan Qi had chosen to flee there.
    Yu Qilin nodded in agreement, confirming, "Indeed, as the young master said, Gongshan Qi made a wise choice by escaping alone to the Taiyuan Ancient Country. Meanwhile, Gongshan Yu, unable to part with the Gongshan family's assets in Northern Desolate City, knowingly headed into the tiger's lair, resulting in his imprisonment for generations."
    The Eldest Prince, however, still didn't grasp the connection.
    Even if Qinchuan deduced that Gongshan Qi's lineage had fled to the Taiyuan Ancient Country, and even if it coincided with the visit of the Taiyuan Ancient Country's envoy to Tianyuan, how was he so certain that these descendants of Gongshan Qi were in Tianqing City, let alone assert they were within the royal family?
    Seeming to perceive the doubts in the Eldest Prince's mind, Qinchuan smiled lightly and said, "Otherwise, how can we explain the Eldest Prince's presence in this place?"
    Having said that, everyone exchanged smiles.
    According to the identity of the Eldest Prince, he indeed had no qualifications to ascend to the seventh floor of the Exquisite Pavilion. Seeing him here now could only be related to Qinchuan or perhaps to the descendants of Gongshan Yu.
    The Eldest Prince and Yu Qilin couldn't help but show their utmost admiration. Qinchuan had merely used some old stories and the presence of the Eldest Prince here to determine that the lineage of Gongshan Qi was now within the palace.
    The analysis was comprehensive and flawless, as if he had witnessed it himself¡ªit was truly exceptional.
    In fact, Qinchuan, having undergone nine cycles of rebirth, had a soul stronger than that of Heaven Emperors and Ghost Kings, and his thoughts were even more meticulous. With the awakening of the Innate Pupils, he was like a tiger with wings, able to analyze useful information from minute details.
    At this time, the Eldest Prince personally poured tea for both Qinchuan and Yu Qilin before speaking.
    "After Gongshan Qi fled to the Taiyuan Ancient Country, he changed his surname from Gongshan to Dongfang, symbolizing that he was from the east, to memorialize his ancestors and remember the hatred.
    Without the suppression of the Sun Family, the Dongfang Family fared quite well in Taiyuan Ancient Country. Now, there has even emerged a talented youth with the Immovable Vajra Body within the family, named Dongfang Zhen, who caught the eye of the royal elders and was taken in by the Taiyuan Royal Family."
    "So, that Dongfang Zhen is among the delegation visiting Tianyuan Nation this time!" Qinchuan said leisurely at this point.
    At this juncture, Qinchuan suddenly understood how the Eldest Prince and Yu Qilin had so quickly found the descendants of Gongshan Qi.
    It turns out that Dongfang Zhen had also awakened his bloodline and inherited his ancestor's Immovable Vajra Body.
    The Eldest Prince was aware of the matter of Chou Wu's Immovable Vajra Body in Northern Desolate City and had personally brought Chou Wu back to the palace to cultivate.
    When the Taiyuan Ancient Country's delegation visited Tianyuan Nation, the Eldest Prince instantly recognized the Immovable Vajra Body in Dongfang Zhen and naturally became suspicious.
    From there, it was not difficult to further investigate and uncover information about the Dongfang Family.
    "That's right. Although there is no major conflict between Tianyuan and Taiyuan, in recent years, a Mysterious Crystal Mine was discovered on the border between the two nations, leading to several minor conflicts. Later, Taiyuan Ancient Country proposed a suggestion ¡ª our two nations should hold a competition, and based on the results, determine the ownership of the Mysterious Crystal Mine."
    "And this time Taiyuan Ancient Country's visit to Tianyuan Nation brings a large number of royal elites, with their aim being precisely this competition, and Dongfang Zhen, is one of them!"
    "When does the competition begin?"
    Qinchuan suddenly asked.
    "The two sides have agreed, the competition will take place three days from now, north of Tianqing City."
    "Good! In that case, go back and arrange a spot for me; this young master will meet this Dongfang Zhen in three days!"
    The Eldest Prince heard this with great joy.
    The foundation of Taiyuan Ancient Country was much stronger than that of Tianyuan Nation. He did not have much confidence in the upcoming competition, and his original intent in coming was to invite Qinchuan to participate.
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    Unexpectedly, before he could express his own wish, Qinchuan took the initiative, to his great surprise and delight.
    He was well aware of Qinchuan's formidable capabilities. With Qinchuan's participation in the competition, he was certain to shine brilliantly.

 Chapter 337 Great Dao Pill

    When Qinchuan proposed to actively participate in the competition, it wasn't just for the sake of meeting Dongfang Zhen, naturally, he had his own plans.
    Since the incident at Jiuxiang Ancient Country and the affairs with the Gongshan Family, not only the Sun Family had been obstructing, but Great Yan Ancient Country was undoubtedly implicated as well. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire
    Otherwise, the Sun Family alone would definitely not have been capable of extending their reach into the imperial capital of Tianqing City within Tianyuan Nation.
    Therefore,
    He had decided not to let either Jiuxiang Ancient Country or Great Yan Ancient Country off the hook.
    Although Qinchuan's current strength was not enough to uproot the two ancient countries, after a period of growth, the two ancient countries would merely be stepping stones on his path to prove the Dao.
    However, the four ancient countries were all located on the Divine Wilderness Continent's Dongju Continent and had always engaged in battles, but there had never been complete annexation of one another, as each held deep-rooted sovereignty.
    If he carelessly toppled the imperial families of Great Yan Ancient Country and Jiuxiang Ancient Country without subsequent actions, the remnants of the royal families would quickly be reignited. To truly eradicate these people, one must support an ancient country, completely ruling over this region.
    Besides the troubles brought onto Qinchuan by the two ancient countries themselves, there was another more important reason.
    Although Qianchuan had left various means within the Divine Wilderness Continent and Myriad Realms, these Sect Families had not fully controlled the entire continent, resulting in some hesitancy in handling many matters now.
    At the same time, when the Divine Wilderness Continent was unified under his control, the Myriad Heavenly Domains would be the land of Tianyuan, and the efficiency of searching for geniuses and precious treasures would definitely increase greatly.
    Therefore, Qinchuan now wished to cultivate a spokesperson on the continent, a chess piece in the Divine Wilderness Continent to sweep away pests like Netherworld Hall.
    In addition, from his trip with the Burning Heaven Sect, he had discovered that beings from the Upper Realm were already interfering with the affairs of the Lower Realm, with the Thousand Stars Chessboard from the Thousand Stars Sect being evidence of this.
    If Qinchuan's forces could dominate the entire continent, then all the hidden maneuvers would be in his grasp.
    And now, the chess piece best suited for this was none other than Tianyuan Nation, and within Tianyuan Nation, the Eldest Prince was the candidate he found most suitable.
    Considering this, Qinchuan suddenly asked, "I wonder where the Eldest Prince's heart truly lies, and where he intends to go?"
    Li Zhi was taken aback, not expecting Qinchuan to ask such a question out of the blue, but he quickly responded.
    With a resonant voice, he said boldly, "I am the Crown Prince of Tianyuan, the successor to the throne. My heart naturally lies with the welfare of the people, following the will of the previous emperor, to bring glory to Tianyuan Ancient Country and restore its former peak splendor."
    After hearing this, Qinchuan smiled and shook his head, staring intensely at Li Zhi.
    "The pinnacle of Tianyuan's splendor, just how long can it last, can its territory ever be double what it is now?"
    Li Zhi was stupefied once again, not understanding the meaning of Qinchuan's words. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and answered honestly.
    "The peak of Tianyuan was during Emperor Jingsheng's reign, with powerful military might, valiant cavalry unmatched in bravery, conquering the four seas with invincible prowess. The empire's territory stretched from the Tianxuan Black River in the east to the Han Shan Corridor in the west, down to the Southern Frontier marshes, and expanding into the Extremely Cold Territory in the north. Although the domain was vast, it was still not as broad as two Tianyuans combined."
    After listening, Qinchuan laughed and said, "Even at the height of Tianyuan's strength, it wasn't even a third of Dongju Continent. Is this the extent of your ambition, nothing more than this?"
    Li Zhi's face flushed on the side; he considered his aspirations to be quite grand, yet to Qinchuan, they were merely trivial.
    Even Yu Qilin and Chen Baidao beside him were baffled, not understanding the implications of Qinchuan's words.
    Qinchuan glanced at the three men, then looked back at Li Zhi and said indifferently, "If there is an opportunity now to have Tianyuan's cavalry permanently stationed across the Divine Wilderness Continent, would you seize it?"
    Li Zhi and Chen Baidao could hardly miss the implication in Qinchuan's words, both of them drawing in a sharp breath at the same time.
    Qinchuan's intention was, strikingly, to unify the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.
    The vast expanse of the Divine Wilderness Continent was boundless. The Tianyuan Nation was only at the easternmost edge of the continent, in the region of Dongju Continent. Besides that, there were three more continents¡ªWestern Gourd Continent, Nanchi Continent, Northern Cold Continent¡ªas well as countless borderlands across the unfathomable oceans. Numerous cultivators could spend their entire lives without setting foot on all four Great Continents. The idea of unifying the four Great Continents of the Divine Wilderness was nothing short of a joke.
    Even in its most prosperous times, the territory of Tianyuan Nation had not amounted to a third of the Dongju Continent, and had never managed to unify it completely.
    Not to mention the Tianyuan Nation; ever since the demon and god tribes had depressingly withdrawn from the Divine Wilderness Continent, and the Human Race had taken control of destiny, no one had ever unified the Dongju Continent, let alone the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.
    Even the Exquisite Pavilion, though claiming to be the number one pavilion under the heavens, only had branches across the four ancient countries of the Dongju Continent, and had not yet set foot in the other three continents.
    No wonder everyone was so astonished when Qinchuan expressed such an intention.
    In the eyes of Li Zhi and Chen Baidao, unifying the Divine Wilderness Continent was akin to an idle dream, and it was only because of Qinchuan's status that they refrained from showing it, but their faces were full of disbelief.
    Even Yu Qilin looked at Qinchuan skeptically.
    It wasn't that he doubted Qinchuan's strength; he firmly believed that in this world, no one could stop Qinchuan's march, not even a Great Emperor.
    But.
    Governing a place was far from something that could be achieved by the strength of one person alone.
    Noticing the doubt in the two men, Qinchuan calmly took an Elixir from his bosom, held it in his palm, and said, "This Elixir is called the Great Dao Pill."
    "Great Dao Pill!"
    The Eldest Prince and Chen Baidao both focused their gaze, their pupils constricting as they stared intently at the Elixir in Qinchuan's hand.
    "A Treasure Pill! And of the finest quality!"
    Of course, everyone had heard of the Great Dao Pill.
    In the path of cultivation, below the Dao Palace Realm, cultivators worked on their Physical Qi which still pertained to martial prowess, and above the Dao Palace Realm, the true path of cultivation began, cultivating Mana.
    But in Qinchuan's eyes, the Saint Realm was merely the starting point of the path of cultivation.
    At the Saint Realm, cultivators begin to comprehend the Great Dao, and every word and action carries the principles of the Great Dao, vastly different from cultivators below the rank of Saint.
    The Dao Palace Realm is a significant threshold, with countless cultivators unable to step into the path of cultivation for their entire lives, with only one in ten thousand actually crossing the threshold.
    The leap from Dragon Transformation Realm to the Saint Realm is another huge barrier, with only one cultivator in a hundred thousand able to cross it and attain the Saintly rank. Only then can it be said that one has truly embarked on the path of cultivation. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Because to break through the Saint Realm, it's no longer just about breaking through the shackles of one's Realm; it also requires the cultivator's insight into the Great Dao.
    And this Great Dao Pill could significantly enhance a cultivator's comprehension of the Great Dao. With the aid of this Pill, the chances of breaking through the Saint Realm could increase exponentially.
    The two men composed their chaotic emotions, with the Eldest Prince the first to regain his calm. He thought that since Qinchuan was a descendant of a Great Emperor, it was not strange that he could produce a Treasure Pill.
    He said, "Treasure Pills are indeed rare, but in a war between two countries, pulling one hair can affect the whole body. Although Saints have a certain influence on the battlefield, they are not strong enough to turn the tide. Whether there is one more or one less Saint, I'm afraid it will not make much difference in the warfare between nations."
    Qinchuan cleared his ears dismissively and asked, "Who told you there was only one?"

 Chapter 338 A Mere Treasure Pill

    "Who said there was only one?"
    The Eldest Prince and his companion were stunned once again and then they realized what was implied.
    Smiling, the Eldest Prince said, "Even if there are three to five Treasure Pills, adding three to five saints to Tianyuan would still not bridge the gap with the other three major Ancient Kingdoms."
    Treasure Pills are extremely rare and top-quality Treasure Pills are seen once in a millennium. It was already a surprise to the Eldest Prince that Qinchuan could produce one, and he guessed that Qinchuan had no more than three to five at most.
    That was why he made such a remark.
    The Jiuxiang Ancient Country has three hundred soldiers in Golden Armor. Among these soldiers, the weakest are saints, and the strongest have reached the Supreme Saint level.
    And Tianyuan Nation, Great Yan Ancient Country, and Taiyuan Ancient Country all possess forces similar to the Golden Armor soldiers.
    In Tianyuan Nation, these people are called 'The Blue-clothed,' and even though Tianyuan Nation has recruited many experts from within its realm, the number of Blue-clothed is still just over a mere hundred.
    Even if Jiuxiang Ancient Country lost a hundred men at Burning Heaven Sect, and Tianyuan Nation added three to five more people, it would still be difficult for them to confront them.
    Let alone compare with the strongest Taiyuan Ancient Country to the west.
    As the Eldest Prince was talking, suddenly Qinchuan flicked his finger, and the Treasure Pill in his hand instantly flew into his mouth, where he began to chew.
    Seeing this, Chen Baidao and Li Zhi were both shocked to the point of staring at each other, dumbfounded, with their mouths wide open¡ªbroader than a clenched fist.
    This Great Dao Pill is not an ordinary elixir; it does not contain Spiritual Power but is filled with a strong sense of the Great Dao. It is only extremely beneficial for those at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm who are striking towards the Holy's Realm.
    Cultivators below the Dragon Transformation Realm who take this elixir will see absolutely no effect; Qinchuan's act was undoubtedly a wasteful destruction of heavenly creations.
    Qinchuan chewed while shaking his head and said, "The taste is not bad, would you like to try one?"
    Having said this, two more top-quality Great Dao Pills appeared in his hand with a flick of his finger. The two Pills turned into streaks of light and directly flew into the wide-open mouths of the two men.
    The pair were still in shock, their minds blank. Seeing two extremely valuable Treasure Pills flying into their mouths, their instinct was to refuse. But before they could react, the two elixirs landed in their mouths, turned into a warm current, and flowed into their abdomens.
    "This..."
    "What a waste of heavenly treasures! Truly a waste of heavenly treasures!"
    "If these three Treasure Pills were to be taken by cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm, Tianyuan Ancient Country would surely gain three more saints."
    Even as a descendant of the Great Emperor, the Eldest Prince was shaking his head and sighing at this moment.
    Three saints might not be enough to change the current status of Tianyuan Ancient Country, but as long as little is added to little, one day they will return to the peak.
    "Merely Treasure Pills, not worth mentioning!"
    "If this young master has said that I would unify the Divine Wilderness under Tianyuan Nation, how could I not bring out some real skills?"
    As he spoke, Qinchuan took out a Soul Stone from his bosom and threw it to the Eldest Prince, then said.
    "When you go back, prepare the following ingredients, the more the better! Once you are ready, bring them here."
    The Eldest Prince was still sighing over the waste of three Treasure Pills and was secretly annoyed and regretful. Taking the Soul Stone, his Soul swept over it, and he saw that it was densely packed with several kinds of Spiritual Medicine.
    Having some knowledge in the art of Alchemy, the Eldest Prince could tell at a glance that these ingredients were exactly the materials needed to refine Great Dao Pills.
    Startled, his eyes burst with a fierce light, and his face showed excitement which made him incoherent with agitation.
    "Could it be¡ª"
    "Could it be that Brother Qin knows a Pill Saint who can refine Great Dao Pills?"
    The prescription for the Great Dao Pill is not rare, and the raw materials for refining the pill are not hard to find, but there is a huge hurdle in achieving Pill Concoction.
    Firstly, because this pill does not just push through realms but also invokes the Great Dao, the Alchemist must have a profound understanding of the Great Dao to begin with.
    As a result, the realm and strength of the Alchemist must at least reach the level of a Great Saint. In Tianyuan Nation, Great Saints are already as rare as phoenix feathers and Qilin horns, not to mention a Pill Saint with the strength of a Great Saint, which are virtually impossible to come by. In the entire Dongju Continent, the Eldest Prince only knew of one each in the Jiuxiang and Taiyuan Imperial Families.
    Secondly, the refining of the Great Dao Pill is extremely draining on the mind and spirit. Even a Pill Saint as powerful as a Great Saint can only produce one batch of Great Dao Pills per year, and within that batch, there typically are only two or three successful pills.
    When it comes to a Supreme Saint, they can refine two to three batches of elixirs per year.
    "You could understand it that way!"
    Qinchuan nodded, not giving away that he was the one who had refined the elixir, and replied accordingly.
    The Eldest Prince was overjoyed to hear Qinchuan's acknowledgment. Having one Great Dao Pill and having a Pill Saint capable of refining Great Dao Pills were vastly different matters; even his frustration from squandering three Great Dao Pills was swept away in an instant.
    "How many pills can that senior produce in a year?"
    The Eldest Prince couldn't be sure who could refine the Great Dao Pill, but he had guessed that it was some mighty figure from the Burning Heaven Sect, thus he referred to them respectfully as "senior."
    "This can't be determined!" Qinchuan answered indifferently.
    "Can't be determined?"
    Curiosity surfaced on the face of the Eldest Prince, not understanding what Qinchuan meant.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and said flatly.
    "That depends on how many materials you, the Eldest Prince, can prepare. The amount of materials available will determine the number of pills that can be made."
    "..."
    "..."
    For a moment,
    The vast hall fell silent; Yu Qilin observed Qinchuan discreetly, as by now he was well aware that Qinchuan was the alchemist in question, and he harbored no doubts about it.
    However, the Eldest Prince and Chen Baidao exchanged looks, at a loss for words.
    It was the Eldest Prince who first regained his composure, "How could this be possible!"
    "The refining of the Great Dao Pill greatly exhausts the soul, even for a Supreme Saint Expert, the number of elixirs refined in a year..."
    He paused midway, a sudden realization dawning on him, he cried out in surprise.
    "Ah, could it be..."
    He did not continue his words, but thought to himself, "Could it be, could it be the Pill Emperor!"
    "Is it the ancestor from the Burning Heaven Sect who has just ascended to emperor status? But I have never heard that Burning Heaven Sect's ancestor was an Alchemist before!"
    Qinchuan understood what the Eldest Prince was thinking, but he did not correct him.
    At this time, he spoke, "After you return, you can start preparing the necessary materials. Once they are ready, within seven days, the Great Dao Pill will be delivered into the hands of the Eldest Prince."
    Seeing Qinchuan's confident words and the lack of jest in his manner, the Eldest Prince became more certain of his guess, and his spirit surged with excitement.
    A small flame of hope in his heart began to expand, and he started to look forward to the proposition that Qinchuan had mentioned earlier about unifying the Divine Wilderness.
    His mind grew hazy with the thought; he nodded and respectfully gave his assent, "Yes!" Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The challenge for a Cultivator to transition from the Dragon Transformation Realm to Holy's Realm is like a chasm in the sky, obstructing the path of many a cultivator's journey, with perhaps only one in ten thousand capable of surmounting this divide and achieving the status of a Holy.
    And if the Tianyuan Nation held an inexhaustible supply of Great Dao Pills in their hands,
    Li Zhi believed that within a hundred years, there would be no less than ten thousand Holies.
    By then, an army formation composed of ten thousand Holies could go wherever they pleased without meeting any resistance.
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    For the Tianyuan Nation, the unification of Dongju Continent was just a matter of time.
    Setting sights on the Divine Wilderness Continent wasn't impossible either!

 Chapter 339 Having a Well-Thought-Out Plan

    Just at this moment, Yu Qilin, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spoke in a low voice.
    "But the oceans that separate the Four Great Continents are vast, and countless realms of death lie along the way. Even if ten thousand saints set out to sea, disregarding the losses en route, and manage to cross the ocean without subsequent resupply, they would not be able to gain a foothold on the other side."
    Yu Qilin's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the Eldest Prince's head, immediately extinguishing half of the fierce fire of ambition in his heart.
    Qinchuan seemed calm and composed, as if he had already considered this problem and had a plan up his sleeve.
    "This young master has long had a solution to this problem, so the Eldest Prince need not worry."
    "However, speaking of such matters now is premature. For the moment, the Eldest Prince should focus on resolving the chaotic forces within Tianyuan Nation."
    The Eldest Prince, surprised that Qinchuan claimed to have a way to solve the issue of connecting the Four Great Continents, was taken aback but didn't press for more when he saw that Qinchuan was not willing to elaborate. Instead, he pondered Qinchuan's words about the internal affairs of Tianyuan Nation.
    Within Tianyuan Nation, there were originally four great powers: the Tianyuan Royal Family, the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Burning Heaven Sect, and the Jiuli Ghost Sect. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With a Great Emperor sitting in the Tianyuan Royal Family, the other three sects only had Quasi-Emperors at their helm. Now, with the emergence of another Great Emperor within the Burning Heaven Sect, the delicate balance among the four was bound to be disrupted.
    Furthermore, following the battle of Fusang Mountain, the Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect had suffered heavy losses. This was the perfect opportunity for the Imperial Family to overpower these two sects.
    As for the Burning Heaven Sect, because of Qinchuan's relationship, the Eldest Prince would surely not touch them, and he could even draw them over as allies to jointly confront Jiuxiang Ancient Country.
    But what Qinchuan said next made the Eldest Prince even more thrilled.
    "If the Eldest Prince resolves the chaotic forces within Tianyuan Nation, this young master will ensure that Exquisite Pavilion and the Burning Heaven Sect serve the Royal Family. In addition, with the Great Dao Pills that I will refine, it will be enough to unify Dongju Continent within ten years."
    "Is that true?"
    The Eldest Prince's eyes blazed with an intense light, his face filled with disbelief.
    He was wholly focused on Exquisite Pavilion and Burning Heaven Sect coming under Imperial command and even overlooked the detail of Qinchuan personally refining the Great Dao Pills.
    Leaving the Burning Heaven Sect aside, the Eldest Prince was well aware of Exquisite Pavilion, a network spread across various nations of Dongju Continent, reputed as the number one pavilion, unrivaled in intelligence gathering.
    The Imperial Family had tried numerous times to recruit or win over Exquisite Pavilion, but the Pavilion Master of Exquisite Pavilion hadn't given them the slightest face, having kicked out their envoys several times.
    For a long time, the Royal Family had abandoned such thoughts.
    Now, with a single sentence from Qinchuan, the Exquisite Pavilion was expected to follow the Royal Family's orders, which was no wonder the Eldest Prince was incredulous.
    Qinchuan could easily see the disbelief on the Eldest Prince's face. He pursed his lips and turned to Yu Qilin, asking, "Qilin, do you have any objections?"
    Yu Qilin stood up and respectfully bowed, "Exquisite Pavilion will always be at the young master's command."
    Although he did not explicitly say so, it was clear that he was responding to Qinchuan's earlier statement, and had no objections to serving the Royal Family.
    This shocked the Eldest Prince and others even more, as their hearts were hit by tumultuous waves, because Yu Qilin's words also revealed another piece of information.
    Even though he knew that Qinchuan had a deep connection with Exquisite Pavilion, it never occurred to him that Exquisite Pavilion was actually under Qinchuan's command.
    And this Exquisite Pavilion, independent of Dongju Continent, had its true master behind the scenes, Qinchuan, a mere cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm! Discover hidden content at My Virtual Library Empire
    The Eldest Prince's breathing grew heavier and more audible.
    For this information, it was truly shocking, yet a boundless joy rose in his heart immediately thereafter.
    He was ecstatic that he had managed to gain the support of the Exquisite Pavilion and the Burning Heaven Sect. With these two major forces backing him, ascending to the throne was a certainty; even the Third Prince's great prestige in the army was no longer enough to compete with him.
    What delighted him even more was that if what Qinchuan said was true, then it would be only a matter of time before he unified Tianyuan and dominated Dongju Continent.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, two major sects, were not an issue in the face of the absolute power of the Imperial Family. He was confident.
    While he was still immersed in his joy, Qinchuan suddenly changed the topic, his voice turning cold, as if it came from a frozen wasteland, the chill oppressive.
    "This young master supports you to unify the Divine Wilderness, of course, it is not without a price. From now on, you must obey this young master!"
    The Eldest Prince was startled at first but quickly came to realize.
    Qinchuan provided the Great Dao Pill and had the Exquisite Pavilion and the Burning Heaven Sect follow the Imperial Family's orders. He didn't believe for a second that there wouldn't be any strings attached.
    But, for a sovereign of a nation to heed the commands of a cultivator, a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator at that, was unprecedented in all four Ancient Kingdoms of Dongju Continent.
    Yet, he only hesitated for a moment before clasping his hands together and declaring with conviction, "If Brother Qin's words today are completely true, from this day forth, Li Zhi will surely look to Young Master Qin as his leader."
    A sovereign of a nation obeying a cultivator, especially one at the Meridian Opening Realm, might be unprecedented in the four great Ancient Kingdoms. But wasn't unifying Dongju Continent and the Divine Wilderness also without precedent?
    Suddenly, a powerful aura surged from Qinchuan's body, a thread of the Asura Divine Soul's essence materialized in the hall, bringing with it the terrifying presence of the Asura Qi, sweeping through the area.
    Bloodthirsty killing intent rolled out in an instant.
    That thread of the Asura Divine Soul released a terrifying aura, striking directly at their souls.
    Then, Qinchuan's voice echoed faintly: "I hope the Eldest Prince can keep his word, otherwise, the consequences of betrayal will not be pleasant."
    Nine Lives Reincarnation, Qinchuan was adept at the Art of Controlling. For those under him, he knew he must offer enough temptation to lure their hearts, but also enough power to instill fear, to prevent them from harbouring second thoughts.
    Having finished speaking, Qinchuan shook, and the illusion formed by the assemblage of Asura Emperor Soul's aura dispersed.
    After a long while, the terrifying aura finally dissipated. The Eldest Prince and Chen Baidao came back to their senses, gasping for air, their eyes filled with terror.
    Although it was just an illusion formed by a thread of the Asura Emperor Soul's aura, the murderous intent and the bleakness it contained were more than the two of them could bear.
    "Young Master Qin..."
    "How can the Divine Soul be so terrifying?"
    Chen Baidao's Divine Soul was much stronger and he recovered first. Suddenly remembering something, incredulity crossed his face, his eyes blazing as he stuttered, "You... you... are him?!"
    Chen Baidao had always suspected Qinchuan was the descendant of the Great Emperor. This surge of terrifying Divine Soul Aura immediately triggered certain memories deep in his mind, leading him to believe Qinchuan might be that person from the past.
    The distinctive Aura of the Asura Divine Soul was all too terrifying and familiar.
    Qinchuan didn't respond to Chen Baidao's question but vanished in a flash, the whole person gone in an instant.
    Only then did Qinchuan's voice, distant and lingering, reach them, "I wish to ascend to the Nine Heavens and return still as the carefree Immortal! My identity must not be revealed!"
    Chen Baidao had long been aware of this secret phrase, but Qinchuan's words confirmed his suspicions.
    Now that Qinchuan had decided to take the Eldest Prince under his wing, revealing his true identity was of little consequence¡ªafter all, he had already embedded a Prohibition within their Divine Souls with his power. If they spoke to others, it would trigger the Prohibition, causing their Divine Souls to self-destruct.

 Chapter 340 Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom

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    In the seventh layer of the Exquisite Pavilion, only Yu Qilin, the Eldest Prince, and Chen Baidao remained.
    It was then that Yu Qilin spoke calmly, "Years later, you will be very glad that you made this decision. The number of people who wanted to follow Young Master Qin was countless, and many never had the chance."
    "Young Master Qin... he..."
    The Eldest Prince's face was blank as he pieced together the reactions of both Yu Qilin and Chen Baidao, and he had more or less guessed Qinchuan's identity. Unconsciously, even the way he addressed Qin had changed from Brother Qin to Young Master Qin.
    After leaving the Exquisite Pavilion, Qinchuan identified the direction he needed to go and headed straight toward the residence of the Tian Camel Elder.
    The moment he arrived in Tianqing City, the Tian Camel Elder was already aware of Qinchuan's return.
    At that time, the Tian Camel Elder sent a voice transmission to Qinchuan, stating that there was important information to report.
    Because Qinchuan was eager to know the whereabouts of the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root, he had put it aside for later. Now that he had learned of the message regarding the Spirit Root, he decided to make a detour there.
    As Qinchuan walked out of the Exquisite Pavilion and crossed a street, while walking on a commercial avenue, suddenly a shout caught his attention.
    "Yo, isn't this a bunch of trash from the Dongfang Family? This Spiritual Medicine is a hundred thousand years old Blood Stone Grass, not something your Dongfang Family's trash can touch. Put it down obediently, or else this young master will make you lose both your money and treasures."
    "The Dongfang Family?"
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    Qinchuan's heart stirred, recalling that the descendant of the Gongshan Qi lineage was indeed the Dongfang Family; he followed the sound and looked over.
    He saw that in front of a Spiritual Medicine shop called the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, several brightly dressed young nobles were standing; from their clothes and appearance, they were clearly not from the Tianyuan Ancient Country but from the Taiyuan Ancient Country.
    In front of the crowd stood several young men in simple gray robes, stationed in front of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, looking part Tianyuan Nation descendants, part Taiyuan Ancient Country folk.
    It was obvious that the group of youths in gray robes had set their sights on the Spiritual Medicine being sold at the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, but they were intercepted by the latecomer nobles, who sought to hijack their purchase.
    "You..."
    One of the stout-hearted youths in gray robe took a step forward, blocking in front of the ornately dressed young nobles, his face showing indignation.
    "Eldest Prince, this Blood Stone Grass was clearly first spotted by our Dongfang Family, what are you doing?"
    "Hmph? The Dongfang Family!"
    "What's the Dongfang Family worth? Since this Blood Stone Grass has caught the eye of this prince, then no one else can buy it. It doesn't matter if you're just a nondescript branch of the Dongfang Family; even if Dongfang Zhen himself came here, he wouldn't be allowed to leave with this Blood Stone Grass."
    "You..."
    The people in the gray robes all changed color at these words, each staring at the Eldest Prince with unfriendly expressions.
    The simple youth's eyes blazed with fury, he was gasping for breath, wishing he could tear the Eldest Prince to pieces.
    His name was Dongfang Lei. Although he had the surname Dongfang, there wasn't a single thread of the Dongfang Family's blood in him, including everyone present. Although their surnames were Dongfang, they were not truly, in the strict sense, part of the Dongfang Family.
    Originally,
    After Dongfang Qi fled to the Taiyuan Ancient Country, with the lessons of the past in mind, he knew that if the family did not prosper with many members, it could not be a long-term solution.
    But the ancestral teachings, the rules of passing down through only one heir, could not be broken.
    It happened that in that year, his daughter was born, and he had an ingenious idea.
    ```
    He sought out a pair of twin boys from outside, and regarded them as his own.
    Once the daughter and the twin brothers had grown up, he had the elder twin marry her to inherit the ancestral will.
    And the younger twin of the twins went on to marry and have children, expanding the family line.
    Therefore, in the Taiyuan Ancient Country, there circulated a saying that within the Dongfang family, aside from the ruling lineage, all others were considered mixed blood.
    In their generation, Dongfang Zhen was the ruling lineage, the pure-blooded line of the Dongfang, while the rest were the so-called mixed blood mentioned by others.
    However, because the Dongfang family was large and flourishing in the Taiyuan Ancient Country, few dared to utter such notions openly.
    Now that the Eldest Prince had shouted out loud in front of everyone, it was undoubtedly a slap in the face to them all.
    Just as the crowd was enraged, on the verge of drawing their swords and readying their crossbows, suddenly a leisurely mocking laugh was heard.
    "Hehe, what a joke, what a joke. The offspring of a fratricide and patricide dares to mock others for their mixed blood."
    Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the speaker was a young man with a lazy demeanor, a colorful little bird perching on his shoulder, looking very much like a dissipated young master out to stroll with his bird.
    But the Eldest Prince, named Fu Xi, having heard Qinchuan utter the words fratricide and patricide, had his expression dramatically change, stuttering as he spoke, staring at Qinchuan as if he saw a ghost.
    "You... who are you... how would you know..."
    Thirty thousand years ago, during his prime, the Saint Ren Emperor suddenly passed away, along with the then-Eldest Prince Fu Cang and Fourth Prince Fu Li.
    The second prince then ascended to the throne.
    Outsiders speculated that the deaths of the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince might have been connected to the Second Imperial Prince, but Fu Xi had seen in an Ancient Book that not only did Fu Cang and Fu Li die at the hands of the Second Imperial Prince, even the Saint Ren Emperor had died by his hand.
    Therefore, when Qinchuan called him the offspring of a fratricide and patricide, he instantly thought of that time, which caused his face to change color uncontrollably.
    This matter was a top secret in the Taiyuan Ancient Country, known only by a very few even within the royal bloodline. Being the Eldest Prince, he too had learned of the past affair only from a scroll of Ancient Books.
    The Ancient Books recording this matter were stored in the topmost layer of the Scripture Pavilion of Taiyuan Ancient Country, accessed only by a select few. Even the Eldest Prince had entered only once.
    How did this youngster know about it?
    But before he could finish his thought, his face suddenly changed, revealing a treacherous and venomous look as he spoke in a sinister tone, "You little brat, spouting nonsense, our lineage of the Taiyuan Royal Family is so noble, how dare a mere child like yourself defame us?"
    "If you don't want others to know, don't do it yourself."
    Qinchuan gave Fu Xi and the others a cursory glance, not lingering on the issue of bloodlines.
    Instead, he approached the cabinet of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, pointed to the Blood Stone Grass, and said, "Young Master wants this Blood Stone Grass."
    Fu Xi was still wondering what Qinchuan could possibly know, but after some thought, he couldn't believe that Qinchuan, a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, could be aware of such a hidden matter.
    He thus concluded that Qinchuan had spoken randomly.
    Just then, seeing Qinchuan pointing to the Blood Stone Grass, Fu Xi suddenly realized, thinking to himself, "So this kid wants to snatch the Blood Stone Grass."
    Fu Xi immediately bellowed, "You tiresome brat, I think you're tired of living, not only defaming the Taiyuan Imperial Family, but also daring to compete with this prince for Spiritual Medicine!"
    Seeing this, the members of the Gongshan Clan lineage also frowned.
    They had been searching for Blood Stone Grass for a long time, and finally found the herb in the Myriad Spirit Pavilion of Tianyuan's capital city. They intended to buy it, but did not expect so many complications to arise.

 Chapter 341 Conflict

    The shopkeeper at Myriad Spirit Pavilion had long since become accustomed to such displays of power.
    He gave a slight bow, his head large and round like a pig's, and said apologetically to Qinchuan, "I'm sorry, young master, but I cannot sell you this Blood Stone Grass for the time being."
    "At Myriad Spirit Pavilion, the price of Spiritual Medicine is always clearly marked. However, if the same herb is coveted by multiple customers, it then becomes a matter of acquiring it based on one's strength."
    Upon hearing this, the Dongfang Family members' faces, which had been filled with despair, suddenly lit up with hope as they asked, "On what strength must we rely?"
    The rotund shopkeeper chuckled and said, "Since it is the acquisition of Spiritual Medicine, strength here naturally refers to your financial capability. Whoever is willing to pay the highest price shall get the medicine."
    The flicker of hope that had just appeared on the faces of the Dongfang Family members was instantly extinguished.
    In terms of financial resources, if it were any ordinary noble house, the Dongfang Family might not be inferior. But when facing the Taiyuan Royal Family, even ten Dongfang Families would not equal a fraction of their wealth.
    One fair-skinned cultivator from the Dongfang Family immediately stepped forward and said, "This Blood Stone Grass is priced at one hundred thousand Mysterious Crystals, we'll offer two hundred thousand Mysterious Crystals to buy it!"
    The people of the Dongfang Family echoed in agreement, saying, "Yes, we offer two hundred thousand Mysterious Crystals!"
    This person was the first to quote a price. The Taiyuan Royal Family was rich, and the Dongfang Family could not compete. The crowd could only hope that the Eldest Prince did not carry enough Mysterious Crystals on him at that moment.
    Moreover, the price of the Blood Stone Grass was only one hundred thousand, and they had doubled the price, showing their sincerity.
    But the thoughts of the crowd were doomed to be in vain. Fu Xi also stepped forward, looking down on the members of the Dongfang Family with disdain, and said arrogantly, "Competing in financial resources? How dare you lowly mixed vein disciples even think about competing with this prince? I bid two million Mysterious Crystals for it!"
    "What!?"
    "Two million Mysterious Crystals!"
    The Dongfang Family members each stiffened, staring at Fu Xi dumbfounded, then shook their heads in disbelief.
    "The Eldest Prince must be crazy to spend two million Mysterious Crystals on a Blood Stone Grass!"
    This price was well beyond what the crowd could afford.
    By offering two million Mysterious Crystals for a Blood Stone Grass, the Eldest Prince was clearly sending a message to everyone.
    It was as if he was saying, "This prince has plenty of Mysterious Crystals, you ants, what can you compare with me?"
    With a single bid, the Eldest Prince raised the price tenfold above what the Dongfang Family members had offered, clearly determined to obtain that Blood Stone Grass.
    Not only the Dongfang Family, but even the chubby-eared shopkeeper was taken aback, seemingly unable to believe his own ears.
    Although the Blood Stone Grass was precious, the highest price it could possibly fetch was a hundred and fifty thousand Mysterious Crystals. The shopkeeper thought the two hundred thousand Mysterious Crystals bid by the Dongfang Family was already a considerable profit, never expecting this big spender to offer a staggering two million.
    At this moment, his chubby hands began to tremble, barely able to keep a steady grip on the Spiritual Medicine.
    He looked at the Dongfang Family and Qinchuan shakily and asked, "This young master has bid two million. Does anyone else have a higher offer?"
    Qinchuan smiled, unfazed, and cast a dismissive glance at Fu Xi, full of contempt as he said, "Two million and you think you can compete with this young master for items? For this Blood Stone Grass, I bid four million."
    "Four¡­ four million¡­"
    The Dongfang Family members gasped in shock once more.
    Stunned, they turned their gaze to Qinchuan.
    Eldest Prince Fu Xi's bid of two million for a stalk of Blood Stone Grass had seemed extravagant enough, but then this youth standing before them had once again doubled the price, as if four million Mysterious Crystals were no more than a pile of manure in his eyes.
    Even Fu Xi, who had previously appeared invincible, showed a flicker of emotion on his face, looking at Qinchuan with surprise and uncertainty.
    He couldn't understand how this seemingly insignificant youngster, a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator whom he had never met or provoked, had suddenly popped up to oppose him.
    Moreover, judging by the looks of this youth, he didn't seem like someone who could produce four million Mysterious Crystals.
    At that moment, Fu Xi abruptly spoke out in a provocative tone, "You are just a lowly Meridian Opening Realm cultivator; you simply can't produce four million Mysterious Crystals. Are you here to cause trouble?"
    After finishing his sentence, he then turned with a hateful expression towards the manager of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion and shouted, "This brat is just here to make trouble. Why haven't you thrown him out yet?"
    The plump manager of Myriad Spirit Pavilion had also snapped back to reality at this time, staring at Qinchuan with a similarly puzzled expression.
    His face wasn't looking too pleasant, full of indecipherable changes and even a hint of belief. He, too, found it hard to believe that Qinchuan could produce four million Mysterious Crystals, a not insignificant amount. Even many saints couldn't come up with so many crystals in a short time, let alone Qinchuan, who was only a cultivator of the Meridian Opening Realm.
    But since Myriad Spirit Pavilion was in business, they wouldn't turn on someone just because of a few instigating words from Fu Xi.
    With a tense face and an unfriendly gaze fixed on Qinchuan, he said, "Young master, in light of your exceedingly high bid, our pavilion now wishes to verify your financial capacity."
    Qinchuan gave the portly manager a sidelong glance, scoffing disdainfully, "A mere four million Mysterious Crystals¡ªdo you really think I couldn't produce such an amount?"
    And just then, a hearty voice suddenly rang out from the end of the street.
    "No need for verification, I will cover Young Master Qin's four million," declared the voice.
    Following that, a youth clad in white with an elegant demeanor strode forward, accompanied by a limping old man exuding the air of a reclusive expert.
    The newcomer was none other than the Tianyuan Eldest Prince, Li Zhi.
    Li Zhi's sudden arrival shocked everyone present, but what surprised them even more were the words he had just spoken.
    He had voluntarily chosen to pay the four million Mysterious Crystals on behalf of Qinchuan.
    Of course, the manager of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion recognized Eldest Prince Li Zhi. Seeing him take a stand for Qinchuan, he immediately realized that Qinchuan's identity was not simple, and with the Eldest Prince vouching for him, the deal was as good as done.
    "Li Zhi¡ª"
    Fu Xi's gaze burned bright as he stared at Li Zhi, fury smoldering in his eyes as if wanting to devour him.
    He spoke in a chilling tone, enunciating every word deliberately.
    "What is the meaning of this? Does the Tianyuan Royal Family really want to oppose our Taiyuan line? Have you considered the consequences this will bring?"
    "Consequences?"
    "What consequences?"
    Li Zhi feigned ignorance, his face still adorned with his signature gentle smile, as radiant as if bathed in the spring breeze, elegant and scholarly.
    "Prince Fu, you are mistaken. I owed Young Master Qin quite a few favors in the past; seeing that he wishes to purchase some Spiritual Medicine, it was nothing more than a happenstance that I helped him settle the bill as repayment for those favors," he said. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "How does it become me opposing the Taiyuan Royal Family in Prince Fu's words? I truly fail to understand this logic."
    Speaking to this point, Li Zhi put on a pretense of sudden realization, exclaiming, "Ah, I understand now. Could it be that Prince Fu is short on Mysterious Crystals?" Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire

 Chapter 342 Bid Up Prices

    Li Zhi made his case with reason and evidence, yet rendered Fu Xi unable to find an excuse to refute. Moreover, he spoke with a smile so full of pleasure, and even though his words were like slapping Fu Xi hard across the face, he left him with no opportunity to strike back.
    "If Young Master Fu's wealth is insufficient, you should have said so earlier. Speak kindly on my behalf, and I'll persuade Young Master Qin. It's possible that Young Master Qin doesn't need this spiritual medicine so urgently and might just give it to you," said Li Zhi.
    Having said that, the Eldest Prince really did move, bending over next to Qinchuan and saying loudly on purpose, "Young Master Qin, Young Master Fu has come from afar, and he is a distinguished guest of our Tianyuan lineage. Why not let him have this spirit grass..." Discover more stories at My Virtual Library Empire
    Upon hearing this, Fu Xi's face turned an iron blue.
    Li Zhi's argument seemed to be defending Fu Xi on the surface, but everyone could see that Li Zhi's deeper implication was to mock Fu Xi, suggesting that if he didn't have the money, he should stop pretending to be a rich man and get lost sooner rather than later.
    Compared to Qinchuan's arrogant dominance, it was clearly one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, together squeezing the Taiyuan Royal Family.
    This was something Fu Xi could not endure, and he spoke up.
    "A mere few million mysterious crystals are nothing to this prince. Since you wish to compete with me, let's just wait and see who is stronger," he declared.
    After saying that, he bellowed at the person in charge of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, "For this Blood Stone Grass, this prince bids five million!"
    Fu Xi's voice was loud, resounding throughout the entire Myriad Spirit Pavilion, immediately attracting many guests there to select spiritual medicines to crowd around.
    When they inquired about what had happened,
    everyone couldn't help but exclaim.
    "A mere Blood Stone Grass has actually been bid up to the price of five million mysterious crystals."
    Once the people in the venue were asked and they knew it was the great Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country and the Tianyuan prince, Li Zhi, the crowd was even more excited.
    "The Tianyuan Eldest Prince and the Taiyuan Eldest Prince have come head-to-head here and now. Neither side will likely let this go easily. The price will probably rise even more!"
    Indeed.
    Qinchuan, appearing unaffected and self-assured, merely fiddled with his ear and said indifferently,
    "Oh Li Zhi, it seems the honored guest from Taiyuan is not willing to accept your goodwill, insisting on having a tough fight with me."
    After finishing, Qinchuan nonchalantly threw out a number, "Six million."
    "Seven million mysterious crystals!"
    No sooner had Qinchuan's voice faded than Fu Xi nearly roared out the price of seven million.
    The bid had been raised to such a height that it was no longer simply about the Blood Stone Grass for Li Zhi, Qinchuan, or Fu Xi¡ªit was about the face of the cultivators, and more so about the face of a royal family.
    Especially for Fu Xi, as the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, he naturally couldn't tolerate being seen as inferior. Although the price of seven million was enough to cause him pain, at this point, he could no longer care.
    If he were bested by Li Zhi today, it might give rise to the pretext that the Taiyuan Ancient Country was inferior to the Tianyuan Nation. Therefore, he had begun to become increasingly frenzied, having already lost his reason.
    All he wanted now was to dominate the two of them.
    As for the Eastern clan, they had already retreated to the side, looking dejected. Although the Blood Stone Grass was precious, purchasing one for seven million mysterious crystals was not something they could afford.
    "Eight million!"
    Qinchuan, seeming unfazed, still merely voiced a number calmly, as if the amount of mysterious crystals it represented had nothing to do with him. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    However, in the eyes of everyone, since Li Zhi had involved himself in this matter, no matter how much Qinchuan bid, it truly seemed irrelevant to him, as in the end, it would be Li Zhi footing the bill.
    Taking a deep breath, Fu Xi suppressed the rage in his heart and questioned Li Zhi, "Li Zhi, this man has made a bid of eight million. Do you truly intend to continue bidding for him, while also offending the Taiyuan Royal Family?"
    Li Zhi still had a smile playing on his lips, his expression bright and gentle as he spoke with a smile.
    "Could it be that Young Master Fu has run low on Mysterious Crystals? Do you need this prince to lend you some more?"
    "You..."
    Fu Xi was overcome with frustration, never having expected this Li Zhi to be so determined to compete with Qinchuan.
    But as the heir to the Taiyuan Ancient Country, he could not admit defeat at this juncture. Suddenly, a violent aura burst forth from him, his eyes blood red as he roared out practically word for word.
    "This prince¡ª"
    "Offers sixteen million¡ª"
    "Huff¡ª"
    Upon hearing Fu Xi's bid, everyone audibly drew in a breath of cold air.
    They hadn't expected him to double Qinchuan's price in one fell swoop, raising it from eight million to sixteen million.
    "The Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country is indeed lavish in his spending!"
    "But sixteen million, even for Young Master Fu Xi, must be quite a strain on his resources."
    "With Young Master Fu Xi driving the price this high, will Li Zhi and that young man continue to follow?"
    Watching the two of them push the price from two million to eight million, even the usually indifferent manager of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion jolted at this turn, his heart thumping wildly as though it was about to leap out of his chest.
    "Sixteen million¡ª"
    "This is sixteen million we're talking about! Not one million six hundred thousand!"
    "To think it's being spent on a single Blood Stone Grass, that's like stumbling upon sixteen million Mysterious Crystals for nothing."
    How could he not be thrilled?
    Even Qinchuan reevaluated Fu Xi with an unreadable gaze, surprised by the bid.
    After the price reached eight million, he had assumed Fu Xi would at most push it to ten million, which would have been his limit; that's when Qinchuan planned to stop competing.
    Unexpectedly, Fu Xi doubled it instead, offering a staggering sixteen million, six million more than Qinchuan's anticipated price.
    Li Zhi also furrowed his brows at this moment, not anticipating Fu Xi's reckless bidding.
    He glanced at Qinchuan and saw that he remained silent. Gritting his teeth, he was about to continue bidding.
    Qinchuan suddenly caught his eye, signaling for him to stop. Qinchuan shook his head and mocked, "To spend sixteen million on a single Blood Stone Grass, the Taiyuan Ancient Country really is bold with its wealth. Never mind, this young master will not compete further, the Blood Stone Grass is yours."
    Upon hearing this, Fu Xi's face flushed with a resentful look, and his eyes gleamed with venom as he hissed, "Hmph, boy, I'll remember you. Daring to oppose me, you will regret your actions today!"
    After speaking, Fu Xi strutted arrogantly into the pavilion, pulling out a Storage Bag and pouring out a pile of purple crystal stones.
    These purple crystals were known as Purple Mysterious Crystals, exceedingly rare and found only in the deepest parts of a Mysterious Crystal Mine. The spiritual energy and profound laws within were incomparable to regular Mysterious Crystals, with a single Purple Mysterious Crystal worth ten thousand Mysterious Crystals.
    So, sixteen million Mysterious Crystals equaled precisely sixteen hundred Purple Mysterious Crystals, and the pile he had contained no less than two thousand of them.
    This was likely the yield of a small Mysterious Crystal Mine over the course of a year, and now Fu Xi was using sixteen hundred of them to purchase a single Blood Stone Grass.
    Once their transaction was completed, Qinchuan then leisurely made his way over to the Myriad Spirit Pavilion's counter, stating indifferently, "Manager, now that the Blood Stone Grass has been sold, please bring out the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit that you have."

 Chapter 343 Blood Stone Spirit Fruit

    "What on earth is the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit!?"
    "Does the name somehow relate to Blood Stone Grass?"
    The surrounding crowd, up until now, had never heard of the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, but upon suddenly hearing Qinchuan mention the name, they began whispering among themselves, a flurry of discussions emerging.
    The plump shopkeeper of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion was taken aback, staring at Qinchuan with wide-open eyes and a gaping mouth.
    Deep within, he muttered to himself, "This young lad... How does he know about the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit that is still in our pavilion?"
    The Blood Stone Grass grows in the southern Flame Mountain, where the harsh, unbearable heat turns the very stones on the ground blood-red as if they were drenched in fresh blood, hence these stones are called Blood Stone.
    The Blood Stone Grass thrives among the cracks of the Blood Stone piles, struggling beneath the scorching sun and the boiling magma from the earth's depths, making its growth exceedingly difficult.
    Gathering a mature Blood Stone Grass requires tremendous destiny.
    What people don't know is that after a certain number of years, the Blood Stone Grass can actually bear a bean-sized, vermilion Spirit Fruit called the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    This Spirit Fruit is rarely seen by commoners, and the plump shopkeeper had also been unaware until he saw the fruit recently and researched many Ancient Books, only then uncovering its background.
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    How did Qinchuan come to know of this?
    What he didn't realize was that Qinchuan, in his past nine lives, had searched for Spiritual Medicine and treasures that would awaken the Innate Body.
    Within the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, there was no Spiritual Medicine he hadn't heard of, no understanding he lacked.
    At this moment, Qinchuan saw the shopkeeper looking at him doubtfully, as if he wouldn't bring out the Spirit Fruit unless Qinchuan explained himself clearly.
    Then, with his hands clasped behind him, he leisurely spoke, "This Blood Stone Grass, placed in the pavilion without processing, has a surface as lustrous as White Jade, radiating vigorous vitality, which shows that it was only picked recently."
    "Moreover, between the fifth leaf from the end and another leaf, there is a fine cut, almost imperceptible, but it could not escape this young master's Dharma Eye. This is precisely where the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit had burgeoned. This cut, clearly, is where the fruit was plucked from the stem. Am I right, shopkeeper?"
    The plump shopkeeper gazed at Qinchuan, flabbergasted. He hadn't expected Qinchuan to be so meticulous as to notice such a minute cut on the Blood Stone Grass.
    Yet what he couldn't fathom was how Qinchuan had determined that the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit remained in his possession, rather than having been collected by the person who had picked the Blood Stone Grass earlier.
    Meanwhile, Fu Xi, upon hearing their conversation, suddenly changed his expression, picked up the Blood Stone Grass, and upon closer inspection, indeed found an almost undetectable cut between the fifth and the sixth leaves from the end¡ªa cut that was clearly intentionally made to be concealed.
    An ominous feeling immediately rose within Fu Xi's mind.
    Qinchuan seemed to also see through the shopkeeper's doubt and said lightly, "If you examine the cut at the root closely, despite the residual vigor, there are faint signs of withering¡ªit can be deduced that this cut was made over three months ago. Thus, one can tell that this Blood Stone Grass was picked three months prior. If we then observe the incision on the leaves, it still contains resplendent vitality, signifying that it was created no more than half a month ago. If the person who picked the Blood Stone Grass had taken the Spirit Fruit, why would they delay for a full two and a half months before plucking it?"
    "There's another point to consider, that is, Flame Mountain is a far distance from Tianqing City. If an ordinary Cultivator were to make the journey one way, it would take approximately two and a half months, enough to conclude that the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, after being brought to the Myriad Spirit Pavilion by the Cultivator, was personally picked by you, the shopkeeper!"
    Qinchuan spoke confidently, his argument logical and well-reasoned, as if he had seen everything with his own eyes, his words not missing the mark in the slightest.
    If it had not been for the fact that he stored the Blood Stone Grass in the secret room, he would have suspected that Qinchuan truly had witnessed the two trading with his own eyes.
    At that moment, Qinchuan suddenly pointed to a hidden compartment in the Myriad Spirit Pavilion and said in a loud voice, "Of course, the most important reason is that this young master has already smelled the scent of the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, it's in that hidden compartment!"
    The shopkeeper was as shocked and doubtful as if he had seen a ghost.
    "You... you... how do you know?"
    Originally, he had placed the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit in that hidden compartment and protected it with a Formation, unknown to anyone. Now that Qinchuan had pointed it out, how could he not be alarmed?
    But now that the place where it was stored had been revealed by Qinchuan, there was no longer any possibility for him to keep it hidden.
    Seeing him walk towards the hidden compartment pointed out by Qinchuan, a scarlet mana emanated from his palm, fiercely infused into the door of the compartment.
    After a short while, with a "click" sound, the hidden compartment opened.
    The shopkeeper then reached out his fat hand and took out an exquisite White Jade Box.
    The shopkeeper presented the White Jade Box while explaining.
    "Although the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit is extremely rare, its use in medicine and alchemy is not much different from that of Blood Stone Grass, it's just that because it has condensed the Spiritual Energy of Blood Stone Grass, its effects are somewhat more powerful. Its rarity is high, but its practicality can be replaced by Blood Stone Grass, hence its collectibility far outweighs its practicality. This shopkeeper had not intended to sell this fruit, therefore it was always kept in storage."
    The plump shopkeeper said this as he opened the White Jade Box.
    As expected, inside the White Jade Box lay a fist-sized vermilion fruit that was bright in color, delicate, and exceedingly attractive.
    At this time, after listening to the shopkeeper's explanation, Prince Fu Xi, who had just spent sixteen million Mysterious Crystals to buy Blood Stone Grass, suddenly changed his expression.
    "Although the names are different, one being a fruit and the other a grass, aren't their effects essentially the same?"
    "This man had already known that there was a Blood Stone Spirit Fruit in the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, whose effects were similar to Blood Stone Grass, what he did just now..."
    "Did he deliberately inflate the price just now?!"
    At this time, Prince Fu Xi finally realized, and upon thinking back on his actions, he couldn't believe that he had actually spent a full sixteen million just to buy a Blood Stone Grass. Regret, annoyance, anger, and bitterness surged up all at once.
    A surge of blood rushed to his head, a wave of dizziness and blurred vision overwhelmed him, and he nearly collapsed on the spot.
    After a moment, Prince Fu Xi's body suddenly shook, mana surged within him, and Dao and legal principles intertwined and entwined around him, his presence subtly emanating; he seemed to be ready to take action.
    "Prince Fu Xi, you better think carefully, this is an attempt to incite action within the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, be careful of triggering the Pavilion's Formation suppression."
    Li Zhi still had a smile brimming on his face, wearing a trademark grin, but the schadenfreude in his voice was unmistakable as he mocked.
    Naturally, Fu Xi was well aware of the foundation of the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, knew very well its profound heritage, and dared not cause trouble in the Myriad Spirit Pavilion with the people at his side.
    He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the rage in his heart, finally calming the fury within his chest.

 Chapter 344 Auction

    After regaining his composure, the Eldest Prince glared at Qinchuan before turning to the plump shopkeeper and asked through gritted teeth.
    "How many Spirit Stones for this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit? I'll take it as well."
    Even if his reaction was slow, he had now come to understand that Qinchuan had been aware of this Spirit Fruit's existence all along.
    Qinchuan's original target was never the Blood Stone Grass, but this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    What he had been doing just now was intentionally driving up the price, making him pay a high price for that patch of Blood Stone Grass.
    Although spending sixteen million Mysterious Crystals just now was painful for him, he was now in a situation where he couldn't back down. The only way to continue and to frustrate Qinchuan's calculations was to purchase this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit and deflate his satisfaction.
    "While this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit is commonly used in medicine just like the Blood Stone Grass, it is extremely rare and has a pleasing appearance, suitable for ornamental purposes; therefore, it is considerably more expensive than the Blood Stone Grass," the shopkeeper responded.
    Upon hearing this, Prince Fu Xi felt irritated and let out a huff before saying.
    "Regardless of its value, do you doubt that this prince cannot afford the Mysterious Crystals? I offer one million Mysterious Crystals for this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit."
    Originally, Prince Fu Xi had a little over two million Purple Mysterious Crystals, equivalent to twenty million Mysterious Crystals, and he had already spent sixteen million of it.
    Though he claimed not to lack Mysterious Crystals, his bidding was now much more conservative, lacking the boldness he had shown earlier; he offered just a mere one million.
    Qinchuan, standing at a distance, couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter upon hearing this. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Pfft¡ª"
    "Prince Fu Xi must have been driven stupid by anger. Blood Stone Grass grows in extremely harsh conditions, with most plants perishing before they can mature, and for the fruit to form, the conditions required are incredibly strict, making it a rare sight in a thousand years. Just one million and you think you can buy the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit? It seems you're daydreaming. If Prince Fu Xi hasn't woken up yet, this young master will make a decision for the shopkeeper, to arrange a superior room for you at the Myriad Spirit Pavilion so that you can rest well and clear your mind, how about that?"
    "You... you scoundrel..."
    Fu Xi barked angrily, his anger flaring up.
    The insolence of this young man in front of him, repeatedly challenging the dignity of the Taiyuan Royal Family, was driving him to fury. If it wasn't for the fact that they were inside the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, he would have taken action and suppressed this impudent youth long ago.
    At that moment, the plump shopkeeper also apologetically said, "I'm sorry, young master, but one million is indeed not enough to buy this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit. Such a fruit is hard to come by in ten thousand years, with its scarcity making it hard to find. The starting price is two million Mysterious Crystals!"
    Fu Xi was taken aback upon hearing this, and the anger that had been rising within him dissipated suddenly, turning into an awkward embarrassment. He had not expected to make such a fool of himself.
    A burst of laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd, causing his face to burn with pain, and he wished he could just crawl into a hole and hide.
    But he quickly regained his composure and cast a cold glance at the onlookers.
    "Just two million, do you think this prince can't produce that amount?"
    "I bid two million for this fruit, do you dare to keep up?"
    Having said that, Fu Xi looked proudly at Qinchuan, his eyes filled with disdain and a strong provocativeness.
    It was as if he was saying, "You scoundrel, you want the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, don't you? If you have the guts, keep bidding against me."
    He had an epiphany amidst the laughter of the crowd; purchasing another Blood Stone Spirit Fruit was now pointless for him. At this point, the only thing he could do was to fight fire with fire.
    Since Qinchuan wanted the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, he could just as well drive up the price, forcing him to pay a high sum at the end. He was now ready to give back to Qinchuan exactly what was done to him earlier.
    Even if the final transaction price didn't reach sixteen million Mysterious Crystals, if he could make Qinchuan spend ten million, he would be satisfied.
    "Just now, this young master let you have the Blood Stone Grass, but I won't be as lenient with this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit," Qinchuan retorted.
    Qinchuan casually cleaned his ear and said with composure and ease.
    "I bid fifty-five million mysterious crystals."
    Fu Xi had a total of twenty million mysterious crystals on him, having spent sixteen million just before, he now had roughly four million mysterious crystals left. Qinchuan deliberately bid five million, clearly assuming that Fu Xi had no more mysterious crystals to spare, hence stating a price of five million directly.
    Sure enough, Li Zhi, understanding what Qinchuan was thinking, aided his attack by saying, "Prince Fu Xi probably has only four million mysterious crystals left, doesn't he? If you wish to continue raising the bid, you should think carefully about whether you can afford it."
    Fu Xi glanced at Qinchuan and Li Zhi, "Ridiculous, truly ridiculous. If this prince could take out sixteen million to buy a stalk of Blood Stone Grass, of course I have more mysterious crystals to purchase this spirit fruit."
    After finishing his statement, a wicked smile appeared on the corner of Fu Xi's mouth. From the bidding of the two men, he had already confirmed that Qinchuan and Li Zhi indeed wanted to secure this Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    Otherwise, Qinchuan wouldn't have priced his bid exactly in comparison to the remaining number of his mysterious crystals.
    Instantly, he thought, "Hmph, since that's the case, don't blame this prince for not being merciful. You dare to dupe me, I'll see to it that you're duped to death." Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire
    At this thought, a sudden hesitation and conflicted expression appeared on his face.
    It seemed as if he was torn in an inner struggle, eager to snatch up the spirit fruit, yet also reluctant to part with it.
    In the end, he gritted his teeth and pulled out a green fruit from his storage bag.
    This fruit was translucent and verdant green, naturally formed as if sculpted from jade, emitting a strong and misty fragrance throughout.
    "This is a Glazed Heavenly Blue Fruit, valued at no less than ten million mysterious crystals, and can serve as collateral. I bid eight million!"
    "Boom¡ª¡ª"
    Though the crowd had never heard of the Glazed Heavenly Blue Fruit, the spiritual fragrance wafting from it signified its noteworthiness, prompting a wave of exclamations amongst them.
    "Now, this is going to be a good show!"
    Earlier, Qinchuan had deliberately raised the price, causing Prince Fu Xi to buy a stalk of Blood Stone Grass at a whopping one hundred and sixty times its value.
    It was unexpected that Prince Fu Xi would be so lavish, spending sixteen million on a stalk of Blood Stone Grass and then bidding so high for a Blood Stone Spirit Fruit that was medically compatible with it.
    Without showing the slightest sign of yielding.
    "Truly worthy of being the Eldest Prince of Taiyuan!"
    As the three of them once again inflated the price of the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, the crowd began to speculate who would eventually obtain it.
    One cultivator in the crowd analyzed.
    "Prince Fu Xi, backed by the Taiyuan Ancient Country, has a powerful background and staggering wealth. I bet that the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit will surely end up in Prince Fu Xi's hands!"
    Another cultivator, however, shook his head and immediately retorted.
    "I disagree. Although Taiyuan Ancient Country has profound heritage, Tianyuan Nation is not to be underestimated either. This young man has the support of the Eldest Prince of Tianyuan. Considering that Prince Fu Xi has already spent sixteen million, he probably won't be able to compete."
    In the midst of the crowd's discussion, the price of the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit continued to be driven up by the two bidders.
    "Nine million!"
    "Ten million mysterious crystals!"
    "Eleven million!"
    ...

 Chapter 345 Shooting Oneself in the Foot

    Neither of them was willing to admit defeat, competing fiercely as the price rose alternately. After the Eldest Prince of Fu Xi had insufficient collateral items, he took out a fiery red Spirit Fruit from his Storage Bag to use as a mortgage.
    The price of that Spirit Fruit kept soaring.
    In the end,
    when Qinchuan uttered 23 million, the venue had already fallen silent. Everyone held their breath and watched the two with great tension, not daring to speak loudly for fear of breaking their imposing presence.
    By this time, the price had already reached 23 million.
    The Eldest Prince of Fu Xi had a total of 3 million Mysterious Crystals on hand, plus two Supreme Treasure Spirit Fruits, each of which could be mortgaged for 10 million Mysterious Crystals, making the Mysterious Crystals he could wield exactly 24 million. By now, he could only raise the bid one more time.
    At this juncture, his face had already contorted terribly, with anger and resentment gathering together.
    But inside, he was immensely pleased, "Hmph, a couple of kids who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth actually dare to play mind games with this prince. You think you can win the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit without paying a heavy price? Dream on."
    Since he began raising the bid, he had shown a pained expression on his face, and his hesitation and unwillingness had become more and more apparent as he raised it to 23 million.
    He intentionally conveyed to Qinchuan and others a confusing message that he was running low on Mysterious Crystals, while in fact, he was raising the price little by little.
    The onlookers noticed the change in the Eldest Prince and started discussing it.
    "The Eldest Prince of Fu Xi is probably thinking of giving up."
    "23 million, plus the 16 million he took out earlier, even the extravagantly wealthy Eldest Prince of Taiyuan might find it hard to cope with!"
    Everyone shook their heads and sighed.
    But before the crowd's words had finished, the Eldest Prince clenched his teeth, seemingly having made a difficult decision. His expression firmed up, and he shouted another price.
    "25 million!"
    The Eldest Prince of Fu Xi once again took out a Spirit Fruit from his Storage Bag, lustrous and translucent like emerald jade, similar to the two Spirit Fruits he took out earlier, differing only in color, apparently of the same kind.
    The Glazed Heavenly Blue Fruit also had another name, called the Wood Spirit Fruit, and the fiery red Spirit Fruit was known as the Flame Holy Fruit or Fire Spirit Fruit.
    And his last Spirit Fruit, named the Sea Spirit Fruit, was also known as the Water Spirit Fruit.
    This Water Spirit Fruit was rarer than the Fire Spirit Fruit and Wood Spirit Fruit he had previously taken out, and thus more valuable. But at this point, the Eldest Prince of Fu Xi had gone all in, taking out all three Spirit Fruits he had.
    And upon the Eldest Prince of Fu Xi revealing this Spirit Fruit, the crowd once again let out a surge of exclamations.
    "Boom¡ª"
    "So powerful!"
    "I had heard that the Taiyuan Ancient Country was rich in Mysterious Crystal Mines, with a vast amount of Mysterious Crystals hidden underground. Seeing it today, it's indeed true. The Eldest Prince can take out 50 million Mysterious Crystals on him! Truly terrifying!"
    He produced this Spirit Fruit partly to raise the bid and, at the same time, to prevent Qinchuan from suddenly stopping the bidding like earlier, hence he took the initiative to take out this Spirit Fruit.
    He was essentially telling Qinchuan, "This young master has three Spirit Fruits on hand, possessing 34 million Mysterious Crystals. Now that the bid is only at 25 million, there's still room to raise."
    If Qinchuan wanted to trap the Eldest Prince of Fu Xi, seeing that he had taken out another Spirit Fruit, he would surely raise the bid again, sinking the prince into a deeper loss of Mysterious Crystals.
    But the next moment, Qinchuan's words left him standing there dumbfounded.
    Qinchuan leisurely said, "Since the young master of Fu Xi has come from afar, and holds such affection for the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit, showing an unyielding attitude, then this young master can only reluctantly part with it and let the young master of Fu Xi have it."
    The Eldest Prince of Fu Xi was instantly struck dumb, his eyes wide open, frozen like a wooden chicken. He stammered incoherently.
    "You... you... why haven't you continued to raise the price?"
    It hadn't occurred to him; he had already shown his limit of thirty-four million Mysterious Crystals. With several million still within his capacity to afford, why did Qinchuan suddenly stop raising the bid? Even if Qinchuan really wasn't going to buy it anymore, given that they had already torn face, shouldn't he continue to call out a few more bids?
    Qinchuan heard this and let out a mocking laugh, shaking his head as he spoke.
    "I must say, your acting is just too crude! To think of conning this young master out of Mysterious Crystals, you'll need a few more lifetimes of cultivation. To actually use the strategy that this young master has employed against me, you must have lost your mind."
    Qinchuan had activated his Innate Pupils, and with Nine Lives Reincarnation, his control over details and understanding of the human heart were unrivaled at the time.
    From the very first bid Fu Xi made, Qinchuan had already seen through the prince's intentions.
    Since Fu Xi wanted to trap him for his Mysterious Crystals, he decided to use his plan against him, pretending to be desperate for the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit from beginning to end to lull Fu Xi into complacency.
    And when Fu Xi made that last bid, Qinchuan saw through his thoughts even more clearly. He immediately stopped raising the bid, trapping Fu Xi once again.
    "You... you... you..."
    Fu Xi was so angry he was gasping for air, his breath heaving, barely able to sputter out the word 'you' three times.
    Qinchuan looked at Fu Xi as if he was looking at an idiot.
    "Prince Fu Xi is so wealthy and powerful that spending twenty-five million for a Blood Stone Spirit Fruit shouldn't lead to mere bidding without buying, defaulting on the debt, right?"
    Qinchuan casually cleaned his ears and spoke with composure.
    Li Zhi, who stood by his side, echoed his sentiments, displaying his trademark smile, his eyes shining brightly as he addressed Fu Xi. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "As the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, surely you wouldn't stoop to such despicable actions, would you?"
    Although he said this, his undertone made it clear to the onlookers that Li Zhi seemed almost eager for the prince to back out of the deal, which would turn into a huge joke for the Taiyuan Royal Family.
    "You¡ª"
    At this moment, Fu Xi felt a fire of rage building in his chest, unspeakable frustration and anger boiling inside him.
    Twenty-five million Mysterious Crystals were not a small sum. Adding on the sixteen million from before, the total was forty million Mysterious Crystals. Even for him, the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, it was a staggering amount that could significantly hurt his financial standing.
    For a moment, he did consider repudiating the debt, but Li Zhi's words snapped him out of it.
    If he defaulted on the debt now, the reputation of the Taiyuan Royal Family would be severely damaged.
    In front of everyone, Prince Fu Xi internally bled, swallowing his pride and forcefully maintaining composure as he completed the purchase of the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    Seeing Prince Fu Xi complete the transaction,
    Qinchuan then started clapping, repeatedly praising with the word 'good', and said. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire
    "Good! Good! Good! Worthy of being the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, truly impressive! Spending forty million Mysterious Crystals to purchase Blood Stone Grass and Blood Stone Spirit Fruit."
    Qinchuan's lips curled slightly as he emphasized the words 'forty million Mysterious Crystals' slowly and heavily, deliberately provoking him. Then, he made a gesture with his hand, and a medicinal herb appeared in his palm.
    The herb was vermilion all over, its body circled by fiery red Great Dao Principles. On the upper half of the medicinal herb, a fist-sized vermilion fruit was clearly visible¡ªit was the Blood Stone Grass and Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    With a movement of Qinchuan's hand, the medicinal herb and fruit flew towards Dongfang Lei, who caught them. Qinchuan spoke lightly, "Your Dongfang Family is fated with this young master. I had intended to buy this Blood Stone Grass for you, but alas, Prince Fu Xi was determined to have it. This young master does not like to snatch what others desire, so I gave it to him. Although this Blood Stone Grass has lost much of its vitality, its spiritual energy remains intact, hardly inferior to the one from the Myriad Spirit Pavilion."
    "Boom¡ª"
    Upon seeing Qinchuan's actions, the surrounding cultivators let out a gasp of surprise.

 Chapter 346 Seeing Tian Tuo the Elder Once Again

    "Blood Stone Grass, and a Blood Stone Spirit Fruit!"
    "This lad already has a stalk of Blood Stone Grass."
    For a moment, whether it was the onlooking crowd or Prince Fu Xi and others, all had come to understand.
    "He... never intended to buy this Blood Stone Grass from the beginning, although the reason is unknown, it's clear he was just deliberately opposing Prince Fu Xi!"
    At this moment, Prince Fu Xi finally reacted, having been tricked by Qinchuan twice in quick succession, suffering a loss of a total of forty million Mysterious Crystals, among which were two precious Five Elements Spirit Fruits that money can't buy.
    Suddenly, a surge of Qi and blood rushed to his head, making him feel dizzy and dimmed his vision; then, a mouthful of fresh blood was spat out.
    Then, with a "clang," he collapsed to the ground.
    Prince Fu Xi actually fainted from the anger induced by Qinchuan.
    "The Taixuan Meridians are impassable, and the Nine Yang Scripture mildly aches. Although the Blood Stone Grass has a temporary alleviating effect, it cannot provide a permanent cure. Go back and tell Dongfang Zhen that his ailment can be recovered soon, no need for concern."
    After speaking, Qinchuan took a step and had already left the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, heading into the distance, leaving the people of the Dongfang family staring at each other in shock.
    Dongfang Lei was the first to come to his senses and shouted loudly, "Young Master, please wait!"
    But Qinchuan's pace was swift, and by this time, he had already disappeared into the crowd.
    The people of the Dongfang Family were truly befuddled. They had been oppressed by Prince Fu Xi, and then Qinchuan took the initiative to relieve them by using a trick to teach Prince Fu Xi a lesson, and afterwards, even gave Blood Stone Grass and Blood Stone Spirit Fruits to them.
    Most importantly, Qinchuan clearly understood the reason why everyone was seeking Blood Stone Grass.
    It turned out that Dongfang Zhen, the Young Family Master of the Dongfang Family in this generation, although he has an Innate Treasure Body, the Immovable Vajra Body, for some unknown reason, his cultivation speed was far slower than that of an ordinary Treasured Body, and even slower than that of a normal person.
    Furthermore, in recent years, Dongfang Zhen would experience symptoms such as blocked Taixuan Meridians and mild pain in the Nine Yang Scripture during cultivation. If severe, it could lead to backward flow and contrary behavior in the meridians, which was truly dangerous.
    Therefore, the people sought out Spiritual Medicine all over the world for the sake of Dongfang Zhen.
    Only, the matter of Dongfang Zhen's hidden ailment was unknown to outsiders, and within the Dongfang Family, only a few disciples knew of it. When Qinchuan so bluntly revealed it, how could the people not be shocked?
    In fact, the reason Dongfang Zhen displayed such symptoms was precisely because he possessed the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root. The Immovable Vajra Body is a body from the Ancient Times with exceptionally rapid cultivation speed, constantly drawing in Spiritual Energy from the heavens and the earth, and the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root within him was also ceaselessly absorbing, causing damage to the meridians over time.
    Some time had passed after Qinchuan left when Prince Fu Xi finally came to slowly. Looking around, apart from the crowd who were still looking to enjoy the spectacle, where were Li Zhi, Qinchuan, and the Dongfang family group?
    Looking at the stalk of Blood Stone Grass and the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit in his hands, his face showed unpredictable expressions. Finally, he could no longer restrain himself and bellowed with rage, "Li Zhi, and that boy, wait for this prince! If I do not avenge today's humiliation, I swear I am not fit to be a man!"
    The roar echoed throughout the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, but Qinchuan was not affected in the least. At that moment, he had already passed through several alleys, arriving at the courtyard of the old man Tian Tuo.
    "Young Master Qin, your elegance has surpassed the past in just a few days."
    As soon as Tian Tuo, who was holding a jug of water in one hand, saw Qinchuan step over the threshold, his gaze fell upon him, and he immediately noticed that although Qinchuan's Realm had not progressed by the slightest, the Qi within his body had become purer and more profound.
    Originally, if one were to say he was wildly overbearing, just like a buffalo coming into the world, now he was sharp and edged, like a gleaming, razor-sharp sword blade.
    As soon as Qinchuan stepped into the courtyard, his nostrils flared and his eyes suddenly emitted a passionate light, his delight evident on his face. He didn't care what the old man Tian Tuo had said and exclaimed excitedly,
    "Such strong power of causality! Is this causality?"
    But Qinchuan then shook his head, muttering to himself, "No, this is indeed the power of causality, but it's not the pure scent that causality emits. It's interwoven with spiritual energy and mana, likely left by a cultivator who once came in contact with it or even tried to harvest causality, but was bitten back by its power, leaving behind this breath."
    After speaking, Qinchuan's sharp gaze landed on a thatched cottage next to the courtyard, his eyes intently staring at the firmly shut door. Without saying another word, he strode across. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The old man Tian Tuo was startled; he hadn't expected Qinchuan's perception to be so sharp. To prevent the news from leaking and causing trouble, he had completely sealed the cultivator's breath inside the house.
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    Yet, Qinchuan had just entered the house and already noticed something was amiss.
    He not only detected the power of causality but also realized that this breath was not emitted by causality itself but by the cultivator, and he understood it all in an instant.
    Without a strong soul and essence qi, who else could have Qinchuan's keen insight?
    Qinchuan took big strides toward the door, reaching it in just a couple of steps, and gently pushed with his hand. The firmly closed door immediately creaked and swung open.
    This action once again caused the old man Tian Tuo, who was about to call out to Qinchuan to not act rashly, to be taken aback in surprise.
    To prevent the cultivator's breath of causality from leaking out, he had indeed set up a formation on the door.
    Though it was not a killing formation, even a cultivator in the Immortal Platform Realm would need to spend some mental effort to break the formation.
    Yet Qinchuan had simply pushed it open with ease.
    Qinchuan seemed to sense Tian Tuo's astonishment and confusion, and said with a light chuckle, "It's just a Four Symbols Locking Spirit Formation."
    The old man Tian Tuo was shocked once more. Although he had seen Qinchuan several times, Qinchuan kept refreshing his understanding with every encounter.
    "What kind of existence is this young man?"
    As Qinchuan stepped into the room, what met his gaze was an extremely simple room. Besides a warm jade bed, there were no decorations at all, a stark contrast to the colorful, misty-clouded, and Immortal Qi-filled courtyard outside. It was truly worlds apart.
    At a glance, one could see a thin, bony young cultivator lying motionless on the bed, evidently plunged into unconsciousness.
    At that moment, the old man Tian Tuo walked up beside Qinchuan and began to explain, "His name is Ding Hao. A month ago, he suddenly found my courtyard, knelt outside the door, and begged me to save his wife's life."
    "At that time, I sensed something extraordinary about his breath. I discovered that his breath was tainted with a powerful force of causality, unseen in its purity among ordinary people. I recalled what you, Young Master Qin, had mentioned about causality, so I let him into the courtyard, intending to question him thoroughly."
    "What happened then? Where did he contract this breath of causality from?"
    Qinchuan couldn't wait to ask.
    The old man Tian Tuo shook his head and replied, "At that time, his breath was chaotic, his True Qi flowing in reverse, his eyes red as if possessed, like some evil spirit. Before I could find out anything, he collapsed to the ground and became like this. However, before he passed out, he uttered two words."

 Chapter 347 Ding Hao

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    As Qinchuan's Innate Pupils whirled, he scanned Ding Hao, who lay upon the warm jade bed, and his gaze finally rested on a pair of shoes at the foot of the bed. A thought struck him, and he conjectured with composure, asking, "Are these two characters 'Spirit Martial'?"
    The Tian Tuo elder had already witnessed Qinchuan's prescient abilities and was no longer surprised by them, but he couldn't help but praise him upon hearing him articulate the matter so accurately.
    "Young Master Qin is truly a deity of this era, to deduce what he said just from the symptoms described by this old man. Even the rebirth of the Heavenly Fate Ancestor would be no different."
    "At that time, Ding Hao uttered the words 'Spirit Martial' before he fell into unconsciousness. The old man inspected it and found that it was caused by soul damage. Although I have delved slightly into the ways of the soul, I was powerless to remedy his injury. And with his soul damaged, if I rashly used the Soul-Searching Technique, I'm afraid the soul wouldn't withstand it and would dissipate before any useful information could be extracted, hence I had to seal it again and wait for Young Master's decision."
    Having said this, the Tian Tuo elder paused for a moment, then continued with a questioning tone. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "As for the words 'Spirit Martial' he mentioned, the old man has pondered for several days without being able to fathom their meaning. Young Master Qin figured it out at a glance, could it be that you understand what these words 'Spirit Martial' mean?"
    Qinchuan didn't answer Tian Tuo elder's question. Instead, he suddenly took steps toward the warm jade bed where Ding Hao was lying, sat down beside him, and extended a palm to cover Ding Hao's forehead.
    Then.
    Suddenly, a quaint and melodious aura emerged from within Qinchuan's palm and began to flow toward Ding Hao's eyes.
    The Tian Tuo elder was only in the Holy's Realm, but he possessed extensive knowledge and couldn't help but exclaim, "A secret technique!"
    Secret techniques differ from Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills. Mysterious Techniques are skills practiced by martial artists, while Divine Skills are driven by mana and only cultivators above the Dao Palace Realm can cultivate them.
    However, secret techniques are driven by the soul, and both martial artists and cultivators can practice them.
    Most of these secret techniques were refined from the ancient cultivation techniques of the god and demon races and have largely disappeared into the river of history. Thus, secret techniques are exceedingly rare.
    On the Divine Wilderness Continent, over ninety-nine percent of the saints have no access to a secret technique, and even eighty percent of them are unaware of the existence of secret techniques.
    This was also why, when Qinchuan applied the Hundred Refinements Divine Art to repair Huang Tian's divine consciousness back in the day at the Burning Heaven Sect, no one knew about it except for a black-robed elder from Netherworld Hall.
    Because these people simply didn't know about secret techniques.
    But the Tian Tuo elder did know, and seeing Qinchuan suddenly use a secret technique was enough to shock him profoundly.
    This was a secret technique after all!
    Qinchuan certainly noticed the Tian Tuo elder's astonishment but simply sat calmly on the spot.
    The aura of the Great Emperor's Divine Soul and secret technique simultaneously infused into Ding Hao's sea of consciousness within his palm.
    While repairing Ding Hao's damaged soul, he began to explain and answer the Tian Tuo elder's earlier doubts.
    "Although I haven't seen his symptoms with my own eyes, listening to your description, the damage to the soul, the disordered breath, the reversal of True Qi, and the blood-red eyes, all these symptoms could be caused by many things¡ªlimitations of cultivation techniques, going mad from absorbing too much Fire, poison, and so on.
    But none of these are the real reason. It's clear from the excessive Yin Qi in his body that it's the result of a Yin Spirit invasion. Fortunately, he withdrew in time from the reach of the Yin Spirit, and the mental method he cultivates is somewhat Badao, one with a heavier Yang Energy, which has allowed him to save his life."
    "Yin spirit invasion... Spirit Martial..."
    The Tian Tuo elder muttered to himself, and then came to a realization, exclaiming aloud, "The Spirit Martial Great Tomb!?"
    ```
    Yin spirits generally congregate in areas where the Yin Qi and malevolent spirits are heavy. Within the Dongju Continent, there are many subterranean secret realms, but few of them begin with 'Spirit Martial.' Previously, Tian Tuo the Elder had been mistakenly convinced that the 'Spirit Martial' Ding Hao mentioned was referring to the Spirit Martial Realm and overlooked the possibility that he could have been talking about a place name.
    Now, upon being reminded by Qinchuan, he suddenly came to realization.
    Qinchuan's True Qi surged within him, with the power of his Soul riding an endless tide, continuously pouring into Ding Hao's sea of consciousness to mend his damaged Soul.
    Nodding, he pointed at the shoes placed in front of Ding Hao's bed and said, "There are traces of grass and earth left on the bottom of his feet, one of which is from a plant specifically known as the 'Spirit Martial Strange Flower,' native only to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. It's not difficult to determine that he has escaped from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. This lad is quite fortunate to have made it out alive after being possessed by a Yin spirit within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb."
    Having been enlightened by Qinchuan, Tian Tuo the Elder suddenly saw the light and his admiration for Qinchuan deepened even further.
    Above the various provinces of the Divine Wilderness Continent, based on the names of the different Martial Artist Realms, there are nine great tombs scattered.
    They range from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and the Dao Palace Tomb to the Netherworld Hall Tomb and all the way up to the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb.
    Although referred to as tombs, these nine spots were secret realms a long time ago.
    The corresponding secret realms could only be entered by Cultivators and Martial Artists who were in the respective Realms, such as the Spirit Martial Secret Realm which only practitioners in the Spirit Martial Realm could enter.
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    These nine secret realms are rife with opportunities and treasures, fraught with immense dangers. Those who enter face a slim chance of survival.
    However, those who manage to emerge alive invariably grow significantly stronger and will likely become a dominant force that reverberates through history.
    Therefore,
    Since ancient times, countless people have incessantly braved the dangers of the nine major secret realms. Numerous Cultivators and Martial Artists have perished within, and over time, countless fallen Souls have fostered innumerable Yin spirits and malevolent Qi, making them even more terrifying and dangerous than the tombs of the Great Emperors.
    These secret realms thus also became known as tombs, with the Spirit Martial Secret Realm becoming the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, a sign that those who enter should be prepared to be buried there.
    Qinchuan still remembers that several years ago, his biological father in this life, the previous head of the Qin Family, bravely entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to resolve a family crisis, never to return.
    From that year on, he became determined to practice day and night, striving to reach the Spirit Martial Realm as soon as possible to search for news of his father.
    Even after he awoke with the memories of nine lifetimes, he never abandoned his plan to go to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.
    Now that he knew there was a cause and effect existence within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the time for his journey there might need to be moved up.
    Moments later,
    Qinchuan felt feedback from within Ding Hao's Soul and suddenly discovered that Ding Hao, who had been lying still on the warm jade bed, furrowed his brows slightly. A look of joy crossed his face, and Qinchuan promptly intensified the power of his Soul and secret technique by several degrees.
    "Awaken!"
    With Qinchuan's soft rebuke, a bright and dazzling light radiated from his palm. His power of the Soul reached its peak, and after a brilliant flash, Qinchuan withdrew his True Qi and secret technique.
    "Ying~"
    As Qinchuan retracted his Palm Force, Ding Hao, lying on the warm jade bed, made a soft noise and then slowly came to consciousness.
    "Huh¡ª"
    Upon awakening, Ding Hao scanned his surroundings, and when he saw Tian Tuo the Elder not far away, he gasped and immediately knelt down, pressing his forehead to the ground and crying out in deep anguish, "Saint! Oh, Saint! I beseech you to save my wife's life!"

 Chapter 348 Great Songyang Divine Palm

    "Holy man! Holy man! I beg you to save my wife!"
    Ding Hao pleaded on his knees, his voice filled with tragic sobs, screaming until he was hoarse, the sound of indefinable pity.
    He had no idea that he had been in a deep slumber for many days, and the first thing upon waking was missing his wife. Qinchuan couldn't help but feel a surge of compassion as he thought of Ling'er.
    He sighed softly and said, "I can save your wife."
    Upon hearing this, Ding Hao froze for a moment, lifted his head, and looked in the direction of the voice. He had assumed that the speaker must be an unparalleled expert, or at the very least, a cultivator at the realm of Immortal Terrace or Dragon Transformation.
    Unexpectedly, the one who made this claim was merely a cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm.
    Although this kid's aura was unique, the realm of his Meridian Opening was unmistakable, causing Ding Hao to pause, his face showing disbelief.
    His wife had been injured several months ago, and despite searching the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom for capable physicians, none had an effective cure. By chance, he heard that a holy man who regularly collected Spiritual Medicines and Treasures lived in this courtyard and was probably extremely knowledgeable in pharmacology. With no other options left, he came to seek help.
    And now, a mere young cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm dared to claim he could heal his wife. Even in desperate times, he could hardly believe it.
    The elderly Tian Tuo, seeing Ding Hao's hesitation, took the moment to explain.
    "You've been unconscious for over a month. It was this Young Master Qin who treated your damaged soul. Shouldn't you be thanking him swiftly?"
    The elderly Tian Tuo's words intended to remind Ding Hao that although the young man was merely at the Meridian Opening Realm, his strength was not to be underestimated. Since he could restore your damaged soul, perhaps he truly possessed the ability to save your wife. Do not let this opportunity slip away.
    Indeed.
    Upon hearing the elderly Tian Tuo's words, Ding Hao was taken aback.
    It was only then that he carefully recalled past events. To save his injured wife, he had recklessly entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, accidentally becoming tainted with a Yin Spirit. In the end, it was only the determination to save his wife that allowed him to escape.
    After escaping, Ding Hao was already aware that his soul had been damaged and couldn't last much longer. Nevertheless, he couldn't stop worrying about his wife. Holding onto his last breath, he came to the doorstep of the elderly Tian Tuo to ask for help in curing his wife.
    Hearing the elderly Tian Tuo speak thus, he immediately checked his Divine Sense.
    Indeed.
    His once damaged and listless soul had at some point become incredibly robust and spirited, showing no signs of the prior damage.
    "You... you... Can you truly save my wife?" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Even so, Ding Hao was still full of doubts, hardly daring to believe that Qinchuan could save his wife.
    Qinchuan picked at his ear and spoke disdainfully with a curled lip, "The Great Songyang Divine Palm is just a trivial matter, for me to cure it is as simple as reaching for it."
    "Since being stricken by this technique, if one cannot find a cure within half a year, one will combust into flames and perish, and even the True Spirit Soul will not escape the scorching of the True Fire. If your wife is not treated within ten days, she will turn to ashes."
    At the mention of the Great Songyang Divine Palm, Ding Hao's hesitant expression finally showed a hint of joy.
    Several months ago, while he and his wife were traveling in the Southern Prefecture, they came across a Cultivator committing evil deeds. They stepped forward to stop him, hoping to punish the wicked, but to their surprise, the Cultivator, who appeared to be just at the First Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, proved to be not so easily underestimated.
    After they both fought a fierce battle with the enemy, his wife was struck by a palm strike from the opponent and managed to escape with great difficulty.
    Several days after being hit by the palm, his wife started to experience intense heat throughout her body, with her meridians and acupuncture points burning to an extraordinary degree, making her seem like a sun, and in the days that followed, her breath grew weaker and her injuries became increasingly severe.
    He searched throughout the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom and a pharmacist once said that what his wife suffered from was the Great Songyang Divine Palm.
    At this moment, Qinchuan immediately identified the Palm Force that afflicted his wife and even knew she only had ten days left.
    The reason Qinchuan was so clearly aware of this was, of course, because he had just sensed a strong feeling of unwillingness in Ding Hao's soul while administering treatment, and Qinchuan had captured that snippet of memory.
    But to Ding Hao, it was incredibly shocking, and while it astonished him, it also kindled a sliver of hope.
    "Could it be¡ª"
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    "He truly has a way?!"
    Thinking this, Ding Hao suddenly threw himself at Qinchuan's feet, kowtowing and pleading, "I beg Young Master to extend your hand to heal my wife, I beg Young Master to heal my wife!"
    "I can save your wife, but what can you offer in exchange?"
    Qinchuan looked at Ding Hao with a smile that was not quite a smile, issuing a soulful challenge.
    At those words, Ding Hao was taken aback, misunderstanding Qinchuan's intentions. He promptly took out a Storage Bag from his bosom, presenting it with both hands, and implored in distress, "Everything in this bag, the Mysterious Crystal Spiritual Medicine and treasures, are what Ding Hao has collected over half a lifetime. I am willing to offer them all to Young Master, just ask for your help."
    Having said that, Ding Hao kowtowed again, beseeching, "If Young Master finds this insufficient, Ding Hao is willing to follow by Young Master's side hereafter, forever serving as a servant by your side."
    In the world of cultivation, deceit and false notoriety abound, and it was rare for Qinchuan to see someone as sincere as Ding Hao.
    Without further mockery, Qinchuan walked away without even looking at the Storage Bag in Ding Hao's hands, and spoke calmly and indifferently, "Young Master doesn't need you to serve as a slave, nor does he need half a Mysterious Crystal Spiritual Treasure from you. I only require you to do one thing."
    At that moment, Ding Hao lifted his head, his face showing a hint of conflict, but he soon replied with determination, "As long as Young Master is willing to save my wife, let alone one thing, even if it's ten things or a hundred, Ding Hao will not delay."
    "I want you to accompany Young Master on another trip into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb!"
    Qinchuan said lightly.
    Ding Hao was momentarily stunned, staring at Qinchuan blankly. He had assumed Qinchuan would request something incredibly difficult, but instead, he was presented with this condition.
    Although the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was fraught with danger, he had been in once before. He believed that having come out once, he could certainly make it out safely again.
    Ding Hao immediately agreed with a bow, "Ding Hao is willing!"
    Qinchuan wanted Ding Hao to accompany him back into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, not for any other reason, but for karma.
    It wasn't because he feared the dangers within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and wanted to use Ding Hao as a guide.
    Rather, it was because traces of karma were difficult to find, and upon sensing the approach of living beings, they might even flee at random. If Qinchuan entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb alone, finding that karma might be a matter of luck; he could find it in a few days, but with bad luck, he might wander the Great Tomb for ten or eight years without encountering the karma.
    However, Ding Hao was different. Since he had previously encountered karma in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and had been touched by it, the karma, upon sensing Ding Hao's arrival, would not only not flee but would actively seek him out to erase this segment of karma that had not been resolved.

 Chapter 349 Alchemy

    After agreeing, Qin Chuan asked Tian Tuo to provide several kinds of spiritual medicines and a Cauldron.
    Although Qin Chuan possessed a Divine Cauldron suitable for refining divine pills and sacred medicines, using it to refine a mere healing pill would be overkill.
    The old man Tian Tuo was initially taken aback, wondering if Qin Chuan knew alchemy too.
    But then he remembered that the Emperor Breakthrough Pill he had before was bestowed by Qin Chuan, and it no longer seemed strange.
    He immediately excused himself to prepare the materials.
    Tian Tuo had been collecting materials for the Emperor's Essence Pill and had done considerable research on the Alchemy Dao, so the medicines Qin Chuan was looking for were not difficult to find and many were readily available in his courtyard.
    In no time, he had everything ready, arranged neatly in the middle of the courtyard.
    "Young Master Qin, this Pill Furnace has been with this old man for tens of thousands of years. I am quite proficient with it, both in terms of drug potency enhancement and Alchemy Fire perception. Would you like me to assist you?"
    After placing a Pill Furnace, black all over and emanating a chilling aura, in the center of the courtyard, Tian Tuo asked as he saw Qin Chuan approaching.
    Qin Chuan, standing in the courtyard and circling the Pill Furnace, spoke calmly and confidently, "Refining a small healing pill is as easy as reaching out and grabbing it, no need for such fuss."
    After he finished speaking, a fierce Alchemy Fire suddenly roared to life in his palm, and the blue-purple flames began scorching the Pill Furnace.
    "Eh?!"
    "How can alchemy be done like this?!"
    Alchemy is one of the most mentally taxing endeavors, where you must start by gently preheating the Pill Furnace with Alchemy Fire.
    Seeing Qin Chuan use Fierce Fire to immediately scorch the Pill Furnace without even a preheating process caused him to shake his head and sigh.
    Tian Tuo internally shook his head, wondering, "What is Young Master Qin doing?"
    "Seeing his confident appearance, he doesn't seem reckless, so why refine pills like this? Such a sudden intense heating of the Pill Furnace, those spiritual medicines will likely be burned to ash the moment they enter."
    Even Ding Hao was frowning at this moment. Even though he had never refined pills himself, he knew the basic steps of alchemy. Who had ever seen an alchemist begin like Qin Chuan? sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    However, Qin Chuan's next action was even more absurd in the eyes of the two men.
    They saw Qin Chuan raise his hand high, and a rush of True Qi surged out, enveloping all the spiritual medicines on the ground and dumping them all into the Pill Furnace in one fell swoop.
    "This... this... this..."
    "This is simply a waste of spiritual medicines!"
    Tian Tuo had no more expectations at this point.
    If Qin Chuan had initially scorched the Pill Furnace with Fierce Fire, although the chance of successful pill concoction was minuscule, it could still form a pill with an extremely high level of Alchemy Fire control.
    But after seeing Qin Chuan's action, he knew that this batch of Spirit Grass was definitely ruined.
    Because the properties of each spiritual medicine are different, to form pills, you need to add different medicinal herbs when certain properties start to evaporate so that the medicinal rationale of both can blend together.
    Dumping all the spiritual medicines into the Cauldron in one go, like Qin Chuan did, made it impossible for the medicinal effects to combine, and the inevitable outcome was an explosion.
    Sure enough, while Tian Tuo was contemplating, the previously calm Pill Furnace suddenly started shaking violently, its lid tossing and turning, emitting a hissing and piercing noise.
    This was clearly a prelude to a furnace explosion, a common mistake among many novice alchemists.
    As the hissing sound grew more intense and the shaking of the Pill Furnace increased, it seemed as if it might jump up at any moment.
    "Such a pity!"
    "What a waste of an excellent Pill Furnace of mine."
    At this point, Tian Tuo couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
    ```
    But the next moment, the scene before them suddenly made both people flinch.
    "What¡ª¡ª"
    With a surge of True Qi from Qinchuan's one hand, Alchemy Fire intertwined with the True Qi, overlaying it atop the Pill Furnace. The originally violently trembling furnace, at risk of exploding, quieted down instantly.
    Then, the Pill Furnace opened, and a rich fragrance of elixir wafted out, drilling into the nostrils of the two.
    "How is this possible?"
    "This actually resulted in a successful pill concoction?!"
    Tian Tuo Elder and Ding Hao's eyes widened, they stared tensely at the Pill Furnace, unable to believe that Qinchuan's seemingly reckless actions could actually produce an elixir.
    However.
    As Qinchuan moved his hand, two elixirs appeared in the palm of his hand.
    "Spirit Pills!"
    "And Supreme Spirit Pills at that?!"
    "Since when has refining Supreme Elixirs become so effortless? Just messing around and you can refine successfully?"
    Qinchuan's way of alchemy had indeed shocked the two of them.
    "Just Supreme Spirit Pills, no need to make such a fuss," Qinchuan said, pursing his lips and casually tossing the two Spirit Pills to Ding Hao as if they were not precious pills but rather unimpressive Mortal Grade elixirs.
    "These two elixirs can remove the Nine Yang Karma Fire afflicting your wife's body, ensuring her life is without worries. You may now return and deliver these two pills; after five days, wait here for this Young Master, and then we shall together head to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb."
    "Many thanks, Young Master, for bestowing the pills!"
    Ding Hao was again overwhelmed with gratitude, bowing repeatedly in thanks.
    After Ding Hao had left, Tian Tuo Elder was still immersed in the shock Qinchuan had caused. Being quite studious in the path of alchemy himself, he knew Qinchuan's ability that was just revealed. Enjoy new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
    It was something that far surpassed him and even exceeded his understanding. Such a method of pill refining was unheard of.
    With this thought, Tian Tuo Elder's eyes suddenly lit up with a fervent glow, and he actually knelt down, wishing to become Qinchuan's disciple.
    Qinchuan's eyebrows furrowed, not expecting that casually refining two elixirs would provoke such a strong reaction from Tian Tuo Elder.
    He then said,
    "This Young Master is not particularly interested in taking disciples; you needn't expend any more effort."
    "However, I will occasionally return to Tianqing City. As long as you diligently provide assistance in finding those treasures for this Young Master, you'll naturally be well rewarded."
    "Since you have contributed to these efforts, I won't let you go unrewarded. Here are some insights on the path of alchemy and the first technique of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique that I've organized before; they will be of great benefit to you. You should thoroughly comprehend them," Qinchuan continued as he made a movement and threw two Spirit Stones over.
    Tian Tuo Elder's Divine Sense swept over them only briefly, and his face immediately lit up with joy.
    He had only glanced at some of the insights in the Spirit Stones, but already the many issues he had encountered in the Alchemy Dao, as well as those while practicing the first technique of the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, were resolved.
    If he were to fully immerse his Dao Heart and thoroughly understand the Dao within these two Spirit Stones, he would inevitably make rapid progress in these two paths, and becoming a Great Saint would be within reach.
    This brought him one step closer to his goal of returning to the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom for his revenge.
    Upon this realization, Tian Tuo Elder did not hesitate and kowtowed three heavy times with a thud.
    "Great thanks to Young Master Qin for this life-renewing grace! Gongsun Jian has nothing with which to repay this debt in this life, thus, with the Dao as my oath, I am willing to serve as your steed and hound."
    Having concealed his identity since arriving in the Tianyuan Nation, Tian Tuo Elder no longer hid anything from Qinchuan, swearing a great Dao oath with his own name, pledging his loyalty to Qinchuan.
    ```

 Chapter 350 The Return

    Qinchuan did not care whether the Tian Tuo elder swore loyalty to him, as their relationship was still at the transaction level. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    If the Tian Tuo elder found the heaven and earth treasure he needed, Qinchuan would naturally not be stingy and would give the Tian Tuo elder enough benefits.
    Qinchuan did not continue to linger at the Tian Tuo elder's place.
    Entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb required the Spirit Martial Realm, and his most important task now was to obtain the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root from Dongfang Zhen in three days, awaken his Innate Body, break through to the Spirit Martial Realm, and then he could enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.
    He left the alley and headed once again in the direction of the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Currently, he did not yet have a place to stay in Tianqing City, so he could only temporarily reside in the Exquisite Pavilion.
    As he arrived at the main street, he had just seen the signboard in front of the Exquisite Pavilion when he noticed Li Zhi standing in front of the Exquisite Pavilion, looking around, obviously waiting for someone.
    Qinchuan smiled inwardly, thinking Li Zhi was indeed a clever man.
    In the imperial city, even the Tian Tuo elder was his informant. If Qinchuan did not deliberately hide, the Eldest Prince would easily find him. Yet now, he had chosen the most foolish method, waiting at the Exquisite Pavilion as if lying in wait for a hare.
    Clearly, he knew that Qinchuan did not like this, and did not want to anger him.
    And Qinchuan had guessed why the Eldest Prince would appear here again.
    He thought to himself, "It really is a case of what you think about comes to you; when you feel sleepy, someone brings you a pillow."
    At this moment.
    Li Zhi had also seen Qinchuan and came over with joy on his face.
    Suddenly many people were shocked and curious.
    "Who is this kid?"
    "What is his identity? He actually made the Eldest Prince wait at the Exquisite Pavilion for several hours?"
    Li Zhi's identity in Tianqing City was no secret, and many cultivators recognized the prince who was very likely to become the Emperor of Tianyuan. His presence in front of the Exquisite Pavilion had already drawn the attention of several cultivators. They had thought Li Zhi was waiting for some important figure, but now, they suddenly saw him greeting a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy with only the Meridian Opening Realm cultivation level, smiling and welcoming him deferentially.
    The person who made the Eldest Prince wait at the Exquisite Pavilion turned out to be a sixteen or seventeen-year-old Meridian Opening Realm youngster, which instantly aroused a lot of speculation.
    Everyone stretched their ears, wanting to hear what the two would say.
    Li Zhi hurried over, ran up in two or three steps, and stopped in front of Qinchuan, saying respectfully.
    "Young Master Qin! I left in a hurry earlier and did not think of Young Master Qin not having a place to stay in Tianqing City."
    "I have a cultivation site in the north of the city. If Young Master Qin does not mind, I would like to give this cultivation site to Young Master Qin. It may not be as splendid as your previous mansion, but its location is advantageous, situated at the convergence of a Dragon Vein, making it a good place for cultivation."
    "What?!"
    "The Eldest Prince is showing such a gesture, seemingly wanting to give a cultivation site to this kid?"
    "Who exactly is this kid?"
    Qinchuan, regardless of what the crowd was discussing, felt that a cultivation site was nothing to the Eldest Prince, so he calmly accepted it.
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    "Since it is a kind offer, please lead the way then."
    Qinchuan's expression was indifferent, as if the person standing in front of him was not the Eldest Prince of Tianyuan but just a servant.
    This posture naturally aroused dissatisfaction among the distant onlookers, who began to curse and speak out loudly.
    "Damn it! The Eldest Prince is treating him with courtesy and this kid still puts on airs?!"
    "He's simply too arrogant!"
    "Who does the Eldest Prince think he is? Though he desperately seeks talent, he never recruits those who are arrogant and self-important. This kid thinks just because he has a little ability he can put on airs, the Eldest Prince will definitely not be pleased."
    The reputation of the Eldest Prince being desperate for talent was well known, and now, they watched as he treated Qinchuan as a potential recruit for his cause.
    It was also known that the Eldest Prince was a gentle person, but he did not like the arrogant for he believed that such people often caused trouble.
    Thus, the crowd speculated that in the next moment, the Eldest Prince would not pay attention to Qinchuan anymore.
    But what the Eldest Prince did next was beyond everyone's expectations.
    He still nodded with a smile and respectfully said, "I will lead the way for Young Master Qin right away."
    Having said this, the Eldest Prince moved to head towards the north side of the city, while Qinchuan followed behind, leisurely, shaking his head and swaggering even more than the Eldest Prince, which provoked amazement among the crowd and numerous cultivators on the street who recognized the Eldest Prince. It made everyone doubt who was the real Eldest Prince of the Tianyuan Nation.
    The two men passed through three crowded main streets, the number of shops gradually dwindling. As they headed further north, the streets became broader and the passersby fewer and fewer.
    Eventually, they saw armored guards patrolling both sides of the street, with no other pedestrians in sight, clearly indicating this was not a place ordinary people could enter.
    After walking some distance further, they stopped in front of the gates of an imposing mansion.
    At a glance, Qinchuan saw that although it resembled a mansion, it was in fact a cultivation dojo within.
    Underneath its foundation surged a rich blend of national destiny and Spiritual Energy, moistening the entire mansion, indeed making it a place abundant with Spiritual Energy.
    Moreover, the mansion was surrounded by formations, which, though negligible to Qinchuan, were enough to withstand attacks from someone of the Great Saint Realm.
    And on the mansion's plaque were written two upright characters¡ª "Qin Residence".
    Presumably, Li Zhi had long planned to gift this place to Qinchuan.
    Upon seeing the arrival of Qinchuan and the Eldest Prince, two cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm who were guards respectfully saluted and opened the mansion gates.
    As soon as Qinchuan entered, he saw two people in the courtyard meditating in cultivation, not others but Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji.
    Their presence there did not surprise Qinchuan since the Eldest Prince had already prepared this gift for him, and Zhou Xi and Ye Xuanji were his followers, their residing there was naturally arranged by the Eldest Prince.
    Zhou Xi, seeing Qinchuan, was first startled, then her typically ice-cold face revealed a trace of joy, and she said, "Young Master, you're back!"
    Qinchuan scanned Zhou Xi from head to toe.
    Her exquisitely beautiful face carried a smile that could relax and please the heart, her proud chest standing firm, and her whole figure standing tall and graceful, which contrasted with before made her entire demeanor seem to have undergone a dramatic transformation.
    Perhaps it was because Zhou Xi was originally a cold and reserved woman, one who seldom smiled or laughed, coupled with her Taiyin Treasure Body inherently containing supreme Yin Qi that kept people at a distance, but now suddenly seeing Qinchuan, her sincerely smiling face seemed to melt a millennia-old glacier, as continuous spring breezes greened the ice grottoes at the poles.
    Inside Zhou Xi, the Taiyin Qi became even stronger, and her Cultivation Level had already reached the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    Qinchuan nodded nonchalantly, "Not bad, it seems your cultivation hasn't fallen behind during this time. Although it can't be considered as rapid progress, it's passable."
    If someone else had heard these words, it would have surely caused a wave of scornful ridicule against Qinchuan.
    In just three short months, Zhou Xi had shot up from the Meridian Opening Realm to the ninth layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, only one step away from the Dao Palace Realm, entering into the rank of cultivators, a feat others would see as defying the heavens, yet in Qinchuan's words, it was merely passable.

 Chapter 351 People of the Upper Realm

    Thus, Qinchuan chose to reside temporarily at the Qin Residence.
    Even the Eldest Prince, who knew full well Qinchuan's dislike for disturbances, had all the guards within and surrounding the residence withdrawn upon his departure. He even ordered patrols several miles around to steer clear of the area, negating the need for their presence.
    What a joke, with Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji among others holding the fort, what petty thief would dare cause trouble here?
    Originally, when Qinchuan left Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi at the Exquisite Pavilion, his intention was for the two to work with the pavilion in finding Heavenly Treasures Materials to awaken his Innate Body.
    But those Heavenly Treasures Materials were exceedingly difficult to find. There were many Spiritual Treasures that even after spending nine lifetimes, Qinchuan had yet to hear of, let alone acquire. Given that Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi had only been at the Exquisite Pavilion for a short while, it was only natural they came up empty-handed.
    Qinchuan shook his head, not surprised that the two didn't find the treasures he wanted.
    He was not at all discouraged, for what's meant to be will find a way, and what's not, will not. Back then, he had managed to find all those elusive treasures. The remaining Heavenly Treasures Materials were closely tied to destiny¡ªboth a matter of time and fate.
    When the time was right, they would naturally appear; seeking them before their time was fruitless.
    The three sat together, with Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi asking Qinchuan about the bottlenecks and issues they encountered in their cultivation. In turn, Qinchuan addressed and clarified their queries.
    Seeing that the two hadn't come across any news of Spiritual Treasures, Qinchuan sighed and prepared to retire to his room to rest. Back at the Fusang Mountain with the Burning Heaven Sect, he had exerted himself capturing Chi Hai's soul. His own soul had already been heavily depleted, and upon hearing the news of the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root, he rushed without rest to Tianqing City.
    Without giving his soul a moment's respite in Tianqing City, he went on to repair Ding Hao's soul and refine Elixirs. All these tasks greatly drained his soul. Even though he possessed the Asura Emperor Soul, his own realm was still weak, and by now, he felt rather weary.
    Just at that moment, Ye Xuanji suddenly called out to him.
    "Young Master, though I haven't found the Heavenly Treasures Materials you need, I did come across an object recently. This treasure, unaffected by fire and indestructible by Dao, remains unharmed even under my full strength. I've wracked my brains and still can't discern what it is. I thought you might be interested," Ye Xuanji said.
    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan's interest was piqued. He turned back and sat down, perking up and asked curiously, "Xuan Ji, you're at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, and yet there exists something in this world that even you don't know of and can't break? Could it possibly be a Supreme Dao Artifact?"
    Ye Xuanji shook his head and explained, "This item doesn't catch the eye at all. It lacks any Dao aura, appearing just like any common object."
    As he spoke, Ye Xuanji's palm swept over the storage ring, and a pair of sharply edged pebbles emerged in his hands.
    Just as Ye Xuanji had described, the two pebbles were dull and lacked luster, utterly unremarkable. Not to mention any trace of Dao energy, they didn't even show the slightest sign of Spiritual Energy. At a glance, if they weren't mundane, what could they be?
    When Qinchuan's eyes first fell upon these plain pebbles, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a blazing divine light shone in his eyes.
    "Where did these come from?" he asked.
    The Red Luan perched on Qinchuan's shoulder, catching sight of these two stones, unfurled its wings and landed in Ye Xuanji's palm. It pecked at one of the stones, examining it from left to right, feeling that this object was extraordinary. Yet, after a long look, it failed to pinpoint what was so special about it.
    With a scoff, the Red Luan dropped the stone and flew back to rest on Qinchuan's shoulder, clearly losing interest.
    Ye Xuanji was taken aback, not expecting such an intense reaction from Qinchuan, immediately realizing the item must be extraordinary.
    "Two months ago, I went to the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom to search for Heavenly Treasures Materials for you. In a mountain range within the Dan Southern Prefecture, I came upon two groups of Cultivators fiercely battling one another. I recognized one group as the infamous Flying Yan Army of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom. The other party, though dressed uniformly, was unfamiliar to me. I had never seen their attire before, nor their Qi and Divine Skills. They did not seem like they belonged to any of the four great Ancient Kingdoms or the top sects of the Dongju Continent.
    I was curious who would be so bold as to assault the Flying Yan Army of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom."
    Out of curiosity, I quietly hid in the distance to see who would win in the end.
    In the beginning of the battle, the Flying Yan Army, with their numerical advantage, completely suppressed the other team of mysterious people with no ability to fight back.
    After a hundred exchanges of divine skills, the team of mysterious people were thoroughly exhausted, evidently unable to hold on any longer. I was convinced that the Flying Yan Army held the winning ticket.
    Just then, the leader of the mysterious people suddenly pulled out a mysterious magical treasure from his body. The treasure, spherical in shape, grew upon contact with the wind, soared into the void, and then countless vast thunderbolts emerged from the void, enveloping both parties within.
    This area was then covered by a mysterious Qi, filled with light, impenetrable to the soul. I could no longer sense what was happening within.
    When tranquility returned to the scene, I found that all the people there, including the spherical magical treasure, had disappeared without a trace, as if they had never existed. And on the battlefield where they had fought, I found a treasure chest, which contained this object!"
    Qinchuan frowned upon hearing this and suddenly asked,
    "This team of mysterious people you're talking about, were they wearing light blue garments, with this pattern embroidered on the back?"
    As he spoke, Qinchuan's True Qi surged from his fingertips, turning into a Divine Brush, drawing a flower-shaped pattern on the ground.
    "Exactly this pattern!"
    Ye Xuanji's heart stirred, and a divine light flashed in his eyes as he curiously looked at Qinchuan. Zhou Xi's beautiful eyes shimmered brilliantly as if asking a question.
    "Could Young Master Qin possibly know the origins of this group of people?"
    Receiving Ye Xuanji's affirmative response, Qinchuan did not continue to address Ye Xuanji's question, instead murmuring to himself, "It really is them!"
    "Appearing so frequently in the Lower Realm, what are these people trying to do?"
    "I have been dormant for a hundred thousand years; what exactly has happened in this world? Why have these people started making their moves in the Lower Realm?"
    It was then that Qinchuan began to explain to the two of them, "This pattern comes from a force in the Upper Realm. The Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao separate the Upper and Lower Realms, making it difficult to cross over. Information between the two is rarely conveyed, so it's normal for you not to have seen it."
    "What?!"
    "The Upper Realm?!"
    Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi were both stunned, especially Zhou Xi, who was currently only in the Spirit Martial Realm and had never been exposed to information about the Upper Realm. Upon suddenly hearing about the Upper Realm, her curiosity soared. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Ye Xuanji, frowning, asked, "Are you saying that those mysterious people are from the Upper Realm?"
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    "Precisely!"
    Qinchuan nodded in confirmation.
    At this moment, the striking and proud Zhou Xi suddenly spoke up, her voice clear and questioning.
    "If these people are from the Upper Realm, then why, as Elder Ye mentioned, could they not even defeat the Flying Yan Army of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom?"
    Ye Xuanji also nodded, looking at Qinchuan with curiosity, not understanding the reason.

 Chapter 352 Suppression by Rules

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    "The people from the Upper Realm cannot surpass the Feiyan Army of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, and this is due to the special rules that exist between the Upper and Lower Realms," Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
    Since Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi were his followers, and these matters were not secrets, Qinchuan did not conceal his knowledge.
    He continued to explain, "The universe operates with everything following certain rules. There are three great paths in the world, with the Heavenly Dao being forty-nine.
    The great path governs the laws of the Lower Realm, so cultivators' cultivation is actually an understanding of the great path. The deeper and clearer their understanding of the great path, the stronger their power and the higher their realm.
    In contrast to the Lower Realm, the Upper Realm has stronger laws governing everything. The rotation of the great path is no longer sufficient to support the entirety of the Upper Realm; therefore, in addition to the great path, the Heavenly Dao's blessing is also present. With the great path and the Heavenly Dao complementing one another, cultivators can break free from the shackles of the Great Emperor Realm and cultivate towards even mightier realms.
    Because one realm is governed by the great path, and the other by both the Heavenly Dao and the great path, those from the Upper Realm must suppress their own realm to descend. Too strong a presence of the Heavenly Dao's aura within the Lower Realm would cause chaos in its order. Hence, under the great path, any presence of the Heavenly Dao's aura exceeding the permitted limit is strictly prohibited, and will be eradicated on sight.
    Therefore, most cultivators coming from the Upper Realm, due to their lack of proficiency in controlling their own realms, are restrained in battle. They fear being destroyed by the power of the great path and dare not go all out."
    At this point, Qinchuan paused, took a sip of water, and then continued, "The magical treasure you saw was not actually a magical treasure, but a Summoning Teleportation Formation that transports people back to the Upper Realm."
    "A Summoning Teleportation Formation!?"
    Even Ye Xuanji, having heard of this for the first time, couldn't help but ask in surprise.
    "Yes, while it is extremely difficult for those from the Upper Realm to descend, returning is relatively easy. Activating this teleportation formation will send them directly to a designated point in the Upper Realm. Due to the suppression by the great path, those individuals from the Upper Realm being unable to defeat the Feiyan Army would trigger the formation, taking themselves and the Feiyan Army back to the Upper Realm together. That is why you found that both groups have vanished without a trace."
    Having heard Qinchuan's explanation, Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi grew even more admiring of him, and an idea simultaneously occurred to them.
    "Young Master Qin knows everything and seems capable of anything. He is so well-versed in the affairs of the Upper Realm, could it be that he came from there and reached the Meridian Opening Realm in the Lower Realm only because of the suppression by the great path?"
    Qinchuan saw through their thoughts clearly but chose not to address them directly.
    Instead, he stepped forward, took the ordinary-looking pair of stones from Ye Xuanji's hand, and said,
    "As for this stone, it is not a common mortal rock but a Sound Transmission Stone."
    "A Sound Transmission Stone? What kind of magical treasure is that?"
    It was the first time Ye Xuanji and Zhou Xi had heard of this, and not understanding its significance, they asked in unison.
    At that moment, Qinchuan made a gesture with his hand and released a wisp of Asura Emperor Soul's aura, his fingers constantly moving. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    As Qinchuan's fingers moved, the plain and dull stone suddenly started to emit a misty light, and its entire body began to glow warmly.
    The ordinary-looking stone with sharp edges turned crystal clear, smooth, and warm like jade in just a moment.
    Then he spoke,
    "Yes, it is indeed a Sound Transmission Stone. You won't understand even if I explain it to you. Just take this stone and wait inside the hall."
    The two, while confused, still took the stone with a mixture of trust and doubt and did as Qinchuan had said, entering the main hall inside the courtyard.
    Once inside the main hall, they were at a loss, unsure of what Qinchuan was planning.
    Qinchuan had only told them to wait inside the hall, without giving further instructions. After a while, there was still no further guidance from Qinchuan.
    After waiting for a moment, Ye Xuanji could no longer contain his impatience and called out loudly, "Young Master Qin, what should we do next?"
    No sooner had Ye Xuanji's words ended than Qinchuan's voice was heard, "Alright, you can come out now!"
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    ```
    "..."
    "What is this for?!"
    The two of them were truly baffled. Could it be that Young Master Qin was doing this for fun? He had just called them into the hall, and after waiting there for a while without anything happening, he summoned them out again.
    But in the next moment, they suddenly realized.
    "That's not right¡ª"
    "The voice of Young Master Qin didn't come from outside the hall, but from the Spirit Stone in their hands!"
    Qinchuan spoke clearly, but his voice contained no trace of the Dao's Qi nor was it infused with the Power of the Divine Soul; it was simply a voice produced by his Physical Power.
    The two were inside the grand hall, while Qinchuan was far out in the middle of the courtyard, at least a hundred meters away. They shouldn't have been able to hear Qinchuan's voice, but now, it was truly happening. Qinchuan's voice came from the Sound Transmission Stone, reaching their ears.
    Ye Xuanji was the first to snap back to reality, murmuring under his breath.
    "Sound Transmission Stone! So this is the effect of the Sound Transmission Stone?"
    The two hurried back to the courtyard and sat opposite Qinchuan.
    "This Sound Transmission Stone is truly remarkable; it can convey the voice of the young master in real-time. I just don't know how far the Sound Transmission Stone can transmit sound?"
    Qinchuan smiled and said, "This Sound Transmission Stone has a unique structure; it serves to communicate with the Dao of heaven and earth. Wherever the Dao exists, sound can be transmitted."
    Ye Xuanji was immediately overwhelmed with shock. Where the Dao exists, sound can be transmitted. The entire world is shrouded by the Dao, which means there's no spatial limitation to the distance the Sound Transmission Stone can cover!
    He then absentmindedly murmured, "With such a Magical Treasure, won't it be much more convenient to contact the young master in the future?"
    Qinchuan nodded, then suddenly shifted the subject, asking, "Do you know what the biggest difference is between the Upper Realm and the Lower Realm?"
    The two exchanged glances, eyes clouded with confusion, signaling their ignorance.
    "The Divine Wilderness Continent has remained ununified for hundreds of millions of years, with its four continents and nine oceans. Not only is there no unification within Divine Wilderness, but even within a single One Continent, no one has been able to unify it. Even in the small Earth Realm of Dongju Continent, there exist four Ancient Kingdoms attacking each other, and for countless years, no one has been able to annex the others.
    But ever since the Upper Realm was founded, it has been controlled by an entity known as the Divine Court. Though the Divine Court has experienced changes of Divine Kings, its rule over the Divine Realm has never been interrupted."
    Upon hearing this, Ye Xuanji seemed to understand but was still somewhat perplexed: "In the Divine Realm above, the Divine Kings possess formidable strength, granting them unique authority over the entire Divine Territory, hence their ability to rule the Divine Territory for countless Eras. But on the Divine Wilderness Continent, even though Great Emperors are mighty, their control over distant lands is not as strong."
    "That is both true and false!"
    Qinchuan nodded, then shook his head, "You've only seen the surface reasons, but you don't understand the deeper cause. Although the Divine Kings are powerful, they are not without challengers, and the Divine Territory, being much larger than the Divine Wilderness Continent, cannot be fully covered by even the influence of the Divine Kings."
    "The fundamental reason lies in the existence of Sound Transmission Stones and Teleportation Formations in the Upper Realm."
    With Qinchuan's guidance, Ye Xuanji suddenly saw the light.
    Sound Transmission Stones play a critical role in the transmission of intelligence and information, while Teleportation Formations can quickly deploy the Divine Court's armies to every corner of the Divine Territory.
    The relay of information and intelligence is extremely important both in Divine Wilderness Continent and in the Divine Territory of the Upper Realm. Because the Exquisite Pavilion has the Spirit Butterfly that can swiftly transmit information from all regions, it is renowned as the number one pavilion under the heavens.
    With these Sound Transmission Stones, not only can it set up a vast intelligence network, it can also take the initiative and act a step ahead of others.
    No wonder the Divine Court can maintain absolute control over the Upper Realm's Divine Territory.
    ```

 Chapter 353 Arrogant

    Over the next two days, Qinchuan remained at the Qin Residence, sitting in meditation.
    He focused on recovering his extremely fatigued soul and, on the other hand, assimilating his recent insights into the Tao.
    The Burning Heaven Sect's visit, the peculiar phenomena at Divine Severing Cliff, employing the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation to annihilate tens of thousands of cultivators, setting up formations to summon back souls from the Chi Hai; although these events had drained a great deal of his soul's essence qi, they had also led to new understandings of the soul, which greatly aided in the cultivation of the Asura Emperor Soul.
    At the same time, he had asked Ye Xuanji to make another trip to the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.
    The use of Sound Transmission Stones was tightly controlled by the Divine Court in the Upper Realm, with the veins that produced them completely under their control, and even the major Sect Forces of the Upper Realm had to get permission from the Divine Court to obtain them.
    And now, Sound Transmission Stones were appearing in the Lower Realm? Why were those people in the Lower Realm? What connection did the Flying Yan Army of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom have with those people, and why did they clash?
    These questions could only be answered when Qinchuan personally visited the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom in the future. He sent Ye Xuanji there to ascertain the true situation of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom and whether they indeed had connections with people from the Upper Realm.
    Zhou Xi was also dispatched by Qinchuan to make a trip to the Congyun Sect.
    Counting the days, the awakening of the Myriad Laws Treasure Body in the young girl from the Congyun Sect should have been completed, and she would have forged the foundation of her path.
    And since Tianqing City was located beneath the imperial city of the Tianyuan Nation, bringing the young girl here would be much safer with the existence of the Tianyuan Royal Family.
    ...
    Early on the third day.
    Just after Qinchuan had finished his breakfast, Li Zhi personally arrived at the Qin Residence.
    Today was the appointed day for the competition between the Tianyuan Royal Family and the Taiyuan Royal Family to determine the ownership of the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
    The location for their contest was in the suburbs north of Tianqing City.
    The northern suburbs were originally an entrance to the Heavenly Demon Forest. Since demonic beasts from the forest often ran out to attack Tianqing City, the Tianyuan Royal family had constructed a formation at this location and cultivators were stationed there all year round.
    By the time the two of them arrived at the northern suburbs, the place was already surrounded by cultivators, three layers inside and three layers outside.
    Although the Tianyuan Royal Family tried their best to keep today's contest a secret, it seemed as if the Taiyuan Royal Family was certain of their victory and had released the news in the city beforehand.
    As a result, many cultivators from Tianqing City were already aware of today's contest and had come early to watch.
    In the center amid the crowd of cultivators, stood two ornate platforms where the members and martial artists of the Tianyuan and Taiyuan ancient kingdoms swarmed.
    "Yo, the Eldest Prince has finally arrived. Do you really think so highly of yourself, making all of us wait just for you?"
    Just as they arrived below the platforms, a sharp voice rang out, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
    The voice came from the Taiyuan Royal Family and, following the voice, Qinchuan saw that the speaker was a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, an elegant and free-spirited youth.
    Looking at his appearance, he bore some resemblance to Fu Xi, the Eldest Prince of Taiyuan whom he had seen on a previous day.
    "Fu Lin," the Eldest Prince said, "I specifically cleared my schedule just so your Taiyuan Royal Family could make ample preparations, lest you fall behind the line of Tianyuan again and start looking for excuses."
    Li Zhi retorted with a chuckle.
    "Hmph, glib-tongued." Fu Lin snorted coldly.
    After Qinchuan and Li Zhi joined the members of the Tianyuan Royal Family, a middle-aged man with a majestic demeanor and a robust figure seated on the high platform glanced at them disdainfully and asked unhappily,
    "Zhi'er, is this the external aid you mentioned going to invite? What a joke. This contest is of grave importance, concerning the ownership of a crucial Mysterious Crystal Mine between two nations. All other contestants are within the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, and yet, you let a Martial Artist of the Meridian Opening Nine Layers participate? What's the meaning of this?" Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
    The man's speech was condescending and dismissive, leaving listeners feeling extremely uncomfortable.
    Even the ever-smiling Li Zhi's expression froze momentarily; he quickly whispered into Qinchuan's ear, "This man is named Li Gong, granted the title of King of Xiping, and he has long been at odds with the Emperor. His queen is a princess from the Taiyuan Ancient Country, and he's typically lazy and indifferent to state affairs. Today, because the meeting involves the Taiyuan Royal Family, the Emperor sent him to preside over the contest."
    Li Zhi's words were not meant to stress Li Gong's noble status, for no matter how illustrious his title, it meant little in Qinchuan's eyes. Instead, Li Zhi wanted to distance himself from Li Gong and demonstrate his loyalty.
    Qinchuan was no common figure; a mere prince of Tianyuan Nation was certainly not worth his anger. He laughed lightly, utterly unconcerned, and said, "To despise others as if picking and choosing like a dog, one's Realm does not necessarily indicate one's strength. Although this young master is merely at the Meridian Opening Realm, to suppress you ants is still more than enough."
    "Boom¡ª"
    No sooner had Qinchuan spoken than the crowd on the high platform erupted in a chorus of angry curses.
    "This kid¡ª"
    "Isn't he too arrogant?"
    Most of the attendees today were princes of Tianyuan Nation, including the Eldest Prince, the Second Imperial Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the highly esteemed Third Prince who held considerable influence within the military.
    The Emperor of Tianyuan had decreed early on for the princes to participate in the Trial in order to test them, allowing each to compete personally or send a warrior on their behalf.
    Qinchuan's words had offended not only Li Gong but also belittled all the princes present on the scene.
    At that moment, the Second Imperial Prince stepped forward, indignantly asking,
    "Eldest brother, where on earth did you find this person? He's truly haughty and reckless, completely ignorant of his own limitations. How could a mere Meridian Opening Realm help our Tianyuan Nation achieve victory?"
    Another young man, with chiseled features, clad in silver armor and with a longsword hanging at his waist, stepped forward, frowning, and said, "Eldest brother, you are honest and kind, but there are many swindlers in the world of cultivation. I hope you haven't been cheated."
    Although Qinchuan had not met this person before, he could immediately guess that this was the Third Prince, Li Li, who had significant prestige within the military.
    Qinchuan glanced at him and replied calmly with a smile, "In the path of cultivation, indeed there are many deceivers, but I reckon the Eldest Prince has not been deceived. It's the Third Prince who seems to have been tricked."
    Li Li was taken aback at the remark. A hint of anger crossed his resolute face as he snorted coldly, "Nonsense, lad. I entered the path of cultivation and joined the military at the age of three, and by seven, I was defending the frontier. Who would dare target me? If you continue with your baseless claims, don't blame me for being impolite." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan shook his head, clicking his tongue.
    "How laughable, how laughable. Deceived for years without knowing, you still indulge in self-satisfaction here. Truly ludicrous."
    "The armor you wear is refined from the fusion of millennium cold iron and Nine Yin silkworm threads, combining the strengths of both, as supple as silkworm threads and indestructible, a rare Holy Spirit Battle Weapon. However, the Artifact Refiner who helped you forge this Magical Treasure probably didn't tell you the consequences of combining millennium cold iron with Nine Yin silkworm threads in one Magical Treasure!"

 Chapter 354 Nonsensical Gibberish

    "What consequences?"
    Third Prince Li Shu's expression halted abruptly as he couldn't help but ask.
    "Eternal Cold Iron and Nine Yin Silk are extremely yin and supple, and ordinary people can hardly bear the cold qi within, and this armor, although combining the advantages of both Heavenly Treasures Materials after mixing and refining, the cold qi contained within the forged Magical Treasure has also increased manifold. If you wear this armor for a long time, I am afraid that before a hundred years pass, the cold qi will invade you, causing your veins to freeze solid."
    As Qinchuan said this, he shook his head slightly and glancing sideways at Li Shu, he continued to speak, "The consequence of veins freezing solid need not be further elaborated by this young master, right? How can you say you were not treacherously deceived?"
    "You¡ª"
    "Nonsense!"
    Li Shu's face changed several times after hearing Qinchuan's words, but then his eyes revealed a ferocious glare as a powerful wave of Badao True Qi swept out. He stood before everyone, clearly expressing disdain for Qinchuan's words.
    "This prince has worn this armor into battle across the wilderness for more than ten years, saving me from danger numerous times, and now you've deceived my elder brother and you even try to beguile me into giving up a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon."
    At this point, Li Shu's voice suddenly increased in volume, as he roared out, "Speak! What is your true motive for infiltrating the Tianyuan Royal Family?"
    Several of the courtiers and princes close to the Third Prince started accusing as well. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "Eldest Prince, where did you find this fraudster, to dare curse the Third Prince's veins to freeze?"
    "This youngster infiltrated our Tianyuan Nation undoubtedly with ill-intentions, Eldest Prince, you must expel him at once!"
    "Yes, kick him out! How can we allow a charlatan from the jianghu to get involved in the royal family's contest?"
    As the crowd grew more agitated, Li Zhi couldn't restrain himself any longer, stepped forward, and spoke with a smile, "Honorable Elders, my royal brother, although Qinchuan is but in the Meridian Opening Realm, his strength is not inferior to that of a Cultivator at the Nine Layers of Spirit Martial. Not only can I testify to this, but my Protector, Elder Chen, can also vouch for him." Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire
    Having said that, he directed his gaze toward Chen Baidao who stood not far away.
    Hearing this, the courtiers, elders, and princes also looked in that direction, only to see Chen Baidao actually nodding in agreement.
    Though Chen Baidao was the Eldest Prince's Protector, everyone knew when it concerned the grand righteousness of the Imperial Family, he would not be biased and would surely stick to the facts. Now that Chen Baidao agreed, it implied that the youngster indeed possessed some extraordinary strength, at least earning the recognition of Elder Chen of Great Saint standing.
    At this point, the gaze of the people looking at Qinchuan began to change.
    The Eldest Prince then continued to speak.
    "As for you, my third brother, since Young Master Qin mentioned there is an issue with your armor, as your elder brother, I advise you to have it checked thoroughly before using it again."
    "Qinchuan... that name sounds very familiar..."
    The Third Prince was still mulling over the name Qinchuan that Li Zhi had mentioned at first, not having paid attention to what was said afterward.
    "Right, Qinchuan, could you be the one who outshone Immortal Lady Bai three months ago, whose understanding of the Grand Dao surpassed that of Saints?"
    At that moment, Third Prince Li Shu suddenly snapped to realization, remembering the event.
    Three months before, Immortal Lady Bai had passed through Tianqing City to preach her teachings. At that time, he had been far away at the frontier and had not managed to return to attend the grand event.
    But later, he heard that during the Sermon Assembly, a young man appeared out of nowhere, who not only showed no regard for Fairy Bai's dignity, but repeatedly spoke against her. In the end, he even imparted his knowledge of the Great Dao, into which even Fairy Bai herself submerged.
    Although only the Saint Heirs and elites of various sects and sanctuaries attended the Sermon Assembly that day, and ordinary people did not receive the news, this matter caused quite a stir in high society. Even he, far away at the frontier, had heard the name Qinchuan, and he had learned that ultimately, the Eldest Prince had invited Qinchuan into the Exquisite Pavilion for a pleasant conversation.
    Afterward, he had also tried several times to find this legendary deity who had outshone Fairy Bai, wanting to see if he was truly as miraculous as the rumors claimed.
    But at this time, Qinchuan had suddenly disappeared from Tianqing City.
    This person was like a ghost or specter, appearing out of nowhere and disappearing just as suddenly, and gradually he was forgotten from one's mind.
    At this moment, seeing that Qinchuan was merely a Cultivator in the Meridian Opening Realm, he did not immediately connect him with the person who had overpowered Fairy Bai.
    The Eldest Prince nodded and said, "Indeed, Young Master Qin preached at the assembly three months ago, and Elder Chen can attest to this."
    As everyone looked towards Chen Baidao again, they saw Chen Baidao nodding again without any fuss, prompting the crowd to finally become somewhat stirred.
    "It was actually him!"
    The Third Prince's expression changed drastically, and Qinchuan could clearly see the doubt, shock, perplexity, and a hint of wariness in his face. How could he not understand what was going through his mind?
    "The Third Prince is wholeheartedly devoted to the nation, rallying the military's spirit, achieving consecutive victories in the frontier lands, accumulating glorious battle achievements, and causing the enemy nations to worry about the Third Prince's rise. Given the Third Prince's forthright nature, trusting those he employs and shunning the doubtful, it is inevitable that opportunistic people would take advantage of him."
    What Qinchuan said was indeed true; the Third Prince's temperament was not as cautious as the Eldest Prince's. He was generous but also somewhat impulsive. However, Qinchuan had also heard of the Third Prince's military accomplishments, which is why he spoke as he did.
    The Third Prince, hearing such high praise from Qinchuan, immediately changed his opinion of the young man, finding him much more agreeable in an instant.
    Qinchuan continued, "Since the Third Prince has worn this armor for over ten years, it is likely that some side effects have begun to manifest. Do you often feel an unbearable sourness and swelling in your Taiyin Bloodline, sometimes as if ice pierces the bone, causing bursts of heart-wrenching pain?"
    No sooner had Qinchuan finished speaking than the Third Prince's face drastically changed.
    "You¡­ you¡­ how did you know?"
    But he quickly realized, "Could it be that what Young Master Qin just said is all true?"
    Indeed, this year the Third Prince had often experienced the very symptoms Qinchuan had described. At first, he thought it was due to excessive cultivation, a disruption in the flow of True Qi, so he had not taken it seriously. But recently, his Taiyin Bloodline acted up on the battlefield, nearly causing a critical blunder.
    Only then did he seize the opportunity to request leave, returning to Tianqing City to seek treatment from Pharmacists.
    However, he searched throughout Tianqing City for Pharmacists and Alchemists, and even consulted many deities, but they all told him that his True Qi was circulating normally, and he had not gone berserk with cultivation.
    Now, suddenly hearing Qinchuan pinpoint the symptoms, and even attributing them to the armor he wore day and night, how could he not be shocked?
    "Whether what this young master has said is true or false, the Third Prince has already come to a conclusion, haven't you? As for the accuracy of that conclusion, why not just ask any Artifact Refiner after you return to the city?"
    At this point, Li Shu could no longer hold back, his face fluctuating between flushed red like a furnace and deathly pale.
    After a long moment, he made a move, and he removed the Holy Spirit Armor from his body.
    Just at that moment, another voice suddenly rang out from another high platform.

 Chapter 355 A Mob

    "Li Gong, what in the world is Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom doing, dilly-dallying around?" scoffed the Second Imperial Prince, Fu Lin, of Taiyuan Ancient Country. "First, Li Zhi, your Eldest Prince, arrives later than scheduled, and now, even though everyone has finally assembled, you're still hesitating to start the competition. If Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom is afraid of losing face due to defeat and feels it would be too embarrassing to proceed, you might as well concede upfront, to avoid embarrassing yourselves before all these people."
    The speaker was none other than the Second Imperial Prince, Fu Lin, of Taiyuan Ancient Country.
    Fu Lin was not as reckless and brainless as Fu Xi; he was extremely cunning and deceitful in his interactions with others. The news about this competition between both parties was deliberately leaked by him.
    "Hmph, what's the hurry? The competition will officially start in a quarter of an hour!" Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire
    Although Li Gong was on bad terms with the current Tianyuan Emperor, and his queen was even a princess from Taiyuan Ancient Country, nominally making him the uncle of Fu Xi and Fu Lin, he still held Tianyuan in his heart, harboring no good feelings toward anyone from the Taiyuan Royal Family. With no patience whatsoever, he retorted sharply.
    Having said that, he then turned to look at the seated princes and cultivators.
    Meanwhile, the Taiyuan Ancient Country's group had arrived early in the morning and had already waited for no less than an hour. Waiting for another quarter of an hour made little difference to them, so they didn't retort any further.
    "Zhi'er, are you truly determined to send this cultivator named Qinchuan into the Trial Ground? You should know that in this competition, our father the Emperor intends to test all of you. If your cultivator ends up ranking at the bottom or, worse, perishes in the competition, not only will you greatly disappoint our father, he will also be deeply disillusioned with you."
    Although Li Gong had already learned of Qinchuan's identity, he still harbored significant doubts about him and did not believe that a cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm, like Qinchuan, would accomplish anything in the Trial Ground.
    Li Zhi remained undaunted and resolute, replying to his uncle with a clasped fist, "Uncle Wang, the decision has been made; there's no need for further discussion."
    At this moment, Qinchuan smiled faintly, glancing at the Taiyuan Ancient Country's group across the platform and scoffed, "Those little fish lined up over there? This young master could obliterate them with a single finger. To think that you're marshaling up as if facing a formidable enemy, truly, you haven't seen much of the world."
    "You¡ª"
    "Insolent braggart¡ª"
    Qinchuan's words were not spoken softly, and upon hearing them, not only did Li Gong seethe with rage, but people from the Taiyuan Ancient Country also began hurling angry rebukes.
    "Who is this ignorant brat, spouting nonsense before his milk teeth have even fallen out?"
    Many cultivators from the Taiyuan Royal Family jeered and ridiculed, "Hahaha, has Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom run out of people, to send someone at the Meridian Opening Realm?"
    "It seems the Tianyuan Royal Family truly has declined. Among the younger generation, they couldn't even make up a full contingent of Spirit Martial Realm cultivators, and they've had to resort to using someone at the Meridian Opening Realm to make up numbers."
    "The Tianyuan Royal Family is doomed to defeat."
    Not only were the people from Taiyuan Ancient Country's royalty talking.
    At that moment, underneath the high platform, as the many cultivators from Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom heard that a cultivator at the Meridian Opening Realm was to take part in the competition, a buzz of astonished murmurs erupted from the crowd.
    "That kid is just at the Meridian Opening Realm, while everyone Taiyuan Ancient Country has sent is a Martial Artist of the Spirit Martial Nine Layers. Isn't this kid just courting death by entering the Trial Ground?"
    Suddenly, many cultivators began to shout out loud.
    "Let him step down!"
    "Let him step down!"
    Even a Martial Artist at the Spirit Martial Nine Layers cried out loudly, "Eldest Prince, this kid's just at the Meridian Opening Realm. Rather than him, why don't you let me enter the competition? The odds of victory would be much higher."
    Qinchuan scanned the Taiyuan Ancient Country's people and the many cultivators below the platform and sneered, "What a rabble."
    Li Gong coldly stared at Qinchuan, and with a sneer that betrayed his clenched teeth, he said, "Good, very good! Once you enter the competition, life and death will not be considered. As a mere Meridian Opening Realm cultivator, you are nothing but a sheep among a group from the Spirit Martial Realm. Since you, lad, are so determined to seek death, don't blame this prince for not warning you."
    After speaking, he truly no longer paid any attention to Qinchuan and the Eldest Prince, although in his heart, he was already calculating how to pin the responsibility on the Eldest Prince after the competition ended.
    A quarter of an hour quickly passed.
    By now, Li Gong had stepped forward to announce the rules of the competition.
    This time, both the Taiyuan Royal Family and the Tianyuan Royal Family would dispatch twenty cultivators each. A total of forty cultivators would randomly enter the Heavenly Demon Forest to hunt down the demon beasts and retrieve their Demon Beast Cores.
    Rankings would be based on the number of Demon Beast Cores obtained. The ownership of the three mining pits of the Mysterious Crystal Mine above the border would then be allocated based on the top three rankings.
    Both parties had already been aware of the rules of the competition, so after a brief overview from Li Gong, he declared the start of the competition.
    The twenty martial artists from both sides participating in the competition stepped forward at this time. Qinchuan glanced over and saw in the crowd from Taiyuan Ancient Country a young man, full of hatred, staring venomously at him.
    It was none other than Fu Xi, who just two days earlier had been conned by Qinchuan out of forty million Mysterious Crystals. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Fu Xi had originally not planned to partake in the competition, but having been conned out of forty million Mysterious Crystals, he harbored a grudge. Over the past two days, he had been inquiring about Qinchuan's whereabouts. Now he saw an excellent opportunity upon learning that Qinchuan would also be taking part in the competition.
    An opportunity to personally put an end to Qinchuan!
    Therefore, he had replaced another person at the last moment to personally join the competition.
    What Fu Xi was thinking, Qinchuan knew very well.
    Yet he didn't consider such a minor character worth his attention¡ªa peaceful coexistence if the other party did not provoke him. However, should Fu Xi seek trouble within the Heavenly Demon Forest, Qinchuan would not mind eradicating this ant.
    At the moment, his attention was more focused on another person from the people of Taiyuan Ancient Country¡ªa tall and sturdily built martial artist with a solemn face.
    This young man was not much older than fifteen or sixteen, but he exuded an aura of sanctity, as if a Buddha was present within him, emitting a calm and dignified breath.
    This was unmistakably the Immovable Vajra Body, the very descendant of Gongshan Qi's lineage that Qinchuan had been seeking¡ªDongfang Zhen.
    Dongfang Zhen appeared to sense Qinchuan's gaze and casually looked in Qinchuan's direction.
    Qinchuan had spoken on behalf of the Dongfang Family and subsequently gifted them with Blood Stone Grass and the Blood Stone Spirit Fruit.
    Moreover, based on the reports from Dongfang Lei and others, Qinchuan also seemed to be aware of the hidden illness plaguing him. Although his true motives were unclear, Dongfang Zhen nevertheless held a favorable impression of Qinchuan.
    Now that they met, he nodded slightly as a greeting.
    Qinchuan, in turn, nodded subtly in response.
    From the Taiyuan Royal Family participating in the competition, besides Fu Xi and Dongfang Zhen, there was no one else Qinchuan recognized. From the Tianyuan Royal Family, aside from the Third Prince, Li Shu, who he had just met, Qinchuan did not recognize anyone.
    However, observing both sides, Qinchuan did not have a good outlook for the people of Tianyuan. Those from Taiyuan appeared strong and vigorous, with True Qi surging powerfully within their bodies.
    In contrast, the young people from the Tianyuan Royal Family, although they had all reached the Spirit Martial Realm, clearly had a weaker presence compared to those from Taiyuan Ancient Country. This disparity indicated that the Tianyuan Royal Family had fallen behind the Taiyuan lineage among the younger generation.
    If individuals from both sides were to fight one-on-one, aside from Li Shu, it seemed unlikely that anyone from the Tianyuan Royal Family would be a match for their counterparts.
    This was precisely why Tianyuan Nation had chosen the Heavenly Demon Forest as the venue for the trial.
    Because those present were veterans who had entered the Heavenly Demon Forest numerous times, while those from Taiyuan Ancient Country had never set foot in it before.

 Chapter 356 The Golden Scale Crocodile

    As Li Gong announced the start of the competition,
    everyone headed towards the barrier of the Heavenly Demon Forest. With flashes of brilliance, they disappeared from sight one by one.
    Qinchuan also casually walked towards the front barrier. The moment he barely touched the seemingly invisible barrier ahead, he felt a stream of light flashing before his eyes, followed by a dizzying whirl.
    The next moment, when he regained consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment.
    The surrounding towering ancient trees reached into the clouds, completely obscuring the sky. The eerie forest wind blew in gusts, rustling the leaves all around, sounding like ghostly howls, terrifying and intimidating.
    The gloomy and faint black Demonic Qi filled the void, not only obstructing Qinchuan's vision but also suppressing his Divine Sense, preventing him from probing too large an area.
    The humid forest environment corroded the surrounding vegetation and the fallen animal carcasses, emitting a foul stench.
    "It has been a long time since I set foot in this Heavenly Demon Forest. This scent is as unpleasant as ever." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire
    Qinchuan fanned the air in front of his nose and said with a furrowed brow.
    This Heavenly Demon Forest was unlike the Great Wilderness. Although it was also a dense forest and a primitive land, back in the day, Qinchuan had left two Great Emperors to manage the Great Wilderness, keeping it well-ordered.
    But the Demon Beasts in this Heavenly Demon Forest were mostly descendants of Ancient Demon Beasts, bloody and brutal. Qinchuan had no interest in taming these violent and bloody creatures, so there were no rules to speak of within this forest.
    Every moment, killings took place in the forest. The Demon Beasts devoured each other for survival and, over the years, countless Demon Beast corpses had accumulated, turning the Heavenly Demon Forest into a forest of carcasses.
    "It's best to leave this place as soon as possible!"
    Qinchuan took a look around. Not far from the lush woods, there was a swamp as far as the eye could see. That nauseating smell was coming from the swamp.
    Qinchuan intended to leave this place when suddenly, a blazingly potent aura burst forth from the center of the swamp, drawing his attention.
    "That is¡ª"
    "Golden Scale Crocodile!"
    Although Qinchuan had anticipated Demon Beasts in this swamp, he did not expect to encounter a Golden Scale Crocodile.
    The Golden Scale Crocodile was a Ninth Rank Peak Demon Beast. On the periphery of the Heavenly Demon Forest, it was already considered a local tyrant. His current location was at the very outer edge of the Heavenly Demon Forest, and yet, he had unexpectedly come across one here.
    He felt a rush of excitement.
    The Red Luan on his shoulder also noticed the Golden Scale Crocodile and was equally excited. It let out a low cry and was about to spread its wings when Qinchuan quickly stopped it.
    "Don't move, this one's mine!"
    The Heavenly Demon Forest was home to a lineage of Demon Beasts, while the Red Luan belonged to the lineage of Fierce Beasts, the natural enemies of all Demon Beasts and Monster Beasts.
    If the Red Luan revealed its aura in this Heavenly Demon Forest, it might even provoke an uprising among the high-level Demon Beasts within the forest.
    Although Qinchuan did not fear them, an uprising in the entire Heavenly Demon Forest would be a disaster for Tianyuan Nation, which he did not wish to see.
    More importantly, he wanted to personally take action and test his full strength under his current state.
    Just at that moment, the Golden Scale Crocodile in the middle of the swamp had already noticed Qinchuan. After a roar, it transformed into a streak of light and pounced rapidly towards Qinchuan's direction.
    Qinchuan stood alone, holding the blood-colored spear, his black robe billowing without wind.
    The golden-scaled crocodile was incredibly fast, like a streak of light sweeping through the marsh, as quick as lightning and as swift as a gale, darting from the center of the marsh to its edge in an instant, already at the fringe of the forest.
    Once it emerged from the swamp onto solid ground, its speed surged even higher, lunging straight for Qinchuan's face.
    Only then did Qinchuan's aura burst forth, and he suddenly sprang into action.
    "Sun Moon Qiankun Spear!"
    With a roar from Qinchuan, his True Qi surged wildly, the tip of his spear a tidal wave of True Qi, bearing down like an avalanche on the golden-scaled crocodile that was attacking him.
    The golden-scaled crocodile, worthy of its status as a Ninth Rank Demon Beast, was just one step shy of ascending to the Spirit Beast level, its speed and reactions equally remarkable.
    Then it suddenly halted its charge, and just as it was about to have its skull impaled by Qinchuan's spear, the crocodile twisted its body in a bizarre move, skillfully dodging the blade of his spear and continuing its assault towards his chest.
    Its golden claws swung, unleashing a terrifying burst of Demonic Qi.
    This golden-scaled crocodile was indeed fast, and by the time Qinchuan's spear thrust out, it was too late to retract.
    "Hmph, a demon beast indeed, its wisdom and speed are not like those of ordinary beasts, to think it knew the True Qi within my spear was not something it could withstand, choosing to exploit its strengths and avoid weakness in close combat. An ordinary cultivator might indeed have fallen for your scheme, but it's a pity you miscalculated, young master's body is indestructible; why would I fear a petty four-legged beast!"
    As he spoke, Qinchuan turned his other hand from fist to palm, chopping down at the two golden claws of the golden-scaled crocodile, his palm releasing a torrent of True Qi, like a Dao Artifact that could shatter gold and jade.
    The palm transformed into a blade struck the crocodile's glittering golden claws.
    With a splat, the crocodile's claw was instantly cleaved in two.
    The golden-scaled crocodile's most formidable assets were its claws and its staggeringly powerful gaping maw.
    Now that one of its claws had been severed by Qinchuan's palm, it writhed in agony and rage, opening its maw wide as if it were a creature from the Purgatory emerging from the Abyss, ready to devour Qinchuan in one gulp.
    "Hmph, the last thrash of a dying beast!"
    The blood-colored spear in his hand, which had just been thrust, was already drawn back, and without a second thought, he swung it horizontally at the sight of the gaping mouth.
    The blood-colored spear became like a true dragon bathed in blood; the solidified True Qi infused with the spear vibrated with a low hum, as if a true dragon was chanting.
    "Boom¡ª" The spear swept across the skull of the golden-scaled crocodile, a burst of blood mist exploded, its head blew apart instantly, and it died on the spot.
    Qinchuan had not used a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, nor had he resorted to the power of the Asura Emperor Soul; relying solely on his Physical Body Realm, he took down the Ninth Rank golden-scaled crocodile in a single exchange.
    However, he seemed dissatisfied, shaking his head to himself, he sighed, "I've been relying too much on external forces lately, my strength seems to have regressed! It seems I need to focus more on honing my own Divine Skills and Mysterious Techniques!"
    Ever since Qinchuan left the Congyun Sect, he had relied on the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact or the power of the Asura Emperor Soul Formation; he had not yet made use of his original strength, and only now did he feel somewhat behind, thus his remark.
    If an outsider were to witness this scene and hear Qinchuan's words, they would likely be full of criticism. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    After all, the golden-scaled crocodile was at the peak of the Ninth Rank, just a step away from the Spirit Beast Level, equivalent to a human of the Spirit Martial Ninth Layer Realm, and yet Qinchuan was only at the Meridian Opening Realm; he had subdued his opponent in merely one round.
    In his view, however, his strength had still waned?

 Chapter 357 Earth Demon Dragon

    Having dealt with the Golden Scaled Crocodile, Qinchuan's long spear swung again, and the colossal body of the beast was instantly bisected. A fist-sized, lustrous core tumbled out from within.
    After securing the demon beast core, Qinchuan continued to make his way deeper into the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Encountering a Ninth Rank demon beast in the outer area was already a challenge; hunting a higher-level demon beast meant he had to venture further in.
    The Heavenly Demon Forest was eerie and terrifying, filled with soaring demonic Qi. The deeper he went, the thicker the demonic Qi became until Qinchuan felt as if he were shrouded in purgatory amidst the dense black mist.
    Along the way, Qinchuan encountered countless demon beasts, though most were low-rank and would flee upon detecting his aura. Only a few high-rank demon beasts foolishly attacked him but were effortlessly dealt with by a single move of his hand. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Aside from storing the Golden Scaled Crocodile's core, Qinchuan couldn't be bothered to collect the cores of these low-rank beasts.
    Even the Red Luan only gave them a glance, showing no interest in consuming them.
    He journeyed on for several dozen miles, estimating he had left the territory controlled by the Golden Scaled Crocodiles, and then gradually slowed his pace.
    Just at that moment,
    Suddenly, intense sounds of combat erupted ahead, the booming noise of battle drawing Qinchuan's attention.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    The demon beasts' roars and the explosions of Mysterious Techniques were relentless, signaling an intense fight.
    "Hmm?"
    "That sound, it seems to be a Nether Dragon!"
    A flash of light sparkled in Qinchuan's eyes, the Nether Dragon was at the very least a First Rank spirit beast.
    One must understand that the classification of demon beasts, fierce beasts, and the human race are different; the combat levels of beasts and fowls are ranked as Mortal Rank, Spirit Beasts, and Divine Beasts, each major level subdivided into nine ranks.
    Although there is only one grade difference between a spirit beast at First Rank and a ninth rank Mortal beast, the disparity between them is as vast as the heavens and the earth.
    It's akin to the gap between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Dao Palace Realm among humans; a ninth layer Spirit Martial is still within the realm of a Martial Artist, but the Dao Palace Realm steps into the Cultivator category, wielding mana and Divine Skills, possessing an absolute capability to suppress.
    The Nether Dragon, despite being at the lowest a First Rank spirit beast, contained more ancient demonic heritage in their bloodline, making them far stronger than an average demon beast of the same level. Qinchuan was curious to find out who was battling the Nether Dragon, matching blow for blow.
    Qinchuan immediately moved his feet and turned into a streak of light, heading in the direction of the noise.
    "So it's him!"
    When Qinchuan got closer, he recognized who the person was.
    The one entangled with the Nether Dragon was none other than Dongfang Zhen from the Taiyuan Royal Family lineage.
    At a glance, Dongfang Zhen was seen wielding a copper rod, within him, the Immovable Vajra body in his sea of consciousness stood firm, radiating a solemn aura akin to a Buddha, exuding compassionate Dao Rhymes.
    This Immovable Vajra Body naturally repelled demonic influences, making it a natural nemesis for demon beasts and practitioners of the demonic path; thus, at this moment, Dongfang Bai appeared to be steadily gaining the upper hand.
    One person and one dragon were locked in combat that neither could dominate. Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills interwove explosively, dazzling light trembling the heavens, and Demonic Qi billowing, churning furiously. The shockwaves from the battle swept around like massive waves of terrifying tidal surges, leveling ancient trees and flowers all around to the ground.
    The Nether Demon Dragon, the more it fought, the more impatient it became. After all, it was a Spirit Level First Rank Demon Beast, with the bloodline of an Ancient Demon Dragon enhancing it. Within the Heavenly Demon Forest, even ordinary Second Rank spirit beasts would only hide far away from it.
    "Roar¡ª"
    The Nether Demon Dragon suddenly let out an angry roar, its bellow resounding through heaven and earth, with soundwaves rising and falling like an expansive ocean, infused with a Demonic Dao aura that blanketed the skies, crushing down toward Dongfang Zhen.
    But Dongfang Zhen remained immovable, like the True Buddha descending to the mortal world, with Buddha's light enveloping his body and divine halos surrounding him. Amidst the boundless Demonic Qi, he was like an ancient, dignified Buddha, majestic and tranquil, dispelling external demons.
    "Break¡ª"
    Dongfang Zhen's True Qi circulated, his whole body swelling, with the Immoveable Vajra Body suppressing his Divine Sense. Perhaps it had been a long time since he had fought so exhilaratingly, and now facing a Nether Demon Dragon of equal match, he naturally exerted all his strength.
    His blood boiled with heat, his eyes lit up, and his body radiated an endless, majestic Buddha's light.
    The Buddha's light emerged, as if an Ancient Buddha from the ancient times appeared in the void. Wherever the light passed, evil demons were scattered, Demon Beasts laid low and the overwhelming Demonic Qi dissipated upon meeting this solemn Buddha's light, unable to approach even half a step in front of Dongfang Zhen.
    Not only that, but Dongfang Zhen channeled True Qi into his iron staff with both hands, and the once somber staff instantly emitted a golden Buddha light. The golden light shone brightly, dazzling to the eyes. The Buddha light grew with the wind, and as Dongfang Zhen swung his arm, the Buddha light staff rolled down toward the head of the Nether Demon Dragon.
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    The Nether Demon Dragon's color changed with fright, not expecting its usually invincible Demonic Qi to be ineffective against the young man before it, and quickly dodged in panic.
    It transformed into a stream of Demonic Qi zigzagging across the Heavenly Demon Forest, now east, now west, like a cloud of black mist with spiritual intelligence, soaring and dancing through the forest, shrouding all of the Heavenly Demon Forest within it. The sunlight that originally shone through was blocked by this black mist at this moment, and Qinchuan felt as if the sky had collapsed, feeling a terrifying pressure hanging over the void.
    "It wants to exhaust Dongfang Zhen's energy using the surrounding environment!"
    A blazing divine light burst forth in Qinchuan's eyes, as he immediately perceived the Nether Demon Dragon's plan.
    The Heavenly Demon Forest could be said to be the Nether Demon Dragon's lair, and its familiarity with the terrain here clearly far exceeded that of Dongfang Zhen. It intended to use the terrain and its own speed advantage to exhaust Dongfang Zhen to death.
    At that moment, Dongfang Zhen also saw through the Nether Demon Dragon's intention.
    Dongfang Zhen's body shook, and a wave of Buddha's aura suddenly shot straight into the sky, as he burst forth all at once.
    His speed surged, and with a thunderous sound, the giant staff swept across the Eight Desolates, ancient trees that could only be hugged by the combined effort of several people were instantly cut down from their roots like withered timber.
    Countless giant trees collapsed, thunderously rolling down onto the body of the Nether Demon Dragon.
    Seeing Dongfang Zhen's suddenly heightened aura, Qinchuan understood his idea but could not help shaking his head, "With his strength, fighting so recklessly against the Nether Demon Dragon, even if he suppresses the Demon Dragon, he will exhaust his True Qi."
    Indeed.
    In just a short while, the towering ancient trees within a several-mile radius of Dongfang Zhen's battlefield were all swept down by him.
    With no geographical advantage, the speed advantage of the Nether Demon Dragon had no room to play.
    The Nether Demon Dragon was instantly pushed back by Dongfang Zhen, and in no time, the Demon Dragon was in a sorry state.
    Its four dragon claws were scarred and its white bones and bloody flesh were frighteningly exposed. Several dark scales on its neck were torn off, blood flowing freely, and a Dragon Horn above the black giant skull was knocked off by Dongfang Zhen's staff.
    Blood flowed, completely dyeing its crimson eyes red, as it appeared to have come straight from Hell.

 Chapter 358 Earth Demon Dragon Core Crystal

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    As the Earth Demon Dragon roared through the sky, its dragon's cry was deafening.
    A golden Treasure Pill flew out from its body, as if cast from solid gold, its divine light shining brightly, dazzling to behold.
    The radiance intertwined with the Demonic Qi, pressing down like the heavens and earth, colliding with the bronze staff in Dongfang Zhen's hand. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    In that instant, the entire world seemed on the verge of collapse, with Buddhist light and Demonic Qi rising and spreading, awe-inspiring and sky-obscuring, the endless energies of Buddha and demon completely engulfing the figures of the two.
    After a booming sound, Dongfang Zhen and the Earth Demon Dragon were both sent flying backward.
    Dongfang Zhen violently coughed up blood, clearly severely injured, but lying in front of him was an Earth Demon Dragon, motionless and quiet as if in eternal rest, its breaths coming infrequently, with no signs of life.
    "As expected of the Immovable Vajra Body, indeed the nemesis of all demonic beings below the heavens. Even an Earth Demon Dragon was no match. For an ordinary Spirit Martial Realm Nine Layers, slaying an Earth Demon Dragon within the Heavenly Demon Forest would not be so simple."
    Qinchuan, who was standing at a distance, watched and thought to himself.
    Just as he was about to step forward, a sudden round of applause echoed.
    Then a familiar voice sounded.
    "Well done! Bravo! Truly worthy of being the young scion of the Dongfang Family, your strength is remarkable! To have slain a demon dragon all by yourself, you are indeed the hope of the Taiyuan's younger generation!"
    Soon after, five figures stepped out from the forest. Leading them was the Taiyuan Royal Family's Eldest Prince, Fu Xi.
    Qinchuan immediately halted in his tracks, shrouding himself in the shadows. Just now, Dongfang Zhen had exhausted his True Qi to overpower the Earth Demon Dragon, and he wouldn't be able to recover in a short time. In his weakened state, he was no match for these five individuals of peak strength.
    However, Qinchuan decided to observe just how far Dongfanz Zhen's limits were. Should his potential match that of his ancestor, Gongshan Busu, he wouldn't mind lending a hand at that time as compensation for the hardship endured by the Gongshan lineage over the years.
    The five figures emerged from the woods, forming a semi-circle as they menacingly surrounded Dongfanz Zhen.
    Fu Xi, as the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Royal Family, was next in line to inherit the throne by the divine mandate, his succession seeming all but assured without any suspense.
    Yet, Fu Xi was brash and short-sighted, utilizing his status as the crown prince and the heir apparent to act with impunity, offending many nobles, and thus garnering scant support within the Taiyuan Ancient Country.
    On the other hand, the Second Imperial Prince, Fu Lin, was both courageous and strategic. Though not the divine heir, he actively sought the support of major families, and many families and ministers in the country were on his side, coveting the throne.
    The Dongfang Family was aligned with the Second Imperial Prince, Fu Lin, hence the relationship between Dongfang Zhen and the Eldest Prince, Fu Xi, was far from friendly.
    The incident involving the snatching of the Blood Stone Grass by Fu Xi from the Dongfang Family a few days ago was exactly for this reason.
    Dongfang Zhen, who had also heard of this incident, had no good feelings towards Fu Xi.
    Dongfang Zhen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and coldly surveyed the people before him, asking indifferently, "Eldest Prince, what is the meaning of this?"
    Taken aback by the question, Fu Xi then burst into a long, hearty laugh. "Hahaha, Dongfang Zhen, do you still not understand the situation at hand? Hand over the Earth Demon Dragon Demon Crystal in your possession, and the forty million Mysterious Crystals that your Dongfang Family cost me a few days ago in Myriad Spirit Pavilion due to our bidding war. If your Dongfang Family compensates me with an additional fifty million Mysterious Crystals, I will let you go; otherwise, do not blame me for being ruthless."
    Though the matter at Myriad Spirit Pavilion involved Qinchuan and Li Zhi competing with Fu Xi, he believed that the trouble was caused by the Dongfang Family, so he didn't plan to let them off either and wanted to take this opportunity to extort a hefty sum.
    "This is the contest between our Great Taiyuan lineage and the Tianyuan Royal Family, and now that we have entered the Trial Ground together, even if we cannot work in unison, you actually contemplate harming a fellow sect member. If internal strife leads to the loss of this contest by our Taiyuan lineage, what we stand to lose is a Mysterious Crystal Vein. As the Eldest Prince, even a thousand deaths would not be sufficient to atone for your sin!"
    As Dongfang Zhen said this, he quickly scanned the surroundings and saw that the positions of the five people constrained each other, clearly able to provide swift support¡ªthey had evidently trained in joint attack formations before. His idea to launch a surprise assault and kill two of them was no longer feasible.
    "Haha, how laughable. Relying on a bunch of trash from the Tianyuan Royal Family, our Taiyuan lineage can still secure a place in the top three without you. Why would we need your concern? You better worry about your own fate!" Dongfang Zhen observed Fu Xi's every move and saw through him, sneering as he said, "Give up on your unrealistic fantasy. I advise you to obediently hand over the Mysterious Crystal and the Earth Demon Dragon Demon Crystal in your possession. If you don't do as this prince says, don't blame me for being ruthless."
    As he spoke, the five individuals took steps forward, pressing towards Dongfang Zhen's direction.
    "Hmph, if you want the Earth Demon Dragon Core Crystal, come and get it yourself!"
    Having said that, Dongfang Zhen's body surged with True Qi, and the Buddha's light radiated, dignified and embodying his aura, as the overwhelming pressure spread in all directions.
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    The copper staff in his hands once again shone with a golden divine light, as if sensing the danger its master faced. The tip of the staff quivered continually, emitting a low humming sound.
    Fu Xi's expression turned cold: "Choose not the wine of honor, and you shall drink the wine of penalty."
    "Attack!"
    The remaining four exchanged glances, each wielding a magical treasure, and ferociously struck towards the top of Dongfang Zhen's head.
    "Break¡ª"
    Earlier, Dongfang Zhen had fought a fierce battle with the Earth Demon Dragon, sustaining serious injuries and having little True Qi left in his body, but even so, he remained undaunted.
    The Buddha's light shone, his dignified aura like a divine ray bursting through darkness, shining brilliantly. He lifted the copper staff in his hand and swept it horizontally.
    "Boom¡ª"
    The magical treasures and divine weapons collided mid-air, creating a thunderous noise and releasing an eye-piercing burst of light.
    For a moment, various magical treasures clashed in the void, with Mysterious Techniques surging and sounds billowing, deafening to the ears, and divine light soaring to the skies.
    The true bodies of the five met in direct conflict, each movement and attack sharply perilous¡ªthis was the purest contest of martial artists employing Mysterious Techniques.
    "Roar!"
    Dongfang Zhen's copper staff descended upon the top of the head of a martial artist across from him wielding a longsword. That person did not dare to be careless, placing the longsword horizontally in front of him to block.
    The copper staff resoundingly struck the blade of the sword, which was already of a lower grade than the staff and had withstood several attacks from it. With another collision, the longsword broke with a snap.
    Yet, the momentum of the copper staff did not diminish, continuing its crash towards the person's head. The swordsman, not anticipating the breaking of his magical treasure, failed to react in time, and his head was instantly smashed to smithereens, scattering a sickening mix of red and white matter.
    Simultaneously, another martial artist by his side seized the opportunity to lunge forward, fists forming a Golden Fist Imprint.
    The Golden Fist Imprint struck Dongfang Zhen squarely in the chest, and he was sent flying backward.
    Blood spewed from his mouth, staining the sky as he could no longer stand steady and fell to one knee on the ground.
    "Damn it! Why does the Nine Yang Scripture suddenly act up at this moment?!"
    Kneeling on the ground, Dongfang Zhen coldly watched the Eldest Prince and the others, his eyes filled with unwillingness.

 Chapter 359 359 Chapter Immovable Vajra Body

    Already seriously injured from his battle with the Earth Demon Dragon, Dongfang Zhen had continued to fight fiercely against four opponents, but at the height of the clash, he suddenly felt an old affliction flare up. The Nine Yang Meridians, dormant until now, chose this untimely moment to throb with pain.
    Yet, even so, he gritted his teeth through the intense pain and managed to kill one of the martial artists facing him.
    He believed that, had it not been for the sudden disorder in his meridians, these people in front of him would have found it not so easy to overcome him; he could have at least subdued one more.
    Fu Xi stood to one side, his hands still, and witnessing four people besieging an already gravely injured Dongfang Zhen only to be killed by him in return. Anger surged within him, and he stepped forward to tower over Dongfang Zhen, saying hatefully, "You truly deserve to die for killing Ah Si."
    As he spoke, Fu Xi's True Qi circulated in his palm, and the divine light of a Mysterious Technique appeared, ready to strike down towards Dongfang Zhen's head.
    But at that moment, an unforeseen change occurred.
    A faint sound of something tearing through the air suddenly rang out.
    Fu Xi instantly sensed an extremely dangerous aura approaching, an aura so menacing it made his hair stand on end ¨C the aura of death.
    Without a second thought, Fu Xi abandoned his Mysterious Technique and leaped backward explosively.
    The very next moment.
    A blood-colored long spear flew past the space where Fu Xi had just been, like an earth-shattering blood dragon tearing through the void, and it directly nailed into the rocks at one side, with the spearhead embedded in the crevice and still buzzing with vibration.
    If Fu Xi had reacted even half a moment slower, the long spear would have pierced straight through his skull.
    "Who's there!"
    Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of Netherworld Hall, Fu Xi was shaken. On full alert, he bellowed angrily.
    Then, from a distance, Qinchuan let out a snicker, loud and clear.
    "Hahaha, laughable, truly laughable. As the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Royal Family, not only have you failed to win people's hearts, but to think you'd stoop to harming your own sect members on the battlefield of a clash between two countries ¨C is this the Taiyuan Royal Family?"
    After finishing his words, Qinchuan turned into a beam of divine light, shooting out from the darkness and landing beside Dongfang Zhen.
    "It's you!"
    Fu Xi's gaze hardened as he stared at Qinchuan, his eyes brimming with venomous hatred.
    "Qinchuan, heaven's road was wide open, yet you chose the gateless path to the Underworld. I have been vexed about how to find you in this vast Heavenly Demon Forest, but now you've actually delivered yourself to my door.
    Three days ago, you conspired with that brat from the Dongfang Family, causing me to lose all face. Heaven must be watching, for it has allowed me to encounter both of you at once. Since that's the case, both of you might as well depart this world together."
    With a gesture from Qinchuan, the blood-colored long spear automatically flew back to his hand. He gave Fu Xi a sidelong glance with a sneer, showing no regard for Fu Xi and his companions, "The four of you? Not even a match for this injured kid. How could you possibly contend with this young master?" Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire
    Qinchuan said this while pointing to Dongfang Zhen, his meaning crystal clear.
    Upon hearing this, Fu Xi was first taken aback, then burst out laughing. Turning to one of the martial artists beside him, he said, "Hahaha, has this kid lost his mind? Dongfang Zhen is already spent, and he still expects help from him?"
    The remaining three martial artists burst into raucous laughter upon hearing these words, as if they had just heard the joke of the century.
    Even Dongfang Zhen was somewhat stupefied at this moment. He had just faced off against four of Fu Xi's subordinates and, although he had killed one of them, his chronic ailment had flared up again. His meridians were in intense pain, and he had sustained a powerful hit from his opponent. Now he had no strength left to fight; he couldn't even handle four ordinary men, let alone the four Spirit Martial Realm warriors in front of him.
    How could he possibly stand a chance against Fu Xi and the others? S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan glanced sideways at Fu Xi and his group, his eyes brimming with disdain, and said, "Dongfang Zhen carries a Treasured Body, but has not tapped into the power it should possess. Should he unleash even half the potential of his Treasured Body, you would all be reduced to ashes with a mere gesture."
    "Hahahaha, what a joke, truly a joke! This old wreck has been with our Taiyuan Royal Family for a long time, squandering vast resources of our royal line, yet he is still just at the Spirit Martial Realm. Even if he has a Treasured Body, it's a useless one. Thinking of defeating the four of us¡ªwait for your next life!"
    Fu Xi held his forehead and laughed heartily, mocking for quite a while before continuing to speak.
    "Qinchuan, don't think that I'm unaware. All you are doing is using delaying tactics, hoping to wait for the Tianyuan Royal Family to come and save you."
    "However, I have already sent out a signal. My people of the Taiyuan line are already on their way here. Even if your entire Tianyuan line comes, you will just be falling into my trap and be caught all at once."
    "How laughable, how utterly ridiculous, that you refer to the Immovable Vajra Body as a useless Treasured Body in your mouths; it's truly ignorance inviting fearlessness."
    With a look of contempt, Qinchuan shook his head at the crowd and revealed a disdainful expression, "All I need is the time it takes to brew half a pot of tea to guide Dongfang Zhen, to unleash the might that his Treasured Body should possess, and he will be more than enough to suppress you all."
    "Presumptuous!"
    Fu Xi and the others simultaneously thought the same.
    Dongfang Zhen was gravely injured and would not recover without at least ten days to half a month. Yet this youngster had the audacity to claim that he could make Dongfang Zhen suppress them in the time it takes to brew half a pot of tea.
    Fu Xi guessed that Qinchuan was trying to delay time, but he didn't care in the slightest, even preferring this play, letting Qinchuan attract the Tianyuan Royal Family here. At that time, he would capture all of them at once.
    In doing so, he would not only be able to wash away the grudge from being outsmarted by Qinchuan and losing forty million Mysterious Crystals, but he would also earn significant credit. Perhaps he could even be appointed as the Crown Prince, killing multiple birds with one stone.
    Thinking this, Fu Xi couldn't help but feel secretly pleased, and he let out a cold snort, saying, "Ignorant child, a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, making such wild claims. Since that's the case, I shall give you half a pot of tea's time. I do want to see how you can make this good-for-nothing suppress us."
    After speaking, Fu Xi and the remaining three cultivators burst into uproarious laughter once more, looking at Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen as if they were meat on the chopping board.
    It was then that Qinchuan spoke softly to Dongfang Zhen beside him, "The Nine Yang Scripture True Qi is running counterflow causing excruciating pain in your meridians. If you continue to force your cultivation like this, you are likely to end up just like your ancestors of the Dongfang Family, with blocked meridians and your cultivation halted at this point for life."
    Dongfang Zhen trembled all over at these words and stared at Qinchuan with a face full of shock.
    His Dongfang lineage had always been weak in cultivation, scarcely producing even a few Dao Palace Realm cultivators, and this was no secret.
    Within their family, there existed a peculiar ailment. When a family member reached the Spirit Martial Realm, they would feel as though their True Qi was being drained away by some inexplicable force.
    Should any member of the Dongfang Family try to forcefully break through, they would experience intense pain in their meridians, unable to control it.
    However, this strange illness was known to only a very few within the Dongfang Family; how could Qinchuan know of it?
    Then Dongfang Zhen immediately recalled how Qinchuan had offered Blood Stone Grass to Dongfang Lei and his group at the Myriad Spirit Pavilion, and he understood that Qinchuan must have already been aware.
    Considering Qinchuan's earlier conversation with Fu Xi, a suspicion emerged in his heart.

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    Dongfang Zhen, enduring the severe pain in his meridians, stood up and asked in surprise, "Young Master Qin, how did you know I had a hidden illness? Do you know how to cure it?"
    Qinchuan remained silent, not answering whether he knew or not but suddenly took out a richly aromatic elixir from his bosom. With a flick of his finger, he shot the pill into Dongfang Zhen's mouth.
    As soon as the pill entered his mouth, it dissolved, flowing into his abdomen. Dongfang Zhen immediately felt a warm current rising from the Dantian in his abdomen. The warm current spread throughout his body along the meridians, providing a vast amount of True Qi and Spiritual Power, and rapidly healing his injuries.
    "What kind of Healing Sacred Medicine is this? It's so effective!"
    Dongfang Zhen's heart pounded ceaselessly. Although filled with doubts, he knew it wasn't the time for questions. Recognizing the rarity of this opportunity, he immediately sat cross-legged, cautiously guiding the warm current inside his body to repair his injuries. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire
    "This Immovable Vajra Body is truly the strongest Defensive Treasure Body. In healing its own wounds, it is superior to other Treasure Bodies."
    For a moment, Dongfang Zhen's body shimmered with flowing light, his figure emanating the brightness of Buddha, sitting solemnly on the ground, his visage dignified, radiating Dazzling Divine Radiance, as if a true Ming Wang deity was seated there.
    His injuries were visibly healing.
    Seeing that the time was right, Qinchuan hesitated no more. His figure flashed behind Dongfang Zhen, and he placed his hands on Dongfang Zhen's shoulders, circulating Innate True Qi.
    From Qinchuan's palms surged tangible True Qi, which he fiercely injected into Dongfang Zhen's meridians.
    "Hmm!?"
    As soon as the True Qi entered Dongfang Zhen's meridians, his body trembled suddenly, feeling as if he was being scorched by a blazing sun at every moment, the intense pain making him involuntarily grunt.
    Fortunately, Qinchuan had just fed him a pill, providing an endless stream of Spiritual Power, otherwise he would have already passed out.
    At that moment, Qinchuan shouted decisively, "Energy Sink into Dantian, maintain focus on the Spiritual Platform, circulate the mental method!" Saying this, Qinchuan sent a strand of Divine Sense into the sea of Dongfang Zhen's consciousness.
    "A Supreme Treasure resides within your body, constantly absorbing your True Qi and Spiritual Power. The hidden illness stems from this. As long as it is forced out of your body, the illness will heal without treatment!"
    The Divine Sense contained the cultivation method of the Immovable Vajra Body. Upon contact, Dongfang Zhen, as if having discovered a treasure, shook violently.
    Snapping to his senses, he immediately followed the mental method within the Divine Sense, guiding his True Qi through the meridians in a special pattern.
    At the same time, Qinchuan already sensed the aura of the Spirit Root within Dongfang Zhen. The Innate True Qi from his palms burst forth, a stream of light enveloping Dongfang Zhen's entire body. One palm pressed against the position of his spine, beginning to draw out the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root from his body.
    Dongfang Zhen instantly felt as if the meridians throughout his body were being pulled out, intense pain spreading everywhere, sweat bursting forth like raindrops, immediately soaking his entire body.
    But he trusted Qinchuan at this moment; he also believed that if Qinchuan was willing to give him such a precious pill, he must not harbor any ill intentions.
    He clenched his teeth tightly, his True Qi whirling madly within, clinging to the last trace of clarity on the Spiritual Platform.
    Simultaneously, the suction force in Qinchuan's hands grew stronger, like the gaping maw of an enormous abyss, a forceful Badao suction coalescing the scattered Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Roots within Dongfang Zhen's body.
    "Condense!"
    With a fierce shout from Qinchuan, a segment of chaotic Spirit Root began to coalesce in his palm.
    This Spirit Root radiated dazzling and colorful divine light, splendid and multi-hued, its material like jade but not metal. Though its appearance was roughly similar to ordinary Spirit Roots, its radiance was blazing like fire yet intensely cold as eternal ice. In a moment, it was as if it was in the midst of a boundless, silent desert, and then the next moment, it released a dense, vibrant life force.
    It was indeed mysterious and magical.
    "The Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spirit Root! Finally found!"
    "All the genius earth treasures needed to awaken the Innate Essence have been gathered; now I can advance to the Spirit Martial Realm and awaken the Innate Essence at any moment,"
    Qinchuan's eyes were captivatingly intense as he drew out a Spirit Root from Dongfang Zhen's body. The Divine Radiance soared to the sky, and the tremendous aura caught the attention of Fu Xi and others nearby.
    "Eldest Prince, what's that thing in the brat's hand?"
    One of the Martial Artists under Prince Fu Xi, a man called Ah Da, leaned close to whisper in Fu Xi's ear.
    Fu Xi's eyes flashed with a cold light, and his face revealed a hint of greed. Although Fu Xi did not recognize this Spiritual Treasure, he could tell from its radiant Divine Light that it was extraordinary.
    With a flicker in his gaze shining a sharp brilliance, he spoke softly.
    "I don't know, but no matter what treasure it is, we'll seize it first and ask questions later."
    Originally, he had planned to wait until the Taiyuan Royal Family and the Tianyuan lineage were all together before capturing them all in one fell swoop. However, upon seeing the Dazzling Divine Radiance of the Spirit Root in Qinchuan's hand, he decided not to wait any longer.
    Ah Da and the others understood Fu Xi's intention; the three of them exchanged glances and nodded at each other.
    "Kill!"
    Then suddenly, the three burst forth.
    Ah Da executed a Heaven-Piercing Fist, Ah Er unleashed a Sky-Turning Palm, and Ah San wielded a great sword, brandishing a dazzling Mysterious Technique.
    For a moment, Fist Shadows, Palm Imprints, and Sword Qi danced in the air, attacking Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen from three different angles.
    "Perfect timing, Dongfang Zhen. Now that your hidden ailment is removed, why not take this opportunity to practice with these three?"
    Qinchuan was unimpressed by their Mysterious Techniques and called out.
    "Just what I wanted!"
    Upon hearing these words, Dongfang Zhen's eyes focused fiercely, radiating intense light as he shouted loudly. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The moment Qinchuan fully condensed the Spirit Root, Dongfang Zhen felt a refreshing sensation throughout his body. Not only did the True Qi from the Nine Yang Scripture and other areas flow unhindered, but the acupoints and Meridians throughout his body also connected seamlessly. The True Qi flowed endlessly like rivers merging into the sea, his pores opened, and he felt an indescribable sense of exhilaration. The chronic affliction that had tormented the Dongfang Family for generations and hindered his progression to the Dao Palace Realm miraculously disappeared.
    The Elixir Qinchuan had fed him just moments before had completely healed his wounds. Now, with no Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root to oppress and absorb his Spiritual Energy, the Immovable Vajra Body was unleashing its true power, and he felt an ineffable strength coursing through him.
    At this moment, he couldn't help but want to test the extent of this Divine Power.
    "Subdue!"
    Dongfang Zhen sat cross-legged on the ground, brought his hands together, and a majestic Ming Wang Buddha appeared above his head, radiating boundless Buddha light.
    The Ming Wang Buddha was enveloped in divine light and luster, emitting dazzling Divine Radiance as if the Buddha had descended to earth, guarding in all directions, immovable as a mountain.
    As soon as the Ming Wang Buddha appeared, faint sounds of Buddhist chanting surrounded the area, like whispers of a deity, calming the restless hearts of all present.
    Meanwhile, the Fist Shadows, Palm Imprints, and Sword Qi from Ah Da and the others were already hurtling towards Dongfang Zhen's head.
    All three were elites of the Taiyuan Royal Family, each wielding Heaven Rank Mysterious Techniques with overwhelming momentum. It seemed they were about to strike Dongfang Zhen on his head, and in the next moment, he would be on the brink of life and death.
    But just then.
    An unexpected change occurred.

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    "Boom!"
    Just then, Dongfang Zhen, whose eyes had been slightly closed, suddenly opened them, and a terrifying aura spilled out from his gaze. Following that, a majestic presence dispersed in all directions.
    This Ming Wang exuded an aura of authority without anger, his divine light shining, like the overwhelming waves of a stormy sea. The Mysterious Techniques of Ah Da and his two companions were instantly enveloped by this dazzling light, dissipating into nothingness.
    The boundless Buddha Light scattered the three's Mysterious Techniques, and not only that, but it also rolled toward Fu Xi and the others, crushing down on them.
    "What!"
    Not only were Ah Da and his companions stunned, Fu Xi also let out a shocked cry.
    "How did his Mysterious Technique suddenly become so powerful?"
    They had just observed Qinchuan healing Dongfang Zhen, and although they were amazed at how quickly Qinchuan had revived someone grievously injured, they hadn't taken it seriously.
    But.
    How had Dongfang Zhen, who had been at a disadvantage in the fight against the four of them, suddenly become so strong?
    Originally, there was a faint light of Buddha within Dongfang Zhen's body, and a Ming Wang was already taking form within his Sacred Body, but it had not reached the stage of manifesting externally.
    How could he, in just an instant, release the Ming Wang externally?
    Fu Xi and the others, of course, did not know that inside Dongfang Zhen was the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root, which was constantly absorbing the True Qi in his body, naturally preventing him from externalizing the Ming Wang.
    With Qinchuan removing the Spirit Root hidden within his body, it was undoubtedly like unlocking the shackles on him. Combined with the Oral Incantation that Qinchuan transmitted to him, in harmony with the operation of the Immovable Vajra Body, within this short period of less than half a cup of tea, Dongfang Zhen's strength had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.
    Even if Ah Si had not died and the four had attacked together, they would have found it difficult to harm him anymore.
    Ah Da and his two companions' True Qi roared within them, and their powerful and fierce Mysterious Techniques poured forth, bombarding the Ming Wang Buddha Light that was rolling towards everyone.
    Fu Xi also noticed some changes in Dongfang Zhen at this time. Although he was astonished at how quickly Dongfang Zhen's strength had improved in such a short period, he also knew that it was more urgent to deal with Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan first.
    Immediately, his whole body shook, and a majestic and compelling aura burst forth, carrying an unmatched, invincible intent.
    What he was cultivating was the Emperor's Way, and the Emperor's aura erupted from his crown chakra, coiling and spiraling until it formed a golden dragon in a short time. The golden dragon bared its teeth and claws, the sound of dragon's roars resounding, surging forth.
    The four attacked together, their Mysterious Techniques dancing in unison.
    But the Immovable Honored King was already seated firmly in place, completely unmoved, the chanting from his mouth growing even more profound. Compassionate, majestic, sublime, and mystical, the chant was immensely powerful, purifying all impurities, washing away the mortal world.
    Around Dongfang Zhen, for miles, everything was bathed in a sacred and peaceful halo of light.
    The brilliant Buddha Light illuminated, entwining with the four's Mysterious Techniques.
    For a moment, Buddha Light and the chant scattered everywhere, gentle and mysterious, sacred and divine, as if to enlighten the countless demons within the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    And the mysterious techniques of the four were earth-shattering, possessing the power to move mountains and overturn seas. Their mysterious techniques clashed with the Buddha's Light and chanting, intertwining dao and law, emitting a dazzling light in the sky. After a series of booming explosions, the might of the Buddha's Light and the various mysterious techniques dissipated into nothingness, and then the heavens and earth returned to calm.
    Just at that moment, a voice filled with dissatisfaction from Qinchuan suddenly broke the recently restored calm.
    "What just happened? Despite being the renowned Immovable King Holy Body, to only achieve a draw with three pieces of trash?"
    Dongfang Zhen was taken aback upon hearing these words.
    Just now, he had held his own against the four, and although he had managed to kill one of them, it was entirely due to the advantage of the magical treasure and a life-for-a-life surprise tactic. The opponents were still four in number. Although Ah Si was no longer among them, he had been replaced with the even more formidable Fu Xi. Furthermore, he had not used the Demon Suppression Staff, and had solely relied on the advantage of the Buddha's Light to suppress the four so they struggled to gain the upper hand.
    If this had happened in the past, such an achievement would be a source of pride, but in Qinchuan's eyes, it still seemed far from enough.
    But Qinchuan's identity was a mystery, and he had rescued the Dongfang Family numerous times, even healing the hidden illnesses within his body. Although not the slightest bit unpleased, there still lingered some disbelief in his heart.
    The group of four, led by Fu Xi, felt humiliated to be fought to a draw by just Dongfang Zhen. Hearing Qinchuan speak this way now, they all turned to look in his direction, their eyes blazing with anger, as if they were about to devour Qinchuan alive.
    "Insolent brat!"
    "Nothing more than a Meridian Opening Realm upstart, just hiding behind others and barking wildly!" Fu Xi burst out in anger, his imperial and Badao aura soaring to the skies.
    Qinchuan remained unmoved, watching him disdainfully and said lightly, "It seems Prince Fu Xi has already forgotten what I said earlier. You four are but a motley crew, unworthy of my personal intervention. To suppress you lot, Dongfang Zhen is more than enough. It's been merely half the time it takes to drink a cup of tea; have you forgotten already?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "When I say I will do something, I naturally will see it through." Saying this, Qinchuan gestured to Dongfang Zhen and said, "Youngster of the Dongfang Family, come here. I will teach you a few more oral incantations. You'll go up and suppress these four trash."
    "Arrogant! Too arrogant!"
    "I have never seen such insolence," said the prince.
    "Good! Very good! If that's the case, then this prince will make sure you die convinced and submissive. I would like to see what tricks you can still pull off," said Fu Xi.
    Having said this, Fu Xi stood his ground, no longer taking action, and quietly waited for Qinchuan to teach the oral incantation.
    Instead, it was Ah Da who came up beside him and asked cautiously, "Eldest Prince, this kid is quite sinister. In just the time for half a cup of tea, he increased Dongfang Zhen's strength significantly? If we give him more time, perhaps Dongfang Zhen truly will break through? Why don't we take him by surprise?"
    Without taking his eyes off Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan, Fu Xi spoke with venomous hate, "No rush. Who in the world has ever heard of a deity who can make someone's strength and Realm multiply within just a short period of half a cup of tea?"
    "Then... how do you explain that little chap Dongfang Zhen's surge in strength?" Ah Da asked with genuine puzzlement.
    It was then that Fu Xi finally turned his head and glanced at him, "Didn't you see Qinchuan feed Dongfang Zhen some kind of elixir?"
    "That elixir is miraculous, able to heal Dongfang Zhen's injuries so quickly!" Ah Da furrowed his brows tightly and continued to ask, dumbfounded, "But what has that got to do with the increase in Dongfang Zhen's strength?"
    Exasperated, Fu Xi smacked him on the head, annoyed at his obtuseness: "You're as blockheaded as a pig! How do I have such a fool for a retainer?" Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
    "Could it be that the elixir is really just a simple healing pill?"
    At this, Ah Da finally realized, and rubbing his shaved head, he said naively, "So, the prince suspects that the boy's sudden increase in strength is due to ingesting an elixir?"

 Chapter 362 Mass Suppression

    Ah Er chimed in, "That's true, Dongfang Zhen's strength has suddenly increased so much that he can hold his own against the four of us without falling behind. It must be the effect of elixirs.
    However, after consuming one pill, the effectiveness of any additional pills in boosting strength is minimal, so we need not fear him taking more elixirs! Moreover, if we can delay for some time, the effects of the pill on Dongfang Zhen will fade, which will be greatly to our advantage!"
    Fu Xi looked at Ah Er approvingly and then, with considerable dissatisfaction, slapped Ah Da on the head, "You have the brains of a pig!" which provoked a mutter from Ah Da. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    If Qinchuan were aware of what Fu Xi and the others were thinking, he would've had to admire Fu Xi's unusual imagination.
    Fu Xi had always seemed reckless and ignorant, but unexpectedly, he was being cautious this time and had a clever moment, which ultimately led to him being too clever for his own good.
    But Qinchuan, at this moment, had no time to concern himself with Fu Xi and the others; instead, he leaned in and softly conveyed the Heart Technique Mantra.
    When Dongfang Zhen first heard Qinchuan say he would impart more Oral Incantations, he had been skeptical, but then he thought about how truly effective the mental method that Qinchuan had previously shared was and immediately stepped up to Qinchuan to listen carefully to the Oral Incantation.
    He was somewhat doubtful at first, but as soon as Qinchuan's mantra began, his sea of consciousness seemed to thunder like a clear sky struck by lightning, exploding out of nowhere in his mind.
    "This... this... this Oral Incantation is actually the one to operate the Ming King inside me!"
    As Qinchuan's Oral Incantation resonated repeatedly in his mind, he suddenly discovered that his True Qi began to circulate continuously on its own, and the Ming King, who was sitting in his sea of consciousness, started chanting in a low, sacred tone. Previously motionless, the Buddha Ming King then began to form seal gestures, creating a series of Buddhist Seals that were profound and mysterious, difficult to decipher at the moment.
    And under these profound Buddhist Seals, his continuously flowing True Qi started to circulate, its aura rising nonstop.
    As the flow of True Qi accelerated, the Ming King's hands came to a stop, returning to calmness, the Ming King remained still, but the Buddha's light continued to blaze intensely, and his whole being was bathed in the holy and auspicious light. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire
    It was then that Dongfang Zhen suddenly felt a warm current flowing faintly through his Dantian, something he had noticed after eating that pill. He had simply thought it to be the effect of the pill at the time and hadn't paid it much attention.
    Now he felt the aura growing stronger, the warm current becoming increasingly intense.
    What was initially a gentle stream had turned into a surging river that flowed unceasingly towards his Dantian.
    Immediately, he sat down cross-legged to closely feel this mysterious and profound aura of the Great Dao.
    "Is it possible that I'm about to break through to the Dao Palace Realm?"
    After Qinchuan finished reciting the Oral Incantation, he couldn't help but take a closer look at Dongfang Zhen, whose aura continued to rise around him, becoming stronger and stronger, clearly on the verge of breaking through the constraints of the Spirit Martial Realm and striking at the more powerful Dao Palace Realm.
    But he soon realized why.
    It was only natural that Dongfang Zhen, who could inherit his ancestor Gongshan Busu's Immovable King Holy Body, was extraordinary in talent. If not for the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root inside his body constantly draining his True Qi, he would have broken through the Spirit Martial Realm long ago, not waiting until today.
    And with Qinchuan having removed the Spirit Root, with no more obstacles in his path of cultivation, and coupled with the mental methods and Oral Incantations Qinchuan had shared, the realm he had long suppressed was now breaking its chains, a breakthrough was normal.
    "Damn it! The kid's breaking through! Interrupt him!"
    Fu Xi and the others, who were far away, had also noticed something unusual about Dongfang Zhen at this time and could no longer wait for the effects of the pill to wear off.
    The highest realm among all participants in the event was Martial Artists at the Spirit Martial Nine Layers. If Dongfang Zhen broke through to the Dao Palace Realm and stepped into the category of Cultivators, perhaps no one would be his match by that time. Fu Xi immediately exclaimed in shock and anger.
    Having said that, he released his aura all at once, unparalleled in Imperial Art, his True Qi surged to the skies, stirring the wind and clouds, Great Dao Principles gathered in this world, and soon they formed a vast Palm Imprint, smashing down towards the heads of Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan!
    Big Brother Ah and the others reacted to the sound, their True Qi vast and mighty, as they danced with Mysterious Techniques, Fist Shadows, and Palm Imprints transformed by illusion.
    For a moment, the heavens and earth changed color with the wind and clouds, and the Mysterious Techniques howled towards them, ready to grind Dongfang Zhen into mincemeat in the blink of an eye.
    "Perfect timing!"
    Dongfang Zhen had just his eyes slightly closed, seemingly in tune with the laws of heaven and earth, when he suddenly opened his eyes, and dazzling divine light shone, casting its glow upon everyone.
    Dongfang Zhen was much older than anyone else present and had long surpassed Fu Xi and the others in his comprehension of the Great Dao, held back only by an issue with his meridians that kept him from reaching the Dao Palace Realm.
    Just as he sat down cross-legged, he grasped all the essentials for a breakthrough in that instant.
    Yet, he found he still was unable to breakthrough and immediately understood that, although his understanding of Dao Magic was sufficient, he lacked the final push.
    He immediately shouted angrily, "Perfect, I'll use all of you to help me break through!"
    As he spoke, Dongfang Zhen summoned the Demon Suppression Staff into his hands, and with the Immovable King floating above his head, he radiated Buddhist radiance, dignified and imposing.
    At that moment, Dongfang Zhen transformed into the likeness of an Arhat, wielding the Demon Suppression Staff, and he swept it mightily towards Fu Xi and the others.
    "Boom¡ª¡ª"
    The Demon Suppression Staff clashed with numerous Mysterious Techniques bearing down, and a single strike of the staff against the sky-covering Palm Imprints created a deafening explosion and burst forth in dazzling divine light.
    The next moment, everyone was stunned.
    They saw the Palm Imprints that seemed to crush everything like mountains were shattered by a single blow from the Demon Suppression Staff, scattering into countless specks of golden light.
    With one strike, Dongfang Zhen dispersed the Palm Imprints and, without any decrease in the power in his hands, swept once more towards the Fist Shadows and Palm Imprints.
    "Rumble rumble!"
    With a series of loud blasts, quite unsurprisingly, the Mysterious Techniques of the three men crumbled to dust against Dongfang Zhen's earth-shattering strike.
    After dispersing everyone's Mysterious Techniques, Dongfang Zhen didn't stop but instead grew in aura, with Buddhist chants swirling around him. He looked like a Heavenly God descending to earth, and in his hands, the Demon Suppression Staff transformed into a pillar reaching for the heavens as he bore down on everyone.
    "Be careful! This lad's strength has increased again!"
    Despite not being very bright, Big Brother Ah had a good grasp of Martial Arts. Seeing the higher purpose within Dongfang Zhen's technique, which had vastly surpassed his previous ones, he couldn't help but loudly warn the others!
    As soon as he had finished speaking, the Immovable King seated above Dongfang Zhen suddenly opened his eyes, and with both hands, a Demon-subduing Staff was conjured. Along with Dongfang Zhen's own Demon Suppression Staff, three staves were thrust simultaneously toward the chests of Big Brother Ah, Ah Er, and Ah San.
    "Sss! Sss! Sss!"
    Three consecutive sharp sounds rang out, and the three brothers cried in agony as all at the same time were pierced through their chests, instantly killed.
    From Big Brother Ah's warning to Dongfang Zhen using the staff to pierce through their hearts, everything happened too quickly; it all occurred in the blink of an eye. While Big Brother Ah's voice still hung in the air, the three were already on the path of life and death.
    And just at that moment, an unexpected change occurred.

 Chapter 363 Petty Tricks

    As Dongfang Zhen's Demon Suppression Staff pierced through Ada and his two companions, a powerful aura burst forth from Fu Xi's body.
    Suddenly, an enormous figure appeared before Fu Xi.
    "How dare you show such disrespect to the Taiyuan Royal Family!"
    Both men looked over to see a white-haired elder with a youthful face, his aura turbulent and his Dao Magic terrifying. Even though it was only an afterimage, the dreadful pressure it exuded made it hard for Dongfang Zhen to stand erect.
    After the afterimage appeared, it fixed a cold and stern gaze upon Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan.
    "A mere Meridian Opening Realm and another with one foot in the Dao Palace Realm, two ants daring to strike out against the Taiyuan Royal Family, truly as audacious as having the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard."
    Owing to the context of a competition, Fu Xi did not have any Protectors with him, yet as the Eldest Prince of Taiyuan, he still had some life-preserving measures. The afterimage of a Supreme Saint at his peak was indeed his trump card.
    Because Dongfang Zhen had so swiftly suppressed the four attendants near Fu Xi with his thunderous strike, Fu Xi, in his panic, released a segment of the Supreme Saint Expert's Divine Sense.
    After the Supreme Saint Expert's afterimage emerged, it bellowed angrily, its terrifying aura pouring out, bearing down upon both Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan.
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    The overwhelming force of the Supreme Saint Expert's aura was truly frightening, like the Divine Court crashing down, the azure sky collapsing, the Five Great Mountains suppressing, leaving Dongfang Zhen unable to even breathe heavily. Fortunately, a Ming Wang Buddha, spinning within him, radiated Buddha Light continuously providing Spiritual Energy, allowing him to barely stand.
    "It seems you are the one who harmed Xi'er, die!"
    Fu Feng stared intently at Dongfang Zhen, his aura intensifying once more, countless pressures bearing down on Dongfang Zhen's head.
    At this time, Dongfang Zhen could no longer keep his footing and sat down cross-legged. His mental method and Oral Incantation activated simultaneously, and the previously roaring Ming Wang emerged, protecting him overhead.
    The Buddha Light was dense, and as the Ming Wang Buddha's mouth moved slightly, the chanting of sutras reverberated, sounding like the whispers of deities, sacred and pure, ancient and tranquil.
    Although Fu Feng was merely an afterimage, it was derived from the Divine Sense of a Supreme Saint Expert, and the pressure it released was far beyond what Dongfang Zhen could withstand.
    Even with the endless flow of Ming Wang Buddha Light, it seemed insignificant before this Supreme Saint Expert, comparable to a firefly's light vying against the bright moon."
    The Ming Wang Buddha above Dongfang Zhen's head was unable to resist the opponent's pressure, and as it grew dimmer and was about to dissipate...
    At that very moment...
    The aura around him underwent a dramatic transformation, the True Qi within his body whirling madly, his aura climbing continuously.
    The Ming Wang Buddha, which was about to vanish, suddenly emitted a long burst of Buddha Light, radiating a blazing divine splendor, the light hazy, serene and peaceful.
    At the same time, on either side of the Ming Wang Buddha's torso, just below the arms, a new pair of arms began to grow slowly.
    In one of the new hands, it held an eight-faceted purple-gold Demon-Subduing Pestle, and the other hand held a mandarin duck celestial silk ribbon, stirring up a mighty wind indeed.
    A moment struck in Qinchuan's mind as he realized something. Dongfang Zhen was only a step away from entering the Dao Palace Realm, and he had wanted to use the battle as a means to make a breakthrough in the midst of combat.
    But he had overestimated the combat strength of Ada and the other two, and at the same time, he had underestimated the teachings of the mental method and Oral Incantation that Fang Chuan had passed on to Qinchuan. With just one move, he had killed Ada and the other two, without the chance to comprehend the true essence of combat, naturally unable to break through further.
    ```
    But when Fu Xi saw that Ah Da and the others had died, he actually triggered the prohibitions, releasing the Divine Sense of a Supreme Saint Expert.
    After Fu Xi emerged, to ensure his own safety, his first instinct was to try to eliminate Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan, but his oppressive force was entirely directed at Dongfang Zhen.
    Dongfang Zhen was no match for Fu Feng; at the critical moment, he incredibly broke through to the Dao Palace Realm and stepped into the ranks of the cultivators.
    However, Dongfang Zhen couldn't feel any joy at this time. His breakthrough to the Dao Palace Realm was just a step away, and it was inevitable, sooner or later. But now, facing the oppressive Divine Sense of a Supreme Saint Expert, even if he broke through two more realms, it would still be hard to escape from the opponent's hands. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Indeed, one could see Fu Feng say indifferently.
    "You've broken through to the Dao Palace Realm at this time! To think you're using me as a stepping stone for your trial! Hmph, since that's the case, then prepare to bear my wrath."
    Subsequently, one could see Fu Feng forming seal gestures with both hands, as a vast Dao aura surged up into the skies.
    In an instant, above the blue sky, thunderclouds rolled, countless golden Dao filled this realm, and the Demonic Qi that blanketed the Heavenly Demon Forest also dispersed in that moment, indescribably terrifying and shocking.
    The way of the Dao and the principles interwove, conjuring a giant golden palm in the void, slowly moving to suppress Dongfang Zhen's head.
    Under that terrifying aura, the unmoving Ming Wang Buddha above Dongfang Zhen's head couldn't hold on any longer, dissolving into a burst of Buddha light and vanishing.
    Simultaneously, Dongfang Zhen fell to the ground, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood.
    Underneath the palm imprint was the Prison of Death, from which no one could escape.
    And just at that moment, a calm voice suddenly rose.
    "Just a vestige of a Supreme Saint dares to be arrogant in front of this young master. Even if your true self were to come, this young master could destroy you with a flip of my hand."
    Although Qinchuan had obtained the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root, he hadn't integrated it yet. In Fu Feng's eyes, he was just a martial artist at the Meridian Opening Realm, a fighter even weaker than Dongfang Zhen, which is why he had targeted Dongfang Zhen first.
    And with Qinchuan's voice, Fu Feng suddenly realized that Dongfang Zhen had long been unable to stand or sit under his overwhelming pressure, lying on the ground unable to move. Yet there sat Qinchuan, seemingly unaffected by any of it, composed and untroubled.
    "How bold! You even dare to speak wildly, showing disrespect to me; you truly seek death!"
    Even though Fu Feng did not understand why Qinchuan was unaffected by his oppressive force, hearing Qinchuan's words, he put aside his doubts and, with rising anger, shouted loudly.
    After speaking, one only saw the golden palm imprint above both their heads become even more solid, emitting a terrifying Imperial Art pressure, accelerating its descent toward the top of their heads.
    "Trivial trickery, not even worth showing off! I don't even need to deal with you personally."
    Qinchuan glanced at Fu Feng with disdain and lightly said, "Red Luan!"
    Red Luan immediately understood.
    With a cry, she transformed into her true form, wings unfurling, she turned into a streak of light, rushing toward the palm imprint above, flapping her wings, a slap landed on the palm, immediately dispersing the golden imprint with one slap.
    With one slap shattering the golden palm imprint, she did not pause the next moment, her maw wide open, and Fu Feng's vestige was inhaled into her mouth, becoming her food.
    ```

 Chapter 364 Suppression

    The Red Luan was incredibly fast. It took off from Qinchuan's shoulder and devoured Fu Feng's afterimage in an instant. All of this happened in the blink of an eye, not even giving Dongfang Zhen time to react. He only realized the terrifying pressure that had been weighing down upon him had vanished, and the world instantly felt clear and bright.
    The Red Luan possessed the strength of a Divine Beast and carried the bloodline of an Ancient Fierce Beast within it. Even the trio from Chi Shan failed to gain any advantage against it. As for Fu Feng's mere afterimage, it posed no challenge and was effortlessly devoured.
    After swallowing Fu Feng's afterimage, the Red Luan, anthropomorphic in its movements, gulped, looked around, and finally fixed its gaze on Fu Xi.
    The divine sense of a Supreme Saint Expert, though just an afterimage, contained an immense amount of the Power of the Divine Soul. However, her appetite was insatiable, not to be judged by common standards. Once, on Fusang Mountain, she had devoured numerous saints and Supreme Saints without ever appearing satisfied.
    This mere afterimage of a Supreme Saint Expert naturally could not sate her.
    Then, spreading its wings, the massive form of the Red Luan landed before Fu Xi, looking down upon him from its elevated position.
    It brought its nose close to Fu Xi, sniffing him repeatedly, before finally frowning and letting out a dissatisfied low chirp. Then, it spread its wings again, transforming back into the size of a palm and flying back onto Qinchuan's shoulder, exuding an air of arrogance.
    Fu Xi had already been terrified by the huge strange bird before him and it took him a while to regain his senses before he stammered out his question.
    "You... you... who exactly are you? How... how can you have such a powerful war pet!?"
    "Who this young master is, you can go ask in the Underworld!"
    Coldness flickered through Qinchuan's eyes as he spoke sternly.
    The Tianyuan and Taiyuan Royal Families were competing over a Mysterious Crystal Mine, setting up this contest. Fu Xi, the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, was not originally supposed to appear at this competition, but his standing here now was for the express purpose of confronting Qinchuan.
    He was well aware of this, having declared before the contest began that if Fu Xi kept a low profile, all would be fine, but should he show arrogance, he would not be let off lightly.
    "Since you wish to kill this young master, then you better be prepared to be suppressed!"
    As he spoke, S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    a blood-colored long spear appeared in his hands, holding it horizontally as he steadily advanced.
    No trace of energies could be detected emanating from Qinchuan. Holding the spear, he seamlessly blended with the surrounding environment, appearing no different from an ordinary mortal.
    But having witnessed firsthand the terrifying feats of the seemingly harmless bird on Qinchuan's shoulder, which could devour even the divine sense of a Supreme Saint Expert, Fu Xi could not dare to treat Qinchuan as just any common man.
    Qinchuan walked slowly towards Fu Xi, and at this moment, his previously concealed aura began to gradually emerge.
    He was merely a martial artist in the Meridian Opening Realm, yet he appeared as an envoy returned from Asura Purgatory, carrying a sense of invincibility and a determination to slaughter all the demons of the world. This made Fu Xi, who was at the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, shudder with cold dread, his heart trembling, unable to muster even a trace of resistance.
    Fu Xi was so frightened that his courage shattered.
    At last, unable to contain himself, he retreated in haste, yelling with a feigned bravado that belied deep fear, "You... you can't kill me! You can't kill me!"
    He stumbled and fell to the ground.
    By then, Qinchuan had already reached him, and Fu Xi could clearly hear the slight quivering sound of the spear in Qinchuan's hand.
    Fu Xi's face was devoid of color, ghastly pale, his lips quivering as he managed to say, "I... I am the Eldest Prince of Taiyuan Ancient Country, the future emperor. If you kill me, you will surely face relentless pursuit by the Taiyuan Royal Family!"
    Qinchuan's face was full of disdain as he replied coolly,
    "What of the Taiyuan Royal Family? Even the lord of the Divine Court must show respect when they see this young master. A mere mortal kingdom dares to threaten me? They aren't qualified!"
    As he spoke, Qinchuan had already lifted the long spear in his hand above his chest and was about to stab at Fu Xi.
    It happened in the blink of an eye.
    Suddenly, a "whoosh" sounded through the void.
    Then a dark shadow flashed by, and a Demon Suppression Staff flew straight over.
    "Boom!"
    The Demon Suppression Staff collided with the Blood Spear, producing a thunderous noise that shook heaven and earth.
    The Demon Suppression Staff blocked the path of the blood-colored spear, saving Fu Xi. Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire
    The person who intervened was none other than Dongfang Zhen, who had been standing to the side.
    After he blocked the fatal blow for Fu Xi, he stepped forward, bowed to Qinchuan, and pleaded, "Young Master Qin, please spare him!"
    Qinchuan's hand moved slightly, retracting the tremoring Blood Spear, and with a sidelong glance, he looked at Dongfang Zhen and asked indifferently, "Oh? And why is that?"
    "Just now Fu Xi was trying to kill you. If it hadn't been for this young master's intervention, you would have been a corpse by now. Why then are you saving his life instead?"
    Dongfang Zhen raised his head, glanced at Fu Xi, and sighed deeply, "Years ago, when my Dongfang family fell into hardship in the Taiyuan Ancient Country, we were fortunate to be taken in by the lineage of the Taiyuan Royal Family, thereby preserving our family lineage.
    From that moment on, my Dongfang lineage vowed ancestral oaths of loyalty to the Taiyuan lineage¡ªfor the Taiyuan Royal Family, we the Dongfang lineage are subjects.
    Although I have now pledged allegiance to the Second Imperial Prince and stand in a different faction from the Eldest Prince, as a subject to commit regicide is indeed a grave sin. Dongfang Zhen dares not commit such an act of gross disloyalty¡ªeven if I am not the one to act upon it directly, if I were to see the Eldest Prince in peril, I could not stand idly by."
    After listening to Dongfang Zhen's words, a smile suddenly appeared on Qinchuan's face, followed by hearty laughter, "Good, you are indeed worthy of being an offspring of Gongshan Busu! You do resemble him a bit!"
    Then, indeed, Qinchuan moved his hand, retracting the blood-colored spear, and did not trouble Fu Xi any further.
    With Qinchuan's current cultivation level¡ªthough only that of the Meridian Opening Realm¡ªif he truly wanted to strike down Fu Xi, Dongfang Zhen would not have had the chance to save him.
    But he had deliberately slowed down his attack to see how Dongfang Zhen would react, and indeed, Dongfang Zhen's response had not surprised him.
    "If you want me to spare him, I can do so, but you must agree to a condition!" Qinchuan declared.
    "What condition?" Dongfang Zhen asked, bowing.
    "Swear allegiance to the Tianyuan lineage!"
    Qinchuan had seen that Dongfang Zhen had inherited the Immovable Vajra Body from Gongshan Busu. While feeling sentimental about the plight of his lineage, he developed an appreciation for his talent and decided to give the Dongfang family a helping hand. So, he had conducted this test on Dongfang Zhen deliberately.
    Dongfang Zhen's choice to save Fu Xi sufficed to demonstrate his loyalty and character, which was why Qinchuan offered this condition.
    However, upon hearing this, Dongfang Zhen hesitated, a look of conflict immediately spread across his face, his expression changing to shades of green and white.
    After a long while, he clenched his teeth and replied, "Young Master Qin, I am afraid I cannot fulfill this condition. Our ancestors have already set forth our ancestral oaths, and the Dongfang family has sworn loyalty through generations to the Taiyuan lineage¡ªwe cannot easily switch our allegiance! Please ask of me another condition, Young Master Qin."
    Qinchuan's smile grew even wider upon hearing this. He had already guessed that Dongfang Zhen would not easily agree to his terms, but he did not press further with other conditions. Instead, he changed the topic, "Since you've asked, I will spare this waste for now. The condition remains unchanged. As for the grievances between the Dongfang family and the Taiyuan lineage, I reckon they will soon be settled. It will not be too late for you to consider joining the Tianyuan Royal Family then."
    After speaking, he glanced at Fu Xi as if looking at an ant, and chided softly, "Now get lost!"
    Having his life-saving trump card devoured by the Red Luan, Fu Xi was already scared out of his wits. Now, narrowly escaping from the brink of death, he dared not speak another word, hastily got up, turned around, and employed his movement technique to flee into the distance.

 Chapter 365 The Insignificant Earth Demon Dragon

    Watching Fu Xi's figure disappear into the distance,
    Dongfang Zhen once again bent deeply, expressing a grand gesture of thanks, "Many thanks to Young Master Qin. Should you come to Taiyuan Ancient Country, please feel free to visit our Dongfang Family. As long as we can help, we will spare no effort."
    Qinchuan replied with a faint smile, saying nothing more.
    Just now, when Dongfang Zhen repaid kindness with gratitude, even though Fu Xi clearly sought to kill him, he had still spoken on the other's behalf¡ªaside from the inviolable family teachings, there was another reason.
    That was because the Dongfang noble house had been operating generation after generation in Taiyuan Ancient Country. Now, they were considered quite significant within Taiyuan, and he could not allow personal gains to burden his entire family.
    Since Dongfang Zhen was unwilling to return to the Tianyuan faction at this moment, Qinchuan was not in a hurry. He seemed thoughtful as he glanced in the direction Fu Xi had left, and at the person hiding far in that direction!
    After Fu Xi left, Dongfang Zhen climbed atop the corpse of the Earth Demon Dragon.
    This Earth Demon Dragon, aside from its Demon Core being a superior treasure, also contained various materials within its body that could be used for refining Magical Treasures, all of which were rare treasures.
    After some busy work, Fu Xi extracted dozens of Dragon Scales, two vials of Demon Dragon Essence Blood, a Dragon Scripture, and various superior materials from the body of the Earth Demon Dragon.
    After gathering these materials, including the Earth Demon Dragon's Demon Core, he handed them all over to Qinchuan.
    Today, Qinchuan had helped him significantly, not only by solving the Dongfang family's hidden troubles that spanned generations but also by imparting to him the Heart Technique Mantra and assisting his breakthrough to the Dao Palace Realm. Giving up the corpse of an Earth Demon Dragon, let alone ten or a hundred, was something Dongfang Zhen was willing to do.
    Qinchuan took the Demon Core, but then pushed all the remaining materials back.
    To Dongfang Zhen, the Earth Demon Dragon's materials may have been considered superior, but to Qinchuan, they did not catch his Dharma Eye.
    "Just an Earth Demon Dragon, its whole body is trash, a waste of space in my Storage Space," said Qinchuan lightly before lifting his leg to walk away.
    Dongfang Zhen was taken aback. Even if it was an Earth Demon Dragon, a first-rank spiritual beast, the materials from its body could be exchanged for hundreds of thousands of Mysterious Crystals if sold.
    "In his eyes, they're just trash?"
    "And he complains about taking up Storage Space?"
    As Qinchuan was about to leave, the sound of several "swooshes" tearing through the air suddenly came again from the depths of the forest.
    Following that,
    four Martial Artists burst out from the woods. After jumping into the clearing and looking around, they shouted.
    "Eldest Prince!"
    "Where is the Eldest Prince?"
    The few of them appeared ragged and haggard, with numerous stains of blood on their clothing and fresh crimson on their weapons¡ªa clear sign they had just been through a fierce battle.
    Among the four, the leader was a middle-aged man named Jiang Can. His face was sharp and angular, with a long scar running from his jaw to his forehead, giving him a fierce and sinister appearance.
    The four had sensed the summons of the Eldest Prince and hurried over from afar. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    To their surprise, upon arriving, they found no sign of the Eldest Prince. Instead, they saw Dongfang Zhen not far away and immediately questioned him.
    "Dongfang Zhen, what are you doing here? Where is the Eldest Prince?"
    After the shout, Jiang Can finally calmed down, scrutinizing the surrounding environment. Instantly, he discovered the bodies of the four men from Ah Da lying on the ground, as well as the body of the giant earth demon dragon not far away. His expression changed, and he pointed at Dongfang Zhen and asked, "These four were the Eldest Prince's followers, how could they all be dead?"
    His face turned extremely ugly at this moment. Having followed the Eldest Prince for a while, he knew the four men from Ah Da were not weak. Even if they, the four of them, faced off against Ah Da's four, they might not come out on top. Now that they had all been killed, how could he not be shocked?
    "The Eldest Prince wanted to suppress and kill me and Young Master Qin. These four men were slain by me, as for the Eldest Prince, he has already left."
    Dongfang Zhen's expression was indifferent as he straightforwardly admitted it.
    Dongfang Zhen pointed in the direction where Fu Xi had departed and said, "The Eldest Prince left from this direction. If you're fast enough, you might still catch up."
    At this time, the sun in the sky had already set, and coupled with the dense bushes and towering ancient trees of the Heavenly Demon Forest, it had almost completely darkened.
    All present looked in the direction Dongfang Zhen indicated, only to see a dull expanse with just a slow forest sea, with no sign of human presence to be seen.
    Jiang Can's face darkened, and his expression kept changing, becoming extremely ugly. After a while, he suddenly shouted, "Nonsense! The Eldest Prince sent the signal from here, and the bodies of Ah Da and the others are still here. Without his followers, how could he possibly leave so easily?"
    As he spoke, Jiang Can seemed to think of something. His voice suddenly rose sharply, "Is it you who, together with this boy from the Tianyuan Nation, joined hands and killed the Eldest Prince?"
    While saying this, he stared at the body of the earth demon dragon not far away, his face becoming extremely ugly: "Surely the Eldest Prince and the others found this earth demon dragon and, after a fierce battle, finally slew it. But in doing so, Ah Da's four must have exhausted a great deal of their True Qi, which allowed you to take advantage of the situation. Dongfang Zhen! Speak, is it true or not!"
    Jiang Can, seeing the corpses of Ah Da and the others, and then the earth demon dragon, immediately conjured up such a scene of Dongfang Zhen killing for treasure in his mind.
    The more Jiang Can spoke, the more agitated he became, seemingly convinced that the Eldest Prince was already dead.
    Qinchuan stood leisurely to the side, watching every move of Jiang Can and his men. At this point, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Ridiculous, ridiculous, your acting is far too poor. As for where the Eldest Prince is, I'm afraid you know better than we do. Why bother putting on a charade here?"
    Jiang Can's face changed slightly upon hearing this, but he quickly recovered.
    It was then Dongfang Zhen spoke out again, "Jiang Can, if you waste any more time, I'm afraid you won't be able to catch up with the Eldest Prince."
    Jiang Can's expression fluctuated wildly, and after a long moment, he finally clenched his teeth and waved his hand, "Let's go!"
    But before his words had finished, a very domineering and arrogant voice suddenly came from a distance.
    "Such lively activity here! May I ask what treasure you gentlemen are vying for?" His voice boomed like thunder, obviously not a good sign.
    Upon hearing this voice, Qinchuan already knew who the newcomer was.
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    Several divine lights flashed in the distance, within which gold glimmered, fast as lightning. In an instant, they arrived and blocked Jiang Can and the others' path.
    The newcomer was none other than the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Nation, Li Shu, with his entourage.
    "Eh, it's actually an earth demon dragon!"
    Upon arrival, Li Shu immediately noticed the massive corpse of the earth demon dragon, then his gaze turned to Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan.
    Especially when he saw Dongfang Zhen, his face visibly flickered with surprise.
    He then cupped his fists and smiled, "The Dongfang family's young master is truly a hero of the times, breaking through to the Dao Palace Realm. Congratulations, congratulations."
    Since Li Shu had chosen to participate in this trial, of course he had learned about the contestants from the Taiyuan Ancient Country, and naturally, he recognized Dongfang Zhen.
    Although his face was saying congratulations, one hand was secretly pulling out a talisman from within his robe, quietly crushing it.
    While Li Shu's movements were secretive, they could not escape the notice of Qinchuan's Innate Pupils.

 Chapter 366 Struggle

    Qinchuan observed everything that happened but did not expose anything. Instead, he stood aside with a cold, detached look, curious about how Li Shu planned to resolve the situation.
    After Li Shu finished speaking, his gaze swept over everyone present, and he quickly grasped the situation. Li Shu, along with four others, was a team affiliated with the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, while Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen were allied.
    Although he did not know why Qinchuan would join forces with Dongfang Zhen from the Taiyuan Ancient Country, Qinchuan's actions before entering the Heavenly Demon Forest were somewhat unfathomable to him. Moreover, Qinchuan had detected the toxicity in the armor, which was a favor to him. Most importantly, Dongfang Zhen's breakthrough to the Dao Palace Realm meant his strength must be terrifying.
    Finally, his gaze settled on Jiang Can and the others, "Young Master Jiang! I seem to smell the aura of a Sky Blue Python and a Three-legged Black Tortoise's demon cores on you. The Prince here has reached a bottleneck in his cultivation and urgently needs these two types of demon cores for alchemy. Would you be willing to part with them?"
    His words were transparent. It was obvious that he intended to snatch the demon cores from Jiang Can and the others. As for the talk of a cultivation bottleneck, it was just an excuse.
    As Li Shu spoke, the eight martial artists behind him had already encircled Jiang Can and his companions at the center, unnoticed.
    "Despicable!"
    Jiang Can and the others' expressions changed, and their eyes darkened with anger. They had not anticipated that the Third Prince could be so shameless.
    Little did they know that the Third Prince, battle-hardened and well-versed in military tactics and strategies, only cared about winning the war and never minded whether his methods were honorable.
    Qinchuan looked completely at ease. At that moment, his gaze suddenly drifted into the distance, sensing an elusive presence far away.
    He thought to himself, intrigued, "Interesting, all of this seems to be unfolding just as Li Shu predicted, but it also seems to have surpassed his expectations."
    As he pondered, several Divine Rainbows once again streaked across the sky in the distance of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    The Divine Rainbows shot forth and arrived in an instant at the center of where everyone was gathered.
    Qinchuan gazed intently and saw a group of precisely ten people arriving. Leading them was a clean-faced young man in a white robe, with willow-leaf eyebrows and starry eyes, an impressive figure.
    This young man appeared to be only about twenty years old, but the aura he emitted was the strongest in the group, aside from Dongfang Zhen.
    Even stronger than the Third Prince, Li Shu, by a margin.
    He took a step forward, blocking Li Shu with caution, and taunted lightly, "So this is the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, brazenly trying to snatch the demon cores of the Taiyuan Royal Family's lineage. Don't you think you are taking our Taiyuan lineage too lightly?"
    Following the young man's words, the nine people behind him arrayed themselves in a line, implicitly facing off against the Third Prince's group.
    At this point, the number of people on Taiyuan's side in the clearing increased from four to fourteen, instantly reversing the situation from a disadvantage to an advantage, vastly overpowering the Third Prince's group.
    Furthermore, the Taiyuan Royal Family's cultivators were already stronger than those of the Tianyuan Royal Family by a significant amount. Now, with the advantage in numbers, it was clear that Li Shu and his group stood no chance.
    However, Li Shu did not seem to fear at all. He gave the cleanly dressed young man a glance and said, "Fanyao, you are the main support of the Second Imperial Prince, Fu Lin, and the four individuals here are followers of Fu Xi. Why should you stand up for them? Wouldn't it be better for you and me to join forces and take the demon cores from them to share equally?"
    Upon hearing Li Shu's words, Fanyao was first taken aback, his expression one of astonishment.
    Then he burst into wild laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, "Haha!"
    "Hahaha¡ª¡ª"
    "Did you all hear what our Second Imperial Prince just said?"
    While Fanyao laughed, he deliberately asked a martial artist beside him, "The Second Prince seems to be unable to see the situation clearly before his eyes, actually calling for me to join hands with him?"
    The many cultivators of the Taiyuan lineage also broke out in roaring laughter upon hearing what was said.
    "Li Shu, are you being a little too na?ve? Although Jiang Can and I serve different masters, we are both of the Taiyuan lineage, and we are not so confused as to collude with a rival nation's prince because of our internal strife!"
    As soon as he finished speaking, suddenly, a number of divine lights emerged from the distant Heavenly Demon Forest, with long-lasting auras that clearly belonged to Martial Artists of the Spirit Martial Realm. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Fanyao's gaze shifted towards the distance, sensing the group of people afar, and immediately understood, his face turning cold, "Are you delaying time?"
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    In the current scene.
    Aside from Fanyao and Jiang Can's groups, there was also Dongfang Zhen. Together, they amounted to fifteen people from the Taiyuan lineage, including the Eldest Prince and the late Ah Da and others, which meant that all Martial Artists from the Taiyuan lineage had gathered here.
    However, aside from the Third Prince's nine people and Qinchuan, there were still nine Martial Artists from the Tianyuan lineage that had not arrived.
    The Martial Artists in the distance were likely the remaining nine from the Tianyuan Royal Family!
    And the Third Prince's actions were merely to buy time for these Tianyuan Martial Artists to arrive.
    However, he soon gave a nonchalant smile, arrogantly stating.
    "Third Prince, you may have overlooked the biggest variable! Our Taiyuan lineage might be outnumbered, but we far surpass you in strength! Even if we fourteen were to suppress you overestimating ants, it would be no difficult task!"
    Having said that, Fanyao's gaze turned to Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan, the tone of his voice shifting.
    "Moreover, it seems you have failed to notice that Dongfang Zhen, Young Master of our Taiyuan lineage, has already broken through to the Dao Palace Realm. Even if your Tianyuan lineage outnumber us, how could you possibly stand against a Dao Palace Expert?"
    Fanyao stood tall and proud, as if he had already secured victory over the Third Prince and his party.
    But before his words had completely fallen, suddenly a nonchalant voice rang out.
    "You fight your battles, Dongfang Zhen and I are simply passing by, we aren't involved in your strife."
    Fanyao's face froze, his gaze turning to Qinchuan, and upon discerning Qinchuan's cultivation level, a mocking smile appeared on his face.
    "What do you count for, a mere Meridian Opening Realm, daring to be so disrespectful to this Young Master?"
    And the people of the Taiyuan Royal Family were also whispering amongst themselves.
    Although they did not understand why Dongfang Zhen was with Qinchuan, they guessed that this boy's lowly strength meant he could not survive in the Heavenly Demon Forest alone and that Dongfang Zhen had taken Qinchuan under his wing out of charity.
    "This kid, relying on the boost from Young Master Dongfang to survive in the Heavenly Demon Forest, dares to speak rashly, deciding things for Young Master Dongfang?"
    Just as the crowd was abuzz with discussion, Dongfang Zhen stepped forward and spoke, "Indeed, Young Master Qin and I are merely passing through this place and do not wish to partake in the conflict between the Taiyuan and Tianyuan Royal Families!"
    Having been spared by Qinchuan earlier, Dongfang Zhen was grateful and naturally spoke up for Qinchuan now.
    Moreover.
    He was aware of just how terrifying this seemingly harmless little bird on Qinchuan's shoulder was, with even the Divine Sense of a Supreme Saint Expert being devoured by her. To her, including himself, everyone present was no more than a minor character.
    Therefore, in his view, Qinchuan's non-involvement in the conflict between the Taiyuan and Tianyuan lineages was already a huge stroke of luck for Fanyao, Jiang Can, and the others.
    But Fanyao and the others failed to grasp the underlying significance. His words seemed like a slap in the face, leaving Fanyao and the rest puzzled and bewildered.
    "Young Master Dongfang¡ª"
    "What's up with you, playing along with this kid?"
    Some within the Taiyuan faction also seemed to have sensed something odd, speaking with confusion, "Why does Young Master Dongfang seem so respectful towards this Meridian Opening Realm kid?"
    "Not helping us suppress the Tianyuan Royal Family is one thing, but he's actually speaking up for that kid?"

 Chapter 367 Mutation Regenerated

    ```
    Just when everyone was astonished, the remaining members of the Tianyuan lineage had already arrived at the scene.
    Because the people of the Tianyuan lineage often entered and exited the Heavenly Demon Forest, they were extremely familiar with the area. Thus, even though their martial artist strength was somewhat inferior to the Taiyuan lineage, no one had fallen.
    As such,
    the people standing in the field, with Li Shu's group totaling nineteen, Fanyao and Jiang Can's group totaling fourteen, and Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen truly standing aside, did not join any side.
    However, what was strange was that the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan, Fu Xi, had been absent for a long time.
    As soon as Fanyao arrived here, he had asked Jiang Can about the whereabouts of the Eldest Prince. Having learned that the prince had left not long ago, he had already sent a signal for Fu Xi to hurry back in this direction.
    According to Dongfang Zhen and others, the Eldest Prince had left not long ago and should have already received the message and rushed back by now.
    But for some reason, the Eldest Prince had yet to show up?
    "Could it be that the Eldest Prince has already left the depths of the Heavenly Demon Forest?" S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Fanyao couldn't help but think at this moment.
    Only,
    Fanyao also did not have the luxury of considering the safety of the Eldest Prince any longer because more and more people from the Tianyuan lineage were arriving, their bodies circulating with True Qi and Dao Magic flying about, indicating that a fierce battle was about to occur.
    And just as the battle was about to break out,
    an unexpected change occurred.
    Suddenly, a "rustling" sound arose from all directions.
    These sounds were from something passing through the jungle, causing a slight friction with the trees¡ªa sound so faint that one could not hear it without listening intently.
    Fanyao was the first to sense the abnormality around him and shouted loudly.
    "Who's there!"
    The remaining people of the Taiyuan lineage also noticed the anomaly.
    Everyone's True Qi circulated through their bodies, releasing substantial qi that emitted dazzling light, illuminating this part of the world.
    Countless divine lights pierced the darkness, brightening up the area.
    The next moment, when everyone clearly saw their surroundings, everyone from the Taiyuan lineage gasped in shock.
    "What¡ª"
    "How could there be so many demon beasts!?"
    Looking around, they saw countless demon beasts with bared fangs and claws converging in the direction of the gathered people.
    Among these demon beasts were venomous insects, scorpions, jackals, tigers, and leopards¡ªtheir eyes emitting a greenish gleam that was terrifying and chill-inducing in the dim forest.
    However, the one thing that allowed everyone to breathe a sigh of relief was the fact that although there were many, all of these demon beasts were Lower Rank, and the highest level among them was only the Fifth Rank.
    This caused Fanyao and the others to secretly let out a sigh of relief.
    Since they were all Lower Rank demon beasts, with the strength of the people present, they should be able to slaughter them all.
    ```
    The next moment, Fanyao was filled with excitement and called out loudly.
    "Brothers, quickly deal with these demon beasts¡ªthese are all demon cores delivered to our doorstep!"
    Upon hearing this, the people from the Taiyuan faction instantly became as energized as if injected with chicken blood. True Qi burst forth from each person, and the light from their Mysterious Techniques shimmered in the night sky, as they all slammed them onto the heads of the low-rank demon beasts before them.
    What was their purpose in coming here?
    Wasn't it to collect more demon cores from the beasts to achieve a better ranking in this competition?
    If they managed to collect enough demon cores to enter the top three, they would directly secure for the Imperial Family a Mysterious Crystal Mine, reaping considerable benefits, perhaps even higher-level Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills.
    With this thought in mind, everyone was invigorated, killing the demon beasts before them while quickly extracting their demon cores with great enthusiasm.
    However, what the people of the Taiyuan faction didn't realize was that while they joyfully crushed these low-rank demon beasts, people from the Tianyuan faction and others like Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen stood still, without any movement, seemingly indifferent to the demon cores.
    Although Fanyao had noticed the unusual behavior of Li Shu and his group, he didn't understand their scheme.
    "Could it be that these guys are waiting for us to fight these low-rank demon beasts in a life-and-death struggle until we are completely drained of True Qi, only to then reap the benefits of our efforts?"
    Considering this, Fanyao shook his head; to the people from the Taiyuan faction, these low-rank demon beasts were no different from common wild beasts¡ªthey could kill a large number with a single Mysterious Technique. Although there were many, even if they killed them day and night, it would not consume them much.
    Besides, these were all low-rank demon beasts. Although they were surrounded, with their strength, they could leave at any time without worry.
    Fanyao struck out with a Palm Imprint, blasting a group of demon beasts, and with a sweep of his hand, several demon cores automatically flew into his grasp. He cast a deep look at Li Shu, "Is Li Shu an idiot? With so many low-rank demon beasts coming our way, now is the perfect time to collect demon cores, yet he's completely unmoved?"
    The Third Prince seemed to see through Fanyao's thoughts and smiled indifferently.
    After a long while.
    When Li Shu saw that the people of the Taiyuan faction had killed quite a few demon beasts and showed no sign of stopping, he finally spoke slowly, "Master Fanyao, could it be that you think the Heavenly Demon Forest only contains these low-rank demon beasts?"
    "What do you mean?"
    Fanyao's expression changed upon hearing this, and he looked uncertainly at Li Shu.
    After a while, Fanyao finally noticed something was off.
    He realized that the level of the surrounding demon beasts was getting higher.
    Initially, the highest level among these demon beasts was only the fifth rank, and even those were rare.
    But now, he saw that the number of fifth-rank demon beasts among the group was increasing, and sixth-rank demon beasts were starting to appear.
    Their bodies were growing larger, their strength greater; previously, a single Mysterious Technique from the group could kill many at once, but now it barely killed half.
    Fanyao's face went pale as he exclaimed, "The level of these demon beasts is getting higher and I can sense even more powerful demon beasts approaching from afar. This endless horde, with its increasingly strong levels, may eventually include seventh-rank or even ninth-rank demon beasts. By then, all of us will surely perish here!"
    Then, as if realizing something, Fanyao looked fiercely towards Li Shu, "Did you lure all these demon beasts here?"
    From everything said and done by Li Shu, and their preservation of strength by staying put and not engaging, he quickly understood that this horde of demon beasts was intentionally drawn in by Li Shu.
    "Why would you do this? An endless horde of demon beasts will swallow you up too!" Fanyao shouted angrily.
    Li Shu pursed his lips and smiled confidently, "Master Fanyao, haven't you noticed that these demon beasts have not launched any attacks against us?" Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire

 Chapter 368 Collecting Demon Cores

    Fanyao had already noticed something unusual, but he thought it was because his Taiyuan lineage had used Mysterious Techniques, and their powerful Qi auras had attracted the beast's attack.
    When he heard Li Shu say this, he immediately understood that Li Shu must have used some method that temporarily prevented the beasts from attacking them.
    "Brothers, let's go!"
    Fanyao was indeed decisive.
    He knew that if they continued to delay in this place, they would surely be overwhelmed by the vast hordes of beasts. It would be better to take advantage of their abundant True Qi and leave this place first.
    Upon Fanyao's command, he took the lead, shooting toward the distance with a divine light tracing his path, not caring at all about the Demon Cores of these Low Rank beasts.
    Gathering many Demon Cores is good, but one must have a life to bring them out.
    The remaining thirteen people did not hesitate for a moment, immediately abandoning the beasts they were entangled with and activating their movement techniques to follow Fanyao's escape.
    Seeing the group leaving, Dongfang Zhen also leaned down and said softly, "Young Master Qin, let's go too!"
    Li Shu and his group had Talismans that could avoid the beasts, but Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen did not. The Low Rank beasts that had lost their target were already beginning to turn their attention to the two of them.
    Qinchuan just smiled faintly, shook his head, and said, "No rush, the Demon Cores are not yet in hand, and it's not in this young master's style to return empty-handed."
    Dongfang Zhen was startled and didn't understand what Qinchuan meant by that.
    "Could it be that Young Master Qin has some plans for these beasts?"
    Dongfang Zhen glanced at the proud little bird on Qinchuan's shoulder and thought to himself, "With the help of his little bird, Young Master Qin could easily obtain the Demon Cores of the beasts, and even facing a horde of beasts, he could leave safely."
    He then fell silent. His True Qi surged throughout his body as he activated a Mysterious Technique, the Buddha's light shone, and his divine light was bright. He struck down the beasts rolling toward the two of them. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan could tell what Dongfang Zhen was thinking and knew he had misunderstood but simply smiled without clarifying.
    At that moment, he looked in the direction where Fanyao had left, and then suddenly murmured softly.
    "Three."
    Dongfang Zhen was taken aback, not understanding what kind of game Qinchuan was playing with this countdown.
    Qinchuan didn't explain, instead gazing into the distance and continuing the countdown on his own.
    "Two."
    "One."
    As the last word fell from Qinchuan's mouth, Dongfang Zhen suddenly noticed something unusual.
    He saw several divine lights flash from the direction Fanyao and the others had left in.
    The dozen or so divine lights shot their way, carrying a very familiar aura¡ªit was indeed Fanyao and his group who had just left.
    Fanyao and his group moved swiftly, and in no time, they returned to the scene, landing in front of Li Shu and the others.
    "Young Master Qin."
    "How could he have predicted that Fanyao and the others would return after leaving?"
    Dongfang Zhen was both shocked and puzzled as he looked towards the returning Fanyao and his group.
    The next moment, Dongfang Zhen noticed something different about the returning group compared to when they had left.
    When the Taiyuan Royal Family left, there were fourteen people, but now only thirteen had returned.
    Moreover, Fanyao and the others were in a sorry state, their bodies covered in blood, with many people bearing several terrifying gashes from the fierce claws of the beasts.
    "They still bear the scent of high-rank magical beasts; these injuries have all been caused by high-rank magical beasts."
    Dongfang Zhen immediately understood, and at the same time, he looked at Qinchuan with profound meaning, "Young Master Qin had already calculated that these people wouldn't be able to break through the encirclement of the magical beasts! And he knew exactly when they would no longer be able to hold out and when they would flee back here!"
    As Fanyao and the others returned, the magical beasts rolling in from the surroundings once again locked onto their targets, starting to pounce toward Fanyao and his group.
    Even the magical beasts that were originally besieging Dongfang Zhen and Qinchuan now abandoned the two of them to pounce toward Fanyao and his group.
    Fanyao and his companions were already in dire straits, but they dared not take things lightly. Thirteen people formed a circle and set up a Great Formation, resisting the magical beasts that were lunging at them as if their lives didn't matter.
    The Great Formation formed by Fanyao and the others had just been set up.
    At that moment, a leisurely voice echoed.
    "Oh my! Isn't this Young Master Fanyao? Weren't you planning to leave? Why have you suddenly turned back?"
    Li Shu had already known that Fanyao and the others would come back after leaving, so he asked knowingly.
    "You¡ª"
    "Damn it!"
    Fanyao was furious, his eyes wanting to split open with anger, staring intensely at Li Shu, wishing he could devour him alive.
    Just earlier, when he had led the people from the Taiyuan lineage in a breakout attempt toward the periphery.
    He discovered that seemingly all the magical beasts in the Heavenly Demon Forest had been mobilized, endless as far as the eye could see, with no visible end to the tide of magical beasts. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire
    Moreover, the closer they got to the outskirts, the higher the level of the magical beasts became.
    From Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank, to Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank magical beasts, and further out, at the very edge of the magical beast tide, there were Ninth Rank magical beasts exclusively.
    If it were one or two, or even dozens of Ninth Rank magical beasts, Fanyao and his party would have had the confidence to break through, but they would be hard-pressed against the unending tide of Ninth Rank magical beasts.
    After losing a Martial Artist, realizing they couldn't break through the encirclement of the beast tide, they had no choice but to return.
    And the one who caused all this, who had trapped everyone in a dire situation, was the very Li Shu before them. Naturally, Fanyao would hate to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin.
    But annoyingly, these magical beasts seemed to be crazed, attacking only his group while turning a blind eye to Li Shu and the others.
    Even as for Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen, those magical beasts kept their distance with respect.
    But they didn't know that Qinchuan had a Fierce Beast perched on his shoulder, which was the natural enemy and the nemesis of these magical beasts. Although the Red Luan did not reveal its true form or display its aura, the magical beasts instinctively feared the Red Luan.
    With Fanyao and the others as targets, they naturally wouldn't want to provoke Qinchuan.
    The Great Formation created by Fanyao and his group was incredibly powerful. Now, the central magical beasts' level was still only Fifth and Sixth Rank, and these ordinary magical beasts didn't possess much intelligence. Driven purely by instinct, they charged toward the Great Formation.
    Though Fanyao and his group were in a sorry state, after all, they were of no mean strength and had overwhelming dominance over these low-rank magical beasts.
    The Great Formation was like a human meat grinder, dropping into the midst of the endless tide of magical beasts, instantly turning countless beasts into a Blood Mist.
    In an instant, numerous Blood Mists exploded, the fresh blood of magical beasts dyeing the whole land red, blood flowing like flotsam, flesh flying in all directions; this place had truly turned into a Human Purgatory.
    Numerous Demon Cores also continuously flew back into Fanyao's hands.
    Even Qinchuan was taken aback, "Tsk tsk, truly a quick method for collecting Demon Cores. However, it's a pity, nothing but illusions, collecting so many Cores serves no purpose but to dress someone else as a bride for this Young Master."
    Qinchuan's voice wasn't soft, but at that moment, the tide of beasts roared like waves, and with Fanyao and the others busy fighting off the beasts, they heard his words but had no mind to pay him any attention.
    As time passed, the levels of the surrounding magical beasts grew higher and higher. What were originally only Sixth Rank magical beasts, now, without knowing when, had become Seventh Rank beasts as the main force, with even a few Eighth Rank beasts mixed in.
    Under the onslaught of countless Seventh Rank magical beasts, the Great Formation created by Fanyao and his group grew weaker, as if it would be overwhelmed by the beast horde at any moment.

 Chapter 369 Unmovable as a Mountain

    At this moment.
    Li Shu and his group had also set up their formation, tense all over, on full alert.
    Li Shu stood in the center of the Great Formation, holding a banner-shaped Magical Treasure. The treasure banner shone brightly, with green light scattering across the floor, enveloping the Tianyuan clansmen like a misty green sphere.
    The demonic beasts, upon seeing the green light, reacted as if they had seen a natural predator, avoiding it at all costs and detouring around the green sphere from afar.
    "Exorcism Banner!"
    As Fanyao saw the situation growing increasingly perilous, and the Great Formation about to be breached, and everyone on the verge of being overwhelmed by the beast tide,
    he suddenly caught sight of the Magical Treasure in Li Shu's hand and gnashed his teeth in fury.
    No wonder the demonic beasts avoided Li Shu and his group; it turned out to be because of the Exorcism Banner.
    At this time, the ranks of the continuously arriving demonic beasts grew higher. The herd had already seen the emergence of many Seventh and Eighth Rank demonic beasts, and after a bout of struggle, the Taiyuan Ancient Country's people were showing signs of weariness.
    Fanyao knew that if things continued this way, they would eventually be overwhelmed by the herd and not even a complete corpse would be left behind.
    He then shouted loudly in anger.
    "Brothers, Li Shu relies on the Exorcism Banner in his hand, deliberately drawing the beast tide to trap us in a desperate situation. Our only option now is to snatch the Exorcism Banner from his hands if we want to survive,"
    "Jiang Can, let's join forces and take care of the Tianyuan Nation people first."
    Upon hearing this, everyone immediately shifted their hateful gaze towards the Tianyuan clansmen.
    "Kill!"
    Upon hearing Fanyao's words, the Taiyuan Royal Family also understood that they had been tricked by Li Shu, and their rage immediately shifted from the demonic beasts to the Tianyuan Royal Family members.
    The Great Formation changed direction, with the path and divine light pressing down towards the Tianyuan Great Formation.
    But at this moment, the ever-advancing demonic beasts seized the gap, charging at the critical point of the Great Formation. The previously invincible rolling Great Formation suddenly dimmed.
    The divine light originally targeted toward the Tianyuan people also faded halfway, and even the green sphere formed by the Exorcism Banner's cover collapsed with a crash, without even touching it.
    Not only that, the formation of the Taiyuan Royal Family members was dispersed by the demonic beasts, and instantly three Martial Artists were overwhelmed by the horde.
    Although these demonic beasts were of lower levels, when numerous enough, they could still crush an elephant. The three Martial Artists did not last long before they turned into a cloud of Blood Mist, dying a miserable death.
    "Damn it!"
    The Taiyuan Royal Family members regrouped, focusing entirely on defending against the horde, barely managing to survive the overwhelming beast tide.
    The surrounding beasts grew more and more ferocious, and Fanyao and the others faced the endless demonic beasts like a tiny boat in a vast ocean.
    In the face of rolling waves, there was always the possibility of being submerged at any moment.
    Seeing that the time was about right, Li Shu casually spoke, "Fanyao, the Third Prince is a kind and amiable person, not wishing to cause unnecessary slaughter. As long as you hand over all of the Demon Cores in your possession, I will spare your lives, allowing you to survive amidst this beast tide."
    Fanyao, still entangled with the demonic beasts, instantly spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing these words.
    Just as the beast tide appeared, he cursed Li Shu inwardly for being a fool who didn't know to collect the Demon Cores of the lower-level demonic beasts. Little did he know, Li Shu had already planned everything in advance.
    He intended for the Taiyuan clansmen to fight the demonic beasts first, battling to the death. By the end, Taiyuan's forces posed no threat to the strength of Tianyuan, and Li Shu could simply threaten Taiyuan into surrendering the Demon Cores.
    Truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
    Fanyao was frantic with rage, killing a demon beast that pounced towards him with claws and fangs bared with a single palm strike. Then he shouted furiously, "Dream on! Even if I am devoured by demon beasts, I would never hand over the Demon Core to you!"
    "Heh, how bold of you, young master Fanyao! But even if you don't hand over the Demon Core, I'll just wait for these demon beasts to tear everyone from your Taiyuan lineage into pieces. By then, with no survivors from the Taiyuan lineage, I, the Third Prince, even without a single Demon Core, can still win this contest!"
    Li Shu carelessly waved the demon-subduing banner in his hand, speaking indifferently, showing no concern for the lives of Fanyao and the others.
    Fanyao, upon hearing this, became even more infuriated, fully aware that Li Shu was telling the truth.
    Even if they didn't give up the Demon Core now, sooner or later, they and their companions would be torn into pieces by the tide of beasts. By that time, the Tianyuan lineage would naturally win the contest.
    At this moment, among the group from the Taiyuan Royal Family, someone was the first to no longer bear the pressure and spoke up.
    "Young master Fanyao, why don't we just hand over the Demon Core?"
    "Yes! The Demon Core and the contest are important, but life is even more important!"
    Even Jiang Can suddenly chimed in, "Right, the contest lasts for a total of two days, and only one day has passed. If we hand over the Demon Cores now, tomorrow we can still hunt and kill a few high-rank demon beasts. If we pool them together, we might still secure a top-three finish.
    If we get overwhelmed by these demon beasts here and now, our Taiyuan lineage really will have no hope left!"
    Hearing Jiang Can say this, Fanyao also began to waver somewhat. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    With many martial artists persuading him from the side, Fanyao knew that if he continued to resist, they might hand over the Demon Cores on their own. Finally, he made up his mind and hesitated no longer.
    Just as he was about to agree to Li Shu's proposal,
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    at that moment, things took a sudden turn.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    Suddenly,
    a heaven-shaking, forest-quaking roar suddenly erupted, resounding throughout the entire Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Like thunder on a clear day, the sound exploded in everyone's ears. It seemed to come from afar, yet felt as close as if it were right beside them.
    The voice was filled with indignation and rage, as if climbing out from the Jiuyou Demon Realm, carrying the hatred of generations of ancestors. The demon's roar was so overwhelming it struck terror into their hearts.
    An intense sense of fear emerged from the bottom of everyone's hearts, and every person present, whether it was Fanyao, Jiang Can and their companions, or the Third Prince Li Shu and his people, all shuddered uncontrollably in the face of this soul-stealing demonic sound, a chill running through them as they knelt to the ground.
    Even Dongfang Zhen trembled all over, his limbs quaking, under the wrath of this demonic sound.
    At this point, as everyone was knocked to the ground by this roar, the only person who remained unmoved and stood firm was Qinchuan.
    At this moment, his eyes narrowed as he stared in the direction from which the sound originated. He scoffed, "Tens of thousands of years have passed, and the response is becoming slower and slower!"
    Meanwhile, the many demon beasts attacking the lineage of Taiyuan also collapsed to the ground on all fours, trembling with fear, and stopped their assault.
    After the demonic sound passed, the demon beasts gradually recovered, standing up cautiously.
    At this time, Fanyao and the others had no more strength to resist, but the demon beasts didn't continue to attack. Instead, they suddenly retreated like a receding tide.
    In an instant, those densely packed demon beasts vanished without a trace, leaving the area once again in a dead silence, with only the corpses of demon beasts and flesh scattered across the ground.

 Chapter 370 370

    "What's going on?"
    "What has happened? Is it the end of the world?"
    "This sound seems to be infused with the Great Dao, as if the heavens are shattering, the earth is collapsing, and all laws are breaking apart! How could there be such a terrifying demon sound in the world!"
    "Could it be those terrifying beings at the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest?" everyone speculated.
    Fanyao glared, looking at Li Shu: "Li Shu, what exactly is happening?"
    Li Shu had deliberately triggered the beast tide to deal with Fanyao and his group, which made Fanyao believe that this demon sound was also Li Shu's doing.
    But even Li Shu was feeling utterly terrified and stared in horror at the direction of the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, unsettled as he answered, "How would this prince know?"
    Seeing that Li Shu's expression didn't seem feigned, and considering the endless beast tide had already overwhelmed them, to summon this terrifying demon sound would be overkill, it was obviously not Li Shu's doing.
    While everyone was in a state of anxious uncertainty, that terrifying roar came again.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    "Not good, that sound is coming in our direction!"
    Fanyao was the first to realize something was amiss.
    The first demon sound, though it reverberated through heaven and earth, was clearly far beyond the horizon, at least a hundred thousand miles away.
    But in just a moment, the roar seemed much closer.
    Clearly, that terrifying being was making its way toward them.
    And this clear, audible roar was finally recognized by someone¡ªit was distinctly a tiger's roar.
    At the same time, everyone was certain that the emitters of this terrifying demon sound were those dreadful beings in the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    "What do we do!"
    This terrifying being was at least at the Divine Beast Level, and they, by no means, could face such a foe.
    "What's happening in the Heavenly Demon Forest? What has angered those beings in the central area?" they speculated.
    But simultaneously, someone asked, trembling with fear, "What should we do now? That demon beast is clearly coming for us!"
    Another Martial Artist from the Taiyuan Royal Family was already so scared that his lips quivered as he responded, "Let's run for it!"
    But the next moment, a merciless voice interrupted him: "Run? In this Heavenly Demon Forest, where do you think you can escape to?"
    "We're three hours away from the border of the Heavenly Demon Forest, do you think you can make it out?"
    "So are we just fated to die here?"
    Everyone was in utter despair. In the eyes of those existences at the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, they were nothing but ants. Once targeted by them, escape was utterly hopeless!
    Just as everyone was lamenting and shedding tears of sorrow, suddenly, a calm voice sounded.
    "Young Master Qin can save your lives!"
    Upon hearing this voice, everyone was first startled, then, as if clinging to a lifeline, they turned towards the direction of the sound.
    But the next moment, when they clearly saw the person behind the voice, the lifeline they thought they had grasped turned to naught, and many Martial Artists cursed.
    "This demon sound must be emitted by those terrifying beings in the Heavenly Demon Forest. Even we, Spirit Martial Nine Layers Martial Artists, have no solutions. You, a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, on what basis do you claim you can save our lives?"
    "Spouting nonsense when death is at our doorstep!"
    "Kid, are you trying to make a fool out of me before dying?"
    The speaker was none other than Qinchuan.
    He wasn't the slightest bit angry that these people didn't believe in him, but continued, "All you have to do is hand over all the Demon Cores in your possession, and I will spare your lives." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "This stinking brat, it's one thing to boast shamelessly, but to covet the Demon Cores in our hands at this point!"
    "What good are so many Demon Cores at this time? Can you escape from the clutches of that terrifying monster?"
    Although the people spoke rudely, Qinchuan wasn't the least bit angry and didn't respond, simply reaching over to pat the Red Luan on his shoulder.
    Immediately understanding, the Red Luan spread its wings and revealed its true form.
    In the next moment, the colossal form of the Red Luan appeared, enormous as a mountain, casting a shadow over the crowd below. The terrifying pressure that descended made everyone so frightened they dared not even breathe heavily.
    "Hiss¡ª"
    "This is, a Divine Beast!"
    Fanyao, Li Shu, and others had never witnessed such a fierce and mighty beast up close.
    Although they couldn't determine the exact level of the Red Luan, the terrifying aura it emitted left no doubt that it was a Divine Beast.
    At this time, an idea involuntarily surfaced in the minds of the Taiyuan and Tianyuan people.
    "With this Divine Beast! Perhaps it truly could hold off that terrifying being at the heart of the monster."
    At this point, Fanyao and the others finally realized that Qinchuan was not simply boasting but truly had a chance of saving their lives!
    "This young master never shoots without aim. Since I dared to say I'll save your lives, then I will do as I said," Qinchuan declared confidently after glancing at the crowd. He continued, "My little Red can travel thousands of miles in a day, and flying out of the Heavenly Demon Forest is but the work of a moment for it, but it's different for you. It would take you more than three hours to leave the Heavenly Demon Forest."
    Pausing, Qinchuan glanced at Fanyao and Li Shu, "If the two of you hand over all the Demon Cores you possess to me, then this young master will risk his life and consider engaging that monster."
    As Qinchuan spoke, another furious shout came from afar, accompanied by the roaring sound of steps.
    The sound was thunderous, as if exploding right beside their ears, earth-shattering and deeply chilling to the core.
    A bad premonition rose in the hearts of the many martial artists.
    "The monster is about to arrive!"
    The center of the Heavenly Demon Forest was incredibly distant from their current location. An ordinary martial artist would take months to travel from the edge to the central area, not to account for the dangers en route.
    But the monster moved so quickly that it was about to reach them in mere moments.
    Knowing that they had to make up their minds, or they might really be doomed here, the people understood the urgency.
    "We, the people of the Tianyuan line, are willing to hand over the Demon Cores in our possession. Please, Young Master Qin, hold off that monster for us!"
    No longer hesitant, Li Shu acted, pulling out a large stash of Demon Cores that radiated divine light and placing them on the ground.
    "People of the Tianyuan line, heed my command and leave all Demon Cores to Young Master Qin!"
    The people of the Tianyuan line did not dare hesitate, promptly taking out Demon Cores from their Storage Spaces and dropping them on the ground before running towards the exit of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Seeing this, Fanyao and the members of the Taiyuan line, led by him, no longer wavered and took out their hard-earned Demon Cores. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire
    Fanyao, in particular, had a pile of Demon Cores before him like a small mountain. However, in the interest of survival, he took them all out, leaving none behind.
    Qinchuan scanned the countless Demon Cores on the ground, noting that everyone had handed theirs over.
    He then looked at the Red Luan and said, "Little Red, collect all these Demon Cores."
    Upon hearing the command, the Red Luan opened its gaping maw, and a massive suction force emerged, swallowing all the Demon Cores in a single moment and storing them away.
    Having done all this, Qinchuan didn't go back on his word. He leapt onto the back of the Red Luan and directed it towards the depths of the Heavenly Demon Forest, straight into the direction from which the intense demon sounds were emanating.

 Chapter 371 371

    "Thank you, Young Master Qin!"
    "Young Master Qin's life-saving grace, we shall never forget for all eternity!"
    The crowd knelt down one after another, overwhelmed with gratitude.
    At that moment,
    whether it was the people from the Taiyuan lineage or those accompanying the Third Prince from Tianyuan, they all felt an indescribable gratitude towards Qinchuan.
    "What a good man! truly a great and kind soul!"
    "Sacrificing himself for righteousness, he alone, riding the Divine Beast, went to confront that terrifying existence deep within the Heavenly Demon Forest, to strive for a sliver of survival for us all."
    "How did I never notice before that this lad was actually so pleasing to the eye?"
    Watching Qinchuan riding the Red Luan, with gloomy solitude and tragic bravery, like a hero on a one-way journey, this thought involuntarily flashed through everyone's minds.
    Yet at this very moment, a cunning smile involuntarily appeared on Qinchuan's face.
    "These fools, so easy to fool! It's simply effortless."
    "Busy all day long, they've been working for me!" Qinchuan murmured to himself, while thinking: "I've collected so many Demon Cores, surely the first place is now within easy reach!"
    At this time, Qinchuan's figure undoubtedly rose in stature before the Imperial Families of Taiyuan and Tianyuan, confronting the terrifyingly powerful demonic beasts of the Heavenly Demon Forest alone with his Meridian Opening physique. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Where in this world could one find such a magnificent Martial Artist?
    Even many lamented, "Although Qinchuan has a Divine Beast bird at his disposal, this is, after all, within the Heavenly Demon Forest, the opponent's territory. It's unknown whether he will be able to delay for such a long time."
    If the crowd knew the truth of the matter, these thoughts would probably not occur to them, and they might even wish they could tear Qinchuan into pieces.
    As it turns out,
    that rolling Demonic Qi in the distance was indeed emitted by the terrifying existence at the deepest part of the Heavenly Demon Forest, and it was true it was heading straight for everyone here.
    But in reality, it wasn't targeting the Martial Artists of Tianyuan and Taiyuan.
    It was targeting Qinchuan.
    To be precise, it was targeting the Red Luan perched on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    When Qinchuan had entered the Heavenly Demon Forest, he had instructed the Red Luan not to act recklessly, but when faced with Fu Xi, who summoned a Supreme Saint Expert's Divine Sense, he let the Red Luan devour it.
    At that time, although the Red Luan's aura was displayed only briefly, it had undoubtedly attracted the attention of those terrifying existences in the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    The Heavenly Demon Forest stretched endlessly, with its southern and northern extents unknowable, and spanning the entirety of the Northern Continent of the Dongju Continent from east to west ¨C but within this forest of indeterminable size, it was completely inhabited by demonic beasts, without a trace of other races or the Beast Clan.
    Here, brazenly lay the territory of demonic beasts.
    The Red Luan's body contained the bloodline of Ancient Fierce Beasts. In Ancient Times, although the Fierce Beast and Demonic Beast both belonged to the Beast Clan, the two were incompatible.
    And now, in this paradise of demonic beasts, an unwanted Fierce Beast had barged in, moreover a Divine Level Fierce Beast, which naturally made those demonic beasts wary and compelled them to investigate.
    Therefore, the people from both Taiyuan and Tianyuan were utterly taking the blame for Qinchuan; even if they did not surrender their Demon Cores, the Divine Beast Level demonic beasts would not bother to strike at them.
    But at that moment, upon hearing that terrifying demonic roar, they had already been frightened out of their wits, trembling with fear, thinking they were doomed, hearing Qinchuan could save their lives, they grasped at him like a drowning person seizing a lifeline.
    Willingly, they handed over their Demon Cores.
    Qinchuan's actions, not only amounted to looting a burning house but also making something out of nothing.
    ...
    Qinchuan was riding the Red Luan, flying towards the due north.
    The speed of the Red Luan was as fast as lightning, the wind whistling past his ears, causing his clothes to flap loudly.
    Although the sky had already turned completely dark, with not a single star in the night sky, Qinchuan's Innate Pupils were active, clearly outlining the Heavenly Demon Forest below his feet.
    The endless stretch of towering trees reached into the clouds, lush and verdant. The Heavenly Demon Forest truly exuded an immense Demonic Qi, and even though Qinchuan was high in the sky, he could still feel the rolling Demonic Qi rising from the ground.
    Through the dense and dark Demonic Qi, Qinchuan finally saw at the end of the horizon, at the boundary between the forest and the sky, a massive demon shadow emerged. Qinchuan's Innate Pupils swiftly turned, and he saw clearly that it was a giant tiger shadow.
    The tiger shadow stood tall like a colossal mountain, and even from tens of thousands of miles away, Qinchuan could feel the overwhelming pressure emanating from it. In its presence, he felt like an ant looking up at a towering mountain, gasping for breath.
    "Roar¡ª¡ª"
    "Whine¡ª¡ª"
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    Now sensing each other's Qi, the Red Luan and the demon beast both let out long cries, their voices filled with passion and fervor.
    It was the excitement seeping from their bones before the battle.
    The speed of both parties was extremely fast, and in an instant, they were just an arm's length away from each other.
    At that moment, both parties released their auras, their Divine Skills unfolding, and the dazzling divine radiance lit up the entire night sky.
    Even the people from Tianyuan and Taiyuan, who were running for their lives in the distance, were illuminated by the radiant divine light from behind, and the explosive sounds of Divine Skills echoed incessantly, deafening to the ears.
    Those who witnessed it once again marveled at Qinchuan, "What a good person! A truly righteous person willing to risk his life! It is rare indeed in the Cultivation World to find such a person in this age!"
    The Red Luan's body was engulfed in roaring flames, the purple fire bright and transparent, as if it could burn away all the evil in the world. Her wings unfolded, and her fiery red tail feathers spread out, dazzling and splendid. Countless crimson beams like raindrops poured out, rushing towards the mountain-like tiger body.
    The demon tiger, in turn, stood unafraid as the Demonic Qi around it surged, its body emitting a green light. Then, it suddenly grew in size, its body looking like a hillock without any hint of clumsiness; on the contrary, it was agile and swift.
    It moved like a demon that had just crawled out of the Jiuyou Demon Realm, ghostly in its motions.
    The demon tiger dodged the last crimson blades, a sharp light flashing in its green eyes.
    Then, suddenly, it stopped its entire body, its legs forcefully pushed, and the massive tiger body soared into the sky, lunging towards the Red Luan in mid-air.
    The Red Luan reacted just as swiftly, her body shooting upwards, and at the same time, her claws extended like iron hooks, swinging left and right, slashing across the tiger's forelimbs.
    "Zzzlaaa," the tiger was struck by the Red Luan's claws, in pain, it plummeted downward.
    And just then, Qinchuan, who had been silent all the while, suddenly roared.
    "Beast! Kneel down!"
    The demon tiger, ready to get up and attack again, suddenly heard this voice, its expression changed dramatically, showing an incredulous look on its tiger face, and also deep fear and dread.
    Its entire body trembled, lying prostrate on the ground, not daring to act recklessly anymore.
    "This big fellow is afraid of you; why didn't you speak up sooner? You made me fight for nothing!"
    The Red Luan was startled, then complained with some frustration.
    "You two started fighting as soon as you met; there was no chance for me to say anything."
    Qinchuan said innocently.

 Chapter 372 Ripples Blue-Eyed Tiger

    "This lowly one did not know the master had arrived, and has committed many offenses, please forgive me, Master!"
    The stripy green-eyed tiger lay prostrate on the ground, its entire body trembling violently, as it spoke with a quivering voice.
    Although the Red Luan was not pleased that Qinchuan had not driven away the simple-minded magical beast earlier, it felt an indescribable satisfaction seeing its arch-enemy being so servile and submissive.
    Even though it knew that the beast feared not her, but Qinchuan, at this moment he was her master, and the beast's fear of Qinchuan could be seen as indirectly fearing her. She held her head high and chest out, full of arrogant charm.
    "Rise," said Qinchuan, standing on the back of the Red Luan, not wanting to trouble the creature any further. His words were calm and even, like flowing water, "Are you the only one left in the Heavenly Demon Forest now? Where are the old dragons and the others?"
    Qinchuan knew how powerful the Red Luan's aura was, and its strength was not to be underestimated. Even without Qinchuan's intervention, it would have only been a matter of time before the Red Luan suppressed the stripy green-eyed tiger with its own power.
    The Heavenly Demon Forest was considered a home and forbidden territory by many magical beasts, guarded against other races and beast clans entering.
    If the invasion of a fierce beast as domineering as the Red Luan had been noticed in the past, it would not have been just a magical beast of the stripy green-eyed tiger's level coming to drive it away; at the very least, a being of the Demon Lord's level would have been alerted.
    This was why he asked the question.
    "To answer the master, of the original twelve guardian magical beasts of the forest, indeed only I remain," said the tiger.
    "Twelve top magical beasts, among them four Demon Emperors, seven Great Devils, and even the weakest of you is an Eighth Rank Divine Level beast, how come only you are left?"
    Qinchuan's brows furrowed slightly, and a burst of sharp light erupted in his eyes. His blazing divine gaze penetrated the dense demonic beings, reaching directly to the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, as if to see through what exactly had happened there.
    Demon Emperor and Demon Lord are but titles denoting levels. Demon Lord is equivalent to the Quasi-Emperor strength of the human race, and Demon Emperor possesses the standard to contend with human race Great Emperors.
    How is it that a forest guarded by four Great Emperors, seven Great Quasi-Emperors, is now down to just the weakest green-eyed tiger? S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Earlier, when the Red Luan appeared and released its fierce beast aura, it took a long while before the Heavenly Demon Forest responded. Qinchuan had already guessed some misfortune had befallen the forest, but upon receiving a confirmed answer, he couldn't help but curiously ask.
    "Thanks to the Master's guidance, the old dragon, the green ox, the sky-blue giant python, the nine-tailed fox¡ªthese four Demon Emperor lords have all broken through fate and proceeded to the Divine Realm," replied the tiger.
    Qinchuan moved slightly, instantly understanding. These four Demon Emperors had already reached Perfection in the Divine Wilderness Continent, and it was only a matter of time before they would break through fate and ascend to the Divine Realm. But still, there were seven Great Devils left, weren't there?
    It seemed as if the tiger saw through the doubts in Qinchuan's heart and continued, "Apart from these four Demon Emperor lords, the remaining seven Great Devil lords all perished in a great battle!"
    "Perished?!"
    Qinchuan's heart skipped a beat. Suddenly recalling the fallen Demon Emperors and Demon Lord in the depths of the Great Wilderness, an idea surfaced, and he asked, "Was it the work of the Netherworld Hall?"
    The stripy green-eyed tiger was taken aback, a look of bewilderment flashing in its large tiger eyes.
    "Netherworld Hall? Weren't they already annihilated by our master?"
    The stream-patterned green-eyed tiger and the other twelve Great Devil Beasts were entities from the near-ancient period. Having followed Qinchuan for a long time, they naturally had heard of the infamous name of Netherworld Hall and couldn't help but inquire.
    "It wasn't done by Netherworld Hall?"
    A trace of surprise surfaced in Qinchuan's heart. If the ones responsible were people from Netherworld Hall, the stream-patterned green-eyed tiger would certainly recognize them. But since he'd put it this way, it was clear that those who had slain the seven Demon Lords were not from Netherworld Hall.
    "Who was it then? When did it happen that seven Demon Lords were subdued all at once?"
    Qinchuan asked.
    "I also do not know who the other party is,"
    the green-eyed tiger responded, shaking its colossal tiger head.
    "The battle took place five hundred thousand years ago. That year, on a certain day, we were cultivating when we suddenly sensed several robust qi presences breaking into the Heavenly Demon Forest. Most of these people had a Dao Magic aura and a Realm only seen among humans at the Supreme Saint level, but there were a few cultivators at the Quasi-Emperor level, to say the least about ten people in total.
    They bore an imposing momentum, charging fiercely straight towards the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest. All seven Demon Lords awoke simultaneously and went to confront them."
    "These people were dressed in white robes, with silver masks covering their faces, and from their Dao Magic and qi, one could not determine what force they belonged to.
    Besides that, the only distinguishing feature of these mysterious individuals was the Divine Stone of different colors branded on the foreheads of their masks. People of different statuses had different Divine Stones on their masks; those at the Quasi-Emperor level had golden Divine Stones, shining brightly, while the masks of the Supreme Saint experts bore red Divine Stones, like flames."
    "White robes, silver masks, with golden and red Divine Stones branded on the forehead part of the mask?" Qinchuan's brain whirred rapidly, contemplating when such an organization had appeared in this world. However, as hard as he racked his brains, he couldn't recall ever hearing about this mysterious force.
    At this moment, the green-eyed tiger continued speaking as it shook its huge tiger head: "The moment those silver-masked people encountered the seven Demon Lords, they didn't exchange a single word before coming to blows.
    The battle was cataclysmic, with the heavens splintering and the galaxy fracturing, turning the inner ten thousand li of the Heavenly Demon Forest into a flat plain by the immense Vast Divine Power unleashed by both sides. The mountains were sheared, and the rivers flowed backward. In that battle, the fight ranged from the central area of the Heavenly Demon deep forest to the outskirts, with the vast area being affected by the tremendous aftereffects of the fight. Countless demonic beasts in the Heavenly Demon Forest perished, with corpses strewn everywhere. It was truly a human purgatory.
    Although outnumbered, with only three Quasi-Emperors on their side, we had seven, and confronting these people should not have been difficult.
    However, their tactics were overarching, with Magical Treasures and Divine Skills emerging endlessly, each move and style emitting the rolling intention of the Heavenly Dao, vast and hard to resist. Even though I and the seven Demon Lord masters fought with all our might, we were no match."
    "The battle lasted an entire year; our magic power gradually waned, but the mana within the opponents was still long and vast, showing no signs of decline. Seeing the loss was inevitable, the seven Demon Lord masters promptly joined forces to throw me out of the fray and then simultaneously self-destructed.
    The self-explosion of the seven Demon Lords was so powerful that it could shake even the towering Divine Peaks; however, after the dust settled, to my horror, I found that the ten-plus people from the other party were completely unharmed, not even the lowest level among them was carried away by the blast!
    Knowing I was no match for those capable of surviving the self-explosion of the seven Great Devils, I immediately fled far away. Fortunately, those people seemed no longer interested in me and did not pursue, allowing me to escape the calamity."
    At this point, the green-eyed tiger paused, seemingly recalling something, and then continued, "That's right, afterward, those people left behind a mysterious altar in the central area of the Heavenly Demon Forest where it still stands intact. Perhaps you, master, might discern some clues." Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire
    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Lead the way!"

 Chapter 373 Divine Stone

    A person, a Red Luan, and a tiger, hurried toward the central area of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Although the Red Luan was the natural predator of many demonic beasts, causing quite a stir wherever it passed, its own aura was so strong that, coupled with the flowing pattern of the green-eyed tiger by its side, no other demonic beast dared to come forward.
    The journey was unobstructed.
    Before long, Qinchuan arrived at the central area of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Upon entering this place, the aura underwent a drastic change, with the demonic qi around becoming even richer and more intense. The black mist that filled the air rushed toward him, piercing into the depths of his heart.
    This sinister and evil demonic qi not only blocked the sight of everyone but also hindered the Divine Sense of Qinchuan and the Red Luan. At this moment, it was as if both were trapped in a boundless ocean.
    "What kind of wretched place is this! Cold and damp, with an overwhelming demonic miasma, it's too oppressive!"
    Although the Red Luan favored cold places and enjoyed devouring divine soul demonic beasts, it was very repulsed by lands filled with such sinister demonic qi, and couldn't help but grumble.
    It spread its bright and beautiful wings at once. The wings ignited with raging purple flames, shimmering like Phoenix Feathers unfolding. As the huge wings spread and flapped, a violent gale immediately arose, with a hurricane accompanied by flames whirling up sand and stones, creating a sky-high inferno.
    The fierce wind dispersed the demonic qi, scattering it in all directions.
    A moment later, the demonic qi around had all been fanned away by the Red Luan, and as the clouds dissipated, the true form of this place was revealed.
    The trees around this place were even thicker, with many so wide that not even several people embracing them could span their girth. The abundance of leaves on the towering trees blocked the sky from the earth; looking upward, not a hint of starlight or moonlight could be seen.
    Through the light of the Divine Fire radiating from the blazing flames on the Red Luan's body, Qinchuan saw a huge stele standing a few dozen meters ahead.
    Not far in front of the stele, there was indeed a circular platform constructed of piled jade stones.
    The altar wasn't large, simple and unadorned, built from countless strangely-shaped Divine Stones, filled with the breath of ages.
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    However, the light within those Divine Stones was incredibly dim, and to the naked eye, they would seem like nothing more than a pile of ordinary rocks. But as his Innate Pupils rapidly moved, he distinctly discerned that within those Divine Stones around the altar, five different kinds of divine light were radiating.
    "What purpose does this altar serve?"
    Qinchuan frowned, continuing his way toward the altar and stele.
    Having been reincarnated nine times, he had traversed the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, and whether it was the various Formations of the Divine Territory or the profound secrets of the Jiuyou Ghost Sect, Qinchuan was versed in them all.
    But this altar in front of him, he could not comprehend!
    His Innate Pupils spun madly, yet aside from sensing some oddities in the Divine Stones that constituted the altar, he found no other information.
    He casually walked up to the stele. The stele wasn't tall, only about the same height as Qinchuan, but standing in front of it, he suddenly had an illusion.
    It was as if he were an ant standing before a towering mountain, looking up in awe and gasping for breath, feeling as if he could be crushed into mud by the stele at any moment.
    Such was the intense feeling of oppression.
    The Asura Divine Soul within Qinchuan stirred slightly, emanating an aura of invincibility, and that odd sensation then disappeared.
    Qinchuan approached and ran his fingers over the seemingly simple and unremarkable surface of the stele.
    Suffering through hundreds of thousands of years of wind and sun, the face of the stele was already covered with a thick layer of dust.
    As Qinchuan's fingers swept over it, the surrounding dust fell off in heaps, revealing the true face of the stele.
    "Hmm? Runes?"
    Qinchuan felt a strange sensation at the tips of his fingers.
    Suddenly,
    his Innate Qi started to circulate and burst forth from his fingertips.
    The next moment, the entire stele violently shook, and a hissing sound emerged as the thick layer of dust that covered the stele began to fall away.
    In no time,
    all the dust that coated the stele had fallen off, revealing the stele's true appearance: smooth and shiny, as if it were a jade carving. Despite being washed by the sands of time for hundreds of thousands of years, the stele showed no signs of wear and tear, obviously far from being a mortal grade object.
    Above the stele, a stone-shaped pattern with a diameter of more than a foot was carved, appearing uneven and unremarkable. If it hadn't been for the Divine Stone embedded at the top, emitting a faint green light, he would have been unable to discern the true shape of the pattern.
    That Green-eyed Tiger seemed very fearful of this stele, saying from a good distance away with a resonant voice, "The Divine Stones inlaid on the masks of those mysterious people are exactly like this one on the stele, except this stone emits a greenish glow."
    Qinchuan felt a movement in his mind, and his Innate Pupils wildly operated as he closely observed the Divine Stone, about the size of a Spirit Fruit.
    The Divine Stone was crystal clear throughout, set upon a stele of White Jade as pure as snow. Together they complemented each other perfectly, with not the slightest discord.
    But in the next moment, he discerned something out of the ordinary within the Divine Stone.
    This stone contained a trace of the power of the Heavenly Dao!
    Indeed, it was the power of the Heavenly Dao.
    Although faint, it most certainly existed.
    "It's from the Upper Realm people again!" Qinchuan's eyes lit up with a piercing brilliance, breaking through the darkness, aiming towards the distant stars and beyond the thirty-third heaven.
    The Divine Wilderness Continent is governed by the Great Dao. All things are not under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao; hence neither Heavenly Treasures Materials nor Refined Magical Treasures should bear traces of the Heavenly Dao. Yet, this Divine Stone contained the power of the Heavenly Dao, which was enough to suggest that the Divine Stone, came from the Upper Realm.
    "What exactly has happened these hundreds of thousands of years? I originally thought that the Upper Realm's meddling in the Lower Realm was only in the last hundred thousand years. But it now seems that those people had already stretched their black hands into the Lower Realm several hundred thousand years ago."
    "What do they want to do? And who exactly are those mysterious people in the Silver Masks? Could they be a rising power from the Upper Realm, and what are their intentions?"
    Many doubts reemerged unbidden in Qinchuan's mind.
    Fifty thousand years ago, it was the time between his sixth and seventh reincarnations, and he was still lost in the cycle of reincarnation, powerless to do anything about the fall of the Seven Great Devils.
    However, around that period, either in his sixth or seventh life, he had never heard of such a mysterious organization dressed in white robes with Silver Masks.
    These questions were like puzzles, leaving him utterly confounded.
    While pondering, Qinchuan reached out towards the verdant Divine Stone.
    "Master, be careful, there are Prohibitions on this Divine Stone!"
    Seeing Qinchuan attempting to pry out the Divine Stone, the Green-eyed Tiger couldn't help but cry out in alarm.
    The stele, white as jade and smooth as the rosy clouds of dawn, topped with a brilliantly glowing Divine Stone, would invariably elicit the same desire in anyone who saw it for the first time¡ªto take down the Divine Stone!
    The Green-eyed Tiger, when he first saw the Divine Stone embedded in the stele, was no exception. On first sight of the stone, he sensed that this dazzling green Divine Stone was extraordinary and made the same attempt as Qinchuan to take it down.
    But the result was that he was almost killed by the overwhelming Divine Power surging from within the stone.
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 Chapter 374 The Altar

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    Unperturbed by these words, Qinchuan replied with a calm demeanor, "It's merely a Divine Stone; how could it possibly trouble this young master? Not to mention it's a mere inanimate object, even the person who set it up back in the day fails to catch my eye."
    As he spoke, Qinchuan's palm moved towards the Divine Stone to press down on it.
    When Qinchuan's fingertips touched the gleaming Divine Stone, what was originally a dull and dim stone suddenly blazed with a divine radiance, casting splendid light all around.
    The dazzling burst of light enveloped Qinchuan's entire body, making him appear supremely sacred and solemn under the divine glow.
    "This is the end!"
    Seeing this, the Azure-eyed Tiger backed away greatly, retreating hundreds of feet from Qinchuan before shaking its head and expressing its anxiety with a worried tone.
    It had experienced a similar scene back then; the divine light seemed harmless to both humans and animals, but it could erode one's Divine Sense. Acting quickly when sensing something wrong, it withdrew half a step. Despite its fast reaction, it was still invaded by the divine light and took a hundred years to recover.
    As it inwardly sighed with resignation,
    the next moment, the scene before its eyes left it utterly astounded.
    Suddenly, from within the Divine Stone, a terrifying divine radiance burst forth, shining brightly and transforming into a primordial ferocious beast that roared out, seemingly ready to swallow Qinchuan whole.
    At this moment, an intense wave of actualized Dao Magic Patterns burst forth from Qinchuan's body. A torrent of Dao and Great Dao Principles erupted from him, vast and magnificent, intertwining in the void to form a colossal net of the Dao. Within it hid the terrifying true intent of Asura, profound and sweeping.
    This great net, woven from the Dao, grasped the Myriad Manifestation; even the divine radiance that burst forth from the Divine Stone upon the stele, upon touching the net, suddenly lost its brilliance.
    Qinchuan's massive hand covered the Divine Stone, which immediately dimmed, turning into an ordinary rock.
    As Qinchuan touched the Divine Stone, he remained silent for a long time.
    The moment he touched it, a chilling coolness from inside the stone passed through his heart, and the next moment, he felt a sense of desolate loneliness flash within.
    It seemed only an instant had passed, but Qinchuan felt as though he had wandered alone for millions of years through the long river of time, ethereal and rootless¡ªthe flotsam of eternity perpetually sinking in the ancient river of time.
    Had Qinchuan's mind and soul not been far beyond ordinary people, he would likely have been lost in it.
    "Such pure Prohibition power; who left this behind? Who could have done such clean work?" Qinchuan murmured.
    In the current world, whether it be the Myriad Heavens and Worlds or the Divine Court of the Underworld, whether using Divine Skills or setting up Prohibitions, due to individual cultivation and comprehension, Divine Skills or Prohibitions would invariably leave some traces or clues.
    Although it is impossible to discern someone's exact identity from these fine distinctions, it is possible to deduce their clan and race, and which world they belong to, from these flaws.
    However, when Qinchuan just now undid that Prohibition, he found that the Prohibition locking the Divine Stone contained only the pure force of Great Dao Principles¡ªso pristine and clean he could not detect even a trace of post-Innate Dao Magic essence.
    The Prohibition seemed as if it had been naturally formed and had always existed since the beginning of heaven and earth.
    Its origins and lineage were completely inscrutable.
    He once again surged with Divine Power, attempting to extract the Divine Stone from the Stele, but found that the Divine Stone seemed as if it had naturally grown on the Stele itself¡ªno matter how hard he tried, even as Innate True Qi surged forth, the Divine Stone didn't move a bit, let alone being pried off.
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    Seeing that he could not obtain any useful information from the Divine Stone, nor could he take it with him, Qinchuan accepted his reality and did not continue to expend his True Qi.
    Following the stele, he continued to look downward.
    Beneath the Divine Stone, about three feet away, stood a row of obscure and arcane runes.
    These peculiar and bizarre runes densely covered the entire stele from top to bottom, from right to left, resembling an indecipherable heavenly script, primitive and difficult to understand.
    Just one glance at these runes made Qinchuan's head spin and imparted an overwhelming desire to sleep.
    The principles within the runes were so overpowering that even Qinchuan of the present, whose Asura Divine Soul had yet to fully awaken, nearly succumbed to their depths when looking directly at them.
    Fortunately, the Asura Divine Soul seemed to have sensed Qinchuan's abnormality; the Great Emperor-like Asura Divine Soul vibrated slightly, releasing a sweeping breath that cleansed Qinchuan's Divine Sense, pulling him back from the Illusion Realm.
    "This is a kind of writing!" Qinchuan exclaimed in shock upon regaining clarity.
    "Writing?"
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    The Qing-Eyed Tiger stood aside with an air of indifference, seemingly quite afraid of the runes on the stele and avoided looking at them, asking curiously, and somewhat gruffly.
    "What sort of writing is this that it is so formidable? When I first laid eyes on it, it made me fall into an Illusion Realm for a whole hundred years." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Qing-Eyed Tiger had suffered twice at this stele; the first time was with the Divine Stone itself and merely by touching it, its divine radiance required him a hundred years to recover.
    The second time he became smart and did not touch the Divine Stone but merely gazed upon the mysterious runes on the stele, and once again, he was pulled into the Illusion Realm by these enigmatic runes, wasting another century.
    After suffering two major setbacks, the Qing-Eyed Tiger dared not approach this peculiar altar again.
    Had Qinchuan not arrived, he would have had no desire to come near this place in his lifetime.
    Now, hearing that those mysterious runes were merely some form of writing, and that what had trapped him in the Illusion Realm was not the principles but merely the incomprehensible nature of the writing, he couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
    Qinchuan shook his head, saying, "My Innate Pupils are able to see through its essence. The principles within contain vast amounts of information, which clearly indicates that these densely packed runes are indeed writing. But as for which clan's script they are, what principles are contained within these writings, and what kind of information it holds, I have no clue."
    In his past efforts to revive Ling'er, Qinchuan ventured alone into the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, the Netherworld, and the land of the Wan Clans, gaining some knowledge about them all, yet he had never seen such grotesque, peculiar, and incomprehensible writing.
    Seeing that he gained nothing from the stele, Qinchuan sighed deeply and proceeded towards the central altar.
    Compared to the mysterious and solemn inviolability of the stele, this seemingly ancient and grand altar appeared to hold no danger whatsoever.
    After Qinchuan stepped onto the round altar, the countless Divine Stones beneath him only flickered with a few barely perceptible divine nuances and then returned to silence.
    They seemed completely indifferent to Qinchuan's adventurous intrusion.
    As Qinchuan moved, a thread of his Asura Divine Soul leaked from his body, covering the entire altar above. The round altar showed no reaction, allowing Qinchuan's Divine Sense to explore freely.
    His Asura Divine Soul swept over the altar meticulously, sparing not a single detail, but in the end, he still found nothing unusual.
    Aside from the altar being made of an unknowable Divine Stone, this altar, compared with ordinary altars, had no other differences.

 Chapter 375 This Young Master Isnt Dead Yet

    After parting with Qinchuan, the people of the Taiyuan Royal Family and those of the Tianyuan Royal Family dare not linger too much within the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    They activated their movement techniques and dashed toward the outskirts of the Heavenly Demon Forest, not daring to slacken in the slightest, fearful that any delay might result in being devoured by the demonic beasts.
    Traveling through the night, they finally arrived at the intersection of the Heavenly Demon Forest and Tianyuan Nation at the break of dawn, returning to the starting point.
    "Shu, why did you come out early?"
    As this competition related to a Mysterious Crystal Mine between the two nations, although the stipulated competition time was three days, after the Martial Artists entered the Heavenly Demon Forest, both Imperial Families had not left, continuing to keep watch outside. Many Cultivators and Martial Artists of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom also gathered here, waiting for the outcome of the competition.
    Li Shu, taking the lead, was the first to rush out of the Heavenly Demon Forest, immediately catching the attention of Li Gong, the person in charge of the competition from the Tianyuan Royal Family.
    He asked in shock.
    But as soon as his words ended, the next moment, one could see the "swoosh swoosh swoosh" of several figures flickering through, with Martial Artists' figures emerging one after another.
    Some from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, and some from the Taiyuan Ancient Country.
    "You... why have you all come out early?"
    Now, not only was Li Gong surprised and suspicious, but even the people of the Taiyuan Imperial Family couldn't help but cry out in shock.
    "Madness¡ª"
    "Heavenly Demons¡­ the Heavenly Demon Forest¡­ the demonic beasts at the heart of the Heavenly Demon Forest have gone mad!"
    "What exactly happened?"
    If only one person had left the Trial Grounds early due to an accident, but now, with so many Martial Artists fleeing at the same time, and even some being covered in blood and in disarray.
    Something big must have happened in the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    The crowd couldn't help but gather around, asking loudly.
    "Those beings at the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest have gone mad. They're chasing after us!!"
    Fanyao, having narrowly escaped from the jaws of the demonic beasts, was still traumatized, patting his chest and gasping as he answered.
    "Nonsense, those beings in the Heavenly Demon Forest were imprisoned long ago with an agreement of non-aggression with our Human Race. You are merely Spirit Martial Realm warriors; entering their territory wouldn't concern them, let alone cause them to actively chase you down.
    Moreover, the demonic beasts at the heart of the Heavenly Demon Forest are at least of Divine Level. If they were the ones chasing you, how could you possibly have escaped the Heavenly Demon Forest?"
    Li Gong, being in Tianqing City, naturally knew the rules of the Heavenly Demon Forest and the terrifying nature of those beings at the center.
    If those demonic beasts really went berserk, it would not just be the few dozens of Spirit Martial Realm Cultivators present who would struggle to escape, even those in the Saint Realm might not manage to flee from their clutches.
    Therefore, he immediately rebutted firmly.
    But the next moment, Li Shu spoke up, "Uncle, his words are true. Indeed, some existence deep within the Heavenly Demon Forest suddenly went mad and began attacking in our direction."
    Li Shu, who had run wildly, was already exhausted. He took a long breath after speaking and paused before continuing, "We managed to escape the Heavenly Demon Forest, all thanks to Young Master Qin's self-sacrifice. He gave up his life to ensure the rest of us could escape!"
    Li Shu's words were firm and moved, looking at Li Zhi, "Elder brother, this Young Master Qin you found is truly the most selfless person I have ever seen in this world. I admire him, and every year from now on, I will come here to pay homage to Young Master Qin."
    Li Shu's speech was sincere and earnest, without a hint of pretense.
    This caused Li Zhi to feel a sudden jolt in his heart, a foreboding feeling rising within him, as he urgently asked, "What happened to Young Master Qin?"
    "In order to buy us time to escape with our lives, he went alone to contend with that Divine Level demonic beast!"
    "What? You mean to say Young Master Qin went alone to face a Divine Level demonic beast?"
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    Li Zhi was greatly alarmed at hearing this, his voice suddenly rose an octave.
    "The center of the Heavenly Demon Forest is filled with grave dangers. Although Young Master Qin is known for the power of his divine soul, can he really be a match for the numerous demon beasts?
    Li Zhi knew that Qinchuan's strength was not as lowly as it appeared on the surface, but he definitely couldn't have guessed that Qinchuan had experienced nine cycles of reincarnation, nor did he know that of the twelve great demons in the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, only one remained.
    Thus, upon hearing that Qinchuan had gone alone to the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, he couldn't help but worry.
    The remaining people who escaped from the Heavenly Demon Forest, whether they were from the Taiyuan or the Tianyuan lineage, began to chime in one after another at this point, saying, "It's absolutely true, we saw with our own eyes, Young Master Qin headed towards the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest."
    Some martial artists spoke with deep concern: "Knowing full well that there was no way out, Young Master Qin still resolutely set forth. Truly, he is a role model for all of us cultivators."
    Even quite a few martial artists wore expressions of sorrow and tears streamed down their faces: "Young Master Qin, rest assured as you go. You have been like parents reborn to us. From now on, every year on this day, I will come to this place to pay tribute to you!"
    It turns out that the previous night, Qinchuan, riding the Red Luan, had flown straight towards the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest. On the way, he ran straight into the Azure-Eyed Tiger, and their battle shook heaven and earth, visible to all from a great distance.
    However, the clamor of their battle did not last long before it ceased, followed by a thunderous sound of demon beasts' footsteps retreating into the distance.
    Subsequently, only hearing the sound of demon beasts' footsteps fading into the distance, people prematurely concluded that the fight was over and that the Red Luan had been suppressed, thus they believed that Qinchuan had perished in the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    It was this assumption that triggered their emotional outpouring of admiration.
    Although Qinchuan had tricked the others out of their demon cores, the people did not have the slightest realization of this and many martial artists at the edge of the Heavenly Demon Forest mourned at length.
    Just then, a dissatisfied voice rang out of nowhere.
    "Stop your crying, This young master isn't dead yet!"
    Following that,
    a figure was seen swiftly flying out from the Heavenly Demon Forest and arrived in an instant in the middle of the people at the trial ground.
    Everyone focused their gaze and saw that it was none other than Qinchuan!
    "Young Master Qin¡ª"
    "You're not dead!?"
    Li Shu, upon seeing the figure of Qinchuan, stuttered as if he had seen a ghost.
    The rest of the many cultivators, seeing Qinchuan once again, were first dumbfounded, but then all burst into great joy.
    Unexpectedly, Qinchuan had escaped from the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    It turned out that after Qinchuan saw the altar at the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest, he didn't obtain any useful information. Having collected enough demon cores, there was no point in staying any longer in the Heavenly Demon Forest, so he promptly made his way back.
    With the Red Luan's speed covering ten thousand miles a day, although he had been delayed for a few hours in the Heavenly Demon Forest, he had quickly followed Li Shu and the others out. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    He had not expected to come out to the sounds of people wailing and ready to pay respects to him.
    People rejoiced at his safe return, and Dongfang Zhen also stepped forward to ask if Qinchuan had encountered any danger.
    "Pfft, a mere divine level demon beast. It had to obediently bow down to me with just one shout out from this young master; it's not worth fearing."
    Upon hearing Qinchuan's words, Li Shu's group didn't feel much, but the many cultivators watching couldn't help rolling their eyes.
    "Can't you stop bragging at the risk of death?"
    They took Qinchuan's words to be a boast, but they certainly could not imagine that Qinchuan was merely stating the facts.
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    Seeing that the crowd did not believe him, he shook his head and did not bother to explain further.
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 Chapter 376 Divine Pillar

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    After a long while, Qinchuan gave a glance at the Taiyuan Royal Family and Li Gong of the Tianyuan Nation, along with their entourage.
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    Qinchuan spoke slowly, "Since many martial artists who went to the Heavenly Demon Forest have already come out, although the time for the competition isn't up yet, we can start tallying the demon cores' points."
    Once he had finished speaking, the Red Luan understood Qinchuan's intention. She opened her massive mouth, and a large number of demon cores came spilling out, piling up into a small mountain in front of Qinchuan.
    Martial Artists like Li Shu had long been aware of the astonishing number of demon cores on Qinchuan, so they were not surprised to see this now.
    But Li Gong and those from the Taiyuan Royal Family were taken aback when they suddenly saw it.
    How on earth was Qinchuan able to obtain so many demon cores?
    "Did this fellow overturn the lair in the center of the Heavenly Demon Forest?"
    Although Li Shu, Fanyao, and the others knew the truth, they kept their mouths shut tightly. Naturally, they wouldn't admit that those demon cores in Qinchuan's possession were collected by them because they were desperate to save their lives, hence they offered them up to Qinchuan.
    This was not something to be proud of.
    Qinchuan alone presented a pile of demon beast cores that resembled a small mountain, while none from the Tianyuan Ancient Nation or the Taiyuan Ancient Country could present a single one.
    Now,
    Even a fool among the onlooking crowd could see something fishy was going on.
    Fu Lin couldn't help but ask bluntly at that moment, "Did this brat rob you all of your demon cores?"
    However, people like Fanyao and Jiang Can were all shaking their heads, denying it.
    Fanyao even saluted and said, "Reporting to the Eldest Prince, there is no such thing. It is our own fault for not being able to hunt enough demon beasts. Please punish us as the Eldest Prince deems fit."
    Li Shu also shook his head in denial alongside, "We do not know where Young Master Qin got his demon cores from, but they are absolutely not related to us!"
    It was a joke; how could they voluntarily reveal such a thing? It was fine to tell others that Qinchuan had faced the demon beasts alone to save everyone, but it was absolutely forbidden to spread the word that everyone's cores were extorted by Qinchuan.
    If outsiders knew about it, wouldn't they be ridiculed for a lifetime?
    Although Li Gong, Fu Lin, and others were suspicious, since the ones involved, like Li Shu, were not acknowledging it, they were at a loss.
    They could only watch as Qinchuan soared singularly to the top of the leaderboard with more than thirteen thousand points while the rest from Taiyuan and Tianyuan had zero points.
    "But what should we do now?"
    Li Gong looked at the big pile of demon cores in front of Qinchuan and was having a hard time as the rest couldn't produce even one.
    The rules of the competition were to obtain points through demon cores to determine the top three, but apart from Qinchuan, it turned out that no one else had obtained demon cores from the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    As a result, the second and third places naturally couldn't be determined either.
    At this time, Fu Lin suddenly stepped forward and said, "King of Xi Ping need not worry. Although most martial artists have returned, aren't there still some who have not? Since they encountered a divine-level monster and couldn't collect demon cores, presumably the remaining few will definitely be able to hunt enough demon beasts to bring back the cores.
    Since the competition was agreed to last three days, why not wait another two days?"
    The one Fu Lin referred to as not yet returned was none other than the Eldest Prince of Taiyuan's lineage, Fu Xi.
    Fu Xi and Li Shu were princes from the two great royal families, personally participating in the competition. Li Gong paid close attention, and upon hearing what Fu Lin said, he nodded in agreement, "In that case, let's wait for another two days."
    Qinchuan secretly smiled to himself, thinking, "I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for Fu Xi to come out."
    However, he didn't say anything else. Since everyone was willing to wait, Qinchuan wasn't in a hurry either.
    At that moment, his gaze shifted towards the distance. At the edge of his vision, he saw a dazzling, golden Divine Pillar standing on the boundary of the Heavenly Demon Forest. The Divine Pillar was thousands of feet high and about ten feet thick, with its entire body shining in resplendent golden light.
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    The Divine Pillar was engraved with two five-clawed Divine Dragons, which had clearly reached the Divine Dragon Level.
    Coiling up from the bottom of the Divine Pillar, these two dragons extended their heads beyond the pillar, meandering back as if to gaze towards its summit, seemingly eager to burst forth from their bindings, vividly lifelike.
    At that moment, a sharp gleam flashed across his eyes.
    His heart stirred, "Who would have thought that a pillar left behind on a whim back then would become so useful today!"
    Without a moment's delay, he moved towards the pillar glowing with golden radiance.
    The onlookers who had been observing every action of Qinchuan were already shocked to see him heading towards the Divine Pillar.
    The Divine Pillar was, in fact, a Demon Suppressing Pillar, rumored to have been left behind by a mighty figure of the Human Race to suppress the magical beasts within the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    It was precisely because of this dragon pillar that the many magical beasts of the Heavenly Demon Forest had been forcefully subdued for generations within its bounds.
    Therefore, many cultivators of Tianqing City had long since regarded this dragon pillar as a protective deity, safeguarding the peace of Tianqing City and the entire Human Race.
    They treated it with the utmost respect and reverence, even prohibiting martial artists and cultivators from approaching it, for fear of angering the Divine Pillar.
    The sight of Qinchuan approaching the Demon Suppressing Pillar caused great alarm among the cultivators who had come from Tianqing City to watch.
    "That is an Ancient Divine Pillar that suppresses all sorts of demonic beasts in the Heavenly Demon Forest, do not act impudently."
    "You rascal, come back at once, do not offend the majesty of the Divine Pillar!"
    Li Gong also looked at Li Zhi with unsettled dismay, his expression dissatisfied as he asked, "Zhi'er, what is he doing?"
    Although he was quite displeased, he did not try to stop Qinchuan since the latter had entered the Heavenly Demon Forest and collected a vast number of demon cores, thereby securing the first place in the competition and earning significant merit for the Tianyuan Royal Family.
    Li Zhi shook his head, indicating that he too had no clue what Qinchuan intended to do.
    Despite the scolding from the crowd, Qinchuan seemed to be deaf to their words, as though he had not heard them at all, and strode confidently towards the Divine Pillar.
    Moreover, onlookers saw Qinchuan leap up, alighting upon the very summit of the Divine Pillar.
    "You rascal, what are you trying to do!"
    "How dare you be so disrespectful to the Divine Pillar, come down immediately!"
    Since the founding of Tianqing City, the Divine Pillar had stood there, protecting the city from the invasion of magical beasts and was revered as an Ancient God by the cultivators.
    Holy and inviolable.
    Now, Qinchuan had not only violated the dignity of the Divine Pillar but had also climbed atop it, which unquestionably insulted the deity in people's hearts. The cultivators wished they could tear him to shreds. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Even some cultivators moved swiftly, shooting towards the direction of the Divine Pillar, intending to drive Qinchuan down.
    But as soon as those cultivators approached the dragon pillar, the golden light atop the Divine Pillar suddenly erupted violently, dazzlingly bright, overpowering those who got near and suppressing them to the ground, unable to approach within a hair's breadth of the pillar.
    "What's going on?"
    "What is this breath-taking pressure all about?"
    Everyone was astonished, and some cultivators came to a realization, exclaiming, "Is the Divine Pillar actually protecting that guy?!"
    "How could this be possible?"
    The spectating cultivators found themselves amidst a tumultuous surge, the shock surpassing even that of Qinchuan producing a mountainous pile of Demon Cores.
    How could the Divine Pillar be protecting a mere Meridian Opening Realm youth?
    Qinchuan's next move further perplexed the onlookers.

 Chapter 377 Awakening Pill, Marrow

    Under the doubtful and angry gazes of the crowd, a giant Divine Cauldron suddenly appeared before Qinchuan. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    The Divine Cauldron grew as if it caught the wind in Qinchuan's hands, instantly swelling to the size of the Divine Pillar.
    With a grand wave of Qinchuan's hand, the Divine Cauldron, as if alive, actively flew towards the serpentine dragon head looking back.
    With a "crack," one ear of the Divine Cauldron hooked onto the dragon head, while its other ear hooked onto the horn of another dragon head.
    Thus, the Divine Cauldron hung between the two great dragon heads, and from a distance, it resembled two dragons coiling around a pearl.
    "What is this kid trying to do with a cauldron?!" The crowd was baffled by Qinchuan's series of actions.
    The next moment, Qinchuan could be seen circling left and right around the dragon heads on the round platform of the Divine Pillar, then suddenly a flame appeared in the palm of his hand.
    The flame danced and flickered in his palm, so lifelike it seemed to have its own life.
    "Alchemy Fire!"
    Some sharp-eyed cultivators had already recognized that the flame in Qinchuan's palm was Alchemy Fire, which only alchemists could condense.
    "Could it be, this kid intends to perform alchemy on the Divine Pillar?"
    "But why would this kid conduct alchemy anywhere other than here, why did he choose to run up to the Divine Pillar?"
    As it turned out.
    Qinchuan had a purpose for coming to this Divine Pillar.
    He had already retrieved his Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root and was only one step away from the final stage of awakening the Innate Spinal Marrow¡ªrefining the Nine Revolutions Awakening Pill¡¤Marrow.
    The Innate Spinal Marrow is also known as the Innate Spine.
    From the name, it's not difficult to understand that the Innate Spinal Marrow is situated at the spinal bone in the human body.
    The spinal bone is the only connection between the body and the brain in humans; it can be likened to a heavenly pillar.
    If the heavenly pillar is broken, then one no longer has the opportunity to ascend, which shows the spinal bone's marvelous utility and importance in the human body.
    Furthermore, due to the significance of the spinal marrow, thousands of meridians and acupoints inside the human body are more or less connected with the spinal bone.
    Once the Innate Spinal Marrow is awakened, at that time, the meridians and acupoints within his body will also undergo a qualitative breakthrough, and the speed of cultivation will grow immensely, far surpassing that of past days. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
    This is why Qinchuan chose to awaken his second Innate Spinal Marrow.
    And what he was preparing to do atop this Divine Pillar was to refine the Nine Revolutions Awakening Pill¡¤Marrow.
    Qinchuan then raised his arm horizontally, lifting it to his front, facing the giant open dragon head.
    He blew into the air, and the Alchemy Fire in his palm soared up, flying towards the mouth of that dragon head.
    The next moment, the Alchemy Fire flew into the midst of the dragon head, which seemed to ignite, and the dragon head suddenly spouted out a surge of fierce flames.
    Following suit, Qinchuan ignited the other dragon head with the Alchemy Fire.
    As a result, two purple flames under the Divine Cauldron, like dragon breaths, began to scorch the Divine Cauldron.
    "What!?"
    "How could flames be coming out of that dragon head?"
    The cultivators didn't know that this Divine Pillar was left here by Qinchuan in the ancient past to suppress the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    Standing at the boundary between the Heavenly Demon Forest and Tianqing City, the Divine Pillar was simultaneously nourished by Demonic Qi and Spiritual Energy.
    Over the years, the Spiritual Energy from Tianqing City and the rolling Demonic Qi from the Heavenly Demon Forest condensed within this pillar, eventually forming the dragon spirits of the two divine dragons on top of the pillar.
    Qinchuan intended to borrow the power of these two immense dragon spirits to refine the Awakening Pill, and he had just ignited the dragon spirits within the two giant dragons.
    Therefore, to the observers, it looked as if the dragon heads were spewing flames when, in fact, it was the dragon spirits burning themselves.
    Qinchuan leaped onto one of the dragon heads, and an array of spiritual medicines began to emerge from his hand, as he started to throw them into the Divine Cauldron.
    The crowd finally confirmed their suspicions.
    "This youngster is truly preparing to refine elixirs!"
    "To ignite the two great dragon spirits, using the ancient Spiritual Energy and Demonic Qi sealed within the Divine Pillar as Alchemy Fire, and the Giant Cauldron as the furnace to concoct elixirs. Such grandiosity, such audacity!"
    The onlookers, having come to their senses, couldn't help swallowing hard, their hearts tremendously shaken, all astonished by Qinchuan's unheard-of method of alchemy.
    Although the spectators couldn't discern the foundational quality and Dao Rhymes of the Divine Cauldron hanging from the dragon head, from a distance they saw its simplicity and dignity. The faint presence of Dao Rhymes implied its extraordinary nature, and they knew this cauldron was no ordinary artifact.
    The crowd wasn't wrong. The cauldron Qinchuan was using at that time was the very Divine Cauldron left behind by the Prison Mountain drunkard and discovered in the back mountains of the Congyun Sect.
    Because the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root was extremely unique and prone to dissipate quickly, had Qinchuan used an ordinary cauldron, the Spirit Root would have vanished before it could crystallize.
    Even if Qinchuan employed various techniques, he would still lose much of the Spirit Root's Spiritual Energy, decreasing the potency of the Nine Revolutions Awakening Pill and potentially affecting the awakening of the Innate Marrow.
    But using the Divine Cauldron was different; it was truly a Divine Artifact with boundless Spirituality, forming its own realm within, capable of locking in the medicinal efficacy and Spiritual Power of all sorts of treasures from heaven and earth without any leakage. Coupled with the Nine Revolutions Alchemy Method, the medicinal strength of all spiritual medicines in the cauldron would fully integrate into the elixir, with no waste whatsoever.
    Qinchuan's use of dragon spirits as Alchemy Fire and the Divine Cauldron as a pill furnace had indeed shocked many onlookers.
    But at the same time, it also drew disdain from many Alchemy Masters, as well as cultivators with exceptional skills in alchemy.
    At this moment, a white-bearded elder in the crowd spoke dismissively, "What a showy display! Alchemy requires precise control over the Alchemy Fire and mastery over the properties of spiritual medicines. It's not about the strength of the Alchemy Fire."
    The people around recognized the speaker as Wu Danzi, a distinguished alchemist of Tianqing City.
    Wu Danzi was an Alchemy Master at the Dragon Transformation Realm, with extraordinary alchemy accomplishments. Although merely in the late stage of Dragon Transformation Realm, it was rumored that he had once refined an incomplete Great Dao Pill, causing various powers and cultivators to take notice.
    The reason why his Great Dao Pill was incomplete was solely because his perception of the Dao wasn't deep enough. The Dao Rhymes within the pill were insufficient to enable cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm to break through to the Holy's Realm, hence deeming it incomplete.
    However, the quality and medicinal properties of the pill could be considered first-rate.
    Once he became famous, many sects extended him invitations, and he held considerable renown in Tianqing City.
    With even Master Wu Danzi saying as much, the onlookers began to echo the sentiment, flattering and fawning, "Master Wu Danzi's words are most accurate. The way of alchemy, much like the way of cultivation, is about skillfulness. This young fellow's reckless approach will never yield an elixir."
    With Wu Danzi having spoken, the surrounding crowd also suddenly recalled their earlier overreaction.
    They thought to themselves, "We were actually taken in by this kid's bluff."
    At the same time, they shook their heads.
    "Without unique methods and skills, one can only blunder through by sheer force. Though it may look impressive, you can't refine an elixir that way."
    "Exactly, exactly. The flames spouted by that dragon head are fierce and scorching, but they are uncontrollable in temperature and flame direction. How could one possibly refine an elixir with that?"

 Chapter 378 Pill Formation

    Li Gong and Fu Lin, among others, also showed strange expressions, shaking their heads and looking at Qinchuan with eyes as if they were looking at a fool.
    "What the hell does this kid want to do?"
    "He's just seeking public attention!"
    "He's just a clown trying to catch our attention by some means after igniting the Dragon Spirit."
    Li Gong's face was grim, and he spoke without a hint of emotion.
    Clearly, everyone present didn't believe Qinchuan truly wanted to perform alchemy; they merely thought he was seeking attention.
    Only Li Zhi, with a blazing light in his eyes, looked at Qinchuan differently.
    At this moment, he was thinking about the words Qinchuan had said back in the Exquisite Pavilion.
    "Could it be..."
    "Could it be that those elixirs were actually refined by Young Master Qin!?"
    Li Zhi became more excited as he thought about Qinchuan's possible terrifying identity, his eyes filling with hope.
    He could be said to be the only person in the entire venue who believed Qinchuan was capable of refining elixirs.
    After pouring countless Spiritual Medicines and Heavenly Treasures Materials into the Divine Cauldron.
    Only then did Qinchuan make a move with his palm, revealing a multicolored Spirit Root, which was none other than the Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root.
    This Spirit Root shimmered from top to bottom in gold, cyan, white, red, and yellow, wrapped in a nebulous aura, each corresponding to metal, wood, water, fire, and earth Spiritual Energy.
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    Upon seeing the treasure in Qinchuan's hand, Wu Danzi's eyes widened, his breathing unconsciously hastened, and his heart stirred with shock and awe.
    "This... could this be the legendary... Five Elements Spirit Root!?"
    In the world, the convergence of the five kinds of Essence Qi forms Spirit Roots; although a single Spirit Root is a treasure, one could find it with dedication.
    The Spirit Root in Qinchuan's hand, which emitted a Five-Colored Divine Light, was the Five Elements Spirit Root formed by the convergence of five kinds of Essence Qi at once, something Wu Danzi had only read about in Ancient Books.
    Such a treasure was something one could encounter but not seek; possessing such a treasure was not just about having sufficient strength.
    "This must not happen!!"
    "Absolutely not!!"
    Wu Danzi, guessing Qinchuan's intentions, yelled from a distance, trying to stop him.
    Qinchuan, far away, heard Wu Danzi's anxious voice, how could he not guess the other's thoughts.
    But his hands didn't pause for a moment; with a gentle wave of his arm, the Spirit Root was thrown into the churning and fluctuating Divine Cauldron, and it instantly dissolved.
    This Divine Cauldron contained its own world, and Qinchuan didn't need a cauldon lid; he just stared intently at the floating Spiritual Medicines within, with True Qi surging from his palm, controlling and condensing the medicinal power into a pill.
    "An outrageous waste, such an outrageous waste!"
    Wu Daozi felt a pang in his heart, lamenting and slapping his thigh.
    "Such a precious Five Elements Spirit Root, and he's using it so wastefully! If this Spirit Root were given to me, I might even be able to refine a legendary Divine Pill!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "What a pity!"
    What Wu Danzi did not know was that within that Spirit Root, there were traces of the Heavenly Dao's will. This was not an ordinary Five Elements Spirit Root, but the far rarer Heaven-Piercing Five Elements Spiritual Root.
    It was a supreme treasure that appeared once in a million years.
    If Wu Danzi had known this, he would have been even more frantic, and even the Divine Pillar's intervention wouldn't stop him from doing everything in his power to stop Qinchuan and seize the Spirit Root.
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    "What a pity, what a pity! This child doesn't know the precious nature of the Five Elements Spirit Root and has actually used it for practicing."
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    Wu Danzi didn't believe that Qinchuan's reckless method of alchemy could really refine an elixir and took it as merely practice, shaking his head and sighing incessantly.
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    Just as Wu Danzi was shaking his head and sighing at Qinchuan's wastefulness and extravagant usage of Heavenly Treasures Materials, in the next moment, the reaction on the distant Divine Pillar left him dumbstruck once again.
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    Above that Divine Pillar, the Divine Cauldron was huge, with Qinchuan standing next to the cauldron's ear, his hands forming a Seal Gesture, casting out a spell.
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    After the spell entered the cauldron, the Divine Cauldron suddenly made a buzzing, low humming sound.
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    Above the cauldron, a mist of dense Spiritual Energy spread, holy and pure, a phenomenon that unmistakably signaled Pill Concoction.
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    "What, a pill has been formed!?"
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    "Such reckless methods can actually lead to pill concoction?!"
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    As an Alchemy Master, Wu Danzi naturally understood what the Spiritual Energy and the misty Divine Qi around the Divine Cauldron signified.
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    However, he didn't understand how Qinchuan, with such reckless methods and not following any alchemical procedures, was able to achieve Pill Concoction.
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    The process of refining elixirs is extremely difficult. The essence of herbs and the condensed Spiritual Energy of treasures into a pill is an exceedingly stringent process.
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    Moreover, the more types of treasure Spiritual Energy involved, the more difficult the Pill Concoction becomes because each type requires melting at different temperatures and for varying durations under different intensities of heat.
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    At the same time, the higher the Treasure Grade, the more difficult it is for the Spiritual Medicine's Spiritual Energy to blend with other medicinal energies, making the Solidifying Pill even more challenging.
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    Just now, Wu Danzi had witnessed Qinchuan adding a continuous stream of Spiritual Medicine into the Divine Cauldron. The sheer number and variety, even if he himself were to take control of the Alchemy Fire, would make it very difficult to condense them into a pill.
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    Not only that, Qinchuan had also added the Five Elements Spirit Root.
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    The difficulty of condensing the Five Elements Spirit Root into an elixir goes up yet another level, and it certainly couldn't be as easy as Qinchuan made it seem!
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    After the pill had formed, Qinchuan moved his hands, and once again, numerous Heavenly Treasures Materials materialized in his palm and were tossed into the cauldron. Then with a Seal Gesture, he cast another spell and began the refining process anew.
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    What he was refining was the Nine Revolutions Awakening Pill, which by definition, requires nine stages of refining before forming the final elixir.
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    Although the audience had never seen such a technique before, they also began to vaguely realize that Qinchuan was taking a completely new route to Pill Concoction.
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    It was a method of Pill Concoction that they had never heard of before. Although they didn't understand why Qinchuan did not first take out the pill and continue the process, they all held their breath and fixed their eyes on the giant cauldron, afraid to disturb Qinchuan's actions.
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    The Dragon Spirit burned fiercely; flames like Dragon Breath incessantly scorched the Divine Cauldron.
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    Qinchuan continuously cast spells with his hands, and the Nine Revolutions Elixir was repeatedly broken down, restructured, and condensed into a pill.
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    As Qinchuan's final Dharma Seal entered the Divine Cauldron,
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    the cauldron suddenly emitted a rich fragrance of the elixir. Even Li Gong, Fu Lin, and Wu Danzi, who were far away on the platform, smelled the refreshing and heartening aroma.
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    "The final product has finally been achieved!"
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    As an expert in the field of elixirs, Wu Danzi understood that the elixir Qinchuan was refining had been successful. He held his breath and muttered softly, yet his heart couldn't help but pound uncontrollably.
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    "This child, in the path of alchemy, is truly a peerless genius! Such alchemical methods are unheard of by this old man."
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    "If this child were to find a good teacher, his achievements in alchemy could be boundless."
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    Wu Danzi muttered to himself, his intentions clear; he was impressed by Qinchuan's talent for alchemy and wanted to take him as a disciple.
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    But if he knew what quality of elixir was being refined in that Divine Cauldron, he would surely be mortified and wouldn't dare to harbor such thoughts again.
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    However, at that moment the Divine Cauldron was sealed, and the elixir quietly lay inside. As everyone's Divine Sense brushed past, it was blocked by the Divine Cauldron, preventing them from seeing the truth within.
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    Just as Wu Danzi was pondering how to take Qinchuan as his disciple, the scene unfolding above the Divine Pillar the next moment shocked him once more, stirring up a surge of astonishment in his heart.
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 Chapter 379 The Dao of Heavenly Tribulation

    As Qinchuan leaped onto the cauldron, a spell was cast, and the prohibitions on the cauldron were unlocked.
    At that moment.
    A burst of rosy light suddenly shot out from the cauldron, a brilliant and dazzling divine light soared into the skies, stirring the winds and clouds of this realm.
    After the divine light entered the clouds, the sky overhead instantly changed color, a sky full of purple tribulation clouds appeared, and began to converge above the heads of the observers.
    Before long, countless tribulation clouds formed a massive Eye of Tribulation, like a vast and boundless stellar eye, deep and mysterious.
    Upon just one glance, everyone felt a sense of unease in their hearts, the sight seizing their souls, inducing an indescribable chill.
    Countless bright flashes of thunderbolts twinkled within the Eye of Tribulation formed by the clouds, lightning pervaded the entire void.
    In that instant, the world was filled with dazzling blue and purple thunderbolts, subtly manifesting, making everyone feel as if they were caught in an endless lightning purgatory, trembling uncontrollably.
    At this time, everyone was still on the periphery of the Eye of Tribulation, and that Eye of Tribulation was facing directly towards the towering Divine Pillar.
    "Is that¡­ tribulation clouds!?"
    This phenomenon caught everyone's attention, all turning their gaze towards Qinchuan.
    "What's happening? Why are the tribulation clouds gathering, and why is the Heavenly Dao sending down a heavenly tribulation?"
    "Is this kid refining pills and somehow made a breakthrough?"
    The cultivators all thought that this heavenly tribulation was caused by Qinchuan's breakthrough.
    Only Wu Danzi was pallid, his eyes shining with sharp light, his face filled with disbelief.
    He knew that the tribulation clouds were not directed at Qinchuan, but at the elixirs within the cauldron.
    "How¡­ How is this possible!"
    Wu Danzi was so shocked his jaw almost hit the ground, utterly speechless.
    "This kid, what kind of elixir did he refine? It actually brought upon the Heavenly Dao's suspicion, descending a heavenly tribulation!"
    He deeply understood that in the path of alchemy, due to the different grades and ranks of elixirs, as well as the Dao Magic of the alchemist, some elixirs could cause heavenly phenomena upon pill concoction.
    It could be auspicious rosy light or purple qi coming from the east, and when reaching a certain point, there might even be an illumination of countless stars, the sun and the moon shining together, celebrating the appearance of a Divine Pill.
    Beyond this, there was an even more defiant phenomenon upon pill concoction.
    That was the summoning of the Heavenly Dao's thunderbolts.
    Being able to invoke the Heavenly Dao's tribulation clouds, what did this imply? It implied that the elixir was so extraordinary, it should not exist in this world, arousing the suspicion of the Heavenly Dao, so the Heavenly Dao sent down the heavenly tribulation, wishing to destroy this pill. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire
    This might not even be deemed a phenomenon, but rather, punishment from the Heavenly Dao!
    He had been in alchemy his entire life, and had never even witnessed the lowest level of auspicious phenomena, let alone a worldly heavenly tribulation.
    And yet the elixir refined by Qinchuan had induced a heavenly tribulation.
    This was enough to demonstrate the elixir Qinchuan refined was truly exceptional. Qinchuan's alchemy skills had evidently reached a dazzlingly extraordinary level, crushing any alchemy master on the Dongju Continent.
    He suddenly remembered that just moments ago he wanted to take Qinchuan as his closed-door disciple, which now made him feel indescribably ashamed.
    With his modest level of skill, he was probably more in need of learning alchemy from Qinchuan.
    At this very moment.
    Many high-rank cultivators also noticed the anomaly, realizing that Qinchuan's realm had not broken through, and promptly understood the situation.
    Once again, they all simultaneously drew in a sharp breath. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    "It's actually an elixir that has brought upon the Heavenly Dao's heavenly tribulation!"
    The crowd in the arena collectively froze, holding their breath and daring not to exhale, fearing that any slight disturbance might provoke the tribulation clouds above to strike them.
    At this moment, Qinchuan too furrowed his brows.
    He had not anticipated that simply attempting to harness the power of the two great dragon souls to refine elixirs would even draw the scrutiny of the Heavenly Dao's judgement.
    Previously, when he was refining the Awakening Pill¡ªPupil Edition, there was no sign of any abnormal phenomenon in the world, and the breakthrough process went extraordinarily smoothly.
    Now faced with this thunder tribulation, Qinchuan found himself somewhat in a predicament.
    If he were at home, and there were no other Cultivators present, he could set up a barrier, covertly utilize the Asura Divine Soul within his sea of consciousness, and directly shatter the tribulation clouds, ensuring that no one was the wiser.
    But with all eyes upon him, using the Asura Divine Soul would inevitably reveal it.
    He didn't want to expose his strength excessively.
    Especially that of the Asura Divine Soul.
    Though he was bold, he had his limits; even in his arrogance, he knew to conceal his power.
    Whether it be the Red Luan bird, the Divine Cauldron, or his method of alchemy, all extraordinary talents and strengths Qinchuan displayed that could be deemed stunning and unparalleled, even standing out among geniuses of past and present.
    But Qinchuan could sweep them all under the guise of being a descendant of a Great Emperor, a title which didn't really exist.
    As for that Divine Cauldron, used solely for alchemy and never to confront enemies, its true nature had not been revealed. Even if people recognized the exceptional nature of the Giant Cauldron, they would still not guess that it was actually a Divine Artifact.
    Only the Asura Divine Soul, his true strength, could not be revealed in front of others, and even when his power was not sufficiently strong, he could not fully use the Divine Soul for combat; otherwise, it would attract certain unwanted attention.
    The Soul was formed only after nine cycles of reincarnation, absolutely not to be leaked even slightly, and while it was fine to fend off enemies with a mere whiff of Qi, facing the mighty Heavenly Dao tribulation clouds, only the full appearance of the Asura Divine Soul would suffice.
    Near Tianqing City, with numerous Cultivators spectating, he couldn't possibly use secret techniques to impose prohibitions on every observer's souls.
    Although Qinchuan felt helpless against the thunder tribulation at present, he was not panic-stricken. With the protection of the Divine Cauldron, he was confident in crossing the tribulation, hoping only that it wouldn't be too severe and force the cauldon to reveal the aura of a Divine Artifact.
    Otherwise, if it were revealed that the Great Cauldron was a Divine Artifact, it would undoubtedly bring about another bout of trouble.
    At this moment.
    A thunderbolt as thick as an arm, glistening with blinding divine radiance, gathered and ferociously struck towards the Divine Cauldron with overwhelming momentum and unparalleled power.
    "Boom¡ª¡ª"
    The resplendent Lei Mang crashed onto the Divine Cauldron.
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    Suddenly, faint Dao Patterns emerged around the copper, ancient and profound, as if a stone had been cast into the vast lake of the Heavenly Dao.
    After a ripple, the thunder tribulation that bore tremendous momentum and unmatched power vanished without a trace. Astonishingly, the Divine Cauldron had absorbed it.
    The Giant Cauldron was suspended between the two dragon heads, and it merely swayed slightly, but no trace was left upon its vast body.
    The lightning tribulation, which even High Rank Cultivators would struggle to withstand, caused no substantive damage to it.
    This Divine Cauldron, a legacy of the Drunken Hermit of Prison Mountain, was one of the top-tier Divine Artifacts even in the Upper Realm; it was perfectly capable of handling several thunder tribulations of the Mortal World with ease.
    The patterns that emanated around the Divine Cauldron were not ordinary patterns, but contained a whiff of the essence of the Heavenly Dao.
    The thunder tribulations above seemed to sense the essence of the Heavenly Dao as well, and the multitude of tribulation clouds began to disperse. Before long, the profound eye of the tribulation vanished without a trace.
    To witnesses, the shocking and earth-shattering thunder tribulation had been effortlessly neutralized by the Divine Cauldron.
    Qinchuan had anticipated this outcome and remained unmoved, but the spectators in the distance could not maintain such composure.
    "This, this, how is this possible?"
    "That thunder tribulation, it seems to be fearful of that Great Cauldron?"
    After safely passing the thunder tribulation, Qinchuan did not take the elixir from the Divine Cauldron. Instead, with a wave of his hand, he collected the Divine Cauldron and the elixir within it into the Black Lotus.

 Chapter 380 Son of the Great Emperor

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    Qinchuan was destined to become famous throughout Tianqing City and Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom today.
    Several months ago, although he had outshone everyone at the Dao Lecture Conference, overshadowing the White Immortal Lady and winning over numerous Saint Heirs from various Sect Holy Lands, at that time, very few people attended the Dao Lecture Conference, and Qinchuan's fame was only circulated among a few cultivators in Tianqing City.
    But today.
    Countless cultivators in Tianqing City were waiting for the results of the competition between Tianyuan and Taiyuan, and they witnessed Qinchuan's heroic deed with their own eyes.
    He first leaped up to the Divine Pillar that, for countless years, no one dared to ascend nor had the ability to; using the two dragon heads of the Divine Pillar, he performed alchemy.
    His alchemy technique was exotic and profound, and everyone thought it impossible to achieve Pill Concoction, yet he actually managed to produce an elixir, and this elixir even attracted a Heavenly Tribulation.
    What was even more unexpected, his Divine Cauldron actually scared away the Heavenly Tribulation, resolving a tribulation and preserving that mysterious elixir.
    Each of these events exceeded the comprehension of many cultivators, shattering everyone's bottom line.
    Even Li Gong, the current King of Xiping, found himself unable to stay calm at this time, staring at Qinchuan in shock.
    Turning to Li Zhi beside him, he asked, "Zhi'er, this cultivator you brought here, who exactly is he?"
    With Li Gong asking such a question, Third Prince Li Shu, as well as Fu Lin from Taiyuan Ancient Country and Dongfang Zhen, all pricked up their ears, eager to know the truth.
    Li Zhi thought of the mysterious killing intent that suddenly burst out from Qinchuan that day in the Exquisite Pavilion, instinctively feeling chills.
    Taking a deep breath and glancing around, he bowed and respectfully replied, "Reporting to my uncle, Young Master Qin's identity is a mystery. He appeared out of nowhere in Tianqing City half a year ago, wearing a Congyun Sect identification plaque at his waist, and by his side, followed Ye Xuanji, the sage who had rejected our Imperial Family's lineage."
    After that one encounter, I dispatched people to Congyun Sect to inquire about news, even meeting Cloud Sect's Sect Leader Wu Tian, but Wu Tian of the Cloud Sect seemed quite wary of Qin and did not reveal a thing," Li Zhi continued.
    At this point, Li Gong's expression was composed, his eyes showing a few indescribable sparkles, as he pondered over something.
    He murmured softly, "Appearing out of the blue? Congyun Sect? Ye Xuanji?"
    "Neither the Congyun Sect nor Ye Xuanji could possibly cultivate such a heaven-defying being."
    Li Zhi quietly nodded, then suddenly lowered his volume and continued, "Uncle is wise, indeed Young Master Qin isn't simply the Saint Heir of Congyun Sect as he appears.
    Although I failed to find out Young Master Qin's identity from the Cloud Sect, I inadvertently came across a piece of information."
    "What information?" Li Gong and the others sparked with eagerness in their eyes.
    Lowering his voice a bit more, Li Zhi whispered, "Young Master Qin is the son of a Great Emperor."
    "The offspring of a Great Emperor?"
    Li Gong paused, clearly not catching on, he asked back.
    "Not the offspring, but the son of a Great Emperor!"
    Li Zhi corrected Li Gong's mistake.
    Though Li Zhi's voice was very soft, everyone present was a cultivator, so despite the low volume, they all heard him clearly.
    Upon hearing his words, everyone drew a sharp breath, making a thunderous noise.
    "He's actually the son of a Great Emperor!"
    The offspring of a Great Emperor and the son of a Great Emperor were only one word apart, but the information they contained was worlds apart.
    To be called the offspring of a Great Emperor means one's ancestors once had a Great Emperor; people like Dongfang Zhen and Gongshan Wu of today can be considered the offspring of a Great Emperor.
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    And the son of a Great Emperor is none other than the Great Emperor's own offspring.
    The difference between them is like that between the heavens and the earth. The son of a Great Emperor has access to cultivation resources and magical treasures and divine skills that are beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators and the descendants of Great Emperors.
    In an instant, all of Qinchuan's heaven-defying deeds of the day seemed to be explained.
    At that moment, Li Zhi continued, "The divine beast on Young Master Qin's shoulder is said to have been the war pet of that Great Emperor back in the day. And those divine cauldrons, as well as the numerous alchemy techniques, all originated from the Great Emperor himself."
    Li Zhi dared not and could not reveal Qinchuan's true identity, so he told everyone the original thoughts he had had with Chen Baidao, deliberately confusing the crowd.
    However, people like Li Gong and Fu Lin appeared to suddenly understand and believed it without doubt.
    They had already learned from Fanyao, Li Shu, and others about the terrifying nature of the little bird on Qinchuan's shoulder.
    Previously, everyone had wondered why a divine-level fierce beast would obediently follow Qinchuan. Now their doubts were resolved.
    After securing the divine cauldron, Qinchuan leaped down from the divine pillar.
    Once he returned to the ground, he looked at the massive divine pillar in front of him, and suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed through his mind, bringing forth an idea.
    Next.
    He extended his right hand and pressed his palm against the colossal pillar, dozens of feet in diameter.
    "What is he doing?"
    From a distance, everyone watched Qinchuan's strange action, curious.
    As Qinchuan's palm rested on the divine pillar, under the astonished gaze of the onlookers, the once-towering divine pillar suddenly began to shrink in height and girth.
    Shortly after, the pillar had reduced to half its original size, its width now only a few meters.
    The divine pillar continued to dwindle without any sign of stopping its transformation.
    Witnessing this, the cultivators from afar finally realized what Qinchuan intended to do.
    They exclaimed in unison, "He wants to take the divine pillar away!"
    In no time, the divine pillar was down to seven feet in length and as thick as a wrist.
    The divine pillar, once too large for even dozens of cultivators to move, now rested easily in Qinchuan's hand.
    Then, with a motion of his palm, the divine pillar was absorbed into the Dao Lotus and disappeared from sight.
    This divine pillar had been placed by Qinchuan on the outskirts of the Heavenly Demon Forest years ago, with the purpose of preventing the beings inside from breaking the rules he had set and leaving on their own. It was a prohibition left to warn and deter the divine-level demons.
    Now,
    the demons in the heart of the Heavenly Demon Forest had either gone to the Divine Territory or perished in battle, leaving the divine pillar without purpose.
    He might as well take it with him; in the future, once he found suitable materials, it would be perfect for crafting into a long spear.
    The long spear he currently used was still the Mortal Instrument he had brought from Qin's possession. Although it was still serviceable at this stage, it would inevitably become obsolete in the future.
    The divine pillar, forged from a blend of millennium cold iron and stellar meteorite, was among the top materials in the Divine Wilderness Continent. Having stood as a sentinel between the Heavenly Demon Forest and Tianqing City for hundreds of thousands of years, it had been purified and naturalized by the demonic qi and spiritual energy, making the Dao Magic and spiritual power within it even more pure.
    There could not be a more suitable material for the shaft of a long spear.
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    Although the people were angry at Qinchuan's appropriation of the divine pillar, remembering that he was the son of a Great Emperor and protected by a divine-level fierce beast, no one dared to challenge him. They could only watch helplessly as Qinchuan took the divine pillar they revered.

 Chapter 381 Assassination

    With matters concluded here, Qinchuan didn't linger and first found Li Zhi alone to give him a few instructions.
    Although the competition was not officially over, Qinchuan knew it had essentially ended; the Eldest Prince of the Taiyuan Ancient Country would no longer be able to leave the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    The imperial families of Tianyuan and Taiyuan were willing to wait here, so let them wait. Qinchuan, however, had no spare time to accompany them in wasting time at this place.
    After bidding farewell to everyone, including Li Zhi and Li Gong, Qinchuan rushed back alone to the Qin Residence in Tianqing City.
    The competition was supposed to last three days, but Qinchuan's round trip took only two days. Zhou Xi, who had gone to pick up Qin Xiaoyu, had not yet returned, leaving the entire mansion deserted, without a single person in sight.
    Qinchuan didn't delay at all.
    He immediately found a secluded secret room in the mansion.
    Next, he set up a super Spirit Gathering Array and a Great Formation that could completely isolate external aura around the secret room.
    Now lacking materials, the two formations he laid out were not on par with the formations he had set up in the past, but they were sufficient for his current needs.
    The Awakening Pill ¡¤ Marrow was ready, and he couldn't wait a moment longer to break through.
    Breaking through the Innate Body was of the utmost importance, so Qinchuan naturally took great care not to allow even the slightest accident to occur.
    Once everything was properly prepared, he stepped into the secret room and began his closed-door cultivation.
    ¡­
    The outskirts of Tianqing City.
    An old man and a youth approached from the east, gliding through the sky.
    The old man's aura was amiable and gentle. His movement technique was unpredictable as his figure shifted and blended seamlessly with the surrounding environment as if he were part of nature. If one didn't observe intentionally, they might overlook his presence.
    The young man had a sullen but handsome face and exuded a sharp aura. His entire being seemed like a finely-honed sword, radiating a daunting and solemn killing intent that could make one's heart tremble from a distance.
    "We've finally arrived at Tianqing City."
    Gazing at the towering city walls of Tianqing City, hidden within the forest, the youth let out a long sigh and spoke somberly.
    "The Young Hall Master really, out of all tasks, tasked me with coming to this Tianqing City to kill a Meridian Opening Realm nobody."
    Dissatisfaction was evident in the youth's eyes as he shook his head and continued, "Tianqing City is the weakest among the four Ancient Kingdoms, and some stronger sects dare to defecate on their necks."
    "What kind of formidable people can come from such a place? Not only that, but the Young Hall Master also instructed me to kill a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator, truly dull."
    Named Leng Yi, this young man was an assassin from Shadow Hall, whose realm had reached the peak of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, just one step away from entering the Dao Palace Realm.
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    He had once killed a cultivator at the first layer of the Dao Palace Realm while he was still at the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm.
    His ability to slay cultivators with martial arts, countering Divine Skills with the power of Mysterious Techniques, was indeed astonishing.
    After the story of his assassination of the Dao Palace Realm expert spread, his reputation soared within the Shadow Hall. He was personally taken as a disciple by the leader of the Shadow Hall and given the title Leng Yi, a great honor indeed.
    Leng Yi was very proud. He considered himself well-versed in the art of assassination, and felt that targeting those of the same realm would no longer enhance his mastery of the Dao.
    Therefore, he often kept an eye on the strong figures in the Dao Palace Realm on the ranking lists, aiming to assassinate another Dao Palace Realm expert to refine his martial arts.
    However, to his surprise, the Young Hall Master had recently given him a mission to come to Tianqing City and assassinate a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator named Qinchuan.
    He was quite dissatisfied with this. A Meridian Opening Realm martial artist could easily be handled by just any outer sect disciple; having him, a cultivator at the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, come for this was like using a cleaver to kill a chicken.
    ```
    Not only that, accompanying him was a Shadow Hall elder in the Great Saint Intermediate Stage¡ªMo Ying.
    This made it even harder for him to understand. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Mo Ying, aware of what was on Leng Yi's mind, said indifferently, "Yi'er, what is the first rule of our sect that I had you memorize when you first joined? Do you still remember it?"
    Leng Yi was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he answered with shame, "Disciple remembers. Never underestimate the target."
    After speaking, Leng Yi underwent a subtle change in demeanor, retracting the disdain that had shown earlier and his sharpness became much more restrained.
    Mo Ying nodded imperceptibly and said, "There are always higher heavens above this one, and people beyond people. Even an eagle at full strength will hunt a rabbit¡ªWe must never take a much weaker enemy lightly!
    Although Qinchuan only possesses the strength of the Meridian Opening Realm, according to Young Hall Master Leng's report, he is accompanied by Ye Xuanji, the youngest saint of recent years. For Ye Xuanji to willingly become his protector, Qinchuan must have some extraordinary abilities.
    At that time, you must not be distracted or careless, and you must aim to kill with one strike."
    Leng Yi, still harboring resentment and dissatisfaction, nevertheless nodded and responded with a yes.
    Originally.
    Initially, when Leng Dao and Yuan Qingtian caused a commotion in Exquisite Pavilion, Qinchuan outsmarted and trapped Yuan Qingtian, leading to his death, and Leng Dao escaped amidst the chaos.
    After fleeing back to the Shadow Hall, Leng Dao exaggerated the incident and laid all the blame for Yuan Qingtian's death on Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji.
    For over half a year, the Shadow Hall had not acted rashly, partly due to Ye Xuanji and partly because Qinchuan seemed to be close with the Eldest Prince.
    Before fully understanding Qinchuan's background, the head of Shadow Hall did not want to start conflict again; after all, Yuan Qingtian was not an elder of the Shadow Hall. He simply wanted to use the name of Shadow Hall to seize the treasures of the Exquisite Pavilion.
    But just as the master of Shadow Hall was planning to put the matter aside for later, he received a commission from a mysterious person.
    The commission from this mysterious person was to kill Qinchuan, and the price offered was so high that it was irresistible.
    Even when he first saw the commission's price, he doubted whether the other party had made a mistake.
    After confirming it time and again, he realized that there had been no mistake.
    "Right, before we set out, the Hall Master gave me a brocade pouch, instructing me to open it only after we arrived at Tianqing City."
    "Now that we are nearing Tianqing City, we can open it to see what it says."
    The elder seemed to remember something and suddenly spoke up.
    As he spoke, he moved his hand, and a luxurious brocade pouch appeared in his palm.
    Leng Yi's face showed a curious expression and he murmured, "What is the Hall Master playing at? Assassinating a mere Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, why all this solemnity? Even if we are not to underestimate him, such caution seems as if we are afraid of him."
    While he was speaking, Mo Ying had already opened the brocade pouch and swept over the soul stone inside with his Divine Sense.
    The next moment, after seeing the record within the soul stone, his entire demeanor changed dramatically.
    ...
    On a road near Tianqing City.
    Two dazzling figures were speeding along on their spirit beasts.
    The girl in white was as cold as snow, usually silent and unexpressive, while the girl in red was lively and adorable, full of enthusiasm, asking questions nonstop as they traveled, although the girl in white patiently answered them.
    These two were none other than Zhou Xi and Qin Xiaoyu.
    Finally nearing Tianqing City, and thinking of soon seeing her beloved brother, Qin Xiaoyu could not contain her excitement. The mount below her seemed to sense her owner's agitated state as well, quickening its pace a bit more.
    ```

 Chapter 382 The Essence of the Innate

    In the secret room.
    Qinchuan sat cross-legged, his aura fully contained within, as the True Qi inside his body flowed and circulated unceasingly like a living stream.
    As he swallowed the Awakening Pill that emanated a five-colored divine luster,
    instantly, it was as if cold water had been poured into a boiling oil pan.
    The Innate True Qi within his body, which had been operating in an orderly fashion along a predetermined route, suddenly exploded with a roar at that moment.
    The True Qi in the meridians around his body surged toward his spine like a raging river at that moment, all vying to be the first to rush there.
    The spine is the pillar of the human body, akin to a column that connects heaven and earth. Once the Innate True Qi enveloped the spine, the pure and flawless Innate True Qi began to refine his spinal bone.
    He felt as if he had immersed himself in a profound and mysterious realm.
    But as the Innate True Qi continued to surge inwards and refine,
    the next moment, Qinchuan's face underwent a drastic change.
    He suddenly felt that the Innate True Qi outside of his spine, as if going mad, started to drill violently into the bone, penetrating deep into the marrow.
    The spine was so fragile, and the Innate Qi, invisible and intangible, broke through the bone and entered inside in an instant.
    The Innate True Qi that entered the spinal bone began to refine the marrow within.
    The marrow, which contained the essence, was refined by the influx of Innate True Qi, feeling like countless steel needles were piercing his spine at every moment, a pain more terrifying and excruciating than bone fractures.
    He only felt as if his spine was being torn apart, vertebra by vertebra, alive, and the heart-wrenching pain that seared into the depths of his consciousness was a kind that penetrated deeply into the soul. Even his powerful Asura Divine Soul could not mask the agony that seeped into the marrow.
    Qinchuan's forehead broke out in a dense sweat, and he clenched his teeth tightly.
    Because of the extreme pain, his skin all over his body turned as red as if it had been boiled, and the muscles in his arms, shoulders, and back trembled uncontrollably at that moment, a true bone-deep suffering.
    Awakening the Innate Pupils was relatively easy and straightforward initially, but he did not expect the awakening of the Innate Marrow to be so arduously difficult.
    Qinchuan had foreseen this. The Innate Pupils, mostly affecting external factors, did not tremendously impact his later cultivation, hence the awakening process was not too painful.
    But the Innate Marrow was different; awakening the Innate Marrow was truly about marrow refinement and bone scraping, turning his mortal body into an Innate Body. The awakening process was like extracting all of the spinal bone and marrow from his body and replacing them with new Innate Marrow.
    Such a process was bound to be extremely painful.
    Yet, every bit of pain signified a corresponding gain for the future.
    Once the Innate Marrow is awakened, it is akin to unlocking the pillar connecting heaven and earth and bridging hundreds of meridians and organs within the body.
    Future cultivation would undoubtedly make great strides daily, and it would also benefit the awakening of the remaining seven major organs immensely.
    Although Qinchuan's Innate True Qi was vast as the ocean, refining and awakening this Innate Body, a being that transcended the Immortal Physique, still drained the True Qi from his body after not much time had passed.
    At this time, the Spirit Gathering Array that Qinchuan had set up around him early on also began to operate frantically, with the Spiritual Energy within Tianqing City starting to converge toward this formation in an instant.
    This Spirit Gathering Array was extraordinary, almost having the trend of draining all of Tianqing City's spiritual energy, pulling it toward the Qin Residence. The fierce Spiritual Power roared toward him like boundless river water, forming a gigantic vortex, and at that moment, Qinchuan was right at the center of this endless river's vortex.
    The Spiritual Energy gathered by this formation was rich and pure, nearly materializing as it surged into Qinchuan's body.
    Qinchuan's body was like an endless abyss, crazily absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
    A whole day passed, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth poured into his body continuously without the slightest interruption.
    If an outsider were to see this, they would surely be unable to help clicking their tongues, exclaiming how terrifying it was.
    Such a terrifyingly huge amount of spiritual energy rushing into the body would have caused even a cultivator of the Saint Realm to burst, but Qinchuan didn't show the slightest effect.
    At this time, Qinchuan's body naturally could not accommodate such a massive amount of spiritual energy, and as this spiritual energy flooded into his body, without the slightest discrepancy, it all surged into his spine and marrow, constantly refining Qinchuan's Innate Body.
    As the Innate True Qi continued to temper him, Qinchuan gradually began to adapt to this intense pain. His body, which had been shivering uncontrollably, finally started to stabilize. Eventually, his skin returned to normal, and by the end, Qinchuan could no longer feel any pain at all.
    "The Innate Marrow, finally finished!"
    After an unknown amount of time, Qinchuan let out a long breath, his eyes suddenly opened wide, bursting with a brilliant light, and his whole being underwent a heaven-shaking and earth-shattering change.
    As if responding to Qinchuan's statement, his body shuddered violently at that moment.
    Immediately afterward, a burst of extremely pure Innate Dao Qi erupted within him, his entire body glowing and glistening like jade.
    With the awakening of the Innate Marrow, spiritual energy still flowed ceaselessly into Qinchuan's meridians.
    At this moment.
    Upon inner viewing, he discovered a revolutionary change in the circulation and mobilization of the True Qi within his body compared to before.
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    Before this, the storage and circulation of Innate True Qi in his body were conducted within the meridians, but now, he found that the Innate True Qi could actually permeate into the spine connected to the meridians.
    In the journey of cultivation, whether it is the Human Race or other races, during the process of cultivation, True Qi and spiritual power are stored within the meridians and Dantian.
    The amount of True Qi and mana contained within the meridians determines the upper limit of the power of Mysterious Techniques and Divine Skills you can unleash. If your meridians are thicker and more expansive, and the circulation is smoother, then under the same Mysterious Technique and Realm, the power the Mysterious Technique can unleash is also stronger.
    This is also why Qinchuan has been continuously suppressing his own Realm, because the lower the Realm, the easier it is to expand and open up the meridians.
    When the meridians are completely smooth, with no obstructions, making breakthroughs is as natural as water flowing along its course.
    Besides the meridians, the Dantian stores a substantial amount of True Qi, which determines the duration you can continuously circulate True Qi.
    But at this moment, the Innate Qi inside Qinchuan's body could not only be stored in the meridians, but also preserved within the awakened Innate Marrow.
    The Innate True Qi stored in the spine was almost equal to all the True Qi stored in his entire body's meridians now.
    Moreover.
    This True Qi, the same as that in the meridians, could be unleashed together with Mysterious Techniques.
    That is to say, the power he could unleash using Mysterious Techniques right now would be double that of before!
    Don't underestimate this doubling; the terror within is indeed difficult to express in words, especially in the late stage when one's mana becomes more and more profound,¡ªthe benefit of doubling becomes increasingly significant.
    Furthermore.
    This is merely the benefit brought about by the awakening of the Innate Marrow. If he continues to awaken a complete Innate Body later on, breaking down the barriers of each organ in the body, allowing True Qi to be stored throughout the body, then by that time, if he wishes to unleash a hundred or even a thousand times of power, it would probably be nothing difficult.
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 Chapter 383 Danger of Dongfang Zhen

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    Ordinary cultivators and martial artists who practice cultivation techniques and divine skills need the True Qi within their bodies to follow specific meridian pathways and acupoints.
    Since meridians are scattered throughout the human body, to fully circulate and complete the cycle, it would take at least a day.
    However, at this moment, Qinchuan discovered that after opening up his backbone, the True Qi in his meridians no longer needed to follow the original pathways but could directly flow through the spine. With the True Qi circulating through the spine, the time required for a complete cycle was significantly reduced.
    The decrease in the time needed for the complete cycle indirectly amounted to an increase in cultivation speed.
    At the same time, because it bypassed many meridians, when he used mysterious techniques or divine skills, the formation of moves would also necessarily be quicker.
    Although this difference in time was only a tiny bit, in the midst of battle, a miss by a fraction could lead to an error by a thousand miles. This slight difference in time could often play a significant role, sometimes even enough to turn the tide of battle.
    "The benefits brought about by the awakening of this Innate Marrow truly did not disappoint me."
    Qinchuan murmured to himself, simultaneously beginning to feel excited about the benefits that would come from the awakening of the remaining seven major parts.
    The Innate Body, throughout the entirety of Ancient Times, had no precedent, so at this time, Qinchuan was also treading a wholly new path; he did not know what earth-shattering changes would occur after a complete awakening of the Innate Body.
    Introspecting his whole body, he calmed his agitated emotions.
    Only then did Qinchuan calm down and sit down cross-legged again, cautiously guiding the Spiritual Energy into his meridians to expand and cleanse them.
    Meanwhile, the realm he had been constantly suppressing started to gradually loosen due to the awakening of the Innate Marrow and seemed to become unstoppable.
    The Spirit Gathering Array, which had returned to calm, once again began to operate wildly. The surrounding Spiritual Energy surged into Qinchuan's body like a vortex.
    "Boom¡ª"
    The seated figure of Qinchuan suddenly burst forth with an overwhelming presence, as if he was a War God who had come from the ancient battlefields of Asuras, invincible and towering, unstoppable by anyone in this world.
    At this moment, his aura surged upwards sharply, and his realm, which had been suppressed at the peak of Meridian Opening Nine Layers, finally broke through to the realm of Spirit Martial.
    ...
    As Qinchuan immersed himself in his secluded cultivation, several days passed without his notice.
    During these days of his seclusion, an event occurred on the outside world that was enough to shock both Tianyuan and Taiyuan nations.
    Outside the Heavenly Demon Forest, after waiting at the exit for two days, people from Tianyuan and Taiyuan still did not see the figure of Eldest Prince Fu Xi.
    At this point, the individuals from the Taiyuan lineage could no longer sit still and sent people into the Heavenly Demon Forest to search.
    The search party was once again Jiang Can, Fanyao, and Dongfang Zhen's group.
    However, this time the group hadn't gone half a day into the forest before Jiang Can and Fanyao were seen stumbling out in retreat.
    They brought back a piece of news that shocked Fu Lin.
    "The Eldest Prince has fallen!"
    The moment Fu Lin heard this news, besides shock, his instinct was to feel that the news was fake.
    He knew that Fu Xi had a Supreme Saint Expert's Divine Sense protecting his body, which would activate to protect its host upon sensing danger.
    With the Divine Sense of a Supreme Saint Expert for protection, even if Fu Xi encountered a Demon beast tide, he would be able to escape unscathed. How could he possibly have fallen?
    Beyond his doubts, Fu Lin also felt a hint of joy and anticipation.
    In the Taiyuan Royal Family's struggle for the position of Crown Prince, the only competition he had was with Fu Xi. If Fu Xi had really died so inexplicably, wouldn't that mean he had become the sole successor to the Taiyuan throne?
    ```
    But the joy was fleeting, soon replaced by a wave of dread.
    He and Fu Xi had both been on a diplomatic mission to Tianyuan, and now with Fu Xi dead in the Heavenly Demon Forest and himself unharmed, the biggest beneficiary was clear at a glance.
    Indeed, the following news sent chills down Fu Lin's spine and made him break out in sweat.
    According to Jiang Can and Fanyao, Dongfang Zhen was under great suspicion of being the murderer of the Eldest Prince.
    If it were only the words of Jiang Can's family, he might not have doubted, but even Fanyao and the other dozen people could testify that Dongfang Zhen had been mingling with Qinchuan of the Tianyuan Ancient Nation at the time.
    Moreover, everyone had witnessed the corpses of the four guards who were with the Eldest Prince lying at Dongfang Zhen's feet.
    Even if Fu Lin still believed in Dongfang Zhen, he couldn't help but have his doubts.
    Who was Dongfang Zhen?
    In the whole Taiyuan, who didn't know that Dongfang Zhen was a guest in Fu Lin's house? If Dongfang Zhen was indeed the Eldest Prince's killer, then who had instructed Dongfang Zhen to do it?
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    At that moment, without any hesitation, the Eldest Prince ordered the cultivators to arrest Dongfang Zhen.
    At the same time, he sternly questioned, "Dongfang Zhen! Although the Eldest Prince and I often disagreed, how could we, being of the same lineage, allow you to strike down the Eldest Prince?" At that moment, Fu Lin was not concerned about whether Dongfang Zhen had actually assassinated the Eldest Prince; his first action was to distance himself from Dongfang Zhen.
    Dongfang Zhen looked at the Eldest Prince in disbelief, and immediately understood Fu Lin's thoughts, going from shock to confusion, and finally to resignation.
    He did not resist at all, allowing everyone to restrain him.
    Dongfang Zhen looked calmly at the Eldest Prince, and asked indifferently, "Master Fu, do you also not believe me?"
    Dongfang Zhen had always addressed Fu Lin as "Your Highness," but now he called him "Master Fu," clearly surprised and disheartened by how quickly Fu Lin had sold him out.
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    His gaze devoid of any color, there could be no greater sense of a broken heart. He couldn't believe that despite his wholehearted support and great sacrifices for the Eldest Prince's cause, at this critical juncture, the other party had decisively abandoned him without any hesitation.
    At this moment, Fu Lin didn't care whether Dongfang Zhen had killed Fu Xi or not; he needed a scapegoat, and even if Dongfang Zhen was innocent, until he was cleared of suspicion, Fu Lin had to keep his distance.
    Moreover, why had Fu Lin been rallying the family clans and cultivators all this while? Wasn't it to ascend the throne?
    Now that the greatest obstacle to his ascension had been removed, discarding Dongfang Zhen was nothing to him.
    Given the significance of the event, Fu Lin and the members of the diplomatic mission stopped worrying about the purpose of their mission and immediately took control of all the members of Dongfang Zhen's lineage, before escorting Dongfang Zhen back to the nation.
    Leaving behind a Saint known as Eunuch Li to continue investigating the cause of the Eldest Prince's death in Tianqing City, Fu Lin did not linger any longer.
    With the Eldest Prince's sudden death, the news would undoubtedly cause a sensation in the country, and he needed to rush back to soothe the members of the Eldest Prince's lineage; otherwise, chaos could break out in the Imperial City.
    He also needed to return to dispel any suspicions from his father, the Emperor.
    The Eldest Prince's death directly benefited him the most, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement now.
    However, the only downside to this situation was its connection to Dongfang Zhen.
    If it had been someone from the Tianyuan Ancient Nation, all would have been perfect.
    Once the affair here was concluded, everyone dispersed.
    At that point, Li Zhi whispered several instructions to Chen Baidao by his side.
    Upon hearing this, Chen Baidao looked perplexed, but he asked no questions and without hesitation, he stepped alone into the Heavenly Demon Forest.

 Chapter 384 The Wrath of Asura

    Qin Residence Secret Room.
    After a loud "boom."
    The door of the secret room burst apart, and once the dust had settled, a heroic figure emerged. At this moment, the aura emanating from his body was astonishingly that of the Spirit Martial Realm's fifth layer.
    Qinchuan looked at the stone door that had turned to powder before his eyes and shook his clenched fist, exclaiming in amazement.
    "Awakening the Innate Essence truly is terrifying. To exert such power at the fifth layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, most cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm would not be able to break through this formation-enchanted stone door with a single punch. Unexpectedly, my punch not only shattered the stone door but also breached the origin of the Great Formation."
    At that time.
    Suddenly, a familiar, crisp voice rang out. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire
    "Brother! You've finally left seclusion!"
    Following the voice, Qinchuan saw Qin Xiaoyu and Zhou Xi.
    He was overwhelmed with joy, his happiness from the breakthrough and the awakening of the Innate Body momentarily forgotten, as he hurried over to greet them.
    Zhou Xi's beautiful eyes shimmered as she looked Qinchuan up and down, saying gently and admiringly, "Congratulations to the young master on yet another breakthrough."
    Qin Xiaoyu bounced over and jumped into Qinchuan's arms in three steps.
    Qinchuan gently and carefully patted Qin Xiaoyu's head, as if afraid of hurting her.
    The once Asura King reincarnated through nine lives, showing such a tender and refined demeanor, would surely astound the former Divine Emperors and Ghost Emperors if they saw it.
    "Xiaoyu, you've grown quite a bit taller since I last saw you!"
    Qin Xiaoyu, merely eleven years old, was in the midst of growing. Combined with her awakening of the Myriad Laws Treasured Body in the Congyun Sect and officially starting along the path of martial arts, her body was developing even faster. This encounter found her a full head taller than before.
    Qin Xiaoyu lifted her head, her bright, big eyes brimming with vigor, and she said, "Not only has Xiaoyu grown taller, but her cultivation level has also improved a lot!"
    As she spoke, Qin Xiaoyu took hold of Qinchuan's large hand and headed towards the courtyard, while saying, "Brother, come and see Xiaoyu's training achievements these past few months! It will definitely astonish you! Even Grandpa Wu said that it's amazing for someone my age to have such a cultivation level!"
    Her manner was clearly that of someone eager to show off their rapid progress to the person closest to them, waiting excitedly for praise.
    With a glance, Qinchuan already knew her strength had reached the Condensed Truth Realm's first layer.
    Although it was only the first layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, one must bear in mind that Xiaoyu was only eleven years old, and had stepped into the martial arts path for just a few months.
    Moreover, Qinchuan had previously instructed the Supreme Elder of the Congyun Sect not to deliberately guide Xiaoyu's cultivation, simply to recite the mental method to her daily.
    Thus, it could be said that Xiaoyu had independently completed the Tempering Body Realm and entered the Condensed Truth Realm within just a few short months.
    Such a pace, if seen in others, might be called dazzling, but for Xiaoyu with her Myriad Laws Treasured Body, Qinchuan felt no surprise.
    Qinchuan did not wish to dampen Xiaoyu's enthusiastic spirits and let her lead him by the hand to the Martial Practice Field.
    As they walked, Qin Xiaoyu was also drawn by the Red Luan on Qinchuan's shoulder. Her small hands reached out for it once more.
    The Red Luan, always adept at reading the situation, understood that this little girl held an important place in Qinchuan's life. It let out a cry, held its head high, glanced at Qin Xiaoyu, and then willingly leaped onto her shoulder.
    This immediately brought another burst of joy to Qin Xiaoyu.
    Passing through the courtyard gate, there lay a massive Martial Practice Field.
    On both sides of the field, there were various weapons¡ªswords, spears, clubs, and staves¡ªarrayed and several mannequins made from different materials such as gold, silver, iron, and bronze, meant for testing one's skills.
    Qin Xiaoyu stepped onto the Martial Practice Field, prancing proudly like a little phoenix to the center of the high platform, unable to wait to show off her abilities.
    The next moment, a sudden change occurred.
    A feeling of extreme danger suddenly rose, as if a venomous snake hidden in the shadows had launched a fierce attack.
    Then, a voice sounded from the void.
    "You whelp, come meet your death!"
    Suddenly, a bright, shining dagger appeared out of nowhere, its blade gleaming with a dazzling light. The spiritual power from the great path swirled around it, and then, a dry, withered hand formed at the tip of the dagger. The hand slowly grew larger, becoming a complete arm, until finally, it was a full figure.
    The moment this figure appeared, the Red Luan perched on Qin Xiaoyu's shoulder reacted.
    With a low cry, it flew towards the assassin.
    Strangely, the assassin seemed to have already been aware of the Red Luan's presence.
    Before the Red Luan could even move, he suddenly shifted and hastily retreated, then, without a word, he jumped over the courtyard wall and fled.
    This series of sudden changes occurred extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning, and before anyone could react, the old man with the dagger had already scaled the wall and was long gone.
    It appeared he had come with the intention to assassinate Qinchuan, but after a feint and a shout, he as if he had anticipated the Red Luan's attack, made a hasty retreat with his behavior quite odd and mysterious.
    The Red Luan lunged at thin air and, spreading its wings, was about to chase after the fleeing figure.
    At this moment, Qinchuan suddenly shouted, "Little Red, to the east¡­"
    Before he could finish his sentence, two more sounds came from behind.
    "Brother!"
    Then Qin Xiaoyu's petite body was seen rushing towards one of the golden statues in the Martial Practice Field.
    At the same time, that golden statue suddenly burst apart, and a young man in white robes emerged, revealed to be Leng Yi.
    In Leng Yi's hand was a dagger that glittered with silver light, transforming into a streak of cold gleam, like a blade forged from eternal ice, stabbing toward Qinchuan, with the killing intent arriving before the blade did.
    But at that moment, Xiaoyu had already leapt into action, her fragile body blocking in front of him.
    In this critical juncture, Leng Yi had no time for thoughts and swung his hand, releasing a surge of green True Qi, which formed a palm imprint, pressing down toward Qin Xiaoyu.
    With a "Boom!" a loud noise, Qin Xiaoyu's body took a heavy blow and was sent flying backward.
    This change happened so fast. Zhou Xi, who had been outside the courtyard door, heard the commotion and only arrived now. As she entered, she saw the frail figure of Qin Xiaoyu being struck and launched through the air.
    Quick as a whip, Zhou Xi immediately caught Qin Xiaoyu in her arms.
    Seeing Qin Xiaoyu continuously spitting blood, her complexion wilted, her petite cheeks turning deathly pale.
    Qinchuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and a boundless fury and killing intent surged within him.
    He had already noticed Leng Yi hidden inside the statue, but his initial focus had been on another of the two assassins, the elder Mo Ying, who first appeared.
    That Mo Ying had only been an avatar, while his true body was far off, three miles east of the Qin Residence, which was precisely what Qinchuan had been about to warn the Red Luan about.
    As for the assassin within the statue, he had not given him much importance; at that moment, he was not even qualified to withstand a single strike from Qinchuan.
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    They had planned to use Mo Ying's avatar to divert the Red Luan's attention and lead it away. Once the Red Luan was distant, the assassin within the statue would rise suddenly, catching Qinchuan off-guard with an unexpected assassination attempt.
    But, try as they might, they had not anticipated that Qin Xiaoyu would discover the assassin in the statue and confront him face-on, forcing the hand of the killer to reveal himself earlier than planned.
    With her weak strength, how could she be a match for the Spirit Martial Realm assassin, Leng Yi?
    That led to the scene of Qin Xiaoyu being hit and sent flying by the opponent's palm blow.

 Chapter 385 Instructions

    After a deep conversation with Qinchuan at the Exquisite Pavilion, Li Zhi had returned, his mind made up about Qinchuan's identity.
    Qinchuan's true identity must be that of a reincarnated Great Emperor, or perhaps even a being beyond that!
    Thus, he dared not show any neglect or delay in following Qinchuan's instructions.
    After the conclusion of the contests in the Heavenly Demon Forest, Li Zhi had promptly taken care of the Taiyuan Royal Family members before hurrying toward the Qin Residence without delay.
    When he was still several miles from the Qin Residence,
    suddenly, a scarlet aura burst forth from the Qin Residence, a blood-colored killing intent soaring to the heavens, painting the sky above the mansion crimson. Waves of Asura Qi enveloped this realm; it was the oppressive force of limitless rage.
    Even though Li Zhi was miles away, at that moment, he felt as if he had plunged into the Purgatory Field of Asura. His heart skipped a beat, and an instinctive fear arose, sending chills down his spine.
    It was that familiar sensation that Qinchuan had once experienced within the Exquisite Pavilion.
    Then, a giant flaming bird, engulfed in roaring flames, shot up from the Qin Residence, plunging toward the east.
    "Damn it! Which blind fool dared to provoke this guy?" Li Zhi inwardly cursed.
    "This aura, something must have happened." With no hesitation, Li Zhi moved swiftly, his entire being shooting towards the Qin Residence.
    Although Li Zhi did not possess the same innate talent in Martial Arts as Li Shu, being born into the Imperial Family and one of the princes highly regarded by the Royal Family, he had inexhaustible cultivation resources. He had already reached the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and it did not take long for him to arrive at the Qin Residence.
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    When Li Zhi rushed into the Qin Residence, he found the courtyard eerily silent. There was not a sound in the world, dreadfully quiet.
    Next, a scream from the direction of the Martial Practice Field shattered the tranquility. The voice was full of fear and agony, as if a ghost had crawled out from the depths of hell, sending shivers down one's spine.
    He dashed toward the Martial Practice Field.
    The painful and hoarse screams grew louder, like a ghost claiming lives, terrifying and trembling with fright.
    When he reached the Martial Practice Field, he was shocked by the sight before him.
    Qinchuan stood there, his expression fierce and frightening, his eyes bloodshot with rage and resentment.
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    In front of him stood a golden bronze figure, and atop it, a bloody person with an indistinguishable face was fixed in a spread-eagled position on the metal effigy.
    With one hand cradling a girl, Qinchuan used the other to hold a dagger, repeatedly cutting into the skin of the person before him, as if to unload all his fury onto this individual.
    With each cut, the bloody person let out a painful scream.
    With each cut, blood sprayed out, splattering onto Qinchuan.
    Qinchuan stood there drenched in blood, holding a girl no older than ten¡ªher body also covered in the pungent red blood.
    It was no longer discernible whether the blood belonged to the assassin or someone else.
    The skin on the bloody person's body had already been lacerated by Qinchuan; there wasn't a single piece of intact skin left, their face so mangled it was unrecognizable.
    A normal person would have fainted from such excruciating torture, but Qinchuan persistently scraped with the knife, while also feeding him the Healing Sacred Medicine to keep him acutely conscious, unable to find the relief of death.
    He could only watch helplessly as his skin was sliced open, his flesh stripped away.
    The scene was exceedingly bloody and terrifying, and even Li Zhi, accustomed to the Royal Family's penal department's judgments, couldn't help but shudder.
    Qinchuan methodically wielded the knife, flesh stripped from the body, piece by piece.
    Before long, aside from the head, only a complete skeleton remained on Leng Yi's body, the white bones chillingly exposed without a trace of flesh.
    Only Leng Yi's Divine Sense remained, utterly suppressed within his mind by Qinchuan, terrifyingly lucid.
    Leng Yi watched with his own eyes as the flesh on his body was sliced off, one cut after another, until only a skeleton remained.
    His Divine Sense trembled continuously, and he was afraid. As an assassin, he felt an unprecedented fear and eeriness.
    What kind of monster had he attempted to assassinate?
    He also understood why the leader had offered such a high bounty for this task.
    At this moment, all he had was endless regret, regretting that he had taken this job, regretting coming to Tianqing City.
    "This man is a devil, he is a devil!"
    "If I am given another chance, I will definitely not come to Tianqing City again!"
    But in the next moment, his consciousness stayed in that instant, his Divine Sense dissipated, and his True Spirit had already been directly crushed by Qinchuan.
    At this time, Red Luan also returned, carrying in its mouth an old man with a bloody hole in his stomach and a deathly pale complexion.
    That old man was Mo Ying, the very first assassin's True Body, now crippled by Red Luan's destruction of his Qi sea and Golden Pill, unable to cause any more trouble.
    "Lock this man up for now, I will come to interrogate him later," he said, and then he entered the Secret Room alone, holding Qin Xiaoyu in his arms.
    Just now, Qinchuan had watched as Qin Xiaoyu's small body was struck and sent flying.
    In that instant, he abruptly felt a sense of disorientation, as if he had seen that scene from nine lives ago.
    In his trance, he saw a beautiful and stunning figure.
    That day, she stood in front of him without the slightest hesitation, just as Xiaoyu had done.
    Qin Xiaoyu's small and exquisite body overlapped with that beautiful figure, turning into a shadow of blood.
    So familiar, heartbreakingly so.
    In that moment, Qinchuan felt momentarily possessed by demon, capable of controlling his emotions, but he ultimately chose not to suppress the demon within his heart and allowed himself to indulge.
    This led to the scene witnessed by Li Zhi.
    Luckily, Qin Xiaoyu possessed the Myriad Laws Treasured Body and, although her Realm was not high, had already begun to harness the power of the Treasured Body, which could immunize her from some Dao Magic injuries.
    Furthermore, the assassin's real target was Qinchuan, which meant the blow that struck Xiaoyu was not with his full strength.
    Therefore, although Xiaoyu was seriously injured, her life was not in danger. With some time to recover, she would return to normal.
    The first thing Qinchuan did after regaining clarity was to heal Qin Xiaoyu's wounds.
    Zhou Xi and Li Zhi were aware of Qinchuan's intentions. Li Zhi did not leave; instead, he stayed and personally guarded the door to the Secret Room.
    Meanwhile, Red Luan had transformed to the size of a mighty eagle, perching atop the beams of the Mansion, its Divine Sense spread out like a canopy overhead, covering several miles around, ensuring that no more assassins could approach.
    It took Qinchuan a full two hours to stabilize Qin Xiaoyu's condition.
    After two hours, Qinchuan stepped out with a casual stride, and Zhou Xi and Li Zhi came over to inquire about Xiaoyu's injuries.
    Upon hearing that Xiaoyu was out of danger, both of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
    Zhou Xi, having made acquaintance with Xiaoyu, genuinely worried for her.
    Li Zhi's concern was more for Qinchuan, knowing the terror behind the murderous intent that had surged earlier. If anything had happened to Qin Xiaoyu, it was possible that Qinchuan would turn the world upside down.
    At this point, Qinchuan turned to walk towards the room where Mo Ying was held captive. Li Zhi, following behind Qinchuan, naturally understood his intention to press Mo Ying for information and was unsure whether he should follow.
    Just as he hesitated, Qinchuan's indifferent voice came through: "Come along, there are some matters I need you to handle!"
    Upon hearing this, Li Zhi was overjoyed, knowing that Qinchuan truly regarded him as one of his own, and he hurriedly trotted after him.

 Chapter 386 The Astonishing Spirit Stone

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    When Qinchuan rushed to the room where Mo Ying was located, the scene before his eyes made Qinchuan's brow furrow.
    "I've been careless! I should've thought of this earlier," Qinchuan muttered to himself.
    He looked at the already stiff corpse with a darkened face¡ªMo Ying had long poisoned himself to death. Judging from the body, his death was about two hours past, which meant he probably had taken the poison at the moment he was captured by Red Luan.
    As an assassin, the rule of thumb was to kill in one strike. If the first strike failed, immediate escape was the next step.
    If captured, to prevent torture and forced confessions, assassins most often chose to take their own lives with poison.
    Just now, when he captured Leng Yi, because he crippled the opponent with a single move and then sealed the opponent's acupoints and body with True Qi, the opponent had no chance to commit suicide.
    Although Red Luan had lived long enough, he had rarely experienced the vicissitudes of the human world and did not understand the tricks involved, hence he was fooled into letting the old fellow take poison.
    At the time, anger had clouded Qinchuan's mind, and he had also forgotten about this possibility.
    Now that Mo Ying was dead, Qinchuan did not waste any more time on the body. He walked over and searched Mo Ying, taking a storage ring from him.
    Qinchuan's Divine Sense probed into Mo Ying's storage ring, finding that Mysterious Crystals and Purple Mysterious Crystals took up most of the space.
    Mysterious Crystals are important resources for cultivation and Qi training for both Cultivators and Martial Artists. Whether it's cultivation, Formation Setting, or purchasing items, one cannot do without Mysterious Crystals. An assassin with the cultivation level of a Great Saint would naturally possess a considerable number of Mysterious Crystals.
    Qinchuan glanced at them and saw about five thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals and ten million Mysterious Crystals¡ªa sum far exceeding that of ordinary Great Saints. This left Qinchuan clicking his tongue in amazement at the wealth-collecting skills of the assassin profession.
    Beyond that, there were several manuals of advanced assassin techniques and Divine Skills, as well as a high-rank movement technique.
    The movement technique was graceful yet stable, and within its stability was an agility that happened to suit Li Zhi, so Qinchuan directly tossed it to him.
    Although Qinchuan disdained the technique, it was after all a movement technique found on a Great Saint and was comparable to a Heaven Rank Divine Skill, which made Li Zhi quite happy.
    Besides a few mental methods, Mo Ying's storage ring contained a large number of Heavenly Treasures Materials. Qinchuan took a brief look and, although most of the Spiritual Medicines were quite valuable, none were ones that he needed.
    He kept them anyway; even though he had no use for them at the moment, they might come in handy for Alchemy in the future.
    Finally, Qinchuan's Divine Sense scanned over a Spirit Stone.
    The stone seemed ordinary at first glance, but from the moment he saw it, he felt a sudden stirring in his heart as if something inside was drawing him.
    An indescribable feeling!
    The next moment, the Spirit Stone appeared in Qinchuan's palm, and as his Divine Sense delved into it, his brow furrowed.
    Inside the Spirit Stone was only one sentence: "Qinchuan, beware of a Divine Level Fierce Beast protecting the way, be extremely cautious."
    This sentence was clearly a warning meant for the two assassins, informing them in advance of the threats near Qinchuan. Judging by the traces of decay in the Dao patterns inscribed on the Spirit Stone, this sentence had been engraved a month ago.
    No wonder Mo Ying had used an Illusion Transformation avatar earlier to draw Red Luan's attention. It turned out the opponent had already been aware of Red Luan's existence.
    However, Qinchuan was now beset with a nagging doubt in his mind.
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    The headquarters of the Shadow Hall was located in Flying Swallow City, the capital of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, but how did they come to know about the existence of the Red Luan a month ago?
    The Red Luan had only followed Qinchuan after his visit to the Fen Tian Sect. Since then, he had never left the Burning Heaven Sect. Originally, those who knew about the existence of the Red Luan all had prohibitions implanted by Qinchuan, making it absolutely impossible for them to leak this information.
    It was only after Qinchuan arrived in Tianqing City that he didn't conceal the presence of the Red Luan, but those people had only become aware of the Red Luan's existence in the past few days, definitely not a month ago to inform the people of the Shadow Hall.
    Qinchuan gazed into the distance, his Innate Pupils whirling madly, a blazing light shooting toward the faraway, as if trying to see through the heavenly paths of this world, reaching directly to the distant Shadow Hall, but ultimately unable to perceive the underlying truth.
    Qinchuan furrowed his brows and muttered to himself, "Could it be that there was one who slipped through the net in the Burning Heaven Sect and escaped?"
    However, he immediately shook his head, "Impossible, the Minor Zhoutian Starry Sky Formation covered more than half of Fusang Mountain, leaving no one overlooked."
    He had absolute confidence in his own strength and the power of the Great Formation.
    Qinchuan also found a flaw in these words, they only mentioned that Qinchuan had a divine-level fierce beast guarding him but didn't expressly state it was the Red Luan.
    Divine-level fierce beasts are divided into nine ranks, and the strength of divine beasts of different levels greatly varies. A first-rank divine beast's strength is between an early-stage Saint and an intermediate-stage Saint of the human race, a second-rank divine beast is equivalent to between a mid-stage Saint and a late-stage Saint, a third-rank is comparable to a peak-stage Saint, and so on, with the strongest ninth-rank divine beast being comparable to a Supreme Saint at its peak level within the human race.
    Although Mo Ying had been warned early, he certainly only considered it a low-rank divine beast guarding Qinchuan.
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    the two set up this stratagem for the sake of caution, not revealing their true forms right away but instead using an avatar to draw Qinchuan's divine beast, following which Leng Yi would seize the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Qinchuan.
    What the two never anticipated was that the spirit stone referred to not a low-rank divine beast, but the Red Luan that exceeded the ninth-rank divine beasts, nor did they foresee that Qinchuan, with his Spirit Martial fifth-rank realm, would shatter Leng Yi, at the peak of Spirit Martial Nine Layers, with a single punch, causing both to perish.
    "Perhaps I must personally go to the Shadow Hall in search of this answer."
    Just as he withdrew his Divine Sense, the next moment, the spirit stone suddenly underwent a strange change.
    The inscribed phrase within the spirit stone, "Qinchuan, has a divine-level fierce beast guarding him, be extremely careful," gradually transformed as if rippling like water, reshuffling.
    The words broke down before Qinchuan's eyes, becoming disorganized and akin to short, rough sticks.
    But soon after, those sticks began to change again, forming new characters.
    Before long, that line of text astonishingly transformed into a completely new phrase.
    "Qinchuan, congratulations!"
    "Congratulations? What for?" Qinchuan looked at the phrase within the spirit stone, puzzled by its baseless proclamation.
    However, Qinchuan was more astonished and dubious of their methods¡ªthe spirit stone was a special type of crystal stone, compatible with the human race's Divine Sense because of the principles it contained, therefore one could use Divine Sense to leave traces and inscriptions within it.
    However, the process of leaving these inscriptions was irreversible, meaning that once characters were etched into the spirit stone, they could not be erased and re-engraved.
    The recent reformation of the text within the spirit stone clearly surpassed Qinchuan's understanding.
    The spirit stone seemed to hear Qinchuan's words, and in the next moment, the text transformed again, arranging into a new sentence.
    When Qinchuan made out the new phrase, his pupils suddenly contracted, his body hair stood on end in an instant, and an intense sense of danger welled up from the depths of his heart.
    For the text in the spirit stone read: "Congratulations on awakening the Innate Essence!"

 Chapter 387 Murderous Intent Surges

    "Congratulations on awakening your Innate Vein!"
    Several huge characters were clearly imprinted in Qinchuan's Divine Sense, exuding an overwhelming divine might that even gave him a sense of oppression.
    At this moment, Qinchuan couldn't help but feel his killing intent surge.
    Nine Lives Reincarnation, Asura Divine Soul, and cultivating the Innate Body were his greatest secrets. He had hidden them deep within for millions of years, never known to outsiders, and now they were exposed by the other party in a single sentence.
    What was even more terrifying was that he still didn't know who the other party was.
    That feeling was as if something hidden was always peeking at him, with every move he made falling into the other's field of vision.
    In his ninth reincarnation, it seemed that more and more uncontrollable forces were appearing. From the beginning, when Qinchuan discovered the self-repair of the Heavenly Dao, to the abnormalities of Divine Severing Cliff in the Refining Spirit Valley, then to the entities from the Upper Realm frequently meddling in the Lower Realm and beginning to lay out their plans, and recently, the mysterious altar he found in the Heavenly Demon Forest, as well as this soul stone that revealed his divine fate.
    All these events seemed unrelated, yet Qinchuan had a vague feeling that each incident was intricately connected.
    "Who are you?"
    Qinchuan quickly recovered, and since the other party was unwilling to show themselves, he had no way of dealing with them.
    If the other party wanted to deal with him, there were numerous ways to do so, rather than simply sending two disciples from the Shadow Hall to assassinate him.
    This time, however, the soul stone didn't respond to him, instead, its appearance suddenly began to change.
    The soul stone, which looked like a piece of beautiful, lustrous jade, had its inner green color gradually transform into a misty vapor, drifting through heaven and earth and dissipating into nothingness.
    By the time the jade green color had completely vanished, the soul stone ultimately turned into a crystal clear, perfect piece of jade. Despite its smoothness and flawlessness, it had no special aura inside, clearly just an ordinary piece of jade.
    "Strange, why does this jade seem so familiar?"
    Qinchuan examined the beautiful jade that had transformed from the soul stone and murmured to himself.
    This jade was just an ordinary kind commonly found on the Divine Wilderness Continent, which might be used for decoration and treasured by families without cultivation levels. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    But in the world of cultivation, this object was a piece of trash, not even as good as Mysterious Crystal, something that cultivators and martial artists wouldn't even stoop to pick up off the roadside.
    Yet at this moment, Qinchuan had a deja vu feeling, as if he had a bond with it, making him feel strongly that he had a significant connection with this piece of jade.
    However, despite his Soul caressing it, and even with the radiance of the Innate Pupils shining upon it, he ultimately could not discern where this bond came from.
    Shaking his head, he decided to keep the piece of jade, perhaps he would remember something about it later.
    Besides, there was nothing else of value in Mo Ying's storage ring.
    "The other party is... from Shadow Hall? They dared to cause trouble in Tianqing City, completely disregarding the Tianyuan Royal Family."
    After leaving the room, it was only then that Li Zhi cautiously asked behind him in a probing tone.
    In fact, Li Zhi had already known the answer. Who would have the audacity to cause trouble in Tianqing City and even dare to brazenly attempt an assassination in the Qin Residence, which was publicly a property of the Royal Family, if not for those money-grubbing desperados from Shadow Hall? Ordinary people would not dare to do so.
    Most importantly, Li Zhi had just obtained a movement technique, which had confirmed to him that the assailants were indeed assassins from the Shadow Hall.
    His question was really about asking Qinchuan whether or not the Imperial Family should step in and suppress Shadow Hall.
    Shadow Hall, though troublesome to deal with, and with its headquarters in the ancient kingdom of Great Yan's Flying Swallow City, even if Tianyuan Nation wanted to dispatch cultivators on a large scale to subjugate it, this would inevitably lead to a backlash from the Great Yan Royal Family.
    However, this organization was like a cancerous tumor; even the Great Yan Royal Family had a difficult relationship with it. Thus, Li Zhi could afford to pay some price to ask the Great Yan Royal Family to join forces against it.
    Earlier, Qinchuan had called the Eldest Prince for this very reason, originally intending for him to start dealing with Shadow Hall.
    But now it seemed that Shadow Hall was not the true mastermind; behind it lurked an even greater enemy.
    At this moment, he shook his head and spoke slowly.
    "Shadow Hall is not an urgent matter for the moment, the other side will not send assassins again so soon. Your task now is to quickly grasp the situation in the court and smooth out the obstacles within Tianyuan Nation."
    The situation in the court Qinchuan spoke of naturally referred to the Third Prince, and the internal obstacles referred to sects like Jiuli Ghost Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect.
    Li Zhi naturally understood what Qinchuan meant, bowed his head, and replied, "Thanks to the young master, Tianyuan has seized the long-disputed Mysterious Crystal Mine from the Taiyuan lineage in this competition. My prestige has soared in the court, many important ministers and military generals have begun to lean towards me, and even the emperor is overjoyed.
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    Additionally, the emperor's health is declining more each day, and he seems to be eager to appoint a successor. According to the eunuch Li Gonggong beside my father, it seems this matter will be settled in the next few days."
    As for the many sects within Tianyuan Ancient Nation, it'll take some time..."
    Speaking to this point, Li Zhi's voice gradually trailed off.
    Qinchuan naturally understood his meaning.
    The Jiuli Ghost Sect had a Quasi-Emperor at its helm; even though they lost ten elders in the Burning Heaven Sect that day, a camel that is thin is still bigger than a horse, and ordinary sects did not dare to provoke them.
    Unless the Tianyuan Royal Family deployed a Great Emperor or gathered enough saints to form a military formation capable of contending with a Quasi-Emperor.
    Speaking to this point, Qinchuan interrupted him, his tone shifting as he asked, "Have you prepared the spiritual medicine ingredients I asked you to prepare the other day?"
    Li Zhi handed over a storage bag and passed it on, saying, "As you instructed, I went to the national treasury and bought a large amount of these medicine ingredients from the spiritual medicine shops around the country. But given the limited time, I've only managed to gather materials for two hundred Great Dao Pills."
    The bag contained materials for refining Great Dao Pills. Although the materials were not exceedingly rare, they were also not very common. For Li Zhi to collect two hundred sets in just a few days was remarkable.
    But when Qinchuan took the storage bag, he shook it, and then frowned, saying, "Two hundred is a bit too few."
    He had already decided to head to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb in a few days. That place was full of unknowns, and it was uncertain how long it would take to return. These mere two hundred pills were just a drop in the bucket for the first batch of cultivators.
    Li Zhi was immediately embarrassed.
    Qinchuan changed the subject, suddenly asking, "What about Dongfang Zhen?"
    Li Zhi's eyes flashed with admiration, and he replied with respect, "It happened exactly as Young Master Qin said, Dongfang Zhen is suspected of plotting to assassinate the Taiyuan Eldest Prince and is now being escorted back to the country." Li Zhi sighed deeply and shook his head, "Fu Xi was killed, and that's a grave crime. Even though he possesses the Ming Wang Body, I fear no one would dare to protect him. It's truly regrettable."
    After a moment, he shifted the topic, saying, "By the way, Elder Chen has already gone to the Heavenly Demon Forest, acting according to your instructions. We might even have some news today."
    By this time, Qinchuan had already pocketed the storage bag with the two hundred Great Dao Pills and nodded his head calmly, saying, "When he returns, have him come to the Qin Residence immediately."
    Li Zhi replied, "Rest assured, Young Master Qin, I've already instructed Elder Chen to come directly to you after he is out."
    No sooner had Li Zhi finished speaking than an exuberant voice came from outside the Qin Residence.
    "Chen Baidao requests an audience with Young Master Qin!"

 Chapter 388 The Memory of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insect

    Chen Baidao hunted demonic beasts in the Heavenly Demon Forest for three full days.
    Moreover, he spent those three days hunting the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects exclusively.
    The Thousand-Eyed Demon Insect, being one of the most common and least powerful demonic beasts in the Heavenly Demon Forest, was no longer than a few inches and typically ranked as either a First Rank or Second Rank demon beast, with the strongest barely reaching Third Rank.
    At Chen Baidao's current cultivation level of Great Saint Realm Early Stage, he could crush tens of thousands of Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects with a single hand.
    Yet, Qinchuan's instructions had greatly puzzled him. According to what the Eldest Prince had said, Qinchuan wanted him to kill them one by one without damaging their demon cores.
    These little creatures were weak and small; Chen Baidao barely had to exert any force before the cores would be damaged, so he had to be extremely careful during the hunt, afraid that a bit too much force would shatter the cores outright.
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    The demon cores of these creatures were only the size of fingertip pearls¡ªalthough shiny and lustrous, they contained no medicinal properties or special effects and were regarded as trash that no one would bother picking up off the street.
    He had no idea why Qinchuan had sent him to the Heavenly Demon Forest to hunt these creatures, or why he was asked to collect their demon cores¡ªwhat was he intending to do with them?
    Chen Baidao looked at the courtyard floor, which was covered with demon cores of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects. Although these pearl-sized, dark and shiny cores had no practical use, their spread across the ground looked somewhat attractive.
    A sense of mischief crossed his mind, "Could it be that Young Master Qin likes these things, perhaps to pave the ground with?"
    The next moment.
    Qinchuan suddenly spoke, "I will transmit a secret technique to you. Later, you will use this secret technique on these demon cores."
    As he spoke, Qinchuan stepped forward, not allowing anyone to react, and touched his finger to Chen Baidao's forehead.
    Instantly, Chen Baidao felt a secret technique appear out of nowhere within his divine sense.
    Chen Baidao, being exceptionally talented in cultivation as well, and with Qinchuan's simple technique, soon had it mastered.
    Once Chen Baidao had grasped the secret technique, Qinchuan then continued, "Next, you'll operate the mental method and channel mana into these demon cores."
    Although he had no idea what Qinchuan's strange series of actions were for, Chen Baidao still followed the instructions. His entire being surged with energy, and his mana poured out like a raging sea, spreading rapidly in all directions and instantly enveloping the surrounding demon cores.
    As Chen Baidao channeled mana into the demon cores scattered on the ground, something miraculous happened.
    Suddenly, atop each of the pearl-sized demon cores of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects, images began to appear in the air.
    Looking at the images floating in thin air, Chen Baidao felt they were strangely familiar. Upon closer inspection, he realized with shock that they were scenes from within the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    "What's going on here? How can we see scenes from inside the Heavenly Demon Forest right in this place?" Chen Baidao exclaimed in astonishment.
    Qinchuan shook his head and corrected him, "To be precise, it's not that we are seeing what's inside the Heavenly Demon Forest, but rather we are viewing the memories stored within the demon cores of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects."
    "The memories of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects!?" Both Chen Baidao and Li Zhi were taken aback, looking at each other in confusion.
    "Yes, these images are indeed the memories of the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects. Unlike other species and demonic beasts, the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects cannot develop divine sense throughout their lifetimes; instead, their memories are stored within their demon cores. We can utilize certain methods to reemerge these memories from the demon cores, and thus, we can witness scenes from the past."
    With this explanation, and recalling Qinchuan's earlier instructions to Chen Baidao to specifically hunt Thousand-Eyed Demon Insects near the area where the Eldest Prince had perished, both Li Zhi and Chen Baidao began to comprehend Qinchuan's true intentions.
    "Young Master Qin, do you intend to clear Dongfang Zhen's name and find the real killer of Fu Xi?"
    While sifting through countless demon cores and scrutinizing the memories within, Qinchuan said, "Dongfang Zhen has been with me the whole time; he could not possibly have killed Fu Xi. As for who the real murderer is, I've known for some time, but I understand that my knowledge alone cannot be considered evidence. This thing is for those fellows from the Taiyuan Ancient Nation to see."
    At this point, Qinchuan suddenly paused, "Found it."
    All eyes turned toward him.
    They saw that from the demon core Qinchuan held, an image projected.
    In the center of the frame was a disheveled youth¡ªnone other than Fu Xi.
    Behind him, several men guarded in all directions, protective circles formed around him.
    As Chen Baidao continued to infuse mana into the demon core, the scene began to move.
    Just then, one of the middle-aged men behind Fu Xi raised a golden staff and thrust it violently toward Fu Xi's back.
    Taken by surprise, Fu Xi turned around with difficulty, looking incredulously at the middle-aged man before him, but before he could utter a single word, his life and spirit dissipated.
    Last of all, the picture lingered on the face of the man holding the golden staff.
    It was no other than a martial artist who used to follow Jiang Can¡ªone Qinchuan vaguely remembered was named Jiang Ling.
    Now that he had found evidence that Dongfang Zhen was not the murderer, Qinchuan did not delay and immediately instructed Chen Baidao to make a trip to the Taiyuan Ancient Nation himself.
    To present this evidence and rescue Dongfang Zhen from the clutches of the Taiyuan Royal Family, and to bring him back to Tianqing City.
    Although Dongfang Zhen had once refused to join Qinchuan in the Tianyuan branch, after these events¡ªespecially Fu Lin's betrayal¡ªDongfang Zhen must have completely lost faith in the Taiyuan branch.
    To save him at a critical moment and then enlist him into the Tianyuan branch would be effortlessly done.
    After Chen Baidao took his leave, Li Zhi looked at Qinchuan with a strange expression, exclaiming, "Young Master Qin, had you foreseen Fu Xi's death, and moreover, anticipated that the accusation would be placed on Dongfang Zhen?"
    Qinchuan, indifferent, replied, "On that day, Fu Xi was supposed to die at my hand but it was Dongfang Zhen who personally intervened and pleaded for his life, allowing him to dodge that fate. Yet it seems his life was destined to end, unaware that the guard by his side for many years had long been bought by someone else."
    It turned out.
    That day, in the Heavenly Demon Forest.
    When Qinchuan and Dongfang Zhen encountered the group of four including Jiang Can, Qinchuan had already sensed Fu Xi's qi on them. Though faint, it was impossible to conceal from Qinchuan's potent soul and Divine Sense probing. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Moreover, Jiang Can and the others purposefully asked about the Eldest Prince and framed Dongfang Zhen.
    At that moment, Qinchuan had already concluded that the Eldest Prince had been killed by these men, and he even guessed the events that would unfold subsequently.
    These people would definitely pin the blame on Dongfang Zhen.
    Qinchuan had been considering how to persuade Dongfang Zhen to come to Tianyuan Nation; though he saw through their conspiracy, he remained silent and did not expose them immediately.
    Instead, he later ordered Chen Baidao to go hunt the Thousand-Eyed Demon Insect in the Heavenly Demon Forest, using this as a way to save Dongfang Zhen from the Taiyuan Royal Family afterward.
    After hearing Qinchuan's explanation, Li Zhi sighed deeply; although Qinchuan spoke lightly, an ordinary cultivator would not be able to deduce the events of the next few days from these subtle clues, let alone come up with a response strategy.
    Such tactics, in the Dao of Foresight, could be called 'seeing the imperceptible'; even the seasoned Daoists of Tianji Sect would find it difficult to achieve. At that moment, Li Zhi's reverence for Qinchuan climbed several levels once again.

 Chapter 389 Spirit Martial City

    Over the next few days, Qinchuan secluded himself and refined all two hundred of the Great Dao Pills for the Eldest Prince.
    Although the Eldest Prince no longer harbored the slightest doubt about Qinchuan, when the Great Dao Pills finally lay in his hands, he couldn't help but be overwhelmed with excitement, brimming with high spirits as if the unification of the Divine Wilderness Continent was right before his eyes.
    Qin Xiaoyu's injuries were not serious, and with the Spirit Pills and True Qi that Qinchuan refined and channeled for him, he recovered completely in just three days, bouncing around and dragging Qinchuan all over for leisurely strolls.
    Qinchuan, too, enjoyed a rare few days of leisure, touring the entire Tianqing City with Xiaoyu.
    During this time, the Ling Butterfly that had been left behind at the Burning Heaven Sect also sought him out, bringing news from Chi Shan.
    After a period of conquest, the Burning Heaven Sect had pacified the surrounding Heavenly Sword Sect, Red Blood Sword Sect, Qianxing Gate, and the other nine major sects.
    According to Chi Shan, they found something extremely strange within the Qianxing Gate¡ªa mystery so profound that even the Burning Heaven ancestor, Chi Hai, could not fathom its origins. Chi Feng had been instructed to bring it to Tianqing City, thinking perhaps Qinchuan might recognize it.
    Qinchuan remembered the Qianxing chessboard he had snatched from the elder of the Qianxing Gate¡ªall imbued with Stellar Force¡ªclearly an object from the Upper Realm.
    He guessed that what they discovered in the Qianxing Gate must also be an object from the Upper Realm, which would explain why Chi Hai and the others did not recognize it.
    However, Qinchuan no longer had time to wait for Chi Feng's arrival; the Spirit Martial Great Tomb only opened on the day of the full moon each month, and the next full moon was only a few days away. If he missed it, he would have to wait another month.
    After sending a message to Chi Feng through the Ling Butterfly, telling him to seek more cooperation and exchange with the Great Emperor of Tianyuan, Qinchuan set off for the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.
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    Clans and sects rarely harbor great ambitions; they merely need to support a Great Emperor, and that would let them shine for tens of thousands of years. But in this life, he yearned to unite the entire Divine Wilderness, which apart from requiring the Eldest Prince's diligent efforts, also needed support from forces like the Burning Heaven Sect and the Exquisite Pavilion.
    With Chi Feng's intelligence, he would surely understand what Qinchuan aimed to do, and the Burning Heaven Sect would undoubtedly fully support the Eldest Prince.
    Effectively, the Eldest Prince had the backing of the Burning Heaven Sect and the Exquisite Pavilion, in addition to possessing two hundred Great Dao Pills, and his position within the Imperial Family was all but secured.
    ...
    The Spirit Martial Great Tomb was located within a continuous mountain range on the border between the Tianyuan Nation and the Great Yan Ancient Country.
    On the outskirts of the mountain range, there was a small suburban town named after the Spirit Martial Great Tomb¡ªSpirit Martial City.
    Though a small border town, it served as a vital trade route between Tianyuan and Great Yan, and being adjacent to the Spirit Martial mountain range, many cultivator martial artist mercenary groups resting here after hunting fierce beasts made it a lively place bursting with activity.
    Because only cultivators of the Spirit Martial Realm were allowed into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, after the Red Luan transported the two to Spirit Martial City, Qinchuan let her return to Tianqing City.
    Despite its small size, Spirit Martial City was very strictly managed; anyone wanting to enter had to pay fifty Mysterious Crystals first.
    Qinchuan, indifferent to Mysterious Crystals, entered the city after paying a hundred of them.
    Along the way, Qinchuan led at the front while Ding Hao¡ªlooking very much like a servant¡ªfollowed respectfully behind him.
    Perhaps it was because of Ding Hao's heartfelt devotion to his wife, risking life and death, or perhaps Qinchuan saw in him a reflection of his own past self, fearlessly committing to his purpose. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
    Qinchuan was somewhat touched, and he had repeatedly told Ding Hao that he needn't be so formal.
    But Ding Hao said, "The young master saved my wife's life, which is tantamount to saving my own life, Ding Hao. This kindness is immeasurable, and I am willing to work like an ox or horse for the young master's saddle."
    At that point, Qinchuan did not persist further, but his opinion of the man rose considerably.
    After Qinchuan entered Spirit Martial City, he looked at the bustling crowds on the streets with a strange expression and asked Ding Hao, who was behind him, "Has Spirit Martial City always been this crowded in the past?"
    Although Spirit Martial City was close to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and was an important ancient city for trade between Tianyuan Nation and Taiyuan Ancient Country, it was, after all, a remote area. Logically speaking, while somewhat lively, it should not have been so crowded that people jostled shoulder to shoulder on the streets.
    Moreover, Qinchuan noticed that among these people, there seemed to be quite a few martial artists in bright clothing and jade robes, followed by several protectors of about the Immortal Platform Realm. At a glance, one could tell they were disciples from sect families.
    One must know that although the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had heavenly opportunities, the danger within far exceeded that of other secret realms, and most who entered found it difficult to leave.
    Those who entered this place were often disciples with no hope of advancement in this lifetime due to dull talents or, like Qinchuan's father back in the day, desperate and seeking a way out for their family.
    For disciples from families with abundant cultivation resources and sharp talents, it was usually undesirable to venture within.
    Ding Hao was also somewhat puzzled at this time, shaking his head and replying, "The last time I came to Spirit Martial City, although there were not a few martial artists entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, there were far fewer than this, not even half as many. I don't know what happened during this time? Young master, please wait here for a moment, I will go and find out."
    After speaking, Ding Hao stepped forward and disappeared into the crowd.
    It wasn't long before Ding Hao returned, having found out why so many cultivators had suddenly appeared in Spirit Martial City.
    It turned out that.
    Ten days ago, an abnormal occurrence burst forth from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. The entrance, which was originally veiled in a spiritual glow, suddenly began to shine brightly, emitting a burst of five-colored divine light.
    Once this anomaly became known to the martial artists, everyone began to speculate that a spiritual treasure had emerged from within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.
    The news spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred, and in just a few days, it attracted the attention of sects and families, and countless martial artists from within tens of thousands of miles, all converging here, wishing to send people to explore the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.
    "A spiritual treasure emerged?" Hearing this, Qinchuan laughed and was unconcerned.
    He then said, "Enough, let's find a place to rest first. Whether it's a spiritual treasure or something else, we must not delay tomorrow's schedule to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb."
    No sooner had Qinchuan's voice fallen, a mocking cackling voice rose, "Hey, isn't this the chivalrous and righteous young master Ding Hao? How come young master Ding isn't staying with his dying wife, and has the leisure to stroll around with another man?"
    Upon hearing this voice, Ding Hao's expression changed dramatically, his face showing hatred, his eyes revealing a ferocious light as he looked towards the source, grinding his teeth as if he wished to tear the person apart, "Ma Jie! It's you!"
    Qinchuan followed the voice and saw that the speaker was a short man with a horse-like face and high cheekbones.
    After speaking, the horse-faced man pinched his fingers, making calculations, and then slapped his thigh as if he suddenly came to a realization, "Oh dear, I've been careless. I remember now, the half-year period has passed, and by now, your wife must have been engulfed in fierce fire, burned to ashes."
    "Ah, what a pity. Although your wife was quite fierce, she indeed looked as beautiful as a flower. She really stirred the passions of this young master. It's a shame I didn't have the chance to spend a night of spring passion with her before she perished like that¡ªtruly regrettable!"
    As Ma Jie spoke, he shook his head with an intentionally pitiful look on his face, a lewd smile creeping across it, revealing his ugliness and disgust.

 Chapter 390 Not Playing by the Martial Ethics

    "You¡­"

    "Pu¡­"

    Two sounds emerged, the first was Ding Hao''s voice speaking.

    The second was the faint sound of a spear penetrating flesh.

    Before Ding Hao could finish his word "you," the next moment, Ma Jie''s body was pierced through by a blood-colored spear, leaving him speechless, eyes wide and stunned, still unable to recover.

    Ma Jie looked incredulously at Qinchuan, unable to comprehend how Qinchuan could have suddenly struck, not even giving him a chance to react.

    Clutching onto his last breath, he pointed at Qinchuan, "You¡­ you have no respect for martial virtue!"

    His mind raced to recall any details about Qinchuan, wondering when he had offended him.

    But Ma Jie had too many enemies. Countless figures flashed through his mind, yet he couldn''t recall when he had provoked Qinchuan.

    Then, he took his last breath and no longer showed any signs of life, truly dying with his eyes open. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The incident happened too quickly. It was only now that Ding Hao reacted, staring blankly at Qinchuan, equally puzzled and not understanding why Qinchuan would suddenly kill Ma Jie.

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    Ding Hao truly wished he could grind Ma Jie''s bones to dust and skin him alive to quell the hatred in his heart, but he and his wife were unable to subdue the man when they fought together, and now alone, he stood even less chance.

    However, Qinchuan had unexpectedly made a move, easily quelling Ma Jie''s life.

    Killing Ma Jie was like slaughtering a chicken or dog to Qinchuan; he paid it no heed. Putting away his long spear, he indifferently said, "In my life, I detest two kinds of people the most, one who bullies the weak and fears the strong, and two, the adulterers, the thieves of virtue.

    "This man cultivated the Great Songyang Divine Palm. If I''m not mistaken, he must be the one who injured your wife."

    Ding Hao nodded in confirmation, "His name is Ma Jie, a flower-picking thief who does no evil deed undone. Half a year ago, my wife and I encountered him committing crimes in the Southern Prefecture, and it was quite a scene.

    "However, not only is his strength formidable, but his movement technique is also exceptional. At that time, my wife and I failed to capture him. Instead, we were injured by his counterattack. Now that Young Master Qin has removed him, it truly is a cause for universal celebration."

    Qinchuan, having lived nine lives, couldn''t be considered a major villain, but his hands were stained with countless blood, and he certainly wasn''t a paragon of chivalry, otherwise, he wouldn''t bear the name Asura.

    However, Qinchuan would never extend his Asura''s hand towards the innocent.

    Perhaps even influenced by Luo Ling''er years ago, he naturally sympathized with the weak, hence he couldn''t help but aid those confronted by bullies.

    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have subsequently captured the fierce beasts in the Great Wilderness and confined the demon beasts within the Heavenly Demon Forest when he saw members of the Human Race being hunted by various beasts and demon beasts in his later life.

    He eliminated Ma Jie in a single strike not only because of Ma Jie''s feud with Ding Hao but also because Ma Jie''s cultivated technique was the Great Songyang Technique.

    The Great Songyang Technique also had another name, Yin Harvesting and Yang Fortifying Technique, a cultivation process that involved harvesting the vital yin of women, an indisputable evil technique.

    Furthermore, in the early stages of cultivating this technique, it only required the harvesting of a woman''s vital yin without harming her foundation.

    Yet, as the cultivation of this technique progressed, the demand for women''s Yin Qi grew more and more intense, eventually even extracting their essence blood. Women who were harvested could not survive.

    If such a person were allowed to continue growing, he would inevitably become a scourge. Therefore, Qinchuan struck without the slightest hesitation.

    Qinchuan''s public assault caused a stir on the street.

    At that moment, numerous martial artists and cultivators turned their heads, "Who is this idiot? Daring to injure someone on the streets of Spirit Martial City?"

    "Spirit Martial City has long-established prohibitions against fighting and violence within the city. This person not only attacked but even killed someone. This is undoubtedly disrespecting the face of the Lord of Spirit Martial City."

    "How outrageous, he''s not just disrespecting the City Lord, it''s like digging the earth on the Dragon King''s head, completely oblivious to life and death!"

    The crowd buzzed with discussion, surrounding Qinchuan and Ding Hao, as if waiting for Spirit Martial City''s response.

    As expected, the next moment.

    Two powerful auras shot up into the sky from the direction of the City Lord''s Mansion, racing towards them.

    At the same time, a thunderous voice echoed in the void.

    "Audacious scoundrel, daring to cause trouble in Spirit Martial City, you really have the guts of a bear and the heart of a leopard!"

    The next moment, two identical-looking old men with white beards and long hair, dressed in gray robes, appeared before Qinchuan.

    Both old men had identical appearances, expressions, and clothing, as if they were carved out of the same mold.

    However, judging by the aura emitted by the two, the one on the left had reached the early stages of Dao Palace Realm while the one on the right was already at the intermediate stages of Dao Palace Realm.

    The two flanked Qinchuan and Ding Hao from the left and the right, their gazes stern.

    "You brazen scoundrel! Committing violence in the streets and completely disregarding our Spirit Martial City''s laws, surrender immediately!"

    As they spoke, the auras of the two Dao Palace experts swelled, with a fearsome pressure emanating in all directions toward Qinchuan.

    Standing behind Qinchuan, Ding Hao was not in the direct center of the pressure, but he too felt the terrifying force, struggling to breathe.

    Yet he still managed to step forward with difficulty, speaking up against the daunting pressure, "I report to you both, sirs, this cultivator named Ma Jie is an evil cultivator who thrives on wicked deeds, specializing in harvesting the primordial Yin of young girls. He caused a great uproar in Southern Prefecture in the past. Young Master Qin eliminated this evildoer to rid the people of a scourge. I hope the protectors can see that there was just cause and spare Young Master Qin."

    The two protectors visibly paused¡ªthe name Ma Jie was unfamiliar to them, but towards such evil doers who prey on young girls, they felt no sympathy whatsoever.

    As the two protectors hesitated, someone in the surrounding crowd suddenly spoke in a sarcastic tone.

    "Since Spirit Martial City has long held rules against private fights within the city, regardless of whether this person is a demon or a villain, it is ultimately this lad who has violated the regulations. May the two protectors enforce justice."

    "Without rules, there''s no order. Protectors, please punish this youth strictly!"

    These people had just seen Qinchuan''s swift actions¡ªalthough he only had the cultivation level of the Fifth Layer of Spirit Martial, his strength was quite remarkable.

    All these people had come for the unborn Spiritual Treasure within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. There was only one treasure, but as one could observe from everyone in the city at this moment, their fervor for the Spiritual Treasure was palpable.

    If they could use the City Lord''s Mansion to eliminate this competitor in advance, there would be one less rival in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb tomorrow, which would be more than welcome.

    Many martial artists also thought of this and started to instigate from the sidelines, "Yes, punish this youth severely, to uphold the city laws!"

    "For committing violence and injuring others in the street, his crime is atrocious. Please, protectors, pass judgment on this youth!"

    Qinchuan scanned the numerous martial artists around him, well aware of what was on their minds. With a haughty expression, he scorned in all directions, "A bunch of disorganized rabble. If being human is like you, all selfish and profit-seeking with no righteousness in your hearts, vainly trying to follow the Way, you are deluded indeed."

    His words were not directed at the two Dao Palace Realm cultivators but at the onlookers.

    The meaning was clear, "This young master eliminated a public nuisance, acting righteously on behalf of heaven. You all lack morals and are selfish, never destined for greatness, unable to make substantial progress on the path of cultivation."

    Many in the crowd turned red-faced with these remarks, but even more martial artists were angered, shouting in unison, "Insolent fool! How dare you speak so wildly about the Great Way!"

    The two protectors, although momentarily influenced by Qinchuan, quickly came to their senses. They were tasked with enforcing the city''s laws, and now that Qinchuan had broken them, it was time to capture him.

    Whether he was a violent offender or a champion of the people could perhaps be judged by the City Lord himself.

    Resolute, the two protectors'' auras intensified even further, pressing down on Qinchuan like towering mountains, about to crush him from above.

 Chapter 391 Show Off Ones Skill

    An early-stage cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm and an intermediate-stage cultivator were in the midst of a crowd mostly from the Spirit Martial Realm. The interweaving auras of the Dao were incredibly terrifying, creating an oppressive atmosphere that was almost suffocating.

    The surrounding spectators, seeing their objective achieved, couldn''t help but reveal smug smiles.

    If one fewer person enters the Spirit Martial Great Formation tomorrow to compete for the treasures, then there''s one less person to worry about, especially someone with considerable strength like him. If he were to enter, he could become a formidable rival.

    "Hmph, doesn''t even understand the logic that the bird that sticks its head out gets shot. How can he even survive in the Cultivation World?"

    Among the spectators, a middle-aged man with a sly look and a goatee, who was not even six feet tall, sneered with satisfaction, his mustache curving upwards involuntarily.

    His name was Huang San, and he was nearing forty this year. Stuck at the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, he saw little hope of breaking through to the Dao Palace Realm in this lifetime. That''s why he came to try his luck at the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    After arriving at Spirit Martial City, he became excited upon hearing of the emergence of a Spiritual Treasure and secretly planned to seize the treasure within the Great Tomb.

    He dreamed of finding the Spiritual Treasure in the Great Tomb, soaring to the skies, with his cultivation level skyrocketing, and achieving greatness.

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    Therefore, he had been covertly observing in the city for several days, subtly tripping up or poisoning several young talents with high potential, or inciting them to fight each other to death. He used every trick in the book to prevent those he saw as threats to his securing the Spiritual Treasure from entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Just now, it had been him who had led the sarcastic accusations against Qinchuan for indiscriminate killing.

    This tactic of using others to eliminate his problems was quite satisfying for him, and he looked around at his cheering peers with arrogance, thinking to himself, "Hmph, with just a little push from me, that kid was buried. I''m truly clever!"

    "With my superior strategies, after entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb tomorrow and taking the Spiritual Treasure, it will be a piece of cake."

    Huang San became more and more complacent as he thought about it, his goatee nearly reaching the sky, as if in his mind, the acquisition of the Spiritual Treasure was already a done deal, without a hint of dispute.

    But the next moment, the scene before him left him utterly dumbfounded.

    There stood Qinchuan, at the center of the oppressive force exerted by the two Dao Palace powerhouses, yet he was completely at ease, not showing the slightest bit of strain. In contrast, Ding Hao at his side and several low-rank martial artists of the Spirit Martial Realm couldn''t withstand the intense pressure and knelt down.

    Qinchuan casually shook his head, looking at the two with disdain, "Is this level of oppressive force meant to be tickling for this young master?"

    With a relaxed air, Qinchuan flicked his ear and said indifferently, "Even if it''s meant to tickle me, I find it too weak, you two should go back and cultivate for a few hundred more years before coming back."

    "How could this be?!"

    Huang San''s eyes widened in shock, his jaw nearly dropping to the floor, his face filled with disbelief.

    This Qinchuan was only in the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, how could he possibly withstand the combined pressure from two Dao Palace powerhouses?

    The other surrounding martial artists were equally stunned, not understanding how Qinchuan had accomplished this feat.

    "Could it be that the two protectors were deceived by this young man''s sweet talk earlier, and they intentionally let him off?"

    However, immediately a martial artist at the center of the encirclement retorted, "Impossible, although we are quite far away, it''s obvious that the two lords are going all out."

    "Could it then be that this young man possesses a treasure that can resist oppressive forces?" Another spectator suggested.

    Once this was said, many others quickly agreed, "That must be it!"

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie, the brothers, were also highly bewildered at this point. Having cultivated together for decades with a deep understanding between them, the pressure released by both was in harmony, its power far exceeding the simple sum of one plus one.

    Even many martial artists of the Dao Palace Realm found it difficult to counter the pressure released by the two; Qinchuan was just at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the brothers were convinced that he could not possibly stand up to their combined force.

    Hearing the speculation of the watching martial artists, the brothers had an epiphany and came to believe that Qinchuan used the power of a magical treasure.

    As if they were of one mind, the two brothers shouted in unison, "Hmph, relying on the power of a treasure and yet being so disrespectful to your elders. If you grow to be so arrogant and tyrannical, what will become of us? Since you''re so insolent and conceited, don''t blame me for being ruthless."

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie, the two brothers, saw that their imposing pressure couldn''t subdue Qinchuan and shouted in unison, "Watch the palm!"

    Next, one on the left and one on the right, they condensed a huge golden palm imprint, aiming it at Qinchuan''s shoulders.

    The two golden palms, as if cast from gold, contained only a faint intertwining of the Great Dao Principles, but that a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm could condense the Dao already was extraordinary.

    The spectators, feeling the overwhelming momentum of the two palms, couldn''t help but step back in unison.

    At the same time, a cultivator couldn''t help but say, "This kid is done for, resisting law enforcement and angering the two protectors."

    "Truly, a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. It was one thing to make trouble in Spirit Martial City, but to resist the City Lord''s Mansion as well."

    By this time, the onlookers were looking at Qinchuan as if he were already a dead man.

    Among them, Huang San was the most excited, as he seemed to have already envisioned the scene of collecting the Spiritual Treasure into his pocket.

    Only Qinchuan''s face lit up with pleasure, and he chuckled lightly, "Perfect timing. I haven''t had a proper chance to test the might of my body since my breakthrough. Today, I''ll use you two as practice."

    After speaking, Qinchuan''s long spear drew a massive circle in the air.

    "Swoosh~"

    "Swoosh~"

    The Innate True Qi within Qinchuan''s body rushed through his spinal column at this time, making his entire back emit a dazzling and brilliant light.

    The True Qi from his spine and meridians poured out, and Innate True Qi infused in the long spear turned his spear technique into a dragon, swift and agile, fast as the wind.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The spear thrust out a Dragon''s Roar, colliding with one of the golden palm imprints, creating an earth-shattering boom. The golden palm imprint and the spear technique exploded on contact, releasing a burst of splendid divine light. After the dazzling light passed, both disappeared without a trace.

    The other palm imprint, unimpeded by reflection, continued to suppress Qinchuan''s head with the weight of the Five Great Mountains. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just as the palm imprint was about to smash down in front of Qinchuan, he exclaimed, "Break¡ª¡ª"

    He swept his long spear horizontally, a simple but powerful spear technique sweeping towards the palm imprint. Then, it was seen that the long spear broke through the palm imprint as if destroying rotting wood, disintegrating it completely.

    "Whew¡ª¡ª"

    "How is that possible?"

    "Did this kid actually block a move from the two protectors!?"

    Huang San and the many Spirit Martial Realm cultivators watching all shook violently, their mouths agape in shock, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.

    A martial artist with Fifth Layer Spirit Martial Realm cultivation had forcefully resisted the attack of Dao Palace Realm cultivators, and it was a joint attack from two Dao Palace Realm cultivators no less.

    It is known that the Spirit Martial Realm still belongs in the category of martial artists, while the Dao Palace Realm has already connected with heaven and earth, able to transform the Spiritual Energy of the world into Mana stored around the body.

    And a martial artist uses only True Qi.

    The difference between them is as vast as the difference between the clouds and the mud.

    "Could it be that the two protectors went easy on him?"

    At this point, the crowd couldn''t help but start entertaining this thought simultaneously.

 Chapter 392 Blocking the Sky and Covering the Sun

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie, the two brothers, were even more alarmed than the onlookers at this moment.

    The other onlookers didn''t know how profound the Palm Force of their strike was.

    The strength in the Palm Force they exerted contained no holding back; even a Martial Artist at the peak of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm might not be able to withstand it.

    Yet, it was easily diffused by Qinchuan.

    The crowd was unaware that it wasn''t as easy for Qinchuan to shatter their Palm Imprints as they had imagined.

    He did not utilize the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, nor did he use the Soul Power of the Asura Divine Soul. He simply used his Physical Qi to contend against the Palm Imprints of the two, to gauge the strength of his Innate Body, now that it had awakened two Innate Organs.

    Yet the Palm Imprints, fully exerted by two Great Dao Palace powerhouses, were terrifying. A ordinary Cultivator at the Spirit Martial Realm would have likely been suppressed, and even a Dao Palace powerhouse would not dare to take on two at the same level.

    Although the Long Spear broke through the Palm Imprint, the immensely strong recoil that burst forth and traveled back through the spear shaft to his hands was like overwhelming waves. An average person could not possibly withstand it.

    The overpowering aura tore the muscles in Qinchuan''s arms, causing his veins to bulge and his knotted muscles to tremble uncontrollably.

    Yet, there wasn''t a trace of fear in him; instead, a flash of excitement swept through his eyes.

    Qinchuan''s gaze flashed, thinking that these two people were indeed good ''whetstones'' to test himself against.

    With that thought, Qinchuan bellowed out, "Again!"

    As he spoke, his Long Spear quivered in his hand, emitting a light hum akin to a dragon''s roar.

    He stamped his feet and lunged like a fierce beast towards Fang Jie.

    "Parting the Clouds to Glimpse the Sun!"

    The Long Spear thrust from his hand, blazing with a dazzling divine light that soared into the sky as if it were truly parting the clouds to see the sun, shining brightly and striking fear into onlookers.

    "This lad! How can his Spear Technique be so formidable?!"

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie saw the Long Spear transforming into a point of cold light, piercing with an invincible posture towards them. That Spear Technique seemed to contain an indomitable air that made even them feel an urge to kneel and submit.

    However, the two brothers immediately suppressed the chill in their hearts.

    Fang Ying snorted coldly.

    "All flash and no substance, watch me shatter it with a punch!" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Having said that, Fang Ying and Fang Jie moved. Changing from palm attacks to punches, one left and one right, their Fist Shadows roared out like a dragon''s cry, greeting Qinchuan''s spear move.

    But the spear, like a dragon, instantly shattered their Fist Shadows, continuing towards the two.

    At this point, Fang Ying and Fang Jie finally showed a slight change in color, realizing this youngster was indeed somewhat troublesome.

    Seeing the spear tip approaching, they didn''t hesitate at all, circulating their profound Mana, interweaving Great Dao Principles through their fists, and fiercely struck towards Qinchuan''s spear.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    When fist and spear collided, another earth-shattering explosion rang out, sending shockwaves scattering in all directions, the resulting tempest forcing people to squint their eyes.

    The next moment.

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie were both forced to step back diagonally.

    And Qinchuan was also not in good shape; he had countered both, breaking through several of their punch moves in succession.

    Currently, he was experiencing a powerful backlash, involuntarily taking a step back, as a surge of blood churned in his chest.

    However, he circulated his True Qi throughout his body, and his condition immediately reset to normal. Calmly looking at the Fang Family brothers who had staggered back three steps, he said indifferently, "Is that all you''ve got?"

    Fang Ying and Fang Jie stood to the left and right not far from Qinchuan, their expressions changing constantly.

    The two exchanged a glance, then seemed to make up their minds, nodding subtly to each other without making a sound.

    Then, the aura around both men erupted once again, their hands beginning to form seal gestures, as they shouted.

    "Eclipse the Heavens!"

    As they continuously formed gestures with their hands, an aura of the Great Dao emanated from their bodies, rising above Qinchuan''s head and beginning to condense.

    The Great Dao and the Great Dao Principles intertwined, eventually solidifying into a vast Dao Net that surged with power. The mana that exploded from within the net pressed down like a blanket, and in that moment, it truly possessed the ability to eclipse the heavens.

    It also seemed intended to trap Qinchuan within it.

    "Boy, I must admit, you do have some skills. This Divine Skill is the signature move of my brother and me. Everyone we''ve suppressed with it has been above the Dao Palace Realm. You are the first to force us to use this Divine Skill against a martial artist from the Spirit Martial Realm,"

    Fang Ying''s eyes sparkled with admiration as he looked at Qinchuan, his aura of the Great Dao in motion. The mana flowed from his body, continuously refining and solidifying the Dao Net in the air, clearly intent on suppressing Qinchuan in one fell swoop.

    At this moment, the spectators had already scattered far away, fearing the shockwaves from the impending battle might affect them.

    Despite the crowd retreating a hundred yards, the oppressive power leaking from the skyward net still choked them with a suffocating feel. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire

    "Holy shit! This kid really does have some abilities to have forced both protectors to use their famed Divine Skills."

    "Eclipse the Heavens!"

    At this time, many of the martial artists watching couldn''t help but feel excited, especially those familiar with the Fang brothers. They understood just how terrifying the Divine Skill "Eclipse the Heavens" was.

    "I''m finally going to witness this legendary Divine Skill!"

    Only Qinchuan, standing in the midst of the Dao Net array, remained calm and unmoving as a mountain.

    The murderous intent and Dao Magic forces around him ruthlessly crushed the air, set on tearing Qinchuan to pieces.

    His robust clothes flapped noisily in the Dao-driven winds, while Qinchuan held his Long Spear across his body and scoffed, "Oh? A signature move? Well then, this young master will have to experience it for himself!"

    After speaking, Qinchuan gripped his spear with both hands and his body suddenly leaped upwards.

    He soared high, lifting the Long Spear above his head. Though he looked tiny like an ant in front of the vast Dao Net above him,

    at that moment, to everyone watching, his figure seemed massive, reminiscent of an ancient deity from the legends who split divine mountains, stirring hearts and capturing spirits.

    Qinchuan''s Long Spear fiercely slashed towards the Dao Net overhead.

    "Boom¡ª"

    Qinchuan collided with the massive Dao Net, bursting forth with a blinding light.

    In that instant,

    The sky was enshrouded in mist and divine light, dazzling and blinding, preventing the Divine Sense of the onlookers from probing further.

    "What''s happening?"

    The collision between Dao Magic and True Qi obscured the view, leaving everyone clueless about whether Qinchuan had broken through the Dao Net or if he was being suppressed by it.

    Regardless of the outcome, Qinchuan''s lone challenge against the Dao Net, his godly stature, had already made a lasting impression in their minds.

    Cultivators held their breath, their eyes fixed intently on the radiant aura.

    "Is he dead?"

    "Maybe! With such a terrifying explosion and Dao suppression, there''s no way he could survive!"

    "How could there possibly be any chance of survival against the signature Divine Skills of two Great Dao Palace cultivators?"

    The many cultivators around couldn''t help swallowing hard, but still looked on hopefully, waiting for the divine glow to dissipate, hoping Qinchuan would emerge alive.

    Human emotions are strange indeed.

    When Qinchuan was targeted by the two strong Dao Palace figures, everyone was indifferent, even anticipating his punishment.

    But now, seeing Qinchuan''s overwhelming talent and how he had forced the two strong Dao Palace figures to reveal their signature Divine Skills, they hoped for a miracle, wishing that Qinchuan could survive the powerful figures'' Divine Skills.

 Chapter 393 Lord of Spirit Martial City

    As the divine radiance that filled the void gradually dissipated, a figure slowly emerged.

    At first, the figure was just a blur, but as it became clearer, everyone could finally see. Who else could it be, if not Qinchuan?

    Erect and towering, his figure was surrounded by a vibrant life force. He stood in the clouds like a war god returning from the Asura Purgatory, bathed in blood. His soul captivating and terrifying, he exuded an unmatched aura and battle intent.

    Silence!

    Dead silence!

    The silence of death!

    The martial artists and cultivators could not help but swallow their saliva, eyes wide with disbelief.

    After a moment, someone suddenly shouted aloud.

    "He''s still alive!"

    This roar broke the silence, and the crowd once again exploded into activity.

    "How is this possible!?"

    "Too terrifying, he actually blocked the joint suppression of two Dao Palace realm powerhouses!"

    "That was the combined suppression of two Dao Palace powerhouses! Is he really just a Spirit Martial realm cultivator?"

    At that moment, the crowd burst into a mix of questioning, exclamations, and cheers.

    Huang San was particularly shocked, his upward-curving beard trembling uncontrollably, and his breathing involuntarily stopping short.

    It was only then that Qinchuan glanced over the crowd and said indifferently, "It''s nothing much!"

    It was at this moment that everyone remembered that the two protectors were nowhere to be seen.

    Immediately, they dispersed to search for the figures of protectors Fang Ying and Fang Jie.

    As it turned out, the Folded Memory Divine Ability utilized by the two had consumed a substantial amount of their vitality and mana. When Qinchuan broke through the net, the overwhelming Dao Magic rebounded upon them, causing both to spew blood and fly out.

    When the crowd found the two protectors amid the ruins of the City Lord''s Mansion, they were already covered in blood, evidently no longer capable of fighting.

    The crowd finally understood that Qinchuan had not only broken through their divine skills but had also swept them away with an even greater force of Dao Magic. Otherwise, there would not have been such a severe rebound, leaving the two Dao Palace powerhouses incapacitated.

    "This kid¡ª"

    "What kind of monster is he?"

    Seeing that the two had no more strength to fight, Qinchuan was first stunned, and then pursed his lips, murmuring, "So they were beaten into submission? How come they can''t take a hit? I didn''t even use my full strength yet! Such a good opportunity to test my physical body gone just like that. Had I known, I would have held back!"

    Although Qinchuan''s voice was soft, many cultivators still heard it. Upon hearing these words, everyone felt as if they had been smacked in the face and spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration.

    "What did he say?"

    "A Spirit Martial Fifth Layer cultivator broke through the joint suppression of two Dao Palace realm cultivators and even severely injured them, and you''re still saying you didn''t use your full strength?"

    "Arrogant! Truly too arrogant!"

    When Qinchuan was trapped in the Dao net, he knew very well that it would be extremely difficult to break the suppression of two Dao Palace realm powerhouses with just the strength of his physical body.

    Even if he were to tap into the potential of his Innate Body and forcibly break through the net, the rebounding force would surely devastate his entire physical body.

    If he were to be seriously injured and delay the journey to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb the next day, that would be a minor issue. But if his foundation were damaged, that would be a serious problem.

    Therefore, he had already used a trace of the power of the Asura Divine Soul, integrating it into his spear technique. The power of the Asura Divine Soul was so terrifying that upon seeing it, the Dao Magic and laws seemed to encounter something horrific and scattered.

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    Qinchuan didn''t have to exert much effort to shatter the Dao net, turning the tables on the two Dao Palace powerhouses.

    Just as Qinchuan resolved the two protectors and was about to leave, suddenly, an unforeseen event occurred.

    ```

    Only from afar, a powerful aura that shot up into the sky erupted from the direction of the City Lord''s Mansion, filled with ferocity and slaughter, as if a War God was rolling towards this direction.

    "It''s the City Lord!"

    "To have actually disturbed the City Lord!"

    At this moment, everyone suddenly realized and exclaimed in shock.

    "This kid is doomed!"

    "To have actually disturbed the City Lord!"

    "The City Lord''s temper is not good at all, this kid broke the rules of Spirit Martial City first, and injured the Protector of Spirit Martial City after, the City Lord surely won''t let this kid off lightly!"

    And just as the multitude of Martial Artists and Cultivators were discussing and reeling in shock, that powerful aura had already arrived in front of everyone.

    Suddenly, a stout middle-aged man with a leopard''s head and ringed eyes, a swallow''s chin and tiger whiskers, towering over the crowd, stood in front of Qinchuan, this person was none other than the City Lord of Spirit Martial City¡ªYun Kuan.

    Yun Kuan glared furiously, with the aura of the Saint Realm''s early stage plainly visible. As most people in Spirit Martial City were here for the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the vast majority only had the cultivation level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and there were only a handful of Protectors in the Immortal Platform Realm, but in front of a Saint, they still didn''t measure up.

    At this moment, the City Lord stood out like a crane amongst chickens, with the Holy''s Realm possessing an absolutely powerful ability to suppress in battle.

    "Boy, who are you, to dare to cause trouble in my Spirit Martial City?"

    Yun Kuan''s aura was like a rainbow, his voice boomed like a bell, enveloping and eminent, resonating in everyone''s ears with a buzzing sound.

    "What, you want to lay hands on this young master as well?"

    Qinchuan glanced at Yun Kuan, completely calm and composed, even under the wrathful oppressive aura of a Saint, he remained utterly unaffected.

    This once more made the surrounding crowd inhale sharply, both in shock of Qinchuan''s fearlessness towards the might of a Saint and his disrespectful attitude towards the City Lord.

    "Damn! Is he a fool? To actually speak to the City Lord like that?"

    "The City Lord is a strong cultivator of the Saint Realm, wouldn''t killing this kid be simpler than squashing an ant!?"

    "Exactly, anyone with a bit of sense would''ve already admitted guilt and submitted to punishment, yet he still dares to be arrogant with the City Lord!"

    On the other hand, despite his burly and unsophisticated appearance, Yun Kuan''s thoughts were meticulous; otherwise, he wouldn''t have become the City Lord.

    Seeing that Qinchuan was not afraid of him and remained leisurely under his oppressive aura, Yun Kuan''s heart raised a few guards.

    "This kid is definitely not ordinary! Perhaps he is the disciple or descendant of some old figure who should not be provoked."

    Yun Kuan thought this and relaxed his expression somewhat, just as he was about to inquire about Qinchuan''s origins.

    Suddenly, Qinchuan revealed a Jade Token in his palm.

    "Do you recognize this item?"

    Upon seeing the Jade Token in Qinchuan''s hand, Yun Kuan''s pupils suddenly shrank and his face revealed a trace of surprise.

    After a while, his entire demeanour deflated, without a hint of his oppressive aura spreading out, and then he bowed with clasped hands, "Spirit Martial City''s thirty-second City Lord Yun Kuan, greets the young master!"

    The change was simply too sudden.

    Just moments ago, the atmosphere was tense with drawn swords and bows, and suddenly, Yun Kuan had retracted his aura and was bowing respectfully to Qinchuan.

    The Martial Artists and Cultivators watching were taken aback, their eyes wide-open, staring dumbfounded at the unexpected scene before them.

    "What... What''s going on?"

    "Why would the City Lord show such respect to a tiny figure from the Spirit Martial Realm?"

