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Introduction

Volume 1 Qin Yu Chapter 1 Qin Yu

It was the depths of winter, and after a heavy snowfall, the entire Yan Capital was draped in a layer of silver. Yan Capital was vast, capable of housing millions of people, and the residence of the King of the East, Qin De, who controlled the three prefectures of the Eastern Region, was located in this Yan Capital.
The King of the East's residence was extremely spacious, with the main gate wide open both day and night, allowing six or seven people to enter side by side.
On either side of the gate stood two towering, bare-chested warriors, each about two meters tall. These men were as solid as rock sculptures, their cold eyes scanning the passing crowd, and on their broad backs hung massive blood-red battle blades, each about one and a half meters long.
In the depths of winter, with snow covering the ground and temperatures frighteningly low, even the rivers had frozen over, yet these two warriors remained bare-chested.
However, this was not the most shocking part; even more astonishing was that beside each of these warriors stood a fierce tiger.
The tigers were a fiery red, over two meters long, and their whip-like tails could whip through the air with a force that sent vibrations through the atmosphere. Their eyes glinted with a chilling light; these tigers were known as Fiery Tigers.
Suddenly, two more warriors emerged from the King of the East's residence, also bare-chested, each leading a fierce Fiery Tiger. They were there to take over the watch.
Outside the residence, the noble families and commoners of Yan Capital instinctively avoided the King of the East's residence.
In a quiet little courtyard within the residence, a middle-aged man in a blue robe sat on a stone bench, with a cute little boy sitting on his lap. In front of the middle-aged man stood twelve individuals, some elderly, some beautiful women, and some young men... but one thing was the same: all twelve were dressed in purple.
Father, why did you call so many teachers here? The six-year-old Qin Yu sat on his father's lap, fiddling with a snowball in his hands, looking at his father Qin De with confusion.
Qin De affectionately patted Qin Yu's head, then looked up at the twelve individuals and said calmly, You've been teaching Yu'er for a while now. Alright, don't hold back; just say what you think.
The twelve individuals exchanged glances, and then an elderly man with a flowing white beard stepped forward and respectfully said, Reporting to the prince, we have observed from various aspects that the Third Prince is only slightly interested in clever tricks, but he shows no interest at all in the ways of ruling over others. Based on our judgment, the Third Prince cannot become a perfect ruler.
Making such a judgment based on just a short period of contact with the boy seemed somewhat hasty. However, Qin De had no doubts.
Qin De sighed deeply, looking at the innocent Qin Yu, and said with a bitter smile, I can see that Yu'er, like his mother, has no interest in worldly power, but in terms of cultivation...
Qin De's voice trailed off, and then he waved his hand, saying, Thank you for your efforts during this time; you may leave the palace now.
Your Highness, we take our leave!
The twelve individuals in purple bowed simultaneously and then exited the quiet little courtyard one by one.
At this moment, only Qin De and his son Qin Yu remained in the courtyard. Qin De sat in silence, occasionally glancing at Qin Yu on his lap, the meaning in his eyes was something the six-year-old Qin Yu could not comprehend.
What's wrong with Father? Why isn't he speaking? Qin Yu thought to himself, but he was very well-behaved and did not disturb his father. Having lost his mother at a young age, the most important people to Qin Yu were his father and his two older brothers.
After a long time, Qin De remained seated, and Qin Yu quietly sat on his father's lap.
Suddenly, a crane's call rang out.
A white crane flew down from the sky, carrying a graceful middle-aged man with an ethereal demeanor. Moments later, the crane landed in the courtyard.
Brother Feng, is there any way you can help with Yu'er's dantian issue... As soon as Qin De saw this middle-aged man, he immediately stood up anxiously to ask.
Feng Yuzi, seeing Qin De's urgency, sighed and said, Your Highness, I have already told you that Yu'er has no hope in cultivation. His dantian is very peculiar and cannot store internal energy, making cultivation impossible. Such a dantian is a natural anomaly; it is nearly impossible to find another case like it among millions. I, Feng Yuzi, have no way to help.
Upon hearing this result, Qin De slowly sat down, deep in thought for a long time.
Father? What is internal energy? What does it matter if my dantian can't store internal energy? What were those teachers saying about rulers? What does that mean? The six-year-old Qin Yu's eyes widened as he asked curiously.
He remembered their words clearly.
Qin De smiled bitterly in his heart but comforted him, Yu'er, don't ask so many questions. Don't you prefer to go to 'Cloud Mist Villa' instead of learning this and that?
Qin Yu's eyes immediately lit up, as if they were the brilliant stars in the night sky: Ah, I can skip the boring lessons? I love Cloud Mist Villa, especially the hot springs, and I love watching the stars and the sunrise.
Qin De laughed, Alright, alright, since you like it, I'll give Cloud Mist Villa to you, and a thousand elite soldiers will also be under your command. If you want anything, just tell your grandpa.
Great! Awesome! Wow, Cloud Mist Villa is mine now! I can soak in that hot spring every day; it's so comfortable! Qin Yu's excited face turned bright red.
Qin De's smile was entirely feigned, but Qin Yu couldn't see through it.
As long as you like it, Yu'er, you should go back and sleep. Whenever you want to go to Cloud Mist Villa, just tell your grandpa. Qin De smiled and patted Qin Yu's head.
Goodbye, Father! Goodbye, Uncle Feng! Qin Yu waved his hand and ran straight to his room.
Qin De watched Qin Yu enter the room, and then his expression suddenly turned serious. He swiftly transformed into a wisp of green smoke and vanished from the courtyard, while Feng Yuzi followed like a drifting feather.
...
In the secret chamber of the palace, there were only three people: Qin De, Feng Yuzi, and a black-clad scholar holding a folding fan.
Your Highness, have you really made up your mind? The black-clad scholar looked at Qin De with doubt.
Qin De nodded, Since Yu'er cannot become a leader or a congenital master, it is better for him not to get involved. With his peculiar dantian, sigh, all I can give him may only be a decade or so of happy, peaceful days. Once we begin our final plan, Yu'er will not be able to live a stable life.
Feng Yuzi pondered for a moment and decided to speak up.
Your Highness, are you really going to implement the plan? You should know what the consequences will be once it is put into action? Feng Yuzi asked again.
Qin De's expression immediately turned cold, his eyes flashing with a chilling light: Whether for my Qin family's ancestors or for Jing Yi, this plan must be executed. Jing Yi left me with three sons; although Yu'er's dantian has issues, Feng'er and Zheng'er are both capable in their own ways and can achieve great things. Xu Yuan, has the first move, 'Dark Chess,' been set in motion?
The black-clad scholar Xu Yuan fanned himself twice, closed the folding fan, and smiled, Your Highness, rest assured, everything is under control.
Good, very good. A terrifying killing intent flashed in Qin De's eyes.
******
The world where King of the East Qin De resided was the Hidden Dragon Continent, a land so vast that no one has been able to comprehend its size.
The main reason is that the far east of the Hidden Dragon Continent is an endless wilderness, filled with towering mountains and dense forests, home to countless demon beasts. The deeper one goes, the more powerful the demon beasts become, as even the 'immortals' of the Hidden Dragon Continent cannot explore the entire boundless wilderness.
To the west of the boundless wilderness are the three great nations.
The Chu Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, and the Han Dynasty, with a combined population of nearly ten billion and a land area that is astonishingly vast. Among the three great dynasties, the Chu Dynasty is the most powerful, and within the Chu Dynasty, there is a remarkable family—the Qin family.
The Qin family occupies the three prefectures of the Eastern Region of the Chu Dynasty, which are adjacent to the boundless wilderness. The Qin family has a history of hundreds of years and is deeply rooted in the three prefectures of the Eastern Region. Even the emperor of the Chu Dynasty would find it very difficult to deal with them. Moreover, the Qin family has a special troop known as the 'Fiery Tiger Army.'
Fiery Tigers are entirely red, quite large, and are a branch of tigers. The method of mass breeding Fiery Tigers is one of the Qin family's most important secrets.
The Qin family commands an army of six hundred thousand, of which fifty thousand are the Fiery Tiger Army. Every soldier in the Fiery Tiger Army rides a Fiery Tiger, which has a terrifying attack power, and combined with the soldiers, they are virtually unstoppable.
The roar of fifty thousand Fiery Tigers alone can significantly lower the morale of the enemy. The Fiery Tiger Army can easily wipe out over a hundred thousand ordinary cavalry troops.
In the Hidden Dragon Continent, martial power reigns supreme, and all three great nations have their own national protectors, each of whom is a cultivator. To ordinary people, every cultivator is like a deity. With a flying sword, one can decapitate someone from a thousand miles away, and flying on a sword, soaring through the nine heavens, isn't that a divine skill?
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Cloud Mist Villa, built on the 'East Lan Mountain,' which rises over three thousand meters, is considered a high mountain.
Two years later.
At this moment, Qin Yu is eight years old, having grown quite a bit, and there are flashes of wisdom in his eyes, yet deep within them lies a hint of melancholy. At this moment, Qin Yu is walking alone on the mountain path, with a black fledgling eagle perched on his shoulder.
Little Black, it's been two years; Father has only come to see me once. Qin Yu bit his lip and spoke to the fledgling eagle on his shoulder.
He found this fledgling eagle a year ago while exploring East Lan Mountain and brought it along with him. With the fledgling eagle as his companion, Qin Yu wouldn't feel too lonely. Before he turned six, he often had his father by his side, but after turning six, he had only seen his father once in two whole years.
The black eagle flapped its wings, gently brushing against Qin Yu's tender face, making him smile.
After walking for a while, Qin Yu suddenly saw a pregnant woman struggling to carry a bundle of firewood ahead. He immediately said to the black eagle, Little Black, let's go help that lady, okay?
The black eagle flapped its wings in agreement, and Qin Yu quickly ran towards the pregnant woman.
Ma'am, let me help you carry the firewood, Qin Yu said to the pregnant woman.
Hearing his voice, the pregnant woman set down a bundle of firewood, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and looked at the obviously still a child Qin Yu, smiling, Thank you, little one, but I can carry it myself. It's just a mile to our little village. She was about to pick up the firewood again and continue on her way.
Little one? I'm not small! I'm eight years old this year, and I can definitely carry this firewood! Qin Yu, seeing the sweat on the pregnant woman's face, snatched the firewood and threw it onto his back.