    While everyone was still in a daze, Yun Kuan lowered his voice and softly spoke, "Please, young master, come to the City Lord''s Mansion for a talk!"

    Qinchuan put away the Jade Token, his expression as serene as an undisturbed well, accepting the respectful overtone of a Saint with indifference, and said lightly, "Lead the way!" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As everyone saw Qinchuan and Ding Hao follow the City Lord straight towards the City Lord''s Mansion, the Martial Artists and Cultivators were left with countless questions swirling in their minds, unable to understand what had just happened.

    ```

 Chapter 394 Hundred Ghosts Sect

    ```

    As it turned out, the jade token Qinchuan presented was none other than the waist token of the Eldest Prince, Li Zhi.

    Having been reincarnated nine times, Qinchuan cultivated the supreme Asura Emperor Soul, but when it was inconvenient to reveal his identity, leveraging the powers of the mortal world could also be surprisingly effective.

    Although Spirit Martial City bordered the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, it was a bona fide city under the jurisdiction of the Tianyuan Nation, which also had its army stationed there.

    As the City Lord, even though Yun Kuan was stationed at the frontier, he was still governed by the Tianyuan Royal Family, so the moment he saw the character "Li" on the waist token in Qinchuan''s hand, containing a hint of the emperor''s aura, he immediately understood Qinchuan''s connection to the Tianyuan Royal Family and naturally did not dare to neglect him.

    That night, Li Zhi and Ding Hao were respectfully arranged by Yun Kuan to stay at the City Lord''s Mansion.

    All was peaceful throughout the night.

    The next morning, bright and early, Qinchuan and Ding Hao left the City Lord''s Mansion and headed for the Spirit Martial Range, making their way towards the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Upon entering the Spirit Martial Range, the surroundings immediately fell silent. The only path underfoot was a small road forged from azure gold, winding its way through bushy ancient forests.

    Intricate runes were carved onto the surface of the azurite path, twinkling with a divine light that seemed to fill the sky with stars, rendering this ancient road both mysterious and serene.

    The two traveled unabated along the azurite ancient road, and before long, they had arrived at the inner area of the Spirit Martial Range, occasionally hearing the distant roar of fierce beasts.

    In the inner area, the countless mysterious and profound runes on the ancient road glimmered more radiantly, exuding an infinite and terrifying pressure.

    It was precisely because of the terrifying pressure emanating from this ancient road that numerous fierce beasts dared not approach it, creating an exceptionally safe pathway that led straight to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Ding Hao followed behind Qinchuan, walking and exclaiming in admiration.

    "This Spirit Martial Great Tomb is located in the central area of the Spirit Martial Range, where fierce beasts roam wild, making it difficult for humans to traverse the range and reach the secret grounds. It is unknown which formidable being forcefully laid this azurite ancient road from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, providing humans with the means to journey to this secret land from ancient times."

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan shook his head and corrected, "It wasn''t to traverse the Spirit Martial Range that this ancient road was built, but rather, the ancient road existed first, followed by the Spirit Martial Range!"

    "The ancient road existed first, followed by the continuous mountain range?"

    Ding Hao wore a look of surprise and muttered to himself, hearing this viewpoint for the first time.

    "That''s right because the Spirit Martial Great Tomb came first, then the Spirit Martial Range, and finally, Spirit Martial City was established!"

    In fact, the existence of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was so ancient that by the time of Qinchuan''s first life, there were already countless legends surrounding the nine mystical tombs in the world.

    There were rumors that these nine secret realms were the nurturing grounds for cultivation and living for the nine ancient god-demons; others said they were the burial sites where the nine ancient god-demons had been transformed into the essence of the world. There were even rumors that the nine secret realms were the nine gateways to the borders of the nine domains, but they brought calamity upon the world, leading to the gods and demons joining forces to seal them, resulting in today''s great tombs.

    Certainly, there were various legends, each differing from the next.

    Even Qinchuan had not entirely understood the origin of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, but there was one thing for sure: the tomb existed since ancient times.

    As they walked and talked, within a short time, they had reached the end of the ancient road.

    A mound lay ahead, the well-known Spirit Martial Great Tomb. True to its name, the mound stood tall amidst the surrounding continuous mountains, majestic and imposing, indeed resembling a grand tomb of a Divine King.

    The Spirit Martial Great Tomb was set to open at high noon, and there was still some time before it would. But at this moment, a good number of martial artists of the Spirit Martial Realm had already gathered in front of the tomb, and through the crowd, Qinchuan also spotted a group of spiritual beasts.

    What exactly was emerging from within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to not only attract countless talented and young humans but also lure the spirit beasts of the Spirit Martial Range, ignoring danger for the chance to compete and enter?

    "He''s here!" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    ```

    Qinchuan''s arrival immediately caught the attention of many martial artists.

    Qinchuan''s performance yesterday was simply too eye-catching, single-handedly taking on two Dao Palace Realm powerhouses, not only emerging unscathed, but also leaving the opponents heavily injured and immobile. Afterwards, he was even respectfully invited to the City Lord''s Mansion.

    Once this news was released, many of the talented individuals in Spirit Martial City became aware of such an extraordinary talent overnight. Everyone began to feel threatened, fearing that Qinchuan would compete with them for the Spiritual Treasures.

    Many cultivators gathered in one place, standing in opposition to Qinchuan and his people, with unfriendly expressions in their eyes.

    The ill-favored Huang San, with his signature mustache shaped like the number eight, stood in front of the crowd. Obviously, these people had been gathered by him, and the meaning behind it went without saying.

    Given Qinchuan''s overly powerful performance in Spirit Martial City before this, he had already affected everyone''s fair competition for the Spiritual Treasures. Therefore, after entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, he was bound to become the target of public criticism and would be dealt with collectively by this group of people.

    How could Qinchuan not understand the intentions of the crowd, but after glancing over them once, he lost interest in them.

    His face was as impassive as an ancient well, without a trace of emotion, as he calmly said, "A rabble of no importance, none of you even qualify to carry my shoes. After entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, there''s no need for me to take action personally, as you will all be annihilated by the malevolent spirits within the tomb. Yet you dare to dream of ants devouring an elephant, truly overestimating your abilities."

    Qinchuan''s voice rang out clear and resonant, reaching the ears of every martial artist on the field, instantly irritating them.

    "Arrogant! Too arrogant!"

    "This man is too conceited! Even if he can handle Dao Palace Realm cultivators, can he really take on thousands of us?"

    If it weren''t for the Realm suppression in front of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the crowd would have already surged forward and torn him to pieces.

    Just then, a series of ding-ding-dong-dong sounds came from the direction of the ancient road, carrying with them a seductive melody that seemed to drive away spirits.

    The ding-ding-dong-dong sounds accelerated from a slow pace to a rapid one, and soon, everyone felt dizzy and delirious, as if their souls were being hooked away.

    Just as the magical, mesmerizing chimes were about to enslave everyone''s souls, suddenly a loud and clear voice burst forth,

    "Noisy!"

    As the shout rose, the captivating demonic music stopped abruptly.

    Qinchuan''s voice was as loud as a bell, containing the essence of the Dao, disbanding the demonic melody. The crowd then recovered from their trance, looking at each other with lingering fear.

    A mysterious figure enshrouded in a black robe, with a ghoulish aura on his face that obscured his features, emerged from the mist-filled ancient road.

    In his hand, he held a Soul Jade Wand, with a pair of bright green bells hanging from the tip, the source of the enchanting sounds. Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire

    "Hundred Ghosts Sect¡ª"

    "It''s someone from the Hundred Ghosts Sect!"

    "Why have they come?"

    Upon recognizing the newcomer, Huang San and the multitude of martial artists behind him all grew pale.

    "Although the Hundred Ghosts Sect is the nearest major sect to Spirit Martial City, there is still a distance of tens of thousands of miles. How did the news reach their ears?"

    "We haven''t even dealt with this Qinchuan yet, and now a disciple of the Hundred Ghosts Sect has appeared. What should we do now?"

    The news of the emergence of the Spiritual Treasures within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, although leaked, had not caused any extraordinary disturbances, and only the martial artists and cultivators from smaller sects near Spirit Martial City had spread the news, so those gathered here were all from smaller sects.

    But the Hundred Ghosts Sect is a famous sect in West County of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, well-established with abundant resources, resplendent in talents. If the geniuses of the Hundred Ghosts Sect were to join in the competition for the Spiritual Treasures, the rest would probably stand no chance.

 Chapter 395 Thousand Fox Mountain

    "Hehehe¡ª"

    "Kid, you''re not bad, to actually be able to block my Soul-snatching Bell!"

    The black-robed youth from the Hundred Ghosts Sect let out a strange laugh, his voice hoarse as if he truly were an evil ghost that had crawled out from Hell.

    He looked down at Qinchuan condescendingly, his eyes flickering with a ghostly aura as he stared at Qinchuan as if appraising an object.

    "Very good, very good, I just happen to be in need of a servant for the Dao, and from now on, you''ll follow me as a servant," Bai Li Gui arrogantly declared, firmly believing that in this remote Spirit Martial City, no one could reject this enticing offer.

    Qinchuan frowned, a chill radiating from his body dispersing the surrounding ghostly aura, his voice cold as frost, "Since you''re here, shut your mouth and peacefully wait for the secret realm to open, and stop your clattering!"

    Bai Li Gui was first taken aback by Qinchuan''s words, then became furious. Ghostly aura surged wildly around him like roaring waves as he said coldly, "You brat, seeking death! Do you know who I am? I''m from the Hundred Ghosts Sect! To become my servant for the Dao is something martial artists in the world could not beg for even if they wanted!"

    Qinchuan glanced disdainfully at Bai Li Gui, not taking him seriously at all, and said with contempt, "What is the Hundred Ghosts Sect? Just a bunch of moles hiding under the ground, afraid to see the sun. Not even qualified to carry shoes for this young master."

    His words instantly caused a stir among the surrounding martial artists who hadn''t expected Qinchuan, unafraid of heaven or earth, would dare to provoke someone from the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

    It was known that not even the lord of Spirit Martial City would dare to provoke the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

    "This young man defeated two martial artists from the Dao Palace Realm and actually thinks he''s unrivaled under the heavens?"

    The martial artists silently took a step back, fearing that conflict between them might affect themselves even though there were restrictions of realm in this place.

    Just then, the ancient azure-golden path lit up again with dazzling lights, clearly indicating that another martial artist had arrived.

    Indeed, the next moment, a divine light flashed, and a fiery red figure burst in from the end of the ancient path.

    The arrival was a young girl dressed in a red robe, slim and graceful, her eyes shimmering, captivating, and with a dimple on her left cheek, she appeared incredibly charming and vivacious, giving off an energetic vibe.

    The young girl glanced excitedly around at the crowd, then shouted jauntily towards the ancient path behind her.

    "Hehe, Senior Sister, hurry up, it''s so lively here."

    As her voice fell, another flash of light followed from behind on the ancient path, and then a woman in white floated in, capturing everyone''s gaze.

    As soon as this woman appeared, all the martial artists'' breath hitched, and they found themselves unable to look away from her.

    She stood at the end of the ancient path, with the azure-golden light radiating around her. With white clothes fluttering in the wind and her black hair dancing lightly, her misty eyes gave an illusionary, dream-like feeling.

    The crowd stared at her dumbfounded, yet no one dared to approach and greet her. She seemed like an immortal from the Divine Court, making everyone feel ashamed and not daring to stand with her.

    "Senior Sister, next time you venture out, don''t be so conspicuous. Next to you, Huo''er really is just a green leaf beneath the blossom," said the red-robed girl, sensing the gaze of the people around her and teasing with a laugh.

    The woman in white, with a body as graceful as jade and skin translucent, responded with a voice as enchanting as the sound of nature, "If Huo''er is but a green leaf, then there would be no beautiful women in the world."

    The woman in white joked with the red-robed girl while her beautiful eyes scanned the crowd. After a while, she turned her gaze to Qinchuan.

    Because she noticed that the eyes of all the martial artists in the field were intensely hot and fixated on her, only this youth stood still, his eyes slightly closed, displaying no interest whatsoever in her arrival.

    This immediately piqued her curiosity.

    She gracefully walked over to Qinchuan. Her red lips were vibrant, her teeth like pearls, her brows gently raised, and her smile seductive as she said, "I am Ling Xian''er from Thousand Fox Mountain, may I know your esteemed name, sir?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As soon as the name Thousand Fox Mountain was mentioned, a commotion once again broke out among the crowd in the distance.

    "It''s actually a disciple from Thousand Fox Mountain, no wonder she is so striking, with beauty that could sink fish and drop wild geese, truly peerless!"

    The foundation of Thousand Fox Mountain was profound, its Dao Palace located a thousand miles away on Thousand Fox Mountain. Moreover, all of the disciples accepted into this sect were young and beautiful women, not a single male disciple among them.

    But though the female disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain seemed tender and enchanting, weak and delicate, each and every one of them possessed considerable strength, none of them anything less than top-tier talents.

    Knowing that the two women were actually from Thousand Fox Mountain, everyone held not a hint of frivolous thought in their hearts anymore.

    "Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    Qinchuan''s eyes, previously slightly closed, now slightly moved, and he glanced at Ling Xian''er before nodding and said, "Qinchuan!"

    At that moment, the red-clad girl also came up, curiously looking Qinchuan over, chattering away, "So you''re called Qinchuan, I''m Ji Huo''er, you can just call me Huo''er."

    After finishing her words, Ji Huo''er pointed to the many martial artists in the distance and again started chattering, "You''re very different from these fellows. Ordinary people, when they see Sister, are like them, eyes shooting fire, feet taking root, as if they can''t wait to devour Sister whole. But you, you couldn''t care less, even ignoring Sister''s questions."

    While Ji Huo''er was chattering non-stop, a chorus of voices came from the dazzling ancient road once more, followed by the sight of a white-robed youth slipping out from the ancient road.

    After bursting out, the white-robed youth was still shouting, "Xian''er... Miss Xian''er, wait for me!"

    He then looked around, his gaze finally settling on Ling Xian''er beside Qinchuan, then glanced at Qinchuan, his face immediately showing a touch of resentment. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire

    But he quickly returned to normal, straightened his attire, puffed out his chest, and took confident steps towards them.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Qinchuan stood in pairs, with Ling Xian''er in the middle of Ji Huo''er and Qinchuan. The young man in white deliberately squeezed towards the middle of Qinchuan and Ling Xian''er, intending to push Qinchuan aside.

    As he moved closer to the two, and while waving a white feathered folding fan, he said,

    "Miss Xian''er, you..."

    But before he could finish speaking, Qinchuan suddenly roared, "Get lost!"

    Immediately after, an unparalleled aura burst forth from Qinchuan, and with a "bang," the white-robed youth seemed to be hit by a powerful blow, and was sent flying backward, rolling more than ten yards away before landing on the ancient golden road, extremely disheveled.

    "Eh¡ª"

    The aura that erupted from Qinchuan instantly attracted everyone''s attention.

    In front of Spirit Martial Great Tomb, there was a mysterious force of the Dao suppressing everyone''s aura, making people feel as if they could only exert less than one percent of their True Qi, not even as good as ordinary mortals. But how could Qinchuan suddenly release such a powerful Qi.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er both had their beautiful eyes wavering, looking at Qinchuan with intense curiosity, even the eyes of the Hundred Ghosts Sect were filled with shock and doubt.

    Just then, a hearty laugh once again rang out from the other end of the ancient golden road.

 Chapter 396 Gathering of Geniuses

    "Hahaha, isn''t this You Cangshui, the Saint Heir of the Tianshui Sect? How come you''re suddenly lying on the ground, turning into a puddle of water?"

    A burly young man with a rough appearance, well over two meters tall and powerful in build, walked calmly from the ancient blue-gold path. His step, neither hurried nor slow, landed squarely and unerringly on You Cangshui''s chest.

    As You Cangshui was trying to get up, that foot stepped on him again, forcing him back down. He felt excruciating pain and stuttered with anger, "Xia Yuanba, you''re courting death!"

    Hearing the names You Cangshui and Xia Yuanba, the many martial artists spectating shivered inwardly once more.

    "It''s actually You Cangshui of the Tianshui Sect and Xia Yuanba of the Sunflame Holy Land!"

    Baili Gui of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, two Fairy maidens from Thousand Fox Mountain, and now You Cangshui, the Young Sect Master of the Tianshui Sect, and Xia Yuanba, the Saint Heir of the Sunflame Holy Land, had also arrived.

    Each of these great Sects was a top-tier faction within the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom. With their Saint Heirs attending, the Spiritual Treasures within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb were evidently beyond reach for everyone else.

    You Cangshui cursed as he climbed up from the ground, his eyes full of resentment when looking at Qinchuan and Xia Yuanba, thinking bitterly, "You stinking brat, just you wait, I, You Cangshui, will tear you to shreds."

    But at this time, he chose not to continue provoking Qinchuan. He clearly felt a terrifying pressure in front of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, suppressing his Qi. Today, his strength had dwindled to less than one percent.

    Although he didn''t understand how Qinchuan was unaffected by the great tomb''s suppression, the aura of the Fifth Layer of Spirit Martial emanating from Qinchuan was clearly evident, without the slightest hint of falsehood. He simply assumed that Qinchuan had used some special method to evade the tomb''s pressure.

    Xia Yuanba''s imposing figure loomed like an Ancient Giant. His steps rumbled terrifyingly, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Even without releasing any Qi, his presence exuded an invisible oppression.

    He walked from the blue-gold ancient path, his bell-like eyes sweeping over everyone before finally resting on Qinchuan. He said loudly, "You Cangshui, I haven''t seen you for a few days, but you''ve really gone downhill, getting beaten up by a piece of trash at the Fifth Realm so badly that you couldn''t get up. Such a piece of trash would not last a punch under this Saint Heir''s fist, yet he beat you so badly that you couldn''t rise."

    As the Tianshui Sect and Sunflame Holy Land had always been at odds, even competing and comparing with each other, Xia Yuanba couldn''t help but mock when he saw You Cangshui beaten so miserably by Qinchuan, "Hahaha, with your state, how can you compete with my Sunflame Holy Land... Ah... " Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

    Before he could finish the word "compete," Qinchuan''s eyes suddenly burst open, unleashing a terrifying and intensely bright light. With a slight movement of his arms, a torrent of Innate True Qi surged forth. The Qi roared out, exuding a terrifying air of ferocity and slaughter, as he propelled a palm strike condensed from True Qi straight at his face. Then, his whole body was sent flying.

    Landing on the ground like a small mountain, his body caused a severe tremor. For a moment, the ground shook, the mountains echoed in response, and the birds took flight in alarm.

    Having been hit by this strike, Xia Yuanba saw stars spinning before his eyes and was left dizzy and disoriented. After a long while, he climbed up from the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Pointing at Qinchuan angrily, he growled, "You... you little pest, you''re asking for death!"

    Qinchuan stood his ground, as immovable as Mt. Tai, having not shifted from his spot from start to finish. He looked disdainfully at Xia Yuanba and said indifferently, "Today, this young master will teach you what it means to suffer from your own words. Remember, you have only this one chance. If your mouth is still as foul next time, it won''t be as easy as this."

    Xia Yuanba stared at Qinchuan hatefully, finally realizing that Qinchuan seemed unaffected by the pressure of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. He fell silent at that moment, internally calculating how he could kill this brat after entering the tomb.

    Just then, several sacred radiances flashed by and figures emerged from the blue-gold ancient path.

    Everyone''s gaze turned, and suddenly someone recognized these martial artists.

    The one carrying a longsword, wearing a cyan-grey Taoist robe, and donning a pair of straw sandals was Xiao Fengyu, a disciple of the Zixiao Sword Sect. Although his cultivation level was only at the Ninth Layer of Spirit Martial, his strength was unfathomable. He had once battled with a warrior of the Dao Palace Realm for three days and three nights without falling behind.

    Standing next to him was a charming and seductive woman with a graceful figure, wearing extremely revealing clothes. This person was named Ye Ruyu, the Holy Maiden of the Supreme Holy Land. Although she looked charming and voluptuous, as soft as cream, she was extremely malicious and ruthless by nature.

    Apart from these two with their distinguished reputations, the remaining people, while not as well-known, also came from prominent sects and could not be spoken of in the same breath as the martial artists from Spirit Martial City.

    As time passed, shadows flickered, and more and more sect disciples gathered here.

    The Hundred Ghosts Sect, Thousand Fox Mountain, Tianshui Sect, Sunflame Holy Land, and the Zixiao Sword Sect and Supreme Holy Land, these sects also had commanding reputations within the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    Among these sects, except for the Supreme Holy Land, the remaining five major sects each had a Quasi-Emperor overseeing a territory. Even placed within the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, they were comparable to sect holy lands like the Heavenly Sword Sect and Jiuli Ghost Sect, each dominating a region. Now, they had all gathered here for a spiritual treasure within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Besides the five major sects, there were numerous second-rate sects within the jurisdiction of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, such as the Red Blood Sword Sect. Although these sects didn''t have a Quasi-Emperor, their disciples'' strengths were not much different from those of the five major sects.

    The most typical among them were the Supreme Holy Land, Tianchan Sect, and Shadow Tower, especially Ye Ruyu of the Supreme Holy Land. Among the new generation of disciples, she was almost on par with the saint heirs of the five major sects, and her strength even surpassed that of Baili Gui and Ji Huo''er.

    As the martial artists began to converge, everyone was astonished to find that every prominent sect holy land in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom had gathered here without exception.

    Now, the saint heirs and geniuses from various sects were all gathered in one place. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Baili Gui of the Hundred Ghosts Sect and You Cangshui of the Tianshui Sect stood together, clearly forming an alliance, while Xia Yuanba, Xiao Fengyu, and Ye Ruyu, having already colluded, also gathered in a group.

    The other numerous saint heirs were not to be outdone, gathering in groups of two or three, forming alliances with each other.

    Only Qinchuan was alone, radiating a strong aura, but everyone could see that he was merely at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and nobody wished to join him.

    Moreover, Qinchuan had also offended people from the Tianshui Sect, the Sunflame Holy Land, and the Hundred Ghosts Sect, and once he entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, he would undoubtedly be targeted by everyone. Thus, no one dared to stand with Qinchuan.

    Even the ethereal beauty, Ling Xian''er, radiant and bright as spring, clear as the autumn moon in her white dress, also pulled Ji Huo''er away from Qinchuan, smiling and saying, "You Cangshui and Xia Yuanba both have reached the peak of the Ninth Layer of Spirit Martial, and Baili Gui, also at the Ninth Layer in cultivation, may not be as strong as You and Xia, but his Soul Plunder Technique is extremely powerful. Having offended these three, Young Master Qin must be careful."

    "Just two pieces of trash. Once we''re inside the secret realm, if they don''t come looking for trouble with me, then that''s fine. But if they dare to bounce around in front of me, I''ll slaughter them," Qinchuan said with composure and deliberation, full of dominance, looking disdainfully down upon all under heaven, which caused many martial artists to look his way again.

    Rage flared up in the hearts of Baili Gui and the others, almost wishing the tomb would open immediately so they could enter and suppress this brash youth.

 Chapter 397 Spirit Martial Great Tomb

    Several hours later, a waft of ethereal spiritual energy rose from the vast and towering depths of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, hazy and holy. Suddenly, the entrance burst into ten thousand strands of golden dawn light, accompanied by an immense rumble that shook heaven and earth.

    The many martial artists who had been engaged in their own discussions were startled by this phenomenon, feeling as if an ancient deity had awakened from slumber, opening its eyes in the chaos, and shooting out streaks of golden lightning.

    In an instant, the ground shook, thunder roared, and torrential rain poured down as if the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, massive as a hill, was about to surge from the depths of the earth, threatening to submerge all the martial artists.

    "The Spirit Martial Great Tomb is about to open! The spiritual treasure that has been nurtured within the secret realm for a million years is about to appear in the world today!"

    Everyone''s eyes gleamed with excitement as they stared intently at the narrow entrance of the tomb. There stood a colossal bronze gate at the entrance, carved with countless mysterious runes. The runes shimmered with golden light, holy and majestic.

    Never before had the opening of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb been accompanied by such extraordinary phenomena, as though heralding the end of the world.

    Clearly, everyone believed that this was due to the emergence of the spiritual treasure within the secret realm.

    After a surge of gloomy evil qi emerged from the entrance of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, accompanied by booming noises, the bronze gate gradually rose.

    In that moment, the pathway abruptly opened.

    "The tomb has opened; everyone, hurry in! The spiritual treasure is right before our eyes; it''s our chance to seize a great opportunity."

    It was unknown who shouted out loud.

    Immediately, chaos ensued in front of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb as everyone rushed toward the narrow entrance.

    Huang San and the others who had arrived first were closest to the entrance, so they were the first to fly into the entrance of the tomb. After a flash of brilliance, their figures disappeared.

    Ghost Hundred Miles and You Cangshui were not willing to be left behind. Perhaps because the opening of the tomb had dissipated the suppressing aura, the two burst forth with a powerful qi at that moment, leaped into the air, and stepped over the heads of the crowd to enter the tomb smoothly.

    Since martial artist of the Spirit Martial Realm had not yet reached the realm of Voidwalking, the two naturally stepped over the heads of the gathered martial artists, provoking a flurry of curses from those below.

    In the distance, a dense throng of spirit beasts, already prepared, could no longer hold back. They thundered toward the crowd and along with them, shot toward the entrance of the secret realm.

    Fearing that entering the secret realm late would mean missing out on the spiritual treasure.

    "Young master, when shall we enter?" Ding Hao asked, his eyes filled with an unusual light, as he watched the frenzied crowd and spirit beasts at the entrance of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    "There''s no need to rush. Men die for wealth, as birds die for food. Those flooding in are merely rushing to their deaths," Qin Chuan responded nonchalantly.

    At this time, Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er also stood poised in their spots, not rushing to enter first.

    Xian Ling''er, with skin as smooth and radiant as jade, stood not far from Qin Chuan, hearing his words loud and clear. With a graceful smile, she seemed to outshine all others, "What a poignant saying, ''Men die for wealth, as birds die for food.'' Young Master Qin, are you not here for the spiritual treasure?"

    "I am here for the spiritual treasure, yet I am not here for the spiritual treasure," Qin Chuan replied, seemingly answering, yet not.

    Instead of continuing with her question, Qin Chuan shifted the conversation, staring intently at Xian Ling''er with an indifferent tone, "However, the Fox Clan cannot refine magical treasures. Even if there are spiritual treasures in this Spirit Martial Great Tomb, they would be of no use to you. Why then do you bother stirring into these troubled waters?"

    Words spoken without intent, heard with deep significance. Qin Chuan''s statement struck like a thunderbolt in the minds of Xian Ling''er and Ji Huo''er, lingering long and ultimately unveiling the secrets buried deep within their hearts.

    ```

    After a short moment, Ji Huo''er blinked her lively eyes and nudged the fairy-like Xian Ling''er beside her, whispering, "Sister, it seems that this boy has seen through our origins."

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes were black and vibrant, free from any impurity, twinkling like the stars in the sky, pure and delicate. However, as she turned her eyes and spoke softly, "Our identities are the great secret of the Sect. How can we let outsiders know? Maybe we should silence him!"

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er made a throat-cutting gesture, boldly conspiring right in front of Qin.

    Qin could tell that Ji Huo''er meant no harm and was merely jesting, so he smiled indifferently and said.

    "Silence me, with just the two of you? Is it by using the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique or the Soul Devouring Technique?"

    Once Qin said this, Xian Ling''er and Ji Huo''er were finally shocked.

    Xian Ling''er, an unmatched beauty, untainted by a speck of dust, and usually tranquil, now had an unusual flush on her cheeks as she looked at him wide-eyed and asked in disbelief, "You¡­ how do you know?"

    She and Ji Huo''er were from the Fox Clan. Although that was a significant secret, outsiders could still probe it through certain methods and Magical Treasures. Qin was able to withstand the pressure of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, so seeing through their origins was not surprising.

    But the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique and the Soul Devouring Technique he mentioned were the Fox Clan''s closely guarded secret techniques from Thousand Fox Mountain. Since these two techniques posed a severe threat to soul-strong Martial Artists, their disclosure could put many such practitioners on alert and could even attract covetous eyes.

    Therefore, inside Thousand Fox Mountain, only a select few disciples and elders knew about these two secret techniques.

    How could the two not be shocked when Qin openly mentioned the names of the two secret techniques?

    "No need to look so surprised and puzzled. Not only am I aware that both of you have cultivated these two secret techniques, but I also know that you have mastered them to the point where you can absorb the souls of Martial Artists of the same realm to strengthen yourselves." Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

    "Young Master Qin¡­"

    "Who exactly are you?"

    Xian Ling''er and Ji Huo''er were again greatly startled and became fully alert, like two little birds spooked, as everything Qin said was spot on.

    "Who I am is not important. You only need to know that I mean no harm to either of you. Otherwise, I would have revealed your identities amidst the crowd earlier and would not have waited until now."

    Xian Ling''er paused for a moment, and finally accepted what Qin had said.

    What they naturally did not know was that the former Emperor Realm ancestor from Thousand Fox Mountain used to be one of Qin''s top ten battle pets. Regarding the intricacies of Thousand Fox Mountain, his knowledge was crystal clear and even more detailed than theirs.

    As the three of them conversed, the crowd in front of Spirit Martial Great Tomb finally thinned out. At this point, only a few figures of modest strength and Spirit Beasts stood at the entrance, hesitating about whether or not to enter the secret realm.

    They had been drawn by the attraction of the treasures in the tomb, but upon arrival, they realized that the Martial Artists lured by the Spiritual Treasures were far beyond their expectations.

    With their meager skills, it was difficult for them to find opportunities within the great tomb.

    "Let''s go. The Spirit Martial Great Tomb is fraught with danger at every turn. Since you two are disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, you best follow me. I may be able to save your lives in a critical moment. Otherwise, you''re on your own." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Having said that, Qin''s figure moved, and with a whoosh, he passed through the bronze gate and plunged into the corridor.

    The Martial Artists and Spirit Beasts lingering at the entrance, upon seeing Qin with the fifth layer of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation daringly enter, no longer hesitated and their figures flashed as they followed suit.

    Xian Ling''er and Ji Huo''er looked at each other, unsure what to do for a moment.

    After a long while, Xian Ling''er, biting her silver teeth, said resentfully, "Let''s go, we''ll follow him for now and see how things unfold!"

    ```

 Chapter 398 Heavenly Treasures Materials

    Upon entering the passage, the environment around them dramatically changed, with fog rising and chaos permeating the air.

    Qinchuan and his group didn''t know how long they had been running forward when countless diverging paths suddenly appeared ahead.

    From a distance, each path looked exactly the same, except for their directions, which varied.

    "How could there be so many forks in the road? Is this the Spirit Martial Great Tomb or a Spirit Martial maze?"

    Ji Huo''er blinked her lively eyes that shimmered with changing expressions, then pouted, "I hate mazes the most, but luckily, I anticipated this and came prepared."

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er took out a bronze compass from her storage space, emitting a faint green light. Its ancient texture and intricate bronze frame were adorned with mysterious runes, exuding an aura of mystique and profundity.

    Clearly, she was pinning her hopes on this compass.

    With a flick of her hand, she tossed the compass into the air, where it emitted a dazzling array of brilliant lights, hovering in mid-air with its needle spinning ceaselessly.

    The others couldn''t help but smile wryly, and Qinchuan was at a loss for words, "You really think this is just a tomb, bringing all these toys? This isn''t a maze. Entering through these different passages will lead us to various areas within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. There are connecting paths inside, and eventually, everyone will meet in the central area of this small world."

    As a secret realm, the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had an immense, boundless space within it, almost like a small world unto itself, with its own Dao and principles already taking shape.

    Ding Hao stepped forward at this time, pointing to one of the foggy passages and said, "Last time, I entered through here. Shall we go through this place?"

    Qinchuan shook his head, "Let''s take the passage on the far right!" Having said that, Qinchuan strode toward one of the passages by himself.

    At that moment, the needle on Ji Huo''er''s oversized bronze compass finally came to a sudden halt, pointing in the direction of the passage Qinchuan had entered.

    Ji Huo''er cheered and pointed excitedly toward the distance, "I know now, let''s go this way..."

    The next moment, she saw Ling Xian''er''s figure already disappearing into the passage and hurriedly called out with a tender voice, "Hey, wait for me..."

    Once Qinchuan and his companions entered this passage, they ran forward at full speed, surrounded by scenes that constantly shifted. They seemed to be in the midst of a tumultuous vast ocean, then suddenly in the middle of an endless desert blanketed by yellow sand, and in the blink of an eye, they found themselves in an endless dark universe, with only the scattered glimmers of starlight.

    It was as if they were traversing the river of time, desolately infinite, shrouded in fog, evoking a sense of bleakness and melancholy.

    Time passed, they were unsure how much, when the fog in the passage gradually thinned and a glimmer of clear light came from the distance.

    "Phew, we finally entered this world!"

    In an instant, they felt the dense spiritual energy around them, richer than any other place in the Divine Wilderness Continent, almost as if it would condense into liquid.

    "Is this the Spirit Martial Great Tomb? No wonder it''s often said that great opportunities are contained here. With such rich spiritual energy, even if there aren''t any other spiritual medicines or treasures, cultivating here would certainly yield twice the result with half the effort." Ling Xian''er was incomparably beautiful, with her icy skin and crystal-clear eyes full of astonishment and awe.

    As soon as Qinchuan entered this place, he suddenly felt a strong sense come over him.

    It was as if something was calling out to him!

    In the center of the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, something was waiting for him.

    This feeling grew stronger and stronger.

    His brows were tightly furrowed, and a fervent light burst forth from his eyes as he gazed into the distance, wishing to pierce through the dense fog and discern the truth. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb several times before, but he had never encountered such a situation.

    "Could this be related to the recent emergence of Spiritual Treasures?"

    Not far ahead, the hills stretched on, with lush forests and abundant spirit grasses enveloped by rising spiritual energy, while the refreshing fragrance of spiritual medicines wafted to the nose, and faint roars of divine beasts could be heard.

    Between the mountains, light shimmered and mysterious stones stood in jagged forms, while spirit medicines and spirit woods clustered around, giving the impression of having stepped into an Immortal Realm.

    "Wow, jackpot, so many spirit grasses! So many heavenly treasures materials!"

    Seeing the surge of spiritual energy and intoxicating scent of medicines from the distant mountain range, Ji Huo''er''s eyes lit up with excitement, and she yearned to dash toward the mountains to gather them. Ling Xian''er, quick to react, caught her with a swift move and scolded gently, "Huo''er, don''t be reckless!"

    "Although this place seems peaceful and serene, it is filled with poisonous insects, malevolent spirits, and chaotic formations of divine power. A slight misstep could lead to the destruction of one''s soul and spirit. Be extremely careful in your actions, do not run about rashly, otherwise, even this young master won''t be able to save you," Qinchuan also cautioned.

    Realizing her impulsiveness, Ji Huo''er stuck out her tongue and shrank back.

    To leave this place, one must pass through the mountain ravines.

    Without further delay, Qinchuan and the others proceeded along the path toward the distant mountains.

    "Wow, this is Silver Flame Grass!"

    "This thing is... Blue Heart Spirit Wood!"

    "And there''s the Returning Origin Holy Vine, heavens, these are top-notch rare spiritual medicines in the outside world, and yet here they grow casually on both sides of the path, ignored by passersby!"

    Ji Huo''er was restricted by Ling Xian''er from running around, but the countless readily available spirit grasses along the way excited her, prompting her to harvest them all, appearing very much like a little miser.

    "Huh, is that a Purifying Heart Stone? Such a big piece of Purifying Heart Stone!"

    Ji Huo''er''s sparkling eyes shone brightly as she exclaimed in astonishment at a large piece of green rock by the roadside, her dark pupils swirling, clearly scheming something.

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    But the piece of Purifying Heart Stone was simply too big. Although her storage space could accommodate it, fitting it would likely leave no room for other treasures. Thinking of the countless heavenly treasure materials ahead waiting to be collected, she reluctantly chose to give up if it meant filling her storage space now.

    Yet Ji Huo''er was not content and groped around, attempting to chip off a piece, but the Purifying Heart Stone was of a piece with the earth and would not budge.

    In the end, she could only leave with great reluctance.

    The four of them walked on for an unknown amount of time, the path becoming increasingly challenging as they neared the mountain range.

    "Huh, this is a human skeleton!"

    Ji Huo''er had been picking spirit medicines along the way when she suddenly picked up a humanoid skull from the bushes, its white bones chilling to touch. After examining it in her hands for a while and realizing it was not the precious bone of an ancient divine beast, she lost interest and tossed it aside.

    As they continued forward, the bones by the roadside became more numerous, piling up like mountains, clearly left by those who had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, one after another, before them.

    In the end, the spirit medicines along the path grew increasingly precious, but they were surrounded by heaps of bones, with many growing amidst the bones as if nestled in a forest of bone and marrow, indescribably horrifying and thrilling.

    And just then, Ji Huo''er suddenly called out in her sweet voice again, "Look, everyone, there are so many corpses ahead!"

 Chapter 399 Evil Spirit

    Everyone followed Ji Huo''er''s direction and looked over, only to see dozens of corpses piled up by the side of the road.

    Qinchuan focused his gaze and saw that the person lying in the front was indeed the martial artist named Huang San from Spirit Martial City.

    He couldn''t help but let out a wry laugh.

    This Huang San had been scheming against him in the shadows yesterday and today, wanting to compete for the Spiritual Treasure, but Qinchuan had been too lazy to bother with him. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire

    Little did he expect that, despite all his scheming, he would become a departed soul just after entering the secret realm, which was truly laughable.

    These corpses had no visible wounds on their bodies, their faces twisted grotesquely, blood flowing from their seven orifices, their eyes wide open, and their faces showing an expression of terror, as if they had seen something extremely horrifying before they died.

    "Be careful, evil spirits often invade this area. These people were possessed by evil spirits that snatched away their souls," Qinchuan warned aloud.

    No sooner had his voice fallen than a cold wind suddenly blew through the valley, and the spiritual energy of the mountains began swirling around, heading towards the underground.

    In an instant, the previously clear sky turned gloomy and oppressive, as if night had fallen despite it still being noon.

    Countless black winds instantly whirled through the forest, and the diffuse spiritual energy between the mountains turned into vast nether energy. The originally lush and misty Spirit Mountain became a ghost mountain filled with nether energy in an instant. Paired with the nearby dense white bones, it gave off an eerie feeling.

    "Heehee¡ª"

    "What tender souls! What delicious food!"

    A cold and hoarse voice, as if emanating from the Jiuyou Netherworld, howled and echoed through the empty mountains.

    Then, five blurry black shadows suddenly appeared around them, emanating a chilling aura.

    "Watch out, evil spirits!"

    Before Qinchuan could finish speaking, the five evil spirits turned into black mists, lunging towards everyone.

    "Use soul or Fire Attribute Mysterious Techniques to attack them!"

    Qinchuan shouted loudly, and as he spoke, his Blood-Colored Spear in hand whooshed as he released a spear energy that roared out like a fire dragon, flames clinging to it, instantly vanquishing three evil spirits without any effort.

    Ji Huo''er had been closely guarded by Ling Xian''er all the way, a restraint that hardly suited her lively and active personality. Seeing the evil spirits approaching, she showed no fear but rather a hint of excitement on her face, "Hmph, I''m not afraid of you filthy things that only know how to hide in dark corners!"

    As she spoke, brilliant flames suddenly ignited all over Ji Huo''er''s body. She stood amidst the roaring fire, a red fox visible within, indistinctly appearing and disappearing in the flames, spouting out a stream of purple fire from her mouth.

    The purple flames met the black mist, instantly setting the remaining evil spirit ablaze, turning it into a puff of black smoke that dissipated into nothingness.

    Meanwhile, Ling Xian''er stood gracefully, her demeanor angelic, and a bright light suddenly emerged from her star-like luminous eyes as if a deity that had been slumbering in her soul had awakened at this moment, with an ancient and melodious aura that was unmistakably a pure force of soul.

    That pure soul force shone on the last evil spirit, causing a basin-sized hole to appear in its chest. The surroundings made a hissing noise, emitting a puff of black smoke, and it was clear that it too had lost its life force.

    These five evil spirits had come with furious momentum, but no one expected them to be promptly defeated by the three of Qinchuan.

    Ji Huo''er hadn''t had her fill of fighting when she saw that the evil spirits had already been utterly defeated. She couldn''t help but pout, "What the heck, they''re that easy to beat up!"

    In fact, it wasn''t that evil spirits were easy to handle, but rather that Qinchuan and his group were particularly effective against yin evil beings. Moreover, these several evil spirits had gathered for a short amount of time and were weak in strength.

    Qinchuan himself goes without saying, dealing with just a few evil spirits was like crushing a few ants to him.

    As for Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, both from the Fox Clan and cultivated in the Fire Element Mysterious Techniques, as well as possessing two Fox Clan Soul Secret Techniques, they were the natural nemesis of the evil spirits, and that''s why they made it look easy.

    However, Qinchuan knew that these five evil spirits were just an appetizer; the road ahead was even more dangerous, and the yin spirit beings within would be even more powerful.

    It seemed to confirm Qinchuan''s thoughts, no sooner had this idea surfaced in his mind than the next moment, another change occurred.

    At this time, the continuous mountain ranges suddenly whipped up a fierce wind again, dark clouds loomed, and torrential rain poured down.

    The black qi on the mountain seemed like a vast ocean boiling over, with the mist rising densely, the ghostly qi rolling mightily like waves, and the entire scene turned black and tumultuous, surging up to the void, creating a spectacular sight.

    These black mists clustered and condensed in the void, and, after not too long, a tall and evil giant took shape in the sky.

    This giant stood hundreds of meters high, with arms as thick as pillars reaching to the sky, its head as large as a hill, its features unclear, and its dark eyes flashing with ghastly green ghostly fires.

    Majestic as a mountain, it exuded a suffocating oppressiveness, as if one were facing an ancient god. Everyone was nothing but ants before it, their divine senses trembling without ceasing.

    "Who is it! Who dares to barge into my Dao field and disturb my slumber!"

    The giant issued a deep and eerie voice, and its hollow gaze fell upon the four people of Qinchuan''s group, flashing with the green glimmer of the nether, an immense pressure surging toward them like an overwhelming wave.

    In that instant, Ding Hao could not withstand the formidable pressure and immediately fell to the ground, his face pale and his body shivering uncontrollably as his divine sense suffered tremendous strain. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Even Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, their auras exploding forth and the power of their souls rising, burst into brilliant flames, but against this terrifying presence, they seemed like mere specks in the raging ocean, at risk of being swallowed up at any moment.

    "This... this is a Yin Spirit King that has formed by gathering all the ghost qi of the entire mountain range and cultivated for tens of thousands of years!"

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er spoke tremblingly.

    They had not expected to encounter such a powerful evil spirit just upon entering this small world.

    Even Ling Xian''er, who had cultivated Fire Elemental Mysterious Techniques and possessed the Fox Clan Soul Secret Techniques, could not resist. It''s no wonder that the Spirit Martial Secret Realm was called the Spirit Martial Great Tomb; it truly was a graveyard for cultivators of the Spirit Martial Realm!

    Only Qinchuan stood alone amidst the storm, his clothes rustling, his hair fluttering, and his spear horizontally positioned, unflinchingly like a god of war.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    The Yin Spirit King seemed to also recognize that Qinchuan was the leader of the group. With an angry roar, it released chaotic ghost qi, which charged towards Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, had you lain low in the darkness, cultivated peacefully for tens of thousands of years, you might have been able to break free from the confines of these mountains and developed a physical body; but since you dared to attack me, you shall be dissipated!" Qinchuan said coldly.

    He leapt high, a straightforward move, his spear turned into a blood-colored fire dragon as he charged towards the Yin Spirit King, colliding with the ghost qi and producing a thunderous explosive sound as Dao Magic danced and scattered across the sky.

    Amid the continuous mountain ranges, countless Spirit Grass and Spirit Trees were blown over by the explosive forces, all falling down as if a fierce beast had passed through, leaving devastation in its wake.

 Chapter 400 The Yin Spirit King

    After a thunderous strike, the towering figure of the Yin Spirit King actually stepped back abruptly.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    "Insolent human brat, how dare you oppose this seat? I will suppress you, extract your soul, and roast it on the Nether Fire, where you will endure the pain of being burned by fierce flames for all eternity!"

    The Yin Spirit King looked at his fist in astonishment, speaking with a hoarse and chilly voice.

    He had thought he could easily suppress Qinchuan with a single move, but Qinchuan''s strike far exceeded his expectations.

    "With your ability, I''m afraid it''s far from sufficient."

    Qinchuan stood with his long spear slanted, saying indifferently.

    Having said that, he shook his long spear in his hand, and his whole figure transformed into a blood dragon, charging over to fight with the Yin Spirit King.

    Ling Xian''er and the other two, watching from a distance, felt their blood surge with excitement, but also began to harbor some worries.

    The Yin Spirit King seemed very powerful, and he existed in symbiosis with the distant range of Spirit Mountains, his yin energy and spirit power unceasingly flowing, perhaps beyond the reach of ordinary Spirit Martial Realm martial artists. Even a warrior of the Dao Palace Realm might not necessarily be his match.

    Ji Huo''er suppressed the excitement in her heart and looked at Ling Xian''er with longing, "Sister, should we help?"

    Ling Xian''er stood gracefully, pure as snow in her flowing white robes, with bright eyes and pearly teeth. Watching the two combatants, Qinchuan seemed to be small and weak, but was subtly gaining the upper hand, she shook her head and whispered softly, "Don''t worry, Young Master Qin can handle it."

    Torrential rain poured down, and dark clouds filled the sky, as strong winds danced with evil spirits, tinting the entire firmament a dusky hue. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Amidst the mountains, the yin energy soared, with roars and thunderous sounds that continued incessantly, resounding through the heavens and filling onlookers with trepidation.

    Qinchuan fought fiercely against the Yin Spirit King, the aura unleashed by both sides being tremendously terrifying, causing gusts of wind that swept over Ding Hao and the others like blades, painfully stinging their faces.

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    The two broke into the mountain range, moving away from Ding Hao and the others, fighting from the canyon deep within the mountains to the summit.

    The Yin Spirit King moved his limbs, and from his back, three pairs of arms grew out, with each pair of hands forming seals that conjured a complex Dharma Seal in front of his chest.

    Then, endless yin qi howled out from the top of the Yin Spirit King''s head, spreading outwards in all directions, like boundless and unlimited waves, surging and overwhelming, crashing upon the shores with fury.

    This mountain range was the transformation of a war beast belonging to an ancient deity, containing the will of that deity.

    This Divine Skill was something he had comprehended from the continuous mountain range, creating it on his own. Although it no longer bore the deity''s might from ancient times, it was still a vast and rare breath between heaven and earth.

    As the Dharma Seal emerged, yin qi swept in, the ground cracked, mountains shattered, spiritual trees fell, countless rocks tumbled down as if heralding the end of the world, leaving everyone in shock.

    Qinchuan was not afraid. His long spear turned into a blood dragon, his body igniting in roaring flames, a murderous intent surged from his blood-red eyes and poured forth, almost like a substance, dying the entire sky in a shade of blood.

    He did not use the power of the Emperor Soul within his sea of consciousness, relying solely on the physical power of the Spirit Martial Realm.

    In fact, at that moment, he could no longer use the Emperor Soul within him, for it had entered into a deep sleep as soon as he stepped into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    The Emperor Soul had been consolidated through nine cycles of reincarnation and was only just beginning to awaken. He understood that this slumber was most certainly the precursor to his next awakening.

    Qinchuan''s spear technique, Fierce Flame Mysterious Technique, was fully deployed in combating the Yin Spirit King''s divine skills.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The spell unleashed by the Yin Spirit King was astonishing, with six arms dancing at once, stirring up the wind and sky. It was clear to see the Yin Qi around him rising in waves like a tsunami, overwhelming as they pressed towards Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan''s spear was like a dragon, with a fire dragon circling around him, forming a powerful barrier that withstood all attacks from the Yin Spirit Qi, preventing it from getting anywhere near him.

    The two grew more valiant as the battle raged on, from the heavens to the earth. The scope of the battlefield expanded ever more widely, traveling from one mountaintop to another. Wherever they passed, mountains were severed, and rocks shattered into dust¡ªan awe-inspiring sight.

    Ling Xian''er and the others, following them from behind, were already dumbfounded. The Yin Spirit King was terrifying indeed, especially his endless waves of spells. But what shocked and horrified them even more was that facing such a terrifyingly powerful Yin Spirit King, Qinchuan was not at a disadvantage.

    "No wonder he could utter such arrogant words!"

    Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes shimmered with radiance, and with admiration, she looked toward Qinchuan, who was intensely fighting with the Yin Spirit King in the air, and thought to herself.

    "With his talent and strength, Qinchuan is indeed capable of standing proud over the entire Divine Wilderness Continent."

    The battle continued, with unending mountain ranges from which sinister Qi surged forth. Qinchuan''s spear technique was extraordinary, like a great dragon emerging from the water, like meteorites falling from the sky, shaking this part of the world as if it were trembling.

    The Yin Spirit King, his body enshrouded in sky-high Yin Qi, conjured two different magical treasures with two of his six arms¡ªa blood-red Moon Disk and a blood-colored Ghost King Sword.

    As the blood-red Moon Disk and the Ghost King Sword launched simultaneously, they crashed down on Qinchuan with the force that could tear the sky and split the earth.

    With earth-shattering might, they collided with Qinchuan''s spear. Spells danced wildly, and the explosion roared, leaving Ling Xian''er and the others extremely startled.

    These were two immensely powerful magical treasures. The blood-red Moon Disk appeared above Qinchuan''s head, and the Ghost King Sword swiftly struck, both attacking him from either side.

    "Clang¡ª¡ª"

    In this critical moment, a giant inkstone emerged above Qinchuan''s head, withstanding the oppressive force of the blood-red Moon Disk.

    Meanwhile, his long spear emitted streaks of crimson light, continuously clashing with the Ghost King Sword in fierce combat.

    The long spear and the Ghost King Sword collided, creating a series of thunderous clangs, like the angry thunder god from the Nine Heavens, striking fear into everyone''s hearts.

    The Yin Spirit King was incredibly furious and frustrated. He had taken shape for over ten thousand years, his strength almost reaching the pinnacle of this world, having never encountered such a formidable opponent while occupying these mountains.

    Conversely, for Qinchuan, this was the most exhilarating battle of his life. He did not rely on the Emperor Soul Power, nor did he have the assistance of formations or the might of divine artifacts. Solely with the strength of his physical body from this lifetime, he withstood the formidable Yin Spirit King.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The battle raged on, another earth-shaking collision, with the Yin Spirit King''s Dharma Seal, the blood-red Moon Disk, and the Ghost King Sword all striking simultaneously, creating a sea of spells that were tumultuous and overwhelming.

    Yet Qinchuan remained undaunted, with fierce flames protecting his body, and his long spear and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone above his head spinning madly to parry every attack.

    At this moment, Qinchuan was truly invigorated, with his blood boiling and countless divine lights flickering in his eyes¡ªa look of longing.

    He felt his long spear resonating with dragon chants, the blood-colored spear shaft trembling incessantly.

    The long spear in his hand was the one he had used back in Great Wilderness City. It was merely a high-grade mysterious artifact, which was showing signs of being unable to withstand the intense battle any longer.

 Chapter 401 Overwhelming Annihilation

    Qinchuan inwardly lamented the regrettable situation, fully immersed in the throes of battle. He had not enjoyed such a thrilling fight in a long time, and had the battle continued, his Realm would have been fully consolidated, paving the way for another breakthrough. To his dismay, it was the Magical Treasure in his hand that had become the weak link.

    Gently stroking the Blood-Colored Spear, Qinchuan placed it into his Storage Space.

    He knew that the Mysterious Crystal weapon had already reached its limit after such a prolonged and fierce battle with Wang Da of the Yin Spirits. If he continued to wield this Long Spear against the Yin Spirit King, it would inevitably shatter.

    Then, with an angry shout,

    "Kill!"

    Above the palm of his hand, a spatial void appeared, and a pristine brush as pure as jade and as tough as gold came into view, radiating dazzling divine light, resplendent with spiritual radiance, the Dao Magic splendid and apparent.

    The brush, a relic of a Great Emperor, was a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. As soon as it emerged, the halo was splendid; Dao Magic weighed heavily in the air. The authority and will of a Half-Step Supreme Artifact unleashed indiscriminately, its might shocking to all.

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    With the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in hand, Qinchuan was like a Heavenly God descending to earth, his heroic spirit overwhelming, an invincible presence manifested before their eyes.

    He charged at the Yin Spirit King, the brush in his hand expelling Dao Magic with such intensity that sharp rays of light pierced through the air, a resounding tearing sound akin to the roar of dragons and tigers, striking terror straight into the heart.

    The might of the Half-Step Supreme Artifact was simply overwhelming. Although Qinchuan at this moment had not cultivated Mana and was thus unable to activate the Divine Power within the brush, the sheer force of the brush''s autonomous circulation, combined with the guidance of Qinchuan''s vast Innate True Qi, was something the Yin Spirit King could not fend off.

    The Yin Spirit King now felt as if facing a war deity, wielding a Divine Artifact, approaching with extraordinary bravery, aiming for his head.

    "This is... a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!"

    The Yin Spirit King turned pale with fright, trembling severely, flustered and exasperated, he quickly employed the crimson Moon Disk and the Ghost King Sword to intercept.

    The crimson Moon Disk exuded a terrifying divine brilliance akin to a blood moon, its energy surging. The disk spun rapidly, transforming into a blood moon hanging high in the blue sky, while the Ghost King Sword likewise quickly rotated, colliding with the brush.

    With a thunderous "boom", the brush and the Ghost King Sword, along with the crimson Moon Disk, clashed together, causing an explosion that was earth-shattering, resembling the celestial deities pounding on war drums, splitting the ground and fracturing mountains.

    The unmatchable shockwaves roared by like a surging tsunami, flattening vegetation, tossing sand and rocks, invoking sheer terror.

    Meanwhile, on the impact of that strike, the two Magical Treasures¡ªthe crimson Moon Disk and the Ghost King Sword¡ªsuddenly cracked, then shattered bit by bit. Faced with the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact nurtured by a Great Emperor, these two mighty Magical Treasures turned out to be so fragile, crumbling like poorly-made tofu.

    The Yin Spirit King was petrified, realizing the dire situation, he lost all will to fight and transformed into a cloud of black mist, rushing into the mountains and fleeing towards the horizon, escaping just like that.

    "Where do you think you''re going?"

    Qinchuan bellowed, wielding the immaculate brush aglow with celestial light. He activated his movement technique and pursued the fleeing black mist.

    "Good heavens! He actually defeated the Yin Spirit King all by himself!"

    The crowd was immensely shocked. Even though the Yin Spirit King was still on the run, his two Magical Treasures had been destroyed, and he retreated in the heat of battle. Although the great conflict had not yet concluded, the outcome was already clear.

    "Young Master Qin is truly powerful!"

    Ling Xian''er muttered in amazement, her beautiful eyes shimmering, her white clothes fluttering, pure and celestial.

    At the same time, the people were relieved that they had followed Qinchuan in. Should they have faced the terrifying Yin Spirit King alone, it was uncertain whether they would have escaped with their lives.

    The Yin Spirit King zigzagged east and west, fleeing from north to south, from the mountain peak to the mid-slope, then from the mid-slope down to the foot of the mountain.

    Like a shifting black ocean, with a whooshing sound, the spirit enveloped range after range of mountains in shadow, dying every peak a stark black.

    The Yin Spirit King fled, and Qinchuan gave chase. The two zigzagged through the mountain ranges in a fierce battle. The Yin Spirit King transformed into endless mist, hiding within the mountains. Qinchuan sent his Spring and Autumn Pen flying, and with a loud boom, a hill shattered, earth and stones were scattered, and the entire mountaintop was lifted into the air, allowing the ghostly mist to escape again.

    The Yin Spirit King was in an extremely sorry state, his six arms struck repeatedly by the Spring and Autumn Pen, now only three remained.

    His chest was struck, leaving a terrifying wound. Although he didn''t have a physical form, the opening in his spiritual body bled green fluid, which splattered across the sky.

    "Swoosh¡ª"

    The two were engaged in a chase, crossing thousands of miles in an instant. It wasn''t long before they reached the end of the mountain range, and beyond them lay the exit from the mountains.

    But the Yin Spirit King was formed from the essence of the mountain range and had no physical body. The mountains were his foundation. To leave the range would be akin to self-destruction.

    It was apparent that there was no escape!

    Qinchuan wielded the Spring and Autumn Pen, from which a powerful beam of light shot into the sky and into the clouds, enveloping the heavens with divine light as if a green sky pressed down, chilling to the bone.

    The Yin Spirit King had lost all will to fight, the divine brilliance shining on his form, scorching like the blazing sun, and causing him to tremble in terror.

    "Spare my life, Young Master, please spare my life! I am willing to serve you as a slave, to submit to you for generations!"

    At this critical moment, the Yin Spirit King suddenly begged for mercy, prostrating his huge body on the ground, trembling with fear, no longer the arrogant creature he was before.

    "Hmph, you, a creature of darkness and treachery, can only commit filthy and despicable acts. What use have I for you? Since I''ve said that you will be dissipated, then you shall be destroyed!"

    Qinchuan said coldly, continuing to wield the Spring and Autumn Pen which unleashed the Great Dao Principles in a dazzling spray of divine radiance.

    At the same time, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, which had been protecting him above his head, morphed into a Thunder Pool, brilliant with lightning bolts, that struck directly at the body of the Yin Spirit King.

    The radiance washed over and thunderbolts struck; suddenly, the entire world became incredibly bright, filled with shock and terror.

    "No¡ª"

    With an unwilling roar from the Yin Spirit King, the huge phantom of the Yin Spirit King vanished.

    A Yin Spirit King, who had condensed for tens of thousands of years and was on the verge of acquiring a physical form, was thus suppressed by Qinchuan.

    "The Yin Spirit King has been subdued!" This was the only thought left in the minds of the onlookers.

    In the distance, Ling Xian''er and the others were still staring dumbfounded. Their beautiful eyes were filled with shock. The strength of this Yin Spirit King was at least comparable to an intermediate or even late-stage practitioner in the Dao Palace Realm, but in front of Qinchuan, he seemed so fragile.

    Although it was with the help of a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, Qinchuan was only at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm and had not yet cultivated mana. Thus, the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact''s power he could exert was less than one-tenth. Defeating the Yin Spirit King was almost entirely due to his own strength.

    The three believed that if he had been given a long spear adequate for the battle, he would have surely been able to subdue the Yin Spirit King.

    "What kind of freak is this kid?!"

    At this time, the black fog over the mountains retreated, and the spiritual energy began to flow out from beneath the ground once more, filled with Immortal Qi, creating a misty atmosphere, returning it to its original peaceful state. However, after the battle, the mountains and rocks had collapsed, the vegetation was destroyed, and many hills had been leveled, leaving devastation in its wake, somewhat discordant with the tranquil setting.

    Ji Huo''er''s face showed dismay, pouting her lips in regret as she looked around at the destroyed spirit veins, saying sorrowfully, "What a pity, countless spiritual medicines within this spirit mountain are now destroyed, that''s worth so many Mysterious Crystals!"

    Even now, she was still obsessing over Heavenly Treasures Materials, her nature as a little treasure-seeker unchanged.

    After subduing the Yin Spirit King, Qinchuan had also expended much of his Innate True Qi, calming down at last, "This place is just the entrance to the Spirit Martial Secret Realm; most of the spiritual medicines have already been harvested once, and they aren''t considered top-grade. Let''s move forward, as more precious Heavenly Treasures await us ahead!" S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Upon hearing that there were even more and better Heavenly Treasures ahead, Ji Huo''er immediately dispelled her gloom, her smile bright and playful, her eyes squinting as she urged, "What are we waiting for, let''s keep going!"

 Chapter 402 Crafty Land

    After advancing for nearly an hour, the two finally emerged from the vast mountain range.

    In the distance lay an endless expanse of grassland, and nearby shimmered a misty, aura-filled lake, from which rose the low roars of fierce beasts and evil spirits.

    Indeed.

    This vast grassland was rife with countless evil spirits and fierce beasts, and even more so with heavenly treasures materials far surpassing those within the Spirit Vein they had just passed, any of which would be coveted treasures contested over by major powers in the outside world.

    Ji Huo''er was the happiest, walking and stopping along the way, gathering heavenly treasures materials and occasionally slaying evil spirits that strayed alone.

    While collecting the heavenly treasures materials on the grassland, Ji Huo''er crisply said, "Didn''t they say that the Spirit Martial Great Tomb is filled with danger everywhere? Why do I feel like it''s actually full of heavenly treasures materials instead?"

    Ling Xian''er, wearing white clothes purer than snow, stood graceful among them all, her bright teeth shining as she smiled, "Could it be that you, Huo''er, have forgotten about the Yin Spirit King we encountered earlier? If it were you or another martial artist facing that Yin Spirit King, how much chance of victory would there be?"

    Qinchuan also spoke lightly, "It is true that the Spirit Martial Great Tomb is abound with heavenly treasures materials, but high rewards also come with high risks. Although the Yin Spirit King we just faced was already strong, compared to the entire minor world, it is insignificant, otherwise, it wouldn''t just exist on the fringe of this world."

    Qinchuan continued confidently, "The ghostly Qi in the depths of the grassland in front of us is even denser than within the Spirit Mountain we''ve just been in, and the creatures it incubates, both leaders and those with the Yin Evil Physique, will most certainly be stronger than the Yin Spirit King from the Spirit Vein. Unless necessary, we should avoid releasing our own auras so as not to alarm these leaders and avoid unnecessary trouble."

    Qinchuan''s words were not born out of fear of these Yin Spirit Kings, but rather, this minor world stretched unknown tens of thousands of miles with unceasing territories, and at certain intervals, there would be a leader, either a fierce beast or a Yin Spirit. If he were to forcefully advance through, it would simply be too time-consuming.

    After hearing this, Ji Huo''er shrank back and hid behind Ling Xian''er, patting her chest and saying, "That Yin Spirit King we just faced was already troublesome enough, and to think there are even more powerful beings ahead!"

    At this moment, Ling Xian''er''s eyes sparkled with surprise as she looked at Qinchuan, "Young Master Qin seems to be very familiar with the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. Could it be that Young Master Qin has entered this place before?"

    Ever since Qinchuan had confidently chosen the path, Ling Xian''er had become suspicious. Moreover, after entering the secret realm, Qinchuan''s performance was outstanding, and every step seemed to be within his expectations. Now she could not help but ask.

    Qinchuan responded indifferently, "This Young Master has indeed spent time in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, if not for ten thousand years, then for several thousand years at least, naturally I am familiar with it."

    "Psh, boastful! You''re not even older than me!"

    Ji Huo''er scoffed and made a face at him, clearly not believing Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan remained silent, not engaging in an argument with Ji Huo''er.

    After reaching the lake, the sky had already darkened, and night was descending, the stars filling the sky and the moon hanging high.

    At night, the Yin evil Qi grew more prosperous, and evil spirits would spread across the entire grassland, obviously not a suitable time to travel any longer. The group decided to rest by the lake for the night before continuing their journey the following day.

    The night deepened, and Ding Hao had long fallen into a deep sleep, while Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er slept hugging each other. Although the group had not reached the Dao Palace Realm and could not cultivate in their sleep, as martial artists of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, they could go without sleep for ten days or half a month if they had to.

    But considering the dangerous journey ahead and the need to be fully alert, the three decided to rest well for the night. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire

    Qinchuan sat cross-legged beneath a solitary tree, meditating quietly, absorbing and reflecting on the gains of the day.

    His cultivation followed the path of Asura, a path destined to be blood-soaked and filled with strife. Although he had already experienced countless life-and-death battles, each fight now deepened his understanding and affirmation of the Asura''s path.

    The night was deep, and from the depths of the grassland, there came a series of rumbling sounds, including the vague cries of yin spirits and the wails of fierce ghosts, eerily terrifying. Soon after, a piercing scream could be faintly heard, and before long, the sound drifted farther and farther away.

    Unknown hours passed, and the moon reached West Mountain. Suddenly, a rustling sound arose all around, and everyone was jolted awake, their hair standing on end.

    Looking out into the wilderness, they could only see clusters of red flames emerging in the void, like a series of lanterns hanging in the air.

    It was only then that Ding Hao and the others saw clearly that these red flames were actually pairs of eyes. Countless stout and short creatures with ugly features, resembling wolves but not quite wolves, stood on the grassland. Flames blazed in their eyes, and as their strong limbs trod upon the ground, puffs of black smoke arose.

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er and the others were greatly startled and instinctively conjured a huge flame in their palms, hurling it towards those monsters.

    "Do not use Fire Element Mysterious Techniques!" Qinchuan saw the flames emerge in their hands and immediately shouted loudly.

    But it was already too late. By the time his voice rang out, they had unleashed their techniques, dazzling and brilliant, bombarding the horde of monsters.

    Upon seeing the fierce flames, the creatures scrambled to be the first to throw themselves into it. The monsters that first caught the flames saw the fire in their eyes swell dramatically, and their aura became even more vigorous.

    The two Fire Element Mysterious Techniques, which could have annihilated yin spirits, not only failed to harm these creatures but were absorbed by them instead.

    Seeing that their techniques had inadvertently nourished their opponents, making them stronger, Ji Huo''er exclaimed in her shrill voice, "What on earth are these damn things?"

    "Du¡ª¡ª"

    Qinchuan glowed all over, with the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone appearing above his head, spinning rapidly, transforming into a Thunder Pool that emitted dazzling and blinding light. The resplendent glow and the flashing thunder protected everyone in a circle.

    Only then did the creatures dare not approach any longer.

    "Go, to the center of the lake!" Qinchuan shouted loudly, taking the lead in activating his movement technique and shooting forward, running across the surface of the lake.

    At the central area of the lake, there was an island that could accommodate the four people.

    Ling Xian''er and the other two did not dare to delay, some transforming into a divine light, others moving lightly, all following closely behind Qinchuan.

    There were no such creatures on the island, and the numerous lantern-like flames lined the shore of the lake, issuing low growls towards the island, yet they dared not cross the water.

    Only then did Ling Xian''er and the others let out a long sigh of relief.

    "What are these things? Why can''t they be killed?" Ji Huo''er, still scared, asked while patting her chest.

    "These are the Earth Schemers, a type of creature born from the magma beneath the earth''s surface, naturally containing a rich Fire Element within them. When you attack them with Fire Element Mysterious Techniques, you are essentially feeding them," Qinchuan answered. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Having never heard of such creatures as the Earth Schemers before, everyone was enlightened by Qinchuan''s explanation.

    These subterranean creatures were not afraid of Fire Element Mysterious Techniques, but they did fear water.

    That''s why these monsters lined up at the shore without daring to charge towards the people in the center of the lake.

 Chapter 403 Mutation

    "How could creatures from the underground magma, thousands of miles deep, swarm to the surface?" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ling Xian''er frowned with surprise and curiosity in her eyes as she asked.

    Ding Hao had once entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and had some understanding of the place. He spoke, "The creatures in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb are unpredictable and incomparable to those on the Divine Wilderness Continent. Perhaps just yesterday, they were at the Eastern Pole, and tomorrow, they might be at the Western Pole. These beings born from molten lava might also be able to survive on the surface."

    Qinchuan nodded and said, "Although these creatures are born in the underground magma, they usually inhabit just a few dozen meters below the surface. They normally don''t dare to break through to the surface because of the suppression by the Yin Spirits, but today, something has changed. The Yin Spirits on the prairie have vanished, and that''s why these cunning creatures took the opportunity to emerge."

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, it dawned on everyone that the Yin Spirits, which were scattered around, were now nowhere to be seen.

    "What happened at the center of the prairie to attract all the Yin Spirits in that direction?"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked.

    Ling Xian''er shook her head and said, "Let''s not worry about what''s happening at the center of the prairie for now; what we need to consider is what we should do next! Although these cunning creatures are weaker than the Yin Spirits, they are much more numerous, and both Huo''er and I''s mysterious techniques are ineffective against them. If those Yin Spirits don''t return, are we going to be trapped on this little island forever?"

    Qinchuan furrowed his eyebrows and said calmly, "Dealing with these cunning creatures is not difficult; they have lived underground all their lives and are afraid of the sunlight in the dark environment. Once dawn breaks, they will naturally retreat back below the surface."

    Compared to this, Qinchuan was not worried about the cunning creatures. Even if they did not retreat after dawn, he was confident that he could carve a bloody path through the swarm of cunning creatures.

    What he was more concerned about was what had happened deeper in the prairie.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils activated, emitting a blazing light, as if trying to pierce the darkness and reach the distant depths of the prairie.

    But, frustrated by his own low cultivation level and the slumbering Emperor Soul, he was unable to pierce through the space and see what was happening.

    In the middle of the night, he had noticed the abnormal behavior of the Yin Spirits, but he had not thought much about it until the cunning creatures appeared. Only then did he realize that an anomaly had occurred on the prairie.

    A shadow fell across his face as he murmured, "I hope you don''t mess with this young master''s belongings."

    The next day, as the sky began to lighten, the first ray of sunlight illuminated the prairie.

    As expected, the swathes of cunning creatures on the prairie fled underground. After several unwilling roars, the row upon row of creatures by the lake also retreated helplessly back to the depths of the ground.

    "Let''s go! To the center of the prairie!"

    The four of them sped off, running wildly toward the central area of the prairie.

    With the Yin Spirits having gathered towards the center of the prairie, and the cunning creatures returned to the underground, they faced no obstacles along the way.

    On this path, not only were there no Yin Spirits or cunning creatures, but as Qinchuan and the others ran for dozens of miles, they didn''t even encounter a single spirit beast.

    Recalling the strange phenomena that occurred last night, Qinchuan became even more certain that something significant had happened at the center of the prairie, drawing all the creatures on the surface and the Yin Spirits there.

    "I hope you don''t seek your own deaths by meddling with this young master''s belongings." A cold light flashed in Qinchuan''s eyes.

    At the same time, he quickened his pace even more and rushed ahead alone, leaving Ling Xian''er and the others far behind.

    Ji Huo''er could see that Qinchuan was anxious, and on the other hand, she was also very curious about what was happening ahead, so on their way there, she didn''t even bother collecting any heaven-sent treasures.

    Half a day later, Qinchuan had approached the central area of the grassland.

    As he neared this area, he saw a massive figure in the sky brandishing a battle axe, continuously slashing at the surrounding area, while an unending stream of Yin Spirits and spiritual beasts rushed towards that spirit-emanated War God, biting and tearing at it.

    That War God was like a deity above the firmament, swinging the battle axe, fracturing the void, changing the colors of the sky and earth, as if it were the will of a divine being, each swing of the axe shattering the ground.

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    However, those Yin Spirits were like persistent plagues, relentlessly coming, never to be fully slain or extinguished. As soon as one was shattered, the next moment, another Yin Spirit would take its place, unending and utterly fearless.

    The two sides battled fiercely, with more and more Yin Spirits and spiritual beasts joining the fray.

    The War God was growing weaker and weaker; its once substantial body had started to become somewhat translucent, and it likely wouldn''t last a day before it would be torn apart by the dense throng of Yin Spirits and spiritual beasts.

    "Hmph, just as I thought!"

    A chill arose in Qinchuan''s mind, and a strong killing intent burst forth, "To actually set their sights on this young master, truly seeking death."

    At that moment, several figures rushed towards Qinchuan from the direction of that divine figure.

    These figures were as fast as lightning and arrived instantly at Qinchuan''s side. Seeing the killing intent surging from Qinchuan, they didn''t say much and surrounded him.

    Qinchuan glanced at the people; there were about ten of them, and most had reached the peak of the Nine Layers Spirit Martial realm. Qinchuan had paid attention to the martial artists at the peak of the Nine Layers Spirit Martial realm who had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb the previous day, and these people were not among them.

    This indicated that these people were not part of the group that had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb this time.

    Seeing that they had surrounded Qinchuan but made no further move, a brawny man with a rough face stepped forward and said to Qinchuan, "Kid, get out of here, you can''t go forward anymore!"

    "What happened ahead?" Qinchuan, seeing no malice from the other side, calmed down and feigned ignorance.

    Just then, the sound of whistling came from afar, and several beams of divine light flashed past.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ding Hao arrived belatedly at that moment.

    Seeing the sky filled with Yin Spirits and the War God battling against many Yin Spirits, they were struck dumbfounded. Ji Huo''er exclaimed crisply, "Oh my, what is going on here? Who is that giant, and why is he fighting so many Yin Spirits?"

    No one around them answered, but the next moment, a sudden voice rang out.

    "Lei Wuyin, is that really you?" The speaker was none other than Ding Hao.

    The brawny man followed the voice, and upon recognizing the newcomer, he was overjoyed, "Ding Hao, you''re not dead?!"

    "It''s a long story. I stumbled my way out of that Demon Cave by mistake, and because my wife''s condition was urgent, I didn''t wait for you all there..."

    The two parties recognized each other and exchanged pleasantries for a while.

    It turned out that this group of people were the ones Ding Hao had met during his previous visit to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. At that time, everyone was separated in a Demon Cave, and because Ding Hao was worried about his wife''s illness, he had left the Demon Cave and made his way out of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb alone, while Lei Wuyin and the others, not seeing Ding Hao come out of the Demon Cave, had believed him to be dead. Unexpectedly, they were now reunited in this place.

 Chapter 404 Thunder and Fire Mercenary Corps

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    The burly man with a rough face was called Lei Wuyin, and he was the leader of this group of travelers.

    After Lei Wuyin had clarified Ding Hao and Qinchuan''s purpose, upon learning that Qinchuan actually wanted to venture toward the center of the plains, Lei Wuyin looked at everyone with a strange expression, as if he were looking at a bunch of fools.

    Pointing to the distant battlefield swarming with Yin Spirits and a giant wielding a battle axe.

    "Do you really want to go there?"

    The implication was, didn''t you see the great battle taking place in the distance? No one could participate in a battle of that magnitude.

    At that moment, a round-faced youth stepped forward from behind Lei Wuyin and kindly advised, "It seems that here lies a formation left by a powerful being. For some reason last night, the formation here suddenly activated, drawing all the Yin Spirits of the plains. Those Yin Spirits, as if possessed by demons, were assaulting the formation, seemingly eager to break into it.

    Last night, our encampment was attacked by the Yin Spirits because it was a bit too close.

    If we hadn''t fled fast enough, and since the Yin Spirits'' original targets weren''t us, we might have all perished here."

    After finishing, the youth tugged at his clothes, which were indeed tattered all over, clearly having been through a major disaster.

    Having said this, Lei Wuyin heaved a long sigh, "Unfortunately, we still lost more than ten of our brothers."

    Originally, they were a mercenary group called the Thunderfire Mercenaries from Imperial Mausoleum City of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    The group had over a hundred people. In the Imperial Mausoleum City, they were considered a considerable force. However, in recent years, they had been frequently suppressed by the empire and plundered of resources by Sects. The Thunderfire Mercenaries'' existence became increasingly difficult, to the point where their income could not cover their expenses.

    Some time ago, they were so poor that they couldn''t even afford Elixirs and Healing Medicines, forcing Lei Wuyin to plan a desperate venture to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with his brothers.

    What he didn''t expect was that the dangers of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb were far beyond their imagination. He had brought fifty people into the tomb, and after several months of battling and wandering, now only a mere ten remained.

    Especially last night, due to a poor choice of campsite location, they were attacked by the Yin Spirits, instantly losing half of their brothers.

    This made him feel even more guilty and sorrowful. Fortunately, this trip had been quite fruitful, enough to support the development and growth of the entire Thunderfire Mercenaries.

    Qinchuan insisted on heading toward where the countless Yin Spirits were congregating.

    Seeing Qinchuan leave, Ding Hao knew that he had come to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to guide Qinchuan, and naturally, he had to follow Qinchuan''s footsteps. He then bid farewell to Lei Wuyin and the others and sped up using his movement technique to catch up.

    "Do both immortals also wish to wade into these troubled waters?"

    Seeing Qinchuan and Ding Hao ignoring the advice and acting recklessly, Lei Wuyin turned to Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er and kindly reminded them.

    At that point, a lecherous-looking, thatch-shaped middle-aged man stepped out from the team, eyes gleaming with lust, and said with a sneer, "You two beauties, those Yin Spirits have gone mad attacking that giant, not afraid to die. If you''re eagerly rushing over, isn''t that equivalent to courting death?

    After finishing, the middle-aged man licked his lips and continued, "Besides, those two young fellows have low strength. In the face of danger, they can''t even guarantee their own safety, let alone protect you beauties.

    If the beauties do not mind, then follow us. We''ve been adventuring in this small world for quite a while and have some experience. We assure your safety.

    And if the beauties feel lonely and solitary, our brothers can also help relieve your ''Profound Void'' sufferings!"

    As the middle-aged man spoke, he kept licking his lips with a lecherous look that was nauseating to anyone who saw it.

    After he finished, the people behind him erupted into a boisterous laughter.

    Lei Wuyin, however, laughed and scolded, "Old Seven, do not be disrespectful to the immortals!"

    ```

    Ling Xian''er narrowed her eyes, and a faint aura of killing intention emerged, causing everyone to feel as if they had suddenly fallen into an icy cavern, their bodies breaking out in goosebumps.

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    But the killing intention quickly faded, and Ling Xian''er tugged at Ji Huo''er, snorting coldly, "Huo''er, let''s go!"

    With that, the two of them transformed into a white and a red streak of light respectively, and gracefully departed.

    They were now approaching the area where Yin Spirits were gathering, and Qinchuan also slowed his pace as he continued forward.

    It wasn''t long before Ding Hao and people like Ling Xian''er cautiously caught up, moving toward the center of the grassland, where the colossal Battle Axe giant stood.

    On seeing Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er and her three companions also headed towards the center of the grassland.

    Suddenly, a member of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group said, "Captain, should we also follow and see what''s going on? The Formation over there is so grand, and what''s protected inside must be extraordinary."

    However, Lei Wuyin''s face changed at that moment, wearing a mocking expression, he said, "In that battlefield, not only would a few minor figures from the Spirit Martial Realm be going to their deaths, but even a strong practitioner from the Dao Palace Realm who blunders into it would hardly escape. They''re just heading there to die."

    "But... what about the treasures protected by that Formation? Are we just going to give up on them?"

    Lei Wuyin looked into the distance, smiling indifferently, "Do you truly think we''re about to leave this place? At present, all the Yin Spirits on this grassland have been drawn over there. By keeping our distance, we''re merely avoiding the sharp edge for the time being. During this period, we can gather Spiritual Medicines in other places. It won''t be too late to go over there after the dust settles."

    The members of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group all had a sudden realization, silently praising their captain''s wisdom.

    "But what if they get their hands on the opportunity inside the Formation before us?" asked another member at that moment.

    "Them? Coveting the treasure is nothing but a pipe dream," Lei Wuyin remarked, his tone shifting, "If these few actually have some dumb luck and aren''t torn to shreds by the Yin Spirits, wouldn''t that be better for us? Then we can just deal with those four directly, can''t we?" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The group nodded in agreement, thinking that the captain''s strategy was indeed clever.

    They then stopped worrying about the distant battlefield and started to disperse to collect the Heavenly Treasures Materials on the grassland.

    At this moment, a team member suddenly noticed something amiss and called out loudly, "Captain, Old Seven... Old Seven... he''s dead!"

    Everyone was shocked to discover that the middle-aged man known as Old Seven, though still in his last standing posture, was already breathless, his Divine Sense in chaos, his True Spirit extinguished.

    Lei Wuyin''s face darkened as he looked in the direction in which Ling Xian''er and the other had left, his eyes nearly shooting flames, his expression shifting wildly before he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Art of the Divine Soul!"

    "Captain, what do we do now?"

    asked a member of the mercenary group.

    "What else can we do, of course, we avenge Old Seven!" another member of the group, fiery by nature, shouted angrily, "If it had been an attack by a Yin Spirit Fierce Beast, that''d be one thing, but it''s clear that Old Seven was ambushed by that damn woman just now."

    "Right, let''s avenge Old Seven (Brother Seven)."

    "That damn woman has killed someone right before all our brothers. She clearly doesn''t take our Lei Fire Mercenary Group seriously."

    The remaining members were also indignant, roaring with anger.

    Lei Wuyin had managed the Lei Fire Mercenary Group for several decades and knew that if he didn''t take action now, his authority would be severely damaged.

    His eyes slightly narrowed, he coldly said, "Hmph, daring to touch my Lei Fire Mercenary Group''s people, If I don''t personally slaughter him, how will the Lei Fire Mercenary Group continue to stand in Imperial Mausoleum City?"

    Immediately, the group no longer cared about gathering Spiritual Medicines and followed in the direction Ling Xian''er and the others had gone, keeping a safe distance.

 Chapter 405 Dharma Seal

    ```

    Qinchuan and his three companions employed their movement techniques, advancing unhurriedly towards the distance.

    Having not gone far, they caught sight of countless Yin Spirits densely scattered across the grassland, falling and rising one after another, lunging toward the giant at the center.

    "What on earth is here that is attracting these Yin Spirits, so eager to break through this place as if unafraid of death?"

    Ling Xian''er, with her white clothes purer than snow and a divine aura fluttering about, a peculiar light flickered in her beautiful eyes as she spoke to herself.

    "Didn''t those people earlier mention that this place was originally a formation set up by a powerful being? Perhaps what that powerful being left inside is some extraordinary treasure that could shake the entire Spirit Martial Secret Realm, and maybe even the Divine Wilderness Continent."

    Ji Huo''er pondered aloud by the side.

    Ding Hao, who had been quietly following behind Qinchuan and seldom voiced his opinions, now couldn''t help but ask, "Young Master Qin, could it be that you''ve discovered something? Is what you''re looking for right here?"

    The main reason Ding Hao entered the great tomb was to attract and seek causality, and he knew that Qinchuan had come to the secret realm for causality as well.

    Ignoring the danger of the fierce battle among the Yin Spirits all around, Qinchuan insisted on entering this place; Ding Hao, presuming this was based on some discovery, associated it with causality.

    Qinchuan shook his head and replied indifferently, "What I seek is not here, but I can use this place to draw it over."

    Having said this, Qinchuan squatted down, palm pressing on the surface of the grassland, reciting maxims from his mouth.

    With these words from his mouth, his Innate True Qi circulated rapidly within his body, emitting a golden radiance from all over, dazzlingly bright.

    Soon after, a complex Dharma Seal formed in his hands, shimmering with golden light, mysterious and arcane. With a slight movement of his palm, he struck it into the ground beneath.

    Once he completed this series of movements, he once again activated his movement technique, skirted around the Yin Spirits, and moved along the edge of the battlefield in an arc.

    When he had run some distance away, he repeated the previous action, striking another Dharma Seal into the ground.

    Ling Xian''er, although unsure of what he was doing, could see that the Dharma Seal he cast was mysterious and divine, intricate and sophisticated, and quite extraordinary.

    Furthermore, Ling Xian''er noticed that as his Dharma Seal entered the ground, a faint trace of the Great Dao''s power emerged from beneath the earth, flooding towards the enormous Battle Axe Giant, and converging with it in mid-air¡ªthe figure of the giant wielding the battle axe became slightly more solid.

    Her gaze towards Qinchuan grew even more complex and curious, "Young Master Qin, you truly are unfathomable."

    Several hours later, Qinchuan flitted across the grassland. He had been running around the outskirts of the battlefield for quite some time now, moving from one side of the battlefield to the other, and in the process, striking down five Dharma Seals.

    At this time, the giant in the battlefield had become crystal clear, as if carved from jade.

    The once-illusory giant had now become substantial. The Great Dao Principles adhered to its body, with a rosy glow flowing throughout. Every swing of the battle axe released forces of the Great Dao, crushing countless Yin Spirits, fighting more fervently with each clash.

    With each slash of the battle axe, the void fractured, the heavens and earth changed colors, as if cleaving the skies and splitting the earth, the thunder of the Nine Heavens trembled, the vast oceans surged violently, and the clouds dissipated in the sky.

    At a distant secluded location.

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    Three cultivators were hidden within the void, closely watching the grand battle between the Yin Spirits and the giant conjured by the formation.

    When Qinchuan and his group appeared at the periphery of the battlefield, the three mysterious men had already taken notice of the four of them.

    Initially, they paid little attention, thinking that Qinchuan and his companions were simply martial artists attracted by the anomaly. However, after Qinchuan cast series of Dharma Seals, which greatly bolstered the strength of the giant.

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    Among the three, someone became restless.

    "Damn it, who is this kid anyway? My brothers and I have studied this Great Formation for decades and yet never deciphered its secrets. Out of desperation, we lured the Yin Spirits to forcefully break the Formation, but this kid cast a few Dharma Seals, and now the strength of the Formation Spirit has recovered."

    "I''ll go kill this brat¡ªhow dare he ruin my perfect plan!" S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    His figure began to flicker, ready to emerge from the void.

    The next moment.

    Standing in the middle of the three, the elder with a youthful appearance and silver hair moved his arm and pulled him back, scolding, "Third Brother, what are you doing?"

    "Big Brother, why are you holding me back? I''ll go take down this kid!" The middle-aged man known as Third Brother''s eyes nearly shot flames, incomprehensibly looking at the elder: "My brothers and I spent decades on this Formation, just as the Formation Spirit was about to be destroyed by the Yin Spirits, and now this brat has disrupted it, why are you stopping me?"

    "If you kill this brat, can you open the Great Formation?" countered the elder.

    "This..."

    Third Brother found himself at a loss for words, looking at the Formation Spirit in the arena, growing stronger with every battle. With each swing of his battle axe, divine radiance flowed, and Qi waves surged to the skies, turning a swath of Yin Spirits into wisps of black mist with every motion.

    Clearly, their plan to use the Yin Spirits to force their way through the Formation was foiled.

    For the three of them to confront the Formation Spirit and hope to defeat it was even more unrealistic.

    "But... are we just supposed to sit by and watch him ruin our plans?" Third Brother retorted.

    The elder, unable to contain his anger, gave a knock on his head, his expression one of disappointment: "You stupid pig, I''ve made it so obvious and you still don''t get it. How could I have such a reckless and foolish brother, truly a disgrace to our Ancient Clan!"

    "So, Big Brother means to say, since this kid can enhance the power of the Formation Spirit, he must know how to break the Great Formation. We simply need to capture the kid and make him do the Formation Breaking," said the elder.

    "Moreover, resorting to use the Yin Spirits to attack the Great Formation was an act of desperation anyway. Even if these Yin Spirits could overwhelm the Formation Spirit, it''s still uncertain whether we could break through. The appearance of this kid, without a doubt, is great news."

    Standing aside, Gu Shi, the second eldest, finally couldn''t stand it anymore and spoke up to elucidate.

    Gu Shan suddenly had an epiphany.

    ...

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan was still running around outside the battlefield.

    He had now circled around the battlefield entirely, and as he planted the last Dharma Seal into the ground.

    The next moment.

    The earth suddenly erupted with thunderous roars, ceaseless and profound, as the land cracked, mountains crumbled, and countless fissures formed across the grasslands, with lava spewing out, foretelling an apocalypse, a cataclysmic collapse.

    At the ten locations where Qinchuan had just implanted Dharma Seals, ten dazzling divine beams burst forth from the ground, the light piercing the sky, and in the void, they formed a mysterious and profound Rune.

    Afterward, the Rune was seen entering the Formation Spirit, and the originally tangible Formation Spirit once again shone with divine light, radiating spectacular halos all over.

    "Roar¡ª"

    The Formation Spirit let out an enraged roar, the Battle Axe connecting heaven and earth, with countless Great Dao Principles surfacing on the Axe Edge, lightning gleaming, divine light twinkling, and the Battle Axe shining brightly, suddenly cleaving down on the multitude of Yin Spirits.

    After a resounding ''boom,'' a dazzling flash of colorful light erupted in the battlefield, making everyone feel as if a sun had risen in the center, brilliant and glaring, enveloping countless Yin Spirits within its radiance.

 Chapter 406 Divine Cave

    The explosion generated a massive amount of energy, creating a huge golden sphere that burst open beneath the feet of the giants, turning the entire world into a golden hue as far as the eye could see.

    Immediately after, it was as if a golden ocean surged forth, raising a wave so powerful it seemed to move mountains and overturn seas, spreading out from the center in all directions, tumultuous and overwhelming. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In that instant, all the grass and soil on the plains were completely torn up, not a hint of green remained, revealing the black earth beneath in a shocking and soul-stirring scene.

    Ding Hao and others were not on the periphery, still some distance from the center of the explosion, as gusts of fierce wind swept past like countless blades grazing their bodies.

    The members of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group were swallowed up by the dust and sand lifted by the wind, and it took a while before they were able to burst through the dirt and emerge.

    Gusu''s three brothers and the others, witnessing such a scene of heavenly might, were dumbfounded, exchanging looks of astonishment and speechlessness.

    "Who laid out this Great Formation, and how could it give birth to such a terrifying Formation Spirit!"

    The brilliance was dazzling, and once the dust settled, there was no longer a single Yin Spirit to be seen in the area; a battlefield once noisy and tragic quieted down in an instant.

    Looking around, there was nothing but silence and devastation.

    The spectacle and majesty of this part of the world was too grand; at the end of the plains, countless Martial Artists gazed at each other from a distance, all curious about what had happened in the center of the prairie.

    After dispersing the Yin Spirits that filled the sky, the Battle Axe giant''s eyes erupted with divine light, looking towards the far-reaching plains. Once it was certain there were no further invaders, its figure gradually became ethereal and vanished from sight.

    "It''s... It''s just disappeared..."

    Ding Hao had not yet come back to his senses from the explosion moments ago, staring blankly at the spot where the giant had vanished, he swallowed hard with lingering fear, "That big fellow, thank goodness it didn''t strike at us, or else truly no one would have been its match."

    "That was merely the Formation Spirit of the Great Formation laid down here. It only attacks those who attempt to forcefully breach the Formation. Since we had no intention of doing so, it naturally didn''t strike at us!"

    Qinchuan explained.

    "So that''s how it is, I hadn''t expected Young Master Qin to also possess such understanding of Formations. Young Master Qin cast a Dharma Seal, not showing any signs of wanting to break in by force, but rather, reinforced the Formation. The Formation Spirit sensed this and thus spared us," Xian Ling''er said, and after speaking, her beautiful eyes looked at Qinchuan with fascination: "Perhaps Young Master Qin also knows how to activate this Formation."

    Qinchuan grinned, and from her words, he understood that she believed he had prior knowledge about this type of Formation, which is why he knew the location of the Great Formation and how to unravel it.

    However, she could never have imagined that this very Giant Spirit Formation in front of her was one Qinchuan had personally laid out years ago. To break through the Great Formation was, of course, a piece of cake for him.

    Qinchuan didn''t correct her assumption, simply smiling lightly as he moved towards the center of the recent battle ahead.

    A few sparks of understanding flashed in Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes, clearly taking his response as affirmation, thinking to herself, "Just as I thought, this Young Master Qin is becoming more and more mysterious!"

    Without hesitation, she gracefully followed him.

    Before long, Qinchuan and his companions arrived at the central area of the explosion.

    Due to the battle between the Yin Spirits and the Formation Spirit, earth and water had been churned up, the black soil exposed, leaving a scene of complete disarray.

    However, right in the center stood a stele, ten meters high and two meters wide, perfectly intact. The surface of the stele was smooth as a wall, devoid of any runes or marks. The mysterious light of the Dao quietly covered the pale cyan surface, bestowing a serene and peaceful sensation.

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    It was hard to imagine how this stele remained standing and unscathed after the fierce battle that had just taken place, not even a single scratch upon it.

    Qinchuan walked straight to the stele, forming a complex Dharma Seal in front of it. Then, with a shift in his figure, he leapt to the back of the stele and once again formed seals with his hands.

    As two golden Dharma Seals were imprinted into the front and back of the stele, the light of the Dao on the stele began to flow slowly, glowing luminescently.

    With the light circulating, obscure and awkward runes started to emerge on the stele, mysterious and profound, containing the Divine Intent of the Supreme Dao Law. Although the onlookers did not understand their meaning, they could feel the presence of the Dao within them.

    The circulation of the light sped up, and more and more runes appeared on the stele; eventually, they covered the entire surface, the stele shining radiantly, as if it were a heavenly scripture etched on the cyan stone.

    After a long while.

    With a thunderous boom, the stele suddenly split in two, fracturing down the middle, and a colossal rift in space emerged from the crack at the center of the stele.

    Within the split, the space was chaotic, with specks of starlight flickering in and out of sight as if revealing a profound universe.

    Ji Huo''er had been intently examining the runes on the stele, attempting to fathom their true meaning.

    Upon witnessing the spatial rift behind the stele, she screamed out in shock, "This is¡­ this is a Divine Cave of Gods and Demons!"

    It was said that spatial rifts existed in the main world and countless small worlds. These rifts were remnants of Gods and Demons'' past deeds, imbued with their will or containing divine legacies, places truly filled with supreme opportunities.

    Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Ding Hao were genuinely stunned, their eyes wide as bells, holding their breaths and not daring to exhale, knowing full well the legends of the Divine Cave.

    "No wonder an eminent being once set up a Formation at this location; it was to keep the Divine Cave hidden from discovery!"

    Not only were Ling Xian''er and the others deeply shocked, but the distant Thunder Fire Mercenary Group along with the members of the Gu family stopped in their tracks at the sight of the vibrant chaos of the rift, panting heavily, their hearts pounding: "That¡­ that is the Divine Cave spoken of in legends!"

    A Divine Cave of Gods and Demons, while always rumored to exist on the Divine Wilderness Continent, had not been heard of in nearly a hundred thousand years since the ancients Gods and Demons vanished in the last era. Thus, no one on the Divine Wilderness Continent had reported finding such a cave in eons.

    Qinchuan''s expression was impassive as he said indifferently, "This is indeed a Divine Cave."

    With that, Qinchuan took a step forward toward the Divine Cave, meanwhile turning to Ding Hao and saying, "Follow, after drawing the cause and effect to this Divine Cave, capturing it will be much easier."

    Ling Xian''er extended her hand, wanting to hold onto Qinchuan and caution him to be careful, but by that time, Qinchuan had already stepped into the void and disappeared without a trace.

    Ding Hao also strode forward, following him into the rift.

    "Senior Sister, what do we do?" Ji Huo''er blinked her lively eyes, her sparkling gaze fixed on Ling Xian''er, filled with hope, as if her desire to follow was written all over her face.

    "Let''s go! Follow them!"

    Although they had embarked on the mission to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and their primary objective was to preserve their lives and complete the task without taking unnecessary risks,

    at that moment, what lay before them was a Divine Cave left by ancient deities. Ling Xian''er hesitated for scarcely a moment before making up her mind and following them into the rift.

 Chapter 407 Divine True Intent

    As everyone stepped into the rift, they immediately felt a jarring sense of time flowing past them. Spatial layers became disordered, and dazzling colors flickered all around. It felt as if their bodies and souls were being forcibly separated.

    It was as if they were forging ahead through the river of time, having journeyed through a whole lifetime''s distance, unable to see either the beginning or the end, and yet everything seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. A door, ancient and shimmering with blue light, appeared before them.

    The next moment, they entered the Divine Cave.

    Inside the Divine Cave, a strong surge of Dao Magic intent enveloped them, like an imposing mountaintop bearing down, or the endless ocean''s waves rolling in powerfully; the group, including Ling Xian''er, instantly felt a stifling sensation in their breaths.

    "Such powerful Divine True Intent! Such a rich Ancient Divine Intent!"

    The breath was desolate, ancient, tranquil, and profound. Although they had clearly never encountered it before, they understood in an instant that it was the aura of an ancient deity.

    The passage within the Divine Cave was spacious with no forks, just a straight path that stretched beyond sight.

    Qinchuan showed no intention of stopping and took steps toward the end of the passage, with everyone else hastily following.

    "Unfortunately, this Divine Cave is far too ancient. Even the will left by the ancient gods cannot be preserved intact after an era. Although we can clearly perceive the breath of the deity, we ultimately cannot obtain the legacy of the gods."

    Ling Xian''er sighed, feeling a bit regretful.

    But she quickly recovered. The legacy of an ancient deity, how covetable a thing that is! On the Divine Wilderness Continent, generation after generation, countless cultivators had gone mad for it; how could they possibly obtain it so easily?

    At this time, Ji Huo''er had also finished searching every corner around them, only to find the area completely bare. There were no Heavenly Treasures Materials, not even a single common blade of grass in sight.

    Her interest waned immediately, and with diminished enthusiasm, she strolled around, shaking her head and saying, "Is this truly what an ancient deity left behind? Why haven''t I seen a single treasure? Perhaps it was left by a stingy ancient god!" Her words were unrestrained, not fearing to offend any deity.

    Ding Hao spoke, "Previously, the outer area of this Divine Cave was protected by a Formation laid down by a powerful being. It''s likely that whatever opportunity was inside the Divine Cave has already been obtained by the one who set up the Formation. Unfortunately, we are one step too late."

    At these words, a thought struck Ling Xian''er, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Qinchuan, "Young Master Qin has been so calm and confident all this way, ignoring the dangers of the battle between the Yin Spirit and the Formation Spirit, and pressing on towards this place. It seems you already knew of the existence of the Great Formation. And since discovering the entrance to this Divine Cave, your expression has remained indifferent, with no change at all, as if you had long known about the Divine Cave''s existence."

    She paused for a bit, waiting for Qinchuan''s face to give away any flaw, then continued, "Therefore, Xian''er speculates that Young Master Qin, you must have already received the legacy of the being who set up the Great Formation, which is why you are so familiar with both the Great Formation and the Divine Cave. This also explains why you chose this particular passage when we first entered the large tomb."

    "Indeed, as a member of the Fox Clan, your thoughts are sharp!" Qinchuan glanced at Ling Xian''er, shook his head, and calmly said, "Unfortunately, you are mistaken; I have not received any so-called legacy."

    Qinchuan did not continue. Following the normal logic, Ling Xian''er''s speculation was not wrong, and it was quite remarkable for her to deduce so much from many subtle details.

    But what she could never guess was that the so-called powerful being who laid out the Great Formation was none other than Qinchuan himself.

    Qinchuan said this, but to Ling Xian''er and the others, it seemed like he was deliberately concealing something. This prompted Ji Huo''er to pull another face, "If you''ve got the inheritance, you''ve got it. I''m not going to snatch it from you, but you''re acting all secretive. Such a miser."

    Knowing that Ji Huo''er was a mischievous child despite her small size, and quite similar to Qin Xiaoyu by nature, without any real dissatisfaction, Qinchuan was also in a rare good mood, and exchanged some banter with her, "Then later in the Divine Cave, you''d better not rush to grab any Magical Treasures or Spiritual Objects."

    "Hmph, I won''t grab them if you say so. I don''t fancy any Magical Treasures or Spiritual Objects. Even if you beg me to take them later, I won''t!"

    Ji Huo''er held her head high, her chest heaving unevenly as she pouted.

    However, hearing what Qinchuan said, Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao were intrigued, each thinking to themselves, "As expected, there''s more to the Divine Cave than meets the eye, and it''s not devoid of treasures."

    The group hurried along, the passage ahead gradually widening until they reached a huge circular hall with a diameter of five hundred meters. The walls around were aglow with auroral light, the Divine Intent of the deities engraved on them, exuding intense pressure that made everyone''s hearts tremble.

    In the center of the great hall was a raised circular altar carved out of a single piece of Divine Jade, translucent and suffused with misty light, a natural masterpiece.

    Above the Jade Altar were many lustrous and colorful Spiritual Treasures.

    At first glance, there was an array of Dao Magic, dazzling divine light, and various Heavenly Treasures Materials and Spiritual Objects carelessly arranged.

    Upon seeing these items, Ji Huo''er''s eyes went wide, gleaming with excitement as she leapt up and dashed toward the Jade Altar.

    "Wow! It''s Starry Night Wood Drink Grass, and it''s three-leaved!"

    "Is this... Shadowflow Dry Flame Jade? Such a big piece, my goodness!"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled as she jumped in front of the Jade Altar. Considering her youthful form, the altar was quite high compared to her. From a distance, she could see the lustrous treasures upon it, but up close, she was too short to see the Spiritual Treasures atop the high platform.

    She hopped up and down, wishing she could leap straight onto the misty platform of Spiritual Objects, yet afraid of damaging the Heavenly Treasures Materials. In this way, she kept jumping in front of the Jade Altar nonstop.

    Even her bold declarations from before were forgotten as she squealed, "Mine, mine, all mine!"

    Just as she was jumping joyfully, Ling Xian''er suddenly chided sweetly, "Huo''er, show some respect. Since Young Master Qin has received the inheritance, these divine items belong to him. You shouldn''t touch them."

    Ling Xian''er believed that since Qinchuan had received the ancient powerful being''s inheritance, and this Divine Cave had been concealed by the Great Formation set up by that same being which Qinchuan himself had openly unlocked, the treasures here should rightfully be Qinchuan''s.

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    Although Ji Huo''er was greedy for the treasures, she knew their importance and that she owed her chance to enter this place to Qinchuan''s abilities; she truly didn''t deserve to take anything here.

    After Ling Xian''er''s reminder, she muttered "Oh," suddenly losing all enthusiasm. Reluctantly, she tossed back a piece of Heavenly Immortal Fragrance she had managed to grab and left the Jade Altar, turning back every three steps. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just as her spirits flagged, Qinchuan spoke leisurely, "These things are just nutrients after all, their medicinal properties and Spiritual Energy have largely dissipated. This young master isn''t interested."

 Chapter 408 Capturing Cause and Effect

    Having spoken, Qinchuan extended his hand into the center of the Jade Altar.

    As his arm stretched forth, it suddenly seemed to sink into rippling waves, with ripples wavering in the void.

    Moments later, he pulled his arm out of the rippling Dao Patterns, now holding a jade box suffused with rosy light in his palm.

    The jade box glowed with a rainbow luster, its Dao Patterns winding, its entire body flawless, naturally formed. A Dharma Pattern spread over it, emitting a faint golden light, ancient, profound, mysterious.

    "This is¡­ this is actually a Soul Nourishing Formation arranged with countless Heavenly Treasures Materials!"

    Ling Xian''er, well-informed and knowledgeable, exclaimed in shock upon seeing such a scene, finally realizing what Qinchuan meant by nutrients.

    The countless apparently randomly placed Heavenly Treasures Materials on this Jade Altar, upon careful observation, showed a clear pattern; indeed, a Soul Nourishing Formation had been arranged. The Great Formation absorbed the Spiritual Power of these Heavenly Treasures Materials, all to nurture the treasure inside the jade box.

    What on earth is contained within?

    This vast array of dazzling, eye-catching Spiritual Treasures and Heavenly Treasures Materials, any of which would be extremely rare outside, now merely served as its nourishment?

    After taking the jade box into his hands, Qinchuan didn''t hesitate, immediately storing it inside Black Lotus and then indifferently said, "Inside this box is the Life Water, which is of great use to me."

    "Life Water?"

    "What is that?"

    Ding Hao and Ling Xian''er looked at each other, both having never heard of the name before and unaware of its uses, wondering why such great lengths were taken by the capable figure of yore to deploy such measures.

    The group now understood that both the Divine Cave and the various Formations were methods employed by that capable figure of old to store a box of Life Water.

    In fact, these various measures were indeed left by Qinchuan himself, the purpose being to store a drop of Life Water within the jade box.

    Life Water was one of the essential materials for refining the Innate Awakening Pill¡¤Bone.

    Legend has it that, during the era of Ancient Times'' Gods and Demons, in the central area of the heavens and earth, there was a Spring of Life, from which Life Water continuously flowed. After the great battle between Gods and Demons, the Spring of Life dried up and collapsed, never to produce water again.

    This Life Water thus became rootless water, and with the changes of the world and the passage of time, every drop used meant one less drop left.

    Over an Era, Life Water had become extremely rare. Back then, Qinchuan had barged into a Divine Race dojo and, after surviving countless near-death experiences, had obtained just this one drop.

    And Qinchuan placed it here precisely because the rich divine will within this God-Devil Cave could suppress the consciousness within the Life Water, preventing its escape.

    Ji Huo''er, however, wasn''t concerned about the Life Water at all. In her eyes, if it was something unheard of, then there was no concept to convert it into Purple Mysterious Crystals. No matter how precious it might be, it could not compare to the Spiritual Treasures on the Jade Altar.

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s declaration of disinterest in these nutrients, Ji Huo''er''s spirits lifted, and she immediately hopped up excitedly, "Big brother, since you don''t fancy these nutrients, Huo''er will reluctantly help you collect them!"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes were animated, radiant with charm, her playful demeanor captivating as her large, expressive eyes twinkled, even her way of addressing Qinchuan changed to ''big brother.''

    "Since this young master has said that I''m not interested in these nutrients, naturally, I don''t need them. If you wish to take them, then take them away," he stated.

    Upon hearing his words, Ji Huo''er''s eyes shone even brighter, ready to leap and gather the nutrients, but then she heard Qinchuan change the subject, "However, this Formation still has some use to me, I''ll need it first to locate something."

    Ji Huo''er nodded crisply, her enthusiasm unabated, she squatted on the side, counting on her fingers, calculating how many Purple Mysterious Crystals the Heavenly Treasures Materials could be exchanged for.

    After speaking, Qinchuan turned his head and said to Ding Hao, "Go to the center of the Soul Nourishing Formation and release your own aura."

    Ding Hao understood Qinchuan''s intention; he wanted him to release the karmic aura he had been tainted with before to attract the karma.

    Ding Hao sat upright in the center of the Formation, releasing a trace of the karmic aura he had absorbed in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    The next moment, Ding Hao appeared peaceful and serene, his body seemingly becoming transparent, as if he were situated in the river of time, elusive. His whole being emitted a strange and profound aura, mysterious to the extreme.

    Ling Xian''er was captivated by this mysterious attraction, her eyes shining brightly. Even Ji Huo''er stopped what she was doing and gazed at Ding Hao with wide eyes.

    Karma, profound and unfathomable, too wonderful for words, could sense each other instantly despite being thousands of miles apart.

    Just as Ding Hao was releasing the aura of karma,

    In the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, a distant central area,

    a fist-sized, odd-shaped spirit fruit that looked like jade trembled. Then, in a "whoosh," it vanished from its place, burrowed underground, and began rushing toward the grasslands.

    ...

    No one knew how much time had passed when Qinchuan''s eyes flew open, bursting with a fierce light. He looked toward the direction of the passage and shouted, "It''s coming!"

    "Who?"

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er expanded their Divine Sense, but the passage was silent, without the slightest anomaly.

    However, the next moment, the two sensed an extremely powerful aura sprinting toward their direction from afar within the passage.

    This aura felt incredibly familiar to them at first, then they realized. It was astonishingly similar to the aura emanating from Ding Hao at that moment, only hundreds, if not thousands of times more intense.

    It was like the lonesome waves of a boundless ocean, stirring up silent waves. They raged fiercely and yet were utterly soundless, filled with contradictions.

    The aura approached incredibly fast. Before the two could react, it had already reached the great hall.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    After the karma blasted in, without any hesitation, divine light flared up, and the power of karma scattered in every direction. The force of karma was colorless and tasteless, formless and devoid of any physical sensation, yet everyone felt a surge of desolation, sadness, and loneliness.

    Countless strands of karmic force converged above Ding Hao''s head, attempting to extinguish him with the powerful Karmic Force.

    Just then, Qinchuan suddenly bellowed in anger, "Evil barrier! How dare you be so presumptuous in front of this young master! Submit at once!" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Following that, numerous Spiritual Treasures surged out of the Formation above the Jade Altar, swirling around Ding Hao with Spiritual Energy. Great Dao Principles and dazzling golden light enveloped Ding Hao, finally counteracting the strong Karmic Force.

    The blow of karma not being successful, and sensing the situation had turned, it instantly retreated, preparing to flee.

    But by then, Qinchuan had already blocked the entrance to the passage.

    "Capture¡ª¡ª"

    Qinchuan''s aura skyrocketed, his palm shining with divine light. With a sweep of his hand, he conjured a golden Palm Imprint, pressing down on the spirit fruit, majestic and intense.

    Although the karma was adept at escaping, Qinchuan had deliberately lured it with a meticulous plan. How could he let it slip away so easily? Under his mighty palm, the karma finally had nowhere to run and was grasped firmly in Qinchuan''s hand.

 Chapter 409 Cause and Effect Karmic Force

    "Let me go, release me at once!"

    In Qinchuan''s palm, a fist-sized, oddly-shaped object gleamed like jade atop which an old man with white hair and a youthful face, his beard fluttering, emerged. He glared with bulging eyes, small arms flailing, and roared continuously; it was the Medicinal Spirit that had been nurtured within the Elixir.

    "You brat, release me this instant, or don''t blame me for being impolite," the Medicinal Spirit glared furiously, angered by Qinchuan''s disrespect.

    "Stop your clamor! This Elixir has caught the eye of this young master, and now you have two choices," Qinchuan glanced at the fist-sized Medicinal Spirit and said indifferently, "First, submit to me, and I shall find you another dwelling. Second, cling to this Elixir and be refined alongside it by me."

    This Medicinal Spirit, having cultivated from the Elixir, could already survive independently of the Elixir. The existence or non-existence of the Medicinal Spirit did not affect the Elixir''s efficacy, and so Qinchuan gave it such options, a path to life.

    "Hmph, I am naturally nurtured, a fusion of the essence of all things, spiritual energy, sun, and moon, seeing through the world''s karma and clarifying the Great Dao Principles. How could I easily submit to your threats, you little stinker?"

    "I was born of this fruit, and even in death, I shall not leave!"

    The Medicinal Spirit frowned and glared, appearing ready to die rather than submit, quite resolute.

    Without another word, Qinchuan''s Innate True Qi surged tumultuously, burst forth from his body, enveloping the Elixir in a radiant divine light, ready to devour and refine it.

    Seeing this, the Medicinal Spirit''s face changed drastically; his old visage instantly turned green, and he shot out from the Elixir, hurriedly stating, "Cough, cough, suddenly I feel that changing residence might not be so bad."

    He immediately cast aside his earlier grandiose declaration.

    Qinchuan merely smiled indifferently, retracting the True Qi in his hand.

    He naturally would not take offense at the Medicinal Spirit''s rudeness.

    Before him appeared a golden pillar, carved with a pair of dragon heads, and he said, "This Divine Pillar is an object from ancient times, capable of reaching the heavens and cutting through the earth, immensely indestructible, forged from true Divine Iron. Allowing you to reside in it is nothing but a privilege for you."

    This Divine Pillar had been what he once used to suppress the area outside the Heavenly Demon Forest. Recently, on a whim, he retrieved it, planning to forge it into a Long Spear.

    Having been exposed to both Demonic Qi and Spiritual Energy outside the Heavenly Demon Forest for many years without developing a spirit, it was now suitable to house the Medicinal Spirit of the Elixir. In time, it would serve well as a Spear Spirit.

    "Doesn''t that mean I''ll have to follow you around forever?" Upon hearing this, the Medicinal Spirit immediately understood Qinchuan''s intention. If he became Qinchuan''s Spear Spirit, he would lose his freedom, and he complained with a crestfallen expression.

    "Truly ungrateful. There are countless spirits nurtured by the world that are unworthy to follow this young master. I saw that you have a mind free from distractions and a pure origin, so I kindly spared your life. Otherwise, you would have been refined alongside the Elixir by now."

    Qinchuan said coldly, as the True Qi within him began to circulate again, and the Great Dao Principles emerged, enveloping the Elixir.

    "Fine! Fine! Fine! I accept!"

    The Medicinal Spirit, seeing that Qinchuan was utterly serious and, although not agreeing with the first part of his statement, quickly floated out of the Elixir and then hid inside the Divine Pillar.

    ¡­

    Refining karmic cause and effect did not require refining elixirs. Qinchuan, right then, simply crossed his legs and sat down, swallowing that karmic seed into his mouth.

    As soon as the seed of karma entered Qinchuan''s mouth, it instantly transformed into a stream of cool liquid, sliding down his throat into his stomach.

    Then, a powerful presence burst forth inside his belly, an aura that was vastly desolate, mysterious, and sacred.

    Qinchuan felt as though his entire being had fallen into a mysterious realm. Probing out with his Divine Sense, he saw the river of time flowing before his eyes. He could clearly see, within the river, countless beings struggling, floating, and sinking¡ªa hurried existence that lasted no longer than a flick of a finger. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    A lifetime passed in an instant, a youth grew to middle age, and then to old age, all in the span of a single thought, eventually turning into a mound of yellow earth.

    Among the numerous beings caught in the world''s vicissitudes, he could even clearly discern an inexplicable aura on people, guiding and controlling the beings within the river of time.

    Initially unrelated individuals became entwined by this mysterious aura due to certain events, influencing each other inextricably.

    "Is this the power of karma? Cause and effect are interdependent, not existing independently!"

    This mysterious force would dissipate with certain events'' occurrence, but most of the time, beings would carry the weight of their karma, entangled by Karmic Force, regretting their transmigration. During the process of reincarnation, most Karmic Forces would vanish, disappearing completely within the river of time.

    Only on rare occasions, after countless cycles of reincarnation, would some beings in the river remain bound by karma, unable to escape the Karmic Forces they once provoked.

    "Where there is a cause there must be an effect, where there is an effect there must be a cause. From cause arises effect, cause and effect are distinct. The confusion and enlightenment of the Ten Realms, are none other than relationships of cause and effect¡ªis this what Karmic Force is?"

    Qinchuan muttered to himself as if he had an epiphany.

    Just at that moment, a violent aura burst forth from within him, his True Qi became chaotic, and the surrounding Qi violently erupted, sweeping up an endless, and at the same time, lonely and desolate aura.

    It was a surge of pure Karmic Force that appeared out of nowhere, vast and formidable, raising a ferocious tornado around him, with him at the very eye of the storm.

    Qinchuan''s face changed drastically, "Such intense power of karma, countless Karmic Forces converging, have actually formed such a formidable superstorm!"

    But he quickly realized, "Karmic Force, a cycle of retribution, in refining this seed of karma, I''ve fallen into this mysterious realm and have seen too many karmic ties of the world, now I''m suffering backlash!"

    Next to him, Ling Xian''er and others sensed the strange changes happening to Qinchuan and exclaimed in unison, "What''s happening? This aura is terrifying."

    The old-looking Medicinal Spirit poked his head out from the Divine Pillar and clucked in amazement, "This kid really doesn''t know whether to live or die, not only does he forcefully refine karma, but he also dares to peer into the countless beings'' karma within the river of time, suffering from the backlash of Karmic Force."

    "What should we do now? Is there any way to help him?" Ji Huo''er felt a certain fondness for Qinchuan, considering he had shared so many Spiritual Treasures, and asked worriedly.

    "There''s no way out. The power of karma is mysterious and unpredictable; once entangled, unless one resolves this segment of karma, one will always be bound by it, unable to break free.

    This kid has the power of karma all over him, I don''t know how many beings'' karma he has peered into, such terrifying Karmic Force, even a saint would only await death."

    Even as Medicinal Spirit spoke, there was a hint of schadenfreude. Qinchuan''s death would be good news for him.

    Ji Huo''er''s face was filled with worry upon hearing this, but she was powerless, watching helplessly as the aura continued to assault and ravage Qinchuan at the eye of the storm.

 Chapter 410 Three Kinds of Dao

    Logically speaking, Qinchuan, having transmigrated through nine lives, emerged from battlefields in each life, bearing countless karmic forces on his shoulders, not fearing the backlash of these karmic forces.

    However, he was unaware that by peeking into the karmic forces of others, he was already contravening the Heavenly Dao, even going beyond the scope of the Heavenly Dao. Thus, what backlashed against him wasn''t karmic force, but another mysterious Dao, a Dao transcending the Heavenly Dao.

    "Hahaha, this kid, I want to see how he breaks the situation!"

    "With such a vast amount of karmic force, this kid is bound to die." Once Qinchuan falls, no one will be able to restrain him anymore. Medicinal Spirit was extremely excited, showing none of the gravity and composure expected of an elder.

    Qinchuan''s Divine Sense surged, True Qi ran wildly, his body burst out with an overwhelmingly unbeatable pressure, trying to suppress this vigorous aura with all his might.

    But that mysterious backlash Dao was too terrifying; currently, his Emperor Soul was still asleep, and the True Qi and Divine Sense of his physical body seemed like a small boat in the vast ocean in the face of this breath, with waves rolling. The wooden boat was in great danger of capsizing and being submerged.

    At that moment, the Emperor Soul within his sea of consciousness seemed to perceive something, suddenly opened its eyes, shooting out a blazing and bright golden light, its body radiating with divine radiance, halo streaming, unleashing a strong suction force.

    Under that powerful suction force, the surging karmic backlash was continuously sucked into the Emperor Soul. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After devouring the majestic karmic force, the Emperor Soul once again fell into a deep sleep.

    The scene returned to tranquility, the fierce storm raised by the karmic force also suddenly ceased, as if it had never happened, while the aura on Qinchuan was climbing, showing clear signs of breakthrough.

    Qinchuan and the Emperor Soul within his Divine Sense were one and the same, but as of now, he had not fully awakened, he was not yet able to control it completely.

    During the moment when the Emperor Soul devoured the endless karmic force, he had an insight.

    Within that boundless karmic force, there was also a breath of a mysterious Dao mixed in.

    It was not the breath of the great Dao; it seemed to subtly accord with the Heavenly Dao. He did not have full mastery over the Heavenly Dao, but he could distinguish at a glance that the mysterious Dao was not the Heavenly Dao.

    In the world, there are three kinds of Dao: the Great Dao, the Heavenly Dao, the Immortal Path.

    Since it was neither the Great Dao nor the Heavenly Dao, could it be the legendary¡ªImmortal Path?

    In that instant, Qinchuan had a realization, his suppressed realm roared into motion, as if some shackles had been unlocked, and his aura began to climb continuously.

    "Damn, how... how... how is this possible?"

    "Where did that karmic force go? Did he suppress it?" At this moment, Medicinal Spirit poked its head out, staring dumbfounded at the scene before it, speaking in a stutter.

    "Such a majestic karmic force, even I, as a karmic being, wouldn''t dare to withstand it forcibly. Not only did this kid suppress it, but he is also showing signs of a breakthrough?"

    This was indeed beyond his comprehension.

    Ji Huo''er and Ding Hao felt a secret relief seeing Qinchuan safely get through this ordeal.

    The aura on Qinchuan continued to rise, breaking through as if drinking water, smooth and unhindered without the slightest obstruction.

    This kind of breakthrough, leaping several stages in succession, was routine for Qinchuan, but Ji Huo''er and the others had never seen such a feat before.

    Watching Qinchuan''s aura surge from the Fifth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm to the Sixth, then breaking through from the Sixth to the Seventh, and from the Seventh to the Eighth, finally halting at the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, he was just a step away from reaching the Dao Palace Realm.

    "If I could have comprehended that mysterious Dao for just a moment longer, perhaps my understanding of the Heavenly Dao would have broken through as well."

    Qinchuan reflected in amazement. He hadn''t expected that an impromptu awakening would bring such a harvest, allowing him a glimpse of the legendary Immortal Path. But this comprehension was fleeting and was suppressed by the Emperor Soul.

    "It''s a pity that the essence of that mysterious Dao is too defiant of the heavens, awakening even the sealed and slumbering Emperor Soul. Now, suppressed deep within the Emperor Soul and aiming to be devoured and suppressed once more, I''m unable to make it resurface with my current realm, unless the Emperor Soul completely awakens."

    While he was still sighing inwardly, he was unaware that his successive breakthroughs had already shocked everyone speechless, their eyes widened and jaws dropped.

    Before entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, most cultivators were at the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, with Qinchuan being the exception at merely the Fifth Layer, and even talents from various sects looked down on him.

    Just two days into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Qinchuan had broken through to the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, catching up with the rest. From the Fifth to the Ninth Layer, a total of four minor realms, even the most stunning martial arts prodigy of the Ancient Kingdom, Gongsun Liu, had taken a whole four months.

    Yet for Qinchuan, it took only two days, which astonished Ling Xian''er and the others.

    How could Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and others who prided themselves on their brilliance hold any face now?

    In fact, how could Ling Xian''er and others know about the martial foundation Qinchuan had mastered so thoroughly? Had it not been for him deliberately suppressing his cultivation level, he would have already reached the Dao Palace Realm and stepped into the ranks of cultivators.

    It was that flash of the mysterious Dao essence that had triggered the vast Innate True Qi within his body to operate uncontrollably, propelling him all the way to the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm before he repressed it again.

    Ji Huo''er even murmured to herself, "What kind of Spiritual Medicine did big brother eat to have such a rapid surge in cultivation?"

    She thought it was due to Qinchuan consuming Spirit Fruits, which led to his sudden progress. Little did she know it was the depth of Qinchuan''s own foundation. If an ordinary martial artist were to ingest Spirit Fruits indiscriminately, they would likely be dead from the backlash of limitless karmic forces.

    Especially the Medicinal Spirit the size of a palm, it was as if it had seen a ghost: "This kid is not human!"

    "Right, this must be an illusion, it definitely is an illusion. This isn''t some lair of gods and demons; this is an Illusion Realm. To think that I, being born and raised as the spirit of all things, could also be affected by an Illusion Realm."

    "No, I must leave this Illusion Realm as soon as possible!"

    As he said this, the old man started to control the Divine Pillar, hopping towards the exit, attempting to flee, wanting to escape the Illusion Realm in pretense, but in truth, seeing that Qinchuan was unharmed, he wanted to run away.

    Just then, Qinchuan''s aura calmed down, and his eyes suddenly opened, shooting a blazing light towards the Divine Pillar. With a simple beckoning of his hand, he said, "Come back."

    The Divine Pillar flew back into Qinchuan''s hand on its own, and without saying a word, he directly retracted it into the Black Lotus.

    The Medicinal Spirit still did not understand the terrifying aspect of Qinchuan, hence it didn''t harbor thoughts of following him. As long as Qinchuan took it by his side, after some time, the Medicinal Spirit would realize what sort of terrifying existence it was following, and even if he wanted it to go, it probably would not want to leave.

    Seeing Qinchuan regain clarity, Ji Huo''er wiped the shock and envy off her face, bounding forward energetically, she coyly said, "Big brother, can we now collect these Spiritual Treasures?"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes were sparkling and full of life, smiling radiantly with a pair of adorable little fangs showing, playful and cute. Forget the overwhelming karmic forces, forget the sudden surge in cultivation; after coming to her senses, nothing was more important than the abundance of Spiritual Treasures on the ground.

    In her eyes, the ground wasn''t covered in Spiritual Treasures but in the sparkling glow of Purple Mysterious Crystals!

    However, just as she finished speaking, suddenly a gloomy and cold voice echoed from afar.

 Chapter 411 Initial Exploration of Cause and Effect

    Suddenly, a gloomy and cold voice rang out.

    "These natural treasures are claimed by our Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps."

    As soon as he finished speaking, several figures emerged from the darkness. These people were none other than those from the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps, who had just brushed past Qinchuan and the others. The speaker was a thin, tall martial artist with a sullen face, who stared intently at Qinchuan and his companions like a venomous snake.

    "Hmph, how did these annoying guys manage to follow us here?"

    Because of what had happened earlier with Lao Qi, Ji Huo''er held no good feelings towards this group and frowned as she huffed.

    Ling Xian''er, with a graceful and ethereal figure, dressed in white, stood tall and elegant, but even her face now showed a trace of anger, like an iceberg, and she coldly snorted, "Where did these ignorant creatures come from?"

    Lei Wuyin stepped forward. His stature was burly, like a wall blocking everyone''s path. His gaze was sharp and cold as he stared at Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, his eyes filled with chill, and he said word by word, "Don''t let any of these people go."

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    As he spoke, the remaining eight members of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps quickly scattered, forming a half-circle and surrounding Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, Qinchuan, and Ding Hao.

    Their Qi surged powerfully, True Qi rolled tumultuously, Dao Magic ran unrestrained, and divine light flickered. The cultivations of these people were profound, their True Qi vigorous; each one of them possessed at least the cultivation of the Spirit Martial Nine Layers. Their intense and heavy Qi pressed down on the four people''s heads from all directions like overwhelming ocean waves crashing against the shore.

    Certainly, the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps had verbally targeted Ling Xian''er and the others, but in reality, they were coveting the Spiritual Treasures on the Jade Altar, planning to eliminate Ding Hao and Qinchuan as well.

    Before the crowd, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were undaunted, as strong auras of ice and fire erupted from them. Ling Xian''er was cold as the Ice Immortal, her Qi frosty; everyone shivered involuntarily as if plunging into an icy abyss at that moment.

    Ji Huo''er''s body burst into blazing flames, her Fire Qi burning fiercely as scorching waves surged forth, lashing against everyone''s faces.

    Just a moment ago, the crowd seemed to be inside an icy cave that had stood for ten thousand years, and now it was as if they were trapped in an endless sea of molten lava, the heat unbearable.

    The atmosphere on the field instantly became tense, as everyone''s palms sweated in anticipation, their Dao Magic fluctuating wildly and Mysterious Techniques ready to burst forth. Dao Qi crisscrossed in the air, and Dharma Patterns rampaged, a vicious battle seemed on the verge of breaking out.

    Ding Hao, acquainted with the people from the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps, noticed that something was wrong and immediately stepped forward to ease the tension, "Brother Lei, Miss Xian''er, could it be that there is some misunderstanding? We are all in a dangerous situation and should work together to overcome this challenge. Any grievances can be settled after we leave this small world."

    "Hmph, misunderstanding? There are no misunderstandings. These two killed the seventh member of our Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps. As their leader, if I do nothing, how could I face my departed brother?"

    Ling Xian''er''s frosty beauty was like sculpted jade, and with her bright eyes and white teeth, she said, "You dared to insult Thousand Fox Mountain, and I have already shown great magnanimity by not slaughtering all of you. Yet, ignorant of death, you still dare to come seeking trouble."

    Upon hearing the name Thousand Fox Mountain, the members of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps were visibly startled.

    They hadn''t expected to have provoked an immortal from Thousand Fox Mountain, and fear began to creep into their hearts.

    Lei Wuyin seemed to sense the wavering courage in their hearts and suddenly roared, "What is there to fear? Even if it''s Thousand Fox Mountain, so what? There are only four of them, and we have nine. Are we really afraid of her?"

    Upon hearing this, everyone came to their senses, remembering that their numbers were twice those of their opponents. Even with the presence of Thousand Fox Mountain, they once again swelled with Qi and closed in.

    Ding Hao did not know what had transpired between Ling Xian''er and Lei Wuyin, nor why they had ended up killing the seventh member of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Corps.

    He knew the seventh brother''s temperament and, upon hearing Ling Xian''er''s words, instantly deduced the reason. It must have been that the seventh brother made some offensive remarks towards Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er. The two of them were on par with the others, and both were immortals of Thousand Fox Mountain. How could they tolerate any insult from a mere lackey of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group?

    Ding Hao began to speak, wanting to mediate, "Brother Lei, it wasn''t intentional on Miss Xian''er''s part, so perhaps..." He wanted to continue playing the peacemaker, but at that moment, Qinchuan suddenly spoke up leisurely, interrupting him.

    "Ding Hao, you are sincere, but far too naive. Do you really believe that even without this incident, these people would let things go?"

    Ding Hao was taken aback once more, not understanding the meaning of Qinchuan''s words: "Young Master Qin, Brother Lei is straightforward and friendly. We hit it off at first sight, and I understand the brothers from the Burning Heaven group, too. You should also persuade Miss Ling''er and the others..."

    "Are you still not understanding what this Young Master means, saying you''re naive? And yet you regard this Way of Thunder as your ''big brother''." Qinchuan shook his head, glanced at Lei Wuyin and the people of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group whose breaths were heavy, and said lightly, "Don''t you wonder why you encountered them so coincidentally at the beginning, and what he intended by bringing you to the Demon Cave?"

    As Qinchuan''s words fell, Lei Wuyin and his group''s expressions suddenly became strange.

    "We thought we had covered our tracks flawlessly, even fooling this idiot Ding Hao. How did this kid find out?" Lei Wuyin pondered secretly.

    In fact, during the standoff, Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils had opened, the power of cause and effect surfaced within them, and his gaze settled on Ding Hao and Lei Wuyin.

    To his surprise, he saw on both of them a faint, inexplicable aura, interlinked and entwined.

    That was the power of karma.

    Qinchuan, who had devoured karma before, had most of his Dao Magic suppressed by the Emperor Soul. However, now, with the operation of his Innate Pupils, he was able to detect the existence of certain karmic forces. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At this moment, he detected the entangled karma between the two. Although unclear about the specifics, he knew it was by no means simple; Ding Hao was clearly being used by the members of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group.

    When Qinchuan mentioned this, he did not expose the truth, but to the ears of the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group, it sounded like a thunderclap.

    The group, of course, vehemently denied it, showing guilt like a thief. One round-faced youth shouted excitedly, "You little wretch, what nonsense are you spouting? If you try to slander the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group, be careful I punch your head in."

    Qinchuan did not clarify further, but the overreaction of the group was a clear admission of guilt. Any astute observer could see through their subterfuge.

    Although Ding Hao did not believe that the Burning Heaven Mercenary Group had any ulterior motives, his expression became grave: "Young Master Qin, is there a hidden truth in all this?"

    Qinchuan stood calmly, the karmic cycles and moral justice clear in his mind. He believed his judgement could not be wrong. Indifferently, he looked at Lei Wuyin, "This small world is full of opportunities but also fraught with dangers, not a place where any cat or dog can just barge in. If it were only the weaklings of your group, I''m afraid they would have all perished long ago. To still have nine survivors till now, I bet you''ve made many innocent people cannon fodder, haven''t you?"

    A lonely, desolate aura burst forth from him, spreading in all directions.

    As soon as Lei Wuyin made contact with this karmic force, his whole body shuddered. Under Qinchuan''s scrutinizing Innate Pupils, he could clearly see the entwined karmic forces on Lei Wuyin and Ding Hao beginning to grow.

    Hearing Qinchuan''s words, Ding Hao''s face changed drastically. With the conversation having reached this point, if he still didn''t understand, then indeed he would be a fool.

    According to Qinchuan, Lei Wuyin''s befriending people in the secret realm was not out of goodwill, but an attempt to use the strength of others to pave the way for his own mercenary group.

    Shocked, Ding Hao looked at Lei Wuyin, stammering, "You... Brother Lei, is what Young Master Qin saying true?"

 Chapter 412 Thousand Fox Mountain

    Lei Wuyin''s face showed a contemptuous expression, "Since this kid has exposed it, I won''t hide it anymore. You''ve been calling me ''big brother'' for so long, so I''ll let you die knowing why.

    It''s not just you. Since entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb months ago, I''ve befriended dozens of Martial Artists, using them to scout ahead for my mercenary group and eliminate dangers. However, most of them were worthless and died within two days. I just didn''t expect you, kid, to have such a large destiny, to actually come back alive after scouting out the Demon Cave."

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    "I was even thinking of keeping you two boys to continue exploring for us later on. But now that you know the truth, you might as well hit the road together." At this moment, the look Lei Wuyin gave Qinchuan and Ding Hao had turned cold, filled with indifference, as if looking at dead men.

    "You..."

    Ding Hao''s face turned pale, completely drained of color. He never imagined that the brother he had confided in had been using him from the very beginning. In that instant, something deep inside him came crashing down.

    "Truly despicable and shameless scum."

    Ji Huo''er, who was standing off to the side and had been listening, could hardly contain her excitement. Contempt appeared on her face as she glared at Lei Wuyin and spat out, "You seem to have the appearance of a person, but who would have thought your heart could be so filthy? Today, I shall act in heaven''s stead to seek justice for those dozens of people you''ve deceived to their deaths."

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er''s body surged with True Qi and flames enveloped her whole body. In her palm, she condensed a purple Flame Blade and viciously smashed it towards Lei Wuyin.

    Flames soared to the skies as countless fiery blades, born of firelight, swooped down from above. Bright flames surged upward, casting a dazzling glow, roasting all those present.

    Fire Blades instantly filled the world, as if the sky were raining down fiery red knives.

    "Seeking death! Brothers, let''s all take action together. Kill these two damn women first to avenge our seventh brother!"

    With those words, Lei Wuyin jumped into action, divine light shining as he struck out with a golden Palm Imprint toward Ji Huo''er''s head.

    Where the golden Palm Imprint clashed with the countless flaming blades, a series of rumbling explosions erupted, and the flashing radiance made the place as bright as midday, unbearably dazzling.

    "Kill¡ª"

    Seeing this, the Lei Fire Mercenary Group members all made their move, attacking Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er. Mysterious Techniques flickered, Great Dao Rune Patterns interwove in the cave, Magical Treasures crisscrossed, and Dao Talismans filled the sky, smashing towards the heads of Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er.

    Although Ding Hao knew that Ling Xian''er and the others were immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain with extraordinary abilities, the Lei Fire Mercenary Group had many members. Countless Dharma Patterns exerted their pressure, and even a Dao Palace Realm powerhouse would struggle to defend against them. Moreover, Ding Hao, now aware of the truth, felt even more revulsion toward the Lei Fire Mercenary Group. Without a moment''s hesitation, he roared and soared into the sky, his Dao Magic resplendent as he joined the fray.

    Qinchuan, on the other hand, remained outside the fray. When the Lei Fire Mercenary Group members heard that Ling Xian''er and the others were disciples from Thousand Fox Mountain, they always regarded them as major threats, never paying much mind to Ding Hao and Qinchuan. Thus, at the moment, no one approached Qinchuan for trouble.

    In Qinchuan''s eyes, these people were nothing more than trash. Even if they all attacked together, they were no threat to him. Since these people weren''t troubling him, he couldn''t be bothered to act.

    As a result, he could leisurely watch the unfolding battle, quite at ease.

    The Lei Fire Mercenary Group, with its numerous members who had been adventuring in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for months, had some gains. Although their Mysterious Techniques and innate gifts were not as exceptional as Ling Xian''er''s, their power was still immense. For a while, countless dazzling Mysterious Techniques bloomed, luminescence abounded, mist steamed, and Thunder Techniques flashed.

    Ling Xian''er emitted a coldness so intense it felt like frost, and her Mysterious Techniques, resembling ice flowers, scattered across the sky, threatening to freeze the very heavens and earth. Surrounding Mysterious Techniques, even in this icy world, seemed to be affected, their speed slowing down gradually.

    At the same time, Ling Xian''er''s True Qi circulated around her, her Soul Secret Technique wildly spinning into action.

    The next moment, the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group suddenly felt their bodies jolt, a sharp pain piercing their sea of consciousness, and the Mysterious Techniques in their hands instantly dimmed.

    Using her Soul Secret Technique, Ling Xian''er killed the seventh elder of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group. Everyone was on guard, but they still underestimated the power of Ling Xian''er''s secret technique; despite being outnumbered and the others being on alert, she still managed to affect their spirits.

    "Be careful, this woman has used a Soul Secret Technique!"

    Lei Wuyin shouted loudly, and at the same time, a White Jade-like Moon Disk appeared in his hand. Running his True Qi, he activated the Moon Disk and hovered it above the heads of the members of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group.

    The Moon Disk was crystal clear and white as jade, spinning in the air, casting a lucent glow like moonlight, diffusing across the void.

    Meanwhile, Ji Huo''er spewed a purple flame from her mouth and transformed into a seductive three-tailed Fire Fox. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    With a raise of her hand, the Fire Fox summoned a tsunami of flames that reached for the skies. Her three tails, fiery as flames, shot up like Soul Lock Chains, coiling towards Lei Wuyin.

    The prepared members of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group quickly awakened from Ling Xian''er''s Soul Secret Technique, locking their sea of consciousness and sealing their spirits. With the protection of the Moon Disk, the impact of Ling Xian''er''s Soul Secret Technique was greatly diminished.

    The previously dim Mysterious Techniques exploded once again into brilliant divine halos, roaring into existence as if the gods above the Nine Heavens were scattering their light. Bathed in divine radiance, the three massive tails of the Fire Fox were cleansed thoroughly.

    A tremendous battle ensued, unleashing a storm that reached for the heavens, with sand and stones scattering. In the Divine Cave, countless boulders were sent flying, creating an imposing scene like the coming of the apocalypse.

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er held the advantages in Mysterious Techniques and innate talent, but the members of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group, accustomed to fighting fierce beasts and demons in the wild and secret realms, had far richer combat experience, something that the two young disciples, Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, could not compare with.

    Thus, for a time, the battle was evenly matched, with neither side able to overcome the other. In fact, with their coordinated teamwork, the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group even seemed to be gaining the upper hand.

    After a long wait, Qinchuan saw the prolonged standoff and knew that if it continued, Ling Xian''er and the others would certainly be exhausted to death by Lei Wuyin and his fellow mercenaries. He could no longer restrain himself, and, speaking leisurely, he shook his head and said, "Ah, it truly shames Thousand Fox Mountain to struggle so long against such worthless opponents. How disappointing."

    Qinchuan''s voice was not loud, but in a place filled with explosive Dao Magic and continual blasts, it was nothing short of negligible. Yet, it pierced through the chaos like a divine sound, actively entering the ears of both the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group and Ling Xian''er''s team, clear and audible.

    His tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable and irrefutable authority.

    Ling Xian''er''s complexion turned rosy with shame, unable to bear the humiliation. Ji Huo''er''s mouth curled instinctively, wanting to retort. She was, after all, a renowned talent from Thousand Fox Mountain, never before so belittled.

    She wanted to say, "We''re fighting tooth and nail, and here you are, not lifting a finger to help, yet you have the nerve to make snide remarks. If you''re so capable, why don''t you suppress them all yourself?"

    But then she immediately recalled the scene of Qinchuan''s battle with the Yin Spirit King and thought that if Qinchuan took action, he indeed might suppress all those present. The words reached her lips, but she swallowed them down, ending up with a pouting sound, poutingly saying, "Big brother, you see me and my sister being bullied by these bad people, and you don''t even think to help us."

 Chapter 413 Guidance

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    Lei Wuyin and the others glared angrily, staring at Qinchuan with their eyes wide and mouths agape.

    "What the fuck? Is this kid an idiot?"

    "What the hell does he think he is, not even having the courage to fight, yet daring to spout such wild words!"

    His words were not only directed at the two from the Thousand Fox Mountain, but also insulted everyone from the Lei Fire Mercenary Group, calling them garbage¡ªhow could they not be furious?

    But the next moment, Qinchuan''s words infuriated the members of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group even more, making them burn with rage.

    Qinchuan simply shook his head and said leisurely, "To deal with these pieces of trash, this young master doesn''t even need to lift a finger. Like this, you take action again, and with a few pointers from me, you could easily suppress these few people."

    "You¡ª"

    "Insolent brat, how arrogant!"

    With Qinchuan''s words, members of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group cursed loudly; this was simply too insulting to them.

    "You stinking kid, who do you think you are? You''re merely at the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, yet you have the audacity to blabber nonsense in front of this lord!" Lei Wuyin''s voice, though his name suggested silence, was thunderous and deafening, making everyone''s eardrums tremble.

    Then, Lei Wuyin''s hand flashed with a spell, and his Mysterious Technique surged, whistling towards the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    "Watch how grandpa here rips your mouth apart!"

    Ji Huo''er shouted delicately upon seeing this, "Your opponent is me." As she spoke, flames spewed from her mouth, and her body was enveloped by a purple blaze, with the triple-tailed Fire Fox coalescing once again.

    The Fire Fox''s eyes burst forth with a blazing light, divine radiance filling the sky, flames burning towards the heavens, sending up countless fires that obscured the clouds, stopping Lei Wuyin''s advance.

    "Kill¡ª"

    Seeing this, members of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group released their Mysterious Techniques en masse, rolling once more towards the heads of Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao.

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s voice rang out once again, truly starting to give advice to Ji Huo''er, "The Nine-Tailed Legal Decision was created by the nine-tailed spirit fox from the Primordial Era. The nine-tailed spirit fox was born from the Innate Spiritual Qi. The legal decision she was proficient in was not the Fire Element. The reason the Fire Law Element was so rich when she used it was because the heavens and earth collapsed at that time, and Heavenly Fire and earth flames gushed forth, filling the whole heaven and earth with the Fire Element.

    Nowadays, the heaven and earth are in balance, the Five Elements restrain each other. You blindly pursue the Fire Element in the Nine-Tailed Legal Decision, which is inferior. Open up the Taiyin-Sun Dual Meridians, try to sense the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, and integrate it into the Nine-Tailed Legal Decision. The method of circulating True Qi follows accordingly¡­"

    Ji Huo''er paused upon hearing this, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes. The Nine-Tailed Legal Decision was a secret passed down in her Fox Clan for generations. Countless ancestors practiced with fire revered, and only those descendants of the Fox Clan who were close to the Fire Element had the opportunity to cultivate this decision.

    Now Qinchuan told her that the entire line of her Fox Clan had been mistaken. Even though she had witnessed Qinchuan''s extraordinary talent and ability, she couldn''t help but instinctively doubt him.

    Lei Wuyin laughed heartily, "Ha ha ha, you stinking kid, what a rotten idea. Are you really guiding her, or are you trying to harm her?"

    "Sensing the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth with the Taiyin-Sun Dual Meridians, not afraid of True Qi reversing, the Thousand Fox Mountain''s Secret Techniques have settled over countless years, accumulated many times over by countless people, with a self-contained cultivation system. But you say she is cultivating wrongly. I don''t know whether to call you stupid or arrogant."

    Qinchuan''s so-called guidance was not actually enlightenment or leading the way but instead pointing out flaws in the cultivation technique she practiced, which made Lei Wuyin burst into mocking laughter.

    Lei Wuyin''s palm glowed with brilliant Dao Magic, with a hazy radiance and mist rising. As he wielded his Mysterious Technique towards Ji Huo''er''s head, he mocked, "Young lady, are you really going to take this kid''s nonsense seriously? Well, it''s just as well; your own cultivation level will collapse, saving me the trouble of taking action myself."

    As Ji Huo''er raised her hand, she blocked the Dao Magic smashing down from Lei Wuyin. After a few breaths of doubt, her eyes suddenly firmed up, and true to Qinchuan''s words, she began to open two meridians, sensing the world''s Spiritual Power, and circulating her True Qi in the sequence he had described.

    The next moment, Ji Huo''er''s eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

    Following Qinchuan''s instructions, she opened her Spirit Vein and circulated her True Qi. She suddenly realized that the Nine-Tailed Legal Decision within her flowed incredibly smoothly. What had felt a bit raw and obstructed now seemed to clear up after the True Qi replenished its flow, giving rise to a sudden sense of enlightenment.

    Ji Huo''er''s True Qi exploded forth, fire spewing from her mouth, scorching all the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

    Now, the flame that came from her mouth was not as tumultuous and vast as before, but the True Qi within the flame was even purer, and the Dao Magic and Dharma Patterns were more profound.

    Previously, she had single-mindedly pursued the extreme of the Fire Element, neglecting the insight of the other elements of heaven and earth. At the pinnacle of her Fire Element training, it ironically became a bottleneck.

    Today, by perceiving the other elements of heaven and earth, this bottleneck was surprisingly broken through. The new elements enhanced her Fire Element, lifting her comprehension of the Dao and Spiritual Energy to a new level, and made her Fire Element even purer.

    "Eh? Did she really become stronger?"

    A trace of doubt flickered across Lei Wuyin''s face, "Could it be that this kid stumbled into truth and truly helped her make a breakthrough?"

    But he immediately shook his head, dismissing this unrealistic idea from his mind.

    "This kid is just a minor figure at the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, with no notable reputation. At best, he''s just a peer. How could he possibly help someone break through by spouting nonsense?"

    He simply thought that Ji Huo''er must have had her own insights to break through and refused to believe it had anything to do with Qinchuan.

    No matter what Lei Wuyin thought, Qinchuan once again spoke leisurely, addressing Ling Xian''er in the center, "The Soul Devouring Technique is a Soul Secret Technique. In the path of the soul, the most important thing is..."

    The Soul Devouring Technique was a Secret Technique of the Fox Clan, but the Fox Clan''s ancestor who had fought alongside him once asked Qinchuan for guidance, and naturally, he was more than familiar with it. He had studied the Soul Devouring Technique in the past and pointed out its many flaws, bringing great benefits to the Fox Clan''s ancestor.

    However, at that time his Emperor Soul was still at the Initial Rank of condensation, and his understanding of the path of the soul was not complete. Now that his Emperor Soul had reached maturity, his comprehension was far superior to the past. What he had seen as a perfected Soul Devouring Technique was now full of flaws, and a few casual pointers would be tremendously beneficial for Ling Xian''er.

    As for Ding Hao, he did not come from a noble family or Sect, and while the Martial Arts Technique he used was of Heaven Rank, in Qinchuan''s eyes, it was riddled with holes.

    Qinchuan watched the battle in the arena, casually critiquing and pointing out the flaws and inadequacies in everyone''s Martial Arts Techniques and Mysterious Techniques.

    Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao were initially skeptical of Qinchuan''s guidance, but after seeing Ji Huo''er''s genuine breakthrough, they finally resolved to heed Qinchuan''s advice. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Following Qinchuan''s words, as True Qi flowed according to his guidance, they were profoundly shaken. That instant felt like a clap of thunder, a long-awaited rain that brought new realization.

    "This... seems to be exactly it!"

    All three of them had flashes of insight in their eyes. Their hands unleashed Mysterious Techniques, combating the members of the Lei Fire Mercenary Group, while their minds were partly engrossed in comprehension.

    Dao Magic flew wildly, Dharma Patterns blossomed, and flowers of ice and fire shone splendidly. As Qinchuan continued to provide guidance from the sidelines, the Lei Fire Mercenary Group suddenly realized that the pressure they faced was mounting.

    Just moments ago they were subtly gaining the upper hand, now they were being suppressed by Ling Xian''er and her two companions, creating situations fraught with danger.

    Especially Ding Hao, whose progress was the most conspicuous. His Mysterious Techniques swept across the battlefield, and it was evident that he had made a breakthrough in controlling power, progressing from the threshold of the subtle to the threshold of the exquisite. His every move was filled with a force that could reach the heavens and penetrate the earth, his strength now on par with the two from Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "How could this be?"

    "Why have their strengths surged so unexpectedly?"

    As the three grew stronger before his eyes, Lei Wuyin was struck with a great tumult within, "Could it really be because of this kid''s guidance that they all had realizations?" If it were only Ji Huo''er who had made a breakthrough, it might have been a coincidence, but now that all three had visibly changed, he couldn''t help but consider it.

 Chapter 414 Completely Annihilate

    "Humph, daring to be distracted while fighting this young lady!"

    Ji Huo''er cried out sharply, her three dazzling and fiery fox tails sweeping across, emitting divine radiance.

    The aura of light struck Lei Wuyin and another member of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group who was attacking him, causing both to feel an excruciating pain like heartburn in their arms and chests.

    Lei Wuyin''s entire arm was nearly severed by the divine light, while the other Thunder Fire Mercenary Group member had a large hole carved into his chest, instantly perishing, with his life force and Dao Magic extinguished.

    Upon seeing this, Ji Huo''er chuckled and said, "Big Brother Qinchuan, you''re really amazing. With your guidance, I feel that the True Qi in my body has become even purer. These guys truly are no match for me anymore."

    At this moment, Lei Wuyin was beyond skeptical, his heart giving rise to towering waves of shock.

    "What kind of monster is this kid!"

    "Just a few casual words of guidance, and someone makes a breakthrough. Even beings as exalted as saints would find it difficult to achieve this. Especially for a grand Sect like Thousand Fox Mountain, where their Mysterious Techniques and secret techniques have been refined over countless years, leaving no flaws. Even the members of their own Sect would find it hard to point out where the flaws lie, at most they could guide the younger generations on their path of cultivation. Yet this kid could plainly speak of the flaws in secret techniques and Mysterious Techniques. How could such a perspective possibly belong to a mere sixteen-year-old boy?"

    Lei Wuyin, though still full of disbelief that Qinchuan''s guidance could lead to breakthroughs for everyone, now had to face the reality before him.

    But this wasn''t the time to think about these matters. Suddenly, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Quick, kill this brat!"

    Qinchuan was still speaking leisurely, pointing out the many deficiencies in Ding Hao''s Mysterious Technique. If he were allowed to continue, who knew how much the strength of these three would improve?

    Making a swift decision, he settled on this idea. He had underestimated this youngster previously, but now, dealing with him was of the utmost importance.

    As he spoke, he dragged his half-crippled arm, erupting with Mysterious Technique from his hand, light shimmering through the air, condensing a golden Palm Imprint in the void that pressed down towards Qinchuan''s head.

    The round-faced young man from the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group also broke away from Ding Hao''s side, bellowing angrily as True Qi surged within him. His hands rapidly formed Seal Gestures, gathering a vast and turbulent golden sphere in front of his chest, which he pushed towards Qinchuan, as majestic as a towering mountain, its sound thunderous, its momentum overwhelming, altering the complexion of heaven and earth, shockingly formidable.

    "Hmph, don''t you dare interrupt Big Brother!"

    Ji Huo''er stood between Qinchuan and the others, flames blazing furiously, revealing the massive form of the Fire Fox, scorching the sky. Under this terrifying high temperature, the ground cracked open and magma gushed out, coating the Fire Fox and adding to its battle spirit, like an Ancient Fierce Beast.

    The flames expelled by the Fire Fox, carrying an extremely yang and intense essence, collided with Lei Wuyin and the round-faced young man''s Mysterious Techniques, detonating a burst of dazzling light.

    "Boom¡ª"

    The Palm Imprint and golden sphere exploded, an intense tremor echoing through the sky, followed by the golden Palm Imprint and sphere dissipating into the intangible.

    "What?"

    "How has she grown stronger again!"

    Lei Wuyin and the others from the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group were all stunned. After Qinchuan gave Ji Huo''er a few pointers, the Fire Fox she summoned had become even more powerful.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Right at that moment, a scream suddenly echoed through the battlefield, as another member of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group died at the hands of Ling Xian''er.

    With this, the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group was reduced to only seven members in an instant. As their numbers decreased and the strength of their opponents increased, the outcome of the battle seemed certain, and now the members of the Thunder Fire Mercenary Group began to waver, with many shouting, "Big Brother, what do we do now?"

    "At this rate, all of us are going to be annihilated here."

    Ji Huo''er, above and below, dove from the sky, her Fire Fox shining brilliantly, its three tails swaying constantly, stirring the winds and clouds of this domain, in accordance with the Great Dao Principles.

    She launched her fiercest killing move, her aura terrifying beyond measure.

    "You''ve insulted Thousand Fox Mountain from the start, harbored greedy thoughts, and sought to murder and plunder treasures later. Today, you all will die!"

    "Damn it, her Fire Fox seems to be condensing its fourth tail!"

    Lei Wuyin shouted loudly, with a terrifying divine light in his eyes. He saw the Fire Fox, akin to a divine pet, with flames spewing from its eyes and its body a bright red, practically dripping with color. At its tail, the Great Dao surged, principles of Dao Magic ascended, and a mist of light diffused. A new red tail, the length of a palm, had already grown.

    He couldn''t handle the three tails, and if she were to grow a fourth, his death would be certain.

    "No, I cannot die!"

    Lei Wuyin''s spirit concentrated intensely, as he soared into the sky. With a complex spell in his hands, his aura suddenly exploded, his body shining brightly as if he were the sun itself.

    In Lei Wuyin''s palms, a life-and-death wheel of gray and white emerged, the runes flickering, imbued with Dao Magic as he pushed it towards Ji Huo''er.

    "Be careful, that is the Life and Death Disk, condensed from the burning of Yang Qi. Its power is peerless; if touched by it, you''ll surely die, and even your bones will not be left,"

    Qinchuan''s eyes shone with brilliance. This Mysterious Technique was called the Life and Death Wheel, and within the realm of the Heaven Rank, it was considered one of the top existences, long disappeared from the annals of history. Unexpectedly, Lei Wuyin had managed to cultivate it.

    But he soon realized that it wasn''t surprising, for the opponent had been adventuring in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for several months. It was only natural he would acquire some rewards, and gaining the cultivation technique for the Life and Death Disk was no strange feat.

    Ji Huo''er inhaled sharply upon hearing this. Instinctively responding, she knew she should not provoke the gray and white millstone with such formidable power. She dared not take it head on. Her Fire Fox shot up into the sky, staying far away and avoiding the Disk''s collision.

    However, Lei Wuyin''s move was just a feint. After Ji Huo''er dodged, he immediately pounced towards Qinchuan.

    His initial target had not been Ji Huo''er, but Qinchuan, who had been advising the three all along.

    Although Qinchuan hadn''t made a move, his guidance improved Ling Xian''er and the other two continuously. As one grew stronger, the others would ultimately be defeated by them.

    As long as Qinchuan was killed, there was still hope for them to turn the tables.

    The enormous wheel shrouded the sky, and the gray and white fog rose in tendrils, dense and interwoven, filling the void.

    At this moment, the sky dimmed, the heavens changed color, and the earth trembled. In the presence of this Life and Death Wheel, all else lost its significance.

    The members of the Thunderfire Mercenary Corps saw this and were greatly stirred, their faces showing delight.

    "We''re saved!"

    "With the boss using this move, he will instantly suppress these four people."

    "These people are doomed to be unable to escape. They''ve actually forced the boss to use this move!" Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

    The combatants were filled with fighting spirit, their Mysterious Techniques dazzling and Dao Magic resplendent, fighting even more fiercely. They believed that once the boss dealt with that young man, he would come to their aid against Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao.

    With that thought, they intensified their Dao Magic even more.

    "Just hold on for a few more moments, and the boss will completely suppress you!"

    But the words of the crowd had not yet completely fallen when what transpired before their eyes blew their minds.

    Qinchuan moved. No one saw his actions clearly. One moment he vanished from the spot, the next he was standing atop the wheel, holding a Blood-Colored Spear, with a crimson killing intent engulfing him and painting the entire Divine Cave red. He stood like a Heavenly God, high above, and at a single glance, onlookers felt a violent tug at their hearts, terrifying them.

    Qinchuan thrust his spear forward, sending out a "zi" sound as it pierced Lei Wuyin''s heart. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Lei Wuyin stared in disbelief at Qinchuan, standing on his Life and Death Wheel, a look of inconceivability in his eyes.

    "How..."

    Before he could finish speaking, his gaze turned dim and stagnant, and he died on the spot, his path extinguished.

    The remaining members of the Thunderfire Mercenary Corps stood petrified, unable to utter another word.

 Chapter 415 New Complications

    "You are too weak."

    Qinchuan glanced disdainfully at Lei Wuyin, who had breathed his last. His expression indifferent, his tone casual, "To flaunt the great Dao of life and death before this young master, you''re not qualified."

    Seeing Lei Wuyin pierced through under Qinchuan''s spear without the slightest resistance, the remaining six members of the Thunderfire Mercenary Corps turned deathly pale, losing all color in their faces and their will to fight. In no time at all, the remaining six members were dead, killed by Ji Huo''er and the others'' Mysterious Technique Fierce Palm.

    The once aggressive Thunderfire Mercenary Corps was offhandedly defeated by Qinchuan and his companions, with not a single person escaping. They were truly decimated.

    "Big Brother Qin, you really are formidable. To think you have such an understanding of the Secret Techniques and Mysterious Techniques of Thousand Fox Mountain. Could it be you have some connection with my Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    Having dealt with the attackers, Ji Huo''er''s playful and lively eyes sparkled with curiosity as she stared at Qinchuan, as if trying to see through him.

    Ling Xian''er, Ding Hao, and the others looked up to him with respect and reverence as well. With just a few casual instructions on the battlefield, Qinchuan had helped them greatly, which they couldn''t help but admire. They even wished he would start a lesson right there and share more insights into the flaws in Dao Magic and Mysterious Techniques.

    However, Qinchuan was not interested. He cast a sidelong glance at the group and said indifferently, "If you follow this young master while within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, you will surely reap rewards." These were words Qinchuan had said before entering the tomb, but Ling Xian''er and the others hadn''t taken them seriously at the time. Now that Qinchuan mentioned it again, it left a different taste.

    After Qinchuan spoke, he waved his hand to collect Lei Wuyin''s Storage Space.

    The Thunderfire Mercenary Corps had been adventuring in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for months, and they must have amassed a considerable haul.

    But as Qinchuan''s Divine Sense scanned Lei Wuyin''s Storage Space, he shook his head in disappointment. Besides a plethora of spiritual medicines and Heavenly Treasures Materials, the space contained numerous Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures found within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb¡ªtreasures that could save a life in critical moments. Qinchuan had never imagined he would be able to kill Lei Wuyin in one strike, not giving him the chance to use any life-saving treasures.

    Beyond that, Qinchuan did not find the heavenly treasures he desired.

    Nevertheless, he was not discouraged. Having awakened the Innate Pupils and Innate Marrow, and now having obtained karma, his Innate Pupils had been elevated once again. Despite being a mere Spirit Martial Realm martial artist, he could now exert strength sufficient to contend with late-stage Dao Palace Realm, even Life Spring Realm cultivators. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Having collected everything, Qinchuan said, "These men''s Storage Spaces still contain some Heavenly Treasures Materials. Let''s gather them and leave this place."

    At these words, excitement shone in Ji Huo''er''s eyes. Collecting the spoils of battle was her favorite part. She cheered and bounced off to scavenge the Storage Spaces of the Thunderfire Mercenary Corps and the others, including tidying up the treasures on the Jade Altar, which kept her busy for a while.

    Ding Hao wasn''t idle either. The Thunderfire Mercenary Corps had used him as a guide, essentially sending him to his death. He showed no mercy, stripping the members of the mercenary corps bare.

    After having scoured all the treasures in the Divine Cave and from the bodies of the mercenary corps, the group set off to leave the cave.

    After a burst of brilliant light and the loneliness of the void, Qinchuan and his companions exited the Divine Cave, returning to the plains above. Enjoy new tales from My Virtual Library Empire

    The moment Qinchuan stepped out of the cave, his entire aura surged. His long hair fluttered, his Dao Magic apparent, transforming into a black river that swept across the area, vast and blazing. His eyes erupted with a crimson, violent aura, "How dare you!"

    "What''s going on?"

    Ji Huo''er and the others were startled, not understanding why Qinchuan had suddenly become aggressive.

    But the next moment, the three of them understood the reason.

    In the void, countless runes swirled, interweaving with the Great Dao Principles, as a multitude of golden lights coalesced into an enormous palm, pressing down towards the four of them.

    The golden palm covered the sky and sun, shining resplendently, turning the entire canopy into a dazzling golden light.

    "Someone''s sneaking an attack!" Ling Xian''er was the first to react.

    Qinchuan stood with his long spear at an angle, bloodthirsty killing intent bursting forth, the crimson Asura''s intent continuously cascading out, scattering in all directions, instantly turning the plains into a human purgatory.

    "Break¡ª"

    Qinchuan thrust out his long spear, True Qi roiling. Innate True Qi gathered atop the spear, transforming into a crimson fire dragon that lunged at the sky-obscuring palm.

    "Boom¡ª"

    The fire dragon collided with the mountain-like suppressing palm imprint, creating a thunderous, intense explosion; divine light burst forth, and normalcy returned to the azure sky as the colossal golden palm imprint dissipated into nothingness.

    Qinchuan stood with his long spear slanted, eyes dominating everything under the heavens. His Innate Pupils spun wildly, and within his gaze seemed to be a mist, as if chaos swirled within. Then, from amidst that chaos emerged a silvery radiance, the force of causality sprinkling towards all directions over the plains, probing this Earth Realm.

    The next moment, he spotted the assailants, who turned out to be three unremarkable-looking old men.

    At this time, the three old men also emerged from the shadows, carrying an unparalleled badao and an indisputable presence. These were not strangers but the three ancient siblings from the Gu clan, who had brought forth the Yin Spirit to attack the formation here.

    "Not bad, little guy, you actually managed to fend off the joined strike from the three of us," the second brother, Gu Shi, despite praising Qinchuan on the surface, had an attitude of looking down from above, as if receiving his approval was a great honor for Qinchuan.

    The three stood in the void, unpredictable in form. When Ling Xian''er and the others saw the cultivators'' cultivation levels, they exclaimed in surprise, "What, they are Dao Palace realm experts?"

    "Dao Palace realm experts!?"

    Ling Xian''er and the others saw it clearly: the three Gu brothers, the one with crane hair and a youthful face and full white beard was the eldest, Gu Mo, and with the long-bearded Gu Shan, both were already at the intermediate stage of Dao Palace realm cultivators. Only the third brother, Gu Shan, was slightly behind, but still had reached the early stage of the Dao Palace realm.

    "Isn''t the Spirit Martial Great Tomb supposed to only allow Spirit Martial realm martial artists to enter? How can there be Dao Palace realm cultivators here?" Ling Xian''er and the others were both shocked and puzzled.

    By this time, Qinchuan stood at the forefront, the violent aura on him subsiding, returning to calmness.

    "Indeed, the Spirit Martial Great Tomb is restricted to Spirit Martial realm warriors, but there is one situation where Dao Palace realm cultivators can appear: that is if they originally entered this world at the Spirit Martial realm and then made a breakthrough to the Dao Palace realm without choosing to leave, but rather decided to stay."

    "If that''s the case, can''t we just continue to cultivate here until we make a breakthrough to Holy''s Realm? After all, the spiritual energy here is much denser than in the outside world," Ding Hao questioned, puzzled.

    "Even though one can remain in this small world after making a breakthrough to the Dao Palace realm, once you reach the late stage of Dao Palace realm, you must leave the secret realm quickly. Otherwise, the small world will detect you and employ the power of the Great Dao to actively obliterate you,"

    Qinchuan said indifferently.

 Chapter 416 Fierce Battle

    "Heh heh, who would have thought you''re not only strong but also quite knowledgeable, even aware of such secrets? I wonder which sect''s chosen son you are from?" Gu Shi looked down from on high, his gaze filled with indifference and contempt, adopting a superior air.

    Qinchuan had indeed broken through the combined strike of the three men, but they had not used their true strength just now, which is why, in their eyes, the four before them were still nothing more than meat on the chopping block, at their mercy to butcher.

    "Who cares which family''s chosen son he is? Let''s just kill him first. Grandpa here loves nothing more than to kill these chosen sons, watching these geniuses fall early is simply the most delightful thing in the world." Gu Shan licked his lips, his face revealing a mocking and cruel smile.

    Qinchuan''s breath was calm, his body stood firm and unafraid, he looked disdainfully at the three before him, scoffing, "Kill me? With you three pieces of trash? Utterly ridiculous. Across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, throughout the Netherworld''s vast expanse, the person who can kill this young master has not yet been born."

    Once Qinchuan had spoken, Gu Mo and the others were initially stunned, then they exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter, as if they had heard the greatest joke in the world.

    "Hahaha, lad, confidence is good, but overconfidence is not confidence, it''s arrogance," Gu Mo stroked his beard, standing proudly. He was now at the Dao Palace Realm Intermediate Stage, and having traversed the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for several years, he had yet to meet anyone in this small world who dared talk to him like that.

    "Young man, I advise you to keep a low profile, only then will you understand that there are heavens beyond the heavens. Not to mention the boundless Divine Court above the Nine Heavens, or the thousand-mile Underworld beneath the Netherworld, even here on the comparatively sparse Divine Wilderness Continent, there exist Great Emperors with invincible might," said Gu Shi with a chuckle.

    "You are nothing but a mere beginner in the Spirit Martial Realm on the path of cultivation, not to even mention the eminent sages. Even if we three wish to kill you, it would be simpler than crushing an ant," he added.

    Gu Shan showed even more disdain, with a look of utter contempt, "Truly like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, daring to challenge the three of us brothers."

    The three of them continued with a round of mockery and ridicule, not taking Qinchuan''s nonsense to heart.

    In their eyes, this was but a display of Qinchuan''s youthful arrogance and ignorance of the immensity of heaven and earth.

    After a while, Gu Mo''s expression changed and he shifted the topic, "What divine treasures have you obtained within the Divine Cave? Hand them over obediently, otherwise don''t blame me for being impolite."

    "Big brother, why waste words? Allow me to suppress this brat. Whatever treasures he has, won''t they all be ours anyway?"

    Saying so, he sneered and made a swift move.

    The Great Dao Principles intertwined in the air, with divine radiance flashing dazzlingly in the void. His attack was an application of Divine Skills.

    The difference between the Dao Palace Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm is merely one realm, yet it signifies the divide between Martial Artists and Cultivators, and it''s like a chasm on the path of a Cultivator''s practice.

    Countless Martial Artists, even after progressing to the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, find it difficult to break through to the Dao Palace Realm after decades or even hundreds of years. This gap in strength is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth, as distinct as clouds and mud.

    The Power of Divine Abilities far surpasses ordinary Mysterious Techniques; at this moment, the place roared with Gang Wind, howling from all directions.

    To Gu Shan, Qinchuan may be a genius, but he was still merely a Spirit Martial Realm Martial Artist. Even so, he only utilized half his strength in this Divine Skill. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But from his perspective, this half-strength was more than enough to crush Qinchuan.

    "Schlick"

    With a movement of his hand, a Blood-Colored Spear flew from Qinchuan''s palm, awe-inspiring, turning into a flash of cold light. With a hissing sound, it directly pierced through Gu Shan''s skull.

    Blood streamed from Gu Shan''s forehead, his eyes bulging wide in disbelief, dying with eyes wide open and a look of incredulity.

    Poor Gu Shan, despite being a strong warrior in the Dao Palace Realm, if he had been fully alert and exerted his strongest power, he might not have died so casually. Yet, due to his own underestimation, he was instantly killed by Qinchuan''s strike.

    "Ah..." Gu Mo and Gu Shi roared in anger, bristling with rage, hardly believing what was unfolding before their eyes.

    Qinchuan acted, his long spear transformed into a spirit dragon, piercing through Gu Shan in the blink of an eye. It all happened in a flash; there was no time for the two to come to the rescue. By the time they reacted, Gu Shan was already dead.

    "Damn you, how dare you kill my brother!"

    Once they had composed themselves, Gu Mo and Gu Shi shouted in unison, with murderous intent spewing forth from their bodies.

    Both swelled in size at the same time, exhaling mist that instantly blotted out the sky, radiating a potent aura of yin and evil. It was unclear what cultivation technique they had practiced, but they were somehow able to absorb the yin and evil qi of this world for their use.

    The sky was filled with yin spirits and evil qi, darkening the azure heavens with a blanket of malevolent clouds. The dome of this world grew dim.

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    By now, Gu Shi and Gu Mo were hidden within the fog of yin and evil qi, invisible. Only Gu Shi''s deep and chilling voice rumbled forth.

    Amid the yin spirits and evil qi, a giant dark hand materialized in the sky, towering and majestic, surging with divine power and releasing an immeasurable amount of yin and evil qi.

    Countless strands of yin qi whipped around, upending the soil, spewing molten lava, hurling rocks violently, and splitting the earth, portraying a doomsday-like scene that was utterly shocking.

    Ling Xian''er and others turned pale, not from fear, but because the aura was overwhelmingly powerful, capable of seizing their souls and spirits. At that moment, everyone was disoriented, their vitality drained, which caused such a reaction.

    After Qinchuan killed Gu Shan with a single strike, Gu Mo surged with rage, their lifeblood surged, and they launched their most powerful attack without any reservation, unleashing a hundred percent of their mana and strength. Great Dao danced, principles intertwined, demonic qi churned, and the demonic hand, with uncontested might, descended from the heavens onto the heads of the four people.

    "The full power strike of two Dao Palace Realm warriors at the intermediate stage!"

    "This pressure is too strong!"

    "Is Young Master Qin a match for them?"

    Everyone knew they were no longer of any help against such formidable opponents. All they could do now was to rely on Qinchuan.

    "Since Young Master Qin was able to subdue a powerful being like the Yin Spirit King, perhaps defeating these two Dao Palace Realm warriors won''t be a problem," Ji Huo''er and others thought to themselves.

    At that moment, Qinchuan moved.

    Above his head, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone appeared, transforming into a dazzling thunder pool, shining brightly with lightning serpents that tore through the void. Amid the endless dark demonic qi, it was like a sun, dispersing the fog and demonic qi, protecting everyone beneath the thunder pool.

    Under the protection of the thunder pool, Ji Huo''er and the others instantly felt the oppressive might vanish, and they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

    "What, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!?"

    As the thunder pool dispersed the demonic qi and its majestic aura radiated out, Gu Mo and the others were taken aback. Upon seeing the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone clearly and feeling the imperial aura within the Dao Artifact, they both exclaimed in shock.

    "It''s even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor!"

 Chapter 417 Secrets

    "No wonder he''s so arrogant; it turns out he possesses a Supreme Treasure, which must have been obtained from the Divine Cave."

    Greedy expressions surfaced on Gu Shi''s face as copious amounts of sinister and evil Qi burst forth from his mouth. He then loudly said, "Big brother, you already have one Magical Treasure. You really shouldn''t compete with me for this half-step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor."

    "Second brother, what are you talking about? Although I do have a Magic Artifact in hand, it''s merely a Spiritual Artifact, far inferior to this half-step Supreme Dao Artifact. Big brother also lacks a Magical Treasure," Gu Mo said with bulging eyes, refusing to back down. "Younger brother, you can''t compete with me for it. Entrusting this half-step Supreme Dao Artifact to your older brother will allow us to leverage its greater advantage. Together, we can then traverse the Sub-space Secret Realm more smoothly."

    Gu Mo and Gu Shi, in an instant, cast Gu Shan''s sudden death out of their minds and began to compete for the Magical Treasure in Qinchuan''s hands.

    "Big brother is wrong in this regard. We are both of the same Realm. Where does this idea come from that only you can maximize its advantage? This half-step Supreme Dao Artifact will be no less effective in my hands than in yours," Gu Shi argued steadfastly, unwilling to give up.

    "I am your senior, and my experience surpasses yours!"

    "Although I am younger, our Realms are the same, which shows that I have greater innate talent. This Magical Treasure is destined to be mine!"

    A half-step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor is so precious that even a saint might not possess one. To the Dao Palace Realm cultivators Gu Mo and Gu Shi, it was the ultimate treasure of the world. At that moment, all notions of kinship and brotherhood dissipated into illusion.

    "Enough talk. That treasure is in that lad''s hands. Let''s see who can get it based on our own skills," Gu Shi stopped the argument.

    With that said, Gu Mo threw a punch towards Qinchuan.

    "Then it''s agreed!" Gu Shi, unwilling to fall behind, stretched out his hand, and from the void formed a Dragon Capture Hand reaching for the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    The fist was enshrouded in a pale gray Yin Spirit malign Qi, cold and frosty full of Yin Qi, and shimmered with a silvery glow, like moonlight casting its coldness mixed with evil Qi, striking the Thunder Pool of the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.

    With a "boom," countless Yin Spirit malign Qi collided with the boundless Thunder Pool, like fierce fire meeting glycerine. Within the Thunder Pool, numerous Lei Mangs flickered and jumped. Upon contact with the Yin Spirit Qi, they emitted a sizzling intense noise. In an instant, numerous Yin Qi turned into white mist, rising and dissipating.

    As Gu Mo struck with his fist and saw Gu Shi''s move, he, afraid that Qinchuan''s half-step Supreme Dao Artifact would be snatched away first, immediately refused to show weakness. He exploded forth, turning into a divine light, and charged towards Qinchuan. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire

    With one claw, a cyan-gold huge claw descended from the sky like molten iron, emitting a chilling brilliance. Gu Mo was even more powerful, with Qi rolling out in waves. Countless Yin Qi poured out from his body, as if the king of Yin Spirits had returned, accompanied by countless horrifying and chilling howls that were incessant.

    One man, one claw, they fiercely moved toward the top of Qinchuan''s head, enveloping him within.

    "Hmph, the light of a firefly dares to compete with the glory of the bright moon?"

    Qinchuan stood unmoved at the center of the might, snorting coldly.

    The next moment, the Spring and Autumn Brush suddenly appeared in his hand.

    "Swish¡ª"

    With a movement of the Spring and Autumn Brush, a brilliant golden light surfaced, solid Dao Patterns spilling from the tip of the brush, scattering Dharma Patterns in every direction, causing ripples to pulse through the void.

    A simple move was like the shattering of heaven and earth, like seas overturning and rivers inverting.

    Gu Mo was unable to dodge in time. Endless golden light swept over him, and instantly a basin-sized hole appeared in his chest, his heart shattered, his Divine Sense dissipated. A peak existence in the Intermediate Stage of the Dao Palace Realm, within the Spirit Martial World, annihilated by a stroke from Qinchuan without even a chance to resist.

    The golden divine light continued to brush past, making contact with the giant claw. Both dissipated together. Their collision unleashed residual ripples that spread outwards, like boundless waves, crashing tumultuously and surging sky-high.

    "What?"

    Gu Shi was shocked!

    "Big brother!"

    With one move, he had forcefully eliminated a cultivator in the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm. Such domineering methods were incredibly sharp. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You... you actually possess two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts!"

    Gu Shi was both furious and elated, furious that Qinchuan had still been hiding his strength, taking them by surprise and using the Half-Step Supreme again to kill his elder brother, but elated that Qinchuan actually had two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts.

    As long as he killed Qinchuan, wouldn''t those two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts be his?

    Qinchuan seemed to see right through Gu Shi''s thoughts, glancing at him sideways, "Treasures do stir people''s hearts, but you need to be alive to enjoy them."

    "You shouldn''t have, you really shouldn''t have set your sights on this young master."

    Qinchuan''s words were calm, but his tone was filled with an inarguable sense of domineering authority.

    This shook Gu Shi to the core, including others like Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan''s figure moved again, and the Thunder Pool above him transformed into an azure sky, with clouds of thunder gathering overhead as dark clouds pressed close.

    True Qi surged throughout Qinchuan''s body, with a golden glow spreading around him. The spontaneously flowing Great Dao Rune Patterns from the Spring and Autumn Brush wrapped around him, exuding an Imperial Might and Sacred Mysteries Technique that was irresistible.

    In Qinchuan''s hands, the Spring and Autumn Brush moved, and the surrounding Great Dao Rune Patterns followed its motion, sketching out a vast Dharma Seal in the void which then pressed down upon Gu Shi.

    "Suppress¡ª¡ª"

    The Dharma Seal roared down, immediately suppressing Gu Shi and smashing him into the ground.

    "Pfft..." Gu Shi spurted out a mouthful of blood, looking at Qinchuan with an undeniable gaze.

    "How is this possible?"

    Gu Shi was dumbstruck and couldn''t believe it.

    Gu Shan and Gu Mo had fallen to this young man, dying at his hands, but he had always thought it was due to the power of the Half-Step Dao Artifacts.

    Although he had no confidence in directly withstanding the might of two great Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, he always firmly believed that if he was fully on guard and did not touch the might of the Half-Step Dao Artifacts, Qinchuan would just be meat on the chopping board, easy to handle.

    But he hadn''t expected Qinchuan''s own strength to be so formidable, and his speed to be so fast, far beyond his comprehension, leaving him no time to prepare.

    But now he didn''t have much time to think about these issues, as he saw Qinchuan holding a long spear and step by step walking towards him. Although there seemed to be no hint of aura about him, he felt like a grim reaper claiming lives, making him shudder uncontrollably.

    Gu Shi''s courage had long been shattered, suddenly he prostrated on the ground, trembling slightly, and with a hoarse voice, he started begging for mercy, "Spare my life, oh, spare my life, young master! I was blind and dared to offend the young master."

    Qinchuan stood bathed in blood, with his clothes fluttering and his hair flowing, not uttering a word and continuing to walk towards Gu Shi.

    Gu Shi wanted to flee, but being suppressed by the Dharma Seal, he couldn''t muster any mana, not even the possibility to escape.

    With every step Qinchuan took, Gu Shi''s heart violently jolted.

    Finally, Qinchuan arrived in front of him and raised the long spear in his hand, ready to finish off Gu Shi.

    Gu Shi suddenly began to stutteringly plead again.

    "I..."

    "I..."

    "Young master, please spare my life, I know of a secret, I am willing to offer it to you in exchange for my life!"

 Chapter 418 Conspiracy

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    "Oh? Let''s hear what secret news you have."

    Qinchuan raised his eyebrows, retracted the long spear he held aloft, and said indifferently, "I''ll give you ten breaths of time."

    Seeing Qinchuan retract his spear, Gu Shi felt the terrifying pressure on him loosen slightly. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said cautiously, "Young Master, promise that after I reveal this secret news, you will spare my life."

    "You have five breaths left," Qinchuan glanced sideways, his demeanor cold and deadly.

    At that, Gu Shi felt as if something had fiercely struck his heart; shaken, he no longer dared to hesitate and hurriedly exclaimed, "A Spiritual Treasure has appeared in this world, and I have information about this secret treasure!"

    Having said that, Gu Shi became silent again, his two mustaches twitching uncontrollably as he trembled with fear.

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan''s heart stirred. The Innate Pupils activated, and his eyes emitted a lonely, desolate, and mysterious divine light that penetrated into Gu Shi''s body. He saw that Gu Shi was enveloped in a faint aura of karma, which seemed to be connected to this very world.

    "This world is stewarded by heaven and earth and, in theory, should not be tainted with mundane karma. How could it be connected with him through karma?" Qinchuan grew curious at this.

    His eyes activated once more, and the Innate Pupils released a beam of strange and mysterious holy light, looking towards the center of the world.

    After a moment, he withdrew his gaze, understanding the situation.

    What Gu Shi mentioned must be the secret news of that Spiritual Treasure. The karma emanating from him was clearly linked to this world. There was only one possibility: the Spiritual Treasure was related to this small world.

    Regrettably, the karma he had awakened to just then had been mostly devoured and suppressed by the Emperor Soul. Now, he could only see simple karma but was unable to delve into deeper details. Even the connection between the Spiritual Treasure and this small world was not seen through karma but deduced by himself.

    "It seems what this old man has said is not false; he truly knows some astonishing secret news," Qinchuan thought. "I originally assumed the emergence of a Spiritual Treasure in this world would be nothing more than an ordinary magical treasure or heavenly materials, but it seems to be related to Spirit Martial Great Tomb. It looks like I need to properly investigate this."

    "What about the Spiritual Treasure?" Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled as she heard about the Spiritual Treasure, and she hopped forward, urgingly asking. Even Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao showed curious expressions, eager to learn about this so-called secret news of the Spiritual Treasure.

    However, Gu Shi remained silent, lying on the ground, begging with his eyes at Qinchuan, meaning clear without words.

    Qinchuan knew that if he didn''t make his stance clear, he might not get another word from him today.

    He immediately gave Gu Shi a sidelong look: "If your secret news can move this young master, then I may forgive you for your sneak attack today."

    As Qinchuan spoke, he included an oath of the Great Dao. An oath to the Great Dao cannot be defied.

    Upon seeing this, Gu Shi finally exhaled deeply. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Now you may reveal your secret news," Qinchuan said indifferently.

    Gu Shi nodded, his face showing a trace of terror as he thought of the secret news. After a long moment, he eventually began to speak, throwing out a piece of news that shocked everyone: "This world never had a Spiritual Treasure emerge. This so-called Spiritual Treasure has been a conspiracy from the very beginning!"

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    "A conspiracy?" When the crowd heard this, their spirits were shocked, drawn by Gu Shi''s words, and they gathered around: "What conspiracy, and for what purpose?"

    "There is an ancient god in this world that is about to awaken, and the awakening requires a large amount of fresh blood. This so-called Spiritual Treasure is nothing but bait to attract more Cultivators and Martial Artists into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb."

    "Ancient god!" Upon hearing this, Ding Hao and the others were deeply moved and utterly shocked.

    Ancient gods have long vanished into the river of time, so how could there be an ancient god now?

    Ling Xian''er, unrivaled in elegance and untouched by a speck of dust, with a tranquil presence like that of a still ancient well, now had a rare expression on her cheeks. With clear eyes and bright teeth: "Are you saying there is no such thing as a Spiritual Treasure? That all this is a ploy to attract outsiders with its released Qi to enter, just to provide Essence Blood for the being within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb that is preparing to awaken?" Ling Xian''er couldn''t believe that an ancient god still existed at this time, only referring to the awakening entity.

    Gu Shi nodded eagerly: "Exactly, the Qi released by that Spiritual Treasure is in the Central Area of this world, drawing even more Cultivators here. Otherwise, with the strength of my three brothers and I, we would have long since gone to the Central Area of this world to compete for that Spiritual Treasure."

    The Gu Shi brothers were all strong warriors of the Dao Palace Realm, top combat forces in this world. If it were not for the variable that was Qinchuan, they probably could have walked horizontally with their might. Now, with the Spiritual Treasure emerging, people were rushing towards the far end of the Central Area of this world, yet only these three were running counter to the flow, heading towards the exit. This suggested that they truly knew something.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils flickered, spilling forth a misty silver light that shone upon Gu Shi, revealing that Gu Shi did not lie, which also brought a few doubts to Qinchuan''s mind.

    "Could there really be some so-called conspiracy? Does that ''ancient god'' truly exist?"

    With Qinchuan''s Nine Lives Reincarnation, his vision was far superior to that of Gu Shi and the others. Although he believed that some entities from ancient times might have survived through certain means, he didn''t believe that there truly was an ancient god in this world.

    "Where is this ''ancient god'' slumbering? And what exactly is this so-called Spiritual Treasure?" Qinchuan asked, furrowing his brows.

    "In... In the center of this world, there is a Life Prohibition Zone, where the ancient god is slumbering," Gu Shi said with a terrified and trembling face when he spoke of the Life Prohibition Zone, as the place had left him with horrifying memories.

    "That so-called Spiritual Treasure is nothing but the radiance emitted by a Demonic Spring within the Prohibition Zone! The Demonic Spring is overflowing with deadly peril; touching it means certain death. It''s not a treasure but a trap!"

    At this point, Gu Shi seemed to recall something and presented a Bronze Fragment with both hands: "Young Master, please take a look. This Bronze Fragment is what I obtained from within that Life Prohibition Zone."

    With a gesture from Qinchuan, the Bronze Fragment flew into his hand, and he could immediately feel a potent and rich Divine True Intent from the Fragment, a presence that far exceeded the Divine Intent within the Divine Cave.

    "Indeed, an artifact of ancient times. Only objects that have long been in the presence of deities can exude such a profound sense of the Divine." Qinchuan''s eyebrows lifted as he understood why Gu Shi believed an ancient god was slumbering in the Central Area.

    This was perhaps an article of the divine, but certainly not a true god in this place. Otherwise, the Gu brothers couldn''t have possibly escaped the Life Prohibition Zone.

    Qinchuan then carefully examined the Bronze Fragment, which was ancient and melodious in design, covered with verdigris from age. Turning it over, the back of the Fragment bore complex and difficult to understand Runes. The Runes were ancient, profound, and mysterious.

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    After carefully discerning the Secret Inscriptions, Qinchuan''s face remained calm, but inside, he was swept by towering waves of emotion.

    "This is... that Secret Inscription!"

    The mysterious and marvelous Runes on the Fragment were exactly the same as the text he had seen on the Mysterious Stele in the Heavenly Demon Forest.

    Only, these written characters were fragmented and worn, lacking the essence and the captivating, soul-enthralling presence.

 Chapter 419 Qin Zhan

    Qinchuan examined the bronze fragment carefully once again.

    The fragment''s surface was blurred and damaged; time had left mottled traces on it, ancient, long-standing, sacred, and mysterious.

    "This seems to be a piece that fell off from the ear of a great cauldron," Qinchuan murmured to himself.

    When the blazing divine light in his Innate Pupils burst forth onto the fragment, his heart suddenly stirred, and that strange feeling emerged once again.

    Initially when he entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, he felt that something within it was calling out to him.

    However, as he ventured into the sinister mountain ranges, the great plains, and braved the lairs of gods and demons, a series of events followed, and that strange feeling had vanished.

    Now, upon seeing the bronze fragment again, that wonderfully mysterious feeling surged back into his heart.

    In the central area of this world, there existed something connected to this bronze fragment, calling out to him.

    "Is this the bronze fragment you obtained from the Life Prohibition Zone?" Qinchuan put the bronze fragment away.

    "Half a year ago, confident in our breakthroughs and significant rise in cultivation levels, my two brothers and I entered the Life Prohibition Zone in the central area. We reached the Demon Pool and saw it devouring martial artists. Below the Demon Pool, a demon god with a gaping mouth was swallowing the essence blood of the martial artists.

    After discovering us, the Demon Pool also intended to devour us, but by sacrificing a large number of magical treasures, my brothers and I luckily escaped with our lives. This bronze fragment was found on the edge of the Demon Pool."

    Gu Shi had already been terrified by Qinchuan''s fierce methods and did not dare to hide anything, spilling the details of when and how he had obtained the fragment.

    At this point, Gu Shi paused, his voice filled with sincere fright and trepidation, trembling, "Young master, everything I have said is the truth, you can let me go now, right?"

    "I have one last question for you, and you must answer truthfully," Qinchuan said calmly, his True Qi surging as he ejected a stream of True Qi from his fingertips, revealing a portrait of a person in the void.

    "Have you ever seen this person during your many years in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb?"

    The figure that Qinchuan was drawing was none other than Qin Zhan, the former head of the Qin family who had braved the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to resolve a crisis for the Qin Family and whose fate had since been unknown, also Qinchuan''s biological father in this life.

    A few days ago, when Qinchuan spoke of going to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Qin Xiaoyu, knowing her father had never returned since entering the place, desperately pleaded with him not to go, to no avail.

    However, Qinchuan had long since changed from the man he used to be, nor was he Qin Zhan; once he set his resolve to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, no one could stop him.

    Unable to deter him, Qin Xiaoyu then beseeched him to look for news of her father Qin Zhan after entering the tomb.

    Indeed, even without the factor of karma, even if Xiaoyu hadn''t tearfully begged him, owing to Qin Zhan alone, he would eventually make his way to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    "This is..." Seeing the portrait materializing in the void, Gu Shi looked stunned, then covertly glanced at it before a glimmer of excitement appeared on his face, "I''ve seen him, I''ve seen this man!"

    "This senior appeared by the Spirit River half a month ago. I have a rather vivid memory of it." Gu Shi''s face revealed a flattering smile, saying, "At the eastern end of this plain, there''s a passage leading to the Spirit River, and I can take you there, young master!"

    Qinchuan''s gaze was piercing, his eyes twinkling with shifting light, his face breaking into a cold smile, he said indifferently, "No need, I know the location of the Spirit River."

    Gu Shi was taken aback at his words and nodded, "Since the young master knows the location of the Spirit River, it seems redundant for me to mention it."

    After he finished speaking, Gu Shi carefully added, "Young master, I have now answered your last question. May I have your permission to leave?"

    Qinchuan nodded and said indifferently, "Alright, this young master will send you on your way!" As soon as he said this, he thrust his long spear forward, piercing Gu Shi''s chest.

    "Why... why?" Gu Shi''s face was a picture of dumbfounded disbelief as he stared at Qinchuan, seemingly asking, "Didn''t you say you would spare me?"

    Qinchuan leaned in and whispered in his ear, "This young master said I''d forgive you for the sneak attack, but I never said I''d spare you for tampering with my Great Formation. If you dare to meddle with my formation, you should be prepared to die. Moreover, the most important reason, those who dare to deceive this young master, all must die!"

    Having said that, Qinchuan drifted away.

    As Gu Shi took his last breath, he still couldn''t comprehend; how was it that they, three brothers who had failed to break the Great Formation after several months, and resorted to luring the Yin Spirit to forcibly break it, were connected to this teenager in any way?

    Nor could he fathom why Qinchuan was so certain that Gu Shi had deceived him.

    When Gu Shi saw the portrait of Qin Zhan earlier, his face showed a hint of doubt, clearly, he had never seen this man before.

    However, upon taking a closer look at the portrait, he saw a resemblance between the man''s facial features and those of Qinchuan, and he understood immediately.

    "So Qinchuan entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to look for someone? Perhaps the person in the portrait is one of his senior family members or brothers."

    At the very end, he pretended to recognize the man in the portrait, intending to trick Qinchuan and his group into heading towards a spatial turbulence.

    What he did not know was that Qinchuan possessed Innate Pupils, and all of his actions were within Qinchuan''s control.

    Without having found any news of Qin Zhan, Qinchuan was not in a hurry. Since there apparently was a Demon Pool in the Life Prohibition Zone designed to attract martial artists to that secret domain, once all the martial artists gathered in the Life Prohibition Zone, even without news of Qin Zhan, it would become much easier to gather information.

    The group headed swiftly toward the central area of this small world. Ji Huo''er noticed that instead of heading east, they were actually moving south and asked curiously, "Aren''t we going to the Spirit River?"

    Qinchuan shook his head. "The Spirit River is on the other side of the world. Even if we proceed non-stop day and night from here, crossing the central area, it will take at least a year to get there."

    "A year? So the old man earlier was lying when he said he saw it at the Spirit River half a month ago?" Ji Huo''er belatedly realized the deception and only then did she catch on.

    "He said it was to the east of the grasslands, but in actuality, the eastern part of these grasslands is the edge of this world. Venturing there recklessly could very likely result in being caught in an endless spatial turbulence. Once trapped, the minor consequence would be exile, and one could not hope to return from the chaotic spatial flows for a thousand years; the severe consequence would be the spirit dispersing and the soul shattering without even a chance for the True Spirit to reincarnate."

    After explaining, he cast a glance at Ji Huo''er and said blandly, "Are you interested in experiencing the chaos for yourself?"

    "Dammit! The old man was actually trying to set us up!" Ji Huo''er jumped up and yelled indignantly, "Let me go back and stab him one more time, letting him die like that is too lenient." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As she said this and turned around, Ling Xian''er, quick as a flash, caught her and chided, "Huo''er, stop causing trouble," at which point she gave up.

    An ancient and mysterious gate of light appeared, serving as a passage leading out of this grassland into another area. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire

    Qinchuan was the first to step forward, striding toward the gate of light. After stepping through and being enveloped in a mysterious glow, the group entered a new area.

 Chapter 420 - 420: 420 Guidance

    After passing through the corridor, what came into view was a continuous expanse of primeval forest.

    Around them towered giant trees intersecting with each other, casting layers upon layers of shadows. The forest was filled with a heavy concentration of Yin spirits and evil Qi, with miasma looming everywhere and a thick black fog encircling them, bringing forth a foul stench.

    "Young Master, are we truly heading towards the Central Area?"

    Ding Hao, who had previously entered this place, had a rough idea of the direction they were taking, and knowing that they were bound for the secret realm''s Central Area, he couldn''t help but raise the question.

    "What''s the matter, little Ding? Are you scared now that you''ve heard about beings in the Life Prohibition Zone that devour essence blood?" Ji Huo''er was full of Divine Qi, brimming with energy. She squinted her eyes and laughed, her mouth revealing a row of sharp teeth, playful and lively as her bright eyes sparkled, adorable and vivacious.

    "If you''re scared, you can always turn back the way we came," Ji Huo''er teased and continued, "Anyway, this miss is eager to see for herself what this so-called ancient deity is all about. The ancients have passed away an era ago, and even if their divine demon flesh has rotted away and their souls have dissipated, I''d like to see what kind of ghost is playing tricks here."

    With that, Ji Huo''er pulled a funny face and stuck out her tongue before following behind Ling Xian''er.

    Qinchuan also gave Ding Hao a sideward glance and said indifferently, "You have already completed your mission entering the secret realm. According to our agreement, our debts and grudges are now settled. If you do not wish to go any further, you are free to turn back at any time.

    The Yin spirits of the plains and mountain ranges have dissipated and won''t regroup for a while. If you turn around now, you can safely make it out."

    At these words, Ding Hao was startled, and a strange, awkward expression flashed across his face.

    Qinchuan had healed his wife and allowed him to follow into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, utilizing the karma Qi on his body to attract karma.

    Previously, he had thought to help Qinchuan obtain karma, after which he would hurry back to reunite with his wife.

    However, after spending a few days together, he began to see the immense potential in Qinchuan. Unconsciously, he had submitted to Qinchuan''s methods, and for every matter, he sought Qinchuan''s opinion.

    Ding Hao''s expression changed several times before he finally spoke up, "Ding Hao wishes to follow Young Master Qin, to be your sharp sword at your side, clearing away obstacles and banishing demons. Please allow me, Young Master Qin."

    In the past few days, he had witnessed the strength and potential of Qinchuan. During their time in the Divine Cave, a few casual comments from Qinchuan had greatly improved his strength, fueling his admiration for Qinchuan. Now, he unexpectedly found himself wanting to follow.

    "Follow me?"

    Qinchuan was taken aback, looking at Ding Hao with astonishment.

    Then Qinchuan shook his head, denying Ding Hao''s request, "This young master does not take followers lightly."

    In his former glory, he was invincible in the world, and his followers were all exceptional against Heaven, with talents bright enough to stand atop the Divine Wilderness; the least among them possessed bodies as sacred as treasures.

    Though young, Ding Hao had already reached the limits of a Martial Artist, with only a step away from becoming a Cultivator. His talents were acceptable, but still far from catching Qinchuan''s Dharma Eye.

    Ding Hao''s countenance fell.

    He knew that Qinchuan''s future achievements would be boundless, and at present, they were on an equal footing.

    But judging by Qinchuan''s cultivation speed, he had only been at the Meridian Opening Realm when Ding Hao first met him. Now, in just one short month, he had broken through to the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial.

    In the future, the gap between him and Qinchuan would only widen further and further. He would definitely be unable to keep pace with Qinchuan. With realms separating them, how could he talk of being a follower?

    However, at that moment, Qinchuan''s tone shifted, and he said with a faint smile, "If you do not wish to leave, what I said earlier still stands. In this Spirit Martial Great Tomb, you may temporarily follow me, and I can provide you with guidance. Once we leave, if you are willing, you can seek out the Eldest Prince."

    As soon as these words were uttered, Ding Hao''s face broke into a delighted smile. Since he was destined not to become Young Master Qin''s follower, being able to receive Qinchuan''s guidance within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was more than enough to satisfy him.

    Listening with her ears perked up on the side, Ji Huo''er immediately chimed in upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, clamoring, "Big brother, you have to give me pointers too!"

    Before Ji Huo''er''s words had even finished echoing, a chilling howl suddenly burst forth from the woods. Then, a group of Yin Spirits, made of condensed Yin Qi, and countless fierce beasts charged ferociously towards Qinchuan and the others from a distance.

    "Perfect timing!" Ji Huo''er shouted with a delicate voice, rushing forward to meet the boundless Yin Spirits, and called out, "Big brother, quickly watch and see where I need to improve in this secret technique of mine!"

    Seeing this, Ding Hao also refused to be outdone and thrust his palm towards the leader of the group of fierce beasts.

    In the process of cultivation, real combat is the greatest way to enhance one''s strength. It also allows one to spot many flaws and deficiencies, even on the path of the Dao which they could correct.

    Qinchuan, of course, was not stingy at all. While they were eliminating the Yin Spirits, he pointed out the inadequacies and areas for improvement for both of them. This brought them considerable benefits, advancing their understanding of Dao Magic and their strength by a great margin.

    This made Ling Xian''er itch to join, but she restrained herself due to her status and pride.

    The more the two fought, the more valiantly they shone, a testament to their purer understanding of the Dao Magic.

    Ling Xian''er spat out a breath of flame, incinerating a Yin Spirit. Her Fire Fox, which had already grown three tails, suddenly emitted a divine radiance; its light shone brilliantly, casting an intense, dazzling blaze.

    Following Qinchuan''s guidance, the Fire Fox that originally had three tails surprisingly sprouted a fourth tail ahead of time.

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    This breakthrough finally made the once-prideful Ling Xian''er unable to hold back any longer. With a delicate shout, "Huo''er, be careful!" she soared into the sky; her hand erupted with Mysterious Techniques, joining the fray. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This left Qinchuan speechless and bemused, "This girl actually harbors such thoughts. She''s clearly eager to improve her strength but plays coy..."

    Ji Huo''er''s breakthrough had caused quite a commotion, attracting more Yin Spirits and fierce beasts. They rushed towards the group unrestrainedly.

    The two Immortal Maidens from Thousand Fox Mountain, along with Ding Hao, were already incredibly powerful. If they didn''t encounter a leader-class fierce beast or Yin Spirit, they could easily deal with the threat.

    With Qinchuan''s guidance, it was even easier.

    The three of them were in the front, drawing the attention of the Yin Spirits and fierce beasts. While battling fiercely, they pressed forward. Meanwhile, Qinchuan strolled leisurely, hands behind his back, casually giving pointers here and there, thoroughly enjoying himself.

    The group had advanced some distance further when suddenly a furious roar came from afar.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    The roar was laced with murderous intent, boundless ferocity, brimming with a will to fight. It shook the forest and the mountains, causing the colors of the heavens and earth to change.

    Under this roar, the trees rustled, the colors of the world shifted, and the winds and clouds altered. The innumerable Yin Spirits before them recoiled in terrror, trembling and cowering, not daring to launch any more attacks.

    "Damn, I got too absorbed in killing these lackeys and forgot to hold back, alarming their boss," said Ji Huo''er, patting her chest with a startled expression.

    After hearing that dragon-like, tiger-like roar, the Yin Spirits retreated, and the group''s path suddenly became a clear thoroughfare.

    Ding Hao and the others didn''t dare to be careless and cautiously gathered around Qinchuan.

    "It''s a pair of wings condensed from Yin Spirits, the Double-Winged Demon Tiger! This is a sign of an imminent breakthrough, a prelude to flesh body condensation!" Qinchuan instantly recognized the source of the sound and the type of Yin Spirit it belonged to, and immediately deduced that its breakthrough was imminent.

 Chapter 421 - 421: Twin-winged Demon Tiger

    "A Double-Winged Demon Tiger? What is that, a demon beast or a Yin Spirit?" Ji Huo''er asked curiously in her delicate voice.

    "It is both a demon beast and a Yin Spirit," Qinchuan replied indifferently, his eyes sparking with an intense gleam of light.

    "This was a demon beast that, in ancient times, possessed the bloodline of the Demon Race and intruded upon the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, where it perished. Not willing to let its soul fall into the cycle of reincarnation, it has since wandered this place, continuously bathed by Yin Qi over the years, and ultimately transformed into a Yin Spirit.

    Countless years have passed by now, I didn''t expect it to finally make a breakthrough, about to condense a physical body."

    "Roar¡ª"

    While they were speaking, that authoritative and furious roar of the tiger sounded once more, approaching swiftly from afar towards where Qinchuan and the others were.

    "It seems to be coming towards us!" Ji Huo''er''s eyes flickered excitedly, unable to hide her eagerness to witness the so-called Double-Winged Demon Tiger.

    As the roar of the tiger resounded again, a magnificent burst of rosy light exploded in the distance, shooting straight into the sky. Its imposing energy surged, filled with Great Dao Principles. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

    Soon after, the radiance twinkled, countless Dao Magic filled the void, weaving and entwining, dazzling and resplendent.

    That was the eruption of numerous Mysterious Techniques!

    The rumble of explosions rose, the blasts reverberating across ten thousand li, yet the vast, terror-striking aura of the combatants'' battle spill over was immense.

    "Someone is taking advantage of the Double-Winged Demon Tiger''s moment of weakness during its breakthrough to hunt it!" Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes shone as she instantly guessed the reason, her face filled with shock.

    The sounds of the fierce battle were massive and gradually shifted in the direction where Qinchuan and his group were.

    Not long afterward, a towering and imposing white tiger with a band of wings at its waist charged towards them. The tiger, with its white forehead and drooping eyes, bore a grand and intimidating presence.

    This white tiger''s form was solid, and although one could faintly sense the aura of a Yin Spirit, for the most part, its physical body had completely converged; it was clear and lustrous, with a white hue showing through its red, as though it was a bleeding White Jade sculpture, seamless in its entirety.

    However, it was covered in wounds, with a gash across its chest that was terrifying to witness. Blood that was neither red nor white flowed from it. One of its newly-formed wings had been struck, with half of its bone and flesh chopped off, only the remaining half still connected to its body.

    Behind the white tiger, a group of Martial Artists chased in hot pursuit, their Mysterious Techniques erupting, divine radiance dancing, Dao Law Runes weaving and converging, furiously attacking the white tiger.

    The white tiger let out another roar and suddenly grew larger, its body suddenly turning flawless as white jade, crystal clear.

    A paw swiped through the void, sending the multitude of grandiose Mysterious Techniques flying.

    In an instant, Dao Law Runes scattered, golden light dazzled, countless purple thunder dragons shone brilliantly in the void, followed by another series of rumbling explosions.

    After the collision, the group had forced the white tiger to the bottom of a steep cliff, leaving the Double-Winged Demon Tiger with no path of retreat.

    "Who dares to disturb us? Netherworld Hall is here hunting Yin Spirits. Those who know better should roll away at once."

    As the group chasing the Double-Winged Demon Tiger arrived at the scene, someone bellowed, chiding Qinchuan and the others who weren''t far away.

    "What is this Netherworld Hall? It was clearly our group that arrived here first. How did it become us disturbing you? Truly overbearing!"

    Ever since its revival, Netherworld Hall had remained hidden in the shadows. Ji Huo''er, who had never heard this name before, could not help but retort with her delicate voice.

    "Heh, it''s Netherworld Hall again... truly a persistent wraith!"

    Just now, Qinchuan''s attention had been fully on the twin-winged demon tiger and he hadn''t bothered to examine the group of martial artists. At this moment, his eyes flickered as his Innate Pupils swept over them and, as expected, saw the ghostly qi rolling off the leader, clearly a result of practicing Netherworld Hall''s mental method.

    "In this Spirit Martial Great Tomb, there are still those who do not recognize the name of my Netherworld Hall. It seems we have newcomers," someone among the countless martial artists said with a grim laugh.

    The martial artist who had first spoken assessed Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er and the others with lightning in his gaze. "Since you are new here, I will not hold your insolence against you," he measured.

    "The four of you have decent cultivation levels. Follow us at Netherworld Hall, and I assure you of safety within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb."

    The leader stood proudly, looking down on Qinchuan and the others with a natural sense of superiority, as though it was a tremendous favor for Ji Huo''er and the others to follow them.

    "However, right now, please step aside. We''re dealing with this twin-winged demon tiger¡ªit''s gravely injured but still capable of a fierce backlash."

    Ji Huo''er was proud like a small phoenix, her demeanor haughty, "Clearly we arrived here first, so why should we step aside?"

    "Step aside quickly, or don''t blame us for making a move and crushing all four of you together," an impatient voice chided angrily from among the martial artists.

    Just as Ji Huo''er was about to retort, Qinchuan suddenly spoke up.

    "Who do you think you are, to order this young master around?"

    Qinchuan had no liking for Netherworld Hall and he glanced at their leader with a sidelong look, his eyes sparking, emanating golden spirals, like an abyss that could capture one''s soul, brilliant with light, thundering with the power of lightning like a dragon.

    "This young master happens to need a mount in this world, and I have taken a fancy to that twin-winged demon tiger. You may leave."

    Silence, deathly silence all around!

    The martial artists exchanged glances, and after a brief silence, the surroundings erupted into raucous laughter.

    "Has this kid lost his mind, daring to speak to Netherworld Hall like this?"

    "Haha, daring to offend Netherworld Hall in this world, he must not know what ''death'' means," someone cursed angrily.

    "Since they are so eager to seek death, let''s suppress them along with that demon tiger. These four have pushed their way in, slaughtering numerous Yin Spirits along the path, they surely have some extraordinary treasures on them," someone declared loudly, and many martial artists started to close in, greed evident on their faces.

    "Disappear immediately, this young master has no patience to repeat himself," Qinchuan said coldly, dispassionate.

    "Hmph, who do you think you are? You have a bigger attitude than our Holy Maiden," the leading youth from Netherworld Hall replied impassively.

    Three martial artists burst into dazzling light with mysterious techniques in their hands, splendid and eye-catching, pressing down towards Qinchuan, "You''re seeking death, child, insulting Netherworld Hall not once but twice."

    Three young men raised their hands to form seal gestures, their True Qi surging, Dao Magic bursting forth, interweaving and targeting Qinchuan. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It''s like an ant trying to shake a tree, utterly overestimating oneself," Qinchuan stood proudly, composed and calm, his palm striking forward. Countless Dao Laws surged from his hand, Dao Laws filling the sky, divine light dazzlingly beautiful. The whole sky filled with Dao Laws collided together and instantly dispersed and dissipated.

    A long spear, condensed from True Qi in his hand, shot out, piercing through the chests of the three young men in an instant. Their bodies exploded, flesh and blood scattered.

    The crowd was shocked: Three talented young men from Netherworld Hall, all at the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial, clearly on the same level as Qinchuan. They took the initiative to strike, yet in the blink of an eye, they were slain by Qinchuan.

 Chapter 422 - 422: Seizing the Treasure

    Seeing three young fighters swiftly crushed by Qinchuan, another five martial artists stepped forward from the crowd, each at the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial, their auras expansive and their souls long-lasting, pressing in on Qinchuan.

    "Brothers, be careful, this lad has some tricks up his sleeve," someone cautioned.

    The five joined hands in seal gestures, their mysterious techniques like dragons, dharma patterns flying about, a sky full of divine radiance, each one emitting a five-colored divine light from their bodies.

    Their positions complemented each other, forming an immensely powerful combined strike formation that greatly surpassed the abilities of an individual fighter.

    The divine radiance intertwined in the void, and a five-colored Chi Dragon swung its tail, taking shape and spewing dragon breath from its mouth towards the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    Qinchuan''s eyes flashed with electricity as the aura around his body surged out. With a raise of his hand, a vast expanse of Innate True Qi burst forth, transforming into a shower of brilliant light. The radiant dragon breath, amidst the vast True Qi, instantly turned to mere specks of dust.

    The dense shower of light droplets struck the body of the Chi Dragon, the divine light cleansing it, immediately washing the five-colored Divine Dragon out of existence without a trace.

    "What!"

    "The Chi Dragon was erased in just one encounter?"

    Shock spread across the faces of the Netherworld Hall disciples; the combined attack technique cultivated by these five brothers was not something ordinary martial artists could withstand.

    This very Qinchuan before them not only withstood it but casually neutralized the Chi Dragon''s assault.

    "This lad has some tricks, let''s go all out and finish this quickly," someone shouted from within the combined strike formation.

    "Kill!"

    The five attacked once more, each drawing out their magic artifacts, which were oddly-shaped copper-colored fragments resembling pieces of fans.

    The artifacts flew from their hands, the five pieces of copper converging towards the center and merging into one, astonishingly forming a copper-colored Golden Wheel.

    The Golden Wheel, with its daunting presence, grew larger and larger, and in not much time, it expanded to the size of a small hill, its oppressive essence like a mountain weight, countless Dao magic and dharma patterns snaking over it, pressing down towards Qinchuan Town.

    And at that moment, Qinchuan made his move once again.

    In his palm, a golden light condensed, its might immense and halo turning. In that instant, what seemed to come their way was not just a palm imprint but an endless surge of waves, its force like a tidal wave crashing against the shore, its aura overwhelming.

    Facing this incredibly strong palm, everyone''s breath hitched, coming to a sudden stop.

    The palm imprint, vast as a surging wave, made the impressive Golden Wheel crumble in an instant, breaking into five ancient copper fragments once again.

    As the Golden Wheel shattered, the giant palm did not dissipate but continued with unmatched power, crashing towards the five fighters. The immense force instantly sent the five young fighters flying out of the area, their fates unknown.

    Qinchuan brushed off his hands as if he had merely squashed an ant, a simple task that had not drained much of his strength. His gaze, domineering and disdainful, swept over the crowd.

    "You''re all too weak, come at me all at once!"

    The moment Qinchuan''s words were uttered, they triggered an uproar.

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    "Do you truly think you are our Hall''s Holy Maiden? When we join forces, we can even slay a Twin-Winged Demon Tiger. What makes you think you can challenge us all?"

    "So what if you''ve repelled five brothers? To think you can take on a hundred martial artists at once!"

    The leading young man of Netherworld Hall, with eyes like lightning and an aura chilly, coldly stared at Qinchuan.

    "Since entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, no one has ever dared to provoke Netherworld Hall like this. Kid, I must admit you have some skills. Sadly, you''ve met Netherworld Hall, and even if you had the power to overturn the heavens, you would still have to submit before us."

    "What is Netherworld Hall, anyway? It''s not just your Holy Maiden I''m talking about; even if your Hall Master came here, they would have to kneel and kowtow before Young Master Qin." Qinchuan gave the leading youth a sidelong glance, filled with disdain.

    "Repeatedly disrespecting Netherworld Hall... Brothers, let''s join forces and kill this brat!" The leading youth roared in anger. Qinchuan defeated five martial artists with a single palm strike, which made him take the situation seriously.

    He immediately sacrificed a bead-like magic artifact, a spherical prayer bead that was crystal clear, plump and smooth, with Dao Magic radiating from it, clearly a king-level battle weapon.

    "Kill!"

    Hearing his command, numerous martial artists drew their magic artifacts, employing their Mysterious Techniques and charging towards Qinchuan.

    In an instant, divine light filled the sky, dazzling rays shining brightly. Various Mysterious Techniques and magic treasures danced together, and Dao Magic surged wildly. Trees fell, huge rocks flew, and with a hundred people attacking at once, they truly caused the heavens and the earth to change color.

    Ling Xian''er and others looked gravely serious, gathering together.

    "On the opposing side, there are at least a hundred martial artists, and most of them are at the Ninth Layer Realm with remarkable Dao Magic. Can Young Master Qin still handle them?"

    It seemed as if Qinchuan could feel what Ling Xian''er was thinking, and he spoke indifferently, "They''re just a mob!" His long hair stirred without wind, his robe fluttered, and he exuded a terrifying murderous intent all over.

    The prayer beads, crystal clear and as smooth as jade, swelled in size resembling a mountain, carrying a whiff of divine power as they slammed down towards the four of them.

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, his eyes flashing like lightning. His Innate Pupils spun wildly, discerning that this magic artifact was somewhat extraordinary, seemingly containing a trace of True Intent of Heavenly Dao.

    In his heart, he mused, "Another object from the Upper Realm."

    The next moment, his Innate True Qi circulated in his palm, radiating light. His arms were like jade, sparkling and dazzling, as he reached out for the prayer beads.

    "Outrageous, daring to seize a treasure with bare hands!"

    The youth saw through Qinchuan''s intentions, his face grew cold, and his eyes filled with frost and murderous intent when looking at Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan actually had the audacious thought of seizing the other''s magic artifact during the fight.

    This was an outright provocation and contempt, which infuriated him.

    Even after witnessing Qinchuan''s arrogance, the leading youth felt that Qinchuan''s brazenness had once again surpassed his expectations, even thinking that this was not arrogance anymore but stupidity.

    "Trying to shake a treasure with bare hands is like an ant trying to shake a tree, kid, go to your death!" The expression of the youth from Netherworld Hall was icy, his eyes filled with boundless ruthlessness, and the Dao Magic around his body surged as the aura of the Treasure Bead intensified.

    "Bang¡ª"

    Qinchuan stretched out his arm, his palm gripping the sparkling prayer bead, and a violent vibration echoed.

    Qinchuan stood unmoving, his presence serene as he remained standing in the same spot, whereas the youth felt a powerful force rebounding, his qi and blood surging, his complexion turning crimson, a sharp pain transmitting through his Divine Sense, causing him to stagger back three steps.

    On a closer look, the prayer bead was now firmly in Qinchuan''s grasp. He tried to use it again only to find that the Divine Sense he had stored in the prayer bead was erased. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire

    "You... how is it possible... How can you possibly hold onto my Xuantian Divine Bead!"

    The youth stared aghast at Qinchuan, his expression one of shock and disbelief. Not only had Qinchuan taken his magic artifact without exerting much effort, this left him utterly astonished.

    However, Qinchuan did not answer him; instead, he was observing the prayer bead.

    After seizing the prayer bead and erasing the other''s Divine Sense, he confirmed that this prayer bead was indeed not from the Divine Wilderness Continent, but from the Upper Realm.

    Strictly speaking, it was not precisely an Upper Realm object, as no one in the Upper Realm would use such a low-grade artifact. Instead, it was once placed in a Spatial Treasure belonging to someone from the Upper Realm and had become imbued with a trace of Heavenly Dao''s power.

 Chapter 423 - 423: The Sanctuary

    Qinchuan activated his Innate Pupils, and within his pupils, it seemed as if a golden vortex was swirling, from which golden divine light burst forth, shining upon the prayer beads.

    However, Qinchuan suddenly discovered that the thread of causality residing upon the prayer beads wasn''t pointing towards the Upper Realm but rather toward the central area of this small world.

    "Someone from the Upper Realm has entered the Spirit Martial Secret Realm! And at this very moment, they are at the central location of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb!"

    Qinchuan instantly came to an understanding.

    At the same time, when he clearly saw that strand of faint causal aura on the prayer beads,

    a strong feeling resurfaced from the depths of his heart¡ªthe feeling of something calling out to him. The aura of the person in the tomb''s central area was gradually aligning with that strong sensation deep within his heart.

    Qinchuan was astonished, "The one summoning me in this Spirit Martial Secret Realm is not so-called spiritual treasures, but a person!"

    At the same time, the remaining hundred-plus martial artists from the Netherworld Hall had already rushed forward, with Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures bearing down on Qinchuan.

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s entire body was luminous, especially in his eyes, where brilliant golden divine light burst forth, as though he had the mighty power to see through heaven and earth.

    His entire back was crystal clear, flawless as jade, his skin bright and sparkling without a single blemish¡ªwhat kind of Treasured Body was this?

    The Innate Body was now activated by Qinchuan, with vast True Qi surging around his body, colliding with Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures in the air.

    Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures struck against Qinchuan''s Innate Body¡ªdivine light clashing with Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures, emitting thunderous explosions.

    At this moment, the entire void burst open, the sky above was like countless fireworks blooming, dazzling and splendid. Qinchuan was like a War God from Ancient Times, completely disregarding the might of everyone''s Mysterious Techniques and the edges of magic artifacts as he bathed amidst a myriad of Mysterious Techniques and magic artifacts.

    Seeing this scene, the crowd let out a cry of amazement.

    "What kind of monster is this? To shake a magic artifact bare-handedly and resist everyone''s Mysterious Techniques and Magical Treasures with his Physical Body, standing invincible at the same time?"

    "What Sacred Body has he cultivated?"

    The crowd was stunned¡ªwhat sort of terrifying and abnormal existence was this? He seemed no less than the Holy Maiden of their Netherworld Hall lineage.

    Even Ji Huo''er and others who had known that Qinchuan was not simple were now dumbfounded, with wide eyes, gazing blankly at Qinchuan as he walked bathed in innumerable dao lights and divine radiances.

    Qinchuan''s strength had once again shattered their cognition.

    Qinchuan strode leisurely amidst the myriad dao of raining techniques, shattering countless Mysterious Techniques with a mere raise of his hand, with ease and comfort, without the slightest effort. Finally, the hundred martial artists could no longer bear it and were consumed by the immense backlash, collapsing one after another.

    During the entire process, Qinchuan hardly went out of his way to deal with the people, merely activating his Innate Body, which had two organs awakened. The formidable Physical Power reflected back on all the attackers.

    Each one of them flushed with color, their blood and Qi tumbling, with some even dying on the spot from severe injuries.

    "Ants will always be ants, no matter how many there are, they cannot kill an elephant," Qinchuan''s eyes flickered like lightning, his expression icy cold.

    If this were a few days earlier, he could not have dealt with this group of people so easily and might have needed to deploy the Spring-Autumn Pen. But now, having broken through to the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, his strength had escalated immensely, and his understanding of the Innate Body had also deepened substantially.

    His current strength, compared to two days ago when he repelled the Yin Spirit King, had grown many times over.

    The crowd lay scattered on the ground, devoid of the strength to fight again, with quite a few martial artists gasping, "Kid, you''re finished. The Holy Maiden will not spare you!"

    Qinchuan swung his palm, and a bolt of lightning struck the man''s head, instantly exploding his body.

    "Shut up!"

    By now, some had grown fearful, chilled to the bone. With a swoosh, one tried to flee, but another thick bolt of lightning struck down, claiming his life as well.

    "Did this young master give you permission to escape?"

    A crimson, murderous intent shone in Qinchuan''s eyes, his aura draconic, savage as a storm.

    Everyone who met his gaze felt as if they''d fallen into an ice cave, their whole bodies turned cold, no longer daring to speak or run.

    In two or three steps, he reached the leader of Netherworld Hall''s youngsters and stepped on his chest.

    "Where did you get this prayer bead from?"

    Qinchuan cultivated the Innate Body, and although he had only awakened two organs so far, the brief battle had shown just how terrifying the power of the Innate Body could be.

    His one foot bore massive strength, Dao Magic unleashed at will, divine light bursting forth, causing the youth''s chest to tighten, the overwhelming pressure rendering him speechless.

    The youth''s face was devoid of color, his lips trembling, his throat making whimpering, squeaking sounds: "I... I..."

    "A dying duck''s quack is still tough, still not coming clean even at death''s door!" Qinchuan snorted coldly, exerting pressure with his foot, and a terrifying oppression transferred to the boy, turning his internal organs to mush.

    The youth''s last expression transformed into horror, his mouth agape. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But it was too late.

    Qinchuan then moved towards another pale-faced young man. He had clearly seen that this one was also a leader among the hundred martial artists, only much more low-key than the last.

    He towered above, gazing down at the young man indifferently, and asked, "What''s the name of your Holy Maiden, where does she come from? How long has Netherworld Hall been in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb? How many people are here, and what is your purpose for occupying this place so aggressively?" Qinchuan fired off a series of questions and held his foot above the other''s face, hanging but not dropping.

    He was, of course, aware that his foot''s force could have made the previous youth unable to speak, but it was deliberate, aimed at putting psychological pressure on this young man.

    As for where the prayer beads came from, he was no longer concerned, for with the guidance of karma, he would soon meet the other party.

    And sure enough, this youth was already deathly pale, but upon seeing Qinchuan''s gesture, he practically scared out of his wits, pleading repeatedly, "I''ll tell you, I''ll tell you, please don''t kill me!"

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    "Our Holy Maiden comes from the Sacred Hall, she''s already entered the Life Prohibition Zone, I don''t know her name; I entered this place a year ago, and some came even earlier; as for how many, the Spirit Martial Great Tomb has one hundred and eight areas plus the Central Area, all with people from Netherworld Hall, no one has bothered to count the total number."

    The pale-faced youth answered, but all his responses were useless, without any valuable information. He was unclear about how many people from Netherworld Hall were present, when they arrived, and even more so about the purpose of their venture, he was totally clueless.

    In the end, Qinchuan kicked him away.

    Casting an icy glance over the many martial artists, he said coolly, "Go back and tell your Holy Maiden, Qin will personally visit the Life Prohibition Zone in a few days!"

    The martial artists, having salvaged a breath of life, scattered in disarray, no longer mindful of their wounds.

    "Who exactly is this youth, to be so terrifying? We can even handle twin-winged Demon Tigers, yet we''re defeated by this boy!" A group of them felt ashamed and vexed, yet profoundly shocked. Some had been in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for quite some time, their cultivation solid and unyielding, far beyond what ordinary Spirit Martial Realm martial artists could compare to, yet they were unable to breach this boy''s defenses.

    This youth, was too terrifying, possessing an air of authority akin to their Holy Maiden.

    "Hurry to the Life Prohibition Zone to report to the Holy Maiden! Ask her to deal with this boy herself!"

 Chapter 424 - 424: Submit or Die

    That group of Netherworld Hall disciples were not Inner Sect Disciples; they even lacked that distinctive Qi of cultivation unique to the Netherworld Hall.

    Most of these people were Loose Cultivators who practiced on the Divine Wilderness Continent and, without the opportunity to enter Family Sects with abundant resources, they had reluctantly entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb in search of fortune.

    After entering the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, they were absorbed by the Netherworld Hall.

    These people scattered like birds and beasts, and in a short while, they disappeared without a trace.

    It was then that Qinchuan turned his attention to the blood-soaked, twin-winged Demon Tiger and said coldly, "Submit, or die!"

    Ji Huo''er also circled around, her eyes lively and flickering with curiosity as she sized up the enormous Demon Tiger, clicking her tongue in wonder, "Impressive indeed, it''s truly a gathering of Yin Spirits, cultivating for countless years, starting to condense a physical body."

    Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes rippled like waves, and with her celestial elegance, she said, "It''s a pity. During its breakthrough process, it was struck by numerous Mysterious Techniques and Magic Artifacts, forcibly interrupted, its physical body not fully condensed."

    The two of them were from the Fox Clan, unable to refine Magical Treasures; thus, their cultivation of physical body and soul far surpassed that of the Human Race. They knew how great the opportunity and strength required to condense a physical body were.

    Its breakthrough having been disrupted today, the hopes of having another chance to condense a physical body in the future would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens, which is why they felt it was a pity.

    The twin-winged Demon Tiger lay prostrate on the ground, its massive tiger body trembling incessantly, as if a mountain were shaking.

    The twin-winged Demon Tiger saw for itself how terrifyingly powerful Qinchuan''s physical body was and dared not harbor any other thoughts.

    Even the hundred-strong Martial Artist team of the Netherworld Hall could do nothing to Qinchuan, much less the tiger itself being Qinchuan''s opponent.

    At that moment, it spoke in a deep and muffled voice as it lay on the ground, "I am willing to submit!" The twin-winged Demon Tiger dropped its great tiger head, looking dejected, not expecting to have just escaped the Demon Claw only to be caught and made into a mount.

    However, being someone''s mount at least spared its life, a fate far better than encountering those people from the Netherworld Hall.

    "Don''t put on such an unwilling face. Serving as this Young Master''s mount is the honor of your life," Qinchuan walked up, took out several Healing Sacred Medicines from the Storage Space, and shoved them into the mouth of the twin-winged Demon Tiger.

    As the medicinal power spread, the wounds on the twin-winged Demon Tiger began to heal at a visibly fast rate, the bloodstains dried up, the wounds closed, and even the pair of wings that were about to fall off were rapidly regenerating.

    "This is..."

    A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the twin-winged Demon Tiger as it looked astonished at Qinchuan.

    These Healing Sacred Medicines were casually refined by Qinchuan and were highly effective in repairing sacred soul-like beings.

    For him, such Elixirs were insignificant, but for a twin-winged Demon Tiger that was still condensing its physical body, the temptation was too great.

    Qinchuan then continued, "Once matters in the Spirit Martial Secret Realm are settled, I will help you fully condense your physical body and set you free, but I fear that when the time comes, you won''t want to leave."

    At these words, a hint of doubt flickered in the twin-winged Demon Tiger''s eyes, and it shook its massive tiger head.

    It wasn''t that it didn''t believe Qinchuan would let it go; it was skeptical about Qinchuan''s claim to help it fully condense its physical body.

    Ji Huo''er could see the skepticism in its eyes and leaped on to its tiger head with a bounce, giving it a smack, "You actually doubt Big Brother!"

    She was now a faithful little fan of Qinchuan, counting on him to guide her cultivation.

    The twin-winged Demon Tiger had once been a regional overlord and had never endured such humiliation, but the memory of Qinchuan basking contentedly in Dao Magic was vivid before it; it was angry yet dared not speak out.

    ...

    Not long after, the injuries on the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger had completely healed with the help of the elixir. It looked absolutely flawless, as immaculate as jade, sparkling and translucent without a single blemish.

    The enormous body of the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger measured over a hundred meters in height; its back was like flat land, able to accommodate dozens of people with plenty of room to spare carrying Qinchuan and three others.

    "We''re setting off."

    Ji Huo''er called out sharply. The Twin-Winged Demon Tiger spread its wings, and immediately, everyone felt the mountains, trees, and landscapes flash by, receding rapidly as they flew away.

    In front of Qinchuan, the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger seemed trivial, but to the numerous demon beasts and Yin Spirits within the forest, it was a colossal creature exerting extraordinary pressure. Gliding past everything, fierce beasts prostrated, and Yin Spirits trembled without offering any resistance.

    Countless Yin Spirits and fierce beasts, upon seeing this, retreated one after another.

    After sweeping across the boundless forest, the group passed through a channel and entered a Gobi desert that, as far as the eye could see, was covered in yellow sand.

    The Twin-Winged Demon Tiger, being the king of the forest, caused countless fierce beasts and Yin Spirits to dread its presence and panic as it entered the desert.

    This area was scarce in the atmosphere of Yin Spirits, with only a few condensed ones, but instead, there were numerous fierce beasts and demon insects.

    Within the desert, the Desert Demon Ants dominated, and upon seeing the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger intruding into their territory, several ant queens commanded their demon ant minions to attack the group.

    A boundless swarm of demon ants emerged from the gravel, turning the golden desert into a vast black ocean. It was a sight so spectacular and horrifying that one could not see the end of it.

    Ji Huo''er was fearless of both heaven and earth, an absolute troublemaker in flesh.

    When she saw the swarm of ants approaching from all directions, she repeated her trick and shouted sharply. A four-tailed Fire Fox formed, spewing out flames from its mouth, intending to burn through a path.

    However, she did not anticipate that this place¡ªconstantly exposed to the scorching sun¡ªwas particularly resistant to fire elemental mysterious techniques.

    She spewed out a flame, but only the demon ants in the center of the flame were incinerated. Dao Magic and Dharma Patterns that dissipated around merely landed on the swarming ants like a stone thrown into the ocean, causing not even a ripple.

    Dao Magic failed to affect the swarm of demon ants, and relying solely on the flames from her mouth, how could she disperse the vast swarm? Ji Huo''er, at a disadvantage, was instantly surrounded by the ants and engulfed in their black ocean. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    With Ji Huo''er''s abilities, those ants couldn''t hurt her for the time being, but if this went on, she would undoubtedly be consumed by them.

    Ling Xian''er immediately became anxious, shouting, "Huo''er, be careful!"

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    Then, her whole body shone brightly, the divine light flickering. A wave of soul power scattered in all directions. The soul technique was mysterious and profound; invisible ripples spread out, mighty and vast. Ripples fanned out across the void, rolling over the ants as they crushed down upon them.

    The demon ants around Ji Huo''er paused for a moment, with a large number instantly dying.

    The death toll of these ants was indeed high, yet it was much smaller than the attack range of Ling Xian''er. Only the ants at the very center of the soul attack perished; the ones a little farther out merely paused briefly.

    A few moments later, the paused ants recovered and continued to swarm towards Ji Huo''er.

    Ling Xian''er was taken aback, not expecting even her soul technique to diminish in power so drastically.

    However, by this time, Ji Huo''er had already freed herself and leapt back onto the back of the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger, patting her chest and saying, "That was close, so close. It''s strange how tough these creatures are to deal with."

    "These fierce beasts are different from Yin Spirits; your fire elemental mysterious techniques and soul techniques are the best ways to deal with Yin Spirits, but this swarm of ants is not Yin Spirits. They are demon insects that have adapted to survive here, and this environment has long become resistant to soul techniques and fire elemental mysterious techniques," explained Qinchuan indifferently.

    "Then, is there some other way to deal with them?" asked Ji Huo''er.

    Qinchuan stood atop the head of the Demon Tiger, facing the wind. His clothes fluttered with the gusts, his demeanor handsome and graceful. With a faint smile, he said, "Of course, there is a way."

 Chapter 425 - 425 Ancient City

    Seeing this, Ji Huo''er suddenly sported a cunning smile, her two little canine teeth revealed as she said with a laugh, "If you''re not going to make a move, is there another way?" She thought Qinchuan was about to take action himself.

    Having witnessed Qinchuan''s prowess, she knew he was certainly not afraid of this swarm of demon ants, and that''s why she had fearlessly barged into the midst of them, unleashing her might. If she had encountered this overwhelming swarm of ants alone, she would have already fled in a panic.

    She was here to hunt for treasure, not to fight a desperate battle.

    "Merely a swarm of demon ants, unworthy of this young master''s direct involvement."

    Qinchuan looked down upon the Eight Desolates with an indifferent expression and spoke leisurely.

    This elicited another roll of the eyes from Ji Huo''er, "We know you''re formidable, no need to act all profound. Just tell us how we can get out of this godforsaken place." When she finished, she even exaggeratedly made a little face.

    In this world, probably only she dared to speak so brazenly to Qinchuan, who didn''t mind. Having such a mischievous girl by his side was somewhat amusing.

    Qinchuan continued, "Have you forgotten what we''re riding on this big guy? Do you really think it''s a vegetarian?"

    Following that, he slapped the Double-winged Demon Tiger''s Heavenly Spirit Cover with his hand and coldly shouted, "Stop playing dead, it''s your turn to show off!"

    The Demon Tiger felt incredibly aggrieved when suddenly slapped; it was now merely a mount. Without Qinchuan''s command, how dare it act on its own?

    With Qinchuan''s implicit consent in its grasp, it transformed its grievances and frustration into anger. Its eyes glowed crimson as it stared at the overwhelming swarm of demon ants in front of it.

    This king might not be able to deal with this youngster, but can''t I handle a bunch of you lowly ants?

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    An angry roar echoed through heaven and earth, and one could clearly see a semi-transparent rippling wave emanating from the void, like a huge wave in the sea, overwhelmingly powerful, making the Nine Heavens thunder.

    With the roar, ripples spread like waves in all directions. When the ripples touched the demon ants, they were instantly scattered, pulverized into dust.

    The ripples continued to push outward in waves; the boundless swarm of demon ants was like the sea in a storm, where a gigantic whirlpool tsunami formed. Wherever the ripples passed, the demon ants were turned into dust.

    "Holy cow, is this big guy that powerful? I hadn''t noticed!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed aloud and gave a knock on the Demon Tiger''s head.

    Ling Xian''er seemed to understand, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "This must be some sort of restraining relationship. Your fire elemental mysterious technique has a profound effect against Yin Spirits, and while these demon ants thrive in the desert realm and are unafraid of fire element mysterious laws, they fear Yin Spirits."

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    Qinchuan unexpectedly glanced at Ling Xian''er, nodded, and said, "That''s right. In this small world, Yin Spirits are naturally the bane of fierce beasts. In the face of the Double-winged Demon Tiger''s attack, the demon ants'' resistance is useless."

    Insipred by his words, Ji Huo''er''s spirits lifted, and she declared, "With this big guy here, won''t we be invincible?"

    After speaking, she leapt onto the head of the Double-winged Demon Tiger, her figure stretching out, a bright and colorful Four-tailed Fire Fox stood proudly, a stunning sight to behold.

    She called out sweetly, "Come on, you ugly lot, watch this lady burn you to death." As she spoke, flames spewed from her mouth, incinerating the demon ants before her; but relying solely on these flames, devoid of the power of Dao Magic, they were hardly a threat to the demon ants.

    The onlookers smiled knowingly, thinking what a classic case of ''the fox exploiting the tiger''s might.''

    The Double-winged Demon Tiger was virtually unstoppable, turning demon ants into dust wherever it went, carving a path of survival through the boundless waves.

    Finally, after the Double-winged Demon Tiger had slaughtered its way through hundreds of kilometers, numerous ant kings began to feel intimidated, and like a receding tide, the demon ants rapidly retreated, burrowing into the sand and gravel in an instant.

    In an instant, the dark tide receded, revealing the desert''s true appearance.

    After the demon ants withdrew, the Winged Demon Tiger once again accelerated, leaping into the air and leaving the area behind.

    The different regions in this small world also varied in size, such as the grassland that Qinchuan and the others had first passed through, where they sped across on foot and exited in two days.

    There was also the territory of the Winged Demon Tiger, the Primeval Forest, which it had left behind in just five days by spreading its wings, but this desert expanse was boundless and vast, without end.

    The Winged Demon Tiger flew day and night continuously, soaring for a month, and repelled several waves of demon ants and demon wolves, encountering lord-level Yin Spirits and Fierce Beasts twice.

    But in this boundless desert, one still could not see the end in sight.

    During this month, Ding Hao and others continuously inquired and sought enlightenment about the path of cultivation from Qinchuan.

    Before this, everyone had been pointed out by Qinchuan about the inadequacies within their Mysterious Techniques and Secret Techniques, and they did not expect Qinchuan to also be profoundly astonishing in his enlightenment of the great Dao.

    Ding Hao and the others were aided in overcoming the obstacles and bottlenecks they faced in cultivation, as Qinchuan dispelled their doubts one by one, which left them feeling as if a long drought had been met with sweet rain.

    Because of Qinchuan''s explanations and guidance, the three of them successively broke through to the Dao Palace Realm, achieving the transformation from Martial Artists to Cultivators, and their strength greatly increased.

    Due to the breakthroughs of the three individuals, the group was delayed an additional three days on their journey. It was only after fifty days that they passed through the golden passageway and left the region.

    The Winged Demon Tiger did not stop, flying rapidly forward, and continued flying for more than a hundred days, charging through ten different regions.

    As they crossed regions and drew nearer to the Central Area of this world, the number of Yin Spirits they encountered along the way dwindled, but the number of Human Race members and Fierce Beasts increased.

    Qinchuan turned solemn, aware that several months had passed in the outside world and the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had opened several times. Presumably, the news of Spiritual Treasures emerging from the Great Tomb had spread far and wide, and a continuous stream of Martial Artists had begun to enter this secret realm.

    Since Qinchuan chose a passageway that led to the outermost edge of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, they had to travel day and night without stopping, while many others had chosen different passageways to enter directly into this place.

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan also encountered several teams from the Netherworld Hall. After Qinchuan destroyed those from the Netherworld Hall, he obtained eight more Prayer Beads. Combined with what he had acquired in the Primeval Forest, he now possessed nine Prayer Beads.

    The nine Prayer Beads were translucent and resplendent, as flawless as jade, and when strung together, they formed a very attractive bracelet.

    Seeing this string of Prayer Beads, Qinchuan gradually began to form some ideas in his heart.

    After Qinchuan and the others passed through another golden passageway, they were greeted by the sight of an ancient city, dilapidated but majestic.

    The city walls of this ancient city were a hundred meters high, spanning from east to west. Even with its crumbling ruins and broken walls, the city stretched endlessly, with no end in sight.

    Looking on, one felt a stirring of emotion; beneath the vastness of this city, one seemed as insignificant as an ant.

    The mottled city walls were stained with blood, countless broken swords and spears protruded from the walls, testifying to the extremely fierce battle that had once taken place here.

    "This... How can there be a city here?"

    Though Ding Hao had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb before, he had never been to the central region of this world, and his face showed his shock. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In this small world, aside from Yin Spirits and Fierce Beasts, how could there be an ancient city here?

 Chapter 426 - 426: The Headless Ancient Corpse

    "This is one of the most dangerous existences within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the ancient city," Qinchuan said as he jumped down from the tiger''s back, speaking slowly and deliberately.

    "Ancient city? Could it be that there were once living beings in this small world?" Ling Xian''er, graceful as a fairy, slowly followed behind Qinchuan, asking with curiosity.

    "The Spirit Martial Great Tomb has existed since ancient times, its history is so long that no one knows how this secret realm was formed, nor why there is a city here."

    The two-winged demon tiger shrank into the size of a normal fierce beast, following behind Qinchuan. The group headed towards the city, listening to the explanation: "However, this city has remained just like this for a million years, with mottled blood stains, broken walls and ruins, shattered swords and broken spears. No one knows what happened here in the past."

    He had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb several times, seeking to unveil its secrets, starting from this city, trying to explore what cataclysmic battle took place here long ago, and even more so to unravel the secrets of the nine secret realms on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    But even for him, having experienced nine cycles of reincarnation, he was still completely in the dark.

    As everyone approached the city, they suddenly saw an ancient headless corpse, dried by the wind, hung high upon the city walls, swaying in the wind.

    The headless ancient corpse was skinny, with iron bones and copper skin, making a dull ding-dong sound as it clashed against the city walls, reminiscent of sound emanating from Jiuyou Purgatory, chilly and eerie.

    It gave the city an added touch of weirdness and terror.

    "Whose corpse is that? Why would it be displayed on the city walls? Could it be the doings of those Netherworld Hall fiends!" Ji Huo''er frowned as she saw the headless corpse on the city walls, asking.

    In the past few months, she had seen the domineering ways of the people from Netherworld Hall, and she immediately thought of them.

    Qinchuan shook his head in denial, though he disliked the rats from Netherworld Hall, this corpse really had nothing to do with them.

    "That corpse has been hanging there since ancient times, sealed here by the power of great divine abilities, enduring millions of years without decay, its physical body perpetually subjected to the torment of sand and wind."

    "What? It''s been here since millions of years ago?" Ji Huo''er cried out in shock, clearly astonished.

    The three of them looked at each other, seeing the surprise and puzzlement in their eyes.

    "What kind of physical body could endure millions of years without decaying?" muttered Ding Hao.

    Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes shone like pearls, brimming with a bright divine light, "Exactly who is he, and who was it that sealed him here, what deep hatred did they bear for him, to not only behead him but to also hang his corpse here for millions of years!"

    As they were still pondering about the fearsome identity of the corpse''s owner, Qinchuan gave them the answer.

    "He is the descendant of a deity, with one-tenth of his bloodline coming from ancient deities."

    Qinchuan stood beneath the city, his eyes blazing with fierce golden light as causality and innate power penetrated layers upon layers of seals, converging upon the ancient corpse that swayed in the wind, and spoke softly.

    Qinchuan''s voice was very low when he said this, but to the others, it was like thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploding in their hearts, shaking heaven and earth, and stirring up tumultuous waves deep within them.

    "A deity''s descendant!" Ding Hao and the others exclaimed simultaneously, their gaze towards the corpse changing to one of intense shock.

    The setting sun slanted down, the evening glow was blood-red, and the last rays of the sunset penetrated the layers of haze in the air, shining upon the city walls above.

    Under the light of this sloping sunset, the ancient headless corpse was desolately hung at the city walls, giving off a tinkling sound, as if it were recounting the loneliness and sadness of a deity''s descendant.

    "A deity''s descendant, even if it''s only a tenth, his body must certainly be on par with, or even surpass, a Supreme Dao Artifact, right?"

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    Ji Huo''er suddenly had a thought, a sly gleam in her eyes, her mind evidently concocting some cunning scheme.

    Below the city walls, people were coming and going, most of them arriving at the ancient city for the first time.

    At this moment, some also noticed the eerie headless ancient corpse above the city walls.

    All of a sudden, a furious shout arose: "What is that thing, hanging on the city wall trying to spook people, getting down here at once for this Saint Heir!"

    A divine radiance shot towards the heavens, with golden light piercing directly towards the ancient corpse atop the city walls.

    "Who is that, with divine power so abundant and True Qi as vast as the sea, whose terrifying pressure can even compare to a Dao Palace powerhouse!" someone exclaimed.

    "It''s Saint Heir Xiao Changtian from the Shadowless Tower!" someone in the crowd recognized the figure.

    "The Saint Heir of Shadowless Tower, I saw Xiao Changfeng a few months ago, and now both brothers have arrived here!"

    The next moment, a dazzling golden light erupted around the ancient corpse, unleashing a vast and immense divine power, majestic and profound, holy and mysterious.

    The flash of divine light, quick as a thunder dragon, fast as lightning, instantly pierced through Xiao Changtian''s body, causing flesh and blood to explode and his body to shatter.

    A genius Saint Heir, full of ambition and entering the secret realm to seize Spiritual Treasures, was directly destroyed by an ancient corpse on the city walls!

    Below the city walls, sounds of cold breaths being drawn, exclamations, and mournful cries arose simultaneously.

    "Hiss~"

    "Damn it, what happened?"

    "Why did the ancient corpse suddenly move? It even shattered Xiao Changtian!"

    Xiao Changtian was the Saint Heir of Shadowless Tower, yet he could not withstand a mere corpse. A chill went through everyone''s hearts as their awareness of the danger of this place was renewed.

    Seeing this, Ji Huo''er, who was somewhat eager to try a moment ago, promptly calmed down and hid behind Ling Xian''er, feeling the residual fear.

    "That was close, luckily this girl was cautious and didn''t make the first move!"

    While Ji Huo''er might be impulsive, she was not stupid.

    "Idiot!" Qinchuan disdainfully glanced at the blood-strewn sky and the shattered remains of Xiao Changtian: "Little ability, but no shortage of boldness."

    No sooner had Qinchuan spoken than a mournful and furious shout erupted from behind him.

    "How dare you, who are you to show such disrespect to our Shadowless Tower''s Saint Heir!"

    Xiao Changfeng had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with Qinchuan and others some months ago, and during this time in the secret realm, he had survived countless assaults by Yin Spirits and fierce beasts, almost at his limit.

    Now, his brother Xiao Changtian had suddenly appeared with the Shadowless Tower''s multitude of geniuses to rescue him and save his life.

    Only then did he learn from his brother that the news of a Spiritual Treasure appearing in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had spread throughout Great Yan and there were even rumors that it was connected to an ancient deity.

    Countless clans and holy sites had already sent gifted disciples to contend for the Spiritual Treasure of the ancient deity.

    The Spirit Martial Great Tomb was now gathering numerous gifted disciples.

    The two brothers had lofty ambitions, intent on taking the Shadowless Tower to new heights. Coming across such an opportunity, they naturally would not miss it and came with great aspirations toward the central area of the Spirit Martial Secret Realm.

    As soon as the people from Shadowless Tower entered this area, they discovered the headless ancient corpse.

    Initially, Xiao Changtian had no thoughts about the headless ancient corpse, except Xiao Changfeng had commented, "That headless body, even when slain, can''t rest in peace, ceaselessly banging on the city walls¡ªit''s really annoying."

    Afterward, Xiao Changtian became enraged and decided to smash the ancient corpse.

    However, what Xiao Changfeng never expected was for Xiao Changtian to be killed in return by the ancient corpse. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As he was filled with regret and anger, he then heard someone insulting his brother.

    That led to the scene just prior.

 Chapter 427 - 427 Xiao Changfeng

    "It''s you!"

    Xiao Changfeng''s eyes blazed with fire, looking at Qinchuan with anger and annoyance.

    He remembered clearly, back at the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, this youth named Qinchuan had a considerable conflict with Baili Gui and others. Since the Shadowless Tower was on good terms with the Hundred Ghosts Sect, he had no good feelings towards this youngster.

    "To think that after offending Baili Gui and his group, you could still be alive up to now?"

    As Xiao Changfeng spoke, the several disciples of the Shadowless Tower behind him surrounded Qinchuan and his three companions, forming a tight circle. The more than ten people had an impressive aura, with a formidable presence; every one of them had the cultivation level of the Nine Layers Peak of Spirit Martial Realm.

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    "Who is that daring to provoke Xiao Changfeng of the Shadowless Tower?"

    "I don''t know, looks very unfamiliar. Definitely some obscure nobody," another martial artist pondered for a long time before confirming in his mind that there was no one by the name of Qinchuan, stating confidently.

    Another martial artist looked on with disdain: "I thought it was some genius from a big Sect Holy Land. Turns out it''s just a nobody! Daring to provoke the Shadowless Tower, truly courting death."

    The crowd was watching from a distance.

    Xi¨£o Ch¨¢ngf¨¥ng''s eyes showed a cold intent, his expression grim, as he said indifferently, "However, I, Xiao Changfeng, am not Baili Gui. Offending my Shadowless Tower, today you shall not leave this place alive."

    Qinchuan gave him a sidelong glance, fiddled with his ear, and showed a puzzled look on his face, turned to Ji Huo''er and others: "Who is this guy?"

    Ji Huo''er laughed inwardly. Everyone had seen each other outside the Great Tomb before, and with Qinchuan''s Divine Consciousness Dao Method, there was no way he could have forgotten this member of Shadowless Tower. It was obvious that Qinchuan was doing it on purpose.

    She thought it was amusing and played along with a giggle, "Oh, big brother, look at your memory. Have you forgotten? This is Xiao Changfeng, the talented disciple of Shadowless Tower. We met outside the Spirit Martial Great Tomb before. The idiot who wanted to rashly handle the headless corpse was his brother."

    "Oh, no wonder. So he''s the idiot''s brother," Qinchuan said with sudden realization, shaking his head, "His brother was killed by that ancient corpse; instead of seeking revenge on that ancient corpse, he comes looking for this young master. Truly another idiot."

    Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er played off each other, acting as if there was no one else worth their attention. Not only the people from the Shadowless Tower but also the geniuses watching from a distance were silently grinding their teeth, "Geez, these two are really insulting people too much."

    "Although Shadowless Tower is not a superpower, no one in the West County of Great Yan dares to disrespect them. How can they tolerate being humiliated by two inexperienced youths? Even I can''t stand it."

    "It''s outrageous, they dare to humiliate the Shadowless Tower like this, this kid is undoubtedly going to die."

    The crowd shook their heads, some cursing Qinchuan and the others for their arrogance and insolence, while others secretly thought it was a pity that Qinchuan was going to fall.

    "You... you..."

    Xiao Changfeng was overcome with rage, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood: "You are pushing it too far, I will tear you to pieces!"

    "Attack together, capture this brat for me, I want to extract his True Spirit and let him die in torment," Xiao Changfeng said through clenched teeth.

    The more than ten Shadowless Tower martial artists, upon hearing this, surged with True Qi, ready to make a move.

    Suddenly, three shouts rang out at the same time: "Bold, let''s see who dares!"

    Following that, the auras of Ling Xian''er and her two companions exploded at once, with the pressure of Dao Palace Realm powerhouses sweeping over, bearing down on the heads of the Shadowless Tower members.

    Under this terrifying pressure of the three ladies, the Shadowless Tower disciples, who had already gathered their Qi to their palms, were abruptly forced to stop, not knowing whether to advance or retreat, standing awkwardly on the spot.

    "Who dares to touch my big brother?" Ji Huo''er stepped forward alone, puffing her little face, looking fierce yet with a hint of adorable sass, lively and charming.

    But in the eyes of the people from the Absolute Shadow Tower, she seemed extremely annoying.

    The three of them had an aura that soared into the skies, Dao magic flowing in their palms, emitting light as beautiful as jade, causing the crowd in the distance to gasp in astonishment.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    "It''s actually Dao Palace Realm experts!"

    "This youngster really is lucky, to actually be friends with three Dao Palace Realm experts!" many martial artists thought to themselves, while some were secretly pondering over who these three might be.

    Not long after, another voice suddenly rose up.

    "I remember now, these two immortals are the Ling Xianzi and Ji Huo''er from the Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    With this reminder, everybody''s expression changed: "What, they''re actually the immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    "But Thousand Fox Mountain never takes in male disciples; that kid is definitely not a disciple from Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    Although they knew Qinchuan wasn''t a disciple of Thousand Fox Mountain, many martial artists still showed envy: "To be able to walk with the immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain, this kid really has some doggone luck."

    Xiao Changfeng''s expression turned greatly, his face changing unpredictably as he looked at Ling Xianzi and the others. The Absolute Shadow Tower had a total of twelve people; they might have had a chance against one or two cultivators at the early stages of the Dao Palace Realm.

    But facing three Dao Palace Realm experts at once, they had no chance of winning at all.

    Especially since two of them were immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain, far beyond comparison with others in the same realm.

    Finally, his gaze settled on Ling Xianzi; if he could get the two immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain to back out, things would be much easier to handle.

    He suppressed the impulse within, applying a humbled tone he spoke, "Ling Xianzi, this matter is a personal grudge between the Absolute Shadow Tower and this youngster, I implore Ling Xianzi to grant Xiao some face and not to interfere."

    "Thousand Fox Mountain''s affairs aren''t for your Absolute Shadow Tower to dictate or comment upon." Ling Xianzi''s immortal figure was graceful and untouched by earthly dust, and her voice gave off a feeling of keeping others thousands of miles away.

    Ji Huo''er then spat disdainfully, saying, "Shameless. You were thinking of attacking us just now, and now that you see you can''t beat us, you come groveling. I''ve never seen anyone as shameless as you."

    The attitude of Ling Xianzi and Ji Huo''er made it clear they were set on defending Qinchuan, showing that they would not hesitate to offend Absolute Shadow Tower for his sake, which evoked further envy and jealousy from the onlookers: "Who would have thought that this kid would be favored by two immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain, such good luck."

    Xiao Changfeng was completely stumped, unable to respond to their scathing remarks. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He truly did think that it would be fine if Ling Xianzi and the others didn''t get involved, and if they did, he would suppress them altogether, but he absolutely didn''t anticipate that Ling Xianzi, Ji Huo''er, and another martial artist had all broken through to the Dao Palace Realm.

    Now he was truly in a quandary and ultimately he huffed coldly, his face darkened as he looked at Qinchuan.

    "You wait, brat. I don''t believe you can hide behind a woman forever. I, the young master, will be waiting for you in the Life Prohibition Zone, hoping someone will still be there to protect you then."

    Faced with the two immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain, he dared not confront them directly, but he believed that sooner or later, Qinchuan would part ways with Ling Xianzi and the others.

    "Do you vermin really think you can enter the Life Prohibition Zone?" Qinchuan looked at him sidelong with a disdainful smile, "If you really want to meet this young master in the Prohibition Zone, you''d better be careful not to end up cluelessly killed by an unknown prohibition like your idiot brother."

    Xiao Changfeng''s face darkened: "I hope you can still be so sharp-tongued then, let''s go!" He then led his people dejectedly into the city and away from the place.

 Chapter 428 - 428 Mysterious Woman

    The city was filled with mostly broken constructions, with stones fractured and walls cracked.

    Once inside the city, there was but a single wide road, extending straight ahead without end in sight.

    At the end of this ancient road lay the Life Prohibition Zone, a place that devoured life.

    At this moment, already numerous martial artists and fierce beasts were streaking towards the Life Prohibition Zone.

    "Everybody hurry, the Spiritual Treasure in the Life Prohibition Zone has appeared!"

    Right now, nobody knew who suddenly shouted out loud among the crowd.

    The booming voice resonated, echoing through the entire heavens and earth, spreading along the ancient road, and instantly, many martial artists were stirred.

    "What, the Spiritual Treasure has appeared?" A martial artist yelled angrily in response.

    "Yes, within the Life Prohibition Zone there is a Demon Pool, and outside of it someone has opened an ancient bronze gate, behind which lies the resting place of the Spiritual Treasure," answered the voice that had spoken first, unfazed.

    "Hurry up, everyone, or the Spiritual Treasure will be taken away by others!" That voice within the crowd sounded once more.

    Hearing these words, numerous martial artists on the ancient road erupted into action, with divine light twinkling, and movement techniques accelerated to their limit, as countless rays of divine glow shot forth along the road.

    For a time, the road was filled with fierce beasts and many human race martial artists.

    At the same moment, several intense beams of divine light suddenly shot out along the ancient road; they were dazzling and spectacular, causing countless martial artists struck by the divine beams to explode.

    These were prohibitions left from ten million years ago, and even now, although only a sliver of brilliance was shooting out, it was still not something the martial artists could endure.

    Countless martial artists and fierce beasts burst into fragments, yet this did not stop the masses, as innumerable figures scrambled and dashed forward in a frantic race.

    "Big brother, are we going?" Ji Huo''er''s eyes shimmered with cleverness, and a hint of doubt flickered across her face before she continued, "Old man Gu Shi said that the Spiritual Treasure is a conspiracy. Why don''t we wait and not enter for now? Let''s see what happens when they go in first to scout out the path?"

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but look at Ji Huo''er a few times more. Ji Huo''er was usually lively, always rushing to the forefront no matter what the situation, but once they reached the Central Area, she unexpectedly calmed down.

    Qinchuan teased, "That doesn''t quite seem like you. Could it be that Huo''er has gotten timid?"

    Ji Huo''er huffed, "Who''s afraid? I''m just feeling suddenly that something''s not quite right. The two people who spoke in the dark a moment ago were obviously shills, one setting up the other to make us rush to the Life Prohibition Zone. There must be a trick at play!"

    After finishing, Ji Huo''er continued to grumble, "Huo''er is just a bit lively, not an idiot like Xiao Changtian who is really just foolish."

    Qinchuan smiled and said nothing. Then, he suddenly took a step forward, and with a strange shift in his figure, the next moment he was already standing in front of a short, sleazy-looking middle-aged man.

    This sleazy middle-aged man was none other than the one who had been spreading rumors in the shadows that the Spiritual Treasure had materialized. Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

    Still striving with his cries at this moment, he said, "It''s said that the Spiritual Treasure is that of an ancient deity..."

    He hadn''t finished his sentence when he was abruptly suppressed by Qinchuan''s overwhelming Qi, cutting off his voice.

    At this time, the numerous people rushing towards the Life Prohibition Zone were already frantic, pushing their movement techniques to the limit, fearing that being slow would mean the Spiritual Treasure would end up in someone else''s hands. No one paid attention to the fact that the voice which had been so outspoken suddenly fell silent.

    "Qin... Qin... Qinchuan!"

    When the sleazy middle-aged man saw Qinchuan, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he stuttered his name, "You... you... how did you get here so quickly?"

    "Oh, you recognize this young master?" Qinchuan asked with interest as he looked at him.

    At this point, the sleazy middle-aged man''s body shuddered, and he instantly realized that he had blurted out too much. Clamping a hand over his mouth, he shook his head frantically, "I don''t know you, I don''t recognize you!"

    Qinchuan at this time was solemn; in the past few months, whenever he encountered people from Netherworld Hall, he would kill them. His reputation and portrait must have already been passed back here, which is why this person recognized him immediately.

    "You may not recognize this young master, but I know you are a person from Netherworld Hall. Presumably, you''ve heard that on my way here, I''ve been slaughtering your people. Meeting this young master here, consider yourself unlucky."

    Qinchuan said indifferently. He did not dwell on whether the other party recognized him. This person''s deliberate shouting here must be related to the plots of Netherworld Hall. With a palm strike, the man from Netherworld Hall was instantly killed.

    Without any surprise, Qinchuan found a prayer bead in the man''s storage space.

    After all was done, he was about to step away when suddenly, a change occurred once again.

    At that moment, a terrifying aura emanated from the void, followed by a thunderous shout.

    "Qinchuan, boy, surrender your life!"

    Upon the city walls, a gigantic Demon Claw condensed and pressed down towards Qinchuan''s head.

    This Demon Claw was surging with Demonic Qi, extending from an endless black fog, so large it blotted out the sky, imparting a strong sense of oppression that was suffocating.

    "What''s going on?"

    The tremendous pressure terrorized the entire Ancient Road, and countless Martial Artists felt as if they had fallen into an Abyss, all of them stunned and shocked.

    However, people soon came to understand.

    "It''s a Dao Palace powerhouse! A Dao Palace powerhouse has launched an attack!"

    Countless Martial Artists along the road turned their heads, expressions filled with astonishment and fear, hurriedly fleeing the area, fearing being caught in the aftermath of the Dao Palace powerhouse''s attack.

    Qinchuan, at the center of the Demon Claw, withstood the wild and rampant aura with a tall and upright form, utterly unrestrained and without a trace of cowardice.

    "Even the slightest Dao dares to make a move against this young master."

    Qinchuan snorted coldly as the Qi around him exploded. The Spring and Autumn Pen appeared in his hand, and a mighty Dao Magic surged from its tip, carrying a whiff of a Great Emperor''s essence, turning into strands of divine radiance, confronting the gigantic Demon Claw.

    "Boom¡ª"

    Countless Great Dao Rune Patterns collided with the terrifying Demon Claw, producing earth-shattering sounds.

    The explosion unleashed a horrific wave of air that swept around fiercely, with waves towering to the sky. Numerous Martial Artists were blown away by this terrifying air wave. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As Qinchuan shattered the Demon Claw with one strike, a mysterious figure positioned themselves in the darkness, a strange light flashing in their eyes as they looked towards Qinchuan. They then murmured under their breath, "Qinchuan has entered the Ancient City. The Eight Bodyguards have already engaged with him."

    At the same moment, in the Life Prohibition Zone.

    A mysterious woman dressed in white, her whole body enshrouded by her robe.

    She possessed a graceful figure, akin to standing in Guanghan Palace, covered by moonlight, her entire being hazy, inspiring boundless imagination, sacred and distant.

    The woman''s face was covered by a veil, concealing her features, yet in no way diminishing her stunning elegance. Her hair was lustrous, her skin fairer than snow, revealing only a pair of jade-like eyes that were clear and bright. Suns and moons seemed to rise and set within those eyes,

    She was like an Immortal that had stepped right out of a painting.

    The voice of the man in the black robe clearly emanated from a small stone in her hand. If Qinchuan were present, he would recognize that she held a Sound Transmission Stone.

    Her eyes twinkled, with suns and moons sinking within, and a blaze of radiant light shot out from her eyes towards the direction of the entrance to the ancient city, as if to penetrate the void and reach the very end of this world.

    At the same time, Qinchuan as if realizing something, felt a tremendous shake in his heart. That guiding sensation surged up again, distinctly real. Divine light shot out from his Innate Pupils, gazing into the distance.

 Chapter 429 - 429: Netherworld Hall

    Only when he felt the guiding presence from the distant Life Prohibition Zone disappear did he retract his gaze, looking towards the mottled city walls.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were icy cold, his gaze sharp, his body emanating an overwhelming intent to kill as Asura''s wrath surged forth, incredibly fierce.

    He held the pen of spring and autumn in his hand, his eyes blazing like lightning, sweeping across the Eight Desolates with a terrifying Imperial Might spreading around him, like a true War God.

    "So many years have gone by, I thought that Netherworld Hall might have improved somewhat, but it seems nothing has changed, still only daring to hide in the gutters and attack from the shadows," Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "Hmph, smooth talker, how Netherworld Hall conducts its affairs is not for you to judge," a cold snort sounded.

    Following that, on the darkened ramparts, eight figures emerged, all dressed in black robes with grim masks on their faces, each mask displaying a different Fierce Beast.

    "Hmph, Qinchuan, you little brat, you provoked Netherworld Hall in the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, slaughtering our disciples, now that you''ve fallen into the hands of us eight, don''t even dream of leaving alive," said a black-robed youth with an Earth Dragon carved on his mask, speaking with a low and indifferent voice.

    The aura of the eight figures burst forth mightily, towering like mountains, surging like waves, all of them Cultivators in the early stage of Dao Palace Realm.

    *Hiss¡ª*

    "What kind of power is Netherworld Hall, to have so many Dao Palace powerhouses in this world?" exclaimed the Martial Artists on the ancient road, some of whom had just recently entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and had not heard of the name Netherworld Hall.

    "It seems that you gentlemen have just entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb," instantly, many of the Martial Artists who had been there for some time spoke up, kindly warning everyone, "Netherworld Hall is a massive force that no one dares to provoke. In the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, it is better to provoke Yin Spirit Fierce Beasts than to provoke Netherworld Hall, that is the law of survival in this world."

    "Netherworld Hall has been entrenched in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb for dozens of years, with countless Dao Palace powerhouses. There are even rumors that their Holy Maiden has broken through the limits of this world, surpassing the intermediate stage restrictions of Dao Palace, entering the late stage," said another Martial Artist.

    Upon hearing this, numerous new Martial Artists were moved, "Break through the Great Dao Laws, how is that possible?"

    Regardless of whether the Netherworld Hall Holy Maiden truly broke through the Great Dao Laws, the Martial Artists turned their gaze back to Qinchuan, "Then who is this youngster? He is only at the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial, how has he incited Eight Dao Palace powerhouses to besiege him?"

    "Hmph, just an overconfident fool," someone remembered the name Qinchuan as soon as they heard the Earth Dragon-masked figure call it out, "That kid killed quite a few Netherworld Hall disciples in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb a while ago, his notoriety rose sharply, and he was seen as a thorn in the side by many disciples of Netherworld Hall. However, he''s been operating in the peripheral areas, fleeing swiftly, which is why he''s lasted till today," they added.

    Another Martial Artist who recalled the youngster recently wanted by Netherworld Hall furrowed his brow and shook his head.

    "Upon entering this area, he''s come under the siege of eight Great Dao Palace strongmen. This youngster is doomed," someone remarked mockingly.

    Others jeered, "This kid, having killed so many Netherworld Hall disciples, should have fled this world, but he dares to storm in here. I don''t know if he is audaciously arrogant or just out of his mind."

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan stood with a commanding aura, his Innate True Qi as boundless as the sea, with a wild killing intent rising within him as he spoke indifferently and coldly.

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    "I just happened to have made a breakthrough recently and am in need of some fitting opponents to practice on. Since you''ve come to my doorstep, come at me all together!"

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, the Martial Artists watching from afar were stunned, causing quite a stir.

    "Damn!"

    "Has this kid lost his mind?"

    "What did he say? He wants to fight against eight Dao Palace powerhouses by himself? Did I hear that wrong?" A martial artist doubted his own ears, unable to believe it. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Some martial artists mocked, "It seems this kid knows he''s bound to die and is just putting on a bravado, hoping to leave a reputation of singlehandedly taking on eight from the Dao Palace."

    "Presumptuous and arrogant!" A mysterious figure behind an Earth Dragon mask revealed a trace of coldness in his eyes, and his voice was hoarse and sinister, as if it were a ghastly spirit crawling out from the eighteenth layer of purgatory, indescribably terrifying and icy cold, "To slaughter you alone, why would my eight brothers need to join hands? I alone am enough!"

    As soon as he finished speaking, the youth in the Earth Dragon mask soared into the sky, casting a spell that caused countless streams of Yin Qi to surge and coalesce around him, ultimately forming a ferocious three-clawed Earth Dragon.

    Riding atop the Earth Dragon, he descended with a howl.

    "Such a petty trick, daring to show off in front of this young master."

    Qinchuan, dressed in white, had clear eyes and fluttering black hair, his body luminous and as translucent as jade. The Jade Disk in his hand exuded an overwhelming Imperial Might, and as he wielded it, a vast and mighty aura pressed down upon the Earth Dragon.

    Dao Magic was stern, and brilliant divine light shot up into the skies, sweeping across the scales of the Earth Dragon.

    In the next moment, the dragon scales of the Earth Dragon were torn apart to reveal the grisly flesh beneath, and the once mighty Earth Dragon instantly wilted.

    "How is this possible!" The youth in the Earth Dragon mask was shocked and pale.

    Just one move, and his Earth Dragon was already on the brink of collapse, his gaze towards Qinchuan filled with astonishment.

    "I originally didn''t believe when I heard you single-handedly repelled a hundred of my hall''s men, thinking it was just those useless ones exaggerating to make excuses for their defeat, but now it seems, they weren''t lying, you do have some skill."

    At that moment, a youth wearing a mask engraved with a sinister seven-starred rat approached, his voice shrill, "Everyone attack together, make it quick and capture this kid, we must not delay the plans of the Holy Maiden."

    "Yes, big brother!" The remaining six answered in unison.

    At the same time, radiant sigils emerged from their bodies, profound like the ocean, vast and imposing, as one bizarre Fierce Beast after another materialized before them.

    Among these eight Fierce Beasts were the sinister six-starred rat, the Earth Dragon, and also the Sky Red Demon Sparrow, transforming into eight beams of divine light, pressing down towards Qinchuan''s head from above.

    "Roar¡ª"

    The Twin-Winged Demon Tiger, previously chased to the heavens and earth by the disciples of Netherworld Hall, had no small grudge against these individuals, and now, without waiting for Qinchuan''s command, it roared furiously, its body suddenly enlarging to intercept a green-eyed Demon Tiger.

    At this time, Qinchuan strode upon the void, ascending the city walls, his entire being enveloped in boundless divine splendor, crystal clear and flawless, the Innate Body bearing not a single blemish, while strands of the Asura Dao Principle wove through the void around his waist, a truly astonishing sight.

    "Chop!"

    Qinchuan swung the Jade Disk, and a burst of brilliance flashed by like a radiant Jade Disk blossoming, slashing towards the remaining seven.

    "An ant trying to shake a tree, overestimating one''s own abilities, daring to directly confront seven Dao Palace powerhouses!" Many martial artists, seeing Qinchuan not only showing no sign of retreat but actually facing the seven head-on, spoke disdainfully.

    Many martial artists also shook their heads and sighed, "This kid can withstand one strike from a Dao Palace powerhouse, showing some talent; it''s just a pity that he''ll be defeated here."

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    "Boom¡ª"

    What seemed like a simple collision was actually a clash of pure, unmatched strength from both sides.

    Another earth-shattering tremor followed, the city walls trembling, the ground shaking, with heaven and earth resonating.

    The seven fierce beasts were simultaneously struck by the Great Dao Divine Light, all coming to a halt, unleashing an unrivaled storm with a terrifying momentum.

    Facing the collaborative strike of the seven, Qinchuan stood firm as a boulder, towering steadfastly amidst the storm, his hair flying wild, his robes billowing.

    Witnessing this scene, many martial artists revealed strange and eerie expressions.

    "He actually managed to withstand the attack from seven Dao Palace Realm powerhouses?"

    However, no one believed that Qinchuan could truly contend with seven Dao Palace Realm powerhouses; instead, many martial artists frowned, dissatisfied, saying, "What are these seven Dao Palace strongmen doing?"

    "Dealing with one youngster would be enough with any one of them taking action, yet eight striking at the same time is already overkill, and they still hold back?"

    Everyone was convinced that the seven were intentionally playing with Qinchuan, having yet to use their full strength.

    Even the mask-wearing, green-eyed Demon Tiger martial artist who was currently tied up in battle with the Two-Winged Demon Tiger was displeased, doubting that the seven had given their all.

    Fighting the Two-Winged Demon Tiger with all sorts of maneuvers and still unable to get the upper hand, he thought it incredulous that the seven would still have the mood for games and immediately said sternly, "What are you dilly-dallying for? Attack together, capture him and deliver him to the Holy Maiden for disposition."

    What he didn''t realize was that the Earth Dragon-masked man and the others were also harboring a hint of doubt.

    It wasn''t surprising that Qinchuan could withstand the Earth Dragon''s attack, but the seven attacking at once, and yet he remained unharmed?

    Everyone suspected they were toying with Qinchuan, but only they knew that everyone had already used five parts of their strength.

    Such a technique, if used, would overwhelm even a Dao Palace Realm powerhouse, which was enough to show the significance they placed on Qinchuan.

    But for Qinchuan to easily neutralize it, how could they not be shocked?

    "Attack with all your might!" The Earth Dragon''s expression turned grim, his whole body exuding a bone-chilling coldness as he hissed out the command.

    Having spoken, he took the lead, merging with the Earth Dragon, sprouting a pair of dragon wings behind him that blotted out the sky; he extended his dark and fearsome dragon claws, like a black cloud enveloped in bloody lightning, screaming towards Qinchuan.

    "Lad, I admit you''ve got some skills, but for slaughtering my Netherworld Hall disciples, your crime is unforgivable. If it wasn''t for the Holy Maiden''s orders to fight swiftly, without delay, I''d actually be inclined to have a personal bout with you.

    Now that the eight of us brothers are suppressing you together, you have no chance of escape. I advise you to give up resistance and obediently accompany me to meet the Holy Maiden and accept your punishment."

    Qinchuan''s eyes flashed like lightning, he sneered repeatedly, and huffed, "Such arrogance, who do you think you are to be worthy of battling with this young master? Even if your eight brothers act together, in the eyes of this young master, you''re nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs, barely enough to serve as a warm-up for me."

    Qinchuan soared into the sky, the Spring and Autumn Brush glowing vibrantly, Dao magic sparkling brilliantly, emitting a splendid and dazzling light. He decided to make an example out of them, using the Thunderous Force to crush the opposition.

    "Ptui!"

    Suddenly, a terrifying roar sounded, and from the void, a monstrous Earth Fiend Red Buffalo opened its gaping maw, its aura vast.

    From the mouth of the buffalo came clear and audible soundwaves, shaking the universe to collapse, the ground quaking.

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    The soundwaves were like spatial waves, scattering in every direction, and a large expanse of Great Dao Laws, like a curtain hanging from the heavens, surged violently, thwarting the murderous intent of the Spring and Autumn Pen''s attack.

    At the same time, the remaining Evil Eye Six-Star Rats, Red Demon Sparrows, and others merged with their conjured Dharma Aspects, each displaying their methods.

    The huge rat with three pairs of eyes spewed out a greenish mist, which rose into the air, clouding the world around. This fog contained an extremely strong miasma that instantly made everyone feel dizzy and blurred, causing them to close their eyes and restrain their breaths, daring not to inhale.

    The rest of the group used their Divine Skills without any reservation.

    "Release!"

    Qinchuan''s body shone brightly, his skin became crystal clear and as flawless as white jade, above his head, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone transformed into a Thunder Pool that covered the heavens, shielding the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    Within the Thunder Pool flickered lightning bolts as thick as arms, dazzling and brilliant. The world turned into a lake of thunder, as if chaos had submerged Qiankun, and an immense Divine Power surged tumultuously.

    The Thunder Pool and the Great Dao Laws that poured out from the tip of the Spring and Autumn Pen formed a divine light river, with countless Dharma Patterns rolling up like waves. The demonic miasma and poisonous fog around were instantly cleansed, then it surged towards the seven Fierce Beasts.

    The sky was filled with scattering Laws, and the seven recognized that it was a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact tinged with the aura of a Great Emperor. After a momentary flicker of surprise, they dispersed, refusing to clash head-on with the Laws emanating from the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    Qinchuan''s blood surged tumultuously, his Innate True Qi ran wildly, and he pushed his Dao Magic to the extreme. In that instant, he was under immense pressure.

    He could clearly feel that these Dao Palace Realm powerhouses before him were far beyond ordinary cultivators of the same realm.

    Even when compared to Ling Xian''er and the others whom he had guided for a few months, it would probably be hard to tell who was superior.

    Right now, his Emperor Soul was dormant, and without the aid of the Emperor Soul, even though he held a Great Emperor''s instrument in his hand, he had not yet broken through to the Dao Palace Realm, so he could not truly utilize the Dao Intent and Imperial Might contained within the Dao Artifact.

    The seven also understood that Qinchuan could not truly exert the power of the Dao Artifact. After exchanging glances, their Dharma Aspects shrank and they transformed into several fierce beasts, charging toward Qinchuan like specters.

    In their eyes, Qinchuan was able to withstand their attacks solely because of the power of the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. If he were separated from it, Qinchuan would be nothing.

    Facing the oppressive power of the Dao Laws from the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, even the cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm dared not withstand it alone.

    So they decided to get close and use the pure and extreme power of their physical bodies to suppress Qinchuan.

    "You want to compare physical strength with me?"

    A sneer crept onto Qinchuan''s lips. He had the Asura Divine Body, one of the strongest constitutions in the world, second only to the Innate Body, with unmatchable physical strength, truly extraordinary, and he had already awoken two major organs of his Innate Body, which had begun to manifest its formidable power.

    He threw his fists, pouring all of his fighting spirit into his Fist Intent, which soared into the clouds, dominating heaven and earth.

    "Boom!"

    As the fist was thrown, it collided with the dragon claw of the Earth Dragon, emitting a dull thud.

    The Earth Dragon let out a groan, then was instantly subsumed by the golden Fist Intent that filled the sky and was sent flying backward, crashing into the ground, shattering the ancient road, and creating a deep pit. The Earth Dragon, the size of a man, was embedded in it, becoming a veritable dragon of the earth, its life or death uncertain.

    At the same time, the Six-Star Rat, Demon Sparrow, and Bull fought fiercely, baring teeth and claws with sharp beaks and violent approach, while the remaining eight-legged spiders, Heaven Devouring Beasts, and Illusionary Flame Minks were also ready to strike, suddenly attacking¡ªall of them, like the Earth Dragon, aimed to bypass the Dao Magic, relying on strength and speed to take down Qinchuan.

    As Qinchuan defended against the Earth Dragon, his body flew sideways and smashed into the ruins of a broken wall. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Instantly, a light burst on the wall, and a bleak forbidden power was struck out by him, blossoming in the void, as if blood-dyed the clear sky, resembling the fall of rosy clouds, utterly haunting and beautiful.

    But the others knew not to be fooled by the beautiful appearance of the divine light, for anyone hit by the radiant glow would have no path to survival. They immediately abandoned the pursuit of Qinchuan and retreated explosively.

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 Chapter 431 - 431 Joint Attack

    Witnessing this scene, the numerous martial artists observing from afar showed stirring emotions on their faces, and their gazes towards Qinchuan had changed. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire

    "This youngster, he actually managed to block a round of attacks from seven Dao Palace realm warriors. Although he relied on the power of a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact and the Power of Prohibition Laws, with one punch he severed heaven and earth, blasting the Earth Dragon into the depths of the ground. His strength far surpasses that of a Dao Palace realm warrior."

    "If this young man is allowed to grow, he may truly become famous throughout the Divine Wilderness, looking down upon all peers."

    An unusual brilliance appeared in everyone''s eyes.

    "Unfortunately, he has provoked Netherworld Hall and is trapped within this ancient city. I''m afraid he will no longer have the chance to grow," a martial artist said with a sigh.

    At that moment, the Earth Dragon struggled to climb out of the deep pit, looking towards Qinchuan with a hint of fear in its eyes.

    "As expected of someone who caused the Holy Maiden to feel apprehensive, his strength should not be underestimated."

    The Earth Dragon was covered in blood, with broken bones and displaced internal organs. If it hadn''t been for Qinchuan''s need to also divert his attention to deal with the remaining six at the last moment, he might have been blown to bits by Qinchuan''s punch.

    "Be careful, move together. The physical body of this boy is extremely formidable, far surpassing mine!"

    The Earth Dragon had paid the price for being the first to act, and the others did not dare to repeat the mistake, their eyes filled with seriousness and caution.

    "No wonder he has killed so many of our disciples in this world. Even my second brother''s physical strength is not his equal, indeed, he is very strong," said the Six-Eyed Demon Mouse with an inexplicable gleam flickering in its six eyes.

    "The Holy Maiden once said that even the eight of us might not be the match of this young man. Initially, I was skeptical, but now I do actually believe a fraction of what the Holy Maiden said," the Demon Sparrow said as it hovered in the void, its wings fluttering, creating countless ripples of Dao with every beat.

    The seven once again surrounded Qinchuan in the center, cutting him off from the city to prevent him from drawing upon the terrifying Prohibition powers on the city walls again.

    "Big brother, do you need help?" Ji Huo''er called out from afar.

    But at this moment, Qinchuan stood still beneath the city walls, staring blankly as if in a trance, seemingly unheard, and did not answer Ji Huo''er.

    Seeing this, Ji Huo''er, regardless of whether Qinchuan agreed to her help, was about to take action when suddenly, the unexpected occurred. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Dozens of figures rushed over from a distance, accompanied by a loud and bold voice calling out, "Who is fighting here!"

    Those dozens of divine lights were incredibly fast and in an instant landed not far from where Qinchuan and the others were. Amongst the figures, there were two Dao Palace realm warriors.

    The Dao Palace realm warrior among them was none other than Xia Yuanba, the burly man whom Qinchuan had encountered outside of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb before.

    Xia Yuanba also noticed Qinchuan and his eyes immediately darkened.

    "It''s you, Qinchuan¡ª"

    "I''ve been searching for you in this world for a long time, thinking that you were dead, boy. I never expected to bump into you here," said Xia Yuanba coldly.

    Back at the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Xia Yuanba had harbored a grudge against Qinchuan. These days, he had been inquiring about Qinchuan''s whereabouts, wishing to avenge his grievances, but he had been unable to locate him, even believing that Qinchuan had died possessed by a Yin Spirit in the secret realm.

    The fact that they had met here stirred him with an urge he could scarcely control.

    However, Qinchuan still stood there motionless, as if oblivious to the arrival of Xia Yuanba and the others.

    Hearing Xia Yuanba''s shout, another tall and burly man squinting his eyes asked, "Is he Qinchuan?"

    The man who spoke was rugged in appearance, with a full beard and an immense figure. As he rushed over just now, his whole presence resembled a small mountain, and when he landed, there was a dull sound that made the earth tremble. Even standing in front of Xia Yuanba, the burly man was taller by a head.

    His name was Xia Yuanman, and he was the elder brother of Xia Yuanba.

    "This Qinchuan has a grudge against us, my brother and I have come to lend a helping hand to all of you brothers," Xia Yuanba and Xia Yuanman said in unison, stepping forward.

    As Earth Dragon looked at Xia Yuanba and his brother, ready to speak, a hearty, boisterous laugh suddenly came from behind.

    "Hahaha, who bears a grudge against Xia Yuanman? I, You Canghai, am quite curious to see for myself."

    After finishing, several divine lights flashed by, and several figures descended.

    The crowd, upon seeing the people before them, immediately showed curious expressions and began whispering among themselves.

    "This is going to be interesting, it''s actually the brothers You Cangshui and You Canghai."

    "The Tianshui Sect and Burning Heaven Sacred Ground have had deep-seated grudges for a long time, with Xia Yuanman and You Canghai being their respective Saint Heirs, and they especially dislike each other. If they''re together, there will surely be disputes. If Xia Yuanba is determined to deal with Qinchuan, the brothers You Canghai and You Cangshui probably won''t make things easy for him."

    However, when You Canghai and his brother landed, You Cangshui''s expression towards Qinchuan suddenly changed, becoming stern and icy: "You little brat, it''s you!"

    Seeing this reaction, the crowd murmured, "Holy cow, could it be that this young man has a feud with the Tianshui Sect as well?"

    Without delay, You Cangshui revealed everything he knew upon finding out that the person was Qinchuan; You Canghai''s eyes squinted and gaze towards Qinchuan turned sharp and frosty.

    Qinchuan had caused You Cangshui to lose face in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, a fact You Canghai had long heard about. He had sworn to make Qinchuan pay a price, and unexpectedly, he encountered Qinchuan here.

    "Xia Yuanman, since both our sects intend to deal with this youngster, why don''t we make a bet to see who can capture him first?" You Canghai proposed.

    The Tianshui Sect and Burning Heaven Sacred Ground had been competing for tens of thousands of years and never would they have thought that today they would put aside their enmity for the sake of capturing Qinchuan.

    But the crowd soon realized that sects like the Tianshui Sect and Burning Heaven Sacred Ground were of incredible stature even within the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, and how could they tolerate being provoked by an unknown Qinchuan.

    Upon hearing this, both Xia Yuanba and Xia Yuanman nodded, agreeing with You Canghai''s suggestion.

    While the crowd was talking, Qinchuan, who was still lost in thought, suddenly emitted countless divine glows, shooting up into the sky, turning his whole body crystal clear as jade, utterly flawless, as a violent aura swirled around his waist, his presence growing stronger by the moment.

    "Be careful, this youngster has broken through again; take action quickly and kill him on the spot!" Upon seeing this, Earth Dragon had a moment of realization and shouted angrily, "Be careful with this young man, don''t let him get near the city walls!"

    After speaking, the seven figures of Earth Dragon shone brightly, with two prayer beads appearing around each of them. The dao magic was dazzling and splendid, shining between heaven and earth. The fourteen beads formed a great formation, with the seven standing on the dao patterns, their divine skills reappeared, combining their forces to attack Qinchuan.

    This was a killing formation of terrifying power, making the world around become bitter cold, with coldness piercing to the bone.

    "Kill!"

    The Tianshui Sect and others from the Burning Heaven Sacred Ground exchanged glances and shouted in unison.

    Next, both the Xia siblings and the You siblings unleashed their extraordinary aura, joined by another Dao Palace realm cultivator from the Tianshui Sect, Liu Miao, making a total of five Dao Palace realm cultivators. Waves surged violently and flames scorched the heaven, sweeping across the sky, descending upon Qinchuan Town.

    "Pah, shameless, ganging up on a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator with so many Dao Palace realm cultivators, aren''t you afraid of being laughed at far and wide!"

    Ji Huo''er had long been itching to fight, and now upon seeing the two major sects squeezing in at this time, she could no longer hold back.

    Her figure suddenly grew huge, a stunningly beautiful Fire Fox with four tails emerged, breathing fire and intercepting Xia Yuanba.

    Ling Xian''er and Ding Hao refused to be outdone, one intercepting You Cangshui and the other blocking Liu Miao.

 Chapter 432 - 432: Slaying the Earth Dragon

    At this moment, Qinchuan was lost in thought. He had just collided with the city walls, where he abruptly sensed a deja vu in the power of the prohibitions laid upon them.

    After careful contemplation, he suddenly realized that these prohibitions seemed intricately linked to the Innate Body he had been cultivating.

    His Divine Sense brushed against the power of the prohibitions, and instead of being torn apart by them, he felt an indescribable sense of kinship.

    He shared an unexplainable connection with the power of the prohibitions, and as he entered a state of sudden enlightenment, his Innate Body showed signs of another breakthrough.

    Just then, a series of explosive shouts rang out. The Earth Dragon and seven others, together with Xia Yuanman and You Canghai, nine in total, took their positions and sealed off this realm. The power of Dao Palace filled the air, solidifying the entire city.

    Both the Winged Demon Tiger and the Azure-eyed Demon Tiger struck at the same time on the other end of the road, clashing fiercely. Each flap of the Winged Demon Tiger''s wings brought forth a wild gust of wind, while the Azure-eyed Demon Tiger''s eyes emitted a green glow as the Dao became submerged within them.

    Transformed to the size of a human, he mounted the Winged Demon Tiger, seeking to subdue it, but the Winged Demon Tiger was not one to surrender easily. Its body swelled massively, resembling a hill, leaping around the city incessantly, causing the ground to split and the heavens and earth to resound.

    Ling Xian''er and two others were also locked in combat with Xia Yuanba and his companions. Having received Qinchuan''s guidance, their strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. As Xia Yuanba and his fellows were greatly inferior to Xia Yuanman and You Canghai, they quickly fell into a disadvantage against the three chasers and were beaten back.

    The three fled, the three pursued, and their figures receded into the distance, gradually disappearing at the end of the ancient path.

    At this moment, the Earth Dragon and the other eight marshalled two Prayer Beads and evolved a Killing Formation, pressing down towards the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    In the midst of the city, Dao Magic soared to the skies, divine radiance flared, and light splashed in all directions, sending the remains of broken eaves and walls flying.

    The ground caved in, as if signaling the end of the world; the blue stone slabs on the city''s floor were upturned, and terrifying magma surged from the fissures, shrouding the area in a heavy smoke, an appalling sight to behold.

    Only the broken walls and ramparts remained stationary, absorbing all the incoming Dao Magic around them, stable as ever, with an occasional overflow of the power of the prohibitions.

    Nine Dao Palace powerhouses attacked simultaneously, their pressure terrifying, altering the color of heaven and earth as if the heavens themselves were collapsing. The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone protected Qinchuan''s head, with Thunder Pool churning and surging beneath it, sending numerous bolts of Lei Mang shooting out.

    However, most of the Thunder Pool was activated by the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone itself without Qinchuan''s Mana to bolster it, making it feel somewhat underpowered against the combined assault of the nine.

    The Earth Dragon and seven others were no ordinary Dao Palace powerhouses, and now joined by the Saint Heir of the Yang Flare Holy Land and the Tianshui Sect, this luxurious lineup was enough to walk sideways through this world, and yet they all focused on dealing with a single individual¡ªQinchuan.

    The nine exuded a thunderous aura, torrents of Great Dao Principles surged, and fourteen white Prayer Beads transformed into mounds, whirling and dancing, creating a colossal vortex of Dao Magic in the city, an astonishing spectacle.

    Countless Great Dao Rune Patterns whizzed past Qinchuan, brilliantly dazzling, attempting to suppress him on the spot.

    His blood boiled, Innate True Qi operating to its utmost as he resisted the suppression of the fourteen Prayer Beads.

    Meanwhile, his spine creaked as if it were being filled with tens of thousands of pounds of molten iron, his entire being heavy as if weighed down by mountains. His Innate Pupils opened, spreading golden divine light, a fearsome aura of slaughter from Asura filled the skies.

    The Innate Pupils saw through illusion, gazed directly at the origin, and with the power of cause and effect ebbing and flowing within them, it was as if a golden lake emerged within his golden eyes, profound and unending. In an instant, he discerned the weak points of the nine and how to unravel their Dao Magic.

    "Hmph, mere child''s play!"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly as the divine light of the golden lake in his eyes spread out. With the Spring and Autumn Brush in one hand and the Blood-Colored Spear in the other, he stood in the midst of the swirling vortex of Dao Magic, boldly making his move.

    "Imperial!" Qinchuan roared, activating the Imperial Decree Technique.

    This was a powerful spell used by martial artists in ancient times to control magical treasures. As he shouted, Innate True Qi surged from his body, converging towards the blood-colored spear in his hand.

    At the same time, ten white prayer beads that he had obtained after killing disciples of Netherworld Hall, floated around him.

    The ten prayer beads spun rapidly, churning within the Thunder Pool, bringing up traces of Lei Mang to attack everyone around.

    Countless streams of Innate True Qi surged like a torrential downpour, vast as the ocean, constantly refining the blood-colored spear. In an instant, the spear turned a translucent red and its tip trembled incessantly.

    The next moment, the jade-like spear, tempered by the Innate True Qi, shot out instantly, tearing open a crack in the void. It was like a streak of radiance descending from the Divine Court, extremely fast, as it soared towards the Earth Dragon. Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire

    "Second Brother, be careful!" The oppressive force of the spear was so terrifying that everyone was pale with shock, shouting out warnings.

    But it was too late for anyone to come to the Earth Dragon''s aid. With their Divine Skills blasting away the prayer beads controlled by Qinchuan, they recklessly hurled themselves towards him.

    With a "bang," the blood-colored spear streaked through the void and pierced into the body of the Earth Dragon.

    The Earth Dragon''s body exploded instantly, turning into flesh and blood and falling dead on the spot, while the explosion shattered the spear into two parts, leaving only half of the spearhead intact.

    The broken halves of the spear continued their unrelenting path and finally, with a "ding," pierced into the black city wall, remaining there permanently alongside the broken swords and spears embedded in that invincible wall.

    The spear was just an ordinary mysterious treasure. Such low-level treasures ordinarily could not engage in battles among Dao Palace Realm powerhouses because the Dao Magic was too terrifying, exceeding the limits of what a magical treasure could withstand, and ultimately resulting in the treasure breaking.

    Now, Qinchuan, using the Imperial Decree Technique, not only did he assassinate a Dao Palace Realm powerhouse, but he also permanently nailed it into this solid wall that even Dao Palace Realm powerhouses could not destroy, which was terrifying indeed.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    "What a fearsome martial artist, what formidable strength!"

    Seeing Qinchuan, alone with only Nine Layers of Spirit Martial prowess, being besieged by nine Dao Palace Realm powerhouses and still managing to kill one of them in retaliation, the crowd gasped in shock and amazement.

    Those many martial artists who had previously scoffed at Qinchuan now lost all their contempt, looking towards the center of the arena, holding their breath, watching the continuing battle from afar.

    Everyone was entangled by the Thunder Pool and the ten prayer beads, with most of their Divine Skills being absorbed by the Thunder Pool. The rest were met with Qinchuan''s Mysterious Technique, which he bore head-on.

    "Second Brother!" Watching the True Spirit of the Earth Dragon fall into the cycle of reincarnation, the remaining few were deeply grieved.

    "Boy, today you will undoubtedly die, even if it goes against the Holy Maiden''s wishes, I will have your blood pay for this blood debt!" The man wearing the Netherworld Fierce Bull mask stared at Qinchuan, his voice eerily cold; he had the best relationship with Earth Dragon, and with Earth Dragon now dead, he was the most enraged.

    "Qinchuan, you will not leave this place alive today!" The voice of a woman wearing the Red Demon Sparrow mask was cold as ice, and she gasped for breath as she spoke indifferently.

    Because the Holy Maiden had always wanted them to capture Qinchuan alive and bring him before her for punishment, although everyone exerted their full strength, they had all aimed to apprehend him without using their true killing moves.

    Now that Qinchuan had slain the Earth Dragon, they had lost all reason. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Kill!"

 Chapter 433 - 433: Power Dominates All Directions

    The Earth Fiend Red Ox transformed once again. A giant fierce ox materialized in the void, stomping down, causing the ground to tremble and the heavens and Earth to change colors.

    The Sky Red Demon Sparrow coalesced out of thin air, flapping its wings, generating a Dao Magic storm as it extended its claws, descending upon Qinchuan Town with oppressive force. The remaining few masked figures each released their power, their auras rainbow-like.

    Xia Yuanman and You Canghai glanced at each other, their eyes conveying different messages; they both understood what the other was thinking.

    They had not expected Qinchuan to possess such talent. Nine people had surrounded him, their realms higher than his, yet he had managed to slay one of them.

    If allowed to grow, his talent would inevitably become a major problem for Tianshui Sect and Yangyan Holy Land in the future. Since they had already offended him today, the only option was to eliminate this potential threat in the crib.

    With that thought, the two of them moved forward, activating their Divine Skills, striking towards the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan was battling the remaining eight all by himself. The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and Thunder Pool roiled violently, as if the Spring and Autumn Brush was writing and causing the sea to flow backwards and mountains to collapse, combined with the Killing Formation formed from the fourteen Prayer Beads and the Divine Skills of the nine cultivators, all clashing together.

    The fierce contest between them unleashed terrifying spatial fluctuations.

    Astonishing sounds shook the heavens and Earth, roars of various beasts, and the trembling of Magical Treasures resonated across the world.

    The battle between Qinchuan and the nine shook all those in the vicinity; more and more Martial Artists within the city became fixated on this mighty conflict.

    Brilliant lights shone dazzlingly, with continuous explosions one after another. The Holy Light Dao Method danced in the sky, streams of light spun around, painting the azure sky as bright as day.

    Their Dao methods were splendid. At that moment, the tinkling of bells suddenly sounded from afar, followed by an annoying squeaky voice: "Hehe, such a grand event can''t possibly miss me, Baili Ghost from the Hundred Ghosts Sect!"

    In the next moment, a fierce wind blew, and ghosts emerged from the underground, extending their sharp claws, swooping toward the battlefield, stirring up sand and stones as a night parade of a hundred ghosts ensued.

    "What! Another Dao Palace powerhouse has arrived!" Everyone was able to see that the newcomer was none other than Baili Ghost from the Hundred Ghosts Sect, who had also broken through the constraints of the Spirit Martial Realm to become a Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

    "Kid, you insulted my Hundred Ghosts Sect and belittled me, Baili Ghost. I have long wanted to tear you to pieces!"

    Qinchuan was fighting alone against eight, maintaining a delicate balance. Without using external forces like the Heaven Devouring Cauldron and Emperor Soul, and solely relying on the Physical Body of the Innate Body along with the inherent protective powers of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, he was just able to fend off the group.

    Now, with the addition of Baili Ghost, whose strength might be low yet he became the key point to break that balance.

    Ultimately, after a terrifying roar, Qinchuan''s figure was sent flying, struck towards the end of the road.

    The mysterious masked figures and nine others, like Xia Yuanman, fared no better. Their bones seemed to break inch by inch, with dreadful wounds on their bodies from which blood seeped out, staining their robes with their own blood.

    In their fight with Qinchuan, their Physical Bodies were torn open by the formidable Innate Body, revealing fearsome wounds that were shocking and horrific.

    "Chase! Don''t let that kid get away!"

    The group knew that with the horrific strength demonstrated by Qinchuan, he would not fall so easily. "The Six-Eyed Demon Rat whispered sharply.

    The group propelled their movement techniques, chasing down the ancient road.

    Spectators at a distance also started moving, not wanting to miss the outcome of this great battle as they followed towards the end of the ancient road.

    "Alone with the power of the Spirit Martial Realm, he faced off against nine Great Dao Palace powerhouses, killing one while also giving the remaining eight a fierce fight. If he grows, he will surely become an imposing character like a Great Emperor," the onlookers commented as they followed behind, already overwhelmed by Qinchuan''s display of skill.

    Even the martial artist who had just said that Qinchuan was merely looking to gain a reputation by taking on the Eight Great Dao Palaces by himself was tense, and said with trepidation, "If the saint heirs of the Solar Flare Sacred Ground and the Tianshui Sect hadn''t intervened, perhaps he truly could have defeated the people from Netherworld Hall."

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    "Too bad, with so many Dao Palace experts working together to overpower him, he won''t survive!" a martial artist shook his head and sighed.

    Qinchuan was sent flying by nine people, and everyone no longer felt he could continue to resist so many Dao Palace experts.

    "Quick, follow him, maybe at the end of his rope, that kid could still kill two more from Netherworld Hall."

    Everyone chased to the end of the ancient road, not knowing how far they had pursued, when finally Qinchuan''s figure emerged.

    Qinchuan''s body was stained red with blood, facing the siege of eight Great Dao Palace experts, even without the support of Emperor Soul, he had suffered extremely serious injuries.

    But his body stood tall, perched atop a gigantic stone sculpture, which was a statue of a colossal mastiff. He stood on the head of the mastiff, his long hair fluttering, his figure erect.

    Not far in front of him stood three more stone sculptures, which were none other than Chi Zhen, a mystical black monstrosity, and a Golden Spirit Hundred Serpent coiling its body. And atop the heads of these three beasts stood three figures, none other than Ling Xian''er and her two companions.

    "These three are also Dao Palace experts, perhaps they really could help this kid escape!"

    The martial artists suddenly recalled how just before, Ling Xian''er and the others had stepped in to intercept Xia Yuanba and others, displaying the aura of Dao Palace experts.

    "Can these three save Qinchuan?" The crowd was full of doubts, but what they didn''t know was that Qinchuan had never intended to involve Ling Xian''er and her companions from the very beginning.

    "Qinchuan, you brat, even if you could ascend to the heavens or bury yourself underground, you won''t escape today." The man with the bull mask yelled angrily from afar.

    But before his words had finished, Xia Yuanman and You Canghai suddenly cried out in shock. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yuanba!"

    "Cang Shui!"

    The crowd rushed over and then saw three corpses¡ªin a disarrayed heap before the four colossal mystical beast sculptures¡ªXia Yuanba, You Cangshui, and the youth from Tianshui Sect named Liu Miao, all evidently slain.

    "You¡ª"

    "You¡ª"

    "You dare to kill my brother!"

    Xia Yuanman and You Canghai bellowed in unison, their voices filled with rage and sorrow.

    "Hmph, you despicable and shameless lot, you allow so many of you to attack my big brother alone, but won''t allow me to kill a few of you?"

    After spending several months together, the three had wholeheartedly sided with Qinchuan. Ji Huo''er, lively and spirited, blinked her eyes and pouted in dissatisfaction.

    "If big brother hadn''t forbidden us from intervening, I would have liked to teach you a lesson myself." Having said that, she waved her little fist, retorting from afar.

    "Good! Good! Good! A fine showing from Thousand Fox Mountain, and a fine showing from Qinchuan! Today, none of you will escape, everyone here will join Cang Shui in death!" You Canghai''s voice was cold as frost formed around him.

    At that moment, Qinchuan, who was standing atop the mystical beast''s head, suddenly spoke up.

    "Heh, I''ve been waiting for you all for a long time. Since you''re here, come on up together, I''ll send you all off on your journey!"

    Qinchuan stood alone, exceedingly calm, standing proud, looking over the Eight Desolates with an unrivaled confidence and dominance. It seemed as if he was not facing nine Dao Palace experts, but merely ordinary people.

 Chapter 434 - 434: The Stone Statue

    "Seal!"

    Qinchuan indifferently spat out a word, which transformed into a golden spell and entered the stone statue. The next moment, the towering, majestic giant stone statue at his feet suddenly moved, one foot stepping out, countless Great Dao Laws intertwining, bearing down like the azure sky towards the top of the Evil Eye Six-Star Rat.

    Seeing this scene, the many martial artists watching from afar revealed an astonished expression.

    "The stone statue is alive! The stone statue is alive!"

    The martial artists were extremely shocked, screaming in terror, not understanding how a perfectly still stone statue could suddenly move.

    Even Ling Xian''er and others had their eyes gleaming with light, their beautiful eyes brimming with ripples, their faces showing an expression of disbelief.

    Qinchuan had brought them too many surprises; his trump cards seemed endless, apparently countless.

    The eight guards had been in this world for several years, and these four giant stone statues had always stood on both sides of the road, ancient and timeless. They had also suspected that these statues hid some extraordinary secrets and had expended quite a bit of effort researching them.

    But after years of study, they managed only to understand the origin of these four stone statues, realizing that they were not from the same era as the city walls, but rather of a recent era, possibly having appeared here within the last few million years. As for the secrets behind these statues, that remained unknown.

    With a great stride, the stone statue stepped out, the azure sky collapsed, obscuring the sun, and countless Dao Magic patterns interwove beneath its feet, shining resplendently.

    The Evil Eye Six-Star Rat was terrified, desperately trying to escape, but it was locked by the stone statue and suppressed on the ground, with its mana seemingly frozen, unable to activate any movement technique.

    Without any surprise, the Six-Star Rat was crushed beneath the statue''s foot, instantly dead, its path annihilated.

    "Elder Brother!" The remaining masked figures let out a horrified cry, issuing a heart-rending call.

    Another man wearing a fierce beast mask also exclaimed in shock.

    "How is this possible!?"

    "These four mighty stone statues have stood here for tens of thousands of years, with no one able to control them. How did you do it?"

    In the distance, neither the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger nor the Dual-Winged Demon Tiger could do anything about the other, calling off their skirmish and both heading towards the ancient road. The man behind the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger mask had just arrived to witness the Six-Star Rat being crushed to death by a footstep and let out an angry roar.

    "Rat, how dare you kill my elder brother!"

    The eight guards were as close as brothers, with a very good relationship, and the Six-Star Rat, as the eldest among them, had an even more extraordinary relationship with the other six.

    Furthermore, the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger not only shared the bond of the guards with the Six-Star Rat¡ªit was also his biological elder brother. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire

    Witnessing his elder brother''s death under the stone statue, rage overwhelmed his heart, causing him to lose all reason, falling into extreme anger.

    While angrily roaring, the man behind the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger mask''s Dharma Aspect emerged, a colossal body like a mountain, resembling a Green-Eyed Demon Tiger, pounced fiercely towards Qinchuan.

    "Old Eight, be careful!"

    The mighty ox and others had not been targeted by the stone statue, but the sheer presence released from the statue''s every move had already surpassed them, a Great Dao Law that filled them with terror. They yelled urgently, attempting to stop the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger.

    However, at that moment, the Green-Eyed Demon Tiger had no shred of rationality left, his eyes blood-red, his claws fearsome, and his heart focused on a single thought¡ªto tear Qinchuan into pieces! He couldn''t hear the warnings from the mighty ox and the others.

    "Hmph, delusional, overestimating your own abilities!"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, and then his mouth opened slightly, uttering an Oral Incantation.

    The next moment, the colossal Gigantopithecus opened its gaping maw, howling towards the sky.

    "Roar!"

    The stone Gigantopithecus statue suddenly let out an angry roar; it was clear to see from its mouth a cyan Soundwave shot out, like countless Thunder Blades from the Nine Heavens, at that moment, the world dimmed in comparison.

    This was the life-bound secret technique of the Titan tribe, called Nine-Thunder Skyquake. Just as the name implies, when a Titan roared, it was akin to thunder resounding across the Nine Heavens, with heaven and earth trembling at its wake.

    Only those of the true Titan tribe could learn this technique. Unexpectedly, this stone statue was able to execute it. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Once the Nine-Thunder Skyquake was activated, divine radiance abounded, the heavens shattered and the earth split asunder, soundwaves transformed into Lei Mang, filling this part of the world.

    At the central point, countless Lei Mang converged into a huge bolt of lightning several zhang thick, striking toward the head of the Green-eyed Demon Tiger.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The Lei Mang struck the massive body of the Green-eyed Demon Tiger, and in an instant, the Dharma Aspect of the Green-eyed Demon Tiger was shattered, its huge form vanishing in a puff of smoke to reveal the human figure within.

    The Lei Mang still wreaked havoc, countless Thunder Blades permeated the void, burrowing into the body of the man wearing the Green-eyed Demon Tiger mask.

    The next moment, the man''s body explosively burst open, his physical body destroyed, and his True Spirit instantly plummeting into the cycle of reincarnation!

    Seeing this scene, the Twin-winged Demon Tiger who had arrived late from afar revealed a trace of wariness and shock in its eyes. It had fought with the Green-eyed Demon Tiger for so long, yet neither could gain the upper hand over the other.

    Who could have imagined that it would be so easily smashed to fragments by that statue?

    At this time, it couldn''t help feeling a little scared, "Good thing I obediently submitted to this youngster, otherwise this king would definitely be no match for him."

    At the same time, the Ox Demon let out an enraged bellow: "Old Eight!"

    The face beneath his mask was already twisted beyond recognition, utterly ferocious.

    All eight bodyguards had been mobilized just to deal with a small Cultivator of the Spirit Martial Realm, yet now they had instead lost three strong members from the Great Dao Palaces.

    However, in the face of this massive and terrifying stone statue, everyone could only express their impotent rage.

    The people did not dare to confront Qinchuan, but Qinchuan did not wish to give them any chance to struggle.

    "Let there be complete destruction!"

    Qinchuan''s voice was cold as ice, as if he was a devil that came from Jiuyou Purgatory, or as if he was a Life-Seizing Talisman.

    After speaking, Qinchuan cast a spell, sending out three Dharma Patterns from his hand that instantly entered the stone statues beneath the feet of Ling Xian''er and others.

    "Not good! This youngster must have some method of controlling the stone statues¡ªhe can command the Titan, so he can surely make the other three statues hearken to his will as well!"

    As this thought emerged in You Canghai and others'' minds, surely enough, in the next moment, they saw the statues beneath the feet of Ling Xian''er and others emit a faint blue glow. The bluish light twined around the statues, meandering and moving, a clear sign that the statues were coming to life.

    "Run, this youngster can control four statues, we are no match for him."

    A look of terror flashed in the eyes of the Red Demon Sparrow, its voice sweet yet urgent.

    These stone statues had no life, but they could exhibit battle prowess akin to fierce beasts. Even one statue was difficult for them to contend with, let alone four statues simultaneously emerging. They dared not linger any longer.

    The Red Demon Sparrow spread its wings, soaring into the sky, its form blotting out the sun and dragging a myriad of Great Dao Laws behind it as it fled into the distance.

    "Go!"

    The Ox Demon and others understood the gravity of the situation¡ªwhile only one statue had fully come to life, there was still a chance to escape. If all four statues were activated, they feared they would all fall here.

    In an instant, the remaining five bodyguards hastily activated their movement techniques, displaying their Dharma Aspects. This time, however, it was not for battle, but rather a desperate flight.

    Xia Yuanman and You Canghai exchanged a glance and dashed out, fearing to fall behind and be slaughtered by Qinchuan.

    "Thinking of escaping? This young master will not let any of you have your way!"

 Chapter 435 - 435: The Ancient Path

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    Qinchuan''s eyes were like lightning, his Innate True Qi soared into the sky.

    The four stone statues came fully to life, opening their eyes and each bursting forth with a dazzling golden light. Then the statues began to move, thundering toward the fleeing Great Dao Palace experts in pursuit.

    From the statues coming to life, to using the Thunderous Force to subdue two individuals, and then to the many Dao Palace experts fleeing the site, everything had happened too quickly. Even as Qinchuan pursued them to the end of the ancient road with the four stone statues, everyone else remained in shocked stupor, yet to come back to their senses. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After a long while, finally a Martial Artist recovered, exclaiming in disbelief, "Fuck! How did those four stone statues start obeying that kid?"

    "This kid must have obtained some heritage in the secret realm, gaining the method to control the statues through that heritage."

    Speculated another Martial Artist.

    "Forget it, let''s hurry up and follow. To see a Martial Artist of the Ninth Layer of Spirit Martial being pursued by several Dao Palace experts is already bizarre, but now it''s reversed, we can''t miss this."

    Just moments ago, Qinchuan was the one being hunted by the eight Dao Palace experts, but in a mere blink of an eye, the situation had reversed¡ªthe scene now showed Qinchuan, alone, chasing after several Dao Palace experts with the stone statues.

    Not wanting to miss out, many Martial Artists once again spurred their movement techniques, shooting out numerous Divine Rainbows, pursuing in the direction of the departing crowd.

    Meanwhile, a mysterious figure in a black robe watched the crowd depart from afar, and spoke faintly to the Sound Transmission Stone in his hand, "The eight guards have lost!"

    This ancient azure-golden road stretched along the city.

    Because of the news that a Spiritual Treasure had appeared in the Life Prohibition Zone, the road was crowded with many Martial Artists. Now, a chase and battle unfolded, leading straight to the Life Prohibition Zone.

    They chased and fled. The Dao Palace experts used their Dao Magic intensely, their abounding auras terrifying, hastening along at great speeds.

    Behind them, the four huge stone statues moved mightily, shaking the very ground thunderously. Although they were cumbersome, with each step they covered several miles, closely following the group ahead.

    In the midst of this pursuit, Dao Magic flew haphazardly, the azure-golden ancient road was upended, the earth split open, and magma spewed out, releasing terrifying Earth Fire and magma.

    The four stone statues unleashed their Life-bound Secret Techniques, Lei Mang and great green waves surged to the heavens, dazzlingly brilliant. The Secret Techniques were activated, whipping up terrifying waves which crushed all the already ruined walls of the city into powder.

    Qinchuan stood proudly atop the roaring stone statue''s head, his hair flowing, cold and indifferent eyes watching the fleeing crowd, with a Double-Wing Demon Tiger glowing beside him, appearing more solid after the fierce battle.

    Ji Huo''er''s face was filled with excitement, standing atop the Chi Zhen''s stone statue head. Though only a stone statue, the ferocity of the Chi Zhen as it passed was unparalleled, giving her an unrivaled thrill, as if it truly were a Red Demon Sparrow, spurring her excitement.

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    She had a mischievous grin, her canine tooth showing, as she pointed at the people ahead, "Faster, even faster, these people dared to attack big brother, let''s kill them all!"

    "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    At that moment, the Giant Bin once again unleashed the Nine-Thunder Skyquake, thick Thunder Magic slashed through the void, striking with precision the Red Demon Sparrow''s Dharma Aspect in mid-air, the Red Demon Sparrow let out a short, sharp scream before its body was blown into fragments.

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    She was the first to flee, but because of her flying escape, she became the first person struck by the Lei Mang.

    The remaining people escaping were filled with indescribable fear, their bodies glowing, propelling their mana to the extreme, trying to flee from this place and away from this demon.

    Although the group that had been following her had already witnessed the terror of the stone statue, every time the giant beast launched an attack, they felt as if the Thunder God above the Nine Heavens were striking his thunder drum, hitting them at the core of their hearts, sending chills through their spine, shaking uncontrollably.

    On the ancient trail, vast and long, with cities far away, four stone statues simultaneously unleashed their life-bound secret techniques. Not long after, Xia Yuanman and a man with a spider with eight legs on his face were hit by the giant beast''s and Chi Zhen''s life-bound secret techniques, fading from the realm of life and death.

    Martial artists who were observing the battle from afar were shocked again, and among the warriors following from a distance were those from the Heavenly God''s holy land. Seeing their Saint Heir vanish between life and death, they turned pale, and many didn''t continue chasing down the ancient road.

    They decided to return, to spread the news of the Saint Heir being killed by Qinchuan.

    The ancient road was long, but it also had an end, and at the end of this road lay the fearsome Life Prohibition Zone.

    After pursuing for a day and two nights, in the early hours of the third day, they finally reached the end of the ancient road, with the Life Prohibition Zone not far ahead.

    At the edge of the Life Prohibition Zone, a graceful and slender mysterious woman appeared before their eyes. With the news brought by men in black robes, they were already aware of Qinchuan and the others'' arrival, and many disciples of the Netherworld Hall gathered at the entrance of the Prohibition Zone, waiting for Qinchuan and the others.

    After the long pursuit, eight Dao Palace experts were mostly wounded, and now only the ones wearing the Heaven Devouring and bovine masks, along with You Canghai from the Tianshui Sect, were still alive.

    But even these three were already covered in wounds, blood staining the skies, bones splintered, with terrifying injuries that defied description, looking as though they had crawled out from an endless blood pool, utterly horrifying.

    The man wearing the Heaven Devouring beast mask cried out mournfully, "Holy Maiden save me! Esteemed one save me!"

    It seemed that the cries for help from the Heaven Devouring beast were heard; in the next moment, two massive figures suddenly flew out from beside the mysterious woman in the white robe.

    "Who is this insolent youth, to have the gall to chase and kill our people from the Netherworld Hall?"

    The two huge figures then soared into the air, striding over with their physical bodies, their silhouettes growing immensely large, eventually becoming as big as stone statues, standing in front of Qinchuan and the others, ready to confront them.

    The three of them had narrowly escaped from death''s grasp, breathing a sigh of relief only after surviving such an ordeal.

    Ji Huo''er was the most zealous in pursuing them, the first to stand atop Chi Zhen, closest to the two figures opposite her. These two beings, larger than the stone statues, did not seem to express any flow of mana, but just standing there before her exerted an immense pressure on her.

    This pressure was something she had never experienced before, reaching deep into her heart. Even when facing her clan''s ancient ancestor, she had never felt this oppressed, leaving her somewhat breathless for a time.

    Not only was their presence overwhelmingly oppressive and their appearance bizarre, their facial features were not quite the same as the human race''s, and each of their faces had only one eye, situated right below the forehead.

    Ji Huo''er patted her flat chest, exclaiming in shock, "Whoa, what kind of monster is this? How come it looks so weird, scared the life out of me!"

    On the Divine Wilderness Continent, various fierce beasts roamed, and there were plenty of strangely shaped beasts and races. Even though this giant had only one eye, it still somewhat resembled a human shape and wasn''t too outlandish. Ji Huo''er''s exaggerated shock and mockery were evidently just her having some fun.

    "How dare you disrespect me!"

 Chapter 436 - 436: Netherworld Saintess

    Standing before Ji Huo''er, the one-eyed giant heard her irreverent words and immediately bellowed in anger. Then, all of a sudden, he lifted his hill-sized fist and smashed it towards the top of Ji Huo''er''s head, who was atop the Chi Zhen.

    His punch carried no technique; the fist, the size of a small hillock, swung over, bearing no trace of the Great Dao Principles'' aura¡ªjust the sheer force of his physical body.

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    Yet, this punch was terrifyingly formidable. It thundered out, emitting a sound of tearing through the air. Upon closer inspection, the fabric of the void itself showed cracks beneath the force of the blow, creating a horrifying spectacle.

    As the enormous fist hammered down towards Ji Huo''er and the Chi Zhen, its power was unmatched.

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s indifferent voice rose.

    "A mere Titan Ancestral Tribe dares to act fierce before this young master!"

    After Qinchuan spoke, he formed a spell with his hands and injected it into the Chi Zhen.

    Suddenly, the Chi Zhen''s mouth gaped open, as if forming a vast abyss. Countless streaks of cyan light ebbed and flowed intricately within the abyss.

    As a beam of divine light, several zhang thick, shot out from the abyss, it collided with the one-eyed giant''s fist, and ultimately, a thunderous boom resonated between heaven and earth.

    The Titan Ancestral Tribe member was blasted back two steps by the divine light, and the stone Chi Zhen also didn''t fare well; it was forced back a great distance by the opponent''s punch, only managing to steady itself beside the giant corpse by Qinchuan''s feet.

    "Eh¡ª"

    The one-eyed giant finally took Qinchuan seriously. He naturally understood that the stone statue was controlled by Qinchuan.

    Just as the one-eyed giant was about to attack Qinchuan again.

    At that moment, the white-robed woman at the entrance to the Life Prohibition Zone suddenly moved and spoke out, stopping the one-eyed giant from continuing his attack on Qinchuan..

    She leapt gracefully, like a spirit butterfly dancing in the wind, her entire being incredibly light and agile. Her white robe flowed like snow, and her black hair cascaded like a waterfall. Her figure was enchanting, her skin as white as snow, clear and luminous.

    A misty aura rose around her, effulgent with flowing light, sacred and pure. Her eyes were clear and transparent, as if they held shimmering lakes within, brimming with purity and brilliance.

    Her face was veiled with a light scarf, and beneath it was a blur, making it impossible to discern her features, but by now, everyone had come to feel that the beauty of such an otherworldly fairy was of no consequence.

    She danced through the air, landing lightly on the shoulder of one of the one-eyed giants, standing there barefoot.

    Compared to her, Ling Xian''er seemed somewhat overshadowed in that moment.

    The crowd at the scene, as well as many martial artists watching from a distance, were all dumbstruck at the sight of this fairy, with only one thought in their minds, "How wonderful it would be to win the favor of such a fairy!"

    Only Ji Huo''er snorted disdainfully, "Hmph, what pure and noble act, I''ll surely surpass you when I grow up!" Saying this, she looked down reluctantly¡ªher flat chest was a plain expanse, to her irksome frustration.

    At this time, Qinchuan regarded the Netherworld Hall Saintess with a peculiar expression. However, his fascination wasn''t because of her figure; he detected a familiar aura from her.

    This aura was ethereal and void-like, yet intimately familiar. He searched his mind; he had never seen this person before, but he felt inexplicably entwined with her in myriad ways.

    When he first entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, he sensed a strange force guiding him. Later, after obtaining the prayer beads from a disciple of the Netherworld Hall, he knew someone must be waiting for him at the heart of the Netherworld Hall.

    Now, having truly encountered the Netherworld Hall Holy Maiden, a mysterious force deep within Qinchuan clearly told him that it was this Holy Maiden of Netherworld Hall who was guiding him here, or perhaps it was something on her that was guiding her.

    In the Holy Maiden''s hands was a string of crystal-clear bracelets, smooth and round, polished as jade, her bracelet composed of nine prayer beads.

    These prayer beads were the same as the ones Qinchuan had obtained from slaying other disciples, and also made of the same material as those used by the eight guardian beasts.

    Qinchuan instantly realized that the number of prayer beads likely represented the hierarchical differences in status among the Netherworld Hall disciples. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The disciples without prayer beads were at the very bottom; the nine he had slain, each with a single bead, ranked slightly higher, while the eight guard beasts each had two beads, thus holding an even higher status.

    As for the Holy Maiden before him with nine prayer beads in her hand, her status was far above that of the eight guardian beasts.

    While Qinchuan was appraising the Netherworld Saintess, her eyes, as fluid as water, were also sizing up Qinchuan, a strange divine light flickering within them.

    After a moment, the Netherworld Saintess suddenly spoke in an ethereal and divine voice, her figure proud and her tone as if truly that of an immortal from the heavens.

    "These four stone statues are not mere statues, but rather the transformation of four ancient fierce beasts that truly existed in ancient times, standing in this world for a million years, guarding the ancient path, with no martial artist ever awakening them."

    "Who would have expected that they would finally meet the fated one today, returning from chaos, Young Master Qin truly has impressive skills."

    Qinchuan, indifferent and silent, stood proudly.

    These four stone statues, although appearing as statues, were indeed ancient fierce beasts in disguise, capable of deceiving most people. However, if examined closely, small traces could still be found.

    However, the Netherworld Saintess could never have expected that these four fierce beasts were not welcoming the fated one, but rather were awaiting the return of their master.

    Glancing at the two one-eyed giants, Qinchuan said lightly, "The Titan Ancestral Tribe bears the bloodline of the Titan Giant Ape. Nowadays, only certain forces in the south of heaven continue to raise them. Although these two have not yet matured and are of low strength, for the Saintess to have two under her command suggests her means are non-trivial."

    As soon as Qinchuan made this remark, many distant martial artists revealed puzzled expressions.

    "What race is this Titan Ancestral Tribe? How come we''ve never heard of it before?"

    "And where is this south of heaven? The extreme south of the Divine Wilderness Continent is a vast expanse of icy land covered with perennial snow and ice, without any cultivation forces taking root."

    Yet upon hearing this, the Netherworld Saintess''s expression drastically changed, a light of shock and incredulity flickering in her eyes, her mind roiling with tumultuous waves.

    While many martial artists did not understand what Qinchuan was saying, she understood all too well.

    Both the Titan Ancestral Tribe and the Titan Giant Ape were creatures from ancient times, known to very few. Not only did Qinchuan know of them, but he also pinpointed that these two one-eyed giants were of the Titan Ancestral Tribe.

    And most crucially, the south of heaven was not a place on the Divine Wilderness Continent, but a place above the Divine Realm.

    "How does he know of information from above the Divine Realm!?"

    "Could it be... that he, like me, comes from the Upper Realm?"

    Uncertainty clouded the heart of the Netherworld Saintess, her eyes flickering, vast and profound as the Abyssal Universe, with the sun and moon rising and setting within them, casting two blazing beams of light towards Qinchuan.

    But all she saw was chaos and uncertainty, and she suddenly realized that she could not see Qinchuan clearly.

 Chapter 437 - 437: South of the Sky

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    The resurgence of Netherworld Hall, with the shadow of the Upper Realm behind it, Qinchuan had always harbored suspicions. During this time, he had slain many disciples of Netherworld Hall, and from them, he obtained prayer beads imbued with the aura of Heavenly Dao, further confirming his conjecture.

    Now, upon his first glimpse of the Netherworld Saintess, he had ascertained that she was not from the Divine Wilderness Continent, but rather from the Upper Realm.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils opened, a desolate and lonely aura overflowed, suffusing the area, as he continued to speak calmly.

    "The heavens in the south are vast and boundless, with innumerable sects rising in profusion. There are also not less than a thousand forces that domesticate the Titan Ancestral Tribe as battle pets, so it''s not possible to determine simply from the Titans.

    However, the southern heavens lie within polar regions, perennially amidst extreme weather, thus most sects cultivate ice and thunder element cultivation techniques.

    Your aura is concealed, although you deliberately hide your true strength, you cannot fool me. The technique you cultivate does not belong to these two elements but instead bears a hint of stellar meaning.

    Gathering Stellar Force to cultivate and temper the physical body, even in that place, is not an easy task. Sects that can cultivate Stellar Force are one in a hundred.

    Lastly, although your aura contains Stellar Force, it also carries the legacy of the Mysterious Spirit Giant God.

    Among the numerous sects, those that domesticate Titans as battle pets, inherit from the Mysterious Spirit Giant God, and also gather Stellar Force to temper themselves, there remain only the Mend Heaven Sect and the Moving Mountains as the major sects. And within the Moving Mountains lineage, they only recruit male disciples, so if I''m not mistaken, you are from the Mend Heaven Sect!"

    Qinchuan stood atop the giant''s head, with his hair flying wildly, and his clothes fluttering, he asserted slowly.

    In contrast to Qinchuan''s confidence and pride, the Netherworld Saintess became more and more alarmed as she listened, her delicate cheek under the veil losing all color, as a torrential wave churned in her heart.

    The things Qinchuan mentioned, whether about the Titan Ancestral Tribe or the tempering of the physical body with Stellar Force, were without a single error.

    What shocked her more was that Qinchuan could also see through the legacy of the Mysterious Spirit Giant God on her.

    And all this, at a time before she had even made a move, had been thoroughly discerned by Qinchuan.

    In that instant, she suddenly felt an inexplicable terror. In front of Qinchuan, she was like standing stark naked, completely exposed.

    By now, she was certain that this youth before her must also be from the Upper Realm, yet even so, within the Upper Realm, the number of people who could see through her without her ever taking action was very few.

    The Netherworld Saintess quickly regained her composure, her eyes moving gracefully as she spoke, "No wonder my master reminded me to be careful around you. It seems that you''re indeed not simple. May I ask where Young Master Qin is from?"

    "With such insight and means, could Young Master Qin possibly come from that place in the Central Region?"

    Qinchuan smiled indifferently, understanding what she was thinking. Her implication was clear ¨C she considered him to be from the Divine Court, which oversaw the entire Upper Realm, a place where geniuses abound. In her mind, Qinchuan''s actions today could only be achieved by someone from the Divine Court.

    He did not speak to reveal the truth to her. Since the Netherworld Saintess wanted to guess, he let her guess.

    Their conversation was enigmatic, causing the many martial artists present to be genuinely confused, each guessing where Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess hailed from.

    "Could these two not be from the Dongju Continent?" a martial artist remarked.

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    "It certainly isn''t. Dongju Continent is located on the furthest edge of the east of the mainland and has never been referred to as ''Heaven South'' by anyone. In my opinion, these two must come from Nanchi Continent, which is at the very southern end of Divine Wilderness."

    "It is rumored that there are numerous sects and geniuses abound in Nanchi Continent, and the overall strength far surpasses that of Dongju Continent. Their Dao magic is terrifying; they must be from there!"

    Even Ji Huo''er stealthily approached Ling Xian''er at this time, asking, "Sister, have you ever heard of ''Heaven South''?"

    Ling Xian''er shook her head, her beautiful eyes shimmering like pearls, and after a moment, she said, "I feel that it doesn''t sound like a place in the Divine Wilderness Continent; instead, it seems like... "

    Everyone''s analysis was meticulous, but little did they know that the Netherworld Saintess actually hailed from the Upper Realm.

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    At that moment, Qinchuan''s tone shifted, "So, the reason you have gathered so many Netherworld disciples here is not to kill me but for some other purpose?"

    The Netherworld Saintess didn''t bother to hide her intentions. "Young Master Qin speaks the truth. I never intended to kill you from the start. I wish to propose cooperation."

    "Cooperation? Sending eight guards to attack me is your way of showing sincerity in cooperation?" Qinchuan sneered back in retort.

    "If the young master cannot even handle those eight, what cooperation is there to speak of?" The Saintess shook her head, her presence imposing and elegance unparalleled, "Besides, given the place the young master comes from, how could those eight pose any trouble to you? Aren''t you safe and sound, whereas now only two of the eight guards remain?"

    Seeing that Qinchuan neither agreed nor refuted her assumption, she took it as an acknowledgment that he indeed came from the Divine Court.

    The many martial artists in the distance were startled upon hearing this. It appeared that the assault on Qinchuan by the eight guards was nothing but a trial established by the Netherworld Saintess from the very beginning.

    Qinchuan understood that the other party was not truly from Netherworld Hall; perhaps they were from the forces of the Upper Realm, planted within Netherworld Hall. Qinchuan was somewhat curious about her offer of cooperation, which might allow him to uncover why they descended from the Upper Realm going to such lengths to carry out their actions.

    But he didn''t immediately accept, a cold smile appearing on his face as he said indifferently, "Merely eight guards could never pose a threat to me. Cooperation has always been built on equal strength between both parties. What qualifications do you have to cooperate with me?"

    Qinchuan stood alone and tall, his bearing proud. The implied message in his words was, "Your dispatched guards have all been defeated, so what right do you have to talk about cooperation?"

    The Netherworld Saintess didn''t seem surprised in the least by Qinchuan''s attitude; she had anticipated he would react this way.

    With a wave of her jade hand, she tossed over something resembling a painting and spoke softly, "As for whether I am qualified to cooperate, please evaluate this item before you decide, Young Master Qin."

    The moment the Netherworld Saintess pulled out the scroll, Qinchuan felt a sudden sensation within him, his gaze fixating on the painting in her hands.

    A strong feeling welled up from the bottom of his heart.

    He instantly realized that what guided him deep inside was not a person, but the painting itself.

    Qinchuan received the painting and observed that it had been sealed, but as he poured his Innate Qi onto the seal, the scroll gradually began to unfurl on its own. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    When the painting was halfway unrolled and Qinchuan saw the person depicted, he suddenly changed color. A vast surge of Qi roiled throughout his body.

    "To find that the painting actually depicted..."

 Chapter 438 - 438: Negotiation

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    The person depicted on that scroll was none other than Luo Ling''er!

    She was the woman who made Qinchuan embark on the Nine Lives Reincarnation and enter the Immortal Burial Site, not to become an immortal, but to see her once again!

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s heart was tremendously shocked; a storm of astonishment had long been surging within the depths of his soul.

    The nine mysterious scrolls at the Divine Severing Cliff, the people from the Upper Realm frequently meddling in the affairs of the Divine Wilderness Continent, the resurgence of the Netherworld Hall, and now the Netherworld Saintess, had actually brought a scroll with Luo Ling''er''s portrait.

    This indicated that not only did the other party know that he was the one who had undergone the Nine Lives Reincarnation, but they were also aware of the reason for Qinchuan''s practice of Asura Dao Magic and his Nine Lives Reincarnation.

    At that moment, Qinchuan shivered uncontrollably; he suddenly felt as if at the end of the heavens, a god''s eye was observing his every move, and that everything he did was under the other party''s control.

    In an instant, it seemed as though a flash of inspiration streaked through the depths of his soul; he desperately tried to grasp it, but ultimately couldn''t lay his hands on it.

    With eyes as sharp as lightning, Qinchuan''s entire demeanour turned fierce in an instant, as he intently stared at the Netherworld Saintess, "Where did you get this scroll, and do you know the person in the painting?"

    However, Qinchuan quickly realized, he wouldn''t get anything out of the Netherworld Saintess; even she didn''t know what was painted on the scroll since the seal had yet to be broken.

    "This scroll was entrusted to me by my master, who had predicted that Young Master Qin would be unwilling to collaborate with us. My master said that if you were given this item, you would have no doubts and would collaborate peacefully," said the Netherworld Saintess, pausing briefly before continuing, "It seems my master was truly flawless in his calculation, given that there''s something on this scroll that you care deeply about."

    "Who is your master?"

    Having undergone Nine Lives Reincarnation, Qinchuan had seen all sort sof turmoils, thus swiftly regaining his composure, and asked with a calm demeanor.

    At the same time, he pondered whether the old folks in the Mend Heaven Sect, with whom he had mostly interacted, were distracted from their relentless pursuit of the limits of Heavenly Dao to bother sending disciples to stir up the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "If it''s none of those old folks from the Mend Heaven Sect, could it be some upstart from the last hundred thousand years?"

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    "But then, how could such a recent riser know about Luo Ling''er?"

    It seemed as if the Netherworld Saintess had seen through Qinchuan''s thoughts; her eyes danced, and her posture was graceful and elegant as jade, "Although I was born in the Mend Heaven Sect, my master is not from the Sect. So, Young Master Qin, there''s no need for you to guess my master''s identity."

    "What do you say, Young Master Qin, if you agree to our collaboration, we can work together to break through the Life''s Gate within the Life Prohibition Zone, and I will inform you of my master''s identity," she said with a dignified air, standing on the shoulder of the cyclops, looking down at Qinchuan, her gaze gentle, as if she had full confidence in his agreement.

    However, the next moment, Qinchuan spoke unhurriedly, "And what if I say no?"

    Upon hearing this, the expression of the Netherworld Saintess dramatically changed, she looked at Qinchuan, incredulous, "What? You actually refuse me?"

    "Since we both hail from the same place, I presume we are both here for that item. You know that if we work together, the chances of obtaining that item would be significantly increased," she argued.

    Qinchuan felt a stir in his heart upon hearing the words of the Netherworld Saintess, "Indeed, these people from the Upper Realm have entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with an objective; I just don''t know what is the ''item'' she mentioned?"

    "Could it be related to the secret hidden behind the Life''s Gate?"

    Qinchuan thought to himself.

    According to rumors, within the Life Prohibition Zone, there lies a Life''s Gate, but during his numerous ventures into the secret grounds, Qinchuan had never found the so-called Life''s Gate.

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    However, these days Qinchuan had heard that a bronze gate had appeared in the Life Prohibition Zone, and he roughly guessed that this bronze gate must be the legendary Gate of Life.

    It seemed from the words of the Netherworld Saintess that they had not yet broken open the bronze gate.

    Indeed, the cries of that Netherworld Hall disciple in the city were not accurate but merely lured the many martial artists here.

    Moreover.

    From her tone, it seemed she knew what treasures lay hidden behind the bronze gate, and they had come for this very reason!

    Seeing Qinchuan remaining silent, the Netherworld Saintess took it as his wavering and continued to persuade, "The bronze gate cannot be opened by one person alone, only through our combined efforts can it be breached."

    "If we join forces to break open the bronze gate, how shall we deal with that item?" Qinchuan asked calmly, trying to get a half-understanding from her.

    "After the bronze gate is opened, I can assure you the first entry. As for our subsequent contest over that item, we can rely on our own abilities then, what do you think?"

    "No good!" Qinchuan shook his head, glancing at the numerous martial artists behind her: "I have only four people, but you have many disciples. Who knows if beyond the gate lies a small world where naturally you can find that item first due to your numerical superiority. Young Master Qin suggests that since it is a joint effort by both sides, we should fairly divide that item."

    Qinchuan wanted to trick the Netherworld Saintess into revealing more, so he deliberately said this.

    "Otherwise, if I help you open the bronze gate and enter without any benefit, wouldn''t that be wasted effort?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Divide equally?" The Netherworld Saintess was puzzled: "According to the guide, that item is unique, the only one in existence, how can it be divided?"

    "What if the guide is wrong?"

    Suddenly, a burst of light exploded in the Netherworld Saintess''s eyes as she incredulously stared at Qinchuan, not understanding how he could utter such a rebellious and heretical statement: "What? You dare to question... "

    She stopped speaking there and abruptly changed the subject: "Do you realize what you are saying?"

    A chill crossed Qinchuan''s face, as he hadn''t expected such a strong reaction from her.

    "Blasphemy? The guide?"

    Qinchuan pondered in his heart, and suddenly a thought struck him: "The Mend Heaven Sect in the Upper Realm also belongs to the super-tier sects, and all their disciples hold pride in their hearts. To make her so afraid to even rebut, could it be a divine guide left by the gods?"

    "If it is indeed about the gods, then I must not miss out!" Qinchuan knew in his heart just how defiant the existence related to the divine intent from ancient times could be.

    Seeing that he could not get anything more out of the Netherworld Saintess, Qinchuan suddenly gave her a sinister glance, changed the subject, and slowly said: "Do you know what I hate the most in my life?"

    "What?" The Netherworld Saintess was stunned, not understanding why Qinchuan would suddenly ask this.

    "Throughout my life, I detest the most those rats that bite in the shadows. Netherworld Hall counts as one, and today your master behind you counts as another," Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "You¡ª"

    "How audacious, you dare show disrespect towards the master!" the Netherworld Saintess raged, realizing Qinchuan had refused her offer of cooperation. Her expression turned icy, her voice as cold as frost: "If so, you are of no use to this palace, go and die together with these insects."

    As her voice fell, the ancient path and the prohibition zone suddenly shone brightly, and eight dazzling divine lights flickered from all directions, soaring into the sky.

    A terrifying great formation emerged, within which the Great Dao Rune Patterns surged forward. Above in the sky, calamitous clouds appeared, completely covering the sky. A brutal aura of slaughter burst forth, and in that instant, this realm seemed to have turned into a Human Purgatory, horrifying and appalling.

 Chapter 439 - 439: Killing Formation

    Within moments, the Great Formation had fully materialized, and a bloodthirsty intent filled the heavens and earth, wildly swirling and surrounding the many martial artists near the ancient road.

    The martial artists within the formation suddenly felt an immense pressure from above, as if the sky were collapsing and Divine Peaks were oppressing them, which was truly terrifying.

    "What''s going on?"

    "How did a Killing Formation suddenly appear?"

    At the end of the ancient road, countless martial artists had not yet realized what happened, looked at each other in dismay, and asked in shock.

    Just as everyone was puzzled.

    Suddenly, a terrifying aura howled down from the center of the formation, and a massive longsword, as if forged from gold, descended from the sky, slashing towards the martial artists at the far end of the ancient road.

    This golden longsword was peerless between heaven and earth, its divine light vast and boundless, and its majestic presence unleashed a turbulent wave of Dao Magic, overwhelming and torrential.

    The martial artists around the ancient road instantly felt a double dose of tremors, horrified and appalled, and all of them changed color.

    The golden longsword struck as fast as lightning, howling downwards when finally, a martial artist regained his senses and solemnly shouted, "Run!"

    "This is a sword conjured by the Formation, touch it and you die!"

    No sooner had the words fallen than countless martial artists began moving, each pushing their movement techniques to the limit in an effort to escape the punitive range of the golden longsword.

    But the sword was too fast; as the person''s words had just ended, the sword had already fallen.

    "Boom¡ª"

    As the longsword struck, a sound that shook heaven and earth ensued, followed by a burst of golden light at the spot where it landed, as dazzling as a golden sun, resplendent and blinding with thousands of rays.

    Under the divine power of this golden longsword, although some martial artists had foreseen the danger and fled early, still countless others could not avoid it in time and were immediately crushed to death, falling on the spot.

    The waves stirred by the divine light, like those of a vast ocean, surged tumultuously, brilliantly igniting the area, and forcefully propelled the distant martial artists who had just escaped the calamity flying.

    Everyone trembled; the power of the longsword manifest from the Great Formation was too strong, beyond the capacity of any martial artist to contend with.

    At the same time, as countless martial artists fell, a strong suction force suddenly burst out from the Life Prohibition Zone.

    Subsequently, as countless martial artists perished and their essence blood exploded into the sky, it suddenly began to rise in the void, coalescing into a river of blood that flowed into the Life Prohibition Zone.

    Seeing this spectacle, the numerous martial artists were uncertain, their gazes towards the Netherworld Saintess filled with shock and fear.

    "What does this demoness want to do?" a martial artist said, trembling.

    Although it was unclear why the Great Formation had suddenly appeared, anyone with clear eyes could see that it was related to Netherworld Hall.

    "Does she intend to slay us all right here?"

    Another martial artist exclaimed in terror. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire

    As soon as everyone finished speaking, countless giant azure swords once again condensed in the void.

    After these greatswords were formed, they did not slash downwards; instead, they hung suspended over the heads of the crowd, ominously static. The martial artists'' faces turned pale as they stared in horror at the countless azure longswords in the void. Although these greatswords were not as formidable as the golden longsword from before, their sheer number was overwhelming, densely packed so that not a single gap existed within the expansive formation.

    Once these sword qi fell, there would be nowhere to hide!

    At that moment, Ji Huo''er suddenly came to her senses and cried out in alarm.

    "Damn it, it turns out that old man surnamed Shi was telling the truth. There really is a shocking conspiracy within the Spirit Martial Secret Realm; the rumors that a spiritual treasure appeared in the Life Prohibition Zone were actually fabricated by you, Netherworld Hall, to lure numerous martial artists here," Ji Huo''er exclaimed.

    Seeing the terrifying great formation obliterate countless martial artists and the essence blood from their fallen bodies being absorbed into the Life Prohibition Zone, Ji Huo''er and the others were the first to realize what was happening.

    Ling Xian''er, with an otherworldly grace and tear-filled eyes, said, "What exactly did you find in the Life Prohibition Zone? What kind of terrifying existence do you want to awaken by attracting so many martial artists here and using their essence blood?"

    "To think that you saw through the plan of this palace! Now that it has come to this, it doesn''t matter if this palace tells you; at least you will die with clear understanding," the Netherworld Saintess said, after hearing Ji Huo''er and the other''s words. She initially paused, then continued with a chilling, menacing tone.

    "Years ago, this palace entered this Spirit Martial Secret Realm in the name of my master to seek the thing within the Gate of Life. Seventeen years ago, a Bronze Gate appeared in this world. After extensive investigation by this palace, this Bronze Gate was confirmed to be the rumored Gate of Life.

    However, I discovered that this Bronze Gate has been sealed for hundreds of millions of years. In addition to requiring supreme physical power to push open the Bronze Gate, a large number of essence blood offerings were needed for the guardian divine beast outside the gate."

    "Thus, this palace had long set up the Devouring Sword Formation. The news that a spiritual treasure had appeared in this world was spread by the disciples of Netherworld Hall at my command. The goal was to draw more martial artists here to collect enough essence blood to successfully open the Bronze Gate.

    But there''s one thing you got wrong. The emergence of a spiritual treasure in this world was not a concoction of this palace. That object is stored behind the Bronze Gate. As countless essence blood was offered by this palace, the seal on the Bronze Gate has weakened over time. In these past months, the aura emitted autonomously by the spiritual treasure could no longer be concealed, penetrating and escaping, although this palace merely stirred the waters to ensure the news spread throughout the Divine Wilderness," the Netherworld Saintess elaborated.

    "What! The appearance of this spiritual treasure is actually a thorough conspiracy?!"

    "Demoness, how dare you scheme against us all!" sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Setting a trap, luring the world''s talents to jump right in, nourishing the guardian beasts with the essence blood of many, with a heart as venomous as a viper, how is your conduct different from that of demons? You will surely face the wrath of all the sects in the world!"

    Many martial artists who came to know the truth were in uproar, furious, and berated the Netherworld Saintess.

    Hearing the scolding from the numerous martial artists, the Netherworld Saintess glanced indifferently at them, her eyes devoid of any emotion, as if they were but ants in her view.

    Finally, the Netherworld Saintess''s eyes flickered, her gaze turning frosty as she stared at Qinchuan, "Qinchuan, this palace is giving you one last chance. Submit to me, assist me in opening the Bronze Gate, and I can spare your life. Otherwise, don''t blame this palace for not showing mercy with this killing formation."

    The cyclopean giant supporting the Netherworld Saintess also spoke up: "Hmph, Qinchuan, you truly don''t know what''s good for you. The Saintess, following the will of her master, intended to spare you, yet not only did you not appreciate it, but you also insulted our master."

    The cyclopean giant''s voice boomed, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploding in everyone''s ears.

    "Now the Saintess shows you the kindness of sparing your life, and you still don''t hasten to thank the Saintess!"

    "Pah, designing a plot to kill tens of thousands of martial artists, harvesting their essence blood, how dare you speak of kindness?" Ji Huo''er scolded, frowning.

    At this point, all eyes among the martial artists were mixed as they looked at Qinchuan. Under the oppressive might of the terrifying great formation, the Saintess had offered a way out for Qinchuan alone, which filled them with envy and jealousy.

    Just when everyone speculated whether Qinchuan would succumb to the Saintess''s pressure, they saw Qinchuan standing proudly, towering atop a giant war mastiff, and said indifferently, "I''ve already said that this young master dislikes rats from the gutters, especially stinking ones that like to bite."

 Chapter 440 - 440 Formation Breaking

    "Boom¡ª"

    At Qinchuan''s words, a stir swept through those present, and they looked at Qinchuan with a mix of surprise and disbelief.

    "What on earth is this boy thinking? How can he still be so arrogant at a time like this?"

    "Under the Great Formation, it''s difficult enough to stay alive, yet this kid remains so defiant and has enraged the other side!"

    Even many Martial Artists, seeing Qinchuan forsake a chance to live, called out loudly.

    "Holy Maiden, I am willing to submit, to follow you forever, and to open the Bronze Gate!"

    "Yes, we are willing to submit. We beg the Holy Maiden to spare us a path to survival."

    Seeing this develop, those who had moments before reviled the Netherworld Saintess as a heartless, venomous woman suddenly began to plead. They looked up at the Netherworld Saintess overhead, some hysterically, fear mingling with a tinge of panic.

    But to the Netherworld Saintess, these Martial Artists were no more than ants. She''d meticulously calculated to draw everyone here¡ªhow could she possibly let them go? She didn''t even dignify them with a glance.

    The aura around the Netherworld Saintess surged, emitting a foggy haze, her entire being enshrouded in a white radiance, like an Immortal, sacred beyond measure.

    "Since it is your own lack of recognition, don''t blame me for being heartless and cruel. I''ve delivered the master''s message. Even if I kill you, the master has no reason to blame me."

    "Kill!"

    Drifting aloft, the Netherworld Saintess issued an imperious command from the skies.

    The countless ancient swords hanging in the void seemed to hear her. The multitude of swords rained down like a torrential storm, slashing towards the heads of everyone below.

    In an instant, the sky was filled with swordsmanship intertwined with the dazzling Dao Magic. The principles of Mana roiled, rushing instantly towards the crowd with lethal intent.

    The myriad sword shadows overhead, truly horrifying.

    In that moment, countless ancient swords fell, their power perhaps not as formidable as that of the golden giant swords, but they triumphed in their sheer number and unparalleled Sword Qi, opening and closing in all directions.

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    As the dense swarm of ancient swords rained down, the Martial Artists released their True Qi, powering up their Protective Auras, but under this assault of sword shadows, which fell like beads of rain, most Low Rank Martial Artists could not withstand for even a few breaths, instantly penetrated and killed, their essence dissipating.

    Many Cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm had Mana to protect their bodies and were thus not easily pierced by the ancient swords; some of them rose to the sky, some charged towards the edges of the Great Formation, others employed their Divine Skills, attempting to forcibly break through the entire Formation.

    However, no matter who it was, as these Cultivators approached the edge of the Formation, a terrifying breath shot out from the nearby Divine Pillars, instantly piercing through these Dao Palace Realm Cultivators.

    "Does this Great Formation actually intend to massacre everyone here!?"

    Many Martial Artists came to this realization, shocked and terrified.

    After the fall of Martial Artists, the sky filled with their Essence Blood, spreading a crimson hue across the heavens and the earth.

    In an instant, the might of the Great Formation was fully unleashed. Half of the Martial Artists were ground to dust, their blood staining the sky red. The land around was awash with rivers of blood, turning this realm into a Human Purgatory.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ding Hao, relying on the protection of the statues, remained unharmed, but they had all turned pale. The power of such a Formation was incredibly strong, capable of uprooting the entire ancient road. Most Martial Artists are likely to perish here.

    Although these Martial Artists were unrelated to them, witnessing the annihilation of tens of thousands of Martial Artists was still a profound shock to their hearts.

    And just as the ancient swords began to fall, Qinchuan had already made his move.

    He leapt into the air, condensing a fist in the void. His body radiated light, his Innate True Qi circulating and flowing. His Asura killing intent burst forth, materializing into a tide of battle spirit. He stood tall and proud, like a War God, embodying a spirit of unmatched arrogance that dominated the heavens and the earth.

    A golden Fist Shadow erupted forth. With the anger of the War God, a terrifying breath poured out like an endless surge of waves, overwhelming and raging forward.

    ```Countless ancient swords were instantly destroyed by his punch, and the terrifying aura burst forth, making hearts jump in fright. He forcibly carved out a clear world amidst the myriad sword rain.

    At this moment, beneath his figure, numerous martial artists who thought they were undoubtedly doomed miraculously survived, avoiding a calamity. Looking up at that solitary and proud silhouette in the void, they suddenly felt immensely grateful.

    Among these martial artists, Xiao Changfeng was conspicuously present. Although he had advanced to the Dao Palace Realm, standing in front of Qinchuan, he felt as insignificant as an ant before an elephant.

    He looked at Qinchuan''s figure, his eyes filled with indescribable complexity.

    It was only now that he realized the Qinchuan before him was far beyond his ability to provoke.

    He thought back to how arrogantly he had spoken at the city gate, wanting to see Qinchuan suffer in the Life Prohibition Zone. Now, in hindsight, it all seemed like a joke. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan, from beginning to end, had not taken Xiao Changfeng seriously, and he hadn''t even noticed that Xiao Changfeng was among the group of people he had saved.

    He didn''t have the energy to ponder these things right now.

    He had shattered countless ancient swords with a single punch, but the Great Formation was still continuously gathering new ancient swords. Without intervention, it would not take long before all the martial artists would be eradicated by the Netherworld Hall''s Great Formation.

    Though Qinchuan had no connection with these martial artists, the actions of the Netherworld Saintess had enraged him, and he was determined to stop her. Immediately, Qinchuan called out.

    "Quickly, to the stone statues!"

    Having said that,

    Qinchuan cast several spells, and the four stone statues began to move again.

    The four stone statues stood at the four corners as if they were divine beasts, connecting heaven and earth, and Dao Magic created a solid barrier.

    Seeing this, many martial artists charged forward bravely, squeezing into the protection of the barrier.

    The four stone statues, although now only stone figures, were originally transformed from real fierce beasts. Despite their current form, their strength was still formidable. Countless ancient swords fell, striking the Dao Magic Barrier, only producing a series of crisp clinking sounds, incapable of causing any harm.

    Although the barrier erected by the four stone statues was sufficiently large, there were still many martial artists in the distance who couldn''t enter, still struggling against the onslaught of the sword rain.

    Qinchuan knew this wasn''t a solution, and at this moment, the only choice was to break through the opposition''s Great Formation.

    He stood in the void, his eyes fiercely burning like a blazing fire, with the Innate Pupils whirring crazily. In an instant, he saw through the essence of the Great Formation, finding the core and the flaws of the Formation.

    However,

    this Devouring Sword Formation was no ordinary formation, it was personally laid down by the Netherworld Saintess, fusing the strength of formations from the Upper Realm, and in accord with the Heavenly Dao. Right now, Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul was trapped in a slumber, his strength had not yet broken through to the Dao Palace Realm, and with just his own power, he couldn''t break it open.

    But while he alone couldn''t break the Formation, it didn''t mean he couldn''t command everyone to break it.

    "Cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm, come forward and follow me to break the Formation!"

    Qinchuan''s aura surged, his fighting spirit overwhelming, as the murderous intent of Asura spilled forth, dyeing the sky red.

    "What?"

    "What''s this kid talking about?"

    "He wants to break the Formation?"

    Hearing Qinchuan''s shout, many martial artists and cultivators from the Netherworld Hall outside the Formation were taken aback, exchanging puzzled looks, followed by bursts of laughter echoing one after another.

    "This Great Formation took the Saintess ten years to prepare, using a huge amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials. Even cultivators in the Life Spring Realm would struggle to escape once trapped inside, and as for breaking through this formation, not even those in the Myriad Manifestation Realm could accomplish it!"

    "This kid''s talk of breaking the Formation is as foolish as a lunatic''s dream."

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 Chapter 441 - 441 Devouring Sword Formation

    Even the Netherworld Saintess was slightly taken aback. Although she suspected Qinchuan was from the Upper Realm, she couldn''t understand how he could be confident in breaking the Formation.

    This Great Formation could at most condense one hundred thousand Dao Swords, each with one hundred thousand variations¡ªtruly changing thousands of times. Even beings from the Upper Realm, if trapped in the Formation she personally laid out, would need to be at least of the Immortal Platform Realm to forcefully break through.

    "Hmph, arrogant. To think that with the aid of a few ants you can break through this palace''s Great Formation, such overestimation of one''s abilities," she sneered dismissively, her peerless beauty emphasized as the veil over her face fluttered in the wind.

    The might of the Devouring Sword Formation was terrifyingly immense. With the continuous barrage of giant swords, even Dao Palace Realm Cultivators would have difficulty resisting the power of the Great Formation if exposed for too long.

    Not only did the Netherworld Saintess and her followers disbelieve that Qinchuan could break the Formation, but the many Martial Artists and Cultivators trapped beneath it were also skeptical.

    After Qinchuan spoke, the Martial Artists exchanged glances. Aside from Ling Xian''er and two others who absolutely believed in Qinchuan, standing behind him with aura like a rainbow, not a single Dao Palace powerhouse stepped forward.

    At that moment, the icy voice of the Netherworld Saintess sounded again.

    "Slaughter them all, leave none alive, and offer their essence blood to the guardian fierce beasts!"

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    At the command of the Netherworld Saintess, the Killing Formation surged anew, as Dao Magic condensed in the void.

    This round, countless crimson giant swords formed¡ªnot with the unmatched power of the golden giant swords, nor the density of the ancient azure swords¡ªyet these Dao Magic-formed crimson greatswords were fiery red, emitting dazzling and splendid flames that burned the heavens and scorched the rivers and mountains.

    This was not ordinary flame, but a fierce flame that could scorch the soul. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing this, the expressions of the many Martial Artists grew even uglier, and no one dared to step forward to break the Formation.

    Some Martial Artists, sheltered under the barrier raised by the four stone statues, even began to loudly declare.

    "This Great Formation is deadly upon touch. It took the enemy decades to set it up. How could we possibly break through it?"

    A single stone stirred up a thousand ripples; as one voice spoke out, suddenly, a multitude of Martial Artists echoed in agreement.

    "That''s right, this Sword Array is too terrifying; we''re no match for it!"

    "Since these four stone statues are transformed from Ancient Fierce Beasts, with their protection, we will surely not be harmed by the Formation!"

    Sheltering under the barrier of the stone statues, the Martial Artists all spoke up.

    Ji Huo''er realized that these Martial Artists, thinking they were safe under the shelter, would not risk breaking the Formation. She immediately said in a sweet voice, "Big brother, since no one dares to stand up, then we can only use these four stone statues to assist in breaking the Formation. That should be enough."

    Her implication was clear: since you hide inside the statues out of fear for your lives and no Cultivators will help to break the Formation, then we will withdraw the barrier and let you face your doom.

    But as soon as her words fell, curses erupted from among the Martial Artists.

    "Little demoness, what are you saying? Removing the statues would send us all to our deaths!"

    "Exactly, if the statues go to break the Formation, wouldn''t this barrier shatter on its own, leaving us a road to death!"

    "We can''t withdraw the stone statues!"

    "Right, we can''t use the stone statues to break the formation."

    Many martial artists echoed in agreement; for a moment, they seemed to have forgotten who commanded the four fierce beasts!

    Ji Huo''er, upon hearing this, was truly fuming with rage, her teeth gritted in anger, "Hmph, all you ingrates should just die!"

    As she spoke, her entire body burst into flames, and the stunning figure of a four-tailed Fire Fox emerged, her enchanting fox eyes shimmering with endless coldness, staring coldly at the crowd, sending shivers down their spines.

    Just then, suddenly two figures broke through the void, rushing forward.

    "We are willing to assist Young Master Qin in breaking the great formation!"

    Qinchuan gazed intently and recognized the two newcomers as none other than geniuses from the Absolute Shadow Tower, one of whom was Xiao Changfeng, who had conflicted with him at Chengcheng Gate.

    Qinchuan hadn''t expected him to be the first to stand up; it was somewhat surprising.

    Seeing someone step forward, three more figures leapt out from the crowd, unanimously declaring, "The Netherworld Saintess is mad and murderous, slaughtering cultivators all over, deserving death from everyone. We are willing to assist Young Master Qin in breaking the formation and subduing this woman!"

    The three were Xiao Fengyu and Ye Ruyu from Zixiao Sword Sect, who had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with Qinchuan, as well as Dun Kong from Tianchan Sect. The three had already broken through the shackles of martial artists after spending a long time in the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, rising to the rank of Dao Palace powerhouses. Even Xiao Fengyu from Zixiao Sword Sect had reached the intermediate stage of Dao Palace Realm.

    Among them, Dun Kong had the appearance of a Buddha and revealed a strength at the peak of the Nine Layers in the Spirit Martial Realm. His physical body was crystal clear, flawless like jade, without a single imperfection, a Treasured Body of such strength that it was rare in the secular world and could rival that of ordinary Dao Palace powerhouses.

    Xiao Fengyu and Ye Ruyu had also made an impression on Qinchuan back then; at that time, Qinchuan himself was only at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. These few short months had passed, and now Qinchuan was already at the Nine Layers; his rapid progression was truly rare.

    Today, having witnessed Qinchuan face off alone against eight great Dao Palace powerhouses, they believed that it wasn''t an empty claim; he truly had the capability, and might indeed be able to break the great formation.

    Following the departure of Xiao Fengyu and the others, the Burning Heaven Sword above the formation also began to move, countless swords of Burning Heaven thunderously descending.

    "Suppress!"

    "Boom!" The giant sword, ablaze with fiery red flames, fell, causing a world-shaking boom. Brilliant light shot up into the sky, and flames that could scorch the soul splattered, spreading across the ground. As the giant sword pierced into the earth, rocks cracked open, and molten lava erupted.

    In an instant, apart from the area under the protection of the four stone statues, which remained a sanctuary, the rest of the place looked like a scene from the end of the world, terrifying and startling.

    Countless low-rank martial artists, being a step too slow in their movement technique, didn''t make it into the barrier in time; they had just barely survived the previous barrage from the ancient green swords, and now being swept by the Burning Heaven Swords, they were ground to dust one after another, their essence blood overflowing and pooling into streams, continuously flowing towards the center of the Life Prohibition Zone.

    In the center of the Life Prohibition Zone, outside an ancient Bronze Gate.

    A stone statue of a fierce beast with a dragon''s head and a horse''s body stood guard in front of the Bronze Gate¡ªindeed, it was a Pixiu!

    This stone statue of the Pixiu was lifelike, looking down upon all things in heaven and earth with an aura ancient and profound. Its eyes revealed a terrifying divine light that pierced the soul, causing people to shudder in fear.

    Essence blood flowing from outside the Life Prohibition Zone was constantly streaming into the mouth of the Pixiu.

    As more and more martial artists'' essence blood accumulated, the divine light in the eyes of the Pixiu became brighter and purer, almost as if it were about to come to life.

 Chapter 442 - 442: Patching the Sky Palm

    "Kill!"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, his aura surged as his body burst forth with dazzling divine light, mist rising. Innate True Qi gushed out from his body, revealing his Innate Body, flawless as white jade, his Physical Body sparkling clear, without a single imperfection.

    A terrifying burst of Innate Qi exploded from his entire being, tumultuous and wild. With one hand, he formed a fist. Infinite Innate True Qi poured into the Fist Shadows, like a small mountain, smashing towards the Formation''s critical point.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ding Hao were in perfect sync. Seeing this, they erupted simultaneously, following behind Qinchuan, their momentum like a rainbow, Divine Skills bursting forth, attacking the Great Formation.

    "Attack the intersection of the eight pillars and ten gates!" Suddenly, Qinchuan let out a loud shout.

    "Xian''er girl, attack the southeastern part of the Great Formation, at the nine-hundred-meter mark of the Mysterious Fire Pillar with all your might, but be cautious when approaching within a hundred meters of the Mysterious Fire Pillar. It will erupt with Innate Mysterious Fire, capable of incinerating the Spirit. Remember to guard your Divine Sense, and do not let the Mysterious Fire contaminate you!"

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    Qinchuan shattered countless Red Swords of blazing flame with one punch while simultaneously directing the others.

    Qinchuan''s aura was abundant, he proceeded methodically, showing no sign of panic.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ding Hao heard his words and didn''t hesitate. They transformed into a Divine Rainbow and shot towards the Formation''s critical point that Qinchuan had indicated.

    Xiao Changfeng, Xiao Fengyu, Ye Ruyu, and the other five only paused for a half-breath before immediately acting according to Qinchuan''s words.

    At this moment, the Netherworld Saintess, who stood proudly on the shoulders of the Titan Ancestral Tribe, witnessed the actions of the eight figures and her expression suddenly changed, her eyes sparkling.

    "How is this possible?"

    "How can he see through the flaws in my Great Formation?"

    Beneath the veil of the Netherworld Saintess, her fine cheeks were covered in frost, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    "This Killing Formation has one hundred thousand variations, so changeable; how did he discern that single lifeline out of one hundred thousand possibilities?"

    "Could it be a coincidence?"

    "Heavenly Dao has fifty, but one escapes," signifying that even the Heavenly Dao leaves a sliver of opportunity.

    Even the Heavenly Dao possesses a strand of vitality, let alone Formations beneath it. No matter how formidable a Formation, there is always a sliver of vitality.

    However, that sliver is so faint, she couldn''t understand how Qinchuan was able to see through the lifeline of this Great Formation.

    But.

    She knew that if she did not take action now, Qinchuan might indeed succeed in Breaking the Formation.

    Because at that moment, Qinchuan''s aura swelled once more, his entire being like a War God, transformed into a beam of divine light, once again bombarding the Formation''s critical point.

    "All-out effort to kill this child! Do not let him make his move!"

    In the high sky, a sharp command rang out, followed by the sight of the Netherworld Saintess''s body floating like a jade, transformed into a bloodthirsty white lotus, lightly advancing. Two young members of the Titan Ancestral Tribe also stepped forth, entering into the Great Formation, their bodies vast. Like giants, they struck the ground and killed foward together.

    At the same time, countless disciples of the Netherworld Hall rushed toward Ling Xian''er and the others, trying to prevent them from Breaking the Formation.

    Qinchuan''s eyes sparkled like electricity, his eyes turning blood-red with rampant and unrestrained murderous intent bursting forth.

    "Swiftly!"

    Qinchuan uttered crisply, spitting out two golden Spell tokens, which entered the statues of the giant mammoths and Chi Zhen.

    The two statues came to life in response, Dao Magic invoked, Divine Skills erupted, holding back the two members of the Titan Ancestral Tribe.

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    The four massive fierce beasts immediately entangled with each other, their fist shadows intersecting in a true clash of physical bodies, shaking the heavens and earth. Each punch held the power to turn the sky and split the ground, immensely terrifying.

    Juhou and Chi Zhen were originally holding up the barrier, but when they were suddenly entangled by the Titan Ancestral Tribe, the barrier in the void that shimmered with light instantly lost half of its strength.

    Without the protection of the barrier, the Red Sword immediately fell among the many martial artists who were originally hiding below.

    Flames erupted, the ground split open, magma spewed out, and scenes akin to the end of the world reappeared.

    In an instant, there were screams of agony and cries of panic, overlapping one another, and even voices blaming Qinchuan emerged.

    "Qinchuan, why did you withdraw the statues!"

    "You actually disregarded us..."

    But before these people could finish their words, they were silenced by the slash of the Red Sword.

    And the remaining martial artists under the other half of the barrier were looking towards Qinchuan in panic, afraid that Qinchuan would also withdraw the remaining two statues.

    If that were to happen, they would surely die as well.

    The Netherworld Saintess floated towards them, her aura soft, chilly, and beautifully continuous.

    Only then did people realize that this Netherworld Saintess, who was rumored to be so miraculous, was only in the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial, far from breaking through the shackles of the rules as rumored and reaching the Late Stage of the Dao Palace Realm. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hmph, Qinchuan, no matter where you come from, you''ve blocked my path, you must die!"

    Mists swirled around the Netherworld Saintess, obscuring her true figure; she emitted a faint fog, her presence overpowering like a hundred thousand heavy mountains pressing down on Qinchuan''s head, causing one''s heart to tremble with fear. Her jade-like hand was crystal clear as she struck with her palm.

    "Heaven-Mending Palm!"

    A dazzling palm imprint descended from the void and swiftly grew larger, the palm imprint turning into a mountain that fused with the multitude of Red Swords in the sky, igniting raging flames.

    The mountain continued to grow until it blotted out the sun and concealed the sky, vast and mighty.

    The Great Dao Principles and law intertwined, emitting a fearsome pressure so terrifying that even many martial artists in the distance suddenly paled.

    "What kind of Mysterious Technique is this! Such a terrifying aura."

    Everyone was shocked. The Netherworld Saintess''s palm strike was too powerful, and if one were to be hit by it, they would surely shatter into flesh and blood.

    "Can Qinchuan withstand it?" The martial artists questioned in their hearts.

    The next moment, Qinchuan''s figure surged, his fist sweeping forward in a mighty sweep, and the vast aura of the Great Dao waved out like a gigantic wave.

    With a "boom," he shattered the Dharma Pattern that wrapped around the mountain. The waves surged heaven-high, and in an instant, the surrounding flames on the mountain were utterly extinguished by his Fist Shadow, revealing the crystal-clear, mountain-sized Palm Imprint.

    Not only that, but his Fist Shadow transformed into a waterfall, covering the heavens and flooding the world in the boundless waves of Great Dao Principles. With relentless strikes against the Jade Mountain, it did not take long before the mountain peak shattered with a rumble.

    The Netherworld Saintess witnessing her palm easily broken by Qinchuan, her expression slightly changed.

    "Now I am more curious than ever, who exactly are you? That even my Heaven-Mending Palm can''t do anything to you?"

    At the end of the endless waves, Qinchuan stood proudly, his green robes fluttering, his aura like a rainbow, arrogant over the Eight Desolates, his demeanor indifferent.

    "A mere Heaven-Mending Palm, this son can break it with a flick of his finger. If you truly wish to deal with me, how can you do so without revealing some real skills?"

    "Arrogant! Since you are so eager to die, then let me show you my true capabilities!" the Netherworld Saintess coldly snorted.

    Her nine Prayer Beads floated up in her hands, revolving and rising and falling around her waist. The Prayer Beads were crystal clear and glinting, sprinkling divine light and transforming into jade disks, eventually hovering behind her head like nine moons, casting a sacred and profound divine light.

    With her immortal bearing floating lightly, her aura sanctified, the Netherworld Saintess became in that moment like a moon palace''s saintess, sacred and mysterious.

    ```

 Chapter 443 - 423 Formation Breaking

    "Suppress!"

    The Netherworld Saintess uttered a light rebuke, and the prayer beads conjured nine cold moons that shone with an icy brilliance. The chill was stifling, sealing off the heavens and the earth, flickering with a strange and terrifying aura. The horrifying pressure made it feel incredibly difficult for anyone to move within this sealed world.

    "This is a Lifebound Weapon!"

    Qinchuan''s hair flew back as he was pushed rearward by the divine light''s undulating waves. There was a flash of lightning in his eyes, along with a hint of surprise.

    The prayer beads in her hand were different from those Qinchuan had confiscated from other Netherworld Hall disciples. These treasure beads had no fixed level; they were Lifebound Weapons refined and nurtured with their owner''s essence blood, capable of evolving with the master''s growth.

    A single treasure bead, flashing with a cold and solemn light, whooshed toward Qinchuan.

    "Clang!"

    He faced it head-on, colliding his fist with the prayer bead. Dao Magic surged and Dharma Patterns undulated outward like a volcanic eruption, creating a dazzling and brilliant divine light that was spectacularly radiant.

    Qinchuan''s physical body was incredibly strong, and his golden True Qi flowed ceaselessly outward, pressing against the cold moon conjured by the prayer beads, which were instantly sent flying.

    Qinchuan started out relying on his pure physical strength. As an Asura with an Innate Body that had awakened two organs, he already possessed a fraction of the Innate Body''s power. Naturally, a single ninth of the prayer beads could not match him.

    The prayer beads flew back. The Netherworld Saintess''s veil fluttered, and her eyes glinted with a strange divine light.

    The next moment, all nine prayer beads circled together, leaving afterimages. The Lifebound Weapon was now fully activated, its sealing power even stronger. Each bead shimmered with the holy light of the moon, once again bearing down on Qinchuan!

    Every moon disk spun, emitting a piercing and eerie whistling sound.

    "Puff puff puff..."

    Qinchuan''s fists swung continuously, turning into a golden Dao sea, with his Fist Shadows like endless waves of the ocean, continually colliding with the nine prayer beads, producing earth-shaking and terrifying sounds.

    This was a showdown between the physical body and Dao Magic. He was engulfed by the moonlight filling the sky, while the prayer beads transformed into Jade Disks that howled toward him, overwhelming the heavens with their dazzling brilliance.

    At the same time, countless Netherworld Hall disciples were already closing in for the kill on Ling Xian''er and the other eight, having nearly reached them.

    Flames scorched and lava spewed as Netherworld Hall disciples besieged them. Ling Xian''er and the others, coming from prominent sects, possessed unparalleled strength and were initially able to withstand the Netherworld disciples'' assault. However, the number of enemies was simply too great, and it didn''t take long for the eight to fall into a perilous situation, teetering on the brink of danger.

    Wild winds roared and flames reached the sky as numerous Cultivators clashed, unleashing bursts of terrifying divine light. Ling Xian''er and company were experiencing one life-threatening danger after another.

    At that moment, Qinchuan punched, sending three prayer beads flying, then spat out two Spells.

    The two Spells merged into the remaining two stone statues.

    Finally.

    The barriers that had been upheld till now were finally withdrawn, and both the Mystic Heavenly Mirage and the Golden Spirit Hundred Snakes acted simultaneously, starting to attack the foundation of the Great Formation.

    Indeed, as Qinchuan let go of the last two stone statues, innumerable Red Swords rained down from the heavens, plunging countless Martial Artists into a hopeless situation, filled with utter despair.

    Without the protection of the barriers, their deaths were inevitable.

    Then, another Martial Artist began to shout loudly.

    "Qinchuan! Your heart is so ruthless, you actually disregard our lives,"

    "For your own survival, you abandon tens of thousands of Martial Artists. How is your deed any different from that of a Demon?"

    Kindness in words creates confidence, and kindness in giving creates love; Qinchuan understood this well.

    "Hmph, what do you think you are? Worthy of this young master''s help?" Qinchuan''s expression was ice-cold, his eyes filled with endless chill.

    His initial protection of these Martial Artists was more to thwart the Netherworld Saintess''s schemes.

    But the subsequent words and actions of these people really ignited an unnameable rage within him.

    Moreover, now that Ling Xian''er and the others were trapped in a dire situation, if he didn''t rescue them, those breaking the formation would surely be affected.

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    Although he had other backups that were more than enough to rescue Ling Xian''er and the others,

    he ultimately chose to use the stone statues.

    Because under the protection of the stone statues, aside from the vast majority who were of the Spirit Martial Realm and genuinely defenseless, there were actually quite a few Dao Palace Realm powerhouses who had yet to show themselves.

    He understood that those Dao Palace powerhouses were reluctant to take action not only because they didn''t want to face danger but also because they preferred to conserve their strength, watching him clash with the Netherworld Saintess, hoping to ultimately reap the benefits.

    While Qinchuan was not afraid of the surveillance of these ants, he detested most those who bit from hiding in the shadows. Since these people wanted to conserve their strength, then he would use this method to force them out into the open.

    Without the protection of the stone statue barrier, aside from a few Martial Artists of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm and Dao Palace powerhouses, the majority were instantly slain, their essence blood seeping out and converging into the blood river, surging into the mouth of the Pixiu in the center of the Life Prohibition Zone.

    The two stone statues charged directly at the disciples of the Netherworld Hall, most of whom were only in the Spirit Martial Realm and really insignificant before the statues.

    The stone statue Xuan Tian Yi Bao flapped its wings, shredding countless Netherworld Hall disciples, while the Jin Ling Hundred Snakes spewed crimson serpent eyes, shooting out a blood-red divine light that pierced through a Dao Palace powerhouse of the Netherworld Hall.

    In the field, the only ones who could withstand the stone statues were the Titan Ancestral Tribe, but at this moment, the two statues of the Titan Ancestral Tribe were wrapped up by the Giant Behemoth and Chi Zhen, incapable of sparing any effort to deal with Xuan Tian Yi Bao and Jin Ling Hundred Snakes.

    The two stone statue fierce beasts demonstrated divine might, shivering the disciples of the Netherworld Hall with shock and awe, as they exclaimed in horror.

    "These stone statues are too terrifying, we are no match for them!"

    Dismayed by the two stone statues, the disciples of the Netherworld Hall looked at each other, none daring to step forward again.

    Fire lass''s beautiful face was mottled with blood, her body aflame, a fierce fire from her mouth swallowing two Netherworld Hall disciples in front of her, while her Fire Fox tail swept across, instantly causing the fall of two more Netherworld disciples.

    She stood tall and proud, her pride like that of a small phoenix: "Refreshing! It''s so incredibly refreshing! I have never had such an enjoyable fight in my life!"

    After a great battle that truly satisfied her, she did not forget Qinchuan''s instructions, and a breath of flame spewed out, the bright red fire spraying towards the Divine Pillar in front of her.

    "Rumble!"

    At the same time, Ling Xian''er, Ding Hao, Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, and the Ten Absolute Holy Maidens, following Qinchuan''s directions, attacked the vulnerabilities of the Great Formation.

    "Break!" Qinchuan spat out four spells, injecting them into the distant four stone statues.

    In that moment, the stone statue fierce beasts emitted a blazing golden radiance from their bodies, growing more and more dazzling, as if they were about to explode.

    The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone and the Spring and Autumn Brush also emerged now, Qinchuan shouted loudly, "Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, Spring and Autumn Brush, exert your strongest force!"

    The principles of the two Great Emperor-refined Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts surged, sending forth limitless Emperor Patterns spewing out, immensely terrifying.

    Stone statue fierce beasts, two Magical Treasures, Qinchuan''s incomplete Innate Body, this was the overlapping and blending of Dao Magic and the Physical Body, horrifying and awe-inspiring.

    The golden Dao Magic sea boiled, condensing into spherical lightning that roared towards the eye of the Great Formation.

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    The Netherworld Saintess cried out in alarm, her voice hoarse with exertion, mobilizing the nine rounds of the moon, trying to stop this terrifying force.

    Before her strongest blow, the nine rounds of the moon instantly flew backwards.

    The next moment, several forces of the Dao struck at the focal point of the Formation.

    "Boom," a world-shaking, thunderous noise was heard, the gold-colored world suddenly cracked open with fissures spreading across it.

    This sealed gold-colored world shattered with a loud crash.

    The Devouring Sword Formation, was broken!

 Chapter 444 - 444: Clashing Against a Lifebound Weapon

    All of them struck at once, and the Devouring Sword Formation was destroyed.

    The awe-inspiring Dao Magic burst forth with dazzling radiance, like a golden sun illuminating this part of the world. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Great Formation cracked and shattered, the Red Sword dissipated, and the flames burning upon the ground were extinguished in an instant, the world returned to normal once again.

    At this moment, the world fell into a deep silence.

    Every disciple of the Netherworld Hall, along with the surviving martial artists and cultivators, felt a tidal wave of disbelief in their hearts.

    "The Sword Array! It has truly been broken!"

    The numerous disciples of the Netherworld Hall couldn''t believe it, they dared not believe that the Holy Maiden, whom they viewed as omnipotent, had her Great Formation, which took ten years to set up, broken by someone.

    "Am I dreaming?"

    A disciple of the Netherworld Hall slapped their cheeks, suspecting that they were dreaming.

    "Kill!"

    At this moment, Qinchuan let out a fierce shout and attacked the Netherworld Saintess once again, the brutality in his voice containing Great Dao Rune Patterns, which brought everyone back from their trance.

    "This is definitely not a dream!"

    The Netherworld Saintess herself was shocked by the opponent''s tactics, and after coming back to her senses, her face turned frosty, and a crimson murderous intent burst forth from her eyes.

    "Everyone, attack together and be sure to slay all of these people, especially that boy, he must not be spared!"

    "Kill!"

    At this moment, everyone moved.

    On the side of the Netherworld Hall, aside from the surviving Heaven Devouring Beast and Titan Ox among the eight guards, after more than ten years of planning, there were still hundreds of Dao Palace powerhouses, as well as countless Spirit Martial realm martial artists, forming a terrifying and formidable force.

    During the previous fight, most of the Dao Palace powerhouses had to maintain the operation of the Great Formation and did not participate in the combat, but now, all of them rushed to the battle together.

    Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, Ding Hao, Xiao Fengyu and the others, upon seeing the dense crowd of cultivators and martial artists overpowering them, also looked incredibly uneasy.

    "Quickly, get back to the side of the statue!"

    Ling Xian''er''s complexion changed, and she immediately cried out in her delicate voice.

    However, most of these Dao Palace powerhouses weren''t charging at Ling Xian''er and the others but were instead fiercely attacking Qinchuan.

    At this moment, Qinchuan burst forth, his body exploding with golden light, with the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone under his feet as he steered an endless Thunder Pool into the sky.

    Golden light flickered, and the lightning within the Thunder Pool transformed into spherical bolts, thundering out randomly, striking the Dao Palace powerhouses, and instantly countless martial artists were struck down, their essence blood flowing towards the Life Prohibition Zone.

    "Quick!"

    The Netherworld Saintess followed closely behind him, nine cold moon wheels shimmering with a soft, chilling, and beautiful moonlight, utterly sacred, crashing down on his back ferociously.

    Qinchuan was going berserk, his entire spine turned crystal clear as Innate True Qi roared out from the Innate marrow, evolving into the profundities he understood. With the power of his Physical Body, he resisted the assault of the Moon Wheel.

    "Boom Boom Boom!"

    The two forces collided continuously, and the ancient city walls kept bursting out terrifying Prohibitions, cracking the ground with fearsome fissures.

    Apart from Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er''s group of eight and the four stone statues also erupted in terrifying bursts.

    Netherworld Hall disciples were numerous and densely packed; however, the statues were illusions of Ancient Fierce Beasts. It was only through Qinchuan''s schemes over several generations that they were transformed into stone statues, allowing them to evade the rules of this world and enter it. Although they no longer possessed the divine might of the past, they were still far beyond what a Dao Palace Realm Cultivator could subdue.

    The only ones capable of contending with the stone statues were members of the Titan Ancestral Tribe, for they used the pure Physical Power and lacked Dao Magic, allowing them to evade the detection of the world''s rules.

    However, two members of the Titan Ancestral Tribe were entangled by Ju Mang and Chi Zhen, rendering them unable to play a significant role.

    Ling Xian''er and the others stood atop Yimo and the Spirit Snake, blocking the path like impregnable guardians, with Netherworld Hall forces only able to maintain a deadlock through their numerical advantage.

    For a time, this place erupted in battle; both sides collided and clashed without restraint, causing the clouds in the sky to dissipate, the mountains to overturn, the rivers to cease flowing, as people fought in the void and entangled on the ground.

    Everyone joined the chaotic fray, not just the disciples of Netherworld Hall and Ling Xian''er''s group, but also the Martial Artists and Cultivators who had miraculously survived under the Devouring Sword Formation.

    This moment turned this place into a world''s end, an Asura Purgatory with flesh and blood flying everywhere as everyone''s eyes turned red with killing intent.

    Although the Great Formation was destroyed, Essence Blood was gathering more and more. What was merely a stream of Essence Blood had now become a river, with waves reaching to the sky and rolling towards the Life Prohibition Zone''s Pixiu.

    Among them, the most terrifying were Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess.

    One was a Nine Lives Reincarnation with an Asura Divine Body and two awakened but incomplete Innate organs. The other was a Heaven''s favored daughter from the Mend Heaven Sect of the Upper Realm, with a master capable of seeing through Qinchuan''s existence and an Innate Life Instrument forged for her by a supreme power.

    Although both of them possessed only the strength of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, their continuous battle and the terrifying aura they unleashed crushed everyone else. They dominated the earth and swept through the crowds, causing countless people to tremble with fear, and even many Dao Palace Realm powerhouses were subdued by them.

    This was a battle of dragons and tigers with blood spilling everywhere. Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess were covered in blood, from their own wounds, from each other''s, and also from that of the Netherworld Hall disciples.

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    The two battled their way from the entrance of the Life Prohibition Zone, charging and defending, shedding blood across thousands of miles, all the way to the depths of the Life Prohibition Zone.

    Ji Huo''er and the others rode atop the stone statues, defending against the attacks of Netherworld Hall disciples while also moving towards the interior of the Life Prohibition Zone.

    Everyone fought fiercely, throwing out Divine Skills and Mysterious Techniques while advancing towards the interior of the Life Prohibition Zone, with countless clusters of divine light colliding as they moved forward.

    The Life Prohibition Zone was filled with dangers and proliferated with Prohibitions; countless Martial Artists and Cultivators barely stepped in, instantly swallowed by the dazzling divine light and Prohibitions without making a sound.

    However, by then, everyone''s eyes were bloodshot with rage. Some, upon seeing people in front of them vanish without a trace, knew that they had been devoured by the Prohibitions. Yet far from being frightened, they instantly turned and attacked another person.

    But the moment they turned around, Demonic Qi surged, and the world instantly darkened, as they were promptly consumed by Yin Spirits.

    Everyone pressed forward towards the Life Prohibition Zone amid battle, but the closer they got to the center, the more frequent and powerful they found the Prohibitions within it to be.

    Even with the protection of the stone statues, Xiao Changfeng''s companion, a youth called Xiao Ruolin, had his arm struck by Demonic Qi. The Qi quickly spread, and had he not decisively amputated his arm immediately, he would have lost his life; otherwise, he would have likely perished on the spot.

    The crowd battled fiercely all the way, and time passed without knowing how many young talents had fallen.

    At this time, a majestic Bronze Gate appeared at the end of the road, silent and massive, grand and vast. Just a Bronze Gate stood solitary at the end of the ancient road, covered with thick dust, exuding an ancient simplicity.

    It made one feel the hazy flow of time, the changes of the ages, bringing a sense of endless tranquility and antiquity.

 Chapter 445 - 445: Suppression

    At this moment, everyone saw the ancient bronze door standing at the end of the old path, brimming with antiquity.

    The bronze door emanated an air of desolation and solitude as if from an ancient passage of time. Despite the great distance, everyone still felt a terrifying oppressive force.

    In front of the bronze door stood a lifelike statue of a divine creature, a monstrous Pi Xiu, proud and majestic. Each hair stood erect like steel pillars, and its eyes burst forth with a terrible cold light, dominating the Eight Desolates, as if it were a real ancient fierce beast guarding here.

    Ji Huo''er and others stood atop the fierce beast, looking into the distance with far-reaching gazes.

    Indeed, just as Gu Shi had said before, directly in front of the Pi Xiu, there was a pond of water¡ªthe same Demon Pool from which he had originally picked up the bronze fragment. The Demon Pool was blood-red, like a pool of settling blood, terribly frightening.

    Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess advanced in the lead, clashing against each other with dazzling Dao magic and immense divine prowess, causing the ancient path to shatter.

    As the two moved towards the bronze door, they collided in the ultimate contest of Dao magic and physical bodies.

    When they arrived at the base of the Pi Xiu statue, Qinchuan released a burst of Innate Qi and struck one of the Moon Disks held by the Netherworld Saintess with a punch.

    "Crack!" A faint sound emerged.

    The Moon Disk, transformed from prayer beads and refined by a great power from the Divine Realm, veteran of countless battles, unbeaten in all, finally could no longer withstand the multitude of punches from Qinchuan. With his terrifying physical strength, it emitted a crisp sound of breaking.

    Then, that Moon Disk instantly split into two halves and fell to the ground.

    "What!"

    "My Nine Star Immortal Beads!"

    The Netherworld Saintess''s face went pale with shock, utterly astonished.

    "How could this be? My Nine Star Immortal Beads, refined from stellar divine stones, how could they shatter!"

    The Netherworld Saintess spat out a mouthful of fresh blood suddenly. Her lifebound weapon was connected to her; its shattering dealt her a severe spiritual backlash.

    Enormous waves of shock surged in the heart of the Netherworld Saintess, leaving her utterly astounded, her eyes revealing an expression of disbelief.

    Seeing this scene, both the disciples of the Netherworld Hall and the adventurers were stunned and filled with suspicion and fear.

    "Although we do not know the level of the magical treasure in the Saintess''s hand, its power is terrifying. It must be an existence surpassing spiritual artifacts, yet it was shattered by that kid''s fist?"

    "Just how terrifying is his physical body?"

    The looks that everyone gave Qinchuan were filled with shock and a chill of fear.

    "Is this kid even human?"

    At the same time, the remaining eight prayer beads also sensed danger, spinning rapidly. With a whoosh, they flew back to the side of the Netherworld Saintess, no longer daring to reappear.

    "Hmph, is that all there is to it!"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, soaring into the skies and transforming into a towering mountain, stamping down towards the Netherworld Saintess.

    "What''s the Netherworld Hall good for, what''s Mend Heaven Sect good for? In front of this young master, even dragons must coil up, and tigers must lie down. The one who can kill this young master has not yet been born."

    Qinchuan transformed into a massive mountain, his divine might overwhelming and terrifying.

    "Suppress!"

    This punch was mighty and heavy as if it weighed ten thousand juns. It could split mountains and rocks, reverse rivers and seas, and violently crashed towards the Netherworld Saintess. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Netherworld Saintess was sent flying backward, crashing hard onto the ground as a gush of fresh blood spurted out.

    "Whoosh¡ª¡ª"

    "How is this possible, this kid is so strong! Even the Saintess is no match for him!"

    All of the disciples of the Netherworld Hall stopped their actions, struck with terror, standing agape at the scene before them.

    Just when everyone thought the dust had settled, they discovered that the Netherworld Saintess had not been knocked down by this punch, but had once again risen into the air.

    Standing in the void, she was immensely furious, her hair standing on end, her white robes fluttering without wind, and a tangible murderous intent flowed from her eyes as she looked down at Qinchuan, word by word.

    "You forced my hand!"

    The aura of the Netherworld Saintess was like a rainbow, her black hair flying about, and beneath the white veil, her face was extremely cold.

    Having said that,

    the aura around the Netherworld Saintess began to rise.

    "Boom¡ª"

    At that moment, it was as if the Netherworld Saintess had broken some sort of shackles, her aura bursting forth suddenly, with the pressure around her body climbing steadily.

    In her eyes, there seemed to be a golden vortex swirling, emitting a dazzling light that was captivating, and her aura continued to climb.

    In no time at all, she broke through the Spirit Martial Realm, stepping into the Dao Palace Realm.

    "Originally I did not wish to draw too much attention, but since you keep pushing me, even at the risk of being discovered by this world today, I will kill you here!"

    The Netherworld Saintess came from the Upper Realm. Because this world restricts Cultivators of the Spirit Martial Realm from entering, she had compressed her own Cultivation Level within the Spirit Martial Realm.

    While other people from the Divine Wilderness could break through to the Intermediate Stage of the Dao Palace Realm with no issue here, coming from the Upper Realm, if she were to break through to the Dao Palace Realm after releasing her seal, it would be extremely easy to attract the attention of the Great Dao Laws of this world. That''s why she had always suppressed her Cultivation Level to the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.

    But today, Qinchuan''s strength was beyond her expectations, and she had to forcefully unlock her seal and break through to the Dao Palace Realm.

    After reaching the Dao Palace Realm, her aura did not stop rising. In no time, her aura had advanced from the Early Stage to the Intermediate Stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    The Netherworld Saintess, upon breaking through to the Intermediate Stage of the Dao Palace Realm, was terrifying. The filth and bloodstains on her body from the great battle were cleaned up by the steaming Mana and True Qi.

    Standing in the void, she was clad in white as pure as snow, with a transcendent and proud aptitude, merging with the heavens and earth, exerting an innate pressure, resembling a Heavenly Goddess from the Upper Realm, looking down upon the ants of the Lower Realm.

    Those who merely caught a glimpse of her from afar instantly felt their spirits captured, trembling in fear.

    In fact, she was indeed from the Upper Realm, the pampered girl of the Mend Heaven Sect.

    She glanced at the crowd with disdain, her golden pupils exuding strands of authority, as if ready to devour the souls of the onlookers.

    The Netherworld Saintess''s delicate hand formed a gesture, and she cast a spell. Soon after, a bright divine light shot out from her palm.

    "Mysterious Spirit Inheritance, Mend Heaven Divine Palm!"

    Qinchuan stood resolute, his Innate Qi surging, the hair on his body standing on end as he sensed a great pressure.

    Although the Mend Heaven Palm and the Mend Heaven Divine Palm differed by only a single word, Qinchuan understood the gap between them.

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    It possessed unparalleled power. At its extreme, one could grasp the stars and eclipse the sun.

    Furthermore, this Mend Heaven Divine Palm also integrated the legacy of the Mysterious Spirit Giant God.

    The Mysterious Spirit Giant God was a true God from Ancient Times. Although the Netherworld Saintess had only grasped a trace of the Giant Spirit God''s Divine Intent and had not fully mastered the Mysterious Spirit Divine Power, the terrifying power within was nonetheless incomparable.

    "Boom!"

    The Mend Heaven Divine Palm swept across, and upon the clash of the two, a terrifying noise erupted, and the heavens and earth shook.

    As expected,

    Qinchuan was swept away by this palm.

    His body flew backward, tracing an arc, before landing precisely on the back of a Pixiu statue near the Bronze Gate.

    Qinchuan was covered in blood. At that moment, he felt as if his bones were broken and his organs displaced. Just one move had caused him grave injuries.

 Chapter 446 - 446: Just So-So

    "Big brother!"

    "Young Master Qin!"

    Seeing Qinchuan sent flying, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Xiao Changfeng among others exclaimed in shock. They swiftly shot forward, leaping onto the back of the Pixiu and surrounded Qinchuan, asking with concern.

    They were now locked in such a fierce battle with Netherworld Hall that it had become a fight to the death. Now, Qinchuan was their greatest reliance; if even Qinchuan were defeated, their fate would be grim.

    Yet Qinchuan himself seemed unscathed, enduring the severe pain that felt as if his body was falling apart, and stood up. Waving his hand dismissively, he said indifferently, "It''s nothing. She''s not qualified to kill me."

    The opponent was a powerhouse from the Upper Realm, having already broken through the Great Emperor, far surpassing Qinchuan in controlling and developing the physical body in this life. She had only suppressed her Realm to covet the Spiritual Treasures within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Facing the opponent''s full-force attack in the Dao Palace Realm, she had employed the Supreme Divine Abilities of Mend Heaven Sect and fused them with a trace of the heritage of the Xuan Ling Giant God.

    Without calling upon the power of the Emperor Soul, without the aid of Magical Treasures, and relying solely on the physical power of the Spirit Martial Realm, he was not strong enough to oppose her.

    If Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul were not trapped in slumber, he might still have a chance to fight.

    However, relying merely on his physical power, he would likely have difficulty dealing with the Netherworld Saintess.

    But although his Emperor Soul was deep in slumber, he still had the Heaven Devouring Cauldron and the Supreme Dao Lotus in his hand. He believed that the presence of these two Magical Treasures in the world would suffice to suppress the opposition.

    Yet he wasn''t prepared to use these two items unless it was absolutely necessary.

    Qinchuan showed no fear. Standing on the back of the Pixiu, he looked disdainfully across the Eight Desolates as the Innate True Qi within his body circulated rapidly to swiftly repair his injuries.

    "The heritage of the Xuan Ling Giant God, the Mend Heaven Divine Palm, is only so-so," said Qinchuan with his black hair standing on end, looking calmly at the Netherworld Saintess. If the opponent were a native of the Divine Wilderness, and had struck him a severe blow, he would have regarded her differently.

    However, it was unfortunate that the Netherworld Saintess was merely someone from the Upper Realm who suppressed her own Realm, employing Divine Skills and Divine Heritage.

    If they were on the same level, or even now, if he were to reveal certain trump cards, Qinchuan believed that killing her would be as easy as squashing an ant.

    "What! You''re actually still alive!" The Netherworld Saintess was shocked and horrified to see Qinchuan standing up again.

    "This palm of mine, which merged the essence of my cultivation of the Mend Heaven approach over tens of thousands of years, is something that no one in my sect could withstand! It''s impossible for you to be still alive!"

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    But soon she regained her composure, realizing that since Qinchuan also came from that place in the Upper Realm, he must have some skills as well.

    Yet while the two were speaking, everyone failed to notice that as Qinchuan stood upon the Pixiu, blood slowly trickled from his body. As it dripped onto the Pixiu, the bloodstains surprisingly merged rapidly into the body of the Pixiu and vanished.

    "Hmph, let''s not even talk about you; even if Mo Wentian that old man himself were to come, he could not do a thing to this young master," Qinchuan said with a sidelong glance, speaking indifferently.

    "You... dare to insult the elder, you impudent brat seeking death!" The Netherworld Saintess''s willow brows turned upside down, and lightning burst from her beautiful eyes as she shot a look at Qinchuan. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Mo Wentian was indeed the elder of her Mend Heaven Sect, and Qinchuan''s insolence had provoked her to rage.

    She attacked once more, her palms turning into white jade, and a brilliant and terrible divine light swept across from her hands. She exerted all her strength, intending to slay Qinchuan.

    At that moment, however, an anomaly arose.

    Just as Qinchuan''s blood seeped into the stone Pixiu and the terrifying divine light swept over, suddenly, a dazzling rainbow light burst forth from the mouth of the Pixiu.

    The rainbow light, as swift as lightning and as forceful as thunder, collided directly with the divine light unleashed by the Netherworld Saintess.

    "Boom!"

    A collision between the two sides emitted a terror-inducing aura that shook heaven and earth, dazzling light flared, resplendent and blinding.

    "Did that Pixiu come to life?"

    "It really came to life!"

    At that moment, everyone was stunned, staring wide-eyed at the Pixiu before them, thoroughly shocked.

    The Pixiu was an ancient fierce beast of legend, and all thought it was just a stone statue; no one expected it to truly come to life.

    The entire body of the Pixiu transformed into a golden hue, strands of gold-like fur standing on end, towering in front of the bronze door, emanating a majestic aura without anger.

    Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess''s eyes burst with astonishing and fervent light, shining upon the Pixiu.

    Both understood at the same time that the Pixiu wasn''t alive, but it had absorbed enough essence blood to awaken the remnant soul that lingered within this stone statue.

    The Netherworld Saintess was overjoyed, for the Pixiu guarded this place, forever holding the bronze door closed. Unless they defeated the remnant soul within it, they would never be able to open the bronze door.

    Now.

    The remnant soul of the Pixiu had emerged, bringing them one step closer to opening the bronze door.

    The Pixiu guarded the bronze door, and now awakened, its first act was to engage in slaughter, to annihilate all people.

    "Roar!"

    It let out a terrifying roar, the sound turned into tangible ripples, rolling out in waves, instantly sweeping away countless martial artists.

    Then, it spread its wings, flapping its huge wings, and a tail as strong as a golden rod swept towards Qinchuan and the others behind it.

    The Pixiu was a mighty creature, renowned in the era when divine demons roamed in ancient times, an invincible existence in the world, never before has anyone dared to stand on its back.

    "Be careful!"

    Qinchuan roared, his figure burst into motion, concentrating all of his physical power into his fists, and struck towards the tail that was sweeping over like a golden iron rod.

    "Bang!"

    Qinchuan felt as if struck by a heavenly god''s warhammer, an overwhelming force from the opponent''s tail.

    The power of this Pixiu was not the slightest bit inferior to the full-power strike of the Netherworld Saintess, who had broken through to the Dao Palace Realm and merged the mystical heritage of a giant spirit, employing the Mend Heaven Divine Palm.

    Qinchuan''s whole body was once again thrown backward, smashing with a thud against the bronze door.

    The bronze door, originally covered in thick dust, now echoed with a crisp and melodious sound as Qinchuan struck it, and countless specks of dust fell, revealing the original appearance of the bronze door.

    The door was carved with dense and mysterious symbols.

    Qinchuan gazed intently, his expression solemn, for these symbols were exactly the same runes he had seen on the stele within the Heavenly Demon Forest.

    "These are some kind of script."

    He saw, in a worn corner of the bronze door, a shape that matched precisely with the bronze fragment he had acquired from Gu Shi.

    Although Qinchuan was swept away by the Pixiu, he was unharmed, which angered the beast. Its eyes shot out brilliant light, like copper bells staring at Qinchuan, locking onto him as its mountain-like body once again pounced towards him.

 Chapter 447 - 447 Pixiu

    "You little brat, today is your day of death!"

    Seeing the pixiu suddenly turn its head to attack Qinchuan, the Netherworld Saintess also cried out sharply and soared into the air. With an immortal''s graceful posture, her flawless white jade palm came crashing down like a mountain collapsing, striking towards Qinchuan''s chest from both the left and right, in sync with the pixiu.

    The pixiu dove down sharply, its lion claws shining sharply with a chilling gleam, reaching towards the top of Qinchuan''s head with a piercing screech.

    Fourteen prayer beads materialized around Qinchuan, encircling his waist and flashing with a dazzling divine radiance, like the stars in the heavens.

    "Imperial!"

    Qinchuan opened his mouth wide, using the powerful Imperial Character Spell Decree, a technique for commanding magical treasures from ancient times.

    At his command, the fourteen prayer beads whistled forth, transforming into a burst of brilliant stars, and crashed towards the two attackers.

    Although these fourteen beads looked identical to the Netherworld Saintess''s lifebound weapon, they were merely spiritual artifacts replicated from her weapon''s template, lacking both its power and material quality.

    However, now that Qinchuan had activated the Imperial Character Spell Decree, the fourteen prayer beads unleashed an overwhelming force, stirring the heavens and earth so much that for a moment, they seemed to possess the might of her lifebound weapon.

    "Boom!"

    "Boom!"

    "Boom!"

    In an instant, explosions erupted non-stop, countless bursts of divine light detonating in front of the bronze door, their blinding brightness filling the world with shock.

    The fourteen prayer beads, once activated, emitted a terrifying presence, but because the Imperial Character Spell Decree was so heaven-defying, the beads eventually exploded just like Qinchuan''s long spear, shattering to pieces.

    But his goal had been achieved, he had successfully blocked the terrifying assault from the beast and woman.

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    Pixiu, let''s strike together and kill this boy first!" ordered the Netherworld Saintess coldly, her hair fluttering as her eyes brimmed with endless murderous intent.

    However, the pixiu only had a remnant soul within its body and after awakening, it mostly retained its instinctual bloodlust, paying no heed to human words.

    "Roar!" The pixiu let out an angry roar and surprisingly spat out a divine rainbow, attempting to obliterate the Netherworld Saintess.

    It was completely in a state of frenzied rage!

    "Wretched beast, how dare you attack me," said the Netherworld Saintess, her demeanor icy as her robe fluttered, her gaze filled with boundless intent to kill.

    But the pixiu didn''t care who she was; its aura was as majestic as a rainbow, releasing soundwaves from its mouth, striking towards the Netherworld Saintess. At the same time, its tail, stiff like a golden cudgel, swept across the Eight Desolates, creating a terrifying whirlwind that pressed down on Qinchuan.

    "Suppress!"

    The Netherworld Saintess cried out sharply, and at the same time, she called out, "Qinchuan, let us join forces to kill this beast and open the bronze door!"

    "Hmph, you witch, always flip-flopping. This young master scorns any alliance with you."

    Just a moment ago, the Netherworld Saintess was working with the pixiu to kill Qinchuan, but since the pixiu was too proud to heed her, she then proposed that Qinchuan join her to defeat the pixiu.

    With such fickleness, how could Qinchuan possibly believe her words?

    As he spoke, radiant light emanated from Qinchuan''s body, with Great Dao Rune Patterns surfacing and sinking around him. He raised his palm and struck, a golden palm imprint descending from above, aiming at both the pixiu and the Netherworld Saintess.

    In that instant, it was as if deities were warring in this world, where light and shadow, path and dharma dazzled brilliantly, scattering in all directions, resulting in a shocking and tumultuous battle among the three.

    This was a battle for life or death, bloodshed aplenty. Both were injured, the pixiu''s golden fur now dyed red with blood. No one retreated, as the intense battle among the three became even more fierce.

    "Crack!"

    Qinchuan was the first to succumb, struck in the chest by the pixiu''s claw, he flew backwards, his ribs fractured.

    Qinchuan had fought his way here, encountering eight guards after entering the city and battling them, slaughtering several Dao Palace powerhouses in succession, later facing the Devouring Sword Formation, and finally battling to this place with the Netherworld Saintess.

    After fighting continuously for several days and nights, his physical body began to show signs of fatigue.

    Adding to the fact that one was a person from the Upper Realm suppressing his Realm to descend, and the other was a remnant soul of an Ancient Fierce Beast, his Emperor Soul was currently in a deep slumber.

    When he was swept away, a Bronze Fragment flew out from Qinchuan''s body, shooting straight toward the bronze door; this was the Bronze Fragment he initially acquired from the Gu Shi.

    After the Bronze Fragment was blown away, it flew back precisely to the damaged area of the bronze door, as if something was drawing it there, and securely returned to where it was missing.

    Upon closer examination, it fit seamlessly, without any sign of irregularity, as though it had always belonged there and had never fallen off in the first place.

    However, the battle between the Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu was still ongoing. Apart from Qinchuan, no one noticed this small detail.

    Just as that piece of Bronze Fragment returned to its original position, an anomaly suddenly arose.

    Suddenly, the bronze door burst forth with a brilliant radiance.

    Then, this bronze door suddenly emitted a rumbling sound.

    This sound seemed to come from the Nine Heavens, profound and intense, almost as if it originated from the end of the time river, carrying a strong sense of loneliness and desolation.

    The rumbling phenomenon was clearly audible to everyone.

    "What''s happening?"

    "What just occurred?"

    This question surfaced in everyone''s minds.

    At that moment, everyone stopped in their tracks and looked towards the bronze door. Even the Pixiu halted its assault at that moment, its eyes shooting out intense flames as it looked over.

    "The Bronze Door!"

    "The Bronze Door has opened!"

    The man wearing a Heaven Devouring Beast mask from Netherworld Hall exclaimed in shock.

    By then, everyone had noticed that the bronze door had cracked open slightly.

    The strange phenomenon they had just witnessed was the sound of the bronze door opening.

    "What kind of heaven-defying existence lies behind this door?"

    "What treasure that attracts countless talented geniuses is it exactly?"

    Netherworld Hall had prepared for decades to open this bronze door, even devising poisonous schemes and massacring the talented to acquire their Essence Blood. Now, the answer was about to be revealed.

    "It''s about to show its true face."

    Everyone held their breath, not daring to even breathe heavily, their gazes intensely fixed on the gap in the center of the bronze door, their eyes shining with divine light, trying to see what lied behind it.

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    As if sensing the divine light from the Cultivators, a blinding halo suddenly flickered within the gap, assaulting everyone''s eyes.

    The next moment, a piercing scream abruptly filled the air.

    "Ah!"

    "My eyes!"

    "I''ve been blinded!"

    A halo burst out from behind the bronze door, piercing through space and directly impaling the eyes of the Cultivator who attempted to peer through, fortunately not having used his Divine Sense to probe, or he would have been met with an immediate backlash, leading to death and the dissolution of his path.

    Seeing this scene, a chill ran through everyone''s heart, and they inwardly felt fortunate for not trying to spy on the other side.

    Just as the bronze door opened a crack, at the very beginning of this ancient road, the central city in this region suddenly experienced a slight tremor.

 Chapter 448 - 448: Spiritual Treasure

    Just as a gap opened in the bronze gate, a faint tremor occurred at the very beginning of this ancient path, at the center of this area''s city.

    The next moment, the slight tremor grew stronger and finally turned into a violent shaking.

    The city''s tremors became more intense, with crumbling walls and ruins continually falling off, the whole city starting to collapse, unbelievably beginning to crumble apart.

    At that moment, the headless ancient corpse that had always hung atop the city walls suddenly moved.

    Above the city, the Immortal Binding Ropes that had remained unbroken for ten thousand years snapped one after another at this moment, turning to ash, as the ancient corpse, sealed for countless years, was finally freed from its seal.

    No one knew of this drastic change that had happened at the distant city gates, as more people were anxiously watching the bronze gate.

    Along with the thunderous anomalies, the bronze gate gradually opened.

    At first glance, a dazzling light emitted from behind the door, like a sun, blindingly bright, making it impossible to see the secrets hidden beyond.

    Qinchuan was closest to the bronze gate, and as the gap of the door gradually widened, he activated his movement technique, his body shooting out instantly, merging into the dazzling divine light, and he completely disappeared in the end.

    Seeing Qinchuan disappear, everyone immediately reacted, with cultivators and martial artists shouting at once,

    "The bronze gate is open! The Spiritual Treasure has appeared!"

    "Quick, charge!" Many martial artists, unwilling to be left behind, rushed toward the bronze gate in a frenzy.

    "The ultimate secret of this world has appeared¡ªwhoever obtains this Spiritual Treasure will gain the legacy of an ancient deity."

    At that moment, everyone surged toward the bronze gate, afraid to be one step behind. They had entered the great tomb to seek the legendary Spiritual Treasure of this world, and now that the treasure had appeared, they were all stirred with excitement.

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    Though not many believed in the true existence of the legacy of an ancient deity in this world, the Spirit Martial Secret Realm was indeed a relic from the era of ancient gods and demons. Even without the deity''s legacy, the Spiritual Treasure that gathered the forces of this world to seal it was likely extraordinary.

    The disciples of the Netherworld Hall had intended to block everyone from entering, but at that moment, the Netherworld Saintess suddenly spoke out loud, "Everyone, enter the bronze gate and find the Spiritual Treasure!"

    Instantly.

    All the disciples of the Netherworld Hall could no longer be concerned with anything else and surged towards the bronze gate.

    Even that Pixiu-like creature seemed to regain a hint of reason, no longer rampaging in all directions. Its form shrank abruptly and it flew across the sky, its entire body disappearing into the gate.

    This bronze gate seemed like a portal through time and space; countless martial artists and cultivators entered it without causing the slightest ripple. The halo behind it remained as serene as ever.

    In the end, only Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ding Hao were left on the field.

    The three of them seemed to have no interest in the so-called Spiritual Treasure.

    "Miss Xian''er, little sister Huo''er, aren''t you going in?" Ding Hao asked.

    Ling Xian''er shook her head, her figure graceful, her eyes bright and teeth white, "We did not come for the Spiritual Treasure."

    As Ling Xian''er spoke, her gaze was fixed on a Demon Pool before them.

    Ji Huo''er noticed her abnormality, her eyes blinking as she asked, "Senior sister, is it in this Demon Pool?"

    Ling Xian''er did not speak, but indifferently nodded her head. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ding Hao was solemn; he had known earlier that the two were not here for the so-called Spiritual Treasure, but with another purpose, and now, it seemed that they too had come in search of something.

    And that something was very likely within this Demon Pool.

    However, this Demon Pool appeared calm on the surface, but the water was blood-red. At a glance, it was profound and distant, truly peculiar.

    But just then, Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er exchanged a glance and leaped into the pool together, diving downwards. Before long, they vanished without a trace.

    At this moment.

    Qinchuan stepped forward alone and entered the Bronze Gate.

    A burst of golden light erupted before his eyes, blindingly bright as if he had plunged into a golden ocean. Subsequently, he felt an endless stream of terrifying auras sweeping past him.

    As he traversed the passage, a colossal peak appeared before his eyes, grand and vast, stretching endlessly, piercing into the clouds with astonishing might.

    "What a massive mountain peak!"

    Qinchuan exclaimed in awe as divine lights flickered on the cloud-shrouded mountain body, dazzling and resplendent with golden brilliance.

    An ancient road led to the summit, paved with bluestone, serene and sacred.

    "That''s the spiritual light released by the Spiritual Treasure! The Spiritual Treasure is on top of the mountain!"

    With a resolute air, Qinchuan urged his movement technique, forging ahead alone towards the clouds above.

    Demon Mountain was so magnificent; once inside, the peak was out of sight. All that met the eye was an endless expanse of grey-brown rocks, as if they were drenched in fresh blood.

    Numerous Martial Artists followed behind Qinchuan, engaging in intense battles from time to time.

    The Netherworld Saintess, Pixiu, Heaven Devouring Beast, Bovine Monsters, Xiao Changfeng, and others pushed their movement techniques to the extreme, like a dazzling ray of light piercing the void, racing towards the summit in unison.

    After entering the clouds, vision narrowed, and the world became a vast expanse of white. It was as if one was in the midst of chaos.

    In this place, Divine Sense was greatly suppressed. Before long, Qinchuan felt as if he was the only person left in this world, unable to see any other beings.

    He was engulfed in solitude, surrounded by desolation, as though trapped within the rivers of time, where time lost all meaning, millennia passing in a blink.

    Reliant on his initial memories, Qinchuan continued to press forward.

    His movement technique unfolded rapidly, running through this timeless space, unaware of how much time had passed.

    It seemed as distant as a thousand years, yet also like a moment''s breath. Finally, he pierced through the fog, reaching the center of the chaos.

    In the center of chaos, a jade box that shimmered with flowing light and radiant colors floated peacefully.

    "Is the Spiritual Treasure inside this?"

    A thought struck Qinchuan, "The source of the treasured radiance that attracted countless gifted prodigies here, it''s this!"

    Without time for further thought, he reached out and embraced the jade box into his chest.

    The jade box had an ancient and melodious aura, its texture verdant and cool to the touch, seemingly made from some mysterious jade. Countless mysterious Dao Magic and Divine Intent surged into him.

    The box was sealed, leaving the treasure inside a mystery.

    Just as he was about to open the jade box,

    "Scoundrel, put down the Spiritual Treasure!"

    Suddenly, a terrifying yet splendid, shocking and horrific Sword Qi shot out of nowhere from the white expanse of the world, accompanied by a rough voice.

    Qinchuan''s eyes hardened, and he unleashed his Physical Divine Power, shattering the Sword Qi with a palm strike.

    As his palm destroyed the Sword Qi, the world around him transformed dramatically.

    The rising mists at that moment dissipated, sinking into the earth, and the world returned to its original state.

    All around, the landscape took on a dark reddish hue, and the pungent scent of blood rushed to his nose.

    Below the earth, gorges crisscrossed with gushing blood, the horrifying streams emerging from the ground, coloring the entire mountain peak with a blood-red hue, while above the azure sky, demonic clouds loomed.

    Such a vision was unmistakably a scene from Human Purgatory.

 Chapter 449 - 449: Treasure Snatching

    In front of Qinchuan stood a gray-brown stele, its surface smooth and exuding an ancient simplicity with no inscriptions, yet it carried an everlasting sense of antiquity.

    Behind the stele lay a boundless sea of clouds. Qinchuan''s eyes burst with blazing light, attempting to pierce through the sea of clouds, but all that met his gaze was chaos, reminiscent of the world at dawn, untainted by karma, and not stirred by mortal desires.

    Continuous blood flowed from the base of the stele, spreading in all directions and staining the entire mountain red.

    "No wonder, the crimson water in the Demon Pool at the foot of the mountain... The pool must be connected to this place!"

    "Could it be that something terrifying is suppressed under this Demon Peak!?"

    Qinchuan''s expression grew solemn as he pondered the likelihood, throughout an entire Era, the bloodstains on the Demon Peak had not dried and blood was still flowing. There was no other explanation except for the terrifying beings suppressed here since Ancient Times.

    "Who knows what terrifying existence is suppressed beneath this Demon Peak, sealed by a small world for tens of billions of years, yet still able to maintain such a fierce life force, with fresh blood flowing incessantly."

    "Qinchuan, hand over the Spiritual Treasure."

    Not far away, a Dao Palace Realm Cultivator from Netherworld Hall, wielding a longsword, glared at Qinchuan with a solemn gaze, eyeing the jade box in his hand, and shouted angrily.

    It was he who had secretly launched a Sword Qi ambush at Qinchuan.

    When everyone stepped into this world, they lost contact with one another, and now as the mists dissipated, they were just beginning to regain their senses, and everyone''s figures emerged.

    At that moment, they suddenly heard this fierce shout.

    "What, the Spiritual Treasure is with Qinchuan!"

    Everyone''s gaze turned in unison.

    "Kill this child, snatch the Spiritual Treasure from his hands!"

    The Netherworld Saintess was not far from Qinchuan; seeing him obtaining the Spiritual Treasure first, she was filled with rage and gave a chilling command.

    "Kill Qinchuan and take the Spiritual Treasure!" everyone shouted in unison.

    At this moment, the Netherworld Saintess also made her move, swiftly advancing toward Qinchuan.

    But, at this critical moment, the Pixiu once again fell into a state of slaughter and madness, spitting out divine brilliance and launching an attack on the Netherworld Saintess.

    Those who initiated the encirclement on Qinchuan were not only the disciples of Netherworld Hall but also the talented disciples of other Sects.

    Qinchuan noticed that among those besieging him were Zixiao Sword Sect''s Xiao Fengyu and individuals like the Holy Maiden Ye Ruyu from the Ten Supreme Sacred Lands.

    Ironically, Xiao Changfeng, who initially had a feud with Qinchuan, was watching from a distance and did not participate.

    "Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, Ye Ruyu, are you also going to strike at me?" Qinchuan, holding the Spring and Autumn Brush and standing on the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, emitted a Great Emperor''s aura continuously, with Dao Law Patterns weaving through.

    His hair flying wildly and his robes billowing, he exuded a fierce aura, "Do you really think that by snatching the Spiritual Treasure you can escape the siege of Netherworld Hall?"

    Xiao Fengyu fell silent, clearly understanding that Qinchuan spoke the truth. Even if they took the Spiritual Treasure, given the current situation, it was doubtful they could escape the clutches of the myriad disciples from Netherworld Hall.

    However, they had entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with the objective of obtaining this Spiritual Treasure, and now that the treasure was within reach, how could they willingly give up?

    Dun Kong, a disciple of Tianchan Sect, brought his hands together and conjured a golden Dharma light in his palm, pressing it towards the top of Qinchuan''s head: "Amitabha, Qinchuan benefactor, the Spiritual Treasure has appeared, and those who see it are destined."

    Seeing their demeanor, how could Qinchuan not understand, "Hmph, treasures tempt the heart, but one must have life to enjoy them."

    "Suppress!"

    Qinchuan''s aura surged like a rainbow, his eyes ablaze with light. Golden Fist Shadows condensed, resembling a burning Divine Fire, brilliant and blinding, beyond imagination in power.

    The mountain shook violently, beams of light soared, dazzling Divine Skills were unleashed, causing the space around them to collapse, and the earth to tremble violently.

    "Snap!"

    Qinchuan''s aura was luxuriant as he struck out with another palm, creating a dazzling handprint in the void. The golden palm covered the sky oppressively, instantly sweeping away numerous divine skills.

    Countless cultivators were blown away by Qinchuan''s full-powered strike, plummeting down the boundless peaks.

    Qinchuan moved unimpeded through the Eight Desolates, his presence as majestic as a Descended Heavenly God, swept aside numerous Dao Palace powerhouses. With every rise and fall, Dao Magic danced in the air, causing Dao Palace powerhouses to fall.

    The Dao Palace''s strong were astonished, realizing that it was impossible to overwhelm Qinchuan with numbers alone.

    Although they had already witnessed the great battle between Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess, people did not believe that Qinchuan could withstand so many from the Dao Palace Realm on his own.

    But the reality was that Qinchuan was indeed more than a match for them.

    "If this lad is already this terrifying, just how fearsome would the Netherworld Saintess and Pixiu be?"

    At this moment, a thought surfaced in everyone''s minds.

    "No, although this lad is currently no match for the Netherworld Saintess, she has already forcibly broken through to the Dao Palace Realm."

    "The difference between the Dao Palace Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm might only be one level, but it''s like the gap between martial artists and cultivators, a difference as vast as the clouds and the mud. At the same realm, the Netherworld Saintess is far from being his match."

    It was then that people remembered Qinchuan was still merely a martial artist of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm.

    With the talent to sweep hundreds of Dao Palace realm alone, if allowed to grow, he had the potential to stand proudly over the entire Divine Wilderness. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At this moment, all ceased their attacks, no one daring to advance, their eyes full of horror, their hearts already churning like stormy seas.

    The Netherworld Saintess saw Qinchuan growing ever more valiant in battle, as countless geniuses failed to take him down, she moved toward Qinchuan while dragging the Pixiu along.

    Indeed, as the Pixiu got near Qinchuan, it suddenly caught sight of the Jade Box in his arms.

    Upon seeing the Jade Box, the Pixiu regained a trace of its sanity, immediately abandoning its tussle with the Netherworld Saintess. It spat out a dazzling Divine Rainbow from its mouth, and turned to pounce toward Qinchuan with a howl.

    "Supress!"

    "Roar!"

    At this moment, the Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu, both beast and woman, attacked simultaneously, reaching out toward the Jade Box in Qinchuan''s arms to snatch it away.

    Qinchuan tried to put the Jade Box into the Black Lotus Space, but he discovered that a trace of Dao intent seemed to overflow from this world, blocking the Jade Box from entering the Storage Space.

    Qinchuan surged forward again, wielding the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, sweeping across the sky.

    "Boom!"

    It was like a Tian Lei exploding, causing mountains to sway, with gold and black energies raging wildly, surging around like tidal waves.

    Striking together, the Pixiu and the Netherworld Saintess unleashed a force so powerful, Qinchuan felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him.

    Taking advantage of this mighty force, he turned into an arc, leaping toward the base of the mountain.

    "This kid is trying to escape!"

    Seeing Qinchuan''s movement, everyone quickly understood.

    The Netherworld Saintess also shouted fiercely, "Stop him quickly!"

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    The Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu crossed through the void simultaneously, their forms dazzling as they chased in the direction Qinchuan had fled.

    Just then, an unexpected change occurred.

    At the foot of the mountain, a monstrous divine radiance suddenly burst forth.

    That divine radiance, carrying a hint of divine presence, shot into the sky, brilliant and blinding, locking onto Qinchuan who was escaping through the void, hurling toward him.

    "What!?"

 Chapter 450 - 450 Murderous Intent Fills the Sky

    "What!?"

    As Qinchuan moved through the void, suddenly, his whole body bristled with goosebumps as he sensed an extremely dangerous presence.

    He had traversed nine eras, breached the Underworld, and set foot in the Divine Court, encountering countless dangers, few of which could stir the waters of his heart.

    Qinchuan''s eyes blazed with intense light, piercing through the void, and in the next instant, his expression drastically changed.

    "That is¡ª"

    "A headless ancient corpse?!"

    Qinchuan was utterly shocked, his face revealing an astonished expression.

    He saw that the headless ancient corpse, previously suspended at the peak of the city, had now passed through the bronze door and appeared at the foot of the demon mountain.

    It launched a terrifying beam of divine light, shooting toward Qinchuan.

    This presence was overwhelmingly vast, as if a divine peak was pressing down, clouds above the blue sky scattering away, and all beings below the earth submitting. Everyone felt as if their spirits were about to be sucked away by this divine light, captivated and awestruck, unable to resist the urge to kneel and submit.

    Even the Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu were equally shaken by this frightful presence, stopping in their tracks far away, not daring to advance even half a step, fearing to be affected by the surging divine intent.

    And Qinchuan, the focus of that divine light, bore an even greater pressure than the rest, with the formidable aura pressing over his head. He felt as if thirty-three heavens were weighing down on his shoulders, his legs trembling, yet he stood proud, clenching his teeth and facing the beam of divine light head-on.

    This headless ancient corpse was a descendant of the ancient gods, and although it had only one-tenth of the bloodline, it must still have been dominant in its own right; otherwise, it wouldn''t have been possible for someone to behead it and seal it for eons.

    Fortunately, it had been sealed for hundreds of millions of years, with its divine power long since weakened, otherwise, with its might, it could have annihilated everyone in the flick of a finger.

    The beam of divine light tore through heaven and earth, moving at incredible speed, and it was about to pierce right through Qinchuan.

    As if moved by some supernatural force, Qinchuan suddenly raised the jade box he held in his arms, protecting his front.

    "Sss!"

    Just as everyone thought Qinchuan was about to be pierced by that beam of divine light, they saw the divine intent released by the headless ancient corpse strike the jade box, making a faint sound.

    Then.

    As the unrivaled divine brilliance hit the jade box, ripples of Dao magic spread across the surface of the box.

    And that beam of divine brilliance was actually absorbed by the jade box, disappearing without a trace.

    Immediately afterwards.

    The resplendent jade box suddenly radiated bright light, its surface shimmering with divine glow, with divine decrees winding and flowing on it¡ªbeautiful to behold.

    After a while of luminous movement, the jade box opened by itself. Then, a crystal ball the size of a fist slowly rose from within and floated out.

    "Is this the Spiritual Treasure?"

    "How can it be a crystal ball?"

    All eyes converged on this pure white crystal ball, curiosity flashing in their gaze. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan stretched out his palm and grabbed the crystal ball.

    The moment his palm touched the crystal ball, his whole body shook.

    Qinchuan felt an immense will surge from the crystal ball into his mind.

    In this moment.

    Qinchuan felt his divine sense expand infinitely, vast and serene. Or perhaps, this entire world became as small as a mustard seed space, all under Qinchuan''s divine sense.

    With one glance, he could clearly see the grasslands where they had passed, as the Yin Spirits they had destroyed began to slowly congregate again.

    The endless expanse of desert, beneath the yellow sand, had ant caves crisscrossing in all directions, organized and extensive, and he could clearly feel the demonic ants bustling through the tunnels below.

    In the central area, the city had been destroyed, headless ancient corpses came rampaging along, and the once impregnable city walls had actually been toppled by them.

    The growth of vegetation, the gentle flow of water, everything in this world was within Qinchuan''s grasp.

    "This is¡ª"

    "Could this actually be the crystal core of this world?"

    Qinchuan was suddenly struck with realization, utterly astounded.

    Qinchuan understood that it was not his Divine Sense that could blanket the entire world, but rather it was the crystal ball in his hand that was the core of this world. Everything he had seen and heard was due to the crystal ball''s records.

    With the ball in his hand, the mists around him were heavy, as if he was plunged into the river of time, boundless and desolate, glowing all over, incredibly sacred and mysterious.

    At this moment, he was immersed in an indescribably profound sensation, seemingly becoming the sovereign of this world, with the entire Spirit Martial Secret Realm in the palm of his hand.

    This instant, Qinchuan''s long-dormant Emperor Soul began to slowly awaken under the guidance of the vast and majestic world force.

    As the Emperor Soul awakened, the Black Lotus in his sea of consciousness continually sank and rotated.

    The black petals unfurled, and from within the Black Lotus surged out divine powers like those of grand undertakings, a force akin to the creation of heaven and earth.

    A rich Dao aura gushed from the Black Lotus. In the outside world, countless Dao and magic flowed into him from his forehead, ceaselessly refining his physical body, and the Innate True Qi within him was undergoing earthshaking changes.

    The Innate True Qi entered the Black Lotus and then began to pour out an immense force of Dharma strength.

    That was Innate Dharma strength!

    At the same time, his aura kept soaring. As the Emperor Soul awakened, it also drove the ascension of his realm, breaking through the limits of a Martial Artist, beginning to step into the realm of Cultivators.

    "He is breaking through!"

    The aura emanating from Qinchuan was rising rapidly, startling everyone.

    "This child already possesses such terrifying combat power in the Spirit Martial Realm; if we let him break through, how fearsome might he become?"

    "No, we can''t let him break through; we must strangle him in the cradle!"

    At this moment, this thought simultaneously surfaced in the minds of those from Netherworld Hall.

    Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, and others who held the same thought aimed to snatch the Spiritual Treasure and had already offended Qinchuan. If they didn''t remove him now, they feared endless troubles in the future.

    "Kill this child, we cannot let him take the Spiritual Treasure!"

    Finally, at this moment, someone roared in anger.

    At this moment, everyone sprang into action.

    "Kill!"

    The Netherworld Saintess, Netherworld Hall''s cohorts, Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, Ye Ruyu, and even the Pixiu group charged into the skies, Dao magic dancing, Divine Skills being unleashed.

    At this time, the bronze door was fully open, and Ju Ling and Ju Li of the Titan Ancestral Tribe were the first to step through the door, reaching the summit of the mountain in a few strides. Under the command of the Netherworld Saintess, they swung their fists the size of hills and ferociously smashed them towards Qinchuan.

    At this instant, his physical body erupted, Divine Skills exploded, the heavens and earth changed color, demonic peaks trembled violently, clouds were scattered, ravines flowed in reverse, and blood flowed backward.

    "Hmph, courting death!"

    Qinchuan let out a cold snort; his aura continued to soar. The injuries he had sustained from his previous battle with the Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu were completely healed by the tempering of the Innate Dharma strength, and his entire body became crystal clear and as pure as jade.

    All the impurities in his body had been swept clean, his white robe flapping in the wind, standing above the void with a cold expression, his blood-red eyes radiating the rampant will of Asura. The tangible blood-red intent to kill burst forth, dyeing the entire sky red.

    The world, already like a Human Purgatory, now at this very moment, became even more terrifying, turning into Asura Purgatory.

    He looked indifferently at the people before him, his gaze domineering and all-encompassing, as if he were looking at a pitiful group of ants.

 Chapter 451 - 451 Sudden Enlightenment

    The tall and muscular figure of Qinchuan, his black hair wildly fluttering and his robes rustling as if moved by an invisible wind.

    He held a crystalline Spring and Autumn Calligraphy Brush in his hand, with Asura Evil Qi enveloping the sky and spreading across the fields.

    The aura around Qinchuan was still rising, a critical moment as he was in the midst of a breakthrough into the Dao Palace Realm.

    The Spring and Autumn Brush cut across the void, describing the Nine Heavens with a single stroke, filling the entire sky with the golden imperial might, as heavy as a mountain, sending shivers down one''s spine.

    The Netherworld Saintess and the Pixiu were the first to attack, eight prayer beads transforming into moon wheels flashing with cold light, howling as they approached.

    At this point, the Netherworld Saintess could no longer afford to spare her Lifebound Weapon; she used every method at her disposal, even resolved to completely lift the seal and risk being erased by the Dao itself, rather than fail to eliminate Qinchuan.

    "Roar!"

    The Pixiu roared, shaking heaven and earth, its claws sharp and glinting with a fearsome green light.

    "Boom!"

    The ongoing clashes of both parties generated a violent rumbling that shook the heavens and the earth, with endless divine light exploding in this moment, blindingly bright.

    An inconceivable number of cultivators from the Dao Palace Realm surrounded a single Martial Artist, who not only remained unscathed but even managed to make a breakthrough to the Dao Palace Realm. If word of this got out, perhaps no one would believe it.

    But now, it happened right before everyone''s eyes.

    None dared to take it lightly, the strongest Divine Skills were invoked, Dao Magic pervading the entire void, where clouds of calamity billowed and Demonic Qi surged, this world was trembling!

    Qinchuan stood alone against them all, fighting his way down the mountainside; along the way, rocks crumbled, boulders shattered, rivers flowed in reverse, and Demon Blood stained the azure heavens.

    "Break!"

    As the group fought their way down to the foot of the mountain, suddenly, Qinchuan roared in fury.

    At once, his aura surged like a rainbow, a terrify killing intent soared to the skies, scattering the clouds, his whole body glowing, flashing with golden divine light.

    The Innate Pupils opened wide, seemingly forming golden vortexes that drew everyone into their depths.

    In that moment, all the cultivators attacking Qinchuan felt an immense pressure bearing down on them.

    "This youngster has completed his breakthrough, he''s become a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm!" exclaimed a cultivator from the Netherworld Hall in shock.

    However, Qinchuan had yet to exert his full force; while fending off the attacks of the group, he was actually contemplating and digesting the ramifications of this breakthrough.

    He had contacted the Crystal Core of this world, plunging into a certain state that awakened the slumbering Emperor Soul ahead of time and also triggered a passive breakthrough of his Physical Body to the next Realm.

    This first contact with the world''s Crystal Core brought him a different understanding of the Dao.

    His entire focus was on comprehending the newly perceived Dao of the world, devoting only half his attention to combating the others.

    Finally.

    Someone noticed the anomaly in Qinchuan.

    "He''s still in the midst of an epiphany, not yet fully awakened!"

    "What?"

    Upon hearing a cultivator say this, everyone was greatly shocked, and they observed Qinchuan closely.

    "Indeed, he has not used all his strength, merely relying on his innate fighting instinct to counter our attacks!"

    At this moment, everyone was alarmed, their looks turning to shocked stares at Qinchuan, filled with both anger and fear.

    Anger, because Qinchuan was being too arrogant, too dismissive. While breaking through and being attacked by a multitude, he had yet to halt his advancement but instead had fallen into an epiphany, clearly not taking any of them seriously.

    Fear, because the enemy was just relying on fighting instincts, yet he was still able to remain undefeated under their collective assault.

    "How terrifying would it be if this youngster exerted his full strength? What kind of combat power would he possess?"

    In fact, although Qinchuan was currently utilizing only a fraction of his fighting instincts, these subconscious instincts were accumulated by the Nine Lives Emperor Soul and were even more powerful than Qinchuan''s own strength at this stage.

    The Netherworld Saintess also perceived something amiss at this time, her gaze at Xiang Qinchuan filled with horror and shock.

    "You... you... you''re a Divine Wilderness native?!"

    She was a person from the Upper Realm and had finally detected a clue about Qinchuan.

    Members of the Upper Realm had already penetrated the Dao Palace Realm, progressing from the Spirit Martial Realm to the Dao Palace Realm. In fact, it wasn''t about making a breakthrough but merely lifting a seal. Therefore, when people from the Upper Realm lifted their seal, they didn''t experience any new enlightenment.

    But Qinchuan''s case was clearly a breakthrough, not the lifting of a seal.

    Breakthrough.

    This indicated that Qinchuan was a bona fide native of the Divine Wilderness.

    "No, that''s not right!" The Netherworld Saintess thought hard and immediately discarded her conjecture.

    "If he were a person from the Divine Wilderness Continent, how could he know about Heaven''s South, or the Titan Ancestral Tribe and the Mend Heaven Sect?"

    "Could it be that when he came from the Upper Realm, he was only at the Spirit Martial Realm?" She was now engulfed in confusion.

    "Who in the world is this kid?"