A bundle of firewood is naturally not heavy for an adult, but for an eight-year-old child, it is quite heavy. However, Qin Yu often soaked in the natural hot springs at Cloud Mist Villa, making his body much stronger than that of an average eight-year-old, and he managed to lift it.
See, Ma'am? I can carry it! Hmph, you still call me a little one! Qin Yu said proudly, his tender little face now covered in dirt.
The pregnant woman was taken aback, then smiled, You really are strong, but it's a mile away. You definitely won't be able to keep it up, so let me take over.
Who says I can't keep it up?
Seeing the pregnant woman reaching out her hand, Qin Yu hurriedly ran ahead, then turned back and said, Ma'am, I've run this East Lan Mountain many times. I know there's a little village just a mile away; it must be yours. Come on, let's go! You're not as fast as me!
The pregnant woman's face broke into a wide smile: This child, I wonder whose kid he is. His parents must be very happy.
As Qin Yu carried the bundle of firewood, it wasn't too difficult at first, but after walking for a while, he began to feel his legs getting weak. After all, he was going uphill while carrying the firewood, and even though he was strong, he was still just eight years old.
After a moment, Qin Yu's legs suddenly trembled.
Child... The pregnant woman was startled.
I'm fine; this is easy, Qin Yu replied, forcing a smile, sounding as if he were a strongman. However, the mountain path was uneven, and Qin Yu stumbled over a stone, causing him to sway.
Bang! Qin Yu fell to the ground.
The pregnant woman quickly rushed over, took the firewood, and helped Qin Yu up. At this moment, Qin Yu's face was completely covered in dirt, and he looked quite aggrieved as he said to the pregnant woman, Ma'am, actually... I can still carry it; I just tripped over a stone.
Alright, I know you can carry it, but the village is just ahead. Thank you.
The pregnant woman picked up the firewood, and seeing that Qin Yu was not hurt, she wiped his face clean and carefully reminded him. After Qin Yu nodded in agreement, she headed back to the village.
Qin Yu looked at the village, which was about a hundred meters away, and frowned, saying, Little Black, we're almost there. Then he smiled, But now the lady has it much easier; she'll reach the village in no time.
Qin Yu's smile was bright and genuine, coming from the heart.
In the shadows, three figures exchanged glances; they were experts secretly protecting Qin Yu.
After all, Qin Yu was the son of the King of the East, the Third Prince; how could he be allowed to wander alone in the mountains?
The Third Prince is still just a child, yet his heart is so kind. How could the prince bear to leave the Third Prince at Cloud Mist Villa, only coming to see him once in two years? Every time I see the Third Prince sitting on the mountaintop all night, my heart aches for that small body in the cold night wind. One figure sighed softly.
Another figure nodded, Every time the Third Prince gazes at the night sky, it makes my heart ache. The prince... sigh!
Forget it; what the prince wants to do is beyond our knowledge. Our job is to protect the Third Prince.
Suddenly—
From down the mountain, a burly man with eyes as big as copper bells rode a fierce, bright red tiger, rushing up at high speed. Upon seeing Qin Yu, he called out from a distance, Third Prince, the Eldest Prince and Second Prince are coming!
My big brother and second brother are here! Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with excitement as he quickly ran towards the burly man, climbed onto the tiger's back, and urged eagerly, Uncle Wang, let's go, hurry back to Cloud Mist Villa!
The burly man secured Qin Yu and then rode the Fiery Tiger down the mountain at high speed, leaving a cloud of dust behind.
Two black-armored warriors suddenly knelt on one knee, respectfully.
Qin Yu quickly jumped down from the tiger's back, the black eagle perched steadily on his shoulder. At this moment, Qin Yu was clearly very excited and happy, running swiftly towards the main gate while grinning at the two warriors, Uncles, get up quickly.
The two black-armored warriors stood up, watching Qin Yu's small figure dash into the courtyard, their eyes filled with a hint of affection.
Hehe, big brother and second brother must be soaking in the hot springs, Qin Yu thought without hesitation, directly running towards the hot spring area in the west garden of Yunwu Villa, mumbling, Hmph, these two guys dared to enter the hot spring without my permission as the lord of Yunwu Villa...
In a moment, Qin Yu had rushed to the west garden of the villa.
With his hands on his hips, Qin Yu suddenly pointed with his right hand, glaring at the two people in the hot spring, and shouted, Hey, you two, how dare you enter the hot spring without the permission of this lord, ah... Before Qin Yu could finish his shout, he was suddenly yanked by a hand, losing his balance and falling into the hot spring.
I haven't taken off my clothes yet! With Qin Yu's shout, he fell into the hot spring with a splash, sending water flying everywhere. The black eagle on his shoulder flapped its wings in a panic, narrowly avoiding falling into the hot spring; otherwise, this future eagle would have turned into a drowned chicken.
Hehe, Xiao Yu, you actually dared to be so arrogant with your second brother and big brother, that's too much! Your second brother and big brother work hard every day, while you get to soak in this hot spring every day, and it's even the hot spring of Yunwu Villa! A young boy said indignantly, though there was a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Poof!
Qin Yu spat out the water in his mouth, completely drenched, and glared at the young boy in front of him.
Second brother, it really is you! I knew it was you; only you would pull me into the water, big brother wouldn't. Qin Yu quickly took off his shirt and pants, only wearing his shorts as he soaked in the hot spring, looking displeased at his second brother Qin Zheng.
At this moment, Qin Zheng was still just a twelve-year-old boy, but he always had a warm smile on his face, making people feel like they were in a spring breeze. It was only when facing his own brothers that Qin Zheng would show a bit of youthful playfulness.
You mean big brother? Haha, he's almost asleep, Qin Zheng laughed heartily.
Second brother, do you think big brother is a pig? How could he fall asleep so quickly? A stern young man lying quietly with his eyes closed on the other side of the hot spring opened his eyes and said to Qin Zheng, then smiled at Qin Yu, Xiao Yu, this hot spring in Yunwu Villa really works wonders! Last time I soaked here, my scars faded a lot, and now you can only see faint traces. If I soak a few more days, I guess my whole body will be like yours.
This was Qin Yu's big brother, Qin Feng, who was already sixteen years old this year but looked like he was eighteen or nineteen due to his martial arts training. Qin Feng was someone Qin Yu greatly admired; the last time he saw his big brother, he witnessed him shatter a wooden post as thick as a thigh with a single punch, which made Qin Yu envious.
Hearing his big brother talk about the hot spring's wonders, Qin Yu stood up proudly, puffing out his small chest and raising his little head, saying triumphantly, Of course! The hot spring in Yunwu Villa is amazing, hmph! Don't you see who the lord of Yunwu Villa is? It's your little brother, me!
You little rascal!
Both Qin Feng and Qin Zheng laughed.
Qin Yu hadn't seen his big brother and second brother for a long ti
Then let me explain it to you in detail. Lian Yan said with a smile.
Qin Yu's eyes lit up immediately, and he focused intently on Lian Yan, listening carefully.
First, let's talk about experts. Experts are divided into acquired experts, innate experts, and... the transcendent innate experts known as immortals. Lian Yan said with a smile, As for acquired experts, there are countless numbers in the Qianlong Continent, like carp crossing the river, but innate experts, there are probably only about a hundred in the entire Chu Dynasty.
A hundred? Qin Yu was taken aback, Isn't there nearly four billion people in the Chu Dynasty? How can there be so few innate experts, one in several million?
Lian Yan sighed, Acquired experts can become one as long as they have the method to cultivate, but becoming an innate-level expert is very difficult. To become an innate-level expert, there are two requirements: first, you must reach the perfected acquired realm. Second, you must have some understanding of the natural way of heaven.
Qin Yu was immediately puzzled: The natural way of heaven, what is that?
Lian Yan laughed, The natural way of heaven is not a thing, but a state of understanding that can only be comprehended by oneself and is hard to articulate. Some people may reach the perfected acquired realm for decades but still cannot comprehend and break through the last step, and thus can never become innate experts. Once one becomes an innate expert, they will have a lifespan of about five hundred years.
Five hundred years! Qin Yu's mouth dropped open in surprise.
Seeing Qin Yu's cute expression, Lian Yan chuckled, Becoming an innate expert is so difficult, but once you do, the benefits are numerous. Five hundred years is just the lifespan. The innate true qi of innate experts is fundamentally different from that of acquired experts; they are on completely different levels.
...
Ah, Grandpa Lian, isn't there something above innate experts called 'immortals'? How powerful are they? Qin Yu's eyes sparkled.
If innate experts are so powerful, how formidable must immortals be?
Immortals, are they so easy to become? Lian Yan sighed, Immortals are such that even the emperors of various countries must bow and address them as 'immortal' when they see them, showing great respect. These emperors are afraid that the immortals might kill them; immortals can wield flying swords and soar through the nine heavens, they are not considered mortals at all!
Soaring through the nine heavens?
Naturally, a picture appeared in Qin Yu's mind, standing on a flying sword, soaring above the nine heavens. That kind of exhilaration, that kind of freedom, made little Qin Yu yearn for it, and he couldn't help but want to become an immortal.
The entire Chu Dynasty has nearly a hundred innate experts, but... it is difficult to find even one immortal in a hundred years. Currently, there are only three immortals in the entire Chu Dynasty. Among the three great immortals, two became immortals over three hundred years ago, and in these three hundred years, only your Uncle Feng has become an immortal.
Uncle Feng? Qin Yu recalled his Uncle Feng, the one who always wore white and sat on a white crane, and he was actually an immortal?
Lian Yan continued, However, to become an immortal, the best way is to go to the overseas immortal islands and learn from a master. But who knows the way to the overseas immortal islands besides the immortals of various countries? How can an ordinary person even meet an immortal? Do they have the qualifications to ask an immortal for the route to the overseas immortal islands?
Even if they know, the overseas immortal islands are too far from the Qianlong Continent. Every year, over ten thousand people from the Qianlong Continent go searching for the overseas immortal islands to learn from masters. They want to stand out, but the dangers of the sea are lurking; only one in a thousand can survive to reach the overseas immortal islands, Lian Yan lamented.
Qin Yu's eyes lit up, Grandpa Lian, if ten people reach the overseas immortal islands each year, then why are there still so few immortals in the Qianlong Continent?
According to Qin Yu's understanding, if ten immortals appear each year, then there should be many immortals in the Qianlong Continent.
But there are so few immortals in the entire Qianlong Continent, even after hundreds or thousands of years, there are still fewer than ten.