    She would never guess that Qinchuan was someone who had undergone Nine Lives Reincarnation.

    Qinchuan was still in the midst of his epiphany, too preoccupied to address the Netherworld Saintess''s doubts, as his aura continued to soar.

    Soon enough, his aura rose from the early stage of the Dao Palace Realm to the intermediate stage.

    "Dao Palace Realm, intermediate stage, already!"

    All cultivators were solemn.

    "This child''s face-to-face breakthrough across two ranks is truly horrifying."

    Among them, Xiao Fengyu, Xiao Changfeng, and the Ten Absolute Holy Maidens, who had entered this secret realm with Qinchuan, were even more shocked. Just a few months ago, Qinchuan was still at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.

    And now, in just a few short months, he had reached the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm, while they and their colleagues were still at the early stage.

    This even further cemented their determination to eliminate Qinchuan.

    Since they had already offended him, they definitely couldn''t allow him to grow stronger.

    Just then, a disciple from the Netherworld Hall suddenly exclaimed in alarm.

    "No, his breakthrough signs haven''t stopped!"

    "He''s still breaking through?"

    The many cultivators, while besieging Qinchuan, also shockingly discovered that after reaching the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm, his aura hadn''t halted and was continuing to breakthrough.

    "What kind of freak is this kid, breaking through an entire great rank in one go?"

    Everyone''s hearts were filled with immense shock.

    However, compared to the shock brought about by Qinchuan''s consecutive breakthroughs, everyone was more concerned about another issue.

    "This world only allows martial artists of the Spirit Martial Realm to enter, and even if they break through inside, they are only permitted to reach the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm. Forcibly breaking through the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm, he will surely be erased by the rules of this world!"

    At this time, the Netherworld Saintess also looked at Qinchuan in wonder, "What is he trying to do?"

    But she quickly realized, stopped fighting, and called out in her delicate voice, "Everyone stop, let him breakthrough!"

    Hearing the Netherworld Saintess say this, everyone understood her intention.

    This world only allowed for the existence of those up to the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm. Once someone broke through to the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm, they would suffer the merciless extermination of the world''s rules. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If Qinchuan really stopped at the intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm, with the terrifying combat power he had shown, it would indeed be difficult for them to deal with him.

    But he, oblivious to his own peril, wanted to force his way into the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    They no longer needed to take action¡ªthe power of the rules would suffice to eradicate him.

    In that instant, all cultivators withdrew their Divine Skills and did not attack Qinchuan any further, watching him anxiously.

    Even the Pixiu seemed to understand the Netherworld Saintess''s words at this moment; its golden fur fluttered as it stood majestically in the void, its eye-like, bell-large pupils intently fixed on Qinchuan.

 Chapter 452 - 452: 452

    Just a moment ago, people were desperately attacking Qinchuan, hoping to prevent his breakthrough.

    In the next instant, all these cultivators stopped, watching Qinchuan tensely, hoping he could successfully break through to the late stages of the Dao Palace Realm.

    Although Qinchuan fell into an epiphany, his perception of the outside world was crystal clear. He knew exactly what these people were thinking.

    However,

    this time, Qinchuan did not suppress his realm breakthrough.

    Previously, Qinchuan had intentionally suppressed his realm, not wishing to break through too quickly. The main reason was that the martial artist stage is the foundation establishment stage of cultivation; one mustn''t be too eager for quick success in this stage.

    Therefore, he always suppressed his realm, and every breakthrough was due to external stimuli that could no longer be suppressed, only breaking through when it was naturally time.

    But now, having crossed the shackles of the Spirit Martial Realm, breaking through to the Dao Palace Realm, his foundation was incredibly stable, and there was no need to forcibly suppress his cultivation level anymore.

    As for the grinding away of this world''s rules.

    He had come into contact with the crystal core of this world, and indeed, he had come to realize many things.

    While he was still pondering, Qinchuan''s aura surged mightily, finally breaking through to the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    "He''s broken through!"

    "This kid really did it!"

    The many disciples of Netherworld Hall showed strange expressions, discussing fervently.

    Qinchuan''s continuous breakthroughs, from the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial to the late stages of the Dao Palace, would amaze everyone in the outside world, but now, it was happening in the Spirit Martial Secret Realm.

    Breaking through to the late stages of the Dao Palace was challenging the rules of this world. He was sure to face annihilation by the rules.

    "Truly fearless of death, the power of the rules, how could they tolerate an ant''s challenge."

    At this moment, all traces of fear had vanished from everyone''s faces, obviously reveling in schadenfreude, eager to see how Qinchuan would be annihilated.

    Indeed.

    As Qinchuan broke through to the late stages of the Dao Palace Realm, his aura came to a halt, and at this moment, the world also began to shake.

    At this instant, above the heavens, countless dark clouds gathered, a vast demon cloud surging towards the Life Prohibition Zone, bearing down oppressively. The terrifying aura was spine-chilling.

    Within the demon cloud, boundless and terrible pressure was released, howling downwards.

    The invisible force of the rules filled this world, as if gods from above the Nine Heavens had descended, brooking no doubt or resistance.

    At the same time, the headless ancient corpse on the ground seemed to sense something and suddenly soared into the sky, extending its withered palm, shining with divine intent, the power of time lingering, as a vast purple divine mountain congealed, obscuring the sky and sun, like a great range of divine mountains crashing down on Qinchuan.

    "That headless ancient corpse is also attacking Qinchuan!"

    Everyone was alarmed, not understanding why such a turn of events was happening.

    The Netherworld Saintess, with eyes shimmering like water, stood gracefully erect, with a figure like the willow. She knew that the headless ancient corpse was probably also here for that object.

    "It''s not clear what mystical use this object has to make the master value it so!"

    The Netherworld Saintess was lost in her myriad thoughts.

    She had been ordered to come here, and although she had long known about a supreme secret treasure behind the bronze door, from the image provided by her master, she confirmed it was the crystal ball Qinchuan had acquired.

    But she did not know what this crystal ball was, nor did she know the use of this object.

    Now it seems that the function of this thing is far from simple, as even the descendants of gods from ancient times have made their move for it.

    The purple divine mountain obscured the sky; in an instant, the world plunged into darkness as though night had turned into an abyss. A desolate and faint divine intent rippled from within the purple divine mountain. It devoured the essence qi of heaven and earth, turning this world into a divine demon battlefield where endless slaughters surfaced.

    Countless tangible killing intents of deities churned violently, the force of this world''s oppressive rules converged within them, all while pressing down toward Qinchuan Town.

    Seemingly sensing the erasure by divine intent and the power of the rules, the black Dao Lotus within Qinchuan''s sea of consciousness spun wildly, its twelve black petals unfolding, reaching the peak of its bloom.

    At the same time, the Emperor Soul that was awakening inside his sea of consciousness opened its eyes.

    As the Dao Lotus rotated and the Emperor Soul opened its eyes, at that moment, Qinchuan''s body overflowed with boundless mana, surging forth. He was glowing, undergoing a transformation of sublimation.

    "Break!" Qinchuan bellowed.

    The power of the Dao Lotus and the Emperor Soul poured into his Dharma Aspect within the void, making it appear like a war god from the heavens.

    He swung his fists, radiating divine light, and his fingertips gleamed with flashing lightning, a sea of thunder filled with interwoven electric glares, forming a terrifying thunder sea that enveloped the purple divine mountain of the oppressive rules'' force.

    "Bang!"

    Although the headless ancient corpse belonged to the bloodline of the ancient gods, with limited blood and having been sealed for hundreds of millions of years, its current strand of divine intent seemed vast but was merely a show of external strength hiding internal frailty. It was shattered by Qinchuan''s relentless assault, the purple divine mountain was the first to collapse, and the world battlefield dissipated. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At the same time, he stirred the Spring and Autumn Brush in his hand.

    "Shh!"

    A flash of white light suddenly appeared, as the sharp Imperial Might and the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact''s brush stroke descended from the heavens, sweeping toward the headless ancient corpse.

    Now, having broken through to the Dao Palace Realm, mana surged within Qinchuan''s body, capable of fully stirring the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, the power of the Spring and Autumn Brush was unlike any other day.

    "Ting, ting, ting~" The brush stroke of the Spring and Autumn Brush hit the headless ancient corpse, creating a series of tinkling sounds, sparking off a string of brilliant sparks.

    Suddenly, the headless ancient corpse was sent flying out by Qinchuan''s hit, out through the bronze gate.

    "What?"

    "Did this kid actually defeat that headless ancient corpse?" Everyone was shocked, their eyes wide open and mouths agape, stunned by Qinchuan''s heaven-defying actions.

    At this very moment, the Netherworld Saintess also felt a bit of pressure, "This child is too strong!"

    Faced with the headless ancient corpse left from ancient times, she wasn''t certain she could withstand it at the same realm, yet Qinchuan managed it effortlessly.

    "Incredible, he''s not suppressing his realm, his true realm is merely the Dao Palace Realm!"

    Although the purple divine mountain had dissipated, the power of the rules did not diminish in the slightest; at this time, the boundless force of rules took on a tangible form, streaks of divine brilliance, rays of dawn stretching mile upon mile, like a golden ocean, spreading across the sky, waves surging, threatening to engulf Qinchuan.

    Seeing this, Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, the Ten Absolute Holy Maiden, and many Netherworld Hall disciples could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

    "Even if you''re strong, you ultimately can''t match the rules of this world!"

    "What good is a peerless genius if he cannot grow? In the end, an unripe peerless genius is nothing but an illusion."

    Everyone kept their distance, afraid of being swept away by this immense force of rules.

    Qinchuan''s body shone brightly, his vast Dharma Aspect emerged, and from his palm surged a purple Thunder Blade, continuing to press against the rules'' force around him.

    Everyone''s lips curled up in derision and mockery.

    "Ridiculous, trying to challenge the force of the rules, attempting to break through the late stage of the Dao Palace, and now even wanting to shatter the rules."

    "Truly arrogant."

    The crowd watched from afar, voicing their disdain, "The rules of this world cannot be challenged, not even by a peerless genius!"

 Chapter 453 - 453 Siege

    Qinchuan''s gaze was torch-like, a detached brilliance spilling from his eyes. He stood on the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, his one hand grasping the crystal core of this world, while his other swayed the Celestial Brush.

    His entire body was like jade, crystal clear, with strands of hair like lightning, and his whole being enveloped in violet Lei Mang. Mana surged into the Celestial Brush, and a roaring waterfall emerged from the void.

    The waterfall, like a galaxy, exhibited the Five-Colored Divine Light; it was majestic and beautiful, covering the sky and earth of this world, rushing towards the force of the laws above his head.

    "Boom!"

    The collision between the waterfall and the force of the laws resulted in a thunderous noise that rocked the heavens, triggering a fearsome and horrific energy fluctuation.

    A hurricane swept across the surroundings, shattering boulders and reversing the flow of rivers.

    The divine brilliance twinkled in the sky, unbearably dazzling, blocking everyone''s vision and Divine Sense.

    "Too terrifying, too horrifying!"

    Everyone watched in shock as the vast and supremely oppressive Karmic Force in the void sent shivers down their spines.

    "Indeed, it''s the force of laws condensed from a world!"

    At the same time, the Netherworld Saintess, Xiao Fengyu, Dun Kong, and others also let out a sigh of relief. Under this terrifying pressure, no one could survive.

    "This kid ultimately died, a victim of his own arrogance," Xiao Fengyu, holding a longsword, squinted and said.

    Dun Kong clasped his hands together, "Had he not forcibly tried to break through to the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm and drawn the world''s laws to slay him, we might actually not have been his match."

    The seductive Yao Rao, Holy Maiden Ye Ruyu, with eyes like rippling autumn waters, said, "It''s also unknown which sect''s genius disciple he was. Logically, with such a terrifying talent, he should have been famous throughout the entire continent by now, yet oddly his reputation is not prominent."

    As she spoke, the seductive Holy Maiden licked her lips, adding, "Such a youth, destined to reach the pinnacle of the Divine Wilderness Continent, dying so abruptly, is truly a pity."

    The Netherworld Saintess''s expression was icy as she stared intently at the dazzling divine light, planning to compete for the Spiritual Treasure as soon as the brilliance faded.

    Just as everyone thought Qinchuan had perished, the dust settled, and the radiance dissipated.

    Everyone froze again.

    Qinchuan''s figure emerged from the void.

    All around, the force of the laws still churned powerfully, but those golden laws had become incredibly dim, as if they were about to vanish at any moment.

    In contrast, Qinchuan''s aura was rainbow-like, with mana bursting forth from the center of his forehead like two waterfalls, dazzling and splendid.

    "How is this possible?!"

    "He''s actually coexisting with the force of laws!"

    Everyone cried out in unison, their mouths agape in shock as they stared at Qinchuan, unable to express the astonishment in their hearts.

    "No, the force of laws of this world has weakened!"

    At that moment, the Netherworld Saintess exclaimed. As a person from the Upper Realm, who had feared attracting the attention of the world''s laws, she had never explored the Dao of this world before.

    Seeing Qinchuan able to withstand the laws of a world, she no longer held back and let her Divine Sense invade this world, and she immediately discovered something abnormal.

    The rules and the Great Dao of this world were rapidly weakening!

    The Netherworld Saintess instantly understood, "This world is going to collapse!"

    In fact, the moment Qinchuan obtained the crystal core of this world, he felt as if he was overseeing the entire situation, and he had already realized that the rules and the suppression of the Great Dao in this world were rapidly fading.

    If at this time, martial artists outside the Spirit Martial Great Tomb were to observe, they would discover that the suppressing force emanating from the tomb was decaying at an extremely fast rate. At this moment, even a Dao Palace Realm powerhouse who wished to forcibly enter the secret realm would be able to succeed.

    It was precisely because he discovered this secret that he dared to be so reckless, disregarding the power of the Laws and forcefully breaking through.

    As the power of the Laws weakened increasingly, void rifts kept opening above the Demon Peak, causing constant massive tremors and emitting terrifying violent shaking.

    At this time, many cultivators finally came to understand.

    "Run!"

    "Is this world about to collapse?"

    Some cultivators cried out in alarm, their voices filled with fear and horror.

    "Escape!"

    "This place is the core region of this world. Once this world collapses, this area will be obliterated."

    At this moment, no one cared about Qinchuan anymore; everyone started moving, activating their movement techniques, shooting towards the base of Demon Peak to escape for their lives!

    Knowing that the Spiritual Treasure was on Qinchuan, they could still snatch it back after leaving this world. If they didn''t rush to leave this place at this time, they feared they would be crushed along with this world.

    Although the power of this world''s Laws was getting weaker and weaker, the space was collapsing continuously, and the danger was increasing.

    The Netherworld Saintess also made a quick decision. Her body floated up, standing barefoot on Ju Li''s shoulder, exquisitely aloof and detached, "Let''s leave this place first!"

    Unlike the continuous collapse of this world, the space outside the Bronze Gate was expanding continuously.

    "Quick, move! The world inside the Bronze Gate is collapsing, but outside it is expanding. Just get through this Bronze Gate and there will be a way to survive."

    Xiao Fengyu moved with Sword Control, his speed the fastest, darting ahead of everyone, shooting towards the direction of the Bronze Gate.

    His feet atop the longsword, he tore through the void, making a roaring sound as he came close to passing through the Bronze Gate.

    Suddenly, another unexpected change occurred.

    A palm imprint flickering with purple Lei Mang descended from the sky dazzlingly, striking directly towards Xiao Fengyu''s head.

    The speed of the palm imprint was too fast and it came too unexpectedly, having calculated early and sealed off all of Xiao Fengyu''s routes of retreat.

    With a "bang," Xiao Fengyu was hit by the palm imprint, his body exploding and blood scattering across the long sky.

    Immediately after, one could see Qinchuan''s proud figure slowly descending from the void, landing in front of the Bronze Gate, his posture erect, standing arrogantly.

    "Hmph, today, no one shall live to leave!"

    Qinchuan stood in front of the Bronze Gate, his Dharma Aspect leaning against heaven and earth, Laws surging, Great Dao Laws coiling around his waist. Even though they were extremely weak, they seemed to still want to grind him to dust in this world.

    Emperor Soul''s eyes burst with a terrifying glow as Asura''s killing intent surged from his Innate Pupils, shooting towards everyone.

    As the cultivators came into contact with his frightening eyes, their hearts would involuntarily thud violently, feeling as if their spirits were being captured by the other, utterly horrified.

    "Qinchuan, what do you intend to do?" the Holy Maiden cried out in shock. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Dun Kong was not far off, with hands pressed together in prayer, "This world is about to shatter. When the space here collapses, no one will be able to survive."

    Qinchuan let out a chilling laugh, as cold as frost, bone-chilling, "What does it matter if the world shatters, if the space collapses? It so happens this young master loathes getting his hands dirty and scorns dealing with you ants personally. Hence, let you all die in despair during the spatial collapse."

    "The moment you acted against this young master, you all had one foot in the Underworld. All of you will be buried here!" Qinchuan''s words were wildly arrogant and domineering. At the critical moment, he actually blocked the exit, intending to kill everyone trapped in this place!

 Chapter 454 - 454: Dominating the Eight Directions

    Those people struck at Qinchuan with deadly intent to seize the treasures; naturally, Qinchuan could not let this group leave the place unscathed.

    The cultivators also realized that, like a War God blocking the bronze gate, if this continued, they all would be buried here in the end.

    At the same time, the spatial collapse of this world became more and more severe. Amidst the intense compression, countless cracks in the void appeared, emitting Chaos Qi, which devoured numerous martial artists.

    "Let''s all attack together and kill this kid!"

    Seeing there was no way out, everyone shouted in unison.

    Many martial artists unleashed their Divine Skills and movement techniques, withstanding the oppressive force of the spatial compression, advancing to kill Qinchuan.

    At the same time, a disciple from Netherworld Hall shouted.

    "Holy Maiden, please make your move and kill this kid!"

    The Netherworld Saintess stood elegantly on the giant''s shoulder, her expression also quite unsightly.

    She had not expected Qinchuan to be so audacious, to think that he alone could block everyone''s way out.

    "Kill!"

    The Netherworld Saintess, light as a feather, floated towards Qinchuan, her palm wind sharp, her divine light abundant.

    In the void, a firework-like splendor of divine light continued uninterrupted, forming an endless curtain of rain, covering the heavens and assaulting Qinchuan''s Dharma Aspect, submerging him within this curtain of rain.

    All at once, everyone erupted into action. At this critical juncture, the power they released was incredibly terrifying.

    When breaking the formation and fighting over treasures just now, everyone had held back somewhat out of caution.

    But now that Qinchuan was blocking the way out by himself, the many cultivators dared not hold back any longer, and their first attacks were their strongest strikes.

    Over Dun Kong''s head emerged a huge Purple Golden Alms Bowl, from which countless purple flames spewed forth like a massive volcano, endless magma erupting.

    This, too, was a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    The War God''s figure was like water, vanishing from the spot in an instant, moving like a fluctuating light shadow and rapidly darting around.

    The remaining cultivators all simultaneously used their strongest survival techniques, with various glows flashing. Over a hundred Magic Artifacts flew out, the strongest being Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, and even the weakest were Spiritual Artifacts.

    "Hmph! How dare the light of a firefly vie with the brilliance of the moon?"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, his golden fingers tracing through the air, releasing the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.

    "Pft!"

    In front of the Spring and Autumn Brush and the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts refined by Great Emperors, the numerous Magic Artifacts shattered like porcelain upon contact, exploding into pieces.

    Qinchuan''s Dao Magic was abundant as he grasped hold of Dun Kong''s Purple Golden Alms Bowl. The volcano-like Magic Artifact was immediately caught in Qinchuan''s hand.

    In just an instant, Qinchuan forcefully snatched the other party''s Magic Artifact. Following that, his Divine Sense invaded, erasing Dun Kong''s and Tianchan Sect''s remaining Divine Intent, while his Divine Sense penetrated it, refining the Purple Golden Alms Bowl in a flash.

    "You¡ª"

    But before he could finish his sentence, Qinchuan''s golden fingers traced a path like a razor-sharp blade.

    Dun Kong was not cut in two, blood gushing out. At the same time, a tinkling sound came from behind Qinchuan.

    Everyone looked and saw that the beautiful head of the Holy Maiden had, at some point, been severed by Qinchuan and dropped to the ground.

    The crowd was shocked; Qinchuan was as fast as lightning, and no one had noticed when he beheaded the Holy Maiden.

    Qinchuan''s growth was too defiant of the heavens, already far beyond their comprehension.

    "Pft pft pft!" The sounds of countless explosions rang out as many cultivators'' bodies suddenly burst apart, turning into a mist of blood.

    "The spatial collapse of this world has reached its limit; it''s about to be destroyed!" the cultivators exclaimed in terror. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Now that the space was collapsing and Qinchuan was blocking the exit, truly there was no escape, leaving everyone in utter despair.

    "Are we really going to be buried here?"

    Just then,

    suddenly, with a deafening boom, a violent aura surged up once more.

    The Netherworld Saintess''s aura was continuously breaking through and soaring.

    Dao Palace Intermediate Stage!

    Dao Palace Late Stage!

    Life Spring Early Stage!

    Life Spring Intermediate Stage!

    The Netherworld Saintess merged with the heaven and earth, her white robe fluttering, her hair moving without any wind, and terrifying light shot from her eyes. Her realm was rapidly advancing, and in an instant, she had broken through the Life Spring stage, reaching the Myriad Manifestation Realm.

    "What''s happening?"

    "How could the Saintess be breaking through consecutively!?"

    The people of Netherworld Hall knew the Saintess was formidable, but they had no idea she was from the Upper Realm. They saw her aura rising continuously and didn''t understand what was happening.

    "She''s unsealing her seals!"

    Qinchuan was solemn, for without the power of the rules in this world, he had been able to break through the rules, but there was no suppressing force left for the Netherworld Saintess; she was now awakening, unsealing her seals.

    "No, we can''t let her completely unseal the seals!"

    A glint of light flashed in Qinchuan''s eyes as he simultaneously brought out the Spring-Autumn Brush, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, and the Purple Golden Alms Bowl he had just seized.

    "Break!"

    The Spring-Autumn Brush cut through the void, and above the azure sky, a vast Divine River stretched from the horizon, like a glorious galaxy, dazzling and splendid.

    The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone transformed into a Thunder Pool, the purple Lei Mang filling the whole heaven and earth, turning this world into a boundless thunder marsh.

    The Purple Golden Alms Bowl, still in its volcanic form, spewed flames and pressed towards the Netherworld Saintess.

    The three Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts were brought out at the same time, the Asura Emperor Soul produced a trace of Netherworld power, infusing it within them, representing a terrifying might and Dao magic.

    The Netherworld Saintess exuded a pure brilliance, like the moon in the night sky, incomparably sacred, with rays of light overflowing and auspicious colors falling, seemingly a Guanghan Fairy herself.

    "Ants, you dare to make a move against this palace!"

    The Netherworld Saintess now confirmed that Qinchuan was not from the Upper Realm but a native of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    In her eyes, the natives of Divine Wilderness Continent were no different from ants, and today, she was driven to such a state of disarray by one, filling her with boundless anger.

    Her aura rose swiftly, and in a moment she had reached the Dragon Transformation Realm Early Stage.

    The Netherworld Saintess waved her palm, and eight Lifebound Weapons thundered out.

    "Boom!"

    The power of the Lifebound Weapons was closely related to the master''s strength, and now that the Netherworld Saintess''s realm had reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, the might of the Lifebound Weapons was incomparable to before.

    The Moon Wheel, transformed from the Prayer Beads, collided with the three Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, instantly sending them flying.

    The Netherworld Saintess struck the three Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts away with one blow, pressing her advantage. She stepped out onto empty air, transforming into myriad streams of moonlight and charging towards Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan stood resolute, the Netherworld Saintess''s continually rising realm was putting immense pressure on him.

    But, at this point, he couldn''t afford to shrink back in the slightest.

    "Kill!"

    Qinchuan''s aura was like a rainbow, suddenly a Giant Cauldron appeared in his hand.

    At the critical moment, he activated the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    Instantly, the Giant Cauldron turned into a colossal beast, boundless and dazzling Divine Intent burst forth, forming a barrier of light that engulfed the Netherworld Saintess inside.

 Chapter 455 - 455: 455

    The world was on the brink of collapse, and Qinchuan knew that the Netherworld Saintess would surely employ the most powerful attack in an attempt to break through his blockade.

    Therefore, he took the initiative to strike, and his move was the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, a Divine Artifact.

    The full name of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron was the Domain Suppression Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, which belonged to the Drunken Hermit of Prison Mountain, serving as his personal Magic Artifact. As its name suggested, once wielded, it could suppress a domain and devour the heavens and the sun.

    The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron transformed into a towering and majestic Demon Eye, wild and heavy. The ink-colored body of the cauldron was branded with the Ten Ferocious Beasts Imprint, as if it carried the Emperor''s will of its master.

    A powerful suction emanated from the cauldron, and strands of blue radiance burst forth, sprinkling across the firmament and forming a screen of light that submerged the Netherworld Saintess within it.

    Everyone gasped in amazement; its aura was too vast. Merely a trace of its leaking pressure made it difficult for people to stand, causing them to kneel on the spot. Additionally, with the space collapsing, under the double pressure, several Dao Palace experts exploded into bits, blood spattering all around.

    The Netherworld Saintess was shocked and panicky.

    "Domain Suppression Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron?!"

    "What is your relationship with the Drunken Hermit of Prison Mountain? Where did that old fellow go? How did he end up entrusting his personal Magic Artifact to you?" she demanded fiercely.

    At this moment, she had also discerned the origin of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron and shouted her questions in a voice filled with resentment and fury. It was evident that she harbored deep grudges and hatred toward both the artifact and its master, the Drunken Hermit of Prison Mountain.

    Qinchuan had not expected the Netherworld Saintess to recognize the Drunken Hermit and the Divine Cauldron and seemed to have a grievance with him.

    At the same time, he also understood why he felt a flicker within the cauldron when he unleashed it earlier.

    It turned out that enemies were especially envious when they met.

    "Back then, that old man Prison Mountain had one of his arms severed by a senior brother and fled to who knows where. He was hunted by my senior brothers for tens of thousands of years. We thought he was dead. Who would have expected he escaped to the Divine Wilderness Continent and even left behind his legacy here!" the Netherworld Saintess realized as she saw the Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, finally answering the doubts that had puzzled her.

    She thought indifferently, "No wonder. This boy is clearly a native of the Divine Wilderness, yet he knows about matters of the Upper Realm, and his talent is so remarkable; it turns out he was a disciple taught by that old man!"

    At this point, she had mistaken Qinchuan as a successor to the Drunken Hermit of Prison Mountain.

    Qinchuan moved as well at this moment. Indeed, after leaving for some time, the Drunken Hermit showed up before him again, missing an arm, but Qinchuan had not inquired about it at the time.

    Unexpectedly, today he had accidentally learned the answer: it turned out Prison Mountain had a conflict with the Mend Heaven Sect. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Meanwhile, the Netherworld Saintess felt the pressure of the Divine Cauldron becoming increasingly strong, so much so that it made it hard for her to breathe.

    She dared not take it lightly.

    Back then, she was still young and did not participate in the great battle, but she had witnessed everything with her own eyes. She had seen over a hundred senior brothers besiege that old fellow, yet still, dozens perished under this Divine Cauldron. In the end, it was only the eldest senior brother who sacrificed his own Essence Blood to forcibly sever one of Prison Mountain''s arms.

    In the end, if not for the intervention of their ancestral master, they would have struggled to survive under this Divine Cauldron.

    Now, although the Divine Cauldron was without its master''s control, its brilliance remained. Pitted against her sect, it released its full Divine Power, which must have had something to do with the battle all those years ago.

    With that thought, a spherical magic artifact suddenly appeared in her hand, and she threw it forcefully. The artifact swelled upon encountering wind, soaring into the void, and forthwith, the void erupted with countless vast thunderbolts. Purple thunder blades darted through the void, ultimately forming a majestic gateway shimmering with dazzling purple light.

    "Ju Ling, Ju Li, let''s go!"

    The Netherworld Saintess exclaimed and was the first to dash into the gateway, vanishing in an instant.

    The two Titan Ancestral Tribe giants, Ju Ling and Ju Li, followed her, stepping through the gateway in just two strides.

    She was well aware that in this world, with her strength at the Dragon Transformation Realm, she stood no chance against the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    But breaking through to the Dragon Transformation Realm in such a short period of time was already her limit, advancing further to Saint level or above would truly attract the attention of the Divine Wilderness Dao, and at that time, without the need for the Divine Cauldron to refine her, the Dao itself would be enough to annihilate her.

    At this critical moment, the Netherworld Saintess activated the Summoning Teleportation Formation, teleporting herself back to the Upper Realm.

    The Netherworld Saintess had come with full confidence, having laid out her plans for more than a decade, vowing to seize the fortunes of this world.

    Yet unexpectedly, in the end, it was all in vain; she had merely made a bridal dress for Qinchuan, and now she was fleeing back to the Upper Realm with her tail between her legs.

    The Netherworld Saintess, naturally aggrieved at being driven back, left a cold and stern voice from beyond the gateway: "Qinchuan, I have remembered you. The grudge of today, I will surely reclaim!" After leaving behind these harsh words, there was silence.

    Qinchuan watched her retreating figure with indifference. With a Summoning Teleportation Formation at her disposal, she wished to leave, and he, in his current state, was still not capable of stopping her.

    After the Netherworld Saintess and the two Titan Ancestral Tribe giants stepped into the transportation formation, the gateway of the formation rapidly shrank and vanished.

    "Saintess, wait for me!"

    Although the members of the Netherworld Hall did not know where the Netherworld Saintess was headed, they saw her tear open the void, which must be an escape route. They promptly shouted and followed, with the Heaven Devouring Beast and You Canghai being closer and activating their movement techniques, they were the first to cross the shrinking gateway. With giant strides, they crossed over, and in the moment before the gateway disappeared, they too were absorbed into it.

    He made it through, but not completely; an arm and a leg were severed by the rapidly shrinking gate of the void, and remained forever in the Lower Realm, spewing blood profusely.

    The rest of the disciples from the Netherworld Hall did not make it through the gateway and were instead caught in the devastating sword formation of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, realizing all too late that they had been abandoned, they were filled with utter despair and sorrow.

    "Young Master Qin, we are willing to submit and follow you, please spare us!"

    Seeing that they had been abandoned by the Saintess, and as Cultivators began to plead with Qinchuan for mercy, seeking a way to live, hoping he would open a passage.

    These people were terrified and chilled to the bone, not even considering that just moments before, they had joined together in an attempt to kill Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, a bunch of useless trash, what use would it be for this Young Master to have you follow him?" Qinchuan looked down upon the Eight Desolates.

    At the same time, the collapse of this world accelerated at a visibly faster pace.

    Space was compressed, manifesting substantial oppressive forces, countless void cracks tore open, Chaos Qi spilled out, pressing down upon the heads of the Cultivators, and another group of Cultivators unable to withstand such terrifying pressure exploded on the spot.

    Since the World Crystal Core of this world had been taken by Qinchuan, and the world was on the verge of collapsing, Qinchuan did not delay further. He cast a spell to retrieve the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    "Let''s go!"

    Qinchuan retreated explosively, completely exiting the Bronze Gate. At the same time, he activated his Dharma Aspect, deploying Supreme Divine Power to move the Bronze Gate, sealing the exit once and for all.

    Most of these people were disciples of the Netherworld Hall; they had participated in the Devouring Sword Formation ambush, and they had also attacked him, killing countless Martial Artists. Qinchuan had no hesitation in abandoning this group to their fate.

 Chapter 456 - 456: 456

    As soon as Qinchuan had sealed the bronze door, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er rose gracefully from beneath the Blood Pool and landed steadily beside him.

    Both were in a sorry state, with their clothes torn and tattered, and dreadful wounds gaped on their arms, indicating that they had survived a battle to the death.

    In Ling Xian''er''s hands was a blood-red lotus, its flowers blossoming radiantly, as if forged from fresh blood.

    "Wow haha, what''s going on here!"

    Below the Demon Pool, the two had sensed something was amiss, and after plucking the blood-red lotus, had not stopped for a moment before breaking the surface. Ji Huo''er was shocked to discover that the world was collapsing right after they emerged from the Demon Pool, and she cried out aloud in panic.

    "A great catastrophe has befallen this world; it''s about to collapse," Ding Hao had been waiting at the bronze door for the return of Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er and now joined them at Qinchuan''s side, explaining with a worried expression.

    "What on earth happened behind the bronze door?" Ling Xian''er''s face also showed a horrified startle as she turned towards Qinchuan.

    The world was undergoing such a drastic change, likely related to what lay behind the bronze door.

    "Forget about that for now, take refuge inside the Divine Cauldron!" Qinchuan didn''t elaborate further, summoning the Divine Cauldron and ushering Ding Hao and the others inside to avoid the dangers brought on by the world''s collapse.

    Inside the bronze door, space was collapsing rapidly. Even for the likes of Qinchuan and the Netherworld Saintess, there would be no chance of survival if they were caught within.

    Outside the bronze door, the world''s space was expanding rapidly. Theoretically, everyone still had a great chance of survival, but the dangers were unpredictable, and ordinary Cultivators could still be erased if they were caught in it.

    Ding Hao and the others had grave looks on their faces, aware of the danger. After a slight surprise learning that the cauldron in Qinchuan''s hand was a Divine Artifact, they promptly leaped into it, not daring to hesitate.

    The double-winged demon tiger had also stayed by Ding Hao''s side, waiting for Qinchuan''s return, and now it spread its wings and flew into the cauldron.

    Just then, a booming sound erupted, and a dazzling, brilliant light exploded before their eyes, turning the world into a realm of light and shadow. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Void Turbulence, the collapse of great principles, the wild scrambling of Dharma Patterns, and terrifying spatial rifts opened wide, swallowing everyone inside the bronze door.

    Across the vast lands of the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, many Martial Artists had not yet entered the Central Area or the bronze door.

    At that moment, they too were completely shattered by the terrifying energy released by the explosion of this world.

    This world finally shattered completely.

    Boom!

    The entire Spirit Martial Secret Realm exploded, collapsed, and finally vanished, as the world''s fracture released terrifying energy that spread far and wide. A fierce wind blew through, dismembering countless Fierce Beasts in the Spirit Martial Forest, felling trees, and sending boulders flying.

    The ancient bronze road that had meandered for billions of years was also completely blown away in this massive explosion.

    What was once a lush and misty primeval forest had now become ruins, leaving behind nothing but endless black soil, the aftermath of the explosion tearing open the land.

    The potent energy spread throughout heaven and earth, causing the land to shake violently.

    To the far east, Flying Swallow City, Tianqing City in the Central Region, Giant Elephant City to the south, Taiyuan City to the far west, as well as countless Sects'' retreats, numerous Great Emperors and Quasi-Emperors all sensed this fearsome energy, opening their eyes wide with shock.

    Then, these Great Emperors either shot forth terrifyingly bright lights from their eyes, trying to penetrate the mysteries, or made gestures and calculations, vainly hoping to see through heaven and earth to discern the catastrophe. But the heaviness of the mists rising in this world muddled the fates, plunging everyone into bewilderment and chaos.

    "What''s going on?"

    "What happened?"

    Spirit Martial City was closest to the Spirit Martial Secret Realm. With news of the emergence of the Spiritual Treasure from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb having spread, more and more prodigies from various families had gathered there, awaiting the opening of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb to enter.

    At that time, the energy from the explosion of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was the first to reach them, and Spirit Martial City, under this terrifying force, was like a boat in a vast ocean, with its walls shattered by the blast and countless buildings destroyed.

    "Spirit Martial Great Tomb has collapsed!"

    "Spirit Martial Great Tomb has collapsed!"

    Finally, someone discovered the anomaly first and cried out these horrifying words.

    Instantly, it caused a huge commotion; all martial artists in Spirit Martial City were deeply shaken, unable to believe it.

    As a secret realm, the Spirit Martial Secret Realm had existed here for countless years. How could it suddenly collapse?

    At this moment, all martial artists in Spirit Martial City activated their movement techniques, their mounts galloping and soaring, rushing towards the location where the Spirit Martial Secret Realm used to be.

    But,

    when the numerous martial artists arrived at the location where the Spirit Martial Secret Realm was supposed to be, the place had indeed turned into a void. After the massive explosion, nothing had been left behind.

    "The Spirit Martial Great Tomb really has collapsed, leaving nothing behind!"

    Many martial artists only then truly believed, feeling extremely shocked and terrified, but also immensely relieved.

    They had originally been attracted by the Spiritual Treasure and had planned to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, but it was still half a month away from reopening, so they had not yet had the chance to enter it.

    No one imagined that this secret realm, standing for hundreds of millions of years, would actually collapse completely.

    If they had arrived half a month earlier, chances were they would have been caught up in it and torn to pieces by this terrifying energy.

    "Is anyone still alive here?"

    At this time, a martial artist murmured to himself.

    What exactly had happened inside the Spirit Martial Secret Realm to cause it to collapse so suddenly? If someone had survived, perhaps they could find out the answer.

    "How is that possible? How could anyone survive the collapse of an entire world?"

    Another martial artist shook his head and said, "Everything in that world has turned into nothingness. No one could have survived that powerful explosion."

    "I also think it''s impossible. The explosion of a secret realm, strong enough to destroy the walls of Spirit Martial City, if someone was at the center of it, they would have to endure such a powerful force. No one could survive that..."

    The martial artist hadn''t finished speaking,

    when suddenly,

    a bloody hand burst through the soft earth.

    The next moment, a mud-covered man crawled out from the soil - none other than Qinchuan.

    "Damn it! I didn''t even get into the Divine Cauldron, how could it explode already!"

    Qinchuan crawled out of the earth, spitting out a mouthful of dirt and unusually swearing.

    The Divine Cauldron was a Divine Artifact from the Upper Realm, capable of stabilizing regions and devouring heavens, so naturally, it could withstand the explosion of a secret realm. He never intended to resist the force of the world''s explosion himself but wanted to use it to protect against the collapse of this small world.

    Only, he hadn''t expected that right after Ding Hao and the others entered the Divine Cauldron, and before he had a chance to enter, the world had already completely collapsed.

    If he had been luckier, it would have been fine, and he might have survived unscathed. But unfortunately for him, his luck was extremely bad, and he was subsequently swallowed by two void fissures.

    If he were not the second strongest Asura Divine Body in the world, and had not awakened two organs of his incomplete Innate Body, it would have been difficult to survive this calamity.

    In the end, he even had to use the power of the Emperor Soul to stabilize his physical body, with Dao Lotus anchoring his spirit, to barely withstand the pressure of this small world''s collapse, but it still left him in a very sorry state.

 Chapter 457 - 457 Safe Return

    "How... how is that possible?"

    "The world has shattered, the Dao collapsed, how could this kid still be alive after such a terrifying explosion?"

    All were shocked and people began to ask questioningly, "Kid, what exactly happened in this secret realm, why did it suddenly collapse?"

    "What is the spiritual treasure inside the secret realm? Who took it in the end?"

    Qinchuan glanced at the crowd, not bothering to deal with these people.

    Although he knew the twists and turns of the process, he was under no obligation to explain to them.

    Compared to how Qinchuan survived, more people cared about the whereabouts of the spiritual treasure in the secret realm.

    At this moment, a cultivator looked at Qinchuan with an unpleasant expression.

    "No one can come out from a collapsing world like this, I reckon this kid stole the laws of this world''s creation, the spiritual treasure must be on him."

    Some cultivators even bluntly asked, "You little brat, did you get the treasures from the Spirit Martial Secret Realm?"

    Although many cultivators had the thought of killing Qinchuan to take the treasures, with so many people watching, no one took the initiative to strike.

    Qinchuan was still unclear about what the surrounding martial artists and cultivators were thinking, but he didn''t care at all, busying himself with searching for something in the mud.

    "What is this kid doing?"

    The onlookers, seeing Qinchuan suddenly making such movements and seeming to search for something in the fresh mud, were puzzled and unsure.

    "Could he be looking for some treasure?"

    "A world has collapsed, the terrifying energy fluctuation, what kind of treasure could possibly be left? Even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact would probably not survive, and only those from the Spirit Martial Realm were able to enter, there shouldn''t be a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact there, right?"

    A martial artist shook his head and said, "Hey, could this kid have been shocked silly? In this pile of ruins, what could he possibly find... what...?"

    But before he could finish speaking, he saw Qinchuan pull a Giant Cauldron out from the mud, and the martial artist stood there, dumbfounded, staring at the Divine Cauldron in Qinchuan''s hands.

    "Holy shit, there really were treasures left behind?" everyone exclaimed.

    At that moment, Ji Huo''er was the first to jump out of the cauldron, landing obediently beside Qinchuan and patting her flat chest.

    "Oh my god, such a terrifying explosion, even I felt the shock of the void shattering while inside the cauldron, luckily there was your Divine Cauldron to protect me, otherwise Huo''er would have been a goner."

    Qinchuan glanced at Ji Huo''er''s flat chest and said indifferently, "It''s not big to start with, if you keep slapping it, there really won''t be anything left!"

    Upon hearing this, Ji Huo''er got anxious instantly, "You bad brother, what did you say!"

    She rushed at Qinchuan with claws and teeth bared, grabbed his arm, and chomped down with her small mouth.

    "Ow, my teeth!"

    Qinchuan''s physical body was extraordinarily strong, and even without using mana, he almost shattered Ji Huo''er''s teeth, causing her to wail in pain.

    At this time, Ling Xian''er gracefully leaped out and, like a fairy, landed beside Qinchuan, bowing slightly, "Thank you, Young Master Qin!"

    Ling Xian''er dressed in flowing white robes, had a graceful figure, bright eyes and white teeth, willow-leaf-shaped eyebrows, truly resembling an immortal fairy.

    Originally, after Ji Huo''er came out of the Divine Cauldron, the crowd thought it was exceptionally strange, and now seeing another fairy-like beauty emerging, their eyes were glued to her.

    As for the Divine Cauldron itself, no one was paying attention anymore.

    At this moment, someone shouted loudly.

    "Holy shit, beauties are falling from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb!"

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    "Yes, right beneath this soil, there is a fairy from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. Everyone, start digging fast!"

    Initially, the crowd was somewhat tempted when Qinchuan unearthed a Great Cauldron from the soil, but their hearts stirred even more at the mention of a fairy.

    At this time, everyone started to dig together, hastily and desperately competing for the soil beneath their feet, afraid that others might unearth something first.

    "Eh! A headless mummified corpse!"

    Within moments, someone had excavated a headless mummy from the soil.

    "What a pity it''s not a fairy. However, we can indeed dig something up, everyone, keep it up, we might even find a magic artifact!"

    The person who had dug up the headless ancient corpse, fearing bad luck, tossed the body far away and continued to dig deeper.

    But he didn''t know that he had just missed out on a tremendous opportunity through such sheer luck.

    However, at this moment, everyone thought, "Since bodies have been unearthed, the explosive power of this world may not have been as devastating as imagined. Perhaps there really are treasures!"

    The news spread far and wide. Soon, over the ruins, everyone had heard, and countless cultivators were frantically digging through the now barren soil, starting a treasure hunt.

    Qinchuan, however, collected the headless ancient corpse without any change in expression, then quietly left the area riding a double-winged demon tiger with Ding Hao and the others.

    This mummified corpse was exactly the one that had once been hanging above the city walls, the one with one-tenth of Divine Race bloodline and had been sealed for ages.

    When the Bronze Gate opened wide, the seal on the ancient corpse with the Divine Race bloodline shattered, allowing it to break free from a billion years of sealing.

    Afterward, it fought a great battle with Qinchuan inside the Bronze Gate for the World Crystal Core.

    But the Divine Intent within the ancient corpse had burnt out, and Qinchuan swept it away with a single move.

    The world inside the Spirit Martial Secret Realm turned into nothingness, everything had perished, yet surprisingly, this mummified corpse remained intact, testament to the strength of its physical body.

    Although Qinchuan had not anticipated any immediate use for this thing, it was, after all, a descendant of the Gods, so he collected it, thinking it might be of significant use in the future.

    Qinchuan and his companions rode the double-winged demon tiger toward Spirit Martial City.

    Not far from their departure, suddenly a terrifying yet familiar aura emerged from ahead.

    "Clang¡ª"

    A crisp and reverberating phoenix cry echoed from the end of the sky, belonging to the Red Luan.

    The double-winged demon tiger, having coalesced within the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, where the Dao Palace Realm was the strongest existence, had never before experienced such a terrifying oppression. Although the Red Luan was still tens of thousands of miles away, it was already trembling uncontrollably, its massive body collapsing into a heap.

    The Red Luan also sensed Qinchuan''s aura and sped towards him at an incredibly fast pace.

    In just a short while, the massive body of the Red Luan appeared in front of everyone.

    The Red Luan landed gracefully in front of Qinchuan and his companions, and several figures dismounted from its massive body.

    Glancing over, Qinchuan recognized them as Qin Xiaoyu and Zhou Xi.

    Following the Red Luan, another flying mount was seen flapping its wings vigorously as it flew from the direction of Spirit Martial City. It was the Eldest Prince Li Zhi and the three others, Tian Tuo the Elder, and Chen Baidao with his crippled foot.

    It seemed that they were traveling together, but Li Zhi''s flying mount was far too slow compared to the Red Luan, hence why it was left far behind.

 Chapter 458 - 458 Qin Xiaoyu

    "Brother! Are you alright?"

    Qin Xiaoyu and Qinchuan''s father, Qin Zhan, had ventured into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb early on, never to return.

    Since childhood, she had depended on Qinchuan for survival and could be said to rely heavily on him.

    Initially, when she heard that Qinchuan was going to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, she was very frightened; her father had never returned from this secret realm, and she worried that Qinchuan would meet the same fate.

    Therefore, after Qinchuan entered the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, she had been attentively following any news about the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Today, when she heard the news that the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was collapsing, she was utterly devastated, overcome with grief, and she rushed here at the first opportunity.

    As the Spirit Martial World fell apart, so too began the collapse of Qin Xiaoyu''s internal world.

    However, she hadn''t expected that Qinchuan would return unharmed.

    Now that she had suddenly seen Qinchuan, she immediately threw herself into his arms, her tears and snot streaming down her face, crying and laughing at the same time.

    "They said the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had collapsed, I thought you... I thought you..." Qin Xiaoyu sobbed inconsolably.

    Qinchuan glanced at her and noticed that her progress had been astoundingly fast; she had actually stepped into the Spirit Martial Realm, and in terms of cultivation speed, she was even slightly quicker than him.

    However, seeing her cry like a pear blossom bathed in rain, he sighed in his heart; after all, she was still a child of eleven.

    He gently tapped her nose tip with his finger and said with a smile, "Your brother is an invincible great devil who stands shoulder to shoulder with gods; how could I die so easily?"

    Qin Xiaoyu''s tears turned into laughter, "Brother is not a great devil!"

    In the following days, Qinchuan stayed in a guesthouse in Spirit Martial City, refining Great Dao Pills.

    When Qinchuan was in Tianqing City, he had refined two hundred Great Dao Pills, all of which had already been distributed for use by the cultivators nurtured by the Eldest Prince.

    With the aid of the Great Dao Pills, two cultivators had managed to break through the shackles of the Dragon Transformation Realm and ascend to the Saint Realm. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It may seem inconsequential that only two people successfully broke through to the Holy''s Realm, but that was already a breakthrough rate of one percent.

    Ordinarily, the chance of advancing from the Dragon Transformation Realm to the Supreme Saint Realm was one in ten thousand. Now, out of two hundred people, two had succeeded, increasing the likelihood of success by a full hundredfold.

    The Eldest Prince, aware that Qinchuan would spend little time in Tianqing City in the future, had collected a large amount of materials and kept them with him.

    After spending ten days and nights, Qinchuan finally refined all the materials into Great Dao Pills ¨C a grand total of thirty thousand. If we go by the one percent success rate, these thirty thousand Great Dao Pills could produce three hundred new saints, which would lead to a qualitative leap in the military strength of the Tianyuan Nation.

    Subsequently, Chen Baidao took the Great Dao Pills back to Tianqing City ahead of time, continuing the preparations for the saint cultivation plan.

    Now, after his experience in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Qinchuan felt as if an invisible hand was manipulating everything from the darkness; he even suspected that his nine lives'' reincarnation might also be controlled by that formidable dark power.

    He now needed to rapidly increase his own strength and gain control over the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.

    To accomplish this plan, he needed to support the Tianyuan Nation and massively produce saints.

    During this period, he had also roughly learned about the developments in the outside world over the past few months.

    Within the Tianyuan Nation, the Jiuli Ghost Sect had been eradicated, and the remaining small sects and factions had all pledged allegiance to the Imperial Family or the Fiery Sky Lineage.

    There was news from the Fiery Sky Lineage too, suggesting that Netherworld Hall and the Jiuxiang Ancient Country were not ready to give up. After the great battle, they had again sent people to infiltrate the Burning Heaven Sect, employing both soft and hard tactics, attempting to break into the Refining Spirit Valley, but they were stopped by the ancestor of Burning Heaven.

    Additionally, Dongfang Zhen had also been successfully rescued by Chen Baidao and has now arrived in Tianqing City.

    He and Gongshan Wu (Chou Wu), both possessing the Immovable Vajra Body, under Qinchuan''s guidance, indeed achieved late blooming success, with their strength and Realm rapidly growing.

    In just a few short months, Dongfang Zhen broke through the Dao Palace Realm and successfully entered the Life Spring Realm, while for Gongshan Wu, although his Meridians had been previously damaged, was fortunately treated personally by Qinchuan. Turning misfortune into a blessing, his talent rose another level, and now he has also successfully reached the Peak of the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm.

    At the same time, a major event occurred between the four Ancient Kingdoms during these few months.

    Two months ago, Taiyuan Ancient Country and Jiuxiang Ancient Country formed an alliance in Han Shan, pledging mutual support. The following month, Taiyuan Ancient Country and Jiuxiang Ancient Country both declared war on Great Yan Ancient Country.

    Great Yan Ancient Country sent Envoys seeking help from Tianyuan, and the two agreed to discuss forming an alliance in Spirit Martial City to jointly resist Taiyuan and Jiuxiang. Eldest Prince Li Zhi represented Tianyuan Nation in full authority at this alliance gathering, which was also the important reason for his presence here.

    Qinchuan was a bit surprised upon learning this news.

    The Great Yan Ancient Country was located in the far east, separated by Tianyuan Nation from the far west Taiyuan Ancient Country; they did not even share borders.

    Only Tianyuan Nation and Jiuxiang Ancient Country shared borders with the other three kingdoms. If Taiyuan and Jiuxiang formed an alliance, their most direct target should have been Tianyuan Nation, not the distant Great Yan Ancient Country.

    "Why would they suddenly target Great Yan Ancient Country out of the blue?"

    While Qinchuan remained puzzled, suddenly, the Sound Transmission Stone within his Dao Lotus buzzed faintly.

    A thought flashed through Qinchuan''s mind.

    This Sound Transmission Stone was originally obtained from the Forbidden Army of Great Yan Ancient Country by Ye Xuanji, who, for the sake of easy communication, left another stone with Ye Xuanji.

    Following Qinchuan''s instructions, Ye Xuanji went to Great Yan Ancient Country to gather information and now, presumably, he had some useful news.

    Indeed.

    From the other end of the Sound Transmission Stone, Ye Xuanji relayed a message that made Qinchuan''s heart stir.

    The Great Yan Ancient Country was secretly constructing a grand Formation in a remote area of Flying Swallow City!

    Ye Xuanji did not recognize the Formation, but based on his description, Qinchuan had an epiphany.

    It was a Teleportation Formation!

    And not an ordinary one, but a Teleportation Formation capable of bridging heaven and earth, connecting the Great Paths of the world, also known as a central Teleportation Array.

    Usually, Teleportation Formations only have fixed routes and channels. A Teleportation Formation can only reach one destination, so sometimes when one wants to go from one place to another without a direct Teleportation Formation, they may need to transfer once or even multiple times.

    The central Teleportation Array is different; with such a Formation, it''s possible to go to and from any Teleportation Formation.

    In the Upper Realm, the Divine Court has such a Teleportation Array. The Divine Court controls a territory many times larger than the Divine Wilderness Continent by using that central Teleportation Array to connect all the places in the Upper Realm.

    Qinchuan had such high confidence that Tianyuan Nation could manage the entire Divine Wilderness because he had the methods to build Teleportation Arrays and the Great Dao Pills in his hands.

    Now.

    Unexpectedly, the people from the Upper Realm took the initiative.

    Light flickered in Qinchuan''s eyes; aside from himself, only that person from the Divine Court in the Upper Realm could construct a central Teleportation Array.

    "This young master is getting more and more curious. What secrets does this Divine Wilderness Continent hold that so many Upper Realm forces are rushing to it? That even the lofty Divine Court is getting involved."

 Chapter 459 - 459: Thousand Fox Mountain

    ```

    Qinchuan now understood why the Taiyuan Ancient Country and the Jiuxiang Ancient Country had suddenly formed an alliance and dispatched troops to the Great Yan Ancient Country.

    They must have also learned of the Great Yan Ancient Country''s construction of the central teleportation formation.

    The reason why Jiuxiang and Taiyuan were the ones to ally, bypassing the central Tianyuan Nation, was not hard to guess.

    It was because behind the Taiyuan and Jiuxiang Ancient Countries, there were Upper Realm forces supporting them, while Tianyuan Nation had none. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The power standing behind Great Yan Ancient Country was undoubtedly the Divine Court, and the force behind Jiuxiang, if no surprises, would be the Greenfall Palace, the organization deeply linked to the Holy Temple.

    As for Taiyuan Ancient Country, although Qinchuan had encountered their two Eldest Princes, he had not noticed any clues and was momentarily unaware of their backing.

    After understanding these relationships, Qinchuan told the Eldest Prince to leave this place and not participate in the upcoming alliance.

    In the eyes of the three great ancient countries backed by Upper Realm forces, Tianyuan Nation was no different from ants and could be exterminated with a snap of their fingers. No one would lower themselves to form an alliance with them.

    Therefore, the alliance between Great Yan Ancient Country and Tianyuan was fake; the true intention was to swallow Tianyuan at the opportune moment.

    Although the Eldest Prince did not understand why Qinchuan suddenly wanted to stop the alliance between Tianyuan and Great Yan, he respectfully agreed.

    The next morning, the Eldest Prince wrote a letter stating the intent to refuse the alliance and sent it to Flying Swallow City, while he himself returned to Tianqing City with the Old Man Tian Tuo.

    Before leaving, Qinchuan imparted to him a wealth of cultivation supernatural powers and military formation methods. All these were capable of rapidly enhancing the overall strength of the empire''s legions.

    Deep down, the Eldest Prince vaguely understood that the Dongju Continent was about to descend into chaos.

    After the Eldest Prince and other left, Qin Xiaoyu and Zhou Xi also bade farewell to Qinchuan, steering the Red Luan directly to the Southern Prefecture of the Great Yan Ancient Country.

    Originally, Qinchuan had seen the whereabouts of Qin Zhan from the crystal core in the Spirit Martial Secret Realm, but it was the sight of Qin Zhan''s fall.

    Although Qinchuan had anticipated this, seeing this lifetime''s biological father fall in the World Crystal Core still made him sigh.

    From that scene, he also learned that the person who had slain Qin Zhan was a Saint Heir from a place called Thunderous Holy Land in the Southern Prefecture.

    Upon learning this news, Qin Xiaoyu was sad for a long time, grieving deeply. After recovering, she unexpectedly decided to go to Thunderous Holy Land to seek revenge.

    Qinchuan knew full well that Xiaoyu, with her Myriad Laws Treasure Body, would inevitably embark on the path of cultivation, facing killings and dangers to confirm her Dao position.

    Since it was inevitable, it would be better to use this opportunity to step onto this path. Perhaps through this affair, her nature could be completely changed. Hence, he did not object.

    With Zhou Xi and Red Luan looking after her, he believed nothing would happen to Xiaoyu. However, Qinchuan cautioned Zhou Xi and Red Luan before departure not to take action unless it was absolutely necessary.

    After sending everyone away, Qinchuan did not linger.

    By this time, he and Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er were already riding the Twin-Winged Demon Tiger, heading straight for Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The Dongju Continent was on the brink of chaos. If nothing unexpected happened, the war between the three ancient countries would erupt sooner than anticipated. Although Qinchuan had the Eldest Prince withdraw from the alliance to avoid being involved,

    the future was uncertain. With Upper Realm forces pushing from behind, Tianyuan Nation ultimately could not keep to itself. In the end, it would surely be drawn into the conflict.

    ```

    The end of this great war might even see the emergence of battles between great emperors.

    Not only are the three ancient kingdoms involved, but also other forces from the Upper Realm have been appearing frequently. Even the master spoken of by the Netherworld Saintess is aware of Luo Ling''er''s existence. All of this gives Qinchuan a strong sense of oppression.

    Apart from strengthening the overall power of Tianyuan Nation, he also needs to awaken the remaining seven Great Innate Organs as swiftly as possible, fully awaken the Innate Body, return to the Upper Realm, and revisit the Immortal Burial Site.

    Because deep down in his heart, he has an intuition born from the terrifying combination of Emperor Soul and karma¡ªthat all this is inextricably linked to the Immortal Burial Site.

    The next step, to awaken the Innate Bone.

    To awaken the Innate Bone, he must go to Thousand Fox Mountain to retrieve something.

    Although the two-winged Demon Tiger wasn''t high in realm, its flying speed was extremely fast, and in no time, they left the territory of Tianyuan Nation and reached Great Yan Ancient Country.

    After flying over several immortal mountains and Spirit Peaks, a spiritual mountain shrouded in Immortal Mist, full of charm and fertility, came into view ahead.

    This spiritual mountain towered into the clouds, with ancient trees reaching for the skies and mysterious stones standing tall¡ªtruly magnificent. Occasionally, fairy cranes and spirit foxes could be heard, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

    "Young Master Qin, there has been a rule in Thousand Fox Mountain over the years; men are not allowed to enter.

    However, this time we entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and plucked the Divine Scholar Lotus all thanks to you. This Divine Blood Lotus is very beneficial to Thousand Fox Mountain, and Xian''er will report truthfully to Granny. Perhaps Granny will make an exception for you,"

    Ling Xian''er said gracefully at this moment.

    Ji Huo''er also rarelessly put away her smile, her expression becoming serious as her small face tensed, "Big brother, the Protectors of Fox Mountain are very strong. Try not to provoke them." She was afraid that Qinchuan would get into a conflict with the Protectors of Thousand Fox Mountain if they refused him entry.

    In her memory, although Qinchuan was strong, the Protectors of Thousand Fox Mountain were at least in Holy''s Realm, and he was definitely not their match.

    Qinchuan contained his aura, appearing very relaxed, and did not speak.

    He was just wondering in his heart, "Thousand Fox Mountain didn''t have this rule before. Why is there such a strange new rule now?"

    The world changes; Qinchuan didn''t think too much about it. Perhaps some incidents had happened along the way, leading Thousand Fox Mountain to establish such a rule.

    While he was pondering, a piercing cold voice suddenly came from the spiritual mountain ahead, "Who dares to trespass on Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    Then, they saw two figures, one in purple and one in blue, rapidly emerging from the spiritual mountain, their presence bursting forth like rainbows, and they arrived in front of the group in an instant.

    "Elder Cold, Uncle Liu, it''s us!"

    Ling Xian''er, with her elegant posture, called out in clear voice.

    "So it''s Xian''er, my niece," responded Leng Han''er, as her name suggested, her face frosty and her aura like winter snow, giving off the impression that one was standing in a snow cave thousands of miles wide. She nodded faintly and said.

    On the contrary, Liu Yan''er''s eyes were full of moving light, her breath flowing, her tone both excited and surprised, "Xian''er, Huo''er, it''s truly you two!"

    "We heard that the entire world of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb has collapsed, and the elders thought that you and Huo''er had failed the mission. However, a few days ago, there were rumors saying that you and Huo''er survived inside a cauldron. This made the elders and master quite stirred, hoping the rumors were true, and that you two indeed returned safely."

    Qinchuan and the rest survived from the collapsing world, which many people had witnessed firsthand. Although Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er seldom left the mountain, some well-informed people recognized them, and the news spread back to Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Therefore, Leng Han''er and Liu Yan''er, knowing that the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had collapsed and that Ling Xian''er and the others had now successfully appeared here, were not very surprised.

 Chapter 460 - 460: Mission Accomplished

    "Has Xian''er, my disciple niece, successfully plucked the Divine Blood Lotus?"

    Liu Yan''er''s eyes rippled like water as she asked the question with a brimming curiosity.

    "Xian''er has fulfilled her mission and brought back the item," Ling Xian''er said, producing a blood-colored lotus in her hand.

    Seeing this, Liu Yan''er''s smile grew brighter: "As expected of Xian''er, my disciple niece, the most talented disciple of Thousand Fox Mountain in a millennium, to actually bring back a Divine Blood Lotus."

    Even Leng Han''er, whose face was as cold as a thousand miles of frost, showed a hint of emotion as she looked Ling Xian''er up and down, and unusually spoke up, "Not bad!" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Yan''er stepped forward, took Ling Xian''er by the hand, and said, "Why stand here any longer? Come with me to meet the Master and tell her this wonderful news." The Master referred to by Liu Yan''er was the current clan leader of the Thousand Fox Mountain lineage, also known to Ling Xian''er as Grandmother.

    Ling Xian''er and the others set off, while Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er casually prepared to follow the group.

    Suddenly.

    Leng Han''er''s aura became sharply fierce, and she looked coldly at Qinchuan, saying, "Within Thousand Fox Mountain, men and dogs are not allowed to enter!"

    Because of the return of Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, they hadn''t cared about Qinchuan''s presence until now.

    They simply assumed Qinchuan was just some disciple from a family responsible for escorting Ling Xian''er back to the mountain.

    After all, given Ling Xian''er''s appearance, there were definitely plenty on the whole continent who would willingly take on the role of a guardian for her.

    With many female disciples on Fox Mountain, this practice was not unheard of.

    Out of consideration for Ling Xian''er, they had not repudiated him excessively.

    But now, seeing that Qinchuan actually wanted to follow them into the mountain, they immediately coldly rebuked him.

    Following that, Leng Han''er''s aura completely erupted, revealing that she was in the Holy''s Realm.

    "Auntie Leng, no!" Ling Xian''er knew her master''s aunt''s temper and spoke at once, but it was too late.

    Just then, Leng Han''er unleashed her overwhelming aura, the majesty of the Holy''s Realm bursting forth in an instant, like a massive wave, a torrent crashing against the shore, sweeping towards Qinchuan.

    "Big Brother Qin, be careful!"

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er hadn''t expected that Leng Han''er would strike without hesitation, not dallying in the slightest.

    At the same time, both shouted a warning.

    Leng Han''er had reached the Holy''s Realm, and she practiced Ice Element Techniques; this tidal force, laden with the chill of glaciers, rushed directly at Qinchuan, threatening to engulf him.

    But the very next moment, Qinchuan''s response caused everyone to look on in shock.

    There stood Qinchuan, proudly erect, bathing in the midst of Great Dao Rune Patterns. These patterns thrummed with terrifying fluctuations and danger, as if he were in the midst of a fierce storm.

    However.

    Not a trace of panic or fear could be seen on his face, just an utter calmness and indifference. This terrifying aura seemed to have no effect on him at all, as if he were a Divine Stone, standing firm at the eye of the storm!

    "How is that possible?"

    "This young man actually blocked it? And it looks so easy?!"

    Leng Han''er and Liu Yan''er were both visibly moved, exclaiming in amazement.

    Leng Han''er''s move wasn''t intended to subdue the enemy, she simply wanted to sweep Qinchuan away and let him leave of his own accord, which is why she hadn''t used her full strength.

    However, the aura she stimulated, though not very powerful, was still more than an ordinary cultivator could withstand.

    Even a cultivator at the Life Spring Realm would be blown away tens of thousands of miles by her ice and wind, yet Qinchuan did not get swept away and stood there so indifferently.

    Even Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er looked at Qinchuan with a dazed and astonished gaze, knowing Qinchuan was formidable from what they had seen in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, but they didn''t expect him to be this formidable!

    "Young Master Qin, you can even withstand a blow from a Holy?" the two muttered.

    Qinchuan, seemingly without an opponent, always able to stand invincible no matter the situation, made the two even suspect that Qinchuan might indeed be able to battle a Holy.

    At that moment, Qinchuan casually brushed himself off and said indifferently, "Cultivating both the Ice Element and Wind Element, although you have grasped some true essence, your direction of cultivation is still wrong. Even though this Divine Sense had no intention to kill, due to the dual cultivation, the Divine Sense is flashy without substance, still too weak."

    "You¡ª"

    "How audacious¡ª"

    "Where did this brat come from, daring to run wild in Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    Leng Han''er, finding that her strike couldn''t even deal with a cultivator in the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm, already felt somewhat embarrassed. Seeing Qinchuan''s arrogant words as if he was an elder lecturing her, she flew into a rage, wishing she could tear Qinchuan apart right there.

    Just as she was about to make another move, ready to smash this brat with a palm.

    Ling Xian''er suddenly stepped forward to stop her, "Elder Leng, please don''t act rashly. Young Master Qin is a good friend we met on the way. We were able to successfully obtain the Divine Blood Lotus thanks to Young Master Qin''s help.

    Young Master Qin came to Thousand Fox Mountain with no ill intentions, just wanting to see Lao Lao (Grandmother)."

    Qinchuan hadn''t told Ling Xian''er the true purpose of their visit to Thousand Fox Mountain, merely mentioned fetching an item. Knowing this would make Leng Han''er even more irate, Ling Xian''er said he merely wanted to meet Lao Lao.

    After hearing this, Leng Han''er snorted, still blocked by Ling Xian''er, yet her entire presence was incredibly sharp.

    "Humph, who does he think he is? Does he think he can just see the master whenever he wishes?"

    After saying this, she even cast a glance at Ling Xian''er and said, "It''s one thing for outsiders not to know, but don''t you two also understand the rules of Thousand Fox Mountain? How can you casually bring a man into the mountain?"

    After speaking, she looked at Qinchuan with a cold and threatening gaze, "Kid, I don''t care what intentions you have for coming to Thousand Fox Mountain, but I advise you to leave quickly. Otherwise, don''t blame me for being impolite."

    Ling Xian''er shook her head, "Elder Leng, the Divine Blood Lotus is too important to Thousand Fox Mountain, it concerns the survival of our clan. Without Young Master Qin, Huo''er and I would have never returned safely with the Blood Lotus."

    Ling Xian''er was clear that she and Huo''er could safely obtain the lotus from the depths of the Demon Pool only because Qinchuan drew the firepower of many disciples from Netherworld Hall.

    Moreover, if it wasn''t for Qinchuan''s Divine Cauldron protecting them in the end, neither of them would have survived.

    "Humph, rules are rules, even if this kid personally brought the Divine Blood Lotus, he''s still not allowed into the mountain," Leng Han''er stated coldly, her face frosty.

    Ling Xian''er knew it wouldn''t be easy to bring Qinchuan into the mountain. Her eyes wave-like, and after a moment, she said, "If not, then should we report this to Lao Lao and let her decide whether he can enter the mountain?"

    Liu Yan''er also thoughtfully nodded at this point, "The Divine Blood Lotus is indeed significant; this matter should be reported to the master." She didn''t actually think the master would break the rules, but since this young man had done a great favor for Thousand Fox Mountain, perhaps the master herself would come down from the mountain to meet him.

    Huo''er also added fuel to the fire at this time, "Exactly, big brother''s matter should be told to Lao Lao, letting her decide!"

    Upon hearing this, Leng Han''er pondered for a while before saying, "Very well, since that''s the case, let''s report this to the master first."

    After saying that, Ling Xian''er and Leng Liu, as two Protectors, turned into three streaks of light and went towards the depths of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Ji Huo''er meanwhile stayed behind, accompanying Qinchuan as they waited for news.

 Chapter 461 - 461: Thunderous Holy Land

    Just as Qinchuan and his companions reached the Thousand Fox Mountain, Qin Xiaoyu and her group had also arrived outside the gates of Thunderous Holy Land.

    "Chen Wu, where are you? Come out and meet your death!" Qin Xiaoyu''s shout rumbled, her aura shooting straight into the sky, as the myriad Laws stirred and surged with her angry bellow, echoing throughout the entire Thunderous Holy Land.

    Chen Wu''s life had recently been quite comfortable. His Thunderous Holy Land was originally just a small sect in a remote corner, suppressed by the Chou Family a few years ago, and beaten down to a point where elders and even the sect leader had run away, leaving only a handful of elders and a few hundred disciples struggling to support it.

    Back then, when he was appointed as the sect''s Saint Heir, even though it was only for a down-and-out small sect, the first few months made this cultivator who climbed up step by step from the Mortal World extremely happy and proud.

    But as time passed, he realized that the sect was becoming more and more difficult to sustain, until in the end, the entire sect was left with only his Dao Palace Realm master and a few dozen disciples.

    His master would often murmur into his ears that the heavy responsibility of reviving the sect had fallen onto him, and that the sect''s future advancement depended on his leadership. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Whether he was somewhat elated by the flattery or his mindset had undergone a great change after experiencing the sect''s downfall, he actually managed to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm.

    Since then, his master incessantly cajoled him, urging him to take a chance in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Although the persuasion was mostly fluff, his master pleaded with tears in his eyes, speaking with great indignation and passion. Without much thought, he resolutely entered the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Little did he know that as soon as he entered the Great Tomb, he was possessed by a Yin Spirit, which almost claimed his life on the spot.

    But then,

    in the nick of time, a martial artist named Qin Zhan appeared and saved his life.

    He was initially very grateful to Qin Zhan, but during a serendipitous moment, he saw endless spiritual treasures and valuables in Qin Zhan''s storage bag.

    Evil intentions sprang from within his guts, and on a fortuitous occasion, he attracted a Yin Spirit. Qin Zhan was possessed by the Yin Spirit, and in the end, he was slain by a single sword stroke from him.

    "I''m sorry, I should have been grateful to you, but you were truly too rich."

    After plundering Qin Zhan''s spoils from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Chen Wu did not utter another word and immediately left the Great Tomb.

    The treasures he brought back were extremely abundant for the down-and-out Thunderous Holy Land, even far exceeding the entire collection of the Treasure Pavilion during the sect''s heyday.

    His master made rapid progress with the help of the medicinal treasures, successfully breaking through to the Life Spring Realm, and wiping out the enemies of the sect.

    With the abundance of sect resources and the Sect Leader''s successful breakthrough, the disciples and elders who had fled also returned one after another, leading the Thunderous Holy Land onto a path of positive development.

    And he, as the sect''s greatest contributor, could say that without his "brave incursion" into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the Thunderous Holy Land would have vanished.

    Thus, his status in the sect rose meteorically, transforming from Saint Heir to Elder, becoming the youngest elder in the sect, and in no time, he also became a highly sought-after figure within the sect, surrounded by beautiful women, indulging in revelries night after night, with countless female disciples wishing they could climb into his bed at midnight.

    This lofty status incited the envy of many disciples, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

    But today, as he was engaged in cultivation with a beauty, he suddenly heard a furious shout, presumptuously calling him out by name.

    "What brash young girl has come here? How dare she run wild at my Thunderous Holy Land? She even has the audacity to directly call this Elder by¡­ name!"

    Chen Wu stormed out of the mountain gate with anger, but his words softened halfway through.

    At the entrance stood two beautiful women, one tall, the other petite. The taller one had curves in all the right places, graceful and poised. Her aura was especially chilling, resembling an ice flower, with skin translucent as ice, tender and smooth as cream, her complexion so delicate it seemed almost cloyingly soft, truly a peerless beauty in the human world.

    Although the younger one''s face was still childishly tender, and she bore an angry expression, it couldn''t hide her charm, promising that she would grow up to be no less stunning than the older one!

    He suddenly felt that the women beside him were mere vulgar painted faces, while these two in front of him were the true immortals. Lust sparkled in his eyes as he scanned Qin Xiaoyu and Zhou Xi.

    "I am Chen Wu, an elder of Thunderous Holy Land. May I ask why the two immortals are seeking me?" Chen Wu bowed with hands clasped, his lecherous smile betraying his thoughts. "I have never met you two before, so could there be some misunderstanding here?"

    "This is not the place to talk. Why don''t the two immortals come with me to the mountain gate for a rest? We can delve deeper into this and clear up any misunderstandings."

    "You are Chen Wu?" Qin Xiaoyu''s face, which had been filled with anger, now turned calm as she faced her adversary, her expression chilling completely, a cold indifference emerging on her youthful cheeks: "Do you know Qin Zhan? He is my father!"

    "What?"

    Chen Wu had always remembered the name Qin Zhan, and now, hearing Qin Xiaoyu mention it, his complexion changed drastically.

    He knew that his deeds of the past had been exposed.

    Even though he didn''t know how the other party had learned of it, the fact that they had come to him directly, naming him plainly, meant they were undoubtedly here for revenge.

    "Hmph, so you''re the daughter of old Qin. Who would have thought that not only was that old man a majestic and handsome warrior, but his daughter also turned out to be quite the beauty," Chen Wu said. Since the truth was out, he dropped all pretenses and his face twisted with malice, while lasciviousness shone from his eyes, and he licked his lips. "Since you''ve come to me on your own, don''t blame me for not being polite."

    With these words, he extended his hand, claws outstretched, toward Qin Xiaoyu''s shoulder.

    "Ah!!"

    Qin Xiaoyu let out a piercing scream, her aura surging like a rainbow, her black hair cascading like a waterfall. From her small frame radiated a terrifying murderous intent, her merciless glare emotionless and sharp, making Chen Wu feel as if he were plummeting into an icy abyss.

    With a single delicate hand, she struck out, and in the void, a Law Palm Imprint condensed.

    "Boom!"

    With just one palm, just one, Chen Wu was sent flying backward, crashing heavily in front of the gate of Thunderous Holy Land. This spectacle was witnessed by numerous disciples who had rushed to the scene, and they cried out in shock.

    "What? How is this possible?"

    "Elder Chen is already a strong practitioner of the Dao Palace Realm, while this young girl is only at the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial. How could she send Elder Chen flying with a single palm strike?"

    The disciples were stunned, while two female disciples, swaying their bodies coyly, helped Chen Wu to his feet, their voices dripping with seduction: "Elder Chen, are you alright?"

    Meanwhile, Qin Xiaoyu pressed forward again, aiming another palm strike at Chen Wu.

    "Everyone, attack together! Seize these two wretches. I only want the older one for myself; whoever catches the younger one can have her!" Chen Wu shouted loudly upon seeing this.

    At his words, the eyes of the disciples of Thunderous Holy Land lit up.

    Even though Qin Xiaoyu was young and appeared innocent, it was still clear that she would grow up to be a beauty. Hearing Elder Chen''s words, the disciples clamored and surged toward Qin Xiaoyu.

 Chapter 462 - 462 Badao

    "I only want to kill Chen Wu, don''t force me!"

    The majority of these Thunderous Holy Land disciples were still in the Meridian Opening Realm, with only a few having cultivated up to the Spirit Martial Realm, and their combat prowess was mediocre at best.

    With Qin Xiaoyu''s current strength, handling this group was more than easy, but she had never killed anyone before. Her heart was filled with hatred, yet from beginning to end, she only wanted to kill Chen Wu.

    Therefore, as these disciples from the Thunderous Holy Land surrounded her, she said indifferently.

    But how could these disciples be easily intimidated by her.

    "Everyone attack! This chick is so pretty, whoever gets her will have her as his little wife!" a disciple from the Thunderous Holy Land shouted loudly.

    Although they had seen Chen Wu repelled by Qin Xiaoyu, they all assumed that Elder Chen was deliberately going easy on such a young girl, not bearing to see the delicate girl die. They certainly didn''t think that a little Lolita could really be that strong.

    After all, they were well aware of Elder Chen''s character.

    A disciple from the Thunderous Holy Land shot out, activating his mysterious technique, and a purple thunderbolt zoomed towards Qin Xiaoyu''s head.

    "Get lost!" Qin Xiaoyu only wanted to deal with Chen Wu. Seeing that these people were really entangling her, she frowned and shouted sharply.

    "Boom!" She waved her hand and an invisible power of laws was unleashed, instantly dissipating the thunderbolt, vanishing without a trace.

    Her Myriad Laws Treasure Body was showing its power, easily neutralizing the thunderbolt.

    Many martial artists pressed forward together, none noticing how effortlessly Qin Xiaoyu dissolved the attack, but Chen Wu, at the mountain gate, saw everything very clearly.

    "This girl is no simple matter. What cultivation technique has she practiced?"

    Chen Wu''s mind was quick, remembering the terrifying supreme force contained within her palm just now.

    "No good, I need to ask my master to come out of his retreat."

    A few years ago, Chen Wu had no attachments, which is why he had the resolve to venture into the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. But now, with a transcendent status and living a life of supreme enjoyment, he didn''t dare take any more risks. Even though Qin Xiaoyu appeared to be only in the Spirit Martial Realm, he decided it was best to have his master take action and suppress the young girl.

    With that thought, he stepped away and rushed towards the mountain gate.

    "Don''t you dare leave!" Qin Xiaoyu had been watching Chen Wu''s movements. Seeing him suddenly start to move, she subconsciously thought he was trying to escape and immediately shouted in a tender voice.

    She wanted to step forward and give chase, but she was surrounded by the Thunderous Holy Land disciples, like a bunch of relentless ants.

    As Chen Wu''s figure grew more distant, about to vanish at the end of the mountain gate, Qin Xiaoyu felt a surge of urgency in her heart.

    But the group of martial artists all wore lewd smiles, wickedly saying, "Little sister, stop struggling. Be good and give in to uncle, and I promise to let you live a life as luxurious as a princess later on."

    "Hehehe, exactly. Someone as pretty as you shouldn''t be fighting and killing. Better stay in the Thunderous Holy Land and be my obedient little wife."

    The crowd burst into unbridled laughter, the lechery evident on their faces. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing Qin Xiaoyu''s impenetrable defense, countless mysterious techniques nearing her body seemed to be blocked by a mysterious force. The many martial artists had already closed in, wanting to use their physical power to forcibly capture her.

    With her eyes wide open, Chen Wu''s figure grew increasingly dim, and at the same time, a pair of lecherous claws had already reached out to her chest.

    "Boom!"

    Suddenly, Qin Xiaoyu erupted with a cold and terrifying aura. Her whole body lit up, shedding Five-Colored Divine Light all around her, which fell like a curtain of Law itself, purifying and descending. It made her appear incredibly sacred and divine.

    The two Spirit Martial Realm cultivators who had closed in on her were instantly engulfed by the light emanating from her body. A surge of Dao Magic and True Qi, as overwhelming as a landslide, poured over their bodies. Before they even had the chance to groan, their bodies exploded, and their lives and paths were extinguished.

    The hot blood splashed onto Qin Xiaoyu''s youthful cheeks, but she seemed unfazed. The hesitance in her eyes had now turned to resolve and indifference. A dazzling light shone from her eyes, her presence overpowering, captivating the soul, sending shivers down one''s spine.

    "It was you who forced me!" Qin Xiaoyu articulated each word, her voice filled with coldness and detachment. She licked the sickly sweet blood from her lips and spoke with a tender voice, "I originally wanted to kill only Chen Wu, but you have gone too far."

    Qin Xiaoyu''s aura was like a rainbow, as she unleashed the power of her Myriad Laws Treasure Body. A thunderous attack from her hand immediately crushed the two strongest Spirit Martial Realm martial artists.

    "What?"

    Qin Xiaoyu''s entire being underwent a sudden change, as if she had become someone else entirely. The oppressive might bore down on everyone''s heads, causing all the martial artists to change color and retreat en masse. No one dared to approach any further.

    "How could she be so strong? Even the third senior brother and the eldest senior brother died by her hands?"

    Zhou Xi and the Red Luan perched on her shoulder also revealed a touch of oddity on their faces, "What kind of monsters are in this Qin Family?"

    "Qinchuan is already outrageously formidable, but who would have thought his sister, seemingly harmless, possesses such terrifying strength."

    "Elder Chen, you must take action now and suppress this little girl!"

    Some martial artists, terrified by Qin Xiaoyu''s daunting presence, cried out in alarm.

    "Yes, Elder Chen, you must act quickly. This girl is very powerful, don''t hold back your .... mercy .... "

    The crowd looked around only to find that Chen Wu was nowhere to be seen at that moment.

    "Elder Chen ran away?!"

    It was then that everyone came to a realization: "Damn it, it turns out Elder Chen wasn''t just going easy on this girl; she truly defeated Elder Chen with a single strike. Elder Chen couldn''t win, so he pretended to use us to hold her back while he fled first?"

    Qin Xiaoyu''s figure burst forth, shooting towards the gates of the Thunderous Holy Land. The disciples of the Thunderous Holy Land no longer dared to obstruct her.

    Qin Xiaoyu''s movement technique was pushed to the extreme, but since Chen Wu had already broken through to the Dao Palace Realm, and because the two of them were unfamiliar with the internal paths of the Thunderous Holy Land, they ultimately lost sight of him.

    "Don''t worry, since he has headed up the mountain, he must be going to seek reinforcements. In a little while, he''ll come back on his own," Zhou Xi, seeing that Qin Xiaoyu was frantically pursuing but still losing the trail, comforted softly on the side.

    No sooner had her words fallen than a brash laughter sounded: "Hahaha, young lady, you are quite astute."

    Following that, two Divine Rainbows, one green and one red, shot down from the top of the mountain.

    In an instant, the two Divine Rainbows landed in front of them. In addition to Chen Wu, another figure appeared - an old man with white hair and a youthful face, exuding an Immortal''s presence and leisurely aura, clearly exerting the oppressive force of a Life Spring Realm early stage cultivator.

    "Master, these are the two. This little girl is the daughter of that old dog, Qin Zhan, who I previously reported, had ambushed me in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. Her name is something like Qin Xiaoyu," Chen Wu said, trying to turn the tables upon seeing the two of them.

 Chapter 463 - 463 Qin Xiaoyus Metamorphosis

    Shi Daolin clearly discerned Zhou Xi and Qin Xiaoyu''s cultivation levels and discovered that although Zhou Xi had stepped into the Dao Palace Realm, it was merely the early stage. Qin Xiaoyu was even less advanced, with only the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, not even one step into the Dao Palace Realm.

    "I originally thought you were clever enough to guess that Wu''er was coming to fetch reinforcements, but now I find you foolish!" Shi Daolin paused and glanced at the two of them.

    "Knowing that Wu''er went to fetch reinforcements, instead of fleeing, you boldly came up the mountain. Is this not foolishness?"

    However, at this time, Zhou Xi and Qin Xiaoyu ignored him completely, focusing solely on discussing their strategy.

    "Xiaoyu, Young Master Qin instructed us before he left that we should not take action unless absolutely necessary. But this old guy has reached the Life Spring Realm; you''re definitely no match for him. I''ll hold him off for you first, and you must swiftly slay that Chen Wu."

    Zhou Xi spoke as such. She had followed Qinchuan for a long time and was decisive in battle.

    At this moment, the sudden turn of events here alerted the many elders of the Thunderous Holy Land, and the disciples who Qin Xiaoyu had dealt with and who had fled in disgrace also arrived at this location.

    Seeing the Sect Leader appear, they surrounded the two once more.

    "With the Sect Leader stepping in, their deaths are certain!"

    Contrary to everyone else''s mindset, Shi Daolin, hearing such arrogant words from them, became both angry and furious.

    After all, he was a Cultivator of the Life Spring Realm, though he had forcibly elevated himself using Heavenly Treasures Materials but still held a higher realm over the opponents.

    Now, in his presence, they were brazenly plotting how to slay his disciple, clearly not taking him seriously, which enraged him immensely.

    "Hmph, little girl, you''re merely at the early stage of the Dao Palace Realm. How dare you boast such bold words about holding me back? If you can withstand three rounds in my hands, I will sever my own meridians," he said.

    However, the next moment, Qin Xiaoyu shook her head, her voice soft and tender, "Sister Zhou Xi, there''s no need for you to take action. Even with this old guy protecting him, I can still kill him."

    Shi Daolin, upon hearing Qin Xiaoyu''s words, was initially stunned, looking at her incredulously as if he had heard wrong. After a short pause, his anger surged.

    "Good, good, good, truly a fearless calf fears not the tiger. Who would have thought that after decades of seclusion, the world would produce such brazen and arrogant people like you? Two little girls, one more arrogant than the other!"

    Shi Daolin, enraged and furious, his eyes blazing fire, repeated the word ''good'' three times.

    He had originally thought that Zhou Xi''s attempt to challenge beyond her Dao Palace early stage was already audacious enough. Yet, this little girl was even more outrageous¡ªdaring to spout such bold words with just the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm, willing to slay his disciple under his protection in the Life Spring Realm.

    Disciples and elders watching from a distance were dumbstruck, then burst into uproarious laughter.

    "Hahaha, did I hear that right? What did this Spirit Martial Realm little girl say?"

    "She said she''s going to kill Elder Chen under the Sect Leader''s protection?"

    "Hahaha, truly, ignorance is bliss. At such a young age, she knows not what death is!"

    The disciples looked disdainful. A Sect Leader in the Life Spring Realm could easily kill a lower tier Spirit Martial Realm cultivator in mere moments!

    "Little girl, go to die!"

    Shi Daolin waved his hand mightily, unleashing a Divine Skill. A Great Seal descended from the void, radiating Five-Colored Divine Light with myriad silk strands falling, pressing down on Qin Xiaoyu.

    "Kill!"

    Qin Xiaoyu let out a delicate shout, her True Qi surging around her, making her Myriad Laws Treasure Body translucent like jade, and her petite figure shone with unparalleled brilliance.

    With a "hum", she lightly flicked her palm, countless Dao Magic spreading from her wrist, transforming into a majestic mountain that pushed towards the Great Seal of Shi Daolin.

    This was the Imperial Law Decree Qinchuan had taught her, a Mysterious Technique suitable only for someone with a Myriad Laws Treasure Body to cultivate.

    In that moment, the boundless Great Dao Laws seemed to be mobilized by her palm as well, the splendid Dao and Dharma Patterns clinging to her waist, forming into a silver, sacred garment of laws.

    Even the Great Dao Principles on the Great Seal seemed to be influenced by her Imperial Law Decree, as the seal instantly became extremely dim, as though it would dissipate at any moment.

    "Boom!"

    The two forces collided, producing a terrifying sound and releasing a burst of dazzling, blinding divine light.

    Qin Xiaoyu''s figure was engulfed by this terrifying divine light.

    Zhou Xi was on full alert, watching the scene with tension; she was ready to act at the first sign of trouble.

    Red Luan perched on her shoulder, speaking lightly with a flash of astonishment in its eyes, clicking its tongue in admiration, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, worthy of that guy''s sister, as fierce as her brother!"

    "Senior, have you noticed something?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Zhou Xi asked thoughtfully.

    "Don''t worry, that old guy can''t do anything to this girl. This little lass may not be as monstrous as Qinchuan, but she''s formidable. Even you at this moment might only be able to fight her to a draw, or at most have a slight upper hand, but you can''t overpower her," said Red Luan, who after all had lived for over a million years and was quite experienced. Seeing Qin Xiaoyu take action, it recognized her constitution as one of those legendary types.

    "What?" Zhou Xi was extremely shocked, her expression incredulous.

    She was aware of Red Luan''s identity and formidable strength, and did not doubt its words.

    "She''s only twelve years old, with a cultivation level of just the Ninth Layer Realm of Spirit Martial, and she has never experienced battle before. And I can only fight her to a draw?"

    Zhou Xi felt a storm surge within her; in other words, if Qin Xiaoyu had training through real combat, even Zhou Xi as she was now wouldn''t be a match for her.

    Zhou Xi was startled; she had seen how monstrous Qinchuan was, but she hadn''t expected his sister to be such a tough nut to crack. She also felt a twinge of sadness.

    "I''ve been working so hard, following Young Master Qin, my strength has undergone earth-shaking changes, and I''ve even awakened the Taiyin Treasure Body, with my cultivation improving by leaps and bounds every day. But now, to think I can only fight to a stalemate with a twelve-year-old girl, that''s just too much of a blow!"

    At that moment, her Dao Heart even began to waver slightly.

    Seeing this, Red Luan, who knew her thoughts well, pursed its lips and said, "Don''t think too much. Some people are simply born incomparable to the likes of us. It''s not just you; give her some time, and even this lady would not be her match."

    "You should feel fortunate and happy now. It''s a good thing you met her early. As long as you faithfully follow the two of them, you will surely go further and further, and the accomplishments you reach will be much more than what you can encounter now." At this point, Red Luan pursed its lips again and smacked them, adding, "Look at this lady, also following Qin with no worries. The stronger they are, the happier this lady is."

    Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi''s entire body shuddered, and her Dao Heart immediately firmed up. She took a deep breath and whispered, "Thank you, Senior!" At the same time, she made up her mind to cling tightly to the coattails of Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu.

    Meanwhile, as the two of them were talking, the battle between Qin Xiaoyu and Shi Daolin was reaching a fever pitch.

    "You mangy cur, are you a man of your word? You said that if we hold on for three rounds under your hands, you would sever your own meridians. How many moves has it been now? You can''t even deal with me. If I were you, I''d have died of shame and found a hole to commit suicide in by now."

    All of a sudden, they heard Qin Xiaoyu''s tender and charming voice taunting.

 Chapter 464 - 464: Slaying the Enemy by Hand

    "You... impudent boy..."

    Shi Daolin was extremely embarrassed; he had never imagined that this minor Spirit Martial Realm martial artist could hold on for so long against him. Originally, he thought he could suppress the girl by simply flipping his fingers, but unexpectedly he was unable to take her down after a long time.

    Moreover, he seemed to have indeed said if the other party could withstand three moves, he would sever his own meridians¡ªa boastful claim that he could not believe was coming back to haunt him so swiftly.

    In front of many elders and disciples, he couldn''t lose face at that moment.

    After a long pause, he finally gritted his teeth and said with an iron-blue face, "Hmph, I just said that if that Dao Palace Realm warrior could withstand three moves from me, I would sever my meridians, but that doesn''t include you, girl!"

    This shamelessness made Zhou Xi and others feel totally embarrassed, even the remaining elders and disciples of the Thunderous Holy Land covered their faces with their hands, feeling humiliated: "So shameless, utterly disgraceful!"

    And it was at this moment that Qin Xiaoyu suddenly made a swipe with one hand, a golden blade streaking through the void; yet, it veered away from Shi Daolin and headed straight for Chen Wu.

    There was boundless rage and hatred in her move, the grudge of her father''s death gave her the strength to use all the power in her body.

    The blade was dazzling, shining like countless stars across the sky. Dao Magic surged forth and instantly engulfed Chen Wu.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Chen Wu let out a mournful scream, followed by his body shattering, blood scattered across the sky, and he died on the spot with his path extinguished.

    As it turned out, Qin Xiaoyu was merely distracting Shi Daolin deliberately; her actual goal was to kill Chen Wu.

    "What?!"

    "How is this possible?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The fierce battle between Qin Xiaoyu and Shi Daolin had already left the martial artists agape and in disbelief, but now seeing her take Chen Wu''s life unexpectedly under Shi Daolin''s protection, they were even more astonished, at a loss for words, as tumultuous waves churned in their hearts.

    "Damn, where is this girl from? How can she be so ferocious?"

    At this time, Shi Daolin finally became thoroughly enraged.

    "Ah¡ª"

    "You audacious girl, you dare to kill my disciple!"

    He roared in fury, and with his hands, he conjured a Jade Ruyi, its glow resplendent, with myriad auspicious colors. It was a King-level battle weapon, obtained by him from a secret realm in the past.

    This Jade Ruyi had immense power and seemed invincible, but it came with a significant side effect: every time it was used, one had to sacrifice a part of their spirit. Eventually, if it was used too much, one''s spirit would be completely enslaved by the Ruyi.

    Therefore, he had always been reluctant to use it, but now, Qin Xiaoyu had completely disturbed his mind and taken advantage of the situation to suppress Chen Wu, causing him to lose all rationale. Disregarding the consequences, he summoned the Jade Ruyi, frantically sacrificing his spirit to harness the might of the magical treasure.

    Mana infused into the Jade Ruyi.

    At the same time, with a "boom," the aura emanating from Shi Daolin''s body suddenly began to soar.

    "Sect Leader, is this a breakthrough?"

    "The Sect Leader has broken through!"

    At this critical moment, fueled by rage and soul sacrifice, Shi Daolin actually made a breakthrough, successfully entering the intermediate stage of the Life Spring Realm.

    In that instant, the sky changed color, clouds were shattered by the Dao, and with the Life Spring Realm''s intermediate stage, coupled with the fully activated King-level battle weapon, a strong oppressive force flooded the firmament, making everyone feel as if their hearts were fiercely struck.

    "You damn girl, I want you... dead!"

    Shi Daolin''s rage hit the skies, flames shot from his eyes as he spoke, word by word.

    But in the next moment, suddenly, a shadow no larger than a palm flashed by, slicing across his chest.

    In the next instant, he felt a wrenching pain in the area of his heart, and then he saw a fist-sized hole in his chest, his heart pulverized into fragments without him knowing when it happened.

    "How can this... How is this possible..."

    After Shi Daolin said those words, he plunged headfirst, falling onto the rough stones and passing away on the spot.

    It was Red Luan who had made a move.

    Although Qin Xiaoyu was strong, she was not as monstrously powerful as Qinchuan. She could survive against an early Life Spring Realm powerhouse, but against an intermediate Life Spring Realm who had gone mad, she certainly was no match. Therefore, Red Luan had struck immediately to subdue the opponent.

    As Red Luan took action, from the spread of her wings to Shi Daolin''s fall, all this happened in the blink of an eye.

    By the time everyone reacted, Shi Daolin had already breathed his last.

    "What¡ª"

    "The Sect Leader is dead!"

    One of the elders was the first to come to his senses, exclaiming in panic and confusion.

    "The Sect Leader is dead! Run for your lives!"

    Qin Xiaoyu was also gasping for air at this time, her chest heaving irregularly, her mind flashing with countless thoughts.

    There were the few memories of her father that remained in her memory, and many more about the life she and Qinchuan had shared.

    As a child, she grew up under the protection of her brother. Her memories of her father were extremely vague. When she was very young and didn''t understand, she naively thought that her father didn''t want her or her brother anymore.

    Back then, she would even chase after Qinchuan and ask, "Brother, brother, why hasn''t father come back? Does father not like Xiaoyu?"

    Later, as she grew a little older, she learned that her father, facing the crisis of their clan, had ventured alone into the world''s most dangerous secret realms. And with that departure, he never returned.

    As time went by, her longing and worry for her father grew deeper and deeper.

    But she never imagined that what she would wait for in the end was the news of her father''s death.

    Back then, she made a decision that defied her age¡ªshe wanted to kill Chen Wu herself, avenge her father''s death!

    Now, she had succeeded. Chen Wu was slain by her finger, his True Spirit dissipating.

    Unconsciously, two clear teardrops slid down from the corners of her eyes.

    "Father, do you see it? Xiaoyu has avenged you."

    ...

    Qinchuan had already received the message from the Spirit Butterfly, knowing everything that had transpired within the Thunderous Holy Land.

    After Qin Xiaoyu had dispatched Shi Daolin and Chen Wu, she did not trouble the people of the Thunderous Holy Land any further. Instead, she forced them to hand over the many possessions Chen Wu had taken from Qin Zhan, then spared them all.

    "Ah, after all, she''s still a twelve-year-old child, still somewhat kind-hearted," Qinchuan sighed deeply, knowing that Qin Xiaoyu would one day take this step, just sooner than he had anticipated.

    He continued to listen, and his expression became increasingly strange.

    "This Xiaoyu, really..." Qinchuan shook his head and muttered: "Well then, since she''s already fully committed to this path, it''s better to let her go and gain experience sooner."

    Turns out, the final message from the Spirit Butterfly mentioned Qin Xiaoyu deciding to start venturing through the Divine Wilderness Continent, choosing not to return to Tianqing City for the time being, and asking Qinchuan not to worry.

    Since Zhou Xi and Red Luan were by her side, Qinchuan wasn''t too worried, but he did not expect Qin Xiaoyu to be so resolute.

    At this moment, Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er had already been waiting for quite half an hour at the foot of Thousand Fox Mountain, yet Ling Xian''er and the others had not returned.

    This made Qinchuan feel somewhat strange because when he opened his Innate Pupils, he distinctly sensed that this misty and dense Thousand Fox Mountain, brimming with Immortal Qi, emanated a peculiar and unusual air.

    Beneath this serenity, a faint nameless danger lurked.

    "Huo''er, has anything significant happened on Fox Mountain recently?" Qinchuan asked, furrowing his brows.

 Chapter 465 - 465: The Secret of Thousand Fox Mountain

    Ji Huo''er was startled upon hearing this and wore a strange expression. Only after a while did she speak.

    "As for major events, one did indeed occur, but..."

    Usually, Ji Huo''er was quite candid, speaking her mind freely. However, she seemed hesitant to continue, stopping abruptly at this point.

    "But what?" Qinchuan pressed on.

    Ji Huo''er seemed to regard this matter with great secrecy, reluctant to speak.

    But after Qinchuan''s persistent questioning, Ji Huo''er finally gritted her teeth and said, "Alas, this matter may be a secret of Thousand Fox Mountain, but Grandma never said it couldn''t be shared with outsiders."

    She then continued, "The event dates back thirty thousand years."

    "Thirty thousand years ago, Thousand Fox Mountain didn''t have a rule that only accepted female disciples. Although there was an imbalance favoring the feminine aspect over the masculine, if a person had good aptitude, regardless of gender, they would be absorbed into Thousand Fox Mountain, even becoming core members."

    Qinchuan nodded, thinking, "On the surface, Thousand Fox Mountain seems to be a cultivation force, but in reality, the clandestine authority is still the Fox Clan. Since female members of the Fox Clan naturally find cultivation easier, they are more dominant on the path of cultivation, which leads to the feminine imbalance within Thousand Fox Mountain. But it certainly wouldn''t go so far as to not accept males, forbid their entry, and even say things like ''men and dogs are not to be admitted.''"

    There must have been some catastrophe; it seems to be connected to the events of thirty thousand years ago.

    Next, Ji Huo''er went on, "However, thirty thousand years ago, there came a human cultivator by the name of Chunyu Xiu.

    This person had outstanding talent in martial arts cultivation. He had the highest aptitude among all who took the entrance examination of Thousand Fox Mountain over the years and was taken as a direct disciple by the Sect Leader at the time, Mei Lin''er."

    "[When] he joined Thousand Fox Mountain, he was only at the Meridian Opening realm. After he entered, he made rapid progress; in a mere five hundred years, he broke through, achieving the position of a Holy, becoming the youngest Holy person in Thousand Fox Mountain."

    Upon hearing this, a notion struck Qinchuan, and he said with a strange expression, "Was there something wrong with the cultivation technique Chunyu Xiu practiced? Did he practice the Evil Technique of absorbing yin to supplement yang, using women as cauldrons in the Dual Cultivation Method?"

    Just as Ji Huo''er was about to continue, Qinchuan unexpectedly guessed it right, "How did you know he must have practiced the Dual Cultivation Method?"

    Seeing Ji Huo''er''s reaction, Qinchuan was convinced. Even if Ji Huo''er didn''t continue, he had already deduced the entire event''s cause and effect.

    At that moment, Qinchuan didn''t wait for her to continue, but said of his own accord.

    "After entering Thousand Fox Mountain, Chunyu Xiu not only achieved the position of a Holy in a thousand years by relying on an Evil Technique that absorbed others'' essence. Chunyu Xiu chose Thousand Fox Mountain precisely because the feminine was prosperous while the masculine was in decline, making it the perfect place for his cultivation technique.

    After joining, he harmed many female disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, and it''s likely that many women of the Fox Clan were manipulated by him, willingly engaging in pleasures with him, ultimately falling from grace and their cultivation plummeting.

    Only he, taking advantage of the Evil Technique and his original brilliance, found his path of cultivation exceptionally smooth, and in just five hundred years, he successfully entered Holy''s Realm.

    But such deeds were bound to be exposed one day, and eventually, they were discovered by you all.

    That''s why later generations added a new rule not to accept male disciples!"

    Ji Huo''er was utterly shocked, as there was not a single discrepancy in what Qinchuan had just said.

    She had never imagined that by merely mentioning a name and some simple information about this person, Qinchuan could deduce the entire incident.

    Ji Huo''er nodded her little head and said, "That Chunyu Xiu is truly detestable. He not only took countless female disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain as his cauldrons but eventually even the Sect Leader fell into his illusion and succumbed to it. If it hadn''t been for the Supreme Elder detecting something amiss, the entire Thousand Fox Mountain might have become his harem."

    "Therefore, since then, Thousand Fox Mountain has not admitted any men, and even forbade the entry of males."

    By then, Qinchuan looked composed, as if everything was under control, and continued methodically, "If I''m not mistaken, the cultivation technique practiced by this Chunyu Xiu is called the ''Mo Yu Absolute Enchantment Technique.''"

    Upon hearing this, Ji Huo''er was so startled she couldn''t speak, her eyes wide as if she had seen a ghost: "Big brother, how do you even know this?"

    "This matter is only known by the direct descendants of the Fox Clan in our Thousand Fox Mountain. How did you come to know of it?"

    In fact, Qinchuan began to suspect something the moment he heard the name Chunyu Xiu.

    Because the surname Chunyu originally belonged to a well-known family in the Divine Realm.

    The Chunyu Family from above in the Divine Realm once practiced a technique that harnessed the yin of virgins to supplement their own cultivation level, precisely the Mo Yu Absolute Enchantment Technique.

    However, one of the young masters of the Chunyu Family in the Divine Realm once offended another powerful force. He took a fancy to the Holy Maiden of this force, and when his pursuit failed, he eventually resorted to force, harvested the Holy Maiden, and to prevent the situation from being exposed, he even went so far to kill the Holy Maiden afterward.

    But what he never expected was that the incident was eventually exposed, and the Chunyu Family suffered a crazy retaliation from that powerful force.

    Facing the wrath of the superpower, the Chunyu Family was almost entirely annihilated. In the end, there was only one capable individual who broke through the limit and fled to the Lower Realm. However, within less than ten years, the people of that great force still came knocking and executed him.

    Qinchuan could not have imagined that the elder from the Chunyu Family who had escaped from the Divine Realm had left behind a legacy in the Lower Realm and that the Mo Yu Absolute Enchantment Technique would be passed down, eventually even involving Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Qinchuan knew these things, but it was inconvenient to tell Ji Huo''er. Instead, he deftly changed the subject and continued.

    "So, after the incident with Chunyu Xiu was exposed, he was not executed but instead managed to escape? If I''m not wrong, the key to the life and death of Thousand Fox Mountain that you mentioned, is it this very person?"

    "That''s correct. After Chunyu Xiu''s affair was exposed, the Supreme Elder personally took action to kill him. But unexpectedly, at the last moment, those disciples he had seduced, including the then Sect Leader Mei Lin''er of Thousand Fox Mountain, openly intervened and rescued Chunyu Xiu, then fled with him from Thousand Fox Mountain."

    "In the end, Chunyu Xiu and his group of cauldrons fled to Nanchi Continent, and there they established another Thousand Fox Mountain, with their influence growing increasingly strong."

    "The Supreme Ancestor also once traveled across the seas to exterminate this man and the counterfeit Thousand Fox Mountain, but that fellow was very cunning. He always received news in advance and escaped far away."

    "Until ten thousand years ago, Chunyu Xiu broke through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm. The Supreme Ancestor knew then that she was no longer able to kill him."

    "It was also at the time when Chunyu Xiu stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm that he declared that the day he became Emperor, he would make the entire Thousand Fox Mountain his imperial palace." S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Suddenly, Ji Huo''er became somewhat somber and anxiously continued, "Just half a year ago, we received news that Chunyu Xiu successfully advanced into the Great Emperor Realm and is now in closed-door cultivation to consolidate his Cultivation Level. It probably won''t be long before he comes knocking."

 Chapter 466 - 466: Murderous Intent at Thousand Fox Mountain

    Qinchuan now understood why a faint killing intent enveloped the mountains of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    It turned out that a Great Emperor had set his sights on Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Though the Supreme Elder of Thousand Fox Mountain had stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm many years ago, he was still far from reaching the Great Emperor Realm.

    With this in mind, Qinchuan calmly said, "Thousand Fox Mountain was once a clan of the Great Emperor after all. The Inheritance Formation left by Yu Xu''er may not be powerful enough to kill a Great Emperor, but it should suffice for self-protection. Why do I get the feeling that you all seem to be insecure, with an air of murderous solemnity enveloping your sect?"

    Upon hearing this, Ji Huo''er was shocked once again. Yu Xu''er was the founding ancestor of Thousand Fox Mountain and their Fox Clan lineage. This name was something she had only heard her grandmother mention once, and even her senior sister was unaware of their ancestor''s name. She didn''t expect Qinchuan to know it as well.

    She wasn''t displeased with Qinchuan addressing their ancestor by name, as the Fox Clan did not have the same rigid rules and regulations as the Human Race.

    However.

    Thinking about her encounters with Qinchuan over the past few months, which were indeed strange and mysterious, and considering that he knew even the secretive matters like Chunyu Xiu''s, it was not surprising that he also knew of the Fox Clan''s founder.

    Ji Huo''er sighed sorrowfully, her usually lively eyes showing a hint of shame and hesitation.

    Qinchuan soon understood that the crux of the matter lay with Mei Lin''er, the Sect Leader who had betrayed Fox Mountain years ago.

    Qinchuan said with an odd look, "That Mei Lin''er was the Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain and must have had an intimate understanding of the mountain. Therefore, the Mountain Protection Array left by Yu Xu''er has likely been leaked by her, and Chunyu Xiu must have found a method to break it by now."

    This matter was a deep source of shame for Thousand Fox Mountain and was not supposed to be disclosed. Ji Huo''er had originally not planned to reveal it in such detail, but to her surprise, Qinchuan had managed to guess the entire thing just from the beginning and the basics she shared.

    Ji Huo''er nodded, "Yes, in fact, Mei Lin''er is the direct daughter of the Supreme Ancestor. She has a thorough understanding of all affairs concerning Thousand Fox Mountain, including the Inheritance Formation left by our founder, which she has leaked."

    "So, you all set your sights on Thousand Fox Cave, aiming to obtain the treasures and inheritance left by the Supreme Ancestor in order to resist the Great Emperor?" Qinchuan continued to speak at a leisurely pace.

    Ji Huo''er''s expression was complex as she gave Qinchuan a subtle glance, "Big brother, I''m becoming more and more suspicious of your identity. Not only do you know about Mo Yu''s Charm Spirit Technique, you''re aware of my Fox Clan''s ancestors, and now even about Thousand Fox Cave?"

    At this point, Ji Huo''er changed her tone, returning to her usual lively and cute demeanor as she half-jokingly said, "Now I suspect that you are that big baddie, Chunyu Xiu!"

    After sticking out her tongue and pulling a funny face, Ji Huo''er continued, "That''s right, our ancestor indeed left behind a secret realm called Thousand Fox Cave, but it was also sealed with incredibly strong Prohibitions. From ancient times to the present, we''ve never been able to open it. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, our ancestor left a prophecy saying, ''When the Blood Lotus appears, Thousand Fox Cave shall open.'' Thus, our lineage of Thousand Fox Mountain has never ceased searching for the Divine Blood Lotus. Three thousand years ago, an expert from our clan predicted that a Divine Blood Lotus would appear in the center of Spirit Martial Great Tomb. Since then, every ten years, our clan sends people to enter the Spirit Martial Great Tomb in search of that legendary Divine Blood Lotus.

    After that came the incident when my senior sister and I encountered you. Thus, this Divine Blood Lotus is extremely important to our lineage of Thousand Fox Mountain; it could be considered a matter of life and death. Thanks to big brother, this time we were fortunate in our search for the Blood Lotus. I think my grandmother will certainly not make things difficult for you when she finds out."

    "Hmm, the thought is nice, but unfortunately, you can''t open that stone door," Qinchuan shook his head and said with a calm demeanor.

    Qinchuan knew the real crux did not lie with the Blood Lotus. The Prohibitions inside Thousand Fox Cave, which he had personally laid down those years ago, would not yield even with numerous Blood Lotuses unless Qinchuan infused his divine soul into them.

    The essence of this aphorism lay precisely in the people one encountered while searching for the Blood Lotus, who were none other than Qinchuan himself.

    Back in the day, Yu Xu''er was his battle pet, and battle pets, unlike other followers, had soul contracts between them, allowing Yu Xu''er to perceive Qinchuan''s existence in a mysterious way.

    In her premonitions, she had sensed that Qinchuan would appear in a small world where a Blood Lotus had blossomed, and thus she left this aphorism behind.

    When the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain set out in search of the Blood Lotus, they would, one day, meet Qinchuan again.

    Qinchuan shook his head and laughed inwardly, "This fellow seems to have foreseen a tribulation in his future legacy, and has sought my help in such a subtle way, to support Thousand Fox Mountain."

    Qinchuan''s eyes shone with divine light as he gazed into the misty depths of Thousand Fox Mountain and murmured to himself, "Well, since she was a battle pet of mine in a past life, we are bound by fate. As it so happens, I stumbled upon this place today, so I might as well grant your request."

    Ji Huo''er was taken aback at that moment, "The stone door won''t open? Why''s that? Our ancestor once said, ''When the Blood Lotus appears, the Thousand Fox Cave opens.'' Why can''t the stone door be opened?"

    Ji Huo''er was simple-minded, and after a few months of companionship, she treated Qinchuan like an intimate older brother. She never doubted a word he said, so when she heard him say this, she immediately grew anxious.

    "Because without me, this stone door cannot be opened!"

    Qinchuan stood proudly and said with a smile.

    "Oh, big brother, at a time like this, you''re still joking around!"

    Ji Huo''er stamped her foot, a bit frantic.

    There wasn''t a hint of falsehood in Qinchuan''s words, but in Ji Huo''er''s eyes, it appeared that Qinchuan was teasing her.

    Qinchuan did not want to dwell on this and, having already understood the crux of the matter, shifted the topic, "Let''s go. It seems that your granny must have headed straight for Thousand Fox Cave upon hearing of the Blood Lotus''s return, too busy to care for the two of us."

    Without delay, Qinchuan began striding towards the mountain range of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Seeing this, Ji Huo''er shouted even louder from behind, "Big brother, the mountain is filled with Killing Formations, don''t be reckless..."

    She hadn''t even finished her warning when Qinchuan''s figure began to fade, obviously entering the Formation.

    "It''s all over, it''s all over, even I can''t enter the Killing Formation alone, how can big brother, a foreigner, dare to enter it alone!"

    Indeed, as soon as Qinchuan stepped into the Killing Formation, a powerful and vast killing intent surged from the gates of Thousand Fox Mountain. The surrounding mists instantly rose, like towering waves, sweeping towards Qinchuan overwhelmingly.

    Ji Huo''er knew the power of this Formation, and that anyone below the level of a saint would not stand a chance of surviving.

    At that moment, she dared not continue watching, for Qinchuan was sure to be torn apart by the boundless tempest.

    But in the next instant, Ji Huo''er was stupefied by the scene before her eyes.

 Chapter 467 - 467: Thousand Fox Cave

    Just as the surging fog rose and Dao Magic swept in, about to tear Qinchuan to pieces¡ª

    Qinchuan moved. He extended his palm, and a golden glimmer overflowed from his palm center, gently covering the raging waves.

    Then,

    Under Ji Huo''er''s astonished gaze, the killing aura within the Killing Formation that had once surged now became incredibly quiet and docile at the touch of the Divine Soul Path emanating from Qinchuan''s palm. One moment it was tumultuous waves, wild and surging; the next it was a gentle, trickling stream, as if a fierce beast had recognized its master.

    "How is this possible?"

    Ji Huo''er was horrified, her gaze towards Qinchuan now filled with even more shock.

    This Killing Formation had been personally laid down by the ancestors. This was merely the first Great Formation. To activate this formation, anyone below the Holy''s Realm would be slain by the formation''s power if not led by a powerful Saint, even a member of the Fox Clan was no exception.

    But how could Qinchuan possibly control the Killing Formation?

    Regardless of how heaven-defying Qinchuan had seemed before, knowledgeable in all things, Ji Huo''er was merely astounded, but now she felt somewhat terrified and apprehensive.

    For Qinchuan to stand unharmed in the Killing Formation meant only one thing; his Cultivation Level had long surpassed the Holy''s Realm.

    To conceal one''s own Qi and deceive both herself, her senior sister, as well as the two Saints of her uncles, just how terrifying was Qinchuan''s Cultivation Level?

    Thinking this, Ji Huo''er pursed her lips and stammered,

    "Big brother, you... you... you''re not really that big bad guy Chunyu Xiu, are you?"

    Qinchuan clearly understood what was on her mind and wished he could knock some sense into her head, frustrated at her lack of insight, "What are you thinking? If I had cultivated an Evil Technique, I would have taken you two girls long ago! No wonder Xian''er always says you''re not smart!"

    "Ah, is that so!" Ji Huo''er blinked her big eyes, which sparkled as her mind finally caught up, "I just felt big brother wasn''t a bad person."

    "What are you standing around for? Let''s go. If we''re any later and your Supreme Elders find they can''t open the stone gate with the Blood Lotus, and they try to force their way through, your lives will be in danger," Qinchuan said, standing unharmed in the Killing Formation, urging Ji Huo''er.

    "Oh oh, coming!" only then did Ji Huo''er snap out of it and hurriedly followed.

    It had been hundreds of thousands of years since Yu Xu''er founded Thousand Fox Mountain.

    A hundred thousand years, where the mundane world would have undergone drastic changes, was but a fleeting moment in the long river of time for a Cultivation Sect¡ªnothing had changed. The willow tree planted by Qinchuan''s own hands still stood gracefully, draping over the mountain gate''s end.

    After passing through the Killing Formation, there were several more formations. Qinchuan led Ji Huo''er through the Great Formations with ease, unharmed and as if on familiar ground.

    Watching Qinchuan move through the Great Formations as if strolling into his own garden, Ji Huo''er was initially shocked, then got used to it, and eventually became numb to it.

    If Qinchuan claimed he could open the Thousand Fox Cave, she wouldn''t have doubted him for a second.

    Qinchuan didn''t take the usual path, but instead headed directly towards the Thousand Fox Cave.

    Once the two had passed through a golden gate, their figures flashed and appeared beneath a huge cliff.

    This boundless cliff was riddled with various caverns large and small, packed densely together. Although it was called the Thousand Fox Cave, the number of caves was far more than a mere thousand.

    Below Thousand Fox Cave, several alluringly shaped women were intently staring at those caves, their minds and spirits focused, unaware of Qinchuan and another''s approach.

    And in the middle of them, there was a round altar made of bluestone, on which stood a woman in white, holding a Blood Lotus in her hands and reciting a spell.

    "Quit wasting your energy; you can''t open it!"

    The Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain, the Supreme Elder, and another elder were all intently waiting for the opening of Thousand Fox Cave when suddenly, a crisp male voice sounded.

    The women of Thousand Fox Mountain were greatly startled, their gazes swiftly turning in unison to look over.

    Immediately after, two fierce voices sounded at the same time.

    "Who are you, daring to intrude upon Fox Mountain?" S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "How audacious, Ji Huo''er, you dare to defy clan rules, bringing a man into the mountain, and even here of all places?"

    The first voice came from the woman standing in the center below the altar, dressed in white, bearing some resemblance to Ling Xian''er¡ªit was none other than Ling Yu''er, the Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The Fox Clan has a secret technique to maintain eternal youth, so despite being Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er''s grandmother, she still looked very young.

    The second voice bellowing in anger belonged to the Protector, Leng Han''er.

    Although unaware of how the two had made their way up the mountain, Leng Han''er''s first assumption was that Ji Huo''er had somehow snuck Qinchuan in.

    At this moment, the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain also wore grim expressions, looking at Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er with disapproval.

    It had been thirty thousand years since a man had entered Fox Mountain; today, a man had come in.

    Furthermore, this lad was only at the Dao Palace Realm, truly audacious to the extreme, which left the elders both shocked and enraged. Regaining their senses, they encircled Qinchuan, their aura burgeoning, on high alert.

    Even at this moment, many Fox Clan elders were secretly gathering mana, ready to strike Qinchuan dead on the spot.

    Just then, Ling Xian''er suddenly stepped forward, hastily saying, "Elders, please don''t, Young Master Qin is not a bad person."

    Having finished speaking, she whispered to Ling Yu''er, "Grandma, this is Young Master Qin whom I''ve mentioned before. It''s thanks to him that Huo''er and I were able to safely obtain the Divine Blood Lotus and survive unharmed from the collapsing world."

    A flicker of curiosity appeared in Ling Yu''er''s eyes, and Liu Mei''s brows furrowed, "So, you are Qinchuan!"

    A few days prior, upon hearing that Ling Xian''er and another had survived the collapse of a world, she had her suspicions.

    Today, she learnt from Ling Xian''er''s mouth that their survival was largely due to this man named Qinchuan.

    Emotionally, Qinchuan had saved her two granddaughters. Rationally, he had made contributions to Thousand Fox Mountain. She felt she should personally meet Qinchuan.

    But after learning the Divine Blood Lotus had been successfully harvested, she joyfully headed straight for Thousand Fox Cave instead of meeting Qinchuan immediately.

    She had not expected the young man to turn up here.

    This put her in an awkward position.

    Qinchuan had violated the rules of Thousand Fox Mountain by intruding upon the sect, and by all accounts, he should have been executed outright. However, as he had rendered a service to Thousand Fox Mountain, executing him now would smear their reputation with ingratitude.

    After a pause, Ling Yu''er waved her hand and huffed coldly, "Considering the service you''ve done for my Thousand Fox Mountain, I will not pursue your trespass today."

    "Come, expel this lad from the sect, and furthermore, for Ji Huo''er''s breach of bringing a man into the sect unpermitted, penalize her to face the wall at Cliff of Reflection for one hundred years."

 Chapter 468 - 468: Backlash

    "Ah¡ª"

    "Grandma, please don''t!" cried Ji Huo''er, her little face turning a shade of purple as she spoke. She wasn''t worried about Qinchuan though, as she believed his strength had to be far superior to Leng Han''er and others since he had managed to pass through the Killing Formation.

    It was just that she was lively and loved to move around, and she had almost died of boredom when she wasn''t allowed to leave the mountain. The thought of facing the wall at the Cliff of Reflection for a hundred years was more unbearable than death itself.

    Qinchuan patted Ji Huo''er''s little head, signaling her not to panic, and stood in front of her as he spoke coldly,

    "This Young Master originally wanted to help you out of the great trouble facing Thousand Fox Mountain, out of respect for Yu Xu''er. However, since the Sect Leader does not welcome me, it seems I was meddling unnecessarily."

    Qinchuan looked self-assured, without a trace of fear. But the next moment, his tone shifted once more, "However, this Young Master has come to Thousand Fox Mountain this time to retrieve a certain item from the Thousand Fox Cave. Once I have taken that Spiritual Treasure, even if Thousand Fox Mountain wishes to hold me back, I will have to give it careful consideration."

    Upon hearing this, the faces of all the elders and the Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain, including Ling Xian''er, changed dramatically.

    What Qinchuan said was too arrogant.

    At this time, even the white-robed woman holding the Divine Blood Lotus in the center of the altar opened her eyes and looked towards Qinchuan.

    Her gaze was like lightning, with thousands of stars seeming to rise and fall in her eyes, and her terrifying presence pierced directly to the soul. She was unmistakably a Quasi-Emperor.

    She was the supreme elder of Thousand Fox Mountain, known as Mei Qian''er.

    Mei Qian''er glanced indifferently at Qinchuan and remained silent.

    But Ling Yu''er and the others knew that the supreme elder was already angry.

    "Who is this bold madman causing trouble on my Thousand Fox Mountain? A mere cultivator at the Dao Palace Realm dares to speak of my ancestors by name?"

    "The Thousand Fox Cave is our clan''s prohibited area. Even elders are not allowed near it during ordinary times. How could it be a place where an ignorant child can enter just because he wishes to?"

    A few elders spoke out harshly once again, rebuking Qinchuan.

    The Protector named Leng Han''er had already gracefully stepped out from the crowd, her presence cold as ice and frosty winter, staring indifferently at Qinchuan.

    "Boy, I''ll give you three breaths to disappear from my sight, to immediately get off this mountain. Otherwise, if I have to take action myself, you won''t be able to leave Thousand Fox Mountain unscathed," she said.

    Qinchuan, however, seemed not to notice and didn''t even glance at her, only looking distantly at the supreme elder.

    The supreme elder at the altar, no matter how she offered the Divine Blood Lotus, found it impossible to open the Thousand Fox Cave, which showed no reaction to the Divine Blood Lotus.

    Unconsciously, she began to use her own mana in an attempt to forcibly merge the Divine Blood Lotus with the Thousand Fox Cave.

    Since the ancestor left that prophecy, she believed that the Divine Blood Lotus was indeed the key to opening the Thousand Fox Cave.

    Seeing this, Qinchuan slowly said, "If you increase your mana by three more points, the Thousand Fox Cave will start to backlash. Don''t blame this Young Master for not warning you when you''re the one suffering the consequences!"

    On the other side, Leng Han''er, seeing Qinchuan so blatantly disregard her and completely ignore her, was infuriated to the extreme.

    "Courting death!"

    Leng Han''er''s presence was as chilling as frosty winters. She cast a spell with her palm, creating an ice-cold aura that seemed to freeze thousands of miles, pressing down on Qinchuan.

    Leng Han''er had reached the realm of the Holy, and with a simple movement she could destroy heavens and earth. Within that radiant light, the power of the cosmos was contained, turning the sky dark in an instant.

    At the same time, the remaining elders also looked on indifferently, their hearts filled with solemn respect.

    "Hmph, this kid had to provoke the wrong person, daring to provoke Elder Sister Leng!"

    "Elder Sister Leng''s temper is notoriously volatile. This kid really is not afraid of death, daring to ignore her. Even if the Sect Leader intercedes now, it won''t matter. This kid won''t leave without losing a layer of skin," they muttered.

    Ling Xian''er''s expression changed drastically at that moment, and she exclaimed, "Elder Leng, don''t do it!"

    The oncoming aura was frigid to the core, shooting towards Qinchuan''s head to suppress him.

    All that could be seen was that Qinchuan remained immovable, his mana surging. Countless True Qi and mana overflowed, and at the same time, copious amounts of Spiritual Energy ascend from the ground, swirling around him.

    In an instant, a dense fog enshrouded him, Immortal Mist twined about him, and Dao Magic formed a light screen around his body, creating a piece of battle armor that shone with a spiritual light. He appeared incomparably holy and divine.

    "Pfft¡ª"

    The violent gleam of light that shot out struck the Spiritual Qi Battle Clothes and merely emitted a faint sputtering noise. Then, to the onlookers'' astonishment, the divine light that was as tumultuous as waves dissipated instantly upon contact with the battle clothes transformed by Qinchuan''s surrounding Spiritual Qi.

    As for Qinchuan, he remained unscathed and stood his ground.

    "What? How is that possible?!"

    At this moment, the expression of all the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain changed drastically, and cries of shock arose from the crowd.

    Everyone was astounded and looked at Qinchuan with an indescribable sense of shock and awe. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Leng Han''er''s face flushed with shock as she cried out, "Impossible! Even a Great Saint at the Peak wouldn''t dare to withstand this move. How could you be unaffected?!"

    "You, you, who are you exactly?"

    Qinchuan''s expression was indifferent as he spoke unhurriedly, "Don''t mention just being at the Holy''s Realm. Here, even if a Supreme Saint expert were to come, this young master would have no fear whatsoever."

    In the past, Qinchuan had installed the Prohibition Laws of Thousand Fox Cave right here. With just a slight application of the Power of Laws, he could easily annihilate the group of people before him, let alone resist the mere might of the Holy Realm.

    "Arrogant, too arrogant!"

    Just as Leng Han''er was about to make another move, an unexpected change occurred. Suddenly, a loud explosion came from the direction of the altar, and a wild aura soared into the sky.

    The crowd turned their heads in response.

    They saw that the once calm Thousand Fox Cave suddenly erupted in radiant light, and a terrifying aura spilled out from the densely packed caverns.

    A bloodthirsty intent, almost tangible, burst forth from the caverns, bringing with it an Asura-like killing intent that bore down on the Grand Elder.

    "Boom¡ª"

    That immense aura instantly swept Mei Qian''er away from above the altar.

    With a "pfft," Mei Qian''er spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her complexion as pale as paper.

    "Grand Elder! Grand Elder! Are you alright?" The crowd was shocked and cried out in unison, not understanding what had caused this unforeseen mishap.

    The Grand Elder, Mei Qian''er, who was swept away, also felt a surge of alarm in her heart as she looked towards Qinchuan with suspicion.

    Just before.

    She had heard Qinchuan''s words and still harbored some disbelief. The legacy of Thousand Fox Cave had persisted for hundreds of thousands of years, and with the ancestors'' prophecy, she did not believe she would suffer from an energy backlash.

    But she still took precautions, choosing not to rashly elevate her mana all at once but instead proceeded with great care.

    True to the mark, as soon as she strengthened her mana by a third, a terrifying force of backlash indeed emerged from Thousand Fox Cave, exactly as Qinchuan had described.

    Fortunately, she was prepared and hadn''t been substantially harmed by the backlash.

    "Who exactly are you, and how did you know Thousand Fox Cave would have a backlash?"

 Chapter 469 - 469: Opening Thousand Fox Cave

    "I warned you long ago that there are prohibitions in the Thousand Fox Cave. See, you wouldn''t listen, insisting on forcing it open."

    Qinchuan shook his head, it seemed he had predicted this situation, adopting an expression of disappointment akin to hating iron for not becoming steel.

    "Fortunately, you took my words to heart and didn''t rashly pour mana into it, otherwise, your Quasi-Emperor Realm might have fallen."

    As Qinchuan spoke, he moved towards the altar. His body was shrouded in mist, with auroral light flowing, and his battle attire, made of spiritual energy, blossomed lushly around him, casting him in a hazy glow that gave off a sense of holiness and sanctity.

    At this time, everyone''s hearts skipped a beat, and their gazes toward Qinchuan turned strange, "This youngster, fully aware that the grand elder is of Quasi-Emperor Cultivation, still dares to be neither servile nor overbearing?"

    "What exactly is his background?"

    The people from Thousand Fox Mountain grew somewhat solemn, looking at Qinchuan with completely different eyes.

    "You little brat, stop! Don''t come any closer!"

    Seeing Qinchuan approaching, Leng Han''er was the first to step forward and shout fiercely, wanting to take action again.

    And it was at this moment, the grand elder Mei Qian''er finally spoke.

    "Han''er, let him come over!"

    "This..." Leng Han''er and Ling Yu''er, among others, looked at the grand elder in surprise, not understanding why she suddenly made such a decision?

    But after Leng Han''er complied, she stepped aside to clear the path.

    Qinchuan walked with his head held high and chest out. Even though he was only at the Dao Palace Realm, all the people present except for Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er were at least at the Holy''s Realm, with Great Saints and Supreme Saints everywhere. Yet, he bore himself with equanimity, stepping step by step onto the altar above.

    "How did you know when this Thousand Fox Cave would generate backlash?"

    The grand elder''s eyes blazed with sharp light, staring intently at Qinchuan, wanting to see right through him, but all she could see was a vast expanse of mist.

    Her realm had broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, and with her lineage from the Fox Clan, she far surpassed ordinary people in matters of the soul.

    After she was backlashed by the Thousand Fox Mountain earlier, she suspected Qinchuan used some secret technique to completely conceal his cultivation level. She then deployed her Divine Sense secretly, attempting to probe the core of Qinchuan''s strength.

    But she was astounded to find that, under her Divine Sense, Qinchuan''s actual strength was indeed at the Dao Palace Realm, no doubt about it. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, beneath this veneer of the Dao Palace Realm, there seemed to be another terrifying and immense soul hidden.

    That soul was so powerful that it gave her an overwhelming feeling of suffocation on the spot, like an ant looking up at a towering mountain, the pressure was oppressive.

    She tried hard to see through what was hidden inside Qinchuan''s body that made her feel the presence of danger.

    But this terrifying aura was well concealed; if not for her Quasi-Emperor''s Divine Sense and her tens of thousands of years steeped in soul mastery, she wouldn''t even be able to sense the presence of danger.

    That''s why she let Qinchuan come over, allowing him to stand on the altar, because she had a feeling that Qinchuan had some profound connection and destiny with Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "The Thousand Fox Cave was originally a shattered den of gods and demons, in Ancient Times, it was the dwelling place of the divine Nine-Tailed Fox from the Fox Clan. After the great war between gods and demons, the Nine-Tailed Fox perished, and the den was damaged in battle, resulting in this place full of countless holes.

    After an era of reincarnation, your ancestor Yu Xu''er spent a great deal of effort to reopen this place, but at the same time, she planted a terrifying prohibition here. Without the method to lift this prohibition, attempting to break into this place with brute force is impossible, even for a Great Emperor."

    At this moment, Mei Qian''er''s face showed several traces of emotion, her eyes gleaming with incredulity.

    "You... How do you know?"

    Thousand Fox Cave was an ancient den of gods and demons, a secret known only to her within all of Thousand Fox Mountain. Not even the current Sect Leader Ling Yu''er, nor Mei Lin''er who had betrayed the sect before, were aware of it.

    And now, it was unveiled by Qinchuan in a single statement.

    She was, of course, aware of the prohibitions surrounding the Thousand Fox Cave, having believed that, now that she had obtained the Divine Blood Lotus, she would not need to force her way in. However, she had not anticipated that the ancestral prophecy handed down through the years would come to naught.

    At this thought, something seemed to strike her, and a sharp light burst forth from her eyes.

    "You have a way to open the Thousand Fox Cave?"

    Qinchuan replied with a nonchalant smile, as if he had everything under control, "Since this son is aware of these matters, I naturally possess the secret technique to open the Thousand Fox Cave. However, after I open the cave, I will need to take one item from within."

    "If you really can break the prohibition, you may take not just one, but ten or a hundred items from the treasures within!"

    "Then watch closely!" Qinchuan said with an indifferent smile, "Observe how this son unravels the prohibition here!"

    Having said that.

    Qinchuan formed a complicated spell with his hands.

    At that moment, within his Divine Sense, an Emperor Soul suddenly opened its eyes, shooting forth two golden divine beams. Divine light spilled from his forehead, resembling a bolt of lightning, and shot straight toward the largest cave opening in the center of the Thousand Fox Cave.

    The divine light vanished instantly into the cave mouth enveloped by the misty spiritual energy.

    However, after the divine light entered the cave, it was as if swallowed by a vast sea, and the dark cave mouth showed no sign of change.

    "What''s going on?"

    "There''s no change at all?"

    To Leng Han''er and others, Qinchuan was an undeniable fraud. Seeing how respectfully the Supreme Elder treated him, they were quite displeased.

    The crowd watched from a distance, not believing that Qinchuan would open the Thousand Fox Cave when even the Supreme Elder had failed.

    Now, seeing Qinchuan''s pretentious actions resulting in no change to the Thousand Fox Cave, Leng Han''er could no longer hold back and stepped forward.

    Leng Han''er harrumphed, "Supreme Elder, this fellow has somehow deceived Xian''er and Huo''er to sneak up to Fox Mountain with ulterior motives. He cannot open the Thousand Fox Cave; we should still drive him off the mountain."

    But no sooner had she finished speaking, another elder suddenly exclaimed in astonishment, "Look! It''s moving! It''s moving!"

    Leng Han''er turned her gaze and indeed saw the spiritual energy around the main cave mouth in the center of the Thousand Fox Cave beginning to slowly surge ¡ª a sign that the prohibitions were starting to activate.

    "How is this possible?"

    "Can this youngster truly open the Thousand Fox Cave?"

    All the elders looked at Qinchuan with startling realization.

    "Puff¡ª"

    The spiritual energy at the cave mouth of the Thousand Fox Cave started to undulate slowly at first, but the movement grew increasingly rapid.

    Initially, the spiritual energy was like a gentle, meandering stream, but as the surging grew stronger it became like a rolling river, with massive waves crashing.

    "Boom¡ª"

    Following a sound that shook heaven and earth, the spiritual energy from the several thousand cave openings in the Thousand Fox Cave reached its peak and exploded simultaneously.

    After the spiritual energy dispersed, the true form of the Thousand Fox Cave was revealed - a golden cave gleaming, and the essence of gods and demons seeped out from within.

    Clearly, this cave was indeed the dwelling of gods and demons.

    At this moment, everyone was stunned, gawking at Qinchuan in disbelief; they had not expected that he would truly be able to open the Thousand Fox Cave.

 Chapter 470 - 470: 470

    While everyone was in a daze, Qinchuan''s figure flashed, taking the lead and entering the central cave, and stepped into Thousand Fox Cave.

    "That kid entered the Thousand Fox Cave, hurry and follow up!" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing this, the people from Thousand Fox Mountain swiftly followed, their figures flashing as they rapidly caught up.

    Mei Qian''er, the Grand Elder of the Thousand Fox Mountain, and Sect Leader Ling Yu''er among others didn''t want to fall behind and each spurred their movement techniques, heading into the cave.

    As everyone stepped into the cave and passed through an entrance that seemed like a long river of time, their figures reappeared.

    As soon as they landed, everyone immediately felt a terrifying Divine Intent emanating from all around.

    "What an astonishing divine demon''s intent!"

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er had previously entered the Divine Cave in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, and although the Divine Intent of the divine demons inside had already dissipated, they could still feel its strong presence.

    However, in comparison to the divine demon''s intent in the Thousand Fox Cave at this moment, it was like comparing a stream to the vast ocean.

    Moreover, everyone discovered that this divine demon''s intent was naturally somewhat friendly towards them.

    The Fox Race, cunning by nature, was no exception even for the Nine-tailed Demon Fox from ancient times. After entering the stone cave, the place was full of splits and intersections, roads crisscrossing in every direction, making everyone feel as though they had entered a huge maze, quickly losing their sense of direction.

    Only Qinchuan, leading the way, seemed extremely familiar with the place, as if returning to his own herb garden, encountering many forks along the way without the slightest hesitation, always choosing the right direction as he continued deeper into the cave.

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, having stayed by Qinchuan''s side for a long time without much hesitation, quickly followed him.

    Mei Qian''er, curious about Qinchuan''s identity, didn''t hesitate too much and followed from a distance.

    Qinchuan, carefree at the front, led everyone out of the maze in less than half an hour and into a grand and magnificent palace.

    This palace was lavishly decorated, resplendent and luxurious, shining with gold all around, dazzling to the eye.

    However, even though the palace was exquisitely decorated, it was bare inside, with no treasures or inheritance to be seen.

    "Is this... the world inside Thousand Fox Cave?"

    The elders from Thousand Fox Mountain felt somewhat disappointed at this time, as the Thousand Fox Cave, though it seemed mysterious, seemed to lack any earth-shattering inheritance.

    Since there was no exceptional inheritance, their plan to open the Thousand Fox Cave to resist Chunyu Xiu fell through in advance.

    "How¡­ How can this be?"

    Mei Qian''er''s gaze was vacant, staring intently at the empty palace, her Divine Sense expanded, very certain that the palace was empty.

    "How can this be? Why would our ancestor have left behind an empty palace?"

    Just as everyone was extremely despondent,

    At that moment, Qinchuan, with his hands behind his back, leisurely said, "Who said the palace is empty?"

    "Could it be that there is a mystery hidden within this palace?"

    Upon hearing this, Mei Qian''er''s heart stirred, and her eyes filled with puzzlement as she looked towards Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan said no more, his eyes sparkled like lightning, and the aura of his body surged, guiding his mana.

    "Break!"

    With a light rebuke from Qinchuan, a mist akin to that from an Immortal Realm surged up from beneath his feet, spreading to all around and instantly filling the palace.

    "This¡­ There''s actually an Illusion Array hidden here!" Seeing this, everyone suddenly realized, crying out in unison.

    It turned out that the palace they had just seen was only an illusion, not a real scene.

    Mei Qian''er''s heart also surged like a stormy sea, once again shocked by Qinchuan.

    "What kind of illusion array is this, that even I can''t see through it, yet this boy was able to spot it at first glance?"

    While everyone was horrified, Qinchuan had already broken through the illusion, and the mist as if it were Immortal Qi around them also began to gradually dissipate, revealing the true appearance of this place.

    Now, wherever they looked, where were the glittering palaces? The place was originally an endless expanse dotted with glittering Heavenly Treasures Materials, which had formed the illusion of the palace.

    "So many heavenly treasures!" Countless Heavenly Treasures Materials were revealed, and these people became very agitated.

    The reason was nothing else but that these Heavenly Treasures Materials were seen by them only in Ancient Books; they had never witnessed them with their own eyes.

    "Look, that''s the Chaos Illusory Vine! According to the legends, this type of vine grows at the boundary between chaos and reality, seldom for one to see it with their own eyes. Because it transforms into ordinary vines and grass during its growth, one wouldn''t know its true form until it''s picked," suddenly, an elder recognized something and exclaimed loudly.

    "And since this Illusory Vine grows at the edges of chaotic voids, even a Great Emperor would need to be extremely careful to harvest it, otherwise falling into chaos, it might take countless years to emerge."

    "Such an expanse of Illusory Vines covering the entire cave, what a grand feat."

    Now, everyone realized why even Mei Qian''er couldn''t see through the environment here; the formation was actually laid out using these Illusory Vines.

    "What kind of secrets is the ancestral Thousand Fox Cave hiding, to be protected so stringently?" At this moment, everyone understood that the Thousand Fox Cave must be more complex than they had imagined.

    "And look, that''s Jiuyou Soul-Devouring Grass, that''s Galaran!"

    "Quick, look over there, it''s the Emerald Demon Sprout!"

    Countless glittering Spiritual Treasures overwhelmed everyone, leaving them in utter shock. These heavenly treasures, in today''s Cultivation World, taking out just one could incite the covetousness of a power, and yet here was an entire cave full of them!

    "With these Heavenly Treasures Materials, the strength of my Thousand Fox Mountain will surely undergo a qualitative leap!" Ling Yu''er''s eyes twinkled with joy, her elation obvious.

    At this time, the mist in this area had also completely cleared.

    Before everyone''s eyes now appeared a circular altar of cyan and gold.

    "Why does this altar look so familiar?"

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er saw the altar and both had this strange thought deep in their hearts simultaneously.

    Suddenly coming to their realization, wasn''t this altar''s design exactly like the one they had seen inside the Divine Cave of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb?

    They naturally did not know that the Thousand Fox Cave and the Divine Cave within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb belonged to the same Divine Demon Cave system, all of which were created by Qinchuan. The purpose of this altar was to gather the Divine Intent of the divine and demon worlds around it, hence it was exactly the same upon its initial construction.

    At the same time, everyone clearly felt that on top of the altar, there were two opposing forces engaging in a contest with each other.

    "Ah¡­ look, what is that?"

    At that moment, Protector Liu Yan''er suddenly exclaimed, pointing her delicate hand at a smooth spot on the rock wall beside the altar.

    Following her pointing finger, everyone saw that on the rock wall, there hung a portrait.

    The portrait depicted a tall man holding a Long Spear, his black hair fluttering, standing proudly between heaven and earth, a formidable aura of invincibility emanating from the painting, gripping the soul. Next to him stood a white fox revealing its true body, howling towards the Nine Heavens.

    The depiction in the portrait was vividly lifelike; the man and the fox seemed as if they were truly standing before everyone.

    Seeing the white fox stirred everyone''s hearts, and they immediately understood that it was indeed their ancestor, Yu Xu''er.

    What truly shocked everyone, however, was the man holding the Long Spear.

    He looked exactly like Qinchuan!

 Chapter 471 - 471 Portrait

    "This...."

    "How is this possible?"

    "Why would your portrait appear here?"

    The people of Thousand Fox Mountain looked on with a mix of shock and suspicion, their gazes towards Qinchuan becoming indescribably strange and doubtful.

    The Thousand Fox Cave was the forbidden territory of each generation of Thousand Fox Mountain, sealed by the ancestors many years ago, and no one from later generations had ever entered it.

    They simply could not understand.

    Why would there be a portrait of Qinchuan here?

    Moreover, this portrait had been stored in the Thousand Fox Cave for hundreds of thousands of years, never once appearing in the world outside; it was impossible that Qinchuan had known of the portrait beforehand and then changed his appearance to come here.

    Only at this moment did the elder Mei Qian''er''s expression flicker, as if she had suddenly recalled something.

    "You... you are..."

    "It is rumored that our ancestor was once the war pet of a terrifying being, and this portrait has been hung here with great solemnity, so that man may well have been the ancestor''s master. Could it be that you are the descendant of that terrifying being from back then?"

    For hundreds of thousands of years, the inheritance of Thousand Fox Mountain had persisted, with Yu Xu''er not leaving behind any Divine Sense or other marks of Qinchuan, only some sporadic legends. Now Mei Qian''er speculated as so.

    Upon hearing this, the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain were also stunned, exchanging looks of astonishment, their eyes turning to Qinchuan.

    "No, I am not that person''s descendant!"

    Qinchuan shook his head, his demeanor utterly composed as he spoke slowly and deliberately, "I am that very person from back then. Yu Xu''er was merely one of my war pets!"

    As he said this, Emperor Soul surged within Qinchuan, a tremendously vast and resolute power of Divine Consciousness emanating from his forehead, forcibly infusing into the Divine Sense of everyone present.

    "You... you... you really are the master!"

    Upon contacting this powerful Divine Consciousness, everyone was deeply shocked. There was a distinctive aura within this Divine Consciousness that instantly confirmed Qinchuan''s identity.

    "We welcome the master''s return!" The women of Thousand Fox Mountain bowed down in respect.

    Only Ji Huo''er still stood cheekily in front of Qinchuan, blinking her spirited large eyes in shock: "I knew Big Brother, you were no ordinary man, but to think you have lived for hundreds of thousands of years!"

    "Hey, that''s not right. If you''ve lived for hundreds of thousands of years, shouldn''t you look different?"

    "Then what should I look like?" Qinchuan smiled amiably, Ji Huo''er still dared to speak to him in such a manner after knowing his identity, which truly made Qinchuan see her in a new light.

    "You should at least be an old man with a long beard by now, but you''re clearly only in your teens, just a couple of years older than me!"

    Ji Huo''er muttered, reaching out to pull at Qinchuan''s chin as if to look for any disguise that Qinchuan might be using!

    "Alright, everyone stand up. From now on you don''t need to call me master; just call me Young Master Qin," Qinchuan waved his hand, disregarding the women of Thousand Fox Mountain, and walked towards the central altar.

    "Retrieve!"

    Qinchuan approached the altar and lightly spoke out, while simultaneously casting a spell with his hand.

    With the spell cast, the altar seemed to awaken, and two intertwining forces burst forth explosively.

    Soon after, a golden Fragment the size of a palm whooshed from above the altar and flew straight into Qinchuan''s hand, which he then stored inside Dao Lotus. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Originally there had been two tremendous forces above the altar, and this golden Fragment was precisely one of the mysterious powers.

    Originally.

    The power within this cave, under the influence of two great forces, was intertwined and in a stable state. At this moment, Qinchuan suddenly took away one of the fragments, breaking the balance in the cave.

    In an instant, the aura within the cave exploded, an overbearing and majestic presence burst forth. In a flash, the sky changed color, and countless divine and demonic intents surged within the cave. The world inside the cave was like a raging river and ocean, with towering waves crashing against the shores and sweeping across all directions, howling as they pressed down towards the people around.

    "What''s happening?"

    "Why has the world within the cave suddenly gone out of control?"

    Everyone''s faces were stricken with terror, even the Great Saint-level powerhouses felt insignificant and feeble under this overwhelming presence, as if they were at the foot of a towering mountain.

    Just as everyone was shocked, Qinchuan suddenly shouted.

    "Xian''er, Huo''er, come forth!"

    The two had been following Qinchuan the longest and were most obedient to his commands. In an instant, they stepped forward, positioning themselves on either side of Qinchuan.

    After the two approached, the next moment, from above the altar, two fragments¡ªone white and one red, both flickering with divine light¡ªflew out again.

    The two dazzling fragments flashed by and instantly entered the bodies of the two individuals.

    After the red and white fragments entered the bodies of Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, their bodies shook simultaneously. Soon after, they both began to emanate a misty spiritual energy. Luminance writhed and flowed at their sides, forming a light barrier around them.

    Both fell into a meditative trance at the same time.

    "What''s going on here?"

    The elders of Thousand Fox Mountain looked at the two with curiosity. Although they didn''t understand what was happening, they knew in their hearts that the two must have received an extraordinary inheritance.

    At this moment, Qinchuan spoke, answering the doubts in everyone''s minds.

    "These fragments are Divine Fragments. In ancient times, when the divine nine-tailed fox perished, its nine tails transformed into nine Divine Fragments.

    Xian''er and Huo''er have respectively obtained the Fire Divine Trait and Soul Divine Trait left behind by the nine-tailed fox from Ancient Times!"

    Before Qinchuan could finish speaking, the elders all inhaled sharply.

    "What?"

    "Divine Fragments!"

    "Are these the legendary Divine Fragments? Divine Fragments exist in this era?"

    A tempestuous wave stirred in the hearts of those from Thousand Fox Mountain. They were shocked and alarmed, their eyes wide open in disbelief.

    Divine Fragments, what did that mean? It meant that Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er had received the inheritance of a god.

    Receiving the inheritance of a god, the stuff of legends, meant that for those who inherit from a god, reaching the Great Emperor Realm was merely a matter of time. Breaking through to the Great Emperor and entering the rumored Divine Realm was no longer a fool''s dream. It could be said that their path of cultivation would be smooth and unobstructed from then on.

    At this moment, even the people of Thousand Fox Mountain couldn''t stay calm, their eyes revealing a glow of envy and desire.

    Finally, an elder couldn''t hold back any longer and spoke softly.

    "Young Master Qin, didn''t you say that in ancient times, the divine nine-tailed fox transformed into nine Divine Fragments, leaving behind nine legacies? Now that Xian''er and Huo''er have each obtained one, then..."

    Before such a great temptation, no one could remain composed.

    Qinchuan, of course, understood what the person meant, and shook his head as he replied, "The remaining seven Divine Demon Fragments have already been inherited by Yu Xu''er!"

    When Yu Xu''er discovered this Den of Divine Demons, she also gained the recognition of seven Divine Fragments and received their inheritance, leaving only the Fire Fragment and Soul Fragment behind.

    Hearing this response, everyone felt a sense of disappointment. Although they guessed that the divine inheritance was likely gone, having Qinchuan''s confirmation still left them disheartened.

    Looking at Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, who were still receiving the inheritance, enveloped in misty spiritual energy as if they were within Immortal Mist, everyone felt even more envious. They sighed inwardly at their fortune; having sought the Divine Blood Lotus, they happened to meet its former owner and established a relationship with it in advance, ultimately leading to their receiving the divine inheritance.

 Chapter 472 - 472: Legacy

    The inheritance of gods from ancient times, though the two had only inherited one-ninth each, required an exceedingly long time to fully assimilate and comprehend, sometimes taking several months.

    Qinchuan and the others did not stay any longer. After searching the cave once more and finding no further divine inheritance, the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain left the Thousand Fox Cave with lingering thoughts.

    Aside from a small number of treasures that the group could currently use, the majority of the natural and earth treasures were left in the Thousand Fox Cave.

    Qinchuan had already passed on the method to open the cave to the Great Elder, allowing the people of Thousand Fox Mountain free access whenever they needed.

    The item Qinchuan stored in Thousand Fox Cave all those years ago was a fragment of a Titan God''s divine essence. Due to the overwhelming ferocity of the Titan God''s fragment, he suppressed it using two fragments of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit.

    Now that he had taken the fragment of the Titan God, the Thousand Fox Cave no longer held any significance for him.

    Knowing Qinchuan''s identity, the people of Thousand Fox Mountain had come to fully trust him.

    Over the following month, Qinchuan stayed in Thousand Fox Mountain. With the divine fragment he had retrieved from the Thousand Fox Cave, he was now only one step away from awakening his Innate Bone.

    Innate Bone is one of the nine major organs within an Innate Body, covering the broadest range and being the most difficult to awaken and temper.

    In the past, it took him an entire lifetime to cultivate his Innate Bone, and in the end, he still had not completely tempered all his bones.

    Therefore, this time, in his awakening, he aimed to do more than just awaken his Innate Bone¡ªhe also intended to fully temper the Innate Bones left incomplete in that lifetime, leaving no regrets.

    Bones are crucial as the support structures of the human body, belonging to the most yin and most yang of elements, and also as the pillars of life.

    To awaken the Innate Bone, the two most important heavenly treasures are the Innate Water he had already obtained and a fragment of an ancient Titan God''s essence. The next step is to concoct an elixir during a time when Yin-Yang Qi reaches its peak.

    At this moment, with the Yin-Yang Forces both peaking, he would start alchemy and guide the forces of Taiyin and Taiyang into the Pill Furnace. As the elixir forms, it would contain the spiritual power of utmost yin and yang.

    To achieve the peak of Yin-Yang Qi simultaneously, there is only one method: when the Taiyin and Taiyang hang together in the sky, an event known as a solar eclipse.

    So now, what he needed to do was wait.

    In these past few days, Qinchuan also received news from Ye Xuanji once again.

    There were reports that Great Yan Ancient Kingdom discovered a new type of mineral on the coast of the Eastern Sea. The mysterious people from the Upper Realm used this new ore to arrange a formation that he had never seen before.

    With this formation, Great Yan Ancient Kingdom actually achieved Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission, essentially the same effect as a Sound Transmission Stone, although it was not as convenient.

    Once Qinchuan learned of this, he immediately realized that the reason Sound Transmission Stones could transmit sound over long distances was because they contained an energy that could connect the heaven and earth, known as the Ling of Great Dao.

    This kind of substance generally exists in places where the Heavenly Dao or Great Dao converge, a presence formed under the warm cultivation of the Great Dao over a lengthy period, similar to the Spirit of Heavenly Dao.

    Besides the Sound Transmission Stones produced in the Upper Realm, he had already discovered years ago that there was a type of mineral on the Divine Wilderness Continent that contained minute amounts of the Ling of Great Dao.

    However, he did not pay much attention when he stumbled upon this mineral, as the amount of the Ling of Great Dao within these ores was too insignificant to facilitate communication through the Heavenly Dao.

    To transmit sound, one would need a large amount of this type of ore to set up a formation before it could be realized.

    At the time, he was preoccupied with finding materials to temper and awaken the Innate Body, and soon he pushed the matter to the back of his mind, never expecting that today, someone from the Upper Realm would have already realized this Sound-Transmitting Formation before him.

    With the Sound-Transmitting Formation and the Central Teleportation Formation, these two means of quickly conveying messages and rapidly mobilizing troops, if it were an indigenous empire of the Divine Wilderness Continent, facing the Great Yan Ancient Country, they would probably have a hard time resisting.

    Another piece of news had spread among the sects surrounding the Great Yan Ancient Country: The news that Qinchuan and two others had come out of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb unscathed.

    The Saint Heirs of the three sects, the Hundred Ghosts Sect, the Burning Heaven Sect, and the Tianshui Sect, had made enemies of Qinchuan that day, and the news of Qinchuan slaying Baili Ghost and You Canghai had already spread.

    It was originally thought that if Qinchuan died in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, that would have been the end of it. However, the fact that Qinchuan had managed to survive and emerged from the tomb made the three sects unable to sit still any longer.

    At this time, elders from the three sects had already set out for Thousand Fox Mountain to force the issue, intending to demand that Thousand Fox Mountain hand over Qinchuan; it was feared that in a few days, the elders of the three sects would arrive at Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Meanwhile, news came from Tianqing City as well, where the Eldest Prince had privately refused to ally with the Great Yan Ancient Country, enraging the old emperor and preparing to strip the Eldest Prince of his Crown Prince title.

    Upon hearing the news, the Third Prince entered Tianqing City with a large army, ready to proceed to the capital to support the reigning king and compete for the throne.

    But, having received news in advance, and already aware of the early signs of chaos in Dongju Continent, Qinchuan had earlier alerted the Burning Heaven Sect and Exquisite Pavilion.

    Yu Qilin and the Great Elder Chi Feng of the Burning Heaven Sect personally arrived, and the two Supreme Saints intervened to stabilize the situation but also alerted the Quasi-Emperor of the Tianyuan Ancient Country.

    After the Quasi-Emperor of the Tianyuan Ancient Country intervened, the Eldest Prince presented a Great Dao Pill, and with the resolute support of the Exquisite Pavilion and Burning Heaven Sect, the Eldest Prince ultimately stabilized the situation, and the Quasi-Emperor finally recognized the Eldest Prince, with the old emperor eventually being unable to revoke the Crown Prince''s title.

    Afterwards.

    Moving with emotion and enlightening with reason, the Eldest Prince analyzed the current situation in Dongju Continent for the old emperor, who then successfully delegated military power to the Eldest Prince, with the Third Prince sent to the distant frontier.

    At the same time, Jiuxiang Ancient Country and Taiyuan Ancient Country had already successfully joined forces, with the armies from both ancient countries and hundreds of Saints marching in a grand procession toward the borders of Jiuxiang Ancient Country and Great Yan Ancient Country.

    In contrast, inside the Great Yan Ancient Country, all was tranquil; within and around the Flying Swallow City palace, there was peace and harmony, with no signs indicative of the eve of a great battle.

    In these past few days, Qinchuan himself had not been idle, either; he had traversed Thousand Fox Mountain, not only activating the Great Formation he had set up years ago but also arranging a separate Heaven and Earth Array, to be used for alchemical purposes by channeling the Yin-Yang Forces.

    Ji Huo''er and his companion, having received the Divine Inheritance, had not yet come out of seclusion.

    One day, after completing his cultivation, Qinchuan suddenly remembered something on a whim.

    He recalled how his long spear was destroyed in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. Although he had many magic artifacts on him, it was the long spear that he found most handy.

    "Those old buddies who once stood by my side have all disappeared without a trace; it seems it''s time to forge a reliable magic artifact!"

    With this in mind, Qinchuan abruptly rose to his feet.

    At that moment, however, a series of steady footstep sounds suddenly came from outside the room. Qinchuan smiled knowingly and immediately knew who the visitor was and why they had come. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 473 - 473: Preaching

    It wasn''t long before Mei Qian''er''s voice came from outside the room.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    Mei Qian''er''s voice was enchanting and lively, seductive and tempting, giving off a soft and tender sensation.

    "Come in," Qin Chuan responded indifferently.

    Mei Qian''er pushed the door open, and a fragrant breeze blew in from the doorway. It had to be said that every member of the Fox Race was a breathtaking beauty, their every frown and smile, every move they made, was filled with an innate seductiveness and allure.

    This allure was not deliberately contrived, but rather it radiated naturally.

    "Young Master Qin, what are your plans moving forward?" Mei Qian''er entered and, instead of stating her purpose at first, she said, "If Young Master Qin has no urgent business, you really should hurry and leave Thousand Fox Mountain."

    Qin Chuan knew exactly what Mei Qian''er was thinking.

    There was an irreconcilable feud between Thousand Fox Mountain and Chunyu Xiu, and now that Chunyu Xiu had broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, once his realm was stable, he would undoubtedly come to trouble Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The wrath of a Great Emperor was not something mere mortals could contend with.

    During the opening of Thousand Fox Cave, she had pinned her hopes on finding powerful secret techniques and formations within that could withstand a Great Emperor, but after the cave was opened, although there were two divine inheritances, they were claimed by Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er. Nothing else of use remained.

    The hope placed on Thousand Fox Cave thus vanished.

    Although Mei Qian''er knew that Qin Chuan was the master of her ancestral predecessor, she also saw that Qin Chuan''s current realm was only in the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    She had also roughly guessed that Qin Chuan must be cultivating some sort of reincarnation spell. From this, she concluded that Qin Chuan definitely would not be a match for a Great Emperor.

    This matter, from beginning to end, was her own people''s issue. If Qin Chuan were to be involved, it would be quite inappropriate. Having seen Qin Chuan busy within the mountain these past few days, she had not disturbed him. Now that he was free, she personally came to urge Qin Chuan to leave this place.

    "Are you worried about Chunyu Xiu?" Qin Chuan shook his head and spoke with a composed tone.

    Mei Qian''er was startled, a flash of emotion crossing her stunning cheeks before returning to normal, her eyes shimmering, "Huo''er has already told you all this."

    "Indeed, my Thousand Fox Mountain has encountered a big trouble. That Chunyu Xiu stepped into the Great Emperor Realm half a year ago, and he could come knocking at any moment. When that happens, there will surely be a great battle between my Thousand Fox Mountain and him. With a battle of Emperor Realm at hand, I am afraid we will be unable to spare any attention for Young Master Qin."

    Since Qin Chuan already knew of Chunyu Xiu''s existence, she didn''t explain any further, nor did she blame Ji Huo''er, merely stating the matter as it was.

    As Mei Qian''er spoke to this point, a sudden resolve appeared on her face, along with a plea, as she continued, "Therefore, before this person comes knocking, I implore Young Master Qin to take Xian''er and Huo''er with you and leave this place! Once Xian''er and Huo''er come out of Thousand Fox Cave, please take them with you and depart from here!"

    The lineage of Thousand Fox Mountain had been passed down for hundreds of thousands of years without interruption, yet now under her watch, it faced the threat of annihilation, something she could not willingly accept.

    Fortunately, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had received the divine inheritance, and their futures were boundless. If they successfully escaped, the future reconstruction of Thousand Fox Mountain would surely be effortless, which is why she had sought Qin Chuan.

    But before she could finish speaking, Qin Chuan simply cleaned his ear and said nonchalantly,

    "Chunyu Xiu is hardly worth the concern for this young master. After all, wasn''t Thousand Fox Mountain bolstered by my own hands back in the day? If someone dares to come knocking, searching for trouble, then they shall be wiped out!"

    Mei Qian''er was initially taken aback, unbelievably looking towards Qinchuan, "But the person in question is a Great Emperor, the most paramount existence upon the Divine Wilderness Continent!" Worry flickered within Mei Qian''er''s eyes.

    She genuinely hoped that Qinchuan would take Huo''er and leave this place of strife as soon as possible, to preserve a glimmer of hope for Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Qinchuan laughed and shook his head, truly disdainful, "Why should one diminish their own majesty and bolster the ambition of others? Since this young master has said there''s a way to help Thousand Fox Mountain exterminate this person, the Supreme Elder need only rest easy!"

    "But..."

    Though established long ago, Mei Qian''er, aware that her ancestors had once followed a formidable person, still lacked a firsthand understanding of how truly daunting Qinchuan could be. She wanted to continue persuading Qinchuan.

    But at that moment, Qinchuan had already stood up abruptly, cutting off her words.

    "There are no ''buts.'' Should this young master be scared off by a mere Great Emperor and flee in terror, it would be laughable if word got out.

    Thus, you relay the message that, ten days from now, this young master will impart teachings at the Heavenly Sound Pavilion. All those who are fated may come to listen, and you too should be there at that time!"

    Following this, Qinchuan''s figure had already floated away, leaving the room, and Mei Qian''er stood there in stunned silence.

    "Young Master Qin, he is clearly only at the Dao Palace Realm. Isn''t it natural to avoid the edge of a Great Emperor?"

    However, she didn''t dwell on this thought too much and quickly realized that, although Qinchuan''s realm was low, since he was indeed the master of her ancestral predecessors, his understanding of the Dao must be terrifyingly profound. Perhaps even she could not compare to him, so Qinchuan''s teaching was undoubtedly an invaluable opportunity.

    Right away, she returned to her room and had Ling Yu''er spread the word: In ten days, all disciples were to gather at the Heavenly Sound Pavilion.

    After leaving his residence, Qinchuan went alone in the direction of the Treasure Pavilion; he wished to forge a Lifebound Weapon and needed to find some top-quality forging materials.

    Although he had been involved in the establishment of Thousand Fox Mountain, the place was filled with numerous Illusion Realms and Formation Restrictions. Yet, Qinchuan moved through them as if entering a realm devoid of people, unobstructed on his path.

    While the Fox Clan of Thousand Fox Mountain was unable to wield Magical Treasures and Magic Artifacts, there were still many Human Race disciples within the mountain. Furthermore, a trial for inner disciples had just been conducted recently, and quite a few had earned the right to enter the Treasure Pavilion. Therefore, the entrance of the Pavilion was bustling with people coming and going.

    "What''s going on? How come there''s a man in our sect?"

    "Who is this man? Why is he at Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    Given Qinchuan''s special identity, no elder dared to spread the word, and since Qinchuan had been keeping to himself in the past few days, the news of an extra man in Thousand Fox Mountain had not spread widely. So, when he suddenly appeared at the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion, it immediately drew the attention and astonishment of many disciples.

    "Hurry, call for a protector to chase this vile man out!" a female disciple cried out in alarm.

    Someone immediately shot out in response, presumably to report the incident. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan, however, paid no heed to how these female disciples viewed him and walked straight to the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion, his eyes not straying in the slightest.

    "How bold! Who are you, and how did you come to be at Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    Guarding the Treasure Pavilion were two Immortal Platform Realm Fox Clan disciples. Due to the Chunyu Xiu incident, the female disciples of the Fox Clan had become even more disdainful towards men. Seeing Qinchuan from afar, they shouted furiously, ordering him to halt.

 Chapter 474 - 474 Treasure Pavilion

    "Excuse me, I need to enter the Treasure Pavilion, please step aside!"

    Qinchuan seemed to have no realization of the situation, instead spoke calmly and squarely.

    "Hmph, how audacious, not only trespassing into Thousand Fox Mountain unannounced but also daring to enter the Treasure Pavilion, utterly delusional!"

    The two disciples said as they gathered mana in their palms, ready to capture Qinchuan in one fell swoop, "Impudent boy, surrender quietly and come with us to see the Sect Leader!"

    The two were unaware of how Qinchuan had managed to sneak in, but were determined to capture him and let the Sect Leader deal with him.

    Qinchuan curled his lips, "Tsk tsk, quite diligent indeed, but you''ve stopped the wrong person." He didn''t find it hard on the two female disciples who were just doing their duty. Instead, he threw a jade token over to them.

    "This is the Sect Leader''s Token, step back at once!"

    "This¡­"

    The two guarding disciples took the jade token, examined it carefully, and were immediately shocked.

    "This is actually the Sect Leader''s Jade Token!?"

    "How do you have the Sect Leader''s Token?"

    Despite many doubts, with Qinchuan holding the Sect Leader''s jade token, they did not dare to obstruct further. They let Qinchuan enter the Treasure Pavilion, while one of them quickly left to report the matter to the Sect Leader.

    Qinchuan entered the Treasure Pavilion amidst the puzzled and perplexed gazes of many female disciples.

    "Where did this man come from?"

    No sooner had Qinchuan entered the Treasure Pavilion than he again attracted the attention of several disciples inside who were selecting magic artifacts and treasures. One female disciple said with a frown and displeasure.

    At that moment, another female disciple who entered the pavilion with Qinchuan quickly spoke up at the side.

    "Shh! I heard this guy came in with the Sect Leader''s Token!"

    "What? This kid has the Sect Leader''s Token? How could a minor Dao Palace Realm cultivator, and moreover a man, have the Sect Leader''s Token?" a disciple asked in confusion.

    "Could it be that this guy is a new disciple taken in by the Sect Leader!"

    "Impossible, Thousand Fox Mountain forbids men''s entry; how could the Sect Leader possibly take a man as a disciple!" another Thousand Fox Mountain disciple countered.

    "I think it''s possible, otherwise how could he have the Sect Leader''s Token." Another disciple whispered in agreement.

    "Shh! I just saw this guy with a Grand Elder, I think this kid is the Grand Elder''s disciple!" At this moment, an extremely faint voice rose from the crowd, causing a burst of exclamations.

    News spread quickly, and the word of Qinchuan''s appearance in the Treasure Pavilion spread throughout Thousand Fox Mountain in no time.

    The disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain had just received the news from the Grand Elder that there would be a teaching session in the Heavenly Sound Pavilion in ten days, and now they suddenly heard that a man had appeared in the Treasure Pavilion.

    "Hey, did you hear that a man came to the Treasure Pavilion!"

    "What, a man?" Many female disciples of the Human Race''s eyes sparkled, unlike the Fox Clan disciples, they did not have such a strong aversion to men.

    With Thousand Fox Mountain being all female disciples, they hadn''t seen a member of the opposite sex for countless years. Now that they heard a man had come to the Treasure Pavilion, they immediately became interested.

    "Alas, I''ve long heard about him. It''s said that he is the Sect Leader''s own direct disciple!"

    "How come I heard that he is a new disciple taken in by the Grand Elder?"

    "That''s not right. I heard this person is the new son-in-law the Grand Elder has taken in, and I even heard that the Grand Elder and this youngster were alone in the same room this morning for a whole two hours!" Another female disciple said, making it sound like a significant affair.

    The rumors spread wider and became more preposterous as time went on, by now, many disciples were already heading towards the Treasure Pavilion, curious to see what this man who had broken the thousand-year tradition of Thousand Fox Mountain actually looked like.

    Besides the common hall of the Treasure Pavilion, there are four higher levels named after the different gradations of Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang, ascending from yellow, with the highest being the Heavenly Character Level.

    Once a cultivator reaches a certain Realm, they can infuse their own Divine Consciousness Mana into it and gain entry.

    The hall is the most basic level, which all disciples can enter. Qinchuan did not linger and directly entered the Yellow Character Pavilion.

    Qinchuan wandered around the Yellow Character Pavilion for a while and found that most items were Spiritual Treasures, Kingly Battle Weapons, and a few Holy Spirit Battle Weapons, along with some not so rare materials but nothing suitable for him to use in the forging of artifacts.

    Qinchuan did not take a single item from the Yellow Character Pavilion and walked straight towards the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    After Qinchuan entered the Treasure Pavilion, every move he made caught the attention of all the disciples within. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing the direction Qinchuan was advancing towards, everyone''s mind was simultaneously struck with a question.

    "This youngster hasn''t picked out a single magical treasure, why is he going towards the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion?"

    "Could it be that he wants to enter the Xuan Character Pavilion?" All the female disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain wondered at the same time.

    At this moment, a disciple of the Immortal Platform Realm standing at the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion, just about to enter, saw Qinchuan heading this way and frowned.

    "Boy, what do you think you''re doing?"

    Liu Yiyi watched Qinchuan with a cold and disapproving glance, her voice filled with discontent.

    Although she was a disciple of the Human Race, she also held a strong dislike for men. That''s why she sought refuge in Thousand Fox Mountain; she had thought that once she joined Thousand Fox Mountain, she would never have to see those foul men again. Unexpectedly, today in the Treasure Pavilion, she encountered a man. If it weren''t forbidden to fight within the Treasure Pavilion, she probably would have taken action on the spot, suppressing this man and throwing him out of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "What this young master does is none of your concern, little girl," said Qinchuan, clearly sensing the hostility from her. For no reason at all, this woman had taken an aggressive stance towards him. Without being polite, he glanced at her indifferently and spoke in a detached tone, then without paying her any more heed, he continued straight toward the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    "You¡ª"

    Liu Yiyi was infuriated, her face flushing red. After all, she was a powerful being from the Immortal Platform Realm, and he was merely from the Dao Palace Realm. Yet, when she scolded him, he dared to show attitude towards her, such insolence was beyond her expectations.

    But since the fight was prohibited within the Treasure Pavilion, she had nowhere to release her anger.

    After a long while, she finally snorted coldly.

    "Hmph! Only cultivators of the Immortal Platform Realm are able to enter this Xuan Character Pavilion. You are merely from the Dao Palace Realm, yet you deludedly aspire to enter. You''re like a toad lusting after a swan''s flesh, daydreaming!"

    Liu Yiyi''s words naturally also won the agreement of the many disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang, cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm can enter the Yellow Character Pavilion, the Xuan Character Pavilion opens to those who reach the Immortal Platform Realm, and the Di Character Pavilion requires at least the Saint Realm to enter. As for the even higher Heavenly Character Pavilion, it''s said one must reach the level of the Supreme Saint to be granted access.

    Seeing Qinchuan boldly making his way to the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion, there were also kind-hearted disciples of the Human Race who tantalizingly said, "Esteemed sir, the Xuan Character Pavilion is only accessible to cultivators of the Immortal Platform Realm, you will not be able to enter. If you require materials for higher-grade Magic Artifacts, you can come to sister here - sister has Superior Mana for you to choose from, oh!"

 Chapter 475 - 475: The Heavenly Pavilion

    Disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain watched Qinchuan from afar, waiting to see how he would make a fool of himself.

    In Thousand Fox Mountain, there were clear rules stating that one could only attempt to enter the pavilions of their corresponding level after reaching the required realm.

    If someone tried to cheat their way through and attempt the pavilion''s trials without meeting the standards, the formation would punish the person involved.

    Everyone still remembered that ten years ago, a newly promoted Inner Sect Disciple, unconvinced by the rumors, had just reached the Dao Palace Realm. Seeing that the pavilion was unguarded, she sneaked in to try the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    But the result was that she had been backfired by the pavilion''s formation and lay in a room for ten full days before she recovered.

    "Hehe, this is going to be a good show. This kid holds the Sect Leader''s Token and really thinks he could do as he pleases, actually daring to force his way into the Xuan Character Pavilion."

    There were also newer disciples who had joined Thousand Fox Mountain in recent years. Although they had often heard about the strict rules of the pavilion, they had never tried to challenge it themselves, but now curiosity colored their faces.

    Most women in Thousand Fox Mountain were filled with a look of mockery as they watched Qinchuan already place his hand over the green Palm Imprint of the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    An older disciple from Thousand Fox Mountain spoke out, lecturing the new disciples with curious eyes, "Watch closely, sisters. The pavilion is protected by a formation. Forcibly breaching the wrong pavilion, this boy will be your..."

    Before the disciple could finish speaking, a divine light surged from Qinchuan''s hand and entered the Palm Imprint, and then his entire figure vanished before their eyes.

    Immediately afterward, the crowd saw through the void that Qinchuan''s figure had already appeared atop the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    Silence!

    A silence like death itself!

    The women of Thousand Fox Mountain looked at each other, and after a long moment, they erupted in loud voices.

    "How is this possible? How can this little brat enter the Xuan Character Pavilion?"

    "Impossible!"

    "Absolutely impossible, this kid must have cheated, he must have used some underhanded method to force his way into the Xuan Character Pavilion!"

    The women of Thousand Fox Mountain chattered like swallows, endlessly discussing.

    At that moment, a voice of doubt suddenly rose.

    "Could it be that the formation is broken!?"

    No sooner had this statement been made than numerous disciples began to come to their senses.

    "That''s it, the Treasure Pavilion must be in disrepair from years of neglect. This entrance formation must have failed! Otherwise, there''s no way this boy could have gotten into the Xuan Character Pavilion!"

    "Whether it''s broken or not, let little sister here give it a try and we''ll see." Another seductive voice spoke up.

    Following that, a fiery-figured, scantily-clad red-dressed young woman emerged from the crowd and walked straight towards the entrance of the Xuan Character Pavilion.

    The red-dressed young woman was also in the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm, on par with Qinchuan. Seeing Qinchuan ascend to the Xuan Character Pavilion, she couldn''t suppress the restlessness in her heart and poured her mana into the Palm Imprint.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The moment the young woman''s mana touched the Palm Imprint, divine light surged from the formation, emitting a terrifying aura, and instantly swept the red-dressed young woman away.

    At the same time, a rolling and slightly muffled voice came from the pavilion, "Those below the Immortal Platform Realm are prohibited from entering the Xuan Character Pavilion!"

    "Pfft!"

    The red-dressed young woman spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, clearly unwilling to accept this outcome.

    "Why? Why can that young man enter, but not I?"

    But this attic was an inanimate object, incapable of answering her question.

    The disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, seeing this, were equally puzzled and enraged.

    Even many cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm and the Life Spring Realm were not willing to give up and continued to probe, but without exception, all were swept out by the attic''s formation.

    People eventually confirmed that the formation wasn''t broken!

    But at the same time, they were even more indignant and puzzled, wondering how this kid could enter the mysterious attic while only being in the Dao Palace Realm.

    While everyone was trying to enter the mysterious attic, Qinchuan had already wandered around inside and, without any surprises, found that this attic, the mysterious one, still had no good items.

    At this moment, the numerous disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain below had already noticed that Qinchuan had finished browsing the mysterious attic and was already coming out, and he was even starting to head towards the earth-character attic.

    "What''s this kid up to?"

    "Does he want to enter the earth-character attic too?"

    "He''s just a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm. Aren''t the magical treasures of the mysterious attic enough for him to choose from? Is he really setting his sights on the earth-character attic?"

    "Moreover, only cultivators above the realm of holy ones can enter the earth-character attic. Those who have reached such a realm are without exception the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain. Does he really intend to go in!?"

    That Qinchuan could enter the mysterious attic was already beyond most disciples'' expectations. Now they saw Qinchuan still not content, still aiming to enter the earth-character attic, which was a higher level!

    At this time, no one believed that Qinchuan could enter the earth-character attic, and they all began to jeer and mock him.

    "Don''t forget, there''s something odd about this kid. If he could break into the mysterious attic while being in the Dao Palace Realm, maybe he really could enter the earth-character attic!" one disciple said thoughtfully, frowning.

    Another disciple shook their head and said, "Don''t joke around. The earth-character attic is different from the mysterious one. It requires the realm of a holy one to enter. Apart from verifying one''s strength, it also verifies one''s understanding of the Dao. There''s no chance for cheating or fooling one''s way through. Even if..."

    With a "swoosh," Qinchuan''s figure appeared in the earth-character attic. The disciple who had been refuting hadn''t finished speaking. With their cherry lips parted, their eyes filled with shock, they murmured, "This... pretend I didn''t say anything!"

    Qinchuan didn''t continue to waste time. He directly expanded his Divine Sense, and the Emperor Soul covered the entire earth-character attic.

    The specifications of this earth-character attic were considerably higher, with a large amount of high-rank Holy Spirit Battle Weapons, and even some Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, plus more rarely seen Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    "There''s actually Nine Heavens Mysterious Silver!"

    In the earth-character attic, Qinchuan was surprised to find something, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Silver, which, when added in small amounts during artifact forging, had a tremendous effect. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Besides that, Qinchuan didn''t find anything else useful.

    After taking the Nine Heavens Mysterious Silver, Qinchuan didn''t linger any longer and continued leisurely into the sky-character attic.

    By then, the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain below had already exploded into commotion, having witnessed with their own eyes Qinchuan''s entry into the sky-character attic.

    Many disciples who heard the news gathered in the hall, creating a clamor.

    Initially, when Qinchuan entered the mysterious attic, people thought it was a fluke, that Qinchuan was sneaky. But when Qinchuan entered the earth-character attic, everyone was shocked, and now, seeing Qinchuan enter the highest-level sky-character attic, they could no longer remain calm.

    Some disciples had come to see what the first man to enter Thousand Fox Mountain in thirty thousand years looked like, and others, unhappy upon hearing that the Sect Leader had taken a new disciple, had come to challenge him.

    But at this moment, everyone''s hearts were already filled with tumultuous waves that couldn''t settle down for a long time.

    Only one question remained in their minds.

    "Who on earth is he? How can he enter the sky-character attic?!"

 Chapter 476 - 476: Chi Yue Fine Iron

    As soon as Qinchuan stepped into the Heaven Pavilion, the dense spiritual energy around him instantly hit his nose.

    Glancing around, Qinchuan spotted that most of the items were Heavenly Treasures and Materials, with a small amount of crafting materials. Moreover, at the very top of the Heaven Pavilion hung a cyan longsword, its body flickering with a faint blue light, cold and stern, actually a Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor.

    Aside from Divine Artifacts, Supreme Dao Artifacts were indeed top-notch existences on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "Not bad, it''s actually the Seven Extinction Thunder Sword forged only after surviving the Ninth Layer Thunder Tribulation!"

    Qinchuan naturally recognized the owner of the longsword, she was Yu Xu''er''s good friend, the Seven Extinction Immortal. However, back then, the Seven Extinction Immortal did not follow Qinchuan, and he did not pay attention to where she went afterward.

    He never expected that the weapon forged by the Seven Extinction Immortal back then would be preserved in the Treasure Pavilion of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The Fox Clan lineage was unable to activate Magic Artifacts, so this Seven Extinction Thunder Sword had been placed in the Heaven Pavilion for hundreds of thousands of years without ever appearing in the world.

    Moved at heart, Qinchuan immediately collected the sword. Although he did not favor using sword weapons, he could give it to Xiao Yu or Zhou Xi to use.

    Apart from the Seven Extinction Thunder Sword, Qinchuan did not find anything else valuable. He had found Nine Heavens Mithril in the Earth Pavilion, but in this Heaven Pavilion, there was not a single material suitable for his crafting needs.

    Shaking his head and walking out of the pavilion disappointed, Qinchuan sighed in his heart, "What a pity! Such a grand Treasure Pavilion, yet I can''t find the right crafting material!"

    His demeanor was clearly seen by the guarding disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain below, stirring up a wave of indignation among them.

    "What is with this guy''s expression?"

    "He entered the Heaven Pavilion and still looks unsatisfied?!"

    At the moment, most of the ladies standing in the pavilion''s hall were ordinary disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, all below the Holy''s Realm. Most of them could only enter the Yellow Pavilion, with only a few able to enter the Xuanhuang Pavilion.

    This Qinchuan, having entered the Earth Pavilion and even the Heaven Pavilion, restricted only to the Supreme Saints, was filled with top-tier Magical Treasures and materials of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    And this guy still looks unsatisfied?

    Dismayed, Qinchuan walked out without caring about what the disciples were thinking.

    And just at that moment, Qinchuan''s gaze suddenly drifted to the four pavilions of Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang.

    The next instant, his gaze focused on the verdant-gold plaques of the four pavilions, each engraved with dragon-and-phoenix calligraphy of the characters Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang. The four iron plaques were oddly shaped, not resembling items that had been forged, but rather like naturally formed wild iron stones.

    His eyes sparkled with a brilliant light, "Hey, how could I have forgotten about these things?"

    These four iron plaques might look ordinary, but Qinchuan knew they were four pieces of superior Chi Yue fine iron.

    When he discovered these four pieces of Chi Yue fine iron, as he had not found a suitable forge furnace and as the Treasure Pavilion of Thousand Fox Mountain was being established, Yu Xu''er asked him for a name. He carelessly inscribed these four characters to set up the Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang pavilions, thus leaving the four pieces of Chi Yue fine iron there.

    In the next instant, Qinchuan activated his movement technique, leaped high into the air, and transformed into a Great Roc, soaring towards the Yellow Pavilion plaque.

    "What is this kid trying to do!"

    Ever since Qinchuan came out of the Heaven Pavilion, he had been the center of attention; now, as people saw him suddenly rise in fury, they wore odd expressions on their faces, "Magic use is forbidden within the Treasure Pavilion, what is he trying to do by activating his movement technique?"

    While everyone was curious,

    they saw Qinchuan''s arm emit a dazzling glow, as countless strands of Dao Magic and mana surged from his arm, congealing into a fist shadow as large as a mountain, which he smashed towards the Yellow Pavilion plaque.

    "Boom!"

    A violent sound suddenly erupted, like the thunder god beating his drum from above the Nine Heavens, causing the sky to shatter and the earth to quake, shaking the entire land intensely.

    The power unleashed from the plaque was terrifyingly prohibitive, sweeping up wild winds within the Treasure Pavilion and instantly knocking down countless disciples, leaving them unable to stand, all falling to the ground.

    "How is this possible?"

    The girls from Thousand Fox Mountain exclaimed in unison, "He''s using mana inside the pavilion, why hasn''t he been killed by the Treasure Pavilion''s defenses?"

    The Treasure Pavilion had long established prohibitions against the usage of mana by disciples inside; otherwise, they would face the pavilion''s lethal formations. Qinchuan''s punch not only employed mana but even attacked the body of the pavilion itself¡ªhow did he not suffer the formation''s backlash?

    Qinchuan''s arm continued to emit brilliant divine light, bombarding the plaque hanging on the Yellow Pavilion like raindrops. After a moment, Qinchuan let out a muffled shout, and a golden fist shadow like a roaring dragon slammed into the plaque. Finally, the plaque fell from the pavilion and landed on the ground with a smack.

    "He... he''s going to dismantle the Yellow Pavilion!"

    A disciple from Thousand Fox Mountain shouted in alarm, "Quick, stop him, this lad wants to take down the pavilion!"

    While everyone was exclaiming in shock, Qinchuan leapt up, transforming into a Divine Rainbow, aiming once again at the Xuan plaque¡ªit was clear he had his sights set on these four metal plaques.

    "You brat, stop right there!"

    At that moment, the girl called Liu Yiyi could no longer hold back. She yelled angrily, her aura erupting as Great Dao Rune Patterns spread out from her graceful form, turning into a chain of light flickering with a chilling blue lustre, coiling toward Qinchuan''s waist.

    But before her light chain could touch Qinchuan, a dazzling golden light burst forth from the top of the Treasure Pavilion, transforming into a Divine Rainbow that instantly shattered the light chain.

    Fortunately, the Treasure Pavilion''s detection recognized that Liu Yiyi only intended to stop Qinchuan from continuing to strike the pavilion and had no intention of hurting anyone. It did not deal a killing blow; otherwise, Liu Yiyi would surely have been annihilated by that divine light!

    "Why is this happening?"

    Seeing this, the female disciples from Thousand Fox Mountain were both shocked and angry.

    "That lad attacks the pavilion and nothing happens, yet when Elder Sister Liu tries to stop this brat, she actually faces obstruction by the pavilion''s formation?"

    At this point, the members of Thousand Fox Mountain were completely flustered. If the pavilion''s formation had a will, they really wanted to ask, "Why?"

    "Is this Treasure Pavilion really Thousand Fox Mountain''s, or is it this lad''s personal property?"

    By this time, after dismantling the Yellow Pavillion''s plaque, Qinchuan seemed to grow more proficient and in no time had already taken down the Xuan pavilion''s plaque and was now pounding away at the Di pavilion''s plaque.

    Just then, a stern voice came from outside the Treasure Pavilion.

    "You insolent fool, who are you to act wildly on Thousand Fox Mountain, stop immediately!"

    A clear figure floated in from the perimeter, the power of the Holy''s Realm enveloping everything as it swept towards Qinchuan, attempting to stop him.

    The crowd was alarmed, "It''s Elder Tian Yu!"

    Finally, an elder had arrived!

    The crowd realized that although there was a formation within the Treasure Pavilion suppressing powers, those above Holy''s Realm were not affected by the suppression and Elder Tian Yu was sure to stop the youth.

    But in the next instant, another voice rang out from a different direction, "Elder Sister Tian, do not act rashly!" Immediately after, a red figure flashed out, blocking Elder Tian Yu. This person had an imposing aura and possessed profound Dao Magic, evidently also in the Holy''s Realm.

    The crowd looked closely; it was none other than the Protector Liu Yan''er.

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 Chapter 477 - 477: 477 Eruption of Earth Fire

    "Elder Liu Yan''er, what is the meaning of this? Why are you stopping me?"

    Tian Yu shouted sharply, obviously dissatisfied with Liu Yan''er''s obstruction of her suppressing Qinchuan. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This man has behaved recklessly in the Treasure Pavilion and even damaged the plaque. How can you still help him?"

    The disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain were also indignant, not understanding why Elder Liu Yan''er would help an outsider.

    "There has long been a rule within Thousand Fox Mountain that men are not allowed to enter. A man suddenly appears in the Treasure Pavilion, are you telling me it wasn''t you who sneaked him in!"

    Tian Yu''s words became more and more excessive and more and more agitated as she spoke.

    "Elder Tian, Young Master Qin is a distinguished guest invited by the Great Elder to the mountain. All his actions within Thousand Fox Mountain are unrestricted. If you have any questions, you can naturally ask the Great Elder. You must not make unfounded accusations and slander people!"

    Liu Yan''er''s brows furrowed coldly in response, as Tian Yu pinned such a serious accusation on her, which also made her quite angry.

    While the two were talking, Qinchuan had already taken down all four pieces of Chi Yue refined iron and with a wave of his hand, collected them all into Dao Lotus.

    "Elders, I''ll be leaving first. You can go find four new plaques to be installed here. These four pieces of Chi Yue refined iron, I have other uses for!"

    Saying so, Qinchuan swiftly left the Treasure Pavilion, leaving the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain looking at each other in confusion.

    "This young man, isn''t he too impudent? After taking away the four plaques, he even instructed the two Great Elders to reinstall them."

    Some of the more knowledgeable disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, upon hearing the name Chi Yue refined iron from Qinchuan, were stunned.

    "Chi Yue refined iron! Those four plaques were actually made of Chi Yue refined iron?"

    "The Chi Yue refined iron, ranked first among the top ten refining materials, is said to only be produced in the Taiyin above?"

    ¡­

    Three days later, outside the gate of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Qinchuan stood on the mountain peak outside the mountain gate. At the top of this mountain, there was a huge depression in the center.

    At that moment, Qinchuan brought out the town-territory Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, which grew with the wind and instantly ballooned to the size of a mountain, eventually being set up around the mountaintop.

    As the Heaven Devouring Cauldron grew larger, it shadowed the sky like a mountain pressuring down, and the tremendous momentum alarmed many disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "What''s going on?"

    "What happened?"

    The female disciples were terrified and looked up at the sky at that enormous divine cauldron emanating a breath that devoured everything, chilling to the bone and capturing the spirit, unsure of what had happened.

    "Has Chunyu Xiu come to mount an attack?"

    The Elders were also disturbed by overwhelming Qi, turning pale with shock and exclaiming.

    The people of Thousand Fox Mountain rushed towards the gate to find that it was Qinchuan standing under the divine cauldron.

    "It''s him! What is this young man planning?" Recognizing Qinchuan, Tian Yu''s eyes flashed with a sharp light. She remembered the incident from three days ago vividly. Afterwards, she indeed reported the incident to the Great Elder, but to her surprise, the always stern Great Elder seemed to already know about Qinchuan''s affairs and instead told her not to provoke Qinchuan, which left her baffled.

    She even began to wonder if the rumors of these past few days were true¡ªcould this young man indeed be a son-in-law brought back by the Great Elder?

    Seeing Qinchuan make such a big fuss again today only added to her speculation.

    And just as she was pondering what Qinchuan was really trying to do, she saw him suddenly form a complex hand seal in his hand, and a Spell was cast.

    "Boom¡ª"

    Afterward, only to see the mountain suddenly underwent a violent tremor, and immediately, divine light burst forth in dazzling splendor all around the peak.

    Streaks of brilliance soared up from atop the mountain, forming a curtain of light, which eventually gathered into a single point in the void to become a massive Dharma Sphere.

    That Dharma Sphere was like a blinding sun, with flames shooting up into the sky, it possessed a power beyond everyone''s imagination, capable of uprooting mountains and boiling oceans, shaking the earth and devouring the heavens.

    The principles of the Great Dao roiled and surged within, the aura horrifyingly terrifying, making everyone feel as if they were facing an ancient War God. The majestic Qi ravaged and crushed down upon their spirits, causing countless disciples of lower realms to immediately kneel on the ground.

    "What terrifying energy! What''s this kid trying to do? Does he want to dismantle Thousand Fox Mountain?!" The disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain vividly remembered the scene of Qinchuan taking down four pavilions in three days, and they couldn''t help but worry.

    "You, quickly retreat back into the mountain gate!" At that moment, Qinchuan stood atop the mountain peak, his black hair dancing in the wind, his robe fluttering, looking valiant and extraordinary as he pointed outside the mountain gate and loudly said to the people of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "Ah! This kid, he really wants to dismantle Thousand Fox Mountain!" The myriad female disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, in a fluttering mess, hurried back within the boundary of the Mountain Protection Array.

    "Don''t be afraid, this Mountain Protection Array is solid and reliable, this kid won''t be able to break through!" A disciple comforted, but her voice could not hide a tremble; the energy was too terrifying, leaving them without the courage to even stand.

    That Dharma Sphere gathered at the highest point, and after roiling for a while, it suddenly shot into the sunken center of the mountain peak.

    Seeing this, Tian Yu suddenly thought of how Qinchuan had taken four pieces of Chi Yue fine iron from the Treasure Pavilion three days ago, and a terrifying thought rose in her heart.

    "This... this is... could it be that he wants to..."

    Inside Thousand Fox Mountain, Ling Yu''er and Mei Qian''er were seated opposite each other, watching this unfold, their beautiful eyes also flickered with a strange light.

    "Young Master Qin actually wants to trigger the Earth Fire! Is he planning to use the Earth Fire to refine artifacts?" exclaimed Ling Yu''er, her heart also stirring with no small commotion.

    Mei Qian''er''s expression remained calm, with a hint of delight on her exquisitely beautiful face, "That''s right, this energy is enough to reactivate a volcano, drawing forth the Earth Fire. That cauldron on the top looks like a Divine Artifact. Drawing forth the Earth Fire and using a Divine Artifact to forge artifacts, Young Master Qin is really going big!"

    Though the Heaven Devouring Cauldron did not reveal any Qi, Mei Qian''er, being a Quasi-Emperor, still recognized at a glance that the cauldron Qinchuan had was extraordinary.

    As it turned out.

    The mountain in front of Thousand Fox Mountain''s gate was a volcano millions of years ago.

    This volcano had not erupted with Earth Fire for millions of years, yet Qinchuan had laid a Heaven-Piercing Formation and forcibly activated the volcano, using the erupting Earth Fire to refine artifacts.

    Such an approach was unprecedented, even Mei Qian''er had never heard of it, leaving her utterly astounded.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The gigantic light ball struck the bottom of the sunken part of the mountain, resulting in a thunderous roar.

    In an instant, the ground shook, the heavens and the earth discolored, large stones flew across the top of the mountain, vegetation collapsed, and what was once a verdant scene now revealed barren sand and rocks.

    If not for the Mountain Protection Array of Thousand Fox Mountain, it might well have been affected by this terrifying energy.

    A giant mushroom-shaped cloud appeared in the sky, and beneath that cloud, a scorching flame shot up from within the mountain into the heavens.

    The volcano was activated, and the Earth Fire erupted!

    Flames burst forth, and the Heaven Devouring Temple radiated a powerful devouring force, gathering countless Earth Fires.

    "Success!" Qinchuan''s eyes lit up as he delightedly said.

    "Go!"

    Qinchuan threw the four pieces of Chi Yue fine iron and other auxiliary materials into the Heaven Devouring Cauldron one after another.

    He had already arranged an Array within the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, and with the Array activated, Qinchuan now needed to do nothing else. With the Earth Fire and the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, combined with his unique Refinement Formation, within half a day, a heaven-defying Magic Artifact would be ready.

    Although the Heaven Devouring Cauldron was not comparable to a dedicated Forging Furnace for artifact refinement, at this stage in Divine Wilderness Continent, it was more than sufficient.

 Chapter 478 - 478: The Dao of Tribulation Clouds

    "Is he using earth fire to refine magical treasures?"

    Finally, at this moment, the women of Thousand Fox Mountain also knew what Qinchuan was up to!

    Everyone was shocked. Luring earth fire to refine magical treasures¡ªwhat kind of move was this?

    Such a technique, even Mei Qian''er was taken aback, let alone the elders and disciples. They all stood agape, astonished at such a method of artifact forging.

    "Condense!"

    Countless streams of earth fire burst forth relentlessly, baking the Heaven Devouring Cauldron. Inside the space of the cauldron, four pieces of Chi Yue fine iron melted and fused, then melted and fused again.

    After countless cycles of breaking and recasting, a blood-colored spear tip was finally formed!

    "Emerge!"

    Qinchuan knew the time had come. He took out the double dragon divine pillar from the Dao Lotus and threw the shaft into the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, to fuse the spear tip with the shaft once and for all.

    In just a moment, a dazzling light suddenly burst from the large mouth of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron. Divine light soared into the sky, and a vast aura roared forth from it.

    As that terrifying divine light soared into the sky, a blood-colored long spear slowly emerged.

    The long spear was red all over, shimmering with light, exuding a terrifying and astonishing blood-color. It radiated faint flames, with two great dragon heads guarding each other, revealing a formidable spear tip.

    From a distance, the onlookers felt a chill, their skin crawling, and despite being very far away, the aura emitted by the long spear made everyone feel their sweat pouring down, their blood boiling, and their spirits barely resisting the urge to flee.

    This was merely one weapon, yet it had such a terrifying oppressive aura.

    If one were close by, they would likely be turned to ashes immediately.

    "What a terrifying spear, what level of magical treasure is this?"

    As everyone speculated about the level of the magical treasure, they failed to notice that in the sky above, countless purple clouds were continuously converging towards Thousand Fox Mountain.

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    Qinchuan was the first to notice the anomaly, but he was not the least bit surprised. Inducing earth fire to forge within the divine artifact, and using Chi Yue fine iron no less, it was only natural that his personally refined magical treasure would invite the heavenly tribulation.

    "Retrieve!"

    Qinchuan uttered softly as he stowed the Heaven Devouring Cauldron away.

    Although he could use the Heaven Devouring Cauldron to protect the magical treasure from the bombardment of heavenly thunder, he had no intention of doing so.

    On one hand, the onslaught of heaven''s thunder would reveal the divine aura of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    On the other hand.

    Tian Lei, while it carries the risk of destroying those who undergo tribulation and their belongings, also serves as a form of tempering.

    Those who can withstand Tian Lei, whether people or magical treasures, will experience a transformation.

    The Seven Extinction Thunder Sword he acquired at the Heavenly Pier had undergone nine heavenly tribulations, its power far exceeding that of ordinary Supreme Dao Artifacts.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The purifying clouds moved swiftly. Just as Qinchuan had put away the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, the thunder eye in the void had already formed, descending the first purple thunder tribulation.

    It was this thunderous roar that awakened the many disciples and elders within Thousand Fox Mountain, who then came to their senses and looked again.

    "Is that..."

    "Heavenly Tribulation?!"

    "To actually provoke the jealousy of the Great Dao and bring down the Heavenly Tribulation!" everyone shuddered involuntarily and couldn''t help but swallow.

    Forging Artifacts that could bring about a Heavenly Tribulation were few and far between, and even fewer were those that successfully transcended it. But once they did, every single one was a Magical Treasure that would gain unmatched fame in a region.

    "Could it be that today we are going to witness the birth of a Magical Treasure forged under a Heavenly Tribulation?" Such a high-level Magical Treasure was against the heavens, and though the crowd had never owned one, just witnessing its birth was enough to fill them with pride.

    Ling Yu''er and Mei Qian''er were not too surprised; since Qinchuan had already employed both the Divine Artifact and Earth Fire, attracting Heavenly Lightning was to be expected.

    "Boom¡ª"

    The second wave of the Heavenly Tribulation thundered down in response, a wrist-thick purple Thunder Blade, like a dragon emerging from the sea, burst forth with a dazzling light, merging with the Blood-Colored Spear. In the skies above, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and, under the tumultuous Heavenly Tribulation, the Long Spear stood tall and emitted a brilliant radiance.

    After being tempered by this wave of the Heavenly Tribulation, the Long Spear remained unyielding and unharmed, floating steadily in the void. Instead, the entire body of the spear appeared even more crystalline.

    The third wave of the Heavenly Tribulation thundered down...

    The fourth wave of the Heavenly Tribulation...

    ...

    "It''s already the eighth wave of the Heavenly Tribulation! There''s only the last one left!"

    After the eight waves of the Heavenly Tribulation, the eye of the storm suddenly paused and became calm. The thunderclouds churned like a giant, profound and terrifying eye, captivating and horrifying.

    At this moment, all disciples were anxiously watching the Long Spear at the center of the Heavenly Tribulation. Their minds were tense, and they dared not even breathe, as if it were not the Long Spear undergoing the tribulation, but themselves. Witnessing the emergence of such an Artifact, was the honor of their lifetime.

    Everyone knew there were nine waves of the Great Dao''s Heavenly Tribulation. Now, after eight waves, the eye of the storm had become calm, but this was not true peace, rather, it was the calm before a storm.

    This Great Dao''s Heavenly Tribulation was brewing its final move!

    As everyone pondered, in the void, the final wave of the Heavenly Tribulation finally condensed into form.

    Seeing this last wave of the Heavenly Tribulation taking shape, everyone was shocked, their expressions changed drastically, and they all exclaimed at once.

    "What?!"

    "It''s actually a thunder dragon!"

    The women of Thousand Fox Mountain had their eyes wide open, as they saw a true dragon formed of Lei Mang howling out of the eye of the storm, assaulting the Long Spear.

    A real dragon formed from the Heavenly Tribulation!

    "What kind of terrifying Divine Artifact is this? To cause such fear in the Great Dao, hellbent on its destruction?!"

    The thunder dragon coiled in the void, its howl vast like the sea, waves surging, and the originally dark skies became as bright as day at this instant, transforming this realm into a thunder marsh, countless globe-shaped Thunder Blades swirling around the dragon, sweeping towards the Long Spear.

    The crowd was within the protection of the Mountain Protection Array, but the terrifying pressure still seeped through the Great Formation, affecting everyone and causing many disciples to buckle, collapsing to the ground.

    This ninth wave of the Heavenly Tribulation was too terrifying!

    "It''s over, with such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, the Artifact might not overcome it!"

    Everyone had a solemn feeling in their hearts, lamenting the pity of it.

    With the Heavenly Tribulation transforming into a dragon, they did not believe the Artifact could withstand it.

    But just at that moment, the Blood-Colored Spear at the center of the eye of the storm, as if sensing the terrifying pressure from above, trembled all over, and its tip emitted a buzzing sound, signaling its readiness for battle.

    During the forging process, Qinchuan had dripped a drop of his own Essence Blood into it, and it was this drop that contained the will of his nine lives as an Asura, causing a qualitative change in the Long Spear and making even the Great Dao wary. The final wave of the Heavenly Tribulation even turned into a thunder dragon, seemingly determined to obliterate it.

    It was also this drop of Essence Blood that bestowed the Long Spear with his own will. Facing a Heavenly Tribulation that could annihilate heaven and earth, the Long Spear showed no sign of fear, instead, it radiated an intense desire to battle.

    With a ''whoosh'', the Blood-Colored Spear suddenly shot forth, transforming into a streak of light, bravely meeting the thunder dragon head-on.

 Chapter 479 - 479 Crossing the Tribulation

    "This long spear!"

    "It''s actually not scared at all and is even actively charging at the Thunder Dragon!"

    The people of Thousand Fox Mountain took in another chilling breath, feeling as if their hearts were about to burst out, utterly shocked.

    At this moment, everyone felt that the world had gone mad.

    It was just a magic artifact that had emerged, not only triggering the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation but also undergoing Dragon Transformation.

    If the Dao itself becoming unreasonable was one thing, this newly refined magic artifact was equally nonsensical, actually harboring the delusion that it could withstand the force of the Great Dao Thunder Dragon with its own power.

    If the magical treasure possessed a spirit, the crowd really wanted to ask it, what made it dare to do so?

    The blood-colored spear turned into a streak of light, fast as lightning, and at this moment, it too had become a fire dragon. Boundless flames poured out from its massive body, and purple clouds churned. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    Both sides struck each other, unleashing a tremendous noise that shook the earth. The sky changed colors, and the winds and clouds transformed, while a visibly powerful energy burst from the center with a howl, spreading outwards in every direction, like stars plummeting from the Nine Heavens, the sun and the moon collapsing, as if it were the end of the world.

    The mixed-color fire-breathing dragon and the thunder dragon with blades of purple lightning clashed continuously in the void, attacking and fighting. At this moment, it was no longer just a confrontation between the magic artifact and the Dao, but Young Master Qin''s will attacking and challenging the Dao!

    As both sides continued their fierce fight, suddenly, a very faint cracking sound could be heard.

    This slight sound was not particularly prominent amidst the thunderous assault, but it clearly entered everyone''s ears.

    The elders and disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain were solemn: "This magical treasure is ultimately unable to hold on; it''s about to crack open any moment now!"

    Mei Qian''er and Ling Yu''er, who had just stood up, sat down again. Ling Yu''er''s bewitching eyes showed a hint of sadness as she sighed, "The magic artifact Young Master Qin forged was so powerful that it even made the Dao apprehensive, bringing down its strongest killing move. It''s a shame it''s going to be destroyed like this."

    Both knew that the faint cracking sound they just heard indicated the long spear could no longer withstand the suppression of the Dao and had begun to crack.

    Within ten breaths, this magical treasure would be destroyed by the Heavenly Tribulation.

    "This despicable Dao, is also a bit too shameless, isn''t it?" Qin mumbled to himself as he watched the majestic Thunder Dragon in the void, cursing under his breath, "Is it really trying to force me to take action myself?"

    Qin realized that because he had infused a drop of his own Asura Essence Blood into the long spear, the Asura will merged with the spear was still detected by the Dao during the magical treasure''s tribulation, which immediately brought down the strongest killing move, attempting to eradicate it by force.

    "If I take action, I could indeed disperse the tribulation directly, but that would surely attract the attention of the Upper Realm''s powerful beings, exposing me ahead of time."

    But at this point, Qin had no other choice.

    Just as Qin was secretly mobilizing the Emperor Soul within his Divine Sense, preparing to shatter the tribulation with the Thunderous Force, the next moment, an unexpected change occurred.

    He suddenly felt the Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb within the Dao Lotus tremble faintly.

    Qin had initially obtained that fist-sized Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. At first, after gaining a slight comprehension of the Dao from this core, he also studied it, but could never find any other uses for it.

    After that, he had simply left the Crystal Core in the space within the Dao Lotus and never bothered with it again.

    Unexpectedly, just when the long spear began to show signs of fracturing, the Crystal Core began to move on its own.

    With a "swoosh", the Crystal Core actively drilled out of Qin''s Dao Lotus, flying straight toward the blood-colored long spear in the void.

    The Crystal Core was extremely fast. After flying out of the Dao Lotus, it turned into a streak of light. Before the crowd could react, the Crystal Core became a pinpoint and merged into the tip of the long spear.

    "Bang¡ª¡ª"

    The moment the Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb merged with the long spear, which was about to burst from the impact with the Dragon, the spear suddenly shone brilliantly. Then, a burst of energy that could be seen with the naked eye exploded, and within its range, everything in the world froze.

    The Grey Barrier!

    Within a range of three zhang around the Long Spear, a grey, vast world materialized.

    It was a barrier state of ultimate tranquility, where in the grey world, life lost its meaning, and everything rapidly decayed.

    This was a barrier devoid of life!

    All life, within this barrier, would be unable to survive!

    Even the Great Dao Thunder Dragon, evolved by the Dao, withered rapidly under the suppression of the Grey Barrier, dying instantly.

    In an instant, the Thunder Dragon dissipated, the purple thunderclouds scattered, the sky cleared and the earth brightened, and the heavens returned to their usual calm.

    All of this happened too quickly, from the shattering of the Long Spear, the Crystal Core inside Qinchuan flying towards the Spear, to their fusion, and finally the Spear unleashing that terrifying Grey Barrier, the dissipation of the Great Dao Thunder Dragon, all occurring in the blink of an eye.

    The crowd hadn''t even grasped what had happened before the Heavenly Tribulation had already disappeared, so quickly that it seemed as if it had never occurred, only the Long Spear in the void continued to sparkle with brilliant light, confirming that everything that had just happened was not an illusion.

    Silence!

    A death-like silence!

    A moment later, a burst of shocked cries erupted from the crowd.

    "Heavens, what happened?"

    "What''s with that grey world?"

    "The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, could it really have been erased by that Grey Barrier?"

    "Am I dreaming?" The women of Thousand Fox Mountain looked at each other, pinching their own thighs, leaving a bruise on the snowy legs that hurt immensely.

    "This isn''t a dream!"

    Ling Yu''er and Mei Qian''er both wore shocked expressions, especially Mei Qian''er. Just now, her Divine Sense had been closest to the Heavenly Tribulation and the Long Spear, and she could clearly feel the dreadful power bursting forth from the Grey Barrier, a barrier that could erode all life in the world.

    That feeling was even more terrifying and bone-chilling than facing the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!

    "What exactly did Young Master Qin forge?"

    At this time, not only were the people of Thousand Fox Mountain perplexed, but Qinchuan was also somewhat confused. The Grey Barrier was something he had never encountered before.

    He had not expected that the Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb would be so fierce, that once fused with the Long Spear, it would directly crush the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.

    But the next moment he had some enlightenment; perhaps the Grey Barrier was a new Realm, one that he had never encountered even in his nine lives.

    Perhaps, this Realm would be the key to opening the gates of the Immortal Burial Site, and all of this was related to the Crystal Core of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    In a certain place, a mysterious elder with the head of a bull and the body of a human and another mysterious elder in a black robe were sitting opposite each other playing a game.

    At this moment, both seemed to have a sense of realization, pausing simultaneously, and then the chessboard in front of them transformed, with Qinchuan and the Long Spear suddenly appearing on the board.

    At the same time, Qinchuan''s body shivered, the Emperor Soul within him suddenly trembled.

    Qinchuan felt chilled, clearly sensing that in the sky, there seemed to be a terrifying existence spying on him. This feeling, completely new and disquieting, made his skin crawl!

    His eyes emitted golden rays, as he pushed his Innate Pupils and the Power of Cause and Effect to their limits, thrusting them towards the distant void, seeking to penetrate the world and see through its essence.

    But to his astonishment, all was void.

 Chapter 480 - 480 Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation

    "This youngster, indeed, is not simple, having already successfully obtained the first Crystal Core so quickly!" The minotaur-like creature''s mouth split open in what appeared to be a proud grin as it said to the cloaked old man before it, "It seems the people under your command have failed!"

    "Ah, this youngster indeed has some ability, but just one look at him and I felt something was off, I can''t look any further."

    After speaking, the minotaur-like creature waved its large hand, and the scene on the chessboard changed, bringing the images of the Netherworld Saintess and others into view.

    "Master!"

    Feeling something in her heart, the Netherworld Saintess immediately knelt down and said tremblingly, "Master, Wan''er is incompetent and failed to complete the task set by the Master!"

    Enshrouded in a black robe, with endless black mist swirling even around his face, the old man huffed coldly, "Worthless!" After speaking, he swept his sleeve across, and the images on the chessboard disappeared.

    "Hehe, your subordinates were unsuccessful, huh? This is pretty normal, old man, don''t drop dead from anger!" the minotaur-like elder said with a snicker, provokingly.

    "Don''t get too happy too soon, the kid has only obtained one Crystal Core!" After speaking, the figure of the black-robed old man gradually faded away, leaving behind only an indifferent voice: "The first Crystal Core has already appeared, and the remaining eight will not remain hidden for long. This kid, even if he possesses the ability to turn the heavens, won''t be able to obtain the remaining eight Crystal Cores all at the same time."

    "Hmm... that is indeed a problem." Hearing this, the minotaur-like elder was also taken aback, sitting withered before the chessboard. After a while, he heaved a sigh, "Let''s hope this youngster won''t disappoint this old man!" Following this, the figure of the minotaur-like elder also gradually became faint until it vanished.

    Qinchuan only felt that terrifying presence for an instant, and after that instant, the chilling sensation deep in his heart dissipated; he knew that the presence lurking in the dark had already left.

    "Could it be related to this grey Barrier?" Qinchuan thought to himself: "That voyeur, he must be somehow connected to the mysterious voice I encountered back in Tianqing City!"

    Qinchuan suddenly recalled that Wu Yong had once left behind a piece of Divine Sense, saying he had discovered that those who arranged the Immortal''s burial back then were taking orders from someone. Just when Wu Yong was about to reveal that person''s identity, he was forcibly silenced by a mysterious force.

    Qinchuan understood that this person spying from the shadows was likely the same entity from before.

    Qinchuan withdrew his thoughts and looked towards the Long Spear hovering in the void. Just as he was preparing to summon the Long Spear back, at that moment, another strange anomaly arose in the heavens and earth.

    The sky abruptly changed color again, and from beyond the fields, amongst the horizon, countless cloud clusters, red as sunset, drifted in, converging above the gate of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Countless red clouds arrived swiftly, and instantly, the colors of heaven and earth shifted. Under the vast sky, the whole world was dyed a scarlet red, resembling the Asura Purgatory, eerie and terrifying.

    At the same time, in the void, an eye of tribulation even more massive, vast, and powerful than before coalesced out of thin air.

    "What... what''s going on?"

    "Another Heavenly Tribulation?"

    The women of Thousand Fox Mountain looked at each other, bewildered by what was happening.

    "What kind of Heavenly Tribulation is this, so unique, never before heard of?" They stared at the eye of the storm in the sky, shivering with terror, and suddenly noticed that this red Heavenly Tribulation was somewhat different from the ones they were familiar with.

    Before the people could finish speaking, outside of the eye of the storm, countless red clouds surged and billowed, blocking out the sun. A terrible aura of destruction, like a curtain of rain, rolled down towards the area below. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The breath was so terrifying that even with the Mountain Protection Array of Thousand Fox Mountain, everyone was overpowered by this dreadful presence, laid low to the ground, finding it extremely difficult even to breathe.

    "What?!"

    "What kind of force is this that can suppress us all through the Mountain Protection Array?!" Not only the many disciples but also the elders of Thousand Fox Mountain were shocked and frightened.

    What was this terrifying power belonging to what kind of being?

    "Could this be..." At that moment, a dreadful thought arose in everyone''s minds.

    In Thousand Fox Mountain, only Mei Qian''er stood alone.

    The moment the red clouds surged, she had already appeared at the mountain gate, looking at the Eye of Tribulation that formed in the void with astonishment, her eyes filled with disbelief.

    "This...this is actually the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation!?"

    Having broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, she had a slight understanding of the Heavenly Dao, and naturally recognized at a glance that this red cloud thunder tribulation was none other than the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation!

    "How is this possible? This is only a magic artifact forged by Young Master Qin, how could it possibly attract the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation?!"

    At the same time, in the Upper Realm, Lower Realm, and the Underworld, all powerful beings perceived this unusual thunder tribulation simultaneously.

    Atop the Divine Court, a three-eyed elder looked on in shock and confusion, "What''s going on? Why would the Lower Realm attract the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation?"

    Within the Underworld, a Ghost King, his aura boiling, said, "What has happened on the Divine Wilderness Continent?"

    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, in Tianqing City, Flying Swallow City, Burning Heaven Sect, Nanchi Continent¡­

    At this moment, all Great Emperors sensed something and turned their gaze towards the direction of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    But whether the three-eyed elder opened his Heavenly Eye or the Ghost King conducted his investigation, all they could see was a grey barrier. Within that barrier, there was only a swath of deathly aura, devoid of life for thousands of miles.

    The grey barrier expanded, effectively shielding all investigations by the great powers.

    "Quickly go and check! We must find out the reason for the descent of the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation to the Lower Realm!"

    At this moment, whether they were mighty beings from the Upper Realm or the Underworld or the Great Emperors on the Divine Wilderness Continent, they all issued such commands.

    The Heavenly Dao exists in the Upper Realm and has never governed the Lower Realm, let alone brought down Thunder Tribulation to the Divine Wilderness Continent¡ªyet today, the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation has formed in the Lower Realm, thoroughly shocking everyone across the Three Realms.

    Even Qinchuan himself was stupefied at this moment.

    "Damn, isn''t this a bit too much?"

    "I was just forging a Lifebound Weapon, how did I end up provoking the crushing wrath of the Heavenly Dao?"

    Qinchuan''s voice was clear and audible, filled with innocence. Had he not been suppressed on the ground by the Heavenly Dao, unable to rise, everyone would surely have slapped him flying.

    "We''re just here for the show and we suffer this unwarranted disaster without feeling innocent, yet you, the instigator who has taken advantage and still plays coy, forging such a terrifying magical treasure, and you still play innocent?"

    However, everyone finally understood the level of the magic artifact Qinchuan had forged.

    "It''s actually a Lifebound Weapon; a Lifebound Weapon has no level, as it grows with its master!"

    "But still, a Lifebound Weapon shouldn''t have attracted the attention of the Heavenly Dao!"

    The people of Thousand Fox Mountain were pressed to the ground by the Heavenly Dao, scarcely able to breathe, feeling both sorrow and shock.

    "Could it have something to do with that grey barrier?"

    By now, even the ordinary disciples had come to a realization. It was probably the magic artifact that merged with the long spear afterward that attracted the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation!

    And at this moment, the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation officially began.

    Within the Eye of Thunder, a red thunderbolt as thick as a water bucket roared down, heading straight for the long spear.

    Or perhaps, it was heading for the crystal core embedded at the tip of the spear.

 Chapter 481 - 481: Chi Yue Lightning Spear

    The Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation consisted of ninety-nine strikes, each more perilous than the last.

    Every single thunder tribulation seemed designed for annihilation, determined to reduce its target to nothingness.

    Even within the Upper Realm, beings capable of triggering the Heavenly Dao to descend the Thunder Tribulation were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and on the Divine Wilderness Continent, such an event had never occurred before.

    However.

    When that first tribulation struck, aiming for the long spear that shimmered with light and radiated endless Asura true intent,

    the Grey Barrier reappeared.

    What had once been an unstoppable force, like a blade of void, the Lei Mang, upon touching the barrier, that terrifying thunder tribulation dissipated immediately, turning to nothingness within the expanse of the grey barrier.

    "It actually blocked it!" The people of Thousand Fox Mountain had already been dumbstruck by this time, their faces filled with shock and terror.

    A magic artifact that blocked the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation had far exceeded their understanding.

    "Boom¡ª"

    The Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation fell like torrential rain, incessantly gathering from the eye of the storm, swirling, finally slicing through the sky and striking the long spear.

    The first thunder strike...

    The tenth...

    The twentieth...

    The ninetieth...

    For a whole day and night, this part of the world turned into a Thunder Pool and Ze Country, with the heavens and earth changing color, hills destroyed by the thunder, and ravines filled.

    Winds howled with flying sand and stones, and dark clouds obscured the sun, as if heralding the end of the world.

    Not only did the long spear undergo a thunder tribulation, but the entire area was struck by heavenly thunder once over.

    Finally, after the last thunder tribulation split the night sky, the red clouds above slowly dispersed, revealing a clear sky and bright earth.

    "Is it over?!" The people of Thousand Fox Mountain had been suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, lying on the ground for a day and a night, and at this point, they finally felt a lightness upon them.

    "The Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation has ended!" The crowd finally took a deep breath, "Did the magic artifact survive the tribulation?"

    Having witnessed such a Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, the crowd''s initial shock and awe had turned into habituation and eventually numbness. They had already guessed the outcome, but still couldn''t help thinking about it at that moment.

    In the void above, the blood-colored long spear burned like flame, its aura overwhelming, standing proudly and unharmed in the sky. This spear had truly succeeded in crossing the ninety-nine Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulations!

    At this moment, everyone from Thousand Fox Mountain boiled with excitement!

    "It succeeded!"

    "It really survived the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation!"

    "We have witnessed the birth of the most defiant magic artifact in the world!" Whether it was the elders or disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain, they were all emotionally charged, turning their shock into excitement.

    The shaft of the spear flickered with a cold Nether bluish light, and streaks of Lei Mang filled the tip, endlessly flashing, tearing through the void, making the entire head of the spear seem incredibly grim and fearsome.

    After enduring the tribulations of both the Dao and Heavenly Dao, this long spear had also been endowed with the power of lightning.

    "Not bad!"

    Qinchuan grabbed the blood-colored long spear, instantly feeling a vast aura emanating from it.

    A strange and wonderful sensation came from his palm. Although it had just been forged, Qinchuan felt a long-standing bond, familiar and close.

    "Little fellow, you''re rather resilient." Qinchuan carefully caressed the long spear in his hands, murmuring, "From now on, you shall be called the ''Crimson Moon Thunder Spear.''

    The Crimson Moon Thunder Spear seemed to hear Qinchuan''s words and trembled slightly.

    Qinchuan casually waved his hand, and a burst of purple Thunder Blades shot out from the tip of the spear, instantly shattering a hill.

    "What a terrifying Lifebound Weapon!" Qinchuan clicked his tongue in wonder. It might be the fusion of the Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb with it, and although he did not deploy the Grey Barrier, this power had already exceeded his expectations.

    "Congratulations to Young Master Qin, felicitations to Young Master Qin, for acquiring such a powerful new weapon!"

    At that moment, Mei Qian''er, Ling Yu''er, and others gathered around, offering their congratulations.

    ...

    Meanwhile, at the distant edge of the boundaries of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Three shady figures watched from afar in the direction of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    These three were none other than the Great Elders of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, the Sun Blaze Holy Land, and the Tianshui Sect.

    Initially, when the Saint Heirs of the three great sects were slain by Qinchuan in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the three sects, upon learning of Qinchuan''s presence on Thousand Fox Mountain, sent people to the site simultaneously.

    Tasked with a mission, the three approached Thousand Fox Mountain, prepared to negotiate and demand that the mountain hand over Qinchuan.

    Although Thousand Fox Mountain had a profound heritage, its strongest elder, the Supreme Elder, was only at the Quasi-Emperor Realm, which was on par with the three great sects. In their view, Thousand Fox Mountain would never oppose the three great sects over a cultivator insignificant as an ant. This should have been an easy task.

    However, just as the trio were about to arrive at Thousand Fox Mountain, Heavenly Tribulation descended within the mountain.

    Immediately afterward, they spotted the Blood-Colored Spear undergoing the tribulation.

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    After the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation had passed, the realm was once again descended upon by the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation. Even though the onlookers were standing from afar, away from the center of the tribulation, the oppressive force of the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation made it difficult for the three to leave the area.

    Finally, once the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation had subsided, the three elders came back to their senses.

    Baili Xie of the Hundred Ghosts Sect was the first to speak, "It''s too terrifying, what kind of Magical Treasure is that, to actually attract the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation?"

    "It seems to be a Long Spear!" You Xize from the Tianshui Sect said gravely, a gray aura flowing out of his gray eyes as he gazed toward Thousand Fox Mountain, "Also, did you notice that when the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation descended, a mysterious power had isolated that part of the world?"

    You Xize practiced the Divine Pupil Technique and had opened his Divine Pupils when the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation descended, wanting to peer into the essence of the Magic Artifact enduring the tribulation.

    However, he encountered the same problem as those with the power of the Three Realms; he only saw a vast Grey Barrier and could not investigate any further.

    "What?"

    Baili Xie and Xia Lie from Sun Blaze Holy Land were taken aback, with Baili Xie showing a trace of perplexity, "How is that possible? When the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation descends, all laws of nature recede, what power could possibly isolate that part of heaven and earth?"

    Xia Lie exclaimed in astonishment, "If that part of the world is isolated, doesn''t it mean the outside cannot investigate? With Thousand Fox Mountain located within an extensive mountain range, and hundreds of miles around it desolate, doesn''t that mean only we three know of this Magical Treasure''s existence?!"

    At this point, Xia Lie and Baili Xie exchanged a glance.

    A Magical Treasure born from the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation!

    At this moment, they were greatly tempted!

    Seeing this, You Xize snorted coldly, "Humph, there is a presence at the Quasi-Emperor level within Thousand Fox Mountain. Do you two really think that existence would remain indifferent to such a tribulation?"

    Hearing this, Baili Xie and Xia Lie immediately realized their mistake.

    Indeed, if a Magical Treasure was born in Thousand Fox Mountain, the Sect Leader and Supreme Elder would surely have been alerted by now. The three of them, merely at the Holy''s Realm, cannot possibly snatch a treasure from a Quasi-Emperor''s clutches; that would be utterly impossible.

    Quickly, the trio made a decision.

    "Hurry back to the sect and report this matter to the ancestors, let them take action to vie for the Heavenly Dao Treasure!"

    Such a heaven-defying treasure must certainly be beyond their reach, but they must bring this secret back to their sects.

    A Heavenly Dao Treasure, powerful enough to stir entities above the Divine Realm and beneath the Underworld, unparalleled in the history of the Divine Wilderness Continent: even Great Emperors would be moved, let alone the ancestors of the three families who were merely at the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

    "We must keep this matter confidential, not allowing a fourth family to know, otherwise our chances of obtaining the treasure will decrease!"

    After agreeing among themselves, each employed their movement technique, transforming into three streaks of light, hastening back to their respective sects.

 Chapter 482 - 482: Preaching Conference

    After that day, Thousand Fox Mountain once again regained its usual tranquility, a tranquility so profound it was frightening.

    Logically speaking, for the Heavenly Dao to unleash Thunder Tribulation was an act against the heavens that should have already spread throughout the entire Divine Wilderness Continent. By now, countless cultivators should have come seeking this place.

    Yet several days had passed, and no cultivators had approached Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Qinchuan had already learned from Ye Xuanji that when the Chi Yue Thunder Spear was crossing the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, the outside world had sensed it, but a grey force had isolated that region, preventing even Great Emperors from penetrating its mysteries.

    Therefore, although Thousand Fox Mountain remained serene and peaceful these past few days, the outside world was in an uproar. Countless cultivators mobilized, intent on finding the place where the Heavenly Tribulation had descended and unraveling what kind of existence had crossed it.

    Qinchuan realized that it was also the grey barrier that had blocked the aura of the Heavenly Dao and hindered the investigations of numerous Great Emperors.

    "What exactly is the Crystal Core of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb?"

    Qinchuan sighed deeply, "On the Divine Wilderness Continent, there are nine great tombs. Aside from the lowest, the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, there are eight other tombs. I wonder if the remaining tombs also have Crystal Cores!"

    "Once things are settled here, I must visit the Dao Palace Tomb."

    Qinchuan made a secret resolution.

    Previously, when forging the Chi Yue Thunder Spear, Qinchuan had an epiphany as the Crystal Core and the Magical Treasure merged. He could break through at any time, but he still suppressed his realm at the late stage of the Dao Palace for the purpose of exploring the Dao Palace Tomb.

    While cultivators in the outside world were frantically searching for the location of the Crossing of the Thunder Tribulation, another shocking piece of news swept across the Dongju Continent, even overshadowing the news of the Heavenly Tribulation.

    "What?!"

    "Spiritual Treasures have emerged from the Dao Palace Tomb and the tomb of the Saints?!"

    When Qinchuan heard Mei Qian''er announce this news, he leapt up from his chair and exclaimed.

    "That''s right. From the beginning of this month, mysterious auras started flickering around the peripheries of these two secret realms, identical to when the Spirit Martial Great Tomb''s Secret Treasure appeared," Mei Qian''er nodded and answered.

    Qinchuan was startled; both the Dao Palace Tomb and the tomb of the Saints were showing anomalies simultaneously.

    Could it be...

    That the Crystal Core within these two secret realms had also begun to surface?

    When the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had its incident, although the Netherworld Saintess played a role in stirring the waters, the emission of Spiritual Treasure aura also came from the Spirit Martial Crystal Core itself.

    Now with Spiritual Treasures emerging from these two tombs at the same time, Qinchuan knew that the Crystal Cores within these secret realms were about to emerge.

    "It''s probably not limited to the Dao Palace Tomb and the tomb of the Saints. Aside from these two, the remaining six tombs must have also exhibited anomalies."

    The nine great tombs are distributed across the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, and only the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the Dao Palace Tomb, and a tomb of the Saints are located on Dongju Continent.

    As Spiritual Treasures have appeared simultaneously from the Dao Palace Tomb and the tomb of the Saints, the tomb secret realms on the other three continents must be in similar situations, but the information is delayed due to oceans separating them, and the news has not yet arrived.

    Qinchuan furrowed his brows.

    Ever since he learned that these nine great tombs contained incredible secrets, he had decided not to let any tomb pass him by. However, now that eight secret realms'' Spiritual Treasures had appeared at the same time, he knew that it might be difficult to follow through on his wishes.

    One step at a time.

    The opening day of the Dao Palace Tomb was still half a month away. He would enter the Dao Palace Tomb after half a month.

    Ten days later, Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er both awakened from their slumber in Thousand Fox Cave.

    The two had successfully inherited the divine legacy and awakened the Nine-Tailed Fox Divine Vein.

    Upon their emergence, the sky once again conveyed anomalies, with purple aura and auspicious clouds descending upon Thousand Fox Mountain, adding an exceedingly sacred and divine feel around the two women.

    With the inheritance of the divine legacy, the aura of the two underwent earth-shattering changes. Every frown and smile seemed to contain the Heavenly Dao, resonating with the laws of all things.

    At this very moment, the two of them were on par with the Netherworld Saintess from before.

    ...

    Ten days later, at the Thousand Fox Mountain Dao Palace.

    All gathered here, in a Dao Palace so vast, one could not see its end at a glance.

    In the center of the Dao Palace, several tens of meditation cushions were placed.

    Now, except for the main dais''s cushion in the very center of the Dao Palace and the four seats for the audience at the bottom, which were still unoccupied, the remaining dozen or so cushions were already taken by the dozens of elders from Thousand Fox Mountain.

    In a corner of the Dao Palace, several Inner Sect Disciples were gathered, discussing the upcoming sacred doctrine conference.

    A female disciple whispered in a low voice, feigning mystery, and quietly asked the sisters around her, "Do you all know who will be imparting the sacred doctrine this time?"

    "Gathering all the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain here, the person imparting the doctrine must be extraordinary. If I''m not mistaken, it should be the Sect Leader personally imparting the doctrine, right?"

    Another disciple ventured a guess.

    "Wrong!"

    The first female disciple shook her head and stood up proudly, rather arrogant: "This news was personally announced by the Elder Sage. So, unless something unexpected happens, the one imparting the doctrine is not the Sect Leader, but the Elder Sage herself!"

    "What?! The Elder Sage herself is imparting the doctrine?"

    Upon hearing this, the rest of the disciples pursed their lips in muted exclamations: "The Elder Sage is already in the Quasi-Emperor Realm. If we can hear her personally convey the sacred doctrine, our strength is bound to make rapid progress!"

    Sure enough, moments later, Ling Yu''er, accompanied by Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, took their seats in the audience area.

    "Who are those two senior sisters? How can they sit next to the Sect Leader and even above all the elders?" The matter of Ling Xian''er and her company receiving the divine inheritance was kept extremely confidential, and aside from several elders of the Fox Clan, no one else was aware.

    Thus, seeing Ling Xian''er and her company sitting above all the elders, everyone was curious.

    "You don''t know about this? Those two are Senior Sister Ling Xian''er and Junior Sister Ji Huo''er, who are the adopted granddaughters of the Sect Leader. With the Sect Leader to rely on, of course, they can sit in that position."

    "So, that''s how it is." The disciples nodded to one another, suddenly understanding.

    "Silence, the sacred doctrine conference is about to begin!"

    As everyone was whispering among themselves, an imperious voice, reminiscent of an Empress, suddenly exploded, immediately quieting down the entire Dao Palace.

    Immediately after, the figure of the Elder Sage Mei Qian''er appeared out of thin air on the dais above.

    "It is indeed the Elder Sage herself imparting the sacred doctrine!"

    The people of Thousand Fox Mountain were overjoyed; Mei Qian''er, as the Elder Sage of Thousand Fox Mountain, had stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm tens of thousands of years ago and had a profound understanding of the heavenly dao. Moreover, she had not imparted sacred doctrine for ten thousand years.

    Now, to hear the Elder Sage impart sacred doctrine once again, how could they not be thrilled? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But the next moment, the action of the Elder Sage caught everyone by surprise.

    Instead of sitting on the central cushion of the dais, the Elder Sage actually took a seat on the very first cushion in the bottom row.

    That was clearly a seat meant for listening!

    "What''s going on? Did the Elder Sage sit in the wrong place?"

    "Could it be that it''s not the Elder Sage who will be giving the lecture?"

    The people whispered among themselves: "But if it''s not the Elder Sage giving the lecture, then who could it be? And even the Elder Sage needs to sit in the lower seats to listen?"

    While everyone was perplexed, a figure slowly walked past them, heading straight for the central dais, and finally sat down firmly on the main platform in the middle of the dais.

 Chapter 483 - 483 Chunyu Xiu

    Qinchuan took his seat on the main podium with a leisurely swagger.

    For a moment, the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain looked at each other in bewilderment.

    You look at me; I look at you, all confused.

    "What''s going on, how did he sit up there!"

    To the disciples of Qinchuan, the man was unmistakenly familiar. Being the first man to enter Thousand Fox Mountain in thirty thousand years, he first stirred trouble in the Treasure Pavilion and then attracted Tian Lei and Earth Fire on Thousand Fox Mountain, causing such a large commotion. It was impossible for them not to remember him.

    However...

    Although the disciples did not know how Qinchuan managed to summon the Earth Fire and forge a contrarian magic artifact, provoking a double tribulation, such feats indeed earned their utmost admiration and shock.

    The disciples believed that at the same realm and even across realms, Qinchuan''s use of magical treasures would allow him to look down upon all, unmatched by anyone.

    But respect aside, Qinchuan''s realm, from head to toe, was clearly only in the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    Actual combat aside, Dao Magic aside.

    For a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm, who had just entered the category of cultivator, how profound could their understanding of the Great Dao be?

    "This kid is just in the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm. What Dao insights could he possibly have to impart?!"

    The female cultivators were abuzz with discussion, their expressions clearly skeptical.

    However, out of respect for the face of the Supreme Elder, they refrained from directly speaking out and asking Qinchuan to step down.

    "The Great Dao is trifurcated..."

    Qinchuan ignored the crowd and began his lecture as soon as he sat down. Words of Dao magic flowed out of his mouth. The next moment, rolling waves of Great Dao intent rose from his body, covering the heavens and earth, engulfing everyone in an instant.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The disciples who had just been talking were instantly dumbfounded, as if a thunderbolt had exploded in their minds.

    Having been reincarnated through nine lives, Qinchuan''s understanding of the Great Dao had already reached the pinnacle, and even on the path of the Heavenly Dao, he had significant attainments. As soon as he spoke, the people of Thousand Fox Mountain were instantly captivated as if hearing the sounds of an immortal, intoxicated and lost in the essence of Dao Magic within moments.

    Mei Qian''er and Ling Yu''er furrowed their brows, their eyes bursting with brilliance.

    "Such a pure Great Dao!"

    Qinchuan''s words on Dao clearly reached the ears of everyone in the arena. At this moment, all disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain were immersed in the vastness of Dao magic.

    "Can the Great Dao also be understood in this manner?"

    Like the sound of immortals, many disciples and elders entered a state of deep comprehension, breaking through their understanding unconsciously.

    Boom! Boom! Boom!

    Countless disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain grasped the Great Dao and achieved breakthroughs.

    "Young Master Qin is truly formidable, his understanding of the Great Dao is so pure!"

    During Qinchuan''s lecture, he spoke in depth from the roots of the Dao to the nuances of Law comprehension. His detailed explanation benefited everyone at Thousand Fox Mountain greatly.

    After five days, most disciples and elders of Thousand Fox Mountain had recovered from their profound understanding of the Dao.

    After this teaching, most disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain had successfully advanced a rank, greatly enhancing the overall strength of the mountain.

    Even many elders had successfully broken through, taking another step further.

    Five days later, Qinchuan suddenly stopped speaking. His eyes emitted a blazing divine light, looking beyond Thousand Fox Mountain.

    He murmured softly, "At last, it has come!"

    Mei Qian''er came back to her senses and followed Qinchuan''s gaze. The next moment, her face also turned incredibly vivid.

    "It''s Hundred Ghosts Sect, Yangyan Holy Land, and Tianshui Sect! They''re the first to come knocking on our door!"

    Mei Qian''er knew that this world had brought upon itself the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, and that such a major event had occurred without any Sect coming to them was very unusual.

    Unexpectedly, after ten days had passed, it was these three Sects that came looking first.

    Outside the heavens.

    Baili Soul and Xia Yan were the first to arrive on the outskirts of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    At that time, a soft and feminine voice came from afar, and then a handsome middle-aged man crossed the void with large strides.

    "Haha, Brother Baili, Brother Xia, you guys are quick on your feet! My Tianshui Sect is the closest to Thousand Fox Mountain, yet I arrived last."

    "Hmph, You Hao, save your breath. This time it''s about a Heavenly Dao Supreme Treasure. We must go all out."

    Xia Yan looked sternly at You Hao and said coldly, "All three of us must strive to obliterate Thousand Fox Mountain in one fell swoop. No sneaking around or playing tricks. If I find out you''re up to your little schemes behind our backs, don''t blame me for turning my face and not recognizing you."

    The enmity between Yangyan Holy Land and Tianshui Sect had a long history, and Xia Yan was very aware of You Hao''s character. Although he was now a Quasi-Emperor, he was still completely a villain at heart, with no shortage of back-stabbing deeds.

    Therefore, he took the lead to remind and warn the other party.

    Baili Soul''s body emitted a stench like that of a corpse, and he gave You Hao a sidelong glance, speaking in his hoarse voice, "That''s right, the news of this Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation has spread across the Divine Wilderness Continent in the past few days, but no one knew it was upon Thousand Fox Mountain."

    "Since the three of us have come to know, it is an opportunity bestowed by the Heavenly Dao for our three Sects. We join forces, obliterate Thousand Fox Mountain first, and then discuss the ownership of the Heavenly Dao Treasure.

    "So we don''t fall into infighting before we have succeeded and give those stinking foxes of Thousand Fox Mountain a chance to take advantage."

    Although Baili Soul didn''t say it outright, his gaze towards You Hao carried heavy caution, threat, and warning.

    You Hao''s eyes flashed with an imperceptible coldness. He understood that these two had arrived before him and seemed to have reached some agreement.

    This gave him a strong sense of crisis.

    But he didn''t show it and grinned, saying, "Haha, what are you talking about, Brother Xia? I, You Hao, know the gravity of the situation. The Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation is an existence like no other, unprecedented on the Divine Wilderness Continent, perhaps signifying the birth of a Divine Artifact. My Tianshui Sect and Yangyan Holy Land should set aside even the deepest enmities for this matter."

    "Hmph, so long as you understand," Xia Yan sneered.

    "Now that we''re all here, let''s go. United, the three of us won''t give Thousand Fox Mountain a chance to resist!"

    The three men moved with a force that ripped through the Chang Kong, heading straight for the gates of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The three Quasi-Emperors crossed thousands of miles in an instant, one moment still outside the heavens, and the next already descending upon the exterior of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "Ling Yu''er, come out!"

    Xia Yan''s voice boomed like thunder, exploding outside Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The disciples in the Dao Palace were shocked, feeling the terrifying Emperor''s intent contained within the voice, sending tremors through their souls and spirits, almost as if they were being stripped away.

    "This is Emperor Realm! At the very least, it''s the Quasi-Emperor!" The crowd was alarmed.

    "Has Chunyu Xiu arrived?" The women of Thousand Fox Mountain turned pale, looking towards the mountain gate. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xia Yan let out an angry shout, ready to destroy the mountain but then he stopped, stunned.

    He saw that the Mountain Protection Array of Thousand Fox Mountain, which usually defended like a turtle shell, had already been closed early on.

    "What''s going on?"

    This time, it was Xia Yan and the other two who were bewildered.

    For Mei Qian''er not to have detected their arrival in advance was something the three of them absolutely did not believe. And since she had sensed the trio''s arrival, instead of activating the Mountain Protection Array to guard against them,

    she had shut down all the Great Formations, completely defenseless!

    This made the three who came with aggressive momentum feel like they had thrown a punch into the air.

    Baili Soul was the first to react, bursting into wild laughter: "Hahaha, sensing the three of us gathered, Mei Qian''er the little fox must be so frightened that she gave up resisting on her own!"

 Chapter 484 - 484: The Arrival of a Quasi-Emperor

    "Hmph, Baili the old ghost, instead of staying in your mountain of the dead, why are you coming to my Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    A harsh rebuking voice exploded in the ears of the three.

    With a sneer, Baili Soul chuckled, "Heh heh, it''s been tens of thousands of years since I''ve seen Elder Mei. Recently, on a whim, I wanted to catch up with a certain little fox. Little did I expect such a warm reception from Elder Mei. I hadn''t even paid my respects to the mountain before the Mountain Protection Array was already shut down to welcome me!"

    "Hmph, you three approach with such aggressive momentum. Do you really think this palace is unaware of your intentions? You''re here for the issue of the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation! I''ve closed the Mountain Protection Array to demonstrate a fact, that killing the three of you wastes is effortless, without the need for the Mountain Protection Array!

    If you dare to set foot into Thousand Fox Mountain today, there will be no return!"

    Mei Qian''er''s voice was as cold as ice and snow, freezing for miles around.

    "Haha, it seems nothing can escape Elder Mei''s Dharma Eye. However, the three of us have come to pay respects together today. Elder Mei might have miscalculated. Even if Elder Mei possesses the ability to reach heaven, you''re no match for the three of us!" Baili Soul chuckled and then added, "Since the Mountain Protection Array is shut down, it saves us three a lot of energy. Let''s go in, you two!"

    After speaking, Baili Soul took a stride and instantly stepped into Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Not wanting to be outdone, Xia Yan and You Hao released the aura of great emperors, entering Thousand Fox Mountain one after the other.

    Their imposing manner was vast; the aura they emitted shone brightly like three dazzling suns in the sky above the Daoist arena.

    "Quasi-Emperor!"

    "Is it really three Quasi-Emperors descending at the same time?!"

    The arrival of the three Quasi-Emperors exuded a terrifying and majestic aura. A haze of Qi covered the sky, and in an instant, the arena was shrouded in fog, entirely enveloped under the authority of the three Quasi-Emperors.

    The aura from the three spread out, and everyone felt as if they were facing three Ancient War Gods, awe-inspiring and simply too terrifying.

    "Eh! What''re all these little girls of Thousand Fox Mountain doing?"

    No sooner had Baili Soul and his companions stepped into Thousand Fox Mountain than they noticed the Daoist arena was crowded with disciples congregating.

    "Is someone imparting Dao here!?"

    Xia Yan''s brow furrowed as he detected a dense Dao Qi in the air, clearly indicating someone was imparting Dao.

    "Is it you?" Xia Yan''s gaze then settled on Qinchuan, who sat atop the main lecturing stage, his expression slightly startled: "It can''t be that you, young man, are imparting Dao, can it?"

    The stage was packed, indicating perhaps all disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain had gathered here, which by rights should mean Mei Qian''er was imparting Dao.

    But he distinctly saw a Dao Palace Realm cultivator sitting on the central main stage.

    After a moment of silence from the people of Thousand Fox Mountain, Xia Yan finally confirmed that the residue of the Dao Qi in the void had been left by that Dao Palace Realm cultivator. He couldn''t help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha, has Thousand Fox Mountain really fallen so far? Listening to a Dao Palace ant imparting Dao? What could such a waste understand about the Dao? Yet you''ve made such a spectacle, gathering all disciples here."

    "Hahaha, truly laughable, it kills me!"

    Even Baili Soul and You Hao couldn''t help showing a sneer, with You Hao chuckling vilely, "A mere Dao Palace Realm, not even clear about what the Dao is, yet in your Thousand Fox Mountain, he is treated like an honored guest, truly a disgrace to the five sects of Southern Prefecture!"

    Baili Soul smirked lewdly, his face bearing a vile grin: "I''ve heard that Thousand Fox Mountain has been closed for thirty thousand years, not accepting male disciples anymore, and even forbidding men from setting foot within your grounds. But at this time, a man appears in Thousand Fox Mountain, it couldn''t be..." He said with a sinister gleam in his eyes and an ambiguous gaze towards Qinchuan and Mei Qian''er.

    "I must say, Elder Mei, despite knowing about your clan''s lascivious nature, it''s quite remarkable you''ve abstained from men for thirty thousand years. Yet, even if you''re desperate, there''s no need to debase yourself by settling for an insignificant Dao Palace Realm ant.

    Look at this fellow, aside from being pale and handsome, how does he compare with me?"

    Baili Soul grew more animated as he spoke; he had pursued Mei Qian''er tens of thousands of years ago, without success, which had turned into his obsession over those years. And now that he had come knocking, he naturally intended to reclaim all the face he had lost back then.

    Qinchuan sat steadily on the central Dao platform, touching his face, "Why has the topic suddenly turned to me?!"

    "Old fart, watch your language!"

    At this moment, Ji Huo''er could no longer hold back. Hiding behind the Great Elder, she poked out her little head and pouted as she cursed.

    Even though she appeared to be borrowing the tiger''s fearsome reputation like a fox, she wasn''t afraid of the opponent in the slightest.

    "You old thing, why not go home and take a piss to look at yourself in the mirror, your face full of dead qi and bumps, looking a million times more disgusting than a demon toad. There''s no one uglier than you under the heavens, what makes you think you can compare to brother Qinchuan."

    "Oh? You are Qinchuan?!" Baili Soul said, taken aback upon hearing this.

    The three Quasi-Emperors turned their gazes toward Qinchuan at the same time.

    The name Qinchuan, of course, they had heard of him¡ªthe lad who killed disciples from three major sects!

    "You brat, so you are Qinchuan, the one who killed my grandchild!"

    A strange light flashed in You Hao''s eyes as he suddenly shouted.

    "I''ve killed more dogs and cats than I can count, who remembers who your grandchild is," Qinchuan glanced at You Hao with disdain and said.

    Naturally, he knew that this grandchild mentioned by You Hao must have been the You Canghai and You Cang Shui whom Qinchuan had slain in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    "You little bastard, you''re courting death!"

    You Hao''s expression turned cold, and the Qi around him suddenly burst forth with a terrifying and grim pressure that erupted from him.

    When a Quasi-Emperor becomes enraged, heaven and earth change color, the Great Dao Laws freeze in this instant, and the surrounding void condenses into soldiers roaring in unison, turning this world into an ancient battlefield.

    Countless soldiers wielding sharp blades materialized from all directions, shrouded in bloody evil. The difference between the Emperor Realm and the Saint Realm was vast as the heavens and the earth, and even a Quasi-Emperor''s pressure could already take solid form.

    "Clang," "Clang," "Clang"

    The soldiers manifested by the oppressive force raised their weapons with battle cries shaking the heavens, spears and swords slashing through the sky, all pressing down on Qinchuan''s head.

    "Young Master Qin, be careful!"

    Mei Qian''er called out in a low voice, warning him.

    Just as she was about to make a move, she was stopped by Qinchuan raising his hand: "It''s just a Quasi-Emperor''s pressure, it still can''t trouble me!"

    Mei Qian''er suddenly remembered how Qinchuan remained utterly calm when he had passed through the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation; even the Heavenly Dao''s pressure hadn''t suppressed him, and she immediately put her mind at ease, stopping her movements.

    Qinchuan, who was clearly only at the Dao Palace Cultivation Level, was making bold statements, acting as if he didn''t even have Quasi-Emperor pressure in his sights.

    You Hao, in particular, heard Qinchuan''s words and a sneer appeared on his face: "You little brat, dare to belittle me!"

    "Kill!"

    The substance-formed soldiers, manifested from the oppressive force, holding ancient weapons, clanged on as they slashed down towards Qinchuan''s head. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just then, a sudden change occurred at the scene.

    "Bang¡ª"

    At this moment, another terrifying surge like an ocean wave once again erupted in the Dao platform...

 Chapter 485 - 485: 485

    This terrifying wave of energy suddenly burst forth, like surging floodwaters, shaking the void and sweeping around like a whirlwind carrying away the chaff, instantly submerging the densely packed soldiers in this fearsome power and causing them to vanish without a trace.

    "What!"

    "This is..."

    Everyone was shocked by this terrifying aura, looking towards the source of the energy.

    The one who had released this terrifying wave of energy was none other than Ling Yu''er, the Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Ling Yu''er''s eyes were slightly closed, her entire body enveloped in a hazy layer of Immortal Mist, exuding a divine and pure aura.

    After releasing that terrifying wave of energy, Ling Yu''er''s body seemed to transform into a vast black hole, with a continuous stream of Spiritual Energy flowing into her.

    Within Ling Yu''er''s body, a faint hint of the Emperor''s intent was brewing; as an inexhaustible stream of Spiritual Energy and immense Dao Laws surged around her, that faint hint of the Great Emperor''s will grew stronger.

    At the same time, her aura was also soaring rapidly.

    "Is this... a breakthrough to Quasi-Emperor?"

    The elders and disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain stood solemnly, staring in astonishment at their Sect Leader, who was in the midst of breakthrough.

    Baili Soul and two others exchanged looks, a sharp light flashing in their eyes.

    "Ling Yu''er reached the Peak of Supreme Saint just five hundred years ago, how could she possibly break through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm so suddenly?!"

    Since the three had set their sights on Thousand Fox Mountain, they naturally had some understanding of the current strength of the sect.

    The strongest in Thousand Fox Mountain was the current Great Elder, who had stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm thirty thousand years ago; next was Ling Yu''er, the Sect Leader with Peak Supreme Saint Cultivation.

    However, this Ling Yu''er had only reached the Peak of Supreme Saint a mere five hundred years ago.

    Stepping from the Supreme Saint into the Emperor Realm usually required at least a few thousand years, or even tens of thousands of years of cultivation and consolidation.

    How could Ling Yu''er have made a breakthrough so suddenly at this time?

    The elders of Thousand Fox Mountain had similar doubts, but in the next moment, one of the Thousand Fox Mountain elders suddenly realized, "Could it be due to Young Master Qin?"

    "After Young Master Qin shared his teachings, the Sect Leader has been in a meditative state, never coming out of it. Could it be that Young Master Qin''s teachings allowed the Sect Leader to touch the threshold of the Emperor Realm, leading to a direct breakthrough?"

    "It must be so!"

    "Young Master Qin''s understanding of the Dao is profound and pure; even the Great Elder has benefited greatly. It must be Young Master Qin''s teachings that played a role!"

    Qinchuan had been sharing his teachings for five days, and everyone had already been convinced by his astonishing understanding of the Dao. Moreover, many elders had made direct breakthroughs during the process of his teaching, leading no one to doubt the level of Qinchuan''s Dao Magic.

    But now, witnessing the Sect Leader breaking through the shackles of the Supreme Saint and stepping into the Quasi-Emperor Cultivation after merely listening to five days of teachings, they were once again profoundly shaken.

    "To what terrifying extent has Young Master Qin understood the Dao?"

    This question involuntarily surfaced in the hearts of all the women.

    Ling Yu''er''s aura rapidly intensified, and the wisp of the Great Emperor''s will she harbored became increasingly solid. Her entire demeanor was undergoing an earth-shattering transformation; she was on the verge of a successful breakthrough.

    Only Qinchuan showed no surprise whatsoever. Ling Yu''er was naturally intelligent. Although it had been a mere five hundred years since she reached the peak of the Supreme Saint realm, her comprehension of the Great Dao was exceedingly profound.

    If Qinchuan had not provided her with guidance, with her current talent and rapid understanding of the Great Dao, she would have been able to break through into the Quasi-Emperor Realm within a millennium without fail.

    Therefore, during this transmission of knowledge, Qinchuan had taken special care of her. The process was supposed to take only four days, but in the end, it took an entire extra day, largely spent solely on mentoring Ling Yu''er. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Stepping from the peak of the Supreme Saint realm into the Quasi-Emperor Realm is difficult because it requires an individual''s understanding of the Great Dao to reach a profound depth, enough to glimpse the threshold of the Emperor Realm.

    If an ordinary person were to comprehend it on their own, it would indeed take thousands, or even tens of thousands of years¡ªa very difficult step. Countless cultivators spend their whole lives stuck at this point, unable to make any further progress.

    However, what was an extremely difficult step for the world was, in Qinchuan''s eyes, the simplest one.

    As expected, Ling Yu''er did not disappoint him, finally crossing that last threshold and successfully stepping into the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

    "Hmph, what confidence do I have to give Elder Mei such confidence, to dare to open the mountain gates wide and not even activate the Mountain Protection Array? It turns out you''re relying on the birth of a new Quasi-Emperor in your ranks!"

    At that moment, Baili Soul suddenly spoke in a sinister tone, as countless deathly spectral Qi surged forth from within his black robe.

    "Even if Ling Yu''er has broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, so what? With the three of us Quasi-Emperors joining forces, your Thousand Fox Mountain has no way out! Hand over the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Treasure obediently, make a vow under the Heavenly Dao, and become servants to our three families, and we might consider sparing you a path to life. Otherwise, don''t blame this old man for being merciless!"

    "Hmph, ridiculous, with just you three wastes, you also dare to take on my Thousand Fox Mountain? I have already told you, once you step into the gates of Thousand Fox Mountain, you will not have a chance to leave alive," Mei Qian''er declared indifferently, standing gracefully with eyes as sharp as lightning.

    Mei Qian''er''s words elicited a burst of hearty laughter from Baili Soul, Xia Yan, and You Hao.

    "Hahaha, laughable, truly laughable! With the three of us Great Quasi-Emperors descending upon you, what can your Thousand Fox Mountain do to resist us? Relying on you, and that little fox who is still breaking through?" Xia Yan said with disdain, sneering.

    You Hao also shook his head and jeered, "Since Elder Mei is so ignorant, thinking you two are enough to take on the three of us, then I will wait for this little fox to successfully break through before I make my move, and let you utterly lose hope!"

    Ling Yu''er''s breakthrough continued.

    The breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor Realm came with an immense, earth-shattering momentum. At this moment, Ling Yu''er, who had been ceaselessly absorbing spiritual energy, suddenly radiated a golden divine light. An irresistible force burst forth from her spirit, impacting her body and purifying her physical form.

    In an instant, divine light shone all around Ling Yu''er, and the resplendent brilliance shot towards the heavens. Numerous Great Dao laws descended from the void, transforming into splendid curtains of light that enveloped her.

    Her physical body turned translucent, giving her an appearance of pure holiness, like a divine being, sacred and pure.

    Immense amounts of spiritual energy continued to cleanse Ling Yu''er''s body, while the Great Dao imparted the sound of laws, like the chanting of ten thousand Buddhas. The strands of chanting, reverberating throughout this part of the world.

    The sounds of chanting echoed for an entire day and night. Endless Great Dao laws submerged the entirety of Thousand Fox Mountain. Beneath the laws, life cycled through shifts, flowers withering and blooming, vegetation drying up and sprouting anew¡ªwithin one day, a cycle of reincarnation was complete.

    One day later.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    Suddenly, a thunderous explosion occurred, with divine radiance piercing the sky and dazzling light shimmering. The whole practice area was swept by a violent Gang Wind, and many disciples were blown away by this terrifying energy, falling to the ground, covered in dust.

    As the dust settled, the practice area grew quiet again, revealing Ling Yu''er''s figure.

    Ling Yu''er opened her eyes, and brilliant lightning flashed within her deep gaze, captivating the soul. Her body glimmered, and she slowly stood up and walked straight towards Qinchuan.

    The next moment, in front of everyone, she turned to Qinchuan and performed a deep bow, "Many thanks to Young Master Qin for your guidance!"

 Chapter 486 - 486 Practice

    "Elder Mei, now that those of your Thousand Fox Mountain who should have undergone their breakthroughs have done so, it''s time for you to make a decision,"

    Baili Soul and his two companions stood by with cold eyes, and as soon as Ling Yu''er finally completed her breakthrough, they took the lead in pressing her.

    "We three are not unreasoning men. Today, before we approached your dwelling, we offered you two choices for Thousand Fox Mountain.

    The first is for us to take action ourselves, to sweep clean the entire Thousand Fox Mountain, and to personally search for that Heavenly Dao Treasure, but you, Elder Mei, can probably foresee the consequences.

    If you wait for us to take action, by then, the entire Thousand Fox Mountain might be bathed in a river of blood, bodies floating, with no survivors!

    The second choice is to follow the example of your clan''s ancestor, who was a war pet of a Human Cultivator countless years ago, which led to the existence of your Fox Clan lineage. Today, you too can obediently submit, and present the Heavenly Dao Treasure willingly, and we can then spare your Thousand Fox Mountain lineage!"

    Baili Soul spoke boastfully and arrogantly, as if Thousand Fox Mountain was already a fish on the chopping block, ready for the taking at any moment.

    "What do you three consider yourselves to be, daring to speak such wild boasts, expecting the lineage of the Ancient Fox Clan to acknowledge you as their masters?"

    At this moment, Qinchuan stood up, casually cleaning his ears, and spoke leisurely.

    Although Yu Xu''er had followed him as a war pet, it had been at her own initiative, but even so, descendants held Yu Xu''er in high regard. Even Great Emperors had to avoid her fierce reputation, not to mention these three were nowhere near comparable.

    The fact that these three brought up the past not only insulted the ancestors of the Fox Clan but also demeaned him, Qinchuan.

    "You brat, do you think you have a say here? We haven''t even settled the score for killing my grandson. Do you really think I can''t do anything to you?"

    A hint of coldness flashed in You Hao''s eyes, icy to the extreme.

    Having stepped into the realm of Quasi-Emperor for countless years, he had been a dominant figure, and these past two days, suffering provocation from two juniors, had enraged him greatly.

    As he spoke, You Hao angrily shouted, and with a light tap of his fingertip, moisture in the void condensed, countless dense icicles emerging, hanging above the heads of Qinchuan and his company, ready to fall at any moment.

    Qinchuan remained fearless, casting a sidelong glance at You Hao, then serenely gave an order to Ling Yu''er.

    "Yu''er, you''ve just made a breakthrough into Quasi-Emperor, and are not yet proficient in the grasp of your realm. However, someone suitable for practice has come along. This fellow is now your responsibility!"

    The trio looked on disdainfully as Qinchuan dared to act so presumptuously. He was but a Dao Palace Realm cultivator, yet he was commanding a Quasi-Emperor from up high. The three from Baili Soul were in contempt.

    "Hmph! Who do you think you are? Daring to even think of commanding a Quasi-Emperor!"

    But in the next moment, they saw Ling Yu''er actually bowing her head in assent, and after acknowledging with a ''yes'', she waved her delicate hand, unleashing a terrifying imperial might that erased all the icicles in the sky.

    Simultaneously, a hidden Soul Power surged out from her forehead, striking towards You Hao''s Spiritual Platform.

    "You..."

    You Hao was shocked, not expecting Ling Yu''er to actually follow Qinchuan''s command so willingly. She launched a Soul Technique that was difficult to contend with, and he immediately focused his Qi, shouting coldly, "Ling Yu''er, you truly disgrace the face of a Quasi-Emperor, letting a Dao Palace cultivator command you. I''m ashamed to associate with you!"

    "Young Master Qin imparted the Great Dao, allowing Yu''er to successfully peer into the Emperor Realm. Your gratitude is beyond your imagination!"

    Ling Yu''er snorted coldly, unleashing her Divine Skills and Dao Magic, a dazzling Secret Technique glittering across the sky, its might intimidating.

    "Hmph! Since you of Thousand Fox Mountain refuse to submit, then don''t blame me for being ruthless,"

    You Hao bellowed furiously, his voice resonating across the heavens.

    He did not believe that Ling Yu''er''s breakthrough had anything to do with Qinchuan''s preaching. In fact, Ling Yu''er''s statement was just a way to leverage Qinchuan to express Thousand Fox Mountain''s attitude, showing that they would not submit.

    "Kill!"

    The auras of the two exploded, terrifying imperial intent collided, shaking the entire Thousand Fox Mountain violently. On the rear mountain, giant rocks shattered, greenery was flattened, as if disaster had descended.

    You Hao''s mouth opened wide, exhaling a breath of essence Qi, which transformed into a dazzling chain within the myriad Dao Magic in the sky, coiling towards Ling Yu''er''s neck.

    "Since you of Thousand Fox Mountain are unwilling to submit willingly, then once I personally capture you, there will be ways to make you sign a soul contract and become my war pet!"

    The chain transformed from essence light was mighty, golden light painted the entire sky, filled with terrifying imperial dignity as though it intended to capture all living beings under the heaven.

    Soul Hunting Chain!

    This was a rare Divine Skill, capable of hunting the opponent''s soul, enslaving it for one''s own use.

    The fight between two Quasi-Emperors was terrifyingly potent, and the women of Thousand Fox Mountain had long since fled far away. But under this fearsome pressure, they still trembled uncontrollably.

    "Pff!"

    Ling Yu''er let out a clear whistle, and her Dharma Aspect materialized above her head, suddenly a white fox with seven tails.

    The seven fox tails grew with the wind, instantly turning into pillars reaching the heavens, sweeping across the chains with a thunderous boom.

    Around them, the will of Great Emperors crumbled, dust soared towards the sky, the haze thickened, and the Dao and laws collapsed under the terror of the Quasi-Emperor will; this strike destroyed the Dao itself.

    From the center where the two stood, a terrifying ripple of the void spread out, sweeping across the entire Thousand Fox Mountain, sending many disciples flying, their appearances disheveled and in a sorry state.

    "Is this a Quasi-Emperor''s battle? How terrifying!"

    In Thousand Fox Mountain, high-rank cultivators still standing looked towards the two fighters from afar, shocked and scared.

    "Look, there''s Young Master Qin, he''s unharmed even amidst the residual ripples of the battle between two Quasi-Emperors?"

    At this moment, an observant elder of Thousand Fox Mountain spotted something out of the ordinary; in the terrifying clash that could unsteady even a saint, Qinchuan stood proudly at the epicenter, completely unfazed, his hair flying, his robes billowing as if he hadn''t been affected in the slightest.

    "Young Master Qin, he''s truly too mysterious!"

    Although shocked, people had begun to grow accustomed to Qinchuan''s performance; they wouldn''t be too astounded if Qinchuan personally stepped in to suppress the three Quasi-Emperors after having forged a treasure that had drawn the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, lectured for five days, and directly aided the Sect Leader in achieving a breakthrough.

    The two continued to attack and slay tirelessly, with boundless Dao Magic entwined, dazzling divine light exploded, the aurora resplendent, with the will of Great Emperors furiously surging, intent on subjugating all.

    This was an earth-shattering decisive battle. Although Ling Yu''er had just stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm, her Fox Clan lineage was profoundly skilled in the path of the soul, coupled with her astute talent. Throughout the battle, she had not fallen behind in the slightest.

    The sky was filled with dancing Dao Magic as the figures of the two rapidly flickered.

    From the Dao field above, they shattered the heavens and broke the earth, causing mountains to collapse and rivers to flow in reverse, the spectacle was utterly alarming.

    You Hao grew more astonished as the battle progressed, realizing that the young woman opposite him was becoming more and more valiant. Initially, he had been able to suppress her, but as time passed, Ling Yu''er seemed to be subtly gaining the upper hand.

    Finally, with a "bang," You Hao''s Divine Skill collapsed first. The essence Qi that had turned into chains was swept by the fox tails and immediately shattered inch by inch.

    You Hao instantly felt his blood roil, his face reddening, and he looked at Ling Yu''er in horror, "How is this possible, you have just broken through to Quasi-Emperor, how can you be so strong?" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 487 - 487 Quasi-Emperor Battle

    "Truly a piece of garbage, having advanced to the Quasi-Emperor realm for tens of thousands of years, not only have you made no progress in your cultivation level, but you can''t even defeat me, who has just broken through to the Quasi-Emperor. If the Tianshui Sect is full of trash like you, then there''s no need for its existence!"

    Ling Yu''er glanced sideways at You Hao, her voice cold and mocking.

    "Bastard! You''re seeking death!"

    You Hao flew into a rage, "Spiritual Cage Soundwave!"

    Countless green halos burst forth from his body, transforming into brilliant crystalline vines. These vines intertwined in the void, eventually weaving together to form a giant net that blanketed the sky.

    The net obscured the sun and moon, blotting out the sky as if it were the heavenly net itself. In an instant, the sun and moon dimmed, the world plunging into darkness.

    "Huff¡ª¡ª"

    Ling Yu''er''s aura surged once more. Having just broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm and only after this one battle, she had already experienced tremendous growth.

    A roar burst forth, shaking mountains and rivers, a terrifying soundwave visibly exploded outwards at the speed of sight from around her, sweeping out like a raging tide.

    The sky-filled vines were instantly scattered by this force.

    In this move, You Hao had not held back in the slightest. Although Ling Yu''er had scattered his Spirit Cage, the recoil also caused her to feel a surge of turbulent blood Qi, her little face turning beet red.

    But she recovered in a instant, her expression as cold as frost, she said indifferently, "Trash will always be trash, your techniques are ineffective against me!" Ling Yu''er, with her Dharma Aspect Heaven and Earth, looked down upon the firmament, radiating a strong will to fight.

    "Her power is still rapidly increasing!"

    You Hao was both terrified and furious, "Just how terrifying is this little fox? I can''t even suppress her completely anymore?"

    From afar, Qinchuan nodded at this moment as if taking the matter seriously, "Hmm, having just broken through to Quasi-Emperor and already standing on invincible ground is quite good, but there''s still substantial room for improvement in this Dharma Aspect Technique!"

    Qinchuan''s voice clearly reached everyone''s ears.

    All those present were taken aback.

    Ling Yu''er''s performance was there for all to see; even the disciples of Thousand Fox Mountain who could not understand the battles of the Emperor Realm knew that Ling Yu''er managing to fight You Hao to a standstill was already very impressive.

    But now, in Young Master Qin''s mouth, it was merely ''quite good,'' and there was still much room for improvement?

    That made You Hao even more mortified, cursing in his heart.

    "Damned brat, even with this little fox suppressing me, you only consider it ''quite good''. Are you implying that I''m a piece of trash?!"

    You Hao swept a cold glance at Qinchuan, then turned to Bai Li Soul and the others.

    "Stop watching the show, let''s join forces and take care of these two nuisances. Finding the Heavenly Dao Treasure is what''s important!"

    "Hahaha, it seems You old ghost can''t handle it either, struggling against a little fox!" Xia Yan had contended with You Hao for tens of thousands of years, and although they had temporarily formed an alliance, he could not help but mock him when the opportunity arose.

    "Watch me take down this girl with ease!"

    As Xia Yan spoke, his aura erupted, the Great Dao Rune Patterns surfaced, transforming into a sky full of fierce flames, burning chaos. Flames condensed in the void, morphing into real dragons and immortal phoenixes.

    The Dharma Patterns became skies full of ancient divine beasts, exuding a supreme power that suppressed all beings.

    At the same time, Bai Li Soul spewed out a mist of black essence Qi, filling the entire firmament in an instant, obscuring this world and blinding everyone''s eyes.

    In this moment, the three of them acted simultaneously, attacking Ling Yu''er.

    "Three shameless old bastards, bullying the young is bad enough, but now you even dare to outnumber me in front of my face, do you think Thousand Fox Mountain has no one?"

    At this time, even Mei Qian''er could not hold back any longer, she shouted angrily, Dharma Aspect Heaven and Earth, ready to explode with rage.

    But at this moment, Qinchuan suddenly stopped her, slowly saying, "No rush!"

    Mei Qian''er was taken aback, her eyes full of astonishment as she looked at Qinchuan, unable to understand what he was planning. In her anxiety, she said, "Young Master Qin, why stop me? Yu''er has just broken through to the Quasi-Emperor, she''s no match for those three!"

    The women of the Thousand Fox Mountain were also extremely anxious. How could the Sect Leader possibly stand against three Quasi-Emperors ganging up on her!

    Qinchuan shook his head, calm and composed, and did not answer Mei Qian''er, his gaze once again concentrated on the battlefield of the four Quasi-Emperors.

    The three Quasi-Emperors made their moves simultaneously, each possessing the terrifying power to destroy the Thousand Fox Mountain. Either shining with divine skills, they each were enveloped in different Great Dao Rune Patterns. Countless beams of light burst forth, pressing down on Ling Yu''er. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Indeed, under the joint efforts of the three Quasi-Emperors, Ling Yu''er couldn''t withstand the onslaught of their attack, her energy gradually waning, her divine skills withering.

    She found herself in grave danger.

    Just now, when Qinchuan stopped Mei Qian''er from intervening, she had seen it too, and she was just as bewildered.

    "Could it be that Young Master Qin thinks I can stand against these three on my own? Is he overestimating my strength?"

    After one exchange, watching the three opponents'' energy surge like a rainbow, wielding the power to sever heaven and earth, she was on the verge of being crushed at any moment.

    At this point, she couldn''t care less about other things and was about to call for help, when suddenly a distant voice arose.

    "The essence of the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique lies in Spirit Communication, which relates to what is commonly known as the Soul. There is no need for your soul to follow the Shang Qiu Meridians during its operation; let the Spiritual Platform come to a rest..."

    "This is... This is the method of operation of the secret technique I used just now when I cast my spirit art!"

    Ling Yu''er was startled upon hearing this and looked at Qinchuan in shock.

    "How does Young Master Qin know the exact method I used to operate and cast the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique just now?"

    Earlier, when Ling Yu''er was facing her foes, she had employed the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique, an exclusive secret technique of the Thousand Fox Mountain.

    It was not surprising for Ling Yu''er that Qinchuan could articulate her ancestral technique so precisely since it had been passed down from ancient times.

    But for Qinchuan to know not only how she performed it but also how the spirit art operated, rhyming off everything clearly, left her profoundly astounded.

    And while she was still startled, Qinchuan''s voice continued to echo.

    "Within the Soul, the broadest meridian is the Sun Meridian. If mana were to circulate through this, combined with the secret technique, the power of your Dharma Aspect Technique will certainly increase exponentially," Qinchuan continued to explain, teaching her how to combine the Thousand Foxes Secret Technique with the Dharma Aspect Treasure Technique.

    "Big brother is giving guidance again!" Ji Huo''er, who had once received Qinchuan''s tutelage in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, immediately realized what was happening as soon as Qinchuan began speaking. She was incredibly excited, her eyes shining.

    "This is... Is Young Master Qin teaching me the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique?!"

    Ling Yu''er was also overjoyed, instantly understanding.

    Qinchuan had managed to help her breakthrough to the Quasi-Emperor realm with just one lecture on Dao Magic, instilling great trust in him.

    At this moment, without the slightest doubt, she began to operate as Qinchuan had instructed!

    "Hmph, posing and posturing! What wisdom can a mere Dao Palace Realm cultivator possess, and yet he deludes himself into thinking he can reverse the Qiankun? You will undoubtedly die today,"

    "Suppress!"

    Baili Soul, of course, heard Qinchuan''s words, but to him, this young man was just a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm. How could he possibly give pointers to Ling Yu''er?

    Ling Yu''er acting this way was surely just a fa?ade.

    With that, a vague figure flickered from amidst the vast black fog.

    "Clang"

    Carrying the rolling imperial might, it descended towards the top of Ling Yu''er''s head.

 Chapter 488 - 488: Great Emperor?

    "At this moment, unleash the Soul Devouring Technique and the Thousand Foxes Spiritual Technique to focus on the Spiritual Platform!"

    Qinchuan immediately called out again.

    Ling Yu''er didn''t hesitate for a bit and acted according to Qinchuan''s instructions. From her third eye, a majestic breath burst forth. She employed the Soul Devouring Technique, one of the secret techniques of Thousand Fox Mountain, and fiercely attacked the Spiritual Platform of Baili Soul.

    "Boom!"

    A green divine light shot from Ling Yu''er''s third eye. This aura was ancient and grand, as if cutting through the eons of time and space. Once this technique was deployed, the world fell into silence.

    "Cough!"

    Baili Soul instantly felt a terrifying sensation in his Spiritual Platform. A deep Moon Wheel, resembling a black hole, appeared, exuding a peerless, engulfing suction. His spirit felt unstable and almost collapsed under this devouring power.

    Baili Soul coughed up blood, his face pale, looking incredulously at Ling Yu''er.

    "How is this possible? How have you grown so quickly?"

    Purely in terms of age, Ling Yu''er was just over fifty thousand years old. Three thousand years ago, when the previous Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain went missing, Ling Yu''er ascended to her position with only Greater Saint-level Cultivation.

    In just thirty thousand years, not only did Ling Yu''er grow to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, but her strength also reached such a terrifying stage.

    Just now, You Hao was defeated by Ling Yu''er, but he had not taken it seriously, assuming that You Hao had been careless and had not given it his all. But now, having personally experienced this terrifying soul secret technique, even he found it hard to defend against.

    He was immensely shocked.

    "If this recently advanced Quasi-Emperor, Ling Yu''er, possesses such combat power, then how terrifying is Mei Qian''er?"

    He somewhat regretted allowing Ling Yu''er to so easily make her breakthrough the day before and even started to wonder whether their rash venture against Thousand Fox Mountain was the right decision.

    "The Dharma Aspects tremble together!"

    In the void, Ling Yu''er shouted loudly, with Great Dao Rune Patterns covering the entirety of Thousand Fox Mountain. Each strand of her hair stood on end, every pore on her body fully expanded, her body shimmered crystalline, and the Dharma Aspect of a seven-tailed white fox reappeared, overshadowing the sky, exuding a terrifying sense of awe.

    Countless manna spewed from the mouth of the seven-tailed Dharma Aspect, converging into a vast expanse of the Great Dao.

    Waves soared to the heavens, surging tumultuously, engulfing You Hao and the other two.

    "Stop holding back. That old fox has yet to make a move, and we''re already at our wits'' end with this little fox. Do you still want the Heavenly Dao Treasure or not?!"

    Wrapped in fierce flames, Xia Yan stood protected by a halo of light amidst the rolling waves of Dao Magic, spoke indifferently while standing alone.

    "You deal with this little vixen; I''ll take care of the nuisance over there first!"

    You Hao backed away, fixing his gaze on Qinchuan at the center of the battlefield.

    While the three were engaged in combat with Ling Yu''er, Qinchuan had been incessantly talking. Although he didn''t believe that Ling Yu''er''s strength had anything to do with Qinchuan''s guidance.

    Yet Qinchuan''s constant chatter at the side had also annoyed him.

    Speaking of which.

    A cold smile appeared on You Hao''s face as he sternly looked at Qinchuan. He waved his withered palm, the sky changed color, and a terrifying nine-colored divine light coalesced into a divine python. It emerged from the dark clouds above, roaring and snarling, roaring towards Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, courting death!"

    Just then, Mei Qian''er finally moved.

    She stepped forward, her graceful figure facing the Divine Dragon, and reached out with her delicate hands.

    "Disperse!"

    Mei Qian''er''s lips parted slightly, and a light reprimand sounded.

    "Boom," "Rumble," "Rumble"

    With her reprimand, a serene aura suddenly burst forth from her body. As this breath washed over, there was a sudden sensation of time passing by, and space flickered.

    It felt as if eons had gone by for the onlookers, and yet it also seemed to occur within an instant.

    Visible to the naked eye, with her at the center, the Great Dao Laws that were once violently raging seemed to freeze in place.

    The surging and ferocious black dragon was directly dispersed by Mei Qian''er''s stern shout.

    Mei Qian''er struck like thunder, and the next moment, everyone was staring in utter amazement.

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    "Is this the aura of a Great Emperor?!" All the disciples and elders of Thousand Fox Mountain were simultaneously stunned, the dreadful aura belonged to a Great Emperor!

    "Since when did the Supreme Elder break through to the Great Emperor Realm?"

    The elders of Thousand Fox Mountain drew a sharp breath, utterly shocked, looking at the Supreme Elder with eyes full of disbelief.

    After a brief deathly silence, the women of Thousand Fox Mountain suddenly erupted into cries of surprise.

    "Wonderful, the Supreme Elder has broken through to the Great Emperor!"

    "Thousand Fox Mountain has given birth to a Great Emperor Realm powerhouse!"

    The Great Emperor, the very pinnacle of existence on the Divine Wilderness Continent, even in the whole of Dongju Continent, apart from the four Ancient Kingdoms, the sects with a Great Emperor in residence are few and far between.

    The elders who were aware of Chunyu Xiu''s existence were even more excited. Over the past half a year, ever since learning that Chunyu Xiu had broken through to the Great Emperor and wished to seek revenge on Thousand Fox Mountain, these elders had been living in constant trepidation.

    Today, seeing the Supreme Elder also breaking through to the Emperor Realm, their hearts finally settled, as if a tremendous stone had been lifted.

    Ling Yu''er and Baili Soul also stopped in their tracks, shocked as they looked at Mei Qian''er.

    "You... you... when did you break through to the Great Emperor?!"

    Baili Soul''s face underwent a drastic change, his complexion turned ghastly pale, his lips quivering as he asked with a trembling voice.

    You Hao''s face was iron blue. He knew that now Mei Qian''er had broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, today''s calculations must have completely failed, and even worse, he might not leave this place alive.

    "Mei Qian''er, today''s incident is not over, I, You Hao, will come back!"

    With those words, he suddenly moved. Tearing open the void, he decided to make a run for it.

    Seeing this, Mei Qian''er glanced sideways with a cold snort, "Hmph, if you''re going to come back, then there''s no need to leave!"

    As she said this, she swung her jade hand, a crystal-clear palm imprint descended from the void, and before You Hao could step into the spatial rift, she struck him with a slap, shattering his True Spirit instantly.

    A Quasi-Emperor who had dominated for tens of thousands of years, met such an abrupt end.

    Seeing this, both Baili Soul and Xia Yan''s hearts clenched, and they abandoned the thought of fleeing.

    Between a Great Emperor and a Quasi-Emperor, there''s only a difference of a single word, yet there''s an enormous gap between them," as vast as the heavens and the earth.

    This gap is even greater than the one between a Supreme Saint Expert and a Quasi-Emperor.

    Supreme Saint Experts cannot challenge Quasi-Emperors beyond their level, similarly, Quasi-Emperors are far from being opponents to a Great Emperor.

    Xia Yan swallowed hard, his eyes filled with fear, "Elder Mei, we were too hasty today. We had no intention of offending Thousand Fox Mountain. I hope Elder Mei can overlook our transgressions and forgive our mistakes!"

    Baili Soul, who had been extremely arrogant just before, wanted to take Mei Qian''er as a war pet, now trembled with fear, his entire body shaking.

    "Yes, Elder Mei, both of our families were misled by that You Hao. It was he who ordered us to come to Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    At this point, Baili Soul no longer cared about saving face, directly throwing the blame onto You Hao.

    "Right, right, it was all that old scoundrel You Hao''s idea, he was the mastermind behind this!" Xia Yan echoed in terror, desperately trying to shift the blame away from himself.

    "The news about the Heavenly Dao Treasure being born in Thousand Fox Mountain, apart from the three of you, who else knows?" Mei Qian''er asked again with indifference.

    "No, no one else, after receiving that disciple''s message, to prevent any leaks, we had already silenced those three disciples!"

    Xia Yan shook his head vigorously.

    "In that case, you can go to death as well!" Mei Qian''er looked at them coldly, "Our palace has already said that if you dare to set foot on Thousand Fox Mountain, there would be no return."

    Accompanied by the use of a secret technique from Mei Qian''er, Xia Yan and Baili Soul''s faces froze, and their Divine Senses shattered!

    Their last memory was when they first arrived at Thousand Fox Mountain, and indeed, Mei Qian''er had said those words.

    The three Quasi-Emperors had arrived together, looking to take the Heavenly Dao Treasure. Yet in the end, they were so effortlessly eradicated by the hand of Mei Qian''er.

 Chapter 489 - 489: Awakening Pill - Bone

    On Dongju Continent, atop an unnamed mountain peak.

    The sea of clouds rolled tumultuously, resembling the abode of immortals, enveloped in spiritual energy.

    A man and a woman stood atop the summit.

    The man was dressed in brocade and a jade robe, holding a feather fan, swaying gently. Beside him stood an extremely enchanting woman. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Damn it, I still arrived a step too late!"

    A spark of brilliance shot from the eyes of the man, who shook his head and sighed.

    "Xiu''er, what''s wrong?" The scantily clad, supremely enchanting woman asked with seductive eyes, clinging to the man''s arm and shaking it.

    Feeling a surge of intense energy from his arm, the man withdrew his hand and slapped the enchanting woman''s buttocks, "It''s all because of your mother, my cheap mother-in-law."

    "She broke through to the Great Emperor!"

    Mei Lin''er was stunned, "She actually broke through to the Great Emperor? Does that mean we can''t return?"

    Chunyu Xiu shook his feather fan, a trace of narrow light flickered in his eyes, and after a long while, he said, "Relying on the Great Formation left by your clan''s ancestors, and with a Great Emperor presiding, Thousand Fox Mountain won''t be easily destroyed."

    "So what do we do?" Mei Lin''er, completely immersed in Mo Yu''s Absolute Charm Technique, was now wholeheartedly thinking for Chunyu Xiu.

    "Let''s first go to Flying Swallow City to meet an old friend!"

    Then Chunyu Xiu waved his hand, tearing through the void, and the two of them crossed the space, heading toward Flying Swallow City in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    In Flying Swallow City, in the Imperial Palace''s queen''s chamber.

    A man and woman were sparring fiercely inside the queen''s chamber, leaves of clothing scattered all around, and sounds of battle rising and falling, dragon roars piercing the air.

    At that moment, Chunyu Xiu and Mei Lin''er suddenly appeared outside the chamber.

    The two arrived without a trace, but the person inside the chamber knew immediately.

    As the rhythm of the battle hastened, followed by a deep and vigorous voice, the fight within ended prematurely.

    "Damn it, you''ve been gone for so long; why suddenly show up now!"

    A fresh and handsome youth stepped out, adjusting his attire, clearly displeased with the unexpected visit of Chunyu Xiu and his companion.

    "Wouldn''t have thought you fancied this sort of thing?"

    Having scanned the area with his Divine Sense, Chunyu Xiu immediately knew that the person inside was none other than the current queen of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    And the man sharing the chamber with her was not the reigning emperor of Great Yan, but someone else.

    The handsome young man interrupted him with a sneer, "Spit it out, what''s the divine child to do for you? You wouldn''t have come for a walk down memory lane, would you?"

    "I''m here to propose a deal to you," Chunyu Xiu stated.

    "A deal?" The youth''s eyebrows raised, curious, "What kind of deal?"

    "I will help you take down the three kingdoms of Dongju Continent, and you will help me take down Thousand Fox Mountain," Chunyu Xiu said calmly.

    "Thousand Fox Mountain?" The youth, new to the Lower Realm, was only concerned with the power of the four great ancient kingdoms, and although he had heard of Thousand Fox Mountain, he didn''t know much about it.

    "The old ancestor of Thousand Fox Mountain is called Yu Xu''er!" Chunyu Xiu stated flatly, unbothered by the presence of Mei Lin''er beside him.

    "Yu Xu''er! The very Yu Xu''er who slew you back then?" The young man immediately perked with interest.

    Of course, he was well aware of Chunyu Xiu''s true identity.

    This Chunyu Xiu, whose real name is Chunyu Yan, had been close friends with another person tens of thousands of years ago.

    In those days, Chunyu Yan took a fancy to the Holy Maiden of the Wuji Holy Land. Failing to win her over, he resorted to force, and eventually took possession of the Holy Maiden from the Wuji Holy Land.

    Before he had acted, Chunyu Yan had thoroughly investigated the power of the Wuji Holy Land. Although the sect was not considered small, it was not comparable to his own Chunyu Family. Moreover, he had carried out the deed in utmost secrecy, with no one else aware.

    Somehow, the Wuji Holy Land had managed to employ some method to invite over the Jade Fairy, a powerful being who roamed the Divine Realm, who, through supreme means, traced the deed back to Chunyu Yan and proceeded to bloodily cleanse the entire Chunyu Family.

    Chunyu Yan, by unknown means, had managed to deceive all, his Soul lying dormant for tens of thousands of years, until he succeeded in Body Snatching, and thus became the Chunyu Xiu of today.

    ...

    Just as the two were conspiring on how to unify the Dongju Continent and take down Thousand Fox Mountain, Qinchuan was patiently mentoring Ji Huo''er and the others in their cultivation within Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Ling Yu''er had broken through to the Quasi-Emperor level, and Mei Qian''er had stepped into the legendary Great Emperor Realm, easily annihilating the three attacking Quasi-Emperors which shocked everyone.

    After that, Ji Huo''er would occasionally clamor to follow Qinchuan, and even the usually steady Ling Xian''er joined Ji Huo''er in stoking the fire, saying with a smile, "Young Master Qin, Xian''er also wishes to follow the young master forever."

    Qinchuan didn''t rush to agree or to refuse. Instead, in his spare time these few days, he casually mentored everyone in their cultivation after getting used to his new Magic Artifact, the Chi Yue Thunder Spear.

    After five straight days, just as Qinchuan was preparing to set off for the Dao Palace Secret Realm,

    suddenly, a slight anomaly appeared in the Heavenly Dao through the void, which Qinchuan captured.

    Qinchuan''s expression shifted slightly, "A Solar Eclipse is about to occur in the next few days!"

    Tomorrow would be the day the Dao Palace tomb opens, but now, a Solar Eclipse was descending unexpectedly!

    Qinchuan was speechless.

    To refine the Innate Awakening Pill, the most crucial condition was that the Yin Yang Qi had to reach their pinnacle simultaneously. He had been ready to wait, but he didn''t expect it to come so quickly!

    However, with Spiritual Treasures emerging in the secret realm, a new Crystal Core was likely to appear. If he missed the opening of the secret realm tomorrow, he might have to wait another half month!

    Qinchuan didn''t hesitate too much; he chose to stay and settle down on Thousand Fox Mountain.

    A Solar Eclipse is the transition of the sun and moon, the cycle of the Heavenly Dao, utterly uncontrollable. If he missed this opportunity, it might mean waiting for another ten or a hundred years. He didn''t have so much time to wait.

    Three days later.

    On this day, the sun was fiery hot, blazing in the sky.

    Suddenly, the weather changed and underneath the fierce sun, a piece of the sun turned dark.

    "The Solar Eclipse is about to begin!" atop the peak, Qinchuan stated, his eyes shining with divine light. Without further hesitation, he brought out the Divine Cauldron, stimulated the Alchemy Fire, and Heavenly Treasures Materials poured endlessly into the Divine Cauldron, starting the refining of the Awakening Pill.

    Soon, the sun was entirely obscured.

    The continent fell into darkness.

    At that moment, Qinchuan activated the Great Formation laid out on Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Suddenly, from the darkness, two peculiar auras, like Divine Pillars, poured down from the void.

    "Boom," "Boom"

    Two earth-shattering roars resounded as the two radiant Yin-Yang Divine Pillars struck the Divine Cauldron directly.

    Yin and Yang Qi flowed like dragons, entering the Divine Cauldron from the left and the right, refining the Pill within.

    The Great Dao Laws adhered to the Divine Cauldron, and countless intricate Runes on the Bronze Divine Cauldron flickered, radiant with light.

    After a long while, accompanied by a ray of light soaring into the sky, the Divine Cauldron opened, and a dazzling Divine Pill slowly emerged. This Pill was half black and half white, with Yin-Yang Qi curling around each side, lustrous and smooth, evidently a Supreme Elixir.

    The Innate Awakening Bone Pill... was complete!

 Chapter 490 - 490: Dao Palace Grand Tomb

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    The Dao Palace Great Tomb was located between the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan and the Ancient Kingdom of Feiyan.

    This was a continuous expanse of poisonous marshland, desolate for thousands of miles, devoid of human habitation.

    Only in the northernmost part of the poisonous land, close to the swamp land, rose a small town, the nearest settlement to the Dao Palace Great Tomb.

    In the past, this small town had few people, but recently, as the spiritual energy overflowed from the central marsh of the Dao Palace Great Tomb, alerting all cultivators of the world that a spiritual treasure has been unearthed, an unending stream of cultivators poured into this small town. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, because of the precedent set by the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, many cultivators who arrived in the town did not step into the secret realm, but rather stopped to observe from the town.

    When the Spirit Martial Great Tomb collapsed, it had leveled everything within a thousand miles; although the cultivators coveted the treasures, they also knew their own limits, recognizing that without means to survive such an explosion, even if they obtained a spiritual treasure, they would not live to enjoy it.

    On this day, eight cultivators emerged from the border between the swamp and the small town.

    The lead person among the eight was clad in a steel-blue light armor, with faint emerald radiance indicating that it was a magical treasure of clothing of no low level, and the great sword at his waist that similarly gleamed with green light was ferocious in appearance, with a menacing gaze.

    Those following him were all holding magic artifacts that radiated light.

    The appearance of these individuals made the original inhabitants of the town feel as if facing a formidable enemy, hurriedly shutting their doors tight.

    As the eight people proceeded into the only tavern in town, the residents peering through the cracks in their doors finally breathed a sigh of relief and reopened their doors.

    Due to the continuous inflow of cultivators into the town in recent days, the tavern was by now overcrowded, with no empty seats to be found.

    As soon as the eight entered the tavern, their powerful presence stunned many, causing the local townsfolk to turn pale with fear and break out in cold sweats.

    These eight were none other than the infamous band of mercenaries known throughout the area, the leader called Liu Kuang, whose strength had reached the early stage of the Life Spring Realm, and the seven people behind him had strengths ranging from intermediate stage of the Dao Palace Realm to the early stage of the Life Spring Realm.

    With such a lineup, this mercenary group could gain footing even in larger cities, and naturally strutted about in this small Dao Palace Town on an ordinary day.

    Only many cultivators who had traveled from other places glanced at these individuals and continued to drink and converse among themselves.

    "Hey, boss, look at that lady, she''s pretty good!"

    In the band of mercenaries, a thug named Hu Tie now leaned over to Liu Kuang''s side, pointing at a bewitchingly beautiful woman in the tavern.

    "Heh heh, she is good indeed, that figure is killer¡ªon the bed, she''d definitely be a little wild one!"

    As he spoke, Liu Kuang strode forward, and with a flicker of divine light, his great sword went ''thud'' as he slammed it onto the table, pointing at the other three people seated with the enchanting woman, he bellowed.

    "You, and you, and you, get the hell out of here! I''m taking over this table, and this little lady will be keeping me company tonight!"

    "You... you''re courting death!"

    The young man sitting opposite the bewitching woman''s face changed dramatically as he angrily rose to his feet, raised his palm, and was about to strike at Liu Kuang.

    "Seeking your own doom!"

    Liu Kuang''s eyes bulged, and his great sword abruptly swept towards the young man.

    The next moment, without any surprise, the young man''s head was immediately severed.

    Liu Kuang''s violent aura burst forth, ruthlessly pressing down on the cultivators'' heads.

    Liu Ming and her two remaining companions, seeing this, hastily stepped back with their companions'' faces showing terrified expressions: "Life... Life Spring Intermediate Stage!"

    The Dao Palace Great Tomb restricted the level of cultivators entering, with most present only at the Dao Palace Realm, and Liu Kuang with his Life Spring Intermediate Stage was indeed capable of crushing them.

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    The locals of the small town were also taken aback. This Liu Kuang had only been at the early stage of the Life Spring Realm just a few days ago, and now he had returned from the Poison Marsh stronger!

    "Sister Liu, I just remembered, my clan sent me here on an important matter that I have not yet taken care of. I must take my leave today and no longer accompany you," one of the men said, seeing his companion dead, and promptly fled.

    "Ah... um... I suddenly remembered that my sect has a task for me. I must be going!"

    The last companion, seeing this, didn''t even finish his sentence and dashed out of the tavern in two strides, fleeing for dear life. Although a beauty is good, one must have the life to enjoy it.

    Only Liu Ming was left, surrounded by eight fierce and diabolical cultivators, her face went deadly pale with fright.

    She looked at the other patrons, and while there were cultivators willing to step forward, the sight of those eight sinister figures, plus a cultivator in the intermediate stage of the Life Spring Realm sitting there, made no one dare to intervene.

    "Heh heh, lass, come over here and sit down, have a drink with me!"

    Liu Kuang thudded onto the bench and patted his thigh.

    Then, he slapped a grey Demon Beast Crystal Core on the table: "As long as you make me happy, this Third Rank Spiritual Beast''s Demon Beast Crystal Core is yours!"

    "A Third Rank Spiritual Beast''s Crystal Core!"

    "It''s actually a Third Rank Spiritual Beast''s Crystal Core!"

    His words immediately stirred the hearts of many cultivators, their greedy eyes fixated on the luminous crystal core on the table, but once they looked at the trembling Liu Ming, they immediately repressed their greed.

    "I... I... I need to go..." Liu Ming said, frightened and trembling, her face as pale as death.

    "Damn it, refuse the toast only to drink a forfeit! Sit down when I tell you to sit down!"

    Seeing Liu Ming was trying to run, Liu Kuang burst out shouting, his large hand blocked her slender waist and pulled her towards him.

    "Ahh... let go of me!"

    Liu Ming tried to use her mana, but in an instant, Liu Kuang''s mana sealed her off, turning her into a little lamb ready for slaughter.

    Seeing this, the other members of the Evil Mercenary Group immediately burst out laughing, clearly accustomed to this sort of thing, overbearing and brazen.

    "Let go!"

    Just then, an angry, delicate shout suddenly came from the entrance of the tavern.

    This explosive shout, booming out of nowhere like a thunderclap, akin to the roaring cry of a phoenix from the Nine Heavens, made everyone''s eyes turn unanimously towards the entrance.

    They saw a young girl in red standing at the doorway, looking indignantly at Liu Kuang and the others.

    Upon seeing the girl in red, all the people in the tavern simultaneously swallowed hard.

    Although the girl in red was young, her tender face already showed signs of blossoming maturity. Her indignant expression made her seem like a little phoenix among the clouds. As soon as the people caught sight of her, they couldn''t take their eyes off her.

    At that moment, from the entrance of the tavern, another man and woman walked in.

    When the crowd got a clear view of the woman in white following the man, they instantly gasped, holding their breath, truly unable to shift their eyes away.

    The woman in white was graceful and elegant, with flowing white robes, and her eyes misted over, giving her an ethereal and dreamlike aura. If the previous girl was a small phoenix of the heavens, then the woman in white must surely be a true goddess.

    The hearts of the people pounded fiercely, their blood racing.

    "Is there really such a stunning woman in this world?"

    However, what really dampened the mood was that standing between the two beautiful women, a man¡ªespecially with the young phoenix clinging to the man''s hand in an intimate manner¡ªclearly indicated their extraordinary relationship, causing considerable annoyance among the crowd.

 Chapter 491 - 491 Invisible Killing

    These three people were none other than Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, and Ling Xian''er.

    A few days earlier, Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er had both alternated between gentle pleading and persistence, wanting to follow alongside Qinchuan, and with Mei Qian''er and the others continuously interceding, Qinchuan reluctantly allowed the two to stay by his side.

    The most important reason was that the two of them had now inherited the divine legacy and awakened the Thousand Fox Holy Body, their aptitudes surpassing most Treasured Bodies in the world, which made Qinchuan agree to have them follow him.

    After leaving Fox Mountain, the three headed straight for the Dao Palace Secret Realm. They hadn''t expected that, upon their arrival, they would run into such an incident, and Ji Huo''er couldn''t help but leap out to intervene.

    Both of them were already extremely beautiful, but after inheriting the divine legacy, their demeanors had undergone a drastic transformation, and at this moment, appearing at the doorway of the tavern, they indeed looked like heavenly immortals descending to earth, divine maidens incarnate!

    Even Liu Kuang couldn''t help but swallow repeatedly at this sight.

    After seeing Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, heavenly figures of such stature, Liu Kuang then looked down at Liu Mei in his arms, and suddenly felt as though he was holding a piece of deadwood.

    "Such beautiful damsels..."

    Unconsciously, he released Liu Mei and strode towards Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er.

    Ji Huo''er had initially seen Liu Kuang bullying men and domineering over women and had wanted to show off her divine might, but she didn''t expect Liu Kuang to obediently let go of Liu Mei, which took her by surprise.

    However, she didn''t know that Liu Kuang had released Liu Mei because he had set his sights on the two of them.

    Being accustomed to bullying and arrogating himself in this small town, Liu Kuang always directly took possession of beautiful women from outside and never beat around the bush. At this moment, upon seeing Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, figures akin to heavenly immortals, he uncharacteristically behaved with refinement.

    "You two beauties, it''s your first visit here, are you perhaps looking to enter the Dao Palace Secret Realm?"

    Liu Kuang, with his fierce and terrifying look and ugly features, deliberately attempted a smile at this time, but his lumped flesh piled up in such a way that it looked uglier than crying.

    "This Dao Palace tomb is located within the million venomous creatures of Poison Marsh. Inside, venomous insects and miasmic airs are prevalent, and terrifying fierce beasts roam about. With the abilities of you two Immortal maidens, it might be quite difficult to reach. If the beauties do not dislike the offer, I am willing to guide you through," said Liu Kuang.

    Ji Huo''er, watching from the side, saw through this guy''s intentions and rolled her eyes, "It''s none of your business where we want to go, you ugly toad, get lost quickly. I feel sick just looking at you!"

    "You little wretch, how can you speak like that?" a member of the Evil Person Mercenary Group shouted explosively, reprimanding Ji Huo''er.

    "Hey, don''t be rude to the beauties. Such beauties should be cherished gently, not with coarse and vulgar words," Liu Kuang said.

    After saying this, Liu Kuang turned to Qinchuan, and his attitude changed 180 degrees as he coldly said, "It''s a pity for such beauties to be following a pretty boy like you, it''s like a fresh flower stuck in cow dung. If you know what''s good for you, scram on your own. Don''t make me personally take action!"

    Qinchuan''s brows rose slightly as he glanced at Liu Kuang with indifference and said calmly, "That''s what this young master should be saying to you. Now, I''ll give you two options: slap your face a hundred times and then get out of here, or let someone ''escort'' you out. But in such a case, you''ll be leaving horizontally!"

    "Hiss¡ª"

    "Has this kid gone mad, daring to speak to Liu Kuang in such a way?"

    The crowd in the tavern gasped in shock, not expecting Qinchuan to be so audacious as to provoke a Life Spring Realm cultivator.

    They had just witnessed Liu Kuang''s capability when he used just one move to directly slay a cultivator of the Dao Palace Realm.

    Some townspeople inwardly sighed, lamenting Qinchuan''s imminent demise: "Liu Kuang has been through trials and tribulations in Poison Marsh for many years, his skills are not to be underestimated!"

    The other members of the Evil Person Mercenary Group also snickered continuously, looking at Qinchuan as if they were looking at a dead man. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This kid, truly audacious to the skies, dares to ruin our boss''s good fortune!"

    "Hmph, maybe he''s some city slicker, thinking he can walk sideways just because he''s come to our small town!"

    "Daring to provoke our boss, this kid''s as good as dead!"

    Sure enough.

    Liu Kuang''s gaze flickered with a narrow streak of rage, "Seeking death!" With divine abilities shimmering in his hand, the Great Dao Spiritual Qi in the small tavern surged wildly, furiously pouncing toward Qinchuan''s face.

    "How dare you! Disrespectful toward the young master!"

    Ling Xian''er, with her Liu Mei brows inverted, shouted coldly. Taking a step forward, she moved gracefully, her jade hand waved, and a burst of rosy light pressed down towards Liu Kuang.

    "Ouch, don''t hurt the beauty!" Liu Kuang exerted ten layers of force in his divine ability, but upon seeing Ling Xian''er blocking in front of Qinchuan, fearing a palm strike would kill the beauty, he instantly reduced the strength of his divine ability power by several degrees, withdrawing seventy percent of his force.

    "Bang!"

    To everyone''s surprise, when the two powers collided, Liu Kuang was sent flying backward, crashing through a swath of tables and chairs, while Ling Xian''er remained floating effortlessly, her whole body sacred, radiating a faint halo, immensely holy and pure, untouched by dust, seemingly casual in her palm strike just now.

    "What?!"

    "How is this possible!"

    All the cultivators in the tavern had their eyes wide with disbelief at the scene before them.

    The members of the villainous mercenary group also exclaimed, "How is it possible, this woman is clearly only at the late stage of the Dao Palace, how could she have sent the boss flying?"

    Ling Xian''er was a genius of Thousand Fox Mountain. Under Qinchuan''s guidance, she had greatly improved both her divine abilities and her soul. Having inherited a divine legacy, her strength had already broken through the peak late stage of the Dao Palace Realm.

    Even in the Spirit Martial Realm, she was able to challenge cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm beyond her level. Faced with a cultivator in the late stage of the Life Spring Realm, she had the power to fight, not to mention Liu Kuang who was only at the intermediate stage of the Life Spring Realm.

    Liu Kuang had also climbed up by now, the internal organs in his body displaced from Ling Xian''er''s palm strike, he was furious, and finally revealed his true nature, "Damn it! Truly unappreciative, I kindly invited you, and you didn''t accept, don''t blame me for using force then."

    After finishing his words, he directed the other team members, his eyes filled with malicious intent, "All of you, attack, take down this pretty boy first! Then tie up these two beauties!"

    "Yes!"

    The members of the villainous mercenary group took the order, all of them activating their body technique divine powers, moving toward the three with sinister laughs.

    "Keep it down a little, this young master doesn''t want to see blood in this tavern!"

    At this time, Qinchuan stood behind Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, speaking calmly and unhurriedly.

    "Yes!"

    Upon hearing his words, the two nodded in acknowledgment. Then suddenly, their auras transformed, their bodies resonating with a strange, mysterious energy that seemed to cut across time and space, pervading the entire tavern and capturing the spirit of everyone present.

    Soul Devouring Technique!

    As the mysterious energy swept over the place, the noisy, uproarious tavern suddenly quieted down, and the members of the villainous mercenary group previously advancing toward Qinchuan now stood oddly still.

    Some with magical treasures in hand poses, some in the midst of gathering divine abilities, but none of them moved an inch.

    The tavern was shrouded in silence, and the surrounding onlookers looked at one another in perplexity, not understanding what had happened.

    Finally, after a long while, the bold shopkeeper approached to investigate, and as he drew near, cold sweat drenched him, shaking involuntarily, "Dead! All eight of them are dead!"

    "What!"

    "Just like that, dead!"

    Hearing this, the crowd at a distance was greatly shocked, staring aghast at Ling Xian''er and the others.

    "What kind of divine ability is this! Killing without a trace!"

    At this moment, the crowd recalled Qinchuan''s words before the two had made a move, he didn''t want to see bloodshed here!

 Chapter 492 - 492: Crown Prince Wu Wang

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    "Thank you to the three cultivators for rescuing me, Liu Ming is eternally grateful!"

    Seeing the eight dead bodies, Liu Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and dared to walk up to the three people demurely to express her thanks.

    "Big Sister need not be restrained! With such villains, I will slay everyone I see!" Ji Huo''er said generously.

    Once the tavern keeper hurriedly had the eight people thrown out and obsequiously welcomed Qin Chuan and the others to take the seats where Liu Ming and her companions had been sitting, the tavern returned to its lively state.

    Having witnessed the cautionary tale of the eight members of the mercenary gang, the drinkers kept their eyes to themselves and drank quietly, not daring to entertain any improper thoughts.

    Just then, a series of tinkling bell sounds suddenly came from outside the tavern.

    Accompanied by the crisp tinkling sound of bells, a young girl walked through the air and gently stepped into the tavern.

    As everyone''s gaze fell upon this girl, they were once again stunned.

    The girl looked like a divine lotus blooming, her skin translucent, her black hair floating, and her pupils shining like black diamonds. With elegant brows slightly furrowed, she exuded a myriad of charming expressions.

    Her sash fluttered in the air, and her long dress was adorned with countless wind chimes, making a tinkling sound with every movement.

    The dress moved with the wind, outlining her proud figure with undulating curves so enchanting they captivated all beings.

    Especially since this woman radiated a divine charm and was surrounded by a faint halo, her temperament not inferior to Ling Xian''er''s.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    "What day is it today that such stunning beauties come one after another?"

    The crowd exclaimed in amazement.

    First, they saw the fairy-like women Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, and then another princess-like young girl appeared, making it difficult for people to look away.

    But the next moment, a young man in brocade and a jade robe, suave and scholarly, burst out from behind the girl.

    The young man glanced around and then said blandly, "We have reserved this place. Leave quickly!"

    As soon as these words were uttered, many of the drinkers objected, "Who are you, kid, to tell us to get out?"

    "Exactly, where did this idiot come from? This isn''t a place where the most Mysterious Crystals rule; strength is respected here. If you''re so tough, try kicking us all out one by one!"

    These drinkers were not buying the young man''s tough act.

    The tinkling girl''s face turned cold as she glanced over everyone disdainfully, as if looking upon a group of insignificant ants, and said indifferently, "Throw them all out!"

    Her voice was crisp and ethereal, but her actions were extremely arrogant and her attitude haughty, instantly irritating the tavern''s customers as their admiration for her evaporated.

    Ji Huo''er was also annoyed and stood up angrily, "Who are you to tell us to leave?"

    "Hmmph, you are not worthy of knowing this young master''s identity. If you know what''s good for you, scram quickly, otherwise don''t blame me for dealing with you personally!"

    The young man who had originally spoken glanced at Ji Huo''er with contempt as he replied sarcastically.

    But before he could finish speaking, suddenly a crisp "slap" noise resounded.

    A cup of wine turned into a streak of light and was thrown directly onto the young man''s face, as if it were a slap, causing his entire face to swell up like that of a pig''s.

    The young man was flabbergasted by the unexpected dousing of wine.

    It was only after a while that he roared, "Ah... who is it!"

    "Damn it, which bastard is looking for death? Do you know who I am? I am Gongsun Qu, the Prince of Martial King from the Great Yan Country, and my brother is Gongsun Liu!"

    Gongsun Qu, furious, resembled a provoked beast and had completely lost his former scholarly demeanor.

    He scanned the tavern''s clientele furiously, seeking to identify the perpetrator.

    ```

    But the speed of that cup of wine was so fast, he didn''t see it clearly at all, and had no idea where to start looking.

    Gongsun Qu''s comical behavior made everyone want to burst into laughter, but after hearing the names of the Crown Prince of Great Yan Country and Gongsun Liu, they forcibly held back their smiles, wanting to laugh yet not daring to.

    Gongsun Liu, the top cultivation prodigy of Great Yan Country.

    At just over thirty years old he had already stepped into the Dragon Transformation Realm, only a step away from the Holy''s Realm. His fame was widespread in the entire Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, known by everyone!

    If he truly was Gongsun Liu''s brother, then his arrogance did indeed have some capital.

    Only the young girl''s gaze was burning as she stared at Qinchuan, her face calm; she, of course, saw clearly that it was Qinchuan who had splashed the wine.

    Qinchuan drank another cup of wine and then said indifferently, "This young master hates nothing more than the noise of rats while drinking! Consider that slap a light punishment. If there is any more noise, next time it won''t be so easy!"

    In an instant.

    All eyes in the tavern converged on Qinchuan.

    "It was him!" sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ling Xian''er and her companion had dazzled everyone, and they had indeed noticed Qinchuan a bit, but they saw that in the end, Qinchuan was just a late-stage Dao Palace cultivator, taking him for the son of a great power and not paying him too much attention.

    No one expected the lad to suddenly make a move.

    "This kid is in for a tough time, he has provoked the Crown Prince''s brother, Gongsun Liu''s brother. Even if he is the son of a major power, Gongsun Qu has the backing of the entire Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan. This won''t end well!"

    The crowd held no ill feelings towards Qinchuan; they just felt sorry for the two beautiful women with him. Having provoked Gongsun Qu, they feared there would be no good ending!

    Gongsun Qu''s gaze fixed on Qinchuan, a glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes: "It was you!"

    "Damned brat, you''re seeking death!"

    Gongsun Qu''s aura surged like a rainbow, a longsword appearing in his hand at some unknown time, emanating a dazzling glow. The Great Dao Laws circulated at the tip of the sword as he thrust it towards Qinchuan.

    His Gongsun family, as well as the entire lineage of Great Yan, practiced swordsmanship; their attacks were always earth-shattering as soon as they drew their swords.

    "Dao Palace Peak!" The crowd raised their eyebrows. Gongsun Qu''s realm had indeed reached the peak of the Dao Palace, just one step away from stepping into the Life Spring Realm.

    Though Gongsun Qu was only at Dao Palace Peak, he was after all Gongsun Liu''s brother. His strength was definitely extraordinary, and his swordsmanship was brilliant, having the power to cut through rivers and shatter mountains.

    Yet Qinchuan and his two companions had just killed a Life Spring Realm cultivator without a sound or trace; with a conflict arising between the two sides, the outcome was yet to be determined.

    The crowd held their breath, closely watching the scene for changes.

    "Scram!"

    Qinchuan glanced at him indifferently and uttered just one word.

    Immediately after, a grand, boundless Essence Qi burst forth from Qinchuan''s mouth, transforming into myriad beams of light, like a monstrous wave, sweeping out towards Gongsun Qu.

    "Bang," "Bang," "Bang"

    Gongsun Qu was instantaneously sent flying by this spell, ultimately crashing to the ground with a thud.

    "What, defeated in one move?"

    The tavern''s patrons were stunned, their gaze towards Qinchuan taking on a different quality.

    A glint of surprise flashed across that bell-adorned girl''s eyes as she looked at Qinchuan even more intently.

    Liu Mei stood solemnly, her eyes flashing with a golden radiance, as if an endless vortex was drawing in souls, projecting a blazing golden divine light, illuminating Qinchuan.

    Feeling her gaze, Qinchuan glanced at her and said indifferently, "Have you seen enough? Golden Pupils Technique!"

    Upon hearing this, the girl''s cold and stunning face flashed with a moment of panic and surprise, but quickly returned to normal.

    "You, you too... Who are you?!"

 Chapter 493 - 493 Golden Pupil

    The Golden Pupils Technique is a secret technique of the Golden Clan from the Divine Realm; a pair of Golden Pupils can peek into the heavens and annihilate worlds; they can see through the Heavenly Dao and all things, as well as observe the sun, moon, and stars of the Nine Heavens, seek out the Heavenly Secrets Dao, and cultivate to a level of Perfection, which is not much different from the Innate Pupils he has already awakened.

    This bell-adorned maiden is indeed from the Divine Realm, and Qinchuan had already sensed her arrival as soon as she reached the tavern.

    Was the Jin Ling Saintess about to ask if he, too, had come from the Upper Realm?

    But she quickly realized that since Qinchuan had already recognized her identity and knew of the Golden Pupils Technique, he must certainly be from the Upper Realm as well.

    However,

    What surprised her was that her Golden Clan had vanished from public view a long time ago, and within the entire Divine Realm, there were very few who still knew of the Golden Clan and the Golden Pupils Technique; even she could only survive by relying on the Jin Ling Holy Land.

    Who was this fellow in front of her, and how did he know of her Golden Clan identity?

    Besides, even when the Jin Ling Saintess used the Golden Pupils Technique earlier, she hadn''t managed to see through Qinchuan''s foundation, not even his Realm, which remained at the Late Stage of the Dao Palace.

    Although she was publicly at the Late Stage Realm of the Dao Palace herself, this was only to deceive the Great Dao of the Divine Wilderness Continent and to gain entrance to the Dao Palace Spirit Martial Great Tomb; hence, she had used a supreme secret technique to suppress her Realm at the Late Stage of the Dao Palace.

    She believed that Qinchuan must be doing the same.

    Still, she couldn''t penetrate Qinchuan''s true cultivation level with her Golden Pupils Technique.

    This made her more wary of him.

    "This person before me, his cultivation level must far surpass mine! Otherwise, my Golden Pupils Technique would not be unable to detect his true cultivation level," she thought to herself.

    "Could he be some hidden great master?"

    In an instant, numerous possibilities fleetingly crossed the Jin Ling Saintess''s mind.

    But she did not know that the Late Stage Dao Palace cultivation level she saw in Qinchuan was, in fact, Qinchuan''s true cultivation level.

    Seeing the look on the Jin Ling Saintess, Qinchuan knew what she was thinking, and he couldn''t help but be amused. With a thought, he asked indifferently, "So many years have passed, and I have always hidden in the Lower Realm of the Divine Wilderness. I wonder how that old fellow Godly Pupils is faring?"

    As soon as the name Godly Pupils was mentioned, the Jin Ling Saintess''s face changed dramatically once more, and she stared at Qinchuan with wide eyes, utterly shocked.

    "You... You¡­"

    Godly Pupils.

    He was the premier expert of her Golden Clan from half a million years ago, his cultivation level profound and unparalleled, challenging the entirety of the Divine Realm. The Golden Clan had long disappeared from the river of history, and besides a very few clansmen today, Godly Pupils''s name had long been forgotten.

    Hearing this person speak, it seemed he was from the same era as the ancestor Godly Pupils; at this moment, the Jin Ling Saintess even changed her way of addressing him from ''you'' to ''you'' out of respect.

    But before she could finish her sentence, Gongsun Qu, who had been blasted outside just before, charged back in again furiously, his Sword Qi magnificent and radiant, as his gleaming sword light flashed towards Qinchuan.

    "You little scoundrel, how dare you¡­"

    Gongsun Qu hadn''t finished speaking when, without waiting for Qinchuan to act, the Jin Ling Saintess erupted first. Great Dao Rune Patterns surged wildly, and with a light wave of her hand, accompanied by the delicate sound of a bell, she sent out a slap. With a cry of "ah," Gongsun Qu, along with his sword, was once again blasted out the door.

    "What the heck?!"

    "What''s going on?!"

    Everyone in the tavern was stunned.

    Gongsun Qu came in the company of others, but now after being beaten, not only did the Jin Ling Saintess refrain from helping him, she actually backhanded him with a slap that sent Gongsun Qu flying. This sudden turn of events left everyone in the tavern with their jaws dropped in shock.

    "Isn''t this immortal maiden on the same side as that guy? Why did she strike him?"

    But what shocked the crowd even more in the next moment was when they saw the Jin Ling Saintess gracefully walk up to Qinchuan and actually perform a grand greeting before him.

    Just moments ago, the woman had stood above them all, with an attitude that made everyone else seem like mere ants, yet in an instant, she had become so gentle and docile, leaving everyone unable to snap back to reality for a while.

    "Senior, do you know the ancestor with the Golden Pupils?" The Jin Ling Saintess exuded a wave of Laws, isolating them from the outside world.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were hazy, as if he truly were reminiscing about the past, and it wasn''t until after quite some time that he indifferently said, "Yes, I haven''t seen him for hundreds of thousands of years. I wonder if his Pupil Skill has reached Perfection and pierced through the Heavenly Dao!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess no longer harbored any doubts, but suddenly her expression changed, and with an aggrieved tone, she said, "To report to Senior, the ancestor, the ancestor has passed away!"

    Seeing her like this, Qinchuan found it amusing, since the Golden Pupils ancestor had died by his gun, how could he be unaware, yet he still feigned surprise and after a moment of stunned silence, he sighed, "What a pity, that old fellow is gone!"

    "Do you know how that old fellow died?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess shook her head, indicating ignorance, "Senior, the matter of the Golden Pupils ancestor is too ancient, I don''t know the details, the twists and turns may only be known to my forebears."

    Qinchuan laughed inwardly, thinking, "This young master acts in secrecy, of course you wouldn''t know how he died, and surely your ancestors don''t either."

    But he still heaved long sighs and short sighs, as if he truly missed an old friend, fooling the Jin Ling Saintess into feelings of gratitude and respect.

    "By the way, what brings you to the Lower Realm this time?"

    After sighing for a long time, Qinchuan finally showed his true colors as he began to inquire. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    From the Burning Heaven Sect to the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, from the Thousand Star Chessboard to the Demon Beast Forest, then to the Netherworld Hall of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, and the recent prominence of the Imperial Families of the Great Yan Taiyuan and the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, the shadow of the Divine Realm was behind all these.

    Qinchuan didn''t know why these major powers were all laying their plans in the Lower Realm, but now that he was bamboozling an Upper Realm Holy Maiden, he naturally wanted to question her thoroughly.

    "To report to Senior, I have come here this time in search of a Spiritual Treasure within the Dao Palace Great Tomb," the Jin Ling Saintess answered respectfully, her radiant beauty maintained even in front of Qinchuan.

    "Dao Palace Great Tomb, what kind of Spiritual Treasure is inside that warrants such great effort and a special trip to the Lower Realm?" Qinchuan continued to ask.

    The Jin Ling Saintess shook her head, "I also don''t know what secrets lie within the Dao Palace Great Tomb. The Golden Clan has come here on a treasure hunt simply following orders."

    Speaking to this point, the Jin Ling Saintess glanced subtly at Qinchuan and continued, "Senior, you''re also here for the Spiritual Treasure within the Dao Palace Great Tomb. If Senior wishes for the treasures within this secret domain, then I''m afraid I stand little chance."

    "Some time ago, there was an anomaly in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, followed by a huge explosion, which puzzled me greatly. Today, with another such event occurring in the Dao Palace Great Tomb, I naturally had to come and investigate. However, since you''re here, let''s enter together. Once we''re inside, who secures the Spiritual Treasure will simply rely on their own abilities!" Qinchuan casually said.

    "I heard that some mysterious people have appeared in the Great Yan Ancient Country recently. You''re one of them, aren''t you?" After glancing at Gongsun Qu, who stood at the tavern''s doorway, too scared to move, Qinchuan continued his questioning, "What, is the vast Divine Realm not enough for you to stir up? Now you even want to meddle with the Lower Realm affairs and unify the Divine Wilderness?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess'' heart skipped a beat, sensing reproach in Qinchuan''s tone.

    She immediately realized that this senior, having secluded himself in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, naturally did not wish to be disturbed. And now, with a multitude of Divine Realm powerhouses descending into the Lower Realm, they had obviously angered the senior.

    As she was apprehensively preparing her explanation, a ringing laughter suddenly came from outside the tavern, interrupting their conversation.

    "Hahaha, who would have thought that this humble tavern would be filled with so many geniuses of the Dao!"

 Chapter 494 - 494: Jin Ling Saintess

    "I didn''t expect to meet the Jin Ling Saintess in this place, seems like fate indeed!"

    Upon hearing this voice, the Jin Ling Saintess''s face changed dramatically, and she looked towards the entrance of the tavern.

    Two divine lights were seen shooting from the distance and arrived at the tavern''s entrance momentarily.

    It was then that people could clearly see the newcomer was a handsome young man, dressed in a silver battle robe, with an imposing bearing. His black hair danced in the wind, and his eyes shone with piercing brilliance, casually sweeping over the people in the tavern.

    It seemed as if there was a Thunder Pool in his eyes, and with just a mere glance, everyone felt their heads spinning, their souls greatly oppressed, as if they were about to leave their bodies.

    Following him was another extraordinary young man, with a proud and powerful aura, breathing long and steady. However, in comparison, he appeared somewhat weaker, like the moon outshone by the brightness of a fire. Walking behind the young man in the silver robe, he seemed more like a servant.

    "No, this young man looks familiar!"

    Suddenly, a weak voice came from inside the tavern.

    "Who is he? He seems very impressive," someone nearby curiously asked.

    "I remember now, that is the Fifth Prince Wei An of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country. I saw him once from afar when I visited the imperial city of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country three years ago!" the person exclaimed excitedly, recalling.

    "The Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country?!" The tavern''s patrons suddenly understood.

    "No wonder this young man looks so extraordinary! Turns out he''s a prince of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, truly dressed in a silver robe, with Laws manifesting, and at least a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon level magical treasure. Fitting for a prince of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country."

    The people in the tavern praised aloud.

    "I wasn''t talking about the man in front, I meant the one behind, the one that looks like a respectful servant!" The first patron clarified.

    "What?"

    "You''re saying that servant is the prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country?" The crowd was astonished.

    "You must be mistaken. The Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country, with such status, is the protagonist wherever he goes. How could he possibly be serving someone else?" A patron retorted. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Absolutely sure, I swear on my soul! This youth looks exactly like the Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country!" the first person insisted firmly.

    Seeing him make such a solemn oath, the crowd finally believed him, and were also quite shocked in their hearts. Although they had seen Gongsun Qu fawning over the Jin Ling Saintess, following her around obsequiously, they still couldn''t understand for a moment.

    Gongsun Qu was merely a martial king''s heir, and with the Jin Ling Saintess''s stunning beauty, it could be explained why he was so subservient.

    But.

    Wei An, as the Fifth Prince of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, who among his peers could make him act like this?

    "What identity does this silver-robed young man possess, to have the Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country acting as a servant!"

    While everyone was speculating,

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s eyes suddenly sharpened, shooting forth a blazing brightness. With a flick of his hand, the newly poured cup of hot wine turned into a streak of light, a hint of Emperor Soul surging within it, mixed into the wine and unexpectedly splashed on the face of the silver-robed youth.

    Instantly, the handsome face of the silver-robed youth became as swollen as Gongsun Qu''s, resembling a pig''s head.

    "You''ve arrived, so why make such a fuss?" Qinchuan eyed him disdainfully, speaking indifferently.

    Then, glancing at Gongsun Qu, he said coldly, "You there, tell him what I hate the most when I''m drinking."

    "How dare you! To treat the Young Master so!" The Fifth Prince Wei An of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country snapped out of his surprise, seething with rage, his murderous intent erupting. With a divine skill in his hand, he lashed out towards Qinchuan.

    With a flick of Qinchuan''s finger, all the wine in his jug, as if alive, flew out, and without missing a drop, it splashed onto the Fifth Prince Wei An''s face.

    "Snap!" Another crisp sound rang out, and Wei An''s face had turned into a pig''s head!

    "..."

    "What the hell?"

    "Am I seeing things?"

    "Did that kid just throw another glass of wine?"

    Everyone was stunned. Just a second ago, they were speculating about the youth''s extraordinary identity, and the next second, without any explanation, Qinchuan had thrown two glasses of wine, leaving none spared¡ªnot the Fifth Prince nor the youth in silver robes.

    And the reason was simply because he found them too noisy?

    "Is this guy really afraid of no one?"

    After all, Gongsun Qu was the martial prince, privy to some secrets. He knew that the Jin Ling Saintess had a special identity and, upon seeing her treat Qinchuan with utmost respect, he had already deduced that Qinchuan''s identity was anything but simple, and he harbored no further ulterior motives.

    So, when he recognized the Fifth Prince Wei An, he knew the youth in silver robes must be like the Jin Ling Saintess, someone from the Upper Realm.

    He had been splashed with wine first and then swept out by the Jin Ling Saintess with great displeasure. But now, seeing the silver-robed youth and the Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country both humbled by Qinchuan''s hand, he felt a certain sense of balance restored.

    At this moment, he obediently answered, "The Young Master detests noise while drinking!"

    "Elder, this is the Young Master of the Silver Clan, Yin Yuexuan!" The Jin Ling Saintess, too, was shocked by the sudden turn of events, and it was only moments later that she explained through voice transmission.

    The silver-robed youth, having been doused with a glass of wine by Qinchuan, stood there stunned, for a good ten breaths of time.

    He, the prestigious Young Master of the Silver Clan, who could command attention in the Upper Realm and was revered everywhere he went, with no one daring to slight him, had now, in the Lower Realm, had his face splashed with wine and swollen like a pig''s head.

    Recovering from his shock, Yin Yuexuan exploded in rage, bellowing furiously, "Ah... you damn brat, you''re dead!"

    Just as he was about to make his move, he suddenly caught a sidelong glance from Qinchuan, who said indifferently,

    "Hmph, just the Silver Clan, nothing more. In the past, the old ancestor of the Silver Clan, Yin Ao, was chased from the Southern Heavenly Gate to the Land of God''s Burial, hiding in the Dead Man''s Pit for a total of ten days and nights, not daring to say a single word. If that old man had said one more word like this brat did, the Silver Clan wouldn''t be here today."

    Qinchuan casually cleaned his ears as he spoke slowly and deliberately.

    He didn''t mean to provoke Yin Yuexuan specifically, but he was in the midst of an important conversation with the Jin Ling Saintess and found the interruption by this youth particularly annoying, so he simply splashed a glass of wine in response.

    Upon hearing this, Yin Yuexuan, who was ready to unleash his Divine Skills, suddenly halted, the radiant divine light in his hand forcibly ceasing.

    "You... who are you? How do you know the old ancestor''s name, and how do you know about that incident!"

    "What this young master is called, you can ask your ancestor Yin Ao when you get back, if he''s still alive," Qinchuan said, casting him a sideways glance.

    Yin Yuexuan''s face showed an uncertain look.

    Before coming to the Lower Realm, he had memorized the disciples coming to Dongju Continent from various families, and Qinchuan was not among them.

    Plus, he sensed that Qinchuan''s Realm was truly that of the Dao Palace Realm, with no fakery, so at first, he thought Qinchuan was just a Cultivator from the Lower Realm.

    Now, suddenly hearing Qinchuan mention the incident that had greatly tarnished the Silver Clan''s reputation in the past, he immediately realized that Qinchuan''s identity was also not simple, and thus started to reassess Qinchuan anew.

    "No traces of suppressing one''s Realm, it''s indeed the true Dao Palace Realm, isn''t it!"

    Yin Yuexuan''s head was in a whirl.

    Like the Jin Ling Saintess, he too had not found any traces of Qinchuan suppressing his Realm.

 Chapter 495 - 495: Senior

    Yin Yuexuan truly couldn''t make heads or tails of it, whether to blast out the divine skill in his hand or to retract it.

    In the end, he turned his gaze toward the Jin Ling Saintess, "Holy Maiden, this person is¡­?"

    "I do not know the name of this senior, but he is of the same generation as the ancient ancestors of our clan, having lived in seclusion in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years!

    This senior''s strength is transcendent; even my Pupil Skill cannot see through his true realm!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess communicated softly.

    "What?"

    "Even your Pupil Skill cannot see through his true cultivation level?"

    Yin Yuexuan was shocked and lost his composure.

    Although he did not know the identity of the Jin Ling Saintess from the Golden Clan, he was aware that the Jin Ling Saintess had cultivated a powerful Pupil Skill. In the Upper Realm, she had once seen through the flaws of a mighty individual with divine skills who encroached upon the sacred ground of Jin Ling, causing a stir throughout the entire Divine Realm.

    "Even she cannot see through the other party''s true cultivation level; no wonder I thought his cultivation level was only at the late stage of the Dao Palace Realm!"

    At that moment,

    his expression changed repeatedly, and before the many patrons in the tavern, he forcefully retracted the divine skill in his hand.

    In the end, he, like the Jin Ling Saintess, approached Qinchuan with great respect and performed a grand salute.

    "It turns out that the senior is present here; this junior was unaware and has committed many offenses. Please do not hold it against me!"

    "Huh?!"

    "He can actually tolerate this?"

    In the tavern, the patrons who were waiting to see some drama were astounded to the point of dropping their jaws. After consecutive face-slaps from Qinchuan, everyone thought things had gone too far to be reconciled, but who could have expected that this seemingly formidable young man would actually back down proactively? sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Not fearing the Crown Prince of Great Yan Country was one thing, but now even this silver-robed youth, who even the Fifth Prince of Jiuxiang Ancient Country needed to treat with respect, was being so unfailingly courteous?

    At this moment, the crowd began to be curious about Qinchuan''s identity.

    "Never mind, never mind, I have no interest in quarreling with you two juniors."

    Qinchuan waved his hand indifferently and then glanced at the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan, saying lightly, "Now, you may continue to discuss the situation of your descent to the Lower Realm."

    "Yes!" With the senior speaking, the Jin Ling Saintess dared not delay and continued the topic she had started explaining.

    "Our descent to the Lower Realm is not a highly confidential matter, and there is no harm in informing the senior." The Jin Ling Saintess waved her hand again, bringing Qinchuan and the others into a Soundproof Barrier.

    "Senior, might you know of the Immortal Burial Site?" The Jin Ling Saintess shifted her tone, her eyes flickering seductively as she slowly inquired.

    "The Immortal Burial Site is the supreme secret of the Divine Realm. After the true spirit of a being dissipates, it will be absorbed into this place; how could I not know of it?" Qinchuan felt a stir inside, "Could it be, what you are saying is that your descent to the Lower Realm is related to the Immortal Burial Site?"

    "It is unrelated to the Immortal Burial Site!" the Jin Ling Saintess shook her head, but then nodded slightly, "However, it arose because of the Immortal Burial Site.

    Senior, having long resided in the Divine Wilderness Continent, might not be aware that the Divine Realm above has already undergone great changes.

    Eighty thousand years ago, the once tranquil Immortal Burial Site suddenly became extremely violent. A ceaseless stream of malevolent Qi began to surge out from the Immortal Burial Site. That malevolent Qi spread outwardly, expanding and wherever it passed, beings perished, space-time collapsed, creating a true realm of chaos.

    The malevolent Qi continued to spread towards the outside and the affected area grew increasingly wide. After eighty thousand years of expansion, that malevolent Qi had already devoured one ten-thousandth of the Divine Realm''s territories.

    A ten-thousandth of the territories of the Divine Realm have now fallen into chaos. If the current rate of Qi devouring continues, in eight hundred million years, the Divine Realm will completely succumb to chaos, falling into eternal silence! Moreover, as of now, the speed at which the Immortal Burial Site expels the malevolent Qi is getting faster, and so is the pace at which it devours space-time. Perhaps it won''t take eight hundred million years, and the Divine Realm will be completely engulfed."

    "Devoured! Chaos! One ten-thousandth of the territory!" Qinchuan was shocked. Although it was only one ten-thousandth of the Divine Realm, the Divine Realm was immeasurably vast and boundless, and even if it was only one ten-thousandth, that was already the size of the entire Divine Wilderness Continent''s territories.

    Eighty thousand years had passed, and the Divine Wilderness Continent had disappeared without a trace!

    Eighty thousand years ago!

    Eighty thousand years ago, Wu Tian and Yu Linglong discovered that the mysterious figures had something to do with the Immortal Burial Site. Eighty thousand years ago, one of the fifty Celestial Dao that had escaped began to replenish itself automatically.

    It was also eighty thousand years ago that the Immortal Burial Site underwent a strange change, spewing deadly energy and devouring space-time.

    What exactly happened eighty thousand years ago?

    "So, seeing that the Divine Realm would eventually be devoured, the major forces above the Divine Realm are descending to the Lower Realm ahead of time, seeking to secure a foothold in the Divine Wilderness Continent."

    "After all, compared to the vast and boundless Divine Territory, the Divine Wilderness Continent is nothing but a tiny spot. Are you descending early to vie for resources, trying to control the entire continent?"

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan understood.

    The forces above the Divine Realm were involving themselves in the Lower Realm, even the Divine Court was personally entering the fray. He had initially thought that someone from the Upper Realm had discovered some secret of the Divine Wilderness Continent and wanted to lay out their plans on the continent, but he was wrong. The trouble originated from the Divine Realm itself. A strange change had occurred at the Immortal Burial Site.

    The purpose of the many forces from the Divine Realm descending to the Lower Realm was so pure and simple - just a straightforward competition for land.

    "Yes, the Divine Wilderness Continent, not only the Dongju Continent, but also the Nanchi Continent, Western Gourd Continent, and Northern Cold Continent in various places, are influenced by Divine Realm powers, aiming to set up in advance.

    If the senior is willing, you can join our Divine Alliance. Since the senior has been living in the Divine Wilderness Continent for a long time, you must be extremely familiar with this world. With the senior''s joining, our Divine Alliance will surely be able to quickly occupy the entire Divine Wilderness!"

    At this point, the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly began to woo Qinchuan.

    Yin Yuexuan, who had been silent all along, became excited when he heard this and said, "Senior, the Divine Alliance is the representative of the Divine Court from the Upper Realm. Senior, you must know what the Divine Court is like. Do not join them at any cost. Senior, you can join our Feather Alliance!"

    Yin Yuexuan contradicted the Jin Ling Saintess in front of her, preparing to poach.

    "You..."

    The Jin Ling Saintess was furious and was about to take action, ready to teach this youngster a lesson.

    "Hmph, Jin Ling Saintess, I am not afraid of you!" Yin Yuexuan coldly rejected her, watching her warily.

    "Stop!"

    Seeing the two were about to fight, Qinchuan lightly rebuked, "This young master has traversed the world for hundreds of thousands of years precisely because he disliked the daily strife in the Divine Territory. Regardless of how you fight, it is none of my concern."

    Hearing Qinchuan say this, both of them were greatly disappointed and lost the desire to fight any longer.

    But at this moment, Qinchuan spoke again: "However..."

    "However what?" The two of them''s eyes shone brightly, a glint of eagerness flashing in their gaze.

    "However, this young master is indeed quite interested in the Spiritual Treasure within the Dao Palace tomb. If either of you obtains it, or assists this young master in obtaining it, then I might lend a hand using some minor methods."

    "Is Senior serious about this?" Yin Yuexuan said excitedly.

    The Jin Ling Saintess spoke directly, "Jin Ling will definitely obtain the treasure and offer it to Senior!"

    "I will do the same!" Yin Yuexuan promptly responded, not to be outdone.

    They were merely following orders to snatch the Spiritual Treasure within the great tomb, oblivious to the actual treasures contained within the Dao Palace tomb. Both still harbored a measure of disdain in their hearts.

    What sort of treasure could be worth their effort on the Divine Wilderness Continent?

    If the Divine Realm wasn''t being devoured, they might never have set foot in this place.

    Now, if they could use the Spiritual Treasure from the Dao Palace tomb to win over a senior, it would indeed be a very advantageous deal.

 Chapter 496 - 496: The Grand Tomb of the Dao Palace

    Early the next day.

    Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er, the Jin Ling Saintess, and Yin Yuexuan set out together toward the Dao Palace grand tomb.

    As for Gongsun Qu and Wei An, who had originally been following the Jin Ling Saintess, they had merely come to serve as guides. Now that the group had Qinchuan, the monster who had secluded himself in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years.

    The Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan sent them back directly.

    To enter the grand tomb of the Dao Palace, one must first travel through a continuous expanse of poison marshes that surround the tomb.

    Within the poison marsh lurked poisonous insects and serpents. A bite from these creatures meant that, if one did not die, they would at least shed a layer of skin.

    However, the most terrifying thing within the poison marsh was not these venomous creatures.

    It was the pervasive miasma that shrouded the never-ending forest in black fog. Any cultivator who wished to cross this land had to ensure that they were not infected by the miasma, for once it invaded their body, there would be no chance of escape.

    But Qinchuan and the others were no ordinary people. How could such trivial miasma, poison, and fierce beasts pose any difficulty for them?

    Having experienced nine cycles of reincarnation, Qinchuan was already immune to all poisons. The miasma meant practically nothing to him.

    He stepped into the poison marsh without any concern, his physical body entering directly. Not a trace of aura emanated from him. The miasma couldn''t even approach him as he walked as if it were no man''s land.

    This sight caused both the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan to be filled with shock once more.

    "Senior is truly extraordinary. In the midst of this miasma, the miasma itself seems to actively disperse around him!"

    The two of them were certain it wasn''t that Qinchuan exuded any aura to keep the miasma at bay; it was as though the miasma had a will of its own, actively making way for Qinchuan as he passed.

    Although the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan had their realms suppressed, they still feared no miasma and could enter it with their physical bodies, but they certainly could not make the miasma voluntarily retreat.

    They may not have been afraid of the miasma, but they still emitted a faint halo around their bodies, enveloping them both. This halo of light blocked the miasma from entering their bodies, and they followed one after the other into the poison marsh.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er also had the Power of Laws emanating from them. Mysterious and profound Dao Magic rules wrapped around their graceful bodies, interweaving into robes that covered them entirely, emitting a faint silver glow. It was incredibly sacred and enigmatic, keeping the miasma at bay.

    The Jin Ling Saintess had not taken Ling Xian''er and her companion seriously before, but now sensing this peculiar aura, she couldn''t help but scrutinize them more carefully.

    "Eh, it''s actually a divine inheritance!"

    Ling Xian''er and her companion both possessed a divine inheritance. At this moment, as they released their aura, a faint trace of the Dao Rhymes of an ancient god was emitted. Though it was extremely weak, the sharply intuitive pair detected it.

    Yin Yuexuan raised an eyebrow, pondering with recollection, "Such a familiar aura!"

    "I remember now, this... this aura is very similar to that of Yu Xu''er!" Yin Yuexuan exclaimed.

    The Jin Ling Saintess''s heart trembled as well. She had never met Yu Xu''er, but the name echoed throughout the Divine Realm, and she naturally knew of her. With some suspicion, she asked, "Yu Xu''er? Are you sure?"

    "Absolutely certain!"

    Yin Yuexuan was extremely sure. "Back when a divine inheritance appeared near our clan''s territory, it attracted many powerful individuals. I was fortunate to have glimpsed Yu Xu''er from afar; this is definitely that aura, only much stronger!"

    Speaking of this, Yin Yuexuan turned to Ji Huo''er and asked, "Ladies, what is your relationship with Yu Xu''er?"

    "They must be the descendants of Yu Xu''er, which naturally explains the similarity in their auras!" Qinchuan spoke indifferently at that moment.

    "So, they are the descendants of Immortal Yu Xu!" Upon hearing this, the two of them also put away their disdain.

    "To be able to acquire the same divine inheritance as the Immortal must mean they are very close to her, perhaps even her daughter or granddaughter." The Jin Ling Saintess inferred, twisting the image of Yu Xu''er''s descendant into that of a child or grandchild.

    "The child of Immortal Yu Xu, what a terrifying existence? No wonder I can''t see through their true strength!"

    It was thought that Qinchuan, being such a freak, was enough; unexpectedly, those two seemingly delicate and charming women were also not to be trifled with.

    "So, they are the children of Immortal Yu Xu. Yue Xuan was rather negligent before, and for any disrespect, I hope the two Immortals will not take offense!" Yin Yuexuan now clasped his fists, starting to ingratiate himself with Ling Xian''er.

    Ji Huo''er rolled her eyes and quickly ran up to Qinchuan, tugging at the corner of his robe, "Big Brother, Big Brother, wait for me, those two behind us are really strange!"

    This led Yin Yuexuan to wildly speculate inwardly, "Calling this senior who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years ''Big Brother'', they must be at least of the same generation. These two Immortals are indeed no simple characters!"

    Ling Xian''er, aware of the complicated identities, floated away, fearing to misspeak and trouble Qinchuan, she closely followed beside Qinchuan, ignoring the others.

    Qinchuan saw the subtle change in the demeanor of the two Jin Ling Saintess and understood that they mistook Ling Xian''er for someone who had descended from the Divine Realm as well.

    Qinchuan just found it amusing but didn''t burst their bubble, allowing them to speculate wildly in their minds.

    Qinchuan was extremely familiar with this land of poison and miasma; he led the way, circumventing danger. As they traveled, they did not encounter any threats or fierce beasts, not even ordinary poisonous snakes or insects.

    This garnered even more admiration from the Jin Ling Saintess.

    The two of them assumed there was a fearsome aura on the trio that frightened away the poisonous creatures from afar. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The three seniors are truly formidable; not only does the poisonous miasma make way, but even the poisonous insects and fierce beasts flee from afar. Once the seniors enter the Dao Palace tomb, the Spiritual Treasure will certainly be easily obtained!" Yin Yuexuan followed closely behind Qinchuan, his flattery rough around the edges.

    "If you two dispelled your Seals and released your original auras, the poisonous creatures and long snakes of this insignificant Poison Marsh would also crawl in fear and stay far away," Qinchuan glanced at them and said calmly.

    "Hehe, the junior wouldn''t dare!" Yin Yuexuan laughed sheepishly.

    With the Great Dao Laws overhead, even if they wanted to dispel their Seals, they had to do it slowly, one step at a time, to prevent detection by the Great Dao Laws.

    Once discovered, it would result in a merciless erasure; Yin Yuexuan didn''t dare to take such a risk.

    Passing through the Poison Marsh Forest, a place of poisonous miasma and toxins, the trio moved swiftly.

    Three days later, after crossing the boundless Poison Marsh and the Immortal Realm, they finally arrived at the Central Area of the Poison Marsh.

    A Divine Mountain appeared before them.

    This mountain was magnificent and vast, soaring into the clouds with swirling bands of vast white clouds wrapping around it.

    Upon its body were thriving giant Divine Woods that stretched into the sky, with branches hanging down. The green leaves on these Divine Woods were like jade, crystal clear, obviously containing endless vitality and Spiritual Energy, presenting a calm and harmonious sight, which was completely jarring with the poisonous miasma and roaming insects of the Poison Marsh behind them.

    An endless surge of vitality greeted everyone, refreshing their spirits.

 Chapter 497 - 497: The Power of Cause and Effect

    Such an astonishing scene would have made Ji Huo''er excitedly jump and shout things like, "Wow, what an imposing mountain, how lush the trees are, how rich the spiritual energy is!" and other such nonsense in the past.

    But now, whenever she thought of how she had been mistaken by two powers of the Upper Realm as their senior, she pursed her lips, kept her gaze straight, and suppressed her true nature, without saying a word, pretending to be steady and composed, truly stifling her impulse.

    On the contrary, at this moment, the two Jin Ling Saintesses couldn''t help but exclaim with pursed lips, "Such terrifying vitality and spiritual energy! Who would have thought that such an extraordinary place could exist in the Lower Realm?!"

    "Hmph, you haven''t seen the world! You are so easily frightened by this spiritual energy, truly lacking in vision!" S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing the two of them like this, Ji Huo''er suddenly curled her lips as if looking at country bumpkins.

    "To think you came from the Divine Realm, and yet you act so shocked and alarmed, what kind of behavior is that!"

    Ji Huo''er was inherently mischievous and lively. Since she was misunderstood by them, an idea suddenly struck her, and assuming her role, she stood tall and chest out, and looked at them with a faint disdain.

    She clearly had the appearance of a young girl, but the air she put on was that of an old and seasoned one, which unsettled them even more.

    If it had been in the past, had anyone dared to speak to the two Jin Ling Saintesses like that, they would have retaliated with their Divine Skills in an instant.

    But at this moment, they didn''t dare to retort at all. A child of Jade Void Immortal, what a terrifying existence it was. To be admonished by her child was a great honor for them.

    The two nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, the Fairy Senior''s admonition is justified! It''s our limited knowledge!"

    Ji Huo''er held her head high, proud as a little phoenix, and snorted, "You two juniors may not have much insight, but your attitude is still acceptable; you''re not too annoying!"

    The two powerful figures from the Divine Realm, if their seals were not lifted, were indeed terrifying beings, not even a Great Emperor would be their match. To listen obediently to her now gave Ji Huo''er immense satisfaction. Discovering this new amusement, she continued to feign wisdom and preach.

    Qinchuan found the situation amusing but still explained, "It''s your first time in this Dao Palace Secret Realm, it''s natural to be astonished at seeing this for the first time.

    This Dao Palace Secret Realm is different from the Spirit Martial Secret Realm; while the Spirit Martial Great Tomb is filled with Yin Spirit evil energy, this secret realm contains the richest and most vibrant spiritual energy in the world.

    The vitality and spiritual energy within this secret realm, even above the Divine Realm, cannot compare to this place.

    The spiritual woods and Divine Trees atop this Divine Peak have grown to such a state only because a trace of the abundant vitality within this secret realm has leaked out!"

    Qinchuan spoke in such a way that he addressed both the Jin Ling Saintesses and Ling Xian''er at the same time.

    "Outside this Divine Mountain, the spiritual energy is as lush as water, most of the mountains in the Divine Realm do not compare to this. Just how terrifying the vitality within this secret realm must be, that just a trace leaking out could create such splendor," Yin Yuexuan marveled.

    "Hmph, although this Lower Realm is small, it contains many mysterious places, some of which even I wouldn''t dare to underestimate. Don''t be so full of yourselves; be careful, or you might end up suffering," Ji Huo''er, having tasted the sweetness of being revered and respected, deeply felt what it was like and got carried away with her act, lecturing them seriously with a stern little face.

    This caused the Jin Ling Saintesses to nod and bow repeatedly, very obligingly agreeing, while also shedding their arrogance.

    "What is this?"

    "This is the eternal reverence for the Law and the Dao!"

    "Even the offspring of the Jade Void Fairy is so humble, what are we in comparison?"

    Ling Xian''er felt the increasing respect from the Jin Ling Fairy, and her heart swelled with humility, not daring to say much.

    Atop the divine mountain, vitality abounded, greenery filled the sky, and cranes soared through the clouds, presenting a serene and harmonious scene.

    At the summit of the divine mountain, a green aurora continuously twinkled from within the divine peak, and within that aurora, terrifying life breaths shot straight into the heavens.

    When Qinchuan caught sight of it, he immediately understood, recognizing it as the divine light emitted by the spiritual treasures within the secret realm.

    This was akin to the aura of the World Crystal Core he had discovered behind the bronze doors in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb; however, the divine radiance he had seen that day within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was of a gray hue, while in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, it was green.

    The crowd arrived at the foot of the mountain.

    Although there was still three days until the secret realm opened, the base of the mountain was already crowded with talented cultivators. After the spiritual treasure''s aura flickered in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the secret realm had not opened at a set time but rather automatically at noon each day.

    Having taken the experience from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb as a lesson, these individuals, though they''d missed the last opening date of the secret realm, had still arrived early, hoping to see if the secret realm would open ahead of schedule.

    They gathered in small groups, each cautious of the other. It seemed clear that factions had been established, and once inside the secret realm, conflict would be inevitable.

    Upon seeing Qinchuan and the others, faces showed varying degrees of wariness.

    Just as Qinchuan''s group arrived, a figure stepped forward from the crowd, calling out cheerfully, "Ha-ha, isn''t this the Jin Ling Saintess and the Silver Clan''s Young Master? I would never have thought that both families, while competing in public, would actually come together in private!"

    The man was dressed in ordinary bluish-gray robes, standing there without a trace of aura, calm and undisturbed like a still well, with the Qi around him becoming ethereal, blending completely with his surroundings.

    He walked forth step by step, as though moving through the river of time, each step accompanied by a sensation of time faltering.

    "Mo Wentian, you... you''re actually here too!" Yin Yuexuan, upon seeing the man, had a sudden change in expression.

    The Jin Ling Saintess also appeared guarded as if she was quite fearful of this person.

    Simultaneously, Qinchuan, upon laying eyes on the man, felt Emperor Soul in his sea of consciousness abruptly pulse with vibration, and a peculiar feeling suddenly welled up within him.

    Qinchuan raised his eyebrows, "This Mo Wentian is not simple!"

    Qinchuan thought to himself while his eyes twinkled, and a profound and tranquil force of causality surged from his Innate Pupils, a brilliant gleam bursting forth, probing towards Mo Wentian.

    "Hm? Such terrifying power of causality! It actually pertains to me indeed!"

    Qinchuan''s complexion shifted slightly, his observations confirming his conjecture that the young man known as Mo Wentian was enveloped in causality deeply related to him.

    Upon contemplating in his mind, Qinchuan was sure that in the Divine Realm, there was no prominent clan surnamed Mo, and in his own past eight lives, he hadn''t been involved in any significant conflict with a person bearing the Mo surname.

    Finally, Qinchuan turned to ask the Jin Ling Saintess, "Who is this Mo Wentian?"

    "Elder, since you have resided in the Lower Realm for a long time, you may not be aware of this Mo Wentian. This person has quite a reputation in the Divine Realm," whispered the Jin Ling Saintess.

 Chapter 498 - 498 Mo Wentian

    "Senior, you''ve long resided in the Lower Realm, perhaps unaware of this Mo Wentian. This person has quite a reputation in the God Realm." The Jin Ling Saintess waved her jade hand, setting up a soundproof barrier around everyone and whispered in response.

    Yin Yuexuan, who was nearby, also leaned in and spoke softly.

    "Eighty thousand years ago, after the Immortal Burial Site, which collects the divine silk of the True Spirits and Souls from the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, underwent a strange change, a crystal coffin containing a newborn infant emerged from the center of the turbulent and furious Immortal Burial Site.

    After that infant was born, he began cultivating at the age of eleven and rapidly rose to prominence in the Divine Realm. In just ten short years, he managed to transcend the Great Emperors and by the age of twenty-one, he completed his cultivation in the Mortal Realm and stepped into the God Realm."

    "Ten years!" Even Qinchuan couldn''t help but raise his eyebrows, astonished by this speed.

    In the Divine Realm, the progression from the Tempering Body Realm to the Great Emperor Realm on the Divine Wilderness Continent is collectively referred to as the Mortal Realm.

    Understanding the Heavenly Dao and transcending the Great Emperor is what constitutes the God Realm.

    What kind of speed is it to comprehend the Heavenly Dao and transcend the Great Dao in ten years?

    Even though cultivating in the Divine Realm is much faster than in the Divine Wilderness Continent, no matter how monstrous a genius, it would be impossible to step into the God Realm from the Mortal Realm within ten years. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If one could succeed, it would mean only one thing: his Soul was not simple!

    "Is this infant none other than Mo Wentian?"

    Ji Huo''er asked curiously from the side.

    "Exactly, it''s him!" The Jin Ling Saintess, adorned with bells, nodded, causing a jingling sound to emanate: "If it were only that his talent is monstrous, that would be one thing, but that''s not the most terrifying part!"

    "There''s something even more formidable?" Ling Xian''er, graceful and charming, with sparkling eyes and bright teeth, a hint of curious brilliance flashed in her beautiful eyes.

    "The most terrifying thing about him is he possesses an Undying Body!" the Jin Ling Saintess lowered her voice, as if fearing that even beyond the soundproof barrier, Mo Wentian might overhear.

    "Undying? How is that possible!" Qinchuan shook his head, expressing disbelief.

    He had been through nine cycles of reincarnation, set foot in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, and he had never heard of the concept of undying. Even the ancient gods and demons, who drank the water of life, fell dead in the great wars of the ancient times.

    "This matter is absolutely true, why would I dare to lie?" said the Jin Ling Saintess: "Apart from his cultivation speed defying the heavens, Mo Wentian also has an extremely perverse and strange personality. You might see him as amiable, but at the slightest disagreement, he''ll readily resort to violence!

    His odd temperament also attracted quite a few enemies.

    Wu Wannian ago, he provoked the Qitian lineage of the Divine Territory, killed the direct son of the head of the Qitian Sect, and was pursued furiously by the Qitian Sect. After ten years of being on the run, he was suppressed by an elder of the Qitian Sect. Countless people witnessed his death.

    Just when everyone thought a generation''s prodigy had met his end, he reappeared after ten years.

    This time, he was even stronger. The elder who had suppressed him was no longer his match. With his own strength, he annihilated the entire Qitian Sect.

    In the tens of thousands of years that followed, numerous major Sects took action to suppress Mo Wentian. At one point, a sect even shattered his True Spirit and completely incinerated his Physical Body to ashes, but he still reappeared ten years later."

    "True Spirit obliterated and still not dying?" Qinchuan frowned, Jin Ling Saintess''s words did not seem like lies, but the True Spirit is the foundation of a person. In his nine cycles of reincarnation, he had not found a way to make the True Spirits in the Immortal Burial Site return.

    How could this Mo Wentian possibly have an undying True Spirit?

    "The crystal coffin that flew out of the Immortal Burial Site, transcending the Mortal Realm in ten years, his True Spirit shattered and yet still not dead!"

    "The Immortal Burial Site is the place where True Spirits are collected after being shattered. This child''s emergence from the Immortal Burial Site is already extremely mysterious, and moreover, to be undying ¡ª there must be a significant connection with the Immortal Burial Site."

    Upon considering this, Qinchuan suddenly had an absurd thought.

    "Could it be... the method to resurrect Ling''er relies on him!"

    With that thought in mind, Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils operated once more, looking towards Mo Wentian.

    Seemingly feeling Qinchuan''s gaze, Mo Wentian followed his eyes and looked back, his lips parting to reveal a quite amiable smile.

    "This young master seems unfamiliar. May I ask which sect or clan you are from?"

    After speaking, Mo Wentian turned to look at Ling Xian''er and her company.

    "These two fairies, the aura about you... Could it be that you are the descendants of the Jade Void Fairy?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess withdrew the Soundproof Barrier and answered loudly, "This senior has long resided in the Divine Wilderness, so it''s normal that Young Master Mo has not seen him before!

    As for these two fairies, they are indeed the children of the Jade Void Fairy and have already obtained the divine inheritance!"

    "I see!" Mo Wentian nodded thoughtfully, his expression one of understanding.

    "Did Young Master Mo also come for the Spiritual Treasures within this Dao Palace Great Tomb?" The Jin Ling Saintess walked gracefully, her movements tinkling melodiously as she inquired curiously.

    "What I''m here for is none of your business!"

    Indeed, Mo Wentian''s character was as wayward and strange as rumored. One moment he was smiling and talking amicably with everyone, and the next, his expression turned indifferent as he slanted a look towards the Jin Ling Saintess, speaking dismissively.

    Qinchuan hadn''t expected either that the Jin Ling Saintess would provoke him in any way.

    But the Jin Ling Saintess seemed to be accustomed to this, showing no anger and instead, laughing apologetically, "Young Master Mo speaks the truth, it was Jin Ling who asked too much!"

    Finishing her words, she walked aside. Mo Wentian was fickle and temperamental; it was better to interact with him as little as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble.

    He was someone they couldn''t kill. She really didn''t want to get entangled with him.

    Without saying much, Qinchuan knew this Mo Wentian had serious issues but there was still some time before he would step into the Immortal Burial Site. For now, he chose not to provoke him, to avoid unnecessary complications.

    He also moved aside, beginning to gather his energy and prepare himself. He had a feeling that within this Dao Palace Secret Realm, another great battle awaited him.

    As time passed, cultivators, one after another, pushed through Poison Marsh and reached the foot of the mountain.

    While Qinchuan was running his Cultivation Technique, meditating in the lotus position.

    Suddenly, a thunderous rumble came from deep within the earth.

    "Boom," "Boom," "Boom"

    "What''s happening?"

    This terrifying tremor came out of nowhere; the earth quaked, rocks crumbled, and the entire mountain in front of them shook violently with the tremors, the richly misty mountain appearing as though it were about to break in half.

    For a moment, the trees shook violently, and birds and beasts took flight in terror.

    "Ah... The Dao Palace Secret Realm is opening ahead of time!"

    Finally, someone noticed the anomaly. With the ground shaking and mountains trembling, an extremely dense mist of Spiritual Energy, akin to Immortal Qi, burst forth from the mountain ranges. This Spiritual Energy gathered in the void, slowly forming a pathway bathed in radiant light.

    Indeed.

    Just like the Spirit Martial Great Tomb in the past, with the appearance of the Spiritual Treasure, the rules of this secret realm were also gradually collapsing, no longer adhering to the rule of opening only at a specific time.

    The Dao Palace Secret Realm was indeed opening ahead of schedule!

 Chapter 499 - 499: Underground World

    "Let''s go!"

    "The secret realm has opened ahead of schedule, it must mean that the spiritual treasure has appeared! If we don''t hurry over, we will miss out on it!"

    At this moment, all the cultivators at the foot of the mountain scrambled towards the emerald green gate at the summit.

    "Where is Mo Wentian?"

    Qinchuan stood up, concerned about the mysterious figure of Mo Wentian, and now he noticed that Mo Wentian had disappeared without a trace.

    The Innate Pupils emitted a blazing brilliance, scanning over the entire Dao Palace Mountain. Even amid the distant crowd, Mo Wentian''s figure seemed to have vanished into thin air.

    "I don''t know, he was still in the distance just now! When the tremor happened and the cultivators began to surge towards the Dao Palace Secret Realm, chaos erupted here, and he disappeared!"

    Ling Xian''er had long been aware of Qinchuan''s interest in Mo Wentian, so she had been paying attention to his movements, and she replied at this moment.

    "Let''s hurry in too!" Ji Huo''er, although pretending to be a profound senior, couldn''t help but be excited and eager to try.

    "Let''s go," Qinchuan nodded, not bothering with Mo Wentian anymore.

    The five of them soared into the clouds, rushing towards the colorful green passageway on the mountain summit.

    Qinchuan led the way alone, stepping through the air and entering the gateway first.

    As soon as everyone stepped into this passageway, infinite vitality and spiritual energy immediately surrounded them, gentle like water, as if traveling through the sea. It was actually the abundant vitality condensed into liquid, pooling within the passageway.

    "This spiritual liquid is superior healing sacred medicine; such terrifying vitality is enough to revive the dead and mend broken bones!" exclaimed the Jin Ling Saintess, astounded by the vast divine liquid around her.

    Yin Yuexuan was also shocked by the spiritual liquid in the passageway, stuttering, "This... this... is there really such rich vitality in the world?"

    Ji Huo''er was just as astonished, originally prepared to take out a jade bottle to collect some of the spiritual liquid. But upon hearing the reactions of the two Holy Maidens from the Divine Realm,

    she immediately felt a surge of competitiveness, withdrawing her hand that was reaching for the jade bottle, and said haughtily, "Humph, making such a fuss over nothing. It''s just spiritual liquid condensed from vitality; is it worth all this chatter?"

    She acted as though everything was under her control.

    With Qinchuan as her solid backing, the opportunity to tease the esteemed figures from the Divine Realm was quite exhilarating!

    The two Jin Ling Saintesses didn''t dare to contradict and hung their heads obediently, listening. After all, in front of a senior, showing a lack of experience was not a big deal.

    Once they recovered from their surprise, both of them took out jade bottles, intending to collect some of the spiritual liquid around them.

    However, they soon realized that no matter how hard they tried, the spiritual liquid simply would not be contained in the jade bottles.

    The spiritual liquid seemed sentient, fleeing far from the jade bottles at the sight of them. Even when the two used their Supreme Divine Abilities to forcibly restrain the spiritual liquid and pour it into the jade bottles,

    the very next moment, the liquid in the bottles would dissipate back into spiritual energy, returning to the world, utterly uncollectable!

    Unwilling to give up, they opened their mouths wide, creating a massive suction force to draw in the spiritual liquid around them.

    But the moment the spiritual liquid entered their mouths, it immediately transformed into spiritual energy, seeping out through the pores of their bodies. Essentially, they inhaled nothing but air, and even that air managed to escape on its own.

    "Give up. This spiritual liquid can freely transform between liquid and energy. Without a proper formation to contain it, you won''t be able to collect it!" Qinchuan, seeing their futile efforts, said slowly, offering a reminder.

    Upon hearing this, the two immediately sank into dejection.

    Ji Huo''er felt even more fortunate, "Thank goodness this girl is smart, for not taking out the jade bottle to collect the liquid, or I would have been the one embarrassed!"

    But the next moment, Qinchuan suddenly had three jade bottles in his hand, and he tossed one to Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er each, saying, "These spiritual liquids possess terrifying vitality, no less than that of Immortal Pills and Spiritual Medicine. Collecting some might prove useful."

    With that, Qinchuan lifted the last jade bottle in his hand, tilting the opening downward. A dazzling divine light flickered inside the bottle, and the surrounding spiritual liquid, as if commanded, began to flow ceaselessly into the bottle in his hand.

    Ji Huo''er took the jade bottle, a surge of excitement in her heart, yet she forced herself to appear calm, adopting the demeanor of an aloof expert. Following Qinchuan''s example, she collected the spiritual liquid unhurriedly.

    "Um... senior... do you happen to have any spare jade bottles?"

    Seeing Qinchuan take out specially crafted jade bottles capable of collecting spiritual liquid, Yin Yuexuan couldn''t hide her envy and finally couldn''t help but ask.

    "These bottles are made of special materials and have a unique formation set within them. Besides, these formations are only effective with this particular spiritual liquid. Why would this young master bother carrying so many for no reason?"

    Qinchuan knew what the two of them were thinking. By now, he had filled an entire bottle with spiritual liquid and spoke at a leisurely pace.

    "What a pity!" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Hearing Qinchuan say this, the Jin Ling Saintess and her companion couldn''t help but feel disappointed, their envy deepening as they looked at the jade bottles in the trio''s hands.

    The group continued to move forward and before long, after passing through a doorway, their figures flickered and appeared in a narrow, elongated, dimly lit world.

    By this time, quite a few cultivators had also reached this place.

    This realm too was vibrant with life, leading many cultivators to speculate.

    To verify their speculation, many cultivated starting pulling out their magic artifacts and began to dig around.

    Unfortunately, despite the abundant vitality, there were no treasures to be found in the vicinity.

    Unwilling to give up, they thought of collecting some Spiritual Soil, reasoning that even if it couldn''t be refined and consumed, it might be useful for cultivating Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine.

    But to their dismay, they found that they couldn''t even collect a bit of Spiritual Soil. Just like the liquid in the corridor, it was impossible to store it in their Qiankun Bags.

    Amid the dense array of tunnels surrounding them, unsure of whether they led up or down, many cultivators, seeing no treasure in sight, chose a tunnel and leaped inside.

    Then, every so often, piercing screams would echo from within the tunnels.

    Just then, the surrounding area was yet again shaken by a tremendous quake. The ground trembled violently, and the horrifying vibrations came up through the soles of their feet.

    Huge boulders continuously fell from above, smashing down. The cultivators around couldn''t dodge in time, and many were crushed to death by these massive rocks, turning into mere splatters of flesh.

    "Are we inside an underground world?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess finally realized the nature of their environment and cried out in alarm!

    "Let''s go!"

    Qinchuan, feeling the vibrations, understood that there was a battle raging outside. The fierce conflict was sending out powerful energy, battering the world above and causing the tremors.

    "We must hurry out. Otherwise, the shockwaves from the battle might shatter and collapse the exit, and we''ll be trapped here forever!"

    After saying this, Qinchuan leaped up, activating his movement technique, and darted into a distant tunnel.

    Ling Xian''er and the others followed in quick succession.

    Hearing his words, the surrounding cultivators were greatly shaken. They did not dare to delay and hastily surged into the same tunnel Qinchuan had entered.

 Chapter 500 - 500: Crisis

    Entering the cave, there was a straight passage leading upward.

    Following the cave''s passage upward, through the intertwining paths, countless other branches appeared, making this underground world seem like a labyrinth.

    Qinchuan was not affected by the maze; he had walked this passage innumerable times and had long committed it to memory.

    All along the way was smooth and unobstructed, but the rumbling vibrations around them still rose without end. Every now and then, large rocks and soil would fall, randomly crushing a cultivator to death.

    Many cultivators, not knowing how long they had been running forward, saw a ray of light appear at the end of the dark and pitch-black passage.

    "We''re about to come out onto the surface!" a wave of joy surged in their hearts.

    But just at that moment.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Suddenly, a ghastly scream pierced the air as something as thick as a wrist shot out unexpectedly, impaling a cultivator through the chest.

    "What happened!"

    Yin Yuexuan, who was at the very end of Qinchuan''s group and closest to that cultivator, immediately realized that what had pierced the cultivator was something like a plant''s stalk.

    "This is a tree root!" Yin Yuexuan suddenly understood and exclaimed in shock, "We are beneath an ancient tree with spirit!"

    As the root impaled the cultivator''s chest, his body instantly withered away.

    "These stalks are absorbing the cultivator''s life essence!"

    Jin Ling Saintess was horrified. She couldn''t understand why these roots would actively attack and absorb the life essence blood of cultivators when there was such an abundant and vibrant life force all around them.

    "Pff," "Pff," "Pff"

    Stalks continuously shot out from the ground around them, piercing the nearest cultivators. Many cultivators had no time to dodge and were impaled on the spot, their life essence absorbed, leaving behind dry husks in a ghastly, horrifying state.

    Having walked this passage countless times, Qinchuan knew what lay above their heads. These roots normally drew life force and spiritual energy from the surrounding spiritual soil and wouldn''t attack cultivators without reason.

    Now, their indiscriminate attacking of cultivators could only be due to one situation: The battle had caused the surrounding spiritual soil to shake and collapse, preventing the spirit roots from drawing life force, leading them to attack the passing cultivators at last.

    "Let''s go! The rock and soil that once restrained this massive tree are collapsing downward, the passage is about to cave in!"

    Qinchuan''s palm turned into a blade, releasing a burst of Divine Radiance Qi, swiftly cutting off a stalk that blocked their path, and spoke indifferently.

    While speaking, he activated his movement technique once more, his figure rapidly rising towards the surface.

    Before long, Qinchuan and his companions emerged, one after another. Many cultivators, who had seen Qinchuan at the tavern the day before and knew of his group''s prowess, followed them closely and now had also successfully come out of the hole.

    "Such a tall Divine Tree!"

    As soon as they stepped onto the surface, the Jin Ling Saintess and the others were stunned by the sight before them.

    Above their heads stood an endless Divine Wood so lush and robust that one couldn''t see where it ended. The trunk of the tree twined like a mighty dragon, life force and spiritual energy welled up like a tide, and a cascade of light poured down like countless strands of immortal radiance.

    The height and width of this Divine Wood were unknown; wherever one looked, be it upward or across the trunk, one simply could not see to the end.

    In this realm, aside from this Divine Tree, there appeared to be not a single other living creature or plant!

    In the Divine Realm above, there were giants and Divine Trees, but she had never witnessed such a shocking scene.

    Even Ji Huo''er was so awestruck by the sight of this Divine Tree that she forgot to mock the Jin Ling Saintess and her companion.

    "Although the Dao Palace Secret Realm is said to be a world of its own, it could also be called the ecosystem of this Divine Tree! The Dao Palace Secret Realm is this Divine Tree, and this Divine Tree is the Dao Palace Secret Realm!" Qinchuan said calmly.

    "What!"

    "A tree that forms a world of its own?!" The pair of Jin Ling Saintesses raised their brows, utterly astonished, "How many tens of thousands of years must it have grown to achieve such scale?"

    Above the Divine Wood, the leaves were resplendent and glittering, like jade, crystal clear. Each leaf was a Mustard Seed World of its own.

    Looking closely, it seemed as if countless creatures were dwelling within the leaves, Divine Dragons roamed, Phoenixes spiraled, and divine light faintly circulated amongst them. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The crowd standing beneath the Divine Wood was like a tiny grain on the vast ocean, a speck of dust in the universe, insignificant and frail.

    A series of ethereal and elusive sounds faintly descended from above the Divine Tree, akin to the Great Dao Laws, yet also resembling the laws of life and death, like the whisper of gods and demons that echoed in everyone''s ears, the sounds reaching them made it hard to resist being engulfed by it.

    Just then, another ear-splitting explosion resonated from the void.

    "Boom," "Boom," "Boom"

    Looking over, they saw two shadows, one to the left and one to the right, standing in the void at opposite ends. One of these shadows was shrouded in black fog, hazy and indistinct. The other radiated dazzling splendor, too bright to see clearly what lay within the blinding light.

    From afar, the shadows seemed like human figures, yet they might also be fierce beasts of extreme ferocity.

    Both sides burst forth with radiant divine light, continuously clashing and striking each other, each assault causing a thunderous quake that shook the heavens and earth.

    From their perch upon the Divine Wood, the impacts rained down toward the ground.

    The two shadows emanated long breaths; with every movement they made, waves of Dao Magic surged tumultuously like towering ocean waves, exploding into clusters of splendid divine spheres, the terrifying energy slamming against the tree trunk.

    The tremors that Qinchuan and company had felt underground were the result of these two shadows'' intense battle.

    And the fight was far from over. With each collision, the ground shivered slightly, showing that the earth was continuously collapsing.

    At this moment, several more Cultivator figures shot out from the caves.

    "So it''s these two guys causing trouble above, almost costing us our lives underground!" A Cultivator who had narrowly escaped death from the underground cave couldn''t help but burst out cursing when he saw this scene.

    "What the hell are these ghastly shadows?!"

    Having unexpectedly suffered an undeserved calamity, all Cultivators felt gloomy; as one person spoke up, immediately others chimed in.

    "Let''s join forces and give these two spectral entities a proper beating!"

    Another Cultivator was egging them on from the side.

    But before they could finish speaking, the two shadows atop the Divine Wood suddenly split apart.

    "Swoosh¡ª"

    A golden Great Dao Rune Pattern burst from the golden divine shadow, a penetrating gaze shot forth.

    With a rumble, the golden Dharma Pattern like an unending tidal wave swept across the air, shining upon those few Cultivators who had spoken.

    With a "bang," the bodies of those Cultivators who had spoken instantly burst apart, blood splattering.

    It was just a single glance.

    Those few Cultivators were suppressed by the opponent!

    Everyone was shocked and horrified.

    "What kind of monster is this? How can it be so powerful?!"

    The many Cultivators who had been itching to move suddenly halted in their tracks, looking towards the two shadows with fear and dread.

    Meanwhile, the Jin Ling Saintess''s divine eyes snapped open, a golden radiance overflowing from the golden whirlpools within her pupils, shining upon the one black and one golden shadow.

    The next moment, the Jin Ling Saintess cried out in shock, "What... what is this?"

 Chapter 501 - 501: Skull

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    From within that cluster of golden divine light, the Jin Ling Saintess saw a figure about the size of a fist.

    "Is this a person?" After speaking, the Jin Ling Saintess immediately shook her head, "No, this isn''t a person, the figure is too small, and on him, there''s a very pure vitality and natural force!

    It''s just like... just like a Spirit Fruit!"

    Qinchuan looked at the Jin Ling Saintess in surprise; truly worthy of the Golden Pupil, she could actually see through the true body of the other.

    He casually prodded his ear and said indifferently, "You''re not wrong, this is indeed a Spirit Fruit!"

    "This Divine Tree is called the Tree of Life, nurturing this small world. The Tree of Life blooms every hundred thousand years, fruits every hundred thousand years, and finally matures after another hundred thousand years.

    This Life Fruit has matured, transformed its Spiritual Sense and human body, and begun to cultivate mana!"

    "Indeed!" The Jin Ling Saintess was eager to move. She had not expected that in this little Divine Wilderness Continent, there could be such a heaven-defying treasure.

    Not to mention the gathering of a Divine Tree of this magnitude, even a Spirit Fruit with a growth cycle of three hundred thousand years would be considered quite rare.

    "What is that ghostly thing that it''s fighting?" Yin Yuexuan was also moved, and asked cautiously.

    Qinchuan shook his head but did not answer Yin Yuexuan''s question.

    At this moment, he was also shocked by that mass of black fog.

    Just now.

    He had opened his Innate Pupils and seen clearly; within that mass of black fog, there was distinctly a head!

    In that instant, he immediately remembered the headless ancient corpse from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    There was a headless ancient corpse in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, and now a withered head had appeared in this place; the two must be closely related!

    That headless ancient corpse which possessed the bloodline of the Ancient Divine Clan had broken through the seal in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and had remained unburied despite the collapse of the tomb, finally being taken by Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan looked inward at the space within the Dao Lotus.

    Indeed, the headless ancient corpse that had been incredibly silent within the Dao Lotus space seemed to have sensed the presence of the head and was now trembling faintly.

    Excitement, agitation, and anticipation.

    At that moment, a golden and a black mass of divine light erupted in battle once again, the Divine Wood trembled, light shone ten thousand zhang, stirring the void, while the cave continued to collapse relentlessly.

    At the same time, several figures stumbled out from underground.

    The two powerful beings fought close to the roots of the Divine Tree, their vast and mighty Divine Power spreading, on the verge of completely collapsing the underground world, the people emerging from the cave had gone through myriad dangers.

    "What the hell is that, it almost buried this young master alive!"

    A rebellious powerhouse emerged from the cave, saw the two instigators, and was extremely angry, striking forth without hesitation.

    "Kill!"

    "It''s Ye Canglan, the genius of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country!" The cultivators were solemn, recognizing the person who made the move.

    "Right, those two are too despicable, actually wanting to cut off the passage and bury us all underground, it''s unforgivable!"

    Ye Canglan from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country''s Imperial Family was a talented young man who had reached the peak of Dao Palace cultivation level at a young age. In his dazzling cultivation journey, he had remained undefeated over three years.

    Seeing Ye Canglan take the initiative to strike, the remaining numerous cultivators followed suit, bursting forth with Divine Skills, targeting the golden and black masses of light. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    And at this moment, suddenly, from the intervals of the continuous boom of explosions, a light, floating reprimand rang through the void.

    "Dammit, who dares!"

    The voice was deceptively gentle, yet it held an undeniable pressure, even overshadowing the momentum of the two shadows fighting in the void.

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    Then, a floating figure emanated an overwhelming aura as it descended from above the Divine Wood, blocking the way of the numerous cultivators present.

    "It''s him!"

    "When did he enter the secret realm!"

    Qinchuan''s eyebrows raised in curiosity.

    This person was none other than Mo Wentian, whom he had briefly encountered outside the secret realm earlier.

    However, Mo Wentian''s attire was different from before he entered the secret realm. Previously, he had been dressed in a plain and unassuming grey Dao robe, but now, he was clad in an extravagant jade robe, decorated with gold threads, holding a feather fan¡ªthe very image of a young noble from an influential family.

    No wonder people said he was eccentric and unpredictable. In just a short time, the guy had completely changed his attire.

    And moreover.

    Previously, he had seemed amiable and approachable, without the slightest hint of cultivation aura, but now he stood above them all, his peak Dao Palace cultivation level fully exposed, like a completely different person, truly unfathomable.

    "Who are you? You dare to meddle in this young master''s affairs?"

    Ye Canglan was enraged, his body flickering with a terrifying Dao Magic divine light, "Do you know who I am?"

    "I am Ye Canglan of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country''s imperial family! If you know what''s good for you, get out of this young master''s way at once. I was almost buried by these two damn things, and now I''m in a very bad..."

    "Enough noise!"

    Before Ye Canglan could finish speaking, Mo Wentian gave a cold snort and with a light wave of his feather fan, a malevolent qi shot out. It entered Ye Canglan''s body at an extremely fast speed, and in an instant, Ye Canglan fell straight down, dead without a trace.

    A young genius faced Mo Wentian and perished without explanation.

    "What!?"

    The surrounding cultivators were collectively shocked.

    "What kind of technique is this!"

    "With both at the peak of Dao Palace cultivation, how could Ye Canglan die just like that?"

    Everyone was horrified; through what divine skill had this youth killed Ye Canglan without any visible effort? It was outright frightening.

    All cultivators took a step back unanimously; even Ye Canglan was no match for this youth, so they dared not step forward and court disaster.

    But it seemed Mo Wentian had no intention of letting the others go.

    "A bunch of ants, unworthy of life, just die, all of you!"

    Mo Wentian''s voice was cold as ice, like a snow cave spanning thousands of miles, sending chills down the spines of the people, as if they had plunged into the abyss, their spirits trembling.

    Then, his feather fan emitted a dark divine light, an incomparable brilliance that burst forth like a segment of Divine Rainbow extracted from chaos, dazzling and blinding, covering the heavens and the earth, rushing toward the cultivators.

    This Mo Wentian truly had no set pattern in attacking; the people before him had not provoked him at all, yet he aimed to kill everyone present.

    "Aaah¡ª"

    As the rosy light suppressed them and divine glows exploded, many cultivators let out agonizing screams. Countless bodies burst apart, blood splattered, mixed with the golden glow, a sight both terrifying and tragically beautiful.

    After a round of Dao Magic suppression, of the many cultivators who had been standing under the Divine Tree, few remained; the rest fled in disarray, watching Mo Wentian from a far distance.

    The Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan, knowing how difficult it was to deal with this man, had already hidden themselves far away when he appeared.

    At that moment, with a flick of Mo Wentian''s fan, a visually piercing divine light, like a divine feather, transformed into a devastating Divine Sword, sharp and fierce, with an oppressive aura, and slashed directly toward Qinchuan''s head.

    This Mo Wentian, it seemed, was attacking indiscriminately, unwilling to spare even Qinchuan, who had remained uninvolved thus far.

 Chapter 502 - 502: Battle with Mo Wentian

    "Senior, Young Master Mo is unpredictable, you should take some precautions!"

    Seeing Mo Wentian suddenly strike at Qinchuan, Jin Ling Saintess was terrified, her pretty face turning pale as she kindly warned Qinchuan.

    Clearly, in her mind, Mo Wentian was possessed of an Undying Immortal body, and even though Qinchuan was an ancient expert from hundreds of thousands of years ago, he ultimately couldn''t compare to Mo Wentian.

    She didn''t want to see the two of them in conflict either.

    But how could Qinchuan possibly fear Mo Wentian?

    "Hmph, step aside?" Qinchuan''s eyes were cold as ice, his face filled with mockery as he looked at Mo Wentian, "The words ''step aside'' do not exist in this young master''s dictionary."

    Having said that.

    Qinchuan cast a spell.

    The next moment, with an earth-shattering sound, the Power of Laws surged like an immense sea from the void, shattering that strike of divine light.

    "Daring to provoke this young master, you truly seek death! Even if there truly are arts of Immortality and Invincibility in this world, this young master can still crush you every time you resurrect!"

    Qinchuan rose into the air, standing proudly opposite Mo Wentian, with his hair fluttering, surrounded by Immortal Qi and Dao Magic, like an exiled Immortal, he scornfully surveyed all around, looking at Mo Wentian with indescribable coldness in his eyes.

    Originally.

    Qinchuan had not wanted to interact with this mysterious man from the Immortal Burial Site too soon, but now that the latter had come to oppress him, he naturally would not sit idly by.

    Qinchuan used the Thunderous Force to shatter Mo Wentian''s Dao Magic.

    Curiosity flashed across Mo Wentian''s face as well.

    "Good, very good, unexpected to find such a youth on this insignificant Divine Wilderness Continent, who actually dares to make a move against me!"

    Mo Wentian stood tall, casually flipping his feathered fan, arrogantly asking, "Boy, what is your name?"

    Qinchuan''s eyebrows raised, finding it strange.

    They had clearly met outside the secret realm earlier, yet now Mo Wentian seemed to have entirely forgotten, asking for Qinchuan''s name again.

    "Could this person, not be the same one?"

    Qinchuan operated his Innate Pupils again, but found that this Mo Wentian was clearly the same person he had seen outside the secret realm earlier.

    Truly bizarre!

    At that moment, the voice of Jin Ling Saintess also arrived.

    "Young Master Mo, this is Young Master Qin, who has lived in seclusion in the Divine Wilderness for hundreds of thousands of years and has not heard of young master''s fame, unaware of the rules, I hope Young Master Mo can be lenient!"

    Jin Ling Saintess was still pleading for Qinchuan at this moment, worried that the two would actually come to blows.

    A battle between the two, no matter who lost or won, was not something she wished to see.

    If Mo Wentian won, the powerful senior she had finally gotten on good terms with would have been for naught.

    If Qinchuan won, the trouble would be even greater ¡ª if Mo Wentian was not dead, that was one thing, but if Qinchuan killed him, the enmity established would truly be a disaster.

    If Mo Wentian died today but his Immortal body brought him back, he would inevitably return.

    At that time, because she had followed Qinchuan today, Mo Wentian might very well vent his anger on her.

    Yin Yuexuan also realized the crux of the issue, sending messages from afar, hoping to reconcile the two sides.

    "What on earth do you two think you are, to dare lecture this young master?"

    Mo Wentian''s expression was cold, his eyes shooting forth a scorching brightness at Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan.

    "Boom¡ª"

    The Great Dao roared, with the Laws surging. The two hastily brought out their Life-bound Magical Treasures and barely managed to block a casual strike from Mo Wentian. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Instantly.

    The two dared not speak further, keeping their mouths shut, only praying inwardly that Qinchuan and Mo Wentian would not come to blows.

    But contrary to their desires, at this moment Mo Wentian had already made a move.

    "Seal¡ª"

    Following Mo Wentian''s light reprimand, countless Great Dao Rune Patterns reemerged, descending from the void.

    These were like Divine Chains, emitting a strange divine radiance, intertwining to form a massive Celestial Net that enveloped Qinchuan at its very center.

    Within the net, flames blazed fiercely, endless Lei Mang fell through the gaps of the net, bombarding Qinchuan''s body.

    "Indeed, it''s the aura from the Immortal Burial Site!" Qinchuan exclaimed in surprise as he looked toward Mo Wentian, his mind suddenly racing.

    In the clash with Mo Wentian, he had sensed a familiar yet strange power within the other''s Dao Magic.

    In those years,

    he had forcefully entered the Immortal Burial Site, but was decisively defeated at its outer periphery and had to retreat. The power and aura he encountered then were exactly the same as those contained within Mo Wentian''s Dao Magic!

    Only, the power within Mo Wentian''s Dao Magic was far too faint, nowhere near the aura emitted by those things at the edge of the Immortal Burial Site back then.

    "Hmph, daring to be distracted while battling this young master, truly courting death!"

    As Qinchuan once again sensed the familiar aura of the Immortal Burial Site, he defended against the Earth Fire and Lei Mang within the Celestial Net, while also pondering the relationship between Mo Wentian and the Immortal Burial Site.

    Seeing this, Mo Wentian mistook Qinchuan''s distraction as an insult to him and was immediately enraged, letting out a cold snort.

    Dao Magic abounded, the Celestial Net transformed into a curtain of rain, resembling a waterfall, all smashing down upon Qinchuan''s head.

    The heavens and earth changed color, a terrifying and daunting sight to behold.

    This realm instantly turned into a dazzling light sphere, nothing was visible anymore, only the splendid flames and blinding Lei Mang remained, the roaring of the Great Dao Rune Patterns intending to refine this place.

    "What a terrifying technique!"

    The many cultivators watching from a safe distance were also stunned by Mo Wentian''s methods.

    This Mo Wentian, who had struck out at everyone for no reason, seeing Qinchuan teach this arrogant and haughty youth a lesson had brought a bit of joy to their hearts.

    But now, they saw Qinchuan enveloped by the sky full of thunderous flames.

    A bad thought arose in their minds, "Could it be that not even Young Master Qin is a match for this youth?"

    Yesterday, Qinchuan had used a small trick in the tavern to take care of Gongsun Qu and Wei An, causing a sensation.

    Seeing Qinchuan take action just now, they had some expectations, hoping he could suppress this arrogant fellow.

    But at this moment, people could only hope that Qinchuan would be able to survive under such terrifying Divine Skills and Dao Magic.

    Just as everyone was nervously watching the raging flames, a disdainful voice came from within the thunderous flames.

    "Is this your biggest move? That''s all there is to it!"

    Immediately thereafter,

    a towering figure emerged slowly from within the flames, the body crystal-clear like jade, resembling a Nirvana Fire phoenix, with flames enveloping its body and terrifying lightning bursting from its eyes.

    "Young Master Qin! He... he... he has emerged unscathed!"

    Everyone was shocked, their eyes showing disbelief.

    "That vast Celestial Net, I''m afraid even cultivators of the Life Spring Realm would not be able to withstand it, yet Young Master Qin was able to walk out!"

    All were overjoyed beyond expectation.

    "It''s time for this young master to take action!"

    Qinchuan clasped his hands to form a spell, laws evolved, Great Dao Rune Patterns congealed in the void, forming an imposing peak that surged mightily toward Mo Wentian.

    "Boom¡ª"

    This strike caused a tremendous quake in heaven and earth; terrifying energy burst forth, striking upon the Divine Wood and even causing it to tremble slightly.

    The massive explosion in the void made the distant onlookers feel a sharp pain in their ears.

    Fortunately, they had fled far enough to avoid being deafened by this impact.

    And this strike was merely the beginning of their great battle.

 Chapter 503 - 503: Fierce Battle

    Within the heaven and earth, Dao magic surged tumultuously, divine light continuously burst forth in all directions, radiating blinding brilliance.

    Countless Lei Mang of the Nine Heavens could be seen probing out from the void, with an unrivaled momentum, shattering the vast sky while both sides'' divine skills were constantly being activated.

    Mo Wentian hailed from the mysterious Immortal Burial Site and possessed an Undying body. Although his realm was currently suppressed in the late stages of the Dao Palace Realm, each of his moves had the power to turn the heavens and the earth upside down, and with every gesture, the vault of heaven would collapse, pressing down the azure sky, as Dao Magic transformed into wind and cloud, everything within, disturbing the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, slashing towards Qinchuan''s head.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were like lightning, his arms translucent and shining, with countless strands of golden divine light howling from around his body.

    Around him emerged sharp, crisp sounds of Spear Energy, releasing the terrifying power of Dao Laws, annihilating the sky full of Thunder Blades!

    Qinchuan and Mo Wentian, one enshrouded in black and the other in gold, fogged mists engaged in relentless battle attacks, beneath this domain of heaven and earth, clouds covered the sky, and darkness enveloped the land.

    The two fought from the ground to the horizon, ascending along the Divine Wood, this battle lasted a full day.

    Finally, after a "bang," the two separated again, both floating in the void, their robes fluttering noisily.

    "Very good, very good! This young master has been born for eighty thousand years, and rarely has an opponent of the same realm managed to withstand me for so long, you are one!" Mo Wentian gently shook his feather fan, speaking indifferently, with a proud demeanor as if he were in complete control of the situation.

    "Oh? Is that so?" Qinchuan did not even blink an eyebrow, merely smiled slightly, and responded indifferently, "Pity is, you are nothing in this young master''s eyes! Even after cultivating for eighty thousand years, you are nothing but an ant!"

    "Hmph, how arrogant. You''ve lived a few years in vain, yet dare to speak such big words!"

    Mo Wentian snorted coldly, his body flashed with dazzling brilliance, glowing all over, with Great Dao Laws condensing in his hand: "Then try this move!"

    Mo Wentian trembled all over, his robe fluttering, fog steaming up around him, as if his entire being was about to ignite.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    A golden Divine Dragon took form and flew out from his palms, emitting a terrifying roar.

    This was different from the common divine skill formed dragons, the Dragon Clan is divided into Earth Dragons, True Dragons, Ying Dragons, and above them are the Primordial Exotic Dragons, Ancient Divine Dragons, and the legendary Primordial Ancestral Dragons.

    An ordinary divine skill capable of forming a Ying Dragon is already an extraordinary achievement, enough to look down upon the cultivation world.

    But the Divine Dragon in his hands, with five golden claws emerging from its abdomen, was indeed an Ancient Divine Dragon.

    This golden Divine Dragon grew longer and larger, eventually becoming three thousand zhang in length, shuttling through the void, undulating among the clouds, lifelike, with a heaven-devouring majesty, truly as if the Dragon Clan of ancient times had descended.

    The terrifying pressure released was soul-shattering, causing the spectating crowd at a distance to shudder in fear.

    "What kind of divine skill is this, capable of summoning an Ancient Divine Dragon?"

    All cultivators looked at each other in shock and horror.

    "Am I dreaming? With five golden claws underneath, it is indeed an Ancient Divine Dragon!"

    A cultivator slapped himself hard, at last confirming that this was not an Illusion Realm, but reality!

    The two foggy mists of black and gold that were still battling at a distance were also startled by the aura of this vibrant Ancient Divine Dragon. After a moment of hesitation, they both retreated and watched the intense battle between Qinchuan and his opponent from afar.

    "Roar"¡ªthe transformed Ancient Divine Dragon let out a booming roar, its presence rainbow-like, densely covered in Dharma Patterns, with wind, thunder, water, and fire flashing in its palms, attacking Qinchuan like an ancient deity.

    Qinchuan''s eyes sparkled brilliantly, as if the sun and moon were rotating within, staring intently at the Dao Magic condensed, illusionary Divine Dragon, which was almost comparable to the real thing.

    "Hmph, this young master will test the might of your divine skill!"

    Qinchuan coldly snorted, then his hands moved through the Spell, and the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect appeared aggressively, a colossal Dharma Aspect emerged behind Qinchuan, three thousand zhang tall, level with the Divine Dragon, flashing with golden light in its palm, thundering towards the Divine Dragon.

    In the sky.

    The rosy light was resplendent, Dharma Aspect and the golden Divine Dragon were continuously burning, transforming into the most primitive source power, unremittingly charging towards each other.

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    Mo Wentian''s eyes flashed with surprise as he cried out, "You actually know the Dragon Control Decision rumored in legends!" He discovered that the spell used to condense this technique was indeed the fabled Dragon Control Decision, which had a strong suppressive effect on his Divine Dragon.

    "This Divine Skill has long been lost, how are you able to use it?"

    "Hmph, what this young master knows is far from limited to this!" Qinchuan stood proudly, his hair dancing in the wind, and spoke coldly.

    Qinchuan finished speaking, and with a movement of his form he pushed his movement technique to the extreme, terrifying power gathering in his fists as he struck towards Mo Wentian''s chest.

    At this moment, he summoned all the power of his Asura Divine Body and the remnants of his Innate Body, attacking madly.

    "Boom," "Boom," "Boom"

    The Dharma Aspect and the Divine Dragon clashed in the void, and the Physical Bodies of both parties were also engaged in the most primal combat.

    The Power of Laws was bursting in the void incessantly, Great Dao burning, and in that instant, the whole world became akin to an ancient battlefield, with stones shattering and the ground splitting.

    "What terrifying Physical Power!"

    "Such pure power, perhaps even a Cultivator of the Life Spring Realm couldn''t withstand it!"

    At a distance, a Cultivator alarmingly and thrillingly said as he watched the extreme clash of their Physical Power.

    "Life Spring Realm Cultivator? Are you joking? Such terrifying power would blast even a Myriad Manifestation Cultivator into fragments!" another Cultivator exclaimed.

    "Are these two guys even human?"

    Even the Jin Ling Saintess and her companion had, at this moment, forgotten their horror and were staring blankly at the two combatants.

    "Worthy of being an elder who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years! Facing Mo Wentian, he didn''t fall behind at all."

    "Unfortunately, Qinchuan is facing Mo Wentian!" Yin Yuexuan said, filled with regret.

    "Indeed, even if Qinchuan doesn''t fall behind and even manages to kill Mo Wentian this time, with Mo Wentian''s Undying Immortal nature, he would inevitably come back."

    By now, with such a great battle having taken place between the two, they no longer had the power to stop it, and could only watch from a distance, hoping for an early closure where neither would be harmed; otherwise, they would both face dire consequences.

    "Bang!"

    Above the vault of the sky, accompanied by a dazzling explosion of twilight, the two once again separated, standing off in the distance, their realm filled with Great Dao, Laws, and Lei Mang.

    "Hehe, Mister Qin, I admit that you are strong! But now, it''s time to end this!"

    At this moment, Mo Wentian''s face, which had been calm, disappeared, replaced by endless indifference.

    "Indeed, this farce has gone on long enough, it''s time for the curtain to fall!" Qinchuan stood alone and spoke indifferently, "However, you are no match for this young master, and if you don''t have any stronger tricks up your sleeve in the next move, you are doomed to defeat!"

    "Hmph, smooth talker, let''s see who will be the one defeated!"

    Mo Wentian''s gaze was sharp as electrifying blue Lei Mang flickered continuously around him. He formed a spell with a flick of his hand, and in the next moment, a Divine Sword flashing with Lei Mang appeared in his hands.

    This was not an ordinary Magic Artifact, but a Spirit Sword he had condensed from his own Dao Magic and mana.

 Chapter 504 - 504: Chi Yue Spear

    "What a strong aura from the Immortal Burial Site!"

    Qinchuan was alarmed. He discovered that the Spirit Sword in Mo Wentian''s hands carried with it an immense aura of the Immortal Burial Site.

    That aura, although faintly present on Mo Wentian''s own body, was far surpassed by the Spirit Sword he now wielded.

    "Kill¡ª"

    Mo Wentian fully unleashed his own aura. Under the seal of his realm, he pushed his Dao Palace Realm cultivation level to its limits.

    Swinging his Spirit Sword, he created a startling spectacle.

    A terrifying Sword Sha Qi gushed out from the Spirit Sword like an ocean vast and boundless, with towering waves surging unfathomably. Golden sword qi and soul-captivating Sha Qi intertwined in the waves, overwhelming Qinchuan with their tide.

    "Heavens! This is... this is actually... "

    The Jin Ling Saintess saw it from afar, utterly shocked, stumbling over her words.

    "It''s actually devouring the evil qi of the Divine Realm!"

    The Sha Qi that welled up from the Immortal Burial Site shook the entire Divine Wilderness. Many cultivators had felt that world-devouring Sha Qi from far away and were naturally very familiar with it.

    As Mo Wentian unleashed the Divine Sword''s qi, the Saintess and another person saw it clearly for the first time. The oceanic sword qi''s might was, astonishingly, of the far more formidable Immortal Burial Site Sha Qi.

    "It''s over, it''s over! The Sha Qi of the Immortal Burial Site devours all things. Even the realms of the Divine Realm would be reduced to chaos under this horrific Sha Qi. Senior Qin is doomed this time!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess and her companion stepped further away from the battlefield. Although this devouring aura was very similar, its might was far lesser, and it was still uncertain if it could devour all things like the Sha Qi in the Divine Realm.

    But they did not dare to gamble. If it lacked the power of devouring, it would be one thing, but if it carried the might of the Sha Qi from the Divine Realm, one touch would mean eternal doom.

    At the same time.

    Qinchuan also felt the horrific nature of this Sword Sha Qi.

    As the Sha Qi bore down on him, even his divine soul felt a chilling illusion, as if it too could be devoured by this terrifying Sha Qi.

    Fortunately, the Qi was not overpowering. His divine soul only trembled for an instant before his eyes closed once more.

    At this moment, the Chi Yue Thunder Spear appeared in his hand.

    The blood-colored long spear, flashing with blinding thunder, was adorned by streams of light, making it dazzlingly bright.

    "Break¡ª"

    With a thunderous boom, he thrust the spear. Flames and thunder surged forth, the fire raged to the sky, incinerating all, clashing against the ocean-like Sha Qi.

    But.

    The next moment, the Sha Qi surged, and the flames and the Heavenly Dao Thunder Blade, which could incinerate the world, started retreating in defeat while being devoured by the horrific Sha Qi, dissipating into nothingness.

    "Hmm?"

    Qinchuan was taken aback. He had heard long ago from the Jin Ling Saintess about the might of the Sha Qi''s devouring power over the Divine Realm territories. The battle today proved its reputation to be no false claim.

    His Chi Yue Thunder Spear, having undergone the tempering of Earth Fire and a double Heavenly Tribulation, now contained the essence of both fire and thunder.

    Facing the Sha Qi, both were completely devoured!

    "What on earth is this thing that can even devour the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation?"

    At this point, it seemed he might have to resort to either the Asura Emperor Soul or the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    The Asura Emperor Soul was his most significant trump card. Although he felt a shiver when first encountering the Sha Qi, it soon settled, indicating that if he released the Emperor Soul fully, it should be able to dispel the Sha Qi.

    As for the dominating Heaven Devouring Cauldron, which was also adept in devouring, it might be able to counter the primary devouring nature of the Sha Qi.

    However, he was reluctant to use the Emperor Soul lightly unless it was absolutely necessary. So, for now, he prepared to employ the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    And just at that moment, an unforeseen change occurred. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Chi Yue Thunder Spear in his hand suddenly began to tremble, and then the blood-colored spear tip emitted a constant humming sound.

    The next moment, a stream of gray, mysterious energy surged from the tip of the Long Spear.

    "BOOM¡ª"

    When the ominous energy collided with the mysterious gray aura released by the Long Spear, it instantly unleashed a terrifying force, shaking the heavens and the earth, stirring up the wind and clouds.

    At the point of contact between the two, a visibly rippling space ripple pushed outward from the center, instantly transmitting to a thousand miles away, sending many Cultivators flying through the air and crashing to the ground, dirty and disheveled.

    Even the Jin Ling Saintess and her companion were knocked to the ground by the sweeping terror of the explosion.

    After the two got up, they looked at each other, and both saw alarm in the other''s eyes, "What! Did Senior Qin actually break that evil energy!?"

    "Perhaps, it''s because this evil energy is not as formidable as the one that flowed from the Immortal Burial Site!"

    Yin Yuexuan swallowed hard and ventured a guess.

    "Perhaps so," the Jin Ling Saintess murmured in agreement.

    With the explosions subsiding, the void returned to tranquility.

    Qinchuan felt a surge of shock in his heart, the reappearance of the gray mysterious energy had erupted with such a fearsome power!

    "This gray energy has yet to form a Barrier, but it''s already so powerful. If it could release the Barrier that appeared during the previous tribulation, how terrifying would that be?"

    This round of assault ended in a stalemate for both sides!

    The two withdrew and stood at a distance from one another.

    At this moment, the previously inert golden and black mists suddenly moved in unison, each flying towards Qinchuan and Mo Wentian respectively.

    The golden shadow headed towards Mo Wentian, while the black mist advanced towards Qinchuan.

    "Swoosh¡ª"

    At a speed so fast that no one could react in time, Qinchuan felt something extra in his embrace.

    It was none other than a dry, zombie-like skull.

    Qinchuan was alarmed, he kept both the headless ancient corpse and the Chi Yue Spear inside the Dao Lotus space, the spear must have been tainted with the corpse''s aura.

    When Qinchuan took out the Chi Yue Spear just now, the faint aura was sensed by the skull, which was why it rushed towards him.

    The life fruit had fought a big battle with this skull, and naturally sensed the aura adhering to the Long Spear, so it headed towards Mo Wentian, seeking refuge with him.

    Meanwhile, he sensed within the Dao Lotus space that the headless ancient corpse was trembling constantly, emitting a faint ink-colored Divine Qi and scrambling about in the Dao Lotus space.

    Judging by its movements, it seemed eager to break through the Dao Lotus space and reunite with its head.

    But his Dao Lotus was such a Supreme Treasure that even if the ancient corpse came back to life, it couldn''t break free on its own without Qinchuan''s command.

    Qinchuan had a thought, and the headless ancient corpse appeared before his eyes.

    The next moment, the skull in Qinchuan''s arms flew straight towards the headless ancient corpse with a "swoosh," and with a "thud," the two merged back into one.

    A complete desiccated corpse stood before Qinchuan, though its movements were somewhat awkward.

    Clearly, after being separated for too long, controlling the body''s movements had become somewhat unfamiliar.

    "Live... live..."

    After reclaiming its skull, the ancient corpse now emitted a faint voice that Qinchuan could barely perceive.

    Then, he saw the ancient corpse stagger towards Mo Wentian.

    Qinchuan tensed, the skull was still fixated on the life fruit.

 Chapter 505 - 505: Retreat in Defeat

    "Life... life..." A faint voice seemed to emanate from the ancient corpse that sought its severed head.

    Immediately, disregarding its own dismembered state, its withered arms emitted divine light, reaching for the Life Fruit in Mo Wentian''s embrace.

    But this corpse, sealed for countless years, had all vitality ground away¡ªnow only instinctual reactions remained, proving no match for Mo Wentian.

    With a casual wave of his hand, a divine glow burst forth from Mo Wentian''s Spirit Sword, sending the Divine Corpse flying backward, crashing at Qinchuan''s feet.

    Swept away by a single move from Mo Wentian, the corpse clambered up awkwardly and, in an eerily humanlike manner, rubbed its chest.

    Then, it turned its parched head, its eye sockets hollow. First, it glanced at Mo Wentian, then turned its gaze towards Qinchuan.

    Suddenly, it slowly advanced towards Qinchuan.

    Approaching, it tugged at the hem of his clothes.

    The epitome of aggrieved innocence.

    Regrettably, with its terrifying appearance, Qinchuan found it impossible to associate it with being wronged.

    "Do you... want me to help you get that Life Fruit?" Qinchuan asked, mildly curious.

    The ancient corpse, devoid of consciousness and incapable of understanding Qinchuan''s words, continued to pitifully pull at his clothing.

    "Forget it, I too am curious what you would do with this Life Fruit. Can you actually resurrect?"

    Taking a stance with his spear, Qinchuan spoke indifferently, "This Fruit of Life, I will take it!" At this point, a feud had already formed between him and Mo Wentian.

    Upon hearing this, a sharp glint crossed Mo Wentian''s half-closed eyes as he coldly rebuked, "Audacious! Who do you think you are, daring to demand treasures from me?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I am not asking for your permission, but merely informing you!" Qinchuan retorted without backing down, speaking calmly.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan brandished his spear once more, activating his movement technique. Thunder and Earth Fire surged, his entire arm glowing, Dao Patterns flickering.

    For a moment, beams of light shone brilliantly, as if the heavens themselves sparkled, enveloping this world and striking towards Mo Wentian.

    "Hmph, the arrogance!"

    Mo Wentian achieved Human-Sword Unity, transforming into a dazzling streak of divine light, like a comet in the sky, drawing a beautiful arc, trailing a blazing tail that looked vast and powerful.

    "Thud," "thud," "thud,"

    From within the Long Spear, Earth Fire and Thunder Blade flashed continuously, engulfing the heavens and earth, surrounding Mo Wentian. His Spirit Sword struck relentlessly, each slash containing terrifying power.

    No more malevolent aura burst forth from Mo Wentian''s Spirit Sword, and the mysterious grey Qi that had once emanated from Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear did not reappear.

    A thrust of the spear, like a point of cold light, pierced the void.

    With a loud "boom" of intense vibration, Mo Wentian''s Spirit Sword was instantly shattered into specks of light.

    His Spirit Sword, formed from his own mana, was now constrained to the Dao Palace Realm and also hiding from the Great Dao Laws, had not unleashed even a fraction of its power, and was now broken by Qinchuan''s spear.

    "You..."

    Mo Wentian''s face turned ashen, "You dare to wield Dao Magic so openly, aren''t you afraid of being noticed by the Heavenly Dao?"

    The Thunder Blade carried by Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear had been tempered by the Heavenly Dao and the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation, naturally bearing a hint of the Heavenly Dao''s presence. It was this essence that heavily suppressed him, else his Spirit Sword would not have been so easily dispersed.

    He naturally assumed that Qinchuan, in order to defeat him, had resorted to powers beyond this realm.

    It was well-known in the Divine Wilderness Continent that employing the power of the Heavenly Dao was extremely dangerous, for it could greatly expose one''s Divine Realm identity and attract the wrath of the Great Dao''s judgement.

    If the Great Dao were to discover and lock onto him, he would face its frenzied eradication; even if he opened a void passage to return to the Upper Realm, his life would hardly be spared.

    Therefore, those from the Divine Realm would try every possible way to conceal their Heavenly Dao Qi.

    He never expected Qinchuan to be so reckless, the Heavenly Dao Qi within the long spear in his hand flowing incessantly, growing stronger as the battle went on. Initially, the spear contained only a hint of Heavenly Dao thunder intent, but it intensified as the fight progressed.

    It felt as if Qinchuan was shouting at the top of his lungs in the Lower Realm, telling the Great Dao Laws, "I''m here, I''m here, come and eradicate me!"

    Yet, what he couldn''t imagine was that Qinchuan''s true identity was not that of a person from the Divine Realm, but someone born and raised in the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    No matter what he did, the Great Dao would not descend its rule-enforcing power to suppress him.

    "Great Dao? Power of the rules? What can they possibly do to me?" Qinchuan glanced at him with disdain, mocking, "What''s the matter? Is Young Master Mo, who is said to possess an Undying Immortal body, afraid of being eradicated by the rules'' power? If that''s the case, then I shall really amplify my efforts and draw the attention of the Great Dao Laws to this place!"

    Having said that, Qinchuan''s long spear emitted a divine radiance, brilliant and dazzling, with Lei Mang bursting forth, piercing through the clouds, and the trace of Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation Qi carried by the Chi Yue Spear was stimulated to its extreme.

    "Madman! He''s truly a madman!" Mo Wentian felt his heart clench at such a terrifying Heavenly Dao Qi, knowing that the power of the Great Dao Laws might descend at any moment.

    "Humph, this young master has other matters to attend to and has no time to continue this farce with you!" Mo Wentian furiously declared, "Qin, when we return to the Upper Realm, we shall see who is superior!"

    Although Mo Wentian had an Undying Immortal body, he seemed exceedingly wary of the eradication by the power of the rules.

    After uttering a fierce threat, he suddenly scurried away in a disgraceful retreat.

    "Young Master Mo, in such a hurry to flee, you don''t even want the Spirit Fruit?"

    Qinchuan watched him run away, without pursuing. From a distance, he waved a golden mist in his hand, and called out loudly.

    In his hand was none other than the Spirit Fruit, which had somehow ended up in his possession without anyone noticing.

    Mo Wentian turned back just in time to see Qinchuan standing tall and proud, his face flushing with anger, "Damn it! When did you steal it?"

    Mo Wentian was furiously angry and wished he could devour Qinchuan alive, but in the next moment, he still fled into the distance, no longer lingering.

    "Wow, big brother, when did you take that fruit from him?"

    The battle ended, and Ji Huo''er was the first to rush forward, chattering with curiosity.

    Ling Xian''er, too, showed a curious look. She had watched closely before the great battle; Mo Wentian had already placed the Spirit Fruit into his Storage Space.

    Yet, after the battle had concluded, it had arrived in Qinchuan''s hand without anyone noticing.

    Qinchuan ruffled Huo''er''s little head and smiled, "This is a Supreme Divine Ability that allows one to enter another''s Storage Space unnoticed and steal their belongings!"

    "Wow, that''s really amazing! Teach me, I want to learn!"

    As soon as Ji Huo''er heard this, her eyes shone brightly.

    Being able to infiltrate another''s Storage Space meant she could steal others'' treasures at will. For someone like her, who was obsessed with wealth, it was indeed a Divine Level Divine Ability.

    If she could learn this Divine Skill, wouldn''t that mean she would strike it rich!

    "This Divine Skill is not that easy to learn!" Qinchuan said with a smile.

    Though the ability to stealthily steal from another''s Storage Space carried a high chance of failure and risk of being detected by the owner, it was still considered a heaven-defying non-combat Inner Mystical Art, with naturally extremely high prerequisites for cultivation. It required specific talents and was especially demanding of one''s Soul aptitude.

    Even though Ling Xian''er and the others were adept with Souls, they were not yet capable of cultivating this Skill.

    "When you have fully integrated and understood the legacy of the divine, then I will teach you!"

    Hearing Qinchuan say this, Ji Huo''er immediately grasped the implications and quietly calmed down, crisply agreeing with a nod.

 Chapter 506 - 506: Bronze Coffin

    In the distance, the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan were together.

    It was only after Mo Wentian''s figure had vanished into thin air that they cautiously approached, their hearts filled with trepidation.

    At that moment, a mix of conflicted emotions was evident on the face of the Jin Ling Saintess as she stepped forward and carefully inquired of Qinchuan,

    "May I ask if you know the Immortal of the Thousand Hands?"

    "The Immortal of the Thousand Hands?" Qinchuan was taken aback, then pursed his lips and shook his head, "Never heard of them!"

    Suddenly, he seemed to recall something, "But this young master does know of a little chap called Qian Shou! Ten thousand years ago, I casually taught him a couple of moves!"

    "Indeed, the Immortal of the Thousand Hands was from the Divine Wilderness Continent and stepped into the Divine Realm. It was said that his common name on the Divine Wilderness Continent was Qian Shou!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess suddenly became excited, her gaze towards Qinchuan growing even more complex and mysterious, "Could it be... that the Divine Skill of ''Heaven and Earth Swap'' used by the Immortal of the Thousand Hands was taught by you?"

    Qinchuan looked at the Jin Ling Saintess in surprise, "Oh, you even know the name ''Heaven and Earth Swap.'' It seems you have a deep connection with that little chap!"

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils opened, emitting a blazing brilliance.

    The next moment, Qinchuan realized.

    "So that''s how it is!"

    Upon hearing a definite answer, the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly fell to the ground with a thud, kneeling.

    "Jin Ling pays respects to the great master and ancestor!"

    This sudden development shocked not only Ji Huo''er but Yin Yuexuan as well, who was puzzled, "Eh? Why did she suddenly kneel down while talking just fine? Great master? What great master?"

    After opening his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan took another careful look at the Jin Ling Saintess. To his astonishment, he discovered that aside from her Golden Pupils, she also carried a wisp of Qi similar to that little chap, Qian Shou.

    Qinchuan understood, presumably, after Qian Shou entered the Divine Realm, the Golden Clan took a fancy to him and married him into their family, resulting in the progeny that was Jin Ling.

    Qinchuan had once imparted a move-and-a-half to Qian Shou. Although Qinchuan never formally took him as a disciple and Qian Shou never even knew Qinchuan''s real name,

    Qian Shou had always remembered the favor of being taught and always referred to Qinchuan as his master.

    Thus,

    It was not strange for the Jin Ling Saintess to address Qinchuan as the great master after recognizing him.

    Indeed, Jin Ling Saintess communicated telepathically, "The Immortal of the Thousand Hands is my grandfather. Before he passed away, he told me that he had a master on the Divine Wilderness Continent to whom he was always grateful."

    "Get up. I never acknowledged that kid as my disciple; it was just his own wishful thinking! I only passed him that move because he was extraordinarily talented, and I did so casually!" said Qinchuan indifferently.

    "Yes, great master!" Jin Ling nodded and stood up.

    Qinchuan held his forehead, no longer paying attention to how the Jin Ling Saintess addressed him. He tossed the Life Fruit to the Divine Corpse.

    The Divine Corpse held the Life Fruit in its hands, a faint divine light enveloped its body, and then it swallowed the Life Fruit whole.

    Qinchuan watched the Divine Corpse with curiosity. He wanted to know why the Divine Corpse was so eager to acquire the Life Fruit and what its intentions were.

    Could this corpse truly be seeking resurrection?

    Ten breaths.

    Twenty breaths.

    Thirty breaths.

    One hundred breaths passed, and after swallowing the Life Fruit, the Divine Corpse showed not the slightest change!

    "..."

    Qinchuan was speechless. The Life Fruit, produced by the Divine Tree only once every three hundred thousand years, could heal severe injuries if consumed. With its potency matching the supreme Spirit Pills and Divine Medicines, one should be able to bounce back to life immediately.

    Yet, after being ingested by the Divine Corpse, there was not even the slightest reaction.

    Sensing Qinchuan''s gaze,

    The Divine Corpse suddenly moved again. Its emaciated body climbed swiftly along the Divine Tree, heading straight towards the sky.

    "Eh!"

    "He''s signaling for me to follow!"

    A thought crossed Qinchuan''s mind, and he immediately activated his movement technique, trailing behind the Divine Corpse from afar.

    This Divine Tree was incredibly massive. As everyone ascended along the trunk, the view unfolded like a cliff where the end could not be seen in all directions.

    On the main trunk of the Divine Tree, there were mountains of rugged stones as well as horizontally growing branches, appearing like a forest of trees, on which dwelled Fierce Beasts and birds. It was no different from its own separate world.

    The group followed the Divine Corpse upward, surrounded by swirling mists.

    Finally, the Divine Corpse stopped at a huge branch that extended outward.

    The Divine Tree had countless branches, and no one could clearly count how many there were; even Qinchuan, who had entered this world countless times, realized he had never been to this place before.

    "Let''s go, there seems to be a strong aura at the end of this branch, let''s check it out!"

    Having led them here, Qinchuan also sensed an unusual aura at the end of this branch.

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    Concealing their own auras, Qinchuan and his companions leaped outward along the branch for thousands of miles and finally reached its very end.

    "Is that¡ª¡ª"

    "A Bronze Stone Coffin!"

    The group was astonished.

    At the end of the branch of the Divine Tree, there lay a massive Bronze Stone Coffin.

    The Bronze Stone Coffin was a hundred zhang tall and a thousand zhang long, its surface covered with a layer of green rust, showing the mottled signs of age and the traces of time.

    The surface of the Bronze Stone Coffin was covered with intricate and complex runes, emitting a mysterious and divine radiance.

    Qinchuan spoke solemnly, "It''s these mysterious inscriptions again!"

    These mysterious inscriptions were extremely ancient; he had seen them before on the stele in the Demon Forest, and on the bronze doors of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    Now, they appeared on this Bronze Stone Coffin.

    Clearly, there was a significant connection between them all.

    "Perhaps, the Crystal Core of this world is inside this Bronze Stone Coffin!"

    Qinchuan thought to himself.

    Immediately after, Qinchuan placed one hand on the Bronze Coffin lid, his Dao Magic surged, trying to push open the coffin.

    "Hm?"

    "It can''t be opened?"

    Qinchuan found that the Bronze Stone Coffin was tightly sealed; no matter how hard he tried, the Bronze Coffin wouldn''t budge.

    The Divine Corpse also came over in a wobbly manner, bracing the coffin lid to assist Qinchuan.

    Seeing this, Ji Huo''er, the Jin Ling Saintess, and the other three also floated forward and extended their dazzling Divine Power from their arms, striking the coffin.

    However, no matter how hard everyone tried, the coffin remained securely in place with no sign of opening.

    The group joined forces, yet the coffin stood firm, as if it was all one piece, utterly immovable.

    After a long while, Qinchuan chose to give up.

    "It seems I can only take you with me for now, and find a way to open it later!"

    Although he suspected that there was something unusual about this Bronze Stone Coffin, possibly even housing the Crystal Core of this world, they were still some distance away from the summit of the Divine Tree.

    The world''s Crystal Core could be even more likely to be at the summit of the Divine Tree.

    Not wanting to waste too much time here, Qinchuan was eager to make his way to the summit of the Divine Tree quickly.

    Since he could not open the coffin, he planned to take it with him and store it in the Dao Lotus space.

    This coffin, though massive, was nothing to the vast and boundless space of the Dao Lotus.

    Qinchuan activated the Dao Lotus.

    But the next moment, an unexpected change occurred.

    The coffin seemed to sense the powerful pull from the Dao Lotus, and suddenly, the coffin began to move.

    Afterward, the coffin started to tremble lightly, and its size began to grow larger.

    As it grew larger, its trembling became more intense.

    In the end.

    The Bronze Stone Coffin thundered into motion, shooting off directly.

    It tore through the void, fleeing into the distance.

 Chapter 507 - 507: 500 Spirits 7 Inner Coffin

    The Bronze Stone Coffin sliced through the void and entered a spatial rift, appearing instantly in the distance.

    The next moment.

    Everyone felt a series of slight vibrations under their feet.

    At first, the sound was extremely faint, imperceptible without careful listening.

    But later, the vibrations and rumbling noises grew stronger and stronger; the Divine Wood underfoot began to crack, and the once vast trunk started to split inch by inch.

    Terrifying cracks spread across the entire Divine Tree in an instant, like a spider''s web.

    Finally, cracks began to appear in the void itself, and Chaos Qi started to spill out from the gaps, devouring everything. Thunder from the Nine Heavens also roared out from the rifts, enveloping this world.

    "This world is undergoing a mutation!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess and her companions, unaware of the relationship between the Crystal Core and this secret realm, cried out in shock.

    Ji Huo''er was even more vocal, exclaiming, "What''s happening? Could this secret realm be about to explode and collapse too?

    This lady is so unlucky; whenever I enter a secret realm, it blows up!"

    "That Bronze Stone Coffin must contain the Spiritual Treasure of this world; chase it quickly, don''t let it get away!"

    Having said that, Qinchuan activated his movement technique, transforming into a Divine Rainbow, and rushed toward the exit of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    ...

    Dao Palace Secret Realm, atop the Divine Tree.

    This place stood high above the clouds, surrounded by white mist and drifting Immortal Qi, presenting the very image of a celestial scenery.

    In the center of this foggy Immortal Realm, another Bronze Stone Coffin lay quietly.

    However, the Bronze Stone Coffin here was much smaller than the one Qinchuan had seen, only about a zhang wide and three zhang long.

    The coffin was covered with greenish bronze rust, and beneath the rust, there were countless Mysterious Runes embossed on it.

    Countless cultivators had gathered here, with three young men engaged in fierce combat.

    "Gongsun Yan, you''re fighting a losing battle on your own, I advise you to give up promptly," said a white-robed, handsome young man standing on a Jade Disk Treasure, his terrifying pressure bearing down on his opponent, speaking commandingly.

    Alongside him, also pressuring the opposition, was a young man riding a two-headed Divine Eagle, with Divine Skills and Dao Magic emanating from his hands.

    "Gongsun Yan, you can''t defeat the two of us on your own. That Bronze Stone Coffin is clearly an inner coffin. I suggest you retreat early. You might even find the outer coffin. Otherwise, once we decide the victor, you may no longer have any part in this," he added.

    "Hmph, Wei Yu, Fu Feng, do you really think just the two of you can defeat me? Aren''t you taking me, Gongsun Yan, too lightly?" With a Divine Sword in hand, Gongsun Yan''s Sword Qi soared, pushing back the two men.

    Wei Yu and Fu Feng were princes from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and Taiyuan Ancient Country, respectively, not very well-known. Gongsun Yan, on the other hand, was the youngest and most talented of all the princes from the Great Yan Ancient Country.

    His talent was second only to Gongsun Liu in the Great Yan Ancient Country.

    "We have long been aware of the reputation of Prince Gongsun Yan, which is why we came prepared."

    "Strike together! Suppress this man!" Fu Feng and Wei Yu said at the same time.

    The many cultivators behind them also surged forward, attacking Gongsun Yan.

    As the beloved of the Emperor of Great Yan, Gongsun Yan had brought many with him into the Dao Palace Secret Realm. Now they too gathered together, fighting against the cultivators of the Jiuxiang and Taiyuan countries.

    At this time and place, a battleground had formed between the cultivators of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, the Great Yan Ancient Country, and Taiyuan, turning it into a fierce battlefield.

    And just as everyone was locked in battle, suddenly.

    In the void, a world-shaking boom erupted out of nowhere.

    After that, the bronze coffin inside the central tomb stirred.

    Then, the Divine Tree began to crack, the stable ground started to fissure, spatial rifts appeared, Chaos Qi spilled out, engulfing quite a few cultivators on the spot, causing their instant demise.

    The bronze inner coffin then shot up into the sky and in an instant, it hurled outwards, transforming into a streak of light before disappearing from everyone''s sight.

    "Hmm?"

    People looked at each other in confusion, not expecting that the bronze inner coffin they had been fighting over would suddenly vanish.

    "Don''t let it escape, chase it!"

    At this moment, everyone ceased their fighting and stopped their strife. Gongsun Yan, Wei Yu, and Fu Feng started to pursue the rapidly escaping bronze inner coffin.

    ...

    Qinchuan and the others followed the trail left by the aroma of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    Suddenly, Qinchuan noticed something unusual up ahead.

    "That is..."

    "The inner coffin of that Bronze Stone Coffin?"

    Qinchuan saw yet another much smaller bronze coffin, and behind this bronze coffin, a vast crowd of cultivators was relentlessly in pursuit.

    Qinchuan felt a chill, knowing that a coffin was used to hold a body, while the outer coffin, which was bigger, typically contained Magic Artifacts and other burial items.

    "So what we saw earlier was just the outer coffin; this smaller bronze coffin is the actual inner coffin!"

    "This bronze coffin has a mysterious origin; it existed even in Ancient Times and might have been the very object enshrined at the peak of the Divine Tree."

    Qinchuan quickly understood the crux of the situation.

    But then another doubt surfaced in his mind, "Typically, the outer coffin and the inner coffin are inseparable. Why then did the bronze coffin on this Divine Tree separate?"

    And while he was pondering, the bronze inner coffin tore through the void, entering a spatial rift, instantly disappearing from sight.

    "They''ve fled this world!" Qinchuan said calmly with a hint of something unusual in his eyes.

    The next moment, Qinchuan and his companions sprinted towards the exit of this world.

    Gongsun Yan and the other three also realized that the aura of the bronze coffin was no longer present in this world, understood that it had flown out of the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and all rushed towards the realm''s exit.

    After everyone''s figures vanished from the secret realm''s exit, a mysterious person shrouded in a black robe slowly emerged from the void.

    Watching as Qinchuan and the people from the three Ancient Kingdoms disappeared through the exit, his expression changed unpredictably.

    Meanwhile, beneath his feet, a massive Divine Tree was continuously breaking apart.

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    After the two bronze stone coffins escaped the Dao Palace Secret Realm, they flew towards the east at a breakneck speed.

    The appearance of spiritual treasures from the Dao Palace Secret Realm and the Holy Secret Realm had already drawn the attention of numerous cultivators; these treasures were the hot topic of discussion in recent days.

    On this day, two bronze coffins, one large and one small, flew out of the secret realm, heading east. Instantly, they reignited the excitement throughout the Dongju Continent.

    Moreover, after the two bronze coffins escaped the realm, some cultivators were horrified to find that the previously vibrant Divine Mountain on the outskirts of the Dao Palace Secret Realm was withering away at an alarming rate.

    Above the mountains, the verdant jade-like trees aged and wilted at a speed visible to the naked eye. In just a few breaths, countless Divine Trees aged dramatically, turning into withered old wood.

    In that moment, the entire Divine Mountain turned into a mountain of death.

    Outside the Divine Mountain, the flora within the continuous expanse of the Poison Marsh also began to wither rapidly.

    Within half a day, this region of verdant landscapes had shockingly transformed into a desolate field of death.

 Chapter 508 - 508 Crystal Mountain

    On the eastern edge of Dongju Continent, amidst the boundless ocean, there was a small island known as Divine Demon Island.

    Although the name Divine Demon Island sounded imposing, it was an unquestionable solitary island, where spiritual energy was scarce and the environment was harsh. The island was completely covered with brown rocks, devoid of any sign of life or spiritual energy.

    Apart from a few people from a declined Sect known as Li Gui Sect, located within the mountain range named Crystal Mountain, not a single soul could be seen on the entire island.

    The atmosphere of Crystal Mountain was heavy with the stench of death, and apart from the reddish-brown rocks and soil, the most abundant thing in the mountains were strange black crystal stones. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    These black crystal stones were not ores, and besides being produced by Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island, they were not found anywhere else.

    Although unique and rare, the black crystals, unfortunately, contained neither spiritual energy nor Dao Rhymes.

    Occasionally, the cultivators of Li Gui Sect would take these black crystal stones to Dongju Continent, where some mundane merchants, attracted by their rarity and beauty, would exchange a few Mysterious Crystals for them. But besides that, no other cultivators would give them a second glance.

    Though Li Gui Sect was in decline, its lineage was extremely ancient, so much so that even the current Sect Leader did not know the origins of the Sect.

    It was only vaguely known from an Ancient Book within the Scripture Pavilion, which resembled a thatched hut, that the founding of Li Gui Sect dated back at least a million years.

    The Sect Leader of Li Gui Sect, named Lu Yuan, had barely reached the Saint Realm in his Cultivation Level.

    The Saint''s Realm was considered decent in the Cultivation World, but within the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, and even merely in Dongju Continent, it was at best considered mediocre.

    Lu Yuansu had great ambition. Before inheriting the mantle of Sect Leader, he resolved to make Li Gui Sect flourish and, while not necessarily to make it famous across the Divine Wilderness Continent, at least to make it renowned in Dongju Continent.

    How many Sects in Dongju Continent have existed for a million years? Even the most ancient lineages of the four great Ancient Kingdoms¡ªTianyuan, Jiuxiang, Taiyuan, and Great Yan¡ªdid not have a history of a million years.

    Relying on his own Sect''s million-year lineage, he firmly believed that the Sect would rise again one day.

    But only when he took over the household did he understand the true cost of firewood, rice, oil, and salt, and finally saw the gap between ideals and reality.

    It was somewhat different from his expectations of an Ancient Sect with a lineage of a million years.

    After going through all the books in the Scripture Pavilion, he found that most of them recorded the Sect''s developmental history and the biographies of past Sect Leaders, with the rest being only basic Cultivation Methods.

    As for the so-called Treasure Pavilion of the Sect, it contained nothing more than some common medicinal herbs and Magical Treasures.

    A million-year lineage from an ancient Sect?

    There was no exceptional ancient mental method for cultivation, nor were there Magical Treasures or Spiritual Treasures that would make people flock to them.

    He finally realized that Li Gui Sect was located in the desolate Crystal Mountain, this godforsaken place far removed from the brutal struggles of the Cultivation World. The other Sects of Dongju Continent simply didn''t think it was worth bothering with them.

    To say it had a million-year history was to say it had merely struggled on the fringes of the continent for a million years.

    On this day, Lu Yuan, filled with stifled ambition, once again ascended to the peak of Crystal Mountain.

    Atop the peak of Crystal Mountain lay the vastest view of the whole Divine Demon Island. When one''s Soul reached out, it could cover the entire island.

    Just then, Lu Yuan''s eyes narrowed as he looked into the distance.

    "What is that...?"

    He saw two black dots appear out of the void.

    The two black dots flew by swiftly, their speed extremely fast, and the dots grew from the size of fingertips into a massive shadow. In one moment, it was a thousand miles away, and in the blink of an eye, Lu Yuan could see it clearly.

    "That... That''s a pair of Bronze Coffins!"

    One large and one small Bronze Coffin raced across the sky, crossing through the void.

    With two "bangs," the Bronze Coffins landed, unaligned but just in front of Lu Yuan.

    The tremendous noise alerted the remaining elders and disciples of Li Gui Sect.

    Soon after, hundreds of people from Li Gui Sect gathered at the top of Crystal Mountain, some in fear and others curious.

    "How could two Bronze Coffins suddenly fly over out of nowhere?"

    One of the elders from Li Gui Sect curiously looked at the two Bronze Coffins.

    "Let the elder give it a try and see if I can open it."

    Having said that, the elder''s Dao magic surged, and his arms glinted with dazzling divine light as he pressed against the bronze coffin lid of the bronze inner coffin.

    The elder possessed immense strength, yet when he pushed against the coffin lid, the bronze lid showed not the slightest reaction.

    "I am at the Dragon Transformation Peak Cultivation Level, only half a step away from the Saint Realm, yet I can do nothing against this small bronze coffin!"

    The elder was clearly angered, his aura exploding as he pushed with all his might.

    But no matter how hard the elder tried, he could not move the bronze stone coffin a fraction of an inch.

    The pair of bronze coffins, one large and one small, lay silently on the mountaintop, as if they had stood there since ancient times.

    "This bronze stone coffin is very unusual; based on its appearance, it''s been around for some years. Plus, it flew here from beyond the heavens on its own, perhaps there''s indeed some formidable Magical Treasure or legacy within it!"

    Another elder said in a grave voice.

    "Elder Chen makes a good point. Look at the Runes on the surface of the bronze coffins, although worn and seemingly forcibly erased in places, their extraordinary nature is still evident."

    Another elder also spoke up.

    "Could this be a gift from the heavens, bestowing upon us a legacy of unique treasures?" A disciple speculated excitedly.

    "What gift from the heavens? The Dao governs all things and cares only that beings do not overstep, but it does not concern itself with your life or death!" another disciple said in a low voice.

    Words spoken without intent, but listeners take them to heart.

    Lu Yuan thought, "This bronze coffin has landed squarely on our Li Gui Sect, could it indeed be a divine gift to revive the legacy of our Sect?"

    Without delay,

    Lu Yuan said to the group of elders and disciples while pondering, "The origin of this bronze stone coffin is unclear, and it may contain great secrets. The matter of the coffin flying in from beyond the heavens must not be disclosed by anyone."

    "Yes!"

    The group of disciples and elders responded in unison.

    ...

    Inside the deep palace courtyards of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    Chunyu Xiu stood together with another exceptionally handsome man.

    "Brother Chunyu, what do you make of this?" the exceptionally handsome man asked in a low tone.

    "It''s strange, the Dao is chaotic; even I can''t see through the stone coffin that escaped from the Dao Palace Secret Realm! It conceals its own aura, and as it broke through the void to escape, not even I could track its whereabouts."

    Chunyu Xiu shook his head as he spoke.

    "Indeed, I too am curious. In this small Divine Wilderness Continent, there are existences even you and I cannot decipher!" said the handsome man, frowning.

    "Perhaps, the being inside the bronze stone coffin is a Supreme Treasure left over from the era of the Ancient Gods and Demons!"

    After all, Chunyu Xiu, having carried out Divine Soul Seizing in the Divine Wilderness Continent, considered himself half a person of the Divine Wilderness. He understood the foundation of the nine secret realms, which had existed since the time of Gods and Demons.

    He also spoke solemnly.

    "Regardless of whether it''s a treasure from the era of Gods and Demons, the eeriness of that bronze stone coffin, and its ability to elude your and my tracking, has aroused my curiosity. I''m quite eager to find out what or who is so divine inside the coffin."

    "However, for now, the most important thing is to ascertain where exactly the bronze stone coffin has flown to!"

    The handsome man came from the Divine Realm, but he had already taken complete control over the Imperial Family of Great Yan.

    At this point, the handsome man suddenly called out loudly, "Someone come!"

    "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

    An eunuch approached with a quick, twisting stride, his voice high-pitched and sharp.

    "From today on, send out the message that whoever provides the flight direction of the bronze stone coffin from the Dao Palace Secret Realm will be rewarded with one million Mysterious Crystals and a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. To those who provide the exact whereabouts of the coffin, a reward of ten million Mysterious Crystals and a Supreme Dao Artifact will be given!"