Can one become an immortal just by reaching the overseas immortal islands? Lian Yan shook his head, Immortals are extraordinary beings; how could everyone possibly cultivate to become one? Even if you tell someone the method of cultivation, only one in a thousand has the aptitude to cultivate.
Ah, so you're saying that those who go to the overseas immortal islands, only ten survive each year, and it takes nearly a hundred years to produce one who can cultivate to become an immortal? Qin Yu suddenly felt the immense difficulty of becoming an immortal.
Lian Yan suddenly stood up and looked out the window.
Immortal? What a dazzling name. Countless experts on the continent are crazy for it; countless experts want to become immortals. When a flying sword is unleashed, it can kill from a thousand miles away; what kind of divine power is that? A hint of longing appeared in Lian Yan's eyes, and then he sighed, Even your father always wants to get the help of an immortal. If there were another immortal to assist your father, perhaps your father's goals could be achieved.
Qin Yu's heart trembled suddenly.
Father's goals? At the same time, a warm current flowed through Qin Yu's body, filling him with energy, If I cultivate and become an immortal, my father would probably be very happy, and then I could help him.
Thinking of becoming an immortal and being able to help his father, as well as receiving his father's approval and attention, Qin Yu's lonely heart, which longed for paternal love, began to warm up.
For my father, I must become an immortal. Qin Yu bit his lip, a determined light flashing in his eyes.
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The night was deep, the cold wind howled outside, while Qin Yu was filled with excitement inside, feeling hot all over.
Grandpa Lian, tell me how to cultivate! I want to cultivate; I must become an immortal! Even if I can't become an immortal, I will become an innate expert! Qin Yu's eyes shone with unwavering determination.
Qin Yu's mind began to sketch out future scenes; he could even imagine his father's approving gaze.
What he needed was nothing else but paternal love. His father's approval, his father's smile, even his father's criticism or punishment would make Qin Yu feel the presence of paternal love; he only needed paternal love.
Now, he had found a way to regain that paternal love. That was to work hard to cultivate, just like his brother Qin Feng, to become a brave warrior, a powerful warrior, or even... an immortal that transcends mortal existence.
Qin Yu looked at Lian Yan with anticipation.
Little Yu. Lian Yan felt helpless but had to say, To become an innate expert, you must cultivate internal skills, breaking through from the acquired realm to the innate realm. But your innate dantian cannot store internal energy; how can you cultivate internal skills? How can you become an innate expert?
My dantian has issues, but Uncle Wang and the others once said that there are countless internal skill methods in the world, and maybe there is one that I can cultivate! Even if I can't cultivate internal skills, there are external skills, and I can still become an innate expert! Qin Yu hurriedly said.
He absolutely could not tolerate not becoming an expert.
Because... in the pure heart of this eight-year-old child, this was the only way to regain paternal love.
External skills? External skills are merely various methods to exercise the body, making the body's strength stronger and speed faster. This is just a minor path; throughout history, even those with innate divine strength, no one has ever reached the innate realm through external skills. Cultivating external skills to strengthen the body cannot possibly lead to becoming an innate expert, Lian Yan said directly, not wanting Qin Yu to waste his efforts.
Not even one? Is there no hope at all? Qin Yu was stunned, his face turning pale.
With the last hope gone, Qin Yu felt a chill in his heart.
Seeing Qin Yu's pale face, Lian Yan felt a pang of heartache: He is still a child!
Lian Yan quickly said, Little Yu, actually external skills are also very powerful. External skills focus on muscle strength and endurance, unlike internal energy, which can be quickly exhausted. Also... Lian Yan thought of the benefits of external skills to comfort Qin Yu, and upon hearing what Lian Yan said, a glimmer of light returned to Qin Yu's eyes.
Moreover, although external skills are hard to cultivate, the body is still the most fundamental aspect of a person. In the Fierce Tiger Army, there is a man with innate divine strength who can lift an eight-hundred-pound stone with one hand just by relying on external skills.
Eight hundred pounds? With one hand? Qin Yu's hope reignited in his heart; he could imagine such strength, wielding a large axe to chop people down, as easy as cutting wheat.
Yes, eight hundred pounds, he can lift an eight-hundred-pound stone with one hand. His weapon is a one-legged bronze man, and on the battlefield, even innate early-stage experts are no match for his ferocity. When that one-legged bronze man swings, it knocks down a large number of enemies, Lian Yan continued to speak of the benefits of external skills.
Finally, Lian Yan concluded, Although no one has been able to cultivate external skills to become an innate expert, if one cultivates to the extreme of the acquired realm, the power can be terrifying, not weaker than innate early-stage experts.
Seeing Qin Yu's face brighten again, Lian Yan let out a sigh of relief; he had watched Qin Yu grow up and knew his temperament.
If external skills are cultivated to the extreme of the acquired realm, can they be compared to innate early-stage experts? Qin Yu asked again.
Lian Yan nodded repeatedly; at this moment, how could he dare to deny it? He figured if he shook his head, Qin Yu's heart would be even more troubled.
Grandpa Lian, you said that no one has ever cultivated external skills to the innate realm? Qin Yu asked, and Lian Yan nodded nervously. But Qin Yu became excited and raised his fist, saying, Good! Since no one has ever cultivated to the innate realm, then I must!
Lian Yan was taken aback.
Just because no one has been able to, doesn't mean it can't be done. I believe in myself! Qin Yu's eyes shone with determination.
Lian Yan smiled bitterly.
External skills?
Cultivating them is countless times harder than cultivating internal skills. External skills are about exercising the body; to reach the extreme of the body, various training methods will definitely make the body undergo countless transformations, and that kind of pain is not something an ordinary person can endure.
Lian Yan couldn't bear to see Qin Yu suffer that kind of hardship.
Little Yu, practicing external skills is very painful, more painful than being whipped a hundred times a day. You are the son of the East Town King; there are people to protect you, you don't need to suffer that much, Lian Yan advised, truly unable to bear watching such a small child suffer.
Qin Yu slowly shook his head.
No! He said a single word, with no room for discussion.
Lian Yan felt helpless: Why are all the people of the Qin family like this? No matter the external circumstances, their fundamental nature is unwavering. Each one is determined to achieve their goals without turning back; his father is like this, and now he is too.
Qin Yu suddenly broke into a smile, knowing that Grandpa Lian cared for him.
Grandpa Lian, don't worry. Maybe there are internal skill methods I can cultivate. You can find more internal skill methods for me to try. If I really can't cultivate internal skills, I can still cultivate external skills later! Qin Yu walked over to Lian Yan and hugged his shoulder, saying, Grandpa Lian, don't worry. The mountain villa has the best doctors, various experts, and magical hot springs. Why are you worried?
Lian Yan patted Qin Yu's head, a kind smile on his face.
He naturally knew that Qin Yu didn't want him to worry.
Alright, Little Yu, go back to sleep. Leave this matter to me, Lian Yan said.
But Qin Yu suddenly looked up and said, Grandpa Lian, also help me find more experts in external skills to guide me; it should be better with someone to teach me.
Don't worry, Grandpa knows, Lian Yan smiled. Qin Yu immediately beamed, giving Lian Yan a warm kiss on the cheek, then bounced out the door, calling out, Grandpa Lian, go to sleep; I'm going back to sleep too!
As soon as he finished speaking, he was already out of the room.
Lian Yan immediately took out a brush and paper, and began writing a letter...
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In Yan Jing City, in the study of King Qin De.
Qin De was standing in the study, looking up at the window; dawn had already arrived.
A scholar in black, Xu Yuan, walked in, holding a letter in his hand. He approached Qin De and smiled, Your Highness, this is a letter from Uncle Lian sent by carrier pigeon, regarding the child Xiao Yu. Take a look.
Qin De took the letter and kept staring at its contents, a complex light flickering in his eyes, and for a long time, he did not put down the letter.
Your Highness... Xu Yuan called softly, and Qin De suddenly came to his senses. A flame of energy burst from his hand, directly burning the letter to ashes, and then he remained cold and calm, saying, Xu Yuan, take a copy of all the internal skill secrets and external skill manuals in the palace and send them to the Yunwu Mountain Villa.
Xu Yuan was taken aback; he knew that Qin Yu couldn't cultivate internal skills, and he also knew how precious these internal skill secrets were. Even compared to the secrets in the royal palace of the Chu Dynasty, the internal skill secrets of the East Town King were much more valuable.
Sending so many secrets to a Qin Yu who couldn't cultivate internal skills was a waste, wasn't it?
Your Highness, all of them? Including the 'Ancestral Dragon Secret Art'? Xiao Yu can't cultivate internal skills... Xu Yuan asked again.
Did you not hear what I just said? Qin De said coldly, and Xu Yuan nodded, no longer saying anything. He could sense that Qin De was preoccupied and could guess his feelings at that moment.
Also... Qin De took a slight breath, Isn't Yu'er looking for experts in external skills? Bring the three great external skill experts from the Fierce Tiger Army over, and also search for external skill experts in the three counties of the Eastern Region, and bring them all over.
Yes! Xu Yuan replied.
Qin De paused, then suddenly said, Xu Yuan, send a message to the Boundless Wilderness, let General Zhao Yunxing also go to Yunwu Mountain Villa. If Yu'er chooses him as a teacher, he will stay at Yunwu Mountain Villa for a year.
General Zhao Yunxing? Xu Yuan was surprised.
Qin De nodded, then was about to leave the study when Xu Yuan suddenly spoke up, Your Highness, this time back to Yan Jing City, won't you go to Yunwu Mountain Villa to see Xiao Yu? The last time we saw him was more than a year ago; shouldn't we squeeze out a day to visit?
Qin De's body paused, and he said calmly, No need. Then he directly left the study. Xu Yuan looked at Qin De's back and shook his head with a sigh, Are all the people of the Qin family like this? Each one is so stubborn. For the sake of an old vow, do they even disregard the father-son relationship?
Xu Yuan sighed and also left the study, leaving behind the ashes of the burned letter on the floor of the study.
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The sky is clear, and at the hot spring in the West Garden of Yunwu Villa.
Ah, this feels so good!
Qin Yu, wearing only a pair of shorts, lay in the hot spring. No matter if it was winter or summer, he didn't have to worry about the temperature in the hot spring. The hot spring at Yunwu Villa is different from other hot springs; it has magical effects. According to some medical experts, there are many beneficial substances for the body in this hot spring.
Xiao Hei, come down! Qin Yu suddenly reached out and grabbed 'Xiao Hei', pulling it into the hot spring.
Immediately, 'Xiao Hei' flapped its wings in a panic, but by the time it escaped, it was already drenched, truly becoming a drowned rat. Water dripped from 'Xiao Hei', and it looked at Qin Yu with a 'grievous' expression, as if blaming its young master for teasing it.
Seeing 'Xiao Hei's' appearance, Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud: Haha, Xiao Hei, you're so cute! Come, soak in the hot spring with me; it's really comfortable. You will be an eagle soaring in the sky in the future, and if you can fly, you should also be able to swim, right? Otherwise, that would be useless.
Qin Yu joked about Xiao Hei, but Xiao Hei flapped its wings, shaking off the water, still staring at Qin Yu, seemingly quite dissatisfied.
Xiao Yu. Lian Yan walked over from the West Garden corridor with a smile, rounding the rockery and appearing in front of Qin Yu. Qin Yu turned around and immediately smiled brightly: Grandpa Lian.
I have good news for you. Lian Yan said mysteriously, and Qin Yu's heart suddenly filled with excitement. Good news? Could it be that Father has come? he thought, but he didn't say it out loud, eagerly looking at Lian Yan.
Lian Yan smiled and said, The various secret manuals you wanted have arrived.
Qin Yu felt a bit disappointed at first, but as his mood recovered from the disappointment, he suddenly jumped out of the hot spring, quickly got dressed, and his eyes were filled with excitement: Grandpa Lian, hurry, take me there! Where are the manuals?
No one can help him; he could only rely on his own hard work.
Follow me. Lian Yan smiled and led the way, and Qin Yu excitedly followed behind him, determined in his heart. In the past, Qin Yu lived in a daze, spending his time reading in the study, stargazing at night, or soaking in the hot spring, playing with Xiao Hei.
But at this moment, Qin Yu had a goal, and he was filled with motivation, his entire demeanor changed.
In the underground secret chamber of Yunwu Villa, North Garden.
The underground secret chamber had dozens of rooms. Lian Yan led Qin Yu into one of the chambers, which contained only a bed, a long table, a chair, and other daily necessities, looking quite simple.
At this moment, on the long table, there was a delicate black box.
Xiao Yu, the manuals are in this box. Lian Yan pointed to the black box, and as soon as Qin Yu heard this, his eyes lit up, rushing forward to open the black box. This action startled Lian Yan.
Xiao Yu, don't open it! Lian Yan's right hand suddenly flashed like a phantom, grabbing Qin Yu and lifting him up, then placing him behind him, very seriously saying, Xiao Yu, this box is not an ordinary box; you can't just open it like that!
Qin Yu looked at Lian Yan in confusion.
You are too young, Xiao Yu, and you don't understand the value of these manuals. Lian Yan shook his head and smiled, Do you know that the value of these manuals even exceeds the treasures of the Chu Dynasty's royal palace? So this box is constructed very specially; forcing it open or opening it carelessly will destroy the manuals inside.
As he spoke, Lian Yan's hand moved like a phantom, tapping the box twelve times in quick succession, each time at a different spot.
With a pop, a keyhole appeared on the box.
Qin Yu's eyes widened; he remembered clearly that the box didn't have a keyhole just now. He thought the box was just an ordinary one with a lid, not realizing its unique construction.
Even if someone else tries to take it, they won't be able to find the keyhole, and there is no key. Lian Yan said as he took out a golden key and inserted it into the keyhole. With a click, the box opened automatically.
Qin Yu immediately leaned over to take a look.
At a glance, the black box contained extremely thin books, each book having about a dozen pages, with the fewest having only a few pages, and the thickest being just over twenty pages. Yet, such thin books filled the entire box.
These internal cultivation techniques are top-notch, with sixty-eight manuals and twenty-eight external techniques. Xiao Yu, in the future, you must come to the secret chamber to read these manuals; you cannot take them out. Do you understand? Lian Yan said seriously to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu nodded firmly.
Alright, you learned to read before you were six, and over the past two years, you've read many books. You can understand these manuals yourself, so take your time. Grandpa will leave now. Lian Yan said with a smile and then left the secret chamber.
Once Lian Yan left, Qin Yu took out the manuals one by one and placed them on the table, a total of ninety-six manuals, filling the long table.
Looking at the manuals in front of him, Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with unprecedented excitement.
The Yellow Crane Rhyme, Hundred Sentences Chapter, Golden Cauldron Song, Gold Mining Song, Water Source Annotation,…
Each internal cultivation manual was enough to drive martial artists crazy, and the Qin family had a long history. Even if the manuals from the three major dynasties were brought out, they couldn't compare to the Qin family's. Many of these manuals had been lost for hundreds of years.
The Ancestral Dragon Technique, I think my father had me read this when I was young? Qin Yu looked at the last and thinnest manual, which was made of the most precious material. The Ancestral Dragon Technique was written on golden paper, and the three large characters gave a sense of pressure.
After looking through sixty-eight top internal cultivation techniques, Qin Yu turned his attention to the twenty-eight external technique manuals.
Iron Sand Palm, Great Strength Diamond Palm, Dragon Claw Hand, Iron Cloth Shirt, Diamond Shield, Thirteen Bodyguards Horizontal Training, Overlord Divine Fist…
Twenty-eight external technique manuals were laid out before Qin Yu.
First, Qin Yu casually picked one up and began to flip through it slowly. In the secret chamber, Qin Yu focused entirely on reading the various precious cultivation manuals collected by the Qin family over countless generations…
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In the secret chamber, Qin Yu browsed through the twenty-eight external technique manuals in a hurry, finishing them all in just one hour.
Grandpa Lian was right; practicing external techniques seems really tough. Qin Yu's little face frowned.
After looking at the twenty-eight manuals, Qin Yu gained some understanding of external technique cultivation. External technique cultivation is about using various methods to strengthen physical power, which involves continuous training, pushing beyond the limits of fatigue, and constantly surpassing one's limits.
Internal technique cultivation, on the other hand, is merely about absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. There is no pain during cultivation; instead, one feels refreshed afterward. External techniques, however, dig into the body's limits, subjecting it to the utmost training, which is extremely painful and difficult. These are two completely opposite methods of cultivation.
External techniques are hard, tiring, and cannot lead to innate mastery. Generally, only commoners without any background would choose to practice external techniques; true aristocrats usually practice internal techniques. But what about Qin Yu?
With sixty-eight top internal techniques, each one is incredibly valuable, but can he practice them?
Let's take a look at the internal technique heart methods. Although my dantian is quite unique, maybe there are some internal techniques I can cultivate, Qin Yu thought with a glimmer of hope, and opened the manuals with anticipation, only to be stunned.
Shenting acupoint, Baihui acupoint, Fengchi acupoint, Qimen acupoint… Sanjiao hand Shaoyang meridian, hand Taiyin, kidney foot Shaoyang meridian…
This… Qin Yu was dumbfounded.
He had read many books and heard these terms before, but the key is… he knows where the Fengchi acupoint is, but he doesn't know its location in the human body. Those books had images, but they were only rough outlines with just a few lines.
This internal technique cannot be practiced recklessly; if the qi goes astray, it could be fatal.
It seems I need to go to the study to carefully learn about the meridians first, at least to understand the acupoint locations, Qin Yu thought helplessly, then put the manuals away and left the secret chamber.
Six days later.
Qin Yu entered the secret chamber again.
Hehe, this time I'm full of confidence. I'll test each of the sixty-eight manuals to see which one I can cultivate. Qin Yu's face was full of excitement; after all, he was just an eight-year-old child who often dreamed of being a master.
After six days of studying the acupoint locations, to fully understand, Qin Yu had the servants of Yunwu Villa specially make a wooden man and had a medical expert, Mr. Weng Xian, clearly mark the acupoint locations.
Combining the books and the wooden man, and frequently asking Mr. Weng Xian, Qin Yu finally felt confident and was ready to start cultivating internal techniques.
Which manual should I start with? This one, 'Water Classic Annotation'. Qin Yu muttered to himself, casually choosing a manual. This 'Water Classic Annotation' was quite famous hundreds of years ago, but now not many people know about this top cultivation technique.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged according to the cultivation method and began to practice.
The first step in cultivating internal techniques is to have a sense of qi, to be able to feel the tiny bit of spiritual energy absorbed from heaven and earth. In reality, people unconsciously absorb spiritual energy throughout their lives, but because the amount is too small, they can't feel it at all.
Cultivation is about consciously absorbing as much as possible.
An hour later, Qin Yu's heart became chaotic, and he couldn't persist any longer.
Sensing qi, sensing qi, Grandpa Lian said that those with good talent can sense qi as soon as they start cultivating. I've been practicing for an hour, and I still haven't felt a bit of qi! Qin Yu's face was full of helplessness; sitting cross-legged for so long made his legs numb.
After moving around for a while, Qin Yu sat down again to practice 'Water Classic Annotation'.
…
Two days later.
After breakfast, Qin Yu continued to practice. He was very stubborn, insisting on practicing the first part of 'Water Classic Annotation'. In fact, just feeling the qi sensation didn't make much difference which internal technique manual he used.
Stubborn.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged again, starting to imagine the qi flowing through the meridians, and then he cleared his mind, letting it be empty, and continued like this…
Suddenly—
Qin Yu felt a very weak stream of qi slowly flowing within him. After more than two days of persistence, he finally succeeded. In an instant, Qin Yu's heart surged with excitement, and the calmness and emptiness in his mind disappeared, and he could no longer feel the qi flow.
Calm down, calm down. Qin Yu told himself, and then he entered the previous state again according to the method described in 'Water Classic Annotation'. After a moment, he indeed felt a weak stream of qi within him again.
Immediately, Qin Yu began to guide the qi to circulate through a small cycle in his meridians according to the method of 'Water Classic Annotation'. As the qi flowed, Qin Yu felt it more clearly. After completing a small cycle, he wanted to control this spiritual energy to merge into his dantian.
According to the manual, the qi entering the dantian would settle down and accumulate there.
But…
What’s going on? My dantian really can't store internal energy? Qin Yu was stunned. He found that the spiritual energy that had circulated through the small cycle in his dantian scattered and leaked out, returning to nature, leaving his dantian still empty.
It seems that what Uncle Feng said back then was right; my dantian is different and cannot store internal energy at all. In internal technique cultivation, the internal energy is stored in the dantian. If my dantian can't store it, what's the use of cultivating? At that moment, Qin Yu finally understood.