 Chapter 509 - 509: Flying Swallow City

    As the Great Yan Imperial Family released this news, it immediately caused a huge stir across the continent.

    The Emperor of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, Fu Yuan, was a cultivation genius. With just over ten thousand years of cultivation, he had already stepped into the Great Emperor Realm.

    He was one of the two emperors of the Taiyuan Ancient Country and, at the same time, the youngest Great Emperor in the eastern Dongju Continent.

    Because of Fu Yuan''s meteoric rise, he disrupted the long-standing balance of one emperor per great country established by the four ancient countries.

    Therefore, in recent years, the Taiyuan Ancient Country''s power had continuously expanded, annexing territories of the Tianyuan Nation and Jiuxiang Ancient Country that bordered it.

    Yet, such a dazzling, invincible presence of the present day, a Great Emperor, was now serving respectfully at the side of a withered old man who appeared to be at the level of the Supreme Saint. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Predecessor, are you saying that the Bronze Stone Coffin is out of the ordinary?"

    The news of the Bronze Stone Coffin had already spread from the Great Yan Ancient Country to Taiyuan Ancient Country.

    "Correct!" The emaciated old man, who looked as withered as his physique, nodded, "The Dao Palace Secret Realm is quite a distance from here, and I didn''t notice it when the coffin appeared initially.

    But the huge reward offered by the Great Yan Ancient Country is rather strange."

    Fu Yuan immediately understood and nodded in agreement, "Yes, when the anomaly occurred in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, I, being far away in Taiyuan, perceived something. Alas, the distance was truly vast, and I could not investigate immediately.

    However, Flying Swallow City of the Great Yan Ancient Country is only ten thousand miles away from the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and they must have detected and followed the Bronze Stone Coffin right away.

    The fact that the Great Yan Ancient Country is now publicly offering a huge reward suggests that those beings from the Great Yan have not tracked down where the Bronze Stone Coffin escaped to. It''s obviously not normal for the coffin to have slipped away from right under a Great Emperor''s nose."

    In just a moment, Fu Yuan had reasoned out most of the situation.

    The old man nodded his head and solemnly instructed Fu Yuan, "You go to the Great Yan Ancient Country yourself and uncover the secrets of that coffin."

    As he spoke, he bestowed upon him a Blood Moon Roulette, "Take this treasure with you, you may use it to intervene and fight for the treasures within the coffin if necessary."

    "Yes, Predecessor!" Fu Yuan accepted the command.

    After Fu Yuan left, another young man at the level of the Holy Realm emerged beside the old man.

    "Ling''er, you go to the Saint''s Tomb yourself. I have a premonition that these nine secret realms on the Divine Wilderness Continent are not as simple as we imagined," the withered old man ordered.

    "Yes! Teacher," the young man known as Ling''er respectfully answered, his form gradually fading until he completely disappeared.

    At the same time, similar scenarios were taking place in the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and other super sects across the Dongju Continent.

    ...

    After the Bronze Stone Coffin flew out of the Dao Palace Secret Realm, it directly ripped through the void, and even Qinchuan lost track of it.

    Qinchuan wasn''t too surprised, though.

    The Bronze Stone Coffin and the Bronze Gate were quite similar, probably products of the same era.

    After Qinchuan emerged from the Dao Palace Secret Realm, he visibly saw the periphery of the secret realm, with the divine mountain and the boundless Poison Marsh withering away.

    He realized that the vitality overflowing from the Dao Palace Secret Realm nourished this world, and now that the anomaly had occurred in the secret realm, although it hadn''t exploded, the realm''s internal world had completely collapsed, no different from the implosion of the Spirit Martial Secret Realm.

    The surrounding world was even more like having its foundation pulled out from under it, with spirit trees within thousands of miles directly withering away.

    After losing sight of the Bronze Stone Coffin, Qinchuan and others searched within the original Poison Marsh for half a month.

    Not only along the borders of the Great Yan and Jiuxiang nations, Qinchuan also communicated via spiritual butterflies back to Tianqing City to see if the Bronze Stone Coffin had reached the Tianyuan territory, but the news he received was that there were no abnormalities within Tianyuan.

    However, Li Zhi had also issued the same substantial secret reward as the Great Yan Imperial Family, offering the same conditions for information on the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    One month later, Qinchuan gave up the aimless search and decided to head to Flying Swallow City.

    Qinchuan and his companions made their way to Flying Swallow City.

    Yin Yuexuan, on the other hand, joined forces with Wei An and turned back to the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.

    He had to report back about the Bronze Stone Coffin and the variable presence of Qinchuan, which might greatly affect the balance of power struggles among the Great Yan, Jiuxiang, and Taiyuan factions.

    ...

    Flying Swallow City of the Great Yan Ancient Country got its name because it was established under a mountain resembling a divine swallow spreading its wings to fly.

    The city, leaning against the mountain and bordering the water, is a natural barrier.

    "Young Master Qin, our young master is currently staying in Gongsun''s Imperial Palace. If Young Master Qin doesn''t mind, you may join Jin Ling and stay at the palace for a few days. If the young master learns of the Ancestral Master joining, he will definitely receive you with honesty and openness," said the Jin Ling Saintess, who originally addressed Qinchuan as Ancestral Master, but switched to Young Master Qin at his insistence.

    "There''s no need, I''ve come to Flying Swallow City to inquire about the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin, and I''m not interested in your struggles," Qinchuan said indifferently, his current strategy being to respond to the many Divine Realm forces meddling in the Lower Realm with inaction.

    If he wasn''t absolutely sure he could capture all these individuals at once, he wasn''t ready to intervene, nor was he ready to confront them directly, to avoid alarming certain old monsters in the Upper Realm prematurely.

    After parting with the Jin Ling Saintess, Qinchuan extended a wisp of his soul to spy around to see if there were any spies, although he believed the Jin Ling Saintess wouldn''t dare offend him. But now that he had delved deep into Flying Swallow City, he didn''t know how many Divine Realm creatures were lurking within.

    After ensuring there was nothing unusual around, he then led Ji Huo''er and the others into the streets.

    After navigating many streets and alleyways, the trio finally arrived at a bustling pavilion.

    Above the pavilion hung a huge sign written in swirling dragon and phoenix script, which read Exquisite Pavilion.

    This pavilion was indeed the Exquisite Pavilion, which in the Dongju Continent is known as the finest in the lands, naturally with a branch in Flying Swallow City as well.

    "Sirs, please come to the third floor!" A page, seeing the extraordinary composure of Qinchuan and his two companions, immediately identified them as cultivators of the Dao Palace Realm and greeted them with a smile.

    There had been too many big events in the past few months.

    First, there was the war initiated by the three ancient countries, where their armies are still at a stand-off on the border, ready to clash at any moment. Then came the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation and the appearance of Spiritual Treasures from the eight great secrets.

    Also recently, a pair of Bronze Stone Coffins suddenly flew out of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    Each event was hot gossip in the taverns and pavilions.

    Undoubtedly, these pavilions were the places where news spread the fastest, which is why, even in the morning hours, the third floor of the Exquisite Pavilion had already gathered quite a few cultivators.

    "Hey, fellow Daoists, what news have you gathered today?" asked a horse-faced middle-aged man, apparently drunk, who raised his voice to inquire with a few cultivators at the same table.

    "Brother Tang, have you drunk too much? Who has found the whereabouts of that bronze coffin? It''s worth a million Mysterious Crystals and a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. If anyone knew, they would have reported it to claim their reward by now, wouldn''t they? Why would they still be here drinking?" said a long-haired middle-aged man sitting at the same table, laughing.

    "Brother Ming Ren is absolutely right, if I knew the whereabouts of that Bronze Stone Coffin, I''d be the first one to claim the reward! Hahaha!" another cultivator chimed in, immediately provoking laughter from the other cultivators around.

    "Exactly, it''s not only the Great Yan Imperial Family that''s looking for it, the Jiuxiang, Taiyuan, and Tianyuan royal families have also put out messages, offering the same deal for the location of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    Looking at this, the value of that Bronze Stone Coffin isn''t just a million Mysterious Crystals and a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact. We are talking about four million Mysterious Crystals and four Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts," said the last cultivator at the table in a lowered voice.

    What the people failed to notice, however, was that among the lively conversation, a bushy-browed, small-eyed, long-faced cultivator with prominent cheekbones had an unusual glint flickering in his eyes.

 Chapter 510 - 510 News

    "Fellow cultivator, may I ask what you meant just now by saying that the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin are worth a million Mysterious Crystals and a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact?"

    The cultivator with thick brows and small eyes stealthily approached and asked in a low voice, though his voice was soft, everyone in the room had cultivated their Divine Sense and heard it clearly.

    In an instant, all eyes on the third floor converged upon them.

    "Eh, you don''t know?"

    Ming Ren, the cultivator with a strange look on his face, watched him, the reward offered by the four Ancient Kingdoms for the whereabouts of the Bronze Coffin was common knowledge, so much so that even common mortal children had heard of this news. The cultivator in front of him, however, was ignorant, "Then, do you know about the anomaly that occurred in the Dao Palace Secret Realm a month ago?"

    "Dao Palace Secret Realm, anomaly?" The cultivator with thick brows and small eyes looked confused and shook his head.

    "To tell you the truth, I have been following my master in secluded cultivation in the mountains since childhood, disconnected from the world.

    Although I am aware of the nine Great Secrets in this world, I really do not know what happened in the Dao Palace Secret Realm."

    "No wonder you don''t know about this news; you''re a country bumpkin who came out of the mountains!" The Tang-clan cultivator who first raised his voice drank another mouthful of liquor and declared loudly.

    "Come, come, come, I''ll tell you. A month ago, two Bronze Coffins, one large and one small, flew out of the Dao Palace Secret Realm. As soon as the coffins flew out of the secret realm, the inner world of that Dao Palace collapsed, and its Divine Tree withered and died within just a few breaths before crumbling.

    Not just that, even the world outside the secret realm, a thousand miles of Poison Marsh, turned into a land of dead silence.

    After the two great Bronze Stone Coffins emerged from the secret realm and broke through the void, disappearing without a trace, thus Great Yan, Tianyuan, Taiyuan, and Jiuxiang, the four Ancient Kingdoms, offered lavish rewards for any information on the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffins, offering a million Mysterious Crystals and a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    If you know the exact location of the Bronze Stone Coffins, that''s a reward of ten million and a Supreme Dao Artifact."

    As he said this, the drunk Tang-clan cultivator spat, "Damn it, after a month, I''ve almost turned half of the Great Yan Kingdom upside down and still haven''t found the Bronze Coffins. Who knows who will be lucky enough to get the reward; that would be incredible fortune." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Kid, do you know where the Bronze Coffin is?" The Tang-clan cultivator, obviously quite drunk, suddenly grabbed the thick-browed and small-eyed cultivator by the collar and asked loudly.

    "I... I¡­ I just came out of the mountains, how would I know anything about a Bronze Stone Coffin!" The cultivator stammered back.

    The Tang-clan cultivator pushed him away and took another long drink, "Hmph, I knew it. You, this bumpkin, definitely would not know the whereabouts of the Bronze Coffins. Go on!"

    "Big brother, something''s not right about that guy; he definitely knows the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin!"

    Ji Huo''er and the other two were sitting in a corner, observing everyone''s every move.

    At this moment, Ji Huo''er whispered.

    Qinchuan took a sip of his drink and smiled, "Oh? Huo''er, how do you know that?"

    "When that drunkard asked him if he knew, the guy looked panicked and spoke with a stutter. Although he said he didn''t know, he clearly gave himself away."

    Qinchuan smiled, "Good job, little Huo''er is getting smarter and smarter, even learning to observe words and expressions, you are making progress."

    "Hmph, you''re underestimating me again!" Huo''er pouted disdainfully and then her little face tensed as she spoke in a low voice, "Ah, big brother, that guy is leaving!"

    Indeed.

    The thick-browed, small-eyed cultivator had already quietly stood up and was heading downstairs.

    "Shall we follow him?" Ji Huo''er was eager to try.

    "Don''t be in a hurry, that guy just exposed a huge flaw, and it wasn''t only you who noticed it."

    Ling Xian''er said lightly from the other side.

    "Indeed, as expected, Xian''er is the more perceptive one!" Qinchuan nodded with a smile.

    At that moment, several cultivators began to rise one after another and made their way towards the lower level.

    "Master, should I capture him for you?" Just then, a charming voice suddenly arose from behind Qinchuan.

    "Oh my, who are you!" Ji Huo''er jumped in alarm at the sudden sound and turned to look.

    Behind Qinchuan, a woman with an exposed attire and incredibly seductive appearance had appeared at an unknown time.

    Ling Xian''er had not noticed her presence beforehand either and was now covertly on guard, not daring to be careless, wondering in her heart what kind of powerful existence this woman might be.

    "Relax, she is Yu Hudie, the Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion! If she had wanted to act, the two of you would have long lost your lives!"

    Qinchuan, who had noticed Yu Hudie''s appearance behind him much earlier, shook his head and continued, "There''s no need for you to take action; I will personally follow them in a bit."

    Yu Hudie nodded slightly, ceased any further moves, and gracefully stood hidden behind Qinchuan, causing Ji Huo''er to look her up and down.

    "So you are the Pavilion Master of this Exquisite Pavilion. I have long heard that the Pavilion Master of the number one pavilion under heaven is a great beauty, and seeing you today, it is indeed true!"

    Ji Huo''er, upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, dropped her guard and praised with a familiar tone.

    "The two sisters here have the beauty of Heavenly Immortals, and to be able to accompany the master, Yu Hudie is quite envious," replied Yu Hudie in a flirtatious and graceful manner.

    "All right, from now on, don''t call me ''master''; just call me ''young master''," Qinchuan gestured dismissively, "Are you here because of the Sound-Transmitting Formation currently being constructed for the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan?"

    A glint of light flashed through Yu Hudie''s eyes; she hadn''t started to speak yet, but Qinchuan had already seen through the purpose of her visit to the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan. Although she was shocked, she quickly composed herself and answered, "Yes."

    Yu Hudie''s arrival at this place didn''t surprise Qinchuan.

    The Sound-Transmitting Formation being secretly built by the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan was still in its initial stages and was capable of transmitting sound. The Exquisite Pavilion, being exceptionally adept at gathering information, naturally couldn''t be kept in the dark about it.

    The Exquisite Pavilion''s foothold in the whole Dongju Continent was built on trading information and swiftly transmitting messages through spirit butterflies, creating information asymmetries. Naturally, they were highly invested in anything like the Sound-Transmitting Formation, which could shake the very foundation of their operations.

    "This matter has exceeded your capabilities, don''t continue to investigate," Qinchuan, sipping his wine, spoke indifferently.

    This Grand Sound-Transmitting Formation was the handiwork of those fellows from the Divine Realm. Although Yu Hudie had reached the status of a Great Saint by now, she had no chance against those beings.

    Ever since Qinchuan learned of the large number of cultivators descending from the Divine Realm, he even notified Ye Xuanji not to take any more risks and stop investigating the top-secret news of the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan.

    "This..."

    Yu Hudie hesitated momentarily but then quickly caught on. Her brows lightly furrowed. Although Qinchuan spoke casually, she detected a hint of danger in his words.

    She immediately agreed, "Yes!"

    "Let''s go, that guy has already left the Exquisite Pavilion."

    With that said, Qinchuan stood up and left, swiftly following in the direction of the person who had departed earlier.

 Chapter 511 - 511: Mu Liuyun

    At this moment, Wu Bing''s heart was filled with tumultuous emotions.

    He was a minor cultivator from the Li Gui Sect on Crystal Mountain of Divine Demon Island.

    After more than forty years of cultivation, he had barely reached the Dao Palace Realm, and he felt that without further opportunities or the nourishment of genius treasures, advancing beyond the Dao Palace Realm in this lifetime was hopeless.

    So, just a few days ago, he bid farewell to his master and set foot on Dongju Continent in search of a breakthrough opportunity.

    His first stop was Flying Swallow City, and to his astonishment, he stumbled upon such startling news.

    He certainly knew about the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    A month ago, the Bronze Coffin fell from the sky and landed on Crystal Mountain, which he witnessed with his own eyes.

    "My heavens, tens of millions of Mysterious Crystals, a Supreme Dao Artifact! If I obtain that, not to mention the Life Spring Realm, even the Myriad Manifestation Realm wouldn''t be beyond reach, and I might even have a chance to break through to the Immortal Platform Realm!" Wu Bing was immensely excited.

    "I''m going to be rich, I''m going to be rich!"

    In the face of the astronomical reward, he had long since cast aside the instructions from Sect Leader Lu Yuan of the Li Gui Sect not to leak any information about the coffin.

    This was about a Supreme Dao Artifact and tens of millions of Mysterious Crystals, cultivation resources and value that even exceed ten Li Gui Sects.

    He believed that no one would be able to resist.

    Wu Bing hurried towards the direction of the Central Imperial Palace in Flying Swallow City, his mind already considering what kind of precious medicines he would purchase with the bounty.

    However, he hadn''t noticed that, after stepping out of the Exquisite Pavilion, several figures had silently appeared behind him.

    Just as Wu Bing was walking down a deserted alley, suddenly a cold voice rang out.

    "Hehe, kind sir, what has made you so happy? I heard you mentioning tens of millions of Mysterious Crystals and something about a Dao Artifact."

    At the end of the alley, the figure of an elderly man with white whiskers emerged.

    "A Late Stage Dao Palace powerhouse at the peak!"

    Wu Bing''s face turned pale, and he stepped back continuously, "No...no, I didn''t say anything!"

    "Humph, still trying to hide it now?" A ferocious voice sounded from behind Wu Bing.

    A burly, ferocious-looking middle-aged man shouldering a huge chopping knife emerged from the other end of the alley.

    "Kid, I''d advise you to come clean about what you know, or don''t blame me for not showing mercy with my knife."

    Wu Bing turned even paler; this middle-aged man''s strength had also reached the Late Stage Peak of the Dao Palace Realm.

    Either of these two men alone was someone he couldn''t afford to provoke, and now two of them had appeared at once!

    But it wasn''t over yet.

    At that moment, two more figures, one white and one black, walked out from the end of the alley.

    "Old Ghost Mo, Old Niu, both of you could be more polite when you speak. Don''t scare this gentleman. Our tens of millions of Mysterious Crystals and Supreme Dao Artifact all depend on him now."

    The white-robed maiden''s face was smeared with white powder, looking quite terrifying.

    Wu Bing looked at the black and white duo; his heart sank completely as both were also Late Stage Dao Palace powerhouses at the peak.

    Four Late Stage Dao Palace peak powerhouses were surrounding him!

    He had no chance of escape left.

    "The Black and White Ghosts!" Old Ghost Mo and Niu Fen''s eyes flickered with a dark light, wary of this notorious pair of cultivators.

    "Interesting! So many have discovered this kid''s anomaly!" The ferocious middle-aged man, Niu Fen, burst out laughing, "It seems this kid must have just come from some mountain, lacking in experience wandering the cultivation world, not knowing how to hide!"

    "This kid knows the exact location of the Bronze Stone Coffin, how shall we deal with the distribution of the bounty?" Old Ghost Mo asked, subtly distancing himself from the Black and White Ghosts.

    "That''s easy to handle; there are four of us here, and just so, the four great Ancient Kingdoms of the Dongju Continent have issued bounties. After we acquire the information, each one of us can go claim a bounty from one of the Ancient Kingdoms," said the man in black of the Black and White Ghosts, his voice shrill and hoarse as if crawling out from hell.

    "Impossible! Though you two act as a pair, within Flying Swallow City it is well known that the Black and White Ghosts are inseparable, virtually one. Why should you two reap the benefits of two shares?"

    Niu Fen''s coarse voice was dissatisfied as he said,

    "Cut the crap, why shouldn''t the two of us get two shares!" Bai Gui angrily scolded.

    The three of them had not yet found the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin, but they had already started to divide the treasure.

    While the three were arguing ceaselessly, suddenly another voice sounded from above everyone''s heads.

    "Hahaha, it seems this young master hasn''t arrived too late!"

    Everyone looked up to see a grey-robed youth standing on the roof of a building on the street, handsome and spirited, with a breath like a rainbow, looking down at everyone.

    "Life Spring Realm!" all persons present raised their eyebrows at the same time.

    "There''s no need for you all to argue anymore, all the bounties from the four Ancient Kingdoms belong to this young master!" the handsome youth stated indifferently.

    "What an arrogant claim!"

    As these words came out, the four old ghosts immediately formed a united front, looking ominously at the Life Spring Realm cultivator. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Who might you be, to speak so shamelessly of monopolizing the bounties of the four Ancient Kingdoms? Isn''t your appetite a bit too large?"

    Old Ghost Mo''s beard quivered as he spoke cautiously.

    "Heh, this young master is none other than Mu Liuyun of the Dusky Cloud Sect!"

    "What! The Dusky Cloud Sect, Mu Liuyun!" Upon hearing this, the four of them changed their expressions.

    Although the Dusky Cloud Sect wasn''t as famous as Thousand Fox Mountain or the Sunflame Holy Land among the super sects in the entire Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, it was on the same level as the Absolute Shadow Tower. And Mu Liuyun was the Young Sect Master of the Dusky Cloud Sect.

    "Now that the Young Sect Master of the Dusky Cloud Sect knows about this, it''s going to be troublesome!"

    The four old ghosts were incredibly anxious in their hearts.

    The Dusky Cloud Sect was something they absolutely couldn''t provoke.

    But this was about tens of millions of Mysterious Crystals and a Supreme Dao Artifact! They couldn''t possibly give up either.

    "Let''s risk it! We''ll kill this Mu Liuyun!" The idea flickered through the minds of the four individuals as they exchanged glances.

    Mu Liuyun seemed to sense everyone''s intentions and looked at them with contempt, "A group of Loose Cultivators, mere ants, also wish to lay hands on the secret of the Bronze Stone Coffin?"

    "While I am still in a good mood, disappear obediently from my sight; otherwise, I will show no mercy!"

    But just as his words fell, suddenly the sound of clapping echoed again from the void.

    "Excellent! Well said!"

    "The Dusky Cloud Sect, what is that? Also wants to lay hands on the secret of the Bronze Coffin?"

    This voice was nonchalant, but it took Mu Liuyun''s words and returned them almost entirely.

    It was undoubtedly a harsh slap to Mu Liuyun.

    "Who?"

    "Who dares to insult my Dusky Cloud Sect?" Mu Liuyun''s eyebrows shot up as he darkly said.

    The four old ghosts were also stirred and looked in the direction of the voice.

    "Who is it? To dare provoke the Young Sect Master of the Dusky Cloud Sect?"

    Immediately afterward, everyone saw three figures emerge in the distance down the street.

    Qinchuan and two others stepped on ripples, approaching without hurry from afar.

    "So what if I insult your Dusky Cloud Sect, you gonna hit me?" Huo''er joked around, leaping about and making faces.

    "Three Dao Palace Late Stage!" Mu Liuyun''s expression darkened, and he said with disdain, "Heh, who I thought it might be, so full of themselves, but it turns out to be just three worthless Dao Palace Realm cultivators!"

    "Those who insult the Dusky Cloud Sect shall die!"

    Mu Liuyun''s aura suddenly burst forth, the majestic breath of the Life Spring Realm gushing out, brilliant Divine Skills soaring into the sky, and a formidable attack bearing down toward the trio above their heads.

 Chapter 512 - 512: A Punch

    Mu Liuyun''s arms flowed with azure light, as Great Dao Rune Patterns emanated from him, rippling out waves of emptiness.

    "What a terrifying move!"

    "He''s actually at the intermediate stage of the Life Spring Realm!"

    The faces of Mo laogui and his three companions were unpredictable. They distanced themselves from Mu Liuyun, but were still shaken by the powerful aura of his Life Spring level cultivation.

    "These three young people are no match for Mu Liuyun!"

    A light burst from the eyes of the White Ghost from the Black and White Ghosts duo. "Mo laogui, should we help these three youngsters and join forces to take down Mu Liuyun, and then evenly divide the bounty?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Her mind was nimble. Knowing that Mu Liuyun was haughty and wanted to monopolize the bounty, she proposed the idea upon seeing the conflict arise between Mu Liuyun and the three young people.

    Neither the four of them nor the three young men could be sure of defeating a Life Spring Realm cultivator on their own, but a joint effort by seven cultivators at the late peak stage of Dao Palace would certainly stand a chance against Mu Liuyun.

    A sinister glint flashed in Mo laogui''s eyes as he communicated telepathically, "There''s no rush. Although Mu Liuyun is strong, these three are not weak either. They have all reached the peak of the Dao Palace''s late stage; they should be able to hold Mu Liuyun off for a few moments at least."

    "Are you saying we should just watch as things unfold and wait for the fight to escalate before we snatch up this kid?" Black Ghost immediately grasped the meaning of Mo laogui''s words.

    "Exactly. No matter how strong Mu Liuyun is, he won''t be able to suppress these three in a short time!"

    But before Mo laogui could finish speaking, a sudden "Ah!" rang out.

    A mournful scream echoed from the void.

    Next, they saw Mu Liuyun fly backward like a Great Roc with broken wings.

    With a "bang," he crashed into the street, creating a huge stone pit.

    "Can''t he take a hit?" Ji Huo''er, clutching her Embroidered Fist, pouted discontentedly and said, "I haven''t even started to exert my strength yet. How did you fall so easily?"

    It seemed she had blasted Mu Liuyun into the ground with a punch without even putting much force into it.

    "What?"

    "One punch! He was suppressed by one punch?"

    Mo laogui and his companions were utterly shocked and turned their gazes toward Ji Huo''er in amazement.

    Originally, they had planned to take advantage of the fight between Mu Liuyun and Qin Chuan to kidnap Wu Bing directly, then pry information from Wu Bing.

    But to everyone''s astonishment, the fight was over before it had even begun.

    And it was Mu Liuyun, at the intermediate stage of the Life Spring Realm, who was defeated by a female junior at the peak of Dao Palace''s late stage with an overwhelming punch.

    It was not unheard of for a cultivator above the Spirit Martial Realm and below a saint to fight across levels, but the ability to suppress an opponent with one punch across levels was exceedingly rare.

    Moreover, the opponent was Mu Liuyun, the genius of the Dusky Cloud Sect.

    "You... you... who are you?"

    Mu Liuyun struggled out of the pit, his voice filled with alarm as he asked.

    He was a genius of the Dusky Cloud Sect, who even had the prospect of being named Saint Heir in a couple of years, but he had now been defeated by a young girl with a single punch, which greatly shook his self-confidence.

    "You''re not worthy of knowing my name!" Ji Huo''er raised her fist and declared, "I''m taking this guy with me. You all don''t have any objections, do you?"

    She was speaking not just to Mu Liuyun but also glanced at Mo laogui and the other three, her threatening intent clear without needing to be spelled out.

    Mo laogui and the others immediately changed complexion again.

    "Mo laogui, Black and White Ghosts, and that big dumb one there, let''s join forces and take this young girl down! We''ll split the bounty four ways!" Mu Liuyun secretly communicated to Mo laogui and his companions.

    The faces of Mo laogui and the others shifted continuously, having originally thought that Mu Liuyun was their biggest rival, but now they were faced with an even stronger unexpected challenger.

    Hearing Mu Liuyun''s proposition, they only deliberated briefly before exchanging glances.

    "Let''s go for it!"

    "No choice but to fight! It seems this girl also wants to monopolize the bounty."

    "Though this girl''s punch looks formidable, the four of us, together with Mu Liuyun, makes five. Perhaps we have a fighting chance!"

    At this point, everyone had no other option. They couldn''t just watch as the bounty that was within their grasp slipped away again.

    "Kill!"

    The five exchanged glances and leapt up, their Divine Skills dazzling and bright, their Magic Artifacts and Divine Skills erupting simultaneously, crushing down towards Ji Huo''er''s head.

    They intended to suppress Ji Huo''er at the first opportunity.

    The next moment, Huo''er moved, her figure turning into a blur as she charged towards the four.

    "Bang," "Bang," "Bang," "Bang," "Bang"

    Five dull thuds sounded.

    The ground now bore five human-shaped craters.

    Without any surprises, Ji Huo''er punched Mo Laogui and the other four including Mu Liuyun into the ground below.

    "Ah, you guys are too weak, you can''t even take one punch from me!"

    Ji Huo''er stood proudly in midair, her nose in the air as she disdainfully looked down at the figures lying spread-eagled in the pits, shaking her head continuously, "So boring, really too boring!"

    Mu Liuyun and others lay in the pits. The punch hadn''t injured them, but Ji Huo''er''s disdainful and contemptuous words caused a wave of frustration, making them cough up blood.

    "I... I''ve remembered now... You, are you from Thousand Fox Mountain?"

    It was only now that Mu Liuyun finally grasped the situation, stammering his question.

    Ji Huo''er had hidden her spell roots well with her first punch, and he hadn''t noticed her magic foundation.

    But the second time, when the five of them attacked together, even as a genius Ji Huo''er had to use three parts of her strength against the group assault, which made him recognize her immediately.

    "Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    Mo Laogui and others were shocked, they looked at each other and then came to a sudden realization.

    "No wonder this little girl is so monstrous, turns out she''s a genius from Thousand Fox Mountain!"

    The four of them instantly felt a pang of bitterness. Since Ji Huo''er was from Thousand Fox Mountain, it meant that news regarding the Bronze Stone Coffin was beyond their reach.

    "Now that you know this lady is from Thousand Fox Mountain, why don''t you scram!"

    Ji Huo''er narrowed her eyes menacingly and swung her fist again.

    "Turns out it''s the Immortal from Thousand Fox Mountain, we were indeed rash this time! This lowly one will leave at once!"

    Having recognized Ji Huo''er''s background, Mu Liuyun''s attitude did a complete turnaround.

    The news of a new Great Emperor born in Thousand Fox Mountain had long been spread everywhere, and even the Imperial Family had to give way, but Dusky Cloud Sect lacked even a Quasi-Emperor to stand fast, and he wouldn''t dare offend someone from Thousand Fox Mountain even if he had a hundred times the courage.

    "Just leave, right away!" Mu Liuyun wore a grin, unable to show any temper after being pounded by Ji Huo''er twice.

    Then truly, he beat a hasty retreat.

    Seeing Mu Liuyun scurry away, Mo Laogui and the others naturally didn''t dare linger either, reluctantly taking one last glance at Wu Bing cornered and trembling in an alley.

    Ultimately, they left helplessly one after another.

    "Hehe, big brother, Huo''er''s strength has improved, right?" Seeing the five of them scatter, Ji Huo''er bounced over to Qinchuan, seeking praise.

    "You''ve already received the inheritance of the divine, there''s nothing worth being happy about in dealing with a few lackeys!" Qinchuan glanced at her indifferently and poured cold water on her excitement.

    Ji Huo''er''s enthusiasm immediately dampened a notch.

    Qinchuan paid her no mind and walked over to where Wu Bing stood trembling, looking at him indifferently, and coldly spoke.

    "Even as a disciple of a Sect with a million years of legacy, to falter so in crisis is truly a disgrace to your Sect!"

 Chapter 513 - 513: Awakening the Innate Bone

    "Who... who... who are you..."

    At this moment, Wu Bing had not yet recovered from his fear, assuming that Qinchuan was also there to press him about the whereabouts of the stone coffin.

    "What''s important is not who I am, but that I saved your life."

    Qinchuan stated indifferently.

    "I truly have no knowledge of the stone coffin''s whereabouts, I beg you, young master, to spare me!" At this time, Wu Bing, still fixated on the millions of Mysterious Crystals and the Supreme Dao Artifact, lied.

    "Truly bewitched, even now you seek to deceive me."

    Qinchuan glanced at him sidelong and said impassively, "But it doesn''t matter if you don''t tell me, as I already know.

    Head eastward to the sea into the Endless Sea Domain, amidst the vast expanse lies an island called Divine Demon Island, and on the island, there''s a mountain range known as Crystal Mountain ¨C that''s where you''re from."

    Qinchuan paused and gave him a glance, "What I didn''t expect was that the Bronze Stone Coffin had already flown out of the Dongju Continent and arrived at Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island."

    After Qinchuan finished, Wu Bing suddenly felt as if he had seen a ghost.

    "How... how... how do you know?"

    At the very moment Wu Bing was surrounded by the four individuals, during his fear and panic, Qinchuan had already spotted the waist token at his side.

    The Li Gui Sect is far from Dongju Continent, with few cultivators setting foot on the continent, the sect, despite its million-year lineage, is little known on Dongju Continent. Partly because the Endless Sea Domain is excessively dangerous, and the Black Crystal solely produced in Crystal Mountain has no cultivation use.

    On the other hand, the Li Gui Sect has been weak for generations; it''s a heaven-sent occasion if a saint emerges. Often, the candidates for sect leader are only at the Dragon Transformation Realm, or even just the Immortal Platform Realm.

    Not being a major family or sect, there are even fewer who know of it.

    But Qinchuan was aware of the existence of the Li Gui Sect.

    "Do you truly believe that reporting the stone coffin''s message will allow you to safely collect the reward?"

    Qinchuan spoke again, his tone cold.

    "The message of the Bronze Stone Coffin is so critical that it has driven several imperial families mad enough to offer a Supreme Dao Artifact as a reward; do you think that after they learn the whereabouts of the Bronze Stone Coffin, they will let you go and allow the news to leak out?"

    After speaking, Qinchuan waved his hand and said to Ji Huo''er and the others, "Huo''er, let''s go!"

    After he left straight away, Qinchuan''s ethereal voice came from a distance, "My words end here! The choice is entirely up to you!"

    "Young master, are we just letting him go?"

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, who were following close behind Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er graceful and radiant, her expression filled with confusion.

    "Otherwise? Kill him to silence him? Prevent the news of the Bronze Stone Coffin from leaking?"

    Qinchuan retorted.

    "I believe that the Bronze Stone Coffin must hold an incredible secret. If the news reaches the ears of the four great imperial families, it will surely lead to a struggle among the powerful. There might even be Great Emperors involved!"

    Ling Xian''er expressed her foresight and concern.

    Qinchuan smiled faintly, not saying a word, but inwardly he mused, "I want all these people to come; I''m afraid they won''t!"

    Wu Bing was greedy and fearful of death, and it was exactly this kind of person who lusted after riches and treasures; naturally, Qinchuan did not believe that a few simple words could make Wu Bing give up the reward.

    Although he had a myriad of ways to stop Wu Bing from daring to leak the news, he did not employ them. Qinchuan''s actions were exactly to have Wu Bing leak the information.

    Because.

    After he learned that the Bronze Stone Coffin had landed on Crystal Mountain, he had a wild plan in mind.

    ...

    After acquiring the news of the Bronze Stone Coffin, Qinchuan didn''t immediately set out to sea but chose first to visit Exquisite Pavilion.

    Qinchuan returned and took out his token, heading straight for the top floor.

    "Prepare a secret room for me!" Qinchuan demanded directly.

    "Yes!"

    Yu Hudie saw Qinchuan hurry over, seemingly eager, and led the way immediately, "Young Master, please follow me."

    In the secret room, Qinchuan sat cross-legged, readying himself.

    In his hand appeared an elixir the size of a fist, its surface swirling with intertwining black and white.

    This was none other than the Innate Awakening Pill ? Bone.

    Back on Thousand Fox Mountain, after Qinchuan had refined the Awakening Pill ? Bone, he didn''t awaken his Innate Bone immediately because he had to enter the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    Qinchuan swallowed the black and white Awakening Pill.

    Instantly, a dense and terrifying Yin-Yang Qi burst from his mouth into his abdomen and spread out violently from there.

    "Boom!"

    The intertwining black and white Qi gave life to each other while clashing in hostility; upon entering Qinchuan''s body, they began a relentless chase.

    The black Qi was vast and powerful, hammering against Qinchuan''s ribs.

    With just one strike, more than a dozen ribs in Qinchuan''s chest shattered to pieces.

    It wasn''t just a fracture; they were broken into fragments.

    "Hmm..." Intense pain struck in an instant, and even though Qinchuan had endured the agonies of nine lifetimes, he couldn''t help but grunt.

    Awakening the Innate Marrow was painful enough, but he had not expected awakening the Innate Bone to be even more excruciating.

    The terrible black Qi continued to crush and collide, as if intending to completely grind Qinchuan to dust.

    At the same time, the white Qi also began to move.

    The white Qi brushed past gently, like a spring breeze, like a babbling stream.

    The ribs shattered inside his body were constantly regenerating and reassembling.

    As one, the black and white Qi destroyed and rebirthed.

    "Boom!"

    The black Qi then spread to all of Qinchuan''s limbs.

    The next moment, Qinchuan felt as if all the bones in his body, over three hundred of them, had turned into thumb-sized fragments in an instant.

    As the black Dao Qi continued to surge, the bones throughout his body became more and more fragmented.

    The white Qi, on the other hand, flowed into these fragments, akin to a quenching fire, repeatedly smashing and then merging them. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    All over his body, only the spine, which had previously awakened the Innate Marrow, remained intact.

    Despite the extreme pain, his soul remained incredibly lucid.

    He focused on maintaining his inner primordial energy, and the Emperor Soul in his sea of consciousness also opened its eyes at this moment, emitting bursts of blood-colored Qi to protect Qinchuan''s body.

    "No destruction, no creation!"

    Qinchuan was delighted. In that life, he had not perfected his Innate Bones, which had left him with some regrets.

    This time, under the effect of the Awakening Pill, not only had it awakened his previously cultivated Innate Body, but his Innate Bones were nearing Perfection.

    Right then, Qinchuan poured into his mouth a bottle of Spiritual Liquid of vitality he had collected at the entrance of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    Although this Spiritual Liquid was not as potent as the water from the fountain of life that flowed from the springs of the ancient demon gods, it was still filled with an enormous amount of vitality.

    "Bone Regeneration!"

    Qinchuan tried to control the two strands of Yin-Yang Qi with his soul.

    The black and white Qi didn''t need to flow through the meridians; under the guidance of the soul, they traveled through every part of the body.

    Over three hundred bones, each and every one were undergoing the processes of shattering and rebirth, a long and meticulous process. The longer his Innate Bones were tempered, the stronger his foundation became; impatience was not an option.

    Qinchuan''s closed-door cultivation lasted an entire month.

 Chapter 514 - 514: Crystal Mountain

    Outside the secret room.

    Yu Hudie, Ji Huo''er, and Ling Xian''er were standing guard from a distance.

    "Hmm? Why hasn''t he come out yet?"

    In the initial stage of Qinchuan''s seclusion, everyone also sensed those two auras of destruction and creation and understood that Qinchuan was practicing some special cultivation technique.

    But a month had passed, and the two auras inside the secret room had completely calmed down.

    Logically, Qinchuan should have completed his breakthrough, but he had not yet emerged from seclusion.

    "Could something have happened?" Ji Huo''er was anxious in her heart.

    "Don''t panic, given Young Master''s stature, he knows what he''s doing." Yu Hudie was the most calm.

    Inside the secret room.

    Qinchuan was sitting cross-legged, with Yin Yang Qi emanating from his body, filled with endless vitality as well as a vast aura of death, his skin lustrous and translucent, and his whole being radiated a brilliant light.

    At this moment, he seemed like a deity or demon from ancient times.

    "The Innate Bones have finally awakened successfully!"

    Qinchuan exhaled deeply, having added water of life from the ancient times and a Divine Fragment refined into an Awakening Pill. It not only successfully awakened all the bones in his body but also brought his Innate Bones, which he had not fully cultivated in his past life, to perfection.

    Each bone in his body had transformed successfully, and now his Innate Body had also awakened the pupils, marrow, and bones, completing one third of the process.

    Next up, the breakthrough to the Life Spring Realm!

    Unlike ordinary cultivators, Qinchuan found advancing through realms as simple as drinking water.

    Countless cultivators went through great difficulties, comprehending Dao Magic, perceiving the grand Dao, tempering their Divine Souls and Flesh, and trying to break through, but Qinchuan always suppressed his own cultivation level to prevent his realm from advancing too quickly.

    Qinchuan channeled his Dao Magic, with the mana circulating within him targeting the Life Spring for a breakthrough.

    Simultaneously, Ji Huo''er and the others also noticed the aura that emerged once again from the secret room.

    Realizing what was happening.

    "Big brother is breaking through to the Life Spring Realm!"

    Qinchuan''s understanding of the Dao Magic and realms had reached a heaven-defying level, and his breakthrough process was incredibly smooth.

    Life Spring Early Stage!

    Life Spring Intermediate Stage!

    Life Spring Late Stage!

    Due to the awakening of the Innate Bones, his body''s boundless Dao Magic propelled him directly to the peak of the Life Spring Realm before he stopped.

    He did not continue to assault the realm but suppressed his cultivation level once again.

    Although the Life Spring Secret Realm Spiritual Treasure had appeared long ago and might have already been taken, he still held back.

    Three days later.

    With a creaking sound, the door of the secret room opened, and Qinchuan walked out. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the eyes of Ling Xian''er and the others, a sharp gleam flashed: "Young Master Qin has grown much stronger again, crossing an entire Great Rank from the peak of the Dao Palace directly to the Life Spring Realm Peak!"

    What they did not know was that this was still a result of Qinchuan intentionally suppressing his power; otherwise, he could have advanced even further.

    "Big brother, you''ve finally left seclusion!"

    Ji Huo''er hopped around joyfully.

    "What major events have happened in the past month?" Qinchuan asked, ruffling Ji Huo''er''s hair.

    "Don''t mess up my hair, it stunts growth!"

    Ji Huo''er protested.

    "This past month, indeed, a few major events took place!"

    Ling Xian''er and Yu Hudie also stepped forward.

    "The two central arrays in the outskirts of Flying Swallow City have been completely constructed, and it is confirmed that one of the formations can transmit sound, while the other Great Formation can transport people."

    Yu Hudie was the first to speak up and report.

    Qinchuan nodded his head.

    "These two Great Formations will be enough to control the entire Divine Wilderness in the future, and since those people from the Divine Realm have intervened, it is indeed time to establish them now," he said.

    "By the way, how is the battlefield between the Jiuxiang, Taiyuan, and Great Yan Three Kingdoms?" Qinchuan asked.

    "A cease-fire has been called between the Three Kingdoms!" Yu Hudie answered.

    "Cease-fire?"

    Qinchuan was taken aback, the news was indeed beyond his expectation.

    The Three Kingdoms were each backed by three alliances from the Divine Realm, involved in their future existence. How could they suddenly cease fire!

    Before Qinchuan could ask further, Yu Hudie answered his question.

    "The news of the Bronze Stone Coffin has spread, and cultivators from the Dongju Continent have all started heading overseas. The commanders of Taiyuan, the Innate King of Jiuxiang, and the Three Martial King of Great Yan have each withdrawn from their troops and headed overseas, that''s why their armies remain stationed in place, confronting each other from a distance."

    "Hmm?"

    Qinchuan wondered, all three army commanders have abandoned the campaign and are heading to Crystal Mountain?

    He had anticipated the spreading news about the Bronze Stone Coffin''s whereabouts.

    But the fact that all three commanders ceased fighting and rushed to Crystal Mountain to compete for the coffin was unexpected.

    Having obtained the crystal from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, Qinchuan naturally guessed what was inside the Bronze Stone Coffin, but the three Ancient Kingdoms and the forces behind them were surely unaware.

    Although the Bronze Stone Coffin was mysterious and could escape the lock of a Great Emperor, it still didn''t seem crucial enough to cause all three commanders to stop fighting and rush to Crystal Mountain.

    The struggle between the Three Kingdoms was in fact a proxy war of three major alliances in the Divine Realm. Without a mandate from the three alliances, the three commanders would not easily leave their armies.

    Now that the commanders have suddenly left their armies and the Three Kingdoms have called a cease-fire, all rushing to Crystal Mountain.

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but ponder silently, "The three alliances must have found something!"

    Suddenly, a thought struck Qinchuan, and he realized, "Damn it, the sages'' tomb!"

    Nine great secrets are scattered across the Four Great Continents of the Divine Wilderness, and in the Dongju Continent, apart from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and Dao Palace Secret Realm, the last one is the sages'' tomb.

    If the three alliances have breached the sages'' tomb, they must have discovered the secret of the Crystal Core. If they discovered the secret of the Crystal Core, they would naturally understand the importance of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    That would not make it hard to explain why the three Ancient Kingdoms abandoned the battlefield and all three commanders rushed to Crystal Mountain.

    "What news has come from the sages'' tomb where the Spiritual Treasure appeared in the beginning?" Qinchuan asked urgently.

    "That''s exactly the next matter I was about to discuss." Yu Hudie paused for a moment, her beautiful eyes moving, not understanding how the news from the sages'' tomb was related to the cease-fire of the Three Kingdoms, and said, "A Spiritual Treasure appeared in the sages'' tomb, caused by the emergence of a Bronze Spring. Countless sages entered into the eyes of the Bronze Spring and found a transparent Crystal Core within.

    After months of fighting and killing, a cultivator named Xue Ling seized the Crystal Core.

    After Xue Ling took the Crystal Core from the eyes of the Bronze Spring, the sages'' tomb turned into bits of fragments, slashing through the void and disappearing into chaos, a small world, completely vanishing."

    "Just as I thought!"

    Qinchuan''s eyes flickered sharply, this Xue Ling must be tied to the forces behind the three Ancient Kingdoms.

    Qinchuan became resolute; these major events happening in Dongju Continent seemed to all be connected to the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    "It seems the secret of this Crystal Core is becoming increasingly known to others, it can no longer be concealed!"

    "How did the things I ordered before I went into seclusion turn out?" Qinchuan changed the subject and suddenly asked.

    "According to Young Master''s instructions, the spirit butterflies have all been sent to the Tianyuan Royal Family, Burning Heaven Sect, and Thousand Fox Mountain. The news has long been returned, and without explicit instructions from Young Master, your subordinate did not dare to act rashly."

    As she spoke, Yu Hudie released three spirit butterflies from her hands.

    With a gesture from Qinchuan, the messages brought by the three spirit butterflies were collected.

    Within the spirit butterflies, the spiritual messages from the Burning Heaven Ancestor, Mei Qian''er, and another powerful elderly person were clearly transmitted.

    "Very good! Very good!"

    A sly smile appeared on Qinchuan''s face, and the next moment, he said to Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    "Let''s go to Crystal Mountain!"

 Chapter 515 - 515: Going Out to Sea

    The bronze stone coffin was known to have flown out of the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and all cultivators under the heavens knew that it likely contained the spiritual treasure within the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    Therefore,

    once the news that the bronze stone coffin had flown to Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island spread, numerous cultivators from around the world, from saints to members of the Dao Palace, set off for the Endless Sea Domain at the same time.

    Qinchuan and his two companions controlled their magical treasures and left Flying Swallow City, slowly heading east.

    It wasn''t that Qinchuan wasn''t in a hurry, primarily because he couldn''t speed up even if he wanted to. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Red Luan had been dispatched to protect Xiao Yu, and the twin-winged demon tiger that had followed from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was under Qinchuan''s guidance, concentrating on forming a new physical body.

    Even Yu Hudie had other urgent matters to attend to and had returned to Tianyuan Nation. A great battle was about to unfold on Crystal Mountain, one that could change the political landscape of Dongju Continent, so Qinchuan had asked her to rush back to Tianyuan and wait for the right moment to coordinate with Li Zhi.

    He could only control the magic artifact himself and hurry on his way.

    After leaving Flying Swallow City and traversing the continuous Hemu Grassland to the east, then crossing the hundred-thousand mountain range, the trio took a full twenty days to finally arrive at a small village called Qinyu Village.

    This place was a port on the Dongju Continent for sailing eastwards into the sea, and it was also the closest village on the Dongju Continent mainland to Divine Demon Island.

    The Endless Sea Domain was dangerous and terrifying, with various demons, fierce beasts, treacherous spatial rifts, and extreme weather conditions within the sea.

    If one had not reached the realm of the holy, even the most peripheral sea area was a place these cultivators were reluctant to set foot in.

    However, once reaching the Holy''s Realm, the mana inside one''s body was continuous and unending, allowing them to traverse Dongju Continent from east to west without rest.

    Therefore, under normal circumstances, not many cultivators would step foot in this small village.

    But recently, due to the news of Crystal Mountain, this small village was now overcrowded.

    Many cultivators below the Saint Realm chose to rest here, including those from the Myriad Manifestation Realm and the Immortal Platform Realm, and even Qinchuan and the others spotted two elderly men from the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    In comparison, the trio of Qinchuan, one from the Life Spring Realm and two from the Dao Palace, were quite inconspicuous.

    "Two immortals, are you also planning to head to Crystal Mountain?"

    A young man in a brocade jade robe approached the three and asked by the seaside.

    "Exactly, might you two also be headed to Crystal Mountain?"

    Ji Huo''er blinked her lively eyes, full of life and spirit.

    "Of course. The Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island has the bronze stone coffin. All the cultivators here are getting ready to go to Crystal Mountain."

    "Since the Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island is located in the central area of the Endless Sea Domain, it is exceptionally dangerous, and with the boundless sea area where mana is hard to sustain, it is better to have more people accompany us.

    Would the two immortals be interested in joining us? We have experts from the Dragon Transformation Realm accompanying us, ensuring that you both can reach Crystal Mountain safely."

    After talking for so long, this fellow finally showed his true colors.

    "Big brother, should we join them?" Ji Huo''er tilted her head and asked. In these twenty days, the three of them had been controlling the magical artifacts by themselves, which was indeed quite draining. If there were a few people to accompany them, it would be much easier.

    However, before Qinchuan could speak, the young man in brocade clothes hurriedly said again, "We are only short of two more."

    After saying this, he turned his back on Ji Huo''er and the others, giving Qinchuan a rather unkind glance full of threatening implications.

    "But, there are three of us, aren''t there?"

    Ji Huo''er said, tilting her head.

    "This... The space in this flying magical treasure is limited. Accommodating seven people is already the extreme limit. Our party is five, and at most, we can take two more immortals. If this elder brother gets on, I''m afraid there will be no room left."

    The young man in brocade clothes showed a troubled look and hesitated in his reply.

    Qinchuan remained silent, knowing that having two immortals by his side could inevitably lead to such situations.

    He wasn''t quite angry yet.

    "Then forget it, we''ll set out to sea on our own." Ji Huo''er shook her tiny head like a rattle-drum.

    "Big brother, let''s go!"

    Ji Huo''er huffed, having figured that this guy was up to no good.

    "Hey, fairy, don''t go. Don''t rush off, although the space in the magic artifact is small, there''s still a way if we squeeze in a bit!"

    ...

    The next morning arrived early.

    The small village began to buzz with activity as many cultivators who had arranged beforehand started their sea voyage, heading towards the Endless Sea Domain.

    Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er, and Ji Huo''er also met up with the man dressed in brocade and a jade robe, along with five others.

    "Is this the ''small space'' you mentioned that can only fit seven people?" Ji Huo''er and the others stood upon a giant jade disc, which was so vast it could accommodate not just a mere eight, but even eighty people with ease.

    "Cough... this is thanks to Senior Chen Bei, who personally refined his Holy Spirit Battle Weapon for travel," Yang Ling said with a straight face without a hint of embarrassment.

    Ji Huo''er huffed again but said no more.

    "How could my Holy Spirit Battle Weapon only accommodate seven people?" Chen Bei, oblivious to the earlier conversation among the group, proudly declared upon hearing their discussion.

    Besides the brocade and jade-robed youth, Yang Ling, and the Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator, Chen Bei, there were three others accompanying Qinchuan and his group.

    One of them was named Zhang Hui, with a simple and honest face, and had reached the Immortal Platform Realm.

    Another was called Qian Wu, a corpulent man with squinty eyes that oozed a lecherous aura; he was also an Immortal Platform Realm cultivator.

    The last one was all sharp and severe, like a razor-edged sword, named Ying Feng, also a cultivator of the Immortal Platform Realm¡ªastonishingly, a killer from the Shadow Hall.

    At first glance, it indeed seemed like Qinchuan and his two companions were of the lowest realm.

    On the first day, the group flew over the boundless sea. Since they were still in the outer region of the sea area and because a Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator''s qi was leaking, most sea creatures dared not cause any trouble.

    Everyone passed the first day safe and unharmed.

    On the second day, it was Yang Ling''s turn to refine the magic artifact for travel.

    Yang Ling took out a red feather fan from his storage space, which grew upon encountering wind, instantly expanding to nearly the size of the jade disc.

    "It''s actually another Holy Spirit Battle Weapon!"

    Chen Bei, Zhang Hui, and the others were mildly surprised; Yang Ling was merely at the early stage of the Immortal Platform Realm, yet he possessed a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon.

    Holy Spirit Battle Weapons were incredibly rare, and even most cultivators of the Dragon Transformation Realm might not have one.

    It was not surprising that Chen Bei owned a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon since he was at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, only a step away from entering the Saint Realm.

    But Yang Ling was only in the Immortal Platform Realm.

    Zhang Hui and Ying Feng, who had reached the peak of the Immortal Platform Realm, were still using Spiritual Artifacts. Only Qian Wu was using a King-level Battle Weapon, falling short compared to Yang Ling.

    Sensing the peculiar gazes from the others, Yang Ling straightened up and puffed out his chest, immensely proud.

    He hadn''t intended to use this Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, but with two fairies beside him, he couldn''t resist showing off.

    "Brother Qin, may I ask what magic artifact you''ll be using? To accommodate eight of us, you''ll need at least a Spiritual Treasure-level magic artifact!

    You better not wait until we five have had our turns to progress, and when it''s your turn, you don''t have a suitable magic artifact for transportation. If that happens, don''t blame us for throwing you into the sea," Yang Ling pompously and sarcastically said to Qinchuan.

 Chapter 516 - 516: Harbor evil intentions

    "Hmph, it''s just a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, look at how smug he is!"

    Qinchuan had become Ji Huo''er''s main support, and in her heart, his importance could almost be compared to the grandmother of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    Seeing Yang Ling actually making sarcastic and scathing comments about Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er didn''t even wait for Qinchuan to speak before she took the lead.

    "Hehe, little girl, don''t aim too high. It''s already quite impressive to possess a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon."

    Qian Wu, short and chubby with layers of fat on his face, had attempted to strike up a conversation with the two ladies earlier, but Ji Huo''er ignored him completely, leaving him quite irritated.

    Now, seeing Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, two fairy-like ladies, following a cultivator of the Life Spring Realm like Qinchuan and even defending him, he felt quite displeased.

    His eyes, gleaming with lecherous light, ogled Ling Xian''er from head to toe and said, "In the world of cultivation, magical treasures are graded from low to high as Mortal Instruments, Mysterious Crystals, Spiritual Treasures, Kingly Battle Weapons, and Holy Spirit Battle Weapons.

    As for stronger ones above these, there are Dao Artifacts, which, if you aren''t born with one, you will likely never get to own in your lifetime.

    This Holy Spirit Battle Weapon is the strongest magical treasure we common cultivators can come across, and even that is something you can only come by but not seek. Such treasures can''t be bought with Mysterious Crystals, only obtained through chance encounters.

    My family, Qian Wu, is wealthy beyond measure, with tens of millions of Mysterious Crystal fortune, and my realm has even reached the mid-stage of the Immortal Terrace, yet I only wield a Kingly Battle Weapon."

    Chen Bei, the old man with the Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, was very satisfied and proud. However, when he heard Ji Huo''er speaking with such disdain, saying it was ''just'' a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, he immediately felt disgruntled, feeling looked down upon by a junior.

    He couldn''t help but snort coldly, "Hmph, you ignorant girl, since you don''t think much of the Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, I wonder what level of magical treasure you use. Why not show it off and enlighten this old man?"

    The Fox Clan is unable to refine magical treasures, instead relying on the power of their divine souls and physical bodies to fight enemies.

    Ji Huo''er pouted her lips: "This girl doesn''t use magical treasures!"

    "Hehe, so you''re just an ignorant girl after all. I thought you might have some impressive magical treasures. Turns out you''re all talk!"

    The crowd misunderstood Ji Huo''er''s point, thinking her magical treasures were of low grade and that she was too embarrassed to show them.

    Chen Bei said disdainfully.

    "But it doesn''t matter, after all, a young lady of the Dao Palace Realm having a Mysterious Crystal is not bad either!"

    "Hmph, although I don''t use magical treasures, big brother does, doesn''t he?"

    Ji Huo''er said haughtily, glancing sideways at everyone.

    "The magical weapon in big brother''s hand, even if you five combined your efforts, wouldn''t come close!"

    She was extremely proud, as if Qinchuan possessing a Supreme Magical Instrument made her feel glorified.

    She knew well that Qinchuan had two Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts in his possession.

    Furthermore, the divine weapon Qinchuan had forged on that day had attracted Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation. Although she wasn''t present because she was receiving a legacy, she had heard about it later, and just the weapon that brought down the Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation wasn''t something the five of them could compare with.

    However, she had not realized that as soon as she said this, the expressions of the five individuals in the scene changed slightly, even Zhang Hui and Ying Feng, who had previously been silent, frowned.

    This was a blatant challenge to all five of them!

    Zhang Hui, with a hostile expression, turned to look at Qinchuan.

    "It appears that Young Master Qin is also a master of hidden depths? According to Miss Huo''er, the magical treasure used by Young Master Qin must be extraordinary, I wonder if you could let us have a look."

    Ying Feng, with a cold aura, looked indifferently at Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan just smiled faintly and gently shook his head, "No matter the level of magical treasure, it is after all an external object. On the path of cultivation, the most important aspect is one''s own cultivation level. If one''s self is not strong enough, what good is possessing a divine artifact? It would only end up being a wedding dress made for someone else."

    Standing atop the flying fan, he had no interest in Ji Huo''er and the others'' comparisons.

    "Hmph, turns out you''re just another one with an inflated ego! Without a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, why put on an act? Who do you think you are? A mere Life Spring Realm cultivator, and you''re even lecturing us?"

    Qian Wu squinted his eyes and said with a spit.

    It was obvious.

    They believed that Qinchuan didn''t have any high-level magic artifacts, so they deliberately said so.

    "I indeed do not have a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon!" Qinchuan shook his head.

    Qinchuan wasn''t lying; after all, the lowest he had were half-step Supreme Dao Artifacts, and Holy Spirit Battle Weapons simply weren''t worthy of his attention. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The crowd, not understanding Qinchuan''s meaning, burst into hearty laughter.

    "Truly, it''s the ignorance of juniors that is without fault."

    "So it''s just another fool trying to act important!"

    Yang Ling sneered, his words seemingly earnest but laced with ridicule, "There''s no shame in not having a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon; after all, even a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm could only acquire such a level of treasure through a fortunate coincidence."

    That day, the sky above the ocean gradually began to witness the appearance of some minor fierce beasts, though they were mostly Eighth Rank or Ninth Rank mortal beasts. Occasionally, a couple of Second Rank or Third Rank spirit beasts would appear, and the Dragon Transformation Realm master Chen Bei could easily slay them with a single Divine Skill.

    The second day passed.

    "Qinchuan, you will take control of the magic artifact on this third day!"

    At this moment, Yang Ling said eagerly.

    "There are eight of us here; at the very least, we need Spirit Level magical treasures. Since you don''t have a Holy Spirit Battle Weapon, you should at least have a Spiritual Artifact, right?"

    The remaining four tacitly agreed with Yang Ling''s proposal, all while looking at Qinchuan with odd smiles on their faces.

    Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders, expressing his regret, "I don''t have a Spiritual Artifact."

    "What, you don''t even have a Spiritual Artifact?" Yang Ling shrieked, his expression immediately turning quite unfriendly.

    Yang Ling''s demeanor turned severe, his tone cold, "If you don''t have a Spiritual Artifact, then we can''t continue to carry you for free."

    Qinchuan smiled faintly, indifferently stating, "Spiritual Artifacts, Holy Spirit Battle Weapons, and the like are not worthy of this young master''s attention."

    As soon as Qinchuan''s words fell, the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone whistled out, transforming into a vast Thunder Pool that filled the sky and appeared under everyone''s feet, holding them aloft.

    The powerful presence of a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact spread out, washing over the five people''s faces.

    "This... this... is this a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact?"

    For a moment, Yang Ling''s jaw dropped in amazement, his eyes filled with disbelief.

    The other four were just as incredulous.

    "It seems like this is indeed a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!"

    Ying Feng was also tremendously shocked.

    "How is this possible? You are merely at the Life Spring Realm; how could you possess a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact?"

    "No, that''s not right. Within the Dao Magic aura of this Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, there are Dharma Patterns of an Emperor''s Law; it has been refined and nurtured by a Great Emperor! This is actually a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact that a Great Emperor has refined!"

    Chen Bei, with his higher realm, was more knowledgeable and could tell the quality of the artifact.

    At this moment, everyone''s gaze towards Qinchuan changed.

    Only to hear Qinchuan at this time muttering to himself, "This Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone isn''t usually of much use, but it seems to be pretty decent for travel!"

    The crowd, hearing this, collapsed in disbelief once again.

    "What nonsense is this kid talking about? A Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact is of no use? Only good for travel?"

 Chapter 517 - 517: Seizing the Treasure

    After a brief moment of shock,

    the next instant, Chen Bei, Yang Ling, and the other three exchanged glances.

    Unlike before, their eyes were now filled with greed and ruthlessness.

    "Does this kid not understand the principle that wealth should not be flaunted? A mere Life Spring Realm cannot secure the treasure securely!"

    The innocent are guiltless, but he who carries a jade is at fault!

    At this moment, each of them wanted to claim the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in Qinchuan''s hands as their own.

    In this group, Chen Bei''s cultivation level was the highest; he had reached the Peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, as good as half a step into the Holy''s Realm.

    The remaining four, including Yang Ling, were all at the Immortal Platform Realm. If they were to contest for Qinchuan''s magical treasure, Chen Bei would undoubtedly pose the greatest threat.

    Therefore,

    Unbeknownst to them, Yang Ling and the other three had positioned themselves in one spot to the right of Qinchuan and his two companions.

    Chen Bei stood alone to the left of Qinchuan.

    In this way, the five of them had Qinchuan and his two companions completely surrounded.

    "Hmph, what do you all want?"

    Ji Huo''er, with sharp eyes, noticed the atmosphere in the field had turned somewhat fierce.

    Yet she showed not the slightest fear and, shaking her small fist, reproached them angrily.

    Ling Xian''er had an elegant grace, clad in white like snow, her brows and eyes picturesque. Now she also spoke coldly, "What is it, the five of you at least are at the Immortal Platform Realm trying to bully the less with more numbers, is that it?"

    Qinchuan gave the others a sidelong glance, with a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, "Treasures may entice the heart, but you also need to be alive to enjoy them!"

    His eyes blazed like lightning, as if another dazzling thunderbolt shone within, he swept a cold gaze over the five, "Don''t tell me you bunch of worthless shrimps actually think you can fight this young master?"

    "Haha, naive!"

    "This kid really is arrogant¡ªspeaking with the tone of someone at the Peak Life Spring Realm as if he''s at the peak of the Holy Realm!" Qian Wu''s face twitched uncontrollably as he half-squinted his eyes and swirled them towards the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone beneath everyone''s feet.

    "Although I don''t know what kind of dumb luck you''ve had, to obtain a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor, it''s definitely not a magical treasure that should belong to your strength." Yang Ling looked towards Chen Bei from a distance.

    Chen Bei gave a self-satisfied smirk. Being at the Peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, he had absolute power among the group and was supremely confident in acquiring the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    He held his head high and said, "Boy, hand over your Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact obediently, and I swear on my Peak Dragon Transformation Realm cultivation, I''ll spare your life and ensure you safely reach Crystal Mountain."

    Qinchuan gave the others a dismissive look, "Tsk, tsk, how the times have changed, indeed, times have changed¡ªsince when can a Dragon Transformation Realm clown be so arrogant?"

    "Humph! Courting death!" As Qinchuan repeatedly mocked them, Chen Bei could no longer hold back. With a cold snort and dazzling Dao magic, a palm imprint headed towards Qinchuan Town: "Great Sun Netherworld Palm!"

    Qinchuan snorted coldly, and suddenly, the Thunder Pool stirred, and from its midst, two purple balls of lightning converged, attacking the palm imprint in the void.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    The collision of the palm imprint and the lightning balls released a brilliant divine light, causing the palm imprint to dissipate into nothingness.

    The Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone trembled and then flung Chen Bei and Yang Ling along with the others downwards.

    Chen Bei and the others were quick to react; with a whoosh, each produced their own magic treasure, transforming into five figures surrounding Qinchuan.

    "Good! Worthy of being a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, although the Dao magic within the artifact is not yet complete, it''s enough to annihilate my Silver Moon Wheel instantly!"

    A glint flashed in Chen Bei''s eyes; he hadn''t expected his palm strike to be blocked by the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone.

    The stronger the Supreme Dao Artifact, the more excited he became.

    "This Supreme Dao Artifact is mine!"

    After speaking, a harsh light flickered in Chen Bei''s eyes. He lashed out with a palm, the void trembled, and the surrounding Dao magic condensed under his palm imprint, striking towards Qinchuan once again.

    "Zhang Hui, Ying Feng, Qian Wu, we''re not as strong as Chen Bei. We must work together to seize the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, and we''ll discuss how to divide the treasure afterwards!"

    Seeing the situation, Yang Ling also spoke.

    "Indeed, we should!" Ying Feng and the others nodded in agreement.

    Having said that, Yang Ling produced a bone fan, which quickly enlarged as he fanned the heavens and the earth. It gleamed with a crystalline, jade-like brilliance, like a silver dragon bursting forth, and he directly fanned it towards Qinchuan and Chen Bei.

    Clearly.

    Compared to Qinchuan, he was more wary of the Supreme Dao Artifact falling into Chen Bei''s hands.

    If the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was still in Qinchuan''s possession, the four of them still had a chance to snatch it away; once it landed in Chen Bei''s hands, their chances would be much slimmer.

    Therefore, his fanning motion was more of an impediment to Chen Bei.

    In Zhang Hui''s hands appeared a copper ruler, flickering with a dim light, sweeping out just the same.

    In Qian Wu''s hands mysteriously appeared a golden counting bead, and Ying Feng gave a nod, his whole person instantly vanishing into the void.

    "Humph, a bunch of despicable folks! Do you really think I''m a vegetarian?"

    Ji Huo''er shouted angrily, flames erupting behind her. A four-tailed Fire Fox Dharma Aspect condensed in the void, spewing flames capable of burning everything in the world. It was like an extremely fiery dragon, fiercely blazing towards Qian Wu.

    She had long detested Qian Wu, who kept leering at her and her sister disciples with a sleazy look.

    "Hoo¡ª"

    Ling Xian''er was not to be outdone. A slight movement in her sea of consciousness, her divine soul, caused a ripple of strange void waves to emanate from her, rippling outwards.

    The very next moment, Ying Feng''s figure dropped straight out of the void.

    "Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques!"

    Caught off guard, Ying Feng was hit by Ling Xian''er''s Art of the Divine Soul and nearly fell into the sea.

    "You... who are you?" Ying Feng looked at Ling Xian''er in astonishment.

    The divine soul is mysteriously profound, and divine soul magical treasures are already extremely rare. Secret techniques related to the divine soul are even scarcer on the continent.

    This woman actually possessed a spiritual soul secret technique!

    But at that moment, no one answered him. Ling Xian''er, clad in white and with hair like a cascading waterfall, took on the appearance of a White Fox, with dazzling light blooming like a tide. The power of her divine soul grew stronger and stronger, as her physical body flew out with an overwhelming force, aiming to kill Ying Feng.

    Her power of the divine soul was strong, but her physical body was equally extraordinary. However, she mostly relied on her spiritual soul secret techniques to resolve battles, and this was the first time she used her physical strength.

    Although Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er were powerful, at this moment, they only had the cultivation level at the peak of Dao Palace, while Ying Feng and the others were already at the Immortal Platform Realm, a difference of three major realms.

    As she made her move, she utilized her strongest offensive technique.

    "Humph, little girl, since you are seeking death, don''t blame me for being ruthless!" Ying Feng snorted coldly and vanished into the void once again.

    "Kill!"

    At this moment, everyone on the field sprung into action!

    Ling Xian''er and Ying Feng were embroiled in battle, while Ji Huo''er was bombarding Qian Wu with divine abilities.

    Though Ying Feng and Qian Wu were at the Immortal Platform Realm, both being loose cultivators without the backing of a major sect, their divine skills and movement techniques were somewhat inferior.

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er, possessing spiritual soul secret techniques and hailing from Thousand Fox Mountain, had more solid foundations from a young age. Furthermore, they recently received a divine inheritance, which caused their strengths to surge once more.

    Therefore, despite the three-realm difference, the two sides were evenly matched for the time being.

    Unexpectedly, it was Qinchuan who was having the easiest time fighting Chen Bei, Yang Lin, and Zhang Hui.

    He had been prepared to go all out and use the Chi Yue Spear, but he found that Yang Ling and Zhang Hui, although ostensibly attacking him, were subtly obstructing Chen Bei''s Dao Magic. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    For a time, Qinchuan was at ease, delighted to see the infighting. He even managed to spare a glance towards Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er''s fight.

 Chapter 518 - 518: Sea Battle

    "Xian''er, that''s not how you use that move!"

    As Qinchuan leisurely contended with three enemies, he even found time to start instructing Ling Xian''er and the other.

    "Thank you, Young Master!" Ling Xian''er exclaimed, suddenly having an epiphany.

    Every time Chen Bei unleashed his Divine Skills towards Qinchuan, it was terrifying and shocking, yet Qinchuan''s speed was extremely fast. Appearing to stroll leisurely, he managed to narrowly avoid each attack.

    Chen Bei was somewhat annoyed, but also a bit solemn.

    "This youngster, clearly at the Life Spring Realm, an entire three Realms lower than me, even if he is a prodigy, I should be able to suppress him with all my might, yet I can''t do anything about him?"

    Although astonished by Qinchuan''s strength, he was even more irritated by what Yang Ling and the other were doing.

    Though they were outwardly attacking Qinchuan together, they were hindering his attacks at every turn. Otherwise, with the power of the three of them, they would have captured Qinchuan without a single round.

    How could he not understand the thoughts of Yang Ling and the others?

    "Zhang Hui, Yang Ling, are you two seeking death?"

    Chen Bei''s anger made his beard bristle, and he suddenly bellowed fiercely.

    "Elder Chen, what do you mean by that? We are competing fairly, what''s wrong with that?"

    As Yang Ling stimulated his Fist Shadows to attack Qinchuan, he actually blocked Chen Bei''s Divine Skills halfway through.

    "Courting death! If this is how it is, then don''t blame me for being merciless." Chen Bei''s expression turned cold as he summoned the White Jade Wheel in his hand, intending to suppress all three of them at once!

    "Damn! Chen Bei is infuriated!" As Yang Ling realized what was happening, he shouted at Qian Wu and Ying Feng, "What are you two doing? Can''t you even deal with a mere Dao Palace Realm cultivator?"

    Yang Ling and the others had calculated well, four against one Chen Bei. Even if they couldn''t kill him, it would be enough to prevent him from obtaining the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    But despite all their calculations, nobody expected Ji Huo''er''s and Ling Xian''er''s combat capabilities to be so formidable.

    Defying a gap of three Realms, they were forcefully holding back Qian Wu and Ying Feng.

    Now, if Zhang Hui and Yang Ling were to face Chen Bei alone, they would likely be in grave danger.

    Qian Wu and Ying Feng felt irritable and anxious inside, "What kind of monsters are these two girls? I am already going all out, but just a bit short of suppressing them!"

    At this moment, Chen Bei had already summoned the White Jade Wheel, and the terrifying aura of the Holy Spirit Battle Weapon swept out.

    And just then, suddenly, a change occurred.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    "Hiss¡ª"

    At that moment, a series of faint sounds started emanating from the previously calm sea surface.

    The hissing, mournful cries came from the seabed, and in no time turned into ghostly wails, so desolate and eerie.

    "What''s happening at the bottom of the sea!"

    Sensing the sudden change from the seabed, at that moment, everyone ceased fighting, stood apart, and formed into three groups, warily watching each other.

    After two days and nights of relentless travel, they had now entered the region of the Endless Sea Domain. Danger could arise at any moment, and they dared not be careless.

    Not just the group with Yang Ling, even Chen Bei looked solemn, staring at the sea with tension.

    The next moment, the previously tranquil sea suddenly exploded without any signs.

    "Bang", "Bang", "Bang"

    Suddenly, countless Sea Demon Beasts burst forth.

    From the sea emerged innumerable fierce beasts with silver scales shining and wings on either side, they soared into the sky, blocking out the sun, and surrounded Qinchuan, Yang Ling, Chen Bei, and the other five in a circle.

    Upon the boundless sea, a massive creature, as large as a mountain, a Triple-Eyed Golden Toad slowly emerged from the water.

    "Damned humans, time and again you come to my domain, disturbing my peaceful cultivation, truly deserving death!"

    The Triple-Eyed Golden Toad''s voice was deep and resounded like thunder, exploding in everyone''s ears.

    "We''re doomed! It''s a Sea Fierce Beast!"

    Yang Ling''s face turned pale as he shouted loudly, "We were just fighting on the sea surface, how could we attract so many sea beasts?"

    He didn''t know, it turned out that the Three-Eyed Golden Toad had been cultivating for tens of thousands of years and had reached the ninth level of perfection in the Spirit Stage. It had been in closed-door cultivation recently, preparing to break through to the legendary Divine Beast Realm, which was equivalent to the Holy''s Realm among humans.

    But he never expected that during this time, the news of the Bronze Stone Coffin appearing in Crystal Mountain spread, attracting countless cultivators to Crystal Mountain.

    If these cultivators had simply passed by without incident, it would have been fine, but some might have started a fight right there in the sea domain, just like the battle that unfolded today.

    In fact, most cultivators passing through the sea domain, even if they did fight, wouldn''t affect the demon beasts living below the sea.

    It was akin to countless cultivators passing by a normally quiet mansion, with many of them starting to fight right in front of the cave dwellings.

    This was also an extremely trivial matter since the fight took place outside the mansion and didn''t affect his cave dwelling.

    If this had happened on an ordinary day, the Three-Eyed Golden Toad might have turned a blind eye to it.

    However.

    By an unfortunate coincidence, the Three-Eyed Golden Toad''s breakthrough had failed.

    The failed breakthrough not only meant it didn''t ascend to the ranks of Divine Beasts but it also sustained a hidden injury, making another attempt at a breakthrough an indefinitely distant prospect.

    This angered it tremendously. With nowhere to vent, it came out of closed-door cultivation only to find Qinchuan and the others fighting fiercely above the mansion.

    It immediately found an outlet for its rage and summoned its subordinates to launch a massive assault.

    "These sea beasts are everywhere, are we going to die here?" Qian Wu''s face muscles twitched.

    The scene before him was far too horrifying.

    "Kill! Slaughter all these disrespectful human cultivators!"

    The eyes of the Three-Eyed Golden Toad shot out rebellious and ferocious light as its voice echoed throughout the entire sea domain.

    It fully directed its rage from the failed breakthrough onto Qinchuan and the others.

    "Charge!"

    "Kill these detestable human cultivators!"

    All the sea beasts, flapping their silver wings, swarmed towards the group.

    "Audacious fierce beasts! Normally, you only dare to hide at the bottom of the sea, and today you even dare to attack me."

    "Watch me slay this three-eyed toad first!"

    A jade wheel flew out of Chen Bei''s hand, instantly growing in size and transforming into a clear and sparkling White Jade Wheel Plate.

    As far as the eye could see, countless sea beasts surged forward.

    He knew that all these sea beasts obeyed the Three-Eyed Golden Toad, and by slaying the toad, the teeming sea beasts would naturally retreat.

    This was their only way out today.

    With this strike, he used one hundred percent of his strength, giving it his all.

    By this time, countless fierce beasts had already charged over. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Bang¡ª"

    The jade wheel descended, crushing countless sea beasts into minced flesh, their blood spattering across the sky.

    He wanted to carve a path through the tide of sea beasts and press towards the Three-Eyed Golden Toad.

    "Hm? These low-rank spirit beasts, they''re actually stronger than those on land?!"

    The next moment, Chen Bei realized something was amiss.

    In front of him, a dense mass of scale-armored sea beasts with wings, mostly Second Rank and Third Rank spirit beasts, and a few Fourth Rank spirit beasts, faced him.

    But as soon as he started fighting, he found that these dense masses of spirit beasts were generally a whole realm stronger than those on land.

    Although it was only a gap of one realm, he immediately felt that his speed at tearing through these underlings had slowed considerably.

    With the White Jade Wheel Plate swinging three times, from the south of the sky to the north of the sea, pressing down from above the Nine Heavens, three assaults by the wheel turned the entire sea domain into a sea of blood, with countless corpses floating on the surface of the sea.

    But like the sea beasts that were not afraid of death, as soon as one group died, another immediately surged up. He wanted to get close to the Three-Eyed Golden Toad and directly slay it, but after three rounds of attacks, he had not advanced a step.

    At this moment, from all around them, covering the Eight Desolates, were sea beasts clad in shimmering scale armor.

 Chapter 519 - 519: Battle with Sea Beast

    At this time, not only was Chen Bei deeply trapped in the midst of the beast tide.

    On another front, Yang Ling, Zhang Hui, Qian Wu, and Ying Feng were also surrounded by countless fierce sea beasts.

    The four stood apart, forming a Four-Cornered Formation. At the center of the formation, a five-colored divine light bloomed, transforming into a gigantic creature as large as a Divine Peak. With each strike, the creature pulsed with Dao Magic and swept away a wave of fierce beasts.

    But these fierce beasts were endless, inexhaustible, and although they were as insignificant as ants in the eyes of the four, their sheer numbers were overwhelming.

    One fell, another followed.

    The four looked around and saw the entire sea surface filled with shimmering scales.

    At that moment, all sea beasts were in motion, their shadows everywhere, accompanied by the hissing sounds of deep combat.

    Qian Wu''s golden counting beads grew with the wind, instantly becoming as large as stellar meteorites, radiantly golden, flashing with dazzling light. With one sweep of the bead, countless fierce beasts fell.

    His face turned pale, confronted with the dense and overwhelming assault of fierce claws, a chill rose in his heart.

    Now.

    Although the swarm of beasts could not break the great formation or injure them, they also couldn''t break out from the unceasing tide of sea beasts.

    Moreover, they were trapped in the endless sea of beasts. Even if they wanted to run, they couldn''t break through.

    "Are we going to die here?"

    At this moment, this terrifying thought couldn''t help but emerge in the minds of Qian Wu and the others.

    "Yang Ling, let''s join forces for now and take down this toad first,"

    Chen Bei called out from afar at this time.

    Yang Ling and the others, under great pressure, heard Chen Bei and immediately responded in a loud voice, "That''s right, this three-eyed golden toad might be a lord of a hundred miles, otherwise it wouldn''t have so many minions. Neither of us can defeat the other, perhaps together we can kill this fierce beast!"

    Immediately after, Dao Magic flew out from both sides. Chen Bei offered up the White Jade Plate, casting a shadow over the sky. Yang Ling unfolded the bone fan, and a Bone Dragon roared into existence, shaking its head and tail as it charged out, over a hundred zhang long. It exhaled Dao Magic, breathing out a chilling deathly aura, surrounded by swirling black mist.

    Ying Feng, Qian Wu, and Zhang Hui also offered up their magical treasures, continuously bombarding the front.

    The two sides aimed to converge.

    "Hmm? Those three juniors are not dead yet?"

    At this moment, Chen Bei glanced at Qinchuan and the others.

    Facing the wave-like beast tide, even Chen Bei was somewhat unable to withstand it, and he thought that Qinchuan and the other two, with the highest being in the Life Spring Realm, should have been torn to shreds by these sea monsters by now.

    But he was startled to see that Qinchuan and the others were standing firm. They were stationed atop the Heavenly Metamorphosis Inkstone, with lightning capable of rending the void continuously striking out from the Thunder Pool.

    With each flash of Lei Mang lightning, countless sea beasts were pierced through, their physical bodies exploding, with blood and fragments of flesh falling from the void.

    Qinchuan stood on the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, like a War God with dazzling Thunder Blades striking out incessantly, mercilessly grinding down the sea beasts approaching them.

    He stood on invincible ground.

    "This Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact is truly formidable; it can keep them alive even in such a situation!"

    Seeing this situation, avarice flared even more in Chen Bei''s eyes.

    "This Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, I must have it." He made up his mind. He naturally assumed that it was the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact keeping Qinchuan and the others alive, thus enabling them to survive.

    But the most important task at hand was to deal with the three-eyed golden toad.

    Finally, after Yang Ling and Chen Bei slaughtered countless sea beasts, they successfully met up.

    "Set up the formation!"

    Chen Bei''s eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance as he spoke in a deep voice.

    Then.

    Chen Bei leapt into the Four-Cornered Formation, and the five of them stood in the position of the Five Elements. The five-colored divine lights of green, purple, red, blue, and green overflowed continuously, with Great Dao Rune Patterns soaring into the sky. The sea water churned, and the islands shook. This was an extremely formidable formation for a five-person joint attack.

    The next moment, heaven and earth began to boil, and the five-colored divine light surged out incessantly.

    The divine light of five colors scattered in all directions, instantly transforming this region of the world into a riot of colors.

    "Zi zi zi¡ª"

    When the multicolored radiance met the fierce beasts, another barrage of sounds erupted, and yet another large swath of sea beast bodies burst open, torn to fragments, their blood spurting out.

    In an instant, the sea area had turned into a human purgatory; the sea water became bloodstained, and at a glance, it was as though it had descended into a blood sea, truly terrifying and chilling.

    The five set the formation, and the two powerful forces combined were indeed much stronger than before. They actually began to break through the encirclement of sea beasts and were making their way towards the direction of the Jin Chan.

    At that moment, a green glow flickered in the enormous pupils of the distant Three-Eyed Golden Toad.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    Suddenly, the Three-Eyed Golden Toad let out a rustling hiss, the sound mournful.

    Upon hearing this hissing sound, the fierce beasts that were continuously charging into battle suddenly stopped.

    The next moment, the sea beasts retreated like the tide, receding in all directions.

    In no time at all, the sea beasts had withdrawn a hundred yards away; in this space, only Qinchuan''s group of eight and the massive Three-Eyed Golden Toad remained.

    "Why have they suddenly retreated again?"

    Ji Huo''er, engrossed in the heat of battle, suddenly noticed that the sea beasts around her had retreated and couldn''t help but ask.

    "Are these sea beasts leaving?" Yang Ling and the others also saw a glimmer of hope.

    Although the five had joined hands, they were not a hundred percent confident they could escape unscathed from the tide of sea beasts.

    These creatures were completely fearless of death. If the sea beasts were to attack continuously as before, they would eventually run out of strength.

    Seeing the sea beasts retreating, although they did not understand the sea beasts'' intentions, the anxiety in their hearts finally dissipated. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But the next moment, Chen Bei immediately sensed something was amiss.

    "No, these sea beasts are forming an array!"

    Those retreating sea beasts didn''t return to the seabed. Instead, they began to converge and assemble in an orderly fashion in the void.

    The sea beasts, as if under command, soon formed a tremendous array in the void.

    This was an array comprised of countless sea beasts.

    As the formation took shape, the void vibrated, tide surged, and colossal waves rose from nowhere, filling the world with a chilling aura of slaughter.

    It was an array of unspeakable terror.

    "How is this possible? How could this horde of low-level sea beasts know how to set an array?"

    Chen Beixiu had the highest cultivation level and the broadest knowledge. He knew that the world of fierce beasts was not like the human cultivators'' world. Most of these fierce beasts only practiced with their physical bodies, and few could devise arrays for cooperation amongst them.

    But at that moment, there was no one to answer his doubts.

    The Three-Eyed Golden Toad was at the center of the Great Formation of Sea Beasts. Visibly, waves of brilliance surged from the formation like channeling green waves, converging upon the body of the Three-Eyed Golden Toad.

    Immediately after, the aura of the Golden Toad''s body was seen to climb incessantly.

    "Insolent human cultivators, you will ultimately pay the price for your disrespect!"

    The Three-Eyed Golden Toad bellowed, and with that, its body swelled, its throat bubbling and emitting a gurgling sound.

    The Three-Eyed Golden Toad gathered mana, bolstered by the mana from the formation, and its surrounding aura continued to escalate.

    The next moment the sky dimmed and the firmament itself started to shake, a terrifying Dao Magic aura undulated and meandered, shrouded in a hazy green Qi.

    It was preparing to unleash a heaven-shaking strike!

 Chapter 520 - 520 The Mighty Three-Eyed

    "This is bad! His attack has gathered the power of the Great Formation, strong enough to crush mountains and overturn seas. We''re no match for him!"

    Far away, Chen Bei''s face was pale and his voice trembled with immense fear.

    The aura of the Three-eyed Golden Toad kept rising at this moment, resembling a fierce sun hanging high in the sky, emitting a terrifying and blinding light.

    "It''s over, we''re really going to die here!"

    Yang Ling and the others also realized this, their hearts filled with shock.

    Chen Bei and the others had faces as gray as death.

    A group of fierce beasts using formations was clearly beyond their capability; now everyone had been locked on by the Three-eyed Golden Toad.

    The group wanted to activate their movement techniques, desperately trying to flee the place, but the terrifying pressure emitted by the formation weighed on their shoulders, feeling like a mountain of a hundred thousand pounds, making their limbs shudder and leaving them utterly unable to escape from there.

    "Am I going to die here?" Chen Bei was filled with fear and dread inside. Facing the threat of death, he couldn''t stay calm.

    He had practiced cultivation all his life, already reached the peak of Dragon Transformation, and was on the verge of entering the Holy''s Realm; yet in the face of the terrifying power of the Formation, he was so powerless.

    How could he not understand how this group of Sea Beasts could set up a formation?

    The fat man Qian Wu''s cheeks twitched, and he even closed his eyes in despair.

    Yang Ling and the others weren''t faring any better, overtaken by fear and panic.

    Even the normally fearless Ji Huo''er showed a rare seriousness.

    But when she looked towards Qinchuan, she saw him still with a calm and composed expression, as if everything was under control, which gave her some peace of mind.

    Just at the moment when the Three-eyed Golden Toad was about to launch its attack, at that time, a "hiss" suddenly emanated from Qinchuan''s mouth.

    The sound made by Qinchuan was very similar to the sounds that the Three-eyed Golden Toad and the countless Sea Beasts had made before.

    If not for seeing with their own eyes, everyone would have thought that the noise came from those Sea Beasts, not Qinchuan.

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s sound, even the enlarged eyes of the Three-eyed Golden Toad flashed with disbelief.

    Subsequently, the aura on its body started to rapidly recede.

    At the last moment, the Golden Toad actually stopped.

    "What... what''s going on?"

    "Why did it suddenly stop?" Chen Bei, Yang Ling, and the others narrowly escaped calamity, beads of cold sweat appearing on their foreheads.

    "It seems to be this kid!"

    Among the group, Ying Feng might not have had the highest cultivation level, but being from Shadow Hall, he was the calmest in the face of life-threatening danger. He personally witnessed the change in the Three-eyed Golden Toad''s eyes after hearing that strange hissing language from Qinchuan.

    It was as if Qinchuan had spoken some words that the Three-eyed Golden Toad understood.

    "Qinchuan, he seems to be able to speak the Sea Tribe beast language!"

    Indeed, the Three-eyed Golden Toad was also deeply shocked, and with it, a glimmer of uncertainty and doubt.

    The voice that Qinchuan spoke earlier was truly not a simple imitation of a Sea Beast, but instead the beast language of the myriad species of the sea.

    Qinchuan had only said one sentence.

    "Little tadpole, if you continue to make a move, don''t blame this young master if you lose your life!"

    A strange light passed through the eyes of the Three-eyed Golden Toad before it too made a hissing sound and asked in the Sea Tribe''s beast language, "Who are you? Why can you speak the beast language of our Sea Tribe?"

    ```

    The Human Race is the main race among the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, and the language of the Human Race is the universal language used by all races. In addition to their own racial languages, other races, upon reaching a certain stage, can also learn the language of the Human Race.

    For example, the sea clans within the myriad races are able to learn the human language after reaching the Fifth Rank as spirit beasts.

    Naturally, when humans reach a certain realm, they can equally learn the languages of the Wan Clans. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, for the Human Race to learn the language of the Sea Clan, one must be at least at the Holy''s Realm.

    This young man is clearly a cultivator of the Human Race at the Life Spring Realm, which is still far from the Holy''s Realm. How could he speak the Sea Beast language?

    "Who this young master is, you, a junior, are not qualified to know, but you can surely go back and ask your family''s ancestors, if that lame old toad isn''t dead yet!"

    Qinchuan cleaned out his ears and spoke unhurriedly.

    "I have spoken so much to you today out of consideration for that old toad. If you truly wish to make a move, don''t blame this young master for not warning you."

    "You!" As Qinchuan''s words fell, the Tri-eyed Toad''s face drastically changed, and he became furiously enraged.

    This child was truly insolent; he had been cultivating for tens of thousands of years and was a Ninth Rank spirit beast, only a step away from stepping into the ranks of a Divine Beast.

    Yet this arrogant human dared to call him a junior.

    Not only that, but this guy was also disrespectful to the elder toad.

    "Scoundrel! You''re courting death!"

    That Tri-eyed Golden Toad swelled in size again, and under the empowerment of the Sea Tribe''s Great Formation, a terrifying pressure emanated from it.

    "Qinchuan, what... what did you say to agitate him again?"

    Chen Bei also realized that Qinchuan was conversing with the Tri-eyed Golden Toad.

    He was just relieved that he had temporarily escaped a calamity, but unexpectedly, the previously good-natured conversation between the man and the toad took a turn, and the next moment, the Golden Toad became enraged again, intent on tearing everyone to pieces.

    The Golden Toad spoke human language, the thunderous voice booming as if the Thunder God from the Nine Heavens was beating on drums, exploding right next to everyone''s ears, causing everyone to feel their eardrums buzzing.

    Immediately, the Golden Toad opened its gaping maw, an Abyssal Maw, from which a horrifying green glow spewed forth, emitting a nauseating, fishy stench.

    "It''s over, it''s over, this guy has gone mad again. Qinchuan, what exactly did you say? He had just calmed down!"

    Chen Bei and the others looked towards Qinchuan, wanting to know what he had just said.

    Meanwhile, Qian Wu, in panic, shouted, "Elder Golden Toad, this young man indeed was disrespectful, and he uttered some rude words just now. That was not our intention at all. The guilty has a head, and the debt has a master, if the elder wishes to kill him alone that would suffice; we truly did not intend any offense to the elder."

    But the Golden Toad obviously had no intention of paying him any heed.

    Qinchuan''s expression was cold, his whole demeanor ethereal, as though he possessed a demonic allure, with golden light twinkling in his eyes and Thunder Pool churning under his feet, crackling and exploding, shooting out in all directions.

    The Chi Yue Thunder Spear appeared in his hand at an unknown time, and he stood with the spear across his chest, his hair flying, as the tangible Asura''s murderous intent shot out, filling the entire world.

    A man and a toad, a massive battle was on the verge of erupting.

    And at that moment, the seafloor shook violently once more.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    Suddenly, the vast sea area slowly split open from the center, as though a piece of Blood Jade was being sliced open by a sharp blade right down the middle.

    The sea surface parted, and a Tri-eyed Golden Toad emanating dazzling golden divine light leaped out from the fissure.

    This Tri-eyed Golden Toad appeared old and frail, with withered skin like dead leather.

    The elder Golden Toad''s aura was like a rainbow, with unfathomably deep cultivation. Chen Bei and others looked from afar, and the figure was like the Abyss created by the split sea surface.

    "That is... that is... a mighty old Golden Toad from the Tri-eyed Toad clan!"

    ```

 Chapter 521 - 521: The Master of the Emerald Waters Cave

    ```

    "What level of power is this?" Seeing yet another person emerge from the sea bottom, Yang Ling was terrified.

    What terrified Yang Ling even more was that he couldn''t see the other''s strength or realm!

    "I can''t see the strength of this old toad either!" Chen Bei swallowed hard, disbelievingly said.

    "What, even with your Dragon Transformation Peak cultivation level, you can''t see through that old toad''s cultivation level?" Zhang Hui was horrified.

    If Chen Bei, already at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm, could not discern the other''s cultivation level, it meant that the old toad''s cultivation level was at least at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm. That is, the old toad was at least a fourth-rank Divine Beast! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Among our group, the highest level we have is the Dragon Transformation Realm, and with the Sea Tribe''s Great Formation, this young toad was already enough to deal with us all; with the arrival of an old toad, we no longer have a sliver of a chance.

    What have we done to deserve the attention of a fourth-rank Divine Beast acting personally?

    In that moment, Yang Ling, Chen Bei, and the others fell completely into despair.

    But the next moment, the old toad''s actions turned out to be beyond everyone''s expectations.

    After surfacing, the old toad transformed into a streak of light and, without saying a word, brought down a huge claw, "bang", the old toad''s giant claw struck the swollen-headed young toad.

    "What is this old toad doing? It seems to be teaching a lesson to the young toad?!"

    If the old toad''s admonishing of the young toad was only unexpected to Yang Ling and the others,

    The old toad''s next move completely overturned everyone''s worldview.

    After a slap on the young toad''s head and the ensuing sizzle, the old toad went straight to Qinchuan.

    The old toad spoke in the human tongue, "I did not know the young master was visiting; my apologies for not welcoming you from afar!"

    Although the old toad had not yet reached the transformation level, it was still evident from his every word and deed that he was extremely respectful.

    "What!"

    "This old toad is showing such respect to that kid?"

    Chen Bei and the others watched with utter shock.

    "What is this situation? This kid is merely at the Life Spring Realm, yet the old toad, being at least a fourth-rank Divine Beast, is showing him such respect! Could their relationship be reversed?"

    "Could it be that Qinchuan has known this old toad for a long time? What astonishing background does Qinchuan have?"

    "Could he be the scion of some super sect?"

    "But which sect''s descendant would even make a fourth-rank Divine Beast fear him like that?"

    "Could he be a descendant of the Imperial Family?"

    "No, even if he were a descendant of the Imperial Family, the old toad should not be fearful!"

    At this moment, Chen Bei and the others were highly speculative, thinking many thoughts.

    Qinchuan stood tall and proud, showing indifference to the reverent old toad.

    Qinchuan simply asked, "Who are you?"

    The old toad prostrated and said, "To inform the young master, my name is Hong Xu, I am the third-generation descendant of the elder Hong Xin, and the current Mansion Master of the Green Water Mansion."

    "He... he... he is actually the Mansion Master of the Green Water Mansion!"

    From a distance, Chen Bei and the others heard the conversation clearly, Chen Bei''s face changed dramatically, showing a look of horror and even greater shock.

    "Green Water Mansion? What place is that?"

    ```

    Yang Ling had never heard of the reputation of the Azure Water Grotto Mansion and asked in a low voice.

    "On the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, there are four continents, separated by endless seas.

    Within these boundless waters, countless fierce beasts have also formed numerous powers.

    This Azure Water Grotto Mansion is a super power closest to the Dongju Continent, controlling one quarter of the waters east of Dongju. Its strength is comparable to the four ancient kingdoms of Dongju Continent.

    The master of this Azure Water Grotto Mansion is equivalent to the emperor of the four great ancient kingdoms!"

    Chen Bei''s voice trembled as he spoke; although he had reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, he felt like an ant in the presence of such a colossal force.

    "What! Such a significant background?"

    Yang Ling, Qian Wu, and the others were shocked and filled with dread.

    "No wonder that little gold toad could command such a multitude of low-rank sea beasts to besiege us! It turns out this little toad is equivalent to a prince of the imperial family."

    At that moment, Chen Bei and the others were thoroughly chilled with fear.

    What was even more unimaginable to them was,

    If this pair of large and small gold toads belonged to the Azure Water Grotto Mansion, then what was Qinchuan''s identity? Why would even the old gold toad treat him with such respect?

    Qinchuan glanced at the old gold toad, a trace of a cold smile appearing on his face, "Hmph, you''re lucky to have arrived in time; otherwise, if your offspring had made their move, that little toad would most likely have lost his life!"

    "The identity of the young master is the highest level secret of our clan. Little Jin was unaware that the young master had arrived, we hope the young master will be magnanimous and forgive his offense this time," the old gold toad, detecting the chill in Qinchuan''s tone, begged for mercy over and over again.

    "The ignorant are not guilty; since it was an unintentional offense, let him take these shrimp soldiers and crab generals and scram!"

    Qinchuan, not intending to deal with these fierce beasts, said indifferently.

    "Yes, yes! Thank you for your mercy, young master!"

    The old gold toad thanked him repeatedly, and then with a shout of anger, he scolded the little gold toad, "You foolish thing, why haven''t you scrammed yet!"

    Although the little gold toad was a descendant of the old gold toad, the old gold toad had numerous offspring, and he was a distant and unfavorably treated one. When the old ancestor became angry, how could he dare say more? Casting a wary glance at Qinchuan, he obediently slinked away and submerged back into the sea.

    "Is the young master preparing to go to Crystal Mountain?" Seeing that Qinchuan was not overly blaming, Mansion Master Hong Xu then ingratiatingly asked.

    "In these waters, my sea beast clan can move faster. Would you like me to take the young master for a ride?"

    The Azure Water Grotto Mansion he controlled didn''t extend to the vicinity of Crystal Mountain, but the news of the bronze stone coffin had caused a great stir, enticing countless human cultivators to cross the waters. Thus, Hong Xu had naturally received the news early on.

    "Indeed, there is something the young master needs inside the bronze stone coffin of Crystal Mountain!" Qinchuan nodded. "With a large number of cultivators from Dongju Continent converging on Crystal Mountain, the young master is not in a hurry to rush there; let them fight it out for a while first."

    In the next moment, he changed the subject, "However, there is another matter that I wish for Mansion Master Hong to handle."

    "Does the young master mean to borrow the power of the Azure Water Grotto Mansion?" Qinchuan implied his intent, and Mansion Master Hong instantly understood, "If the young master has any needs, the Azure Water Grotto Mansion will certainly assist to the fullest!"

    "I will return to the mansion at once to gather my subordinates and head for Crystal Mountain to await the young master''s arrangements!"

    His eyes flashed with a green glow; he clearly saw that Qinchuan''s cultivation level was only at the late stage of the Life Spring Realm.

    But beneath this Life Spring Realm body, he vaguely sensed a terrifying aura of fierce and evil qi. He naturally did not believe that Qinchuan''s true strength was only at the Life Spring Realm.

    He reckoned that Qinchuan must have already ascended to the Divine Realm and was now simply returning to the Lower Realm.

    Now that Qinchuan revealed such a cultivation level, he must not want to expose his true identity. Thus, Mansion Master Hong immediately thought that Qinchuan wanted to use the Azure Water Grotto Mansion''s hand to compete for the Spiritual Treasures appearing at Crystal Mountain.

    As Mansion Master Hong was about to make his preparations to leave, Qinchuan called out to him.

    "Hold on!"

 Chapter 522 - 522: Lying Prostrate Everywhere

    Qinchuan called out to Hong Xu and spoke again.

    "Now on Crystal Mountain, apart from numerous cultivators, numerous Great Emperors have also gathered. I am afraid your Black Water Cave Mansion alone won''t be of much help.

    Take this jade token bearing my orders and personally visit Black Water Cave, Azure Dragon Palace, and Weak Water Mansion to request their joint attendance at Crystal Mountain."

    As he said this, Qinchuan sealed a strand of Divine Sense within a jade token and tossed it to Hong Xu.

    "What! There are Great Emperor-level powerhouses descending upon Crystal Mountain?"

    Upon hearing this, Hong Xu was startled and jumped. He knew Crystal Mountain was swarmed with countless cultivators and had even detected the presence of Supreme Saints and Quasi-Emperors.

    But he had yet to discover any Great Emperor-level powerhouses.

    Hong Xu did not know that Great Emperors stay loftily above and that beings from the Divine Realm had interfered. Although Crystal Mountain had been bustling lately, it still involved only minor skirmishes between ordinary cultivators, which is why he had not detected the presence of any Great Emperors.

    That is why he had agreed to Qinchuan''s request so swiftly.

    After hearing about the presence of Great Emperor-level powerhouses, he immediately started to worry.

    "Young Master, these cultivators with the Great Emperor''s cultivation¡­" Hong Xu''s face showed a hint of hesitation.

    His Black Water Cave Mansion, along with the other three forces of Black Water Cave, Azure Dragon Palace, and Weak Water Mansion, had at best Quasi-Emperor-level strength.

    If it were Thousand Fox Mountain or Burning Heaven Sect, upon hearing a Heavenly Emperor had arrived, they would not hesitate.

    However, the four forces including Black Water Cave Mansion were not initially followers of Qinchuan. The two parties merely had some interactions, and the four forces owed Qinchuan some favors.

    Therefore, Hong Xu was somewhat hesitant at this moment.

    Qinchuan knew what he was worried about and once again said indifferently, "Rest assured, you don''t have to confront a Great Emperor. With your shrimp soldiers and crab generals, even if you wish to take on a Great Emperor, you wouldn''t have the slightest chance of victory. Your four forces have long resided in the deep sea and have other uses.

    Besides, I seem to recall I only passed down the first part of the Huaqing mental method last time, didn''t I? Once this matter is over, I will personally transmit the remaining part to the other three families."

    Upon hearing this, Hong Xu''s expression changed.

    Having lived for hundreds of thousands of years, he naturally knew that the Huaqing mental method was exchanged from Qinchuan during a transaction by the ancestors of the four great forces.

    This Huaqing mental method was the collective mental method of the four great forces, and it was by relying on this method that they became invincible in this sea region.

    Regrettably, this mental method was incomplete, only possessing the upper part and lacking the lower part.

    But still.

    Merely with the upper part of the mental method, the four forces could control this sea region, and if they could obtain the complete mental method, the strength of the four forces would surely experience a tremendous boost.

    And perhaps, it might even break the embarrassing situation of no cultivator from the four forces breaking through to Great Emperor Level.

    Hearing that they wouldn''t have to confront a Great Emperor personally and that they could obtain the lower part of the legacy mental method, and moreover, if his four forces could repay the favor they owed from the past, he was naturally extremely willing.

    Immediately he cheerfully agreed with a "Yes," then dived into the sea, heading towards the three great mansions to persuade those forces to take action.

    With Hong Xu''s departure, tranquility returned to the surroundings.

    Only then did Qinchuan turn his head, looking at Chen Bei and the rest with a detached gaze.

    Before Qinchuan could speak, the five people could no longer hold back, kneeling on the ground one after another, with fear and terror on their faces.

    "Ah! Young Master Qin, please spare our lives!"

    "Young Master Qin, please spare us, we were blinded by greed and even thought about scheming against Young Master Qin. We hope for your immense generosity to forgive us!"

    The five of them each prostrated themselves upon the magical treasure, relentlessly kowtowing, with cold sweat streaming down their faces.

    Although they still did not understand where Qinchuan''s true prowess lay, merely on the basis of a casual remark from Qinchuan, the Mansion Master of Black Water Cave had repelled numerous sea beasts and treated him with great respect.

    Moreover, from listening to the conversation between the two, it was not only the Black Water Cave that was at Qinchuan''s command, but all four major powers of this sea domain were also at his beck and call.

    The five had no longer any hint of underestimation in their hearts, and even had boundless reverence.

    "Just what kind of monster have we provoked?"

    A few threads of mockery and disdain appeared in Qinchuan''s eyes, "This young master originally wanted to interact with you all as an ordinary cultivator, but I never imagined that what I attracted was covetousness, even daring to covet the idea of my magical treasure.

    Weren''t you still striking at this young master just now? How come you''re kneeling now?"

    "Young Master Qin, I¡­we dare not anymore! Even if you lent us a hundred times the courage, we would not dare to make a move against the young master again!" said Chen Bei, trembling.

    This Qinchuan, though seemingly harmless to humans and animals and indeed only at the Life Spring Realm, was not a gamble they were willing to take.

    At this moment, he had figured it out: Qinchuan was surely the Young Master of some hidden power, perhaps even a humanoid fierce beast from the bottom of the sea.

    The vastness of the Divine Wilderness was no surprise; the sea area above the Divine Wilderness was even more expansive than the land, and the situation was far more complex. He had heard that there were humanoid fierce beasts in the sea area of Nanchi Continent, capable of swimming freely under the sea.

    If that were the case, then it wouldn''t be difficult to explain why the old golden toad was so respectful toward Qinchuan.

    When the young master of a superpower takes a sea voyage, he is bound to have numerous lifesaving means. It''s possible that Qinchuan has some powerful weapon on him that he has not yet used.

    By then, Chen Bei had already imagined Qinchuan as some sort of humanoid fierce beast from the sea domain.

    "Hmph, weren''t you arrogant just now? Feeling afraid now?" sneered Ji Huo''er, pouting her lips and speaking from a position of superiority.

    "Big Brother, I think these guys have done no small amount of killing and looting in the past. Just kill them and be done with it!"

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er raised her Embroidered Fist, intimidating the crowd and causing Yang Ling and the others to continuously kowtow for mercy, as if their heads would break from the force.

    "Hmph, your attitude of admitting your mistakes is not bad, this young master is in need of a few people to speed up the journey, I will spare your lives for the time being!" Qinchuan declared.

    "Thank you, young master, thank you, young master!"

    Chen Bei and the others were grateful, finally letting out a sigh of relief, each wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads, feeling as if they had just walked away from the gate of hell.

    "However, if you want to keep your lives, you must not reveal a single bit of what you have seen and heard today, or it will surely bring about fatal disaster."

    "Yes! Yes! We dare not!" Having picked up a lifeline, they naturally knew what they should and should not say.

    Qinchuan waved his hand, and five prohibitions surged into the minds of the five individuals. He planted prohibitions in the Divine Sense of each person.

    ...

    Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, and the others resumed their journey. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, this time, there was no need for Qinchuan to drive the magic artifact on their journey, nor did any of the group dare to have Qinchuan drive the magic artifact any longer.

    Joking aside, when even the Mansion Master of the Black Water Cave treated him with respect, how could they dare to have Qinchuan hasten the journey?

    Even now, they felt it was a tremendous honor to be able to journey alongside Qinchuan.

    Throughout the subsequent journey, as they progressed deeper into the Endless Sea Domain, there were no further attacks by sea beasts.

    Initially, on the first day before they had ventured deep into the sea domain, they had been attacked by sea beasts. Now, further within, they hadn''t encountered even a single fierce beast.

    The group came to understand that all of this must surely be related to the Mansion Master of the Black Water Cave.

 Chapter 523 - 523 Heavenly Serpent Formation

    Along the way, the sea was calm and the breeze gentle; Qinchuan seldom enjoyed such leisure as he sat cross-legged.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were both exceedingly excited; having lived in the continuous mountain ranges of Thousand Fox Mountain since their childhood, this was their first time at sea, and they were curious about everything around them.

    Especially Ji Huo''er, who was lively and loved to move around, would occasionally leap into the sea, transforming into a petite and alluring mermaid, swimming alongside the sea beasts.

    These beasts had already been instructed not to attack Ji Huo''er.

    Yang Ling and the others, on their journey, did not dare to entertain any more foolish thoughts, focusing only on steadily making their way.

    As they proceeded deeper into the sea, perhaps due to the quieter surface, there were gradually more travelers using magical treasures to head toward Crystal Mountain.

    There were groups of three to five cultivators under the saint level, as well as individual saints traversing the ocean alone.

    Upon reaching this place, pairs and small groups of cultivators once again allied and traveled together, because the closer they got to this area, the more dangerous it became.

    Ten days later, one could see many cultivators on the sea surface, moving in the same direction, having gathered at one spot.

    That day.

    Chen Bei unfolded the sea map in his hands and said with a grave voice, "In one more day, we will arrive at Divine Demon Island!"

    Qinchuan and his eight companions proceeded toward Divine Demon Island for half a day with great momentum.

    At that moment.

    The seated Qinchuan suddenly opened his eyes wide, his gaze sharp as lightning; his Innate Pupils shot out a bolt of lightning as he looked toward the end of the sea domain.

    "What''s wrong?"

    Ling Xian''er, who was standing by his side, noticed Qinchuan''s abnormal reaction.

    "Nothing, I just sensed that there is an acquaintance ahead who is in a fight," Qinchuan said, waving his hand dismissively.

    "A fight? Where is it?"

    Chen Bei and the others in another part of the magical treasure space also heard the two''s conversation.

    The five of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

    "It''s calm ahead, not even a single sea beast in sight, where would the fight be coming from?" Qian Wu''s fat body shook as he squinted his eyes toward the distance, asking in confusion.

    "Senior Chen, have you sensed any traces of a fight?"

    Chen Bei too was puzzled, concentrating before shaking his head and saying, "My soul can perceive the sea within a thousand li. The visibility is clear over the sea here, so within a thousand li, if there is a fight, we should be able to see it with our own eyes."

    "Could it be beyond a thousand li?" Ying Feng was solitary and arrogant by nature, and spoke rarely, always getting straight to the point.

    While the others were talking, they were shielding Qinchuan and the two girls from their discussion; Chen Bei still looked towards Qinchuan cautiously, lowering his voice to say, "I find it unlikely! This lad is very likely a humanoid fierce beast from some superpower within the Endless Sea Domain, but judging from how he acted just now, his true strength appears to be only at the Life Spring Realm.

    How is it possible for a cultivator in the Life Spring Realm to sense a fight happening thousands of li away?"

    Although the five people were subservient to Qinchuan, because of Qinchuan''s cultivation level being at the Life Spring Realm, they were clearly not fully convinced.

    "He''s right, the battle is indeed thousands of li away. If you continue at your current speed, in another hundred breaths'' time, you should be able to see it!" At that moment, Qinchuan''s indifferent voice reached the ears of the five.

    "Hmm?"

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    Chen Bei and the others were taken aback, then exchanged glances, simultaneously harboring the same question in their minds.

    They had clearly set up a Soundproof Barrier.

    Qinchuan seemed to see through everyone''s thoughts and said indifferently, "It''s not that this young master intends to eavesdrop on your conversation, but the soundproof barrier you five set up is too rudimentary and ineffective against me."

    What Qinchuan said was indeed the truth, it wasn''t that he deliberately eavesdropped on their conversation, but rather his soul was so powerful that their voices naturally reached his ears.

    "Young Master Qin... He has been listening to us all along, so on our journey..."

    Chen Bei and the others were again filled with trepidation, having conversed with each other like this throughout their journey.

    At the same time, they couldn''t help feeling a touch of relief, thankful they hadn''t spoken ill of anyone in secret.

    After a brief lapse of composure, Chen Bei and the others removed the soundproof barrier.

    Chen Bei continued to pilot the White Jade Plate, moving forward for another hundred breaths of time.

    Indeed, at the edge of one''s vision over the sea, black dots emerged, surrounded by dazzling bursts of divine light.

    "As expected, someone is engaged in conflict!"

    At this moment, Chen Bei and the others held even more admiration and curiosity for Qinchuan''s strength.

    "Could it be that this Young Master Qin is not in the Life Spring Realm?"

    Chen Bei and the others indulged in wild guesses and suspicions.

    ...

    At the edge of the sea domain.

    A giant light screen cascaded from the heavens, spanning the entire ocean, with dark fog meandering over it, adding a touch of mystery.

    On either side of the light screen, an immense number of cultivators with powerful Dao Magic were gathering.

    Dongfang Zhen stood outside the light screen, glowing with light, with a luminescent Unmovable King sitting within the sea of consciousness inside his body, casting a Buddha light that illuminated all, radiating with sacred mysteries.

    "Who are you? Why do you block our path into this sea domain?" Dongfang Zhen asked in a loud voice, his presence as impressive as a rainbow, and his Buddha''s light ethereal.

    Ever since Dongfang Zhen switched allegiance from the Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom to Tianyuan Nation, and benefited from the Unmovable King mental method left by Qinchuan within the Imperial Family, his strength had made rapid progress. In just a few months, he had broken through from the Dao Palace Realm to the early stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm.

    After advancing to the Myriad Manifestation Realm, he realized that quiet cultivation would hardly help him progress further in a short time, so he bid farewell to the Eldest Prince and left to gain experience.

    While on his way to the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, he suddenly heard that Spiritual Treasures of the Dao Palace Secret Realm had appeared in Crystal Mountain, so he gathered a few companions and headed to Divine Demon Island.

    But.

    What he did not expect was that after traveling for twenty whole days, having faced countless dangers, and just as they were about to reach Crystal Mountain on Divine Demon Island,

    They were intercepted by the group of cultivators before them.

    These cultivators formed a line, arranging themselves along the light screen into the Heavenly Serpent Formation, with no less than a thousand people.

    In this force of a thousand cultivators, the least was at the Myriad Manifestation Realm, and the strongest had reached the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    However, it was strange that these people, though they had clashed with them, only held everyone back outside the light screen without killing anyone.

    "Within this Divine Demon Island, a Spiritual Treasure has emerged, now occupied by us. No one who is not of the Imperial Family may enter this place!"

    The maiden at the center of the Heavenly Serpent Formation, ethereal as an immortal, her eyes sparkling with spirit, spoke. After finishing, she paused briefly before adding coquettishly,

    "Boy, don''t be ungrateful. I advise you to leave this place quickly. It''s only because I''m in charge of the formation that your lives are spared. If my senior sister arrives later, she''s not as easy to talk to as I am. Whether you can leave here alive is still a question."

    "Bullshit! Which nation''s Imperial Family do you belong to, acting so arrogantly and even reaching out to this ocean?"

    Next to Dongfang Zhen, a rugged-looking man cursed loudly.

 Chapter 524 - 524 Gongsun Liu

    The man who spoke was named Ma Kongxing, and his Cultivation Level had already reached the Intermediate Stage of the Immortal''s Realm.

    Ma Kongxing had a rough appearance and a fiery temper, compounded by the fact that he came from the Fiery Sky Lineage and practiced its Cultivation Technique, which made him even more impulsive.

    He had already been unable to bear being attacked without reason by that young girl leading the formation, and hearing her words now only made him more infuriated.

    "Everyone knows that the jurisdiction of the four great Imperial Families only extends over the Dongju Continent, and beyond this sea area, naturally, there are other sea domains and cave dwellings under different jurisdictions. Even the Imperial Families can''t control this far. Who do you think you are, daring to block my way?"

    Ma Kongxing''s words won approval from many of his fellow travelers.

    Outside the light screen, numerous Cultivators said in agreement, "Exactly, which Imperial Family are you from to be so overbearing?"

    The brilliant and beautiful young girl frowned at Ma Kongxing''s words, which seemed to make her very uncomfortable.

    Seeing this, a middle-aged woman dressed in a cyan-grey robe by her side moved gracefully, her feet stepping in intricate patterns as she charged over with an extremely strange movement technique.

    "Slap," "Slap"

    Before Ma Kongxing could react, he felt a sharp pain on both his cheeks.

    The middle-aged woman was extremely fast and her movement technique elusive; Ma Kongxing couldn''t react in time.

    By the time he had reacted, the middle-aged woman had already flashed back into the formation.

    "What, the Holy''s Realm!"

    Outside the light screen, the eyebrows of many Cultivators rose in surprise.

    This middle-aged woman had actually reached the Late Stage of the Holy''s Realm.

    "You should know that before you, those who attempted to forcefully enter this place were all killed. My princess is merciful and doesn''t wish to create slaughter, so she simply drove you away.

    Yet you are so ungrateful, arguing nonstop, and even insulting the princess. You truly deserve a beating."

    "You..."

    Ma Kongxing, covering his swollen cheeks, was both angry and shocked.

    Angry because the other side was too bullying, shocked because there was a presence of the Holy''s Realm in the opponent''s ranks.

    Why would a Holy visit the Crystal Mountain to fight for the treasures within the Bronze Stone Coffin instead of coming here?

    Dongfang Zhen''s heart skipped a beat.

    "Is this... the Flying Swallow Art?"

    Having served both Taiyuan and the Tianyuan Royal Family, he naturally had broader experiences, and he clearly recognized that the middle-aged woman had used the Flying Swallow Art upon breaking out of the formation.

    "Are you from the Great Yan Royal Family?"

    The young girl who claimed to be a princess glanced at Dongfang Zhen.

    If you have some insight, I am indeed the Dao Spirit Princess Gongsun Yan of the Flying Swallow Royal Family. Leave quickly if you know what''s good for you, otherwise when my elder sister arrives, none of you will be able to leave!"

    "Dao Spirit Princess Gongsun Yan!"

    Upon hearing this name, everyone was stunned once more.

    "It''s actually her!"

    If one were to talk about the most talented and powerful among the younger generation in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, it would undoubtedly be Gongsun Liu.

    Gongsun Liu, who was just over thirty years old, had already reached the Early Stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm, enjoying a certain reputation throughout not only the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom but also the entire Dongju Continent.

    Some even speculated that within two hundred years, Gongsun Liu could break through the Dragon Transformation Realm and step into the Holy''s Realm.

    Besides Gongsun Liu, the next most reputable was this Gongsun Yan.

    Gongsun Yan began cultivating at the age of six, broke through the limits of a Martial Artist by the age of eleven to reach the Early Stage of the Dao Palace Realm, and now at eighteen, she was already at the Early Stage of the Immortal''s Realm.

    Her rate of cultivation was hardly inferior to that of Gongsun Liu.

    Thus, whenever people brought up Gongsun Liu, they would also mention Gongsun Yan.

    "Who would have thought that even she would come to this place!"

    Dongfang Zhen clasped his hands together in greeting.

    "It turns out to be the renowned Sister Gongsun Yan! I am Dongfang Zhen, a disciple of the Tianyuan Royal Family. I wonder if Sister could make an exception and allow us to enter Divine Demon Island."

    Although Dongfang Zhen was much older than Gongsun Yan, in a world where cultivation reigned supreme, he still addressed Gongsun Yan as ''Sister''.

    "The Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, Dongfang Zhen?"

    Gongsun Yan was startled, then waved her hand dismissively, "Never heard of it, hurry along now, I will not allow you to enter!"

    Just then, a roaring sound suddenly came from afar, shortly followed by a hearty voice.

    "Since Princess Gongsun has said that only members of the royal family can enter this place, may I, the Third Prince, be granted entry?"

    All eyes turned to see, and from afar, two bright Divine Rainbows¡ªone gold and one red¡ªshot toward them.

    After a moment, two figures landed before the barrier.

    "Third Prince, to think that you would personally come to this place!"

    Upon seeing the newcomers, Dongfang Zhen''s face lit up with joy, and he promptly stepped forward to respectfully greet them.

    The newcomers were none other than the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom and the Protector, Tian Tuo the elder.

    "Dongfang Young Master adventuring abroad, I didn''t expect to encounter you here!" said the Third Prince, clasping his hands in return.

    Hearing the exchange between the few, others present were also shocked and curiously turned their gaze to Li Shu.

    "It''s the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom!"

    The Third Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, Li Shu, leading the Tianyuan Iron Cavalry with remarkable military achievements, enjoyed great prestige within the army, and many cultivators had heard of him.

    "Why would the Third Prince of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom leave his post in the military and suddenly come here?"

    "Gongsun Yan, since you said that only the members of the royal family may enter here, now that I, the Prince, am standing here, will you allow me to enter or not?" Li Shu asked indifferently, his tone calm but possessing an indisputable domineering presence.

    As if to complement Li Shu, Tian Tuo the elder behind him released his qi, revealing the cultivation of a Great Saint. His terrifying presence immediately made it difficult for Gongsun Yan and the others on the other side of the barrier to breathe.

    "What a joke, the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s Royal Family is also considered royal?"

    At that moment, a sharp voice rang out again, as a Divine Rainbow shot over from the direction of Divine Demon Island.

    The Divine Rainbow was incredibly fast and arrived behind the barrier in an instant.

    The figure that appeared had sharp, distinct features, brimming with a vigorous aura and quite handsome.

    However, his presence was chilling, his face frosty, and his whole being was like an unsheathed Sharp Sword that gave off an oppressive aura difficult to approach.

    "A traitor with broken promises, what face do you have to stand in Dongju Continent!"

    Hearing this voice, Li Shu''s brows rose slightly, and he looked towards the young man with raised guard.

    "Gongsun Liu! To think that you''ve come as well."

    "Back when our two families formed an alliance, I was a staunch supporter. I had also advised my father on multiple occasions, but alas, he heeded my elder brother''s slanderous advice and insisted on inaction. There was nothing I could do!"

    Li Shu could tell that Gongsun Liu was quite displeased with the past event where Great Yan sought help from Tianyuan and an alliance was formed, only to have Tianyuan unilaterally tear up the treaty.

    "What, that''s Gongsun Liu?"

    As Li Shu''s voice rang out, the crowd was shocked once again.

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    Gongsun Liu stood there with an indifferent expression, hovering in the void, his eyes slightly open, resembling a deity from the heavens, looking down on all beings.

    He no longer dwelt on the past with Li Shu, but instead shifted his gaze onto Tian Tuo the elder behind him.

    "I was wondering what gave the Third Prince such confidence, daring to force his way through Great Yan''s Great Formation. Turns out it''s just a worthless traitor."

 Chapter 525 - 525: An Unexpected Disaster

    Gongsun Liu paused for a moment before continuing.

    "If the Third Prince hadn''t brought this waste with him, I might have made an exception and allowed you entry to this place to witness the battle of numerous powerful beings.

    What a pity.

    The Third Prince just had to bring someone, and had to pick this waste. I hereby declare today that none from the Tianyuan Nation shall set foot on Divine Demon Island."

    Gongsun Liu spoke with an icy tone, devoid of any emotion; his words hung in the air like a frozen abyss, indifferent.

    "Hm?"

    "It sounds like this Gongsun Liu has some personal vendetta against that Protector by the Third Prince''s side, doesn''t it?"

    The crowd sensed something unusual in Gongsun Liu''s words.

    They did not know the name of the old man Tian Tuo, but if they knew he was called Gongsun Jian, they could guess a few things from the surname.

    It turns out that Gongsun Jian was also a prince of the Great Yan Imperial Family three thousand years ago.

    However, Gongsun Jian was not a son of the Empress, nor was he born of any concubines; he was the offspring born from the lewd acts of a newly enthroned young Emperor, drunk, with a palace maid.

    In the royal harem, it was not unheard of for the Emperor to impregnate a maid; ordinarily, she would just be granted the title of a minor concubine, and that would be the end of it.

    But the circumstances surrounding Gongsun Jian were quite exceptional.

    The old Emperor of Great Yan died suddenly, and the young Emperor had just turned fifteen and was newly enthroned. The Empress had just been established, and there were no other concubines in the harem yet.

    At this time, the Empress had not yet conceived, and there were no concubines, so a palace maid was pregnant first?

    A son born to a palace maid becoming the Eldest Prince of the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan? What kind of situation was that?

    At the time, the ministers remonstrated that this child should not be born.

    But the young Emperor was young and kind-hearted and couldn''t bear to kill the maid. Moreover, he arranged for her to be protected so that she could give birth to the child.

    After Gongsun Jian was born, fewer guards were around the maid, and she was killed by the Empress of the Lin Clan.

    The young him was then astonishingly adopted by the Empress of the Lin Clan, the very enemy who had killed his mother.

    From a young age, Gongsun Jian showed exceptional cultivation talents, but the Empress of the Lin Clan did not allow him to cultivate, and even frequently subjected him to torture.

    Unaware of the truth, he could only cultivate in secret.

    After coming of age at eighteen, Gongsun Jian finally learned the truth from another maid who had been close to his mother.

    He discovered that his biological mother was killed by the current Empress, who had raised him for over a decade!

    Only then did he understand why the Empress had treated him poorly all these years, why she looked at him with disgust, and even why she prohibited his cultivation.

    Upon learning the truth, he went to confront her in anger, only to be mocked and scorned by the Empress. She insulted him, saying that a toad longed for swan meat, and that a child born of a maid dared to dream of becoming the Eldest Prince and inheriting the throne?

    Overcome with rage, he drew his sword and struck at the Empress.

    At that time, although he had secretly cultivated the Flying Swallow Sword Technique, he was only at the Meridian Opening Realm; his cultivation was very weak, and he was captured on the spot.

    Fortunately, the young Emperor happened by and rescued him.

    Thereafter, Gongsun Jian moved out of the palace occupied by the Empress and started plotting his revenge plan.

    But to assassinate an Empress of a nation was an extremely difficult task, especially since this Empress was the granddaughter of the current Protector of the Nation, Lin Changsheng.

    Lin Changsheng was of Quasi-Emperor Cultivation, considered half the sky of the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan; naturally, the young Emperor would not offend the Lin Clan for his sake.

    Eventually unable to wait, he decided to assassinate the Empress during one of her outings.

    But the attempt was exposed. Badly wounded, he fled in panic, ultimately escaping to the Tianyuan Nation where he hid his identity and kept a low profile.

    After this failed revenge, his hate extended beyond the Empress of the Lin Clan, to include the Lin Family and even his father, the current Emperor.

    He had been secretly accumulating power in the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, hoping one day to make those from the Great Yan Imperial Family pay the price.

    In the end, seeing no hope of becoming emperor, he set his sights on the Emperor Breakthrough Pill, which eventually led to his intersection with Qinchuan. He obtained the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, and his cultivation shot up, finally holding out hope for revenge.

    Although he had failed to assassinate the empress, he inflicted her with a chronic illness. Whenever the weather turned cold, the empress would be in pain all day, unable to bear it.

    Gongsun Liu witnessed his mother''s suffering from a young age, and after understanding the reasons behind it, even though he had only seen a portrait of Gongsun Jian, he had etched the man into his memory since childhood.

    He was constantly thinking of killing Gongsun Jian with his own hands, to avenge his mother.

    This was also why Gongsun Liu recognized Gongsun Jian at first glance.

    "Gongsun Liu, is this how you speak to your elder brother?"

    Gongsun Jian''s aura was also in disarray, becoming quite unstable, ready to erupt at any moment when he saw Gongsun Liu.

    "Hmph, elder brother? You have long been expelled from our Gongsun Imperial lineage, how can you still claim that title?" S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Gongsun Liu said coldly and indifferently.

    "Good! Good! Very good! Although you were not yet born and had no part in the affair of those days, your mother is the chief culprit. I didn''t want to bicker with you youngsters, but since you are so arrogant, then I will take back some interest from you first, you little beast!"

    With that said,

    Gongsun Jian thrust his sword forward.

    "Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique, the First Absolute!"

    Sword light poured down like rain, turning into an endless black waterfall. He used a finishing move as soon as he made a move.

    The waterfall roared, the heavens and earth changed colors, the seawater surged, and endless huge waves rose to the skies.

    "Hmph, Gongsun Jian, bullying the weak, what skill is that? Let me, an old woman, take you on!"

    The middle-aged woman who had been standing behind Gongsun Yan shouted sternly and simultaneously drove her swordsmanship towards Gongsun Jian.

    Although Gongsun Jian and Gongsun Liu were of the same generation, both born to the current emperor of Great Yan, Gongsun Jian was the eldest son, while Gongsun Liu was only one of the many sons.

    Gongsun Jian was in fact three thousand years older than Gongsun Liu.

    Both their sword techniques were exquisite, the middle-aged woman already at the peak of the Great Saint realm, while Gongsun Jian was at the early stage of the Great Saint realm, thus they were evenly matched.

    "Crackle and pop!"

    Their Sword Qi collided, creating turmoil as if it were wind sweeping through fallen leaves, akin to a raging tide washing away sand.

    Huge waves rose from the sea surface, while countless Demon Beasts beneath the sea hurriedly fled from this area.

    Li Shu, Dongfang Zhen, and both Gongsun Liu and Gongsun Yan retreated several miles away. They couldn''t involve themselves in a battle of this caliber, fought with full-force.

    "Buzz!"

    Gongsun Jian''s eyes blazed with light. His gaze, having dimmed for many years, now flickered with the resurgence of old grudges.

    He lunged forward, his black Sword Qi as if emerging from the Abyss, like an enraged Demon King, with divine brilliance leaping and incredibly dazzling.

    All eyes were wide open, nervously watching the situation in the arena.

    "Boom!"

    The middle-aged woman''s figure was now like a divine swallow taking flight, with specks of light on her divine wings transforming into divine swords.

    "Flying Swallow Sword Technique!"

    "This is the Flying Swallow Sword Technique!"

    The spectators exclaimed in unison at the sight of Great Yan Imperial Family''s secret and unsurpassed sword technique.

    As the longswords composed of specks of light took flight, everyone moved back dozens of miles again. The Flying Swallow Sword Technique was unparalleled in the world, with an extremely wide range of damage; they certainly didn''t want to suffer unprovoked calamities.

 Chapter 526 - 526: Gongsun Jian

    The middle-aged woman spread her light wings and shouted in a delicate voice, "Gongsun Jian, so many years have passed, it''s time to let go of the events of the past!

    His Majesty had a kind heart, remembering that you were his flesh and blood, twice he did not pursue your faults, even intentionally allowing you to escape from Flying Swallow City when you attempted to assassinate the Empress.

    Otherwise, do you think you could have left Flying Swallow City with your mere cultivation level at that time?"

    "Gongsun Jian..."

    "This name sounds so familiar!" Hearing the middle-aged woman''s explosive shout, the crowd came to know of Gongsun Jian''s name, a glint flashed in the eyes of an elder as he pondered.

    The surname Gongsun belonged to the Imperial Family of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, looking at the tension between Gongsun Jian and Gongsun Liu.

    The crowd had already begun to suspect Gongsun Jian''s identity.

    "If it''s a fight you want, then let''s fight. Why bother with so much nonsense!"

    Gongsun Jian''s voice was like thunder, furious and violent as he bellowed.

    The middle-aged woman sighed, "It''s a shame, for all these years His Majesty has always been looking forward to your return to the Tianyuan lineage."

    "When you left Flying Swallow City back then, His Majesty even secretly escorted you out. Over these thousands of years, His Majesty has tried several times to bring you back to the palace, but due to the overwhelming power of the Lin Clan, ultimately, he was powerless."

    This middle-aged woman named Liu Jianxin, in the instant they crossed swords just now, had already realized the gap between herself and Gongsun Jian.

    She wasn''t truly trying to persuade Gongsun Jian, but instead to delay time. Knowing she was no match for Gongsun Jian, she had already sent out a signal for help. Now she just needed to wait for the rescue to arrive and capture Gongsun Jian.

    Hearing this, Gongsun Jian''s heart trembled, and a trace of hesitation flashed through his eyes, but then his Dao Heart steadied, and he said coldly.

    "Liu Jianxin, you are not of the Imperial Family lineage, I have no desire to be your enemy. Today, I just want Gongsun Liu''s head; do you really intend to obstruct me?"

    "Wrong, you''re stalling for time!"

    Gongsun Jian realized it. This place was very close to Divine Demon Island, and if the other party called for help, reinforcements would arrive quickly. If he continued to delay, the situation would become dire.

    Gongsun Jian activated his movement technique, striding towards Gongsun Liu''s direction, wanting to kill him directly first.

    "Ah, since it''s come to this, then we can only fight."

    Seeing that delaying time was futile, Liu Jianxin confronted him head-on.

    Behind her, the Light Wing Flying Swords spread like feathers, scattering in all directions like flowers dispersed by heavenly maidens.

    The sky shook, an invisible Mana imprisoning this area of space, as if space itself had solidified.

    Only the densely packed Flying Swords, like a shower of divine rain, whooshed toward him, countless Light Swords moved at extreme speed, transforming into beams of light that rushed over, the golden light of the swords tearing through the void, emitting violent tremors.

    "Snap"

    Gongsun Jian swept his longsword across, dark Sword Qi slashing out from his blade, a mass of darkness.

    "TinglingTingling"

    Like the sound of wind chimes, thousands of swords were released at once, resembling an ancient battlefield, the endless blades chiming in unison.

    In the void, the dark Sword Qi like an Abyssal Maw continuously devoured the Flying Swallow Sword Art''s Flying Swords, wherever the Sword Qi went, Light Swords were swallowed up.

    After another clash, it was like sweeping away decayed leaves, leaving only a third of the sky full of Flying Swords.

    "What Sword Art has he cultivated? There''s only a minor realm difference between Aunt Liu and him, the disparity shouldn''t be this large!"

    Gongsun Yan was astounded.

    "This waste''s Divine Skill, although still using the sword as the entry point, the Sword Art he''s displaying seems to be able to counter all sword arts, it''s also the nemesis of my Flying Swallow Sword Art!"

    Gongsun Liu''s expression was grave.

    "This is not a Divine Skill from Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, no idea where this waste found such a Divine Skill!"

    "Bang"

    Liu Jianxin, in the midst of the fierce battle, also realized something and exclaimed in alarm, "What is this Divine Skill you have? How can it counter the Flying Swallow Sword Art?"

    Indeed, the Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique was a Divine Skill that Qinchuan himself had participated in modifying, capable of suppressing and devouring most of the sword techniques and Sword Qi, considered a noteworthy Sword Art even in the Divine Realm.

    Dealing with this mere Flying Swallow Sword Art was, of course, beneath consideration.

    The Seven Absolute Devouring Sword Technique had seven supreme moves, and up to now, Gongsun Jian had only cultivated the first two, displaying only the first during the recent exchange.

    "Go ask in the Reincarnation Hall!"

    Gongsun Jian''s expression was ice-cold as he indifferently spoke. Another oppressive wave of Sword Qi surged forth, incessantly devouring Liu Jianxin''s Sword Qi around him.

    In the second clash, both used their full strength, unleashing terrifying Yin-Yang Sword Qi. Gold and black Qi energies howled like tidal waves, sweeping through in all directions.

    "Boom"

    With this strike, the Light Wings were completely swallowed by the black Sword Qi, and at this moment, the blue sky turned dark, the sun and the moon lost their light.

    This strike was too grandiose; the Abyss opened in the void, and the boundless energy of devouring howled forth.

    Liu Jianxin struggled to resist, continuously swinging his golden Sword Art, but each time he let out a sliver of Sword Qi, it was instantly devoured by the Abyss in the void.

    This devouring power was too strong; it shook the heavens and earth, startling the waves, as Liu Jianxin was on the verge of being swallowed by the Abyssal Maw.

    "Auntie!"

    The faces of Gongsun Liu and others in the distance all changed.

    This Sword Qi was incredibly terrifying, capable of devouring the Flying Swallow Sword Qi.

    "No¡ª¡ª"

    Liu Jianxin let out a long howl, his hair standing on end, constantly waving his longsword. He was absolutely unwilling to be devoured by this mysterious Sword Qi.

    As the black devouring energy grew ever stronger, only half of Liu Jianxin''s hand remained outside the Abyss.

    Just at this critical juncture.

    A sudden light reprimand echoed through the void.

    "Enough"

    This voice was incredibly clear, piercing cold, devoid of any emotion, as if coming from the Nine Heavens.

    As this sharp rebuke sounded, ripples in the void arose, reverberating through.

    The next moment, the wild black energy filling the sky was dispersed by this voice. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The blue sky regained its brightness, and the black Sword Qi forming the Abyss receded.

    Gongsun Jian was shocked and looked towards the void.

    A graceful and poised girl appeared within the void.

    "Holy Maiden! How did you get here!"

    Upon seeing the newcomer, Liu Jianxin, Gongsun Liu, and Gongsun Yan were all momentarily stunned, then shivered with fright as they bowed in salutation.

    "Who is this girl!?"

    Outside the light screen, everyone held their breath and watched the girl in amazement.

    The girl was graceful and poised, her every frown and smile unfolding like a burgeoning Divine Lotus, her black hair fluttering, her pupils shining like gold, and her arched eyebrows attracting myriad emotions with even a slight furrow.

    What surprised everyone even more was that there was no sign of cultivation energy on the girl''s body, making her seem entirely like an ordinary person.

    Of course, none believed she was a mere mortal.

    There was only one explanation, this person''s Cultivation Level had reached a terrifying realm.

    If Ji Huo''er were here, she would certainly recognize this person, the Jin Ling Saintess she had mocked several times.

    "Who is this woman? She seems to have no aura at all, just like an ordinary person. How could a single reprimand dispel the Sword Qi of a Great Saint Expert!?"

    "Could it be a Supreme Saint Expert?" someone in the distance exclaimed in shock.

    "I think it''s more than that. Returning to purity, undetectable cultivation aura, this must be a Quasi-Emperor level expert!" a Cultivator declared in astonishment.

 Chapter 527 - 527: Island Seal

    ```

    "Everyone go back, the Divine Demon Island is closing off!"

    After the Jin Ling Saintess made her appearance, her eyes were like ripples as she glanced over everyone present, and spoke indifferently.

    The voice of the Jin Ling Saintess was crisp and ethereal, like that of a divine bird, yet it gave off an undeniable sense of authority.

    At this moment, many were already starting to think about beating a retreat.

    "Shall we go back?" a senior cultivator with Dragon Transformation Realm peak cultivation hesitated.

    "Even attacks by Great Saint powerhouses were repelled by this woman''s shout; there must be even stronger beings in Crystal Mountain. We would merely become cannon fodder if we entered!"

    "Senior Gongsun, what is this woman''s cultivation level?"

    Li Shu was also rather wary of the Jin Ling Saintess and asked in a low voice.

    "She''s very strong! I can''t see through her strength, but I guess, she''s at least at the peak of Supreme Saint cultivation!" Gongsun Jian shook his head and said.

    "Supreme Saint peak..." Li Shu''s complexion turned difficult.

    If there was a barrier posed by a powerhouse at the peak of the Supreme Saint level, then they might really not be able to enter Crystal Mountain.

    With the appearance of the Jin Ling Saintess, many cultivators had already started to leave one after another, preparing to return to Dongju Continent.

    "Such bad luck, after traveling hard over the sea for half a month, to be blocked at the very last moment!"

    Many cultivators complained loudly.

    "Forget it, didn''t you see that even the Great Saint powerhouses have suffered losses and are preparing to return?"

    Li Shu, Dongfang Zhen, and the group with Gongsun Jian were indeed preparing to return. The strength of this mysterious girl was too terrifying; with just a glance, she had dispersed the Sword Qi of Gongsun Jian, who had Great Saint cultivation. They couldn''t afford to clash head-on with their few people.

    Just then, suddenly, a divine light flashed in the distance, and a Magical Treasure shaped like a White Jade Disk whistled in.

    At the same time, a lazy voice came from above that treasure.

    "Since when did Divine Demon Island become your private island of Great Yan, even blocking people from entering?"

    "Who is this now?"

    "Didn''t you see that the opponent''s Quasi-Emperors have come out? And yet someone dares to make a peep at this time?"

    "Interesting, the eight people on this White Jade Disk, the strongest is only at the peak of Dragon Transformation Realm cultivation. Not even a single sage among them, yet they dare to be so arrogant?"

    Those who were already urging their movement techniques and preparing to return stopped and looked at the newly arrived Qinchuan and his group with intrigued expressions, as if watching a good show.

    Dongfang Zhen and the others heard the voice and were also startled, their expressions changing again and again, and they went to meet them first.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    "Young Master Qin!"

    The three of them each paid their respects, and Qinchuan nodded in response.

    "Young Master Qin, this woman is very strong, with a minimum of a peak Supreme Saint cultivation level, and she might even have reached Quasi-Emperor cultivation!"

    Despite knowing that Qinchuan was no ordinary individual, Gongsun Jian was alarmed by the opponent''s cultivation level.

    He warned Qinchuan at that moment, advising him not to act rashly.

    "What! A Quasi-Emperor!"

    Qinchuan showed no reaction, but the four people like Chen Bei and Yang Ling, who were maneuvering the Magical Treasure, were startled and shivered.

    But fortunately, having witnessed terrifying existences like Old Golden Toad, the five of them calmed themselves and stood up on the Jade Wheel with shaking legs.

    At that moment, Ji Huo''er also saw the Jin Ling Saintess and was immediately delighted.

    "Ah, isn''t that the Jin Ling junior!"

    Ji Huo''er greeted the Jin Ling Saintess cheerfully.

    "Hey, Jin Ling junior, when did you get here!"

    Ji Huo''er, never one to mince words, directly addressed the Jin Ling Saintess as junior.

    ```

    Suddenly, everyone in the arena exchanged glances, their faces a mix of astonishment and terror.

    "Damn, has this little girl gone insane? She herself is only at the Dao Palace Realm, looking to be around thirteen or fourteen years old, her teeth not even fully grown, yet she dares to call this Immortal a junior?!"

    "If we were to say that those people were unaware of each other''s cultivation level before, and unintentionally offended each other, then so be it, but the Third Prince and others clearly have warned her already. How can this girl still be so insolent?"

    Chen Bei was so frightened that his True Qi almost went awry, and his White Jade Disk nearly flipped into the sea right there and then.

    Even Li Shu, Gongsun Jian, and others had a drastic change in expression.

    "Young Master Qin really, every time we meet, he brings a surprise, and even the little followers he has are so ferocious?"

    Liu Jianxin and Gongsun Liu were even more enraged.

    Just as Liu Jianxin was about to rebuke, he suddenly saw the Jin Ling Saintess move.

    The Jin Ling Saintess, walking barefoot, took a step out, crossing through the void, and once again there came a tinkling sound from her person.

    They saw her slowly walking toward Qinchuan and his companions, tinkling as she stepped.

    "It''s all over, all over!"

    Gongsun Jian, Li Shu, Dongfang Zhen, and the group with Chen Bei turned pale.

    They felt a strong oppressive force emanating from the Jin Ling Saintess.

    With each step the Jin Ling Saintess took forward, the tinkling sounds ringing like a Life-Seizing Talisman, the pressure seemed to double. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Little girl, there''s a time and place for your reckless talk! You''ve really doomed us all!"

    Gongsun Jian and others were inwardly suffering, forcing themselves to stand firm, yet inwardly they were blaming Ji Huo''er for her tactlessness.

    Crowds in the distance once again retreated, keeping a wide berth, fearing that the Immortal might erupt in anger, involving others in her wrath.

    Whether it be a Supreme Saint or a Quasi-Emperor, when a strong one is enraged, it could turn rivers upside down, invert the cosmos, and slaughter for a thousand miles; the farther away they were, the better.

    By this time, the Jin Ling Saintess had already arrived in front of the three of them.

    The scene everyone imagined, where an enraged beauty would crush the three of them, did not happen.

    Instead, the Jin Ling Saintess, under the eyes of all, respectfully performed a deep bow.

    "Jin Ling pays respect to the three seniors!"

    "Ah ha?!"

    Suddenly, everyone''s jaw dropped in shock.

    After a moment of silence, an uproar ensued among the crowd.

    "What''s going on?"

    "Aren''t the strongest of these three only at the peak of the Life Spring Realm? And those two girls are even just at the Dao Palace Realm, how is this powerful figure addressing them as seniors?"

    At this moment, the world seemed upside down to everyone.

    Gongsun Liu and others exchanged looks of confusion, "What''s gotten into the Saintess?"

    They well knew the Jin Ling Saintess was no ordinary person, she was from the Upper Realm, so why would she call these three juniors her seniors?

    Just as Gongsun Liu and Gongsun Yan were in the midst of their astonishment, a cultivator quietly came over and whispered in their ears.

    "Your Highness, Princess. Could the Saintess have been deceived by these three? One of those girls is Ji Huo''er and the other is Ling Xian''er, clearly disciples from Thousand Fox Mountain. I saw them before at the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, both their cultivation age and strength are far inferior to the Saintess''s."

    "Is that so?" Gongsun Liu asked in a low voice, brow raised.

    "This lowly one guarantees with my life, it is absolutely true!"

    But before he had finished speaking, the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly turned her head, and from her Golden Pupils, a divine light shot out.

    The next moment, that cultivator exploded into a spray of blood and flesh.

    "Hmph, daring to speculate wildly about the three seniors behind their backs, deserves death!" the Jin Ling Saintess said coldly.

    The onlookers including Gongsun Liu quickly checked their own conjectures.

    Even the distant crowds understood that the Jin Ling Saintess truly seemed to regard this youngster as a senior.

 Chapter 528 - 528: 528

    "Senior, I am also acting under the orders of the Divine Son to bar cultivators from entering the area,"

    At this time, the Jin Ling Saintess spoke with grace, "Actually, there are far too many people with overwhelming strength within Crystal Mountain. These people have not even reached the Holy''s Realm, and if a battle were to occur later, they wouldn''t even be able to withstand the residual waves of the fight. Keeping them out is for their own good!"

    Qinchuan nodded, not objecting to what the Jin Ling Saintess had said, but he immediately shifted the topic, "How many emperors from various realms have already arrived?"

    "Reporting to senior, from Dongju Continent, the four Ancient Kingdoms and four Imperial Families have five Great Emperors together who are now all at Crystal Mountain. Additionally, five more Great Emperors from various sects are also at Crystal Mountain.

    However, the Bronze Stone Coffin has not yet been opened; the emperors are currently watching from the shadows, not showing themselves."

    At this point, the Jin Ling Saintess seemed to remember something and said, "However, two Great Emperors from Thousand Fox Mountain and the Fiery Sky Lineage of Dongju Continent have not shown themselves. Perhaps it is because Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er, the newly risen emperors, are still consolidating their realms."

    Qinchuan nodded. Even the Jin Ling Saintess hadn''t noticed Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er; it seemed they had not yet revealed themselves.

    But even the presence of ten Great Emperors was extremely terrifying. If all ten emperors took action together, they could reduce an entire region to flat ground.

    Returning to his senses, Qinchuan turned to Dongfang Zhen, Li Shu, and the others, "This island is too dangerous, far beyond your capabilities. You should hurry back to Tianqing City!"

    Qinchuan did not specify that the emperors of Dongju Continent were about to fall, and that the skies were changing. He suggested they hurry back to Tianqing City to prepare for the coming battles.

    Gongsun Jian and the others had initially wanted to persuade Qinchuan to leave with them, but upon further thought, seeing even the Jin Ling Saintess referred to him as ''senior'', they decided to leave without further persuasion.

    Chen Bei, Yang Ling, and the others did not continue forward either, choosing to return the way they had come.

    They had come to seek treasures, but the precondition was to stay alive.

    Although the cultivation world is full of dangers, and a nine-death one-life situation is worth the gamble, the current situation was one with a hundred percent chance of certain death. Entering would be like delivering themselves to their doom.

    Seeing Gongsun Jian and the others starting to leave, the onlookers lost the desire to stay and departed one after another.

    As the crowd dispersed, Qinchuan looked at the barrier that blocked everyone with a meaningful gaze, a strange curve appearing on his lips, "You truly are willing to go all out, even using the Heaven Suppression Bead."

    Moved by his words, the Jin Ling Saintess gracefully responded, "This Bronze Stone Coffin is really enigmatic. Once it flees, even the Divine Lord would not be able to lock onto it. To prevent the same situation as before, the Divine Lord decided to use the precious Heaven Suppression Bead."

    Qinchuan did not continue the conversation. He believed the Jin Ling Saintess''s explanation was certainly correct, but perhaps it wasn''t just as simple as that. Using the Heaven Suppression Bead implied that the Divine Alliance must also have other ulterior motives.

    Qinchuan and his companions walked shoulder to shoulder with the Jin Ling Saintess, heading towards the Divine Demon Island.

    "By the way, since you have the support of the Divine Realm and are more well-informed, you must know the secrets within that Bronze Stone Coffin, right?"

    Along the way, Qinchuan began to pry more information out of the Jin Ling Saintess.

    The Jin Ling Saintess had long been coaxed by Qinchuan into sharing everything she knew.

    Although she had a sliver of doubt, she eventually transmitted her voice to say, "This matter may indeed be related to the Immortal Burial Site."

    "The Immortal Burial Site?" Qinchuan asked, puzzled.

    The Immortal Burial Site was located at the edge of the Divine Realm''s world. The Bronze Stone Coffin came from the Divine Wilderness''s nine Great Secrets; the two were miles apart with no apparent connection. How could they be linked?

    The only possible connection between the two could be that, whether it was the Immortal Burial Site or the nine Great Secrets, both have been passed down from the era of Ancient Gods and Demons.

    "Does senior still remember what Jin Ling said? Eighty thousand years ago, an abnormality occurred in the Immortal Burial Site, and an enormous amount of evil qi surged out?"

    "Does this have anything to do with the Bronze Stone Coffin?" Qinchuan asked.

    "There is no relation," the Jin Ling Saintess shook her head, but her tone changed immediately.

    "However, before the anomalies occurred at the Immortal Burial Site, an endless divine light had also burst forth from the center of the site. According to eyewitnesses, the spiritual energy within the Immortal Burial Site surged and converged into a painting.

    In that painting, there was a mysterious figure, surrounded by nine Spiritual Pearls. That massive painting floated in the sky above the Immortal Burial Site for an entire year. After that year, the nine pearls in the painting shattered, and then malevolent Qi began to emanate from the Immortal Burial Site, engulfing the Divine Realm."

    Having said this, Qinchuan already understood.

    The Jin Ling Saintess glanced in the direction of Divine Demon Island and lowered her voice to continue, "And recently, people of the Rain People Clan went to the Holy''s Tomb and discovered a chaos bead within a Bronze spring. After identification, that chaos bead bore a striking resemblance to the Spiritual Pearls from that painting."

    "No wonder!" Qinchuan nodded. "So, you think these nine Spiritual Pearls are the key to resolving the malevolent Qi of the Immortal Burial Site?"

    "It might be, or it might not be, but we have to try," sighed the Jin Ling Saintess.

    Having reached this point in the conversation, the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly stopped, her expression complex as she looked at Qinchuan.

    After a long pause, she finally mustered the courage and asked cautiously.

    "There are rumors that a Spiritual Treasure has appeared in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, drawing countless cultivators. In the end, only three people survived. I wonder if they were three seniors?" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "It was me!"

    Qinchuan admitted with a dignified and straightforward demeanor.

    Now that the nine great secrets had attracted the attention of the Divine Realm''s mighty, they would have inevitably made inquiries about the events that happened in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb after the appearance of the Spiritual Treasure in the Holy''s Tomb.

    When the Spirit Martial Great Tomb collapsed, shattering completely, only Qinchuan and the others survived. With the means of the Divine Realm, finding out such information would be like turning over one''s hand.

    Perhaps these beings of the Divine Realm were already investigating Qinchuan''s true identity, but given the urgency of time and the appearance of the Crystal Mountain''s coffin, they hadn''t had the chance to probe deeply yet.

    Since the Jin Ling Saintess asked in such a manner, it indicated they had already determined that Qinchuan was indeed the one who had survived the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    These beings from the Divine Realm, having investigated Qinchuan, would have ordinarily sent someone to contend for the Supreme Treasure by now.

    Only back when Qinchuan was in Flying Swallow City, which was the Divine Alliance''s stronghold, the Feather Alliance of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country and the Rain People Clan of the Taiyuan Ancient Country did not dare to act rashly. And the Divine Alliance, due to a miscommunication, caused everyone to mistakenly believe Qinchuan was an old monster who had lived for several hundred thousand years in the Lower Realm, and thus did not dare to act recklessly.

    Otherwise, someone would have come knocking at Qinchuan''s door while he was in seclusion at the Exquisite Pavilion.

    "Was the Spiritual Treasure in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb also obtained by the senior?" the Jin Ling Saintess, her gaze intent, stared at Qinchuan, inquiring.

    "It was also obtained by me!"

    Qinchuan answered straightforwardly, without concealment.

    "Then, senior..." Receiving Qinchuan''s affirmative response, the Jin Ling Saintess''s eyes suddenly brightened, her Golden Pupils shimmering with excitement.

    "Would the senior be willing to part with the treasures from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb?"

    Having said this, the Jin Ling Saintess slightly calmed herself and continued, "Of course, whatever the senior requires in exchange, please feel free to ask. Our Divine Alliance will do our utmost to satisfy the senior."

    The Jin Ling Saintess''s eyes shone, eagerly looking at Qinchuan.

 Chapter 529 - 529: Chi Hai Appears

    Qinchuan looked at the Jin Ling Saintess with feigned oddity, "Is that true? I''m afraid the things this young master desires, your group might not be able to provide!"

    "Please feel free to express any requirements, senior. We will definitely fulfill them with all our might!"

    "We''ll talk about this when we meet your spokesperson. The needs of this young master, even if I told you, you wouldn''t be able to make a decision," Qinchuan didn''t agree to her, nor did he refuse her. Instead, he changed the subject once again and asked.

    "The powers behind the three Great Ancient Kingdoms from the Divine Realm should have almost all arrived, right?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess was startled, not understanding why Qinchuan suddenly asked this.

    But she obediently answered, "This is a matter of great importance. The Divine Alliance from the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, the Feather Alliance from the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, and everyone from the Rain People Clan of the Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom have all gathered at Crystal Mountain, waiting for the Bronze Stone Coffins to be opened.

    However, those two Bronze Stone Coffins are indeed very peculiar. No matter what methods the people from all sides have used, they have not been able to open them."

    Qinchuan was solemn. Crystal Mountain was now like a huge powder keg with all forces already concentrated there. The only reason a fight had not yet broken out was that the Bronze Stone Coffins had not been opened.

    Once the two Bronze Stone Coffins were opened, a battle of the ages would surely ensue.

    Qinchuan and his party traveled through the sky. After a while, Qinchuan suddenly came to a stop.

    "All right, you can go back for now! This young master just remembered there are some matters I must attend to!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess was puzzled.

    In this vast expanse of sea, what kind of matters could there be?

    But she knew not to ask questions she shouldn''t ask. Although full of confusion, she still bid farewell to the three and hurried back to Divine Demon Island.

    "Big brother, are you really planning to trade the Spiritual Treasure from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb?"

    Qinchuan''s conversation with the Jin Ling Saintess had not been kept secret from Ji Huo''er and the others.

    Seeing the Jin Ling Saintess leave, Ji Huo''er asked with curiosity.

    "I don''t think it''s in the young master''s nature to want to trade for their Heavenly Treasures Materials. The trade is just a facade," Ling Xian''er said with a smile.

    "Indeed, only Xian''er understands me. I truly have no intention of trading away the Spiritual Treasure," Qinchuan secretly continued in his heart, "Besides, the World Crystal Core from that day has already fused with my Chi Yue Spear. Even if I wanted to trade it, I wouldn''t be able to."

    Qinchuan didn''t head towards Divine Demon Island but veered off direction, instead moving towards the southeast of Divine Demon Island.

    Along the way, the journey was smooth, without any obstructions.

    After traveling for about thirty thousand li, suddenly, a wisp of Immortal Mist rose from the sea in front of them.

    "Young master!"

    An ancient voice sounded, and through the dense fog permeated with Immortal Qi, an emaciated old man appeared.

    The person in front was none other than the Burning Heaven ancestor, Chi Hai.

    Ji Huo''er and the others had long changed from their past selves; recognizing Chi Hai''s aura immediately, they realized: "A Great Emperor!"

    However, both of them were unmoved. Even Mei Qian''er, the Supreme Elder from Thousand Fox Mountain, obeyed Qinchuan, so the presence of other Great Emperors was no surprise.

    "How''s the situation? No one has noticed you here, have they?" Qinchuan stood on the sea surface, his powerful Emperor Soul scanning tens of thousands of li around, making sure no one was paying attention to this area, which set his mind at ease.

    The place he was about to go was of such great importance that he didn''t want even the slightest mishap.

    "After receiving the young master''s message, I came straight here. I have been concealing my presence in the void all the time. No one has discovered me," Chi Hai replied.

    Back when Qinchuan arrived at the Exquisite Pavilion in Flying Swallow City, he had sent out three messages through the pavilion''s spirit butterflies.

    One of those messages had been sent to Chi Hai.

    Qinchuan communicated through the Spirit Butterfly, instructing Chi Hai to immediately rush to the southeast direction of Divine Demon Island, thirty thousand li away, where they were to wait for further orders.

    At that time, the information about the Bronze Stone Coffin in Crystal Mountain had not been exposed. Chi Hai arrived early at the location, concealing himself in the void. Unless the Great Emperor specifically intended to inspect, his presence would naturally go unnoticed.

    Qinchuan nodded his head, remained silent, and with a movement of his figure, he took the lead and stepped into the sea.

    Chi Hai, Ling Xian''er, and the others didn''t hesitate and promptly followed him.

    After entering the seabed, everyone''s Divine Sense was greatly restricted. Even though Chi Hai had already broken through to the Great Emperor Realm, his Divine Sense was reduced to half its usual extent underwater.

    Qinchuan sank down, traversing through the perilous sea area. The number of fierce beasts around them increased, including luminescent sharp-snouted big fish and various other oddly shaped sea creatures.

    However, due to the overwhelming Qi emitted by Chi Hai, these sea beasts lay prostrate without moving, not daring to approach and provoke as they saw the group from afar.

    Descending an unknown number of li, it was pitch-dark all around, apart from some sporadic silver specks and small fish flickering with light in the distance. Not a single ray of light could be seen. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The deeper they went, the more intense the pressure became, making everyone feel as if their souls were under immense suppression.

    Chi Hai, possessing a strong Soul, was unaffected, but Ji Huo''er and the others felt extremely uncomfortable due to the powerful pressure surrounding them.

    "Follow my steps!" Suddenly, Qinchuan transmitted his voice, speaking earnestly, "You must be accurate to the finest detail, otherwise it will bring about fatal dangers."

    Next, everyone saw Qinchuan''s whole body shining, completely crystalline. In the dark underwater world, he was like a piece of immaculate, shining white jade without a single flaw.

    Qinchuan began to advance with a set of strange steps.

    His movement technique was too peculiar. With each step forward, a faint wisp of spiritual energy overflowed from beneath his feet.

    That faint spiritual energy flashed by and instantly dissipated into the seawater.

    "This is some kind of Formation Breaking movement technique!"

    Ling Xian''er and the others realized that they had arrived in front of a Great Formation. To pass through it, one had to follow a specific set of movement techniques, and a single wrong step would trigger the formation''s deadly intent.

    Fortunately, Chi Hai, Ling Xian''er, and Ji Huo''er were all individuals of exceptional talent.

    After observing Qinchuan once, they committed his movements to memory.

    The group proceeded in the exact fashion as demonstrated by Qinchuan, moving forward one after another.

    Ji Huo''er and the others felt as if they were forging ahead through time and space, sensing a feeling of void-shattering disruption around them, and a vast, bleak breath brushed over their faces.

    After a burst of divine light, they passed through the Great Formation. Ji Huo''er and the others found they had entered the midst of rising cliffs on both sides.

    Luminous Pearls embedded on the sides of the sea cliffs twinkled with multicolored light, illuminating the area.

    Qinchuan continued without stopping and said, "The formation ahead is different from the previous one. The Formation Breaking method changes every moment. To pass through the Great Formation, you must remember this mental method!"

    As he spoke, Qinchuan transmitted a mental method into the sea of consciousness of the three others.

    The three of them were solemn.

    The complexity of the formation they had just encountered would have been difficult for even a Great Emperor to unravel without Qinchuan leading the way, and there was yet a second one ahead.

    After the three grasped the method fully, Qinchuan once again set out to traverse the formation in front.

    Although the second formation was slightly more complex compared to the first, the three did not take much time and, using the mental method, they passed through safely and soundly.

    Once everyone had crossed the second formation, the surrounding area was well-lit, their vision returned to normal, and the third formation fully revealed itself in front of them.

    It was a passage that appeared incredibly tranquil. The entire hallway seemed harmless, with even a bit of Immortal Qi flickering within, somewhat spirited.

    But everyone knew that beneath this calm exterior, there surely lay intense lethal mechanisms.

    By this time, Ji Huo''er and the others also wore extremely serious expressions.

    "Where exactly are we heading? Such a terrifying and strict formation¡ªjust one of them would prevent outsiders from entering, yet there are three set up?"

 Chapter 530 - 530: 530

    ```

    The method to pass through the third formation was even more complex than the previous two. Qinchuan instructed the three individuals until they had practiced dozens of times. Only after Qinchuan saw that they would not make any more mistakes did the group begin to break through the formation.

    After safely passing through the third formation, another gate glowing with a brilliant, crystalline divine light emerged ahead, blocking the group''s advance.

    However, this time, it was not a formation, but a Divine Court Gate induced by flowing light.

    Without any hesitation, Qinchuan activated his Divine Sense, and the gate opened.

    The group once again passed through the Divine Court Gate and entered a passageway, where the surroundings became gloomy and dark once more.

    At both ends of the passageway stood twelve White Jade Pillars, each carved with various lifelike Divine Beasts.

    There was an Ancient Divine Dragon, extending its five claws and howling towards the Nine Heavens, as well as a Phoenix, spreading its wings and soaring with life-like realism, and an Ancient Pixiu, roaring with its head raised to the sky.

    All the Fierce Beasts carved on the White Jade Pillars seemed so lifelike, as if they were about to come alive.

    Ji Huo''er and the others made their way through the passage, and at the end stood two Bronze Fierce Beasts, exuding an intimidating presence without rage.

    "This... This place is actually inside some kind of a tomb!"

    At that moment, Chi Hai finally realized something was amiss and exclaimed in a low voice.

    Ji Huo''er had also seen it clearly by this point; behind those Bronze Fierce Beasts, there were indeed two Crystal Coffins laid out.

    "Whose tomb is this? It has such strict guards? Could even gods from the Upper Realm not break in?"

    The group arrived in front of the two Crystal Coffins.

    The Crystal Coffins were austere in design, with no decorations on the exterior. Through the crystal, one could clearly see the two individuals inside.

    In the coffin on the left lay a woman. Though it was unknown how many years she had been dead, her complexion was still rosy, her eyes slightly closed, and her lips red as cinnabar. Her white clothes were purer than snow, her black hair spread out; even without a hint of life, she still possessed a transcendental quality, untouched by the mundanity of the worldly realm.

    Her make-up was simple and her demeanor leisurely, yet it did not detract from her exquisite features. The person in the coffin was graceful and divine.

    There she lay quietly in the Crystal Coffin, resembling a fallen Immortal, inspiring pity in those who saw her.

    "Who is this sister? She''s so beautiful!"

    Ling Xian''er stood in front of the Crystal Coffin, gazing blankly at the woman inside, and said softly.

    It seemed as if she feared disturbing the Immortal''s eternal slumber, but also seemed to mourn the fall of such a celestial being.

    "Her name is Luo Ling''er."

    Qinchuan also felt a touch of sadness, quietly watching the person inside the coffin as he spoke.

    Ling Xian''er and the other two also sensed that something was off with Qinchuan.

    Ji Huo''er glanced at Qinchuan and asked softly, "She is?"

    "She is my wife. I haven''t seen her for millions of years."

    Qinchuan let out a long sigh, extended his palm, and gently rested it on the Crystal Coffin, as though he wished to penetrate the crystal and touch the woman''s cheek inside.

    His brief words were deeply shocking to the three individuals.

    Trusted by Qinchuan, they naturally knew his background was not ordinary; especially Chi Hai, who knew Qinchuan had been alive for a hundred thousand years.

    But the information Qinchuan had now revealed indicated that he had experienced millions of years!

    And this person in the coffin was his wife!

    The group could see clearly that upon entering this place, Qinchuan''s demeanor had drastically changed. When outside, Qinchuan always carried himself with an air of superiority, looking down upon all directions. After entering this place, however, he had reined in his aura.

    He now appeared just like an ordinary man, with a hint of sorrow and heaviness, and a touch of wistfulness.

    ```

    Ji Huo''er and the others had finally realized why, in this boundless sea bed, Qinchuan had gone through such great lengths and complications to set up not one but three such terrifying formations.

    Qinchuan gazed lovingly at the woman in the coffin. After a long while, he collected his thoughts.

    With a flick of his hand, Qinchuan gathered the crystal coffin into the Dao Lotus space.

    Reincarnation after reincarnation, each cycle filled with uncertainties, it was many years ago that he had laid Luo Ling''er''s corpse in this place.

    Now that he had returned from his cultivation in this life, determined to fully resurrect Luo Ling''er, he should keep her body close by.

    Having done all this, Qinchuan moved to another crystal coffin close by.

    Inside the coffin lay a man of striking appearance, with resolute facial features, who bore a striking resemblance to Qinchuan upon close inspection¡ªabout eighty percent similar.

    However, the difference was that Qinchuan''s face was only that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old, slightly immature, while the man in the coffin already had a middle-aged look, more mature and steady.

    On the arms and face of this man, one could vaguely see numerous scars, the traces of years of battle.

    Ji Huo''er and others felt awe.

    "So, this person is the past life of you, big brother!" Ji Huo''er said.

    Qinchuan chanted a spell and strenuously pushed open the lid of the crystal coffin, replying, "That''s right!"

    He didn''t tell Ji Huo''er that, to be precise, this corpse was already his first life''s.

    In those days, Qinchuan had broken into the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, eventually finding the Nine Revolutions Method. He cultivated the Shura Secret Techniques, nine lifetimes cultivating an Innate Body, severed himself from his physical body, and buried his and Luo Ling''er''s corpses together in this place.

    Under the astonished gaze of the crowd, Qinchuan issued another spell, and it seemed that a mysterious breath gently lifted up the man in the coffin.

    Under the operation of Qinchuan''s spell, the body moved on its own, and finally sat cross-legged in front of Qinchuan.

    "Big brother, what are you doing?" Ji Huo''er asked, curious.

    Qinchuan did not answer her but raised his eyebrows and said. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, lend me a hand!"

    Qinchuan sat down in front of this body, two Qiinchuans with very similar appearances now sitting face to face.

    "Circulate the divine Qi in the two of you and protect my spiritual platform," Qinchuan said formally.

    The two didn''t understand what Qinchuan was going to do but followed his plan, activating the immense divine heritage Qi from their sea of consciousness, pouring it into Qinchuan''s spiritual platform.

    The next moment, a large mouth opened in the center of Qinchuan''s forehead, and a golden silhouette emerged from his brow.

    This was the reduced state of Qinchuan''s Asura Emperor Soul.

    "This is¡­ the True Spirit leaving the body!" Chi Hai exclaimed in shock.

    True Spirit leaving the body meant that the physical body had died, and the True Spirit would only go to the Reincarnation Land to reincarnate. If the True Spirit shattered, the fragments would be absorbed into the Immortal Burial Site.

    "Young Master Qin is actually allowing his True Spirit to leave his body! What is he trying to do?"

    As Chi Hai watched in stunned silence, Qinchuan''s True Spirit emerged from his forehead and began to flow towards the corpse sitting in front of him.

    "Young Master Qin is using his Soul to control this body!"

    Although Chi Hai was initially shocked, upon reflection, it was not surprising that Qinchuan, a being from a million years ago, could undertake True Spirit separation.

    One must know that throughout the endless history of cultivation, although cultivators could not evade death, countless cultivators had researched the Body Snatching technique.

    Although this was not exactly Body Snatching for Qinchuan, the principle behind it was more or less the same.

 Chapter 531 - 531 Body Snatching to Change Bodies

    In a strict sense, Qinchuan was not experiencing body snatching rebirth.

    This corpse was nothing other than his own body from a million years ago.

    He was merely borrowing it for the time being.

    Back at the Exquisite Pavilion, as soon as he heard that cultivators from all over were flocking toward Crystal Mountain, he had already begun to strategize.

    With all the Great Emperors of Dongju Continent gathered here, and all the cultivators from the Divine Realm converging, Qinchuan''s long-planned scheme was to suppress all these individuals and remove the obstacles in Dongju Continent.

    Thus, Tianyuan Nation would face no resistance in unifying Dongju Continent.

    The reason Qinchuan had decided to help Tianyuan Nation dominate the Divine Wilderness Continent was partly because he wanted to utilize the vast system of Tianyuan Nation to gather the Heavenly Treasures Materials he had yet to find on the continent.

    In this aspect, he had already begun to reap the rewards. Just now, when he met with Gongsun Jian, Gongsun Jian had secretly communicated to him that he had found one of the Heavenly Treasures Materials Qinchuan needed.

    On the other hand, he had already detected the conspiracy of the Divine Realm, and he intended to support Tianyuan Nation in resisting the influence of the Divine Realm in the Lower Realm.

    Now he knew the people of the Divine Realm were meddling in the Lower Realm purely for the sake of territorial disputes, and he could not let them succeed. He needed to keep the Divine Wilderness Continent under his control.

    According to the Jin Ling Saintess, the immortal burial''s deathly qi was continuously devouring the Divine Realm.

    If a solution was not found in time, the Divine Realm would eventually become void, and at that time, Myriad Heavens and Worlds would become the refuge.

    Of course, all this was predicated on the assumption that he could eliminate all the Great Emperors and Divine Realm cultivators; otherwise, it was all in vain.

    With Qinchuan''s current strength, although he possessed the Emperor Soul, had awakened a third of the Innate Body, and had the Asura Divine Body, it was undeniable that his Physical Body''s cultivation level was only in the late stages of the Life Spring Realm, and he definitely could not annihilate the many powerful beings on his own.

    That''s why he focused on this corpse.

    Unlike the body of Qinchuan in this life, his first life''s body, although not endowed with the Innate Body or Asura Divine Body,

    back then his cultivation level had reached the extreme realm; it was not an exaggeration to say he was standing at the peak of the cultivation path.

    His physical body and cultivation level were terrifyingly strong.

    The transfer of the True Spirit was incredibly smooth; this was, after all, his own body. Although he had undergone reincarnations for a million years, there was still a sense of familiarity, and it even took less than a hundred breaths to complete the process. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Middle-aged Qinchuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze electric, shooting out two terrifying beams of sharp light from his eyes, with tangible killing intent exploding forth, the blood-red will of Asura rampantly swirling around.

    Due to Luo Ling''er''s death, the first life of Qinchuan was the one with the highest kill count, and the constant killing had left a fearsome killing intent on him that had not dissipated or faded even after a million years.

    Ling Xian''er and the others were frightened by middle-aged Qinchuan''s terrifying aura.

    Ji Huo''er''s little face turned pale as she steadied herself against Qinchuan''s shoulder, protecting his Spiritual Platform, and waved a hand in front of the middle-aged man''s eyes, "Big brother, is that you?"

    Qinchuan raised his arm, glancing at his long-missed body, then opened his mouth, "It''s me. Little girl, stop waving about. My True Spirit has left the body, the Spiritual Platform is empty, I need you two to refine the Divine Intent to protect my Spiritual Platform."

    The Spiritual Platform within the Sea of Consciousness is where the True Spirit usually resides, and once the True Spirit leaves the body, the Spiritual Platform begins to disintegrate automatically.

    After the collapse of the Spiritual Platform, though the True Spirit can still return¡ªas is with middle-aged Qinchuan, whose body has been dead for a million years and whose Spiritual Platform has long crumbled¡ªQinchuan can still enter it.

    But without the Spiritual Platform, the True Spirit is like a rootless duckweed, ultimately unable to survive for long. Without much time, the True Spirit will also disintegrate.

    Therefore, Qinchuan''s temporary return to this body is only temporary. After the great battle, his True Spirit will return.

    This was also the reason why Qinchuan took Ling Xian''er and the two of them to the perilous Crystal Mountain.

    Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er understood the gravity of the situation, and each began to compose their mindset. The Divine Intent continuously surged from within the sea of consciousness, cautiously protecting Qinchuan''s Spiritual Platform.

    At this moment, Qinchuan turned to speak to Chi Hai.

    "Now that my True Spirit has changed bodies, there is mutual influence between them. If this body is wounded, a portion of the pain will certainly be conveyed back. Even though the force returning is extremely weak, without the True Spirit and Soul to suppress it within me, it is inevitably unbearable.

    I must ask for your assistance."

    "Just tell me what you need me to do. My life was given by you, young master. It''s not just about enduring some backlash. Even if you asked me to go out and fight with those Great Emperors, Chi Hai would not hesitate," Chi Hai said, moved.

    Now that Qinchuan''s True Spirit had left his body, one could say this was his most vulnerable moment. Entrusting such a critical matter to Chi Hai showed the immense trust he held in him.

    "All you need to do is to operate this Dao Heart Method, and envelop my physical body with mana. Then, you will be able to lead the backlash into your own body.

    "Chi Hai will definitely protect the young master''s body from any harm," Chi Hai stated solemnly.

    After instructing the three, Qinchuan''s heart stirred again. The Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron and Chi Yue Spear, both Magical Treasures, flew out from the Dao Lotus space, and he collected them, preparing to depart.

    At this moment, a mummified corpse appeared out of thin air, startling even Chi Hai, who was ready to strike it with a palm blow.

    Qinchuan quickly stopped him with swift reflexes.

    Qinchuan stood resolute, noticing the mummy seemed very interested in the Bronze Stone Coffin and understood where Qinchuan was headed. At this time, it volunteered to come out from the Dao Lotus space.

    ...

    Crystal Mountain was located right at the center of Divine Demon Island.

    At this time, within the vast mountain ranges of Crystal Mountain, cultivators from all sides had already packed the area. Although the Tianyuan Nation had obstructed cultivators from outside from entering at the perimeter, many had still streamed in before this and had made it to Crystal Mountain.

    On the easternmost edge of Divine Demon Island, which is backed by the Dongju Continent, the outside world has not yet set foot here.

    On an island reef at the very eastern end of Divine Demon Island, there stood a simple and rustic temple.

    Although the temple was unrefined, it was clean and tidy all around, without a single weed or trace of disarray.

    Inside the temple, several cultivators had taken shelter. Judging from their appearances, they seemed to have been holed up here for days, looking quite wretched.

    "Sect Leader, when will those people leave?" asked a relatively young cultivator among the group.

    Lu Yuan sighed, "Alas, just bear with it for a little longer. These cultivators are here for the Bronze Stone Coffin. They''re too strong for us; we''re no match for them. Even if we went out to compete, we wouldn''t stand a chance against them, and we might even incur a disaster for no reason."

    As he spoke, Lu Yuan spat in disgust and smashed his palm hard against the ground, kicking up a violent cloud of dust.

    "I don''t know who leaked the news, but once I find out, I won''t let them off lightly!"

    Lu Yuan was the Sect Leader of the Li Gui Sect. When the Bronze Stone Coffin flew to Crystal Mountain, he had ordered his disciples to be tight-lipped about it and not to divulge any information.

    However, within a month, word of the Bronze Stone Coffin had spread throughout the entire Dongju Continent.

    "Sect Leader... the Imperial Families of the four major ancient kingdoms in the Dongju Continent have offered ten million Mysterious Crystals and a Supreme Dao Artifact each as a reward for information on the Bronze Stone Coffin," said an elder in the corner, carefully speaking out.

    Lu Yuan remained silent.

    Ten million Mysterious Crystals were one thing, but a Supreme Dao Artifact was simply too tempting, maybe even for him to resist.

 Chapter 532 - 532 Ancestral Temple

    After news of the Bronze Stone Coffin spread, Lu Yuan dispersed the members of the Li Gui Sect.

    The current events were an unfortunate turn for the sect.

    It was precisely because they had secluded themselves from the mainland and calmly developed on this small island that the Li Gui Sect, after inheriting traditions for a million years, had not yet faced extinction.

    If they were to get involved in the scramble for treasure at Crystal Mountain, the sect would not be far from destruction.

    By dispersing his disciples, he effectively preserved their heritage.

    He himself went to the Ancestral Temple with a few elders whose strength was slightly superior.

    Which is the small temple where everyone currently resided.

    This Ancestral Temple was the foundational root from which the Li Gui Sect was established, the very purpose of their existence, having been passed down for a full million years.

    The ancestral edict of the sect stated, "If the Ancestral Temple stands, the Li Gui Sect stands; if the Ancestral Temple falls, the Li Gui Sect falls."

    They had to ensure that the Ancestral Temple was not destroyed by external cultivators.

    Though called the Ancestral Temple, in reality, it only enshrined two people.

    Within the entire temple, there were only two portraits of such divine skill and likeness, untouched by the passage of millions of years, as if freshly painted.

    The two figures in the portraits, clear of appearance and exquisitely lifelike, radiated a thread of righteousness.

    Besides these, there were no other objects of veneration, not even a spiritual tablet or plaque.

    If Ji Huo''er and the others were here, they would discover that the two depicted in the portraits were none other than Luo Ling''er and Qinchuan, lying within the Crystal Coffin.

    The Li Gui Sect had maintained this Ancestral Temple for a million years, standing firm in this place.

    While Lu Yuan and others stayed in the Ancestral Temple, waiting for the powers of the outside world to open the Bronze Stone Coffin and leave,

    One day, Lu Yuan''s face suddenly turned a bit ugly: "Two saints are heading in this direction!"

    "Two saints! Why aren''t they staying at Crystal Mountain to focus on how to open the Bronze Stone Coffin, instead of coming here?" one elder asked with a hint of anxiety.

    "If these people are just looking around, that''s fine, but I fear they might destroy the Ancestral Temple."

    A look of concern also appeared on the face of another elder.

    Most of these cultivators were attracted to Divine Demon Island by the treasures, and they knew very well what these treasure-seekers were capable of; if they found the Ancestral Temple, they might very well ransack it for treasures.

    Lu Yuan thought to himself: "My Li Gui Sect has guarded the Ancestral Temple for a million years, which has never been subjected to destruction. If it were to be ruined under our lineage, that would be an immense sin."

    Most of the disciples of the Li Gui Sect had grown up on Divine Demon Island and had already formed a deep emotional bond with the Ancestral Temple. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    While everyone was anxious, the two saints from the outside world had already discovered the Ancestral Temple, their presence majestic as they transformed into a bolt of lightning heading straight for it.

    "I will go ahead to negotiate, hoping these two saints are not ones to cause trouble," Lu Yuan said, not wanting a conflict to ensue.

    The strongest among the Li Gui Sect was Sect Leader Lu Yuan, who had reached the Holy Realm, while the remaining elders were at most at the Dragon Transformation stage.

    The goal was to avoid conflict as much as possible because, win or lose, the outcome held no benefit for the Li Gui Sect.

    Losing would endanger everyone; winning could attract even more cultivators to this place.

    Lu Yuan rose into the air.

    "May I ask who the esteemed cultivators ahead are?" Lu Yuan asked, standing before the two unyieldingly, and speaking loudly.

    Lu Yuan carefully examined the two men before him. One was tall and burly with an intimidating and malevolent look, while the other was a short and fat man with a sleazy look and a greasy mustache on each side of his mouth, looking extremely wretched.

    "Hehe, Brother Jin Ba, see, I told you I was right. Divine Demon Island is so vast; it cannot be just barren mountains and wild ridges. There must be places with treasures to find.

    Look ahead, this temple, even though it doesn''t look big, is subtly exuding a profound aura of the Laws, and there must be treasures hidden inside," said the sleazy fat man named Zhang Cang, while the intimidating saint was named Jin Ba.

    Zhang Cang gazed at the distant temple, his beady eyes gleaming with sleaze and longing.

    Then, he inspected Lu Yuan in front of him with an air of arrogance and demanded,

    "My brother and I are the Protector Elders of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, who might you be?

    What treasures are hidden in this temple? Have you taken any? Hand them over immediately!"

    Jin Ba''s eyes shone with malice as he shouted loudly, "If you''ve found any treasures, I advise you to hand them over to us brothers obediently, or else don''t blame us for not showing mercy."

    Lu Yuan''s expression turned bitter, fearing exactly this situation; these two were indeed not the easy-going type.

    Still, he feigned composure and with a clasped hand said, "You brothers must be joking. On this Divine Demon Island, where the spiritual energy is meagre, not even fierce beasts are willing to set foot within ten thousand miles, where would treasures come from? If you wish to hunt for treasures, you should head to the Crystal Mountain, this place is indeed the wrong location!"

    "Hmph."

    Zhang Cang sneered, "If Crystal Mountain had any opportunities, would we brothers have drifted here? You, this boy, are sneaking around, you surely have something to hide. Be honest, have you found any treasures here? If you have found anything, hand it over honestly, and we might spare your life."

    "Brother Cang, why waste words with him? Let''s just search the temple. If we can''t find any treasures, then this brat must have taken them," said Jin Ba.

    Within the Ancestral Temple.

    Several elders and disciples appeared terrified, their hearts filled with fear.

    "It''s over, these two want to come to the Ancestral Temple."

    "These two are treasure hunters; by their looks, they seem ready to turn the Ancestral Temple upside down," another elder said with concern.

    "We must not let them desecrate the Ancestral Temple!" an elder said resolutely, as the Crystal Mountain had already been occupied by cultivators.

    The majority of the cultivators came to Crystal Mountain for the first time, flooding into the gate of the Li Gui Sect. Upon seeing pavilions, they dismantled them; upon spotting daises, they dug three feet into the ground, all in the hope of finding treasures.

    Now the gate of the Li Gui Sect lay in ruins, and the Ancestral Temple was the last intact place of the sect.

    "Right, we must not let them desecrate the Ancestral Temple," the remaining elders and disciples said in unison.

    "Brother Daoists, I am Lu Yuan, the Sect Leader of Li Gui Sect. Behind me lies the Ancestral Temple of our sect, which truly harbors no treasures,"

    Lu Yuan tried to persuade them again, as he was reluctant to engage in conflict unless absolutely necessary, and could only patiently explain.

    "Hmm? Ancestral Temple?"

    Upon hearing Lu Yuan say this, Zhang Cang''s eyes sparkled even brighter.

    "Since it''s the Ancestral Temple, there must be offerings! We need to search more thoroughly," he said.

    As he spoke,

    The two moved swiftly, rushing toward the direction of the Ancestral Temple.

    A fierce light flashed in Lu Yuan''s eyes as he saw the two determined to force their way in, realizing that the situation could not be peacefully resolved today.

    "Then step over my dead body!"

    Lu Yuan''s aura suddenly exploded, and a terrifying energy transformed into a huge wave, instantly engulfing the two.

    "Seeking death, daring to launch a sneak attack!"

    Engaged by Lu Yuan, Jin Ba bellowed, his hand sweeping out with a black Palm Imprint that enveloped Lu Yuan''s head.

    "Bang!"

    The black Palm Imprint transformed into a towering Divine Peak, smashing down on Lu Yuan with ultimate speed.

    Without any surprise, Lu Yuan was sent flying by the blow.

    This Jin Ba had already reached the peak of Holy''s Realm, while Lu Yuan was merely at the Holy Realm Early Stage.

    Before him, Lu Yuan was as helpless as an infant.

 Chapter 533 - 533: The Ancestral Spirit Manifests

    "Sect Leader!"

    Seeing Lu Yuan being blasted back by the opponent''s punch, everyone in the Ancestral Temple rushed out without hesitation, helping up the breathless Lu Yuan.

    "Sect Leader, are you alright?"

    "This is intriguing! This decrepit temple is truly no simple place; I didn''t realize so many people were hiding here!"

    Zhang Cang exclaimed in surprise upon seeing several cultivators suddenly dart out from the temple.

    A hint of shock and doubt also flashed across the fierce face of Jin Ba. Their Divine Sense was incredibly keen, yet from beginning to end, they had not detected that so many cultivators were harbored within this temple.

    This further confirmed the suspicion of the two, that there must be something unusual about this temple.

    "How dare you, thieves! This place is the sacred ground of the Ancestral Temple of the Li Gui Sect. Outsiders are not allowed to enter!"

    Another elder from the Li Gui Sect flew out, blocking the two Great Saints and shouted fiercely yet with a trembling heart.

    "Hmph, courting death!" Zhang Cang''s expression turned cold as he conjured a Palm Imprint from the sky and brought it crashing down.

    "Boom!"

    As the Palm Imprint descended, light erupted, and the surrounding area rumbled. The elder was also sent flying and smashed heavily into the ground, violently spitting out fresh blood. With more breaths going in than coming out, it looked as if he would not survive much longer.

    "Elder Chen!"

    Everyone was shocked and angry, not expecting these two to make such a deadly move.

    "Elder Chen, are you okay?" An elder surnamed Liu, who had a close relationship with Elder Chen, urgently inquired.

    But Elder Chen had been seriously injured by a strike from a saint, and the fact that he had not died on the spot was already a testament to his resilience. His soul was gradually leaving his physical body, on its way to reincarnation.

    His condition looked irreversible.

    "Elder Chen, don''t be like this! We were both street orphans, and owe our lives to the Li Gui Sect. We promised to live and die together; you can''t go before me!" Elder Liu cried in grief, "We agreed together, that after we broke through to the Holy''s Realm, we would go to the Dongju Continent to recruit talented disciples for the sect. How can you depart first?"

    However, Elder Chen''s breath grew weaker and weaker, and Elder Liu, cradling him in his arms, could clearly feel Elder Chen''s body gradually turning cold.

    Elder Liu''s voice was filled with sorrow and compassion, stirring emotion and resonance in the other elders.

    Elder Liu turned his gaze towards the two saintly figures, Zhang Cang and Jin Ba, with fire shooting from his eyes.

    "Fellow elders, let us strike together to avenge Elder Liu! Protect the Ancestral Temple, we must not allow these two villains to defile it!"

    "Kill! We can''t let these two villains defile the Ancestral Temple!"

    Though the other elders of the Li Gui Sect were not as strong as Zhang Cang and Jin Ba in cultivation level, they were similarly fearless.

    The remaining seven elders moved as one, leaping into the air, encircling the two completely.

    "Kill!"

    The seven elders'' strengths ranged from the Peak of Dragon Transformation to the Early Stage of Dragon Transformation.

    The seven unleashed their breath, sending seven resplendent crimson beams skyrocketing, which coalesced into a giant Ghost King Seal in the void, shrouded in swirling black mist, overshadowing the whole Ancestral Temple.

    "Hmph, the light of fireflies dares to compete with the bright moon?" Zhang Cang and Jin Ba sneered in disdain.

    The seven jointly set up a formation, and indeed the Ghost King Seal was formidable, but they were facing two powerful beings at the peak of a saint''s cultivation level.

    "Break!"

    Zhang Cang and Jin Ba, one on the left and one on the right, their bodies flickered with blue and green radiance. With the sound of thunder and lightning, they struck at the Ghost King Seal simultaneously.

    "Boom!"

    Thunder roared, and the Great Dao Laws flickered. The Ghost King Seal instantly crumbled under their joint assault, turning into a sky full of black mist, which eventually dissipated like smoke.

    The seven elders also endured a tremendous backlash.

    "Ah..."

    All seven were sent flying, striking the exterior walls of the Ancestral Temple. After a few dull thuds, they finally came to a halt.

    "A rabble of nobodies, daring to obstruct my brother and me¡ªyou truly do not know whether to live or die!"

    Zhang Cang glanced at the Elders with scorn.

    At this moment.

    All eight Elders and the Sect Leader of the Li Gui Sect lay defeated on the ground, devoid of any fighting strength.

    "Elder Liu, are you alright!"

    In front of the Ancestral Temple, a robust middle-aged Elder braced himself, looking over at Elder Liu with concern.

    Because of Elder Chen, Elder Liu had fought most desperately, but in turn had received the greatest backlash, and now his injuries were also the most severe.

    The qi within his body also began to grow chaotic.

    Elder Liu''s gaze was hazy, his trembling right hand resting upon the threshold of the Ancestral Temple.

    "Great Ancestor, our Li Gui Sect lineage has guarded you for a million years, watched over your grave for an entire million years. Today, this situation is beyond our ability to resist, I fear that after today, the Ancestral Temple will no longer exist!"

    Many disciples of the Li Gui Sect were orphans from the Dongju Continent who had roamed since childhood, without the opportunity to be admitted to a Sect before being taken in by the Li Gui Sect.

    Most of these disciples were loyal to the Sect. It can be said that the Li Gui Sect was the home for these Elder disciples, and they felt a strong sense of belonging to the Ancestral Temple.

    Now, as they watched powerlessly unable to protect the Ancestral Temple, they couldn''t help feeling a mix of sorrow and fury.

    Lu Yuan stumbled forward, supporting his battered body, to the front of the Ancestral Temple.

    "Great Ancestor, you left us this Ancestral Temple, the ancestral teachings, to offer incense to this temple every year. I am truly ashamed that, fearing for next year, I may not be able to make an offering to you!"

    Afterwards, he panted heavily, his gaze filled with determination as he spoke.

    "Today, as long as I, Lu Yuan, have a breath left in me, I won''t let you two take a single step into the Ancestral Temple!"

    Inside the Ancestral Temple, a Divine Lamp rested upon the altar. Since the founding of the Li Gui Sect, the flame of this lamp had never been extinguished.

    While everyone was fighting just now, no one had noticed.

    The flickering flame in the center of that War God Lamp on the altar suddenly began to shimmer.

    The flame of the Divine Lamp grew increasingly intense, the fire larger and larger, expanding continuously.

    At last, that flame transformed into a gateway.

    A divine light twinkled, and a silhouette emerged from the gateway.

    Qinchuan had just stepped out of the portal when he heard someone speak of a disciple''s shame, and that next year they might not be able to continue their offerings to the Great Ancestor.

    His Divine Sense swept over the area, instantly understanding what had transpired within the scene.

    Jin Ba sneered and said, "Such a loyal grandchild you are. Since you''re so devoted, I''ll send you to meet your old Ancestor!"

    With that, he began to gather his Palm Imprint in his hand.

    Just as he was about to bring his palm crashing down, suddenly, a cold voice rang out.

    "That will depend on whether you have the skill to do so!"

    Qinchuan casually walked out of the temple, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of every person present.

    "Oh! Another one?" Zhang Cang''s eyes briefly flashed with malice, unable to peer into the interior of the temple, believing Qinchuan to have been hiding inside all along.

    However, Lu Yuan and the other Elders exchanged glances in confusion.

    Only they nine were clearly inside the Ancestral Temple.

    So where had this man sprung from?

    When Qinchuan fully emerged from the Ancestral Temple, and Lu Yuan and the others saw his face, sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    the Sect Leader of the Li Gui Sect, Lu Yuan, and the eight great Elders were all stunned at once.

    Everyone exchanged looks, their hearts struck with immeasurable shock.

    The face of Qinchuan was the spitting image of the man enshrined within the Ancestral Temple.

    All members of the Li Gui Sect were shaken to their cores, aghast in this instant: "Could it be... the Great Ancestor has manifested?!"

 Chapter 534 - 534: Suppression and Slaughter

    Qinchuan stepped out of the temple and immediately went over to Elder Chen and Elder Liu, extending his Divine Sense to ascertain the severity of their injuries.

    Among everyone, Elder Chen and Elder Liu had sustained the most critical injuries; they were now at death''s door, with their True Spirits on the verge of dissipating.

    Qinchuan took out two Elixirs from his bosom and thrust them into the mouths of Elders Chen and Liu.

    As the two Elixirs entered the Elders'' mouths, they transformed into overwhelming medicinal power, and the previously weak breath of the two began to recover rapidly.

    "This..."

    "Such vibrant life force, what kind of Healing Sacred Medicine is this?"

    Elder Chen and Elder Liu had thought that their deaths were certain, but unexpectedly, they had been snatched back from the brink of death, feeling the terrifying power of the medicine in their bodies, constantly repairing their damaged Physical Bodies and Meridians.

    Joy appeared on the faces of the other Elders and Lu Yuan.

    "Each of you, take an Elixir!"

    Several more Elixirs appeared in Qinchuan''s hand, flying towards Lu Yuan and the other Elders, who expressed even greater joy and gratitude.

    "Top-grade Treasure Pills!"

    Zhang Cang and his companion, who were well-informed, recognized immediately that the Elixirs Qinchuan had taken out were extraordinary, indeed all of them the appearance of top-grade Treasure Pills.

    "The Treasure Pills in this kid''s hand must have come from this temple!"

    "Brat, hand over the treasures, and I''ll spare your life!"

    Zhang Cang''s eyes revealed a greedy look as he said coldly.

    The two could not detect the slightest trace of Qi from Qinchuan''s body, and naturally, they did not think that Qinchuan''s power had become so strong that even they could not probe it; they assumed Qinchuan used some secret technique to conceal his breath.

    "Clueless about your own demise!"

    A streak of golden light burst forth from Qinchuan''s eyes.

    This streak of divine light roared past, turning into tangible arrows, piercing through the chests of Zhang Cang and Jin Ba in an instant.

    Zhang Cang and Jin Ba had yet to react when their chests were torn open with a hole the size of a basin, their internal organs shredded, killed with one arrow, falling from the void.

    With just one look, two Peak Supreme Saints were slain.

    Silence!

    A silence as of death itself!

    In this moment, Lu Yuan and the others were left agape, their minds buzzing.

    What a terrifying strength!

    "Could it be that the Ancestor has truly manifested?"

    "You¡­ you... how is this possible!"

    The True Spirits of Zhang Cang and his companion drifted out, looking at Qinchuan in shock, not even speaking clearly, "You, who on earth, are you?"

    To be able to kill two Supreme Saints simultaneously with just one glance was not something even a Supreme Saint at their Peak could accomplish.

    Could it be that the man before them had already reached the Quasi-Emperor Cultivation Level?

    But, in the Dongju Continent, there were very few Emperor Realm powerhouses, and even if there were Quasi-Emperors, both of them would be aware, yet they had never heard of such a person.

    "Go to the Reincarnation Hall and ask!" Qinchuan snorted coldly.

    Subsequently, the True Spirits of the two felt themselves being drawn by an extremely powerful suction force, pulled into the cycle of reincarnation in the Underworld.

    "There''s about to be an earth-shattering change on this island, return to the Ancestral Temple, and it might keep you safe."

    Qinchuan said this nonchalantly to Lu Yuan and the others behind him.

    After speaking, Qinchuan opened a gap in the void and stepped through it, and at the same time, the mummified corpse rushed out of the Ancestral Temple and bolted in the direction of Crystal Mountain.

    By the time Qinchuan had left, Lu Yuan and the others returned to the Ancestral Temple, only to be shocked to discover that the two paintings and the Divine Lamp, which had originally been enshrined there, had now all vanished.

    Lu Yuan and the others all knelt down in worship, "The ancestor spirit has manifested, the ancestor spirit has manifested!"

    ...

    Around the summit of Crystal Mountain, the area by the bronze stone coffin was already crowded with cultivators.

    Over this period, many cultivators had tried every possible method to open the bronze stone coffin.

    But no matter if they used divine skills or physical brute force, the bronze stone coffin remained unmoved; there was simply no way to open it.

    There were even quite a few cultivators who attempted to take the coffin into their storage space, forcibly carrying it away, but they found that it was also impossible to store the coffin within the storage space.

    This left everyone incredibly irritated.

    What kind of situation was this?

    They found the bronze stone coffin, but they couldn''t open it or take it away; were they to just stare at it blankly? sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    If they couldn''t open the bronze stone coffin for a hundred years, wouldn''t everyone have to wait here for a hundred years?

    Above the void surrounding Crystal Mountain, many Great Emperors and powerhouses from the Divine Realm were still hidden in the void, not yet revealing themselves.

    "Divine Lord, should I make a move and forcibly open these two coffins?"

    Gongsun Nian was the forefather of Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, as well as its Great Emperor, but at this moment, he stood respectfully behind a fresh and handsome young man.

    He knew that this young man was called Jiang Yan and hailed from the Divine Realm. He declared himself the master of the Divine Alliance.

    He led several dozen powerhouses to descend upon Great Yan Ancient Kingdom ten years ago, seizing control and forcing the imperial family to become his puppet regime.

    Jiang Yan, with a noble presence, eyes shining with a burst of brilliance, looked into the distance and saw black veils of light gradually rising thousands of miles away.

    "No need to rush; let''s wait a bit longer!"

    The Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and the Rain People Clan represented the backing forces of Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, Jiuxiang Ancient Country, and Taiyuan Ancient Country respectively, with the Divine Alliance being the most powerful.

    Now that Jiang Yan of the Divine Alliance had not made a move, the other two major forces also refrained from any rash actions.

    On the other hand

    Only the forefather of Tianyuan Nation, Li Kaitian, was not gathered nearby. At this moment, he was with Mei Qian''er, the Great Emperor of Thousand Fox Mountain, both far away on another island tens of thousands of miles distant, looking towards Crystal Mountain from afar.

    Suddenly, Li Kaitian and Mei Qian''er felt a disturbance in the void behind them.

    Suddenly, the space split open, and a middle-aged man emerged from within.

    "Qin¡­ Young Master Qin?"

    Mei Qian''er''s heart stirred, shocked, because the man before her resembled Qinchuan by about eighty percent, but was much more mature than Qinchuan.

    Moreover, the aura of killing intent that enveloped him was like that of an Asura who had climbed up from Endless Purgatory, looking far more daunting than Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan nodded, "That''s right, it''s me!"

    "You are Qinchuan?" Li Kaitian was also suddenly shaken upon seeing Qinchuan.

    Initially, he had no dealings with Qinchuan. When Qinchuan sent a spirit butterfly message asking him to come out of seclusion, saying that he could help unify the entire Dongju Continent under the Tianyuan lineage, he merely laughed it off, not taking it seriously at all.

    Later, he learned from Li Zhi about Qinchuan''s astounding actions during this time, having actually subdued both the Burning Heaven Sect and Exquisite Pavilion, which made him take the matter a bit more seriously.

    At the end, the ancestor of Burning Heaven personally paid him a visit, prompting Li Kaitian to decide to come here to take a look.

    Now, upon meeting Qinchuan, he felt as if there was an ancient killing god hidden within Qinchuan. This sensation made him feel as if it was worthwhile.

    Having been an emperor for many years, it even made him unable to look directly at him.

    "Young Master Qin has gathered the two of us here, what do you intend to do?" Mei Qian''er asked curiously.

    Qinchuan, looking towards Divine Demon Island, said succinctly and domineeringly, "To kill."

    Both their hearts skipped a beat, "Kill? Kill whom? Does Young Master Qin have intentions against these Great Emperors? Is he planning to hunt down these Great Emperors?"

    Just as they were puzzled, a giant wave suddenly rolled up around the island, and four majestic auras rose from all around.

 Chapter 535 - 535 Heaven-defying Great Formation

    Waves surged as the shadows of four fierce beasts ascended from the surface of the sea.

    "Emerald Water Grotto, Black Water Cave, Azure Dragon Palace and the Mansion of Weak Waters have arrived to follow Young Master Qin''s command!"

    The four booming voices rose, and looking in all four directions, one could see respectively a three-eyed golden toad, a green dragon covered in scales, a two-headed purple flood dragon, and a bald man-shaped fierce beast.

    Li Kaitian and Mei Qian''er were shocked once again.

    Though they were in the Dongju Continent, they were well aware of the vast influence of the four great caves, which controlled the entire endless sea territory on the east side of the Dongju Continent.

    At this moment, the arrival of the four great caves was solely to heed Qinchuan''s order.

    "Young Master Qin, what do you need us to do? As long as it is not going head-to-head with those Great Emperors, we are open to discussion!"

    The bald man-shaped fierce beast named Liusha touched his head and asked naively.

    All four of them were of Quasi-Emperor Cultivation. If an endless number of fierce beasts formed a formation to empower them, they might be able to contend with a Great Emperor, but they were definitely no match for one.

    A conflict with a Great Emperor would surely result in catastrophic loss, and even their own downfalls were possible.

    They said they were helping Qinchuan, but more than that, they were after the latter half of the Huaqing Heart Method. The mental method was essential, but certainly not as important as their lives.

    "Do you see the black light curtain in the distance?"

    Qinchuan asked, pointing in the direction.

    "That curtain was concocted by those Human Cultivators to obstruct outsiders from entering," said the three-eyed old gold toad, Hong Xu, who had seen this curtain before.

    Qinchuan nodded.

    "Indeed, this light curtain is actually a super formation known as the Heaven-Sealing Apocalypse Formation. At the moment, the Great Formation is not yet complete, hence it can merely prevent cultivators from entering.

    But once the formation is fully formed, not only will it be impossible to enter, but even the people within will not be able to break out. Moreover, there is no known method to break the formation from inside; it is an extremely powerful Binding Formation."

    Hong Xu, Liusha, Li Kaitian, and Mei Qian''er, among others, were all startled, "There''s no method to break it?"

    "If that''s the case, does that not mean that as long as the formation is not withdrawn, those inside will be trapped forever?" Li Kaitian asked.

    Qinchuan nodded: "That''s right. Moreover, this Heaven-Sealing Apocalypse Formation, if there are enough saints, can even trap a Great Emperor."

    "What?! Saints trapping a Great Emperor? How is that possible?" The six faces looked at each other in disbelief.

    "To set up such a heaven-defying formation, they must be using other heaven-defying treasures, right?" Mei Qian''er speculated.

    "Yes, to establish this formation, one must use an ancient Spiritual Pearl called the Heaven Suppression Bead. This type of bead, even in ancient times, was an extremely rare treasure, and the Divine Wilderness Continent has not seen one for several millions of years."

    "It''s that heaven-defying and precious?" The hearts of the six trembled violently.

    But he did not enlighten the others.

    The true purpose of this formation was not just to trap everyone; its most significant function was to seal the heavens.

    As the name suggests, the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation can seal off part of the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao Laws.

    Within this formation, aside from the entrapment and killing effect, it has another extremely heaven-defying effect: the world within the formation will become an independent domain, and even the Great Dao Laws will be isolated by this formation.

    In other words, those from the Divine Realm would be able to break through the shackles of the Great Dao for a short time, transcend the Great Emperor''s Cultivation, and recover some of the Upper Realm Cultivation.

    "Does that mean Young Master Qin has summoned us to guard the outskirts of the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, and once the formation arises, to break the formation from the outside or even to seize the Heaven Suppression Bead?"

    Li Kaitian, who was of the Imperial Family, had a meticulous mind and quickly thought of many possibilities, thus he asked.

    "Yes and no," Qinchuan said indifferently. "The Heaven Suppression Bead will disperse after one use; even if you wanted to seize it, you couldn''t.

    The reason I''ve summoned you is indeed to prepare outside the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, but not to break the formation. Instead, I want you to take control of the Heaven-Sealing Apocalypse Formation after it is formed. Without my command, you are not to dismantle the formation."

    Qinchuan convened the four great cave dwellings, Li Kaitian, Mei Qian''er, and others, with his initial goal being to lay out a super formation to block off this world, trapping all the great emperors and Divine Realm powerhouses within it.

    But what he didn''t expect was that the people of the Divine Alliance harbored the same intention.

    Thus, Mei Qian''er, Li Kaitian, and the others did not need to expend a vast amount of spiritual treasures and energy to set up the formation. Instead, they could simply take control of the Divine Alliance''s Heaven-Sealing Apocalypse Formation.

    Furthermore,

    This Heaven-Sealing Formation would assuredly be more useful than any formation that the group could have set up with their concerted effort.

    Qinchuan then detailed his plan to everyone.

    Mei Qian''er and the others faintly guessed Qinchuan''s aim and, while shaken, all accepted their orders and flew off in four different directions.

    ¡­

    At Crystal Mountain, in recent times, many cultivators had stepped forward to attempt to blast open the bronze stone coffin using their divine skills.

    It was at this moment,

    that everyone suddenly felt a terrifying oppressive aura emanate from the void.

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    This pressure was formidable, akin to an ancient Fire God, with a scorching heat radiating outward as if the sun had plummeted from the sky.

    "Who''s there!"

    All cultivators looked towards the void, only to see a golden radiance descending from above.

    When the golden figure finally arrived, in the next moment, everyone was stunned.

    Because,

    what they clearly saw was a desiccated corpse, shimmering in golden yellow.

    In the void,

    the three leaders of the Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and the Rain People Clan were also taken aback upon reaching this corpse.

    "Divine Race bloodline!"

    "This corpse actually possesses one-tenth of an Ancient Divine Clan bloodline!"

    The Ancient Divine Corpse stretched out its withered hands, from which golden light overflowed, turning into a stream of light that violently smashed toward the smaller bronze stone coffin lid.

    "Boom!"

    The Divine Corpse struck the bronze stone coffin with a punch that sent a tremor through the heavens, and in that moment, Crystal Mountain also trembled slightly.

    Following this ferocious punch from the Divine Corpse, wisps of green radiance suddenly emerged from the bronze stone coffin. Underneath this radiance, everyone amazingly realized that the coffin was slowly cracking open.

    The surface of the bronze stone coffin was rapidly fracturing.

    As the cracks continued to spread, in no time at all, the bronze stone coffin suddenly burst open with a loud bang.

    Countless bronze fragments turned into a rain that scattered in all directions, the coffin exploding with a terrifying mist that obscured everyone''s vision, even preventing the likes of Jiang Yan from probing with their divine sense.

    "Thump! Thump! Thump!"

    Amidst the thick mist, a strange and peculiar thumping sound suddenly echoed.

    This sound was like thunder from the Nine Heavens, or as if giants were stepping, and with each thump, the cultivators on Crystal Mountain felt an intense suffocation in their hearts.

    After a while, the distant mist cleared, and the contents of the stone coffin were finally revealed.

    The next moment, everyone''s face changed color.

 Chapter 536 - 536: Emperors Battle

    "That..."

    "That is a heart!"

    All the cultivators of Crystal Mountain were stunned.

    Inside this bronze stone coffin was a gigantic heart, about the size of a human, which was not red but golden in color, with pale golden blood flowing around it.

    The heart was beating continuously. With each pulsation, it emitted a thumping sound like the thunder god beating his drum.

    The strange noise heard by everyone just moments ago was the sound of this heart''s beating.

    "What kind of creature''s heart is this, so huge like a person''s?"

    A cultivator asked in shock.

    "Could it be the heart of a giant clan cultivator?" another cultivator speculated.

    Jiang Yan of the Divine Alliance, Dian Lai of the Feather Alliance, and Xue Linkong, the leader of the Rain People Clan, exchanged glances from afar.

    All three saw astonishment in each other''s eyes.

    "This...is actually the heart of an Ancient Divine Clan member!"

    At this moment, everyone also understood what the divine corpse intended to do by smashing open the bronze stone coffin.

    It wanted to seize and refine that divine heart for its own use.

    Indeed.

    They saw the ancient corpse extend a withered, colossal hand, from which a dazzling golden light overflowed, attempting to snatch the divine heart into its grasp.

    "Stop him, don''t let the ancient corpse waste the divine heart!" Jiang Yan''s expression shifted slightly as he transmitted his voice to the members of the Divine Alliance and the Great Emperors.

    "Whoever seizes that heart will be handsomely rewarded by the Feather Alliance!" The Holy Master of the Feather Alliance, Dian Lai, also transmitted his voice to his people.

    Xue Linkong of the Rain People Clan also spoke lightly, "The Ancient Divine Clan is incomparably strong, and even in the Divine Realm, there are very few preserved bodies of the Divine Clan. We must get our hands on this heart."

    "Yes!"

    Two handsome youths stepped forward from the Rain People Clan, their palms shimmering, heading towards Divine Corpse Town.

    In that instant, many masters of Crystal Mountain made their move simultaneously.

    "A mere corpse dares to stir up a storm?"

    Gongsun Nian of the Great Yan Ancient Country was the first to step out from the void. With a wave of his hand, a chilling sword qi slashed towards the ancient corpse.

    Sensing danger, the corpse''s figure violently retreated.

    The sword qi was immense, grazing past the body of the ancient corpse, and striking the summit of Crystal Mountain Range, causing the crystal stones to shatter and the mountaintop to crumble.

    The terrifying energy generated massive waves of qi, blowing many cultivators straight out into the sea.

    "Is this..."

    "Has a Great Emperor made a move?"

    All the cultivators of Crystal Mountain showed fear on their faces, staring in awe at Gongsun Nian in the void, who seemed like a god amidst the turbulent waves.

    "This is merely the first treasure that has appeared; how has it provoked a Great Emperor into action?"

    Many cultivators from the three Ancient Kingdoms were aware that Great Emperors were watching over the vicinity.

    But still, they came here, prepared to take a risk, because there were two bronze stone coffins, and surely they contained not a few treasures. Perhaps there would be items that even Great Emperors and Quasi-Emperors might overlook.

    Those were their targets for contention. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Yet, what no one anticipated was that the opening of just the first coffin would provoke a Great Emperor to act.

    At the same time, everyone also came to realize that this heart was probably anything but simple.

    "Retreat quickly! Let these Great Emperors fight for it! When the second bronze coffin is opened, there will surely be more treasures inside. We can compete for them then!"

    At this moment, someone shouted loudly.

    In that instant, whether they were Saints, Great Saints or Supreme Saints, all hurriedly activated their movement techniques, rushing towards the perimeter of Crystal Mountain, leaving it as a battlefield for the Great Emperors to compete.

    In a moment''s time, all the cultivators rushed to the outskirts, and Crystal Mountain emptied out.

    "Do!"

    The ancient corpse, having been sneak-attacked by a Great Emperor, seemed to be very angry, and it howled with its head thrown back, emitting a strange and eerie syllable from its mouth.

    The divine sound surged like waves, with the soundwaves spreading ripples through the void, pushing horizontally towards Gongsun Nian.

    "Swoosh! Swoosh!"

    Two more powerful auras suddenly appeared from the void, charging fiercely towards the Divine Heart.

    It was Taiyuan Ancient Country''s Fu Yuan and a young man from the Rain People Clan, who at this moment were in the same boat, acting together to compete for the Divine Organ.

    "This Divine Body belongs to our Divine Alliance!" A dazzling Divine Light appeared out of nowhere, covered with runes, resembling a segment of a Divine Rainbow extracted from the flow of time, its presence incredibly astonishing, blocking the two.

    It was a Divine Envoy from Jiang Yan''s side in the Divine Alliance, his whole body emitting scorching flames, reborn through fire, with two other Sealers of the Divine Realm behind him.

    The three of them took action together, entangling Fu Yuan and the Rain People Clan''s Divine Envoy.

    "Dian Lai! Aren''t we allied against the Divine Alliance? If you don''t make a move now, when will you?"

    Seeing this situation from the void, Xue Linkong stood in the void and shouted sternly.

    "Old Blood, when have I, Dian Lai, ever broken my promise? I will send someone to assist you."

    Yin Yuexuan of the Silver Clan from the Feather Alliance saw this and stepped forward with a palm thrust. His aura erupted, and vast Palm Imprints as large as mountains filled the sky, pressing down towards the others.

    At this moment, more than a dozen Great Emperors and Divine Envoys burst forth simultaneously.

    Great Emperors from various sects also made their moves one after another, all trying to compete for this Divine Heart of the Divine Race.

    If one could obtain the Divine Heart, even if they couldn''t refine it, just perceiving the terrifying Divine Intent within the Divine Organ would be an incredible feat. No Great Emperor was willing to readily hand over such a treasure.

    The battle between Great Emperors was truly terrifying.

    Great Dao Rune Patterns permeated the entire sky. Under the azure heavens, thunder rolled and fierce winds howled. Inside the Crystal Mountain Range, it was as if cultivators were undergoing tribulation, with divine lights shooting up into the sky.

    Dozens of Great Emperors and Divine Envoys, their entire beings aflame as if burning, shone brightly. Their Great Emperor wills were utilized to the extreme, various Divine Secret Skills flying in all directions.

    The cultivators in the distance retreated thousands of miles again, only stopping when they reached the boundary of Divine Demon Island.

    "With such terrifying methods, it won''t be long before the whole Divine Demon Island sinks!"

    Some cultivators worried that the battle between Great Emperors might sink the island.

    "This Divine Organ is mine!" Just when the fierce battle between everyone had reached a boiling point, a Great Emperor tore through the void, came to the vicinity of the Divine Organ, and captured it with a huge grasp, seizing the Divine Organ in his palm.

    It was Qiu Qianchen, the Great Emperor from the Divine King Sect!

    The Divine King Sect is a superpower of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, and its ancestor, Qiu Qianchen, who had reached the Emperor Realm over fifty thousand years ago, was incredibly powerful and formidable.

    He now had the Divine Organ in his hand but hadn''t had time to be pleased.

    The next moment, from all around, more than ten Divine Skills were suddenly activated, with dragons soaring and tigers leaping, splendor flowing brightly, or Divine Peaks pressing down from above.

    All simultaneously bore down upon the top of his head.

    "Boom-boom-boom!"

    Dozens of Great Emperor Level attacks, he barely dodged half of them, while the other half of the Divine Skills slammed onto his body.

    Immediately, his body was sent flying backwards, blood scattering across the sky, and the Divine Organ slipped from his hands back to its original place. Luckily, his physical body was strong, and he only suffered some injuries, which were not fatal.

    Although everyone was in the midst of a great battle, all their attention was focused on this Divine Organ.

    If one person managed to take it first, they would inevitably be subjected to the besiegement of the remaining emperors.

 Chapter 537 - 537 Mo Wentian

    "Jiang Yan, this place is not like the Divine Realm, you should think clearly, do you really want to confront our two great forces?"

    Dian Lai of the Feather Alliance, with his rough features and slanting eyes, said coldly.

    "Hmph, nothing but a rabble. In the Divine Realm, you were no match for my Jiang Family, and now you really think you can turn the tables after descending to the Lower Realm?" Jiang Yan said indifferently.

    "This god advises you to roll back to the Upper Realm early. Not only this divine organ but also the Spiritual Pearl in the other Bronze Coffin is set to be mine."

    "A junior member of the Jiang Family dares to be so arrogant!" Xue Linkong of the Rain People Clan glared fiercely, his face so cold it nearly froze over: "If it were the Jiang Family''s ancestor here, we might give some face, but you, a junior, are ignorant of the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. Today, let the ancestor teach you what it means to show reverence."

    After Xue Linkong finished speaking, he planned to make a move himself.

    But just then, another strange spatial fluctuation came through the void.

    After a tremor, all the onlookers saw a huge hand reach out from the void, its palm emitting a flowing light, and in an instant, it seized the golden heart.

    The appearance of the hand was unexpected, crossing the breath of air, ripping open the void, and the hand reaching out, to the heart vanishing, all happened in the blink of an eye.

    Jiang Yan''s people from the Divine Realm and a crowd of emperors, although everyone was focused on the heart, none managed to react in time.

    "Damn it!"

    "How audacious!"

    "Where is this little thief from!"

    Everyone exploded in anger together.

    To their dismay, someone had dared to steal right under their noses!

    "Stay!"

    The emperors and Divine Envoys, disregarding their infighting, aligned to open the space at the same time.

    Numerous emperors collaborated, their terrifying presence permeating, completely shrouding this piece of the heavens and earth.

    All around, Divine Skills were activated, countless Law Runes surged, with sizzling Thunder Blades filling the entire void.

    "Swoosh!"

    A figure was forced out from the void by the many emperors and Divine Envoys.

    "Hehe, what lively chaos we have here!"

    The person who had seized the heart was pressed to show himself by several individuals and did not seem the least bit resentful; instead, he was seen grinning, while in his hand he held a shrunken golden heart.

    "Mo¡­ Mo Wentian!"

    Jiang Yan, Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, and the multitude from the Divine Realm, upon seeing the figure crossing through the void, all frowned. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Why is it this guy!" someone muttered under their breath.

    The Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm paused in that moment, stopping their attacks.

    "Mo Wentian, hand over the divine organ you have in your grasp!" Jiang Yan demanded, with a fierce yet alarmed expression.

    "You want this?" Mo Wentian said with a strange smirk: "If you want it, come and take it yourself."

    Every time Mo Wentian appeared, he had a different guise. When Qinchuan first met him, he presented himself as simple and genial, approachable and amiable, but upon second meeting, he seemed like a high-and-mighty, arrogant person, disdainful of everyone else.

    Today, appearing once again, he has adopted this playful and grinning guise.

    However, Jiang Yan and the others knew just how terrifying this playful and grinning Mo Wentian could be.

    It wasn''t that he couldn''t be defeated, but rather that this man could not be killed! Every time they killed him, after three years, he would return to the world stronger than before.

    If possible, all three great forces wished to avoid becoming his enemy.

    For a moment, the Divine Envoys of the three great forces did not make a move.

    But several emperors from the Divine Wilderness Continent did.

    "Hmph, a junior dares to snatch from me; give it here!"

    Wei Yu bellowed fiercely; they were not from the Divine Realm and had not heard of Mo Wentian''s reputation.

    Moreover, even if the Great Emperors knew that Mo Wentian could resurrect, they were not afraid.

    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, Great Emperors represented a peak form of existence, and regardless of where one came from, one must seal his cultivation level at the Great Emperor level or lower.

    Even if Mo Wentian returned from the Divine Realm, descending to the Lower Realm again, he would have to seal his cultivation level at the Great Emperor level, otherwise, he would surely invoke the punitive force of the Laws, which is a rule of the operation of the Great Dao.

    The Great Dao is eternal, and the Laws are unbreakable.

    Wei Yu, Fu Yuan, and several other Great Emperors made their move at this time, as radiant light soared into the sky, the Great Dao Laws surged, and the sky filled with Law Runes turned into a towering tidal wave, turbulent and overwhelming, crushing down toward Mo Wentian''s head.

    The stolen Divine Organ caused the Ancient Divine Corpse to show an angry expression. Golden brilliance burst forth from its body like an Ancient War God, Fist Shadows alternated, resembling a Divine Dragon cast in gold, coming fiercely with an unstoppable momentum.

    "Heeheehee, so many people; this young master likes it!"

    Mo Wentian''s face was full of a more intense smile.

    Surrounded by several Great Emperors, a situation that could turn seas and rivers upside down, he showed not the slightest hint of fear.

    He leaped into the air, taking the initiative to dive into the group of Great Emperors, his palm tracing out resplendent Sword Qi, quickly slashing toward several Great Emperors.

    "Pfft, pfft..."

    Blood light flashed; Fu Yuan was the youngest among the Great Emperors and also the weakest, suddenly swept by Sword Qi, blood light flashed, and several sword wounds appeared on his waist in an instant.

    "What? How is this kid so strong?"

    Facing several opponents, just in a single encounter, Mo Wentian injured a Great Emperor on the spot, shocking all the other Great Emperors profoundly.

    "You bastard, how dare you injure me!"

    Fu Yuan''s eyes glinted fiercely, and his arms emitted a brilliant crystalline glow, sweeping out a Divine Skill that was like a Sharp Sword.

    People were in battle; this was a life-and-death fight over treasures. The heavens trembled, the earth shook, and the seawater surged mightily.

    The two sides fought in the void, launching attacks from the skies to the ground, from Crystal Mountain to the sea, dazzling and resplendent like several blinding suns colliding in the sky.

    All the rocks on Divine Demon Island had shattered.

    As the battle reached a fever pitch, the Jin Ling Saintess quietly approached Jiang Yan, transmitting her voice: "Lord of Gods, the periphery is already prepared!"

    What the Jin Ling Saintess referred to as the periphery, was the world-sealing, world-ending Great Formation.

    Jiang Yan gestured with his hand, saying, "Wait, with Dongfang Nian and others'' help, we will kill Mo Wentian; if we activate the Great Formation now, and Mo Wentian breaks through his limit, who will contend with him then?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess nodded.

    "Kid, hand over the Divine Organ, and you shall not die!" The Old Ancestor Fu Zhan from Taiyuan Ancient Country held a brilliant Divine Blade, the sky filled with the Emperor''s will and the Dao Artifact''s force surging crazily.

    At this moment, the sea outside Divine Demon Island surged backward into the sky, like myriad waterfalls connecting to the Nine Heavens.

    Many Great Emperors now exert their strongest methods, treading upon the void, competing for the Divine Organ in Mo Wentian''s hands.

    "Du!"

    At this moment, an eerie syllable also burst from the Ancient Divine Corpse''s throat, Soundwaves turned tangible, golden and dazzling, like a golden flood charging fiercely.

    Since the headless ancient corpse found its head, then devoured the life fruit born from the Dao Palace Secret Realm''s Divine Tree, its strength had soared. Although it was suppressed by Mo Wentian''s full strength in their exchange,

    but now its Physical Body was exceptionally strong. Mo Wentian''s fearsome Palm Imprint bombarded the ancient corpse as if striking a solid mountain, emitting a series of metallic thuds.

    "You, you seem to care a lot about this heart? I will not indulge you!"

    While Mo Wentian was predominantly occupied dealing with the Divine Corpse, which showed no fear of his attacks, whether it was Divine Skills or the Great Dao''s power, everything that struck the Divine Corpse seemed unable to destroy its body.

    He had an idea at this moment, became playful, and snorted coldly, "Since you care so much about this Divine Organ, then I will just devour it; let''s see if you''ll still fight for it!"

    Finished speaking, Mo Wentian''s face twisted into a mischievous grin, his jaws gaping wide as he made a move to devour the Divine Organ.

    "Kid, don''t..."

    "Roar..."

    All the Great Emperors and the Divine Corpse bellowed in unison, trying to stop Mo Wentian.

 Chapter 538 - 538: Ruthless Slaughter

    Mo Wentian raised his hand, about to devour the Divine Organ.

    At this moment, an anomaly occurred once again.

    The void next to Mo Wentian cracked open again, as a black hand reached out from the fissure.

    "Whoosh!"

    That hand moved as fast as lightning; to the onlookers, it happened in the blink of an eye¡ªthe golden heart Mo Wentian held was now in the other''s grasp.

    This person, just like Mo Wentian, had been hidden in the void for quite some time.

    Indeed, it was a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

    After snatching the Divine Organ from Mo Wentian''s hand, the person did not flee but instead stepped out from the void, standing tall and proud as he stared down at everyone.

    "Senior?" A trace of peculiarity flashed in the Jin Ling Saintess''s eyes. This man looked a lot like Qinchuan, but upon closer inspection, there seemed to be a few discrepancies.

    She extended her Divine Sense and, through her Soul, she finally confirmed that this person was indeed Qinchuan.

    "Could this be the true face of Senior Qin?" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Hearing the Jin Ling Saintess''s low exclamation, Jiang Yan raised his eyebrows: "Is this the Qinchuan you mentioned?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess nodded in affirmation.

    Yin Yuexuan of the Feather Alliance also recognized Qinchuan.

    Ever since the Divine Corpse had appeared, Yin Yuexuan knew that Qinchuan was nearby; he had been paying attention to the surroundings but had seen no sign of Qinchuan.

    Who would have thought that Qinchuan had been lurking all along, taking the golden Divine Organ from Mo Wentian''s hands?

    "He is the Senior Qinchuan I mentioned!" Yin Yuexuan conveyed to Dian Lai.

    A gleam shot through Dian Lai''s eyes, his thoughts inscrutable.

    "It''s you!"

    Upon seeing Qinchuan, Mo Wentian''s initially pleasant expression instantly turned cold. Qinchuan had stolen a Life Fruit from his Storage Space before, a memory still fresh in his mind, and he had long wished to flay and debone Qinchuan.

    He had not expected that upon meeting once more, Qinchuan would once again steal a Divine Organ from his hands, fueling his rage.

    "You little brat, you''ve opposed me time and again; you truly seek death!"

    "So many people have said the same to me in the past, but unfortunately, I did not die in the end, while all of them have perished," Qinchuan said, glancing askance at Mo Wentian. He and Mo Wentian had long-standing enmity and cared not one whit for his animosity.

    With a "bang," Crystal Mountain trembled violently, the entire island shaking intensely¡ªMo Wentian had made his move.

    He had his own identity, originating from the mysterious Immortal Burial Site, carrying his pride and dignity.

    Since making a name for himself in the Divine Realm, numerous individuals had become reluctant to provoke him.

    And now, in the Lower Realm, within a mere two months, he had been provoked repeatedly by the same youngster.

    A terrifying green Dao light enveloped his entire body, his arms clear as jade, carrying majestic green flames that burnt the sky, a green Dao Sword aiming to suppress Qinchuan from above.

    "This guy... he didn''t use his full strength a moment ago!"

    At this time, Mo Wentian''s combat power increased exponentially, something that Fu Zhan and other Great Emperors realized all at once.

    Mo Wentian had not been fighting with full force before; he had merely been toying with everyone as if they were playthings!

    Qinchuan gathered his thoughts, and the Chi Yue Spear in his hand vibrated with droning dragon roars. With a sweep of his long spear, Great Dao Rune Patterns interwove, evolving into an ocean of thunder and flames.

    Within the sea of thunder and flames, the long spear roared out, thunder rumbling, as it too thrust towards Mo Wentian.

    The spear was like fire, the sword like a rainbow; their Dharma Aspects transformed, immense across the sky. Amidst the veil of fire and thunder, they collided fiercely, and within the thunder and fire, countless dazzling bursts of light exploded.

    Eventually, the sea of thunder and fire exploded completely, and everything shattered.

    Qinchuan and Mo Wentian both staggered backward simultaneously.

    However, Mo Wentian''s complexion was deathly pale, he gasped for air, blood spilled from the corners of his mouth, while Qinchuan remained unscathed, the difference between them clear.

    What Mo Wentian did not know was that Qinchuan, now inhabiting this corpse, had not yet reached the peak of control over the physical body. Otherwise, he would have died in that very moment.

    "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    Mo Wentian let out a long, ice-cold howl to the sky, his eyes full of murderous intent.

    His entire body glistened as countless mana condensed into numerous green Dao Swords, their sword light chilling, revolving around him at the center¡ªa mighty Divine Skill with thousands of Spirit Swords descending like torrential rain, enveloping Qinchuan within.

    "Petty tricks, daring to flaunt before me!"

    Qinchuan emitted a disdainful gaze in all directions, substantial blood-red killing intent gushing forth, and he swung his long spear.

    A purple thunder dragon roared out from the tip of the spear, the Emperor Soul Power synergizing with the lifebound weapon, the dragon bellowing with boundless might, thunder blades continuously erupting from the dragon''s mouth, its body bathed in the sword rain.

    "Suppress!"

    Qinchuan let out a forceful shout, straining to utilize the mana of the physical body, with the will of a Great Emperor and Dao Magic surging from him, forming a terrifying webbed cage around them.

    At that moment, the entire sky seemed to collapse, the void solidified, the frightening Great Dao Laws intertwining, creating a formidable domain that enveloped both of them.

    "What!"

    "His strength is still increasing?"

    Mo Wentian was horrified. Both of their Cultivation Levels had already been sealed to that of a Great Emperor, the very limit this Divine Wilderness Continent could bear.

    Was this kid still increasing in strength without fear of suppression by the Heavenly Dao?

    He once again recalled the day Qinchuan was in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, recklessly invoking the power of the Heavenly Dao, forcing him to retreat.

    Now, this kid''s energy surged once more; was he trying to break through the limits of a Great Emperor?

    What Mo Wentian did not realize was that Qinchuan had indeed suppressed his cultivation to the Great Emperor Realm, but his growing strength was not a sign that he sought to break through his shackles; rather, he had simply become more skilled at controlling this physical body.

    Mo Wentian felt like he was trapped in a mire, struggling to escape, even as the surrounding Great Dao forces compressed his body incessantly.

    He found himself unable to break free from the restrictions of this world, unexpectedly captured alive by Qinchuan!

    "What!"

    "Mo Wentian has actually been restrained by him!"

    In the distance, whether it was Fu Zhan and Dongfang Nian among the emperors, or Jiang Yanxue Linkong among the Divine Envoys, all were shocked.

    "Senior! Mo Wentian must not be killed!"

    Seeing Qinchuan capturing Mo Wentian, the Jin Ling Saintess couldn''t help but speak out, her voice soft as she reminded him.

    "Why can he not be killed?"

    Qinchuan''s eyes flashed like lightning, his hair flying wildly, standing tall above Mo Wentian like a War God, contempt on his face, "So what if he cannot be killed, or if he is reborn? I refuse to believe that you can continue to be undying!"

    "Remember, he who kills you, Qinchuan! Seek revenge in three years and don''t find the wrong person!" Qinchuan declared arrogantly, standing between heaven and earth.

    Having said that, his long spear moved through the air, emitting a dazzling divine light, luminescence bursting forth, and in the next moment, Mo Wentian''s head flew up, the violent energy destroying his Spiritual Platform.

    A crystal clear True Spirit emerged from his body.

    "Good! Good! Good, you Qinchuan! The grudge of killing me today, I will remember!" Mo Wentian''s True Spirit, icy as frost, glared with a sinister light in his eyes.

    Qinchuan flicked his finger, unleashing a thread of mana, instantly destroying the True Spirit.

    Mo Wentian, dead!

 Chapter 539 - 539: Great Emperors Bloodbath

    "Mo Wentian is dead!"

    Jiang Yan and the others looked at each other in dismay.

    But they quickly breathed a sigh of relief.

    Mo Wentian was just a troublemaker. Whether it was Jiang Yan from the Divine Alliance or Dian Lai from the Feather Alliance present, both could easily suppress this troublemaker.

    However, none of them wanted to take action, because Mo Wentian''s reputation was established¡ªhis Undying Body¡ªif entangled by him, there would be no peace thereafter.

    Now, at last, this troublemaker was gone.

    "Hehe, Brother Qin truly stands above the rest, suppressing all competitors¡ªthis Divine Master truly admires you!"

    Jiang Yan said with a hearty laugh.

    In his understanding, Qinchuan, after all, was an old monster who had lived for several hundred thousand years, and having resided in the Lower Realm for so long, his comprehension of the Great Dao was certainly far superior to others. Using the Seal at the same Realm, he would undoubtedly be able to display much greater combat power.

    Especially after the recent suppression of Mo Wentian, Jiang Yan and the others could clearly see Qinchuan''s terrifying combat abilities, so he thought it was best to recruit him if possible. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Brother Qin, since you have long resided in the Lower Realm, we do not wish to disturb you, but you must have heard about the situation in the Upper Realm. You surely have heard about our purpose in descending to this realm.

    Though the Divine Wilderness Continent is far inferior to the Divine Realm, it is still not small amongst the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. This Divine Master, on behalf of the entire Divine Alliance, sincerely invites Brother Qin to join us. Together, we would unify the entire Divine Wilderness and jointly govern this land."

    "I have no interest in getting involved in your conflicts. I am here merely to hunt for treasures," Qinchuan said indifferently, glancing sideways at Jiang Yan.

    Jiang Yan''s face changed slightly, but he quickly recovered and continued, "Since Brother Qin has no interest in our conflicts, so be it. However, now that you have acquired a Divine Organ, we hope that Brother Qin will refrain from further action."

    Although the Divine Organ was precious, Jiang Yan and the others were willing to let it go; they didn''t want to offend an old monster for just one Divine Organ, especially with the three powers present. If they appeared petty, they might drive Qinchuan into the camps of the Feather Alliance or the Rain People Clan.

    In any case, they weren''t certain they could secure the Divine Organ, so it might be better to do Qin a favor by letting him have it.

    But Jiang Yan didn''t know that he had made a mistake.

    "Ha, you call yourself the Master of the Divine Alliance, yet you speak so naively," Qinchuan scoffed contemptuously, "Is this Bronze Stone Coffin the private property of your Divine Alliance? What right do you have to tell me to give up the fight for it?"

    As soon as Qinchuan spoke, Dongfang Nian and the many Divine Envoys of the Divine Alliance changed color.

    Anger showed on their faces.

    "This fellow, the Divine Master kindly extended an invitation, yet he is unappreciative and even dares to be insolent!"

    Even the complexion of the Jin Ling Saintess shifted slightly.

    The Rain People Clan and members of the Feather Alliance wore expressions of schadenfreude, enjoying the sight of the Divine Alliance being put in its place.

    "Brother Qin is absolutely right. The Divine Alliance has not yet unified the Dongju Continent and already regards the entire Divine Wilderness Continent as something within their grasp, which is truly arrogant and detestable."

    Dian Lai spoke from afar, "If Brother Qin does not mind, you may join our Feather Alliance. There is absolutely no need for Brother Qin to deal with the turmoil of the Divine Wilderness, nor will we prevent Brother Qin from competing for treasures."

    Xue Linkong, having already figured out Qinchuan''s background, knew that he was a survivor of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, and it was very likely that the Spiritual Pearls from the tomb were with Qinchuan. He was also eagerly recruiting him at this time.

    "This Brother Qin is truly a genuine character; this old man likes you. If Brother Qin doesn''t mind, you can come to our Rain People Clan to be an Honorary Elder."

    Qinchuan turned around and looked indifferently at Dian Lai and Xue Linkong.

    "If I''m not mistaken, you are from the Dian Family of the Jiangyin Domain, and you are from the Rain People Clan."

    "Indeed, that''s correct."

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong stood tall and proud, with a touch of arrogance. Both the Dian Clan and the Rain People Clan were quite famous in the Upper Realm.

    Even Qinchuan, a predecessor who had lived in seclusion for several hundred thousand years, knew of their existence. They naturally felt somewhat conceited, thinking that the chances of recruiting Qinchuan just increased.

    But they soon heard Qinchuan scoff contemptuously, "What a joke, truly a great joke.

    The Jiang Family, at the very least, has the backing of the Divine Court and barely has the qualification to invite me. What are your Dian Clan and Rain People Clan in comparison? An old ancestor who was once chased and had to hide in the chaotic cosmic seas, not daring to emerge for a hundred thousand years¡ªan utter coward."

    "Another worthless clan that only dares to hide in the incessant rain and dense forests, too cowardly even to face the sun, what right do you have to speak to this young master?"

    "You... "

    Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, and the rest of the Feather Alliance''s Rain People Clan all changed color at once.

    "How dare you!" A young man from the Feather Alliance suddenly burst into a great rage, angrily bellowed.

    "This guy, must be tired of living."

    A Divine Envoy of the Rain People Clan revealed a fierce and sharp light in his eyes, his Divine Skills faintly emerging.

    He wanted to slap Qinchuan to death with one blow.

    Even the people from the Divine Alliance were at a loss, unsure whether to laugh or to cry.

    They originally thought this guy was only targeting the Divine Alliance, but it turned out he was going against all three major forces.

    "This guy is too arrogant, he simply doesn''t regard us at all!"

    In the crowd, a Divine Envoy communicated telepathically.

    "Jiang Yan, since this guy is arrogant and presumptuous, not putting us in his eyes, then let''s join forces and suppress him first," Dian Lai glanced at Jiang Yan and said.

    "Fine!"

    Jiang Yan''s expression was indifferent, looking at Qinchuan as if he were looking at a dead man, coldly spitting out a word; he had never seen such an arrogant person.

    "Lord Divine, watch as I slay this boy!" Dongfang Nian stepped forward, speaking respectfully.

    He activated the Flying Swallow Sword Art, with wings of light filling the sky, transforming into a swallow and ferociously stabbing towards Qinchuan.

    "I''ll assist you!" From within the Divine Alliance, a young man floated forward, lightly declaring; this was a Divine Envoy from the Divine Realm.

    The people from both the Feather Alliance and the Rain People Clan were not to be outdone, Great Emperor Fu Yuan and Great Emperor Wei Yu used their Palm Mystique, the will of the Great Emperor pervading the heavens.

    Two more Divine Envoys also stepped out from the other two major forces, surrounding Qinchuan in the center.

    Three Great Emperors from the ancient countries and three Divine Envoys, at this moment, attacked simultaneously, all to slay Qinchuan.

    "Just a mob of directionless rabble!"

    A cold smile formed on the corner of Qinchuan''s mouth.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan took a step forward, a divine ring shielding his body, Great Dao Rune Patterns encircling his waist, the Emperor''s Decree enveloping him; he was like a dazzling sun, unbearably bright.

    He walked upon the ranges of the Crystal Mountain, each step he took kicked up dust and debris, scattering countless black crystals.

    "He''s so fast!"

    As Qinchuan sprinted forward, the six of them suddenly realized that his speed had become like a bolt of lightning, even surpassing the speed of lightning. Sometimes, before their Divine Skills could even be launched, Qinchuan had already dodged them.

    They didn''t know that this was the effect of the Innate Pupils, even though his current body did not possess Innate Pupils, his Emperor Soul had been influenced by them, and now, in full force of attack, he unconsciously made use of them.

    While dodging the attacks from the crowd, Qinchuan erupted with formidable power, shaking the entire land.

    "Die!"

    This spear thrust by Qinchuan was the Life-Seizing Spear, the fearsome Heavenly Dao Thunder Blade and Earth Fire spread out, forming a long dragon roaring forward and stabbing out in an instant.

    "Bang, bang!"

    Great Emperor Fu Yuan of Taiyuan Ancient Country, already wounded, was unable to withstand this fearsome onslaught. His chest was pierced through, his heart crushed by terrifying mana, and he died on the spot.

    Great Emperor Fu Yuan, dead!

 Chapter 540 - 540: Xue Linkong

    "Six people ganging up on him, yet he managed to counter-kill one?" Jiang Yan''s eyes emitted a blazing light. "This man is strong! What a pity we can''t win him over!"

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong also showed a bit of astonishment and quietly instructed, "When the Spiritual Pearl appears later, we must not let him get his hands on it!"

    "Yuan''er!"

    Another Great Emperor of Taiyuan Ancient Country, Fu Zhan, seeing Fu Yuan get killed, was incredibly enraged.

    "You scoundrel, how dare you slay Yuan''er!"

    Fu Zhan was furious, the great saber in his hand flashing with resplendent divine radiance, like an ultimate flame burning fiercely. Seeing his grandson killed, the energy he erupted with at this moment was terrifyingly immense.

    Qinchuan''s expression was icy, his pupils emitting a bright golden divine light, exceedingly intense.

    Qinchuan''s body was crystalline, with Dao Law Runes filling the sky, Great Dao Rune Patterns interweaving in the void, converging into a heavenly net.

    "Suppress!"

    The words followed by the law, Qinchuan''s booming voice commanded, the heavenly net vast and infinite, Essence Qi flowing ceaselessly, oppressing the void around Fu Zhan.

    "Be careful!"

    Xue Linkong, from a distance, roared with a sudden shout, gathering a Divine Skill in his hand, a blood-colored Moon Disk spinning rapidly.

    Blood-colored killing intent swarmed out, slicing apart the heavenly net.

    "Huff¡ª"

    Fu Zhan escaped from the heavenly net, taking a long breath of relief.

    "This person is really too strange. Even the will of a Great Emperor like myself feels trembling with fear, unable to be activated upon seeing him."

    In the moment the mountainous, wave-like heavenly net suppressed him, Fu Zhan felt like an ant under Mount Tai, incapable of mustering even a bit of resistance.

    This was his closest brush with death.

    "Thanks to Elder Xue!"

    Fu Zhan was still frightened.

    "This lad is rather formidable, you are no match for him, don''t act rashly. I, myself, will take action to suppress and kill him!"

    Xue Linkong said indifferently.

    Just now, Mo Wentian, having an Undying Body, they didn''t wish to clash with him, but Qinchuan didn''t have an Undying Body, so he didn''t have any reservations.

    Xue Linkong''s aura spiked dramatically, the Dao Magic in the sky rising to the clouds.

    In an instant, countless blood-colored clouds gathered in the blue sky, and the sky began to fall with crimson raindrops, just like droplets of blood.

    "This is the Rain People Clan''s Divine Skill¡ªBlood Rain Suppression!" Dian Lai and Jiang Yan, looking at the void, spoke solemnly.

    "Under this Blood Rain, Xue Linkong''s combat power will double!" The Jin Ling Saintess''s Golden Pupil emitted a fervent light.

    In her heart, she silently pondered, "Xue Linkong is one of the elders of the Rain People Clan, and he has lived for several hundred thousand years; he is more or less on par with Elder Qin. In a battle between them, it is hard to say who would lose or win."

    Qinchuan stood with his spear across, Spiritual Energy pouring out, interweaving around his body into a shining spiritual robe, appearing exceedingly holy and pure.

    "Kill!"

    Xue Linkong shouted as he burst forth, the Blood Moon Wheel revolving above his head as though it were indeed the moon in the sky, vastly immense.

    Behind him, a dharma aspect as large as a mountain appeared, its eyes emitting sharp lights, like beams of light.

    "This brat will eventually pay the price for his arrogance!"

    This was the first time Xue Linkong demonstrated his power after descending to the Lower Realm, with many from the Rain People Clan discussing animatedly.

    "Elder Xue has cultivated for several hundred thousand years; even in the Lower Realm, he is invincible."

    Even Jiang Yan and Dian Lai were also slightly raising their eyebrows at this moment.

    "This Xue Linkong, the combat power he has displayed, seems somewhat stronger than the two had imagined."

    Everyone had been suppressed to the same realm, and this occurrence meant Xue Linkong must have had a breakthrough in his realm previously.

    Qinchuan''s robe covering his body, bathed in the bloody torrential rain, was impervious to the Blood Rain.

    The might of the Blood Moon Jade Wheel overwhelming, fiercely suppressing, was extremely domineering.

    Qinchuan abruptly dodged before his long spear swept out diagonally, charging towards Xue Linkong''s Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect above his head.

    The Dao Magic of both erupted, Divine Skills dazzling, various brilliant lights flickering in the void.

    "Boom!"

    The two sides kept attacking and combating, turning this area into a shimmering sea of thunder and flames, blazing up to the sky, engulfing the entire Crystal Mountain, with two figures constantly charging and killing amidst the extreme light and shadows. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "How powerful!"

    The Great Emperors and Divine Envoys exclaimed in admiration¡ªthe strength of these two was too formidable, with shockwaves rolling up, sand flying and rocks moving, countless black crystals from Crystal Mountain scattered across the sky.

    This was a battle that shook the heavens and the earth.

    "Crack!"

    Suddenly, the sound of something shattering abruptly echoed.

    This breaking sound was extremely faint, yet the lowest among those present were Great Emperors, so the sound was clearly audible.

    "It broke! The Blood Moon Jade Wheel actually broke?" The Great Emperors and Divine Envoys shouted in shock, their eyes wide and tongues tied.

    In the void, the Blood Moon Wheel, which resembled the moon in the sky, had a crack form in it during the bombardment of the Chi Yue Spear.

    It was shattered by the Chi Yue Spear!

    As the Chi Yue Spear swept across the world, terrifying mana along with a faint, mysterious grey Qi surged out, making the crack grow larger until finally, it split into two halves.

    "What..."

    "My Blood Moon Wheel!"

    Xue Linkong was horrified, unbelievingly staring at the Moon Wheel that had split into two halves.

    "He actually shattered Old Blood Ghost''s Lifebound Weapon!"

    Jiang Yan''s eyes shone even brighter.

    "Boom!"

    As Xue Linkong was stunned with shock, Qinchuan went full force like the wind, throwing a punch.

    "Pfft¡ª"

    With a punch, Qinchuan blew a hole through Xue Linkong''s chest, a snapping, crackling explosion bursting in Xue Linkong''s rib cage, shattering every single rib bone into pieces¡ªutterly terrifying.

    Luckily, Xue Linkong''s reaction was fast enough to move his heart in an instant, his body''s mana and Essence Qi protecting his heart veins, thus preventing immediate death on the spot.

    "Elder Blood!"

    "Ancestor!"

    Fu Zhan and many Divine Envoys exclaimed, all quickly activating their movement techniques to catch Xue Linkong as he flew backward.

    With his Lifebound Weapon smashed, Xue Linkong suffered a terrible backlash, and after being hit in the chest by Qinchuan''s punch, although he still clung to life, he no longer had the strength to fight again.

    The Crystal Mountain fell silent, and then the crowd erupted.

    "Elder Blood has lost!"

    Xue Linkong lost so suddenly that everyone was still in shock.

    Nobody had expected that Qinchuan''s Lifebound Weapon could be so powerful, actually shattering Xue Linkong''s Lifebound Weapon. It was just a brief moment, yet Qinchuan had seized the opportunity.

    "This guy, the Lifebound Weapon in his hands is not simple!"

    In fact, even Qinchuan himself was somewhat surprised as the Chi Yue Spear clashed again and again with the opponent''s Lifebound Weapon.

    Mysterious grey forces reappeared on the Chi Yue Spear, a wisp of grey energy leaking out, and as soon as the Spiritual Power of the Blood Moon Wheel touched this grey energy, the Chi Yue Spear easily shattered the opponent''s Lifebound Weapon.

    "This battle, it was his Lifebound Weapon that held the advantage!" some Divine Envoys and Great Emperors said with a begrudging tone.

    "Although a Lifebound Weapon can grow stronger with the owner''s increasing cultivation level, if the owner''s cultivation level is sealed, the strength of the Lifebound Weapon will also be suppressed.

    Having cultivated in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, Qinchuan''s Lifebound Weapon has inevitably become more attuned to the Great Dao Laws of the Lower Realm.

    If Xue Linkong had used the strongest Dao Artifact of this world, perhaps he wouldn''t have suffered this loss," Jiang Yan stood in the void, watching the great battle between the two, and spoke calmly, as if strategizing from afar.

 Chapter 541 - 541: 541

    Xue Linkong was saved by the crowd, and he took out a jade bottle from his storage space; from which he poured out an elixir that was crystalline and translucent, flickering with a purple glow.

    For a time, the scent of the medicine pervaded the area.

    This was a peerless treasure pill, brought by Xue Linkong from the Divine Realm, which made all the Great Emperors'' eyes shine upon seeing it.

    "It has actually forced Xue Linkong to use the Blood Divine Pill; it seems his injuries are very severe," Dian Lai''s face grew a bit more solemn.

    Xue Linkong swallowed the Blood Divine Pill in one gulp; divine power surged around him. His chest flashed with a brilliant light, and there was a snapping and popping sound from his bones as the fractured bones continuously regenerated.

    As the medicinal power continuously stimulated his body, in a short while, the bloody hole in his chest completely healed without leaving a trace of a scar on his body.

    Xue Linkong''s body glowed, wrapped in Great Dao rune patterns. After consuming this divine pill, he had recovered his peak combat strength; his eyes were firmly fixed on Qinchuan and the long spear in his hand.

    "This lifebound weapon of his has astonishing capabilities; I cannot resist it head-on next time," Xue Linkong muttered to himself.

    "Who else?"

    Qinchuan coldly swept his gaze over the group of Great Emperors. Standing with his spear horizontally, the tangible murderous intent emitted from him was overwhelming, as if he were an ancient war god.

    His eyes were blood-red and menacing, as he looked indifferently at the group of Great Emperors and Divine Envoys.

    Fu Zhan, Dongfang Nian, Wei Yu, and the other Great Emperors were shaken to their core, not daring to meet his gaze.

    The Rain People Clan were actually eager to fight again. Several members of the Rain People Clan rushed out, operating their divine skills, intending to subdue Qinchuan, but they were stopped by Xue Linkong.

    Jiang Yan and Dian Lai both took a small step back.

    It wasn''t that the two were afraid; although Qinchuan was strong, both were confident enough to suppress him.

    In their view, the fact that Qinchuan could defeat Xue Linkong was merely because Qinchuan had the advantage of a magical treasure.

    They were confident their own magical treasures were powerful enough to counter Qinchuan''s long spear and thus naturally suppress him.

    But neither wanted to be the first to act. They were here to fight for the Spiritual Pearl; since it had not yet appeared in the world, they were reluctant to get involved.

    Meanwhile, after Qinchuan had snatched the divine organ, what everyone failed to notice was that the ancient divine corpse with bloodline of the Divine Race did not continue to attack Qinchuan. Instead, it quietly approached another larger bronze coffin.

    Something in that bronze stone coffin seemed to attract it immensely; it pressed its withered head against the coffin, as if listening to something.

    The dried-up massive hand repeatedly caressed the lid of the bronze coffin.

    "Bang"

    It tried to push open the bronze stone coffin, but its massive fist hit the coffin, making only a crisp impact sound. Waves of Great Dao rune patterns rippled on the bronze plate, effortlessly dissipating the force of its attack.

    The mummified corpse kept swinging its arms, using the last bit of its divine power to pound the lid of the bronze coffin.

    But every time it attacked with full force, the blow landed on the bronze panel like a pebble thrown into the ocean, causing no ripples; the bronze panel remained unscathed.

    Previously, it had shattered a smaller bronze stone coffin with a single punch, but now facing the larger coffin, its efforts were completely ineffective.

    "Roar..."

    The ancient divine corpse was extremely unwilling. With a strong obsession, it now emitted a golden radiance. A hot golden light suddenly rose, the dazzling brilliance towering and piercing, with Great Dao rune patterns spreading all around it, billowing immortal mist ascending.

    From within that golden orb, suddenly, a droplet of golden liquid condensed in front of its chest.

    This droplet of golden liquid radiated intensely, brimming with dazzling light and colorful halos; Dao patterns circulated on the surface of the liquid, emitting sacred sounds of sacrifice.

    Far away, the Great Emperors and Jiang Yan, upon seeing this, couldn''t help but feel an impulse to worship.

    "This is..."

    "This is Divine Clan Essence Blood!"

    At this moment, everyone was boiling with excitement.

    The Divine Clan Essence Blood, even more heart-stirring than the Divine Clan heart from earlier.

    Qinchuan finally understood why, after being sealed for hundreds of millions of years, the Divine Corpse could still break through the seal, retrieve its skull, and join the battle with everyone.

    It turned out that the blood of the Divine Clan flowed within its body, and that blood had not yet dried up!

    At this moment, the ancient Divine Corpse was actually condensing the last drop of the Divine Clan blood essence within its body.

    Countless Great Emperors and Divine Envoys were moved. Unable to resist, they rushed towards the drop of essence blood, trying to take it into their possession.

    But the next moment, four powerful Divine Skills were unleashed from different directions, stopping the crowd.

    "Stop!"

    Jiang Yan, Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, and Qinchuan stood in the void.

    "Do not act recklessly!" Jiang Yan indifferently looked at the people and said flatly.

    Jiang Yan and the others could also see that the ancient Divine Corpse was putting all its effort into breaking open the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    Although the Divine Clan Essence Blood was extremely tempting, when compared with what lay inside the Bronze Stone Coffin, it seemed rather insignificant.

    At that time, the golden blood had already dripped down.

    "Buzz!"

    The Golden Essence Blood fell onto the Bronze Stone Coffin. Suddenly, the Bronze Coffin lid flashed with a burst of brilliant twilight, and after a graceful twirl of twilight, the golden blood flowed over, covering the entire Bronze Stone Coffin.

    The originally simple and desolate Bronze Stone Coffin now radiated a faint golden glow, accompanied by waves of divine sound, supremely sacred.

    "Crack!"

    Suddenly, the golden light on the surface of the Bronze Stone Coffin intensified, and a crack appeared on the coffin.

    "It''s open! The Bronze Stone Coffin is open!"

    All the people exclaimed, their gazes fixed on the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    Even the many cultivators who had already kept their distance couldn''t help but get excited at this moment. The coffin was incredibly large, and it must contain numerous Spiritual Treasures.

    Some cultivators even started to activate their movement techniques, hurtling towards the Great Emperor Battlefield.

    In the pursuit of wealth amidst danger, with the coffin now open, the emperors would certainly vie for the most precious treasures within, presenting them with a perfect opportunity to fight for other treasures.

    As this drop of essence blood spread, gradually seeping into that small crack, the slit grew increasingly larger.

    Finally, with a "bang," the lid of the Bronze Stone Coffin completely shattered. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hum..."

    At that moment, a burst of dazzling divine radiance emerged, with countless laws resonating, Great Dao Laws filling the void, from which emanated a series of sounds difficult to comprehend.

    "The Spiritual Pearl has appeared!"

    The crowd instantly spotted a fist-sized Spiritual Pearl lying quietly in the center of the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    The Spiritual Pearl was entirely emerald green, with radiant brilliance that seemed to contain a small world within, brimming with boundless vitality.

    "It''s exactly like the World Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb!" Qinchuan exclaimed. Although the pearl''s color and aura were vastly different, its shape and size were indistinguishable, as if carved from the same mold.

    The Spiritual Pearl, as though awakened by the Divine Clan Essence Blood, in the instant the Stone Coffin opened, whooshed into a streak of light, charging fiercely towards the ancient Divine Corpse.

 Chapter 542 - 542: The Struggle for the Spiritual Pearl

    Before everyone could react, they saw the Spiritual Pearl had already flown into the hands of the Divine Corpse.

    "The Spiritual Pearl has been grasped by that mummified corpse, let''s join forces and snatch it away!"

    A Divine Envoy came to his senses and shouted loudly.

    "Kill!"

    A group of Great Emperors and Divine Envoys shouted and all activated their movement techniques, stretching out huge hands, trying to seize the Spiritual Pearl containing endless life force.

    Jiang Yan, Dian Lai, and Xue Linkong couldn''t sit still either, each suppressing from three different directions.

    Qinchuan leaped down, his feet radiant with Dao Magic, laws swirling about, and with a thud, he landed beside the Divine Corpse. Blood-red killing intent surged wildly from his body, spreading all around and shaking the Crystal Mountain.

    "Get lost!"

    With an angry shout, his voice thundered, the red Asura killing intent enveloping him, like a demon climbing out of the eighteen layers of Purgatory, chilling to the bone.

    At this moment, he unleashed all his Divine Power Spells simultaneously, blocking the Divine Skills of Jiang Yan and the others. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Boom!"

    As everyone made their moves at once, countless Divine Power Spells exploded, striking upon the Bronze Coffin.

    The Bronze Stone Coffin, already cracked, could not withstand the immense Divine Power, and with a loud bang, the Stone Coffin burst apart.

    The next moment, countless lights flickered, dazzling radiance soaring to the sky¡ªtreasures from within the Bronze Stone Coffin dispersed as the Stone Coffin shattered, all spilling out.

    "Look quickly, so many Magical Treasures!"

    The many Cultivators in the distance exclaimed in surprise.

    Everyone went mad, rushing towards the summit of Crystal Mountain. These glinting treasures must certainly be those unwanted by the Quasi-Emperors and Great Emperors.

    "Buzz!"

    A Supreme Saint turned into a bolt of lightning, moving so fast that Great Dao Laws coiled around his arm as he grabbed a glowing Divine Brush floating in the void.

    "Hahaha, I''ve got it, a Supreme Divine Brush!" The Supreme Saint laughed wildly. The treasures that flew out from the Bronze Stone Coffin were surely incredible Magic Artifacts, and the Saint stimulated his Divine Sense to examine it.

    "What!"

    "How can this brush be a mere mortal object?"

    The Supreme Saint was greatly shocked. He found that the Divine Brush, which seemed to glow with jade light from afar, turned out to be nothing more than an exceedingly ordinary mortal pen upon closer inspection.

    Forget about having any Divine Intent, it didn''t even have a hint of the Great Dao''s will.

    "How can this be?"

    Not only this Supreme Saint, but at this moment, all Cultivators who had snatched a treasure discovered the same thing.

    Everyone was stunned; they had risked their lives navigating the Great Emperor Battlefield, only to take such a gamble for some mundane objects?

    At this point, everyone turned their attention to the Spiritual Pearl that the Divine Envoys and Great Emperors were fighting over in the distance.

    "This Bronze Stone Coffin has a mysterious origin, an object from Ancient Times. How could it possibly contain mere mundane items? Could it be that the Spiritual Pearl has swallowed all the spiritual energy and Divine Power of these treasures?"

    Treasures could also devour the Spiritual Power of other Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    Just like how Qinchuan used to preserve various Innate Body-awakening Heavenly Treasures Materials, to maintain their medicinal properties and Spiritual Power, he would feed other treasures for these geniuses to devour, so as to avoid the loss of their spiritual efficacy.

    With time, the devoured treasures would naturally diminish significantly in their original medicinal efficacy and Spiritual Power.

    This bronze stone coffin had existed for countless years, and if the spiritual treasure inside was truly only for the consumption of the spiritual pearl, it was indeed possible that it had been devoured completely, becoming a mere mundane object.

    After exhausting the last drop of essence blood, the divine corpse no longer had the strength for another battle at this time.

    Seeing Qinchuan fall beside him, after spending some time with Qinchuan, he considered him the only person he knew.

    Without any hesitation, he stuffed the life-containing spiritual pearl into Qinchuan''s embrace.

    After doing all this, the divine corpse collapsed with a thunderous fall.

    Qinchuan was filled with a solemn air, as he vaguely sensed that, countless years ago, this divine corpse must have been searching for the secrets within Spirit Martial Great Tomb and Dao Palace Secret Realm, and it was very likely that it had lost its life for this spiritual pearl.

    Now that he had obtained the spiritual pearl, he, too, had exhausted the last drop of essence blood, and the only instinct for battle left in his body could no longer hold on.

    With a move of his hand, Qinchuan took the divine corpse back into the storage space.

    The storage space he currently carried on his body was not as good as the Dao Lotus space, but it was still no problem to contain a divine corpse without consciousness.

    "Qinchuan, the God Master is giving you one more chance. Hand over the spiritual pearl, and we can let go of the divine corpse and not pursue the matter further!"

    Jiang Yan was glowing all over, surrounded by a brilliant aura, incredibly holy, like an ancient divine being high above.

    "Back when the treasures of Spirit Martial Great Tomb appeared in the world, countless people fell, but only you survived. If this old man is not mistaken, the spiritual pearl from Spirit Martial Great Tomb must have been taken by you as well," he said.

    Xue Linkong had healed his injuries, and he stared at Qinchuan with a gloomy gaze, as the two of them were now in a fight to the death.

    "What a joke. The world of cultivation has always been about the survival of the fittest. Whoever is strong claims the treasure. The divine corpse was taken by this young master by my own hand; there is no need for any of you to concede it.

    The spiritual pearl is in the possession of this young master. If you have the ability, come and take it yourself!"

    Qinchuan said mockingly, with one hand wielding a spear and the other holding the green spiritual pearl, as arrogant as one could be.

    "Senior, this spiritual pearl concerns the survival and safety of the Divine Realm, and it has no other use in your hands. If possible, we are willing to exchange it for other treasures," said the Jin Ling Saintess as she swayed the bells on her body, approaching slowly with her proposition, though she had not yet made a move.

    "If the spiritual pearl can indeed solve the crisis of evil energy, once I have collected the Nine Spiritual Pearls, I will surely return to the Upper Realm to resolve it myself. There is no need to hand it over to you, which is so troublesome," Qinchuan said lightly. In his eyes, the spiritual pearls were not only about solving the crisis of evil energy but also related to the Immortal Burial, and that mysterious grey energy; he could not give up on them.

    "Since Senior Qinchuan is so obstinate, we can only settle this with Divine Power Spells!"

    The Jin Ling Saintess had tried to persuade him with both good and bad arguments, but seeing that Qinchuan had no intention to exchange the spiritual pearl, her tone grew colder.

    Now, with a God Master by their side, as well as the Feather Alliance and the Rain People Clan, even if Qinchuan had descended for hundreds of thousands of years, he could hardly escape even if he had wings.

    "The kid is right, the one strong enough claims the treasure; this spiritual pearl in the kid''s hand is claimed by the Divine Alliance!"

    Jiang Yan''s eyes flickered with lightning, and with a sweep of his arm, a thunderous roar sounded as Great Dao Rune Patterns filled the sky, charging towards the spiritual pearl in Qinchuan''s hand.

    Jiang Yan walked through the void, his body flickering with blue lightning, instantly appearing beside Qinchuan.

    "Bang!"

    Qinchuan and he collided fist to palm, and a blazing divine light soared into the sky, engulfing the entire Crystal Mountain.

    Divine Skills were activated, and spells rose in all directions; lightning and flames filled the entire mountain range as the two continually battled.

    Dian Lai was not willing to show weakness either; he took action himself, joining in the struggle for the spiritual pearl.

    Both Jiang Yan and Dian Lai, in the eyes of many, were dominant forces, and they had never made a move before.

    At this time, the two took action personally for the spiritual pearl.

    "Humph, this old man is still capable of fighting!" Xue Linkong consumed a Divine Pill, and his mana returned to its peak, unleashing a roar that instigated a sky full of blood rain, traversing the void, and joining the grand battle.

 Chapter 543 - 543: Cauldrons Might

    "Boom!"

    An earth-shattering collision took place, the sky overturned, the ocean surged, and the Crystal Mountain was shrouded in a diffuse glow.

    For the first time, the four of them went all out.

    "What of the three great forces? Even if the Divine Emperor or the Heavenly Emperor personally arrives, in this young master''s eyes, they are still trash," Qinchuan''s eyes shone with a brilliant golden light, his entire presence overwhelmingly dominant. A gold-colored lightning seemed to flicker continuously in his eyes as he coldly swept his gaze across everyone, truly like an Asura War God, disdainful of all directions.

    The Blood-Colored Spear in his hand was like a Supreme Divine Weapon, and with every swing, it carried an incomparable might, surging with divine radiance.

    "Presumptuous, the Heavenly Emperor''s prestige is not to be insulted by the likes of you," said Jiang Yan, his expression cold. In his hand was a purple Battle Halberd that trembled slightly.

    Everyone came from the Lower Realm, their Cultivation Levels sealed, and their Lifebound Weapons would also have their strength reduced. As for the Divine Artifacts of the Divine Realm, unless they had been nurtured for tens of thousands of years in the Lower Realm to completely eliminate the aura of the Heavenly Dao carried by the Divine Artifacts, everyone was equally afraid to use them, worried that they would be detected by the Great Dao Laws.

    Once the Great Dao Laws detect the aura of the Heavenly Dao on a Magic Artifact, they would follow the source and discover any anomaly with its owner, and even though there is a certain chance of going undetected, no one dared to try.

    This was a Supreme Dao Artifact, and the Battle Halberd radiated purple light all over. With a slight tremor, Dao Magic surged forth, sweeping away countless strong opponents on the spot, causing them to fall into the surging ocean.

    Xue Linkong, too, had suffered from his previous move and did not use his Lifebound Weapon again. He summoned a Supreme Dao Artifact, a Great Seal that radiated a hazy treasure aura from the void, suppressing and dropping strands of Dharma Patterns, terrifying and startling.

    Dian Lai''s Physical Body descended, a massive Dharma Aspect emerging in the air, taking shape. The Dharma Aspect reached out with its palm towards Qinchuan''s head, seemingly trying to crush it.

    Qinchuan roared, his killing intent surging. Behind his Long Spear, terrifying thunder and lightning emerged. Inside his Sea of Consciousness, an Emperor Soul also opened its eyes at this moment, shooting out a terrifying blood light, sweeping across all in front of him.

    The hawk battled the rabbit with all its might,

    At this moment, he was without the slightest bit of carelessness, deploying every tactic at his disposal.

    This time, the opponent''s Magic Artifacts were not Lifebound Weapons, and the gray energy inside the Long Spear seemed to have no interest in these two Supreme Dao Artifacts, and did not reappear.

    Spear Energy surged, the Battle Halberd''s purple qi burst forth, and for a time, this part of the world glittered with cold light.

    "Hiss, hiss, hiss..."

    The three initially competing figures now joined forces to try and take down Qinchuan.

    Dao light cascaded like a waterfall, and Laws descended from the blue sky above, wrapping around the four individuals, emitting a terrifying glow that obscured everyone''s vision.

    In the distance, the cultivators only felt as if four dazzling suns had appeared, constantly clashing and striking against one another.

    "Thud, thud, thud¡­"

    The Blood-Colored Spear and the Battle Halberd collided incessantly, the sharp metallic ringing filled the air, and light shot across the sky.

    "Although we have sealed our mana, bursting forth with power over a long period still risks detection by the Great Dao Laws, let''s join forces quickly and eradicate this child!" Dian Lai said, his eyes flickering with a cold light.

    "The boy has two Spiritual Pearls in his hands, let''s go all out ¨C whoever gets the Spiritual Pearls first will be handsomely rewarded!" Jiang Yan said coldly at this moment.

    "Kill!"

    In the distance, the Divine Envoys and Great Emperors, upon hearing this, moved in unison, their Divine Skills erupting, all targeting Qinchuan.

    "Trash will always be trash, whether it''s one piece of trash or a hundred pieces of trash together, they''re still trash!" Qinchuan''s eyes flickered with lightning, his hair standing on end as he spoke coldly.

    Above Qinchuan''s head, a radiant halo burst forth, and the mouth of a volcano opened, emitting a dark glow.

    A small green cauldron rose from the volcano''s mouth, the Heaven Devouring Cauldron forged from Immortal Gold, enshrouded in Immortal Qi, with Dao intent rolling tumultuously.

    "Swallow!"

    Qinchuan issued a resounding command, and a terrifying devouring force immediately burst forth from the small cauldron, accompanied by deep, dark demonic Qi. Instantly, three Divine Envoys were sucked into the cauldron and disappeared without a trace.

    The Great Emperor Dongfang Nian of the Great Yan Ancient Country, eager to prove himself, surged forward and was also devoured by the small cauldron, turning into essence Qi and a blood mist.

    "What!"

    "This is... This is the Heaven Devouring Cauldron!"

    Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, and some of the Divine Envoys looked at each other with grave expressions on their faces. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    All three powers, like the Mend Heaven Sect, hailed from the Southern Frontier down south of the Divine Wilderness. The battle between Prison Mountain and the Mend Heaven Sect that year had shaken the entire Southern Frontier, witnessed by countless people who were aware of the dreadful power of this Divine Cauldron.

    "This cauldron has been missing for hundreds of thousands of years, how did it suddenly appear in your hands?" Xue Linkong was incredibly shocked.

    "Could it be... that he is Prison Mountain?"

    Although Qinchuan''s current appearance and Divine Sense had nothing to do with Prison Mountain from those years, someone still thought so in their hearts.

    After all, Prison Mountain had fought the Mend Heaven Sect back then, and although he had lost an arm, he had managed to flee far away, escaping from the Divine Realm.

    Considering Qinchuan''s performance today, having lived in seclusion in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, with his astounding combat prowess, it was difficult for everyone not to connect him with that man from the past.

    "Ding ding!"

    Qinchuan didn''t speak, but continuously urged the small cauldron, spraying out several streams of dark Qi. Fu Zhan of the Taiyuan Ancient Country and Great Emperor Wei Yu of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country were too slow to react, getting sucked into the Heaven Devouring Cauldron and instantly refined into pools of blood.

    In just one day, Fu Zhan of the Taiyuan Ancient Country, Great Emperor Wei Yu of Jiuxiang, Great Emperor Dongfang Nian of Great Yan, four great emperors, and several Divine Envoys with true strength not inferior to that of great emperors, had all perished at the hands of Qinchuan.

    "Dang!"

    Qinchuan struck the Heaven Devouring Cauldron with his palm, producing a terrifying tremor. The few remaining great emperors could not withstand the tremor imbued with fearsome Dao intent and fell one by one.

    This was a demonic sound that reached directly to the soul, a terrifying force that transcended this world.

    People in the distance clutched their ears and noses, though weakened by the vast expanse, the Dao intent transmitted through space caused many saints and Great Saints to bleed from all seven orifices, severely injured.

    "What a terrifying Divine Cauldron, what rank is this magic artifact?"

    Cultivators far away swallowed hard, utterly shocked.

    "Boom!" Qinchuan''s long spear swept across again, aiming at Jiang Yan and the other two, carrying the divine power to suppress the Nine Heavens.

    At the same time, Qinchuan''s Divine Sense activated the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    The Heaven Devouring Cauldron expanded with the wind, growing to ten thousand miles wide in an instant, covering the sky above everyone''s heads and completely blocking out the sun, as if it indeed intended to devour the blue sky.

    Several more terrifying devouring forces were released, and three Divine Envoys were consumed by the cauldron, turning into blood water.

    "This fellow has stayed in the Lower Realm for hundreds of thousands of years, nourishing the Divine Artifact with the laws of the Great Dao every day, enabling him to unleash the maximum power of the Divine Artifact under the rules of the Great Dao!"

    Jiang Yan swung his Battle Halberd, parrying Qinchuan''s Long Spear, and said coldly.

    They all possessed Divine Artifacts, and in Jiang Yan''s hands, there was even one Supreme Divine Weapon from the Divine Realm that could contend with the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, but those Divine Artifacts from the Divine Realm were tainted with the aura of the Heavenly Dao. Once they used them, they would certainly be detected by the laws of the Great Dao.

    Jiang Yan shifted sideways, wrapped in purple Qi, standing in the void with his hair flying about, looking like a true god. He spoke word by word, icily, "It''s time to end this!"

    "Rumble rumble! Rumble rumble!"

    As his words fell, violent tremors came from all directions. The entire Divine Demon Island shook violently, raising curtains of waves that soared to a thousand feet high.

    At the same time, tens of thousands of miles away from Divine Demon Island, black screens of light rose from all around simultaneously.

 Chapter 544 - 544 Formation Emerges

    Tens of thousands of miles away, a black curtain of light surged towards the heavens like an ink-colored waterfall, devouring the sky at an extremely fast rate.

    Moments later, the entire world was plunged into complete darkness. Divine Demon Island was now completely enveloped by this black curtain of light, appearing like a massive black sphere born out of thin air above the sea.

    Even cultivators far off in Dongju Continent were feeling the mighty tremors of Great Dao energy at this time.

    "What''s going on?"

    "What''s happening? Why has the entire sky gone dark?"

    At this moment, the cultivators on Divine Demon Island as well as the various Great Emperors were filled with astonishment and uncertainty, for they suddenly could no longer sense the aura of the Dao.

    They felt as if they were blinded, sealed within a massive enclosed world.

    People couldn''t see, and even their Divine Sense was subjected to an extremely intense suppression, the space they could perceive had been reduced to less than a tenth of its original extent.

    "What kind of formation is this?" Dian Lai and Xue Linkong sensed immediately that this was the effect of a Great Formation, but they did not associate it with the Heaven Suppression Seal of World Extinction.

    After a long moment, a flash of insight crossed both of their minds and their expressions changed dramatically, "Could it be, could it be the legendary..."

    "The Heaven Suppression Seal of World Extinction Formation!"

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong exclaimed in shock, looking towards Jiang Yan.

    "Jiang Yan, you''ve actually used the Heaven Suppression Bead!"

    In the void.

    Qinchuan stood proudly, his eyes like lightning, emitting a fierce radiance.

    He glowed all over, like a sun in the dark world, with numerous flames of Immortal Fire burning fiercely, breaking through the dark prison.

    "Finally, you''re willing to use the Heaven Suppression Bead, huh!"

    Qinchuan''s voice was ice-cold, as he had long anticipated Jiang Yan''s tactics.

    "Hmph, knowing the methods of this god, yet you still refuse to swiftly submit," Jiang Yan stood opposite Qinchuan, with icy coldness flickering in his eyes, the divine light from their gazes fiercely clashing.

    "Hand over the two Spiritual Pearls in your possession, take an oath to serve me, Jiang Yan, loyally for life, and I shall spare you. Otherwise, do not blame this god for being merciless."

    Jiang Yan''s expression was proud, he spoke indifferently, as if he was completely confident in his hold over Qinchuan.

    This Great Formation had now completely isolated the aura of the Dao, allowing their Cultivation Levels to break through the shackles imposed by the limit of the Great Emperor on the Divine Wilderness Continent, recovering a part of their original strength.

    Having said that,

    Jiang Yan released the Seal suppressing his own Cultivation Level, and his aura began to surge rapidly.

    Breaking through the shackles of the Great Emperor, stepping from the Mortal Realm into the God Realm, was normally an extremely difficult process, but for Jiang Yan, it was just a matter of unsealing his cultivation, with the whole process going incredibly smoothly.

    Jiang Yan glowed all over, his body crystalline.

    Divine Being Realm Early Stage. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Divine Being Realm Intermediate Stage.

    Divine Being Realm Late Stage.

    Surpassing the Cultivation Level of a Divine Being, his Cultivation Level did not stop until reaching the Heavenly God Early Stage.

    On the Divine Wilderness Continent, the Great Dao Laws decreed that the highest realm attainable was that of the Great Emperor; now, Jiang Yan gloriously broke through to the Heavenly God Early Stage.

    "Rumor has it that the Heaven Suppression Seal of World Extinction Great Formation is powerful enough to cut off the Dao aura within the formation, turning it into an independent world of its own. It seems the rumors are not false," said Xue Linkong.

    "Quick, undo the cultivation level seal, we must not let Jiang Yan get the Spiritual Pearl," Dian Lai commanded.

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong simultaneously broke the seal on their own cultivation levels, and their cultivation levels began to soar rapidly.

    However, the two soon discovered that once they had unsealed their cultivation levels to the early stage of Divine Being, they couldn''t continue to release the seal any further.

    "Our cultivation levels can only be unsealed to the early stage of the Divine Being Realm," Dian Lai and Xue Linkong exchanged looks.

    The next moment, the two realized that, in addition to isolating the Great Dao Response, this Great Formation also had a suppressive effect. Within this Great Formation, except for the main person of the formation, Jiang Yan, the cultivation levels of all others were restricted to the early stage of the Divine Being Realm.

    At the same time, the majestic spiritual energy around them burst forth continuously, and numerous Divine Envoys also began to release their seals.

    At this moment, the aura on Qinchuan''s body was going through earth-shaking changes, and a blood-red murderous intent surged out like overwhelming waves. In no time, his cultivation level also stayed at the early stage of Divine Being.

    "Jin Ling, when I entered this sea area with you yesterday, I had already detected your arrangement of the Heaven and Earth Extinction Formation. Why do you think I still chose to follow you here?"

    Qinchuan''s face bore a mocking smile as he casually asked while looking at both Jin Ling and Jiang Yan.

    "Hmm?"

    The Jin Ling Saintess wore a look of surprise.

    She recalled that when passing the critical spot of the Great Formation set up by the cultivators of Great Yan yesterday, Qinchuan indeed mentioned the Heaven Suppression Bead.

    It seemed that Qinchuan had indeed known about the Heaven and Earth Extinction Formation for quite some time.

    "Could it be that Senior Qin has other means?" Jin Ling Saintess wondered.

    "What''s going on here?" asked Jiang Yan indifferently.

    The Jin Ling Saintess informed Jiang Yan of the previous day''s events in great detail.

    Upon hearing this, a fleeting light flashed in Jiang Yan''s eyes, but he immediately showed scorn.

    "It seems you do have some insight to have guessed what formation it was even before my Great Formation had taken shape. However, knowing that I have arranged the Heaven and Earth Extinction Formation and still daring to barge in here, I really don''t know whether to call you brave or foolish," he said.

    In this formation, his cultivation level would always be one rank higher than everyone else''s. Jiang Yan was absolutely confident in his own power.

    "Merely chickens and dogs, I can exterminate you without lifting a finger," Qinchuan said disdainfully, then turned his gaze toward Jin Ling and Yin Yuexuan.

    "Jin Ling, Yin Yuexuan, if you two decide to leave the Divine Alliance and the Feather Alliance and come under my wing at this moment, I can spare your lives in consideration of the one month''s acquaintance in the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    Otherwise, don''t blame me for being merciless," he continued.

    Qinchuan could see clearly that although Jin Ling and Yin Yuexuan had been quite watchful during the previous battle, neither had taken any action against him. He decided to give them a chance.

    No sooner had Qinchuan spoken than the Divine Alliance members erupted into a slew of scoffs and laughter.

    "This guy must be crazy, thinking about poaching at a time like this?"

    "With the Saintess''s status, how could he brazenly talk about subjugating her?"

    Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan also looked coldly at Jin Ling. Ever since the Jin Ling Saintess returned to Flying Swallow City from the Dao Palace Secret Realm, she had mentioned Qinchuan many times, and during the recent suppression of Qinchuan, the Jin Ling Saintess had just watched from afar, not lending a hand.

    Furthermore, Qinchuan had known in advance about the critical details of the Heaven and Earth Extinction Great Formation, and yet the Jin Ling Saintess had also chosen to conceal this and not report it, which had caused him to feel some dissatisfaction with her.

    The Jin Ling Saintess shivered all over; she sensed the coldness in Jiang Yan''s eyes. Qinchuan might be formidable, but she knew that Jiang Yan was even more fearsome.

    Then she stepped forward and said coldly.

    "Qinchuan, since you''ve decided to make an enemy of our Divine Alliance, there''s nothing more to discuss between us."

    After she spoke, a huge golden bell appeared above the head of the Jin Ling Saintess, majestic and overwhelming, casting a shadow over everything, encompassing all.

    She was eager to show her loyalty to the Divine Alliance and took the initiative to make a move, intending to suppress Qinchuan.

 Chapter 545 - 545: Jiang Yan

    "Dong!"

    The magic artifact bell wielded by the Jin Ling Saintess was indeed a remarkable Divine Artifact.

    When her divine power struck the bell, a vast trembling sound was emitted instantly, and ripples surged through the fabric of space, like ocean waves crashing toward Qinchuan, overwhelming with their ferocity.

    On another front, Yin Yuexuan also bellowed, "Qinchuan, hand over the Spiritual Pearl and submit to the Feather Alliance!"

    Although Qinchuan hailed from the Upper Realm and had been in hiding for hundreds of thousands of years, and indeed he had previously considered winning Qinchuan over,

    now that Qinchuan had offended three major powers and was trapped by the Heaven-Sealing Apocalypse Formation, he was clearly in a desperate situation, and he no longer wanted to be associated with Qinchuan, hurriedly seeking to cut ties with him.

    "What a pity."

    Qinchuan stood in the sky, radiant, and sneered.

    "This was your only chance to live, too bad you''ve given it up!"

    Qinchuan''s voice was as cold as frost, his expression like winter snow.

    "Break!"

    With a wave of Qinchuan''s hand, a dazzling flame soared to the sky, sweeping across the waves of sonic energy that were rolling through the void.

    "Dang!"

    In the dim world, Divine Fire lit up the heavens, casting a red glow over the entire ocean, spreading its light across the entire Divine Demon Island.

    It was like the ultimate blooming of a Divine Lotus, its splendor flashing by in an instant.

    All of a sudden, everyone''s pupils shrank dramatically, as with a simple sweeping strike from Qinchuan, both Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan were swept away, crashing far into the sea.

    "Such terrifying power! This fellow, although only at the early stage of Divine Being, has managed to repel Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan of the same realm with a single move."

    Jiang Yan''s face turned ashen, he shouted in rage, "You''re courting death!"

    Jiang Yan was holding a battle halberd that emitted a purple glow as if forged from the chaos of ancient times, with astonishing fluctuations upon it.

    This was not the Dao Artifact he had offered before, but another Divine Artifact.

    Now, deep within the Heaven-Sealing Formation, Jiang Yan no longer abided by the rules of the Divine Wilderness Continent and brought out the strongest magic artifact in his possession.

    The battle halberd trembled in Jiang Yan''s hands, emitting dragon-like roars, flashing with dazzling purple divine radiance, unleashing boundless energy that shook heaven and earth.

    "Kill!"

    Jiang Yan exclaimed furiously as he transformed into a streak of light, wielding the halberd, invoking the Divine Skills of the ancient Jiang Family.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were electric; he could feel the excitement vibrating through the long spear in his hands as it met such an adversary.

    Qinchuan''s Divine Sense activated the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, thrusting out with the longsword in his hands. Thunder dragons and flames erupted as his entire being turned into a massive furnace ablaze with divine power, unleashing Dao Magic.

    The Divine Cauldron burst with Immortal Qi, spewing a winding Dharma Pattern that submerged the entire world.

    Caught in this, Jiang Yan immediately felt a monumental force bearing down on his shoulders as if he were shouldering two massive mountains.

    "Humph, just a Heaven Devouring Cauldron, let''s see how you plan to devour this deity!" Jiang Yan''s murderous aura surged as the battle halberd shot out a blinding ray of light, piercing the sky and plunging into the mouth of the Divine Cauldron.

    "Die!"

    Jiang Yan thrust the halberd, dislodging the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, and lunged for Qinchuan.

    The two transformed into two dazzling suns, repeatedly clashing in the void.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

    The battle halberd and the long spear collided, echoing thunderous sounds with the entire land trembling; the Divine Demon Island was on the verge of complete submersion.

    "How can this fellow, merely at the early Divine Being Realm, fight me to a standstill when I surpass him in strength by an entire Realm?"

    Jiang Yan was somewhat astonished. In just a few breaths'' time, they had exchanged over a thousand blows, and he suddenly found that Qinchuan''s Divine Power Magic Energy was surprisingly vast.

    As a cultivator of the Heavenly God Early Stage, he faced someone at the Divine Being Early Stage; he should have crushed his opponent. Yet, after thousands of exchanges, the battle ended in a stalemate.

    A fleeting doubt crossed the depths of Jiang Yan''s heart, but he quickly steadied himself.

    "It seems I need to exert my full strength to suppress you!" Jiang Yan retreated, his entire demeanor becoming extremely calm.

    "Deity Demon Era, Demon Suppressing Divine Skills, Suppress!"

    Jiang Yan''s body glowed, a light shone from his brow, and a strange mark appeared on his forehead, blazing with golden flames.

    "This is..."

    "This is the Jiang Family''s Forbidden Technique¡ªHeartburn Bone Erosion."

    From a distance, Dian Lai and Xue Linkong''s faces revealed a look of shock as they cried out.

    The Jiang Family was an Ancient family, which could even trace its lineage to the Deity Demon Era. Although Jiang Yan was merely a branch member, even a family branch inherited certain powerful Deity Demon Forbidden Techniques, which were not comparable to the Divine Skills of ordinary family powers.

    "Blazing Sun Scorches the Heart, Yin-Yang Erodes the Bones!" Jiang Yan bellowed.

    As he uttered these eight characters, the mark on Jiang Yan''s forehead burning with golden flames began to expand, and an aura of desolate decay wafted out.

    The Feather Alliance and the Rain People Clan spectating from a distance suddenly felt the world around them shifting, transforming into an expanse of nothingness with only desolation; white bones lay everywhere, a terrifying and horrifying sight.

    Even Dian Lai and Xue Linkong were briefly entranced.

    "Truly an Ancient Forbidden Technique inherited from an ancient family!"

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong exchanged glances, each seeing the shock and caution in the other''s eyes.

    Jiang Yan, originating from a branch of the Jiang Family but in possession of Heartburn Bone Erosion, was astounding.

    "Qinchuan is done for! We were just grazed by the aftermath of the Forbidden Technique and nearly fell victim to it; this guy being targeted by the Forbidden Technique has no escape now!" The two thought to themselves simultaneously.

    Their gazes fixed intensely on the battle at the center.

    But their expressions changed drastically in an instant.

    "How is that possible?"

    "He hasn''t been devoured by the Heartburn Bone Erosion?"

    The two were startled to find that Qinchuan was still standing perfectly fine in the void, his hair flying, even wearing a look of disdain on his face, as if he were viewing Jiang Yan like an imbecile.

    "It''s truly unfortunate for the Jiang Family to have an incompetent disciple like you. The fine Heartburn Bone Erosion, when executed by you, would have anyone unaware thinking it''s just a gentle breeze. Are you just tickling me?" Qinchuan commented languidly.

    "How is this possible?" Jiang Yan also lost his composure. "Heartburn Bone Erosion directly sears the soul, you can''t possibly be unharmed!"

    "How¡­ how can you be fine?" Jiang Yan couldn''t believe it.

    He didn''t know that Qinchuan, with nine lives as an Emperor Soul, was untouched even by Emperor and Ghost King-level Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques; let alone his, Jiang Yan''s, impact would hardly affect Qinchuan''s soul.

    Using the Jiang Family''s secret technique was even less effective than wielding a battle halberd and competing in Divine Power with Qinchuan. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hmph, I refuse to believe that as a mere Divine Being Realm old man, I have no means to deal with you!" Jiang Yan muttered coldly with a hint of Leng Yi in his eyes.

    A golden Great Seal appeared above Jiang Yan''s head. His battle halberd trembled, and deciding that the Art of the Divine Soul was ineffective in annihilating Qinchuan, he resolved to use another Supreme Magic.

    "If there are no other tricks up your sleeves, you can be on your way." Qinchuan, his hair fluttering, stood in the void with an indifferent expression.

    It seemed he suddenly remembered something, as he turned to the people from the Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and Rain People Clan, speaking leisurely.

    "Oh right, Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, Rain People Clan, all of you come at me together, so as not to waste this young master''s time. You all came from the Upper Realm together, so it''s only fitting you head to the Reincarnation Hall together as well."

 Chapter 546 - 546: Carnage

    "Insolence!" Divine Alliance disciples'' eyes burst with countless divine glints as they coldly spoke.

    "Arrogant!"

    "This youngster is too presumptuous. Does he intend to take on a hundred by himself?"

    The people from the Feather Alliance and the Rain People Clan also angrily cursed, wishing they could tear Qinchuan to shreds right there and then.

    But Dian Lai and Xue Linkong suppressed the crowd.

    Now that Jiang Yan had made a breakthrough to the Heavenly God realm, he would certainly have the upper hand; they needed to preserve their strength to deal with Jiang Yan and the Divine Alliance.

    Both knew very well that Jiang Yan had gone to great lengths to set up the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation with the initial purpose of targeting the Feather Alliance and the Rain People Clan.

    "There is no need for others to act. I alone am sufficient to slay you!" Jiang Yan, seeing that ''Heartburn Bone Erosion'' was unable to kill Qinchuan, now manifested four black banners behind him once more, those banners suppressing the four directions, enveloping Qinchuan right at the center.

    Yet another terrifying magical treasure.

    Within the blacks banners, countless figures roared and howled; in this instant, the place seemed to fall into a purgatory on earth, with ghosts and demon shadows emerging continuously.

    "The Jiang Family''s Southern Frontier branch''s Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner has also been brought to the Lower Realm by Jiang Yan!" Dian Lai said with utmost gravity.

    This Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner, the Clan''s Treasure of the Southern Frontier Jiang Family, is said to cause the heavens and earth to spin and the stars to fall upon its deployment. No matter the cultivation level of those suppressed by these banners, they would be trapped on a path to death.

    How could this supreme treasure of a major clan appear in the Lower Realm?

    "No, this is not the real Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner; it''s an imposter artifact," Xue Linkong said in a low voice, his blood-red eyes fixated on the banners.

    "I once traveled the Divine Realm and was fortunate to witness a great battle between the Southern Frontier Jiang Family and a certain supreme being. The Jiang Family deployed the Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner. The real Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner was far more terrifying than this treasure."

    It was then realized that, although Jiang Yan''s Four Directions Banner looked exactly like the Jiang Family''s world-renowned Divine Artifact Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner, its power was far from the legendary strength.

    Although just an imitation, this Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner must have been refined alongside the real banners, and it bore a hint of terrifying Divine Intent¡ªalthough just a strand, but undoubtedly, it was an aura unique to the true Clan''s Treasure, the Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner.

    The might of these banners should not be underestimated.

    "Boy, taste my true methods. Perish under the suppression of the Four Directions Demon Banner!"

    "I must admit, you have some skill to have forced this master to even use the Four Directions Demon Banner!"

    "But this is as far as it goes. With the emergence of the Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner, only when it drinks blood will it return!" Jiang Yan''s aura was like a rainbow, bursting forth to the extreme with divine might.

    Qinchuan stood amidst the boundless Demonic Qi, his whole body aglow, like a Divine Lotus blooming in darkness.

    "Hmph, even if the real Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner were here, I would not fear it, let alone an imitation?" Qinchuan scoffed repeatedly, ridiculing.

    "I have no patience to continue this game with you all. It''s time for all of you to hit the road."

    "Emperor Soul, arise!"

    Qinchuan moved. His eyebrows stood erect, his pupils like two miniature suns, emitting blazing divine skills that illuminated the world. The aura emanating from his body underwent an earth-shattering transformation.

    At that moment, within his brow and the sea of consciousness, his Emperor Soul that had been nurtured for a million years opened its eyes.

    "Boom!"

    A fearsome Dharma Aspect emerged from above Qinchuan''s head. It was the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect formed by the condensation of the Emperor Soul, immensely vast, tens of thousands of feet high, its end out of sight.

    This Dharma Aspect was too horrifying. Real substance bloodlust spurted forth like waves, crashing silently onto the shore.

    He was like an Asura who had crawled out of the eighteenth level of Purgatory, suppressing heaven and earth, captivating souls.

    The Dharma Aspect opened its crimson eyes, and two blood-colored beams, like blood suns, bloomed in the void, piercing through layers of mist, striking upon the black fabric of the Four Directions Banner.

    This was an Asura Dao Intent filled with violence and slaughter.

    With a "bang," the Asura Dao Intent instantly scattered the Four Directions Banner, splintering the black shards. A Supreme Magic Treasure was directly shattered.

    The endlessly effective Four Directions Demon Shadow Banner hadn''t even begun to unleash its true power before it was torn apart.

    "What? My Four Directions Banner!" Jiang Yan''s heart was massively shaken, stirring up a surge of shock. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "How did he suddenly become so strong?"

    "Impossible! He can''t be this strong! This is under the oppressive might of the Heaven-Sealing Doomsday Great Formation."

    At this moment, everyone was filled with immense fear and horror, their hearts pounding with shock.

    Under the terrifying pressure of the Emperor Soul, whether it was Jiang Yan, Dian Lai, and others, or the divine envoys from the other three major powers, they all couldn''t help but feel a sense of wandering and trembling in their hearts.

    This feeling, it was like being targeted by an ancient killing god.

    They wanted to resist, but were powerless to do so.

    In the distance, countless cultivators on Divine Demon Island couldn''t withstand the majestic pressure. Their bodies exploded into a blood mist at that moment.

    Even the few remaining Great Emperors on the ground, due to their proximity to the battlefield, were crushed by the terrifying pressure, their Spiritual Platforms shattering.

    At this moment, only numerous Divine Envoys remained on Divine Demon Island.

    "This... this... what is this thing?" The divine envoys were terrified and trembling, their hearts chilled.

    This was Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul.

    Because of the effects of the Heaven-Sealing Doomsday Great Formation, even the Great Dao Response could be isolated, naturally, it could also block out the aura of the Emperor Soul.

    If it wasn''t for this formation, Qinchuan wouldn''t dare to use the Emperor Soul so recklessly. But now, as everyone was within the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, he could employ the Emperor Soul without any worries.

    This Emperor Soul was the Asura Emperor Soul. Once the Dharma Aspect was condensed, it turned into a genuine Asura killing god.

    Qinchuan''s Dharma Aspect''s eyes blazed once more with brilliant light, looking towards Jiang Yan.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Jiang Yan, despite his Heavenly God talents, faced with this terrifying Emperor Soul, felt like an ant facing a towering Divine Peak, utterly insignificant.

    "Escape!" At this moment, the only thought in Jiang Yan''s mind was to flee.

    He reacted swiftly, his movement technique pushed to the limit, leaping tens of thousands of miles away.

    "Puff, puff, puff"

    Jiang Yan was fast, but the remaining divine envoys from the Divine Alliance and others were not so lucky. Crushed by the divine skills of the Emperor Soul, countless Divine Cultivators exploded into a sky of blood rain, drifting into the vast sea.

    To their deaths, they had not expected that they, exalted beings of the Divine Realm, would fall in this small Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "Kill!" The Emperor Soul''s illusion-transformed Dharma Aspect incarnation became a hunter of divine envoys, relentlessly reaping the lives of those from the Divine Realm.

    This Emperor Soul, having been condensed from slaughter and sleeping for a million years, was now exceptionally excited.

    It had been quiet for too long, it wanted to hunt with gusto. Numerous divine envoys fell one after another under the oppression of the Emperor Soul.

    "Run! This guy is unbeatable!"

    Everyone came to their senses, crying out in alarm, utterly panicked. After witnessing this terrifying Emperor Soul, none could muster a shred of resistance.

    The fall of countless divine envoys left everyone deeply chilled.

    "Escape! Escape! Escape!"

    At this moment, whether it was the Divine Alliance, the Feather Alliance, or the Rain People Clan, they all leapt up, pushing their movement techniques to the extreme, trying to escape the hunting range of the Emperor Soul.

 Chapter 547 - 547 Qi Sha

    "Pfft!"

    The Emperor Soul pierced through the heavens and earth, severing the vast expanse. In this small sealed world, no matter how people tried to flee, each time the Emperor Soul struck, a Divine Envoy would fall.

    The Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and Rain People Clan, with nearly a hundred people combined, saw a quarter of their numbers mercilessly slaughtered by the fearsome Asura Emperor Soul in just tens of breaths.

    "Who is this guy, and how does he possess such a terrifying Soul?"

    At that moment, a Divine Envoy, relentlessly pursued by the fearsome Emperor Soul, was so frightened that he wanted to activate the Teleportation Array to return to the Upper Realm.

    However, everyone soon realized that within the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, even the Teleportation Array could not be activated.

    The Formation cut off the connection between this world and the Heavenly Dao.

    "Jiang Yan, look what you''ve done. Withdraw the Formation now!" Dian Lai and Xue Linkong, chilled to the bone with fear, cried out, "Hurry and take down this Heaven-Sealing Great Formation; otherwise, none of us will survive!"

    Jiang Yan also understood the gravity of the situation.

    He had originally set up this Great Formation to control the situation and suppress Dian Lai and Xue Linkong''s group, but he had never anticipated that Qinchuan would appear halfway and turn himself into the prey.

    He took out a spherical Magical Treasure from his bosom and threw it towards the edge of this world.

    The Dharma Sphere burst into flames in the void, instantly turning into a huge blue Fireball that shot across.

    In the Great Formation, where Divine Sense was cut off and neither voice transmission nor Divine Sense could get through, those on the outside could still notice, through their eyes, the blue flames of the Dharma Sphere at the edge of the Formation.

    This was the signal they had agreed upon beforehand.

    By using the Dharma Sphere, Jiang Yan and the others were telling the person who set up the Formation to take it down.

    One breath.

    Two breaths.

    Three breaths.

    Ten breaths passed, and the world remained dim, a massive curtain of light still shrouding everyone overhead, deep and terrifying.

    It seemed as though those outside did not receive any signal at all; there was no response whatsoever.

    "What''s Chunyu Yan up to? Could that guy have betrayed their Lord?" he wondered silently.

    But he quickly dismissed the thought from his mind, confident that Chunyu Yan would not run into any trouble.

    Since the issue did not lie with Chunyu Yan, it must be someone else.

    He immediately turned his ferocious gaze towards the Jin Ling Saintess and demanded angrily, "What''s going on? Why isn''t the Formation being withdrawn?" She was the one in charge of the Formation.

    The Jin Ling Saintess was in a sorry state at this moment, having been the first to be hit by Qinchuan''s spear, her robes torn and body severely injured, innumerable bells falling away to reveal her pale, scarred skin. She had been hunted by the Emperor Soul and had been desperately running and hiding in this world.

    "Jin Ling doesn''t know either." The Jin Ling Saintess was pale-faced. Normally, ten breaths would have been enough time for everyone to respond.

    The Jin Ling Saintess also produced a blue Dharma Sphere in her hand, channeled her Divine Power and raced towards the boundary, piercing the darkness.

    As expected, after this Dharma Sphere, the Great Formation was still not taken down.

    And in just tens of breaths, Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul displayed terrifying power, like a bloodthirsty demon god, causing the fall of over fifty Divine Envoys.

    The forces of the three alliances were halved in an instant.

    This was not a battle amongst many, but rather, a unilateral hunt.

    Qinchuan had transformed into an ancient god-demon at this time, and these Divine Envoys had become prey akin to fierce beasts.

    "Can''t contact the outside world anymore, are you surprised?" Qinchuan stopped at this moment, his face revealing a sinister smile.

    "It''s you! Are you the one behind all this?"

    Jiang Yan instantly realized the truth, his expression fluctuating as he watched Qinchuan.

    "Not too dull," Qinchuan mocked, "Initially, this young master did not have full confidence in eradicating you creatures from the Divine Realm, after all, without the isolation of the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, you could still open a portal and escape to the Divine Realm at a critical moment.

    However, I never expected that Lord Jiang Yan would set up the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, inadvertently creating such a perfect opportunity for me, allowing this young master to capture you all in one fell swoop. So it seems, I have Lord Jiang Yan to thank."

    "You..."

    "Impossible, with two Quasi-Emperors and one Great Emperor guarding outside the Great Formation, how could you possibly..."

    At this point, the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly let out a piercing scream, "Mei Qian''er, Li Kaitian, and the Chi Hai of the Burning Heaven, they have never shown up. Could it be that you... you have already subdued the three of them?"

    "Correct!

    Qinchuan smiled faintly, "This young master has long known that the cultivator known as Chunyu Xiu was hiding around the outskirts, guarding the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation. Did you really think this young master came unprepared?" Chunyu Xiu was actually Chunyu Yan, but Qinchuan was unaware of the intricacies.

    "No wonder, no wonder all the Great Emperors from Dongju Continent were gathering at Crystal Mountain, except for these three. It turns out they were harboring this intention," the Jin Ling Saintess suddenly realized, swallowing hard and speaking in shock.

    Jiang Yan struggled to accept the situation: in his flustered state, he had utilized the supreme Magical Treasure, the Heaven Suppression Bead, and expended a vast amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials to set the Formation, but it had ultimately turned into his own grave. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Enough talk, it''s time for you to be on your way!"

    Qinchuan sneered mockingly. His purpose here was firstly to compete for the Spiritual Pearl, and secondly to suppress the Great Emperors.

    "Wait, I have a question," Jiang Yan, terrified, said, "Who are you, exactly?"

    Such a powerful soul possessed by an Emperor''s Soul indicated that Qinchuan''s identity was far from simple, and in fact, far surpassed that of the historical Prison Mountain.

    He couldn''t resign himself to dying without understanding.

    "Go ask in the Reincarnation Hall!" Qinchuan snorted coldly.

    The towering Dharma Aspect behind him continued to rise.

    The body of the Dharma Aspect emitted a dazzling light, the resplendent divine light blossomed, transforming into auspicious clouds, condensing into a point in the void, extraordinarily frightening.

    This was an extremely terrifying Divine Skill.

    All around, the world was filled with numerous azure Thunder Blades, flickering with a strange divine brilliance, transforming the realm into a land of Leize (thunder marshes).

    Jiang Yan, Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, and the remaining members of the three major factions were completely enveloped under this terrifying Divine Soul Supernatural Power.

    Many deities, with Cultivation Levels reaching the Heavenly God, seemed like ants at this moment, utterly insignificant.

    They wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide. They wanted to flee, but there was no escape.

    Beneath the Great Formation, they were all enshrouded in the Divine Skills.

    Jiang Yan and the others exchanged glances, their faces pale. As danger descended and with the threat of death looming, he was utterly terrified.

    Looking up at the thunder marshes filling the sky, in the center of the thunder marshes, a colossal figure of Asura loomed, like an emperor high above his subjects, looking down upon them.

    At that moment, Xue Linkong suddenly remembered something, his eyes widened in disbelief, exclaiming, "Qi Sha! This is the Qi Sha Universe Decree!"

 Chapter 548 - 548 Annihilation of All

    "What is your relationship with Qi Sha, and how do you know the Qi Sha Qiankun Art?"

    Xue Linkong seemed to think of something terrifying and was filled with fear and panic.

    "The Qi Sha Qiankun Art?!"

    Jiang Yan and Dian Lai exclaimed in shock, looking at Xue Linkong with surprise and suspicion.

    "Xue Linkong, what did you say? This is the Qi Sha Qiankun Art?" Jiang Yan''s voice trembled, asking in disbelief.

    The Qi Sha Qiankun Art was too famous.

    A hundred thousand years ago, a cultivator named Qi Sha rose rapidly in the Divine Realm, and the Divine Soul Emperor Art he used was this legendary Qi Sha Qiankun Art.

    This Divine Ability Law Decree was renowned, but very few had witnessed it and could recognize it.

    Because those who had seen it were all dead.

    "Back then, that Qi Sha had already sacrificed himself and died, and the Qi Sha Qiankun Art had been lost. How could this possibly be the Qi Sha Qiankun Art? Could you have seen it wrong?"

    Under the terrifying energy''s envelopment, Dian Lai was like a drifting duckweed in a vast ocean, at any moment at risk of being submerged.

    "During that era, Qi Sha rampaged through the Divine Realm, provoking countless enemies. He was besieged by the Mend Heaven Pavilion, Divine Court, Fairy Wind Mountain, and several other superpowers in the Chaotic Star Sea. There was a great battle, and my clan''s senior brother happened to witness this move from afar. Fortunately, the senior brother did not participate in that battle and was a great distance away. He luckily survived.

    However, because he had seen it from a distance, upon returning to the clan, even his soul had been wounded, doomed never to break through.

    I too have seen it in a strand of the senior brother''s Divine Sense. This is the rumored Qi Sha Qiankun Art, undoubtedly."

    "Heh, to think that after a hundred thousand years, there are still those who remember this Young Master''s Qi Sha Qiankun Art."

    Qin Qinchuan laughed coldly time and time again.

    Qinchuan had undergone nine cycles of reincarnation, cultivating the Asura Emperor Soul and Innate Body. To prevent the aware from noticing, each lifetime he illusion-transformed different names and appearances, even completely hiding his true Divine Sense, rarely exposing it.

    Each lifetime, he had a brand new identity.

    And in his previous life, he was known as Qi Sha.

    A hundred thousand years ago, his most commonly used was indeed the Qi Sha Qiankun Art.

    "Since you have recognized it, this Young Master will let you die with understanding. I am Qi Sha, and Qi Sha is me!" Qinchuan stood in the void, radiating light, like a supreme War God.

    "What?!"

    "You are Qi Sha?"

    "Impossible, Qi Sha is already dead, witnessed by countless Divine Emperors themselves."

    Jiang Yan and the others said in fear.

    Qinchuan practiced through nine lives, cultivating the technique of reincarnation, which was unique in the whole Divine Realm. Even when he first encountered the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Technique, he was greatly shocked and had doubted the authenticity of this Secret Technique.

    But in the end, for Luo Ling''er, he resolutely decided to step into reincarnation, personally trying out this method of reincarnation.

    Reincarnation.

    It is the most sacred and irresistible thing under the Heavenly Dao Laws. Once you enter reincarnation, everything from the past life, including Cultivation Level, memories, Divine Sense, and karma, is all gone.

    After reincarnation, you become completely different from who you were before reincarnation.

    They could never have imagined that someone could be reborn with memories in reincarnation.

    "Hmph, this Young Master''s Divine Skills are not something you can fathom." Qinchuan looked disdainfully in all directions, carrying an air of invincibility.

    After speaking, he saw his Divine Sense change, simulating the Qi of Qi Sha from those years.

    "You... you... you really are Qi Sha!" Xue Linkong was overwhelmed with terror; what he had seen from his senior brother''s Divine Sense was indeed the same.

    "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" His eyes bulged, unable to believe it.

    "Die!"

    Qinchuan no longer hesitated, softly uttering a single character of profound significance.

    In the next moment, the heavens and earth inverted, the sea water hung upside down, and the entire Divine Demon Island split open. In the void, thunder blades condensed from souls descended.

    These thunder blades did not strike at the physical body but directly bombarded the souls of all present.

    "I am not resigned to this fate!"

    Jiang Yan''s soul erupted completely, a vast soul condensing in the void, waving its hands and gathering countless glimmers of light into a green light shield that surrounded him, desperately resisting the soul-crushing art.

    "Crack!"

    The thunder blade descended, the light shield shattered instantly, countless terrifying thunder blades surged into his divine sense, and the high and mighty Jiang Yan, master of the Divine Alliance, died in an instant.

    "Qi Sha, senior, we are willing to submit, begging you to spare us!"

    Dian Lai and Xue Linkong both turned pale with fear, calling out in terror.

    But before their words fully fell, thunder blades descended, and their souls instantly felt intense pain before losing consciousness.

    Dian Lai, Xue Linkong, dead!

    With every dazzling thunder blade that fell, a divine envoy perished.

    The true spirits of these divine envoys floated out, not yet drawn into the Reincarnation Land, but were immediately shattered by Qinchuan''s thunderous methods. The true spirit fragments entered the Immortal Burial Site.

    "Senior Qin, spare our lives!" the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan now both dead, their gleaming, resplendent true spirits floated out.

    By this time, both were scared out of their wits.

    "Senior Qin, I was wrong. Please, Young Master Qin, spare Jin Ling and let us enter the Reincarnation Land," pleaded the true spirit of Jin Ling in terror, its countenance pale.

    "I gave both of you a chance, but unfortunately, you did not seize it,"

    Qinchuan said coldly, with his eyes emitting two fierce divine lights, causing the true spirits of the Jin Ling Saintess and Yin Yuexuan to burst into fragments.

    Qinchuan had spent a total of eight lifetimes to condense the Supreme God Soul, and this Qi Sha Qiankun Art was a Divine Soul technique that he had created himself after condensing the God Soul in his last life.

    Once this divine skill was used, it slaughtered everything within a thousand li, sparing none.

    An endless cascade of thunder blades rained down. The three major forces of the Divine Alliance, the Feather Alliance, and the Rain People Clan had in total 110 members from the Lower Realm. Most were from the Divine Alliance, with 60 divine envoys, the Feather Alliance with 27 members, and the Rain People Clan with 23 members.

    All three forces had received instructions from the Upper Realm to capture the Spiritual Pearl at any cost, gathering all the people from the Lower Realm here.

    Prepared for a great battle, they had not anticipated they would all perish at the hands of Qinchuan.

    None of the three major forces escaped; all were killed.

    ...

    The Divine Realm.

    At the Jiang Family in the south of the heavens.

    "What, the soul jade tokens of the ten disciples sent by my Jiang Family to the Divine Wilderness Continent shattered at the same time?" a middle-aged man looked at the disciple who had come to report with incredulity, bellowing in anger.

    "Yes, that includes the jade token of the fifteenth son," the reporting disciple said, fearful and trembling. He was responsible for watching over the soul jade tokens, and today, suddenly, he found that all ten disciples that had gone to the Divine Wilderness Continent had their tokens shattered within a mere quarter of an hour. He reported this situation to the family head immediately.

    "Impossible!" the middle-aged man couldn''t believe it and personally went to investigate.

    Upon his arrival, indeed he saw that the tokens of Jiang Yan and the others had been destroyed, dull and lightless. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Quickly investigate, check how the disciples of the Liu Family, the Ji Family, and the Jin Ling Holy Land are faring?" the middle-aged man quickly instructed, commanding loudly.

    Although Jiang Yan was the master of the Divine Alliance, not all of the disciples were from the Jiang Family; there were also those from other families.

    Similar situations were not limited to the Jiang Family.

    The Liu Family, the Ji Family, the Jin Ling Holy Land, as well as the Feather Alliance''s Dian Clan, Wing Clan, Xiao Clan, and the Rain People Clan of various forces, had all experienced the same situation.

 Chapter 549 - 549 Mystery Person

    After the endless fury of the Thunder Blades, this world fell into utter desolation.

    In the recent epic battle, with no hope of escape, and fully aware of the strength of Qinchuan''s Art of the Divine Soul, no one could withstand him.

    The many Divine Envoys then gathered together to form a super Great Formation, attempting to shatter Qinchuan''s Physical Body and thus break the deadlock.

    But clearly, they had miscalculated.

    Qinchuan''s Physical Body was a million-year-old vessel, having cultivated to the utmost peak. Even if the Divine Emperor himself arrived, he would struggle to break his body.

    Here, the ultimate battle of extremes erupted.

    And it was this final showdown that utterly sank Divine Demon Island.

    Within ten thousand miles, except for the Ancestral Temple of the Li Gui Sect which somehow remained intact, no land could be seen anymore.

    All those covered by the Great Formation, the three major forces, all the Great Emperors, and the many Cultivators who had not reached the Emperor Realm, with the exception of the few elders from the Li Gui Sect hiding in the Ancestral Temple, were dead.

    This world became a realm of desolation.

    Just as Qinchuan thought there would be no more changes in this world, suddenly, an anomaly occurred once again.

    "Hehe, not bad, not bad!"

    A sinister laugh suddenly sounded from behind Qinchuan.

    The voice echoed out of nowhere, without a single sign. Qinchuan hadn''t sensed any space fluctuations either, as if it had always been hidden in this place.

    "Who is it!" At this moment, Qinchuan''s hairs stood on end, feeling as if he was being targeted by a vicious snake. He exploded backward, bellowing furiously.

    He hadn''t expected someone to be lurking in the shadows.

    Suddenly, a mysterious figure shrouded in a black robe appeared. There wasn''t the slightest bit of Qi on him, silently standing in the void, like a corpse.

    The face of the man in the black robe was chaotic, his appearance indiscernible.

    Qinchuan was alarmed, no wonder he hadn''t been detected all this time. The man was carrying an extremely powerful Magic Artifact, which blocked his Divine Sense from investigating the man''s face and soul.

    "It''s you!"

    Qinchuan''s eyes were as cold as ice, extremely chilling. After seeing the attire of the person, he instantly recognized who it was, "Hmph, Netherworld Hall, truly lingering like a persistent ghost!"

    "No no no, I am not a person from the Netherworld Hall, do not equate me with those ants of Netherworld Hall," the black-robed person spoke with a deep voice devoid of any emotion, making it impossible to discern his age.

    Qinchuan did not speak. Although the black-robed man denied it, from his tone, it was apparent that even if the man was not from Netherworld Hall, he must have a significant connection with it.

    Perhaps, like the Holy Maiden from the Mend Heaven Sect, Netherworld Hall was also under his command.

    Indeed, the black-robed figure spoke once more.

    "It seems that the defeat of the Holy Maiden of Mend Heaven Sect at your hands was not a disgrace. It turns out that you are Qi Sha, who dominated the Divine Realm a hundred thousand years ago."

    The black-robed man continued, "However, I am curious, how did Young Master Qin manage to escape the fate of reincarnation? After all, Qi Sha of that year truly died. Could it be Body Snathing?"

    The black-robed person had once observed Qinchuan from a distance in the dark. He could tell that today''s Qinchuan, although extremely similar in appearance to the one in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, was clearly not the same body.

    Therefore, the first thing that came to his mind was Body Snatching.

    Qinchuan did not respond to the cloaked figure''s question, but instead sneered coldly, "Hmph, knowing my true identity and still daring to show up."

    "Young Master Qin has obtained the Spiritual Pearl, and he still has two more in his possession. If I do not take advantage of this Great Formation to steal them now, I''m afraid it will be very difficult to find such a good opportunity in the future.

    Furthermore, I am curious to see what the Qi Sha, who used to dominate the entire Divine Realm and struck fear into countless families, is truly capable of."

    "You want the Spiritual Pearl? With what right? A mere rat who hides its head and shows its tail, not even daring to reveal your true face?"

    Qinchuan mocked scornfully.

    As he spoke, his aura surged, and the terrifying power of his Emperor Soul roared, pressing down on the cloaked figure.

    But in the next moment, the chaotic aura on the cloaked figure''s face tumbled like an overcast cloud, emitting endless Chaos Qi, weaving a Chaos Spirit Robe in the void, which enveloped the cloaked figure.

    The seemingly unstoppable Emperor Soul secret technique, when it touched the Chaos Spirit Robe, only caused ripples to emanate, as if it were a dead-weighted sea, and then there was no reaction whatsoever.

    "Eh, it can actually withstand my Emperor Soul Power!"

    A trace of solemnity appeared on Qinchuan''s face as he thought, "No wonder he can prevent my Divine Sense from probing. It seems that the defensive Supreme Treasure he carries is even more formidable than I imagined." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although the Innate Pupils affected his Emperor Soul, this physical body ultimately did not have Innate Pupils, so he was unable to use the Divine Pupils to ascertain what the treasure was.

    "Hehe, since I already know you are Qi Sha, and your strongest method is the Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, would I dare to show myself if I had no means?" the cloaked figure said in a deep, mocking tone.

    "Do you really think that my only method is the Soul magic?" Qinchuan seemed to hear an enormous joke, his face revealing a trace of a sinister smile.

    "If that is your biggest trump card, then prepare to die!"

    Qinchuan shouted lightly, holding the Chi Yue Spear in one hand and the Heaven Devouring Cauldron in the other, sweeping towards the cloaked figure.

    "Overestimating your own abilities!" the cloaked figure coldly huffed.

    "I''m curious to see how you managed to escape reincarnation. Since you refuse to say, once I capture you, I''ll personally search your soul and find out."

    In the hands of the cloaked figure was a miniature volcano, within which was a Golden Coffin lying amidst endless magma.

    The Golden Coffin shot out from the mouth of the volcano, undergoing constant transformations, and crashed towards the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    "Boom!"

    The Heaven Devouring Cauldron met its match. The two collided continually in the void, creating earth-shattering tremors, battling from the sky down to the seabed.

    Under the impact of their collision, the underwater world also completely shattered at this time.

    Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear issued a roar like a dragon or a tiger, wildly sweeping across.

    Lightning flashed and thunder rolled, Earth Fire blazed on the surface of the sea, and Great Dao Principles intertwined, turning the originally dark world into daylight in this moment.

    The cloaked figure also made his move at this moment. Holding a Divine Peak in his hand, he emitted terrifying black mist. His physical body was indistinct within the black fog, like an envoy of the darkness, bizarre and powerful.

    "Kill!"

    The two moved swiftly, wielding their Divine Skills in hand, blasting lightning at their opponent.

    The horrifying thunder and flame surged like endless waves, engulfing the cloaked figure''s physical body.

    The cloaked figure had a mysterious origin and possessed a Magic Artifact that could block Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul secret technique¡ªa rarity even in the Divine Realm. His physical body was also extraordinary, and Qinchuan continued the intense battle against him.

    Qinchuan suddenly realized that the Chaos Spirit Robe the cloaked figure wore could not only block the assault of his Emperor Soul secret technique but also reduce the impact of his Divine Power attacks.

 Chapter 550 - 550: The Fierce Battle with the Man in the Black Robe

    At this moment, Qinchuan also sighed, convinced that this fellow must be backed by a terrifying power, possibly one even beyond that of the Divine Court.

    Above the lands of the Divine Wilderness Continent, below the Realm of the Great Emperor is known as the Mortal Realm, while above it is known as the God Realm.

    Just like realms, magical treasures are also divided into Mortal Instruments and Divine Artifacts.

    The lowest level "Mortal Instruments," "Mystic Instruments," "Spiritual Treasures," and so on, up to the highest rank "Supreme Dao Artifact," all these are considered Mortal Instruments.

    Starting from the highest rank of Supreme Dao Artifact, magical treasures are then categorized into Soul-related magical treasures and ordinary Spiritual Power magical treasures. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Correspondingly, apart from Mortal Instruments, there are Divine Artifacts, which are also divided into Soul and ordinary Divine Power types of magical treasures.

    The path of the Soul is profound and mysterious, and those who can delve into and excel in it are already few and far between, let alone those who can condense the Soul and refine magical treasures, making them even rarer.

    Therefore, Soul magical treasures are exceedingly rare, especially since the Soul is the foundation of a person. Should a Soul magical treasure appear in the world, even a Low Grade Divine Artifact would be a coveted prize that might attract a struggle among various powerful entities.

    The black-robed man carried something that not only defended against his Emperor Soul attacks but also resisted his Divine Power attacks, a treasure with dual purposes that Qinchuan had only heard of but never actually seen.

    In fact,

    It wasn''t just Qinchuan, the black-robed man was also extremely shaken, looking at Qinchuan with a few more degrees of seriousness, thinking, "This fellow, not only are his Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques outrageously strong, but his Divine Power Physique is also formidable; even with the Supreme Magic Treasure given by my master, I''m afraid I might be at a disadvantage under his long spear."

    "Worthy of the Qi Sha of old times, indeed possessing some skills. I seem to have underestimated you!"

    The black-robed man held a miniature volcano in his hands, from which flames spewed and black mist billowed out above him as he said indifferently,

    "However, next I will be going all out. If you don''t have other cards up your sleeve, this battle can end."

    The black-robed man threw the volcano into the void, and the originally one-zhang-tall volcano suddenly grew massive, expanding in an instant to tens of thousands of zhang tall, a towering mountain, vast and mighty.

    Within the crater of the volcano, brightly shining red magma surged backward, pouring from above the Nine Heavens, bright like a red waterfall.

    He pinched a spell in his hand, and his body shook; the surrounding void began to crack open, and numerous Thunder Blades emerged from the void like venomous snakes crazily surging forward, seeking to devour Qinchuan.

    With his movements, the entire sky began to shake.

    The black-robed man was holding a Golden Coffin, with strands of black Demonic Qi twined around it, assaulting Qinchuan.

    This Golden Coffin had an extremely fierce aura as Thunder Blades continued to gush forth from the void.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan''s eyes were like lightning; he radiated light from his entire body, wielding the long spear in his hand with utmost force.

    That thrust was like the falling of stars from the sky, the sinking of islands, the splitting of continents, colliding with the Golden Coffin.

    A "thud" resounded, the heavens and the earth shook violently, and the sea water swept up waves tens of thousands of zhang high, submerging the two fighters.

    The two were like electrifying comets, constantly colliding and moving, unleashing terrifying and dazzling divine lights.

    Not a single cultivator survived in this world; otherwise, even Divine Cultivators of the same realm would not be able to withstand the frightful aftermath and their bodies would collapse.

    The two fought with Divine Power that reached the heavens, relying on the Great Formation to isolate the laws of the Great Dao, unleashing strength not of this world.

    Divine Skills exploded continuously, the Golden Coffin, Chi Yue Spear, and Heaven Devouring Cauldron all erupted in power.

    The two fought from the surface of the sea to the void, and from the void to the seabed, their terrifying divine strength churning the entire seabed, completely destroying the underwater world into a murky mess.

    Finally, the two separated, each standing in the void.

    They had each struck over ten thousand times, the overflow of divine power having riddled the entire void with holes.

    The man in the black robe had only his pupils visible, and at this moment, those eyes were incredibly cold, like divine light shining from the depths of Jiuyou, coldly staring at Qinchuan.

    "The long spear in your hand is quite special. This seat has never seen such a powerful Lifebound Weapon that can withstand the ten thousand attacks of my golden coffin''s thirteen suppressions." Although Qinchuan was simultaneously operating the Chi Yue Spear and the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, he first noticed the exceptionality of the Chi Yue Spear.

    His Golden Coffin, though not as good as his soul defense robe, was still extraordinary.

    "There is much that you haven''t seen. This spear is forged from stellar stones collected from beyond the Nine Heavens, hardly something you can fathom."

    Qinchuan looked indifferently at his opponent, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt.

    But his heart was somewhat wary; although he said this, he knew that the unique aspect of the Chi Yue Spear was not merely because it was forged from Chi Yue fine stones, but because the spear had merged with the Spiritual Pearl from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb. The black-robed man, although still unaware, could sense something extraordinary.

    In Qinchuan''s heart, however, there was even more regret. After the fusion of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb''s Spiritual Pearl with the long spear, it would occasionally unleash a gray energy that was unstoppable, but it was extremely unstable, something he could not control at all.

    In the previous battle with Xue Linkong, Qinchuan did not need the gray energy to defeat the opponent, yet that gray energy released itself.

    Now, facing this mysterious and powerful man in the black robe, the gray energy no longer appeared.

    "Hmph, once this seat captures you and personally takes your long spear, we''ll see how arrogant you remain," the black-robed man''s voice thundered. He had come to contest for the two Spiritual Pearls, and now, he wanted to seize Qinchuan''s treasure as well.

    "Conveniently, this young master also fancies the treasure on your person."

    Qinchuan sneered and, with a cold shout, once again spurred the Secret Treasure, launching an attack at his opponent.

    "Whoosh!"

    Qinchuan now held an ancient bronze lamp in his hand, a lamp that had been venerated within the Ancestral Temple of the Li Gui Sect, its flame burning for a million years without ever extinguishing.

    The Sect Leaders and elders of the Li Gui Sect from previous generations had also deemed it an extremely formidable Magic Artifact, attempting to activate this divine lamp.

    Yet, the lamp was as heavy as a mountain, and no Sect Leader or elder had ever lifted it.

    Now, in Qinchuan''s hands, the tiny flame the size of a fingertip on the lamp''s wick still flickered lightly.

    Qinchuan took a deep breath and the flame from the wick transformed into a fire dragon, scorching through the cracks in the void and coiling around the waist of the black-robed man.

    "Sss, sss, sss"

    This flame was the Flame of the Soul, capable of scorching the opponent''s soul, and was considered an offensive Supreme Treasure for soul attacks.

    As expected, when the fire dragon touched the robe around the black-robed man''s body, it was stopped completely by the robe, much like the Emperor Soul''s attack methods.

    "Hmph, naive. This Supreme Treasure of the soul was personally bestowed by my master. Even the Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques of the Divine Emperor cannot harm me; even with your Qi Sha''s ability to reach the heavens, what can you do against me?"

    The black-robed man was arrogantly haughty, looking down on Qinchuan with disparagement.

 Chapter 551 - 551: Jade Void Sacred Palm

    Qinchuan was resolute, and also a master in his own right. When he had encountered the Netherworld Saintess before, she too had mentioned a so-called master. This person in the black robe, sharing the same origin as the Netherworld Saintess, was undoubtedly referring to the same individual as their master.

    "I wonder who this master they mention could possibly be?" S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Previously, when the Netherworld Saintess had produced a scroll painted with Luo Ling''er, claiming it was given to her by her master, Qinchuan began to be wary of this master working behind the scenes.

    Unexpectedly, the powerful Spiritual Soul Supreme Treasure that the man in the black robe possessed was also a gift from this master he mentioned.

    However, Qinchuan came to terms with it; since this master knew of Luo Ling''er''s existence, regardless of how they were aware of the connection between Qinchuan and Luo Ling''er, the individual had to be an existence beyond Qinchuan''s current realm of comprehension, capable of withstanding his spiritual soul attacks with ease.

    Yet, Qinchuan still harbored a persistent question in his heart.

    If this master behind the two of them was so powerful, why had they not taken action personally to vie for the Spiritual Pearl, instead of sending others on their behalf?

    Could it be that the importance of the Spiritual Pearl had not reached a level significant enough to garner such attention from their master?

    And considering they knew of Qinchuan''s relationship with Luo Ling''er, they must also be privy to some secrets of the nine cycles of reincarnation, which was one of Qinchuan''s greatest secrets. How had they come to know of this?

    Riddle after riddle troubled Qinchuan.

    "No matter, let things take their own course when the ship reaches the bridge. Let''s deal with this person first." As mysterious and powerful as the other party''s master was, since they had chosen not to act themselves, he decided to temporarily disregard them.

    With this thought in mind, Qinchuan discarded the distracting thoughts from his mind.

    "If Divine Arts can''t penetrate this turtle shell, then I shall take action myself. I refuse to believe that you truly have no weaknesses."

    Qinchuan took action once again.

    This time, he transformed into the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect with his Emperor Soul, his body gleaming with sparkling light like golden brilliance that lit up the heavens, illuminating the entire world. It shone with an endless and splendid radiance as if the sun had descended into the sea from the skies.

    "I originally did not want to resort to this Divine Power, but I must admit that the turtle shell your master has provided you is quite useful, having blocked my Emperor Soul Technique. Now, try to withstand this move of mine and see how you manage."

    "Such a powerful fluctuation! What kind of Divine Skill is this?"

    The mysterious man in the black robe revealed a hint of gravity in his eyes, pondering over the origin of Qinchuan''s Divine Skill.

    Qinchuan''s Dharma Aspect towered between heaven and earth, surrounded by the dazzling brightness of Dao Magic, his figure becoming gradually more ethereal.

    At that moment, countless crystal-clear Palm Imprints began to condense in the void, emitting a faint light.

    "Jade Void Sacred Palm!"

    The man in the black robe suddenly exclaimed.

    Underneath the chaotic mask, his face wore an expression of disbelief, his eyes widened in shock.

    He had now recognized the origin of Qinchuan''s Divine Skill.

    "How is this possible?!"

    "The Jade Void Sacred Palm was the signature Palm Technique of the Jade Void True Person from two hundred thousand years ago. Since the Jade Void True Person''s soul entered the cycle of reincarnation, this Divine Skill has long been lost. How can you possibly know how to use it?"

    Despite the black-robed individual''s booming voice, which had not revealed any hint of emotion even when mocking Qinchuan, he was now laced with a thick tone of surprise and incredulity.

    The Jade Void True Person was the name Qinchuan had used in his eighth life.

    In this life, while Qinchuan concentrated on refining his Emperor Soul and cultivating his Innate Body, he primarily studied Palm Techniques, and his signature move was none other than this Jade Void Sacred Palm.

    In that life, it had taken him thirty thousand years to ascend to the peak of the Divine Realm. Over those thirty thousand years, wherever his Jade Void Sacred Palm struck, no one was able to withstand even a single blow.

    Therefore, the Jade Void True Person was known in the Divine Realm by another name, the One Palm True Person.

    In the legends, even the six-eyed elder of the Divine Court was defeated by a single Jade Void Sacred Palm and had to heal in the Blood Pool for a whole century before he emerged.

    "Who told you the Jade Void Sacred Palm has been lost, how ignorant you are!" Qinchuan said coldly.

    Unlike the Emperor Soul Technique, the Jade Void Sacred Palm is a real manifestation of Divine Power Supernatural Ability.

    "Suppress!" Qinchuan roared.

    The sky filled with towering, heaven-reaching palm imprints began to descend.

    At this moment, it was as if the stars in the sky were falling, comets sweeping across, tracing extremely dazzling and brilliant lights through the heavens.

    "Control!"

    Qinchuan activated the Imperial Decree Technique, and the Heaven Devouring Cauldron and Chi Yue Spear moved under his spell, pressing towards the man in the black robe together.

    "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    The black-robed man roared in anger, his voice more shocking than that of roaring lions and bellowing bulls, causing the sea to churn endlessly, rising tumultuously.

    Above his head, the Golden Coffin blotted out the sky and sun, swinging in the void, while magma spewed continuously from within the volcano, signifying his own eruption.

    This was a battle of extreme outbursts, and if not for the coverage of this heaven-sealing, earth-destroying Great Formation, the entire Dongju Continent would probably be destroyed in an instant.

    "Bang!"

    Qinchuan''s Sacred Palm came crashing down, sweeping the black-robed man''s Golden Coffin flying, the volcano utterly collapsing, countless magma scattering across the sky, raining red magma from above.

    The black-robed man''s Magic Artifact was knocked away as he, in a burst of extreme physical power, wrapped Divine Power around his arm and hammered towards Qinchuan, releasing radiant and brilliant Dharma Patterns, the terrifying energy causing one to tremble.

    The two fought like true gods in the void.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    The terrifying Jade Void Sacred Palm struck the black-robed man''s body, producing a series of dull thuds.

    The next moment, the black-robed man was sent flying backwards.

    Blood tinged his chaotic mask red, the fresh blood he spat out a testament to the heavy injuries he had suffered under the most splendid Divine Skills.

    "Hmph, so what if you can completely ignore this young master''s Emperor Soul Technique? So what if you can withstand this young master''s Chi Yue Spear''s onslaught? I refuse to believe that in the face of primal Divine Power, your shell can still hold up," Qinchuan said coldly.

    Although Qinchuan said this, he was becoming increasingly interested in the magical defenses of the black-robed man.

    His Jade Void Sacred Palm was absolutely invincible within the same Realm, and in his state of ultimate outburst, this black-robed man should have been dead, but he had only blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, which was sufficient to show how terrifying the man''s Defensive Magical Treasure was.

    He did not stop his assault, continually launching Palm Imprints while transforming his palm into a claw, bursting out with terrifying Dao Magic, intent on capturing the black-robed man alive.

    "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    The black-robed man bellowed, his body erupting with terrifying energy, as he shifted sideways to escape.

    "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

    "You can''t be this strong, how can one person have the energy to cultivate both Spiritual Soul and Divine Power to the pinnacle!"

    The black-robed man had now lost his composure, no longer calm and collected, utterly frenzied. He had glimpsed the power of Qinchuan''s Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, but arrogantly believed in the strength of his own defenses, not taking Qinchuan seriously.

    Only now, having clashed with him, did he realize that Qinchuan was not only immensely powerful in his Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, but also had such heaven-defying Divine Power, and even used the long-lost Divine Skill ¡ª Jade Void Sacred Palm.

 Chapter 552 - 552: The Hand of God

    "There''s no such thing as impossible, all the impossibilities in the world are simply due to your limited knowledge."

    Qinchuan shouted as he swiftly launched attacks, his body shining brightly, Jade Void Sacred Palm condensing a palm imprint the size of Divine Peak, scattering across the void like countless stars. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Bang!"

    The robed figure was sent flying, a mouthful of blood sputtering from his lips, spraying across the sky.

    In the few moments just past, Qinchuan had landed an unceasing barrage of palm imprints upon him, attacking hundreds, if not thousands of times.

    His robe''s greatest function was to defend against Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, but it could not fully defend against the assaults of Divine Power. The terrifying Divine Power penetrated through the robe, causing all his internal organs to shift entirely out of place and breaking every rib in his body.

    Although no injuries were visible on the man in the black robe, he was already severely wounded and no longer had the strength for another battle.

    If it weren''t for the protection of the robe, he would likely have died by now.

    "Escape!"

    Fear completely overwhelmed the man in the black robe.

    The person before him was no ordinary man!

    Whether it was the Jade Void Sage from two hundred thousand years ago or Qi Sha from one hundred thousand years ago, both were beings whose fame shook the Divine Realm.

    After both had fallen into the cycle of reincarnation, countless cultivators sought their legacies, hoping to obtain the Jade Void Sacred Palm and the Qi Sha Qiankun Art.

    But no one had ever succeeded, and now these techniques had unexpectedly appeared in the same person.

    No matter what, the man in the black robe could never have imagined that Qinchuan was Qi Sha, and Qi Sha was also Jade Void; the three were actually one and the same.

    The robed figure moved sideways, the crystalline robe suddenly overflowing with a stream of pure white Dharma Pattern aura, which then transformed the robe into a pair of giant wings. The man in the robe spread his wings wide, whipping up a massive storm around him as he made a swift escape.

    "Hmm?"

    A hint of surprise crossed Qinchuan''s face, his eyes shining brightly.

    He hadn''t expected the robe to have such a function.

    "Hmph, where do you think you''re going?" Qinchuan snorted coldly. Golden light shot from his eyes, and purple flames continually erupted from his body. He activated his movement technique and chased after the man in the black robe at an extremely fast speed.

    Pushing his movement technique to the extreme, Qinchuan suddenly realized that the mysterious winged figure was quite fast; his own speed was only just on par with his opponent''s. Indeed, during straight-line escapes, he was actually slower than the other.

    The robe was indeed extraordinary; it had saved the man''s life multiple times.

    "You''re trapped in this world for good by the Sealed Heavenly Destruction Great Formation; let''s see where you can run to," Qinchuan declared fiercely.

    The man in the black robe, while pulling out Divine Pills from his chest to swallow them, did not hesitate for an instant with his wings, continuously fleeing straight ahead.

    He did not dare to fight again.

    The two of them, one in pursuit and the other fleeing, went from one end of this realm to the other, sinking from the void into the depths of the sea, roaming between heaven and earth.

    Although this world was completely isolated, making it impossible for the robed figure to escape, he possessed superb defense. He refused to engage Qinchuan directly, merely focusing on fleeing desperately. Even if he reached the edge of the world, the man would exchange a few blows with Qinchuan and then continue to flee in another direction.

    "Qinchuan, stop wasting your energy. I have the supreme Spiritual Robe given to me by my master; you can''t catch up to me," said the man in the black robe, no longer possessing his initial arrogance and sense of control. He began to negotiate with Qinchuan, "Rather than expending your energy like this, why not just call off the fight? You stop chasing me, and I''ll no longer compete with you for the Spiritual Pearl."

    "Hmph, if you want this Young Master to stop, then take off that shell on your body and present it to me, and then I won''t chase after you anymore," Qinchuan responded indifferently, pausing now, standing in the void and speaking calmly.

    "Impossible, this spiritual robe is my greatest trump card. If I were to give it to you, would I not be cutting off my own path of retreat?" the person in the black robe said, shaking his head.

    "This young master can swear an oath by the Heavenly Dao that as long as you hand over the robe obediently, I will cease to pursue you, and I can even let you return to the Upper Realm unharmed."

    A sly glimmer flashed through Qinchuan''s eyes as he spoke, trying to coax the other party.

    He was indeed very interested in the other party''s spiritual robe.

    "Impossible, this magic artifact was bestowed upon me by my master. There''s absolutely no way I would hand it over."

    The person in the black robe still shook his head persistently.

    Qinchuan already knew the person would definitely not hand over the spiritual robe. His eyes shifted as he said, "In that case, since the robe was bestowed by your master, as this young master, I don''t want your robe anymore. Just tell me your master''s information, and I will personally seek out your master to claim it. That should be acceptable, right?"

    Qinchuan said.

    "That''s even less possible. With my master''s status, how could I casually reveal it?" the person in the black robe said sonorously.

    "Hmph, if neither this nor that is possible, what makes you think this young master will let you go?"

    Qinchuan bellowed in anger. The void tore open, and he activated his movement technique to its ultimate limit, zipping again towards the person in the black robe.

    "Damn it! Will this ever end?" the person in the black robe grumbled inwardly, flapping his wings as he continued to flee, shouting out loud at the same time.

    "Other than these two conditions, anything else you ask I can grant," the person in the black robe cried out loud.

    "I have a divine fruit here, the Life-and-Death Fruit. If you let me go, I will give you this fruit."

    "The Life-and-Death Fruit? Are you talking about this?" Qinchuan stopped, and in his hand appeared a fruit that shimmered with black, white, and grey colors, emitting a faint spiritual energy.

    "Hmm?"

    "My Life-and-Death Fruit!"

    Standing at a distance, the person in the black robe probed his storage space with his Divine Sense and discovered, to his shock, that the Life-and-Death Fruit that had been in his storage space was now nowhere to be found.

    "How did my Life-and-Death Fruit end up in your hands!" the person in the black robe roared furiously.

    But then it seemed he thought of something.

    "Could it be the rumored Hand of God?!"

    "Right, it must be the Hand of God. Only such a divine skill could steal treasures from my storage space."

    The face of the person under the chaotic mask turned iron blue, teeth clenched in anger, "The Hand of God, lost for a million years... how do you know how to use it?"

    At this point, the person in the black robe was completely unable to fathom Qinchuan.

    A flicker went through Qinchuan''s eyebrows, for he was indeed using the Hand of God. He had previously stolen the fruit of life silently from Mo Wentian using this very divine skill.

    Although this divine skill had been lost for a million years, he did not expect that this person in the black robe would actually be aware of it.

    The Hand of God allowed one to invade someone else''s storage space and steal magical treasures. While it sounded incredibly formidable, in reality, it was extremely limited.

    If the target''s cultivation level was too high, not only was the risk of failure great, but it was also easy to be discovered by the target. Once found out, there was a great risk of being suppressed and killed.

    On the other hand, if the target''s cultivation rank was low, there was no need for such hassle. One could simply kill and plunder directly; thus, the Hand of God gradually fell into disuse and slowly became lost to time.

    "What''s so special about the Hand of God? What if I told you that I have lived for several million years and am the last descendant of the Hand of God from a million years ago, would you believe me?"

    Qinchuan looked disdainfully from afar, sneering at the person in the black robe.

 Chapter 553 - 553: 553

    "How is that possible? Under the Heavenly Dao, within the cycle of reincarnation, the limit of life is only a million years. Even if you truly lived for a million years, by this time, you would have already aged drastically, one foot stepping into the tomb. How could you possibly look like this?"

    The man in the black robe snorted coldly, clearly thinking that Qinchuan was boasting.

    In this world, the lifespan of cultivators is not limitless.

    Above the Divine Realm, even if one cultivates to the Realm of the Divine Emperor, the lifespan limit is only a million years. Of course, ordinary cultivators cannot live that long.

    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, reaching the Holy''s Realm, one could live for about a hundred thousand to a hundred and fifty thousand years. Breaking through to the Emperor Realm, one would have at least two hundred thousand years of lifespan, with the maximum being three hundred thousand years.

    Above the Divine Realm, the lifespans of most cultivators range from four hundred thousand to eight hundred thousand years. Only the exalted Divine Emperors and Heavenly Emperors can possess a lifespan of a million years.

    Of course, there are also an extremely small number of supreme powerhouses who, through hibernation and the life extension granted by supreme Life Spirit Treasures, are able to live for around one million one hundred thousand years.

    Therefore, Qinchuan claiming he has lived for a million years is naturally unbelievable to him.

    "Belief or disbelief is up to you,"

    Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "If you wish to come to terms with this young master, it''s very simple. Hand over your Storage Space along with all the treasures inside to this young master, and I will withdraw the Great Formation and no longer pursue you,"

    Qinchuan knew that the master behind the man in the black robe was certainly no simple character. Even if he captured him and used the Soul-Searching Technique, he most likely wouldn''t find any useful information. There was a high possibility that the man''s soul had been bound with Prohibitions, and forcibly conducting a Soul Search would lead the mysterious man to self-destruct.

    Therefore, he never had any hope that the man in the black robe would reveal information about his master.

    "You..."

    Under the chaotic mask, the man in the black robe''s face turned very ugly. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Do not push me too far. I can hand over one-third of the Heavenly Treasures Materials in my Storage Space to you,"

    The man in the black robe said through gritted teeth.

    "Since that''s the case, then this young master will have to help himself. No matter how big your Storage Space is, there will come a day when this young master empties it out,"

    Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders and said indifferently, "After all, I have plenty of time to slowly wear you down."

    "But think carefully, if this young master personally comes to take them, there''s no telling if I might just steal your Spiritual Robe as well."

    Although this divine skill could steal the treasures within the other party''s Storage Space, the failure rate was extremely high. Moreover, since the black-robed man''s Spiritual Robe was worn on his body, Qinchuan''s divine skill would under no circumstances be able to steal it. He said this to scare the other party.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan transformed into a Great Roc, pressing towards the man in the black robe once more.

    Sure enough, hearing what Qinchuan had said, the man in the black robe cursed under his breath. "Dammit! You''re truly a scoundrel!"

    He had only heard occasionally from his master that there was a powerful Divine Skill in this world that could steal the treasures of others, but he did not understand the divine skill of theft at all, believing what Qinchuan had said to be the truth.

    He unfurled his Spiritual Robe, his wings quivering once more as he flew quickly straight ahead.

    The Speed of the Spiritual Robe was extremely fast, especially in a straight line, far surpassing Qinchuan, but because he was only relying on a magic artifact, his turning speed was far inferior to Qinchuan''s.

    If it were the outside world, the man in the black robe could simply fly straight ahead to escape, and Qinchuan might genuinely have no way to catch up. However, this world had boundaries, and it didn''t take long for the man in the black robe to reach the boundary of the Great Formation.

    At that moment, Qinchuan instantly closed in, nearly reaching him.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    After a brief skirmish, the man in the black robe adjusted his direction and took off into the distance once more.

    "Oh? It''s actually a strand of Nether Grass! Not bad, not bad. This young master has been searching for this Nether Grass for a long time; I didn''t expect to obtain it from you.

    Truly, after searching everywhere with no success, it comes without any effort,"

    Qinchuan said leisurely as he pursued, with a strand of blue Spirit Grass appearing in his hand.

    The man in the black robe, while propelling his movement technique, sent his Divine Sense into his Storage Space and discovered that many of the Heavenly Treasures Materials therein had disappeared without a trace, including that strand of Nether Grass he had finally found after enduring countless hardships.

    "Puh¡ª¡ª"

    The man in the black robe spat blood in anger.

    What was all this about?

    He had come to this place full of confidence, seeking the Spiritual Pearl, and when he saw Qinchuan using the Qi Sha Qiankun Art to kill hundreds of Divine Envoys, he too was somewhat shocked.

    But relying on the Divine Soul Spiritual Weapon bestowed by his master, he materialized out of the void.

    He originally thought that Qinchuan''s most powerful strikes were already ineffective against him, that he had secured victory, and the two Spiritual Pearls on Qinchuan''s body would fall into his hands.

    He even fantasized about the moment he would present the two Spiritual Pearls to his master, and the grand reward he would receive.

    But he never expected that Qinchuan''s Divine Power would also be so strong, completely overpowering him.

    The man in the black robe had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, and this was the first time he felt so suffocated.

    The two had no idea how many days they had been chasing each other around the Great Formation.

    The man in the black robe saw the Heavenly Treasures and Materials in his Storage Space dwindling at a visible rate.

    Although it didn''t seem much at the moment, perhaps only one ten-thousandth, but under Qinchuan''s relentless pursuit, the day would come when his Storage Space was completely emptied.

    Having his Storage Space stolen bare was one thing, but what made him even more desperate was that he had to withstand the other party''s attacks and suffer a vicious beating, even knowing that the thief was right before him.

    This was outright, brazen robbery.

    He wanted to resist but was powerless to do so.

    Along the way, he had also tried to fight Qinchuan to the death again, but the fellow would just use the Jade Void Sacred Palm, and with one palm, he would be injured again. The main function of the Spirit Robe was defense against soul attacks; it couldn''t fully guard against physical Divine Power attacks.

    He felt that every minute and every second was torture.

    And yet, he was the one who had willingly jumped into this pit of fire.

    One day, he finally couldn''t bear this inhuman torture any longer.

    "Stop! Stop! Stop fighting!"

    "Don''t chase anymore!"

    In quite a disheveled state, the man in the black robe yelled loudly.

    "Hmph, had a change of heart, have you?" Qinchuan stopped his pursuit and stood at a distance, looking down at him with a sidelong glance, "Hand over your Storage Treasure, and this young master will let you go immediately."

    "You must swear that after I hand over all the treasures in my Storage Space to you, you will withdraw the Great Formation and let me leave without pursuing me further," the man in the black robe said in a rolling voice.

    "Hmph, once this young master speaks, he does not go back on his word. You are not worth my breach of promise," Qinchuan replied indifferently.

    The man in the black robe hesitated.

    Qinchuan continued casually, "You only have ten breaths to consider. Once this time passes, what this young master wants will be more than just your Storage Space."

    "You... you''re too bullying. Do you believe that I will die together with you!"

    "Die together? Just with you?" Qinchuan looked at the man in the black robe with a mocking glance, "Five breaths have passed!"

    "Five... Four... Three... Two..."

    Qinchuan''s voice was indifferent, but it had an irresistible domineering tone. Each countdown felt like a Life-Seizing Talisman.

    The man in the black robe was filled with frustration, a hint of hesitation flickering in his eyes. Seeing Qinchuan counting down to the last breath, he finally made up his mind and said through gritted teeth.

    "Fine, I will trust you this once!"

 Chapter 554 - 554: Green Lotus Divine Emperor

    By now, he had no other choice.

    The man in the black robe drew a glowing slit on his forehead, from which a crystalline Jade Lotus flew out and spun toward Qinchuan.

    "This Jade Lotus is my Storage Magical Artifact!" The man in the black robe was in utter agony, his cheeks twitching uncontrollably beneath the chaotic mask.

    With a wave of his hand, Qinchuan gathered the Jade Lotus into his palm.

    When Qinchuan''s Divine Sense entered the Jade Lotus, he immediately felt as if his consciousness had plunged into an ocean of Spiritual Energy.

    Before him lay countless Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    So this fellow had collected quite a few treasures; no wonder he was so reluctant to submit.

    The man in the black robe had amassed a large collection of Heavenly Treasures Materials in his Storage Space.

    However, aside from the Nether Grass and the Three Lifespan Fruit that Qinchuan had initially stolen, which were necessary for the awakening of his Innate Body, the rest of the Heavenly Treasures Materials were not of immediate need to him.

    Nonetheless, he could use many of them for Pill refining.

    Beyond the Spiritual Medicines, the Storage Space also contained numerous Divine Artifacts and various Divine Pills and Spiritual Medicines.

    "Eh? What''s this..."

    Qinchuan raised his eyebrows and took out a dazzling Array Plate from the Storage Space, examining it carefully in his hands.

    After a moment, Qinchuan''s face lit up with joy, "I didn''t expect you to have this."

    "What is this?" the man in the black robe rumbled.

    "You don''t recognize it?" Qinchuan glanced at the man and nodded, saying, "That makes sense; it''s quite normal for you not to recognize it, otherwise, you wouldn''t carry such an important item on you."

    "This is one of the twelve Array Plates left by the Green Lotus Divine Emperor, a really good item," Qinchuan mentioned casually.

    Green Lotus Divine Emperor, a legend from ten million years ago, an entity rumored to have half-stepped into the Immortal Path.

    He was also one of the rare beings in history to have broken the limits of lifespan, living a terrifying three million years.

    Though Qinchuan had been reincarnated nine times and had always been searching for the twelve Array Plates consciously and unconsciously, he had never found them.

    And now, to think he discovered it within the Storage Space of the man in the black robe.

    "What? This is a treasure left by the Green Lotus Divine Emperor?" The man in the black robe drew in a sharp breath, his cheeks beneath the chaotic mask shifting constantly, his heart bleeding with regret.

    This was a Supreme Treasure left by the Green Lotus Divine Emperor, a presence that could cause a sensation in half the Divine Realm, and he had just handed it over so easily.

    When he had first obtained this Array Plate, although he had found it peculiar and somewhat mysterious, he couldn''t activate it no matter what he tried, so he had not taken it seriously and casually tossed it into the Storage Space.

    If he had known earlier that the Array Plate was an artifact left by the Green Lotus Divine Emperor, he would never have kept it in the Storage Space but would have found a safe place to store it long ago.

    At that moment, the man in the black robe was even calculating in his mind that once Qinchuan lifted the Great Formation and he opened the passage to the Divine Realm, he would snatch back the treasure from Qinchuan in the instant he departed.

    Meanwhile, as Qinchuan continued to indulge in the Jade Lotus Space, checking the Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    Suddenly.

    "Crack!"

    A crisp sound came from the void.

    Immediately after, a faint glimmer of light fell from the originally dim void above, where a crack had appeared on the screen of light.

    This was a sign that the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation was about to be undone.

    "What''s going on?"

    A flicker crossed Qinchuan''s eyes as he looked up at the void.

    "What happened outside? I haven''t sent the agreed signal yet; why are they removing the Great Formation ahead of time?"

    The man in the black robe had obediently handed over the Jade Lotus, and although he was indeed prepared to notify Mei Qian''er and the others that the Great Formation could be dismantled...

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    But now, before he had released the signal, the Great Formation was already dissolving. There was only one possibility: something unexpected had happened outside the formation.

    "Damn it, Qinchuan, are you trying to get yourself killed? We haven''t sealed our cultivation level yet, and you''re suddenly withdrawing the formation. Aren''t you afraid of being struck down by the Great Dao Laws?"

    The man in the black robe cursed furiously, "You just promised you wouldn''t pursue me, and now you''re trying to use the Great Dao Laws to kill me!"

    As he spoke, the aura around him swiftly weakened, not daring to take the power of the world''s laws lightly.

    Qinchuan''s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he too began to seal his own qi.

    By the time both of their qi had completely returned to the Great Emperor Realm,

    the faint divine light in the darkness grew brighter and brighter.

    Cracks, as fine as hairlines, appeared in the black light screens in the void, which rapidly began to spiderweb.

    With a loud "boom," the Heaven-Sealing Destruction Formation completely collapsed, the sky cleared, and the Great Dao Laws of this world returned to normal.

    The man in the black robe ultimately did not act rashly. He took out a Divine Stone from his chest and tossed it into the void, transforming it into a gateway of flowing light.

    He intended to flee from this place, back to the Divine Realm.

    In the Divine Being Realm, he was no match for Qinchuan, and now that he was suppressed back to the Great Emperor Realm, where Qinchuan had lived for hundreds of thousands of years in the Lower Realm and had an even firmer grasp of the realm, he knew he stood even less chance.

    Just as the man in the black robe was about to step through the gateway, disappearing from sight,

    Qinchuan called out from afar, "Hey, I didn''t withdraw the formation intentionally. I keep my word and had no intention of using the laws to eradicate you."

    During the trip to Crystal Mountain, Qinchuan obtained a Divine Organ, a Life Spirit Pearl, and, as an unexpected joy, the Array Plate from the Green Lotus Divine Emperor; he was in a good mood. He thought to himself, "Some things are better clarified. Otherwise, people may misunderstand and think I''m untrustworthy."

    "What?"

    The furious voice was like thunder from above the Nine Heavens, reaching afar.

    Somewhere in the Divine Realm.

    The man in the black robe was panting heavily, his face sullen, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes. The last words from Qinchuan had completely aggravated him.

    It turned out that the formation had not been withdrawn by Qinchuan, but had fallen apart on its own.

    Doesn''t that mean he could have just held off Qinchuan in the formation for half a day, or even less, to gain his freedom?

    Had he wasted a vast amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials for nothing?

    "Qinchuan! You just wait for me!" The angry voice echoed throughout the Divine Realm.

    The automatic collapse of the Heaven-Sealing Destruction Formation meant that Mei Qian''er and the others must have encountered some trouble.

    Qinchuan''s Divine Sense spread out in all directions, ensuring there were no other cultivators hidden in the dark. Once certain, he headed toward the outskirts of the formation.

    ...

    On the periphery of the Heaven-Sealing Destruction Formation, on a certain island.

    The entire island was permeated with a strong scent of blood; blood mist lingered in the air, and countless dismembered limbs were scattered around. There were bodies of human cultivators as well as those of the Sea Beast race, the entire island stained crimson with blood.

    At first glance, with the sun hanging diagonally over the sea, casting a faint afterglow, within ten thousand miles, a bleak atmosphere prevailed.

    This place had turned into an Asura Field, like a Human Purgatory.

    A horrific battle had taken place here; these corpses all belonged to cultivators from the Ancient Kingdom of Great Yan, who had assembled countless saints and above for the Heaven-Sealing Destruction Formation.

    Mei Qian''er and Li Kaitian were both sitting cross-legged, both having sustained extremely serious injuries.

    Mei Qian''er''s face was pale, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. Her once white robe was now dyed in red. Endless blood gushed from her left shoulder, where her arm had been severed.

    Li Kaitian leaned against a massive rock nearby, his injuries even more terrifying. A sneak attack by a green arrow had completely penetrated his chest, leaving a hole the size of a fist, horribly gruesome.

    The Mansion Masters of the four major caves in the Endless Sea Domain were also severely injured and had hidden themselves beneath the depths of the sea.

    Li Kaitian and Mei Qian''er looked gravely at the seemingly gentle and autumn-like woman in the void.

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 Chapter 555 - 555 Assassination Ambush

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    That day.

    After separating from Qinchuan,

    Mei Qian''er and Li Kaitian concealed their forms and headed south towards Divine Demon Island.

    They didn''t know how long they had flown, but finally, the two arrived at the island.

    "That''s... Chunyu Xiu!" Hidden in the shadows, Mei Qian''er suddenly spotted Chunyu Xiu, who bore a deep-seated hatred with Thousand Fox Mountain, arranging the Great Formation on the island.

    The two of them didn''t act immediately, but instead stayed hidden from a distance.

    Finally, as Jiang Yan passed on information, Chunyu Xiu and his people activated the Great Formation.

    This was when Mei Qian''er and her companion struck like thunder. Chunyu Xiu''s entire attention was focused on the Heaven-Sealing World-Destroying Great Formation, never expecting a surprise attack.

    With a full-force sneak attack, coupled with Li Kaitian''s existence as an emperor for tens of thousands of years, even though Chunyu Xiu was the reincarnation of Chunyu Yan, he was instantly heavily injured.

    Mei Qian''er, Li Kaitian, and Chunyu Xiu, three Great Emperors, erupted in a terrifying battle in this place. In the end, because the two had injured Chunyu Xiu first, he was jointly suppressed by them.

    As for the people from the four great caves, since they only had Quasi-Emperors defending, taking down the Heaven-Sealing World-Destroying Great Formation was even simpler.

    Thus, everyone took over the formation with ease.

    Everyone defended the formation with all their might, and at first, faint glimmers of light were visible in this realm¡ªterrifying energies released in the battle.

    But after several days, the Great Formation returned to calm, no divine light or energy bursting forth, yet Mei Qian''er and the others still hadn''t received signals from Qinchuan to withdraw the formation.

    And just as everyone was perplexed, an anomaly occurred.

    "Swoosh, swoosh..."

    Two sounds of something tearing through the air rang out.

    Two green arrows sliced through the void, suddenly appearing and aiming a sneak attack at the pair.

    The green arrows were too fast; Mei Qian''er and her companion had just heard the piercing sound.

    Immediately following, Mei Qian''er felt a sharp pain in her left arm and then her entire left arm exploded.

    The other arrow pierced through Li Kaitian''s chest, shattering the mountain peak behind him as it exited his body.

    Luckily, Li Kaitian had a strong physical body, which prevented him from being blown up on the spot. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Then, a woman who seemed to be stepping on clouds emerged from the void.

    With the slanting sunlight casting shadows, a scene of tranquility unfolded as the woman appeared like an ethereal immortal, standing lightly in the void.

    Dressed in white, with her black hair cascading down like a waterfall, her face was covered with a hazy veil, and her eyes were as cold as ice, void of any emotion. She exuded an extraordinary and detached demeanor, as if untouched by the mundane world, her presence cold as frost and snow, creating an aura that kept others at a great distance.

    Even though her face wasn''t clear, it was evident she was as flawless and beautiful as a celestial being.

    Even the Fox Clan''s Mei Qian''er, who was always proud of her beauty, felt dull in comparison.

    In her hands, she held a green long bow, three feet tall, with flowing light and a faint silver luster. Great Dao Rune Patterns circulated around the bow, sacred and pure.

    It was an extraordinary Magical Treasure.

    "Who are you? Why are you attacking us?"

    Mei Qian''er coughed up blood, asking angrily.

    "Where is Divine Demon Island? Who currently holds the Spiritual Pearl?"

    The woman in white didn''t answer Mei Qian''er''s question but instead asked her own.

    Her indifference was overwhelming, her voice incredibly cold, as if freezing ten thousand miles with frost and ice, seemingly chilling the entire world.

    One could hardly imagine such a fairy-like woman could be so heartlessly cold.

    The two of them were startled, realizing this woman had also come for the Bronze Stone Coffin.

    "Hmph, don''t expect to get any information from us,"

    Mei Qian''er sat cross-legged, channeling her imperial qi, attempting to heal her arm.

    But then she realized a terrifying energy was contained within the wound on her left arm, continuously destroying her physical body.

    ```

    "You needn''t speak if you''re unwilling; after I''ve slain you, I can search at my leisure!"

    The woman in white spoke indifferently, her tone light and dismissive.

    As she spoke, she gripped her long bow, drawing the bowstring back.

    As the bowstring was drawn, the atmosphere around pulsated with Dao Magic, with the Great Dao coalescing on the bowstring.

    A green feathered arrow took shape upon the bowstring.

    "Buzz!"

    The green feathered arrow trembled as if it had a spirit of its own, emitting a soft hum autonomously; though it was formed of Dao Magic, its power was immense, a terrifying energy concentrated at the tip of the arrow.

    "Swish!"

    Without a hint of hesitation or doubt, she truly didn''t care whether Mei Qian''er would share the information with her.

    As long as she could quell the two of them, she could learn everything she needed to know.

    The arrow shot from her hand like a terrifying divine light, cleaving through the void and disappearing into the spatial rift, aimed directly for Mei Qian''er''s brow.

    The moment the girl in white released the first arrow, the ambush had left both of their targets grievously wounded.

    Mei Qian''er, harboring no small amount of reluctance, believed had it not been for the other''s sneak attack, she could''ve stood a chance in direct combat.

    But now, as the girl in white stood before her, bending the bow and concentrating Dao Magic into an arrow shaft, she realized her mistake.

    The instant the arrow was aimed at her, a terrible fear rose from the depths of her heart, a trembling of the core that serves as an automatic warning of danger since becoming a Great Emperor.

    The one arrow the opponent had formed managed to evoke within a Great Emperor a fear of being entirely unable to fight back.

    "I can''t defend against this arrow!"

    "I can''t even escape it!"

    The arrow flew from the woman''s hand, and Mei Qian''er watched wide-eyed as the green feathered arrow tore through the void, hurtling toward her brow.

    "Am I going to die?!"

    On the brink of death, one''s thoughts become exceptionally active, and for a Great Emperor like Mei Qian''er, this was especially true.

    In just that brief moment, the tens of thousands of years of her life flashed before her eyes.

    She looked towards Chunyu Xiu''s corpse in the distance. Thankfully, she had succeeded in avenging the Thousand Fox Mountain''s thirty thousand years of enmity, putting an end to their looming threat.

    Next, her gaze came to rest upon an exposed female corpse beside Chunyu Xiu.

    The corpse bore an eight-tenths resemblance to her; at first glance, they appeared as close as sisters.

    That was her daughter, Mei Lin''er, who hadn''t come to her senses during the battle with Chunyu Xiu and stood by his side, only to be quelled by her own hand.

    Finally, the image of Qinchuan surfaced in her mind.

    Qinchuan had appeared suddenly at Thousand Fox Mountain, not only lifting the age-long Seal from Thousand Fox Cave but also imparting the Great Dao, enabling her breakthrough to Great Emperor, and turning Ling Yu''er into a Quasi-Emperor.

    This had allowed Thousand Fox Mountain to recover from the dread of Chunyu Xiu''s retaliation.

    All of this, thanks to Qinchuan.

    "What a pity, I am about to die now, never again will I be able to serve Young Master Qin..."

    In that split second, as quick as lightning and firestone, her mind raced with a multitude of thoughts.

    And as the green light drew closer, she gave up all resistance, closed her eyes, and quietly awaited death''s embrace.

    Suddenly.

    "Ding!"

    A crisp collision sound rang out before her.

    Right at that critical moment, a blood-colored spear burst from afar, breaking open the void and deflecting the green arrow.

    "Let''s see who dares to harm this young master''s people."

 Chapter 556 - 556 Valkyrie

    "Let''s see who dares to lay a hand on my people,"

    a faint voice came from the end of the sky, filled with an undeniable dominance and fury.

    "Young Master Qin!" Mei Qian''er had narrowly escaped a calamity, and after surviving it, she looked towards the distance with an excited expression on her face.

    At the critical moment, Qinchuan appeared once again, saving her life.

    Qinchuan''s figure kept flickering in the void, and in an instant, he had already arrived above the island.

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    "Young Master Qin!"

    Li Kaitian and Mei Qian''er struggled, trying to get up.

    "Don''t move!" Qinchuan pressed them down.

    "Take this pill and repair your injuries."

    Qinchuan, the man in the black robe, took out two Divine Pills from the Jade Lotus space and gave them to the two of them.

    "Such a rich aroma of elixir, what Grade of pill is this?" Neither of them could see through the Level of the Divine Pill at the moment, but they knew for certain that anything given by Qinchuan was no ordinary item.

    "Many thanks, Young Master."

    The man in the black robe was quite mysterious, and the elixirs he carried were naturally extraordinary.

    After taking the Divine Pills and activating their Mana, they instantly felt the Great Dao that had been constantly destroying their Physical Bodies being cleared away.

    "Crackle and pop."

    Brilliant Divine Light radiated from their bodies as their injuries continuously healed, even Mei Qian''er''s left arm began regrowing anew.

    With Divine Level elixir, regrowing a severed limb was not a difficult feat.

    "Are you the one who harmed my people?"

    At that point, Qinchuan cast a sidelong glance, locking his gaze on the white-robed woman in the void, with bursts of killing intent flickering in his eyes.

    He was extremely angry, for if he had not arrived in time, both Li Kaitian and Mei Qian''er might already be dead, caught up in the cycle of reincarnation.

    "They are but mere ants, and it is their honor that I wounded them," the white-robed woman said condescendingly, seemingly uncaring about Qinchuan''s question, her eyes devoid of any sentiment and indifferent.

    Even her very act of replying to Qinchuan was a great favor.

    "Hmph, ants, in my eyes, you too are nothing more than an ant."

    Qinchuan pointed his Long Spear diagonally: "Today, this young master will let you taste what it feels like to be trampled underfoot."

    "Kill!"

    Qinchuan shouted loudly, his aura terrifying, like Asura incarnate, causing the entire island to shake with his fearsome presence.

    He thrust his Long Spear towards his opponent.

    "Humph, an ant dreaming of overturning the heavens, overestimating oneself,"

    the white-robed woman said coldly as she quickly drew her bow.

    "Be careful, Young Master Qin, her Divine Arrow is quite formidable, capable of shaking and suppressing an opponent''s Soul," Mei Qian''er loudly warned.

    But before she could finish her sentence,

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh"

    three cyan arrow feathers, like Divine Light cast, cut through the void, emitting sharp whistles, bearing terrifying murderous intent as they shot towards Qinchuan Town.

    In the void, the arrow feathers continued to enlarge, until they became as big as mountains, covering the sky as they descended upon Qinchuan Town.

    "These three arrow feathers are too terrifying!"

    Mei Qian''er and Li Kaitian held their breath, daring not to even let out a sigh, afraid of affecting the battle.

    "Break!"

    Qinchuan swept his Long Spear horizontally, and Thunder Blade and Earth Fire roared out, the heavens and earth filled with lightning flashes and a sea of flames in that moment.

    Both their auras were incomparably terrifying, Qinchuan was like Asura descending to the world, while the lady was not to be underestimated either, her body radiated a pure white aura, like that of Immortal Qi, unspeakably sacred.

    "Young Master Qin has actually blocked those terrifying three arrows!" Mei Qian''er and Li Kaitian both let out a long sigh of relief.

    Qinchuan''s strength had exceeded their imagination.

    As someone with the Great Emperor''s Cultivation, Mei Qian''er couldn''t catch a single arrow from the opponent, yet Qinchuan was able to block three simultaneous shots from the opponent.

    "Your body is filled with the scent of fresh blood, indicating that you''ve experienced a terrible battle. Was the Spiritual Pearl of Divine Demon Island obtained by you?"

    The lady in white gazed sharply at Qinchuan and suddenly spoke. She saw the terrifying aura of slaughter on Qinchuan''s body and immediately deduced that Qinchuan had obtained the Spiritual Pearl.

    "Hand over the Spiritual Pearl, or die!" The lady in white''s aura turned even colder at this moment, as the chill rolled out blanket-like, and seaboard waves started to frost over.

    "Another one after the Spiritual Pearl," Qinchuan said indifferently, "The Spiritual Pearl is indeed in this young master''s hands, but you are still unworthy of it."

    "By killing you, the Spiritual Pearl will naturally become mine," the lady in white said calmly.

    As she spoke, the lady in white drew her bow, and a huge golden arrow feather condensed above her head.

    "God-Slaying Arrow!"

    The golden arrow feather, like a Divine Pillar, spanned heaven and earth, emanating a terrifying Essence Qi as golden divine light surged like flames.

    From her sneak attack to her straight-up decision to quickly kill Mei Qian''er, it was evident that she seemed to have cut off all emotions and desires, showing no sentiment. Her decisiveness in killing was swift without any hesitation.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan swung the Chi Yue Spear, and the Long Spear trembled violently, emitting thunderous sounds of the Dao, as if an ancient god or demon was howling and roaring. Amidst the sonorous divine and demonic sounds, thunder and Earth Fire erupted, and the area was completely engulfed by a blazing light.

    Qinchuan was a bit solemn; this white-clad lady was very powerful, much stronger than Jiang Yan and others, and even capable of going head to head with the man in black robes.

    "This lady''s background might not be simple either."

    Qinchuan had been asleep for a hundred thousand years in this life, and many things had exceeded his expectations; at this moment, he could not discern which power in the Divine Realm this lady in white belonged to.

    Could it be that, like the man behind the Netherworld Hall in black robes, she was also a new force that had emerged over these hundred thousand years?

    The Long Spear kept growing larger, its Divine Power unleashed, transforming into a roaring divine presence. Amidst the splendid halo, it was overwhelmingly forceful, colliding repeatedly and completely eroding the powerful golden arrow feather.

    "Whew!"

    Qinchuan''s Physical Body quickly moved forward, pressing in toward his opponent.

    If the opponent gathered arrow feathers for long-range attacks, they''d surely have the upper hand.

    "Hmph!" The lady in white saw through Qinchuan''s intentions, her figure flickering endlessly in the void, as her hands kept condensing arrow feathers, unleashing them like a rain curtain, covering the sky.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    Qinchuan swung the Chi Yue Spear, continuously deflecting the cyan arrow feathers.

    Although the lady in white kept flickering, within moments, Qinchuan had closed in around her.

    "Suppress!"

    Qinchuan leapt up, an unparalleled aura emanating from his body, his Long Spear Divine Power raged, bearing down upon his opponent''s head.

    This was a terrifying attack; the violent Divine Power stirred up frightful Gang Winds, the void cracked and emitted vibrations. If the lady in white were to be swept by this Divine Power, her body would likely be shattered instantly.

    The lady in white remained calm, her beautiful eyes devoid of any emotion.

    Suddenly, a golden Long Spear appeared in her hands; she swept it horizontally, confronting Qinchuan''s attacks head-on.

    "Boom!"

    Both their auras were incomparably frightening, unleashing the strongest force under the Great Dao Laws, the light burst at its peak, illuminating the blood-colored sea.

    One clash and the two of them separated again.

    "She can wield a spear too?"

    Qinchuan''s brow furrowed as he looked toward his opponent.

    After the burst of light, the lady in white''s appearance had completely changed.

    Now she was clad in resplendent golden armor that clung to her form, accentuating her exquisite figure, and her delicate hands, extending from the armor, tightly held the golden Long Spear, giving her a valiant and formidable presence.

    This was a completely different style from before¡ªif she was a lofty, ethereal immortal who seemed untouched by the mundane world, now she was a Valkyrie, ready to command battles and conquer all directions.

 Chapter 557 - 557: Wu Hun

    She wore a dazzling golden helmet atop her head, covering her cheeks, and the crowd still could not make out her face.

    "Interesting, truly interesting. You dare to wield a spear before this young master?" Qinchuan looked at the mysterious woman and said with a faint smile.

    The eyes of the Golden Armored Valkyrie burst forth with intense, blazing light.

    She was aloof to the extreme, saying indifferently, "Enough talk, prepare to die!"

    The Valkyrie, striking and heroic, shone brilliantly in her golden armor, a majestic aura enveloping her. Terrifying Great Dao Rune Patterns revolved around her, forming a Silver Moon Disc behind her head, which, under its soft silver glow, made her appear even more otherworldly.

    "Boom!"

    She resolutely attacked, her delicate hands sweeping continuously, her long spear slashing diagonally. She was like an ancient deity, beautiful beyond compare in this moment.

    Qinchuan raised an eyebrow; he was not the least bit careless. His body surged with powerful divine strength as he furiously battled the mysterious woman.

    Both wielded long spears, and as their overwhelming divine powers clashed in the void, constant booming ensued.

    The world seemed to completely upend as the sea roiled and surged, the tumultuous waves crashing down and engulfing everyone.

    The Valkyrie''s divine power was colossal, endless, while Qinchuan, like an Asura bursting forth from Purgatory, fought fiercely against her, the area filled with terrifying divine light and spear energy, wild and frenzied.

    Both trembled simultaneously, a terrifying shudder. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan was ferocious and domineering, the Chi Yue Spear swinging like relentless mountains pressing down on his opponent, violently. The Valkyrie was no less outstanding, her Divine Skills coming forth in full force, her mana boundless. With each sweep of her golden long spear, she carried terrifying golden air waves, like the vast ocean, whipping up violent waves and crashing tumultuously onto the shore.

    In just a few moments, the two had fought from above the island down to the seabed, each thrusting their spears, countless Long Spear Divine Powers flung recklessly. The furious divine energies stirred up the entire seabed world, tearing apart many innocent Sea Clan beasts into fragments.

    Once again, they ascended from the depths to clash in the void.

    "Whoosh!"

    Qinchuan thrust his spear, the fierce energy surging and tumbling. At the same time, a Divine Lamp appeared in his hand, and he blew a breath of Essence Qi into it.

    The flames on the lamp fluttered, and with the breath of Essence Qi, they morphed into a fire dragon, its teeth and claws bared, charging towards the opponent.

    This Divine Lamp was a Divine Artifact, and more specifically, a magic artifact of the soul, the fire dragon directly assailing the opponent''s divine soul.

    The fire dragon''s body burned with raging Soul Flames, letting out dragon roars and screeches as it headed straight for the Valkyrie''s forehead.

    Strangely, the Valkyrie seemed not to see this terrifying soul attack at all. Facing the surging fire dragon, she paid no heed, as if oblivious to its existence.

    "Buzz!" The fire dragon met no resistance at all and instantly surged into the Valkyrie''s forehead.

    "Hmm?"

    Qinchuan''s eyebrow twitched, looking at the Valkyrie in disbelief.

    This Art of the Divine Soul was incredibly horrifying, yet the Valkyrie did not seem to fear it. What startled Qinchuan even more was that after the Divine Soul Fire Dragon entered the Valkyrie''s forehead, she showed no sign of being affected at all.

    She appeared to be... as if she had no divine soul at all.

    "How is this possible? The Divine Soul Emperor Art failed again?"

    Surprise flickered through Qinchuan''s eyes as he had gone through reincarnation, and the Emperor Soul Art was one of his greatest achievements.

    Yet now, for the second time in a row, his Emperor Soul had been thwarted.

    At this moment, the Emperor Soul within Qinchuan''s Divine Sense opened its eyes, bursting forth with blazing light. Divine light shot from Qinchuan''s eyes, shining upon the body of the Valkyrie.

    "What?"

    The next moment, Qinchuan exclaimed, "You... you don''t have a spirit or a soul?"

    Qinchuan was shocked, his face bearing an expression of incredulity.

    He discovered that beneath the body of this impressive and heroic Valkyrie, she actually had no soul.

    When a cultivator''s physical body breaks down, their True Spirit and Soul doesn''t necessarily die off; but if one''s divine soul is shattered, they are assuredly dead.

    How could this person not have a divine soul?

    "Without a soul, could she be just a walking corpse?"

    Qinchuan suddenly thought of the ancient Divine Corpse within the space on his body.

    This corpse had also long been dead, its Soul had shattered, and yet with the Divine Clan Essence Blood within his body, after breaking the Seal, it had been lively and active for so long.

    Could it be that she, too, was like the Divine Corpse, already just a dead body?

    Qinchuan''s eyes flickered with light. The Valkyrie was wrapped tightly in her Golden Armor, her skin not visible, only her delicate jade hands, which were like tender lotus roots, could be seen. How could that resemble a corpse?

    At this moment, he finally understood why this woman was always so aloof. Besides caring for the Spiritual Pearl, she was indifferent to everything else. Without a Soul, she naturally lacked the seven emotions and six desires.

    "Soul?"

    The Valkyrie''s eyes briefly showed a hint of doubt as she murmured, "Soul, what Soul?"

    But she quickly recovered, thrusting her spear again with overwhelming Divine Power and using her Divine Skills.

    Her goal was the Spiritual Pearl.

    "Truly troublesome." Without a spirit and soul, Qinchuan''s powerful Soul Secret Technique couldn''t cause her the slightest harm.

    Qinchuan said nothing more. With the opponent lacking a soul, she was like a walking corpse. Whatever Qinchuan said was meaningless.

    She would not listen.

    "At this point, the only option is to subdue you!"

    Qinchuan made his move, his Long Spear like a dragon, still aggressive and domineering.

    In that moment, his Divine Power surged to the sky, his every action exuding a terrify Divine Power aura, like a demon or Asura.

    A bloodthirsty intent surged from his body, dyeing the world a sanguine hue.

    This was the aura of an Asura, with an air of supreme arrogance.

    Qinchuan thrust his Long Spear, and the Chi Yue Spear kept colliding with the golden spear, sending out streaks of divine light, and Great Dao Rune Patterns bloomed like flames, illuminating the heavens and earth.

    "Long Spear, Heavens!"

    The Valkyrie uttered these four words softly.

    Qinchuan frowned, a look of surprise and shock reappearing on his face. Even though he knew she wouldn''t answer, he still asked loudly.

    "Heavens, why do you know this technique?"

    The Valkyrie pointed her Long Spear toward the sky, and at the tip of the spear, terrifying Great Dao Rune Patterns formed a golden Divine Pillar that soared to the heavens, piercing through the clouds, an appalling and fearsome sight.

    Qinchuan too pointed his Chi Yue Spear to the sky, executing the same move as the Valkyrie, but his was a purple Divine Pillar.

    "This is a technique I created a million years ago. How do you know it?"

    The Heavens Divine Power was overwhelming, and the two terrifying Divine Pillars collided.

    "Boom!"

    The earth and sky trembled, the vast ocean shook.

    A terrifying roar that shocked the world erupted, and the golden Divine Pillar completely shattered, and the purple Spear Energy ruthlessly overwhelmed the other.

    "Suppress!"

    Qinchuan swiftly charged forward, his Long Spear stabbing towards the Valkyrie''s chest.

    The remnants of the purple Spear Energy surged wildly, sending the Valkyrie''s body flying backward.

    The imposing aura of Dao Magic rampant and untamed, assaulted the Golden Armor on the Valkyrie.

    Unable to withstand the terrifying aura of her Divine Power, her Golden Armor burst open with a bang.

    The Valkyrie''s helmet shattered, revealing a delicate and beautiful face.

 Chapter 558 - 558: 558

    The helmet of the Valkyrie shattered, revealing her face beneath the mysterious veil.

    It was an exceedingly delicate face, with enchanting eyes and long, quivering eyelashes. Her brows were slightly furrowed, showing an expression that was strikingly beautiful and startlingly heart-stopping.

    She stood still amidst the void, her body radiating silver luminescence, like a blooming Divine Lotus, crystalline and glowing, sacred and noble.

    Qinchuan''s Long Spear was like a dragon, transforming into a streak of light, and he fiercely thrust at the Valkyrie''s chest.

    Just as the Chi Yue Spear was about to pierce the Valkyrie''s chest, Qinchuan saw her face clearly.

    He suddenly stopped.

    The Long Spear in Qinchuan''s hand halted half an inch from the Valkyrie''s chest, unable to advance even a fraction further.

    "You... you... how could it be you..."

    Qinchuan was deeply shaken, waves of shock surging in the depths of his heart as he stared dumbfounded at the woman before him.

    In that moment, his Dao Heart suddenly wavered.

    For a million years, he had walked the Asura Path and trod upon the Myriad Realms. He believed his heart could no longer be disturbed, but at this moment, his Dao Heart was completely unsettled.

    Back at Divine Severing Cliff, his Dao Heart had been slightly distracted, but it was only a brief lapse. Right now, his heart was utterly in disarray.

    Qinchuan looked blankly at the woman in front of him.

    The woman before his eyes clearly bore the likeness of Luo Ling''er.

    Her features were exquisite, identical to Luo Ling''er''s, right down to the beauty mark below her eye, without the slightest deviation.

    Although a million years had passed, he had long since etched Luo Ling''er''s image into his mind. He couldn''t possibly be mistaken; the person before him bore no difference from Luo Ling''er.

    Transmigration and reincarnation¡ªthough Qinchuan himself only bore a resemblance to his appearance from a million years ago, this woman was the spitting image of Luo Ling''er.

    "How could it be you?"

    Qinchuan''s spear-wielding hand trembled uncontrollably as he asked once again in a quavering voice.

    "Hmm?"

    Confusion flickered in the Valkyrie''s eyes. She couldn''t understand why Qinchuan, who was about to kill her, had suddenly paused.

    Nor did she understand why Qinchuan was suddenly uttering strange words like "how could it be you."

    "Go!"

    She let out an angry shout, her figure drifting backwards. Her silhouette flickered continuously in the void, quickly distancing herself from Qinchuan.

    From a distance, the Valkyrie watched Qinchuan, her eyes glittering with a cold light, her mind filled with myriad thoughts.

    In the end, she chose not to continue the battle but instead retreated into the distance.

    "I am not your match now, but I have memorized you. In the future, I will certainly personally subdue you to obtain the Spiritual Pearl."

    The Valkyrie tore through the void, her figure disappearing into it while her indifferent voice came from afar.

    Qinchuan stood frozen in place, watching the Valkyrie''s retreating figure, his heart still unable to settle: "Luo Ling''er... how can this be?"

    "Young Master Qin, what happened? Why did you let her go?"

    Li Kaitian and the others had completely refined the Divine Pill by now, their injuries fully healed, although Mei Qian''er''s newly regrown arm still needed some time to be tempered before it could function as normal.

    At this moment, Li Kaitian approached and asked softly.

    "She looks very much like an old acquaintance of mine."

    Qinchuan came back to his senses; he didn''t explain further, merely saying so.

    After a long pause, Qinchuan regained his composure.

    "This matter is settled. The Great Emperors of the three ancient kingdoms have all fallen; it''s an opportune time for Tianyuan Nation to consume the other three kingdoms.

    Furthermore, after this great battle, many Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm have perished. The Divine Realm will surely send emissaries to the Lower Realm to seek information. Their target is the entire Divine Wilderness Continent. Seeing Tianyuan Nation and Dongju Continent together, they will likely take action again. Qian''er, you should head to Tianqing City first."

    "Understood."

    Hearing that all the Great Emperors of this land were dead, Li Kaitian and the others felt a jolt of shock. Soon after registering this fact, they promptly departed.

    The Valkyrie didn''t tear through the void to return to the Upper Realm, instead she fled towards the south.

    Leaving Divine Demon Island, the journey south was bound by perilous seas with no Spirit Mountain Islands in between.

    This woman must have come from Nanchi Continent.

    As Qinchuan pondered where the Valkyrie had come from, he dove towards the bottom of the sea.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    The injuries of the four Divine Beasts from the Azure Water Cave Dwelling were not yet clear.

    When the Valkyrie appeared, all four of them had acted to stop her, each had been hit by an azure-feathered arrow.

    The third eye of the Three-Eyed Toad was struck by an arrow and completely burst open; the Azure Dragon''s claw was fractured; the two-headed Purple Jiao had one of its heads severed by an arrow; and the bald fierce beast in human form met the worst fate, its abdomen pierced through, leaving a basin-sized bloody hole, and was now at death''s door, barely clinging to life.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    Originally, everyone had some regrets about getting involved in this matter.

    But after witnessing Qinchuan''s fierce battle with the Valkyrie from the bottom of the sea, everyone understood the terrifying might he possessed and now dared not harbor any strange thoughts.

    "Hmm."

    Qinchuan nodded, glancing over the four from the cave dwelling.

    The subtle thoughts in everyone''s heart were crystal clear to Qinchuan.

    "This Divine Pill is enough to heal your injuries, take it immediately," Qinchuan said as he took out four Divine Pills and tossed one to each of the four.

    "This is the latter part of the Refining Heart mental method; once your injuries are healed, you may look at it yourselves." Qinchuan''s Soul surged as four streams of Spiritual Soul Divine Sense entered the four''s Divine Senses.

    "Thank you, Young Master Qin!"

    The four expressed their thanks once again.

    They had stirred up such a commotion, summoning so many Sea Beasts to control the ''Seal Heaven Exterminate Earth Great Formation,'' all for the sake of obtaining the latter part of the Refining Heart mental method.

    With the complete Refining Heart mental method, they would have enough strength to break through to the Great Emperor Realm, and perhaps even aspire to reach the legendary God Realm.

    "With Young Master Qin being so strong, should we submit and follow him?"

    As they saw Qinchuan''s figure getting farther and farther away.

    At that moment, the old Three-Eyed Toad''s eyes shone brightly as he looked at the remaining three and asked.

    "This may not be appropriate," said the Azure Dragon, shaking its head: "Although Young Master Qin is strong, we dominate our own territories in the sea, enjoying our freedom. To submit and follow a human might invite ridicule from other sea creatures of our kind."

    Sea Beasts are quite different from land Fierce Beasts.

    Many terrestrial Fierce Beasts follow the Human Race, but in the undersea world, those who follow humans are few and far between, and might even be the subject of laughter among their kind.

    "The Azure Dragon makes sense, we''re on the verge of becoming Great Emperors; to follow someone else now might invite mockery from our own kind," said the Purple Jiao, who had lost one of its heads, now a single-headed one, also speaking up.

    "Fine! First, let us heal our wounds!" said the Toad as he finally swallowed the Divine Pill bestowed by Qinchuan.

    "Hm? What potent medicinal strength."

    The Divine Pill transformed into a surge of medicinal power in their mouths, and they all suddenly felt a wave of relief, accompanied by a crackling sound.

    Their injuries were rapidly healing, even the Azure Dragon''s severed claw and the Purple Jiao''s severed head were slowly regrowing.

    "Such a powerful Elixir!"

    "Could this perhaps be¡­ a Divine Grade Elixir?"

    The four were shocked and exchanged glances.

    "To give out top-grade Divine Elixirs so freely! If we follow Young Master Qin, wouldn''t we be able to gain even greater benefits in the future?"

    Thinking this, the four began to harbor thoughts of following him.

    But by the time they looked again, Qinchuan''s figure had disappeared.

    They had had several chances to change their lives, but had never seized them; this last opportunity too, just slipped by them.

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 Chapter 559 - 559: Teleportation Formation

    At this moment, Qinchuan had already passed through three formations and entered the tomb.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    "Big brother!"

    Seeing Qinchuan appear, Chi Hai, Ji Huo''er, and Ling Xian''er simultaneously showed joy on their faces.

    "Hmm."

    Qinchuan nodded and went straight to the young Qinchuan''s physical body.

    Qinchuan had been battling on the outside, through several days of intense combat, both his soul and physical body were severely exhausted. The terrifying backlash was transmitted back, all of which was blocked by Chi Hai.

    Although this backlash was already very weak, it still shook Chi Hai, causing him to sustain serious internal injuries, his face pale and his skin withered like old wood, the whole person seeming even older.

    Qinchuan sat with legs crossed, his true spirit flew out of his physical body and returned.

    Only then did the three of them breathe a sigh of relief, having perfectly completed their task.

    "Big brother, what''s the situation outside?"

    Ji Huo''er was the first to ask eagerly.

    "The Great Emperor has died, and Chunyu Xiu, the nemesis of your Thousand Fox Mountain, has also perished."

    As Qinchuan spoke, he took out a small bell-shaped magic artifact from the Jade Lotus.

    "Little Hai, your soul once suffered from the trickery of the God-Slaying Formation and your spirit weakened. This time, protecting my physical body and soul, you have been injured again. This soul magic treasure is bestowed upon you. It is an intermediate grade divine artifact that can nurture your soul. Moreover, it contains Heavenly Dao Patterns; by carefully perceiving and comprehending them, you might break through to the Great Emperor Realm and achieve the God Realm."

    "Thank you, Young Master Qin!"

    Chi Hai was excited, moved to tears.

    Only then did Qinchuan look inside the Dao Lotus space and found Luo Ling''er''s body quietly lying in the crystal coffin.

    When he had seen the Valkyrie earlier, there was a moment when he suspected it was Ling''er''s body from his own Dao Lotus space.

    Although he had since denied it himself, he still needed to confirm it.

    Qinchuan put the body from a million years ago back into the crystal coffin and also took it into the Dao Lotus space.

    "Let''s go." After everything was done, Qinchuan glanced around the place and said indifferently.

    Upon leaving the cemetery, Qinchuan found the Ancestral Temple floating with the waves in the endless ocean.

    This Ancestral Temple was cast from Supreme Divine Soil; even as the entire Divine Demon Island completely sank, the Ancestral Temple remained intact.

    Lu Yuan and others had inherited the Li Gui Sect for a million years and had never left until the end.

    "You are..."

    When Lu Yuan and others saw Qinchuan again, their faces showed confusion.

    A few days ago, a man who looked exactly like the ancient ancestor had come out and saved everyone; they had thought an ancient ancestor had manifested.

    But now, this young man, though similar to the ancient ancestor, still had some differences.

    Qinchuan didn''t bother to explain and simply said, "I am the descendant of the ancient ancestor. The ancient ancestor said this Ancestral Temple has already fulfilled its purpose. From now on, you don''t have to guard these seas, and with Divine Demon Island sunk, you may go to the Dongju Continent. If willing, the Li Gui Sect can establish a new branch within the lineage of the Burning Heaven Sect."

    "This..."

    Lu Yuan and others looked at each other in disbelief, but then the elder Chi Hai appeared, waved his hand grandly, and took the whole Ancestral Temple with him.

    Following Qinchuan''s words, he planned to move the Ancestral Temple back to the Burning Heaven Sect.

    "Wherever the Ancestral Temple is, there we shall be," proclaimed Lu Yuan and others loudly.

    ...

    On their journey here, it took Qinchuan and his party many days of flying with magic treasures to reach this place. Now, with Chi Hai leading everyone, the journey was much faster.

    Carrying everyone with him, Chi Hai ripped through the void, and within half a day, they returned to the Dongju Continent. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    After returning to the Dongju Continent, Qinchuan did not head straight back to Tianqing City but first went to Flying Swallow City.

    The battle on Divine Demon Island had drawn the attention of all cultivators on the Dongju Continent, but due to the Seal Heaven Extinguish Earth Great Formation, countless cultivators did not know the outcome of the battle.

    The news of the death of the emperors and divine envoys from the three ancient kingdoms had not yet spread.

    Although Li Kaitian had been the first to return to Tianqing City, the great army of the Tianyuan Nation had not yet mobilized.

    Flying Swallow City was as bustling as ever, with people coming and going.

    In the suburbs of Flying Swallow City, two towering crystal arrays had been completely finished.

    These were the central teleportation array and communication formation constructed by the Divine Alliance using countless divine-level crystal stones.

    As the formations were of utmost importance, one hundred Flying Swallow City soldiers were stationed outside the great formation; all were of Holy''s Realm, and two Supreme Saints were present to guard against any miscreants that might cause trouble.

    A barrier was also established here, marking off hundreds of miles as a forbidden zone.

    When Qinchuan and his companions appeared in this place, countless Saints and Supreme Saints immediately noticed them.

    "How dare you! Who has the audacity to trespass into the forbidden zone!"

    An angry voice echoed from the void as two towering figures emerged, and at the same time, the sounds of swooshing filled the air as numerous Saints appeared.

    One hundred Saints encircled Qinchuan and his companions, eyeing them with a predatory gaze.

    A military formation of one hundred Saints, if coordinated properly, could suffice to kill a Supreme Saint Expert.

    Qinchuan glanced at these people indifferently; not wanting to waste words, he said directly, "Dongfang Nian and Dongfang Fan are dead, the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom will fall, and I am taking these two great arrays with me. As for you, submit or die!"

    "Hmm?"

    The numerous Saints and two Supreme Saints looked at each other in disbelief, regarding Qinchuan as if he were a fool.

    After recovering from their shock, laughter erupted from the crowd.

    "Hahaha, where did this comedian come from? One of the Eastern ancestors is of Great Emperor Realm, the other of Quasi-Emperor Realm, how could they possibly be dead!"

    "Could this be a madman?"

    "If I''m not mistaken, isn''t this guy just a minor cultivator of Life Spring Realm?"

    One of the Saints said loudly.

    "A Life Spring Realm cultivator, I can extinguish him with a flick of a finger, and yet he talks big, coming to our Great Yan Ancient Kingdom to swagger around."

    The crowd laughed heartily, treating Qinchuan as if he were the punchline of a joke.

    In their eyes, Qinchuan''s cultivation level was too low; pitifully low.

    His arrogant words, although startling, were not worth getting angry over.

    "Boy, go back to where you came from," said the Supreme Saint in the void disdainfully, deeming a Life Spring Realm cultivator unworthy of his personal attention.

    "Alright, I will take these two formations and leave after that," Qinchuan nodded and said calmly.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan indeed walked towards the communication formation and the teleportation array.

    "Rascal, truly shameless," the Supreme Saint didn''t expect Qinchuan to be so brazen and snorted coldly.

    "Die!"

    The Supreme Saint shone brightly as a palm imprint materialized in the void and pressed down towards Qinchuan''s head.

    "Humph"

    Suddenly, Chi Hai, who had been quietly standing beside Qinchuan, let out a cold snort.

    This snort was like thunder from the Nine Heavens, as though coming from the vast and desolate river of time, exuding an air of ancient desolation.

    A terrifying presence roared forth.

    In an instant, the palm imprint in the void dissipated.

    "What?!"

    "This is... this is... a Great Emperor!"

    Everyone was shocked; Chi Hai had been following Qinchuan all along with no trace of an aura about him, leading everyone to assume he had concealed his realm with some special technique.

    Unexpectedly, this was a Great Emperor!

    With a single cold shout, the Great Emperor blew away the strike of the Supreme Saint.

    "That''s Burning Heaven''s ancestor, Chi Hai!"

    The other Supreme Saint recognized Chi Hai and said tremblingly.

 Chapter 560 - 560: Fusion

    With Chi Hai taking the lead, everyone knelt to the ground, with no thoughts of rebellion arising in their minds.

    Qinchuan approached the two towering Formations.

    He extended his palm, and as a burst of light flickered,

    the Formation built by the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom with supreme Heavenly Treasures Materials and Crystal Stones was absorbed by Qinchuan into the Dao Lotus space.

    The Dao Lotus space was vast and boundless; even Qinchuan as its master didn''t know its full extent, so naturally, there was no problem in taking in the two Formations.

    After everything was done, the people of Chi Hai set off again, heading towards Tianqing City.

    All the Great Emperors of Dongju Continent had fallen, and Flying Swallow City was about to be conquered.

    When everyone arrived at Tianqing City, inside, there was an eerie silence, with a massive army arranged in battle formation, grim and cold. On the eve of the great battle, the troops were being ordered around.

    Qinchuan and the others went directly to the suburbs outside the Heavenly Demon Forest.

    After choosing an excellent location, Qinchuan retrieved the Formations from the Dao Lotus space.

    "Boom!"

    The Great Formation suddenly appeared, shaking heaven and earth, startling everyone within Tianqing City. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What''s happening?"

    "What is that?"

    Everyone at that moment witnessed two towering structures suddenly emerge, like majestic mountains, standing tall outside Tianqing City.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    "Is this, these are the two Formations of the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom?"

    Li Kaitian, being a Great Emperor, rushed over immediately.

    He naturally knew about the two Formations that the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom was constructing, but Li Kaitian was unaware of their purpose.

    Now, Qinchuan had directly moved the two Formations back, much to his astonishment.

    "These are the Sound Transmission Formation and the Teleportation Array."

    "With these Formations in place, Tianqing City will become the center of the Divine Wilderness Continent in the future."

    Qinchuan spoke indifferently, then detailed the functions of the two Great Formations and their impact on this world.

    "They actually have such effects!"

    Chi Hai and the others had long heard of the Teleportation Array, knowing that through such an array, one could be instantly teleported millions of miles away.

    The Teleportation Array that Qinchuan had now brought back was even more incredible¡ªit was the Central Teleportation Formation capable of connecting with all the Teleportation Arrays under heaven.

    "The Burning Heaven Sect and Thousand Fox Mountain can also start building two Formations to link up with this local Teleportation Array," Qinchuan said in a calm voice.

    "Yes!"

    Mei Qian''er and Chi Hai understood what the Teleportation Array meant.

    With Qinchuan supporting from behind, the rise of Tianqing City was unstoppable. Combined with the boost from the Teleportation Array, Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom was bound to become the unified nation of the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.

    At that time, everyone''s Teleportation Array would be connected to this place, and Tianqing City would truly become the central city of the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.

    As a Cultivation Sect, Thousand Fox Mountain and Burning Heaven Sect being able to build two branch Transmission Arrays linked to this place, will surely attract more talented disciples, which would greatly benefit the development of the Sects.

    In this way, both would undoubtedly grow stronger and stronger.

    After leaving the place, Qinchuan did not linger but went straight back to the Qin Residence.

    "Young Master Qin, you''ve returned."

    Ye Xuanji, who was sent by Qinchuan to the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, had left the Kingdom and rushed back to Tianqing City when the Spiritual Treasure appeared in Dao Palace''s Secret Realm.

    "Hmm."

    Qinchuan nodded and directly headed into the secret room.

    Inside the secret room.

    Qinchuan took out the green Spiritual Pearl and carefully examined it in the palm of his hand.

    This Spiritual Pearl was exactly the same size as the Crystal Core from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    According to what the Jin Ling Saintess had said, the Spiritual Treasures of the nine great secrets of the world should all look like this, corresponding to the nine Spiritual Pearls in the Immortal Burial Ancient Painting from ages past.

    It was still unknown what these Spiritual Pearls represented.

    Back then, Qinchuan had obtained a World Crystal Core from behind the bronze doors of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, which was crystal clear and emanated a hint of grey energy. This grey energy was wildly violent, carrying the power to destroy heavens and earth.

    Later, when Qinchuan forged the Chi Yue Spear, the Crystal Core and the Chi Yue Spear merged into one, even bursting forth a terrifying grey Barrier.

    The Spiritual Pearl obtained from the Bronze Stone Coffin, on the other hand, was completely verdant, radiating a vast vitality from within.

    This life force was incredibly pure, strong enough to surpass any Heavenly Treasures and materials Qinchuan had ever seen.

    Qinchuan suspected that it was due to the departure of this Spiritual Pearl that the Tree of Life within the Dao Palace Secret Realm completely collapsed, subsequently turning that entire area into barren wasteland.

    After that, Qinchuan was about to release the Ancient Divine Corpse.

    The torso and head of this Ancient Divine Corpse were located in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and the Dao Palace Secret Realm, respectively. If nothing went wrong, it was because of the Spiritual Pearl that they had come.

    Qinchuan was preparing to see what reaction would occur if he released it.

    However, when Qinchuan looked inside the Dao Lotus space, he was suddenly shocked to find a faint golden light emitting from the Divine Corpse, lying quietly in the Dao Lotus space.

    Around its body, light was circulating, and at its chest, a golden Divine Organ was merging with its Physical Body, seeming to want to become one entity, and its body was undergoing changes.

    The Divine Corpse was actually actively absorbing that Divine Clan heart.

    As the Divine Organ fused with the corpse, it was visible to the naked eye that a drop of Divine Clan Essence Blood was being reborn on the chest of the Divine Corpse, slowly coalescing.

    Qinchuan did not interfere with the fusion of the Divine Corpse and the Divine heart, as precious as the Divine Organ was, he wanted to see what the Divine Corpse would become in the end.

    Seeing this, an idea struck Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan took out the Chi Yue Spear. He wanted to try placing the life-filled green Spiritual Pearl next to the Spiritual Pearl on the Chi Yue Spear to see if any reaction would occur.

    Since that Divine Corpse and Divine Organ could merge, perhaps these Spiritual Pearls could also merge.

    "Buzz¡ª"

    However, to Qinchuan''s disappointment, when he placed the Spiritual Pearl next to the Chi Yue Spear, not only did they fail to merge, but they also seemed to sense each other''s presence and emitted a buzzing sound. They actually repelled each other.

    Qinchuan had no choice but to keep them both.

    After Qinchuan left the secret room, Yu Qilin and Yu Hudie had already been waiting in the Qin Residence for quite a long time.

    "Young Master Qin, news of the remaining six great secrets has been reported back."

    The day Qinchuan and Yu Hudie had parted ways, Qinchuan had instructed Yu Hudie to inquire about the Life Spring Realm secret and the Immortal Platform secret, and the remaining six secrets.

    Now that Qinchuan had just returned, the two of them came to report.

    "How''s the situation?"

    "The Life Spring Realm and Immortal Platform secrets are in the Nanchi Continent. According to the news, the day the Spiritual Treasure appeared in the world, a Bronze Cauldron emerged in the Life Spring Realm secret. Many Cultivators took bold actions within the secret, with numerous Cultivators fighting over the Bronze Cauldron.

    Innumerable Cultivators from the Life Spring Realm fought over it from inside the secret outward, attracting the struggle of various powers. In the end, a Fierce Beast in the form of a transformed Suan Ni snatched the Bronze Cauldron away, then tore through the void and headed towards the Divine Realm."

    Both were already aware of the Divine Realm''s interference in the matters of the Divine Wilderness Continent, so the appearance of a transformed Fierce Beast didn''t surprise them too much.

    Qinchuan became grave; the Suan Ni Clan, even in the Divine Realm, was a dominating force. It was not surprising that they had acquired the Spiritual Treasure from within the secret.

    "What about the one in the Immortal Platform secret?" Qinchuan then asked.

    "Inside the Immortal Platform secret, there was originally a boundless ocean. After the Spiritual Treasure appeared, a Bronze Immortal Tower surfaced in the central region of the sea. Countless people stormed into the Immortal Tower, and in the end, only a mysterious woman wielding a Long Bow emerged from the Bronze Tower.

    The Spiritual Treasure inside the Bronze Immortal Tower must have been obtained by her."

 Chapter 561 - 561: Three Years

    "The Valkyrie with the long bow."

    Qinchuan immediately thought of that Valkyrie.

    Subsequently, he concentrated Dao Magic in his hands, and an image of a veiled woman wielding a blue long bow coalesced in the void.

    "Is it this person?"

    Yu Qilin nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed her."

    Qinchuan nodded, thinking to himself that she was mysterious in origin. Although she couldn''t defeat him, with the seal in place, she was undoubtedly invincible in the Life Spring Realm.

    "What about the other secret realms?" Qinchuan continued to inquire.

    "On the Western Gourd Continent, the Myriad Manifestation Secret Realm and the Great Saint Secret Realm''s Spiritual Treasures were respectively obtained by a creature covered in red fur and a mysterious person in a black robe,"

    Yu Hudie replied, "After obtaining the Spiritual Treasures from the secret realms, they broke through the void and left, also from the Divine Realm."

    The mysterious person in the black robe must be affiliated with the same organization as the Netherworld Saintess and the black-robed person Qinchuan encountered on Divine Demon Island.

    As for the creature covered in red fur, Qinchuan couldn''t determine its identity for the moment.

    "What exactly did the creature covered in red fur look like?" Qinchuan asked carefully.

    "That, we do not know."

    Yu Hudie shook her head, "Western Gourd Continent is the farthest from Dongju Continent. Currently, only messages from Spirit Butterflies have come back; no cultivators have reported back. The messages from the Spirit Butterflies mention only the red fur. As for its true appearance, it remains unknown."

    Qinchuan did not probe further. There had been enough strange occurrences in the past hundred thousand years; one more red-furred creature didn''t make much difference. He continued to ask, "What about Northern Cold Continent?"

    "The Spiritual Treasure of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm in Northern Cold Continent has been taken, but no one knows by whom,"

    Yu Qilin shook his head as he spoke.

    "Northern Cold Continent lies at the very northern edge of the continent, perennially shrouded in ice and snow, scarce in spiritual energy and lacking opportunities for fortune; within a radius of a million miles, it is devoid of human habitation. Only after many cultivators from the three continents sensed the presence of a Spiritual Treasure in the secret realm did they rush to Northern Cold Continent.

    However, by the time cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm arrived, the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm had already completely collapsed into ruins, and it was unknown who had taken the Spiritual Treasure."

    Yu Qilin paused and then continued, "As for the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb, that place is a land of death. Numerous cultivators have entered, but so far, none have come out. It is said that the jade tokens of the souls of most of the Supreme Saint Experts who entered have shattered. It seems that the Spiritual Treasure within the secret realm has not yet been taken by anyone."

    "Understood. Keep gathering information on the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm and the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb. Inform me immediately once you have any news,"

    Qinchuan instructed with a frown, his voice mild. As he was speaking, he seemed to recall something and added, "That''s right, Qilin, make a personal visit to Nanchi Continent. Carry this young master''s token, and go to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land to construct a Teleportation Array."

    As he spoke, Qinchuan pointed with his finger, and the method for constructing the Teleportation Array was transferred into Yu Qilin''s Divine Sense. The method for constructing the Central Teleportation Formation had always been controlled by the Divine Court. Jiang Yan must also have obtained support from the Divine Court by some means; only then might he have established the Central Teleportation Formation in Great Yan Ancient Kingdom.

    However, Qinchuan was clear on the methods for constructing ordinary Teleportation Arrays.

    In the end, he tossed a storage ring to Yu Qilin.

    The storage ring contained key crystal stone materials for constructing a Teleportation Array, all of which Qinchuan had scavenged from the storage spaces of Jiang Yan and others after slaying them.

    "Yes," Yu Qilin responded.

    "At the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, be discreet when constructing the Teleportation Array. With many Divine Realm experts descending to the Lower Realm, the situation in Nanchi Continent may be even more complicated,"

    Qinchuan commanded indifferently, then shifted the conversation, "Also, while you''re in Nanchi Continent, use your spare time to find out which power the Valkyrie with the long bow is associated with. Remember, do not engage her directly."

    Initially, after a great battle with the Valkyrie, although she was defeated, she did not return directly to the Divine Realm but instead went back to Nanchi Continent.

    There''s a common saying that no two leaves are exactly the same in this world, but now this woman looks exactly like Luo Ling''er, which must hide a great secret behind it.

    Qinchuan was eager to know the secret behind the female warrior, because it involved Luo Ling''er, and perhaps, like Mo Wentian, it was related to the Immortal Burial Site.

    But for now, Qinchuan had no plans to go to Nanchi Continent immediately, so he decided to have Yu Qilin gather some information first.

    "Young master, what would you like Little Yu to do?" Yu Hudie asked at this time.

    "For now, go help Li Zhi and take down the entire Dongju Continent. The fall of the emperors from the three ancient kingdoms will soon be known, and at that time, the whole of Dongju Continent will be in turmoil. It''s better for Tianyuan to unify Dongju Continent as early as possible."

    "Understood."

    The two of them took their leave in response.

    Li Zhi had indeed been very busy lately.

    When his ancestor Li Kaitian returned to Tianqing City, he had already started preparing to attack the three ancient kingdoms. With constant reports of battle coming in, he was so occupied that he didn''t have time to meet Qinchuan when he learned that Qinchuan had returned to Tianqing City.

    Qinchuan wasn''t idle either; in the days that followed, he began to seclude himself, hiding in a secret room, deeply engrossed in cultivation.

    Although only a very few people knew that he had obtained the Spiritual Treasure from the bronze stone coffin in the Dao Palace secret realm, he couldn''t keep it a secret for long, and the news that he had acquired the Spiritual Treasure from the Dao Palace secret realm would soon spread.

    In addition to the Spiritual Treasure he had obtained from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb,

    Qinchuan alone held two Spiritual Pearls in his hands.

    The name Qinchuan would soon attract the attention of many forces in the Divine Realm.

    The old ones above the Divine Realm, whether due to the vendetta of the Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and others, or the struggle for the Spiritual Pearls, would inevitably descend upon Dongju Continent once more.

    ...

    Above the Divine Realm, in the south of the sky, Jiang Family.

    "Reporting to the family, the matters of the Lower Realm have been thoroughly investigated!"

    A young man rushed to the family head''s hall in a frantic haste, and loudly called out.

    "What happened, who killed my son!" The middle-aged man asked, his voice rising in anger, impatient to know.

    "Reporting to the family, according to the message from Qinghui Holy Maiden in the Lower Realm, during the battle at Divine Demon Island, the final survivor was a cultivator named Qinchuan." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qinchuan? From Tianyuan County''s Qin Family?" The middle-aged man''s eyes darkened, his expression ice-cold, glinting with terrifying killing intent.

    "The disciple has investigated, and he is not from the Qin family. According to Qinghui Holy Maiden, this Qinchuan seems to have descended to the Lower Realm to live in seclusion tens of thousands of years ago, and for the time being, the disciple has not discovered his true identity," the disciple answered.

    "By the way, according to Qinghui Holy Maiden, this Qinchuan has already obtained two Spiritual Pearls from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and the Dao Palace Secret Realm."

    The middle-aged man''s expression fluctuated with dark intensity, a fierce light flickering in his eyes.

    "Good, very good! Qinchuan, you dare to kill my son, I will definitely make you pay with blood!"

    "It''s a pity that our family''s Supreme Treasure has just been activated recently, and it will take another three years before the passage between heaven and earth can be opened again to descend upon the Divine Wilderness Continent."

    The middle-aged man murmured to himself, filled with resentment and venom.

    There is a powerful barrier between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Divine Realm, not just anyone can easily descend to the Lower Realm. One must either have sufficient strength or use a powerful Magical Treasure to break the barrier and forcefully send people to the Lower Realm.

    "Three years from now, Qinchuan, I will personally take your life!"

 Chapter 562 - 562 Dragon Transformation Realm

    Fu Yuan, Fu Zhan, Wei Yu, and Dongfang Nian along with a host of Great Emperors had all fallen in battle; even several Quasi-Emperors from the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom had perished. This news spread like a tornado across the entire Dongju Continent.

    The foundation of a nation is its Great Emperor.

    While Great Emperors do not directly participate in battlefield offensives, they are the unwavering support for the front lines.

    The troops from Jiuxiang and Great Yan, along with the tripartite forces originally engaged in a standoff, ceased hostility upon learning of the death of all the Great Emperors. Instead, they formed an alliance to jointly oppose the Tianyuan army.

    All three nations understood that with the fall of their Great Emperors, military morale would inevitably disperse, and countless among their ranks would lose the will to fight. Together, the three nations'' armies numbered in the millions.

    At such a critical moment, the only way to break the stalemate and reconsolidate the military morale of the three nations was to first defeat Tianyuan Nation. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    They all knew with a Great Emperor safeguarding Tianyuan Nation, even their collective millions of troops could not annihilate it, but their objective was merely to deplete Tianyuan''s military strength so that it had no fresh forces to launch an offensive against the three nations.

    Though a Great Emperor is powerful, subjugating a nation is not as simple as capturing a city or region¡ªthe majority of such tasks still require subordinates to manage and govern.

    This was also the last resort the three nations had for breaking the deadlock.

    During this time, Qinchuan had been in quiet cultivation at the Qin Residence, not paying too much attention to the changes on the battlefield.

    He had already slain all of the three nations'' Great Emperors and Divine Envoys. If Tianyuan Nation still could not unify Dongju Continent, it only meant that Li Zhi was not worth supporting.

    Li Zhi did indeed have the capability to govern a nation. In the army, he reassigned his younger brother Li Shu, who had led a revolt, and Great General Chen Bei.

    Rather than engaging directly with the armies amassed by the three nations, Chen Bei led three hundred saints, two Supreme Saints, and five hundred thousand troops to defend Hanshan Pass, blocking the millions from the three nations'' armies east of Hanshan.

    No matter how the other side insulted or provoked, Chen Bei and his men refused to engage in combat. Even when Supreme Saints from the opposing side joined forces in a fierce onslaught, Tianyuan''s defending saints and Supreme Saints, relying on the city''s military formation, would not enter battle.

    Meanwhile, Li Shu led his troops westward, heading straight for the capital of Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom.

    When the defenders of Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom learned that their two Great Emperors had fallen, they became panic-stricken. Upon seeing the approaching mighty army, the city''s three Great Saints immediately opened the gates and deactivated the Defensive Grand Formation.

    Thus, before Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom could react, Li Shu had already suppressed the entire Taiyuan Royal Family.

    Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom was eradicated as easily as one might trample dry weeds.

    The fall of Taiyuan Ancient Kingdom was swiftly spread throughout the entire Dongju Continent, and, within a few short days, it reached the millions of troops laying siege to Hanshan City. The million-strong army of Taiyuan instantly dispersed, losing all will to fight.

    Seeing Taiyuan''s army collapsing on the spot, the already demoralized millions from Jiuxiang and Great Yan also fled in disarray.

    Out of the million-strong army, only tens of thousands remained.

    Seeing this from Hanshan City, the commander, Chen Bei, led his entire army out in a swift move that dissolved the already discouraged tens of thousands, including saints and Supreme Saints who offered little resistance and fled into the distance.

    With this turn of events, Tianyuan Nation''s victory was secured, and it was only a matter of time before they controlled the entire Dongju Continent.

    Since Qinchuan knew that the Spiritual Treasures within these remaining secret realms had been taken, he had no plans to return to realms like the Life Spring or the Myriad Manifestation.

    Seasons changed, flowers bloomed, and withered; two years passed.

    During these years, Tianyuan Nation swept across Dongju Continent with an invincible force.

    Jiuxiang and Great Yan, both ancient kingdoms, had been utterly annihilated.

    Over the past two years, Qinchuan didn''t intentionally suppress his realm cultivation. His progress soared dramatically, and in just two short years, he broke through the peak of the Life Spring Realm, the Myriad Manifestation Realm, and the Immortal Platform Realm, and has now reached the early stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    With Qinchuan''s guidance, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, along with their deep refining of the Divine Fragment from the nine-tailed fox, also greatly increased their cultivation levels. They were in no way inferior to Qinchuan''s training speed. In two years, both of them had broken through from the Dao Palace Realm to the peak of the Immortal Platform Realm cultivation, leaving only a small realm difference between them and Qinchuan.

    In addition, Qinchuan also set up a dojo outside the Imperial Palace in his spare time, teaching the great Dao.

    With the teachings of Qinchuan''s Dao, combined with the Heavenly Treasures Materials that Qinchuan brought out from the many Divine Envoys and the black-robed figures, the Treasure Pavilion of the Tianyuan Nation was replenished. Two venerable quasi-emperors of the Tianyuan Royal Family also successfully broke through to the Great Emperor Realm within that year.

    Qinchuan''s status within the Tianyuan Royal Family also rose increasingly higher.

    After a year, when the Tianyuan Nation unified the Dongju Continent,

    Li Zhi constructed a massive statue of Qinchuan outside the Imperial Palace''s Grand Hall, venerating him as the Eternal National Teacher, forever admired by all.

    Suddenly, Qinchuan''s reputation surged, resounding throughout the entire Dongju Continent.

    Even Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er''s status rose with the tide. Nowadays, walking on the street, they no longer encountered the foolishly bold who dared to provoke them.

    Ye Xuanji also sighed for a while; he was one of the earliest to follow Qinchuan. He watched as Qinchuan grew from a disciple of the Congyun Sect to a venerated existence throughout the entire Tianyuan Nation.

    The speed of Qinchuan''s rise had far exceeded his expectations.

    Even for himself, although the Tianyuan Royal Family had once recruited him, it was with a nonchalant attitude.

    Now, because he followed Qinchuan, even the Supreme Saint Experts of the royal family addressed him respectfully as Senior Brother Xuan Ji when they saw him.

    By this time, the Teleportation Arrays of the Thousand Fox Mountain and the Burning Heaven Sect were also completely constructed.

    Besides that, Qinchuan sent people to build a Teleportation Array each in the cities of Flying Swallow City, Taiyuan City and the capital of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country.

    With this development, Tianqing City truly became the central city of the entire Dongju Continent, controlling the continent.

    However, Qinchuan had previously sent Yu Qilin to the Nanchi Continent and had yet to receive any news back.

    Even though the Dongju Continent and the Nanchi Continent are far apart and Yu Qilin would need several months to cross the ocean, two years had passed. According to Qinchuan''s estimation, Yu Qilin should have already secured a foothold in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and succeeded in building a Teleportation Array.

    The long absence of news was indeed strange.

    He had proactively sent out a spiritual butterfly to inquire about the situation in the Nanchi Continent.

    However, that spiritual butterfly also went without return.

    "It seems it''s time for me to take a trip to the Nanchi Continent."

    Unable to wait for news from Yu Qilin, Qinchuan murmured one day.

    Now, his cultivation had reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, and he had already started to prepare for awakening his next Innate Organ¡ªthe Innate Viscera.

    The key material for awakening the Innate Viscera was stored in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Originally, he planned to quietly cultivate and break through his cultivation levels while waiting for Yu Qilin to complete the Teleportation Array, so he could directly travel through it.

    But with two years gone and no feedback from Yu Qilin or the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he had no choice but to make the journey himself.

    And on this day, a spiritual butterfly suddenly flew into Qin Residence.

 Chapter 563 - 563: The Disappearance of Divine Severing Cliff

    ```

    "What? A mysterious altar has appeared in the Refining Spirit Valley of the Burning Heaven Sect?"

    Qinchuan felt somewhat puzzled.

    When he had left the Burning Heaven Sect, he had repeatedly instructed Chi Shan and the others to strictly guard the entrance to the Divine Severing Cliff in the Refining Spirit Valley and to prevent others from sneaking in again.

    With Qinchuan''s personal orders, Chi Shan and the others would definitely not be the least bit negligent and were bound to be highly vigilant in guarding the entrance to the Refining Spirit Valley.

    Although Chi Hai was temporarily residing in Tianqing City, Chi Shan, Chi Ren, and others were still with the Burning Heaven Sect. Someone had been able to infiltrate the Refining Spirit Valley under the noses of Chi Ren and a host of Supreme Saint Experts and even build an altar, which obviously meant the intruder had a significant background.

    However, Qinchuan then remembered the stele inscribed with mysterious runes in the heart of the Heavenly Demon Forest, where a mysterious altar had also been established.

    Without hesitation, Qinchuan went directly to the central Teleportation Formation of Tianqing City.

    "Young Master Qin, where would you like to go?"

    The Supreme Saint Expert guarding the central Teleportation Formation had long recognized Qinchuan and asked with great respect.

    "To the Burning Heaven Sect."

    "Yes."

    The Supreme Saint Expert operated Dao Magic, and a magnificent burst of radiant light illuminated the great Teleportation Array.

    The Burning Heaven Sect''s dojo.

    A crystal-clear and dazzling Teleportation Array had sprung up out of nowhere a year before, signifying the direct connection between the Burning Heaven Sect and Tianqing City.

    The Burning Heaven Sect had already garnered much attention due to Chi Hai''s achievement as a Great Emperor, and with the addition of the Teleportation Array, a continuous stream of cultivators came to the Burning Heaven Sect, wishing to join.

    Originally, the Burning Heaven Sect had been greatly weakened by a major battle, but now, taking advantage of the situation, they recruited quite a few new disciples.

    One day, a glint of crystal-like divine light flashed across the Teleportation Array in the Burning Heaven Sect''s dojo, and a figure appeared.

    "Who is that?"

    Although the Teleportation Array was completed, the cost of a single transmission was not a small number of Crystal Stones; it took a whole fifty Crystal Stones per use. For most of the outer disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, the twenty Mysterious Crystals allotted each month for cultivation were already limited, so using fifty to teleport was considered extremely extravagant.

    Therefore, every time this Teleportation Array flickered, it would attract the attention of some of the disciples.

    "It looks like a strong practitioner from the Dragon Transformation Realm!"

    A disciple protector discerned Qinchuan''s realm.

    "Elder! You have returned!"

    The one guarding the Teleportation Array was none other than Lin Qingtian, an elder of the Burning Heaven Sect.

    Initially, Lin Qingtian had a feud with Qinchuan and was very unconvinced with Qinchuan taking the position of Elder of the Fiery Sky Lineage.

    However, during the siege of the Burning Heaven Sect by the forces of the Jiuxiang Ancient Country, Lin Qingtian stood with the Fiery Sky Lineage and witnessed the terrifying might of Qinchuan.

    Today, Qinchuan was only in the Immortal Platform Realm, but Lin Qingtian knew that just a few years ago, Qinchuan was only in the Meridian Opening Realm and had already managed to kill Quasi-Emperor powerhouses with his skills at that time.

    Moreover, he had vaguely heard rumors that the Great Emperors of the Three Kingdoms, including Taiyuan, were eliminated by the hand of the Elder himself.

    Now, he had also learned that Qinchuan was revered as the Eternal National Teacher throughout the entire Tianyuan Nation¡ªa status that he could not hope to match.

    Lin Qingtian appeared from the shadows, respectfully paying his respects, causing many disciples in the distance to exclaim in surprise. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "My God, who is this Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator that casually accepts such a grand gesture of respect from the Sixth Elder?"

    Many of the newer disciples still did not recognize Qinchuan.

    ```

    "Hush, that''s not just anyone; that''s the venerated Elder from our Fiery Sky Lineage!"

    Jiang Yan had also shot down from the peak, arriving at the practice field, speaking softly from a distance.

    Because of Qinchuan, he had been taken in as a direct disciple by Sect Leader Chi Shan, completely rewriting his life. He held immense respect for Qinchuan.

    "What, Senior Brother Jiang Yan, are you saying that person is our Fiery Sky Lineage''s Elder?"

    "How could an Elder of our Fiery Sky Lineage be a cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Realm?"

    A newly initiated disciple asked in surprise.

    "Hmph, don''t underestimate the Elder. If I were to tell you his name, you would surely be startled," Jiang Yan said coolly.

    "What is the Elder''s name?" the disciple continued to inquire.

    "Spend fifty mysterious crystals to activate the teleportation array and take a trip to Tianqing City. Just ask any passerby about the name of the golden colossal statue standing in the center of Tianqing City, and you''ll know!" Jiang Yan told him.

    "What do you mean?" The disciple didn''t grasp it immediately.

    On the other hand, another disciple nearby, quick-witted, covered his mouth and exclaimed, "Senior Brother Jiang Yan, are you saying that this powerhouse from the Dragon Transformation Realm, our venerated Elder, is none other than the present Tianyuan Nation''s eternal National Master¡ªLord Qinchuan?"

    "Not too slow on the uptake!" Jiang Yan glanced at the disciple, stood tall and proud, and said, "Remember, although the Elder is now the Tianyuan Nation''s eternal National Master, he first and foremost belongs to our Fiery Sky Lineage as an Elder. Your status in the future shouldn''t be too far behind that of the Imperial Family''s disciples."

    Even though Jiang Yan had a pure heart, deep inside he couldn''t help but feel a profound sense of pride.

    His words also stirred excitement among the disciples of the Burning Heaven Sect, each thinking to themselves, "It seems that joining the Burning Heaven Sect was indeed a wise decision."

    As everyone marveled and envied, Qinchuan had already reached the entrance to Refining Spirit Valley.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    Chi Shan, Chi Ren, and others had long been waiting at the entrance to Refining Spirit Valley.

    "What''s the matter?" Qinchuan asked.

    "There has been a slight anomaly within the Divine Valley that requires Young Master Qin to personally investigate to understand," said Chi Shan while opening the passageway to the valley.

    Without saying anything further, Qinchuan''s figure flickered and he flashed into the passageway.

    Qinchuan and the likes of Chi Shan followed the passageway into the valley, where Qinchuan noticed that the place had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.

    Originally...

    The Divine Valley was home to countless Divine Soul Fragments, and the entire valley was previously a dense forest. But now, this region had turned into a bare expanse, and the terrain had shifted.

    Despite the changes in terrain, following the route in his memory, Qinchuan arrived at Divine Severing Cliff once more, only to be stunned.

    "The Divine Severing Cliff is gone?!"

    Indeed, it had vanished¡ªthe Divine Severing Cliff that had stood tall in the Divine Valley for countless eras was now a void, utterly missing.

    And in the spot where the Divine Severing Cliff had disappeared, there stood a newly-built altar made of five-colored Divine Stones, emanating a faint light.

    The altar bore fresh marks, and the colors of the Divine Stones shone vividly, indicating that the altar had been constructed not long ago.

    And before the altar, there was also a green stele inscribed with those mysterious runes.

    As expected...

    Just as Qinchuan had thought, this altar and the one in the Heavenly Demon Forest were identical in layout, style, and stele¡ªthey were undoubtedly the work of the same hands.

 Chapter 564 - 564: Mount Mover Sect

    "Appear!"

    Qinchuan formed a spell with his hands.

    A brilliant light burst forth from his Innate Pupils.

    Chi Shan and the others saw a mysterious aura rising around him, making everything gradually appear illusory and transparent, while the scene before their eyes kept flowing backward.

    "Is this, the art of time reversal?!"

    Chi Shan and the others realized that after cultivating to a certain Realm, it was possible to use supreme methods to recreate past scenes in specific environments.

    As time flowed backward, everyone stood outside the river of time.

    With time reversing, the landscape within the river of time rapidly changed, and Refining Spirit Valley returned to its lush state of days past.

    "It''s them!"

    Through the river of time, Qinchuan saw five people in white robes, wearing silver masks on their faces.

    On these silver masks, there were five crystal stones of different colors embedded.

    After arranging the altar meticulously, the five people knelt and kowtowed below it, performing three grand salutations, performing some ancient rituals from Ancient Times.

    Immediately after, the five individuals took positions around the altar, all in a pentagonal configuration, chanting spells from their mouths.

    Lights from the spiritual stones on the masks of the five robed figures wearing silver masks burst forth, dazzling and brilliant divine light.

    The five beams of divine light were red, yellow, green, purple, and gold.

    The Five-Colored Divine Light soared into the sky, merging in the air into a divine pillar.

    The terrifying Divine Pillar dissipated the clouds and Great Dao Rune Patterns of this world, with the five-colored divine light coalescing in the void into an immense heavenly net.

    The next moment, under Qinchuan''s astonished and puzzled gaze, the heavenly net formed by the Five-Colored Divine Light unfurled, covering the grand Divine Severing Cliff.

    The heavenly net was vast and boundless, and its terrifying and dreadful aura permeated through the river of time, allowing Qinchuan and the others to feel the fearsome energy within the net.

    Chi Shan and the others gasped for air, even separated by countless ages; the terrifying energy that pierced through instilled a sense of fear and horror in their hearts, akin to an ant glimpsing the vast sky, a shock of terror.

    Under the envelopment of the heavenly net, the profoundly mysterious Divine Severing Cliff began to diminish in size until it was completely covered by the heavenly net and taken into it.

    "It was actually taken away?!" Qinchuan''s mind stirred. If it were an ordinary mountain range in the Divine Realm, he could do the same, but this was the Divine Severing Cliff, with some mysterious presence on the cliff top that had been preventing cultivators from reaching the summit for millions of years.

    Either these mysterious figures had suppressed that mysterious force or used some other method to take away Divine Severing Cliff.

    Qinchuan''s mind trembled, causing a slight ripple on the river of time.

    At that moment, the white-robed figure wearing the silver mask set with a golden crystal stone seemed to suddenly realize something, as a burst of violent divine power emanated from his body.

    The aura transformed into Sword Qi, slashing directly towards Qinchuan and the rest.

    The next instant, everyone felt a blurring of their vision, and the world returned to normal as the river of time disappeared.

    The opponent had discovered Qinchuan''s observation through the river of time and had directly severed the connection, preventing Qinchuan from spying any further.

    However, Qinchuan had already learned what he needed to know.

    The Divine Severing Cliff had been taken away by those individuals.

    "Who are these people? To actually move such a majestic mountain cliff," Chi Shan and the others, witnessing this scene, were also highly curious, not understanding why the others would want to move such a mountain cliff.

    ```

    "I don''t know," Qinchuan shook his head.

    However, after witnessing the methods of these people, Qinchuan suddenly recalled an organization from the Upper Realm¡ªthe Mount Mover Sect.

    The lineage of Mount Mover is situated in the Divine Realm, far to the south of heaven.

    At the utmost southern end of this southern region, there are two Divine Mountains, known as God Suppressing Mountain and Nine Star Mountain.

    The mountains are not only bare of life but also tower into the clouds, blocking the spiritual energy from entering within, making it extremely difficult for cultivators to practice in these mountains.

    Yet, within these two mountains, a sect called the Mount Mover Sect was born, which has practiced between these mountains for generations.

    Despite the scarcity of spiritual energy and resources, the Mount Mover Sect did not choose to leave but has been working hard to cultivate from ancient times, dedicated to moving mountains, trying to break the blockade of the two great mountains, God Suppressing Mountain and Nine Star Mountain...

    Qinchuan once had a connection with an elder ancestor of the Mount Mover Sect and had some understanding of their ways.

    Immediately, his Innate Pupils spun wildly, and a mysterious glow overflowed from his golden pupils as he looked towards those five-colored altars.

    However, he was disappointed¡ªthere was no trace of the Mount Mover Sect''s aura in these altars.

    These people were not from the Mount Mover Sect.

    After wandering around Refining Spirit Valley for most of the day, Qinchuan finally confirmed that the Divine Severing Cliff had been taken by these mysterious people in silver masks.

    In the end, he exerted his Supreme Divine Power to completely destroy the five-colored altars and the stele inscribed with mysterious runes, and then he left.

    Nowadays, with a formation connecting Burning Heaven Sect and Tianqing City, travel between them has become extremely convenient.

    After Qinchuan came out of the Refining Spirit Valley, he did not stay long with the Burning Heaven Sect, and went directly back to Tianqing City.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, Xuan Ji, prepare yourselves¡ªwe''re going to Nanchi Continent," Qinchuan announced upon returning to the Qin Residence as the day was drawing to a close, finding Ji Huo''er and the other two coincidentally at home.

    "Wow, big brother, are we finally going out? Huo''er has been so bored these last two years she feels like she''s grown roots," Ji Huo''er exclaimed eagerly, jumping for joy.

    She wasn''t the type to stay idle, always causing mischief.

    In Tianqing City, because of her noble status, no disciples dared to play with her.

    Bored, she could only cause trouble for the nearby Sect Families; today she would steal precious medicines from the treasury of the Dongfang Family, tomorrow she''d sneak into the Hidden Sword Pavilion of the Immortal Sword Sect to filch spiritual artifacts and magical treasures, and the day after, when at a loose end, she''d sneak into Bazhen Pavilion to whisk away the eight precious chickens.

    Everyone in Tianqing City knew this little rascal followed the national adviser¡ªthough they were unaware of the relationship, they knew she was someone they couldn''t afford to mess with.

    These smaller sects were angry but dared not speak out; they separated their treasured items and turned a blind eye even when they knew Ji Huo''er was stealing.

    Fortunately, she knew moderation; finding the sects unwilling to chase her, she became bored and would return the stolen items unchanged.

    "Um, we leave tomorrow."

    Qinchuan said with a smile.

    Qinchuan was about to depart without telling anyone; even Li Zhi, Yu Hudie, and elders like Chi Hai from Burning Heaven didn''t know.

    The next morning, Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Xuanji left the city.

    Once out of the city, the four of them first traveled through a Teleportation Formation to reach the capital of Jiuxiang Ancient Country.

    Jiuxiang Ancient Country is located at the southernmost tip of Dongju Continent and is the nearest place to embark on a southern voyage.

    Since the capital of Jiuxiang Ancient Country had only recently been conquered, remnants of its former power often stirred up trouble, and the city remained in a state of martial law. It was deadly silent in the early morning, with no human figures in sight.

    ```

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 Chapter 565 - 565: Black Market

    Qinchuan and the three others did not stop at the capital of Jiuxiang Ancient Country but directly fled towards the south.

    All along the way, Ye Xuanji stood on a Taiji Moon Wheel beneath his feet, as swift as the wind and as fast as lightning.

    This was a Supreme Dao Artifact, which Qinchuan had obtained from Emperor Wei Yu''s storage space, and it was quite suitable for Ye Xuanji.

    After the battle between Jiang Yan and the mysterious figure in the black robe, Qinchuan actually had many divine artifacts in his hands. However, apart from Mei Qian''er, Chi Hai, Li Kaitian, and other emperors, Qinchuan had not bestowed them to anyone else.

    On one hand, only after achieving the status of an emperor could one fully unleash the power of a divine artifact. On the other hand, divine artifacts were too heaven-defying in the Lower Realm. Even Jiang Yan and others, after descending to the Lower Realm, did not dare to act rashly with them. If the divine artifacts were to flood the realm recklessly, they might trigger unforeseen consequences.

    Ye Xuanji had already reached the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, and with the Supreme Dao Artifact bestowed by Qinchuan, his speed in traversing the empty sky was very fast.

    It took the four of them only ten days to travel from the capital of Jiuxiang Ancient Country to a coastal city on its southern border.

    The distance from Tianyuan Nation to the southernmost part of Jiuxiang Ancient Country was an unknown tens of thousands of miles. If an ordinary cultivator wanted to cross it, it would take at least a year.

    Now, thanks to the Teleportation Array and Ye Xuanji''s speed, they had arrived at this place in just ten days.

    This city, built by the sea, was called Redview City.

    Because it was far away from the capital of Jiuxiang Ancient Country, although it was previously officially under Jiuxiang Ancient Country''s control, in reality, it was controlled by a sect called Nine Sand Sect.

    Therefore, even when Jiuxiang Ancient Country fell, Redview City did not change much and the city remained bustling as always.

    As Qinchuan entered the city and saw the crowd that was shoulder to shoulder, he couldn''t help but sigh, "I really have slept for too long in this life."

    The architecture within Redview City had completely changed, and the building that once stood in the center of the city had completely disappeared.

    Qinchuan understood that Redview City bordered the South Sea, and the sea beasts in the South Sea were not like the fierce beasts from the endless domains east of Dongju Continent.

    The Sea Clan and fierce beasts here would often come ashore to create havoc and hunt the Human Race. In his previous life, Qinchuan had witnessed this city suffer serious destruction twice within a mere tens of thousands of years.

    Seeing that there was no trace of the past,

    Qinchuan caught a cultivator at the roadside and asked, "Fellow Daoist, do you know where the Sea Divine Pavilion is now?"

    "You are looking for the Sea Divine Pavilion?"

    That cultivator looked at Qinchuan with a strange expression in his eyes.

    "Since you know the name of the Sea Divine Pavilion, don''t you know that the Sea Divine Pavilion no longer exists?"

    "Gone?" Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and asked with a frown, "If the Sea Divine Pavilion is gone, then how do you cross the ocean now?"

    "Cross the ocean? Now that the Sea Clan has gained power, who still has the will to cross the ocean?" the cultivator shrugged. "The Sea Divine Pavilion was exterminated by the sea beasts."

    Upon mentioning this, the cultivator suddenly remembered something, "Right, if you have enough Mysterious Crystals, you might try your luck in the black market to find someone called Liu Wan. He has a way to travel by sea."

    "However, if you want Liu Wan to take you across the sea, you will need to prepare quite a bit more Mysterious Crystals."

    Saying this, the cultivator shook his head and walked away.

    "Black market!" Qinchuan nodded and continued on his way.

    "Big Brother, what is the Sea Divine Pavilion for?"

    Ji Huo''er and the others, who lived inland and had never seen the sea until their last trip with Qinchuan to Divine Demon Island, asked curiously.

    Ye Xuanji had also never heard of the name Sea Divine Pavilion and looked curiously at Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan walked while explaining.

    Originally,

    on the Divine Wilderness Continent, the distances between the Four Great Continents were incredibly vast, and the entire sea domain teemed with dangers. Ordinary cultivators could hardly traverse the vast ocean and set foot on another continent.

    Only after breaking through as a Great Emperor, tearing apart space, could one traverse the vast oceans safely. Even for a Great Emperor, crossing the ocean from Dongju Continent to Nanchi Continent took at least a month.

    The Sea Divine Pavilion came into existence due to this need. They wielded a Space Artifact called the Crossing Boat, which moved with great velocity on the sea. Although it wasn''t as fast as a Great Emperor tearing through the void, it enabled cultivators to travel from one end of the ocean to the other.

    However, Qinchuan had not expected that the Sea Divine Pavilion would be destroyed just like that.

    With their presence concealed, the four of them took several turns through the city''s streets and alleys. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    A shabby street appeared before them.

    Although Qinchuan had heard of this black market before, he had never visited it.

    "Hey, young brother, I see your aura is extraordinary, and your bearing is noble. Surely, you''re a dragon amongst men. I have an ancient Magic Artifact that I''m sure would suit you well," an old man with short whiskers and white hair insisted as he tugged at Qinchuan, peddling a longsword that seemed to have not a hint of Qi.

    Even though Qinchuan and his companions had hidden their aura, the spiritual energy that emanated from their robes was lingering and extraordinary, setting them apart from the other cultivators in the black market with a completely different temperament.

    As soon as they walked in, the old man with short whiskers and white hair grabbed Qinchuan, promoting the longsword in his hand.

    "How much for this?" Qinchuan glanced at it and asked indifferently.

    "This is a genuine Ancient Method artifact; I won''t ask for too much from you¡ªjust eighty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals."

    "Pfft¡ª"

    It was obviously a mere Mortal Instrument to any discerning eye. Qinchuan was merely inquiring casually, intending to gather information about Liu Wan. When he heard the old man''s asking price, he almost burst out laughing.

    Purple Mysterious Crystals were extremely rare, with one Purple Mysterious Crystal being equivalent to ten thousand Mysterious Crystals; thus, eighty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals equaled eight hundred million Mysterious Crystals.

    "Hmm, old man, your heart isn''t black at all, asking for eight hundred million Mysterious Crystals for a Mortal Instrument as if they were blown in by the wind," Qinchuan chided sarcastically.

    "Excuse me."

    Qinchuan left without looking back.

    "Ah, young brother, this is a true ancient Magic Artifact, but it''s been submerged under the sea for too long, and the mana and aura have faded away."

    "Hey, don''t go, the price is negotiable. I see you as someone with destiny; I''ll take a loss. I won''t ask for eighty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals, just eighty thousand Mysterious Crystals is fine."

    "Hey, don''t go, it''s really only eighty thousand Mysterious Crystals!"

    "Sigh, another one who doesn''t recognize real treasure."

    No more than a few steps away, Qinchuan was approached by another old man with a sly look and rat-like eyes.

    "Young brother, are you interested in Divine Artifacts?" the sly-looking old man whispered.

    "Oh? You have a Divine Artifact?" Qinchuan asked with interest and curiosity.

    "Shh!" The sly-looking old man significantly glanced around warily, pulling Qinchuan into a small alley.

    "This Divine Artifact I possess has quite the origin, but unfortunately, it''s not well-suited for me. As you know, a Divine Artifact is what everyone in the world seeks for their entire lives. Even an abundance of Mysterious and Purple Mysterious Crystals can''t exchange for it, so, I only wish to trade for something of equal value. Would the young master be willing to do so?" he proposed.

    "A Divine Artifact is indeed the pursuit of every person in the world, and trading item for item is natural. However, this young master doesn''t have anything on him that could exchange for a Divine Artifact," Qinchuan glanced at the man and responded flatly.

    Though he indeed had several Divine Artifacts on him, he deliberately said otherwise.

 Chapter 566 - 566: The True and False Divine Cauldrons

    "Rest assured, although this item in my hand is a Divine Artifact, it has been dormant for countless years, and its Artifact Spirit is dead. It can no longer exert the Divine Power it was once capable of, so it definitely doesn''t possess the high value of a true Divine Artifact."

    As he spoke, the thief-like old man vigilantly scanned his surroundings with his Divine Sense before quietly taking out a small cauldron from his bosom.

    Qinchuan fixed his gaze upon it and almost couldn''t help but laugh out loud.

    Damn it, isn''t this just the Territory Suppressing Heaven Devouring Cauldron?

    If what''s before me now is the true Territory Suppressing Heaven Devouring Cauldron, then what is inside my Dao Lotus?

    Ling Xian''er and Ye Xuanji, among others, also wore a smirk as they knew well about the Divine Cauldron that Qinchuan had.

    Ji Huo''er took the teasing seriously, exclaiming, "Wow, big brother, this little cauldron looks so familiar!"

    In response to her words, the thief-like old man''s face lit up with joy, seizing the moment, "This young lady has quite the eye. This Divine Cauldron is named the Territory Suppressing Heaven Devouring Divine Cauldron, the Lifebound Weapon of a predecessor called Prison Mountain who lived tens of thousands of years ago. If the young lady finds it familiar, she must have seen it in some ancient book."

    Ji Huo''er, her playful nature blossoming, clapped her hands and said, "That''s right, that''s right! Now I remember, I''ve seen it in the ancient records of the Sect, exactly called the Heaven Devouring Cauldron! Its appearance is simply identical!"

    Then, she changed her tone abruptly, "However, if it''s a Divine Cauldron, how come it doesn''t have any trace of Divine Power? It looks no different from a mundane object."

    "Ah, that''s exactly what I mentioned before," the old man explained, "this little cauldron has been dormant for too long. Its Divine Power has been worn away in the desolate lands, turning it into what you see now."

    "Nonetheless, young master, look at this little cauldron. It''s forged from Supreme Immortal Gold. Even if it has lost its Divine Power, if a powerful expert took action and reforged it with this Immortal Gold, they could certainly forge a notable Magic Artifact."

    Upon saying this, the old man shook his head regretfully, "It''s just a shame that I, as a mere Loose Cultivator, don''t know any powerful Forging Masters, and I also find it difficult to melt down this Divine Artifact. Otherwise, I wouldn''t be looking to barter with it."

    The old man sounded so convincing that his words seemed almost true.

    Qinchuan took a good look and saw that the little cauldron was indeed quite similar; not only did it share the same appearance, but he had also added an Array around the little cauldron.

    This Array fortified the cauldron, making it impervious to the effects of fire and brute force, meaning that even if Qinchuan were to truly inspect the material of the little cauldron, he would find that, just as the old man said, ordinary Divine Fire would not be able to melt it.

    The old man continued, "Therefore, I''m not asking the young master to trade a Divine Artifact for it, if the young master can provide a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact, that would suffice.

    You don''t seem like someone from an ordinary Sect, and if you were to take this Immortal Gold Divine Cauldron and approach a superior Forging Master, it might be possible to forge a Supreme Dao Artifact out of it."

    "Where did you get this little cauldron? How do you know it''s called the Territory Suppressing Heaven Devouring Cauldron?"

    Qinchuan asked indifferently, wanting to know how this fellow came to know about the existence of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    "If I don''t have absolute certainty, and what if what you''re offering is a fake, wouldn''t I be exchanging a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact for a heap of scrap metal?"

    "The young master can be assured that there''s absolutely no mistake with this Divine Cauldron. When I traveled across the Divine Wilderness Continent years ago, I had the fortune to obtain the life experiences of a powerful individual. These experiences are recorded here for the young master to peruse."

    Having said that, the thief-like old man indeed took out a tattered animal skin scroll from within his clothes.

    "Qinchuan took the scroll and swept his Divine Sense over it."

    Indeed, the animal skin contained records of someone known as the Great Emperor of Spirit State from the Divine Wilderness Continent, who, according to his account, had witnessed Prison Mountain engaging in a great battle in the Northern Cold Continent with a supreme expert.

    The aftermath of the battle had injured Spirit State, and upon returning to Dongju Continent, he recorded the event.

    The animal skin scroll even meticulously documented the Divine Artifacts used by both individuals, with the depiction of the Heaven Devouring Cauldron being quite accurate; no wonder this guy was able to create a counterfeit.

    From the records of Spirit State, Qinchuan learned that the one who battled with Prison Mountain that day was a Black-Robed Expert, who Prison Mountain addressed as Yan Mo and wielded an artifact called the Golden Light Secret Liuz Scissors.

    This Spirit State had witnessed the great battle between Prison Mountain and Yan Mo thirty thousand years ago, Qinchuan calculated the time, it was exactly when he had fallen into the cycle of reincarnation.

    "Hmm, it looks exactly the same, a very convincing imitation," he remarked dismissively.

    Qinchuan threw back the animal skin scroll and spoke indifferently.

    With the Ancient Books as proof, a regular cultivator might have indeed been fooled.

    "How is that possible? What imitation? The artifact in my hands is the real deal," the sly-looking old man rebutted in a low voice.

    "You say yours is a real divine artifact, then the one in this young master''s hand is fake?"

    As he spoke, Qinchuan''s hand moved, and a small cauldron shining with brilliant golden light appeared in his palm.

    "Holy shit! Did I run into a fellow scammer?!" The sly-looking old man exclaimed in a hushed tone, "Your little cauldron''s imitation looks even more real, and it even emits light?!"

    Qinchuan didn''t speak but silently let a trace of the Divine Cauldron''s concealed aura leak out.

    He usually kept the Divine Cauldron hidden, its divine power restrained. Now, Qinchuan released a strand of its divine power, which burst forth with tremendous force, pressing down on the sly-looking old man''s head from above.

    The next moment, the old man''s face changed drastically, "What, this... this... this is real..."

    Qinchuan did not bother arguing with him. In the next instant, his figure disappeared, but before leaving, Qinchuan cast a spell that shattered the counterfeit cauldron the man held.

    Only after Qinchuan and his companions had completely vanished did the old man come to his senses. He slapped his own face repeatedly, making sure he wasn''t dreaming. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Holy shit, I''ve actually seen a divine artifact!"

    After wandering around the black market for quite some time, Qinchuan and his companions finally clarified the location where Liu Wan was often seen.

    Following the directions given, Qinchuan took several turns within the black market and finally entered a dark alley.

    Just as they entered the alley, a sly-looking old man appeared before them.

    Qinchuan and the others looked around, making sure there was no one else nearby.

    "It''s you, the big fraudster!" Ji Huo''er said, her gaze filled with caution as she pointed at the sly old character, who was the same one who had just tried to trade divine artifacts with them.

    A look of confusion flashed in the eyes of the sly-looking old man, "If you four are looking for Liu Qian, you''ve got the wrong person, I am not Liu Qian, my name is Liu Wan."

    A sharp gleam shot from Qinchuan''s eyes, focusing on Liu Wan.

    This person indeed was not the one who had intended to swindle them earlier.

    Qinchuan spoke indifferently, "We are not looking for Liu Qian, we are looking for Liu Wan."

    "Hmm? Looking for me? Are you going to sea? You scared me, I thought that Liu Qian had swindled someone and they had come to settle scores with me!"

    Upon hearing that Qinchuan and his companions did not come to settle accounts, Liu Wan secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

    "That''s right, we need to go to Nanchi Continent," Qinchuan stated calmly.

    "To Nanchi Continent!" Liu Wan laughed, revealing two large teeth.

    "The cost of going to Nanchi Continent isn''t low, can you afford it?"

 Chapter 567 - 567: Liu Wan

    "The cost to go to Nanchi Continent isn''t low, can you afford it?"

    Now that it was clear that Qinchuan and his companions weren''t tricked by Liu Qian to settle accounts, the sly old man regained his usual demeanor, grinning to reveal two large teeth.

    However, as he activated his Pupil Skill and assessed everyone''s Cultivation Levels, his smiling face gradually turned cold.

    "Hmm... One in the early stage of Dragon Transformation Realm, two in the late stage of the Immortal Terrace, and one more..."

    Seeing a flicker of surprise in Ye Xuanji''s eyes, Liu Wan said, "Eh, this friend here is... in the intermediate stage of the Great Saint Realm!"

    "A cultivator in the intermediate stage of the Great Saint Realm might barely be able to afford the Mysterious Crystals needed to cross the ocean. You three juniors, go back and save up for two more years before coming back," Liu Wan disdainfully said.

    The smug look on Liu Wan''s face chilled as he inwardly cursed, "Where did these juniors come from? How audacious of them, so young and yet daring to venture out to sea."

    "Just name your price for each person in Mysterious Crystals," Qinchuan interrupted Liu Wan, speaking nonchalantly.

    If there was anything Qinchuan was least short of, it was definitely Mysterious Crystals.

    Whether setting up formations or sitting quietly cultivating on regular days, this all required a large consumption of Mysterious Crystals, so he made sure to carry a good supply on him.

    After conquering the three ancient kingdoms within Tianyuan Nation, a steady stream of Mysterious Crystals and Purple Mysterious Crystals was transported to Tianqing City.

    At least one percent of these Mysterious Crystals entered into Qinchuan''s Dao Lotus, a great portion of which were Purple Mysterious Crystals.

    Don''t underestimate just one percent; this was the heritage of the three ancient kingdoms over tens of thousands of years, piled up in the space of Qinchuan''s Dao Lotus, so much that he couldn''t even count how many Purple Mysterious Crystals there were.

    Liu Wan glanced at Qinchuan and his group, then upon seeing Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er standing behind Qinchuan and his friend, a sly smile crept across his face.

    "Actually, it''s not much; just ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals per person will suffice."

    Contempt was evident on his face as he obviously thought that Qinchuan was bluffing. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Inwardly, he scoffed, "Which Immortal second-generation is this, thinking a few Purple Mysterious Crystals let them do whatever they want?"

    "What, ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals? That would be a hundred million Mysterious Crystals! You''re robbing us!" Ji Huo''er, a little fiend for wealth and extremely sensitive to Mysterious Crystals, couldn''t help but lash out upon hearing the outrageous quote, her brows furrowing in disapproval.

    Having been adventuring for a while with Qinchuan, she too had experienced sudden wealth, but she still didn''t possess such a vast amount of Purple Mysterious Crystals.

    Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes trembled too; even being from a Quasi-Emperor Sect like Thousand Fox Mountain, she had never seen so many Mysterious Crystals.

    Qinchuan furrowed his brows; ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals per person, four people that would be forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals. He could afford it, but ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals were indeed an exorbitant price.

    Back in the days of the Sea Divine Pavilion, from Dongju Continent to Nanchi Continent across the ocean, it was only a hundred Purple Mysterious Crystals. Now, the price had skyrocketed a hundredfold.

    According to the valuation of an average cultivator, an ordinary Saint Realm cultivator without significant fortune wouldn''t necessarily be able to produce ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals.

    As for regular cultivators who hadn''t reached the Saint Realm, being able to come up with a thousand Mysterious Crystals would already be considered fortunate.

    No wonder Liu Wan thought they couldn''t afford the Mysterious Crystals.

    "Hmph, I did elegantly warn you before that the cost of crossing the ocean is significant."

    "What now, didn''t you say to just name the price? My price is open and transparent, not deceiving young or old."

    "Don''t have the Mysterious Crystals? If not, then scram quickly, don''t waste my time for sleep," Liu Wan said as he was about to shoo everyone out of the alley.

    "A mere forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals is something this young master can still afford," Qinchuan finally said deliberately.

    With that, he tossed over a storage bag.

    "Inside are forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals."

    Liu Wan received the storage bag with a bizarre expression.

    He suspected that Qinchuan made a mistake, confusing Purple Mysterious Crystals with Mysterious Crystals.

    Forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals, aside from those above the Saint Realm, even the current princes couldn''t take out so many, yet this fellow didn''t even blink an eye as he casually produced them, he wouldn''t believe whatever he said.

    "Hmph, putting on an act, I don''t believe that you, a mere cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm, can take out forty thousa... Holy shit!"

    "Holy shit! The kid really took out forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals!"

    After Liu Wan''s divine sense probed into the storage bag, he exclaimed in astonishment.

    The next moment his face immediately changed.

    "May I know how to address this young master?" Liu Wan''s face was all smiles, unctuously ingratiating as he asked, changing his demeanor faster than the weather.

    "Qin Li!" Qinchuan said indifferently, simply uttering the two words.

    Currently, the name Qinchuan had already resounded throughout Dongju Continent, and although the influence of Tianyuan Nation''s unification of Dongju Continent had not yet reached this remote little city, to avoid trouble, Qinchuan and his companions had not only concealed their own qi along the way but also changed their appearances, and even switched their names.

    The main reason was that he now held two Spiritual Pearls in his hand, coveted by countless from the Great Emperor Divine Realm.

    "So it''s Young Master Qin! Please forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing the distinguished guest!" Liu Wan said apologetically, with all due respect.

    "Since the Mysterious Crystals have been paid, when can we set sail?"

    "It''s a fortunate coincidence. Right now, the Crossing Boat just happens to need four more people to be full, and to think that Young Master Qin and your companions have just arrived. It seems like a heaven-sent opportunity, we can depart tomorrow."

    Generous as Qinchuan was, Liu Wan seemed like an entirely different person at this moment.

    "We can depart tomorrow? From where do we board the ship?" Qinchuan asked, surprised at the coincidence.

    "The Crossing Boat typically sets off at seven in the morning, above the sea five hundred li south of Redview City," Liu Wan replied.

    Qinchuan inquired about some other matters, then finally said, "Alright, if that''s the case, we shall meet at the agreed spot tomorrow morning at seven."

    Just as Qinchuan and his companions were about to leave,

    at that moment, a faint and weak voice suddenly rose: "Excuse me, who is Elder Liu Wan?"

    A small beggar child with messy hair and a face full of dirt timidly poked his head out from behind the street, asking fearfully.

    Qinchuan''s gaze swept over this small beggar, with a trace of strange light flashing in his eyes, "This little beggar, he actually has the bloodline of that clan?"

    He didn''t leave immediately but stopped, staying to one side, to see what the small beggar was going to do.

    "I am Liu Wan, big shot here. What do you want with me, kid?"

    Liu Wan, having just raked in forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals, was in an excellent mood, and rarely responded to the small beggar.

    "I want to cross the sea, I want to go to Nanchi Continent. I heard that seeking you out could get me to Nanchi Continent!"

    The small beggar seemed to have been living in constant fear for a long time, timidly speaking from behind the wall, his head retracted.

    "Go away, where did this brat come from? You haven''t even reached the Body Refining Realm, yet you''re thinking of crossing the ocean?"

    Hearing the small beggar say that, Liu Wan immediately changed his expression, showing impatience as he spoke.

    "Damn it, crossing the ocean requires ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals. Can you afford it, huh!"

 Chapter 568 - 568: Ye Shiyi

    "How ridiculous, a mere mortal dares to dream of crossing the void! The Sea Beast would eat him first. He''s lucky enough to have made it out of Redview City alive, let alone entertain the thought of going to Nanchi Continent¡ªridiculous fantasies."

    Liu Wan prattled on, preparing to shoo away the little beggar.

    "How much is ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals? I can try to gather that amount."

    The little beggar pursed his lips, his eyes brimming with tears as he spoke cautiously.

    He was just a ten-year-old boy from the Mortal World who had never been exposed to the world of cultivators. In his understanding, Mysterious Crystals were already extremely precious treasures; as for Purple Mysterious Crystals, he had never even heard of them.

    "Gather? Do you really think you can gather that much?" Liu Wan snorted as if he''d heard the funniest joke in the world, glancing at him, "In your lifetime, even if you start collecting from the moment you''re born until you''re buried, you won''t be able to gather a single Purple Mysterious Crystal."

    "I have one Mysterious Crystal here, I don''t know how much more I need!" the little beggar said, unwilling to give up, as he pulled out a Mysterious Crystal from his bosom.

    The Mysterious Crystal he held had a dull luster, with half of its Spiritual Power already absorbed; it could not be called a full Mysterious Crystal, but rather a half Mysterious Crystal.

    "Get lost, little brat. Are you trying to mock me?"

    Liu Wan waved his hand impatiently, about to drive the little beggar away.

    The little beggar still hid behind the wall, sticking out a small head, his eyes filled with hesitation and confusion.

    After a long moment, he seemed to have made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and from his bosom, he produced a waist token that flickered with Spiritual Energy.

    "Senior, I have this."

    The waist token was broken, but it still flickered with a misty Spiritual Energy. This energy meandered over the broken token, looking rather sacred.

    "Eh, this Jade Token does have some Spiritual Energy," Liu Wan said, his eyes sparkled as he waved his hand, and the Jade Token flew into his grasp.

    The Jade Token was fractured, and one could see that the remaining half bore a cross¡ªit was likely part of a surname.

    "Little fellow, where did you get this thing from?" he asked.

    This Jade Token still retained the aura of a Supreme Saint Expert; it was not something mundane.

    Liu Wan became somewhat interested, and his tone lost its previous hostility, asking with curiosity.

    "It''s an ancestral relic from my family," the little beggar replied, hoping for a chance, his eyes brightening as he spoke clearly.

    "An ancestral relic!" Liu Wan gave an odd look to the beggar. A relic of the Supreme Saint, if inherited, should belong to a family of cultivators. This youngster should also be a cultivator and not some kid from the Mortal World.

    "Senior, can this Jade Token be exchanged for ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals?" the little beggar asked.

    This Jade Token only had a trace of a Supreme Saint Expert''s aura, and within that aura, there was no legacy or Divine Sense Seal, it was simply a token, although the material was still decent.

    Even so, the token was only worth, at most, one Purple Mysterious Crystal.

    And since the token was broken, only half remained, so it could only be valued at several thousand Mysterious Crystals at most.

    "No, you''re still far off," Liu Wan said after inspecting the Jade Token in his hand for a while before tossing it back to him. He wasn''t so low as to covet a little beggar''s Jade Token.

    "This... isn''t enough either..." the little beggar said, eyes filled with disappointment.

    This was the most precious thing he could offer.

    The little beggar put away the Jade Token, his spirits dampened, preparing to leave.

    At that moment, Qinchuan spoke up from the side.

    "I will cover this little guy''s Mysterious Crystal," Qinchuan stepped forward, saying out loud.

    "Having one more child on the Crossing Boat shouldn''t be an issue, right?"

    "You''re helping him get Mysterious Crystals to go to the Nanchi Continent?"

    "Dear guest, you''re not joking, are you?"

    Liu Wan looked at Qinchuan incredulously. After all, Qinchuan was a major customer, so he asked cautiously.

    With a grand gesture, another Storage Bag flew from Qinchuan''s hand to Liu Wan.

    Landing in Liu Wan''s hands, his Divine Sense swept over it, looking at a dazzling purple, another ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals.

    He was certain, Qinchuan was not joking.

    He immediately chuckled and said, "No impact at all, of course, no impact." His mouth almost split with his smile.

    Crossing Boat sailing through the void, taking on an extra child, for him, of course, posed no issue.

    "You... you want to help me!"

    The little beggar looked at Qinchuan, his eyes filled with gratitude.

    "Thank you, senior! I will definitely repay you in the future!"

    It was only then that the little beggar realized what was happening and started kowtowing thump thump thump.

    Mana surged from Qinchuan, lifting the little beggar up, and said, "We can talk about repaying me later. For the next few days, you just follow me."

    "Yes, senior!"

    The little beggar stood up and nodded.

    Qinchuan and the others took the little beggar and left the black market.

    "Little guy, what''s your name, and why do you want to go to the Nanchi Continent?"

    After leaving the black market, Ji Huo''er began babbling with questions.

    She knew that Qinchuan had a reason for helping this little guy go to the Nanchi Continent.

    "My name is Ye Shiyi, and I am going to the Nanchi Continent, to seek vengeance!" S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The little beggar, who had been timid and walked with trepidation, seemed used to being fearful, but when he spoke of vengeance, the rage in his eyes was intense, even changing his demeanor.

    "Vengeance, who is your enemy?" Ji Huo''er asked further.

    "I... I don''t know," the little beggar mumbled, looking perplexed.

    "Don''t know, then how are you going to seek vengeance..." Ji Huo''er pouted.

    "Are you from the Nanchi Continent?" Ling Xian''er caught the flaw in the little beggar''s words and asked softly.

    "Yes," nodded the little beggar. "My mother told me our ancestors belonged to a great Sect in the Nanchi Continent!"

    "A great Sect..." Ling Xian''er frowned slightly, sensing the Supreme Saint aura clinging to the Jade Token in the little beggar''s hand, indicating indeed that his ancestors were formidable. However, she did not understand how the descendant ended up in such a state.

    Being unfamiliar with the powers of the Nanchi Continent, Ling Xian''er didn''t know which great Sect the little guy was talking about.

    Ling Xian''er and the others didn''t know the identity of the Sect Ye Shiyi mentioned, but Qinchuan understood fully well.

    The great Sect Ye Shiyi was talking about was their destination, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    The moment he saw the half Jade Token, Qinchuan recognized that the cross symbol on it was incomplete; the complete word should be ''Ye''.

    And this Ye Shiyi, if not mistaken, must be a descendant of Ye Xuan, whose Jade Token he possessed, once worn by one of Ye Xuan''s descendants.

    Ye Xuan was once a Holy Master in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, one of the many followers of Qinchuan.

    However, Qinchuan had taken an interest in Ye Shiyi even before he showed the Jade Token because he also noticed the bloodline of the Ghost Race on him.

    A descendant of Ye Xuan with the bloodline of the Ghost Race should not be in the same person, yet here he was, appearing in the Mortal World, as a little beggar.

    There must be some hidden story behind this, which is why Qinchuan decided to lend a hand.

 Chapter 569 - 569 Secret Conspiracy

    Late in the night.

    Within a certain underground secret room.

    Two persons, strikingly similar in appearance to Liu Wan, gathered together, but each of their cheeks bizarrely sprouted gills, looking somewhat disturbing.

    These two were indeed Liu Wan and Liu Qian.

    "Second brother, four big fish took the bait today. They said they were heading to the Nanchi Continent. Can you guess the realms of these people?"

    Liu Wan''s face still wore a hint of excitement as he chattered nonstop to Liu Qian about the catch of the day.

    "The highest among those people is merely at the Intermediate Stage of Great Saint, and the other three are all below the level of a Saint. Moreover, the leader of that little group didn''t even blink as he took out forty thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals. I wonder which sect such fools are from."

    Liu Qian, however, seemed somewhat distracted, his inner greed ignited by the divine artifact Qinchuan had brandished earlier in the day.

    "It''s hard to imagine just how many Mysterious Crystals that fat sheep has on him, certainly not to mention a shortage of Heavenly Materials Treasures. Once we seal this deal, we will surely receive a generous reward from the great general."

    Truthfully.

    Liu Qian and Liu Wan were neither land-dwelling Human Cultivators, but instead humanoid Sea Beasts from the ocean, both serving under General Xi Long of the tempestuous seas.

    When the Sea Divine Pavilion fell, the whereabouts of its multitude of Crossing Boats became unknown, with most of them ending up in the possession of Sea Beasts; one of those boats had come into General Xi Long''s hands.

    These Crossing Boats, originally used by Cultivators to traverse the ocean, held little value to these Sea Beasts.

    But General Xi Long came up with a brilliant scheme.

    He began by sending people to the coastal city to seek out those who were in urgent need to set sail across the ocean, leading them out into the open sea, only to then ambush and rob them midway.

    General Xi Long purposefully set the price of crossing exceptionally high, as a way to filter out Cultivators who lacked sufficient money or treasures.

    Those who could afford to spend ten thousand Mysterious Crystals, and were willing to do so for a boat ticket, were their targets.

    Over the years, the Cultivators led out to sea by Liu Wan have failed to return, but the path of cultivation is fraught with danger, not to mention the increased risks involved in crossing the ocean to venture to the more perilous Nanchi Continent.

    Plus, with Liu Wan and others appearing in different coastal cities, no one has discovered anything amiss with this Liu Wan over the years.

    Seeing that Liu Qian was ignoring him, Liu Wan drank a cup of wine and murmured to himself, "One at the Dragon Transformation Realm, two at the Immortal Platform Realm, along with one at the Intermediate Stage of Great Saint. You know, with just this job, we could go it alone. There''s no Supreme Saint Expert involved, so surely there''s no need for the great general to lift a finger..." S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What? What did you say?"

    Liu Qian had been considering how to see Qinchuan again, and how to get his hands on the Divine Artifact, when Liu Wan''s words suddenly brought him back to the present, and his eyes shone with excitement as he said, "Say that again?"

    "I said, with just this job, the two of us brothers could go it alone, keeping the treasures for ourselves!" Liu Wan repeated.

    "No, the previous sentence. What realms did you say the four were at?" Liu Qian''s eyes sparkled.

    "Two women at the Immortal Platform Realm, one young man at the Dragon Transformation Realm, and an old man at the Intermediate Stage of Great Saint. What about it?" Liu Wan was confused. "With just those four, the two of us brothers working together could easily capture them."

    "Are the four people you mentioned looking like this?"

    Mana surged at the tip of Liu Qian''s finger, and the images of Qinchuan and company coalesced in the void.

    "That''s right! It''s those four." Liu Wan nodded, "By the way, didn''t you run into them earlier? Those bastards even mistook me for you," Liu Wan said indignantly.

    "Is it really them?" Excitement flashed across Liu Qian''s face as he grabbed Liu Wan''s collar, "They asked you to go out to sea, planning to head to Nanchi Continent?"

    "Yes, what''s gotten into you today, acting all startled like that?" Liu Wan pushed him away with a slap.

    Realizing that he might be reacting excessively, Liu Qian straightened his clothes and created a soundproof barrier around them, whispering, "You don''t know, but those four people have a Divine Artifact on them!"

    "Pfft¡ª"

    Liu Wan''s mouthful of wine sprayed out completely, swearing vehemently.

    "Could you think before you bluff, for goodness'' sake! Divine Artifact? Are you delirious from being up here too long, or have you drunk yourself into nonsense?"

    "This is the Divine Wilderness Continent, where would a Divine Artifact come from!"

    Though Liu Wan knew that Qinchuan and his companions were fat sheep, he couldn''t believe that they possessed a Divine Artifact.

    "How long have I been in this business, brother? Would I not know?" Liu Qian, seeing himself doubted, became anxious, "I''m certain, the kid in Dragon Transformation Realm has a Divine Artifact, and it''s the Heaven Devouring Cauldron no less." Saying this, he even took out the fake Heaven Devouring Cauldron shattered by Qinchuan.

    As Liu Qian spoke vividly and detailedly, Liu Wan, seeing that he didn''t seem drunk, frowned and asked, "Are you speaking the truth?"

    "I swear upon the heavenly fate, not a single word is false!" Liu Qian said and invoked the Dao to swear an oath.

    Seeing him willing to swear such a significant oath, Liu Wan had no choice but to believe.

    "I was just thinking about how to lure the four of them out to sea to seize the Divine Artifact from that kid, and here they are, delivering themselves right to our doorstep!"

    Liu Qian and Liu Wan were not land-dwelling human cultivators, but sea creatures in human form, whose power greatly diminished once on shore.

    Therefore, although Liu Qian had encountered Qinchuan and the others during the day, and knew Qinchuan carried valuable treasures, despite his eagerness to fight, he was no match for an Intermediate Stage Great Saint on land.

    "If these people possess a Divine Artifact, facing an Intermediate Stage Great Saint might prove challenging for us brothers," Liu Wan said with a furrowed brow.

    Liu Wan and Liu Qian were both at the Early Stage of Great Saint, their powers reduced to a tenth on land, but their combat abilities soared in the sea.

    With the power of the ocean at their disposal, the two of them had no trouble slaying an Intermediate Stage human cultivator.

    But now, considering their opponents had a Divine Artifact, they had to be cautious.

    After all, the power of a Divine Artifact was immensely overbearing, beyond comparison with ordinary magic artifacts.

    "Do we still need to report this to the Great General?"

    "Are you crazy? That''s a Divine Artifact!" Liu Qian hissed softly, "If the Great General gets the Divine Artifact, we brothers might gain some benefits, but can it compare to a Divine Artifact?

    If we brothers obtain a Divine Artifact, and then find a place for Quiet Cultivation for a thousand years, breaking through to the Supreme Saint Realm, wouldn''t we be able to sit as equals with the Great General?"

    "But that''s a Divine Artifact. If an Intermediate Stage Great Saint activates it, are we brothers a match?" Liu Wan was more cautious and said with a frown.

    "You dummy, who said we have to fight them head-on? Have you forgotten that thing our ancestor left behind?" Liu Qian''s voice grew quieter and quieter.

    "Are you speaking of..." Liu Wan''s eyes shone with an intense light upon hearing this.

    "Yes, how did I not think of that."

 Chapter 570 - 570: Disperse Spirit Pill

    Early the next morning.

    Qinchuan and his companions rode a magic artifact and arrived at the place agreed upon by both parties.

    "Young Master Qin Li, this way!" S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Wan, from a distance, saw Qinchuan and his group and called out to them with a transmitted message.

    "Eh, you old man, how come your aura has suddenly become much stronger?"

    Upon seeing Liu Wan, Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked.

    The day before, when Ji Huo''er had seen Liu Wan, she distinctly sensed that the old man had a weak aura, at most that of an ordinary Holy Cultivator.

    Meeting him again today, Liu Wan''s aura had exploded, increasing almost tenfold.

    "Huo''er, do not be rude. Perhaps the senior concealed his cultivation level yesterday, and today we are seeing his true cultivation level,"

    Ling Xian''er spoke with bright eyes and a radiant smile, her voice ethereal, but it sounded like there was more to her words.

    Qinchuan looked at Liu Wan, his gaze holding a smile that seemed not quite a smile and said lightly, "Xian''er''s words make sense."

    "Haha, you''re right, this is indeed my true cultivation level. I did indeed conceal some of my abilities yesterday, causing laughter among everyone," Liu Wan laughed it off.

    "Young Master Qin, please board the boat. We can set off immediately."

    Liu Wan said with a smile.

    "That would be for the best."

    Qinchuan nodded in agreement.

    Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, Ye Xuanji, and Ye Shiyi, five people, followed Liu Wan and boarded the warship-like magic artifact floating above the vast ocean.

    This magic artifact was the Crossing Boat.

    The Crossing Boat floated on the sea, shimmering with the formidable aura of Supreme Immortal Gold, radiating dazzling brilliance and graceful light, exuding waves of majestic and enduring presence.

    When the Sea Divine Pavilion forged the Crossing Boat, it was only by incorporating Supreme Immortal Gold that such a magic artifact could be crafted.

    The Crossing Boat was thousands of zhang long and hundreds of zhang wide, and though not gigantic within the boundless ocean, it was still much larger compared to ordinary space artifacts; it could at least accommodate thousands of cultivators.

    However, when Qinchuan and the others boarded the Crossing Boat, they found that there were no other people aboard.

    "Didn''t they say it was full? Why aren''t there any other people?"

    Ye Xuanji scanned the entire Crossing Boat with his Divine Sense and discovered that there were a hundred rooms built on this boat, but he did not find any other cultivators.

    "We were indeed supposed to set sail with five people according to the agreement. Before the four of you, I had already made arrangements with another cultivator, but last night that fellow suddenly came to me saying he would not go anymore, even asking me to refund the Mysterious Crystals. What do you think of that? Isn''t that amusing?

    So, now the Crossing Boat only has four of you, but, fortunately, we still have this young brother here, so it can be said that we are fully staffed at five,"

    Liu Wan said, pointing to Ye Shiyi nearby.

    In fact, to avoid any mishaps, Liu Wan would set sail as soon as he found a ''fat sheep''; all these excuses were just to deceive Qinchuan and the others.

    "It''s even better if there''s nobody else. With no other cultivators, nobody will compete with this young lady for rooms," Ji Huo''er, without a care in the world, boarded the Crossing Boat and started choosing a room.

    After all, crossing the great ocean would take at least a few months of journey.

    After Qinchuan and the others boarded the boat, it didn''t take long for Liu Wan to enter the front part of the Crossing Boat, where countless crystal stones were stacked together, forming various Immortal Technique arrays.

    As Liu Wan poured his vast mana into the array, a dazzling divine light shot up into the sky, shattering the dark clouds above, and at the same time, a brilliant protective screen began to rise on the Crossing Boat, enveloping it, creating a barrier that isolated the inside from the outside.

    Once the array was activated, the huge sea artifact began to move slowly towards the south.

    The Crossing Boat''s speed continued to accelerate, initially matching the pace of an ordinary cultivator at the Immortal Platform Realm, but soon it surpassed that of most in the Saint Realm and the Great Saint Realm, even beginning to rival the speed of a Supreme Saint exerting full force.

    Moreover, the speed of the Crossing Boat kept increasing.

    Eventually, spatial rifts formed around the Crossing Boat, and its breakneck speed was only slightly slower than that of a Great Emperor.

    Once the Crossing Boat was activated, it required little to no intervention.

    "Young Master Qin, the long journey must have been tiring. I''ve specially prepared some superior Spiritual Tea for you, all of which are Heavenly Treasures Materials rarely seen even in a hundred thousand years. I hope you won''t disdain them," Liu Wan said.

    Despite being at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, Liu Wan kindly began to serve Qinchuan and the others with Spiritual Tea and delicacies.

    Qinchuan glanced at the Spiritual Tea in the cup, said nothing, and drained it in front of him.

    Ye Xuanji and the others also didn''t say much and drank the Spiritual Tea in front of them.

    "Hmm, not bad, this is even the Xuanwu Tea from Mysterious Wind Mountain, a hundred thousand years old," Ye Xuanji nodded with satisfaction.

    For the following days, Qinchuan and the others mostly stayed in their rooms, sitting in meditation and quiet cultivation, without leaving their rooms.

    Throughout these days, Liu Wan was on deck, personally attending to Qinchuan and the others, serving tea and water and even Ye Shiyi joined in. The care was truly meticulous.

    This made Ji Huo''er sigh, "After spending Mysterious Crystals, one really becomes the boss, to have an early-stage Great Saint attending to us personally. Before this, it was unimaginable."

    After ten days.

    On top of the Crossing Boat, in a corner room among the many rooms.

    "How is it going?"

    Liu Qian''s face revealed his fish gills, showing his true form, and he asked in a low voice.

    "Don''t worry, when has your big brother ever slipped up? These past ten days I''ve been watching them drink the Spiritual Tea daily, and these fools haven''t noticed a thing," Liu Wan, now with a changed face and fish gills on both sides and a sinister expression, said.

    "However, we still have second brother to thank for splitting the Disperse Spirit Pill into ten portions and adding it into the Spiritual Tea, allowing these idiots to drop their guard."

    "For the past few days, I have been slaving away tending to them like a horse or an ox, even using the Treasure Pills, Disperse Spirit Pills, left by our ancestor. It''s time for them to repay us," Liu Wan said with a cold complexion.

    "Exactly, the Divine Artifact should belong to the two of us brothers," greed was undeniable in Liu Qian''s eyes.

    "Judging by the time, the effects of the Disperse Spirit Pill should have taken hold. It''s our brothers'' turn to make a move," Liu Wan declared.

    "Let''s go!" With those words, their aura surged as they headed in the direction of the room where Qinchuan and others were resting.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan and the others were sitting in meditation when suddenly a violent tremor came from the deck.

    "Qin Li, come out!" A gloomy, thundering voice echoed from all around.

    A flash of light crossed Qinchuan''s eyes as he muttered to himself, "So quick to lose patience?"

    "Liu Wan, what do you think you''re doing?"

    Ye Xuan''s angry voice rang out as he burst out of the room first.

    Following suit, Qinchuan, Ling Xian''er, and Ji Huo''er also emerged from their respective rooms.

    "What am I doing? What do you think I''m doing?"

    Now in their original forms, Liu Wan and Liu Qian had grown several times in size, looking down upon the others from a higher position.

    However, to their surprise, Ji Huo''er and the others showed no fear or panic at the sight of their true forms.

    Instead, Ji Huo''er looked at them with disdain and disappointment, "Ew, is that your true form? It looks so ugly!"

    This left the two momentarily taken aback: "Shouldn''t these individuals, not even at the Saint Realm, be terrified of us?"

 Chapter 571 - 571: The Great Swindler

    "Oh, right, aren''t you that big swindler!"

    Ji Huo''er pointed at the enlarged figure of Liu Qian from afar, with a look of disgust on her face, "To think that a Great Saint Realm Early Stage expert would stoop to such deeds, truly disgraceful!"

    Liu Wan and Liu Qian were taken aback, unable to understand why Ji Huo''er, a mere ant at the Immortal Platform Realm, would dare to speak to them in such a manner.

    "Brat, how dare you insult a Great Saint!" Liu Wan stood imposingly in the void, his expression ferocious.

    "Calling you ugly has made you upset. Move aside."

    Ji Huo''er stuck out her tongue and hid in the back, "Ugly you might be, but your heart is even worse, deceiving people and stealing treasures, truly despicable!"

    Liu Wan''s aura seethed with fury, and a violent storm whipped up around him as if it were the end of days.

    Qinchuan stood amidst the fierce wind, unmoved. He strode forward and said indifferently, "Merely members of the shark people clan, what do you want to do? Coveting the Heaven Devouring Cauldron in my hands?" Qinchuan knowingly asked.

    A gleam of light flashed through both Liu Wan and Liu Qian''s eyes.

    They wondered to themselves, "How does this young man know of the shark people clan?"

    The shark people clan lived in the very center of the Endless Sea Domain, a mysterious group unknown even to countless other Sea Clan members. Yet, this young man knew of them, which raised a sliver of doubt in their hearts.

    But soon after, they cast those doubts aside.

    "Qin Li, I didn''t expect you to have some self-awareness. Since you''ve recognized the identity of us brothers, that''s somewhat fateful.

    Surrender all the Heavenly Treasures Materials and divine artifacts on you, and I can grant you a swift death."

    Liu Qian looked down from high above like a Demon God, speaking coldly.

    Qinchuan glanced at them indifferently, "And if I refuse?"

    "If you don''t, then don''t blame us brothers for being ruthless." Liu Wan''s face was laced with coldness as a string of prayer beads appeared in his hand, "See this string of prayer beads in my hand? This was made by refining the skulls of past Great Saints and Supreme Saint cultivators.

    If you obediently hand them over, we can still leave your corpse intact for your True Spirit to proceed to the cycle of reincarnation.

    If you refuse, then don''t blame us for refining your skulls into a Magic Artifact."

    "Gentlemen, do you really think Ye Mou is a pushover?"

    Ye Xuanji stood behind Qinchuan and couldn''t help but speak up lightly as well.

    "Currently, I can even battle a Supreme Saint Expert. You two are merely at the Great Saint Realm Early Stage, by what right do you spew such big words in my presence?"

    "Hehehe, Ye Xuanji, as if I''m not aware of how formidable a Great Saint Intermediate Stage can be," said Liu Qian with a scornful smile on his face upon hearing this, as he sidelong glanced at Ye Xuanji with a disdainful expression, "But do you think you can still gather mana now?"

    "Oh? Gather mana? Why wouldn''t that be possible?" Ye Xuanji said lightly.

    Saying so, Ye Xuanji made a move and a majestic aura erupted from him, pressing toward the two men above their heads.

    "What? You... impossible... how can you still gather mana?"

    Liu Qian and Liu Wan were both shocked, their expressions alternating between disbelief and uncertainty as they looked at Ye Xuanji.

    "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

    "You''ve been drinking the Disperse Spirit Pill refined by our ancestor for ten continuous days. How could you possibly still gather mana?" Liu Wan shouted incredulously.

    Liu Qian was also frowning at this time, sending a voice message to inquire, "Big brother, are you sure they''ve been drinking the Spiritual Tea for ten days?"

    "Big brother swears by the great path, I saw with my own eyes all four of them drinking the Spiritual Tea without fail!" Liu Wan said urgently.

    And at that moment, Qinchuan stepped forward confidently.

    "Since I''m aware that you belong to the shark people clan, how could I not know that you possess the Disperse Spirit Pill?"

    "However, did your ancestor never tell you that there is an elixir called the Spirit Gathering Pill which specifically counters the effects of the Disperse Spirit Pill?"

    Qinchuan spoke calmly, as if everything was under his control.

    "Spirit Gathering Pill?"

    Liu Wan and Liu Qian were taken aback, looking at each other in amazement; they truly did not know of the existence of the Spirit Gathering Pill. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The purpose of the Disperse Spirit Pill was to scatter the mana within a cultivator''s body, rendering them incapable of employing their mana for a day.

    The Spirit Gathering Pill, as its name implied, was designed to concentrate the mana around one''s body, meant as an antidote to the Disperse Spirit Pill.

    "So that''s how it is."

    Liu Wan narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp glint flashing within: "Hmph, even if you can gather mana, do you really think you can escape from the palm of my brother and me?"

    "Second brother, strike. He is merely a Great Saint in the intermediate stage. When we brothers unite, our combined strength can cut through metal."

    "Kill!"

    Liu Qian''s body shook, as numerous droplets of water surged over him. His skin split open, releasing countless man-eating fish from the fissures, their hair-like protrusions swirling in the void, utterly disgusting.

    "Disgusting!"

    Ye Xuanji''s expression was ice-cold. Though Liu Wan and Liu Qian were of the Jiaoren race and hardly distinguishable from the human race after concealing certain physiological traits, the divine skills they used in battle were simply too outrageous.

    With their bodies splitting open and flesh turning inside out, Liu Wan and Liu Qian were truly revolting.

    "Divine Pupil, eradicate!"

    Ye Xuanji commanded coldly. At that moment, his eyes were like a pair of golden whirlpools, emitting a brilliant golden radiance that could captivate and command the soul.

    The Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil suddenly opened, and two fierce beams of golden light shot forth from the pupils.

    This Pupil Skill, surrounded by an overwhelming Dharma Light, broke through the void. Upon its emergence, the tempest and torrential rain shaking the world halted, and clarity returned to the heavens and earth.

    "Swoosh!"

    The twin golden beams of Divine Pupil cut through the void, piercing through the hearts of Liu Wan and Liu Qian from either side.

    Liu Wan and Liu Qian felt a sudden constriction in their hearts, followed by an intense pain.

    Liu Wan stared at Ye Xuanji in disbelief, incredulous: "How could..."

    Before he could even utter the word ''possible,'' he felt a lightness in his body and saw his own physical body.

    Through his chest, a fist-sized hole had been punctured through his heart.

    He knew he was dead, as his True Spirit had already drifted away.

    With a simple move, a single Divine Pupil Technique powered by the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, Liu Wan and Liu Qian were killed instantly.

    The dream Liu Wan and Liu Qian had to stand equal with the Great General shattered in an instant, and even their lives were lost in the process.

    "Senior Ye, spare my life!"

    "Spare my True Spirit, let me undergo reincarnation, Senior Ye."

    By this time, Liu Qian was petrified with fear and panic, his True Spirit begging ceaselessly for mercy.

    "As an alien race, you''ve killed who knows how many of our cultivators. How could I spare you so easily?"

    Ye Xuanji hummed coldly. His Heavenly Secrets Divine Power might not be as heaven-defying as Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils, but he had roughly deduced the fishy business of these two luring cultivators into the deep sea to rob and murder them.

    His Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil activated again, sending out another dazzling beam of divine light.

    Immediately, the True Spirits of both men were shattered by the Divine Pupil Technique, turning into fragments that drifted toward the Immortal Burial Site.

 Chapter 572 - 572 Great General

    "Wow, Grandpa Xuan Ji is so amazing, he killed those two guys with just one move!"

    Ji Huo''er clapped non-stop.

    Ye Xuanji smiled indifferently, "It''s all thanks to the Divine Pupil Technique and Wisdom Eye that the young master taught me, which allowed me to see through these two people''s tricks. If I hadn''t been aware of the Disperse Spirit Pill''s effect in advance, it wouldn''t have been so easy to take them down."

    Ye Xuanji had been given the Divine Pupil Technique by Qinchuan before the four of them left Tianqing City; he had diligently practiced it, and this was the first time he had deployed it.

    As for the Spirit Gathering Pills in Qinchuan''s hands, they were refined by him over the past few days.

    On the day he met Liu Qian and Liu Wan, Qinchuan had already recognized that the two were from the Sea Clan.

    However, at that time, he wasn''t certain what Liu Wan and his companions were planning, nor did he expose them.

    Later, after boarding the Crossing Boat, Liu Wan personally served tea and water. Although the Spiritual Tea was mixed with an extremely weak Disperse Spirit Pill and methods were used to erase the Pill''s scent, none could escape the detection of Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils.

    During those ten days, aside from cultivating, Qinchuan also guided Ye Shiyi on the path of cultivation in his room.

    He first taught Ye Shiyi a set of Spirit Dragon Heart Method, then passed on a Ghost Tribe Heart Method.

    Ye Shiyi carried the Ye Xuan bloodline, and had the Ghost Race''s blood flowing in him.

    The Ghost Race rarely intermarried with foreign races. At least, in the nine lives that Qinchuan had lived, he had never seen the Ghost Race intermarry with other races.

    Thus, he also decided to see how far this youngster, who harbored both Human and Ghost Race bloodlines, could go. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Beyond that, Qinchuan refined a batch of Spirit Gathering Pills when he had the time.

    The heavenly and earth treasures required for refining Spirit Gathering Pills were extremely rare, but fortunately, the key Spiritual Medicines were found in the Mysterious Crystal Lotus from the man in the black robe.

    After refining the Spirit Gathering Pills, Qinchuan quietly handed them to Ye Xuanji and others.

    At the same time, Ji Huo''er and the others had also become aware of Liu Wan and his companions'' schemes.

    Therefore, in fact, every move made by Liu Wan and his companions thereafter was observed by Ye Xuanji.

    Although Liu Wan always acted diligently and with enthusiasm, Ye Xuanji couldn''t be bothered to make the first move, waiting for the key moment to deliver a lethal blow to the two.

    "Xian''er, Huo''er, go see if these two guys have any good stuff. They often do this kind of thing; they must have a lot of good items on them," Qinchuan said indifferently at that moment.

    "Yay!"

    Ji Huo''er was thrilled, as treasure hunting was her favorite activity.

    "Sure enough, this guy has a lot of Mysterious Crystals!"

    Ling Xian''er opened up Liu Wan''s Storage Space, raised her eyebrows, and with eyes like shimmering waves, said.

    Within the Storage Space were a large number of Purple Mysterious Crystals, radiant and vibrant, at least a hundred thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals and several hundred thousand Mysterious Crystals.

    "There is even a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact!" Ling Xian''er took out a delicate, flawless White Jade Cleansing Bottle from the Storage Space.

    "This Jade Bottle can suppress all things. That guy didn''t even have a chance to react and use it before being subdued by Elder Ye," she added.

    "Oh my, why does this guy have so many Heaven Devouring Cauldrons!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed as she found a Storage Magical Artifact on Liu Qian, and a shout escaped her lips as soon as her Divine Sense probed inside it.

    Then, with a flick of her little hand, the Heaven Devouring Cauldrons from Liu Qian''s Storage Space clattered down, piling up into a small mountain.

    "This guy, as a professional con artist, really has a lot of tools on him!" Ji Huo''er marveled.

    "Eh, this isn''t a Heaven Devouring Cauldron, it''s a Longsword." Ji Huo''er found a Longsword amongst the numerous Heaven Devouring Cauldrons, and upon closer inspection, she saw the words ''Green Thunder Sword'' engraved on it.

    "The Green Thunder Sword, it''s actually fake!"

    "This is the Huang Tian Seven Treasures Pagoda, also fake!"

    "This is the Jade Pure Fan, still fake!"

    "They''re all fake!"

    ...

    After searching Liu Qian''s Storage Space for a while, Ji Huo''er finally found one genuine Magic Artifact.

    It was a half-step Supreme Dao Artifact level war drum.

    Ji Huo''er held it in her hands and struck it for a long while, but because the Fox Clan couldn''t activate magic artifacts, she could only produce mundane sounds, making her disdainfully toss it to Ye Shiyi, who was staring blankly beside her, and said, "Little Eleven, take it and play with it."

    She knew that neither Qinchuan nor Ye Xuanji would fancy such an item.

    "Just this?"

    Qinchuan looked bewildered.

    Although they had found quite a number of Mysterious Crystals on the two of them, they were known for ambushing and slaughtering overseas cultivators. Compared to that, they appeared extremely shabby.

    Immediately, Qinchuan thought of another possibility, "These two must have hidden their treasures, or perhaps, there are others behind them¡­"

    ¡­

    In a certain location within the stormy sea territory, Crystal Palace.

    A dragon-shaped sea beast with two Dragon Horns on its head looked at the two broken spirit jade tablets with a face ashen as iron.

    "Damn it, they actually dared to touch my people."

    This figure was none other than Xi Long, the Great General of the Stormwind Kingdom located at the bottom of the sea in the stormy sea territory.

    The stormy sea territory is the most vast sea area between Nanchi Continent and Dongju Continent, located in the central position of the two continents. Its territory is so vast, it''s even larger than all four continents of Dongju, Xi Hu, Nanchi, and Bei Han combined.

    Within it, the Stormwind Kingdom controls the entire stormy sea territory.

    The Stormwind Kingdom has a total of ten Great Generals, each governing different territories of the Stormwind Kingdom, and Xi Long is one of them, in charge of the northernmost border of the Stormwind Kingdom, commanding hundreds of millions of Sea Clan fierce beasts.

    In the year when the Stormwind Kingdom fought against the Sea Divine Pavilion, Xi Long contributed a great deal, which earned him a Crossing Boat from the Sea Divine Pavilion.

    Originally, he used this Crossing Boat to lure countless Human Cultivators and ambushed and slaughtered them in the stormy seas.

    Apart from the merfolk, the Human Race greatly differs in appearance from Sea Beasts, thus his plan to lure Human Cultivators only involved the two individuals, Liu Wan and Liu Qian.

    But Liu Wan was cautious in his actions, and for many years, there had never been any accidents.

    Now, both Liu Wan and Liu Qian had fallen, and the plot to lure and ambush Human Cultivators at sea could no longer be carried out, which left him seething with rage.

    "Investigate!"

    "I want to see just who has the gall to touch my people."

    "Yes!" Two sea beasts clad in scale armor answered deeply.

    "Hmph, whether it''s the Human Race or the Sea Clan, I will tear you to pieces."

    Xi Long''s eyes twinkled with sinister ferocity.

    Though the Crossing Boat was without Liu Wan to steer it, the Formation had already been activated, and it would not stop until the spiritual energy in the Formation Mystic Crystal was exhausted.

    What Qinchuan and his companions lacked the least right now were Purple Mysterious Crystals.

    Therefore, their journey was not affected by the demise of Liu Wan and others.

    The Crossing Boat sped forward, continuously leaping through the void.

    That day, the Crossing Boat finally entered into the domain of the stormy sea.

    At the edge of the stormy sea, a sea turtle with azure eyes watched the Crossing Boat vanish in a flash and dived excitedly into the depths of the sea.

    Under the sea.

    A series of rumbling conch sounds began to resound.

    It was a certain type of Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Divine Technique.

    One day later.

    In the Crystal Palace, Xi Long gripped a Tri-pronged Trident in his hands, fuming with anger.

    "The audacity, to kill my men and steal my magic artifact, now they even dare to brazenly come to my doorstep!"

    This was an outright provocation.

 Chapter 573 - 573: Xi Long

    In the Crystal Palace at the very center of the Stormwind Kingdom.

    This is the royal palace of the Stormwind Kingdom in the Stormy Seas.

    Outside the Crystal Palace, there exists a Sea-Pillar that has long suppressed the seabed.

    Just as the Crossing Boat bearing Qinchuan entered the Sea of Storms, that very Sea-Pillar began to tremble violently.

    The tremor of the Sea-Pillar instantly alerted all sea creatures in the Crystal Palace to an anomaly.

    "What''s going on? Why would the Sea-Pillar suddenly quake?" In the Crystal Palace, an old dragon was utterly shocked.

    "This Divine Pillar hasn''t for a hundred thousand years..."

    The old dragon suddenly thought of something and his expression changed drastically.

    "Could it be..."

    ...

    For several days in a row, Qinchuan and the others were crossing the sea.

    On this day, just as Qinchuan stepped out of his room, Ye Shiyi approached him.

    "Master, why have I been feeling uneasy lately while cultivating the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique?"

    Qinchuan had taught Ye Shiyi two mental methods, and this Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique was indeed a Ghost Tribe Heart Method.

    Ordinary people are unable to cultivate the Ghost Tribe Heart Method, and when Qinchuan passed it on, he did not expect Ye Shiyi to achieve much.

    With a glance from his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan saw at once what the problem was with Ye Shiyi.

    He admired inwardly, "This youngster''s talent is stronger than what he outwardly shows."

    Although Ye Shiyi possessed Ghost Tribe bloodline, after countless generations, it had become very weak. Now, as he rapidly advanced in his cultivation of the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique, he was affected by the Human Race Heart Method.

    The Spirit Dragon Heart Method is a Pure Yang Technique, carrying formidable Qi of righteousness, while the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique is a Dark Spirit Technique, every aspect of the method reeking of sinister energy.

    The speed at which Ye Shiyi cultivated the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique was obviously faster than that of the Spirit Dragon Heart Method, which caused the Pure Yang Qi within him to be suppressed invisibly. The Spirit Dragon Technique resisted this, hence his feeling of palpitations.

    Qinchuan said, "First, don''t call me master; you have not yet met the standards for me to take you as a disciple. You may call me ''Young Master'' like the others."

    "Yes, Young Master," Ye Shiyi replied without asking why, saying so softly with a hint of dejection in his eyes.

    It was then that Qinchuan continued.

    "Second, as you are cultivating two conflicting techniques at the same time, the two types of Qi will vie for dominance within your body. It is normal to feel mentally uneasy from time to time. As you progress, you might even encounter situations where the two energies clash with each other.

    If you wish to avoid this, there are indeed two methods available to you right now."

    "What are the two methods?" asked Ye Shiyi meekly.

    "One is to make use of the fact that the mental methods have not yet been fully cultivated, and choose one of the two that I have passed on to you to continue cultivating, while discarding the other. From then on, focusing solely on a single method will prevent further influence."

    "The other is to continue cultivating both the Spirit Dragon Heart Method and the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique, but you must ensure that the two methods remain closely matched in strength. If one becomes far superior to the other, your life will be at grave risk."

    "Both methods can solve your cultivation issue. As for which one to choose, the decision is entirely up to you," Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "I wonder, which of these two methods will make me stronger?" Ye Shiyi''s dark eyes sparkled with a hint of light.

    "I don''t know," Qinchuan shook his head.

    He truly did not know, for he had also never seen what would happen when the bloodlines of the Ghost Race and the Human Race merged, nor what the outcome would be when the Human Race Heart Method and the Ghost Tribe Heart Method were cultivated simultaneously.

    "However, judging by your aptitude, if you choose the first method, no matter whether you opt for the Spirit Dragon Heart Method or the Xuan Ming Night Demon Technique, the highest achievement you can reach would be Supreme Saint. As for stepping into the Emperor Realm, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

    Ye Shiyi, of the Human Race, possessed only average talent and struggled to cultivate the Spirit Dragon Technique because it was suppressed by the Xuan Ming Night Ghost Method. Even though he inherited powerful Ghost Race blood, its presence in his veins was too faint, making it difficult for him to break through his limitations in the future. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "If you choose the second option, there is a possibility that the two heart methods can complement each other and achieve unlimited success. It''s not impossible for you to shed your mortal body and attain a Divine Body. Of course, there''s also the risk that they will conflict with each other, preventing you from making progress in your lifetime, or even causing you to deviate from your cultivation path and die."

    "Then I choose the second method!"

    After hesitating for a while, Ye Shiyi finally made up his mind, clenched his little fist tightly, and stated resolutely.

    Qinchuan nodded¡ª he hadn''t guessed wrong. This youngster would definitely not give up dual cultivation of both heart methods. When Qinchuan initially taught him the heart method, he did so hoping to see the Spirit Dragon Technique and Xuan Ming Night Ghost Method cultivated together.

    If Ye Shiyi had chosen the first method, Qinchuan would have parted ways with him immediately upon reaching Nanchi Continent. However, under the current circumstances, Qinchuan didn''t mind having him by his side for a while longer.

    The Crossing Boat continued to fly forward in the central waters of Stormwind Kingdom for several more days.

    During these days, the sea was remarkably calm, and everyone was spared from attacks by Sea Beasts. Qinchuan, when not in Quiet Cultivation, provided guidance to Ye Shiyi''s cultivation and occasionally gave pointers to Ye Xuanji, Ji Huo''er, and others.

    On this day.

    Suddenly, a loud "bang" echoed, shaking the Crossing Boat violently.

    Someone had ambushed the Crossing Boat.

    Hit by a Divine Skill, the vessel drifted sideways.

    The Barrier that protected the Crossing Boat dimmed, and the Array propelling it forward also grew faint.

    The speed of the Crossing Boat slowed abruptly.

    "Are we under attack by Sea Beasts?!"

    Ye Xuanji and Qinchuan went up to the deck to see more and more Sea Beasts emerging from the outside world.

    No sooner had Ye Xuanji finished speaking,

    A brilliant Palm Imprint descended from above the Crossing Boat, pressing down from the sky.

    "Bang!"

    The Crossing Boat came to a complete stop.

    At this moment, the sea around it was black with Sea Beasts, ferocious and menacing, encircling the vessel completely.

    "It''s an ancient dragon from the peak of the Supreme Saint realm."

    Ye Xuanji''s Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil was activated, clearly discerning the strength of their opponent.

    Xi Long''s massive body stretched across the void, casting a shadow that blotted out the sky. True to the bloodline of ancient dragons, its Physical Body was covered in scales as hard as steel, reflecting a chilling and sinister light, menacing and dreadful.

    "Was it you who killed Liu Qian and Liu Wan?"

    Xi Long looked down arrogantly upon Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji, its voice filled with anger.

    "With your highest Cultivation Level at only the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, you dared to kill two of my great generals," roared Xi Long, its voice booming in their ears like thunder.

    "You''re the power behind those two shark people?" Qinchuan glanced sidelong at Xi Long and said indifferently, "So, all this was your doing?"

    "Humph, turns out you discovered it," replied Xi Long coldly.

    "Actually, we wouldn''t have done anything to them had they not taken the initiative to attack. But it seems they weren''t very loyal to you and tried to leave you out, attempting to monopolize the treasure all for themselves," Ye Xuanji said at that moment.

    A gleam shot through Xi Long''s eyes upon hearing this.

    Liu Qian and Liu Wan had never betrayed it, but given that the two people before it were at most at the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, it was impossible for them to see through Liu Wan''s disguise.

    Ye Xuanji''s words about Liu Wan acting alone caused a flicker of uncertainty in its heart.

    However, Xi Long looked down imperiously and said indifferently, "Even if they betrayed me, they were still under my command. Since you killed them, you must pay the price."

 Chapter 574 - 574 Battle with Xi Long

    "Break the barrier, capture these two men. I want to throw them into the Purgatory Abyss," the Great General Xi Long commanded.

    Xi Long''s massive form loomed like continuous mountains, spanning across the void, shading the azure sky, with two gigantic eyes emitting a chilling radiance.

    "Yes!"

    A crowd of sea beasts swarmed towards the Crossing Boat, their slapping on the barrier sounded like crackling thunder.

    The barrier of the Crossing Boat had been originally designed to resist the Gang Wind created during its high-speed flight and naturally could not withstand the barrage of divine skills.

    In no time, the barrier became increasingly dim, on the verge of breaking. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing the barrier about to break, Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji remained unfazed, standing quietly on the deck, utterly composed.

    Instead, Qinchuan casually cleaned his ear and asked, "This ancient sea creature is a Ninth-Rank Divine Beast, just one step away from stepping into the Quasi-Emperor Realm. For you, it''s a decent challenge. Xuan Ji, do you have the confidence to battle it?"

    "I can give it a try," Ye Xuanji nodded in response, his combat spirit surging.

    "Impudent fools, to dare belittle me!"

    Xi Long''s enormous figure spanned the sky, his eyes like two beacon towers atop seas, flickering with a deep blue light.

    "Break!"

    The Great General Xi Long opened his maw wide, spewing forth an icicle, charging towards the Crossing Boat.

    Originally, Xi Long did not wish to engage, for with his Ninth-Rank Divine Beast Cultivation Level, equivalent to a Supreme Saint Late Stage Realm, confronting an individual at the Great Saint Intermediate Stage was beneath him.

    But the arrogance of Ye Xuanji and his companion was too provocative, so he decided to personally strike, intending to crush them with the might of a thunderbolt.

    The icicle, crystal clear and extremely fast, streamed forth.

    With a "crack," the barrier shattered.

    "Die!"

    Xi Long''s body weaved through the clouds, his horns atop his head flashing with blue spherical lightning, emitting a hiss.

    Two spheres of lightning condensed in the void, their roaring like the god of thunder, divine lights bursting forth, and from its mouth, Xi Long unleashed a stream of Essence Qi towards Ye Xuanji.

    Truly a Divine Beast cultivated to the Ninth Rank, every move it made drew upon the Great Dao Principles, thunderous and lightning-struck, creating an imposing and boundless aura.

    With a gulf of one major Realm and the difference of four minor Realms, even Ye Xuanji would not dare underestimate his opponent.

    Ye Xuanji brought his hands together, performing Void Sealing Seal Gestures in the air, his breath and all mana within him erupting from his body, condensing upon his arms, their immense energy trembling the void, invoking the resonance of the world around.

    As the intricate Dharma Seal completed, a gigantic Yin-Yang Eye formed in black and white emerged before him.

    "Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Seal!"

    "Boom!"

    The Dharma Seal collided with the purple thunderball, producing a brilliant divine light. This region was enveloped in light and thunder, permeated by majestic Thunder Blades that mercilessly wrought destruction.

    In an instant, a blinding globe of light burst forth between them.

    "Hmm? He can withstand my attack?"

    In Xi Long''s eyes shone an unusual gleam, "No wonder you could kill Liu Wan and Liu Qian. It seems you do possess some skill."

    "However, you are facing me now. Just accept your death obediently. The more you struggle, the more you will suffer later."

    "Boom!"

    Ye Xuanji''s Heavenly Secrets Divine Power activated, golden eyes bursting forth with dazzling golden rays, like twin volcanic craters erupting with magnificent divine light, brilliant and splendid.

    He continued performing Seal Gestures, his arms manifesting the Yin-Yang Eyes, as the breath of death inhaled and exhaled within, seeking to obliterate heavens and earth.

    With a shouted command, his entire body radiated a dazzling light, and a Taiji Moon Wheel materialized behind his head, casting a faint silver glow.

    This was a Supreme Dao Artifact.

    In that moment, his techniques surged forth, his body arrayed with arrays of offense, unleashing simultaneous assaults.

    "Hmph, a mere Great Saint at the Intermediate Stage possesses a Supreme Dao Artifact. I must admit, you are indeed stronger than I envisioned," Xi Long scoffed, its gigantic head rushing towards Ye Xuanji.

    The most powerful aspect of the ancient odd dragon was its physical body.

    With a swing of its divine dragon''s tail, akin to a divine mountain, the tail hammered down on Ye Xuanji.

    This was a pure exertion of physical strength. It came crashing down instantly, with a majestic aura, as oppressive as the vast ocean.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    At this moment, the light was blinding, the sun and moon lost their shine, and the ocean poured down. In this void, the yin-yang qi and thunder and lightning crisscrossed and interweaved, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth was splitting open.

    "Take this!"

    Ye Xuanji roared, the golden brilliance in his pupils shooting onto the odd dragon''s tail, causing a terrifying explosion.

    However, after the divine light exploded, not a single scratch could be seen on the odd dragon''s body.

    His Divine Pupil Technique failed to breach the odd dragon''s formidable scales.

    "Hmph, I refuse to believe that you, this abnormal bug, have no weaknesses."

    Ye Xuanji snorted coldly as the Taiji Moon Wheel above his head grew immensely large, and the originally faint silver glow turned a deep crimson.

    A blood moon hung in the void.

    Suppressing all things.

    The scarlet Divine Ability Patterns, like a deluge, filled the entire sky and smashed towards the body of the odd dragon.

    "It''s useless, give up your futile resistance."

    The body of Xi Long completely stretched out. This was the first time it had fully extended its body, resembling an endless mountain range that spanned across the sky, towering and terrifying, imposing an extreme pressure.

    "Die!"

    The odd dragon''s tail wing swept out, directly targeting the blood moon.

    The violent collision caused a horrific noise in the void. Ye Xuanji''s divine powers were dazzling, and Xi Long''s physical body was formidable. This was a clash between the physical body and the spell.

    Ye Xuanji''s complexion changed.

    The strength of Xi Long far exceeded his expectations.

    Truly worthy of being an ancient odd dragon, its physical form rivaled that of the gods. He was confident that his arsenal of divine powers unleashed upon a Supreme Saint would make even them hesitant to withstand with their physical body.

    But Xi Long not only took the hit but seemed utterly unharmed.

    "I can''t believe this!"

    Ye Xuanji bellowed in anger, his competitive spirit completely aroused. His body shone with light, Great Dao Rune Patterns coiling around his arms, as he continuously casted his Divine Ability Law Decrees.

    In the end.

    The Divine Ability Law Decrees exploded, rendering the world into silence.

    Ye Xuanji was struck by the odd dragon and sent flying, crashing into the sea''''.

    "Hmph, a mere Great Saint at the Intermediate Stage, yet dreaming of turning the heavens, truly overestimating yourself."

    Xi Long looked disdainfully in all directions, scornfully observing Ye Xuanji underwater and Qinchuan on the Crossing Boat.

    "Now, you can go to your deaths!"

    "Ah, Xuan Ji, it seems your soul still needs strengthening,"

    Qinchuan had been watching the battle passively as Ye Xuanji was swept away, he calmly remarked.

    "Although the physical body of this ancient odd dragon is powerful, with scales comparable to ancient spirit armor, the path of the soul is their biggest weakness. If you had used Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques earlier, you might have been able to severely injure him¡­"

    "Huh¡­"

    In the midst of speaking, Qinchuan stopped with a look of surprise toward the seabed.

    He steadied himself but said no more.

    At that moment, the surface of the sea split open, and Ye Xuanji surged into the sky once again. He radiated a vigorous will to fight, and his aura was continuously rising.

    Ye Xuanji had actually had a breakthrough during this critical moment of battle.

    He had advanced from the Great Saint Intermediate Stage to the Great Saint Late Stage.

 Chapter 575 - 575: Five-Clawed Golden Dragon

    "It''s not over yet!" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ye Xuanji burst out from the bottom of the sea, his vital energy burning to its extreme, unleashing the aura of the Late Stage Great Saint, a mere mortal standing defiant before the majestic mountain-like dragon.

    Ye Xuanji''s robes fluttered, still exuding an air of the refined daoist immortal; his body emitted a crackling sound, mana surging, with bursts of light overflowing continuously.

    "I didn''t expect you to break through," Xi Long said, his eyes emitting a faint essence qi. "However, it''s a pity that this general has been at the Peak of the Supreme Saint realm for many years. Even if you''ve broken through to the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, you still can''t withstand me. Not to mention, you are only at the Late Stage Great Saint Cultivation Level now."

    Xi Long was incredibly arrogant and conceited, a pride innate to him as an ancient otherworldly dragon.

    "Xuan Ji knows that he can''t defeat you. If the young master really wanted to suppress you, he would''ve done it already. Having me take action is just to use you for practice," Ye Xuanji casually stated, his body brimming with fighting spirit.

    "You... how arrogant!"

    "On the verge of death, yet still flaunting your verbal strength!"

    Xi Long''s expression turned cold, his gaze piercing; one could tell by his eyes, imbued with a murderous aura, that he had become somewhat enraged.

    "Since you want to practice, be careful not to get killed instead!"

    Xi Long roared, his body unfolding, his continuous mountain range-like physique undulating within the clouds of the void, opening his huge maw and spewing out a stream of red, magma-like Dragon Breath that enveloped Ye Xuanji.

    Ye Xuanji, seeing this, remained calm and composed as he formed seal gestures with his hands.

    "Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Palm!"

    A gigantic Yin-Yang symbol emerged in front of Ye Xuanji''s chest.

    Within the Yin-Yang symbol, black and white intertwined, a mighty life force and a terrifying death qi entwining, creating a fearsome vacuum around the Yin-Yang symbol, devouring the life around it.

    "Retreat quickly!"

    The many Sea Beasts surrounding the Crossing Boat were continuously swallowed by the void, their blood spraying across the sky. Finally, some Sea Beasts reacted, shouting loudly.

    The further one cultivated, the more earth-shattering each breakthrough in strength became. Previously, during Ye Xuanji''s fierce battle with Xi Long, these Sea Beasts were still able to endure the aftermath of the battle.

    Now that Ye Xuanji had broken through to the Late Stage Great Saint, the aftermath of their intense battle and this display of Divine Skills felt many times stronger.

    The surrounding Sea Beasts retreated one after another, leaving a large open area in this part of the world.

    "Suppress!"

    The Yin-Yang symbol protected everyone above Ye Xuanji''s head, the vacuum formed by the life-death energies constantly scoured Xi Long''s scales.

    "Boom, boom, boom!"

    In just a few breaths, the fierce battle between the two turned into a dazzling ball of light, accompanied by terrifying explosions that resembled the shattering of divine mountains and the crumbling of the earth, as if heralding the end of the world, a horrifying spectacle to behold.

    Xi Long''s physical body was formidable, each of his attacks possessing the might to suppress the heavens.

    Ye Xuanji did not meet force with force; his Divine Skills kept coming, with Dharma Patterns emerging around his body, relying on the Heavenly Machine Body Technique to contend with the opponent.

    "Crack!"

    Suddenly, a faint sound rang out, a piece of scale fell from Xi Long''s body, a drop of fresh blood spilling out.

    "What!"

    The many Sea Beasts watching from a distance were stunned by this scene.

    "The Great General is injured!"

    "The Great General has actually been injured!"

    Off in the distance, a Flood Dragon spoke indifferently, "The Great General has risen to power in just eighty thousand years. During these eighty thousand years, the Great General has fought in wars to the north and south, expanding the territory of Stormwind Kingdom by millions of miles, and even conquered the Sea Divine Pavilion.

    Although the Great General has been injured before, he has never been wounded by a cultivator of a lower realm."

    "This Human Cultivator has actually managed to cut through the Great General''s physical body!"

    Another Sea Beast also said from a distance, "This old man is finished, the Great General won''t let him die so easily!"

    Xi Long''s eyes blazed with anger, "Human Cultivator, you seek death, daring to injure my Physical Body!"

    Xi Long was truly furious; it had been a long time since he had known the taste of bleeding, and now he had been stripped of a scale by a Human Cultivator who was an entire Realm below him.

    To him, this was a humiliation of the highest order.

    "Die!"

    Xi Long''s body continuously shrunk, and at the same time, a volcanic crater opened above his head, bursting forth with cyan light, as a Tri-pronged Trident emitting an aura of profound indifference and coolness emerged.

    "Kill!"

    Xi Long''s Physical Body had shrunk to only thirty meters in length; his claws transformed into palms, wielding the Tri-pronged Trident.

    Rage filled the heavens, the Trident erupted with a radiance of ten thousand zhang, threatening to pierce through the azure sky.

    This was a Supreme Dao Artifact left by a Great Emperor, boundlessly terrifying, containing the intense will of an Emperor, capable of sundering heaven and earth.

    Xi Long stabbed forcefully, aiming skyward, his Divine Power breaking the boundaries of heaven and earth; he caused the sky to crumble, space continuously fracturing, while Great Dao Rune Patterns emerged endlessly, squeezing towards the Crossing Boat.

    This was a divine might capable of splitting open the heavens, inheriting the indomitable will of the former Emperor of Sea Beasts.

    Just in that instant, the world seemed to collapse, as if some terrifying existence lay within the vast ocean; the water churned with giant waves, submerging everyone within.

    "Suppress!"

    Xi Long shouted ferociously, utilizing his Supreme Divine Abilities and the Supreme Dao Artifact; his Physical Body melded with the heavens and the earth, the brilliance of this world soaring into the sky, a dreadful suppressive force bearing down upon the Crossing Boat.

    Although the Crossing Boat was an unparalleled Magic Artifact, at this moment, it fell from the void into the vast ocean with a "thud".

    The Crossing Boat could no longer withstand the full fury of Xi Long''s terrifying suppressive force, and was forcefully suppressed by him.

    Ye Xuanji, in that very moment, plummeted rapidly, landing atop the Crossing Boat, both hands supporting the Taiji Moon Wheel, which enveloped the entire Crossing Boat within its protection.

    The terrifying Divine Abilities pressed down upon the Taiji Moon Wheel, then transferred to him, his face turning as red as blood while his Physical Body emitted cracking sounds, indicating his bones were continuously breaking.

    Xi Long became serious; he struck with all his might, instantly revealing the disparity in strength between them. After all, Ye Xuanji''s Cultivation Level was an entire great Realm lower than his opponent''s.

    "As expected, once the Great General makes his move in full force, these people can''t withstand even a single exchange."

    From a distance, many Sea Beasts felt relieved.

    This battle was soon coming to an end.

    "Enough play, that''s it for now!"

    Xi Long''s expression was dark; this ant had injured him, shaming him intolerably; he could not allow the two to die so easily.

    "Are there no other Sea Beasts in Stormwind Kingdom now? A mere insect at the Supreme Saint Late Stage, daring to be so insolent before this young master."

    Qinchuan''s indifferent voice sounded.

    "What are you, trash? One breath from this young master would scatter your Spirit, shatter your Soul, break your True Spirit, and yet you dare to spout big words," Xi Long roared in anger.

    "Suppress!"

    He shouted decisively, extended a huge claw towards the Taiji Moon Wheel above Ye Xuanji''s head.

    Xi Long''s claw carried an inexorable suppressive force, fierce and unmatched.

    Just as his claw was about to strike, at that moment, something unexpected happened.

    "Whoo!"

    As the two battled fiercely, the world shook, and the sea heaved with terrifying waves. Yet, in an instant, everything calmed.

    The raging waves were as though forcefully suppressed by someone, and the entire vast ocean instantly became tranquil.

    The next moment, in the tranquil sea surface, suddenly split apart.

 Chapter 576 - 576 Xi Feng

    ```

    Specks of golden light spilled from the crack.

    As the crack grew larger, the beam of golden light became more intense.

    Finally, the sea''s surface completely split open.

    "Roar¡ª"

    A five-clawed golden dragon burst forth from the crevice, soaring into the sky.

    "That is..."

    "That is a five-clawed golden dragon with the bloodline of an ancient divine dragon!"

    Among the Sea Clan, the Dragon Clan reigned supreme, with divine dragons standing out amongst the many dragon kinds. The imperceptible aura of majesty exuded by the five-clawed golden dragon caused countless sea beasts to prostrate themselves and fall into the sea.

    At that moment, Xi Long''s expression changed dramatically, filled with shock: "Isn''t that the one from Stormwind Kingdom?"

    It withdrew its divine skills and approached the divine dragon with the utmost respect.

    "Xi Long pays respect to the elder."

    However,

    The five-clawed golden dragon paid no heed to Xi Long. Its golden eyes coldly beheld Xi Long as it made its way straight toward Qinchuan on the deck.

    "What does the elder intend to do?"

    Xi Long shivered under the other''s glacial gaze, feeling as though he''d fallen into an ice cave, his heart filled with unease and trepidation.

    "Could it be that the elder is also after these two people?"

    Not just Xi Long, many distant sea beasts were also curious.

    The five-clawed golden dragon shrank in size, transforming into human size. In front of the astonished eyes of Xi Long and the other sea beasts, the five-clawed golden dragon respectfully bowed to Qinchuan.

    "Xi Feng pays his respects to the elder!"

    "Ah?"

    The sea beasts from afar burst into an uproar upon witnessing this.

    "What''s happening?"

    "How can we sea beasts grovel before a human cultivator?"

    "Above all, this human cultivator is merely a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm!"

    At that moment, the purple jiao among the many sea beasts was particularly shocked, because he had clearly heard.

    The five-clawed golden dragon referred to itself as Xi Feng.

    "How is that possible?!"

    "Xi Feng the elder, that''s actually Xi Feng the elder." Others might not know Xi Feng, but the purple jiao, having long followed Xi Long, was aware.

    "He is the legendary figure from Stormwind Kingdom, whose cultivation level has already reached that of a Demon Emperor, standing as one of the top existences within the entire Stormwind Kingdom."

    "Xi Feng the elder, how could he call this young human kid an elder?"

    As the sea beasts continued to watch, they saw Qinchuan not only calmly receiving Xi Feng''s respectful bow but also giving him a sidelong glance.

    Qinchuan''s expression was cold as he said indifferently, "Hmph, Xi Feng, you''ve finally deigned to show yourself. This young master thought you, the little dragon, were dead!"

    Xi Feng shuddered under Qinchuan''s gaze, realizing Qinchuan was angry. In a trembling voice, he said, "Elder, Xi Long has acted brazenly and dared to anger the elder. May I ask how he should be dealt with?"

    "Hmph, have you forgotten the pact made at the beginning of Stormwind Kingdom''s rise?"

    Qinchuan''s piercing gaze locked onto Xi Feng and Xi Long. Without dwelling on Xi Long''s transgression, he asked emotionlessly.

    "Xi Long, come here! What exactly happened?"

    Xi Feng still did not understand the reason behind this.

    Xi Long raised an eyebrow, his form undergoing an illusion transformation to shrink in size, and whispered in transmission, "Elder, this youngster is merely a little human cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm, why do you..."

    ```

    "With my Dragon Transformation Realm, suppressing you will be more than easy!"

    Qinchuan snickered coldly.

    "What, you, how could you possibly..."

    Xi Long was shaken, his eyes flickering with incredulous doubt.

    He was clearly communicating with Grand Senior Xi Feng through transmitted voice, so how could this youngster hear it?

    "You bastard, how dare you doubt!" Xi Feng roared angrily, his dragon claw swung out, capturing Xi Long in his large hand effortlessly and tossing him onto the deck like a trivial thing ¡ª a Supreme Saint Late Stage ancient mythical dragon, easily subdued by him.

    Xi Feng broke out in a cold sweat, wishing he could tear Xi Long, the bastard, to pieces alive.

    He cursed incessantly in his heart: "Whom did you have to provoke? Of all people, why did you provoke this god of slaughter? Even if you didn''t know his identity, did you not see how respectfully I treated this god of slaughter? And yet you dared to doubt."

    "Senior, what exactly has Xi Long done to infuriate you so?" Xi Long knew that Xi Feng was seriously angry. The will of the Great Emperor weighed down on him, making it hard for him to breathe, and he asked in gasps. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Since General Xi Long has forgotten, this young master shall remind you, what is the first admonition of the Stormwind Kingdom?"

    When Xi Feng heard this, he immediately realized and gripped Xi Long in his dragon claw, angrily saying, "You went to the Dongju Continent?"

    "Senior! I... I... I didn''t, no!"

    "I... I just killed a few cultivators crossing from Dongju Continent to Nanchi Continent!"

    Xi Long''s face turned beet red as he stammered out his words.

    "Hmph, was it truly just a killing? Didn''t you lure these cultivators over here?" Ye Xuanji guessed something and said indifferently from the side.

    "You miserable thing!"

    Xi Feng''s Divine Sense swept over the Crossing Boat and detected the residual Qi of the Shark People Clan aboard; he instantly guessed the reason. It must have been that Xi Long had sent people to Dongju Continent to entice cultivators, then ambushed and killed them as they passed through Stormwind Kingdom.

    In fact, such deeds were not unusual; under ordinary circumstances, Xi Feng, knowing this, would have turned a blind eye,

    But he had never expected that Xi Long, with his unfortunate luck, would encounter Qinchuan and the others.

    "The foremost admonition of Stormwind Kingdom is to forge everlasting friendship with the land-dwelling Human Race and not to invade each other. As a Great General, you deliberately committed this act, showing utter disregard for Stormwind Kingdom."

    "Those who violate the admonition, die!"

    Xi Feng''s Great Emperor''s will surged into Xi Long''s body and before Xi Long could react, he was instantly slain.

    "Senior... how could you..."

    Xi Long''s true dragon spirit floated out, looking at Xi Feng with disbelief.

    Even in his death, he could not understand why his kin, an old ancestor, would favor the Human Race and kill him out of the blue.

    Even if he lured and killed Human Cultivators, what was the big deal? If he had killed Qinchuan and the others, wouldn''t that mean no outsiders would know?

    The many Sea Beasts in the distance were equally shocked, tumultuous waves churning in their hearts.

    "The Great General is dead!"

    Xi Feng soared into the sky, his body covering the entire azure heavens, his thunderous voice echoing across the seas.

    "Let me remind you once more, all Sea Beasts of the Stormwind Kingdom are forbidden from stepping out of the Stormy Seas and must not provoke Human Cultivators on their own accord, or else you will end up like Xi Long!"

    Xi Feng''s voice spread across the entire Stormy Sea.

    The remaining nine Great Generals throughout the Stormwind Kingdom, their eyes gleaming, turned towards this direction.

    "Xi Long is dead! The reason is for provoking Human Cultivators."

    A few days later, the details of the conflict between Xi Long and Qinchuan''s group spread to the nine Great Generals.

    All of them speculated about the identities of Qinchuan and his companions.

    The nine Great Generals sent people to inquire in all directions, but eventually, the Imperial Family sent people to warn them: "You must not continue to inquire; pretend this never happened."

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan and the others had been flying over the Stormy Seas for an entire month.

    Within the borders of Stormwind Kingdom, there were Ancient Sects under the sea. Guided by Xi Feng, Qinchuan and his companions traversed through the Ancient Sect''s underwater portal, which greatly reduced their travel time.

    What originally required three months of voyage from Dongju Continent to Nanchi Continent, now took only a month and a half, and the four of them could already see the outline of the Nanchi Continent''s land.

 Chapter 577 - 577: Ancient Rumors

    That day, Qinchuan and the others were in quiet cultivation when a sudden tremor outside the Crossing Boat caused its speed to slow down.

    Ji Huo''er and the rest promptly exited their rooms.

    "Wow, we''ve finally arrived!"

    Ji Huo''er leaped for joy. Staying in the room for dozens of days straight had nearly suffocated her.

    As the Crossing Boat docked, Qinchuan put away the Magic Artifact.

    He then glanced at the sky, where the sun was setting, and darkness was about to fall.

    "We should find a place to rest for the night and set out again tomorrow," he said.

    Not far from where everyone had docked was a city.

    "Lindong City!"

    As they flew toward the city, Ji Huo''er could make out the three large characters etched on the city gate and couldn''t help but read them aloud.

    "The city names in Nanchi Continent and Dongju Continent are quite interesting. In Dongju Continent, it''s called Redview City, and here in Nanchi Continent, it''s Lindong City; they''re like a pair of lovers watching over each other."

    Ling Xian''er smiled gracefully, her figure ethereal, radiating a misty light, while brilliance flowed in her eyes.

    "Xian''er, you''re right. The naming of these two cities does indeed have its origins," Qinchuan said with a slight smile.

    "What origins?"

    Upon hearing this, Ji Huo''er''s big eyes rolled curiously.

    "Take a good look at this Lindong City and the mountain behind it. What does it remind you of?" Qinchuan gestured towards the distance.

    Ji Huo''er and the others looked far and wide, no longer focusing on just the city, but taking in the entire landscape.

    "Eh! The divine mountain behind this city looks like a person sitting cross-legged, gazing into the distance towards the east." Ji Huo''er found the hidden secret and exclaimed in surprise.

    "Correct. According to legend, this is none other than the transformation of an Ancient goddess''s body."

    Realizing there must be a story behind the legend, Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled as she looked at Qinchuan, waiting for him to continue.

    Qinchuan did not keep them in suspense and went on, "It''s a long story, and it''s also related to Ancient Times. Many things even I cannot discern as true or false.

    In Ancient Times, when Heaven and Earth first opened and the Era began, the Human Race had not yet taken control of the world, and the entire Divine Wilderness Continent was a paradise for the ancient clans."

    At that time, among the hundred clans, the four most powerful were the Divine, Demon, Ghost, and Demon Races. The quartet frequently waged great wars over the continent''s resources.

    In the early days of Heaven and Earth, the Divine Ability powers of the four major races were unimaginable, and their conflicts often resulted in the shattering of the Divine Wilderness Continent, bringing calamity to the other clans.

    Back then, the most grandiose and tragic war involved all four races, and it blasted the entire Divine Wilderness Continent into four parts, creating the Four Great Continents we know today. Even the sky was tilted by the impact, leading to the sun''s current rise in the east and set in the west.

    It was because of this war that fragments of the world scattered everywhere, eventually forming what are now known as the Myriad Heavens and Worlds." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan narrated as they entered the city.

    "His Divine Sense swept through the entirety of Lindong City, and as expected, the city had completely changed. The familiar faces and objects from the past were nowhere to be seen."

    "Let''s head to the inn first."

    Ji Huo''er followed closely beside Qinchuan and chattered, "Big brother, please continue with the story. Does this great war among the four tribes have anything to do with Lindong City and Redview City?"

    Qinchuan continued, "During that war, heaven and earth underwent changes, and even the Heavenly Dao was affected due to the extreme energy fluctuations of the four great tribes. As a result, one of the paths of the Heavenly Dao vanished.

    There were originally fifty paths of the Heavenly Dao, but now only forty-nine remain. This caused the Heavenly Dao to be utterly infuriated. Under its direct intervention, the Underworld and the Upper Realm were created, and rules were descended to forcefully relocate the four great tribes from the Divine Wilderness Continent to the Underworld and the Upper Realm.

    The Underworld was barren, the Upper Realm vast. In their struggle for dominion over both realms, the four great tribes engaged in one final battle on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    This battle was about the future of each race. All factions used every method at their disposal, and the war was more brutal than any before it. The Demon Race and the other demon clans met their demise, the Divine Race suppressed the Ghost Race, and chased them into the Spiritually barren lands of the Underworld.

    However, while the Divine Race chased the Ghost Race into the Underworld, the barrier between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Underworld was still unstable, allowing the Ghost Race to invade the Upper Realm at any time via the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Therefore, to completely trap the Ghost Race within the Underworld, the Divine Race dispatched great gods to guard the exits of both barriers."

    Upon hearing this, Ling Xian''er had already somewhat guessed the reason behind it.

    Her eyes shimmered, and she spoke with a delicate voice, "Could it be that the two great gods of the Divine Race who guarded Dongju Continent and Nanchi Continent were a pair of lovers?"

    Qinchuan nodded and said, "That''s right. Back then, the gods guarding Dongju Continent and Nanchi Continent were called Qi Mountain and Tu Mountain respectively. Qi Mountain, while resisting the invasion of the Ghost Race, was overpowered. Seeing that the Ghost Race was about to break through the barrier, at the critical moment, Qi Mountain turned into a path of the Heavenly Dao and merged with the barrier, completely sealing Dongju Continent''s barrier.

    Upon hearing the news, Tu Mountain, overwhelmed with grief and anger, also transformed into a rule and fused with the barrier, sealing off the passageway between the Underworld and the Divine Wilderness Continent. The two great gods of the Divine Race completely sealed off the Ghost Race''s passage.

    After their deaths, their divine bodies transformed into mountains that stood tall, facing each other from afar.

    Although the two great gods did this to prevent the Ghost Race from using the Divine Wilderness Continent as a route to attack the Upper Realm, it also spared the Divine Wilderness Continent from further harassment by the Ghost Race. In later generations, the Human Race under the Divine Race rose from amongst the Wan Clans. The Human Race built two cities on the lands where the two great gods had transformed, in memory of the two ancient gods, which became the Redview City and Lindong City of today."

    "What a touching pair of lovers," Ji Huo''er sniffed, quite moved, but then she quickly changed the subject, "Big brother, since these divine mountains are the transformed bodies of gods, do you think there might be a legacy of the Divine Race within the mountains?"

    True to Ji Huo''er''s nature, she could not separate herself from the thought of treasure.

    Qinchuan gave her a sidelong glance.

    "This rumor is not a secret; ancient Cultivators have turned those two divine mountains upside down ages ago. Not to mention a legacy of the divine, you couldn''t even dig out a Mysterious Crystal now."

    "What a pity!" Ji Huo''er sighed once again.

    "Young master mentioned that the Ghost Race was suppressed in the Underworld and the Divine Race went to the Upper Realm. Do these two races still truly exist?" Ling Xian''er asked.

    "The Divine Race has already gone extinct," Qinchuan spoke as he walked.

    "The Divine Race has gone extinct?"

    "If the Divine Race was so powerful, how could they have gone extinct?" Ling Xian''er''s eyes rippled as she asked earnestly.

    "I don''t know," Qinchuan shook his head. "Because the Upper Realm was practically the Divine Race''s private domain, after the Human Race ascended from the Divine Wilderness Continent, they hesitated for a long time before daring to break through the constraints to visit the Divine Realm."

    "Later, when a Cultivator among the Human Race named Ji Wuming broke through the barrier to the Upper Realm, he found upon his arrival that the entire Divine Realm was peaceful, and the Divine Race had long since vanished.

    The strongest race that had emerged victorious over demons and monsters during the Ancient Times had thus silently perished. Even the manner of their extinction is unknown to anyone."

    "What about the lineage of the Ghost Race?" Ji Huo''er, having recovered from her lament over the lack of divine legacy, asked curiously.

 Chapter 578 - 578 Immortal

    "The Ghost Race still possesses an intact bloodline and heritage," Qinchuan nodded as he spoke, but in the next moment, his tone shifted, and he continued.

    "However, within the Underworld, the Spiritual Energy Mysterious Crystals are scarce. Since the time the Ancient Ghost Clan concluded their natural lifespan, the descendants of the Ghost Race have been in decline, generation after generation.

    Now, within the Underworld, the mightiest Ghost Emperor is merely on par with a Heavenly God, and their aptitude has deteriorated to that of the Human Race, long since losing the glory of the Ancient Ghost Clan."

    Qinchuan said this while glancing unintentionally yet intentionally at Ye Shiyi.

    This was also one of the aspects of him that Qinchuan was curious about.

    After the two Great Gods incarnated and metamorphosed the rules, the Ghost Race was eternally confined to the Underworld, and not even the Ancient Ghost Clan could break through the barriers. After hundreds of millions of years, the Ghost Race has long been in decline.

    How did the bloodline of the Ghost Race manage to spread to the Divine Wilderness Continent?

    "Did the Ancient Ghost Clan also have a lifespan limit?" A gleam of insight flashed in Ye Xuanji''s eyes as he picked up on the key point in Qinchuan''s words.

    In his memory, the clans of Ancient Times, capable of destroying heavens and shattering worlds, were immortal beings.

    How could such existences still be shackled by the bonds of lifespan?

    "Under the Heavenly Dao, death is the fairest constraint upon all beings and clans." Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan looked up at the azure sky as if attempting to see through the vast Heavenly Dao.

    "Even the Ancient Divine Clan and Ghost Race cannot escape the sanctions of reincarnation. It''s just that the lifespan of gods, demons, ghosts, and spirits of the various ancient clans is generally longer, commonly living up to several tens of millions of years, and possibly even up to a hundred million years. Compared to the Human Race''s million-year lifespan limitation, it is much stronger."

    "The Human Race can live up to one million years at most?" Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er asked in unison, as they too were concerned about their own lifespans.

    The two of them from the Thousand Fox Mountain Fox Clan were a unique existence. Though called the Fox Clan, they had already completed intermarriage with the Human Race in Ancient Times, which is why their lineage has been passed down in human form.

    Strictly speaking, their lineage is also considered under the Human Race.

    The things Qinchuan spoke of today were known to few in the Divine Wilderness Continent but were common knowledge in the Divine Realm. He had nothing to hide, speaking freely and continuing.

    "Cultivators from the Divine Wilderness Continent that cultivate to the Great Emperor Realm can generally live up to two hundred thousand years, whereas those above in the Divine Realm that cultivate to the Divine Emperor Level can have up to a million years of lifespan."

    "The longest recorded human lifespan is that of the Green Lotus Divine Emperor from ten million years ago and the Jie Tian Divine Emperor from thirty million years ago; both lived for a full three million years."

    The lifespan of these two exceeded all of Qinchuan''s nine cycles of reincarnation combined.

    Over his nine cycles of life, including the dormant periods of reincarnation, Qinchuan lived a million years from his second to his eighth life, and another million years in his first life. By any account, he has now lived only two hundred years in his current life.

    "In this world, is there a method for eternal life?"

    Ye Xuanji sighed with countless emotions.

    They cultivated for a lifetime pursuing the limits of strength, fighting against the ravages of time, even once aspiring to seek immortality in the Divine Realm. Now having heard that even in the Divine Realm there is no method for everlasting life, he couldn''t help but lament.

    "Immortality?"

    Qinchuan also momentarily lost in thought, plunged into a sea of memories.

    After a long pause, he said lightly, "Perhaps there is."

    "People in the Divine Realm have discovered Ancient Books left by the Ancient Divine Clan which mentioned that one aspect of the Heavenly Dao that disappeared evolved into a completely new Dao.

    If one could touch this brand-new Dao, they would enter a completely new Realm, called ''Immortal''"

    "Immortal!"

    Upon hearing this word, Ji Huo, Ye Xuanji, and the others felt a mysterious throbbing flash through their minds, causing their bodies to tremble.

    As they were speaking, Qinchuan and the others had already arrived in front of an inn.

    "Enough talk, it''s useless. None of you should harbor unrealistic ambitions. Focus on your cultivation with peace of mind. By following this young master, there will come a day when you will be able to break through the limitations of the Divine Wilderness Continent and ascend to the Divine Realm."

    After finishing his words, Qinchuan went into the inn without paying any further attention to his companions.

    The Dao Hearts of people like Ji Huo''er were touched, and they looked at Qinchuan with even more reverence and shock.

    Just now, they had heard about the ancient secrets and the shackles on the lifespan of the Human Race, as well as the existence of the Immortal Path. The Dao Hearts of each person had been deeply moved. Qinchuan''s final simple remark once again solidified everyone''s Dao Heart.

    The innkeeper had already reached the Dao Palace Realm in his cultivation level. Seeing Qinchuan and the others enter, their robust and pure qi on display, he hurried over with a beaming smile.

    "I want five of your best rooms!"

    Qinchuan glanced around the inn and saw that it was decorated with numerous Heavenly Treasures Materials, emitting a faint spiritual energy and scent.

    "Five rooms?" The innkeeper looked Qinchuan and his party up and down, finally resting his gaze on Ye Shiyi and Ji Huo''er. He said, "Guests, you must be from out of town, aren''t you?"

    "Indeed, it''s our first time here. What about it?"

    Qinchuan replied impassively.

    "That''s right, I suggest you don''t rent five rooms."

    "Why?" Ye Xuanji asked indifferently.

    "Because Lindong City has been unsafe recently. Children have been going missing frequently," the innkeeper said in a low voice.

    "Children missing? Kidnapped?" Qinchuan frowned, his first thought being that some evil cultivator was abducting children for their blood to practice cultivation.

    "That''s right, these disappearances of children are random. Some are from ordinary families, and some are offspring of cultivators. Just a few days ago, the child of the Qingfeng Sect Leader who lives a hundred miles east of the city disappeared.

    You should know that the Qingfeng Sect Leader has reached the Great Saint Intermediate Stage. It''s truly audacious that even he would be targeted," the innkeeper shook his head and sighed.

    Hearing this, Qinchuan dismissed his previous suspicion. Evil cultivators, despised and hunted by cultivators worldwide, would not risk abducting a Sect Leader''s child if they were targeting ordinary children for their blood.

    The innkeeper continued, "However, there''s a strange pattern. All these missing children have one thing in common: they all disappeared at night while sleeping alone.

    If there are adults around the children when they go to bed at night, whether they are cultivators or ordinary people, the children are sure to be safe and sound."

    "Truly bizarre!" Ye Xuanji''s brows were tightly knit.

    To break into a Sect and take children from under the nose of a Great Saint Intermediate Stage without alerting anyone, the perpetrator must be no ordinary individual. Logically, they shouldn''t fear ordinary people.

    "So, I suggest you take three rooms instead," said the innkeeper.

    "Why should we take three rooms when there are clearly five of us? Even leaving aside one child, wouldn''t we still require four rooms?" Ji Huo''er asked, looking around in confusion.

    Qinchuan, Ye Xuanji, and Ling Xian''er all turned their gaze towards her simultaneously.

    Although Ji Huo''er was quite advanced in her cultivation level, she was petite and still appeared to be a young girl. At first glance, she seemed not much taller than Ye Shiyi.

    Realizing what had happened, Ji Huo''er burst out protestingly, "Ah, ah, ah, I''m not a child anymore!"

    "Alright, three rooms it is." Qinchuan spoke at this moment, holding back laughter, which attracted more protests from Ji Huo''er.

 Chapter 579 - 579: 579

    Qinchuan had come to the Nanchi Continent to retrieve the Heavenly Treasures Materials from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, and after obtaining the heavenly genius treasures, he would have to hurry back to Tianqing City.

    Initially, with the death of the many Divine Envoys behind the three ancient kingdoms, those powers from the Upper Realm would surely not rest easy and might strike back at any time.

    He did not wish to delay in this place over some trivial matters.

    In the end, that night, Ye Xuanji and Ye Shiyi shared one room, and Huo''er and Xian''er shared another.

    The night passed uneventfully.

    On the second day, just as dawn broke, Qinchuan was still meditating quietly when a clamor arose outside the room.

    Qinchuan focused and listened intently, only to hear someone shouting.

    "Not good!"

    "Not good!"

    "The Young Master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect has gone missing!"

    In Nanchi Continent, unlike in Dongju Continent with its four revered ancient kingdoms, the structure is somewhat different.

    For countless years, not a single kingdom had emerged in Nanchi Continent; across the entire continent super sects stood tall.

    Sects governed the territories they controlled, whether towns or mysterious crystals, veins all belonged to the corresponding sects.

    The Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was a super sect that oversaw Lindong City and the tens of thousands of miles surrounding it.

    Now that the Young Master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect had vanished in Lindong City, the entire city had been thrown into turmoil.

    The Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, a sect so esteemed it possessed a Quasi-Emperor, had a child coveted by others.

    At the same time, several figures of cultivators emerged from the city and sped away in all directions.

    Following that, Qinchuan felt a vast Divine Sense spreading across the sky, probing into every area within the city.

    That Divine Sense was domineering and aggressive, surging into Qinchuan''s room without restraint.

    "The child you are looking for is not here; please leave."

    The other party''s child had gone missing, and they were desperate to find them. Qinchuan merely prevented the other''s Divine Sense from entering but did not harm them.

    "Where did this reckless fool come from to dare obstruct the elder ancestor?" the Divine Sense roared. Waves of oppressive force came crashing in, attempting to overwhelm forcefully. The other''s Divine Sense did not ease up because of Qinchuan''s forbearance; instead, it became more aggressive.

    "Get lost!"

    Qinchuan''s expression turned cold, the Emperor Soul within him opened its eyes, a blazing golden light shot out from his golden pupils, carrying an unrivaled Asura''s murderous intent.

    Qinchuan had already given the other party enough face, but since they did not know when to stop, he was naturally not going to be polite.

    The golden light burst forth, instantly the sprawling Divine Sense in the void seemed to be scorched by the Heavenly Fire, emitting a series of "sizzling" loud sounds.

    The majestic Divine Sense that covered Lindong City instantly completely withdrew.

    "Hmm?"

    At the central highest building in Lindong City, an old man spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

    Qinchuan''s simple Divine Soul Technique had inflicted severe damage to his soul.

    "Who is this person? Why does he possess such a powerful soul?"

    The old man''s face turned ashen, filled with shock and uncertainty, he swallowed a Treasure Pill while he healed his wounds and pondered.

    "This youngster, clearly just in the Dragon Transformation Realm, what on earth could he possess to injure my soul?"

    At that moment, the old man''s eyes gleamed with a brilliant light.

    "Could it be¡­"

    The noise on the streets grew louder and more people were awakened.

    At this time, Qinchuan and his group had already left the inn and were making their way outside the city walls.

    "Stop there!"

    As soon as the five of them arrived at the city gate, they were blocked by a cultivator with a majestic aura who thundered, "The Third Elder has ordered that no one is allowed to leave the city!"

    The Third Elder is a Supreme Saint Expert of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect stationed in Lindong City.

    The young master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was only twelve years old and had recently arrived in Lindong City to awaken the Flame Dragon Precious Body.

    The Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was naturally well aware of the recent crisis in Lindong City, but they were confident that no one would dare to target them, so they did not take it seriously.

    Little did they know that just two days later, the young master disappeared without a trace.

    After discovering the young master''s disappearance, the Third Elder immediately sent out powerful cultivators to seal off the entire city, allowing entry but not exit.

    "We need to leave the city, please step aside!" Ye Xuanji declared with an aura like a rainbow. His cultivation level of a Great Saint in the late stage was revealed, the mysterious air circulating around him, holy and pure.

    "Hm? Who are you, and do you not understand what I said? The city has been sealed, and no one is allowed to leave!"

    The cultivator before them was built like a mountain, a formidable presence across the city gate, barring Qin Chuan and the others. Great Dao rune patterns circled around his waist, clearly indicating the cultivation level of a Great Saint in the intermediate stage.

    "Get out of the way!"

    A hint of coldness flashed in Ye Xuanji''s eyes as mana roiled and he swept out his sleeve.

    With a "bang," the Great Saint at the intermediate stage was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the city wall. Embedded in the shape of a large letter, his eyes were filled with disbelief.

    The disappearance of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s young master had turned Lindong City upside down, and crowds had already gathered in the streets.

    The conflict involving Ye Xuanji immediately caught everyone''s attention.

    "Who is that person? To actually dare to strike a follower from the Flame Dragon Holy Land in Lindong City?"

    Surprise marked the faces of cultivators within the city.

    "I don''t know, but it seems his cultivation level is not low; it looks like he has already reached the Great Saint in the late stage," a Holy said in a low voice after seeing through Ye Xuanji''s cultivation level.

    "Great Saint in the late stage, no wonder he was able to defeat the Tenth Elder. However, it''s a pity. This is Lindong City, and even a Great Saint in the late stage is not allowed to run wild here."

    Another cultivator from the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect spoke coldly, with a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.

    Meanwhile, countless disciples from the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect surged from all around, encircling Ye Xuanji and his four companions.

    "Bold villains, to dare to run wild on the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s turf, do you wish for death?"

    Among the many cultivators, the strongest was merely at the realm of a Holy, but facing Ye Xuanji, a Great Saint in the late stage, they showed not the slightest hint of fear, their voices stern and severe.

    In Lindong City, the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect is the supreme existence, and no one is to provoke them.

    "I have no time to waste with you. Move aside now, or end up like him," Ye Xuanji glanced at the severely wounded Tenth Elder on the ground and said indifferently.

    "Arrogant! Take him down!" a Holy from the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect said coldly.

    Just as a conflict was about to erupt between the two sides, a dazzling light shot out from the center of Lindong City.

    An immense aura soared through the void, like a brilliant ball of Divine Fire, unrivaled.

    "It''s the Third Elder!"

    "The Third Elder has come!"

    The people from the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect recognized the newcomer and rejoiced.

    "Humph, now that the Third Elder is here, let''s see how you keep being arrogant," someone said.

    Like lightning, the brilliant arc swiftly landed atop the city wall. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    From his elevated position, the Third Elder looked down at the five people below.

    Yet his gaze ultimately lingered on Qin Chuan and Ye Xuanji.

    He had immediately discerned that Qin Chuan was the linchpin of the group, and Ye Xuanji possessed the highest cultivation level amongst the five.

    "Which Sect''s Saint Heir or Young Master are these?" At this moment, he had already assumed that Qin Chuan was a Saint Heir or Young Master from a super sect.

    Moreover, he clearly recognized that Qin Chuan was the one who had injured his Divine Sense. He became even more certain that Qin Chuan and his companions were no ordinary people.

    "This youngster must possess a Divine Soul Supreme Treasure!"

    The Third Elder''s thoughts surged like a tide; just now, his Divine Sense had spread out and was actually injured by a cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm, immediately making him think of a Divine Soul Supreme Treasure.

 Chapter 580 - 580: This Young Master Dislikes

    "Who are you? Why have you harmed our sect''s disciples without cause?"

    The Third Elder pondered while he spoke out interrogatively.

    He had thought for a long time but ultimately could not figure out where these few people were from. He knew about all the famous surrounding sects and clearly, there wasn''t anyone like Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji among them.

    "Where I come from is none of your business, but if you don''t clear the way and let us leave the city, I''m afraid the next time I take action, it won''t be just injuries," Qinchuan replied slowly from beneath the city walls, his words laden with an unquestionable and defiant dominance.

    Qinchuan had also recognized the Third Elder; he clearly saw a trace of greed flash in the elder''s eyes.

    He understood what the Third Elder was plotting.

    "How arrogant can this kid be?" Qinchuan''s words incited a boiling outcry and backlash among the surrounding disciples of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect.

    "The Third Elder is a Supreme Saint Early Stage powerhouse, and yet he dares to speak to him like that?" A cultivator frowned, not understanding where Qinchuan''s confidence came from.

    "This kid won''t live long," another cultivator commented indifferently, speaking coldly.

    "Scoundrel!"

    A fierce glint flashed in the Third Elder''s eyes.

    He raised his hand, and around him, countless fiery Divine Flames blazed passionately, densely packed, and then transformed into a flaming phoenix spreading its wings, charging towards Qinchuan, Ye Xuanji, and the others.

    Flame Phoenix Art!

    This phoenix burned to the extreme in the void, radiating with Divine Flame, its light exceptionally dazzling and brilliant.

    Formidable Great Dao Rune Patterns gathered together, as if an ancient phoenix had truly descended, possessing unmatched power.

    "This is the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s foundational Divine Skill, the Flame Phoenix Art! Those people are as good as dead!"

    The many cultivators in Lindong City witnessed this ancient phoenix and paled, retreating in fear of being dragged into the impending battle.

    "Once the Flame Phoenix takes flight, it burns everything, no one can withstand it!"

    The faces of many cultivators from the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect also bore sneers.

    These people were too ignorant, daring to provoke their Flame Phoenix Holy Sect in Lindong City.

    "Young Master, do you want them alive or dead?"

    Ye Xuanji stepped forward, mana surging out, and asked indifferently.

    Qinchuan glanced at the Third Elder sideways and shook his head, "This old fellow harbors ill intentions, and I don''t like it."

    Ye Xuanji understood immediately.

    Their conversation was not loud, but it fell clearly into the ears of everyone present.

    This left the many cultivators of Lindong City and the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect once again astonished, and after reacting, they burst into a chorus of jeers and ridicule.

    "Putting on airs!"

    Ye Xuanji made his move.

    He leaped high into the air, gazing upwards, as the Taiji Moon Wheel emerged above his head, emitting a faint silver glow, like an immortal bathed in moonlight, with a distinguished and dignified bearing.

    "Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Palm!"

    In an instant, Ye Xuanji''s mana surged wildly, Great Dao Laws converged in his hands, and the black and white Qi of life and death reappeared, forming a Dual Polarity Wheel.

    The silver light showered by the Taiji Moon Wheel turned into specks of starlight, merging with the Palm Imprint, and in a moment, the palm transformed into a dark Abyss, within which the breath of life and death surged, swallowing everything around it.

    "Hum!"

    The sky-full of burning Divine Flame Phoenix clashed with the Taiji Wheel, radiance flaring like fire, fiercely burning, and then with a roar, it burst forth into a thick beam of light shooting towards the heavens.

    The next moment, everyone was shocked beyond belief.

    Because they realized that the Flame Phoenix was disintegrating, it was being devoured by the darkness of the Abyss.

    "How could this..."

    "The Third Elder has been defeated by this Great Saint Late Stage cultivator?"

    "It can''t be, it can''t be, the Third Elder must have underestimated the enemy!" the disciples of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect cast out the thoughts in their minds, convinced themselves so.

    But in the next moment, the Flame Phoenix, engulfed in towering flames, completely collapsed, and the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Palm roared out, suppressing the Third Elder beneath it.

    With a "bang," the body of the Third Elder exploded instantaneously, turning into a cloud of Blood Mist, even the True Spirit that had just drifted out was devoured and shattered.

    Now that Ye Xuanji could even pluck a scale from the ancient dragon of Ninth Rank Divine Beast lineage from the sea beasts, dealing with a Supreme Saint Early Stage cultivator was far too easy.

    Below the city, everyone fell silent, staring dumbfounded at Ye Xuanji with disbelief on their faces.

    After a moment, someone roared first, "The Third Elder is dead!"

    "The Third Elder is dead."

    Immediately after, the crowd erupted, and countless cultivators of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect were shocked; the Third Elder was the pillar of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect in Lindong City, and now that he was dead, everyone lost the will to resist and dispersed like birds scattering.

    Having slain his opponent, Ye Xuanji then leisurely walked back to stand behind Qinchuan and said in a low voice, "Young Master, there''s no one left to block our way, we can leave now."

    Qinchuan nodded and headed towards the outside of the city.

    Leaving behind the cultivators of Lindong City who looked at each other and exclaimed, "Fuck, who is this guy, to have such a formidable Protector?" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This was Qinchuan''s first time setting foot here, and even though the cultivators speculated, they did not guess Qinchuan''s identity.

    After Qinchuan and his party left, several shadows in Lindong City transformed into Divine Rainbows, shooting rapidly towards the south.

    With the Young Master missing and the Third Elder dead, they had to relay the news back as quickly as possible.

    After leaving Lindong City, Qinchuan and his party, driven by Ye Xuanji''s Magic Artifact, headed southward.

    The landscape of Nanchi Continent was vastly different from that of Dongju Continent; after leaving Lindong City, the surrounding trees gradually thinned, leaving nothing but yellow sand and brown boulders as far as the eye could see.

    Looking around, all was desolate and barren.

    "Hmm? What a strange scent!"

    Not long after leaving Lindong City, Ji Huo''er twitched her nose. Fox Clan naturally had acute senses and at this moment, she sensed a strange odor in the air.

    Ye Xuanji had also caught whiff of the unusual scent, looking moved; his Divine Sense was even stronger, recognizing the scent of fresh blood, the fragrance similar to orchid or musk deer, mixed with a hint of rot.

    The combination of these scents became utterly bizarre.

    "In that direction!" Qinchuan pointed in one direction and said, visibly moved, for he already knew where those missing children from Lindong City had gone.

    Ye Xuanji changed direction, and everyone concealed their presence as they slowly approached that direction.

    Before long, the group arrived within a desolate Earth City.

    This city had already been in ruins for many years, shrouded in black fog and creepy ghostly aura.

    Peering through the fog, they saw a golden radiance bursting forth from the center of the Earth City, as if Divine Fire was dancing.

    Everyone completely concealed their presence and entered the Earth City; the strange odor became increasingly intense. Even Ye Shiyi could tell that the bizarre scent was a mixture of the fragrance of Heavenly Treasures Materials and the stench of fresh blood, very strange.

    "What is inside here?"

    Ji Huo''er''s expression turned grave, the blood and scents of decay made her think of the recent disappearances of children in Lindong City, giving her a bad feeling.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils had already seen clearly, his face ashen as he calculated in his mind, remaining silent.

    Ye Xuanji, with his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil open, piercing light cutting through the mist, finally saw clearly what was in the center of the Earth City.

    "That is... a Blood Pool and a Forest of Flesh!"

    Ye Xuanji exclaimed, feeling a chill run down his spine.

 Chapter 581 - 581: Golden Calabash

    "That''s... a Blood Pool Flesh Forest!"

    Through the layers of mist, Ye Xuanji could clearly see.

    In the center of the city, there were countless meat mountains made up of bones and flesh that formed a terrifying and spine-chilling flesh forest.

    At the center of the flesh forest, there was a lake formed by the convergence of fresh blood, a scene strikingly reminiscent of Human Purgatory.

    In the center of the Blood Pool, a golden vine grew, spreading around the entire Blood Pool, with golden leaves encircling it.

    Hanging on the end of the vine was a Golden Gourd, from which the fragrance that everyone had smelled earlier was emanating.

    Enveloping the Blood Pool Flesh Forest was a band of black mist, exuding a fierce and overwhelming presence. The invisible force exerted a tremendous pressure, so overpowering that it left people breathless.

    From a distance, the sight was horrifying. Even Ye Xuanji, who had seen many grand scenes, was shocked by the present bloodiness.

    As they approached the center of Earth City, Ji Huo''er and the others also saw the scene before them.

    "How could this be? Could it be that someone is using cultivator Essence Blood to nourish this Golden Gourd?"

    Ji Huo''er''s face was deathly pale as she stammered, not out of fear, but because she could not bear the heartbreaking scene before her.

    Ye Shiyi, the weakest in strength, clenched his teeth in silence. In fact, due to the bloodline of the Ghost Race within him, his face even bore a calm and indifferent expression, utterly unlike that of a child.

    "No," Qinchuan alerted everyone and then continued, "This Blood Formation isn''t for nourishing the Golden Gourd; rather, someone is using the Golden Gourd to lure cultivators to this place."

    "What..."

    "Could this be a trap?!"

    Hearing Qinchuan''s words, Ye Xuanji and the others immediately realized, suppressing the urge to go pick the Golden Gourd.

    Sure enough, at that moment, dazzling lights began to twinkle all around, the winds and clouds changed, and the black mist surged. A blood-colored light barrier shot up into the sky, engulfing the entire Earth City within.

    This was a terrifying Great Formation, and now they were deeply trapped within it.

    "Big brother, have we fallen into an Array?" Ji Huo''er held tightly onto Qinchuan''s arm and asked in a low voice.

    Qinchuan had already anticipated this situation.

    He shone all over, unhurriedly took out the Chi Yue Spear, and on its length, a tremendous Earth Fire and Heavenly Thunder Blade radiated, dispelling the menacing air around them.

    "This is the Blood Demon Formation, unlike other Great Formations, this formation isn''t constructed with Mysterious Crystals and Heavenly Treasure Materials, but with human flesh and bodies."

    "At first, to construct this Great Formation, only a thousand human bodies are needed. However, the formation will absorb on its own until it assimilates a million bodies, at which point it will be complete."

    "Those missing children from Lindong City, do they have something to do with this Great Array?" Ling Xian''er followed closely and asked quietly.

    "Yes, this Blood Demon Formation also requires the blood of ten thousand children with Dawn, Star Devouring, and Solar Eclipse Attributes in an extremely Yin state."

    Due to the stringent requirements for the children''s attributes, the targets could be both ordinary and cultivator children.

    And for the state of extreme Yin, that was the easiest to achieve.

    The Human Race, while resting, exchanges Yang Energy with the heavens and earth during the day and Yin Qi at night.

    Moreover, because adults have a stronger energy field, they will affect the exchange of Yin Qi in children; only children sleeping alone at night can achieve an extremely Yin state.

    Therefore, it was not difficult to understand why the missing children from Lindong City were all those who were alone at night and indiscriminately targeted.

    "Looking at this Great Formation, it has already absorbed a large number of cultivators. Perhaps it won''t be long before the formation is perfected."

    And just at this moment, a chilly voice suddenly resonated from all directions.

    "Heh heh, who would have thought, who would have thought that not only would someone today see through this king''s trap, but they also know of the Blood Demon Formation, truly astonishing indeed,"

    The laugh resonated with a chilling excitement, as though an evil ghost had crawled out from Jiuyou Purgatory.

    "That''s right, this Blood Demon Formation is just a hundred bodies shy of being complete,"

    "Oh, no no, to be precise, it''s only lacking ninety-five bodies now," said the voice in the darkness, followed by another sinister cackle. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What a pity, even if you know this is the Blood Demon Formation, what can you do? In the end, you will still be refined by this king''s Great Formation and turn into a puddle of blood."

    "A joke, merely the Blood Demon Formation, it cannot trouble this young master."

    Qinchuan''s gaze was sharp as lightning, golden brilliance shot from his eyes into the void, and his raging killing intent surged around him.

    This caused a shadow hidden in the darkness to shudder violently.

    But immediately after, the shadow regained composure and said in a cold and grim tone, "So arrogant. Among these ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine bodies, a great many were just like you, blindly confident. Unfortunately, most of them have already been turned into flesh and blood."

    "You will be no exception; you will ultimately become the cornerstone of this king''s Great Formation."

    No sooner had the voice faded away than the surrounding blood-colored mist began to roil.

    The crimson mist in the void gathered, and in a blink, a ghastly shadow took shape.

    The shadow towered high into the sky, blending into the blood mist, like an ancient giant bathed in blood.

    Wrapped around the giant''s arms were black, band-like mists, and the solid form that materialized was etched with ferocious fierce beasts, exuding an air of terror.

    "Heh heh, die in despair within this king''s Formation!"

    Excitement and anticipation filled the concealed voice.

    Then, the blood-colored giant extended a finger, around which countless blood-colored paths swirled, and blue flames, similar to those of Netherland, burned as they pointed straight at Qinchuan''s glabella---

    The glabella is connected to the sea of consciousness and is extremely fragile.

    Yet, as the finger approached, Qinchuan inexplicably stayed still, showing no intention of resisting whatsoever.

    "Boy, have you been scared silly by this king''s tactics?" asked the voice in the darkness mockingly, noticing Qinchuan''s stillness.

    "This king thought you had some special tricks, it turns out you''re just a braggart."

    The giant''s finger had already reached Qinchuan''s glabella.

    Qinchuan sneered continuously, glancing sideways at the towering giant.

    The next moment, Qinchuan''s glabella cracked open, revealing a golden vortex, from which golden essence radiated.

    The giant, which resembled an ancient deity, was instantly sucked into the vortex.

    Following this, the voice in the darkness let out a sorrowful, piercing scream as its soul was ripped apart.

    "Ah..."

    "How is this possible!"

    "How can your soul be so strong?!" The voice in the darkness lost its earlier poise and self-assurance, now filled with terror.

    "Who are you? How can someone at the Dragon Transformation Realm possess a soul comparable to a Great Emperor''s?"

    What he didn''t know was that even estimating Qinchuan''s soul on par with a Great Emperor''s was an exaggeration, yet it was still a vast underestimation.

 Chapter 582 - 582: Blood Demon Formation

    Qinchuan''s form was like lightning as he mocked, "I already told you, young master, that a mere Blood Demon Formation cannot trap me."

    Qinchuan had already seen that the person behind this was no ordinary creature, but a Soul that could compare with a Quasi-Emperor.

    This guy had used some unknown method to let his True Spirit reside within the Great Formation, commonly hiding the formation within the void. When a Cultivator passed by, he would release the aura of the Golden Gourd, attracting Cultivators to come and fight over the treasure.

    Then using his powerful Soul, he would kill the Cultivators and obtain the Essence Blood Bodies needed for the Blood Demon Formation.

    But, he never expected to encounter Qinchuan, a monster with an incredibly powerful Soul. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At that moment, Qinchuan shouted again, "Xuan Ji, strike the meeting point of the Three Stars, Qianxing, Tianmang, and Beihai, then attack Qi Sha, the convergence of Pojun and Zi Wei..."

    Qianxing, Tianmang, and others were celestial formations, which Ye Xuanji naturally knew. He immediately responded.

    Ye Xuanji clasped his hands together, condensing a Dharma Seal, and ferociously executed the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Palm.

    "No!"

    The shadow lurking in secret, already frightened after Qinchuan devoured half of his Soul, heard Qinchuan speak of attacking where the Three Stars meet and finally let out a wretched scream.

    "How is this possible!"

    "How could you know the method to break the Blood Demon Formation?!"

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    Ye Xuanji''s hands radiated the qi of life and death, serpentine and brilliantly luminous, as the Dharma Seals were incessantly executed.

    The positions pointed out by Qinchuan were exactly where the formation''s eyes were.

    With every strike from Ye Xuanji, the earth would tremble violently, and the Barrier''s light screen gradually dimmed.

    As Emperor Soul suppressed half of his opposing Soul, he was already severely injured. Now with Ye Xuanji continuously attacking the formation eyes and breaking the formation, he finally couldn''t hold on.

    "You little rascal, just you wait. This king will one day settle this account with you."

    Outside the Barrier, a blood-red spirit shadow flitted hurriedly, escaping towards the distance.

    At that moment, Ye Xuanji struck out another palm, and the blood-colored screen of light shattered with a boom.

    As the Blood Demon Formation was broken, this realm underwent earth-shaking changes, and the surrounding Earth City also collapsed thunderously.

    Originally.

    This Blood Demon Formation was hidden by that person. Now, with no one to control it, it was completely exposed to the outside world.

    "Did that guy run away?"

    Ji Huo''er blinked her large eyes, looking around, only to find a silent desolation around them, not even a ghost''s shadow.

    Qinchuan looked into the distance, operating his Innate Pupils, his eyes flickering with a strange light. After confirming that the Soul shadow was gone, he then turned to Huo''er.

    "Huo''er, aren''t you fond of treasure hunting? Go and pick that Golden Spirit Fruit now."

    Qinchuan said leisurely, looking at the Golden Calabash at the edge of the Blood Pool within the flesh forest.

    Ji Huo''er glanced at the disgusting meat and blood around the horrifying Blood Pool, her small face turned pale, and she pouted: "Ugh, it''s so scary. I''d rather not have this Heavenly Treasure Material."

    Meanwhile, Ye Xuanji couldn''t help exclaiming, "What, is this the legendary Golden Spirit Fruit?"

    Qinchuan nodded, "Exactly. The more Cultivators the Blood Demon Formation attracts and kills, the more obvious it becomes that the Golden Gourd growing here is a trap. If there were not a genuine Supreme Treasure, how could it drive these Cultivators mad, ignoring the obvious trap to plunge into it?"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked around and asked, "Golden Soul Fruit, what is that?" Ling Xian''er''s eyes were also like waves, gazing over.

    Ye Xuanji paused and did not answer directly but instead asked, "You know about Soul Attraction Grass, don''t you?"

    Ling Xian''er nodded, "I''ve seen it mentioned in the Sect''s Ancient Books before. It''s an extremely precious herb that can refine a cultivator''s soul. It''s one of the rare heavenly treasures that can directly refine the soul when consumed. If it''s used in the refining of elixirs, the effects are even more remarkable."

    Ji Huo''er''s heart stirred, "Could it be that this Golden Soul Fruit is on par with Soul Attraction Grass?"

    "No, the Golden Soul Fruit is far more precious than Soul Attraction Grass, and its effects are countless times stronger. If Soul Attraction Grass is a heavenly treasure that appears once every hundred thousand years, then the Golden Soul Fruit is truly a supreme treasure that is rarely seen even in a million years," Ye Xuanji said while looking at the Golden Soul Fruits hanging at the edge of the Blood Pool.

    "It''s that powerful, even more so than Soul Attraction Grass!" Ji Huo''er''s eyes were radiant with excitement as she licked her lips.

    "Grandpa Xuan Ji, don''t fight me for it!"

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er let out a strange shout and dashed into the thicket of flesh surrounding the Blood Pool, completely forgetting her previous words, treating the mountainous piles of flesh as nothing.

    She didn''t just pluck the Golden Soul Fruit, but also uprooted the golden vines wrapped around the exterior of the Blood Pool.

    "This stem looks good too; it might have some miraculous effects." As she caressed the Golden Calabash in her hand, she put the vines into her Storage Space.

    Ji Huo''er held the Golden Calabash in her hands, turning it over and over, unable to let go¡ªthis was a sacred object tens of times more valuable than Soul Attraction Grass.

    After a while, Ji Huo''er reluctantly passed the Golden Soul Fruit to Qinchuan.

    "Big brother, your soul is powerful, so this Golden Soul Fruit will surely be even more effective for you."

    Although Ji Huo''er loved treasures, she was able to distinguish the urgency of matters. Moreover, she understood that all this was thanks to Qinchuan''s efforts. For ordinary treasures, she knew Qinchuan wouldn''t care, and she would ''take them as her own.'' But for such a supreme treasure, she truly believed it should be handed over to Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan smiled faintly, fondly rubbed Ji Huo''er''s head, " This thing has long ceased to have any effect on your brother''s soul."

    Nevertheless, he took the Golden Soul Fruit and said, "Hand over the vines of this Golden Soul Fruit to me as well. When I have some free time, I''ll refine a batch of elixirs. Only then can we maximize the medicinal power of this Golden Soul Fruit."

    "Okay, thank you, big brother!" Ji Huo''er, not minding whether or not Qinchuan touching her head would make her grow taller, was overjoyed and handed over the vines of the Golden Soul Fruit to Qinchuan as well.

    Since Qinchuan said the Golden Soul Fruit had no effect on him, the result of him refining the elixir for someone else was obvious.

    Only after a moment did she realize Qinchuan''s hand on her, pouting her mouth, she grasped his large hand and shook it while curiously asking, "Big brother, just how powerful is your soul?"

    Ling Xian''er, Ye Xuanji, and Ye Shiyi also turned their heads with curiosity, looking at Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan gave a detached smile and said with an air of superiority, "Me, I am invincible."

    "Big brother is so amazing!" Ji Huo''er clapped her hands, cheering loudly, though it was unclear whether she believed him or not.

    With matters settled here, Qinchuan and the others did not linger. The group of five continued their journey by riding their Magic Artifact.

    Shortly after Qinchuan and his group departed,

    several magnificent figures shot from afar, eventually landing on this spot.

    The noise from when Qinchuan and his companions broke the Blood Demon Formation had made quite the commotion, and now other cultivators had come rushing over.

    "Good heavens, what... what happened here?"

    The arriving cultivators looked at the scene that resembled Purgatory before them, their faces turning pale.

 Chapter 583 - 583: Holy Order

    "Damn it, who is this? So vicious, there must be hundreds of thousands of people here,"

    a white-robed young man carrying a longsword on his back said, frowning.

    Many cultivators had seen much of the world, but even they turned pale at such a scene, deeply shocked in their hearts.

    "This must be the doing of some evil cultivator, cultivating an evil technique by absorbing the essence blood of people," another young girl said, trembling.

    "We must report this to the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect immediately, and ask them to send an elder to hunt down this evil cultivator. Otherwise, this person will surely continue to harm the mortal world."

    Another cultivator said, biting her lip.

    As she spoke, a cultivator summoned a spiritual sparrow, whispered a few words to it, and the sparrow spread its wings and flew towards the distance.

    This region was under the jurisdiction of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, so it was imperative to report such major events to them.

    Spiritual sparrows were commonly used messaging creatures on the Divine Wilderness Continent; their speeds varied depending on their grade. This particular sparrow was not very fast, about the same as an ordinary saint.

    Fortunately, the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect wasn''t far from there.

    A day later, three cultivators shrouded in red flames shot from the distance, their powerful presence like a rainbow, arriving at the edge of the blood pool and flesh forest in an instant.

    The three were one elder and two youths, the elder with an Immortal''s demeanor, and the youths handsome and robust, clearly members of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect.

    Upon their arrival, they too had grim expressions on their faces.

    Such a nefarious deed on their territory was undoubtedly a slap in their face.

    After venturing into the flesh forest for investigation, their anger intensified.

    Among these flesh trees, he first discovered bones from three years ago.

    This indicated that the horrifying formation had existed within the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s domain for three years, and they had not noticed it at all during that time.

    "Second Elder, are the disappearances of those children related to this place?"

    The older of the two younger cultivators, named Chen Wen, asked with a tight frown.

    "Most likely related. There are many children''s bones within this flesh forest," the Immortal-like Second Elder replied.

    "However, we still need further confirmation."

    Just as the Second Elder was about to investigate the flesh forest more thoroughly, two dazzling divine lights flickered in the distance. Two cultivators, shrouded in flames, sped towards this direction very quickly.

    "That''s Ling Feng and Ling Yun; what are they doing here instead of accompanying the Young Master?"

    The Second Elder narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of unease flashing through his mind.

    "Second Elder, Second Elder!"

    "It''s terrible, the Young Master has gone missing!"

    Before Ling Feng and Ling Yun could arrive, their distraught voices reached from afar.

    "What?!"

    "What happened to my grandson?"

    Tang Ming''s face twisted dramatically, he grasped the panting Ling Feng and Ling Yun, his face contorted as if ready to devour them whole.

    "What''s going on?"

    The day before, the Young Master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect went missing, and the Third Elder was killed. Ling Feng and Ling Yun rushed back to the sect immediately to report.

    However, Lindong City was much farther from the sect than this place. By the time the two returned, the Second Elder had already departed for this location.

    Thus, Ling Feng and the other hurriedly followed here without stopping.

    So it was only today that the Second Elder heard about the disappearance of his grandson for the first time.

    Ling Feng panted heavily as he spoke, "Report, reporting to the elder, on the night before last, the Young Master insisted on sleeping alone. We had no choice but to comply, but we guarded outside his room all night and never left, yet the Young Master still disappeared."

    "What about Old Three? With him guarding Lindong City, how could such a thing happen?"

    "The Third Elder... The Third Elder is dead." Ling Yun stammered in response.

    "What! Old Three was a Supreme Saint Early Stage powerhouse, how could he have fallen?"

    "After the Young Master went missing, the Third Elder ordered the sealing of the entire city. Some people tried to forcefully leave the city, injuring the Tenth Elder who was on guard. The Third Elder rushed over to argue with them, but in the end, they attacked and killed him."

    "What are those few people called? What realm are they?" the Second Elder asked, his face as cold as ice and snow, his voice chilling.

    "Among them, the leader is a Cultivator at the Intermediate Stage of Dragon Transformation. There are also two women at the Immortal Platform Realm, a child at the Tempering Body Realm, and a Protector at the Great Saint Late Stage."

    "According to the innkeeper where they stayed that day, the name of the Cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm is Qin Li, but the names of the others are not yet known."

    All the while, because Qinchuan had two Spiritual Pearls in hand to avoid Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm from coming after him, he had been calling himself Qin Li to outsiders.

    It was not that Qinchuan feared these people, but once his location was exposed, these Divine Envoys would come to harass him again and again, becoming a constant nuisance.

    "A Great Saint Late Stage slew Old Three, who was at the Supreme Saint Early Stage?"

    "Yes, indeed a Great Saint Late Stage," confirmed Ling Yun.

    Regaining his composure, Ling Feng now sensed a familiar qi in the void.

    Immediately, Ling Feng cried out, "Second Elder, this... around us, there''s the qi of those people!"

    Ye Xuanji''s Qi of Life and Death was extremely rare. Now, there were faint remnants in the void, sensed by the sharp Ling Feng.

    "Those few people have been here!" sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Then, the Second Elder summoned the few Cultivators who had arrived at this place first and inquired if anyone else had arrived.

    The several Cultivators uniformly stated that, aside from them, no one else had been discovered.

    "This Blood Pool and Flesh Forest are related to them! It must have been their doing!" Ling Yun said through gritted teeth, filled with hatred.

    The next moment, the Second Elder shot into the sky, flames burning intensely around him, Great Dao Rune Patterns moving with him, countless Runes emerging.

    He stood in the void, his presence chilling and frightful as he looked down over the entire Blood Pool, his Divine Sense pouring out.

    His Divine Sense covered the entire Flesh Forest.

    The next instant.

    The Second Elder''s expression continuously changed, ultimately turning ashen.

    He cast a Spell, and then, a child''s corpse flew out from the pile in the Flesh Forest.

    The child''s body was already a mangled mess, beyond recognition, but around the child''s waist was a strand of Spiritual Pearls. The Second Elder unmistakably recognized them as belonging to his grandson.

    "Ah¡ª"

    The Second Elder let out a heaven-shaking roar, his eyes blood-red like three thousand demons, erupting with a terrifying aura of murder that swept across the land, staining the entire world with blood.

    His most beloved grandson, now, had actually been captured and drained of his Essence Blood. How could he not be enraged?

    "Qin Li¡ª"

    "I will surely flay you, rip your sinews, crush your bones into dust!"

    The Second Elder had already determined that Qinchuan and his group were the murderers of his grandson.

    "Dispatch the Holy Sect Order, offer a bounty throughout the territory for Qin Li and his group! Dead or alive!"

    Within the territory of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, whether it was small villages or within cities, at the same time, a fierce flame rose. Within the flame, a palm-sized phoenix bird flew out.

    "Hunt down Qin Li!"

    In just a single day, this news spread far and wide.

 Chapter 584 - 584: Ambush

    Unaware to Qinchuan and the others, the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect had issued a Holy Order to assassinate them.

    At this point, they had already crossed the desert of yellow sand, and the surrounding land gradually became fertile, with the occasional sight of a Mysterious Crystal Vein.

    On this day, Ye Xuanji was piloting the Moon Wheel.

    Suddenly, three graceful figures appeared in the void ahead, standing proudly with enduring auras, blocking Qinchuan and his party.

    These were three women, identical in appearance, all dressed in blue Dao robes, indistinguishable at a glance.

    However, their eyes revealed their differences.

    The woman in the middle had eyes like the still waters of an ancient well, aloof, without the slightest ripple.

    The woman on the left filled her eyes with a sinister and chilling aura, while the woman on the right''s eyes burned with passion, as if she had spotted an extremely enticing object, completely different from the other two.

    The trio had majestic auras, with Great Dao Rune Patterns floating around their waists. The woman in the center had reached the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, while the woman on the right had already attained the Great Saint Early Stage.

    The woman on the far right was the weakest, yet she had reached the peak of the Saint Realm Late Stage, just one step shy from stepping into the Great Saint Early Stage.

    "Qin Li?"

    The middle woman spoke indifferently, devoid of emotion.

    "Have you come to seek death?"

    Their killing intent was unmistakable; even without using his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan knew these three were up to no good.

    "Heh, interesting. A mere cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm is so arrogant. No wonder you''re being hunted with a bounty by the Holy Sect. You must have provoked a Core Disciple of the sect, right?"

    The woman on the left said with a cold, venomous voice.

    "The boy is arrogant and also quite striking. If it weren''t for the Holy Order, you would make a fine cauldron," the woman on the far right said, licking her lips, indicating the source of her fervor.

    "The Flame Phoenix Holy Sect has issued a Holy Order, and we three are here to capture you. We advise you to surrender quietly."

    The composed woman in the middle said.

    "Otherwise, we''ll have no choice but to kill you all and collect your bodies for the bounty."

    "You want to suppress us? Just with the likes of you?" Qinchuan looked disdainfully at the three, a mocking expression on his face as if he had heard a great joke.

    "Xuan Ji is very strong. The three of you are no match for him."

    "I advise you to leave immediately and save your lives. If you insist on making a move, then don''t blame me for not warning you,"

    Qinchuan said casually, stating it as if it were a matter of fact. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hmph, enough talk. Even if you have a Great Saint Realm Late Stage Protector, what of it? We have two Great Saint Realm powerhouses."

    The woman on the left said coldly, "Great Saint Intermediate Stage plus Great Saint Early Stage is more than enough to suppress the Late Stage of Great Saint."

    "Big Sister, Second Sister, you hold off the one in the middle; I''ll capture the other three," said the woman on the right, still eyeing the potential cauldron, speaking loudly.

    As she spoke, she extended a white arm from her robes and invoked her Divine Skills.

    At the same time, the other two women also made their move.

    "Kill them!"

    Qinchuan shook his head and made way; since he couldn''t persuade them to give up, he had to suppress them with Thunderous Force.

    Ye Xuanji understood and took a step forward.

    Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Palm.

    Life and Death Qi reappeared, and before the three women could react, they were brushed by the Death Qi and instantly fell.

    "You¡­ you¡­ how can someone at Great Saint Late Stage be that strong?"

    The True Spirits of the three women floated out, displaying faces of disbelief.

    "Since the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect issued a bounty, didn''t they tell you that their Third Elder died at my hands?" Ye Xuanji said calmly, having effortlessly suppressed the three without expending a single layer of Mana.

    In the Dongju Continent, Ye Xuanji was already a genius at the Saint Realm. With guidance from Qinchuan, the imparting of Divine Skills and Magical Treasures, his strength had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.

    "What..." Three True Spirits exclaimed in unison.

    "You killed the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s Third Elder?" Even the woman who had been calm like an ancient well now wore a look of shock and disbelief on her face.

    "How is that possible? The Third Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was already at the Early Stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, how could you..."

    The other party''s voice stopped abruptly as Ye Xuanji''s Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupils opened, his Pupil Skill shining brilliantly, tearing apart the trio''s True Spirits.

    When they first laid eyes on Qinchuan and his companions, their hearts were filled with tremendous excitement.

    They originally had the chance to directly report to the Flame Phoenix Holy Land and did not need to take action themselves, but the rewards they could gain from this would undoubtedly be vastly different.

    Therefore, even knowing that there was a Great Saint Realm Early Stage among them, they decided to take the risk. In their minds, even if they couldn''t win, they could flee and then report to the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect.

    But they never imagined that Ye Xuanji, with a simple move, would directly obliterate them.

    This was completely unforeseen by them.

    The appearance of the three was just a minor episode. After dealing with them, Qinchuan and the others continued to move forward.

    However, as Qinchuan and his group advanced, more and more people attempted to ambush and kill them.

    Most were cultivators in the Great Saint Realm, with the occasional pair of Saints who were not afraid of dying, foolishly hoping to win by numerical advantage.

    Without a doubt, these people were courting their own destruction.

    "This is the forty-ninth person!"

    In a mountain valley, Ye Xuanji vanquished a Great Saint powerhouse and spoke.

    "People die for wealth as birds die for food; these people, driven by the reward, do not deserve sympathy," Qin Li said indifferently, having learned about the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s Holy Order.

    The group continued on their way and after leaving a valley, a majestic city appeared before them.

    It was a city several times more prosperous than Lindong City, with a grand aura, flying banners, arranged arrays, and emitting a surging pressure.

    The endless city walls connected to the horizon like a massive fierce beast lying in wait, giving a feeling of towering immensity that shook the spirit.

    This city was almost on par with the size of Tianqing City.

    "Should we enter the city?"

    Ling Xian''er asked gracefully.

    "The remaining half of the soul fled into the city, which must be his base. Since we''ve chased him this long, let''s continue," he said.

    "Moreover, since the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect wants my life, if I don''t confront them, wouldn''t that be a joke?"

    Qinchuan and his companions were heading south.

    This was the same direction they would take to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    At the same time, the fleeing soul from that day was also headed south, so Qinchuan decided to take action and pursue to eliminate this soul, preventing it from causing harm again in the future.

    And as they advanced, they came closer to the mountain gate of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, which is why they encountered more and more attempts on their lives during this time.

    As soon as Qinchuan and his party were spotted near the city, they were detected by some vigilant people.

    It didn''t take long for this news to reach inside the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect.

    "What?"

    "Those guys went straight to Flame Phoenix City?"

    Within the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, the Second Elder finally received news of Qinchuan and his companions'' whereabouts.

    "Well done, Qin Li. I''ve been wanting to find you, and here you are coming to me," he said.

    But at the same time, the Second Elder felt incredibly angry because he had issued the Holy Order, gathering the entire region''s power to chase after them.

    Unexpectedly,

    these people were completely ignoring it, brazenly making their way towards Flame Phoenix City.

    It was a flagrant provocation, a slap in the face of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect!

 Chapter 585 - 585: Little Spirit Mountain

    As soon as Qinchuan and the others entered the city, they sensed extremely hostile and fervent gazes from all around.

    Wherever the five people passed, many cultivators hurriedly avoided them, as if dodging a plague god.

    "Are these five the ones with a bounty from the Holy Order?"

    Whispered a cultivator, talking to another in a hushed voice.

    "That''s right, it''s them. Who would have thought that instead of running away, they would actually come to Flame Phoenix City¡ªit''s like they''re seeking their own death."

    Another cultivator quietly muttered.

    Even more cultivators secretly hastened away, discreetly following behind Qinchuan and the others, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Qinchuan when there were fewer people around.

    The temptation of the Holy Order was too great.

    "Do you know why these five are being hunted?" At this moment, a youth asked mysteriously.

    "We don''t know?"

    "These five have mediocre cultivation levels, the strongest being only at the late stage of Great Saint. For the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect to issue the Holy Order, they must have committed an atrocious crime," said the many cultivators shaking their heads.

    "I heard that these individuals were responsible for setting up the Essence Blood Formation in the Great Wilderness Desert, which led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of cultivators, inciting the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s pursuit."

    The news about the Blood Demon Formation in the Great Wilderness Desert had already spread, but few knew the full story.

    "That''s right; not only did these people betray and kill hundreds of thousands of cultivators, absorbing their essence blood, but they also kidnapped the grandson of the Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect."

    Although the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect tried to seal off the news, this cultivator had been an eyewitness outside the Blood Demon Formation.

    "What, these people look decent, yet they commit such heinous acts?"

    "They''re devils!"

    The surrounding cultivators, upon hearing this, turned pale with discussing¡ªbetraying and killing hundreds of thousands to absorb their essence blood was the act of a malevolent cultivator.

    "Not only that, but when these people abducted the Young Master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect in Lindong City, they were discovered by the Third Elder. A fierce battle ensued, and these individuals killed the Third Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, which is why the Holy Order was issued." The cultivator from Lindong City said.

    "What?!"

    "You''re saying these people killed the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s Third Elder?"

    The many cultivators buzzing with discussion all changed colors, never having heard this news.

    "The Third Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was a Supreme Saint Expert, how could he be killed by these individuals?"

    The group that was covertly following Qinchuan and his companions also showed shock on their faces; they had been ready to strike, but at this news, they stopped cold.

    As Qinchuan and his group moved forward, the number of cultivators following them silently grew.

    Using his Divine Sense to probe, Qinchuan found that among these people, the general Realm Cultivation was not high, with only one at the Great Saint Intermediate Stage and two at the Early Stage, while the rest were Saints or below.

    At this moment, Qinchuan stopped, turned his head, and looked towards the void behind him, where his Innate Pupils flickered with strange and mystical light.

    Although these individuals were hidden in the void, their intent to kill was rampant.

    "Hmph, clueless of death." There was a sneer on Qinchuan''s face.

    "Young Master, shall I take action and deal with them?" Ye Xuanji asked.

    "No hurry. Since they want to follow, let them for now. Once everyone is gathered, we''ll send them all on their way together."

    The voices of Qinchuan and his companion rang out loud and clear, reaching the ears of everyone present.

    This caused the people following behind, intent on ambush and murder, to seethe with indignation.

    "Arrogant! This kid is too arrogant!"

    Yet, the crowd did not act immediately. The fame of Ye Xuanji''s victory over the Supreme Saint in the Early Stage was too dazzling; they could not act rashly.

    Many of them have gone to the Sect to request the aid of Great Saints and Supreme Saint Experts.

    "You little brat, even at a time like this, you dare to be so arrogant," someone scolded.

    "Let''s see you be arrogant for now, just wait until a Supreme Saint Expert arrives, you''ll get what''s coming to you."

    Qinchuan continued to weave through the city and eventually stopped in front of a temple.

    The temple wasn''t large, but it shone with a brilliant golden light that was blindingly bright. In front of the temple hung a golden plaque that was solemnly inscribed with the three large characters "Xiao Ling Mountain."

    The golden characters contained the profound meaning of the Great Dao; just one glance was enough to shock the hearts of the onlookers, instantly giving rise to a thought of reverent conversion.

    Inside the temple resonated a dignified and majestic aura; strains of chant filled the air, comforting like a spring breeze, seeming to wash away worldly troubles and leave a pleasant feeling.

    "This lad has actually come here!" A cultivator frowned from the void behind Qinchuan.

    "Could he be seeking protection from Golden Buddha Mountain?" another cultivator speculated.

    Golden Buddha Mountain is a Buddhist Holy Land, with Buddha figures of Emperor Level sitting in meditation within.

    Xiao Ling Mountain was a small world created by an ancient Great Emperor of Golden Buddha Mountain, incarnated from the Dao. This temple served as an entrance to that small world.

    "This guy has killed hundreds of thousands of people, committing such grievous sins. The Buddhas of Golden Buddha Mountain would suppress him on sight, not offer him sanctuary," a cultivator said, shaking his head.

    Qinchuan looked at the temple before him, similarly filled with doubt. "Why is it them?" he thought.

    He sensed that the Soul he was tracking had vanished at this location, that half-remaining Soul had actually fled into the Buddhist Holy Land¡ªinside Xiao Ling Mountain.

    "Could it be that I''ve gotten entangled with these fellows?"

    "Could these baldies be scheming behind the scenes?" Qinchuan mused to himself.

    However, he quickly shook his head, casting away the thought.

    Qinchuan knew all too well that Golden Buddha Mountain was not as simple as it seemed on the surface; they shared a lineage with the Western Sect of the Upper Realm.

    The Western Sect, powerful in its own right, could vie with the Divine Court in the Upper Realm.

    Yet, these baldy monks had no ambitions, desiring nothing; their sole focus was cultivating the Buddhist Law to transcend sentient beings. Qinchuan didn''t believe the Blood Demon Formation could be the work of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Still, the disappearance of the Remnant Soul at this location suggested that even if it wasn''t the doing of Golden Buddha Mountain''s Buddhas, they couldn''t be completely unrelated to the event.

    Just then.

    A fiery shadow rushed forth from the distance at high speed.

    "Qin Li, your life is forfeit!" a furious voice thundered like rolling thunder across the Nine Heavens, causing everyone to ring in their ears.

    The figure approached with lightning speed, surrounded by thunder and lightning, as a divine bird spread its wings.

    One moment he was still in the mountains, and the next, he bore down with terrifying Great Dao Rune Patterns, a reddish palm imprint resembling the hand of a demon god aimed directly at the heads of Qinchuan and others.

    The red palm imprint blotted out the sky and sun.

    This was none other than the Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, whose cultivation had reached the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage.

    Upon hearing the news, he had come at the first opportunity.

    From afar, he saw Qinchuan and the others arriving at Xiao Ling Mountain and immediately assumed they intended to seek refuge inside.

    Golden Buddha Mountain had a wide following in Nanchi Continent. Though this city was under the jurisdiction of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, the small world inside Xiao Ling Mountain was not their territory.

    If Qinchuan and the others managed to enter the Xiao Ling Mountain small world, they might genuinely manage to escape.

    Therefore, without giving it much thought, he let out an angry shout, powering his Divine Skills to their limit, as the palm imprint covered the sky. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was intent on suppressing Qinchuan and his group outside Xiao Ling Mountain.

    But in the next moment, another twist occurred.

    Just as the Second Elder''s demon god palm imprint bore down, an astonishing radiance suddenly erupted around the Xiao Ling Mountain temple.

 Chapter 586 - 586: Swords Drawn and Bows Bent

    ```

    A resplendent beam of light suddenly shot out from the Golden Cauldron atop the monastery, darting toward the Palm Imprint and obliterating the Second Elder''s Divine Ability Palm Seal with an overwhelming force.

    Simultaneously, ethereal chants of the Buddhist mantra began to resonate from within the small spiritual mountain''s monastery.

    As if the supreme Buddha from the Myriad Heavens and Worlds was reciting scriptures and expounding the texts to the mortal world! It seemed to wish to cleanse the heart of worldly dust and slaughter, conveying a serene and peaceful sentiment, profoundly sacred.

    Amid the chant, a majestic voice thundered: "This is a Buddhist Pure Land, cease the conflict."

    "What!"

    This little spiritual mountain was indeed protecting the child.

    The cultivators spectating from a distance were filled with confusion: "How is it possible that this lad, having slaughtered hundreds of thousands, is under the protection of the little spiritual mountain?"

    Fortunately, the monastery didn''t launch an offensive, but instead focused on neutralizing the attack from the Second Elder, who was unharmed.

    Though he had often heard of the reputation of Golden Buddha Mountain''s little spiritual mountain, this was his first rash conflict against it.

    From just this single encounter, the Second Elder already sensed the terrifying power of this monastery.

    Qinchuan stood before the temple''s gate, a sneer on his face: "Don''t you know the surroundings of the little spiritual mountain are fortified with powerful arrays? To make a move here, you''re truly a fool."

    "Boom!" Qinchuan''s brazen attitude sent a surge of uproar among the Holy Cultivators and Great Saints watching from afar.

    "Interesting, it''s a wonder where this kid gets his confidence from. Even now, he can still be so defiant."

    "Does he really think the little spiritual mountain can protect him for a lifetime?"

    "You..."

    The Second Elder was already seething with rage, and the frustration of having his attack countered by the little spiritual mountain only compounded his grievances.

    Now, hearing Qinchuan''s scathing mockery, he was almost furious enough to cough up blood, but he became even more convinced that this fellow had come here seeking sanctuary.

    The Second Elder''s face twisted fiercely.

    His expression fluctuated rapidly, and then, he managed to calm himself.

    "No wonder you dared to swagger into Flame Phoenix City, it turns out you wanted to rely on the little spiritual mountain''s power," the Second Elder said coldly.

    "What a joke. This Young Master could annihilate a sect like the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect with a flick of a finger; I certainly am not afraid of you," Qinchuan said languidly, casually cleaning his ear.

    "Humph, the duck quacks loudest when death nears. Let''s see how much you talk after I capture you," the Second Elder scoffed.

    The Second Elder then stopped paying attention to Qinchuan and the others, gave a bow to the gates of the little spiritual mountain''s monastery, and spoke up.

    "Buddha Lord above, this Qin Li has committed grievous sins. I hope the Buddha Lord will refrain from intervening in this matter."

    In the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, the Third Elder had died, and the Tenth Elder was gravely injured.

    Most importantly, the Young Master who had awakened the Phoenix Bloodline had his Essence Blood drained; their hatred for Qinchuan ran deep.

    "This is a Buddhist Pure Land, cease the conflict."

    The purifying sound of the mantra continued unabated, never stopping, and once again that thunderous voice of Buddha echoed forth from the monastery.

    Then, a Buddhist figure wearing a kasaya and wielding a Demon-Subduing Pestle appeared, as if floating in air. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This figure exhibited not a trace of cultivation level, resembling an ordinary person with not the slightest hint of Qi, yet exuded an unfathomable presence.

    No one dared to underestimate this Buddha, for it was discovered that this Buddha was merely a Spiritual Body.

    That is to say, this Buddha was just a divine consciousness sent out by a powerful entity to guard this place.

    Even the cultivation level of the opponent''s Spiritual Body could not be discerned, indicating how formidable the true body must be.

    "Amitabha Buddha, the small spiritual mountain is the holy land of our Golden Buddha Mountain. I hope all of you benefactors will not engage in conflict here and disturb my Buddha''s quiet cultivation," said the Buddha''s Spiritual Body, still immensely powerful, with both hands joined and speaking calmly and evenly.

    ```

    "Buddha Lord, you preach the great Buddhist law, which focuses on subduing demons and ghosts and sheltering Human Cultivators, right? This Qin Li has set up the Blood Demon Formation in the desert, trapping and killing hundreds of thousands of Cultivators, and even tens of thousands of children who are not yet of age."

    "Now, this lad has fled to your Little Spirit Mountain, and you still intend to protect him. Is this really the Buddhist way of exorcising demons? Is this really the Buddhist law?"

    Second Elder''s desire to kill Qinchuan was more because of the Third Elder and Young Master of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect.

    As for the hundreds of thousands of Cultivators, they were merely a bargaining chip he used to pressure the Buddha.

    At this moment, another voice came from beyond the skies: "Ling Xu, do not forget, this Flame Phoenix City is the territory of our Flame Phoenix Holy Sect."

    A fiery red shadow, like a Divine Rainbow, shot forth rapidly, instantly arriving in front of the temple on Little Spirit Mountain.

    The figure was cloaked in flames, radiating an overwhelming aura.

    Before the figure arrived, the terrifying oppressive force caused everyone''s hearts to tremble first.

    "That is... the Sect Leader of Flame Phoenix Holy Sect!" Realizing who the newcomer was, some Cultivators cried out in surprise.

    "The Sect Leader of Flame Phoenix Holy Sect¡ªLiu Huang, he has reached the Late Stage of the Supreme Saint level. Now, I''m afraid not even Little Spirit Mountain can save him."

    "Amitabha, I wonder what wind has blown Sect Leader Liu to our Little Spirit Mountain," said Ling Xu in a serene voice as he performed a calm salute.

    "Ling Xu, this Qin Li has killed our sect''s elder, consumed the essence blood of our sect''s Phoenix Bloodline descendants, broken our sect''s lineage, and laid waste to hundreds of thousands of Cultivators in the Great Wilderness Desert. His sins are grave; please do not interfere in this matter."

    "Sect Leader Liu speaks amiss. This humble monk has never involved himself in mundane worldly affairs and retribution."

    Ling Xu''s voice was ethereal, surrounded by the sound of chanting, detached from worldliness.

    "Then let this old man take these few people away. As long as I do not shed blood before your Little Spirit Mountain, that will be enough," said Liu Huang.

    "There is a prohibition against all killing under the Pure Heart Formation, and I am powerless to do otherwise," Ling Xu replied, shaking his head.

    "You..."

    Liu Huang and Second Elder realized that Little Spirit Mountain would not give up Qinchuan.

    "If that is the case, then don''t blame this old man for turning hostile," said Liu Huang, flames around his body rising, a hint of coldness flickering in his eyes.

    "Although these benefactors are steeped in murderous intent, they do not possess the aura of evil demons," Ling Xu once again spoke softly.

    "Hmm?"

    Liu Huang and Second Elder were taken aback at the same time, their just-raised auras dimmed.

    Heavy in killing intent, yet not accompanied by evil aura.

    They understood the implicit meaning of Ling Xu''s words.

    The Blood Demon Formation in the Great Wilderness Desert has led to the slaughter of hundreds of thousands, even millions, of Cultivators, a killing without cause and effect.

    With such a scale of killing, they would inevitably be tainted with evil, demonic aura.

    Yet Ling Xu claimed that Qinchuan and his group did not possess this aura, implying that the Blood Demon Formation was not their doing.

    Ling Xu himself has the cultivation of a Great Emperor. Although here merely as a Spiritual Body, he has no reason to lie to clear Qinchuan and his group''s names.

    "So the Blood Demon Formation in the Great Wilderness Desert was not your doing?"

    Liu Huang looked down on Qinchuan and others, watching them coldly from above.

    "Hmph, only now do you react? After all this time, you still haven''t figured out who killed your own disciples. What a Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, nothing more than a bunch of trash."

    "You scoundrel, you''re looking for death!" A deep chill flashed in both their eyes.

    "From today onwards, I will follow you closely, and I don''t believe you can stay in this Little Spirit Mountain forever."

    The real reason the Flame Phoenix Holy Land was hunting Qinchuan wasn''t the hundreds of thousands of Cultivators, but rather the Third Elder and the Young Master with the Phoenix Bloodline.

    Although they now knew that the Flame Phoenix Young Master was not killed by Qinchuan, the Third Elder''s death was indeed at Qinchuan and his group''s hands. The enmity between both parties had long been established.

 Chapter 587 - 587 Defensive Grand Formation

    "I advise you not to follow us, or else you might lose your lives at any moment."

    Ji Huo''er looked at Second Elder and Liu Huang with a serious expression, her eyes full of earnestness.

    "Courting death yet still speaking so confidently."

    "The Flame Phoenix Holy Sect is serious this time, they can''t escape anymore."

    Many cultivators in the distance were discussing animatedly.

    Qinchuan no longer paid attention to the crowd and headed towards the interior of Little Spirit Mountain.

    "Huo''er, let''s go. Even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn''t dare to act recklessly inside Little Spirit Mountain."

    "Benefactor, please wait."

    Before Qinchuan could step through the threshold of Little Spirit Mountain, Ling Xu stopped him.

    "Benefactor, the entrance to the world of Little Spirit Mountain has already been closed, and the inner world is no longer open to the outside."

    Ling Xu radiated a holy Buddhist light, like a true Buddha.

    "Hmm?"

    "The entrance to the inner world of Little Spirit Mountain is closed? When did this happen? What happened inside?"

    Qinchuan was puzzled.

    He recalled some past events.

    Years ago, before he had begun the cycle of reincarnation cultivation, he had visited the Western Sect in the Upper Realm several times to save Luo Ling''er and had even assisted them to solve an internal crisis, forming an indissoluble bond with the Buddha of that time. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He knew that both the Great Spirit Mountain in the Upper Realm and Little Spirit Mountain in the Lower Realm had indeed established a supreme defensive formation.

    Once this formation was closed, without using the correct method to bypass it, the outside world could not break into it, and the passage connecting the inside and outside would be sealed.

    If what Ling Xu said was true, something troublesome must have happened within Little Spirit Mountain to trigger the defensive formation.

    In his memory, in the last two million years, the world of Little Spirit Mountain had only been closed and the Defensive Grand Formation activated once during a catastrophic crisis, and never again.

    But even during that crisis, the defense formation of both the Great and Little Spirit Mountains was only activated for ten years.

    Yet this time, the Defensive Grand Formation of Little Spirit Mountain has been closed for eighty thousand years?

    "Hmph, Qin Li, you don''t think you can still enter the inner world of Little Spirit Mountain, do you?"

    Second Elder''s face revealed a cold smile.

    "Where did these guys come from? They know about Little Spirit Mountain but are unaware that its inner world has been closed?"

    Many cultivators in the distance also showed looks of surprise, seemingly amazed that Qinchuan and his companions didn''t know about the closure of Little Spirit Mountain''s inner world.

    This was long not a secret in Flame Phoenix City, even ordinary people who had not embarked on cultivation were aware of it.

    "This has been the case for eighty thousand years."

    Ling Xu brought his hands together in a gesture of prayer and answered, "Eighty thousand years ago, one day, a hazy black fog suddenly emerged from the barrier passage of Little Spirit Mountain''s inner world. That fog seemed to come from the Underworld, turbulent and surging, assaulting the barrier, trying to break through it.

    Afterwards, the inner world sealed itself off and could no longer be opened.

    This barrier closed off contact with the outside world, and I can no longer even get in touch with the True Body inside Little Spirit Mountain.

    As for what happened inside, naturally, I have no way of knowing."

    "Again, eighty thousand years ago!"

    In both the Upper and Lower Realms, events occurred eighty thousand years ago that affected the order of heaven and earth.

    ```

    Qinchuan pondered, his eyebrows raising as he said, "Since that''s the case, this young master shall have to take a closer look."

    He had a feeling that things were not as simple as they seemed.

    Having said that, Qinchuan ignored the kind advice of Ling''er and headed straight toward the temple.

    As Qinchuan was determined to enter the temple, Ling''er no longer tried to stop him.

    "The lad has gone in, what do we do now?"

    Watching Qinchuan enter the temple, the Second Elder turned to Liu Huang and asked.

    "The Barrier to the inner world of Xiaoling Mountain is sealed; these fellows can only stay within this temple.

    Quickly summon the remaining elders and lay down the Tian Lou web here, trap them to death in this temple if need be."

    "Right!" The Second Elder squeezed a divine bird in his hand, whispered a few words into its ear, and then the divine bird flew away into the distance.

    Afterwards, Liu Huang and the Second Elder also followed into the temple.

    The remaining Great Saints and Holy Cultivators did not hesitate and followed suit.

    The temple didn''t look very large from the outside, but inside was a Sumeru Space, with the temple''s space a thousand zhang in both length and width.

    However, within this vast space, it was incredibly empty with no buildings or furniture.

    In the exact center of the space, there was a Hexagram Formation flickering with golden light.

    At the center of the Formation, there was a large "…d" symbol, and around the Formation, there were countless Buddhist symbols also shining with golden light.

    The entire Great Formation was profoundly mysterious, and most Cultivators who glanced at it even once fell into it, influenced by the terrifying power of the Buddhist runes.

    "It truly is the Defensive Grand Formation of Xiaoling Mountain."

    Qinchuan stood solemnly; he had seen this Formation activated before and naturally recognized it.

    "Esteemed patron, you actually know of our Xiaoling Mountain Defensive Grand Formation?" Ling''er was taken aback, for he had only mentioned that the passageway was closed and had not said it was due to the activation of the Xiaoling Mountain Defensive Grand Formation.

    "Naturally, I recognize it," Qinchuan said indifferently. "I not only recognize this Formation, but I also know how to enter it."

    Ling''er was surprised, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "The patron jests. Once the Defensive Grand Formation is activated, if one doesn''t have the correct array access spell, no one can open the passageway.

    In all of Nanchi Continent, only my True Body knows how to enter, even I cannot."

    "So, it''s the activation of the Defensive Formation!" The many Cultivators in the distance came to a realization; they had long known that it was impossible to enter the inner world of Xiaoling Mountain but had not known the real reason.

    Qinchuan gave a small smile, said nothing, and walked directly towards the center of the Hexagram Formation.

    "What does this kid think he''s doing? Does he really dream of opening the passageway?"

    Behind him, the watchful Cultivators discussed loudly.

    "How could it be possible? Haven''t you heard what Elder Ling''er said? In this world, only his True Body can open the passageway, even now he cannot enter," a Cultivator said with a frown.

    "He''s probably just clutching at straws. It won''t be long before the people from Flame Phoenix Holy Land surround this place. Their only way out is to enter the Xiaoling Mountain''s inner world, then escape through another exit.

    With their only way blocked, they naturally won''t give up so easily," another Cultivator said mockingly.

    Liu Huang and the Second Elder watched with cold eyes. In addition to monitoring Ye Xuanji''s every move to prevent a sudden escape, they also quietly examined the mysterious Formation at the center.

    However, they realized that this Defensive Formation was extremely intricate and beyond their limits to comprehend; they could not see through it.

    Qinchuan arrived at the center of the Hexagram Formation, sat down with his hands together in front of his chest.

    "Hmph, putting on airs. Let''s see how long you can stall for time," Liu Huang said coldly.

    ```

 Chapter 588 - 588 Gateway Opens

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    Qinchuan silently chanted a spell, and around him spontaneously arose a series of lingering, sacred, mysterious, and profound Buddhist chants.

    At that moment, the Buddhist runes around him surged and pulsed at the periphery of his body.

    "Eh, what''s with this kid? How come he seems to resonate with these Buddhist runes?"

    Not far away, a hint of strangeness appeared on the faces of many cultivators.

    "Could it be that he really has the ability to open the pathway sealed for eighty thousand years?"

    One of the cultivators said curiously.

    "Hmph, how could that be possible? Did you not hear what Elder Lingxu said? Not even his Spiritual Form could open it."

    Another cultivator nodded, laughing as he said, "That''s right, this guy probably learned a couple of Buddhist maxims somewhere, which is why these great formation runes resonate.

    To think about opening the pathway, it''s definitely a pipe dream for him."

    While everyone was engaged in discussion, ridiculing Qinchuan, and waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

    "Om, ma, ni, ba, mi, hum"

    Qinchuan uttered the maxims, as the grand path roared, Buddhist law surged like a flood, overwhelming everyone like a blanket from the heavens. The golden text turned into solid forms as he spat them out of his mouth.

    These six Buddhist words spewed from his mouth and anchored themselves into the six corners of the hexagram.

    "Open!"

    Following Qinchuan''s forceful command, the grand hexagram vibrated with chants, and a rainbow-like Buddhist light soared into the sky.

    It was as if a segment had been cleaved from an ancient and majestic divine light; the Buddhist law was boundless, imparting a sense of serenity and peace.

    In the wake of the divine radiance, a black abyssal gateway appeared in the center of the hexagram formation.

    Within the abyss, one could see boundless swirling black fog.

    "What!"

    "You really opened the Defensive Grand Formation of our minor Spiritual Mountain?"

    Even though Lingxu was the Spiritual Form of a Great Emperor and had seen much, he couldn''t help but cry out in astonishment.

    "Is it truly a pathway to the outside world?"

    Seeing the abyss-like pathway, Liu Huang, the Second Elder, and many cultivators had a premonition that this was not good news.

    Hearing Elder Lingxu''s words, they came to a realization.

    The youth before them had truly opened the minor Spiritual Mountain World sealed for eighty thousand years.

    At that moment, everyone looked at each other, faces filled with disbelief.

    "This kid definitely has a story, and he must not be left alive," Liu Huang thought darkly, her eyes filled with even greater killing intent.

    "Who exactly are you, and how do you know the method to open the Defense Array of our minor Spiritual Mountain?"

    At this moment, even Lingxu''s usual calm and peaceful aura was gone, as glimmers of Dharma Patterns shone on his crystalline Spiritual Form, his expression solemn and wary as he watched Qinchuan.

    "It''s merely the Defensive Grand Formation of the minor Spiritual Mountain, nothing difficult," Qinchuan glanced at Lingxu dismissively: "Even the Formation of the great Spiritual Mountain World, I can also open."

    "I advise you not to harbor any ill intentions. Even though you are but a Spiritual Form and your true body can condense again after dissipation, have you considered whether the newly condensed Spiritual Form will be you or not?"

    Qinchuan noticed an unusual glint in Lingxu''s eyes.

    "This guy, he''s actually threatening Elder Lingxu?!"

    Hearing Qinchuan''s words, the people were once again in an uproar, utterly shocked.

    "This one''s got guts, to have killed the Third Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, already hunted to the ends of the earth, and now he dares to be disrespectful to Elder Lingxu."

    ```

    "Isn''t he afraid that Elder Lingxu will expel him from Small Spirit Mountain? At that time, he will have nowhere to shelter, becoming easy prey to the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect."

    The look in Lingxu''s eyes kept changing.

    Obeying the command of his master, he was guarding the entrance to the Small Spirit Mountain realm.

    He was, of course, aware of the importance of the defensive grand formation of Small Spirit Mountain. Since the passage was closed years ago, no one had ever reopened it.

    Previously, Qinchuan claimed he knew how to activate the defense array, but Lingxu did not take it to heart.

    Unexpectedly, Qinchuan hadn''t lied; he truly penetrated the defense array and opened the passage.

    This matter was grave; if the method to activate Small Spirit Mountain''s defensive grand formation leaked out, it would be a deadly blow to Golden Buddha Mountain.

    He wanted to take action and capture this youngster, to hand him over to his master for handling.

    However, in the end, Lingxu calmed himself down, "Amit¨¡bha, the Buddha shows mercy.

    You have merely opened the pathway of Small Spirit Mountain''s defensive grand formation and committed no sin. What concern should this monk have?

    Nevertheless, please accompany me into Small Spirit Mountain to face my master, and kindly provide Small Spirit Mountain with a reasonable explanation."

    "This Lingxu, truly worthy of being a high monk from Buddhism, was able to restrain himself even after such a secret was discovered!"

    Liu Huang and the Second Elder, who had expected Lingxu to make a move, felt a stirring in their hearts, their anxiety growing in silence.

    "Within the world of Small Spirit Mountain resides a sacred Buddhist site, even more formidable than the arrays surrounding this temple, and fighting is absolutely forbidden.

    If we let these people into the inner world, there''s a chance they could actually escape through another entrance."

    "I just so happen to have business within Small Spirit Mountain, and visiting your master is not a problem," Qinchuan said leisurely, as though meeting the other''s master was a great favor to them.

    Qinchuan''s arrogance once more had the distant crowd doubting who truly was the master of this place.

    "Let''s go. You haven''t seen your master for eighty thousand years; surely, you can hardly wait any longer."

    As he spoke, Qinchuan began to walk towards the abyssal passageway. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just as Qinchuan was about to step into the passageway, he stopped, turned his head, and looked back at Liu Huang and the others.

    "You two heard it clearly just now. Your Young Master was not killed by me. So, if you''re seeking vengeance, you''re targeting the wrong person. As for the Third Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect who coveted the magical treasures on my person and got killed for it, it was a case of reaping what one sows.

    You''ve issued the Holy Order to harass me for a while now; let''s call it even. If you continue to pursue me, you will truly lose your lives."

    Qinchuan spoke solemnly and seriously.

    "Nonsense! How could the Third Elder covet a mere magical treasure from a cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm?" the Second Elder shouted furiously.

    "I''ve said before, wherever you go, I will follow. I don''t believe you can live in Small Spirit Mountain forever."

    "In that case, follow along," Qinchuan said with a cold laugh. He had made himself clear. Since the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect was relentless, Qinchuan would only wait for the right opportunity to suppress them.

    Qinchuan and Lingxu stepped into the abyssal passageway at the same time, followed by Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, Ye Xuanji, and the rest, one after another.

    Within the passageway, waves of black demonic qi churned, instantly engulfing the figures of the group.

    "Sect Leader, the Holy Sect needs you to stand fast here. You stay and guard this exit with the other elders while I follow them in. We must not allow these people to escape."

    The Second Elder said.

    "The Third Elder died at their hands; be cautious," Liu Huang said with a light nod.

    "Rest assured, I am now at the intermediate stage of the Supreme Saint. With their strongest being merely at the late stage of the Great Saint, they are no match for me," the Second Elder stated confidently.

    Having said that, the Second Elder stepped forward, his entire figure disappearing into the abyssal passageway.

    The distant crowd, not wanting to fall behind, followed one by one into the passageway after the Second Elder, entering the inner world of Small Spirit Mountain.

 Chapter 589 - 589: Demon Beast

    Shortly after everyone stepped into the passageway, the Hexagram Formation once again flowed with Buddhist runes, and this world channel closed once more.

    "Isn''t this supposed to be the Buddhist Pure Land? Why is the atmosphere around so turbid? It''s as if we''ve arrived at the Abyssal Underworld."

    Qinchuan and the others entered the passage, and were faced with an oncoming Demonic Qi. The air was shrouded with a black fog, completely different from what they had imagined.

    Ji Huo''er asked curiously.

    Third Elder''s face turned ashen: "This is not right, what on earth has happened to this world? Why is it filled with such strong ghostly Qi?"

    Qinchuan, with his Innate Pupils, had already investigated the situation within the channel. Eighty thousand years of closure had brought anomalies to this world¡ªanything was within the realm of possibility.

    Passing through the pitch-dark passage, everyone arrived within the inner world of Mount Ling.

    "What... what happened here?" Even the always calm Third Elder was shocked by the scene around him, murmuring to himself.

    They landed on a vast plain, where numerous grotesquely-shaped demon beasts roamed.

    These demon creatures had massive bodies, some standing a thousand zhang tall, soaring into the clouds, and even the smallest were a hundred zhang high, looming in the sky.

    There was also a colossal flying demon beast soaring with spread wings, its body so huge it blocked out the sky.

    This was a Divine Level Seventh Rank Great Roc.

    Third Elder distinctly remembered that eighty thousand years ago, this place was originally a Buddhist Law training ground, with majestic statues of Buddha Lords standing all around...

    As the stars shifted and the passageway was closed for eighty thousand years, how had this place become a haven for demon beasts?

    "Clang¡ª"

    The arrival of Qinchuan and the others alarmed the demon beasts of this world.

    The Great Roc in the void was the first to discover them, emitting a loud and clear cry.

    The Great Roc spread its wings and charged towards Qinchuan and the others, its iron-like talons flashing a ghostly and chilling light within the void.

    If one were caught by the Great Roc, they would instantly be torn to pieces.

    A hint of chill passed through Third Elder''s eyes, and the Buddha''s light shone brightly.

    "Om!"

    A syllable mantra spilled from his mouth, and the golden gleaming mantra pressed down from above the Great Roc''s head.

    As the Buddhist Runes surged with power, the imposingly approaching Great Roc was instantly suppressed and burst into bits of flesh.

    After all, being a Spiritual Form of a Great Emperor, Third Elder''s strength was not as strong as his main body, but dealing with a few Seventh Rank demon beasts was still not a problem.

    Buddha''s light radiated from Third Elder, his powerful aura intimidating the remaining demon beasts.

    The massive demon beasts vigilantly observed Third Elder, and then, as if they had a mutual understanding, scattered and fled in different directions.

    "Where do you think you''re going!" Third Elder snorted coldly.

    As a practitioner of Buddhism, suppressing demons and exorcising ghosts was his duty, showing no mercy. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Om, Ma, Ni, Pad, Me, Hum."

    The Six Syllable Mantra was uttered.

    Suddenly, golden "…d" Rune characters surged out from him, filling this world with the essence of Buddhism and illuminating the dark and gloomy realm.

    It was like a hint of dawn rising from the boundless darkness of Purgatory.

    "Puff, puff, puff,"

    The terrifying Buddhist Runes pressured from the void, and the demon beasts fleeing in all directions exploded into clouds of Blood Mist.

    "It seems that this world has been occupied by demon beasts."

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils flickered with radiant light, looking into the distance.

    This world was filled with countless streams of Demonic Qi as far as the eye could see.

    Worry showed on Third Elder''s face.

    "No, I must hurry back to the Little Thunder Sound Temple to meet with my main body and understand what exactly has happened in this world."

    After saying this, Lingxu''s figure moved, tearing through space, and his entire being vanished into it, disappearing before everyone''s eyes.

    "We must also go to the Little Thunder Sound Temple!" Qinchuan''s expression was grave as he looked into the distance. Having stepped into this small world, he once again sensed the remnant soul from the message he received on that day, which was indeed in the direction of the Little Thunder Sound Temple.

    But just then, several swishing noises suddenly came from behind the group.

    The Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect had arrived, followed by many Great Saints and Holy Cultivators.

    "Eh, it seems that something unusual has happened in this Little Spirit Mountain?"

    The Second Elder, upon entering, sensed the change immediately.

    "The Pure Heart Formation within the Spirit Mountain''s inner world is gone."

    It was precisely because the Pure Heart Formation had been placed in the temple on that Little Spirit Mountain that they were unable to take action there.

    At that moment, the Second Elder also saw Qinchuan and the others.

    "Qin Li, stop right there!"

    With a roar, the Second Elder''s aura surged, and he took large strides to block Qinchuan and the rest.

    "Who would have thought that the Pure Heart Formation would be absent inside the Little Spirit Mountain''s inner world¡ªhaha, it''s like heaven''s helping me!"

    The fact that the inner world of the Little Spirit Mountain was in such a state was beyond the Second Elder''s expectations, and he laughed uncontrollably.

    "Qin Li, you probably didn''t expect this, did you? All your cunning schemes to hide within the Little Spirit Mountain, and yet cleverness has been outwitted by cleverness. No one could have foreseen such a drastic change occurring here."

    The Second Elder''s expression was icy cold, his face nearly freezing over as he spoke each word through gritted teeth.

    "Now, let''s see where you can hide!"

    After speaking, the Second Elder turned to the many Great Saints and Holy Cultivators who had followed, and said loudly.

    "Fellow Daoists, these people used treacherous tactics to kill our Flame Phoenix Holy Sect''s Third Elder. Here, in the name of the Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, I invite all of you to join me in suppressing these individuals. Afterward, my Flame Phoenix Holy Sect will surely show its gratitude."

    Although the Second Elder was confident in his ability to suppress the five people, he was cautious by nature.

    He was well aware that the Third Elder, who was at the early stage of a Supreme Saint, had been slain by an adversary at the late stage of a Great Saint with just a single Divine Skill.

    He was certain that these few individuals had other means at their disposal. To avoid letting the night drag on with dreams, he invited the many cultivators who had come with him to take action together and suppress the few with the swiftness of thunder.

    "Since the Second Elder requires it, Ye Feng will certainly lend a hand." A cultivator at the intermediate stage of a Great Saint stepped forward to stand with the Second Elder.

    "I''m willing to help the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect capture these people!"

    "I''m willing as well."

    The remaining cultivators promptly stepped forward.

    Just the Second Elder was enough to suppress the five people, and by choosing sides at this time, even if they couldn''t gain benefits, they would at least earn the Second Elder''s good opinion.

    Without having to do anything, they could gain face¡ªwhy not do it?

    The many cultivators stepped forward one after another, surrounding Qinchuan and the others in the center, leaving no one out.

    "Heh, so everyone has decided to confront this young master?"

    Qinchuan swept his gaze over the crowd and said indifferently, "Does anyone wish to withdraw?"

    "Withdraw now, and this young master may forgive and forget. Otherwise, don''t blame this young master for being ruthless!"

    "Idiot, what time do you think it is to still be playing the big bad wolf. You brat, can''t you see the situation before you? You''re about to lose your life."

    A Great Saint at the early stage scoffed coldly.

    "Very well, since no one''s withdrawing, then I shall have to send you all off together," said Qinchuan impassively.

    "Young Master, should I make a move?" Ye Xuanji stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

    "No need. We still need to make haste to the Little Thunder Sound Temple. While you could certainly suppress these rotten fish and shrimps, it would unavoidably waste time. Let me handle them quickly," Qinchuan said, picking at his ear and shaking his head.

    The opposition didn''t just have a cultivator at the intermediate stage of Supreme Saint but also several Great Saints and cultivators of the Holy Realm. If they formed a Great Formation, even a Supreme Saint at the late stage could be slain.

 Chapter 590 - 590: Massacre

    "Pu?!"

    The voices of Ye Xuanji and his companion were soft, but everyone present was of Holy''s Realm, Great Saint, or even Supreme Saint Level strength, so their conversation was clearly heard by all.

    The crowd was incensed,

    "Brat, aren''t you taking us too lightly? At the very least, we are in Holy''s Realm. Just with a flick of our fingers, any of us could suppress you, a mere early-stage cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm."

    A cultivator sneered and mocked.

    "This guy is too arrogant. Second Elder, step aside and let see how Ye brother captures him." Ye Feng, who had first jumped out to show his loyalty, now took the lead in stepping forward again.

    "Shh!"

    Ye Feng was a loose cultivator. His eagerness in dealing with Qinchuan was also to win favor with the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, and even better if he could choose a magic artifact from the sect.

    He stretched out his arm, his hands formed into claws, and grabbed at Qinchuan, bringing with him a bone-scraping Gang Wind.

    His arms shone brilliantly, wearing iron gauntlets that looked like steel, and the fingertips flashed with a green glow. Being a poison cultivator, his magic artifact was coated with a poison potent enough to kill even Supreme Saint Experts.

    Qinchuan stood there; he made no move.

    To this situation, Ye Xuanji, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and the others were already accustomed. Qinchuan was powerful, and they were not worried at all.

    Yet, Ye Shiyi was somewhat anxious. Although he was just entering the Tempering Body Realm, he could clearly feel that the aura of the cultivator opposite him was countless times stronger than Qinchuan''s.

    If compared, it was like the gap between fireflies and the bright moon.

    Ye Shiyi''s face turned deathly pale¡ªpartly from worry for Qinchuan, and partly because the opponent''s strong aura oppressed him so much that he was almost unable to breathe.

    "Don''t worry, the Young Master''s strength is beyond your imagination."

    Ye Xuanji released his aura, enveloping Ye Shiyi, Ji Huo''er, and the others within it.

    Ye Feng''s gaze was icy cold. Not only was his opponent arrogant, thinking he could challenge those of Holy''s Realm while in the Dragon Transformation Realm, but he also disregarded himself completely, even as he struck with all his might¡ªa sign that the youngster didn''t take him seriously at all.

    His killing intent was overwhelming, and the green gleam on his magic artifact became even more resplendent; the terrifying poison tore through the void, diffusing a faint toxin into the air.

    "Hmph, you''re just a kid in the Dragon Transformation Realm. Even if you''re strong, I don''t believe you can be my match!" he naturally heard Ye Xuanji''s words too.

    Not only did Qinchuan look down upon him, but Ye Xuanji and the others did as well.

    After all, Ye Feng was a Great Saint Expert. Such prowess allowed him to dominate this region, where even other Saints would have to greet him respectfully let alone a Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator.

    The fact that he was now underestimated by both Qinchuan and Ye Xuanji naturally left him indignant.

    All that remained in his mind was the thought to kill Qinchuan with Thunderous Force.

    His magic artifact was already in front of Qinchuan, less than three feet away. The green poison spread rapidly, and the ribbon-like poison fog was about to engulf Qinchuan.

    "Foolish boy, die!"

    Ye Feng sneered coldly; the green glow on his magic artifact surged, rushing toward Qinchuan''s forehead, aiming to tear apart his Spiritual Platform.

    "Is this guy just too slow to react to Ye Feng''s fast moves, or has he been scared stiff?"

    "With such a short distance and Qinchuan still not making a move, even two experts of the same realm wouldn''t dare to be so complacent, let alone him who is two major realms lower than his opponent."

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s forehead split open, and a horrifying golden radiance shot out from within.

    "Suppress!"

    Brilliant gold light erupted from his forehead; the golden path was like a vast ocean, with towering waves crashing ashore, instantly engulfing Ye Feng.

    Ye Feng met his demise.

    In just an encounter, Ye Feng was suppressed and killed.

    "How... How is it possible?"

    "Impossible, I am a Great Saint Expert, you can''t possibly be my match. What despicable means have you used?"

    Ye Feng''s crystalline True Spirit floated out, his face contorted in horror as he looked at Qinchuan, screaming in disbelief.

    "Noise. I have said you are not my match," Qinchuan''s eyes emitted a sharp light, tearing apart Ye Feng''s True Spirit; the world returned to silence.

    "What?!"

    All hearts chilled, and a sense of terror gripped everyone. Only now did they take a fresh look at Qinchuan, and the way they looked at him changed.

    "How can this lad''s divine soul technique be so powerful?"

    At a distance, the Second Elder was filled with uncertain astonishment. He had clearly seen that it was the youth''s powerful divine soul technique that had slain Ye Feng.

    This small world''s activation of the formation had long since cut off any connection with the outside world, so not even the terrifying demonic and ghostly qi could seep out. Its effect was similar to when he had been in the boundless Hell''s Great Formation.

    Therefore, Qinchuan could use his divine soul here without any inhibition, without worrying that those with ulterior motives could detect him.

    "You all, come at me together, I don''t want to waste time," Qinchuan said, glancing sideways at the distant Second Elder and his group, his tone calm.

    His voice was ice-cold, and although he was only an early-stage cultivator of the Dragon Transformation Realm, everyone inexplicably felt a wave of fear strike their hearts.

    "Arrogant, way too arrogant!" The crowd was enraged.

    "Kill!"

    "Everyone, strike together. This kid has a divine soul supreme treasure on him. Be careful to protect your spiritual platforms. Even if his divine soul magic artifact is strong, he can''t possibly deal with so many of us at the same time!"

    The Second Elder shouted angrily, as the golden light from the center of Qinchuan''s forehead was too eerie and overwhelmingly powerful. He had always been cautious and urged loudly.

    The rest of the cultivators took action, shielding their own spiritual platforms, conjuring divine skills in their palms, and heading towards Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot," Qinchuan snorted coldly. Immediately, his forehead split completely open, a golden aura of the great dao burst forth ceaselessly, and in the void, his colossal magic body condensed.

    "Qi Sha Qiankun Art!"

    These few words escaped from Qinchuan''s mouth.

    The next moment, the skies changed color. It was already as dark as hell, but now it became completely black.

    Qinchuan''s magic body emitted dazzling light, and divine brilliance burst forth with flashing lightning and rolling thunder.

    Subsequently, numerous thunder blades emerged between heaven and earth, aiming for the soul of the Second Elder and his companions.

    The Qi Sha Qiankun Art was his signature technique from his previous life. It was invincible among those of the same realm, and what more, Qinchuan''s soul was now many times stronger than anyone else''s.

    "This is not a divine soul supreme treasure, this is a divine soul supernatural power!"

    When the Qi Sha Qiankun Art was deployed, all hearts trembled.

    "Ah..."

    Before they could ponder further, the overwhelming thunder blades fell, directly slashing at people''s souls.

    Screams filled the air.

    Countless saints perished in an instant.

    With people continuously being cut down, within the span of a breath, everyone around fell to the thunder blades and perished.

    The Second Elder looked around and realized he had become the sole survivor.

    "This... this... what kind of supernatural power is this? Who are you, and why is your divine soul so powerful?"

    The Second Elder''s eyebrows twitched, fear setting into his heart. He realized it was not that Qinchuan was carrying a divine soul magic artifact; rather, Qinchuan''s soul was incomparably powerful.

    "You don''t deserve to know."

    Qinchuan''s voice was as cold as ice, and his powerful Art of the Divine Soul slashed towards the Second Elder.

    "Run!"

    The Second Elder trembled with fear, immediately sensing that this terrifying divine soul technique would shred him.

    But the next moment, he felt an acute pain in his soul, and immediately, he lost consciousness. His true spirit hardly had the chance to float away before it was completely obliterated. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect, once so full of life and vigor, thus perished.

 Chapter 591 - 591: Ghost Race

    "I''ve given you all countless opportunities," Qinchuan shook his head, speaking with an expression of helplessness.

    "They''re all dead?"

    Ye Shiyi was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the fallen people before him.

    Now a cultivator himself, he certainly knew the gap between the Dragon Transformation Realm and the powers of Saints, Great Saints, and Supreme Saints.

    "I told you, big brother is much stronger than you think," Ji Huo''er said, jumping for joy.

    Just as everyone was preparing to leave, at that moment, a powerful surge of energy erupted from the end of the sky in this world.

    Golden Buddhist light and the demonic qi filled the sky, intertwining in the void. Majestic Great Dao Rune Patterns clashed in the void; their colliding pillars of light blindingly brilliant, with the power seemingly capable of destroying the blue sky.

    "That''s the direction of the Lesser Thunder Monastery. Lingxu has encountered a powerful enemy," Qinchuan''s heart grew solemn.

    He took the lead, transforming into a streak of light and shooting forth.

    "Let''s hurry over," he urged.

    The group raced toward the direction of the eruption at high speed.

    Along the way, there were countless demon beast corpses, blood spilled on the ground¡ªvictims of Lingxu''s casual slaughter as he passed.

    There were also new demon beasts attracted by the scent of blood.

    Within this sealed off micro-world, Qinchuan''s soul was unrestrained, his Dharma Aspect fully unleashed, sweeping through everything on his way.

    The path was clear and unobstructed, and soon they could see a temple wrapped in demonic qi standing at the end of the sky.

    This temple was grand and massive, towering into the clouds as if it bridged heaven and earth, entirely black with rings of black fog entwining around it.

    In front of the temple, there was a huge plaque with "Lesser Thunder Monastery" inscribed in four large characters.

    The plaque had been corroded by the terrifying demonic qi and turned ink-black.

    "How did the Lesser Thunder Monastery become like this?" Ji Huo''er''s face showed confusion; this was different from the Buddhist Holy Land she remembered.

    "This is not its original appearance," Qinchuan explained, although the structure and mode of the Lesser Thunder Monastery had not changed from the past, its color was completely different.

    The Lesser Thunder Monastery was originally bathed in golden light, illuminating the whole world of Little Spirit Mountain, but now it had become a tower of ghosts.

    However, compared to the transformation of Little Spirit Mountain into a playground for demon beasts, the change in the appearance of the Lesser Thunder Monastery was not surprising.

    Qinchuan and the others moved quickly and soon arrived at the entrance of the Lesser Thunder Monastery.

    At that moment, Lingxu was in battle with an old man whose body was enveloped in a black robe and had an ugly face.

    The golden light was dazzling, and the Buddhist Law boundless. Mysterious Buddhist symbols emerged from Lingxu''s physical body, like talismans, pressing down on the opponent. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Both were merely Spiritual Bodies and not their main forms.

    Those mysterious Buddhist runes struck the other''s body like a thousand-jun mountains, emitting a series of thunderous, explosive sounds.

    This was a supreme Buddhist spell.

    Before long, the robed old man began to spit out black blood from his mouth.

    "Ah... Unforgivable..." he howled, roaring furiously to the sky.

    Right after, black qi began to spread out from his body, forming into several ink-black Great Seals.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    The black Great Seals collided with the Buddhist runes in the void, sounding like thunderclaps above the Nine Heavens.

    The black Great Seal and the myriad Buddhist runes fell from the sky at the same time, both struck down by the opponent.

    "This is the aura of the Ghost Race!" Qinchuan said, his Innate Pupils snapping open. Within his eyes, it was as if the sun and moon surged, a brilliant light shooting forth, illuminating the body of the robed elder.

    He saw clearly that the aura emanating from the robed elder was one he was very familiar with, the purest of the Ghost Race.

    He was not like Ye Shiyi, who merely had a trace of blood lineage; the elder had not a hint of impurity, and he came straight from the Underworld.

    "Hmm..."

    At the same time, Ye Shiyi behind him let out a faint moan.

    "Young Master, uh¡­ I¡­ I feel so uncomfortable, as if something in my mind is about to burst forth." Ye Shiyi clutched Qinchuan''s clothing with one hand and held his forehead with the other, struggling to speak.

    Qinchuan glanced at him and noticed that, somehow, beads of sweat the size of soybeans had formed on his forehead.

    He was enduring the pain with great difficulty.

    "Quickly circulate this mental method."

    Qinchuan touched his forehead, a sense of tranquility flooded into his mind, and with one hand, he released mana to suppress the restless Ghost Race bloodline within him.

    Ye Shiyi, who practiced both the Human Race and Ghost Tribe Heart Methods, was normally very stable. Under Qinchuan''s guidance, both methods balanced each other out, and aside from occasional restlessness, they did not significantly impact him.

    But at this moment, his bloodline was affected by the black-robed elder before him, causing the Xuan Ming Night Ghost Technique within him to race madly, overpowering the Spirit Dragon Heart Method.

    That was why he felt this way.

    Ling Xu had fought a grand battle with the black-robed elder, with neither side claiming victory.

    Now, the two of them separated.

    At this moment, the black-robed elder was also drawn by Qinchuan and the others. His piercing gaze swept over them, finally coming to rest on Ye Shiyi.

    "It''s actually the bloodline of that slut!" the robed elder said with a frown.

    "Truly despicable, truly despicable! To even consort with the Human Race and leave behind offspring, it truly is the shame of our clan," the Ghost Race elder said, enraged, repeating ''despicable'' twice.

    Qinchuan''s heart stirred; Ye Shiyi''s Ghost Race bloodline seemed to have some connection to this black-robed elder.

    Ling Xu was somewhat surprised to see Qinchuan and his group.

    As he departed, he clearly perceived that the Second Elder of the Flame Phoenix Holy Sect and his entourage had entered Mount Ling.

    Qinchuan fled to Mount Ling, protected by the Pure Heart Formation. This was the protection of Buddhism, not his personal protection.

    With the failure of Mount Ling''s formations, he could not involve himself in the karma of both parties and could only let them resolve it themselves.

    He had thought that Qinchuan and his companions would be slain by the Second Elder and his people. He did not expect that Qinchuan''s group would survive.

    "Who would have thought that the Ghost Race, which struggled on the brink of death in the dark Underworld for billions of years, could return to the surface of the earth." Qinchuan said calmly, pulling Ye Shiyi behind him with unhurried steps.

    "Hmm?"

    "I did not expect there to be Cultivators on the Divine Wilderness Continent who recognize the lineage of my Ghost Race," the black-robed elder retorted, reassessing Qinchuan.

    However, his gaze flickered and upon realizing how weak Qinchuan was, like an ant, he grew even more curious.

    "I am very curious, how did you recognize my Ghost Race bloodline?"

    "Could it be because someone recognized the bloodline of that slut?"

    The barrier between the Underworld and the Divine Wilderness Continent is much stronger than the barrier separating the Divine Wilderness from the Upper Realm; it was created to seal away the Ghost Race.

    Although this powerful barrier was born because of the Ghost Race, completely locking the Underworld away, it wasn''t easy for the other races of the Divine Wilderness Continent to break through the barrier either.

    Not even the most powerful Cultivator, the Great Emperor, on the Divine Wilderness Continent could break through the barrier. Only when one''s Cultivation Level reached that of a Heavenly God, could they tear through space, pass through the barrier, and enter the Underworld.

    Therefore, on the Divine Wilderness Continent, there should be no one who recognizes the bloodline of the Ghost Race.

 Chapter 592 - 592: Interrogation

    "I''m rather curious as well," Qinchuan said, standing sideways in midair, his voice indifferent.

    "There''s a barrier specifically against your Ghost Race between the Underworld and the Divine Wilderness Continent. How did you manage to break through it and come to this Little Spirit Mountain?"

    "Why should I tell you?" the old ghost tribesman glared at Lingxu and Qinchuan with an unpleasant face, speaking disdainfully.

    "How about this, you tell me how you broke through the barrier, and I''ll tell you how I recognized your identity? An exchange of information, it''s fair," Qinchuan seriously proposed.

    "Hmph, the delusions of a fool. Since you''re not willing to speak, I''m not going to press you. There are ways to get information straight from your mind," the ghost tribesman responded coldly.

    Qinchuan certainly understood the meaning behind the elder''s words.

    He wanted to use his Soul techniques, employing the Soul-Searching Secret Art to probe Qinchuan''s Soul.

    "Heh, the feeling is mutual, young master here thinks the same. If you won''t come clean willingly, I have my methods to make you speak," Qinchuan said, his eyes piercing, as he stood his ground.

    "Court death!" The ghost tribesman''s expression turned fierce, a sharp killing intent flashing in his eyes.

    His eyes were dark as lamps, radiating dazzling ghostly Qi. He waved his sleeves, reaching out to grab Qinchuan.

    Beneath the black robe, barely visible bones surfaced as he employed his powerful Ghost Techniques, intending to directly capture Qinchuan.

    "Watch out, Benefactor Qin!" Lingxu cried out in alarm, alerting everyone.

    At the same time, his body shimmered with Buddhist light, ready to intercept the ghost tribesman.

    However, at that moment, Qinchuan''s Dharma Aspect solidified, his forehead splitting open and the Asura Emperor Soul rose behind him.

    The massive Dharma Aspect of the Asura Emperor Soul exuded terrifying Asura killing intent, with substantial blood-red killing intent swirling around, continuously enveloping the surrounding ghostly Qi.

    "What¡­ what is this? Is this really his Soul?" Although he recognized it at a glance as Qinchuan''s Soul, he couldn''t believe it.

    How could a cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm have such a powerful Soul?

    When this Emperor Soul appeared, its eyes ablaze with red Flames, it looked down from on high at the ghost tribesman, reminding him of the ancient deities passed down in his tribe.

    Even as powerful as he was, he couldn''t help but shudder, his rushing body coming to a sudden halt.

    Lingxu also steadied himself, looking at Qinchuan in shock.

    "Condense!"

    Qinchuan commanded. The arms of the Dharma Aspect behind him moved, casting a Spell.

    This Spell glowed with an eerie light and sacred Soul runes formed into a blood-colored chain that shot towards the opponent at great speed.

    "Whoosh!"

    The Blood Chain moved so quickly, it resembled a Divine Rainbow. One moment, it was in the hands of Qinchuan''s Dharma Aspect; the next, it had already wrapped around the ghost tribesman several times.

    The Blood Chain bound his Soul, paralyzing not just his Physical Body but also his Soul.

    "Who... who are you? How can your Soul be so strong?" The ghost tribesman asked in horror, finally coming to his senses.

    "It seems you haven''t quite understood the situation you''re in. At this moment, with a mere thought from this young master, your Soul could burst instantly.

    So, you''re not in a position to ask me questions," Qinchuan looked askance at him, saying indifferently.

    "Now, when this young master asks you something, you answer honestly, unless you''d like to try some other methods."

    "What¡­ what do you want to know?" The elder''s expression changed several times before he finally asked through gritted teeth.

    Now that he was the fish on the chopping block, he had no choice but to submit.

    "First, answer the question I just asked, how did you break through the barrier and come to this small world?"

    Qinchuan said.

    The old member of the Ghost Race remained silent. After a long while, he finally spoke, "Come closer, I will only tell you."

    "The Ghost Race is cunning, be careful of their tricks." Ling Xu, now aware of the other''s identity and recalling the Ghost Race described in the Buddhist Scriptures, cautioned Qinchuan.

    "No matter, they can''t harm this young noble." Qinchuan walked proudly, directly approaching the old member of the Ghost Race.

    "Come even closer." The old Ghost Race member said.

    Qinchuan sneered repeatedly, yet he didn''t hesitate at all, continuing to move closer to the old Ghost Race member. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just as Qinchuan was half a foot away, the old man''s face twisted into a hideous expression, "Die!"

    Immediately after, his third eye burst open, with his soul within swelling incessantly.

    He actually wanted to explode his soul.

    "Hmph, I haven''t allowed you to die yet, so how could you die?"

    Qinchuan had already seen through the opponent''s intention and his expression turned cold as a thought crossed his mind.

    Suddenly, a series of scarlet runes emerged on the Blood Chain, flashing with a bloody Divine Rainbow, sinking into the opponent''s soul.

    Instantly, the opponent''s expanding soul deflated once more.

    He wanted to explode, but in the end, Qinchuan forcibly suppressed it.

    "You..."

    The heart of the Ghost Race powerhouse chilled. What kind of technique was this that could even suppress soul explosion?

    At that moment, his soul was utterly shattered.

    "It seems I''ll have to do it myself." Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders.

    Having said that, he pointed his finger at the opponent''s forehead, and his powerful Emperor Soul surged out, flowing into the opponent''s sea of consciousness.

    Qinchuan didn''t choose to forcibly conduct a Soul Search because this was a Spiritual Form; it would surely have Prohibitions implanted by the main body. If it were subjected to a violent soul search, it would result in another irreversible self-destruction.

    This kind of Prohibition self-destruction was something Qinchuan couldn''t stop.

    He first extracted the soul from the sea of consciousness, then with his powerful Asura Emperor Soul, he started to intrude the True Spirit within the opponent, wanting to forcibly strip away the Prohibitions planted within.

    Qinchuan''s soul was far more powerful than the one who had implanted the Prohibitions, and he was capable of stripping them from the True Spirit of the opponent, though the process was slightly cumbersome.

    The old Ghost Race member seemed to realize what Qinchuan planned.

    His face kept changing, first turning bright red, then pale.

    "I''ll talk! I''ll talk! Please don''t strip my Prohibitions!"

    This process of stripping the Prohibitions caused unprecedented pain to his soul, as if a myriad of Divine Swords kept slashing on his soul, followed by healing with the utmost Divine Medicine, and then slashing again. Within a few short breaths, his soul endured unbearable agony.

    He could no longer bear it and decided to speak.

    "We... we accidentally discovered a crack at the edge of the Underworld. We passed through the crack and arrived here," the frightened old Ghost Race member said with a trembling voice.

    "A crack that leads to this small world? Where is this crack?"

    Qinchuan was shocked. He had thought these members of the Ghost Race had come from the barrier of the Divine Wilderness Continent, but they had actually arrived directly in the small spiritual mountain world.

    "After we... we crossed over here, the crack closed on its own and is now untraceable," the old Ghost Race member quickly responded without daring to conceal anything.

    "How many of you crossed through the crack and entered this world?" Qinchuan asked again.

 Chapter 593 - 593: Relic

    "We were originally an adventure group from the Underworld, with a total of sixteen members. Eighty thousand years ago, one day, we received a task to pursue and kill a female of the Ghost Race."

    We tracked the woman to the border of the Underworld, where she accidentally stumbled into a rift, and all sixteen of us from our group ended up here."

    Aside from the sixteen of us, before the rift closed, a large number of demonic creatures and ghosts from the Underworld also came through."

    The Ghost Race powerhouse gurgled out everything, daring not to hide anything.

    "After passing through the rift, we soon realized we had left the bounds of the Underworld, but before we could rejoice, we came under suppression by these Buddhas."

    Speaking of this, the Ghost Race powerhouse seemed quite indignant.

    "These ants of the Human Race, daring to confront our great Ghost Race! If it weren''t because our clan has lived in the desolate Underworld for so long that our talents have degenerated, these ants wouldn''t even have the right to stand and speak to us, let alone raise a hand against us."

    Seeing the Ghost Race powerhouse becoming more agitated as he spoke, Qinchuan''s mind stirred slightly, and the runes on the Blood Chain flashed again, making his face turn miserably pale.

    "Ah, it hurts, hurts, hurts!" the old Ghost Race man immediately grimaced and howled in pain.

    "What''s so great about the Human Race? Don''t you understand? The era of the four Ancient Races has passed, now, whether it''s the Divine Wilderness Continent or the Divine Realm, it''s the world of the Human Race!"

    "You Ghost Race are lucky enough to be clinging to life in the Underworld and leaving a lineage behind. You should know that the other three of the Ancient Four Races have all perished."

    Qinchuan sneered at him, speaking sarcastically.

    "What? The Divine Race has perished?" The Ghost Race powerhouse suddenly froze, his face showing disbelief.

    "Yes, the Divine Race has already been extinct, and now your Ghost Race is the only survivor among the Ancient Four Great Races," Qinchuan nodded and said.

    They had been suppressed for so long and were lagging in news; for generations, their only thoughts were on how to slaughter the Divine Race and return to the Upper Realm, but today they received the news that the Divine Race had been extinguished.

    This left him in a stupor.

    After a long pause, Qinchuan pointed at Ye Shiyi and asked.

    "The Ghost Race woman you mentioned chasing, is she related to the bloodline on his body?"

    "Yes, this kid has the unique Qi of that despicable person''s clan on him," said the old Ghost Race man, still immersed in the news of the Divine Race''s extinction.

    "After we sixteen brothers pursued her to this place, that despicable person was the first to escape from this small world, while the sixteen of us got into a great battle with these Buddhas here. In the end, both sides perished together, and now only my last Spiritual Form remains."

    At this point, Qinchuan roughly understood the situation.

    Eighty thousand years ago, a rift suddenly appeared between the small spiritual mountain world and the Ghost Race''s Underworld, and seventeen members of the Ghost Race along with a great number of demonic beasts crossed through the rift to this place.

    The Buddhas here were caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the Ghost Race powerhouses, thinking that the Ghost Race had broken the Underworld''s Barrier. They initiated the Defensive Grand Formation of this world to prevent these demonic beings from escaping from here.

    Subsequently, a great battle ensued in this place, Ghost Race powerhouses and many Buddhas fell, leaving only some demonic beasts to multiply here.

    As for that person who escaped this place and set up the Blood Demon Formation in the Great Wilderness desert...

    At this point, Qinchuan already had his suspicions.

    "Seeing as you''ve been so cooperative, this young master will grant you a quick end."

    Qinchuan had already learned what he wanted to know; these people of the Ghost Race were just lackeys from the Underworld, unlikely to know much useful information. There was no need for Qinchuan to waste more time on him.

    "I''ve said all I can say, please let me go..."

    At that moment, the elder of the Ghost Race said with fear, begging for mercy.

    "It''s not that this young master won''t spare you, but the great Dao no longer accommodates you. The passage is closed, and you cannot return to the Underworld," Qinchuan said without any more unnecessary words. The Blood Chain binding his soul emitted a dazzling blood light, and the elder''s True Spirit instantly exploded.

    "Qin benefactor, you..."

    Ling Xu stared at Qinchuan, dumbfounded, with too many doubts in his mind.

    Whether it was Qinchuan actually recognizing the Qi of the Ancient Ghost Clan or Qinchuan''s shockingly powerful soul, both astonished him.

    "Please keep this matter a secret, Elder Ling Xu," Qinchuan said without further explanation, smiling as he spoke.

    Ling Xu naturally understood what Qinchuan was referring to, about the matter of his powerful soul.

    "Of course, Benefactor Qin has resolved a crisis for Buddhism, and for that Ling Xu is grateful," he said.

    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "This matter involves the Ghost Race; this young master merely took action as the opportunity arose."

    As he said this, he suddenly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Elder Ling Xu, may I presumptuously ask, were you once a prince before you took your vows?"

    "Hmm, how did you come to know of it, Benefactor Qin?" Ling Xu asked with a strange expression. Few people knew of this, and he had never met Qinchuan before and wondered how Qin knew of it.

    "Because, typically only princes refer to themselves as ''this prince''," Qinchuan said with a smile.

    Qinchuan''s words seemed nonsensical, leaving Ling Xu perplexed.

    But before he could ask for clarification, Qinchuan waved his hand and said, "Let''s go. This small Lei Yin Temple has been silent for eighty thousand years; there must be some things left from that time inside." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan looked up toward the top of the small Lei Yin Temple, his gaze thoughtful.

    That soul''s Qi was precisely above this small Lei Yin Temple.

    Because the Buddhas of this world had all perished, and the Demonic Beasts and Ghost Race occupied this realm, the small Lei Yin Temple was filled with countless Ghost Qi.

    The once colossal Buddha statues inside had long been suffused with Demonic Qi and were exceedingly dim.

    Fortunately, now that the Spiritual Form has returned and the Buddha light shone anew, the small Lei Yin Temple gradually regained its original hues.

    The small Lei Yin Temple comprised forty-nine levels in total, and each level was a vast and majestic Sumeru Space.

    Originally, each of these spaces was guarded by a supreme Buddha; now although these Buddhas still sat atop the lotus thrones, they had all turned into skeletons.

    Ling Xu dispelled the surrounding Ghost Qi, his face looking very grim. These people had once been monks deeply steeped in Buddhist Law, and yet none had escaped.

    In no time, Qinchuan and the others reached the topmost level of the small Lei Yin Temple.

    As soon as they entered this space, a terrifying combination of Buddha and ghost Qi enveloped everyone''s faces like a sweeping storm.

    In the center of this realm, a lotus platform shimmering with golden light was placed. Atop the platform, where previously there had been a person, there now rested a Relic emitting a faint glow.

    This fist-sized Shariputra floated quietly above the lotus platform, its immense Buddhist Law emanating from the Relic.

    Not far from the platform stood sixteen stalwart members of the Ghost Race, proud and unyielding.

    The men of the Ghost Race were strong and rugged with grotesque faces, while the women had delicate bodies but were enchantingly beautiful. Despite having died eighty thousand years ago, they still appeared lifelike, even their reluctant expressions before death were clear, their bodies showing no sign of decay.

    Truly, they were of an Ancient Race; although their talents had faded into obscurity, their bodies remained immortal.

    One of them, in particular, looked exactly like the Ghost Race member Qinchuan and the others had encountered earlier. It was clearly his main body.

 Chapter 594 - 594: Inner Demons

    At that moment,

    a vengeful spirit filled with murderous intent floated out from the relic, roaring in anger, "You little brat, what do you want? All of my grand plans have been ruined by you, and now you even chase me here? Do you truly wish to utterly annihilate me?"

    This remnant soul was none other than the one from the Great Wilderness Desert that had set up the Blood Demon Formation and trapped and killed hundreds of thousands of cultivators.

    Before this moment, no one had seen the face of this soul. Today, they finally saw it.

    Ye Xuanji, Ling Xian''er, and Ji Huo''er, among others, stood there dumbstruck, in disbelief.

    "How... how is it you!?"

    Ji Huo''er and the others gaped at the remnant soul above the relic, then looked towards Ling Xu.

    The remnant soul was the spitting image of Ling Xu.

    "Big brother, what''s going on? Is the person who trapped and killed hundreds of thousands of cultivators a high monk?" Ji Huo''er asked in a daze.

    Ling Xu, seeing this blood-drenched soul filled with a dread and murderous aura, was also stunned.

    Not only did the remnant soul look exactly like him, but what was more important was that he could see clearly the countless strands of murderous aura entangling the soul, bearing innumerable karmic blood feuds.

    He suddenly realized where this overwhelming karmic blood feud came from.

    Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, he brought his palms together, and repeatedly chanted Amitabha Buddha.

    "Huo''er, have you forgotten what Elder Ling Xu earlier said? The Defensive Grand Formation of this small world can only be activated by his main body, no one else. Have you never wondered how this remnant soul freely came in and out of here?"

    Qinchuan said blandly.

    "Amitabha Buddha, this monk is terrified, I actually allowed him to be born," Ling Xu said with great fear.

    The incident with the Blood Demon Formation in the Great Wilderness Desert was so significant that he had naturally heard of it long ago, but he never thought that the prime culprit behind the mass slaughter would turn out to be himself.

    "Is this your main body''s soul?" Ji Huo''er looked at Ling Xu again, realizing the truth, asked in shock, unable to believe it.

    "It''s you!"

    The remnant soul, upon seeing Ling Xu''s spiritual form, changed his expression greatly and, without thinking, transformed into a ray of light, trying to flee into the relic.

    "Evil soul, where do you think you''re going!" Ling Xu snapped back to reality and shouted loudly. Numerous Buddhist runes flew out of his palm, blossoming to their extreme, and struck the remnant soul.

    "Boom!"

    Golden Buddha light soared to the skies, and the blood-red remnant soul instantly exploded, disintegrating into fragments, vanishing completely.

    "This is not the soul of this monk''s main body, but rather a heart demon of mine. For so many years, I didn''t expect that after my main body''s demise, it actually survived," Ling Xu explained, after he had personally extinguished the remnant soul, breathing out a sigh and began to recount the causes and origins of it all.

    "Before I took the vows, I was a prince of Xuanhuo Country in the Western Gourd Continent. However, one hundred thousand years ago, a war broke out between Xuanhuo Country and the neighboring Cold Country. In that battle, Xuanhuo Country was destroyed, my family wiped out, and the entire palace was slaughtered. I alone managed to escape.

    After escaping, I met Master Kongming who took me in during my time of peril and led me to Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Thus, I shaved my head and took the vows at Golden Buddha Mountain, practicing the Buddhist Law.

    During my cultivation, I suppressed the matter of Xuanhuo Country in my heart. I had also inquired about the fate of Xuanhuo''s royal family and learned that the lineage had perished. I was the only surviving descendant of Xuanhuo Country.

    I did wish for revenge, but by that time, my Buddhist practice had already greatly progressed, and I struggled mightily within my heart.

    ```

    During that period, two voices constantly argued incessantly in my mind.

    One voice persuaded, "For what purpose have you cultivated all your life? Naturally, it is to become stronger, to no longer be oppressed by those who once suppressed you. If you can even let go of the hatred for your family and country, what use is a lifetime of cultivation?"

    On the other hand, another voice incessantly said, "Since you have entered Buddhism, you have retreated into the monastic life, why not let the past affairs drift away with the wind? Moreover, when will the cycle of vengeance ever end? Today, if you slaughter the Cold Country royal family, how many innocent people will be implicated?"

    At that time, just when I was in a dilemma, my master, the Empty Enlightenment God, passed away in order to save a cultivator from the Saint Realm who was a stranger to us.

    If my master could do so much for a stranger, how could I bring myself to slaughter the entire lineage of Cold Country?"

    Speaking to this point, Qinchuan had already understood the reason.

    The main body of the Spirit Void had let go of the grudges, but at that time, a heart demon had already formed, and it could easily suppress the heart demon in front of him.

    However, when the Ghost Race suddenly attacked, the Spirit Void''s main body perished, and this heart demon absorbed the ghost qi of the Ghost Race, nurturing it to grow, and finally became what it was now.

    Different from the Spiritual Form, the Spiritual Form was born from the main body, but the heart demon and the main body''s soul are one and the same; it can actually be said to be the evil thoughts of the main body, with no differences from the main body itself.

    This is why this heart demon was able to activate the Defensive Grand Formation, freely entering and exiting the interior and exterior of Little Spirit Mountain, while the Spirit Void Spiritual Form could not activate the Defensive Grand Formation.

    Qinchuan''s face showed scorn, and he sneered, "Many years ago, I told those old bald heads in the heavens that there were serious drawbacks to the Buddhist path.

    Living in the world, what one values is the carefree and unrestrained freedom. To be able to let go even of the profound enmity you carry¡ªwhat meaning would there be in a lifetime then?

    As expected, your main body gave up on your worldly grudge and forcibly suppressed the heart demon, only to suffer backlash in the end, causing innocent millions of cultivators to bear the consequences."

    "Amitabha..."

    Incessantly murmuring, Spirit Void¡ªthough he was a Spiritual Form that had developed its own Spiritual Intelligence¡ªstill felt he carried an overwhelming sin.

    Spirit Void took steps toward the lotus platform, carefully lifting the relic situated upon it, murmuring to himself, "Main body, why have you still not eradicated this heart demon?"

    He was questioning the main body, as well as himself.

    He did not know how he could atone for such towering guilt now.

    As he murmured to himself, a faint shadow suddenly drifted out of the relic in his hand, appearing before everyone.

    It was a monk, his body emitting a faint golden light.

    This was a Divine Sense left by the Spirit Void main body before perishing.

    "Spiritual Form, I''m glad that you are still alive,"

    The remnant soul of the Spirit Void main body suddenly began to speak.

    "If you are seeing this remnant soul of mine, it means that the defense passage of Little Spirit Mountain has already been opened.

    I do not know how long the Defensive Grand Formation of Little Spirit Mountain will hold.

    A year, ten years, or a hundred years?

    By now, a great number of Ghost Race powerhouses must have entered this place, and the Divine Wilderness Continent must already be in peril."

    This Divine Sense did not possess Spiritual Intelligence, but was left behind by the Spirit Void main body transforming into a relic when he perished, and he continued to talk to himself.

    "Perhaps you are now full of doubts, not knowing what has happened, not understanding why the Ghost Race would breach the Barrier and enter the world of Little Spirit Mountain from the Underworld?"

    The light on that Divine Sense flickered, "Next, I will tell you all about it." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    ```

 Chapter 595 - 595: The Past

    "This matter must be traced back to twenty thousand years ago,"

    the Soul began.

    Qinchuan turned solemn, realizing that the twenty thousand years mentioned by the remnant Soul referred to what was now one hundred thousand years ago.

    At that time, Qinchuan had already reached the pinnacle of the Divine Realm and had grown less concerned with the affairs of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "Two thousand years ago, our master, the Empty Brightness God, passed away in peace.

    At that moment, I had just succeeded the position as the Buddha Lord of Golden Buddha Mountain, with a plethora of matters to tend to, so busy that I was at my wit''s end. After I had stabilized the Golden Buddha Sect,

    I began to travel the Great Wilderness, searching for a resting place suitable for my master.

    It was during this time that a group of mysterious people wearing silver masks found me."

    "It''s them!" Qinchuan''s heart tightened.

    The mysterious people wearing silver masks had moved the Divine Severing Cliff from Refining Spirit Valley, and Qinchuan immediately thought of these individuals.

    In the next moment, he saw a wisp of Divine Sense slightly move, and a palm-sized figure emerged on the hand of the main body''s remnant Soul.

    Wearing a silver mask, the mask was adorned with a shining golden Divine Stone, highly distinguishable.

    Indeed, it was those people.

    "So these fellows already appeared a hundred thousand years ago? But back then was the critical period of preparing for my last reincarnation, and I was not paying much attention to many worldly affairs,"

    Qinchuan thought to himself.

    "It was these people, they found me and told me that my master had not truly died, that in this world, there exists a supreme being capable of reviving my master: the Immortal."

    "Immortal?!" Qinchuan was deeply shocked. "Could it be that the real purpose of these mysterious people with silver masks is related to the Immortal?"

    The Lingxu remnant Soul continued, "To revive my master, it was necessary to preserve his body intact, and they proposed that I should enshrine my master''s body within the small spiritual mountain."

    "Small spiritual mountain!"

    Qinchuan''s eyebrows raised, a thought dawning on him, silently musing, "Could it be these people moved the entire small spiritual mountain away?"

    This small spiritual mountain was different from the small spiritual mountain temple mentioned before; it was a real Buddhist Divine Mountain in this world.

    The small spiritual mountain''s peak was hidden from sight, stretching out endlessly, marking the boundary of this small world, with no one knowing what was beyond it.

    As expected, the Lingxu main body''s remnant Soul went on.

    "At that time, I was plagued by inner demons, and profoundly affected by my master''s passing; I somehow agreed to their proposal.

    In the ensuing twenty thousand years, these people indeed carved out a tomb and a Buddhist sanctuary within the small spiritual mountain to preserve my master''s body and even built an altar in front of the mountain.

    However, twenty thousand years later, which is to say, five days ago, I suddenly felt intense tremors inside the small spiritual mountain, Buddhist Law rippling through, the heavens crumbling and the earth shattering, Earth Fire bursting from the ground, scorching this world as if it was the end of days."

    Those people had used their means to move the Divine Severing Cliff, flattening the entire Refining Spirit Valley, and since the small spiritual mountain was endless and no less vast than the Divine Severing Cliff, Qinchuan could imagine the scene.

    "I sensed the disturbance came from the direction of the small spiritual mountain, so I hurried to investigate.

    However, when I arrived, I found that the small spiritual mountain had already vanished without a trace, and in its place was a giant rift the size of a canyon."

    "They actually stole the Little Spirit Mountain!"

    "Moreover, it was only then that I realized the end of the Little Spirit Mountain was actually connected to the Underworld."

    At this point, the expression on the Divine Sense Remnant Soul''s face changed, filled with both regret and annoyance.

    He hated himself for not being able to let go of his obsession, insisting on resurrecting his master, which led to a catastrophe; he was annoyed at those mysterious people who stole the Little Spirit Mountain and opened the channel to the Underworld.

    "Amitabha Buddha!"

    At this moment, the Spiritual Form of Lingxu was also dripping with sweat, ceaselessly chanting and reciting Buddhist scriptures.

    "Once I detected that the channel to the Underworld had been opened and realized I had caused a catastrophic disaster, I did not hesitate for a moment and immediately returned to this place, activating the defensive passage of this world, completely isolating it from the Divine Wilderness Continent."

    "After that, I engaged in a fierce battle with the sixteen strong warriors of the Ghost Race who had arrived here first."

    As he spoke, he pointed to the bodies of the sixteen Ghost Race warriors that still lay around them, and continued, "I have to say, although the Ghost Race has declined, their strength remains formidable. Even though the sixteen of them had at most reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm, they forced me to burn my Essence Blood."

    "At the critical moment, I employed the Supreme Buddhist Dharma, transformed into a Buddha, and perished together with the sixteen, thereby eternally suppressing them here."

    "But what use was it? With the Underworld rift opened, the world is about to return to the chaotic era of ancient times. All this... was caused by me¡­"

    At this time, the Divine Stone Remnant Soul had gradually dimmed, beginning to mutter to itself.

    "In my life, I was born into a noble family, suffered the tragedy of my clan''s destruction in my prime, and was fortunately taken in by my master who introduced me to Buddhism. And yet, due to my deep attachments, I stirred up an unparalleled disaster, opening the channel to the Underworld, bringing the Divine Wilderness Continent into peril.

    I''m not just a sinner of Xuanhuo Country, I''m a sinner of the entire Human Race, I no longer have the face to live in this world."

    The Remnant Soul''s expression was full of sorrow.

    Qinchuan and the others were indifferent, but the main body of Lingxu didn''t know that the rift had only appeared briefly at the time, allowing only seventeen strong warriors of the Ghost Race to come through.

    "Now, I leave behind this Remnant Soul partly to explain the sins of my life to future generations, and on the other hand, I must pass on the news of these people."

    A fierce light flashed in Qinchuan''s eyes as he looked at Lingxu''s Remnant Soul; he naturally knew whom the other was referring to.

    They must be those mysterious people wearing silver masks.

    "During the twenty thousand years I spent with them, I once secretly overheard that behind them, there was an existence as if above all others, and they all obeyed him, calling that person Qin..."

    Before he could finish, suddenly, the relic in Lingxu''s hand began to expand rapidly.

    With a "boom," the indestructible relic turned to dust, disappearing without a trace, and the Remnant Soul vanished along with it.

    The relic, which was formed from the remains of the Buddha after the Great Emperor Buddha passed away, had just exploded on its own.

    At the crucial moment, it seemed as though some cosmic force beyond the current understanding of those present had directly destroyed Lingxu''s Remnant Soul, preventing the truth from being revealed.

    "Qin what?!"

    Qinchuan''s heart was greatly shaken; when he heard the word "Qin," he felt a violent surge within his soul, as though a truth was about to be uncovered.

    Lingxu, Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and the others looked at each other in dismay.

    And just as everyone was at a loss, suddenly, the Spiritual Energy within this Mt. Sumeru world began to swirl, and the origins of the Buddhist power that kept flowing, started to converge in the void. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In no time, the Buddhist Spiritual Energy condensed into dazzling golden characters in the void.

    Qinchuan and the others looked up, and everyone''s face showed a great shock.

 Chapter 596 - 596: The Mysterious Person

    Everyone concentrated, and when they clearly made out the words, they were all shocked and dismayed.

    "Spirit Void inquired into forbidden knowledge and received a slight chastisement, sealing Little Spirit Mountain for eighty thousand years. Should there be another offense, none on Golden Buddha Mountain shall survive!"

    "What?!"

    Upon seeing these words, Spirit Void and Ling Xian''er and the others promptly realized what was happening.

    The ghosts within the Underworld were actually brought in by the powerful beings behind those silver-masked mysterious figures.

    And the reason that person did so was simply because Spirit Void had inadvertently learned of his name.

    Spirit Void investigated the existence behind those silver-masked mysterious figures, merely because he learned a name, and that Mr. Qin forcefully sealed Little Spirit Mountain for a full eighty thousand years.

    The other party''s methods were truly ruthless, but from what he implied, this was already the lightest punishment, and if there were another offense, the entire Golden Buddha Mountain would be doomed.

    "That is... him..."

    At the same time, Qinchuan, upon reading this line, felt his heart suddenly jolt, reminding him of something.

    Originally, while in Seven Kills Linglong Pavilion, he had seen Yu Linglong and Wu Yong''s Remnant Soul on the ninth floor of the Exquisite Pavilion.

    At that time, Wu Yong''s remnant soul had tried to reveal the name of the person behind those who arranged for the Immortal Burial.

    But at a critical moment, Wu Yong''s soul was scattered by a mysterious Dao sound.

    Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul resonated, that mysterious Dao sound, and the existence that condensed these words, were the same person.

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul surged out, standing tall and mighty, manifesting as the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect, appearing in this small world.

    "Who are you? Since you''re here, why not show yourself?" Qinchuan shouted coldly.

    The Asura Emperor Soul, with myriad mysterious soul runes swirling around it, its sanguine thirst for slaughter unabashedly surging, its terrifying oppressive aura descending as if he were a true Asura War God, capturing people''s souls.

    The Asura Emperor Soul opened its eyes, fearsome flames flickering within, Divine Fire leaping continuously. Within the Innate Pupils, the Innate Pupillary Power along with the power of karma surged wildly, forming a twofold divine light, shooting towards the characters in the void.

    At this moment, Qinchuan felt as if he were trapped in a boundless chaos, the mist thick around him, Immortal Qi swirling.

    His Innate Pupillary Power penetrated the layers of Immortal Mist, and in the chaos, there was a faintly discernible figure.

    This was Qinchuan''s Innate Pupil and Pupil Skill using the power of karma to pierce through endless space, revealing the other''s origin.

    However, the other party was too powerful, Qinchuan was unable to ascertain the location of their true body.

    Through the power of karma in the Pupil Skill, Qinchuan was even more astonished as he discovered that there was a thread of karma entwined around the other, and that karma astonishingly pointed towards his own Emperor Soul''s true form.

    "Who are you? What is your purpose?"

    For the first time, Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul spoke, emitting a thunderous booming sound.

    Like an ancient god awakening, the Great Dao Rune Patterns retreated, prostrating beneath the Emperor Soul.

    A wild aura swept across this world, and if not for Qinchuan deliberately avoiding Ji Huo''er and the others, their souls would already have been scattered by now.

    At that moment, countless mists began to roil again, reconverging into text, appearing before Qinchuan''s eyes.

    "Retreat. When you have the capability to resurrect Luo Ling''er, you will know who I am."

    "Resurrect Luo Ling''er? Is there really a way to resurrect Ling''er?" Qinchuan, upon hearing this, suddenly showed excitement on his face, swiftly changed his tone and asked, "Do you know of any method that can..."

    But before he could finish speaking, Qinchuan only felt a blur before his eyes as the chaotic Immortal Mist vanished, and the Sumeru Space of the Little Thunder Sound Temple appeared before him, the figure within the mist no longer traceable.

    The spatial connection was forcefully severed by the other.

    Although he did not discover the whereabouts of this person, Qinchuan was exceedingly excited because he now knew.

    Resurrecting Luo Ling''er was feasible.

    One must know that throughout his nine reincarnations, he had no certainty about whether he could successfully resurrect Ling''er, but now, with that mysterious powerhouse''s simple words, he knew he was on the right path.

    As for the mysterious and powerful beings behind all this, he no longer worried about them at this time. Various signs indicated that these people bore no ill will; in fact, they even knew Luo Ling''er, which could be said to show a considerable interest in him.

    Moreover,

    they were too powerful, capable of arbitrarily connecting the Underworld with Little Spirit Mountain¡ªso mighty that it was unheard of. Even the ancient four great clans couldn''t achieve such a feat.

    He didn''t even consider that he was only at the Dragon Transformation Realm now; even if his Cultivation Level were at the Divine Emperor Realm, it would only take a flick of the people''s fingers to annihilate him. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But they hadn''t struck him down, which meant they either disdained to do so or they had other plans.

    "Perhaps, these people are the immortals of legend!"

    Qinchuan thought to himself, unable to imagine any other possibility except the legendary immortals.

    With things settled for the moment, Qinchuan and his companions, together with Ling Xian''er, headed towards Little Spirit Mountain.

    Although they knew that Little Spirit Mountain had already been moved by those masked mysterious people, they still had to go and see for themselves.

    Arriving at the original location of Little Spirit Mountain, as expected, the once-continuous mountain range had now turned into a vast sea.

    The sea stretched to the horizon, and at the edge of the sky, rosy clouds were high in the air, swirling clouds flew by, and the setting sun hung slanted¡ªit was a world of peace, with no sign of the Ghost Race appearing.

    Along the continuous coastline, Qinchuan also saw the familiar multicolored altars.

    However, these altars had long been abandoned and were caked with layers of demonic dust.

    Seeing no useful clues at the site of Little Spirit Mountain, Qinchuan and the others departed from the place.

    Instead of heading back to the Thunder Sound Temple, Qinchuan and his party went south. There were many passages in the world of Little Spirit Mountain, through which they could exit the other worlds and directly reach the Great Domain near the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Before parting, Qinchuan imparted the Control Law Decision for the Defensive Grand Formation of Little Spirit Mountain to Ling Xian''er''s Spiritual Form.

    Now, he was the only Buddha in this world, and it was his duty to reseal the Defensive Grand Formation.

    Qinchuan, Ye Xuanji, Ji Huo''er, and the other two members rode their Magic Artifacts and flew away in one direction of the world of Little Spirit Mountain.

    On this day,

    Qinchuan and the others felt a tremendous Buddhist glow rise from behind them.

    Looking far away, they saw golden rays of light flowing in the void far away, dispersing the layers of Demonic Qi in this world.

    The golden light was dazzling, as if a supreme Buddha had returned to the world, embodying the ultimate paths of the Buddhist law and giving a sense of purification and peace of mind.

    This small world had been covered by the aura of ghosts for eighty thousand years, and today, at long last, Buddhist light shone anew across the entire land, bringing forth brightness.

    "Rustle, rustle, rustle,"

    At that moment, golden raindrops began to fall from the emptiness of space. One holy light after another rose, and the brilliant golden droplets fell, cleansing the demonic atmosphere from this world.

    "What''s happening?"

    Ling Xian''er felt the profound Buddhist intent within these droplets, her eyes like waves, and she asked softly.

    "Ling Xian''er has passed away," Qinchuan said calmly.

    "That big monk is gone?" Ji Huo''er was surprised.

    "His main body had given rise to a heart demon, causing the death of a million cultivators. Having learned the truth, he had no face to continue living. Besides, although the heart demon of his main body has been exterminated, it became the heart demon of his spiritual form. He worried that if the heart demon grew once again, it might endanger the world anew," Qinchuan explained with detachment.

    He had anticipated Ling Xian''er''s choice.

    Qinchuan had taught him the Defensive Grand Formation to give him some time to think things over. At the very least, he thought Ling Xian''er would pass on the method to activate it to his successor before leaving.

    However, after closing the Defensive Grand Formation, Ling Xian''er ultimately chose to pass away.

    A Great Emperor Level Spiritual Form thus ended his journey, and Ye Xuanji and the others sighed with emotion.

    "With the Defensive Grand Formation closed and the pathways reopened, let''s hurry on," Qinchuan led the way as the first to escape towards the distance.

 Chapter 597 - 597: Golden Buddha Mountain

    The defense formation of Little Spirit Mountain was deactivated, and the passage connecting this world to the Divine Wilderness Continent reopened.

    At the same time, the Buddhist monks from the many domains of the Nanchi Continent, in their respective Little Spirit Mountain branch temples, were all rejoicing.

    "This is¡­"

    "Has the passage of Little Spirit Mountain been opened?"

    Elders from the various Little Spirit Mountain temples were excited, their eyes shimmering with tears.

    "Eighty thousand years, a full eighty thousand years have passed, and the world of Little Spirit Mountain has finally reopened." sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    For those practicing Buddhist Law, Little Spirit Mountain, and the Minor Thunderclap Monastery, were the sacred places in their hearts.

    Monks from temples everywhere were hurrying towards the world of Little Spirit Mountain.

    Compared to the time of their arrival, when the connecting passage between the two worlds was filled with ghastly Qi, darkening the sky, the situation was now much improved.

    At this moment, within the passage all around, golden Buddhist light shone, its luminescent gloss flowing, as if bathing in the ocean of Buddhist Law.

    Qinchuan and the others traversed the passage and emerged in a resplendent great hall.

    This was a majestic Buddhist Palace, grand and magnificent, constructed of imperishable gold and red iron, splendid and imposing.

    Within the Buddhist Palace sat a colossal Sakyamuni, the founder of Golden Buddha Mountain, the ancestor of ten thousand Buddhas.

    He looked down upon the world, his Buddhist Law boundless.

    The entire Buddhist Hall was extremely vast and spacious, as if situated within a mini world. Standing here, Qinchuan and his group looked around, feeling as though they were back at the highest level of the Minor Thunderclap Monastery, solemn and sacred.

    However, there was some accumulated dust on the floor and over the statues.

    It was evident that it had been a long time since anyone had come to clean.

    "What place is this? Is it also part of the Little Spirit Mountain temples?" Ji Huo''er looked around curiously.

    She remembered the day when she had entered the inner world of Little Spirit Mountain through a small temple in Flame Phoenix City.

    Now, having come out from the passage, they should also be in another Little Spirit Mountain temple.

    "No, this is Golden Buddha Mountain."

    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "The inner world of Little Spirit Mountain is independent of the Divine Wilderness Continent. Golden Buddha Mountain constructed the Little Spirit Mountain temples everywhere, merely to spread Buddhism and gather followers. These could not be considered the true gates of Golden Buddha Mountain, but merely branch temples.

    Only here is the true main temple of Golden Buddha Mountain, the origination site of Buddhism."

    "The origination site of Buddhism seems to have declined; this Buddha statue has not been cleaned for a long time." Ye Xuanji looked at the distant statue covered in a thick layer of dust and couldn''t help but sigh.

    "Little Spirit Mountain has been sealed for eighty thousand years. The abbot, including the forty-nine protectors of Buddhism, have all perished. That Golden Buddha Mountain has not yet completely fallen is already a miracle."

    Qinchuan said indifferently.

    The legacy of a sect or a religion is ultimately sustained by a handful of its top members, much like how Qinchuan once propped up the Congyun Sect and the Gongshan Clan. Without their leading power, and with no successors, they eventually fell to ruin.

    The sudden closure of the world of Little Spirit Mountain, with the fall of every Great Saint and those above, was undeniably a disastrous calamity for Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Just as Qinchuan and the others were heading out of the great hall, a faint voice suddenly came from outside.

    "There are people!"

    The group quickened their pace toward the outside of the hall; they did not conceal their tracks, and their hurried footsteps echoed hollowly in the spacious hall.

    Upon exiting the Buddhist Hall, they were met with a golden staircase in front of them. The staircase extended downward, enveloped in a boundless Immortal Mist, its end out of sight.

    On either side, there were Buddha statues of strange styles seated upon mounts, suppressing the mountain gates.

    "The hissing roar came from the end of the stairs."

    Qinchuan and the others descended the stairs.

    The sound grew stronger, and off in the distance, they could see a dazzling and blinding light, with terrifying waves of energy rippling through the void.

    Buddhist Law spread across the sky, and Divine Skills shone brilliantly; multiple different auras were constantly colliding.

    Someone was battling the disciples of Golden Buddha Mountain here.

    At the end of the stairs, there was a vast Buddhist training ground, and there, in the center of the training ground, dozens of Buddhist disciples were confronting several mighty saints with powerful auras.

    Among those many Buddhist disciples, the one who held the Demon-Subduing Staff and dressed in elder''s robes was also in Holy''s Realm.

    The rest of the ordinary disciples were mostly below Dragon Transformation Realm.

    It seemed Golden Buddha Mountain had indeed fallen, as now even a Saint had become an elder of Buddhism.

    In front of the monks of Golden Buddha Mountain stood nine mighty saints, their auras as brilliant as a rainbow.

    "Distinguished guest, from whence do you come, and why do you barge into our Buddhist Holy Land without cause?" Among the monks, the leading saint elder stepped forward with one hand in a salute, asking.

    The leader of the nine mighty saints was a ferocious-looking middle-aged man with a green greatsword, who swaggered forward with a grin.

    "I am but an ordinary elder of Cold Sand Sect, a name not recorded in the scriptures; surely even Elder Luo Du has not heard of it.

    However, since fate has brought us together here, I suppose Elder Luo Du and I must share some destiny. To borrow a phrase from your Buddhism: ''When there is fate, we gather, we know, we meet; without fate, there is no birth, no extinction, no dispersal.''

    My surname is Liu, with the given name Yi Dao."

    Liu Yi Dao''s name and appearance were crude, but his speech had a somewhat cultured air.

    "My eight brothers and I have come to your temple for two main reasons.

    The first is that we have heard Golden Buddha Mountain is the sacred ground of Buddhism in the world, and we couldn''t resist coming to pay our respects.

    The second," he continued, "is that Golden Buddha Mountain is known to have countless Magic Artifacts and Great Dao Divine Powers passed down over the years, and we wished to try our luck in finding them."

    Liu Yi Dao went on, causing his eight companions to burst into unabashed laughter.

    "Scoundrel!"

    "This is truly insolent!"

    Among the monks, a young novice wielding a copper staff spoke bitterly.

    They understood the implication of Liu Yi Dao''s euphemistic words all too well; he was clearly there to brazenly rob them of their Sect''s treasures.

    The rest of the monks were also livid with rage, their faces iron-blue, wishing they could suppress these aggressors on the spot.

    Golden Buddha Mountain used to be a supreme overlord on Divine Wilderness Continent; no one dared to provoke it.

    But after the calamity that occurred 80,000 years ago, some Sects discovered that Golden Buddha Mountain''s Little Spirit Mountain had closed, and it had not opened for tens of thousands of years. Eventually, the surrounding Sects set their sights on Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Golden Buddha Mountain, a behemoth with countless years of heritage, had profound depths and numerous treasures.

    At that time, numerous super Sects united and marched toward Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Many Great Emperors banded together to oppress Golden Buddha Mountain, breached the Mountain Gate Formation, and seized countless years of Golden Buddha Mountain''s fortunes and foundations.

    The various Sects, not wanting to see Golden Buddha Mountain rise again, deliberately suppressed it, and from then on, Golden Buddha Mountain could not recover.

    Cold Sand Sect was but a small Sect established for just over ten thousand years, and its Sect Master was merely at the Great Saint Late Stage.

    And now, even such a minor Sect could oppress them, filling them with both fury and sorrow.

 Chapter 598 - 598: Fu Hu

    "All of you should please leave, Golden Buddha Mountain does not welcome you."

    The other party was too brazen, audaciously coming right to their doorstep with the sole purpose of seizing the monastery''s magic artifacts and divine skills. Luo Du''s face was as cold as frost as he slammed the Demon-Subduing Pestle into the ground with force, shattering the floor and speaking icily.

    "Elder Luo Du, it seems you''ve become muddled," a tall, long-faced elder from Cold Sand Sect stepped forward, his smile not reaching his eyes as he spoke.

    "Didn''t we just have a fight? My brothers and I have finally breached your temple''s great formation, and now you are telling us to leave?"

    Just now, nine individuals had already fought a great battle with Luo Du and the other monks.

    "Brothers of the Cold Sand Sect, heed my command. Ascend the mountain immediately; I want to see just how bold these little baldies are to dare block our way."

    Another elder from the Cold Sand Sect roared arrogantly as if he already owned Golden Buddha Mountain.

    "Stop them!"

    With the Demon-Subduing Pestle in hand, Luo Du commanded coldly.

    As he spoke, he took the lead, his magic artifact sweeping across, enveloping the tides of Dao Magic, radiant with Buddha''s light, and pressed toward the enemy.

    He then bellowed again, "Set up the formation!"

    "The Forty-Nine Demon-Slaying Great Formation!"

    The remaining monks started to form lotuses at their feet, dispersing in all directions, preparing to set up the formation.

    "Don''t let these baldies set up their formation!" a holy man from Cold Sand Sect shouted loudly.

    Although Golden Buddha Mountain had suffered a defeat, a starved camel is still larger than a horse; who knows if they had some terrifying formation capable of injuring those who transcend their ranks?

    "Kill!"

    The members of Cold Sand Sect sprang into action, a light emitted from the center of their foreheads as they charged at the monks.

    Most disciples of Golden Buddha Mountain were but novice monks, their cultivation levels barely reaching the realm of Myriad Manifestation Immortal Plateaus, and though they were many, their formation had not yet been successfully established.

    If these holy men were to attack, they would storm through without any resistance, slaughtering all the monks in their path.

    Just then, an ethereal voice suddenly arose from the void.

    "Amitabha!"

    Ripples of space emanated within the void, sacred and pure golden Dharma patterns that were mysterious and profound, instantly rendering the onslaught of the Cold Sand Sect members to nothing.

    A golden lotus appeared in the air, on which sat a radiant old monk, his body shimmering with golden light as he gazed down upon the members of the Cold Sand Sect from his lofty position.

    He exuded an aura as vast as a rainbow, clearly a Great Saint at the intermediate stage.

    "Elder!"

    Upon seeing the newcomer, Luo Du and his people rejoiced one after another, each performing a salute.

    "Fu Hu the True One, I didn''t expect even you would be disturbed," said the members of Cold Sand Sect, not showing the slightest fear upon seeing the Great Saint. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Yi Dao stepped forward, incredibly calm.

    "Descend from the mountain immediately, and I will pretend as if this matter never occurred," said Fu Hu the True One, hands clasped together, his voice thunderous as countless golden lotuses bloomed around him.

    "You jest, True One Fu Hu. Since I have already come this far, to descend without paying respects to the ancestral Buddhas would be quite impolite," Liu Yi Dao said with a smile. However, he was fierce and intimidating, his facial expressions brutish, making his smile appear quite grotesque and at odds with his words and demeanor.

    He clearly intended to ascend the mountain.

    "Distinguished guests, our lineage at Golden Buddha Mountain has recently undergone a series of calamities, and the Scriptures Pavilion and Treasure Pavilion have already been emptied by the many cultivators'' sects from below the mountain. You are too late at this point," said Fu Hu once more.

    He was absolutely right. Ever since many Great Emperors joined forces and broke through Golden Buddha Mountain''s Defensive Grand Formation, in the time that followed, other Sect Forces would attack every few days.

    Those guys had already emptied the Scripture Pavilion of many Divine Ability Treasured Arts and Supreme Treasure Magic Artifacts.

    Even atop the main hall, except for the statue of the Buddha, which couldn''t be moved, the other statues of the Eighteen Arhats, forged from Immortal Gold, had also been greedily taken away by Cultivators.

    "If you''re looking for Buddhism treasures, you might as well head to Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Heavenly Sword Gate, and the Supreme Xuanhuang Sect. The Scriptures and treasures in those Sects have mostly been divided up between the three," he said.

    "Damn it, old fart, are you playing us?" a Cultivator from Cold Sand Sect stepped forward, his eyes filled with bloodthirst, and shouted loudly.

    "Damn Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Heavenly Sword Gate, and Supreme Xuanhuang Sect, which one doesn''t have Great Emperor powerhouses stationed? If I dared to lay a hand on those three, would I come to your Golden Buddha Sect?" he continued.

    "Amitabha!" Fu Hu brought his hands together and chanted the Buddha''s name.

    One of the young novice monks couldn''t hold back any longer, his little face tense, holding a copper rod, and said threateningly though with some trepidation, "You don''t dare to trouble those three great Sects, so you come to bully us?"

    This little novice monk was very young, only half a person tall, and the people from Cold Sand Sect didn''t take him seriously at all.

    "Little monk, you''re so young, why did you join this no-future Golden Buddha Mountain?" a disciple from Cold Sand Sect teased the little novice, mocking him.

    "This Golden Buddha Mountain has neither strength nor decisiveness in action. They can''t even act unrestrained. Look, we all have come knocking at your door, and you don''t even dare to fight back. It''s utterly pathetic," he added.

    "How about you come and join our Cold Sand Sect as a servant disciple? You''ll get two Mysterious Crystals every month," suggested the Saint, inciting another round of laughter from the people of Cold Sand Sect.

    "Old Eight, you''re just too bad, not only stealing people''s fortunes but now even their heritage!" a Cultivator chuckled aloud.

    Another wave of raucous laughter followed.

    "Amitabha, this humble monk didn''t want to make a move, but you pushed too far," Fu Hu said calmly from atop the lotus throne.

    "Suppress!"

    Fu Hu stretched out a hand that transformed into a majestic mountain, vast and towering, casting a shadow over the skies as he pressed down towards the people of Cold Sand Sect.

    "Hmph, finally couldn''t help but make a move?"

    A stern man in a cyan-grey Taoist robe from Cold Sand Sect snorted coldly, and his body shook, his Qi suddenly exploding around him.

    "Break!"

    The middle-aged man''s Qi surged like a rainbow, his aura suddenly increased dramatically, shifting from the realm of the Holy to the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    He had been concealing his true strength all along!

    The middle-aged man''s arms glowed like crystal, and he waved his Jade Palm, unleashing the surging torrent of the Great Dao Principles, a Palm Imprint flicked past, immediately shattering Fu Hu''s Divine Skill.

    "Supreme Saint Early Stage? Who are you?"

    Fu Hu''s heart skipped a beat.

    "Cold Sand Sect, Han Shan," he spoke curtly, stating his identity with five succinct words.

    "You''re the Sect Leader of Cold Sand Sect, Han Shan! You''ve actually broken through to the Supreme Saint Early Stage!" Fu Hu''s eyes emitted an intense gleam.

    Because of the frequent invasions by disciples from various Sects, Golden Buddha Mountain was well-informed about the surrounding Sect Forces.

    "After all, Golden Buddha Mountain is a Sect that''s been handed down since Ancient Times. If we didn''t have some tricks up our sleeve, how could we dare to pay a visit?" said Liu Yi Dao indifferently from the side.

    "Big brother, just make a move and squash that old fart. Golden Buddha Mountain has no need to exist anymore. Our Cold Sand Sect is newly established and still lacks a sect base. I think this place is quite suitable," the youngest disciple of Cold Sand Sect suggested mercilessly.

    He was actually planning to obliterate the entire Golden Buddha Mountain and take over their place.

 Chapter 599 - 599: The Catastrophe of Clan Annihilation

    "Amitabha!"

    Fu Hu chanted the Buddha''s name softly.

    "Even Han Shan himself has taken action, it seems this battle is inevitable."

    "Yes," Han Shan nodded without showing any emotion, not willing to say more.

    "Our big brother is already a Supreme Saint Early Stage expert, I advise you monks not to make any futile resistance, otherwise, you will only increase your suffering."

    The youngest of the Holy Cultivators, Yue Lun, said again in a high-pitched and strident voice.

    "No, these monks are trying to set a Formation!"

    While everyone was talking, Liu Yi Dao noticed the monks around him continuously changing positions, trying to set up a Killing Formation.

    He completely changed his previously gentle appearance and shouted sternly.

    "Seeking death!"

    "Kill!"

    The rest quickly reacted and shouted in unison.

    Liu Yi Dao, Yue Lun, and many other Holy Cultivators stepped forward together, accompanied by a hurricane, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    Eight people made their move towards Luo Du of Golden Buddha Mountain and the many monks.

    "Amitabha!"

    A golden Buddhist light overflowed from the top of Fu Hu''s head, like a dazzling sun hanging high in the sky. From within the sun, six giant hands reached out, pressing down on everyone.

    "Hmph, Elder Fu Hu, your opponent is me."

    Han Shan snorted coldly. He punched forward, his Dao Magic soaring to the skies, with Heavenly Fire shining brightly.

    "Boom!"

    With a thunderous roar, heaven and earth trembled, the void vibrated continuously, and vast swathes of Buddhist light and Dao Magic burst forth, enveloping the arena.

    The two battled each other.

    There was a difference of an entire Realm between them.

    This was the battle that would determine the survival of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    If Fu Hu were to lose, Golden Buddha Mountain would likely truly be extinguished from then on.

    "Clang."

    Divine radiance flooded the sky, Dao Magic splashed in all directions, Han Shan''s fist collided with Fu Hu''s giant hand, like two brilliant stars colliding, scattering beautiful and dazzling light in the sky.

    Despite the significant gap in their Realms, Golden Buddha Mountain''s profound heritage and boundless Buddhist Law allowed the two to fight to a standstill, with their Divine Skills simultaneously neutralizing into nothingness.

    The tremendous pressure and aftershocks spread outwards. The Supreme Saint experts could still resist, but the many monks of the Myriad Manifestation and Immortal Platform Realms suffered.

    These Low Rank cultivators heard a roaring in their ears, felt a stabbing pain in their eyes, and blood the color of wine flowed from their senses.

    This was a confrontation between a Great Saint and a Supreme Saint Expert; they were too close, and the only reason the aftershocks didn''t shred them was because they regularly focused on Body Refining.

    "No, we can''t have a fierce conflict with him here."

    Fu Hu''s Divine Sense swept over. Although he had just intervened to stop eight Great Saints from dealing with the monks, the clash with Han Shan was also swallowing and damaging the disciples of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Light from the lotus seat beneath Elder Fu Hu overflowed, reaching ten thousand zhang high. He rose towards the Nine Heavens.

    "Han Shan, dare you fight me alone?"

    Fu Hu ascended to the sky, speaking indifferently.

    "Merely a Great Saint Realm Early Stage, why should I fear?" Han Shan''s eyes flashed like lightning, he tapped his feet, transforming into a Divine Rainbow chasing after Fu Hu.

    The two disappeared into the clouds. At this moment, the sky became a mix of blue and golden Buddhist light. Among the clouds, silvery beams shot out as the two fiercely battled above the clouds.

    Although Golden Buddha Mountain''s treasures and Magic Artifacts had been completely evacuated, it still had powerful Buddhist Spells.

    In just a few breaths, the two exchanged dozens of punches in the void, with the sound of metallic resonation echoing through heaven and earth, Dao Law Runes shining brilliantly, lightning flashing, thunder roaring, dispersing the clouds, and causing a torrential downpour beneath.

    Elder Fu Hu, with his Great Saint Realm Early Stage Cultivation Level, was actually able to withstand Han Shan, who was a whole Realm stronger than him.

    Golden Buddha Mountain, despite its decline, still possessed the dignity of the powerful.

    "Roar¡ª"

    At that moment, a massive roar erupted from the summit of Golden Buddha Mountain, like a thunderclap from the ninth heaven, reverberating through the heavens and earth.

    The gates of Golden Buddha Mountain were under attack, and more monks and disciples were rushing towards this place.

    "Quick battle, quick decision, let''s first slay these little monks!"

    Yue Lun bellowed.

    If an ant swarm can kill an elephant, then if they really waited until a large number of disciples from Golden Buddha Mountain arrived, they would be in trouble.

    "Boom!"

    And just then, a hexagram array suddenly appeared above the arena, with energy flowing through the Formation, a white tiger howling as it emerged from the hexagram array.

    Just now, the monks had unwittingly set up an incomplete Formation, trapping the eight of them inside.

    "Kill!"

    Yue Lun and Liu Yi Dao were the first to move, their bodies shone with cyan Divine Rainbow, their fists dazzled with light, intertwining Dao and Dharma Patterns to suppress the white tiger.

    The people of the Cold Sand Sect wanted to suppress all the monks in one fell swoop.

    "Roar!"

    At this moment, a terrifying energy once again erupted above the arena.

    The white tiger carried the supreme Buddhist Law; it was the steed of an ancient ancestor from Golden Buddha Mountain who, before ascending to the Divine Realm, left a Remnant Soul within the Mountain Protection Array of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    It had been guarding Golden Buddha Mountain for generations.

    In those days, the Great Emperor''s battle destroyed the Formation, and the white tiger faded away.

    In recent tens of thousands of years, a genius Buddha from Golden Buddha Mountain studied the Mountain Protection Array and found that by infusing his own Mana into the broken Mountain Protection Array, he could activate a part of the Formation.

    As such, this white tiger was now re-condensed.

    "Roar!"

    The white tiger opened its huge maw, and golden "…d" Dharma Rune characters spilled forth from its mouth like a vast tidal wave, surging relentlessly.

    "Brothers, form the array!"

    Seeing the white tiger''s formidable and fearsome presence, Liu Yi Dao knew that although Golden Buddha Mountain was weak in strength, it still had some heritage, and he did not dare to take it lightly.

    "Cold Sand Eight Gates Formation!"

    Liu Yi Dao, Yue Lun, and the others stomped on the ground, wandering east and west along an enigmatic trajectory on the ground. It seemed slow but was actually incredibly fast, as the speed of the eight people was so fast that they left behind trails of afterimages on the ground, as if they had never moved.

    "Break!"

    The Cold Sand Sect''s Eight Gates Formation had an extraordinary origin, left behind by an expert from the Upper Realm during ascension. If fully utilized, it had the power to move mountains and overturn seas.

    This was also why the Cold Sand Sect had risen to power in such a short period of time.

    Its origins, though, paled in comparison to the Mountain Protection Array of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    But now.

    The Great Formation of Golden Buddha Mountain was long since in ruins, and this white tiger was re-condensed, its power not even one ten-thousandth of the intact version.

    The Eight Gates Formation, with the "Destroy" gate wide open, unleashed a sea of fire and tens of thousands of thunderbolts. Thunder rumbled, engulfing the white tiger in a boundless sea of lightning.

    The light was dazzling, but the white tiger, condensed by the Mountain Protection Array, was struggling to hold on.

    The once radiant White Tiger Spirit Form gradually dimmed, its body about to dissipate.

    "The Great Formation can''t hold on much longer!" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Elder Luo Du''s face was as cold as ice, his heart filled with desolation. He had never expected that the insignificant Cold Sand Sect would possess such a powerful Offensive Formation.

    "Could it be that the thousands of years of heritage of Golden Buddha Mountain will end today?"

    The many young acolytes were also hit by the terrifying energy from the "Destroy" gate, their chests heaving, faces flushed.

    "Elder, what do we do?"

    The eyes of the many young acolytes were bloodshot, knowing this was a crisis for the survival of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    After numerous plunders by other major Sects, this time, it may well be the true disaster that would wipe them out.

 Chapter 600 - 600 Advice

    Golden Buddha Mountain had stood in the Nanchi Continent for countless years.

    Eighty thousand years ago, during the great catastrophe, the emperors and sects knew that Golden Buddha Mountain had an even more terrifying backer in the Upper Realm, so the emperors only breached the mountain gate and took away the treasures, without exterminating the sect. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Because these emperors knew that with the temperament of these bald donkeys, as long as they did not commit too much evil or harm too many people, those Buddhas in the Upper Realm would turn a blind eye, simply saying all is the result of karma before refraining from intervening.

    But if they were to exterminate Golden Buddha Mountain, the nature of the issue would be completely different.

    Cold Sand Sect, which had risen to power in just ten thousand years and belonged to the newer sects, was like a young calf that was not afraid of tigers, completely oblivious to the frightening background of Golden Buddha Mountain in the Divine Realm.

    Therefore, in these eighty thousand years, only Cold Sand Sect, which had risen quickly, dared to be so unbridled in its desire to destroy Golden Buddha Mountain and take over its gates.

    "Elder, we have been quietly cultivating, never provoking the mundane world. Why do we keep getting suppressed and persecuted time and again?"

    The youngest monk was called Miao Jiang; he was the same one who had previously questioned why the people from Cold Sand Sect did not dare to provoke Spirit Dragon Holy Land and Heavenly Sword Gate, yet insisted on bullying Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Miao Jiang''s eyes were red with emotion. His study of Buddhist Law was still shallow, having only recently entered the Meridian Opening Realm, and he was the most humble of all the disciples.

    "What exactly did Golden Buddha Mountain do wrong?"

    "Amitabha, I do not provoke others, but that does not mean others will not provoke me. In the world of cultivation, ultimately the strong are revered."

    Luo Du''s body emitted Buddhist Law, peaceful clouds shrouded the monks, harmonious and tranquil.

    "Hehehe, little monk, an innocent man gets into trouble just because he has something people want. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame your Golden Buddha Mountain for having too long a legacy. Who knows what undiscovered relics might still be hidden within these mountains?"

    Yue Lun''s hand was full of Fist Intent, and he said with a cold laugh.

    His aura burst forth, covered in Dao Magic, and the Palm Imprint chopped down, striking on the forehead of the White Tiger.

    The White Tiger roared angrily, but it could see its body becoming weaker and weaker, struggling to maintain its Spiritual Body.

    "Break¡ª"

    The Eight Gates Formation was still spinning wildly, another Lin Character Gate was opening, and a trace of divine light had already spilled out.

    If this Lin Character Scholarly Technique struck down, Elder Luo Du and the others were doomed to be defeated.

    "Is there really no way out?"

    Their strength was ultimately too weak. They were no match for the combined strength of the eight Great Saints.

    At this moment, whether it was Luo Du or Miao Jiang and the other young monks, they all fell into complete despair.

    The disciples of Golden Buddha Mountain still needed a moment to arrive, yet they could not hold on even for a second longer.

    In this generation of Golden Buddha Mountain''s disciples and elders, there were only three experts at the Holy''s Realm, and among them, two Great Saints had sustained serious injuries and were not out of seclusion.

    Luo Du and Fu Hu were the only two experts above the Great Saints in Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Thus, even if the rest of Golden Buddha Mountain''s disciples arrived, if they were not at the Holy''s Realm, it was already too late to turn the tide.

    "Perhaps, it is Golden Buddha Mountain''s fate to encounter such a catastrophe."

    Elder Luo Du folded his hands together and recited the Buddhist Scriptures.

    The monks felt a connection and began to grieve; they all sat quietly on the dais, knowing that they could not escape this catastrophe.

    Just when everyone was in despair, suddenly a clear voice rang out.

    "For you to utilize the White Tiger Demon Swallowing Formation in such a manner, you''re truly disgracing the name of Vajrapani."

    Following this voice, ripples appeared out of nowhere in the void, Dao patterns spreading out in all directions, and ultimately forcibly closing the Lin Character Gate again.

    "Who is it?"

    Qinchuan''s voice emerged out of thin air, the real and distinct voice came from outside the dais, unnoticed by everyone until this moment.

    At this time, whether it was the monks or the eight Great Saints from Cold Sand Sect, all looked towards the steps leading to the mountain gate.

    They were suddenly met with the sight of Qinchuan and four others.

    "Dragon Transformation Realm and Immortal Platform Realm cultivators, and one more..."

    "Hmm, their strength is unclear?"

    The Cold Sand Sect people were startled. Ye Xuanji''s aura was too mysterious, at the very least at the Great Saint Stage.

    That ripple in the void was definitely this person''s doing.

    "Who are you, sir? Did you come to Golden Buddha Mountain seeking opportunity as well?"

    Liu Yi Dao asked calmly, not wanting to provoke the party since they had a Great Saint amongst them.

    In the face of Cold Sand Sect''s questioning, Qinchuan seemed oblivious.

    He disdained to speak with these people.

    Qinchuan simply looked indifferently at Luo Du and his monks, then continued.

    "Despite being the Golden Buddha Holy Land, you''ve been embarrassingly cornered by an insignificant and unknown sect.

    Gather your formation again, Young Master will teach you how to use the White Tiger Demon Swallowing Great Formation, half a move is all you need to deal with a few pieces of trash."

    Luo Du''s face changed constantly.

    He was unclear why Qinchuan had come down from the mountain peak, or how he knew of the White Tiger Demon Swallowing Great Formation.

    But he understood that if Qinchuan and the others hadn''t intervened by closing the "Lin" Character Gate, they would have perished.

    It was Qinchuan and his companions who had saved them.

    Luo Du suppressed the excitement in his heart.

    "Benefactor, this formation has already been destroyed during the Great Emperor''s battle, it''s now just a remnant formation; how could it exert the force of a complete one?" Luo Du said.

    "Young Master can naturally tell."

    Qinchuan casually cleaned his ears and said indifferently.

    "If the formation hadn''t been destroyed, these pieces of trash wouldn''t have even been able to enter the gate.

    You just handle operating the formation; Young Master has a way to help you repel them."

    "How insolent!"

    "Where does this brat come from!"

    Qinchuan first ignored Liu Yi Dao, then his arrogant and insolent words directly labeled the people from Cold Sand Sect as trash, which infuriated them, causing them to angrily rebuke in unison.

    "Ignorant of life and death!"

    Yue Lun''s single hand formed a claw, his nails flickering with a chilling cold light as he clawed towards Qinchuan''s head.

    Even though Qinchuan was accompanied by a Supreme Saint Expert, Yue Lun found it unforgivable. His own sect leader, Han Shan, was a Supreme Saint Expert as well, so he was unafraid.

    "Benefactor, be careful!"

    "Formation Setting!"

    Luo Du reacted quickly, shouting loudly.

    The monks erupted in their Dao Magic to the extreme, burning their own Essence Blood to activate the broken formation once again.

    "Roar¡ª"

    The White Tiger returned to the human world, howling to the blue sky, blocking Yue Lun.

    "Hmph, bring it on!" Liu Yi Dao''s face was cold as ice, his eyes sharp as lightning.

    "Old Nine, suppress these monks first; leave this brat to Big Brother to take care of."

    Concerned that Yue Lun might suffer, Liu Yi Dao, with a Supreme Saint Expert following Qinchuan, shouted loudly.

    Yue Lun, entangled by the massive figure of the White Tiger and even though it was just a remnant formation, was unable to withstand it alone; he promptly took flight, retreating back into the formation.

    "Eight Gates Formation, Lin Character Gate open!"

    Electric arcs intertwined, flames burned, and thunder and fire spread out from within the gate, crackling and sparking, Dao Magic bursting forth.

    "It''s over, the power of the Lin Character Gate is even greater than that of the ''Destroy'' and ''Crush'' gates; even the strike from the White Tiger Spirit Body won''t withstand it."

    Luo Du''s face turned ashen.

    Just then, Qinchuan''s voice faintly rose.

    "Zi Wei position, Xuan Ji position, operate the Tranquil Heart Technique!"

    "Hm?"

    The Zi Wei position and Xuan Ji position were spots within the remnant White Tiger formation, and the two monks standing there looked baffled.

    The Tranquil Heart Technique was a basic entry-level Buddhist Law helpful for Body Refining, and it had been decades since they''d last operated the Tranquil Heart Technique. Why would they use it now?

    As Luo Du saw the power of the Lin Character Decision engulfing the White Tiger Spirit Form, with no options left, he shouted loudly.

    "Do as this benefactor says."

    Accepting the command, Zi Wei and Xuan Ji''s novice monks positioned their hands in a palm sign, silently chanting the heart sutra.

    As the two chanted their heart sutras simultaneously, a transformation occurred.

 Chapter 601 - 601 Formation Breaking

    The six-pointed formation beneath the monks'' feet shone with great brilliance.

    The White Tiger spirit body, bathed in thunder and fire, shuddered.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    Endless runes gushed out from the gaping mouth of the White Tiger, like an overwhelming tidal wave, rolling forth and instantly scattering the Lin Character Gate.

    "Huh?"

    "How did this damaged formation suddenly become so powerful?"

    A jolt went through the hearts of Liu Yi Dao and others within the Eight Gates Formation.

    Earlier, when the Mo and Mie Character Gates had been opened, they had broken through the opponent''s Great Formation.

    Now, with everyone at the Lin Gate going full force, and its power far exceeding before, not only did this White Tiger hold firm, but it even broke the Lin Character Gate?

    "Could it be, this lad really managed to boost these bald donkeys'' combat power with just a few words?"

    Yue Lun and the others had expressions that fluctuated between light and dark, their demeanor gloomy.

    In contrast to the surprise of the Cold Sand Sect and others, the many young monks and Buddhism disciples were extremely excited.

    "It''s really effective!"

    Qinchuan had previously been suspected of disrespecting Buddhism, but since he had saved them, the monks neither held nor dared to take issue with Qinchuan.

    Late on, when Qinchuan said he could help them repel the people of the Cold Sand Sect, the monks felt a glimmer of hope, believing Qinchuan must have some abilities.

    But then, Qinchuan instructed those at the two key points of the formation to practice the Mental Tranquility Technique, and all the Buddhist disciples felt as if their hearts had sunk to the bottom of the water.

    However, in the blink of an eye, the situation turned around too quickly; the White Tiger Spirit Body actually withstood the assault, igniting intense excitement in them.

    The monks'' gazes toward Qinchuan changed.

    "Could this benefactor be sent by the Buddha to save Golden Buddha Mountain? Truly possessing the power to turn decay into magic!"

    "Attack!"

    "Brethren, strike with all your might, and let''s suppress these bald donkeys once and for all."

    Liu Yi Dao abandoned his formerly genteel demeanor and said menacingly.

    He did not care how these monks managed to hold the Lin Character Gate, but he firmly believed the victory was within his grasp. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At this moment, Qinchuan did not intend to stop, but continued to speak, "Pito, Weikui, activate the Diamond Sutra."

    With the lesson from before, the monks at the two positions of the Great Formation did not hesitate; as they operated the formation, Buddhist Law surged within them, Spiritual Energy circulated, and they began to chant the Diamond Sutra, their beings resonating with the Buddhist law and radiating a golden glow.

    As the two monks chanted the Diamond Sutra, the Buddha''s Diamond Law along the formation flowed to every corner of the Great Formation, and correspondingly, the White Tiger above the fighting arena became more and more solid.

    Originally, the White Tiger could be seen as a Spiritual Form to the naked eye.

    But now, the Tiger seemed lifelike, standing upon the arena and joining the struggle against the people in the Eight Gates Formation, boldly displaying its True Body.

    "Boom!"

    Runes sprayed forth from the mouth of the White Tiger as its body lunged ferociously, attacking the gates.

    In an instant, terrifying light flashed, brilliant and winding streams of light snaked around, and sounds shook the heavens and earth.

    The White Tiger''s solidified physical body constantly roared, leaving afterimages in the void. Its tail, akin to an Immortal Rod, swept across the air. It embodied the holy beast of Buddhism, expelling the petty invaders of the faith, unstoppable in its advance.

    "One more Myriad Manifestation Realm cultivator to the Purple Heaven position! And activate the Heart-Purifying Calming Technique simultaneously!" said Qinchuan, standing on the steps, his demeanor calm as he continued leisurely.

    The White Tiger Demon Swallowing Formation was complete with a total of eight hundred and ten positions when intact, but following the destruction of the Mountain Protection Array of Golden Buddha Mountain, now only nineteen positions remained.

    Qinchuan spoke with ease, each time he directed the action of a key formation point, it involved the basic practice of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, which not only made the monks admire the mystique of Qinchuan but also stimulated their curiosity about his origins and how he came to understand Golden Buddha Mountain and Buddhism so well.

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    "Roar¡ª¡ª"

    With every instruction from Qinchuan, the monks reformed the formation, the power of the White Tiger Formation climbed a notch, the beast itself becoming more substantial, while Liu Yi Dao and his associates felt the pressure mounting more and more.

    The White Tiger Spirit Body actually forced the eight men into a state of utter disarray.

    The Eight Gates Formation kept changing, and at this moment, the eight men regrouped, with eight differently colored gates guarding the eight directions, from which mysterious rune Daoism surged forth.

    Although they successfully blocked the White Tiger''s assault, with loss and gain on opposite sides, if this continued, they feared they''d be suppressed by the monks.

    "This kid has been muttering on the side, and the strength of this Great Formation has been increasing. We can''t let him keep running his mouth."

    Yue Lun and the others came to this realization.

    With Qinchuan''s guidance, the power of the Great Formation formed by these monks was multiplying.

    "Old Five, Old Six, Old Seven, Old Nine, join forces and kill this chatty kid for me!"

    Liu Yi Dao commanded fiercely.

    "Alright!"

    Yue Lun and the other four responded in unison.

    Subsequently, infinite Earth Fire sprouted from the center of the Eight Gates Great Formation into the void, burning Dao magic, and the entire Great Formation split from the center into two Four Gates Formations.

    Led by Liu Yi Dao, the four men stood guard at the four directions, defending with all their might against the White Tiger''s power, while Yue Lun and the other four split the "Mountain, Annihilate, Lin, Collapse" Four Gates apart.

    Within the Four Gates, the different Divine Powers of thunder, lightning, fire, and earth surged forth in a vast expanse.

    Thunder roared and lightning flashed; the firelight was brilliant, covering the void above, spreading endlessly across it, and locking onto Qinchuan.

    On the ground, water flooded over Golden Buddha Mountain, and the yellow sand stirred as if blown by Gang Wind, the sky full of dust, enough to submerge the entire Golden Buddha Mountain.

    "You little brat, die!" A gloomy light flashed in Yue Lun''s eyes, as Qinchuan had spoiled their plans.

    Just as the four elemental Divine Powers were being used to suppress, Ye Xuanji made his move.

    "Child''s play, daring to flaunt skills before this old man."

    Ye Xuanji snorted coldly, his eyes opening, his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil like a swirling vortex of golden color, from which captivating divine light radiated.

    "Whoosh"

    The Pupil Skill shone, like two beams of purple qi shooting down from beyond the heavens, illuminating the four grand gates.

    With a "boom," the four grand gates immediately crumbled into pieces.

    "You... you..."

    "How is this possible? A Great Saint Late Stage?"

    Yue Lun and the others looked at Ye Xuanji in alarm.

    From the beginning, Ye Xuanji had not revealed his Cultivation Realm. Although they knew Qinchuan and the others had Great Saints among them, Ye Xuanji''s action as a Great Saint Late Stage took them by surprise.

    No sooner had Yue Lun spoken than the Heavenly Secrets Divine Power in Ye Xuanji''s eyes opened again, the Pupil Skill vigorously activated.

    "Bang," "Bang," "Bang," "Bang,"

    Four dull sounds emerged, and before Yue Lun and the others could react, they turned into clusters of Blood Mist, blowing up on the spot.

    "Dare to target the young master, you all deserve to die!" Ye Xuanji stood in the void, his entire being radiating the aura of an Immortal, his Great Saint Late Stage cultivation exposed for all to see, his powerful imposing presence spreading as he spoke in a deep voice.

    "Old Nine!"

    "Seventh brother!"

    Liu Yi Dao and the others, upon witnessing this, had their eyes split with rage as they bellowed. Everything had happened too fast.

    From Ye Xuanji''s move, to the shattering of the Four Gates Formation, and the death of Yue Lun and his four companions¡ªall happened in the blink of an eye; they had no chance to intervene.

    Elder Luo Du and the others were also shocked by this sudden turn of events.

    "A Great Saint Late Stage powerhouse!"

    "This benefactor turned out to be a Great Saint Late Stage powerhouse! Our Golden Buddha Mountain lineage is saved!"

    At the same time, Han Shan, who was amidst a fierce battle with Elder Fu Hu in the void, suddenly sensed something.

    He looked toward the arena, and the next moment, when he saw what had happened, he was filled with terror and rage, "Old Five, Old Six, Old Seven, Old Nine!"

 Chapter 602 - 602: Destroying the Cold Sand Sect

    Han Shan was taciturn, but that did not mean his feelings towards his brothers were indifferent.

    On the contrary, Han Shan had the closest relationships with the other eight brothers.

    Ten thousand years ago, when the nine brothers were still part of a small-town mercenary group, they stumbled upon the legacy of a Great Emperor''s tomb during an adventure.

    This discovery rapidly advanced their strength, and eventually, they founded the Cold Sand Sect.

    Therefore, the bond between the nine brothers was extremely profound.

    Now, witnessing the slaughter of four of his brothers, how could he not be furious, how could he not be enraged.

    "Die!"

    Han Shan''s teeth were gritted with rage as he abandoned Fu Hu, charging towards Ye Xuanji and the others.

    "Be careful!"

    Fu Hu, keeping an eye on everything below, saw Han Shan suddenly give up on him and urgently warned.

    Golden lotuses surged behind Fu Hu, turning into a sky full of brilliance, assaulting Han Shan in an attempt to stop him.

    However, Buddhism''s Buddhist Laws were better suited for defense and were far from rivaling others'' offensive capabilities.

    Throughout his battle with Han Shan, he had always been on the defense. Now, switching from defense to attack, he immediately exposed vulnerabilities.

    "Bald donkey, courting death!"

    Han Shan''s hand reached out, holding a scroll that hadn''t been there before. Laws surged forth, and the Dao roared mightily.

    A vast aura emanated from the scroll, runes filled the sky, and countless crystalline Dao formed chains that swept across the void.

    "Hm!" Fu Hu, already an entire Realm weaker than his opponent, had been holding on against Han Shan only by using defensive techniques and relying on the centuries-old foundations of Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Not daring to be careless, the golden lotuses contracted, and Fu Hu was surrounded by shields of golden light, barely blocking the Law from the scroll.

    But in that moment, Han Shan had already sped off far below, charging towards Ye Xuanji.

    Han Shan clutched a purple talisman in his hand, muttering incantations. The talisman transformed into a robust Lei Mang as thick as a bucket, rivaling the might of a common heavenly thunder.

    "Benefactor, be careful, this is a Great Emperor''s Talisman, capable of invoking the supreme Heavenly Tribulation. If struck, one will surely be reduced to dust."

    Luo Du and the other monks'' faces changed drastically as they loudly cautioned Ye Xuanji.

    Talismans were incredibly precious, especially ones refined by a Great Emperor which were even rarer. Each use meant one less talisman, and Han Shan hadn''t resorted to it even against Fu Hu.

    Now, having lost his reason after the tragic deaths of his four brothers, he employed his strongest measure.

    "You old fool, killing my brothers, prepare to die!"

    Not just Han Shan, Liu Yi Dao, and the others also came to their senses, all four Great Formations activating, and violent energy erupted in this region of the world.

    Four Saints, one Supreme Saint Expert, utilized all their might, determined to eliminate Ye Xuanji.

    "A bunch of ants."

    Having been with Qinchuan for so long, his vision and methods had undergone earth-shattering changes. No matter how strong the opponent, they were all insignificant in his eyes.

    "Dual Polarity Yin-Yang Palm!"

    Ye Xuanji snorted coldly as he used the Heavenly Machine Body Technique underfoot to dodge the sharp edge, and the Yin-Yang eyes in front of him flew wide open, pervading the air with the Qi of life and death.

    "Sss, sss, sss"

    The raging Thunder Blade, upon contact with the Yin-Yang eyes, violently split open in the center of the life and death Qi, directly swallowing the Heavenly Tribulation.

    "Huh?"

    "This is a Thunder Talisman found in the Great Emperor''s Tomb, how could it have no effect."

    Han Shan''s eyes twitched, a flicker of wariness rising in his heart.

    The next moment, Ye Xuanji''s aura surged again, the Yin-Yang eyes completely shattered, and an abyss as large as a territory appeared from his eyes, incessantly absorbing and exhaling the Qi of life and death.

    The Qi of life and death spread outwards.

    "Ah!"

    Liu Yi Dao, charging at the forefront, was immediately sucked into the abyss, instantly dissolving into a mist of blood.

    "Second brother!"

    "Elder brother!"

    Han Shan and the remaining three Supreme Saints were once again shocked and dismayed.

    "Ah! You old geezer, your life is forfeit!"

    Han Shan roared, any sliver of reason freshly emerged was once more consumed by raging flames.

    His entire body was crystalline, his arms radiated golden light and tremendous energy surged toward him.

    In that same moment, numerous five-colored talismans materialized around his body¡ªall Supreme Treasures found within the Great Emperor''s Tomb, now employed in full force against Ye Xuanji.

    Atop Ye Xuanji''s head, the Taiji Moon Wheel appeared, casting a faint silver glow and enveloping him entirely, lending him an unmatched sense of sanctity and purity.

    "Suppress!"

    The Moon Wheel spun effortlessly in the void, agleam with golden light, resembling a segment of the Divine Rainbow as it dashed forward.

    The next moment brought a drastic change; Han Shan was struck by this Divine Rainbow, his body bursting into a cloud of blood mist.

    Before he could even activate the five-colored talismans surrounding him, Han Shan was subdued by Ye Xuanji.

    "What?"

    "How is this possible?!"

    The surroundings fell silent as Luo Du, Fu Hu, the remaining three from Cold Sand Sect, and numerous monks looked at each other in disbelief. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The ultimate confrontation between two powerhouses didn''t come with the thunderous collision that had been imagined and anticipated, but was shockingly quiet.

    With just a single Divine Skill!

    With a mere Divine Skill, Han Shan was suppressed by Ye Xuanji.

    "Who are these people?"

    "To be able to transcend the ranks and slay their enemies, they must surely not be ordinary Sect disciples. There must be guidance from a Great Emperor behind them."

    With both Han Shan and Liu Yi Dao perishing, only the last three from Cold Sand Sect remained, now paralyzed with terror.

    "Flee!"

    Regaining their senses, one of the Supreme Saints shouted, turning into a rainbow light and fleeing into the distance.

    If even Supreme Saint Han Shan at the Early Stage was suppressed by a single Divine Skill from the opponent, how could they dare to stay a moment longer? The remaining two also transformed into rainbow lights, escaping into the far distance.

    "Xuan Ji, don''t let them get away."

    Qinchuan knew that these monks, given their nature, could easily sever and relinquish even a hatred as deep as the annihilation of a Sect.

    They surely wouldn''t pursue these three now, so he decided to be thoroughly decent and directly hold them there.

    "Yes," Ye Xuanji nodded and said in a laid-back manner.

    Ye Xuanji''s body shone all over, the Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil opened, generating a dazzling span of Divine Rainbow. The magnificent light shone brightly as the Pupil Skill tore through space-time, shredding the three escapees.

    Thus, of the nine from Cold Sand Sect who came with grand ambition, wishing to take over Golden Buddha Mountain, all perished, their Sect certainly unable to continue.

    However, Cold Sand Sect was initially a minor Sect which rapidly rose only due to some legacies obtained from the Great Emperor''s Tomb by Han Shan and others. Now, even if it faded into obscurity, no one would care.

    "Amitabha Buddha, thank you, Benefactor, for your rescue, saving Golden Buddha Mountain from peril," Fu Hu said, bringing his hands together and chanting a Buddha''s name.

    After a pause, he continued to speak.

    "Though Golden Buddha Mountain has a long heritage, all the Scriptures and treasures within have been taken. Now, there are no Magical Treasures or Divine Skills left in the mountain. Otherwise, I would have invited you all to our Scripture Pavilion as thanks for your support," he said.

    Clearly, Fu Hu mistook Qinchuan and his companions as those who had come to Golden Buddha Mountain to loot treasures.

    After all.

    For tens of thousands of years, the powerful who came to Golden Buddha Mountain sought its ancient heritage and desired to seize its treasures.

    However, experts from those major Sects, knowing there was still heritage in the Upper Realm of Golden Buddha Mountain, would not go too far and commit acts of Sect annihilation.

    Qinchuan was silent, not expecting that they too were seen as opportunists coming to loot amidst chaos. But he quickly understood that Golden Buddha Mountain had encountered many such people and had come to assume that anyone ascending the mountain had come for its treasures.

    He said with a sigh, "Rest assured, this young master did not come here to take advantage any more than I would covet your White Tiger Demon Swallowing Formation, much less a few scrolls of Divine Skills and Scriptures."

 Chapter 603 - 603: The Spirit Dragons Past

    Elder Luo Du and the others had witnessed Qinchuan''s capabilities. Although they did not understand how Qinchuan knew the details of the White Tiger Demon Swallowing Formation, they ultimately believed that they had not come for the Golden Buddha Mountain heritage.

    Since Qinchuan was not willing to talk much about his background, Elder Fu Hu did not press the matter further, but he felt especially grateful towards Qinchuan, particularly Ye Xuanji.

    "Elder Fu Hu," Qinchuan asked, "you just mentioned that the scriptures and magical treasures of the Golden Buddha Mountain''s heritage of tens of millions of years were taken away by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Heavenly Sword Gate, and Supreme Xuanhuang Sect. What happened exactly?"

    Qinchuan recalled what Elder Fu Hu had said earlier.

    He was not concerned about the Heavenly Sword Gate or the Supreme Xuanhuang Sect; he just wanted to know what had happened in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, which after all, had been one of his pawns in the past.

    "To my knowledge," Qinchuan said casually, "Emperor Ye Xuan of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land is a modest and elegant man, who should not have done such things."

    "If Donor Qin knows of Ye Xuan, then why does he not know about the changes in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land?" Elder Fu Hu curiously looked at Qinchuan.

    Ye Xuan was a figure from tens of thousands of years ago, and this young man was barely over ten years old. How could he know of Ye Xuan? Moreover, to be aware of Ye Xuan and yet unknowledgeable about the Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s change of circumstance.

    This matter had caused a huge uproar in the Heavenly Mountain Domain of the Nanchi Continent back in those days, and any surviving cultivator would know about it.

    However, he soon came to a realization. If Qinchuan knew about their Golden Buddha Mountain''s Mountain Protection Array in such detail, it was not surprising for him to be aware of Ye Xuan''s existence as well.

    "I would like to hear more," Qinchuan said with suspicion.

    "The origin of this matter dates back eighty thousand years, to our Buddhist Little Spirit Mountain World," Elder Fu Hu said, letting out a long sigh. His eyes were empty as he looked towards the peak of the Golden Buddha Mountain, where the passage to the Little Spirit Mountain was located.

    He seemed to be recalling past events, and after a long pause, he returned to his senses and continued.

    "Eighty thousand years ago, the Little Spirit Mountain World of our Golden Buddha Mountain suddenly closed off. You should know about this, Donor Qin?"

    Qinchuan nodded. He knew the whole story; it was due to Venerable Lingxu angering a supreme being. That mysterious supreme being''s punishment led to the decline of Golden Buddha Mountain for eighty thousand years.

    And it was indeed that being''s punishment that triggered Golden Buddha Mountain''s downfall.

    "Actually, just before the closure of Little Spirit Mountain eighty thousand years ago, a scantily-clad woman with a strange aura emerged from the passage of the Little Spirit Mountain."

    Qinchuan''s expression turned solemn. The woman who came through the Little Spirit Mountain passage was a ghost clan woman being pursued, who should also be Ye Shiyi''s ancestor. However, Elder Fu Hu and his group did not know that she was a member of the ghost clan.

    "Does this woman have something to do with Ye Xuan?"

    Through Ye Shiyi, Qinchuan already knew that they had had a child together, but he still asked as such.

    "Indeed," Elder Fu Hu nodded. The woman had later become Daoist couple with Ye Xuan.

    He did not continue talking about the woman and Ye Xuan''s relationship, instead, he went back to discussing the Golden Buddha Mountain incident.

    "Our Buddhist Holy Land has always prohibited the entry of women. Naturally, when such an odd woman emerged from the Spirit Mountain Holy Land, she would be interrogated.

    That day, my senior brother Fu Ci, who was the strongest among us brothers and had already reached the Supreme Saint Late Stage, approached her to ask questions.

    Before my senior brother could get close, the woman suddenly lashed out, severely injuring him.

    In the Buddhist Holy Land, such unruliness could not be tolerated, and a fierce battle broke out between my brothers and her.

    This woman was extraordinary. At that time, a dozen Supreme Saint Experts from our Golden Buddha Mountain attacked her simultaneously, along with the fully operational Mountain Protection Array, and still, they could only manage a draw with her, struggling during that critical moment.

    The Spirit Dragon Holy Master, Great Emperor Ye Xuan, appeared in the grand hall, having captured the woman with a swift move of his hand.

    At that time, Great Emperor Ye Xuan had actually been on his way to visit the Buddha Lord at the smaller Spirit Mountain but happened to witness the closing of the pathway to the mountain.

    Seeing that he could not enter the Spirit Mountain Holy Land, he had no choice but to take the mysterious woman with him and hurried back to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land."

    Fu Hu detailed the events of those years, and when he reached this point, he let out an inexplicable sigh.

    "What a pity, such a shame!"

    "What happened next?" Ji Huo''er was listening with keen interest when she suddenly saw Fu Hu stop speaking and eagerly asked, her eyes shining brightly.

    "How did Ye Xuan and that woman suddenly become Dao companions?"

    Fu Hu shook his head, deep in thought, "Why the two of them suddenly became Dao companions back then, nobody really knows."

    "Ghost Charm Heart Method!"

    Qinchuan pondered, he had already guessed the reason.

    The females of the Ghost Race were naturally charming and exceedingly beautiful, and a majority of them practiced the Enchanting Technique. It was all too easy for them to cause others to fall into their trap, especially for the Human Race experts who had never encountered the Ghost Race''s Charming Skill, making them difficult to guard against.

    "After Great Emperor Ye Xuan became Dao companions with that woman, did his glabella turn dark, faintly bearing the mark of a black fox?" Qinchuan asked calmly without revealing his intentions.

    "How does Benefactor Qin know?" A sharp glint flashed in Fu Hu''s eyes as he looked at Qinchuan, curiosity shining in his gaze.

    He continued to speak.

    "That year, after Great Emperor Ye Xuan became Dao companions with that woman, he even came to our Golden Buddha Mountain to offer an apology note, expressing his regret for the woman''s conduct in injuring someone. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although at that time I was merely a minor monk in the Saint Realm, I could see with my own eyes that something was off with Great Emperor Ye Xuan. His glabella was dark, just as you said, which is highly abnormal for a powerful Great Emperor."

    At this point, he paused again, "However, the mark on his glabella was not that of a black fox, but more like a pair of li-zhus."

    "Li-zhus!" Qinchuan''s eyebrows raised.

    He thought to himself, "Could this Ghost Race woman have actually fallen in genuine love?"

    The Enchanting Technique of the Ghost Race has two forms. When utilized against the Human Race, if a black fox mark appears on the glabella, it means that it is merely a seduction of the victim''s soul to turn them into a puppet.

    However, if a pair of li-zhus appear, it means that the user of the Charming Skill has truly fallen in love, and both parties have willingly submitted to it.

    "What came afterward?" Qinchuan did not press further and instead asked to continue.

    "The day Great Emperor Ye Xuan personally visited Golden Buddha Mountain to deliver the apology note was when we learned the name of that woman¡ªMo Yu.

    Mo Yu and Great Emperor Ye Xuan became Dao companions and ten years later, their first child was born, named Ye Yu.

    In the following thousands of years, the Heavenly Mountain Domain remained as peaceful as usual, with the Spirit Dragon Holy Land still maintaining a strong influence in this Great Domain. In fact, at that time, there were already quite a few Sect Great Emperors who, seeing our Golden Buddha Mountain''s smaller Spirit Mountain world had remained closed, became restless and wanted to attack our Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Thanks to Great Emperor Ye Xuan and Mo Yu''s intervention during that period, our Golden Buddha Mountain lineage was preserved.

    Originally, we all thought that things would continue smoothly until the gateway to the small Spirit Mountain of our Golden Buddha Mountain opened.

    Three thousand years later, Mo Yu became pregnant with their second child, and it was also in that same year that a drastic change occurred."

 Chapter 604 - 604: Invitation from Three Sects

    At this moment, even the young monks of Golden Buddha Mountain held their breath, their eyes intently fixed on Fu Hu, waiting for him to continue.

    "Was the source of the disaster Ye Yu?" Qinchuan frowned deeply and said in a serious tone.

    "Indeed, it originated from Ye Xuan and Mo Yu''s eldest son¡ªYe Yu," Elder Fu Hu said unhurriedly.

    "Not only did this Ye Yu possess a sinister and enchanting beauty, but he was also extremely gifted in cultivation. It took him a mere five hundred years to break through the Dragon Transformation realm, making him the youngest Great Saint in the entire Heavenly Mountain Domain at that time."

    "Moreover, within three thousand years, he even succeeded in breaking through the shackles of the Supreme Saint and stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Realm."

    "That year, when Ye Yu broke through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, Ye Xuan and Mo Yu were about to welcome their second child, and everything in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was developing in a positive direction. But at this time, Ye Xuan died."

    "Great Emperor Ye Xuan died? How did he die? Does it have anything to do with Ye Yu? Why say the disaster originated from him?" Ji Huo''er asked a series of questions, her eyes shining with a strange light.

    "Ye Xuan was killed by Ye Yu."

    With his hands clasped together, chanting prayers, Elder Fu Hu delivered the shocking news.

    "What?"

    "Patricide?!"

    Ye Xuanji, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and all the young monks collectively gasped in horror, feeling a storm surge within their hearts.

    In this world, could there actually be someone so unfilial and rebellious, and moreover, was this person the current Holy Master of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land¡ªYe Yu?

    "Ye Xuan was killed by his own son?" Elder Luo Du was also quite astonished, as he was unaware of the true cause of Ye Xuan''s death even with the abnormal occurrences within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Ye Shiyi trembled all over; upon hearing this, a nameless agitation welled up inside him.

    He vaguely sensed something.

    "Young Master, is that Ye Xuan my ancestor?" Ye Shiyi''s eyes were red, and he clutched at Qinchuan''s sleeve, asking in a faltering voice.

    Qinchuan patted little Shiyi''s head, unsure of how to begin.

    Qinchuan had guessed it; having known that Mo Yu bore two children, this Ye Shiyi must certainly be from the younger lineage.

    As for why Ye Yu would commit patricide, he probably had an inkling of the reason.

    Regardless of how Ye Xuan managed to win Mo Yu''s heart, the blood of the Ghost Race still flowed in her veins. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    And it was this very bloodline of the Ghost Race that caused Ye Xuan''s demise.

    After all, the Ghost Race was one of the four great ancient clans; their bloodline was countless times stronger than that of the Human Race. The resulting combination birthed Ye Yu, whose Ghost Race bloodline completely overpowered the Human Race bloodline, turning him into a cruel individual much like the Ghost Race.

    Within the Ghost Race, there were no bonds of kinship.

    "What happened afterward?" Although Qinchuan did not answer, Ye Shiyi received his affirmation and, for the first time, took the initiative to ask, "What about the senior Mo Yu and the child she was carrying?"

    "The reason I know so much is completely because all of this was personally recounted by Mo Yu," Elder Fu Hu said, his aura of Buddha''s light dimming.

    "That day, my elder brother and I were quietly cultivating in the great hall when we suddenly detected Mo Yu entering the mountain alone, bathed in blood and in a rather wretched state.

    For several thousand years, Golden Buddha Mountain had been in decline, and we owed much to the aid provided by her and her husband on numerous occasions, so my elder brother and I received her."

    "It was from her that we learned that Ye Xuan was poisoned with something sinister, and that Ye Yu attempted to violate his own mother. She took the opportunity to escape."

    "Such a beast!" Ji Huo''er listened, teeth clenched with rage, suddenly spitting out, "Worse than a beast, not only committing patricide but even harboring designs on his own mother!"

    Qinchuan frowned and said nothing; he knew that such affairs were common within the Ghost Race. When a Ghost King was replaced, the new Ghost King would inherit all the possessions of the old Ghost King, including women. This was already ingrained in the bloodline of the Ghost Race.

    And among the transitions between old and new Ghost Kings, a significant portion involved father and son.

    "Our Golden Buddha Mountain lineage took in Mo Yu, and she secretly gave birth to a male infant within the mountain, later named Ye Bai," said Luo Du. "Mo Yu seemed very apprehensive about the reappearance of an incident like Ye Yu''s, so from a young age, she had Ye Bai recite Buddhist scriptures and cultivate his Mind Realm in the temple."

    "As for Mo Yu, when Ye Bai turned twenty, she left Golden Buddha Mountain and the last we heard, she had died."

    "She returned to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, seeking to suppress Ye Yu and avenge her husband, but in the end, her True Spirit was shattered."

    "Her second son, Ye Bai, later also disappeared during a great war that broke out on Golden Buddha Mountain due to the coveting of a Great Emperor."

    "A Great Emperor and a Quasi-Emperor, both met their fates at the hands of their own biological son," expressed Fu Hu, sighing deeply as he spoke.

    "Ye Yu, a patricide and a matricide, deserves to be executed by everyone!" Ye Shiyi''s guts wrenched with fury.

    Born in Dongju Continent, he had been taught since childhood that he must one day return to Nanchi Continent to seek revenge and settle his grudges.

    As a young boy, he didn''t understand the depth of hatred that had been passed down through countless generations, nor did he know whom to seek out for his vengeance.

    But still, from a young age, he ingrained this obsession into the depths of his mind.

    Today, he finally learned that his nemesis was from the same lineage as his, and he could even call this Great Emperor his ancestor."

    At this point, Fu Hu''s eyes lowered as he chanted the Buddha''s name and sighed with a sense of transcendence.

    "What a pity, what a tragedy! If Ye Xuan had not come here back then; or if the senior brothers were stronger and had captured that woman earlier.

    No encounter would have happened between the two, and all that followed would never have occurred.

    Perhaps no such calamity would have befallen the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Ye Xuan would not have met such a tragic end, and our Golden Buddha Mountain would not have fallen into the situation it is in today."

    "So that''s how it was."

    Qinchuan''s expression tightened, as all of this stemmed from those mysterious masked people and the enigmatic powerhouse behind them.

    He also knew why Yu Qilin had not sent back any news from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land for two years.

    Yu Qilin, most likely, was more unfortunate than fortunate.

    Now that Qinchuan and the others understood the sequence of events, just as he was about to speak and prepare to leave for the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, an anomaly occurred.

    Suddenly, a Divine Rainbow burst towards the Golden Buddha Mountain from a distant point in the sky.

    "Great Saint powerhouse!"

    "And three at the Great Saint Late Stage, no less!"

    The crowd looked on keenly.

    Three Divine Rainbows, vibrant with energy, cleaved the sky and instantaneously arrived above the site, one person enshrouded in black Qi, another stepping on a three-foot Spirit Sword, and the last radiating Xuanhuang Qi all around.

    Clearly, they were Great Saint powerhouses from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Heavenly Sword Gate, and the Supreme Xuanhuang Sect.

    "Haha, so Elder Fu Hu did remember the thirty-thousand-year covenant and has actually been waiting for us early," the elder standing on the Spirit Sword laughed heartily.

    "Stop teasing, since Elder Fu Hu is here, let''s get straight to the point," said the elder suffused with Xuanhuang Qi in a jesting yet calm manner.

    Finally, the figure from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land enshrouded in black fog spoke with a gloomy voice: "Fu Hu, the thirty-thousand-year period has arrived, Mount Sumeru is about to open, and we kindly ask that Elder Fu Hu comes to the Heavenly Mountain Range in half a month."

    Though it was phrased as an invitation, his tone was more akin to coercion, carrying an undeniable authority.

    After saying their piece, the three transformed back into Divine Rainbows and vanished into the distance.

 Chapter 605 - 605: 605

    "What is happening here?" Ling Xian''er''s eyes rippled like waves as she looked at the three figures disappearing into the distance, her voice ethereally inquiring.

    Qinchuan, however, watched Fu Hu calmly, "Has Mount Sumeru also been taken by them?"

    Mount Sumeru is a world of opportunity similar to the Spirit Mountain small world within Buddhism.

    However, unlike the Spirit Mountain small world, which serves as a Buddhist Holy Land where cultivators enter primarily to comprehend the Buddhist Law without any other purpose,

    Inside Mount Sumeru, full of opportunities, it is a treasured place for cultivators below the Emperor Realm to cultivate their souls and search for fortune.

    This Mount Sumeru opens once every thirty thousand years, requiring the blessings of the elders of the Buddhist Law each time it opens.

    The descent of these three people to this place was precisely because the time to open Mount Sumeru had come again.

    Fu Hu''s expression was one of shame, "It''s embarrassing to say, but Golden Buddha Mountain can barely protect its own gates now, let alone Mount Sumeru, which has long been taken over by the three major sects. Every thirty thousand years, they force me to open it."

    "If I refuse, the three major sects will retaliate against the other disciples of Buddhism."

    With a long sigh, Fu Hu spoke of the inheritance of Golden Buddha Mountain that had persisted for millions of years, never expecting it to fall into such a plight today.

    "Big brother, these people are so despicable!" Ji Huo''er had already listened with righteous indignation and couldn''t help but swing her Embroidered Fist and hum.

    "You must give them a good lesson!"

    "Young Master, should we go to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land?" Ye Xuanji also frowned, knowing that their destination was indeed the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Benefactor, are you going to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land?"

    Hearing this, Fu Hu''s expression drastically changed, "The Ye Yu of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land has already reached the Great Emperor Realm and is invincible across the entire Heavenly Mountain Domain.

    Besides, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land has already set up prohibitions, forbidding outsiders from entering, and if Mount Sumeru opens, the strong from the three major sects will gather, making it incredibly dangerous. It''s best for all of you to stay away."

    "No worries, the three major sects are just trifles and won''t trouble me."

    Qinchuan waved his hand, bid farewell to Fu Hu and the others, and transformed into a Divine Rainbow, fleeing towards the base of the mountain.

    "Benefactor..."

    Fu Hu wanted to persuade Qinchuan and his group further, but they had already disappeared without a trace.

    "Well, Mount Sumeru is about to open in half a month; it is better for this old monk to go ahead," he mused.

    While Fu Hu hesitated and was about to catch up with Qinchuan and his group, a figure rushed down from the mountain top at that moment.

    "Elder, the Spirit Mountain, the Spirit Mountain..." The Buddhist monk of low realm had run here at full speed from the great hall, now completely out of breath.

    "What happened to the Spirit Mountain?" Luo Du, the elder, asked anxiously.

    "The passage to the Spirit Mountain world has opened!"

    The young monk finally managed to say it all in one breath.

    All the branch temples of Spirit Mountain had already received the news, but Golden Buddha Mountain, due to Cold Sand Sect''s assault, did not notice until someone reported it, and only then did Fu Hu find out.

    "What! The passage to the Spirit Mountain world has opened?"

    Even after tens of thousands of years of cultivation and composure, Fu Hu was agitated at this moment.

    With the Spirit Mountain world''s passage closed for eighty thousand years and Golden Buddha Mountain falling into such a state, hearing news of the passage reopening now excited him greatly.

    "Absolutely true, without a word of falsehood!"

    "Let''s go! To the Spirit Mountain world!" At this moment, Fu Hu could no longer concern himself with Qinchuan and his group. He needed to head to Spirit Mountain immediately to request the Great Emperor powerhouses to take charge and restore the glory of Buddhism.

    However, he did not know that the strong ones from Buddhism within the Spirit Mountain world had long perished, and his plan was doomed to fail.

    The Heavenly Mountain Range spans east to west across Nanchi Continent, its vast length unknown. In the center of the Heavenly Mountain Range lies the entrance to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Ye Xuanji and the others were steering their Flying Artifact, racing towards the Spirit Mountain Holy Land.

    Having soared through the mountain ranges for countless miles, on this day, the group saw from afar at the end of the mountains wrapped in spiritual energy, there was a great mountain, majestic and unmatched, reaching into the clouds. Even from a great distance, it exerted an irresistible pressure.

    As Qinchuan and the others drew closer, its grandeur and majesty became even more evident.

    This mountain was so tall and vast that it seemed not so much a peak as a landmass that connected heaven and earth.

    However, strangely enough, within the Heavenly Mountain Range, as far as the eye could see, everything was greenery, but the surroundings of this mountain range had become barren.

    Not a blade of grass grew on it; black rocks were exposed, and the jagged cliffs were extremely treacherous.

    Countless bands of black fog intertwined around the waist of the mountain, adding a bit of eeriness to the place.

    "Spirit Dragon Holy Land!"

    Ji Huo''er read out unconsciously upon seeing the ancient characters carved on the mountain. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Fellow Daoists, you arrived quite early!" Just as Qinchuan and the others reached the foot of the mountain, a Magic Artifact sped over from a distance, and a hearty voice rang out.

    Qinchuan fixed his gaze and saw that standing atop a Spirit Sword that shimmered with azure Divine Rainbow were three people.

    The one standing in the center was a child around eleven or twelve years old, with a Cultivation Level of only the Nine Layers of the Meridian Opening Realm.

    The two old men behind him exuded powerful Qi, evidently a Great Saint in the Late Stage and a Saint in the Late Stage, respectively.

    "Could it be that you are fellow Daoists from the Xuanhuang Sect?"

    The one speaking was the Late Stage Saint, a man with a rough face and a tall, sturdy figure, standing roughly eight feet tall on the Spirit Sword, worried that he might crush the Flying Sword under his weight.

    After giving it some thought, Qinchuan realized that these disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate mistook them for disciples from the Xuanhuang Sect who had come to enter Mount Sumeru.

    Without revealing his true identity, he spoke in a deep voice, "So, you are disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate. Mount Sumeru will not open for another half-month; have you not also arrived quite early?"

    "Hahaha, coming early to prepare is never wrong, after all, the opportunities inside Mount Sumeru are rare and sought after!"

    The Late Stage Saint replied with a hearty laugh.

    No sooner had the Saint''s voice faded when the Great Saint, skinny as kindling and with dry skin, suddenly spoke again.

    "Fellow Daoists, may I have a look at your invitations?"

    Being a Great Saint, he sensed something unusual about the aura of Qinchuan and the others.

    Ji Huo''er and the rest were taken aback, not understanding what was meant by "invitations."

    Ji Huo''er''s momentary confusion flashed across her face, but it was keenly perceived by him.

    "You are not from the Xuanhuang Sect; who are you to dare impersonate members of the Xuanhuang Sect and cause trouble at the Mount Sumeru gathering!"

    The Great Saint from the Heavenly Sword Gate said with an icy expression and a sinister tone.

    "I have never claimed to be from the Xuanhuang Sect; you''ve all been jumping to conclusions on your own,"

    Qinchuan stood firm and spoke deliberately and slowly to the towering Saint, who resembled a small mountain.

    The Saint, now realizing his assumption, said angrily, "Damn it, so you are a bunch of Loose Cultivators who dare to venture into the Spirit Dragon Holy Land recklessly!"

    "This Spirit Dragon Holy Land is forbidden to Loose Cultivators. I advise you to leave the mountain quickly, or you will be endangering your lives," the Great Saint said sternly.

    Although he appeared to be kindly advising Qinchuan and the others to descend the mountain, his words clearly conveyed a threat that he might take action to subdue them if they did not comply.

    "I advise you to mind your own business. You go to your Mount Sumeru, and I''ll go to my Spirit Dragon Holy Land; we won''t interfere with each other,"

    Qinchuan warned.

 Chapter 606 - 606 Going Up the Mountain

    "Who do you think you are? The opening of Mount Sumeru is a grand event shared by our Three Great Sects. How could we allow an unknown nobody like you to sneak in?"

    The entrance to the minor world of Mount Sumeru was placed by Ye Xuan in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. They naturally assumed that Qinchuan''s claim of going to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was just an excuse, surely looking for an opportunity to sneak into Mount Sumeru.

    "This place is the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, not your Heavenly Sword Gate. You sure do overstep your bounds."

    Ji Huo''er said discontentedly.

    "Idiots!" Qinchuan glanced at the three of them sideways, speaking calmly and composedly, "Huo''er, no need to waste our breath on them. Let''s go."

    The expression of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s Great Saint powerhouse fluctuated, but he eventually calmed down.

    Although confident he could suppress the opposition, a Great Saint of the same cultivation level at the late stage, he was concerned that a fight between them might accidentally harm the Young Master, so he held back.

    Qinchuan''s primary purpose for coming to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was to obtain materials for awakening the Innate Viscera.

    But now that he knew about Ye Yu, his other task was to slay Ye Yu, with no interest in the treasures or trials within Mount Sumeru.

    "A great battle is about to unfold on the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. I advise you not to covet the treasures of Mount Sumeru. Return to your mountain quickly; otherwise, once the battle erupts, you may not be able to protect yourselves."

    Qinchuan said seriously.

    He was not concerned about the wellbeing of the three individuals; his goodwill warning stemmed from the fact that the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Gate had once followed him for a time.

    With that, Qinchuan began to walk up the mountain.

    Just as Qinchuan and his group had not gone far, the child about eleven or twelve years old from the Heavenly Sword Gate suddenly spoke up.

    "Tenth Elder, let''s kill these cultivators of unknown origin.

    Our Three Sects opening Mount Sumeru is a grand event that only happens once every thirty thousand years. The Spirit Dragon Holy Land has strict inspections to prevent any trouble once we head up the mountain, lest others blame us for bringing them."

    Despite his young age, the child''s thoughts were vicious; merely because they had met Qinchuan and the others once, he feared any association with them and wanted them killed.

    "Ah, you little brat, so malicious at such a young age," Ji Huo''er exclaimed in shock upon hearing the words of the Heavenly Sword Gate disciple.

    "Yes, the Young Master is thorough in his thinking," the Great Saint powerhouse bowed and replied softly.

    Now that the Young Master had spoken, and he had already harbored the intention, he decided to use the strongest Thunderbolt Strike, to directly suppress the opposition before they could react and harm the Young Master.

    Qinchuan also stopped, turned his head back, and looked piercingly at the three individuals, "Are you sure? You want to strike at this young master?"

    "Enough talk, meet your end!"

    The powerhouse of the Heavenly Sword Gate waved a hand, and a Spirit Sword appeared in his grasp. As the longsword swung, countless radiant Sword Qi whistled out, like a sky full of stars falling, dazzling and beautiful.

    Sword Qi transformed into a curtain of rain, filling the sky, slashing down upon everyone''s heads. This was the top divine skill of the Heavenly Sword Gate¡ªthe Seven Stars Sword Rain.

    The terrifying turbulence of these Sword Qi meant certain bisecting upon contact. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "If you must blame someone, blame yourselves for insisting on going up the mountain!" the Great Saint powerhouse said gravely.

    "Xuan Ji, it''s up to you!"

    Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders; he had already warned them multiple times. Not only did they ignore his warnings, but they also intended to attack him. If he didn''t react, he wouldn''t be Qinchuan.

    Ye Xuanji stepped forward, head high, hands forming seal gestures.

    Dual Polarity Yin-Yang Palm.

    The Yin-Yang Palm Seal reappeared, with the aura of life and death in black and white emerging.

    Before the Heavenly Sword Gate''s Great Saint powerhouse could react, he was instantly ground into mince by the huge palm seal.

    The opposition''s momentum was fierce, but it was effortlessly destroyed by a single palm seal from Ye Xuanji.

    "Ah?!"

    "Tenth Elder..."

    Ye Xuanji, with an overwhelming force, directly suppressed the Tenth Elder, catching both the saint of Heavenly Sword Gate and the Young Master off guard.

    "How is that possible?!"

    "The Tenth Elder is at the peak of the Great Saint Late Stage cultivation level, he can even fight against those at the early stage of Supreme Saint, and he has a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact in his hands, how could you... how could you have defeated him..."

    The saintly strongman had a look of horror, his voice trembling, stuttering as he spoke.

    "Want to know? Go to the Samsara of the Netherworld and ask for yourself!"

    Ye Xuanji responded indifferently.

    With a single wave of his hand, the saintly strongman followed the Great Saint into death, falling on the spot.

    "Ah¡ª"

    "You''re finished, do you know who I am?"

    Even now, the young child showed not the slightest fear or cowardice; instead, he screamed shrilly, full of arrogance.

    "I am the thirteenth prince of the Heavenly Sword Gate; the Sect Leader of Heavenly Sword Gate is my father. You killed the Tenth Elder and Bing protector, Heavenly Sword Gate will not let you off!"

    "Young Master, what should we do with this kid?"

    Ye Xuanji knew that Qinchuan was not worried about Heavenly Sword Gate, but still asked.

    "Xuan Ji, do you think, if it weren''t for this kid, would that Great Saint and saint have caused trouble and attacked us without any reason?" Qinchuan said in a deep voice.

    "Xuan Ji understands!" Ye Xuanji nodded in reply.

    "Kid, in your next life, remember not to be so arrogant without absolute strength!" Ye Xuanji looked at the thirteenth prince of Heavenly Sword Gate and said impassively.

    "You... you..."

    "You''re going to kill me?" The young man finally realized what was happening.

    He took several steps back in a hurry, sitting down on the ground, looking at Ye Xuanji in disbelief.

    But he quickly collected himself, shouting with a fierce show of inner turmoil: "You can''t kill me, I am the thirteenth prince of Heavenly Sword Gate, you will not get away with killing me, Heavenly Sword Gate will not spare you!"

    The thirteenth prince of Heavenly Sword Gate was finally scared, his last bit of composure and calmness gone, replaced by fear and horror.

    But before he could finish speaking, Ye Xuanji''s giant palm had already fallen.

    To his death, he couldn''t understand how, on regular days, as soon as he revealed his identity as the thirteenth prince of Heavenly Sword Gate, everyone would be so respectful to him, almost worshipping him, stepping on whoever he wanted, killing whoever he wished.

    Why was it that today, there were people who were not afraid of him?

    Ye Xuanji then discovered a jade stone inscribed with strange runes from the three people''s storage space, which should be the invitation they spoke of, the entry certificate for this opening of Mount Sumeru.

    Looking at the jade stone, Qinchuan then looked at Ye Shiyi, Ye Xuanji, and Ling Xian''er, and an idea emerged in his mind.

    Mount Sumeru was a great place for cultivating the soul, opening once every thirty thousand years; it was an opportunity not to be missed for the four of them.

    After this incident, Qinchuan and his companions continued their journey up the mountain.

    The group had not gone more than a few dozen kilometers when Qinchuan and his company encountered a troop of people. These people wore yellow robes, and from afar, the aura of Xuanhuang could be felt, indicating they were indeed from the Xuanhuang Sect.

    "I am Jiang Youwei of the Great Xuanhuang Sect, may I know the esteemed names of you cultivators?"

    Upon seeing Qinchuan and his group, a handsome young man from the troop stepped forward with a salute and asked.

    "This is the thirteenth prince of Heavenly Sword Gate, all you irrelevant people better scram quickly."

    The dissatisfied and arrogant voice of Ji Huo''er sounded out.

 Chapter 607 - 607: Spirit Dragon Holy Land

    "Hmph, Heavenly Sword Gate sure has some nerve, even a mere Thirteenth Prince dares to be so arrogant?" Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The distinguished-looking young man was accompanied by an old man in a dark yellow robe with a white beard, who spoke in a cold voice.

    "One might think it was the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate himself who has graced this place."

    The other Protectors by the young man''s side also glared at Ji Huo''er and the others with eyes full of rage, their expressions unfriendly.

    On the contrary, Jiang Youwei was all smiles, not minding Ji Huo''er''s rudeness in the slightest, and said with a cheery grin, "I''ve long heard of the Thirteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s reputation; I never expected to meet him here today."

    The Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate, Li Tian, has thirteen princes, and this Thirteenth Prince was born over a decade ago. Although he had never descended the mountain before, Jiang Youwei had heard of his reputation.

    This person was deeply favored by the Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate, extremely haughty and overbearing.

    Meeting him today proved exactly so; therefore, he didn''t take it too seriously.

    His nature was peaceful, preferring to make friends; even though the Thirteenth Prince was arrogant, he didn''t mind and took the initiative to approach.

    "I am truly impressed that the Thirteenth Prince has reached the Meridian Opening Realm at such a young age."

    This Thirteenth Prince was naturally not the true Li Chun of the Heavenly Sword Gate, but Ye Shiyi.

    The two appeared to be of similar age, but in terms of cultivation level, due to Ye Shiyi''s shorter time in practice, he had only just reached the First Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.

    This was the result of Qinchuan personally guiding him during this time.

    Reaching the First Layer of Meridian Opening at the age of eleven could be considered a talent, but for a sect with the backing of a Great Emperor like the Heavenly Sword Gate, it was still a bit lacking.

    His flattery so obvious that anyone with eyes could tell it was deliberate.

    "May I ask how these fellow Daoists are called?"

    Jiang Youwei then took the initiative to inquire about the names of Qinchuan, Ye Xuanji, and the others.

    As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face, and with Jiang Youwei lowering his stature, even those looking for a quarrel would find none.

    "Qin Li!" Qinchuan said with a smile, having used this name since leaving Tianqing City.

    Ji Huo''er spoke arrogantly, "This lady is called Ji Huo''er, and this exquisite, celestial beauty with a divine presence is my senior sister, Ling Xian''er!"

    Ye Xuanji didn''t respond, but stepping on his Spirit Sword, he said loudly, "My prince, let''s go."

    This half-step supreme-level magic artifact had just been acquired from the Tenth Elder of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    Qinchuan and his companions turned into a streak of light, speeding forward, with Ye Xuanji''s astonishingly quick movements, leaving Jiang Youwei and the others far behind.

    "My prince, this Thirteenth Prince is a cancer of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s main lineage, notorious and reviled even by the members of their own sect. It''s best to stay away from him," said a Saint of the Xuanhuang Sect after Qinchuan and the others had left.

    "Let''s go, we should also arrive early and prepare. This time, if we can break through to the Holy''s Realm during our journey to Mount Sumeru, it won''t be a wasted trip," said Jiang Youwei.

    There was still half a month before Mount Sumeru would open, but Qinchuan and his group were not the earliest arrivers; along the way, they encountered several groups of disciples from the Heavenly Sword Gate and the Xuanhuang Sect heading up the mountain.

    When Qinchuan and his company met disciples from the Xuanhuang Sect, they claimed to be the Thirteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Gate; when they encountered disciples from the Heavenly Sword Gate, they simply flew past on their Flying Swords, giving no chance for these cultivators to ask questions.

    Finally, Qinchuan and his companions arrived outside the gates of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Remember, if we get the chance, we''ll temporarily infiltrate the Spirit Dragon Holy Land under this identity and try not to reveal ourselves." Seeing that they had arrived outside of the mountain gate, Qinchuan instructed.

    He then specifically turned his gaze on Ji Huo''er, "Especially you, Huo''er."

    "Got it!" Ji Huo''er stuck out her tongue, indicating that she wouldn''t act rashly.

    "Who goes there?"

    As soon as Qinchuan and his group arrived at the mountain gate of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, they were met with the oppressive aura of two Great Saints pressing down on them as they asked sharply.

    "Heavenly Sword Gate, the Thirteenth Young Lord, Li Chun!" Qinchuan took out a jade invitation that he had acquired from the real Thirteenth Young Lord from the Dao Lotus space and threw it over directly.

    A saint caught the jade and verified that it indeed contained an invitation issued by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Wait here, and after sunset today, I will take you all up the mountain." After confirming the identity of Qinchuan and his companions, that Great Saint did not immediately allow them to proceed up the mountain but instructed as such.

    "You can now each try to strike that blood stone with all your might once."

    At this moment, another Great Saint pointed to a crimson stone outside the mountain gate, looking like a clump of congealed blood, and said.

    "This is..."

    Seeing the blood stone, Qinchuan''s heart skipped a beat; he could feel that within the stone, a terrifying intention to kill was contained.

    He opened his Innate Pupils, and a golden radiance shot out from his eyes, illuminating the blood stone.

    The blood stone was murky and ancient, emitting a grim killing aura, and to his shock, he discovered that trapped within were the spirits of countless unjust souls.

    "This is a Blood Demon Stone!" Qinchuan immediately realized.

    "This Ye Yu, could he be planning to..." Qinchuan pondered to himself, guessing what Ye Yu was trying to do.

    "It seems Yu Qilin has not yet perished."

    While pondering, Qinchuan deliberately asked, "What is this for?"

    "This opening of Mount Sumeru is a major event for our three sects. We at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land have prepared some quiet cultivation spots for the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate and the Supreme Xuanhuang Sect.

    Originally, we wanted to provide residences rich in spiritual energy for everyone, but unfortunately, due to the barrenness of the mountain gate, we couldn''t prepare that many places abundant in spiritual energy. Thus, we simply divided the residences into eight ranks: Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang, Sun, Moon, and Stellar, and the disciples of all houses will test their talents and enter residences of different ranks.

    You can each strike the blood stones. The stones, based on your different talents and realms, will react differently, allowing you to be allocated living spaces of corresponding ranks."

    Qinchuan knew that this idea must have come from Ye Yu, but the reason given was quite good, preventing any objections.

    "Since it is a test of the strongest talents, only the one among us with the greatest talent needs to step forward, why should everyone have to strike it once?" Ji Huo''er did not understand the real intention and thought the other party was speaking the truth, asking in confusion.

    "If you''re told to, just do it. Why all the unnecessary talk? If you talk back again, get off the mountain immediately," one of the saints glared and barked.

    Ji Huo''er shrunk her head back, remembering Qinchuan''s advice, and unusually, she backed down, "Grandpa Great Saint, I was wrong. I won''t talk back again."

    Seeing her good attitude, that Great Saint was satisfied and nodded without pursuing the matter further.

    "No rush. It will still be enough time to test after everyone arrives today." Qinchuan said so.

    Since he knew the purpose of the blood stone, he was clear that after sunset, every cultivator that arrived would undergo a test.

    The Great Saint seemed to have more to say, but suddenly, a tremendous qi rushed over from afar, signifying the arrival of yet another person.

 Chapter 608 - 608: Gathering of Geniuses

    "Hahaha, Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Mount Sumeru, this young master has arrived."

    The man''s voice preceded him, a chilling laugh echoing from afar, harrowing and piercing, causing great discomfort.

    As his voice faded, a beast bone large scissors clad in dazzling gold flew from the distance. It was a half-step Supreme Dao Artifact, completely golden-yellow with an profound aura.

    Standing on the beast bone scissors were five individuals, with a fair-skinned, high-spirited young man in a yellow robe at the forefront, clearly from the Xuanhuang Sect.

    Behind the young man were four Protectors, two at the Great Saint Intermediate Stage and two at the Saint Late Stage, evidently important figures within the Xuanhuang Sect.

    The young man surveyed the Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s gate with a lofty and superior air.

    But his composure lasted only briefly.

    The next moment, the auras of two guarding cultivators at the Great Saint Realm from Spirit Dragon Holy Land surged, and a wave-like oppressive force descended upon the five people''s heads.

    "Snap!"

    This place was already the entry to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, and both guardians were at the Great Saint Late Stage. The five individuals from Xuanhuang Sect had no time to react and were sent tumbling down from the void, landing face-first in the dirt. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Since you''ve come to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, it''s best you behave yourself," stated one of the defending Great Saints of Spirit Dragon Holy Land coldly.

    "You..."

    A glint of frost flashed in the eyes of the leading yellow-robed youth, but he was held back by the two Great Saint Intermediate Stage cultivators behind him, who bowed to the two guards, "Fellow Daoists, our conduct was improper."

    Ji Huo''er couldn''t help but giggle at this moment, "A few unlucky fools!"

    She had merely asked an extra question earlier and was scolded by these two, so seeing these five people humiliated balance her mood significantly.

    Ji Huo''er spoke softly, but in a place where everyone was a cultivator, her words attracted the attention of the five.

    "What a brat, you dare to insult this young master?"

    The yellow-robed young man''s gaze turned cold, a flash of murderous intent crossing his eyes.

    By this time, the two Great Saints from Spirit Dragon Holy Land had already ascertained the identity of the yellow-robed youth.

    This leading young man was named Liu Yuan, the young son of the Qian Gate Master of the Xuanhuang Sect, his cultivation having reached the early stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    After confirming their identity, Liu Yuan and his group also had to wait on one side for the sunset, standing opposite Qinchuan with a sullen expression, his face almost freezing over.

    The Heavenly Mountain Domain sprawled boundlessly, a single domain comparable to the entire Dongju Continent.

    The domains were vast, tightly controlled by three major sects. If each of the three sects only had one gate, it would indeed be difficult to maintain control.

    Therefore,

    each of the three major sects in the Heavenly Mountain Domain had their branch forces. Besides the main sect, the Xuanhuang Sect was divided into Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, and Dui - eight branches; apart from its main gate, the Heavenly Sword Gate also had Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth - five major branches.

    The branches of Spirit Dragon Holy Land were the fewest, but they also had the Sun and Moon - two great Holy Sects.

    The participants in the Mount Sumeru Convention this time naturally also included various branches.

    The Liu Yuan from before was part of the Xuanhuang Sect''s Qian Gate, while Qinchuan and the others, pretending to be the Thirteenth Prince, were indeed from the main gate of Heavenly Sword Gate.

    Even though Liu Yuan and his group were looking on fiercely, this place was Spirit Dragon Holy Land, and even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn''t dare cause trouble again.

    Qinchuan and the others quietly waited on the side for the sunset.

    As time passed, more and more cultivators arrived.

    Zhang Daoxu, the son of the Dui Gate Master of the Xuanhuang Sect, a straightforward and portly man, took the initiative to approach Qinchuan and others to make conversation, in an attempt to curry favor.

    But Qinchuan sent him away after a few words.

    Next, a child of about ten years old came from the Gold Branch of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    This young boy had a deep and focused gaze as he too approached Qinchuan and his companions.

    "Brother Dao, may I ask from which branch of the Heavenly Sword Gate you hail?"

    The youth from the Gold Branch had a Great Saint Realm Early Stage cultivator as his protector, who recognized Ye Xuanji''s Spirit Sword on his back and identified that he was from the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    Ye Xuanji, afraid of giving the wrong answer or being recognized, simply closed his eyes slightly and did not bother with the other party.

    "Hmph, such arrogance. Looks like you''re from the main gate," the child from the Gold Branch said, glancing at Ye Shiyi with a curl of his lips.

    "About the same age as me, yet only at the First Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, truly a disgrace to the main gate."

    Saying this, he released his faint qi in front of Ye Shiyi, which had already reached the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.

    Afterward, the youth didn''t sit down next to Qinchuan and the others but instead walked over to Liu Yuan and the rest.

    Qinchuan was solemn, noting that the relationship between the main gate and the various branches of the Heavenly Sword Gate didn''t seem to be very good.

    Not long after these two arrived, two more people from the Heavenly Sword Gate came, one of whom was a young girl in the Immortal Platform Realm.

    Enveloped in a brilliant light with Spiritual Energy mist around her like a forest sprite, the girl carried a lush green longsword on her back, adding to her charm.

    Her name was Zhou Zi, a genius from the Wood Branch of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "Senior Sister, over here!"

    The child from the Gold Branch obviously knew Zhou Zi and called out to her from a distance.

    Upon seeing him, Zhou Zi smiled and walked over with a light step, chuckling, "With so many disciples from each branch, who would have thought that I''d encounter Junior Brother Zhou Duo here?"

    "Senior Sister, those guys are from the main gate, stay away from them," Zhou Duo looked at Qinchuan and the others with disdain as he spoke.

    "What about the main gate?" Zhou Zi smiled, "It seems that Junior Brother has quite a grievance against the main gate."

    "Hmph, every time we meet, those guys from the main gate act as if their tails are up in the sky. What good impression could I possibly have?"

    Zhou Duo said with a twisted mouth.

    Qinchuan didn''t expect that because Ye Xuanji was afraid to speak and gave no response, it would inadvertently have the effect of making the others believe they were from the main sect.

    When the sun still had a single ray left, by that time, the front of the mountain gate was already gathered with many talented individuals and warriors of the Saint Realm.

    Qinchuan estimated roughly that among them, just the Gold, Wood, and Earth Branches of the Heavenly Sword Gate had six groups, and the various branches of the Upper Xuanhuang Sect had five groups; on the other hand, the two main branches of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land hadn''t had any teams arrive yet.

    At this time, as dusk began casting its shadows.

    Just when the Great Saint guard was about to announce the start of the Blood Stone inspection,

    suddenly, a series of flowing lights twinkled in the distance.

    Someone was maneuvering a Magic Artifact; not too fast, nor too slow, they soon arrived at the front of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land gate.

    "Junior Jiang Youwei of the Xuanhuang Sect pays respects to the two seniors," the newcomer, Jiang Youwei, greeted.

    Unlike the others, Jiang Youwei was humble and polite; upon seeing the two Great Saint guards of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he actively took the initiative to greet them.

    The Great Saint who had been ready to send Jiang Youwei and the others down the mountain for the next day''s event swallowed back his prepared words.

    The Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s Great Saint nodded, "Since you''ve come, please produce your invitation."

    After checking the jade token, Jiang Youwei, with a smiling expression, walked towards Qinchuan and the others, bowing to Ye Shiyi, "Thirteenth Young Master, I didn''t expect us to meet again so soon."

    It seemed that this fellow was set on making acquaintances with this "Thirteenth Young Master."

 Chapter 609 - 609: 609

    "Now, each of you, step forward in turn and use your own mana to strike the blood stone before you."

    Finally, as the sun set, the great saint who was guarding the mountain began to speak.

    The function of the blood stone had already been clearly explained by the two great saints, and no one had any more questions.

    Most cultivators had grown impatient with waiting, and upon hearing they could soon ascend the mountain, their spirits lifted immediately, harboring not a shred of doubt about the killing intent contained within the blood stone.

    The first to step forward was Liu Yuan from the Qianmen branch of the Xuanhuang Sect.

    "I''ll go first!"

    Liu Yuan stood up first, swept his gaze around the vicinity, and then provocatively glanced in the direction of Qinchuan and others, especially casting an unfriendly look at Ji Huo''er.

    Liu Yuan had taken to heart the disrespectful words from Ji Huo''er and others earlier and had been looking for an opportunity to humiliate the other party thoroughly.

    Now, he had also begrudgingly remembered the so-called "Young Master Thirteen," Ye Shiyi.

    Although there was a huge difference in realm between him and Ye Shiyi, the two great saints had made it clear that the blood stone tested talent, not realm cultivation.

    If he could shine brightly on this blood stone, perhaps even overpower this so-called Young Master Thirteen, it would be like releasing a pent-up breath of foul air.

    Liu Yuan approached the blood stone, Xuanhuang Qi surged up his arm, and he pressed a palm imprint toward the stone.

    "Hmm!"

    Liu Yuan immediately sensed a thread of soul involuntarily entering the blood stone along with his mana.

    This feeling was quite eerie, as if the blood stone had drawn out a thread of his soul from his body, leaving him feeling inexplicably empty.

    In an ordinary place, he would surely be suspicious, but here in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he assumed this was part of the evaluation process.

    As that thread of soul entered the blood stone, it suddenly flashed with a burst of green divine light, the brilliance soaring to the skies, stunningly captivating.

    "What level is this?"

    Excited, Liu Yuan asked, looking at the rich and dazzling light before him.

    "Talent Lower Grade, allocated a Stellar Character Level residence."

    A great saint from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land announced without a trace of emotion on his face.

    "What?"

    "How could it only be a Stellar Character Level?"

    Liu Yuan doubted his own ears, shook his head, and asked in disbelief for confirmation.

    Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang, sun, moon, stars, a total of eight ranks, and his talent could only be second from the bottom?

    "This is the location of your residence."

    The great saint from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land did not pay him much mind and simply threw a token at him with the exact location of his residence.

    "Impossible, absolutely impossible. This young master is endowed with exceptional talent, and it took me only a hundred years to reach the Dragon Transformation Realm. How could it be only a Stellar Character Level?"

    "No, I must try again!"

    Liu Yuan shook his head and charged towards the blood stone once more.

    Surprisingly, the two great saint experts of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land did not stop him and allowed him to rush towards the blood stone again.

    ```

    "Snap!"

    Liu Yuan''s palm imprint struck again, and without a doubt, it was exactly the same as before, shimmering with green light. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Yuan was stunned, the immense disparity made him somewhat dazed.

    At this time, one of the Great Saint experts from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land stepped forward and announced loudly.

    "This Blood Stone is called the Great Emperor Stone, personally refined by the current Holy Master of our Spirit Dragon Holy Land. It''s not only used for assessing the talent and potential of your physical bodies in cultivation but also to evaluate your understanding of the great Dao, your chances of becoming an Emperor, as well as the talent of your soul.

    Therefore, if the Blood Stone shows a higher talent response, it indicates a greater probability of stepping into the Emperor Realm,

    Conversely, if the displayed talent is lower, the opportunities for the journey of a Great Emperor are fewer, and it becomes much more challenging to break through to the Great Emperor Realm in this life."

    "So that''s how it is!"

    The surrounding cultivators then began nodding their heads in understanding. Although they had been spectating with glee at Liu Yuan''s inferior talent, they had difficulty believing that a cultivator who had broken through to the Dragon Transformation Realm within a century could have only a lower grade talent.

    However, if what the Blood Stone was assessing was Emperor-making potential, then it explained everything.

    After all, on the path of cultivation, the Emperor Realm is the ultimate endpoint of this world, and not everyone can reach it.

    Every year, thousands upon thousands step into the Saint Realm and even reach the Supreme Saint level, but those who can transcend the Supreme Saint Realm and step into the Great Emperor level from all the continents combined are less than a hundred every thousand years.

    Even including Quasi-Emperor experts, there would not be a thousand every thousand years.

    "These guys, they''ve done their homework quite thoroughly, this explanation seems to have no holes," thought Qinchuan to himself.

    Although Liu Yuan was still somewhat dazed, much of the doubt in his heart had dissipated. He acknowledged his own talent was not bad, but the hope of achieving the Emperor Realm was exceedingly slim.

    However, fortunately, although the chance was slim, based on the Blood Stone''s response, he still had a sliver of an opportunity.

    After resolving the doubts in his heart, several Protectors behind Liu Yuan also came forward for the test.

    This time, with the opening of Mount Sumeru, everyone from the Meridian Opening Realm to Supreme Saint experts could participate, and they would also enter Mount Sumeru when the time came.

    Accompanying him were two Saints and two Great Saints; one of the Great Saints named Liu Kailin shone with a crimson light and was classified as having a "Sun" Character Level talent; another Great Saint was determined to have a "Moon" Character Level talent. The remaining two had the same "Stellar" Character Level as Liu Yuan.

    "Elders, may I inquire about the respective chances of achieving the Emperor Realm corresponding to the different ranks?"

    Among the five of Liu Yuan, there were three different ranks, and someone asked loudly at this time.

    "The Great Emperor is a supremely unparalleled existence. To step into it, not only is cultivation talent important, but also luck and chance play a crucial role.

    This Blood Stone corresponds to eight ranks: Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang and the Sun-Moon-Stars. Among these, the ''Chen'' Character Level has the smallest chance of Emperor Realm opportunity, with a probability less than one in ten million. The ''Stellar'' Character Level barely has a one in ten million chance of achieving the Emperor Realm, while the ''Moon'' Level has a one in ten million chance.

    Going forward, each higher level increases the possibility of becoming an Emperor by tenfold.

    If one reaches the ''Heaven'' Character Level and does not meet an untimely demise, the chance of becoming a Great Emperor is as high as one percent."

    "What, a one percent chance!"

    Everyone was astounded as reaching the ''Heaven'' Character Level actually came with a one percent chance of achieving the Great Emperor title.

    A one percent chance, though it seems very slim, is already sufficient to motivate a Sect to invest all their resources in nurturing someone for the chance of becoming a Great Emperor."

    In that instant, everyone became frenzied.

    The hearts of the crowd filled with both anticipation and anxiety, yearning to know their own level of talent, while fearing it might be too low.

    "Let''s see mine next!"

    Jiang Youwei, who was beside Qinchuan, could no longer contain himself and was the first to step forward and speak.

    ```

 Chapter 610 - 610: Blood Stone

    Jiang Youwei walked up to the Blood Stone, his body emanating strands of golden dawn light, the breath of the great path itself.

    "Boom!"

    Jiang Youwei''s fist struck the Blood Stone, which immediately burst forth with a white halo of light. Powerful malignant Qi, accompanied by Spiritual Energy, spread out in all directions, leaving the surrounding crowd momentarily dazed.

    "What level is this white dawn light?"

    Liu Yuan and the other four had respectively elicited green, blue, and crimson lights, corresponding to the Sun, Moon, and Stars levels. Now this white light represented a new level, and the curious crowd stared at the two Great Saints, waiting for their pronouncement.

    "Could it be the Yellow Character Level, or even higher?" Everyone guessed in their hearts.

    "Chen Character Level!"

    The Great Saint expert announced the result expressionlessly. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What?"

    "How can it be Chen Character Level?"

    Although Jiang Youwei was of a peaceful mindset and amiable, he was extremely dedicated and diligent in his cultivation. His efforts to befriend various cultivators were somewhat related to the efforts he made behind the scenes.

    "Chen Character Level ¡ª do I not even have one in ten thousand chances to achieve the Emperor Realm? Is my chance at the Emperor Realm almost gone?"

    He murmured to himself, finding it hard to believe the result for a moment.

    Upon knowing that this white dawn light indicated the lowest Chen Character Level, the surrounding crowd couldn''t help but heave a sigh of relief.

    They would rather it be the Chen Character Level than the Yellow Character or even the higher Heavenly-Earth Xuanhuang Character Levels.

    At the same time, these cultivators looked at Jiang Youwei with a mix of derision and pity.

    "The lowest level, with barely a chance at the Emperor Realm in this lifetime."

    "Hey, big guy, don''t lose heart. This test is just a reference. How could the path of a Great Emperor''s cultivation be conclusively determined by this alone?"

    Just now, Jiang Youwei had approached Qin Chuan and others with due respect. Among everyone present, Ji Huo''er was the only one who seemed to take a liking to him.

    Seeing him like this, she couldn''t help but offer comfort.

    "Heh, low innate talent is just that, trash is trash. With the Chen Character Level, forget about becoming a Great Emperor in this life. This Blood Stone was personally refined by a Great Emperor, are you saying it''s now ineffective?"

    At that moment, a voice full of disdain rang out.

    Zhou Duo came forward from the crowd: "Let''s try mine."

    Zhou Duo was still young, but his Mind Realm was mature, which was closely related to the environment in which he grew up within his branch.

    "Let the folks from your main sect see what real talent looks like."

    As he spoke, Zhou Duo stepped forward and slammed his fist onto the Blood Stone.

    "Bang" ¡ª a magnificent surge of golden light shot skyward, this radiance erupting from within the Blood Stone, bright and dazzling, blinding those around who couldn''t look directly at it.

    This reaction was much stronger than any seen before.

    "What! What level is this?"

    "The brightness of this brilliance is like a golden sun, could it be the Xuan Character Level?" Some cultivators exclaimed in shock.

    The luster corresponding to Sun, Moon, Stars, Constellation was not golden. Zhou Duo''s innate talent level was clearly one of those within the categories of Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang.

    "Earth Character Level."

    The Great Saint''s face twitched slightly, but he quickly calmed down and announced solemnly, tossing a glittering golden Token their way: "This is a residence of the Earth Character Level, and you''re the first to reside there."

    "Earth Character Level!"

    The crowd was astir with excitement; envy and jealousy filled everyone''s eyes.

    "Earth Character Level innate talent, only this lad could do it. If he doesn''t die on the way, he has a one in thousand chance of achieving the Emperor Realm!"

    "Who would have thought that Heavenly Sword Gate''s Gold Branch could produce such a genius."

    ```

    People were abuzz with discussions, clearly thinking a one in a thousand chance to become an Emperor was already quite high.

    "Hmph, Thirteenth Prince, why don''t you go up and show us what you''ve got? You might even possess a Heavenly Character Level talent,"

    Zhou Duo walked up to Qinchuan and his party with an air of superiority, his gaze piercing as he looked at Ye Shiyi, who was sitting quietly, and spoke with a tone laced with sarcasm.

    He had always had a poor impression of the main sect, especially since Qinchuan and his group had acted so arrogantly before, not even acknowledging his greeting and causing him to lose face. Now, his impression was even worse.

    Now that he found an opportunity, he was determined to flaunt his own abilities before the main sect. He did not believe that this notorious Thirteenth Prince could possibly surpass him.

    As for Ye Shiyi, it was as if trouble had found him while he sat at home. Not knowing how to deal with the situation, he didn''t even open his eyes and just continued with his quiet cultivation.

    To Zhou Duo, though, Ye Shiyi''s demeanor only seemed more provocative and disdainful.

    "Hmph, little brat, scoot over. The Thirteenth Prince doesn''t have the leisure to engage in such meaningless comparisons with you,"

    Ji Huo''er said with a pout, and added fuel to the fire.

    "Hmph, I want to see what kind of talent you really have. You aren''t going now, but you''ll have to eventually,"

    Zhou Duo said haughtily, returning to his own group.

    The Blood Stone test continued, and most of the cultivators who went after mostly reached only the Sun, Moon, and Stellar Levels, with very few achieving the Chen Character Level.

    But there were basically none above the Yellow Character Level.

    When it was Zhou Lin''s turn, she punched the Blood Stone, and it flashed with a yellow light, indicating that her talent was also at the Yellow Character Level.

    This was already higher than most people, but compared to Zhou Duo, who was at the Earth Character Level, it was still much less.

    Surprisingly, a little chubby boy from the Xuanhuang Sect''s Dui Gate, Lu Kai, hit the Blood Stone and caused it to emit a burst of orange divine light. This was the Xuan Character Level.

    A one in ten thousand chance of becoming an Emperor, which made everyone envious.

    Before long, apart from Qinchuan and four others, everyone had taken their turn with the Blood Stone.

    In the field, only Zhou Duo reached the Earth Character Level, Lu Kai and one Great Saint Realm expert reached the Xuan Character Level, and there were quite a few at the Yellow Character Level¡ªnot just Zhou Lin, but also nine others.

    The rest, dozens of them, were all at the Sun, Moon, and Stellar Levels.

    "Thirteenth Prince, it''s your turn now. What, you want to avoid it? If you don''t undergo the Blood Stone test, I''m afraid you won''t even have a place to stay,"

    Zhou Duo said, looking at Ye Shiyi with his mocking tone, eager to surpass Ye Shiyi and the others right there.

    "Who would''ve thought, a bunch of people about to become nourishment, completely oblivious, and yet they''re still tirelessly competing here, debating over who can provide more nutrients?"

    Finally, Qinchuan stood up, glanced over the crowd dismissively, and commented.

    However, he didn''t clarify; the true purpose of the Blood Stone could not yet be made public, as it would cause panic.

    "Since those are the rules, then we, being from the main sect of Heavenly Sword Gate, naturally cannot break them. I''ll go first," Qinchuan said, walking towards the Blood Stone.

    The crowd didn''t grasp the meaning behind Qinchuan''s words, thinking he was talking nonsense.

    Zhou Duo and Liu Yuan among others sneered: "Hmph, playing tricks."

    Qinchuan approached the Blood Stone, gathering Palm Force in his hand without hesitation.

    He punched the Blood Stone, and a thread of Emperor Soul surged into the Blood Stone along with his mana.

    Immediately, the Blood Stone began humming and vibrating incessantly.

    But no matter how much it trembled, the Blood Stone did not emit even the slightest bit of brilliance.

    The trembling lasted for a good ten breaths, after which the Blood Stone finally regained its calm.

    From trembling to becoming completely still, the Blood Stone had no reaction of any divine light.

    "What''s going on here?"

    All eyes were filled with confusion as they turned towards the two Great Saints of Spirit Dragon Holy Land, full of curiosity.

    "Could this be the Heavenly Character Level?"

    ```

 Chapter 611 - 611 Opportunity is Zero

    ```

    "Senior, what''s going on here?"

    Zhou Duo was the most concerned and asked the two Great Saints from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    The two Great Saint experts were also puzzled, as the Blood Stone would show different hues when infused with different mana.

    They had never heard of a situation without any color, but both were certain it was not of the Heavenly Character Level.

    The two looked at each other, speechless.

    Could it be that this kid had no Level?

    No chance to become Emperor?

    This was too preposterous, for under the Heavenly Dao, everyone still had a glimmer of hope; the lowest was the Chen Grade Level, with an extremely slim chance of becoming Emperor, no more than one in ten million, but there was at least a quantifiable value, wasn''t there?

    Outlandish as it might have been, once all the correct possibilities were ruled out, even the most absurd answer had to be the only correct one.

    At that moment, one of the Great Saint experts stepped forward and declared, "No Level, no chance to become Emperor."

    As his voice faded, the crowd burst into a round of raucous laughter.

    "Hahaha, did I hear that right?"

    "This kid, no chance to become Emperor?"

    "What a waste of talent, hahahaha!"

    Even cultivators who had only discovered their potential to be of the Chen or Star Character Level were now relieved of their gloom.

    They had never imagined someone failing to even reach the Chen Grade Level.

    Even Liu Yuan couldn''t hide the schadenfreude on his face, exaggerating his behavior, "Oh my, a prodigy entrusted by the Sect to join Mount Sumeru''s trial, and he doesn''t even have a trace of potential to become Emperor. Young Master Qin, I suggest you quit early and stop wasting a spot."

    After finishing, he burst into a fit of laughter.

    Zhou Duo laughed even more wildly, "Is this the genius of the main Sect? It seems the next era of the main Sect will decline. In the future, Jin Zhicai will be the pillar of the Heavenly Sword Gate."

    Everyone laughed unrestrainedly, even Jiang Youwei, who had been assessed at the Chen Grade Level, stepped forward to console, "Young Master Qin, take this test only as a reference; don''t take it too seriously."

    This was the exact consolation Ji Huo''er had given him earlier, and he never expected to be saying it to someone else now.

    "Yes, I also feel the Blood Stone should only be taken as a reference, as for whether or not one can become Emperor, one mustn''t take it too seriously."

    Qinchuan responded seriously with a nod.

    "Hehe, with no chance to become Emperor, that''s all the consolation one can give oneself," Zhou Duo said mockingly from the side.

    At this moment, he felt an indescribable delight; the disgrace of someone from the main Sect was more satisfying to him than any personal pride.

    "However, our Spirit Dragon Holy Land has not considered such a scenario before, so you will stay in room number one thousand of the Chen Grade Level," said the Great Saint expert.

    He then tossed over a Token.

    With a total of one thousand numbers in the Chen Grade, Qinchuan was not only assigned a residence within this grade but also got the last room in the Chen Level quarters.

    This caused even more laughter from those who were there to mock him, like Liu Yuan and Zhou Duo.

    Qinchuan just smiled and caught the Token. He had other important matters for coming to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, and where he stayed did not concern him.

    After all, blocking the Blood Stone''s reaction was something he did on purpose.

    "Next up, it''s my turn!"

    Seeing it was finally her turn, Ji Huo''er rushed forward with joy and excitement.

    After Qinchuan''s reminder, she understood that the Blood Stone was not truly a test of one''s chance to become Emperor.

    Still, she was curious about the color it would reveal for her.

    "Ha!"

    Ji Huo''er hopped about, yelling out, and struck the Blood Stone with her Embroidered Fist.

    ```

    "Snap," a clear sound rang out, falling on everyone''s ears, exceptionally crisp.

    But, that was all there was - just this one crisp sound.

    The crowd looked over and saw that, on the Blood Stone, there was still not the slightest reaction.

    When Qinchuan had struck it just before, the Blood Stone at least emitted a faint tremble. Now, when it came to Ji Huo''er''s turn, the Blood Stone didn''t even budge.

    "What''s going on? Does this girl not have the chance to become an emperor either?"

    The cultivators in the crowd looked at each other in shock, wide-eyed and slack-jawed.

    After a while, when they finally confirmed that the Blood Stone had no reaction, everyone burst into laughter.

    "Hahaha, as expected, birds of a feather flock together, and the useless crowd together too!"

    "So funny, truly hilarious!"

    In that moment, Zhou Duo was overjoyed, doubled. He thought it was enough to witness one waste from the main sect; now, to his delight, it was "a good thing comes in pairs!"

    "Young Master Thirteen, I kindly advise you, quickly take your useless followers and roll back, don''t lose the face of Heavenly Sword Gate."

    "No reaction, go take residence number 999 of Chen Grade Level."

    The Great Saint shook his head, he had not expected that two in a row would have no reaction at all.

    "Oh dear, it seems like my dream of becoming an emperor in this life is hopeless, waaaah..." Ji Huo''er received the token, pouted, and lamented with a whine.

    However, anyone with discerning eyes could see that there was not much surprise or sorrow in her expression.

    Next was Ling Xian''er.

    Ling Xian''er''s figure was graceful, her postures charming, surrounded by Immortal Qi, she was like a goddess from the heavens, immediately attracting the attention of everyone.

    "Such a beautiful Immortal!"

    "A fairy this beautiful must be extraordinarily talented; surely she has at least a Huang Character Level talent," many cultivators pondered secretly in their hearts.

    But when Ling Xian''er touched the Blood Stone with a finger, infusing it with mana, to everyone''s astonishment, the Blood Stone, likewise, showed no response.

    "No reaction again, doomed never to become an emperor?"

    Seeing this, everyone exchanged glances with each other, feeling that something was off.

    One person with no reaction could be dismissed as untalented, two could be considered a coincidence, but now with three consecutive people showing the same outcome, that seemed a bit far-fetched.

    "Could the Blood Stone be broken?"

    Even the two Great Saints were frowning deeply.

    "What is going on?"

    One of the Great Saint powerhouses muttered to himself, unable to sit still and walked towards the Blood Stone; even he began to suspect that the Blood Stone might be broken.

    The Great Saint held the Blood Stone in his hands, inspecting it closely - the Formation Patterns inside were undamaged, and malevolent Qi was still flowing endlessly within, obviously unharmed.

    Subsequently, he pressed a Palm Imprint on the Blood Stone in disbelief, and the Blood Stone immediately emitted a burst of dazzling golden light.

    This golden light was the reaction for the Character Level of Earth, showing that the Blood Stone was indeed undamaged.

    "Pour mana into the Blood Stone again," the Great Saint powerhouse said, unwilling to give up.

    Ling Xian''er did as told, extending her slender hands, her mana striking the Blood Stone.

    Without a doubt, there was still no response. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The Blood Stone is undamaged, it''s confirmed you have no chance of becoming an emperor," the Great Saint said, taking out token number 998 and tossing it to Ling Xian''er.

    "Interesting, really interesting, it seems our main sect has truly declined,"

    In the crowd, no one was more excited than Liu Yuan and Zhou Duo.

    "Among the five great talents sent to Mount Sumeru, three have no chance of becoming an emperor. I''m quite curious whether you two also lack the opportunity and are useless," Zhou Duo sneered repeatedly, looking at Ye Shiyi.

 Chapter 612 - 612 Punishment

    As a matter of fact.

    This Blood Stone was a Blood Demon Stone created by Ye Yu; within the stone, there laid a formation of the Ghost Race.

    The actual purpose of this Blood Stone was to mark the souls of many.

    Without anyone realizing, the formation within the Blood Stone absorbed a thread of everyone''s soul. As to why Ye Yu had absorbed so many souls, Qinchuan now had some idea.

    Although the Ghost Race formation was strong, Qinchuan''s strongest attribute was his soul, and the formation had made a mistake targeting it. A thread of Emperor Soul had just entered the Blood Stone, taking control of the formation within.

    That was why he could easily control whether or not Ji Huo''er and the others reacted when they infused mana.

    As for the different colors the Blood Stone showed when absorbing mana, it wasn''t too closely related to inheriting imperial fortunes, but it was related to the physique of the physical body.

    The stronger or rarer the constitution, the greater the reaction of this Blood Stone would be, indicating a higher level.

    There were thousands of different constitutions in the world. For example, the young girl Zhou Xi had now awakened the Taiyin Treasure Body, which could reach the ''Earth Character'' response.

    And some ordinary Treasured Bodies and Sacred Bodies could elicit the glow of the ''Xuan Character'' Level.

    Qinchuan had a unique constitution, one of a kind in the world; if he touched the Blood Stone, it was certain to show a ''Heavenly Character'' Level. Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, both heirs of divine legacy, also had rare constitutions and would be displayed at the ''Heavenly Character'' Level as well.

    Not wanting to draw too much attention, Qinchuan simply made the Blood Stone unresponsive.

    Next up was Ye Xuanji.

    "This old guy has reached the Great Saint Late Stage, he should at least have a sliver of a chance to achieve Great Emperorship, right?"

    Many Cultivators discussed heatedly, as three successive individuals including Qinchuan showed no reaction, which made them look like a bunch of failures. This led them to question whether Ye Xuanji would also lack the opportunity to become an emperor.

    Ye Xuanji pressed his palm onto the Blood Stone.

    Instantly, golden light pierced the sky, its dazzling brilliance flashing ceaselessly, rising before everyone''s eyes like a sun. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This is... the ''Earth Character'' Level divine radiance!"

    Everyone was slightly startled, not expecting to witness another ''Earth Character'' Level presence, which represented a one in a thousand chance of becoming an emperor.

    The crowd''s gaze towards Ye Xuanji shifted slightly.

    In the eyes of many.

    There was a certain gap between Ye Xuanji''s ''Earth Character'' Level and Zhou Duo''s.

    Zhou Duo was still only in the Meridian Opening Realm, and even if he sought emperorship, it would take him at least ten thousand years of cultivation, with a high likelihood of falling midway.

    But Ye Xuanji was different, having become a Great Saint, the chance of perishing along the way was much smaller.

    In fact, Ye Xuanji possessed the Heavenly Mystery Body, known to match Zhou Xi''s constitution, hence being rated ''Earth Character'' Level was no surprise.

    While ''Earth Character'' was rare, it wasn''t so astounding as to catch Ye Yu''s attention, which is why Qinchuan didn''t control the Blood Stone to hide it.

    "There''s actually someone normal, I thought my Daoist Sect had declined, becoming entirely a haven for the useless," Zhou Duo commented dryly.

    The last one was precisely who Zhou Duo and the others thought to be "The Thirteenth Young Master" Ye Shiyi.

    Ye Shiyi''s constitution was special, blending the bloodlines of both the Ghost Race and Human Race, which would surely evoke a ''Heavenly Character'' Level response upon contact with the Blood Stone.

    Therefore, Qinchuan did not hesitate at all, directly concealing the reaction of the Blood Stone.

    When everyone saw that Ye Shiyi''s punch elicited no response.

    The crowd, just recently shocked by Ye Xuanji, couldn''t help but burst into roaring laughter again.

    "Hahaha, who would have thought, even the Thirteenth Young Master himself lacks the opportunity to become an emperor!"

    "It seems that being useless is the trend of the main sect; genius is just the glory of the older generation," Zhou Duo stepped forward at this moment, his words dripping with mockery and derision.

    Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Shiyi were all from the younger generation and the Blood Stone showed no response to any of them.

    ```

    This once again gave him the opportunity to strike at the main sect.

    If he knew that among the five people, based on constitution, Ye Xuanji could only be ranked last, what would his thoughts be?

    Qinchuan just felt that if the blood stone continued to show no reaction, these two Great Saints might make a fuss and report the matter.

    "If you speak out of turn again, this young master doesn''t mind teaching you a good lesson on behalf of the thirteenth young master."

    Qinchuan cast a sidelong glance at Zhou Duo and said indifferently, since their meeting, this guy had been targeting Ye Shiyi continually.

    "Who are you? I''m speaking to the thirteenth young master, what right do you have to interrupt..."

    His eyes met Qinchuan''s, and before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt the environment around him drastically change.

    Endless skeletons revealed themselves all around, with severed limbs and blood flowing like rivers, as if he had been suddenly transported into an endless purgatory.

    All around, blood-colored ghostly qi diffused, congealing into aggressive Asuras with fierce fangs and claws, surging towards Zhou Duo.

    "This... where is this, help... save me!"

    His body trembled uncontrollably, a display of extreme fear, his soul had fallen into the boundless Illusion Realm.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils operated, administering a small punishment to him.

    However, Qinchuan had no intention of taking his life, and in an instant, he pulled Zhou Duo back from the Illusion Realm.

    To the outside, although it was only for an instant, Zhou Duo had already spent several days in the Illusion Realm.

    His spirit had suffered immense devastation.

    Zhou Duo felt as though he had been chased by demons for days on end in purgatory, and during those days, he was in a constant state of trepidation.

    Suddenly pulled back to reality, he immediately realized that all of it was Qinchuan''s doing.

    He staggered back several steps, then sat down on the ground with a plop.

    "You... you... you''re a devil!"

    The people around looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what had happened, Zhou Duo''s behavior was too bizarre.

    A moment ago, Zhou Duo was still aggressively chastising Qinchuan, but the next, he was as if he had seen a ghost, uttering these words.

    In fact, Qinchuan''s act of pulling him into the Illusion Realm had all occurred in the blink of an eye.

    Nobody in the scene had reacted in time, not even the many powerful Great Saints had noticed that just a moment ago, Zhou Duo had spent several days trapped in the Illusion Realm.

    "You... you''re a devil!"

    Zhou Duo, like a man possessed, hid behind a Great Saint Realm Early Stage Protector, repeating this line over and over.

    Although they were unsure of what happened, even a fool could tell that Qinchuan had just made a move on Zhou Duo.

    "How did he make his move? How come I didn''t see it clearly?" At that moment, some spectators asked in amazement.

    Although Qinchuan''s target was just a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator, they still couldn''t make out how Qinchuan had made his move, which greatly surprised them.

    "I don''t know, could it have been a soul technique?" a Cultivator guessed.

    "Impossible, that kid is merely in the early stages of Dragon Transformation. If he had used a soul technique, how could we not notice it?"

    A Cultivator argued.

    "You brat from the main sect, what have you done? Even if he is a cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Realm, you dare to shamelessly make a move against a junior of your own sect?"

    Zhou Duo''s protector, named Pang Bo, had a surging aura and stared at Qinchuan with an unfriendly look as he shouted.

    "If I had really taken it seriously, by now he would have become a corpse. If you too are ignorant of what is good for you, I wouldn''t mind teaching you a lesson as well," Qinchuan said seriously.

    "You little...," Pang Bo''s eyes flashed with cold light, his hands were gathering Divine Skills, wanting to discipline this insolent main sect youngster.

    Just then, a cold voice sounded again, lofty and detached.

    ```

 Chapter 613 - 613: Bone Cart

    Just as the Great Saint was about to make his move, a cold voice suddenly rang out.

    "Hmph, this place is the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, do not be presumptuous."

    The aura of the Great Saint from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was abundant, forcefully interrupting Pang Bo''s chi.

    "Whatever conflicts you have within the Heavenly Sword Gate, solve them when you return to your Sect. If you dare to be reckless during this Mount Sumeru''s opening period, don''t blame this old man for being ruthless."

    With that, the Great Saint spared a few glances at Qinchuan and the others.

    He had not seen clearly how Qinchuan made his move just now.

    "Boy, just wait, once this matter here is settled, I will surely visit the main Sect to demand an explanation," Pang Bo said coldly.

    Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders, let alone being part of the Heavenly Sword Gate, even if he were a disciple of the Gate, he wouldn''t be afraid of the other party.

    "Alright, now that everyone has received their accommodations, it is time for this old man to take you up the mountain," the Spirit Dragon Holy Land powerhouse who had interrupted Pang Bo said.

    As he spoke, he tossed something from his hand, revealing a carriage-shaped magic artifact, which appeared before everyone''s eyes.

    This carriage was extremely sinister; it was constructed entirely from bones, and hanging from the carriage''s curtain was a massive skull, causing an air of terror.

    This was actually a bone carriage.

    The bone carriage emanated a chilling and grim aura, dazzling with cold light, capturing the soul, exerting an incredibly strong oppressive feeling, resembling a ghostly weapon from the Underworld, chilling to the core.

    The elder leaped up in front of the bone carriage, sat in the driver''s seat, and spoke to everyone brightly.

    "Ladies and gentlemen, I''m sure you are aware of the rules of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. Please willingly seal your Divine Senses before boarding." he said.

    Qinchuan had already inquired about the changes in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land these past few days. After Ye Yu had seized it, he laid down a terrifying Great Formation, cutting off contact between the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and the outside world, enveloping the entire Sect within it, and marking it as prohibited.

    To pass through the prohibited land and enter the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, one must seal their Divine Senses and ride the specially made bone carriage up the mountain.

    Despite its terrifying appearance, the crowd knew the rules of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land were always such, so everyone obediently sealed their own senses and entered into the bone carriage.

    After entering the bone carriage, Qinchuan found himself in a dark and vast empty space, the surroundings a void, as if he had fallen into primordial darkness, and he could not see any traces of the geniuses who had entered the magic artifact with him.

    Considering the surrounding white bones, he immediately knew that this bone carriage was actually a specially crafted magic artifact of the Ghost Race, and its name was Delusional Void.

    The Delusional Void was a type of magic artifact that only the Ghost Race would use and refine.

    To refine such a magic artifact, one must use the bones of a powerful member of the Ghost Race, but the Ghost Race on the Divine Wilderness Continent had long been extinct, with only Mo Yu being the sole Ghost Race member, inadvertently escaping from the little spirit mountain.

    Whose remains had been used to refine this bone carriage was thus self-evident.

    At this thought, Qinchuan''s heart couldn''t help but tremble as he thought, "This Ye Yu, with half the blood of the Human Race in his veins, is actually more cruel than the pure Ghost Race.

    Although the internal world of the Ghost Race might have fratricide for the leadership, there was never an instance where they would use the remains of relatives to refine magic artifacts or formations."

    Time lost meaning as everyone drifted in the boundless darkness.

    Only after a long while did they feel the world spinning around them and their senses and Divine Sense returned.

    As everyone looked around, they found themselves on a vast plain, and in the eight directions from where they stood, eight peculiar towering mountains stood erect.

    These eight great mountains did not seem to differ much in appearance, stretching far and wide, connected from top to bottom, enveloped in an eerie ghostly aura. The brown rocks and black soil conveyed an immensely striking sensation.

    It was as if everyone had fallen under the oppressive aura of a powerful entity, leaving those beneath the mountains feeling tremendously suppressed.

    At the foot of each mountain, a solitary locust tree was planted, representing the only sign of green vitality in the area.

    Even the leaves and trunks of these eight locust trees were not entirely green. The trunks had turned a dark red, while some of the leaves had taken on the appearance of being stained with fresh blood, stunningly beautiful yet unnervingly intense.

    This bewildered many talents who were visiting Spirit Dragon Holy Land for the first time.

    It hardly resembled a divinely inspired dojo but rather seemed more akin to a land of demons and ghosts.

    "This is our Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s Eight Divine Suppressing Mountain, also known as the Eight Divine Suppressing Divine Path. Your lodgings are also within these mountains, where you may cultivate for several days.

    In ten days, the Holy Master will open the entrance to Mount Sumeru here. Remember to come back at that time," said the Great Saint who led the people up the mountain, his voice clear and resounding, reaching everyone''s ears.

    He then pointed to the towering, daunting mountain ahead, "The locust tree at the front of the mountain that is the largest signifies the residence of the Heavenly Character Level. However, none among you can reach the Heavenly Character Level.

    The lodgings to the left and right of the Heavenly Character residence are the Earth Character and Xuan Character Level lodgings, respectively. Those of you carrying tokens can go directly to your lodgings. When you reach the foot of the mountain, there will naturally be disciples to guide you."

    The Great Saint continued to explain.

    "Young master, I''ll go ahead then,"

    At this moment, Ye Xuanji came over and spoke ostensibly to Ye Shiyi but intended it for Qinchuan.

    Before ascending the mountain, Ye Xuanji had taken the initiative to request a change to a Chen Character Level lodging, but the request was rejected by two Great Saints.

    Qinchuan subtly nodded, and with that, Ye Xuanji moved towards the black mountain that housed the Earth Character Level.

    Afterward, the Great Saint systematically informed everyone about the corresponding mountains for the Yellow, Sun, Moon, Star, and Chen levels, and everyone dispersed to seek their designated places.

    Most of those from Heavenly Sword Gate and the Supreme Xuanhuang Sect who could come to participate in the grand occasion at Mount Sumeru were extraordinarily talented, possessing unique constitutions, the majority not of a common mortal body.

    Therefore, among these people, it was not the Chen Grade Level that was most common, but rather the Sun, Moon, and Star Levels had the greatest number of people.

    Aside from the four people including Qinchuan and Jiang Youwei at the Chen Grade Level, there were only two unlucky disciples from the Xuanhuang Sect''s Shaking Portal.

    By the time Qinchuan and the others arrived at the foot of that mountain, indeed, a Holy Cultivator emerged to greet them. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Please follow me,"

    he said to the newcomers.

    In the eyes of the cultivators of Spirit Dragon Holy Land,

    Qinchuan and the others classified with Chen Character talent signified they likely had no hope of achieving the status of a Great Emperor in the future.

    Observing them, the Holy Cultivator noticed that among them, Qinchuan had the highest cultivation level, yet it was only at the early stage of Dragon Transformation, prompting a sense of high and mighty disdain.

    The lodgings were arranged in sequence from top to bottom, with Qinchuan''s number one thousand and the rooms of Ji Huo''er and the others instead located right at the base of the mountain.

    "Ranked at the very end?"

    The disciple from Spirit Dragon Holy Land glanced at Qinchuan and his companions, shaking his head without stop.

    His eyes were filled with scorn and disdain.

    Qinchuan paid the man no mind, walking into the lodging arranged by Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

 Chapter 614 - 614 Stone Forest

    There were still a few days before Mount Sumeru would open, and he could use this time to awaken his next Innate Organ.

    Now, to awaken his next Innate Organ ¡ª the Innate Viscera ¡ª he only lacked one last Supreme Treasure.

    That was the heart of the four ancient races.

    Originally, he had obtained a Divine Race heart within the Bronze Coffin, but in the end, it was merged and refined by Wu Ming''s ancient corpse.

    Qinchuan had known early on that there was an ancient Demon Race heart in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, so he did not stop the ancient corpse from refining it; otherwise, he would never have let the ancient corpse waste the Divine viscera.

    On the first night, Qinchuan did not act rashly. They had been traveling from Dongju Continent until now without proper rest.

    Now that he had arrived on his own turf, he was not in a hurry for just this one night.

    The next morning, after Qinchuan had his breakfast, he headed toward the foot of the mountain alone.

    Back then, he had left measures in place at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land to preserve the Demon Race heart. After so many years, with a change in ownership of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and a drastic transformation of the landscape within its gate, he needed to investigate properly.

    However, as soon as he descended the mountain, a disciple of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land rushed over.

    "The Holy Master has decreed that all members from the Outer Sect participating in the grand event of Mount Sumeru are not allowed to move around freely within the gate," the disciple of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land stopped Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan was speechless; Ye Yu had completely sealed off the Spirit Dragon Holy Land to prevent outsiders from snooping.

    In such a case, Qinchuan did not insist on acting.

    Qinchuan returned to his room and continued his Quiet Cultivation.

    After the sun set on the second day, several dozen talented geniuses arrived by bone chariots.

    Among this group of people, there were still no Heavenly Character Level powerhouses, and there was only one Earth Character Level genius.

    That night, after the third watch.

    Qinchuan, dressed in a night suit, climbed out of the window.

    Because of the Great Formation set up by Ye Xuan, the moon in the night sky had turned a bloody red color.

    Under the blood moon, the fighting strength of the Ghost Race would greatly increase.

    Below the eight Ghost Peaks were Saints and Great Saints patrolling, evidently to prevent people from moving around stealthily at midnight.

    However, when Qinchuan expanded his Divine Sense, he easily bypassed the patrols of many disciples and left the range of the eight Ghost King Peaks.

    Qinchuan continued with his Divine Sense, moving towards a direction. Although the appearance of this holy land had completely changed, his Innate Pupils sensed something.

    This world was completely devoid of green; there were no trees around, not even a single blade of grass was left.

    Qinchuan leaped, continuously flying between steep rocks.

    After traveling for tens of kilometers, Qinchuan arrived at an ancient dojo.

    "Hmm? This is the original preaching dojo of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, it hasn''t been destroyed!"

    At this time, Qinchuan finally saw a familiar scene.

    According to the two remaining Divine Stone statues on the dojo, the image of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land from back then immediately emerged in his eyes.

    "Spirit Dragon Holy Land, it''s in that direction!"

    Qinchuan confirmed the direction and walked on an ancient road made entirely of bones.

    As Qinchuan stepped on the bone path, numerous blood-colored figures swarmed towards him.

    A sweep of Qinchuan''s Divine Sense, and the pervasive ghostly qi scattered in all directions, erasing countless ghostly apparitions instantly - these were the resentful spirits of wrongful deaths who were unwilling to disperse and had coalesced into malevolence here.

    Qinchuan continued along the ancient road for several more miles and reached a stone forest.

    Back then, the sacred place he had left behind was not far from here, but it had now been covered by a Ghost Race stone forest Great Formation laid out by Ye Yu.

    It seemed that Ye Yu could not open the sacred place but also didn''t want to expose its location, so he created this stone forest to divert attention.

    And at that moment, Qinchuan''s expression shifted, and he concealed his figure.

    He sensed someone at the periphery of the Stone Forest ahead.

    "It''s actually a Great Saint powerhouse!"

    Qinchuan fixed his gaze and saw a woman with a graceful figure standing outside the Stone Forest.

    This woman was clad in a white robe, with her black hair cascading down like a waterfall, and her face veiled with a thin scarf. Under the Blood Moon, she appeared somewhat ethereal and holy yet simultaneously, slightly eerie.

    "She is not from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land," Qinchuan said gravely, realizing that like him, she had only recently ascended the mountain.

    "However, this woman must have been on the mountain for a few days, as she was absent among the talents who arrived with me."

    "Just what is she doing here?"

    While Qinchuan was still pondering, he saw her arms glistening; she was forming seal gestures in the void, her palms hinting at the imminent unleashing of Divine Skills.

    "If you insist on attacking Hundred Ghosts Mountain, you will immediately alarm the Great Emperor of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, and then, you will have nowhere to bury your corpse,"

    Seeing that she was indeed preparing to forcibly break the formation, Qinchuan immediately stepped out and spoke in a low voice.

    "Who?"

    The veiled woman was startled by the sudden voice, and the Divine Skill in her hands was retracted in an instant.

    Her eyes flashed with a cold light as she looked over, but when she saw Qinchuan''s figure clearly, she was taken aback.

    Because the young man in front of her was merely a Cultivator at the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    "A Cultivator of the Dragon Transformation Realm managed to approach me so quietly?"

    This naturally made her somewhat wary.

    "Who are you?"

    The woman at the Great Saint Realm Early Stage asked in a deep tone, a greenish Long Bow materializing in her hand.

    As she spread her arms, Spiritual Energy gathered on the Long Bow, and soon, a misty green Spirit Arrow condensed, pointing diagonally at Qinchuan.

    "If you don''t clarify, this Spirit Arrow will pierce through your skull!"

    Upon seeing the Long Bow in her hand, Qinchuan''s heart stirred.

    The appearance of the Spirit Bow was identical to that which he had seen used by the Wu Hun woman on Divine Demon Island.

    "Your master, who uses both the Long Bow and the Spear Spirit, is no match for me, what makes you think you are?" Qinchuan said indifferently.

    He knew the moment he saw the Long Bow, that this woman must be the disciple of the Valkyrie Wu Hun he met before.

    "Huh?" The woman was startled.

    "How... how do you know my master uses both the Long Bow and the Spear Spirit?"

    The woman was shocked once more, but then she realized something, "You... could you be a Great Emperor powerhouse?"

    In her eyes, Qinchuan was only at the level of Dragon Transformation, but she didn''t believe someone at that level could approach her soundlessly.

    That meant there was only one other possibility, that his strength far surpassed her own, making it impossible for her to discern his true cultivation level.

    Plus, Qinchuan''s statement suggested he was acquainted with her master and had even fought with her.

    Only a Great Emperor powerhouse could evade her Divine Sense and stand equal in battle with her master.

    Qinchuan himself hadn''t expected that his casual remark would lead the woman to so many conclusions.

    However, since the misunderstanding had already occurred, he lost the desire to clarify.

    Qinchuan pretended to be profound and nodded, "I didn''t expect you to guess it correctly."

    "As a Great Saint powerhouse, what are you doing sneaking around here?" he continued to say.

    "Could it be that you are here for ''that'' thing as well?"

    The Great Saint powerhouse was momentarily stunned, her eyes like rippling waves, curiously looking at Qinchuan.

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 Chapter 615 - 615: 615 Ye Yu

    "That thing?"

    Qinchuan''s heart was as calm as still water, having just set foot on Nanchi Continent not long ago, and having only arrived at this Heavenly Mountain Range a few days ago; naturally, he would not know what the other party referred to. What was that thing?

    Qinchuan shook his head and said, "This Emperor hails from Western Gourd Continent and is not fully versed in the affairs of the Nanchi lineage. I came here only because I sensed ghostly Qi soaring to the sky from this place, indicating the presence of ghastly beings to be vanquished, so I came to investigate."

    He gave a casual chuckle.

    "So the Venerable hails from the Western Gourd Continent, a land teeming with formidable cultivators!"

    Among the Four Great Continents, there are differences in strength and weakness; Dongju Continent has the smallest expanse and the least number of people, thus it is considered the weakest among the four.

    The next is Northern Cold Continent, the broadest in territory. Although most regions of Northern Cold Continent are desolate, the harsh environment strengthens the cultivators who dwell there.

    Nanchi Continent''s territory is considerably larger than Dongju but falls short of Western Gourd Continent. It ranks second among the Four Great Continents in terms of strength.

    Not only is Western Gourd Continent vast in territory, but it is also rich in Spiritual Energy. Throughout the entire continent, there are no wastelands to be found; hence, it brims with extraordinary individuals and landscapes, with Great Emperors emerging one after another.

    The woman did not doubt Qinchuan''s claim, even though he appeared young. She knew that her own Master was just as youthful.

    Once one reaches the rank of a Great Emperor, a cultivator can control one''s appearance, so some Great Emperors, until their deaths, maintain the appearance of a youth.

    All of this was quite normal.

    "Venerable Sir, there indeed are ghostly entities in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land!"

    At that moment, the woman pondered before speaking in a mysterious, low voice.

    "I had come here following my Master''s orders, which are connected to these ghostly entities!"

    Upon saying this, the Great Saintly female did not continue.

    If Qinchuan were aware of that item, she would have no choice but to accept her bad luck and refrain from competing with him. However, it was clear that Qinchuan was not here for that item. If she were to tell him, wouldn''t she be needlessly adding a competitor to her cause?

    "If you do not wish to speak, then let it be. This young master has no interest in competing with a Great Saint for treasures."

    With that, Qinchuan''s entire being disappeared into the Stone Forest.

    The most important thing for Qinchuan right now was to awaken the Innate Viscera. Other matters, he cared little for.

    "Hmm?"

    Watching Qinchuan vanish into the Stone Forest, the complexion of the Great Saintly female fluctuated continually.

    She naturally knew that what lay before her was a terrifying Great Formation.

    Originally, she had intended to forcefully break through, but after being reminded by Qinchuan, she realized that if she attacked the Great Formation with brute force, it would surely alert the Great Emperor supervising Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Seeing Qinchuan''s figure completely disappear into the Stone Forest, she could only stomp her foot and return the way she had come.

    Her intuition told her that although the Stone Forest seemed tranquil, it might contain unknown and terrifying deathtraps within.

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    At the same time that Qinchuan stepped into the Stone Forest, in a secret room beneath a distant mountain range within Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    A delicate and handsome youth suddenly opened his eyes from his quiet cultivation, his pupils emitting a blazing sharpness.

    "Hmm?"

    "A cultivator of the Dragon Transformation Realm has breached my Hundred Ghosts Mountain?"

    This person was none other than Ye Yu, who had committed patricide and matricide.

    "A mere Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator, I''m curious, what do you intend to do?"

    Ye Yu did not act recklessly, holding the belief that snuffing out Qinchuan was nothing more than a mere thought away.

    His mighty Divine Sense unfolded, overlooking from above as he watched Qinchuan''s figure head towards the Central Area of Hundred Ghosts Mountain.

    Qinchuan moved like a dragon, weaving left and right within Hundred Ghosts Mountain, not only accurately avoiding the Prohibitions within the Stone Forest.

    Even the methods Ye Yu left behind in the Hundred Ghosts Mountain were one by one circumvented by Qinchuan.

    This made Ye Yu even more surprised and curious.

    Whether it was the Hundred Ghosts Mountain or other techniques, these were all learned after he devoured Mo Yu''s Divine Sense memories. They were all Underworld Demon Clan techniques, and they should not be known to anyone on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Let alone a mere Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator, even a current Great Emperor would not be able to pass through Hundred Ghosts Mountain unharmed without triggering the Great Formation.

    "This kid, he doesn''t have the bloodline of the Ghost Race!"

    "Could it be that there were other Ghost Race powerhouses who escaped from the Underworld with Mo Yu back then?"

    While Ye Yu was still pondering, Qinchuan had already successfully navigated through the treacherous Hundred Ghosts Mountain.

    After passing through Hundred Ghosts Mountain, a towering peak emerged before his eyes, different from the barren outside world, this place was filled with greenery and vitality.

    Perhaps this was the only remaining life force within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    At the foot of the mountain cliff, shrouded in a mist of Spiritual Energy, there was a stone cave tens of feet high.

    The cave''s entrance shimmered with flowing radiance, with a light screen erected.

    This was precisely the Prohibition Lands that Qinchuan had left behind.

    Upon reaching this place, Qinchuan suddenly stopped.

    Qinchuan looked up at the void and said lightly, "After all, you are a Great Emperor, how long are you planning to spy on me?"

    From deep within the ground, Ye Yu was once again shocked.

    "How is this possible? He''s discovered my presence?"

    "This kid is clearly just at the Dragon Transformation Realm, how could he possibly detect my Soul?"

    In fact, Qinchuan originally did not intend to alarm Ye Yu and wanted to enter the Prohibition Lands quietly.

    However, while his Emperor Soul was strong, his Physical Spirit Power and Cultivation Level were indeed that of the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    Although he had evaded many prohibitions of the Hundred Ghosts Mountain, his Physical Body had still been detected by the other.

    However, the moment Ye Yu''s first wisp of Soul scanned Qinchuan, Qinchuan also detected the other''s presence at the same time.

    Qinchuan pretended not to know, until now, when he reached the entrance of the Prohibition Lands, then he spoke out.

    Ye Yu''s figure that had been hiding deep underground vanished into thin air, and at the same time, a horrifying figure with a gentle appearance and full of malevolent aura emerged in front of Qinchuan.

    "You must be Ye Yu, the offspring of Ye Xuan and Mo Yu, a half-human, half-ghost fellow?"

    Qinchuan leaned back against the Prohibition Lands, curiously sizing up the other while speaking in a nonchalant tone.

    "No, you can no longer be called half-human, half-ghost. After countless years of bloodline recasting, the bloodline of the Ghost Race within you has become increasingly strong; there''s only a last strand of the Human Race''s bloodline left in you."

    "How do you know these things?" asked Ye Yu, who was graceful in appearance with a cold chill on his face.

    "And how did you get through the Hundred Ghosts Mountain that I set up? This Hundred Ghosts Mountain has only appeared in the Underworld; it has never been seen on the Divine Wilderness Continent."

    Ye Yu asked indifferently.

    Qinchuan did not answer his question but continued to speak on his own.

    "If this young master hasn''t guessed wrongly, you set up the Eight Trigrams Ghost King Formation with the goal of gathering the Treasured Bodies'' bloodlines of all the talents in the Great Domain to help yourself shed the last trace of the Human Race''s bloodline and transform into a true member of the Ghost Race, right?"

    It turns out.

    The eight strange Divine Suppressing Mountains where the talented Qinchuan and others were staying were, in fact, a trap meticulously laid out by him for the talents of this Great Domain.

    He had already set up a Formation called the Eight Trigrams Ghost King Formation beneath the eight mountains.

    Initially, Qinchuan did not understand the profound reasons behind Ye Yu''s elaborate setup of the Formation, but when he saw the last strand of the Human Race''s bloodline in Ye Yu, he understood.

    This Ye Yu, wanted to prove his way through killing, using the bloodlines of countless talented Treasured Bodies to cleanse his own Human Race bloodline and make his Ghost Race bloodline even purer.

    This would aid in his breakthrough and refinement.

 Chapter 616 - 616 Demon Filth

    "You... you... who are you exactly? How do you know these things?"

    Hearing this, even Ye Yu of the Great Emperor Realm couldn''t sit still.

    Whether it was Hundred Ghosts Mountain or the collection of various talented bloodlines through the Eight Trigrams Ghost King Formation, these were his secrets.

    He hadn''t even told his own offspring and closest confidants, yet now a cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Realm had laid them bare in a single statement.

    How could he not be shocked?

    It felt as if all his secrets had been completely seen through by the other party.

    But after all, he was a Great Emperor-level powerhouse, and he quickly recovered, his face showing a fierce expression, "Although I don''t know how you''ve come to know my secrets, it doesn''t matter anymore, since you''re shortly going to be a dead man, I''ll personally inspect it from within your soul."

    Ye Yu stood proudly, having decided to take action and put Qinchuan to death, not even prepared to question him further.

    "Heh heh, you are not yet worthy to know this young master''s identity.

    Many have wanted to kill this young master, including powerhouses from the Divine Realm, but in the end, all of them have fallen. Unless there''s an accident, you will be the same," Qinchuan replied with a cold sneer, moving towards the cave as he spoke.

    "This young master will allow you to live a few more days, by the time I come out from this place, that will be the moment of your demise," Qinchuan declared with a smirk on his face, his half body already stepping through the light screen.

    "Where do you think you''re going!"

    Ye Yu''s mind was sharp, and he barked an angry shout.

    With a wave of his large sleeve, a powerful and astonishing Ghost King aura surged from his black robe. Utilizing the pure Ghost Race Divine Skills and ancient Ghost Techniques, he sought to capture Qinchuan.

    "Delusions of grandeur," Qinchuan''s eyes flashed with disdain, snorting coldly, "Suppress!"

    The next moment, the light screen at the entrance of the stone cave suddenly burst with radiance, as streams of golden divine light surged towards him.

    These lights, like waves crashing onto the shore, overwhelming and scouring away everything, instantly enveloped Ye Yu.

    This aura was incredibly terrifying. Although Ye Yu had reached the Great Emperor Realm, at this moment, he felt as if he was stranded in the vast abyss of the universe, surrounded by terrifying cosmic storms, with no place to stand firm, appearing exceedingly insignificant.

    It was only after Qinchuan''s figure had completely entered the cave that the surrounding vast waves of golden light began to recede.

    "Pfft!"

    Ye Yu suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark blood, his heart filled with immense shock and horror; he had actually been injured by the terrible energy coming from the light screen.

    "How could the prohibition allow this kid to enter?"

    As the son of Ye Xuan, he had been warned since childhood not to trespass into this forbidden area.

    In fact, from his childhood until he became an emperor, he had tried various methods to enter this forbidden place but ultimately failed.

    He even considered uprooting this whole mountain, but in the end, he was stopped by the strong force of the prohibitions.

    After exhausting all means without being able to open the door of the prohibitions, he reluctantly used Hundred Ghosts Mountain to seal off this area.

    But now, a mere little cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Realm had stepped inside right under his watch.

    ...

    As Qinchuan passed through the light screen entrance, after a swirl of mysterious brilliance, he found himself appearing in a magnificent hall.

    The entire hall was golden, its walls shimmering with bright gold; the hall was filled with an array of heavenly treasures, an eye-catching spectacle.

    On the walls were also inlaid countless Tianxuan Beads flickering with divine light, casting the place into brightness akin to daylight.

    Above the hall stood twenty-four Divine Pillars, made from an even more remarkable material, all of solid Supreme Immortal Gold, nearly on par with the Chi Yue fine iron used by Qinchuan to forge the Chi Yue Spear.

    This was a full twenty-four Divine Pillars'' worth of Supreme Immortal Gold, a testament to the extravagance of this place.

    ```

    If Ji Huo''er, that little money-grubber, were here, she would likely start shouting in excitement again.

    But these were not the focal point, the focus lay at the center of the great hall, where a square crystal box was placed.

    Through the transparent crystal box, a fist-sized golden heart lay quietly inside.

    This was the heart of an ancient Demon Race powerhouse. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In fact, this great hall was the tomb of an ancient member of the Demon Race.

    This Demon Race powerhouse had not fallen in the war among the four great races, so his legacy was perfectly preserved.

    The legacy sites of the ancient four big races that have survived to modern times are rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

    Originally, Qinchuan discovered this Demon Race legacy at the depths of the sea. He used Supreme Divine Abilities to transport this entire mountain to the near Heavenly Mountain Range and ordered Ye Xuan to establish the Spirit Dragon Holy Land here, awaiting his return.

    As Qinchuan pondered, there was a disturbance in the space of his Dao Lotus.

    At this moment, the ancient corpse unexpectedly appeared.

    As soon as that ancient corpse emerged from Qinchuan''s Dao Lotus space, it immediately lunged for the crystal box holding the Demon Race heart.

    "Hey, I can''t give you this heart anymore!"

    Qinchuan moved swiftly, snatching away the crystal box containing the heart.

    Originally, the heart of the Divine Race from the Bronze Coffin had been devoured and assimilated by the ancient corpse. He hadn''t expected this fellow to be insatiable like a snake trying to swallow an elephant, actually setting his sights on his Demon Race heart as well.

    "Ao wu wu¡ª"

    At this time, the ancient corpse actually emitted a series of human-like sounds.

    "Eh, it can actually speak now."

    This filled Qinchuan with shock and suspicion.

    Qinchuan utilized the Innate Pupils to inspect the ancient corpse.

    After assimilating a heart of the Divine Clan, three drops of Divine Clan Essence Blood had recondensed within its body.

    And that heart had thoroughly merged with its body, beating continuously.

    "It has actually condensed Divine Clan Essence Blood, this is some good stuff!" A sharp glint flashed through Qinchuan''s eyes.

    The ancient corpse seemed to sense Qinchuan''s ill intentions, emitting another series of protesting whines.

    "Go back and rest!"

    Qinchuan operated the Dao Lotus and forcibly pulled the ancient corpse back in.

    After Qinchuan obtained the Demon Race heart, he did not leave immediately, but instead took out the Heaven Devouring Cauldron from the Dao Lotus.

    This place was protected by supreme Prohibitions that even Great Emperor powerhouses could not forcefully enter, making it an excellent location for a breakthrough.

    Qinchuan first collected the scattered Heavenly Treasures around and arranged them in an Array around the Great Cauldron.

    The Array gathered the surrounding Spiritual Energy, the frightening convergence of Spiritual Energy turning from Qi to liquid.

    Qinchuan used his methods to obtain Spiritual Liquid, mixing it with the Water of Life obtained from the Dao Palace Secret Realm and countless Heavenly Treasure Materials.

    Finally, when the cauldron of Spiritual Liquid was fully formed, the liquid in the Heaven Devouring Cauldron boiled without flame, the golden fluid in the cauldron bubbling up, and at last, he tossed the Demon Race heart into the Spiritual Liquid.

    The golden Demon Race heart in the Spiritual Liquid shone brilliantly, spurting out jets of golden mist, covering the entire space within the Heaven Devouring Cauldron.

    This was the heart of one of the ancient four great races, indeed a Supreme Treasure.

    "The time has come, I can awaken the Innate Viscera now."

    Qinchuan''s entire body was gleaming, surrounded by Dao Magic, looking incredibly majestic and holy, he silently said in his heart.

    He leaped up, soaring into the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, completely submerged by the golden Divine Liquid.

    ```

 Chapter 617 - 617: Mount Sumeru Opens

    Because the rules of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land are strict, most cultivators who arrive here seclude themselves in their rooms for quiet cultivation, staying out of sight for several days in a row.

    Therefore, even though Qinchuan had been gone for several days, many disciples of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land did not realize it.

    On the contrary, Ji Huo''er and others noticed early on that Qinchuan had disappeared without a trace.

    Over these few days, more and more disciples from Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect began to ascend the mountain.

    Because Ye Shiyi was trading on the reputation of the thirteenth son of Heavenly Sword Gate, they all refrained from going out to avoid being recognized by those with ulterior motives.

    However, during these days, a piece of news started spreading among everyone.

    A woman with Heavenly Character Level talent had arrived from the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    The emergence of a Heavenly Character Level talent instantly ignited many geniuses of Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    This was the first Heavenly Character Level talent that Spirit Dragon Holy Land had welcomed.

    "I had not expected that it would actually be someone from the main sect of Heavenly Sword Gate!"

    Everyone inquired and found out that this woman of Heavenly Character Level talent was actually the granddaughter of the Great Elder of the main sect of the Heavenly Sword Gate, who seemed to be called Lin Yu.

    Since she was the first Heavenly Character talent to arrive at Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Lin Yu naturally took the honor of residing in the Heavenly Character Number One dwelling without hesitation. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Of course, while discussing Lin Yu, people also did not hesitate to drag the "thirteenth son" and others into the conversation to lash out at them.

    After all, also from the main sect of Heavenly Sword Gate, one stood at the forefront of all cultivators, staying in the Heavenly Character Number One dwelling.

    The other, however, was positioned at the very end among the people, living in one of the last few Chen Grade residences, and the difference between them goes without saying.

    The heart can be considered the center of a person''s physical body. Qinchuan was extremely cautious when awakening his Innate Viscera, needing to constantly temper his heart thousands upon thousands of times, which was a lengthy process.

    Therefore, for the next several days, Qinchuan still did not show up.

    Seeing that time had passed and the appointed day for the opening of Mount Sumeru was upon them.

    On this day, it was just beginning to dawn.

    Ji Huo''er and others were woken up by a powerful divine soul aura.

    "Mount Sumeru will open above the plain in an hour''s time, please make sure to arrive on time," a voice announced.

    This voice exploded directly in the ears of the many talents, clear and powerful, enormously shocking.

    The Buddhist Holy Land of Mount Sumeru, which opens once every thirty thousand years, was finally about to open again.

    At this moment, the many geniuses who couldn''t wait any longer were filled with joy, emerging from their places of quiet cultivation one after another, turning into streaks of light, heading towards the plain they had agreed upon on that day.

    "Big brother still hasn''t come back!"

    Seeing that Mount Sumeru was about to open but Qinchuan had not yet returned, Ji Huo''er showed some anxiety at this time.

    Unknowingly, she had developed a dependence on Qinchuan.

    "Young Master must have some important matter," said Ling Xian''er, always calm in the face of situations, not showing any panic, and she calmly reassured.

    "Young Master once said that Mount Sumeru would be an excellent place for our trials and tribulation. Since Young Master has not returned yet, we should follow the original plan and enter Mount Sumeru to seek our fortunes," she suggested.

    "That''s all we can do," Ji Huo''er regained her composure as well.

    Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Shiyi set off together, heading towards the agreed upon location.

    "Thirteenth Young Master, wait for me!"

    Ji Huo''er and her two companions hadn''t gone far when Jiang Youwei''s voice caught up from behind.

    Panting, Jiang Youwei approached the three of them, curiously looking around, making sure that Qinchuan was indeed not nearby, he asked in confusion, "Miss Ling, where has Brother Qin gone?"

    "Big brother doesn''t plan to enter Mount Sumeru."

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes sparkled as she dodged the question.

    "Young Master Qin, could it be that he is still troubled by the Chen Grade Level issue?" Jiang Youwei shook his head as he mused to himself.

    "Actually, in the path of cultivation, very few can become a Great Emperor. Even those of the Sun, Moon, and Star levels virtually have zero chance of becoming a Great Emperor. Brother Qin shouldn''t take it too much to heart."

    It seemed that having Ye Shiyi fall alongside him to the Chen Grade, Jiang Youwei had quickly adjusted his outlook.

    Walking along, Ji Huo''er''s eyes flickered, and suddenly feeling playful, she couldn''t help wanting to tease him.

    "Brother Jiang, what if I told you that the Blood Stone initially wasn''t for detecting the chance to become an emperor, what would you think?"

    "If it''s not for detecting the chance to become an emperor, what is it for?"

    Jiang Youwei asked, shaking his head as he kept walking, clearly disbelieving Ji Huo''er''s words.

    "It''s for testing the physical constitution of cultivators."

    The function of the Blood Stone was no secret, Ji Huo''er had long learned it from Qinchuan.

    "Haven''t you noticed that Zhou Duo is a Jin Ling Divine Body? And Zhou Zi too, her Physical Body is slightly inferior, but she also possesses a Treasured Body.

    The rest of those at the Sun, Moon, and Star levels, although they haven''t awakened a Treasured Body, all contain the bloodline of a Treasured or Sacred Body within them. If their luck is good enough, they could awaken a Treasure Art Divine Body."

    All this Ji Huo''er had learned from Qinchuan, but what she didn''t say was, for those geniuses at the Sun, Moon, and Star levels wanting to awaken a Treasured or Divine Body, the difficulty was no less than becoming an emperor.

    "Is there really such a thing? Is everything you said true?"

    Jiang Youwei was taken aback, and upon reflection, it seemed that everything Ji Huo''er said could be true.

    That Zhou Duo and Zhou Zi possessed Treasured Bodies, of course, he had also noticed.

    "How could Huo''er, being so cute, deceive you?" Ji Huo''er grinned, showing two little tiger teeth as she smiled, with a gleam twinkling in her eyes.

    Poor Jiang Youwei, who after several days of Quiet Cultivation had finally managed to adjust his mood, was completely devastated by Ji Huo''er''s revelation.

    The chance to become an emperor appeared ethereal and insubstantial to most cultivators today, as it only truly becomes evident at the moment of becoming a Great Emperor.

    But.

    The gap between one with a Treasured Body and one without is huge, and this gap is constantly widening.

    "So those of us designated as Chen Level, does that mean we''ll never have the chance to awaken a Special Physique?" Jiang Youwei said in a daze.

    "Actually, if I told you that our constitutions have already reached the Heavenly Character Level, would you believe me?"

    "Not only me, but senior sister, as well as Ye Shiyi and big brother, we all should be of the Heavenly Character Level."

    Ji Huo''er said with a mischievous smile on her face.

    "How could that be!" Jiang Youwei, who was originally halfway convinced, now refused to believe her words at all, shaking his head repeatedly.

    Sacred Bodies and Treasured Bodies and other rare constitutions were exceedingly scarce. If what Ji Huo''er had just said was true, their constitutions would be at least on the same level as the ten major Treasured Bodies.

    If the Heavenly Sword Gate had a Sacred Body ranked in the top ten, it would have been proclaimed long ago; how could there possibly be four such individuals hidden in secrecy?

    "Huo''er, stop teasing Mr. Jiang!" Ling Xian''er then spoke with a smile, but immediately turned serious again, saying, "Don''t let down your guard; we''re almost there."

    Chatting and laughing along the way, they soon reached the plain they had agreed upon that day.

 Chapter 618 - 618 Rule Changes

    The vast plain stretched endlessly, now packed with talented disciples from all the branches of the three major sects.

    "There seems to be quite a few more disciples participating in Mount Sumeru this year than last time,"

    Jiang Youwei said softly, looking at the ground covered with cultivators.

    "Mount Sumeru only opens once every thirty thousand years, and it didn''t open last time, how would you know there are more people?" Ji Huo''er asked.

    "Naturally, I heard it from the master,"

    Jiang Youwei continued gazing at the many cultivators across the plain, "My master participated in the last Mount Sumeru opening. According to him, only a little over two hundred people entered Mount Sumeru last time, which averages out to just over ten spots for each sect''s branch."

    "But look at this time, I estimate there are already five thousand people."

    The sudden surge in the number of participants puzzled him.

    "Hey, aren''t these the few pieces of trash from Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect''s main sect? Falling at the very end, do you still have the face to participate in Mount Sumeru?"

    Just then, a sharp and piercing voice suddenly rang out, entering the ears of a few.

    Liu Yuan approached from afar.

    "I advise you not to provoke us, otherwise you''ll regret it,"

    Ji Huo''er said earnestly.

    "Heh, a joke, make this young master suffer? By who? Just by you, a yellow-haired girl of the Immortal Platform Realm?" Liu Yuan said dismissively.

    The quarrel between the two attracted attention, and many cultivators looked over.

    "Brother Liu, who are these people?"

    A disciple from Xuanhuang Sect''s Qian Gate recognized Liu Yuan, came forward to greet him, and asked.

    "Who else could they be, these few here are the infamous Thirteenth Prince and others from the main branch of Heavenly Sword Gate, sitting at the very end of the Chen character ranks¡ªjust a few good-for-nothings,"

    "They are the four among the five who couldn''t get any reaction from the Blood Stone, the Thirteenth Prince of Heavenly Sword Gate''s main branch?"

    Hearing what Liu Yuan said, everyone turned their gaze towards Ling Xian''er and the others.

    "These are the people who couldn''t even get a reaction from the Blood Stone."

    "Such a beautiful fairy, what a pity,"

    There were those among the cultivators who mocked, and those who lusted after Ling Xian''er''s beauty and sighed.

    "Hmph, shameful things, still having the face to participate," another cold voice sounded at this moment.

    It was Zhou Duo and Zhou Zi who had been watching quietly for a while, with a majestic-looking cultivator at the Late Stage of Dragon Transformation Realm following beside them.

    "Do you still have one piece of trash among you whose Blood Stone showed no reaction? Could it be that he has a bit of self-awareness and doesn''t dare to show up?"

    The one Zhou Duo was referring to was naturally Qinchuan.

    That day he was pulled into an Illusion Realm by Qinchuan''s soul, tormented for several days, and had only recently recovered his senses.

    Afterward, once he came to his senses, he believed Qinchuan had bullied the weak, which infuriated him.

    Therefore, he invited a cultivator at the Early Stage of Dragon Transformation Realm, hoping that after his senior brother entered Mount Sumeru, he could properly teach that kid a lesson.

    "Big brother has important matters to attend to, why would he have the leisure to accompany you little minions in making trouble?" Ji Huo''er retorted disdainfully.

    "Hmph, a dead duck still stiff-necked."

    "Sister Zhou, once you enter later, if you run into these two, please help me teach them a lesson!"

    Zhou Zi, being of the Immortal Platform Realm too, would surely enter the same area as Ji Huo''er and others, so Zhou Duo spoke accordingly.

    Zhou Zi stood elegantly, her spiritual energy fluttering about, "Junior Brother Zhou, although it''s not uncommon for fellow sect members to fight and kill one another, if I were to encounter these two individuals, a minor punishment wouldn''t be a problem."

    While Zhou Zi was reluctant to strain the relationship with the main sect, she still had quite a few objections regarding Qinchuan''s actions that day.

    "Then let us wait and see as we roam Mount Sumeru, and watch as this lady beats you into a huge pig''s head!" Ji Huo''er waved her Embroidered Fist, fearless and undeterred.

    The sharp confrontations amongst the group only attracted more and more onlookers. When these cultivators learned the identities of Ji Huo''er, Ye Shiyi, and the others as companions of the Thirteenth Young Master, a bout of cold jeering and hot scoffing was inevitable.

    Just then, an authoritative voice exploded in the void.

    "Silence."

    In the middle of the plain, unbeknownst to anyone, a majestic high platform had appeared, and atop it stood a cultivator exuding a tremendous aura characteristic of an expert in the late stage of the Supreme Saint Realm.

    Beside this Supreme Saint expert stood a monk, his face the picture of tranquility and his demeanor, serene.

    It was none other than Fu Hu, the elder from Golden Buddha Mountain.

    Initially, he had planned to ask the Great Emperor in the little spirit mountain world to help retrieve Mount Sumeru but found to his surprise that the Great Emperor had long perished.

    With no other choice, he had to return and assist the Spirit Dragon Holy Land in opening Mount Sumeru.

    The aura of the Supreme Saint expert pervaded the entire plain, making everyone feel as though a great mountain was pressing down upon their heads, and at once the place fell silent.

    "I am He Qianshan, the Great Elder of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, in charge of this grand event involving Mount Sumeru."

    "Mount Sumeru is about to open, and due to the large number of talented individuals participating this time, there have been some slight changes to the rules."

    He Qianshan''s booming voice resonated directly in the ears of everyone present.

    "The rules have changed?"

    The geniuses from the three sects looked at each other, awaiting He Qianshan to continue. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Without keeping them in suspense, He Qianshan proceeded to explain.

    "Previously, when Mount Sumeru was opened, we divided cultivators into more than a dozen areas according to their Realms, each entering their designated areas without affecting others.

    However, this time, we have decided to categorize cultivators into three Ranks.

    These comprise the levels below the Spirit Martial Realm as one group, the Dao Palace Realm up to the Dragon Transformation Realm as another, and then the Saint Realm and above as the third group.

    Those below the Spirit Martial Realm may enter the peripheral area of Mount Sumeru, while cultivators from the Dao Palace Realm up to the Dragon Transformation Realm can proceed to the central area of Mount Sumeru.

    Upon reaching the Saint Realm, one will enter the core area.

    Moreover, due to the limited opportunities within Mount Sumeru, we have lifted the prohibition against harming others inside. Therefore, in Mount Sumeru, eliminating fellow talent cultivators will no longer result in additional punishments!"

    At the utterance of these words from the Supreme Saint Expert, the crowd erupted into a frenzy of sentiment and astonishment.

    Previously, the opening of Mount Sumeru involved finely detailed divisions of the ranks, with a relatively small scale of competition. But this time, Mount Sumeru unexpectedly combined more than a dozen Realms, from Body Refining to Supreme Saint, into three intervals.

    And furthermore,

    this Supreme Saint had explicitly pointed out that in Mount Sumeru, killings were no longer forbidden.

    The implication from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was clear¡ªthey encouraged the many geniuses to engage in killing each other within Mount Sumeru.

    "Why?"

    "Why set the rules this way?"

    Apart from the cultivators of the three major Realms¡ªthe Spirit Martial Realm, Dragon Transformation Realm, and Supreme Saint Realm¡ªthe majority shouted out loud, clearly dissatisfied with these rule changes imposed by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    In fact, what the crowd did not know was that dividing the inside of Mount Sumeru into three areas was the result of repeated pleas from Elder Fu Hu.

    Originally, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land had intended for all cultivators to enter the same area and compete in a free-for-all battle.

    However, after Elder Fu Hu begged to the point of threatening his own life, saying he would rather die than agree to the opening of just one area in Mount Sumeru, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land finally agreed to divide it into three major areas.

 Chapter 619 - 619: Entering Mount Sumeru

    Despite the division of Mount Sumeru into three major regions, there would still be many cultivators who found themselves at a disadvantage within.

    But this was already the greatest concession Elder Fu Hu could negotiate.

    "Mount Sumeru is a shared territory among our three major sects, on what grounds does your Spirit Dragon Holy Land suddenly change the rules?"

    A cultivator at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm soared into the air, intending to question the Supreme Saint expert face to face.

    Being in the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, he stood no chance against a Supreme Saint expert.

    No sooner had his figure taken flight than an overwhelming pressure descended, pinning him to the ground.

    "Humph, shared by all three? What do you think Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect are worth to claim shared ownership of Mount Sumeru?"

    The Supreme Saint expert showed no mercy as he suppressed the Great Saint expert, who lay prostrate on the ground, unable to get up.

    He Qianshan looked around disdainfully and said coldly, "Spirit Dragon Holy Land contributed the most in suppressing Golden Buddha Mountain, and it was the Holy Master himself who seized Mount Sumeru. Out of compassion, the Holy Master graciously allowed your two sects to send disciples to participate when Mount Sumeru opens.

    If you disdain it, you are very welcome not to enter, and we of Spirit Dragon Holy Land will certainly not force you."

    "You..."

    "You are bullying us too much!"

    Who present was not a genius from each of the three great sects? Hearing what He Qianshan said, they were indeed filled with indignation.

    Even many cultivators were already contemplating retreat, for although opportunities were important, life was even more precious.

    Those allowed to attend the grand event of Mount Sumeru were all prodigies of their respective families, invincible within their own realms. To fight across realms was exceedingly difficult.

    As everyone spoke, the environment around He Qianshan began to change.

    Behold.

    Behind He Qianshan initially stood a stone hill about half the height of a person.

    The hill was rugged with stones, on which were carved strange Buddhas and mythical beasts¡ªSuan Ni, Qiong Qi, Buddhist Pagoda, and various Ancient Fierce Beasts, all vividly detailed.

    This was indeed the Supreme Treasure of Buddhism¡ªMount Sumeru, which ordinarily appeared no more than a hill the size of half a person.

    But the space inside this small hill was vast, comparable even to the size of the Nanchi Continent.

    On Mount Sumeru, these fierce beasts cowered and trembled towards the Buddha sitting calmly at the center on a lotus platform, clearly those fierce demons once suppressed within the mountain.

    The Buddha carved into the stone was none other than the creator of Golden Buddha Mountain, Sakyamuni. He sat with majestic solemnity, suffusing the entirety of Mount Sumeru with solemn reverence.

    At this moment, the lotus platform beneath Sakyamuni began to sparkle with golden Buddhist light.

    The lotus shone brightly, emitting a radiant light, and the surging Buddhist rays began to emerge from Mount Sumeru, converging before He Qianshan.

    Streams of Buddhist Law and the Dao flowed incessantly, and soon, a shining golden gateway manifested.

    This gateway, bathed in Buddhist light and enveloped in sacred chants, appeared sacred and pure, like the gates to the Western Paradise.

    However, the light screen above the gateway was still shifting, not yet fully open.

    "Mount Sumeru is about to open!" Seeing this spectacle, everyone understood.

    "Elder Fu Hu, please proceed. Now, it''s up to you!"

    He Qianshan looked indifferently at Fu Hu and spoke.

    Fu Hu placed his palms together, chanting the Buddha''s name. He stepped up to the divine gateway of Mount Sumeru.

    Fu Hu sat cross-legged in front of Mount Sumeru, reciting Buddhist Scriptures, similarly enveloped in the radiance of a thousand rays of Buddhist light.

    With the chanting of the Scriptures.

    At that moment,

    there came a "beep" sound as the light screen above the gatehouse began to dissipate. Within the gate, mists were heavy, and rosy clouds abounded. The solemn Buddhist light and the misty Immortal Qi spilled out.

    The Mount Sumeru passage had fully opened!

    "Such intense Qi of creation!"

    The Spiritual Energy and Qi of creation surging from within the Mount Sumeru passage instantly set everyone ablaze with excitement. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This was merely the Spiritual Energy emerging from the passage of the small world, and it was already comparable to that of an ordinary Blessed Land.

    It was hard to imagine what incredible opportunities and creatures of creation awaited inside Mount Sumeru!

    Seeing the creation-enriched Spiritual Energy flowing from the passage, many cultivators who had been ready to retreat were now filled with fervor in their eyes.

    With He Qianshan''s resolute shout, Mount Sumeru was officially open.

    The next moment, numerous geniuses surged towards the Mount Sumeru passage, afraid of falling behind.

    "Remember, the Mount Sumeru passage will only be open for three days. You must return within these three days, or else you will be trapped inside the mountain until the next opening in thirty thousand years."

    Hearing this, the crowd went mad, frantically propelling their movement techniques towards the gatehouse.

    With only three days of open time, every second had to be fought for.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, you two must be extremely careful inside!" Ye Xuanji came over to Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er to caution them.

    Although both of them were only at the late stage of the Immortal Platform Realm, their strength was not weaker than that of an ordinary practitioner in the late stage of Dragon Transformation; he was not overly worried about them.

    "Grandfather Xuan Ji, you should also be careful!" Ji Huo''er said obediently.

    Ye Xuanji, being at the late stage of the Great Saint Realm, could hold his own against all but the experts at the late stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, even having a chance to withstand a couple of moves against an ordinary late-stage Supreme Saint.

    "Of course, even if I were to meet a late-stage Supreme Saint expert, I could still preserve myself," Ye Xuanji said.

    After bidding farewell to the two, Ye Xuanji also shot towards the passage.

    "Ye Shiyi, you''ve just broken through to the Meridian Opening Realm. If you encounter a high-rank Meridian Opening Realm martial artist or someone from the Spirit Martial Realm, you won''t have any chance to fight back. Why don''t you just wait outside for us to return?" Ji Huo''er looked at Ye Shiyi and said.

    "No!" Ye Shiyi shook his head, his expression determined as he spoke: "The master once said that cultivation itself is a path against the heavens, and if one wishes to defy the heavens, one will inevitably face all kinds of life-and-death crises, maybe even a fate of soul and spirit scattering.

    But I am ready. Since I have chosen this path, how could I possibly shrink back?"

    Ye Shiyi was originally just a little beggar from a small city in Dongju Continent. After meeting Qinchuan, he embarked on the path of cultivation, and since then, his mindset had undergone earth-shattering changes.

    "Good, if that''s the case, then be extremely careful."

    Ji Huo''er didn''t try to persuade him further and instead spoke these words.

    "Young Master Thirteen, be careful in everything."

    Jiang Youwei was also by the side, offering his earnest advice.

    "Okay, thank you!" This was the first time Ye Shiyi directly responded to Jiang Youwei.

    As they spoke, everyone began shooting towards the Mount Sumeru gatehouse.

    The radiance of the gatehouse bathed everyone in light, and as Ji Huo''er and others crossed through, they only felt a surge of warmth. Sudden dazzling lights flashed before their eyes.

    As the lights faded, the world seemed to turn, and Ji Huo''er found herself in a strange place, surrounded by trees as thick as several people around, blocking out the sky and the sun, cloaking the land in darkness.

    All around was silence; not only was Ye Shiyi''s figure missing, but also Ling Xian''er and Jiang Youwei had vanished.

    It turned out Mount Sumeru randomly transported cultivators to corresponding areas.

    PS: I have seen readers mention that Ye Xuanji has reached the late stage of the Supreme Saint, I went back to look through the manuscript, and Ye Xuanji was at the intermediate stage of the Great Saint when he left Tianqing City; in chapter 574, he broke through to the late stage of the Great Saint during the battle with Xi Long. I did not see where he reached the late stage of the Supreme Saint, so there must have been a textual mistake concerning the Supreme Saint.

 Chapter 620 - 620 Breakthrough

    Qinchuan bathed in the golden Spiritual Liquid.

    His chest and heart continuously cracked and merged, a process excruciatingly painful.

    His pores dilated, expelling impurities and absorbing the golden Divine Liquid, which kept his heart from exploding.

    At that time, the golden heart from the Demon Race also turned into liquid, entering Qinchuan''s body and transforming his physique.

    The heart is the organ that produces Essence Blood and is closely related to the speed of wound healing after physical injury. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Innate Dharma Strength within his body surged tumultuously, turning his viscera translucent and luminous.

    The breakthrough process in the Divine Liquid lasted several days.

    Finally, on this day,

    Qinchuan''s robust body suddenly trembled, and then the Divine Liquid in the Divine Cauldron began to boil. Dao Magic poured out of him like a curtain of rain, gushing towards the exterior.

    He abruptly rose from the Divine Cauldron, his hair flying, eyes twinkling with golden light, emanating an ancient and serene aura.

    "The Innate Viscera! It''s done!"

    Excitement was unmistakable on Qinchuan''s face as he viewed his viscera internally, discovering the golden transformation not only of his heart but also the rest of his organs, now faintly golden.

    The Innate Viscera should be able to rival the physical bodies of the Ancient Times'' four great races, right?

    For those four great races, as long as their physical bodies were not destroyed, they could recover quickly from injury, thanks in large part to their powerful hearts.

    At this moment, Qinchuan was confident that his physical body could now quickly heal from even the most severe wounds.

    Qinchuan''s powerful Soul then unfolded, capturing the entirety of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land in a glance.

    "Mount Sumeru has only now opened."

    Qinchuan muttered to himself as his Soul caught sight of Ji Huo''er and others entering Mount Sumeru.

    "Since they''ve entered Mount Sumeru, I might as well continue my breakthrough!"

    Qinchuan pondered in silence.

    Although Mount Sumeru was filled with limitless opportunities and a tremendous boost to one''s Soul, it was undoubtedly superfluous for Qinchuan.

    He could use this chance to break through to the Holy''s Realm.

    Without delay, Qinchuan sat cross-legged again and began guiding the circulation of his Mana.

    ¡­

    Above the Dao Field, most disciples from the three major Sects had entered Mount Sumeru.

    Only a few Cultivators, truly feeling they had no chance of surviving, did not enter.

    Once the numerous disciples entered Mount Sumeru, and it was clear which remaining Cultivators would not enter,

    Fu Hu, the elder, retracted his Divine Skills, the Buddha''s light faded, and the golden portal gradually dispersed.

    In its place, three massive projection screens emerged from Mount Sumeru, each displaying scenes from within the three major areas.

    At that moment, there were still quite a few Cultivator disciples on the Dao Field.

    And next to He Qianshan were also several Supreme Saint Experts, all fixating on the three giant screens above.

    They were Elders from the various branches of the Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect. They had already entered during the previous opening of Mount Sumeru, so there was no need to enter again this time.

    They came here largely at the invitation of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Old Zhang, that Zhou Zi of your Wooden Lineage seems to have quite the luck; she was transported to a Blessed Land. If she quietly cultivates there for three days, she is bound to make significant gains."

    "Haha, that Lu Kai belongs to your branch, right? I think he''s doing quite well," said the strong man called Old Zhang, chuckling in response.

    Many Supreme Saints were watching the cultivators in Mount Sumeru and discussing fervently among themselves.

    They naturally cared deeply about the performance of their juniors.

    The cultivators who had not entered Mount Sumeru were observing the environment inside through the light screen.

    Some were teleported to harsh environments while others landed directly in Blessed Lands, causing them much frustration and secret sighs for missing out on an opportunity.

    While many cultivators were watching the screens, Elder Fu Hu rose and said,

    "Alright, I have opened Mount Sumeru as per the requirements. The passageway to Mount Sumeru will reopen in three days, by which time all must exit, or they will be trapped within for thirty thousand years."

    After speaking, Elder Fu Hu was ready to leave.

    Being a monk who favors tranquility, he could not bear to stay a moment longer in Spirit Dragon Holy Land ¡ª such a tainted place.

    "Hehe, Elder Fu Hu, why such a hurry? After all, Mount Sumeru is also a Buddhist Holy Land. If you do not watch over the entirety, should a problem arise halfway, wouldn''t we have to trouble the Elder to come back?"

    He Qianshan leaped up and forcibly stopped Elder Fu Hu.

    "Moreover, after the event in Mount Sumeru, there are more exciting things awaiting Elder Fu Hu here. Would it not be a pity for you to leave just like that?"

    "You!"

    "What are you planning to do?"

    Elder Fu Hu''s face changed drastically when he heard these words, sensing an unusual aura.

    Was a conspiracy brewing in Spirit Dragon Holy Land?

    "Elder Fu Hu just needs to watch. Soon, my Holy Master will require Elder Fu Hu''s assistance for an important matter," said He Qianshan with a smile on his face, though his smile seemed rather sinister.

    As He Qianshan was speaking,

    suddenly, a brilliant array of lights flashed from Mount Sumeru.

    Then, they saw the True Spirit Soul of a cultivator floating out from among the lights.

    The True Spirit of this cultivator bore an expression of unwillingness and resentment and was loudly roaring in rage.

    "No!"

    "Someone has fallen!"

    All the cultivators were shocked; they hadn''t expected someone to perish merely thirty breaths after entering Mount Sumeru.

    The cultivators turned towards the screen.

    In the center of the screen, the child named Zhou Duo was covered in blood, his face twisted with ruthlessness and venom.

    Licking the blood from his lips, he looked down at the corpse on the ground.

    "Boy, don''t blame me. The fault lies in these rules. If I didn''t kill you first, it would have been only a matter of time before you turned on me," he said.

    In Mount Sumeru, Zhou Duo had made the first move.

    "This youngster from the Golden Lineage of Heavenly Sword Gate is so vicious!"

    All cultivators were deeply shocked, but at the same time, they had anticipated that the journey to Mount Sumeru would not be smooth sailing.

    "Zhou Tian, you have some nerve! You dared to instruct your grandson to launch a sneak attack on my disciple!"

    At that moment, a furious shout erupted from among the Supreme Saint Experts.

    It was a middle-aged man with a bold face and a rough demeanor, by the name of Yang Guang, an elder from Xuanhuang Sect. The young man who had been killed was his disciple.

    He had seen it clearly; Zhou Duo had definitely launched a sneak attack to kill his disciple.

    Unable to contain his anger any longer, he roared in outrage.

    "Hmph, Yang Guang, have you forgotten the rules of this event in Mount Sumeru?" replied Zhou Tian in a tone neither salty nor bland, "My grandson acted entirely within the rules. How has it become my teaching now?"

 Chapter 621 - 621: Conflict

    "You¡­"

    Yang Guang could not contain his rage as a violent aura surged like tidal waves to the sky.

    "Dare!"

    He bellowed loudly, expelling a brilliant divine radiance from his mouth, forcefully descending upon his adversary.

    He actually made a move within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Truly courting death, does your Xuanhuang Sect wish to wage a great war against my Heavenly Sword Gate?" Zhou Duo drew a sword with his two fingers, and a sword Qi surged from his fingertips, instantly shattering the divine skill of his opponent.

    Zhou Duo spoke coldly.

    Originally, this disciple of his was his most treasured, but having been killed by Zhou Duo''s grandson, he sought justice. However, he did not expect Zhou Duo to be so unreasonable and tyrannical.

    This only kindled his fury further.

    "Good, good, good! Today, this old man must avenge my disciple!" Elder Yang Guang said coldly, repeating the word ''good'' three times.

    Yang Guang, in the surge of his anger, was enveloped by a torrential aura and surrounded by the qi of Xuanhuang.

    His entire being soared to the heavens, with band-shaped Dao law runes circling around him, in splendid light, looking down from on high as he condensed a palm imprint in his hand, bearing down upon Zhou Duo.

    "Insect tricks, daring to show off in front of this old man." Zhou Duo puffed his whiskers and widened his eyes, mana condensing into a spirit sword in his hand, sword Qi crisscrossing, sweeping across the sky.

    The two Supreme Saints actually began to battle right there in the void.

    Both were Supreme Saint experts, their every action possessed the power to move mountains and seas, to destroy cliffs and crags. Their battle was terrifying.

    For a moment, dao magic filled the land, thunder and lightning flashed, and torrential rain poured down as if it were the end of the world.

    Many cultivators, enveloped by the auras of the two Supreme Saints, trembled uncontrollably.

    Although Yang Guang was a notable figure from Xuanhuang Sect, the eight branches shared the same origin. Now, with a disciple stealthily attacked by someone from Heavenly Sword Gate,

    The other seven branch elders were equally outraged and secretly supported Yang Guang.

    The remaining elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate, despite knowing Zhou Duo was at fault, would not shame their own people.

    Therefore, although there were many Supreme Saint elders present, none of the strong figures stepped forward to mediate for a while.

    "Elder He, this is the territory of your Spirit Dragon Holy Land. Are you really going to let these two engage here?"

    Elder Fu Hu, with a compassionate heart, couldn''t help but speak out loudly.

    He was questioning He Qianshan, but at the same time, he was reminding elders Yang Guang and Zhou Duo to be calm.

    Because.

    Elder Fu Hu had a vague feeling in his heart that something else was planned for this journey to Mount Sumeru by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    He wanted to remind the elders of both Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect to calm down.

    But at that moment, how could the two elders listen, both unleashing their divine skills in the void.

    He Qianshan would rather have everyone fight; he now said indifferently, "This matter is a personal grievance between the two dao brothers, it wouldn''t be appropriate for me to interfere."

    His implication was clear: Spirit Dragon Holy Land would not intervene in the skirmish among the strong figures here.

    At that moment, all cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts looked at each other with caution.

    "This journey to Mount Sumeru seems fraught not only with intense competition among the inner disciples but also with turmoil outside."

    Everyone thought to themselves.

    With the conflict between the two Supreme Saints, the place descended into chaos.

    No one noticed that the True Spirit that had drifted out earlier had not directly entered the Reincarnation Land but had instead floated towards the direction of the Sun Character Level sacred mountain.

    And it was in the Sun Character mountain range that the residence of Yang Guang''s disciple could be found.

    As the two Supreme Saints confronted each other in the void.

    The scene within the light screen once again changed, drawing the attention of everyone.

    "Look quickly, Zhou Duo is facing off against another disciple."

    Zhou Duo had not been in Mount Sumeru for long before he used a stratagem to ambush and kill a disciple of an elder from the Xuanhuang Sect, naturally drawing the attention of many cultivators.

    "Ah, isn''t that the little fellow, the Thirteenth Prince from the Heavenly Sword Gate who resides in the last few spots of the ''chen'' character?"

    Some cultivators recognized that the child Zhou Duo was blocking was none other than Ye Shiyi.

    "The Thirteenth Prince is done for¡ªthe two had already become enemies before entering Mount Sumeru. Zhou Duo, with his ruthless and merciless nature, will certainly not let him go!"

    Some cultivators had ascended the mountain alongside Qinchuan and were very clear about the enmity between Zhou Duo and Ye Shiyi.

    "It''s his bad luck to have encountered each other so quickly."

    Many cultivators discussed animatedly.

    Seeing Zhou Duo clashing with another person caused the scene to regain some order for a moment; even Zhou Tian and Yang Guang temporarily stopped fighting to look towards the huge central light screen.

    Looking through the light screen, Zhou Duo''s standoff with the Thirteenth Prince had ended. Zhou Duo summoned True Qi in his palm and took the initiative to attack the frail Thirteenth Prince.

    "This guy, to think he''d be so vicious, even towards his fellow sect members¡ªhis strikes are lethal."

    The gathered cultivators were shaken.

    Zhou Duo had already reached the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening, while the Thirteenth Prince had just arrived at the First Layer.

    There was an insurmountable chasm between the two.

    The Thirteenth Prince was certainly doomed.

    When Zhou Duo made his move, thirty-six golden Spirit Swords flew out in front of him.

    Forty-Nine Gold Sword Formation!

    This was a Heaven Rank mysterious technique of the Golden Branch lineage of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    The thirty-six golden giant swords transformed incessantly, striking down like heavenly tribulations, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring, aiming for the top of Ye Shiyi''s head.

    Ye Shiyi held his breath and concentrated, his eyes red.

    The True Qi around his body also circulated wildly.

    He had not expected to encounter Zhou Duo within an hour of entering Mount Sumeru.

    The thirty-six golden Spirit Swords covered the sky and he immediately felt his hair stand on end.

    A sensation of extreme danger surged in his heart, an aura powerful enough to suppress him.

    "Ah¡ª"

    At the critical moment, Ye Shiyi did not shrink back; he roared loudly.

    Like a wild bull, he erupted with a powerful Qi from his body, his hair standing on end and fists swinging out towards the Spirit Swords.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

    It was a massive collision; the two young men erupted with a devastating divine radiance. In this eye-dazzling brightness, endless explosions sounded.

    It was the clash of True Qi, and equally a comparison of physical bodies. The shockwaves emitted blew sand and rolled stones, flattening grass and brush.

    "The Thirteenth Prince actually blocked the attack?"

    All cultivators outside the fight were taken aback.

    In everyone''s mind, the outcome of the battle between the two had long been decided, and there was not the slightest chance of an upset. Zhou Duo was expected to suppress his opponent with Thunderous Force.

    But to everyone''s clear sight, the Thirteenth Prince had actually shattered several of the opponent''s Spirit Swords with his bare fists.

    "The Thirteenth Prince was not defeated!" exclaimed everyone.

    "Worthy of being a member of the main sect of the Heavenly Sword Gate, he can still stand against a cultivator of the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening!"

    Some cultivators sighed.

    "However, unfortunately, the gap between the First Layer and the Fifth Layer of Meridian Opening is still too large. This time Zhou Duo was complacent, but next time the Thirteenth Prince won''t be so lucky." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Inside the arena, that was what all the cultivators thought, as they did not believe the Thirteenth Prince could defeat Zhou Duo.

 Chapter 622 - 622: Stunning

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    Zhou Duo, looking condescending, also revealed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

    "Hmph, unexpectedly, you this waste are a bit stronger than I had imagined. You actually managed to stay alive under my Forty-Nine Sword Formation."

    "But next time, you won''t be so lucky."

    Zhou Duo''s expression was cold, and his gaze was like lightning, constantly slashing through Chang Kong. Just now, he indeed had not used his full strength, having only used thirty percent of his power.