Although there are countless methods of internal technique cultivation in the world, they all share one thing in common.
The internal energy absorbed and transformed during cultivation is stored in the qi sea acupoint, which is the dantian. If the dantian can't store internal energy, what's the point of further cultivation?
Suddenly, Qin Yu casually noticed the golden 'Ancestral Dragon Technique', which stood out among the internal technique books. He reached out to take the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique'.
The 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' was very thin, only three pages, but the writing on the golden paper was very small, and there was a lot of content on those three pages.
Qin Yu tried to cultivate according to the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' mantra, and after a moment, he felt a stream of qi within him. The 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' was indeed powerful; it absorbed much more spiritual energy than before, and the circulation speed was extremely fast. However, when Qin Yu tried to store the internal energy in his dantian, the same situation occurred.
The dantian was like a funnel; however much internal energy there was, that much leaked out, and it couldn't accumulate at all.
Qin Yu's face showed a bitter smile, mixed with helplessness.
Then he smiled: Sigh, it seems I can't take shortcuts. I still want to find a way to cultivate internal techniques without hardship. This dantian is like a funnel; however much internal energy there is, that much leaks out. How can I cultivate internal techniques?
But Qin Yu seemed to not care at all.
In fact, Qin Yu had long been prepared for failure. After all, the one who said he couldn't cultivate internal techniques was Feng Yuzi, one of the three great immortals of the Chu Dynasty. With such a figure making a statement, the chance of being wrong was very low.
External techniques, hmm, from today on, I will fully devote myself to practicing external techniques. Qin Yu's eyes sparkled as he looked at the twenty-eight external technique manuals, smiling, In the past, no one in the Qianlong Continent has ever reached the innate realm with external techniques. Let me be the first to achieve innate mastery in external techniques!
After all, Qin Yu was just an eight-year-old child, still possessing a child's heart.
Reaching the innate realm through external techniques is indeed unprecedented. Just how powerful would an innate external technique master be? This is a mystery.
…
Two days later, in the morning, in Qin Yu's study.
Qin Yu was holding a book, quietly reading. Beside him were two huge bookshelves, and at a glance, these two large bookshelves held at least a thousand various books. 'Xiao Hei' was also wandering in the study, not disturbing its young master.
Third Prince, eight external technique masters have arrived, led by the deputy manager of the Wangfu, who said they are here to help the Third Prince choose an external technique teacher. A servant walked to the door of the study and said respectfully.
Qin Yu's eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly put down the book in his hand, feeling a surge of excitement. He had mentioned this to Lian Yan before, and Lian Yan had also informed the people in the Wangfu. The Eastern King, Qin De, knew about this and specially arranged for several masters from the military camp and several external technique masters from the three counties of the Eastern Region to come over.
After waiting for two days, I've finally waited for this. Kang An, hurry, lead the way! Qin Yu excitedly commanded the servant.
Yes. Kang An immediately respectfully led the way, while Qin Yu left the study and headed towards the West Garden.
Not far from the hot springs in the West Garden, there was a training ground where quite a few people were gathered at the moment.
Uncle Lian, this time the eight external martial arts masters are all top-notch. There are four from the military, and the other four are also extremely skilled external martial artists from the three prefectures of the Eastern Region. Look, that silver-haired old man is the Eagle Claw King, and... The deputy manager of the Wang residence, Li, said to Lian Yan, somewhat flattering.
Lian Yan nodded indifferently and glanced at the eight external martial arts masters. He didn't even pause for a second on the so-called Eagle Claw King and the others.
Practicing external martial arts involves training fingers and claws or legs and feet; whichever part is trained is different from ordinary people. For example, those who practice claw techniques have thicker fingers and more calluses, and Lian Yan looked down on these people entirely.
Oh? Lian Yan's eyes suddenly lit up as he focused on the last of the eight, a cold-looking man in black.
This man wasn't particularly strong, his muscles not as developed as the others, and he had no calluses on his hands. He looked nothing like an external martial arts master, but Lian Yan's gaze lingered on this man in black for a full three seconds.
The cold-looking man in black suddenly raised his head and met Lian Yan's gaze, his eyes flashing like a bolt of lightning.
Zhao Yunxing! So it's General Zhao. The prince actually spared no expense to invite you here. If Xiao Yu can become your disciple, it won't be hard for him to become a master in the future. Lian Yan said with a smile, clearly aware of Zhao Yunxing's prowess.
Zhao Yunxing's face remained cold: The prince said that whoever the Third Prince chooses as a teacher is up to him. It's all about the prince's judgment. Senior Lian, it's better not to remind the prince in secret, otherwise... even if he chooses Yunxing, I won't accept him as a disciple.
I naturally know this. It's all up to Xiao Yu's own choice. Lian Yan nodded with a smile.
This time, the eight external martial arts masters were all extremely powerful, and each of them had reached the level of external martial arts masters. No matter which one Qin Yu chose, it would be a good option. However, Lian Yan secretly hoped that Qin Yu would choose Zhao Yunxing, as he knew how formidable Zhao Yunxing was.
After a moment, footsteps sounded outside, and an excited Qin Yu rushed in. Upon seeing the eight masters, his eyes immediately lit up.
Xiao Yu, choose one of these eight external martial arts masters to be your teacher. Lian Yan said with a smile.
Qin Yu carefully looked at each one. Among the eight masters, the most eye-catching was a giant man who looked like a bear. His massive arms were as thick as Qin Yu's waist, and with one punch, Qin Yu had no doubt about its power.
Instantly, Qin Yu felt even more excited.
Choose one? Can't I choose all eight? Qin Yu looked at Lian Yan, frowning in confusion.
Lian Yan was taken aback, and the eight masters were also stunned, including the cold Zhao Yunxing, who raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but smile slightly.
Ahem. Lian Yan cleared his throat and then said to Qin Yu earnestly, Xiao Yu, practicing martial arts is not like studying. You can have several teachers for studying, but you can't do that for martial arts. For example, if you learn several types of internal martial arts at the same time, you could go astray.
But I'm learning external martial arts! Qin Yu retorted.
External martial arts are even more problematic. They are about training the body to constantly break through limits. Each external martial arts master has their own methods, which have been tested by countless people to ensure you won't ruin your body. However... if you learn from several teachers at the same time, mixing those methods together could lead to... Lian Yan shook his head and sighed, the meaning clear.
Moreover, there was an even more important reason.
We estimate that none of us would be willing to share a disciple. A sturdy bald man laughed, and the others nodded in agreement.
These eight men were all masters of external martial arts, each proud in their hearts, and how could they be willing to share a disciple? However, hearing Qin Yu say this, the eight men didn't mind, after all, he was just an eight-year-old child.
I understand. Qin Yu nodded.
Suddenly, a sly glint flashed in Qin Yu's eyes, and Lian Yan's heart skipped a beat. He knew that while Qin Yu had a good heart, he also liked to joke and play pranks, and the guards and servants of Yunwu Mountain Villa had suffered quite a bit from his tricks.
Uncles, I heard Grandpa Lian say you are external martial arts masters and let me choose one of you as my teacher, but you should also perform a bit so I can choose! Qin Yu blinked his big eyes at the eight external martial arts masters.
Isn't that right? How could he choose without a demonstration?
Haha, that's reasonable. I'll go first. What should I demonstrate? I have plenty of unique skills. The largest man among the eight, who was as big as a bear, stepped forward. He had a one-legged copper figure in his hands and thought for a moment before laughing, Alright, I'll demonstrate my strength.
The man placed the one-legged copper figure on the ground and immediately set his sights on a huge blue stone used for decoration in the West Garden. The stone was nearly half a person high and looked to weigh a thousand pounds. The man walked over, grabbed both sides with his hands.
Hmph!
With a cold grunt, Qin Yu saw a visible breath emerge from the man's nose. The man's arm muscles bulged, twisting like worms, the muscle lines resembling carved rock, the power contained within terrifying.
Up!
With a loud shout, the massive blue stone was actually thrown into the air by his hands.
Qin Yu was dumbfounded. A thousand-pound stone was already terrifying to lift, yet this man actually threw it into the air. The strength between his hands was definitely over a thousand pounds. The stone flew up one or two meters high before crashing down heavily.
The man steadied his stance and reached out with both hands, catching the blue stone.
As the stone fell, the force acting on the man's hands exceeded its own weight, yet he still held it steadily, showcasing his incredible strength.
Impressive. Qin Yu's eyes widened.
The man chuckled, unconcerned, I, Mandong, have eight hundred pounds of strength in one hand. With both hands combined, over a thousand pounds is just child's play. Mandong, born with divine strength, was one of the three great external martial arts masters of the Fierce Tiger Army, nicknamed 'Mighty Bear.'
Impressive, impressive! Who's next? Qin Yu was now excited. How could he not be thrilled after such a performance? Just thinking about having such strength in the future made him even more excited, but what Qin Yu didn't know was that Mandong's divine strength was innate, and it would be difficult for him to train to that level.
A lean man with a hooked nose stepped forward and said, I practice the Iron Sand Palm. Qin Yu noticed that the man's palms were indeed different from ordinary people's, much rougher, even appearing bluish. The hooked-nose man walked over to the blue stone and suddenly struck it with his palm.
The blue stone shook violently and then shattered with a loud bang, breaking into dozens of large pieces. Such palm strength was simply terrifying.
Qin Yu's mouth dropped open in shock as he stared at the cold hooked-nose man. Such power, if it struck a person, who could withstand it?
(Well, many readers complain that Tomato writes slowly, but everyone can feel that Tomato is improving with each book. This one is written with much more effort than 'Cun Mang.' Although it's only five thousand words a day, the actual time spent is more than what it took to write eight thousand words in the past. I hope everyone can understand... Hehe, which of the eight external martial arts masters will Qin Yu choose? The next chapter will reveal it~~~~)
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Chapter One: Qin Yu, Chapter Eight: Zhao Yunxing
Qin Yu was unaware.
The eight people who came this time had all reached the master level of their respective external martial arts schools. Each of them was incredibly powerful, capable of defeating even the peak of acquired masters. Perhaps only innate masters could suppress them.
At such a level, their hands and feet were as strong as steel, even surpassing the sharpness of weapons. Shattering blue stones was quite normal. However, reaching such a level in external martial arts requires not only hard work but also talent. After all, among the over a billion people in the three prefectures of the Eastern Region, only a handful have reached such a level in external martial arts.