    For a Fifth Layer cultivator to go all out against a First Layer cultivator would be an insult to himself.

    However, the fact that this boy withstood thirty percent of his power with a single punch was enough to make him take this seriously.

    "Ninety-Nine Sword Technique!"

    Zhou Duo drew a semicircle with both arms. Behind him, a crack opened in the void. From within the crack, numerous golden Spirit Swords began to fly out.

    There were a total of eighty-one golden Spirit Swords, each one emitting a golden light, resplendent with divine radiance, etched with mysterious runes.

    This Ninety-Nine Sword Formation was not only more than half again as numerous as the previous Forty-Nine Sword Formation, but the power of each Spirit Sword was also countless times greater.

    "Longsword pierces the sky, the supreme power of gold, strong enough to shatter Qiankun!"

    "Suppress!"

    The eighty-one Spirit Swords revolved around him and suddenly descended upon Ye Shiyi with crushing force.

    "Mm¡ª"

    "What powerful oppressive force!"

    Ye Shiyi uttered softly, his face serious. His True Qi was circulating, his bones crackling with a snap, producing a series of light sounds like the roar of dragons and cry of tigers, emitting an extremely strong will to fight.

    "Ah, this vast Sword Qi, it''s almost suffocating me!"

    The stronger this oppressive force became, the more his inner trembling intensified.

    "Ah! No matter what, I cannot admit defeat!" Ye Shiyi roared in anger. His body shone brightly, his aura surged, and his Divine Power Law leaped around him like boiling water.

    "Break!"

    Ye Shiyi howled, unwilling to concede. He roared in his heart: "With my great revenge unavenged, how could I fall here!"

    He soared into the sky, rushing straight towards the sword rain that filled the sky like a curtain.

    Outside the arena, all the cultivators watching this battle were stern, their hearts shaken.

    "This lad''s got some real courage!"

    Some cultivators were moved by Ye Shiyi''s bravery.

    "Hmph, what nonsense about courage deserving praise. This is clearly idiotic. A First Layer cultivator facing a Fifth Layer, though the chances of a successful escape are slim, it''s not impossible.

    He didn''t choose to flee but instead confronted Zhou Duo head-on. Isn''t that seeking death?"

    Another cultivator rebutted.

    "This Ninety-Nine Sword Formation is a Heaven Rank Mysterious Technique from the Golden Lineage, capable of instantly killing cultivators of the same realm. This thirteenth prince doesn''t have a chance of victory."

    The cultivators had already looked away, turning their attention elsewhere, as the outcome of this battlefield had been decided.

    "Boom!"

    All eighty-one golden Spirit Swords descended in force.

    At this moment, the world seemed to come to a standstill.

    Ye Shiyi''s mind thundered with noise, the booming filling his entire sea of consciousness.

    While Ye Shiyi''s punch was unparalleled, under this assault, his body was sent flying backward dozens of yards, breaking hundreds of great trees along the way.

    Finally, with a heavy thud, he crashed onto the ground.

    "Indeed, this Thirteenth Prince, he is no match for Zhou Duo."

    This result was not unexpected to the crowd.

    "However, this lad''s physical body is indeed strong, countless Spirit Swords pierced through him, and yet he has not died!"

    ```

    Some noticed that although the thirteenth prince was coughing up blood and his body was riddled with countless bloody holes, he was still trying hard to stand up.

    "Who would have thought that after dozens of spirit swords pierced through you, your physical body didn''t explode; it seems that the main sect must have spent a treasure trove of genius earthly miracles to temper your body,"

    Zhou Duo stood with his sword, his eyes cold, "But this time, I will cut off your head and show you that even though I am just from a branch sect, I am not to be trifled with."

    Zhou Duo did not know that their every word and action in this place was being projected outside through a light screen; he only knew that the rules allowed it, that within Mount Sumeru, he could kill anyone.

    Ye Shiyi felt like his body was about to explode, sensing the True Qi in his meridians moving rapidly on its own. Inside him, two streams of True Qi, one gold and one black, flowed throughout his body.

    Initially, these two streams of True Qi operated at the same time, entangling each other, chaotic and disorderly, each acting like an army vying for territory within his body.

    The two streams of True Qi continuously collided and fought, incessantly tearing at his meridians.

    But before long, the chaos inside his body calmed, and the two streams of True Qi began to complement each other, no longer interfering with one another.

    As the two streams of True Qi flowed within him, his physical injuries began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

    This was his Demon Race bloodline being activated!

    "Die!"

    Zhou Duo also noticed that Ye Shiyi''s wounds were rapidly healing, but he didn''t care, assuming Ye Shiyi had taken some Treasure Pill.

    Zhou Duo swung his sword with the might to destroy heaven and earth, aiming to decapitate Ye Shiyi.

    "There''s no suspense left, the thirteenth prince is going to die!"

    Many cultivators thought to themselves.

    But the next moment, an unexpected change occurred.

    Suddenly, Ye Shiyi burst forth with two distinct streams of True Qi, one gold and one black.

    The golden True Qi swirled with Dao Magic, like a Buddha''s light, holy and pure. The black True Qi was wanton and aggressive; in the darkness, it seemed to possess a pair of soul-snatching eyes that terrified and horrified everyone. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Not only that, but Ye Shiyi''s body also transformed, the left side crystal clear and emitting a divine golden light, the right side black as stone; at this moment, his body had taken on two different appearances.

    "Ah!"

    Ye Shiyi bellowed furiously, and extended his right hand to grab at Zhou Duo''s oncoming longsword.

    His claw was like a dragon from hell, carrying an incredibly formidable presence and momentum. His strike was earth-shattering, as if trying to capture the moon in the Nine Heavens, its whistling cries disturbing the Qiankun.

    "Bang!"

    Ye Shiyi''s right hand caught the descending longsword, sparking intense flashes and a loud clang.

    Ye Shiyi had actually caught the opponent''s magic artifact with his bare hand.

    The fact that his magic artifact was caught by the opponent''s bare hand caused a sudden jolt in Zhou Duo''s heart, unable to understand how the opponent had suddenly become so outrageous.

    "What? How is this possible?"

    "My Green Thunder Sword is a superior Spiritual Treasure, not even Spirit Martial Realm experts dare to catch it barehanded, how could he possibly¡­"

    But before he could think further, he suddenly felt an enormous force transmitted through his hand.

    Ye Shiyi, using his physical power, suddenly swiped with his claw, sending the longsword in Zhou Duo''s hand flying away.

    The next moment, Ye Shiyi''s claws reached out, and a vast True Qi surged out.

    Zhou Duo only felt intense pain in his body, and the next moment, he watched as his body was forcibly torn in two.

    Zhou Duo was ripped to pieces in an instant, his physical body perished, and his True Spirit drifted out of the Spiritual Platform.

    "How¡­"

    "How¡­ possible?"

    Zhou Duo''s True Spirit wore an expression of disbelief, horrified by the sight of Ye Shiyi.

    He couldn''t understand; just a moment ago, this thirteenth prince had been defeated by his move, seemingly not long for this world.

    But how had he erupted with such terrifying power in the next moment?

    How could a bug that he could easily crush possibly kill him?

 Chapter 623 - 623: Identity Exposed

    Ye Shiyi tore Zhou Duo in half, using what seemed to be all his strength in that strike.

    The next moment, his legs gave out, and he collapsed onto the ground.

    He felt the gold and black True Qi within his body rapidly fading away, and his transformed body visibly returning to normal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

    As it turned out,

    Ye Shiyi naturally possessed the Ghost Race''s bloodline, and he had been living in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land for more than ten days. His body''s affinity with the dense Ghost Qi here synergized in secret, awakening the Ghost Race bloodline within him at an extremely fast rate.

    However, because he deliberately suppressed it, no issues had arisen until now.

    But earlier, his body had been pierced by dozens of Spirit Swords, and he was on the verge of death. In that critical moment between life and death, his Ghost Race bloodline was suddenly stimulated, which ultimately saved his life.

    Outside the Mount Sumeru grounds, the Cultivators watching the battle exchanged glances, sinking into a silence as profound as death.

    "Damn,"

    "What just happened?"

    There''s a whole four levels of difference between the First Layer and Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.

    Although there have been instances of a four-level gap being overcome, each of those in history were extraordinary geniuses destined to become Great Emperors.

    This Thirteenth Prince was clearly determined to be only a Chen Grade Level talent, a total waste; how could he possibly have killed Zhou Duo?

    All the Cultivators fell silent.

    If one were to say who was the happiest, it would undoubtedly be Yang Guang. His grandson had been killed by Zhou Duo, and he had longed to personally execute the latter.

    Yet, unexpectedly, this Zhou Duo had been reversed-killed by a kid only at the First Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm.

    He couldn''t help but clap his hands and exclaim loudly, "Good! Good! Good! This kid is impressive."

    Zhou Duo''s grandfather, full of fury, glared with rage-filled eyes and roared violently, "Whose brat is this? I will skin him alive myself!"

    Unlike Yang Guang, only a disciple of his had died. Though Yang Guang appeared very angry on the surface, he was more interested in leveraging the situation for some advantage.

    But Zhou Duo was his cherished grandson, with whom he shared a blood connection. His anger was genuine and intense.

    "Hehe, this kid is pretty good. No matter which branch he belongs to, I will definitely protect him," Yang Guang countered.

    The grudge between the two men was well established.

    "Elder, it''s the Thirteenth Prince!"

    At that moment, a Cultivator from the Heavenly Sword Sect''s Earth Branch approached Zhou Tian and cautiously said, "Elder, this is the Thirteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s main family!"

    "What? He''s from the main family?"

    Zhou Tian was slightly stunned and looked up at the numerous Supreme Saints on the high platform.

    There was a Supreme Saint from the main family among them.

    "Are you sure he''s from the main family?" Zhou Tian asked. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Cultivator promptly recounted the events of climbing the mountain together with Qinchuan and others in detail to Zhou Tian.

    In conclusion, he said, "Elder Zhou, my words are absolutely true, without any falsehood."

    Zhou Tian hadn''t expected that his grandson would be killed by someone from the main family.

    Still, he steeled himself and bellowed boldly, "Dammit, if he is from our own Sect, then this brat must provide me with an explanation for killing my grandson, regardless of whether he''s the Thirteenth Prince or the Fourteenth Prince!"

    He completely forgot that from beginning to end, it was Zhou Duo who had instigated the entire affair.

    With that, he flew toward a Supreme Saint in a fit of rage, shouting loudly, "Elder Bai, someone from your main family killed my grandson, and you must provide me with an explanation. Otherwise, don''t blame me for disregarding any brotherly fellowship!"

    "Oh? Elder Zhou, why do you say this?" Elder Bai, high above, was naturally unaware that several Cultivators labeled as Chen Grade Level waste had been widespread among the Cultivators, all claiming to be their Thirteenth Prince.

    ```

    Elder Bai was still completely clueless at this moment, not understanding why Zhou Tian would say that it was someone from the main sect who had killed his grandson.

    "Wasn''t your grandson killed by this strange kid? What do you want with me?" Elder Bai said with a cold face.

    "You... you..."

    "Your main sect is truly bullying too far!"

    Zhou Tian, gasping for breath in anger, pointed at Elder Bai with a shaky hand and said.

    "I had long known that this boy is your main sect''s thirteenth prince. Now that it has come to this, you still want to deny it?"

    Zhou Tian shouted furiously, he could not believe Elder Bai would take such an attitude.

    Not only did the other party kill his grandson, but they also had the audacity to act as though it was none of their business afterward. This was a great insult to him.

    "Thirteenth prince? How could this boy be the thirteenth prince of my main sect?"

    Elder Bai shook his head indifferently and spoke.

    "Before I left, the sect master entrusted me with taking special care of the thirteenth prince. However, I was delayed due to matters along the way and had Third Elder Liu accompany the thirteenth prince here.

    Speaking of which, I haven''t even seen the thirteenth prince myself. I was just about to inquire with Elder He Qianshan."

    Elder Bai spoke convincingly, not seeming to put on an act.

    This made Zhou Tian pause in surprise, "Is what you''re saying true? This boy really isn''t the thirteenth prince from your sect?"

    "With my status, why would I lie to you?" Elder Bai said coldly.

    Since Elder Bai spoke this way, Zhou Tian naturally had no more doubts. His heart skipped a beat.

    His mind was sharp; he immediately guessed that the thirteenth prince had been impersonated by someone else.

    Without delay, he shared everything he knew with Elder Bai.

    "So it seems, your main sect''s thirteenth prince is probably in great danger."

    "What? How is that possible?" Elder Bai heard this for the first time and said in disbelief, "How could anyone dare to touch a person from my Heavenly Sword Gate in the Heavenly Mountain Domain, with a Great Saint accompanying the thirteenth prince?"

    Although Elder Bai said this, a bad premonition also rose in his heart because he indeed had not seen the thirteenth prince and his people just now.

    Immediately, Elder Bai found He Qianshan to confirm the identity of the youth who had slain Zhou Duo.

    Spirit Dragon Holy Land had records of many participating geniuses, and He Qianshan quickly brought over two Great Saints who were on guard at the gate that day.

    From the mouths of the two Great Saints, Elder Bai learned in shock that this boy was using the identity of the thirteenth prince of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "Xiaoshi, go and find out what happened to the thirteenth prince, promptly!" Elder Bai''s expression was extremely grim.

    "Yes!" In the distance, the Saint who was addressed as Xiaoshi took the order and fled outside the gates of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    There is only one path from the main branch of the Heavenly Sword Gate to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. If he searches along the way, he will surely find clues.

    "What''s the situation? Those few useless kids aren''t from the Heavenly Sword Gate?"

    The voices of the various Great Saints echoed loudly, and all the cultivators in the vicinity could hear them clearly.

    The cultivators were all shocked.

    "Holy shit, did I hear that right?"

    "These few actually impersonated the thirteenth prince!"

    "These people are too audacious, aren''t they? They actually dared to kill the thirteenth prince, steal his identity, and then boldy enter Mount Sumeru?

    After entering Mount Sumeru, their identity would surely be exposed. Don''t they know that even if they are lucky enough to leave Mount Sumeru, they will not escape the suppression of the many Supreme Saints guarding the perimeter?"

    In the Heavenly Mountain Domain, the three major sects are the law, and others avoid them at all costs. It was beyond everyone''s comprehension how these few cultivators could be so bold as to provoke the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "Is it because they have a Great Saint with them?"

    ```

 Chapter 624 - 624: The Cold Cave of the Demon Forest

    "Damned fool!"

    "How dare you target my Heavenly Sword Gate!" Once the identity was confirmed, Elder Bai''s wrath filled the heavens, and his eyes flickered with an icy light, constantly slicing through the sky.

    "No matter who you are, I will flay your skin, strip your muscles, pulverize your bones, and scatter your ashes!"

    He emitted a terrifying aura, his ferocious oppressive force wildly sweeping across, causing the wind and clouds to shift.

    His gaze was locked onto Ji Huo''er and the other three, who had already entered Mount Sumeru.

    This made Ji Huo''er, who was inside Mount Sumeru, shiver suddenly.

    "Eh, which guy is thinking about this lady!" Ji Huo''er patted her flat chest.

    At this time, she didn''t know that their identities had been exposed and that, after three days, the moment they stepped out of Mount Sumeru, it would incite the boundless fury of a Supreme Saint Expert.

    But she couldn''t care less about that, because she was transported to a nauseating area, which greatly annoyed her.

    The mountain forest was dense, and the paths were rugged; she couldn''t fly here due to the prohibition on flight pervading the area.

    Within the dense forest, the rotting smell wafted over in waves, sickening to the stomach¡ª it was the scent of wild beasts and fruits after rotting, mixed with the pungent smell of fresh blood in the midst of the forest.

    The further Ji Huo''er went, the stronger the stench of decay and filth became.

    And the scent of blood spreading through the air grew increasingly pungent.

    New monster corpses appeared around.

    "Damn it, this lady always has good luck, why would I be teleported to such a detestable place!" Ji Huo''er grumbled as she walked forward.

    She did not know that Mount Sumeru was the Holy Mountain where Buddhism suppressed fierce and demonic beasts, so even though there were great opportunities here, it was also genuinely a land of danger.

    Within Mount Sumeru, more than half of the areas were like this environment.

    She walked for a good half day and still hadn''t left this region.

    Instead, the ground was covered in a vast expanse of bright red, with trees, the earth, and rocks all dyed red.

    The corpses of demonic beasts were strewn haphazardly throughout the forest, their deaths not long past.

    "Huh, what is this thing? What could have killed so many fierce beasts!"

    Although these fierce beasts had not been deceased for long, the bite marks on their wounds were still clearly visible, likely made by other stronger monsters.

    Even though the smell here was more repugnant, she instantly became interested.

    "If there is a powerful fierce beast lurking around, there must be some powerful Supreme Treasure! I knew this lady''s luck has always been good!"

    With curiosity and excitement, she continued to follow the direction of the blood and the monster corpses.

    Outside Mount Sumeru, because Ye Shiyi and the others had impersonated the Thirteenth Prince, many cultivators were very attentive to the movements of the four.

    Elder Fu Hu had also recognized Ji Huo''er and the others, paying even closer attention.

    When he saw the corpses Ji Huo''er came across on the way, displayed on the light screen, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

    A tremendous shock rose from the depths of his heart: "How is this possible? That is... That is the ancestor of the Demon Fox!"

    "It, how could it still be alive?"

    Elder Fu Hu was hit with a wave of shock and awe, but then he calmed down, thinking: "No, that Demon Fox ancestor was already severely injured when it was suppressed into Mount Sumeru, it should have already perished.

    "This could be its descendant!"

    The Demon Fox Ancestor rampaged across the Heavenly Mountain Range ninety thousand years ago and was captured by a Buddha from Golden Buddha Mountain and suppressed within Mount Sumeru.

    This was the last fierce beast suppressed by Mount Sumeru, later taken away by the combined efforts of emperors from the three great sects.

    The Demon Fox Ancestor had nearly reached the cultivation level of a Demon Emperor that year, today if it had survived, it would have certainly broken through to become a Great Emperor and would not appear in the central area, but rather in the core area.

    "However, even if its true form has not descended, dealing with a demon fox will be very difficult for this girl, who is merely at the Immortal Platform Realm,"

    Elder Fu Hu wanted to warn Ji Huo''er to stay away from this place, but with the passage of Mount Sumeru closed, even he had no way of reaching out.

    Ji Huo''er continued forward following the trail of carcasses, and before long, she reached the edge of a cliff.

    Below this cliff lay a pile of bones, corpses strewn about, including the already rotting bodies of fierce beasts, as well as freshly added corpses.

    The evil Qi in this place soared to the heavens, chilling one to the bone.

    Even as bold as Ji Huo''er was, at this point her scalp tingled, and a cold chill ran down her spine.

    Below the cliff, there was a dark cave entrance¡ªpitch-black, with nothing visible inside, but exuding a terrifying sensation that seized one''s soul.

    It was like an ancient fierce beast opening its gaping maw, ready to swallow all creatures that enter the cave.

    "Strange, there seems to be something in the cave calling to me!"

    Ji Huo''er really wanted to turn back; the abyss-like cave gave her a strong sense of crisis, and the aura made her heart palpitate.

    Yet at this time, she felt that there was something inside the cave calling to her.

    It was a contradictory feeling¡ªdanger and opportunity coexisted.

    "Hmph, I want to see just what kind of ghostly thing is inside!"

    In the end, Ji Huo''er steeled her mind and walked toward the clifftop cave, having relied too much on Qinchuan so far on this journey; not entering upon encountering such an opportunity would be too embarrassing for her.

    The cave was pitch-dark, devoid of light; her feet trod upon white bones on the ground, with countless bones breaking, emitting a series of "crunch" sounds.

    Since she had decided to break into this place, Ji Huo''er calmed the timidity in her heart and firmed her Dao heart.

    Bursts of red flames emanated from her body, and a vivid Fire Fox Dharma Aspect appeared behind her, lighting up the cavern.

    Where the firelight shone, the cave seemed bottomless; with a faint chide from Ji Huo''er, echoes reverberated through the space.

    The cave was damp and cold, with sticky mucus constantly dripping from above, which was very disgusting, and as she continued forward, the coldness around her grew stronger.

    The Gang Wind blowing from the depths of the cave brushed across her face like the terrifying energy of blades sweeping toward her.

    Moving forward in this cave, each step was excruciating, as if being tortured in an endless purgatory.

    Ji Huo''er clenched her teeth tightly and proceeded toward the depths of the earth.

    Probably another half day had passed, and she had wasted an entire day in this part of the Demon Forest.

    Mount Sumeru was only open for three days, and now she had squandered the first day here. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, at this point, her stubbornness had kicked in; if she reached the depths of this cave, she would certainly not relent.

    Finally, a dazzling divine light appeared ahead, and she saw the end of the cavern.

    At the end of the cave, space was twisting, waves of hazy mist rising, emanating a strange light, clearly indicating that the place was protected by an array.

    This array was made from piles of bones, and at its center, were two different forces of gold and black colors swirling around, two entirely different energies that should have collided and exploded upon contact. Yet at this moment, they didn''t interfere with each other, coexisting within the same array.

 Chapter 625 - 625: Abyssal Saint Fruit

    "What is this... strange array?"

    At this moment, not only Ji Huo''er but also the many Supreme Saint experts outside Mount Sumeru were similarly puzzled.

    Within the array, amidst the golden divine light that was filled with sanctity, swirled a black demonic qi that was chillingly terrifying, permeated with slaughter and omen.

    How could these two completely different auras appear over the same array?

    This array reminded everyone of that cultivator who had just slain Zhou Duo¡ªthe situation that appeared on him was also like this, wasn''t it?

    "There might be an enormous opportunity within this array! Could the opportunity be related to that strange youngster?"

    The many Supreme Saints speculated in their hearts.

    Actually, this was entirely coincidental. Ye Shiyi was the offspring of a Human-Ghost Fusion, and this array was a product of a combination of Buddhism and demon dao.

    At this time, He Qianshan glanced sideways at Fu Hu and indifferently asked, "Elder Fu Hu, this place is a sacred site of Buddhism, the array that has appeared here shouldn''t be unrelated to your Buddhism. Do you have any idea what this array is?"

    Fu Hu also set aside whatever schemes Spirit Dragon Holy Land had for the time being. He was carefully observing that eerie array.

    After a long while, Elder Fu Hu shook his head. "Amitabha, although this array contains half of the Buddhist utmost truth, the other half is filled with a horrific aura of demon dao.

    I have never seen such a bizarre Great Formation before; the utterly righteous and the utterly vile should not coexist."

    No sooner had Fu Hu spoken than a startled cry suddenly came from the group of Supreme Saints.

    "Look, what is that girl doing?"

    "Eh?"

    Originally, thinking Ji Huo''er would be stopped by the array, the Supreme Saint experts had already shifted their attention to Ye Xuanji and Ling Xian''er. Upon hearing the shout, they looked over again.

    They saw Ji Huo''er surrounded by blazing red flames, both her delicate hands stretched out, forming an intricate and complex Dharma Seal in her palms.

    As she completed the seal, from her palms surged forth golden and black Dao magic, slicing through different regions of the array.

    "Could she be trying to activate the array?"

    Because Ye Shiyi had slain Zhou Duo, Yang Guang was particularly favorable towards Ji Huo''er and the other three. Seeing her doing this, he couldn''t help but mention softly.

    "It seems like she really is operating a spell, preparing to activate this strange array," said a Supreme Saint expert.

    "How is that possible? We, a group of Supreme Saint experts, experienced and knowledgeable, have never seen such a strange array before. How could this young girl know the method to activate it?"

    Another Supreme Saint cultivator shook his head.

    He didn''t believe that a girl of the Immortal Platform Realm would know how to activate an array that even these seasoned Supreme Saint experts had never seen before.

    "Hmph, just putting on an act!"

    Zhou Tian''s expression was cold as he snorted disdainfully, his intention to kill was intense: "This girl must know that there''s an incredible opportunity within the array, and she''s not willing to withdraw just like that. She appears to be activating the array, but in reality, she''s merely trying her luck."

    With Zhou Tian''s remark, the Supreme Saint experts came to a realization and nodded in agreement. They believed Zhou Tian''s theory.

    Ji Huo''er was merely trying her own way to see if she could activate the array.

    "Humph, I just hope the array''s backlash isn''t too strong; otherwise, I won''t be able to slay this girl personally!" Elder Bai said, his voice detached as he watched the screen, his eyes flickering with ice and cold, his face frosty.

    An array running amok could indeed backlash against those who tamper with it.

    Elder Bai intended for these people to be buried with the Thirteenth Prince, naturally not wishing for Ji Huo''er to be devoured by the Array.

    "Big brother, am I doing this right?"

    Ji Huo''er had no idea that her actions were being watched by everyone; however, she did know that Qinchuan was looking over her from above her head.

    Ji Huo''er asked the Sound Transmission Stone in her hand.

    "That''s correct, you should use it once at each of the four cardinal directions, east, west, south, north, and then the Array will open by itself!"

    Qinchuan''s voice came from within the Sound Transmission Stone.

    Back then, Ye Xuanji obtained two Sound Transmission Stones in the Great Yan Ancient Kingdom, and Qinchuan had predicted that they might be separated along the way. Consequently, he had given one of the stones to Ji Huo''er a few days ago, so she could contact him in case of an emergency.

    Even though Qinchuan''s main body was still in the Demon Emperor''s tomb breaking through to the Holy''s Realm, his soul had always been paying attention to the changes in the situation.

    For his soul, multitasking or even handling many things at once was completely effortless.

    He was relieved to see Ye Shiyi''s Ghost Race bloodline awaken further, enhancing his strength once again.

    Then, when he saw the Array that Ji Huo''er was facing, he immediately recognized it.

    This Array, both utterly righteous and evil, was known as the Great Sun Purple Demon Formation, created by a Great Emperor of the Golden Buddha Mountain who had fallen to the Demonic Path countless years ago.

    The emergence of a Demonic Path expert from within Buddhism was already a major scandal, so the master of Buddhism at that time imprisoned the Great Emperor in Mount Sumeru to suffer eternal suppression. Very few were aware of this affair, and not many in Buddhism itself knew about it.

    However, Qinchuan was crystal clear about the incident because he was the one who had personally sealed the Great Emperor fallen to the Demonic Path into Mount Sumeru.

    So many years had gone by, and that Great Emperor had long perished, but he had not expected to see the Array created by the Great Emperor today.

    At this moment, Ji Huo''er had already begun to act, starting to use the Dharma Seal Divine Arts at the different positions of the Array.

    This was the normal method of opening an Array, but to the many cultivators outside, it was something else entirely.

    Clearly, Ji Huo''er was tireless in her attempts.

    Especially Elder Bai, who didn''t want Ji Huo''er to die from the Array''s backlash, let out a cold snort.

    "This naive girl really won''t give up until she reaches the Yellow River. Obviously seeing that this Array cannot be opened, she still wants to try," he scoffed. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    By this time, Ji Huo''er had already executed the Dharma Seals for all four cardinal directions.

    As she cast the final Dharma Seal, the next moment, the gold and black Array ahead suddenly began to change dramatically.

    "Boom!"

    The Array let out a thunderous roar, and then a spatial rift crack appeared at the center of the gold and black Array.

    Within that rift, streams of golden Great Dao Laws surged out like a fountain, spilling out incessantly, with the Great Dao Spiritual Qi turning into liquid, washing and purifying the void.

    Outside Mount Sumeru.

    All the cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

    "He... he really opened the Array?"

    Having reached the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, they couldn''t possibly be tricked by an illusion, but still, many Supreme Saint Experts couldn''t help but rub their eyes.

    "Yes, this little girl indeed knows how to open this Array!"

    "Who exactly is this girl? Our three major sects, along with Elder Fu Hu, no one recognizes this Array, yet it has been effortlessly broken by this girl?"

    All the Supreme Saint Experts felt a massive shock in their hearts, as waves of astonishment surged within them.

 Chapter 626 - 626: Contending for the Holy Fruit

    Just as a crack appeared in the array, a refreshing fragrance wafted out from the fissure.

    There must be an incredible treasure at the center of this array!

    "What a fragrant smell, there must be heavenly treasures inside!"

    Ji Huo''er''s face lit up with joy and excitement. Compared with opening the array, she was more concerned about what someone was guarding here with such a formation.

    The array slowly opened, and both the golden Buddha light and the black demonic Qi gradually dissipated.

    Finally, the true appearance at the center of the array was revealed.

    At the same time, a green vine with nine segments appeared, each segment ending with three palm-sized, emerald-green leaves, brimming with endless vitality.

    At the root of the vine, a spirit fruit was flickering with dazzling brilliance, and waves of spiritual medicine fragrance assaulted the senses.

    Outside Mount Sumeru.

    Upon seeing this spirit fruit, the faces of countless Supreme Saint experts revealed a hint of shock.

    At that moment, everyone held their breath, inhaling sharply.

    The powerful beings looked at each other: "Is that... the legendary Abyssal Saint Fruit?"

    "A vine with nine segments, each segment bearing three spirit leaves! Indeed, this is the rumored Abyssal Saint Fruit," said a Supreme Saint Expert with rapid breathing, certain of his assertion.

    "Who would have thought, the Abyssal Saint Fruit would actually appear in the central area of Mount Sumeru!"

    At this moment, all the Supreme Saint experts were seething with excitement.

    "No wonder such a strange array was laid down here, it turns out it was guarding the Abyssal Saint Fruit!"

    The Abyssal Saint Fruit, possessing the wonderful use of condensing Divine Sense. If an ordinary Supreme Saint expert were to consume one of these fruits, their Divine Sense strength could double.

    Do not underestimate just a doubling; this increase is already quite astonishing, comparable to ascending a small Realm.

    Moreover, this was a permanent enhancement with no other side effects.

    This was akin to your Soul at the early stage of Supreme Saint being able to compete with an expert at the intermediate stage of Supreme Saint.

    This Abyssal Saint Fruit made all Supreme Saint experts extremely covetous.

    "What a pity, such a precious treasure is going to be obtained by such a young girl!" some Supreme Saint experts sighed.

    "But this may be for the best. Once the little girl takes it out of Mount Sumeru, we can find an opportunity to snatch it away," thought some cultivators secretly.

    Although the medicinal power would be greatly reduced, it still held a strong allure for these Supreme Saint experts.

    Even Qinchuan, who was observing all this from the void, was taken aback; he hadn''t expected Ji Huo''er to have such good luck to encounter the Abyssal Fruit here.

    "Huo''er, this Spirit Fruit has matured. Go and pick it quickly, swallow and refine it. The medicinal essence of the Abyssal Fruit will rapidly evaporate once it leaves the vine. Immediate refining will maximize the use of its medicinal power," Qinchuan transmitted his message at that moment.

    "Okay, big brother!" Ji Huo''er crisply answered.

    Having said that, Ji Huo''er hopped and jumped towards the Spirit Fruit. She didn''t doubt Qinchuan''s words in the slightest.

    But just as she had stepped half a step into the array, a crisp and cold reprimand came from behind her.

    "Stop right there!"

    A girl dressed in a white robe, carrying a longsword on her back, and standing with a graceful posture had unknowingly entered the depths of the cave. Her face showed a cold expression as she chided Ji Huo''er.

    "Huh?"

    "Who are you?"

    The other party was obviously hostile, but Ji Huo''er still looked innocent and naive, asking with a smile on her lips.

    "Someone else has arrived at this cave!" It was only now that the many cultivators outside Mount Sumeru noticed that while they had been focused solely on the sacred fruit, they had missed the arrival of a cultivator from the Immortal Platform Realm.

    "Is this person a disciple from Heavenly Sword Gate or one of Xuanhuang Sect''s subsidiaries?"

    "Does she intend to compete for this Spirit Fruit?"

    At this moment, once the cultivators confirmed that the girl in white was not from their own Sect, they actually hoped she wouldn''t be able to seize the sacred fruit.

    Because.

    If Ji Huo''er, an outsider, obtained the sacred fruit, everyone would have a reason to fight for it, but if the girl in white obtained it, it would be inappropriate for either Heavenly Sword Gate or Xuanhuang Sect to make a move.

    "Heavenly Sword Gate, Bai Shengyi." The girl was as calm as a still well, her face devoid of any emotion.

    "Hm?"

    As soon as the name "Bai Shengyi" was uttered, the many cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts outside Mount Sumeru turned their gazes towards Elder Bai from the main Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "Bai Shengyi, it''s actually that Heavenly Character Level Bai Shengyi, Fairy Bai!" the cultivators exclaimed in surprise.

    In the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, blood stones were used to test numerous prodigies, and in the end, only five cultivators were deemed to be Heavenly Character Level.

    And Bai Shengyi was an individual from the main Heavenly Sword Gate, who used to be frequently compared with the Chen Grade Level''s waste such as the Thirteenth Prince.

    "Elder Bai, never would I have thought you''d be so lucky, your granddaughter actually found this place," said an envious elder from a Heavenly Sword Gate subsidiary.

    "Indeed, since your granddaughter has personally come here, it seems that the Spirit Fruit is as good as hers," a Supreme Saint Expert said with a deep sigh.

    Bai Shengyi, the darling of the Heavenly Sword Gate, Elder Bai''s own granddaughter, possessed the Spirit Feather Saint Body. At only eighteen she was already at the Late Stage Peak of the Immortal Platform Realm, a mere half-step from the Dragon Transformation Realm. Amongst the younger generation, she stood out prominently. Even the Supreme Saints had heard of her name.

    They naturally didn''t think this girl could compete with Bai Shengyi. Now that Bai Shengyi had appeared here, the Spirit Fruit seemed to be already in her pocket.

    "Congratulations, Elder Bai, kudos to you for this unexpected joy without even participating in the event," some Supreme Saint Experts came forward and congratulated him.

    Elder Bai, too, held his head high with a spirit full of excitement, and even the anger from the Thirteenth Prince''s fall seemed to dissipate a bit. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Where, where, I just hope Little Yi won''t consume the Spirit Fruit immediately after picking it," Elder Bai said.

    "How could that be possible? Mount Sumeru is only open for three days; every minute and second is precious. If she consumes the Spirit Fruit inside, wasting time is the lesser issue; missing the time to leave the mountain would be a real problem. I believe no one would consume Spiritual Medicine to break through inside," said a Supreme Saint Expert.

    Clearly, they regarded the sacred fruit as something that was already in Elder Bai''s pocket.

    Meanwhile, on the other side.

    Ji Huo''er blinked her lively big eyes, full of curiosity and brilliance, and asked, "Big sister, what do you want?"

    "This Spirit Fruit, this Holy Maiden shall take it!" Bai Shengyi asserted her high and mighty stance, her tone cold and detached from the mortal world.

    "On what grounds?"

    Ji Huo''er was originally excited to encounter a stranger in the depths of the earth. She had even been somewhat pleased until she heard this.

    Instantly, she jumped up like a little fox with its fur on end, her young face full of wariness.

    "I got here first and the array was activated with the guidance of Big Brother. By right, this sacred fruit is mine. What gives you the right to snatch my sacred fruit away!" Ji Huo''er snarled defiantly.

    "On what grounds? On the grounds of the sword in the hands of this Holy Maiden!"

    As she spoke, Bai Shengyi beckoned with her two fingers, and the Spirit Sword transformed into a streak of light, flying out from behind her, revolving around her, issuing a series of soft whistles.

 Chapter 627 - 627 Battle with the Holy Maiden

    Bai Shengyi stood tall and proud, spiritual energy radiating all around her as the power of the Great Dao Laws spiralled around her waist.

    "Do you mean to rob me by force?"

    Ji Huo''er looked at Bai Shengyi with bemusement.

    "I advise you not to provoke me, or I''ll be unable to resist killing you!"

    Ji Huo''er shook her tiny fist seriously as she spoke.

    "Haha, this young girl, really as naive as a calf not afraid of tigers. She actually brazenly declares she''ll suppress Bai''s girl!"

    Outside Mount Sumeru, a group of Supreme Saint Experts stood tall and proud, stroking their beards and laughing heartily as if they had heard the world''s funniest joke.

    "Though both of them are at the late stage of the Immortal Platform Realm, Bai''s girl possesses the Spirit Feather Saint Body, a constitution so strong that even I am quite envious. How could an ordinary girl stand a chance against her?"

    One of the Supreme Saint Experts from Heavenly Sword Gate shook his head in disdain at Ji Huo''er''s words, having watched Bai Shengyi grow up since she was a child, a member of the main sect of Heavenly Sword Gate himself.

    Elder Bai revealed a gloomy look and said ominously, "To belittle Xiao Yi, truly courting death."

    Bai Shengyi''s expression was icy cold as she spoke, "So you''re not planning to give up that Spirit Fruit?"

    "In that case, go to death!"

    Bai Shengyi shouted angrily, spitting out a beam of pure light from her mouth. The Spirit Sword in her hand soared into the sky, turning into a downpour of Sword Rain, and behind her, a pair of dazzling wings appeared out of nowhere.

    "Die!"

    Sword light fell like rain, and Sword Qi permeated the air, filled with a malevolent energy and power of laws capable of tearing the Physical Body to shreds.

    Under the Sword Rain, bones shattered all around, and mist tumbled as if to completely tear the person before it into pieces.

    Simultaneously, Bai Shengyi spread her wings, resembling a holy angel high above, untainted by a speck of dust.

    She condensed a vibrant blue Spirit Sword in her hand and activated her Divine Skills. The Sword Qi streaked across the sky like a rainbow, slashing towards Ji Huo''er with enough force to split mountains and cleave earth¡ªits power peerless.

    "Ah, I really didn''t want to fight you. Why must you insist on pushing me?"

    Ji Huo''er sighed deeply and grumbled to herself.

    "Sssst!"

    Ji Huo''er raised her hand and a brilliant Divine Fire surged forth, illuminating this underground world of the cavern.

    The flames transformed into a snarling little Fire Fox, its teeth shining brightly as it ferociously bit at Bai Shengyi''s vibrant blue Spirit Sword.

    "Boom!"

    Flames filled the sky, colliding with Sword Qi in a shocking explosion that reverberated through the heavens and earth, producing a radiant divine light that engulfed both individuals in terrifying energy.

    "Eh? Bai''s girl hasn''t managed to suppress her?"

    Although the divine light was blinding, enveloping everything, many Supreme Saint Experts opened their Heavenly Eyes to clearly see the two figures in the center of the divine light.

    At this point, both Ji Huo''er and Bai Shengyi stood unharmed, their auras stern as they faced off against each other. Neither had gained an advantage from the previous strike.

    "It seems this girl does have some skills to be able to block an attack from the Spirit Feather Saint Body!"

    Spoke one of the Supreme Saint Experts.

    "Humph, what does it matter? That was just a probing strike from Xiao Yi; next time, she won''t be so lucky."

    Elder Bai''s gaze was unyielding as he spoke coldly, confident in his granddaughter''s divine abilities.

    Indeed, Bai Shengyi made her move once more at this moment.

    "Hmph, it seems you have some skill to have reached this point, but just now, I only used thirty percent of my strength. You''re not my match!"

    Bai Shengyi''s aura was tremendous, filled with a murderous intent, and seeing that Ji Huo''er had no intention of yielding the Spirit Fruit, she had already harbored the intent to kill.

    "Big sister, I''m advising you one last time, stop coveting my Spirit Fruit."

    Ji Huo''er stood her ground at this time, her childish face utterly serious.

    "If you really force me to use my full strength, you''ll be the one who suffers, don''t blame me!"

    Ji Huo''er''s serious demeanor provoked a round of laughter from the cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts outside Mount Sumeru.

    "Hahahaha, this little girl, she''s so confident. That strike just now might have seemed evenly matched, but Fairy Bai didn''t use her full strength at all, doesn''t she realize that?" Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Many cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts sneered.

    They didn''t understand where this little girl got her confidence from.

    "Suppress!" Bai Shengyi acted again, her body suddenly undergoing a transformation, her Physical Body becoming incredibly crystal clear, and behind her a resplendent halo spilled out, not long after, another two pairs of brand new light wings emerged from her back.

    The feathers on these wings were as lustrous as jade, shining with sanctity, she glowed in the void, her powerful presence pressing down.

    Bai Shengyi wielded her blue Spirit Sword, and the Sword Qi was like a rainbow, dazzling to behold.

    "Hehe, with just these tricks, how could you possibly defeat this lady."

    Ji Huo''er struck out with her fists in defense, and their collision unleashed a mighty wave of Divine Power.

    This time, the energy fluctuations were several times more violent than before, Gang Winds howled, the cave trembled, and rocks tumbled down continuously, threatening to bury them deep beneath the ground at any moment.

    Ji Huo''er let out a muffled grunt, the flames within her body burning fiercely, and behind her, the Dharma Aspect Heaven and Earth appeared, with the Fire Fox behind her now grown to six tails.

    The six tails of the Spirit Fox each burned with different Divine Flames, radiating different colors and lights, with the six colors of Great Dao Laws shooting straight into the sky, turning into refined Divine Chains aiming to bind Bai Shengyi.

    "Hmm?" Bai Shengyi''s expression shifted somewhat, as she hadn''t expected Ji Huo''er to once again catch her Divine Skills with her bare hands.

    And from her demeanor, it seemed she still had plenty to spare, even managing to conjure six chains at the same time.

    She put away her previous underestimation.

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh" Bai Shengyi''s Divine Skills shone brightly, the Dao Magic spreading out, and her azure Spirit Sword slashed at the chains entwining all around.

    Instantly, the six chains started to snap and shatter.

    Once again, both parties made their moves, their battle converging in one place, like two dazzling suns, bursting with radiant light, burning fiercely, continually clashing and striking at that spot.

    The two of them were exceptionally stunning; while Bai Shengyi''s Spirit Feather Saint Body may not be ranked among the top ten Treasured Bodies, it was still a being just beneath them.

    Coupled with the Divine Skills of the Heavenly Sword Gate, every strike carried supreme energy, shocking the heavens and moving spirits.

    Ji Huo''er inherited a divine legacy, and her talents went without saying.

    Had the cave not been mysterious, with the mysterious arrays of Mount Sumeru supporting it, their fierce battle would have already destroyed the surrounding mountains.

    Their battle had reached a white-hot stage by now, with neither side having any likelihood of stopping, and Bai Shengyi''s techniques were emerging endlessly.

    Her forehead split open, and a terrifying Divine Power flowed out from the center of her brow, with Dao Law Runes circulating, enveloping her entire body, her Physical Body shiny and crystal clear, reaching its peak.

    Seeing Bai Shengyi release this move, many Supreme Saints outside the arena were stirred.

    "She, she, she actually used that move?"

 Chapter 628 - 628 Demon Fox

    "She, she, she actually used that move?"

    All the Supreme Saint Experts exchanged glances, a trace of something unusual rising in their hearts.

    "It seems this odd Fire Fox girl really has some skills, to have actually forced Bai Shengyi to use the Spirit Feather Divine Body Secret Art!"

    The many Supreme Saints were shocked, beginning to reassess Ji Huo''er, to be able to force Bai Shengyi to use a secret technique, this truly was something they had not considered.

    "No wonder she dares to target the Thirteenth Prince; it seems she does have some foundation."

    However, the many Supreme Saint Experts only marveled briefly, before each pondering their own thoughts.

    "But what a pity, she is going to die at the hands of little Bai girl."

    The Spirit Feather Divine Body Secret Art is an exclusive bloodline divine art to the Spirit Feather Physique, embedded deep within the bloodline of the divine body and would awaken on its own after reaching a certain age.

    By using this Secret Art, one can stimulate their own strength to the limit, exerting several times or even dozens of times the divine power.

    Of course, using this Secret Art also has certain side effects; one would fall into a weakened state lasting at least three days to as long as several tens of days, with their strength reduced to less than one-tenth of the usual.

    The journey to Mount Sumeru has only passed one-third, and she will be falling into a weakened state, which means she will no longer be able to seek other opportunities.

    However, obtaining this Abyssal Saint Fruit is worth it.

    All the Supreme Saint Experts thought silently, after all, even they were extremely envious of this Saint Fruit.

    Bai Shengyi''s aura was crazily rising, torrential murderous intent spilling out from her eyes, crushing countless bones within the cave into powder, a terrifying and horrifying sight.

    Originally a late-stage Immortal platform cultivator, her aura soared and she now seemed no less than a late-stage Dragon Transformation expert.

    The Order Divine Chains around her extended, filling the void, as if placed at the very edge of the world, where laws were chaotic.

    The lightning-woven Divine Chains slithered, blasting toward Ji Huo''er''s chest.

    Ji Huo''er''s face was tight, she could tell the other party had used some formidable secret technique, so she was cautiously responding.

    The next moment, when she collided with the Divine Chains, she immediately felt a mountain-toppling, ocean-turning divine power coming from them.

    "Bang!"

    Ji Huo''er was sent flying by this terrifying force, slamming hard against the stone wall.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    Ji Huo''er grimaced, the opponent''s divine power had surged by nearly ten times; this strike truly hurt.

    "Damn it! You''ve hurt me, and now I''m angry!"

    At this time, Ji Huo''er was thoroughly enraged, her little face filled with fury.

    "The anger of the weak is like the moon reflected in water, meaningless," Bai Shengyi, dressed in radiant white clothes, regal in her immortal bearing, already sure of her victory, looked down disdainfully at Ji Huo''er, her eyes full of contempt

    Speaking, Bai Shengyi once again made her move. She merged with the Spirit Sword, transforming into a blazing beam of divine light, slashing towards Ji Huo''er''s head.

    This strike was a Fatal Strike.

    "It seems there won''t be any surprises now. With little Bai girl employing the Spirit Feather Divine Body Secret Art, even a Dragon Transformation Realm expert coming here wouldn''t stand a chance."

    All the Supreme Saints watched the scene on the light screen, knowing that the dust was about to settle.

    Ji Huo''er''s youthful face showed an indignant expression.

    The next moment, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from her forehead as it split open.

    That golden divine light, mingled with the Thousand Souls Secret Art, was an incredibly powerful Spiritual Soul Secret Technique.

    The brilliant golden light, like the thunder from the Nine Heavens, appeared suddenly, striking Bai Shengyi.

    "Hm?" Bai Shengyi''s heart skipped a beat; she felt that within this golden light, there was a terrifying and mysterious power from Ancient Times reaching deep into her soul.

    In that moment, she felt like an ant looking up at a lofty mountain, insignificant and small.

    "This is a Spiritual Soul Secret Technique!" Bai Shengyi realized, her True Spirit wildly circulating, her Soul exploding in power, trying to withstand the strike.

    But the next moment, a beam of golden light pierced through her forehead, directly penetrating her Soul.

    Her Soul shattered, and Bai Shengyi, dead!

    Under a single beam of golden light, Bai Shengyi had no chance to resist, instantly killed, and everything seemed so abrupt.

    The Thousand Foxes Secret Technique is a Spiritual Soul Secret Technique, which, although powerful, is not easy to use to instantly kill someone at the same level with a Treasured Body.

    However, Ji Huo''er had integrated a strand of the Ancient Nine-Tails Fox''s Soul power into the Thousand Foxes Secret Technique.

    Originally, when she received the divine inheritance, this Divine Soul Fragment was not completely refined, and it would only be fully integrated as her strength and level progressed.

    Therefore, when she unleashed the Secret Technique just now, she merged it with the power of a strand of the Divine Soul Fragment.

    How terrifying is the power of the Ancient Divine Clan, even ten Bai Shengyis would be instantaneously killed.

    Ji Huo''er casually annihilated Bai Shengyi, and the turnaround was too swift.

    So much so that the Cultivators and Supreme Saints watching this battle from outside were still in a daze.

    "What happened?"

    "The girl Bai was suppressed by this bratty kid?!"

    All the Supreme Saint Experts were shocked.

    "No¡ª" Elder Bai was absolutely livid, his eyes bulging wide as he roared towards the sky.

    He was nearly grinding his yellow teeth to bits. "Damned fool, how dare you kill my granddaughter!"

    "Ahh! I will tear you to ten thousand pieces!"

    Although Elder Bai had many grandsons and granddaughters, Bai Shengyi, with her Spirit Feather Saint Body, was his favorite. Now, watching helplessly as his beloved granddaughter was slain before his eyes, and he was powerless to stop it, his rage and despair knew no bounds.

    "Could these people have a grudge with Heavenly Sword Gate? First Zhou Duo, then Bai Shengyi, both grandchildren of the elders from the Heavenly Sword Gate lineage." sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At this time, even some Cultivators began to speculate.

    However, the Cultivators had already determined that these individuals were not likely to survive.

    They had offended both the master of the Heavenly Sword Gate and Gold Branch.

    ...

    "Hmph, I warned you earlier not to provoke me, and you wouldn''t listen. Well, now look what has happened, you''ve gone and gotten yourself killed," Ji Huo''er pouted as she spoke. Although lively and prone to stirring up trouble, she did not enjoy killing.

    It was only when there was no other choice left that she resorted to her trump card, crushing her opponent with a single strike.

    Having said that, she strode toward the Spirit Fruit.

    But the next moment, another unexpected event occurred.

    Suddenly, a frail figure burst out from a dark corner deep underground and lunged toward the Saint Fruit.

    In the darkness, another creature was hiding. The terrifying and horrifying energy fluctuations from the battle had deterred it from coming out, opting to hide instead. Now that the dust had settled, it dared to snatch the Saint Fruit.

    "Hey, what is this thing, you also dare to compete for the Saint Fruit!" Ji Huo''er squawked, her reactions quick. She swiftly reached out with her hand and immediately caught the shadowy figure within her grasp.

    "Wow, so cute!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed as she got a clear look at what was in her hand.

    What she had caught was a black-furred fox, its fur gleaming, no larger than the size of a palm, with fur that was not yet fully grown, and one could even sense traces of moist blood on it ¨C quite clearly, this little fox had just been born.

 Chapter 629 - 629: Paradise Beyond the World

    This newly born little fox''s eyes shone like spiritual pearls, full of life and brilliance, and extremely adorable. It was caught by Ji Huo''er, with a timid light flickering in its eyes.

    "What a greedy foodie you are, daring to run out and snatch the Spirit Fruit just after being born!"

    Ji Huo''er cradled the little fox, which resembled a lump of coal, in her palm. Although she knew it probably couldn''t understand her, she still spoke to it with a smiling, self-amusing tone.

    "Lucky for you, you met me. If you met that ruthless woman, she would probably have slapped you away with one swing!"

    Ji Huo''er''s body contained the blood of the Fox Clan, which naturally made her feel a bit closer to this little fox.

    "Squeak squeak squeak¡ª"

    The coal-like little fox let out a series of piercing squeaks. It began trying to wriggle free from Ji Huo''er''s jade palm, but she playfully held on and wouldn''t let it escape.

    Eventually, the little fox poked its head out and kept calling towards a certain direction, its voice filled with anguish and urgency.

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    "Are you asking me to follow you?" Ji Huo''er seemed to understand the little fox''s intention, tilting her head in curiosity as she asked.

    "Squeak squeak squeak." The little fox made another series of noises, even anthropomorphically nodding its head.

    "No, I need to refine the Spirit Fruit. Otherwise, who knows which fellow will come and snatch it later." Ji Huo''er shook her head as she spoke.

    Saying this, she started walking towards the Spirit Fruit.

    "Squeak squeak squeak, squeak squeak squeak!" The closer Ji Huo''er got to the Spirit Fruit, the more anxious and agitated the little fox became, even going so far as to open its mouth and attempt to bite Ji Huo''er''s palm with its tiny milk teeth.

    Its appearance provoked a wave of pity from Ji Huo''er.

    "Ah, forget it. I''ll go see where you want to take me."

    "Big brother, do you know how many other cultivators are nearby, and whether someone might suddenly barge in?" Ji Huo''er, afraid that someone might get to the Spirit Fruit before her, asked coquettishly through the Sound Transmission Stone before leaving.

    Qinchuan''s soul covered the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land; he could see everyone''s movements within the radiant screen. Qinchuan took a glance and saw that within several miles of the cave where Ji Huo''er currently was, there were no other cultivators.

    After receiving confirmation, Ji Huo''er gave a pat on the little coal ball-like fox''s head.

    "Let''s go. Where do you want to take me?"

    "Squeak!"

    The little fox seemed to understand Ji Huo''er''s words, its cries now filled with cheer.

    Ji Huo''er put the little fox down on the ground and let it lead the way in front.

    Free from Ji Huo''er''s demon claws, the little fox''s eyes first shone as it eyed the Spirit Fruit, which was within arm''s reach. After lingering for a while and taking another glance at Ji Huo''er,

    It seemed to realize it had no chance of snatching the Spirit Fruit from this woman''s hands. With reluctance, it withdrew its gaze and, like a rolling black ball, hopped and bounded back to where it had been hiding.

    Although Ji Huo''er had previously reached the depths of the cave, this area was riddled with towering rocks and complex terrain, with many passages spreading out in every direction.

    Ji Huo''er followed the little fox, winding through countless strangely shaped passageways and rocks, only to see the little fox suddenly bolt in front of her.

    It actually charged straight at a stone wall that was as smooth as polished bronze.

    "Hey, what are you doing!" Ji Huo''er cried out in alarm; the cave was full of Prohibitions and Laws, and recklessly touching these unknown places could lead to mild injury or even to your soul being scattered. Even she did not dare to move recklessly.

    She was about to make a move to catch the little fox.

    Just then, Qinchuan''s authoritative voice came from the Sound Transmission Stone, "Don''t move, let it go!"

    Ji Huo''er then withdrew her Divine Skills.

    The little fox moved like lightning, turning into a black furball, and suddenly slammed into the smooth stone wall.

    The scene I feared, where it would hit the wall and end up with a bloody head, didn''t happen.

    Instead, when the little fox hit the stone wall, the originally smooth wall suddenly rippled with waves.

    It was like a serene lake surface disturbed by a thrown stone, with holy light spreading and ripples swirling as wave after wave spread across the wall.

    "Eh, there''s actually a passage here!"

    Ji Huo''er was surprised. Prohibition Laws covered the stone wall, and ordinary people dared not touch it casually. If the little fox hadn''t led the way, she would have been unable to find it.

    Seeing the little fox disappear behind the stone wall, Ji Huo''er didn''t hesitate and also followed, slamming into the wall.

    As her body entered the stone wall, Ji Huo''er could feel a slight resistance, as if entering water, the sensation was quite peculiar.

    After a dizzying moment, Ji Huo''er found that she had arrived in a valley.

    In the valley, birds sang, and flowers bloomed, full of vitality. In the center of the valley there was a lake with rising Immortal Mist, its surface was as green as jade. Around the shore, various kinds of spiritual medicines grew, none of them of a low age.

    This was indeed a scene of a hidden sanctuary.

    Just a moment ago, she was in an abyssal cave, shrouded in darkness, but upon arrival here, the sudden openness felt almost unreal.

    The little fox ran towards the lake at the center of the valley.

    Ji Huo''er looked in the direction it ran, and suddenly saw at the edge of the lake lay a black fox over three feet long, quietly lying there.

    "Indeed, a descendant of the Demon Fox Ancestor!"

    Outside Mount Sumeru, Elder Fu Hu had been watching Ji Huo''er''s every move. When he first saw the little black fox, he suspected it was a descendant of the Demon Fox Ancestor.

    He wanted to remind Ji Huo''er not to proceed further. Getting a Spirit Fruit was already an enormous resource, but sadly he didn''t have a Sound Transmission Stone to contact her.

    Now, seeing the adult Demon Fox, he was certain¡ªit was the Demon Fox.

    "It seems this Demon Fox has been seriously injured?" In the next moment, Elder Fu Hu clearly saw the state of the adult Demon Fox and thought to himself.

    By then, Ji Huo''er had also noticed something was wrong with the Demon Fox.

    The grass around the fox was stained bright red with fresh blood. Its chest to its abdomen was slashed open by some sharp blade, blood gushing continuously, dyeing the black fur a somber red.

    Its eyes were still open, but there was no longer any light within, the eyes cloudy, it seemed on the verge of death.

    "This big fellow must have been in a fierce battle with other creatures," Ji Huo''er immediately thought. The trail of beast corpses they encountered upon entering the cave must have been the work of this creature.

    "It looks like she''s the ruler of this place, but because of pregnancy, her strength was greatly reduced, and other creatures took the opportunity to grievously wound her. That''s why she hid here, to give birth," Ji Huo''er conjectured as she observed the scene.

    Because of giving birth, it transferred all of its vitality to the little one, renouncing the chance to live itself to ensure the survival of its offspring.

    "So, you little one, you weren''t stealing the Spirit Fruit just out of greed, but to save your mother," Ji Huo''er murmured to herself.

 Chapter 630 - 630: Little Coal Ball

    Ji Huo''er finally realized that when she had been outside the cave, she distinctly felt a presence calling out to her.

    She had thought it was something behind the array, but once she opened the array and saw the Saint Fruit, that strange feeling vanished without a trace.

    She even suspected it was an illusion; only now did she understand that the call had come from a weak bloodline connection with her own clan.

    Ji Huo''er was born in human form, but what couldn''t be erased was the blood of the Fox Clan that still flowed in her veins.

    That was why she felt such a strong sensation.

    "Squeak, squeak, squeak¡ª"

    The little fox came to the side of the adult fox''s body, nudging it while letting out a pitiful cry.

    Though it was newly born and did not understand what death meant, the sight of its mother in such a state was deeply distressing.

    "Big brother..." Ji Huo''er felt a sudden pang in her heart, softly calling out.

    "Should we save it?"

    Ji Huo''er had long known that within Mount Sumeru, suppressed were demons who had done unforgivable evils. Although these creatures now seemed harmless, once fully recovered, there was no telling how ferocious and evil they would become.

    Yet, seeing the little fox in such a state stirred something deep within her, the connection of their shared bloodline.

    She wasn''t sure whether she should save this demon fox.

    "It has willingly given up its life; even if you wanted to save it, you can''t," Qin Chuan''s Divine Sense transmitted his voice through the Sound Transmission Stone.

    "These creatures are the offspring of demons; as their power grows, they will be suppressed by the Buddhist Law of Mount Sumeru. The stronger they are, the heavier the suppression they will feel, and the greater their suffering will be.

    Death, for them, is actually a form of release."

    In truth, Qin Chuan had countless methods to save the demon fox, a single Divine Pill would be enough.

    But the demon fox had given birth to its offspring and decided to voluntarily give up its life to no longer endure the suppression of the Buddhist Law. Qin Chuan was helpless in this matter; he couldn''t presumptuously decide to release these demons from Mount Sumeru.

    Doing so would harm even more people.

    Upon hearing this, Ji Huo''er also took a deep breath. With a soft heart, she had found it incredibly difficult to make a move during her battle with Bai Shengyi; she had only acted in the end out of necessity. If she had to stand by and watch death without helping, she didn''t know how much guilt she would feel.

    At that moment, the demon fox also saw Ji Huo''er. A profound light erupted from its eyes, and a glint of lucidity flickered through its cloudy gaze.

    With the last bit of its strength, the demon fox nudged the coal-like little demon fox toward Ji Huo''er.

    "Do you want me to take care of this little one?" Ji Huo''er asked curiously.

    A glimmer of understanding flashed again in the demon fox''s eyes, as if it were answering Ji Huo''er. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although the Fox Clan bloodline in Ji Huo''er was extremely weak, and she no longer bore any resemblance to the Fox Clan, it could sense that Ji Huo''er came from the same ancient lineage as itself.

    There''s a saying that a dying person''s words are kind, and the cry of a bird facing death is sorrowful. Knowing it was about to die, the last thing the demon fox wanted was for Ji Huo''er, the human embodying a trace of the Fox Clan''s bloodline, to care for its child.

    "Alas, this little one is too pitiable, orphaned as soon as it was born. I can''t simply stand by and watch it die," Ji Huo''er said to herself after a brief internal struggle.

    She then stroked the demon fox''s head and whispered, "Don''t worry, I will take it out of here, ensure it doesn''t suffer any longer in this place."

    The demon fox seemed to understand Ji Huo''er''s words, as a drop of crystal-clear liquid slid from the corner of its eye.

    Afterward, the demon fox suddenly raised a claw and pointed towards the direction of the lake.

    Its appearance clearly indicated to Ji Huo''er that this lake was anything but simple.

    "Are you saying there''s a treasure in the center of this lake?" Ji Huo''er''s eyes lit up with excitement as she pointed to the azure waters that seemed enshrouded in Immortal Mist, asking curiously.

    Only then did she take a careful look around at this world, noting how different it was from the environment inside the cave, as it was a Mustard Seed Space created by a great power beneath Demon Mountain.

    In such a space, it was not surprising to find treasures contained within.

    However, when she turned to look at the demon fox again, it had already ceased to live, with only a single claw still pointing straight at the center of the lake.

    A Divine Level rank beast had perished in this way.

    "This guy must have been worried that I''d treat its child badly, and left all the treasures and Spiritual Medicine it gathered throughout its life for this lady!" she thought glumly.

    She then picked up the little fox, and while looking into its large, bright, and shining eyes said, "Since you''re following me from now on, I''ve got to give you a name."

    "Considering your pitch-black appearance, let''s just call you Little Coal Ball," Ji Huo''er said with a grin, evidently not skilled at naming.

    She did not dive into the lake to search for treasures right away but found a place to give the deceased demon fox a simple burial. The little fox kept wailing around the mound of dirt until its voice was hoarse and it couldn''t make a sound anymore. Only then did Ji Huo''er pick it up and tuck it into her arms, where it fell into a deep sleep.

    After finishing all this, she retraced her steps to the place where she had found the saintly fruit.

    This time, without the slightest hesitation and no one else to disrupt her, she plucked the saintly fruit and swallowed it, then she sat down to begin refining it in meditation.

    Seeing Ji Huo''er refining the saintly fruit directly, the many Supreme Saints outside Mount Sumeru also felt a pang of agony, cursing angrily.

    "This damn girl, such a waste of heaven''s gifts!"

    "Such a piece of saintly fruit actually refined by her, truly a pity!"

    Qinchuan, seeing this, did not continue to disturb Ji Huo''er. This was her chance; with the refining of this saintly fruit, she had enough to break through to the Dragon Transformation Realm.

    Qinchuan swept the area with his Divine Sense and discovered that Ye Shiyi, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Xuanji, the three of them, each had their own opportunities.

    Ye Shiyi''s strength had made rapid progress, breaking through from the First Layer of Meridian Opening to the Second Layer.

    Ling Xian''er had also found a Blessed Land, containing terrifying Ancient Divine Intent. She was comprehending the Buddhist Law and the Way contained within, and it wouldn''t be long before she too could break through.

    Only Ye Xuanji, who had just recently broken through to the Late Stage of Great Saint, showed no signs of a breakthrough in his Realm.

    However, his Soul had undergone earth-shattering changes and now was not inferior to the Soul of an ordinary Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage powerhouse, and even capable of rivaling those at the Supreme Saint Late Stage.

    This was the terrifying aspect of Mount Sumeru.

    Lastly, Qinchuan saw Jiang Youwei, who initially kept ingratiating himself with Qinchuan and his group. He had great luck and had also found a Spirit Fruit.

    If he refined it immediately, he could break through to saint immediately. However, he chose not to refine it right away, continuing to explore within Mount Sumeru instead.

    Qinchuan withdrew his Divine Sense, no longer paying attention to the situation in Mount Sumeru.

    Within this single day, his Realm Cultivation had soared from the Early Stage of Dragon Transformation to the Peak of the Late Stage. Now, he began his formal breakthrough to the Saint Realm.

    Although the breakthrough process was well-rehearsed in his heart, he still needed to be cautious.

 Chapter 631 - 631: Gathering Together

    Because the rules of this expedition to Mount Sumeru had changed, and the number of people entering had increased,

    within Mount Sumeru, conflicts continuously arose among cultivators. With thousands entering, in just a short day, due to encounters with demonic beasts and fratricide, already more than five hundred cultivators had fallen.

    All were unaware that when these cultivators fell, their True Spirits, after drifting out of Mount Sumeru, were not absorbed by the Reincarnation Land but instead floated towards the directions of the eight Ghost Peaks where they had originally lived.

    Following the entry of these True Spirits into the Ghost Peaks, the leaves of the locust trees in front of the mountain peaks also began to transform. The originally lush, green leaves and branches, as if tainted with fresh blood, gradually turned blood-red.

    At the same time, many cultivators and Supreme Saint Experts also failed to notice that beneath the eight sacred mountains and this plain, wisps of black mist were entwining. This ribbon-like black fog under the earth connected the eight Ghost Peaks, slowly merging into one.

    ...

    On the second day of the expedition to Mount Sumeru, Ji Huo''er spent it in contemplative cultivation.

    After an entire day, the colorful glow and Buddhist rune light circulating around Ji Huo''er gradually dimmed, and the Great Dao Laws surged around her.

    Ji Huo''er abruptly opened her eyes, her gaze as sharp as lightning, sparkling with keen brilliance.

    "Dragon Transformation Realm Intermediate Stage, reached!"

    The effect of this Sacred Fruit really was tremendous, not only strengthening her Soul but also allowing her to refine a portion of the Divine Fragments remaining within her Sea of Consciousness.

    The powerful Divine Power and the medicinal strength of the Sacred Fruit resonated within her body, enabling her to break through one major and one minor realm in succession.

    Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er were unaware that just as they were making their breakthrough, an event that shook everyone had occurred in Mount Sumeru.

    That day, within the space of Mount Sumeru, a golden portal appeared above everyone''s heads. To the left and right of the portal, golden and black mists rose, creating an air of mystery and eeriness.

    The portal stood aloft in the void, and every cultivator on the ground, be they of the Meridian Opening Realm or Supreme Saint Experts, saw the huge portal above their heads.

    People went through the portal and arrived directly at that utopian space.

    Originally, Fu Hu, with great care and planning, hoped to separate the experts of different levels. However, after people went through the portal, they started to gather in the same space.

    And all this was still unknown to Ji Huo''er.

    After getting up, Ji Huo''er returned to that utopian space established by the Demon Fox.

    "Oh?"

    "Why have so many people suddenly come?"

    Ji Huo''er passed through the stone wall and appeared in this Mustard Seed Space.

    She immediately realized that the original silent and vast valley was now incredibly lively.

    Countless cultivators descended upon this world, searching for fortunes and treasures of heaven and earth, plucking the grasses and plants in the valley clean, devastating the tranquil and beautiful valley like a swarm of locusts passing through.

    In the distance, cultivators bombarded the continuous mountain ranges, seemingly trying to break them open to see if treasures were buried within.

    "This fresh and shallow mound of dirt must surely have something buried here!"

    Just then, a middle-aged man in the late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm discovered the mound of earth where Ji Huo''er had buried the Demon Fox the day before and exclaimed with joy.

    "Quick, dig it up and see!"

    Two cultivators carrying Spirit Swords, clearly disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate, approached eagerly.

    As they spoke, one of the Heavenly Sword Gate disciples formed swords with his fingers, unleashing Daoist Divine Abilities at the burial mound.

    "Chichi¡ª" The demon fox lay in Ji Huo''er''s arms, and seeing this scene, it cried out anxiously.

    Ji Huo''er was also extremely angry at the actions of these cultivators.

    From her mouth, she spat out a ball of Divine Fire, the flames fierce and splendid, rushing towards the three, shattering the Heavenly Sword Gate disciple''s divine skills in an instant.

    "Hmm?"

    The intense flames released a brilliant light, and the tremendous energy exploded, blasting the three cultivators who had gathered together to dig up the grave into an awkward retreat.

    "Who is it? Are you courting death?"

    The three cultivators, singed by Ji Huo''er''s ball of Divine Fire, had several large holes burned into their clothing and singed hair, looked over in fury.

    "Where did this little girl with yellow hair come from, daring to strike at us?"

    Their eyes glinted fiercely as they gave up on digging up the grave in front of them and instead surrounded Ji Huo''er.

    "Can''t you see that this is a grave?"

    Ji Huo''er stood tall and proud, her gaze steady and defiant as she puffingly asked.

    "Hmph, so what if it''s a grave?" The Heavenly Sword Gate disciple who had taken action snorted coldly, "Not to mention some nameless grave, even if it were the Great Emperor''s Tomb, we''d enter if we wanted. What''s it to you?"

    "Hehe, girl, I see you''re quite worked up. Could it be that someone you know is buried inside this tomb?" said another cultivator with a laugh.

    "To me, it seems like this grave was prepared for her," the first cultivator who had taken action said coldly.

    "Let''s all go together and take care of this girl who doesn''t know her place first."

    No sooner had he spoken than the last one said, "Wait, I remember who she is now. She''s from the main sect."

    "Hmm? This girl is from the main sect?" The two who were about to take action looked at the last person, confused.

    They were not Zhou Duo, and they didn''t have such a strong aversion to the main sect, nor were they willing to commit fratricide.

    "This girl is a maid from the side of that waste Thirteenth Prince from the main sect!" The last disciple explained, having seen Ji Huo''er from a distance before.

    "She''s one of those four infamous waste cultivators of the Chen Grade Level?"

    Hearing this, the other two cultivators exchanged glances, their anger somewhat diminished, a smile forcing its way onto their faces.

    They were all too familiar with the Thirteenth Prince and his three underlings.

    "Nevertheless, she''s just a maid. The Thirteenth Prince''s reputation took a dive after his trip to Mount Sumeru, and surely the main sect won''t devote much effort to cultivate him in the future, so killing his maid would hardly matter." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The two cultivators, who had hesitated a little earlier out of caution for a fellow sect member, spoke up again and approached Ji Huo''er.

    "What do you think you''re doing?" Ji Huo''er, standing with her head held high, said stubbornly, "I was wrong to act hastily when I saw you digging that grave earlier, I can give you an Elixir to heal your injuries."

    Ji Huo''er was lively and loved moving around, enjoyed hunting fierce beasts, and was keen on sparring, but she did not like killing people.

    She could tell that these people had murder in their eyes and once a fight started, it would be hard to avoid casualties. Moreover, since she had no grudges with them, she was not keen on fighting.

    However, her words only made the three of them think that she was showing fear.

    "Hmph, you realize you''re scared now? Too late!" The middle-aged man in the Intermediate Stage of Dragon Transformation glared fiercely.

    Because he was the first to dig at the grave, Ji Huo''er''s Divine Fire had exploded on him, and half of his hair was burned, igniting a blazing rage in his heart.

 Chapter 632 - 632: Renewed Conflict

    "You really should not provoke me, if I can''t beat you, I will lose control of my power, and I''ll end up killing you,"

    Ji Huo''er stuffed the little coal ball that poked its head out of her bosom back in and took a step backward, seriously warning them once again.

    "You scoundrel."

    Ji Huo''er''s words were true¡ªif she saw that ordinary power couldn''t suppress the opponent, she would definitely use the Thousand Foxes Secret Technique. Once this secret technique was deployed, it would bring forth the Divine Intent of the Divine Soul Fragment within her soul. Once the Divine Intent was released, she would be unbeatable within her realm, leaving ten out of ten unharmed. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In fact, Ji Huo''er was completely overthinking it. Her even match with Bai Shengyi was solely because of Bai Shengyi''s truly extraordinary talent. If it weren''t for Ji Huo''er''s inheritance from the divine, Bai Shengyi''s Spirit Feather Physique could have even overwhelmed her, which is why Ji Huo''er had exchanged blow for blow with her.

    But these few men in front of her didn''t require her full strength to suppress.

    Ji Huo''er kindly reminded them, but to the ears of the three men, the message was entirely different.

    What do you mean you can''t beat them and you''ll lose control of your energy and kill them?

    At this moment, the three cultivators were incredibly angry.

    "This bratty girl, truly arrogant!"

    The cultivator at the late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm clenched his teeth tightly, his voice deep and chilling.

    "Die!"

    The three cultivators'' Sword Qi surged like a rainbow, their figures lively. The Sword Qi, like a curtain of rain made manifest, filled with dazzling divine light, densely swept toward Ji Huo''er.

    "Hiss!"

    Ji Huo''er spat out a ball of fiery red essence. Flames soared to the sky, and the Divine Skill''s might shook heaven and earth.

    With crackling sounds rising continuously one after another, dense Sword Qi shattered like fragile jade upon touching these divine flames, turning into a myriad of Sword Qi fragments upon the ground.

    The might of the divine flames remained undiminished, sweeping over the three men with unstoppable and unmatched force. The three talented disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate were sent flying as if struck by a mountain peak, spitting out blood that stained the sky.

    The three men were directly swept away, crashing into the deep earth with a loud thud.

    Upon hitting the ground face-first, they were in a completely disheveled state.

    "What the heck? What kind of monster is this? A breath of Essence Qi blew the three of us so far away?"

    Their minds went blank, unable to comprehend how they could have been defeated in the blink of an eye.

    On the other hand, Ji Huo''er wore a look of curious amazement, disbelievingly glanced at her fist, and uttered a sentence that made the three men spit blood again.

    " Huh? When did I become so strong?"

    The faces of the three men flushed with shame. How could this little girl not know her own strength?

    "Her aside comment is clearly mocking us for being too weak!"

    It was humiliation, blatant humiliation, and the three truly wished they could swallow Ji Huo''er whole right then and there.

    As a matter of fact, Ji Huo''er had broken through consecutively. This was her first strike after entering the Dragon Transformation Realm, and she indeed had yet to gauge the strength of her blow.

    Initially, she simply wanted to defeat the three men, but to her surprise, a simple use of a Divine Skill had already sent the three cultivators flying.

    Ji Huo''er and her group''s conflict resulted in terrifying divine fires and energies bursting out in all directions.

    "How dare you, who do you think you are to injure people from my Heavenly Sword Gate?"

    Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

    A violent voice boomed out of nowhere, and a terrifying pressure headed straight for Ji Huo''er''s head.

    A Supreme Saint Early Stage Expert!

    This terrifying pressure was indeed that of a Supreme Saint Early Stage expert.

    Ji Huo''er immediately felt as if a towering divine peak were bearing down upon her, the dreadful aura making it difficult for her to breathe.

    "Are you from the Xuanhuang Sect or the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, daring to lay hands on the people of my Heavenly Sword Gate right under my nose?"

    The incoming person possessed an ethereal demeanor, with silver hair and a Spirit Sword on his back, a wine gourd slung across his waist. In such attire, he distinctly resembled an ascetic Sword Immortal.

    He was none other than the Third Elder of the earthly path lineage of the Heavenly Sword Gate¡ªLi Cunxian.

    "Third Elder, save us!"

    Upon seeing the newcomer, the three Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators scrambled towards Li Cunxian as if seeing their savior, limping along.

    "Third Elder, this girl is a maidservant of the thirteenth prince of our main Sect. She practiced some kind of sorcery and managed to defeat us."

    "Oh? She''s from the main Sect?" Li Cunxian glanced at Ji Huo''er, as if recalling something.

    Being able to suppress three Dragon Transformation Realm cultivators in one move demonstrated lofty talent. Even within the main Sect, she should be no ordinary person, but no matter how he tried to remember, he couldn''t recall ever having seen this girl.

    He shook his head shortly thereafter, no longer pondering. The main Sect was so vast that he had not even met the thirteenth prince, let alone one of his maidservants.

    "However, is your main Sect not being too overbearing? A mere maidservant of the thirteenth prince dares to move against an Inner Sect Disciple of our branch Sect? If I don''t teach you a lesson today, won''t the main Sect of the Heavenly Sword Gate ride roughshod over us, the five major branch Sects, in the future?"

    Others might not know, but Li Cunxian was aware that whether it was the Heavenly Sword Gate, the Xuanhuang Sect or the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, their several branch Sects weren''t truly separate from their main Sects by any meaningful distinction.

    Instead, it was the situation formed through the grand Sects of the Heavenly Mountain Domain devouring each other to grow stronger.

    Although the five branch Sects were both nominally and in strength a notch below the main Sect, it didn''t mean they could be arbitrarily manipulated by the main Sect.

    "Suppressed!"

    As he spoke, Li Cunxian''s Sword Qi was splendid, a bright blue Light Sword condensed in the void, releasing a terrifying pressure as it slashed towards Ji Huo''er''s head from above.

    After all, Li Cunxian was a Supreme Saint expert. His sword did not contain a killing intent; he merely intended to lightly punish and give Ji Huo''er a little lesson.

    "Old fart, you really are shameless, at your old age, to actually make a move against this young lady!"

    Ji Huo''er, locked on by the Divine Sword, faced pressure from the Supreme Saint expert that was no ordinary matter; it was not something she could resist at her mere Dragon Transformation Realm.

    Her body was rooted to the spot, unable to move, but her spirit was unyielding, wishing she could leap up and curse in fury.

    "Humph, no matter what you say, it''s useless. To lay hands on one''s own Sect members should be met with punishment."

    Li Cunxian said indifferently, aloofly.

    The Sword Qi was like a rainbow, the divine radiance soaring to the sky.

    Just as the Spirit Sword was about to suppress Ji Huo''er, suddenly, a split opened in the distance within the void, and a streak of purple light burst forth from the crack.

    This divine radiance seemed as if it came from beyond the heavens; the Great Dao Laws, under its overbearing purple glow, turned into tangible Runes that continuously flickered within the void.

    "Bang!"

    The divine light arrived in an instant: the seemingly boundless Sword Qi collided with the divine radiance, creating an earth-shattering roar.

    The Sword Qi shattered, the pressure dissipated.

    Ji Huo''er immediately leapt up excitedly and shouted toward the distance.

    "Grandfather Xuan Ji! Grandfather Xuan Ji!"

    Naturally, Ji Huo''er recognized that this brilliant divine light was none other than Ye Xuanji''s Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil spell.

    At the same time, a serene voice sounded from beyond the horizon, entering the ears of everyone present.

 Chapter 633 - 633 Suppression

    "Even as a Supreme Saint at the Early Stage, it is quite shameful to lay hands on a junior, don''t you care about your own reputation at all!"

    Ye Xuanji''s ethereal and indifferent voice came from beyond the horizon.

    "What happened?"

    This paradise had already gathered quite a number of cultivators, but everyone was focused on treasure hunting, and the conflict between Ji Huo''er and the three cultivators had not caught anyone''s attention.

    At this moment, Ye Xuanji intercepted the attack of the Supreme Saint Expert, and terrifying energy erupted all around, instantly attracting the attention of countless cultivators.

    They saw three figures shooting over from the distant void.

    It was none other than Ye Xuanji, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Shiyi.

    Today, a mysterious gateway had emerged in Mount Sumeru, and after the three of them entered, it was not long before they encountered each other.

    "Senior sister, Grandpa Xuanji, I''m here!!" Ji Huo''er waved her little hands, dancing and shouting joyfully.

    "Who are you? This is an internal affair of the Heavenly Sword Gate," Li Cunxian said with deep eyes and pride.

    His implication was clear, although he was not from the main sect, this was still a matter for the Heavenly Sword Gate, and he suggested that cultivators from the Xuanhuang Sect and Spirit Dragon Holy Land should not interfere casually.

    "Ridiculous, this young friend and I are of the same path, how can I allow you to insult him?" Ye Xuanji said indifferently.

    "Who are these three? With Cultivation Level at the Great Saint Late Stage, how dare they confront Daoist Li Cunxian?" As the two sides exchanged verbal jabs, their auras clashed in the void, lightning exploding in the sky, with the invisible pressure from neither party yielding.

    The many onlooking cultivators began to retreat; they did not wish to be struck by the pressurizing force of the two top experts. Even minor contact could result in being shattered to pieces.

    "Oh? You''re also from the main sect?" Li Cunxian''s face was frosty as he spoke, "If that''s the case, then this person must be the rumored Thirteenth Young Master, right?" Lightning flickered in Li Cunxian''s eyes as he stared intently at Ye Shiyi.

    Although Li Cunxian had heard of the Thirteenth Young Master before, he knew that the young master had a terrible reputation, one that was completely detestable, so he had never bothered to acknowledge him and naturally would not recognize the Thirteenth Young Master.

    "Are they those wastes determined by the Blood Stone to be at the end of the Chen-grade Level¡ªthe Thirteenth Young Master?"

    As soon as Li Cunxian spoke these words, everyone''s gaze converged on Ye Shiyi.

    The notorious title of the Heavenly Sword Gate was too prominent.

    The many cultivators who had entered Mount Sumeru knew of the Thirteenth Young Master as well as the four Chen-grade Level wastes.

    Their notoriety even surpassed that of the five geniuses determined to be at the Heavenly Character Level.

    "No, he is not the Thirteenth Young Master!"

    Just then, suddenly, a crisp voice rose sharply, crying out loudly.

    A handsome and spirited young man flew through the sky and landed in the center of the crowd, pointing his sword at Ji Huo''er and the others.

    "I am Liu Ruoli of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s main sect. I have had several encounters with the Thirteenth Young Master, and this fellow is definitely not the Thirteenth Young Master." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Ruoli frowned and rebuked Ye Xuanji and the others, "Who exactly are you? Why are you using the Thirteenth Young Master''s name?"

    Liu Ruoli''s sudden appearance surprised the onlooking crowd once again.

    "What? This fellow is not the Thirteenth Young Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate?"

    "If he is not the Thirteenth Young Master, then who are they?"

    Among the cultivators, one frowned and said, "Something''s not right. We came up the mountain with the Thirteenth Young Master, and he indeed is the Thirteenth Young Master!"

    Li Cunxian''s eyes shone brightly as his gaze towards Ye Xuanji and others changed.

    He immediately thought of a possibility.

    The Thirteenth Young Master had been switched out! Of course, there was another possibility, that this Liu Ruoli was an imposter deliberately framing the Thirteenth Young Master and his company.

    "Hehe, indeed, I am not a member of the Heavenly Sword Gate. As for the Thirteenth Young Master you speak of, we had no intention of laying hands on him.

    But he acted arrogantly and tyrannically, quick to command his subordinates to suppress and kill the Young Master. I have already sent him on the road to the Netherworld. By now, he has probably entered the cycle of reincarnation, embarking on his next life."

    Seeing their identities exposed, Ye Xuanji did not refute anything and straightforwardly admitted to it.

    Li Cunxian was visibly vibrant, originally thinking that Liu Ruoli and the Thirteenth Young Master''s group would engage in a dispute, but to his surprise, Ye Xuanji admitted it generously.

    "What the heck, these guys have some nerve, to actually dare to impersonate the Thirteenth Young Master of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s main sect?!"

    The surrounding crowd was shocked, a torrent of astonishment roiling within them.

    "These guys are done for. There are countless disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate around, and although there''s a rift between the main and sub-sects, they are nominally from the same sect. How could the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate let them live."

    Among them, cultivators from the Xuanhuang Sect and the Spirit Dragon Holy Land were discussing fervently, each expressing their opinion.

    "Hmph, there''s no need for us to take action. Elder Li Cunxian alone is more than enough to suppress these audacious culprits."

    The numerous disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate were also extremely angry. At this moment, without distinction between the main and sub-sects, they shared a common enemy and thus expressed their feelings.

    "That is true. Elder Li Cunxian has reached the early stage of Supreme Saint, and among these four, the highest is only at the Great Saint Late Stage of Cultivation Level. To suppress them would be a piece of cake."

    Many cultivators echoed in agreement.

    Between a Supreme Saint and a Great Saint lies a vast chasm; in their hearts, they had already pronounced death sentences for Ye Xuanji and his group.

    "This grand event at Mount Sumeru is the affair of our three great sects. Since you are an outsider impersonating the Thirteenth Young Master and intruding here, you have committed a capital offense. Now that I have discovered you, I shall act in place of the Law Enforcement Elder today and judge the crimes you have committed."

    Speaking thus, Li Cunxian formed his fingers into a sword, recited the Oral Incantation, and unsheathed the Spirit Sword. The Spirit Sword glimmered with electric brilliance, flickering with purple light.

    The Spirit Sword transformed into a dazzling ray of light, slashing towards Ye Xuanji.

    Since Ye Xuanji and the rest were not fellow sect members of the Heavenly Sword Gate, Li Cunxian had no concerns about repercussions, and his move was lethal.

    This Spirit Sword was a Supreme Dao Artifact; every strike gathered the surrounding Spiritual Energy to form a terrifying sword blade.

    The sword''s radiance was magnificent, the skies were lit up, and the world shook intensely.

    With a slash, countless Spiritual Energy illusions of Spirit Swords scattered in the void, like a rain curtain spreading across the sky, luminous with relentless strength and sharpness.

    "Hmph, petty skills, you dare to be arrogant before me."

    Ye Xuanji snorted coldly, waved his hand, and a crystalline Palm Imprint descended from the heavens.

    This Palm Imprint shrouded the skies, manifesting in the void like a towering Divine Peak, exuding an unmatched and formidable presence.

    The Palm Imprint, like a mountain, crushed down mightily. Sword Qi shattered, and countless Dao Artifact-generated Spirit Swords that collided with the Palm Imprint cracked, then vanished into nothingness.

    With one palm strike, he broke through layers of resistance, and then with a loud "bang," the mountainous peak pressed down, and Li Cunxian''s body exploded in the air, his blood scattering across the sky.

    "What?!"

 Chapter 634 - 634: 634 Shocking All Sides

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    Ye Xuanji made his move without any reserve, unleashing his mightiest strike.

    The conflict between the two parties erupted swiftly, and just as quickly, it ended.

    From the moment Li Cunxian made his move to the point where Ye Xuanji suppressed him with the methods of thunder, everything happened in the blink of an eye. Cultivators above the level of saints could clearly discern what had occurred, but many cultivators below that level had no chance to comprehend the events that unfolded in this corner of the world.

    Silence!

    A deathly silence! In that instant, all the cultivators gasped in shock.

    A Great Saint Late Stage suppressed a Supreme Saint Early Stage expert.

    Though not impossible, battling across ranks would typically consume a significant amount of energy, even if one could overpower the opponent.

    For Ye Xuanji to kill with a single move was a rarity, even among cultivators of the same realm.

    This was a profoundly shocking and terrifying revelation to everyone.

    "How could a Great Saint Late Stage be so powerful?"

    "It must be that Daoist Li Cunxian was careless!" At this time, someone whispered in the crowd.

    "Yes, it must be because Daoist Li Cunxian was careless." Once this was suggested, everyone began to consider it.

    For a Great Saint Late Stage cultivator to suppress a Supreme Saint Early Stage like that was simply inconceivable!

    "Damned fools, who dares to kill my brother!" Just then, from beyond the heavens, a furious roar suddenly erupted.

    A fiery-red figure shot from the sky at an alarming speed, exuding a terrifying presence akin to an ancient fire deity, roaring through the air.

    The person approached incredibly fast, one moment thousands of miles away, and the next, he had descended upon the area, towering above Ji Huo''er and the others, his eyes ablaze with fire.

    "It''s Elder Li Cunxuan!"

    A disciple of the Heavenly Sword Gate recognized the newcomer and exclaimed with excitement.

    These individuals had not only impersonated the thirteenth prince but had also killed Daoist Li Cunxian, constituting a blatant provocation and affront to the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "With Elder Li Cunxuan also here, these people are doomed," the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate glared at Ye Xuanji''s party, seething with hatred.

    Li Cunxuan was Li Cunxian''s elder brother. Although his cultivation was only at the level of the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage, just one small realm above Daoist Li Cunxian,

    Elder Li Cunxuan, however, possessed the legendary Badao Sacred Body.

    The Badao Sacred Body was an incredibly strong constitution, capable of shattering a continent with a single punch when fully cultivated, truly terrifying.

    By now, not only the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate recognized Li Cunxuan, but so did the powerful members of the Xuanhuang Sect and the Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s sub-sects.

    Because this Li Cunxuan was recognized by the Blood Stone as one of those at the Heavenly Character Level.

    "Elder Li Cunxuan, these scoundrels killed our sect''s thirteenth prince outside and then used his identity to infiltrate this place. When exposed by us, they became enraged and killed Daoist Li Cunxian in their shame and anger!" Liu Ruoli cried out loudly, her voice filled with sorrow and fury.

    "Scoundrels, meet your end!"

    Overcome with rage after learning the truth from Liu Ruoli, Li Cunxuan bellowed.

    Li Cunxuan raised his palm, and eight Spirit Swords materialized within it, each in different colors: purple, silver-white, golden yellow. Each Spirit Sword was enveloped in misty clouds and auspicious vapor.

    These eight Spirit Swords were a set of Supreme Dao Artifacts refined by an emperor, forged from the spinal bones of fierce beasts from eight different races, each imbued with terrifying ferocity.

    With a shake of his large hand, he unleashed all eight Spirit Swords, which bobbed and weaved around him.

    The Spirit Swords seemed sentient, as if the souls of the fierce beasts within them were alive, and around the swords transformed into huge, fearsome creatures.

    There was the four-clawed Earth Dragon that soared through the heavens, and the White Tiger that guarded the mountain forests, fierce in appearance, howling as it looked upwards.

    ```

    "Kill!"

    Li Cunxuan let out a thunderous shout that resonated through the void.

    "Three little juniors, step back."

    Ye Xuanji was now fully alert. He could tell that Li Cunxuan''s strength far surpassed Li Cunxian''s from just before, and he couldn''t afford to be careless, so he immediately told Ji Huo''er and the others to retreat.

    Hearing this, Ji Huo''er and the others didn''t dare to be reckless and escaped far into the distance.

    "Hmph, let this old man see for himself this ''Badao Sacred Body'' that''s rumored through the ages."

    Ye Xuanji''s fighting spirit soared to the heavens. The Badao Sacred Body, ranked tenth among the ten great sacred lands of the Divine Wilderness, was not to be underestimated.

    "Dual Polarity Yin-Yang, cycle of life and death, appear!"

    Ye Xuanji roared angrily, his blood, flesh, and Essence Qi burning fiercely as his arms, clear as jade, unleashed a terrifying strike.

    Eight fierce beasts, bellowing and howling, charged with a dive, their mountain-like bodies shining horns and razor-sharp claws, radiating bright light as they collided with the crystalline Dual Polarity Seal in the void.

    "Clang!"

    The two forces collided, erupting in dazzling light and a sound so loud it could deafen.

    Dense Great Dao Laws blasted forth, scattering across the entire sky.

    This clash contained the strongest strikes from both sides without any holding back.

    Both parties felt as if they were struck by lightning, each retreating from the force.

    Surprisingly, both of their palms were split open and dripping with blood. Neither side managed to secure a victory in this exchange, resulting in a draw!

    In the distance.

    The spectators, recovering from the divine vibrato of the collision, watched the two fighters with eyes wide and jaws dropped, their hearts filled with profound shock.

    "How is this possible?"

    "Li Cunxuan, a Daoist, only managed to tie with him?" the cultivators exclaimed in surprise.

    Some cultivators even slapped themselves hard, the crisp sounds of slaps rising and falling in succession, convincing everyone that this was no dream.

    "My God, this Great Saint in the late stage managed to clash with Li Cunxuan, the Badao Sacred Body in the Supreme Saint intermediate stage, to a standstill!"

    At this moment, even the Supreme Saint Experts far outside Mount Sumeru were shaken.

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    "First, there was the junior in the Meridian Opening First Layer who counter-killed Zhou Duo in the Meridian Opening Fifth Layer, followed by a girl in the same realm catching Bai Shengyi of the Spirit Feather Sacred Body off guard."

    "And now, this is utterly heaven-defying; he actually managed to fight to a draw with Li Cunxuan in the Supreme Saint intermediate stage, with only a Great Saint late stage Cultivation Level?!"

    Others might not know, but the powerhouses of the Heavenly Sword Gate knew very well how terrifying Li Cunxuan was. Even among the many Supreme Saint Experts of the outside world, he was considered among the top.

    Had it not been for the fact that Li Cunxuan was in seclusion during the last opening of Mount Sumeru, he would have entered it then.

    "Elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate, this old thief has killed the thirteenth prince of our sect and Daoist Li Cunxian. I request you join me to capture him," Li Cunxuan suddenly spoke in a clear voice.

    Li Cunxuan sensed the terrifying capabilities of Ye Xuanji. He knew that if he was by himself, it would take a while to defeat the opponent.

    With only three days for the journey to Mount Sumeru, and with it being the last day, he did not want to waste time fighting Ye Xuanji. Therefore, he wanted to ask for aid from the Great Saint and Supreme Saint Experts to join forces and suppress the opponent with Thunderous Force.

    "Damn it!"

    "Old scoundrel, shame on you! A Supreme Saint intermediate stage can''t beat someone in the Great Saint late stage and even calls for help, have you no shame?" Ji Huo''er suddenly jumped up, scolding fiercely.

 Chapter 635 - 635: Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Source

    From Li Cunxian''s attack on Ji Huo''er, it was clear that these two brothers cared nothing for so-called reputation.

    In response to Ji Huo''er''s curse, he merely sneered with disdain.

    "Heh, this old man doesn''t have that much time to waste on squabbles with a bunch of ants," he said.

    "Disciples and elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate above the rank of Great Saint, please lend me your strength to jointly suppress this old thief," Li Cunxuan called out loudly.

    "Hahaha, since it''s a request from Daoist Li, I, Bai Fang, shall certainly lend my full support," a Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert stepped out from the crowd.

    "Bai Fang!" All cultivators were once again startled.

    "It''s actually Bai Fang, another terrifying existence with strength no less than Elder Li Cunxuan."

    This Bai Fang was the second grandfather of Bai Shengyi and the biological younger brother of Elder Bai from outside Mount Sumeru.

    He, too, was one of the five ranking at the Heavenly Character Level and possessed the Xuanhuang Sacred Body.

    "We are willing to assist Elder Li," dozens of Great Saints and Supreme Saint experts with surging qi stepped forward, their bodies surrounded by a vigorous Sword Qi and their intent to kill filled the heavens.

    Even if there was infighting within the main and subsidiary branches of the Heavenly Sword Gate, these were matters within their own sect, but they would never tolerate insults from outsiders.

    "Ten Supreme Saint experts!"

    Cultivators from the other two sects in the distance were all moved. The supreme experts that emerged from the Heavenly Sword Gate formed a truly terrifying line-up.

    Apart from Li Cunxuan, there were ten other Supreme Saint experts, among them Bai Fang with his Xuanhuang Sacred Body, this force was enough to suppress the top experts at the Supreme Saint Late Stage.

    And that wasn''t even including the dozens of Great Saint stage experts.

    "Kill!"

    The cultivators and elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate moved, each activating their Spirit Swords and Magic Artifacts, charging towards Ye Xuanji.

    Suddenly, the space was filled with terrifying and diverse Sword Intents, omnipresent, while the violent killing intent kept boiling over.

    These dozens of experts were not only looking to suppress Ye Xuanji, but also to eradicate Ji Huo''er and the others.

    "Wu Ji Moon Wheel, come forth!"

    A tremendous oppressive force arrived; Ye Xuanji dared not be careless for even a moment and released a moon wheel as clear as jade in an instant.

    This was a Supreme Dao Artifact akin to a silver moon, which had been refined by a Great Emperor for countless years and contained the supreme will of the Great Emperor.

    With the appearance of the Moon Wheel, its pure and sacred radiance shone on Ye Xuanji and the others, interweaving Spiritual Power not only to form a Spiritual Qi Battle Armor around him, but also to increase his strength several times over.

    "Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil, appear!"

    "Dual Polarity Yin-Yang, Heaven Devouring!"

    He unleashed his secret technique, and purple divine light burst forth from his eyes. Runes danced across the sky, instantly piercing through two experts at the Great Saint stage.

    Taiji reappeared. Black and white qi emerged once again in front of Ye Xuanji and others, erecting a massive protective barrier.

    Black and white qi continuously spilled out from the void, mercilessly devouring the vitality around them.

    "Pu, Pu"

    An unsuspecting Supreme Saint expert and a Great Saint cultivator were immediately devoured, their blood staining the sky.

    But at the same time, countless Spirit Swords slashed down, countless Treasured Arts and Sword Qi clashed against the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Wheel.

    "Boom!"

    The place exploded, space twisted, and the entire sky became blurred. Ye Xuanji was strong, but after all, he was still at the Great Saint Late Stage and had not yet undergone a transformation.

    Moreover, on the opposite side were Li Cunxuan and Bai Fang, whose strength was not inferior to his.

    He himself suffered a fierce impact.

    Under the assault of violent energy, the Dao robes of Ye Xuanji became tattered amid the energy storm, and his once lustrous physical body began to bath in blood.

    The ranks of the enemy were too terrifying, and they also suppressed him in terms of Realm, a single strike left his physical body shattered and dismembered, luckily he had long kept a Divine Pill in his mouth.

    These Divine Pills, bestowed by Qinchuan, were of extraordinary efficacy; he swallowed them, and in an instant, the wounds on his body began to heal.

    The cultivators who had long been hiding far away were once again shocked, bursting into an uproar.

    "This Great Saint is too strong; despite being surrounded and attacked by dozens of Supreme Saint and Great Saint experts, he has not yet fallen!"

    At this moment, even Li Cunxuan felt incredibly horrified.

    "This old thief, he actually blocks the onslaught of dozens of Great Saint and Supreme Saint experts alone, merely wounded, not dead!? What kind of constitution does he have? Could it possibly rival my own eternal Badao Sacred Body!?"

    No, this man, having grown so strong in only the Great Saint Late Stage, if he advances to the same Realm as me, he might be capable of killing me in a single move.

    This person must not be allowed to live!

    With this thought, Li Cunxuan''s expression turned even colder, and he suddenly shouted sternly.

    "No matter who you are, you are undoubtedly going to die today. All elders and disciples, strike with all your might, coordinate with me, use the ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Sect!''"

    Hearing this voice, the many cultivators from the Xuanhuang Sect and the Spirit Dragon Holy Land who were watching from a distance all changed their expressions.

    "Damn it, a Great Saint of the Late Stage has actually forced dozens of Supreme Saint experts from the Heavenly Sword Gate to use ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Sect'' to subdue him?"

    "What monstrosity is this?"

    ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Sect'' is a secret technique exclusive to the Heavenly Sword Gate, a Divine Skill that only experts who have reached the Great Saint stage in the Heavenly Sword Gate are qualified to practice.

    Now, dozens of experts were using it at the same time, all to deal with one person.

    "This Great Saint expert is done for!"

    The cultivators did not believe that Ye Xuanji could survive when dozens of people were casting ''Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Sect'' Divine Skill simultaneously.

    Mana burst forth from around the bodies of the crowd, Spirit Swords hanging above them clanging, and hundreds of thousands of golden Spirit Swords materialized in the void simultaneously, their might overwhelming, incredibly terrifying.

    At this moment, Ye Xuanji''s face also changed dramatically; he felt more and more golden Divine Swords condensing in the void, these Divine Swords locking onto him, enveloping the space around him. If these numerous Spirit Swords were to slash down, they could shred this expanse of the void to pieces, let alone his physical body.

    "Go!"

    Ye Xuanji made a decisive decision. The other side had no shame, dozens attacking him alone, and seeing that he could not overcome them, he would not stupidly clash head-on with them.

    What was vital was that he had three little ones beside him. If the ten thousand Spirit Swords slashed down, even if he could escape from disaster, it would be difficult for the three to withstand the terrifying pressure.

    Ye Xuanji swept up his sleeves, drawing Ji Huo''er and the others to him, and turned into a Divine Rainbow, fleeing toward the distance.

    "Hmph, want to escape? It won''t be so easy!"

    Li Cunxuan''s eyes flickered with a cold light; he made a Seal Gesture with his hands, his fingers standing upright as if forming a sword, he let out a roar as the Great Dao Laws surged, and numerous Runes formed into Spirit Swords all slashing towards Ye Xuanji''s head.

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    For a moment, all the Supreme Saint Experts moved together, and hundreds of thousands of golden Divine Swords slashed towards Ye Xuanji, who was rapidly fleeing into the distance.

    These hundreds of thousands of Spirit Swords were majestic, obscuring the sky, capable of leveling a divine mountain, utterly terrifying.

    "Whoo!"

    Ye Xuanji immediately felt a terrifying crisis, his back breaking out in cold sweat.

    "You three go quickly!"

    Ye Xuanji violently threw Ji Huo''er and the others forward.

    As he spoke, he abruptly turned around, and faced the countless rapidly chasing and slashing Spirit Swords head-on.

    The Divine Skills of the other side had locked on to them; although his speed was fast, the opponent''s Spirit Swords were faster. If caught by the opponent, the explosion of terrifying energy would instantly devour Ji Huo''er and the others.

 Chapter 636 - 636: The Dao Artifact Shatters

    "Grandmaster Xuan Ji!"

    Ji Huo''er and the others could clearly see that Ye Xuanji was preparing to face the enemy''s Divine Skills alone, to create a sliver of hope for their survival.

    "Grandmaster Xuan Ji, come back quickly! There''s a secret passage up ahead; we can escape this world through there."

    Ji Huo''er shouted anxiously, her cries filled with sorrow.

    Choked with grief, tears streamed down Ji Huo''er''s face. Having been with Ye Xuanji on this journey, they had already developed a profound emotional bond.

    She would occasionally tease by pulling at Ye Xuanji''s beard, causing him to puff his beard and glare, but now, as she saw Ye Xuanji preparing to face danger alone to save them, potentially even sacrificing his life, how could she not be moved?

    "Go now, find the young master. If I cannot return, tell him to avenge me!" Ye Xuanji roared with rage. The aura around his body surged as countless Divine Skills rapidly circulated in a fierce and violent manner.

    He stood alone against the sky, facing a vast expanse of golden Divine Swords. He was like a solitary leaf in the vast ocean, at any moment able to be engulfed and devoured by the violent waves of Sword Qi.

    "Thanks to the young master''s care, I have advanced faster in these few years than in tens of thousands of years of cultivation. If you all fall here, how could I face the young master again? Leave now!"

    Seeing Ji Huo''er and the others still standing there, Ye Xuanji couldn''t help but shout sternly.

    "No¡ª" Tears poured down Ji Huo''er''s face as she cried out in despair.

    Ling Xian''er was also deeply moved, yet she retained a trace of rationality.

    "Huo''er, we must go, let''s not let Grandmaster Xuan Ji''s painstaking efforts be in vain!

    We are only at the Dragon Transformation Realm now. Facing these Great Saint and Supreme Saint experts will only hinder Grandmaster Xuan Ji. If we stay here, he will have to be distracted to protect us. If we leave, he might still have a chance of survival."

    As she spoke, Ling Xian''er''s figure fluttered about, her white clothes surpassing the snow. She swept up Ji Huo''er and Ye Shiyi, rushing toward the passage of this world and disappearing from this realm.

    Ye Xuanji''s whole body seethed with fighting spirit. The Dual Polarity Wheel of Life and Death transformed into a dark moon, blocking the surging Spirit Swords that filled the skies.

    "Hmm, even if I die today, I must make sure the Heavenly Sword Gate pays dearly."

    After speaking, he held up the Taiji Moon Wheel with both hands.

    The Supreme Dao Artifact seemed to sense the terrifying pressure as well, its body vibrating continuously and emitting a low humming sound, signifying an intense will to battle.

    "Kill!"

    Ye Xuanji brandished the Moon Wheel, which was now spinning at its limit and had turned into a blood moon. Within several miles around him brimmed with his frenzied blood moon aura, his hair red as blood cascaded down like a waterfall, his vigor surging.

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    At that moment, the fierce battle erupted, endless lightning flashed in brilliance, Sword Qi turned into terrifying Fierce Beasts, slicing every inch of the void into fragments and spreading golden energy fluctuations.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Several experts at the Holy Stage from the Heavenly Sword Gate were engulfed by this terrifying energy.

    But at this moment, Ye Xuanji also entered into crisis.

    The simultaneous casting of top-tier Divine Skills by dozens of people from Heavenly Sword Gate, their Spirit Swords mutually reinforcing, resulted in a power not just additive but geometrically multiplied. Even ten Ye Xuans would struggle to withstand this dreadful Divine Power.

    As the golden Sword Qi overwhelmed Ye Xuanji, and his peril seemed imminent, suddenly an anomaly occurred.

    With a "bang!", the blood moon suddenly cracked, and a fearsome Imperial Will burst forth from the fissure.

    "This is... this is the Great Emperor''s will from the Dao Artifact that the young master awakened in the past!" Ye Xuanji exclaimed ecstatically.

    He could clearly feel that this Imperial Will stemmed from the original holder of the Dao Artifact. Though after countless years in slumber, most of this emperor''s will had dissipated.

    However, it had once again been awakened by Qinchuan, lying dormant within the Moon Wheel. Now, as he faced danger, it activated on its own to protect its master.

    ```

    The Great Emperor''s will was majestic, transforming into a towering mountain, the Divine Mountain roared forth from within the Moon Wheel, charging towards those tens of thousands of Divine Swords.

    The thunderous noise was deafening, this place was undergoing a terrifying upheaval.

    That manifestation of the Great Emperor''s will shone all over, with runes filling in its gaps, moving at an extremely fast speed. With just a wave of his hand, the Spirit Swords before him began to dissipate.

    Yes, to dissipate utterly, not merely to be shattered.

    This was the authority of a Great Emperor, facing merely a will of the Great Emperor, there was absolute suppression.

    "What..."

    "That is! Is that the Great Emperor''s will?!" Cultivators in the distance were overwhelmed by the terrifying pressure, many were suppressed, prostrating on the ground, trembling ceaselessly.

    "His Magical Treasure, once a Lifebound Weapon of a Great Emperor, still retains the Great Emperor''s will!"

    All the cultivators felt unimaginable shock in their hearts.

    Supreme Dao Artifacts were already the highest quality of mortal instruments on the Divine Wilderness Continent, but even among Supreme Dao Artifacts, there was a vast difference. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ordinary Supreme Dao Artifacts were simply not capable of bearing the Great Emperor''s will, only Lifebound Weapons could hold the will of a Great Emperor.

    As implied by the name Lifebound Weapon, it was unique.

    And with the fall of a Great Emperor, most Lifebound Weapons would also perish, becoming but rubbish.

    Hence, Supreme Dao Artifacts with the Great Emperor''s will were extremely rare.

    The eight Spirit Swords in Li Cunxuan''s hand were also Supreme Dao Artifacts, but they weren''t capable of bearing the Great Emperor''s will.

    With each swing of that Great Emperor''s will''s large hand, a swath of Spirit Swords was annihilated.

    But at the same time, Ye Xuanji found that the surface of the Moon Wheel in his hand began to crack.

    "His Magical Treasure is breaking apart, once the Dao Artifact in his hand is completely shattered, the Great Emperor''s will would dissipate, and he would have no means left," Li Cunxuan called out loudly as he noticed the abnormality of the Moon Wheel.

    No sooner had he finished speaking than the body of the Great Emperor''s will in the sky suddenly swelled, immense and overwhelming, like an ancient deity gazing down at all living beings.

    "Boom!"

    He swung his large hand for the last time, and in that instant, all the Spirit Swords in the sky vanished into thin air, completely obliterated.

    At the same time, Li Cunxuan and others felt a stifling sensation in their chests. Their ''All Swords Return to Origin'' was forcefully broken, and they suffered a severe backlash.

    With a "crack", the Moon Wheel in Ye Xuanji''s hands finally split thoroughly, breaking into shiny fragments.

    "That Supreme Artifact has finally shattered, he has no power to resist anymore. Gentlemen, do not let him escape," Bai Fang, endowed with the Dual Polarity Sacred Body, from the Heavenly Sword Gate shouted, stepping forward.

    But the very next moment, another change occurred in the void.

    As Bai Fang charged towards Ye Xuanji, a terrifying rift suddenly opened up in the void.

    This rift, like an abyss, appeared suddenly, without warning, and Elder Bai Fang, caught unawares, actually plunged into the spatial rift himself.

    Below the rift was chaos, and Elder Bai Fang disappeared in an instant into the Void Turbulence.

    Falling into Void Turbulence meant almost certain death, and the spirited Elder Bai Fang vanished like this before everyone''s eyes.

    Cultivators in the distance were deeply moved, their hearts turning tumultuous like surging waves.

    "Damn it?!"

    "What happened?"

    ps: The protagonist will leave seclusion tomorrow.

    ```

 Chapter 637 - 637: World Collapse

    The cultivators'' faces revealed shock as, in the next moment, numerous spatial cracks successively burst open in the void.

    The void seemed like a fragile bronze mirror at that time, its surface starting to crack, continuously revealing fissures that began to devour the cultivators around them.

    "Fuck, this world is collapsing!"

    At that time, some cultivators finally realized what was happening.

    "This utopia is a Mustard Seed Space someone carved out within Mount Sumeru, its laws are incomplete and cannot bear the Great Dao Laws of a Great Emperor. Just now, the will of the Great Emperor appeared, causing the collapse of this world!"

    Some cultivators cried out in alarm, guessing aloud.

    "Run for it!"

    "This utopia is about to be destroyed, everyone quickly escape from this place."

    Whoever shouted that was unclear, but afterward, all the cultivators reacted.

    Disaster had struck.

    Although this utopia was not as vast as a typical secretive world, a regular Saint could withstand the energy from its shattering.

    But with spatial cracks appearing and chaos emerging, there was a high chance of falling into the Void Turbulence.

    Once trapped in the chaotic Void Turbulence, even a Great Emperor might find it hard to return, let alone them.

    "Escape!"

    At once, the place turned utterly chaotic; all the cultivators sprang into action, each one activating their movement techniques and rushing towards the exit of this utopian world.

    "Hmpf, old thief, I will let you live one more day for now. Once we''re out of Mount Sumeru, I''ll see who can save you."

    Li Cunxuan''s gaze was fierce as he spoke each word, his eyes filled with hatred.

    Shortly after, many cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Gate and others also began fleeing towards the exit of this utopian world.

    "Phew, why did this world suddenly start to collapse?"

    Ye Xuanji, having narrowly escaped disaster, swallowed another Divine Pill. The enormous medicinal power unfolded within his body, and the wounds on his body visibly began to heal at a remarkable rate.

    "However, now is not the time to ponder this problem. I must immediately leave this world, or I will surely fall into the Void Turbulence." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was thinking it over, preparing to activate his movement technique when suddenly Ji Huo''er''s voice sounded from afar.

    "Grandfather Xuan Ji, over here!"

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, one in red and one in white, stood atop a mountain peak, waving over from a distance.

    "Nonsense, didn''t I tell you to leave this world first? Why have you come back!" Ye Xuanji watched as they left, and seeing the two of them again meant they had returned.

    Ye Xuanji turned into a Divine Rainbow and, in a blink of an eye, reached the mountain range where Ji Huo''er was.

    Although his voice was stern, anyone could hear that it contained more doting than anger.

    Having lived for tens of thousands of years, he could see that Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had come back out of concern for him.

    In his lifetime of cultivation, Ye Xuanji had no children, but at that moment, he felt a warm current in his heart.

    It was a sensation he had never experienced before.

    "Grandfather Xuan Ji, hurry, this world is about to shatter."

    As she spoke, Ji Huo''er''s petite figure dashed forward, rushing towards a smooth stone wall within the mountain range.

    "Eh, this is actually a secret passage?" Ye Xuanji watched in astonishment as Ji Huo''er''s figure passed through the stone wall, filled with surprise and confusion.

    In fact, Ji Huo''er did not enter through a passage but rather a stone wall illusionary secret path.

    This illusionary secret path was nearby.

    And the exit from this world was still some distance from here; a Saint would need to fly at top speed for an hour to reach the exit, and even a Supreme Saint would need the time equivalent to a cup of tea.

    However, based on the pace at which this world was crumbling, it would take less than a quarter of an hour for this realm to be completely annihilated.

    Therefore, Ji Huo''er outside the stone wall had detected the anomaly, which is why she had hurried back.

    Ye Xuanji didn''t hesitate for a moment and immediately stepped forward, moving through the passageway in the stone wall.

    Just as Ye Xuanji''s figure passed through the wall, in the center of a pond in this paradise-like world, a figure as ethereal as an Immortal suddenly burst through the surface of the water.

    "Hmm... I''ve finally found it!"

    "Who would have thought, this couple actually hid this thing inside Mount Sumeru!"

    The figure was graceful and stood above the water, with a relieved and happy expression on her face.

    But beneath her relief, there was an almost imperceptible weariness and weakness.

    She had suffered severe injuries!

    In her hand, she was holding something that gleamed with a black metallic luster.

    Clearly, she had risked entering Mount Sumeru for this item.

    At this moment, Qinchuan was no longer paying attention to the situation within Mount Sumeru. If he had been watching this place, he would have recognized that this person was the same Great Saint-level woman he had encountered outside the Stone Forest that night, who was also a disciple of the Valkyrie without a Spirit.

    "What did she find?"

    The numerous Supreme Saint Experts outside Mount Sumeru had been closely observing the movements within this paradise world and were surprised to see a figure emerge at the center of the pond, all of them filled with suspicion.

    "Not sure, perhaps it''s some incredible treasure!" The many Supreme Saints speculated.

    "Whose disciple is this? The Supreme Treasure found at the center of this paradise realm must be extraordinary."

    At this time, the experts from the three major Sects were all inquiring about the identity of this Great Saint.

    "Reporting to the Elder, we''ve identified her. This woman is using the identity of the Holy Maiden from the Xuanhuang Sect''s Kan Gate," a Supreme Saint Expert from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land whispered to He Qianshan.

    Upon hearing this, He Qianshan''s eyes flickered as he looked in the direction of the Xuanhuang Sect''s Kan Gate and then sneered dismissively, "No, this woman is not from the Xuanhuang Sect. Perhaps she''s another impostor."

    He could clearly see that those from the Xuanhuang Sect''s Kan Gate were also inquiring about the identity of this woman.

    "It''s even better if she''s from the Outer Sect," He Qianshan said with a light chuckle.

    "Oh, this world is collapsing!"

    The woman also noticed something was amiss, "No good, I''ve been seriously injured from forcibly breaking the Prohibition and cannot withstand the energy of this minor world''s collapse. I must leave this place at once!"

    With that thought in mind, she hurried in the direction Ye Xuanji had disappeared.

    ...

    Ji Huo''er and the others went through the stone wall without stopping and rushed through the stone cave towards the ground.

    Shortly after the group had come out of the cave and returned to the primeval forest, the cliff above the cave suddenly began to vibrate violently.

    The entire Divine Peak was shaking, on the verge of collapse.

    The collapse of the paradise realm sent its energy through the stone wall, transferring to the sacred mountain of Mount Sumeru.

    "Boom!"

    The heavens and earth shook as the entire mountain above the cave exploded in that instant.

    Ji Huo''er and the others were safe and sound, but many Cultivators from the paradise realm were not so lucky.

    A loud rumble followed, and the paradise realm completely collapsed.

    By then, only a portion of the Cultivators near the exit of the world''s passage managed to escape safely; the majority of Cultivators were buried under the collapse''s energy.

    The fate of the many Cultivators at the Demon Fox burial site was even grimmer, with only about a dozen Supreme Saint Experts and some Great Saint Experts with fast flying capabilities escaping the passage.

    The rest of the Great Saints and Saints fell into the turmoil of the Void.

    Outside Mount Sumeru, countless True Spirits of Cultivators surged out at that moment, floating towards the Eight Ghosts Peak.

 Chapter 638 - 638 Out of Seclusion

    The Divine Mountain burst apart, and the Taoyuan world collapsed completely.

    The little coal ball felt it too, wriggling out of Ji Huo''er''s embrace and issuing squeaks toward the direction of the shattered peak, its voice filled with reluctance and sorrow.

    "Eh, Huo''er, where did you find this little guy? He''s so cute."

    Upon seeing the little coal ball, Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes shimmered like ripples, and she couldn''t resist leaning in closer.

    Even a high and mighty Immortal could not resist the lure of something fluffy.

    "Hehe, cute isn''t he, this little guy?" Ji Huo''er chuckled foolishly, then started recounting the experiences of the past two days and how she came across the little coal ball.

    "It''s a pity that the Taoyuan world is no more!" Ji Huo''er sighed sentimentally, "We didn''t get our hands on the Supreme Treasure left by that Demon Fox."

    Now that they were out of danger, she couldn''t help but let out a sigh of relief, immediately reverting to her carefree demeanor, thinking back to the guidance the Demon Fox had once given her, there must be the Demon Fox''s secret hidden within.

    Her original intention in returning here was to look for that secret, but she did not expect to encounter this situation, missing the Supreme Treasure left by the Demon Fox, which made her feel a twinge of regret.

    Meanwhile, Ji Huo''er and her companions continued to move forward.

    At this moment, with only half a day left until the Mount Sumeru passage would open, they weren''t idle, continuing to search in this Demon Forest to see if they could find any treasures before the passage opened.

    "Eh, there''s someone up ahead!"

    Suddenly, at that moment, Ji Huo''er saw a person lying in the distance in the Demon Forest, her light gauze trailing, clearly a woman.

    When Ji Huo''er and her party rushed over, they saw that the woman had a face as clear as autumn waters and a graceful figure, a rare beauty indeed.

    "Whose disciple is this, to collapse in such a place?" Ji Huo''er wondered, noticing that the person had not yet perished.

    "It turns out to be a Great Saint stage powerhouse, how did she faint here?"

    This made Ji Huo''er and the others quite curious, what could overpower a Great Saint and leave her unconscious without any visible injuries?

    The woman lying unconscious and deeply injured was none other than the one who had followed Ye Xuanji and the others out of the stone wall.

    Because she was a step behind, she had not flown out of the cave when the Taoyuan world completely shattered, followed by the explosion of the Divine Mountain outside the cave.

    Due to breaking the Prohibitions while hunting for treasures and the subsequent rebound of the Prohibitions, she had already suffered severe internal injuries, and any powerhouse at the Holy''s Realm would have been enough to suppress her.

    Thus, when the Divine Peak exploded, she couldn''t withstand the terrifying energy and passed out on the spot, falling to this place together with the rubble from the Divine Peak.

    Ji Huo''er took out a Treasure Pill and fed it to the woman. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had not used the Divine Pills obtained from the Divine Envoys by Qinchuan, but rather a Treasure Pill refined by Qinchuan himself.

    Although it was not as effective as a Divine Pill, its healing potency was nevertheless astounding, enough for treating ordinary injuries.

    Not long after, the healing powers of the Treasure Pill unfolded, and the woman gradually woke up.

    Upon learning that it was Ji Huo''er and the others who had rescued her, the woman struggled to express her gratitude with a salute.

    Seeing her sluggish movements, although she had taken the Treasure Pill, she was not yet fully recovered. It was evident that the backlash she had received from breaking the Prohibitions was severe, and that she had persisted to fly out of the Taoyuan world, her energy utterly drained.

    Ji Huo''er, who was naturally friendly, seeing her serious injuries, cautiously offered her some Spirit Pills and healing elixirs.

    Meanwhile, with all the familiarity of a sister, she cozied up to the woman, calling her ''big sister'' affectionately.

    The woman, charming and affectionate, quickly adapted to Ji Huo''er''s warmth, calling Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er ''little sister'' in turn.

    "Big sister, what''s your name, and which Sect are you from? How did you end up fainting here?"

    Ji Huo''er asked curiously at this time.

    The woman responded with a smile, "My name is Huang Qianxue, and I am the Holy Maiden of the Xuanhuang Sect. May I ask the name of my younger sister, and if you are a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Gate or the Xuanhuang Sect?" The woman did not reveal her true name, instead, she gave the identity she was assuming.

    "My name is Ji Huo''er, this gentleman here is Grandpa Ye Xuanji, and this is my senior sister; her name is Ling Xian''er."

    Ji Huo''er hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Ye Shiyi. After a long pause, she said, "Um... his name is Ye Shiyi. Actually, sister, let me tell you, we are neither from the Heavenly Sword Gate nor the Xuanhuang Sect. In fact, we don''t belong to any of the three major sects; we''ve been using the name of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s Thirteenth Young Master to sneak in!"

    Ji Huo''er spoke seriously. Their identities had already been discovered by Li Cunxuan and others, so there was no point in continuing the deception, and so Ji Huo''er simply told the truth.

    "Eh..."

    The woman, unaware that Ji Huo''er and the others'' identities had been exposed, was somewhat ashamed upon seeing how forthright Ji Huo''er was.

    It was clear that they had saved her, and while she lied and concealed her identity, the other party was entirely open and honest.

    The more she thought about it, the more ashamed she felt.

    "Actually, to tell you the truth, my name isn''t Huang Qianxue, and I''m certainly not the Holy Maiden of the Xuanhuang Sect," the woman said, rather embarrassed.

    "My real name is Hong Yuan, and just like you, I have also assumed the identity of the Holy Maiden of the Xuanhuang Sect''s minor division to get here."

    "Wow, Hong Yuan, that''s a really nice name!" Ji Huo''er didn''t care that Hong Yuan hadn''t told the truth; instead, she joyfully changed the subject.

    With Ji Huo''er, the live treasure, the two sides shared laughter and conversation, which echoed throughout the Demon Forest.

    After a long while, sudden tremors occurred in the void.

    Accompanied by a faint chanting sound, chains of sacred golden Buddhist Law runes began to permeate the void.

    Endless Buddhist Law runes flashed with dazzling light, starting to converge in the void.

    These runes coalesced into a gateway within the void¡ªtall, magnificent, and majestic.

    At this moment, all the remaining Cultivators in Mount Sumeru sensed something.

    "The Mount Sumeru passage, it''s opened!"

    ...

    Inside a forbidden area within the Stone Forest of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land,

    Qinchuan''s body glowed with a crystalline light; he was completely naked, with Mana swirling around him, thunder crackling. Countless purple thunderbolts danced upon his Physical Body, tempering it.

    Inside his Physical Body, his Meridians circulated, while the awakened four Innate Organs shone forth with divine light, resembling the Order Divine Chains, flowing from within and surging towards every limb and bone.

    A surge of Mana rose within him as he made a full-on sprint towards the Holy''s Realm. His Physical Body, like an ancient and desolate wasteland, was frenziedly absorbing Spiritual Energy. At this moment, the lifelessness receded, vitality burst forth, and new greenery emerged.

    The impact of Mana against his Physical Body produced deafening sounds, with his Physical Body emitting a golden glow. The breakthrough process lasted a full day, transforming the space into an ocean of Spiritual Energy and the essence of Dao.

    Finally.

    With a "boom," a wild Wind rose around Qinchuan''s Physical Body, sweeping outwards.

    This Wind swept everything clean around him, forming a golden vortex. Had there been any ordinary Saints present, they too would not have withstood its might and would have been swept away.

    "The Holy''s Realm, achieved!"

    Qinchuan opened his eyes; within his golden pupils, lightning flickered continuously.

    Having broken through to the Holy''s Realm without any twists, Qinchuan felt not much joy. His Soul floated out, surveying the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Oh, just in time for the opening of Mount Sumeru; it seems the timing is just right!"

 Chapter 639 - 639: Seeking Revenge

    In the midst of the Demon Forest, Ji Huo''er tugged at the hem of Hong Yuan''s clothes and asked crisply.

    "Sister Hong Yuan, when do you plan to leave?"

    Now that the pathway had opened, everyone had only half a day to depart from this place. If they failed to leave Mount Sumeru before the closure of the pathway today, they would have to wait for thirty thousand years for its reopening.

    Originally,

    Ji Huo''er had invited Hong Yuan to leave together, but Hong Yuan shook her head in refusal; she did not seem to plan to depart right away.

    Ji Huo''er wanted to persist, but upon reflection, considering their group''s identities had already been exposed, having Hong Yuan follow them would be even more dangerous, so she did not continue to insist.

    "I still have some opportunities to find within Mount Sumeru that I have yet to come across. I''ll see if I can find them in this last half-day," Hong Yuan said with a floating figure and waterfall-like black hair, smiling lightly.

    Her eyes gleamed with an indefinable brightness, clearly indicating she had another reason for staying on Mount Sumeru.

    "Little sister, you all should leave quickly. You should hurry out of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. If those old fellows from the Heavenly Sword Gate emerge from Mount Sumeru, it will be too late to escape once your identities are exposed."

    Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, Ye Xuanji, and Hong Yuan were unaware that outside Mount Sumeru, a vast screen was broadcasting in real-time the inner world of Mount Sumeru, and their identities had long been leaked.

    "Alright, Sister Hong Yuan, we shall meet again if fate allows."

    Ji Huo''er waved her little hand and said with a playful laugh.

    Ji Huo''er and the others bid farewell to Hong Yuan and rushed toward the exit pathway of Mount Sumeru.

    The World Pathway hung high in the void, and cultivators from various lands were not far apart. Ye Xuanji and the other three streaked across like rainbows, transforming into four beams of divine light, vanishing at the entrance.

    As they passed through the pathway, adorned by sacred and mysterious Buddhist rune blessings and after a series of ethereal Buddhist chants, Ye Xuanji and the others appeared outside Mount Sumeru.

    No sooner had the four stepped out of Mount Sumeru than they were suddenly assaulted by a terrifying Sword Qi coming straight at them.

    The Sword Qi thundered, covering the sky and overwhelming in its pressing force.

    In an instant, everyone''s hair stood on end, and a sense of danger swept over them.

    Ye Xuanji''s aura surged explosively.

    "How dare you!"

    He took a step forward, his arm shining brightly with gold, and swung out a palm fiercely. A crystalline palm imprint condensed in the void swept toward the Sword Qi.

    "Bang!" The Sword Qi collided with the palm imprint, bursting into a dazzling divine light, with terrifying energy spreading all around, rending the heavens and earth, a fearful spectacle.

    "Hmph, who are you to launch a sneak attack on me?" Ye Xuanji, having shattered the Sword Qi with one palm, stood proudly in the sky and demanded imperiously.

    "Are you not a member of the main line of the Heavenly Sword Gate? As someone from the main line, how could you possibly not recognize me?"

    The one who struck was none other than Elder Bai Yuan from the main line of the Heavenly Sword Gate, grandfather in the White Holy Garments, and Bai Fang''s brother.

    Elder Bai Yuan''s expression was dark, his eyes glittering with a cold light.

    "Our identities have been recognized by these top-notch Supreme Saint experts!" Ye Xuanji thought with a chill in his heart.

    Outside Mount Sumeru, these Supreme Saint experts who had not entered were at least at the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage, with the majority being Supreme Saint Late Stage experts.

    Moreover, they were numerous, definitely not opponents he could withstand alone.

    Ye Xuanji''s Divine Sense swept over the area and immediately noticed the massive screen above his head.

    "No wonder, it turns out every move we made in Mount Sumeru had been broadcast out."

    "Good, good, very good! It seems you all have some abilities, no wonder you can resist the attacks of a Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert,"

    Elder Bai coldly looked at Ye Xuanji, "However, you killed my granddaughter first and harmed my brother after, I will not rest until one of us is dead."

    "Only by flaying you alive and swallowing you whole can I quell the hatred in my heart!"

    The consecutive falls of Bai Shengyi and Bai Fang at the hands of Ji Huo''er and Ye Xuanji made him completely lose his sanity.

    "You little twerp, give me back my grandson''s life."

    At that moment, another furious and tyrannical shout came from above the heads of Ye Xuanji and the others, followed immediately by terrifying Sword Qi.

    The golden Sword Qi, as splendid and dazzling as the golden clouds above the Nine Heavens, was both magnificent and terrifying, belonging to none other than Zhou Duo''s grandfather, Heavenly Elder Zhou. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Elder Bai, leave this little thief to me. He killed my grandson," said Heavenly Elder Zhou, as he released Sword Qi with one hand and reached out with the other toward the top of Ye Shiyi''s head.

    "The young have no shame, with a Fifth Layer Meridian Opening bullying a First Layer Cultivation Level. Now the old are also shameless, a Supreme Saint Expert actually attacking a Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator.

    What ''Heavenly Sword Gate?'' More like a ''Trash Gate'' if you ask me!"

    Ye Xuanji had naturally heard the news of Ye Shiyi slaying Zhou Duo and, seeing Heavenly Elder Zhou charge at Ye Shiyi, he knew who he was.

    His eyes were shooting divine light as the Heavenly Secrets Divine Power illuminated, blocking Heavenly Elder Zhou while he indifferently spoke.

    "Boom!"

    Ye Xuanji''s Divine Power was unmatched, and his Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil rightly received praise even from Qinchuan. This Divine Rainbow shot out as if from the chaos, dense with purple Runes.

    "Puff!"

    In just an instant, Heavenly Elder Zhou''s body suddenly exploded, torn to pieces, and turned into a rain of blood amidst the brilliant Pupil Skill, following the footsteps of his grandson.

    "I''d like to see who dares to touch my people?!"

    Ye Xuanji activated his Divine Power suddenly, taking everyone by surprise. His eyes were as cold as ice, scanning the group of Supreme Saint Experts.

    In his golden pupils, there seemed to be a vortex that captivated the spirit and sent chills down the spine.

    This display of undefeatable presence once again shocked everyone, causing many cultivators to tremble in fear.

    At that moment, everyone recalled Ye Xuanji''s performance in Mount Sumeru, how he killed Li Cunxian and escaped with his life despite being surrounded by many elders led by Li Cunxuan.

    Heavenly Elder Zhou was a Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert, whose strength was significantly superior to that of Supreme Saint Early Stage Li Cunxian. They never anticipated that Ye Xuanji could suppress Heavenly Elder Zhou with a single move.

    "Even without his Supreme Dao Artifact, his strength remains terrifying." The crowd felt a chill in their hearts, especially the numerous disciples of Heavenly Sword Gate, who dared not meet his gaze.

    "How audacious! At this point, to still commit murder!"

    Elder Bai was unable to contain his anger. He hadn''t expected this man to truly kill an elder of the Heavenly Sword Gate''s Gold Branch before his very eyes.

    This was pure disregard for him.

    "Old thief, today I must capture you alive, submit your soul to eternal purgatory, and let you suffer the torment of burning flames forever!"

    At this point, Elder Bai suddenly became calm, looking at Ye Xuanji with a sinister and venomous gaze, speaking in a malevolent tone.

    Originally, he had intended to suppress Ye Xuanji with thunderous force, but now he had changed his mind. He decided he wanted to capture his opponent alive and torture him thoroughly, to fully vent his anger.

    Suddenly, Elder Bai leaped up, guiding his longsword, his white hair flowing freely, his entire being merging with the Spirit Sword, presenting an unstoppable and indefinable aura of pressure.

    This was the rumored state of Human-Sword Unity.

    This was the ultimate state for a Sword Cultivator, where the person was the sword, and the sword was the person. The sword moved with the person, and the person moved with the heart, achieving Human-Sword Unity.

    Under the Sword Light, amidst that radiant Divine Rainbow, the might of the Supreme Saint Late Stage expert suddenly surged forth.

 Chapter 640 - 640: 640

    ```

    Under the sword light, the blazing divine radiance erupted with the invincible pressure of a Supreme Saint in the late stage.

    Below the arena, all the cultivators held their breath, none daring to breathe loudly.

    "A Great Saint in the late stage is battling a Supreme Saint in the late stage, can he create a miracle?"

    The watching cultivators from the Xuanhuang Sect and Spirit Dragon Holy Land asked with bated breath.

    "Hmph, how could it be possible? This is a Supreme Saint in the late stage, just one step away from the Quasi-Emperor; how could they possibly be defeated by someone in the late stage of Great Saint,"

    said a cultivator from the Heavenly Sword Gate disdainfully.

    "That''s true, the higher the cultivation, the greater the gap between the minor realms becomes," another cultivator nodded in agreement.

    Even within the Sublime Saint Realm, the gap between each minor realm is astonishing; the difference between the late and intermediate stages of the Supreme Saint is even greater than that between the intermediate stages of Supreme Saint and Great Saint.

    The late stage of Supreme Saint is the last realm before stepping into the Emperor Realm, and no one can predict just how powerful a cultivator at this level is.

    Ye Xuanji''s Supreme Dao Artifact had already been damaged, and now in his hands materialized a Moon Disk, a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact.

    Although it was also a Dao Artifact refined by a Great Emperor, the power of this Moon Disk was nowhere near that of the Moon Wheel.

    "Break!"

    Elder Bai bellowed angrily as he unleashed a furious onslaught of sword qi towards the Moon Disk above Ye Xuanji''s head. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Elder Bai wielded a lifebound weapon forged from ancient Immortal Gold, possessed of extraordinary power and comparable to a Supreme Dao Artifact. His great sword swung down like a blanket covering the sky, slashing onto the Moon Disk.

    The next moment, a "crack" was heard, and the star-shining Moon Disk was split in half straight down the middle.

    "What?"

    "A Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact was directly destroyed?!"

    Ye Xuanji''s heart chilled, and his hair stood on end as a sense of crisis flooded over him.

    In the next instant, a violent aura surged towards him.

    "Pfft!"

    Ye Xuanji felt a crushing force hit his chest, and he was thrown back, spewing out a large amount of blood from his mouth.

    "Whoosh!"

    This Elder Bai was terrifying; with a single sword strike, he had broken a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact and sent his opponent flying.

    "As expected, even if he could repel a Supreme Saint at the intermediate stage with one move, he still stands no chance against one in the late stage,"

    concluded the crowd, this result not surprising anyone, but rather confirming their earlier expectations.

    Ye Xuanji felt as though all the bones in his body had broken, and his flesh was being torn apart piece by piece.

    Even though he had already ingested the Divine Pill, the terrifying sword qi was still rampaging inside his body, continuously damaging his physical body.

    "I didn''t expect you to still be able to stand up," Elder Bai said, standing in the air and looking down at Ye Xuanji with an indifferent expression.

    He had thought that his attack would leave Ye Xuanji severely injured and unable to rise, but he did not expect Ye Xuanji to be able to get up again.

    "I must admit, you do have some skill. However, having crossed swords with the Heavenly Sword Gate, don''t expect to leave this place alive," he declared.

    Qinchuan had already exited seclusion and arrived at the scene, but he remained hidden in the void, not revealing himself.

    He was not surprised by Ye Xuanji''s defeat; a Supreme Saint in the late stage has begun to comprehend the Great Emperor''s Law, which is vastly different from an ordinary Supreme Saint.

    Just as in the past, when Ye Xuanji managed to break a scale of the Supreme Saint in the late stage, Xi Long, he was already considered quite formidable.

    Seeing Ye Xuanji devoid of the strength to fight, just as he was about to appear,

    suddenly, Ye Xuanji''s aura flared up again, a torrent of qi bursting from him ¨C the aura of the Heavenly Secrets, holy, mysterious, and wondrous.

    ```

    ```

    "Ah, he actually comprehended the ''God-Slaying'' technique at this moment," Qinchuan''s eyes flickered with a sharp light. He stopped and continued to hide in the void.

    This was an invaluable tempering opportunity for Ye Xuanji.

    "Yin-Yang, Dual Polarity, God-Slaying!"

    Ye Xuanji suddenly soared into the sky, roaring ferociously. His hands formed seal gestures, and terrifying golden runes and Great Dao Laws continuously congregated towards his arms.

    Dual Polarity Yin-Yang is a Divine Skill which can be employed with palm techniques and fist seals, taught by Qinchuan. It consists of three techniques: Heaven Devouring, God-Slaying, and Demon-Subduing.

    But so far, Ye Xuanji had only comprehended and was proficient in using the Heaven Devouring technique. Earlier in the morning, within the utopian world, it was this Heaven Devouring technique he used to successfully fend off the combined sword strikes of dozens of Supreme Saint experts.

    Now, Ye Xuanji proved through his actions that the Heaven Devouring technique was no longer sufficient to withstand the opponent.

    According to Qinchuan''s original estimation, Ye Xuanji would need to reach the Supreme Saint Realm before he could comprehend God-Slaying, and stepping into the Emperor Realm was required to master the Spirit Martial God-Slaying technique.

    Unexpectedly, at the critical juncture of crisis and severely injured, he achieved a breakthrough in comprehension.

    "Spurt, spurt, spurt"

    Centered on him, runes flowed outward continuously, dazzlingly bright like the starry Milky Way. At this moment, he embodied a blinding sun, radiating brilliant light.

    Immediately, this sun exploded completely.

    "Boom!"

    The golden Dharma Patterns and Great Dao Runes swept towards the surroundings, engulfing everyone.

    "Is this the God-Slaying technique?" A fervent light surged from Ye Xuanji''s eyes, feeling as though he was condensing an unparalleled Great Seal in his hands.

    Powerful enough to destroy everything in the world.

    "What is this Divine Skill?!"

    From afar, all the cultivators were shocked, a great doubt arising in their hearts.

    "How did he suddenly become so much stronger?" Everyone exclaimed in amazement.

    Every one of them was petrified, trembling all over.

    Ye Xuanji''s God-Slaying technique and Elder Bai''s Human-Sword Unity clashed in the void, resembling two ancient gods and demons in battle, casting terrifying mandates that made everyone prostrate.

    "Elder He, quickly cooperate with the experts of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land to seal off this realm. Otherwise, the clash of these two will crush all low-rank cultivators!"

    The might of these two was too fearsome, a Supreme Saint expert cried out.

    The battle between the two took place just outside Mount Sumeru, countless cultivators from Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect had just stepped out from Mount Sumeru and had not had the time to move away. The violent energy of the two would surely grind all cultivators below the Saint Realm into dust.

    Hearing this, Elder He''s eyes flickered with sharp light, rejoicing in his heart: "Wiping out all low-rank cultivators, that would be excellent!"

    Immediately, Elder He sat upright with dignity, looking towards the battle between Elder Bai and Ye Xuanji in the void, seemingly not hearing anything.

    "Run!"

    Seeing this, numerous low-rank cultivators panicked and fled in terror in all directions.

    But the next moment, the two energies in the void fully collided.

    "Boom!"

    The corporeal Great Dao Runes stirred up spatial ripples in the void, rippling outwards in all directions.

    The corporeal energy ripples touched all the cultivators below the Saint Realm around them, and their physical bodies turned to dust, disappearing like smoke.

    Even Saints could not escape unharmed, getting swept away, severely injured.

    The collision of two top-tier Divine Power Spells was too terrifying!

    No one noticed that the moment before their Divine Skills clashed, Ling Xian''er, Ji Huo''er, and Ye Shiyi, who were originally outside Mount Sumeru, suddenly vanished into thin air.

    And at this moment, in the void, Ji Huo''er looked at the young man in front of her with surprise and joy, exclaiming, "Big brother, you''re back!"

    ```

 Chapter 641 - 641: Qin Chuan Returns

    ```

    "Big brother, you''re back!"

    Ji Huo''er said excitedly as she looked at Qinchuan in front of her. Ling Xian''er and Ye Shiyi also stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

    "Thank you, young master!"

    They knew that the reason for their appearance here was because Ye Xuanji and Elder Bai were too busy fighting to attend to them. The fierce shockwaves from the battle could very well have engulfed them, so Qinchuan had made a move to pull them into this void.

    "Eh, big brother, you''ve broken through to the Holy Realm Early Stage!"

    "I''ve made a slight breakthrough," Qinchuan murmured thoughtfully. He then glanced at the three of them and nodded in approval, "It seems the trip to Mount Sumeru has been quite fruitful for you as well." sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had both successfully broken through to the Dragon Transformation Realm Early Stage.

    "That''s all thanks to you teaching me how to activate that mysterious array," Ji Huo''er answered with a grin.

    "Squeak squeak¡ª"

    Just then, the little furball from Ji Huo''er''s arms wriggled out, its bright, large eyes sparkling as it curiously stared at Qinchuan.

    Although Qinchuan had seen this little fox before, he had not sensed its aura until now, and upon detecting it, he raised an eyebrow.

    "Eh, this little fellow..."

    Qinchuan reached out, picked up the confused little furball in his hand, and mana surged forth, probing into the little demon fox''s body.

    "That''s right, it''s that guy''s bloodline!" Qinchuan said sternly. He felt a familiar aura coming from within the demon fox.

    "How could that guy''s bloodline appear in this demon, and moreover, locked up inside Mount Sumeru..."

    "Could it be..."

    At that thought, Qinchuan suddenly turned his head around.

    "Right, did you manage to get the treasures from that Peach Garden world?" He hadn''t continued to focus on the situation inside Mount Sumeru after Ji Huo''er refined the sacred fruit.

    Feeling the unusual bloodline from the little demon fox, he had an intuition that the treasure the demon fox had hidden in the lake back then was probably not simple.

    "Big brother, stop it, just talking about this gets me angry," Ji Huo''er said, her face turning gloomy. "Originally, when I saw that the Peach Garden world was a secret space, surely free of other cultivators, and worrying that someone else would reach the sacred fruit first, I went ahead and refined it.

    But who knew, after I refined the sacred fruit, the gateway to that small world opened completely, and it was swarming with cultivators."

    "It seems that the small world is indeed related to that guy," Qinchuan thought grimly. The Peach Garden world must have been one of his ploys; the demon fox obtained his legacy and controlled the opening of the gateway. Once the demon fox died, the world opened up completely.

    "It''s a pity. Whatever that guy left in the Peach Garden world must have been significant," Qinchuan pondered.

    "Later, when I entered, I encountered several lunatics from the Heavenly Sword Gate, who for no reason fought a battle with Grandpa Xuan Ji, causing me to not even find the treasure!"

    As Ji Huo''er continued speaking, she became more irate. Suddenly, she looked towards the direction where Ye Xuanji and Bai Yuan were fighting and shouted through clenched teeth, "Grandpa Xuan Ji, kill him!"

    Her cries in the void naturally went unheard by Ye Xuanji and Bai Yuan.

    However, at this moment, Ye Xuanji''s situation wasn''t looking good.

    Supreme Saint Late Stage experts were terrifyingly powerful, and Elder Bai had taken his sword cultivation to the extreme. Every slash and swing of his Spirit Sword was like a star falling from the ancient starry sky.

    What was frightening was that within his every action, there was a faint trace of Imperial Will.

    ```

    This was not the true will of a Great Emperor but rather a sign preceding the union with the Dao Emperor. Clearly, Elder Bai Yuan was on the verge of breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor Cultivation.

    Despite Ye Xuanji going all out and unleashing the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Demon-Slaying Strike, the overwhelming mana collided with his physical body, constantly tearing it apart.

    At this moment, Ye Xuanji was covered in blood, his silver hair disheveled, his physical body healing on one side and splitting open on the other. In just a short moment, his body had split and healed hundreds of times.

    This was thanks to the numerous divine pills that Qinchuan had given him, which allowed his mana and physical divine power to continually repair his injuries.

    Every second, as he was repeatedly torn and healed, many powerful experts from afar were already stupefied, with waves of shock surging in their hearts.

    "What kind of pill is this guy taking? How can it be so potent?"

    These Supreme Saint experts had keen eyesight and naturally noticed that Ye Xuanji''s physical body was continuously tearing and healing, with dense medicinal power surging within his spiritual power. It was apparent that he relied on elixirs to prevent his body from completely exploding.

    "Hmph, I want to see how long your pills can hold up!"

    Elder Bai, with a terrifying and violent aura, suppressed Ye Xuanji while coldly speaking.

    What was more fatal was that Elder Bai wielded a Lifebound Weapon of the Supreme Dao Artifact level, while Ye Xuanji''s Supreme Dao Artifact had been destroyed early on in the Peach Blossom World.

    Just now, he had been using Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts to fight against Elder Bai.

    The gap between their treasures was highlighted at this moment. Although the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts he had were not low in level, and most had been refined by a Great Emperor.

    However, against a Lifebound Weapon of the Supreme Dao Artifact level, they seemed inadequate. With every one or two full-force attacks from Elder Bai, the Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts in Ye Xuanji''s hands would break.

    "This is bad; I have no suitable magic artifacts left!"

    Inspecting his storage space, Ye Xuanji found only a few remaining Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts.

    He had originally possessed nearly a hundred Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifacts, all of which had been destroyed during the recent fight.

    Just then, a crisp voice suddenly rang out in the void.

    "Xuan Ji, catch this. It''s not good to face a great battle without a handy magical treasure!"

    "Young master!" Ye Xuanji, already on the brink of collapse, suddenly heard this voice and grasped it like a lifeline.

    He looked up in surprise.

    Then, he saw a Dao Scroll, glittering with golden light and horrific runes, drifting down from the void.

    This mysterious scroll shone brilliantly, enveloped in a hazy fog and rosy light. Around the scroll, a giant Bagua diagram appeared.

    As soon as the treasure emerged, the ancient aura of Heaven''s secrets poured down, and a terrifying pressure was unleashed, crushing down like the sky collapsing atop everyone''s heads.

    The Bagua Dao Scroll tore through the void, flying straight into Ye Xuanji''s hands, and only then did the oppressive aura felt by the crowd lessen slightly.

    "What a terrifying pressuring force from a magical treasure; what level is this item?"

    The cultivators were utterly shocked as they watched the scroll in Ye Xuanji''s hands, their chatter endless.

    "Could it be a Supreme Dao Artifact?"

    "No! Impossible, absolutely impossible to be a Supreme Dao Artifact; a Supreme Dao Artifact wouldn''t make me feel this kind of palpitation!" exclaimed an elder of the Xuanhuang Sect, his breath ragged and his eyes burning as he stared at the scroll in the void.

    "This is very likely a Divine Artifact!" said the Supreme Saint expert from the Xuanhuang Sect.

 Chapter 642 - 642 Divine Artifact

    As his voice fell, an elder in the Supreme Saint Late Stage from Heavenly Sword Gate shook his head, "How could it be a Divine Artifact? Even Great Emperors on the Divine Wilderness Continent have a hard time possessing one."

    When these words came out, many Supreme Saint experts were abruptly pulled back to reality.

    "That''s true, Divine Artifacts are so rare, only Great Emperor-level fighters would possess them."

    "At most, it might be a Supreme Dao Artifact that''s been augmented with a Special Formation," another expert speculated.

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s voice rose again, capturing everyone''s attention, "How dare you insult someone of this young master''s people at will?"

    Only then did everyone regain their senses, turning their gaze to Qinchuan, who had appeared from the void.

    "A mere kid at the Saint Realm?" Many Supreme Saints clarified Qinchuan''s Realm.

    "I knew it couldn''t be a Divine Artifact. A kid at the Saint Realm, at most, might not even be able to bring out a Supreme Dao Artifact, let alone a mere Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact with a Special Formation, it''s all for show."

    Each of the many Supreme Saints thought to themselves.

    While there had been a slight doubt before, they were now certain that the scroll was not any Divine Artifact. They did not believe that the treasure flying from Qinchuan''s hands could be any earth-shattering Magical Treasure.

    By some special means, it is possible to impose a might surpassing its level onto the original Magic Artifact, although it is somewhat troublesome, it isn''t impossible.

    "Eh? Isn''t that one of those four waste... those four who pretended to be the sons of the Heavenly Sword Gate?"

    Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er were standing together with three others, and some cultivators in the distance recognized Qinchuan.

    The cultivator had originally wanted to say one of the four wastes but, recalling Ye Shiyi and Ji Huo''er''s combat strength, it didn''t seem right to call them wastes, and thus he corrected himself.

    "It''s really him! Wasn''t he at the early stages of Dragon Transformation? How come in just over ten days, he has reached the Holy''s Realm?"

    Some cultivators who had ascended the mountain with Qinchuan noticed his sudden surge in Cultivation Level, leading to a mix of confusion and astonishment.

    "Xuan Ji, go take care of this foolhardy guy," Qinchuan said indifferently, his majestic and domineering voice rising above the noisy field.

    "What''s he talking about?"

    "He actually thinks he can handle Elder Bai with just a Half-Step Supreme Dao Artifact?" a flicker of light passed through the eyes of the many Supreme Saint experts.

    "Doesn''t know how to spell death, just a Saint dares to speak so arrogantly, he will pay for his words and deeds."

    The scroll floated above Ye Xuanji''s head, he clasped his hands together, and respectfully said, "Yes! Young Master!"

    "Old fool, continue!"

    Just now, Qinchuan''s sudden appearance had interrupted the combat between the two, and in a few short breaths, Ye Xuanji''s wounds had already healed by a large margin; seeing this, he shouted loudly.

    Previously, he was oppressed by Elder Bai to the point of being unable to catch his breath, but now he was beginning to take the offensive.

    Ye Xuanji''s form was like a dragon, the scroll in his hand unfolded, and a gigantic Bagua diagram emerged from it, hanging above the azure sky. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This Bagua pattern was vast and magnificent, covering the sun and obscuring the entire sky.

    Under the Bagua, the eight trigraphs of heaven, earth, water, fire, thunder, wind, mountain, and lake each transformed different shining lights into screens and energies, pouring down like curtains of rain.

    The wind howled, lightning flashed, thunder roared, flames blazed, and colossal waves surged, as eight different energies burst forth from the Bagua diagram.

    In an instant, the mysterious power of Heavenly Mystery completely permeated this part of the world.

    "Heavenly Sword resounds, ten thousand swords return to the source, come forth!"

    Even a powerful figure like Elder Bai felt a hint of pressure as he displayed the divine skills of Heavenly Sword Gate.

    Thousands of Spirit Swords came forth all at once.

    "Elder Bai is so cautious; he actually used the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Source!"

    The many Supreme Saint experts were all astonishment.

    "Boom!"

    Their speeds were so fast they reached the extreme, with Spirit Swords colliding with the scroll.

    Thunder exploded, lightning intertwined, rumbling throughout this part of the world.

    ```

    "Hiss, hiss, hiss"

    To everyone''s surprise, the ten thousand spirit swords in the sky began to collapse at an incredible speed.

    Within an instant, the ten thousand spirit swords were directly struck into oblivion by the terrifying lightning flashes.

    The Bagua Dao Scroll had actually completely suppressed the technique of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Source that was executed with a Supreme Dao Artifact.

    Moreover, the horrifying energy seemed to grow eyes, rolling through the void directly towards Elder Bai.

    "Boom!"

    The eight types of energies, quick as lightning, instantly blasted onto Elder Bai''s body.

    The next moment, Elder Bai''s body exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist, sending shivers down the spine.

    Elder Bai had suddenly perished.

    All this happened too quickly.

    Just one moment ago, Elder Bai was still brimming with confidence, condensing sword qi, using the Divine Skill Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Source; the next, he was directly suppressed by the Bagua Dao Scroll, his body and dao annihilated.

    All this occurred in the blink of an eye, too fast even for many Supreme Saints to comprehend, let alone Ye Xuanji who had used the Bagua Dao Scroll himself.

    "Is this... the power of a divine artifact?"

    The many Supreme Saints were stunned, and after a long pause, the crowd reacted with a collective gasp.

    Looking towards Ye Xuanji and the scroll in his hands, they were filled with disbelief.

    "That... Could it really be..."

    "Heavens, it truly is the legendary divine artifact!"

    At this moment, all the Supreme Saint Experts went mad.

    Originally, upon seeing the scroll for the first time and feeling its terrifying pressure, some had harbored doubts.

    But at that time, no one believed that a Holy Cultivator could actually present a divine artifact.

    Now, however, no one could deny it; that scroll was indeed a divine artifact.

    The many powerful beings who had snapped back to reality were now revealing avaricious glints in their eyes.

    This was a divine artifact!

    "You bastards! How dare you kill people from our three great sects, are you tired of living!"

    Suddenly, a cold and indifferent voice erupted from the void as an elderly woman with white hair staggered forward, her murky eyes radiating the aura of death.

    She was an elder of the Xuanhuang Sect, named Long Ying.

    Elder Bai was a member of the Heavenly Sword Gate, and she was from the Xuanhuang Sect; the two were not related by blood or friendship. With Elder Bai dead, she was the first to jump out.

    By this time, everyone had realized what she was aiming for.

    She was clearly looking for an excuse to act and to seize the divine artifact.

    The numerous Supreme Saints quickly came to the same conclusion.

    "Right, where did this dog come from? We three great sects are branches of the same tree. How dare you kill an elder of the Heavenly Sword Gate; this is a blatant slap in the face to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land."

    An elder of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s Heavenly Branch, named Quan Zong, stepped forward, staring coldly at Ye Xuanji.

    The Heavenly Sword Gate had suffered too great a loss on this trip to Mount Sumeru.

    The Thirteen Young Masters, Zhou Duo, Bai Shengyi, Li Cunxian, as well as two elders, Bai Yuan and Bai Fang, all perished at the hands of these few.

    When the elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate saw that the Xuanhuang and Spirit Dragon sects had not acted earlier but now eagerly jumped out at the sight of a divine artifact, they couldn''t help but silently curse them for being despicable.

    But at this moment, they had no time for sorrow or anger. Many elders of the Heavenly Sword Gate stepped forward, surrounding Ye Xuanji in a circle: "You old fool, for killing an elder of our Heavenly Sword Gate, today we will tear you to pieces."

    Afterward, another elder from the Heavenly Sword Gate pointed to Qinchuan and the other three above in the void.

    "Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Gate, heed my command, seize these four!"

    ```

 Chapter 643 - 643: Sweeping Across

    "Disciples of Heavenly Sword Gate, heed my command and strike with all your might, take down these four!"

    An elder of the Heavenly Sword Gate pointed at Qinchuan and his three companions with a sinister tone.

    "Elder, leave these fellows to us!"

    At this moment, four young men in blue Taoist robes, each with handsome features, stepped forward, united by a common hatred, and looked towards Qinchuan''s group.

    Although they were a few cycles older than Bai Shengyi, they belonged to the main branch of the Heavenly Sword Gate and were considered to be of the same generation; deep down, they all harbored secret affections for Bai Shengyi. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    They had watched Bai Shengyi grow from a child, her talents shining brightly, but now that she had been slain by Ji Huo''er, they had long regarded the four as enemies.

    At the command of the elder, the four cultivators at the Saint Realm initiated their spells, unsheathed their Spirit Swords, and charged at the four, shouting loudly, "For Lady Bai, revenge!"

    At the same time, in another part of the heavens and earth.

    The aged matriarch Long Ying of the Xuanhuang Sect and Elder Quan Zong of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land each let out a fierce shout, their arms gleaming as Divine Skills emerged, unleashing a fierce barrage towards Ye Xuanji.

    The remaining elders at the Sublime Saint Realm quickly reacted, unwilling to fall behind, fearing that the Divine Artifact would be taken by someone else first.

    Even the experts at the Great Saint Realm were now fully mobilizing their movement techniques, converging towards the battlezone, lured by the irresistible temptation of the Divine Artifact.

    Only the numerous experts at the Saint Realm and those below it hastily retreated, fleeing this domain, as the clash between Great Saints and Supreme Saints was not a fray Saints were worthy to join.

    At this moment, all the experts from Great Saint to Supreme Saint were closing in on Ye Xuan.

    A quick glance revealed at least thirty Great Saint experts, and even more Supreme Saint experts were present¡ªover sixty in total¡ªbecause most had not ventured into Mount Sumeru until now.

    A hundred experts, both Great and Supreme Saints, if united, could sweep through a Great Domain as long as the Great Emperor did not intervene; none could stand alone against them.

    At this point, no one cared anymore about Ye Xuanji''s fate; he was undoubtedly a dead man.

    With such forces aligned against him, even if Ye Xuanji possessed a Divine Artifact, he could not keep it safe.

    Now, people were more concerned about who would eventually end up with the Divine Artifact.

    However, amidst the multitude of powerful beings, there was an exception.

    Elder He of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land stood leisurely in the void, not participating in the scramble for the Divine Artifact.

    He watched calmly, with a strange gleam in his eyes and a sinister smile on his lips, murmuring softly, "Yes, just like that, keep fighting! The more who die, the better!"

    "Hmph, four Saints daring to strike at me? Truly seeking death," Qinchuan said dismissively, shaking his head as he spoke with an undeniable arrogance in his calm voice.

    "Die!" Qinchuan shouted. As the enemy drew their swords, he struck even before them, exhaling a radiant clump of Essence Qi. The Essence Qi rose and spread like mist, forming into chain after chain of divine light that intertwined and spiraled through the void.

    The Essence Qi turned into Divine Chains as swift as lightning, branching off in all directions.

    In an instant, the Divine Chains pierced through the void and straight into the foreheads of the opponents, passing through their brows and instantly shattering their souls.

    With just one breath of Essence Qi, four Great Saint experts fell dead, their physical bodies tumbling back to the mortal world.

    "Huh?"

    "What? This young man just breath-killed four Great Saints?!"

    The prodigious youngsters from the three major sects simultaneously felt a jolt in their hearts, staring in amazement at Qinchuan.

    "Are these people truly at the Chen Grade Level?"

    At this time, many cultivators couldn''t help but wonder.

    Qinchuan, Ye Shiyi, Ye Xuanji, and Ji Huo''er each had performances that were too striking to ignore.

    Earlier, it was thought that Ye Shiyi and Ji Huo''er were monstrous enough, but now another even more significant presence had emerged, who with just a single breath, killed contemporaneous genius youngsters of the same level.

    "Is this the rarely seen genius of ancient and modern times, actually considered to be trash?" People''s eyebrows twitched.

    "Mere chickens and dogs, even a Saint dares to make a move against this young master."

    Qinchuan regarded the Eight Desolates with disdain as his Innate Pupils opened, and a terrifying light seeped from his eyes.

    "You..."

    "Arrogant!"

    The Sect Master of Heavenly Sword Gate and the remaining elders of the eight sub-sects along with dozens of Saints, hearing his words, immediately bristled with anger, rebuking him one after another. Their bodies radiated light as they pressed towards Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan''s words had undoubtedly offended them all.

    Even the Holy Cultivators from Xuanhuang Sect and Spirit Dragon Holy Land showed a hint of displeasure on their faces.

    The Supreme Saint Experts and Great Saints were all attacking Ye Xuanji, vying for the Divine Artifact, leaving only the Saints of the Saint Realm to act against Qinchuan.

    In fact, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was originally established to protect the Demon Race''s filth. The core of the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land lay within the Prohibition Lands that preserved the Demon''s filth.

    Over the years, although Ye Yu had changed the appearance of Spirit Dragon Holy Land dramatically, the core had not changed.

    After Qinchuan returned to the Prohibition Lands, he had once again taken control of the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Now in the territory of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, every move was under the surveillance of his soul, and his true self was in an invincible state.

    Whether it be four Holy Cultivators or forty, in Qinchuan''s eyes, there was no essential difference.

    Perhaps all he needed to do was to exhale a slightly bigger breath.

    "When I called you chickens and dogs, I did not mean to mock, but merely to state the simple truth. In fact, you''re not even worthy of being called chickens and dogs in front of this young master. If you had stayed put and watched the battle between Supreme Saint Experts peacefully, there would have been no issue. But if you provoke this young master, you will pay the price," Qinchuan said, scanning the numerous Holy Cultivators around him.

    Although what he said was the truth, to the ears of the crowd, it was a blatant mockery.

    This made the saints of Heavenly Sword Gate even more indignant.

    Even the Holy Cultivators of Xuanhuang Sect and Spirit Dragon Holy Land showed indignation on their faces, "This guy, he himself is but of the Saint Realm, yet he ridicules our Saint Realm so!"

    "Heavenly Sword Gate saints, heed my command, form the array!"

    At that moment, a woman with an elegant figure and dressed in a white robe stepped out from among the saints of Heavenly Sword Gate and crisply spoke.

    "Nine Paths Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation!"

    With the woman''s cry, the saints of Heavenly Sword Gate began to move.

    But this time, the many saints didn''t rush towards Qinchuan; instead, they positioned themselves on all nine sides.

    "Stars of frosty chill, serve my will, let the swords aim to purge all demons..."

    All the cultivators murmured softly, chanting spells under their breath.

    At this moment, everyone began to emit dazzling halos, iridescent and flowing towards the void above.

    This mana coalesced in the void, sealing off this piece of heaven and earth, trapping Qinchuan and three others within.

    A massive purple Spirit Sword materialized in the void.

    This Longsword was even more majestic and massive than any used by the cultivators of Heavenly Sword Gate before.

    The giant sword plunged into the clouds, its ends invisible, only the countless sword energies capable of tearing through the void swirling around it. As if it could slice the azure sky, its dominance was unparalleled.

    "This is the Demon-Suppressing Formation of Heavenly Sword Gate, a Sword Array formed by forty-nine people, powerful enough to kill a Supreme Saint Expert. Today, I shall show you who are the true chickens and dogs," the leading woman from Heavenly Sword Gate said coldly.

    "Suppress!"

 Chapter 644 - 644: Formation Breaking with a Single Finger

    As the woman let out a clear cry, the longsword above Qinchuan''s head began to move.

    Carrying terrifying energy, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, it slowly pressed down toward the top of Qinchuan''s head.

    The movements of this huge sword seemed very slow, yet they imparted an inescapable sense of despair.

    This feeling was like an ant watching helplessly as a divine mountain plummeted from the heavens.

    Desiring to escape, but unable to flee the range of the divine mountain''s shadow.

    Utter despair.

    Even the Saints in the distance were crushed by the sword array''s condensed giant sword, filled with terror as they retreated further away.

    "My God, this giant sword, even a Supreme Saint Expert in the late stage would have to expend a great deal of energy to resist it, right?"

    The faces of the onlookers were ashen. Fortunately, they had fled fast enough, for had they been locked in that region along with Qinchuan, they might have ended up accompanying the four in their deaths.

    "Heh, playing with formations in front of this young master? Truly a display of ignorance for all to mock!"

    Qinchuan laughed, scornful and unrestrained.

    Aside from those few beings that he could not see through, lurking in the shadows, to say that in the entire world his comprehension of arrays was second, meant that no one could claim the first place.

    "However, I must say your idea was a good one. Unable to see through the opponent''s strength, you employed the strongest methods to suppress them." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although Qinchuan stood under the oppression of the giant sword, a faint glow radiated from his body, and a mysterious aura around him formed an absolute space.

    In that space, not to mention Qinchuan, even Ji Huo''er and the others were unaffected.

    He said casually.

    "Hm?"

    "Under such a terrifying sword array pressure, how can you still move?"

    The woman looked at Qinchuan uncertainly, her face expressing confusion.

    "The sword array pressure has clearly sealed off this world. Even a Supreme Saint Expert would struggle to move an inch. How could you possibly remain so unperturbed?!"

    But her expression became fierce again, "No matter how you managed to evade the sword array''s pressure, the array has locked onto you, and I want to see how you''ll escape the array''s eradication!"

    As her voice rose, the Spirit Sword above became even more majestic and terrifying, its power overwhelming, and the speed of the array''s giant sword falling also increased.

    Continuing with disdain, Qinchuan said, "If it were anyone else, your actions might be deemed wise, but unfortunately, you have encountered me. Even with your strongest methods, you don''t stand a chance against this young master."

    At this, Qinchuan sneered with endless arrogance and confidence, "Because this young master is invincible!"

    "Arrogance! Daring to speak of invincibility within the Holy''s Realm, you''re courting death!"

    The voice of the Heavenly Sword Gate woman was cold, her hair flying about. This was not just her own sentiment; the Saints from Heavenly Sword Gate responsible for the formation setting thought the same, their fingers positioned on their swords, their incantations moving faster.

    The giant sword initially descended slowly, but it gained speed due to the pull of gravity and the faster chanting of the crowd. In the blink of an eye, the giant sword had reached the heads of Qinchuan and his companions.

    This sword, as if summoned from the Divine Sword, was grand, terrifying, and unstoppable.

    "Since you don''t believe in this young master, then you will have to pay the price.

    Today, this young master will let you witness what true strength is. This young master breaking your sword array with one finger is more than enough!"

    Qinchuan stood boldly in the void, his hair flying, his entire being exuding unmatched confidence and authority.

    As he spoke, he casually lifted his arm and extended a finger, pointing it at the giant sword above.

    "Hm?"

    "This guy, he actually dares to stop the Nine Paths Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation with a finger?"

    At this moment, the cultivators from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Xuanhuang Sect, including many from the Heavenly Sword Gate who were spectating, all raised their eyebrows, unable to believe what they were seeing.

    "Has this guy gone mad?"

    "Even a Supreme Saint Expert wouldn''t dare to be so reckless, using their physical body to catch a sword array condensed by forty-nine saints. Is this guy actually trying to catch it with a single finger?"

    In the distance, Jiang Youwei, who had escaped from Mount Sumeru and had now broken through to the Holy''s Realm, watched Qinchuan with trepidation, "Young Master Qin, what is he trying to do?"

    "This guy is definitely going to die!" muttered many cultivators from afar, furrowing their brows.

    Though Qinchuan had used a breath of essence Qi to suppress four Great Saints and dazzled them, this was a sword array condensed by forty-nine saints!

    Qinchuan''s finger was ordinary, but as he gently pointed it, ripples of the void emanated from around it.

    Waves of ancient and mysterious Qi followed the ripple of his finger.

    Qinchuan''s finger touched the giant sword.

    However, the scene of Qinchuan being cleaved into dust and flesh, which everyone had imagined, did not occur.

    The sharp tip of the giant sword stopped right above Qinchuan''s fingertip, not moving any further.

    It was as if an iron rod was propping up the crushing blue sky.

    There was no explosion or dazzling light; the whole process was extremely calm and tranquil. The sword array descended, and not even a flicker of Dao patterns was stimulated, just quietly and stably stopping on Qinchuan''s finger.

    Incredibly, he managed to catch this spirit sword with the strength of one finger.

    "Break!"

    With a light shout from Qinchuan, the law followed the oral incantation, and with a "crack" sound, the colossal spirit sword, which had come from above the clouds and below the firmament, instantly became full of cracks.

    The spirit sword was fracturing rapidly.

    "Boom!"

    The sword, riddled with cracks like a shattered crystal blade, suddenly collapsed the next moment, as if a Divine Peak had exploded, and a pillar reaching to the heavens had broken, sending fragments raining down all around.

    The sword array, capable of slaying a Supreme Saint Expert, had been punctured by Qinchuan''s fingertip.

    Not only that, as the spirit sword shattered, Sword Qi recoiled towards the direction of forty-nine saints.

    This Sword Qi, with its matchless energy, ferocity, and frenzy, as if it had eyes of its own, slashed towards the tops of their heads.

    "Pfft, pfft, pfft¡ª"

    In an instant, these saintly powerhouses were engulfed by the fierce Sword Qi and died on the spot.

    "Whew¡ª"

    For a moment, the many cultivators who had not taken action in the distance gasped in shock, indisputably looking at Qinchuan.

    "What exactly did he just do?" a cultivator murmured doubtfully.

    "Am I seeing things? Did he just shatter a sword array created by forty-nine saints with a single finger, a gentle tap?" a cultivator pinched their own thigh, suspecting they had fallen into an Illusion Realm.

    "This is no Illusion Realm; you saw it right! It is indeed so!"

    "My heavens, what kind of monster is he?"

    Everyone was shocked, utterly astonished.

    If they thought Qinchuan suppressing four Great Saints in one breath was beyond their expectations and recognized the monstrousness of Qinchuan,

    then Qinchuan''s performance just now had them doubting they were dreaming.

    No matter how monstrously talented a genius was, they couldn''t possibly achieve this. Even those emperors from ancient to modern times, wishing to break a sword array laid down by forty-nine saints at the same Realm, absolutely couldn''t do it so effortlessly!

    At this moment, many cultivators fell into a frenzy.

 Chapter 645 - 645: Total Annihilation

    The battle between Ye Xuanji and the many Supreme Saint and Great Saint experts didn''t turn out to be as one-sided as everyone imagined.

    The numerous Supreme Saints took action, intending to first take down Ye Xuanji before competing for the Divine Instrument Scroll.

    However,

    The Bagua Scroll in Ye Xuanji''s hand completely unfurled, suspended high above his head.

    It was an Ancient Scroll.

    Within the scroll was a Bagua Diagram, but it encompassed the Heaven-Earth Formation and the rules of all things.

    Brilliant, dazzling golden light spilled out from the scroll, turning it into something akin to a miniature sun. Terrifying rules poured down, surrounding Ye Xuanji in the center, forming an impenetrable barrier.

    The Supreme Saint experts from the three major sects unleashed their abilities, and Divine Skills erupted.

    However, without exception, all these techniques and Divine Skills were intercepted by the divine radiance flowing from the scroll.

    "This Divine Artifact is even stronger than we imagined!"

    The mass attack by the Supreme Saints failed to take down Ye Xuanji, reflecting poorly on them.

    In fact, Divine Artifacts don''t belong to this world; even a Great Emperor couldn''t unleash their full power.

    Moreover, Ye Xuanji had only just obtained the scroll from Qinchuan and hadn''t even had the chance to refine it. It was impossible for him to resist a group of a hundred Supreme Saints on his own.

    But Qinchuan''s Soul was secretly controlling everything, allowing the Divine Artifact to exhibit a certain degree of its power.

    He didn''t let the Divine Artifact exhibit its strongest power as that would have directly suppressed the hundred people.

    He maintained a delicate balance between the pressure of the Divine Artifact and the collective might of the Supreme Saints, allowing Ye Xuanji to train himself to the fullest extent.

    The fierce battle between the two sides was earth-shattering, moving from this realm up into the void above, amidst the clouds. Countless clouds were destroyed, and it began to pour rain from the sky.

    "The power of this Divine Artifact far exceeds our expectations."

    The elderly Long Ying, surrounded by Xuanhuang Spiritual Energy, spoke seriously.

    "We have not previously encountered Divine Artifacts, so it''s normal to underestimate its power!"

    Said a Supreme Saint Expert named Long Ji from the Xuanhuang Sect.

    Generally, only Great Emperor-level experts are qualified to use Divine Artifacts, so they indeed had no experience in fighting against them.

    "Good, the stronger the power of the Divine Artifact, the happier we should be!" Long Ying licked her dry lips, her eyes penetrating, as Xuanhuang Qi began to emanate from her arms again, pressing down towards Ye Xuanji.

    Ye Xuanji also noticed the anomaly of the Divine Artifact, which vastly surpassed the strength he could muster. He instantly understood that this was Qinchuan''s doing.

    Immediately, he put aside all other thoughts and began to give it his all.

    Without the worry of guarding his back, Ye Xuanji was now even more capable. Each time he formed a Seal Gesture with his hands, the Demon Subduing Great Seal descended from the sky, suppressing Great Saint experts.

    Gradually, his skill in the Demon Subduing Technique improved.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

    From initially being on par with the others in battle, Ye Xuanji eventually reached a point where a single Demon Subduing Technique could shatter a Great Saint expert besieging him.

    His strength was visibly growing at an astonishing rate.

    As the intense battle continued, a massive Spirit Sword condensed out of the void.

    "This is the Nine Paths Demon-Suppressing Sword Formation of the Heavenly Sword Gate!"

    The Sword Formation, formed by forty-nine Saints, was terrifyingly powerful, and even the many Supreme Saints felt its presence.

    All the Supreme Saint experts paused.

    They had been so focused on the Divine Artifact that they had lost their minds in battle with Ye Xuanji and had neglected Qinchuan and his group.

    In their eyes, Qinchuan and his party, at best, were at the Holy Realm Early Stage, easily suppressed with a flick of the finger.

    Now, with the manifestation of the Sword Array, the Supreme Saints and Great Saints divided their attention to observe the battlefield where Qinchuan and the others were.

    The numerous Supreme Saints didn''t care to look until they saw Qinchuan, with a single finger, shatter the vast and magnificent Sword Array into dust.

    And the backlash was incredibly fierce, instantly killing all who formed the Sword Array with a devastating rebound.

    At that moment, a storm of shock and disbelief surged within the hearts of all the Supreme Saint Experts.

    They asked themselves if they could escape the exclusive Sword Formation of the Heavenly Sword Gate, composed of forty-nine Great Saint Experts?

    Perhaps they could, but it was absolutely impossible to shatter the formation with a single finger.

    "How could this kid possibly..."

    Long Ying and Long Ji exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.

    But, almost immediately, they looked over the Divine Instrument Scroll above Ye Xuanji''s head.

    Suddenly, an absurd thought crossed their minds.

    "Could it be that this kid also possesses a Divine Artifact?"

    It was impossible for a Saint to shatter a Sword Array with a single finger, but what about a Saint wielding a Divine Artifact?

    Having witnessed the power of Ye Xuanji with a Divine Artifact, which boosted his strength by more than a hundredfold, they had reason to believe Qinchuan was also leveraging the power of a Divine Artifact.

    "Right, that old guy''s Divine Artifact was brought out by that kid, so it''s plausible that this kid has one too."

    A glint flashed in the eyes of Long Ying and Long Ji as they looked at each other.

    "Impudent brat, surrender your life."

    At this moment, the two of them abandoned any pretense of sharing Sect bonds and went straight on the attack.

    Instantly, the two of them abruptly withdrew from the battle and charged towards Qinchuan.

    Snatching a Divine Artifact from the hands of a Saint was far easier than taking one from a Supreme Saint Expert.

    "Despicable, shameless!"

    The remaining Supreme and Great Saints also quickly realized the duo''s intentions.

    Though they hadn''t seen Qinchuan using a Divine Artifact, his methods made everyone suspect that he was.

    For a moment, all the experts abandoned Ye Xuanji and rushed towards Qinchuan.

    Having attacked Ye Xuanji for a long time without success, they had decided to pick on a softer target, but they would never expect that this would be the path to Hell''s Reincarnation.

    With a hundred Supreme Saint Experts failing to suppress Ye Xuanji, the pressure on him decreased drastically as countless experts charged at Qinchuan.

    The Heavenly Secret Energy of the Bagua Scroll above his head surged wildly, complementing his Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Divine Ability and Heaven Devouring Demon Subduing Divine Ability, as he continued to harvest the heads of Great Saint Cultivators.

    The eyes of these Supreme Saint experts could not hide their greed, almost as if they had the word "Treasure" written on their foreheads.

    Qinchuan stood aloft in the sky, sweeping his gaze indifferently over the crowd as he said coldly, "Do you really think I don''t have a temper? Isn''t this enough already?"

    Qinchuan had killed four Great Saints, which had drawn forty-nine Great Saint Experts. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Now that he had just suppressed the forty-nine Great Saints, he saw a throng of Supreme Saints charging towards him.

    Even if Qinchuan had the patience of a saint, he couldn''t help but become angry at this point.

    "Since you''re courting death yourselves, don''t blame me then!"

    Qinchuan couldn''t be bothered to waste more words with these people blinded by greed; he could no longer persuade them, so all he could do was suppress them.

    With a wave of his hand, a Palm Imprint began to form in the void.

    This Palm Imprint was so massive it blotted out the sky and shone with a bright golden light, like a moon descending from the heavens.

    This Palm Imprint roiled with surging Essence Qi, breaking through the void and emitting a whistling sound.

    "Boom!"

    The strike was as fast as lightning and before the Supreme Saints could react, it came crashing down instantly.

    "Pfft, pfft, pfft."

    Ivory bursts of blood exploded in the void like blooming Blood Lotuses, beautiful yet tragic.

 Chapter 646 - 646: The Birth of the Ghost King

    At this moment, all the Supreme Saint Experts were wiped out by this palm.

    Several Supreme Saints who were still battling Ye Xuanji exploded into pieces, turning into a blood mist.

    These Supreme and Great Saint Experts, from the moment they saw the giant palm above their heads to their deaths, all happened within an extremely short time span¡ªthey didn''t even have the chance to activate their Divine Skills before they perished.

    Above the Dao Stage Plain, at this moment, apart from Ye Xuanji, Elder Fu Hu from Golden Buddha Mountain, and Elder He from Spirit Dragon Holy Land, no Saint Stage or above expert was left standing.

    All the Supreme Saint Experts were shattered by a single palm.

    ...

    "Whew!"

    "What the hell?!"

    In the distance, all the cultivators were stunned, their hearts filled with horror.

    They had been dazzled by Qinchuan''s performance and had completely failed to notice that after the souls and spirits of these Great and Supreme Saint Experts drifted towards the eight directions and entered the eight Ghost King Peaks, these peaks suddenly began to flash with a strange, blood-red light.

    The locust trees in front of these eight Ghost King Peaks had turned completely blood-red, lusciously alluring, looking from afar like pools of blood.

    An unceasing stream of cultivators'' souls entered the eight Ghost King Peaks surrounding them. Beneath the peaks, invisible to all, the power of an array surged wildly as flames at the core scorched every soul that entered the depths of the Ghost King Peaks.

    These souls were burned by the flames and, ultimately, transformed into terrifying black evil qi.

    The evil qi that the souls transformed into then flowed into the trunks from beneath the earth, beginning to nourish the eight bizarre locust trees.

    Deep underground, numerous roots pierced through the earth. Interwoven beneath the Abyss, they condensed into a sinister, blood-red secret room.

    Inside the secret room, a young man with an ungodly air about him and hair fluttering about was sitting cross-legged, stark naked.

    The smooth, blood-red roots were intertwined with certain mysterious Laws, like Divine Chains, piercing his body in a ghastly fashion.

    Among them, blood flowed along these Divine Chains from his body, and a large amount of refined blood re-entered his body from those roots and chains.

    At this moment, he was like a man undergoing torture, enduring a pain as if his heart was being pierced by a thousand arrows.

    In fact, he was not a tortured prisoner, but the current Holy Master of Spirit Dragon Holy Land¡ªYe Yu.

    He was currently utilizing the Ghost Race Array to refine his own bloodline, to completely transform his bloodline into that of the Ghost Race.

    The moment Mount Sumeru opened, he too activated the terrestrial Ghost King Formation, beginning the transformation of his bloodline.

    A root as thick as an arm thrust directly into his heart. Essence blood flowed from his limbs, bathed in the evil qi of the Eight Trigrams Ghost King Formation, and then flowed back into his heart.

    At this moment, he became one with the eight Ghost King Peaks.

    "This guy, I don''t know what method he has used, but he actually managed to suppress so many Supreme Saint Experts at the same time!" Having merged with the eight Ghost King Peaks, he could now clearly sense everything happening around Mount Sumeru.

    Seeing that Qinchuan, a mere Holy person, could suppress countless Supreme Saints, he, as a Great Emperor, was slightly surprised.

    "Hehe, no matter what you used, it''s all thanks to you, otherwise, I would have had to find a way to make these guys kill each other."

    Ye Yu talked to himself, continuously refining his bloodline. Although he stood high above and could see every move of the people on the Dao Stage, he was unable to use any of his strength; if he stirred his mana, all his previous efforts would be wasted.

    Otherwise, he would have taken action himself long ago and suppressed these cultivators.

    "It''s close, it''s so close, my supreme Ghost Race bloodline is about to be complete!" Feeling his bloodline becoming purer and more violent, he was unspeakably excited at this moment.

    Many years ago, the Ghost Race was locked into the barren Underworld. As the Spiritual Energy depleted, even their talents had fallen from an ancient race to being no better than that of the current Human Race.

    Now, Ye Yu had re-refined his bloodline and advanced to a pureblood of the Ghost Race, plus his confidence in having a chance to reproduce the ancient glory of the Ghost Race on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "When I emerge from seclusion, that will be the day I unify the Divine Wilderness Continent. At that time, I want everyone to submit at my feet! Ga ga ga, ga ga ga!"

    Ye Yu felt his bloodline becoming purer and began to fantasize about a splendid future.

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    Above the ground.

    The setting sun cast its glow, a dying sun like blood, specks of gold scattered on the ground. The once bustling dojo was now a scene of utter disorder, with countless blood and flesh strewn about.

    A desolate and eerie atmosphere began to rise on this land.

    The sun was about to set, and the entrance to Mount Sumeru was gradually dimming.

    The third day was almost over, and the passageway to Mount Sumeru was about to close.

    Within the void, that ancient and mysterious gate flickered, just before it was due to completely close. From within the gate, a burst of light emerged, and a figure rushed out of Mount Sumeru.

    Just as the figure emerged from the passage of Mount Sumeru, the gate behind him could no longer hold and vanished completely.

    "Huff¡ª"

    "I finally made it back in time!"

    Hong Yuan patted her chest with lingering fear, having barely rushed out in the nick of time before the closure of Mount Sumeru.

    If she hadn''t made it, she would have been trapped inside the mountain for thirty thousand years.

    "Sister Hong Yuan, you''ve finally come out!"

    Seeing Hong Yuan''s figure appear, Ji Huo''er waved from a distance, greeting her.

    "Sister Huo''er, you..." Hong Yuan''s words were cut off mid-sentence, but her face suddenly changed dramatically as she saw Qinchuan next to Ji Huo''er.

    The young man she had mistaken for a Great Emperor.

    ...

    "Hahaha, hahaha, my Ghost Race bloodline has finally fully matured!"

    Underground, Ye Yu was surrounded by bloody root chains that exploded. A crimson aura surged around him, and terrifying death qi filled the air, emitting a series of penetrating laughter.

    The Eight Trigrams Ghost King Formation was something he had obtained through Soul Search from Mo Yu''s soul. It was originally created within the Ghost Race to enhance the rarity of the Ghost Race''s bloodline.

    He had merely attempted to see if he could rid himself of the Human Race bloodline, not expecting it to actually work.

    "Not only did I shed the Human Race bloodline, I''ve even evolved into a Ghost King bloodline! Good, very good! Thanks to that kid''s move killing such a number of Supreme Saints, the death qi is now rich enough."

    Ye Yu introspected, feeling an unprecedented strength in his physical body.

    At the same time, his demeanor and appearance were undergoing earth-shattering changes.

    If it was said that in the past, with half a Ghost Race bloodline and half a Human Race bloodline, although his actions were ruthless and his style enigmatic, he still retained the characteristics of the Human Race.

    At this moment, his body radiated terrifying crimson blood qi, and his handsome and sinister features were rapidly transforming, with pockmarked rotting flesh beginning to form on his face.

    Human features were fading away, and repulsive slime was spewing out of his limbs.

    Among the Ghost Race, the females were seductive and mesmerizing, while the males were hideously disgusting, all of which were now fully manifested in Ye Yu.

 Chapter 647 - 647: The Black and White Pearls

    "What a pity, this physical body is strong, but too ugly!" Ye Yu, newly transformed into the Ghost King, found it hard to accept this appearance and couldn''t help but ponder.

    His limbs and arms became wet, slippery, and viscous, with several startling tentacles growing around them.

    With the mind in command, one of his tentacles moved, sending a terrifying Divine Skill deep into the ground.

    Although he had become uglier, there was no doubt that he had also become stronger.

    He came back to his senses and snorted coldly.

    "Hmph, whatever, as long as the strength is powerful enough, what use is appearance? I am about to become the ruler of the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, so what if I abandon this physical body?"

    Ye Yu felt another rush of excitement in his mind.

    After a long while, Ye Yu, who had completely transformed into a member of the Ghost Race, finally calmed down. Just then, his soul swept over the entire arena and happened to see Hong Yuan glowing all over, rushing out from the passage of Mount Sumeru.

    "Eh?!"

    "Is that... the thing belonging to Mo Yu that this kid has obtained?"

    Ye Yu was astonished.

    The Ghost King, freshly formed, coupled with his original achievements as a Great Emperor, possessed the supreme soul. Now, he had even merged with the eight Ghost King Peaks, not a blade of grass nor a twig could escape his thoughts.

    His soul felt a very familiar presence on Hong Yuan, something he had yearned for in his dreams since childhood after inadvertently learning a secret from his mother.

    "Back then, I bore the notoriety of patricide and matricide, all to get this thing, but I never expected that Mo Yu would rather die than comply, and even her soul contained no trace of that thing. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    I thought I would never have hope of obtaining it again, but who could have thought it was hidden in Mount Sumeru?"

    Ye Yu muttered to himself, but then he let out an excited and sinister chuckle, "Regardless, it seems like the Heavenly Dao favors me, Ye Yu. Today, not only can I undergo a bloodline transformation, but I can also reclaim that thing!"

    Having said that, Ye Yu leaped up, donned his robe, tore through the void in front of him, and stepped into it.

    "Honorable master, to think we''d meet again so soon!"

    Hong Yuan had mistaken Qinchuan for a Great Emperor powerhouse that day, and now seeing Qinchuan again, she approached with a lotus gait, her smile brimming as she spoke to him.

    "Eh, big brother, you''ve met before?"

    Ji Huo''er curiously looked at the two of them and exclaimed in surprise.

    "Not only have we met, but I also have an unresolved connection with her master." Qinchuan said with a calm smile to Ji Huo''er.

    He then surveyed Hong Yuan from top to bottom. Although she was hiding it well, she couldn''t escape Qinchuan''s Dharma Eye. She was in high spirits, clearly having gained something from Mount Sumeru.

    "It seems you have found that thing in Mount Sumeru," Qinchuan said indifferently.

    During their first encounter outside the Stone Forest, she had inadvertently mentioned looking for something there.

    "I must thank the honorable master for your warning that day, or else I could have fallen into the trap set by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land."

    Naturally, Hong Yuan was referring to the incident in the Stone Forest that day.

    Just as Qinchuan was about to speak again, intending to probe what exactly it was that she was searching for¡ª

    Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

    Just then, behind Hong Yuan, a great rift tore open in the void, flashing with black lightning within the spatial fissures. A disgusting, slimy tentacle emerged from the cracks in the void.

    This hand of sin, as if reaching out from the abyss of the Underworld, was evil, terrifying, ugly, and shimmered with countless blood-colored glows.

    The tentacle was extremely fast. In a flash, it wrapped around Hong Yuan completely and dragged her toward the rift.

    This was a strike by a Great Emperor powerhouse, and there was no way for Hong Yuan to dodge or resist.

    But in that instant, she also realized who the assailant was¡ªit was none other than Ye Yu, the Great Emperor from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    She was terrified and watched helplessly as she was about to be dragged into the fissure of the Abyss. At the crucial moment, she suddenly shouted, "Please save me, Honorable One!"

    "Hmph, I''ve been waiting for you for a long time!"

    Qinchuan had actually sensed Ye Yu''s attack long ago, but he also felt that Ye Yu''s first target was surprisingly Hong Yuan, which caused him a moment''s pause, so he didn''t act rashly.

    Only after hearing Hong Yuan''s cry for help did his expression turn icy, and a Talisman Fire ignited at his fingertips. The fiery red flame continuously morphed until it became a sharp blade gleaming with a blood-red luster. This Flying Sword suddenly slashed towards that tentacle.

    "Pff!"

    The Flying Sword severed the tentacle, and a mix of white mucus and dark golden blood spurted out.

    "Ahh¡ª"

    A shrill and furious roar emanated clearly from the spatial rift.

    "You got that thing, and it drew the attention of the Great Emperor powerhouse of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land."

    Qinchuan''s eyes shimmered as he spoke.

    Qinchuan had originally only intended to inquire what item she had obtained, but to his surprise, Hong Yuan misunderstood him completely.

    At that moment, Hong Yuan thought Qinchuan was ready to take advantage of the situation.

    Her thoughts flowed like water and she immediately continued, "Honorable One, please protect me at all costs. Once we''re out of this place, we can enter that place together!"

    As she spoke, Hong Yuan took out two fist-sized Jade Beads from her bosom.

    One bead was white and the other was black, with the white Spiritual Pearl pure and flawless, while the black one emitted a metallic luster, clearly a matching pair.

    Then, Hong Yuan handed the pure black bead, dark as iron, to Qinchuan.

    In her heart, Hong Yuan thought that Great Emperor powerhouses were fickle in their moods; if Qinchuan were to become displeased, he might just toss her to Ye Yu. Hence, before Qinchuan could say much else, she willingly revealed everything.

    "This is a pair of keys to open that place. Only by returning these two Spiritual Pearls at the same time will it open. I am willing to entrust this half of the Spiritual Pearl into the Honorable One''s keeping."

    Qinchuan was solemn.

    So, this was a pair of keys to open a secret realm, no wonder Hong Yuan was so willing to hand over half of the Spiritual Pearl.

    By doing this, she was completely binding herself with Qinchuan the Great Emperor, figuring that sharing with Qinchuan was far better than letting that ghostly creature have it.

    Qinchuan''s mind was sharp, and he instantly deduced the ins and outs of the entire series of events.

    As it turned out.

    Hong Yuan came here with the purpose of finding the keys to open a certain secret territory, namely this pair of Spiritual Pearls.

    And this pair of keys was obviously related to Mo Yu, who had escaped from the Underworld years ago.

    Over the years, besides Hong Yuan searching for them, Ye Yu, the Holy Master of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, was also in pursuit.

    At this moment, Qinchuan suddenly realized why the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land had become such a mess¡ªit was the result of Ye Yu digging thirty thousand feet underground in search of something.

    "Intimately related to the Ghost Race, even immortals from the Divine Realm were drawn to it, wishing to enter¡ªcould this place be..."

    However, when Mo Yu emerged from Golden Buddha Mountain, it was eighty thousand years ago, and both Mo Yu and Ye Xuan fell after Mo Yu escaped from the Underworld three thousand years later.

    In those three thousand years, Mount Sumeru never once opened, and the two of them had no chance to hide the Spiritual Pearls in it. So, how did this pair of Spiritual Pearls enter Mount Sumeru?

 Chapter 648 - 648: Little Martial Uncle

    Qinchuan shifted his gaze towards the little demon fox cradled in the arms of Ji Huo''er.

    This little demon fox carried the bloodline of Xiao Bai, who, back then, was a silver fox that belonged to Ye Xuan.

    The reason why that pair of spiritual pearls had made their way into Mount Sumeru and were hidden there is self-evident. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Just moments ago, Qinchuan had been wondering how the scent of Xiao Bai''s bloodline could emerge from this demon beast.

    It seemed that Xiao Bai, after surviving a calamity, had followed his master''s orders to conceal the two treasure beads capable of opening the secret realm within Mount Sumeru, leaving his offspring within the mountain as well.

    Ye Yu''s figure emerged from a fissure in the void.

    His physical body had undergone a complete transformation. His stature was immense, resembling a small hill, his face marked by a mean and vicious expression as he scanned the practitioners in the Dao arena, his gaze lingering on the spiritual pearls in the hands of Qinchuan and Red Luan.

    "That''s right, it''s this pair of ghostly pearls, the key to opening that place!" Ye Yu''s eyes sparkled with a greedy gleam.

    "You ants, hand over the ghostly pearls and offer your soul and true spirit, and this sovereign will forgive your transgression of trespassing upon the holy ground!" Ye Yu''s voice was hoarse and piercing, sounding as if it were coming from deep underground, making those who heard it extremely uncomfortable.

    "Oh?"

    Qinchuan cleared his mind of distractions, placed the black ghostly pearl into the Dao Lotus, and motioned for Red Luan to step behind him. Since he had taken the reward, he supposed it was time to get to work.

    He gave a sideways glance to the Ghost King Ye Yu hovering above the void and disdainfully said, "And what are you supposed to be? A thing that''s neither human nor ghost dares to command this young master?"

    Ye Yu''s eyebrows furrowed, and anger flared.

    "Good, very good, it seems entering that forbidden land has brought you great fortune, causing you to forget your true strength."

    Ye Yu, being a Great Emperor, could naturally see through Qinchuan''s real cultivation level at a glance ¨C definitely not of the Great Emperor realm.

    Clearly just a Saint-level combatant. For a combatant of the Holy''s Realm to kill countless Supreme Saints with a single palm was absurd. The only plausible explanation was that he had obtained some extraordinary magical treasure within the Stone Forest''s forbidden area he had entered previously.

    However, even the most defying magical treasures couldn''t bridge the colossal divide between the realms of Great Emperor and Saint.

    "Since you seek death on your own, this sovereign shall grant your wish!"

    With that, Ye Yu was about to take action.

    "Clang¡ª"

    At that moment, suddenly, a loud phoenix cry came from the sky.

    It was a tangible roar of fury, crossing thousands of miles. Despite the distance, the wrathful shout contained terrifying murderous intent. Great Dao Laws around Ye Yu surged towards him, transforming soundwaves into sharp blades, like innumerable flying swords, intent on striking down Ye Yu.

    "Hmph!"

    Ye Yu snorted coldly, exhaling a breath of essence qi that instantly shattered the myriad soundwave blades.

    Ye Yu, Red Luan, Qinchuan, and Ji Huo''er, along with the many cultivators who had already fled far away, all turned their gazes toward the distance.

    Even the Ghost King Ye Yu, concealed within the void, subdued his fury and looked indifferently over the expanse.

    A fiery red shadow sped from afar, moving incredibly fast. Initially, it was just a small red speck outside of the sky.

    In the blink of an eye, the speck transformed into a gigantic, fiery red Red Luan.

    As Red Luan spread her wings again, her colossal body had already arrived at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    As the fiery red Red Luan descended upon this world, two fluttering figures leaped down from her back.

    Those individuals were none other than Red Luan, Qin Xiaoyu, and Zhou Xi.

    Qinchuan and Hong Lian seemed to have a preternatural connection, having already sensed each other''s presence. Qin Xiaoyu, however, had not expected to encounter Qinchuan in this place.

    First stunned and then overjoyed, she leaped into Qinchuan''s arms, "Brother, what are you doing here?!"

    Zhou Xi approached with graceful steps and curtsied deeply, saying, "Zhou Xi pays her respects to the young master!"

    Qinchuan nodded in acknowledgment and then assessed the three. Hong Lian shimmered with vibrant feathers, her aura long and steady, having evidently broken through to Quasi-Emperor cultivation.

    Zhou Xi''s Taiyin Treasure Body was fully developed. She had also reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, astonishingly keeping pace with Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, who followed Qinchuan.

    And as for Qin Xiaoyu, her progress was terrifying. Protected by the Myriad Laws Treasure Body, her cultivation level soared at breakneck speed. In just a few years she had not seen them, she had overtaken Zhou Xi and was now in the late stage of the Dragon Transformation Realm, a mere step away from Holy''s Realm.

    A Dragon Transformation Realm at thirteen was no longer adequately described as stunning.

    Of course, Qinchuan had anticipated this. The Myriad Laws Treasure Body, impervious to laws, invincible to divine skills. Hong Lian, who had the same Treasured Body, had also ascended from the Tempering Body Realm to Holy''s Realm in just three years.

    By strict comparison, Qin Xiaoyu''s progress could only be considered on par with Hong Lian''s.

    It seemed that their journey throughout the Divine Wilderness had been extremely fruitful.

    Hong Lian had shrunk her form and flitted onto Qinchuan''s shoulder, hopping and dancing about, clearly angling for a treat.

    Even as a Quasi-Emperor level Demon Beast, Hong Lian still found Qinchuan unfathomable, unable to see through him.

    As Qinchuan took out some Fire Attribute Spirit Fruits from his storage space, he patted Qin Xiaoyu''s head and said, "Brother is here to reclaim something that belongs to me, but how did you all end up here?"

    "We came to get something too, hee-hee!"

    Qin Xiaoyu laughed, slipping away from the grasp of Qinchuan''s demon claw, then stepped back two paces, surveying the surroundings.

    "Little uncle, the item is right here!"

    At this moment, Hong Yuan''s inopportune voice rang out. She appeared in front of Qin Xiaoyu, presenting the remaining white Spiritual Pearl in her hands.

    In her heart, Hong Yuan was astonished. She had not expected that her own little uncle was acquainted with the revered figure who had saved her.

    Moreover, the way the two addressed each other suggested a possible sibling relationship.

    "A monster that breaks through from the Dao Palace Realm to the Dragon Transformation Realm in one year having a brother of Great Emperor level. A family of powerhouses, that''s quite reasonable!" she thought to herself.

    Hong Yuan mused inwardly, reasoning, "My master seldom shows himself; no wonder he could discern my origins with one glance. It turns out there is such a connection between them!"

    At this point, Hong Yuan had already envisioned Qinchuan as a highly talented Great Emperor with preexisting connections to her master.

    In fact, she could never have imagined that Qinchuan was still, in truth, just a Holy''s Realm Cultivator.

    "Little uncle?" Qinchuan looked at Hong Yuan and Qin Xiaoyu in surprise, not understanding their words.

    "Why does she address you as little uncle?"

    "Brother, the story behind this is complicated. I''ll explain it to you in detail later, but first, I must tell you I have taken a mysterious powerhouse as my master. You won''t get angry, will you?" Qin Xiaoyu said as she put away the white Spiritual Pearl.

    Qinchuan shook his head, both amused and concerned, "Why would I be angry? I''m just worried about you. Not everyone is worthy to be your teacher, given your limitless future potential."

    But Qinchuan then thought, "Hong Yuan is the disciple of Wu Hun, the soulless Great Emperor, who looks exactly like Luo Ling''er, and she calls Qin Xiaoyu little uncle. Doesn''t that imply that Qin Xiaoyu''s master has a significant connection to Wu Hun''s master? Even if they aren''t the same person, they must be from the same lineage! And if Wu Hun has ties to Luo Ling''er, could it mean the power behind her..."

    With that thought, Qinchuan couldn''t help but ask, "Xiaoyu, what is your master''s name, and how did he take you as his disciple?"

    Just then, space trembled once more, a fissure appeared, and a detached voice emerged.

 Chapter 649 - 649: 649 Chapter: Re-encountering the Wu Hun Woman

    Just as Qinchuan was asking Qin Xiaoyu about her master, a familiar voice arose.

    "I took her as a disciple on behalf of my master, she has never met the teacher!"

    The void split open, and a girl with an elegant figure, graceful in her movements, holding a green-colored Spirit Bow in her hand, stepped out from the rift in the void. With each step, lotuses blossomed at her feet, her body enshrouded by swirling Immortal Qi, misty like fog, as if an Immortal from the Immortal Realm herself had descended.

    "Another Divine King powerhouse."

    Beyond the horizon, the hearts of many cultivators trembled, the pressure preluded the appearance of the newcomer.

    Since Red Luan had appeared, including Elder He, all the cultivators had already left the area, not lingering any longer, knowing that even the aftershocks of a battle between Emperor Realm powerhouses was not something they could withstand.

    Now, they retreated even further.

    "Is... is... is..."

    "It''s Sister Luo!"

    Ji Huo''er''s face changed dramatically upon seeing the person who stepped out of the void, stuttering as she spoke.

    During the battle on Divine Demon Island, Ji Huo''er had been guarding Qinchuan''s physical body and had not seen this strange woman who, soulless, closely resembled Luo Ling''er.

    But they had already memorized Luo Ling''er''s appearance from the Crystal Coffin long ago.

    "Big brother, has... has Sister Luo revived?!"

    Ling Xian''er''s eyes also held a look of shock and bewilderment as she strangely observed the newcomer.

    "She just looks the same," Qinchuan shook his head, not believing that the person before him was Luo Ling''er.

    The alienation and caution in the woman''s eyes were all too foreign.

    The woman''s eyes briefly flashed when she saw Qinchuan.

    "I wouldn''t have thought, your true Realm is only that of a Holy''s Realm!"

    Even though Qinchuan''s appearance had changed, she saw through him at a glance, understanding that the Qinchuan before her now was indeed his true self.

    As the Divine King powerhouse spoke,

    Hong Yuan was taken aback, disbelievingly turning towards Qinchuan.

    "What? You''re only at the Holy''s Realm? Are you showing your true realm?"

    Hong Yuan asked in shock.

    She had always believed that Qinchuan was a Great Emperor powerhouse, even offering a Spiritual Pearl for protection when faced with the pressure exerted by Ye Yu.

    "I am indeed only at the Holy''s Realm, and I never claimed to be a Great Emperor," Qinchuan replied with a light laugh.

    On reflection, she realized that ever since their first encounter, she had preconceived notions that he was a Divine King powerhouse.

    In reality, Qinchuan had never directly stated he was a Great Emperor powerhouse.

    "You... despicable!"

    She was intensely annoyed, knowing that had she been aware of Qinchuan''s true strength earlier, she would have never given up the black Spiritual Pearl.

    "Hmm... No, wait, if you''re merely at the Holy''s Realm, how could you possibly have saved me from Ye Yu''s hands?" After a brief moment of annoyance and regret, Hong Yuan spotted an inconsistency.

    "Although this young master is only at the Holy''s Realm, it doesn''t mean that my strength is limited to that," Qinchuan stood with his hair flying about, exuding unrivaled confidence and authority.

    "To me, Great Emperors are nothing more than a group of ants, and not just Great Emperors, even Divine Realm Experts descending from the heavens, in front of me, are merely slightly stronger ants," Qinchuan said.

    Red Luan was silent. By now, she had already regarded Qinchuan as a guy trying to deceive her and did not believe his nonsense.

    "You must have used some unknown methods!"

    Red Luan stated solemnly.

    Although she didn''t believe, the Divine King woman without a soul did believe, and her eyes sparkled with light as she now spoke.

    "The secrets you possess exceed my imagination!"

    The woman felt that even though Qinchuan was only at Holy''s Realm, he gave her a feeling of trepidation.

    This feeling seemed as though Qinchuan could suppress her with a mere flick of his finger. It was a deep-seated warning from within her heart that had never been wrong.

    Being at Holy''s Realm and causing a Great Emperor like her to be guarded was unprecedented and unimaginable.

    "Immortal, you flatter me. Don''t you also possess many captivating secrets?"

    Qinchuan, half-smiling, looked at her. He was referring to the mysterious master behind her and the fact that she had the same appearance as Luo Ling''er.

    "How about this? We find an opportunity, pick a place, open our hearts, and exchange each other''s secrets?"

    "I''m not interested in the secrets you hold. I just want to kill you and obtain the two Spiritual Pearls on you," the soulless woman said expressionlessly, shaking her head and rejecting Qinchuan''s proposal.

    Clearly, she was greatly obsessed with the Spiritual Pearls that had emerged from the nine Great Secrets.

    "Heh, Immortal, the secrets you carry, I fear even you do not know how astonishing they are. If they could truly unravel the mysteries within, what harm would there be in giving you the two Spiritual Pearls?"

    Qinchuan shook his head indifferently.

    This soulless woman did not realize she was caught in a whirlpool.

    Before this, Qinchuan had undergone nine cycles of reincarnation.

    Through these nine cycles of reincarnation, he had gained a more detailed understanding and touched upon the rules of the world and the cycle of life and death.

    Death is the most fair law to all living beings, from ordinary people and ants to Divine Kings and Ancient Deities. After their lifespans are depleted, they all head towards death.

    Reincarnation is but the inheritance and continuation of life, not revival from death, but complete annihilation.

    In this world, there will never be two identical flowers, one flower withers and another blooms, it''s just a fond wishful thinking.

    Although Qinchuan had gone through nine cycles of reincarnation, strictly speaking, he was still the same person and not like two identical flowers blossoming in the world.

    Because all along, his soul had never gone through the re-forging of the Reincarnation Law; he was just the same youth from a million years ago with supreme determination, who used an ultimate method to deceive the Reincarnation Law, extending the lifespan of that life.

    And his Nine Cycles Reincarnation Technique, had reached its limit in this life. This meant that after this life, he would face true reincarnation.

    After truly experiencing the Reincarnation Law, he would no longer exist.

    What he wanted to do was simply to see Luo Ling''er once more in this life, to lie in her embrace again and enjoy the bright moon and stars in the sky together. If so, this life would be enough, and he would have no regrets for his million years of striving. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, as his nine cycles of reincarnation deepened his understanding of the Reincarnation Law, he became increasingly desperate because he realized that even he could not escape the shackles of the Life Rule and the Reincarnation Rule, let alone revive Luo Ling''er.

    Even if he obtained Luo Ling''er''s Divine Soul Fragment at the Immortal Burial Site, what then?

    Although he never wanted to face this issue, he knew deep down that the chances of reviving Luo Ling''er were slim!

    But when this soulless woman appeared, everything changed. He felt as if, in the dark, there was a hand manipulating the fate of all living beings and the Laws of everything in existence, treating even the Reincarnation and Life Rules as mere playthings.

    This gave him more hope, a glimmer of hope to see Luo Ling''er again. A more intense fire of desire ignited in his heart.

    If there was a power in this world that could manipulate the Life Rule, he was confident that one day he would break through everything that was fated, including the Life Rule itself.

 Chapter 650 - 650: Battling the Ghost King

    As the two parties were speaking, an irritable voice erupted.

    "You bastards, will you ever end this chatter, has my presence been forgotten? Constantly writhing beneath my very nose." Ye Yu roared violently from the void, "No matter what secrets you hold, later I shall pry open your Heavenly Spirit Covers myself for inspection, and everything will be crystal clear!"

    With those words, countless disgusting tentacles stretched out from Ye Yu''s body, lunging towards Qinchuan, Red Luan, and the soulless woman.

    The sky filled with intertwining tentacles in the void, akin to tentacles of the Ghost King''s demonic vine, forming a huge cage above everyone''s heads.

    Within the cage, ghostly qi rose up, obscuring the sky. These terrifying strands of ghostly qi transformed into clouds, heavy as if weighing thousands, pressing down with horrifying energy.

    "This ant''s strength is so insignificant, it does not merit my intervention. I''ll leave it to you!" Qinchuan glanced at Ye Yu and then turned to look at the soulless woman.

    In fact, Qinchuan wanted to observe the woman more, to see if he could find any clues from her combat style.

    The soulless woman remained calm and did not say much, taking a step forward immediately.

    "Where did you come from, interrupting me while I speak?"

    The soulless woman, standing high above, untouched by worldly matters, swept a glance at Ye Yu in the distance and said coldly.

    As she spoke, she raised her arm, her slender fingers resting on the Spirit Bow, with three Spirit Arrows condensing into existence, the surroundings emanating Great Dao Rune Patterns, the arrow feathers terrifying and shocking. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Swoosh!"

    Three arrow feathers shot through the air, vanishing in a flash, carrying the formidable Heavenly Dao Laws, possessing the might to penetrate through the three thousand realms and pierce the Nine Layers of the heavens, with their pure and indifferent divinity, unstoppable and awe-inspiring.

    "Pfft, pfft, pfft"

    The three Spirit Arrows shattered the void, instantly shooting three holes in the cage that blocked the sky.

    The three Spirit Arrows severed a portion of the tentacles, with viscous fluids falling from the sky, mixed with golden blood, turning this area into a vision of hell.

    However, the repulsive tentacles on Ye Yu''s body continued to regenerate at an alarming pace.

    "Argh..."

    "You damn thing, how dare you attack the mighty Ghost King!"

    "I shall personally send you into the endless cycle of reincarnation!"

    By now, he had fully shed his Human Race bloodline, evolving completely into the bloodline of the Ghost King, with an extremely robust physical body, wounds healing visibly fast to the naked eye, and the tentacles'' regeneration equally astonishing.

    While roaring furiously, he charged towards the crowd.

    "Ghost King manifests!"

    Ye Yu formed seal gestures with his hands, a primitive Dao aura emerging around him, dark rune patterns weaving around his body as the ghostly qi condensed, a ghostly King''s skull head, brimming with malevolent aura appeared above in the sky.

    The entire skull, bloodred in color, with empty eye sockets spewing ghostly fiendish qi, seemed to darken the sky with each exhalation of essence qi.

    "Crack!"

    The red skull exhaled essence qi, opening its gaping maw wide, attempting to swallow her whole.

    "Shoot!"

    The soulless woman remained composed, drawing the bow and firing arrows.

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh"

    The Spirit Bow shimmered as several Spirit Arrows were shot into the gaping maw of the red skull, but just like stones sinking into the ocean, there was no response.

    And the final golden Spirit Arrow, crossing the void, struck the forehead of the red skull.

    A "ding" resounded as the Spirit Arrow was deflected, the ghostly skull remaining unharmed.

    This place is the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, where the spiritual energy has been thoroughly altered by Ye Yu. He cut off the natural flow of spiritual energy, turning this place into a land rife with dense death Qi and ghost Qi, limiting the power that the Spirit Bow could exert.

    "Hmph, how could the Ghost King''s Method of my esteemed self be easily broken by you, die!"

    Ye Yu swung his arms, and the blood-red skull charged toward her, while countless blood-red tentacles stretched out from the gloomy corners, densely entangling her.

    "Ants, how could you injure me in the slightest?" The emotionless woman''s face turned cold as she felt an unprecedented sense of disgust.

    The next moment, a brilliant burst of golden light erupted from her body, as she transformed into a sun, dazzlingly bright.

    "Boom!"

    A golden long spear swept out from the midst of the miniature sun.

    Immediately following the long spear, there appeared a warrior clad in golden armor, with a curvaceous figure, emerging out of thin air.

    She once again transformed into a Valkyrie.

    "Long Spear, Heavens, Break!"

    The Valkyrie shouted, pointing her long spear at the blood-red skull as Great Dao Rune Patterns converged into a golden Divine Pillar at the spear''s tip.

    This golden Divine Pillar was swung fiercely, carrying an unrivaled domineering force and energy.

    Again, she used the Heavens Technique, a move only Qinchuan and Luo Ling''er could use in the past.

    Qinchuan was solemn; this time, as an observer, his soul was completely focused on the Valkyrie.

    Each person''s habits and techniques when using moves and Divine Skills are unique, and Qinchuan was observing the Valkyrie''s habits when using this spear technique.

    "So similar! Too similar! It''s not just similar, it''s exactly the same!"

    Qinchuan''s heart was struck with awe; not only did the Valkyrie look identical to Luo Ling''er, but even her habits and movements when executing the technique were the same.

    These Heavenly Techniques were supposed to unite the person with the spear, fighting against the heavens.

    But because this spear technique was personally taught by Qinchuan to Luo Ling''er, she always had an inclined posture, with her body and arm angled as if someone was standing beside her. Although her stance was a bit odd, it didn''t affect the power of the Divine Skills, and she never changed it.

    However, the Valkyrie, when using this technique, also adopted the same peculiar stance as Luo Ling''er.

    It was as if it were imprinted deep in her memory, naturally manifesting without her being aware.

    The Valkyrie, adorned in golden armor, was like a War God; with her long spear sweeping across, she collided with the blood-red skull.

    The Heavens Technique was extraordinarily powerful; the skies and the clouds changed, as purple clouds gathered in this part of the world. The next moment, the heavens thundered with the tribulation, and lightning cracked with thunder.

    Countless Thunder Blades struck the blood-red skull.

    "Zzzt¡ª"

    The power of the Heavens was formidable, and shards of purple lightning rained down on the skull, which in the next instant turned into dust.

    "No!"

    The skull shattered, and Ye Yu let out a piercing howl.

    "How is it possible, the ghost skull I have refined for thirty thousand years, how could it just be gone like this!"

    It wasn''t that Ye Yu was too weak; in fact, he possessed the bloodline of the Ghost Race, which had now fully awakened. Coupled with his extraordinary talent, he would hold an absolute dominant position among all native Great Emperors on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    It was the Valkyrie who was too strong.

    During the battle at the sea island, the Valkyrie even fought a few moves against Qinchuan before finally being defeated.

    Due to the Heavenly Dao Laws, other Divine Envoys, even if they sealed their Cultivation Level at the Great Emperor, dared not use their full strength, fearing they would accidentally attract scrutiny from the heavenly rules.

    But she was different; she wasn''t like other Divine Envoys who feared the Heavenly Dao Laws.

    The energy that the Valkyrie used was the strongest she had within the Great Emperor Realm.

 Chapter 651 - 651: The End

    "You... will all pay the price for your actions today!"

    Ghost King Ye Yu roared furiously at the sky, bellowing loudly.

    "Eight Kings Ghost Soul Formation!"

    His body kept expanding, and in just a moment, he transformed into a mountain, looking down at everyone on the field.

    At the same time, the eight surrounding Ghost King Peaks began to spew out crimson murderous qi.

    This bloodthirsty qi, refined from the True Spirits of numerous cultivators, contained endless resentment and killing intent, devouring all living beings that came near it.

    The ghost locust trees under the eight Ghost King Peaks also rustled without wind, branches swaying above in the sky, the blood-red, crystal-clear leaves now appeared both vibrant and desolate.

    The ghost locust intertwined in the void, fusing into one and covering this world completely.

    Now, the entire plain had turned into an isolated world, cut off from the outside.

    This was a highly dangerous Ghost King Great Formation.

    Once the array was set, there came rumbling sounds all around, and a screaming gale swept through the void, scattering the spirits of everyone present. The earth cracked open, and fearsome white bones stretched out from the cracks in the ground.

    By then, the sun had completely set, the sky plunged into darkness, the Yin Qi was at its peak, and the shadows of ghosts swarmed into action. In an instant, the world turned into a purgatory stage, with ghastly howling, the grinding sounds of white bones, and countless miserable screams that sent chills down the spine.

    "Be careful, don''t stray too far from me," Qinchuan scanned the surroundings and warned Ji Huo''er and the others.

    Ghost qi filled the air, as one after another, dark shadows stood up from the gloom.

    They were ghastly white bones with a terrifying aura, the eye sockets of the skulls flickering with a dim green glow that twinkled on the dark ground as if to devour the spirits of everyone, utterly horrifying.

    Continuous screams began to rise, those were the remaining cultivators being targeted by the surrounding Ghost Generals.

    These ghostly figures were directly gnawing at the many cultivators'' Divine Souls, their tragic cries rising and falling in succession.

    However, it wasn''t long before those pitiful screams gradually lessened, until the world finally fell into a deep silence, and under the entire sky, there was not a stir.

    Qinchuan knew.

    This was because the Great Formation had taken shape. Although it was directly aimed at the Wu Hun Woman, the terrifying residual effects of the formation were also more than these cultivators could withstand. Surrounding Qinchuan and the Wu Hun Woman''s party, all the other cultivators had been obliterated by the aftermath of the Great Formation.

    In the midst of the ghostly figures, a black silhouette towering between heaven and earth appeared with two massive heads on its shoulders, its eyes flashing with blue and green divine light, as it spewed crimson murderous qi from its five orifices.

    It was like an ancient Ghost King, utterly captivating.

    "Suppress!" Ye Yu controlled the Ghost King projection to suppress the Wu Hun Woman.

    The intimidating presence of this Ghost King shadow appeared slow, but it was an ultimate Divine Soul technique, capable of silently killing cultivators.

    Even Great Emperors who encountered it would have no choice but to succumb to death.

    But how could Ye Yu have imagined that he had made the wrong gambit from the start? S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The least Qinchuan and the Wu Hun Woman feared were Divine Soul techniques.

    If from the beginning, Ye Yu had used Divine Power to battle the Valkyrie, he might have held on for a few exchanges. But the moment he decided to use the Power of the Divine Soul,

    Qinchuan knew, this battle was destined to be a one-sided affair.

    The Wu Hun Woman had no Divine Soul, and naturally, she couldn''t see all these ghostly figures either.

    "Long Spear, Heavenly Demon Annihilation!"

    The Wu Hun Woman didn''t stop fighting just because she couldn''t see the all-encompassing ghostly figures.

    She uttered a light rebuke, and the long spear in her hand swirled, drawing a large circle above the horizon. Divine Skills were astounding, and a dazzling sun emerged in the sky, its radiance illuminating this part of the world.

    "Hmph, seeking death!"

    Ye Yu saw her disregard his Soul attack and this made him furious.

    "Daring to ignore my Art of the Divine Soul, die!"

    Above the heavens, a giant ghostly shadow plunged into the un-souled woman''s brow, Ye Yu''s face wearing a cruel, cold smile, taking pleasure in her misfortune.

    "To have no defense at all..."

    Ye Yu manipulated his Soul ghost to easily surge into the other party''s brow.

    But before he could take delight, in the next moment, he was completely dumbstruck.

    "How¡­ How is this possible?!"

    "You, why do you not have a Soul?"

    This scenario, even Qinchuan had never seen before, naturally leaving Ye Yu stunned and speechless. Someone without a Soul yet seeming like a real, living person was too bizarre.

    "Could it be that you, you are a..."

    "Ga!"

    Originally, he wanted to ask if she was a puppet?

    But his words were not yet finished when the Valkyrie''s long spear fell from above his head, instantly cleaving him in two.

    "You talk too much!"

    The Valkyrie pointed her long spear diagonally, Great Dao Spiritual Qi circulating a few times along the shaft, cleansing the blood-stained spear until it was spotless.

    Ye Yu had just awakened his Ghost Race bloodline, his ambitions swelling, aiming to unify the entire Divine Wilderness Continent. But before he could take his first step, his life came to an abrupt end at his own stronghold.

    ¡­

    On the edge of the Heavenly Mountain Domain, atop an unnamed mountain.

    Two billowing masses of black fog churned, and within the fog, two pairs of eyes pierced through the void, directly observing the Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s arena.

    Since Mount Sumeru''s opening, the two masses of black fog had been attentively watching the situation in Spirit Dragon Holy Land from afar.

    Seeing Ye Yu appear, the two individuals couldn''t help but curse softly, an expression of frustration on their faces.

    Upon witnessing Ye Yu''s death, both sighed simultaneously and shook their heads.

    "Let''s go, back we go," said a voice from within one of the black fog masses, echoing deeply.

    "Just an idiot who doesn''t know how to hide, lucky for us that we didn''t show ourselves. Otherwise, getting involved with this fool might have dragged us into an inescapable doom," spoke the second voice coldly.

    The other shadow within the black fog nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed, he was a fool. His death is for the best, only to have wasted thousands of years for you and me, brothers."

    But the black fog churned again, and the conversation took a turn, "However, that young man and the woman are somewhat strange."

    "Nothing strange about them, these thousands of years, those individuals from the Divine Realm have, for some unknown reason, gone mad, continuously opening pathways and sending Cultivators forcefully to the Lower Realm. These two people must have come from the Upper Realm."

    The first black fog mass stated resolutely, "Let''s leave. We shouldn''t delay any longer here. The final pair of keys to the Holy Mountain''s opening has appeared. Its inauguration is bound to draw attention from all sides. We must hurry back and report to the Great King to be prepared!"

    "Right you are, let''s go!"

    The two masses of black fog tumbled and rolled, flowing towards the earth''s depths, and in a short while, they disappeared without a trace.

 Chapter 652 - 652: Devil Mountain

    With Ye Yu''s death, the matters here also came to a temporary close.

    As for slaying Ye Yu, the Valkyrie showed no great disturbance; it seemed as though she had done something as simple as casually crushing an ant.

    Moreover, after suppressing Ye Yu, she examined Qinchuan with a penetrating gaze. Even the unfathomable depth of her calm eyes flickered with a strand of indescribably strange light, as if she were silently strategizing something.

    However, immediately after, the Valkyrie''s expression returned to its usual clear and indifferent state, her golden armor receded, and she once again appeared as an ethereal Holy Maiden.

    "Hey, back at the island battle, you were the first to injure people of mine, and later you made a move against me. After I suppressed you, not only did I not trouble you, but I also allowed you to leave safely.

    Now, upon meeting again, not only do you not thank me, but you actually plot to make a move against me!"

    Qinchuan could naturally tell that this person was assessing whether she could suppress him and was still obsessively coveting his two Spiritual Pearls.

    After sizing him up from multiple angles, she concluded that she was not Qinchuan''s match.

    Otherwise, she would have struck him down with thunderous force just now.

    Qinchuan shrugged and said.

    "You didn''t kill me because you want to possess me, to become Dao companions with me. I want to kill you because you have something I want."

    The soulless Holy Maiden was enveloped in spiritual energy, her radiance flowing gracefully, resembling a fairy-blossom in bloom. Her entire being appeared hazy and sacred, giving off a flawless and impeccable aura that captivated hearts. But the words she spoke were quite a mood killer.

    "Pfft¡ª"

    Qinchuan spat out a breath, looking at the soulless Holy Maiden with a bizarre expression: "You, who lack even a soul, what do you know of possession or not possessing? Do you even understand what Dao companions mean?!"

    "I naturally don''t understand; it was your sister who told me about it."

    The soulless Valkyrie pointed to Qin Xiaoyu standing beside her, her face expressionless.

    "Gah?!"

    Qinchuan looked towards Qin Xiaoyu, his gaze questioning and puzzled.

    "Ah, this... this..."

    "Brother, I didn''t know it was you!"

    Qin Xiaoyu''s entire face fell, her expression slack: "Brother, you can''t blame me for this. After the last time senior sister went out and came back, I felt she was troubled about something, so I asked her what happened.

    The senior sister asked me what it meant if someone clearly had the chance to kill her but let her go at the last moment.

    You tell me, how could I be blamed for this?!"

    With an innocent look on her face, Qin Xiaoyu defensively said: "Brother, if you had such a stunningly beautiful senior sister who seemed as if she walked out of a painting, and she asked you this question, and the other party was a man, wouldn''t your first reaction be that the guy has fallen for the senior sister!"

    "Hmm, that makes some sense. I used to go out with the senior sister often; I have a say in this, and it''s probably the case eight or nine times out of ten." Ji Huo''er chimed in at this point.

    Qinchuan''s entire face turned dark.

    At this point, Qin Xiaoyu''s expression suddenly changed, then she revealed a strange look: "Brother, you haven''t really fallen for senior sister, have you?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Enough, go play over there."

    Qinchuan naturally wouldn''t tell her that it was because her senior sister looked exactly like the woman he loved.

    "The business here is concluded. Now that the last pair of keys to Devil Mountain has appeared, it''s time for me to return and gather others to prepare for the opening of Devil Mountain.

    Since you have obtained one of the last pair of keys, then, half a year from now, come to Devil Mountain on time."

    Lacking a soul, naturally there were no emotions or desires, the soulless Holy Maiden was indifferent and did not comprehend their banter, simply speaking at this moment.

    Qinchuan also became serious.

    Devil Mountain, a place shrouded in mystery.

    Like the nine major secret realms, Devil Mountain has also been passed down since ancient times.

    However, it is somewhat different from the nine secret realms.

    The nine secret realms have always been open, and throughout the ages, countless cultivators have entered, with ancient secret treasures having been obtained by ancestors long ago.

    But Devil Mountain, for hundreds of millions of years, has never been opened by anyone.

    There are rumors in the world that Devil Mountain belonged to the two ancient races of the Demon Race and Ghost Race, being a world secret realm where the newborn children of both races underwent baptism.

    It is said that to open this Devil Mountain, nine pairs of different spiritual keys are required.

    Back then, these nine pairs of keys were separately managed by the elders of the two great ancient races, the Ghost Race and the Demon Race.

    However, as the Demon Race perished and the Ghost Race was banished to the Underworld, the nine pairs of keys to Devil Mountain were scattered across the Divine Wilderness Continent, lost in the river of time.

    After years of searching by the powerful beings of the Human Race, some of the keys reappeared in the world.

    But Qinchuan remembered that, a hundred thousand years ago, only five pairs of keys to Devil Mountain had been found, that is, ten keys, which were controlled by ten super sects.

    The remaining four pairs had not been found, and some claimed that these four pairs had been taken into the Underworld by the Ghost Race.

    Because of time constraints, Qinchuan had not delved into the Underworld years ago to search for the whereabouts of the keys.

    "In just a hundred thousand years, all four pairs of keys have actually appeared?"

    This was beyond Qinchuan''s expectations, so he could not help but ask, "Devil Mountain requires nine pairs of keys to open. Who currently holds the other eight pairs, besides this one?"

    "You''ll know when you get there," Wu Hun, the Holy Maiden, said calmly.

    "Xiaoyu, Hong Yuan, it''s time to go."

    With those words, she was about to take Qin Xiaoyu and the others away.

    "Brother, shall I go back with senior sister first?" Qin Xiaoyu looked at Qinchuan with longing eyes, whispering softly.

    She seemed rather embarrassed about having found a master so unexpectedly, feeling that she fell short of her brother''s expectations for her.

    "Go ahead," Qinchuan understood that behind the Holy Maiden were figures with immense power and reach, perhaps even the ones who set the rules of this world. Having Qin Xiaoyu take the other as a master would not affect her cultivation.

    "Little Red, just continue to follow Xiaoyu," Qinchuan patted the Red Luan on his shoulder.

    Red Luan flapped its wings and obediently flew back to Qin Xiaoyu''s shoulder, showing no desire to stay.

    Although following Qinchuan never lacked tasty treats, his presence was too domineering and the enemies he faced were too powerful.

    It was better to follow Qin Xiaoyu. The enemies she faced were all weaklings who she could annihilate with a single breath.

    Wu Hun, the Holy Maiden, tore open the void, and a passage emerged. Just as everyone was about to step in, Qinchuan seemed to remember something.

    "Hey, what''s-your-name, my name is Qinchuan. What''s yours?" Qinchuan called out to Wu Hun.

    "Hmph," the other party snorted coldly, seemingly not interested in answering his question, and stepped directly into the void passage.

    "We''ll see each other again. I can''t always be shouting ''hey,'' can I?" Qinchuan raised his voice.

    The figure of Wu Hun, the Holy Maiden, completely disappeared into the passage, and the light flickered and vanished.

    "Hee hee, senior sister said her name is Wu Xin! It''s a name Master gave her personally!"

    Seeing Qinchuan at a loss, Qin Xiaoyu spoke gleefully in a loud voice.

    Qinchuan watched the space rift heal itself and murmured to himself.

    "Wu Xin, huh? The heartless are also soulless, that''s quite interesting."

 Chapter 653 - 653: The Pearl of Life

    Ye Yu''s death turned the Spirit Dragon Holy Land into a masterless domain once again.

    That day, Qinchuan summoned all the elders and cultivators of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, declaring Ye Shiyi the new Holy Master of the land.

    Given Ye Shiyi''s young age and modest strength, he would temporarily lead the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    With the Holy Master of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land dead and a series of elders such as Elder He perishing in the great battle, not even a single Supreme Saint Expert remained.

    The cultivators in the realm of the Great Saints and Holy''s Realm, who originally resisted, were easily subdued by Ye Xuanji and thus had no choice but to submit obediently.

    Deep beneath the Spirit Dragon Holy Land...

    "Thank you for saving my life, young master!"

    Yu Qilin shook his chubby body, bowing with a fist clasped and speaking with excitement.

    Imprisoned in this place, he never imagined he would survive.

    He was ordered to go to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and after arriving, he stated his intentions. He thought everything would go smoothly, but no sooner had he entered the Spirit Dragon Holy Land than he was imprisoned by Ye Yu.

    Ye Yu, upon learning that Yu Qilin was targeting the Prohibition in the Stone Forest, did not kill him immediately, but sought to uncover Yu Qilin''s secrets by performing a Soul Search.

    However, Yu Qilin''s soul had long been tampered with by Qinchuan, so Ye Yu failed to find any useful information.

    Afterward, Ye Yu had Yu Qilin locked in the deep abyss, originally planning to try soul searching again after his bloodline awakened and his soul advanced, but as soon as his bloodline awoke, he was immediately defeated by Wu Xin Fairy.

    "I was careless this time, letting you fall into such danger."

    With that, Qinchuan threw a storage ring: "You were forcefully subjected to a soul search by Ye Yu, which seriously injured your spirit. These spiritual medicines should help you recover."

    Yu Qilin was once again profusely grateful.

    In the following period, Qinchuan transferred the construction of the Teleportation Array to Ye Xuanji, instructing him to start building the array as soon as possible.

    After receiving instructions from Qinchuan, Ye Xuanji selected ten reliable-looking Holy Cultivators from within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and appointed them as elders, joining forces to construct the Teleportation Array.

    Building a Teleportation Array was not difficult, the challenge was that the Divine Wilderness Continent lacked the materials required for construction.

    Yet, Qinchuan had killed many Divine Envoys during the battle on the sea island that day, plundering plenty of special Spirit Stones and ores from the Divine Realm.

    The construction of the Teleportation Array didn''t consume as many resources as the central transmission arrays did. The resources left in his possession were more than sufficient to support the construction of more than ten arrays.

    On this day, Qinchuan ascended to the peak of Spirit Dragon Holy Land''s main mountain.

    Overlooking the entire sacred ground, his vision was filled with scars, with fiendish qi and malevolent energy pervading everywhere. This did not resemble a cultivation ground for Human Race practitioners at all.

    Although Ye Yu was dead, the environment he spent tens of thousands of years to transform couldn''t be changed overnight.

    If Qinchuan had enough Divine Skills, he could undoubtedly move all the main peaks on the surface of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and bring in a few spirit mountains rich in natural essence, as long as it didn''t damage the Spirit Vein beneath the Holy Land, it would be entirely feasible.

    Regrettably, his strength now relied on the power of the Spirit Vein beneath the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Within the range covered by the Spirit Vein, there was no spirit mountain with vegetation cover, and the locations possess spirit mountains were beyond his reach.

    Qinchuan still had many Spiritual Liquids and Medicines that could facilitate the healing and growth of life, but he knew these would be of no use here.

    As those Liquids could only promote the growth of Divine Wood and herbs faster.

    But now, the problem was that within the entire range of Spirit Dragon Holy Land, there wasn''t a single Divine Wood or Spirit Grass, not even a seed to be found.

    These Spiritual Liquids could stimulate vitality, but they could not create life.

    "If one could master the mysteries of life, perhaps the entire Holy Land could be reborn with Spirit Grass and Divine Wood in a single day?"

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but think again about Wu Xin, and her mysterious master.

    "Right, that object, perhaps it could have a peculiar effect!"

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s mind suddenly flashed with inspiration as he recalled the green spiritual pearl he had obtained from the bronze coffin that day.

    Qinchuan used his divine sense to probe into the Dao Lotus space and took it out to look closely.

    That day, Qinchuan had also studied the spiritual pearl and had even attempted to integrate the pearl with the Chi Yue Spear, but he ultimately came up empty-handed.

    Nevertheless, he couldn''t help taking out the green spiritual pearl again.

    "Eh, the life force within this spiritual pearl seems very unstable!"

    As soon as Qinchuan took out the spiritual pearl, he noticed something unusual.

    He remembered that when he first obtained the spiritual pearl, it was completely green with a uniform chaos inside, just like an ordinary jade bead.

    But at that time, inside the spiritual pearl, unbeknownst to him, a tuft of emerald light had gestated. Although the green divine light was only the size of tiny specks, it gave off an incredibly mysterious feeling.

    With his innate pupils, Qinchuan saw that the minuscule tuft of light contained a terrifying life force.

    "Boom!"

    Just as the tuft of spiritual energy light within the spiritual pearl began to churn, suddenly, the winds and clouds around him underwent a drastic change.

    "Whoosh, whoosh!"

    Countless strands of ghostly fiendish qi in the sky started to surge frenetically at that moment, as the void turbulently roiled and the Great Dao Laws, like boiling spiritual liquid, ascended continuously, with a tremendous oppressive force pressing towards the spiritual pearl in his hand. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hm?"

    "It seems that these strands of ghostly fiendish qi are quite frightened of the tuft of light inside this spiritual pearl!"

    Qinchuan was solemn, for the ghostly strands feared the radiance inside the spiritual pearl as a matter of life and death, and thus instinctively sought to suppress it.

    This was akin to the principle that two different elemental Dao magics cannot coexist.

    Water elemental spiritual energy and fire elemental spiritual energy existing in the same space often attempt to suppress each other as well.

    The mysterious tuft of light within the spiritual pearl also sensed the surrounding tremendous ghostly fiendish qi.

    "Swoosh¡ª"

    The tuft of light within the spiritual pearl instantly increased in size, from a mere speck of starlight to a Milky Way that filled the sky, shining brilliantly.

    At that moment, Qinchuan felt a chill in his hand, as smooth and flowing spiritual energy, like water, trickled through his fingers.

    "Pshhh¡ª"

    Two incompatible auras and glows collided with each other, emitting a sizzling sound.

    Subsequently, the ghostly fiendish qi in the void began to fade away.

    And the spiritual energy flowing from between his fingers cascaded down like a waterfall, pouring into the ground below.

    The next moment, a miraculous event occurred.

    No sooner had the continuous flow of spiritual energy entered underground than the ground cracked open with faint small holes, and immediately afterward, tender green sprouts emerged from beneath the surface.

    These sprouts grew at a speed visible to the naked eye.

    In this barren land, life began to burgeon!

    "Hm?!"

    Qinchuan inhaled sharply, although he had long known that this spiritual pearl was no ordinary object and had prepared for various possible outcomes.

    But witnessing the growth of plants and grass, he still couldn''t help but swallow his saliva, his face filled with disbelief.

    "Could it be that this area just happened to have a few remaining grass and tree seeds?"

 Chapter 654 - 654: Creating Life

    Before his eyes, the life force within the Spiritual Pearl continued to flow incessantly.

    Immediately, he leaped and landed on another bald mountain peak.

    Employing the full strength of his Soul, he probed the land beneath his feet, indeed finding no trace of life nor the existence of any grass or Spirit Root seedlings.

    This was a truly barren and dead land.

    As the life force of the Spiritual Pearl continued to flow and seep into the ground, his Soul distinctly felt that deep beneath the earth, wherever the life force flowed, grains of spirit seeds, smaller than dust particles, spontaneously came into being.

    Indeed, they appeared out of nowhere, without any warning, and even as Qinchuan focused all his attention, he couldn''t discern where these life essences originated from.

    These spirit seeds, tinier than dust particles, grew rapidly, and in a mere moment broke through the soil, becoming blades of grass.

    "Creating life!"

    Qinchuan finally confirmed that this Spiritual Pearl could create life!

    It wasn''t just about enriching life''s vitality, but directly creating life.

    Although what it created was the most common of plants and not any Spirit Grass or Divine Wood, the marvel of it shattered Qinchuan''s understanding.

    Qinchuan now had a new understanding of these Spiritual Pearls, this must be a power beyond this world!

    However, Qinchuan was not in the mood to consider this too deeply.

    Currently, he had no control over this Spiritual Pearl; the life force was emerging on its own, and he had to seize the opportunity.

    At this moment, Qinchuan returned to calmness, leaped up, and traversed the void above.

    In this instant, holding the Spiritual Pearl in the sky, he emitted a dazzling green divine light, and the surging Life Force, guided by him, spread across the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "What''s happening?"

    "What is that in the sky?"

    At this moment, all the Cultivators of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land saw Qinchuan, wearing a puzzled expression on their faces.

    "Such a rich vitality!"

    "Innumerable life energies fall, and in this instant, all the Cultivators feel as if they are bathing in Spiritual Liquid, their pores relaxing completely, indescribably comfortable."

    "What is Young Master Qin doing?"

    In the center of the eight Ghost King Peaks, on the plain where the Teleportation Array was being constructed, the Saints seeing this scene were also immensely curious.

    They all looked towards Ye Xuanji for answers.

    Ye Xuanji also stopped his work, extended his palm, feeling the rainlike dense vitality, and shook his head, "The Young Master is mysterious and unfathomable, with celestial abilities; we should not presume to speculate."

    "Is Young Master Qin really that formidable? Is he not just a Cultivator at the Holy Realm Early Stage?"

    At that time, another Saint cautiously asked.

    During the battle at Mount Sumeru, Qinchuan had not directly demonstrated any powerful combat capability, and many Cultivators who had not participated in the grand event at Mount Sumeru did not know of Qinchuan, hence the Saint''s question at this time.

    Ye Xuanji swept a cold glance at this Saint, "You may question my strength, but I advise you not to doubt the Young Master''s abilities, or you wouldn''t even know how you died."

    Even as they bathed in the comfortable life force, the Saint shuddered under the scan of Ye Xuanji''s Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil.

    "Look! Plants are growing on the ground!"

    At that time, another Saint exclaimed excitedly!

    All cultivators looked towards the ground.

    Indeed, on what was once black wasteland, countless tender green plants were now sprouting. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I''ve been to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land for thousands of years and, other than those eight ghost locust trees, this is the first time I''ve seen plants!" another cultivator exclaimed in shock.

    At this moment, all the cultivators in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land realized that the environment within the holy land was undergoing earth-shattering changes.

    "My God! Is this the power of Young Master Qin? To be able to make all things grow, and to grow so rapidly, what terrifying life force it must be!"

    All the cultivators were horror-stricken as they watched Qinchuan in the void.

    In fact, they still underestimated the difficulty of creating life; they only thought Qinchuan was accelerating the growth of vegetation, but they didn''t know that beneath the holy land, not a single seed of life lay, and the Spiritual Pearl had created life from nothing¡ªthat was what was truly shocking and awe-inspiring.

    Inside the Spiritual Pearl, a green luminescent sphere kept rotating, with streams of Life Force flowing continuously.

    Only when the ghostly fiendish Qi of this world was completely eradicated, and the whole holy land was covered with green vegetation, did the green divine orb within the Spiritual Pearl gradually dissipate, returning to chaos.

    At this time, no matter how Qinchuan operated or stimulated it, nor what spells or Divine Skills he used, the Spiritual Pearl gave no further response.

    "It seems it is still not the time to pry into the secrets of these Spiritual Pearls!"

    Qinchuan was resolute, akin to the gray Spiritual Pearl within the Chi Yue Spear, which was completely uncontrollable.

    ...

    Ten cultivators at the level of the Holy Realm worked day and night without stopping, and within a month, the Teleportation Array of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was completed.

    On this day, the Array flashed with light, and several figures emerged from within it.

    Among these silhouettes was none other than the emperor of the Dongju Continent, who was now famous throughout¡ªLi Zhi, Protectors like Tian Tuo and Tian Can, as well as the two emperors, Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er.

    "Is this Nanchi Continent?"

    Li Zhi stepped out of the array, looking around with deep emotions.

    Three years ago, he was just a minor prince of the Tianyuan Nation, spending his days gathering support from all sides for the struggle for the throne.

    He thought that the greatest achievement in his life would be to ascend as the emperor of Tianyuan Nation and defend the territory that was one quarter of the Dongju Continent¡ªancestral lands that his forefathers had fought for.

    But never in his wildest dreams did he think that, within just a few years, he would not only become the sole emperor of Dongju Continent, but he was now even ready to set his sights on the entire Nanchi Continent.

    Such thoughts filled him with fervor again.

    Of course, he knew that all his accomplishments stemmed from Qinchuan.

    Hence, upon learning that the great Teleportation Array to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land had been opened, he rushed over immediately¡ªnot to wage war, but to meet with Qinchuan.

    Between the two continents lay a vast ocean, and this was the first time a direct crossing was possible. Whether it be cultivators from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land or Tianqing City, upon hearing of the Teleportation Array, many rushed to this place, paying Mysterious Crystals to be transported across.

    "..."

    "Is this Nanchi Continent! It''s said that previously, a single sea voyage would take several months and cost countless Mysterious Crystals, fraught with danger. I never expected it to become so swift! The new emperor is truly an enlightened ruler who is leading our Tianyuan Nation forwards!" exclaimed a cultivator who had arrived at the place, full of emotion.

    "Hey, don''t speak nonsense. This Teleportation Array is all thanks to the national teacher. Even if the new emperor hears you, he wouldn''t be pleased with such talk!" reminded another cultivator who had come along with him.

    "To think it was the national teacher!" Upon hearing this, the cultivator immediately fell silent. Qinchuan''s statue stood in the center of Tianqing City, and no one dared to be disrespectful towards him.

    "..."

    "What place is this? Such a rich vitality... It is indeed a land blessed by Heaven. I must join the Sect that guards this place!"

    "Hmm, how strange. It is clearly still early morning in Dongju Continent, yet here in Nanchi Continent, it is already midday!"

    All day long, people came and went in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, some marveling at the abundance of vitality and spiritual energy, while others discussed the differences between the two vast regions.

 Chapter 655 - 655 Xuanhuang Sect

    Early the next morning, Qinchuan and his companions left the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Accompanying him, apart from Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, were also two Great Emperors, Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er.

    As for Ye Xuanji, he currently temporarily held the position of the Holy Master of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. He had to work with Li Zhi to lay out plans for the Tianyuan soldiers to take control of the Heavenly Mountain Domain and was also tasked with the important duty of instructing Ye Shiyi.

    He really couldn''t leave.

    The Heavenly Mountain Domain was a large domain in the southern part of the Nanchi Continent, so named because it was situated within the continuous Heavenly Mountain Range.

    Now controlled by three major sects, conquering the Heavenly Mountain Domain meant simply having to deal with Heavenly Sword Gate and Xuanhuang Sect.

    In this period, Qinchuan had already gathered information that among the three sects, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, being usurped by Ye Yu, had lost many cultivators with excellent potential.

    Thus, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land only had one Great Emperor¡ªYe Yu.

    The Heavenly Sword Gate had one main and five branch sects, with two Great Emperors in the main sect and one Great Emperor each in the Metal, Wood, and Water sects.

    The Xuanhuang Sect''s main sect had one Great Emperor, and its four branch sects¡ªQian, Zhen, Gen, and Li¡ªeach also had a Great Emperor in place.

    In total, the two sects had ten Great Emperors. As long as these ten Great Emperors were dealt with, the Heavenly Mountain Domain would be as good as in the bag.

    Although they had Great Emperors as company, capable of tearing through the void to travel,

    Mei Qian''er and Chi Hai, both visiting this place for the first time, did not know the exact location of the Xuanhuang Sect. Mei Qian''er, while tracking Chunyu Xiu in her past visit to the Nanchi Continent, never set foot in the Heavenly Mountain Domain, leaving the group to opt for flying through the air.

    Fortunately, the flight speed of Great Emperors was extremely fast.

    The group flew eastward through the air, and before half a day had passed, Qinchuan and his companions arrived outside the main gate of the Xuanhuang Sect.

    Just as Qinchuan and his party landed, a heated argument at the gate of the Xuanhuang Sect reached their ears.

    "Jiang Youwei, you''ve already been expelled from the Xuanhuang Sect, so scram! Get as far away as possible, and don''t linger here anymore!"

    Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, and the others were taken aback, hearing a familiar name, and looked in the direction of the voice.

    They saw outside the gate of the Xuanhuang Sect, a young man dressed in white robes, standing tall with his chest puffed out, indifferently glancing at another young man and an old man before him, his nose pointing skyward as he shouted at the two.

    Qinchuan looked intently and recognized the man standing before the gate, lost in a daze¡ªit was Jiang Youwei, whom he had met a few times before. The old servant beside him was also someone Qinchuan had seen before, having always been at Jiang Youwei''s side.

    On the expedition to Mount Sumeru, most cultivators had perished in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, but Jiang Youwei, having concerns within his sect, left Mount Sumeru as soon as they exited. While Ye Xuanji and many powerful beings were locked in battle, he went straight down from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and returned to the Xuanhuang Sect.

    Being only at Holy''s Realm, it took Jiang Youwei more than twenty days to travel from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land to the Xuanhuang Sect, so in fact, he had arrived at the Xuanhuang Sect only a little before Qinchuan and his group.

    He returned to the Xuanhuang Sect elated, wanting to share the news of his breakthrough to Holy''s Realm with his grandfather, only to be informed upon his return that he had been expelled from the Xuanhuang Sect.

    He knew the young man before him; it was the Great Elder''s grandson, Liu Qi.

    "Liu Qi, my grandfather is still an elder of the Xuanhuang Sect after all. Without the Sect Leader speaking, who can expel me from the Xuanhuang Sect? You?"

    Jiang Youwei''s grandfather, Jiang Zhan, was also a senior honorary elder of the Xuanhuang Sect. During an exploration of a secret realm, Jiang Zhan had a conflict with another elder of the same rank in the sect, the Great Elder, resulting in a feud between the two families.

    Originally, Jiang Zhan''s strength was not inferior to that of the Great Elder, so neither side could do much about the other.

    But during a major battle, Jiang Zhan was severely injured, leaving him with a chronic condition for life.

    Since then, not only had his cultivation level not advanced by the slightest, but as time passed, Jiang Zhan''s cultivation level continued to decline.

    Therefore, the Jiang Family also suffered heavy oppression from the Great Elder''s lineage within Xuanhuang Sect.

    Moreover, as Jiang Zhan aged, his lifespan neared its limit, and the situation for their Jiang Family within Xuanhuang Sect grew increasingly grim.

    Even for an event as grand as Mount Sumeru, if it had not been for the direct invitation to various geniuses by the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, but instead left to the three great sects to allocate the spots, Jiang Youwei would have had no chance to go to Mount Sumeru.

    Thus, Jiang Youwei seized this opportunity to make connections with cultivators from all paths, all in hopes of finding a way out for the Jiang Family in the future. This was also why he was always ingratiating himself with the thirteenth young master of the Heavenly Sword Gate.

    "Oh, I forgot to tell you, that old geezer Jiang Zhan is already dead, he''s not an elder of Xuanhuang Sect anymore, naturally, you no longer enjoy the resources of our Xuanhuang Sect lineage,"

    Liu Qi looked disdainfully at Jiang Youwei, saying casually.

    "How... How could this be?"

    Upon hearing this, Jiang Youwei visibly staggered, as if struck by a thunderbolt, he muttered to himself.

    "Grandfather had hundreds of years of life left, how... how could he possibly..."

    "It''s you, it''s all of you who killed Grandfather!"

    The usually gentle Jiang Youwei now showed a terrifying intent to kill on his face, his gaze menacing as he fixed his eyes on Liu Qi.

    "It must have been you who killed Grandfather, right?!"

    Jiang Youwei''s veins bulged with anger as he questioned fiercely.

    "Hehe, seems you''re not too dumb. This old guy was losing strength, his lifespan was running out, and chronic ailments recurred every year, consuming quite a few sect resources for his healing every year,"

    Liu Qi, with a look of contempt and mockery, said, "Let me tell you the truth, actually, this was not our Liu Family''s idea but authorized by the Sect Leader himself." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Youwei was once again struck as if by thunder, his mind went blank, and the only words remaining in his divine sense were, "Sect Leader... suggestion..."

    "No wonder, no wonder Liu Qi was so audacious, daring to reject him outright at the sect gate, in full view of everyone, and even boldly telling him that he had been expelled from the sect."

    At that moment, Jiang Youwei felt utterly worn out in body and spirit. Although he had long known that the Jiang Family was not well-regarded in Xuanhuang Sect, he didn''t expect that the one to take this final action would actually be the Sect Leader.

    If he remembered correctly, his grandfather had once told him that his injury was precisely because he saved the Sect Leader.

    He had always thought that the Liu Family was their greatest threat. Unexpectedly, he was wrong. All was wrong. The ones wielding the knife against them turned out to be the Sect Leader''s lineage, for whom their Jiang Family had fought so hard.

    Just when he was in utter despair, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

    "What a Xuanhuang Sect, is this how you treat your own elders and meritorious figures?"

    Qinchuan slowly stepped forward, speaking in a leisurely manner.

    "Exactly, exactly, this Xuanhuang Sect is too disgusting, actually resorting to poisoning an elder because his lifespan is near its end and it''s a waste of the sect''s spiritual medicine. There''s truly no other sect in the world as disgusting as this one,"

    Ji Huo''er also spoke up indignantly.

    Jiang Youwei suddenly heard someone speaking up for him and looked toward the voice: "Young Master Qin, Miss Ji, Miss Ling, you, you... how did you come here?"

 Chapter 656 - 656: Formation Breaking

    ```

    "Hmph, where did these clueless fools come from, do you even know where you are?" Qinchuan and his companions spoke insolently, angering Liu Qi: "This is the Xuanhuang Sect, daring to run wild here, I think you''re tired of living!"

    "Young Master Qin is exactly looking for the Xuanhuang Sect." Qinchuan glanced at Liu Qi disdainfully.

    "Hm?"

    Liu Qi was startled by the words, but then he saw the divine light emitting from Qinchuan''s eyes, filled with contempt.

    At that moment, Qinchuan continued speaking calmly, "Young Master Qin has come to take over the Xuanhuang Sect. Go and call out your Sect Leader, Quasi-Emperor, Great Emperor, and the like, the whole lot of them, and have them submit obediently to Young Master Qin, and I might spare their lives.

    Otherwise, should Young Master Qin personally take action, I''m afraid blood will flow within the confines of the Xuanhuang Sect today."

    He immediately realized, "Damn, these guys are here to stir up trouble!"

    Upon learning the purpose behind Qinchuan and his people, his first reaction wasn''t fear or anger; his first reaction was stupefaction and disbelief.

    Liu Qi looked at Qinchuan and the others as if they were fools. His Xuanhuang Sect had a profound background, standing in the Heavenly Mountain Range for countless years, and it had been many years since anyone blind had dared to come looking for trouble at their doorstep.

    Could such a rare incident really have happened to him?

    "Hahaha, hahaha, how ridiculous, too ridiculous." Having returned to his senses, Liu Qi burst into hysterical laughter as if he had heard a hugely amusing joke.

    "Gentlemen, did you hear that? This ''respected'' Great Saint powerhouse wants our Xuanhuang Sect to submit to him."

    Liu Qi turned his head to address the cultivators and Protectors crowding around the sect''s entrance, raising his voice.

    These Protectors, whose duty it was to guard the gates of the Xuanhuang Sect, had seen all kinds of people on a daily basis, but had never seen anyone so unabashedly wishing to subdue the Xuanhuang Sect.

    Hearing Liu Qi say this, they too laughed so hard they couldn''t close their mouths, looking at Qinchuan and his people with pity.

    "Young Master Qin, are you... are you alright? Where is Elder Ye?" At that moment, Jiang Youwei also approached cautiously and asked in a low voice.

    He had already sensed that Ye Xuanji was not with Qinchuan and the others, thinking that Ye Xuanji might have fallen in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Thus, Qinchuan was deeply affected, or perhaps his soul had been injured during the great battle, leading to mental confusion, hence his outlandish statements.

    "Hmph, it seems he has already given an answer; therefore, conflict seems inevitable."

    Qinchuan shook his head, mumbling to himself, "Once a conflict starts, Young Master Qin will have no choice but to kill a few to establish authority. To establish authority, I''ll have no choice but to start with the Sect Leader."

    "If the Sect Leader of the Xuanhuang Sect dies, it seems I''ll have to appoint another suitable person to take over the role of Sect Leader of the Xuanhuang Sect."

    As Qinchuan mumbled to himself, he looked at Jiang Youwei: "Boy, I find you rather pleasing to the eye, would you like to be the Sect Leader of the Xuanhuang Sect?"

    "Young Master Qin, do you remember me? What exactly happened in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, how could your soul have suffered such grave damage?"

    Jiang Youwei became utterly convinced that Qinchuan''s soul was damaged and his mind was unclear.

    Liu Qi and a host of Protectors burst into another fit of unrestrained laughter.

    "Hahaha, interesting, truly interesting, so it''s a madman.

    Young Master also feels this lad has the qualifications to be a Sect Leader, why don''t I just name him the Sect Leader of the Five Grains Reincarnation Sect for fun!" Liu Qi declared loudly.

    "Hahaha!"

    Laughter surged like waves, filling the place with mirth.

    "Ah, it seems some extraordinary measures are unavoidable."

    Qinchuan shrugged his shoulders, then glanced at Chi Hai and said lightly, "Little Hai."

    Chi Hai understood, exhaling a breath of white air, Bai Qi sprayed forth.

    The next moment, the previously hearty mocking laughter at the mountain gate ceased abruptly.

    ```

    "Thud, thud, thud"

    Liu Qi and many Protectors fell to the ground one after another.

    In a single breath, all the Cultivators perished instantaneously; facing Great Emperor-class characters, Liu Qi and the others died exceedingly quickly, not even perceiving the onset of the crisis before they were dead.

    Their True Spirits floated out, looking towards Chi Hai in shock.

    But they didn''t have time to say anything more before being drawn into the Reincarnation Land.

    "What?!"

    Jiang Youwei was alarmed, looking towards Qinchuan and the Chi Hai behind him.

    "They''re all... all dead, killed in a single breath?"

    Jiang Youwei''s gaze was vacant, utterly shocked; the strongest among these Protectors was at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, yet they were slain by a single breath from this elderly figure!

    Chi Hai suppressed everyone with a single breath, showing no sign of stopping. Instead, his figure soared into the sky, raising his palm, and struck down towards the main peak of the Xuanhuang Sect.

    A gigantic fiery Palm Imprint covered the sky like a scorching sun falling, baking the earth.

    "Great... Great... Great Emperor!"

    The immense and terrifying aura on Chi Hai was clearly that of a Great Emperor-class character.

    "Young Master Qin, were you not joking just now? Are you truly here to suppress the Xuanhuang Sect?"

    At this moment, Jiang Youwei came to his senses, realizing that Qinchuan might not be suffering from a damaged Soul, but was in fact exceedingly lucid.

    "Hmph, do you think big brother would joke around with you for no reason?"

    Ji Huo''er said on the side, pursing her lips.

    With a single palm strike from Chi Hai, it was as if imbued with divine art, flames reaching to the heavens.

    All of a sudden, the main peak of Xuanhuang Sect burst into a blaze of light, with two surging streams of Xuanhuang Qi emerging from the waist of the mountain.

    The two streams of Xuanhuang Qi tangled with each other, and in no time interwove into a pale yellow spirit shield that enveloped the entire Xuanhuang Sect. The sky full of flames burned the spirit shield without eliciting any reaction.

    The Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation! The strongest Mountain Protection Array of the Xuanhuang Sect, capable of withstanding an attack from Great Emperor-class characters.

    "Qian''er, you and Xiao Hai attack together; I''ll guide you in breaking the formation from here!"

    Qinchuan said.

    In fact, his main purpose in accompanying them was to instruct the two on how to break the Mountain Protection Array, for otherwise, he could have let Mei Qian''er and Chi Hai come alone. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yes!" Mei Qian''er received the order, her posture proud as she ascended. The aura of the Great Emperor emanated from her.

    "What! Another Great Emperor-class character!" At this point, Jiang Youwei was completely terrified and speechless.

    "Hehe, looks like you''re stupefied." Ji Huo''er had anticipated Jiang Youwei''s reaction and felt exceedingly proud, "How about it, what do you think about big brother''s proposal for you to become the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang Sect just now?"

    At this time, what shocked Jiang Youwei wasn''t just the appearance of two Great Emperor-class characters, but the realization that.

    These two Great Emperor-class characters, they actually treated Qin Chuan with the utmost respect and were obedient to his strategy.

    "Young Master Qin, he... what is his identity?" Jiang Youwei murmured.

    "Oh dear, I can''t tell you that!" Ji Huo''er shook her head, lively and restless, unable to keep her mouth shut, yet she knew what could and couldn''t be said.

    "Qian''er, use the Cang Lan Water Divine Skills to attack the formation''s Xuan Ji position, and Chi Hai, use the Samadhi Flame to burn its Yu Heng position!"

    They acted according to the instructions, with Divine Skills surging like waves, the Great Emperor''s Law bursting forth mightily, impacting the Mountain Protection Array in an instant, creating a thunderous boom that resounded through heaven and earth.

 Chapter 657 - 657: Clashing Against the Supreme Saint

    "Boom!"

    This mighty tremor shook heaven and earth, splitting both sky and land, with countless Law Forces surging forth.

    Yet, amid such violent shaking, Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er stood as steadfast as divine mountains, not suffering the slightest backlash.

    "The Mountain Protection Array... actually failed to obliterate the two?!"

    Jiang Youwei had grown up in the Xuanhuang Sect and was very clear on the power of the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation. Should anyone attack it by force, the Formation would emit Chaos Qi to retaliate against the invaders.

    But this time, the Array behaved as if it were merely for show, offering no response.

    "Could it be... Young Master Qin!" Jiang Youwei turned his gaze toward Qinchuan, filled with doubt.

    Qinchuan ignored everything and continued to command the assault on the Formation.

    With a single assault, the Xuanhuang Sect''s internal structure felt as though the sky had collapsed, and the earth trembled. The whole Sect was thrown into mayhem.

    The Great Emperor came unannounced, catching everyone off-guard.

    "How dare you, who dares to intrude upon the Xuanhuang Sect?"

    At last, the powerhouses of the Xuanhuang Sect finally arrived, tardy.

    Angry voices thundered through the heavens and earth. Several auras soared from the main peak of the Sect Mountain, with the one in the center as vast as ocean waves, heralding the approach of the Xuanhuang Sect''s Great Emperor-level powerhouse.

    Following close by were the Sect Leader of the Xuanhuang Sect and several elders.

    "Cease!"

    This Great Emperor burst forth from the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation and intercepted Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er.

    "Who are you two and why attack the Xuanhuang Sect unprovoked!"

    The Great Emperor powerhouse of the Xuanhuang Sect was named Liu Zong, the Sect''s venerable elder.

    Originally furious, Liu Zong, upon seeing that the attackers were two Great Emperors, forcibly suppressed his anger and asked sternly.

    It was then that Liu Miao, the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang, noticed Qinchuan and Jiang Youwei standing behind him.

    Liu Miao''s face chilled, and his eyes turned frosty: "Jiang Youwei, you have some nerve. As an Inner Sect Disciple of the Xuanhuang Sect, to betray the secrets of the Mountain Protection Formation and collude with those from outside, attacking your own Sect! You truly are a traitor!"

    The Xuanhuang Great Formation, being a Mountain Protection Formation, would naturally retaliate when attacked. However, it remained silent under the assault from two Great Emperors, clearly indicating an attack at the formation''s core. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing Jiang Youwei standing with the opponents, it was instantaneously suspected that he had stolen the secrecy of the Mountain Protection Formation and divulged it to them.

    "Sect Leader, you are mistaken. First off, I have already left the Sect and am no longer an Inner Sect Disciple of the Xuanhuang Sect." Jiang Youwei rebutted, his gaze calm as he looked at Liu Miao, his heart grieving over his deceased grandfather, which made his voice involuntarily rise.

    "Furthermore, I, Jiang Youwei, have always acted honorably. Even though I''ve left the Sect, I have never done anything detrimental to the Xuanhuang Sect. While I am acquainted with Young Master Qin, I am completely ignorant about the Mountain Protection Formation''s structure and laws, let alone colluding and leaking secrets."

    "This Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation is hardly something that necessitates outside information to break. Even if your Xuanhuang Sect established the Myriad Heavens Starry Sky Great Formation, I could easily destroy it," Qinchuan then spoke disdainfully.

    "You must be the esteemed elder Liu Zong, I presume?" Qinchuan then turned to Liu Zong and said, "I''ve come a long way to the Xuanhuang Sect for just one reason. If you agree to this one thing, I will not make things difficult for you or the Xuanhuang Sect."

    "What is it?" Liu Zong was curious, noting clearly that despite Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er being Great Emperors, it was this young man at the realm of a Saint speaking. Still, he asked solemnly.

    "Very simple, submit to me!"

    Qinchuan spoke unhurriedly.

    "How dare you! Just a mere cultivator of the Saint Realm, and yet you have the audacity to insult our ancestor!"

    Liu Miao roared in anger, his aura whirling wildly around him. A raging Great Dao Rune Pattern condensed into a Dharma Seal, bearing down on Qinchuan from above.

    "Anyone who insults Xuanhuang Sect and our ancestor shall die!"

    Liu Miao, the Sect Leader of Xuanhuang Sect, had a Cultivation Level that had already reached the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage.

    Although not as terrifying as the Supreme Saint Late Stage, a strike from someone at the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage was still profoundly shocking. Composed of runes, the Dharma Seal carried tremendous power; not a lone Saint, but even a Great Saint would struggle to withstand it.

    "Young Master Qin, be careful!"

    The Dharma Seal moved with lightning speed, descending like a bolt from the blue. Jiang Youwei had originally thought that the two Great Emperors would intervene, but to his surprise, both Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er stood still, seemingly oblivious, and allowed the Dharma Seal to hurl towards Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan, too, appeared not to hear Jiang Youwei''s warning and stood tall and upright, calmly facing the oncoming Dharma Seal.

    "Boom!"

    The Dharma Seal, pure and flawless, smooth as jade, crashed onto Qinchuan''s physical body, kicking up endless dust, with Qinchuan submerged in a cloud of dust and debris.

    Between the Holy Realm Early Stage and the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage, there was a full two realms of difference, and others would find it impossible to survive unscathed.

    "Young Master Qin!" Jiang Youwei could not help but cry out in low grief.

    On the contrary, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and others like Chi Hai stood calmly in place, appearing completely unconcerned.

    "Miss Ji, you all... why didn''t you save Young Master Qin? With two Great Emperors, you could surely..."

    "Heh heh, how could such esteemed Great Emperors deign to cross blades for a mere ant?"

    Liu Miao was also taken aback. He had attacked in anger, with all his strength, thinking that the two Great Emperors would stop him, which is why he had not expected his attack to kill his opponent. But to his utter surprise, the two Great Emperors hadn''t moved.

    He quickly realized that although this youngster was traveling with the two Great Emperors, they clearly didn''t regard him highly.

    The retinue of Xuanhuang Sect elders also snickered and chattered amongst themselves.

    "So, it was but a bluff."

    "Such arrogance and bravado, I had actually thought he could command Great Emperors!"

    Just as everyone sneered, a series of clattering sounds came from the midst of the swirling dust.

    The crowd raised their brows and glanced over, and the next moment, they saw Qinchuan walking out from the dust.

    Qinchuan, with his hands clasped behind his back, bore an ethereal and mystical aura.

    And on his chest was a scar from his heart down to his abdomen, terrifyingly sinister.

    "How can you possibly still be alive?" Liu Miao''s eyes bulged, as if he had seen a ghost.

    He knew full well the power of that earlier strike; a cultivator of the Saint Realm should have been unable to live through it!

    "What happened?" Jiang Youwei and the rest of the elders were equally baffled.

    But to everyone''s astonishment, the gash on Qinchuan''s chest was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

    The flesh on either side of the wound was knitting together, growing new tissue.

    In mere moments, the gash had fully healed. His physical body was clear and shining, impeccably smooth, with not even a hint of injury left behind.

 Chapter 658 - 658: 658

    Qinchuan vividly felt his physical body¡ªfrom the crack opened by Liu Miao''s Divine Skill to complete recovery, the entire process took less than ten breaths'' time. An excitement rose in his heart, "Is this the strength of the Physical Body after awakening the Innate Viscera?"

    Originally,

    since awakening the Innate Viscera in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Qinchuan had not yet tested the current strength of his physical body.

    Now, ordinary Holy Realm and Great Saint Realm experts simply could not cause him any harm.

    Just now, upon seeing Liu Miao''s surging attack, Qinchuan impulsively wanted to test the strength of his physical body and secretly transmitted a message to everyone to not act rashly.

    The result also left him highly satisfied.

    A full-strength blow from a Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert, not to mention someone in the Holy Realm Early Stage, even those in the Great Saint Realm Early Stage would not dare to withstand it directly, but Qinchuan not only bore it head-on but also only had a wound on his chest.

    After being injured, he did not consume any Spiritual Medicine or Divine Pills, relying solely on the Essence Blood condensed from the Innate Viscera to heal his physical body. The entire process from injury to full recovery lasted less than ten breaths'' time.

    This was undoubtedly very terrifying.

    Although the strength of his physical body was still not comparable to that of the original four superior races, he was confident that he was already much stronger than the current Ghost Race.

    "Is this the power of a Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert? Too weak!" Qinchuan said disdainfully, shaking his head.

    If Qinchuan had said these words before, it would certainly have provoked ridicule from a host of powerful beings.

    But at this time, no one underestimated him anymore.

    "You''re courting death, you damned fool!"

    To be scorned by a Holy Realm expert two whole Realms below oneself infuriated Liu Miao beyond measure. Clenching his Dharma Seal, he struck again. This time, his figure charged fiercely towards Qinchuan, intending to suppress his opponent with unrelenting thunderous methods.

    "Since you are hell-bent on dying, I can only oblige you!"

    Qinchuan coldly snorted, the Chi Yue Spear appearing in his grasp. He swept it across, where Earth Fire interweaved with Tian Lei, turning into a giant dragon, bursting forth violently.

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    The physical bodies of the two collided, like dazzling stars exploding in the void, bursts of blinding light erupted.

    The two fought from outside the mountain gate to the foot of the mountain.

    Thunder boomed between heaven and earth, and countless peaks and giant trees were shattered into powder.

    The people of Xuanhuang Sect were immensely shocked. A Holy Realm expert capable of withstanding the Sect Leader''s Divine Skills was already heaven-defying, yet he could also fight against the Sect Leader.

    And more so.

    Everyone present were experts, and they realized that the Sect Leader seemed to be at a disadvantage!

    "How is that possible?"

    "Is he really just a Holy Realm expert?" A huge doubt arose in the hearts of all the elders.

    "Die!"

    Qinchuan''s Divine Skills were boundless. Seizing an opportunity, the Chi Yue Spear spewed a stream of Earth Fire, the Long Spear piercing into the opponent''s chest.

    Crack!

    Liu Miao felt an unbearable pain in his chest. When he examined his physical body, he then screamed in horror and fled in panic.

    Qinchuan''s spear had pierced through his chest, and the power contained within the spear continued to devour his physical body and Soul.

    Liu Miao felt the Divine Power in his physical body rapidly draining away.

    This was the Innate Spiritual Qi left in his body by Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear.

    "Ancestor, save me!"

    Liu Miao staggered away, his eyes filled with resentment, fleeing towards the direction of the Great Emperor-level expert, Liu Zong.

    But the next moment, with a "bang," Liu Miao''s physical body suddenly exploded, turning into a cloud of Blood Mist.

    The innate spiritual qi that remained inside his body was eroding his physical body until, at last, his physical body couldn''t bear it any longer and ultimately exploded.

    "Boom!"

    Liu Zong and a group of elders and experts from the Xuanhuang Sect let out a cry of alarm.

    "Sect Leader!"

    "My God, a Holy Realm expert suppressed a Supreme Saint Expert!" Everyone was shocked at that moment, a myriad of waves tumbling in their hearts.

    Liu Zong wanted to move, but both Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er acted together, pressing down and forcing him to stay where he was.

    "I''ll say it one more time, submit to this young master!"

    Qinchuan''s gaze coldly looked down upon Liu Zong and the group of elders.

    "Quick, retreat back into the Great Formation!" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liu Zong knew that his opponents were two Great Emperors. His side had only him, and if a conflict broke out, one of the opponents could hold him back while the other Great Emperor could rampage everywhere, and there would be nothing he could do.

    What he needed to do was to retreat back into the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation and rely on the Formation''s power to vanquish the two Great Emperors.

    As he spoke, Liu Zong and the others turned into streaks of light, returning to the Xuanhuang Great Formation.

    Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er both looked towards Qinchuan, awaiting his next command.

    "There''s no rush," Qinchuan waved his hand, "Right now, Tianyuan is expanding everywhere, and it''s a time when talents are needed. To have a Great Emperor submit would also be good."

    And to make the opponent submit, the most direct, simple, and effective method was to defeat them in their area of expertise.

    Now, what Liu Zong relied on was just the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation. What Qinchuan wanted was to wait for him to operate the Array and then defeat him face-to-face.

    "Within the Sect, all experts at the Great Saint Realm gather at the hall to protect the Sect!"

    Liu Zong''s spiritual voice instantly spread throughout the entire Xuanhuang Sect.

    For a time, numerous peaks within the Xuanhuang Sect sent forth streaks of light, headed towards the direction of the main peak.

    Before long, experts from all around arrived, gathering above the main peak.

    Numerous divine lights soared into the sky, converging on the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation, with its radiance flickering. The Xuanhuang Great Formation kept flashing, transforming into a sky filled with stellar rivers.

    At the same time, the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation also spread down its brilliance, and countless Immortal Mist Laws gathered around Liu Zong.

    "Kill!"

    Liu Zong now had the support of the Great Formation, feeling strength fill his entire being, and once again charged toward both Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er.

    "Attack the Great Formation at its Ziwei point at the same time!" Qinchuan said loudly.

    Upon hearing this, Chi Hai did not hesitate for a moment, leaping up and striking at the Ziwei vital point of the Great Formation.

    Liu Zong also had arrived near them, holding a luminous Jade Ruyi in his hand. Coupled with the Xuanhuang qi spreading from the Great Formation, he was extremely terrifying.

    The three Great Emperors were battling at this location, unleashing terrifying energy fluctuations that shattered Divine Peaks and ripped countless cracks in the fabric of space.

    The might of the Great Emperors was unparalleled, and although the three were relatively restrained, they instantly reduced this part of the world to ruins.

    Except for the part of the Xuanhuang Sect that was shrouded by the light shield of the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation.

    "Qian''er, use the Thousand Foxes Secret Technique to attack his soul. Xiao Hai, attack the Big Dipper point!" Qinchuan stayed hidden in the void to prevent being affected by the energy of the Great Emperors, while he gave distant commands.

    Both complied, following Qinchuan''s instructions to attack.

    The two sides battled fiercely, with light shining enormously. The three fought continuously in the void, their battle shocking the entire Heavenly Mountain Domain.

    Countless Great Emperor experts turned their gaze in this direction.

    Though Liu Zong was backed by the Great Formation, he found that he was never able to exert the full power of the Formation. Every time he tried to suppress his opponents, they would find the Formation''s weak point and attack it.

    "Could it be this kid?!" While Liu Zong deflected the attacks of Chi Hai, his gaze turned sharp, looking towards Qinchuan, who was commanding from the void.

 Chapter 659 - 659: Subduing Xuanhuang

    "How is it possible? The Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation was passed down by the Ancestral Master Xuanhuang himself, guarding the Sect for countless years, and it was already impeccable. How could he possibly find its weakness?"

    Liu Zong was filled with disbelief and shock; Qinchuan had given him too many surprises today.

    But he immediately shook his head and cast aside these distracting thoughts from his mind.

    "No, I must first subdue this youth, otherwise, I cannot suppress these two!"

    "But this youngster is far in the void, surely being fully protected by these two Great Emperors. If I show even a hint of murderous intent, they will certainly block me with all their might! If I make a move, I must succeed in one strike and cannot be stopped by the two Emperors!"

    Liu Zong was confident that a single attack from him would be enough to suppress Qinchuan.

    Liu Zong''s gaze was piercing as he calculated how to free himself from the entanglement of the two Great Emperors and deal with Qinchuan first.

    Just then, an anomaly occurred.

    "Boom!"

    Just as Chi Hai''s Divine Skills struck a formation eye according to Qinchuan''s instruction, the originally calm Xuanhuang Great Formation suddenly emitted severe tremors.

    The intense trembling was terrifying; boundless brilliance fell, the Heavenly Dao surged around, reverberating back towards the central area.

    "Thud, thud, thud"

    Countless energies enveloped everything, and in an instant, numerous Great Emperors within the Xuanhuang Sect coughed up blood, one after another falling from the sky.

    "Now is the moment! Qian''er, Xiao Hai, attack him with all your might, simultaneously!"

    Seeing that the time was ripe, Qinchuan shouted loudly.

    Mei Qian''er moved gracefully as if she were an immortal, while Chi Hai''s presence was overwhelming, shining with divine light. The two, one on the left and one on the right, attacked Liu Zong together.

    "Crack!"

    A crisp sound echoed, clearly entering the ears of everyone present.

    Immediately after, everyone saw a crack appear on the giant screen formed by the illusion of the Nine Heavens Xuanhuang Great Formation, and the crack instantly spread across the entire barrier.

    The Great Formation was rapidly splintering!

    "The Xuanhuang Great Formation has been breached?!"

    Inside the Xuanhuang Sect, all the strong cultivators looked at each other, disbelieving what they were seeing.

    "How could this be? Our Xuanhuang Sect''s Mountain-Protecting Great Formation is incredibly stable... How could it be broken by someone?!"

    "Could it be that the Xuanhuang Sect will be destroyed today?"

    For a moment, many found the turn of events difficult to accept.

    "Hurry and request the support of the Great Emperor experts from the branches!"

    At this moment, an elder shouted loudly, not willing to accept their impending doom.

    "It''s too late, there''s no time." A Supreme Saint Expert shook his head and sighed. The branch and the main Sect were far apart, and there was no one who could convey the message quickly. Even if they sent a spirit beast to deliver a message, it would still take at least half a day.

    And by the time half a day had passed, the Xuanhuang Sect would have already perished.

    "Liu Zong, I''ll give you one last chance, submit to the Young Master or die,"

    Lacking the protection of the Great Formation and facing the siege of two Great Emperors, Liu Zong was continually retreating. His physical body cracked open, his internal organs shattered into fragments, and blood dripped down. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He was about to be jointly suppressed and killed by the two.

    At that moment, Chi Hai stayed his hand, looking down from on high at Liu Zong, and coldly uttered.

    "Hmph, I''m very curious, who exactly are you? As Great Emperor experts, why would you willingly submit to the whims of a being at the Holy''s Realm?"

    Liu Zong spat out a mouthful of blood and flesh fragments, asking bitterly.

    Despite his dignity as a Great Emperor, even though Qinchuan had suppressed Liu Miao across ranks, to submit to Qinchuan was still far from sufficient.

    "Hmph, the Young Master''s means are beyond your comprehension. Since you refuse to submit, then this old man has no choice but to send you on your way!"

    Seeing his attitude, it was clear he had no intention to submit, and Chi Hai was about to take action.

    "Wait!"

    Qinchuan emerged from the void, halting Chi Hai.

    "Since you''re curious about how I made them submit, I''ll satisfy your curiosity and let you witness it."

    With that, Qinchuan formed his fingers into a sword, and a dazzling divine light shot straight towards Liu Zong''s brow.

    "This is... the fluctuation of a soul, he actually intends to invade my sea of consciousness with his own divine soul!"

    "What audacity, to dare probe into the sea of consciousness of my very being," Liu Zong remarked with a glint of darkness flashing in his eyes.

    The sea of consciousness is the container of the soul, and in one''s own sea of consciousness, one''s soul is the sovereign.

    In combat between cultivators, the most taboo action is for one''s soul to enter another''s, as the opponent could easily annihilate your soul.

    For someone like Qinchuan, who was merely at the realm of the Holy, while Liu Zong was an invincible Great Saint Expert, the consequences would be far more severe.

    Liu Zong could easily spread his soul in the opposite direction, into Qinchuan''s sea of consciousness, and annihilate him.

    When the gap between the two was too great, one no longer feared the opponent''s soul within the sea of consciousness.

    "Since you''re offering yourself to me on a platter, don''t blame me for being ruthless!"

    A cold smile surfaced on Liu Zong''s face. If he wanted to, he was confident he could easily dodge Qinchuan''s soul probe, but he stood still, crackling with anticipation for Qinchuan''s soul to enter his sea of consciousness.

    Qinchuan''s soul entered Liu Zong''s sea of consciousness.

    However, before Liu Zong had time to rejoice, his expression abruptly changed.

    At that moment, Liu Zong felt as though a divine spirit had entered his sea of consciousness, with a massive figure standing tall within it.

    It was like a brilliant sun, and in front of that spirit, his own proud Great Emperor''s Divine Soul seemed like nothing more than a tiny flame in comparison, making him shiver.

    Qinchuan''s soul came quickly and retreated just as quickly, for his soul was incredibly powerful, and he worried that if he stayed any longer, he would burst the other''s sea of consciousness.

    "How about that? Convinced now?"

    Qinchuan withdrew his soul and glanced sideways at the other, asking.

    Liu Zong was still in shock at that moment, overpowered by Qinchuan''s soul, secrets of Qinchuan''s past had also been revealed to him.

    He was still digesting the terrifying information that Qinchuan had leaked.

    "A powerful being reincarnated through nine cycles!"

    "Even divinities from above the Nine Heavens in the Divine Realm are but ants beneath his feet!"

    "No wonder he is so powerful!"

    Suppressing the Supreme Saint, cracking the Xuanhuang Great Formation, all these acts now seemed reasonable.

    "I submit," Liu Zong declared, "from now on, I am willing to acknowledge Young Master Qin as my master, to follow him wherever he leads, through thick and thin!"

    Liu Zong bowed with clasped hands, making a Heavenly Dao oath.

    Then, he looked down upon the entire Xuanhuang Sect and declared loudly, "From now on, the Xuanhuang Sect will serve Young Master Qin as master, do all of you understand?"

    His voice was clear and resonant, like the sound of heaven, instantly reaching the entire Xuanhuang Sect.

    "What''s going on? Why has the ancestor suddenly submitted to that boy?!"

    Everyone''s expression turned to shock, unable to comprehend what had occurred in the short span of a dozen or so breaths.

    However, since the ancestor had spoken, the many Supreme Saint and Great Saint Experts of the Xuanhuang Sect dared not harbor any more doubt.

    The crowd followed suit: "We are willing to submit!"

    "Very good," Qinchuan said, pleased as he looked at Liu Zong. He pressed a finger onto Liu Zong''s brow, transmitting a Supreme Divine Abilities into the other''s soul.

    Since the other had taken the Heavenly Dao oath and genuinely submitted, Qinchuan also decided to give some sweet returns for him to savor.

    "This... this is..."

    "The Myriad Heavens Chaotic Scriptures!"

    Liu Zong suddenly became excited, stuttering out his words.

 Chapter 660 - 660: Intermediate Stage of a Saint

    After resolving the matter with the master of the Xuanhuang Sect, Qinchuan did not delay.

    He then led his people to the remaining branch sects.

    This time, with Liu Zong leading the way and tearing directly through space, they arrived at the nearest branch sect of the Xuanhuang Sect in less than an hour.

    At this time, these branch sects were still unaware that Liu Zong had already submitted to Qinchuan. Seeing the arrival of an old ancestor from the main sect, they scurried to welcome him into their sect''s inner regions, and then, with the coercion of three Great Emperors, the branch sects could only submit obediently.

    Within just over ten days, Qinchuan had brought all nine sects of Xuanhuang and six gates of Heavenly Sword under his control, and as for the two branches of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, they had already submitted following the demise of Ye Yu.

    Thus, the entire Heavenly Mountain Domain was completely pacified, and Tianyuan Nation had finally established a foothold in the Nanchi Continent.

    Afterward, Qinchuan had Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er transport materials for constructing teleportation formations, and sent them to the Western Gourd Continent and the Northern Cold Continent, respectively. They were to visit the sects he had left behind in the past, construct Teleportation Arrays, and connect the four great continents.

    Although both were now Great Emperor experts, Qinchuan, taking a lesson from Yu Qilin''s previous experience, specifically admonished them to be cautious, and from the Dao Lotus space, he bestowed upon them two divine artifacts.

    With the protection of divine artifacts, they would hopefully be able to escape unscathed even in the event of an accident.

    After expressing their gratitude, the two accepted their orders and set out.

    In the following period, Qinchuan did not venture out but stayed in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land for quiet cultivation and reflection.

    Although he had already experienced several breakthroughs in the realm of saints, each breakthrough brought new insights, and with the Innate Body now somewhat accomplished, he made further progress.

    At the same time, the army of Tianyuan Nation was continuously moving toward the Nanchi Continent. With the convenience of the Teleportation Array, in just a few days, the territories of the Heavenly Mountain Domain saw countless cultivators and armies arriving from Tianyuan Nation.

    At this moment, however, Li Zhi felt tremendous pressure.

    As the saying goes, it is easier to conquer than to hold. Now, Li Zhi faced the challenge of how to maintain control over the vast territories of Tianyuan.

    Especially now that the Xuanhuang Sect and Heavenly Sword Gate were still intact.

    It was easier to manage the branch sects without Great Emperor-level experts, and they were more controllable, but those principal branch sects with Great Emperor experts were not as easy to maneuver.

    While these Great Emperor-level experts had submitted to Qinchuan, they might not necessarily submit to Tianyuan.

    If Qinchuan were ever to leave, these Great Emperors might very well disregard orders from Li Zhi''s Tianyuan, pretending compliance but acting otherwise.

    Therefore, Li Zhi did not continue to expand the territories without limit.

    On one hand, while Qinchuan was still in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he ordered the cultivators and forces of the nine sects and six gates to withdraw fully within their sects, and all the external cities and Mysterious Crystal veins were taken over by his own people.

    On the other hand, Tianyuan''s Great Emperor, Li Kaitian personally took charge, uniting those branch sects from the two sects without Great Emperor-level experts¡ªas these were the easiest to control. He appealed to their emotions and reasoned with them, swaying these branch sects towards aligning with Tianyuan.

    However, the good news was that with the news of Tianyuan Nation''s battles in the Nanchi Continent spreading to the Dongju Continent, countless cultivators and experts yearned to join their cause.

    Initially, the remnants of forces such as Great Yan among the Three Kingdoms frequently instigated rebellions in the Dongju Continent. Upon hearing this news, the rebels'' morale plummeted rapidly, and a large number of cultivators, unwilling to continue fighting amongst themselves, surrendered to Tianyuan, all expressing their willingness to battle overseas.

    Dongju Continent was weak, and its power paled in comparison to that of the Nanchi Continent. If they could defeat Nanchi, it would be the greatest honor for the sons and daughters of all regions in Dongju.

    At this moment, no longer divided between Tianyuan, Taiyuan, Jiuxiang, or Great Yan, there was now only one Dongju Continent. A fragmented Dongju had unexpectedly united into a single force.

    While the power of Tianyuan Nation continued to expand, the internal pressures also lessened significantly.

    This strengthened Tianyuan Nation''s control over Heavenly Mountain Domain even more.

    Two months later.

    Tianyuan Nation had formally taken over all the influence and assets of the Three Great Sects, but the sects had operated within Heavenly Mountain Domain for countless years, and their underground power was not so easily eradicated.

    Especially since Tianyuan Nation itself was a foreign power, ¨C actions were never that convenient.

    However, all that had happened was already enough.

    That day, Qinchuan finally emerged from seclusion.

    The two months of quiet cultivation allowed him to advance his cultivation, successfully breaking through to the intermediate stage of the Holy''s Realm.

    Of course, the greatest gain was not the breakthrough in realm cultivation but a deeper understanding and enlightenment of his Innate Body.

    After coming out of seclusion, the first thing Qinchuan did was to gather everyone, preparing to hold a congregation and teach.

    He naturally understood the current predicament faced by Tianyuan Nation.

    After all, Dongju Continent was only the weakest of the Four Great Continents, and Tianyuan Nation was originally just a quarter of it.

    The rapid expansion of territories led to a swift depletion of Tianyuan Nation''s talents and resources, making it difficult for the nation to control the entire Dongju Continent, plus an even more challenging Heavenly Mountain Domain.

    All of these matters had to be dealt with slowly.

    But he also felt more and more that he didn''t have much time left to spend on the Divine Wilderness Continent. In a few years, he would head to the Divine Realm, and he wanted to strengthen Tianyuan as much as possible while he could.

    Because Qinchuan''s reputation had already spread throughout Dongju Continent, news of Qinchuan teaching spread across the entire continent, and countless cultivators traveled through teleportation formations to come to Spirit Dragon Holy Land to hear his Dao Magic.

    The number of people who came to listen to the teachings was so great that they filled the entire Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Qinchuan also invited the elders and Great Emperors from each branch of the Three Great Sects.

    These Great Emperors, having witnessed Qinchuan''s terrifying soul and knowing his background, naturally understood the significance of his teachings and came one after another.

    In contrast, the Supreme Saint Level elders and cultivators of the various great sects looked down upon Qinchuan, a mere Holy''s Realm youth, with disdain, and actually, half of the Supreme Saint Experts didn''t even bother to come.

    Qinchuan paid no mind to this; their absence was their loss. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This time, Qinchuan''s teaching lasted a full two months.

    During these two months, the whole Spirit Dragon Holy Land was radiant with holy light, with the light of cultivators'' breakthroughs flickering continuously.

    Cultivators kept entering meditation for enlightenment and breaking through their realms.

    In this session of teachings, almost all the cultivators successfully broke through a minor realm, and quite a few talented ones, sitting at the front, made consecutive breakthroughs, advancing two or even three realms within the span of two months.

    Qinchuan began his teachings from the basics, from Dao Magic to Heavenly Dao, meticulously detailing everything, catering to everyone from the Meridian Opening Realm to the Great Emperor Realm.

    Supreme Saint Great Emperor Experts also gained insights and a deeper understanding of Dao Magic.

    Initially, the Supreme Saint Great Saint Experts of the Three Great Sects regarded Qinchuan with disdain, thinking he only leveraged the pressure of a Great Emperor to make their ancestors submit. After this session of teachings, everyone genuinely submitted.

    At the same time, they expressed great regret for their fellow sect members who did not come to listen to the teachings.

 Chapter 661 - 661: Heading to Devil Mountain

    After the lecture on the Dao, Qinchuan summoned several Great Emperors from both Xuanhuang Sect and Heavenly Sword Gate, making it clear that Tianyuan Nation was a power he supported in the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    These Great Emperors, each of whom had lived for at least a hundred thousand years, immediately understood the implications of Qinchuan''s covert gesture.

    The elder ancestor of Xuanhuang Sect, Liu Zong, was the first to speak: "Young Master Qin, rest assured, if there''s anything Tianyuan Nation requires of this old man, I will spare no effort, even at the cost of my entire cultivation level," he promised.

    "That would be best! Tianyuan is still at an early stage overseas. If you all can lend a hand today, the future rewards will surely be boundless," Qinchuan said.

    "Having heard the Young Master expound on the Dao today is like listening to the music of immortals. Serving you is a great honor for us all!" the rest of the Great Emperor experts said one after another.

    Qinchuan nodded, then eight resplendent divine artifacts appeared in his hand.

    Although these divine artifacts were the most basic kind, it was rare for so many divine artifacts to be seen in the hands of one person by these Great Emperors.

    Among the eight of them, only the elder ancestor of the Heavenly Sword Gate possessed a divine level Spirit Sword, while the rest wielded merely Supreme Dao Artifacts. At this moment, their hearts leapt with shock.

    "News of Tianyuan Nation''s arrival here will soon spread across the entire Nanchi Continent. The remaining powers of the Great Domains and sect experts will surely band together, and may even attack from the direction of Heavenly Mountain Domain. These divine artifacts are bestowed upon you to bolster your ability to defend yourselves," Qinchuan said.

    "Thank you, Young Master!" The group could not hide the joy on their faces as they thanked him.

    Qinchuan had always believed in a policy of combining kindness with severity when it came to leadership.

    He knew that no matter how powerful a person was, their energy was finite, and he could not ensure absolute loyalty from everyone.

    Even if they made vows under the Heavenly Dao, they could still pay lip service and not put forth their best efforts, and he could not possibly cast spells to command each individual.

    Therefore, he needed his subordinates to follow him willingly.

    "Lastly, remember this: Li Zhi and Tianyuan Nation are my mouthpieces. Since you''ve taken my favors, when Tianyuan Nation is in need, I do not expect you to be disobedient!" Qinchuan''s final words carried the immense force of Emperor Soul Power and came with a continuous sense of threat and pressure, exploding in the ears of the audience like thunder and instantly snapping them out of their excitement.

    Although they were Great Emperors who had reached the pinnacle of this world, at that moment, they felt an overwhelmingly terrifying aura emanating from Qinchuan, as if he were an ancient deity or demon, capable of crushing them at any time.

    Even though they had previously felt the strength of Qinchuan''s soul, they had not realized the extent of his divine power''s formidable presence until now. Seeing Qinchuan suppress them with the aura of a Holy Cultivator made them fear him even more.

    "We dare not!" the Great Emperors agreed respectfully.

    ...

    As the time to meet with Wu Xin Fairy drew near, Qinchuan began to prepare for his journey to Devil Mountain.

    Before leaving the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he left the Demon Emperor''s Tomb he had found in the sea along with the method to control the spirit veins, imparting it to both Li Kaitian and Ye Xuanji.

    With the protection of the spirit veins, as long as they remained within the confines of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, they would be invincible.

    This would prevent outside experts from other Great Domains from banding together against Tianyuan Nation, ensuring at least a strong foothold within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Tianyuan Nation had reached its current stage of development with great effort from Qinchuan, and he naturally did not want Tianyuan to be expelled from Nanchi Continent as soon as they set foot there.

    Qinchuan had done enough already; how Tianyuan Nation would develop in the future was up to Li Zhi and the others.

    After all, he did not have much time or energy to devote to worldly struggles for supremacy.

    ```

    ...

    Devil Mountain is an ancient land, fraught with peril, even unknown to him. Apart from Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, Qinchuan only planned to bring one more Great Emperor powerhouse with him.

    Among the many Great Emperor powerhouses, his most trusted, Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er, had been dispatched to the Western Gourd Continent and the Northern Cold Continent, respectively. The emperors from the Xuanhuang Sect and Heavenly Sword Gate were naturally not within his considerations.

    In the end, the only candidate left was the old ancestor of Tianyuan Nation¡ªLi Kaitian.

    Although Li Kaitian''s interaction with Qinchuan had been short, he had a profound understanding of Qinchuan''s capabilities and had long been convinced by him. Knowing he could accompany them, he immediately agreed with excitement.

    On this day, Li Kaitian, wielding a magical treasure, turned everyone into a Divine Rainbow and rushed westward.

    Devil Mountain is located in the west of the Nanchi Continent, in the Heavenly Demon Great Domain.

    Within the Heavenly Demon Great Domain, most of the territory consists of sprawling primeval jungles, filled with countless poisonous insects and miasmas, lurking dangers everywhere, with even Holy Cultivators reluctant to set foot in this place.

    However, in recent months, the Heavenly Demon Great Domain saw an influx of cultivators, ranging from the Meridian Opening Realm to Supreme Saint Experts, flocking in droves.

    There were even sensations of Great Emperor powerhouses appearing in the vicinity of the Great Domain.

    The news of Devil Mountain''s impending opening had somehow been leaked.

    Devil Mountain, a forbidden area for the ancient demonic tribes, once the news got out, it spread across the Nanchi Continent, with spiritual birds soaring high; within a few months, it had spread to several surrounding Great Domains. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    An endless stream of cultivators headed to this place, all wanting a share of the pie when Devil Mountain opened.

    Upon hearing this news, Qinchuan felt a measure of doubt in his heart.

    Devil Mountain, a demon mountain existing since Ancient Times, had never been opened before, and now the news of its impending opening should be known only to him and Wu Xin Fairy, apart from the various sect powerhouses holding the keys to the mountain.

    If, indeed, Devil Mountain contained significant opportunities, the first group of cultivators to enter would undoubtedly benefit the most.

    So, logically, the various family sects holding the keys would guard this secret closely, never allowing it to leak.

    At least, it should not be revealed so early.

    But according to the news Qinchuan knew, the opening of Devil Mountain had been disseminated nearly five months prior.

    In other words, just as Qinchuan had obtained the key to Devil Mountain, the news of its opening began to spread.

    "Behind this, it seems someone is pushing the envelope?!"

    Qinchuan, having lived nine lifetimes, keenly sensed something unusual in these events.

    He then recalled that the keys to Devil Mountain, which had only been found in five pairs over hundreds of millions of years, had all appeared in the last hundred thousand years.

    "This journey to Devil Mountain seems not so simple!" Qinchuan couldn''t help but think to himself.

    Although Devil Mountain had never been opened, an abundance of spiritual energy spilled from outside its prohibitions, nurturing the growth of numerous high-rank beasts, which attracted hunting groups to hunt the beasts.

    Over time, a city began to take shape around the outskirts of Devil Mountain, known as Fengdu City.

    Originally, Fengdu City thrived based on countless mercenary groups, a mundane city with no Ancient Immortal Formations, no protecting powerhouses, and even a small scale, incapable of accommodating a large number of cultivators.

    Therefore, the continuous influx of cultivators soon burst the small Fengdu City at the seams.

    ```

 Chapter 662 - 662: Fengdu City

    Nanchi Continent indeed appears to be much larger than Dongju Continent.

    Great Emperor level experts, flying through the skies of Dongju Continent, could traverse it from east to west in just over ten days.

    But Li Kaitian, after leaving the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and flying westward at full speed, without any delays en route, had not reached their destination even after twenty days passed.

    Not until the twenty-fifth day did the half-year period agreed upon approach its imminent end.

    On this day, Qinchuan finally opened his eyes, which had been closed in restful meditation, his gaze deep and resolute as he looked into the distance and said softly,

    "We''ve arrived!"

    Everyone''s gaze pierced through the sea of clouds beneath their feet, and what lay below was an endless expanse of primeval forest. Within the vast forest seemed to dwell terrifying beings, radiating an astonishingly powerful aura.

    The primeval forest stretched out connecting heaven and earth, and at the horizons end, an even more terrifying and bone-chilling aura surged towards the sky. Black demonic Qi and ghostly fog soared into the clouds, like towering pillars that seemed endless at first glance.

    That was the outer periphery of Demon Mountain, the emanation of Demonic Qi creating a phantasmagoric realm.

    Underneath the towering Demonic Qi lay Fengdu City, which from a distance appeared no larger than a grain of sand, making it almost impossible to discover.

    "Rip¡ª"

    Li Kaitian tore through space, and everyone stepped inside.

    After a dazzling brilliance, Qinchuan and the others found themselves engulfed in a sky filled with dense fog.

    Demon Mountain, once the sacred mountain of the demon tribes, naturally emitted demonic Qi and ghostly fog. Even without intent, it was enough to obscure large territories, casting the entirety of Fengdu City in perennial gloom.

    In the distance, cloaked in the fog, the walls of a city hidden in the mist could barely be discerned.

    Originally, Fengdu City was not large, but in recent days, a flood of cultivators poured into it. Many powerful beings forcibly tore down the walls of nearby cities, moving them piece by piece to this location, expanding Fengdu City by hundreds of times.

    In the center of the city, shrouded in black fog, a glimmer of gold was faintly visible - a testament to the gathering of Great Emperors.

    ¡­

    In Fengdu City''s center stood a magnificent and opulent mansion, which originally belonged to a Supreme Saint Expert named Zhang Gan.

    Fengdu City typically saw no visits from Great Emperors, so a Supreme Saint was considered a peak expert. However, five months ago, a Great Emperor named Yan Zhu descended upon this place and took over his mansion.

    On this day, inside the mansion,

    "Yan old ghost, why have you gathered us all here? What exactly do you intend?"

    Inside the mansion, there were actually more than ten Great Emperor level experts.

    At this moment, an old man with the features of a leopard and encircled eyes spoke discontentedly. He was called Ran Wei, a Great Emperor from the East Gate Sect, with a rugged appearance and a temper just as volatile.

    Yan Zhu had summoned them here early in the morning but had not disclosed any details, leaving them to simply wait, which caused him to feel displeased.

    Yan Zhu looked around the room, having invited Great Emperor level experts from six Sect Families. Apart from his own Ice Phoenix Sect, there were seven powerhouses in total.

    He looked them over one by one, noting that representatives from East Gate Sect, Spirit Vulture Mountain, Taiqing Palace, Xie Family, and Su Family had already arrived.

    Of those invited, only the Xiao Sect had not sent anyone.

    "Hmph, the Xiao Sect always acts so superior, looking down on our Sect Families. They probably will not come," Yan Zhu thought to himself.

    "Hmph, if they think too little of us, then we''ll simply exclude them."

    At that moment, he no longer waited and spoke, "Ladies and gentlemen, the reason I have gathered you all here is to discuss a matter of great importance, related to the survival of your Sect Families."

    "A matter concerning the survival of our Sect Families?" The Great Emperors'' eyes grew cold as they looked toward Yan Zhu.

    A Great Emperor, with disdain, said, "Our Cultivation Levels have already reached the pinnacle of this continent. As long as we do not encounter any accidents, what could possibly threaten the existence of our families?"

    "Because all of you possess the keys to unlock Devil Mountain, you arrived here earlier than others. It seems you have not yet received a certain piece of news," Yan Zhu said with a chuckle.

    "What news?" A handsome, middle-aged Great Emperor with a tall and commanding presence glanced at Yan Zhu and asked lazily.

    He was Xie Tingyun, the ancestor of the Xie Family, and the youngest among the Great Emperors of the six major Sect Families.

    "The three sects of the Heavenly Mountain Domain have perished!" Yan Zhu said, with a smile that did not quite reach his eyes, looking at everyone as he delivered the shocking news.

    "What?"

    "Are you saying that the Heavenly Sword Gate, the Xuanhuang Sect, and the Spirit Dragon Holy Land of the Heavenly Mountain Domain are gone?"

    Upon hearing Yan Zhu''s words, the Great Emperors present began to buzz with discussion.

    The Great Emperors at the scene, whose Sect Families were not far from the Heavenly Mountain Domain, were naturally very familiar with it.

    The three major sects had ruled over Heavenly Mountain for tens of thousands of years. Even the Sect Holy Lands of neighboring Great Domains generally would not dare to step foot into the Heavenly Mountain Domain lightly.

    These three sects had formed friendly alliances; should one be attacked, support from the others would rush to its side. How could they have possibly disappeared just like that?

    "Indeed, the three major sects of the Heavenly Mountain Domain, the Nine Sects of Xuanhuang, the Six Gates of the Heavenly Mountain, and the Three Holy Lands of Spirit Dragon, have all been breached. And the one who breached them is a youngster named Qinchuan," Yan Zhu once again spoke.

    "Qinchuan?"

    "Who is this person? Why have we never heard of him before?" Ran Wei, with his fierce eyes and leopard-like features, bellowed.

    In a corner among the crowd, a young cultivator in a blue Taoist robe flickered with a cool blue light in his eyes, revealing a terrifying killing intent within.

    The murderous look in his eyes was fleeting as he spoke, "Qinchuan? Is it the Qinchuan from Dongju Continent, whose name has recently been rising to prominence?"

    "And this esteemed brother would be...?" Yan Zhu, seeing that someone actually knew of Qinchuan''s background, was taken aback. He looked over and saw that even though this young cultivator possessed a Great Emperor''s Cultivation, he emanated an extremely dangerous aura.

    It felt as if one were being targeted by a ferocious, venomous creature.

    "Which Sect''s elder brother are you, and why does your face seem unfamiliar to me?" Yan Zhu asked, looking around. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This is Elder Jiang Bing, a guest elder of our Taiqing Palace," Yuan Xin, the ancestor of the Taiqing Palace, stepped forward to introduce him.

    "So you are Elder Jiang Bing! My apologies, my apologies!" Yan Zhu bowed his hands in a greeting and continued, "Yes, the Qinchuan I''ve mentioned is indeed the national teacher of the Tianyuan Nation from Dongju Continent¡ªQinchuan!"

    In fact, even though the Tianyuan Nation had unified the Eastern Continent, causing quite a stir on Dongju Continent, it had not created much of a ripple on other continents like the Nanchi Continent.

    On one hand, the transfer of news was delayed; on the other, the continents were too far apart from each other. No one thought that the Tianyuan Nation would cross the ocean to conquer them, and thus no one went out of their way to spread this news.

    Therefore, everyone present was quite unfamiliar with the name of Qinchuan and the Tianyuan Nation.

    Then, Elder Yan Zhu proceeded to share all the information he had about Qinchuan and the destruction of the three sects with the people present.

    After listening to Elder Yan Zhu''s account, Ran Wei''s eyebrows raised.

    "Are you suggesting that the three sects of the Heavenly Mountain Domain have actually been annihilated by the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom?"

 Chapter 663 - 663 Conspiracy

    "So, you''ve gathered us here to deal with Tianyuan Nation?" Xie Tingyun also sat up at this moment and spoke seriously.

    Xie Tingyun looked around at the people gathered; he noticed that Yan Zhu had summoned individuals all from Sect Families bordering the Heavenly Mountain Domain.

    "That''s right, Tianyuan Nation has crossed the Ocean and their intentions are clear¡ªthey will point their swords at the entire Nanchi Continent!

    Just think about it, since they want to expand in all directions, we, as the Sect Families neighboring the Heavenly Mountain Domain, will definitely be the target of Tianyuan Nation''s next move.

    Although we do not yet know how this Tianyuan Nation managed to make the three major Sects bow their heads, they must have some extraordinary methods. If we don''t take the initiative to strike, we will certainly be in a very passive position when the time comes."

    Having said this, Yan Zhu paused and swept his eyes across the crowd.

    Seeing the silence of the crowd, he continued, "According to the information this old man has received, the last pair of keys to Devil Mountain has appeared in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. Apart from that vile girl Wu Xin who has obtained one, the other key has indeed fallen into the hands of Tianyuan Nation.

    Therefore, when Devil Mountain opens this time, Tianyuan Nation will surely send Great Emperor experts to come. It''s possible that the fellow known as Qinchuan will come in person. This is an excellent opportunity to suppress the experts of Tianyuan''s Emperor Realm!"

    Upon hearing this, the crowd finally understood the ins and outs of the matter and what Yan Zhu''s purpose was in gathering them there.

    "Hmph, a foreigner daring to stir up trouble in our Nanchi Continent, now that we are aware of it, we definitely cannot let them do as they please. If those fellows from Tianyuan Nation have any sense, they would stay out of this. But if they dare to come here, I, Su Yun, will be the first to slaughter them."

    Su Yun, the hotheaded old ancestor from the Su Family, shared a similar temperament with Ran Wei from the Dongfang Sect. After listening to Yan Zhu''s words, he was the first to jump out, his eyes fierce and indifferent as he spoke.

    Considering Tianyuan Nation''s influence comes from Dongju Continent and the great threat it poses to the survival of these major Sects, it was no surprise that more than a dozen Great Emperors, in secret, reached an agreement to form an alliance. Aside from aiding each other within Devil Mountain, their aim was also to dampen the spirits of Tianyuan Nation.

    ...

    Qinchuan was unaware that in Fengdu City, more than ten Great Emperors had already formed a defensive and offensive alliance, having agreed to ensure that he and Tianyuan Nation return in defeat.

    By this time, he had already entered Fengdu City.

    Within Fengdu City, a thick mist of Demonic Qi shrouded everything, the weather gloomy, and the terrifying pressure emanating from the Demonic Qi was like a mountain pressing down on everyone''s heads.

    The visibility for the naked eye was extremely low, and even the scope of Divine Sense was reduced to half of its normal range.

    This was only the periphery of Devil Mountain; one could imagine the pressure within Devil Mountain would be even more terrifying.

    With only a few days left until the agreed half-year period, there was still no sign of Wu Xin, the Holy Maiden.

    Qinchuan was not in a hurry; when in Rome, do as the Romans do. He decided to stay in the city for a few days first.

    However, the city was already overcrowded, and Qinchuan and his group visited several inns and taverns without finding a place to rest their feet temporarily.

    Among the cultivators who had arrived early, there were those who had just stepped into the ranks¡ªthe Dao Palace Realm¡ªand those in the Holy''s Realm. Qinchuan also saw many Great Saint and Supreme Saint Experts, most of whom were waiting for Devil Mountain to open, ready to try their luck inside.

    Of course, a small part of cultivators did not have the courage to adventure. Hearing that something significant had happened here, they came to conduct trade, buying and selling Pills and treasures.

    Since there was no place in the city to stay, Qinchuan then settled for the next best thing, leading his group towards the outskirts of Fengdu City.

    Following the main road through the city, Qinchuan and his companions entered a bustling marketplace street.

    On both sides of the street, some stalls displayed potent Spirit Pills and treasures, while others showcased armors and Magical Treasures with glimmering spiritual light, offering everything from Spiritual Treasures to sacred weapons. Qinchuan even spotted a stall with a Spirit Sword at the level of a Supreme Dao Artifact.

    All of these were essential for those venturing into the mountains near Devil Mountain.

    Beyond that, the remaining stalls were filled with numerous Fierce Beast Cores and a variety of Spiritual Energy-filled natural treasures and herbs.

    However, deep within the Primeval Forest, Mysterious Crystals seemed to be useless; here, only barter trade was supported.

    As Qinchuan walked forward, he glanced over the surrounding stalls. Although most of these Spirit Grasses and treasures were quite precious, they still didn''t catch his Dharma Eye.

    Even the little money-lover Ji Huo''er didn''t see any Spiritual Medicine that caught her fancy. It seemed that her tastes had become much more refined since following Qinchuan.

    "Young master, I see you rushing along with a look of doubt on your face. You must have recently encountered some troubling matter..."

    No sooner had Qinchuan and his group covered some distance than a silver-haired elderly man extended the staff in his hand, blocking their path.

    Amidst the many stalls selling Spirit Pills and treasures, there sat a diviner.

    The old man''s stall was adorned with a large and richly decorated banner that moved as if there was a breeze, with the character for divination written on it.

    Both the long staff in the elder''s hands and the large banner were extraordinary, faintly shimmering with golden light.

    "I am adept in divining the secrets of heaven; why not let me cast a divination and resolve the confusion in your heart?"

    The elder exuded an air of a sage, with a presence that seemed both profound and inscrutable.

    "Oh? Are you sure you wish to divine the secrets of heaven for this young master? My destiny is chaotic, and previously a diviner lost his life trying to divine my future. I would advise you not to make the same mistake."

    Qinchuan stopped, observing the old man with interest while also voicing his refusal.

    "In my travels through the Divine Wilderness, I have never met a destiny that could recoil upon me. If your destiny can indeed harm me, then I am willing to face death!" The elder was immensely confident and refused to believe Qinchuan''s claim.

    "If that''s the case, then please divine this young master''s name and my intended destination," Qinchuan said, after seeing the elder persistently blocking his path, and finally relenting to his request.

    The divining elder pulled out three ancient-looking turtle shells from his bosom and tossed them in the air. The shells spun nimbly on the table in front of them.

    After a while, the shells stopped spinning, and the hexagrams were revealed. "Born during Spring and Autumn, beneath the Great Wilderness. Does this match?" the divining elder spoke.

    Spring and Autumn referred to Qin, and beneath the Great Wilderness to Chuan. Indeed, he correctly divined Qinchuan''s name.

    "As for the young master''s hurried pace, one doesn''t need to divine to see that you are new to Fengdu City, looking for a place to stay. But the city is already filled to the brim with cultivators. There are no lodgings left within the city."

    Pausing for a moment, the elder continued, "However, I do know of some news. Tonight, Holy Maiden Qinghui of the city is inviting her fellow sect members to a grand feast. A figure of your stature attending the event would surely be treated generously." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qinghui, the Holy Maiden?" Qinchuan silently took note of the name.

 Chapter 664 - 664 Tianji Sect Disciple

    "To be able to see through me using the Heavenly Secrets, it seems you do indeed possess some skill," Qinchuan nodded indifferently, but his tone shifted immediately, "However, the matter I wish to inquire about, I fear you don''t have the answer to it here."

    "Young Master, simply place your hand upon this Heavenly Secrets Disk to find out," said the elder.

    On the table before the old man, a Bagua Bronze Mirror shone with golden light. Chaos filled the mirror, and mysterious runes carved upon its surface emitted an ancient Dao Rhymes aura.

    "Are you certain?"

    Qinchuan fixed his gaze on the elder, eyes brimming with a profound light, as he sought confirmation once again.

    "The matter I wish to ask about is too astonishing, and I''m worried that this Heavenly Secrets Disk might not be able to withstand it. If this valuable Heavenly Secrets Disk is damaged, Young Master will not be held responsible."

    "Young Master can rest assured. This Heavenly Secrets Disk has been forged from Ancient Immortal Gold and the Crystal Stones of Jade Mirror Mountain, exceedingly sturdy. Even should the Heavenly Dao backlash, it can bear it!" so the elderly man cheerfully claimed. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing his insistence, Qinchuan did not say any more and extended his hand, pressing it against the archaic mirror.

    As soon as Qinchuan''s palm touched it, suddenly, a dazzling divine radiance shone from the smooth mirror surface.

    White light streamed out from between Qinchuan''s fingers, bright as though a star had emerged within the mirror, instantly illuminating the entire street.

    The commotion was not small, immediately attracting the attention of many cultivators nearby.

    Many cultivators looked over curiously.

    "Another unlucky fool has been tricked!" remarked a cultivator who had set up a stall there repeatedly, accustomed to such sights, he shrugged and commented.

    The light from the bronze mirror was striking, and at that moment, its countless runes seemed as though they had come to life, flowing ceaselessly. The light fully enveloped Qinchuan.

    "Haha, Qinchuan, you have finally been caught by me!" At this moment, the elder, who had seemed serene and otherworldly, changed dramatically, his face revealing an excited expression.

    "How audacious, what have you done?" Noticing something was amiss, Li Kaitian shouted sternly, stepping forward to position himself between Qinchuan and the elder.

    "Kaitian, step back," enveloped by the brilliance of the bronze mirror, Qinchuan remained calm and composed as he spoke.

    This was Li Kaitian''s first time following Qinchuan, and facing a crisis, he lacked experience, unlike Ji Huo''er who had full confidence in Qinchuan, showing no panic whatsoever.

    "Young Master, this¡­" Li Kaitian began to say something, but upon seeing Qinchuan''s self-assured gaze, he immediately retreated a step.

    "Do you really think I haven''t seen through your little trick?" A hint of mockery appeared on Qinchuan''s face as he looked at the old Daoist with teasing interest.

    It turned out.

    This old Daoist hailed from the Upper Realm. From the aura about him and the Magic Artifacts he employed, Qinchuan knew this man to be a disciple of the Tianji Sect.

    The Tianji Sect cultivates the Heavenly Secrets Dao, skilled at divination and fate calculation, and capable of unfathomable insights into the Heavenly Dao. Even predicting the future and foretelling destiny are possible when practiced to perfection.

    Ye Xuanji''s practised Heavenly Mystery Divine Pupil was derived from this sect''s teachings.

    As for the mirror, it was not any Heavenly Secrets Disk but a Magic Artifact known as the Soul Imprisoning Mirror, capable of binding and imprisoning the True Spirit of those who touched it.

    This Soul Imprisoning Mirror required the touch of a True Spirit and was thus seldom used in battle. It was mostly employed when a cultivator was near death or already deceased, temporarily restraining the soul from being drawn away to the Reincarnation Land.

    The Tianji Sect''s disciple had plotted against Qinchuan here, and the purpose was self-evident; obviously, it was for the two Spiritual Pearls in his possession.

    "Hmph, how could I not have heard of Young Master Qin''s reputation? Within the Great Formation that seals the heavens and eradicates the earth, you''ve slain over a hundred disciples from many powers such as the Jiang Family, Liu Family, and Ji Family. Without full confidence, how would I dare trouble Young Master Qin?" the old Daoist said with a cold laugh, isolating this space.

    "However, even if Young Master Qin is strong, now that your True Spirit is locked by the Soul Imprisoning Mirror, no matter how capable you are, you cannot escape from the palm of this old cultivator."

    The Tianji old cultivator''s gaze was deep as he spoke, "Rest assured, I do not revel in killing. Just hand over the Spiritual Pearl, and I will immediately withdraw the Spirit Arrest Art."

    "What if I don''t hand it over?" Qinchuan said with a smile, appearing extremely calm, not showing the slightest sign of panic.

    "If you don''t hand it over, then I will have to take action personally!" the old cultivator said as he extended his palm toward Qinchuan''s chest. He was not looking to strike a deadly blow, but rather to take the Storage Space from Qinchuan''s body.

    It was clear that he indeed harbored no intent to kill.

    "You can''t trap me," Qinchuan shook his head, brimming with confidence.

    As he finished speaking, a change occurred. The bronze mirror shone again with a blinding golden light, illuminating everyone like the sun.

    The golden divine light grew more and more resplendent and dazzling as time passed.

    The light from the surface of the bronze mirror reached its peak.

    At the same time, a crisp "crack" sounded; the bronze mirror split down the middle, its divine radiance instantly fading, and the runes flowing around it came to an abrupt halt.

    The Soul Imprisoning Mirror had broken!

    "Pfft!"

    The rupture of the Soul Imprisoning Mirror severed the connection between the old cultivator and his Magic Artifact forcefully. He was struck by a terrifying blow of Divine Soul Energy, spouting a mouthful of fresh blood and staggering back several steps.

    "What''s going on?!"

    The old cultivator raised an eyebrow, aghast, his look toward Qinchuan now filled with a bit more wariness, he asked incredulously, "Why did my Soul Imprisoning Mirror shatter?"

    "I''ve already warned you, the Soul Imprisoning Mirror cannot trap me," Qinchuan replied, his voice filled with disdain.

    Earlier, Qinchuan had indeed subtly warned the old cultivator that if he persisted in opposing him, he would suffer backlash.

    Fortunately, the old cultivator had not shown murderous intent from the start, merely aiming to restrain Qinchuan''s True Spirit and take the Spiritual Pearl; otherwise, he would have already met his demise.

    Continuing in a grave tone, Qinchuan said, "Since you''ve been able to forge a Magic Artifact like the Soul Imprisoning Mirror, you must surely know who was the first to forge this item, right?"

    The Tianji Sect had been in the Upper Realm for millions of years, but the Soul Imprisoning Mirror had only appeared as a Magic Artifact in the last few hundred thousand years, so of course, the old cultivator knew about it.

    "Eight hundred thousand years ago, the ancestor Mo Tianji was the first to forge the Soul Imprisoning Mirror and passed down the method of forging it, but what does that have to do with anything!" he asked, puzzled.

    "But you don''t know that back then, Mo Tianji was also guided by someone else, which enabled him to forge this Magic Artifact," Qinchuan said.

    "What... what do you mean! Are you saying that when the ancestor forged the Soul Imprisoning Mirror, there was a master guiding him, and this Magic Artifact also has another method of breaking it passed down?!"

    The old cultivator was shocked.

    His first thought was that Qinchuan had obtained the breaking method for the Soul Imprisoning Mirror and never considered that Qinchuan was the powerful individual who had guided his sect''s ancestor back then.

    Qinchuan couldn''t be bothered to explain.

    Qinchuan, not wishing to waste words with him, saw that he reached out and took the dazzling golden divine banner fluttering before him.

    "Seeing that you''ve provided information and in consideration of the Tianji Sect disciples, I will spare your life for now. I''ll take this divine banner as a punishment. Should you dare target me again in the future, I will not be so forgiving," Qinchuan said.

    With that, Qinchuan and the others disappeared at the end of the street, leaving the old cultivator alone, his soul still shaking.

 Chapter 665 - 665: Grand Event

    Qinchuan had learned that the Qinghui Holy Maiden was also an Immortal from the Upper Realm, and the fact that she was gathering strong figures here at this time must mean there was some special affair to address.

    With the assembly of many strong beings, it was likely that some unusual news could be obtained, and he decided to go and investigate.

    Following the information provided by the disciple of Tianji Sect, Qinchuan did not continue toward the outskirts of Fengdu City but shot towards a certain place at its center.

    As he soared above Fengdu City, he easily noticed that in the center of the city, there was a place where the Immortal Mist was ethereal and Divine Qi was surging.

    In the center of the ethereal Immortal Mist, there was a mansion, crystal clear and lustrous like jade, with the Great Dao intertwined and Runes densely packed.

    This was a Space Artifact.

    From the outside, the mansion did not seem large, but inside it hidden a different world altogether.

    In Qinchuan''s possession was also a Space Artifact, which was the Crossing Boat obtained when he traversed the Ocean.

    However, the Crossing Boat could only be released on the water''s surface.

    Now, around the periphery of the Immortal Mist, figures flitted about, with strong beings continuously arriving, either tearing through the fabric of space from the skies above or riding on Immortal cranes and fierce beasts. Many of these were strong beings from the Upper Realm, coming to participate in the grand meeting of the Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    Naturally, there was also no small number of native Great Emperors from the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Upon entering the mansion, it indeed revealed a world of its own.

    Courtyards were layered upon each other, immensely grand; in Fengdu City, the entire void was filled with Demonic Qi and murderous aura, but here, Spiritual Energy lingered, pavilions and towers were like jade, the mist was like a veil, very pure, akin to a heavenly wonderland fallen into the center of a demonic land.

    At first glance, Qinchuan noted that the quantity of powerful figures from the Divine Realm and the native Great Emperors from the Divine Wilderness Continent were roughly equal, approximately a hundred of each.

    "Zhuge brother, I didn''t expect you to be here as well?"

    "Brother Wang, I certainly never imagined to meet you here, after our brief encounter in the Cangshan Domain years ago we each returned to our Sects. Now, thirty thousand years have passed, I did not expect that today we could meet once again!"

    The Zhuge Family and Wang Family were situated at opposite ends of the Nanchi Continent and did not usually cross paths.

    "This one is¡­ the Green Sword Daoist from the Heavenly Mountain Domain, I didn''t expect him to join in the excitement too!"

    After entering the mansion, figures were scattered everywhere, with many strong beings greeting each other.

    "Do you all know where this Qinghui Holy Maiden comes from?"

    At that moment, a Great Emperor asked.

    "I don''t know. This Immortal appeared out of nowhere, with no prior news of her at all, very likely to have crossed over from another Continent."

    Guessed a Great Emperor.

    Qinchuan was inwardly musing: "How strange! These people from the Upper Realm clearly came for the Divine Wilderness Continent. The Divine Envoys in the Dongju Continent have long been in conflict beyond resolution, yet these Divine Envoy powerhouses from the Nanchi Continent remain immobile as mountains?"

    Qinchuan indeed knew the purpose of their visit to the Lower Realm.

    But, Qinchuan then came to an understanding.

    The situations in Nanchi Continent, Northern Cold Continent, and Western Gourd Continent differed from that of the Dongju Continent.

    None of these three huge Continents had formed an empire large enough to influence the whole Continent.

    This directly resulted in these Divine Envoys being unable to control a whole empire with ease, like in the Dongju Continent.

    There were too many Sect Families and powers on the Nanchi Continent; these Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm, without absolute certainty, would not expose themselves prematurely.

    As Qinchuan walked, he listened to the discussions among many strong beings.

    ```

    Such a grand event attracted at the very least Great Emperors, with attendees from various domains of the Nanchi Continent and even envoys from the Divine Realm. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He gathered many valuable pieces of information.

    For instance, he now had a clear understanding of the current situation in each of the big domains of the Nanchi Continent.

    "Do you all know into whose hands the eighteen keys of Devil Mountain have fallen?"

    Someone brought up the focal point of everyone''s journey.

    "Recently, a pair of keys surfaced in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land of the Heavenly Mountain Domain and it seems they ended up in the hands of Wu Xin and the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom," a bulky Great Emperor said from within the crowd. This was none other than Yan Zhu.

    "The Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom? Are you talking about the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom from the Dongju Continent?" another Great Emperor asked with puzzlement.

    "How could something from our Nanchi Continent fall into the hands of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom?" a powerful figure questioned, not understanding the twist.

    "I don''t know, but this message is absolutely accurate. The Spirit Dragon Holy Land, no... rather, all three sects of the Heavenly Mountain Domain have now submitted to the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom. What''s infuriating is that our Nanchi Continent''s supreme treasures have been taken by the monkeys of the Dongju Continent!"

    Yan Zhu deliberately stoked resentment against the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom while saying this.

    "Gentlemen, in my opinion, when the time comes, we should first suppress the cultivators from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom before entering Devil Mountain!"

    The atmosphere was instantly charged by Yan Zhu''s words, causing several Great Emperors to echo in agreement, indicating they would take action against any cultivators from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom they encountered.

    "Big brother, it seems we''re not too welcome here, huh?" Ji Huo''er said with a sly look in her eyes, speaking through a transmission.

    "It''s nothing but a bunch of cowards huddling together for warmth," Qinchuan shrugged indifferently, ready to crush any who dared obstruct his path.

    The crowd quickly moved on from the topic of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom.

    And Qinchuan also learned from the crowd about the whereabouts of the other keys of Devil Mountain, aside from the ones he and Wu Xin possessed.

    According to what the crowd said, of the family sects that held ten keys a hundred thousand years ago, apart from the Tai Sect of the Donghuai Domain and the Lu Family of the Molang Domain which had declined and perished, causing a change of hands for those keys, the remaining eight were still with their original sect families.

    What surprised Qinchuan was that the three new pairs of keys that appeared over the last hundred thousand years did so in pairs, without ever being separated.

    "Pairs appearing together!"

    Qinchuan understood what this meant.

    In the past, because the first five pairs of keys were scattered across the Divine Wilderness Continent, each time they were discovered it was always just one key, hence the five pairs ended up in the hands of ten different powers.

    The fact that the three new pairs of keys appeared together indicated that they had always been kept intact and had never been separated!

    "This last pair of keys is very likely to have been brought to the Divine Wilderness Continent by Mo Yu from the Underworld. If it wasn''t for the unexpected emergence of Ye Yu, this pair of keys might have also appeared as a pair!"

    At this moment, Qinchuan couldn''t help but ponder to himself.

    "Mo Yu came from the Underworld, encountered Ye Xuan, and Ye Yu devoured his parents. A matter that seemed clear-cut at first has become enigmatic again at this moment!"

    Qinchuan felt that Mo Yu''s arrival was not an accident but an inevitability, as if she had been on a mission all along.

    His powerful soul instinctively sensed that the people from the family that controlled the three pairs of keys also had an unusual relationship with the Ghost Race.

    To confirm his suspicions, he only needed to meet the Great Emperors who possessed the three pairs of keys.

    According to the crowd, the three pairs of keys were obtained by the Evil Family, Gu Family, and Feng Family.

    Unfortunately, none of the Great Emperors from these three big families participated in this grand event.

    ```

 Chapter 666 - 666 Conflict

    The crowd was discussing everything under the sun, and soon the topic shifted.

    "Have you heard? The Qinghui Holy Maiden who invited us this time is extremely beautiful, just like an Immortal walking out of a painting, indescribably breathtaking."

    In a corner, a few relatively younger Great Emperors were conversing.

    "I have also heard that this Qinghui Holy Maiden is not inferior to the Immortal Yue Chan of the past. This lady was originally not well-known in the Nanchi Continent, but in the past few years, her beauty alone has earned her the reputation as the most beautiful Emperor Realm Immortal in the Nanchi Continent."

    Yue Chan was a Great Emperor expert who ascended to the Upper Realm over a hundred thousand years ago. She was not only talented but also extremely beautiful, the dream lover of countless Great Emperor experts back in the day.

    At this point, they were directly comparing the Qinghui Holy Maiden with Immortal Yue Chan.

    Even as Great Emperor experts, they were never short of people when it came to discussing beautiful women. At this point, another genius Great Emperor approached them, fair-faced and like a handsome scholar.

    "What a pity. When Immortal Yue Chan was still in the Divine Wilderness, I was merely a child and had no opportunity to meet her, truly a great regret. Otherwise, she would surely be serving by my side by now.

    However, if this Qinghui Holy Maiden is truly like Immortal Yue Chan, then gaining the favor of the Holy Maiden this time could make up for the regret of the past."

    "May I inquire as to who you are..." The original crowd looked displeased, staring at this conceited handsome scholar.

    "From the Ji Family of Mangzhou, Ji Youran!" the fair-faced young man said with a fist salute.

    "So you''re the famed handsome young Ji Youran from the Ji Family, renowned over the last ten thousand years!" The few people had heard of Ji Youran''s reputation, and their previously tense atmosphere instantly relaxed: "We''ve long heard of Brother Youran''s achievements, even taking down the Binghuang Immortal of the Western Gourd Continent. We''ve been wanting to seek your guidance."

    "Right, we are from the Heavenly Demon Great Domain, the Three Scattered Emperors!" The Three Scattered Emperors introduced themselves.

    The group quickly hit it off, continuing their discussion about the mysterious Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    Qinchuan walked past them, shaking his head covertly, "A few fools who don''t know the immensity of heaven and earth, not realizing that disaster comes from the mouth!"

    To those who couldn''t keep their composure at the sight of an enchanting beauty, be they Great Emperors or Divine Realm Experts, he had seen plenty. Even the behavior of the Heavenly Emperor Divine Emperor seemed mundane to him.

    However, he always looked down on this type of person, perhaps because his million-year long yearning for Ling''er had obsessed him.

    Qinchuan walked straight past them; as he had no acquaintance with the group, he had no intention of warning them.

    Sure enough, not long after Qinchuan had passed by, a cold, stern voice erupted, "How audacious, how can the Holy Maiden be a subject of idle talk for you ants?"

    A youth in purple robes stood not far away, his robes billowing, exuding an air of grace and extraordinary handsomeness, with an almost bewitching beauty in his features that made it hard to believe a man could be born so beautiful.

    His eyes shone with a purple brilliancy, like a demon wheel in his gaze, captivating the soul.

    "Who is he? Could he be acquainted with the Qinghui Holy Maiden?" Most of those present were Great Emperor experts, with only a few disciples like Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er, following the Great Emperor experts on this occasion. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    They had already overheard the conversation between the Three Scattered Emperors and Ji Youran, aware of its context, but they were curious about this purple-robed figure.

    "His name is Zi Tong! Previously, he was seen frequently in the company of the Qinghui Holy Maiden, but his origins remain unknown!" A Great Emperor who had seen Zi Tong with the Qinghui Holy Maiden spoke up.

    "No wonder he''s angry!"

    "These guys are unlucky! To be disrespectful to the host in her own home, they might end up being expelled by the Qinghui Holy Maiden," a Great Emperor said in a low voice.

    "Who is this androgynous person? How dare you meddle in the affairs of me and my brothers?"

    One of the Three Scattered Emperors spoke out.

    His words hadn''t fully fallen.

    Suddenly, a dazzling divine light condensed above the mansion, hurtling towards Ji Youran and the three others.

    This beam of light seemed to come from the endless chaos, as if it was a slice intercepted from the infinite Divine Rainbow, carrying terrifying energy.

    "Pu, pu, pu, pu,"

    Four sounds rang out as the divine light pierced through their bodies; their physical bodies exploded, turning into a cloud of blood mist, and they perished immediately.

    "What?!"

    "Four Great Emperors just perished in an instant!"

    At this moment, many Great Emperors arched their brows in extreme shock, their eyes flashing with incredulity.

    Although the three scattered emperors and Ji Youran were quite young and had not been in the Emperor Realm for long, after all, they were four Great Emperor powerhouses. Could they really be slain in an instant?

    At that time, a cold voice rose up.

    "Daring to cause trouble in my Immortal Mansion, do you truly seek death?"

    The speaker was a woman in white with waterfall-like black hair and a graceful figure. Her shadow floated, with lotuses blossoming with each step she took, her entire being exuding a sense of sanctity and purity.

    She was enveloped in a rising mist of Immortal Qi, her beautiful eyes like waves, her cheeks exquisitely like an immortal who had stepped out of a painting, indeed, as people said, she was a woman of incomparable beauty.

    "Qinghui Holy Maiden!"

    Although many Great Emperors had never seen Qinghui Holy Maiden, the name popped into everyone''s minds at that instant.

    This fairy, she was Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    "Qing''er!" Zi Tong saw Qinghui Holy Maiden, her icy face turning to spring warmth as she greeted with a smile.

    "Zi Tong, please call me Qinghui, or Holy Maiden," Qinghui Holy Maiden did not give Zi Tong much face, refusing her coldly.

    "Was it she who suppressed the four Great Emperors with a single strike?!" A trace of wariness appeared on the face of one Emperor, a certain degree of caution in his eyes.

    They did not know that these Divine Envoys, due to the existence of the Heavenly Dao, although they were in the same Great Emperor Realm, did not dare to go all out because within the same realm, they were supposed to be weaker than the many native Great Emperors in real battle.

    But now.

    The Great Emperors were currently inside Qinghui Holy Maiden''s Space Artifact, and her suppression of the four Great Emperors was as effortless as squashing a few ants.

    At this moment, some of the Great Emperor powerhouses began to grasp the crux of the situation.

    "This is bad, we''ve entered her Space Artifact, she can slay us at will!" a Great Emperor powerhouse whispered.

    "I didn''t expect her Space Artifact to possess such terrifying power!"

    Generally speaking, Space Artifacts only have some special functions, like traversing space, etc., and lack the power to suppress, which is why these Great Emperor powerhouses dared to enter it without any defenses.

    But clearly, Qinghui Holy Maiden''s Space Artifact was an exception, with a Killing Formation hidden within.

    At this time, some people prepared to leave this place.

    They did not know if Qinghui Holy Maiden would, upon feeling displeased, slay them as well.

 Chapter 667 - 667: Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit

    "Ladies and gentlemen, the reason for the Holy Maiden''s invitation today is not to establish authority or gain fame. Those few harbored ill intentions and spoke disrespectfully, prompting me to teach them a lesson.

    Therefore, everyone can rest assured. Today, inside this Space Artifact, as long as there are no more careless and reckless words, there will be no further danger!"

    At this moment, Qinghui Holy Maiden''s body shone brightly, and Dao Magic turned into a suit of spirit armor that she donned as she spoke.

    "May I ask the Holy Maiden what matter has brought us all together here?" a Great Emperor asked in a deep voice.

    After this little interlude, the emperors had become quite resistant to the meeting, not inclined to stay any longer. They only wished for Qinghui Holy Maiden to speak her piece so they could leave.

    "Please stay calm and don''t be impatient! The reason I have summoned everyone today is indeed to entrust you with a matter of great importance!"

    Qinghui Holy Maiden''s gaze was pure, her bright eyes and white teeth shining as she continued, "Since everyone has come here, it indicates you are all prepared to head to Devil Mountain.

    In Devil Mountain, there resides an exceedingly rare Sacred Medicine called the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit. This sinister fruit seems harmless, but if an ordinary cultivator consumes it, their Qi and veins would go into Counterflow, and they would explode and perish. Even Great Emperors might not be spared from such a fate should they consume it unwittingly.

    However, this Sacred Medicine is of no use to you, but it holds great benefit for me.

    Therefore, my invitation today is to ask for everyone''s help in keeping an eye out for this fruit within the mountain."

    When Qinchuan heard about the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit, his heart stirred slightly.

    He was of course aware of the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit.

    It was a crucial material for his awakening of the next Innate Body and Innate Qi.

    "I, this young master, have searched for this Sacred Medicine for hundreds of thousands of years to no avail. How did this Qinghui Holy Maiden know that the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit exists in Devil Mountain?" Qinchuan wondered curiously.

    Indeed, at that moment, there were Great Emperors with the same question.

    "Dare I ask the Holy Maiden, the Devil Mountain is a secret realm left by the Demon and Ghost tribes during Ancient Times. Before this, no one from the Human Race has ever entered. How did the Holy Maiden come to know about the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit in Devil Mountain?" Su Yun, the Su Family patriarch, asked aloud.

    Many native Great Emperors and even several Divine Envoys who had come from the Divine Realm were all looking at Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    It indeed was a question worth pondering.

    "Humph, the matters of the Holy Maiden are not for you ants to question; you simply need to do as told. What''s with all these questions?" Zi Tong''s beauty was enchanting, yet her temper was extremely volatile and unpredictable, allowing no one to question the Holy Maiden.

    It was clear to any discerning eye that Zi Tong was currying favor with Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    However, judging from her previous reaction, Qinghui Holy Maiden seemed uninterested in Zi Tong. Sure enough, her eyes now held a trace of icy rebuke as she scolded again.

    "Zi Tong, if you dare to chatter again, get out of here!"

    Undeterred by Qinghui Holy Maiden''s rebuke, Zi Tong instead directed her resentment at the emperors present, while a flash of ruthlessness glinted in the depths of her eyes as she looked at them.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden''s aura was pure and holy as she stepped forward, her robes fluttering elegantly. She moved with a grace that made her seem like an Immortal descended, untouched by the world''s strife: "As to how I came to know about the fruit in Devil Mountain, I am afraid Qinghui cannot disclose that!"

    "If the Holy Maiden requests our help yet refuses to share such secrets with us, even if we do find the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit, why should we entrust it to the Holy Maiden?"

    Yan Zhu, Su Yun, and the other six major Sect alliances had formed a pact. Su Yun, having faced earlier questioning, made the alliance view Qinghui Holy Maiden and her party with disfavor. Yan Zhu posed the question slowly and deliberately.

    Many of the other Great Emperors echoed in agreement.

    "Indeed, indeed, even if we found the sacred fruit, can''t we just keep it for ourselves? Why must we give it to you?"

    Qinghui Holy Maiden smiled charmingly, "Since I am asking for a favor from all of you, naturally I wouldn''t do so without offering anything in return."

    At the far end of this mansion were many rooms that had yet to be opened, and at that moment she waved her hand, and one of the doors slowly opened.

    Behind the door, rosy light shimmered in dazzling splendor.

    A fragrance, reminiscent of orchids and musk, wafted over.

    It was actually a treasury, and within it, an array of sacred medicines and heavenly treasures were displayed. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "What grade are these sacred medicines? Why don''t I recognize a single one of them?"

    The scent of medicine was overwhelming, but most of these sacred medicines were from the Divine Realm, incredibly foreign to many Great Emperors.

    However, this only made the Great Emperors all the more astounded. Although they did not recognize these spiritual medicines, they could feel that the heavenly treasures in this treasury were anything but ordinary.

    This further proved the preciousness of these medicinal treasures, but at the moment, they lacked a clear understanding of the value of these heavenly treasures.

    "This Qinghui Holy Maiden, she actually possesses such an amount of heavenly treasures!" Qinchuan furrowed his brows and thought to himself.

    The sacred medicine and Supreme Treasures in Qinghui Holy Maiden''s treasury, even in the Upper Realm, were considered quite rare. Her collection of spiritual medicines almost rivaled the Treasure Pavilion of a medium-to-small Sect, truly remarkable.

    "This Qinghui Holy Maiden looks as though she has become a Deity only a few tens of thousands of years ago. How could she possibly have so much sacred medicine?" Qinchuan found it strange, as this situation was quite abnormal.

    Even some of these treasures were things that certain major Sects in the Upper Realm could not produce.

    However, Qinchuan did not concern himself with how she had acquired so many sacred medicines. At that moment, his Divine Sense swept through the treasury, searching to see if she had any of the few sacred medicines he was after.

    "Eh, they actually do exist!"

    Qinchuan was suddenly overjoyed.

    His Divine Sense swept over the treasury, and right in the middle, he actually discovered a Soul Snatching Orchid and a Bone Shattering Immortal Blossom.

    Originally, Qinchuan had asked Old Man Tian Tuo and others to search for heavenly treasures on the Dongju Continent, including the Soul Snatching Orchid and the Bone Shattering Immortal Blossom, but there had been no news.

    Now, he had encountered them in the treasury of Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    "This Qinghui Holy Maiden, she actually has two heavenly treasures that I desire! I must find an opportunity to exchange for these two items from her," Qinchuan pondered in his mind.

    Just at that moment, Qinghui Holy Maiden waved her other hand, and another door within the many rooms of the mansion slowly opened.

    Behind this door, countless Magic Artifacts floated, emitting brilliant golden light.

    The many native Great Emperors, upon seeing the Magic Artifacts in this treasury, couldn''t hold back any longer and simultaneously uttered exclamations of amazement.

    "Boom!"

    "This, these are Divine Artifacts? An entire armory full of Divine Artifacts?" the Great Emperors stuttered.

    "My God, how could there be so many Divine Artifacts?"

    Divine Artifacts were exceedingly rare even in the eyes of Great Emperors. Amongst the many Great Emperors present, only a few possessed Divine Artifacts, with the majority wielding Supreme Dao Artifacts.

    And now, Qinghui Holy Maiden had just revealed so many Divine Artifacts, how could they not be shocked and covetous.

 Chapter 668 - 668 Yue Chan

    "Ladies and gentlemen, whoever can provide information about the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit, once confirmed to be accurate, will be allowed to choose any one item from all these genius earth treasures and numerous magical treasures!"

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden shone all over, her grace and sanctity effortless as she spoke in a calm tone.

    "If you can obtain the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit, you will even be allowed to choose ten treasures for yourself!"

    "Ten Divine Artifacts!"

    Everyone''s hearts pounded.

    "On the Divine Wilderness Continent, owning one Divine Artifact is already extremely rare, let alone ten Divine Artifacts¡ªwouldn''t that make someone an invincible existence?"

    In fact, they did not know that the treasures and earth geniuses within the treasury of the Qinghui Holy Maiden were incomparably more precious than the Divine Artifacts; it was just that their vision was not so high.

    "Since it is the Holy Maiden who asks, this old man will surely do his utmost to find this item and offer it to the Holy Maiden!" Su Yun was the first to jump out and say at this time.

    Just now he had some minor complaints, but now he had completely changed his expression, as if he were a different person.

    This was about ten Divine Artifacts, naturally, he could not give up because of a minor quarrel.

    "We also wish to find this treasure for the Holy Maiden!" the remaining Great Emperors expressed one after another!

    Indeed, treasures tempt people''s hearts, and money can make the devil turn the millstone.

    This principle not only applies to low-rank cultivators but also to Great Emperor-level powerhouses, who cannot escape it either.

    Afterward, the mansion was filled with strains of Immortal Melody as the servants of the Qinghui Holy Maiden presented plates filled with spirit fruits rich in spiritual energy and enticing fragrance to entertain the Great Emperors.

    Although these spirit fruits were quite common in the Upper Realm, such were things the Great Emperors of the Divine Wilderness had never seen before.

    The Great Emperors who had just thought of leaving early now lingered, reluctant to leave.

    Not until the Qinghui Holy Maiden announced the night had grown deep and her mansion was about to close did the Great Emperors start to disperse.

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden also returned to her room directly.

    Qinchuan participated in this great banquet and, although he did not gain anything substantial, he did obtain a lot of valuable information.

    He was fully satisfied and was about to leave when suddenly the Qinghui Holy Maiden''s ethereal voice echoed in his mind.

    "Young Master Qin, please stay a moment!"

    "Oh? Does the Holy Maiden have any matters?" Qinchuan replied without revealing any emotion, using mind communication.

    Being recognized by the Qinghui Holy Maiden did not surprise him.

    "Qinghui takes the liberty of inviting the Young Master to the inner room for a chat," the voice of the Qinghui Holy Maiden sounded again.

    Qinchuan followed the voice and saw that the Qinghui Holy Maiden had already returned to her room; the dim and hazy light cast out, revealing the enchanting shadow of the Qinghui Holy Maiden. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She was indeed an incredibly stunning woman.

    "If the Holy Maiden has something to say, why not speak it directly?"

    Qinchuan was blunt, because in the hands of the Qinghui Holy Maiden were two Sacred Medicines he wanted. Qinchuan was not certain that this Holy Maiden would be willing to initiate a trade, and in the end, a great battle was unavoidable, so he did not want to have too much entanglement with this woman.

    "Young Master Qin saw the Soul Seizing Orchid and the Bone Shattering Immortal Flower earlier¡ªdo you really have no thoughts on them?" the Qinghui Holy Maiden suddenly said.

    Qinchuan felt a slight shock in his heart: "How does she know that I want these two Sacred Medicines?"

    By this time, the many Great Emperors had already departed.

    In the entire mansion, there were only a few people, including Qinchuan, and that extremely enchanting man¡ªZi Tong!

    "Wait here for me!" Qinchuan regained his composure and said to Ji Huo''er and the others.

    He then casually walked towards the room.

    "How audacious, that is the Holy Maiden''s chambers, you brat, get out of here now!" Zi Tong, who had been rebuked by Qinghui Holy Maiden three times today, was already in a foul mood, and upon seeing Qinchuan heading towards the Holy Maiden''s chambers, couldn''t help but bellow.

    But before he could finish his sentence, a cold rebuke came from within the Holy Maiden''s chambers, "Zi Tong, get lost!"

    Immediately, a tremendous divine power surged from beneath the mansion, like a roaring tidal wave, rushing towards Zi Tong.

    With a "bang," Zi Tong was swept away, instantly vanishing from the space artifact.

    He had been forcibly expelled by the Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    Qinchuan pushed the door and entered.

    As expected, a boudoir came into view, the entire room decorated with exquisite taste, and a faint Immortal Fragrance entered Qinchuan''s nose.

    In the center of the room was a half-human-high wooden tub, filled with steaming Spiritual Liquid and countless Spirit Flower holy petals floating on top.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden stood in front of the tub, and upon seeing Qinchuan walk in, she stretched out her slender jade hand and actually began to unfasten her clothes.

    "The Holy Maiden invited me here, surely not for me to watch you bathe!" Qinchuan''s hands fell to his sides, and there was no feeling for the beauty before him as he spoke indifferently.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden undid her belt unperturbed, letting the white gown slide off her fragrant shoulders, revealing her smooth, jade-like body.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden stood there openly before Qinchuan.

    Her skin was crystal clear, and the perfect curves that countless Great Emperors coveted were now nakedly displayed before Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were unfazed, not even a hint of stray thought arose; to him, this was no different from a dead body.

    "How did the Holy Maiden know that I wanted the Soul Snatching Orchid and the Bone Shattering Immortal Flower? I believe I didn''t show any flaws just now!" Qinchuan was extremely confident that his excitement at seeing the two Sacred Medicines had indeed made him happy, but he had not revealed any hint of it on his face, so the other party should not have noticed.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden stood there in her bare skin before him, observing Qinchuan, seeing that he remained unmoved all along. Qinchuan merely looked at her, not purposefully averting his gaze, but his eyes were pure, devoid of any other desires.

    This was not an act.

    Finally, she let out a long breath.

    "How boring!"

    "Indeed, Yue Chan was right; your heart has long become hard as rock, unmoved by any woman in the world!"

    Having said that, the Qinghui Holy Maiden stepped into the wooden tub, her body sinking into the Spiritual Liquid, leaving only her head exposed.

    "Yue Chan."

    A slight movement stirred in Qinchuan''s heart, and he immediately understood many things.

    Only to hear Qinghui Holy Maiden continue, "This Soul Snatching Orchid and Bone Shattering Immortal Flower, along with most of the treasures in my treasury, were actually preserved here by that girl Yue Chan. Even the appearance of the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit in Devil Mountain was informed to her, and she entrusted me to seek it out."

    Qinchuan guessed as much when he first heard the name Yue Chan from the Qinghui Holy Maiden, but hearing her personally confirm it still made him sigh with emotion.

    Yue Chan, the Immortal, was hailed as the most beautiful Empress in the Divine Wilderness Continent a hundred thousand years ago. In fact, Yue Chan also had another identity; she was one of the many followers of Qinchuan back then.

    Back then, the Immortal Yue Chan followed Qinchuan, her Cultivation Level rising rapidly, so she always stayed by his side, up until she stepped into the Upper Realm with Qinchuan.

    They spent tens of thousands of years together, and in the end, Immortal Yue Chan couldn''t help but develop feelings of love.

    But for Luo Ling''er''s Nine Lives Reincarnation, Qinchuan''s heart has long been filled, and despite their close companionship, he only ever saw her as a sister.

    Heartbroken, Yue Chan traveled to the land of chaos and then vanished without a trace. Even until his last journey through reincarnation, Qinchuan never saw Yue Chan again.

 Chapter 669 - 669: Gathering of the Storm

    "Yue Chan¡­ how is she doing?"

    Qinchuan asked in a deep voice.

    The two pieces of Sacred Medicine in Qinghui Holy Maiden''s hands were those Yue Chan had sought for Qinchuan, and even the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit had been sought by Yue Chan for his sake.

    However, barely anyone knew the real purpose behind Qinchuan''s search for those Sacred Medicines.

    He wanted to resurrect the woman he deeply loved.

    Even so,

    Yue Chan, the Immortal Maiden, still helped him look for these Sacred Medicines without hesitation, which moved Qinchuan slightly.

    "Not too well," the Qinghui Holy Maiden said, shaking her damp little head, before continuing, "Eighty thousand years ago, she returned from the land of chaos with the Soul Snatching Orchid and Bone Shatter Immortal Flower, but she couldn''t find the man known as Qi Sha."

    Qi Sha was Qinchuan, and Qinchuan was Qi Sha.

    However, the secret of Qinchuan''s nine cycles of reincarnation was profound, unknown even to Yue Chan. Eighty thousand years ago, he had already gone to the land of reincarnation for his final cycle of cultivation.

    "She originally intended to come to the Divine Wilderness Continent herself, but then she received news that the Nether Fire appeared in the world of the Underworld Demon Clan. She said it was something you were desperately searching for. She told me everything and asked me to come to the Divine Wilderness Continent to find you and hand over these two Sacred Medicines," the Qinghui Holy Maiden said, softly caressing with her arm as fine as jade.

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan felt even more touched, "This reckless girl, how could she brazenly intrude upon the Underworld!" Qinchuan murmured softly.

    The dangers of the Underworld far surpassed those of the chaotic lands of the Divine Realm; it wasn''t a place Yue Chan could forcibly enter at her level.

    Moreover, Qinchuan had shed blood in the Underworld during his second life, causing countless rulers and Ghost Emperors to tremble at the mere whisper of his name. Since then, the Underworld Demon Clan had become even more vigilant against those from the Divine Realm.

    "If that girl knew that you actually care about her, she would probably be very happy," the Qinghui Holy Maiden said, intently gazing at Qinchuan, seeing that his concern for Yue Chan was sincere.

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden continued, "Yue Chan sent a message not long after she entered the Underworld, saying that Devil Mountain was about to open, and that there would be a Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit within. She then asked me to go to Devil Mountain to look for this sacred fruit."

    At this point, the Qinghui Holy Maiden pouted her lips, "Eighty thousand years ago, she told me that Devil Mountain was about to open. I didn''t expect that it would truly begin to open only eighty thousand years later. Yue Chan is just unreliable."

    As for how the Qinghui Holy Maiden learned that Devil Mountain was about to open, Qinchuan had guessed that it was communicated by Yue Chan from the Underworld, which was not too surprising.

    At the same time, Qinchuan also understood that she was the one who had spread the news during this time that Devil Mountain was about to open.

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden wanted to find a Supreme Treasure in the Devil Mountain, and it would unquestionably be very difficult with her power alone.

    That''s why she spread the news, aiming to attract cultivators from the Divine Wilderness Continent to come, offering rewards to search for the sacred fruit.

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden did not deny this.

    "Has there been any recent news from Yue Chan?" Qinchuan shifted his line of questioning and continued to ask.

    The Qinghui Holy Maiden shook her head again, sighing deeply, "Shortly after she entered the Underworld eighty thousand years ago, she sent word that Devil Mountain was about to open. But after that, there was no news from her again."

    Qinchuan fell silent for a moment. The Underworld was the world of the Ghost Race, inherently cruel and constantly immersed in slaughter. With Yue Chan missing for a full eighty thousand years, the prospects were grim.

    However, he currently had no other options at his disposal and was unable to enter the Underworld at this stage.

    "Should there be any news of Yue Chan in the future, I hope the Immortal Maiden will inform me at once."

    After saying that, Qinchuan left the room.

    ```

    "There are still quite a few vacant rooms in this Immortal Mansion, if Young Master Qin doesn''t mind, you may stay here for a few days and wait to head to Devil Mountain together when it opens."

    Qinghui Holy Maiden spoke so from behind.

    Qinchuan first went to the treasury to collect the Soul-Stealing Orchid and the Bone-Crushing Immortal Flower. Originally, he had thought of exchanging something for them from Qinghui Holy Maiden, but now he had acquired them without expending any effort.

    Of course, all this was thanks to Yue Chan.

    In the end, Qinchuan and the others settled down in the mansion.

    In the following days, Qinchuan stayed within the mansion, occasionally devoting himself to quiet cultivation, while also teaching Divine Skills to Ji Huo''er and others.

    At the same time, he also asked Qinghui Holy Maiden for some information about the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Upper Realm from the past tens of thousands of years.

    However, the Qinghui Holy Maiden had been living in the Lower Realm for eighty thousand years and knew little about the affairs of the Upper Realm, so Qinchuan didn''t receive any useful information.

    Outside, powerful Great Emperors continued to arrive relentlessly on the outskirts of Fengdu City.

    The news of Devil Mountain''s opening had not only spread throughout Nanchi Continent but had also started to spread to the other three continents, with cultivators and Great Emperors from Western Gourd Continent having already arrived.

    Meanwhile, by offering ten Heavenly Treasures Materials and ten Divine Artifacts as rewards, the Qinghui Holy Maiden caused quite a stir in pursuit of information on the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit.

    Countless Great Emperors were rubbing their hands with eagerness, waiting for Devil Mountain to open, ready to stir up a great battle.

    Besides this, several other pieces of news also caused quite a stir in Fengdu City.

    The first piece of news was that Tianyuan Nation had conquered Spirit Dragon Holy Land and subjugated the three major Sects from the Heavenly Mountain Domain, including the Nine Sects of Xuanhuang and the Six Doors of the Heavenly Sword.

    As an empire from Dongju Continent, Tianyuan Nation had crossed the Ocean to subjugate Sects from a Great Domain.

    This instilled a sense of crisis in Sects from the neighboring Great Domains around the Heavenly Mountain Domain, and the alliance against Tianyuan Nation now attracted a few more powerful Great Emperors.

    The second piece of news was about the sudden demise of a powerful figure named Bai Yunke within Fengdu City.

    While the death of cultivators was a common occurrence, Bai Yunke was a Great Emperor.

    What''s more, his death was shrouded in mystery; one morning, his body was found beneath the city walls by a cultivator who noticed something amiss.

    Great Emperors stood at the pinnacle of this world and, theoretically, wouldn''t die so quietly and without resistance unless they entered someone''s Space Artifact by mistake. Even in danger, they could burn their Essence Blood to persist for quite some time.

    Of course, with hundreds of Great Emperors gathered in Fengdu City, the silent demise of one was not massive news. What really caught everyone''s attention was that Bai Yunke had an elder brother who appeared out of nowhere, named Bai Yunran.

    Bai Yunran spread the word that he would exchange a Divine Artifact for information on the killer of Bai Yunke.

    With another Divine Artifact coming to light, many Great Emperors were instantly ignited with passion.

    Before long, it was recognized by some cultivators that the deceased Bai Yunke had a conflict with a youth days ago, and it seemed that the youth had even injured him at the time.

    This information quickly caught the attention of Bai Yunran, who began searching the city for the youth. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Young Master, that old man who plotted against you has died. Now an old Taoist is looking for you everywhere outside!"

    At this moment, Qinchuan also received news from Li Kaitian.

    Bai Yunke was indeed the disciple from Tianji Sect.

    "He''s dead?" Qinchuan was also taken aback, not expecting a disciple of Tianji Sect to fall here.

    ```

 Chapter 670 - 670 Zi Tong Blocks the Way

    Qinchuan paid no heed to Bai Yunran. Even if the disciple from Tianji Sect had not been killed by him, what then? Even if he had been the killer, what could the other party do about it?

    An insignificant disciple from Tianji Sect, even if the old ancestor of Tianji Sect met him, he would have to obediently bow and pay his respects.

    Time flew by, and Qinchuan had already been waiting in the mansion of the Qinghui Holy Maiden for ten days.

    One day, suddenly outside of Fengdu City, a cyan spirit arrow shot from a distance. The surging Heavenly Dao Laws rose tumultuously and exploded in the sky with a thunderous roar. The spirit arrow transformed into a splendid Divine Lotus, endlessly blossoming above Fengdu City.

    "Wu Xin is here!" Qinchuan looked into the distance, thinking to himself quietly.

    The Devil Mountain was opening, and now only the Wu Xin Fairy was left. She had finally arrived, albeit belatedly.

    "The Wu Xin Fairy has finally rushed over!" At this moment, the Qinghui Holy Maiden also woke up from her meditation, her eyes blazing as she looked into the distance, visibly excited.

    "Let''s go, Devil Mountain is about to open, we can''t delay!"

    With those words, Qinchuan, Li Kaitian, the Qinghui Holy Maiden, and others flew out towards the Space Artifact.

    "You little brat, your life is forfeit!"

    As soon as Qinchuan stepped out of the Immortal Mansion space, a forceful energy of Great Dao Pattern Energy whistled down upon his head.

    The intent to kill was clear and the Divine Skills were brilliant.

    The one attacking Qinchuan was none other than the purple-robed youth, Zi Tong.

    "Audacious!"

    "Zi Tong, what do you think you''re doing?"

    Li Kaitian and the Qinghui Holy Maiden shouted in unison.

    Both acted at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, their Divine Skills unleashed and Laws in motion, blocking Zi Tong''s Divine Skills.

    "Qing''er, in the past when I stayed overnight in your mansion, it wasn''t even allowed. Why then, does this boy get to stay in your mansion for more than ten days!"

    Zi Tong felt extremely aggrieved. That day, because he scolded Qinchuan, he was forcefully driven out of the Space Artifact by the Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    Originally, he believed that Qinchuan and the others would not last long before they too would come out, so he waited outside of the Immortal Mansion to properly teach this boy a lesson.

    What he never expected was that Qinchuan and the others did not leave the mansion at all that night.

    In fact, they had not appeared for more than ten consecutive days.

    And so, he had sullenly waited outside of the Immortal Mansion for more than ten days, both angry and tormented.

    "I''ve said it before, please call me Qinghui, or Holy Maiden!" Qinghui Holy Maiden frowned, her face as cold as frost. Faced with Zi Tong''s doubts and questioning, she too was somewhat angry: "Additionally, this Immortal Mansion is my Space Artifact. I decide who stays and who leaves, it''s not up to a Divine Son to tell me what to do!"

    "If the Divine Son has nothing better to do, please make way sooner rather than later!"

    "You... you all..."

    Before this, no matter how Qinghui Holy Maiden had rejected him, she had still addressed him as Zi Tong or Young Master Zi. This was the first time she had coldly referred to him as Divine Son.

    This made him feel a sense of alienation and distance.

    "You... Qinghui... you..." Zi Tong was already seething with rage, and he grew even angrier as he thought about it, his expression becoming hideously twisted: "You''ve been there for more than ten days, what did you all do inside? This kid is clearly only in Holy''s Realm. Why would you protect him to the extent of clashing with me?"

    "Whatever I did is the private affair of this Holy Maiden, and I see no need to report to the Divine Son!" Qinghui Holy Maiden retorted sharply.

    Just as the standoff was becoming intensely charged, Qinchuan''s indifferent voice rang out.

    "Interesting, truly interesting. Who would have thought that Zi Mo, who voluntarily became the plaything of many powerful people in the past, could actually leave behind offspring. This is truly unexpected for this young master!"

    ```

    Qinchuan''s voice was not loud, but it clearly entered the ears of Qinghui and Zi Tong, among others.

    "Didn''t Zi Mo like men? I''m quite curious how he managed to leave descendants behind.

    Could it be that the Zi Mo of that time didn''t truly like men and was only pretending to cater to the preferences of powerful individuals who had a taste for Longyang, intentionally acting the part?"

    Zi Tong''s expression became increasingly fierce and perverse, almost distorted.

    "You... how do you know about the ancestor!"

    Zi Mo was a name that Zi Tong was unwilling to mention, even less so a name that the lineage of Zi Tong wished to confront.

    However, the development of Zi Tong''s lineage could not be separated from the old ancestor Zi Mo.

    Fifty thousand years ago, Zi Mo was but a cultivator from a minor sect on the Divine Wilderness Continent. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although Zi Mo had some talent back then, it was far from extraordinary, and he likely would have lived out his life in mediocrity.

    Yet, although lacking in talent, Zi Mo was extremely enchantingly beautiful throughout his life, to the extent that he even overshadowed the era''s most stunning Empresses.

    It was rare for a man to be born with such beauty, and upon reaching adulthood, he caught the attention of the Longyang Great Emperor.

    The Longyang Great Emperor personally took him as his disciple, ostensibly as a student, but the true nature of their relationship was clear to everyone.

    Zi Mo''s life was thus rewritten.

    As the Longyang Great Emperor peered through the Heavenly Dao and stepped into the Divine Realm, Zi Mo''s cultivation level also surged rapidly.

    In later generations, high above in the Divine Realm, he used his own appearance to form connections with many powerful beings in the Divine Realm who shared similar tastes, eventually becoming a Divine King.

    The Zi Clan firmly established its wealth from that point on.

    Although Divine Kings were powerful, many had emerged over the course of hundreds of thousands of years, and the rise of the Zi Clan due to Zi Mo was somewhat shameful, less respectable than that of courtesans.

    Therefore, the Zi Family deliberately downplayed the existence of Zi Mo, proclaiming that Zi Sheng, who was also a Divine King, was the true ancestor of their lineage.

    Thus, now, there were very few outsiders who knew about Zi Mo''s existence.

    "Not only am I aware of Zi Mo, but I also know exactly for whom that guy played the flute and the zither. Would you like to stay and listen to me detail everything one by one?" Qinchuan said with a sneer.

    "You..."

    Zi Tong''s expression shifted continuously, filled with ferocity, anger, and hesitation, before finally settling on a note of resolve: "Good! Very good, boy, you wait, I, this Divine Son, will kill you sooner or later!"

    Saying that, his eyes shot out a venomous and fierce light towards Qinghui Holy Maiden: "It was you!"

    Aside from Qinghui Holy Maiden, Zi Mo''s issue had not been divulged to anyone else, so he was now utterly convinced that it must have been Qinghui Holy Maiden who told Qinchuan.

    Having shared such private matters with a third party, and considering Qinchuan and company had not left the Mansion for a continuous ten days, his mind couldn''t help but run wild with speculation.

    Therefore, at this moment, all the affection he held for Qinghui Holy Maiden turned into hatred.

    "Slut, you wait, this Divine Son will make you kneel before me, begging for me to take you!" With these words, Zi Tong left the place, filled with towering resentment and rage.

    What he didn''t know was that this was all a complete misunderstanding.

    Qinchuan knew about these matters purely because he used to be from the same Sect as Zi Tong and had personally witnessed Zi Mo being taken away by the Longyang Great Emperor.

    "Shaking off this pest is also a good thing!" Qinghui Holy Maiden felt relieved, showing no concern for Zi Tong''s hatred.

    The group set off again, shooting towards the direction of the spirit arrow in the void.

    Meanwhile, in Fengdu City, the aura of countless Great Emperors ascended towards the sky, heading in the direction of the Divine Lotus.

    ```

 Chapter 671 - 671 Jiang Bing

    When Qinchuan and the others arrived, the void was already gathered with many powerful figures.

    "The Qinghui Holy Maiden has come!"

    People were discussing animatedly as they watched the pure and immaculate Qinghui Holy Maiden and spoke.

    Originally, of the ten keys that were scattered across the Divine Wilderness Continent, two were owned by great families that had declined midway, and both of these keys eventually ended up in the hands of the Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    However, although the Qinghui Holy Maiden had stayed in the Lower Realm for eighty thousand years, she had always kept a low profile and had been lying dormant, waiting for the opening of Devil Mountain.

    Even most of the strong figures in the Emperor Realm were completely unaware of the existence of the Qinghui Holy Maiden, and naturally did not know where the two keys had ended up.

    It was only a few days ago that the Qinghui Holy Maiden took the initiative to declare that she held two keys to open the small world of Devil Mountain, and only then did everyone become aware.

    Wu Xin was holding a long bow, unparalleled in elegance, with black hair cascading like a waterfall, exuding a serene and sublime ancient atmosphere.

    Behind Wu Xin, stood more than ten Great Emperor level powerhouses.

    Qinchuan''s gaze swept over everyone present.

    He was quite familiar with the aura of some of these Great Emperors.

    Their auras came from the Ice Phoenix Sect, Taiqing Palace, Xiao Sect, Blood Crow City, Taixu Institute, and Divine Eagle Realm respectively. Qinchuan had previously met the Great Emperors of the Ice Phoenix Sect and Taiqing Palace; they were none other than Great Emperor Yan Zhu and Elder Yuan Xin.

    Besides the six major sects, there were also the Su and Wang Sect Families. Su Yun had previously participated in the Qinghui Holy Maiden''s grand gathering and seemed to bear some animosity towards the Tianyuan Nation; Qinchuan remembered him clearly.

    As for the remaining three, their auras were extremely subtle, lacking the distinctive presence of those great Sect Families.

    "These three must be cultivators from the Evil, Gu, and Feng families who have obtained the sets of Devil Mountain keys," Qinchuan murmured to himself as he opened his Innate Pupils, and golden Innate Qi overflowed as the power of causality illuminated the three individuals.

    "Strange, there''s no trace of the Ghost Race''s Qi on them!" Qinchuan curiously thought to himself.

    He knew that Mo Yu coming to the Divine Wilderness Continent was not a coincidence, but an inevitable result, as it was the Ghost Race''s powerhouses who had brought the remaining Devil Mountain keys back to the Mortal Realm.

    They definitely aimed to open Devil Mountain.

    The Underworld Demon Clan was surely plotting a shocking secret.

    So, it was only natural for him to suspect that the Evil, Gu, and Feng families, who held the three sets of keys, had intricate connections with the Ghost Race.

    But what his Innate Pupils now revealed was that the bloodline of the three was truly that of the Human Race, with not even a trace of Ghost Race descent.

    "Now that the Qinghui Holy Maiden has arrived, we are just waiting for the people from the Tianyuan Nation," said a skinny old man with blood-red eyes. He was shrouded in darkness, emanating an indescribable malevolent aura, and his voice was as unpleasant as the caw of a crow.

    This person was the old city master of Blood Crow City¡ªXue Chun.

    Elder Yuan Xin and Great Emperor Jiang Bing from Taiqing Palace exchanged glances before Yuan Xin coldly said, "Most gathered here today are the top powerhouses of our Nanchi Continent. The Tianyuan Nation aims to conquer Nanchi Continent and will inevitably become our enemy. I reckon they also clearly understand the crux of the matter. I doubt anyone from the Tianyuan Nation would dare to come."

    "I, for one, hope that the Tianyuan Nation sends someone, even better if that Qinchuan himself comes, so that I can personally suppress him," Jiang Bing murmured indifferently.

    No sooner had Jiang Bing''s voice fallen than a scornful voice rose.

    "How times have changed; even a good-for-nothing from the Jiang Family dares to boast here?"

    Everyone followed the voice and saw that the speaker was none other than a youngster at the Holy''s Realm.

    "Who is this child?"

    At this moment, the pupils of all the Great Emperors contracted, and their gazes converged on Qinchuan.

    "Is this guy possibly the slave of the Qinghui Holy Maiden? To dare speak to Young Master Jiang Bing in such a manner?"

    The crowd was filled with shock and uncertainty; seeing Qinchuan with the Qinghui Holy Maiden, they assumed he was her servant. Little did they expect that the young man''s words would be so harsh, actually calling Jiang Bing the trash of the Jiang Family!

    "This kid is dead for sure!" Many of the native Great Emperors from the Divine Wilderness Continent knew nothing of Jiang Bing, but those who had come from the Divine Realm knew that this Jiang Bing was the ninth son of the Jiang Family from the southern skies, with an exceedingly prominent status.

    "Impudent, how dare you disrespect this Young Master!" Anger flashed across Jiang Bing''s face.

    He was no longer holding back. His eyes opened wide, and a piece of ice crystal the size of a fingertip shot out from his glabella toward Qinchuan.

    A mere Holy Realm dares to offend his majesty, undoubtedly seeking death.

    This was a piece of Divine Soul Ice. Although only the size of a fingertip, its power was extremely formidable¡ªanyone it touched would surely see their spirit dissipated and turned into ashes. Even a Quasi-Emperor powerhouse could hardly escape unscathed.

    The ice pillar, initially only fingertip-sized, soared out and its aura rapidly intensified, instantly turning into an ice dragon several meters long, with bared claws and teeth, seemingly about to devour Qinchuan.

    But just at that moment, Qinchuan extended two fingers and pointed straight ahead.

    The next moment, his fingers touched the ice dragon, and with a "crack," the ice dragon, condensed from the power of the Divine Soul, instantly split apart, followed by the continuous sound of shattering.

    It was the sound of the ice dragon breaking apart and falling to the ground.

    "Trash will always be trash. You dare to show off this little Divine Soul Energy?" With fearsome Emperor Soul power, Qinchuan effortlessly destroyed the other''s Divine Soul Techniques.

    "Hmm?"

    "Did this mere Holy Realm withstand a Divine Soul Technique from Jiang Bing?" Even many Great Emperors, with all their knowledge and experience, couldn''t help but be greatly shaken at this time.

    Jiang Bing''s Divine Soul Technique was actually directly shattered by a single point from Qinchuan!

    "Could it be that this person is not within the Holy''s Realm? Is he, like us, from the Upper Realm?"

    "The Holy Realm he displayed, is it just because he used a special Divine Artifact to conceal his true cultivation level?"

    The Divine Envoys who had come from the Divine Realm were now quickly catching on and suspecting in their hearts.

    Able to resist Jiang Bing''s attack, they didn''t believe Qinchuan was simply at the Holy''s Realm.

    The only explanation was that the cultivation level Qinchuan showed was not his true level.

    There were two ways to achieve this effect.

    The first was that Qinchuan''s cultivation level was outrageously strong, beyond their ability to probe, but since they were all at the Divine Being Realm, if even they could not detect it, it meant that Qinchuan''s cultivation level was at least at the level of the Divine King.

    Clearly, they did not believe Qinchuan was a Divine King.

    That left only the second explanation, that Qinchuan possessed an extremely powerful Divine Artifact capable of hiding his cultivation level. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Who are you?" Jiang Bing was also taken aback, his expression dark, as he asked.

    "Truly bizarre. Young Master Jiang Bing loudly claims to suppress this young master, but doesn''t even know what I look like?" Qinchuan scoffed.

    "Could it be that Jiang Yan has died, and the Jiang Family still does not know what this young master looks like?"

 Chapter 672 - 672: Activation

    "You are Qinchuan?!" Jiang Bing''s pupils shrank sharply upon hearing this, and his eyes seemed almost ablaze with fury as he looked at Qinchuan.

    "It was you who killed my fifteenth brother!"

    After descending to the Lower Realm, Jiang Bing was not too familiar with controlling his power, so he got injured in a clash with a Great Emperor. He had been in seclusion healing his injuries for the past few years and had only recently emerged, which is when he heard the news of Qinchuan killing Jiang Yan.

    As for Qinchuan''s portrait, although the Jiang Family had already obtained it, he had not yet seen it.

    "What! This youngster is Qinchuan?"

    "Then the person next to him must be the old ancestor of Tianyuan Nation, Li Kaitian!" Yan Zhu, Su Yun, and others exchanged looks covertly, ready to make a move the moment Qinchuan and Jiang Bing came into conflict.

    "So, he is the one who killed the Divine Envoys from over a dozen powers, including the Jiang Family, Jin Ling Sacred Ground, and Ji Family?" On the other side, the powerful beings from the Upper Realm had different thoughts: "He possesses two Spiritual Pearls; we must find an opportunity to snatch them away!"

    It was no secret that Qinchuan had two of the nine Great Secrets'' Spiritual Pearls in his hands.

    The allure of these pearls to them was also immensely great.

    "You little brat, you killed my junior brother!" At that moment, another elder, exuding the aura of an Immortal, leaped forward and pressed towards Qinchuan and his group.

    "Tianji Sect''s Bai Yunran!" Qinchuan glanced at this elderly Taoist and saw him dressed in divine Tianji robes, holding a golden shining divine banner, clearly someone who portrayed himself as a venerable Immortal. Qinchuan guessed the elder''s identity without needing to ask.

    "Bai Yunke was not killed by me. If you''re seeking revenge, you''ve found the wrong person!"

    Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "Humph, countless people in the city witnessed you clashing with my junior brother Yunke, leaving him seriously injured. Now you still dare to argue!" Bai Yunran glared with fury, seemingly truly enraged by the death of Bai Yunke.

    "Since that''s the case, this young lord won''t say much else. If you wish to seek revenge, I am ready at any time!"

    Qinchuan clearly understood.

    Bai Yunran was a top disciple of Tianji Sect. Although he couldn''t directly see through the heavens to find out who the real murderer of his junior brother was, he certainly knew Qinchuan was not the real killer the moment he saw him.

    And yet, knowing that Qinchuan wasn''t the killer, he was still so eager to seek revenge.

    In the end, there could only be one reason: he was after the Spiritual Pearls in Qinchuan''s possession.

    These supreme Sect Families all cared about their reputation, Bai Yunran was merely using it as a pretext to snatch Qinchuan''s pearls.

    Indeed, treasures tempt people''s hearts.

    Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran, one on the left and one on the right, stared at Qinchuan with a hungry gaze, and the atmosphere in the area became tense and charged.

    "Everyone, please set aside your personal grievances for the time being. Once we open the Devil Mountain pathway, it will not be too late to settle your disputes!"

    Seeing that a battle was on the verge of breaking out, Qinghui Holy Maiden stepped forward to mediate.

    Wu Xing held her Spirit Bow, her figure graceful and yet filled with a brisk vigor. She also stepped forward, standing in the midst of everyone, "Now that everyone has arrived, let''s open the Devil Mountain pathway first!"

    With the two fairies speaking up, Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran both gave cold snorts before stepping back.

    After all, the final key to opening the Devil Mountain pathway was still in Tianyuan Nation''s hands.

    "Once we enter Devil Mountain, I will settle the score with you!" the two said coldly.

    Not only them, but also Yan Zhu, Su Yun, Yuan Xin, and many Divine Envoys who came from the Divine Realm, had their own schemes, harboring the same intentions.

    "If you are not afraid of death, then this young lord will accompany you to the end," Qinchuan sneered.

    "Everyone, please take out the keys you have!"

    Wu Xin spoke at this moment, and as she did, her entire being floated into motion, her immortal grace and agility propelling her toward the endless Demonic Qi above Fengdu City.

    Qinchuan, Qinghui Holy Maiden, Binghuang Taiqing, Su, Wang, and the other eight veteran Sect Families, as well as the three new Sect Families of the Gu Family, all Great Emperor powerhouses, also took action at this moment, following her lead.

    The Devil Mountain was hidden within this endless miasma of ghostly Qi; no one could see its true face clearly.

    Advancing through the black mist, everyone felt an increasing pressure above their heads¡ªnot only was the Physical Body facing severe oppression, but the range of their Divine Sense was also shrinking.

    While in Fengdu City, the influence of the ghostly Qi reduced the range of their Divine Sense to half its usual span, and as they moved deeper into the black fog, this oppressive feeling grew stronger, until, at last, their Divine Sense could only sense about one quarter of its normal range.

    All around, amidst the ghostly Qi filling the sky, no one knew how long they had been walking when they sensed an invisible Barrier in the void ahead, standing right in front of them.

    This Barrier was intangible and invisible, but everyone could clearly feel that it was there, blocking their progress.

    "This is the mystical spatial Barrier that has prevented people from advancing toward Devil Mountain for countless years!"

    Behind the Barrier, in the endless void, there were nine altars of different shapes and materials, and due to countless years of disuse, these nine altars were covered in a thick layer of dust.

    "Now is the time, offer up the keys!" Wu Xin Fairy commanded coldly.

    Following her shout, Qinchuan and the remaining powerhouses simultaneously offered up the keys in their hands.

    In the hands of Qinchuan and Wu Xin Fairy were a pair of Spiritual Pearls, the Great Emperor from the Evil Family had a pair of Spirit Swords, the Great Emperor from the Gu Family offered up a pair of Bronze Figures, and the keys in the hands of the other Great Emperors were also of different shapes, but all could be paired up.

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh"

    The nine different pairs of keys each flew toward their respective altars after being offered up.

    "Boom!"

    As the keys returned to the altars, the center of each altar emitted a dazzling light simultaneously.

    The nine altars released nine different colored divine lights.

    The Nine-colored Divine Light shot straight into the sky, like Chaos Qi, piercing the endless demonic fog and ghostly Qi, with divine radiance converging in the void to weave a starry nebula curtain, like an eternal light from the ancient past, cascading below like a galaxy.

    Countless streams of the galaxy scattered, with specks of light converging beneath the Nine-colored Altars.

    Before long, an ancient bridge rich in antiquity and intertwined with the Great Dao appeared in front of everyone.

    The ancient bridge gleamed all over, filled with Runes and emanating an eerie glow, imposing an overwhelming sense of oppression on everyone¡ªlike a bridge leading to death. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The ancient bridge passed through the mysterious Barrier and disappeared into the vast mist, with no one knowing where it led.

    "Is this the sacred land where the young of the ancient Demon and Devil races underwent their rite of passage?" Qinchuan thought to himself, looking toward the end of the ancient bridge.

    "There are powerful fortunes inside!"

    "Let''s go in first!" Qinchuan did not hesitate and called out loudly.

    Qinchuan, Li Kaitian, and the Qinghui Holy Maiden, among others, rushed onto the ancient bridge, shooting toward the depths of Devil Mountain.

    Not to be outdone, Wu Xin Fairy kept pace with them.

    The remaining powerhouses from the Binghuang, Xiao Sect, and Gu Efeng Sect Families also charged in like lightning.

    "Devil Mountain has opened! Everyone, hurry in!"

    No one knew who shouted, but at that moment, all the Great Emperors surged toward the ancient bridge.

 Chapter 673 - 673: 673 Chapter: Interception

    Thousands of miles outside Fengdu City, a dark mass of figures hid within the void. Each person emitted dense black mist, their faces and auras obscured.

    If Qinchuan were here, he would notice that these individuals all possessed the purest aura of the Ghost Race.

    The aura of these people differed from the aura of the Ghost Race that Ye Yu awakened through the array; these were true members of the Ghost Race.

    "Great King, Holy Mountain has been opened. When shall we enter?"

    "There''s no rush. Most of them are strong practitioners of the Emperor Realm Level, and despite the suppression of the blood moon, they can still exhibit power comparable to a Quasi-Emperor.

    Our entry into the Divine Wilderness Continent must avoid the Heavenly Dao Laws, and currently, our highest cultivation is only at Ninth Rank.

    We cannot clash head-on with them at this moment. Wait until the Feng Clan has opened that law, then it won''t be late for us to enter!"

    In the center of the demonic mist, a deep voice spoke.

    The cultivation of the Ghost Race is greatly different from that of the Human Race.

    When cultivators from the four major races of Ancient Times were born, their physical bodies were already equivalent to the Holy''s Realm of the remaining Wan Clans. Later on, their talents dwindled in the Underworld, gradually becoming closer to the level of the other races.

    However, their Cultivation Realm is still classified according to the levels from Ancient Times.

    Therefore, their reference to Ninth Rank actually corresponds to the Supreme Saint Late Stage for Human Cultivators.

    "We have already waited for tens of thousands of years; there''s no need to hurry at this moment."

    ...

    Qinchuan and the others crossed the rainbow bridge, traversed the vast fog, and after a disorienting spin, they appeared in the midst of boundless and desolate mountain ranges, the area emanating a foul smell.

    Above their heads hung a blood-colored moon high in the sky, casting a crimson glow that added an eerie atmosphere to this world.

    The radiance of this blood moon seemed to carry ancient prohibitions, suppressing everyone present.

    Legend has it that Devil Mountain came into being concurrently with the Divine Wilderness Continent at the beginning of creation. The two worlds influenced and competed with each other, but ultimately, this world lost to the Divine Wilderness Continent, stopping its evolution and eventually becoming an ancient realm of void and desolation.

    Later on, the demon and devil races traveled to the edge of the world and discovered the aura of the blood moon within this desolate ancient realm, which could greatly stimulate the potential of the young born to both races.

    Thus, over countless generations, the two races expended vast amounts of energy and resources to seal off this ancient realm, placing it within the continuous mountain range at the boundary of their territories.

    This led to the later emergence of Devil Mountain.

    Although the aura of the blood moon could greatly stimulate the potential of the demon and devil races, it posed a great oppressive force for the Human Race.

    Upon entering the ancient realm, everyone felt as if countless divine mountains were pressing down on their shoulders, making it difficult to move an inch. Furthermore, the stronger one''s power, the greater the oppression they faced.

    Many formidable Great Emperors, now, could only exert the strength of a Quasi-Emperor.

    "Eh, this ancient realm seems to have escaped the domain of the Heavenly Dao!"

    At this moment, Bai Yunran of the Tianji Sect spoke up, sensing no presence of the Heavenly Dao Laws in this place.

    This ancient realm was born in the same period as the Divine Wilderness, originally having a twin relationship with it. Eventually, it failed to survive, and the Heavenly Dao Laws of the Divine Wilderness naturally couldn''t govern this Earth Realm.

    "Truly, one can no longer sense the laws of the Heavenly Dao here. There''s no need for us to suppress our cultivation levels!"

    The Divine Envoys each investigated and, indeed finding it to be true, joyfully expressed.

    Their true strength far surpassed their current state. The constraints of the Heavenly Dao made them cautious, preventing them from even killing the native Great Emperors on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    This frustration was unbearable, and combined with the increasing pressure of this land, the oppression they faced was even stronger ¨C their strength had even fallen below that of a Quasi-Emperor.

    "No, why can''t I break through!"

    The excited Divine Envoys had originally intended to break through their shackles to return to their strongest state, but they felt as if an inexplicable chain had bound everyone together, preventing the restoration of their cultivation levels.

    "Although this Ancient Realm is not influenced by the Heavenly Dao Laws, within this realm, the Great Emperor is the pinnacle, and it''s impossible to break through to a higher level!" The Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm realized that this Ancient Realm had met an untimely end, only evolving the Dao up to the realm before the Great Emperor.

    The Dao beyond the Great Emperor simply did not exist, so naturally, they could not break through or restore their previous state.

    At this time, Qinchuan had no mind to pay attention to these Divine Envoys.

    "Those three clans are indeed not simple!"

    Qinchuan''s gaze flickered, emitting a strange light. Since gathering outside Fengdu City, he had been closely observing the individuals from the three great Feng clans.

    Upon entering this Ancient Realm, the three did not hesitate at all and each dashed in three different directions.

    Clearly, they had come with a definite purpose!

    "I can''t delay, I must follow and see!" Qinchuan instantly made up his mind.

    The Ghost Race had been plotting for tens of thousands of years, certainly harboring some unspeakable secrets that might involve the entire Divine Wilderness Continent. He could not afford to delay.

    Just as he leaped into the air, prepared to follow one of the individuals from the Feng Clan¡ªthe Great Emperor Feng Hongyi. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Qinchuan, where do you think you''re going!"

    An angry and violent voice exploded like thunder, and countless glittering ice crystals flew towards Qinchuan.

    Jiang Bing had been following behind Qinchuan all this while and now took the initiative to strike.

    "Qinchuan, stop! Hand over the Spiritual Pearl!"

    Simultaneously, several dazzling Divine Skills blossomed like Divine Lotuses, each one suppressing the others as they shot forth.

    Yan Zhu, Su Yun, and other powerful cultivators from the six major sects glanced at each other: "Now is the time!"

    Immediately afterward, Yan Zhu and others rushed towards Li Kaitian.

    Qinchuan grew solemn.

    The Spiritual Pearl was too tempting for the Envoys from the Upper Realm. To think they would become so impatient that they would strike at the entrance of this world!

    "Seeking death!" Qinchuan bellowed, his physical body glowing, as he released more than ten Divine Artifacts.

    "Control!" Qinchuan uttered the magic words, and as the Dao followed his command, a series of Dharma Patterns spread out like ripples through the void, rippling over the Divine Artifacts above his head. The more than ten Divine Artifacts interwove in the void.

    Cultivators from Ancient Times wielded Magical Treasures with incredibly powerful spells. At this moment, these Divine Artifacts seemed to come alive, transforming into ferocious Divine Beasts, baring their fangs and claws. Countless lightning Divine Chains scattered, sweeping through the void and blocking off everyone else.

    "Dammit, that''s my fifteenth brother''s Battle Halberd!" Jiang Bing immediately recognized a very familiar weapon among the many Divine Artifacts!

    "And return my junior brother''s Heavenly Machine Divine Banner; you still claim you didn''t kill my junior brother!" Bai Yunran also spotted among the many Divine Artifacts, that Banner with the Bagua characters swirling with lightning and thunder.

    Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran glared with fiery eyes, wishing they could devour Qinchuan alive.

    "Young Master Qin, it seems you have quite a few people after your life!" Qinghui Holy Maiden commented with a light laugh upon seeing this.

    "I won''t get involved in your grudges. Good luck!" With that, she shot towards the distance of this Ancient Realm.

    Although she was entrusted by Yue Chan to search for the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit, she had no obligation to assist Qinchuan against the numerous Divine Envoys.

    Besides, with so many powerful beings launching an assault, she was powerless to help.

 Chapter 674 - 674: Entanglement

    "Qinchuan, I hope you can survive this!"

    From a distance, the Wu Xin Fairy moved away from the fray and headed toward the central area of the Ancient Realm. Before leaving, she cast a deep look at Qinchuan and spoke.

    "This young master will naturally survive," Qinchuan replied, his gaze intense as he cracked a slight smile.

    He knew that the Wu Xin Fairy''s hope for his survival was not out of kindness but because she deemed it beneath her to join the others in their attack; she wanted to suppress him personally.

    "Let''s move quickly! There might still be some treasures in the central area of our world!"

    Too many Great Emperor-level cultivators had entered, and not everyone wanted to waste time with Qinchuan. Cultivators left the area in a continuous stream.

    Before long, aside from Qinchuan and a few others, only about fifty people remained.

    Apart from Yan Zhu, Su Yun, and others, most were powerful beings from the Divine Realm.

    "Kill!" Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran charged in, their Qi surging like a torrent as they spread their arms and moved toward Qinchuan and the others.

    Atop Qinchuan''s head, the volcanic mouth opened, and a dazzling light burst forth, rivaling the entire blood moon above. Dozens of Divine Artifacts, writhing with light and gleaming with golden brilliance, were expelled from the volcanic mouth.

    Around him floated hundreds of Divine Artifacts, with the might of the Great Dao roaring like thunder, as timeless as magic artifacts from ancient eras.

    Inside his sea of consciousness, the Emperor Soul also completely opened its eyes at that moment, channeling the Imperial Character Spell Decree with all its might.

    "Pff!"

    The activation of the Imperial Character Spell Decree empowered hundreds of Divine Artifacts, a spectacular sight to behold.

    With the formidable power of the Emperor Soul and the motion of Divine Artifacts by the Imperial Character Spell Decree, the force was ineffable.

    He was surrounded by Divine Artifacts, safeguarding his fragile Physical Body and preventing the other powerful cultivators from getting close.

    "How powerful is his Soul, to be able to drive hundreds of Divine Artifacts!"

    The Imperial Character Spell Decree was a technique created by the ancestors of the Human Race in the prehistoric times; they naturally knew its potency.

    It wasn''t difficult to use the Imperial Character Spell Decree to drive weapons and Magical Treasures¡ªmany of the Divine Envoys present could do it. What was difficult was to maneuver and drive multiple Magical Treasures simultaneously.

    For each additional Magical Treasure controlled, the demand on the Soul''s capability would exponentially increase.

    Among all those present, the strongest were Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran, whose Souls had already reached the Heavenly Divine Late Stage level.

    Yet, even they could only maneuver a mere ten Divine Artifacts at the same time.

    Qinchuan, on his own strength, was maneuvering hundreds¡ªthat degree of difficulty had increased by untold folds.

    "Could it be that a Divine Emperor has descended upon us?!"

    The Divine Envoys looked troubled, the thought flashing through their minds.

    "That''s it! It must be a Divine Emperor-level powerhouse!" Jiang Bing realized at that moment.

    They had always regarded Qinchuan''s Cultivation Level as being only within the Holy''s Realm and had initially thought he might be using a Magical Treasure to conceal his true cultivation.

    But now it seemed not so. Rather, Qinchuan''s Cultivation Level was so advanced that it surpassed the range they could probe.

    "To think we''ve actually provoked a Divine Emperor-level powerhouse!"

    At this moment, both Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran looked extremely embarrassed.

    "No wonder, back then in Dongju Continent, more than a dozen forces with hundreds of Divine Envoys couldn''t make it out of the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation!"

    "Inside the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation, once a Divine Emperor powerhouse lifts their restrictions, killing the rest is just a matter of thinking it, right?"

    Such an existence as the Divine Emperor, even within the Divine Realm, is a dominant force, and they had not expected one to personally intervene in the affairs of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "What to do! A Divine Emperor is inviolable in their majesty!"

    Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran exchanged a glance.

    "Let''s go for it! In this ancient realm, everyone''s Realm Cultivation has been suppressed to the same level; even a Divine Emperor can''t activate any Divine Power that surpasses Great Emperor Level. Now is the best time to kill him!" Jiang Bing roared.

    "Since we''ve already provoked a Divine Emperor, our Jiang Family has irreconcilable enmity with Qinchuan. Even if we return to the Divine Realm, there''s no way things will end well. Why not seize this opportunity to kill our opponent?" Moreover, this was a chance to slay a Divine Emperor.

    Above the Divine Realm, they wouldn''t even dare to entertain the thought, but now, the oppression of this ancient realm gave him immense courage.

    If he truly managed to suppress a Divine Emperor here, his name, Jiang Bing, would resound throughout the entire Divine Realm. With that thought, he grew even more excited.

    "Kill!"

    Qinchuan had no idea that although he was only at the Holy''s Realm, he was being treated as a Divine Emperor Level powerhouse.

    Jiang Bing glowed all over, and a bitter, icy wind whirled around him, turning the vast mountain range into a world of frost and ice.

    "Do I still want to participate in suppressing him, given that my Tianji Sect has no significant feud with this Divine Emperor?" Bai Yunran hesitated in that instant.

    He had used an excuse to confront Qinchuan, indeed for the two Spiritual Pearls, but now that he knew the other party was a Divine Emperor, he had to rethink his position.

    "Qinchuan, how dare you provoke me, Zi Tong! Today, I will ensure you are buried here in this ancient realm."

    As he was pondering, a purple figure burst forth from the end of the ancient bridge, with stars filling the sky and purple mists surging upwards. Endless Divine Runes targeted Qinchuan.

    "It''s that madman, Zi Tong!"

    "Nevermind, even if he is a Divine Emperor, his cultivation will be suppressed in this world. With so many powerhouses attacking him, he won''t be able to escape!"

    Bai Yunran''s thoughts flowed like water, and he quickly grasped this point. Instantly, his magic banner waved, and the power of Tianji imbued him. He feared he might be too late, and the Spiritual Pearls would be divided between Zi Tong and Jiang Bing.

    A fierce battle broke out between them, an unparalleled confrontation with Laws tearing and the void trembling.

    There were more than fifty Divine Envoys laying siege to Qinchuan; some were after the Spiritual Pearls, while others sought revenge for their friends and family killed by Qinchuan in a previous battle on an island.

    Fortunately, in this ancient realm, the more powerful a cultivator, the greater the oppression they faced, greatly diminishing the Realm of many Great Emperors.

    Qinchuan himself was, in fact, unaffected.

    His Emperor Soul now operated at full strength, and although lacking Divine Power, his might was still no less than that of Great Emperor powerhouses.

    Thus, he defended against the attacks of numerous Emperor Realm powerhouses single-handedly, wielding an array of Divine Artifacts and activating the Imperial Character Spell Decree.

    "Big brother, should we use the Divine Body?" Ji Huo''er asked at this moment.

    The Divine Body she referred to was the first body of Qinchuan that they had unearthed from a tomb.

    "No need to rush. This ancient realm is incredibly peculiar. Emperor Realm powerhouses experience extreme oppression, while those in the Holy and Great Saint ranks are unaffected," Qinchuan said with a gaze as sharp as torches, speaking softly.

    At the same time.

    Li Kaitian, Yan Zhu, and others were also engaged in a fierce battle.

    Li Kaitian wielded the Spirit Sword, each swing accompanied by thick golden energy fluctuations.

    Holding off six strong cultivators from major sects by himself, he didn''t lose any ground.

    The gap between those with Divine Artifacts and without was too vast!

    This world was filled with lightning, thunder, the Eruption of Earth Fire, and the spreading of Divine Power, becoming a complete battlefield. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Both sides continuously clashed from the entrance of the ancient realm to the Central Area, with Blood Mist and corpses exploding and falling from the sky.

 Chapter 675 - 675: Four Aspects Law

    Qinchuan and Li Kaitian fought as they moved. Even with his supreme Emperor Soul, Qinchuan''s physical body was still too weak; apart from using the Imperial Decree Technique, he barely could activate any other Divine Soul Techniques.

    Even the Qi Sha Qiankun Art couldn''t inflict effective damage on others.

    However, in the face of the overwhelming pursuit, Qinchuan still stood on invincible ground. Hundreds of Divine Artifacts made it impossible for the multitude of strong opponents to get close.

    From the ancient bridge to the end of the mountain range, the battle raged through the continuous mountains to the plains and hillsides, leveling them to the ground and filling in the ravines. Wherever the battlefield went, it was left in utter disarray, resembling a doomsday scene.

    The battle between the two sides had been raging for three days and three nights.

    Li Kaitian was now covered in blood, and he was suffering terribly.

    Even though he had Divine Artifacts, the six adversaries were not any weaker than he was. In the midst of the great battle, he was continuously struck by the opponents, his body riddled with wounds.

    Fortunately, Qinchuan had long ago prepared Divine Pills, which kept him from being defeated.

    "We can''t go on like this; we need to find a way to break out of this fight!"

    Qinchuan stimulated the Divine Artifacts filling the sky, sweeping away the Divine Envoys of the Divine Realm, pondering in his heart.

    His Emperor Soul had not yet fully awakened; after three days and nights of full-force stimulation of hundreds of Divine Artifacts, it was now operating at full capacity, and the Emperor Soul was feeling groggy.

    He felt that by exhausting the Emperor Soul to the extreme this time, it was about to fall back into slumber and start the awakening breakthrough.

    "If the Emperor Soul falls into slumber, I won''t be able to activate so many Divine Artifacts, and then I will have no choice but to use the Divine Corpse," Qinchuan thought to himself.

    This trip to Devil Mountain, he had Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er follow him, so they could activate the body of his first life at a critical moment.

    Now that he had awakened the Innate Viscera, he didn''t need a Great Emperor to maintain his physical body, but his True Spirit would still need the protection of Divine Spirit Fragments once it left the body.

    "Qinchuan, you won''t escape your fate today!"

    Jiang Bing, Zi Tong, and Bai Yunran could tell that the power of the Imperial Decree Technique Qinchuan was using was gradually weakening.

    This battle¡ªa losing one for Qinchuan¡ªwas already determined!

    The three positioned themselves at three different spots, while many other Divine Envoys surrounded him to prevent him from tearing through space and escaping.

    "Could it really be time to use the Divine Corpse?" Qinchuan felt the Emperor Soul weakening more and more, and he saw that it was on the verge of falling into sleep.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, get ready..."

    Just as Qinchuan was about to instruct the two to prepare to assist him, something unexpected happened.

    "Sshhh¡ª"

    At that moment, from the east, south, west, and north, four pitch-black Divine Pillars suddenly rose to the sky, reaching the Nine Heavens.

    Indeed, the four Divine Pillars were of a pure black color, so pure that they were clearly discernible and stark even under the light of the blood moon.

    With the rising of the Divine Pillars, the world began to shake violently, the earth cracked open, the void of the night was torn apart, and the mountain ranges were continuously being crushed and broken apart.

    A veritable vision of the world''s end, indeed.

    "What''s happening!" Everyone stopped fighting, utterly astonished!

    The four Divine Pillars rose like pillars reaching out to the heavens, suddenly rising from the ends of the sky, propping up the firmament.

    "No, this is wrong; the pressure of this world''s laws is intensifying!"

    Bai Yunran, with his perceptive insight into the Heavenly Secrets Dao, was extremely sensitive to the changes in laws¡ª he was the first to detect the anomaly.

    "Can it truly be so!"

    Following Bai Yunran''s warning, everyone became aware of the Laws of Nature, and indeed, they felt the oppressive force above their heads rapidly intensifying, beginning to suppress the realms of the many Great Emperors.

    "What on earth is going on?" The Divine Envoys were shocked and astonished.

    ```

    "It must be the work of those three major clans!" Qinchuan''s heart chilled as he looked around; with his naked eye, he could see that the Cultivation Levels of everyone present were rapidly descending under the terrible suppressive power overhead.

    "Our Realm! It''s fallen to the Supreme Saint Late Stage!"

    Moments ago, these Divine Envoys were suppressed by the blood moon, and most still retained a Cultivation Level around that of a Quasi-Emperor, but as the four demonic pillars rose, their Cultivation Levels plummeted to the Supreme Saint Late Stage in an instant.

    "It''s still falling!" Zi Tong''s stunningly beautiful face was filled with concern as she spoke softly.

    "Supreme Saint Early Stage now!"

    "Our realm is falling too quickly! It must be those four pillars of Law causing the trouble!" An envoy looked up at the four pure Divine Pillars in the void and bellowed furiously.

    "The Four Aspects Law!"

    Qinchuan stared at the four Divine Pillars condensing in the void, and suddenly, something came to him.

    It was said that in ancient times, the Ancient Divine Clan derived the Four Symbols Law based on the four sacred beasts ¨C Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu.

    Later on, through continuous perfection, it evolved into the Bagua and other ways of Heavenly Secrets Dao.

    However, there were also rumors that the Four Symbols Rule of the Divine Clan was not original, but rather derived from a rule of both the divine and devils'' tribes.

    This rule was the Four Aspects Law!

    The Four Aspects Law is one of the most powerful laws of the divine and devils'' dual tribes and had long been lost.

    But this place is the ancient baptismal holy ground of the ancient divine and demonic clans, and it preserves the oldest arrays from ancient times.

    As expected, at this moment, atop the four resplendent pillars of darkness in the void, the wind and clouds changed, and clouds of black demonic Qi began to coalesce.

    As the black clouds changed.

    Above the sky, in the four cardinal directions, towering and majestic ghostly fierce beasts were gradually taking shape.

    Qinchuan recognized that to the east were the four specters, in the west, the nocturnal demon of the waters, to the north was the soaring Li Phoenix, and to the south bellowed the double-headed Bing Feng on the land.

    "It sure is the Four Aspects Law!" declared Qinchuan solemnly.

    The Four Aspects''s demons eclipsed the skies, their demonic Qi overwhelming, each occupying one of the four cardinal directions and looking down upon this ancient realm. Worthy of being Ancient Fierce Beasts, even a glance from their eyes could mesmerize souls; countless Great Emperors among the envoys fell from the void and perished.

    "Boom!" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The beasts from the four directions spat out Essence Qi, and a fog of spirits descended.

    "Damn it, the suppressive power is too strong; our Cultivation Levels are going to fall to the Holy''s Realm!"

    Everyone was dreadfully shocked, mentally noting the bizarre nature of this Devil Mountain ancient realm.

    At this moment, whether it was Jiang Bing, Zi Tong, and Bai Yunran who had come from the Divine Realm, or Li Kaitian, Yan Zhu, and Su Yun who were indigenous Great Emperors, their Cultivation Realms were rapidly sinking.

    Even their souls were being suppressed.

    As the Law descended, a new calamity struck.

    "Hoo¡ª"

    Just then, amid the all-encompassing black mist, a flurry of piercing sounds was heard, and all the powerhouses looked up to the sky.

    "That''s... meteorites falling from the sky!"

    At the same time, everyone''s eyes bulged and they were struck dumb, a wave of fear rising in their hearts.

    From beyond the sky, terrifying balls of fire were hurtling downward rapidly, like falling stars, and a meteor shower began to descend, sweeping over this ancient realm.

    At this moment, even Qinchuan felt his heart go cold.

    "The activation of the Four Aspects Law has provoked celestial phenomena, causing meteorites to fall from the sky!"

    "These meteorites contain the power of the laws of this world; this place is too dangerous, we must leave quickly!"

    He felt that what was falling from the sky were not meteorites but symbols beckoning death.

    ```

 Chapter 676 - 676: Disperse

    Just as the thought arose in Qinchuan''s mind.

    "Boom!"

    A meteorite from the stars tore through space, appearing beside him, and smashed into the ground, creating a huge meteorite crater.

    The tremendous energy pushed him sideways, and the giant shockwave directly chopped through a mountain range.

    At that moment, the bones in his physical body were broken along with his meridians, causing severe injuries.

    "Run fast!"

    Above in the void, meteorites endowed with the Power of Laws continued to fall endlessly.

    The formations of many divine envoys were disrupted by the meteorites from the heavens, revealing a gap.

    Without time to think, Qinchuan swept up Ji Huo''er and the others, and rushed out.

    Qinchuan charged recklessly, breaking free from this realm while he shouted, "Kaitian, make haste, we will regroup at the center of the Ancient Realm!" He and Li Kaitian had been separated by a massive meteor, making it impossible to regroup.

    In the midst of this meteor shower, he was struggling to save himself and had no time to worry about others.

    No sooner had his voice faded, several more groups of falling meteorites struck down, landing precisely amidst the crowd of divine envoys, with ghostly flames and supreme fluctuations spreading everywhere.

    Several of the divine envoys were extremely unlucky, being struck directly and instantly blasted apart, their lives and Dao extinguished.

    Seizing the moment when countless meteorites were falling, Li Kaitian brandished his Divine Artifact, and with an overwhelming force, he pushed Yan Zhu and others away and escaped in a certain direction.

    "Boom!"

    Countless meteors fell again, and Ran Wei from the East Gate Sect was too slow to evade. A meteor the size of a hillock struck him, ending his life in an instant.

    "Run for your lives, these meteorites contain the Power of Laws of this world, endowed with an energy that is unmatched. If you''re struck, you will undoubtedly die."

    In the midst of the chaos, someone shouted loudly.

    "Go! Avoid the Heavenly Punishment first!"

    By that time, Qinchuan had already been fleeing towards the distance, and while Jiang Bing and the others wanted to chase after him, they were blocked by the countless falling meteors.

    "Under the pressure of the Four Aspects Law, not only will our Realms be suppressed, but even our Souls will be greatly restricted. The next time we meet, this Qinchuan will surely be unable to activate so many Divine Artifacts! It will be a breeze to suppress him then," Bai Yunran said fiercely as he watched the direction Qinchuan was escaping.

    He then transmitted to everyone, "For now, avoiding these meteorites is the priority!"

    Subsequently, the many divine envoys and Great Emperors present all activated their movement techniques, scattering in all directions, desperately trying to avoid the deadly rain of Rule Meteorites.

    In that place, chaos ensued in an instant.

    Within this Ancient Realm, everywhere suffered from the bombardment of meteorites.

    It was as if divine punishment had descended from the heavens; the entire Ancient Realm faced its end days, and countless Great Emperors were unable to evade and were directly killed by the impacts.

    Numerous strong individuals, in the last resort, used their Supreme Divine Abilities to dig tens of thousands of miles into the earth, creating an underground space to barely escape this world-ending onslaught.

    The Heavenly Punishment of Rules lasted for a full ten days, with meteorites from the void creating countless fractures on the land, and ferocious Earth Fire spewed out from the cracks, with the red-hot magma erupting and consuming everything.

    The Ancient Realm was completely transformed into a sea of magma and fire.

    Outside Fengdu City.

    The Demonic Qi from Devil Mountain extended ten thousand miles into the outside world. For ten whole days, within a hundred thousand miles of Devil Mountain, ghostly fog and Demonic Qi blot out the sky, plunging the world into darkness, turning everything pitch black, with not a sliver of light to be seen.

    After ten days.

    ```

    As the clouds cleared and the fog dissipated, the Demonic Qi began to retreat, sinking into the deep recesses of the earth.

    Dozens of formidable warriors from the Ghost Race made no rash moves, remaining hidden in the void.

    The first ray of sunlight pierced through the sea of clouds. For the first time in ten days, it broke through the darkness and shone upon the faces of these Ghost Race warriors.

    "Boys, the Four Aspects Rule is fully activated, and those weak ants from the Human Race inside are now easy prey," the leading Ghost Race warrior said excitedly with a high-pitched voice. "Follow me, let''s kill them all, exterminate these lowly ants!"

    In the Ghost Race, that leader''s voice was spirited and filled with excitement.

    "Exterminate them!"

    The morale of these Ghost Race warriors was high, and their spirits were uplifted.

    They had lain dormant in the Divine Wilderness Continent for tens of thousands of years, waiting so long for this day! Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "The humiliation of our race for billions of years starts to be shed from today. From now on, we will be able to leave this filthy Underworld and return to our ancestral lands!"

    Once again, the leading Ghost Race warrior shouted loudly, stirring up a surge among the dozens of Ghost Race warriors: "Return to our ancestral lands! Return to our ancestral lands!"

    ...

    Within the ancient realm of Devil Mountain,

    Within the heart of an unnamed mountain range,

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were seated cross-legged, both looking divine. Red flame runes emerged around Ji Huo''er, dazzlingly beautiful. Ling Xian''er was enveloped in white mystical fog, resembling an immortal.

    The aura emanating from both of them was steadily climbing.

    Ten days earlier, alongside Qinchuan, they had broken through the assault led by Jiang Bing, but they were unable to ensure their own safety when the meteor wiped the world out, not even Qinchuan.

    The two got separated from Qinchuan.

    Fortunately, both possessed Fox Clan Divine Skills and had an extraordinarily keen sense of danger, which allowed them to hide in the heart of this mountain range under the barrage of the Law''s attack, narrowly escaping disaster.

    After entering this place, they surprisingly found that the Divine Spirit Fragment in their glabella began to spin rapidly.

    Both calmed their minds and started to comprehend.

    Unbeknownst to them, it was the Divine Spirit Fragment sensing the presence of the Demon and Ghost Races lingering in this world and spontaneously exuding Divinity to protect their heirs.

    Not missing this opportunity, they, fueled by the burst of Divinity, began to comprehend the Dao Magic and successfully made a breakthrough.

    Having already advanced to the early stage of Dragon Transformation Realm during their time on Mount Sumeru, then further elevated after Qinchuan''s teachings to the intermediate stage of Dragon Transformation Realm.

    Now, with the explosion of Divinity, they reaped huge benefits and surprisingly skipped the late stage of Dragon Transformation Realm, directly entering the Holy''s Realm.

    "Sister, why do I feel like my Cultivation Level has peaked!" Ji Huo''er opened her eyes in astonishment after her successful breakthrough into the Holy''s Realm.

    She had a strange feeling after her breakthrough as if she had reached the ceiling of her Cultivation Level in this lifetime and would remain in the Holy''s Realm, with no further progress in sight.

    "I''m the same. It seems that the Holy''s Realm is the end of the line for my cultivation!" Ling Xian''er, with eyes like shimmering pools, her figure graceful, spoke softly.

    "Not quite," Ling Xian''er''s thoughts flowed like water as she suddenly remembered something, "In the chaos of our separation, I recall the Young Master saying that the four pillars called by the Demon Race are ''Four Aspects Law''s Pillars'', under which, except for the Demon and Ghost Races of Ancient Times, everyone''s Cultivation Level would be drastically compressed to the early stage of Holy''s Realm, which is also the Cultivation Level of an infant from the Demon and Ghost Races."

    "So, it must be because of the influence of the Law. The Holy''s Realm is the shackle of this world. Now that we''ve achieved status as Holy, naturally, we cannot break through any further," Ling Xian''er continued ponderously.

    "That makes sense. How could I possibly be stuck in the Holy''s Realm? It was just a false alarm!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed, patting her chest, still feeling shaken.

    If her Cultivation Level was to stop at the Holy''s Realm for the rest of her life, it would be a hundred times more terrifying than the danger she faced ten days ago.

    She would rather be struck dead by a meteor.

    ```

 Chapter 677 - 677: The Wound of a Deity

    In a mountainous gorge within the Ancient Realm, there lies a bottomless Demon Pool.

    The waters of this pool had long turned fiery red, as the Heavenly Fire from the meteorites raged within the Demon Pool, and the surrounding magma poured into the pool, completely enveloping the area above it.

    And deep beneath the Demon Pool.

    Qinchuan looked up at the scorching lava overhead, and found himself in a dilemma.

    He had been driven to a dead end by the Law Meteorites and had dived into this Demon Pool.

    But the scale of those meteorites exceeded his imagination. For ten consecutive days, the entire Ancient Realm was subjected to a meteor shower.

    He had no choice but to keep diving deeper into the Demon Pool.

    What he hadn''t expected was that the earth, shattered by the meteorites, caused the underground magma to flow out, and eventually pour into the Demon Pool.

    Ordinary people were blocked by the magma from going further down.

    Yet now, he was trapped below by a thick layer of magma.

    "Originally, I dived down about a hundred thousand zhang, and now I''ve only ascended half the distance and have encountered the layer of lava. This means that the distance of fifty thousand zhang above is covered with this magma!"

    "A layer of magma fifty thousand zhang thick, with the temperature and energy at the central area being absurdly high, and this magma also carries a dense Power of Laws, with my current Physical Body, I definitely can''t pass through it!"

    Qinchuan knew that although his Physical Body had far surpassed those of the same rank of Saint Experts, a layer of magma fifty thousand zhang thick would completely melt him. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Afterwards, Qinchuan wanted to use a supreme method to smash out a cave from the stone wall of the Demon Pool so that he could bypass the magma layer above him.

    Although it would take more time, it was still a viable route.

    However, when his Divine Skills struck the stone wall, a fleeting nether-blue light flickered on the wall and ripples emanated, dissolving most of his Divine Skill energy.

    "My Divine Skills actually can''t destroy the stone wall of this Demon Pool."

    Qinchuan refused to believe it and once again drew out the Chi Yue Spear.

    "Long Spear, Heaven Breakthrough!"

    A Divine Skill capable of annihilating a Supreme Saint Expert struck the stone wall, and the wall only rippled once again.

    Even, not a single mark was left behind.

    "As expected of the forbidden land of the Ancient Ghost Clan, it seems I must find another way out!" Qinchuan gave up the idea of trying to break through to the surface from here.

    Since the routes above and through the mountain were inaccessible, Qinchuan began to dive deeper following the direction of the pool.

    Although he had now delved tens of thousands of zhang beneath the Demon Pool, there were still faint glimmers of light in the water.

    They came from some of the Laws flickering above the stone walls of the Demon Pool nearby, and it was these Powers of Laws that had prevented him from destroying the place.

    At the bottom of the Abyss, other than the nether-blue light of the Array, there were no signs of life, only dead water.

    He didn''t know how long he had dived downward when suddenly, Qinchuan felt a current below him.

    "That''s an underground stream!"

    Qinchuan was overjoyed.

    Since there was an underlying current here, it indicated the presence of fresh water, and if he followed the current, he would inevitably return to the surface.

    Qinchuan continued to dive, and soon, he felt a strong surging assault from his right side.

    He had reached the middle of the current.

    At that moment, Qinchuan held his breath, focused, and his body lit up as he progressed with the direction of the current.

    As he left the bottom of the Demon Pool with the current, the originally flickering nether-blue light gradually disappeared, and the world plunged into darkness.

    "Could it be that there are no more Law Prohibitions in this place?!" Qinchuan thought, while swinging his Chi Yue Spear, summoning a thunder dragon that roared out in the water.

    "Crack!" The thunder dragon struck the surrounding walls and was instantly extinguished.

    "Indeed, there is still an inexplicable Power of Laws!"

    Qinchuan grew stern, opened his Innate Pupils, and immediately took in the environment around him.

    He only saw that the surrounding stone walls seemed like bewitched iron, completely dark, the ultimate black, absorbing all the light sources and Dharma Patterns in the world. Even the lightning generated by Qinchuan''s long spear was absorbed by this bewitched black iron.

    If it hadn''t been for Qinchuan awakening the Innate Pupils, he would never have been able to see these sights clearly.

    "Bad news! I''ve entered an ancient array!

    Qinchuan felt a shock in his heart as he suddenly realized.

    These terrifying Formation Patterns blocked the way out for anyone caught within the array.

    Qinchuan turned to look behind him.

    Sure enough, the stone wall behind him had turned into one of bewitched gold.

    There was no turning back!

    Unknowingly, he had entered a place of no escape.

    This was a Prohibition Array left by the clans of Ancient Times, and anyone who fell into it would undoubtedly find it difficult to escape.

    "Never mind, we''ll cross the bridge when we get there!" Qinchuan quickly recovered from his brief stupor, "Great peril often heralds great opportunity!"

    He continued to move forward, following the dark flow.

    After an unknown amount of time, Qinchuan saw a giant cage hanging in the water ahead of him.

    It was a cage forged from ancient bronze material, covered with mysterious Runes, and extraordinarily eerie.

    At each of the eight corners of the bronze cage, hung a lantern emitting a ghostly light like that of Netherworld prison fire.

    These soul lamps had been lit for who knows how many years, their glow now extremely dim, so much so that even the center of the cage could not be illuminated.

    However, with his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan had already clearly seen what was inside the cage.

    Inside the bronze cage, a strange person with a serpent''s body and human head was imprisoned.

    The serpent''s body coiled and floated in the void of the bronze cage, seemingly very afraid of touching the bronze cage and soul lamps, revealing a man''s face in the center, calm and serene.

    There was not a trace of aura emanating from him, he must have been long dead!

    And yet, even as a corpse, he exuded an immensely overwhelming pressure at all times.

    This made Qinchuan''s skin crawl, as if he was being pricked by needles.

    "Could this be... an ancient god?!"

    Qinchuan was shocked in his heart.

    Who else could be suppressed by both the Ancient Divine Clan and the Demon Race, if not someone from the Divine Race or Demon Race?

    "A Divine Body of the Ancient Divine Clan!" Qinchuan swallowed, for the body of a deity, this was a treasure indeed.

    The hearts of the ancient deities of the Divine and Demon Races were already extremely rare.

    Qinchuan had previously searched for lifetimes, only to find a heart from an ordinary member of the Demon Race.

    And here, a complete divine body from an ancient god was preserved! It greatly moved him.

    The bronze cage was just hanging there in the distance, and Qinchuan followed the dark flow downward.

    He did not approach the bronze cage.

    Even a strong being like an ancient god, floating in the cage before death, was very afraid of the bronze cage, and Qinchuan was certain that if he got anywhere near those bronze cages, he would surely perish.

    Not much farther on, Qinchuan saw another cage identical to the first.

    This bronze cage in the center imprisoned a godlike figure with silver hair, presenting a "big" character in the middle of the cage, as if wanting to howl up to the heavens.

    It was evident that this deity was roaring in rage before the end, as if trying to resist.

    "It seems that this place was where the Ancient Ghost and Demon Clans imprisoned offending deities!"

    Qinchuan thoughtfully continued to move forward, his heart uneasy.

    Along the way, he saw the corpses of several deities one after another, which left him deeply shaken.

    And before long, the scene that suddenly appeared ahead made Qinchuan utterly astonished.

    "That is..."

 Chapter 678 - 678: Mysterious Palace

    "What is that..."

    "Heavens, that is actually a peacock!"

    Qinchuan was agape, staring at the corpse in the cage ahead that was unmistakably a lofty peacock.

    The peacock is a descendant of the phoenix, an ancient fierce beast and devil of the higher realms.

    In the ancient world, the phoenix was known as a grand fierce beast and a divine beast simultaneously. But, an undeniable fact is that the phoenix was an entity that devoured both demons and devils.

    Even the Red Luan, with only a very scant portion of the Phoenix Bloodline in its body, now takes pleasure in devouring Divine Demon Fragments.

    Its direct descendant, the peacock, surpasses the phoenix not only in devouring demons and devils but also in not sparing gods and spirits, voraciously consuming all that exists in heaven and earth.

    "In ancient texts, there is little mention of peacocks, aside from their devouring nature. Nobody knows their whereabouts, and who would have thought they would end up imprisoned beneath the Devil Mountain in the ancient realm!"

    Qinchuan sighed deeply.

    The peacock''s wings soared and its tail fanned out, and even imprisoned deep in the abyss, it could not conceal its divinity and radiance; it was unspeakably beautiful.

    It seemed like a declaration to the world that one day, the peacock would reemerge among the people.

    "Unfortunately, even deities ultimately cannot withstand the erosion of time. In the end, their lifespans exhausted, they fall and perish in the depths of the earth, never to return to Divine Wilderness."

    "I wonder what other divine creatures or fierce beasts have been imprisoned in this place?"

    At this moment, Qinchuan became even more cautious.

    If the peacock, a non-ordinary deity, had met its end here, it was a strong indication of the peril of this place.

    As he continued forward, Qinchuan saw that the number of cages hanging around had increased, with the imprisoned divine beings densely packed in this area.

    Some of these deities had dragon bodies and human heads, some resembled Great Rocs soaring with outspread wings, and there were even Pureblood Divine Dragons. Of course, most were in human form.

    All of them died here, unresigned to their fate.

    "How terrible the war between the demon-devil tribes and the god-spirit tribes must have been, to have had so many deities captured and perish in this place!"

    Though only their corpses remained, the terrifying aura still suppressed everything in the vicinity. At that moment, Qinchuan felt like an ant peering up at a Divine Peak, a tiny creature amidst the vast ocean, utterly insignificant.

    "What a pity, if I could obtain the corpse of a deity to temper the Innate Body, it would be infinitely useful."

    As he moved along following the undercurrent, controlling his body to navigate around these terrifying cages, Qinchuan felt regret.

    In the end, reason overcame greed, and he bypassed the thick array of cages.

    Suddenly, the undercurrent ahead slowed down.

    Underwater, Qinchuan moved forward and before long, he saw a light.

    "Eh! We are still deep underground, far from the surface. How can there be light?"

    Curious, Qinchuan swiftly moved through the water.

    "It''s an opening!"

    Qinchuan arrived at the flickering light and saw a small opening, just large enough to allow a single person to pass through.

    Without hesitation, he slipped through the opening.

    There was a strange prohibition at the mouth of the cave, preventing the water from flowing in.

    Qinchuan was underwater, his Divine Power greatly suppressed. His clothes were washed away in a burst of current. He retrieved a clean set of spiritual robes from his Storage Space to change into before carefully observing the space around him.

    He saw that he was in a crystalline and lustrous secret room. The walls of the entire room rippled with water, a place entirely enveloped by flowing water.

    Leaving the secret room, ahead was a path shimmering with silver light, another corridor formed of flowing water, its brilliance cutting through the dim and gloomy environment.

    "It seems we''re approaching the center of the formation!"

    Qinchuan pondered quietly in his heart.

    Such affairs of ancient times were too distant; many details no longer had records. He also did not know what kind of formation this mysterious array beneath the Ancient Realm was.

    But once a formation is laid, countless changes would not alter its essence; he could roughly feel that he was getting close to the central area of the formation.

    "Beneath this formation, perhaps there''s some horrific existence being suppressed!"

    This gleaming waterway wound its way tortuously, and after Qinchuan had walked for almost several days, he finally arrived before a palace.

    Atop the palace stood a statue of a Demon God, forged from Black Luminous Immortal Gold.

    This Great Devil had a humanoid form, but two horns grew atop its head, and in the middle of its forehead, a third eye had split open. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Its towering and majestic body was immensely large, with one hand holding a Sky-opening Giant Axe that seemed to surge towards the heavens, as if to split the very sky.

    The other hand was stretched out with a clenched fist, and from between the gaps of its fingers, streamed five different colored divine belts.

    Qinchuan braced himself; these five rays of light corresponded to the metal, wood, water, fire, and earth elements.

    The water element divine belt that had led Qinchuan here originated from this very fist.

    Qinchuan recalled his journey, from entering the Demon Pool and following the path of water to this place, which all centered around the water element, so it seemed that this ancient formation under the Ancient Realm was based on the Five Elements.

    The Five Elements are the fundamental elements that make up the Divine Wilderness Continent, so it was not strange for the devil and ghost races to utilize the Five Elements.

    "Apart from the path I took, it seems there are four other passageways leading to this place!" Qinchuan thought to himself.

    The area was eerily empty; Qinchuan could not see a single person. He checked outside the palace for a while and found no dangers, but also no opportunities.

    Only then did he push open the door made of Black Luminous Immortal Gold and walked inside.

    "Hiss¡ª"

    Once Qinchuan entered the palace, he couldn''t help but hiss long and loud.

    A blast of scorching air rushed towards him, as if intending to melt him on the spot.

    In the center of the palace blazed an incredibly brilliant flame, so dazzingly resplendent that the scene within was obscured.

    Even when he opened his Innate Pupils, he could only see a dim shadow with outstretched wings, radiating an undying brilliance, yet he could not discern its true form.

    "Could it be that what''s suppressed inside is..."

    Qinchuan''s heart surged with astonishment. Among the ancient divine creatures and fierce beasts, few possessed a pure Fire Attribute.

    Furthermore, the deity within the flames had been dead for countless eons; over a hundred million years had passed, yet this flame remained unextinguished, likely one of those few mentioned in legends.

    At that instant, Qinchuan channeled his mana, forming a thick Spiritual Energy Shield around himself as he made his way towards the central area of the palace.

    As he approached the center, the heat in the air grew more suffocating, piercing through his Spiritual Energy Shield; his skin began to crack and even emitted a scent like that of cooking flesh.

    Finally, he reached the central area of the divine flames.

    "Break for me!"

    Qinchuan bellowed.

    His Innate Pupils operated at their peak, and even the slumbering Emperor Soul seemed to sense something, releasing a force of karma.

    In that moment, his Innate Pupils emanated golden light, his eyes bloodshot. He stood like a divine demon, in extreme confrontation with the godly flame that had burned for billions of years, undying.

    At this time, he also finally saw clearly the deity in the center of the flames.

    "It''s actually that!" Qinchuan couldn''t help but cry out in shock at that moment.

 Chapter 679 - 679: Undying Phoenix

    ```

    "This is actually a phoenix, an undying bird!"

    Qinchuan could clearly see the shadow in the center of the burning divine flame, which was indeed a resounding phoenix, undying and immutable.

    The phoenix is not one of the first generation of divine beasts from the dawn of creation, but it is even more fearsome than the host of divine beasts.

    It was born from the Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Symbols divine beasts.

    According to the legends, in the ancient world, the Vermilion Bird once fought a tremendous battle against the strong of the Ghost Race atop the sky-reaching mountains and was besieged by the ten great Netherworld''s Yama Emperors of the Kaitian era, finally perishing at the foot of those lofty mountains.

    But.

    Surrounded by countless Ghost Emperors, a trace of the Vermilion Bird''s flesh and blood managed to remain, and after three years at the foot of the sky-reaching mountains, the Vermilion Bird was reborn in the endless fiery earth magma.

    In the countless years that followed, the Vermilion Bird comprehended the method of rebirth from the flame, with the undying phoenix being a spiritual form condensed from this.

    Now, this spiritual form of the Vermilion Bird was actually being suppressed under this palace.

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but sigh.

    Renowned as undying, the undying phoenix, after being refined by the endless river of years, had also perished.

    "Within these divine flames, what is preserved must be the soul essence of the phoenix. If one could obtain its legacy..."

    Qinchuan''s eyes blazed with fervor as he gazed at the ethereal shadow in the center of the divine flame.

    But he immediately suppressed this thought.

    "What a pity, the divine flame emanated by this soul essence is too terrifying."

    Qinchuan understood all too well that although he had now reached the center of the divine flame, compared to the entire great hall area, he had traversed less than one percent.

    The remaining area contained undoubtedly formidable restrictions and arrays.

    Even without prohibitory arrays suppressing it, he felt he had already reached his limit. If he were to forcefully break through further inside, his physical body would not withstand the roasting of the divine flame and completely disintegrate.

    "What a pity! What a pity!"

    Qinchuan had missed numerous divine physical bodies in the outside world, and he felt somewhat regretful, but now he watched helplessly as the soul of the undying phoenix was right before his eyes, yet he was unable to absorb it, which caused him immense pain.

    "If my innate body were to fuse with the soul of the undying phoenix, my physical body''s recovery ability would probably be not inferior to those of the Ancient Divine Clan, right?"

    Qinchuan pondered thoughtfully in his heart.

    "Let it be, I''ll return to this place after I achieve the status of a Divine Emperor!"

    Qinchuan made up his mind; for now, his physical strength was merely at the Saint level, insufficient to take on this immense opportunity. He could only wait until he grew stronger in the future to come back.

    Just as Qinchuan was preparing to continue exploring the great hall for other possible fortunes, a faint sound suddenly emanated from one side of the hall.

    "Someone''s coming!"

    Qinchuan''s heart stirred.

    "In this endless abyss, deep beneath the ground, someone has actually found their way here. Could it be them?"

    Immediately, Qinchuan surveyed the surroundings and saw a giant demon bell above the great hall.

    Without hesitation, Qinchuan moved, flying atop the demon bell, inhaling and exhaling, his physical body concealed within the void.

    With a "creak," four figures walked through the door emitting a blue glow.

    "It''s really them!" Qinchuan saw clearly who the newcomers were and muttered to himself.

    "This young master said it; the three major families of Evil Gu, Wind, and Feng could not have entered this place with just three people, how could they activate the Four Aspects Law? It turned out these rats have been making trouble within!"

    Below the great hall.

    ```

    The ones who entered were none other than the emperors of the three great Evil Family, Er Rengu, Gu Changtian, and Feng Hongyi.

    These individuals, originally possessing the divine power of emperors, now only had the cultivation level of the Holy Realm Early Stage due to being under the influence of the Ancient Realm''s Four Aspects Law.

    Besides the three of them, the remaining figure was enshrouded in a black robe, radiating a strong aura that could be smelled from afar, an unpleasant odor unmistakably belonging to the Netherworld Hall.

    Initially, the Burning Heaven Sect and the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had the presence of Netherworld Hall, but the Burning Heaven Sect was saved by Qinchuan, while the Mend Heaven Sect''s Holy Maiden in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb was driven back to the Upper Realm by oneself. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Afterwards, the Netherworld Hall vanished without a trace. He had been wondering why they, who insisted on exacting revenge, seemed to calm down after he foiled their plans twice. It turned out they were entangled with the Ghost Race, and these old Netherworld Hall beings dared not be too conspicuous.

    "No wonder, these remnants of the Netherworld Hall could rise once more, there''s the support of the Ghost Race behind them!"

    Seeing these individuals together, Qinchuan also understood why the Netherworld Hall was able to return to the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Fifty thousand years ago, Qinchuan and the Netherworld Hall had sworn enmity with each other, erupting into a heaven-shaking great war in the Divine Realm. In the end, Qinchuan annihilated all the mighty ones of the Netherworld Hall, and even the ordinary disciples were all killed.

    However, one person''s capabilities are limited. Back then, some powerful individuals managed to escape into the Underworld, barely surviving.

    "Hmph, I want to see what are you conspiring by joining together?"

    Without showing any expression, Qinchuan watched the four people in the center and silently mused.

    "Hiss!"

    "Such a terrifying Divine Flame!" As soon as the four entered, Er Rengu couldn''t help but speak out.

    "As expected of the Undying Bird, even after death for eons, the Divine Fire still burns fiercely." Feng Hongyi let out a continuous surge of aura, using Spiritual Energy to counter the Undying Bird''s flame''s engulfment, and exclaimed in amazement.

    "These people have actually come for the Undying Bird!"

    Qinchuan''s eyebrows raised in surprise; with his Innate Pupils, it took him considerable effort to make out that at the heart of the Divine Flame was the Undying Bird.

    These individuals knew that the Divine Flame was emitted by the Undying Bird the moment they entered the Demon Palace, indicating they came for the Undying Bird.

    "Elder Ye, quickly bring out the Absolute Death Calming Fire Pearl, the flames are about to incinerate me!"

    At that moment, the Evil Family emperor called Er Rengu spoke to the ill-smelling elder of the Netherworld Hall.

    "Absolute Death Calming Fire Pearl?!"

    "These individuals actually possess the Saint Level magical treasure of the Ghost Race!"

    Qinchuan was surprised once again, finding it hard to believe.

    After the opening of the Divine Wilderness Continent in ancient times, the first batch of objects that came into being were tainted with the chaos qi of heaven and earth, becoming supreme sacred objects.

    However, those sacred objects were controlled by the four major clans at that time.

    Following the unparalleled great war and the extinction of the three ancient clans, with the Ghost Race sealed in the Underworld, these supreme magical treasures and sacred objects were almost all lost.

    Only within the Ghost Race were the Absolute Death Calming Fire Pearl and the Heavenly Green Calming Water Pearl still possessed.

    From the names of these two water and fire pearls alone, it is clear that they do not possess combat power, but they have some other wondrous uses.

    The Absolute Death Calming Fire Pearl was born from the flames that leaked during the opening of the world and can shield the Strange fires of the world.

    The Heavenly Green Calming Water Pearl, on the other hand, was nurtured in off-water, having the ability to remain invulnerable to all waters.

    Qinchuan had long coveted these two pearls.

    Back when he traversed the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, searching for various Heavenly Treasures Materials, he would often enter dangerous regions with True Water and True Fire. If he possessed these two Sacred Pearls, they would greatly assist him in his treasure hunting.

    However, these two pearls were regarded as more precious than life itself by the Ghost Race.

    In his second life, Qinchuan came into conflict with the strong of the Underworld. He invaded the Underworld and pressured the Ghost Race strongmen to bow their heads.

    He once wanted to demand these two Sacred objects for a look, but those Ghost Race strongmen preferred death over submission, choosing to be cast into endless purgatory rather than compromise.

    It was then he gave up on the idea.

 Chapter 680 - 680: Competing for the Fixed Fire Pearl

    "It seems that the people of the Ghost Race must be plotting some great conspiracy; otherwise, they wouldn''t have entrusted this Absolute Death Fire-Defining Bead to these Human Cultivators,"

    Qinchuan pondered secretly in his heart.

    "To make the Ghost Race willingly utilize and hand over such a sacred artifact, could it be that this involves the entire species of the Ghost Race, could it possibly be..."

    Suddenly, Qinchuan thought of a possibility.

    At this thought, the voices of the three people below rose again, and he withdrew his thoughts, looking once more towards the center of the hall.

    The cultivator of the Netherworld Hall, referred to as Elder Ye, looked at the three people, Er Rengu, Feng, and Gu.

    "Good!"

    Elder Ye first nodded his head, then a gleam of spiritual light twinkled in his hand.

    The next moment, a fiery red Liu Li bead appeared in his hands.

    As soon as he took out this fiery red Fire-Defining Liu Li Bead, a thin barrier formed around his body within a radius of three zhang.

    Runic inscriptions surged on the barrier, and its ancient Dharma Pattern aura was different from all the Magical Treasure auras Qinchuan had seen before.

    This mysterious barrier completely blocked out the aura emanating from the soul of the Undying Phoenix.

    "Worthy of being a sacred artifact left behind by Kaitian, it can completely isolate even the flames of the Undying Phoenix''s soul!"

    Qinchuan mused secretly, as it was also his first time seeing this fabled Fire-Defining Bead.