Qin Yu's eyes widened as he carefully watched each external martial arts master demonstrate their unique skills.
...
Peng!
The silver-haired old man grabbed a blue stone fragment the size of a brick with one hand. With a firm grip, the stone was crushed into powder, and then the silver-haired old man coldly returned to his position, casually saying, Eagle Claw Technique.
This was the sixth external martial arts master to perform.
The bald, muscular man stepped forward, his bare upper body seemingly glowing with a hint of gold.
Iron Leg Technique. The bald man smiled slightly and then casually swung his leg.
Whoosh! The air was instantly sliced, producing a sharp, piercing whistle. A visible air current shot out in a straight line, striking a shattered blue stone, which was immediately sent rolling far away.
Just the air current generated by the terrifying speed of his leg sent the shattered stone rolling far away. What would happen if that leg actually struck a person?
Impressive. Qin Yu secretly marveled, then turned his gaze to the last external martial arts master, the cold-looking man in black. Throughout the performances, this cold-looking man had remained indifferent, his eyes calm.
Why aren't you performing? After waiting for a moment without seeing the cold man take action, Qin Yu curiously asked.
Zhao Yunxing shook his head indifferently, My claw technique is not as good as the Eagle Claw King's, my strength is not as great as Mandong's, and my leg technique is not as good as this brother's. So why should I embarrass myself?
Qin Yu was taken aback.
Surely you must have some unique skill? Qin Yu scrutinized the cold-looking man in black, trying to discern his unique skill, but he failed. He couldn't find anything special about this man in black.
Unique skill? Zhao Yunxing smiled, then looked at Qin Yu with a serious expression, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, My unique skill only reveals itself when I kill. However... even if I become your teacher, I won't teach you any killing techniques.
Qin Yu was not intimidated by Zhao Yunxing's imposing presence; instead, he asked in confusion, If you won't teach me your unique skill, then what will you teach me?
Body training. Zhao Yunxing replied flatly.
Qin Yu suddenly smiled, Alright, then I choose you.
A hint of surprise appeared on Zhao Yunxing's usually cold face, and the other seven external martial arts masters looked at Qin Yu in astonishment. They couldn't understand why Qin Yu chose someone who only taught 'body training' over them.
Alright, the Third Prince has made his choice. From today on, Zhao Yunxing will be the Third Prince's teacher. Deputy Manager Li announced loudly.
The other seven external martial arts masters approached Qin Yu in astonishment. Mandong's deep voice rang out, Third Prince, why didn't you choose me? I can definitely teach you to be as strong as an ox, wielding a big axe, one chop can take out a whole bunch!
Looking at the curious expressions of the seven external martial arts masters, Qin Yu wore a mischievous smile, Hehe, that's a secret.
At this moment, Zhao Yunxing also approached, looking at Qin Yu with a faint smile, and asked, I'm also curious, why did you choose me as your teacher? Third Prince, can you tell me the reason?
Qin Yu raised his head slightly, proudly saying, Duh, do I even need to say? What a bunch of fools. With that, he turned to leave, and Lian Yan came over, walking beside Qin Yu, asking, Xiao Yu, why did you choose Zhao Yunxing?
Qin Yu immediately whispered mysteriously to Lian Yan, Grandpa Lian, do I even need to say? Just look at their expressions. Among the eight, Zhao Yunxing stood at the back, and no one dared to approach him. Also, Zhao Yunxing seemed completely indifferent while watching the others perform. Can't that be a judgment? And... Grandpa Lian, look at Zhao Yunxing's gaze; it's different from the others~~~ Hehe!
With that, Qin Yu walked out of the West Garden, while the eight external martial arts masters looked at each other in surprise. They were all masters and had sharp hearing, so they heard Qin Yu's words.
The Third Prince's mind is indeed meticulous. He might really find a good disciple, but... I wonder how his willpower is. A hint of a smile appeared in Zhao Yunxing's eyes.
The other seven masters understood and admired the Third Prince's intelligence.
General Zhao, we will return to the military camp now. Mandong and the other two external martial arts masters from the Fierce Tiger Army immediately cupped their hands in respect, their demeanor sincere. Even innate masters viewed General Zhao as superior.
Brother Zhao, congratulations on acquiring such a talented disciple. We will take our leave. The Eagle Claw King and the others also cupped their hands respectfully.
Internal martial arts masters belong to one circle, while external martial arts masters belong to another. In the entire Qianlong Continent, among so many external martial arts masters, Zhao Yunxing is considered a king-level figure, respected by all external martial arts masters. Moreover, Zhao Yunxing was also very skilled in leading troops. The Eastern King, Qin De, was willing to let Zhao Yunxing teach for a year, which surprised Xu Yuan for a long time.
...
The next day, in the huge training ground of Yunwu Mountain Villa, Zhao Yunxing stood proudly in his black training outfit, motionless.
Teacher! Qin Yu, dressed in a training outfit, excitedly ran up to Zhao Yunxing and respectfully said.
Zhao Yunxing nodded slightly and then said, From now on, you must arrive at the training ground by six in the morning. It is already eight o'clock; you are one full hour late. First, I will punish you to run from Yunwu Mountain Villa to the foot of the mountain, and then back again. (To make it clear, the time in the Qianlong Continent is set as twenty-four hours a day, thirty days a month, and three hundred sixty days a year. This is also Tomato being lazy.)
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback and immediately retorted angrily, Teacher, this is my first time! You didn't tell me I had to come at six!
Do not doubt my orders. What you need to do is... execute them. Zhao Yunxing's cold eyes fixed on Qin Yu without any compromise. Qin Yu bit his lip and immediately said, Yes, Teacher! After saying that, he began to run down.
Yunwu Villa is located on the hillside of Donglan Mountain, about two thousand meters from the villa to the foot of the mountain, making a round trip of four thousand meters. The return trip involves climbing uphill, which is a difficulty that an eight-year-old child simply cannot bear.
Zhao Yunxing watched Qin Yu start running, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he nodded slightly. Then he returned to his stern demeanor. Zhao Yunxing also began to run behind Qin Yu, moving as effortlessly as if he were strolling, his every step covering several meters, easily keeping pace with Qin Yu.
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with determination as he pursed his lips and started running.
In the past, he often hiked, frequently running from Yunwu Villa to the mountain top, each time over a thousand meters. This had greatly improved Qin Yu's endurance, and soaking in the hot springs at Yunwu Villa made his body much stronger than that of his peers.
Running the two thousand meters down to the foot of the mountain was not too strenuous for Qin Yu; he finished the distance merely out of breath. Turning around, he began to run back uphill.
Going downhill is easy, but going uphill is hard.
After just a few hundred meters, Qin Yu felt his breath becoming extremely labored, each step a struggle. His leg muscles ached, and every step felt like a challenge, but he could sense that Zhao Yunxing was right beside him.
Qin Yu was inherently stubborn and proud, and he gritted his teeth to keep going.
At his limit... breathing was difficult, his chest felt like a bellows rapidly sucking in oxygen.
Am I done for?
Reaching his physical limit, Qin Yu felt immense pain: Father. The thought of his father made him grit his teeth and push on, the pain intensifying to the point where he felt he might die. But suddenly... it was as if he had crossed a peak, and his breathing became slightly easier.
Having passed this physiological limit, Qin Yu maintained a state close to his limit while running.
After running over a thousand meters and seeing the gate of Yunwu Villa, Qin Yu reached his second physiological limit.
We're at Yunwu Villa. Qin Yu felt a wave of relief and was about to stop to rest. But—
Run to the training ground. Zhao Yunxing's cold voice rang out from behind. Zhao Yunxing showed no signs of fatigue, his voice steady without a hint of fluctuation. While ordinary people would be panting just from walking uphill, he showed not the slightest change in breath.
Haah... haah... Qin Yu said nothing, only breathing heavily. He gritted his teeth and finally ran to the training ground. Upon arriving, he felt his legs go weak and was exhausted, wanting to sit down.
Stand up, no sitting. Zhao Yunxing flashed in front of Qin Yu, looking at him with an expression unchanged from before they started the climb.
Relying on his inherent pride, Qin Yu forced himself to stand and looked at Zhao Yunxing.
Zhao Yunxing nodded and said, You managed to run down, so you must have felt your physical limits. Good, you ran it all at once. From today on, you are my disciple, Zhao Yunxing. The implication of Zhao Yunxing's words was clear: if Qin Yu couldn't finish the run, Zhao Yunxing would likely leave and stop teaching him.
Qin Yu simply stared at Zhao Yunxing. It wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but at that moment, he couldn't find the words after such an intense run.
All external skills, whether it's Iron Sand Palm, Iron Leg Technique, or others, are merely methods to train specific parts of the body to make them as strong as steel, with incredible attack power. Regardless of the external skill, the body is fundamental; the body is the foundation. A person as fast as lightning and able to lift a thousand pounds practicing any external skill, whether it's the Overlord's Divine Fist or Iron Leg Technique, will definitely be much stronger than a sickly person. Zhao Yunxing spoke eloquently.
Qin Yu's breath had calmed down by now, and hearing Zhao Yunxing say this, he immediately replied, Teacher, I understand. The body is fundamental; a good body is like a piece of uncut jade, which can be carved into something great, while a weak body is like a piece of impure jade. Even with superb craftsmanship, it can't become a good jade carving.
Zhao Yunxing rarely smiled, Very good, as long as you understand. I will only teach you for a year. Within this year, I will train you in all aspects of your body: strength, speed, flexibility, explosiveness, and resistance to blows, etc., allowing your body to undergo constant transformation. As for methods of attack, I won't teach you. I will only teach you how to train your body to perfection; as for how to use this body to attack or kill, you'll have to comprehend that yourself.
My training method is... extreme training. You must have felt the existence of physiological limits while running just now, but compared to my training, that was child's play. Of course, you can choose to give up. If you choose to give up, I will be relieved; my soldiers are much stronger than you, a child. Zhao Yunxing said coldly, looking at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu's eyes were resolute.
Limits?
Qin Yu found that he had come to enjoy the feeling of surpassing limits. Yes, he liked it.
Teacher, let's begin. Qin Yu looked at Zhao Yunxing with determination, and Zhao Yunxing raised an eyebrow, surprised by his disciple's strong will, a hint of satisfaction appearing on his face.
But suddenly, Qin Yu made a pained expression, blinking at Zhao Yunxing, and said pitifully, Teacher, can I take a break? Running just now was really exhausting. Let me drink some water first, then soak in the hot springs, and have Grandpa Weng help massage me; my muscles are really tired.
Zhao Yunxing was taken aback, his expression freezing. At that moment, his face was quite something, best described as... a mix of laughter and tears.
(This chapter has quite a few words, right? Hehe, then go ahead and smash that recommendation ticket...)
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Before training you, I must make you understand the essence of my training method. A year from now, even if I return, you must continue training according to the essence of my training method. Zhao Yunxing said sternly, staring at Qin Yu.
Hearing the word 'essence,' Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he listened intently.
There are countless external skills in the world, but most training methods have gone astray. Zhao Yunxing said calmly, seeming like an emperor pointing out the flaws in other external training methods as if they were worthless.
Qin Yu, remember this: when practicing external skills, you must thoroughly study the medical path! Zhao Yunxing fixed his gaze on Qin Yu, emphasizing his point.
Medical path? Qin Yu found it strange but still kept it in mind.
Zhao Yunxing continued, Why do people practice? The first reason is for health and longevity, and the second is to increase their attack power. Those who practice external skills want their fists and legs to be as hard as iron, and indeed, they achieve that. But... are their fists as hard as a battle knife forged from mysterious iron?
Qin Yu furrowed his brow at this.
Mysterious iron is quite precious, and weapons made from it are much sharper and harder than ordinary iron weapons. The sharpness of a mysterious iron sword definitely surpasses
The clock is divided into twenty-four hours, twelve time periods, with each hour consisting of sixty minutes.
Faster, swim faster! Zhao Yunxing said coldly.
In the round lake, a figure was swimming continuously; it was Qin Yu. According to Zhao Yunxing, swimming, though ordinary, is a great way to develop body coordination and flexibility, so Qin Yu was ordered to keep swimming in the round lake.
I really want to stop. Qin Yu gritted his teeth, constantly swinging his arms, his legs also rhythmically splashing in the water. He had already swum ten laps, and each lap was a full two hundred meters, making it two thousand meters in total.
Qin Yu often soaked in hot springs in the West Garden, where the center was quite deep, and he frequently swam there, so his swimming skills were quite high. However, swimming non-stop and finishing within a set time was too torturous for him.
His legs were sore, his arms ached, and his head felt swollen.
Father! Just thinking of his father's smile made Qin Yu grit his teeth and continue to persevere. Even though he had reached his limit, he still pushed on.
Faster, a bit faster. Zhao Yunxing urged coldly, without a hint of emotion.
A fierce look flashed in Qin Yu's eyes as he stared ahead. Hearing Zhao Yunxing's voice, he kept demanding himself to speed up. At that moment, his swollen head suddenly felt a bit lighter, and his arms and legs seemed to regain some strength.
Qin Yu clearly felt a surge of energy rising from within his body, an energy that seemed to come from nowhere but felt natural. There was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Surpassing limits.
He enjoyed this feeling; every time he surpassed his physical limits, his seemingly exhausted body would generate strength from deep within. He could even feel the changes in his body, the potential hidden deep inside.
Good, you're three minutes slower. Zhao Yunxing said indifferently, glancing at the mechanical clock.
Qin Yu struggled to get out of the water. At this moment, he could hardly move, especially his arms, which felt completely useless, and his legs were extremely sore. He gasped for breath, trying to inhale the fresh air and recover quickly.
You were three minutes slow, so now you have to run back to the West Garden and do a hundred bodyweight squats in the training area. Zhao Yunxing issued the command directly.
Run back to the West Garden? And... Qin Yu gasped, unable to believe what he was hearing as he looked at Zhao Yunxing. At this moment, his legs felt like they couldn't even walk, and Zhao Yunxing was making him run back and do a hundred squats.
Do you have any objections? Zhao Yunxing asked flatly.
I do have objections. Surpassing human limits can train the body, but if it goes too far, my body will break down. I feel like I've reached my limit; I can't continue training. Teacher, during the swimming just now, I felt that limit twice in a row. I feel like I can't experience that limit again. Qin Yu looked straight at Zhao Yunxing and said directly.
Zhao Yunxing replied indifferently, I am the teacher; you must obey my orders. If you feel my training is problematic and don't want to continue, I can leave immediately. I don't care about lazy disciples like you.
Qin Yu's expression changed slightly.
Then he glanced at Zhao Yunxing, took a deep breath, and forced his legs to start running. The first step was excruciating, his legs felt like they were on fire, but after running for a while, they actually felt stronger.
Eh? What's going on? Qin Yu was shocked.
Zhao Yunxing, watching from behind, had a slight smile on his lips: This kid, do I still not know your true limits? When you were swimming, you used your arms much more than your legs. The leg muscles are inherently more developed than the arms, and since your arms held up, your legs can at least handle one more set of training.
Thinking of how Qin Yu had questioned him earlier, Zhao Yunxing couldn't help but chuckle.
This kid. Shaking his head with a smile, Zhao Yunxing followed behind Qin Yu.
...
In the evening, at the hot springs in the West Garden.
After a day of extreme training, Qin Yu lay in the hot spring, feeling the soreness and numbness in his muscles, even sensing the gradual changes in them. With a face full of enjoyment, he spread his arms wide and shouted, Ah, heaven! This is true enjoyment!!!
Little Black flapped its wings beside him, seemingly very happy.
With a stern face, Zhao Yunxing walked over, standing by the hot spring. The hot springs at Yunwu Mountain are very therapeutic and beneficial for your body. Also, after soaking for three hours, you should go to Old Man Weng and apply some medicinal wine; absorbing the effects will be very good for your body.
Okay, got it... Qin Yu replied cheerfully, waving his hand casually.
Zhao Yunxing didn't mind and turned to leave.
...
In the training area, Zhao Yunxing stood straight, and Qin Yu had arrived early this time. Strangely enough, even though he had reached his limits in training yesterday, after the effects of the hot spring and the medicinal wine, he felt full of energy today.
Those who can train external skills to their limits are mostly the children of wealthy families. Zhao Yunxing thought to himself.
Training external skills means constantly surpassing physical limits, but the body doesn't just generate strength; it also needs to absorb energy. Wealthy children can eat nourishing foods, specialized medicinal meals, and precious medicinal wines, and they can also hire skilled healers to massage away fatigue.
With such conditions, training external skills is naturally different.
Now, we will do strength training. Hold the iron rod and do squats, starting with a hundred. Zhao Yunxing casually pointed to an iron rod that wasn't too thick, weighing about ten pounds. For adults, it was easy, but for eight-year-old Qin Yu, it was different.
Hmph!
Qin Yu exerted his arms and lifted the iron rod to his chest, grinning, Teacher, this is easy.
Finish a hundred before you talk. Zhao Yunxing said coldly.
Immediately, Qin Yu began to squat. At first, it was quite easy; it was just standing straight and then squatting down, right? But after doing thirty, he felt his legs starting to ache, and after ten more, his calves cramped up.
A hundred?
He was already struggling after just forty.
Ha! Taking a deep breath, he paused for a moment, and the muscles in his feet recovered. Qin Yu continued to squat, but the further he went, the more painful it became. A fierce light flickered in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and persevered.
He managed to push through to seventy, but he felt like his legs could no longer support him.
Ha!
With a sudden low shout, he forced himself to stand up, a glimmer of light burning in his eyes—excitement.
Ha!
With another loud shout, Qin Yu stood up again.
With each shout, he squeezed out every bit of strength hidden in his legs. His legs gradually warmed up, and waves of power surged from deep within his muscles. Miraculously, with his final shout, he actually completed his one hundredth squat!
Though his legs felt weak and as if he might collapse at any moment, his eyes were filled with excitement and burning madness.
Zhao Yunxing nodded secretly.
Now we will do finger strength training. Zhao Yunxing's expression remained stern, giving Qin Yu no time to rest, directly ordering him. Zhao Yunxing had actually designed this training plan; at this moment, Qin Yu's legs were the most fatigued, but his hands had not yet reached their limit, so Zhao Yunxing proceeded with finger strength training.
Teacher, how do we train finger strength? Although Qin Yu's legs were exhausted, he still smiled and asked Zhao Yunxing.
Qin Yu was increasingly fond of that wonderful feeling of surpassing limits. In the moment of surpassing limits, he felt a passion for life—yes, passion, the burning of passion, the madness of limits. That feeling was exquisite.
Finger strength, the best way is to practice one-finger Zen while standing on your hands, but your finger strength is still too weak. First, practice with the iron sand palm method. This is a silkworm silk glove; put it on first. When training finger strength, be sure not to damage the skin on your hands. Zhao Yunxing tossed the prepared silkworm silk gloves to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu happily accepted the gloves and put them on.
This is beach white sand. Use all your strength to scoop it with both hands, and keep scooping. You can only stop when I say so. Zhao Yunxing pointed to a pot of white sand not far away.
Yes, teacher!
Qin Yu treated this training like a game, but his legs were indeed very sore. Enduring the pain, he gritted his teeth and walked to the pot ten meters away. With the silkworm silk gloves on, he began to scoop, each scoop requiring all his effort.
Ah!
Qin Yu couldn't help but moan. Although the silkworm silk gloves protected his fingers, they only prevented the sand from touching his fingers. The force of scooping down was still directly applied to his hands.
The rapid scooping and the force from the white sand made Qin Yu's fingers gradually ache unbearably. He couldn't help but lower the depth of his scoops; originally, he scooped all the way to the bottom, but now he only scooped halfway, making it much easier.
Scoop all the way to the bottom, don't be lazy.
Zhao Yunxing said coldly.
Qin Yu's heart sank; he could only grit his teeth and persist.
Although Qin Yu loved the feeling of surpassing limits, the pain in his fingers was truly torturous. After all, he was just an eight-year-old child, the third son of the King of East Town, with a noble status. He had never endured such hardship before.
Poof!
As he scooped down hard, the intense pain made Qin Yu's tears flow uncontrollably.
Zhao Yunxing watched coldly, observing the eight-year-old child in front of him, tears streaming down his face as he continued to scoop sand. Zhao Yunxing seemed to have no compassion, constantly demanding more...
Crying, yet still scooping.
...
Training had been ongoing for half a year. With daily training and an increased food intake, Qin Yu's body had become much stronger than before.
At the waterfall under Donglan Mountain.
Ha!
Zhao Yunxing executed a flying kick, sending several large rocks tumbling down into the waterfall. Moments later, a platform formed by the rocks appeared at the base of the waterfall, where water cascaded down from above, splashing countless white droplets.