    And at this moment, an unexpected change occurred.

    Er Rengu suddenly moved, his hand shining with brilliant Divine Skills, and a giant skull head condensed out of thin air, bearing down towards the top of Elder Ye''s head.

    Er Rengu attacked Elder Ye with the swiftness of lightning, intending a sneak attack.

    But it seemed Elder Ye was well-prepared.

    "Pfft!" He held the Fire-Defining Bead in one hand and spread the fingers of his other hand wide, a crystal-clear Palm Imprint condensed and shattered Er Rengu''s Divine Skill.

    Afterward, Elder Ye leaped into the air, and a torrential stream of Demonic Qi burst forth from his mouth, sweeping toward Er Rengu, Feng Hongyi, and Gu Changtian.

    The Demonic Qi surged to the skies, and Elder Ye''s move instantaneously pushed the three individuals beyond the protective range of the Absolute Death Fire-Defining Bead.

    "How could this old man not be aware of the thoughts in your hearts!" Elder Ye said with a mocking smile curling up at the corner of his mouth.

    In that brief instant earlier, Er Rengu had made his move, seeking to snatch the Fire-Defining Bead from Elder Ye''s hands and monopolize the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix.

    However, within the scene, all four individuals present harbored this thought, all intending to monopolize the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix.

    Er Rengu was fast and took the initiative to strike.

    But as everyone was on guard, he naturally didn''t gain any advantage. Instead, it allowed Elder Ye to respond swiftly, using Divine Skills to force the three out of the barrier of the Fire-Defining Bead.

    The three were forced out of the range of the bead; their skin burst open, and their bodies began to melt.

    "Gu Changtian, Feng Hongyi, let''s join forces to suppress this neither human nor ghost creep, and we three will absorb the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix together!"

    Er Rengu, knowing they wouldn''t last long under the flames of the Undying Phoenix''s soul, made the proposal at this moment.

    "Very well! I also don''t fancy the idea of the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence falling into the hands of a person who disgusts me just by smelling them," Gu Changtian said, his eyes sharp and flickering with a ruthless light.

    As for Er Rengu''s suggestion of the three of them sharing the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence, he obviously didn''t believe it. However, eliminating an outsider first, and then having the three of them contend for it, was also in line with his intention.

    "You two, be careful. Stop him at the periphery of this divine flame. Don''t let him enter the center with the Fire-Defining Bead, or we will have no way to deal with him," Feng Hongyi also stepped forward at this time, indicating agreement with Er Rengu''s proposal.

    The three of them formed an Array formation, trapping Elder Ye within a confined space.

    "Then we''ll see if you have the ability to do so!"

    Elder Ye, trapped by the three, remained calm. His aura roiled about him as he pushed out with both condensed palms.

    Both parties practiced the art of Ghost Demon Evil Qi, and the moment they engaged, a cloud of demonic qi enveloped the entire hall.

    The four of them clashed at the edge of the hall, emitting thunderous, muffled sounds. Elder Ye, facing three opponents alone, stood tall and unyielding, holding his ground without falling behind.

    "Suppress!" Elder Ye expelled a bundle of essence qi from his mouth, and the colorless Art of the Divine Soul suddenly burst forth.

    This was precisely Netherworld Hall''s Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, the Hundred Refinements Divine Art.

    "Hmm!"

    The three had not expected Elder Ye to resort to Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques; caught off guard, they were affected and their figures momentarily frozen.

    But these three were no ordinary foes; even as their souls struggled to break free, their physical bodies instinctively and subconsciously performed a backward instant shift, narrowly evading Elder Ye''s palm force attack in the blink of an eye.

    "Swoosh!"

    Just then, a sound of ripping through the air suddenly erupted, its crisp resonance akin to a life-claiming talisman.

    An azure spirit arrow pierced through the void, flying into the hall.

    "Bang!"

    This spirit arrow penetrated Gu Changtian''s chest, his body blooming like a blood lotus in the void, collapsing thoroughly, meeting his demise.

    Though the spirit arrow was swift, had Gu Changtian''s soul been clear, it surely would not have struck him.

    However, Gu Changtian was bound by Elder Ye''s Art of the Divine Soul, and in the end, he did not avoid it.

    "She actually came too!"

    Qinchuan looked towards the outside of the hall, where the resplendent figure of Wu Xin Fairy was stepping through the air, her feet creating lotuses, slowly approaching the hall.

    With the fall of Gu Changtian, the three stood separated.

    "Wu Xin Fairy, I didn''t expect you to have found this place!" Elder Ye said coldly to Wu Xin.

    "The Soul Essence of the Undying Bird is too precious to miss," replied Wu Xin Fairy nonchalantly, holding the Spirit Bow.

    "Oh? I didn''t expect you knew about the Soul Essence of the Undying Bird as well," commented Er Rengu, his voice steady yet betrayed a hint of puzzlement. They had learned of the location of the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence from the Ghost Race Cultivators; how had Wu Xin come to know of it?

    On the other hand, Qinchuan thought to himself, "The existence behind Wu Xin is incredibly mysterious; it''s not surprising she knows some ancient secrets."

    "Otherwise, what did you think, I was so concerned about the pair of keys that Mo Yu hid away for?" Wu Xin Fairy said calmly. She had always maintained this demeanor, unruffled by anything, tranquil and indifferent, only concerned with killing to achieve her ends.

    "It seems seizing the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence has been part of your plan for a long time," said Elder Ye icily.

    "Enough talk; hand over the Fire Stabilizing Bead in your possession, and I''ll spare your life. Otherwise, the next arrow will pierce through your head!"

    "Hmph, we''ll see if your arrows are sharp enough!" Elder Ye retorted with a sidelong glance. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Speaking, Elder Ye''s arm turned dark and emitted surging demon light that continued to spread upward, runes flickering on his arm, resonating with clanging sounds.

    "Netherworld Demon Hand!"

    Elder Ye swung his arm with thunderous fist shadows, aggressively bombarding the approaching Wu Xin Fairy.

    "This old fellow, he clearly still had some tricks up his sleeve!" Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi exchanged glances, both sensing the terrifying energy emanating from that divine power.

    "Break!"

    Wu Xin Fairy pulled the bowstring, and countless azure spirit arrows converged in the void.

    Arrows fell like a curtain of rain, creating lightning in the void, turning the region into a realm of thunder seas and arrow rain.

 Chapter 681 - 681: Fierce Battle

    "Pu, pu, pu..."

    Numerous spirit arrows continuously struck Elder Ye''s arms in the dense space of the great hall.

    Before long, Elder Ye violently spat out a mouthful of demon blood and his whole body flew backward.

    The two exchanged blows, and after just three clashes, Elder Ye actually ended up defeated.

    "What, she''s actually this terrifying?"

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi exchanged a glance, each seeing deep wariness in the other''s eyes.

    Both of them had been working for the Ghost Race and had always adhered to the principle of keeping a low profile, so they mostly engaged in quiet cultivation within their clan and rarely ventured out, unaware of Wu Xin''s combat strength.

    Seeing Wu Xin repel Elder Ye in such a short time now left them utterly shocked.

    "Er Rengu, Feng Hongyi, let''s join forces and suppress this woman. The three of us will share the soul essence of the Undying Phoenix!"

    Elder Ye spat out a mouthful of demon blood. Although his injuries were not very serious, the brief exchange had made him aware of the gap between himself and Fairy Wu Xin, and now he spoke in a low voice.

    "You must swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao and absolutely refrain from any trickery!"

    Feng Hongyi said in a deep voice.

    The original plan for the three, Er Rengu, Gu Changtian, and Feng Hongyi, was to join forces to kill Elder Ye and then compete for the Settled Fire Pearl.

    Originally, the three together could barely handle Elder Ye, but now with Gu Changtian dead, their strength was even more diminished.

    They no longer had the power to monopolize the soul of the Undying Phoenix, thus they were not overly resistant to Elder Ye''s proposal.

    Elder Ye hesitated only briefly, as he now witnessed Fairy Wu Xin once again drawing the bow and aiming at him.

    The spirit arrow emitted a golden divine light, resembling a golden sun rising in the void, which made his heart pound violently.

    "A dangerous aura!"

    "Fine! I hereby swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao. As long as you two join me in suppressing this woman, I will not break my promise, and the three of us will divide the soul essence of the Undying Phoenix equally. Should I break this vow, I will surely suffer the backlash of the Heavenly Dao!"

    Elder Ye, unlike Er Rengu and the others who knew nothing of Wu Xin''s combat abilities, had personally witnessed countless powerful beings enter the Bronze Tower in the Immortal Platform Secret Realm, yet in the end, only she emerged.

    Thus, he promptly made his oath to the Heavenly Dao.

    With a thunderous aura of rules spreading, the oath under the heavens took effect, and their once-fractured alliance was formed anew.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi leaped out, pressing in on Wu Xin, the great hall once again filled with black demonic qi.

    The two sides engaged in combat once more.

    "Boom!"

    Er Rengu exhaled a skull as large as a mountain, its eyes emitting black fog, while Feng Hongyi clenched his dharma seal, flinging out divine skills in rapid succession.

    What was once a dread-inspiring golden spirit arrow was successfully blocked by the trio, shattering inch by inch.

    "Kill!"

    The three reversed the tide, changing defense to offense, transforming into different fiendish beasts and pouncing across the great hall toward Wu Xin.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    The three exchanged blows at breakneck speed, turning into four blurred figures surrounded by endless black fog and golden runes.

    In just an instant, the three had clashed hundreds of times.

    Wu Xin, currently at the realm of the Holy, radiated a divine and pure aura, her green clothes fluttering, eyes bright, and teeth gleaming. As the three approached, she used her Spirit Bow as a spear, battling the three of them without falling the slightest bit behind.

    Qinchuan stood above the Demon Bell, taking in everything below.

    "So this guy, aside from his Spear Technique Divine Power that defies the heavens, can use other Divine Skills too!" Qinchuan thought to himself in secret.

    She held the bow with one hand and, during the brief exchange, used a succession of Sword Technique, Dao Magic, Spear Intent, as well as staffs, clubs, fists, palms, and whips¡ªmany types of Divine Skills.

    Moreover, the way she used them showed clear proficiency.

    "Why is this woman so difficult to deal with?!"

    The three of them had been attacking for a long time without success, and they couldn''t help feeling increasingly anxious.

    "You two, don''t hold back any longer. I''ve already made a vow upon the Heavenly Dao; there''s no need to hold any cards back!" Elder Ye called out loudly at this point.

    "Hmph, Elder Ye, aren''t you doing the same?" Er Rengu said coldly, while still engaged in battle.

    Although the alliance of three was formed, it was quite obvious that they had not been giving their all.

    "Don''t I need to save some strength to guard against the two of you?" Elder Ye said with a mix of frustration and annoyance, "Unless you both also vow upon the Heavenly Dao to ease my mind!"

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi exchanged looks, well understanding each other''s thoughts. Indeed, they had been going easy on purpose, aiming to trick Elder Ye and Wu Xin into wearing each other down so they could benefit as the third party.

    "Fine, we will also make our vows; let''s not hold back any longer!"

    Feng Hongyi''s whole body shone as his two arms flew out like two flood dragons, whipping towards Wu Xin while he said coldly.

    Then and there, the two also made vows upon the Heavenly Dao, uniting their hearts and strength, resolved not to harbored any crooked thoughts regarding the matter of the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence.

    With the Heavenly Dao vows made, the three of them now had no further concerns of betrayal.

    "Wu Xin, no matter your identity, today you will surely perish here!" Elder Ye''s body began to swell, his muscles transforming into distinct contours, like the boulders on a hillside, as he stopped holding anything back.

    At this moment, Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi also experienced a surging of their aura, their black hair thrashing wildly, their eyes beginning to glow, projecting two Divine Artifacts from the palms of their hands.

    The three, bearing an invincible pose, united to suppress Wu Xin. Their aura was ferocious and brilliant, influencing the divine flames around them, stirring up a powerful storm in the area.

    "Hmph, three ants, presuming to block me, is simply overestimating yourselves."

    Wu Xin stood at the center of the storm, unmoved; her aura continued to climb, and around her body, golden Great Dao Laws ascended and gradually coalesced into golden armor and a Long Spear.

    The Long Spear transformed into a dragon as if cast from gold, sweeping towards the three with an unstoppable force.

    "Bang!"

    Elder Ye took the lead, his body colliding with the golden dragon, while, at the same time, Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were struck by the dragon''s tail.

    The golden dragon bore a formidable dragon''s might, turning into terrifying runes, pushing the three of them away.

    Elder Ye and the others were thrown backwards, each landing on the steps outside the great hall. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "How... How is this possible?"

    The three stared at Wu Xin in shock, disbelief in their eyes.

    "How could the three of us, all out, be repelled by a single move?"

    Elder Ye could not fathom, they had not been fully exerting themselves before, and the fight had been back and forth, but now they were defeated in a single move at full strength.

    "You too never used your full power?!"

    Neither Er Rengu nor Feng Hongyi had ever seen Wu Xin in this state, and they were even more startled and shocked.

    Just how strong was this Wu Xin Fairy?

    "I''ve said before, you three are but ants, not worthy of my full effort!"

    Wu Xin stated, her face expressionless. Clearly, even that last strike was not her limit.

    With that, Wu Xin slanted her Long Spear, ready to send the three of them on their way, when suddenly a sinister laugh echoed from the void.

    "Heeheehee, the King was right in his guess!"

 Chapter 682 - 682 Ghost Race

    This voice came from afar, and then, five streams of black, vapor-like qi shot down from the sky. These figures were shrouded in a black mist, but their aura was distinctly different from that of the Human Race; they were clearly pure and strong members of the Ghost Race.

    Moreover, under the suppression of the Four Aspects Magical Pillar, whether it was Qinchuan or Wu Xin, or Elder Ye and the other four, their Cultivation Levels were all at the Holy Realm Early Stage.

    But these five Ghost Race experts surged with vitality, astonishingly all at the level of Supreme Saint Experts.

    A glint flashed in Qinchuan''s eyes, "Hmph, the main characters have finally arrived!"

    The moment Qinchuan saw the artifact in Elder Ye''s hand, he had guessed that these Ghost Race experts would surely come here.

    Although he didn''t know what agreement the Netherworld Hall and the three Evil families had reached with the Ghost Race.

    But based on Qinchuan''s understanding of the Ghost Race, they would definitely not hand over the artifact and the Undying Phoenix Soul Essence so easily to Netherworld Hall.

    "A despicable race is just that, despicable. Even after seizing control over the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, to this day, they remain contemptible, foolishly fighting over a Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence. In the end, no one will get it,"

    As he spoke, the five Ghost Race members had already flown down, encircling Wu Xin, Elder Ye, and the others.

    "Lord Liufeng, save me!"

    Suddenly seeing the Ghost Race''s arrival, Elder Ye was quite excited, imploring loudly, completely failing to comprehend what the other had just said.

    "Hmph, useless trash. Our emperor gave you the artifact, yet you failed to handle even a girl. How could you be worthy of cooperating with our mighty Ghost Race? Go to your death!"

    As he spoke, the Ghost Race expert named Liufeng''s eyes burst with a dazzling light, piercing through Elder Ye''s body directly.

    "Great... my lord... why... why this?"

    Elder Ye''s eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend why the other would suddenly strike to kill at this moment.

    "Hmph, lowly and insignificant humans, to actually dream of obtaining the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence? Daydreaming in broad daylight!"

    With a breath of Essence Qi, Elder Ye''s body disintegrated into dust, and a red Liu Li bead rolled out.

    Afterward, with a great motion of his hand, Lord Liufeng captured the artifact in his grasp.

    "My lord, you..."

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi too were dumbfounded by the sudden turn of events, stuttering in their inquiry.

    "Was it not long agreed that, once the task was done, the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence would be delivered to us in return?"

    "Indeed, our tribe had made such a promise, and we indeed gifted it to you,"

    Liufeng looked sideways at Er Rengu with scorn, continuing to speak.

    "But we never agreed on restraining from killing you to take it back, did we?"

    "You... you''re despicable and shameless!" Both coughed up blood.

    Watching from the shadows, Qinchuan thought to himself, "Cooperating with the Ghost Race is but seeking a tiger''s skin; they should''ve anticipated this outcome a long time ago!"

    The Ghost Race''s cunning and deceitful nature was well-known to all. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Liufeng continued to speak.

    "Hmph, that''s enough," he said. "Back then, Ye Ming from Netherworld Hall was hunted by the Chou Family with nowhere to escape, not to the heavens nor into the earth. He fled into the Underworld and was saved by our Emperor. Only then did he escape that disaster."

    "Your Evil Family and Feng Family were no different. Your ancestor was pursued and had no other choice but to flee from the Divine Realm to the Underworld. It was only the pity of the Emperor that spared your lineages."

    "You should be grateful to our lineage!"

    Liufeng said this while his gaze toward Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi grew increasingly frosty.

    Liufeng, with his Supreme Saint Late Stage cultivation level, made both Er Rengu, who were merely at the Holy Realm Early Stage, tremble in fear.

    Although Liufeng''s presence was hidden within the black fog, the murderous intent was unmistakable, filling the entire void and transforming into lightning that relentlessly tore space apart.

    The two drastically changed their expressions, understanding the thoughts in Liufeng''s mind.

    "Lord, you... you can''t kill us! We have made momentous contributions to the Ghost Race!" Er Rengu said, terrified.

    "The three clans have certainly contributed greatly to the opening of Devil Mountain after laying dormant for tens of thousands of years. I should not kill you," Liufeng said indifferently.

    "Right, right, we opened Devil Mountain and initiated the Ancient Realm''s Four Aspects Law, only then could you open up the passageway to the Underworld. Even if we lack merit, we have certainly endured hardships! Please spare us, Lord!"

    At this moment, Feng Hongyi also prostrated himself, his body shaking uncontrollably, desperately pleading for mercy.

    Liufeng''s tone then changed, "However, the Emperor had already promised to bestow the Undying Phoenix Soul to you as a reward for your service to our clan. Now, if I take the Undying Phoenix Soul without killing you first, I would be breaking that promise."

    "No, no, we are willing to relinquish the Undying Phoenix Soul and transfer it to Lord Liufeng!"

    Er Rengu was quick-witted and immediately blurted out.

    "Is this truly what you wish?" Liufeng inquired sharply, exuding dominating authority.

    "Yes, we sincerely wish to transfer it to Lord Liufeng, consider it our filial respect. It won''t count as breaking the promise if Lord absorbs the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix!" Feng Hongyi also realized the situation and, sweating profusely, said.

    They had initially thought that making a vow had settled everything, but had never expected these creatures of the Ghost Race to act so despicably and shamelessly.

    If they had vowed to bestow it upon them, then killing them before they absorbed the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix would leave the spirit as ownerless property, meaning the Ghost Race would not be breaking the vow, would they?

    The Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix was indeed invaluable, but one also needed to be alive to enjoy it, didn''t they?

    "Since it''s out of filial respect from you, then I will reluctantly accept it!" Liufeng nodded, pleased with the outcome.

    Although they now controlled the Ancient Realm, the passageway between Divine Wilderness Continent and the Underworld remained unopened. There might still be uses for the two, so if possible, best not to kill them.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were spared, wiping the big sweat from their foreheads, "Thank you, Lord!"

    After dealing with Er Rengu and others, Liufeng then turned his cold gaze to Wu Xin Fairy in the distance and interrogated, "Girl, who are you? Why are you here in the forbidden land of my Ghost Race?"

    "Who am I? You disgusting, ugly creature are not worthy of knowing."

    Though shrouded in black fog, Wu Xin Fairy could still see through to the true face of these Ghost Race powerhouses, ugly visages that soured her mood, so she replied dismissively.

    "Sharp-tongued!" The depths of Liufeng''s eyes flashed with a hint of anger.

    "Lord, this woman is no ordinary person. She knows about the undying phoenix''s Soul Essence!" Having just dodged a bullet, Er Rengu couldn''t help but try to ingratiate himself with Liufeng and other strong Ghost Race members, saying so.

    "Oh?" Liufeng suppressed the anger in his heart, curiously saying, "This Undying Phoenix Soul Essence is a secret even within our clan, not even that traitor Mo Yu knew of it, how do you know?"

    Wu Xing Fairy, elegant and with eyes like waves, responded, "I''ve told you, you''re too ugly to deserve any knowledge about me."

 Chapter 683 - 683: Battle with the Ghost Race at the Foothills

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    "Damn it!"

    The males of the Ghost Race were known for their ugliness, an unchangeable pain that haunted their clan, which is why every Ghost Race male detested to be called ugly.

    Today, Wu Xin called him ugly twice, which was akin to ripping off his scab and then pouring salt on the wound, driving him beyond the brink of tolerance.

    "Luan Wu, take her down. I want to search her soul personally!"

    Liufeng roared in anger.

    "Yes!" From within several tufts of black mist, a woman''s voice emerged, revealing her to be a powerful Ghost Race cultivator at the intermediate stage of the Supreme Saint Realm.

    This Ghost Race woman named Luan Wu stepped forward, her hand transforming into a claw as she reached straight for Fairy Wu Xin.

    Her ghost technique was mundane and unimpressive, using the most inferior and common moves to combat her opponent.

    "You really underestimate people too much!"

    Wu Xin was covered in golden armor, and beneath that armor, her stunningly beautiful face resembled frozen frost as she spoke coldly.

    Luan Wu was far too arrogant, relying on the pressure of her Supreme Saint Expert status; she actually thought she could take down Wu Xin so easily.

    Wu Xin''s armor shone as her long spear flickered with a dim blue thunderous aura, which finally morphed into a giant thunderbolt sphere, the size of a mountain, hurtling towards the black hand extended by Luan Wu.

    "Boom!"

    Although Wu Xin was only at the Holy''s Realm, her strength was indeed far beyond that of an ordinary cultivator at the intermediate stage of the Supreme Saint Realm.

    The Thunder Emperor Art in her spear erupted in her grasp, releasing earth-shattering energy.

    The terrifying Daoist Divine Abilities exploded, countless runes rippling outwards like waves, spreading in all directions, completely blasting away the demonic mist around Luan Wu, revealing her enchanting figure.

    "Huh?"

    Luan Wu failed to take down her opponent, a hint of confusion and bewilderment crossing her face.

    "Suppressed to the Holy''s Realm by the Power of Laws, yet you can still exert such terrifying battle prowess, you really are quite extraordinary!"

    "Very well, you''ve piqued my curiosity. From now on, I will take this seriously. I hope you won''t disappoint me!"

    Luan Wu was truly a member of the Ghost Race; beneath the demonic mist, her skin was largely exposed, her entire being exuding a seductive and ghostly charm.

    She licked her red lips and spoke, her eyes gleaming with excitement, like a Dark Hunter upon finding its prey.

    "Realm doesn''t represent everything. Even at the early stage of the Holy Realm, suppressing you will be more than enough!" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The Holy Maiden Wu Xin heavily stamped her long spear on the floor of the great hall, producing a profound and resonant sound of the Great Dao.

    "I hope you still have such spirit when you kneel down and beg for mercy later."

    A ghostly blade appeared in Luan Wu''s hand, covered with pure black runes, evidently a magical weapon blade of no small consequence.

    With a swift movement of her arm, she thrust the blade out, so fast it pushed the boundaries of speed, the dark ghostly Qi within it began to exude a bloody scent as it aimed straight for Wu Xin''s forehead.

    "Bang!"

    When spear and blade collided, heaven and earth seemed to split, and the location once again emitted a deafening noise. The entire great hall trembled, making Qinchuan feel as though the giant demonic bell beneath his feet was starting to sway.

    The two sides clashed continuously, the great hall bursting forth with boundless ghastly and demonic lights.

    "Where did this human come from that she can withstand Luan Wu''s full-force attack?"

    The remaining four members of the Ghost Race were shocked; the combatants had moved from inside the great hall to the outside.

    "No, it''s not about withstanding Luan Wu. It seems she even has the momentum to potentially defeat Luan Wu!"

    ```

    Among them, a Ghost Race powerhouse watched the battle between the two in the arena, saying in disbelief.

    Qinchuan stood in the void, seeing everything clearly, "This Wu Xin, after the great battle with me on Divine Demon Island last time, her strength has improved quite a bit, and she still hasn''t reached her limit!"

    Sure enough, Wu Xin''s long spear swept across, exploding the void, turning into a sky full of thunderbolts, while the Divine Skills of Holy''s Realm descended from the heavens, covering Luan Wu''s head, threatening to engulf her completely.

    These Great Dao Rune Patterns were incredibly fierce, and even though Luan Wu was at the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage, she would still be in a difficult position if touched by them.

    As Luan Wu was in imminent danger, one of the remaining four Ghost Race members flew out as a mist of ghosts, bellowing loudly, "How dare you, harming someone from the Ghost Race!"

    "Boom!"

    Wu Xin''s long spear was deflected by the suddenly intervening Ghost Race powerhouse, stirring up a swath of golden electricity.

    "Ancient Ghost Clan, that''s all there is to it. A Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage can''t even defeat me at Holy Realm Early Stage, what face do you have to live on?"

    Wu Xin leaped out of the battlefield, standing with her spear sideways, her golden armor shining brilliantly under the glow of divine fire, looking quite heroic.

    "You..."

    A trace of ferocity flashed across Luan Wu''s enchanting face, but she was unable to refute, and a hint of shame flashed by.

    She, a mighty Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage expert, had actually been defeated by someone at the Holy Realm Early Stage, which was truly embarrassing.

    "This Human Cultivator is not simple, perhaps a genius from a major Sect Force in the Divine Realm. Liufeng, Yan Mo, you two go together and, along with Luan Wu and Counterflow, capture this woman. Don''t let her escape."

    Liufeng stood in place, instructing the remaining two.

    "Yes!" The two remaining Ghost Race powerhouses responded with fists clasped.

    Then, with a strange cry, the two charged towards Liufeng''s suppression.

    "As everyone knows, during the Ancient Times, the Ghost Race was the weakest, driven into the Underworld by the Divine Race, living like mice.

    Even today, returning to the Divine Wilderness, the wretches remain wretches, whether alone or four together, still wretches."

    Wu Xin''s aura was majestic, her killing intent filling the sky, as the long spear in her hand emitted a dazzling burst of light, making the entire earth tremble.

    "So arrogant!" Already enraged, Luan Wu saw the four attack at once and dared to speak so boldly, which made her charge into the sky again. Wielding her ghost blade, dark Demon Ghost Runes appeared, like a world-ending tidal wave, engulfing the heavens and the earth.

    The area exploded in turmoil once more.

    Light illuminated the sky, Runes densely packed, layers of Dharma Patterns of Dao intertwined, falling like sheets of gold and black curtains raining from the void.

    The five fought fiercely like dragons and phoenixes amidst the endless Dharma Patterns and lightning.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were already shocked and amazed that this woman could single-handedly battle against four Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage Ghost Race powerhouses.

    Both recalled how they, along with Elder Ye, had encircled her earlier and couldn''t help but feel a surge of fear.

    "Lucky she wasn''t serious, or we would have perished long ago."

    "Void Great Seal!"

    The Ghost Race youth named Yan Mo, struck by Wu Xin''s long spear and with his arm split, was enraged. He couldn''t hold back any longer and, with a loud shout, began using a forbidden secret technique!

    "Liufeng, Counterflow, Luan Wu, coordinate with me!"

    All four attacked together, but far from capturing her, only made Wu Xin more vigorous in battle, making it harder for them to save face.

    "Alright!" The remaining three exchanged glances and nodded.

    All three appeared around Yan Mo, forming Seal Gestures with their hands, an endless surge of Ghost Path Law blossomed out, and boundless black Runes exploded around Yan Mo, like the monstrous waves of a tsunami.

    "Boom!"

    The Runes engulfed the world and the entire grand hall, including the Demon Bell where Qinchuan was, plunged into darkness, obstructing even the distant light of the divine flames, leaving not a single glint of light to be seen.

 Chapter 684 - 684: Who Dares to Touch Her

    "She actually pushed her opponent to use the Void Great Seal!" Qinchuan watched in the shadows, his heart filled with silent admiration.

    This Wu Xing is truly formidable.

    "She is much stronger than when she was on the Divine Demon Island."

    "Hiss, hiss, hiss"

    Towering demonic Qi continuously surged and condensed like a river flowing backward, ceaselessly rolling towards the top of Wu Xin''s head.

    "Bang!"

    As the demonic Qi pressed down incessantly, Wu Xin Fairy felt the void around her growing heavier, as if countless Divine Peaks had been placed on her shoulders, making her physical body increasingly heavy.

    When all the demonic mists and fog were completely suppressed, light returned to the area.

    The figures of the people appeared; four Ghost Race powerhouses were standing unsteadily, their demonic mists having completely dissipated, revealing their true faces.

    Wu Xin Fairy, clad in golden armor, held a spear with one hand, lifting the golden long spear above her head, maintaining this posture immobile, like a statue of a Valkyrie challenging the heavens.

    She was completely sealed and suppressed in place, unable to move.

    At the critical moment when the Void Great Seal was bearing down, she wanted to use her Long Spear Divine Power, but the oppressive force from four Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage powerhouses was faster than she had imagined.

    She had underestimated the gap between the Holy Realm Early Stage and the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage, as well as the Ghost Race''s forbidden technique¡ªVoid Great Seal.

    Now she is sealed here.

    "Hmph, keep being arrogant!"

    Luan Wu''s ghostly blade flickered with light, staggering toward Wu Xin, speaking with venom.

    Wu Xin''s eyes remained detached, her gaze cold as she watched her opponent.

    Unfortunately, she was sealed and even her thoughts became extremely sluggish; she couldn''t even speak.

    "Today, I''ll show you who is truly useless!"

    Luan Wu and the others had all received some injuries from their fierce battle with Wu Xin.

    This was the first time since entering the Divine Wilderness Continent that they had been wounded, hence they were eager to kill her first and fast.

    As Luan Wu spoke, his ghostly blade was about to strike down.

    "Hold on!"

    Liufeng, at the Supreme Saint Late Stage, suddenly spoke up, stopping Luan Wu.

    "My lord? Why won''t you let me kill her!" Luan Wu looked toward Liufeng, asking sternly.

    "No rush."

    "We''ve infiltrated this place covertly, and we''re quite unfamiliar with the Divine Realm''s various territories. This woman is mysterious; she may have some useful information on her. Let me question her first," said Liufeng.

    Hearing Liufeng''s words, Luan Wu put away his blade and coldly said to Wu Xin, "I will personally slaughter you!"

    Liufeng waved his hand, and the pressure from the Void Great Seal lessened slightly, allowing Wu Xin Fairy to feel a small relief from the crushing force.

    She felt she could speak, but she still couldn''t circulate her mana to break free from this place.

    "Four Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage full-power strikes employing forbidden secret techniques just to seal me, if not the Ghost Race, then what is worthless?"

    Even without the use of mana, she remained incredibly proud, her demeanor icy.

    "If it weren''t for being in the Ancient Realm, you lot would have died tens of thousands of times over by my hand!"

    "Enough talk, who do you serve in the Divine Realm?" Liufeng walked up to Wu Xin and asked.

    Wu Xin glanced sideways at Liufeng, "I''ve already told you, you''re too ugly. I don''t want to speak to you, so disappear from my sight!"

    "You¡­ insufferable wretch¡­"

    Liufeng was angered to the point of fury.

    This was the third time Wu Xin had touched his sore spot.

    "Good! Good! Good! Since you won''t talk, then I''ll have to do it myself!"

    Liufeng repeated the word ''good'' thrice, his Soul surging.

    He decided to use the Soul Search technique.

    Liufeng''s palm conjured a small black figure of the Ghost Race, preparing to probe towards Wu Xin Fairy''s brow.

    At that moment, a sharp and urgent whooshing sound suddenly erupted.

    Simultaneously, an imposing and overbearing voice rang out.

    "Who dares to touch her?!"

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    The two sounds erupted at once, just as the explosive shout had ended.

    A long spear streaked across the void, embedding itself in the ground between Liufeng and Wu Xin, kicking up a sky full of dust.

    "Who is it!" Liufeng reacted swiftly, leaping backward mightily, narrowly avoiding being impaled by the spear.

    The long spear was completely crimson, with runes surging over it and Earth Fire and lightning constantly flickering, emitting a terrifying pressure. The spear still vibrated slightly, giving off a series of low sounds, like the growling of dragons and tigers.

    This infuriated Liufeng, as he had not expected someone to dare launch a surprise attack on him.

    Qinchuan appeared from the void, standing atop the Demon Bell, his eyes shooting out dazzling flames.

    Qinchuan''s abrupt appearance attracted the gaze of Er Rengu, the Ghost Race powerhouses, and Wu Xin, among others.

    Qinchuan knew that Wu Xin''s sea of consciousness contained no True Spirit Soul, and even if the Ghost Race powerhouse used what they called a Soul Search technique, they would find nothing. He could have chosen not to intervene.

    However, upon seeing Wu Xin''s face, he couldn''t help but think of Luo Ling''er, and he couldn''t allow these Ghost Race powerhouses to do as they pleased.

    Qinchuan leapt down from the Demon Bell and stood in front of Wu Xin Fairy, blocking Liufeng''s path.

    He retrieved his long spear, his hair tousled in the wind, his figure proud and tall, standing between them like a mountain, his presence soaring to the skies.

    "Did any of you think to ask me before you tried to touch her?"

    Wu Xin, looking at the figure before her, felt a strangely familiar sensation flash through her heart.

    This feeling disappeared in an instant, and Wu Xin Fairy''s eyes regained clarity.

    "Qinchuan, what are you doing here?"

    "If I were not here, you would have likely faced defeat today," Qinchuan said flatly, not turning around.

    "Who are you? Have you been hiding nearby?!" Liufeng, recognizing the newcomer, asked with a frown.

    "You are too ugly; I disdain speaking with you. Let her ask me!" Qinchuan glanced sideways at Liufeng, indicating Luan Wu.

    It must be said, there was a severe disparity between the genders of the Ghost Race, with the males being extremely ugly, while the females were incomparably bewitching and enchanting.

    Luan Wu, even as an ordinary cultivator, surpassed most of the females of the Human Race.

    "You¡­"

    Liufeng once again erupted in fury.

    "Yan Mo, Luan Wu, seal him for me; I want to cast his soul into the Endless Purgatory to suffer eternally!" Liufeng roared.

    These Human Race ants repeatedly mocked his appearance, driving him past the brink of rationality.

    "Yes!"

    Not only Liufeng but Yan Mo, Counterflow, and those who followed them were also Ghost Race males with similar grotesque features. Although Qinchuan and Wu Xin mocked Liufeng, they inadvertently included the others in their jest, which ignited their rage as well.

    "Void Great Seal!"

    Yan Mo rose into the sky, and the three coordinated with him, repeating their old trick!

    "Be careful, this Ghost Race divine power is somewhat peculiar! And they are all at the Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage of cultivation; they have a strong suppressive effect on cultivators of a lower realm!" Wu Xin, seeing Qinchuan standing still, couldn''t help but raise her voice to warn him.

    "While their divine power is not yet complete, disrupt the four of them¡­"

    Wu Xin, having been at a disadvantage before, naturally knew how to break the technique.

    She initially wanted to say to disrupt the four people''s positions.

    But before she could finish speaking, the ghostly fog and Demonic Qi surged up, suddenly enveloping the entire hall.

    Seeing this, Wu Xin stopped speaking and sighed involuntarily.

    "Too late!"

 Chapter 685 - 685: Suppression

    "Alas, it''s all too late!"

    Wu Xin Fairy saw the world plunging into a sky of demon fog once more and knew it was difficult to stop the opponent now.

    The black fog was dense, undulating continuously up and down, pressing towards the void above Qinchuan''s head.

    When the fog dissipated, the great hall regained its brightness.

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    Qinchuan was seen leaning on his long spear, his body motionless as well.

    "Hmph, I thought you had some great ability, so arrogant and overbearing, but it turns out you''re just a good-for-nothing!"

    Liufeng''s expression was grim as he walked towards Qinchuan, speaking disdainfully.

    At the same time, his brow split open, ready to annihilate Qinchuan.

    "Whoosh!"

    Just as Liufeng was getting close to Qinchuan, Qinchuan suddenly moved.

    The long spear in his hand thrust out swiftly, and although the strike was incredibly fast, its power was unmatched, similar to an ancient fierce beast awakening, unleashing an astonishing wave of divine power that made the entire firmament tremble.

    "Bang!"

    This divine skill was both quick and fierce; Liufeng was caught completely off guard, especially since he had already approached Qinchuan.

    Without any surprise, the long spear pierced through Liufeng''s chest, boring a hole clear through his body.

    "What?!"

    This turn of events was too sudden, beyond everyone''s expectations.

    Luan Wu, Sui Feng, Yan Mo, and the four from the Inverse Stream Ghost Clan stood frozen in place, while Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi felt their hearts jump violently.

    Even Wu Xin Fairy''s beautiful eyes sparkled with ripples of emotion.

    Just a moment ago, she thought everything was coming to an end, but in the blink of an eye, the situation took another turn.

    "How... how is this possible..." Liufeng''s face was filled with disbelief.

    The Ghost Race was truly an ancient race; even if their talents had declined, their physical bodies were still incredibly strong. An attack from Qinchuan would have blown apart a regular person, but on him, it only left a large hole.

    Moreover, if an ordinary cultivator''s heart and chest were crushed like this, they would have fallen long ago, but Liufeng was still able to speak.

    "Did you really think, that a mere Void Great Seal could contain this young master?" Qinchuan looked at him as if he were a fool, his expression full of disdain.

    It turned out that he was not suppressed by the Void Great Seal at all.

    As he spoke, the Innate Spiritual Qi inside his body surged, bright with golden light, and a massive wave of energy flowed tumultuously through the Chi Yue Spear.

    With a "bang," Innate Qi flooded into Liufeng''s body overwhelmingly, and at that moment, his body completely exploded, turning into a sky full of Blood Mist.

    Even the Ghost Race lineage could not survive this.

    If it had been a real battle, Liufeng''s cultivation at the late stage of the Supreme Saint Realm could indeed have contended with Qinchuan, but Qinchuan didn''t want to waste time fighting with him, so when he saw the Void Great Seal suppressing him, Qinchuan plotted accordingly and pretended to be sealed.

    Then, seeing Liufeng approach and let down his guard, Qinchuan struck like lightning, severely wounding him and easily resolving a significant enemy.

    "Lord!"

    Qinchuan''s sudden move to severely injure Liufeng caught everyone off guard; they had initially wanted to step in and save Liufeng.

    But Qinchuan was too fast, not giving them a chance. Before they could react, Liufeng had already turned into Blood Mist.

    "Bastard, you actually killed Lord Liufeng!" Luan Wu''s seductively enchanting face showed anger, with Liu Mei''s eyebrows inverted in fury.

    "Don''t rush, next it''s your turn," Qinchuan said indifferently to the four from Luan Wu, as if dealing with them was just a minor matter.

    His eyes emitted golden Spiritual Energy, making his pupils sparkle brightly, radiating an infinite pressure. A sinister red aura of Asura enveloped Luan Wu and the others.

    The aura was terrifying and made everyone''s heart tremble, including the True Spirit''s soul, which couldn''t help but shiver with cold.

    "What''s going on? After being glanced at by this brat, why do I feel like I''ve plunged into the eighteen layers of Purgatory?"

    Yan Mo shivered coldly and spoke with a guarded expression.

    "Hmph, just putting on an act, nothing more. He only killed the Lord through a sneak attack, which shows his strength isn''t that great," Suifeng said in a hoarse voice that made people feel extremely uncomfortable.

    "Right, moreover, he''s just a kid at the early stage of the Holy Realm. Let''s all attack together and avenge Lord Liufeng!"

    Luan Wu shouted, raising her arms high at this moment.

    "Avenge the Lord!"

    "Ghost Techniques, Heaven and Earth in Darkness!"

    Luan Wu shouted sharply and commandingly.

    At this moment, clusters of dark clouds floated into the great hall, enveloping it completely in darkness; in this piece of heaven and earth, not a sliver of light could be found.

    Moreover, these demonic clouds actually cut off Divine Sense; Qinchuan found his surroundings an illusion, no longer able to sense the presence of the others.

    In this place, one could only observe things with the naked eye.

    But this place was already absolute darkness.

    In the Underworld, two-thirds of the year are spent in absolute darkness, so the members of the Ghost Race had long since trained to see in the dark.

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    Before anyone could react, the two sides had already collided in the void, and the blinding light from the explosions was just a fleeting flash in the darkness.

    However, the continuous, intense sounds of collision indicated that both sides had pushed their methods to the limit.

    Wu Xin Fairy was sealed in place, her eyes beginning to condense with a spiritual glow. She opened her Heavenly Eye and looked toward the battlefield; she could only see several hazy figures flickering ceaselessly in the void.

    The Ghost Race''s spells had stripped the Heavenly Eye of most of its senses.

    Yet, Wu Xin Fairy felt the suppressive force sealing her Physical Body suddenly weaken.

    Originally, she could only speak, but now she distinctly felt her arms free to move.

    "Qinchuan has killed one of them!"

    Wu Xin instantly understood that this could only happen if the master of the Seal had fallen.

    "My upper body can move now! Two of them have died!" Wu Xin judged the outcome of the fierce battle based on the energy of the Seal on her own body.

    "Pu-chi!"

    Wu Xin Fairy''s ears twitched as she heard a sound of flesh being pierced, and immediately she felt her legs able to move slightly.

    "Three from the Ghost Race have died!"

    At this time, clarity began to return to heaven and earth.

    The situation in the field also finally became clear.

    At this moment, only Qinchuan and that Ghost Race demoness known as Luan Wu were still standing.

    "How... how is it possible, you''re just at the early stage of the Holy Realm, how could you see our figures, and also emit such strong Divine Power?!"

    Luan Wu gazed at several people whose bodies had exploded, turning into chunks of flesh, in disbelief.

    In the brief clash just now, Qinchuan had suppressed Niuliuliu, Suifeng, and Yan Mo with thunderous methods.

    His manner seemed completely unaffected by his eyes.

    Yet she did not know that Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils could scrutinize everything under the heavens, and the appearance of the three in the darkness was no different from an ordinary day.

    "There''s much you don''t know. Ask again in the Reincarnation Land, and remember in your next life, don''t be part of the Ghost Race!"

    With those words, Qinchuan swept his Long Spear, and Luan Wu''s Physical Body exploded into a cloud of Blood Mist.

 Chapter 686 - 686: The Intent of the Ghost Race

    The five Supreme Saint Experts of the Ghost Race had all been slain by Qinchuan alone.

    Afterward, Qinchuan turned his gaze towards Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi, his killing intent chilling to the bone.

    Although the Human Race had no direct conflicts with the Ghost Race, the Ghost Race was constantly conspiring to emerge from the Underworld and return to both the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Divine Realm, undoubtedly encroaching upon the interests of the Human Race, resulting in a long-standing enmity between the two.

    Therefore, both men understood that their actions in serving the Ghost Race would be utterly unacceptable to the myriad of cultivators on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were shaking in their boots, something they had not at all anticipated.

    Having just escaped from the clutches of the Ghost Race, they thought they had found a strong backer, but in the blink of an eye, the five powerful Ghost Race fighters had fallen, and their support was gone.

    This young man who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere clearly intended to take their lives.

    Having been no match for the five Supreme Saint Experts, where would they find the courage to even think of resistance?

    Right then, they couldn''t help but kneel and repeatedly kowtow, "Young Master, spare our lives! Young Master, have mercy!" they cried out, terrified. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hmph, spare you?"

    "It seems you still do not grasp the gravity of the mistake you''ve committed."

    Qinchuan said coldly.

    Ye Yu was merely a cultivator with half Human Race and half Ghost Race blood. Under his rule for tens of thousands of years, the Spirit Dragon Holy Land had become a wasteland, akin to Purgatory.

    And the calculated plot by Elder Night, Er Rengu, and the three great families was to open the channel between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Underworld.

    If the Ghost Race''s scheme were to succeed and the channel truly to open, it was hard to imagine what state the Divine Wilderness Continent would be plunged into.

    Saying this, Qinchuan raised the Chi Yue Spear in his hand, brimming with thunder and lightning, poised to thrust it forward.

    "Young Master, spare our lives, we know of the Ghost Race''s scheme; they have not yet opened the channel, there''s still time to stop them!"

    Er Rengu cried out urgently, his forehead streaming with cold sweat.

    "Oh, do tell, by what means does the Ghost Race intend to open the channel between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Underworld?"

    Qinchuan''s interest was piqued, and the spear in his hand stopped, hovering above their heads without striking.

    "If either of you utters a single falsehood, I shall straightaway destroy your True Spirits," Qinchuan declared coolly, causing both men to tremble violently once more.

    "Yes, yes, we dare not, we will tell all that we know," both Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi nodded fervently, eager to comply in unison.

    "Young Master may not be aware, in this Ancient Realm, the wills of four Ancient Ghost Emperors are preserved!" Er Rengu said at that moment.

    "The wills of Ancient Ghost Emperors?" Qinchuan nodded in acknowledgment. It was no wonder, as this Ancient Realm was originally a private haven for the Ghost Race and Demon Race, with wills of mighty fighters from both races present.

    At the same time, Qinchuan thought about the palace dome overhead, where a giant statue of a powerful Ghost Race fighter stood.

    If there were no surprises, inside that statue rested the will of one of the Ghost Emperors.

    Frowning, Qinchuan said, "Are these Ghost Race members trying to use the wills of these four Ancient Ghost Emperors to open the barrier between the two realms?"

    Upon saying this, Qinchuan immediately shook his head.

    "That cannot be so. Let alone the will of an Ancient Ghost Emperor, even when the true bodies of the Ancient Ghost Emperors existed, the Ghost Race couldn''t open the channel. Now it is even less likely!"

    "The Young Master is clear-sighted!" Feng Hongyi also couldn''t help but step forward to curry favor, saying, "Indeed, these Ghost Race members never intended to use the wills of the Ghost Emperors to open the channel. Their real plan is to use the energy of this Ancient Realm to break open the barrier!"

    "The energy of this Ancient Realm? The energy from the collapse and explosion of the Ancient Realm?"

    Qinchuan was shocked in his heart, and he instantly understood.

    This Devil Mountain Ancient Realm was born in the same period as the Divine Wilderness Continent, but the Divine Wilderness Continent seized creation, that''s why it stopped evolving.

    However, this Ancient Realm is different from the ordinary secret world''s small universes, it is a completely formed small universe.

    Although it has not evolved into a super world ancient domain like the Divine Wilderness Continent, it is still much higher in rank than small worlds such as the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    If this Ancient Realm were to collapse and explode, the massive energy produced might indeed be sufficient to destroy the barrier.

    But after all, this world is an Ancient Realm of a Kaitian existence, and the Dao has long been solidified, how difficult it would be to make this Ancient Realm collapse and explode.

    By relying on some Great Emperor experts, it is definitely impossible to achieve this.

    Moreover, these Ghost Race experts are at most in the Sublime Saint Realm.

    With a sharp mind, Qinchuan thought to himself.

    "So, the idea of these Ghost Race experts is to release the Ghost Emperor''s will!"

    The Heavenly Dao of this Ancient Realm limits everyone''s cultivation level to only the Great Emperor Realm and under the Four Aspects Law, it is even only the Holy''s Realm. If the will of the Ancient Ghost Emperor were to suddenly appear, it would certainly bring an impact to the Dao of this Ancient Realm.

    If there were to be a battle that surpasses the warriors of the Emperor Realm, or even reaches the ancient race''s level, it would not be impossible to shatter this Ancient Realm."

    Qinchuan knew that during the great war of the Four Ancient Races, even the Divine Wilderness Continent had been shattered, turning into myriad fragments, creating the current Myriad Heavens and Worlds.

    Shattering this Ancient Realm would be much easier compared to shattering the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "But, the Ghost Emperor''s will does not attack each other, so who will they fight?"

    Qinchuan immediately recalled the cages and Divine Race he saw along the way when he came here.

    "These Ghost Race experts are probably eyeing the bodies of these Divine beings and Divine Beasts."

    "Back when I acquired from the battlements of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, even the ancient corpse with only one-tenth the bloodline of the Divine Race was able to move with its own determination. If the Ghost Emperor''s will appears in this world, these Divine Race experts who have been imprisoned for countless years and passed away will also, driven by their powerful determination, naturally engage in a grand battle with the Ghost Emperor''s will."

    Indeed, at that moment, Er Rengu also continued to say, "Young master, did you see the imprisoned Divine Race experts along the way when you came here? These Ghost Race experts are currently using methods to release these Divine Beasts. If the Ghost Emperor reappears at that time, there will definitely be a great battle between the two sides."

    "So, everything makes sense now."

    Qinchuan thought to himself, although he had already guessed that the Ghost Race''s goal would ultimately be to open the passage between the two realms, and return to the human world, this was the first time he knew the specifics of their plans.

    But at this moment, Qinchuan suddenly thought of a problem.

    "If that''s the case, wouldn''t it mean that I can no longer absorb the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix?"

    The Undying Phoenix here was suppressed by the will of the Ghost Emperor; if he were to absorb the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix here, it would be as if he released the Ghost Emperor''s will.

    Releasing the Ghost Emperor''s will and allowing it to engage in a major battle with countless Divine corpses is a scenario he wouldn''t be able to prevent.

    This dilemma caused Qinchuan considerable annoyance.

    The appearance of the Detonation Fire Pearl gave him the opportunity to consume the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix.

    However, under the current circumstances, if he were to consume the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix, he would undoubtedly be putting the entire Divine Wilderness Continent in danger.

    Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix, releasing the Ghost Race from the Underworld, it''s a choice between two, and the decision was obvious.

    He couldn''t let the entire world of cultivators bear the consequences for his own sake.

    Although by consuming the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix, it doesn''t necessarily mean the Ghost Emperor''s will would shatter this Ancient Realm.

    But, he dared not gamble.

 Chapter 687 - 687: The Reason Behind It

    Feng Hongyi continued to speak at this time.

    "In this ancient realm, besides the Ghost Palace, there are actually three other palaces, each sealed with the will of a Ghost Emperor that once subdued ancient divine beasts.

    However, after the death of the ancient divine beasts, even cultivators at the Emperor Realm find it difficult to approach their soul essence, so this time the Ghost Race could only release the will of the Ghost Emperor that suppressed the Undying Bird and another Ghost Emperor that subdued an aquatic divine beast."

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan understood¡ªancient divine beasts were not ordinary things. If there weren''t sacred items like fixed Fire Beads and fixed Water Beads, even ordinary cultivators from the Divine Realm who came here could only stand by helplessly.

    There was simply no way to absorb and fuse with them.

    And because the Ghost Race possessed the supreme sacred items¡ªthe fixed Fire Beads and fixed Water Beads¡ªthey were able to absorb the soul essence of two of the divine beasts.

    The two men were extremely apprehensive, earnestly answering every question Qinchuan asked without daring to conceal the slightest detail.

    Seeing this, Qinchuan finally withdrew his killing intent.

    "Seeing that you two are somewhat obedient, I, this young master, am willing to spare your lives. However, you two must submit to me."

    Tianyuan Nation was in need of people at the moment. Although Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were despicable, they were still fairly suitable to serve as enforcers for Tianyuan Nation.

    Before Qinchuan could finish speaking, Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi hurriedly nodded, saying in unison, "We are willing to submit to the young master!"

    "Don''t be so quick to agree; I haven''t finished speaking yet," Qinchuan glanced at the two men and continued deliberately, "Given your performance, you need to sign a Divine Soul Contract with me. From now on, whatever I tell you to do, you must do it without any hesitation or resistance."

    "Divine Soul Contract?" Upon hearing this name, both men''s expressions instantly changed drastically, their faces turning deathly pale.

    The Divine Soul Contract was a particularly unfair and cruel contract.

    It was originally used by cultivators who defeated fierce beasts, but if the fierce beast refused to submit to death, the cultivator would use the power of the divine soul to plant prohibitions within the beast''s spirit, forcibly coercing it to submit and completely turning it into a slave.

    From then on, if the enslaved fierce beast harbored even the slightest thought of rebellion or betrayal, its soul would endure endless suffering and torment.

    With just a thought from their master, separated by the endless distances of the Myriad Realms, the servants would die. However, if the master didn''t command it, they couldn''t even die if they wanted to.

    This was truly desiring life but not obtaining it, desiring death but not being able to achieve it.

    Such contracts, needless to say among people, were even rarely signed between the Human Race and other races.

    Qinchuan had experienced nine cycles of reincarnation, with countless followers behind him; he had never resorted to such methods.

    However, since these two were serving the Ghost Race, Qinchuan had no qualms using it to force them into submission.

    "Young Master..."

    The two broke out in dense sweat on their foreheads, their complexions extremely ugly.

    "Since you two are unwilling, I''ll have no choice but to send you on your way," Qinchuan''s expression turned cold as well.

    "No, no, we are willing, we are willing to sign the Divine Soul Contract!"

    They were both drenched in sweat.

    "Let it be the Divine Soul Contract then; at least it allows us to keep our lives." Terrified of death, as long as they could stay alive, everything else was negotiable.

    Afterward, Qinchuan''s Divine Sense moved, and a golden light burst forth from the split between his eyebrows, piercing into the two people''s Soul like a sharp blade, and branded them with Qinchuan''s contract seal.

    The two became Qinchuan''s spiritual servants, and at this time, Qinchuan also learned some matters from them.

    Originally,

    Billions of years ago, after the Ghost Race was driven into the Underworld, many Ghost Emperors and powerhouses discussed using the Ancient Realm''s explosion to break through the Barrier as a stratagem.

    However, back then, the Ghost Race''s Devil Mountain had been left behind on the Divine Wilderness Continent, and with both realms separated by a Barrier, they had no means of entering the Ancient Realm.

    Therefore, this plan remained just an idea without any practical way to achieve it. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, in the recent hundred thousand years, someone in the Ghost Race discovered that occasional minute rifts appeared in the Barrier between the Underworld and the Divine Wilderness, through which the Ghost Race could freely traverse between the two realms.

    Initially, many Ghost Race powerhouses thought it was an instability in the Barrier between the two realms and that the Barrier was about to shatter, which made them extremely excited.

    But then they realized these rifts would only appear for a short few days and would heal themselves afterwards, remaining as indestructible as before.

    When Qinchuan heard this, he understood that these rifts were likely related to the actions of those mysterious figures wearing silver masks.

    The temporary nature of these rifts prevented the Demon Race from entering the Divine Wilderness Continent on a large scale.

    Nevertheless, it reminded them of the billions-year-old plan they had forgotten.

    Between 150,000 and 80,000 years ago, the Barrier rifts appeared more than ten times, and during three of these instances, over a dozen Ghost Race powerhouses each carried a key to open Devil Mountain.

    But 80,000 years ago, the plan encountered an unexpected event.

    "What unexpected event, something to do with Mo Yu?" Qinchuan''s heart stirred, suspecting something.

    Feng Hongyi looked at Qinchuan, surprised at how Qinchuan knew this matter was related to Mo Yu, but he continued, "Yes, it is related to Mo Yu of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land."

    "During that opening, the last person carrying the key to Devil Mountain''s passage, called Mo Yu and Ju Qie."

    "According to the plan, Mo Yu, Ju Qie, and others were supposed to be accompanied by seventeen Ghost Race powerhouses to reach the Divine Wilderness Continent. But along the way, it seems that Mo Yu and Ju Qie had a fallout, and only Mo Yu emerged from the rift in the end.

    Moreover, after Mo Yu emerged from the rift, he did not meet with Liufeng and other Ghost Race powerhouses; instead, he married and had a child with a Human Race powerhouse named Ye Xuan.

    Afterwards, Liufeng and others sought Mo Yu several times, confirming that Mo Yu had hidden the final pair of keys. She had completely betrayed the Ghost Race.

    Mo Yu''s betrayal greatly angered Liufeng and the others, but since Ye Xuan was then a Great Emperor of the Human Race, far beyond the reach of Liufeng and his group.

    After that, Liufeng instructed a member of my family to enter the Spirit Dragon Holy Land for guidance, and through him, the Ghost Race powerhouses secretly guided their child in the ways of the Ghost Race.

    The child, named Ye Yu, had extraordinary talent and his Cultivation Level soared rapidly after practicing the methods of the Ghost Race.

    Indeed, after three thousand years, the Ghost Race bloodline within that child named Ye Yu awakened, killing both Ye Yu and Mo Yu.

    Regrettably, after the deaths of Ye Xuan and Mo Yu, the pair of keys to open Devil Mountain also vanished until a few months ago when they were found by the Young Master and Wu Xin Fairy."

    "No wonder Ye Yu''s Ghost Race bloodline surged, elevating to a Quasi-Emperor powerhouse in just three thousand years, turning against his own parents. It turns out it was all deliberately guided by someone behind the scenes."

    Qinchuan had always suspected that someone else was guiding Ye Yu from behind, but he had no direct evidence.

    Today, it was confirmed.

 Chapter 688 - 688: Heading East

    "However, what exactly happened between Mo Yu and Ju Qie back then? What drove Ju Qie and the others to hunt down Mo Yu, and why did Mo Yu betray the Ghost Race?"

    At this point, Qinchuan had two more puzzles in his heart.

    If Mo Yu had not betrayed the Ghost Race back then, the Ghost Race''s strongmen should have opened Devil Mountain eighty thousand years ago, and by now, the passage between the two worlds might have been open already. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Thinking of this, Qinchuan was reminded of something else and looked at Wu Xin with a profound gaze.

    "Fairy, how did you come to know about the presence of the Undying Bird''s soul here, or perhaps you already knew of the Ghost Race''s schemes?"

    Qinchuan had seen clearly in the void before; judging by Wu Xin Fairy''s behavior, her appearance here was no coincidence.

    "Give me the Fixed Flame Pearl, and I will tell you!" Wu Xin Fairy stared intently at the Fixed Flame Pearl in Qinchuan''s hand.

    "Didn''t you just hear? If the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence is consumed, the entire Divine Wilderness will be in danger," said Qinchuan, his eyebrows raised.

    "But what does that have to do with me?" Wu Xin Fairy asked, completely calm, for she was born with a purpose in life.

    The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional, and as Qinchuan looked at Wu Xin''s face, he felt a stirring in his heart.

    Although he had always known that Wu Xin and Luo Ling''er were not the same person, subconsciously, he had unknowingly linked Wu Xin with Luo Ling''er.

    When he suddenly heard her utter such a resolute statement, he awoke to a degree.

    Wu Xin would always just be Wu Xin; she would never be Luo Ling''er.

    Luo Ling''er, at the core, was kind-hearted and could never utter such an indifferent statement about the fate of the world.

    "Indeed, what does this have to do with you!"

    Qinchuan sighed.

    Having understood the cause and effect, Qinchuan abandoned the pursuit of the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence and prepared to leave the place.

    Although he did not absorb the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence, he had acquired a sacred Ghost Race artifact¡ªthe Fixed Flame Pearl¡ªand he was content.

    Through Er Rengu and the other, he learned that this place''s Array was called the Five Elements God Slaying Formation.

    Initially, the entrances to these Arrays were extremely secretive and fraught with danger.

    However, due to a meteor shower raining down, disrupting the powerful Array auras and throwing the Ancient Realm into disarray, all entrances were revealed, leading Qinchuan to inadvertently break into this place.

    The Five Elements God Slaying Formation was essentially a Binding Formation, easy to enter but very difficult to exit. Generally, if one stumbled in by mistake, they would be trapped for life beneath the Array because all paths back had been blocked.

    However, with the Fixed Flame Pearl in their possession, their situation was different.

    The Fixed Flame Pearl could avoid all manners of Strange Fire, allowing them to follow the path of fire to return.

    Thus, Qinchuan and his companions followed a fiery red path to leave the area.

    Wu Xin coveted the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence, but she knew she was no match for Qinchuan.

    Plus, she understood that the only way to leave this place was through the Fixed Flame Pearl, so she could only sigh in resignation and follow Qinchuan''s party to leave.

    Winding along the fiery-red light path, it wasn''t long before they arrived in a secret room within Flame Hell, where a passageway emerged behind the room, filled with burning flames and looking extremely dangerous

    ```

    More than ten days ago, the falling meteor had completely changed the landscape of this part of the Earth Realm, leaving devastation as far as the eye could see.

    Apart from the fiery red magma and the black meteorites, there was nothing else to be seen.

    According to Er Rengu and the others'' instructions, the Great Formation that suppressed the Undying Phoenix was located to the direct west of the Ancient Realm, not far from the entrance to the pathway leading to Devil Mountain.

    Another, prepared by the powerful members of the Ghost Race for release, was the Ghost Emperor who suppressed the Azure Dragon, located to the east of this Ancient Realm.

    "Wu Xing Fairy, are you coming with us to the east?" Qinchuan invited Wu Xing Fairy to join him.

    "No, Young Master Qin is going to prevent those Ghost Race members from absorbing the dragon spirits, while I have the same goal as them," she declined.

    Wu Xing Fairy wasn''t concerned with the fate of the Divine Wilderness Continent; she only considered her own interests.

    However, she also knew that with Qinchuan present, she definitely wouldn''t be able to successfully merge and absorb those dragon spirits, so she decided not to go.

    "In that case, let us part ways here," Qinchuan said, cupping his hands in farewell.

    "Farewell!" Wu Xing Fairy mimicked the gesture, hands clasped in front of her, elegant as jade. Then, as if remembering something of great importance, she said solemnly, "For the matters in the Underground Palace, thank you, Young Master Qin."

    She was naturally referring to the incident where Qinchuan saved her life.

    Qinchuan didn''t respond but transformed into a streak of light and, along with Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi, shot off towards the west.

    Behind him, the indifferent voice of Wu Xing Fairy carried on, "The next time we meet, I will surely defeat you!"

    Qinchuan was rendered speechless. This person, how quickly she switches faces.

    Wu Xing Fairy had always coveted the two Secret Realm Spirit Beads in his possession, and now, he feared, she also lusted after the Searing Soul Bead.

    With the Searing Soul Bead in hand, Qinchuan was unaffected by the surrounding Earth Fire and magma, moving as swiftly as the wind.

    "There is a teleportation passage in the heart of the mountain ahead that leads directly to the east of the Ancient Realm!"

    After traveling for a day, Er Rengu pointed to a large mountain ahead and spoke.

    This Ancient Realm was originally the territory of the Ghost Race, and people like Er Rengu had long obtained the regional map of this part of the Ancient Realm from the Ghost Race.

    "The Ghost Race even informed you of all this information?" Qinchuan inquired, curious.

    "After all, the pillars of the Four Aspects Law are located in all four corners of the Ancient Realm. Without these teleportation passages, who knows how long it would take to travel by foot," he replied.

    Qinchuan had no doubt about this and was the first to rush into that ancient peak.

    The once-hidden passage in the heart of that ancient peak had been fully exposed due to the meteor''s impact.

    After passing through a winding and twisting passage and entering the heart of the ancient peak, Qinchuan and his companions arrived at a huge secret room. In front of them was a portal shimmering with moving lights, leading into the chaos beyond and connecting to the east of the Ancient Realm.

    "Ah, Huo''er and the others have been here!"

    Qinchuan sensed two familiar auras in the heart of the secret room.

    "They have broken through to the Holy''s Realm right here!"

    From the vestiges left in the void, Qinchuan could tell that remnants of the Array used during their breakthrough remained.

    "Li Kaitian had also reached this place!"

    Apart from the auras of Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, as well as Li Kaitian, Qinchuan also detected the presence of many Great Emperors and Divine Envoys that had passed through this channel.

    These individuals must have been drawn by the light of the teleportation passage and headed towards the east of the Ancient Realm.

    Without any further hesitation, Qinchuan entered the shimmering portal.

    ```

 Chapter 689 - 689 Fire Crow

    Qinchuan and Er Rengu, among three people, just appeared at this place when Qinchuan instantly felt his whole body break out in goosebumps, sensing a terrifying crisis.

    "Retreat quickly!"

    Qinchuan shouted and immediately, the three of them shot out in three different directions.

    "Boom!"

    No sooner had the three of them leapt through the void than a huge Cage Binding Technique made of interwoven Dharma Patterns descended from the sky, landing where the three were supposed to have landed. However, due to the trio''s swift departure, the gigantic cage missed its mark.

    "Hehe, quite interesting. Mere cultivators at the Holy Realm Early Stage, yet you possess such strong sensory abilities, detecting the danger even before my Cage Binding Technique was activated."

    A mist of black fog spread, and two dense clouds of black fog materialized and drifted in the area.

    Indeed, they were two strong cultivators of the Ghost Race.

    "Eh, Er Rengu, Feng Hongyi, how come you two are here? Where is Lord Liufeng?"

    The two Ghost Race powerhouses were surprised to see Er Rengu and the other person.

    "Liufeng, he has been killed by me!"

    "And you will soon join him."

    Qinchuan stood in the void, coldly regarding these two Ghost Race cultivators, who had been guarding this passageway''s exit.

    However, it seemed that they did not suppress those who came through but captured many by using the Cage Binding Technique.

    "Impossible, Lord Liufeng is a ninth-rank Saint, a formidable opponent. How could you, a mere first-rank Saint ant, possibly have killed Lord Liufeng?" The Ghost Race cultivator said incredulously and derisively.

    "Er Rengu, what exactly happened?"

    The two once again demanded harshly, pressing Er Rengu for answers.

    But now Er Rengu and his companion, having submitted to Qinchuan, did not dare to speak recklessly with Qinchuan present.

    "Hmph, what does being first-rank matter? Killing you is as easy as reaching into a bag," Qinchuan said calmly.

    Immediately thereafter, Qinchuan shone brightly, the long spear howling to the heavens while Fire and Thunder took the shape of a huge dragon, both launching an attack toward the two Ghost Race powerhouses.

    "A grain of rice also dares to shine its light!"

    One of the Ghost Race powerhouses shouted, his Divine Skills surging, confronting Qinchuan. That Ghost Race cultivator did not take Qinchuan seriously at all, reaching out with his large hand to capture him.

    Both Ghost Race powerhouses were eighth-rank Saints, equivalent to the Intermediate Stage of a Supreme Saint in the Human Race.

    Although Qinchuan was only at the Holy Realm Early Stage, he now had the strength to fight even those at the Supreme Saint Late Stage. Dealing with someone at the Intermediate Stage of a Supreme Saint was naturally not a problem.

    "Boom!"

    After just one exchange, the Ghost Race powerhouse was instantly blown away, crashing into the continuous range of meteorite peaks and breaking apart a mountain range.

    "How is this possible?"

    "How can an ant at the Holy Realm Early Stage exhibit such terrifying power?"

    The Ghost Race cultivator was shot away by Qinchuan''s spear and felt a huge shock in his heart, rattled to the core.

    "There''s a lot you don''t know. If you had just stayed quietly in the Underworld, that would have been the end of it; but since you dared to break out, prepare to die!"

    Having blasted his opponent away with a single strike, Qinchuan pursued his victory, his Spear Intent continuous and unending. He seemed like a War God from Ancient Times, emitting golden divine light.

    "Kuang Xin, this first-rank Saint is very strange; let''s attack together!" Feeling a sudden chill, the first Ghost Race cultivator thought he was being targeted by a ferocious demon beast, sensing extreme danger.

    Unable to help himself, he called out loudly for help.

    The Ghost Race powerhouse known as Kuang Xin also noticed something unusual about Qinchuan and did not hesitate. With fierce Ghost Qi surging, he launched an attack and joined in the assault on Qinchuan.

    "Die!"

    The two sides had waged a great battle here, and Qinchuan''s strength had long since changed dramatically; his long spear also emitted a dragon''s yearning cry, a tremble that thirsted for blood.

    Golden light exploded at the site, emitting dazzling radiance; Qinchuan''s long spear pierced through Kuang Xin''s heart, and frenzied energy poured into the latter''s body.

    The next moment, Kuang Xin''s body burst with a "bang," turning into a blood mist, dying on the spot.

    "You... you... impossible! Aren''t you just a Holy Realm First Rank? Aren''t you suppressed by the Four Aspects Law?"

    The remaining Ghost Race powerhouse was thoroughly terrified and stammered in his roar.

    Two Supreme Saint Eighth Rank experts attacking a single Holy Realm First Rank together, and in an instant, one was suppressed by their opponent.

    This had completely exceeded his imagination.

    "Flee!"

    This Ghost Race powerhouse, quick-witted as he was, turned into a streak of light, attempting to escape from the place and report the existence of this human to his king.

    "Thinking of leaving? Did you ask for my permission?"

    Qinchuan''s eyes flared open, within his Innate Pupils, it seemed as if a sun and moon were endlessly rising and setting, shooting out a brilliant light from his gaze.

    The light of the Pupil Skill instantly blasted the fleeing Ghost Race Cultivator to pieces.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi watched from a side, shivering with fear.

    Even though they knew Qinchuan was terrifying, back in the palace where Qinchuan fought a great battle against many Ghost Race powerhouses, it was in dim light, and they had not seen it clearly.

    But now, they had witnessed with their own eyes how Qinchuan suppressed two intermediate-stage Supreme Saints with the cultivation level of Holy Realm Early Stage, without any hesitation or messiness.

    "Young Master Qin is truly unparalleled in the world, valiant and invincible, as if an Ancient War God reincarnated!"

    After a brief shock and awe, the two began to flatter him from the side.

    Qinchuan and his companions hit the road again, speeding off in the determined direction.

    In the following several days, Qinchuan encountered numerous Great Emperor powerhouses and Divine Envoys.

    Some of the strong people recognized Qinchuan, but the day when Qinchuan fought at the entrance to the Ancient Realm was so terrifying that they did not dare to approach him and cause trouble.

    However, just because they did not come to cause trouble didn''t mean Qinchuan would let them go; Qinchuan had already remembered those who had surrounded him that day, and now, upon encountering them on the road, he did not show any mercy, suppressing them all.

    After traveling for several days, Qinchuan passed through vast expanses of magma and flame, standing at the summit of a high mountain, looking into the distance.

    "There is actually a flock of fire crows there."

    Above the dense magma, he discovered a swarm of red fire crows with flames burning all over their bodies, circling in a certain place.

    "The entrance to the palace should be nearby!"

    Looking towards the flames, Feng Hongyi said, "These fire crows are the original renown of this part of the Ancient Realm. In Ancient Times, a group of Demon Flame Ravens were ordered to assist the Ghost Emperor in suppressing the Azure Dragon Soul.

    These fire crows are the descendants of that group of Demon Flame Ravens. The meteorite landed, the Great Formation around the palace was destroyed, and these fire crows were able to escape from it, appearing in this place."

    "Let''s go take a look!"

    Qinchuan nodded, his figure moved, and he rushed over.

    This flock of fire crows circled above the sea of magma and fire; countless fire crows spread their wings simultaneously, blowing out torrents of scorching storms. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "In the center of the fire crows, there are quite a few powerhouses who have reached this place."

    Qinchuan saw clearly, amidst the dense fire crows, there were numerous strong individuals invoking their Divine Skills, fiercely battling the fire crows.

    "These are beasts that have long dwelt in the Ancient Realm; their ancestral lands must contain many Supreme Treasures, definitely possessing tremendous opportunities," said a powerhouse, laughing.

    "Everyone, let''s strike together and slay these fire crows; once they''re defeated, they must return to their nesting ancestral lands, thereby guiding us to the treasure site," a certain strong individual said aloud.

 Chapter 690 - 690: Netherworld Strange Fire

    Qinchuan''s gaze was calm.

    The place was a complete mess, and the entrance to the palace had long since disappeared, but the ideas of these powerful cultivators seemed feasible.

    As long as they defeated these fire crows and struck fear into them, instinct would kick in, and the crows would return to the place they were most familiar with on their own.

    And that place was the palace where the will of the Ghost Emperor resided.

    Under Qinchuan''s instruction, Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi joined the many formidable cultivators in starting to hunt down these fire crows.

    The energy that burst out from this location attracted more and more cultivators to rush to the scene.

    As more and more cultivators joined the fray, the flock of fire crows quickly began to falter, with crows continuously falling from the void and into the scalding magma.

    Indeed, before long, the fire crows stopped fighting against everyone. They saw the leader, a crimson fire crow, let out a piercing cry, and the entire flock flew en masse in one direction.

    "Quick, follow them, these fire crows must be heading back to their ancestral grounds!"

    A powerful cultivator shouted loudly.

    Before he had even finished speaking, countless cultivators'' figures had already shot forth, closely following behind the fire crows.

    After flying over a sea of magma, the flock of fire crows entered into a range of divine peaks.

    Among these peaks, Qinchuan noticed that this part of the Earth Realm had not been destroyed by fallen meteorites and still preserved its original form.

    Located among the divine peaks, Qinchuan immediately noticed at the very center, there was an exceedingly vast Dao platform.

    At the edges of the Dao platform, in different directions, there were entrances glowing in gold, blue, white, red, and yellow.

    These corresponded to the elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

    The group of fire crows flew with their wings flapping towards the entrance shimmering with firelight.

    It seemed that they had come out of this very entrance.

    However, just as the flock of fire crows approached the entrance, suddenly, from within the crimson entrance, a divine flame flashing with a faint blue light burst forth.

    Being enveloped in flames themselves, ordinary flames could not harm them, but when the strange fire from within the entrance reached them, a mysterious faint blue light instantly ignited upon the crows.

    The next moment, several fire crows were burned to ash and vanished without a trace.

    "Gua!"

    Seeing the leading few fire crows incinerated to powder, the remaining dozens of crows let out a series of mournful cries.

    At this time, seeing a large number of cultivators already catching up from behind, escaping had become an impossibility.

    The group of fire crows split up, heading in five different directions, each flying towards the entrances of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

    As these fire crows drew near,

    the next moment, a jet of golden light spewed out from the gold entrance, countless vines stretched out from the blue entrance, a massive surge of vapor erupted from the white entrance, and the yellow entrance was filled with flying sand that obscured the sky and land.

    The splendid light of five colors shone, and the power of the Five Elements surged within the Great Formation, stirring up a tremendous storm.

    In the wake of the Five Elements Energy, before long, all the fire crows were killed, turning into dust, and not even a single body was left.

    "What''s happening?"

    Powerful cultivators who were far behind hesitated, thankful they had not entered the platform, as the energy just now would have suppressed them completely.

    "It seems there''s a Defensive Formation here!"

    An elder speculated from afar. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This is a formation left by the Ancient Ghost Clan. Beneath this formation, there must be concealed treasures of magical significance!"

    Some cultivators murmured softly to themselves.

    "This place''s formation is different from the one that suppresses the Undying Bird. This is a thoroughly Defensive Grand Formation."

    Qinchuan and his two companions had also arrived at the location. Er Rengu seemed to know something and spoke softly.

    "Once this formation is activated, one can safely emerge from it; however, if one wishes to enter, they must expend considerable effort."

    Qinchuan had also noticed that this formation was opposite in orientation to that which suppressed the Undying Bird, and the effects of the formation were exactly reversed as well.

    The formation in the west was difficult to enter and hard to exit, whereas this formation was difficult to enter but easy to exit.

    The Fire Ravens were unaware of the reasoning; they attempted to return the same way they came, only to find themselves completely suppressed by the Five Elements Formation.

    "With the Fixed Fire Bead in hand, we can enter through that fire pathway," Feng Hongyi said at this time.

    Everyone landed outside the arena, and for a moment, no one dared to enter.

    Just as Qinchuan and the others prepared to enter, at that moment, a furious voice erupted.

    "This ancient realm has been sealed for hundreds of millions of years; I do not believe this formation still holds much power."

    A figure with bulging eyes and a leonine gaze strode forward, making his way towards the arena.

    Qinchuan himself wanted to observe the ancient formation. Seeing someone taking the initiative, he immediately stopped to watch coldly from the sidelines.

    The man with the leonine gaze stepped into the arena, and there was no reaction from it.

    But everyone knew that the arena itself was not the most frightening part.

    The most terrifying aspect was the five gateways of the Five Elements.

    "I have cultivated the Fire Attribute and have done extensive research on Strange Fires. Let''s see what mysteries this fire pathway truly holds!" The man declared confidently.

    As he spoke, his body radiated light, and resplendent spiritual energy formed a battle armor around him before he cautiously proceeded towards the Strange Fire pathway.

    The cultivators outside the arena held their breath, anxiously watching the man''s every move.

    One step, two steps, three steps¡­

    The man drew closer and closer to the Strange Fire gateway, which still showed no sign of reaction.

    "Could it be that this Five Elements gateway only affects these Fire Ravens?" As the man continued unharmed and everyone''s faces lit up with joy.

    But their elation was short-lived. As soon as the man reached three feet from the fire pathway gateway, there was a sudden change.

    Blue light flickered again within the gateway.

    "Whoosh¡ª"

    A flame flashed by, and in the next instant, the thick layers of Spiritual Dao Armor on the man were shattered by the Strange Fire, which ignited on him in a blink of an eye.

    The man had time only for a dismal scream before he was reduced to smoke and dust.

    From the Strange Fire igniting upon him to being burned to dust happened in the blink of an eye, less than half a breath''s time, giving no chance to react, rendering even the protective spiritual armor useless.

    "This is actually Netherworld Strange Fire!" Qinchuan realized at that moment, the flame bursting from the fire pathway was none other than the Netherworld Strange Fire from the top ten ancient Strange Fires.

    Among the top ten ancient Strange Fires, Nether Fire was ranked fifth, born from the depths of the endless purgatory, ever-burning, capable of incinerating all sin and desire in the world.

    "That is Netherworld Strange Fire!"

    Among the Divine Envoys and Great Emperors present, many were worldly and recognized that the blue flames were indeed the Netherworld Strange Fire from legends.

    "My God, it''s actually the Nether Fire."

    Although the Netherworld Strange Fire was an ancient flame and not widely seen, its reputation was immense; even those who had not seen it had heard of its power and were deeply shocked.

    "Since it is guarded by Netherworld Strange Fire, let alone a hundred million years, even a billion years may not extinguish it. This path is blocked!"

    The Divine Envoys and Great Emperors sighed one after another.

    "As expected of an ancient clan''s realm, the dangers within are truly difficult to overcome."

    Many cultivators frowned, and with the Netherworld Strange Fire obstructing the way, they began to think about retreating.

 Chapter 691 - 691 Bewitching

    "The more formidable the array, the clearer it indicates that some extraordinary magical treasure is buried inside!"

    "Having utilized Strange Fire from Ancient Times for protection, there might even be a Kaitian sacred object inside!"

    Just as everyone began to hesitate, a mesmerizing and enticing voice suddenly arose from within the crowd.

    "Since we''ve already found this place, are we really going to stand by and watch as this opportunity slips through our fingers?"

    The strong voice of this cultivator was filled with temptation, using a supreme bewitching technique that shook the souls of the slightly weaker cultivators on the spot.

    Clearly, someone was unwilling to give up on this place, yet did not want to risk their own life by entering, therefore resorting to such filthy means, tempting others to explore and break the array.

    "Let me give it a try!"

    The promise of treasure captivated hearts. These powerful individuals had originally come with the purpose of seeking opportunities, and after the covert enticement from the cultivator, a grim-faced middle-aged man stepped forward immediately.

    Generally speaking, such ancient defensive formations had special methods of entry, and without the proper technique for breaking the formation, trespassing was essentially a death sentence.

    But at this moment, greed had taken over the minds of most, and even Great Emperor cultivators were easily seduced and lured.

    "This emperor was born overseas and has tempered his physical body with the murky waters at the bottom of the South Sea. Ordinary water element divine skills are simply no match for me!"

    The middle-aged man proclaimed loudly.

    "Tempered his physical body with the murky waters from the bottom of the South Sea?" Many cultivators turned their gaze toward the middle-aged man, and saw that his physical body was crystal clear, shining with luster, and fizzing with spirit, indeed containing strong fluctuations of the water element. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "He can withstand the turbid waters of the abyss; unless this passage holds water that defies the heavens, there should be no problem, right?" the cultivators thought to themselves.

    At that moment, the middle-aged man leapt onto the platform and walked towards the shimmering, white entryway of the Dao Magic.

    Just like the old man before, the middle-aged man advanced three feet in front of the entryway, which remained as silent as ever, with no reaction whatsoever.

    "The last step!"

    The middle-aged man took a deep breath, his body surging with mana, as powerful water element energy swirled around him like a great river''s waves, weaving into a set of shimmering Spiritual Qi Battle Clothes.

    "Whether this emperor can ascend to great heights depends on this step!"

    Even the many cultivators in the distance held their breath, not daring to let out a sound for fear of disturbing his attempt at breaking through the formation.

    After making up his mind, the middle-aged man stepped forward, entering within three feet of the entryway.

    His foot stepped into the water element entryway.

    The scene was peaceful, as quiet as before.

    The glowing white entryway showed no response, and the middle-aged man stood unharmed in his original spot.

    "Is this... a success?"

    The divine envoys and Great Emperor cultivators looked stunned, and then were overjoyed.

    The cultivator had approached within three feet of the entryway and wasn''t suppressed!

    "Quick, charge!"

    "Underneath this array, there must be a great opportunity."

    "The treasure is mine! The ancient inheritance is also mine!"

    Seeing the middle-aged man unscathed, numerous powerful beings could no longer hold back and, one after another, they activated their movement techniques, surging towards the water element entryway at the edge of the platform, fearing that if they were a step slower, the treasure would be snatched by someone else.

    "Hmph, this passage was tested by my life, and you still dare to compete with me for it?"

    A flash of ferocity streaked across the eyes of the middle-aged man, as he quickly rushed towards the beautifully-lit entryway.

    ```

    He was only a step away from the gate, and with a large stride, he directly entered the gateway.

    But the next moment, another anomaly occurred.

    The middle-aged man who rushed into the gate of white light and azure waves, his body visibly solidified into ice at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, his body turned into an icicle, standing stiffly in place.

    Then, with a "bang," the man frozen into an ice pillar burst open, turning into sparkling particles that spewed out.

    A Great Emperor powerhouse was in an instant reduced to ice crystal particles, dead beyond any doubt.

    "What¡ª¡ª"

    "Danger!"

    The cultivators rushing towards the gateway were all shocked, their faces filled with horror and panic.

    Several cultivators had already reached the front of the gateway and immediately halted when they saw this.

    "This gateway is still dangerous, retreat quickly!"

    After a brief moment of stupefaction, many cultivators came to their senses, activated their movement techniques, and fled outside the arena.

    "It''s lucky we were one step later! Otherwise, we would not have escaped death."

    Relieved, the cultivators who had returned were left with lingering fears. The central arena was vast; had it been just a bit smaller, quite a few cultivators might have already followed the middle-aged man inside.

    "This is a huge opportunity. Now there are still three paths to choose from. Since the Water and Fire paths didn''t work, perhaps the Gold, Wood, or Earth paths might still be accessible.

    There are five gateways here; there must be one correct passageway that leads to the other side!"

    At that moment, that seductive, bewitching voice sounded again, tempting the cultivators.

    Greed can easily breed inner demons and is the most susceptible to seduction. Sure enough, another honest-looking middle-aged cultivator yielded to the temptation of the hidden voice, reluctantly shouting, "I will try the Golden Passage."

    At the same time, he walked towards the golden gateway.

    Despite the stark warnings from the failed attempts at the Water and Fire passages, the cultivators still watched with hope as the strong man approached the golden gateway.

    But the outcome was extremely cruel and disappointing.

    This time, the cultivator wasn''t even three feet from the golden gateway, just ten feet away, when the gateway erupted with golden light, rays of light shooting skyward, dazzling like colorful rosy clouds. The brilliant streaming light burst from the gateway, engulfing and obliterating the man trying to break through the array, leaving not even a trace of blood or flesh.

    Another cultivator died horribly, and the seductive voice in the shadows rang out once more.

    "With four wrong paths, three have now been eliminated. Now there''s only a fifty-fifty chance left, you might be able to get through!"

    Think about it¡ªagainst-the-odds magical treasures, ancient legacies¡ªonce you choose the right one and successfully enter, you will rise. Even in the Divine Realm, no one will be able to stop you!"

    Although there were already three predecessors as examples, it didn''t take long for someone''s greed to overcome their fear.

    "I''ll do it! I''ve lived for two hundred thousand years now, with no hope of breaking through to the God Realm in this life. Since my lifespan is nearly at its end, I might as well take a chance!"

    An old man with cloudy eyes and withered arms like dead branches stepped forward, directly heading towards the yellow earthen pathway.

    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh"

    When the old man was about three feet away, a chaotic gale of yellow sand blew through the channel, enveloping most of the arena.

    With the yellow sand pervading the air, no one could see what was happening inside. After a long while, the dust settled, and there was no sign of the old man anymore.

    "What happened, did he make it in?"

    The enveloping yellow sand obscured everyone''s view of the events.

    Qinchuan, however, saw it clearly. The old man had turned into particles of dust amidst the sandstorm, just like the three before him, completely dead.

    ```

 Chapter 692 - 692: The Impostor

    The next moment, that voice in the shadows also revealed the answer to everyone.

    "He''s dead. Now, there''s only one passage left, which must be the correct one. Hurry up and get inside! The ancient magical treasure inheritance is right before your eyes!"

    Under the seduction of this mysterious voice, everyone had already assumed that among the five passages, there would be one correct path.

    At that moment, upon hearing these words, two cultivators stepped out simultaneously and rushed towards the last wooden passage: "The magical treasure is mine!"

    With incredibly fast movements, one on the left and one on the right, they both stepped into the threshold, but in the next moment, several green vines extended from within the threshold and entwined both of them at the same time.

    "Bang, bang," two crisp sounds rang out, and both of them perished, a blood mist filling the sky.

    The last passage, too, was impassable!

    "How is that possible? All five passages are dead ends?!"

    At this moment, turmoil erupted in the area, as no one understood why this was happening.

    "No, we''ve been deceived!"

    By then, finally, some cultivators came to their senses and shouted sternly.

    "Who is it!"

    All five passages were dead ends, and most cultivators had also realized this, especially since some had reminded them, allowing everyone to snap out of the deception.

    But by that time, the voice in the shadows had already disappeared without a trace.

    Numerous cultivators also lacked any means to track it down.

    "Damn it, if I catch you, I won''t let you off lightly!" some cultivators cursed loudly when they couldn''t find the person who had misled them from the shadows.

    "Let''s go, the treasures in here are not meant for us; I think there''s no need to force it!"

    Cultivators who had calmed down spoke again: "We should try our luck elsewhere. This ancient realm is not that much different from the Divine Wilderness Continent; there must still be many treasure lands." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "That''s true, let''s leave quickly. This place is a death trap; those Fire Crows probably deliberately lured us here!"

    Just as many cultivators were preparing to leave, a cold and stern voice echoed above their heads, interrupting them.

    "I''d like to see who dares to leave!"

    In the void, a mysterious youth with a long spear and a masked face, stood above all, sweeping his gaze over everyone with the same indifference and disdain as a deity looks down on ants.

    "He must have been the one who used the art of deception earlier, luring those five unlucky ones to their deaths."

    Qinchuan glanced at him and immediately recognized that the person in the shadows was him.

    "And who might you be?"

    Already quite upset about being deceived, when the cultivators saw someone so bold as to block their way, they were especially outraged and shouted loudly.

    At the same time, many other cultivators also scoffed: "If I want to leave, I leave; if I want to stay, I stay. Who the hell do you think you are to order me around?"

    As they spoke, a cultivator activated his movement technique and, transforming into a Divine Rainbow, shot towards the distance.

    "Wanting to leave without asking this young master''s permission?"

    A ruthless glint flashed in the mysterious youth''s eyes, and then his long spear swirled, Spear Intent like a dragon, charging fiercely towards the cultivator attempting to flee.

    "Whoosh!"

    A colossal dragon roared, instantly swallowing the escaping cultivator, not even a bone or corpse was left behind.

    "Huh?"

    The young man brazenly made his move, instantly suppressing a cultivator of the same realm without breaking a sweat, which sent a shockwave of caution through the hearts of many cultivators.

    Qinchuan remained unmoved. Whatever this cultivator wanted to do was none of his business, but the words that the young man spoke next baffled him.

    "I forgot to tell you, my surname is Qin, and my given name is Chuan. If any of you still wish to run, feel free to try and see whether your movement technique is faster, or my spear."

    The young man looked down upon the crowd with a disdainful expression.

    "Of course, if any of you disagree, step forward and challenge me. If you can withstand three of my Divine Skills unleashed by this long spear, I will let all of you leave."

    Qinchuan was still in shock.

    In all his life, there had been no shortage of people falsely claiming his identity for their deceptive acts, but this was the first time someone had done such villainous deeds using his reputation to his face.

    "Qinchuan, are you Qinchuan?"

    Many cultivators exclaimed in astonishment.

    Previously, upon entering the Ancient Realm, Qinchuan battled against over a hundred Great Emperor-level powerhouses without falling behind, and in the end, he even used Heavenly Punishment to escape from the encirclement. His reputation had skyrocketed since then.

    Most people present were aware of Qinchuan''s renown.

    As for Qinchuan''s true appearance, the mysterious young man wore a mask, making it impossible to see his face clearly.

    Even without a mask, no one here had seen the real Qinchuan.

    Aside from a few such as the Qinghui Holy Maiden, the majority who knew Qinchuan were the cultivators who had once besieged him.

    However, Qinchuan had killed all of those cultivators who besieged him on his way through the Teleportation Formation.

    "Young Master Qin, for what purpose have you kept us here?"

    Hearing that the young man was the illustrious Qinchuan, nobody dared to attempt an escape. A cultivator with red hair and a blue robe stepped forward, asking cautiously.

    "What for? You''re nothing but trash, like ants living under the earth. Do you have no self-awareness of your usefulness?" The young man was incredibly audacious, even more arrogant than the original Qinchuan.

    The crowd bore no recent grudges or past resentments with Qinchuan. In fact, they had never even seen him before, yet they were now being scolded publicly, feeling indescribably stifled.

    But when they thought of the individual before them who had once fought against a hundred and included elders and powerhouses from the major super Sect Families...

    These people dared not speak their anger.

    "We ask that Young Master Qin provide clear instructions!" The red-haired, blue-robed cultivator asked, suppressing his anger, speaking in a humble tone.

    "Not only are you trash, but you''re also very stupid!" The young man snorted coldly: "Since you''ve come forward on your own, it will be you. Go to the Daoist field, channel the Water Law, and enter the blue gate."

    "What!"

    As soon as the young man uttered these words, many cultivators reacted with shock and horror.

    "You''re asking us to deliver ourselves to our death by breaking the array? Just now, five cultivators have already tried different channels, and they have all failed and died!"

    At that moment some cultivators came to a sudden realization, responding: "That''s it, the hidden voice from before was your trickery!"

    Apart from this "Qinchuan," who else could coerce so many formidable individuals?

    "It seems you''re not as stupid as I thought. It was indeed I who guided you to attempt breaking the array."

    The aura emanating from the young man was immense and domineering.

    "Since there''s an array left here, there must be a way to break it. If all five gates lead nowhere, maybe different Daoist Divine Abilities are required to work in unison.

    The arrays under heaven can change a thousand times, but all paths lead to the same outcome. There is always a way out; as long as we test slowly, we will find a way in."

    This "Qinchuan" spoke unabashedly of using the people to attempt breaking the array, which infuriated many. Immediately, numerous people began to curse loudly.

    "Damn it, if you wish to enter and seek treasures, why don''t you test it yourself? How dare you use us as your guinea pigs!"

 Chapter 693 - 693: The Death of Qinchuan

    "Heh, heh, heh, what status do I possess? My life surely cannot be compared to you lowly ants." The youth stood tall and chest out, his eyes full of disdain.

    Suddenly, he swept his cold gaze over the crowd and said, "You have two choices: either break through that array and you might have a slim chance of survival,

    or my long spear will send you on your way, with certain death."

    With his spear pointed at the youth who had spoken up earlier, he said, "Now you''re the first to choose: break the array or die!"

    The youth''s breath was unsteady; to resist was to die, and to attempt to break the array was also to die.

    At this moment, Qinchuan could no longer hold back. Although he had taken countless lives in his lifetime and never cared how others viewed him, he couldn''t tolerate someone using his name to commit evils right under his nose.

    Qinchuan walked out from the crowd at a measured pace and said, "Hold on."

    His abrupt voice caught the attention of everyone, including the imposter Qinchuan. All eyes turned to look at him.

    Qinchuan continued to speak slowly and calmly: "I have a method that can enter the passage!"

    "You have a method to enter this array?"

    "Qinchuan''s" eyes narrowed, a mix of suspicion, ferocity, and distrust in his gaze.

    "It is the Great Enlightenment Mystery Formation of the Ghost Race; I once saw it in an Ancient Book and I know the Oral Incantation to enter the array!"

    Qinchuan just made up a name and said.

    "Oh? Step forward and speak of the Array Breaking Techniques," "Qinchuan" said with interest, beckoning.

    Without delay, Qinchuan moved and vaulted next to the fake Qinchuan, whispering a few words to him.

    Qinchuan didn''t actually know any Formation Breaking Techniques; instead, he arbitrarily recited an Incantation for a Fire Element Magical Power.

    Upon hearing this, a gleam flashed in the eyes of the false Qinchuan.

    "How does this young master know if you are deceiving me? You go ahead and use the Spell to enter."

    At this moment, the counterfeit Qinchuan, rather than dwelling on the earlier youth''s choice, pointed at Qinchuan saying, he wanted Qinchuan to scout the path for him.

    Qinchuan had already anticipated this response and, without showing any signs of inferiority or arrogance, serenely and pretentiously said, "I am naturally very willing to serve Young Master Qin."

    Qinchuan wore a smirk on his face, deliberately emphasizing the words ''Young Master Qin'' loudly.

    The other man failed to catch any hint of the unexpected and laughed heartily: "Good, very good, if you manage to successfully enter the array, you will follow by this young master''s side as an attendant. In the future, you will surely transcend the Great Emperor and achieve the God Realm!"

    "Then I thank Young Master Qin!"

    Qinchuan pretentiously said, and then in an instant, his figure moved and he appeared at the center of the arena.

    Upon arriving at the center, Qinchuan didn''t hesitate at all; his figure turned into a streak of light and headed straight for the blazing Flame passage.

    "Will he make it?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I hope he truly knows the method to enter the array!"

    Now, many cultivators were coerced by the fake Qinchuan; if Qinchuan failed, certainly, many more cultivators would be forced to attempt to break the array.

    Thus, many cultivators were extremely hopeful that Qinchuan would survive.

    Qinchuan''s movement technique was extremely fast; he didn''t hesitate at all, and his form turned into a beam of light that rushed into the Fire passage.

    "He''s really alright!"

    "He succeeded?!"

    When Qinchuan entered the Fire passage, where the Netherworld Strange Fire should have burst forth, incredibly, it didn''t appear at all.

    Qinchuan stood unharmed at the entrance of the passage!

    "He truly has the Formation Laws!" In that moment, all cultivators were filled with immense shock.

    The fake Qinchuan also had his pupils contract fiercely, with a glint of joy flickering across his face.

    But the next moment, he calmed down and beckoned to the young man who had been approached first, "You, come here."

    "What instructions does Young Master Qin have?" The young cultivator asked with a bowed fist.

    "Cast this spell and enter," Qinchuan said, whispering into the young cultivator''s ear.

    "This guy, not too stupid," Qinchuan noted the other''s actions, realizing that he didn''t trust him, which is why he had found another person to test the truth of the oral incantation.

    "Alright, Young Master Qin!" Although the young man was reluctant, he now had an oral incantation, which greatly increased his chances of survival compared to his previous random attempts; he did not dare to delay and headed towards the Fire passage.

    The young man activated the incantation, cautiously making his way toward the passage.

    Qinchuan stood at the entrance of the passage, watching everything calmly.

    The Fixed Fire Pearl on him could protect a certain space, and as the cultivator entered the passage, he remained within the range of the pearl''s protection.

    Hence, when the young cultivator entered the passage, the Netherworld Strange Fire did not appear, and everything seemed safe and normal.

    "Hahaha, not bad, not bad at all, it really is the Formation Breaking Mantra, heaven is truly aiding me."

    "Qinchuan," seeing that neither person encountered any issues, let go of all suspicions, laughed wildly looking up to the sky, and transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the passage.

    "Indeed, this is the key to breaking the array!"

    "Qinchuan," having entered the passage now and with no Strange Fire appearing, was extremely excited.

    "Ancient Spells, Ghost Race heritage, Kaitian sacred treasures, here I come, they are all mine! Hahaha!"

    From outside the scene, the crowd watched the three people in the passage, their eyes filled with eagerness.

    They even envied the young man who had been coerced by "Qinchuan" to try and break through the formation.

    Now that only the three of them knew the oral incantation, the treasures behind the passage were truly at the trio''s disposal for choosing.

    "Young Master Qin, let''s hurry, a place guarded by Ancient Strange Fire is sure to be hiding incredible treasures!"

    The coerced young man now bore no resentment toward "Qinchuan," even beginning to fawn upon and urge "Qinchuan" onward.

    "Yes, let''s go!"

    "Qinchuan" nodded and spoke to Qin and the young man.

    Qin and his companion turned to scout the path ahead.

    Just then, the "Qinchuan" behind them suddenly changed expression, and shouted low, "You two ants, dare to seek treasures in the sacred land of ancient times, die!"

    Immediately after, Qin and the young man felt an overwhelming force strike them from behind.

    "Boom!"

    Qin and the young man were blown away.

    As Qin was being blown away at that very instant, something odd happened at the location; a bluish Strange Fire appeared all around, engulfing the impostor Qinchuan in an instant.

    The Strange Fire flashed past, and the fake Qinchuan turned to dust in an instant.

    "What''s going on?"

    The incident in the passage had occurred too quickly.

    The crowd only saw "Qinchuan" unexpectedly strike the two people ahead of him, sending them flying.

    And before the crowd could even react, the next moment, they saw "Qinchuan" surrounded and consumed by the bluish Strange Fire, perishing from the path.

    "Qinchuan... is dead?"

    At this moment, those outside the arena, including the young man beside Qin who had been protected by the Fixed Fire Pearl, were all shocked and speechless.

    Qinchuan looked disdainfully at where the fake Qinchuan had disappeared.

    Faced with the impostor Qinchuan''s sneak attack, he could have easily avoided it, but instead he allowed himself to be moved laterally by the force, leaving the protection of the Fixed Fire Pearl, ultimately leading to the impostor being consumed by the Strange Fire.

    It could be said that he brought it upon himself.

 Chapter 694 - 694: 694 Chapter: Gathering Together

    ```

    "What''s going on?"

    The young man beside Qinchuan was filled with confusion and astonishment.

    He was perplexed as to why "Qinchuan" would suddenly be devoured by the Strange Fire, and he was shocked and horrified that Qinchuan, the supreme prodigy who had faced a hundred Great Emperor powerhouses alone, could just die like that?

    "If you want to live, stay within three meters of me!"

    At this moment, Qinchuan suddenly spoke up indifferently.

    "Is it you?"

    With Qinchuan saying this, the cultivator then understood that the Oral Incantation was fake, and the reason they had been safe from the Strange Fire was this mysterious young man.

    Qinchuan didn''t say anything more and continued to walk into the passage by himself.

    The young man watched Qinchuan leave, shivered suddenly, and hurriedly followed, fearing he would be devoured by the Strange Fire.

    Outside the venue, everyone watched as Qinchuan and the young man walked deeper into the passage until they finally disappeared.

    "No, this kid has a secret. Only by following him can you avoid being devoured by the Strange Fire!"

    At this time, many cultivators also came to this realization.

    But with the departure of Qinchuan and his companion, they no longer had the courage to force their way through the passage.

    The word began to spread throughout the Divine Peak clusters that a treasure trove guarded by an Array had been found.

    And as the news of the treasure emerged in this place, the news of Qinchuan''s demise also spread far and wide.

    The name Qinchuan, from the day the Devil Mountain opened, had become known to many people.

    Moreover, over this period, Jiang Bing, Bai Yunran, and others had been hunting Qinchuan throughout the Ancient Realm, which only heightened his fame.

    Even cultivators who entered the Ancient Realm later had heard more or less of Qinchuan''s deed of fighting a hundred emperors alone.

    In the Ancient Realm, a network of Teleportation Arrays interconnected the entire land, and now, the news of Qinchuan''s death spread by word of mouth, and soon, most of the cultivators in the Ancient Realm knew of his demise.

    ...

    "Did you know? In the eastern part of the Ancient Realm, a treasure has appeared, hidden within Divine Peaks and protected by an Ancient Five Elements Formation. It is said to contain an Ancient sacred object!"

    "I''ve heard about it, too. That Ancient Method killed Qinchuan!"

    "Really? Where is it located?"

    "The location is at..."

    ...

    "Hey, have you heard? Qinchuan is dead! He ventured into an Ancient Method and was burned to death by the Strange Fire!"

    "What, Qinchuan is actually dead?"

    "I haven''t had the chance to suppress him personally to avenge my brother; how could he die first!"

    "Hahaha, good riddance! The scoundrel killed my brother in the battle on Divine Demon Island, and now he has fallen. If my brother knows down below, he must be consoled."

    Some lamented not being able to kill Qinchuan personally, while others rejoiced that their revenge had been fulfilled.

    "You say he died by venturing into the Ancient Method and being burned by the Strange Fire, but what exactly happened?" S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You don''t know yet? It''s in the east of the Ancient Realm, not far from a transport point..."

    Upon hearing these two pieces of news, some focused on the Ancient Method, while others were concerned about Qinchuan''s death.

    But in the end, everyone unanimously headed for the Ancient Method''s treasure site.

    Inside the Array that had taken down Qinchuan, there must be incredible secrets hidden.

    ...

    "Qinchuan, is he dead?"

    In the middle of a mountain range, Wu Xin Fairy stood gracefully, her entire being like a Divine Lotus in bloom, exuding a sacred and holy aura.

    She happened to hear the news as she passed by.

    ```

    In these few short days, she had followed the words of her mysterious master and found a treasure location of the Ancient Ghost Clan, gaining some rewards.

    She felt her strength had improved significantly.

    Although she was not sure if she could defeat Qinchuan, she very much wanted to see him again and battle with him once more.

    Was it really just to battle him, or did she simply want to see him for the sake of seeing him?

    She found it difficult to articulate.

    But now, upon hearing the news of Qinchuan''s death, she suddenly felt lost.

    "Strange, why do I feel a sense of unease? Why would I want to see him again?

    No, I must be sensitive because I want to snatch the Spiritual Pearl and the Absolute Death Fire Pearl from him!"

    Wu Xin Fairy''s skin was clear and translucent, smooth like lustrous jade, as she gently shook her head and regained her composure.

    "It''s just the death of an irrelevant person after all.

    No, if Qinchuan is dead, the two Spiritual Pearls he possesses are what I need. I must find these two Spiritual Pearls!"

    Wu Xin Fairy did not hear more details as she passed by; otherwise, she would have known with Qinchuan possessing the Fire Pearl, strange fires couldn''t kill him, and she would have realized that the one who died was not Qinchuan.

    She knew Qinchuan had gone to the site where the Azure Dragon Soul was suppressed, and now she hurried toward the Array located in the east.

    ...

    Atop a mountain peak, Qinghui Holy Maiden gazed towards the east.

    At that moment, she was holding a black Spirit Fruit that glinted with a metallic luster.

    "Qinchuan is dead?"

    Qinghui Holy Maiden stood on the mountain peak, her emotions surging.

    "Qinchuan is dead? Qi Sha is dead? The man who enchanted Yue Chan the Fairy to the point of obsession, whom countless in the Divine Realm adored, who even braved the Underworld in search of treasure, is dead?"

    She did not have much interaction with Qi Sha or Qinchuan; her thoughts were more with Yue Chan.

    "Yue Chan, the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit you asked me to find has been found, but the Qi Sha you''ve painstakingly pursued, has died."

    "I wonder how you will feel when you hear this news?"

    Back then, Qi Sha had deeply hurt Yue Chan, but despite the pain, she ventured into chaos to seek treasures for him. That much told her that Yue Chan had never let go. Imagining how Yue Chan would react to the news of Qi Sha''s death was beyond her.

    "Forget it, this Holy Maiden will do a good deed through to the end, help you take this trip, and see if I can find a relic."

    Qinghui Holy Maiden''s figure fluttered as she drifted towards the distance.

    ...

    "Impossible, absolutely impossible, big brother is so powerful, how could he possibly be dead! You''re the one who is dead, your whole family is dead!"

    Elsewhere, Ji Huo''er''s face was flushed red with anger as she argued vehemently with several cultivators.

    "Hmph, the news of this boy''s death is common knowledge throughout the Ancient Realm by now. If you don''t believe it, feel free to ask around!"

    The cultivators looked disdainfully at Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Li Kaitian.

    After hearing about Qinchuan''s death, they had rushed to the Array treasure site, hoping to get a share of the spoils, only to be hassled by several lunatics.

    The young girl was charming and radiant, but utterly unreasonable, insisting that Qinchuan was not dead and even cursing at them.

    If they didn''t want to hurry to the Array treasure site and avoid further delays, they would have taught her a lesson long ago.

    "Huo''er, calm down."

    Upon hearing the news, Ling Xian''er and Li Kaitian were also extremely shocked; they too could not believe that someone as powerful as Qinchuan with his Divine Skills could die so abruptly.

    But considering that this place was, after all, a forbidden area of the Ancient Ghost Clan, they too felt uncertain at the moment.

    "Hearing is false, seeing is believing. Even if a million people say Young Master Qin is dead, we should not easily believe it without evidence.

    Now, the best thing we can do is to go to the Array treasure site they mentioned to find out the truth."

    Ling Xian''er spoke calmly and analytically, her demeanor ethereal as an immortal.

    At the same time, in different locations within the Ancient Realm, countless cultivators were rushing toward the east.

 Chapter 695 - 695: Horde of Demons

    In the center of the Ancient Realm.

    Amidst a series of desolate mountain ranges, there was a mysterious black altar.

    Above the altar, an incredibly hideous humanoid monster was performing some sort of bizarre ritual.

    Just then, suddenly, a little demon burst in, exclaiming loudly.

    "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened; two Human Cultivators have entered the Yaksha Palace."

    The Ghost Race powerhouse engaged in the mysterious ritual, named Guici, halted upon hearing this news and opened his eyes, shooting forth a terrifying killing intent.

    "How is that possible? The Yaksha Palace is guarded by the Five Elements'' Strange Fire, without the correct Spell, even our Demon Race Cultivators cannot enter. How could the Human Race possibly get inside?"

    "I... I don''t know... But in the outside world, those despicable humans have all gone mad!" the little demon replied.

    "Wait... Have Liufeng and the others returned?"

    Guici suddenly thought of something and cried out in shock.

    "To report to Your Majesty, Liufeng and the other five lords have not yet returned!"

    "Hmm? The Soul of the Undying Phoenix is most compatible with Liufeng, and since the Undying Phoenix mainly uses offensive tactics, it should not be as difficult to absorb as the Azure Dragon Soul Essence Qi. By all means, it should have been absorbed long ago.

    Could it be, could it be that those three ants from Er Rengu didn''t honor the agreement¡­"

    Thinking this, the Demon Race king waved his hand, "Take a few of our people and wait at the periphery of the Array outside the Yaksha Palace to meet up with Cang Yuan and the others. Additionally, send Qing You to investigate the Yaksha Palace."

    "Yes!"

    The little demon bowed in response and then left the place.

    ...

    This young Cultivator, following behind Qinchuan, was initially somewhat timid, fearing the strange fire would consume him, but after the two had traveled together for a long while without harm, his courage gradually grew, and he began to ingratiate himself with Qinchuan.

    "This Qinchuan has committed many evils; it''s truly retribution that the strange fire has devoured him."

    "If not consumed by the strange fire, he would have been executed by the hundreds of Great Emperor powerhouses eventually!"

    He spoke with resentment, clearly harboring a grudge against that "Qinchuan" from before.

    He grumbled all the way until, after a long while, he turned to look at the Qinchuan beside him.

    "By the way, Young Master, my name is Lin Buyu, a disciple of the Divine Path Sect. May I ask how you should be addressed?"

    Lin Buyu was no Great Emperor powerhouse but merely an ordinary Holy''s Realm, surviving to this day in the Ancient Realm where Great Emperors were as common as trees and Supreme Saints as numerous as dogs, by relying on the suppression of the Four Aspects Law.

    "Qinchuan!"

    Qinchuan quickened his pace, briskly moving forward as he spoke out two words faintly.

    "What about Qinchuan? Qinchuan has been burnt to death by the strange fire, he got what he deserved!" Lin Buyu had not yet caught up with the thought and continued the conversation.

    The next moment, he suddenly realized what had been said and blanched with shock, "Ah? Young Master, are you saying your name is Qinchuan?"

    His tone changed, "You are Qinchuan, but the one outside?"

    "Merely a deceiver, stealing the fame of others," Qinchuan said blandly.

    "Ah... Young Master, so you... you''re the real Young Master Qin?!" Upon hearing this, Lin Buyu finally understood; the Qinchuan outside had been an impostor.

    And the true one had been right before him all this time.

    What troubled him even more was that all along the way, he had been cursing Qinchuan right in front of the real Qinchuan himself.

    Although the person he had been vilifying was not the real Qinchuan.

    Still, he was utterly panic-stricken, constantly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, "Young Master Qin, I didn''t mean to curse you at all, I... I was cursing that imposter who stole your name."

    Qinchuan abruptly stopped, turned his head with furrowed brows, and looked at Lin Buyu, "I told you not to stray beyond a three-zhang radius from this young master. Next time, I may not have the patience to remind you again."

    Turns out, Lin Buyu had been so startled upon learning that the person before him was the real Qinchuan that he had inadvertently slowed down, almost failing to keep up with Qinchuan''s pace, and nearly stepped out of the protective range of the Regulation Fire Bead.

    "Yes, yes, Buyu remembers!"

    Qinchuan''s attitude indicated that he wouldn''t pursue the matter further.

    Only then did Lin Buyu let out a sigh of relief, feeling as though a massive boulder had been lifted from his heart.

    He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and, with all his might, stimulated his movement technique to keep up with Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan, who possessed the Extreme Sha Fixed Fire Bead, encountered no obstacles on his way.

    The two followed a tunnel ablaze with fierce fire, not knowing how long they had been moving forward when they saw a white glow ahead, signaling they had reached the end.

    "Hu!"

    As soon as Qinchuan and his companion emerged from the fire tunnel, the next moment, a dense flock of fire crows charged at them from the void.

    "Hmph!"

    Qinchuan''s aura was immense, his eyes ice-cold. Majestic Innate Power mixed with the power of cause and effect swept around him.

    Lin Buyu let out a long howl, his hair disheveled in the chaos, as a golden spear materialized in his hand to fend off the surrounding fire crows.

    Although these fire crows were descendants of the ancient Demon Race, after being imprisoned here for billions of years, their bloodline had greatly degenerated, and their current Cultivation Level was at most that of the Holy''s Realm.

    The two entered the flock of fire crows, moving as if they were in a land without others.

    However, the surrounding fire crows continued to appear endlessly, and with each sweep from Qinchuan, a large number of their corpses would fall.

    But in an instant, the gaps were filled again.

    These fire crows seemed infinite, as if they could never be fully eradicated.

    "These fire crows have bred for countless generations here; there''s no telling how many there are!"

    Qinchuan also realized this and immediately exhaled a breath of Essence Qi.

    The golden Spiritual Power that gushed forth like waves violently pushed back the flock of fire crows, clearing a space ahead of them.

    "Now, the only way is to push forward and carve out a path of blood."

    The two continued to crush the fire crows ahead while moving forward.

    Lin Buyu faithfully followed by Qinchuan''s side.

    Though the fire crows were not as strong as him, he was already struggling to deal with dozens at once; facing tens of thousands, he would have fallen already if not for Qinchuan at his side.

    The two thus continued to advance step by step; after an indeterminate amount of time, the number of fire crows ahead gradually decreased.

    But on the ground, countless swarms of Heavenly Demon Ants had appeared.

    These ants were several zhang long, with a pair of strong and powerful iron legs, capable of delivering a painful bite if one were to be caught.

    However, Qinchuan was not troubled by this either.

    The two continued to pass safely through the guarded area of the Heavenly Demon Ants. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As they advanced, the ground beasts changed in several waves, from Heavenly Demon Ants to four-legged Demon Spiders, and then to candle dragons with horns on their heads.

    In just a few days, the two experienced more than ten different beast hordes'' intercepts.

    Fortunately, these were all low-rank beasts. With Qinchuan taking action, they forcibly cleared a survival path.

    Ten days later.

    The two were covered in green blood, as if they had just crawled out of a beast''s blood pool.

    Within these short ten days, Lin Buyu had killed at least a million beasts.

    At this moment, his admiration for Qinchuan was profound.

    Being able to kill so many beasts was solely due to Qinchuan''s assistance. Had he been alone, he would have been overwhelmed by the hordes of beasts.

    Having lived for thousands of years, he had never killed as many beasts in ten days as he had in ancient times, and his gains were tremendous. He felt that if it were not for the suppressive laws of the Ancient Realm, he would have already broken through.

 Chapter 696 - 696 Dilemma

    Finally, that day, after Qinchuan slew a wave of Earth Spirits and Y¨©n Sh¨¡, the two of them broke through the encirclement of Ghost Fiend Demonic Beasts that filled the sky.

    The two entered a white barrier, and in the center of the barrier stood a palace that shimmered with a black metallic luster.

    Above the palace stood a towering Yaksha, holding a tri-pronged trident that flickered with light, emanating a chilling and terrifying pressure.

    "Roar!"

    Outside the white barrier, countless Earth Spirits and Y¨©n Sh¨¡ bared their fangs and brandished their claws, wishing nothing more than to tear the two to pieces.

    But these Y¨©n Sh¨¡ absolutely dared not touch the white barrier, as if they were extremely fearful of the barrier protecting the palace.

    "We''ve finally arrived at this place!"

    Qinchuan murmured softly, the level of difficulty in entering from the east and the west, where the Ancient Divine Beasts were suppressed, was really quite different.

    He didn''t know that the difficulty of entering and leaving the palace in the west was not low either; if he hadn''t obtained the Earthfire Bead from the Ghost Race, he would still be trapped underground.

    "These Ghost Race powerhouses don''t know how long they''ve been inside, I must hurry over."

    Thinking this, Qinchuan continued to shoot towards the Yaksha Palace.

    Although the Yaksha Palace and the W¨£ngli¨£ng Palace were situated east and west of each other, their layouts were not significantly different. Qinchuan, familiar with the way, headed straight for the inner gate of the palace.

    "Boom!"

    Indeed, as soon as he pushed open the great doors of the palace, a vast and overwhelming aura came rolling in, like huge waves smashing down, tumultuous and forceful.

    The entire grand hall was bathed in radiant splendor, with pure white Spiritual Energy overflowing everywhere, illuminating the whole hall with a holy and majestic glow.

    "Such a rich water element!"

    Lin Buyu exclaimed softly; his physical body couldn''t withstand it and he was directly swept out of the grand hall by the formidable power of the water.

    "Damn, I''m still too late!"

    Upon entering the palace and seeing the scene before him, Qinchuan frowned and spoke.

    In the center of the great hall was a glistening pool of water, and the unceasing, boundless might of the Agua, was actually emitting from there.

    In the center of the pool, a three-foot long Azure Dragon with its head raised in a howl was sealed, its body emitting ripples of Law that captivated the soul.

    This was indeed the Spiritual Form Essence Spirit of the Azure Dragon, one of the Four Symbols divine beasts.

    Below the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, several Ghost Race powerhouses with unsightly faces were seated.

    "There are people in the palace!" Lin Buyu also saw the several figures and was greatly surprised, then his tone shifted, "Wait, these aren''t from the Human Race?"

    "They''re from the Ghost Race," Qinchuan murmured in response, signaling Lin Buyu to back away a bit.

    "The Ghost Race!" Lin Buyu''s hand covered his mouth in disbelief, "Isn''t the Ghost Race... supposed to have been suppressed in the Underworld long ago?"

    He didn''t dare to ask out loud, but his heart was already tossing with shock and bewilderment.

    This sensation was like inadvertently uncovering some earth-shattering secret.

    "Looking at Young Master Qin''s demeanor, it seems he came specifically for these Ghost Race beings!"

    The several Ghost Race powerhouses exuded a surging aura, radiating light, with black Dao Magic coiling around the central Soul Essence, clearly already in the process of absorbing the Azure Dragon Soul Essence.

    And judging by their appearance, it seemed they had been absorbing it for some time already.

    What Qinchuan feared most was exactly the situation before him; these people had already entered the center of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit. Protected by the Earthwater Bead, they were out of Qinchuan''s reach; he was utterly unable to approach them, with no conceivable way to contend with them.

    What he feared had come to pass.

    "How can I stop them now?"

    The four Ghost Race members who were absorbing the Azure Dragon Soul Essence also noticed the two intruders.

    One of them opened his eyes, his sharp gaze sweeping towards Qinchuan, his eyes filled with disbelief.

    He hadn''t expected that the Human Race would appear in this place.

    "Du Lan, don''t bother with him, he can''t get close to us, the main thing is to absorb the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit first!" sensing that one of his team members was distracted, another horned member of the Ghost Race shouted in a low voice.

    "Yes, Lord Cang Yuan!"

    Du Lan responded softly, closed his eyes again, and contemplated the terrifying whirlpool of water before him.

    They had been in this place for several days, but facing this dense Azure Dragon Soul, they were actually at a loss.

    "Imperial!"

    Qinchuan knew that his physical body could not get close to that mass of Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, the only method available was to use the Imperial Decree Technique to drive the Divine Artifact and force the opponent out.

    However, this was one of the Azure Dragon Spiritual Bodies from Ancient Times, among the Ancient Four Symbols itself, where even Laws had already ceased to function around it, could the Imperial Decree Technique really get near the opponent?

    He was not certain.

    However, at the moment, he had no other methods, so he had no choice but to try.

    With the activation of the Imperial Decree Technique, a purple Battle Halberd whistled out from his glabella.

    This Battle Halberd, used by Jiang Yan of the Jiang Family from the Upper Realm, although not as powerful as the Heaven Devouring Cauldron, was considered extremely high level compared to the rest of the Divine Artifacts.

    Propelled by the Imperial Decree Technique, the entire Battle Halberd was like a great volcano, exploding with golden light and unleashing terrifying energy.

    Like a Divine Skill descending from beyond the heavens, the Battle Halberd, driven to its limit by him, stabbed towards one of the Ghost Race powerhouses in the center of the palace. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Hmm?"

    As if sensing the extraordinary energy, the four members of the Ghost Race suddenly opened their eyes, their pupils contracting as if stung by numerous needles, their gaze intensely focused on the incoming purple Battle Halberd.

    Initially, the purple Battle Halberd seemed unstoppable, but just as it rushed forward less than one-tenth of the way, its power began to rapidly diminish.

    The Battle Halberd was obstructed by the oppressive force of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, and its speed visibly slowed.

    Moreover, to everyone''s astonishment, the Battle Halberd, crafted from Supreme Immortal Gold, was actually starting to melt at that moment.

    Indeed, it was melting. The Supreme Immortal Gold was forcibly transformed into liquid under the oppressive Law of the Ancient Sacred Dragon.

    In the end, after progressing one-third of the way, the entire Battle Halberd completely lost its forward thrusting power, and the purple Battle Halberd was melted down to half its size.

    With a "clang," the remaining half of the purple Battle Halberd fell to the ground and finally turned into a puddle of water.

    The Supreme Divine Artifact, propelled by the Imperial Decree Technique, which even a Supreme Saint Late Stage powerhouse could suppress in one strike, ultimately failed to pierce through the oppressive force of the Azure Dragon''s Law.

    "As expected, it failed."

    Qinchuan''s brows furrowed tightly, although he had roughly guessed the outcome, seeing this result still left him somewhat unwilling to accept it.

    "Although we have reached the palace now, how to stop these four members of the Ghost Race from devouring the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit is another difficult problem."

    "Hmph, ignorant human, you still don''t know what kind of existence you are facing."

    Cang Yuan, seeing that the Battle Halberd couldn''t break through the oppressive force of the Azure Dragon Soul, also secretly sighed in relief.

    "This is the Essence Spirit of the Azure Dragon Spiritual Body, one of the Ancient Four Symbols, how could it be something a mere First Rank Saint like you could break through."

    "The Ghost Race truly are shrinking turtles, forced into the Underworld during Ancient Times to hide away, and now even after leaving the Underworld they dare not face this Young Master Qin in battle, only hiding behind the Water Spirit Law with their Dew of Binding."

    Qinchuan fired back sharply.

    He wanted to use the strategy of provocation to incite the other side to come out and battle him.

    "Oh? You actually know about the Dew of Binding?" A glint of sharpness flashed in the depths of Cang Yuan''s eyes.

    But in the next moment, Cang Yuan returned to his usual demeanor.

    "Merely ants, I have no time to bother with you right now, the moment I successfully devour this Azure Dragon Essence Spirit will be when you meet your death."

    It was clear that Cang Yuan was not affected by Qinchuan''s provocation.

    Subsequently, a stream of black Ghost Qi surged around Cang Yuan.

    This black misty Ghost Qi instantly filled the entire space sheltered by the Dew of Binding, forming a dark Barrier.

    The Ghost Race powerhouse completely cut off any outside sights and sounds, focusing entirely on integrating with the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit.

 Chapter 697 - 697: Death Domain

    "Damn it, they''re actually cowering inside and not coming out."

    Qinchuan looked at the barrier in the center of the great hall, completely sealed off, and felt helpless for a moment¡ªhe hadn''t expected these Ghost Race experts to be so enduring.

    "Can I only watch helplessly as they absorb the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit?!"

    Qinchuan thought to himself.

    "Now, the only way might be this!"

    Qinchuan took out the Chi Yue Spear from the Dao Lotus space, carefully caressing the runes on the handle, his gaze following along the handle until it finally locked on the grey spiritual pearl that had fused entirely with the spearhead and shrunken to the size of a thumb.

    The spiritual pearl from the nine Great Secrets, mysterious and powerful. The Life Spirit Pearl he had originally obtained from the Dao Palace Secret Realm had created life from thin air in the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, much to Qinchuan''s surprise.

    Qinchuan had yet to master this grey bead, but he could generally tell that the grey aura it emitted, filled with death and destruction, was the direct opposite of the Life Spirit Pearl.

    "I hope you can break through the pressure of the Azure Dragon Soul."

    The Chi Yue Spear and the Death Bead were extremely precious, and he was not sure if they could penetrate the Array''s pressure here.

    If he couldn''t break through, then he would have completely lost the Chi Yue Spear and the Death Spirit Bead.

    But at this point, he had no other choice but to place his final hope on this spiritual pearl.

    "Long Spear, Flame Phoenix Spear!"

    Qinchuan, holding the long spear, emitted a golden ripple that rapidly expanded in all directions.

    "Break!"

    As he thrust the Chi Yue Spear in his hand, a streak of light appeared in the air, bright and comet-like in its speed, leaving behind an afterimage in the void. It moved with unstoppable force, accompanied by powerful energy fluctuations.

    The Azure Dragon, suppressed in this palace for countless years, seemed to sense the unusual nature of the Chi Yue Spear at this moment, causing the surrounding Water Element Laws to become violent.

    The Great Dao Laws surged wildly, compressing space at this time, as the heavy power of laws continuously pressed towards the Chi Yue Spear.

    And with the violent suppression of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, the speed of the Chi Yue Spear also slowed down.

    "Could it be that even the Chi Yue Spear is helpless?"

    Seeing this scene, Qinchuan''s eyebrows twitched continuously as the pressure of the laws gathering around the Chi Yue Spear grew stronger.

    However, that grey aura had not yet appeared.

    "Could it be that even the invincible mysterious grey aura is suppressed by the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit and cannot emerge?"

    Just as Qinchuan was pondering this.

    "Boom!"

    The golden tip of the Chi Yue Spear finally erupted, and a burst of grey energy suddenly overflowed from the spiritual pearl, forming a circular domain ten feet in radius around it.

    Within the domain, there was an abundance of the grey of death.

    "It actually formed a domain field!" Qinchuan''s eyes blazed.

    He had forged the Chi Yue Spear for some time now, and occasionally, during battles, a surge of grey aura would overflow from the bead, often yielding surprising effects.

    But there had never been a domain field before; now, under the pressure of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, it had actually formed one.

    The power within the field was many times stronger than before.

    "Perhaps, it really can break through this place''s laws!" Qinchuan was excited, his gaze fiery as he continued to watch the Chi Yue Spear.

    Within the grey domain, the originally tumultuous Water Element Array could be seen visibly withering at a visible rate, until it completely lost its energy.

    As the domain unfolded, the Chi Yue Spear, which had slowed down, seemed to gain new energy, speeding up once more. It turned into a streak of light, piercing through the laws and stabbing towards the black barrier in the center of the great hall.

    The grey domain of the Chi Yue Spear touched the black barrier created by the Ghost Race experts.

    "Crack!"

    There was no earth-shattering explosion, no terrifying glare, just an extremely faint sound, like that of a bronze mirror cracking.

    Then, the black barrier was covered with cracks, splitting inch by inch.

    ```

    The barrier constructed by the four Ghost Race powerhouses shattered like a toy under the effect of this domain.

    Relying on the pressure of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, Qinchuan and the others couldn''t approach, sealing their five senses and spiritual sense, focusing solely on absorbing the soul essence.

    Thus, it was only when the barrier broke that everyone clearly saw the Chi Yue Spear hurtling towards them.

    The four had no idea how the long spear had broken through the Azure Dragon''s pressure, and at the moment, they had no energy to worry about it.

    "Audacious!"

    Cang Yuan bellowed, leaping up. He stretched out a pair of obsidian-like arms, his wild ghost qi roiling like raging waves, attempting to block the piercing Chi Yue Spear.

    But in the next moment, a grey domain enveloped the four of them.

    "What!"

    At the same time as they were shrouded in the grey domain, Cang Yuan felt a terrifying presence.

    It was the aura of death, too intense to face directly.

    This terrifying aura of death didn''t come from the outside, but from deep within him.

    At the same time, he felt his life force rapidly declining and the fear of death overshadowed his heart.

    "Run quickly!"

    The instant realization hit them, this was not something they could fight against, and they retreated rapidly towards the back.

    However, just as the four Ghost Race powerhouses took a step away, they saw their bodies transforming into tiny particles of dust.

    The death domain had completely disintegrated their physical bodies into lifeless microscopic particles.

    And they watched with their own eyes as their bodies turned to dust.

    "How... can this be? What kind of energy is this exactly?"

    The four of them had this thought flash through their minds at the same time.

    But the grey domain of death didn''t give them time to think.

    The next moment their True Spirits also perished completely, not entering into the cycle of reincarnation, nor did they enter the Immortal Burial Site. They truly died, turning into nothingness.

    Qinchuan also felt a significant shock in his heart at this moment.

    "This Death Spirit Bead is completely different from the Life Spirit Pearl in the Dao Palace Secret Realm.

    One has the power to create life out of nothing, while the other brings absolute death."

    Meanwhile, the Chi Yue Spear didn''t stop there; it continued thrusting towards the center of the great hall, targeting the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No good! It must not destroy the Azure Dragon Soul!"

    Qinchuan felt a shock go through him, fearing that the Death Spirit Bead would also kill the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit.

    If the Azure Dragon Soul is killed, it would be akin to releasing the Ghost Emperor''s will that was suppressed here.

    Then his purpose for this trip would have been in vain.

    "Little Chi, come back!"

    Qinchuan and the Chi Yue Spear had long been of one mind; he called out in his heart in a low voice.

    But then.

    He saw that the Chi Yue Spear was unmoved and continued its assault on the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit.

    "Come back!"

    Qinchuan frowned, feeling that there was still a connection between him and the Chi Yue Spear, but at this moment it seemed to have developed its own will and did not respond to Qinchuan''s call.

    At this time, the domain emitted by the Chi Yue Spear had already completely enveloped the ripple-like essence spirit.

    As expected, even the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit of Ancient Times, being enveloped in the mysterious grey domain, quickly dissipated.

    This grey domain was the absolute domain of death, capable of rendering all other laws and Great Dao ineffective, even the Azure Dragon couldn''t escape it.

    ```

 Chapter 698 - 698: The Birth of the Ghost Emperor

    ```

    The gray domain expanded, enveloping the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit within it.

    As expected, the spirit, which had previously been unassailable to Cang Yuan and the other four great ghost clans, was now rapidly dissipating and dying.

    The development of events had already exceeded Qinchuan''s expectations.

    Moreover, as the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit began to dissipate and die, Qinchuan suddenly discovered that the gray domain surrounding the Chi Yue Spear was also expanding rapidly.

    Originally, the range of this gray domain was only about thirty feet.

    Within just a few breaths'' time, it had grown to a size of about sixty feet.

    Simultaneously, Qinchuan felt the oppressive might of the surrounding Water Element laws beginning to weaken gradually, receding swiftly like the tide.

    "The Azure Dragon Essence Spirit is being killed by the Chi Yue Spear!"

    Qinchuan understood that to resist the erosion of the Ghost Emperor''s will, the Azure Dragon''s will, lingering even in death, was incredibly strong, with the spirit undying for eons.

    Yet as the Death Domain devoured it and the spirit died, the laws around it began to weaken as well.

    The Ancient beasts of the Four Symbols, even in death after countless years, their lingering essence spirits were terribly fearsome.

    But under the Death Domain of the Chi Yue Spear, even the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit could hardly last a few breaths.

    "The Azure Dragon Essence Spirit has completely vanished!"

    Qinchuan was taken aback, the Water Element laws in this great hall having completely disappeared.

    And the Chi Yue Spear at this moment stood quietly in the place where the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit had been, showing no sign of returning to him.

    Qinchuan did not recklessly approach to retrieve the Chi Yue Spear.

    Because the domain around the Chi Yue Spear still existed.

    He did not know if the domain would erase him, but judging from the Chi Yue Spear not heeding his call, it was presumably the work of the Death Spirit Bead, and the possibility of it killing even him could not be ruled out.

    So, he could not take the risk.

    Qinchuan carefully made his way towards the center of the great hall, uncertain if the Spiritual Pearl would kill him, but he had to retrieve both the Chi Yue Spear and the Spiritual Pearl.

    This Death Spirit Bead was too defiant of the heavens, he must take it back.

    "Boom!"

    Qinchuan had not yet approached when an unexpected development occurred.

    He saw a gigantic rock suddenly fall from the sky above the hall, crashing into the palace floor with a heavy thud.

    Qinchuan looked up, only to see black massive rocks continually falling from the void in the vast and majestic palace above.

    "Without the restraint of the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit, the Ghost Emperor''s will that was above this palace has been released, and the palace is collapsing!" Qinchuan instantly understood.

    "What''s happening?"

    Lin Buyu, who had already been stunned by the events inside the palace, looked on blankly until the sudden loud noise jolted her back to reality, her face a picture of panic and confusion.

    "The Ghost Emperor''s will that was suppressing the Azure Dragon is coming out!"

    Qinchuan said in a low voice.

    As he spoke, he quickened his pace, wanting to swiftly cross the area and retrieve the Chi Yue Spear.

    However, he discovered that although there was no longer the obstruction of the Azure Dragon Soul, another terrifying pressure weighed down from above, suppressing him.

    "It''s the Ghost Emperor''s will that was suppressing the Azure Dragon Soul!"

    Qinchuan realized the source of this pressure.

    Moreover, as he approached the center of the hall, he felt as though a divine mountain, no, perhaps not a divine mountain, but the entirety of the Ancient Realm, was pressing on his shoulders.

    As he moved forward, his steps became slower and slower, until he could barely manage to advance another step.

    And he was still half the distance away from the Chi Yue Spear.

    "Ghost... Ghost Emperor... What Ghost Emperor?"

    ```

    Outside the palace, Lin Buyu asked in a stammering voice.

    The palace collapsed, and atop the palace, the giant Yaksha statue began emitting ghostly Qi, instantly filling the surrounding area with a terrifying oppressive aura. Under its pressure, Lin Buyu couldn''t even speak clearly.

    "Ancient Ghost Emperor!" Qinchuan replied with a grave voice.

    "What... What... Ancient... Ghost Race!"

    Lin Buyu''s complexion turned ghostly pale, scared out of his wits.

    Even though he was just a minor cultivator in the Saint Realm, he was acutely aware that the Ancient Ghost Emperor was incomparable to the current Ghost Race.

    And now, an Ancient Ghost Emperor was about to be born?

    Doesn''t that mean they were going to die here!

    "Roar!"

    Obsidian Ghost Stones fell from the sky, as a vast amount of ghostly Qi overflowed from the Yaksha statue.

    "Danger, extreme danger!"

    Qinchuan''s heart raced wildly. In just a few breaths, the Yaksha revived and the will of the Ghost Emperor began to coalesce, intent on slaughtering all living beings around it.

    This was a sign of death!

    Qinchuan was now only halfway to the center of the palace, which was the eye of the storm of the Ghost Emperor''s oppressive might. He alone bore the oppressive might of an Ancient Ghost Race''s mighty being.

    Even he found it difficult to withstand at this moment.

    Having been born and died nine times, he had braved countless deadlands, faced numerous dangers and deaths, but had never encountered such a terrifying threat of death since the Immortal Burial Site.

    In his golden sea of consciousness, which had been in deep slumber, Emperor Soul sensed the danger and interrupted its awakening, forcibly rousing from its slumber to resist the ferocious Qi assaulting from all directions.

    Lin Buyu couldn''t withstand the will of the Ghost Emperor, and with a bang, exploded into a cloud of Blood Mist, his life and path extinguished.

    "Ah! To think you can suppress this young master, even if you are from the Ancient Ghost Clan, it''s not possible!"

    Qinchuan shone radiantly, his Qi surging tumultuously, his hair flying wildly, each strand standing upright, emitting golden energy, like inverted war spears.

    The Innate Pupils shot out golden divine light, the power of cause and effect glimpsing the grand path, seeking to find a sliver of life in this deathly land.

    The pores all over his body expanded to the extreme, golden Spiritual Energy bursting forth. At this moment, he was like a spirit lamp lit in the dimness.

    Though extremely feeble, he never succumbed.

    "Just an entity that died a billion years ago, your era has long ended. Don''t think you can defeat me so easily!"

    Qinchuan roared to the heavens.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Body was pushed to its limit, and Emperor Soul also exerted its full strength at this moment. His bones creaked under the pressure, facing the might of the Ghost Emperor, Qinchuan dashed towards the Chi Yue Spear erected in the center of the palace.

    Now, his only hope was on the Death Spirit Bead.

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    "Roar, roar, roar"

    Ghostly Qi covered the sky, the Yaksha statue atop the palace completely cracked open.

    The fog of demonic Qi surged into the heavens, enveloping this world, darkening the sky, leaving no trace of light.

    ...

    On the outskirts of the Array, a large number of cultivators had already gathered, guarding the five passageways out, waiting for those within the Array to come out.

    But at that moment, everyone felt a violent shaking under their feet.

    Suddenly, the ground split open, mountains broke apart, and the Qi of the laws around them turned wildly tumultuous, whipping up a fierce storm.

    At the same time, a black ghostly fog shot up from a giant array on the mountains, piercing the sky.

    The endless black ghostly Qi coupled with the frigid aura swept towards everyone, overwhelming them with a torrential force, plunging them into the Abyss in that instant.

    At this moment, everyone in the Ancient Realm felt a terrible presence slowly rising in the east.

 Chapter 699 - 699: The Path of Death

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    In the heart of the Ancient Realm.

    Ghost Emperor felt an anomaly, stopped the action at hand, and gazed toward the east, his eyes lighting up with an intense glow.

    He then kneeled on both knees, prostrating in the direction of the east, chanting under his breath, "Great ancestor, Ghost Emperor welcomes your return!"

    ...

    Under the suppression of violent forces akin to a domain, Qinchuan held nothing back, the Heaven Devouring Cauldron floated in the air, spinning and exhaling the breath of Heavenly Dao, with his Innate Body and Supreme God Soul pushed to the limit.

    Even the black Dao Lotus ensconced in his Dantian began to slowly rotate, exuding strands of chaotic breath.

    His speed surged, and in an instant, he rushed out.

    Finally, a moment before the full release of the Yasha''s will, he stepped into the Death Domain formed by the Chi Yue Spear.

    The will of the ancient Ghost Emperor was simply too powerful, even the current Divine Emperors were but children compared to them.

    And now Qinchuan, only at the Holy Realm Early Stage, the gap between him and the will of this Ghost Emperor was even greater than the gap between the Tempering Body Realm and a Divine Emperor.

    As soon as he stepped into the bounds of the grey aura''s barrier, Qinchuan immediately felt a sense of relief wash over him.

    Within this Domain, even the will of the Ghost Emperor could not penetrate.

    "Whew!"

    Qinchuan hadn''t even had the chance to take a breath of relief when he encountered new trouble.

    Upon entering this Death Domain, he immediately felt as though he had entered a strange space, desolate and barren, filled with ancient and mournful breaths.

    This was clearly just a Domain Barrier with a diameter of a little over twenty feet, yet Qinchuan felt like he had fallen into an endless abyss, filled with despair.

    An inexplicable sense of sorrow arose from the depths of his heart.

    Death loomed overhead!

    Qinchuan''s heart skipped a beat.

    Because Qinchuan''s heart was in tune with the Chi Yue Spear, and the spear had merged with the Death Spirit Bead, the deathly aura had not fully exercised its power, but it was probing Qinchuan, looking for a chance to devour him at any moment.

    "This is a completely new path; because of the Chi Yue Spear, it has not devoured me yet. I must comprehend it, only then can I ensure that I won''t be eroded and suppressed!"

    Although Qinchuan had long known of the grey mysterious breath, this was his first direct contact. He immediately realized that the breath within this Death Domain was a kind of Dao.

    In the world, there are Three Thousand Great Dao, all of which Qinchuan had thoroughly penetrated. As for the Forty-Nine Heavenly Dao, although he had not completely grasped them, he was fully aware of all.

    This belonged neither to the Great Dao nor to the Heavenly Dao; it was a completely new Dao.

    "Perhaps, the Dao in this Death Domain is the legendary Immortal Path!"

    The name ''Immortal'' was only passed down from the mouths of ancient gods and demons, throughout the countless years, no one had ever truly attained the Immortal Position.

    The Immortal Path had never been inherited or comprehended by anyone.

    Qinchuan immediately sat cross-legged, released his Divine Sense, and entered a state of emptiness.

    His Emperor Soul now unfolded, allowing him to distinctly feel the threat of the deathly aura surrounding him.

    His Soul touched this grey energy. Qinchuan felt his Soul emit a sizzling sound; it was scorched by the aura of death, dying continuously.

    "Whew!"

    Qinchuan instantly retracted his Soul; in the face of this Law, even his Emperor Soul was not spared.

    Luckily, because of the Chi Yue Spear, the grey energy did not continue to pursue him.

    "The epitome of pure death and destruction!"

    But in that brief moment, Qinchuan had an intuitive feeling of many more core aspects of the Dao.

    ```

    "He controls the lives of all existences within the Myriad Realms, can make life die, and even the Great Dao Laws seem like void existences in front of it."

    Qinchuan had already witnessed this.

    An ancient sage once said that between heaven and earth, all things must follow the rules of the Heavenly Dao.

    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, under the rules of the Heavenly Dao, life either dissipates, enters the Reincarnation Land for a new cycle of reincarnation or is sucked into the unknown Immortal Burial Site.

    However, the Path of Death that had emerged had clearly transcended the scope of death he knew.

    "If they are not to fall into reincarnation, not enter the Immortal Burial, then where did these lives go after their deaths?"

    Qinchuan''s thoughts surged like tides.

    "Could it be that they enter a higher level domain, the Immortal Land? Is there a broader heaven and earth beyond our world?"

    But he had no time to ponder further.

    Understanding the Dao Magic of Death was not easy, and the gray aura within the Death Domain seemed to feel Qinchuan''s vulnerability. At this point, it no longer probed but became violent, rushing toward Qinchuan''s forehead.

    Qinchuan''s face changed, "This is bad! He knows I''m trying to comprehend and is trying to stop me!"

    The oppressive force of the domain was terrifying. As soon as the thought rose in Qinchuan''s mind, he already felt his physical body rapidly decomposing.

    His Innate Viscera were constantly splitting open, his bones inch by inch fractured, and even his skin rapidly withered, turning into a texture like dry tree bark.

    In just a few breaths of time, he had gone from a twenty-year-old youth to the appearance of a withered old man.

    And as the gray aura surged, his physical body kept changing.

    The Innate Viscera beat wildly at this moment, with essence blood flowing like a great river, streaming into his limbs and bones. Despite this, it was still difficult to stop the rapid death of the physical body.

    "Am I going to die?"

    Qinchuan clearly felt that more than half of his physical body had died.

    Facing a higher level of Dao, the half-awakened Innate Body could only delay for a few breaths and had already reached its limit; after all, the four Ghost Race experts had perished instantly in just a breath''s time.

    "No, I can''t die! I haven''t seen Ling''er again. How can I just die like this?"

    At this moment, Qinchuan roared, a profound unwillingness and an intense will to survive, as well as an unyielding spirit, welled up from deep within him.

    "I am not willing! Ah!"

    "I cannot just die so easily!"

    Qinchuan''s thoughts flowed like water; golden blood began to flow from the Innate Viscera.

    At this moment, the physical body that had begun to wither surprisingly started to reverse, showing a hint of blood color.

    But this blood color was ephemeral, lasting only briefly before his physical body continued to die bit by bit.

    "This is the difference between Dao and law; before I can comprehend this Dao, it is impossible to stop it!"

    Qinchuan understood that the gap between Dao Magic was like a chasm that prevented any chance of reversal.

    It was like the difference between the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao.

    "Dao Magic!"

    Suddenly, Qinchuan had a flash of insight.

    "Right, Dao Magic! How could I have forgotten it!"

    Qinchuan''s Divine Sense probed into the Dao Lotus.

    Indeed, at the center of Dao Lotus, a green Spiritual Pearl radiated light, like a green Divine Lotus, dazzling and splendid.

    It had already sensed the Power of Death from the outside world and was flickering light.

    It was only because Qinchuan had been first suppressed by the will of the Ghost Emperor and later threatened by the Path of Death, he had not noticed the anomaly in the Dao Lotus''s space.

 Chapter 700 - 700: Breakthrough

    "Buzz!"

    A green Life Spirit Pearl appeared above Qinchuan''s head.

    As if sensing the continual ebbing of Qinchuan''s life force, the Life Spirit Pearl''s glow became even more radiant. Strands of green light fell from the void, sprinkling over Qinchuan''s body.

    "Such a rich essence of life."

    "Indeed, within this essence of life, there is also contained a brand-new Law of Life!"

    After his recent enlightenment, though Qinchuan had not been able to master the Dao of Death, he had gained a preliminary understanding of the unknown Immortal Path.

    At the very least, he could now see that within the gray and green Qi, there laid Laws, those full of vitality.

    The green essence of life cascaded onto Qinchuan''s physical body, the rich vitality enveloping his body, gentle and soothing.

    What was once a body rapidly succumbing to death was suddenly brimming with vigor.

    His body began to recover gradually, as if time were flowing in reverse, resembling the revival of withered wood. His wrinkled skin once again shone with a clear radiance.

    His headful of silver hair also turned black once more.

    But not long after, that sense of impending death came over him again, and his physical body started to crack and split anew.

    This time, however, he could clearly feel that while one part of his body was dying, another part was ceaselessly regenerating.

    "These two Laws are using my body as their battlefield, vying for dominance!"

    Qinchuan suddenly understood.

    Death and life are inherently opposing existences, just like water and fire, they cannot coexist.

    His body went through cycles of dying and being reborn, chunks of flesh falling away like withered wood, while new flesh grew in its place.

    "This is the perfect opportunity to comprehend these two Laws!"

    Moved by the thought, Qinchuan was soon seen sitting cross-legged, entering into a mysterious state.

    His body shone with light, his four Innate Organs operating at their apex, with Runes revolving around him.

    Especially his Innate Viscera and Emperor Soul, which at this moment were emitting blinding brilliance, casting thousands upon thousands of divine rays, just like a miniature sun.

    In the struggle between life and death, the two extreme and opposing Laws entwined, and inexplicable mysteries that Qinchuan could not comprehend evolved and combated within him.

    Qinchuan pondered deeply. This was a novel path, unheard of in the history of the Cultivation World, even throughout the recorded history of cultivation.

    Upon hearing the Dao, Qinchuan sensed the evolution of these two mysteries and came to an understanding.

    "Since the beginning of Kaitian, the Divine Wilderness Continent was shattered by the four great races, transforming into the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. Beyond the outer realms of the heavens lies the endless chaos. But what exists outside the chaos?"

    "The myriad stars in the sky are separate from this world, existing outside the realm of chaos.

    Although we can borrow the power of the stars through divine skills and methods, from ancient times till now, no one has ever plucked the stars from the heavens.

    And what kind of place lies within the reach of the stars?

    Outside this Great Domain, could there possibly be an even vaster world?!"

    "If there are indeed broader territories, then they must hold even more powerful Daos!"

    Qinchuan''s thoughts flowed like water; he was continuously realizing and, as if experiencing an epiphany, fell into an enlightened state, starting to have a moment of profound understanding.

    He witnessed the conflict between life and death, gaining a fresh perspective.

    His Soul at this moment underwent an earth-shattering transformation.

    Originally, the Emperor Soul was in between sleep and awakening, violently disrupted by the reawakening of the Ghost Emperor''s will. At this moment, the Emperor Soul completed its yet unfinished awakening.

    Not only that, within his sea of consciousness, the originally crimson Emperor Soul was now unexpectedly beginning to emit strands of golden divine light.

    The physical body, entangled by the Dao Magic of life and death, was permeated by gray and green qi into his bones and spinal marrow, continuously fracturing and rebirthing.

    The pleasure of enlightenment and the agony of the transformation of the physical body occurred simultaneously.

    At the same time, within this Death Domain, the suppression of the Four Aspects Law had long since ceased to be effective, and the aura on his body was rapidly increasing.

    His cultivation level, originally at the Holy Realm Early Stage, now effortlessly broke through to the Holy Realm Late Stage under the comprehensive enhancement of the physical body and soul, and it was still climbing.

    "Great Saint Realm Early Stage, reached!"

    Qinchuan had just broken through to the Saint Realm barely half a year ago, but now, having come into contact with these two entirely new daos, he once again crossed a major realm, stepping directly from the Holy Realm Early Stage into the Great Saint Realm.

    Unsure of how much time had passed, Qinchuan felt the gray and green qi gradually become calm and tranquil, no longer attacking and opposing each other.

    "Hmm? It actually stopped."

    Qinchuan muttered to himself, as the two types of qi realized they couldn''t overcome each other.

    The mutual combat between the two daos was the perfect opportunity for his sudden realization, but now that the two daos were no longer continuing, his moment of enlightenment was abruptly interrupted.

    "What a pity, I now have only a rudimentary understanding of the Dao of life and death, I can''t even consider it a basic mastery, otherwise my soul and realm would have undergone an astonishing transformation." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As the two daos came to a halt, Qinchuan stopped, no longer proceeding.

    Although he had only a superficial understanding of the Dao of life and death, this experience had already brought him significant gains.

    His physical body, after being tempered by the two daos, became many times stronger; the four innate organs were incredibly pure.

    And that Supreme God Soul within him, amidst the sanguine hue, began to flow with a strand of golden light.

    At that moment, Qinchuan took the Life Spirit Pearl into the Dao Lotus space.

    Indeed, now, even without the Life Spirit Pearl, as the Death Domain shrouded over Qinchuan''s head, he no longer felt the threat of death.

    "It seems I''ve temporarily gained the recognition of this Spiritual Pearl!"

    Qinchuan whispered to himself.

    "Little Chi Yue, come!"

    Qinchuan stood up and called softly again.

    This time, the Chi Yue Spear did not resist; it obediently flew into his hand, and the spear handle emitted a series of deep sounds.

    "Boom!"

    An earth-shattering roar erupted from not far away.

    During the time Qinchuan had entered the Death Domain space, the Ghost Emperor had completely liberated himself.

    Qinchuan looked around and saw that the palace had become ruins, the white barrier that had enveloped it was now totally undone, and the terrifying will of the Ghost Emperor spread out in all directions, crushing numerous demon beasts on the spot.

    "Puh, puh, puh"

    The will of the Ghost Emperor surged wildly in every direction, and a large swath of the surrounding demon beasts died.

    Initially, Qinchuan had expended a great deal of strength to carve out a blood path from the demon beast horde.

    But now, under the crushing power of the Ghost Emperor''s will, a massive swarm of demon beasts instantly turned into a blood mist.

    And this was not even an offensive tactic of the Ghost Emperor''s will; it was merely the power that had manifested from the ghost qi released during his emergence.

    His strength was enough to showcase how terrifying he was.

    In the center of the palace ruins, not far from the Death Domain, a ghostly figure of the Ghost Emperor had already taken shape.

    "Roar!"

    This was a spiritual form formed from the will of the Ancient Ghost King and the methods of the Ghost Race, completely dark in color.

    He had no real consciousness, only slaughter, and at this moment, he went berserk, his violent energy surging and crushing everything in sight to dust.

 Chapter 701 - 701: Death Spirit Bead

    "Buzz!"

    Just at that moment, Qinchuan felt the Chi Yue Spear in his hand emit a low, dragon-chant-like sound; it had an urge to leap into action.

    It was the Death Spirit Bead¡ªit wanted to devour the other.

    Right then, that Ghost Emperor''s will lifted its foot and began to slowly walk toward the periphery.

    "He wants to leave this place!" Seeing this action, Qinchuan understood the other''s intent.

    He was born to suppress the Azure Dragon, and now that his archenemy was obliterated, his will had been unleashed to continue wreaking havoc in this Ancient Realm.

    "No, I must stop him! If he gets out, everything I''ve done today will have been in vain!"

    Without time to think, Qinchuan, holding the Chi Yue Spear, with a round Death Domain trailing behind him, boldly thrust at the will of the Ghost Emperor.

    "Szzz, szzz, szzz"

    The Death Domain expanded, and where it passed, the previously pervasive and terrifying ghostly Qi suddenly made a series of soft noises.

    This will and Qi, enveloped by the Death Domain, were instantly obliterated, vanishing like smoke.

    Even Dao Magic and laws, upon touching this Domain, also completely lost their effect.

    "Roar!!"

    The congealed Ghost Emperor''s will seemed to sense the threat and let out a skyward howl, emitting an angry roar.

    In this world, a powerful will roared, darkening the skies; its furious energy swept everything away.

    The strong will of the Ancient Ghost Clan, hair standing on end from rage, caused ripples to reverberate through the void under the impact of its energy.

    The terrifying energy swept through the entire Underground World, and at that moment, the guardian beasts of this land fell one after another.

    However.

    No matter how strong the others, the Death Domain surrounding Qinchuan was an absolute defense space.

    All attacks, energy, laws, the great Dao, and all other fluctuations, upon touching the Death Domain, were like towering waves crashing against divine rocks, unmoving and mountainous, causing no damage whatsoever.

    "Since you''ve been targeted by the Death Spirit Bead, just accept your execution meekly!"

    The next moment, Qinchuan with long spear in hand, had already closed in on the Ghost Emperor''s will. As the spear swept across, it had enveloped the spiritual form congealed by the Ghost Emperor''s will...

    Within the Domain, deathly energy settled, and gray energy rose tumultuously; the will of the Ghost Emperor was rapidly dying.

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    "Roar!"

    The will of the Ghost Emperor let out another roar, but this time it wasn''t the invigorating cry of slaughter, but a scream full of fear and cowardice.

    It seemed to be terrified about why this Death Domain was so powerful.

    The next moment.

    Space churned up turmoil, and beyond the Domain, a surge of black mist shot up towards the distance, fleeing far away.

    The black mist flashed by, instantly disappearing from Qinchuan''s sight, its speed extremely fast.

    This Death Domain was only twenty zhang in size; when Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear had stabbed over, he hadn''t completely enveloped the spiritual forms congealed by these wills.

    In a critical moment, the will outside the Domain, sensing the threat of death, actually severed its connection with the main will and escaped on its own.

    At this time, all the ghostly Qi in the Death Domain surrounding Qinchuan had already been suppressed, completely dissipated.

    Peace had returned to this heaven and earth.

    ```

    "He actually let a tiny remnant of his soul escape!"

    Qinchuan looked in the direction where the wisp of black fog had fled, murmuring to himself.

    He opened his Innate Pupils, and a golden divine light pierced through the heavens and earth, gazing after the escaping will of the Ghost Emperor.

    "However, fortunately, the will of the Ghost Emperor that fled was an extremely weak strand. Even if it lingers, it will hardly be able to stir up any trouble."

    Most of the Ghost Emperor''s will had already been suppressed and eroded by the Death Domain. The strand that had escaped just now was, at most, one ten-thousandth of the full will of the Ghost Emperor. Even if it fled this Ancient Realm and entered the Divine Wilderness Continent, it was not to be feared.

    After devouring and eroding the will of the Ghost Emperor, the grey aura around the Chi Yue Spear slowly flowed back towards the Spiritual Pearl.

    The Domain''s range also began to shrink gradually, until it finally disappeared without a trace.

    It seemed that because he had broken through into the Great Saint Realm within the Death Domain, his physical body now contained a strand of the Death Principle.

    Now that the Domain had disappeared and the pressure of the Four Aspects Law came bearing down again, Qinchuan suddenly discovered that his cultivation level still remained at the Great Saint Realm Early Stage. He had actually transcended the pressure of the Four Aspects Law!

    Subsequently.

    Qinchuan tried to establish a connection with the Spiritual Pearl through his bond with the Chi Yue Spear.

    But when his will was transmitted, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response at all.

    "It seems that freely wielding the power of this Spiritual Pearl isn''t that easy after all!" Qinchuan couldn''t help but sigh.

    This Death Domain on the Divine Wilderness Continent¡ªno, even in the entirety of the Underworld, the Divine Realm, and the Myriad Heavens and Worlds¡ªwas an existence that defied heaven.

    To be able to control it would mean truly standing on invincible ground.

    Even Qinchuan, with his current Great Saint cultivation, would be completely fearless in the face of a Divine Emperor.

    However, a slight smile soon appeared on Qinchuan''s face.

    "Even if I can''t use the power of the Spiritual Pearl, at least I won''t be suppressed by this path of death! And I''ve even begun to catch a glimpse of the Immortal Path. This trip has been quite fruitful!"

    "Right, and there''s also this!"

    Qinchuan returned to the center of the palace ruins, and with a light gesture, a bluish pearl flew into his hand.

    Inside this pearl, a chaotic source of water flowed, glowing all over, quite sacred.

    This was precisely the Aquacalm Pearl left behind by the four strong members of the Ghost Race.

    Originally, within the Death Domain, the four Ghost warriors and all their possessions had mostly turned into lifeless dust.

    Only the Aquacalm Pearl remained undamaged.

    "As expected of a Kaitian sacred object, not even the Immortal Path Domain could erode it."

    Qinchuan placed the Aquacalm Pearl in his palm and observed it carefully. Seeing that the surface was unharmed, he then stored the Aquacalm Pearl in the space within the Dao Lotus.

    In the Nine Heavens and Myriad Heavens and Worlds, most of the absolute territories were formed by the Strange Fire and the Abyssal Departing Water. Having these two pearls, Qinchuan would have much more convenience in gathering materials to awaken his Innate Organs in the future.

    "Right, now that the Death Spirit Bead has manifested and is capable of devouring the will of the Ghost Emperor, couldn''t I potentially go to that palace in the west and devour the Undying Phoenix''s Soul Essence?"

    Such a thought suddenly crossed Qinchuan''s mind.

    But he immediately shook his head, casting out the thought from his mind.

    This Death Spirit Bead had erupted due to the intense suppression of the Law this time, but he wasn''t sure if it would happen again in the future.

    Considering the pattern of the grey aura''s manifestations from the Death Spirit Bead in the past, perhaps it wouldn''t be certain.

    Whether it was the Death Spirit Bead or the Life Spirit Pearl, there was no pattern to their activation by Dao Magic. He couldn''t gamble the future of the Divine Wilderness Continent with it.

    Qinchuan put away the Aquacalm Pearl and searched the surroundings of the palace ruins, finding no other opportunities. He then activated his movement technique, shooting towards the path he came from.

    On the way here, the domain was guarded by a sky full of beasts, but they had been completely suppressed by the will of the Ghost Emperor earlier. His path was unobstructed, and before long, he reached the exit of the Array passage, stepped through the Fire passage, and headed towards the outside world.

    ```

 Chapter 702 - 702: 702

    In the center of the Ancient Realm.

    Ever since that burst of the Ghost Emperor''s will surged into the sky in the eastern part of the Ancient Realm, Ghost Ci had been kneeling here, facing the east, without rising.

    After a long while, Ghost Ci suddenly lifted his head, fiercely looking towards the east, his eyes wide with disbelief.

    "How... how is this possible?"

    "How could the aura of the Ancestor''s will suddenly weaken and then completely vanish?"

    "Could something unexpected have happened?"

    The expression on Ghost Ci''s ugly, pitch-black face kept changing unpredictably.

    "No, I must go and investigate personally."

    With this thought, Ghost Ci hesitated no longer, his body shot up into the sky, wrapped in a surge of ghostly Qi, heading toward the nearest transmission point.

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    Ever since news of the mysterious formation in the east spread.

    Whether it was Upper Realm beings like Jiang Bing, Bai Yunran, and the Qinghui Holy Maiden, or native cultivators of the Divine Wilderness Continent like Yan Zhu, all headed towards the Daoist complex near the Divine Peaks, hoping to find an opportunity.

    On the second day after the world went through the strange changes, the area outside the Five Elements Great Formation''s Daoist grounds was already surrounded by cultivators.

    The many cultivators who arrived initially were skeptical, trying to forcibly enter through the five major pathways.

    However, the skeptics were all ultimately suppressed and killed by the five pathways.

    Even among them, five fearless cultivators entered the five major pathways at the same time, triggering the Five Elements strange phenomenon simultaneously, causing an immense disturbance in the entire Daoist grounds, nearly affecting many cultivators outside.

    After more than ten cultivators died, the many cultivators temporarily set aside their greed.

    While these many cultivators each displayed their Divine Skills, trying to forcefully breach the five major paths, powerhouses from the Upper Realm like Jiang Bing had then clearly perceived the terrifying energy and Five Elements contained within the formation.

    "Netherworld Strange Fire, Innate Departure Water, Flowing Spirit Holy Gold, Returning Origin Wood, and one more, the Evil Heart Gu Sand! These are all supreme holy items that could only be seen at the very beginning of heaven and earth''s creation, and now they have all been gathered here!"

    Bai Yunran spoke dumbfoundedly.

    "What! There are actually so many heavenly treasures!"

    Despite being from the Upper Realm themselves, both Jiang Bing and Zi Tong only recognized the Netherworld Strange Fire and the Flowing Spirit Holy Gold, and they were shocked when Bai Yunran mentioned the other three elements of the Five Elements.

    "I have only seen records of them in the ancient texts of the Sect; I never thought I''d get to witness them in my lifetime!"

    The Tianji Sect had a long-standing foundation, being a super-sect that coexisted with the likes of the Western Sect and the Divine Court, with a depth of resources naturally much greater than a branch of the Jiang Family or the newly emerging Zi Family; that''s how he could fully recognize the elements in the Five Elements pathways.

    "So how can we enter it now?"

    Now, Jiang Bing and Zi Tong and the others had a dilemma.

    "These heavenly treasures from ancient times are not something one can just barge into recklessly."

    At this moment, stroking his beard, Bai Yunran said, "I remember the Heavenly Secret Ancient Tome recorded several methods to tame Strange Fire, it might be worth a try!"

    "Taming Strange Fire! Ancient Strange Fire has always sought its own master autonomously, how can it be tamed?"

    The two exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with a thread of brilliance.

    But immediately afterward, Bai Yunran continued, "However, this Strange Fire complements the Five Elements Formation, and it is certainly not so easily subdued. A single misstep could lead to being incinerated by the Strange Fire!"

    Upon hearing this, the fervor in the eyes of the two men vanished instantly. They realized the risk must be substantial, otherwise Bai Yunran would have taken the initiative to subdue the Strange Fire himself.

    With the risk of being devoured by the Strange Fire, Bai Yunran, Jiang Bing, and Zi Tong naturally would not be willing to actively try to subdue the Strange Fire.

    At that moment, the three of them resorted to the same strategy that the fake Qinchuan once used¡ªfinding someone to be the sacrificial pawn!

    The three immediately announced in public that they had a method capable of subduing the Strange Fire.

    In their greed, several cultivators hesitated momentarily before stepping forward. They began to circulate the Ancient Scripture Heart Method provided by Bai Yunran, attempting to subdue the Strange Fire.

    But just as Bai Yunran had said, the Netherworld Strange Fire had already become one with the Five Elements Formation, rendering all methods of subdual ineffective. These cultivators all perished under the backlash of the Netherworld Strange Fire.

    One after another, cultivators were burned to death by the Strange Fire, and before long, there were no more who were willing to step forward.

    The three repeatedly asked, but still, no cultivator dared to come forward.

    "Enough, we''ll just guard the periphery of the Array, those inside will have to come out sooner or later," Bai Yunran sighed. Unable to enter the Array to seek opportunities was indeed a great regret, but there was no better solution for now.

    And just at that moment, several arcs of rainbow light shot over from the distance.

    Zi Tong looked toward the newcomers, her eyes flashing with a grim light, and coldly said, "Since no one comes forth voluntarily, we''ll simply designate others to undertake the Formation Breaking."

    Bai Yunran and Jiang Bing followed Zi Tong''s gaze and saw several familiar figures.

    "Aren''t those the useless ones who followed Qinchuan? Their master is dead, what are they doing here?

    Could it be they''ve come to retrieve their master''s body? Unfortunately, that boy Qinchuan has long been burned to ash by the Strange Fire."

    A look of contempt and disdain appeared on Jiang Bing''s face.

    "Who cares why they''re here, as long as they can scout the way for us!" Zi Tong coldly stated.

    Zi Tong was beautiful and enchanting, but her heart was incredibly dark and vicious; she clearly intended to force Ji Huo''er and the others to charge into the Five Elements Formation.

    "This, indeed, is a good idea!" Jiang Bing instantly understood Zi Tong''s thoughts and nodded in agreement.

    Only Bai Yunran hesitated for a moment. As a member of the Tianji Sect, which had a prestigious reputation in the Upper Realm, he disdained certain actions.

    But seeing the resolute looks from Zi Tong and the others, he subsequently cast aside his reservations. To enter the Array, any sacrifice would be worthwhile.

    As Zi Tong and the others were about to take action, a rough voice suddenly erupted.

    "Old thing, you managed to escape the battle that day, and yet you dare to come here!"

    As the voice spoke, several figures rushed skyward from among the crowd of cultivators, encircling Ji Huo''er and her companions who were arriving.

    Those who intercepted Ji Huo''er and the others were none other than Yan Zhu, Su Yun, Xie Tingyun, and a series of Sect Families from the Nanchi Continent.

    "Gentlemen, what is your intention? I bear no grudge against any of you. Why do you trouble me again and again?"

    Li Kaitian halted, coldly looking toward Yan Zhu and the others. He did not recognize them, but when he had entered the Ancient Realm previously, he had been inexplicably attacked by Yan Zhu and the others, resulting in a baffling fight.

    To his surprise, upon just arriving at the periphery of the Array, it was these people again.

    "Humph, bear no grudges? You make it sound so simple. The Tianyuan Nation has already struck at our doorsteps.

    Presumably, the next move of your Tianyuan Nation will be to act against our major Sect Families! You and I will eventually be mortal enemies, so why not take this opportunity to eliminate you?"

    Several powerful individuals sealed off the area and after trapping the few of them inside, Yan Zhu stepped forward with a rolling aura, menacingly speaking.

 Chapter 703 - 703: Conflict

    "So it''s because of the affairs of Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom."

    Li Kaitian finally realized.

    The Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s campaign against the four continents was now all under Li Zhi''s responsibility, and Li Kaitian never interfered, so naturally, he was unaware that the sect families of Yan Zhu and others were located right next to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    "Do you wish to quell this old man, to stop the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s advance?" Li Kaitian asked indifferently.

    "You are the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s ancient ancestor. If you were to fall in this Ancient Realm, it would undoubtedly deal a significant blow to Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s morale," Yan Zhu stated impassively.

    "This old man has never meddled in the affairs of Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, my role at most is just to guard the imperial city, killing me is pointless," Li Kaitian said, shaking his head.

    Indeed, at this moment, he did not have much confidence himself, for the strongest support of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom was Qinchuan, and he still did not know whether the news of Qinchuan''s demise was true or false.

    "Hmph, I have already found out, the trump card of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom is Qinchuan, but now that Qinchuan has been burned to ashes, once we finish off you, this old man, Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom will be of no concern," the elder of Taiqing Palace, Yuan Xin, said calmly as he stepped forward.

    As the conflict escalated, many cultivators were drawn by the commotion and looked over.

    While the two were speaking, a tender and childish voice rang out, scolding loudly.

    "Big Brother is not dead, you''re talking nonsense!"

    Ji Huo''er had hurried over non-stop upon hearing the news of Qinchuan''s demise and was about to reach her destination when she was suddenly blocked by several people.

    With her heart set on Qinchuan''s whereabouts, and in a very bad mood, she immediately retorted upon hearing Yuan Xin mention Qinchuan''s name.

    "Hmph, dozens of cultivators witnessed it with their own eyes, Qinchuan was incinerated by the Netherworld Strange Fire, how could it be false?!" Su Yun, the ancestor of the Su Family, huffed in response.

    "Big Brother is not dead!" Ji Huo''er simply didn''t believe it and with her Liu eyebrows inverted, she shouted, "I''m going to find Big Brother, all of you get out of my way, or I''ll kill you!"

    "Speaking big words even at the brink of death!" Upon hearing this, Su Yun looked at Ji Huo''er, who was not even as tall as his chest, and seemed to be no more than a little girl in her early teens, which made him feel greatly insulted.

    "You old thing, go to hell!"

    Without further ado, she exhaled a stream of Essence Qi from her mouth.

    Ji Huo''er had no good feelings towards these few individuals and, since they wanted to kill her, she attacked with lethal intent.

    The Essence Qi tore through the void, trailed by billowing flames, and unleashed a resplendent lethal aura, aimed at the top of Su Yun''s head.

    Now.

    Under the constraints of the Ancient Realm Principles and the suppression of the Four Aspects Law, not only was physical divine power suppressed, but even the soul was restrained to the early stage of the Holy Realm.

    With Ji Huo''er''s casual strike, the sky lit up with Dao Law Runes, a string of Rune Flames covered the heavens, emitting beam after beam of brilliant auspicious light, like the vivid blood flowing continuously.

    The flames, like a gigantic dragon, were terrifyingly powerful and instantly enveloped Su Yun.

    "Ah!"

    With this strike, Ji Huo''er carried the Thousand Foxes Secret Technique and supreme True Fire, an exceedingly strong force, and Su Yun had time for nothing but a scream before being burned to ashes by the fierce blaze.

    A Great Emperor powerhouse of an era fell just like that in the Ancient Realm!

    "What!"

    "This little girl is so fierce?!"

    Yan Zhu, Xie Tingyun, and the rest of the powerhouses exchanged looks, a trace of shock and puzzlement flashing in their eyes.

    Being at the same early stage of the Holy Realm, without any suppression from realms, it was solely a contest between the potentials and foundations of both sides.

    To be able to kill Su Yun in a flash meant Ji Huo''er''s talent far exceeded his.

    In fact, having received the heritage of a god and personally guided by Qinchuan over the years, Ji Huo''er was practically invincible at her level.

    "Who is this little girl, and which Sect does she belong to? How is she so formidable?" Cultivators watching from a distance were also shocked, asking each other for information.

    "Those three, I seem to have seen them with a cultivator named Qinchuan before!" Someone recognized Ji Huo''er and whispered.

    "So they are companions of Qinchuan! No wonder they are so powerful. Qinchuan himself could take on a hundred, so it''s no surprise that those who follow him are equally strong."

    The many cultivators watching suddenly realized.

    "Kill them!"

    Seeing more and more cultivators staring at them from afar, Yan Zhu''s eyes turned cold, devoid of any emotion.

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    As he spoke, he already had a pair of dazzling twin blades in hand, slashing towards Ji Huo''er''s head.

    Taiqing Palace''s Yuan Xin, Spirit Vulture Mountain, and the remaining dozen or so powerful cultivators nodded to each other, unleashed their Divine Skills, and with overwhelming will, suppressed the three.

    "Hmph, a rabble like you wishes to kill me?"

    Li Kaitian brought out a Divine Artifact, a small tower that was golden all over.

    The tower was ordinarily only three feet tall, but now, as it was brought out, it hovered above Li Kaitian''s head, whirling around, overflowing with Divine Power.

    Surging power wildly swept through all directions.

    The great battle erupted at this place.

    The three fought against eleven cultivators, and the void resounded with bursts of roaring.

    The fourteen mighty combatants'' blood qi burned, bursting with golden divine light that turned the entire void into a glittering golden expanse.

    Yan Zhu and the other eleven each drew their weapons and Magical Treasures, be it a Spirit Sword flickering with Lei Mang or a Magical Treasure with a terrifying aura of blood qi.

    Sharp Sword Qi ran rampant, and dazzling Divine Skills soared into the sky.

    "Boom!"

    With a loud bang, a powerful member from Spirit Vulture Mountain was hit by Li Kaitian''s Divine Artifact, his body instantly exploded, and his blood rained across the sky.

    The first instant they clashed, Yan Zhu''s side suffered casualties.

    "As expected of cultivators alongside Qinchuan, not one of them is weak!"

    The Ancient Realm had been open for some time, and every day, cultivators entered from the outer world, so many of the onlookers had not truly seen Qinchuan. However, most had heard of the legendary tale of Qinchuan fighting a hundred Emperors alone.

    Now, seeing the strength of the three companions of Qinchuan, they couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration.

    "How audacious! To rely on the might of a Divine Artifact!"

    The elder ancestor of Spirit Vulture Mountain was named Li Dukong. The one who had just been killed by Li Kaitian was his son, Li Kan.

    Seeing his son killed, he glared furiously, a raging fire of revenge igniting in his heart.

    He brought out a string of golden Prayer Beads, emitting waves of divine light, which was also clearly a Divine Artifact.

    "Leave this old man to me. You all deal with those two girls first!"

    Li Dukong tossed his Prayer Beads, and the nine beads transformed into nine eerie skulls, entwining around Li Kaitian.

    "Kill!"

    Yan Zhu, Yuan Xin, and the remaining nine did not hesitate to use their strongest techniques, attacking Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    "If we were in the outer world, we might temporarily not be your match, but now that you have entered this Ancient Realm, suppressed by the Array, you are nothing but a bunch of ants!"

    Ling Xian''er spoke, her celestial figure ethereal, surrounded by a faint mist of Spiritual Energy, auspicious light radiating all around, making her seem like a sacred and pure goddess.

 Chapter 704 - 704: Breaking Through the Formation

    "Die!"

    Ji Huo''er''s Dharma Aspect manifested; his Dharma Aspect of the Fire Fox had already grown eight tails, just one short of the ninth.

    Immensely fierce, the fire fox resembled a divine mountain in stature, commanding the view around. Its eyes overflowed with a fiery red brilliance¡ªseductive and full of spirituality. Its body burst into flames that filled every inch of space in this world.

    Squeals and roars rose as the eight-tailed Fire Fox displayed its divine skills, sweeping across all directions.

    From within Ling Xian''er''s sea of consciousness, she unleashed a secret technique. Centered around her, the air shimmered with dense ripples. The Thousand Foxes Secret Technique instantly swept over those nearby, including Yan Zhu and Yuan Xin.

    "Hmm?"

    All nine of them jolted simultaneously.

    They felt as if thousands of steel needles had pierced their souls simultaneously, an excruciating pain drilling into their hearts.

    At this moment, Ji Huo''er''s Thousand Foxes Dharma Aspect spewed flames, enveloping everyone within it.

    "Ah! Ah! Ah!"

    Screams echoed as several powerful beings fell.

    Yan Zhu and Yuan Xin, quick as lightning, managed to escape the inferno.

    But Xie Tingyun of the Xie Family and many others weren''t so lucky. They died on the spot, struck by the Thousand Foxes'' secret technique and scorched by the eight-tailed fire fox''s flames.

    "How is this possible!"

    The shocked Yan Zhu and Yuan Xin exchanged glances, full of astonishment.

    In fact, they didn''t know.

    In the same realm, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were more formidable than Li Kaitian by an unknown degree.

    Their initial attempt to suppress Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er was utterly misguided.

    "To think that seven powerful beings were slain in an instant!"

    The onlooking cultivators were also shocked beyond measure, causing an uproar.

    Seeing that only the two of them remained, Yan Zhu and Yuan Xin looked at each other and said, "Let''s go, quick!"

    They disregarded any alliance and plan, splitting up and fleeing east and west respectively.

    "Where do you think you''re going?"

    Ji Huo''er was already furious; even upon seeing the two escape, she was unwilling to let them go.

    Upon Ji Huo''er''s sharp command, the colossal fire fox extended a claw toward Yuan Xin''s direction to crush him.

    That claw of the fire fox was like a divine hand reaching out from the heavens, emitting a blinding light and engulfed in fierce flames.

    It was a stunningly beautiful streak of auspicious light that illuminated the entire sky above the Divine Peak.

    Just as the giant palm was about to fall,

    a pristine, crystalline hand suddenly burst forth from the crowd, swiftly racing towards the fire fox''s arm.

    "Bang!"

    This sudden appearance of a snow-white palm imprint collided with the divine claw of the fire fox, causing the entire earth to tremble unceasingly.

    The massive tremors caused countless cultivators to fall from the sky.

    "What''s happening?"

    "Who is it that actually caught such a powerful strike?"

    The many onlookers silently retreated for miles, clearly indicating that yet another powerful individual had made a move, ready to engage Ji Huo''er and the others in battle.

    "Honorary Elder Jiang Bing, save me!"

    Yuan Xin saw clearly. At the critical moment, the person who saved him was none other than the titular Honorary Elder of his Taiqing Palace, Jiang Bing.

    By that time, both Li Kaitian and Li Dukong had already ceased fighting, separating from each other.

    "Hehe, young lady, it''s not good to be so aggressive at such a young age!" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Bing leaped out from afar, landing in front of Ji Huo''er and the others, and spoke indifferently.

    "It''s you! You were the one who fought against big brother that day!" Qinchuan had battled Jiang Bing and a hundred others that day, and Ji Huo''er naturally recognized him. Her eyes were fierce, and she glared with large, angry eyes.

    "Are you talking about Qinchuan?" Jiang Bing appeared to have an epiphany, suddenly revealing a hint of scheming in his eyes.

    Then he reined in his aura, leaned over, and looked down at Ji Huo''er from a height.

    "Do you want to see your big brother again?"

    "Where is big brother? Is he really not dead, do you know where he is?" Ji Huo''er''s face, which was full of anger, instantly dissipated upon hearing this, turning into concern as she anxiously asked.

    At the same time, she murmured, "I just knew big brother wouldn''t die so easily, I just knew!"

    As the saying goes, concern leads to chaos. Right now, her mind was entirely on Qinchuan, completely overlooking the cunning and ruthlessness in Jiang Bing''s eyes.

    "Qinchuan certainly isn''t dead. He has already entered the fire channel. If you don''t believe it, feel free to enter the fire channel yourself and find out!"

    Jiang Bing continued to speak.

    "Really!" A glint of sharpness flashed in Ji Huo''er''s eyes.

    Throughout her journey, the most frequent news she heard was of Qinchuan''s death, and now suddenly someone was telling her Qinchuan was not dead.

    Even if it was coming from an enemy''s mouth, even though Ji Huo''er already knew they were luring her into the fire channel as a decoy, she was willing to believe them at this moment.

    "Do you know how to enter the fire channel?" Ji Huo''er''s eyes shone as she asked.

    "Taoist Bai Yunran of the Tianji Sect has a deep understanding of Strange Fire. If you wish to..."

    "Lead the way, quickly!"

    Ji Huo''er immediately interrupted him, urging him with a desperate tone.

    "That mustn''t be, Huo''er!"

    Although Ling Xian''er did not know what specific dangers lay within the fire channel, she knew that this place was the Earth Realm of the Ancient Ghost Clan, and the arrays would definitely not be simple.

    Moreover, beyond the arrays, crowds of cultivators were guarding it, clearly indicating that the channel was extremely perilous, barring everyone from entering.

    "That channel is bound to be brimming with crises; you must not act recklessly!"

    Ling Xian''er knew she was anxious, but still she tried to advise softly.

    Although Ji Huo''er looked young, once she was set on something, it was difficult to change her mind, and she immediately began to follow Jiang Bing and the others.

    It was not until Bai Yunran flew over and whispered a few words into her ear, telling her the Oral Incantation to subdue the Strange Fire, that she hesitated.

    "Huo''er, Young Master Qin possesses vast Divine Skills; he must be safe and sound. Let''s wait here a little longer. If there''s still no news after some time, we''ll think of another plan!"

    Seeing Ji Huo''er reach the periphery of the array, Ling Xian''er couldn''t care less about other things; with a fairy-like aura, wearing white as snow, she approached Ji Huo''er''s side to persuade her once more.

    In the span of this time, Ling Xian''er had already learned from many cultivators that the fire channel was filled with Netherworld Strange Fire.

    Ji Huo''er stood outside the array, her gaze profound and calm, staring at the five channels in the center. In their core, deep and arcane, they seemed as serene as ever, with no end in sight, much like an Abyssal Maw devouring souls.

    In this moment, she felt an endless desolation in her heart.

    "Sister, I know, this Jiang Bing, he doesn''t harbor any good intentions."

    Ji Huo''er said blankly, her voice low and heavy with bounds of grief and sorrow.

    As she spoke, she walked into the array center, slowly heading towards the fire channel.

    "If you already know he doesn''t have good intentions and just wants you to scout the path, why are you still¡­" Ling Xian''er said gently.

    "But, they all say that big brother is already dead..." Ji Huo''er suddenly said, unable to restrain herself, her eyes brimming with tears.

    Ling Xian''er remained silent.

    "Sister, is big brother... really still alive?"

    At that moment, Ji Huo''er stopped, staring blankly at Ling Xian''er, her eyes red-rimmed and tears streaming down her face.

    "You say, if big brother is truly alive, and he heard this rumor, he should have come here to find us, right?"

    Ji Huo''er murmured to herself, tears rolling down her little cheeks.

    She realized that she had unconsciously grown accustomed to being by Qinchuan''s side.

    "But, why haven''t I seen big brother''s figure here either!"

    "Why indeed..."

    Along the way, the more news of Qinchuan the trio heard, the less confident they felt in their hearts.

    Finally, whenever they passed a crowd, they would make inquiries, but the answer they got was always that Qinchuan had died.

    Though Ji Huo''er kept insisting Qinchuan wasn''t dead, deep down, she no longer felt confident.

    She insisted on coming here, hoping to see Qinchuan and shatter the rumors.

    But now, her last hope had also been dashed, and she felt waves of emptiness inside.

    It was extremely uncomfortable.

 Chapter 705 - 705: Subduing the Strange Fire

    "Alas, since you''ve made up your mind, then let me accompany you!" Ling Xian''er sighed gracefully.

    Ling Xian''er watched Ji Huo''er grow up and was very familiar with her temperament.

    "Senior sister?"

    Ji Huo''er looked at Ling Xian''er and quickly waved her hands, "Senior sister, you must not, you have the important duty to spread the lineage of Thousand Fox Mountain on your shoulders, how could you!"

    Ji Huo''er shook her head repeatedly.

    "Silly girl, the Supreme Ancestor has already reached the strength of the Emperor Realm, and the external enemies of Thousand Fox Mountain have been dealt with. Our Thousand Fox Mountain will only grow stronger in the future, so what does it matter if sister is not there?"

    Ji Huo''er wanted to say more, but Ling Xian''er, with hands as soft as the shoots of a plant, stroked her little head and said almost indulgently, "Don''t forget, granny entrusted me to take good care of you!"

    Torn with hesitation, Ji Huo''er eventually nodded somberly, "Alright, with you accompanying me, sister, let''s subdue this Netherworld Strange Fire together! And then enter the Array to find big brother!"

    Ji Huo''er said, determined, gritting her teeth.

    Having said this, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er joined hands and walked towards the center of the Taoist arena together.

    "Huo''er, Miss Xian''er, you must not! This is the Ancient Netherworld Strange Fire, not even Great Emperors dare to confront it directly!"

    From a distant perimeter of the Array, Li Kaitian raised his voice in persuasion.

    But the two of them, as if they hadn''t heard, didn''t even turn their heads and continued walking towards the Fiery Path.

    "Boom!"

    Just as they reached the center of the Daoist arena, there came an earth-shattering tremor from beneath the Divine Peak.

    In an instant, the entire Divine Peak shook violently, as if in an earthquake, sending tremors rippling in all directions within the arena.

    At the same time, the air, once filled with black Demonic Qi, accompanied by this apocalyptic roar, poured towards the ground, enveloping the world of demons and ghosts.

    The demonic mist had once spread quickly, blanketing the sky; now, it disappeared even faster. In a short time, the Demonic Qi in this world dissipated, and the blood moon, originally obscured by it, revealed its true face once more.

    "What''s happening?"

    "It''s the Array! A great battle is occurring in the world below the Array, shaking the Divine Peak!"

    Cultivators from afar speculated.

    "There must be an incredibly powerful being imprisoned underneath the Array, likely engaged in a fierce battle with those two cultivators who entered that day."

    Indeed, the underground world had been shaken by a monumental battle between Qinchuan and the will of the Ghost Emperor.

    The will of the Ghost Emperor wasn''t merely suppressing the Azure Dragon Soul.

    In ancient times, the Ghoul Emperor, to absorb the supreme strength brought by the Array, fused with it, and he became the focal point of the Great Formation.

    Qinchuan, in the Underground World, devoured the will of the Ghost Emperor with the Death Domain, breaking the focal point of the Array. Thus, the Array was thoroughly destroyed, which was why there was such a tremendous earth-shaking tremor.

    The collapse of the Array had not yet fully transmitted to the periphery. After a loud bang and disappearance of the ghost mist, the world returned to normal.

    At this time, Ji Huo''er became even more anxious.

    "We need to quicken our pace!" she felt the Array beginning to act unusually.

    Afterward, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er exchanged a glance, their eyes determined, and both leaped into the air, shooting towards the dazzling Fiery Path.

    They flashed through and entered the Fiery Path.

    The Netherworld Strange Fire, which had been invincible and able to incinerate anything before, reappeared once again.

    However, this time, it was beyond everyone''s expectations.

    Its emergence wasn''t like usual, with an unbeatable momentum that burns all things to ashes; instead, it took the form of small flames the size of a palm, continuously leaping around Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er.

    "That Netherworld Strange Fire, it hasn''t burned them to ashes?"

    From afar, all the cultivators erupted in excitement.

    "Is there really a way to tame the Strange Fire?!"

    "It seems there really is a way to enter it."

    "This Strange Fire, it truly hasn''t devoured us?" Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er both showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

    "Quick, let''s tame this Strange Fire before anything else!" Ling Xian''er also realized what was happening and called out in a low voice.

    The two chanted the oral incantation taught by Bai Yunran, their bodies flickering with dazzling light. They felt immensely sublime as their pores dilated and streams of red and white Immortal Qi burst forth from their pores, creating a misty haze. For a moment, the two seemed as if they were in the Immortal Realm.

    "Swoosh!"

    Just as they finished reciting the incantation and were about to proceed to the next step.

    The next moment, countless Netherworld Strange Fires around them began to split in two, the continuous Strange Fires dividing into two streams, simultaneously rushing towards the center of their foreheads.

    A brilliant flash of golden light crossed their brows, and the next moment, the split Netherworld Strange Fires separately surged into the sea of consciousness within their foreheads.

    In their sea of consciousness, there was still half of a Divine Fragment that had not been completely refined.

    At that moment, the Divine Fragment and the Netherworld Strange Fire came into contact and began to merge and refine gradually.

    "This Netherworld Strange Fire is helping me refine that half of the Divine Fragment I haven''t fully refined!" Ji Huo''er opened her eyes wide in astonishment.

    Ling Xian''er also nodded, clearly experiencing the same phenomenon.

    As the Strange Fire burned, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er both felt unbearably hot throughout their bodies. It was as if they were in the midst of True Fire, their skin flushed and their eyes hazy.

    Meanwhile, with the help of the Netherworld Strange Fire, the Divine Fragments in their sea of consciousness began to refine slowly. The inheritance of the Divine Fragments poured into their sea of consciousness. Great Dao Laws roared around them, and Spiritual Energy flowed through their limbs and bones.

    Their realms were breaking through.

    Their aura grew from the early stage of the Holy Realm to the intermediate stage.

    And the upward trend continued.

    Before long, they had broken through from the intermediate stage of the Holy Realm to the late stage.

    The breakthrough in their Cultivation Realm was nothing compared to the benefits their Souls received from their progress.

    The advancement of their Souls was far greater than their breakthrough from the early stage to the late stage of the Holy Realm.

    If compared to ordinary cultivators, their Souls were now at the late stage of the Great Saint.

    It wasn''t just the Strange Fire refining the Divine Fragment - the Divine Fragment was also taming the Netherworld Strange Fire. In Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er''s sea of consciousness, the two coexisted, secretly vying with each other.

    When the Divine Fragment was about one third left to refine, the Netherworld Strange Fire finally stabilized completely. It was successfully tamed by the Divine Fragment and turned into a thumb-sized flame, permanently residing within their Souls.

    "I wasn''t devoured by the Strange Fire; the Heavenly Secret Ancient Tome truly didn''t deceive me. There indeed exists a way to tame the Strange Fire!" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Seeing that Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were safe and sound, and the auspicious lights flickering around them, it was clear they were experiencing phenomena associated with taming the Strange Fire.

    At this moment, his eyes were filled with a fervent glow.

    As he had taught them the way to tame the Strange Fire, Bai Yunran and the others naturally wouldn''t feel at ease simply watching Ji Huo''er and the others tame it.

 Chapter 706 - 706: 706

    ```

    "Humph, the oral incantation to subdue the Strange Fire is mine, get out of here immediately."

    At that moment, Bai Yunran could no longer hold back. He transformed into a streak of light, his hand opened wide like a Great Roc charging towards the two of them.

    Seeing Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er subduing the Strange Fire, he grew covetous and wanted to drive them away.

    Zi Tong and Jiang Bing were not to be outdone, hastily following suit.

    This was, after all, the Netherworld Strange Fire from the Ancient Times, an incomparable Supreme Treasure that even in the Upper Realm, one could hardly obtain. Naturally, they wouldn''t stand by and watch it fall into the hands of two lowly natives of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    "Quickly, strive for the Netherworld Strange Fire!"

    At this moment, many envoys from the Divine Realm and natives of the Divine Wilderness shouted one after another, surging towards the fire passage, fearing they would be a step too late.

    Nearly half of the cultivators from all around rushed over, divine light flickering nonstop, joining the competition for the Strange Fire.

    Bai Yunran was the first to charge, rushing into the fire passage.

    Indeed, the dangers of the fire passage had completely vanished by this time, and he safely entered the area.

    "Humph, if you want to subdue the Strange Fire, you''ll have to get past me first."

    Bai Yunran, seeing no sign of the Netherworld Strange Fire around him, noticed Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er still sitting cross-legged, obviously still embroiled in a struggle with the Strange Fire.

    Seizing the opportunity while the Strange Fire had not yet been fully subdued was the best time to make a move.

    Bai Yunran made a decisive move, a black and white Heavenly Secrets Palm Imprint descended from the sky, crashing down on the tops of their heads. The palm imprint, in black and white, corresponded to the Heavenly Secrets Dao, and if it were to strike them, they would be in a world of pain.

    But in the next instant, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er simultaneously opened their eyes.

    Both leaped to their feet. Ji Huo''er swung her palm, her slender jade hand blocking the descending palm imprint.

    Ling Xian''er, on the other hand, gracefully moved like an Immortal, her figure agile and smooth like a snow-white jade fox, her nimble shape flitting about the passage and pressing towards Bai Yunran.

    "Pfft!"

    Everything happened too fast. Bai Yunran had no defence prepared, and he was caught completely off guard as they suddenly attacked.

    He didn''t have time to react, only to watch as a snow-white jade palm imprint landed on his chest.

    He immediately felt an overwhelming force, capable of splitting heaven and tearing apart earth, and he was sent flying backward in an instant.

    Eventually, he was caught by Zi Tong and Jiang Bing, which prevented him from being blasted out of this realm.

    Bai Yunran was the first to charge, but he was repelled by the two women in an instant, causing all the cultivators to be stunned. They rushed outside the passage, surrounded the exit, and stared intently at Ji Huo''er and the other.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er stood side by side, their bodies emanating a red and a white aura respectively, twining Great Dao Laws around them as if they were amidst the clouds, incredibly gorgeous and holy.

    With a profound gaze, a hint of deep blue light shimmered in the depths of their eyes, the very image of having subdued the Netherworld Strange Fire.

    Their presence was clearly that of the Great Saint Late Stage.

    "What''s going on, how did these two maidens suddenly break through to the Great Saint Late Stage?"

    In this world, with the suppression of the Four Aspects Law, everyone''s cultivation level was confined to the Holy Realm Early Stage. How could these two be the exception?

    Everyone was extremely shocked and for a moment, none dared to come forward.

    "Could it be the growth brought on by subduing the Strange Fire?"

    Bai Yunran spat out a mouthful of clotted blood. Ling Xian''er had intended to kill with her move earlier, but at the critical moment, someone else''s intervention saved his life. Now, he was even more astonished and shocked.

    "How is it possible?"

    "How could you possibly have subdued the Netherworld Strange Fire so quickly, and even advanced to the Great Saint Late Stage!"

    The fact that Ji Huo''er and the other could wake up from their meditative state indicated they had resolved the issue with the Strange Fire, making the adversary submit.

    Although Bai Yunran had never before subdued a Netherworld Strange Fire from Ancient Times, he had used spells to subdue other common Strange Fires.

    He knew full well how arduous the process of subduing a Strange Fire is, requiring one to contend and struggle with the Strange Fire, with even the slightest mistake potentially leading to being devoured by the Strange Fire.

    During this process, one must be fully immersed, without any lapse in concentration.

    ```

    That year, it took him a full three days to subjugate a common Strange Fire, and that was thanks to the suppression of his Divine Being Level Realm.

    Ji Huo''er and her companion managed to subjugate the Ancient Netherworld Strange Fire in such a short period of time.

    This speed was beyond his expectations.

    "What are you up to, you wretched old man? As if this lady would be unaware!"

    Ji Huo''er said coldly.

    Actually, Ji Huo''er and her companion also didn''t know they would subjugate the Netherworld Strange Fire so quickly.

    As it turned out,

    The Array here was one with the Ghost Emperor of Yacha, and now that the Ghost Emperor had fallen and his will dissipated, this Array was also on the brink of complete collapse.

    And as the guardian of this Array, the Netherworld Strange Fire had long since merged with the Array. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    As the Array dissipated and collapsed, the Netherworld Strange Fire would not be released; instead, it would disappear along with the Array.

    Therefore, when they activated the spell to subjugate the Strange Fire, they were actually saving the fire, preventing it from vanishing into nothing.

    Rather than saying that the two had actively subjugated the Strange Fire, it would be more accurate to say the Strange Fire chose them of its own accord.

    Of course, with the collapse and unraveling of the Array, even if it weren''t Ji Huo''er and her companion who entered this place, any two individuals who operated the spell could easily subjugate the Strange Fire.

    As for their breakthrough to the Great Saint Late Stage, it wasn''t solely due to the influence of the Netherworld Strange Fire.

    It was also a result of the collapse of the Array.

    The Four Aspects Formation, one aspect of which was indeed the Ghost Emperor of Yacha, constituted one of the cornerstones that constructed the Four Aspects Law.

    Now, with the Array on the verge of collapse, the Four Aspects Law was affected and showed signs of loosening.

    Under the pressure of the loosening Law, with the simultaneous effects of the Netherworld Strange Fire and the Divine Fragments, the two were able to break through first and step into the Great Saint Late Stage Realm.

    "No matter how you managed to subjugate the Strange Fire in such a short time, you two will not walk out of this corridor today unless you hand over the Netherworld Strange Fire,"

    Zi Tong stepped forward, his eyes cold, looking at the two sternly.

    His hatred for Qinchuan had now extended to Ji Huo''er and her companion.

    "I have no time for your nonsense; I''m going to find Big Brother!"

    Ji Huo''er, preoccupied with Qinchuan, had no interest in bantering with them and, having said that, she shot toward the depths of the corridor.

    "Hmph, you think you can leave? It''s up to this young master to decide!"

    Jiang Bing let out a cold shout, and from his mouth, he expelled a Magical Treasure the size of a fingernail, a crystal clear gem.

    The gem, like an ice sculpture, was crystal clear and shining brightly. As it left his mouth, it grew with the wind.

    The next moment, the gem swelled into a crystal clear Jade Wall tens of meters long, descending from the sky in front of Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    Like a giant ice wall, it blocked the two''s path forward.

    At the same time, Jiang Bing, Zi Tong, and Bai Yunran all made their moves, their Divine Skills shimmering as they pressed down on the two.

    "Bastards, how dare you block my way, you''re courting death!"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes were blazing as she stared straight at the three, like a little phoenix spewing fire, furiously indignant.

    "Whoever dares to stop me, I will kill!"

    Ji Huo''er said coldly, and the temperature around her grew colder, as if the fire corridor itself was about to freeze.

    Right now, all she wanted to do was enter the corridor, to find out if Qinchuan was indeed within the Array.

    This was her last hope.

    And at this moment, Jiang Bing''s sudden attempt to block her way undoubtedly enraged her.

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er made their move at the same time.

    Here, the battle erupted once again.

 Chapter 707 - 707: Battle

    The blood moon hung high, the scarlet aura was scattered upon the earth.

    Jiang Bing, Zi Tong, and Bai Yunran all made their moves simultaneously, attacking Ling Xian''er and her companion.

    The three of them knew full well that Ji Huo''er and her companion were formidable, they went all out and each employed a divine artifact.

    Bai Yunran raised a large banner with one hand, Zi Tong''s eyes shot out two purple discs, the sharp discs emitted a dazzling purple glow, enchantingly cold, standing out as particularly weird and potent in this stretch of the heavens and earth.

    "Clang!"

    The two sides clashed in the corridor, colliding with each other and producing a huge noise, like an extraterrestrial thunderclap suddenly exploding.

    Terrifying energy overflowed, shaking the Dao arena, even the divine peaks on the periphery started to tremble.

    This was due to both the collapsing of arrays and the fierce battle between the two sides.

    "Such strong natives!"

    Jiang Bing and the others were currently suppressed to the Holy Realm Early Stage, but they all used supreme divine artifacts.

    The might of a divine artifact was enough to bridge the gap between realms.

    Orbs of light exploded, blasts occurred continuously in the narrow passageway.

    Runes surged, Dao magic danced around, and a terrifying aura burst forth unceasingly amidst the five.

    The trio fought their way from inside the corridor to its exit.

    Accompanying Ji Huo''er''s Dharma Aspect Heaven and Earth, the Fire Fox''s eight flame-burning tails, like eight Order Divine Chains, locked down from the void, striking Zi Tong.

    "Pfft!"

    "Pfft!"

    Two faint sounds emerged simultaneously.

    The eight tails, like Order Divine Chains, hit Zi Tong, whose crown''s spinning Dao Wheel retaliated, also striking Ji Huo''er.

    The power of the divine artifact was indeed extraordinary, Ji Huo''er and her companion were immensely formidable, and their current strength could even match Supreme Saints at the Intermediate Stage and even fight against ordinary Supreme Saints at the Late Stage.

    Yet, they were evenly matched by the might of the three divine artifacts.

    Luckily, the realms and souls of the three were suppressed to the lowest by the laws, the artifacts'' power could hardly unleash one ten thousandth of their potential; otherwise, the two would have been defeated long ago.

    The five of them instantly separated and stood at a distance, facing each other.

    "If we were not wielding divine artifacts, I fear we would not be a match for these two young maidens," said Jiang Bing, holding a war spear in one hand, speaking sternly.

    "Seeing that you control the Strange Fire Technique, I won''t bother with your intention to harm me. I just want to enter the corridor, don''t force my hand!"

    Ji Huo''er pouted, speaking indignantly.

    "Very simple, leave a spark of the Netherworld Strange Fire, and we will let you two go," said Jiang Bing, his voice lacked life and warmth, maintaining an indifferent and lofty arrogance, "This Netherworld Strange Fire is one of the top ten Strange Fires from ancient times, you, a mere Divine Wilderness native, are unworthy of it."

    "What of being a Divine Wilderness native? At the dawn of heaven and earth, before the Underworld and Upper Realm came to be, the Divine Wilderness Continent nurtured the Wan Clans, aren''t your kind also born from Divine Wilderness?"

    Ling Xian''er spoke without any hint of inferiority, standing her ground, ethereal as ever.

    "You have quite the sharp tongue. Our ancestors have ascended from the Divine Wilderness Continent tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, even millions of years ago.

    With abundant spiritual power and vast territories in the Upper Realm, our talents are something you could not compare with, so the Netherworld Strange Fire must belong to us."

    Zi Tong, having been struck by Ji Huo''er''s divine skills, still felt a throbbing pain in his chest, his pride and sense of superiority turned into intense rage.

    He felt deeply provoked, wishing he could devour Ji Huo''er alive.

    "Hmph, you can forget it, our ancestor merely ascended the Upper Realm by serving as a flutist for Great Emperor-class strongmen, what basis do you have for boasting," Ji Huo''er said with contempt.

    "You... you scoundrel looking for death!"

    Zi Tong''s beautiful face was filled with rage, his eyes nearly shooting fire.

    The existence of the ancestor Zi Mo was a humiliation to the Zi Family.

    Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er had used this matter to humiliate him repeatedly, and he couldn''t contain himself.

    "Hum!"

    The void trembled, and Zi Tong''s purple Dao plate in her hands shook again, cleaving towards Ji Huo''er with dazzling light, illuminating the sky like a resplendent sun.

    "Die, demon, I''ve been irked by you for a long time!"

    Zi Tong had been targeting Qinchuan outside of Devil Mountain, and Ji Huo''er had already taken note of this. Back then, Zi Tong was at the Great Emperor Realm, while she was merely at the Holy''s Realm, so she didn''t have the opportunity to teach him a lesson.

    Now, her realm had surpassed the other''s, and she feared him not in the slightest.

    Her fiery red hair billowed, her gaze lively and clear. Her physical body and Dao Magic merged as she leapt high up, transforming into a mountain to confront it.

    Ling Xian''er, clad in white, appeared ethereal. Her skin was crystal clear and as radiant as winter snow. With a wave of her delicate hand, she moved shoulder to shoulder with Ji Huo''er.

    Elsewhere.

    "Disciples of the Jiang Family and Zi Family, join me and suppress them!"

    Among the three, Bai Yunran held the most transcendent status as a disciple of Tianji Sect, but the Tianji Sect rarely involved themselves in worldly matters.

    Thus, Jiang Bing of the Jiang Family subtly assumed a leading role among them.

    Jiang Bing raised his arm and called out. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Kill!"

    Including Jiang Bing and Zi Tong, there were ten people from the Jiang and Zi families combined.

    But at this moment, nearly thirty additional cultivators heeded Jiang Bing''s call, activating their movement techniques and rushing towards Ling Xian''er and her companion at the center.

    These people wanted to take advantage of the chaos of battle to fish in troubled waters, aiming to seize the Netherworld Strange Fire from Ji Huo''er and her companion.

    Besides, even if they couldn''t get the Strange Fire, they could still take the opportunity to gain some additional benefits amid the tumult¡ªwhy not?

    More than thirty cultivators were battling two.

    Even with the gap between the Early Stage and Late Stage of Holy''s Realm, their chances of victory were extremely high.

    Moreover, most cultivators came from the Upper Realm and were in this Ancient Realm, where they could freely use Divine Artifacts.

    "Do you think I, Li Kaitian, am a pushover?"

    At that moment, the void emitted a tremor, and a piercing sound of tearing through the air urgently rang out as a golden pagoda descended from the heavens.

    The small tower burst forth with blinding golden light, standing tall within the Dao arena and sweeping many unsuspecting cultivators away.

    "Tsk, quite interesting. Knowing full well it''s a path to doom, yet you still dare to jump out!"

    Jiang Bing spoke indifferently.

    "Fellow disciples of the Jiang Family, slay this old fool first!"

    "Kill!"

    Several Jiang Family disciples shouted in unison, their bodies bursting forth in motion as they pounced towards Li Kaitian.

    "Boom!"

    Bai Yunran made a move, waving the Tianji Banner that exuded mysterious and ancient black-and-white Qi of Tianji, bearing down on Ling Xian''er.

    Zi Tong and several cultivators, also covered in Runes, with a sharp killing intent, struck out together, heading for Ji Huo''er, competing for the Netherworld Strange Fire.

    Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm and Divine Wilderness Natives clashed at the same time in this place, resulting in an unparalleled melee.

    If it were a battle against ordinary cultivators or Divine Wilderness Natives, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er taking on several opponents wouldn''t be an issue.

    But now, the two faced mostly Divine Envoys from the Divine Realm.

    It wasn''t that these Divine Envoys were stronger than the two women at the same realm.

    It was because in this Ancient Realm¡ªdespite being suppressed by the Four Aspects Law and Ancient Realm Principles, with their realms constrained¡ªthese Divine Envoys could still freely wield Divine Artifacts.

    Even if a Holy could only unleash one ten-thousandth of a Divine Artifact''s power, it was not to be underestimated.

    After all, Divine Artifacts weren''t supposed to exist for use at the Holy stage, and no Holy would possess a Divine Artifact in their hands usually.

    The disadvantage of the Fox Clan of Thousand Fox Mountain being unable to refine Magic Artifacts was glaringly exposed at this moment.

 Chapter 708 - 708: 708

    The world shook violently, the entire Dao arena plunged into chaos, with crimson streaks flying through the air and Magical Treasures colliding with Divine Skills like a battle from Ancient Times.

    Facing the sky filled with Divine Artifacts and the powerful onslaught of mighty beings, the three of them fell into a perilous situation.

    It wasn''t just Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er struggling; even Li Kaitian was overwhelmed.

    In the midst of the chaotic battle, a fiery red heavenly ruler, like a crimson dragon, struck with earth-shattering might, hitting the giant Fire Fox Dharma Aspect of Huo''er.

    "Clang!"

    The Fire Fox, struck by the heavenly ruler, trembled violently as if struck by lightning, the brilliant Fire Fox showed signs of dissipating.

    "Boom, boom, boom!"

    In just a few breaths'' time, Ji Huo''er had already withstood hundreds of attacks.

    "Pu!"

    Finally, she could no longer hold on, spitting out a mouthful of blood like a blossoming Red Blood Divine Lotus, tragically beautiful and desolate.

    At this moment, Ling Xian''er was also soaked in blood, her white clothes dyed crimson as if she had crawled out of a Blood Pool.

    Among this was her own blood, but also the blood of others.

    Li Kaitian, relying on a Divine Artifact small tower and not possessing Strange Fire himself, was under considerably less pressure.

    However, with the small tower entangled by numerous Divine Artifacts and surrounded by several disciples of the Jiang Family, he could only fend for himself for the time being. He could only watch helplessly as Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er were besieged by cultivators from all sides, unable to come to their aid.

    "Clang!"

    A streak of golden light flashed, striking one of the tails of the Fire Fox, and a Dao Lotus swept across, cutting off one of the fox''s tails.

    The Fire Fox Dharma Aspect staggered, on the brink of collapse, and Ji Huo''er kept coughing up blood.

    "Ah! You all can go to hell!"

    Ji Huo''er went mad, her little face twisted into an almost ferocious craze.

    Simultaneously, the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect above her head rapidly expanded as golden flames began to burn around the fox''s body.

    Facing such a terrifying onslaught, not even Divine Medicine could sustain the depletion of her Physical Body; she was burning her essence blood, pushing her potential to its limits.

    "Boom!"

    As she descended into madness, the once-fading Fire Fox Dharma Aspect regained solidity, its majesty undiminished, tails regrew, transforming into golden Divine Chains, lashing at one of the cultivators and sending him flying.

    "She''s at the end of her tether, on the verge of collapsing. This is just a momentary resurgence!"

    Zi Tong coldly stated while exuding purple Qi from the Dao plate in her hand and relentlessly grinding down the Fire Fox.

    At the same time, Ling Xian''er had also begun to burn her Essence Blood to fight back.

    "Boom!"

    Amidst the battle, a terrifying surge of energy swept across, a Divine Envoy named Jiang Yi was sent flying, uncontrollably, his body flung into the golden passage.

    Jiang Yi, sent flying by the Fire Fox, saw his Physical Body heading toward the Golden Passage in utter despair.

    He knew not the method to subdue Netherworld Strange Gold.

    However, he landed in the passage unharmed, surprised to find that Netherworld Strange Gold made no move against him; he had survived.

    "Eh, has the Five Elements energy of the Array calmed down?"

    Jiang Yi was dumbfounded and exclaimed.

    "What, the Five Elements Passage has stabilized!"

    Originally,

    Everyone thought that it was Ji Huo''er and the others that had used a Spell to subdue the Netherworld Strange Fire, which is why they managed to subdue it.

    Now it seems they had the sequence reversed; it was because the Netherworld Strange Fire no longer attacked the cultivators entering the passage that Ji Huo''er and the others got the opportunity to subdue the Strange Fire.

    "Does this mean that we have a way to subdue the remaining four Exotic Elemental Powders?!"

    The cultivators quickly came to this realization.

    "Quickly vie for the remaining exotic elements!"

    Numerous cultivators had this thought arise in their minds, knowing that the remaining four pathways of the Five Elements no longer posed a danger.

    "This old one''s cultivation level harmonizes with the Great Dao of the Metal element; this Wandering Spirit Sacred Gold shall belong to me!"

    Seeing this situation, Bai Yunran was the first to abandon Ji Huo''er and the others, rushing towards the Metal Elemental Passage.

    "Despicable old thief!" Jiang Bing and Zi Tong cursed quietly and likewise abandoned Ji Huo''er and the others, hurrying towards the Water Passage and Earth Passage.

    Besides those three, a portion of cultivators who hadn''t partaken in the encirclement of Ji Huo''er and her companions now saw the opening of the exotic elements passages and couldn''t hold back any longer, rushing out all at once.

    "This Genesis Wood is mine!" Wu Xin, the Holy Maiden, concentrated spiritual arrows in her hands with her bow. A dark orchid arrow feather as thick as an arm descended from the sky, landing firmly within the Wood Elemental Passage.

    Around the arrow feather, rune Daoist magics flowed, creating Qinghui lotuses everywhere, each lotus extremely powerful, sending forth waves and ripples of emerald green that could slay approaching cultivators.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden also made her move at this moment, charging towards the Earth Elemental Passage.

    In this moment, the sounds of battle rose and fell, and blinding orbs of light flashed incessantly within the Daoist court.

    Here, the chaotic battle grew even more intense.

    However, the cultivators who had participated in the encirclement now opted to contest for the four remaining exotic elements, which significantly lessened the pressure on Ji Huo''er and her companions in an instant.

    The three took this opportunity to swallow Divine Pills, repairing their injuries and restoring their spiritual power.

    "We need to quickly break through this ice wall and enter deep into the passage!"

    As their pressure greatly diminished, the three gathered together. Ji Huo''er, while contending with many cultivators, spoke.

    The Fire Passage had been cut off by a magic artifact from Jiang Bing, blocking the way forward.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, the two of you must hold on for a moment, I''ll go break this ice wall!"

    The ice wall was a transformation of one of Jiang Bing''s Divine Artifacts, indestructible by anything other than another Divine Artifact.

    Just as the two were about to nod in agreement, a sudden massive tremor in the void interrupted them.

    "Boom!"

    The void trembled, the ground shook continually, and giant boulders from the surrounding Divine Peaks fell, crashing into the center of the Daoist court.

    "What''s happening?"

    An unusual change occurred in the world again, and many cultivators couldn''t help but show alarm.

    "Is Heavenly Punishment descending again?"

    The cultivators were filled with dread, the memory of meteorites falling from the sky for ten consecutive days during the previous unnatural phenomena still fresh in their minds.

    "No, it''s this Array that''s collapsing!"

    Finally, a cultivator noticed the anomaly and exclaimed in shock.

    "The Four Aspects Law is also collapsing, our Cultivation Levels are being restored!"

    Following that, another cultivator joyously discovered and shouted loudly.

    "Really?" A cultivator operated his mental method and indeed found that his Cultivation Level was slowly breaking through.

    With the weakening of the Four Aspects Law, most cultivators began to break through their Cultivation Levels.

    In just a few breaths'' time, a great number of cultivators went from the Holy Realm Early Stage to the Holy Realm Late Stage.

    After recovering to the Holy Realm Late Stage, everyone found they could no longer continue to break through; their Cultivation Levels ultimately solidified at the Holy Realm Late Stage.

    It appeared that the Four Aspects Law hadn''t completely collapsed but rather its effects had diminished.

    "We can''t continue to delay. We don''t know if these exotic elements will disappear when the Array collapses!" S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Jiang Bing, Bai Yunran, Zi Tong, Wu Xin Fairy, and Qinghui Holy Maiden unleashed even more dazzling Divine Skills, competing with all their might.

    All the cultivators'' Realm and Soul breakthroughs were advantageous for Divine Envoys and Great Emperor powerhouses whose Cultivation Levels had been suppressed, but for Ji Huo''er and the others, it was unwelcome news.

    Because Jiang Bing and many other cultivators were contesting for the four kinds of elements, the pressure on the three had been much less for a while, but with the cultivators'' breakthroughs, they once again felt an immense pressure.

    Moreover, as their Cultivation Levels and Souls broke through, these cultivators could unleash the power of their Divine Artifacts many times over.

    The three even felt that this moment was more difficult to deal with than when Jiang Bing and the others were still present. In the blink of an eye, they suffered an unprecedented onslaught of Divine Skills.

 Chapter 709 - 709: Desperate Situation

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    The sky was teeming with murderous intent, and Dao Magic dazzled brilliantly; countless cultivators fell here, their blood drenching the Divine Peak''s Dao ground. Under the illumination of the blood moon, this realm had utterly sunk into purgatory.

    The battle raged on for several days.

    Ji Huo''er and her two companions were completely encircled, forced into the center of the Dao ground, surrounded by countless cultivators sealing the space to prevent the trio from escaping or leaving through the Five Elements channel.

    Luckily, the trio had the Divine Pills given to them by Qinchuan, and they just barely withstood the relentless attacks of countless cultivators by continuously burning their Essence Blood and Qi.

    As the battle waged on, Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran each succeeded in securing the Innate Departure Water and the Flowing Soul Holy Gold for themselves.

    However, both of them havd only temporarily stashed them away using secret techniques, without having fully subdued them.

    Wu Xin Fairy had also successfully subdued the wood element''s Returning Origin Wood.

    Zi Tong and Qinghui Holy Maiden were still locked in fierce combat, the outcome yet unresolved. Ever since their rift over Qinchuan, Zi Tong bore a grudge against Qinghui Holy Maiden as well, showing no mercy in her attacks, even seeking to kill the Qinghui Holy Maiden.

    Of the Five Elements, although metal was considered supreme, the Strange Fire within was the most precious and had the strongest offensive capabilities.

    With Bai Yunran and Jiang Bing having already obtained the Innate Departure Water and the Flowing Soul Holy Gold, they now turned their attention once more toward Ling Xian''er and Ji Huo''er.

    "Daoist Brother Yunran, the Strange Fire will be split in two. If we join forces, we can take half each!"

    Jiang Bing suggested.

    "Good!" Bai Yunran nodded.

    The two exchanged a glance, then once again activated their Divine Artifacts, aiming them at Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er to subdue.

    "Pff!"

    Ji Huo''er and her companion had long been burning their Essence Qi and Veins; against the multitude''s encirclement, they were at the end of their rope, barely managing to hold on with the help of numerous Divine Pills.

    With the addition of Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran,

    they finally could no longer resist, both sent flying and crashing into the continuous mountain ranges.

    Ji Huo''er coughed up blood, every bone in her body shattered, blood gushing continuously from her Physical Body, spattering amidst the rocks of the divine mountain¡ªa horrifying sight.

    Ling Xian''er did not fare any better; her once transparent skin was now completely torn open, baring ghastly white bones, her flesh blurred and indistinct.

    To have survived in the face of such formidable enemies was already an incredible stroke of luck.

    Li Kaitian, wielding a Divine Artifact, had the small tower cutting across heaven and earth, its spire emanating flowing light that enveloped him¡ªit was somewhat better for him at the moment, but his blood and Qi were so tumultuous that it was also difficult for him to hold on any longer.

    He wanted to help Ji Huo''er and her companion, but his spirit was willing, though his flesh was weak.

    The winds and clouds shifted, and a torrential rain began to fall from the sky without warning.

    As the raindrops fell, the entire world turned crimson under the blood moon''s glow, as if the heavens themselves were bleeding, the sound rustling mournfully.

    This place was filled with not only battles but also desolation.

    At this time, Li Kaitian had finally reached his limit; the small tower was shot down by numerous Divine Artifacts, and he too was blasted into the depths of the earth.

    The three no longer had the strength to fight and were surrounded by countless powerful adversaries.

    "Sister, are we going to die?"

    Ji Huo''er crawled out from the depths of the earth, struggling to stand, and stared intently at Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran not far away, speaking calmly.

    Facing enemies that outnumbered them by dozens of times, the two knew they had no chance of winning.

    In the fierce battle that had just taken place, Ling Xian''er''s leg had been struck by a Divine Artifact, her bones completely pulverized.

    But she forced herself to stand in front of Ji Huo''er, using her frail body to shield her companion.

    "Don''t worry, Sister will protect you!"

    Both women were drained of Blood Qi, gravely injured, and now unable to even muster the Spiritual Power to shield themselves from the rain. Soaked to the bone, their bodies muddied with blood and soil, they were the epitome of wretchedness and pathos¡ªnowhere close to the appearance of Immortals.

    Li Kaitian, being elder, had held out the longest, but his injuries were also the most severe. It took a long while before he slowly flew out from the huge pit in the ground.

    "This old man can still fight another battle!"

    ```

    Li Kaitian leapt into the air, vomited blood, and forced himself to speak while supporting his battered body.

    "Humph, still trying to act fierce?!"

    Jiang Bing saw that Li Kaitian still wanted to continue using his Divine Skills to fight, so he spat out a clump of Essence Qi, transforming into a crystal-clear ice pillar that rushed out and pierced Li Kaitian''s body.

    The ice pillar passed through Li Kaitian''s chest, but fortunately, in the critical moment, the small tower exhausted its own Divine Power to shoot out a light of divinity, pushing the ice pillar slightly to the side, which saved Li Kaitian''s heart from being directly pierced.

    Although he didn''t die immediately, Li Kaitian''s internal organs were severely injured; it was clear that he was drawing more breaths in than out, and it was difficult to keep him alive.

    "Grandpa Li!"

    Ji Huo''er cried out in alarm.

    "Grandpa Li, how are you?!"

    Ji Huo''er quickly rushed over, her eyes red with tears, searching within her Storage Space to find a Divine Pill to save Li Kaitian.

    However, after several days of intense battles, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had already used up all the Divine Pills they had.

    They had been relying on Divine Pills to keep themselves alive, which is the only reason they had managed to hold on until now; otherwise, they would have already been suppressed by the crowd.

    At this point, whether it was Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, or Li Kaitian, they didn''t even have any Natural Healing Pills left, let alone Divine Pills.

    "Grandpa Li, you can''t be in trouble!" Along the way, Ji Huo''er had already become familiar with Li Kaitian.

    She knew that earlier, when she and her senior sister obtained the Netherworld Strange Fire, it was only the two of them who were targeted by the many Cultivators; Li Kaitian had no reason to get involved.

    But knowing it was a situation where death was certain, Li Kaitian still resolutely joined the battle, thereby dragging out the time for so long.

    "Grandpa Li, you can''t die, we still have to go find Big Brother together!"

    "Ah¡­"

    Ji Huo''er was crying and wailing, her heart filled with infinite sadness and despair.

    The heavy rain was relentless; endless and boundless, the blood mixed with the rain, staining the entire battlefield red, and forming numerous puddles of blood.

    At this moment, desolation, cries of misery, and desperation enveloped the hearts of the three, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Li Kaitian.

    This time, they had truly fallen into a deadly predicament.

    Witnessing this scene, even the many Cultivators surrounding them couldn''t help but feel touched.

    Only Wu Xin Fairy remained indifferent, without sorrow or joy.

    She had refined and taken control of the Returning Origin Wood, standing on the summit of Divine Peak, looking down upon the scene as if she were a high and mighty deity, overlooking the myriad creations of the world.

    Everything in the world was unrelated to her.

    Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran walked towards Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, respectively.

    "Humph, three ants from Divine Wilderness, being able to obstruct us for so long, I must say you do have some ability. But opposing us is like overestimating your strength!" Jiang Bing said coldly.

    "You should know that the Netherworld Strange Fire is not something you can control."

    Bai Yunran also showed disdain, "The situation you face today is entirely of your own making!" S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Both men levitated a hand above the heads of Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, their Divine Skills gathering.

    "Swoosh!"

    Just as their Divine Skills were about to be launched, to suppress the two women, a sudden change occurred.

    A piercingly sharp sound of cleaving the air rapidly resonated.

    At the same time, an enraged and violent voice exploded.

    "You bunch of good-for-nothings, who gave you the guts to dare kill my people!"

    The voice boomed like heavenly thunder, shaking the mountains and the earth, rage swirling powerfully around.

    In the distance, within the void, a streak of light as fast as lightning was closing in, bounding towards their direction through the void.

 Chapter 710 - 710: Torture

    Before anyone could react, two more muffled sounds rang out like something spherical exploding.

    "Bang, bang."

    It was a streak of lightning, flashing brightly as it penetrated the skulls of both Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran.

    This was a fiery red long spear that had pierced through their skulls, blasting out a mixture of blood and brain matter, extremely cruel.

    Everything happened too fast, angry shouts erupted as the streak of light flashed, blades tore through the air, and the two heads burst, all almost simultaneously.

    The assailant was none other than Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan emerged from the array, having just stepped out of the passageway he saw Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran, their divine skills blazing, pressing down on the bloodied Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    He didn''t know what had happened during the brief time he entered the array, and without time to think, he let out an angry yell as the Chi Yue Spear appeared in his mind and he charged at them.

    This strike held all of Qinchuan''s anger.

    Bai Yunran and Jiang Bing had just sensed the approach of danger when they felt a sharp pain in their heads.

    Then their True Spirits drifted out, and they saw their heads had been completely blown apart, a mix of red and white. Only then did they realize they were dead.

    Only after this did they see Qinchuan, who had rushed over in a frenzy.

    "It''s you! Qinchuan!" Their spirits were still scattering as they looked at Qinchuan in horror: "You... weren''t you supposed to be dead?"

    "What, that''s Qinchuan, he''s not dead!"

    At this time, everyone turned their gaze at once, their minds stirring.

    "Wasn''t it said that he was already dead? How has he suddenly appeared again?"

    Qinghui Holy Maiden and Zi Tong also stopped fighting at this moment, looking at the man ablaze with boundless rage.

    Complex emotions flickered in Qinghui Holy Maiden''s eyes, with a hint of joy.

    She was happy for Yue Chan.

    Zi Tong, on the other hand, glared at Qinchuan with a face full of anger.

    This man, he yearned to flay his skin and pull out his tendons.

    Wu Xin Fairy stood aloof atop the Divine Peak, and when she saw Qinchuan, a barely perceivable light flashed in the depths of her eyes.

    "He isn''t dead!"

    "Huo''er, are you alright? You guys aren''t hurt, are you?"

    Qinchuan moved swiftly, bypassing everyone, and directly approached the three.

    They were drenched in a mixture of blood and rain, with their spiritual energy depleted, unable even to gather the simplest spiritual energy to shield themselves from the rain, pitiful and bedraggled.

    Their bodies were even more horrifying, flesh blurred with visible stark white bones, not an inch of unmarred skin left, which evoked sympathy.

    This only fueled the fury in Qinchuan''s heart.

    Ji Huo''er had fallen into a state of despair, with her spirit shattered, but she had not expected Qinchuan to suddenly appear.

    At this moment, Qinchuan''s arrival was like a gleam of dawn rising in the darkness, dispelling the chill and shadows that surrounded her.

    At this moment, she once again felt the meaning and the hope of life.

    At this moment, she could no longer hold back the grievances in her heart.

    "Waah!"

    Ji Huo''er, who had been holding back her emotions, could no longer contain herself and burst into tears, and without caring about her filthy state, she threw herself into Qinchuan''s arms.

    "Big brother, you''re still alive!"

    "These bad people, they... they all said you were dead!"

    Ji Huo''er cried loudly and genuinely, lying on Qinchuan''s shoulder, her face like a pear blossom bathed in rain. Her delicate little face, now smeared with blood, rain, and tears, looked so pitiable.

    For several days in a row, she had been receiving the news of Qinchuan''s death, and she had even come to believe that her big brother had truly been devoured by Strange Fire.

    The continuous battles over the past few days had left her mentally strained, and both her body and soul were injured.

    Seeing Qinchuan suddenly amidst her despair brought both joy and grievances.

    "How could big brother die? It''s these bad people spreading nonsense," Qinchuan replied gently. Seeing Ji Huo''er like this, he too was filled with rage, but he suppressed his anger to show her the gentlest side of himself.

    "Help him take the Elixir!"

    After personally feeding Ji Huo''er a Divine Pill, Qinchuan took out two more Divine Pills and gave them to Ling Xian''er to help Li Kaitian take them.

    Li Kaitian was hanging onto his last breath, but now, with the life-extending Divine Pills, he finally moved from peril to safety.

    "You, deserve to die!"

    It was at this moment that Qinchuan finally turned his angry gaze towards the spirits of Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran in the void that hadn''t yet dissipated.

    Qinchuan''s gaze was electrifying, his eyes red with fury, and the dreadful light radiating from the depths of his eyes seemed to shoot out from the Abyss itself, captivatating souls and causing Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran to shiver.

    Qinchuan''s entire body radiated a blood-red murderous aura, his ferocious energy wreaking havoc around him. The heavens seemed to weep, and the blood rain fell even more heavily, as the killing intent filled the air, turning the world into an Asura Dojo, a horrifying spectacle.

    With every step Qinchuan took towards their spirits, Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran felt as if they were being brutally lashed by something.

    The two felt that Qinchuan was a monster and were completely intimidated at this moment.

    "What''s going on? After death, shouldn''t the spirit be absorbed into the Reincarnation Land?"

    Having accepted their own deaths, they saw the monstrous Qinchuan approaching their spirits and wished to enter reincarnation sooner.

    But Qinchuan had already used a secret technique to bind their spirits, preventing them from being absorbed into the Reincarnation Land for a short while.

    "You think you can die so easily? How could I let you have your way?"

    Qinchuan''s expression was grim, his eyes full of murderous intent and exuding a terrible chill and cruelty.

    "You shouldn''t have opposed me, and you certainly shouldn''t have taken advantage of my absence to strike them down!"

    With a wave of his hands, Qinchuan seized the spirits of Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran in his palm.

    In his hand burned a dark blue flame, and the two spirits were placed upon it.

    "Ah..."

    It was the Divine Soul Flame, scorching their spirits, causing them to scream in agony.

    The torture of their spirits was like being slashed by a thousand knives, with a searing pain they had never felt before, piercing right through their spirits, a pain far greater than any suffering they had experienced before.

    "Ah..."

    "Ah! Qinchuan, you brat, I will never coexist with you.

    If you dare, then shatter my spirit!" Bai Yunran cursed angrily, screaming miserably as his spirit contorted in the fierce flames, already deformed.

    "I want you to watch your spirits burn away bit by bit!" Qinchuan said, like a devil from Hell.

    "Ah¡ª" Piercing screams echoed one after another, reverberating through the entire Divine Peak valley, causing all the cultivators present to feel apprehensive.

    "Everyone, attack together, kill this boy!"

    At that moment, Zi Tong shouted from a distance, seeing Qinchuan, he actually gave up competing with the Qinghui Holy Maiden for the Five Elements and directed his aggression towards Qinchuan.

    "Kill!"

    The disciples of the Jiang Family, already extremely angry at the death of Jiang Bing, rose up with Zi Tong''s shout, as several streaks of light shot up from the crowd into the sky. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Zi Tong, the disciples of the Jiang Family, the disciples of the Zi Family, and a few other Divine Envoys with greedy hearts, activated their Divine Skills and rushed towards Qinchuan.

 Chapter 711 - 711: Slaughter

    "Courting death!"

    Qinchuan''s eyes were deep as the aura around his body suddenly expanded. The Chi Yue Spear by his side flew up and stabbed out like thunder, accompanied by an explosive sound, streaking across the sky.

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    There were continuous muffled explosions.

    Those were the sounds of the Chi Yue Spear piercing through the cultivators'' heads.

    Before this.

    The domain of the Death Spirit Bead erupted, devouring the Azure Dragon Essence Spirit and the will of the Yaksha. As the vessel for the Death Spirit Bead, the Chi Yue Spear had also advanced unconsciously.

    And.

    Qinchuan''s cultivation level was originally enough to fight across levels, and now, he had reached the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, already overpowering everyone through his cultivation level alone.

    The spear moved with his will, constantly reaping the heads of cultivators.

    "How is this possible? How could you have broken through to the Great Saint Realm? The Four Aspects Law clearly still suppresses to the late stage of the Saint."

    As soon as Qinchuan made his move, he easily killed several cultivators effortlessly, shocking the remaining crowd into an uproar.

    It was only then that they realized Qinchuan''s cultivation level was at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm.

    One realm higher than theirs.

    "Could it be that the Four Aspects Law has loosened again!"

    A Divine Envoy thought to himself, beginning to feel and prepare to breakthrough Dao magic.

    However, many Divine Envoys found that the Four Aspects Law remained unchanged, and they were still suppressed to the late stage of the Saint Realm.

    "Why should those about to die know so much?" Qinchuan''s expression was cold, filled with a fierce killing intent.

    With a thought in his mind, the radiance of the Chi Yue Spear grew even more resplendent.

    The Chi Yue Spear burned with flames, thunder roared, and Dao magic shined as it swept towards Zi Tong.

    Zi Tong was horrified, feeling a terrifying energy emanating from the Chi Yue Spear.

    His aura surged powerfully, resisting with all his might, but at this moment, he realized the vast gap between himself and Qinchuan.

    The cold light from the Chi Yue Spear flashed by, and without surprise, his head burst open, his body and path extinguished. The Chi Yue Spear emanated flames, directly incinerating Zi Tong''s True Spirit into countless fragments.

    The slaughter continued in this place, the heads of cultivators exploded, like blooming Blood Lotuses.

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan had flames burning continuously in both palms.

    The True Spirits and Souls of Bai Yunran and Jiang Bing slowly melted under the flames of the Divine Soul.

    Qinchuan used the Power of the Divine Soul to fix their True Spirits in place, preventing them from shattering.

    Both watched their True Spirits burn and melt bit by bit.

    This was an excruciating process, with continuous, shrill screams echoing.

    Some time later.

    The True Spirits of Jiang Bing and Bai Yunran dissipated, and Zi Tong and the ten-plus cultivators from the Zi Family and Jiang who besieged Qinchuan all fell one after another.

    Qinchuan stood in the center of the Asura Field, his murderous aura wildly rushing out, like a beast with bloodshot eyes. His aura swept across the field, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

    "He... he is a demon!"

    The killing in this world caused one cultivator to feel fear, his voice trembling, whispering loudly.

    "Huo''er, take a look, see which of these have made a move against you!"

    After dealing with Jiang Bing and others, Qinchuan looked at the crowd in the field with a chilling question.

    He knew that with Ji Huo''er and the others'' strength, the combined forces of Jiang Bing and the three families could not have forced them into such an embarrassed state.

    He did not intend to let go of any of those who took action in this field.

    "Young Master Qin, I was wrong. Please spare me, Young Master Qin!"

    Hearing Qinchuan speak, the crowd immediately understood that he was settling accounts after the fact.

    One of the cultivators suddenly knelt down, begging loudly.

    He had long been overwhelmed by Qinchuan''s Divine Soul Aura, finding it hard to stand, and now his mind completely gave way, tears streaming down.

    "Young Master Qin, I was just temporarily bewitched, offending this young lady. I hope Young Master Qin could be magnanimous and..."

    "Pu..."

    Qinchuan''s long spear swept across, decapitating the cultivator, shattering his True Spirit.

    "If only I had known this day would come, why did I bother in the first place!"

    The object in Qinchuan''s hand creaked as he squeezed, and fire shot out from his eyes.

    With the raise of his hand and the fall of his spear, heads flew without hesitation, shocking the remaining cultivators who had partaken in the ambush of three.

    They knew Qinchuan was serious, and begging for mercy was useless.

    "Let''s attack together; this fellow is just one person, no matter how powerful. If we each use our Divine Skills, we can blast him to pieces,"

    a cultivator shouted from the shadows.

    "Kill him!"

    The crowd knew they had no other choice but to fight, and as their roars sounded, the strong once again made their moves in the Dao Magic arena.

    "How can the light of a grain of rice compete with the bright moon?"

    Qinchuan looked down upon the Eight Desolates, Runes emanating from his body, Dao Magic undulating.

    No one knew just how strong Qinchuan had become in terms of his Cultivation Level, but he was acutely aware.

    Speaking of Cultivation Level, he had already reached the Great Saint Realm Early Stage, and his Emperor Soul had once again awakened, now about one-third awoken.

    On top of that, his four Innate Organs had been tempered by the Immortal Path.

    If it came down to a contest of Mana and Physical Body, below the Emperor Realm, no one could suppress him anymore.

    The Emperor Realm was a qualitative transformation, which he could not face directly yet.

    However, if he utilized the Emperor Soul to activate a Divine Artifact, not even the strong of the Divine Being Realm could get close to him, let alone those in the Emperor Realm.

    This was destined to be a one-sided slaughter. With each flicker of Dao Magic and Rune that fell, a cultivator''s head soared, body exploding apart.

    No one could withstand his strike.

    "Crack!"

    The rain fell heavier, and the sky began to split, spewing intense lightning.

    Like a huge silver serpent crossing the sky, it tore through the darkness.

    Qinchuan''s figure disappeared into thin air, moving stealthily forward, resembling a terrifying specter. With every flash of lightning, a long spear thrust out from the darkness, smashing a cultivator''s skull.

    It wasn''t that he couldn''t kill these people head-on, but rather, he wanted these cultivators to die in fear.

    On this day, the entire arena flowed with rivers of blood, countless cultivators fell here, and this Dao Magic field was completely turned into an Asura Field.

    Most of these people were strong individuals from the Emperor Realm or the Divine Being Realm, and in the end, they perished in this Ancient Realm at the hands of Qinchuan.

    Finally, a few cultivators saw they couldn''t win and scattered to flee, but Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul surged, directly shattering the True Spirits of these individuals.

    In the end, Qinchuan stopped.

    Originally, all cultivators who had participated in the ambush of Ji Huo''er and the three, as well as those who had ambushed Qinchuan at the entrance to the Ancient Realm, had died without exception.

    In the distance,

    the survivors stood with pounding hearts, their faces pale.

    Aside from shock and fear, they also felt an immense relief and fortune.

    "Thank goodness greed did not rule over us, otherwise we too would have met our demise,"

    they said with relief.

    "Young Master Qin, we have never made a move against the two ladies or this senior before, we implore Young Master Qin to let us leave,"

    a cultivator said with trepidation from outside the field.

    "A debt has its debtor, a feud its perpetrator; I, Qinchuan, am not one to kill indiscriminately. Since you did not take action, I naturally will not make things difficult for you,"

    Qinchuan said calmly at that moment.

    "Go, quickly!"

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, the remaining cultivators urgently spoke, leaping up and hurrying towards the direction of the Teleportation Formation.

    "This fellow is a killing god; no one can stop him. It''s best for us to stay away from him!"

    At that moment, the crowd had already forgotten their original purpose, and they dispersed in a panic.

    Before long, this world finally returned to silence.

 Chapter 712 - 712: Return

    ```

    With Zitong dead and numerous cultivators frightened away by Qinchuan, no one else vied with Qinghui Holy Maiden for the ancient earth element. She effortlessly subdued the Evil Heart Gu sand.

    Afterward, Qinghui Holy Maiden approached with a graceful walk, her jade-like steps giving off a glowing elegance, a mysterious brilliance twinkling in her eyes.

    "I knew you wouldn''t die so easily," she said.

    "Through the Nine Heavens and ten lands, I''ve survived countless dangers; a mere ancient array isn''t enough to kill me," Qinchuan replied with confidence.

    "This is the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit that Yue Chan entrusted me to find for you. Now that I''ve delivered it to you, I''ve fulfilled that girl''s earnest request," she said.

    A dark spirit fruit flew towards him from her hand.

    "Thank you!" Qinchuan said, nodding with his fist clasped in gratitude.

    The Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit was a key ingredient for awakening his Innate Qi. His thanks was directed as much to Qinghui Holy Maiden as it was to Yue Chan.

    Qinghui Holy Maiden continued, "This ancient Gu sand is extremely profound, and I need some time to integrate with it. I''ll take my leave first!"

    "Take care," Qinchuan said, watching Qinghui Holy Maiden leave. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    He had no prior dealings with Qinghui Holy Maiden, yet she had entered the Ancient Realm and searched for the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit on behalf of Yue Chan. He noted all of this in his heart.

    "Young Master Qin, should you find yourself free, I hope you can personally make a trip to the Underworld," came the ethereal voice of Qinghui Holy Maiden from the distance.

    She didn''t say it outright.

    But Qinchuan understood. With no news of Yue Chan in the Underworld for eighty thousand years, she hoped he would enter the Underworld to find Yue Chan.

    Just from the fact that she descended to the Lower Realm on a mere word from Yue Chan to seek Heavenly Treasures Materials for someone unrelated to her revealed the unusual nature of their relationship and her deep concern for Yue Chan.

    "Of course, if Yue Chan is still alive, I will surely bring her back safe and sound," he said loudly.

    Yue Chan had fallen into the Underworld while searching for Heavenly Treasures Materials for him; naturally, Qinchuan would investigate.

    However, he was currently powerless to do so.

    The Underworld, a territory established in the ancient times outside the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    After the Ghost Race took over the Underworld, the Heavenly Dao laid down a barrier of laws, sealing the Ghost Race within the Underworld.

    Although the barrier prevents the power of the Ghost Race''s experts, it doesn''t pose much of an obstacle to the Human Race. With certain methods, one can still enter.

    Yet even if the barrier isn''t strong, it''s still impassable to those who aren''t at the Divine Emperor Realm.

    This was why Qinghui Holy Maiden couldn''t enter the Underworld herself. It wasn''t that she didn''t want to, but because she hadn''t yet achieved the Divine Emperor status and couldn''t open the pathway to the Underworld.

    As for Qinchuan, having undergone reincarnation, he was currently only at Great Saint cultivation level, still some distance away from reaching the Divine Emperor.

    "You two, come here!"

    It wasn''t until after Qinghui Holy Maiden had left that Qinchuan turned to Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi, speaking coldly.

    "Young Master... please have mercy..."

    As Ji Huo''er and the others had been following Qinchuan all along, Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were well aware of this.

    Now that the two of them were Qinchuan''s servants, they should always consider their master''s interests.

    Ji Huo''er and the others were attacked, and though Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi didn''t participate, they simply watched as their comrades faced danger without lifting a finger, which greatly angered him.

    Er Rengu and Feng Hongyi were also trembling with fear, knowing why Qinchuan was angry.

    Yet at that moment, they indeed were concerned for their own lives, not daring to contend against dozens or even hundreds of strong opponents for the sake of Ji Huo''er and the others.

    Knowing they were at fault, they could only keep kowtowing, begging for mercy.

    "Big brother, let it go," Ji Huo''er said, still refining the Divine Pill. Seeing Qinchuan''s anger, she spoke softly, trying to calm him.

    ```

    Qinchuan was enraged, and it was truly terrifying; all of those involved in the siege against the three were executed, and she felt greatly relieved.

    "This time I will spare the two of you, slaves should have the awareness of slaves. You two must realize that killing you is merely a thought away for me," Qinchuan said.

    As Qinchuan''s thoughts moved, the two felt as if their souls were being scorched by fierce fire and countless steel needles pierced them all at once, causing immense pain.

    "We dare not do it again!" the two howled in agony, begging for mercy and promising to be loyal in everything hereafter. Only then did Qinchuan let them go.

    "If there is even the slightest dereliction of duty, you will die!" Qinchuan commanded coldly, making them sweat profusely and nod continually in agreement.

    Afterward, with a mere thought, Qinchuan collected the fallen ancient exotic elements from Bai Yunran''s and Jiang Bing''s bodies.

    Soon, Ji Huo''er and Li Kaitian, among others, completely refined the Divine Pill, and their injuries were healed as before.

    "Kaitian, this Flowing Spirit Holy Gold suits you; you may try to subdue it," Qinchuan suggested.

    Qinchuan sent a ball of energy, flickering with strange golden light, flying towards Li Kaitian.

    Li Kaitian was refining and subduing the Flowing Spirit Holy Gold at that place, while Ji Huo''er was collecting the Heavenly Treasure Materials dropped by many cultivators in the arena.

    "Hmph, that''s for hitting me!" Ji Huo''er muttered resentfully while she searched the ground for dropped storage magical artifacts, addressing the corpses that lay scattered in disarray.

    Clearly, she was somewhat indignant towards these people.

    In this arena, most of those who died were either Great Emperors or Divine Envoys, and the treasures on their bodies were all extremely precious.

    Soon, Ji Huo''er''s resentment gradually faded as she discovered the joys of treasure hunting, diving wholeheartedly into the search for Heavenly Treasure Materials.

    At this time, Qinchuan looked towards the summit of the Divine Peak and noticed that the Wu Xing Fairy had left without him knowing when.

    "This guy, didn''t she say she would become my enemy if she saw me again? How did she just leave on her own?" Qinchuan shrugged, thinking to himself.

    By the time everything had settled down and Qinchuan''s group was preparing to leave, a deafening boom suddenly came from afar.

    "Boom!"

    A wave carrying the aura of death soared into the sky, blanketing half of the heavens. Within the ghostly Qi, there was a surge of murderous intent and danger.

    "What''s happening now?"

    Ji Huo''er was searching the dead for storage magical artifacts and was startled by the sound. Her little head turned towards the distance, and she asked in a chirping voice.

    At that moment, several streaks of rainbow light shot up into the sky from afar, coming rapidly in their direction.

    "Aren''t those the people who just fled? Why have they come back?"

    Ling Xian''er recognized clearly that these rainbow lights belonged to the cultivators who had recently fled from this place.

    "They''re being hunted by a terrifying existence!"

    By this time, Li Kaitian had already taken the Flowing Spirit Holy Gold into his Divine Sense space. He stood up and looked towards the towering black Qi.

    "It''s the Ghost Race!" Qinchuan stated, looking into the distant sky. With his Innate Pupils, he could see several Ghost Race experts approaching in their direction.

    "The Ghost Race?!"

    All three were taken aback. Ji Huo''er ceased her search and came over.

    "Ye Yu from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land is already dead, how can there still be Ghost Race here?" Ji Huo''er whispered in curiosity.

    They were unaware that tens of Ghost Race experts had already entered this world.

    "Right, in the past few days, numerous cultivators have mysteriously died, torn to pieces and leaving behind a disgusting stench at the scene. Could it have been them?" Ling Xian''er suddenly thought of something.

    These Ghost Race experts had entered the Ancient Realm, seeking out Human Cultivators and slaughtering them on sight. Many cultivators had already fallen by their hands, and initially, Ji Huo''er and the others hadn''t given it much thought.

    Now, realizing the Ghost Race had reappeared, they were quick to make the connection.

    "It must be them. These people entered the Ancient Realm not long after the rise of the Four Aspects Law," Qinchuan said, nodding.

    And as they spoke, the divine lights in the distance had already shot over and arrived in front of this area of Divine Peaks.

 Chapter 713 - 713 Mansion Master

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    As the cultivators fled at high speed, they wailed loudly, rushing past Qinchuan and the others, trying to escape in another direction.

    "Thud!"

    Just then, several columns of black fog shot up in the direction of the escape, and a cold, fierce light suddenly appeared, beheading several people in the lead.

    The ghostly qi spread through the corpses, turning them dry in an instant, their appearance horrifying as they became withered mummies.

    "Hmph, where do you think you are going!"

    Several ominous presences charged with ghostly qi emerged from the Divine Peaks, with a number of Ghost Race experts standing firm in the void, completely encircling the arena.

    These Ghost Race experts looked fierce and ferocious, with terrifying appearances, and each of them had the cultivation level of a Supreme Saint Expert.

    Standing all around, like demon peaks bearing down, it was suffocating just to behold them.

    "What the hell, where did these come from?"

    The cultivators, frightened out of their wits by the Ghost Race experts, turned even paler with panic.

    "Judging by their appearance, they seem to have been laying in ambush here for a long time!"

    A cultivator''s voice trembled with fear as he spoke.

    They were now trapped in a dire situation.

    "Young Master Qin, save us!"

    The cultivators being pursued saw no way out and could only turn to Qinchuan, crying out for help.

    Just now, Qinchuan alone had fought against dozens, if not hundreds, too shocking to behold. Perhaps only he could stand against these terrifying beings now.

    Before everyone could finish speaking, that terrifying presence chasing them, like a monstrous demon wave sweeping across the ocean, surged in this direction and arrived at the edge of the arena.

    Its aura was overwhelming, exerting a pressure so intense that many cultivators couldn''t stand firm, collapsing to their knees.

    "Great King!"

    Seeing the newcomer, the many Ghost Race Cultivators surrounding the arena knelt down as one, with the utmost respect.

    The person in question was none other than a Ghost King of the Ghost Race¡ªGhost Ci!

    "What happened here? Why has this array been destroyed?"

    Ghost Ci saw at a glance that the array was collapsing, and he frowned and asked.

    "Reporting to the Great King, in the past few days, these Human Cultivators have unleashed a large battle!"

    The Ghost Race experts ambushed among the Divine Peaks were acting on Ghost Ci''s orders to back up Cang Yuan and others.

    In reality, they had arrived around the Divine Peaks long ago, but seeing no sign of Cang Yuan and the others, they had not made any rash moves.

    It was only upon sensing Ghost Ci''s presence pursuing these cultivators that they emerged from the shadows to intercept the fleeing cultivators.

    After the little Ghost General informed Ghost Ci of everything he had seen and heard, a cold and indifferent glint flashed in Ghost Ci''s eyes.

    "So it was you who intruded into our clan''s array!"

    Ghost Ci gazed at Qinchuan, his eyes piercing, filled with an unbridled and aggressive intent, as if he longed to kill Qinchuan on the spot.

    "How exactly did you get into our clan''s array? What happened underground, and why has the Ancestor''s will disappeared? What happened to Cang Yuan and the others?"

    Ghost Ci looked down menacingly at Qinchuan, questioning him from a position of superiority.

    He didn''t even consider Qinchuan worthy of his regard, seeing him as nothing more than an animal to be slaughtered at will.

    If Qinchuan wished to answer, he would answer, and if not, Ghost Ci had ways to make Qinchuan speak obediently.

    Qinchuan stood in the void, unflinching, already aware of who the newcomer was.

    "I was wondering who could command such a grand entrance. It turns out to be the Mansion Master of Kui Yin Mansion in person."

    Qinchuan glanced askance, his eyes full of contempt as he continued.

    "What are you to question me?

    To say nothing of a mere Mansion Master of Kui Yin Mansion, even the Domain Lord of your Underworld Great Domain wouldn''t dare to breathe heavily in my presence."

    Qinchuan spoke with a casual air, his voice not loud, but filled with unquestionable and rebuttal-proof domineering force, which actually made many Ghost Race experts'' hearts tremble.

    "You actually recognize my identity?!"

    A trace of doubt flashed in Gui Ci''s eyes as he looked at Qinchuan with uncertain astonishment.

    In the Underworld, which is boundless and vast, the territories are subdivided from top to bottom into Realms, Continents, Domains, and Mansions for ease of management.

    This division of power is not much different from that of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    The entire Underworld is One Realm, beneath which are countless Continents, and under the Continents are innumerable Domains.

    Unlike the Divine Wilderness Continent, in the Underworld, beneath the Domains, there are countless Mansions, each governing and commanding its respective forces within a certain area.

    In fact, the division of power in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, including the Underworld and Divine Realm, due to their origin from the Divine Wilderness Continent, is distinguished in the same way¡ªRealms, Continents, and Domains.

    Just as the Upper Realm has Three Thousand Continents, the Underworld governs One Thousand Continents, and although the Divine Wilderness Continent is the most ancient, it only has Four Great Continents.

    Beneath the Continents are the various Domains.

    This Kui Yin Mansion was precisely one of the Mansions within the Drought Domain of the Heavenly Demon Continent.

    Qinchuan had entered and exited the Underworld countless times, and although he hadn''t memorized every Domain and Mansion, the impress of Kui Yin Mansion was etched deep in his memory.

    Because back in his second life, when he first entered the Underworld, it was the Mansion Master from Kui Yin Mansion who came to obstruct him.

    "How could this Young Master not have heard of the infamous Kui Yin Mansion, that once upon a time had an arm severed by a single blade, its Master so terrified that he hid in the depths of magma for a full three years, turning the once revered mansion into a laughingstock?" Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "You... How do you know?!"

    Upon hearing this, Gui Ci''s expression became even more brilliant, and the pressure emanating from his body weakened slightly.

    But he soon firmed up inside and demanded sternly.

    "These are the closely guarded secrets of my Kui Yin Mansion; even most of the strong among my race are not privy to this information. How would a Human like you be aware of it?"

    Of course, Qinchuan wasn''t about to tell him that he was the person who forced the Kui Yin Mansion Master to hide for three years.

    Seeing the contempt in Qinchuan''s eyes, showing no interest in answering him, Gui Ci''s gaze grew colder.

    "Hmph, since you refuse to speak, this Young Master has his own ways to make you talk!"

    "Liang Yu, take him down."

    "Yes, sir!"

    A fierce and ugly little demon stepped forward from behind him.

    "Human boy, will you surrender willingly, or must I take action personally!"

    Liang Yu was enveloped in black fog, with Dao Magic flitting in and out of visibility, clearly a Saint Eighth Rank Ghost Race expert, corresponding to the Intermediate Stage of a Supreme Saint in the Human Race.

    "Just you alone?"

    Qinchuan scanned the surroundings and saw a total of eight Ghost Race experts, including Gui Ci.

    Among them, Gui Ci and two others were at the Supreme Saint Late Stage of Cultivation Level, while the remaining five were all at the Intermediate Stage.

    "All of you come at once; this Young Master does not want to waste time," Qinchuan pointed the leftover adversaries and spoke calmly.

    "Oh, and that includes you," Qinchuan''s gaze finally focused on Gui Ci.

    "You..."

    "Brat, you''re too arrogant!"

    The many Ghost Race Cultivators shouted angrily, as Qinchuan was completely disregarding them, wanting to take on eight by himself.

    "A mere Fourth Rank Saint, I wonder who gave you such gall?!"

    Liang Yu''s eyes flickered with lightning, his black robes dancing, his arms exuding streams of black fog, and his entire person started to grow larger.

    "Boy, your arrogance knows no bounds; to deal with you, I alone am more than enough!"

    Liang Yu gripped a black War Spear, charging towards Qinchuan.

    Black lightning flickered under the blood moon, like a black dragon crossing through the void.

 Chapter 714 - 714: Overpowering the Ghost Race

    "How can the light of a tiny grain of rice dare to contend with the brightness of the moon?"

    A hint of scorn emerged at the corner of Qinchuan''s mouth, and then, with a grand wave of his hand, the Chi Yue Spear moved casually, with a touch of nonchalance.

    "This boy, too arrogant; does he really think I''m as useless as those other human race cultivators?" Liang Yu raged in his heart.

    During the great battle between Qinchuan and the numerous divine envoys, Liang Yu had been nearby.

    Although it was somewhat unexpected to him that Qinchuan alone could suppress dozens or even a hundred cultivators at the late stage of the Great Saint Realm.

    He believed that with his own strength, he would also be capable of achieving this.

    Therefore, seeing Qinchuan still casually controlling the battle as before, without taking him seriously at all, made him feel a touch of fury.

    "This guy, actually wants to engage in close combat with Liang Yu?"

    "Someone at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm fighting against someone at the intermediate stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, it seems his fluke of killing dozens of late-stage Great Saints has made him overconfident."

    The powerful figures of the Ghost Race watched coldly from the void, utterly confident in Liang Yu''s ability to suppress the opponent.

    "Hmph, let''s see how Liang Yu smashes his body to pieces!"

    The Ghost Race strongmen sneered continuously; in their eyes, Qinchuan was undoubtedly doomed to defeat.

    Liang Yu roared with rage, and around his War Spear erupted an intense cluster of dark qi, lunging towards Qinchuan to engulf him.

    "Boom!"

    The Chi Yue Spear collided with Liang Yu''s War Spear in a collision that shook the heavens and the earth.

    Scattered light sprawled outwards as golden and black light curtains fell.

    Yet amidst this deafening sound, a faint noise emerged.

    "Crack!"

    The next moment, Liang Yu''s War Spear broke in the middle.

    At the same time, an extremely faint sound of flesh being pierced emitted from it.

    Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear had severed the opponent''s War Spear and decapitated his head, as green blood surged skyward like a fountain, spilling into the void.

    In a simple clash, Qinchuan, with the advantage of his magical treasure, had cleaved the War Spear in two and chopped off Liang Yu''s head.

    "What?"

    "Did Liang Yu just lose so quickly?"

    Originally, everyone thought Liang Yu was sure to win, but the sudden turn of events caused the Ghost Race strongmen to stiffen and show looks of disbelief.

    "No, this boy, he has an incredible weapon in his hands!" The Ghost Race cultivators were both shocked and furious.

    "He won by using the power of the magic artifact, catching Liang Yu off-guard!" Many Ghost Race cultivators discussed among themselves, very dissatisfied.

    The Ghost Race had long resided in the impoverished Underworld; the weapons they used were indeed of low level, and the weapon in Liang Yu''s hands was merely an ordinary Supreme Dao Artifact.

    Such a weapon would be enough for battle against regular cultivators, but it was indeed insufficient against the Chi Yue Spear, which had been nurtured by the Immortal Path.

    Meanwhile, many cultivators in the distance also let out a sigh of relief.

    Just now, when Qinchuan, at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, fought against an opponent at the intermediate stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, he was so arrogantly self-assured that everyone was extremely anxious and even had their hearts in their throats.

    Qinchuan''s victory or defeat was a matter of life and death for everyone present.

    If Qinchuan were to die, they would not be able to escape the clutches of these ghastly cultivators.

    "Young Master Qin is mighty! Young Master Qin, kill them!"

    Those cultivators who had been a bit afraid of Qinchuan now shouted loudly, cheering and encouraging Qinchuan.

    But the next moment, something beyond everyone''s comprehension happened, leaving them dumbfounded and looking at one another in shock.

    One could see Liang Yu''s severed head suddenly rising, flying back to the standing half of the body, and reattaching to the broken neck.

    As the head returned, a green light emerged from the place where the neck was severed, rapidly regenerating.

    Not long after, the wound on Liang Yu''s neck had completely healed, and he was utterly resurrected.

    Liang Yu leaped into the sky and withdrew from the battle.

    "He¡­ He''s actually alive?"

    The fact that Liang Yu''s beheaded head could still come back to life caused an uproar at the scene, filled with utter astonishment.

    "This guy doesn''t die even when his head is chopped off!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed in shock and curiosity.

    Qinchuan, however, was not overly surprised.

    Ghosts were strong, their physical bodies were incredibly tough; it was not uncommon for them to regenerate a severed arm or head.

    He looked at the crowd and spoke deliberately, "I said it before, come at me all at once. Young Master Qin doesn''t like to waste time!"

    Qinchuan, holding the Chi Yue Spear, planted it heavily on the ground. A beam of golden light shot up to the sky, illuminating the entire sky, casting his figure in a magnificent and towering light. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Young one, don''t be arrogant. You relied on the power of a Magical Treasure to catch Liang Yu off guard and defeat him.

    Today, I will show you that there are always higher skies above!"

    Ghost Ci was furious. Liang Yu had been defeated unexpectedly by Qinchuan, and he decided to take action personally.

    "You impudent boy, face your death!"

    His speed was extremely fast, he struck a Great Seal with his hand, his arms waving, his figure constantly flickering in and out of existence, leaving afterimages in the void. Along with these afterimages were obsidian-like runes and symbols, a continuous black stream, utterly chilling.

    "Hmph, in that case, Young Master Qin will let you lose convincingly. I''ll show you what a true powerhouse is! And the sky beyond your sky is nothing but the palm of my hand!" Qinchuan countered sharply.

    Without moving the spear, Qinchuan threw a punch that contained supreme energy, like a mighty dragon, roaring forth.

    "Bang!"

    The golden and black energy spheres explosively blossomed in the void, colliding and striking each other.

    The next moment, the golden energy completely erupted, devouring the black mist with a sky full of golden runes. Meanwhile, Ghost Ci''s body was sent flying backward, smashing through a mountain range.

    And Qinchuan, like an unstoppable deity, stood firm in the void. That ferocious punch seemed nothing more than a tickle to him.

    At this moment, not only the strong Ghost Race warriors but even the surviving Human Cultivators were stunned.

    "Damn, that strong?!"

    "Crossing a Great Rank, with a difference of five minor realms in between, and yet he was sent flying with a single punch?"

    "Young Master Qin, just how strong is his physical body?"

    If Qinchuan had beheaded Liang Yu with the Chi Yue Spear, it could be attributed to the power of the weapon.

    But to send a Supreme Saint Late Stage warrior flying with a punch was purely the energy of the physical body.

    Qinchuan, was truly terrifying!

    Ghost Ci burst out from Divine Peak, his expression ferocious, his face cold and gloomy with endless chill.

    He felt the bones in his body breaking and his internal organs shattered to pieces.

    "What kind of monster is this kid?"

    Even in his heart, Ghost Ci began to doubt; had it not been for the still-existing Four Aspects Law, he would suspect that Qinchuan''s Great Saint cultivation level was false and that his true strength was even higher.

    "Since you''re courting death, I will oblige. Ghost Race warriors, heed my command, attack together, and annihilate this boy!"

    Ghost Ci''s eyes flickered with dark light as he issued the chilling order.

    Having witnessed Qinchuan''s strength, he knew that it would be difficult to suppress Qinchuan with just one person''s power.

    "Kill!"

    Liang Yu and several other Ghost Race warriors obeyed the command, Dao Magic rising, runes swirling as they simultaneously charged towards Qinchuan.

    "A bunch of ants, you should have stayed put in the Underworld, instead of coming to Divine Wilderness Continent to cause trouble. Now, let Young Master Qin send you on your way."

    Qinchuan''s whole body shimmered with light, flames once again burned on top of the spear, thunder flashed and lightning roared, this part of the world once more underwent an immensely powerful shock.

 Chapter 715 - 715: Holy Pond

    ```

    "Boom, boom, boom"

    Golden runes, vast and boundless ghost energy, flashes of lightning and peals of thunder, dazzling orbs of light, and splendid radiance surged and clashed against each other.

    This battle was incredibly intense, far surpassing the previous fight between Qinchuan and Jiang Bing and the others.

    The void was torn asunder, whipping up gusts of Gang Wind that left countless cultivators'' souls disoriented.

    Many cultivators kept their distance from this place, fearing that they might accidentally be torn apart by the clash between the two sides.

    One had to admit, the physical bodies of these Ghost Race experts were truly formidable, a realization Qinchuan couldn''t help but inwardly exclaim at this moment.

    These Ghost Race experts did not wield divine artifacts and couldn''t go head-to-head with Qinchuan''s Chi Yue Spear, but they actually fought him with their formidable physical bodies instead.

    Worthy of being an ancient race!

    If these had been ordinary human Supreme Saint experts, Qinchuan would have subdued them long ago, but now he had been fiercely battling them for dozens of rounds.

    Qinchuan shattered these cultivators'' physical bodies numerous times, but they would instantly recover as before¡ªa rate of healing even stronger than his own Innate Body, which had awakened all four organs.

    This was the diminished strength of the Ghost Race after their decline; it was hard to imagine how powerful the true ancient four races were in their prime.

    "Open!"

    Qinchuan roared in anger. Above his head, the volcano''s mouth cracked open, and the ancient bronze Heaven Devouring Cauldron shone brightly, slowly emerging with radiant streams of light.

    The Great Heaven Devouring Cauldron reappeared.

    From the cauldron spilled gentle haloes of light, devouring the surrounding dark fog, with Qinchuan also exerting his full strength at this time.

    "Suppress!"

    Qinchuan''s spear intent was rampant, transforming into a sharp blade that swept across space, severing a Ghost Race expert''s physical body.

    Following that, from the long spear surged an overwhelming array of Great Dao Runes, dazzling and splendid, as his entire body''s spiritual power burst forth.

    Immense energy poured into the body of that Ghost Race being, and finally, he could no longer resist.

    With a "bang," the Ghost Race expert''s physical body exploded on the spot, disintegrating into specks of flesh and blood, no longer able to regenerate, and thus perishing completely.

    "Chi Li!"

    As one of their own fell, the remaining members of the Ghost Race were both shocked and enraged, bellowing out loud.

    "You brat, you dare to kill my brother! I will flay you, strip your tendons, devour your flesh, and use your skin for bedding!" Liang Yu''s face was fierce, and the originally extremely ugly visage became even more hideous.

    He was covered in iron-blue scales that now clinked with a cold light.

    "Hmph, no rush, I will send you off to reunite with your brother soon enough¡ªthis way you''ll have some company on the cycle of reincarnation!"

    Qinchuan scoffed repeatedly, knowing well that there could never be a peaceful coexistence between the Ghost Race and the Human Race, and he would not let them off.

    "Long Spear, Slay Demons and Devour Ghosts!"

    In Qinchuan''s hands, the Chi Yue Spear''s light grew increasingly intense, like a small golden sun blazing radiantly in the void.

    "Puff, puff, puff"

    The small sun descended from the sky, its blinding light flooding the entire arena, the spear intent unending, the Heaven Devouring Cauldron overflowing with devouring energy, and the Innate Spiritual Qi in his body surged tumultuously.

    At that moment, one after another, the Ghost Race experts'' bodies burst open, their blood spraying across the sky.

    Shortly after, only one of the eight great Ghost Race experts remained: Ghost Ci.

    "How could this..."

    Seeing his fellow Ghost Race brethren fall one after the other, Ghost Ci was horrified, his eyes wide and speechless. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Impossible, the prophecy of our Venerable one did not foresee such an event!?"

    With only one person left, Ghost Ci knew that suppressing Qinchuan was completely out of the question.

    ```

    "It''s you! You''re the one who sabotaged the will of our ancestors?!"

    Ghosts walked away far, casting a sinister look at Qinchuan.

    At that moment, he realized that the key error in their plan was all because of the man before him.

    "That''s right, that yaksha intended to awaken from ancient times, but it has already been annihilated by this young master, and you''ll soon be following its path," Qinchuan said with a contemptuous smile.

    "How could this be?!"

    The heart of Ghosts was like still water, pondering where things had gone wrong.

    Ten thousand years ago, a crack appeared in the barrier, and he crossed through it to arrive at the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    As he departed, he had personally witnessed the supreme elder, and according to the elder''s prophecy, Devil Mountain would open after a hundred thousand years.

    Back then, he was puzzled; he was already the third wave that had entered the Divine Wilderness Continent. By his calculations, it would only take twenty to thirty thousand years before the fourth wave of Ghost Race Cultivators would arrive and open Devil Mountain.

    But eighty thousand years ago, Mo Yu rebelled, leading to the loss of the key to open Devil Mountain, and only recently did that pair of keys resurface.

    Only then did he fully trust what the supreme elder had said.

    At the time, he had further questioned what to do if an accident occurred after entering the Ancient Realm and whether they would encounter any untouchable figures within it.

    He vividly remembered the supreme elder''s words.

    The supreme elder had said, "That Ancient Realm is the holy land of our Ghost Race. All strategies are within my calculations and no accident will occur. However, if you encounter a group wearing silver masks and a woman without a spirit or true spirit in the Ancient Realm, remember not to provoke her!"

    He dared not forget the supreme elder''s words.

    In the Ancient Realm, just now, he had indeed seen a woman lacking a true spirit and soul.

    However, after a brief clash, upon discovering that she lacked a true spirit, he let her go.

    "The supreme elder had never mentioned such a person!"

    "Could it be that the supreme elder did not foresee his existence?"

    At that moment, Ghosts was completely terror-stricken and no longer dared to fight with Qinchuan. He transformed into a black Divine Rainbow and fled into the distance.

    He wanted to meet the supreme elder in person to ask why this man had never been mentioned.

    But he knew that he had no way to return to the Underworld or to meet the supreme elder anymore.

    However, driven by the instinct to survive, he could only escape towards the far distance.

    "Hmph, let''s see where you can run to."

    Qinchuan''s figure moved as he gave chase, with Ji Huo''er, the three people, and Er Rengu following from afar.

    Without a careful path, Ghosts fled, pursued by a cultivator at the early stage of the Great Saint Realm, which was incredibly frustrating for him.

    He escaped this place and stepped through the Teleportation Array.

    With his Innate Pupils, Qinchuan could see through illusions and discern the direction into which the Teleportation Formation he had entered had disappeared.

    Qinchuan and his party caught up in the blink of an eye, disappearing into the Teleportation Formation in front of them.

    Both parties, one in pursuit of the other, chased from the eastern part of the Ancient Realm to the middle, chasing each other incessantly.

    Eventually, Ghosts, in his flustered and desperate flight, crossed a desolate mountain range and along an ancient road full of flames, he ran madly until he reached the end of the ancient road, leaped forth, and vanished into the void.

    Qinchuan and his companions caught up in an instant, peering down from their high vantage point and were taken aback by the scene below.

    They saw a gaping rift at the end of the flame ancient road, flanked by glittering and colorful divine lights that snaked intriguingly and beautifully.

    Peering through the rift, they could only see a boundless expanse of green.

    Even though the green radiance appeared harmless and tranquil, Qinchuan sensed a terrifying danger and murderous intent within it.

    If they were to rashly intrude, they might be devoured by the killing air within the green light clusters.

 Chapter 716 - 716: Stellar Stone

    ```

    "What is this place?" Li Kaitian''s gaze was piercing as he looked down at the rift.

    Qinchuan''s thoughts were racing, then, a burst of inspiration struck him, as he suddenly thought of something.

    "I understand now, this is the Holy Pond where the young of the demon and devil races undergo baptismal awakening in ancient times!"

    "This is the legendary Holy Pond." Ji Huo''er said excitedly, "Doesn''t this mean that there are supreme treasures of heaven and earth contained below!"

    The three of them had already heard from Qinchuan about this, because of the cultivation practices of the demon and devil races, the laws of the Ancient Realm greatly conformed to these two races. That''s why there was a so-called Holy Pond in the Ancient Realm, used for awakening the young of the two races.

    "Yes!" Qinchuan opened his Innate Pupils, peering into the universe and discovered that this rift was connected to the entire Ancient Realm, constantly drawing the energy of heaven and earth from within it.

    He was even more certain that this was the center of this world, the Holy Pond where the two races performed their baptismal awakenings in the olden days.

    "What should we do now?" Ji Huo''er leaned forward, looking down into the crevice, itching to give it a try.

    She seemed very eager to enter the crevice and explore.

    "These lights are extremely strange, don''t act rashly!" Qinchuan stopped her, admonishing her.

    Ji Huo''er stuck out her tongue and shrank back, not daring to move forward anymore.

    "Open!"

    From a commanding height, Qinchuan opened his Innate Pupils, and his fiery gaze pierced through the layers of light, reaching straight into the center of the green light sphere.

    "That guy is dead!"

    Qinchuan said softly, as he saw Ghost Ci through the layers of halo.

    At this time, however, his body was floating in the center of that green light sphere, the life force of his physical body having completely dissipated, with limbs gradually detaching from his torso.

    Yet, upon his face was a strange expression.

    There was surprise, anger, and disbelief, as if, just before his death, he had seen or thought of something astonishing.

    "That big fellow just died?"

    The three glanced at each other.

    Ji Huo''er even patted her chest, secretly relieved she hadn''t recklessly rushed in.

    This Holy Pond was the place for the awakening of the Ghost Race youth, and even a pure member of the Ghost Race had perished in it; they were still members of the Human Race, and if they really charged in rashly, their fate would probably not be better than that of Ghost Ci.

    However, the three were even more curious about that burst of green light within the rift, silently speculating about what it could possibly be.

    The gaze of Qinchuan was sharp as thunder; he approached the rift, trying to discern more details.

    But aside from the deceased Ghost Ci, there was an emptiness to the world, and he could not see anything else at all.

    In the end, Qinchuan hadn''t discovered anything else; after weighing his options, he chose to stay away from this place.

    The rift contained a murderous aura that made his heart palpitate.

    "Let''s go! To enter the Holy Pond likely requires some special methods from the demon and devil races!"

    Just like the four great arrays of this Ancient Realm, although Qinchuan stumbled into the two great palaces, it was only through the use of Divine Stones such as the Water Regulation Bead and the Fire Regulation Bead that he came out unharmed.

    Without such Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures, he would probably still be trapped in the western array.

    As for the Holy Pond ¨C having no protective treasures and lacking the Spells to enter it ¨C if he blundered in, the consequences would be unpredictable.

    Qinchuan and his group did not continue to linger and departed towards the distance.

    Qinchuan didn''t know.

    Several days after he left this place, the rift suddenly began to open gradually, like a gaping Abyssal Maw, growing bigger and bigger.

    Soon after, a tremendous amount of green liquid burst from the rift, turning this expanse of the void into a green sea.

    Then, the calm sea began to tumble wildly with bubbles rising continuously from the depths, as if boiling water, vigorously steaming and starting to produce a vast halo of light.

    "Boom, boom"

    Accompanied by the sounds of dull collisions between Magic Artifacts and Divine Skills.

    ```

    The next moment, the green surface of the water suddenly split apart, and two figures leaped out of the Holy Pond.

    The person in the lead was clad in golden armor, slender in build, the embodiment of grace and beauty¡ªit was none other than the Wu Xin Fairy in her Valkyrie form.

    Her golden armor was shattered, revealing a glimpse of snow-white skin; she fought as she retreated.

    The person behind her had an equally elegant figure, obviously another woman.

    However, had Qinchuan been there, he would''ve been greatly surprised.

    Because the one pursuing the Wu Xin Fairy wore a silver mask on her face.

    Embedded in the forehead of the mask was a green Divine Stone, emitting a misty radiance that enveloped the woman''s entire body.

    Yet, in the confrontation with the Wu Xin Fairy, she did not seem to gain any advantage; her robe was torn in many places, exposing her clear, translucent skin.

    After the Wu Xin Fairy transformed into a golden Great Roc and flew out of the green sea, the woman with the silver mask ceased her attack and did not continue the pursuit.

    "It''s you again!"

    The crisp voice of the woman in the silver mask was unexpectedly pleasant to hear. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Wu Xin, you repeatedly foil our plans¡ªwhat exactly are you trying to achieve?"

    The silver-masked woman stood on the surface of the sea, shouting her question harshly.

    From her words, it seemed that the two had clashed numerous times before.

    "What do you mean by saying I''m spoiling your big plans?"

    Wu Xin Fairy, fully clad in golden armor with her face hidden behind a golden helmet, replied in an emotionless voice, her expression indiscernible.

    "I''m acting on my master''s orders to acquire a piece of Stellar Stone from this Holy Pond. I haven''t even mentioned you ruining my mission, yet you blame me instead."

    "Hmph, wishful thinking on your part. We worked countless years to open this Devil Mountain¡ªhow could we let you benefit from it so easily!" the woman with the silver mask retorted sharply.

    "Ridiculous, this Ancient Realm belongs to the Demon and Devil races from Ancient Times; what does it have to do with you? Since this place is open, the treasures naturally belong to whoever can obtain them!" Wu Xin scornfully said.

    "You really have a way with words, don''t you? I don''t want to waste time talking to you," the woman retorted, abruptly changing her tone and waving impatiently, "Enough, enough. Since you''ve only taken one Stellar Stone, I won''t make a big deal out of it.

    However, I advise you to leave quickly. If my senior brothers find you, you won''t be able to escape the consequences."

    It was apparent that this woman wasn''t the type to hold onto an argument without reason. In this Holy Pond, there were countless Stellar Stones; one more or less wouldn''t make much difference.

    Of course, her main reason was that after several days of battle with Wu Xin Fairy in the Holy Pond, she hadn''t gained an upper hand at all, and at this point, she didn''t want to fight anymore.

    However, before she could finish speaking, the surrounding space began to tremble.

    That was a sign of someone tearing through the space, arriving at this place.

    Wu Xin Fairy''s eyes sparked like lightning, and without further hesitation, she left the area.

    Having obtained a Stellar Stone, her goal was already reached; there was no need for her to entangle herself further.

    Not long after the Wu Xin Fairy left, the space cracked open, and another man with a silver mask stepped out.

    But the Divine Stone at the center of this man''s face was fire-red.

    "Why has this Holy Pond suddenly erupted?"

    Observing the scene around him, and seeing that his junior sister, who should have been beneath the Holy Pond, was now here, he asked curiously.

    "Just now, that Wu Xin barged in here!" The woman briefed him on the battle she and Wu Xin had over the past few days.

    "Wu Xin... Her backing is on the same level as our teacher; it''s not too surprising that she could enter the Holy Pond unharmed," the man murmured to himself.

    "Well, let her have the Stellar Stone," the man said, not overly concerned either.

 Chapter 717 - 717: Planning

    ```

    The Underworld was vast and boundless, but it was scarce in spiritual energy and extremely desolate.

    Here, there was no distinction between night and day; above the void, there were only three moons that emitted red, silver, and gold light, respectively.

    These three moons perpetually hung in the sky, never setting, like three lanterns of spirits, casting a faint glow.

    Despite the illumination of the three moons, their light was so feeble that not even the brightness of a single moon in the Divine Wilderness Continent could be compared.

    Therefore, the Underworld was forever dim and gloomy.

    On this day.

    In the Underworld, all members of the Ghost Race suddenly discovered that the blood moon above their heads was becoming increasingly brighter.

    If originally the blood, gold, and silver moons that stood separately in the void each had the brightness of a spirit lantern,

    at this moment, the blood moon grew more translucent, now possessing the brightness of an ordinary moon.

    This moon cast a crimson glow, and by comparison, the other two moons'' brightness grew weaker.

    The gap between them had become as stark as that between the bright moon and the stars.

    In the Underworld, in a deep underground location.

    There lay a spacious hall, and above the hall, a dazzling flow of light ebbed and flowed continuously. From afar, spiritual energy could be seen swirling within this cluster of light.

    But upon closer inspection, there was only emptiness inside; nothing truly existed there.

    "Sovereign, it''s terrible!"

    At that moment, a Ghost Race warrior with a profound aura rushed into the hall, exclaiming aloud.

    He was clad in bronze battle armor, a great general among the Ghost Race.

    The colorful cluster of light kept churning, its rays refracting endlessly, and soon it formed a strange, immense face.

    Although the features were indistinct, one could be certain that it was not the face of a Ghost Race Cultivator.

    Instead, it bore a closer resemblance to the face of a Human Cultivator!

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    The giant face spoke, its voice booming and shaking the subterranean palace incessantly as if it might collapse at any moment.

    "Ghost Word... Ghost Word... Ghost Word... he''s dead!"

    The Ghost Race general, seeing the giant face, managed to suppress his panic and spoke with composure and respect.

    "I know!"

    The enormous face expressed neither sorrow nor joy, answering in an even tone, as if it had already anticipated such a scenario.

    "Huh?"

    The Ghost Race general was startled by the Sovereign''s reaction and was momentarily at a loss.

    "If Ghost Word is dead, then doesn''t that mean our tribe''s scheme has been foiled..."

    The Ghost Race general tentatively spoke.

    "Hmph, you surely don''t think that with the will of a few minor ghosts and a struggle against a few weaklings, you could shatter an Ancient Realm?"

    The giant face replied indifferently.

    "You should know that the Ancient Realm is the Companion Realm of the Divine Wilderness Continent. Even if the Ancient Four Races were resurrected, they could not cause that Ancient Realm to completely explode."

    "Ah?!"

    The Ghost Race general was taken aback, utterly astonished. The Sovereign''s words were entirely different from before.

    Releasing the will of two great Ghost Race spirits to engage in a grand battle with an Ancient Divine Corpse, shattering that Ancient Realm.

    This scheme was originally proposed by this very Sovereign.

    The entire Ghost Race had believed in it without doubt.

    But now the Sovereign was telling him that it would never be possible to make the Ancient Realm explode.

    ```

    This was undoubtedly another shattering of the Ghost Race''s dream to return to the Divine Wilderness.

    "Honored One, since you already knew we could not break through the Ancient Realm, why did you deceive us by saying we could return to the Divine Wilderness!"

    The Ghost Race general felt greatly deceived, and his tone, which had always been extremely respectful towards the Honored One, unconsciously changed as he asked, filled with resentment.

    "I have said that there is a way for you to return to the Divine Wilderness, and naturally, I would not deceive you," the giant face spoke again, its voice booming and deep, continuing, "The fall of Guici was already anticipated by me; I just chose not to inform you!"

    "What?!"

    "Honored One, you knew all along. Could it be that the death of Guici was also part of your plan?"

    The Ghost Race general suddenly thought of a possibility, and his heart was hit by a storm of shock.

    His thoughts were all in disarray when he heard the giant face speak again: "Do you know where the barrier sealing your race in this Underworld comes from?"

    "This... according to the accounts of our ancestors, our race angered the Heavenly Dao in the great war against the god, demon, and monster races. It was the Heavenly Dao that descended its laws to seal our race here!"

    The Ghost Race general recalled this distant rumor and murmured softly.

    "Correct, the barrier is an evolution of the Heavenly Dao Laws. Although initially it was somewhat incomplete, over time, this barrier has become incredibly firm and increasingly difficult to open. Do you really think you can deceive the Heavenly Dao and open the barrier with just a stratagem? Aren''t you underestimating the majesty of the Heavenly Dao?"

    That ball of light continued to refract and change, shooting out green and red lights from the eyes of the giant face.

    He continued to speak.

    "Myriad Heavens and Worlds, Six Paths of Reincarnation, all of these cannot escape the perception of the Heavenly Dao. Even our current conversation is governed by the Heavenly Dao. Do you understand why I didn''t share the prophecy of Guici''s downfall with you?"

    "This..."

    The Ghost Race general finally understood.

    "So all of this was a lie! Or rather, from the beginning, the plan that the Ghost Race knew was a false one, and the true plan to break the barrier was never shared with them by the Honored One."

    "The so-called plan to use the Ghost Race''s will to shatter the Ancient Realm was entirely a facade. Guici and the others entering the Ancient Realm were merely a part of the Honored One''s activation mechanism for the barrier between the two realms.

    As for what objectives Guici and the others achieved in the Ancient Realm, it seems that only the Honored One would know."

    All things, all under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao, every word and deed can be constrained by the Heavenly Dao.

    Beneath the Heavenly Dao, nothing can hide, yet the human heart is difficult to predict, hence why the Honored One never shared the true strategy with them.

    At the same time, the waves in the heart of the Ghost Race general grew even larger.

    "In that case, is this Honored One not opposing the Heavenly Dao with the power of one individual?"

    This was different from cultivating to sense the Heavenly Dao.

    Cultivators can sense the Heavenly Dao in their journey of cultivation, but no matter how one trains, cultivation is always in accordance with the Heavenly Dao.

    Even if one fully comprehends the Heavenly Dao, no cultivator can defy and oppose the Heavenly Dao.

    "But Honored One, since you say the barrier is unbreakable, then where do those fissures between the two realms come from?"

    The Ghost Race general asked, puzzled.

    "Do not ask about what you should not. When it is time for you to know, I will naturally tell you," the giant face said indifferently and did not directly answer the Ghost Race general''s question.

    "Yes, yes!" The Ghost Race general was fearful.

    "Honored One, since Guici is dead, what should we do next?"

    Ultimately, the Ghost Race general chose to believe the Honored One unconditionally.

    They had been imprisoned for hundreds of millions of years and had no choice but to believe.

    "The next step requires you to do it personally!"

    As he spoke, the ball of light that was the giant face shot a blazing light from its eyes towards the Ghost Race general.

    The divine light was flourishing as it entered the latter''s Divine Sense.

    After reading the information within his Divine Sense, the Ghost Race general stood there stunned, "This... this... could it be..."

    "Remember, you must do this personally!" the giant face admonished once more.

    With that, the flowing radiance ebbed away, and the giant face disappeared without a trace.

 Chapter 718 - 718: Land of Charm

    ```

    After Qinchuan and the others left the Holy Pond spring eye,

    due to Wu Xin''s battle with the mysterious masked woman, the Holy Pond erupted, spewing forth green energy and forming a sea of green at this location.

    Thereafter, passing cultivators discovered the emerald expanse and the spring eye beneath the sea, and word of the spring eye in the Central Area of the Ancient Realm spread rapidly.

    Countless cultivators flocked towards this direction.

    This was the spring eye of the Holy Pond used by an ancient clan for awakening and baptism, surely containing terrifying and astonishing fortunes, which no one wished to miss.

    Many cultivators gathered here, each using their Divine Skills to try to enter the depths of the Holy Pond in quest of their fortune.

    But, not a single person succeeded.

    Everyone found that no matter what Techniques or Divine Skills were used, any cultivator who touched that mass of green water would die instantly, with no survivors.

    After several attempts, dozens of cultivators perished here. In the end, everyone could only leave in disappointment.

    "This Holy Pond is the source of Holy Water used for the awakening of an ancient clan, containing energy bound to be terrifyingly boundless; ordinary cultivators would be torn to pieces by it."

    Although vast, this Ancient Realm was scarce in resources. Qinchuan and his companions had searched for several days without discovering any Heavenly Treasure Materials.

    On the contrary, they encountered several covetous cultivators who tried to rob them.

    As a result, Ji Huo''er slapped them away several times.

    "In this Ancient Realm, there has been no nurturing of life, nor the natural formation of Heavenly Treasures Materials!"

    In conclusion, Qinchuan reached a verdict.

    "I also don''t know how Yue Chan knew there were Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruits in this Ancient Realm?"

    At this moment, Qinchuan recalled the Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit that Qinghui Holy Maiden had helped him find, and a doubt arose in his mind.

    "Since there is no nurturing of life in this Ancient Realm, it''s impossible for any Heavenly Treasures Materials to exist. This Heartbreak Holy Underworld Fruit must have been obtained from a secret realm.

    Never mind, I''ll ask Qinghui Holy Maiden for details when I see her again."

    Though this Ancient Realm lacked Heavenly Treasure Materials, it indeed contained some secret realms left by those ancient clans.

    However, when Qinchuan entered, most were already empty, without finding any chance or treasure.

    In the end, they rushed towards the Teleportation Formation at the Ancient Realm''s exit, deciding to leave this place.

    After coming out of the Teleportation Formation, the exit of the Ancient Realm was not far away.

    "Boom!"

    Just at this moment, a thunderous roar came from afar, shaking the heavens and the earth, causing the entire mountain range to tremble continuously, with countless rocks falling. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Eh! There are powerhouses battling over there!" exclaimed Ji Huo''er in surprise.

    In the distant mountains and lava, stood two colossal humanoid Fierce Beasts, towering like mountains and fierce as titans.

    They were pounding their chests and attacking each other, both using extreme physical strength, colliding with earth-shattering impacts.

    Even though they bore a resemblance to the Human Race, it was clear they were not part of it.

    "Those are beings from the Upper Realm," said Qinchuan, glancing over, "Those are two ancient apes."

    His curiosity was piqued, however.

    The two great apes were clearly of the same race, descending together from the Upper Realm. Why were they fighting fiercely in this place?

    Furthermore, they had both transformed into their true forms, indicating that the battle had already reached an intense stage.

    "Could it be for the quest of a fortune?"

    Meanwhile, several streaks of light shot up from the mountain range, rushing towards the direction of Qinchuan and the others.

    "Young Master Qin, have you also come to compete for this Secret Treasure?"

    At this moment, someone recognized Qinchuan and flew over, speaking with palpable anxiety.

    ```

    Qinchuan recognized the person; he had seen him at the periphery of the array before. Back then, he was chased by the Ghost Race, and in the end, Qinchuan subdued the eight major Ghost Clans, which effectively saved him.

    "I was merely passing by."

    Qinchuan shook his head, then asked.

    "What happened, and why are those two creatures fighting?"

    "Young Master Qin doesn''t know?" The cultivator was surprised and then began to unravel the mystery for Qinchuan.

    It turned out that three days ago, a red glow burst forth within that mountain range.

    The appearance of the red glow, undoubtedly led everyone to believe that a secret treasure had appeared.

    However, when the people set foot within the range of the mountain''s red glow, many cultivators started to lose their senses and began to attack each other wildly.

    Caught in an illusion they couldn''t extricate themselves from, they fought against one another, delving deeper into the center of the red glow. Along the way, countless cultivators died in the chaotic battle.

    Just as everyone was lost in confusion, these two giant creatures appeared, fighting each other with immense physical strength, crushing many cultivators in the process.

    But these few people were luckier, not getting smashed to death. Instead, due to the terrifying impact energy generated by the battle between the two sides, they were blasted away, recovering their senses, and thus regained their lives.

    Still frightened, those few dared not covet any supreme treasure any longer and stayed far away from this place.

    "A treasure that influences the soul?!"

    Qinchuan immediately understood that within this mountain range, there must be a kind of supreme treasure unearthed that could influence the souls of cultivators.

    "Let''s go, let''s take a look!"

    Qinchuan deployed his movement technique and shot toward the mountain range.

    The Ghost Race nowadays don''t have many divine artifacts, but the Ancient Ghost Clan was different; they were a truly top-notch clan.

    The Divine Soul Spiritual Weapon left by them would undoubtedly be of inestimable value.

    "Wait here for me!"

    As they approached the mountain range, Qinchuan felt an overwhelming pressure and an alluring qi. He immediately stopped and said to Ji Huo''er and the others.

    The group nodded, not continuing to follow, and Ji Huo''er obediently stayed behind as well.

    "Hmm, such a strong seductive aura!"

    As soon as Qinchuan stepped into the red glow, he immediately felt a lewd qi surge into his sea of consciousness, and he also heard an enticing rhythm in his ears, luring his spirit ceaselessly.

    It was the Ghost Race''s method of seduction, capable of disturbing the souls of Divine Being level cultivators.

    Once the True Spirit''s soul defenses were breached, just like those cultivators and the two great beasts, one would become a frenzied, randomly attacking puppet.

    Qinchuan''s divine sense moved, dispersing the lewd qi from all directions.

    Then, Qinchuan began to move toward the center of the red glow.

    "Hm?"

    Qinchuan had not gone far when he noticed something unusual.

    "The closer to the central area, the stronger that seductive air feels."

    Upon first stepping into the red glow, he could easily dispel the seduction. But now, having advanced only a short distance, he felt that the seduction had intensified several times over.

    "If this trend continues, at the center of this red glow, even Divine King level powerhouses may struggle to resist."

    Qinchuan inwardly marveled.

    However, he immediately thought that, after all, it was something left by the Ancient Ghost Clan, and it was not strange to possess such power.

    Thereupon, he continued to advance toward the central area.

    As he approached the central area, Qinchuan found it increasingly difficult to dispel the surrounding seductive aura.

    In the end, a faint golden light emanated from the Emperor Soul within his sea of consciousness. This was what shielded him from the seduction''s erosion, ensuring he did not lose his true self.

    Qinchuan was getting closer to the center of the red glow, and at the same time, he had also entered the range of the two ancient apes'' fierce battle.

 Chapter 719 - 719: Battle with the Ancient Ape

    ```

    "Eh, why are these two ancient apes battling in this place?"

    During the time that Qinchuan entered the Crimson Mist area, several Divine Rainbows had shot forth from the entrance of the Ancient Realm and arrived near the mountain range.

    Clearly, they were Upper Realm powerhouses who had just entered this place and recognized the identity of the Ancient Ape Clan.

    They stopped at the perimeter of the Crimson Mist, watching from a distance.

    It was then that a woman among the group spotted something amiss, pointing towards the depths of the mountain range saying.

    "Who is that person daring to approach the battling ground of the Ancient Ape Clan?"

    The physical bodies of the Ancient Ape Clan were indeed colossal; they were like two living mountain ranges continuously in fierce battle.

    And Qinchuan, from his position far below, appeared incredibly tiny, a mere speck in comparison, to the point that if their eyes weren''t so sharp, they wouldn''t have been able to see Qinchuan at all.

    "Don''t know. The Ancient Ape Clan is renowned for its overwhelming physical strength. In the same Realm, they are enough to crush and annihilate most people. Even we would have to avoid them by a fair margin. Perhaps it''s some ignorant local."

    The leader of the group, a young man with a striking appearance, spoke disdainfully.

    "That is Qinchuan, Young Master Qin!"

    The cultivator who had encountered Qinchuan by chance was called Li Mu. He had originally intended to stay away from this place, but on seeing Qinchuan enter the Crimson Mist, he couldn''t help but follow to watch the excitement.

    Having heard the others'' conversation, Li Mu answered loudly from not too far away.

    "Qinchuan?"

    The several cultivators shook their heads, indicating they hadn''t heard of him.

    Thereafter, the group started to ask Li Mu what had transpired in this place.

    "Humph, it''s just a simple Illusion Array. Watch this young master break through it!"

    Having heard Li Mu''s description, one of the cultivators stepped forward and made for the Crimson Mist.

    Even Qinchuan had to move cautiously in this Ancient Realm, yet this cultivator walked boldly, activating his Body Technique Divine Power, and charged in.

    As newcomers to the Lower Realm, the group brought with them a sense of superiority, utterly forgetting that this was the territory of the Ancient Ghost Clan.

    "Brother, be careful!" Li Mu warned kindly.

    "It''s merely an Illusion Array, not worth mentioning!" the cultivator said confidently while activating his Divine Power, shooting forth.

    "Pfft!"

    But in the next moment, he fell straight from the sky.

    Afterward, he was seen flailing his fists about randomly.

    His spirit was instantly lost, becoming a puppet controlled and attacking only on instinct.

    "Xiaosi!" The handsome leader quickly reacted, a Divine Light in his hand transforming into a golden Law Chain, attempting to pull him back.

    However, as soon as his Law Chain made contact with the Crimson Mist in the arena, there was a "crack" sound, and the Law Chain broke into pieces instantaneously.

    "There''s a Prohibition of Arms Law within this array!" exclaimed the handsome man.

    Within this Crimson Mist space, all Divine Skills and Techniques were prohibited; only pure Physical Power could be used.

    And just as he was in shock, the cultivator known as Xiaosi had already made his way deep into the Crimson Mist, closing in on the Central Area where the two great ancient apes were fighting.

    At the same time, Qinchuan had also approached the two ancient apes.

    The two apes, driven by their primitive instincts, attacked each other. Their forces collided continuously, sending giant rocks flying and shattering mountain ranges.

    The breath of the two apes was majestic and powerful, but neither could prevail over the other.

    Now, as Qinchuan suddenly intruded into the area, the two ancient apes seemed to have found a new outlet. They roared angrily and both lifted their feet, pressing down towards his head.

    "Hmm? There is an extremely strong Prohibition of Arms Law indeed!" Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    ```

    Qinchuan saw two ancient apes rolling toward him, and originally he wanted to use his magic artifact.

    At that moment, he also discovered that within this space, there was an extremely strong Prohibition of Arms Law, severing his connection with Dao Lotus''s realm.

    He was not only unable to summon his magic artifact, but even Divine Skills and Dao Magic were also unusable.

    All he could wield was the extremely pure Physical Power of his body.

    "It seems these prohibitions were left by the master who established this place," Qinchuan quickly regained his composure and pondered in silence.

    Since he could not use magic artifacts or weapons, his only option now was to fight with his body.

    Qinchuan leaped up, and even without the aid of Body Technique Divine Power, the strength of his legs alone was enough to jump atop a high mountain.

    He soared into the air and formed a huge Fist Seal with his hands, smashing down toward the head of one of the ancient apes.

    Although the ancient ape had lost its Spiritual Sense, its combat instinct was not diminished in the slightest and was even three parts quicker than when it was conscious.

    Prominent fists covered in bristly hair swept over, like a small mountain rolling across the land.

    In this place, they fought purely with physical bodies, and the ancient ape''s body was incomparably huge, several tens of thousands times larger than Qinchuan''s own body.

    Many Cultivators watched from afar, and to them, Qinchuan seemed like a grain of sand in the sky, crashing toward a mountain peak.

    The disparity between them was like an ant trying to shake a tree.

    These Cultivators didn''t know that Qinchuan''s Divine Sense was clear, thinking he had also lost his Spiritual Intelligence, and so they began to sympathize with Qinchuan.

    "This guy''s done for. In a physical fight without the support of Dao Magic and Spiritual Energy, very few from the Human Race can survive an ancient ape''s punch."

    Since the decline of the four ancient races, the Human Race''s dominance in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds has never been due to physical strength but rather their use of Divine Artifact Dao.

    Just like Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, they are the bloodline left behind from the marriage between the Heavenly Fox Clan and the Human Race in Ancient Times.

    Because they contain the blood of the Heavenly Fox Clan, they inherited the powerful Physical Body and Soul of the Heavenly Fox Clan, but also inherited the clan''s inability to refine and manipulate magic artifacts.

    In terms of Physical Strength, the Human Race is only considered average, or even below average, among the many races.

    Even if there is a Sacred Body once in a millennium, its advantages are mostly reflected in the innate talent for cultivation, not physical toughness.

    Therefore, within the Prohibition of Arms Law, they did not believe that Qinchuan could be a match for the ancient ape.

    "Surely Xi didn''t encounter these two ancient apes as well?"

    Another Cultivator suddenly spoke up, expressing his concern.

    There was a moment of silence.

    "Boom!" The two forces collided, creating an earth-shattering noise.

    Mountains crumbled, and rocks and dirt rose like waves dozens of meters high.

    This was merely the collision of physical power with no energy of Dao or Law infused, yet such mighty force was unleashed.

    "Roar!"

    How formidable was Qinchuan''s Physical Body? His punch could shatter a mountain range. The ancient ape was sent flying, falling backward onto the ground, letting out an angry roar.

    "Holy shit! What''s happening?"

    "Did that guy just knock over an ancient ape with one punch?"

    Qinchuan''s punch sending an ancient ape, huge as a mountain, flying, left everyone in utter shock, and the area erupted into commotion.

    "What kind of freak is this? Is he from the Human Race?"

    The many Cultivators from the Upper Realm exclaimed, unable to believe what they were seeing.

    "Right, what did you say his name was?" the handsome leader asked, looking at Li Mu again.

    At that moment, he began to look at Qinchuan with new respect.

 Chapter 720 - 720: 720

    "Qinchuan, we all refer to him as Young Master Qin!"

    Seeing Qinchuan demonstrating his mighty power, Li Mu''s excitement surged as he spoke eagerly.

    "You don''t know, but half a month ago, outside an array in the east, Young Master Qin, with his own strength, suppressed over a hundred powerful warriors. That was truly dominant!"

    "Qinchuan! It seems you are worthy of joining our lineage at Flying Immortal Sect!"

    Thoughts flooded Gu Yue''s mind as he pondered how to recruit Qinchuan.

    "Roar, Roar"

    The Ancient Ape had rough skin and thick flesh; although Qinchuan''s punch was powerful, it didn''t cause substantial damage. The ape tumbled in the mountains, got up again, and beat its chest violently, an unruly beast.

    Completely enraged, it lifted a rock dozens of meters large above its head and viciously slammed it down towards Qinchuan.

    "Certainly troublesome!"

    Qinchuan frowned, as in this area, both spiritual energy and soul were difficult to utilize. He kept leaping through the mountains, dodging the pursuit of two frenzied ancient apes. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "I must get to the center of this land! The rising Red Dawn and the aura affecting one''s mind are clearly guarding some secret treasure. I shall find it before deciding my next move!"

    Qinchuan didn''t want to waste more time with these two ancient apes.

    With that thought, Qinchuan leapt a thousand meters into the air, landed on a mountain peak, and jumped far out of the two ancient apes'' attack range.

    "Roar!"

    Unexpectedly, the two ancient apes seemed to have locked onto Qinchuan, covering ground quickly in a few strides and once again coming before him.

    "I can''t shake them off?"

    Qinchuan''s heart chilled as he exerted force with his feet, constantly leaping through the mountain range, distancing himself from the two apes.

    Perhaps because Qinchuan''s punch hurt it, the two apes were relentless in their pursuit; as soon as Qinchuan leapt away, the ape was only two or three steps behind him.

    In this way, both sides chased each other in the Red Down Mountains, neither able to do anything to the other.

    Unable to kill them, unable to shake them off.

    For a time, Qinchuan was truly helpless.

    "Damn it, you two splashing monkeys, don''t push your luck. If you force my hand, this young master will take you away from this place, poke a few holes in you with two shots!"

    At this moment, Qinchuan, also being annoyed by the chase, shouted out loud.

    "Eh, there''s something unusual over there!"

    As Qinchuan was reluctantly leading the two ancient apes out of the Red Dawn''s vicinity to re-enter the location,

    He suddenly noticed a strand of white radiance rising in the deep center of a mountain range.

    The white mist drifted like immortal fog, gentle and diffused. Amidst the red light of dawn, that divine light was easily recognizable.

    "I''ll check it out first!" Qinchuan cast aside any distracting thoughts, leaped forward, and rushed towards that direction.

    "This is actually an egg."

    From high above, Qinchuan could clearly see that at the center of the mountain range, there was a bluish-green Qing Quan, like an emerald jewel embedded in the desolate mountain center.

    In the center of the spring, water gushed forth.

    And in the center of the bursting spring, an egg the size of a head bobbed up and down.

    Having rested here for hundreds of millions of years, this egg had long lost its vital essence, but its shell still emitted a dim glow with countless runes winding around it, the Great Dao and Dharma Patterns.

    "This is an egg of an ancient exotic beast!"

    A thought crossed Qinchuan''s mind. Although this egg had lost its life and was unable to breed an ancient exotic beast for a billion years, it still contained a substantial amount of essence.

    Suitable for consumption through absorption.

    Without hesitation, Qinchuan rushed towards the Qing Quan.

    "Roar! Roar!"

    It seemed that because Qinchuan was about to move the Divine Egg, the two ancient apes became even more enraged, letting out long howls to the sky.

    Giant howls emitted from the mouths of the apes, creating huge waves of spatial fluctuations; ripples spread out in circles from around their bodies, rolling towards Qinchuan with crushing force.

    At the same time, the two apes also stood on either side of Qing Quan, blocking Qinchuan''s path of escape.

    This time, Qinchuan did not give an inch; he clenched his fists and bravely lunged at the two ancient apes.

    He knew his punch would not be able to shatter his opponents, but he was not seeking to defeat them; he only needed to repel them briefly to get the Divine Egg.

    "Boom! Boom!"

    Four fists collided from the three participants, kicking up a massive surge of air that rose to the sky, sweeping up countless pebbles and obscuring the sun.

    This time, the two ancient apes did not fall but merely took two steps back.

    Of course, with their thick skin and flesh, the ancient apes were undamaged.

    Although they only took two steps back, it was already enough; Qinchuan seized the opportunity, leaping up and breaking through the blockade of the two great apes, rushing towards the Divine Egg.

    But just at this moment, an unexpected change occurred.

    "Swoosh!"

    Just then, a streak of green light as fast as lightning suddenly flashed by in front of Qinchuan.

    The green light skimmed over the fountain, and the next moment the Divine Egg was nowhere to be seen.

    "It''s you!"

    Qinchuan looked at Wu Xin, standing in the distance, a trace of astonishment flashing across his face.

    He hadn''t expected to see the Wu Xin Fairy again so soon.

    "Fairy, you''ve gone too far; I finally got the attention of the two ancient apes, and you swooped in to reap the benefits!"

    Qinchuan said indifferently, at this point realizing that Wu Xin Fairy might have already been in this place and simply had not approached the battle zone of the ancient apes.

    Seeing Qinchuan repelling the ancient apes, she appeared suddenly and snatched away the Divine Egg.

    "In the palace, you seized the creation of my Undying Bird''s Soul Essence; now I take a Divine Egg from you, and we are even."

    Wu Xin Fairy''s hair fluttered, her green cloak billowing with the wind, her slender white neck exceedingly enchanting, like a snow lotus.

    Unfortunately, as always, her face was cold and emotionless, without a hint of feeling.

    "That can''t be right. If it wasn''t for me, you would''ve been suppressed by several Ghost Race powerhouses long ago, not to mention the Undying Bird''s Soul Essence¡ªperhaps even your life would have been lost.

    So, in fact, it was I who saved your life, and this is the retribution I get."

    Qinchuan was very dissatisfied.

    "I have never asked for your help; you saving me was only to win my favor, to get me," Wu Xin Fairy said calmly and indifferently.

    "Pfft..." Qinchuan spat out a mouthful of blood; there was no doubt that this had been said to her by Qin Xiaoyu before.

    "I have never had any designs on you!"

    Qinchuan argued, although he once saw Wu Xin Fairy as a substitute for Luo Ling''er, he quickly shelved the thought.

    "It was my junior sister who said that, not me!" Wu Xin Fairy said once again.

    "That Qin Xiaoyu really screwed me over!" Qinchuan mourned internally, wondering if Qin Xiaoyu had said something else to Wu Xin Fairy after their parting at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Just then, the two ancient apes howled furiously and attacked him once again.

    "Since you took advantage, you''ll have to share some of the hatred!"

    Qinchuan cried out and suddenly charged towards Wu Xin Fairy, drawing the two ancient apes toward her.

    This Wu Xin Fairy was way too irritating; he was determined not to let her get away with the Divine Egg so easily.

 Chapter 721 - 721 Contest

    "Huff!"

    Qinchuan passed over the spring''s eye, followed closely by two ancient apes.

    At that moment, seemingly attracted by the divine egg in Wu Xing Fairy''s hands, one of the ancient apes finally gave up chasing Qinchuan, stepped forward with long strides, and turned its gigantic palm toward Wu Xing Fairy.

    "Shameless wretch!"

    Wu Xing Fairy spat, her slender waist and crystal-clear skin complemented her proudly standing breasts. At that moment, she shook her jade-like body and leapt toward the distance gracefully.

    But how could Qinchuan let her have her way?

    "You really are the pot calling the kettle black, not only did you repay my kindness with enmity and rob me of my creation, now you even have the gall to accuse me of shamelessness. Since that is the case, then let''s stay here together!"

    Qinchuan''s teeth itched with hatred as he leapt up high, like a Great Roc spreading its wings, pouncing toward Wu Xing Fairy.

    At the same moment, the two ancient apes also swung their fists, large as hills, down upon the tops of their heads.

    "Pfft!"

    Qinchuan and Wu Xing Fairy both plunged into the spring water.

    Although Wu Xing Fairy lacked a soul and was not affected by the charm of the area, she was equally unable to invoke her divine power and magic artifacts.

    As the two fell into the spring water without the protection of spiritual energy, they were instantly drenched.

    "Hand it over!" Qinchuan reached out to snatch the divine egg from Wu Xing Fairy''s hands.

    With a move of her delicate body, Wu Xing Fairy was incredibly agile underwater and avoided Qinchuan.

    However, Qinchuan''s hand transformed into a claw and he grasped Wu Xing Fairy''s snowy white wrist. Her slender arm was like a lotus root, but he firmly locked it in his grip.

    Yet Wu Xing Fairy''s jade body slipped through the water, like a beautiful mermaid. Her bones contracted and her arm slipped out of his grasp like a fish.

    The two of them struggled under the water, like two agile merfolk, using the most primal methods to fight like dragons and tigers.

    "Qinchuan, don''t waste your strength. I''ve set my mind on this divine egg. In the outside world, I can''t beat you with divine power, but in this place, neither of us can use mana. It''s not yet certain who''s stronger or weaker."

    Wu Xing Fairy''s eyes were indifferent as she bobbed up and down in the water.

    Qinchuan was frustrated at this time. His physical body had been tempered multiple times. Although it was not comparable to ancient apes and some extraordinary ancient racial remnants, it was definitely at the pinnacle within the entire Human Race, even capable of repelling an ancient ape with a punch.

    But unexpectedly, Wu Xing Fairy was not at all inferior to him. Her seemingly delicate and weak arms possessed enormous strength, and no matter how much he exerted himself, he couldn''t break through her skin.

    The two were entwined in an underwater struggle, deadlocked for the moment.

    At this instant, Qinchuan focused his attention. He suddenly shot out, arms spread wide like the wings of a bird.

    In the blink of an eye, Qinchuan took advantage of Wu Xing Fairy being mid-speech, moving as fast as lightning. In a flash, he was at her side, using both hands and feet, and controlled her body completely like an octopus.

    Qinchuan wrapped his arms around her, his legs clamped down, preventing her from moving even slightly.

    In that moment, their bodies entangled with each other, and he felt a soft sensation against his chest. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You lowly ant, release me!"

    If a normal woman had been embraced like this by a man of another form, she would have screamed in terror.

    But at this time, Wu Xing Fairy was incredibly calm, her body continuously struggling while her eyes remained cold and fierce, as she exuded a trace of killing intent and commanded.

    "What a splendid body." Qinchuan firmly locked down her body and clicked his tongue, saying, "You, girl, I have shown you kindness time and again, and this is how you speak to me?"

    Qinchuan freed one hand and slapped her perky buttocks, which made a slapping sound under the water.

    "This slap is your punishment!"

    Wu Xing Fairy felt as if she had been bound by some magic artifact, the more she struggled, the stronger Qinchuan''s grip became.

    She struggled left and right but couldn''t break free, and in the end, she actually gave up struggling.

    "Let me go, and we''ll settle this on shore!"

    Seeing that orders were ineffective, Wu Xin Fairy calmed down and spoke in a negotiating tone.

    "Even if we''re on shore, what of it? If you''re not my match underwater, you naturally won''t be my match on land either," Qinchuan said, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

    "Moreover, this young master has no intention of wasting time with you here."

    As he spoke, Qinchuan suddenly moved his arms, snatched the divine egg from her embrace, pushed her away, and kicked out haphazardly with his legs at the same time.

    Using this reaction force, his whole body leaped out of the spring water.

    "Qinchuan, you bastard."

    Now that both of them had lost their spiritual power and soul, they had only the most primitive physical strength, but Qinchuan''s kick still sent her plunging deep into the spring water, provoking her to curse in fury.

    "If I were a bastard, your fate wouldn''t be as it is now."

    Qinchuan stood on the shore, holding the divine egg in his hand and boasted proudly.

    Because Qinchuan and Wu Xin Fairy fell into the spring eye, the two ancient apes engaged in fierce battles and caused chaos.

    At that moment, seeing Qinchuan return to the shore, the two ancient apes ceased fighting and charged towards him fiercely.

    "Not again!" Qinchuan yelled strangely, these two ancient apes really were relentless.

    "First, let''s get away from this place of trouble!"

    Qinchuan thought to himself, deciding to leave.

    "I''m off, don''t miss this young master too much!" Qinchuan laughed loudly, shouting to Wu Xin Fairy below the spring eye.

    As he spoke, he urged his legs, preparing to leave the place, but suddenly, a blood-red aura burst forth from the spring eye, soaring to the sky.

    "Boom!"

    The next moment, Qinchuan felt a thunderous roar in his sea of consciousness, and an overwhelming aura pressed in from all directions towards his sea of consciousness.

    His brain instantly went blank, with a series of piercing buzzing sounds echoing in his sea of consciousness. His body was rigid on the spot, unable to move.

    "Boom¡ª¡ª"

    At this time, the two ancient apes had simultaneously struck towards Qinchuan.

    With his sea of consciousness plunged into chaos, his body was directly sent flying, and the divine egg flew out of his embrace.

    At the same time, Wu Xin Fairy also surged out from the bottom of the water, capturing the divine egg in her pouch.

    Wu Xin Fairy stood on the water''s surface, having just emerged from underwater, soaked all over. Her originally blue robe was now clinging tightly to her body, revealing her impressive figure. Her translucent skin was barely visible, stirring boundless imagination.

    She had no concept of the soul, unaware of what it''s like when the soul comes under attack, nor did she understand why Qinchuan suddenly froze in place.

    "What''s happening?"

    Seeing Qinchuan being slapped away by the ancient apes and continually sinking towards the bottom of the spring eye, Wu Xin Fairy was puzzled.

    "Could he have been killed by a palm strike from these beasts?"

    "That shouldn''t be the case. This guy is tough-skinned, I''ve hit him hundreds of times and have not seen a scratch on him. These two brutes shouldn''t be able to hurt him either, right?"

    "Should I go down and check on this guy''s condition?" Wu Xin Fairy''s mind was flooded with thoughts. Seeing Qinchuan sinking stiffly into the water, she didn''t know why, but a peculiar idea arose from the depths of her heart.

    At that moment, the ancient apes nearby gave another howl and charged towards her again.

    Finally, she made a decision.

 Chapter 722 - 722: Beguiling

    Agony!

    It was as if the soul was directly placed upon the Strange Fire and scorched, the pain was incomparable.

    Qinchuan''s mind was filled with boundless darkness, and the Emperor Soul within his sea of consciousness had also fallen into an endless void of blackness.

    Not only the sea of consciousness, but he felt silence all around him, and wherever he turned his eyes, there was nothing but a continuous expanse of nothingness and emptiness.

    It was not the darkness of closing one''s eyes, for closing them one sees blackness, but what he saw now was a complete void, nothingness.

    At this moment, his five senses had completely lost their perception.

    Before he lost his senses, he saw his own body being slapped away by two ancient apes, then he heard the sound of his physical body falling into the spring water, and soon after, he felt his body become heavier and his physical body began to sink deeper and deeper into the spring water.

    The senses were hollow, and the sea of consciousness was severed.

    Qinchuan, thoroughly versed in the Spiritual Soul Secret Techniques, knew in that moment that he had been struck by an attack of the secret technique.

    Although his Emperor Soul was peerless, within this Ancient Realm, with its arrays and Secret Treasures left behind by the Ancient Ghost Clan, even it was not enough; suffering an attack from a supreme being, he fell to the edge of life and death.

    His Emperor Soul struggled in the void, beginning to drift aimlessly forward.

    In this boundless emptiness, there was no concept of time or space.

    No matter which direction he went, no matter how long he moved forward, everywhere was vast and indistinct; there was no light.

    And who knew how much time had passed.

    Perhaps it was a thousand years, or ten thousand years, or even a hundred million years.

    Trapped in the darkness for so long, Qinchuan had lost his sense of time; he only knew that a long time had passed.

    He had even almost forgotten who he was.

    Finally, this day, the Emperor Soul in the void began to emit a faint golden light.

    This strand of golden light was a mere thread, but it was like a sun rising in a dark and empty universe, piercing the cold and darkness, bringing light.

    In the vast void, the Emperor Soul stood proudly, its emitted light piercing through the darkness; although the effect was not great, as the light grew stronger, the darkness slowly receded, and this sea of consciousness was gradually returning to its original state.

    Simultaneously, Qinchuan felt his senses gradually returning.

    He heard intermittent calls by his ear: "Qinchuan¡­ Qinchuan¡­ wake up, Qinchuan!"

    Qinchuan struggled to open his eyes, only to see a face that was extremely familiar appear before his eyes.

    "Ling''er, you, how did you come here!"

    Qinchuan''s heart surged, he said excitedly.

    "What Ling''er? It''s me!"

    A streak of coldness flashed through the woman''s eyes as she spoke in a detached tone.

    "Wu Xin Fairy?!" Qinchuan''s eyes quickly regained their calm. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the desolate world of the soul, Qinchuan had lost his senses for too long, so long that he had forgotten the events that occurred before.

    It was only now that memories started to slowly emerge in his mind, before he had completely lost consciousness, he indeed saw Wu Xin Fairy rushing toward the spring''s eye.

    "It''s indeed a rarity, at this critical moment, you actually didn''t abandon me."

    Qinchuan''s soul had been heavily damaged, and his voice was still somewhat weak as he spoke with a hint of teasing.

    "Hmph, I came just to see if you were dead yet. There are not a few Supreme Treasures on your body. If you were to die like this, I would come over to help collect the body."

    Wu Xin Fairy said indifferently.

    "Figures, it''s indeed you!"

    Qinchuan shrugged, Wu Xin Fairy was clearly not that kind-hearted; collecting his body was a ruse, taking the chance to seize the treasures was real.

    "Yet, I am curious, since I had already fallen unconscious, why didn''t you kill me to take the treasures, or directly take the treasures from me while I was down?"

    Qinchuan suddenly thought of a problem and asked with a furrowed brow.

    "This Wu Xing Fairy has always been intent on seizing the two Spiritual Pearls in my possession. Even if she doesn''t get the two Spiritual Pearls, I still have the Water-Calming Pearl and the Fire-Calming Pearl on me."

    Especially the Fire-Calming Pearl, once she gets it, Wu Xing Fairy could then directly go and absorb the Soul Essence of the Undying Phoenix."

    "Could it be you''ve had a change of heart?"

    Just at that moment, Qinchuan''s body suddenly shook.

    He smelled a fragrance as exquisite as orchids and musk deer.

    This strange fragrance appeared out of nowhere, assailing his senses from all directions, infiltrating Qinchuan''s nose.

    At the same time, Qinchuan felt his Qi and blood churning within him, in all his meridians and veins, as though a flame was fiercely burning in his stomach, and his skin turned a flushed red in an instant.

    Deep down in his heart, a lewd thought began to grow rapidly.

    "Is this, a Charm Technique?"

    "Mmh..."

    Just then, not far away, the Wu Xing Fairy suddenly let out a seductive moan.

    "Qinchuan¡­ I¡­ I''m so hot!"

    Wu Xing Fairy''s breath was as fragrant as orchids, her cheeks a rosy red, her face radiating the flush of spring.

    Qinchuan saw her hands already on her long robe, starting to strip it off. By now, her smooth shoulders were exposed; she, too, was entirely flushed.

    "No, this can''t be a Charm Technique. A Charm Technique couldn''t possibly affect the Wu Xing Fairy!"

    Qinchuan tried to suppress the evil fire within his heart while rapidly thinking.

    "Don''t, this is a bewitching scent, hold your breath, don''t breathe in this strange fragrance anymore!" Qinchuan quickly realized the source and whispered urgently.

    But Qinchuan''s shout failed to stop the Wu Xing Fairy; she had completely succumbed, sinking deeper and deeper, revealing more and more of her crimson skin beneath the robe, her peaks almost visible, pink through white.

    The atmosphere in this narrow space had become incredibly sultry.

    "Wake up!"

    Qinchuan shouted sharply, grabbing one of Wu Xing Fairy''s erratically moving hands with one hand and trying to tidy her disheveled clothes with the other.

    "Qinchuan..."

    But at that moment, the Wu Xing Fairy suddenly broke free and embraced him tightly, taking the initiative to throw herself at him.

    "Hmm?!"

    An icy sensation came to Qinchuan''s lips.

    Being firmly embraced by the Wu Xing Fairy, he felt a sensation that was both familiar and foreign at his lips; his body froze on the spot, not moving an inch.

    "Luo Ling''er? No, it''s Wu Xin!"

    Icy yet fiery, she actively sought more.

    The sweetness transmitted between their lips allowed the evil thought he suppressed to grow rapidly, threatening to overtake his entire mind. Even the Emperor Soul''s golden light, shining like a tiny sun, seemed unable to suppress it.

    This wasn''t an ordinary bewitching scent, but one generated by a race from Ancient Times, and the fact that he could still remain conscious was already incredibly difficult.

    "What''s happening?"

    Qinchuan wanted to push her away, but found that no matter what, he couldn''t break free from Wu Xing Fairy''s embrace.

    "Brother Chuan, I''m so hot..."

    Before he knew it, Wu Xing Fairy''s clothes had completely fallen away, her entire body burning hot, her skin flushed red, her mouth panting with heat, yet she kept Qinchuan tightly in her grasp.

    Meanwhile, her voice had also become incredibly gentle.

    Hearing this woman''s address to him, Qinchuan felt an upsurge in his meridians, the odd fragrance''s influence making his Spiritual Power surge like gigantic waves, violently flushing through his meridians and limbs.

    If he couldn''t stabilize the Spiritual Power inside his body soon, he would quickly burst and die.

 Chapter 723 - 723: Succubus

    But as his breath erupted continuously, he suddenly felt a cool sensation coming from within his Dantian, followed by the coolness spreading through his Meridians to his entire body.

    Guided by this cool breeze, the spiritual power inside his body instantly stabilized, suppressing the evil thoughts that had risen.

    "No, this isn''t real!"

    If Qinchuan hadn''t realized something was amiss by now, it would mean he had lived in vain.

    "You are not the real Wu Xin Fairy!"

    Qinchuan took a deep breath as the golden light of the Emperor Soul shone to its utmost, like a sun hanging in the sea of consciousness, completely suppressing the evil thoughts deep in his heart.

    Although he was extremely reluctant, he suddenly struck out with his palm, hitting the naked woman in front of him squarely on the chest and sending her flying several meters away.

    "Chuan... how could you..."

    The woman in front of him seemed frightened by Qinchuan''s transformation, her face losing color.

    But at the same time, Qinchuan felt the fragrance that was like orchids and musk getting stronger, and the seduction he was withstanding grew increasingly intense.

    "Still playing tricks in front of this young master!"

    Qinchuan pushed the other party away with a palm, sitting upright and composed, using his willpower to suppress the seduction.

    "Since Wu Xin Fairy lacks a soul, she has no emotions. Even if affected by the breath of seduction, it is just the body''s instinctual reaction; she cannot have genuine emotions."

    Qinchuan said coldly.

    Just now, Wu Xin Fairy had acted too unusually.

    If saying Wu Xin Fairy did not take advantage of the helpless to take treasures from him could somehow be excused with a random reason.

    However, the genuine emotions she exhibited amid that enchanting atmosphere completely betrayed her.

    Previously, when Qinchuan and Wu Xin Fairy grappled at the spring''s eye, even if he had her subdued, a slap on her buttocks evoked no response.

    But in just now''s performance, the "Wu Xin Fairy" had tried too hard, which was impossible for the same person.

    However, the biggest flaw was her calling him "Chuan bro."

    Because, Wu Xin Fairy, at most, called him by his name, Qinchuan, and never used the term "Chuan bro."

    And that term could be used by someone who looked exactly like her¡ªLuo Ling''er. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But Luo Ling''er had died a million years ago.

    So, the person in front of him was neither Wu Xin Fairy nor Luo Ling''er, leaving only one explanation.

    He was still trapped in the Abyss of Phantom.

    "Hehehe, who would have thought that you could actually break free from the seduction, truly beyond my expectations."

    The "Wu Xin Fairy," having been exposed, no longer pretended and stood naked in front of Qinchuan, laughing provocatively.

    "You puny member of the Human Race, looking so frail, only at the Fourth Layer of the Saint Realm, but the power of your divine soul is surprisingly strong."

    She walked back and forth in front of Qinchuan, barefoot and seemingly very curious about him.

    "First, you survived that guy''s attack on your soul, walked out from the Phantom Sea, and now you''re even able to suppress my charm, truly impressive!"

    As she spoke, her tone changed, "What a pity, even if you have seen through it, you will never think of leaving this Abyss of Phantom!"

    Qinchuan was nose to the grindstone, completely ignoring the pink skeleton before him at this moment.

    His mind was also pondering, only now clarifying the causes and motives.

    Initially, he faced a very powerful soul attack.

    Although he had lived through the attack on his soul, he had fallen into the Charm Technique and this so-called Abyss of Phantom.

    Even from the moment he saw Wu Xin Fairy descend into the spring water, he had fallen into this trap.

    In the real world, Wu Xin Fairy had probably long since departed.

    To see Qinchuan pay her no heed at all.

    "Wu Xin Fairy," with her jade-like body swaying enticingly, her beautiful eyes rippling, red lips and white teeth, enchantingly seductive, took the initiative to sit cross-legged behind Qinchuan. With her arms lightly wrapped around him, she spoke with a chuckle,

    "I am the person deep inside your heart, if there were no desires or obsessions in your mind, I wouldn''t have appeared.

    Considering this, what is the difference between me and the person in your heart?"

    "Wu Xin Fairy" whispered in Qinchuan''s ear, her breath was as fragrant as orchids, "Since that is the case, young master, why not treat me as her?"

    The tender breath of "Wu Xin Fairy" poured into his ears, tingling them, and a heart-penetrating fragrance wafted from behind.

    "In the endless stretch of time, we ought to find some pleasures, don''t we?"

    This voice was filled with seduction and illusion, but fortunately, at that time, his Emperor Soul radiated a golden light at full strength, with Divine Sense steady as a mountain, preventing him from falling into the Abyss of Phantom.

    "You are a charm demon!"

    Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul sat cross-legged in his sea of consciousness, golden light continuously overflowed, guarding against the enchanting aura from assaulting his soul again, and he coldly spoke.

    "The true charm demon has long perished, or rather, you are but a remnant soul left behind by the charm demon!"

    When Qinchuan entered the Red Twilight Realm and sensed that enchanting aura, he had suspected that this place might be a land of secret techniques left by a powerful member of the Ghost Race.

    After all, females of the Ghost Race are extremely proficient at enchantment.

    But he changed his mind when he heard of the Abyss of Phantom.

    Because it dated back to ancient times, although he had never heard of the name Abyss of Phantom, his mind suddenly thought of something else.

    "Phantom Sea!"

    That was the playground of the Demon Race of Ancient Times; it was said that the Ancient Demon Race originated from there, but during the war among the four races, that Great Domain was shattered.

    Phantom Sea and Abyss of Phantom undoubtedly had some connection; there was no doubt that the one exerting the charm technique was a member of the Demon Race.

    And within the Demon Race, the most famous for charm techniques was undoubtedly the charm demon.

    "Interesting, a mere ant actually knows about the charm demon?"

    This remnant soul of the charm demon was unaware of what had transpired in the outside world and did not know that the Demon Race had already perished.

    She detained Qinchuan mainly because she was too lonely by herself in this place and wanted to find someone to indulge in pleasures with.

    Otherwise, she would have already shown her true nature.

    "Shall we talk?" At this point, Qinchuan guarded his Spiritual Platform, his eyes clear and piercing as he looked at the tempting figure before him and suggested.

    "What do you want to talk about? Romantic trifles, or the physiological differences between our Human Race and Demon Race?"

    The charm demon showed a sly smile, licking her lips, with wicked gleams in her eyes.

    Although only a Remnant Soul, she fully retained the licentious and lewd nature of a charm demon.

    "Speaking of which, I have consumed not a few humans, but I have never experienced the joy of mingling with the Human Race," she said!

    She was always looking for opportunities to breach Qinchuan''s Soul defenses, to make him succumb.

    Qinchuan, merely a member of the Human Race, was actually resisting her charm, and this made her quite unwilling to accept it, while also secretly striving to enthrall him.

    "Let''s discuss why you are here, and whether you wish to escape from this accursed place," he probed, steadfast at his Spiritual Platform, not giving her a sliver of opportunity.

    "You, a brash young man of the Human Race, dare to probe me for answers?" she said, her face still suggestive with spring, her seemingly reproachful words even carried a hint of coquetry, "I am guarding a Supreme Treasure here, a matter concerning the grand scheme of my race, how dare I tell you?"

 Chapter 724 - 724: The Jade Box

    ```

    "Your clan''s grand plan?"

    Qinchuan laughed, "The Demon Race has long been extinct, you, including all your clanspeople, have already vanished in the river of time. The grand plan you speak of, I''m afraid, has also long turned into nothing but a bubble shadow."

    "What did you say?"

    The breath of the enchantress suddenly changed, a powerful Qi burst forth from her body, and black lightning shot from her eyes, crackling explosively in the void around Qinchuan.

    She looked at Qinchuan with a grim expression, word by word, "Say that again?"

    "I said, the Demon Race has already perished. You no longer need to stand guard in this place. While this remnant soul of yours can still move, leave this place and take a last look at this world."

    Qinchuan remained calm and fearless, repeating his words.

    "Impossible! The generals of my race were valiant and unrivaled, even Di Tian, that old man, was no match for our leader. How could we possibly be extinct!"

    The enchantress''s expression changed drastically, and she became hysterical, her face twisted with rage as she roared at Qinchuan.

    "You''re spouting nonsense, trying to disturb my spirit!"

    "How pitiful, oh, how pitiable. A billion-year-old extinct race, yet completely unaware of its own state."

    Qinchuan shook his head as he continued speaking.

    "Back then, the four races waged war, provoking the Heavenly Dao, which created the Underworld and the Divine Realm, setting a deadline for the Demon, Ghost, and Demon Races to leave the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    In the end, the Demon and Demon Races vanished in the struggle for the right to reside in the Upper Realm, while the Ghost Race was driven into the Underworld.

    These events have passed hundreds of millions of years ago. As soon as you leave this place, you can easily inquire about them. Why would I need to deceive you?"

    "Provoke the Heavenly Dao... the four races waged war again?!" The enchantress was stunned, her memory stuck at the time of the great battle amongst the four races that shattered the Divine Wilderness Continent, when the Heavenly Dao laid down its laws.

    Afterward, she was unaware of the struggle between the four races for the right of residency in the Upper Realm.

    Now, hearing Qinchuan speak of things such as provoking the Heavenly Dao, it was clear he was not spouting nonsense.

    Seeing the enchantress''s spirit agitated and her Qi affected, Qinchuan struck while the iron was hot and continued.

    "What I just said is entirely true. I can swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao. If there is a half-truth in my words, let my soul be utterly annihilated!"

    Qinchuan spoke with certainty and took an oath to the Heavenly Dao. At this point, the enchantress had to believe him.

    She was thoroughly stunned, her rosy lips and white teeth murmuring repeatedly, "How is it possible... How is it possible... My race''s warriors were brave and unmatched..."

    The enchantress had been waiting in this place for hundreds of millions of years, merely to fulfill the grand mission of her clan. Yet, what she didn''t expect in the end was to receive news of her race''s extinction.

    The pain of her clan''s annihilation was too great a blow for her. After a long while, she gestured to Qinchuan with a wave.

    "Go! Just go!"

    As she spoke, her body began to slowly mist up, transforming into streams of pink mist, dissipating into the void.

    Simultaneously, like a dream shattering, the Abyss of Phantom in which they stood began to gradually collapse and fragment.

    Meanwhile, outside, the people noticed that the red glow that had been shooting up into the sky was also gradually disappearing.

    "This red mist is vanishing!"

    The cultivators outside, noticing the anomaly, could no longer sit still and began to make their way into the mountain range.

    Lights dazzled all around, and after a dizzying whirl of heaven and earth, Qinchuan felt a chilly breath emanating around him.

    Waves splashed against his face, and he confirmed that he was no longer within the enchantress''s illusion and had returned to reality.

    "She died, just like that?!"

    Qinchuan hadn''t expected to break free so easily.

    In truth, the mission of this enchantress was to abide by her clan''s wishes and stand guard here.

    This remnant soul of hers was also born because of this mission. Now that the Demon Race no longer existed, her mission could no longer be fulfilled. Her obsession turned into empty words, and in the end, she dissipated.

    Just then, Qinchuan suddenly felt waves of coolness emanating from the location of his Dantian.

    ```

    "The control of the Dao Lotus space has returned!"

    Qinchuan was delighted.

    Just a moment ago, due to the prohibition of martial rules, he was unable to mobilize his spiritual power and soul, and even his connection with the Dao Lotus space had been severed.

    He immediately tried to operate his mana to test it.

    The next moment Qinchuan murmured to himself.

    "Only a part has been restored, it has not fully recovered yet!"

    As he spoke, he introspected the Dao Lotus.

    Inside the Dantian, a black Dao Lotus was spinning rapidly, and at the same time, a refreshing spiritual energy was overflowing from its base.

    "It turns out it was you who saved me at a critical moment!"

    Qinchuan recalled that he had fallen into the Abyss of Phantom, created by the succubus; although he had already seen through the succubus''s enchanting illusion technique, the fire in his heart was impossible to suppress.

    If he had mated with the succubus in the illusion, he would have been completely lost, but if he did not follow the succubus, his body would explode from the rampantly flowing spiritual energy within him and he would die.

    At the critical moment, it was a cool breeze emanating from the Dantian that completely suppressed the succubus''s enticement.

    Qinchuan looked around.

    He could sense that he was still under the water, surrounded by silence.

    "As expected, Wu Xin Fairy has already left."

    At that time, Qinchuan unexpectedly thought of Wu Xin Fairy.

    However, he quickly had another thought: "That bad woman has always been coveting the supreme treasure on me. If she followed me here, she might have stripped me completely and run off!"

    Qinchuan pushed these messy thoughts to the back of his mind and began to take in his surroundings. The area was dim and heavy, with only bursts of dazzling light coming from beneath his feet.

    Qinchuan focused his gaze and saw that the glowing objects were actually piles of grim white bones.

    The bones shimmered with light, and the bone inscriptions glowed, indicating the extraordinary nature of their owners.

    "These are the remains of the strong from ancient exotic races!"

    Qinchuan continued to search, and saw not far ahead, a voluptuous woman sitting cross-legged in the center of a Demon Lotus.

    "This is that succubus!" Qinchuan realized in his heart.

    She had long died, her body bore no signs of life, but her physique remained uncorrupted, her eyes bright and teeth white, her red lips vivid. She was dressed modestly, her outfit conservatively covering her body, presenting a peculiar kind of allure.

    Beside her, there lay an exquisite jade box, its entirety chaotic and unclear what it contained inside.

    "Hm?"

    Qinchuan picked up the jade box and scrutinized it closely, only to discover two extremely familiar symbols.

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    Qinchuan stood there stunned, finding two characters on the bottom of the jade box that he could not understand.

    He had seen this script many times before.

    On the mysterious steles that had shifted entire mountains, on the bronze gate at the entrance of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb.

    These mysterious characters seemingly all pointed to a group of people wearing silver masks.

    And now, these characters appeared once again on an artifact of the Demon Race from a billion years ago.

    "Could it be... that these silver-masked people were plotting something a billion years ago?"

    A sudden realization struck Qinchuan''s heart.

    But he immediately shook his head, "No, a billion years, no one can live that long; it must be the script of some mysterious force!"

    Qinchuan did not delve further into these characters, instead, he focused his attention on the jade box in his hand.

    Apart from this box, there was nothing else around the succubus. It seemed that what she had been guarding was this very item.

 Chapter 725 - 725: Blood Moon Anomaly

    Qinchuan was very curious about what treasure was contained within this jade box.

    Immediately, he employed various methods, attempting to open it.

    However, the box was guarded by strong prohibitions, and no matter what approach Qinchuan used, the box remained unyielding.

    Even when he used a divine artifact to chop at it, his efforts were thwarted by a mysterious force of prohibition, leaving no mark on the box.

    "Enough, I''ll keep it first and discuss later. Since it''s something even ancient Demon Race powerhouses cared a lot about, it must have a significant origin!"

    Muttering to himself, Qinchuan was about to put the jade box away.

    At that moment, he sensed another disturbance emanating from within the Dao Lotus space.

    "Hmm?"

    "What does this fellow want to do?"

    Just as Qinchuan was about to stow away the jade box, the divine corpse, which had been calm and still in the Dao Lotus space, suddenly took the initiative to tear through the Dao Lotus and emerge from the space.

    This headless ancient corpse that had run out from the wall of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb had found its head in the Dao Palace Tomb and had then fused with a heart of the Divine Race.

    Afterward, it laid quietly in the Dao Lotus space, no different from an ordinary dead body.

    Unexpectedly, it ran out again at this time.

    The ancient corpse snatched the jade box from Qinchuan''s hands.

    Afterward, it began performing a seal gesture, and its withered arm formed a complicated golden mark in the void.

    "This fellow? Could he possibly know the method to open this box?" Qinchuan''s pupils shrank as he thought.

    At the same time, he became even more curious about the origins of this divine corpse.

    Sure enough, as the golden mark was fully formed, the corpse''s dry hand shook slightly, and the golden mark was pressed into the box.

    "Hum!"

    The jade box, which he had failed to open using all sorts of methods, suddenly opened on its own, with the Immortal Mist enshrouding it, revealing its content.

    "Is this... a stone?!"

    As Qinchuan got a clear view of the item in the box, he couldn''t help but feel puzzled once more.

    Within this jade box, which looked mysterious and enigmatic, lay a completely ordinary-looking stone.

    This stone, although it appeared extremely strange, had no trace of spiritual power or Qi emanating from it; if it were thrown into a river, it would be indistinguishable from common stones.

    From afar, it seemed even less precious than the jade box it was inside.

    However.

    When he reached out to pick up the stone, he finally understood that this stone was anything but ordinary.

    "Primordial Stone! This is called a Primordial Stone!"

    At that moment, as his skin came into contact with the stone, the name unknowingly flashed across his mind.

    This was not due to someone whispering in secret, nor a powerful being guiding him from the shadows; it just suddenly appeared in his mind.

    "Primordial Stone, what is this thing?"

    Qinchuan pondered in his mind for a long time, certain he had never heard this name before.

    "Never mind that now. Since it''s an item of the Demon Race and has even drawn the attention of this unnamed divine corpse, it must have some use."

    In the end, Qinchuan stored both the Primordial Stone and the divine corpse within the Dao Lotus.

    Lastly, Qinchuan searched the bottom of the pond with one punch and did not find any other supreme treasures.

    As for the alluring demon corpse, although it was a Demon Race corpse, because it looked no different from a member of the Human Race, he ultimately decided against obtaining materials from her body.

    ...

    The Holy Pond.

    Five mysterious individuals wearing silver masks were collecting a mysterious kind of stone called Stellar Stone from the bottom of the Holy Pond.

    What were called Stellar Stones were actually fragments of stone twinkling with splendid light. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Their faces were each inlaid with red, golden, yellow, white, and green Divine Stones, corresponding to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

    "Third junior brother, how''s the progress!"

    The person with the silver mask inlaid with a golden Divine Stone spoke up at this moment.

    The third junior brother was the man wearing a yellow mask, holding a Bronze Vessel in his hands, from which divine radiance poured forth in waves.

    The Stellar Fragments they had collected were placed within it.

    "How strange, we are still one piece short!" The third junior brother shook his head, "We now have nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine pieces, one short of completing the task. But I''ve searched the entire Holy Pond, it''s completely empty now, with no Stellar Stones left."

    "Do you think, could there only be one hundred thousand Stellar Stones inside the Holy Pond?"

    Just then, a weak voice sounded as the girl with a mask inlaid with a cyan Divine Stone spoke up.

    "One hundred thousand pieces?" The second senior brother and the third junior brother frowned and whispered, "The master did not specify how many Stellar Stones were there, but he asked us to collect one hundred thousand. Could it really be such a coincidence?"

    Third junior brother continued, "Moreover, even if there were exactly one hundred thousand, we are still one piece short now, aren''t we?"

    It was at this moment that the man wearing a fiery red Divine Stone mask spoke, his voice deep, "No need to search anymore, let''s go!"

    The second, third, and fourth junior brothers were taken aback, not understanding, "Eldest senior brother, are we not looking for the last Divine Stone?"

    "I know where it is!" The eldest senior brother had already sprung to his feet, heading away from the Holy Pond.

    Leaving behind three puzzled people.

    "Um, senior brothers, the little sister might have made a mistake..."

    At this point, the younger junior sister timidly mentioned how Wu Xin Fairy had snatched a Stellar Stone from the center of the Holy Pond.

    Originally, she thought that the Holy Pond had an endless number of Stellar Stones, so Wu Xin Fairy taking one wouldn''t matter much.

    But now, it turned out to be precisely that one stolen by Wu Xin Fairy that prevented them from completing their task.

    ...

    The third junior brother put the Bronze Vessel into his space as he left the Holy Pond.

    Meanwhile, far at the exit of the Ancient Realm, Qinchuan had also left the deep pool, returning to the shore.

    "Eh... Why is the blood moon growing darker?"

    Just as Qinchuan returned to the surface, he keenly noticed this.

    The blood moon, originally hanging high in the sky of this Ancient Realm, had begun to grow dim.

    Although the change was extremely slight, it still caught Qinchuan''s attention.

    As the moonlight dimmed, not only did Qinchuan notice, more and more cultivators were also becoming aware of the anomaly.

    "Why is the moon in this world growing darker?"

    "Could it be that a calamity is about to descend again?"

    Some recalled the meteorites that fell for ten consecutive days when the Ancient Realm had just opened, and they couldn''t help but turn pale, with many cultivators already digging deep holes again, ready to hide from the disaster.

    But as time went on, the brightness of this blood moon eventually stopped at about half of its original brightness.

    Seeing that nothing unusual happened, many cultivators finally relaxed and came out from the depths of the earth.

    What the cultivators did not know, however,

    Was that as the blood moon in this Ancient Realm grew dimmer, in the Underworld on the other side of the Barrier,

    That blood moon suspended high in the sky was getting brighter and brighter.

    In the Underworld where there were originally blood, gold, and silver moons, all dim like faint soul lamps,

    The blood moon had suddenly brightened one day.

    Finally, on this day, the brightness of this blood moon reached its peak and completely stabilized.

    If Qinchuan had entered the Underworld at this time, he would have discovered,

    That while the blood moon in the Ancient Realm had become dim, the blood moon in the Underworld was now as bright as the original blood moon in the Ancient Realm had been.

 Chapter 726 - 726: Subduing the Ancient Ape

    At the end of the continuous mountain range.

    Wu Xin Fairy stood atop the mountain peak, her gaze fixed on this place, her thoughts extremely chaotic.

    Since emerging from the spring, she had been hiding here, watching for any movements in the waters.

    It wasn''t until she saw Qinchuan leap out of the water that her figure gradually faded into the void.

    "Consider yourself lucky to have survived!"

    Wu Xin Fairy thought to herself, but for some reason, she felt as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

    It seemed she didn''t wish for Qinchuan to die, although there were several items on him that she desired.

    She didn''t understand why she felt this way, why she didn''t pursue Qinchuan to the center of the spring to kill him.

    Even less did she understand what her purpose was in standing afar and watching.

    With the Succubus Remnant Soul dead and the Chi Hue dissipated, the surrounding pink mist also gradually vanished.

    By this time, the two ancient apes had also regained their senses.

    "Did you obtain the treasures beneath the spring?!"

    Shortly after Qinchuan surfaced, he heard a voice like thunder suddenly explode above him.

    The speaker was none other than one of the ancient apes.

    "That''s right, beneath the spring lies a Supreme Treasure that could make a Divine Emperor submit, and this young master has obtained it," Qinchuan said, sensing the hostility in the other''s tone, and deliberately provoking the two ancient apes with a sideways glance.

    "What''s the matter? You two splashy monkeys want to snatch the treasure?"

    "How dare you! An ant dares to speak to me in such a manner!"

    The ancient apes were naturally irascible. Qinchuan''s words further enflamed their fury.

    Moreover, the two apes indeed intended to snatch Qinchuan''s treasure. Using their outrage as a catalyst, they attacked simultaneously.

    The two apes reached out with their palms, sweeping towards him like massive boulders.

    The ancient apes were slow to advance in Spiritual Power and had difficulty refining Magic Artifacts.

    However, bolstered by Spiritual Power, their Physical Bodies were now akin to Magic Artifacts, whipping up towering waves of Qi in the void, a horrifying sight to behold.

    "Hah, Tianyuan Nation could use two Divine Beasts to protect the nation right now. Since you''re so oblivious, don''t blame this young master," Qinchuan said coldly, watching the gigantic palms sweeping his way.

    Tianyuan Nation, aiming to dominate over the Divine Land, was in need of more Great Emperor powerhouses. Since candidates were presenting themselves, he had no reason not to accept them.

    As he spoke, the Chi Yue Spear appeared in Qinchuan''s hand, flames and purple lightning clinging to the Long Spear as he swept it towards the two ancient apes.

    Initially, relying solely on his raw Physical Body strength, Qinchuan couldn''t kill the two ancient apes.

    But now that his Spiritual Power had recovered, he had a myriad of ways to suppress the apes.

    "Bang! Bang!"

    The Chi Yue Spear roared like a great dragon, sweeping across the sky and slamming into the chests of both ancient apes.

    The two apes could not withstand such terrifying force, and were sent flying sideways.

    Their massive bodies hurtled backward, breaking through several mountain ranges before collapsing onto the ground.

    Their chests were caved in, numerous ribs broken, skins split open, and blood streamed out¡ªtheir injuries were extremely severe.

    The ancient apes, as hard as copper and iron, failed to block a single blow from Qinchuan.

    Not only were the two ancient apes shocked, but the many Cultivators rushing toward the scene from afar also froze, causing an uproar.

    "That guy, he defeated two ancient apes with one spear thrust?!"

    At the same time, Qinchuan''s figure soared into the sky, stepping on one ancient ape, his eyes sparking like lightning, Long Spear pointed at one of the apes as he coldly commanded, "Submit to this young master, and your lives will be spared!"

    "Roar..."

    The two ancient apes struggled fiercely, their fists large as hills pounding on the ground with a thudding sound, stirring up dust and creating a sandstorm that engulfed the area.

    But the two ancient apes found that no matter how they struggled, Qinchuan''s foot was like a divine pillar suppressing heaven and earth, and they were unable to move it in the slightest.

    "We, the ancient ape race, fight the heavens and the earth, how can we submit to the human ants!" one of the ancient apes roared furiously.

    The violent roar spread far and wide, filled with rage and unwillingness, and even the cultivators in the distance could hear it clearly.

    "If that''s the case, then this young master can only use some other method!" Qinchuan said.

    With the two foreign ancient apes, Qinchuan had little patience. He retracted his long spear, folded his hands behind his back, and his aura began to climb, with the air around his body rapidly ascending.

    "Divine Soul Contract!"

    Qinchuan deployed it once again.

    This kind of contract was originally intended for fierce beasts that swore never to submit, and although these ancient apes were not fierce beasts but rather from a foreign race, Qinchuan felt justified in using it.

    Two golden beams of light shot out from between his eyebrows, instantly penetrating the souls of the two great apes.

    With the help of the Emperor Soul, the Divine Soul Contract was executed without a hitch and was successfully deployed on the first try. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You... you..."

    Qinchuan had cast the Divine Soul Contract so quickly that the two ancient apes had not even had time to react before they had completely fallen into enslavement to Qinchuan.

    As hatred for their new master emerged, the two apes instantly felt endless pain transmitting from their souls.

    Pain! Their souls felt as though they were about to explode.

    The two apes rolled incessantly on the ground, extreme agony deforming their faces, contorted together, with arms waving wildly and countless mountains shattered, boulders tumbling down and breaking apart.

    "The more you hate me, the more you want to kill me, the stronger this pain will become!" Qinchuan warned.

    "This young master advises you to obediently tuck away that hateful mindset of yours, now that you have become slaves!"

    Qinchuan shone brightly, his hair standing on end as if he were a Heavenly God overlooking the two apes rolling around on the ground.

    "Ah..."

    "Roar..."

    The two ancient apes leapt up, trying to charge at Qinchuan again to kill him.

    However, as their soul and spirit cracked within their sea of consciousness, waves of golden Contract Principles spilled out, and the apes plummeted from the sky, crashing to the ground.

    "Even in death, submission is impossible!" one ancient ape bellowed, unable to endure the pain.

    Suddenly, his aura grew more and more massive, as he sought to blow himself up.

    "Wish to die? It won''t be so easy!" Qinchuan scoffed relentlessly.

    As the ancient ape''s aura swelled, the next moment, a rift formed on his forehead, and the Contract Principles once again bound him.

    His expanding body deflated in an instant.

    At this point, if the two ancient apes wanted to die, they had to consult Qinchuan first.

    "Spare me! Master, spare my life, I submit!" one of the ancient apes finally began pleading for mercy.

    They couldn''t die nor could they defeat Qinchuan, so at last, one of the ancient apes began begging for mercy.

    "If there''s no defiance in your hearts, the pain in your soul will vanish, and if you truly submit, why would you need to ask this young master for forgiveness?" Qinchuan replied disdainfully.

    He had heard of the ancient apes'' unruly and indomitable nature, which made them difficult to tame.

    It was only upon seeing them now that he truly understood.

    The ancient ape cried out for submission and mercy, yet still rolled around in agony¡ªit''s uncertain if his heart was filled with thoughts of killing Qinchuan in vengeance.

    However, whether or not they truly submitted, the Divine Soul Contract would judge.

    The two ancient apes kept rolling in the mountains and forests, thrashing their feet and pounding their chests, shattering countless rocks.

    The wretched roars lasted for who knows how long, until the two ancient apes finally realized that submission was the only path left to them, and slowly they ceased their tumult.

    Whispering, the apes muttered, "Young Master, we are willing to submit!" Tormented by the pain in their souls, the apes ultimately completely cast aside the hatred in their hearts and expressed their willingness to submit.

    Naturally, their submission was not willing, but it was genuine.

 Chapter 727 - 727: A Storm is Brewing on the Tower

    ```

    Divine Realm.

    Heaven''s South.

    The Jiang Family was originally an ancient family in the Divine Realm. Although Heaven''s South Jiang Family was just one of its branches, the family elder, Jiang Yu, had taken root and established a base in Heaven''s South millions of years ago, growing and expanding ever since.

    Therefore, even as a branch, the Jiang Family of Heaven''s South was considered a major clan.

    Three years ago, Jiang Yan, the fifteenth son of the Jiang Family, perished in the Divine Wilderness Continent, and with him, dozens of Jiang Family disciples also fell.

    Afterwards, the Jiang Family found out through various means that the chief culprit who killed Jiang Yan was a cultivator named Qinchuan.

    However, on that day, the family elder was in seclusion, and the Divine Artifact that opened the portal to the Divine Realm was in a cooling period, so they temporarily shelved the matter.

    And because they suspected that Qinchuan had two precious Divine Beads in his possession, the Jiang Family even kept the matter hidden and did not publicize it.

    At the same time, the Jiang Family warned the disciples still in the Lower Realm, such as Jiang Bing, to be extremely cautious and not to act recklessly again.

    But what they never expected was that just as the three-year period was about to come to an end, and the Jiang Family could send their talented disciples to the Lower Realm to assassinate the cultivator known as Qinchuan,

    Jiang Bing, who was in the Lower Realm, and the more than ten disciples following him, perished once again.

    According to the messages transmitted back by Jiang Bing before, he had discovered Qinchuan''s whereabouts and wanted to join forces with others to enter Devil Mountain to suppress Qinchuan.

    After that, Jiang Bing''s spirit tablet shattered.

    Without a doubt, Jiang Bing''s death was inextricably linked to Qinchuan.

    On this day.

    Above the Jiang Family mansion, countless dark clouds gathered together, coalescing into a profound Heavenly Eye.

    Within the Heavenly Eye, it was immeasurably deep, as if connecting to an unfathomable universe. Lightning as thick as a water bucket flickered, emitting a series of loud sizzling noises, quite astonishing.

    This was a short-lived wormhole, a passage that could penetrate the Barrier and reach the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    At this point, a young man with a commanding presence was bidding farewell to the various elders of the clan, preparing to go to the Lower Realm.

    His name was Jiang Chen, and his Cultivation Level was only at the primary stage of Divine Being Realm, which was far from the higher Realm of Jiang Bing and Jiang Yan.

    But he was only a mere hundred years old now, while Jiang Yan and Jiang Bing were beings who had lived for over ten thousand years, the gap between them was clear at a glance.

    Moreover, Jiang Chen had once, in the Holy''s Realm, crossed two Great Ranks consecutively and slain a power in the Sublime Saint Realm. In the Divine Being Realm, he had records of slaying a Heavenly Divine Level powerhouse. He was, without a doubt, a genius in the Jiang Family.

    In the Lower Realm, Cultivation Level was suppressed, with the highest only being at the Great Emperor Realm, and it was then that the gap in talent became apparent. Sending Jiang Chen to the Lower Realm would be more effective than sending any of the elders.

    It was apparent that the Jiang Family was determined to take down Qinchuan by sending Jiang Chen to the Lower Realm.

    And at that moment, several dazzling lights approached from three different directions.

    "Jiang Chengfeng, what is the meaning of this? When our four families formed an alliance, we agreed to advance and retreat together. Now that the portal to the Divine Wilderness Continent is open, you didn''t even notify us,"

    said the first arrival, an elder controlling a sword from the east, with the appearance of a youthful man with white hair, immortal-like aura and a sage-like demeanor. Behind him followed a young man in white robes bearing a longsword, exuding sharpness from his entire being.

    His words had barely ended when a warrior dressed in battle attire with a Purple Golden Crown on his head tore through space, bringing along a junior to this place.

    His whole body exuded a lofty qi, his gaze sharp, surrounded by billowing Wind qi, pressing down on everyone.

    Finally, a Divine Light flashed by and a golden phoenix pulling a carriage arrived, emitting a sonorous and long cry.

    The carriage was crafted from White Jade, entwined with mystic ice qi, dazzling with Divine Rainbows, exuding an aura of luxurious mystery.

    A ravishing and enchanting barefoot woman gently stepped out, moving gracefully like a Lotus, as if an Immortal had descended to the mortal world, and at that moment, Heaven and Earth seemed to change color.

    "Oh dear, I knew when I woke up early this morning that distinguished guests were destined to come."

    ```

    "Who would have thought some unknown wind blew the three of you here!"

    Among these three, the one who traveled by sword control was called Ji Jian, an elder of the Ji Family. The man in black battle attire was named Liu You, the patriarch of the Liu Family, and the last woman was naturally the Jin Ling Saintess from the Jin Ling Holy Land.

    Seeing the arrival of the trio, Jiang Chengfeng immediately understood what scheme these fellows had in mind.

    Originally, the Ji, Jiang, Liu, and Jin Ling Holy Land formed an alliance, established the Divine Alliance, and opened the passage to the Lower Realm, pointing their swords at the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Three years ago, in one battle, the powerhouses from their three families had perished.

    As such, they were also waiting for the reopening of the passage, to go to the Lower Realm and slay Qinchuan.

    Initially, whether Jiang Chen acted alone or all four families struck together, it did not matter¡ªin the hearts of many Jiang Family elders and powerhouses, Qinchuan stood no chance against Jiang Chen.

    However, the crux of the issue was that Qinchuan had in his possession two Spiritual Pearls that everyone coveted.

    Now that these three families had joined in, apart from seeking vengeance, their intent to vie for the two Spiritual Pearls was especially obvious.

    Therefore, the Jiang Family did not inform the other three major clans when they opened the passage. Unexpectedly, these three clans came knocking today of their own accord.

    He pretended to be clueless and greeted them with a cheerful smile.

    "Such is the Jiang clan leader, still playing the fool at a time like this," Liu You said bluntly and coldly. "That Qinchuan, he killed sixteen of our Liu family sons, I must seek revenge on him!"

    "Exactly, three years ago on the Divine Wilderness Continent, my Ji Family also suffered heavy losses. We must annihilate this child," said Ji Jian, who was fairy-like and dignified, with his head raised high.

    Both of them had brought along a junior with them¡ªone was Ji Xuan, a genius from the Ji Family who had just broken through to the Divine Being Realm.

    The Liu Family brought along a genius of the Divine Being Realm as well, named Liu Fuyi.

    Only the Jin Ling Saintess had come alone.

    "Although my Jin Ling Holy Land lost only one person, she was the Holy Maiden of our Holy Land. I, the Saintess, have decided to take action personally, to suppress this child with my own hands," she declared.

    There were some resemblances between the Jin Ling Saintess and her sister, the Jin Ling Saintess; her eyes shone with a dim golden-yellow hue, her expression as cold as frost.

    "The Saintess has decided to take action herself?!"

    The elders and patriarchs of the three major families were all taken aback for a moment, looking curiously at the Jin Ling Saintess.

    But they soon understood¡ªsince the Jin Ling Saintess was the sister of the Jin Ling Saintess, and they had a deep sisterly bond, it was reasonable for her to seek revenge personally.

    If the three families had not approached them, the Jiang Family would have definitely let Jiang Chen go to the Lower Realm secretly by himself.

    Now that all three major families had shown up, the Jiang Family had no reason or excuse to prevent them from joining.

    After all, the four major families were still allies in name.

    Thus,

    Jiang Chen, Liu Fuyi, the Jin Ling Saintess, and Ji Xuan, four of the current era''s geniuses, joined together and stepped into the wormhole passage before them.

    ...

    Meanwhile, in the mysterious Immortal Burial Site.

    A young man burst forth from within, his eyes emitting cold and sinister light as he looked down upon the vast earth.

    "Good! Good! Good! How bold of you, Qinchuan, to dare to slay this prince! I shall make you pay with blood for blood!"

    His voice brimmed with hatred and venom.

    This person¡ª

    ¡ªwas none other than Mo Wentian, the mysterious figure from the Immortal Burial who had been decapitated by Qinchuan with a single spear thrust.

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 Chapter 728 - 728: Gu Yue

    ```

    Qinchuan made two ancient apes submit, a feat that even the cultivators rushing towards this place from a distance found compelling.

    Originally,

    some cultivators had contemplated taking advantage of Qinchuan, but now they had all abandoned such thoughts.

    Qinchuan had subdued the two ancient apes and learned their names as well.

    These two ancient apes were brothers; the elder was named Tian Jun, and the younger, Tian Xiao.

    From afar, a divine rainbow appeared, and several powerful individuals flew over swiftly.

    This group was none other than Gu Yue and others from the Flying Immortal Sect.

    Gu Si, trapped in the Bewitchment Formation, had been a source of great concern for everyone, but as the Bewitchment vanished, he eventually regained his senses.

    Fortunately, not many had dared to enter it, so for the most part, he was merely pit against the air in a battle of wits, and remained unharmed.

    Although it was unclear why the Bewitchment Formation in this area had disappeared, Gu Yue and the others roughly surmised that it had something significant to do with Qinchuan.

    In that case, Qinchuan had indirectly saved Gu Si.

    This caused Gu Yue to develop a bit of a favorable impression of Qinchuan.

    "Brother Qin truly has impressive methods!"

    Gu Yue''s voice rang out loud and clear.

    The group approached quickly, covering the distance in no time.

    Thereafter, Gu Yue clasped his fist in greeting: "I am Gu Yue from the Flying Immortal Sect. May I ask which sect Brother Qin hails from?"

    Seeing no malice from the group, Qinchuan gently shook his head: "I am unaffiliated with any sect."

    Qinchuan commanded many forces, yet he had never really claimed any particular sect as his own, so to say he was unaffiliated was not at all far-fetched.

    However, Gu Yue clearly misunderstood, evident from his visible start.

    "What? With such incredible divine skills, Brother Qin is actually a loose cultivator?"

    Gu Yue exclaimed, his heart stirring with tumult.

    "A genius, an absolute genius! Even in the Upper Realm, we would be reluctant to provoke ancient apes.

    Yet he, without the guidance of a famous master, managed to subdue the ancient apes, and did it with such ease.

    No, I must invite him to join our Flying Immortal lineage!"

    "Sort of!" Qin nodded, not wishing to waste more time here and began to take his leave.

    "Since Brother Qin is unaffiliated, Gu Yue dares to invite Brother Qin to join our Flying Immortal Sect lineage."

    Gu Yue clearly did not want to let go of such talent and eagerly followed behind Qinchuan, kindly extending an invitation.

    Drawing closer to Qinchuan, Gu Yue lowered his voice: "Let me share a secret with Brother Qin, we do not hail from the Divine Wilderness Continent, but from the Upper Realm!"

    Originally, he thought that bringing up the Divine Realm would astonish Qinchuan, who would look at him with admiration and even readily accept his invitation.

    However, unexpectedly, Qinchuan acted as if he had not heard and continued walking on his own.

    This left Gu Yue dumbfounded, not willing to give up, he continued to follow behind Qinchuan.

    "Our Flying Immortal Sect may have only risen in the Upper Realm a mere few hundred thousand years ago, but we already have a Divine Emperor presiding over the sect. We''re considered a dominant force.

    If a person of Brother Qin''s caliber were to join our Flying Immortal lineage, he would surely be favored by the ancestor, perhaps even taken as a direct disciple. Your future achievements would be boundless, and becoming a Divine Emperor is not out of the question!"

    Gu Yue''s voice was filled with enticement.

    Upon hearing this, Qinchuan suddenly paused in his steps.

    "There''s a chance!"

    ```

    Gu Yue''s heart quietly rejoiced.

    But the next moment, what Qinchuan said left him utterly astounded, "How has Gu Mo been lately?"

    "Ah?"

    Gu Yue was visibly shaken, looking into Qinchuan''s eyes with disbelief. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "You... you... you... how could you!"

    But his mind was sharp, and he quickly thought of a possibility, tentatively asking, "Do you know my ancestor?"

    Qinchuan nodded, saying nonchalantly, "I casually gave some pointers to this junior back in the day."

    "Hmm?"

    Initially, when he heard Qinchuan mention his ancestor Gu Mo, Gu Yue had already been considering whether Qinchuan might be a powerful being from the Upper Realm.

    But hearing him speak so, Gu Yue became skeptical.

    His ancestor from the Flying Immortal Sect, Gu Mo, who had lived for seven hundred thousand years, had become a Divine Emperor four hundred thousand years ago.

    "Given pointers to my ancestor? How could that be?"

    At this point, he rather thought Qinchuan was a cultivator from the Upper Realm who had unwittingly learned the name of the Flying Immortal Sect''s ancestor and was deliberately speaking this way to insult him.

    "Alas, this young master speaks the truth, why don''t you believe it yet?"

    Qinchuan watched the changes in Gu Yue''s expression, guessing the other''s thoughts without effort, and inwardly mused.

    The next moment, he scrutinized Gu Yue with his Innate Pupils and continued, "Your cultivation of Fei Xuan Decree has reached the minute precision stage; you haven''t made a bit of progress in thousands of years, right?"

    "Hmm?"

    Gu Yue, believing Qinchuan was mocking his Flying Immortal lineage, was about to erupt when he heard Qinchuan suddenly utter this, and he couldn''t help but be startled, "How do you know?"

    "Fei Xuan Decree is a top mental method of the Flying Immortal lineage, and people with different constitutions focus on different aspects during cultivation," Qinchuan explained as he walked. "Your ancestor had a Fire Spiritual Root constitution, emphasizing boldness and badao aura in his cultivation of Fei Xuan Decree.

    However, you possess a Water Spirit Root, so your cultivation process should not be too hasty; it must be calm and steady, firm and secure!"

    These words from Qinchuan left Gu Yue momentarily stunned.

    He knew the ancestor possessed a Fire Spiritual Root because he had personally seen the ancestor tens of thousands of years ago, but how could this man before him know?

    The thought that emerged in his heart was ludicrous, "Could it be that he truly did give pointers to the ancestor? No, even if he didn''t give pointers to the ancestor, he must indeed be a contemporary of the ancestor because the ancestor has not emerged from seclusion for the past two hundred thousand years, making it impossible for outsiders to have seen him and known about his Fire Spiritual Root!"

    With this in mind, as if moved by some demonic influence, Gu Yue asked, "Then how should I cultivate?"

    "While circulating the law decree, adjust the flow of spiritual energy so that the Tian Tong acupoint''s movement is tuned to the Divine Court Eye, and the Shang Qiu spiritual position is adjusted to the Great Sun acupoint position."

    Qinchuan named a series of veins in rapid succession.

    And indeed, these veins were exactly the locations through which the spiritual energy of Fei Xuan Decree would flow.

    Within the human body, there are a total of three thousand six hundred meridians and more than seventy-two thousand acupoints and spiritual eyes.

    The different trends of spiritual energy flow in various meridians and acupoints form distinct divine abilities and spells.

    The dozens of vein spiritual eyes that Qinchuan had mentioned all correspond to the acupoint positions where Fei Xuan Decree operates.

    Clearly, Qinchuan was not making wild guesses; he truly knew the method of Fei Xuan Decree''s spiritual energy circulation.

    "Could it be..."

    Gu Yue found himself in a quandary.

    He had difficulty discerning the authenticity of Qinchuan''s words; if Qinchuan was lying and he carelessly circulated the law decree, he would be safe should his luck hold, but if unlucky, at the least he could suffer from qi deviation, at worst he could perish on the spot.

    He naturally dared not attempt it rashly.

    The practice in the God Realm differs from that in the Mortal Realm; in the Mortal Rank, as the physical body and veins are not fully opened, all divine abilities circulate within a fixed number of spiritual eyes, which is why Qinchuan''s guidance to cultivators from the Divine Wilderness Continent up until now had raised no suspicions.

    But after reaching the God Realm, when the body''s veins and spiritual eyes are completely opened, divine ability law decrees can no longer be casually tested.

 Chapter 729 - 729: Silver Mask

    ```

    "I have already told you my method. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you. However, if you cultivate and operate it according to what I have said, you will be able to break through to the Furnace Fire Realm,"

    Qinchuan gave him a glance, then with a leap, he landed on the shoulder of the ancient ape and said, "Little Jun, let''s go!"

    Following that, the two apes carried Qinchuan away from the place with a rumbling sound.

    Gu Yue''s eyes sparkled with determination, wavering uncertainly.

    After a long while, he finally made up his mind.

    As he spoke, he sat down cross-legged and began to cautiously operate the Flying Profound Magic Decision.

    Elsewhere, the ancient ape crossed countless mountain ranges, quickly reuniting with Ji Huo''er and the others.

    "Wow, big brother, these two big guys are so majestic!"

    The group stood on the shoulder of the ancient ape, as if standing on flat ground. They didn''t feel any jolting as the ancient ape moved forward.

    An excellent mount indeed.

    "These two big guys have quite the background; they contain the bloodline of the Divine General Titan Giant Ape from ancient times," Qinchuan said with a smile.

    He had discovered this after he had subdued the two ancient apes.

    "Titan Giant Ape? Then, do these two big guys have some blood relationship with those two big guys we saw in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb that day?"

    Ji Huo''er reminisced; on that day in the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, the Netherworld Saintess was commanding a member of the Titan Ancestral Tribe, exuding an awe-inspiring presence that made her envy for a long time.

    And that big guy contained the bloodline of the Titan Giant Ape.

    "It''s not really much of a relationship," Qinchuan shook his head.

    "The ancient books record that the Divine General Titan Giant Ape fell during the great war among the four races, and its blood sprinkled across the whole world. Many cultivators of different races were affected, carrying the blood of the Titan Giant Ape," Qinchuan explained.

    "Although the divine bloodline is precious, the effects it can exhibit differ for different races. This ancient ape and the Titan Giant Ape belong to the Ape Clan. It has the bloodline of the Titan Giant Ape, which greatly enhances its own cultivation level and physical body."

    "I see!" Ji Huo''er nodded thoughtfully, as if she understood. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The group sat on the shoulders of the ancient ape, chatting and laughing as they headed for the exit of the Ancient Realm.

    "Huo''er, you have grown quite a bit taller in this period!" Qinchuan looked at Ji Huo''er curiously and said.

    Qinchuan clearly remembered.

    Before entering the Ancient Realm, Ji Huo''er was only as tall as his waist, a perfect image of a little loli.

    But just now, he suddenly discovered that Ji Huo''er had grown two inches taller, almost reaching his chest and even her chest had begun to slightly protrude, showing signs of development.

    However, given that Ji Huo''er and the others had been following him for several years, he had never seen Ji Huo''er grow taller, always maintaining a child-like figure.

    The fact that she had grown so much in just tens of days was evidently not very normal.

    "This¡­"

    Ji Huo''er was always forthright, but when it came to this topic, her face turned red as she became unusually embarrassed, stammering, "Well, after all, one has to grow up at some point¡­"

    "Don''t you know, young master?"

    Hearing Qinchuan''s question, Ling Xian''er was quite curious, her eyes sparkling, and she spoke softly.

    "Should I know?" Qinchuan shrugged and asked in return.

    He realized that he seemed to have established an image of omniscience in their minds. Although he did know quite a lot, Ji Huo''er''s growth had nothing to do with him.

    What he didn''t know was that Ji Huo''er''s growth in stature did have some connection with him.

    In fact, the Heavenly Fox Clan possessed a secret technique called Nine Heavens Jade Maiden''s Secret Art.

    This wasn''t a combat or cultivation technique but a spell for preserving eternal youth.

    Those of the Human Race with Heavenly Fox bloodline, after practicing such a secret technique, would maintain the same appearance and physical body as on the day they began their cultivation¡ªforever.

    However, there was one precondition: they must not entertain worldly passions, nor covet affection and desire.

    To put it simply, they could no longer fall in love with men.

    If they did, the secret technique would automatically become ineffective.

    ```

    Back when Huo''er was ten years old, she felt it was fun and started practicing this spell; even after thousands of years, she never stopped, and that''s why she kept the appearance of a ten-year-old.

    Today, as Ji Huo''er keeps growing taller, there is only one explanation.

    That is, she had been moved emotionally.

    Ling Xian''er thought back to the day when they were surrounded by Jiang Bing and others, and at the crucial moment, Qinchuan appeared, suppressing many cultivators.

    After that, Ji Huo''er''s height began to change.

    Initially,

    Ling Xian''er thought Qinchuan knew the reason behind it.

    After all, Qinchuan was well-informed about the secret of Thousand Fox Cave.

    Unexpectedly, Qinchuan didn''t know the reason and even brazenly asked about it.

    This couldn''t be blamed on Qinchuan.

    Qinchuan did indeed know a great deal about Thousand Fox Mountain, but he was solely focused on pursuing the limits of martial arts and breaking through the Heavenly Dao to return to the Immortal Burial Site.

    As for secret techniques that couldn''t improve his cultivation level, he never bothered to understand them.

    "Young Master, Huo''er she..."

    "Senior Sister!!"

    Ling Xian''er was about to explain when Ji Huo''er suddenly spoke up to stop her from continuing.

    Ling Xian''er gave Ji Huo''er a meaningful glance, eventually sighing deeply without going on.

    Their strange demeanor made Qinchuan feel even more baffled.

    "There must be something curious about this!"

    However, since Ji Huo''er was unwilling to speak, he did not press further.

    "Eh, there''s a disturbance up ahead!"

    The group noticed that to the west of the mountain range, brilliant divine lights soared into the sky, with Great Dao Rune Patterns surging and thunderous roars accompanying them.

    Clearly, another powerful being was engaged in battle.

    "It''s just in the direction of the Ancient Realm''s exit, let''s go and take a look!"

    Qinchuan and the others were planning to leave the Ancient Realm anyway, so they started toward that direction.

    "It''s that hateful woman!"

    Qinchuan hadn''t gotten close yet when he recognized that among those dazzling orbs of light, one was emitted by Wu Xin Fairy.

    As for the other party, he had never seen them before.

    "Hmph, no matter who is fighting that damned woman, I, Qinchuan, will definitely lend a hand!"

    Wu Xin Fairy''s sneak attack and cunning theft of the divine egg had left a deep grudge in his heart.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

    The giant body of an ancient ape hurdled across the ground, crossing over several high mountains with each leap.

    In no time, Qinchuan and the others arrived at the site of the dazzling divine explosions.

    But.

    When Qinchuan saw the group fighting with Wu Xin Fairy, he gasped in shock, his pupils shrinking to slits, and a towering wave churned in his heart.

    "It''s them!"

    In the void.

    Five strong individuals clad in long robes, their faces hidden behind silver masks inlaid with five-colored Divine Stones, were positioned in five directions, besieging Wu Xin Fairy.

    Those with the silver masks had a mysterious origin, with many incidents deeply connected to them.

    The disappearance of Heavenly Demon Forest, Ghost Race, and Divine Severing Cliff all had links with them.

    Qinchuan had been trying to track these people down, but to no avail.

    He never expected that today, he would encounter them with his own eyes in this place.

 Chapter 730 - 730: Negotiations

    "What is their purpose in coming here?!"

    Qinchuan did not act rashly, watching the battle from a distance. He opened his Innate Pupils, and at that moment, the power of causality also overflowed, attempting to probe the opponents.

    However, when his gaze fell upon the faces of those five individuals, suddenly, he saw the five Divine Stones on their foreheads each emitting a faint Five-Colored Divine Light.

    The Five-Colored Divine Light enveloped their bodies, obstructing the probing of the Innate Pupils, rendering him unable to discern the true nature of the five individuals.

    Immediately after, Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils felt as if struck by a vast surge of energy and involuntarily closed.

    "What, they aren''t even touched by causality?!"

    Unable to see the opponents'' origins, Qinchuan even discovered that there was not a single thread of causality entwined with those five individuals.

    This left him utterly shocked.

    In the life of a person, every action taken will inevitably influence the future.

    The deeds are the cause, the consequences are the effect.

    It is impossible for someone to be untainted by causality.

    Take this group of people, for instance; not long ago, they moved the Divine Severing Cliff¡ªthis itself is a massive cause and effect.

    It cannot be without manifestation.

    Even if those who moved the Divine Severing Cliff weren''t them, but belonged to the same faction, it still should be visible.

    Perceiving the arrival of Qinchuan''s group, the five mysterious individuals did not want to be too conspicuous and hastened their attack, striking more fiercely.

    Golden, fiery red, yellow, white, and blue Divine Lights of Five Colors wildly coursed through, working in coordination and forming an intense vortex.

    Rune colors of the five hues spun in the center, trapping the Wu Xin Fairy within the Great Formation.

    "Wu Xin, hand over the Stellar Fragment in your possession, and my five fellow disciples will let you leave unharmed, otherwise don''t blame us for being ruthless!"

    The five individuals had Wu Xin completely surrounded; the Wu Xin Fairy spouted a dazzling Essence Qi from her mouth, the Divine Qi around her body was resplendent, and a silvery Moon Wheel appeared above her head, weaving together an enormous Barrier.

    The Barrier blocked the oppressive Five-Colored vicious energies.

    Wu Xin Fairy, clad in Golden Armor, wielding a Long Spear, stood tall and divine, her Physical Body emitting a golden aura.

    "I''ve said it before, in the Ancient Realm, treasure belongs to the one who is capable of keeping it. Since I''ve obtained this Stellar Fragment, there''s no reason to contemplate handing it over."

    "Hmph, stubborn fool, since you''re bent on death, we''ll grant you your wish!"

    The male figure with the Fiery Red Divine Stone mask gave a cold snort, a glow flashed across his arms, and red Flames spewed from his palms, appearing in this world, intending to incinerate Wu Xin.

    The battle was extremely ferocious between them.

    Although Wu Xin was very strong now, she was being suppressed by the joint efforts of the five, unable to escape from this realm.

    "Hey, over there, lady thief, do you need help? Just return that Divine Egg to me, and I''ll lend you a hand, helping you out of this predicament!"

    Seeing Wu Xin Fairy in crisis and about to be completely suppressed by the opponents, Qinchuan, standing on the shoulder of an ancient ape, shouted from a distance. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Are your words true?"

    If this had been before, Qinchuan''s demand for the Divine Egg would have definitely been met with the four words: "In your dreams."

    Now, she actually began to question whether Qinchuan was telling the truth.

    "I, Qinchuan, always keep my word, what I say carries weight, and I never go back on it, as long as you hand over the Divine Egg..."

    Qinchuan was speaking freely, but before he could finish, Wu Xin Fairy interrupted.

    "Fine, I agree. After you help me slay these people, I will give you the Divine Egg!"

    She had always been calm, but now seemed somewhat anxious; it was evident she had been truly cornered.

    "Heh heh, Fairy, at a time like this, playing tricks isn''t nice."

    Although Wu Xin Fairy readily agreed, Qinchuan still didn''t rush in immediately, but instead spoke clearly.

    "I only said I would help you out of your current dilemma; I never mentioned suppressing these five individuals."

    ```

    Qinchuan had long been a clever guy, playing with words was a little trick he used to play hundreds of thousands of years ago, how could he be deceived by a female thief.

    Exposed by Qinchuan, the Wu Xin Fairy fell silent.

    The battle between the two sides grew more and more fierce, and Wu Xin Fairy was now in constant danger.

    "Fairy, if you won''t speak, I''ll take it as a refusal and I''ll be on my way!" Qinchuan shouted again.

    "Wait, I agree to your terms. As long as you help me get out of this predicament, I will return the divine egg to you," she finally relented as she saw Qinchuan truly about to leave.

    Qinchuan smiled slightly, holding his long spear, he rushed towards where the others were fiercely fighting.

    "Kind sir, do you really... intend to meddle in this affair?"

    Qinchuan''s conversation with Wu Xin Fairy was not concealed, and all five people heard it loud and clear as they saw Qinchuan moving over with his long spear.

    The second senior brother among the five spoke out clearly and loudly refused him.

    "I have no choice, taking money to end a calamity for others. Although this person is hateful, taking advantage of me to steal the divine egg, since she has already agreed to return it, I naturally have to fulfill my promise," Qinchuan reasoned.

    In fact, promises were just a pretext.

    Even without Wu Xin Fairy speaking up, upon seeing these five, Qinchuan would have gone forward to exchange pointers, and if possible, he would have even captured one of them to see their true nature.

    Now, he was simply taking the opportunity to squeeze Wu Xin Fairy a bit more.

    "Brother, I advise you to mind your own business. This is a grudge between us and Wu Xin Fairy. If you leave now, we can overlook this matter, but if..."

    The eldest brother with the Fiery Red Divine Stone spoke loudly, but before he could finish, Qinchuan''s long spear was already sweeping towards them, with a hundred zhang of fiery divine brilliance.

    The second senior brother with the Golden Divine Stone held his golden rod, fighting against the sky to intercept Qinchuan''s sweeping spear intent.

    "Boom!"

    The collision set off a huge noise that shook heaven and earth. Red flames and golden energy surged into the void, exploding with a terrifying brilliance that completely engulfed the area.

    In that encounter, the second senior brother was only slightly inferior, taking only a single step back.

    But now, he looked at Qinchuan in surprise.

    "It''s you..."

    He immediately whispered a few words to the eldest brother.

    After listening, the expression under the eldest brother''s mask changed continuously.

    However, he did not hesitate at all, waving his hand decisively, he spoke indifferently, "We''re leaving!"

    "What?"

    The third, fourth, and fifth senior brothers, who were still attacking Wu Xin Fairy, were taken aback, not understanding the reason.

    But seeing the eldest and second senior brothers tearing through the void, shooting towards the distance, they no longer hesitated, abandoning the Wu Xin Fairy, and quickly followed.

    The five figures disappeared into the void in an instant.

    "Eldest brother, second brother, why the sudden departure?"

    As the three caught up to the eldest and second senior brother, they asked curiously about the reason.

    "It was that person!" the second senior brother said gravely.

    "Which person, that person?" the youngest, Little Qing, had yet to catch on.

    "The person who spied on us from the River of Time that day!" the eldest brother spoke.

    "Ah? It''s... it''s him!"

    All three cried out in unison.

    Then Little Qing came to a realization: "No wonder the divine stone expelled Chaos Qi just now, it was him!"

    ```

 Chapter 731 - 731: Playing Dumb and Eating a Loss

    ```

    Qinchuan watched as the five individuals left, his heart filled with confusion.

    He did not pursue them.

    Because he knew that even if he gave chase, he would not be able to capture any one of the five individuals.

    Just now.

    The two sides had only made one move each.

    But in fact, that had been one of Qinchuan''s most powerful strikes.

    Moreover, Qinchuan wanted to ascertain the origins of these people, so he had struck with full force right from the start, and he had actually used the Emperor Soul, intending to capture the opponents in one fell swoop.

    The Divine Powers of both sides collided.

    Qinchuan had forced the other side to retreat a step.

    However, the long spear in Qinchuan''s hand transmitted a massive vibration, and the immense force returned, causing his palm to tingle with numbness.

    This indicated that the opponents'' Divine Power was not weak either.

    Most crucially.

    Qinchuan''s Emperor Soul had come into play, but at the critical moment, a faint golden aura overflowed from the body of the opponents, forming a light screen that enshrouded them.

    His Emperor Soul had actually failed to break through the opponents'' defense and had not succeeded in capturing them.

    "It''s because of those mysterious Divine Stones on their masks!"

    Qinchuan recalled.

    Under the suppressive operation of his Emperor Soul, it was the Divine Stone on the opponents'' masks that emitted golden energy, protecting their host.

    "These people... have quite the complicated background!"

    Suddenly, Qinchuan thought of another person.

    That day, on Divine Demon Island, while vying for the Spiritual Treasure in the Bronze Coffin, a robed powerhouse appeared within the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation.

    His robe also offered strong protection against the Soul.

    "Could it be that these people belong to the same group?"

    Qinchuan''s thoughts were calm as still water.

    Moreover, what made Qinchuan feel eerie was that during the brief encounter, it seemed as if the opponents had seen him before, or rather, they had seen his Emperor Soul!

    He clearly heard the opponents utter two words¡ª"It''s you!"

    But Qinchuan had racked his brains and was certain he had never seen these five people before.

    He certainly had had no dealings with them before, so there should be no chance of recognition.

    These mysterious individuals were like a fog enshrouding Qinchuan''s mind.

    In the end, unable to make sense of it, Qinchuan glanced at Wu Xin Fairy.

    "It seems that this female thief has some history with them."

    "Well, let it be, the boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge," he did not ask Wu Xin Fairy because he knew she would definitely not divulge any useful information.

    Qinchuan stopped thinking about this matter and then turned to stare at Wu Xin Fairy, saying leisurely, "Fairy, since this predicament has been resolved, isn''t it time for you to fulfill your promise?"

    "How did you manage to scare them away after only one round of exchanging blows when these people didn''t even use their full strength?"

    Wu Xin Fairy was also very surprised at this time.

    She had dealt a lot with the five individuals and knew some of their principles of conduct.

    They usually did not give up until they had achieved their goal.

    Moreover, the two had clearly only crossed paths once, and the second senior brother had only been at a slight disadvantage. If one more person were to join in, it was still uncertain who would win or lose. There was no need for the five of them to run away.

    "Hey, hey, hey, don''t think about wriggling out of this. Never mind whether I went all out or not, the final outcome is that the five of them left and your crisis at hand has been resolved," Qinchuan said, seeing through the other party''s ruse and interrupting her.

    He was determined to get that Divine Egg back.

    "Isn''t it just a Divine Egg? I''ve said I would give it to you, and I''ll keep my word, how could I lie to you?"

    ```

    Wu Xin Fairy stood proudly, her skin luminous as snow, and said coldly.

    "Continue!"

    As she spoke, she waved her jade hand and a silver, sparkling divine egg flew towards him.

    "The Divine Egg!"

    A light shone from Qinchuan''s eyes.

    This egg, a relic from ancient times, though long since devoid of the life force needed to spawn a new being, still contained a vast reserve of essence, and swallowing it could significantly enhance one''s spiritual power.

    "Hmm, why is it so light!"

    Qinchuan caught the divine egg with both hands, feeling how unusually light it was, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

    He lifted the divine egg above his head, and sure enough, saw that there was already a hole the size of a finger underneath it.

    Peering through the hole, he saw the inside of the divine egg was completely empty.

    Clearly, Wu Xin Fairy had already devoured the contents of the divine egg.

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but spit out blood.

    He suddenly felt like he''d been tricked.

    "You¡ªthis was on purpose!"

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    If Wu Xin Fairy had readily agreed to hand over the divine egg, he would have certainly suspected her of some deceit.

    But by quibbling over semantics, she had lulled Qinchuan into a false sense of security, making him believe he had found her weakness.

    Who could have imagined, despite all his calculations, he had still been outsmarted, and she had long since devoured the divine egg.

    All his scheming had netted him nothing but an empty shell.

    Having been outmaneuvered by Wu Xin Fairy not once but twice, Qinchuan felt extremely frustrated.

    His gaze swept toward Wu Xin Fairy, considering whether to seize the opportunity to rob her.

    He knew that she still possessed a spiritual pearl.

    "I have fulfilled my promise by giving you the divine egg, what else do you want?"

    Sensing the malintent in Qinchuan''s eyes, Wu Xin Fairy''s figure fluttered, distancing herself as she flew to a mountain peak and spoke indifferently.

    She exhaled a dazzling essence qi, which was clearly not yet fully digested from the divine egg she had earlier devoured.

    In the end, Qinchuan could only swallow this silent loss.

    "Are you interested in those five people?"

    Suddenly, Wu Xin Fairy changed the subject and mentioned the five individuals who had departed.

    "Do you know who they are?" Qinchuan raised his eyebrow, curiously asking.

    "I don''t know," Wu Xin Fairy shook her head, but then she promptly continued, "However, I do know where they will appear next!"

    "Really? Where?" Qinchuan''s eyes gleamed.

    The mysterious individuals behind the masks were concealing enormous secrets, and it was imperative that he uncover them.

    "If you wish to investigate the origins of these people, in one year''s time, come find me in Yuchu City on Western Gourd Continent."

    Wu Xin Fairy did not clarify further but said as much.

    Immediately after, she no longer lingered, employing her movement technique to speed toward the exit of the Ancient Realm, indicating she had also decided to leave this place.

    Watching Wu Xin Fairy''s departing figure, Qinchuan muttered, "After one year, Western Gourd Continent, Yuchu City." He felt he had a rough idea of the reason why.

    Three hundred miles from Yuchu City on Western Gourd Continent lay a mountain range that spanned the entire continent¡ªYuchu Mountains!

    Based on the actions of these individuals, it was quite possible that their next target was the Yuchu Mountains.

    "But... how does Wu Xin Fairy know that these individuals'' next target would be the Yuchu Mountains? And how does she know that they are going to act in one year''s time?"

    The Immortal Burial Site, Mo Wentian, Divine Severing Cliff, the spiritual pearls of the nine great secrets, people with silver masks, the Ghost Race, Wu Xin Fairy, the cataclysm from eighty thousand years ago, and the automatic restoration of the Heavenly Dao.

    All these events, seemingly unrelated, were being linked together by an invisible hand behind the scenes, weaving a complex and bewildering web.

    And now, he found himself at the very center of this vast web.

 Chapter 732 - 732: The Arrival of the Gods

    "Senior! Wait a moment!"

    Just as Qinchuan was about to leave, a familiar voice once again came from behind.

    Following that, several Divine Rainbows tore through the void, arriving in this world.

    "How about it, I haven''t deceived you, have I?" Qinchuan looked at the few people in front of him calmly, his demeanor light and breezy.

    The newcomers were none other than the Flying Immortal Sect''s Gu Yue and others, with Gu Yue''s spiritual energy surging around him, his aura majestic. It was obvious that his proficiency in Divine Skills had progressed from the Refined Micro Realm into the Furnace Fire Realm, his strength increasing manifold.

    "Many thanks for your guidance, senior. I was blind not to recognize Mount Tai earlier, I hope senior forgives me!"

    Gu Yue had been stuck at the threshold of the Refined Micro Realm for countless years, striving for a breakthrough into the Furnace Fire Realm but always falling short.

    After he followed Qinchuan''s advice, making slight modifications to his practice of the Spell, he succeeded in breaking through naturally and effortlessly.

    This realization made him instantly aware of the kind of existence he had encountered.

    "I merely gave you some pointers in consideration of the old ancestor of your Flying Immortal Sect, a trivial matter hardly worth mentioning."

    Seeing the respectful members of the Flying Immortal Sect, Qinchuan roughly guessed their intentions.

    Having witnessed Qinchuan''s exceptional abilities, a casual piece of advice had resulted in rapid progress in Gu Yue''s strength.

    If they could receive guidance from such a powerful figure, even just once, it would be immensely beneficial.

    Therefore, they all came seeking advice from Qinchuan.

    "Since you are all disciples of Flying Immortal Sect, I shall give you some pointers today."

    Qinchuan took the initiative to speak, which sent the hesitant disciples of the Flying Immortal Sect into ecstatic joy.

    Immediately, Qinchuan offered cultivation advice and corrections to the paths of Dao Magic for the more than ten people in front of him.

    Although there were no breakthroughs in their realms, there was rapid progress in their strength in a short period of time.

    "Thank you for the guidance, senior. We are deeply grateful!"

    The members of the Flying Immortal Sect bowed in gratitude once again.

    "By the way, senior, will you be participating in the Divine Assembly one year from now?"

    With their strength significantly improved and spirits uplifted, Gu Yue and the others asked with smiles on their faces.

    Getting advice from such a senior figure felt like being personally instructed by their own ancestor, and they were clearly not satisfied with just a single session.

    Thus, Gu Yue was already inquiring about Qinchuan''s next appearance.

    "The Divine Assembly? What''s that?" Qinchuan shook his head, as he had never heard of such an assembly before.

    "You do not know, senior?"

    Gu Yue was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "Could it be that senior has been in the Lower Realm for quite some time, not just recently descended?"

    "Indeed, I have been in seclusion in the Lower Realm for some time," Qinchuan replied nonchalantly.

    "I see, no wonder senior is unaware," Gu Yue said, relieved, and then proceeded to explain the Divine Assembly.

    "In fact, I don''t know much about the Divine Assembly either. It emerged a year ago when a mysterious force from the Upper Realm suddenly invited all major powers of the Upper Realm capable of descending to the Lower Realm to gather in Yuchu City of the Western Gourd Continent to discuss an important matter."

    "Western Gourd Continent, Yuchu City?" Qinchuan''s eyebrows rose.

    One year later, in Yuchu City of the Western Gourd Continent¡ªthat was exactly when and where he had arranged to meet the Wu Xin Fairy.

    "Is it coincidence? Or could there be a connection between the two?" sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At that moment, the young man named Gu Si who had been caught in the red twilight before also spoke up.

    "Indeed, it''s said to be about discussing a major issue concerning the safety of both the Upper and Lower Realms, and many great powers from the Upper Realm capable of descending will be coming."

    "Who released this news, and since it''s a discussion, there must be someone leading it, right?"

    Qinchuan asked curiously.

    "Not much information has come out at the moment, but according to the speculations of many powerful ancestors, it''s likely that Divine Court, Western Sect, Tianji Sect, and other super sects released the news together."

    A woman from the Flying Immortal Sect responded.

    Afterward, Qinchuan inquired about more details of the God''s arrival meeting, but the people from the Flying Immortal Sect didn''t know much either, and Qinchuan didn''t obtain any more information.

    In the end, Qinchuan said indifferently, "In that case, this young master of Yuchu City must indeed make a personal visit in a year''s time!"

    Upon hearing this, Gu Yue was quite delighted. Since Qinchuan would be present at the God''s arrival meeting, it meant there would be another opportunity to meet, and he could take the chance to ask for advice.

    After that, Gu Yue and his group bid farewell to Qinchuan and headed toward the center of the Ancient Realm.

    Qinchuan, not wishing to delay any longer, hurried towards the exit of the Ancient Realm.

    Upon emerging from the passageway,

    Qinchuan suddenly discovered that the endless ghostly and demonic fog that had once covered the skies above Fengdu City had now begun to dissipate.

    He remembered that the region around Devil Mountain, covering tens of thousands of miles, was once shrouded in ghost fog and demonic qi that blocked out all light.

    Now, through the hazy fog, he could actually see a gleam of light in the sky.

    Although the sun had not completely penetrated the ghost qi, it looked like a silver-white spirit lamp, much better compared to before.

    "Young Master, Young Master, are you there?"

    Just as Qinchuan stepped out of the Ancient Realm, he felt a vibration from the Sound Transmission Stone inside the Dao Lotus, with the voices of Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er coming through at the same time.

    Qinchuan, hearing the two voices, was immediately overjoyed.

    "Mm, little Hai, Qian''er, have you two completed the task I entrusted you with?"

    Initially, he had sent Chi Hai and Mei Qian''er to the Western Gourd Continent and the Northern Cold Continent respectively, to build Teleportation Formations. Now that they had sent a message, it surely meant that progress had been made.

    But.

    The next instant, a thunderous boom erupted from within the Sound Transmission Stone, like thunder from above the Nine Heavens, and a series of explosive noises that disturbed the heavens and earth followed.

    There was also the urgent cry for help from Chi Hai.

    "Young Master, Tianqing City is in danger, hurry..."

    Before he could finish his words, another violent explosion burst from the Sound Transmission Stone, and then the sound abruptly stopped, with no more movement.

    It seemed that Chi Hai was in the midst of a fierce battle, at a critical juncture.

    "This is bad!"

    Qinchuan''s heart skipped a beat, and a foreboding feeling arose.

    "Kaitian, quickly return to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land!"

    Qinchuan sensed the urgency and desperation in Chi Hai''s tone and immediately shouted.

    Li Kaitian, not knowing what had happened but seeing Qinchuan''s anxious expression, knew the situation was dire. With a wave of his sleeve, he tore open space, revealing a crack in the fabric of the dimension before everyone.

    Even a Great Emperor has limits to the distance he can travel by tearing through space; they couldn''t directly reach Yuchu City from their current location. They had to return to the Spirit Dragon Holy Land and use the Teleportation Formation there to get back.

    Li Kaitian continuously tore open space, and the group leaped through the void.

    Half a day later, the group emerged from the void crack, finally arriving at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    The hall above the Spirit Dragon Holy Land was now empty, already devoid of the teeming crowds from when he had left.

    "Young Master, you''ve finally returned!"

    Sensing the return of Qinchuan and the others, Ye Xuanji emerged from the void, his face filled with urgency. He had been waiting for Qinchuan here for a long time.

 Chapter 733 - 733: Fury

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    "What''s happened in Tianqing City?" Qinchuan''s expression was tense.

    "It''s the cultivators from the Upper Realm, the one leading them claims to be called Jiang Chen!" Ye Xuanji, who was at his side, explained quickly.

    "These few cultivators have already been in Tianqing City for three days, and their strength is astonishing. As soon as they arrived, one of them severely wounded Great Emperor Liu Zong with a single palm strike. They have declared that if you, young master, do not show yourself within three days, then they will annihilate the Tianyuan Nation.

    Elder Chi Hai tried contacting you through a Sound Transmission Stone, but there has been no response until now."

    Qinchuan''s expression grew icy. He understood the reason for this; the Sound Transmission Stones are used to communicate through the Heavenly Dao.

    Generally speaking, the Heavenly Dao is omnipresent, and most places can be reached and contacted through it.

    However, in some secret realms or ancient realms, or within arrays that isolate the aura of the Heavenly Dao, the Sound Transmission Stones lose their effectiveness.

    Since Qinchuan was in an ancient realm, it was naturally impossible for him to receive Chi Hai''s call for help.

    Ye Xuanji continued speaking.

    "The three-day deadline has already passed; a great battle must have taken place in Tianqing City by now.

    The strong members of the Burning Heaven Sect, Thousand Fox Mountain, and the nine sects and six gates of the three holy lands of the Heavenly Mountain Domain have already rushed to Tianqing City. The outcome of the battle is still unknown."

    Electric sparks shot out from Qinchuan''s eyes as frost covered his face.

    "The Jiang Family! It''s them again!"

    Then he turned to look at Li Kaitian, the two ancient apes, Er Rengu, Feng Hongyi, and others, and said coldly, "Go to Tianqing City immediately. They are targeting me; you just need to hold them off for a moment. I will be there shortly."

    "Yes!"

    They took their orders and hurried toward the Teleportation Array.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, lend me your strength!"

    Qinchuan, with the two women in tow, entered a secluded area within the Spirit Dragon Holy Land.

    Both knew what Qinchuan was planning. Their adversaries were from the Upper Realm, and he was ready to use his past life''s physical body.

    Qinchuan''s current physical strength had already improved significantly, and the battle in Tianqing City would not exceed the Mortal Realm; his body was more than capable of withstanding the backlash of the battle.

    However, leaving the body as a True Spirit is incredibly risky before reaching the God Realm, and they would need the aura of divinity to shield the Spiritual Platform.

    Before long, a seemingly more composed and steady Qinchuan walked out from the secret room, his aura billowing, eyes deep as the abyss, captivating the soul. Just one glance would unintentionally make one sink into it.

    Even Ye Xuanji couldn''t help shuddering.

    "Xuan Ji, activate the Heaven and Earth Array to protect the Spirit Dragon Holy Land. No one is permitted to enter the secret room!"

    "Yes!" Ye Xuanji bowed in response.

    Qinchuan''s finger flicked, tearing open the void, and he stepped in.

    ...

    Tianqing City, in the heart of the suburban central Teleportation Formation.

    With a dazzling flash of light, Qinchuan, who was radiating a scarlet blood aura, walked out from the Teleportation Formation.

    Rain poured down from the overcast skies, where clouds hung low, causing a feeling of oppressiveness and desolation in one''s heart.

    Looking in the distance, Tianqing City''s defensive Great Formation had been broken, and the city was reduced to ruins.

    The city walls, which stretched for dozens of miles, were destroyed, as if a longsword had horizontally sliced them through the center. The buildings within became rubble, and the heavy rain washed down, carrying a red liquid that flowed from within the city. It was rainwater mixed with blood, carrying an indescribable bleakness and ferocity.

    Emperors had battled fiercely here.

    The fact that the city had not been leveled to the ground was already due to Jiang Chen and the others, who were concerned about the Heavenly Dao''s detection and thus restrained their auras.

    In the city, countless cultivators lay dead, unable to escape in time and perishing from the aftermath.

    Only a fraction of the cultivators who hid deep beneath the earth''s surface had barely managed to save their lives.

    In the city''s center, the imperial palace had completely collapsed, with numerous descendants of the Li family meeting their end.

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    Not far from the royal palace once stood a colossal statue of Qinchuan.

    Now the statue had been beheaded, leaving only a truncated torso standing.

    This signified that Jiang Chen and the other three were resolute in their intention to kill Qinchuan.

    Within a hundred miles of Tianqing City, there was no presence of any mighty cultivators, indicating that both parties had presumably shifted the battlefield.

    The primary reason for this was that upon their initial arrival in the Lower Realm, Jiang Chen and his companions dared not massacre wantonly for fear of drawing the attention of the Heavenly Dao.

    Thus, when Chi Hai and the others led them towards the outskirts of the city, Jiang Chen and his companions did not resist too much.

    Otherwise, with the Great Emperor taking action, the entire city would have already been leveled to the ground.

    A blaze of anger burned in Qinchuan''s heart.

    "Jiang Chen, the Jiang Family! Very well, you have provoked this young master time and again!" Qinchuan''s expression was icy cold, his aura incredibly terrifying.

    "Young Master Qin, it''s Young Master Qin who has returned!"

    The cultivator who had narrowly escaped death from the ruins could not help but exclaim loudly upon seeing the overwhelming presence of Qinchuan.

    In just a few short years, Qinchuan had already established great prestige in Tianqing City, and there was no one who did not recognize or respect him.

    "Master of the Nation, you have finally returned. Tianqing City has suffered calamity; please, Master of the Nation, take action and eradicate these bandits!"

    More and more cultivators spotted Qinchuan, crying out loudly, weeping bitterly.

    It was apparent that Li Zhi and the others had spared no effort in promoting Qinchuan, and these cultivators had come to regard him as an omnipotent god protecting Tianqing City.

    Originally being from the old Tianyuan Nation, the people had deep sentiments for Tianyuan, and now with the city in ruins and loved ones lost, they were naturally grief-stricken.

    "Rest assured, everyone, I, Qin, will certainly strike down these aggressors with my own hands and avenge our grievances," Qinchuan said solemnly, his inner rage intensifying.

    Qinchuan followed the mighty auras of the many Great Emperors and pursued them into the distance.

    "Boom!"

    A lightning bolt appeared in the sky, like a silver dragon tearing through space, with violent fluctuations and staggering energy.

    That was the sign of powerful entities battling in the distance.

    Without a doubt, it was Jiang Chen and his companions.

    Qinchuan tore through the void, and in no time, he arrived at the battlefield.

    This place was now outside of Tianqing City''s boundaries, near the Great Wilderness three thousand miles away.

    In the midst of the battlefield, fierce combat was underway.

    On one side were Li Kaitian and others who had just arrived, and on the other side stood Jiang Chen.

    Although Jiang Chen was one of the four who had descended together, it was clear that one of them was more than sufficient to handle these ants.

    Jiang Chen''s strength was terrifying. Even with Li Kaitian and five others joining forces to besiege him, he was still overpowering them.

    Behind Li Kaitian and his group, several Great Emperors sat cross-legged, all bearing extremely serious wounds.

    Besides those who were still sitting, there were also several strong cultivators'' corpses strewn across the ground, marred by wounds, lifeless and breathless, having met their demise.

    The next moment, Qinchuan recognized a familiar figure among the many bodies.

    "Chi Hai!"

    Beyond Chi Hai, the Great Emperor Liu Zong of Xuanhuang Sect, Great Emperor Liu Ran, and Bai Yueru from Heavenly Sword Gate had all perished.

    His eyes immediately turned blood red, a nameless rage blazing in his heart, pushing him to the edge of eruption.

    "Damned bastards!!"

    Sensing another powerful entity intruding into the battlefield, Jiang Chen looked over and actually paused in the midst of battle.

    "Qinchuan! You finally dare to show yourself!"

 Chapter 734 - 734: 734

    "Qinchuan! You finally dare to show your face!"

    With a war spear in hand and his hair flying wildly, Jiang Chen exuded an imposing aura, filled with haughty arrogance and contempt.

    As a genius of the Jiang Family from the Upper Realm, he looked down upon others as if they were mere ants, and his arrival in the Lower Realm made him even more disdainful.

    A tremendous murderous intent emitted from Qinchuan''s body, a blood-red aura gushed forth, dyeing the entire sky.

    His eyes were bloodshot as he intently stared at the four people in the arena, "Good, very good. The Jiang Family, Ji Family, Liu Family, and one from the Jin Ling Saint Land!"

    Qinchuan had initially thought it was only the Jiang Family, but now that he saw these four talents, he suddenly realized that it was several forces from the Divine Alliance that had come knocking.

    In the past, after he wiped out the Divine Alliance, Feather Alliance, and the Rain People Clan, he had also been on guard for their possible revenge.

    But as the years passed without any movement from these people, he finally let his guard down.

    Unexpectedly, these people suddenly appeared while he was away in the Ancient Realm.

    "One day in the future, you will pay the price for your actions today!"

    Qinchuan pronounced each word, his voice icy cold, like that of a reaper from hell.

    Chi Hai, the son of Chi Tian, had watched the small creature that he had seen growing up since birth, fall just like that ten thousand years ago.

    He was truly enraged.

    The last one who had angered him was an assassin from the Shadow Hall, who had almost caused Qin Xiaoyu''s demise; not long after hearing about this, Chi Hai personally took action and uprooted the entire Shadow Hall.

    Qinchuan didn''t even have the chance to strike before Chi Hai had already taken the initiative to resolve it.

    Of all the Great Emperors, Chi Hai was the one Qinchuan trusted the most; the fact that he chose Chi Hai to protect his physical body from the battle at the sea island back in the days said it all.

    And now, Chi Hai had fallen by the hands of these four great powers.

    "I, Qinchuan, vow this day that before long, I will annihilate your four great family forces myself, and make you all perish in despair!"

    "Hmph, at the brink of death and still so full of big talk. Today, your soul shall be utterly destroyed," Liu Fuyi spoke, clad in a black robe. His face was cold and sharp like a blade, giving off a ruthless vibe, and his tone was cold and unemotional.

    "These ants dare to impede this divine son; sparing them has already been a great act of mercy," Ji Xuan''s divine sword trembled, emitting bursts of purple lightning.

    The Jin Ling Saintess walked barefoot, with two bells hanging on her ankles, chiming crisply with every step she took.

    "Qinchuan, my sister died at your hands. No matter what, you won''t leave this place alive today."

    "Enough talk, meet your death!" Ji Xuan shouted coldly, his longsword thrusting out, divine light surged, turning into a sky full of thunder and lightning, enveloping the surroundings with a powerful and overwhelming presence, like waves crashing in a storm.

    Among the four, the Jin Ling Saintess was the most eager to suppress Qinchuan, followed by him.

    One of his childhood sweethearts was among those the Ji Family lost that day.

    Over these years, he had been itching to skin Qinchuan alive.

    "Kill!"

    Jiang Chen, the Jin Ling Saintess, and Liu Fuyi also mobilized their Divine Artifacts and Divine Skills, releasing dazzling and splendid divine light, charging towards Qinchuan.

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    Li Kaitian, Mei Qian''er, and others had clashed with them, knowing well the exaggeration of the four''s strength, as several Great Emperor powerhouses had been counter-killed by them.

    They couldn''t help but raise their voices to warn him.

    "Today, I shall collect a bit of interest from the four of you first," Qinchuan said indifferently, rage surging through him, his hair standing on end, his eyes shooting out electric sparks.

    In his hand, the Chi Yue Spear crackled with thunder and fire, as if sensing its master''s fury, it let out a series of low dragon roars.

    Wielding the Chi Yue Spear, he shone intensely like a brilliant sun.

    "Long Spear, Annihilation!"

    At this moment, the spiritual energy of this realm surged, all converging towards Qinchuan''s long spear, transforming into countless runes, and in the high skies above, gathering into golden long spears.

    "Suppress!"

    With Qinchuan''s explosive shout, the sky full of long spears rained down from the heavens, covering the whole world like a curtain of spear rain, incredibly terrifying.

    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

    This was the ultimate move that contained Qinchuan''s supreme fury.

    The golden long spears exploded, blooming in the void like the dazzling burst of fireworks, stunning yet transient.

    "Bang, bang, bang, bang"

    Qinchuan''s Divine Skill was too strong and too fast, so strong that the four of them had no time to react.

    After four explosive sounds rang out in the arena, their physical bodies were already destroyed.

    "What?!"

    "How is this possible!"

    As the dust settled, the four True Spirits emerged in the void, looking at each other in shock and astonishment.

    "What happened? Are we dead?"

    Immediately after, the four True Spirits felt a powerful suction force, and in the next moment, their True Spirits were sucked into the palm of Qinchuan''s hand.

    Meanwhile, Li Kaitian, Mei Qian''er, and the others could only now clearly see the scene unfolding before them, and they erupted into an uproar.

    They knew Qinchuan was formidable, but they had also witnessed the methods of Jiang Chen and the other three.

    They had mobilized more than a dozen Great Emperors and several Quasi-Emperors, but only that Jiang Chen had acted on the opposite side, and their own had also suffered many casualties in succession.

    But now, Qinchuan had, with just a single move, wiped out the physical bodies of the four opponents and even captured their souls.

    "Young Master Qin''s strength is truly unfathomable!"

    "You... you... impossible, who are you, how could you possibly kill us in an instant!"

    Jiang Chen and the others were still in a dazed state.

    In the Upper Realm, each of them was an unprecedented genius who dominated their realms, with illustrious battle records, all capable of transcending ranks to fight against their betters.

    Yet now, in the Lower Realm, they''d been instantaneously slain by someone else in one move, something they all found difficult to accept.

    But in the next moment, the intense pain in their souls instantly sobered them.

    Flames erupted from Qinchuan''s hand; he was never merciful towards enemies, intending to let them die in extreme agony.

    "Ahh..."

    The flames immolated the True Spirits, incredibly painful.

    "Young Master, I did not act, it wasn''t I who killed these people, please let me go!"

    Liu Fuyi''s True Spirit was burning, his face completely deformed, as he couldn''t help but beg for mercy.

    He could feel Qinchuan''s anger, which was mostly due to the deaths of those few insignificant ones.

    But the key was, he hadn''t made a move at all. From the battle in Tianqing City to the suppression of Chi Hai and the others, it was solely Jiang Chen and Ji Xuan who had acted.

    "Where is the boldness from before? Too late for pleas now," Qinchuan didn''t care what they said, as he was now completely opposed to the four major families. The flames in his hand burned the True Spirits, causing the four to emit waves of piercing screams once again.

    Qinchuan, like a Purgatory Messenger, tormented their souls, and even those far away, such as Mei Qian''er and the others, felt a chill run through them.

    After a long time, the four souls were finally burned to nothing in the flames, completely annihilated.

    The four geniuses of the Upper Realm came with confidence, but in Qinchuan''s hands, they hadn''t even withstood a single move, meeting such a hasty end with the destruction of both body and soul.

    At the same time, in the Upper Realm, the life tablets of the four shattered simultaneously, alarming the four major families and the sacred grounds.

 Chapter 735 - 735: The Target

    The retaliation led by the Jiang Family, along with the Ji Family, Liu Family, and the Jin Ling Holy Ground, came swiftly and retreated just as quickly.

    However, the destruction and blow this caused to the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom were immense.

    In addition to the demise of the four Great Emperors such as Chi Hai and Liu Zong, the Burning Heaven Sect, Thousand Fox Mountain, Tianyuan Royal Family, and including the nine schools, six factions, and three holy grounds of the Nanchi Continent, more than a dozen Quasi-Emperor powerhouses fell in this battle.

    This was all due to the actions of Jiang Chen and Ji Xuan.

    The Jin Ling Goddess and Liu Fuyi hadn''t made their move yet, and if they had, the damage might have been even greater.

    Nonetheless, after the battle, Qinchuan''s prestige reached its peak once again.

    In just a few days, everyone in Tianqing City knew that several Upper Realm powerhouses set foot in the Lower Realm. Over a dozen Great Emperor powerhouses failed to stop them, but they were all suppressed by a single move from Qinchuan, the National Advisor.

    Countless cultivators, upon learning the location of Qinchuan''s mansion, went to the Qin Residence, hoping to meet Qinchuan.

    But they were intercepted early on by strong practitioners arranged by Li Zhi.

    In fact, Qinchuan was not in Tianqing City at the moment.

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    Thousand Fox Mountain, at the peak of a certain mountain.

    The night sky was tranquil, with stars studding the heavens and a gentle, chilly breeze blowing by.

    Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er sat shoulder to shoulder at the edge of a cliff.

    Qinchuan''s robes billowed, with the cold wind striking his face as if it were cut by a knife.

    Ji Huo''er wasn''t wearing her usual favorite fiery red spirit robe, instead, she wore plain clothes, gauzy fabric fluttering, resembling a desolate snow plum in bloom.

    Ji Huo''er hugged her arms tightly, curling up in one spot, appearing very forlorn and helpless.

    "Big brother, there''s a rumor in the Mortal World that when people die, they become stars in the sky. Is it true?"

    Qinchuan fell silent.

    Among those dozen Quasi-Emperor powerhouses who died in that great battle.

    There included Ji Huo''er''s and Ling Xian''er''s grandmother, the Sect Leader of Thousand Fox Mountain¡ªLing Yu''er.

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    But after receiving confirmation personally from Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er could no longer bear it. She collapsed, bursting into tears and fled.

    Ling Yu''er was their grandmother, and Ji Huo''er, who was raised by her grandmother since she was young, had profound feelings for Ling Yu''er and found it hard to accept the news.

    That day, when Qinchuan saw her running away silhouette, his heart was inexplicably moved.

    He knew that despite Ji Huo''er''s seemingly quirky and lively demeanor, in reality, she was a sentimental and sensitive person.

    "I know all this is nothing more than wishful thinking by the common folk of the Mortal World," Ji Huo''er whispered weakly to herself: "After death, everyone must go to the Land of Reincarnation to be reborn. And reincarnation is to completely sever the past, with no entanglement with the previous life."

    At this point, she suddenly became agitated, "Those bastards, they... they even destroyed grandmother''s True Spirit, now she can''t even enter the cycle of reincarnation!" Tears fell from Ji Huo''er''s eyes, full of sorrow.

    After a long while, Qinchuan finally sighed deeply.

    "Death is inevitable for everyone, this is an unchanging rule under the Heavenly Dao since ancient times."

    Ever since he witnessed the Immortal Path of Death in the Ancient Realm and saw countless corpses of gods, the once invincible beings like the Azure Dragon, the Undying Bird, and the Demon Charm dissipating in the torrents of history, his understanding of death deepened profoundly.

    Ji Huo''er looked up at the sky, murmuring to herself again.

    "Big brother, do you know that this place is called Stellar Observation Cliff, the highest point of Thousand Fox Mountain.

    When I was very young, grandmother used to bring me here to identify the stars in between her cultivation.

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    At that time, my grandma told me that the stars in the sky are cultivators who have turned into stars after they died," Ji Huo''er said with a wry smile.

    "Big brother, do you know? I almost believed it at the time!" Ji Huo''er said, smiling bitterly.

    "When I got a little older, grandma taught me how to cultivate. Cultivating the body was very difficult, so she would personally take me here to practice..."

    Ji Huo''er began to recount those beautiful memories from her childhood, and Qinchuan had a rare free night, quietly listening to Ji Huo''er''s narration.

    Suddenly, a chilling cold wind blew by, and Ji Huo''er shivered, suddenly extending her hands and tightly hugging Qinchuan''s arm, clinging to it as if afraid that Qinchuan would suddenly disappear.

    "Big brother, I''m so cold, I''m so scared!"

    "Huo''er, I..."

    Qinchuan had long noticed Ji Huo''er''s unusual behavior and understood her feelings.

    "Huo''er, I really love my wife, her name is Luo Ling''er."

    This sentence emerged in Qinchuan''s mind.

    But, in the end, he did not say it.

    Ji Huo''er was too sentimental. Previously in Mount Sumeru, she had not wanted to kill those who had tried to rob her.

    Now, having just lost a loved one, she could not endure another big blow.

    "Big brother, it''s getting late. I''m going to go back to my room to rest, you should also go back early," Ji Huo''er said after sensing the conflict and voice in Qinchuan''s heart as she took a deep breath and returned to her usual tone.

    She understood moderation and did not continue to entangle Qinchuan.

    As Ji Huo''er''s figure grew farther and farther away, Qinchuan ultimately called out to her.

    "Huo''er, do you believe in resurrection from death?"

    "Resurrection? How is that possible? Grandma''s true spirit was destroyed, and her soul has already entered the Immortal Burial Site!" Ji Huo''er turned her head, asking in confusion.

    "You know I have a previous life''s physical body, but you don''t know yet how this physical body from my previous life came into being. Today, I will tell you some secrets!"

    Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed unconsciously in Ji Huo''er''s eyes.

    Qinchuan started to narrate the past.

    He talked about how he met Luo Ling''er a million years ago, how she was killed, and how he went to heaven and earth searching for a way to resurrect her, how he found the Nine Revolutions Method, and Qinchuan narrated everything one by one.

    Finally, Qinchuan spoke of the elusive Immortal Path and the path of death he had witnessed with his own eyes.

    Ji Huo''er listened intently, becoming more and more excited towards the end.

    "Big brother, are you saying there''s a chance for Sister Ling''er to be resurrected? Then doesn''t that mean grandma might also..." Ji Huo''er''s eyes suddenly lit up, her expressive eyes shimmering with excitement as she looked at Qinchuan.

    "Yes, Sect Leader Ling Yu''er has a chance to be resurrected. The day I resurrect Ling''er, I will certainly rescue Sect Leader Yu''er as well. I believe that day will not be too far off; you will see your grandma again very soon!" Qinchuan said firmly.

    In Qinchuan''s plans, not just Ling Yu''er, but including Chi Hai and everyone he had followed, loved, and befriended in these nine cycles of reincarnation, he would rescue them all at that time.

    "Big brother, I, I!"

    Ji Huo''er suddenly overwhelmed by a mix of joy and sorrow, found herself at a loss for words and was about to kneel.

    A stream of spiritual energy flowed from Qinchuan''s hand, supporting her and preventing her from kneeling.

    "It''s late, go back now."

    "Thank you, big brother!" Ji Huo''er did not kneel in the end but left with a bow, and the gloom and pain on her face were swept away, replaced by hope and excitement.

    Her life suddenly had a new goal again, which was to follow by Qinchuan''s side until stepping onto that legendary Immortal Path.

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 Chapter 736 - 736 Green Lotus Jade Marrow

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    Returning to Tianqing City from Thousand Fox Mountain, Qinchuan began pondering how to strengthen the city''s defensive fortifications.

    Tianqing City was different from places like Spirit Dragon Holy Land, Burning Heaven Sect, and Thousand Fox Mountain, among other Sect Families.

    These cultivation forces were established amidst steep mountains and rugged terrain, with Earth Veins and Spiritual Energy beneath them to rely on.

    Moreover, the territory of Sect Forces was not large, making it easier to deploy Arrays and Mountain Protection Arrays. Even the largest Spirit Dragon Holy Land was covered by a Mountain Protection Formation that was only about one percent the size of present-day Tianqing City.

    Furthermore, as Tianyuan Nation''s influence expanded, the boundaries of Tianqing City had been growing, now even stretching into the Heavenly Demon Forest.

    Qinchuan wanted to set up a protective Array for the entire city area in this open terrain, which was no easy task, and the most critical issue was that he did not have enough Heavenly Treasures Materials and Crystal Stones on hand.

    In the end, after much contemplation, Qinchuan''s only option was to set his sights on the green Array Plate in the Dao Lotus space.

    With a thought, Qinchuan took out a bright and dazzling Array Plate from his Storage Space.

    One of the twelve Formation Plates of the Green Lotus Divine Emperor. This was what he had seized from the Storage Space of the mysterious figure in black robes, by using means during the Heaven-Sealing Great Formation.

    Through investigation, Qinchuan learned that this was the Zhonghua Formation Plate among the twelve, mainly for defense with secondary offensive capabilities.

    The Green Lotus Divine Emperor, an existence who broke through the limits of lifespan, lived for three million years and was an exceedingly mysterious and powerful being throughout the history of the Human Race.

    He lived for an age far exceeding Qinchuan''s nine lifecycles of reincarnations.

    The twelve Formation Plates he left behind, each one was incredibly precious, enough to cause a stir even in the Upper Realm. Initially, Qinchuan had not planned to use them in the Lower Realm.

    But now, with Upper Realm beings frequently descending to the Lower Realm and powerful individuals emerging ceaselessly, and with his complete opposition to families like the Jiang Family and the three other great families, it was inevitable that people from these great forces might come knocking again one day.

    Tianqing City desperately needed a powerful protective Array.

    "However, even if I want to use the Zhonghua Formation Plate of the Green Lotus, I need a key item¡ªGreen Lotus Jade Marrow to activate it," Qinchuan thought to himself.

    "Fortunately, although Green Lotus Jade Marrow is rare, there have been records of its appearance in Divine Wilderness Continent before."

    Immediately, Qinchuan summoned individuals from the Imperial Family such as Li Zhi, Exquisite Pavilion''s Yu Hudie and Yu Qilin, Mei Qian''er, as well as other Great Emperors and Quasi-Emperors, asking them to use their methods and energy to inquire about the whereabouts of the Green Lotus Jade Marrow in the entire Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Knowing that the object of the search was to consolidate the defenses of Tianqing City and understanding its importance, everyone took their orders and left. In no time, Great Emperors delved into the Four Great Continents, searching for the whereabouts of the Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    Qinchuan himself was not idle either.

    The Green Lotus Jade Marrow was only the most crucial primer for activation, but before then, he also needed to integrate the Formation Plate with the Spirit Vein of the land.

    He strived to ensure that the area covered by the Formation Plate was sufficiently wide and large.

    This process was extremely cumbersome and tedious. Qinchuan went deep underground to discern the direction of the Spirit Veins and then planted markers.

    It was not until he had located 3,600 converging points of Spiritual Energy that he finally completed the task.

    This process took him a full month.

    A month later, he finally integrated the Formation Plate with Tianqing City.

    Everything was ready except for the Green Lotus Jade Marrow needed to activate the Formation.

    Searching for Heavenly Treasures Materials depended on opportunity and luck, something Qinchuan could not help with anymore.

    In the following time, he secluded himself in the Qin Residence of Tianqing City, living a leisurely life, while waiting for news of the Green Lotus Jade Marrow, and occasionally giving guidance on cultivation to cultivators such as Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, Ye Xuanji, and Ye Shiyi.

    ```

    With Qinchuan''s guidance and advice, the cultivation levels of the several individuals made rapid progress.

    Especially Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, who had fully merged with the Netherworld Strange Fire during this period, were now able to conjure a wisp of Strange Fire.

    This Strange Fire had great uses, whether in alchemy or against enemies.

    Especially since the two were unable to operate magic artifacts, it could make up for some of their weaknesses in combat.

    However, to use the Netherworld Strange Fire as a defense against enemies, just a strand of fire was far from enough.

    One day, Qinchuan felt a premonition that his Great Saint Realm Early Stage cultivation level was about to break through. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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    The Upper Realm.

    The Jiang Family Mansion.

    "Ladies and gentlemen, this passage can only be sustained for two months. If we don''t make a decision soon, the passage will close. If this continues, we will have to wait another three years!"

    Jiang Yu, the clan leader of the Jiang Family, looked at the three individuals before him and said with displeasure.

    In front of him, two were familiar faces, the saintly Ji Jian and the stern, black-robed Liu You.

    The last one was a seductive middle-aged woman with a certain charm about her. She was the Holy Master of the Golden Spirit Sanctum.

    More than a month earlier, their four families had dispatched four talented powerhouses to the Lower Realm to assassinate a cultivator named Qinchuan.

    But unexpectedly, no more than ten days after Jiang Chen and the others descended to the Lower Realm, their soul tablets cracked apart.

    There was no doubt that they had all fallen at the hands of Qinchuan.

    Originally, the cultivators from the major powers had suffered many losses in the Lower Realm three years ago, which had already caused some complaints from the elders of the four great powers.

    Now, with the more promising geniuses from within their ranks perishing, the strong within their clans were furious, and some elders were dissatisfied with the decision to send the clan''s geniuses to the Lower Realm.

    Thus, these four gathered together, endlessly debating whether to send more people to the Lower Realm.

    "Ji Xuan ranked tenth in talent within our Ji Family. Now that he has perished in the Lower Realm, I''ve already been blamed by the other branch elders in the clan. If I let other talented powerhouses descend and something happens, I cannot bear this responsibility," Ji Jian said gravely, completely lacking his previous confidence.

    "I feel the same. Liu Fuyi was highly valued in our Liu Family. Since his death, the lineage of Fuyi has approached me several times demanding an explanation," Liu You added with disdain. "These people pushed their own geniuses to descend to the Lower Realm to grab a share of the Spiritual Treasure, but now that trouble has come, they all come to me for trouble!"

    Ji Jian nodded in agreement, then continued, "According to the wishes of the elders and patriarchs in the clan, we should first investigate Qinchuan''s background and origins, and take action when he appears in the Upper Realm. It''s not too late then."

    Clearly, these large families did not operate under a single command; the various great elders also had significant say.

    Jiang Yu knew everyone was thinking this way. With Jiang Chen, Ji Xuan, and the others perishing in such a short period, it showed the other party was not easy to provoke.

    If they sent more strong individuals, it could result in greater losses.

    Of course, the main reason was that the supporting branches of those geniuses disagreed with continuing to descend to the Lower Realm for revenge.

    "So, are we to simply watch that boy roam freely in the Lower Realm without impediment? If he doesn''t ascend for a thousand years, are we to wait for him for one thousand years? What if he never ascends for ten thousand years, do we wait ten thousand years? What if he chooses to stay in the Divine Wilderness Continent for his entire life?"

    Just when the three were at a loss, a soul-stirring voice suddenly rang out.

    "I happen to have a magic artifact that can suppress this lad."

 Chapter 737 - 737: Iceflame City

    "Oh?"

    Ji Jian and the other two looked curiously at the Jin Ling Saintess.

    The Jin Ling Saintess, enchanting and seductive with her revealing figure, didn''t beat around the bush, "Have you ever heard of the Heaven Warding Pill?"

    "What, the Heaven Warding Pill? You have such a treasure?"

    Whether it was Ji Jian, Liu You, or Jiang Yu, each was a dominant force in their own right; naturally, they had heard of the Heaven Warding Pill.

    The three looked at the Jin Ling Saintess in astonishment, speaking in unison.

    As its name implied, the Heaven Warding Pill, upon consumption, could temporarily sever one''s connection with the Heavenly Dao, rendering oneself undetectable by it.

    The Heavenly Dao is all-encompassing, yet it has its flaws; some ancient cultivators discovered this weakness and thus developed the Heaven Warding Pill.

    But the Heaven Warding Pill was extremely rare; the three of them had only heard of it, never having seen it with their own eyes.

    "Indeed, this is a low-level Heaven Warding Pill, capable of shielding an early-stage Divine Being from the Heavenly Dao for the duration of an hour," declared the Jin Ling Saintess with her head held high.

    "Early stage Divine Being, one hour, that''s more than enough!" The three swallowed hard, their eyes shining with a fierce light.

    "Since that boy is the enemy of our four families, we cannot send forces from just one family to the Lower Realm. It must be a joint effort from all four families," continued the three powerful beings, wary that the Jin Ling Saintess might want to monopolize the Spiritual Pearl.

    "Naturally."

    The Jin Ling Saintess nodded in agreement, without refusal.

    In fact, she had no desire to involve the Jiang, Ji, and Liu families at all. If she could send someone to the Lower Realm alone to assassinate Qinchuan, obtaining the two Spiritual Pearls would be a piece of cake.

    Regrettably, she did not possess a Magical Treasure capable of traveling to the Lower Realm.

    Despite the increasing number of people from the Lower Realm in the Divine Wilderness Continent, the Upper Realm''s vast territory meant that such individuals were still few and far between.

    In the Tian''s southern region, only the Jiang Family possessed a Divine Artifact that could penetrate the Barrier to the Lower Realm.

    So, she still had to rely on the Jiang Family''s passage to the Lower Realm.

    "This passage can be maintained for two months, and now more than ten days remain. Hence, let''s return to our Sect and clan first, and after five days, each of us will bring one Cultivator, ready to go to the Lower Realm," said Jiang Yu.

    "Agreed!"

    All present unanimously consented, thereby finalizing the plan.

    ...

    Qinchuan was unaware that the four major powers of the Upper Realm were already plotting to use the precious Heaven Warding Pill specifically to deal with him.

    At the moment, he was safely making a breakthrough in the Secret Room.

    With a series of events unfolding, Qinchuan felt an increasing urgency to improve his Realm.

    His Soul was now exceedingly powerful, but without a corresponding Spiritual Power Body to sustain it, he often found it difficult to act freely.

    After reflecting in his heart, he had been in secluded cultivation in the Secret Room.

    In the past few days, the entire Tianqing City could only sense a chaotic aura of the Dao in the sky above, as colorful rays of light continuously burst forth from the city center, dyeing the entire city with splendid colors, a truly beautiful sight.

    They understood that this was a phenomenon produced by some important figure making a breakthrough.

    However, such phenomena usually occurred only for a brief moment during a breakthrough; it was rare to see them multiple days in a row.

    Eventually, some powerful beings standing atop high buildings discovered that these phenomena emanated from the Qin Residence.

    "It turns out that the National Teacher has made another breakthrough!"

    The cultivators, who had been feeling somewhat puzzled, suddenly understood everything, and it all made perfect sense.

    Now, in their eyes, Qinchuan was a figure on par with a Great Emperor. Even if he ascended to the heavens in broad daylight today, no one would find it strange.

    ...

    "What do you think, how does the National Teacher''s strength compare to that of a few ordinary Great Emperors now?"

    Although the Exquisite Pavilion was now wholeheartedly supporting the Tianyuan Royal Family and no longer sold intelligence, as a mortal tavern, its business was booming, with people coming and going.

    Even due to Tianyuan''s development and expansion, the main pavilion of Exquisite Pavilion in Tianqing City had become the most bustling tavern and market place.

    Although it suffered an attack from a Divine Realm powerhouse more than a month ago, Tianqing City and Exquisite Pavilion quickly recovered.

    Cultivators who came and went stopped here to talk and debate.

    Of course, the content of their conversations was mostly about Qinchuan, the National Teacher.

    "In my opinion, the National Teacher is about to break through the shackles of a Great Emperor and ascend to the Divine Realm," said a cultivator, as he clinked glasses and spoke loudly.

    "Brother Nian speaks wisely. Not only has the National Teacher unified the entire Dongju Continent under our Tianyuan lineage, but he has even extended our territory to overseas lands. Truly, it is a blessing for Tianqing City and a fortune for Tianyuan Nation!"

    Another cultivator accompanying him agreed heartily, his neck thick with enthusiasm.

    "Old Mo, are they really talking about that Qinchuan we met that day?" S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In one corner of the Exquisite Pavilion sat a white-dressed girl. She was clad in a white robe, her aura ethereal, surrounded by a misty atmosphere that flowed gracefully, giving her an air of refined otherworldliness.

    To her sides sat two inconspicuous, elderly men in green robes, devoid of any aura.

    The three were plain and ordinary, but if a powerful being arrived, they would discover that the trio''s aura was quite extraordinary, with the two old servants having hidden their Emperor Realm presence.

    The white-dressed girl had reached the late stage of the Great Saint, and was only a step away from achieving the Supreme Saint.

    However, she appeared to be in her early twenties. A Great Saint in her early twenties...such talent was truly terrifying.

    "This humble servant is not sure either," replied the strong man called Old Mo, shaking his head. Soon after, he added, "However, looking at the central statue in the city, it really does look identical."

    "And at that time, he made friends with Li Zhi. Now Li Zhi has become the emperor of Tianyuan Nation. It''s very likely he''s the same Qinchuan we met that day."

    "I still don''t think it''s him. When I saw him back then, although his Dao Magic was profound, he was still beneath me in realm. I''ve made rapid progress in my cultivation over the last few years, advancing by leaps and bounds even in the Upper Realm. But even now, I haven''t reached the Supreme Saint.

    How could Qinchuan suddenly be able to slay an Emperor Level powerhouse?"

    The white-dressed girl still didn''t believe it. She couldn''t fathom how a cultivator from the Meridian Opening Realm could grow into someone capable of slaying an Emperor Level existence in just a few short years.

    The three of them didn''t speak very loudly, but they didn''t shield their voices from the others, either. Among those present, there were cultivators with profound cultivation levels who heard the doubt expressed about Qinchuan. Instantly, countless cultivators turned their heads to look in their direction.

    "Young lady, how dare you doubt the National Teacher?" a middle-aged cultivator said sternly.

    Many other cultivators stared at the trio with intense gazes. Had it not been for the prohibition against fighting in the Exquisite Pavilion, they might have already thrown the three out.

    Just as the crowd grew indignant, someone suddenly recognized the white-dressed girl.

    "Bai Ruoxi! You''re Bai Ruoxi!"

    An abrupt voice suddenly rang out, exclaiming in shock.

    "Bai Ruoxi? What Bai Ruoxi?" the crowd murmured in confusion.

    But after that reminder, more and more cultivators began to remember: "I recall now, a few years ago, this fairy taught the Dao Magic in Tianqing City!"

    It turned out...

    This white-dressed fairy was Bai Ruoxi, who had once taught Dao Magic in Tianqing City and had a brief encounter with Qinchuan.

 Chapter 738 - 738: White Immortal

    With the recognition by the crowd ensuing one after another.

    More and more people began to recall the famed "Bai fairy."

    A few years ago, there indeed was such a fairy, who spread Daoist teachings in the four ancient kingdoms of Dongju Continent, who became extremely famous within just two years.

    But after her last sermon on Dao Magic in Tianqing City, Bai Ruoxi, the fairy, disappeared without a trace and was never seen again.

    Furthermore, as Qinchuan rose rapidly in these years, with unceasing rumors about him, the sermons of the Bai fairy were impressive but paled in comparison to Qinchuan''s deeds, and soon not many people mentioned her.

    This cultivator had the fortune to participate in a Dao teaching event in a small courtyard a few years ago, and that''s how he recognized the Bai fairy.

    As more and more people recognized her, many cultivators began to surge forward, wishing to hear the fairy''s teachings once again.

    "Let''s go," Bai Ruoxi shook her head, they had other important matters to attend to in Tianqing City and did not wish to delay any further.

    The two old servants exchanged a glance, tore through the void, and the three stepped into it.

    "Emperor... Emperor... Emperor Realm strength!"

    Breaking through space, they were indeed cultivators of the Emperor Realm.

    Even though they often compared Qinchuan with those of Emperor Realm strength, it was their first time truly seeing such a Realm, and they couldn''t help but inhale sharply in awe.

    After leaving the Exquisite Pavilion, Bai Ruoxi and her party headed straight towards the Qin Residence.

    As the three of them walked, it was as if they were traversing the river of time. With each step, the void around them rippled, sending ripples dispersing in all directions.

    "Who goes there?"

    As they got close to the Qin Residence, a light shout was heard, and soon after, Ye Xuanji soared into the sky to confront them.

    "Hmm... you are that saint from back then!"

    "So fast, to have reached the Sublime Saint Realm already!"

    The two Quasi-Emperor elders, upon seeing Ye Xuanji, recognized him, feeling a burst of surprise in their hearts.

    "It''s you!"

    Ye Xuanji certainly remembered Bai Ruoxi.

    She was someone he had met when he first submitted to Qinchuan and left his sect to see Qinchuan demonstrate his abilities in Tianqing City.

    "Miss Bai, long time no see!" For such an acquaintance, whom he couldn''t quite consider an old friend, Ye Xuanji dropped his guard slightly and greeted her with a cupped-hand salute.

    "Senior Xuan Ji, hello!"

    Bai Ruoxi also returned the greeting, speaking gracefully.

    "Are you here looking for the Young Master?" Seeing the trio''s appearance, Ye Xuanji immediately understood their intention.

    "Indeed, Ruo Xi once had a brief encounter with Young Master Qin. I benefited greatly from his insights and teachings. But of late, I have faced obstacles in my pursuit of the Heavenly Dao and have specifically come to seek guidance from the Young Master," Bai Ruoxi sincerely explained, and Ye Xuanji could tell that she truly wanted to meet Qinchuan.

    But her real purpose was probably not as straightforward.

    "Our young master left early this morning and, I''m afraid, you won''t be able to meet him for the next few days," Ye Xuanji replied indifferently.

    Bai Ruoxi was taken aback, not expecting to have missed him perfectly: "He left? May I ask Senior where Young Master Qin has gone?" she persisted, unwilling to give up.

    "To the Nanchi Continent, Iceflame City!" Ye Xuanji answered calmly.

    "Iceflame City!"

    Bai Ruoxi and the two Quasi-Emperor level powerhouses looked at each other and then said in unison, "Iceflame City, the Spirit Clan auction event!"

    ...

    In fact.

    Qinchuan indeed left Tianqing City for Iceflame City because of the Spirit Clan auction.

    The reason was that, early this very morning, just after he had broken through in the secret room, he had received news from the Exquisite Pavilion, saying that there was information about Green Lotus Jade Marrow, and it would appear at the Spirit Clan auction.

    However, it was said that many cultivators from the Divine Realm were participating in the auction, so Mei Qian''er and a group of powerful followers were not confident they could secure the Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    Thus, they could only have Qinchuan himself make the trip.

    At this time, Qinchuan and Li Kaitian were traveling through the sky, and he couldn''t help but feel that having many people indeed made things easier.

    Nowadays, the power of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom hadn''t entirely covered the whole Nanchi Continent, but seeking information had already become much more convenient.

    If he were alone or merely relied on the power of one sect, to find out about an auction millions of miles away that would feature Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    I''m afraid by the time the news reached his ears, the auction would have long been over.

    At this moment, he even felt some regret that in the past few cycles of reincarnation, he had gathered too few followers.

    Previously, Qinchuan''s requirement for followers always prioritized quality over quantity, favoring the route of an elite force.

    These powerful individuals undoubtedly had extraordinary strength, but most were devoted to cultivating and didn''t care about mundane matters, thus providing less intelligence for Qinchuan.

    Now, with the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom controlling the entire operation of the Ancient Kingdom, with the assistance of major sects like Burning Heaven and Thousand Fox Mountain, and the Spirit Dragon, the effect they produced had indeed increased significantly.

    ...

    Located at the northernmost tip of Nanchi Continent, Iceflame City was the destination for Qinchuan''s party, which had set out from the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, essentially traveling from the southernmost end of the Nanchi Continent, spanning the entire continent.

    Even for Great Emperor Level powerhouses traveling at high speed, it took a full three days.

    "It seems I should consider building a Teleportation Formation in the central regions of various continents," Qinchuan mused after enduring a journey of two days to finally reach Iceflame City.

    "What a pity that I don''t have more construction materials on me," he regretted.

    Qinchuan only thought about it, as key materials for constructing teleportation formations were available in the Upper Realm and were controlled by the Divine Court.

    Initially, Qinchuan had obtained some materials from individuals like Jiang Yan.

    As for the ones suppressed in the Ancient Realm like Jiang Bing, they did not possess materials for constructing a teleportation formation.

    Iceflame City was situated amongst a thousand-meter-high Highland Mountain Range, perennially covered in snow.

    Yet, in the very center of the range lay a divine mountain that spewed flames all year round. Around this mountain, spring was ever-present, filled with divine plants.

    Hence, this place was named Iceflame Mountain.

    And the city built at the foot of the mountain by the Spirit Clan was thus called Iceflame City.

    "Wow, this little one is so cute, with skin like ice and bones like jade, and a little face that is pink through the white, just like a porcelain doll," Ji Huo''er exclaimed upon seeing a little doll-like child outside the city, unable to resist the urge to go up and pinch its cheeks.

    "Huo''er, do not act rashly!"

    Qinchuan promptly stopped her, pulling her towards the city.

    "Waah, such a cute porcelain doll, let me pinch it!"

    Ji Huo''er, seeing a being even shorter and cuter than herself for the first time, chattered away, quite reluctant.

    "Just like the Human Race, the Spirit Clan is one of the races from Ancient Times. They look similar to humans but are only about a foot tall. The little girl you saw just now is actually a Quasi-Emperor. If you were to approach her carelessly, be careful that she might blast you down the mountain with a single palm," Qinchuan said coolly as he firmly pulled Huo''er along.

    "What! That... That was actually a Quasi-Emperor!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed in shock, unable to imagine that such a small child of three or four years old could be so terrifying.

    "Indeed, that was a Quasi-Emperor. If I hadn''t released a strand of my qi just then, she might have already taken action," Li Kaitian said, chiming in at the moment. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 739 - 739 Spirit Clan

    "Wow, so many adorable porcelain dolls!"

    As the crowd stepped through the city gate, Ji Huo''er''s eyes lit up with excitement, and she exclaimed in a hushed voice.

    The streets of the city were bustling with people, among whom were countless porcelain dolls standing merely one to two feet tall.

    Each one was incredibly cute.

    But at that moment, she dared not recklessly approach and pinch these seemingly adorable dolls.

    Who knows, with an inadvertent squeeze, she might pinch a Great Emperor expert.

    No sooner had Ji Huo''er and the others entered the city than a mystical and ancient breath of Ice Spirit Qi descended from the sky, enveloping everyone.

    Immediately after, everyone''s bodies began to shrink rapidly.

    "Eh? What''s happening! I just started developing, why are they getting smaller again!"

    Having recently broken through her Nine Heavens Jade Maiden''s Secret Art, Ji Huo''er felt that her body, which had not developed for a few days, was becoming shorter, and her barely-there breasts were once again gone, prompting her to cry out in alarm.

    She turned to look at Qinchuan, but then noticed she was getting taller.

    No, to be precise, Qinchuan was getting shorter until he was eventually the same height as her.

    "Eh, big brother, you''ve become shorter too!"

    "I can finally look you in the eye! Hehe!"

    Seeing Qinchuan reduced to the size of a doll too, she could not help cheering, forgetting to be sad about her disappearing chest.

    "Spirit Clan members are short in stature, not just compared to the Human Race, but even the Yin Clan looks like giants before them. Whenever the Spirit Clan engage in conversation with other races, they either have to look up or stand in the air, which they feel is an insult. Therefore, they placed a constraining Array in this city, and if you want to enter Iceflame City, you must accept this constraint. All races are suppressed to the same height. However, this Spell will naturally expire once you leave the city," Qinchuan explained.

    Indeed, eventually their heights were all maintained at one and a half feet, roughly the same as the people of the Spirit Clan.

    However, there was still a difference from the real members of the Spirit Clan.

    Their Physical Bodies were crystal clear, like fine White Jade, while Qinchuan and the other members of the Human Race had skin that turned somewhat dark and bronzed.

    Even Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er noticed some changes in their skin tones.

    "So, when the Heavenly Demon Ants and other races with small Physical Bodies enter this place, won''t they become larger!" Ji Huo''er asked curiously, as if she had discovered something incredible.

    "What are you thinking with that little brain of yours? This Spell is only for suppressing, not for making you bigger if you''re weak!"

    Qinchuan instinctively went to pat Ji Huo''er on the head, but since they were now the same height, he missed.

    ...

    Despite their short stature, the Spirit Clan members were by no means weak.

    Moreover, compared to other races, the Spirit Clan had a significant advantage.

    They were born with a Special Ability, a keen sense for the Great Secrets, Heavenly Treasures Materials, akin to a natural detector of these precious locations.

    This is how they came by the name Spirit Clan.

    It was precisely because they were highly sensitive to Spiritual Treasures that the Spirit Clan gathered a large amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials, leading to a surplus of treasures within the clan.

    Therefore, every ten thousand years, the major families and powers of the Spirit Clan would gather the extra treasures that they couldn''t use, and auction them off to all the races of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Today, it was the day that the auction was about to begin, with many Cultivators and powerful individuals having arrived to participate in the Spirit Clan''s auction.

    The streets were crowded, and the sky was filled with throngs of people coming to attend the auction.

    "Dong! Dong! Dong!"

    Suddenly, the sound of a bell rang out, and at the center of the city, a huge jade structure emitted colorful rays of light. At the top of the building, a golden bell swayed, sending ripples through space, echoing in all directions.

    "My god, that''s actually a bell forged from Supreme Immortal Gold!"

    Many Cultivators attending the auction for the first time were astonished to discover that just a palm-sized piece of Immortal Gold was enough to forge a Divine Weapon, and now this huge bell was entirely made of it.

    How rich is this Spirit Clan?

    "Forget about how many supreme treasures the Spirit Clan might have for now; the auction is about to start¡ªwe need to hurry in!"

    Spoke an experienced cultivator, his voice loud and clear.

    The sound of the bell signified that the auction was about to commence.

    Hearing this, many cultivators unfolded their movement techniques, rushing towards the central building, not wanting to miss this auction.

    "Cultivators below the rank of saints may as well save their energy and not squeeze in. Just watch the projection outside the building."

    At that moment, another indifferent voice rang out, informing the many cultivators that the building was only open to those above the rank of saints.

    "Out of the way! Move it!"

    Suddenly, a violent shout came from afar, accompanied by a series of booming sounds.

    Immediately after, Qinchuan and his companions saw the crowd in the distance swiftly parting to both sides.

    A Single-Horned White Jade Rhino was pulling a carriage and charging towards them with a thunderous rumble.

    The rhino and the carriage were shrunk to a proportionate size, making the figure on the carriage appear doll-sized, but it was clear to see that it was a young man, lashing a whip in his hand, driving away the crowd on both sides of the street with overbearing arrogance.

    Several cultivators who couldn''t dodge in time were rammed by the rhino and sent flying, then struck fiercely by the young man''s whip, instantly flying out of the street.

    "Didn''t you hear me tell you to move away!"

    The carriage came roaring forward with unstoppable momentum, but Qinchuan and the other three stood silently in the middle, motionless.

    As the young man saw Qinchuan and the others blocking the way, he swung his long whip at them.

    "A Supreme Saint Expert!"

    The onlookers were shocked, not expecting that a mere charioteer would turn out to be a Supreme Saint Expert.

    "Who''s riding in that carriage?"

    "Who else but a Great Emperor could have a Supreme Saint as a charioteer?"

    "These four are done for; this party means serious business and is obviously not to be trifled with, yet they still won''t make way!"

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    The crowd was buzzing with discussion as the young man''s whip came sweeping over.

    The next moment, Li Kaitian stepped forward and grabbed the whip in his hand.

    With a tug and a pull, the sheer force instantly brought the young man down, flying out of the street.

    "What!"

    "Did he just throw a Supreme Saint Expert out? Who is this formidable figure? Could it be a Great Emperor?"

    "You scoundrels, daring to lay hands on me, do you know who my master is?" The young man got up, covered in dust, and shouted angrily.

    Qinchuan glanced at the carriage, paying no attention to the young man as he simply said, "Let''s go!"

    With that, the four figures disappeared from the street.

    "You bastards, stop right there!"

    The disregard from the four made the young man feel humiliated and even more ferocious.

    "Xiao Jiu!"

    Just then, a severe voice came out from the carriage, silencing the young man.

    "Let''s go! The auction is the priority!"

    Only then did the young man give up, getting back on the carriage, and with a clear whistle, the rhino sped off again.

    As the carriage flew past, the White Jade curtain fluttered up.

    A piercing, indifferent gaze flashed from within, sending a shudder through the body of any cultivator who met it, as if their hearts had been struck fiercely.

    "Indeed, a Great Emperor powerhouse!"

 Chapter 740 - 740: The 7th Son

    Qinchuan didn''t take the minor incident to heart.

    The four of them followed the street to the splendid building.

    At the entrance, two Supreme Saint Expert guards from the Spirit Clan were on duty. Upon seeing Li Kaitian, their expressions changed slightly, and one of them approached respectfully, ushering the group into the hall.

    They had already recognized that Li Kaitian was an Emperor Realm cultivator.

    Entering the gate and proceeding into a great hall, they were met with a vision of glittering gold and resplendence. The extensive and majestic space was ruled by potent spatial laws, large enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of strong practitioners.

    Although the Spirit Clan had restricted entry to those above the Holy Stage, the venue was still packed, with some cultivators even standing at the back of the hall.

    The arrangements and materials used for decoration in this place were all exceedingly meticulous.

    The seats and steps were carved from fine jade, the surrounding columns were forged from gold, and private rooms piled with mutton-fat jade linked together, forming a continuous expanse.

    "That is a Holy Hall Flower, used here merely as decoration!"

    "Those are Greenflame Buddha Teeth, a whole row filled with them!"

    The crowd''s gaze fell upon countless pearls, precious stones, and a dazzling array of Heavenly Treasures Materials used to decorate the hall.

    Many cultivators buzzed with amazement at the extravagance of the auction house.

    Even Ji Huo''er''s eyes lit up frequently upon entering the place.

    "Distinguished guests, please follow me to the private rooms upstairs," the guard invited.

    The guard led Qinchuan and the others to a kindly-looking old man. After explaining the situation, the old man came forward with a respectful greeting.

    Emperor Realm cultivators were respected wherever they went.

    The private rooms hung in the air, layer upon layer, like aerial pavilions, resplendent and beautiful.

    Qinchuan and his companions followed the old man to the topmost layer of the building complex.

    Looking down from there, the entire hall was visible at a glance. The dense crowd below looked like ants, an awesome sight indeed.

    "Esteemed guests, is this your first time attending our clan''s auction?" the elder asked while leading the way.

    "First or second time, what difference does it make?" Ji Huo''er marveled at the grandeur of the hall and asked out of curiosity.

    "Hehe, indeed, there isn''t much difference. It''s just that if it''s your first time, I would briefly explain the auction rules¡­" the old man chuckled.

    "No need. We are already familiar with the rules," Qinchuan said indifferently. The rules of the Spirit Clan''s auction were nothing more than bidding procedures and exchange formalities. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Of course, the most important rule was that no fighting was allowed inside the auction house; violators would be hunted down by the various mighties of the Spirit Clan forever.

    The elder glanced at Qinchuan, then at Li Kaitian, puzzled as to why among these people the young Great Saint seemed to be in charge, while the Great Emperor expert appeared to be more like a servant.

    However, he did not ask further and replied with a smile, "Yes!"

    Just as the group was about to reach the private room, a few untimely voices suddenly erupted.

    "Elder You, has your Spirit Clan lowered its standards so much? How is it that any tom, dick, or harry can make it up to these premier ''Heaven'' rooms?"

    A handsome man in a black robe with starry eyes and sword-like eyebrows approached from not too far away. His aura was contained, giving off an extremely dangerous feeling.

    Behind him, a young man glared hatefully at Qinchuan and his group; it was the same person who had recklessly charged through the street earlier on a one-horned jade rhinoceros.

    "Oh, it''s Seventh Master," Elder You greeted the newcomer with joy, bowing and saluting.

    Clearly, the two were acquainted.

    "Young Master Seven, you know the rules. Anyone who reaches the Emperor Realm is qualified to enter the Heavenly Character private room," Elder You explained.

    "Just now on the street, this old geezer injured my slave. Elder You, what do you say we should do about this?"

    Young Master Seven''s tone was calm but filled with threat.

    "This..." Elder You was extremely troubled, not wanting to see two Emperor Realm experts becoming enemies here. "As the saying goes, ''It''s better to resolve enmity rather than to keep it.'' Young Master Seven, since it''s just a slave that was injured, in my opinion, it would suffice if this honored guest were to simply apologize," he suggested.

    After speaking, Elder You gave Qinchuan and Li Kaitian a look, signaling them with winks that the guy in front of them was not one to be trifled with.

    But the next moment, Qinchuan spoke, and his words caused Elder You to go pale.

    "Just now, from a distance, I could smell a foul stench. I thought it was a zombie crawled out from the Dead Man''s Pit, but it turns out to be a rat from the Yin Clan.

    However, instead of hiding underground, the rat dares to come out into the open. That indeed broadens my horizons," Qinchuan continued.

    At this moment, Elder You''s face also turned very ugly. He didn''t want to get involved in the matter, initially hoping to play the mediator and dissolve the grudges between the two parties.

    Little did he expect that the boy would be so unappreciative.

    Moreover, from his words, it was clear he had recognized Young Master Seven''s identity.

    A cold light shot from Young Master Seven''s eyes, and the aura of a Great Emperor surged forth, bearing down oppressively on Qinchuan.

    The Imperial Might was like a sweeping torrent, covering the sky and earth, the violent windstorm forming a vortex.

    Qinchuan stood under the pressure, his expression unchanging, unmoved; what he faced seemed not to be the Imperial Might but rather a gentle breeze.

    "Hmm?!" Young Master Seven''s expression revealed a slight shock.

    He had acted in an attempt to teach the reckless boy a lesson, so the pressure was directed entirely at Qinchuan.

    Unexpectedly, Qinchuan seemed completely unaffected, which was beyond his expectations.

    He could see clearly that the Great Emperor had not made a move, indeed.

    "He must carry a peculiar treasure!" Young Master Seven looked at Qinchuan sternly.

    "Young Master Seven, fighting is not allowed in this hall, be careful of invoking the force of the Prohibitions!" Elder You warned from the side.

    "Any grievances between Young Master Seven and these honored guests can definitely wait until after the auction is over," Elder You persisted.

    It was clear what he meant by now.

    He was advising Young Master Seven to be patient for a while and that once the auction was over, they were free to do as they pleased outside of the city.

    "Brother Ming Qi, your might could be sensed from afar; what has upset you to such an extent?"

    Suddenly, another hearty voice came from not far away as several young Cultivators, laughing and talking, approached.

    It was worth noticing that among these Cultivators was a Spirit Clan woman.

    "Brother Ming Qi, what happened that has angered you so?"

    This Spirit Clan woman was graceful, and as members of the Spirit Clan are naturally petite, she stood less than a foot tall, appearing even smaller. But dressed in light gauze, her figure was nimble, like a dancing sprite, adorable.

    As the group approached and saw Ming Qi looking sternly at Qinchuan and the others, they also bore a united hostility, looking at Qinchuan with some animosity.

    "It''s nothing, just a few blind fools!" Ming Qi said, smiling at the sight of the Spirit Clan woman.

    "Where did this Human Race child come from, daring to run wild in Iceflame City?" Although the Spirit Clan woman was even shorter, she acted high and mighty, as if she were a person of great importance, commanding and imperious.

    "I command you to apologize to Brother Ming Qi immediately!"

 Chapter 741 - 741 Auction

    "Apologize to you? Are you even worthy?" Qinchuan glanced at Ming Qi and the others disdainfully.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan walked toward the room. This place was protected by extremely strong prohibition laws, so even emperor-level strong people wouldn''t dare to use their power at will.

    He naturally didn''t need to engage in a war of words with them here.

    If the other party knew what was good for them, the matter could be dropped; if not, once the auction was over and they left the great hall, they would naturally suffer the consequences.

    "You...how dare you, you scoundrel, to talk back to this princess!"

    This Spirit Clan woman was none other than the youngest daughter of the current Spirit Clan chieftain, named Xue Luo.

    The little princess trembled with rage, a far cry from her previous composure, quite resembling a bristling little sprite as she shouted at an elder standing next to Qinchuan: "Elder You, kick this despicable human brat out!"

    Without even looking at the crowd, Qinchuan whispered, "Huo''er, Kaitian, the auction is about to start. Let''s go!"

    After that, he entered the private room directly, leaving Ming Qi, the little princess, Elder You, and the rest looking at each other in dismay.

    "Er, little princess, you know the rules..." If the clan chieftain personally intervened, Elder You naturally wouldn''t dare to disobey.

    But when the little princess gave orders, it wasn''t as effective. Elder You wasn''t willing to offend an emperor realm strong person just for the little princess.

    After all, Qinchuan and his people had not violated any rules within the auction house; even if the clan chieftain had been there, he wouldn''t have carelessly thrown anyone out.

    "Xue''er, don''t be upset. Once the auction is over, I will personally take his life."

    Ming Qi comforted her from the side.

    Then, he took a hateful look at the private room Qinchuan had entered before heading into the adjoining room.

    "Young master, you were too impulsive just now. Do you know that the person just now was Young Master Ming Qi, the seventh son of the Yin Clan chieftain, and that woman was the little princess of our Spirit Clan?"

    Inside the private room, a Spirit Clan woman spoke softly to Qinchuan and his group.

    She was a maid of this private room and had witnessed the conflict between Qinchuan''s party and Ming Qi''s group.

    "Young Master Ming Qi and the little princess have already settled on a marriage alliance. By provoking both of them, you are simultaneously provoking both the Spirit Clan and the Yin Clan."

    "It doesn''t matter!"

    Qinchuan waved his hand, unconcerned by the maid''s warning.

    He then continued, "By the way, if it''s convenient for you, could you deliver a message to your clan chieftain from me?"

    "The chieftain is high above, not someone a mere maid like me can see at will," the maid said softly, her voice ethereal.

    "If you want to see our chieftain, you should first approach the manager of our auction house; he is the only one qualified to meet with the chieftain. However, I heard the chieftain has gone to Huan Yin City of the Yin Clan these days and hasn''t returned yet."

    "If that''s the case, never mind then."

    Qinchuan was here for the Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    The Green Lotus Jade Marrow was being offered by the Spirit Clan, and he had some connections with the clan. Initially, he wanted to go directly to the Spirit Clan chieftain to have him intervene and directly acquire the Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    However, since the chieftain wasn''t present, he couldn''t be bothered to put much effort into it; he would simply rely on his own abilities to secure it.

    "Young master, you know our chieftain? The chieftain is extremely fond of the little princess, and our clan has a close relationship with the Yin Clan. If you hope to resolve the current trouble through the chieftain, I''m afraid it might be difficult," the maid said from behind Qinchuan and his group, waiting quietly for the auction to start, as she laughed, thinking that Qinchuan was seeking the chieftain to solve the current crisis.

    "I don''t know him," Qinchuan shook his head, but then added, "But he should know me."

    Qinchuan didn''t know whether the leader of the Spirit Clan had changed, which is why he said so.

    "The young master jests," replied the maid. "Other than maintaining good relations with the Yin Clan, our clan leader hardly interacts with the Human Race. How could he possibly know the young master?"

    The little maid didn''t believe Qinchuan''s words.

    Qinchuan didn''t bother to explain.

    The great hall was abuzz with voices.

    At that moment, a Spirit Clan woman with fluttering wings flew up to the Spirit Jade stage and announced, "Please quiet down, everyone. The auction is about to begin."

    Whether it was the people in the great hall or those in private rooms, the noise quickly subsided as all eyes focused on the stage, full of anticipation for the auction.

    Soon, the auction officially began.

    "The first item for auction is a Netherworld Flower with a lifespan of one hundred thousand years!"

    On the auction stage, a beautiful auctioneer lifted a jade box in her hand, revealing a stunningly delicate blood-red flower inside the translucent, sparkling box.

    "What! A Netherworld Flower?!"

    "This Netherworld Flower is a product of the Underworld and is greatly beneficial to cultivators of Yin Attribute Techniques. It may even allow those below the Sublime Saint Realm to break through an entire realm," the beautiful auctioneer described the Netherworld Flower''s effects.

    True to a Spirit Clan auction, the first treasure was this precious. Many cultivators of Yin Attribute Techniques stood up, their eyes intensely fixated on the Netherworld Flower, their hearts undulating with desire.

    It should be noted that simply consuming the Netherworld Flower offered a certain chance of breaking through a realm level. If one could find a high-level alchemist to refine it into an elixir, it would guarantee a level advancement, and there was even a chance to improve by two minor realms.

    Moreover, this was all on the premise of not harming one''s foundation and potential. If one was reckless with their foundation and potential, the room for improvement was even greater, so how could these people not be moved?

    "I bid one million Mysterious Crystals!"

    "One million Mysterious Crystals to buy this medicine is a daydream; I bid two million Mysterious Crystals," retorted an old man''s voice out of nowhere, doubling the starting price.

    But in the next moment, a woman''s voice chimed in, "Five million Mysterious Crystals!"

    "I bid seven million!"

    ...

    In the auction, there were at least tens of thousands of cultivators practicing Yin Attribute Techniques. The bidding was continuous, quickly driving the price of the Netherworld Flower to an astronomical figure.

    In the end, the Netherworld Flower was won by that old man who had spoken first, and the final price astonishingly reached ninety million Mysterious Crystals.

    Having been stuck at the Great Saint Late Stage for countless years, and seeing that his life was nearing its end with no hope of breakthrough, he decided to spend a great amount of money on this flower to refine a pill and forcefully break through to the Sublime Saint Realm.

    "The second item for auction is also a type of Spiritual Medicine, known as the Blazing Herb, harvested from the heart of the endless Flame Marsh." On the stage, the woman once again presented a jade box, which contained a divine plant engulfed in flames.

    "This divine plant has effects similar to the Netherworld Flower, and even surpasses it in age and the potency of Essence Qi it contains, promising even greater benefits to Fire Element practitioners."

    "Amazing items indeed! Worthy of the Spirit Clan!" The cultivators of other Attributes had watched with envy as the Yin Attribute practitioners vied for the Netherworld Flower.

    Now that the Blazing Herb was up for auction, myriad Fire Attribute cultivators immediately perked up.

    "Ten million Mysterious Crystals!" Having witnessed the frenzy over the Netherworld Flower, the starting bid for the Blazing Herb began at ten million.

    This cultivator had just called out a bid of ten million Mysterious Crystals.

    The next moment, a calm voice suddenly rose from above everyone''s heads.

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 Chapter 742 - 742: Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine

    "Ten thousand? Who is that, they can''t be serious! The starting bid is ten million, what are they joining the excitement with just ten thousand Mysterious Crystals!"

    "Purple Mysterious Crystals! Not ten thousand Mysterious Crystals!" A cultivator reminded.

    "What, ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals!"

    "That... that means it''s... a billion Mysterious Crystals!"

    Everyone instantly came to their senses.

    What''s more crucial, at this moment, the crowd realized that the bid hadn''t come from the main hall, but from a VIP room on the top floor.

    "It''s from VIP Room Number 68!"

    "Do Great Emperor powerhouses also need this Blazing Flame Grass?"

    Everyone was dumbfounded.

    The Blazing Flame Grass indeed has the effect of improving one''s realm without damaging the foundation or potential, but this was only effective for those below the Supreme Saint level.

    Why would a Great Emperor fuss over it?

    The bidder was Qinchuan. The Blazing Flame Grass was indeed rare to come across and could elevate Huo''er''s cultivation level by a notch.

    Qinchuan, however, had no time to pay attention to the reactions of the crowd below, as Ji Huo''er was clinging to his hand, continuously shaking it in gratitude.

    Since the last stargazing talk at Thousand Fox Mountain, Ji Huo''er had become increasingly "pushy".

    Maybe it was because of the height difference between them, as Qinchuan now seemed like a porcelain doll in Ji Huo''er''s eyes, bold enough to lean in, and give his cheek a fierce nibble.

    "Thank you, big brother!"

    As the Fire Attribute Technique was one of the most domineering cultivation techniques on the Divine Wilderness Continent, those proficient in them outnumbered those with Yin attributes. Therefore, the price of Blazing Flame Grass was likely to be higher than that of Netherworld Flower, and ten thousand Purple Mysterious Crystals was not yet the limit¡ªthere was still room for bidding.

    But with a Great Emperor powerhouse joining the fray, who would dare to compete in the bidding and seek their own death?

    Thus, with just a single bid increase, the Blazing Flame Grass was acquired by Qinchuan.

    Soon after, Elder You personally delivered the Blazing Flame Grass to the VIP room.

    The auction continued with various attribute spiritual herbs and sacred grasses making their appearance.

    Upon seeing some rare divine strain spirit medicines, Qinchuan did not hesitate and decisively bid, securing them.

    Though these sacred medicines were useless to him, he could use them to enhance the power of Tianyuan Nation.

    "It''s Room 68 again!"

    Every time Qinchuan bid, the many cultivators below no longer dared to continue bidding.

    If it had happened once or twice, it might have been fine, but VIP Room Number 68 seemed interested in everything.

    All this stuff was clearly of no use to Great Emperors, so why bid for so much of it?

    This caused many cultivators to be outraged and very angry.

    However, they could only brood over it in silence, not daring to do anything.

    "Hmph, remember to win a lot, so this young master can later reward those under me," Ming Qi mocked from the adjacent VIP room, looking askance at Qinchuan and the others through the viewing platform, his expression laced with cold sarcasm.

    Clearly, he considered Qinchuan and the others as his prey, confident that the treasures they won would ultimately fall into his pocket.

    "You pauper, can''t afford to bid because you have no Mysterious Crystals? If you''re short, you can ask big brother to lend you some!" Ji Huo''er, experienced in quarreling and bickering, said with her head held high, directly clashing with Ming Qi.

    "Hehe, so defiant even on the brink of death. I hope you don''t run away with your tails between your legs after the auction," Ming Qi said arrogantly, standing there with contempt, unabashedly displaying his pride and looking at everyone.

    "But, this young master has already locked onto you. Even if you run, you won''t escape, hehehe¡­" Ming Qi laughed wickedly.

    "If you are looking for death, then come," Qinchuan remained calm throughout.

    Since the Spirit Clan had found mostly heavenly treasures, most items in this auction were such treasures, but there were also a few Dao artifacts and high-rank divine power spells.

    Divine powers and magical treasures held little attraction for Qinchuan, who never competed for them.

    The Spirit Clan''s auction had an abundance of items for sale, far too many and rich in variety.

    At first, the attendees were bidding with Mysterious Crystals, but as it progressed, they began to make offers with Magical Treasures and Spiritual Medicine. Some treasures could no longer be measured by the value of Mysterious Crystals.

    "Next up for sale is a segment of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine!"

    As a woman on the stage unveiled the red cloth covering the jade box, a segment of the Divine Vine as thick as an arm and half a person''s height appeared, emitting a spray of colorful radiant light.

    "Is that actually the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine?!"

    Qinchuan''s pupils constricted as he stared intently at the segment of Divine Vine within the jade box.

    "Indeed, it''s the very Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine recorded in the Ancient Books!"

    "I offer one piece of Thousands Colors Stone, one Ninth-Rank Divine Beast Demon Core, and one Xuan Yuan Grass for exchange!"

    Qinchuan placed his bid decisively.

    The Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine was one of the Heavenly Materials Treasures he had been pursuing to awaken the Innate Soul.

    He had once ventured deep into the polar regions for tens of thousands of years in search of it but had ultimately failed. Now, to his surprise, it was appearing at this auction.

    "Boom 68 strikes again!"

    Atop the great hall, the cultivators who wanted to bid were once again electrified, a chorus of discontent filling the air.

    Just when everyone thought the segment of Divine Vine would go to the occupant of booth 68 with a Great Emperor bidding for it¡­

    A deep voice suddenly echoed out of nowhere.

    "Merely three Heavenly Treasures for the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine?"

    "I offer three pieces of Thousands Colors Stone, three Ninth-Rank Divine Beast Demon Cores, and three Xuan Yuan Grass for exchange"¡ª

    This person offered the same materials as Qinchuan but tripled the quantity.

    "Finally, a Great Emperor makes their move!"

    Seeing another powerhouse from a different booth making an offer, the crowd in the hall was delighted at the misfortune of others.

    They had long been exasperated by booth 68, yet no one dared to compete in bidding. Now that someone was contesting booth 68, they were naturally happy to see it happen.

    The bid came from booth one, and everyone turned their gaze in anticipation, hoping that the person inside would seize the treasure from booth 68.

    It would be, in essence, a collective sigh of relief for them all.

    The Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine was no ordinary item, and of course, Qinchuan was not naive enough to believe that it could be purchased with just these offerings.

    "I offer ten Imperial Yuan Pills, ten Xuan Ming Grasses, thirty Huangyuan Stones¡­"

    Qinchuan listed off his materials methodically, neither hurried nor slow.

    The voice from booth one rose again, cutting him off abruptly.

    "You don''t need to list them. I offer one Ninth-Grade Divine Artifact."

    "Boom!"

    The voice erupted, and the crowd immediately burst into an uproar.

    "What, a Divine Artifact!"

    "Did a Divine Artifact actually appear?!"

    Not just many of the cultivators in the hall, but even several indigenous Great Emperors from the booths shone with eager eyes, closely watching booth one.

    For different individuals, the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine and a Divine Artifact had different values.

    Take the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine; because it was excessively precious, ordinary people could not Refine it. Even the highest-ranked alchemists of the Divine Wilderness Continent could not turn it into an Elixir.

    Thus, for those from the Lower Realm, it was a Supreme Treasure that was only to be seen, not used. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    But for Qinchuan or certain individuals from the Upper Realm, it was a treasure beyond price.

    On the contrary, a Divine Artifact held more allure for the many Great Emperors of the Lower Realm.

    "With a Divine Artifact in play, who else would dare to compete for it!"

    The cultivators in the hall buzzed with discussion, expressing admiration at witnessing the emergence of a Divine Artifact and feeling a thrill of excitement.

    "Now, let''s see what that booth 68 has to contend with," sneered many strong cultivators who longed for the Sacred Medicines Qinchuan had fiercely competed for, casting their gazes towards Qinchuan''s booth 68.

 Chapter 743 - 743: Shocking Everyone

    "This is the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, how can it be compared to a mere Ninth Grade Divine Artifact? I offer three Ninth Grade Divine Artifacts!"

    At that moment, the resounding voice of a middle-aged man rose up.

    Another Great Emperor powerhouse began to compete.

    "It''s room number ninety-nine!" The crowd saw it clearly.

    "Merely Divine Artifacts want to claim this segment of Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, it''s simply wishful thinking. I offer three Divine Origin Pills!" A stern female voice rang out from nowhere.

    "What, Divine Origin Pills!" Hearing this, the crowd inhaled sharply.

    Divine Artifacts are rare, able to enhance a cultivator''s combat strength, but they can''t do much for the cultivation realm.

    Whereas Divine Origin Pills can aid Great Emperor powerhouses in comprehending the Heavenly Dao and increase the chance of breaking through to the God Realm¡ªa Defying Pill indeed.

    They are far more precious than ordinary Divine Artifacts.

    Now, they had appeared at this auction, and not just one but three.

    However, it was clear that people had underestimated the value of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, as bidding continued unabated from strong cultivators.

    Even items that many in the hall were unaware of had begun to surface.

    "These Upper Realm cultivators obviously want to get their hands on this segment of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine."

    Voices continuously emerged from the top-tier rooms as many Divine Envoys eagerly bid.

    Seeing the frenzied competition, Qinchuan chose not to continue bidding. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At present, the price was still in the exploratory phase and had not yet reached the decisive moment, so he was in no rush.

    "That room number sixty-eight has been silent for so long, it seems they really can''t manage it!"

    "I thought they had some real capability, perhaps enough to take over the entire auction, but it seems that''s not the case."

    While the people in the great hall relished in the misfortune of room sixty-eight, many Great Emperor powerhouses had already driven the price of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine to a new high.

    "I am willing to offer one Spirit Pill, one Fifth Grade Divine Artifact, ten..."

    In room number one, Yun Huan''s cheeks twitched incessantly with regret.

    He regretted not bringing more treasures and materials from the Lower Realm.

    He hadn''t expected to encounter such a sought-after Supreme Treasure in the Lower Realm.

    The current price was nearing the limit of what he could offer.

    Fortunately, the number of people competing against him was diminishing, but these Divine Envoys all faced a significant problem.

    They had not brought enough treasures with them to the Lower Realm.

    If they had known about the presence of such a segment of Immortal Vine, they definitely would have prepared a large number of Spiritual Treasures from their Sects before descending to the Lower Realm.

    He listed many materials and elixirs like treasures of his own family.

    But the next moment, a calm voice interrupted him.

    "You needn''t count anymore, this Young Master offers one Third Grade Divine Artifact, ten Divine Origin Pills, and ten Spirit Pills."

    Familiar words drifted faintly from room sixty-eight, cutting him off mid-sentence.

    It was the same thing he had said to room sixty-eight earlier, and now it was returned to him verbatim.

    "What? A Third Grade Divine Artifact!" Yun Huan stood up abruptly, his expression incredulous as he looked in the direction of room sixty-eight, his face constantly shifting.

    "To think it''s a Third Grade Divine Artifact!"

    With Qinchuan entering the bid again, the people in the hall erupted into an uproar.

    Everyone thought that Qinchuan had withdrawn from the competition, but unexpectedly, he had stayed until the end before re-entering the fray.

    "This detestable room number sixty-eight, possessing a Defying treasure like a Third Grade Divine Artifact, why would they care about these plants and flowers!"

    Another cultivator couldn''t help cursing again, finding it disgraceful that Qinchuan was competing for the Spiritual Medicine.

    Yun Huan''s complexion shifted as he gritted his teeth.

    "On top of the Third Grade Divine Artifact, I will add the materials I offered earlier!"

    He possessed a Third Grade Divine Artifact that had accompanied him for tens of thousands of years.

    He had long since regarded it as a family member.

    But to acquire the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, it was all worth it.

    He knew that the current price was still far from the real value of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine.

    They only offered this price now because the people from the Lower Realm no longer had more treasures to bid.

    "Once I obtain this Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, I will immediately return to the Upper Realm. The rewards I''ll get are far beyond these items! Not to mention a Third Grade Divine Artifact, even a First Grade Divine Artifact could be exchanged!"

    But before his words even finished, Qinchuan''s calm voice rang out once more.

    "I bid two Third Grade Divine Artifacts, twenty Divine Origin Pills, and twenty Spirit Pills!"

    Qinchuan directly doubled the offer.

    "You..."

    "Impossible, even in the Upper Realm Third Grade Divine Artifacts are extremely rare. How could you possibly possess two?! "

    Yun Huan couldn''t believe it.

    In the Upper Realm, Divine Artifacts are also ranked, with the Ninth Grade being the weakest and the First Grade the strongest.

    Divine Artifacts above the Fifth Grade are already extremely rare to come by, and First, Second, and Third Grade Divine Artifacts are even scarcer.

    Having a Third Grade Divine Longsword made him capable of dominating an entire state''s territory.

    He didn''t believe that Qinchuan could have two Third Grade Divine Artifacts in his possession at the same time.

    "This brat is making false bids. Elders of the Spirit Clan, quickly inspect his treasures!"

    Yun Huan suddenly cried out loud.

    "False bids?" The Divine Envoys of the Divine Realm were taken aback at first but then quickly understood.

    "Right, this kid''s bids are just too preposterous, we need to check his qualifications to purchase!"

    Originally, the many cultivators in the hall were just watching the excitement. Now, hearing the angry shouts from the many private rooms, it is unknown who in the shadows roared.

    "Please, Spirit Clan Elders, inspect his qualifications to bid!"

    The shouts rose one after another.

    Many Spirit Clan Elders were also pushed to the point where they could not step down from the stage; one of the Spirit Clan elders flew to the stage and said to Qinchuan and others with folded hands.

    "Young master, could you present the items you''ve bid?"

    "Since this is an auction, verifying one''s funds is common practice and is not unacceptable," Qinchuan said, standing before a window, speaking slowly and deliberately, "However, you''ll have to wait a moment, let this young master look for them!"

    "Look for them?"

    "You''re just putting on an act. I think you''re trying to buy time!" Yun Huan said angrily.

    Qinchuan paid no attention to the others'' questions.

    All they saw was him leisurely taking out a jeweled lotus.

    "A Divine Artifact!"

    The jeweled lotus radiated golden light, a brilliant glow that was clearly a Divine Artifact.

    "Indeed a Divine Artifact!" The people in the hall couldn''t discern the level of the Divine Artifact, but the majesty it displayed was certainly not that of a Mortal Instrument.

    But the next moment, an ill-timed voice rose again.

    "This is clearly just an ordinary Ninth Grade Divine Artifact. Are you trying to deceive the Spirit Clan Elders?"

    Yun Huan, seeing Qinchuan take out this jeweled lotus, spoke out in rebuke.

    The Spirit Clan elder on the stage''s expression had turned cold as well, sensing he was being played.

    "Young master, are you mocking me for my old age and poor eyesight, or are you insulting my ability to recognize the level of Divine Artifacts?"

    "What''s the hurry? I''ve already said I was looking," Qinchuan replied with a sidelong glance at the crowd, speaking in a leisurely fashion.

    Suddenly, they saw another Divine Sword with a brilliant, vast Divine Rainbow appear in his hand.

    "Not this."

    Qinchuan shook his head, casually tossing the Divine Artifact aside, then a streak of light flashed past.

    "Not this either!" Qinchuan once again tossed it aside.

    Qinchuan''s hands didn''t stop moving.

    In a blink, Qinchuan had pulled out more than ten Divine Artifacts, but ultimately all were thrown aside, treated as if they were mere trash.

    "What!"

    Qinchuan taking out more than ten Divine Artifacts in a row completely dumbfounded many cultivators in the hall, who stared at him with their mouths agape.

    "Exactly how many Divine Artifacts does this person have in his hands?"

 Chapter 744 - 744: Departure

    Even the expression of Yun Huan in private room number one turned increasingly pale.

    But he still clenched his teeth and coldly huffed, "Hmph, it''s nothing but a pile of eighth and ninth grade trash Divine Artifacts, far from being on par with a third grade Divine Artifact!"

    No sooner had his words fallen than a grand banner emerged in Qinchuan''s hand, with brilliant purple qi violently surging around it, flowing with the aura of the great Dao.

    "That''s the one!" A smile appeared on Qinchuan''s face.

    This was precisely the grand banner that he had taken from Bai Yunke in Fengdu City, used by the disciples of the Tianji Sect, naturally of no low level.

    "A third grade Divine Artifact!" exclaimed Yun Huan, the elders of the Spirit Clan, and numerous Divine Envoys of the Great Emperor.

    This was indeed a third grade Divine Artifact.

    As for the many low-rank Cultivators in the great hall, they were already at a loss for words, unable to discern between ninth grade and third grade Divine Artifacts.

    But seeing the changing expressions of the Spirit Clan elders, they came to understand that Qinchuan had indeed produced a third grade Divine Artifact.

    Qinchuan set the grand banner aside and continued to take out more Divine Artifacts.

    "The Blue Ancient Sword, not this one!" Qinchuan shook his head.

    "Thousand-Foot Cauldron, not this either."

    "..."

    Soon, next to Qinchuan, there amassed a mountain pile of Divine Artifacts.

    At a quick count, there were at least a hundred pieces.

    People were initially shocked by the sight, but as Qinchuan continued to produce more and more Divine Artifacts, they became numb to it.

    "No wonder this guy can recklessly bid on so many Heavenly Treasures Materials!"

    "So it turns out that this guy is really too wealthy!"

    At that moment, people began to feel relieved that Qinchuan hadn''t completely monopolized the auction.

    Because if he were willing to exchange such a number of Divine Artifacts for Mysterious Crystals or Heavenly Treasures Materials, it would be enough to bid for most of the Spiritual Medicine.

    "Finally found it!"

    At last, a War Spear appeared in Qinchuan''s hand.

    He had obtained it after suppressing Jiang Bing.

    Qinchuan took out not one, but two third grade Divine Artifacts and it wasn''t over yet.

    He once again produced two jade bottles in his hand.

    With a slight tilt of the jade bottles, pill after pill of brilliantly golden Divine Origin Pills and Spirit Pills spilled out.

    He tilted just a bit, and twenty pills were enough to show that the bottles were filled with them.

    This caused another wave of excitement and astonishment among the crowd.

    Even many Cultivators were swallowing their saliva, wishing they could rush forward and snatch them.

    But this idea was ultimately just a thought they entertained.

    As for Young Master Ming Qi and the little princess, they were all the more shockingly overwhelmed.

    "Did this guy raid the treasure pavilion of some sect in the Upper Realm?"

    However, very quickly, the shock in the eyes of Young Master Ming Qi turned into burning greed.

    "These are my offerings, any more questions?" Qinchuan asked lightly, his Divine Pills and Divine Artifacts displayed before him.

    "No more questions, no more questions!"

    The many elders of the Spirit Clan on the stage were constantly wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads. The treasures on the bidder''s body were more than enough to buy up most of the goods from this auction.

    Murder and plunder have always been the most direct methods of acquiring treasures and amassing wealth.

    Although Qinchuan did not actively murder and plunder, he couldn''t help it when countless short-sighted Cultivators decided to make their move against him.

    After slaying hundreds of Cultivators from the Upper Realm, he had accumulated treasures that could compare to the treasury of a small sect in the Upper Realm.

    As Qinchuan displayed absolute wealth, no one else continued to offer bids against him.

    Yun Huan clenched his teeth in hatred but ultimately gave up.

    Qinchuan successfully acquired the segment of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine.

    "I never expected obtaining the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine would be so easy!" Qinchuan stroked the Immortal Vine in his hand, feeling waves of cool sensation, and he couldn''t help but feel sentimental.

    The auction continued.

    The subsequent items, still predominantly Heavenly Treasures Materials, although not as exceptional as the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine, were much better than the likes of the Netherworld Flower, and thus more appealing to Supreme Saints and beings of the Emperor Realm, many of whom joined the competition.

    For the useful Saint fruits and Spiritual Medicines, Qinchuan decisively made bids.

    And every time Qinchuan called out a price, all the private rooms fell into silence.

    These Great Emperor Level powerhouses and Divine Envoys were now experiencing firsthand the frustration that the people in the main hall had felt earlier.

    Superior Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    Not to compete with Qinchuan felt disappointing.

    To bid against him seemed hopeless, didn''t it?

    The mountainous pile of Divine Artifacts was clearly in sight.

    It was utterly maddening.

    The primary purpose of Qinchuan''s visit was the Green Lotus Jade Marrow, and the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine was just an unexpected bonus.

    Nevertheless, seeing Qinchuan''s intention to bid for the Green Lotus Jade Marrow, the many strong figures fell silent, effectively stepping aside.

    Thus, Qinchuan successfully obtained the Green Lotus Jade Marrow without any surprises.

    "Esteemed Guest, here is the Green Lotus Jade Marrow that you''ve won!"

    Elder You delivered the Green Lotus Jade Marrow to Qinchuan''s private room with a smiling face.

    Just before, Elder You, worried about any backlash due to Qinchuan offending Young Master Ming Qi and the princess, had intentionally kept his distance.

    But now he couldn''t care less. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Over a hundred Divine Artifacts, eh! Could this fellow be an ordinary person?"

    "Never mind offending the princess; even if he offended the clan leader, he would have to think carefully which side to take, wouldn''t he?"

    After Qinchuan stored the Green Lotus Jade Marrow, he turned to the other person, "Elder You, may I have a look at the remaining items your establishment will auction?"

    Since the Green Lotus Jade Marrow was secured, Qinchuan had no intention of staying any longer.

    However, to avoid missing out on any treasures, he decided to inquire about the upcoming Heavenly Treasures Materials to be auctioned.

    "Of course." Elder You''s face beamed with a wide smile.

    With a flick of his hand, a jade slip flew towards Qinchuan.

    The jade slip contained a list of the items for the auction. With a sweep of his soul, Qinchuan learned what items were yet to be auctioned off.

    "This Snow Soul Grass, this Tianshan fruit, and this..."

    After naming more than a dozen Heavenly Treasures Materials, Qinchuan continued, "I would like to exchange these treasures for twenty Purple Soul Pills and twenty Spiritual Void Pills. Would that be acceptable?"

    "Forty Divine Pills! Are you serious, Esteemed Guest?!"

    Elder You swallowed hard.

    The deal was too good to be true!

    Purple Soul Pills and Spiritual Void Pills were Divine Pills from the Divine Realm, far more valuable than these Heavenly Treasures Materials.

    "Of course I''m serious! Would I deceive you?"

    "You misunderstand, Esteemed Guest, that''s not what I meant!" Elder You hurriedly replied.

    "Please wait a moment, Esteemed Guest, I will immediately report to the manager and bring you these treasures!" Having said that, Elder You scurried out the door.

    Indeed, before long, Elder You returned, cradling a Storage Bag with a joyful face, and respectfully handed it to Qinchuan.

    "Esteemed Guest, here are the items you requested!"

    Qinchuan then took out twenty Purple Soul Pills and twenty Spiritual Void Pills from two brimming jade bottles into an empty one and casually tossed it to Elder You.

    Finally, Qinchuan glanced at the servant girl standing to the side, who was already stunned by the sheer scale of his spending.

    "Here, this Purple Soul Pill will greatly benefit your soul. Consuming it will allow your soul to break through."

    The servant girl had initially warned him to be wary of Ming Qi and the little princess, which showed she was somewhat decent at heart.

    "Thank you, Young Master, thank you!" The servant girl expressed her gratitude profusely.

    Witnessing Qinchuan rewarding a mere servant girl with a Divine Level pill, Elder You felt envious, filled with intense regret: "If only I had ingratiated myself with this distinguished guest earlier, perhaps I too might have received a Divine Pill!"

 Chapter 745 - 745: The Crushing Mantra

    The auction continued.

    However, Qinchuan and his companions had already left early, their mid-way departure observed by the emperors in the various private rooms above.

    "Brother Yun, what do you think? Do you have any ideas?"

    Inside room number one, a young man holding a folding fan, looking graceful and suave, spoke.

    "That banner he carried seems to be an item of Tianji Sect!"

    Yun Huan fixed his gaze on the departing figure of Qinchuan and suddenly said.

    At the moment when Qinchuan pulled out the purple banner, Yun Huan found it very familiar, and at last, he remembered.

    It was indeed the Heavenly Mystery Banner of the disciples of the Tianji Sect.

    This Heavenly Mystery Banner held a place in the hearts of the Tianji Sect''s disciples as a sword did in the hands of a sword cultivator, never leaving their side.

    Now that Qinchuan suddenly produced a divine banner, what did that imply?

    "Could it be that he has killed a disciple of Tianji Sect?"

    Su Xi exclaimed in shock.

    The Tianji Sect wielded enormous power in the Upper Realm, and few dared to provoke them.

    "We came from the Lower Realm to avoid the probing of the Heavenly Dao. It''s best to carry as few Divine Artifacts and Heavenly Treasures Materials as possible. Yet, this guy produced over a hundred Divine Artifacts. Do you think he brought them from the Upper Realm?"

    "You mean to say that he acquired these Divine Artifacts by slaying over a hundred disciples from the Upper Realm?" Su Xi was stunned for a moment, then realized, "That''s right, it must be so. Otherwise, there''s no other explanation for the multitude of Divine Artifacts he possesses!"

    To have slain over a hundred Upper Realm cultivators, including disciples of Tianji Sect!

    Who exactly was he?

    Originally.

    Qinchuan''s acquisition of the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine had sparked some other thoughts in him.

    But now, reminded by Yun Huan, he suddenly became enlightened.

    "This guy should not be rashly provoked."

    It wasn''t just Yun Huan and Su Xi who came to their senses; the remaining cultivators who came from the Upper Realm in the private rooms above also realized that this Qinchuan might be a killing god.

    "That is the Mysterious Ice Immortal Vine. If we can take it back to the Upper Realm, we could make a fortune!"

    Although it was clear that Qinchuan should not be provoked lightly, Su Xi still felt somewhat unwilling to let it go.

    "No need to hurry; someone has already taken up the task to probe this guy''s details." Yun Huan stood by the window, watching as Young Master Ming Qi, the little princess, and the others headed toward the outside of the auction house.

    Afterward, he spoke indifferently, "Let''s follow and see!"

    The display of over a hundred Divine Artifacts by Qinchuan indeed had a deterrent effect, but it wasn''t enough to scare them from daring to take a closer look as they followed from afar.

    Soon, not just the Upper Realm Envoys but also the emperors from the Lower Realm began to leave the scene silently.

    The grand auction suddenly became much less crowded.

    Because the auction was taking place, the streets were already deserted.

    Qinchuan and his group were not in a hurry to leave the city, leisurely making their way towards the city''s outskirts.

    As for Young Master Ming Qi, the little princess, and their entourage following behind, Qinchuan was fully aware.

    However, Ming Qi and the others were not the real threat.

    The real threat came from the several dozen emperor-level powerhouses following behind Ming Qi and the others.

    These emperors, although temporarily deterred by the hundred Divine Artifacts, were all waiting for Ming Qi and his group to make a move.

    If the strength displayed by Qinchuan and his companions showed any discrepancy from their expectations, that group of greedy emperors would certainly launch an attack without hesitation.

    "Kaitian, I will transmit to you an Ancient Times spell for controlling Magical Treasures!" Qinchuan said leisurely.

    To intimidate this group of emperors, the quickest and most overpowering method was needed to suppress Ming Qi and his companions swiftly and so quickly that they wouldn''t be able to determine Li Kaitian''s true strength.

    In secret, Qinchuan transmitted his voice and imparted to Li Kaitian the Destruction Word Decree.

    This Destruction Word Decree was not much different from the Imperial Decree Technique and could likewise be used to control and activate Divine Artifacts.

    Although it wasn''t as powerful as the Imperial Decree Technique, under the element of surprise, it was still no problem to instantly take down a little ant like Ming Qi.

    Moreover, the advantage of this technique lay in its simple cultivation; after mastering the spell, one could directly activate it.

    ...

    Qinchuan and others stepped out of the city gate, and their stature returned to its original form.

    Indeed, just as Qinchuan and his group left the city, the void cracked open, and several figures emerged from the crevices of space.

    "Hehe, you brat, where do you think you''re running to?"

    It was none other than Young Master Ming Qi, the little princess of the Spirit Clan, and several annoying followers tagging along behind them.

    "Hmph, you''ve calculated quite well, trying to sneak away halfway through the auction. Too bad you can''t fool this princess," the Spirit Clan''s little princess said arrogantly, with spiritual energy surging out and a pair of wings condensing behind her.

    "Run?" Qinchuan sneered contemptuously, "Who said this young master was running away? I have already obtained the Heavenly Treasures Materials that I wanted. The rest are nothing but a bunch of miscellaneous weeds and waste fruits. This young master simply didn''t want to waste time here."

    Ji Huo''er also pointed at their noses in retort, "Exactly, exactly, are you brainless? If we wanted to run, how could we let you tiny dwarfs catch up with us!"

    The Spirit Clan was merely a foot tall with indeed short stature, and the Yin Clan wasn''t much better, with adult males being only three feet tall, much shorter than Ji Huo''er.

    Ji Huo''er''s dwarf insult had encompassed everyone.

    This ignited a surge of anger in the group instantaneously.

    "Humph, you dare to spout nonsense when death is at your doorstep."

    A young man next to Young Master Ming Qi barked with anger, ready to take action.

    But at the crucial moment, Young Master Ming Qi unexpectedly stopped him.

    "Leave this boy to me personally!"

    "Boy, hand over the Divine Artifact on your body and the Supreme Treasure you just bid for, and I will grant you a swift end! Otherwise, I''ll let you taste one hundred and eight of our Spirit Clan''s soul tortures!" Ming Qi said with a grim face and a menacing gaze.

    "Are you sure you want to block my path?" Qinchuan stood still, utterly calm, "If you leave now, this young master might spare you the offence of defying me, out of respect for that old man Ming Yin. But if you insist on attacking me, you''d better consider the consequences carefully."

    "How dare you insult our clan''s Great Emperor!"

    Ming Yin was a genius of the Yin Clan who ascended to the Upper Realm sixty thousand years ago.

    Mentioning him did not make Ming Qi back down; instead, it angered him even more.

    "Die!"

    Ming Qi could no longer hold back and launched an attack thunderously.

    In the palm of his hand, a surge of malevolent energy burst forth, and a gloomy fog emerged, dyeing the entire sky gray.

    In an instant, within the gray fog, the phantom silhouettes of Yin spirits and wraiths appeared, terrifying to behold.

    In the void, the crackling sounds of explosions and thunderclaps signified an outbreak of terrifying phenomena.

    When a Great Emperor was enraged, heaven and earth shook.

    With one move, he enveloped Qinchuan and the other three.

    "How can the light of a rice grain dare compete with the bright moon!"

    Li Kaitian finally broke his silence, snorting coldly.

    As the spell chants moved in his mouth, he unleashed the Destruction Word Decree.

    Three Divine Swords suddenly appeared above Li Kaitian''s head, like a streak of light, slashing furiously towards the opponent.

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    "Pfft!"

    A light sound of flesh being pierced was heard, Ming Qi''s head soared into the sky, blood gushing out, an appalling sight.

    Li Kaitian''s first use of the Destruction Word Decree demonstrated his unparalleled power.

    The arrogant and tyrannical Ming Qi was instantaneously beheaded by Li Kaitian, his True Spirit sucked into the Reincarnation Land, and he perished on the spot.

 Chapter 746 - 746: Spirit Clan Chief

    "What happened?"

    All faces looked at each other in bewilderment, even the distant Great Emperor was in a state of confusion.

    Everything that had happened, happened too fast.

    Young Master Ming Qi took the lead, the Laws surged, and was just about to capture Qinchuan and the others for execution.

    But then Li Kaitian called out indifferently.

    What followed was unclear as three Divine Swords somehow appeared out of nowhere and instantly slew Ming Qi.

    It was completely unexpected.

    "What kind of Spell and Divine Skills did he use?"

    The numerous Great Emperors hidden in the darkness were filled with shock and uncertainty.

    "You...you...you killed Brother Ming Qi!"

    Seeing Ming Qi''s blood gushing, the Spirit Clan little princess, having never witnessed such a scene, was already terrified out of her wits.

    It took a long while before she could react, both shocked and furious.

    "Do you...do you know who he is?"

    "You actually dared to kill him!"

    In her panic, the little princess took out a Jade Token.

    She crushed the Jade Token directly.

    Immediately, a splendid light shot up into the sky, the radiant radiance exploded, revealing a Snow Lotus.

    "The show begins, this little princess actually used the Iceflame Order!"

    The Great Emperors in secret saw Li Kaitian suddenly erupt, instantly killing Ming Qi.

    Believing they could not survive under those Divine Swords, they had already abandoned the idea of assassinating Qinchuan.

    However, seeing the crystal-clear Snow Lotus in the sky, they once again pressed down their figures and watched from a distance.

    "Who dares to cause trouble in Iceflame City?"

    As expected, along with the blooming of the Snow Lotus in the sky, a voice filled with authority and agelessness came from the heavens.

    Following that, a gigantic face appeared in the sky, it was the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect of a Spirit Clan powerhouse.

    "Elder Wind, these Human Race youngsters have behaved recklessly in Iceflame City, killing my fianc¨¦, you must kill them!"

    The little princess, seeing the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect, cried out bitterly for justice.

    "Oh?"

    "Is this true?"

    Elder Wind, from the sky above, looked down upon Qinchuan and the others with a dark expression, his Dharma Aspect''s imposing pressure emanated, enveloping the Human youngsters below.

    It was rare now for Human Cultivators to dare cause trouble in Iceflame City.

    "This Yin Clan fellow indeed met his end at Kaitian''s hands. If you dare stand in the way, your end will be the same," Qinchuan proudly stood with a side glance towards Elder Wind, facing the overwhelming pressure without a hint of fear,

    "Impudent! You dare threaten me!" the Dharma Aspect in the heavens burst into a furious rage, its expression darkening, readying to make a move.

    But just at that moment, a fierce and violent voice resounded from the ends of the heavens.

    "Damned fool, dare to kill my son?!"

    Suddenly, the space of this world cracked open.

    Lightning flashed, and two figures appeared, one tall, over three feet with black armor shining ominously, bearing some resemblance to Ming Qi, his face filled with rage.

    The other was only about a foot tall, clearly a powerful member of the Spirit Clan.

    "We greet the Clan Leader!" Seeing the newcomers, the Heaven-Earth Dharma Aspect stopped its action and saluted with cupped hands.

    "Daddy, Uncle Ming! You''ve arrived just in time!"

    "They, they killed Brother Ming Qi!" the little princess cried out upon seeing the two.

    These two were none other than the leaders of the Spirit Clan and the Yin Clan.

    They were the biological fathers of the little princess and Ming Qi, Luo He and Ming Guang, respectively.

    The Spirit Clan leader had originally been a guest of the Yin Clan, and the two were previously indulging in drinking and discussing a marriage alliance.

    But suddenly, a servant of the Yin Clan came with the news that Young Master Ming Qi''s soul tablet had shattered.

    Ming Qi had gone to Iceflame City to attend an auction, something both of them were already aware of.

    Furious, the two directly tore through space from the living room, returning to Iceflame City. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Immediately after, they saw the Snow Lotus in the void and rushed over instantly.

    "Damnable scum, who are you, and why did you kill my son!"

    Ming Guang''s face was gloomy, as if water was about to drip from it.

    The other party dared to cause trouble in Iceflame City, so they might have some kind of background. Suppressing his anger, he questioned forcefully.

    "The leaders of the Yin Clan and Spirit Clan are both here!"

    The dozens of Great Emperors and Divine Envoys hiding in the shadows also had a stir in their hearts: "This matter is probably not going to end well."

    "That youngster, having slain at least a hundred Divine Envoys and experts, no one knows how powerful he currently is, but by causing trouble in Iceflame City and involving the leaders of both the Spirit and Yin Clans, he has essentially provoked both clans."

    Everyone was hidden in the void, hoping the two would start fighting.

    Of course, the Great Emperor powerhouses hoped even more for both sides to suffer injuries.

    "He who kills must be killed," Qinchuan spoke up at this moment, his gaze fixed and penetrating: "Your son was too arrogant, and if he continued this way, he would have brought about the extinction of your clan sooner or later. This young master eliminated him in advance, sparing you from a clan-ending disaster. Frankly speaking, you should be thanking me."

    The conflict between the two sides started because Ming Qi and his companions were driving their carriage recklessly through the streets.

    Such an incident might not seem significant, but in Iceflame City, where countless Great Emperors were gathered for the Spirit Clan''s auction, it was easy to provoke powerhouses from other clans, thus it wasn''t a minor issue.

    With this said, there wasn''t anything wrong with what Qinchuan had said.

    But when it fell on Ming Guang''s ears, it was a blatant humiliation.

    Not only did I kill your son, but you also don''t need to be angry; instead, you should be thanking me, young master.

    Whoever it was would be unable to endure this.

    Even if Qinchuan were a disciple from a major Sect of the Human Race, Ming Guang''s only thought right now was to kill first and talk later.

    The Qi around Ming Guang surged, ready to explode.

    Qinchuan looked at Ming Guang with disdain, appearing extremely calm: "Are you sure you want to stop me? I asked your worthless son the same question just now, his answer wasn''t satisfactory to this young master, but you''ve seen what happened.

    Your choice concerns not only your life but could even affect the entire Yin Clan. You''d better think it through."

    Qinchuan was haughty as he spoke slowly, unmistakably adopting the demeanor of an elder lecturing a junior.

    "Seeking death!"

    Qinchuan''s behavior drove Ming Guang past the breaking point.

    "Hold on!"

    However, the Spirit Clan leader Luo He suddenly flew forward, intervening in front of him.

    "Luo He, what are you doing?"

    Ming Guang roared furiously.

    Luo He acted as though he''d heard nothing, only turning to Qinchuan and cautiously using a mental transmission to ask.

    "May I ask young master, what relationship do you have with the Qi Sha Elder?"

    In the moment that Qinchuan spoke earlier, he had inadvertently used his Divine Soul Power, giving Luo He a sense of familiarity.

    His cautious nature made him decide to probe first.

    And it was this caution that saved both his Spirit Clan and the Yin Clan from disaster.

    "Luo He, it''s been just a hundred thousand years since we last met, could it be that you no longer recognize this young master? Back then, it was I who resolved a crisis for your Luo Clan, maintaining your position as the number one family in the Spirit Clan. Have you also forgotten that?" Qinchuan said with a half-smiling look.

    Suddenly, the center of his forehead split open, emitting a strange Divine Soul Aura.

    Feeling this Divine Soul Aura, Luo He''s expression changed drastically in an instant.

    "You..."

    "You are the Qi Sha Young Master!" Luo He exclaimed in shock.

    Following that, he knelt down abruptly, paying a deep respect to Qinchuan.

    "Luo He greets the young master. Previously, I was blind and failed to recognize you. I hope the young master will not take offense!"

 Chapter 747 - 747: Subduing Ming Guang

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    "Ga?!"

    "What''s going on now?!"

    The sudden change at the scene happened too quickly.

    At this moment, Elder Wind in the sky and the hidden Great Emperor powerhouses all had stunned faces, not understanding what had transpired.

    "Why did the Spirit Clan Chief suddenly kneel to this kid?"

    The furiously angered Yin Clan Chief Ming Guang and the Spirit Clan''s young princess were equally dumbfounded, their rage turning into astonishment.

    "Father, what are you doing? These people killed Brother Ming Qi, why would you kneel to them?"

    "You fool, this young master is your elder, how dare you defy your elder, come and kneel down at once?"

    Luo He seemed not to have heard the young princess''s words, strictly reprimanding her.

    "Father? Why should I kneel to him?" the young princess exclaimed in shock!

    "You still dare to talk back!" Luo He''s heart trembled with fear, and he quickly took two steps to stand before the young princess.

    "Slap!"

    A loud slap landed on the tender face of the young princess, the crisp sound of the slap clearly audible.

    He then forcibly pulled the young princess to kneel before Qinchuan and the others.

    "Young master, my daughter is young and ignorant, unaware of your descent, and has angered you, please spare her!"

    This time, the onlookers and Great Emperor powerhouses watching from a distance were even more confused.

    "What''s the situation? The Spirit Clan Chief actually slapped his precious daughter for an unknown young man?"

    Ming Guang''s moment of astonishment was brief before he reacted.

    He burst out in anger and with eyes wide open, he bellowed, "You scoundrel, what trick have you used to bewitch Brother Luo He!"

    He naturally assumed Qinchuan had used some soul-bewitching method to make Luo He act this way.

    "Brother Ming Guang, don''t speak!"

    Luo He jumped up, blocked him, and covered Ming Guang''s mouth.

    "Brother Ming Guang, you can''t talk nonsense like this!"

    "Brother Luo, you have been controlled by these people''s soul spells, but don''t worry, I will suppress them and free you right away," Ming Guang tried to push Luo He away.

    Immediately after, Luo He sent a message through secret transmission.

    "Brother Ming Guang, this man, is not to be trifled with. If you provoke him, there really might be a calamity of clan extermination!"

    "Hmm?" Ming Guang halted, casting a doubtful glance at Luo He.

    It wasn''t because of what Luo He said, but because during their brief contact, he could tell that Luo He was secretly transmitting a message.

    He could see that Luo He did not appear to be under any form of control.

    "Do you still remember the person I told you about from a hundred and fifty thousand years ago?"

    Seeing that Ming Guang was determined to make a move on Qinchuan and could not be stopped, Luo He finally whispered in his ear.

    "Are you saying that he is the one from a hundred and fifty thousand years ago who saved your Luo Clan..."

    With wide eyes, Ming Guang asked in horror.

    A hundred and fifty thousand years ago, the Spirit Clan underwent an internal strife, and the Luo Clan faced a calamity; they nearly faced extinction.

    But in the end, a mysterious powerhouse appeared and helped the Luo Clan quell the internal strife.

    It is said, at that time, the powerhouse crushed three Great Emperors of the rebels with a single finger.

    "A hundred and fifty thousand years ago, he eradicated three Great Emperors with just a finger, how formidable must he be after a hundred and fifty thousand years?!"

    Ming Guang couldn''t help shivering, and he instantly thought of the clan extermination danger that Qinchuan had mentioned earlier.

    With this thought, his knees went weak, and he knelt down, saying,

    "Ming Guang has seen the elder, my unworthy son has angered you, please forgive this fool and spare our Yin Clan!"

    "Ah?"

    ```

    In the distance, everyone had been completely shocked.

    "What on earth happened?"

    Just now, Luo He suddenly changed his allegiance, which was surprising enough, considering Qinchuan''s group hadn''t harmed any of the Spirit Clan.

    But Ming Guang and the others clearly had a deadly feud with him; why did they suddenly kneel?

    "Could it be that these few individuals have the power to overwhelm the Spirit Clan and the Yin Clan?"

    "Everyone, rise. I have said before, if you turn back in time, I will spare your lives!" Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "Thank you, Young Master!"

    "Thank you, Senior!"

    That was when Ming Guang and Luo He shakily got to their feet.

    But the next moment, Qinchuan''s tone changed, "However, while the death penalty may be avoided, punishment is inevitable!"

    "Young Master, have mercy!" Hearing this, their complexions drastically changed, knees buckling, they began to beg for mercy.

    "Rise. It''s not something difficult, it''s just a matter of borrowing a few years of your time! Recently, in Dongju Continent, I''ve been supporting an Ancient Kingdom that is still weak, frequently harassed by minor pests. I will borrow you two to help me guard the city."

    Having a lack of high-end combat power has always been a shortcoming of Tianyuan Nation. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Previously, Qinchuan subjugated the Great Emperors of the nine sects and six factions of the Heavenly Mountain Domain, and in the Ancient Realm, he also subjugated two men from Er Rengu and two ancient apes, replenishing some of Tianyuan Nation''s high-end combat power.

    However, he knew it was still far from enough.

    Therefore, whenever there was an opportunity, he would recruit high-end warriors to devote their efforts to Tianqing City.

    "Guard the city?" The two men''s expressions eased slightly.

    However, they immediately thought, "If it''s about guarding the city, doesn''t that mean we won''t be able to move freely for life?"

    The next moment, Qinchuan''s words allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief.

    "Of course, you won''t have to stay at Tianqing City for too long. After a mere ten thousand years, I will grant you two your freedom, and by then, you can choose whether to stay or leave."

    Ten thousand years sounds long but is also short.

    In the mortal world, ten thousand years are enough for seas to change into mulberry fields, but for Great Emperors with lifespans spanning over two hundred thousand years, ten thousand years is hardly significant.

    As for staying?

    It never occurred to them that, after ten thousand years, they would consider staying.

    What they didn''t realize was that Tianyuan Nation was still in the early stages of development. Now with the leaders of the Spirit Clan and the Yin Clan joining, they were to be considered founding elders of Tianyuan in the future, which would be an immense honor.

    By then, even if they were driven away, they would not want to leave.

    Not only Luo He and Ming Guang, but even Qinchuan had not anticipated this at present.

    Unbeknownst to many, Myriad Heavens and Worlds were already quietly undergoing changes, and in the future, Tianyuan Nation would develop into a transcendental existence.

    But that''s all in the future.

    Just as Qinchuan and others were preparing to leave Iceflame City, space suddenly trembled again, and a Great Emperor emerged from it.

    The newcomer was none other than the supreme elder from Thousand Fox Mountain, Mei Qian''er.

    She had only recently learned of the Spirit Clan auction showing Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    It was too late to return to Tianqing City to ask for Qinchuan''s assistance, so she headed towards Iceflame City on her own, hoping to purchase the Green Lotus Jade Marrow.

    Yet, she didn''t expect that Qinchuan had already received the news and she was a step late.

    However, Mei Qian''er arrived at just the right time.

    Qinchuan had her stay there, working with Luo He and Ming Guang to construct a Teleportation Formation.

    Once the Teleportation Formation was completed, Luo He and Ming Guang would then proceed to Tianqing City to stand guard.

    After giving instructions, Qinchuan set out again with Li Kaitian, returning to Tianqing City.

    Many Great Emperors lurking in the shadows watched as Qinchuan and his party disappeared into a crack in space.

    The anticipated scene of Qinchuan and Ming Guang both suffering heavy losses didn''t occur.

    Instead, the highly dramatic submission of leaders from the two clans took place.

    Without a clear understanding of Qinchuan''s strength, no one dared to intercept for the time being, after all, no one wanted to be the next Young Master Ming Qi.

 Chapter 748 - 748: 748

    When Qinchuan and his companions returned to Tianqing City, three days had already passed.

    "Young Master, an old acquaintance has come to visit."

    As soon as Qinchuan returned to Qin Residence, Ye Xuanji informed him of Bai Ruoxi''s visit from a few days ago.

    "Bai Ruoxi? What does she want?"

    Qinchuan still had some impression of the woman who had a strong affinity with the Dao.

    Back then, Bai Ruoxi''s affinity with the Dao had even surprised Qinchuan, attracting him to listen to her explain the Dao.

    Although it was later proven that her understanding of the Dao was too superficial for Qinchuan.

    Even so, the talent she displayed should have made her a target for various major forces'' recruitment; she should at least be a favored disciple of some super sect.

    However.

    Since their parting in Tianqing City, he had not heard any news about Bai Ruoxi.

    "She said she encountered obstacles on the path of the Heavenly Dao and wanted to seek guidance from the Young Master."

    Ye Xuanji reported truthfully but then continued, "However, I observed that her Dao Magic is profound and her Destiny is upon her, a rarity in this world. Apart from the Young Master, I have never seen anyone else exude such strong Dao intent. I believe she is not really obstructed in her path of Dao Magic."

    Ye Xuanji stopped there, but Qinchuan understood.

    Ye Xuanji believed that Bai Ruoxi had been defeated by Qinchuan on the path of Dao Magic back then and planted a heart demon inside herself. She had come now to break free from that heart demon.

    "Where are they now?"

    "Immortal Bai heard that the Young Master went to attend the Spirit Clan auction and said she would visit again after six days. Counting the days, she should come again tomorrow," Ye Xuanji answered.

    Qinchuan nodded and took note of it.

    Early the next day, Qinchuan left the Qin Residence and headed straight for the Imperial Palace.

    Tianqing City had survived a calamity of destruction, so the security around the Imperial Palace was even stricter. From a distance, he could sense several Supreme Saint Experts'' and two Great Emperor fighters'' auras.

    However, these auras stepped aside upon realizing it was Qinchuan.

    Not only the covert guards but the overt Imperial armed guards saluted him when they saw Qinchuan, with no one daring to stop him.

    He made his way unobstructed straight to a grand hall called Tianji Hall in the palace.

    This was the chosen location for controlling the vital point of the Zhonghua Formation Plate.

    Tianji Hall had already been set up with strong Prohibitions by Qinchuan. The location of the vital point, naturally, was of utmost importance. Currently, aside from Qinchuan, no one else could enter.

    And at this moment, several Great Emperor fighters were already waiting there.

    Among them, excluding Li Kaitian from the Tianyuan Royal Family, there were two other Great Emperors named Li Zhantian and Li Doutian, along with Er Rengu, Feng Hongyi, two ancient apes, and Great Emperors from sects like Xuanhuang Sect and Heavenly Sword Gate¡ªa total of twelve Great Emperor fighters.

    Excluding Mei Qian''er who was still in Iceflame City.

    This was more or less the entire Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom''s Great Emperor-level fighting strength, as nearly half of the Great Emperor fighters had been lost during the day Jiang Chen descended to the Lower Realm.

    Li Kaitian had called them together yesterday at Qinchuan''s instruction.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    These Great Emperors had witnessed Qinchuan''s display of divine might a few days ago, wiping out Jiang Chen and four others, and revered him even more, promptly saluting him with respect.

    "Everyone, today I have summoned you all here to impart a method of controlling an Array," Qinchuan said straightforwardly upon seeing everyone.

    "An Array? May I ask what purpose this Array serves?" asked the Great Emperor from the Royal Family named Li Zhantian.

    "It is an Array that can protect the safety of the entire Tianqing City!"

    "Protect the entire Tianqing City?" Elder Hongyun of the Xuanhuang Sect Great Emperor, puzzled, asked, "Tianqing City is located on the plains, sprawling across a vast area, traversing at least ten-thousand miles in every direction. What kind of Array can protect the whole of Tianqing City?"

    Although they held Qinchuan in awe, the existence of such an array was beyond their imagination.

    Qinchuan didn''t say much, but a golden stream of light surged out from the split in his brow.

    The golden light split into twelve parts, each shooting towards the forehead of the twelve Great Emperor Experts.

    Within the orb of light, it contained the methods to enter and exit the prohibitions of Tianji Hall and to initiate and operate the Zhonghua Formation Plate.

    "Is... is this really one of the Twelve Formation Plates of the Green Lotus Divine Emperor?"

    After sensing the information within their Divine Sense, all the Great Emperor Experts showed expressions of disbelief.

    A momentary stupor was quickly followed by unrestrainable excitement and agitation.

    They naturally knew of the Green Lotus Divine Emperor who had lived for three million years. The Twelve Formation Plates of the Green Lotus Divine Emperor were Supreme Treasures the entire Cultivation World and countless experts went mad for.

    How could they not be excited?

    Even Er Rengu and the Ancient Ape, who had been forcibly subjugated into servitude by Qinchuan, were at this moment, eyes wide and breathing rapidly.

    "Is... is this Tianji Hall really home to the Zhonghua Formation Plate?" Li Kaitian, who had followed Qinchuan for a while and was rather well-informed, also asked, breathing heavily.

    "Whether this is the Zhonghua Formation Plate, you''ll know once you break the Prohibition here and go inside," Qinchuan said indifferently, already having anticipated the reactions of these Emperors. After all, he himself had been mildly surprised when he first obtained the Zhonghua Formation Plate. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yes!"

    Li Kaitian understood Qinchuan''s meaning and immediately followed the guidance in his Divine Sense to activate the prohibitions of Tianji Hall.

    With the prohibition lifted, everyone finally entered Tianji Hall.

    In the very center of Tianji Hall, a dazzling Jade Disk was floating in the air. The Array Plate was crystal clear, radiating an ancient aura and carved with profound runes, looking very extraordinary.

    "This... this really is the Zhonghua Formation Plate!"

    The ancient ape called Tian Jun suddenly exclaimed.

    Being from the Upper Realm, he was much more familiar with the Green Lotus Divine Emperor. He had once had the chance to see the Zhonghua Formation Plate and now recognized it at first glance.

    "The Formation Plate has been buried beneath Tianqing City. If you wish to activate this array now, you just need to initiate it," Qinchuan said.

    As he spoke, Qinchuan took out the Green Lotus Jade Marrow from his chest and continued, "Activating the Array Plate will require the concerted effort of everyone here."

    Just now, Qinchuan had already transmitted the method to activate the Array Plate into everyone''s mind.

    "We shall not disappoint Young Master Qin''s expectations!"

    The crowd couldn''t suppress the joy in their hearts, which was clearly reflected on their faces.

    Whether it was the Imperial Emperors from the Li family or those like Er Rengu and the Ancient Ape who were forcibly subjugated, at this moment, they were all willing to undertake this task.

    The fabled Green Lotus Formation Plate was already defying fate with a mere sighting and now, to be able to personally operate it¡ªeven as slaves, what did it matter!

    Immediately, the twelve Great Emperors sat cross-legged in different positions, following the guidance to start controlling the Formation Plate.

    As Daoist magic surged around each person, the piece of Green Lotus Jade Marrow began to gradually melt, turning into streams of white mist that coiled around the central Jade Disk.

    Within the Jade Disk, a verdant qi started to flow, filling the entire hall with a sense of vitality. The Formation Plate was being activated.

    How long the activation would take, Qinchuan didn''t know.

    But it seemed the process was going incredibly smoothly.

    "Once the Green Lotus Formation Plate is activated, it will lay down a foundation for Tianyuan Ancient Nation for billions of years, no longer fearing the decapitation and oppression by stronger forces," Qinchuan thought to himself.

    As the activation of the Jade Disk was underway, an aggressive bellow suddenly resounded in the skies above Tianqing City.

    "Qinchuan, come out!"

 Chapter 749 - 749: Mo Wentian

    "Qinchuan, come out!"

    The furious voice exploded in the void above Tianqing City; everyone within a hundred miles could hear it clearly.

    "Who is it? Daring to trouble our national master?!"

    In Tianqing City, countless cultivators took to the streets, looking up at the sky, buzzing with discussion.

    "Don''t they know that the national master just slaughtered four Great Emperor powerhouses not long ago? Coming to seek death at this time?"

    "Mo Wentian, truly resurrected!"

    When Qinchuan heard this voice, his spirit instantly lifted.

    Because this person was none other than Mo Wentian, whom he had obliterated both in physical body and true spirit during the battle at Divine Demon Island.

    Although he had long known about Mo Wentian''s undying body, he was still somewhat curious to witness it in person.

    "Pay no mind to whatever is happening outside; focus on activating and running the array!"

    Qinchuan ordered Li Kaitian and the other twelve Great Emperors before walking out of Tianji Hall, soaring upward.

    In the void, Mo Wentian and Qinchuan stood facing each other from a distance. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Mo Wentian, I can''t believe you dare to show yourself in front of this young master. Although you possess the method of resurrection, each death requires three years before you can resurrect. You should cherish your freedom."

    Qinchuan regarded Mo Wentian with a calm and collected demeanor, assessing him hither and yon.

    Indeed, it was the same Mo Wentian as before, undoubtedly; his physical body had been destroyed, yet he had condensed a new one, and his true spirit, once crushed, was now reassembling.

    "This Mo Wentian is truly mysterious and unfathomable. It seems I should seize the opportunity to capture him and see if I can glean some useful information from his sea of consciousness."

    Mo Wentian had close ties with the Immortal Burial Site, so at this moment, Qinchuan wasn''t thinking about how to repel him, but rather how to extract some useful messages from his sea of consciousness.

    Mo Wentian''s face was dark, his gaze piercing and grim.

    "Hatred for destroying my body, irreconcilable as heaven and earth!"

    "I have descended from the upper realms today specifically to avenge the spear of that day!"

    As he spoke, the aura about Mo Wentian rapidly weakened.

    He was sealing his own realm.

    In a short while, his realm had weakened from the Great Emperor Realm to the Great Saint Intermediate Stage Cultivation Level.

    He had come for revenge, but he also had his own pride.

    Back then, Qinchuan had suppressed him within the same realm, and naturally, he wanted to regain his honor in the same realm.

    "If you were to fight me at your Great Emperor Realm, perhaps I wouldn''t be able to do much to you, are you sure you want to suppress your realm to the Great Saint Intermediate Stage?"

    Qinchuan laughed from afar.

    "Arrogant! Every time I reincarnate in the Immortal Burial, it''s not just a rise in realm cultivation. My strength within the same realm also undergoes heaven-shaking and earth-shattering changes; watch how I will slay you."

    As he spoke, his right hand was crystal clear and dazzling; essence Qi condensed in his palm, and a Spirit Sword emerged in his hand.

    "Since you are insistent on seeking death, you can''t blame this young master."

    Qinchuan''s arm glowed, his skin crystalline; around him, Earth Fire and lightning burst forth, unleashing terrifying phenomena.

    The aura of both men surged rapidly, and a great battle was imminent.

    "Die!"

    Mo Wentian roared, his silver hair surged wildly, like a waterfall descending from the Nine Heavens. The Spirit Sword swung, slashing towards Qinchuan.

    His strength had indeed experienced a tremendous surge once again. The Sword Qi was like a rainbow, resembling the fall of the Milky Way, covering the entire firmament.

    "If that''s all you''ve got, I think you might as well go back to sleep for another three years," said Qinchuan, standing amidst the storm of Sword Qi as if facing a gentle spring breeze.

    Mo Wentian had grown stronger, but Qinchuan''s physical body and soul had also undergone several awakenings, making his strength far from what it had been.

    "Break!"

    Qinchuan made his move. He punched, breaking through the descending Milky Way with sheer force.

    Mo Wentian''s attack was merely a probe, and Qinchuan shattered it with a single punch.

    "I must admit, your strength indeed surprised me, Young Master Qin, but this time, I will end you!" Mo Wentian''s hair stood on end as he coldly shouted.

    "Reincarnation Sword!"

    The Spirit Sword in Mo Wentian''s hands split apart, one into three, three into six.

    Eventually, six longswords of different colors whistled, Daoist Energy burst forth from them, exploding in the void and emitting a terrifying aura.

    "This sword, named Reincarnation, is used to judge you mere mortals!"

    "Hmph, the mysteries of reincarnation are not for you to fathom."

    Qinchuan retorted, his fighting spirit also erupting continuously, "It''s already a prideful accomplishment for you to have forced this young master to use thirty percent of my power."

    "Arrogance! Then try this move!"

    The six Divine Swords orbiting Mo Wentian flew out, transforming into different divine lights, slashing toward him.

    Each Divine Sword connected Heaven and Earth, smelting the void, and within the Sword Qi, there was life and death evolving endlessly.

    It indeed seemed to contain a trace of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

    "Boom!"

    The two collided in the void, the ensuing explosion of light rising like a miniature sun.

    This time, the collision sent them both flying backward simultaneously.

    And just then, a crisp and ethereal voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the fierce battle between the two.

    "Young Master Qin, Young Master Mo, please cease fighting for a moment!"

    With the arrival of the ethereal voice, a figure in white fluttered towards the center between the two combatants.

    "Bai Ruoxi!"

    "Bai Ling!"

    Qinchuan and Mo Wentian recognized the woman at the center and cried out different names.

    "Bai Ling?" Qinchuan first glanced at Mo Wentian, then looked towards Bai Ruoxi, sensing something unusual.

    He then scrutinized Bai Ruoxi carefully.

    She stood gracefully, the entire person akin to a blossoming Divine Lotus, her skin translucent and glowing, exuding perfection.

    After years without seeing her, she had become even more stunningly beautiful.

    The aura she radiated was tumultuous; her cultivation evidently at the Great Saint Late Stage.

    But what made Qinchuan feel unusual was not her looks nor cultivation level but the Daoist energy surrounding her.

    At this moment, Bai Ruoxi gave him a feeling of haziness.

    This sensation, like facing the Heavenly Dao Laws directly, instilled a sense of insignificance and inferiority, inciting an irresistible urge to submit and kneel.

    Qinchuan opened his Innate Pupils.

    The next moment, a look of surprise also appeared on her face.

    "Who is she? To be favored by the Heavenly Dao?"

    He saw Heavenly Dao Destiny rolling in from all directions, like a torrential river, surging towards her.

    And this gathering Destiny of the Heavenly Dao condensed above her head into a purple canopy which, under the illumination of the Innate Pupils, was especially dazzling.

    That was a sign of the Heavenly Dao''s favor.

    She had clearly penetrated the complete Dao and was now comprehending the Heavenly Dao.

    And she was also favored by the Heavenly Dao.

    If nothing went wrong, her journey of comprehension of the Heavenly Dao would also be smooth and unobstructed.

    This surprised Qinchuan.

    Bai Ruoxi and Mo Wentian seemed to have known each other before.

    "Young Master Qin, my real name is indeed Bai Ling; I simply adopted the name Bai Ruoxi when moving around in the Lower Realm," Bai Ruoxi clarified Qinchuan''s confusion at this moment.

    "Bai Ling, step aside; today I will kill this youngster!" Mo Wentian said coldly from afar.

 Chapter 750 - 750 Battle

    "Young Master Mo, Young Master Qin, is there perhaps some misunderstanding between you two? For the sake of Ruo Xi, why not just stop here?"

    Bai Ling Xianzi''s black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her luminous skin sparkling attractively, and her figure was graceful and charming, exuding an enticing allure that seemed beyond the mortal world. Every frown and smile was full of charm, making it hard for anyone to refuse her.

    Her wave-like eyes looked towards Qinchuan and Mo Wentian.

    Since Mo Wentian had suppressed his cultivation level to the Great Saint Intermediate Stage, and the fierce battle was taking place high in the sky, Tianqing City had not yet been affected. At this moment, the cultivators of Tianqing City watched the figures in the center of the battle from afar.

    Seeing how captivating Bai Ling Xianzi was, the cultivators couldn''t help but feel stirred, starting to inquire about Bai Ling''s origin.

    "Hmph, Qinchuan destroyed my physical body, how could I just let it go!"

    A cold glint flickered in Mo Wentian''s eyes, and he did not stop just because of Bai Ling''s persuasion.

    "It''s a coincidence, as I''m quite curious about the secrets of the Immortal Burial Site you bear. I also do not wish to stop here!" Qinchuan''s eyes blazed as he met his adversary head-on.

    Bai Ling Xianzi, not at all angered by the two men''s rebuttals, continued to persuade them with a smile.

    "As the saying goes, enemies should resolve rather than deepen their resentment.

    Perhaps the two young masters are not yet aware, but the Heavenly Dao is undergoing changes, and a calamity that will sweep across the entire Myriad Heavens and Worlds is about to arise. When it comes, neither the Immortal Burial Site nor the Divine Wilderness Continent will be able to escape unscathed.

    You are both individuals fated to face this calamity. Why inflict such grievous injuries upon each other here?"

    She did not voice these words aloud, but conveyed them in secret to the two men.

    These words startled Qinchuan, and his heart was agitated.

    "Calamity of heaven and earth? Individuals fated for the calamity?"

    This was the first time Qinchuan had heard such assertions.

    His pupils contracted, and a glint of cold light shot from his eyes as he looked at Bai Ling Xianzi, trying to find a trace of inconsistency.

    Bai Ling Xianzi stood gracefully, her form blessed with grand destiny, exuding an ethereal and mysterious aura, indicating she knew some secrets.

    "This Bai Ruoxi is more mysterious than I had imagined!"

    Qinchuan came to a realization and opened his Innate Pupils to their limit, trying to discern her true form under the Heavenly Dao''s destiny, but the magnificent destiny was like an abyss, inviting one to sink into it, making it momentarily impossible to spy the truth.

    The Bai Ling before him was undoubtedly the Bai Ruoxi of years past.

    Previously, Qinchuan had already glimpsed the heaven-shaking destiny and Dao will on her, but he thought it was merely a fortunate coincidence and did not pay much attention to it.

    But seeing her today, it was clear that things were not so simple.

    Recalling the great calamity she spoke of...

    "Enough talk. Bai Ling, step aside. Today I must slay him to affirm my Dao heart," said Mo Wentian, unwilling to waste words, looking sternly at Bai Ling.

    Although Qinchuan was eager to learn about the great calamity mentioned by Bai Ruoxi, he understood that he must deal with the matter at hand first. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Fairy Bai, you should retreat a bit. Otherwise, you might get caught up in this. After I deal with this fellow, we can talk," said Qinchuan, with the Chi Yue Spear already manifesting in his hand, speaking in a calm tone.

    "Clang!"

    Mo Wentian no longer wasted words. His Divine Sword emitted a high-pitched dragon-like cry, and he charged fiercely at that moment.

    "Well, since that''s the case, Ruo Xi won''t persuade you further."

    Bai Ling, who had called herself Ruo Xi for many years, momentarily forgot to change how she referred to herself.

    Her exquisite figure shifted, moving to the side.

    At the same time, the aura around Qinchuan rapidly intensified, and his Chi Yue Spear emitted bursting flames of Earth Fire.

    "They''re about to fight, move back quickly!"

    Not far off, the watching cultivators exclaimed in alarm.

    Just now, they wanted to watch the two fight up close, but at this moment, with the aura of the two erupting, the pervasive aura was too frightening, and they instantly realized that the two should not be treated as ordinary Great Saints of the Intermediate Stage.

    Everyone was stepping back, for the place was simply too terrifying.

    "Boom!"

    Essences clashed, lightning flashed and thunder roared, unleashing a spectacular shower of light as spear energy and sword intent collided.

    Mo Wentian was indeed mysterious, especially after undergoing a reincarnation at the Immortal Burial Site. Qinchuan could clearly feel that Mo Wentian''s strength had surged tremendously since the last time.

    Especially every time he brandished the Divine Sword, it was as if the river of time itself were bearing down upon Qinchuan.

    Runes flickered, Order Divine Chains emerged from the river of time, seeking to bind him.

    Clearly, Mo Wentian''s Sword Dao Divine Skill contained a profound power of time.

    The stronger Mo Wentian became, the more intense Qinchuan''s curiosity grew.

    Qinchuan''s Innate Pupils opened, his eyes gleaming like the profound light of stars, and in their depths, universes were evolving.

    The Innate Pupils were now fully open. Unbeknownst to him, her eyes had changed color, turning a complete golden hue, dazzlingly bright.

    The sword qi and long spear continued to collide, causing explosive roars, a sphere of light burst open in the sky above Tianqing City, emitting thunderous tremors that were deafening.

    At this moment, cultivators in the distance couldn''t help but retreat again, with the violent energy fluctuations being too terrifying.

    However, among these spectating cultivators, there were still some differing voices.

    "Didn''t they say Young Master Qin could easily slay even Great Emperor powerhouses? Why is he having such a hard time against a cultivator at the Great Saint Stage today?"

    "Do you think that''s a normal Great Saint powerhouse? This kind of power, even a Supreme Saint at the Intermediate Stage might not be able to unleash it in battle!"

    Some cultivators immediately retorted.

    Another cultivator also said, "What do you know? This is the pride of the powerful, they disdained to win by overpowering the weak. They seek fair competition.

    Besides, if two Great Emperor powerhouses were to battle, do you think they would fight above Tianqing City?"

    ...

    Mo Wentian was indeed a formidable enemy, but for Qinchuan, he was still a bit too weak.

    Qinchuan wielded his spear, his physical body invincible, each swing as though a Divine Peak was crashing down.

    Although Mo Wentian had become much stronger, he was still being pressured by Qinchuan.

    If Qinchuan hadn''t wanted to capture him alive, to extract some secrets about the Immortal Burial from his soul, Mo Wentian would have perished already.

    "Shhht!"

    As the two battled at a crucial moment, a turbid force of evil spewed from Mo Wentian''s mouth, transforming into a sky full of dust, blotting out the sun, and attacking Qinchuan''s physical body.

    The evil energy spread, enveloping Qinchuan''s body, and he felt a terrifying force.

    "That is... the evil energy from the Immortal Burial Site!" He had previously learned of its existence from the Jin Ling Saintess.

    His spiritual energy operated at its peak, and his body unexpectedly began to shine at this moment, a mysterious aura bursting forth from his Dantian.

    Instantly, the dust in the sky vanished, and the evil energy dissipated.

    Having undergone the tempering of the deathly Immortal Path, Qinchuan''s physical body had undergone a transformation and now seemed immune to that evil energy.

    "Impossible, what secret do you have? Why are you immune to my evil energy?!"

    Seeing the evil energy broken, Mo Wentian''s face turned pale.

    "Young Master, the Array Plate has been activated!"

    And at that moment, a voice resounded within Qinchuan''s heart.

    This message came from Li Kaitian of Tianji Hall.

    Li Kaitian and others were well aware of the battle between the two. With the initial completion of the Array Plate, he was overly excited, and seeing Qinchuan having the upper hand, he couldn''t help but send a distant transmission to tell him.

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    The Array Plate was successfully activated. Qinchuan made a small gesture and immediately transmitted his voice, "For now, do not act rashly."

    At the same time, the long spear in his hand shone even more brightly. Spotting a flaw in Mo Wentian''s defense, he sidestepped and thrust his spear, unleashing a mighty Spear Intent.

    "Ding, ding, ding," imbued with Qinchuan''s supreme Divine Power, the spear clashed with the Divine Sword.

    Amid the clamorous ringing, Spear Energy wildly danced, each streak as dazzling as lightning, all striking the Divine Sword animated by Spiritual Energy and Runes.

    With a "crack" sound, Qinchuan''s Spear Intent hit the weak spot of the Six Paths Divine Sword. Unable to withstand the Spear Energy, the swords quickly snapped, turned into light, and completely dissipated in the battlefield''s storm of spiritual essence.

    After severing the six Divine Swords, Qinchuan pushed the momentum further, sweeping his world-splitting long spear across.

    "Bang!"

    The spear struck Mo Wentian''s chest, where his Physical Body was incredibly robust. It emitted a dull sound like a large bell, while a burst of dazzling Divine Light erupted, like splendid fireworks blooming.

    With a "boom," Mo Wentian was blasted into the plain, creating a crater tens of miles deep, trapping him within its depths.

    In the center of the crater, Mo Wentian lay paralyzed. His chest was caved in significantly, and he was spitting out blood and flesh. His internal organs had sustained severe injuries.

    However, this sweep of the spear had not split him in two, which was beyond Qinchuan''s expectations. Mo Wentian''s Physical Body strength was almost competing with his own.

    "Just surrender. I don''t have time to play with you," Qinchuan said coldly.

    Following that, Qinchuan charged forward, unleashing terrifying Divine Ability Treasured Arts, pressing down towards Mo Wentian''s head.

    Despite the heavy injuries, Mo Wentian was able to resurrect even after death, clearly not to be understood by common sense. Qinchuan immediately used his full strength to capture him.

    "Shadow-Capturing Saint Hand!"

    Qinchuan executed a formidable Treasured Art¡ªa Heaven-Piercing Divine Skill that could pluck both Soul and Physical Body.

    At that moment, the Great Dao Laws surged forth, transforming into a sky full of Divine Chains. Dao Magic interwove into a vast ethereal hand, the crystalline palm pressing down, exuding an overwhelming sense of despair.

    Mo Wentian felt the flow of Dao Magic and Spiritual Energy around him slowing down, as if he was about to suffocate. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At this moment, his body became unable to stir any further. Qinchuan''s relentless attacks left him no room to breathe.

    His Soul was about to be captured by the opponent.

    As the battle ensued, his defeat was certain, with no more arts left to defy heaven and change his fate.

    "No!"

    Mo Wentian''s face was full of intense hatred as he couldn''t help but cry out in fury.

    Compared to three years ago, his strength had grown so much, so why had he still been defeated?

    "Why?!"

    "Why am I still losing to you?!"

    As the gigantic hand overhead drew closer, Mo Wentian''s sense of powerlessness intensified, his face filled with unwillingness.

    "I am invincible; how can I be defeated by you twice in a row?!"

    Mo Wentian roared in anger, it was unclear whether he was questioning Qinchuan or himself.

    "It''s over. I told you three years ago that if you resurrect, I would kill you again, until you shudder with fear at the sight of me and kneel before me," Qinchuan declared.

    As he spoke, the huge hand in the sky made its way towards Mo Wentian''s Physical Body.

    Just as he was about to capture Mo Wentian, an unexpected development occurred the next moment¡ªQinchuan suddenly felt an appalling sense of crisis.

    "Danger is approaching!"

    No sooner had he conjured this terrifying thought.

    The next moment, the void flickered, and four figures appeared out of thin air, landing in front of Qinchuan.

    Among them, two men and two women, three of whom need not be mentioned, but most importantly the woman standing in the center.

    She was scantily clad, with a seductive figure, and a golden bell tied around her ankle, giving off an extremely alluring aura, as if she were a goddess stepping out of a painting.

    Around her, space ripples emanated, caused by the Great Dao Laws squeezing outward from her body, with Dharma Patterns circulating and an overpowering energy surging into the sky, immeasurably mysterious and ancient.

    A terrifying oppressive force radiated from the central woman, squeezing in from all directions towards Qinchuan.

    At this moment, he felt as if he was trapped in the depths of a muddy abyss, even breathing was extremely difficult.

    What was more terrifying was that the aura emanating from her was not intentional, but merely a careless leak; with every movement, the Dao crushed all in its path.

    Below, the entire Tianqing City plunged into chaos. Great Saints and Supreme Saint experts fell from the sky under the pressure of the woman''s aura, struggling even to stand. Those below the Supreme Saint were pressed directly to the ground, unable to even lift their heads to see the true face of the goddess.

    "The Divine Being Realm!"

    "This is a cultivator of the Divine Being Realm!"

    Qinchuan''s hairs stood on end, his back breaking out in cold shivers, as he felt an awful pressure emanating from her.

    "Who is Qinchuan?"

    High above, the goddess looked down at Qinchuan and the entire Tianqing City, as if everyone below were mere ants in her eyes, not worth mentioning.

    In fact.

    The gap between the Mortal Realm and the God Realm was huge, akin to the difference between clouds in the sky and mud on the ground. Her stature in the Divine Being Realm on the Divine Wilderness Continent indeed gave her the right to look down on everyone.

    From the aura and attire of the other party, Qinchuan had already guessed who she was; if not from the Jiang Family of the four major families, then who?

    And this cultivator of the Divine Being Realm was clearly from the Jin Ling Holy Land.

    "These people are actually using Heaven Warding Pill to deal with me," Qinchuan thought to himself.

    A Divine Being Realm appearing in the Divine Wilderness Continent, he naturally knew what precious artifact the other side had used.

    After a short moment of terror, Qinchuan quickly recovered, a flurry of thoughts flashing through his mind: "The gap between the Mortal Realm and the God Realm is vast. Using the Divine Corpse, I might be able to stall for some time if I were in the Great Emperor Realm.

    But now, I''m merely at the intermediate stage of Great Saint, it''s absolutely impossible to block the opponent!

    Now, my only hope is to rely on the just-activated Zhonghua Formation Plate."

    The Zhonghua Formation Plate had never appeared in the world before, and this was his first time activating it. Whether it could defend against the assault of a Divine Being Realm expert, he also had no assurance at this moment.

    He then stepped forward and calmly replied, "I am Qinchuan, who might you be?"

    "My illustrious name is not for you to know. You only need to understand that I am here to suppress you," the goddess declared with lips red and teeth white, her words slow and measured, carrying an undeniable will: "Hand over the Dao Palace Secret Realm and the Spiritual Pearls you obtained from the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, then destroy your True Spirit, and I will spare the people of this city behind you.

    Otherwise, with just a thought from me, everyone in this city below will accompany you in death."

    People of a city, numbering at least in the tens of millions, were just casually sentenced to death in her statement.

    Indeed, under the effect of the Heaven Warding Pill, she would be completely forgotten by the Heavenly Dao within this hour, her actions would not suffer any backlash.

    She had none of the reservations that Jiang Chen and the others earlier had.

    In her eyes, these people were no more than ants. To kill or not was a matter of a mere thought for her, and she would bear no psychological burden for it.

 Chapter 752 - 752: The Power of the Array Plate

    "You...you are people from the Jiang Family?"

    Qinchuan feigned a sudden realization.

    "Hmph, at least you have some awareness, kid. We are indeed from the Jiang, Liu, Ji, and other major families of the Heavenly South Great Domain, and the person before you is the Immortal from the Golden Spirit Holy Land, known as the Goddess Xue Yi.

    You have successively slain two Immortals from the Golden Spirit Holy Land; this young master advises you not to play any tricks and to obediently heed Goddess Xue Yi''s words."

    Standing behind the goddess, a young man with an imposing presence and handsome appearance spoke with disdain from his elevated position.

    "My patience is limited, I''ll say it again, hand over the two Spiritual Pearls and destroy your Soul yourselves, otherwise, every single person in the city behind you will be buried with you." The goddess from the Golden Spirit Holy Land commanded, her presence majestic and her aura robust.

    "Immortal, I have placed the two Spiritual Pearls in the secret room within the mansion, please allow me to retrieve them."

    Qinchuan said from a distance.

    Xue Yi''s gaze lifted slightly, glancing at Qinchuan.

    Seeing that he could remain neither humble nor arrogant under her intense pressure, she actually developed a higher regard for Qinchuan in her heart.

    As for the Spiritual Pearls not being on Qinchuan''s person, she had no doubts.

    After all, not only Cultivators from the Divine Wilderness Continent but also many disciples from the Divine Realm wouldn''t keep some important Supreme Treasures on them, but in a safe place instead.

    "I will give you sixty breaths of time to retrieve the Spiritual Pearls," she said without any doubt that Qinchuan would play any tricks, nor did she fear Qinchuan escaping. With her Divine Being Realm cultivation level, she was confident that no one could escape.

    "Sixty breaths are more than enough," Qinchuan nodded and spoke indifferently.

    Then, he slowly withdrew, showing a great deal of respect for the other party.

    When Qinchuan finally retreated safely back into the city, he suddenly shouted towards the direction of the palace and other areas: "Li Kaitian, activate the Array Plate!"

    At the same time, he hurriedly flew towards the Qin Residence, loudly calling for Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    Goddess Xue Yi''s arrival had naturally been noticed early by Li Kaitian and others; they had prepared well in advance, waiting for Qinchuan''s order to activate the Array Plate.

    The moment they received Qinchuan''s telepathic message, they hesitated no further, each stimulating their Spells.

    Subsequently, an aura surged from the bodies of the twelve Great Emperors, engulfing the Zhonghua Formation Plate, and a mysterious green orb of light shot up from the Array Plate into the sky.

    The green aura soared into the clouds, and right below where Goddess Xue Yi and the others were standing, it exploded with a bang. It transformed into a curving screen of light that spread rapidly outward.

    The screen expanded at an incredible rate, and within a mere half-breath, it had enveloped the entire Tianqing City, resembling a giant Green Lotus leaf, both mystical and ancient.

    In that instant, all Cultivators within Tianqing City felt the terrifying pressure overhead vanish without a trace.

    Many Cultivators initially thought that the heaven-defying powerful beings had left and began to look up.

    But they saw a thin layer of a light barrier above them, and outside the barrier, those four heaven-defying powerful beings had not left.

    "What''s going on, how come the aura of that heaven-defying powerful being suddenly disappeared!"

    "What is that light barrier?"

    "Could it be, this is Tianqing City''s protective array?" some Cultivators speculated.

    "It must be Tianqing City''s Protective Great Formation, that''s why we are not affected by that strong being''s pressure."

    Many Cultivators discussed among themselves, quickly realizing it was a protective array.

    "This protective array, can it withstand attacks from such powerful beings?"

    Many Cultivators began to worry again.

    After all, Goddess Xue Yi had demonstrated overpoweringly strong capabilities just moments before.

    Qinchuan quickly returned, standing inside the array''s light barrier.

    There had been a significant change in his aura, as he had gone from the early stage of the Great Saint Realm to the Great Emperor Realm.

    In just a matter of dozens of breaths, he had returned to the Qin Residence and activated his first life''s physical body.

    Originally, he thought that deceiving Xue Yi into fetching the Spiritual Pearl, while actually activating the defensive array, would anger her and the others. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    However, he found that Xue Yi and the others calmly stood outside the array, waiting quietly, not taking the protective light barrier of the array before them seriously at all.

    Her expression was as usual, showing not the slightest hint of anger.

    Did she not understand that Qinchuan was deceiving her?

    No, Holy Maiden Xue Yi was naturally aware that Qinchuan was preparing to resist her.

    But to her, everything before her eyes appeared as though Qinchuan was nothing more than a jumping clown.

    The fury is the expression of the powerless; in the face of absolute power, she simply could not muster any feelings of anger.

    All she needed to do was wait for sixty breaths to pass and then eliminating Qinchuan would suffice.

    Just a mere protective great formation; how could it stop her footsteps.

    "Ten breaths left. It seems you are prepared to sacrifice the lives of everyone in the city?" Holy Maiden Xue Yi looked at Qinchuan behind the light barrier and whispered, her tone devoid of any emotion.

    "The fairy has misunderstood; I did not go to fetch the Spiritual Pearl. Now that I have retrieved it, if the fairy wishes to have it, feel free to come and get it," Qinchuan said calmly, holding a glowing green Spiritual Pearl in his hand inside the protective array.

    "Five breaths left," Holy Maiden Xue Yi continued, her voice playful as she looked at the green light screen, "Do you truly believe that this broken formation before you can halt me?"

    A cultivator standing behind Xue Yi burst into mad laughter, unable to resist mocking, "Kid, I think you''ve got the guts of a Heavenly God; in front of a Divine Being Realm powerhouse, you still dare to play these clever tricks."

    "Whether or not it can stop you all remains to be tested, how can we jump to conclusions so soon?" Qinchuan''s eyes shone brightly as he tightly gripped the Chi Yue Spear in his hands, his aura continuously climbing.

    He had no confidence that the array plate could block the few people before him, but even if it couldn''t, he was confident that he could fight using his last resort.

    Even if he was unable to suppress the opposition, he could at least drag out the fight until the effects of their Heaven Warding Pill expired.

    "Time''s up!"

    At that moment, Xue Yi''s eyes shot out a dazzling divine light, her lips parting slightly.

    Speaking, she raised her lotus arm; a phoenix shadow emerged as she violently struck towards the green light barrier in front of her.

    To deal with a mountain protection formation, she had no intention of exerting her full strength, using only twenty percent of her power.

    Yet even that twenty percent was terrifying; a group of Great Emperor powerhouses wouldn''t be able to withstand her palm.

    This wasn''t just the gap between the Great Emperor Realm and the Divine Being Realm.

    It was also the gap between the Mortal Realm and the Divine Realm.

    She was confident that she could break through the protective array before her.

    But the next moment, her palm struck the light barrier in front of her, and her complexion changed slightly.

    The scene she had imagined of shattering the light barrier with one palm did not occur; instead, she felt as if her Divine Power Spells had struck a body of water, causing ripples that spread outwards from the barrier.

    The light barrier of the array itself showed no sign of cracking at all.

    "Fairy, you haven''t taken me seriously enough, to attack the great formation I have laid out without using your full strength?

    Knowing that you are a cultivator of the Divine Being Realm, how could I possibly rely on a shabby formation to stop you?"

    Qinchuan, standing within the light screen saw that the formation was intact and let out a slight sigh of relief.

 Chapter 753 - 753: Goddess Xue Yi

    Just now, Goddess Xue Yi made her move, and Qinchuan saw it clearly.

    Although her palm force seemed to act only upon a single point, it followed the ripples, spreading throughout the entire light screen.

    In other words, her palm force was completely and evenly distributed across every part of the light screen.

    She wanted to shatter the protective array''s light screen, meaning she needed to break the entire screen in an instant.

    "Quite interesting, I didn''t expect to find such an array in the Lower Realm, capable of withstanding a palm strike from me!"

    A hint of surprise flashed in Goddess Xue Yi''s eyes, but she quickly recovered and said coldly.

    "Hmph, even so, this formation breaking array won''t withstand my next palm strike!"

    Having said that, the atmosphere around Goddess Xue Yi suddenly shifted; a fierce storm was gathering, and at that moment, the heavens and earth changed, and the winds and clouds surged.

    Snowflakes began to drift in the world around her, and she stood amidst the vastness, holy and ethereal, with phoenixes flying around her, bursting forth with immortal divine light amidst the snowy landscape.

    "Open!"

    Sensing something extraordinary about the array facing her, Goddess Xue Yi began to harness the power of divine abilities.

    She concentrated the power of the heavens, and the celestial phenomena were truly terrifying.

    "This palm strike, I fear, is not so simple!" Qinchuan once again tightened his grip on the Chi Yue Spear in his hand.

    If the array plate shattered, he was ready to step forward and confront the attack immediately.

    "Boom!"

    The palm struck with a force that shook heaven and earth, as though creating the world anew; the entire world quaked, the heavens trembled, and countless rays of light scattered in all directions.

    But all this was just an illusion outside of the Zhonghua Formation Plate.

    Inside the Zhonghua Formation Plate, all was silent.

    The many cultivators could only see above their heads the continuous light screen, rippling like azure waves.

    The protective array''s light screen not only blocked divine power spells, but it also completely isolated sound waves.

    "The Green Lotus Divine Emperor really is formidable!" Qinchuan thought to himself as his tightly clenched grip on the Chi Yue Spear began to relax unknowingly.

    The array plate was still intact.

    However, outside the array, Goddess Xue Yi''s complexion finally changed, with waves of emotion rising inside her.

    "What? My all-out strike can''t break through this turtle shell?!"

    "Goddess, if you cannot even break this trivial protective array, how can this young master willingly hand over the Spiritual Pearl to you?"

    Qinchuan had just secretly inquired Li Kaitian and others; the result was that, although the Zhonghua Formation Plate had been subjected to a fierce assault, it was far from reaching its limit.

    Now he completely let down his guard and began to mockingly taunt his opponent.

    "Little thief, don''t get carried away with your success. I am a supreme deity; how could I be at a loss of what to do with you!"

    Xue Yi rebuked coldly, the aura around her growing ever stronger. The volcanic crater above her head opened, and a gigantic golden bell slowly emerged. The flow of golden light was resplendent as an aura of terror spread about; this was a Seventh Rank Divine Instrument unleashing its full power.

    "Break!" Goddess Xue Yi, holding the golden bell, charged towards the light barrier in front.

    "Bang, bang, bang"

    At that moment, she unleashed all her powers, pouring horrific energy incessantly onto the light screen.

    But still, the light screen remained stable as ever.

    No matter which Divine Instruments she used, any force applied upon it was like dropping a stone into the ocean, creating nothing but ripples without any visible effect.

    Inside Tianqing City.

    The many cultivators were completely astounded, staring blankly at the sky, swallowing their saliva.

    "My God, what kind of array is this that can block the full-on assault of such a powerful being?"

    The light screen blocked Xue Yi''s oppressive force, but to everyone''s sight, outside the protective array, the world transformed, phoenixes danced, and large snowflakes scattered.

    Although they did not know the Realm of Xue Yi, they understood that she was at least of the Great Emperor Realm.

    But should the many cultivators of Tianqing City find out that Xue Yi was of Divine Being Realm, they would probably be astonished to the point where their jaws would drop.

    The larger the area covered by an array, the greater the flaws it has, making it easier to break through.

    And now, this light dome that enshrouded Tianqing City could actually block the full-force attacks of the Divine Being Realm.

    How terrifying was that?

    "Fairy Xue Yi, what are you doing? Why haven''t you captured this lad quickly?"

    From a distance, the cultivator from the Jiang Family couldn''t help but frown as he spoke.

    "Hmph, this tortoise shell is incredibly sturdy; why don''t you give it a try?" Xue Yi, as a Deity of the Divine Being Realm, was already frustrated at being blocked by a Protective Great Formation, and upon hearing Jiang Li speak, she couldn''t help but respond coldly.

    At this moment, she completely lacked her earlier demeanor of calm and confidence in controlling everything.

    "Hmph, are you suggesting this mere Mortal World array can stop a cultivator of the Divine Being Realm?" Jiang Li said with a sinister tone.

    "Are you questioning my abilities?" Xue Yi, frustrated and agitated, glared over. "Do you want to try and see if you can withstand a palm from me?"

    "Hmph, you have the Heaven Warding Pill; naturally, this young master is no match for you here, otherwise why would I let you try to break this protective array? I would have taken action myself long ago!" Jiang Li disdainfully said.

    Without coming to an agreement, the two began to challenge each other.

    "Both of you, please refrain from infighting. This array covers an extensive area and is indeed rare; it must be an extraordinary array. Let''s join forces and break through this array first," said the cultivator from the Liu Family, named Liu Mo, as he started to mediate.

    "Yes, the key right now is to solve this protective array," added the female member of the Ji Family, stepping forward and speaking in a gentle voice.

    "I won''t argue with you over this; let''s deal with this shell first," Jiang Li said coldly.

    Thereupon, the four of them operated their Divine Power Spells and began to attack the light screen that was blocking their way with all their might.

    However, this was one of the twelve Array Plates left by the Green Lotus Divine Emperor; the Zhonghua Formation Plate specialized in defense, and now that it was deployed, it could not be so easily broken through.

    The four powerful beings found that no matter what means they used, they could not breach the array.

    "How does it feel, the four of you? How about taking a break and continuing after some rest?" Qinchuan had not made a move and was just watching the four people jump up and down outside the array, trying every trick in the book to no avail, feeling inwardly amused.

    Their gazes were sharp and vicious, filled with the dark intent to kill.

    Unfortunately, the Spell of Divine Eyes couldn''t penetrate the array.

    Qinchuan was clearly right there, but they had no way of reaching him.

    "Dammit, what kind of array is this!"

    The more confident and proud Goddess Xue Yi had been earlier, the more furious and frustrated she felt now.

    Just as Goddess Xue Yi continued to attack the array, an unforeseen change occurred.

    At that moment, a mysterious buzzing sound suddenly arose in the void.

    "Buzz¡ª"

    This sound did not specifically come from any direction but resonated directly in everyone''s minds.

    Not just Qinchuan, Xue Yi, and the many Great Emperors, but even every commoner in Tianqing City at this moment felt something stir within them.

    "What''s happening?" S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    At that moment, everyone looked toward the void as they felt a sincere piety arise within them, compelling them to want to worship devoutly.

    As Qinchuan heard this sound, a smile couldn''t help but emerge at the corners of his mouth.

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    Qinchuan''s face revealed a mysterious smile, "The time has finally come!"

    At that moment, Goddess Xue Yi''s expression wildly changed.

    "Darn it! The time limit for the Heaven Warding Pill has expired!"

    As it turned out.

    The group was hindered by the Zhonghua Formation Plate, and Goddess Xue Yi was wholly focused on breaking the formation; they had completely forgotten about the time.

    An hour had already passed.

    The effects of the Heaven Warding Pill gradually wore off, and her presence was directly exposed under the Heavenly Dao Laws, instantly detected.

    She looked up into the void.

    In just an instant, above the blue sky, clusters of white clouds turned into red glows like crimson rosy clouds, and substantial Great Dao Rune Patterns were condensed into dazzling Judgement Chains in the void.

    Laws wandered in the void, emitting a terrifying and frightening aura that made it hard for the cultivators to resist the urge to kneel in worship.

    At the same time, the sound of scripture chanting resonated in the void¡ªmystical and primitive, with endless runes rising like the tides, extremely terrifying.

    "Run!"

    A thought surged in Goddess Xue Yi''s mind. Her presence was rapidly fading, and she threw out a Supreme Treasure, which was a teleportation Dharma Sphere.

    In the most perilous moment, she wanted to open the gateway to return to the Upper Realm.

    But in the next moment, an invisible force of Law power descended straight down.

    Goddess Xue Yi''s body vanished at a speed visible to the naked eye.

    First, her palms, then her limbs, and finally her torso, her physical body disappeared little by little as if being devoured.

    "No!" Goddess Xue Yi let out an unwilling roar, her piercing shrill voice echoing throughout the heavens and earth.

    However, the Heavenly Dao Laws are unstoppable, and her physical body, along with her soul, vanished before everyone''s eyes.

    From the moment the anomaly occurred in the world and the Heavenly Dao Laws descended to the erasure of Goddess Xue Yi.

    The entire process happened in an instant.

    Just a moment ago, everyone was puzzled about the source of the humming noise, and in the next moment, Goddess Xue Yi was erased unwillingly.

    Many cultivators didn''t have time to react.

    "What¡­ what just happened?"

    Below Tianqing City, many cultivators looked at each other in confusion, not understanding why she had disappeared without a trace.

    "Could it be, that was the rumored force of the Heavenly Dao Laws?!"

    A Quasi-Emperor strong enough to know some heavenly and earthly laws speculated in his heart.

    "Yes, it must be the power of the Heavenly Dao, that feeling was just too horrible!" Even the Quasi-Emperor felt incredibly insignificant in the presence of that anomaly, like a speck of dust in the universe. Thinking back, they realized the source of this power.

    "Drawing upon the Heavenly Dao Laws, that mysterious woman, she surpassed the existence of a Great Emperor?"

    "That was actually a being who surpassed the Great Emperor!"

    Realizing the crucial point, the many cultivators of Tianqing City erupted into an uproar.

    Initially, they thought that the Daoist Formation above their heads was already powerful, capable of blocking the attacks of Great Emperor-level strong ones.

    However, they had not anticipated that this array''s defense far exceeded their imaginations and that it could even block a being that surpassed Great Emperors.

    And it held for an entire hour.

    This was truly astonishing. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "This¡­"

    Seeing Goddess Xue Yi being erased by the Heavenly Dao, waves of shock surged through the hearts of Jiang Li and the others.

    "What should we do now?" Jiang Li turned to look at Liu Mo and Ji Yue.

    But as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Qinchuan already flying out from the Great Formation, Dao Magic gushing out from his entire body like a dazzling fireball, heading straight for the trio.

    Clearly, he had no intention of letting the three of them go.

    With the threat of the Deity in the Divine Being Realm, Xue Yi, gone, Qinchuan took the initiative to attack.

    "Dammit, he''s underestimating us, let''s fight him to the death!" Liu Mo''s eyes flashed with a sinister light as he spoke coldly.

    With Xue Yi dead, Qinchuan had emerged to attack, clearly not taking them seriously.

    "Liu brother makes sense, the three of us joining forces, why worry about not being able to slay this child," Jiang Li stood behind Liu Mo and also spoke in a deep voice.

    "After all, we are the proud children of the Upper Realm, how could we be frightened into fleeing in the Lower Realm. Ji Yue, let us three act together, even without the Deity Xue Yi, we are more than enough to suppress him!"

    "Good!" Ji Yue''s beautiful eyes flickered like waves, and she nodded her head as well.

    "Kill!"

    Liu Mo and Ji Yue both shouted angrily at the same time, their Divine Skills shining like the sun, with a radiance of ten thousand zhang, attacking Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, how dare the light of a tiny grain of rice try to compete with the brilliance of the bright moon!" A cold smile appeared on Qinchuan''s lips; he didn''t take his opponents seriously at all.

    The Chi Yue Spear flew over, like an invincible mountain god, tearing open the heavens and shattering the earth, violently sweeping toward the two.

    "Bam, bam"

    There came a violent collision, Qinchuan battling against his opponents with the simplest of Divine Power Spells. Earth Fire and lightning intertwined within the Chi Yue Spear, instantly submerging his adversaries.

    The next moment, the figures of Liu Mo and Ji Yue were sent flying, directly smashed into the depths of the earth''s abyss.

    With one thrust of his spear, Qinchuan suppressed Liu Mo and Ji Yue, his hands not stopping as he swung his Long Spear, unleashing a brilliant Spear Energy, stabbing toward the distant void.

    In the distance, a void portal opened, half of Jiang Li''s body already disappearing into it.

    Turns out.

    Although Jiang Li had shouted about killing Qinchuan, he had his own plans in mind, not believing himself to be a match for Qinchuan, who had slain the Jiang Family''s genius, Jiang Chen.

    His well-spoken words about the three of them acting together to suppress Qinchuan was just a ploy to use the other two to stall Qinchuan for a brief moment so he could escape back to the Upper Realm.

    "Don''t blame this young master for being selfish, Liu Mo and Ji Yue. Even Jiang Chen, Liu Fuyi, and Ji Xuan, three working together, were vanquished here; how could we be his opponents? This is the only way to save ourselves now."

    Half of Jiang Li''s body entered the portal back to the Upper Realm, he thought to himself.

    But the next moment, he suddenly felt a sharp pain at his waist.

    "Ah¡ª"

    Then, he felt his body uncontrollably lurch forward.

    A moment later, a sharp pain hit him, and he was horrified to find that his body was left with only the upper half.

    Jiang Li, having determined to flee from the start, could naturally not hide from Qinchuan''s Dharma Eye; in the instant before he completely returned, Qinchuan''s Spear Energy had severed his physical body.

    "The people of the Jiang Family are all fools!" Ji Yue and Liu Mo finally realized they had been betrayed by Jiang Li, and couldn''t help but curse.

    "Submit to this young master, or die!"

    Only then did Qinchuan turn his gaze toward Liu Mo and Ji Yue, blasted deep into the earth, and spoke indifferently.

    Ji Yue''s mouth overflowed with blood; her eyes filled with hatred as she stared at Qinchuan and disdainfully said,

    "Hmph, my Ji Family is an Ancient noble house, how could we submit and kneel before..."

    "Pfft!"

    Qinchuan''s Long Spear swept across before Ji Yue could finish speaking, and she instantly exploded, both physical body and soul utterly destroyed.

    Qinchuan did not hesitate or show any delay.

    "And you?" After extinguishing Ji Yue with one thrust of the spear, Qinchuan once again looked coldly at Liu Mo.

    "I..." Liu Mo suddenly felt as if he were being stared at by an Ancient deity, his entire body shivering.

    "Young master, spare my life, I am willing to submit!" Terrified by Qinchuan''s formidable strength and decisive killing, Liu Mo no longer had the will to resist, stuttering as he spoke.

    Willing to submit, Qinchuan immediately activated the Divine Soul Contract, and took Liu Mo as a servant.

 Chapter 755 - 755: Half a Man

    Jiang Li''s half physical body returned to the Upper Realm, precisely landing in the courtyard of the Jiang Family.

    Jiang Yu, Holy Master Jin Ling, as well as powerhouses from families such as the Ji and Liu, had all gathered there, waiting for good news from Goddess Xue Yi and the others.

    However, they had not expected that suddenly, half a person would fall from the sky, and it startled everyone.

    Afterward, the few of them were able to make out the disfigured intruder.

    "Jiang Li!"

    The four of them were shocked and dismayed to see Jiang Li transformed into such a state.

    "Jiang Li, how did you end up like this, and where are Xue Yi and Ji Yue and the others?" Jiang Yu stepped forward, used his Great Divine Power to stabilize the injuries, fed a Snow Soul Pill, and then asked with a furrowed brow.

    Jiang Li had a narrow escape from death and was still shaken.

    Although he had lost half his body, it was not fatal. The clan possessed Divine Pills capable of regenerating life and bones, and there was still hope for his half body to grow back.

    After a long while, he came back to his senses and said with a chill of fear,

    "Patriarch, they''re dead, Xue Yi, Goddess Xue Yi, Liu Mo, Ji Yue, they''re all dead!"

    "Dead? How is that possible? Our Holy Land''s Xue Yi took the Heaven Warding Pill. In the mere Lower Realm, she was an invincible presence. Even if a hundred Great Emperor powerhouses besieged her, they wouldn''t be her match. How could she just perish like this!" Holy Master Jin Ling''s Liu Mei eyebrows shot up.

    "Reporting to the Holy Master, the junior speaks nothing but the truth. Immortal Xue Yi indeed took the Heaven Warding Pill and was not detected by the Heavenly Dao. However, that Qinchuan, I don''t know what formation he set up, but it could actually ward off the attacks of Immortals of the Divine Being Realm. In the end, when the time of the Heaven Warding Pill was up, the Immortal couldn''t react in time and was eradicated by the Heavenly Dao.

    Afterward, that Qinchuan made his move to kill the three of us. He''s a monster, with a single move he killed both Liu Mo and Ji Yue. If I hadn''t run fast, I''m afraid I too would have..."

    He hadn''t finished speaking when Holy Master Jin Ling and Ji Jian''s storage spaces suddenly stirred, and messages came from the other end of the Sound Transmission Stones.

    The next moment, both people received the news from the Sound Transmission Stones and exchanged a look of mutual recognition.

    "Xue Yi is dead!"

    "Ji Yue is dead!"

    It was only then that the two of them got the message from their family''s sacred lands that the soul tablets of Xue Yi and Ji Yue had shattered.

    "They''re truly dead?!" Although Liu You had not yet received the message, the fact that Xue Yi and Ji Yue had perished was already confirmed.

    "The formation that can stop a Divine Being Realm, what formation is that? Tell it to me in detail!" Liu You''s gaze shone with divine light as she demanded coldly.

    Thereupon, Jiang Li recounted the entire situation, except he concealed the part where he used Liu Mo and others to escape and save himself.

    "The Green Lotus Array Plate?"

    Jiang Yu and Ji Jian exchanged a look, their eyes flickering with an unusual gleam.

    Both great families possessed profound backgrounds and immediately understood that this was the legendary Green Lotus Array Plate!

    "What should we do now? Are we truly without means to deal with this youngster?" Liu You and Holy Master Jin Ling had not caught on to the importance of the array plate and were still contemplating how to deal with Qinchuan.

    "This child is going against the heavens. This matter has exceeded what my Heavenly South Great Domain''s Jiang Family can handle alone. I must report this to the main house," Jiang Yu said at this moment.

    Upon guessing the existence of the Green Lotus Array Plate, he knew they no longer had any hope of killing Qinchuan in the Lower Realm.

    The Green Lotus Array Plate, even in the Upper Realm, is a defiance of the heavens. In the Lower Realm, it means invincibility.

    "I must also report this to the main house!" Ji Jian spoke in a deep voice as well.

    "You two¡­" Liu You and Holy Master Jin Ling frowned simultaneously.

    Initially, all four families were privy to the secrets of the battle at the island.

    Because of the Spiritual Pearl in Qinchuan''s possession, the four families suppressed this news, wanting to vie for the Spiritual Pearl through their own means.

    However, now that things were halfway through, the Jiang Family and the Ji Family suddenly reported it, which would undoubtedly expose the news.

    This was something that both the Liu Family and the Jin Ling Sanctuary could not accept.

    The patriarchs of the Jiang and Ji families were beings of extraordinary status; if they were to get involved, the Liu Family and the Jin Ling Sanctuary, regardless of their efforts, would not be able to compete with them for the Spiritual Pearl.

    "No way, if you report to the head family, I wouldn''t mind letting the news of young Qinchuan holding two Spiritual Pearls get out," said Liu You, his body emitting a chill that swept around.

    "If you involve the head families, you are undoubtedly disqualifying my Jin Ling Sanctuary and the Liu Family from the contention for the Spiritual Pearls. Then, we will certainly not just sit by and await death," the Holy Master of the Jin Ling Sanctuary said indifferently.

    "You..."

    Jiang Yu and Ji Jian understood what both parties meant¡ªthe Liu Family and the Jin Ling Sanctuary were preparing to take this news and seek the support of a major sect.

    In the end, the four left displeased, with none of them coming up with an effective plan against Qinchuan. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    That night, Jiang Yu still used a Sound Transmission Stone to contact the head family of the Jiang Family far away in the central Divine Realm.

    That night, not only the Jiang Family but also a strong individual from both the Jin Ling Sanctuary and the Liu Family flew out, using the Great Formation to head for the far-off central domain of the Divine Realm.

    The Jin Ling Sanctuary and the Liu Family both understood that the alliance between the four families had already disbanded at this point.

    Backed by their head families, the Jiang and Ji families would soon suppress and silence the other two if they didn''t find a powerful patron themselves.

    ...

    Qinchuan was unaware that he had inadvertently disbanded an alliance within the Heavenly South Great Domain, nor did he know that even stronger forces would soon descend upon this world.

    After subduing Liu Mo, Qinchuan looked towards the vast expanses of the world and found that Mo Wentian had already taken advantage of the chaos to escape, and his whereabouts were unknown.

    This made him quite regretful; he had wanted to capture him and force some secrets about the Immortal Burial out of him, but still, Mo Wentian had managed to slip away.

    At the Qin Residence, in a garden.

    Two people sat opposite each other in the pavilion, both Bai Ruoxi''s two Protectors and Ye Xuanji staying far away from this place.

    Dharma Patterns flowed around, forming a barrier.

    "I wonder, should I address Immortal Lady Bai as Ruo Xi or Bai Ling?" Qinchuan said while controlling a small cauldron in front of him, boiling water within.

    "The name Bai Ling was given by my master. When moving around in the Lower Realm, I named myself Ruo Xi. Since we are in the Divine Wilderness Continent, I am just Ruo Xi," Bai Ruoxi answered.

    "I see." Qinchuan brewed the tea with the Alchemy Fire and continued, "I''ve heard the Immortal Lady mention coming from the Upper Realm. May I know which great master''s lineage you hail from?"

    "My master is a hermit, not from any renowned master''s lineage. His name is Mo Wu, but I presume Young Master Qin has not heard of him," Bai Ruoxi replied with a smile.

    "Mo Wu?" Qinchuan searched his memory and confirmed he had never heard the name before.

    Yet, hearing the surname Mo, he thought of Mo Wentian.

    Immediately, he continued with a smile, "It seems Immortal Lady Bai and Mo Wentian are old acquaintances?"

    "Is Young Master Qin perhaps wishing to inquire about the relationship between Brother Mo and my master?" Bai Ruoxi smiled gently.

    "I had indeed forgotten; Immortal Lady Bai is favored by the Heavenly Dao, with the ability to peer into hearts and discern all things. Nothing can be hidden from you," Qinchuan said, smiling while secretly pondering.

    "Brother Mo, this Bai Ruoxi seems to have an even closer relationship with Mo Wentian than I imagined."

 Chapter 756 - 756: The Great Cataclysm of Heaven and Earth

    "Young Master Qin is jesting with Ruo Xi. My studies in the Heavenly Dao are not even one percent of Young Master Qin''s, not to mention that Young Master Qin''s eyes are brilliantly perceptive with an incomparable Pupil Skill. How dare I, Ruo Xi, show off in front of the master?"

    Bai Ruoxi paused for a moment before continuing, "Brother Mo''s origins are mysterious, originating from a Crystal Coffin that flew out of the Immortal Burial Site. He was nurtured within the coffin and born from it, surely Young Master Qin has heard of this?"

    Qinchuan nodded. He had long known that Mo Wentian came from the Immortal Burial Site.

    "Eighty thousand years ago, the Immortal Burial Site erupted with an anomaly. A Crystal Coffin flew out, and numerous powerful beings saw the coffin. It even caused quite a stir in the Upper Realm, and countless cultivators mobilized to search for the Crystal Coffin''s whereabouts around the Immortal Burial Site.

    In the end, the coffin was found by my mentor, who brought back Brother Mo in it and named him Mo Wentian."

    "I see!" Qinchuan now understood the reason behind it all, his gaze deep, "If that''s the case, Bai Fairy should actually be calling Mo Wentian ''senior brother.'' Earlier, during my fight with Mo Wentian, you should not have been merely watching, but helping him, shouldn''t you?"

    Bai Ruoxi''s pretty face was pale but her smile was captivating.

    "In fact, Brother Mo left our mentor more than seventy thousand years ago and has rarely met with our mentor since then. I also only became a disciple of my mentor a little over thirty years ago, and all this was relayed to me by our mentor himself.

    And the number of times I have met with Brother Mo is limited to just once, eighteen years ago when he met with our mentor."

    "The personal grudges between Young Master Qin and Brother Mo are their own and do not involve the sect. Of course, as a nominal junior sister, Ruo Xi does hope that Young Master Qin and Brother Mo can resolve their misunderstandings and dispel their grudges."

    Bai Ruoxi spoke frankly; the personal grievances between Mo Wentian and Qinchuan were just that, personal, and would not affect or involve her.

    During their conversation, the water in the cauldron was boiling.

    "Bai Fairy, would you like to try this Heavenly Secret Enlightenment Tea?" Qinchuan willed it, and the Jade Cauldron produced two streams of water, pouring two cups of tea, and he spoke.

    Bai Ruoxi didn''t employ Spiritual Power; her hands were as delicate as jade shoots and her fingers like scallions, she personally picked up the teacup, her rosy lips lightly touching, sipping a small mouthful of the Enlightenment Tea.

    "Delicious tea, this is produced by the million-year-old tea tree on Tianji Mountain, brewed with the Innate Separation Water from the Clear Frost Pool, truly a fine tea!" Bai Ruoxi couldn''t help but praise.

    "Oh, I didn''t expect Bai Fairy to be able to discern that it comes from that old tree on Tianji Mountain?"

    "Previously, when I served our mentor, his favorite was this Heavenly Secret Enlightenment Tea. Ruo Xi has done some study on the various Enlightenment Teas of the Divine Realm." Bai Ruoxi''s eyes twinkled.

    "This Mo Wu, he''s not simple!" Qinchuan frowned upon hearing this, musing in his mind.

    In the Upper Realm, there are countless varieties of Enlightenment Tea, with the most famous totaling over a hundred thousand, but none is more precious than that old tea tree on Tianji Mountain.

    The tea produced by this old tree is not sold publicly but is used to reward the meritorious disciples within the Tianji Sect.

    That Bai Ruoxi could immediately identify its origin indicated that she had enjoyed it often. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Qinchuan didn''t dwell on it much, but instead, he shifted topics and asked, "Before the great battle earlier, Fairy Bai spoke of an impending great catastrophe?

    After the Ancient battle, the Divine Wilderness Continent shattered into more than ten thousand fragments, and the Underworld and Divine Wilderness emerged, limiting the powerful beings within these two domains. Now, after billions of years, the cosmos is stable, and the Three Realms each follow their rules, operating as usual. Where might this great catastrophe that Fairy Bai mentioned arise from?"

    Qinchuan had already sensed that this world was changing, as if a heaven-shaking storm was brewing, yet he never associated it with the so-called catastrophe of heaven and earth.

    After all, apart from that great battle in ancient times, there had been no other event that could be called a catastrophe of heaven and earth.

    "What if I said it was a premonition, would Young Master Qin believe me?" Bai Ruoxi''s gaze was insightful, flashing a sweet smile.

    Qinchuan looked at her, only to see her sitting upright with a very serious expression on her face, appearing not to be joking.

    Qinchuan laughed, showing a calm and composed demeanor, and said, "As an Immortal favored by the Heavenly Dao, having a premonition about the upcoming catastrophe is within reason, and this young master naturally believes it."

    "But the fairy also said that both Mo Wentian and I are people fated in the calamity, is that also a premonition?"

    Bai Ruoxi shook her head, speaking in a soft voice, she replied, "That''s not the case. What is the catastrophe of heaven and earth? When will it come, and what kind of changes will happen? Ruo Xi knows nothing about it, so how could I possibly know in advance who is fated in the calamity? It was just an excuse I found in a moment of urgency when I saw the two of you fighting fiercely."

    At this point, Bai Ruoxi''s tone shifted again, "However, Young Master Qin and Brother Mo are by no means ordinary people. In this imminent catastrophe of heaven and earth, you are destined to play an important role."

    "Mo Wentian returning from death with his True Spirit undying is indeed suspicious, but how did Fairy Bai conclude that I am not an ordinary person?" Qinchuan sipped his tea, smiling, "Is it simply because I had the upper hand in the fight with Mo Wentian?"

    Qinchuan remained calm and composed, but the next moment, the words from Bai Ruoxi''s mouth set off waves of shock within him.

    Bai Ruoxi spoke calmly, "With the Soul undergoing nine transformations and being born, not even the eternal cycle of reincarnation can do anything to Young Master Qin. How could you be an ordinary person?"

    "She actually saw through my secret?!"

    Qinchuan''s expression remained calm, but his heart was already filled with shock, his thoughts churning like water.

    He had experienced nine cycles of reincarnation, a secret that had never been revealed before. Even Ji Huo''er and Yue Chan, who knew that Qinchuan was not truly in his teens, simply thought he had achieved Body Snatching Rebirth through his True Spirit; they were unaware of his secret of nine cycles of reincarnation.

    Now, it had been pointed out so plainly by Bai Ruoxi; how could he not be astonished?

    At that moment, he even harbored thoughts of silencing her permanently.

    Seemingly seeing through the shock in the depths of Qinchuan''s heart, Bai Ruoxi continued, "Young Master Qin can rest assured, Ruo Xi''s constitution is special, close to the Heavenly Dao, but is also deeply bound by it. The consequences of divulging the secrets of heaven, Ruo Xi is very clear about."

    Her words were quite clear, which was equivalent to telling Qinchuan.

    To let Qinchuan be at ease, although she had seen through Qinchuan''s secret, she had no intention of spreading it.

    Qinchuan quickly regained his composure and drank the remaining Enlightenment Tea in his hand, "Fairy must have seen it three years ago, right?"

    Bai Ruoxi nodded, not denying it.

    "At that time, young master''s strength was merely at the Meridian Opening stage. Although it was very well disguised, Ruo Xi could still see through it. Now that the young master''s strength has increased rapidly, the Heavenly Dao Divine Soul''s flaws are even more thoroughly concealed, making it more difficult to see through."

    "In fact, not only Young Master Qin and Brother Mo but also in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, there are countless gifted individuals emerging in the Underworld and Upper Realm. Some women have a real Physical Body without a Soul; there are those who can withstand the suppression of the Heavenly Dao, and even those who are born at the level of the God Realm, defying the heavens with their strength.

    Over the past twenty years, Ruo Xi has passed on teachings across many Domains and has seen innumerable extraordinary individuals. There are many who are even more mysterious than Young Master Qin and Brother Mo."

 Chapter 757 - 757: Great Catastrophe of Heaven and Earth

    Qinchuan suddenly.

    He had long since grown accustomed to his identity as one experiencing a million-year cycle of nine reincarnations.

    But in the eyes of others, the cycle of nine reincarnations was bound to be extraordinary, which made him no different from the likes of Mo Wentian and Wu Xin Fairy.

    "Fairy Bai''s words have benefited Qin greatly."

    Qinchuan rarely clasped his fists and gave a bow. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Although Qinchuan still had not figured out the true nature behind the various mysteries he encountered in recent years amidst the chaotic world,

    he believed very much in the prophecy of a great calamity that Bai Ruoxi spoke of.

    Even though it was merely her own conjecture derived from a sense of intuition.

    Furthermore, he did not believe that the person fated for the calamity was just an excuse she had hastily made up.

    Whether it was Mo Wentian, who possessed the ability to resurrect from death, Bai Ruoxi''s inexplicable closeness to the Heavenly Dao, or Wu Xin Fairy who lived without a soul, and the many extraordinary individuals mentioned by Bai Ruoxi,

    these people were perhaps indeed born for the calamity.

    Even he himself, having acquired the Nine Revolutions Method and achieved a soul of nine lifetimes, was pushed by some unnamed force from behind, all for the sake of the great calamity.

    Everything pointed towards the Immortal Burial Site.

    This gave Qinchuan, who had been perplexed for so long, a direction to pursue. Thus, he gave his bow willingly and even his self-reference became a few notches humbler.

    "Fairy Bai has traveled a great distance to Tianqing City, I assume you did not come to seek Qin for a debate on the Dao?"

    Qinchuan spoke again.

    In their conversation, Bai Ruoxi was forthright and exhaustive in her discourse.

    It was clear she had come with full sincerity, truly seeking something from Qinchuan.

    This was not like what Ye Xuanji had speculated¡ªthat she came to challenge him to see who was superior in Dao Magic.

    Since the other party came with sincerity, it was only natural for him not to rebuff her face.

    "Indeed, conversing with Young Master Qin, Ruo Xi cannot hide any thoughts from you. This time Ruo Xi has come indeed to ask for a favor."

    Bai Ruoxi became extremely serious at this moment, sitting upright with pride in her posture, her eyes reflecting a sanctified aura.

    "In recent years, Ruo Xi has done extensive research on the Dao, but as my understanding and intuition of the Heavenly Dao deepened, I also felt a strong and heart-palpitating premonition rising within me.

    Initially, I thought this was just a side effect of being too close to the Heavenly Dao.

    However, ever since I met Young Master Qin a few years ago, this inexplicable feeling of palpitation in my heart became stronger and stronger.

    The first time I met Young Master Qin, shortly after our parting, Ruo Xi began to forcefully fall into an illusion realm every time I entered meditation."

    "An illusion realm?" Qinchuan moved, looked up, and pursued further, "What kind of illusion realm is it?"

    Falling into an illusion realm during meditation was not unusual.

    But if it was a forced entry into an illusion realm every time one meditated, that was rather peculiar.

    "A very strange illusion realm. In it, I walk alone in a continuous city of ice and snow, where the expanse is vast and silent, without a single person in sight.

    That place has no visible boundaries; the entire world is completely covered by ice and snow, and in the vast world, there is only me, feeling utterly helpless and alone.

    I wander through the city, feeling as if some supreme being wishes to devour me, which is terrifyingly horrifying.

    In fact, as I search blindly through the vast city of ice and snow, wandering aimlessly with each fall into the illusion realm, I would experience tens of thousands of years, my will completely crushed by solitude."

    After my will is shattered, my physical body in the illusion realm begins to fade away, transforming into specks of starlight, and finally merging into the surrounding city of ice and snow."

    At this moment, Bai Ruoxi''s face showed a few traces of timidity, apparently still quite frightened by the loneliness and helplessness in the illusion realm.

    "Before my consciousness was completely devoured by the Illusion Realm, I finally saw a person in that city,"

    Qinchuan''s brows lifted in understanding, and a flicker of incredulity passed through his eyes. He then pointed to himself and said, "That person is me?"

    It wasn''t that Qinchuan was narcissistic, but Bai Ruoxi''s story had been unrelated to him for so long that there was no reason for her to seek him unless he was the person that appeared at the end.

    "That''s correct."

    Indeed, Bai Ruoxi, pure and ethereal, nodded in confirmation.

    Truth be told, she was perplexed as well. Her encounter with Qinchuan was merely a passing one, and she didn''t understand why his image would appear in her Illusion Realm senselessly.

    Moreover, because the feelings in the Illusion Realm were too realistic, she had fallen into a lonely eon, which subconsciously engendered a trace of fondness for this man she had only met once.

    Because Qinchuan was the only living person she had seen in the endless, vast world she was trapped in.

    Initially, she intended to rely on her own effort to break free from the disturbance of the Illusion Realm.

    However, as of late, her will had grown stronger, and the time she spent trapped in the Illusion Realm also lengthened.

    So, she eventually made up her mind to seek out Qinchuan.

    This man she had only seen in the Illusion Realm.

    "When did you first fall into the Illusion Realm, and the city you saw there¡ªcan you reproduce it?"

    Qinchuan calmed down and asked composedly.

    "The first time I fell into the Illusion Realm was four years ago on May 15. As for reproducing the appearance of the Ice Snow City, Ruo Xi cannot do it."

    As she spoke, Bai Ruoxi stretched out her delicate hand, sending forth a wave of Immortal Qi. This Spiritual Energy churned in her palm, struggling to shape itself, but ultimately, with a loud pop, it vanished into thin air.

    Clearly, some mysterious force of law was preventing her from reproducing the city.

    Unable to reproduce the appearance of Ice Snow City, a guess formed in Qinchuan''s mind.

    "Is it this place?"

    Then, Qinchuan waved his hand grandly, and Spiritual Energy surged out, manifesting a vast picture before them depicting a sprawling ice snow cityscape and a boundless snowy plain.

    Seeing this evolved scroll of Ice Snow City, Bai Ruoxi couldn''t help but tremble, her complexion turning somewhat pale.

    This place had imprisoned her in the Illusion Realm for countless years; naturally, she couldn''t remain unaffected upon seeing it.

    "Yes, that''s the place!"

    Bai Ruoxi''s voice trembled as she exclaimed.

    "What is this place?"

    "No wonder you don''t know, this is a secret realm within the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb in the small world."

    The vast, snowy world exists in too many places across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds and the Upper Realm.

    But Qinchuan remembered clearly what happened four years ago on May 15.

    That day, he had seized the World Crystal Core from the Bronze Gate within the Spirit Martial Great Tomb, causing the entire tomb to explode.

    On the day of the Spirit Martial Great Tomb explosion, Bai Ruoxi fell into the Illusion Realm¡ªa coincidence indeed.

    Qinchuan instantly connected this to the remaining eight Great Secrets.

    Among the tombs of the remaining eight Great Secrets, only the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb located in the Northern Cold Continent has such an Ice Snow Secret Realm.

    "Supreme Saint Divine Tomb!" After a lengthy silence, Bai Ruoxi seemed to be pondering something. After a long while, she finally said, "Young Master Qin, Ruo Xi has an impudent request."

    "You want me to accompany you to the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb?" Qinchuan instantly guessed her intention; without much thought, he went straight to the point. "I will visit the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb in the future; at that time, Fairy Bai can join me."

    Of the nine Great Secrets, only the Supreme Saint Secret Realm has not yet collapsed, indicating that its Secret Treasures still exist.

    Qinchuan had indeed made up his mind to visit the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb in the future, and he was eager to uncover the mystery behind Bai Ruoxi''s inexplicable entrapment in the Illusion Realm of the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb.

 Chapter 758 - 758: 758 Tianyuan Reform

    In the following period,

    the alliances of the four major forces in the Upper Realm scattered, busying themselves with their own affairs. With the cross-domain passage opened by the Jiang Family now closed, there were no cultivators reckless enough to come looking for trouble.

    Mo Wentian''s whereabouts also remained unknown.

    Tianqing City regained its former tranquility.

    The expansion of Tianyuan Nation''s power was now exerting a positive effect.

    The talents, connections, and various resources of Heavenly Treasures Materials from the entire Dongju Continent and the Heavenly Mountain Domain flowed into Tianqing City without cease.

    The strength of Tianyuan Lineage''s cultivators in Tianqing City was rapidly increasing.

    Li Zhi certainly did not miss this excellent opportunity to expand Tianyuan''s power. He allocated a piece of land in Tianqing City to establish the Tianyuan Academy,

    specially to enroll the elite geniuses from all over the world.

    At the same time, in the former capitals of the Three Kingdoms such as Great Yan Jiuxiang and the Heavenly Mountain Domain of Nanchi Continent, Tianyuan Sub-academies were established.

    A quarter of the resources and Mysterious Crystals collected from various places were allocated to support these academies and to attract geniuses.

    Of course, compared to the vast territories and the entire population of the Great Domain, just a few sub-academies and one main academy were far from enough to completely absorb the talented individuals from the wide mundane world into the cultivation path.

    He then came up with a plan. Tianyuan would further subdivide each Great Domain into various prefectures, each governed by a Domain Lord.

    Tianyuan established prefectural offices, decreeing that each Domain as well as its prefectures establish Tianyuan academic schools in their respective territories.

    The schools within a prefecture were called Primary Academies, while those within a Domain were termed Advanced Academies.

    All children within a prefecture''s Domain, upon reaching the age of eight, could go to an academy to test their aptitude.

    If they passed the aptitude test, they could enter a Primary Academy to cultivate. After successfully graduating from six years of cultivation there, they could then proceed to an Advanced Academy to practice more powerful Divine Power Spells.

    If they could graduate from an Advanced Academy, they would have the chance to enter one of the various academies to cultivate.

    While a single prefecture might be small for the strong, it is still a distant place for ordinary mortals; therefore, the academies needed to sink further down into the mundane world.

    However, these were not things the Tianyuan Royal Family could accomplish on their own, as there were too many mortal villages and cities for the Tianyuan Royal Family to cover every aspect.

    Li Zhi then came up with another solution. The resources that could be obtained from Tianyuan by the academies each year were limited; if they wanted more resources, they would need more cultivators to graduate successfully.

    As a result, the academies would naturally find ways to reach down into the mundane world, either by establishing institutions or by conducting regular annual aptitude tests in the villages.

    Of course, this was just one of the measures Li Zhi took after Tianyuan''s expansion.

    A year after the implementation of this measure, Tianyuan Nation''s prestige also reached its peak.

    Because of this reform, Tianyuan has undoubtedly created an upward path for all children of mortal families within its realm, regardless of their status, to become strong.

    Previously, it was incredibly difficult for ordinary people to start cultivating. Taking the first step, testing one''s talent, many people of the mundane world found it unattainable; only slightly more prominent families were qualified to test their talent and embark on the path of cultivation.

    Testing one''s talent was just the first step; afterwards, one had to do everything possible to join a Sect.

    After joining a Sect, cultivation was not smooth sailing either. Sects were rife with conflicts of interest, and for a new disciple to stand out, they had to navigate through considerable scheming and compete for resources with the children of the elders from various factions.

    Without a strong background or once-in-a-millennium talent, ordinary cultivators found it extremely difficult to rise up. Being able to cultivate to the Dragon Transformation Realm was already akin to their ancestors'' graves emitting a green smoke, or having their parents at home burning incense every day.

    Being able to set foot on the path of cultivation was already fortunate; half the children from the mortal families would forever miss the opportunity to cultivate.

    However, after the establishment of the academies, with good cultivation conditions and without the various obstacles on the path of cultivation, most cultivators who originally could only reach the Dragon Transformation Realm would have sufficient strength to step into the Holy''s Realm.

    Meanwhile, Li Zhi and others spent months composing and promulgating the "Tianyuan Code", initiating an era of governing the Divine Wilderness Continent with codified laws.

    In this code, it was explicitly stipulated that all cultivators within Tianyuan Nation are subjects of the Ancient Tianyuan Kingdom, and everyone must abide by the rules of the code.

    Among them, the code introduced an unprecedented concept.

    Killing was against the law.

    Before this, with sects prevalent throughout, the four ancient kingdoms in constant strife, and killings and lootings being common occurrences.

    In people''s eyes, such events were commonplace; to avoid being killed, one only had to become stronger and kill the opponent.

    Therefore, in the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, from the top-tier powerhouses down to the small cultivators of the Tempering Body Realm, nobody thought there was anything wrong with killing; people would often kill in a fit of rage, with blood splattering on the spot.

    Now that Tianyuan had unified the land, such chaos had to be curbed.

    Of course, this measure was currently only aimed at the mundane world below the Dao Palace Realm.

    For cultivators above the Dao Palace Realm, killing and plundering couldn''t be effectively restrained in the short term.

    However, the code also firmly restricted those on the path of cultivation from willfully acting against those below the Dao Palace Realm in the mundane world; anyone discovered doing so would be relentlessly pursued by Tianyuan''s law enforcement officers.

    All these reforms were meticulously underway under Li Zhi''s management.

    Thanks to Tianyuan''s stability and rich resources, its strength had also made rapid progress.

    Just last year, there were as many as a thousand new Holy Cultivators in Tianqing City alone, more than two hundred had reached the Great Saint Realm, and there were several dozen Supreme Saint experts; this was just in Tianqing City, not to mention the countless others across the entire Ancient Tianyuan Kingdom.

    Even within the royal family, a new Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouse had emerged. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The number of new powerhouses added this year, if placed five years ago, was something Li Zhi and the various old ministers of Tianyuan wouldn''t even dare to dream of.

    Qinchuan had also heard a bit about the series of reforms and measures Li Zhi had implemented within Tianyuan.

    This guy, it seems, truly has the well-being of the world''s inhabitants at heart.

    Even from a certain perspective, Qinchuan felt that Li Zhi''s ideals might even be greater than his own.

    After all, everything Qinchuan did was for the sake of reviving Luo Ling''er.

    Even his initial desire to support the Ancient Tianyuan Kingdom in dominating the Divine Wilderness was wholly for the convenience of gathering Heavenly Treasures Materials from the Divine Wilderness Continent, which could be said to be for his own personal benefit.

    Whereas Li Zhi was concerned with the entirety of the Divine Wilderness.

    Indeed, this elicited a degree of admiration from him.

    While the interior was steadily progressing, the exterior expansion was also proceeding in an orderly fashion.

    Now that they had firmly established a foothold, the push into the Nanchi Continent continued without pause.

    Adjacent to the Heavenly Mountain Domain, both the Fenghe Domain and Xianyang Domain''s great families, having previously opposed Qinchuan at Devil Mountain, were easily subdued¡ªthose who were destroyed were destroyed, and those who surrendered did so without a fight.

    Everywhere they passed, Sect Families yielded one after another, not daring to resist.

    Today, the Ancient Tianyuan Kingdom has already conquered ten Great Domains in the Nanchi Continent, which totals one hundred and three Great Domains; now, one tenth of them are in Tianyuan''s hands.

    It won''t be long before the entire Nanchi Continent is unified under Tianyuan.

    Of course, in addition to those who submitted, there were also many Sects that rebelled.

    Among them, dozens of Sects with Emperor Realm experts in one Great Domain banded together to resist Tianyuan''s expansion.

    But facing the onslaught of Mei Qian''er, Li Kaitian, and Ancient Ape and others, these Great Emperor experts soon suffered defeat, swore oaths to the Heavenly Dao, and proclaimed their submission.

 Chapter 759 - 759: Enrollment Convention

    Qin Residence.

    Ever since the divine maiden Xue Yi had attacked, Qinchuan again sealed himself in the Qin Residence, to cultivate with all his heart.

    Bai Ruoxi also stayed in the Qin Residence during this time, taking the opportunity to teach Ji Huo''er, Ye Xuanji, and others about the great Tao of heaven and earth, bringing them immense benefits and leading to continuous breakthroughs in their realms.

    On this day.

    Qinchuan, who had been in seclusion in the secret room for seven months, finally opened his eyes, emitting a blazing brilliance.

    "The Supreme Saint Realm, at last!"

    After months of cultivation, Qinchuan''s realm had directly advanced to the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    Feeling the endless streams of Innate Qi surging through his limbs, as mighty as the waves, Qinchuan felt his mood ripple with comfort and pleasure.

    "After months of seclusion, it''s time to emerge," Qinchuan murmured to himself.

    Soon after, Qinchuan got up, stepped out of the secret room, and came to the courtyard of the Qin Residence.

    "Big brother, you''ve finally come out of seclusion!" Ji Huo''er, who was practicing in the courtyard, heard the footsteps, saw Qinchuan, and immediately called out excitedly before leaping toward him.

    Qinchuan, seeing the girl flying towards him, couldn''t help but be greatly surprised; she stood slim and tall, with a graceful and curvaceous figure, and her breasts stood proudly.

    Her height was almost to Qinchuan''s nose, nowhere near the appearance of the old Ji Huo''er.

    If it were not for her distinctive red clothes and her familiar voice, Qinchuan would have thought a newcomer had arrived in the mansion.

    Although her appearance had greatly changed, her personality had not changed at all¡ªit was still as straightforward and unrefined.

    She wanted to throw herself into Qinchuan''s arms, but given her current stature, it was clearly not very practical and ended up crashing into Qinchuan''s embrace instead.

    "Hiss, Huo''er, how did you grow up so fast!" Qinchuan rubbed his forehead, as Ji Huo''er flew into him at an awkward angle, burying his entire face into softness, which made him quite dissatisfied.

    "Hehe, big brother, didn''t expect it, right? This is Huo''er''s true form!" Ji Huo''er''s large eyes twinkled as she released her own aura, "Not only did Huo''er grow taller, but her cultivation level has also made rapid progress."

    "You actually reached the Supreme Saint Realm before I did," Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, noting that Ji Huo''er''s aura was torrential, revealing her Supreme Saint cultivation.

    He then opened his Innate Pupils.

    He saw that the Divine Fragment within Ji Huo''er''s body had completely integrated, and the strand of Strange Fire had also been completely subdued.

    No wonder she had made continuous breakthroughs in her cultivation over the past half-year, entering the Supreme Saint Realm before Qinchuan did.

    "Young Master Qin!"

    Bai Ruoxi, Ling Xian''er, and Ye Xuanji heard the noise and also came to the courtyard.

    "It seems that with Fairy Bai here, you all have reaped great benefits during this period," Qinchuan said when he saw everyone, noticing that both Ling Xian''er and Ye Xuanji had made their own breakthroughs.

    Ye Xuanji had already stepped into the Supreme Saint Late Stage, and Ling Xian''er, keeping pace with Ji Huo''er, had fused that Divine Fragment and a wisp of Strange Fire, advancing her cultivation to the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    "Fairy Bai indeed has some unique insights into the path of Dao Magic!" Ye Xuanji responded.

    He had been profoundly affected by listening to Bai Ruoxi''s teachings over the past few months.

    "Young Master Qin, your advancement during this period has also been quite remarkable, your aura becoming increasingly elusive," Bai Ruoxi''s gaze was filled with surprise.

    She could feel that Qinchuan had done more than just make a breakthrough in his Realm Cultivation. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In other respects, she felt that Qinchuan had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.

    Especially when she saw a hazy Immortal Qi coalescing above Qinchuan''s head, dragons and phoenixes forming around his body, his aura shining with the light of myriad colors, and his Destiny flowing like an endless river.

    The fact was, it was indeed so.

    Having already perfected the path to breakthroughs in realm cultivation, Qinchuan would have found it easy if it were merely a matter of advancing from the Great Saint realm to the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    With an abundance of accumulated resources, three months would have been enough.

    During this seclusion, Qinchuan had actually spent most of this time awakening his Innate Qi.

    Qi is divided into tangible and Formless Qi.

    The concept of tangible Qi is easy to understand: the act of breathing in and out, and the Qi that flows through the spirit veins of the body is tangible Qi.

    Among equivalent realms, tangible Qi directly determines the key to the strength of the physical spirit power that can be exerted.

    If Qi is abundant, one is strong; if Qi is deficient, one is weak.

    As for formless Qi, it is more arcane and can generally be understood as destiny.

    When Qinchuan awakened his Innate Qi, not only did his tangible Qi transform, but his formless Qi also underwent a change.

    That''s why Bai Ruoxi felt as if Qinchuan had become a completely different person.

    Just as they were sitting in the courtyard, engaged in high-spirited discussions about Qinchuan and narrating amusing incidents from the outside world...

    A rough voice sounded from outside the Qin Residence.

    "Elder Ye, His Majesty has come to visit."

    Qinchuan recognized the voice; it was Chen Baidao, who always followed Li Zhi, the Protector with the Tian Can leg.

    The "His Majesty" he referred to was Li Zhi, and naturally, Elder Ye was Ye Xuanji.

    With Qinchuan in seclusion for a while, the affairs of the Qin Residence had fallen upon Ye Xuanji''s shoulders.

    The palace was not yet aware that Qinchuan had left his seclusion, which is why they spoke of visiting Ye Xuanji.

    Qinchuan thought for a moment, and the gates of the Qin Residence opened.

    Li Zhi and Chen Baidao strolled into the mansion.

    "Young Master Qin, I didn''t expect you to have left your seclusion!"

    Upon seeing Qinchuan, Li Zhi was also quite excited, and both of them performed a grand salute respectfully.

    "There''s no need for such formality," Qinchuan said, waving his hand, and two jade stools flew over, indicating for them to sit down.

    After thanking him, they explained the purpose of their visit.

    It turned out that.

    In ten days'' time, Tianyuan Academy''s ceremony for the recruitment of new students would take place.

    According to the rules set by Tianyuan, at the start of the academy''s term, each elder of the academy and the Imperial Family was entitled to select a talented and clever student to become their direct disciple.

    Therefore, that day at Tianyuan Academy was an exceedingly lively one.

    And this year''s recruitment was the first time the academy targeted advanced institutions from all the Great Domains, with the number of students far exceeding previous years, making the scale unprecedented.

    Thus, Li Zhi had come to inquire whether Ye Xuanji and Ji Huo''er were willing to participate in this grand event.

    Of course, he did not expect Ye Xuanji and others would actually choose one of these talents as a disciple.

    His main intention was for them to make an appearance at the academy.

    After all, Ye Xuanji and Ji Huo''er had special identities; if they appeared at the recruitment ceremony, it would be tantamount to Qinchuan making an appearance.

    If Li Zhi had known that Qinchuan was not in seclusion, he would definitely not have disturbed Qinchuan with such a trivial matter.

    But because he thought Qinchuan was still secluded, his idea was to have Ye Xuanji and others make an appearance.

    Unexpectedly, he ran into Qinchuan just as he had come out of seclusion, which turned out to be a direct and suitable opportunity to invite Qinchuan to the event.

    "Big brother, it''s the recruitment ceremony! Talents from all over the Dongju Continent will be there, and it''s going to be an impressive scene. Let''s go take a look!"

    Upon hearing about such a splendid event, Ji Huo''er immediately became excited, flying up and shaking Qinchuan''s arm as she spoke.

    Qinchuan pondered for a moment.

    There was still a month left before the one-year period he had agreed upon with the Wu Xing Fairy, so there was no conflict in terms of time.

    He then nodded his head and said,

    "Since I am the Honorary Dean of Tianyuan Academy, it is only proper that I make an appearance at the first recruitment ceremony."

 Chapter 760 - 760: The History Book

    The Honorary Dean mentioned by Qinchuan is also a scheme concocted by Li Zhi.

    At the establishment of Tianyuan Academy and various regional colleges, Li Zhi made Qinchuan the Honorary Dean for Tianyuan Academy.

    Every disciple who graduated from these colleges and academies was, in name, a disciple of Qinchuan.

    Moreover, Li Zhi decreed that every college must erect a statue of Qinchuan for students to pay homage to.

    Qinchuan was to be the one and only everlasting Honorary Dean.

    Qinchuan understood the significance of this. Once established, his prestige would reach an unprecedented level in future generations, and all cultivators would regard him as a life mentor.

    However, Qinchuan also recognized the underlying reason.

    Ultimately, the strength of the Tianyuan Nation hinged upon Qinchuan''s own power.

    Without Qinchuan as their backbone, many Great Emperors would rise up in rebellion and carve out their own territories and resources.

    Therefore, Li Zhi was determined to bind Qinchuan and Tianyuan Nation together.

    Given the potential Qinchuan had shown, his becoming a Divine Emperor was a certainty.

    In doing so, as long as Qinchuan was tied to Tianyuan Nation, he would inevitably protect it from harm for a million years.

    Although Qinchuan was indifferent to the idea of leaving a resounding name for posterity, he did not oppose the role of Honorary Dean.

    Which was why he had readily agreed to attend the first enrollment ceremony.

    Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

    The location of Tianyuan Academy was in the suburbs northwest of Tianqing City.

    This place was a convergence of spirit veins, bordered by the Heavenly Demon Forest to the north and the Teleportation Array to the east. It was considered a region with abundant spiritual energy within the outskirts of Tianqing City.

    Here, jade palaces and exotic towers shot straight into the sky, surrounded by an immortal atmosphere; spiritual energy wafted through the air, cranes danced, and spiritual beasts appeared in the nearby woods.

    It was indeed a sight befitting an immortal''s paradise.

    Today, Tianyuan Academy was teeming with cultivators.

    Cultivators queuing for the enrollment stretched from the first floor of the academy to the edge of the Heavenly Demon Forest, creating a sea of people that was a sight to behold.

    "Hey, you guys in front, please go to the back of the line!"

    Qinchuan and his companions walked past the long queue towards the inside of the academy, provoking the dissatisfaction of some justice-minded cultivators who shouted from a distance.

    But when Qinchuan and his companions turned around.

    The faces of those justice-minded cultivators immediately changed, "National¡­ National Advisor¡­"

    "That''s Dean Qin!"

    "Greetings, Dean Qin!"

    After recognizing Qinchuan, the surrounding cultivators warmly and excitedly saluted him from afar.

    Ji Huo''er thoroughly enjoyed such scenes, strutting proudly with her head held high.

    Eventually, as she clung to Qinchuan''s arm and proceeded forward, many cultivators, particularly the beautiful female cultivators, envied and admired her.

    "Who is that being so favored by the National Advisor?" Some cultivators were curious as well as envious.

    "You guys don''t know, huh? Give me ten Mysterious Crystals, and I''ll tell you about the backgrounds of the beauties beside the National Advisor!" a cultivator said brazenly.

    "What kind of news is that for ten Mysterious Crystals?" a cultivator complained.

    "It''s worth ten, take it or leave it!" he retorted.

    "I''ll buy it!" A cultivator handed him ten Mysterious Crystals.

    Upon receiving the crystals, the cultivator began, "The elder following the National Advisor is none other than Elder Ye Xuanji. The red-clad immortal maiden holding the National Advisor''s arm and the white-clad, ice-like immortal maiden, Zuo San, they are both immortals from Thousand Fox Mountain. They had already shared a deep relationship with the National Advisor long before he became famous.

    As for the last Immortal, filled with Dao Magic, she was none other than the widely acclaimed Bai Ruoxi, who had been preaching throughout Dongju Continent a few years ago¡­"

    At first, the conversation about Qinchuan and his companions was quite credible, but as they spoke more, it became increasingly far-fetched, eventually turning into wild fabrications, claiming Qinchuan''s charm was so astonishing that Bai Ruoxi ceased her preaching, willingly following and agreeing to marry Qinchuan.

    The rumors spread wildly among the people, with some even speculating that Ji Huo''er and others had already borne Qinchuan several sons.

    "Hehe, big brother, these people are saying that teacher sister and I have given birth to several chubby boys for you!" Ji Huo''er clung to Qinchuan''s arm, barely holding back her laughter, and said in all seriousness.

    It was clear she was doing it on purpose. Qinchuan, with his keen senses, couldn''t possibly have failed to hear these behind-the-back discussions.

    Qinchuan''s face darkened, and he glared fiercely at the cultivators who were fabricating stories in the distance.

    Those cultivators suddenly felt their hearts clench, their eyes wide open, speechless, and no longer dared to continue their tales.

    "Oh no, we''ve been heard by the National Teacher¡­"

    These rumors were not meant to be malicious; they were just wild guesses by some bored cultivators about the lives of top experts over teatime chit-chats.

    Qinchuan simply glared and then let it go, naturally not bothering to pursue the matter further.

    "Young Master Qin! His Majesty has requested your presence at the Scripture Pavilion."

    After Qinchuan entered the academy, a female guard at the Holy Stage approached and whispered to him.

    "Lead the way!"

    Qinchuan did not know why Li Zhi had suddenly asked him to go to the Scripture Pavilion, but he spoke in a deep voice.

    "Big brother, I''m off to have fun at the enrollment testing center!"

    Ji Huo''er had never been interested in the Scripture Pavilion since she was young, and the very mention of it gave her a headache. At that moment, she leapt and flew into the distance.

    "Xian''er, keep an eye on Huo''er and don''t let her cause any trouble!" Qinchuan cautioned.

    "Don''t worry, master, Huo''er has grown up and knows her limits now," Ling Xian''er said with a charming smile, reminding Qinchuan not to treat Ji Huo''er like the little girl of days past.

    However, after saying that, she too gracefully flew away, chasing after Ji Huo''er.

    Qinchuan and his companions followed the guard through the academy.

    As the female guard led them away from the academy''s dojo and deeper into the academy, they twisted and turned, the surroundings gradually growing quieter.

    Finally, the group entered an ancient-looking pavilion.

    Upon entering the Scripture Pavilion, Qinchuan saw Li Zhi, Chen Baidao, and several cultivators with contained and gentle auras.

    "Young Master Qin, over here!"

    "Young Master Qin, take a look at this!"

    After Qinchuan approached, Li Zhi handed a scroll of scriptures to him.

    "Hmm?"

    Qinchuan looked at the scriptures before him, which were boldly titled¡ªChronicles of the Human Race.

    Qinchuan''s soul brushed over the scriptures and in no time, he had a general understanding of the contents. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This was a record about how the Human Race, since the Ancient Era, had gradually risen to dominate the Divine Wilderness Continent up to the present day.

    However, the scriptures were not yet comprehensive, with many eras still unrecorded.

    Then, Qinchuan glanced at more scriptures placed on a jade shelf not far away.

    Besides the Chronicles of the Human Race, there were dozens of other great racial histories such as Divine Wilderness History, Divine Race History, Demon Race History, as well as the most important national record, the Tianyuan Annals.

    However, most of these were incomplete; some due to lack of time for writing, and others due to insufficient information, with many eras difficult to fill.

    After pondering for a short while, Qinchuan soon understood the impact these things would have in the future.

    He was struck with realization, "Li Zhi, once these are published and spread, your reputation will likely endure across the entire Divine Wilderness Continent, perhaps even rivaling the likes of the Great Emperor Green Lotus!"

 Chapter 761 - 761: Entering the Way through Literature

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    From the Ancient Era to today.

    Cultivators roamed freely, and the major races fought over resources.

    Hence, both the Human Race and other races neglected the recording of past events.

    Only some sects would revise their historical records and collect various Divine Power Spells and Scriptures.

    But the key is that each sect would only document its own deeds, and with the rise and fall of sects, a multitude of Divine Skills and Scriptures were also lost as sects declined.

    This is why, despite the existence of Divine Power Spells and inheritances from the four great races ¨C Gods, Demons, Spirits, and Monsters ¨C in the Ancient Times, they eventually disappeared, and in modern times, fewer and fewer Divine Power Spells were passed down.

    Bai Ruoxi, upon entering this Scripture Pavilion, sensed an unusual aura. Her beautiful eyes moved, and upon seeing the rows of historical books on the shelves,

    A look of surprise appeared on her face.

    "So strong is the sense of the Dao, these books actually contain the profound truths of the Heavenly Dao!"

    "Sense of the Dao?" Qinchuan''s heart stirred, and his attention was wholly focused on the extensive collection of historical books, completely missing this so-called sense of the Dao.

    At that moment, he opened his Innate Pupils.

    Indeed, he saw that each of the Scriptures on the bookshelves emitted strands of the Heavenly Dao''s aura.

    This aura of the Heavenly Dao was still weak, but the sense of the Dao within was astonishing, something not within the reach of ordinary cultivators.

    Yet now, the aura of the Heavenly Dao from these Scriptures enveloped Li Zhi and the others, gentle and soothing.

    "This is actually a Heaven''s Dao Scripture!"

    "Brother Li, have you felt any abnormalities in your Cultivation Level while writing these historical books?" Bai Ruoxi''s eyes were deep as she looked at Li Zhi.

    The Dao, profound and unfathomable, is difficult even for ordinary cultivators from the Divine Realm to grasp.

    Previously, Li Zhi naturally could not see that he had been favored by the Heavenly Dao while writing the historical books.

    Upon hearing Bai Ruoxi''s question, he immediately recalled and said,

    "Now that Immortal Bai mentions it, I did indeed feel some anomalies while I was writing these historical books."

    "To speak of it, I might come from the imperial family, but I have average talent. After more than thirty years of cultivation, my Cultivation Level was merely at the Dao Palace Realm.

    Even after taking a huge number of Heavenly Treasures Materials and undergoing body refinement, my Cultivation Level progressed slowly.

    But I found that when I spent my spare time writing these historical books, my body''s Spiritual Energy would circulate on its own, and not only did my Cultivation Level not stall, but it also grew rapidly.

    Even a year ago, when I was writing the history of the Human Race, I consulted various Ancient Books, not resting for a whole month, but I did not feel the slightest fatigue. The Spiritual Energy in my body circulated incessantly, and I felt refreshed and clear-headed, and even my Cultivation Level broke through from the Immortal Platform Realm to the Dragon Transformation Realm."

    "Before, I thought it was just the result of me loosely cultivating after taking a large amount of Heavenly Treasures Materials, but now after Immortal Bai''s reminder, this indeed seems very unusual!"

    Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi exchanged glances, and with the same realization, they said in unison, "Entering the Dao through writing!"

    Cultivators ultimately seek the comprehension of the Dao.

    From the Great Dao to the Heavenly Dao, cultivators enter the Dao through Martial Arts, apprehending the rules of heaven and earth to enhance their strength with Spiritual Energy.

    Aside from entering the Dao through Martial Arts, there are many other ways to comprehend the Heavenly Dao: through writing, painting, Alchemy Dao...

    However, these alternative methods only serve to extend one''s lifespan, and the practitioners'' strength pales in comparison to those who enter through Martial Arts.

    And yet, this is a world where Martial Arts reign supreme, and aside from the path of Martial Arts, these alternative methods are termed as side or secondary paths.

    Being weak in strength, these side paths have no way to compete with Martial Artists for Cultivation Resources.

    Thus, other than Alchemy Dao and Healing Dao, which still exist in some super sects, other methods have long disappeared into the annals of history.

    Unexpectedly, Li Zhi, by writing the history of the Divine Wilderness, had inadvertently entered the Dao through this method.

    ```

    Having grasped this pivotal point, Qinchuan glanced over the numerous scriptures in the pavilion and said, "Most of these ancient books are unfinished. If one day you manage to complete all these historical records, you may have the chance to ascend to the Divine King Realm!"

    "Divine... Divine King..."

    Li Zhi''s heart leaped suddenly, as he came to a realization, "Does Young Master Qin and Immortal Lady Bai mean that compiling historical records can aid in cultivation?"

    "It''s not just an aid to cultivation; the act of writing these historical records aligns with the Heavenly Dao''s Intention. It is, in essence, cultivation itself."

    Born into the Imperial Family, although Li Zhi''s Cultivation Level was not high, his insights were not shallow. He quickly understood that this was the legendary path of cultivating through scholarship.

    He was once again struck with astonishment and shock.

    After a long while, he composed himself, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and then he explained the purpose of asking for Qinchuan.

    As it turned out.

    He had begun by revising the history of the Human Race, and he had now completed the content of the last million years.

    He knew that Qinchuan had lived for countless years and had an extraordinary understanding of the history of this past million years.

    Thus, he wanted Qinchuan to review these historical records to see if anything was amiss or if there were details that warranted addition.

    After all, the contents of the books were compiled after the annihilation of various Sect Families, summarizing ancient texts from their Scripture Pavilions, so inaccuracies were inevitable.

    "You can send a copy of these historical records to my residence when they''re ready, and I''ll have a look when I''m free," Qinchuan nodded and didn''t refuse.

    Afterward, Li Zhi took Qinchuan and the others on a tour of the Scripture Pavilion.

    This newly-built Scripture Pavilion, despite its size, is probably among the largest on the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    The Tianyuan Royal Scripture Pavilion is likely ranked first, followed by this one. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    It spanned sixteen floors high from bottom to top.

    From Mortal World books to Heaven-Earth Xuanhuang''s various Mysterious Techniques, then to all kinds of Divine Power Spells, medical texts, Pill formula secret manuals, and more, they were too numerous to count.

    Most of the scriptures here were collected from different Sect Families that were destroyed during the expansion of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom.

    Qinchuan took a tour but didn''t find any scriptures or methods worth noting.

    He had already seen most of the Divine Power Spells before.

    "Your Majesty, the first batch of disciples to undergo the Soul Trial has emerged," a maid''s voice rose within the Scripture Pavilion, as Qinchuan and the others were strolling around.

    "Young Master Qin, Immortal Lady Bai, shall we go have a look together?" Qinchuan nodded again, indicating to Li Zhi to lead the way.

    The Tianyuan Academy recruited disciples from across the entire Tianyuan Nation.

    As a gathering place for talents, the recruitment conditions were extremely stringent.

    One had to meet the criteria on both age and Cultivation Level to enter the Tianyuan Academy.

    Those within thirty years of age who were in the Life Spring Realm, or those below three hundred years in the Dragon Transformation Realm, or even those within two thousand years of the Saint Realm, could all take part in the assessment.

    After that, they had to go through physical body trials, Spiritual Energy trials, and Soul trials respectively.

    The difficulty of these trials increased at each stage.

    If a Cultivator in the Life Spring Realm passed all these, then they would become an external disciple of the Tianyuan Academy.

    After cultivating in the external academy for two hundred years, if they successfully broke through to the Dragon Transformation Realm, they could enter the intermediate court for cultivation.

    Dragon Transformation Realm Cultivators who prove their place in the Saint Realm within a thousand years could become an internal disciple of the Tianyuan Academy.

    As for the Cultivators in the Dragon Transformation Realm and Saint Realm who pass the assessment, they can directly enter the corresponding academy as a disciple.

 Chapter 762 - 762: Assessment

    Qinchuan and the others quickly arrived at a Daoist training ground.

    Right now, there emerged a small, exquisite tower at the center of the training ground, radiating bright and colorful lights that were dazzling to behold.

    Upon seeing Qinchuan and the others arrive, a tower spirit appeared from the small tower, waving hands and greeting Qinchuan enthusiastically.

    This small tower was precisely the Seven-Heart Lustrous Tower that Qinchuan had left in the Exquisite Pavilion, and the tower spirit rushing towards Qinchuan with excitement was none other than Little Seven.

    The Exquisite Pavilion was by now already bound to Tianyuan and under the protection of the Imperial Family, so the tower no longer needed to guard the pavilion and was instead used to assess the disciples.

    In front of the small tower stood a hundred cultivators, most of whom were at the Life Spring Realm.

    Besides them, there was also a cultivator at the early stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm.

    In the Divine Wilderness Continent, reaching the Life Spring Realm by the age of thirty already indicated heaven-defying talent, yet now there appeared a cultivator at the Myriad Manifestation Realm, truly a cultivator with exceptional innate gifts.

    However, Qinchuan couldn''t help but sigh silently upon discovering two familiar figures beside that Myriad Manifestation Realm cultivator.

    By the cultivator''s side, there stood a girl in fluttering red garments who was unmistakably Ji Huo''er.

    That girl was very playful, and had eagerly joined in when she saw the cultivators testing their talents.

    Originally, her age and cultivation level had already exceeded the criteria for recruitment.

    But within the Imperial Family, who didn''t recognize Ji Huo''er''s face? The elder responsible for the assessment knew she had suppressed her cultivation level and lied about her age. Nonetheless, he turned a blind eye and let her slip through the selection process.

    After all, everyone knew that the girl was just fooling around and wouldn''t cause any harm to the assessment.

    Moreover, even if the assessment elder wanted to stop her, he neither dared nor had the strength to do so.

    On one hand, this girl was a favorite of the National Preceptor, while on the other hand, she herself was already at the early stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, whereas the elder in charge of the assessment was only at the Great Saint Stage.

    Even if armed with ten times the courage, he wouldn''t dare to speak a word against her.

    Besides Ji Huo''er, there was also a child around eleven or twelve years old by the cultivator''s side.

    This child was none other than Ye Shiyi.

    Ye Shiyi, who trained well in both the humankind and the spirit realm, had actually found his own path. In just a short year, he had successfully stepped into the early stage of the Life Spring Realm.

    His progress could be described as astonishing, which made Qinchuan also linger a few more moments on him.

    Of course, now that he was the Holy Master of the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, he was not lacking in cultivation resources.

    His purpose here was simply to test his own cultivation level and see how he ranked among the many talents in the Dongju Continent, to broaden his horizons.

    "Miss Ji, look, those two are our Tianyuan Nation''s current Emperor and National Preceptor," said the young man to Ji Huo''er.

    As a member of the Heavenly Fox Clan, Ji Huo''er was naturally very distinctive in her childlike appearance. Now grown into an elegant beauty, every frown and smile captivated those around her. Her bright eyes and white teeth enchanted many, making her the center of attention wherever she went.

    Just now, when she had blended into the crowd, a young man named Yun Hongguang had indeed approached her and had been attentively courting her all the way.

    Seeing Li Zhi and Qinchuan ascend the high platform, he seized the opportunity and took the initiative to introduce them to Ji Huo''er.

    "When the National Preceptor visited our Great Yan City in the past, I had the fortune to catch a glimpse of him from afar. Regrettably, it was but a fleeting moment without the chance to form a bond with the National Preceptor," he said.

    "Oh? So these two are the current Emperor and National Preceptor," Ji Huo''er feigned surprise, for she had met Ye Shiyi and the two had claimed to come from Nanchi Continent together.

    Upon hearing Yun Hongguang say this, she pretended to be astonished.

    "Yes, that''s right. By the way, I heard that the National Preceptor has a wife whose surname is also Ji, which would make her a member of your extended family, Miss Ji!" Yun Hongguang''s eyes gleamed as he stared at Qinchuan and the others.

    Ji Huo''er was delighted upon hearing this and asked with a laugh, "How do you know that the lady with the surname Ji by the National Teacher''s side is his wife?"

    "That''s what everyone outside is saying!" Yun Hongguang was very certain.

    "Nonsense, Young Master Qin clearly hasn''t taken a wife yet!" Ye Shiyi, who had been silent at the side, couldn''t help but retort.

    "You shut up!"

    Ji Huo''er and Yun Hongguang both glared at him simultaneously.

    Yun Hongguang spoke condescendingly, "When adults are speaking, kids should stay out of it!"

    Ji Huo''er laughed heartily, her mouth curving into a crescent moon. She felt these rumors resonated deeply with her, "Exactly, what do you know about the affairs of the National Teacher!"

    Then she looked at Yun Hongguang, "Go on, continue!"

    Ji Huo''er looked very charming when she smiled, with the corners of her mouth turned up as if the entire world burst into bloom, which made Yun Hongguang momentarily dazzled.

    It even led Yun Hongguang to mistakenly believe it was his own conversation that had cheered her up.

    "It seems that my charm, Yun Hongguang, is stunning indeed, that even a fairy like her will eventually surrender to it," thought Yun Hongguang, heart fluttering.

    As the one among the hundred-plus people with the highest talent, Yun Hongguang''s cultivation level was already at the early stage of Myriad Manifestation Realm, while the others were still only in the Life Spring Realm.

    This gave him immense confidence, so he took the initiative to approach and chat with Ji Huo''er.

    "Previously, someone saw a young girl following the National Teacher, who looked to be no more than ten years old.

    You tell me, if this little girl isn''t the National Teacher''s daughter, why would he always keep her by his side?" Yun Hongguang was utterly confident.

    In fact, a majority of the rumors on the streets originated from this.

    "This..."

    Ji Huo''er was left speechless.

    "When did I become his daughter? Wasn''t I just his wife a moment ago?"

    Ye Shiyi, on the other hand, let out a snicker, giving her a gloating look while nodding continuously, "Your words make sense. It seems that the National Teacher really must be married already!"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyebrows slanted downward in fury, glaring all the while.

    But even in anger, Yun Hongguang was still enamored by her.

    As the hundred-plus cultivators were discussing animatedly, an elder on the high stage announced in a resonant voice that the soul assessment had officially begun.

    The content of the soul assessment was exceedingly simple: enter the tower and strive to withstand within it for as long as possible. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This tower would exert different levels of pressure depending on the entering cultivator''s level.

    Therefore, whether they were in the Life Spring Realm or the Myriad Manifestation Realm, or even if they were Dragon Transformation or Saint level experts, as long as they could persist for a hundred breaths'' time within this tower, they would be deemed to have passed the assessment.

    "Miss Ji, during the assessment later, try to stay in the tower as long as possible!" After announcing the rules, the elder from the high stage watched as Yun Hongguang tried to curry favor once again, "Although a hundred breaths'' time is enough to pass the assessment, the longer you hold on, the more you will attract the attention of the elders, and perhaps you might be taken as a direct disciple by one of them."

    Ji Huo''er, brimming with enthusiasm, was looking at the Seven-Heart Linglong Tower, completely ignoring his words.

    The small tower could accommodate no more than ten cultivators at a time, and soon, the hundred cultivators were divided into ten groups.

    Ji Huo''er, Ye Shiyi, and Yun Hongguang, who had been standing at the back, naturally ended up in the last group.

    When the grouping was completed, the elder gave the command, and the soul assessment officially began.

 Chapter 763 - 763: Unprecedented Difficulty

    As streaks of light flashed by, the first group of ten cultivators stepped into the small tower and vanished from sight.

    The area around the small tower was brimming with Dao Magic, runes flickering, while strands of rainbow light continuously circulated. At the spire of the tower, a huge number began increasing from zero¡ªthe countdown panel.

    Through the small tower, everyone could only see the ten cultivators who entered falling into the Illusionary Fixed State, standing in place with their eyes tightly closed.

    It seemed they were undergoing trials for their souls.

    Just after three breaths of time had passed, many cultivators saw that all ten geniuses inside the tower were sweating profusely, trembling all over, and uncontrollable expressions of pain appeared on their faces.

    They were enduring immense soul pressure.

    "Ah¡ª¡ª"

    One of the cultivators let out a muffled groan and then fainted. Shortly thereafter, he was expelled by the small tower.

    "What, it was only three breaths of time, and he already couldn''t hold on?"

    The remaining ninety were extremely shocked.

    Although they knew the soul assessment was extraordinarily difficult, they didn''t expect that a cultivator would be eliminated after just three breaths of time.

    After all, to pass the assessment, one must endure for a full one hundred breaths!

    After passing through physical body and spiritual energy tests to get here, each one was a genius among geniuses.

    And yet one had only held on for three breaths.

    The crowd inhaled sharply, then quickly adjusted their mentality to continue watching the assessment unfold.

    The assessment process was painful but did not harm the soul. The cultivator who had fainted soon slowly regained consciousness.

    He realized he was eliminated and was filled with annoyance.

    "To think I, Yang Yi, with my outstanding talent, am a genius seen once in a century in the entire Western Liang Domain, and yet I still failed to enter Tianyuan Academy!"

    Frustrated and regretful, Yang Yi hadn''t finished his thoughts when he felt a disturbance beside him.

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh"

    He saw three figures consecutively expelled by the small tower.

    "Brother Zhou, Brother Chen, you two also failed to pass the assessment?" Yang Yi recognized the people and was shocked.

    At the same time, he turned to look at the small tower, only to see that the counter at the top had just reached twenty-one.

    "Four cultivators eliminated in just twenty-one breaths of time, how extraordinary is the difficulty of this assessment?"

    "Bang!"

    Before the crowd could react, the small tower expelled another figure.

    Twenty-five breaths, half were eliminated!

    At this moment, the many talents outside the tower could no longer remain calm.

    The elimination rate was simply too high, and most of them would likely find it hard to pass the assessment.

    Even Yun Hongguang''s expression slightly changed, "Miss Ji, this soul assessment is probably incredibly difficult, you should try your best to hold on for one hundred breaths."

    It wasn''t that he doubted his own talent; he was worried about Ji Huo''er failing to pass the assessment.

    If Ji Huo''er couldn''t pass, then they wouldn''t be able to enter the same academy.

    "You should be more worried about yourself," Ye Shiyi glanced at him, not wanting to burst his bubble, and kindly advised.

    "What does a little brat like you know? I am the peerless genius of Lingdu Great Domain, and my strongest suit is the soul path. No matter how difficult the assessment is, how could it possibly trouble me?"

    Time swiftly passed.

    Many geniuses within the small tower couldn''t hold on.

    Between the thirtieth and fortieth breaths, two more cultivators were expelled.

    By the fifty-second breath, the eighth cultivator ultimately could not endure any longer and was eliminated.

    The ninth and tenth cultivators were already staggering, on the verge of fainting at any moment.

    At the sixty-ninth breath, the ninth cultivator fainted and was spat out by the small tower.

    Now, only the last cultivator remained.

    "Will he be able to pass the assessment?"

    Everyone held their breath, afraid to disturb the last cultivator inside the small tower.

    The counter at the top of the small tower quickly reached ninety.

    "At last, will one person manage to pass?"

    The hearts of many geniuses hung in the balance.

    But.

    When the timer reached ninety-eight.

    The last cultivator suddenly let out an "Ah," then fainted and was expelled from the area.

    The first group, annihilated to the last man.

    Not a single cultivator passed the assessment!

    The elder on the high platform announced the results with an expressionless face.

    At that moment, the last cultivator finally came to, and immediately let out a wail that seemed to lament the heavens and the earth.

    "Why... Ah... Why!"

    "I was just two breaths away!"

    The remaining geniuses felt downhearted and sympathetic towards him, for he was only two breaths away from passing the assessment and entering the top Cultivation Holy Land in all of Divine Wilderness¡ªTianyuan Academy.

    But it was precisely these two breaths that caused him to miss the opportunity.

    However, the moods of the remaining cultivators who had not yet been assessed soon became even heavier.

    With the assessment''s heaven-defying difficulty, they essentially had no chance of passing.

    The assessment for the second group quickly commenced.

    As expected, in this round, no cultivator managed to pass the assessment; the one with the lowest endurance was ejected at the fifth breath.

    The one who lasted the longest endured for eighty-two breaths.

    The third group.

    Annihilated to the last man.

    The lowest score was six breaths, and the best was ninety-six breaths.

    The fourth group.

    This group finally saw a cultivator pass the assessment.

    It was a plainly dressed girl with dark skin who successfully endured for a hundred and three breaths.

    "Zhao Xuanmu, passed the assessment, with a score of a hundred and three breaths!"

    The elder announced from the high platform, and the girl couldn''t help but shout out loud, both crying and laughing, greatly thrilled by passing the assessment.

    "Come over here and wait!"

    The elder, with an expressionless face, directed the girl to approach the high platform.

    The many cultivators looked at Zhao Xuanmu with eyes filled with envy.

    Out of forty people.

    No, it should be said, out of forty top geniuses, only she passed; how could they not be envious?

    After directing Zhao Xuanmu to the designated place, the elder then announced that the assessment would continue.

    The fifth group.

    Once again, annihilated to the last man.

    The lowest score was ten breaths, and the best was eighty-five breaths.

    The sixth group had a young man named Hu Yangyun who passed the assessment with exactly a hundred breaths. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This left him both thrilled and terrified after the fact, barely scraping through the threshold, almost unable to enter Tianyuan Academy.

    The seventh and eighth groups did not see anyone pass the assessment.

    The ninth group, this one was out of the ordinary, with three cultivators passing the assessment.

    Among them, two lasted a hundred and one breaths, and one cultivator astonishingly reached a breath-taking one hundred and twenty-three breaths.

    This caused all the geniuses to boil with excitement.

    Even the assessing elder couldn''t help but take a second look at this young man.

    Since the beginning of the assessments at the small tower, he remembered the best score being only one hundred and twenty breaths.

    This young man had actually broken the record.

    "It''s finally our turn!"

    Ji Huo''er was very excited, bouncing and hopping toward the small tower, in stark contrast to the heavy-heartedness of her group mates, who looked as though they were headed into battle.

    "Who is this fairy? Why is she so happy? Could it be she''s confident about passing the assessment?"

    "Ah, perhaps she''s a fairy who just left a prestigious family for the first time, truly a case of the ignorant fearing nothing!"

    These eliminated geniuses, with their spirits crushed, looked at Ji Huo''er with pity in their eyes: "Such a beautiful fairy, and soon she will know what despair is."

 Chapter 764 - 764: Dazzling Results

    "How many cultivators do you think will pass the assessment in this last group?"

    Atop the high platform, cultivators who had already passed the assessment such as Zhao Xuanmu and Hu Yangyun were lined up, their spirits high as they stared at the small tower, speculating about the pass rate of this group.

    "Among these ten, that brother at the Myriad Manifestation Realm should be able to pass the assessment. As for the others, their aura seems rather faint," Hu Yangyun said, squinting his eyes as he began to analyze.

    "Especially that red-clothed fairy and that little child, both of them have a very weak aura, seemingly just having stepped into the Life Spring Realm¡ª their Realms aren''t stable yet. To pass the Divine Soul Pressure assessment should be as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

    "That little child looks quite young, at most twelve or thirteen years old. To have stepped into the Life Spring Realm at such an age, his talent must be extraordinary. Even if he doesn''t pass the assessment this time, he can come again next year," remarked the young cultivator, Zhang Yun, who had broken the record during the assessment.

    While they were speaking,

    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh"

    Several figures flashed by, and Ji Huo''er and the other nine had already entered the treasure tower.

    As everyone''s figures disappeared into the tower, Yun Hongguang, Ji Huo''er, and Ye Shiyi entered the small tower.

    The next moment, everyone saw clearly the state of the people inside the tower and were simultaneously stunned.

    "What''s going on?"

    They discovered that after the red-clothed young girl entered the small tower, she had not fallen into the Illusionary Fixed State.

    Instead, she looked around curiously, her lively eyes examining everything, seemingly very curious about her surroundings.

    "Why hasn''t she fallen into the Illusionary Fixed State?!"

    All of them had this question in their minds while many looked towards the assessment elder on the high platform, wondering if there was a problem with the assessment.

    "The assessment is proceeding normally!" The assessment elder understood the doubts in everyone''s minds and his deep voice echoed in their heads.

    "There is no problem with the small tower. Could it be that she... she is no longer afraid of the Divine Soul Pressure of the small tower?"

    "But that''s not right. The assessment elder clearly stated that regardless of one''s Realm, upon entering the small tower, they would face different levels of pressure, and one hundred breathing times were the standard for all Realms. How could she possibly be immune to the pressure of the small tower?"

    While everyone was shocked and puzzled, Ji Huo''er, driven by curiosity, had already started walking towards the center of the small tower.

    The center of this small tower also consisted of seven levels, and she quickly disappeared entirely into the first level, vanishing from everyone''s sight.

    "She''s gone?!"

    "She actually went to the center of the small tower..."

    For a moment, many young talents exchanged glances in wonder.

    Ji Huo''er''s figure had disappeared, but the competition was still ongoing.

    Suppressing their curiosity, they continued to watch the competition in the arena.

    By the ninth breath, the first cultivator was eliminated.

    At the twenty-fifth breath, the second person was eliminated.

    At the thirty-sixth breath, the third person was eliminated. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    By the fifty-fifth breath, three people were simultaneously expelled from the small tower.

    At the seventieth breath, the seventh person was eliminated.

    After seventy breaths had passed, only Yun Hongguang, Ye Shiyi, and the vanished Ji Huo''er remained in the small tower.

    "That child is so formidable? He''s lasted so long?"

    The elimination of seven cultivators in quick succession, with Ye Shiyi still persisting in the tower, surprised everyone.

    "Indeed, it''s quite unexpected. To cultivate to the Life Spring Realm at merely over ten years of age... Could it be that his Soul is also incredibly strong?"

    Time ticked away slowly.

    When a hundred breaths were reached, everyone let out a roar of excitement.

    Because by then, there was no movement from within the small tower; Yun Hongguang and Ye Shiyi were still in the Illusionary Fixed State.

    "To think that three people have passed!"

    Zhao Xuanmu and the others were also quite surprised, the ones they had least expected and the ones they had doubted the most had all passed the assessment.

    Especially Ji Huo''er¡ªafter entering the small tower, it was as if nothing happened to her at all, and she went towards the center of the small tower.

    That was even more astonishing to them.

    Though the time had come, the assessment was not yet over¡ªtheir limits had not been reached.

    The one hundred and tenth breath.

    "Can these two still not have reached their limits? Could they be about to break the record again?"

    "Who exactly is that kid, to be able to persist for so long?"

    Yun Hongguang and Ye Shiyi remained in the Illusionary Fixed State and had not been expelled.

    The one hundred and twentieth breath.

    Many cultivators held their breath as Yun Hongguang and Ye Shiyi continued to hold on.

    "The record is within reach."

    The one hundred and twenty-fifth breath.

    Yun Hongguang could no longer hold on and was spat out by the small tower.

    As Yun Hongguang was expelled, he also received his assessment results within his soul.

    "One hundred and twenty-five breaths, I''ve successfully broken the record!"

    "I am in first place!"

    Yun Hongguang was excited in his heart and mind, and had he not maintained his image, he would have jumped up long ago.

    With that thought, he looked around proudly, holding his head high and puffing out his chest, ready to welcome the enviable gazes of everyone.

    One hundred and twenty-five breaths was already a very impressive achievement.

    But the next moment, Yun Hongguang realized that everyone''s gaze was not directed at him but continued to focus on the small tower.

    "What''s going on? Isn''t the assessment over? Why are you still staring at the small tower?"

    "I''ve already broken the record, why aren''t you paying attention to me, why aren''t you cheering for me?!"

    Yun Hongguang was very puzzled in his heart and looked up to the small tower.

    "Holy shit, how is this kid still up there?!" Yun Hongguang exclaimed, jumping up in shock.

    Ye Shiyi was still in the small tower, steadfast as a mountain, showing no signs of discomfort from the pressure.

    The timer on the small tower had shockingly reached one hundred and forty.

    "Impossible, the Divine Soul Pressure inside the small tower increases incrementally, and the pressure for each additional breath doubles, the pressure at one hundred and forty breaths would be much stronger than at one hundred and twenty, how could he last so long?"

    In fact, like Yun Hongguang, all the cultivators shared this doubt.

    But Ye Shiyi did not care about the doubts of the crowd.

    The timer continued to rise, and he remained inside the small tower.

    One hundred and fifty breaths.

    One hundred and sixty breaths.

    One hundred and eighty breaths.

    At that moment, with every ten-breath increment, the prodigies burst into an uproar.

    "Could this kid be cheating!" Yun Hongguang fumed internally, thinking while looking for someone to discuss with.

    But the next moment, he realized there was no one around him.

    Then it hit him: "Where is Miss Ji?"

    "Where is Miss Ji?"

    Yun Hongguang suddenly awoke with a start, looked around, and only then noticed that Ji Huo''er had disappeared from the arena.

    "What''s happened?"

    "Could it be that Miss Ji failed the assessment and left in sorrow?"

    Yun Hongguang did not see Ji Huo''er and the more he thought about it, the more he felt it was the case, which filled him with regret: "Such an immortal-like lady as Miss Ji, to think she did not pass the assessment!"

    Of course, what he regretted even more was that without Ji Huo''er entering the academy, he would miss his chance to be close to her.

    "No, I can''t let this opportunity with such a beloved and beautiful Miss Ji pass by, even if she did not pass the assessment, and we don''t enter the same academy, it''s not as if there''s no chance we can be together!

    As long as I, this young master, am sincere and earnest, Miss Ji will surely be moved by me!"

    He was already planning to look for his Miss Ji as soon as the assessment concluded.

 Chapter 765 - 765 Holy Master

    The assessment time passed second by second.

    Soon, the timer atop the small tower had reached three hundred breaths.

    At this point, many cultivators had gone from boiling shock to numbness.

    This child could no longer be compared to ordinary people.

    Finally, at this time, Ye Shiyi could no longer hold on.

    He was ejected by the small tower.

    His final result.

    Three hundred and seventy-two breaths.

    "It''s finally over!"

    Yun Hongguang let out a long sigh of relief, at this point he had no mind to care about Ye Shiyi''s results.

    He was eager to finish early so he could go find his Miss Ji.

    "Over? There''s still one person who hasn''t come out yet!"

    Zhao Xuanmu, standing to the side, retorted with a sneer.

    "There''s clearly no one left in the tower, why does Miss Zhao say it''s not over yet?"

    During Ye Shiyi''s assessment, Yun Hongguang had already exchanged names with Zhao Xuanmu, Hu Yangyun, and others.

    After all, they were to become fellow disciples in the same academy soon, and should look out for one another.

    "That red-clothed immortal entered the heart of the small tower and has not come out yet. I don''t know how she managed to move around inside the tower on her own!"

    Hu Yangyun detailed to him the events of Ji Huo''er entering the small tower.

    "Ah?!"

    "She went to the heart of the small tower?"

    Yun Hongguang was stunned, unable to come back to his senses for a long while.

    "Miss Ji did not just fail the assessment and leave, but went to the heart of the small tower?"

    For a time, Yun Hongguang was filled with mixed emotions.

    Originally, he was a prodigy with astonishing talent, having endured an impressive one hundred and twenty-five breaths within the small tower.

    If Miss Ji had not passed the assessment, it would have been easy for him to pursue a disciple who hadn''t been admitted to the academy, confident he could easily win her over.

    But now.

    He was told that Ji Huo''er not only broke the record but also entered the heart of the small tower.

    What level of soul was that?

    He simply could not hold a candle to her.

    Now, facing Miss Ji, he felt much more pressure, even shaking his confidence.

    "However, fortunately, Miss Ji has successfully entered Tianyuan Academy!" Yun Hongguang comforted himself with continuous thoughts: "As long as we''re in the same academy, there''s always a chance!"

    "Why hasn''t this immortal come out yet?"

    "Could she have encountered something in the heart of the tower?"

    As everyone saw Ye Shiyi being spat out, and with no sign of Ji Huo''er,

    in the midst of all the geniuses'' discussions,

    a clear voice rang out in the void.

    "Huo''er, stop making trouble, come out quickly!"

    Qinchuan spoke.

    He naturally understood that Ji Huo''er, often being by his side, had been tainted with his aura. As she entered the small tower, the tower''s spirit had recognized her.

    The spirit of the tower had guided Ji Huo''er towards the center for fun.

    At this moment, Ji Huo''er was still idling in the small tower with the spirit.

    After all, this was an assessment venue; as soon as Ye Shiyi emerged from the tower, Qinchuan couldn''t let her continue the mischief.

    "Ah, big brother is calling me, I can''t play with you anymore!"

    Ji Huo''er heard this voice, stuck out her tongue, and said to the tower spirit in front of her.

    Afterward.

    The crowd only saw the girl in red burst out of the small tower, heading straight towards the direction of their Emperor and the esteemed National Preceptor.

    Ji Huo''er charged directly to Qinchuan''s side and clung onto his arm, swaying it back and forth. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Their relationship was intimate beyond words.

    When Yun Hongguang witnessed this scene, he was struck as if by a lightning bolt and stood frozen on the spot.

    "What... what is this situation?"

    "Miss Ji, how come you and the National Preceptor... "

    Yun Hongguang stared blankly, murmuring to himself.

    Ye Shiyi teased from the side, "I''ve warned you long before, but you kept pushing your luck. Are you ready to give up now?"

    Not only Yun Hongguang, but all the cultivators in the distance were shocked by this sudden change, their hearts shaken, beyond words.

    "Could it be that this Immortal Lady is the wife of the National Preceptor, the one with the Ji surname, from the rumors?"

    Everyone thought this to themselves involuntarily.

    ...

    At that moment, the elder in charge of the examination began to announce the results.

    "From the first round of the hundred-people examination, seven people have passed! The best result is from Yun Hongguang of the Western Liang Domain, with a score of one hundred and twenty-five breaths."

    When the elder announced this, many cultivators, including Yun Hongguang and Zhao Xuanmu, were all momentarily dazed.

    "Seven people? How come it''s seven people?"

    "Even if the score of that lady in red doesn''t count, weren''t there eight people that passed the examination?

    Isn''t the best score three hundred and seventy-two breaths? How did it become one hundred and twenty-five again?"

    For a moment, everyone was confused.

    "Could it be that the young lad truly cheated, and therefore his score was invalidated?"

    "Definitely!"

    "I knew it, I held on for just over seventy breaths and that was already my limit, how could a kid of just over ten years old possibly last for more than three hundred breaths?"

    In an instant, everyone was righteously indignant, convinced that Ye Shiyi had cheated.

    All eyes turned to Ye Shiyi.

    He just curled his lip, looking quite displeased, and spoke to the elder overseeing the exam, "Elder Xin, I did last over three hundred breaths after all. Aren''t you going to count my score?"

    "That kid, he dares to speak to an elder like that?"

    The crowd''s pupils shrank, shocked.

    This young man, even if his cheated examination score was cancelled, how could he dare to question the elder?

    Just as everyone thought the elder would erupt in anger,

    The very next moment, the elder''s actions left everyone dumbstruck.

    The elder walked up to Ye Shiyi, bowed respectfully, and said, "Holy Master, it''s not that I did not count your score, but the National Preceptor instructed me to calculate it this way."

    Ye Shiyi understood Qinchuan''s intentions; he had taken a large number of Heavenly Treasures Materials, resources incomparable to these talents.

    Comparing himself with these others was indeed unfair.

    Thereupon, he walked towards Qinchuan to pay respects and greet.

    "Holy Master?!"

    "The National Preceptor..."

    "This lad, he has a connection with the National Preceptor too?!"

    A wave of excitement swept through the crowd.

    Yun Hongguang had an epiphany: "No wonder this kid¡­ I knew he was already aware of Miss Ji''s background!"

    "Silence!" The elder glanced at the crowd, his imposing Qi sweeping over them, quieting everyone down before he continued.

    "You are the first batch of disciples to pass the examination and enter Tianyuan Academy. Next, our Honorary Dean, the Tianyuan National Preceptor, Young Master Qin, will present you with the admission medallions!"

    This part of the ceremony Qinchuan had already known about; it was originally arranged for Ye Xuanji, but now with Qinchuan''s presence, naturally, he would take over.

    Without further ado, Qinchuan casually took out seven King Fighting Weapons, each bestowed upon one of the seven.

    Facing the legendary National Preceptor, individuals such as Yun Hongguang, Zhao Xuanmu, and Hu Yangyun were already too emotionally excited for words.

    As for Ji Huo''er, whom Yun Hongguang had longed for, he had thrown that thought out of his mind entirely, not even daring to cast a direct glance at Ji Huo''er any longer.

    Later on, whenever Yun Hongguang recalled this experience, he felt a shudder of fear and palpitations: "Thank goodness I didn''t do anything excessive, otherwise ten lives wouldn''t have been enough to atone!"

 Chapter 766 - 766: Yuchu City

    The Tianyuan Academy examination attracted a large number of cultivators to participate, and it was not something that could be completed in a day or two.

    The entire examination process lasted for fifteen days. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In the end, a total of over thirteen thousand cultivators successfully passed the examination and entered Tianyuan Academy.

    Among them, there were over ten thousand external disciples, more than two thousand seven hundred middle court disciples, and just over four hundred inner court disciples.

    Thirteen thousand might seem like many, but compared to the more than ten million cultivators who participated in the examination, the elimination rate was quite high.

    However, the cultivators who were eliminated found out

    that if they were of the right age and cultivation level the following year, they could participate in the examination again.

    If they still could not pass the examination, they could try their luck at the various Tianyuan branch institutes one last time.

    This gave the eliminated cultivators a glimmer of hope once more.

    As for Qinchuan,

    his appearance at the Tianyuan Academy was only a symbolic act, and now his purpose had been achieved.

    After the first day of the examination ended, Qinchuan did not continue to attend the examination site but prepared to head to Yuchu City in Western Gourd Continent.

    On this day,

    Qinchuan, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Bai Ruoxi set out, leaving Tianqing City.

    Accompanying them on their journey was the Great Emperor-level powerhouse Li Kaitian.

    The teleportation formation in Western Gourd Continent was established within Beimo Mountain.

    The Beimo Mountain ancestor had originally followed Qinchuan.

    But with the ancestor ascending to the Upper Realm, Beimo Mountain had no one to carry on its legacy, and over the past hundred thousand years, it gradually declined until, at last, the sect leader was merely a Great Saint Realm cultivator.

    Originally,

    Beimo Mountain, a declining sect, was nearly extinct.

    But not long ago, Ye Xuanji suddenly appeared, not only resolved Beimo Mountain''s crisis but also built a Teleportation Array within it.

    This turned around the fortunes of a sect that was on the verge of extinction, directly reversing its fate and bringing it back to life.

    However, Tianyuan Nation had not yet stabilized Nanchi Continent, and the expansion plan for Western Gourd Continent was also temporarily postponed. Thus, this teleportation formation had only been established and was not yet announced to the public.

    After leaving Beimo Mountain, the group headed west.

    The vast expanse of Western Gourd Continent, rich in resources, saw the group flying forward, passing through several cities and mountains full of treasures.

    It wasn''t until a month later that Qinchuan and the others saw a sprawling green city in the distance.

    They had finally reached their destination.

    A Great Emperor-level powerhouse flying continuously for a month could cross an entire ocean, yet they had only traversed from the northernmost tip to the central region of Western Gourd Continent, which was far larger than Dongju and Nanchi Continents.

    When they were still far from the city, Qinchuan and the others descended from the clouds.

    Having heard that Yuchu City would host a divine assembly, Qinchuan decided to act low-key for the time being, to see what sort of schemes these so-called Divine Realm cultivators were up to.

    Yuchu City was backed by the largest spirit vein in Western Gourd Continent¡ªthe Yuchu Mountain Range.

    The entire Yuchu Mountain Range stretched over tens of thousands of kilometers, with over a thousand sect families, large and small, surrounding it.

    The gathering of numerous cultivators gave rise to Yuchu City, the largest city in the entire Western Gourd Continent and even in the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Even the current Tianqing City could not compare to it.

    Of course, with the series of actions by the Tianyuan Royal Family, the expansion rate of Tianqing City was astonishing, and it would eventually surpass Yuchu City.

    The streets of the city were broad; carriages and horses flowed like water, and people thronged shoulder to shoulder. The streets were lined with bustling taverns and shops, their vendors'' shouts never ceasing to fill the air, lending a strong sense of liveliness.

    In Yuchu City, aside from the human race, there were many other races of beings.

    There were Feathered People with wings on their backs, and Bull-headed People whose eyes spewed fire; at a glance, one could see beings from over ten different races.

    "Wow, what race is this? How come I''ve never seen them in the Myriad Spirits Record!"

    Ji Huo''er''s eyes shone brightly as she stared at several young men and women with a pair of wings on their backs.

    Ever since the last incident where Ji Huo''er nearly caused a mix-up in Iceflame City, she had been rapidly brushing up on her knowledge of the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    She had read the entire Myriad Spirits Record several times from beginning to end, just to prevent the day when she might encounter a new race and not recognize it.

    The Myriad Spirits Record did introduce the Feathered Race, which was mostly divided into two kinds, those with white feathers were from the Divine Feathered Race lineage, and those with black feathers were from the Evil God Feathered Race lineage.

    But the feathers of these young people in front of her were half black and half white.

    "Could it be that they were born from the marriage between the Divine Feathered Race and the Evil God Feathered Race?"

    Ji Huo''er was curious in her heart, but also shook her head to herself, "That''s not right, I remember the Myriad Spirits Record said that the two great Feathered Races, due to some ancient reason, were in a death feud and would fight to the death upon sight, making marriage between them impossible!"

    Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi exchanged glances, seeing the strangeness in each other''s eyes.

    "The Yin-Yang Race!"

    "Why have they appeared here?" Bai Ruoxi asked with a frown.

    Qinchuan shook his head and said in a low voice, "These people of the Yin-Yang Race left the Divine Wilderness Continent millions of years ago and went to the Great Yu Realm. What are they doing suddenly appearing here?"

    In the great ancient war, the Divine Wilderness Continent fragmented into countless pieces, evolving into numerous domains, with the Great Yu Realm being one among them.

    The shattered Myriad Heavens and Worlds and the Divine Wilderness Continent were not interconnected.

    It was only after the Divine Realm was opened that the Divine Emperor was able to use the Divine Realm as a transit point to achieve travel between the Divine Wilderness and the various realms.

    The Cultivation Levels of the several Yin-Yang people in front of them were no more than that of the Great Emperor Realm, originally only existing in the Great Yu Realm and couldn''t possibly appear in the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    It was no wonder Ji Huo''er had not seen them in the Myriad Spirits Record, as the record she read that day only contained the beings of the Divine Wilderness''s main domain.

    Seemingly overhearing Qinchuan and others'' conversation, a young man from the Yin-Yang Race turned his head and gave the group an indifferent glance.

    One of his eyes was pure black, as profound as the depths of the universe, unfathomable, like a vortex.

    The other eye was pure white, radiating light as if a silver moon was sinking in its midst.

    Afterward, several cultivators from the Yin-Yang Race disappeared into the crowd, leaving no trace.

    "There''s also the Blood Race!"

    Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi saw a middle-aged cultivator whose body surged with vital blood on the street. This one was not from the Divine Wilderness Continent either but rather from the Blood Fiend Realm.

    Soon, Qinchuan found that the street was crowded with many strong beings from other domains appearing here.

    Apart from cultivators from other domains, Qinchuan also spotted some beings from the Upper Realm who had just arrived here.

    They seemed to be in a hurry, as if they had just reached this place.

    "Something big must be happening at Yuchu Peak!"

    "I heard that a Spiritual Treasure has emerged in Yuchu Peak, and powerful beings from all over have rushed here!"

    Soon, Qinchuan heard rumors.

    It was said that on the day of the seventh of July, a supremely powerful treasure would appear in the Yuchu Mountain Range, believed to be a Supreme Treasure for ascending to the Divine Realm, thereby attracting many strong beings to this place.

    Qinchuan shook his head, not believing these rumors.

    Because if it were merely a Supreme Treasure for ascending to the Upper Realm, it couldn''t possibly attract strong beings from the Divine Realm and many external domains to gather here.

    However, he took the date of the seventh of July to heart.

    It was the day after he and the Wu Xin Fairy had agreed to meet, in ten days'' time.

 Chapter 767 - 767: Black Tower

    Along the way, besides rumors about Yuchu Peak, Qinchuan heard some other discussions.

    "Have you heard? In the Dongju Continent, there has been a sudden rise of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom."

    "It''s said that this Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom swept through the entire Dongju Continent, annihilating Jiuxiang, Great Yan, and Taiyuan within the same continent.

    Not only that, Tianyuan has also expanded overseas, controlling one-tenth of the resouces and territory of Nanchi Continent."

    "Do you think they''ll come to attack Western Gourd Continent?"

    "Hmph, just some small nation from Dongju Continent, what makes them think they can come to Western Gourd Continent? If they dare to come, we''ll show them the might of our men."

    "I heard that the national master of Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom seems to be someone called Qinchuan. It''s said that he once slew over a hundred Great Emperor fighters in the ancient realm of Devil Mountain, but who knows if it''s true or not?" a cultivator said in a low voice.

    "What, he slew over a hundred Great Emperor fighters?" The surrounding cultivators were astonished and then shook their heads, spitting out, "Braggart!"

    Clearly, they didn''t believe the rumor.

    But soon, a cultivator lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "It''s true. This Qinchuan not only killed Great Emperor fighters but also fighters from the Upper Realm. That powerful family from the Upper Realm is furious and has already sent fighters to the Lower Realm to pursue him to this place!"

    "This place?" Soon a cultivator found a loophole. "Didn''t you say that this Qinchuan is a cultivator from Dongju Continent? How did the pursuit reach here?"

    "Because it''s said that Qinchuan has already come to Yuchu City, and several powerful families have decided to kill this boy on the seventh day of the seventh month!"

    Qinchuan''s expression remained calm, "These people do have fast news. I have just arrived, and they already know I''m here!"

    At that time, the discussions among the group of strong individuals along the street continued.

    "Is this Qinchuan really as formidable as they say? I''d actually like to see him in person!" a young girl murmured to herself, her beauty captivating and radiant.

    "Hmph, I think this boy is all talk and no action. If he doesn''t show up, so be it, but if he dares to come to Yuchu City, I, Zhong Tianzheng, would like to teach him a lesson." Another group of strong individuals walked by, a handsome youth among them emitting not the slightest bit of Qi.

    "It''s Zhong Tianzheng!"

    Hearing this name, everyone was surprised because Zhong Tianzheng was the youngest Great Emperor-level fighter in Yuchu City, barely over five thousand years old.

    He was exceptionally talented and quite rare to find.

    Moreover, this person''s strength was exceedingly astonishing; he had succeeded in killing a Great Emperor fighter even when he was in the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

    Soon, the cultivator known as Zhong Tianzheng headed toward a gigantic tower in the center of the city.

    This tower soared high into the clouds, entirely dark in color, imposing and majestic, striking awe into the hearts of those who saw it.

    This was Yuchu City''s Black Tower.

    It was the jointly managed property of the strongest Yu Sect and Chu Sect of the Yuchu Peak.

    It was rumored that from the highest point of the tower, one could overlook the entirety of Yuchu Peak.

    Qinchuan and his companions headed toward the direction of Black Tower. He wasn''t following Zhong Tianzheng, but he noticed that Zhong Tianzheng, those Yin-Yang Race individuals from before, and many others from foreign lands, were all heading towards Black Tower.

    "This so-called Divine Assembly is likely being held in this Black Tower," he speculated.

    As Qinchuan approached Black Tower, an Emperor Realm fighter suddenly emerged, looking at them keenly, "Stop, where are your invitations?"

    "Invitations?" Qinchuan thought to himself, he had learned about this Divine Assembly from Gu Yue of the Flying Immortal Sect but didn''t know it required invitations for entry.

    "I should have robbed one on the outskirts of the city..."

    Qinchuan''s thoughts raced as he contemplated his next move.

    "Forcing our way in?"

    For Qinchuan, forcing his way through would not be a challenge, but he came here to understand the purpose of this Divine Assembly.

    If he forced his way in, it would surely alarm these people.

    At this time, a clear voice suddenly rang out not far away.

    "Senior Qin!"

    Several figures slowly approached from a distance.

    Qinchuan recognized the people; they were Gu Yue and others from the Flying Immortal Sect.

    Gu Yue glanced at Qinchuan, then looked towards the guard at the door and quickly realized the situation, taking out a golden invitation from his bosom and handing it over.

    At the same time, he said, "Senior Qin is a senior member of our Flying Immortal Sect."

    The Great Emperor looked at the golden-embossed invitation, found no issues, said nothing more, and directly allowed the group to enter.

    "Senior Qin, you actually dare to come to Yuchu City!"

    As the group entered Black Tower, seeing that there was no one around, Gu Yue lowered his voice and spoke cautiously.

    "Do you know that Yuchu City has laid a net of heaven and earth, just waiting for Senior Qin''s arrival?"

    Although Gu Yue had previously heard in the Devil Mountain Ancient Realm of Qinchuan single-handedly slaying dozens of cultivators,

    he didn''t know that Qinchuan had actually slain Upper Realm Envoys.

    This fact both shocked and frightened him.

    He had thought that Qinchuan would not dare to come to Yuchu City again, yet Qinchuan had come nonetheless.

    "Haha, they''re just a bunch of ants. They cannot harm me," Qinchuan shook his head and laughed.

    His demeanor was calm, exuding confidence all over.

    "Senior Qin, it''s still best to disguise your appearance," Gu Yue advised kindly.

    Qinchuan did not object, as he did not wish to conflict with these people until he understood their intentions.

    Immediately, Qinchuan''s facial muscles and bones began to move, and his aura surged around him. Soon, he transformed into a stern-looking youth.

    The disguise was so clever that even Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, who had been following him for a while, could not detect any flaws.

    After entering this place, everyone felt a mist of spiritual energy envelop them, refreshing their spirits.

    Even Gu Yue and other disciples of the Flying Immortal Sect couldn''t help but exclaim at what was indeed an area of excellent feng shui.

    "This place is indeed remarkable!" Ji Huo''er felt as if she was about to take flight and exclaimed with delight.

    "Yuchu Peak is the largest spirit vein in Western Gourd Continent, and the entire Black Tower is the spiritual eye of this spirit vein. This Black Tower accumulates the strongest spiritual energy of the entire Western Gourd Continent''s spirit veins; naturally it''s extraordinary."

    Qinchuan explained with a smile as they moved forward.

    "So it is the spiritual eye of One Continent''s land! No wonder!" S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    A fresh wave of surprise arose among the crowd.

    The Black Tower appeared to be a high and exquisite building from the outside, but it was a completely different world within.

    Inside was a Mustard Seed Space, with continuous mountains and waters, buildings suspended in mid-air in the distance, Immortal Qi drifting about and fog twining around, it felt as though one was in the realm of immortals.

    In this celestial landscape, many cultivators had already gathered, including people from the Yin-Yang and Blood Races of the Upper Realm''s foreign lands, as well as powerful beings like Zhong Tianzheng from the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    The number of strong figures was so great that they seemed endless at a glance.

    These people were either Great Emperors or Divine Envoys from the Upper Realm; oddly enough, the presence of Qinchuan, Bai Ruoxi, and a few other Supreme Saint cultivators drew quite a bit of attention from others.

    However, seeing Li Kaitian, Gu Yue, and others with them, the crowd just took a few more glances and didn''t say much else.

    After the group''s arrival, Qinchuan did not join the crowd; instead, he found an unoccupied building to sit down in and listen to the discussions of these people.

 Chapter 768 - 768 Waiting

    Although Gu Yue was curious at that moment why Qinchuan only had a Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, he had personally witnessed his prowess in the Ancient Realm and naturally wouldn''t underestimate him.

    Right then, he hurriedly followed by Qinchuan''s side.

    "That one is the Sect Master of Yu Sect, called Chang Kong True Person. The one opposite is the Sect Master of Chu Sect, called Bi Gu."

    Having been in Yuchu City for a while, Gu Yue had gotten to know a number of strong cultivators and was introducing them to Qinchuan. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "When will Jun Hao Divine Son and Fairy Xiao Meng show themselves?"

    While a few of them chatted, they overheard several cultivators discussing in low voices nearby.

    From their conversation, it seemed that this Divine Assembly was orchestrated by Jun Hao Divine Son and Fairy Xiao Meng.

    "Who exactly are this Jun Hao Divine Son and Fairy Xiao Meng?" Qinchuan surveyed the crowd and asked casually.

    "Senior, how long have you been away from the Upper Realm? You don''t even know about Jun Hao Divine Son and Fairy Xiao Meng?" Gu Yue asked, quite surprised.

    Fairy Xiao Meng and Jun Hao Divine Son are respectively the Divine Daughter of the Mend Heaven Sect and the Divine Son of Natural Sect. Both are prodigies of their generation, fiends who once killed their opponents by rising across multiple levels.

    Furthermore, selected by the Divine Court and having bathed in the Divine Pool to purify their Physical Bodies, their strength subsequently surged, earning them considerable renown throughout the Three Thousand Continents of the Divine Realm.

    "Weren''t the Divine Son and Divine Daughter of the Natural Sect and the Mend Heaven Sect Fei Hong and Liu Li? When did it change to these two?" Qinchuan murmured after hearing this answer.

    "Senior, you might not be aware, but Fei Hong Divine Son and Liu Li Divine Daughter have already died!" Gu Yue whispered.

    "Died?" Qinchuan was genuinely surprised to hear this news.

    "Yes, the ones who likely killed them might also have some connection to the two ladies!" Gu Yue looked toward Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    Having interacted with them for a while, he could naturally tell they were not of the pure Human Race, but from the Heavenly Fox Clan.

    "It''s related to us?" Ji Huo''er blinked her large eyes, clearly puzzled.

    "Yu Xu''er?" Qinchuan instantly thought of someone.

    In his previous life but one, Qinchuan''s title was True Person Yu Xu. One of the battle pets that followed him then was from the Heavenly Fox Clan. Because it served under Yu Xu, it adopted the name Yu Xu''er.

    This Yu Xu''er was the same ancient ancestor who founded Thousand Fox Mountain.

    "That''s right, Fairy Yu Xu''er!" Gu Yue nodded.

    "What kind of conflict occurred between our ancestor and the Mend Heaven Sect and Natural Sect that led to the slaying of their Divine Son and Daughter?" Ling Xian''er asked gracefully, her bright eyes and radiant smile striking.

    "There was indeed some conflict between the sides. As for the reasons, I''m afraid I do not know," Gu Yue shook his head.

    Qinchuan did not ask further but thought to himself, "Although the Mend Heaven Sect and Natural Sect are also transcendent entities in the Upper Realm, they still do not possess the power to summon strong cultivators from other Domains of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. Behind this, the Divine Court must really be involved, but even the colossal beings from the Upper Realm are personally intervening. What exactly are they planning in the Yuchu Mountain Range?"

    As Qinchuan pondered, a serene and peaceful fairy dressed in white drifted over from afar, her entire being enveloped in a faint Immortal Qi.

    "This one is Fairy Xiao Meng of the Mend Heaven Sect," Gu Yue secretly transmitted his voice.

    The arrival of Fairy Xiao Meng captured the attention of many strong cultivators.

    "Fairy Xiao Meng, you''ve finally arrived!"

    Many cultivators began to call out from a distance, "Fairy Xiao Meng, your Mend Heaven Sect and Natural Sect have issued a Dao Command to summon many strong cultivators from all over. May I ask what major event has occurred to warrant this?"

    Clearly, many cultivators had not arrived today but had been waiting here for some time. They were also very interested in the summoning by the two major sects.

    Fairy Xiao Meng, dressed in white, had a serene expression. She ascended to a high pavilion and then softly spoke, "Esteemed guests, please calm yourselves. When the Divine Son Jun Hao arrives, he will inform everyone in turn. For now, what Xiao Meng can tell you is that it concerns the Yuchu Peak."

    "Yuchu Peak?"

    "Could it be that within the Yuchu Mountain Range, a Spiritual Treasure has appeared?" Many powerful figures from the Upper Realm were dissatisfied with this. They were not happy to come to the Lower Realm just for the sake of a treasure hunt.

    However, following that, Fairy Xiao Meng did not answer the crowd''s questions, instead choosing to sit in meditation with closed eyes.

    Seeing this, the waiting cultivators had to continue patiently waiting.

    Over the next several days, more and more powerful individuals arrived in this space.

    Finally, on this day, a tall and burly man arrived at the location, and a surge of excitement rippled through the crowd.

    "It''s the Divine Son Jun Hao!"

    "Divine Son Jun Hao has finally come!"

    "There are more people than I imagined!" Divine Son Jun Hao entered the area, took a glance at the number of cultivators in the space, and found it somewhat beyond his expectation.

    "Haha, this son of the divine never expected you all to give such face and join the gathering!"

    "Fairy Xiao Meng, Divine Son Jun Hao, since both of you have arrived, is it not time to tell us what great event shall take place here?"

    A cultivator asked loudly, unable to wait any longer.

    "Esteemed guests, please remain calm. We must wait for one more person. Once this esteemed individual arrives, they will personally reveal to you an immense secret!"

    After the arrival of Divine Son Jun Hao, he still did not state the purpose of the visit, but teased them instead.

    This left many cultivators in the audience quite dissatisfied.

    "Jun Hao, Xiao Meng, what exactly is your intention? You''ve been toying with me over and over,"

    At that moment, even a temperamental cultivator stood up and furiously berated the two.

    Qinchuan recognized him as a cultivator from the Upper Realm''s Qi Tian Sect.

    Their sect''s foundation might not be as profound as Mend Heaven Sect and the Natural Gate, but it was still unfathomable, which gave him a lot of confidence facing the two.

    "For this lord to attend your so-called Divine Arrival Gathering is already showing face for your Mend Heaven Sect and Natural Gate.

    You two, however, have made us wait here for days, and now even with everyone present, you''re still being evasive.

    I see nothing unusual about the Yuchu Mountain at all, it seems like you two major sects are making a big fuss about nothing, trying to stir up some scheme."

    The cultivator ranted angrily, even gaining the support of many fellow cultivators.

    "Exactly, exactly, Fairy Xiao Meng, Divine Son Jun Hao, if you have any news, just announce it already!"

    Even Qinchuan slightly frowned; he hadn''t expected so many complications in this gathering.

    Bewildered by the sudden scolding, both Xiao Meng and Jun Hao wore a look of indignation.

    "Lin Li, Sir, your words are not reasonable. We merely sent the invitations and gathered everyone here by order, and even I do not know the news that the esteemed personage is to announce. How then, could we possibly inform you?"

    Though Xiao Meng was angry, her tone still contained some restraint as she attempted to reason with Lin Li.

    But Jun Hao did not have such a temperate disposition, coldly snorting, "Lin Li, we sent out invitations and have not forced you to participate. If you are unwilling to wait, you are free to leave. There is no need to waste time here!"

 Chapter 769 - 769 Mo Wujie

    "That''s exactly what this lord intends. I''m leaving right away, so I won''t keep you all company any longer,"

    As he spoke, the cultivator known as Lin Li soared into the sky, ready to bolt away into the distance.

    "Young Master Lin, please hold on a moment!"

    At this time, two voices rose from within the crowd.

    Simultaneously, two elders flew out from the crowd, one in front and one behind, blocking Lin Li''s path.

    "What are these two old men planning to do?"

    Ji Huo''er''s gaze was penetrating.

    Having been introduced by Gu Yue, she knew that these two were the Sect Leader Chang Kong True Person from Yu Sect and the Sect Leader Bi Gu from Chu Sect.

    "Young Master Lin, since you''ve waited for so long, waiting a while longer should be no trouble,"

    Chang Kong True Person said kindly, trying to persuade him.

    Bi Gu also nodded and added, "Since Fairy Xiao Meng said they also do not know what kind of secret will be revealed, aren''t you curious as to who could have such influence to make us wait for such a long time?"

    Yu Sect and Chu Sect were both powerful sects, each controlling several Great Domains nearby, and their influence was considerable.

    Now that the leaders of these two major sects had personally stepped in to mediate, they were clearly giving Lin Li enough respect.

    However, to everyone''s surprise, Lin Li looked at them with disdain: "Who do you two think you are? You have no right to speak here."

    Upon hearing this, the brows of both Sect Leaders from Yu Sect and Chu Sect furrowed at the same time.

    "This guy is too contemptuous of others!"

    Chang Kong True Person thought of the benefits promised to him after this matter was resolved, and managed to suppress his anger, speaking softly, "Young Master Lin, I am the Sect Leader of Yu Sect and also a half-owner of this Black Tower, where the spiritual energy is rich. Why not sit quietly here for a few days?"

    Despite lowering himself, Chang Kong True Person did not provoke the other party.

    But Lin Li became even more aggressive: "Ha, Yu Sect? What grand airs you have, are you trying to pressure me with the name of Yu Sect?

    Both Fairy Xiao Meng and Jun Hao are divine children from the Mend Heaven Sect and the Natural Gate, and I am not even afraid of them, you two are mere Lower Realm ants, how dare you block my path? Get out of my way!"

    With that comment, he insulted all the strong cultivators from the Lower Realm present.

    Qinchuan observed coolly from the side, not making a move just yet. His purpose here was to find out the intentions of everyone present, and it was not the time for him to draw attention to himself.

    Ji Huo''er, Li Kaitian, and many Lower Realm cultivators, however, were very annoyed.

    "These cultivators from the Divine Realm are born with some advantages, that''s all, what right do they have to look down on us cultivators from the Lower Realm?" a cultivator cursed under his breath, his voice drifting in the space, incited by whispers from behind.

    No sooner had he finished speaking than another indignant voice said, "Exactly, with the Heavenly Dao Laws suppressing us, if a conflict were to arise, it''s still uncertain who would lose and who would win. What''s there to be arrogant about!"

    The crowd of cultivators expressed their anger.

    "Oh, listening to your words, are you thinking of making a move against this young master?" Lin Li looked down from his high station, disdainful and indifferent toward the many Lower Realm strong cultivators, showing not the slightest concern for them.

    "So what if you''re from the Divine Realm? Don''t forget, not long ago, in the Devil Mountain of the Ancient Realm, over forty Upper Realm cultivators were suppressed by the so-called Lower Realm ants!"

    At that moment, another cultivator shouted out angrily.

    He should not have mentioned it, but as soon as he did, the atmosphere in the entire area became subtly tense.

    Because.

    Back then, among the cultivators suppressed by Qinchuan, many had connections with those present.

    Indeed, many cultivators had made the journey from the Lower Realm, seeking revenge against Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, that brat Qinchuan, it would be fine if he didn''t come, but if he dares to, he will certainly beg for life in vain and yearn for death without relief," said Jun Hao, the Divine Son, indifferently as he glanced over the many Lower Realm cultivators assembled.

    Although Lin Li had confronted him, Lin Li''s background was, after all, notable. Jun Hao could tolerate his anger and settle accounts later, but for Qinchuan, an ant from the Lower Realm, to dare kill a disciple of his Natural Gate affected him deeply, making all the strong within the Natural Gate feel seriously provoked.

    Within the Black Tower.

    Cultivators from the Divine Wilderness Imperial Realm and the Divine Realm, as well as strong beings from various other Great Domains, each held their ground, and suddenly, a dispute flared up between the Divine Wilderness Continent and the Upper Realm, chilling the atmosphere in the entire hall.

    Without realizing it, the two sides began to separate and took up their respective positions, seemingly on the verge of a battle that would shake heaven and earth.

    The Yin-Yang Race, Blood Race, Spirit Clan, and many other foreign domain powerhouses chose to distance themselves from the conflict¡ªthey had no desire to be dragged into this unnecessary war.

    In the midst of this standoff, a fiery red figure shot over from the distance.

    With supreme flames and energy, it came forth like a massive fireball, charging across the sky.

    The figure''s voice reached them before his arrival, a hearty laugh resonating through the air.

    "Hahaha, since everyone has gathered here, I believe you''re all the lucky ones chosen by the Heavenly Dao. Whether from the Divine Realm, Divine Wilderness Continent, or some other Great Domain, we all share the same goal. Why drive relations to such a freeze?"

    "It''s him!" Bai Ruoxi''s gaze was profound as she recognized the newcomer, her voice tinged with a hint of astonishment.

    "Do you know him?" Qinchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the newcomer.

    The man was in his twenties, with a commanding presence and handsome features. His eyes sparkled like cold stars, radiating light in all directions, and his body exuded an indescribable ancient aura, making him difficult to see through.

    "His name is Mo Wujie," Bai Ruoxi replied.

    Upon hearing the name, Qinchuan suddenly thought of Mo Wentian and Mo Wu: "Mo Wujie? Does he have any relation to your master?"

    Bai Ruoxi nodded, but then shook her head and said, "I don''t know the details. My master is enigmatic and claims to have taken countless disciples, but all disciples are only allowed to stay by his side for a thousand years.

    I''ve only seen a few of them, and I recognized Mo Wujie because I saw a portrait of him in my master''s room. Later, when I was traveling in the Cloud Mist Realm, I met him too.

    He seemed to recognize me as my master''s disciple and showed me some special consideration."

    "This Mo Wujie must have some unique abilities of his own," Qinchuan commented as he watched the man.

    Bai Ruoxi was momentarily taken aback, then she smiled softly, "Young Master Qin has sharp eyes indeed. It is true, just like us, he harbors powers unlike ordinary people within him. However, I''m afraid I cannot disclose what exactly those are."

    Qinchuan watched the young man approaching from afar without pressing further. Bai Ruoxi was restrained by the Heavenly Dao; even if she wished to speak, she couldn''t divulge more.

    "And who might you be?" questioned a cultivator with a furrowed brow as Mo Wujie suddenly appeared, drawing everyone''s attention.

    "Young Master Mo!" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Young Master Mo!"

    Both Jun Hao, the Divine Son, and Fairy Xiao Meng greeted the newcomer with a bow.

    "So, it was you whom Jun Hao and Xiao Meng had been waiting for up in the sky?" Lin Li glanced at Mo Wujie and noticed that there was nothing particularly special about his aura.

    "I apologize for making everyone wait. My name is Mo Wujie, and it was I who asked Divine Son Jun Hao and Fairy Xiao Meng to gather everyone here," said Mo Wujie, arriving with a great demeanor. He greeted everyone with a smile, clasped his hands in apology, and displayed sincere intentions.

 Chapter 770 - 770: Divine Heritage

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    "Alright, let''s dispense with the pleasantries and get to the point!"

    Lin Li had already run out of patience and interrupted Mo Wujie rudely.

    Mo Wujie didn''t mind in the slightest, still smiling placidly as he clasped his hands and said, "Please calm down, Lin, I am about to present a tremendous opportunity to everyone here."

    "A tremendous opportunity? What kind of opportunity is it? I have heard it from your mouth no fewer than ten times, now what exactly is this opportunity?"

    Off in the distance, the Blood Race powerhouse was shrouded in rolling Blood Mist, emitting a terrifying aura.

    "Young Master Mo, we believed in you and came all the way from distant domains. You once said that this opportunity would be enough to turn the fortunes of my Jin Chuan lineage around. That''s why we''ve traversed the vast void to come here. If you, Young Master Mo, don''t have a satisfactory answer, then don''t blame us for not sticking around."

    The speaker was a young leader from the Yin-Yang Race named Jin He. His wings were clearly differentiated between black and white, and his eyes, one black and one white, resembled swirling vortices that captivated the soul; one glance would leave one deeply mesmerized.

    From his words, it was clear that these Yin-Yang Race, Blood Race, and many other external powerhouses, had all gathered here because of Mo Wujie.

    Qinchuan was not particularly surprised by this, but he was very curious about how these people managed to traverse from other domains to this place?

    "Could it be that there''s a Divine Emperor powerhouse at work behind this?"

    At this moment, Mo Wujie spoke up once again.

    "Lin, Jin, Blood Divine, as well as esteemed fellows from the heavens and the mortal realms, rest assured. The news that this son is about to share will definitely satisfy all of you."

    At this point, Mo Wujie glanced at the multitude of powerful beings in the space and asked.

    "Has anyone heard of an ancient divine spirit named Zhui Ri?"

    "Zhui Ri? Who is this divine spirit?"

    "I don''t know!"

    "Elder, do you know this divine spirit called Zhui Ri?" Gu Yue asked quietly.

    At the same time, Bai Ruoxi, Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and Li Kaitian were all looking over, equally eager to know the answer.

    "I have not heard of it either." Qinchuan looked calmly towards the distant Mo Wujie and shook his head. "The number of races in ancient times was vast and immeasurable.

    Plus, with the passage of time, many ancient books have been lost, and records regarding ancient divine spirits are scarce. Today, we can only understand so much."

    The cultivators were discussing fervently, asking each other, and it was clear none of them had heard of this Zhui Ri Divine Spirit.

    But since it involved an ancient divine spirit, it must be extraordinary, and everyone became calmer and less impatient.

    Even Lin Li had cooled down by now, his interest piqued, "Young Master Mo, could you elaborate on this Zhui Ri Divine Spirit?"

    Fairy Xiao Meng''s beautiful eyes glowed as she also spoke, "What does this Zhui Ri Divine Spirit have to do with you gathering us here?"

    Seeing the eager anticipation shining in the eyes of many powerhouses, Mo Wujie did not keep them in suspense any longer and continued.

    "During ancient times, there was an extended war among the four great races. At the early stage of this war, the Demon Race gathered thirty-six Demon Lords and launched the Great Sun Flaming Dragon Formation.

    Once activated, the sun in the sky suddenly enlarged, appearing dozens of times bigger.

    This immensely enlarged sun appeared over the Divine Race''s territory, directly evaporating the Spirit Veins and Spiritual Energy within the Divine Race''s domain."

    ```

    The Zhui Ri Divine Spirit, unable to tolerate it any longer, directly strode forward, chasing towards the direction of the sun in the sky.

    After years of pursuit, the Zhui Ri Divine Spirit finally broke the Great Formation, and the sun in the sky was restored to normal.

    But during the chase, his essence blood and divine origin were ignited by that colossal sun. Although he broke the Demon Race''s Great Formation with his own strength, he ultimately died from it."

    At this point, Mo Wujie paused again and swept a glance at the many strong protectors present.

    "As for the relation between the Zhui Ri Divine Spirit and why I have invited you all here, it''s quite simple. The place where the Zhui Ri Divine Spirit fell is right here in the Great Domain of Yuchu. If I may be more precise, it is in this Yuchu Mountain Range."

    Upon hearing this, everyone could no longer remain seated.

    "You mean there''s a Divine Heritage within this Yuchu Mountain Range?!"

    Jin He of the Yin-Yang Race, quick to respond, narrowed his eyes and asked.

    Divine Heritage, to the many cultivators, from Divine Kings and Divine Emperors down to cultivators of the Mortal Realm, was immensely attractive.

    Consider Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, who merely obtained one of the nine Divine Soul Fragments, and their talents immediately soared, their cultivation levels now always on par with Qinchuan.

    "Indeed, the great opportunity I spoke of presenting to everyone is the Divine Heritage," Mo Wujie said.

    "This Yuchu Mountain Range stretches for tens of thousands of miles from east to west, and spans several thousand miles from south to north; how come we''ve never heard of any Divine Heritage within the range before?"

    Chang Kong True Person, with furrowed brows, spoke out. His Yu Sect had been established in this area for millions of years and was considered the most knowledgeable about the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    "That''s not right, if there truly is a Divine Heritage here, why did you not inherit it secretly and instead chose to reveal this message to us?"

    The eyebrow of the scion of the Blood Race: "This matter is probably not as simple as you make it out to be, is it?"

    Mo Wujie chuckled: "Blood Scion sees with discerning eyes; indeed, the matter is not as simple as it seems."

    "Back then, after the Zhui Ri Divine Spirit perished, the strong among the Divine Race constructed a Divine Tomb to memorialize his deeds.

    Over the eons, this Divine Tomb was buried underneath the Yuchu Mountain Range, which is why you, True Person Chang Kong, despite cultivating here for a million years, never discovered it.

    Moreover, when the Divine Race''s strong created this tomb, they used the essence blood of strong beings from a hundred and eight bloodlines and formed an immensely strong barrier around it.

    Although the barrier has weakened considerably now, even if you did find it, it would be impossible to enter without gathering the bloodlines of all one hundred and eight clans along with powerful spiritual force." sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Upon hearing this, everybody finally understood the reason behind Mo Wujie''s summoning of the many strong protectors.

    It turned out, Mo Wujie needed to collect the bloodlines of a hundred and eight clans to open the Divine Tomb and obtain the heritage.

    This explanation made everything clear.

    "There must be other secrets to this matter!" Qinchuan, with piercing eyes, contemplated.

    Qinchuan always felt that Mo Wujie was not simple, and that everything he did was not just for the sake of the Divine Tomb; there were other motives at play.

    At this moment, Mo Wujie raised a roll of animal skin in his hand and spoke out loud.

    "This Treasure Map, obtained from a forbidden land, should be priceless. Now, I will reveal it to all, in hopes that everyone can cooperate sincerely and together open the Zhui Ri Divine Tomb."

    "But Young Master Mo, you''ve summoned countless strong protectors and even offered up the Treasure Map; what do you want after opening the Divine Tomb?"

    Still, some were of meticulous minds and raised this question.

 Chapter 771 - 771: Backlash

    "You asked a good question, indeed, I do have my own selfish reasons!" Mo Wujie, when questioned, frankly admitted, "Just now, I didn''t tell everyone something¡ªwithin that Divine Tomb, besides the Divine Heritage, there are also countless Ancient Divine Artifacts buried.

    My request is quite simple; I need a Divine Artifact called Phantom Sun from inside the Divine Tomb."

    "Phantom Sun, an Ancient Divine Artifact?"

    The crowd suddenly realized.

    This meant that Mo Wujie was leveraging everyone''s strength to open the Divine Tomb, and in return, he wanted to obtain a Divine Artifact from within. This was a mutual use of each other''s capabilities.

    It sounded plausible enough.

    Afterward, Spiritual Energy burst forth from Mo Wujie''s arm, activating the roll of beast skin in his hand.

    A huge projection appeared in the void.

    That projection showed the continuous Yuchu Mountain Range.

    And at the heart of the Yuchu Mountain Range, a magnificently structured Divine Tomb could be clearly seen.

    Then, Mo Wujie proceeded to introduce the structures around the Divine Tomb and the many foreign races, how to set up the troops to match them, and how to break through the Formations.

    He explained everything in detail.

    "This guy came prepared. It seems he''s been planning for a long time and didn''t just come up with this on the spur of the moment," Qinchuan thought, sitting in the loft and not joining the others'' discussions.

    "Everyone, when the Divine Tomb was built, it drew upon the Stellar Force from above the Nine Heavens, making it incredibly sturdy.

    However, it weakens periodically every million years.

    This weakening period is in two days, on the seventh day of the seventh month, and this time is different from before. This year, with the nine stars retrograding, the Stellar Force will be at its weakest, and the Barrier of the Divine Tomb will reach unprecedented frailty."

    "The seventh day of the seventh month!" Qinchuan recalled the many rumors recently circulating in Yuchu City, saying that on the seventh day of the seventh month, a Spiritual Treasure would appear in the world.

    Thinking about it now, this rumor wasn''t without basis and was very likely spread by Mo Wujie himself.

    Mo Wujie continued with fervent enthusiasm, "This time is our best chance to break through the Divine Tomb. Hence, whether we can open the Divine Tomb and obtain the treasures inside will depend on everyone''s performance!"

    "If it truly is the tomb of a deity, nobody would refuse!" Blood Godzi''s aura surged, his oppressive force enveloping the area as he coldly gazed at the crowd.

    "Young Master Mo, rest assured, we will give it our all," replied the group of strong individuals, all visibly excited at the prospect of immediately heading to the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    After Mo Wujie had informed the crowd of some more details, the gathering came to a close amidst everyone''s anticipation.

    Seeing the crowd leave the place in high spirits, it was clear they were already preparing to enter the Divine Tomb in two days.

    "Let''s go as well," Qinchuan whispered, ready to leave the place.

    "Miss Bai, please wait a moment!"

    Mo Wujie suddenly approached Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi, calling out to them.

    "Brother, how have you been?"

    Bai Ruoxi nodded gracefully.

    "Miss Bai, it''s been a while since we parted in Cloud Mist Realm. Now since we have met again, why not enjoy a drink together!" Mo Wujie seemed quite delighted to see Bai Ruoxi, making the invitation.

    Bai Ruoxi glanced at Qinchuan, who silently nodded his head.

    There were many taverns within the Black Tower, so the group headed to the nearest one.

    As soon as everyone sat down, Mo Wujie stared intently at Qinchuan as if deep in thought, "I presume this gentleman must be the much talked-about Young Master Qinchuan?"

    Qinchuan had not expected that even after changing his Divine Sense and appearance, he would still be recognized.

    But he immediately realized that although he had altered his appearance, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had been with him these days, and as Li Kaitian was an elder of the Tianyuan Nation with a similarly high profile, Mo Wujie had probably deduced his identity based on their company.

    Instantly, the muscles and bones of Qinchuan''s face shifted, and he reverted to his original appearance.

    "Young Master Qin is truly brave. Among the many cultivators just now, many had grievances with Young Master Qin and had laid a net of heaven and earth, just waiting for Young Master Qin to walk into it.

    Unexpectedly, Young Master Qin still caught me by surprise by showing up so openly right before our eyes, and those fellows still have no clue!"

    After saying this, Mo Wujie burst out laughing.

    At that moment, the tavern server presented a bottle of superior immortal dew liquor.

    With a thought from Qinchuan, the liquor in his cup flew into his mouth, and then he spoke indifferently.

    "Young Master Mo kept us here presumably not just to confirm my identity, right?"

    Mo Wujie let out a dry chuckle, then turned his gaze towards Bai Ruoxi. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Junior Sister Bai, what brings you to this place? Are you also planning to head to the Yuchu Mountain Range?"

    Bai Ruoxi glanced at Qinchuan; she was originally following him, intending to head to the Supreme Saint Divine Tomb in the Northern Cold Continent after their trip in Yuchu City, but now she was unsure how to explain.

    "We were just passing through, not planning to enter the Yuchu Mountain Range, but after hearing what Young Master Mo said about a Divine Race tomb inside the mountain range, we thought of staying."

    Qinchuan saw her hesitation and spoke for her.

    "Young Master Qin, Junior Sister Bai, I advise you not to appear in the Yuchu Mountain Range on the seventh day of the seventh month," Mo Wujie suddenly became serious.

    "Oh?" Qinchuan raised an eyebrow and deliberately asked, "Why is that? If there is a Divine Tomb coming to light, we naturally should enter at the first opportunity to compete for the tomb''s supreme treasures."

    "Could it be that the news of the Divine Tomb is false, merely a lie concocted by Young Master Mo?"

    Mo Wujie shook his head: "Young Master Qin, you misunderstand, the Divine Tomb I mentioned earlier is no fiction."

    "Then why do you want us not to enter the Yuchu Mountain Range?" Ji Huo''er''s small eyes widened, exceedingly expressive.

    "Although the Divine Tomb and the method of breaking into it are both genuine, there is one piece of information I haven''t shared with them," Mo Wujie continued.

    "When the Divine Tomb opens, it will absorb a vast amount of Spiritual Power and Soul Power. Hence, most of the cultivators in the mountains at that time could likely perish from the tomb''s backlash!"

    "What, you''re sending them to their deaths!"

    Bai Ruoxi, Ji Huo''er, and Ling Xian''er all exclaimed in unison.

    The backlash of an Ancient Divine Tomb, absorbing copious amounts of Spiritual Power and Soul Power¡ªwho could survive such backlash?

    This Mo Wujie was sending these people to their deaths with his naked ploy.

    "Without their sacrifice, how would the Divine Tomb come to light?"

    "Besides, these people have already been blinded by greed due to the enormous benefits; even if you go out now and tell them that opening the Divine Tomb will lead to a backlash, they would still rush in without hesitation," Mo Wujie confidently stated.

    After finishing his words, he stood up and flew towards the distance, his voice carrying far and clear, "Junior Sister Bai, I have warned you: on the seventh day of the seventh month, it''s best to stay honestly in Yuchu City and not enter the Yuchu Mountain Range. Whether you listen or not is all up to you."

 Chapter 772 - 772 Storm Gathering

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    "This person is too cruel! To think he used a ruse to send so many people to their deaths!"

    Ji Huo''er had not yet recovered from the shock of the moment.

    "He''s not wrong, the cultivators he sought out mostly ran into some trouble, and they all desperately need to increase their strength.

    Now an Ancient Divine Heritage is right before their eyes, and it might even be possible to acquire an Ancient Divine Artifact. They have no reason to give up.

    Even if the information about the Divine Tomb backfiring on everyone was leaked, these people would still rush in without hesitation."

    Qinchuan whispered.

    After Mo Wujie left, Qinchuan and the others found a place to stay for a while in the Black Tower Space.

    Most of the people at the Black Tower gathering were invited and were supposed to keep the information from the meeting confidential.

    But.

    The next day.

    The news of an Ancient Divine Tomb within the Yuchu Mountain Range quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yuchu City.

    Someone had intentionally leaked the news.

    "Hey, have you heard? Buried in the depths of the Yuchu Mountain Range is an Ancient Divine Tomb, and a Divine Heritage will emerge in the world!"

    "Isn''t that so? I heard that there''s not only Divine Heritage but also an Ancient Divine Artifact. If someone could get their hands on one artifact and perceive the Dao Magic of the divine spirit, wouldn''t breaking through to the Emperor Realm be a sure thing?"

    "Yes, I heard that the Divine Tomb will open on the seventh day of the seventh month. By then, the Yuchu Mountain Range will certainly be bustling with excitement."

    "The seventh day of the seventh month, isn''t that tomorrow?!"

    The news of the Spiritual Treasures appearing on the seventh day of the seventh month had long been circulating, and now, with the added detail of the Divine Tomb appearing, everyone believed it without a doubt.

    A large number of cultivators had even started to set off, preparing to spend the night in the Yuchu Mountain Range, so they could enter the Divine Tomb at the first opportunity when it opened the next day.

    But.

    In the afternoon, another explosive piece of news spread widely throughout Yuchu City.

    "Disaster! Disaster! The Divine Tomb in the Yuchu Mountain Range is a trap!"

    "What do you mean? Give us more details."

    "When the Divine Tomb in the Yuchu Mountain Range opens, it needs to absorb a large amount of Spiritual Power and Divine Soul Power to open successfully. If you enter the Yuchu Mountain Range tomorrow, you''ll be sucked dry!"

    "This doesn''t sound like a trap, does it? Since ancient times, the emergence of secret realms always comes with heaven-defying dangers. If you want heritage and divine artifacts without any chance and danger, then what kind of treasures are you looking for?"

    "Exactly. Cultivation is about defying heaven and seeking treasures in secret realms is about wavering between life and death. If you know the danger and are afraid to go, then I advise you to stay in your sect for the rest of your life and quietly cultivate."

    Hearing this news, many people were unconcerned.

    They were already prepared to face the dangers.

    On this day, the news of the Divine Tomb''s backlash spread throughout the entire city of Yuchu.

    But just as Mo Wujie said, these cultivators did not consider giving up, and their enthusiasm for the Divine Tomb didn''t wane. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    With the temptation of the Divine Heritage and Ancient Divine Artifacts, even the cultivators from the Upper Realms couldn''t resist, let alone those from the Lower Realms.

    On the sixth day of the seventh month.

    This night, the moon was bright, and the stars sparse.

    Qinchuan sat in his room in quiet cultivation, with stillness spread all around.

    Through the window, one could see the half-moon in the night sky, and occasionally a breeze would blow by, giving the years a serene appearance.

    Suddenly, Qinchuan opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning, emitting a blazing light as he looked toward a mass of darkness in the distance.

    ```

    "I thought you wouldn''t come," she said.

    "Sigh!"

    A sound of deflation emanated from the darkness, then a graceful figure appeared.

    This figure was none other than Wu Xing Fairy. She stood in the corner, a towering figure with curves in all the right places, emitting a soft radiant glow. She had an otherworldly air about her, as if she was above the mundane world.

    Her delicate features had an indescribable aura, her eyes misted over with a faint watery haze, lips and teeth a striking red. The azure long bow in her hands was drawn, Spiritual Energy transforming into condensed arrow feathers, aiming straight at Qinchuan.

    "How did you discover this concealment technique, the ''Invisibility Traceless'' of the Undead Race?"

    "The concealment technique of the Undead Race is indeed formidable. It''s primarily about suppressing one''s Divine Soul Aura and integrating one''s physical body with the surroundings, making it difficult for other cultivators to detect.

    In simpler terms, it deceives the Divine Sense of others, leading them to believe there''s no one here.

    But under absolute perception of the Divine Soul, all your deception and changes are futile."

    Qinchuan''s face was filled with confidence and pride.

    "You, fellow, with only Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, somehow always manage to give off an unfathomable impression."

    Wu Xing Fairy had her long bow fully drawn, the azure arrow feathers flickering continuously.

    Clearly, she hadn''t given up on the idea of killing Qinchuan.

    But at that moment, a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes, borne from the mystique of Qinchuan.

    "Your arrow has been pointed at me for more than twenty breaths, are you so certain it can come close to my body?" Qinchuan''s gaze was filled with mockery.

    Wu Xing Fairy became even more hesitant, seemingly gauging the likelihood of her ability to overpower Qinchuan with a single strike.

    After a long while, she exhaled deeply.

    The Spiritual arrows in her hand turned into specks of light, completely dissipating into the void.

    She lacked the confidence to kill Qinchuan with a single shot.

    Then, Wu Xing Fairy swayed gracefully, moving sideways out of the way.

    "I''m very curious about what secrets you carry, why they elicit such a strange feeling in me," she declared, standing in midair, her gaze intent on Qinchuan.

    Although she hadn''t given up on overpowering Qinchuan, at the crucial moment, a strange sensation surged in her heart, stopping her.

    Just now, her arrows had hesitated to launch.

    Part of her reluctance was her lack of confidence in a fatal blow, but more importantly, when her Spiritual arrows were ready, that strange feeling in her heart rose abruptly again.

    That feeling was very peculiar and marvelous.

    She really wanted to kill Qinchuan, but her physical body instinctively resisted.

    Initially, during the battle at the Demon Sea Island, a slight feeling had emerged in her heart, but back then the sensation wasn''t strong, merely planting an inexplicable seed deep within her.

    Later on, at the Spirit Dragon Holy Land, that seed began to sprout.

    After the trip to the Ancient Realm, upon learning of Qinchuan''s death, the seed in her heart blossomed completely, breaking through the soil.

    That''s why, after they fought over the divine egg and she was successful, seeing Qinchuan fall into the Charm Demon Pond, she remained on the mountaintop, watching from a distance until he emerged from the water again, before she left.

    Just now, if she were to follow her usual principles, regardless of whether she could overpower him or not, she would have taken action decisively without so much hesitation.

    "Likewise, I am curious about the secrets you carry. How about an exchange? You tell me your secrets, and I will reciprocally share mine," Qinchuan suggested with interest, looking at Wu Xing Fairy.

    PS: Going back home for the New Year, there are too many distractions, and I lack the state of mind and time to write. For the next few days, updates will be once daily.

 Chapter 773 - 773: The Divine Tomb Will Open

    "I have no interest in exchanging secrets with you, I just came to warn you not to enter the Yuchu Mountain Range tomorrow."

    Wu Xin Fairy didn''t continue to entangle with Qinchuan, leaving this remark behind, her entire figure drifted toward the distance, quickly disappearing into the darkness.

    "Not to enter the Yuchu Mountain Range?" Qinchuan stared in the direction Wu Xin Fairy had left, muttering to himself.

    Naturally, he didn''t believe that Wu Xin Fairy had heard the rumors in the city, became fearful of the dangers within the mountains, and kindly ran over to warn him.

    Perhaps due to the guidance of the mysterious figures behind her, Wu Xin Fairy''s every appearance and actions had a specific target.

    Her warning to Qinchuan not to enter the Yuchu Mountain Range could only indicate that their destination this time was not the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    Or perhaps.

    She didn''t want to see the Divine Tomb within the Yuchu Mountain Range opened.

    Realizing this, Qinchuan also understood that the message about the tomb''s backlash was most likely spread by Wu Xin Fairy herself.

    "Not go to the Yuchu Mountain Range? Then where shall we meet tomorrow?"

    Qinchuan shouted into the void.

    "Wait for me at Celestial Peak!"

    The almost inaudible voice of Wu Xin Fairy came from afar.

    "Celestial Peak!"

    Qinchuan muttered to himself at the bottom of his heart.

    "What kind of conspiracy are these people planning, exactly?"

    Qinchuan knew.

    Wu Xin Fairy and the mysterious group of five silhouetted individuals wearing silver masks likely had some kind of conflict in their plans, or perhaps they shared a common goal in some areas.

    Therefore, Wu Xin Fairy wanted to utilize Qinchuan''s power to confront the Five Elements quintet.

    The next day, Qinchuan and his party set off early, heading toward the location of Celestial Peak.

    Strictly speaking, Celestial Peak also belongs to the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    However, Celestial Peak is located to the east of Yuchu City, overlooking the western part of the Yuchu Mountain Range across the city.

    The summit of Celestial Peak already lies within the clouds, looking down from this point, a large portion of Yuchu City is within sight, and the continuous Yuchu Mountain Range at the end of the sea of clouds is magnificent and vast.

    Within the Yuchu Mountain Range, a large number of cultivator powerhouses have already surged in, a throng of heads moving about, resembling a mass of ants, quite a spectacular sight.

    Qinchuan, from his high vantage, watched the crowd below him flow into the mountains continuously.

    He understood that the opening of the Divine Tomb and the absorption of Divine Power would be a horrific slaughter, with very few of these people surviving.

    "I don''t understand, they clearly know it''s a deadly end, why do they still have to rush inside?"

    Bai Ruoxi, favored by the Heavenly Dao, had witnessed many grand spectacles, but as she watched the dense crowd entering the mountain range from her high position, the thought of countless cultivators falling made her feel an inexplicable tremor in her heart.

    She was very puzzled.

    But the most ironic thing was that these people clearly knew the dangers within.

    "For the sake of profit, people come from all corners; for the sake of profit, they struggle against each other. Pursuing fame and fortune is the human race''s nature, even as cultivators we cannot escape being governed by desire.

    There is nothing wrong with these people wanting to enter the Divine Tomb, but entering a deadly place without the absolute strength to do so is their mistake, and there''s nothing worthy of pity," Qinchuan calmly replied.

    A million years ago, he was just like these people, eager to increase his own strength, in order to enter the Immortal Burial Site.

    However, once he realized that the Immortal Burial Site could not be entered by force, he immediately withdrew and chose the path of the Nine Cycles of Reincarnation, all for the sake of accumulating strength.

    Upon hearing this, Bai Ruoxi''s body shook slightly, a glint flashed in her eyes as she murmured, "For the sake of profit, people come from all corners; for the sake of profit, they struggle against each other. The human race''s nature is to pursue fame and fortune..."

    Qinchuan looked at Bai Ruoxi, his face also showing a touch of strangeness. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Around her, the Great Dao Laws circulated, her body emitting a glowing radiance, and a tremendous aura of the Heavenly Dao descended from the vault of heaven onto the top of her head.

    At this moment, she appeared incredibly divine and pure.

    "I''ll be damned... can even perceive the Heavenly Dao?!"

    Qinchuan was stunned; even with his vast experience, seeing Bai Ruoxi so effortlessly enter a trance and gain new insights into the Heavenly Dao, he couldn''t help but blurt out an expletive.

    He finally understood what it meant to be truly favored by heaven, to be a daughter of the heavens.

    He also finally realized why, after just a few short years of not seeing her, Bai Ruoxi had fully comprehended the Dao and had smooth sailing on the path of enlightenment to the Heavenly Dao.

    For other people, who wouldn''t need tens of thousands of years of closed-door cultivation to grasp even a fraction of the Dao?

    This person, just because of a single utterance, had invoked a resonance with the Heavenly Dao and made a breakthrough.

    Cultivation is the understanding of the Dao; keep in mind that Qinchuan went through nine cycles of reincarnation, a million years of enlightenment before fully grasping the Dao, but he had not yet completely understood the Heavenly Dao.

    At Bai Ruoxi''s rate, within a hundred thousand years, she would be able to fully understand the Heavenly Dao and become an unparalleled Divine Emperor.

    A hundred thousand years to walk the path that took Qinchuan a million years to travel.

    At this moment, even Qinchuan felt a pang of envy.

    Just as Bai Ruoxi was in trance, perceiving the Heavenly Dao.

    "Big brother, look, those extraterritorial powerhouses have almost taken their positions!"

    Ji Huo''er had been keeping an eye on the one hundred and eight clan powerhouses within the Yuchu Mountain Range and spoke up at this moment.

    Following Mo Wujie''s markings on the Yuchu Mountain Range, they all knew the critical points to unlock the Divine Tomb.

    Everyone looked intently and indeed saw powerhouses from different races standing in their designated spots, all performing some kind of sacrificial rite.

    "Their rites subtly match the seals of the ancient Divine Tomb; they are awakening the bloodlines of their clan ancestors!" Ling Xian''er said with eyes like serene pools of water.

    As the sacrificial rites of the one hundred and eight clan powerhouses continued, a surge of blood-red Qi rose from the heart of the mountain range, spreading throughout the mountains.

    Before long, the entire mountain range was shrouded in a crimson Blood Mist, the snowy haze blurring like Purgatory, shockingly terrifying.

    "Where is Mo Wujie? Why can''t I see him?" Li Kaitian squinted, peering through the layers of mist.

    Mo Wujie''s figure was nowhere to be seen, both inside and outside the mountain range.

    "That guy is probably still hiding in the city, waiting to reap the benefits after the Divine Tomb backlash," Ji Huo''er said with a pout.

    From his elevated vantage point, Qinchuan took in the entire mountain range and the city below, unobstructed; he opened his divine eyes to search for Mo Wujie''s whereabouts.

    However, by this time, Mo Wujie had long vanished without a trace.

    "This guy is really lying low in the dark, which means he must have other schemes in mind," Qinchuan thought to himself.

    As everyone discussed and pondered, something unexpected happened.

    At the center of the Yuchu Mountain Range, a dazzling rainbow light suddenly rose; this Divine Rainbow seemed to emanate from a river of light in time, causing ripples to spread through the void.

    In an instant, the entire Yuchu Mountain Range, Yuchu City, and the peaks of the heavens were engulfed in boundless space, all lit up by the Divine Rainbow, unbearably bright.

    The brilliant light flickered, and only after a long while did the rumbling sound come through, followed by a ground-shaking tremor felt by Qinchuan and the others atop the peak of the heavens; countless verdant rocks split and tumbled down.

    A violent Gang Wind swept across from the distant mountain range, trees toppled, the earth quaked and fissured

    An anomaly had occurred within the Yuchu Mountain Range, an unprecedented earthquake shook this realm, the whole world looked like the scene of an apocalypse.

    Qinchuan squinted his eyes to pierce through the void.

    "The Divine Tomb within the Yuchu Mountain Range is about to open!"

 Chapter 774 - 774: Jie Tian Sect

    "Boom!"

    In the distance, a shining Divine Rainbow surged into the sky, and after a long while, the thunderous explosion sounds finally rumbled over.

    "Oh my god, everyone, look!"

    Ji Huo''er stood gracefully, gazing into the distance with one hand covering her mouth in shock and horror.

    In the Central Area of the Yuchu Mountain Range, the sky was filling with Blood Mist, and fierce winds howled through the mountains, whipping up terrifying hurricanes.

    Runes and divine lights flashed across the sky; lightning cracked and thunder roared as Spiritual Energy rapidly gathered towards the heart of the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    The convergence of Spiritual Energy formed colossal funnel-shaped vortexes, resembling the end of the world.

    The amount of Spiritual Energy required for the opening of the Divine Tomb was immeasurable.

    The Yuchu Mountain Range, being the largest Spiritual Eye on the Western Gourd Continent, contained rich Spiritual Energy, but in that instant, all the Spiritual Energy within the mountains was absorbed clean.

    And furthermore.

    Beyond absorbing the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, the numerous Cultivators within the mountains were horrified to discover that the Spiritual Power in their bodies was rapidly draining away.

    The Yuchu Mountain Range seemed to have become a massive Great Formation that absorbed Spiritual Energy, not only from heaven and earth but also from Fierce Beasts, Spiritual Medicines, sacred fruits, and the Spiritual Energy within the bodies of the multitude of races.

    "This is bad. The Divine Tomb has been silent for too many years. The Spiritual Energy required to open the great tomb cannot be sustained by the current Heavenly Spiritual Energy alone. It''s absorbing the Divine Power from within our bodies!"

    The beings of the various races noticed the anomaly. A grim-faced scion of the Blood Race said in a deep voice, his eyes cold.

    "Where is Mo Wujie? What should we do now?"

    A woman of the Golden Crow Clan called out in a delicate voice, her beautiful eyes searching, but she couldn''t find Mo Wujie anywhere.

    "Where has Mo Wujie gone? He should know what to do in this situation!" The body of the Golden Crow Clan woman burned intensely, emitting a fiery red glow, as she soared into the sky, doing her utmost to resist the loss of Spiritual Energy from within.

    The voice of the Golden Crow Clan woman traveled through the Sound Transmission Stone, spreading from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

    Soon, the experts of the one hundred and eight races were horrified to discover that Mo Wujie was nowhere to be seen around them.

    Mo Wujie, he had not entered the Yuchu Mountain Range!

    "This is bad. We have been schemed against by Mo Wujie. He had long known that the opening of the Divine Tomb would not have enough Heavenly Spiritual Energy and that it would require a massive amount of Spiritual Power from the Human Cultivators'' bodies as a supplement!"

    At that moment, the beings of the one hundred and eight races all came to a realization.

    They had heard rumors in the city before, and although they had initially dismissed them, now that they couldn''t find Mo Wujie anywhere, they understood they had been sold out by him and were infuriated.

    "Quick, leave the Yuchu Mountain Range!" An expert of the Yin-Yang Race shot out intense black and white lights from his eyes, like the aura of life and death, erasing reincarnation. He tried to tear apart space to leave the place.

    But he found that, as a Cultivator of the Emperor Realm, he was actually unable to rip open the void.

    "This is bad, the Spiritual Energy of this world has been completely drained, I can''t even tear open the void!" The Blood Scion furrowed his brows.

    "Let''s get out of here for now and settle the score with Mo Wujie later!" The expert of the Yin Clan unfolded his wings, transforming into a streak of light, and rushed towards the periphery of the mountain range.

    The Golden Crow Clan woman, the Blood Scion, and the many other experts rushed toward the periphery of the Yuchu Mountain Range¡ªthey certainly did not want to be drained dry.

    The many experts hastened to activate their movement techniques and rushed toward the outside world.

    "Hurry, the Divine Tomb is going to drain us dry!"

    The many cultivators, who were originally excited and ready to make a great effort once the Divine Tomb opened, were now thoroughly chilled with fear as they activated their movement techniques and rushed towards the outside of the mountain range. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Ah!"

    The Golden Crow Clan woman had just taken dozens of steps when she felt the spiritual power within her body depleting even more rapidly.

    The next moment, her brow split open right in the center, and the vast spiritual power, like a raging river, spilled into the void before finally flowing toward the Central Area of the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    As for her, she fell from the void and eventually her spiritual energy was completely absorbed, turning her into a mummified figure, unrecognizable.

    Even the Great Emperor-level strong could not escape, let alone the cultivators below the Emperor Realm.

    At this moment, wails and terror spread among the crowd

    One by one, living cultivators, within just a few breaths, had the spiritual energy drawn from their bodies, turning into mere husks.

    The entire Yuchu Mountain Range had become a Human Purgatory, an apocalyptic sight of horrifying terror.

    Qinchuan, Bai Ruoxi, and the others arrived early at the top of the Divine Peak. They looked down from a higher position and saw that on this day, more than ten million cultivators and creatures had flooded into the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    Among them, less than a hundred thousand cultivators managed to escape.

    Mostly, those who had not ventured deep into the mountain range saw the danger and immediately turned around, escaping the purgatorial world.

    The rest of the ten million cultivators and creatures had their spiritual energy drained, turning into dust.

    Qinchuan could see clearly, even a hundred and eight clan powerhouses, Divine Wilderness Natives, and Upper Realm Envoys had fallen by more than half, suffering colossal losses.

    This calamity swept across the entire Yuchu Mountain Range, exterminating over ten million beings, shocking the entire Western Gourd Continent.

    As Qinchuan and the others stood at the summit of the Divine Peak, the void trembled, and then it cracked open. Wu Xin Fairy''s jade-like body swayed, emerging from the fissure.

    "Fairy, you''re late again."

    Qinchuan said, raising an eyebrow.

    "The Divine Tomb is not revealed, Yuchu does not fall. It''s not that I''ve arrived too late, but that you''ve come too early," said Wu Xin Fairy indifferently, timing her arrival to the opening of the Divine Tomb.

    "The Divine Tomb is not revealed, Yuchu does not fall¡­ These people, their real target is the Yuchu Mountain Range!" Qinchuan wasn''t too surprised; he had long suspected those in the Silver Masks were targeting the Yuchu Mountain Range and might just take it away again.

    "Fairy, if you''re asking for my help to deal with those five mysterious people, you should at least tell me the real purpose of your visit," Qinchuan said, looking at Wu Xin Fairy sincerely, trying to figure out her true intention.

    "You''re mistaken. It''s not that I need your help, but rather you''re very interested in those five from the Jie Tian Sect. We are merely using each other," replied Wu Xin Fairy, her white clothes untainted, surrounded by Immortal Mist, holding the Green Bow.

    "Jie Tian Sect?" Qinchuan''s heart chilled; it was a name he had never heard of before.

    "Jie Tian, Jie Tian... To claim a portion of the Heavenly Dao, what arrogance." Qinchuan pondered silently before looking at Wu Xin Fairy, "What is this Jie Tian Sect about?"

    Wu Xin Fairy shook her head: "I''ve only known for half a year about the force they belong to; I had never heard of it before."

    After Wu Xin Fairy appeared, Ji Huo''er repeatedly blinked her big eyes.

    Watching Wu Xin Fairy and Qinchuan standing closely together, she pursed her lips, wondering what mischief was going through her mind.

    At that moment, her eyes rolled around, she squeezed her body between the two, pushed her backside, and nudged Wu Xin Fairy to one side: "Big Brother, look over there, isn''t that Mo Wujie?"

 Chapter 775 - 775 Divine Tomb Appears in the World

    Qinchuan, Bai Ruoxi, and the Wu Xin Fairy looked in the direction Ji Huo''er was pointing.

    Indeed.

    Among the sprawling mountain ranges, a person stood atop a towering peak, clothed in a white robe that blended seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

    But it was clear to everyone that it was indeed Mo Wujie.

    "He is waiting for something just like us," Bai Ruoxi said softly.

    As the group discussed, the vortex of Spiritual Energy within the Yuchu Mountain Range had gradually calmed down. The Spiritual Energy from outside the mountain range began to slowly fill it and the Yuchu Mountain Range started to return to tranquility.

    "Has that suction force disappeared?"

    The cultivators who had escaped from the mountain range looked at each other, the question rising in their minds.

    "Has the Divine Tomb been successfully opened?"

    However, the catastrophe that had just occurred was too horrifying. The sudden suction had drained countless cultivators, and there were still numerous desiccated corpses of cultivators piled within the mountain range.

    For a moment, although people suspected that the Divine Tomb had been successfully opened, no one dared to go forward to investigate.

    And just then.

    A massive boom once again emanated from within the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    "Boom!"

    The thunderous sound echoed through heaven and earth as if it were the shattering of the skies and cracking of the land. A cloud of dust rose from the center of the Yuchu Mountain Range, blocking everyone''s line of sight.

    In fact, the Yuchu Mountain Range was indeed shaking continuously; peaks swayed from side to side, and boulders tumbled down.

    Qinchuan opened his divine eyes, his fervent gaze piercing straight to the heart of the mountain range. He saw the seemingly endless Yuchu Mountain Range, like an ancient dragon, actually split open down the middle.

    As the mountain range split open, a golden ray of light shot up into the sky from its center.

    "The Divine Tomb has appeared!" Qinchuan''s eyes were deep and clear. Through the vast divine light, he saw a golden Divine Tomb slowly emerging from within the split mountain range.

    "The Divine Tomb has really appeared, everyone, hurry!"

    The cultivators had only guessed previously, and were still somewhat afraid to approach. But now, seeing the Divine Tomb appear in the void with their own eyes, everyone became restless.

    "Hurry, the Divine Tomb has just emerged; inside there must be Divine Heritage and a great number of Magical Treasures and Magic Artifacts!"

    The cultivators from the Yin-Yang Race, Blood Race, and more than one hundred and eight clans quickly set off, flying towards the Yuchu Mountain Range, all rushing towards the Divine Tomb, eager to be the first to arrive.

    "Since the Divine Tomb has appeared, the members of the Jie Tian Sect should also be present!" the Wu Xin Fairy declared proudly, her eyes scanning the distant mountains.

    "There!"

    Qinchuan''s divine eyes revealed the truth as he spotted a cultivator wearing a Silver Mask.

    This cultivator had a Silver Mask embedded with fiery red Divine Stones on his head, he was the eldest disciple among the Five Elements people.

    In front of him stood a Stele, with knees on the ground, devoutly kneeling towards the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    "What are they doing?" Ji Huo''er asked curiously, standing gracefully.

    But before her words had fallen, an unexpected change occurred, directly giving her the answer.

    Suddenly, within the Yuchu Mountain Range, red, gold, blue, white, and earthy-yellow rays of light surged into the sky, corresponding to the Five Elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

    The five radiant streams of light were dazzling, lighting up the environment spectacularly.

    The five Divine Rainbows spread across the sky, with varying colors of Dao Magic swirling and interweaving, forming a Barrier that enveloped the world in little time.

    The Barrier spread, with the five-colored light pervading the entire Yuchu Mountain Range.

    Then, under the astonished gazes of Qinchuan and the others, they saw the Yuchu Mountain Range begin to shrink rapidly.

    "It''s exactly this kind of Divine Art!"

    Qinchuan was resolute. That day, when he saw the five people in Silver Masks from the river of time, they had collected something before the Divine Severing Cliff just like this.

    A towering Divine Severing Cliff that reached so high it was out of sight, eventually condensed into a fist-sized stone and was taken away by them.

    Now, the Yuchu Mountain Range was doing the same.

    However, differing from the Divine Severing Cliff, which had merely condensed into a single stone,

    the Yuchu Mountain Range was rapidly shrinking and simultaneously splitting into five Spirit Stones.

    Witnessing the Yuchu Mountain Range coalescing into several Spirit Stones,

    Qinchuan suddenly shouted, "Kaitian, grab the Spirit Stones!"

    Before Qinchuan''s voice had even faded, Li Kaitian soared into the sky, and at the same time, several people lurking in the dark also made their moves.

    Wu Xin Fairy, Li Kaitian, and Mo Wujie each soared up toward the five Spirit Stones suspended in the void.

    Qinchuan also activated his movement technique, transforming into a streak of light, rushing toward the nearest Spirit Stone.

    "How dare you! My sect has been scheming for countless years, and you want to reap the benefits without any effort, how beautiful you think it is!"

    The five from the Jie Tian Sect were initially excited about condensing the Spirit Stones, but when they suddenly saw several Cultivators rushing toward the Spirit Stones, they realized they had been outwitted.

    The eldest brother of the Jie Tian Sect, Yan Huo, erupted with a voice as boisterous as thunder from the Nine Heavens, booming in everyone''s ears, "Gujin, Yan Tu, join me to stop these despicable wretches, Bai Bing, Liu Mu, hurry and secure the Primordial Stones!" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Yes!" The other four members of the Jie Tian Sect quickly obeyed the command.

    By this time, Li Kaitian, Bai Ruoxi, Wu Xin Fairy, and others had already reached the center of the battlefield.

    Yan Huo''s eyes spewed flames as he charged toward Mo Wujie. He spread his palms wide and unleashed a heaven-defying Divine Skill. A Karmic Fire Red Lotus enveloped Mo Wujie''s head. Flames surged forth, transforming into a sea of fire that engulfed Mo Wujie.

    Mo Wujie stood serenely within the flames, his body glowing, and the omnipotent flames had no effect on him whatsoever, "Ignorant of death, do you really think a mere Karmic Fire Red Lotus can stop me?"

    "Hmph, this Karmic Fire Red Lotus will form an exceptionally powerful Barrier. Although it may not suppress you, it can trap you for a short time!" Yan Huo said coldly.

    Indeed, a sturdy shield-like Barrier formed around Mo Wujie.

    "Heh, even the Barriers of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds cannot hinder my path, and you think this little Red Lotus Barrier can stop me? What a delusional dream," Mo Wujie said with a chuckle.

    As he spoke, Mo Wujie''s figure suddenly turned transparent, indeed merging with the Barrier.

    He actually passed straight through the Barrier.

    "This guy, he actually has such an ability!" Seeing this, Qinchuan''s heart jumped violently.

    To dismiss the power of a Barrier and pass directly through it.

    What kind of ability was this?

    And at that moment, Qinchuan also came to a realization.

    No wonder Mo Wujie was able to gather the strong from all one hundred and eight worlds of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.

    If he could dismiss the power of Barriers, he could naturally traverse the worlds at will.

    Without hesitation, Mo Wujie, who had passed through the Barrier, swept a sleeve, taking the nearest Spirit Stone into his pouch.

    "Directly fight for the Spirit Stones, don''t get entangled with them!"

    Seeing this, Qinchuan also shouted. At this moment, the five Spirit Stones were all that mattered.

    At this moment, Qinchuan, Wu Xin Fairy, Li Kaitian, Mo Wujie, and the five from Jie Tian, all aimed to seize the remaining Spirit Stones.

    A tremendous battle ensued at this location.

    During the fierce battle between the two sides, Qinchuan and the others did not notice that with the disappearance of the Yuchu Mountain Range, a rift had been torn open in this part of the heavens and the earth.

 Chapter 776 - 776: Primordial Stone

    The Yuchu Mountain Range stretched on for tens of millions of miles, so vast that one couldn''t see the end at a single glance, originally the location of the largest Spiritual Eye in the Western Gourd Continent.

    Today, this mountain range suddenly disappeared as a rift was torn open in the void.

    "Hahaha, I have finally entered the Divine Wilderness Continent!"

    "The venerable one was right, indeed, a rift would appear here on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month!"

    This person was none other than Jiang Kui, the Ghost General.

    A year ago, the Underworld planned for over a hundred thousand years, sending several dozen strong members of the Ghost Race to successfully open Devil Mountain in the Divine Wilderness Continent, originally thinking the barrier between the two realms was about to open.

    But, in the end, those dozens of Ghost Race strongmen all perished, and the Underworld''s strategists thought their plan had fallen through, leaving the Ghost Race''s strongest utterly disheartened.

    It was only after Jiang Kui met the venerable one that he learned their plans over the past hundred thousand years were just a part of the puzzle, and the real mission to open the passageway between the two realms still needed to be completed by him.

    According to the venerable one, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the barrier between the Underworld and the Divine Wilderness Continent would crack open, and he needed to pass through this rift into the Divine Wilderness Continent to complete the subsequent tasks.

    Looking around, Jiang Kui saw terrifying explosive energy sweeping across, with dazzling divine light continuously bursting open. Clearly, a great battle was unfolding here.

    "I''ve just entered the Divine Wilderness, I can''t act rashly!"

    Ever since the ancient war, the Divine Wilderness Continent had been suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, not allowing the emergence of beings above the Emperor Realm, as revealing a Cultivation Level of the God Realm would be suppressed by the Heavenly Dao.

    Jiang Kui also carried the heavy responsibility of the Ghost Race and did not wish to be embroiled in this great battle. His figure quickly disappeared into the void.

    The torn rift in the barrier also quickly healed, as if it had never appeared before.

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    Mo Wujie unexpectedly broke through Yan Huo''s seal and directly pocketed a piece.

    "Damned bastard, daring to steal my treasure!"

    Yan Huo was enveloped in flames, his Divine Skills shining brightly, with crimson Great Dao Rune Patterns overflowing from the Divine Stones on his silver mask, wrapping around him in a splendid display.

    "Cut!"

    Yan Huo formed a knife with his fingers, and from his fingertip shot a flame that transformed into a dragon, rapidly expanding hundreds of feet in size, roaring to the sky with the momentum to sweep across thousands of troops.

    Although Mo Wujie could penetrate various barriers and seals, he dared not meet the powerful Spiritual Power head-on.

    A silver Battle Sword appeared in his hand, shining brightly like the moon, its silver light spilling down and entangling with the fire dragon.

    For a moment, neither side could get the upper hand over the other.

    During their struggle,

    The Wu Xing Fairy glided forward, her jade body swaying as she dashed towards a Spirit Stone.

    "Hmph, you little tramp, again and again, you foil our grand plans. Today you shall not succeed!" shouted Gujin, the Cultivator with a silver mask embedded with a Golden Divine Stone. His voice thunderous, a golden radiance burst forth from his body, swirling like Dragon Qi as he swung his fists, blocking the Wu Xing Fairy''s path.

    At this moment, Li Kaitian was also locked in battle with Yan Tu, both unleashing their full Divine Skills and Spiritual Power at each other.

    Meanwhile, Qinchuan dashed towards the Spirit Stone, and no one paid him any heed.

    "These Jie Tian Sect people seem to fear me quite a bit?"

    Qinchuan stretched out his hand and drew the Spirit Stone before him into his grasp, pondering as he looked at the two individuals with silver masks inlaid with cyan and white Divine Stones.

    These two did not participate in intercepting Wu Xing Fairy and the others; their main goal was to collect Spirit Stones.

    Just now, both had set their sights on the same Spirit Stone as Qinchuan.

    Although Qinchuan was closer to the Spirit Stone and pocketed it first.

    ```

    However, Qinchuan currently exuded an aura that was clearly at the early stage of Supreme Saint, while the two of them were at the realm of Great Emperor. The two actually seemed very afraid of Qinchuan, both stepping back in unison and not making a move to snatch the spirit stones from him.

    Liu Mu and Bai Bing got one, Mo Wujie got one, and Qinchuan got one; now, out of the five spirit stones, there were only two left.

    Bai Bing and Liu Mu exchanged glances and gave up on Qinchuan, heading straight for the last two stones.

    "This is actually a Primordial Stone!"

    Qinchuan held the spirit stone in his hand and had a revelation.

    Primordial Stone.

    In the ancient realm within Devil Mountain, he had once found one in a cave guarded by a charming demon.

    He didn''t know its purpose and after putting it away, he hadn''t studied it further.

    Now, as he had just taken the spirit stone condensed from the Yuchu Mountain Range into his palm, he had already realized that these stones were clearly the same as the Primordial Stone guarded by the charming demon.

    "What exactly is the use of these Primordial Stones, why have I lived for over a million years, but never heard of them before?"

    A holy object that could be condensed from continuous mountain ranges like Divine Severing Cliff and Yuchu Mountain Range, and that mysterious people like Wu Xin Fairy, Mo Wujie, and Jie Tian Sect hurried after as if it was precious.

    Logically, it shouldn''t be unknown.

    But Qinchuan had previously entered the Scripture Pavilions of the Divine Court and the Underworld Demon Clan, and he was very certain that he remembered most of the scriptures stored there¡ªnone had mentioned the Primordial Stones before.

    ¡­

    Gujin''s body was enveloped in surging Dragon Qi, and the golden Qi formed a gigantic Fist Seal, thundering towards Wu Xin Fairy like a colossal mountain, unstoppable.

    Wu Xin Fairy, at this moment, surprisingly put away her Long Bow. With delicate jade fingers, soft yet assertive, she formed a Palm Imprint; silver Dao Magic surged towards her opponent.

    "Hmph, arrogant, to actually dare to meet my Golden Rainbow Prajna Fist head-on," scoffed Gujin, his face dark and his voice menacing.

    They had dealt with Wu Xin Fairy for so many years and knew that she had two forms: the Spirit Bow for long-range and the Golden Armor Spear for close combat.

    Now, Wu Xin Fairy had given up on the Spirit Bow and Spear, using Palm Techniques to face him instead. It was clear she wasn''t taking him seriously, which he found greatly insulting.

    "Boom!"

    Their clash resulted in a deafening sound. A stunning glow erupted as the Great Dao Rune Patterns were torn apart by the terrifying energy released from both sides, scattering golden and silver threads.

    Wu Xin Fairy was not proficient in Palm Techniques, and although her palm had blocked her opponent, her delicate body was hit by the violent energy and she was sent flying backwards.

    "Humph, little bitch, this is what happens when you underrated..."

    Gujin said smugly, curling his lips.

    But before he could finish, his expression changed dramatically the next moment.

    "Not good!"

    While the two were engaged in fierce battle, Gujin was so focused on suppressing his opponent that he failed to notice that Wu Xin Fairy''s back was facing a spirit stone.

    Using the force of his punch, Wu Xin Fairy flew towards the distance like a bolt of lightning and swiftly secured the spirit stone in her bosom.

    "Thank you, Second Senior Brother, for your help. Without you, Wu Xin might have left empty-handed today," she said.

    Though Wu Xin Fairy had taken a hit, she wasn''t gravely injured. Now, with a spirit stone in her bosom, her mood was greatly lifted.

    "You lowly wench, you''re so despicable!"

    Gujin''s eyes brimmed with ice. He had lived so long, always scheming and planning over the whole world, but now he had been outwitted by a junior.

    It was as if a heavy slap had been landed on his face, causing him to lose all his dignity.

    ```

 Chapter 777 - 677

    "Thank you for the compliment, Second Senior Brother," said Wu Xin Fairy, her face wearing a light and triumphant smile.

    Normally, she wouldn''t bother responding to ridicule from others.

    But today, for some reason¡ªperhaps the excitement of seeing Qinchuan again stirring something unspoken within her¡ªshe revealed an uncharacteristically rare smile on her face.

    At the same moment Wu Xin Fairy claimed a Primordial Stone for herself, Liu Mu and Bai Bing had just secured the last one into their possession.

    Thus, of the five Primordial Stones, the Jie Tian Sect''s five members had taken two, while Qinchuan, Wu Xin Fairy, and Mo Wujie each obtained one.

    As the ownership of the five Primordial Stones was settled, the battles among everyone also came to an end, and each person took up a position on separate sides.

    The Jie Tian Sect''s five on one side, Qinchuan standing together with Bai Ruoxi and the others; Mo Wujie levitated in the void; Wu Xin Fairy stood at the peak of a mountain, her hair flying wildly, her robes flapping in the wind.

    "How do you do it, Wu Xin? How exactly do you know our movements!"

    Bai Bing, standing behind Yan Huo, glared at Wu Xin Fairy, her eyes filled with anger.

    They were perplexed as their missions were always kept in absolute secrecy.

    Moreover, even they themselves would only become aware of the specific time, place, and details of the mission one month before it began.

    It could have been in the Underworld, on the Divine Wilderness Continent, or possibly other territories.

    Yet, Wu Xin Fairy always appeared every single time, and her presence even directly led to the failure of several missions.

    For instance, last time in the Charm Demon Land of the Ancient Realm, the stellar fragments scattered around the Holy Pond were actually Primordial Stone fragments.

    If all the stellar fragments had been collected, they could have been merged into a Primordial Stone, but in the end, Wu Xin Fairy seized one, causing the mission to fail outright.

    There was also the case in Charm Demon Land, where they originally intended to retrieve a Primordial Stone, but were ultimately blocked by Wu Xin Fairy.

    In the end, they had also ventured into the deadly lands of Charm Demon, but only discovered the corpse of a Charm Demon and no sign of the Primordial Stone.

    They simply assumed that Wu Xin Fairy had already obtained the Primordial Stone.

    What they didn''t realize was that the Primordial Stone from that place had not been acquired by Wu Xin Fairy but by Qinchuan.

    Of course, Wu Xin Fairy had indeed been to that place as well, only she mistook her target; she believed her goal to be that Divine Egg and overlooked the Primordial Stone guarded by the Charm Demon beneath the waters.

    "Yan Huo, we have been at each other''s throats for tens of thousands of years," spoke Wu Xin Fairy, "and with your recent actions attracting more and more attention, perhaps it''s time we called a temporary truce to deal with this nuisance together..."

    As she spoke, Wu Xin Fairy''s eyes were scanning Mo Wujie, not far away.

    The implication was clear: she sought to ally with Yan Huo and the others to confront this newly emerged Mo Wujie.

    "Mad woman, what are you blabbering about?" Mo Wujie''s eyes were dark and chilling, his silver Battle Sword gleaming faintly: "Had I known, I would have struck you down in the Upper Realm with a single sword blow."

    From their conversation, it was clear that there were grievances between them that dated back to their time in the Upper Realm.

    "Hah, as if you could cut me down. You''d need another million years of cultivation!" Wu Xin Fairy retorted with disdain.

    Amid their heated exchange, Yan Huo suddenly spoke up, "This fellow''s background is a mystery, and he somehow knows about our missions; killing him is not off the table, but the Primordial Stone he carries must be ours!"

    Whenever the Jie Tian Sect and Wu Xin Fairy appeared, a great battle was inevitable; the contradictions between them seemed irreconcilable.

    But unexpectedly, Yan Huo had agreed to Wu Xin Fairy''s proposal.

    "That broken stone is yours to keep, it doesn''t matter to me, I only want his severed head as my prize!" Wu Xin Fairy''s beautiful eyes rippled like waves. She had already obtained a Primordial Stone and completed her master''s mission. The number of remaining Primordial Stones didn''t matter much to her anymore.

    "Since that''s the case, then we have an agreement,"

    Once the words were spoken, a temporary alliance was formed. Yan Huo hesitated no more and directly activated his Divine Skills, charging towards Mo Wujie.

    In fact, having dealt with Wu Xin Fairy for so many years, they somewhat knew that just like themselves, Wu Xin Fairy probably had a terrifying existence backing her, just like their own master.

    It was very difficult to kill Wu Xin Fairy.

    Thus, it made more sense to join forces with Wu Xin Fairy and snatch the Primordial Stone from Mo Wujie first.

    Wu Xin Fairy was also radiant, divine light blossoming on her body. Spiritual arrows appeared behind her, blooming like Divine Lotuses descending from the heavens. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Six strong figures dove down amidst lightning and thunder; their combat power was not something ordinary Emperor Realm warriors could match.

    At that moment, the void trembled as if it were about to shatter.

    Logically speaking, Qinchuan''s party, which only had Li Kaitian as a Great Emperor powerhouse, should have been the easiest target on the surface.

    Yan Huo and the others, however, completely ignored them.

    Since the Jie Tian Sect, Wu Xin Fairy, and the others did not attack him, Qinchuan had no interest in interfering in their struggle.

    If he were unaware of the circumstances, he might have been inclined to capture them and investigate further.

    But he did know that each of these individuals had some special abilities.

    The members of the Jie Tian Sect had Divine Stones on their silver masks that could ward off Soul attacks. Mo Wujie was capable of passing through Barriers, likely also having some defenses regarding the Soul. These people all had extraordinary means of preserving their lives. Even if Qinchuan took action, it would be very difficult to capture any of them.

    And so,

    Since the Jie Tian Sect and the others didn''t trouble him, he couldn''t be bothered to waste his energy either.

    Just then, the Divine Tomb in the Yuchu Mountain Range rose into the sky, radiating a blinding light. He ignored the others and led Ji Huo''er and the rest towards the Divine Tomb.

    Mo Wujie, besieged by six adversaries, was fearless. His Battle Sword swept across, sending a majestic burst of Sword Qi that illuminated the sky and scattered the clouds, an utterly terrifying sight.

    One sword stroke that split heaven and earth was unimaginable, such was its might.

    "How can the light of a firefly compete with the brilliance of the moon?" Yan Huo and the other four erupted with the Qi of the Five Elements. Their bodies, agile as true dragons, each executed the Five Elements Secret Technique. Runes of all colors flickered around them, intensely fierce, pressing down with overwhelming force.

    "Suppress!"

    "Hm? The Heaven-Earth Five Elements Divine Power!"

    Qinchuan had already entered the Yuchu Mountain Range, but he was still keeping an eye on the battlefield. When he saw the members of the Jie Tian Sect unleash such Divine Power, he couldn''t help but stop and watch.

    At this moment, Qinchuan came to a sudden realization and pondered, "So that''s how it is!"

    The Heaven-Earth Five Elements Divine Power!

    This was a truly Ancient Divine Power. Qinchuan had learned about it in a Secret Manual before. To cultivate such Divine Power, one needed a pure Five Elements Saint Body.

    Qinchuan did not think that these five were Five Elements Saint Bodies because, since the Divine Realm and Underworld had appeared, the world had changed and could no longer nurture a completely pure Five Elements Saint Body.

    If they were not Five Elements Saint Bodies, then the final answer must lie in the Five-Colored Divine Stones on their masks.

 Chapter 778 - 778 Curtain Call

    "No wonder these five have always appeared to the world in these masks!" Qinchuan thought to himself.

    After the great war of ancient times, the Heavenly Dao was incomplete, and the Five Elements were in chaos, and pure, naturally-born Five Elements Saint Bodies could no longer be nurtured.

    Since they are not Five Elements Saint Bodies, and yet these people can use combined attack formations and Heaven-Earth Five Elements Divine Powers, there can be only one explanation.

    These people are not human!

    Or rather, their physical bodies are not real human bodies, but are refined through the Essence Qi of the Five Elements.

    In ancient times, there was a clan known as the Earth Divine Clan, skilled in forging artifacts. They left behind a book called "Earth Divine Magical Treasure Forging Technique."

    Qinchuan had once seen a record about this treasure in the Ancient Books.

    It is said that by obtaining the "Earth Divine Magical Treasure Forging Technique" and cultivating it to the highest realm, one could forge a kind of human-shaped magical treasure.

    This human-shaped magical treasure could replace the human body and house the True Spirit Soul.

    Therefore, Qinchuan immediately thought that these five individuals from the Jie Tian Sect must have been artificially created with the Essence Qi of the Five Elements after birth.

    Although a magical treasure body refined and forged using the Essence Qi of the Five Elements is not as good as a Five Elements Saint Body, according to the records, it is sufficient for cultivating Heaven-Earth Five Elements Divine Powers.

    Therefore,

    these people wearing silver masks are not hiding their features, but that is their original appearance. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The five stones of the Five Elements on their foreheads are their fundamental power.

    "However, the ''Earth Divine Magical Treasure Forging Technique'' has long been lost in the ancient world, and the art of forging human-shaped magical treasures has also long been lost..."

    Qinchuan quickly shook his head; what is called lost is merely undiscovered by later generations.

    Just as Qinchuan did not know about the existence of the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Spell before he discovered it.

    Having figured out this point, Qinchuan stood still and continued to observe the fierce battle among the individuals.

    "Look, there''s a big battle happening!"

    Although this place is far from the Divine Tomb, the energy explosion from both sides is so astonishing that it has already been noticed.

    "It''s Mo Wujie!"

    Beings from the Yin-Yang Race, Blood Race, and other Foreign Races gazed intently; they were new to this realm and only recognized Mo Wujie.

    The crowd stood far away, not intervening in the dispute between the two parties.

    "Mo Wujie, you have disturbed my Dao Heart and hindered my cultivation. Did you ever think this day would come?" Wu Xin Fairy''s hair fluttered, her body exuded a cyan Spiritual Energy, just like a lofty Immortal, looking down from above and judging the mortal who had blasphemed her.

    She and Mo Wujie had indeed met in the Upper Realm before and had some conflicts due to certain reasons.

    Who would have known that Mo Wujie is so despicable and cunning.

    During the battle that day, he even used the Heartbreaking Bone-Corroding Powder, causing her to suffer great damage to her essence and even fall in realm, nearly being slain on the spot by Mo Wujie. Had it not been for an extraordinary survival technique that allowed her to escape, she might have indeed fallen then and there.

    Even so, the hidden illness left by the ambush took her several years to recover from fully.

    Therefore, although Wu Xin Fairy had had far more clashes with the Jie Tian Sect than with Mo Wujie, she persuaded the Jie Tian Five right from the start to join forces against Mo Wujie.

    At that moment, the Jie Tian Sect''s five members also activated their Supreme Divine Abilities. Red, gold, white, yellow, and green brilliant Secret Technique Divine Powers intertwined, transforming into a colossal Divine Peak that descended from the skies, shaking the entire heaven and earth.

    "Boom!"

    This massive tremor shook the ground such that cultivators and powerful beings within tens of thousands of miles were crawling on the ground, unable to stand, and even the cultivators in Yuchu City had their ears buzzing.

    The majestic divine light shot up into the sky, the area was as if at the end of the world, with lightning filling the air and spreading across ten thousand miles.

    "Eh?"

    The five members of the Jie Tian Sect were taken by surprise. Despite being attacked by six people, Mo Wujie was not blasted to death. His body still shimmered with a radiant glow, bathing in the full sky of runes, as if he were an ethereal deity with a barrier protecting his body.

    "Is this all you''ve got?" Mo Wujie looked at the group with a face full of intense contempt and pride. Lightning overflowed from his eyes like crumbling mountains and surging oceans, utterly terrifying.

    "Hmph, this is just an appetizer. I want to see how long you can keep that smug look on your face?!" Wu Xin Fairy''s body began to flicker with golden light, and a golden armor appeared around her. Her black hair was covered by a golden helmet, and with a golden spear in her hand, she swept across the battlefield once again.

    She switched from bow to spear, clearly getting serious.

    "Kill!" The five from Jie Tian looked at each other and nodded in unison.

    The spear wielded by Wu Xin Fairy was immensely powerful, with wide-open and close-combat swings. The golden spear energy swept wildly, filling the space between heaven and earth as she stood at the peak of the Spear Intent Law.

    All six unleashed their full range of techniques, and even Mo Wujie felt immense pressure at this moment. His blood churned, and every inch of his skin cracked open, spurting out terrifying spiritual energy runes. His divine power spells evolved around him, and the silver battle sword in his hand turned into a horrifying mountain, releasing terrifying energy with every swing.

    "This young master has things to do today and doesn''t have time to play with you all!"

    Finally, after a thunderous roar, Mo Wujie was blasted away. He did not want to continue entangling with Wu Xin Fairy and the others.

    "He''s trying to escape, block him!" Wu Xin Fairy shouted, seeing through Mo Wujie''s intention.

    "Thinking of leaving, did you ask me?" Accompanied by two ferocious roars, golden radiance and crimson flame exploded in front of Mo Wujie, left and right, blocking his path.

    Yan Huo and Gujin stepped out from both sides, their gazes stern.

    "Without handing over the Primordial Stone, don''t even think about leaving this place!"

    "What a joke, I, Mo Wujie, roam the heavens and earth, freely traversing the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. If I wish to leave, no one can force me to stay," Mo Wujie said contemptuously, casting a disdainful glance at the group: "Even if the six of you take action together, it''s no use!"

    His tone was proud, filled with boundless confidence.

    After saying this, Mo Wujie''s figure gradually became transparent, as if merging with the void.

    "Kill!"

    Seeing this, all six struck at the same time, attacking from different directions to capture Mo Wujie.

    But his form really seemed to have merged with the void, turning half-transparent, an untouchable existence.

    Even the supreme divine powers bombarding his body passed directly through his physical body without causing the slightest damage.

    "This guy is quite interesting, what kind of divine power is this?" Qinchuan squinted his eyes, pondering in his mind.

    His physical body seemed to have merged with the Heavenly Dao, visible yet untouchable, truly eerie.

    "Enjoy your last moments as much as you want. I''ll come back for you another day!"

    Mo Wujie turned his head back with a faint smile, as if speaking of a very ordinary matter.

    However, anyone could hear the thick killing intent and threat in those words.

    Having spoken, Mo Wujie flew in the direction of the Divine Tomb.

    Clearly, he too was very interested in the ancient inheritance within the Divine Tomb.

    As he passed by Qinchuan''s group, Mo Wujie slowed down and gave Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi a meaningful glance.

 Chapter 779 - 779 Entering the Divine Tomb for the First Time

    Mo Wujie gave the two a profound look.

    But he didn''t say much and, with a flutter of his form, he directly left the place.

    His figure eventually merged into the Divine Tomb and disappeared from sight.

    He possessed the ability to cross barriers and did not need to use the passage to enter; he simply traversed through the walls of the Divine Tomb.

    The great battle came to an end without substantial casualties on any side, and Qinchuan had already foreseen this outcome.

    "Let''s go too! Inside this Divine Tomb lie Ancient Divine Artifacts and incredible Divine Heritages, which are an immense opportunity for all of you," Qinchuan said.

    "Is there another Divine Spirit Fragment for inheritance?" Ji Huo''er was eager to try, her strength had greatly increased from inheriting a Divine Fragment in the Thousand Fox Cave, and now the chance to visit the Divine Tomb had her incredibly excited.

    "These Ancient Divine Spirit inheritances are not like the Nine-Tailed Fox legacy of your clan ancestors, which would actively choose you as their master. If you want to gain their recognition, you''ll need to put in a significant effort!" Qinchuan said, shaking his head.

    "Zhui Ri Divine Spirit, just by the name it''s a Fire Element Divine Spirit! It matches me perfectly, it will surely recognize me!" Ji Huo''er shook her tiny pink fist.

    Ling Xian''er, Li Kaitian, and the others nodded in agreement, "Yes!" S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The previously continuous mountain range had, because of the transformation of the Yuchu Mountain Range into five Primordial Stones, became an endless plain.

    And in the middle of the plain stood a towering mound, which was the Divine Tomb buried beneath the Yuchu Mountain Range.

    Owing to the massive absorption of energy, entering this Divine Tomb did not take much effort.

    In front of the Divine Tomb, a passage flickering with red light had already appeared, bottomless, emitting a radiant luster.

    This passageway had already been filled with cultivators, with powerful beings soaring and living creatures gathering, all rushing into the interior of the passage.

    They had already heard that the Devil Mountain had opened in Nanchi Continent, but unfortunately, the distance was too far, making it impossible for them to go.

    Now that a Divine Tomb had opened on the Western Gourd Continent, though not as extensive as Devil Mountain, the opportunities within were undoubtedly significant.

    Everyone wanted to get a piece of the action.

    As Qinchuan and the others arrived, Li Kaitian released his aura, causing the many cultivators to give way respectfully, allowing Qinchuan and his group to enter first.

    As Mo Wujie entered the Divine Realm, Wu Xin Fairy also glanced at the five Jie Tian Sect members, distancing herself from them.

    The cooperation with the Jie Tian Sect was only due to the mutual enemy in Mo Wujie.

    Now that Mo Wujie had left, the two sides were bound to not remain at peace.

    As Qinchuan''s figure disappeared into the passageway of the Divine Tomb, she made her move, her jade body swaying as she too headed towards the Divine Tomb.

    "Big brother, are we just going to let her leave like this?"

    Bai Bing, true to her name, had ice-cold eyes, and her presence felt as though she was covered with snow and ice, exuding an air that kept people at bay.

    "This woman is not simple. Each time we have a mission, she appears, and because of her, we have already failed at least ten missions. Why not just kill her and take back the losses we have incurred?"

    Yan Huo watched Wu Xin Fairy depart, his eyes flickering with flames, but ultimately shook his head.

    "Our master once said that those with connections to him must not be rashly meddled with!" Yan Huo said.

    "We cannot afford to act against this Wu Xin Fairy, who has a significant relationship with him."

    Bai Bing was taken aback. He, of course, knew the person his big brother was referring to¡ªaside from Qinchuan, there was no other person involved in the affair just now.

    "How capable is this guy actually, that he could earn such attention from our master?" Gujin wondered, "Although his soul is somewhat strong, upon careful observation, he is just an ant at the Supreme Saint Early Stage. If we were to act, even the little finger of our junior sister would be enough to crush him."

    "Since the master has instructed us not to harm him, there must be a reason from the master, and we should not inquire too much.

    So it''s decided, from now on, whether it''s Qinchuan or Wu Xin Fairy, we will try our best to avoid them!" Yan Huo cautioned everyone.

    "Yes!" Liu Mu, Gujin, and the others nodded in response.

    Bai Bing still felt very resentful at this moment, "But what should we do if that Wu Xin Fairy comes to sabotage our mission again?"

    "I will report this matter truthfully. As for how to act in the future, it all depends on the master''s decision," Yan Huo said.

    After speaking, the five members of Jie Tian Sect tore through the void and disappeared from this world.

    ...

    Qinchuan and the others entered through the barrier passage, and after a whirl of light, they appeared inside the Divine Tomb.

    As it is a Divine Tomb, the place for entombment is undoubtedly very grand; this place is not an ordinary cemetery but a small world.

    The scale is almost catching up with the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and other ancient tombs of ancient times.

    Qinchuan scanned the surroundings, and apart from Bai Ruoxi, Ji Huo''er, and others, there were no other people around.

    The area was covered in dense mist, which was difficult to see with the naked eye, and even the soul found it challenging to penetrate.

    "This Divine Tomb is rather gloomy!" Ji Huo''er frowned as she spoke. At the same time, she would open her cherry lips, and a brilliant flame like a giant dragon shot out.

    He had refined Divine Fragments and Strange Fire, and the fire dragon carried a bit of the aura of ancient Strange Fire. Even the mist left by the Divine Race receded hissing when faced with it.

    "There are people gathered ahead!"

    Qinchuan''s mind stirred, and he spoke in a deep voice.

    His body glowed, runes flashed, and he quickly moved through the mist toward the front.

    They were moving through a forest.

    Within the mist, a formidable stench spread out.

    These were the beings from the Wan Clans who were imprisoned in the Divine Tomb to be buried alongside this member of the Divine Race.

    After the downfall of the four great races of ancient times, it was common to capture people from the Wan Clans and confine them within the tombs.

    The small world inside this Divine Tomb didn''t have enough spiritual energy, so those imprisoned here fought and killed each other, ultimately perishing in this small world, ending up in this state.

    In the forest, ancient trees towered high, dense and abundant, with shadows swaying and a bloody sun hung high.

    "It''s just ahead!" Qinchuan sensed that not far away, a large number of strong beings had gathered.

    They must have encountered some opportunity or an insurmountable chasm, which is why they were gathered in this place.

    "Whoosh!"

    Suddenly, a dazzling sword qi slashed fiercely towards them, the silver light was brilliant, like a river made of mercury flowing together, vast and unstoppable, tearing apart the misty sky as it swept towards them.

    Behind the galaxy-like brilliant sword qi was a shining, babbling silver Battle Sword.

    Qinchuan had long sensed it, and before the sword qi swept over, he had already moved aside with Ji Huo''er, Bai Ruoxi, and others.

    Li Kaitian was even more angry, his presence surging, and in an instant, he activated a Divine Artifact to block the incoming attack.

    "Mo Wujie, you and I had no enmity in the past, and no grievances recently. Now you attack me for no reason. If you don''t have a reasonable explanation, today might not end well!"

    Qinchuan already knew who was coming and what their intentions were, and he deliberately said with a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

 Chapter 780 - 780 Battle with Mo Wujie

    "Hmph, explanation? As a cultivator, I am free and act on my own desires. Do I need a reason to kill you?"

    Though Mo Wujie tried to hide it well, Qinchuan still saw a flash of greed and expectation in his eyes.

    "Heh, it seems you failed to snatch the Primordial Stones from the Jie Tian Sect and others, so now you''ve set your sights on me?"

    Qinchuan smiled indifferently.

    "That''s right, now that you know, there''s no point in hiding it," Mo Wujie said with a cruel smile at the corner of his mouth, "Hand over the Primordial Stone in your possession, and I''ll spare your life!"

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s heart stirred, and he spoke calmly.

    "Which Primordial Stone are you referring to, Young Master Mo?"

    As he spoke, Qinchuan took out two Primordial Stones from his chest, laying quietly in his palm.

    "This... you actually got two of them!" Greed intensified in Mo Wujie''s eyes.

    "Don''t try any tricks; hand over both Primordial Stones!" The Battle Sword in Mo Wujie''s hand shone with a brilliant silver light, ornately inscribed with mysterious runes on one side and a fierce beast on the other.

    The phantom of the fierce beast emerged, striking terror.

    "What if I say no?" Qinchuan said with a half-smile.

    "Then I have no choice but to send you to reincarnation!" Mo Wujie''s voice turned cold.

    "Kill!"

    Without further ado, Mo Wujie stepped forward, pressing in on Qinchuan with a dazzling glow radiating from his body, unleashing astonishing combat power.

    "To have escaped from the hands of the Jie Tian Sect and Wu Xin, I admit you have some strength, but to think you can kill me, you''re far from capable," Qinchuan laughed heartily.

    "A mere early-stage Supreme Saint, I can suppress you in one move!"

    As he spoke, Mo Wujie had already swung his Battle Sword, slashing towards Qinchuan.

    "Imperial!"

    A crimson aura surged from between Qinchuan''s brows.

    He activated the Imperial Decree Technique, and at that moment, dozens of Divine Artifacts appeared around him.

    "Subdue!"

    The Imperial Decree Technique was a supreme spell. When it drove the Divine Artifacts, its power was immeasurable. Now, with dozens of Divine Artifacts activated at the same time,

    at that moment, from him as the center, massive terrifying energy and Great Dao Laws spread out in all directions, the golden runes from various Divine Artifacts exploding powerfully in this realm.

    The formidable energy blew away the fog surrounding the area completely, toppling giant trees and shattering rocks.

    With this technique, Qinchuan had fought countless Divine Envoys like Jiang Bing to an even stand. And now, Mo Wujie suddenly felt an overwhelming pressure.

    "Boom!"

    Although the power of Divine Artifacts was limited in the Lower Realm, a quantitative change had caused a qualitative change; dozens of Divine Artifacts exploding at once, the intense energy burst forth like an ocean, submerging Mo Wujie and making it hard for him to breathe.

    "You... You... How is this possible!"

    "This Imperial Decree Technique is an Ancient Divine Art. With the soul as a medium, ordinary cultivators can only activate one Divine Artifact, and only a handful of cultivators with a powerful soul can activate two. It''s extremely rare to see someone who can simultaneously activate three,

    how could you possibly control dozens at the same time?!" Mo Wujie stared at Qinchuan in horror, unable to understand, asking the same question Jiang Bing and others had before.

    With Divine Artifacts releasing runes across the sky, Qinchuan stood at the peak, snorted coldly, "Don''t talk about dozens of Divine Artifacts, even hundreds or thousands, I can control them just the same!"

    Qinchuan wasn''t wrong; his divine soul strength had reached an unprecedented level, and he could wield far more divine artifacts than he currently was.

    He only activated a few dozen divine artifacts to confront his enemy because he had traded many heavenly treasures materials for divine artifacts at the Spirit Clan auction before, leaving him with only these several dozen divine artifacts.

    "You... could it be that you''re a Divine King powerhouse?" Mo Wujie''s expression changed, marked by uncertainty and disbelief.

    Of course, he didn''t believe Qinchuan''s claim of being able to mobilize tens of thousands of divine artifacts, but the fact that Qinchuan was doing so with several dozen was undeniable, and they couldn''t help but believe it.

    "The extent of this young master''s strength is not something you can fathom!" Qinchuan proclaimed as he activated his spell technique, his face showing disdain, while the energy of the divine artifacts pressed down upon Mo Wujie.

    Mo Wujie pulled out a smooth mirror from his chest, which was called the Soul Exploration Realm; regardless of how strong or weak one was, this mirror would accurately reflect the true realm of the person it shone upon.

    The mirror revealed Qinchuan''s strength as evidently at the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    "No! That''s not right, you are not a Divine King!"

    Mo Wujie coldly exclaimed, "Who exactly are you?"

    Qinchuan hadn''t concealed his strength at all; he was truly a Supreme Saint cultivator.

    Just as Mo Wujie''s furious shouts filled the air, an unexpected change occurred.

    The mirror in his hand, which had been reflecting Qinchuan''s soul exploration realm, suddenly cracked in the middle, and then, the smooth surface shattered piece by piece, until his soul exploration realm artifact was completely destroyed.

    "Ah... how could this be!"

    Mo Wujie, witnessing the unexpected fragmentation of the Soul Exploration Realm, displayed an incredible expression on his face, filled with shock, his eyes dull, a look of utter disbelief.

    "My Soul Exploration Realm is a sacred object, how could it possibly be destroyed by you!"

    Seeing Mo Wujie in a daze, Qinchuan''s aura suddenly surged violently, and several dozen divine artifacts clattered down toward Mo Wujie''s head.

    Since the two cultivators had engaged in a dispute, Qinchuan didn''t bother with pleasantries, not sparing the other despite his distraction.

    Strike down your enemy when they''re weak.

    After all, wasn''t this man relying on his Emperor Realm cultivation level, attempting to suppress Qinchuan who was at the Supreme Saint Early Stage?

    At this time, Mo Wujie''s brows occasionally furrowed and then relaxed as he tried to understand precisely who Qinchuan was. He hadn''t come back to his senses yet.

    As countless runes threatened to engulf Mo Wujie, an arrogant figure suddenly floated out and stood between the two. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Young Master Qin, please show mercy!"

    "Oh?"

    At the critical moment, the sky full of divine artifacts stood still above Bai Ruoxi''s delicate figure.

    "Immortal Bai, when I had a conflict with Mo Wentian before, you advised restraint without intervening. Now, this Mo Wujie doesn''t seem to have much to do with you by right, so why this?"

    Qinchuan was indeed surprised that Bai Ruoxi would suddenly step in at this moment and asked her calmly.

    Bai Ruoxi, with her hair flowing like a waterfall and dressed in white clothes purer than snow, stood beneath the heavenly divine artifacts, her deep eyes showing no fear whatsoever.

    "Young Master Qin, Brother Mo previously showed kindness to Ruo Xi in the Cloud Mist Realm; I cannot stand by and watch him die!"

    Bai Ruoxi spoke with utmost composure, her lips red and teeth white, her eyes moving as she continued, "Not just Brother Mo, if Young Master Qin encounters an unbeatable foe, Ruo Xi would also intervene."

    Bai Ruoxi''s words did convince Qinchuan. She also wanted him to accompany her to the Supreme Sacred Tomb in the Northern Cold Continent, and if he couldn''t stand against Mo Wujie, she surely wouldn''t stand by idly either.

    "Well then, since Immortal Bai has requested it, I will give you this face."

    Qinchuan said indifferently.

    "Thank you, Young Master Qin," said Bai Ruoxi with neither servility nor arrogance, gracefully responding.

 Chapter 781 - 781: The Gate of All Beings

    Bai Ruoxi turned her head at this moment, only to see Mo Wujie still standing there in a daze, having not yet regained his senses.

    Qinchuan had also put away the many divine artifacts by this time, looking at Mo Wujie with curiosity, as he had also noticed something was off.

    There was something not quite right about this Mo Wujie!

    If one were to say that Mo Wujie was astonished and lost in thought at the mysterious destruction of his magical treasure, it could still be deemed reasonable.

    But so much time had passed, and Bai Ruoxi had been standing before him for so long, yet he still hadn''t snapped out of it.

    This was not something that should occur to a power like him.

    Bai Ruoxi''s eyes were deep, her expression tinged with confusion. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Brother Mo, in the vast expanse of the Three Realms, with uncountable powers and strange beings in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, don''t you also have your own secrets? Young Master Qin''s soul is unique, enabling him to activate dozens of divine artifacts, which is entirely normal!"

    She thought Mo Wujie was distracted because he saw Qinchuan activating dozens of divine artifacts.

    But clearly, that was not the reason for Mo Wujie''s preoccupation.

    As Bai Ruoxi tried to persuade him, Mo Wujie remained deep in thought, muttering to himself as if he had not heard her at all.

    At this point, even Ji Huo''er''s eyes were shining, feigning surprise.

    "Oh my, what''s with this guy? Why does he look like he''s lost his soul?"

    Bai Ruoxi''s eyebrows furrowed, she moved gracefully toward Mo Wujie.

    "Brother Mo, what in the world has happened to you, what''s the matter?"

    "Impossible, absolutely impossible... the Exploring Spirit Realm, shattered..."

    At this moment, Mo Wujie was like someone who had lost part of his soul, his lips mumbling, continuously repeating those few words.

    "Brother Mo, what do you mean ''impossible''?"

    Finally, Mo Wujie regained his senses, looking at Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi, his face showing fear and panic.

    He had never before shown such a dispirited demeanor.

    Especially the way he looked at Qinchuan, as if he was seeing a demon from the depths of Hell, the fear in the depths of his eyes was hard to hide.

    In the end, he turned and fled like a soul in disarray, his figure gradually becoming translucent in midair, making his escape toward the distance, all the while muttering about impossibilities and about the shattered Exploring Spirit Realm.

    Eventually, his figure completely disappeared.

    Now, even Qinchuan was completely bewildered, looking at each other in confusion.

    "This Mo Wujie, what exactly did he realize that made him so afraid? It was just a magic artifact for glimpsing into other realms, the Exploring Spirit Realm, that shattered, so why this huge reaction?"

    Qinchuan and Bai Ruoxi exchanged glances, and in the end, they both shook their heads. Qinchuan possessed the Innate Pupils, and Bai Ruoxi was favored by the Heavenly Dao, but neither could penetrate the mystery hidden within this matter.

    Finally, Qinchuan cast aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, "Let''s go. This Mo Wujie is quite remarkable, and we''ll have opportunities to meet again in the future!"

    The group continued their journey.

    Not long after, the fog ahead gradually cleared, and soon a colossal bronze door appeared before Qinchuan and the others.

    This bronze door was incredibly majestic, standing before them like a towering mountain. The door was firmly shut, and it was covered with complex and archaic runes, which contained profound Great Dao Laws.

    Qinchuan recognized the script¡ªit was the language of the Ancient Divine Clan. He had studied the characters of the top four ancient races.

    However, since the fours races had vanished long ago and records of them were exceedingly rare, their language was even more scarce. Therefore, Qinchuan couldn''t delve deeply into his studies.

    Although Qinchuan recognized this as the Divine Race script, he could only decipher bits and pieces from the multitude of characters; he identified only a few runes and could not fully comprehend the text carved on the bronze door.

    However, he roughly guessed that it must record commemorations to the master of the Divine Tomb¡ªZui Ri.

    At the foot of the bronze door, numerous cultivators and strong beings gathered, their eyes burning with fervor as they stared at the runes imbued with Great Dao Laws on the door, each emitting a powerful aura.

    As it turned out, this congregation of cultivators hadn''t gathered intentionally, but were influenced by the runes on the bronze door, having fallen into a stupor from the Dao Magic within.

    "This is just a bronze door filled with writing, yet it exudes such a strong runic presence!" Ji Huo''er, Ling Xian''er, and others exchanged glances in astonishment.

    "The dangers within this Divine Tomb are not the least bit less than those of the Devil Mountain Ancient Realm!" Ling Xian''er''s eyes twinkled as she spoke.

    Qinchuan scanned the surroundings with a calm gaze, "The Devil Mountain Ancient Realm is a sacred site where the Ghost Race and Demon Race nurture their young. Apart from being used to suppress the Ancient Divine Clans'' prohibitions, it''s not considered dangerous.

    This place, however, is different. It''s the dwelling of a deity, and extraordinary measures would surely have been used during its construction to prevent later generations from entering."

    Hearing this, Ji Huo''er couldn''t help but be astounded, "Measures laid out by deities? Big Brother, are you confident about entering?"

    Ji Huo''er considered that the methods left by those ancient strong beings, who could easily upheave rivers and split the earth, must be extremely terrifying.

    "There''s no need to fear. Although their measures were extraordinary, within the long river of time, all methods succumb to the erosion of the ages. Most of the formidable arrays from that time have long stopped functioning; even if some haven''t been damaged, their power has far from recovered," Qinchuan said with steady eyes.

    In the span of hundreds of thousands of years, Qinchuan had explored his fair share of Demon Tombs and Divine Tombs, and he had gathered considerable experience.

    "Let''s go. This bronze door is merely the outermost gate within this Divine Tomb, known as the Mortals'' Gate.

    In each Divine Tomb, the number of these Mortals'' Gates could reach tens of thousands or at least a few thousand.

    These gates merely serve to prevent the Wan Clans'' beings who were locked in this realm for the sake of accompanying the deity in his tomb. Apart from being incredibly sturdy, they are not particularly dangerous.

    Only after passing through this Mortals'' Gate is one truly considered to have entered the Divine Tomb, and that is where the real danger lies."

    Having finished speaking, Qinchuan leapt into the air and charged toward the bronze door. Ji Huo''er, Bai Ruoxi, and the others hesitated no further; they floated up into the air, following Qinchuan toward the bronze door.

    "Huo''er, Xian''er, channel your spiritual powers and push that door!" When they reached the door, Qinchuan suddenly turned his head, looking at Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er.

    The Mortals'' Gate may block the myriad Wan Clans'' beings, but there was an exception¡ªbeings of the same race could easily enter.

    Although neither Ji Huo''er nor Ling Xian''er had Divine Clan bloodlines, they had inherited the legacy of the divine nine-tailed fox, and their spiritual power now contained the essence of the nine-tailed fox, which would surely be recognized by the Mortals'' Gate.

    Both were clever and astute. Even though Qinchuan hadn''t explained anything, they instantly understood it was connected to their divine legacy. Each nodded and flew forward.

 Chapter 782 - 782: 782 Chapter: Displaying Great Divine Power

    ```

    Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er, glowing brightly on both sides, extended their crystal-clear, radiant arms and placed their hands on the massive bronze gate.

    Radiance shone from their arms, and a tremendous force transmitted to the gate of all beings.

    Indeed, they exerted strength.

    "Creak!"

    Accompanied by a slight sound, a crack appeared in the originally seamless bronze gate.

    The gate of all beings, opened!

    As the bronze gate opened, a strand of brilliant golden light shot out, spilling onto everyone''s faces.

    At the same time as the bronze gate cracked open, the many runes and Great Dao Laws inscribed on it instantly vanished.

    The cultivators who were originally comprehending Dao Magic in front of the bronze gate were now awakening.

    "How audacious, who are you!"

    Having their enlightenment disrupted, many cultivators became enraged and scolded Qinchuan and the others.

    "This is the scripture left by deities; you dare defile it!"

    "Close the gate immediately, or else don''t blame this old man for being rude!" These cultivators did not realize they would have been endlessly lost; they only thought that they were comprehending Dao Magic.

    Blaming Ji Huo''er for pushing open the bronze gate and interrupting their opportunity, someone bellowed loudly, with Dao Magic rippling around them, ready to strike at any moment.

    "Hmph, if it weren''t for us opening this gate, you would probably have continued to sink here until you exhausted your lifespans and remained lost in this place.

    I saved your lives, and you don''t even know how to be grateful; now you even come to trouble us?

    Truly a group of short-sighted people. If I had known, I would have let you continue to sink here, just like these Wan Clans beings, to die in this world!"

    Ji Huo''er held her head high, confronting the opposition.

    "You despicable thing, still talking back!"

    An elder with a dark gaze and a face full of wrinkles flew out, his hand forming a claw, reaching towards Ji Huo''er with a bone-scraping Gang Wind that tore through the void, emitting a hissing sound.

    His palm was pitch-black, with half-foot-long nails like iron hooks, sharp and intimidating, flickering with a chilling light.

    Ji Huo''er stood proudly in place, calmly standing, her lips pouted upward with disdain, "You''re not my match; why waste your energy?"

    The elder''s gaze turned fierce.

    This girl was too arrogant. At the same level of the Early Stage Supreme Saint, she was dismissive and indifferent, not taking him seriously at all, which was an insult to him. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Originally, he just wanted to teach this girl a lesson, but his intent to do so turned into killing intent that moment.

    "I originally just wanted to teach you, an ignorant junior, a lesson. Since you''re so arrogant, don''t blame this old man for being ruthless!"

    The elder''s claw glowed increasingly brighter with cold light, illuminating the Divine Power runes burning, overwhelming the sky, attempting to engulf Ji Huo''er.

    The short-bearded elder''s claw was now only a hundred steps from Ji Huo''er.

    "You useless thing, still not taking action!"

    Even though there was a distance of a hundred steps, for these powerful beings, it was merely a matter of an instant.

    However, Ji Huo''er was already nonchalantly watching him, with no intention of fighting back, which was truly arrogant.

    This made him even angrier; the girl was too proud. He had been renowned in Yuchu City for a long time and had never suffered such humiliation. He wanted to deliver a fatal strike, to make her realize the consequence of provoking him.

    "This girl is done for!"

    "This woman, who could she provoke? She dares to talk back to Elder Taiyin."

    ```

    From a distance, cultivators awakening from their hazed state shook their heads one after another.

    They had all recognized who the short-bearded elder was.

    It was the Third Elder of the Shuiyin Sect from Yuchu City¡ªElder Taiyin.

    But he preferred to be addressed as Old Ghost Taiyin. This Old Ghost Taiyin had a cruel nature, and no one who opposed him had ever met with a good end; all were torn into fragments by his brute force.

    ''What a shame for such a beautiful girl to be torn into a bloody, indistinguishable mess, tsk tsk tsk!''

    Just the thought of this scene filled everyone with regret.

    ''This girl is also at the Supreme Saint Early Stage; if she were to go all out, perhaps she could hold her own for a moment. But she''s too arrogant, not even taking action yet. She has no chance to make a move now!''

    Some cultivators even closed their eyes, not bearing to witness the bloody scene that was about to unfold.

    Old Ghost Taiyin was incredibly fast. One moment, he was a hundred steps away, and the next, he had stooped down and charged right above Ji Huo''er''s head.

    ''Arrogant little girl, die!''

    The short-bearded elder sneered as black Qi seeped from his fingertips, runes swirling about, lunging for Ji Huo''er''s temple, aiming to puncture her little head with five bloody holes.

    But at that moment¡ª

    Ji Huo''er moved.

    ''Puff!''

    Ji Huo''er''s small mouth opened, and out from it burst a fiery dragon.

    Flames ignited all around her body, engulfing both figures in a sea of fire.

    Everyone was shocked.

    ''What a powerful Fire Elemental Divine Power! What is the origin of this little girl?''

    ''Can such a strong Fire Elemental Divine Power withstand Old Ghost Taiyin?'' one cultivator wondered curiously.

    ''How is that possible? Old Ghost Taiyin has even slain Supreme Saint Intermediate Stage experts. No matter how formidable this girl''s Fire Elemental Divine Power is, it cannot stop him,'' said another cultivator, shaking his head with conviction.

    And at that moment, as the sky full of flames receded, a frail figure flew out from the blaze.

    ''What, Old Ghost Taiyin has been defeated!''

    All were astonished to see Old Ghost Taiyin standing not far away, his hair singed and his face smeared with soot; clearly, he had not been able to withstand Ji Huo''er''s Divine Power.

    In contrast, Ji Huo''er still stood serene and unrestrained, standing leisurely in the same spot, evidently not having exerted her full strength just then.

    ''What is the background of this girl that she could even defeat Old Ghost Taiyin?'' everyone wondered in shock.

    ''I told you, you are no match for me!'' Ji Huo''er raised her small fist and shook it fiercely, ''I have important matters to attend to; don''t disturb me. Once I open this door, then I will keep you company to your heart''s content!''

    Ji Huo''er indeed had important matters at hand: to push open the Bronze Gate. Earlier, she and Ling Xian''er combined their strength¡ªthey managed to crack open a gap but had yet to fully swing the gate wide open.

    But to Old Ghost Taiyin, her demeanor only fueled his rage¡ªshe didn''t even consider him worth her full attention.

    In his view, Ji Huo''er dealing with him was just a side act while she was busy with her own affairs, casually dismissing him as if he were nothing.

    ''Damned fool, how dare you look down on me like this!''

    Old Ghost Taiyin roared furiously, his eyes dark and deep, like the gates of hell itself.

    Just now, Ji Huo''er had not even left her spot and had directly dispensed a breath of fire to break through his Divine Skills; she had nearly burned him alive.

    He could sense that, had Ji Huo''er not retracted the flames at the very last moment, that burst of Fire Elemental Divine Power would have been enough to burn him to death.

    This made Old Ghost Taiyin feel that while Ji Huo''er was belittling him, she was also pitying him by sparing his life, which left him with both fury and alarm.

 Chapter 783 - 783: Shuiyin Sect

    For the past year, Ji Huo''er had been immersing herself in grueling cultivation, never participating in real combat. She was finally given an opportunity to act today, which greatly pleased her.

    With squinted eyes and a smile on her face, she looked completely harmless. She chuckled and said, "Elder, you''re right, I am indeed looking down on you. Your paltry strength isn''t enough to earn my respect!"

    Her words were thoroughly scathing.

    "If you want to be respected by others, you should at least last three rounds under my hand," Ji Huo''er said with a smile as beautiful as a flower, yet her words were enough to infuriate.

    "You¡­ You despicable brat!"

    The rage consumed Taiyin Old Ghost, obliterating the trace of fear he had felt just moments before.

    "Kill!"

    Taiyin Old Ghost''s anger shot through the roof, his hair stood on its ends, his eyes bulged, and a terrifying brilliance erupted from them.

    Although his Shuiyin Sect was not as colossal as the Yu Sect and Chu Sect in Yuchu City, it had been established in the Yuchu Mountain Range for hundreds of thousands of years, governing over a hundred Spirit Peaks and receiving due respect. When had he ever been subjected to such humiliation?

    He lashed out with a claw, unleashing his signature technique.

    "Hundred Ghosts Slash!"

    Ji Huo''er''s interest was piqued. Forgetting about the serious matters at hand, she excitedly watched the Divine Skill slash towards her, eager to test her mettle.

    Taiyin Old Ghost''s arm swelled, his claw transformed into a palm, becoming a pitch-black blade, incredibly sharp and flashing with a sinister light. It was like the Milky Way falling from the Nine Heavens, tearing through the void as it descended upon Ji Huo''er''s head.

    Unfortunately for him, his power-laden palm was engulfed by the flames Ji Huo''er spit out, unable even to break through the Flame Barrier.

    On the contrary, his palm was scorched by the leaping flames into a Fire Dragon, skin splitting open to reveal crimson flesh beneath.

    "Aaah¡­" Taiyin Old Ghost screamed, his arm skin ripped apart inch by inch by an inexplicable flame, sending waves of intense pain through him as he rapidly retreated.

    "Who exactly is this woman, to be able to block even the signature technique of Taiyin Old Ghost with a single move!"

    From a distance, a surge of excitement erupted among the spectators.

    "It seems Taiyin Old Ghost has met his match today, but I wonder from which power this genius comes. I''ve never heard of her before," the onlookers discussed among themselves.

    Just then, a loud shout came from within the distant fog.

    "Third Senior Brother, I am here to assist you!"

    Upon hearing this voice, the hearts of those present were stirred.

    "So this guy also came!" they thought.

    Turning their heads, they saw several Divine Rainbows bursting from the mist, led by a middle-aged man clad in black armor, traversing the void with an ominous aura.

    This man was none other than one of the youngest elders of the Shuiyin Sect, Daoist Hongmo.

    Although he was the youngest among the elders, his strength was the greatest. At a young age, his Cultivation Level had already reached the late stages of the Supreme Saint Realm, and his promotion to the Emperor Realm seemed to be only a matter of time.

    "Daoist Hongmo has arrived!" the crowd buzzed.

    "No, not just Daoist Hongmo. There are also the Shuiyin Sect Leader, Elder Dingquan, Old Devil Yanbo¡­" they quickly realized that a multitude of Shuiyin Sect powerhouses had arrived at the scene.

    A sudden tension gripped the crowd: "The Shuiyin Sect is known for their volatile and unorthodox characters, as well as for being fiercely defensive of their own. With so many of their strong members here, this woman is done for!"

    "Who is this rural lass who dares to provoke my Shuiyin Sect?" asked the Shuiyin Sect Leader, a tall man with prominent features, his aura having also reached the late stages of the Supreme Saint Realm.

    His gaze was chilling as he stared at Ji Huo''er, "Since it''s your first offence, I''ll not take it too seriously. Kneel down and apologize to my third disciple, then submit to me, and I shall let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, do not blame me for being merciless."

    Ji Huo''er raised an eyebrow, her eyes shining with light, "What, one of you isn''t enough, so you want to gang up on me?"

    She completely ignored the words of the Shuiyin Sect Leader.

    "One, two, three..."

    As she spoke, she actually turned to look at the Shuiyin Sect members, counting them off on her fingers.

    After counting, she finally got the number straight, "Thirteen people in total, all of you come at me then, just when this girl was getting into the mood!"

    Ji Huo''er was eager to try.

    Indeed, Ji Huo''er had been bored for far too long, following Qinchuan around, she mostly encountered enemies who were strong figures of the Emperor Realm, none of which she could match, unable to take action. Today, seeing so many powerful figures of the same realm, she couldn''t help but itch for a good fight.

    Heaven bears witness, she truly did not mean to be arrogantly provocative.

    But, the more innocent she appeared, the angrier the powerful cultivators of the Shuiyin Sect became.

    "Damn it, this is utterly infuriating, she doesn''t take us seriously at all!"

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    The aura of Hongmo Daoren surged, as he stretched out a hand, his arm flickering with black runes. He casually reached out to capture Ji Huo''er there and then.

    "Hey, I already said, you are no match for me, let''s have all of you come at me at once!"

    Ji Huo''er said, shaking her head in frustration, as if she were lamenting their inability to understand. At the same time, she casually stepped forward and slapped out with her hand.

    "This woman, how arrogant she is!"

    Those who saw Ji Huo''er''s motion, everyone felt their hearts lurch, unable to help but think.

    "Hongmo Daoren is in the late stage of the Supreme Saint Realm, yet she''s so cavalier, isn''t this courting death?"

    Hongmo Daoren was incredibly fast, black mist rising to the sky, looming and enveloping all around, about to drown Ji Huo''er.

    But the next moment, the turn of events caught everyone by surprise.

    Both sides had incredibly formidable auras, but upon one collision, everyone saw Hongmo Daoren, clad in black armor, being sent flying backward.

    Hongmo Daoren, he was actually slapped away by Ji Huo''er.

    The people once again erupted into an uproar.

    "Heavens, she actually defeated Hongmo Daoren with one palm strike!"

    "A Supreme Saint Early Stage, slapping away someone in the Supreme Saint Late Stage, and it''s Hongmo Daoren no less!?!"

    All faces looked at one another in disbelief, everyone felt as if the world had turned chaotic.

    "Just who is this woman?"

    At this time, everyone''s gaze was fixed on Ji Huo''er, and Ling Xian''er, who was by her side, also received a lot of attention.

    But these people were all cultivators from Yuchu City, unfamiliar with the likes of Ji Huo''er and her companions.

    "This woman, she is not simple!"

    At this moment, even the people of Shuiyin Sect had the same thought crossing their minds.

    "How about it, are you convinced?" Ji Huo''er, having slapped away Hongmo Daoren, raised an eyebrow, her expression rather flamboyant, seemingly dissatisfied with the swift end to the battle.

    "You, you, and you all, seeing your fellow sect members hurt and yet showing no reaction, what are you waiting for, come on all at once!"

    "Scoundrels! Since you are hell-bent on seeking death, then don''t blame me for being ruthless!"

    When had the Shuiyin Sect Leader ever suffered such humiliation, being pointed at and scolded by a little girl was unbearable.

    "Elders of Shuiyin, heed my command, strike together and subdue this demoness!"

 Chapter 784 - 784: The Chasm

    "Yes!"

    At that moment, the grand demon practitioner, the old ghost Taiyin, the elder Dingquan, the elder Yanbo, and a group of Shuiyin Sect elders all made their move simultaneously.

    "Hehe, now that''s more like it!"

    Ji Huo''er chuckled with a hehe, her mouth spreading into a grin that revealed two small tiger teeth, laughing like a little devil, fearless in the face of an attack by more than a dozen powerful opponents.

    A great battle thus erupted.

    Qinchuan stood among the crowd, not joining the fray, well aware that Ji Huo''er alone was more than enough to handle these dozen or so people from the Shuiyin Sect.

    He also knew that Ji Huo''er was playful and seizing this opportunity to let her enjoy a good fight was not undesirable.

    The scene that unfolded next could only be described as an eye-opener for the many cultivators present, leaving everyone stunned.

    They had assumed that thirteen Supreme Saint experts ganging up on one person would be able to take her down in an instant.

    But to everyone''s shock, they saw Ji Huo''er single-handedly dominating the thirteen, pressing them in battle.

    It wasn''t a clash of nearly equal forces exchanging blows in a grand battle of Divine Skills, but Ji Huo''er chasing and unilaterally pounding the thirteen Supreme Saint experts.

    Among them, there were even two cultivators at the Supreme Saint Late Stage.

    Moreover, this girl never dealt death blows, her fiery Divine Skills always targeting the fleshier parts of her opponents, like their faces and abdomens, for her explosive assaults.

    As such, although the Shuiyin Sect members were being beaten one-sidedly, none of them sustained fatal injuries, quite miraculously.

    Their clothes and armor were singed by Ji Huo''er''s Fire Elemental Divine Power, leaving them tattered and torn, with even their beards and hair almost entirely burnt off, looking as wretched as one could be.

    It was clear to them that this girl was just having fun at their expense.

    And yet, they had no means of counteracting it.

    This left the old ghost Taiyin and the rest feeling both frustrated and helpless.

    Just as Ji Huo''er was relentlessly chasing and pounding the thirteen, a sudden fluctuation transmitted from the crack that had appeared within the gate of all beings.

    Although the fluctuation was faint, it did not escape the perception of Qinchuan.

    "There is something strange inside the gate!"

    "Huo''er, finish the fight quickly, don''t play around!"

    Hearing this voice, Ji Huo''er immediately stopped.

    "Aiya, no more fighting, big brother told me to do the actual work!" Ji Huo''er said no more fighting and stopped immediately, abandoning everyone else to fly towards the Bronze Gate, ready to push open that gate of all beings.

    "Phew, where did this demoness come from!"

    It was only then that the Shuiyin Sect members finally let out a sigh of relief. Since Ji Huo''er had called a halt, they naturally didn''t dare to continue fighting and stopped at a distance, watching in astonishment as Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er both reached the gate.

    By that time, Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had opened the Bronze Gate, revealing a dazzling golden pathway.

    Qinchuan and his group took to the skies, entering the pathway first.

    The Sect Leader of Shuiyin and the grand demon practitioner had initially missed seeing Qinchuan, but when the Bronze Gate opened, they finally noticed him. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The grand demon practitioner jolted in fright at the sight, "Sect Leader, look at that person... is it him?"

    The Shuiyin Sect Leader, seeing Qinchuan beside Ji Huo''er, shuddered, his eyes wide and stammering, "Seems, seems like it is him!"

    As Qinchuan and the others disappeared into the pathway, the old ghost Taiyin, sporting a half-burned-off beard, showed a dejected face, "Sect Leader, have you recognized the origins of this group?"

    "Have you heard of the Killing God in Devil Mountain of the Nanchi Continent, who, in a single battle within the Ancient Realm, slew hundreds of Great Emperors and Divine Envoys?"

    The more the Shuiyin Sect Leader recalled, the more certain he became of Qinchuan''s identity, feeling a lingering sense of dread.

    "What, you''re saying it was them?" Taiyin''s old ghost''s pupils shrank, a hint of shock apparent in his eyes, "Sect Leader, you couldn''t have mistaken, could you?"

    "I definitely haven''t made a mistake, that man''s appearance has long been spread among the many Great Emperor level experts, which the Sect Leader and I personally witnessed from the Grand Elder." The Hongmo Daoist spoke in a low voice.

    "To think it''s that Killing God; he actually dared to come here, does he not know that countless experts are currently waiting for him?"

    Qinchuan''s slaughter of numerous Divine Envoys in the Ancient Realm was something that could be perceived as both significant and trivial; such news shouldn''t have spread from Nanchi Continent to Western Gourd Continent.

    But due to a large number of Divine Envoys descending to the Lower Realm and many powerful figures declaring their intentions to kill Qinchuan in Yuchu City, his deeds became widely known there.

    "Let''s not worry about it anymore, fortunately, they didn''t take it seriously, otherwise our Shuiyin Sect would have been completely ruined. Let this matter rest!" warned the Shuiyin Sect Leader to everyone present.

    The crowd nodded in agreement.

    If they had not known Qinchuan''s identity, they might have sought the help of a Great Emperor to suppress Ji Huo''er, but now that they were aware of Qinchuan''s identity, they wouldn''t dare entertain such thoughts even if given a hundred times the courage.

    At that moment, the members of the Shuiyin Sect didn''t even dare to think about continuing towards the Divine Tomb, instead, they directly made their way back home.

    Qinchuan was unaware that his simple appearance had frightened a sect of strong cultivators into retreat.

    As Qinchuan and his group passed through the golden passage, they found themselves in a desolate mountain range.

    "Such a potent aura of Yin and Sha!" Bai Ruoxi, with her unique constitution, had a strong natural sensitivity to these auras.

    In fact, not just Bai Ruoxi, but as soon as everyone set foot in this place, they all felt a suffocating aura of Yin and Sha assault them, like bone-scraping Gang Wind, making it seem as though their souls were about to leave their bodies.

    "Ah¡­"

    "Ah¡­"

    Just as she finished speaking, a series of miserable screams suddenly emerged from behind them.

    Large numbers of cultivators fell from the void.

    These were cultivators who had followed Qinchuan and the others into the passage; numerous cultivators below the Supreme Saint level found their souls destabilized, directly scattered by the intense aura of Yin and Sha.

    Qinchuan glanced back and saw that as soon as huge numbers of cultivators set foot in this realm, the vast majority died instantly, without even a chance to react.

    "After all, it''s a Divine Tomb. Even if it''s been buried for hundreds of millions of years, it''s not a place just anyone is qualified to trespass."

    Without further delay, he decided on a direction and catalyzed his movement technique to shoot out.

    This was a barren Earth Realm. At a glance, apart from the protruding blackish-brown rocks and soil, there was no sign of vegetation or living creatures in sight. Their journey felt like a trip to the Underworld, utterly desolate.

    "There are people fighting up ahead!"

    Just then, Ji Huo''er suddenly spoke up.

    From the direction they were headed, faint energy fluctuations transmitted from a distance.

    "These are Emperor Level experts battling," Qinchuan slowed down his steps.

    A moment ago, just outside the Bronze Gate, he had sensed an odd energy, which was the disturbance from the intense battle.

    The battles of Emperor Level experts had a vast reach; Qinchuan and the others traveled almost a full day before arriving in front of a massive rift.

    The rift was like a split in the heavens and earth itself. On the distant other side, only indistinct curves could be seen, indicating it was the opposite side of the rift.

 Chapter 785 - 785: Three Lifetimes Bridge

    The cliff lay ahead of them, golden runes emerging, signaling a strong prohibition against flight, blocking the possibility of crossing the chasm through the air.

    Above the unfathomable gulf, just three stone bridges stretched out, disappearing into the void.

    Before the stone bridges, a number of cultivators had already gathered at this place.

    They all came from different Gates of All Beings and ultimately converged here.

    There were many entrances to this divine tomb; more powerhouses continually arrived at the cliff''s edge, and the arrival of Qinchuan and his companions didn''t attract much attention.

    When they reached this land, the grand battle had just drawn to a close.

    Blood spilled from the clouds above, as if the sky were raining blood.

    Soon after, a body clad in battle armor fell from the void like a meteor, flashing by before plummeting into the depths of the deep chasm, vanishing from sight.

    "Alas, another failure!"

    The many powerhouses gathered before the stone bridge sighed.

    "Even Emperor Nanyan wasn''t able to make it through, I''m afraid we''ll really have to leave empty-handed!" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Indeed, who knows what barriers exist on that bridge, making so many powerhouses fall. Today alone, fifteen Great Emperor experts have perished."

    "It seems that this Ancient Divine Tomb really isn''t so easy to brave..."

    "It''s just that the bridge can only be crossed by one person at a time; otherwise, if we all went together, we could flatten any demons, ghosts, or monsters obstructing our way!"

    The cultivators couldn''t stop shaking their heads, their conversation revealing a powerful presence on the bridge blocking the path.

    "What exactly is on that bridge, with such a terrifying aura?!" Ji Huo''er looked eagerly toward the end of the stone bridge, sensing some powerful existence lurking in the shadows.

    That presence was so dreadful, it made her feel a chill in her heart, a sensation Ji Huo''er had never experienced even when facing Emperor Realm powerhouses before.

    "This is the Three Life Bridge, their path is being blocked by puppets on the bridge."

    Qinchuan had figured out what happened here.

    The Three Life Bridge was a common chasm within Divine Race tombs.

    Since it was from an era so ancient, no one knew anymore the meaning behind constructing the Three Life Bridge in Divine Race tombs.

    Qinchuan only knew that during the construction of these divine tombs, Ancient deities separately captured a strong being from the Ghost Race, Demon Race, and Monster Race, stripped them of their souls, and refined them into puppets to guard the tomb, eternally stationed at the bridge to prevent living beings from entering the tombs with undue intentions.

    Breaking through the Three Life Bridge was not as simple as imagined; the battle energy they had detected earlier was due to someone attempting to force their way through, only to be defeated by the tomb guardian puppet on the bridge.

    Not far from Qinchuan and the others stood a burly middle-aged man with a calm aura, almost merging with the Great Dao rune patterns around him.

    He heard the conversation between Qinchuan and Ji Huo''er and glanced over.

    "Oh, you''re just at the early stage of the Supreme Saint level, and yet you know about the Three Life..."

    But before he could finish his sentence, his expression changed drastically, "Qin... Qin... You''re Qinchuan, Young Master Qin!"

    Qinchuan heard the exclamation and glanced sideways at the middle-aged man, taking him in from head to toe. He did not recognize him but saw no hostility in his astonishment, so he cast him another glance before paying him no further mind.

    On the other hand, Ji Huo''er asked excitedly, "Who are you? Are you here to trouble Big Brother?!"

    The middle-aged man''s complexion instantly turned pale, and he shook his head repeatedly, "Miss, you misunderstand. I''m merely a loose cultivator by the name of Ling Fei. I have no grudge against Young Master Qin and am not here to cause him trouble.

    ```

    "Young Master Qin''s appearance has already spread among the Great Emperors in Yuchu City. It''s just that meeting him so suddenly today has taken me by surprise, that''s all!"

    Qinchuan''s reputation had spread, but only among the many Emperor Realm powerhouses.

    This place had gathered a large number of cultivators, but almost all the powerhouses above the Emperor Realm were Divine Wilderness natives, with a few strong beings from other realms. There were no Divine Envoys here.

    Upon hearing the name Qinchuan, those Great Emperors and strong beings from other races simply looked over curiously, their gazes filled more with curiosity than any intention to act recklessly.

    As for the numerous Supreme Saint experts, most were oblivious to the name Qinchuan. After hearing Ling Fei''s exclamation, they merely glanced curiously at Qinchuan and Ling Fei, wondering who he was, without any other reaction.

    "From what you''re saying, you also know about the Three Life Bridge?"

    At this moment, Qinchuan cast a sidelong glance at him and asked indifferently.

    While the Three Life Bridge wasn''t a secret in the Upper Realm, it was little known in the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    And Ling Fei, a mere loose cultivator, was even less likely to know of such secret history.

    "I had the fortune to come across it in an ancient book. Today is also my first encounter," Ling Fei said with a dry smile.

    Qinchuan saw Ling Fei''s eyes flicker, clearly lying.

    But he couldn''t be bothered to care.

    Ling Fei, apparently aware that Qinchuan had seen through his lie, gave an awkward smile, walked over to Qinchuan''s side, and struck up a conversation.

    "Young Master Qin, don''t you know that within this Divine Tomb, at least a thousand Divine Envoys and Emperor Realm powerhouses are waiting for you?"

    "I''m aware. But they''re merely a bunch of chickens and dogs, not worth mentioning," Qinchuan said blandly, his tone indifferent and unquestionably imposing.

    "Uh..." Ling Fei choked up.

    When he first saw Qinchuan was at the early stage of the Supreme Saint realm, he didn''t dare confirm if the person was Qinchuan right away.

    But after a closer look, he realized that the man before him looked exactly like Qinchuan, unmistakably the real deal.

    The Qinchuan that countless powerhouses were obsessed with hunting down.

    Ling Fei then thought Qinchuan must have concealed his aura, that he was not truly at the Supreme Saint realm but an Emperor Realm powerhouse.

    But after closer observation, he was certain that Qinchuan was at most in his thirties, with a true cultivation level of merely at the early stage of the Supreme Saint realm. There was no possibility of concealing his cultivation level.

    "Young Master Qin, most of these people have come from the Upper Realm, and most of their cultivation levels are at the Emperor Realm. You should be careful," Ling Fei whispered a warning.

    "Big brother has slain no less than a hundred of those at the Emperor Realm, why would he fear these people," Ji Huo''er said disdainfully from the side.

    Although Ling Fei was curious as to how Qinchuan, a mere Supreme Saint cultivator, managed to slay Emperor Realm powerhouses, seeing that the group was not afraid at all, he felt it inappropriate to say more.

    As they talked, another Emperor Realm powerhouse flew up before the Three Life Bridge, speeding towards the central stone bridge.

    "It''s Emperor Lin Tian!"

    "Emperor Lin Tian himself is taking action; he should have a way to deal with the obstacles on the stone bridge, right?"

    The many cultivators buzzed with conversation, nervously watching Emperor Lin Tian step onto the stone bridge in the center.

    They had been blocked from advancing by the stone bridge for quite some time already.

    Just as Emperor Lin Tian stepped onto the central stone bridge, a leisurely voice rose from the crowd.

    "If I were you, I wouldn''t set foot on that middle bridge."

    ```

 Chapter 786 - 786: Emperor Lin Tian

    "If I were you, I wouldn''t set foot on this stone bridge in the middle."

    The calm voice of Qinchuan resonated, immediately drawing the attention of everyone present.

    Emperor Lin Tian also halted his steps, his gaze fixed intently on Qinchuan.

    He said nothing, seemingly awaiting Qinchuan to continue.

    Qinchuan transformed into a streak of flowing light, crossing the void to arrive by Emperor Lin Tian''s side, and spoke unhurriedly, "The bridge in the middle is called the Demon Suppressing Bridge, and the puppet here has been refined from a pure-blooded lesser demon."

    Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Emperor Lin Tian''s eyes, not understanding how Qinchuan knew this.

    Emperor Lin Tian eventually spoke, "Just now, more than ten Great Emperors attempted to cross the three bridges, and only Emperor Haofeng endured for an hour on this middle bridge. On the other bridges, many Great Emperors lasted at most a quarter of an hour before succumbing, which is enough to demonstrate the least danger lies with this middle bridge."

    Qinchuan shook his head and said,

    "You''re mistaken, the strength of the Tomb Guardian Puppets on these three bridges is the same; there is no high or low. Some people last longer while others fall rapidly, and some can even endure for an hour. This is entirely due to the compatibility and incompatibility of cultivation techniques and Divine Physiques.

    As stated before, the guardian of the middle bridge is a puppet refined from the Demon Race, therefore, the Divine Skills it employs must be related to those of the Demon Race.

    If my guess is correct, the Emperor Haofeng you mentioned must practice Divine Skills of the demon-suppressing kind or possess magical treasures capable of exorcism."

    Emperor Lin Tian''s pupils contracted sharply upon hearing this.

    Qinchuan was right; he knew Emperor Haofeng all too well. One of the magical treasures he commonly used was a Divine Artifact named the Nine Thunder Demon-Slaying Saber.

    This saber exerted significant suppression on beings with demon bloodline on ordinary days.

    Qinchuan then continued, "Therefore, if I were you, you should choose the bridge on the far right, where a Tomb Guardian Puppet refined from the Demon Race is stationed. With your Lin Tian Sect''s Lin Suppressing Demon Suppressing Palm to fend off enemies, you might be able to last an hour or two."

    "How do you know!"

    Emperor Lin Tian''s heart shook once more, and a sharp gleam shot from his eyes, "The Lin Suppressing Demon Suppressing Palm is a top-secret technique within my Lin Tian Sect, unknown to anyone except the Great Elders and the Sect Master. Even the most core disciples have no access to it; how could you know?"

    "Heh heh, it may be a top-secret for all of you, but for this young master, it''s nothing more than a common thing."

    Qinchuan spoke indifferently, not mentioning to Emperor Lin Tian that the Lin Suppressing Demon Suppressing Palm was originally imparted to the Lin Tian Sect ancestors by him.

    Qinchuan changed the subject, "By the way, how is that old fellow, Lin Zhantian? If he has not broken through his shackles to ascend to the Upper Realm, he should be due for burial by now according to the calendar."

    "You... you know our ancestor?" Emperor Lin Tian grew more and more astonished, his expression increasingly filled with shock.

    He now found himself engulfed in the same confusion as Ling Fei. In his conversation with Qinchuan just now, he had secretly cycled his qi in an attempt to discern Qinchuan''s true nature, confirming that Qinchuan was indeed no more than thirty years old, with a cultivation level only at the Supreme Saint Early Stage.

    But how could a Supreme Saint Early Stage cultivator know the secret divine techniques of his Lin Tian Sect, even aware of the old ancestor Lin Zhantian?

    "Could it be, this is an existence beyond my comprehension?

    That shouldn''t be, while one can conceal their strength, the physical body cannot lie. Judging by his bones and age, he cannot be over thirty years old. What on earth is going on..."

    Cultivators at the Emperor Realm, when close enough and if the other party does not use their spiritual power, can see through the state of the opponent''s physical body, and thus infer their age based on the condition of their bones.

    "Could it be that an existence from the Upper Realm can even deceive us regarding their physical body and bones?!"

    The thought occurred to Emperor Lin Tian that this young man before him was the same one who had slain dozens of Divine Envoys in Nanchi Continent, daring to oppose the many powerful beings of the Upper Realm. His origins, evidently, were far from simple.

    "Right! This physical body must be fake as well! This person is definitely not a native of the Divine Wilderness, must be a senior from the Upper Realm!"

    With this thought, Emperor Lin Tian was suddenly shocked and respectfully replied, "Reporting to my senior, our ancestor indeed doesn''t have much time left. He began his life-and-death retreat ten years ago, and whether he can make the step to ascend to the Upper Realm will be decided in one fell swoop."

    "I see," Qinchuan nodded, "Since we have met here, it must be fate. After you go back, if that old man fails in his retreat, tell him to go to the Dongju Continent where I will grant him another opportunity."

    Emperor Lin Tian had already guessed what the opportunity Qinchuan mentioned was and was overjoyed, "Yes, Lin Tian will definitely relay the message accurately to the ancestor!"

    "Alright, we can reminisce another time. First, let''s deal with this Three Lives Bridge guardian puppet," Qinchuan said.

    "Does senior have a method to break the formation?"

    Originally, Emperor Lin Tian had prepared to force his way across the stone bridge because he had no choice. Now with Qinchuan, such an extraordinary being present, he naturally listened to Qinchuan''s commands for all actions.

    "The three guardian puppets of the Three Lives Bridge constrain each other. To defeat them, they must all be taken down simultaneously. If only one is defeated, the puppet will quickly reform, and crossing the bridge will be impossible," explained Qinchuan.

    "Defeat the three puppets at the same time?! To date, not a single powerful cultivator who has defeated the puppets exists. Where can one find three individuals to simultaneously defeat three puppets?!" Emperor Lin Tian shook his head.

    "No need to worry, just wait for me a moment. I''ll be right back," Qinchuan assured.

    Having said that, Qinchuan moved swiftly, rushing deep into the central stone bridge.

    "What''s that kid doing?"

    The crowd from afar, originally watching Qinchuan and Emperor Lin Tian communicate in a quiet discussion, assumed that Emperor Lin Tian was going to attempt the stone bridge.

    Unexpectedly, they suddenly saw Qinchuan charging towards the stone bridge, leaving them perplexed.

    "More than ten emperors have fallen inside, isn''t this Supreme Saint Early Stage just marching towards his death?"

    "Even though the guardian monster in the middle bridge is the weakest, none of the emperors have made it across, yet this guy is striding in so brashly, he clearly doesn''t know what death is!"

    "Perhaps he just wants to show off in front of Emperor Lin Tian?!" guessed a cultivator.

    "Hmph, even if he wants to show off, he should pick the right moment, shouldn''t he? In this clearly doomed situation, why not wait for the emperor-level powerhouses to resolve the trouble before making a move?"

    "Hmph, didn''t I say so earlier, he''s clashed with that entity in there! This guy is definitely doomed!"

    At that moment, the crowd sensed a titanic battle taking place on the stone bridge.

    "This scale is quite significant; to be able to battle for so long against that terrifying being, the kid does have some skill," they remarked.

    "What good are skills if one lacks self-awareness? Sooner or later, he will die on the path of cultivation!"

    While the crowd was discussing, the depths of the stone bridge quieted down, signaling that the battle had concluded.

    From the start of the battle to its end, the whole event lasted only a dozen or so breaths in time. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "He sought neither the road to heaven nor the door to hell, yet he barged in recklessly!"

    The many cultivators shook their heads, puzzled by Qinchuan''s seemingly suicidal action.

    But the next moment, the crowd suddenly noticed a figure emerging from the other end of the stone bridge, hurtling towards them.

 Chapter 787 - 787: Deciphering

    "Look quick, it''s that kid!"

    "How did that guy end up retreating back here!"

    At this moment, a wave of excitement erupted among the multitude of cultivators.

    "A great battle just took place, how could he possibly still be alive?!"

    Seeing Qinchuan return safely from the stone bridge, everyone couldn''t believe their eyes.

    In the past few days, countless cultivators had set foot on the stone bridge hoping to cross, but the end result was the fall of fifteen Great Emperor powerhouses, with an innumerable amount of Supreme Saints perishing as well.

    Qinchuan was the first to return safely from the stone bridge!

    Qinchuan moved extremely fast, quickly reaching this side of the stone bridge.

    Once he was back on the cliff, Qinchuan did not stop, but shot toward another stone bridge on the left.

    From his actions, it seemed he was prepared to set foot on the left side stone bridge again.

    "What exactly is this guy doing?"

    Whether they were Emperor Realm powerhouses or Saint Realm cultivators, they all looked at each other with great puzzlement.

    Not long after Qinchuan''s figure had entered the stone bridge on the left, terrifying waves of energy emerged once more from the mist, the impact of the power of divine souls, causing pain to those present.

    Clearly, a great battle was taking place on the left stone bridge, again.

    Just like before, the distant void''s battle lasted for barely more than ten breaths before quiet returned above the stone bridge.

    At the same time, Qinchuan''s figure also returned from the left stone bridge again.

    Upon his return, Qinchuan didn''t pause and stepped onto the stone bridge on the right side once more.

    At this point, not just the many cultivators, but even the likes of Ji Huo''er and Bai Ruoxi were thoroughly confused.

    "What exactly is Big Brother doing?"

    In reality, Qinchuan was merely getting a sense of the strength and divine power spells used by the puppets guarding the stone bridge.

    These puppets had already existed for a very long time; their strength and realm had significantly diminished. With Qinchuan''s supremely powerful divine soul, he could easily obliterate them.

    However, because these puppets couldn''t be killed individually, they had to be slain at the same time to be considered as having broken through the bridge and to enter it.

    Therefore, Qinchuan needed to gauge the strength and divine powers of the three puppets, relying on the strength of two other Emperor Realm powerhouses to suppress the three puppets simultaneously in order to break through this place.

    Before long, Qinchuan returned from the third stone bridge as well.

    "Emperor Lin Tian, Kaitian, I will impart a divine power to each of you. Refine and comprehend them first!"

    Having said that, Qinchuan pointed his fingers, touching the foreheads of both Li Kaitian and Emperor Lin Tian.

    Immediately, they felt something new within their true spirits and souls.

    "It''s a divine soul technique!"

    These tomb-guarding puppets were purely condensed divine souls, so naturally, divine soul techniques were needed to counter them. After gauging the strength of these puppets, Qinchuan imparted the countermeasures to the two.

    Li Kaitian had already seen Qinchuan''s methods. Emperor Lin Tian, however, was extremely excited, having rarely encountered divine soul techniques for spells before and immediately sat down cross-legged, excited to comprehend the divine power spells.

    To Qinchuan''s powerful divine soul, these puppets were very weak, but for both Li Kaitian and Emperor Lin Tian, they were not so easily defeated.

    After bestowing divine soul techniques on the two, Qinchuan also imparted techniques for divine soul defense and divine soul artifacts.

    After many days, Qinchuan finally felt the timing was ripe and instructed the two to proceed to the left and right stone bridges, respectively, while he himself headed toward the central stone bridge.

    "They''ve finally made a move! Are they preparing to suppress the puppets guarding the bridge?"

    In the many days when Qinchuan and the others remained still, numerous powerhouses had also come to understand the key to breaking through the stone bridge.

    Seeing everyone finally making a move, there were discussions abuzz.

    "Can they succeed this time?"

    Many cultivators watched with anticipation as Qinchuan, Emperor Lin Tian, and Li Kaitian disappeared into the stone bridges, hoping for their success.

    "They''ve encountered each other!"

    Soon, everyone sensed a strong collision in the distant void. Glimmers of light, faint yet discernible, pierced through the mist, twinkling like stars in the night sky.

    But quickly, the energy fluctuations above the three stone bridges disappeared.

    "Is this the suppression of those puppets?"

    They looked at each other with this question in their hearts.

    Although they suspected Qinchuan and the others had suppressed the puppets, no one dared to step forward for the time being.

    And just at that moment.

    "Boom!"

    Suddenly, everyone felt a violent shaking beneath their feet!

    "What''s happening!"

    "The earth is shaking, what''s going on?"

    Everyone''s faces changed dramatically as they felt the ground shaking beneath their feet like a major earthquake was occurring. The ground was shaking incessantly, accompanied by booming sounds, and a huge amount of black runes were erupting from below the surface.

    This world seemed to be experiencing a catastrophic end.

    "Is this Divine Tomb about to collapse?" a cultivator shouted in horror.

    "It''s over, this cliff is collapsing, it will surely engulf us all!"

    Panic and shouts of terror were heard all around as many cultivators took to the skies, trying to leave the place.

    Some cultivators wept with despair, "I don''t want to die!"

    At the same time, many cultivators blamed Qinchuan and the other two, "It must be that boy''s doing; his actions have angered the great Ancient deities, this is a punishment for us all."

    But soon, powerful beings from the Emperor Realm discovered something unusual. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "No, the cliff is merging with the opposite bank!"

    The many cultivators who had been in chaos and attempted to retreat now calmed down and looked towards the opposite bank of the cliff.

    Those who had calmed down quickly realized.

    Indeed, it was not the great earth that was shaking, but the cliffs on both sides merging towards the center.

    Originally, the stone bridge stretched into the void, and no end could be seen; now, people could already see the outline of the opposite bank.

    "It''s Young Master Qin, he suppressed the puppets and solved the mechanism here!"

    The cultivators who had just blamed Qinchuan for the collapse of the Divine Tomb immediately changed their tune, exclaiming with joy.

    The rift in the cliff was so vast that the rumbling sound and shaking continued for several days until the divided cliffs finally merged completely, forming a single piece of solid ground.

    At this moment, the many cultivators and powerful beings from the Emperor Realm already had boundless admiration for Qinchuan.

    Past this point, Qinchuan and the others shot forward again toward the front.

    Seeing Qinchuan resolve even the Three Life Bridges, many cultivators, without hesitation, followed far behind him.

    Up ahead, the desolate and endless Earth Realm lay before them, with Yin Qi and evil spirits rising to the sky, making the entire realm gloomy and dark.

    Occasionally, the group encountered intense storms and dangers, but in most cases, everyone managed to get by safely.

    However, when passing through a valley surrounded by mountains, a fierce Gang Wind suddenly arose; Yin evil spirits surged out of the valley, immediately causing more than half of the cultivators to fall on the spot.

    The Divine Tomb was filled with danger. Qinchuan''s chest shone with light, his whole body was crystal clear, and runes blazed brilliantly. Despite this, he was still very cautious and did not advance quickly.

    Thus, after traveling forward for about ten days, everyone finally reached the front of another gateway.

    The entire gateway was forged from Supreme Immortal Gold, magnificent and imposing, appearing very ancient. The gateway was inscribed with Divine Race texts, and these texts emitted terrifying righteousness, shining brightly.

    In the center of the gateway was a colorful vortex, like a terrifying giant deity''s eye, captivating and intimidating, causing fear and trepidation.

    This gateway led to an even deeper layer of the Divine Tomb.

 Chapter 788 - 788: Crossing the Sea of Fire

    Having arrived at this gateway, Qinchuan paused and scanned the group of people behind him.

    "We have journeyed together, which must be fate. I''ll offer a word of advice to you all: the area beyond this gateway is increasingly dangerous. I earnestly advise those who have not reached the Emperor Realm to stop here.

    If you insist on forcing your way through, you''re merely offering up your lives for naught."

    "Hmm?"

    There were thousands of cultivators following Qinchuan, among which there were over a hundred of the Emperor Realm, while the rest were all of the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level.

    They had faced many dangers on their way and finally reached this place, only to hear from Qinchuan that the area ahead was not for those below the Emperor Realm, which immediately made them tense.

    "Young Master, since you say that only those of the Emperor Realm can enter, I wonder whether you can yourself?"

    A cultivator asked aloud.

    That person was hiding in the crowd, and the voice came from all directions, clearly expressing distrust in Qinchuan''s words and trying to lead the mood secretly.

    Qinchuan knew these people were not willing to give up so easily, and he had no need to waste words with someone who didn''t dare to step forward and speak.

    He just snorted coldly, "I have already warned you. Whether you believe it is up to you. If you''re not afraid of dying, then come follow me."

    After saying that, Qinchuan swept a glance at Ji Huo''er, Bai Ruoxi and Ling Xian''er and others, and whispered, "Be careful, and try to stay close to me."

    Having said that, Qinchuan''s figure entered the swirling vortex of the grand gateway.

    Passing through the gateway, Qinchuan and the others immediately felt a scorching wave of heat washing over them.

    They stood upon a dike, and behind the dike lay a sea.

    This was no ordinary sea, but a sea of fire ablaze with fierce flames.

    Each wave was a flame rising to its peak, and at the center of the flames, fragmented worlds were nurtured, with countless Great Dao Laws sinking within.

    This was a Flame Ocean formed by the condensation of Fire Element Laws.

    At a glance, the sea of fire seemed to stretch to the end of the world, with no opposite shore in sight.

    "What a magnificent sea of flames!" Ji Huo''er and the others, seeing such turbulent flames for the first time, were deeply moved.

    Though this boundless Flame Ocean seemed calm, with only many flames rising, they understood that a tremendous energy lurked beneath the fire sea. Should they set foot within, the violent Flame Laws would consume them.

    "Whoosh!"

    At that moment, the sound of the void being pierced echoed from behind.

    At the same time, several muffled hums arose.

    "My heavens, such a powerful soul attack!"

    A few of the Supreme Saint Experts did not heed Qinchuan''s advice and forced their way through the gateway. They instantly felt their souls being wrenched from their bodies. Then the terrifying aura emitted by the vast sea of fire shattered their True Spirits, and their physical bodies plummeted down towards the fire sea.

    Before the bodies could even fall into the sea of flames, they had utterly turned to ash in mid-air!

    "It''s the Soul Burning Sea!" Ling Fei, a Loose Cultivator Great Emperor in the distance, gasped in a low voice.

    Qinchuan couldn''t help but take another curious look at Ling Bo, feeling quite intrigued by this Ling Fei''s background.

    This Soul Burning Sea was formed by the gathering of Fire Spirit Elements from within the bodies of top-tier and fire-adept Divine Level experts after their deaths.

    The formation conditions for the Fenhun Sea are extremely harsh, and most divine tombs do not contain this sea. Even Qinchuan was seeing it for the first time and didn''t expect that this Ling Fei would actually disclose it so vividly.

    With this thought, Qinchuan opened his Innate Pupils and scanned Ling Fei up and down.

    "A genuine native of the Divine Wilderness, not a cultivator from the Upper Realm! The paths of cultivation are disordered, the spiritual energy within the body is not systematic, has at least cultivated numerous vein mental methods, practices Divine Skills abundantly and indiscriminately, but isn''t proficient in any.

    Among the many Great Emperor Experts, his strength can only be considered at the bottom! Yet, he knows so much."

    "Fenhun Sea? What is that? How are we supposed to get past this place?"

    Standing beside Ling Fei was a Great Emperor called Old Daoist Tongshan, who asked out of curiosity.

    "This Fenhun Sea is formed when the fire element spiritual energy within the top-notch experts of the Divine Race who have fallen generates its own will and converges here.

    Passing through the Fenhun Sea is quite simple, there are two methods.

    First, see over there, there stand nine steles, as long as one completely comprehends the Laws on those steles, it is equivalent to gaining the recognition of the Fenhun Sea, sufficient to cross the sea safely."

    Ling Fei pointed into the distance.

    Casting their gaze far, indeed, they saw at the end of the levee world towering steles, nearly too tall to see the tops, each inscribed with complicated and ornate Divine Race characters, exuding the majestic will of the Great Dao even after a billion years.

    "To comprehend the secrets of these nine steles would probably be impossible even if one exerted their whole life." The numerous Great Emperor Experts shook their heads and asked, "What''s the second method?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Before Ling Fei could speak, a shriek interrupted everyone.

    "You, you lads over there, how come they are crossing the sea unscathed!"

    Everyone followed the direction of the voice, and to their shock, they saw Qinchuan''s group maneuvering a crystalline magical treasure, traveling across the Flame Ocean and advancing towards the end of the Fenhun Sea.

    The group moved through the sea region safely and undisturbed.

    Only then did Ling Fei leisurely say, "As for the second method, well, that requires sufficiently powerful magical treasures, Divine Skills, Physical Body, and Soul to withstand the scorching flames of the Sea of Fenhun. Naturally, one can forcefully cross the sea, just like Young Master Qin and his companions."

    Having said this, Ling Fei paused and added, "However, I would advise you all not to try it rashly. If you do not have the means to withstand the fierce flames of the Flame Ocean, the consequence would be complete annihilation."

    "Hmph, this lad is merely at the Supreme Saint Early Stage, whether it''s his Soul or Physical Body, any of us could crush him, and I bet his magical treasure isn''t that strong either. Since they can forcibly cross the sea, it seems the Fenhun Sea is merely formidable in name only."

    At this moment, a Great Emperor Expert snorted coldly.

    Immediately after, blue flames enveloped his body without a hint of hesitation, and with a leap, he shot towards the direction of the Fenhun Sea.

    "It''s Great Emperor Yan Yi!"

    The numerous Emperor Realm Experts put away their thoughts and watched Yan Yi with intense eyes, eager to see if he could successfully cross the sea.

    "He''s made it! He hasn''t been devoured by the Laws of the Fenhun Sea!"

    On the shore of the levee, many cultivators erupted into an uproar.

    Because they saw Yan Yi''s aura billowing, his body engulfed in blue flames, he had already entered the domain of the Fenhun Sea.

    "It seems the Fenhun Sea isn''t much after all. If those at the Supreme Saint Early Stage can enter, Great Emperor Experts should be able to as well. It looks like there''s no need to comprehend whatever stele Dao intent!"

    At that moment, many cultivators whispered among themselves, making preparations to cross the Fenhun Sea.

    But just then, an anomaly occurred.

    Yan Yi had only flown less than ten li when suddenly a dazzling flame rose from the midst of the Fenhun Sea, like a fire dragon, directly engulfing him.

    Yan Yi didn''t even have time to utter a sound before his body completely turned to ash, disappearing amidst the Flame Ocean.

 Chapter 789 - 789 Fire Sea Island

    Great Emperor Yanyin is dead!

    The change came too quickly, causing everyone''s hearts to leap fiercely, and the emperors prepared to traverse the Flame Ocean felt a shock in their hearts, staring in horror at the place where Great Emperor Yanyin had been incinerated.

    "How could Great Emperor Yanyin suddenly be devoured by fierce flames?"

    "Could it be that even emperors can''t resist the laws of this Soul Burning Sea?"

    "But why haven''t Qin Chuan and the others been affected even though they''ve flown out so far?"

    As if remembering something, the emperors looked again at Qin Chuan and his group and noticed that their figures had already penetrated deep into the Soul Burning Sea, to the point where it was nearly impossible to see their silhouettes clearly.

    Clearly, Qin Chuan and his companions had not been devoured by the flames.

    "I told you all earlier, the laws of the Soul Burning Sea are terrifying. Trying to forcibly cross it is not that simple!"

    Ling Fei once again spoke leisurely at this time.

    As he spoke, he had already flown toward the nine towering steles on the horizon, his strength belonging to the bottom among the many emperors, naturally he wouldn''t think of forcefully crossing the sea of flames.

    "What should we do?"

    A group of powerful beings looked at each other.

    Within the Flame Ocean, red waves rolled, and each flame contained different law essences, the Dao being performed within this vast ocean was terrifying and startling.

    "Do we really need to comprehend the Fire Element laws of these nine steles first?"

    "The Dao Magic of the Divine Race, even a single stele is beyond our lifetime of comprehension. How difficult it would be to comprehend all nine steles?"

    But, in the end, many powerful beings compromised and chose not to continue to force their way through, flying towards the nine steles instead.

    Qin Chuan and his companions sailed across the Soul Burning Sea, with the endless fire ocean before them dotted with crimson runes as far as the eye could see.

    Around Qin Chuan appeared a crimson barrier extending more than ten zhang.

    It turned out that the reason Qin Chuan and his companions could sail unharmed across the Soul Burning Sea was entirely due to the Ancient Sacred Object on his person¡ªthe Fixed Fire Pearl.

    This Fixed Fire Pearl could even shield against the top ten Strange Fires of ancient times, making traversing the Soul Burning Sea naturally without difficulty.

    Of course, if it had been just Qin Chuan, he could have relied solely on his profound understanding of the laws to forcefully cross the sea of flames without the need for the Fixed Fire Pearl.

    The Soul Burning Sea was truly boundless; in the days that followed, the group stood on the Flying Artifact, spurting forward at full speed. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    During that time, Qin Chuan saw life forms within the flames, their bodies burning with fierce flames, traversing the vast expanse.

    "They are powerful beings from the Upper Realm! Their comprehension of laws far exceeds that of ordinary emperors, and they can barely cope with the scorching of this Soul Burning Sea."

    "Look over there, it''s that Blood Race divine child!"

    Ji Huo''er spotted a familiar person and excitedly spoke while standing on the magic artifact.

    "There''s also that black-and-white winged person from the Yin-Yang Race!"

    Along the way, Ji Huo''er saw many beings and powerful figures who had participated in the Divine Assembly.

    With Qin Chuan and the others flying toward the center of the Flame Ocean.

    The number of powerful beings struggling to cross the Flame Ocean increased.

    "It''s Qin Chuan!" Suddenly, within the Flame Ocean, an angry voice rang out.

    Qin Chuan looked over and saw a middle-aged man in purple robes, his eyes filled with rage looking straight at him.

    "Oh dear, big brother, this guy here is looking for trouble with you."

    Ji Huo''er feigned surprise, covering her small mouth as she gasped softly.

    "Do you want him alive?" Ji Huo''er asked, as she made a throat-slitting gesture.

    Qinchuan cast a sidelong glance at the Divine Envoy not far away, seeing his rather wretched state because resisting the laws of the burning spirit sea had left him too preoccupied to care about anything else, killing him would be very simple.

    However, Qinchuan didn''t act, instead he snorted indifferently, "He''s just an ant. Killing him here is no feat. I''ll wait until we''re ashore to kill him!"

    After saying this, Qinchuan and the others rode their magic artifact away, leaving the Divine Envoy to roar incessantly, "Qinchuan, you little brat, you dare to look down on me? I will personally slaughter you!"

    The group traveled for an unknown amount of time.

    "There''s an island ahead!" Suddenly, Ji Huo''er looked into the distance and saw at the end of the vast flames, there was a black island.

    "There is divine heritage on that island!" Qinchuan opened his eyes, which had been resting, and upon seeing the towering divine presence on the island, his pupils contracted and a blazing light shot from his eyes, "It''s on that island."

    "The inheritance of the Great God Zui Ri?!" Emperor Lin Tian exclaimed.

    "That''s right, judging from the aura, it should be the complete Fire Element inheritance of the Great God Zui Ri, not just a fragment of inheritance!" Qinchuan squinted as he spoke.

    "What, it''s actually a complete Fire Element inheritance!"

    The others cried out in astonishment, revealing shocked expressions in their eyes.

    The inheritance of ancient deities generally falls into three categories: fragment inheritance, series inheritance, and complete inheritance.

    Fragment inheritance is easy to understand; it is a piece of a divine soul fragment left behind by the deity.

    On that day, both Ji Huo''er and Ling Xian''er had inherited the fragmentary inheritance of the Nine-Tailed Fox.

    Even though it was just a fragmentary inheritance, it had transformed the two''s strength dramatically, and they had leaped from mediocrity to the top, not inferior to any Treasured or Sacred Body.

    Therefore, even a fragmentary divine inheritance is considered extremely precious and rare throughout the Divine Wilderness and even in the Myriad Heavens and Worlds.

    Series inheritance, as the name suggests, is a sequence of elemental inheritances like gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, and lightning.

    A complete series inheritance is many times more precious and powerful than a fragment of divine inheritance.

    What''s more important is that once someone inherits the series divine heritage, their cultivation path will be smooth sailing, and there will be no obstacles from the Emperor Realm to the God Realm; even the least they can achieve in the future is at the Divine King Level.

    A complete series inheritance from one of the four Ancient Great Races is a highly valued existence even in the Upper Realm, for super-sect powers such as the Divine Court, Mend Heaven Sect, and Western Sect.

    As for the complete divine heritage, even Qinchuan had only read about it in Ancient Books.

    He had only heard of two people who had received complete divine inheritances: the Green Lotus Divine Emperor and Jie Tian Divine Emperor, two individuals in human history who broke through the life span barrier.

    "A complete Fire Element inheritance!" At this point, everyone became excited.

    Especially Ji Huo''er, who was brimming with enthusiasm and wished she could ascend to the island immediately.

    If anyone among them was most likely to inherit the Fire Element heritage, it would undoubtedly be her.

    Because she was the only one who specialized in the Fire Element heritage.

    This was not to say that others couldn''t accept the Fire Element inheritance, but her chances of inheriting it would be greater.

    The black island lay in the midst of burning flames, entirely pitch-black, and extremely eerie, like an Ancient Fierce Beast lying in the ocean, surrounded by raging flames, with blood-colored clouds pressing down from above, giving an exceptionally oppressive feeling.

    Li Kaitian urged the magic artifact to move quickly, and in a short while, Qinchuan and the others had landed on the black island.

    On the shore of the island, a dark brown stele stood tall, dozens of zhang high, its surface dark and emitting a chilling gleam.

    Upon seeing that black stele, Qinchuan suddenly felt a sense of eerieness, and it even made his hair stand on end.

    Because the characters carved on that dark brown stele were not the ancient language of the Divine Race, but the human language.

 Chapter 790 - 790 Ancient Battlefield

    Atop the towering stele, two characters were carved with vigorous strokes¡ªZui Ri.

    It was just a simple pair of characters, containing not a trace of the Great Dao Laws.

    The stele stood there, quietly, as if it had endured countless years, allowing the fiery waves to lash against it, exuding an indescribable sense of ancientness.

    "Why would there be characters of the Human Race within the tomb of the Divine Race?!"

    "Could it be that someone has entered this Divine Tomb before?" sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Is it that Mo Wujie?" Qinchuan suddenly thought, considering Mo Wujie''s unique abilities to traverse different Domains¡ªif he could enter the Divine Tomb, it certainly was a possibility.

    No, this stele, although devoid of the essence of the Great Dao, clearly appears to be from a time long past, not a masterpiece of the last million years.

    As Qinchuan pondered, he walked toward the stele.

    Qinchuan stretched out his hand, intending to touch the characters on the stele.

    However, the moment his fingers barely touched the stele, his body shook violently.

    He felt a disturbance from within the space of Dao Lotus.

    The next instant, a withered ancient corpse appeared.

    The Divine Corpse with the bloodline of the Divine Race, originally found in the great tomb, once again emerged from the space of Dao Lotus on its own.

    This fellow had lain quietly in the space of Dao Lotus since merging with the Divine Heart found in the tomb of Dao Palace, rarely making an appearance.

    But every time he did appear, it was always for a specific reason.

    In the tomb of Dao Palace, this fellow came out on his own, not only finding its own head, but also leading Qinchuan and the others to that Ancient Bronze Casket.

    In the Ancient Realm, he took the initiative to leave the space of Dao Lotus, helping Qinchuan open a jade box guarded by a charm demon and thus obtaining the Primordial Stone.

    Now, this fellow had taken the initiative to come out again.

    At this moment, Qinchuan did not act rashly; he was prepared to see what this fellow wanted to do.

    After appearing, the withered Divine Corpse did not stay but made straight for the center of the island.

    "What is there in the center of this island that is attracting him!"

    Immediately, Qinchuan and his companions followed the Divine Corpse from a distance.

    The island didn''t look very large from afar, but once they ventured inside, they realized it had hidden depths. Along the way, black reef stones were piled on both sides, and as they ventured deeper into the island, Qinchuan began to sense an unusual aura.

    The air around them seemed to inexplicably become more chillingly bleak.

    The Divine Corpse was not flying, but speeding along on foot, leading the way.

    After an indeterminate amount of time, when Qinchuan estimated they were close to the center of the island, the Divine Corpse stopped in front of a huge black rock.

    "What is he doing?"

    Ji Huo''er stared at the actions of the Divine Corpse and asked curiously.

    As the Divine Corpse stood before the massive block of black rock, it suddenly stretched out its gaunt hand to gently touch the boulder.

    The gesture looked like that of an old friend reuniting after many years, exceedingly cautious, as if afraid of damaging the boulder.

    "I know now!" Qinchuan''s eyes shone with fervent light, seeing through the reason, and he whispered.

    "Big brother, what do you know?" Ji Huo''er asked curiously: "Do you recognize this huge rock?"

    "This is not an ordinary boulder, but one transformed from the body of a member of the Human Race!" Qinchuan replied.

    ```

    "What? You''re saying, you''re saying this is a corpse?!" Ji Huo''er exclaimed, covering her small mouth in shock.

    Ling Xian''er''s beautiful eyes shifted, staring intently at the protruding rock, as she also began to speak, "Judging by its shape, this large rock does indeed resemble a person."

    "But even if this huge stone is a corpse, what connection do they have with each other?" Bai Ruoxi furrowed her brows slightly.

    "Fairy Bai, you''re favored by the Heavenly Dao, insightful of the world; even my secrets are exposed before your eyes. Can''t you also see through their connection?" Qinchuan asked.

    Bai Ruoxi shook her head. Even though she could see through all things in the world, she couldn''t discern any connection between this divine corpse and the rocks.

    Even this divine corpse, she couldn''t see through.

    "Could it be that this rock is transformed from his lover?" Ji Huo''er speculated wildly.

    While everyone was guessing, the divine corpse once again rose and dashed off into the distance.

    Qinchuan and the others once more activated their movement techniques, quickly following.

    As Qinchuan and the others followed the divine corpse deeper into the island, more and more humanoid rocks began appearing in front of them.

    These rocks, whether lying down or standing upright, whether their heads were tragically smashed into the ground, or facing the sky roaring in unwillingness, had thousand odd poses, very peculiar, scattered sporadically along the way.

    "These people must have all experienced a great battle in their lifetimes!"

    At this point, Qinchuan and the others finally realized that they had entered an ancient battlefield.

    These huge rocks scattered across the island were what remained of the fallen people from that time.

    And there they roughly speculated that this divine corpse had once entered this place, and even fought side by side with many of the powerful beings now turned into massive rocks.

    "It seems that the stele on the shore of the island, carved with Human Race inscriptions, comes from these Human Race warriors'' legacy."

    That was also the reason why the divine corpse ran out from Dao Lotus''s space as soon as Qinchuan touched the stele.

    Qinchuan and the others continued to move forward, with more and more towering rocks rising all around them.

    At the same time, the ground began to be littered with a large number of rusted weapons, which crumbled into dust upon a light touch.

    "How terrifying was the battle that took place here to have shattered the divinity out of these divine artifacts and reduce them completely to mortal instruments?"

    These rusted-looking weapons originally should have been supreme divine weapons, but now, with their divinity gone and their spiritual energy scattered, they had turned into this sorry state.

    It appeared that Qinchuan and the others had reached the central area of the battlefield, where not only were there a large number of huge rocks standing up, but there were also countless bones scattered around, with bone inscriptions that sparkled with brilliant light, which after countless years of tempering, had not decayed.

    It was evident, those people had the power to reach heavens and pierce the earth in those days.

    "What kind of fierce battle was this exactly?" Ji Huo''er muttered to herself, looking at two corpses near her, radiating shining bone inscriptions.

    These two skeletons were entangled, each with an arm thrust into the other''s chest.

    In the end of their great battle, they fought with their utmost physical strength, and perished together.

    The group passed through the center of the battlefield, when suddenly the view opened up in front of them.

    A Divine Mansion, completely engulfed in roaring flames, suddenly appeared before their eyes.

    In the center of the Divine Mansion, an extremely pure surge of Fire Element law shot into the sky.

    Scarlet runes flickered, soaring into the clouds, with tiny flames burning and twinkling in the void, like countless fire lotuses spreading across the entire mansion, stunningly beautiful.

    "That Fire Element legacy is right inside the Divine Mansion!" Qinchuan whispered.

    "Could it be that these people waged war here to vie for the Fire Element legacy housed within the Divine Mansion?" Li Kaitian murmured to himself.

    "Big brother, look, these remains, they all died facing that Divine Mansion."

    ```

 Chapter 791 - 791: Legacy

    Qinchuan had long noticed that in the center of this battlefield, whether it was these giant rocks or the white bones, when these strong warriors died, they all faced the bright red gate of the Divine Mansion.

    Clearly, these strong warriors had all wanted to enter the Divine Mansion before they died.

    However, Qinchuan always felt that things were not as simple as he imagined.

    If these people had come for the heritage of the Divine Race, even if a ferocious battle had taken place, in the end, there would always be one person who came out on top, and that person would inherit the heritage of the Divine Race.

    But now, the heritage of the Fire Element within the Divine Mansion was still there.

    Of course, what''s more important was, through the vast void, Qinchuan had already seen the gate of the distant Divine Mansion wide open.

    This indicated that the Divine Mansion had already been entered by someone.

    Who entered? Qinchuan looked around at the countless giant rocks and white bones; the answer was self-evident.

    The Divine Mansion was already open, but the heritage remained, which could only mean that the intruder''s target was not the heritage.

    "Sigh!"

    At this moment, the Divine Corpse took another big step and treaded toward that Divine Mansion.

    Qinchuan and his companions didn''t pause in their steps, closely following behind the Divine Corpse.

    "Ah, someone got to this Divine Mansion before us!" Ji Huo''er also noticed the open gate of the Divine Mansion and frowned.

    "Could it be that someone arrived here before us?" Ling Xian''er furrowed her brows.

    "The Sea of Soul Burning blocked most cultivators, and even if someone had the strength to forcefully cross the sea, they couldn''t match our speed. We are surely the first ones to arrive here," Qinchuan was convinced they were the first group of cultivators to reach this place.

    "This gate is just left wide open? It can''t be some kind of deceit?" Ji Huo''er held her chin in hand, seriously contemplating.

    Seeing Ji Huo''er like this, Qinchuan teased her, "What makes you say that?"

    "Big brother, think about it, we''ve passed through so many secret realms and Divine Tombs, which one doesn''t have prohibitions everywhere, filled with danger?

    Which one is like this Divine Mansion, with its gate wide open? Isn''t that blatantly asking people of later generations to let their guard down and enter?"

    Ji Huo''er nodded solemnly, "Mhm, it must be so. The Divine Mansion deliberately leaves the gate open, trying to lure us into letting down our guard and entering it.

    Inside must surely be full of danger, and the moment we step in, we might trigger the prohibitions and be torn to pieces."

    Speaking of this, Ji Huo''er unconsciously shrugged her shoulders, "That''s terrifying, big brother, we have to be extra careful!"

    Qinchuan patted Ji Huo''er''s shoulder and laughed, "If even you think it''s a trap, then that''s enough to show that this place is safe!"

    Saying so, Qinchuan stepped forward, walking into the gate first, leaving a still confused Ji Huo''er behind.

    "Big brother, what do you mean by that?!"

    Ling Xian''er passed by her, giggling, "Young Master Qin is calling you a little fool!"

    "What do you mean, how am I a little fool?!" Ji Huo''er tilted her head, her lips pouting as she pondered by herself.

    After a long while, she finally understood, Qinchuan''s implication was: "If even you can see through this place as a trap, then everyone in the world can see it''s a trap! The person who left behind the Divine Mansion wouldn''t be foolish enough to leave a trap that everyone can see through."

    "Ah ah ah, mean brother, you''re insulting me again..."

    This Divine Mansion contained only a single great hall.

    Qinchuan and the others entered the great hall where, facing the doorway, stood a massive statue.

    It was a carving of a deity, sculpted entirely from beautiful jade, with bare feet and short hair, eyes wide open and staring angrily, exuding a majestic presence without being angry. Although this statue was erected later and contained no trace of divine intent, everyone still couldn''t help but shudder upon seeing it.

    "This must be the ancient god Zui Ri!" Everyone had this thought simultaneously in their hearts. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Zui Ri''s feet were apart as if running forward, one hand stretched ahead, seemingly trying to grasp something.

    "There was originally something embedded there, but now it''s gone!" Qinchuan said, his tone solemn.

    The moment he saw the statue, he felt that something was missing.

    Now, upon closer inspection, he finally noticed a cavity the size of a fist in front of the outstretched hand of the statue.

    A thought struck Qinchuan''s mind.

    "It seems that the great battle that took place here in the past has been decided, and someone has already taken the treasure from this place!"

    The Divine Corpse also gazed fixedly at the cavity in front of the statue''s hand after entering the mansion, seemingly noticing the loss of the treasure within the cavity and emitting a series of grumbling noises.

    It seemed extremely angry!

    This further confirmed Qinchuan''s thinking; these people did not come for the Divine Race''s heritage, but for whatever was originally in that cavity.

    "Something more precious than the Divine Race''s heritage, the Divine Corpse, a fist-sized cavity."

    Linking these elements together, a name swiftly emerged in Qinchuan''s mind¡ªImmortal Path Spirit Bead.

    There''s no need to mention that things more precious than the Divine Race''s heritage are not numerous across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, but the Immortal Path Spirit Beads definitely counted as one.

    Additionally, the body and head of this Divine Corpse had been found at the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and the Dao Palace Tomb respectively, both related to the Immortal Path Spirit Beads.

    As for the fist-sized cavity, according to Qinchuan''s estimation, it was just the right size to hold the Death and Life Spirit Pearls.

    "Could it be that one of the nine Immortal Path Spirit Beads was originally embedded in this cavity?"

    "That doesn''t make sense. According to what the Jin Ling Saintess said, there are only nine of these Immortal Path Spirit Beads in total. These nine beads are scattered across nine ancient tombs, so why would there be an Immortal Path Spirit Bead in this Divine Tomb?"

    Qinchuan''s mind raced with thoughts, his thinking sharp, as he quickly came back to his senses, "No, that''s not right. Although eight of the Immortal Path Spirit Beads have emerged from their respective eight secret realms, there is no evidence to suggest that the last Immortal Path Spirit Bead is definitely in the Supreme Sacred Tomb on the Northern Cold Continent!"

    "Ever since the disappearance of the Immortal Spirit Clan was reported, countless powerful beings have entered the Supreme Sacred Tomb, but after so many years, there has been no news of the last spirit bead emerging.

    If there were no spirit bead in the Supreme Sacred Tomb from the start, that would explain why it has not been found over all these years!"

    "It must be so, the reason the Supreme Sacred Tomb has not had a spirit bead emerge for so long is simply because there isn''t one inside!

    However, Qinchuan quickly considered another issue.

    From the Spirit Martial Great Tomb and Dao Palace Tomb to the Great Saint''s Tomb, after the Immortal Path Spirit Beads were taken from these secret realms, they all collapsed and were destroyed.

    This was enough to show that these realms were supported by the Immortal Path Spirit Beads.

    But if there is no Immortal Path Spirit Bead inside the Supreme Sacred Tomb, why hasn''t it collapsed?

    And why does Bai Ruoxi keep falling into the small world of the Supreme Sacred Tomb in her dreams?

    Many questions surfaced in Qinchuan''s mind.

    Qinchuan felt a faint premonition that this Supreme Sacred Tomb harbors secrets entirely different from the other eight collapsed secret realms.

 Chapter 792 - 792: Yin-Yang

    The Divine Corpse rampaged across the grand hall, seemingly unwilling to accept the treasure''s disappearance and wanting to search for it.

    After a long time, the Divine Corpse seemed to come to terms with the fact that the treasure had indeed vanished, preempted by someone else.

    Then, with a loud boom, the Divine Corpse lost the will that had been driving it and stiffly fell to the ground, reverting to the appearance of an ordinary corpse.

    "It seems you are unwilling to let go as well," Qinchuan said, shaking his head. A thought crossed his mind, and he gathered the Divine Corpse into his Dao Lotus space.

    "Is that the Fire Element Divine Heritage?" Ji Huo''er suddenly asked in her crisp voice.

    Below the massive jade statue was an altar built of jade. At the center of the altar was a radiant sphere of divine light, entirely red and emitting dazzling divine brilliance.

    "Huo''er, stand above the altar and try to comprehend the Law within that sphere," Qinchuan said calmly.

    Contained within that fiery red sphere was indeed the Fire Element inheritance.

    "Okay, big brother!" Knowing that Qinchuan''s path of cultivation was special, seemingly forging his own Dao and not accepting any inheritance, Ji Huo''er did not hesitate or offer false modesty, and straightaway walked towards the altar.

    Just at that moment, a series of whooshing noises came from outside the Divine Mansion, followed by a voice.

    "No good, the gates to this Divine Mansion have been opened, someone has beat us to it!" said a charming female voice.

    Soon after, a rough male voice said, "Yue''er, there''s no need to worry, the aura of the Divine Heritage is still here, we are not late."

    "Mm, Brother Yi, let''s hurry inside. This Divine Heritage is very likely to help us break through the shackles of the Great Emperor, free from the constraints of this body. We absolutely cannot let it slip away right before our eyes," the charming female voice added.

    A thought passed through Qinchuan''s mind: "These people have arrived so quickly!"

    While crossing the Sea of Burning Spirits, Qinchuan and his companions used the Fixed Fire Pearl, moving much faster than other beings forcefully crossing the sea. He had initially thought there would be enough time for Ji Huo''er to receive the inheritance, but he didn''t expect these people to arrive so quickly.

    At that moment, Qinchuan''s gaze was deep, his voice even, "Huo''er, just focus on comprehending the Law in the altar. With your inheritance of the Nine-tailed Fox and its divine attraction, the chances of receiving the Zhui Ri Divine Spirit inheritance are great."

    "I''ll do my best!" Ji Huo''er nodded.

    ...

    Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi were originally the Saint Heir and the Holy Maiden of the Yin-Yang Race.

    The Yin-Yang Race had a rule since ancient times: those designated as the Saint Heir and the Holy Maiden must not be entangled by emotions, and were forbidden to marry and have children.

    Especially the love between a Saint Heir and a Holy Maiden was a great taboo in the clan.

    However, Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi came together due to a chance encounter.

    They initially intended to keep this union secret, but eventually, the truth cannot be concealed¡ªYin Canyue''s maidenhood was lost, and the clan elders soon became aware of the clues.

    The Chief Elder imprisoned Yin Canyue in Tian Yu Prison, demanding to know who she had been intimate with.

    But Yin Canyue refused to say, even under the threat of death, which angered all the clan elders, leading the Yin-Yang Race clan elders to decide to execute Yin Canyue as an example to others.

    At that moment, Yang Tianyi suddenly broke into Tian Yu Prison and rescued her.

    The actions of Yang Tianyi, how could the Yin-Yang Race elders not understand?

    It turned out that the one who had united with the Holy Maiden was none other than the Saint Heir.

    A single violation by the Saint Heir or Holy Maiden was already taboo in the clan, but now both had committed the offense. This sent the Yin-Yang Race clan elders into a furious rage, ordering the execution of both and declaring that their lives were to be disregarded.

    Fortunately, Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue, both with exceptional talent, had forged a bloody path out of the Yin-Yang Race.

    Over the years, the two fled throughout the Great Yu Realm, dreaming that one day they would amass enough strength to return to their clan, slap the faces of the many elders hard, and then hold a grand wedding in the clan with honor and dignity.

    They not only wanted to get married within the clan but also to abolish that outdated and broken rule.

    Originally, given their talents, breaking through the shackles of the Emperor Realm and stepping into the God Realm should have been a sure thing.

    But after tens of thousands of years of cultivation, both reached a bottleneck in their cultivation levels, unable to advance a single step further.

    In fact, not only did they not break through, they even felt their strength was gradually regressing.

    It was then that the two realized that due to constitution and bloodline reasons, the Yin-Yang Race naturally contained both Yin and Yang energies from birth.

    Yin and Yang energies were inherently opposing forces, and now coexisting within the bodies of the Yin-Yang Race, members had to be careful to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang energies within, otherwise, it would be easy to disrupt the balance.

    Therefore, when the talent of the Yin-Yang Race reached a certain height, they should not marry within the clan at will, as it could affect the balance of the Yin and Yang energies in their own bodies.

    The two finally understood the deeper meaning of the clan elders'' prohibition on their union.

    However, understanding the intent of the clan elders didn''t mean they resigned themselves to their fate and accepted it.

    Afterward, the two searched the world for a way to break through their limitations.

    But alas, after traversing the entire Great Yu Realm, they found no solution to their problem, and their strength waned more and more severely.

    The couple felt that if they continued to weaken at this rate, it was feared that in a few tens of thousands of years, their realms would fall from the Emperor Realm.

    Not to mention returning to the Yin-Yang Race to hold a lavish wedding, their very lifespans were slipping away in this downturn.

    Just as they grew more and more desperate, a man named Mo Wujie came to them and told them of an excellent opportunity to solve their problems.

    Driven to a corner, the two did not hesitate at all and immediately agreed to follow Mo Wujie to the Divine Wilderness Continent.

    Upon hearing that a Divine Tomb had appeared in the world, they were thrilled.

    Within a Divine Tomb, a Divine Heritage was generally buried.

    In the days that followed, the couple lay low in secret, ready to exert their strength at the crucial moment and seize the heritage within the Divine Tomb.

    After enduring untold hardships, Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi finally arrived in front of the Divine Mansion, but to their shock, found that someone had reached the place before them.

    Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi, one on the left and one on the right, were about to step into the Divine Mansion using their movement technique.

    Suddenly, a few flashes of divine light flickered, and figures emerged from the Divine Mansion.

    "The two from the Yin-Yang Race, you''re too late, the Divine Heritage has already been claimed ahead of time," Qinchuan said as he blocked their way, his eyes calm.

    "Oh?" Yang Tianyi narrowed his eyes, a hint of gloom flashing within: "And who might you be? The Law around the periphery of this Divine Mansion is overwhelming, resplendent with divine aura; the Divine Heritage clearly has not yet recognized a master. How could you deceive us? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    I advise you to step aside quickly, otherwise I won''t be polite."

    "The heritage indeed has not recognized a master yet, but someone inside is currently receiving the heritage, and no one is allowed to disturb them," Qinchuan shook his head.

    "Hmph, you''re being rather overbearing, aren''t you? Do you truly believe that a few Supreme Saints and one Great Emperor can stop me?"

 Chapter 793 - 793: 793

    Facing the threats of the two, Qinchuan stood firm and proud, his face ever as calm and indifferent as always, seemingly not taking the two of them seriously at all.

    "Are you really prepared to make a move?"

    With his hands clasped behind his back and brimming with confidence, he spoke slowly and deliberately, "The two of you have not followed the rules of your clan, joining together privately. Now the Yin-Yang Qi within your bodies has already become chaotic, and with every move you make, you will only exacerbate the imbalance of the Yin-Yang Qi breath.

    You should understand, the consequences of disturbed Qi breath can lead to an accelerated decline in your realms."

    "If the two of you live your days peacefully, you might have a hundred thousand years of life left, but if you keep fighting like this, I''m afraid you have only tens of thousands of years remaining."

    Upon hearing Qinchuan''s words, the expressions of Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi changed dramatically.

    "You... how... how could you know?"

    Yang Tianyi had an uncertain look on his face, but he quickly calmed down. "Did Mo Wujie tell you?"

    He had personally seen, after the assembly of divine presences had dispersed, that Mo Wujie had gathered with Bai Ruoxi, Qinchuan, and the others, obviously already acquainted.

    "Mo Wujie had promised us that he would not touch the numerous Divine Artifacts and inheritances within the Divine Tomb; do you plan to go back on your word?"

    "Indeed, I am acquainted with Brother Mo, but he has never revealed your identities," said Bai Ruoxi, her skin translucent and her eyes like rippling waves.

    With a sultry posture, Yin Canyue stepped forward gracefully, her voice coquettish, "Brother Yi, why bother talking nonsense with him? We should go and gain the inheritance as soon as possible. If they dare to stand in our way, just kill them."

    "Yue''er is right. Let''s join forces and finish this quickly!"

    Yang Tianyi''s aura surged, as his black and white wings unfurled, emitting a terrifying aura.

    "Kill!"

    Determined to see the inheritance, Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi didn''t hesitate to strike, their black and white wings fluttering, the two-toned feathers bright and beautiful, bursting with scintillating radiance.

    "I leave it to you, Kaitian," Qinchuan said indifferently. He had long seen that these two from the Yin-Yang Race were extraordinarily talented, having even touched the threshold of the God Realm at one point.

    However, the serious consequences of their private union had caused their realms to decline far too much.

    If it were their heyday, Li Kaitian might not be able to suppress the two, but now, Li Kaitian was more than capable of dealing with them.

    "I will certainly not disappoint you, Young Master!" Li Kaitian, having followed Qinchuan through the Ancient Realm and seen the world, naturally wasn''t afraid of the two fiends from the Yin-Yang Race.

    In the next moment, the three of them clashed in the void, their Divine Power raging and tumultuous.

    All three wielded Divine Artifacts, the metallic tremor resounding through the heavens, while runes spread throughout the void, enveloping everything.

    In the blink of an eye, they exchanged over a hundred moves.

    "This old fellow''s got some skill!" Yin Canyue remarked, her gaze cold and dark.

    They had roamed the Great Yu Realm for many years, rarely finding an equal when fighting alone, let alone when the two of them teamed up against one.

    And yet, here in the Divine Wilderness Continent, a random old man they encountered was capable of matching them for over a hundred moves, even giving them the feeling that Li Kaitian was subtly suppressing them.

    "Buzz!"

    With a light hum, the void trembled slightly. Li Kaitian''s War Spear disappeared, directly tearing through the void, and then abruptly appeared behind Yang Tianyi, aiming to pierce through his chest.

    "Boom!"

    Runes surged, wings flew open, and an ancestral bird flew out from Yang Tianyi''s body¡ªit was the totem bird of the Yin-Yang Race.

    The wings of the ancestral bird were half black and half white, with blood-red eyes emitting a strange and mysterious aura, while also appearing somewhat enchanting and beautiful.

    The war spear collided with the ancestral bird, creating an earth-shattering tremor.

    This was a strike with Li Kaitian''s full strength, where he also activated the Suppression Character Decision.

    The next moment, overwhelming runes and divine light burst forth from Li Kaitian''s war spear, causing the beautiful body of the ancestral bird to crack and then dissipate into nothingness.

    The war spear transformed into a blinding sun that bore down from the sky. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    This move shook heaven and earth, and it was impossible for Yang Tianyi to resist.

    "Kaitian, don''t hurt him!"

    Just at this critical moment, Qinchuan suddenly shouted out loud.

    "Buzz!"

    Li Kaitian, quick as lightning, halted his war spear just a moment before it pierced through Yang Tianyi''s heart, pointing it directly at his chest, the tip emanating a chilling cold.

    Yang Tianyi could even feel the icy aura from the divine artifact, causing the hair on his skin to stand up, and a chill down his spine.

    The two had been defeated; in fewer than two hundred moves, they were both beaten by Li Kaitian.

    "No!" Yin Canyue saw Yang Tianyi being captured and also stopped, her charming face filled with horror, "Don''t hurt him!"

    "What do you want to do?!" Even as the former Saint Heir of the Yin-Yang Race, Yang Tianyi was not only extraordinarily talented but also possessed his own dignity and pride.

    Now, being defeated brought him great shame.

    "Submit to me." Qinchuan strode forward, hands behind his back, speaking lightly and simply, yet the four words carried an irrefutable dominance.

    The souls of the two from the Yin-Yang Race shuddered; they actually felt as if there was a terrifying aura emanating from Qinchuan, standing before them like a towering peak, so high it was impossible to see the top, making them feel incredibly insignificant.

    But after all, they were geniuses from the Yin-Yang Race. Although their realms had fallen, their souls were still stable. Yang Tianyi was the first to recover, his eyes flashing with disdain.

    "Who do you think you are? Worthy of my submission?"

    "Submit to me, and you two can have the Yin-Yang Qi in your bodies rebalanced, preventing your realms from falling to that of the Supreme Saint. Submit to me, and I can let you break through the shackles of a Great Emperor and set foot in the God Realm within a year."

    Qinchuan''s voice was calm, filled with immense confidence, "Just based on these two points, are you willing to pledge your loyalty and submit?"

    "Hmph, our Yin-Yang Race has a special constitution with naturally occurring Dual Spiritual Veins. This issue has troubled our race for millions of years. Even I, as an Emperor Realm cultivator, am at my wits'' end. You, a mere cultivator of the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, dare to claim to solve our problems so arrogantly." Yang Tianyi was in a life-threatening situation but remained undaunted.

    "If this young master says it, naturally I have a way. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. But as for submission, I''m afraid it''s not for you two to decide. I''ll give you ten breaths to consider; if you do not submit of your own accord, don''t blame this young master," Qinchuan stated, his words carrying the weight of Divine Soul True Intent, making the two feel an infinite pressure.

    Especially Yin Canyue, who was not far away, was so suppressed by the terrifying Divine Soul Aura that she trembled slightly: "Hold on, who exactly are you? If you want us to submit, we should at least know your name first."

    "After you two submit, you will naturally learn Young Master Qin''s name. What you need to consider now is whether to submit or continue to resist," Li Kaitian stated, holding the war spear in one hand, pointing it at Yang Tianyi''s chest indifferently.

    "I advise you to submit obediently. Don''t think because Young Master Qin appears to only have the Supreme Saint Cultivation Level that his means are ordinary. His methods reach the heavens, and they are not something you two can fathom. Previously, even the unruly Ancient Ape Clan from the Upper Realm bowed before Young Master Qin. If you keep resisting, it will only add to your pain."

 Chapter 794 - 794: Youre Not Worthy

    "Young Master Qin, the Ancient Ape from the Upper Realm!" Yin Canyue''s thoughts surged like a tide, she suddenly thought of a name, "Are you the Qinchuan who was recently sought after by many Upper Realm Envoys in Yuchu City?"

    Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi, although they had heard of Qinchuan''s reputation before, they had not paid particular attention to his appearance since they had no intention of making an enemy of him.

    Now, as Li Kaitian uttered the word ''Qin'' coupled with ''Upper Realm'', despite their great disbelief, they still associated it with him immediately.

    "That''s right, I am Qinchuan."

    Qinchuan was composed and spoke calmly, "You have five breaths of time left, the last five breaths for you to consider well. If you choose to resist, don''t blame me for using some special methods."

    "Impossible, absolutely impossible, Qinchuan has slaughtered dozens of Upper Realm powerhouses in the Ancient Realm, how could he possibly be a Cultivator at the Supreme Saint Early Stage!" Yang Tianyi still couldn''t believe it, shaking his head as he spoke.

    "Whoosh¡ª"

    Right at this moment, a sound of spatial fluctuation echoed once again.

    Everyone saw a brilliant Divine Rainbow racing towards this direction.

    Before the person arrived, his voice did, "Hehehe, I sensed someone had arrived at the island ahead of time from the shore, originally thinking the legacy had been inherited, but it seems I am not too late after all."

    The newcomer was a youth dressed in purple robes, his voice was soft yet stern, clearly that of a male, but his countenance was delicate, his face beautiful, his cheeks exquisitely stunning, with a touch of cinnabar on his lips, looking exactly like an Immortal maidens.''

    His speed was incredibly fast, in a blink of an eye, he had already arrived in front of the Divine Mansion from the end of the sky.

    The man arrived in front of the Divine Mansion and scanned the crowd present.

    He first saw Li Kaitian pointing his spear at the Saint Heir and Holy Maiden of the Yin-Yang Race, and smiled faintly, "Hehe, quite interesting. The two prodigies of the Yin-Yang Race actually couldn''t defeat a Human Race Great Emperor."

    Yang Tianyi and the other felt embarrassed and could only snort coldly.

    But the beautiful youth''s expression underwent a drastic change when he saw Qinchuan.

    "It''s you! Qinchuan!"

    "Qinchuan, I didn''t expect you to dare show your face here; you really are bold," the man said.

    His eyes emitted fierce rainbow light, and within his pupils, lightning flashed continuously, staring intensely at Qinchuan, his gaze like a vortex, as if he wanted to devour him.

    "Hmph, the world is vast, and I, Young Master Qin, can be wherever I wish to be. Who do you think you are, to be judging me?" Qinchuan glanced at the man with a hint of mockery at the corner of his mouth, showing utter disdain.

    "He really is that Qinchuan who killed many Upper Realm powerhouses!"

    Not far away, Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue exchanged looks, their faces showing disbelief.

    "Good, good, good, Qinchuan, you killed my younger brother, and you dare to be irreverent towards me, today I must crush your bones and scatter your ashes," the youth in purple said, his face so cold it seemed it could freeze ice.

    This youth, surnamed Zi and named Yang, was a genius of the Upper Realm''s Zi Family.

    A year ago, his closely related younger brother Zi Tong died in the Lower Realm, which infuriated him greatly.

    In the following days, he inquired everywhere and finally learned that the one who had killed his younger brother was a Cultivator named Qinchuan.

    His main purpose for descending to the Lower Realm this time was Qinchuan.

    As he spoke, Zi Yang''s body shone with dazzling light, turning into a golden sun, resplendent and blinding. Standing above in the void, he looked down on Qinchuan from on high.

    Zi Yang''s voice became chilling, "Qinchuan, although I do not know how you, with your Supreme Saint Cultivation Level, killed my younger brother, there must be something fishy about it." sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Today, I''ll give you the chance to make a move, so I can see what you''ve got. Otherwise, once I take action, you won''t have another opportunity!"

    His voice was filled with murderous intent and resentment; it was clear that he had a very close relationship with Zi Tong, and his hatred for Qinchuan had seeped into his bones.

    He transformed into a ball of light, enveloping everyone in the field. The oppressive aura came crashing like massive waves, shocking even Yin Canyue and Yang Tianyi, who felt a violent tremor; the opponent''s presence was terrifying.

    On the contrary, Qinchuan stood proudly at the center of the storm, as if the frightening pressure was nothing more than a gentle breeze, barely able to lift a strand of his hair.

    Qinchuan''s eyes were calm, his face as still as an ancient well, unaffected in the slightest. Against the fierce winds and waves, he said coolly, "You want this Young Master to make a move? You, are not worthy!"

    "You are not worthy."

    Qinchuan''s voice clearly reached Zi Yang''s ears, making him seethe with rage.

    "Damned fool, how dare you look down on me! Die!"

    Unable to stand it any longer, Zi Yang summoned a golden sun that descended from the sky, crashing towards Qinchuan.

    "Hmph, if you want to attack the Young Master, you''ll have to get past me first!" Li Kaitian disregarded the two from the Yin-Yang Race, leaped into the air, and his war spear shot out brilliant divine light to block the other side.

    "Boom!"

    At that moment, tremendous bolts of electricity surged from Li Kaitian''s war spear, tearing through the void, like a myriad of silver serpents dancing chaotically.

    The giant sun, lightning, and thunder erupted in the void simultaneously.

    Undoubtedly, the power of this battle far surpassed that of Li Kaitian and Yin Canyue''s previous fight, with divine light scattering in all directions.

    While Li Kaitian battled Zi Yang, Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue started to slowly move together, inching closer.

    Meanwhile, their gazes purposefully and inadvertently swept towards Qinchuan.

    "I would advise you two to stay put and not think about attacking this Young Master. If you force me to take action myself, it will be to your detriment."

    Qinchuan''s gaze was fixed on the center of the battlefield; he didn''t even look at Yang Tianyi and the other, but his calm voice clearly reached their ears.

    Qinchuan''s words contained the supreme art of guiding the soul, leaving Yang Tianyi and the other dazed.

    It took them a long time to recover from the guidance of the soul, and exchanged glances, "What terrifying power of the Divine Soul!"

    The two were so daunted by Qinchuan''s formidable power of the Divine Soul that they actually refrained from making a move against him, instead standing at a distance and watching the fierce battle between Li Kaitian and Zi Yang.

    Over the years, Li Kaitian had always followed Qinchuan, his comprehension and understanding of the Dao ascending to a new level, and his strength had changed dramatically.

    Before long, the battle came to a conclusion.

    Zi Yang was covered in blood, his stark white bones exposed. Under Li Kaitian''s relentless assault, he was quickly defeated.

    This time, without Qinchuan''s reminder, Li Kaitian defeated Zi Yang but did not suppress him.

    "Young Master, what shall we do with this guy?"

    "Now is a time when Tianyuan is in need of people, let''s spare his life for the moment," replied Qinchuan with a nod.

    "Damned fools, what are you trying to do? Now that I have been defeated, dispose of me as you wish, but if you think to make me submit, it''s absolutely impossible!" Zi Yang''s eyes almost spat fire, displaying his unyielding will and determination.

    "Who said anything about making you submit? I''m only going to take you as a slave, nothing more. As for submitting and following me, you''re not worthy."

 Chapter 795 - 795 Subjugation

    "I only wanted to make you my slave. To think you are worthy of following me, you are not even qualified!"

    Qinchuan''s face revealed a trace of mockery, showing utter disdain.

    At the same time, Qinchuan''s figure moved, and he flew forward. His brow split open, emitting a dazzling divine light that shot toward Zi Yang.

    "Is that the Divine Soul Contract?!"

    Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue were both horrified. From what Qinchuan had said, together with the runic patterns surrounding that golden divine radiance, they had already surmised the nature of that aura.

    "But the Divine Soul Contract requires an extremely powerful Soul to suppress the other before it can be used. How can Qinchuan dare to use it directly against an Upper Realm powerhouse?!"

    The Divine Soul Contract''s most prominent feature was using the Soul as a bond to forcibly sign a contract.

    The binding power of this Divine Soul Contract was incredibly strong. Indeed, as Qinchuan had said, a person who was forcibly bound by such a contract was no different from a slave, and perhaps even worse off.

    However, the stronger the binding power, the greater the disparity required between the Souls.

    In the eyes of Yang Tianyi and the others, the Divine Soul Contract had always been a means for the strong to bind the weak.

    Or, when the power of the two parties was similar, one could seize the critical moment when the opponent''s Soul was nearly shattered from attrition and suddenly execute the contract.

    Only then could it succeed.

    This was also why many powerhouses would gravely injure a spirit beast before attempting to sign a contract with them.

    For Qinchuan to attempt to bind the Soul of an Upper Realm Envoy with his Supreme Saint Realm Soul was akin to suicide.

    Yang Tianyi and others watched with intense eyes, a trace of schadenfreude within: "This kid must have just obtained the Divine Soul Contract Technique and does not understand the prohibitions within!"

    "He''s as good as dead!" Yin Canyue''s eyes also flashed with ruthlessness. Naturally, she could see that Qinchuan was the leader of their group.

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    "This is, the Divine Soul Contract?"

    Watching the divine rainbow shooting toward his own brow, Zi Yang first paused, then anger surged in his heart: "Qinchuan, you insult me too much. You, a mere Supreme Saint, dare to use the Divine Soul Contract to bind me?!"

    But quickly, that flicker of rage turned sinister.

    "Hmph, boy, since you''re so overconfident, don''t blame me for being merciless," Zi Yang muttered to himself.

    Previously, he had intended to suppress Qinchuan right away, but Li Kaitian suddenly appeared. This man was excessively strong and had suppressed him with the force of a thunderbolt.

    Now, Qinchuan actually dared to use the Divine Soul Contract Technique on him so brazenly.

    This was undoubtedly giving him an opportunity.

    Right then, Zi Yang stood in place, his eyes brimming with golden light, coldly watching Qinchuan, as he watched the Divine Soul Contract charge toward his Soul.

    The Divine Soul Contract instantly entered Zi Yang''s True Spirit Consciousness Sea.

    "Hmph, boy, watch how I... Ah..."

    He suddenly let out a scream of agony.

    Immediately after, Zi Yang was seen falling straight from the void, crashing to the ground and creating a large crater.

    "Ah! You... your Soul..."

    Zi Yang fell to the ground, clutching his head, his face twisted in pain as he struggled in the void. Clearly, the Divine Soul Contract had taken effect.

    "Why is your Soul so strong?!" In just a few breaths, Zi Yang''s Soul had already endured unprecedented torture and pain.

    Just now, he had planned to use the Divine Soul Contract Technique on Qinchuan, intending to crush his soul in an instant and have it backlash against him.

    If he had combined his Spiritual Power Body at this moment, he might have been able to avoid the constraints of the Divine Soul Contract, but his birth in the Upper Realm had filled him with arrogance. It was this very arrogance that he now deeply regretted.

    Qinchuan had long guessed the other''s arrogance and knew that his opponent would not dodge his Divine Soul Contract.

    The moment a strand of soul from that Divine Soul Contract entered his sea of consciousness, he immediately felt a golden sun rising within, before which his own soul seemed as insignificant as an ant.

    And this was only a single strand of spiritual sense from the other party''s Divine Soul Contract.

    Just how strong was the true soul of this Qinchuan?

    However, at this moment, Zi Yang no longer had the mind to speculate on the true strength of Qinchuan''s soul.

    Because.

    His soul felt as though it had been sliced open by a sharp blade, cut into pieces, strung together, and then grilled over the fierce flames of a soul fire.

    The intense pain of the entire process caused him to faint repeatedly, but at critical moments, a cooling breath would emanate from the Divine Soul Contract, pulling him back to full consciousness so he could clearly experience this extreme agony.

    The entire process was unbearably painful.

    "Whenever you adapt to your new status, that''s when you will no longer have to endure such torment," Qinchuan said, not paying too much attention to Zi Yang''s transformation, and instead turned his focus to Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue.

    "The two of you have been given enough time, what are your thoughts?" he asked.

    At this moment.

    Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue were still in shock and confusion.

    They couldn''t comprehend how Qinchuan''s Divine Soul Contract could affect Envoys from the Upper Realm.

    Qinchuan said, "Submit to me, work for me, and I will help you both resolve the constitutional issues of the Yin-Yang Race and step into the God Realm.

    Or, I could personally enact the Divine Soul Contract on you both, after which your strengths will forever stagnate, and you will remain my slaves until death."

    The Divine Soul Contract is indeed powerful, but it has a huge drawback.

    Once bound by the Divine Soul Contract, the person''s strength can no longer make any progress in this life.

    A slave whose strength cannot keep up with the growth of power is indeed somewhat insignificant to many powerhouses.

    Therefore, under the heavens, many strong figures, if they can avoid using the Divine Soul Contract, will not use it.

    Qinchuan is naturally no exception.

    Zi Yang''s piercing screams of agony still rang in his ears, incessant, while Yin Canyue was still in horror, her expression constantly changing, at a loss for words for a while.

    "If you truly can solve the problems we carry, we are willing to follow Young Master Qin!" Yang Tianyi was the first to come to his senses and calmly stated, "However, if young master cannot solve the problems of my spouse and I within ten years, then we will no longer follow young master."

    "I have already said it before, within one year, I will enable both of you to break through into the God Realm," Qinchuan nodded, his face exuding immense confidence.

    "Since I have spoken, then within one year, I will indeed enable you both to break through into the God Realm."

    Then, Qinchuan continued, "Also, let me correct a misconception of you two, you are merely submitting, not following me. To follow by my side, you two, are not worthy."

    "..."

    Yang Tianyi and Yin Canyue were both struck dumb once again.

    This Qinchuan was far too arrogant.

    But upon looking again at Zi Yang who was creating deep pits in the ground not far away, their indignation subsided considerably, and they chose to submit obediently.