Stand firm like a mountain, move like lightning. This waterfall isn't even that big. After squatting for so long, with your leg strength, you should be able to hold a horse stance under this waterfall. Zhao Yunxing pointed to a blue stone. Stand on it and make sure to hold your ground.
Not even a big waterfall? Qin Yu looked at the waterfall plunging from a great height. The immense force crashing onto the rocks produced a thunderous roar. If this waterfall wasn't considered big, then what would be?
After half a year of squat training, Qin Yu's leg muscles had become significantly stronger.
Yes! Qin Yu slowly stepped onto the blue stone. The pressure from the waterfall wasn't too great, and standing on the stone, he could still relatively easily withstand the force.
Move to the center. Zhao Yunxing said coldly.
Qin Yu felt helpless but could only slowly move his feet toward the center. The closer he got to the center, the greater the water's impact became. He could already feel his body swaying, but he had to reach the center.
Not good!
Qin Yu felt his body wobble, and his feet couldn't hold on any longer, causing him to be swept into the lake.
Continue! Zhao Yunxing said indifferently.
...
As night fell, Qin Yu lay in the hot spring, comfortably squinting his eyes. Soaking in the hot spring every day was his greatest pleasure. He had never felt this way before, but now, after training to his limits every day, entering the hot spring brought a wave of soreness and numbness to his muscles, which felt wonderful.
Little Black had only grown a little in half a year, but a golden feather had appeared on its head, while the rest of its body remained black. Little Black's growth was much slower than that of an average eagle, and at this moment, it was also beside the hot spring, flapping around aimlessly.
Qin Yu fell asleep in the hot spring.
Every day, he trained during the day and soaked in the hot spring for six hours at night. He had specially fixed a reclining chair in the hot spring, where he would sleep while soaking. In the late night, he would have the skilled healer Weng Xian massage him and apply medicinal wine, allowing him to read books during that time.
He could say he wasted no time at all.
By the hot spring, two figures suddenly appeared: Lian Yan and Zhao Yunxing, both watching the peacefully sleeping Qin Yu.
Little Yu isn't even nine yet; he's still a child. Looking at the drool at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth and his still youthful face, Lian Yan felt a pang of affection. Having raised Qin Yu since he was small, Lian Yan regarded him as his own grandson.
Zhao Yunxing rarely smiled, but he nodded as he looked at Qin Yu. Little Yu is a very strong child. The training I've given him is definitely his true limit. If he exceeds this limit, his body will break down. The fact that he can endure... When the prince had me train the army, I conducted extreme training among a hundred thousand soldiers, reaching the limits of a normal soldier, but only a thousand could endure for a year.
Zhao Yunxing's military training was mainly because ordinary soldiers couldn't enjoy the precious medicinal meals, soak in hot springs to relieve fatigue, or have skilled healers to massage them, etc.
However...
Those soldiers were all adults, while Qin Yu was just a child. The fact that a child could endure this was indeed surprising and gratifying for Zhao Yunxing.
Looking at Qin Yu's sleeping form, Lian Yan and Zhao Yunxing smiled and walked away, leaving Qin Yu still asleep, completely unaware of their presence, with a slight smile of happiness on his face, and a glistening line of drool at the corner of his mouth.
Perhaps... in his dreams, he was with his father.
Father, it had been almost two years since he last visited.
...
Weighted running training, weighted squat training, horse stance training under the waterfall, explosive training under resistance, practicing punches in water with water resistance, all-day weighted movement, flexibility training, finger strength training, reaction training, speed training...
Various training methods, following a certain pattern, Zhao Yunxing conducted comprehensive training for Qin Yu. In Zhao Yunxing's training, Qin Yu continuously broke through his physiological limits, and his physical skills improved rapidly.
One year later.
Nine-year-old Qin Yu was wearing long pants and had his upper body bare. His muscles were not prominent, presenting an almost perfect streamlined shape, just like a cheetah.
“Qin Yu, your will is very strong. Extreme training is not important; the most important thing is to have a strong will,” Zhao Yunxing looked at Qin Yu with an unprecedented smile, seeming quite satisfied with him. “The teacher is going back to the army. Remember, extreme, challenge the extreme, surpass the extreme. As long as you keep working hard, you will succeed one day.”
Qin Yu looked at his teacher in front of him. Over the past year, he had secretly been angry at his teacher's ruthlessness. Every time, he trained with tears in his eyes, but today, seeing the content smile on his teacher's face, he suddenly understood everything.
“Teacher, I will not let you down,” Qin Yu said firmly, looking at Zhao Yunxing.
Zhao Yunxing smiled and nodded, then suddenly turned around and walked out of Yunwu Mountain Villa. With a roar of a fierce tiger, Qin Yu's eyes turned slightly red. He understood that from today on...
He would be training alone.
In the boundless wilderness, with towering mountains and endless jungles, fierce beasts were hidden within. The vastness of the wilderness was beyond anyone's knowledge. The three counties of the Eastern Region claimed to have a total of six hundred thousand troops, with four hundred thousand stationed at the edge of the wilderness.
Another two hundred thousand troops were outside the Heishui Mountain Range, where nearly two hundred thousand mountain bandits resided, known as the number one bandit group in the world. These bandits were very familiar with the terrain of the Heishui Mountain Range, taking advantage of the land, so the twenty thousand troops controlled by the Eastern Town King were stationed outside the Heishui Mountain Range to deter the bandits.
At the edge of the wilderness, in the Iron Peak City, in a strict mansion room, the Eastern Town King Qin De was quietly reading a book.
“Your Highness,” Zhao Yunxing bowed outside the door.
“Yunxing, come in,” Qin De said without looking up. Zhao Yunxing bowed and entered the room, standing quietly to wait for Qin De to speak. In his heart, Zhao Yunxing held nothing but respect for the Eastern Town King.
Qin De put down the book in his hand, looked up at Zhao Yunxing, and smiled slightly, “Yunxing, you have been teaching Yu'er for a year now. Tell me, does Yu'er have a future in external skills?”
“Your Highness, the Third Prince is very diligent and hardworking. His perseverance is stronger than many adults,” Zhao Yunxing immediately replied. A slight smile appeared on Qin De's face, and Zhao Yunxing continued, “However, the Third Prince's innate talent can only be considered above average. Historically, those who reach the peak of external skills are mostly those with exceptionally high innate talent. But with the nourishment of the Yunwu Mountain Villa's hot springs and the regular consumption of precious medicinal meals, the Third Prince still has hope of reaching the peak of external skills.”
The peak of external skills means reaching the acquired limit, close to the innate realm. Cultivating external skills to such a level allows one to compete with early innate masters.
“How many years will it take?” Qin De asked in return.
Zhao Yunxing thought for a moment and said, “It will probably take thirty years. This is assuming the Third Prince must persist continuously. In external skills, the later stages become increasingly difficult to progress. For example, strength; the Third Prince could easily reach three to four hundred pounds with one hand after training for over ten years. However, to reach the peak of external skills, he should achieve seven to eight hundred pounds with one hand, and the further he goes, the harder it gets. Thirty years is about right.”
Qin De shook his head and sighed, “Thirty years is too long. But if he can have the strength to protect himself in just over ten years, that would be considered good enough.”
“Alright, Yunxing, you can go back now,” Qin De said with a smile. Zhao Yunxing immediately bowed and said, “I take my leave.” Afterward, Zhao Yunxing left the room, leaving Qin De alone inside. After a long while, a low sigh echoed in the room...
******
The waterfall crashed down, and Qin Yu was holding a horse stance, enduring on the blue stones beneath the waterfall.
Feeling the impact of the waterfall, Qin Yu secretly rejoiced that when he first started training, Zhao Yunxing emphasized building his body's resistance to impact and often covered him in medicinal wine. This allowed Qin Yu to have considerable resistance; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to withstand the force of the waterfall.
“Hold on.”
Qin Yu kept urging himself in his heart. Zhao Yunxing was no longer there, and no one was demanding anything from him. Qin Yu had once had thoughts of slacking off, after all, he was training alone, and no one would scold him for being lazy. Moreover, he was still a child.
However... that thought was quickly crushed.
His elder brother, his second brother, and even his father were not lazy; none of them were weak.
As a descendant of the Qin family, as the son of the Eastern Town King Qin De, he naturally would not be weak.
Work hard!
“Hold on, hold on!” Feeling his legs weaken, Qin Yu kept cheering himself on. He even felt the tremors in his leg muscles; every time he persisted longer, strength would surge from deep within his muscles.
Suddenly—
His legs went numb, and with a “plop,” he was thrown into the lake.
...
In the training ground, several sandbags were hanging upside down, and Qin Yu stood quietly among them.
“Ha!”
With a loud shout, Qin Yu punched one of the sandbags, and almost in an instant, he struck three or four sandbags simultaneously. Those sandbags swayed and bumped into each other, causing the entire group of sandbags to shake.
Without any trajectory, one sandbag that was originally rushing forward changed its path upon colliding with another.
“Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!”
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled as his hands quickly struck each incoming sandbag. This was training for reaction speed, which was related to both the speed of the arms and personal reflexes. Reaction speed could also be improved through training.
In a battle between masters, a moment's faster reaction could take a life.
As Qin Yu struck quickly, the sandbags swayed faster and faster, and he began to feel the pressure mounting. Suddenly, his back collided, and he lost his balance, causing three or four sandbags to hit him simultaneously.
“Bang!”
Qin Yu fell to the ground but quickly got back up.
“Hiss~~~” Qin Yu gasped, looking down at his knee, which was now completely scraped, blood seeping out. The ground was covered with some gravel, clearly from when he fell and hit his knee against it.
“Didn’t clean up properly.” Qin Yu felt helpless. He had cleaned up before training, but who would have thought it wasn’t done thoroughly.
“Continue.”
Ignoring the injury, Qin Yu swept the gravel away and charged back into the center of the sandbags to continue his reaction training.
...
Dressed only in shorts, Qin Yu lay on a chair, his whole body smeared with medicinal wine, holding a book in the courtyard. Several lanterns were lit in the courtyard, and next to one lantern, the words on the book were clearly visible.
Although Teacher Zhao Yunxing had returned, Qin Yu did not lower his standards in the slightest; in fact, he was even stricter. He trained all day long, and at night until midnight, he absorbed the nourishment from the hot springs to recover, which was also Qin Yu's sleeping time.
At this moment, after applying the medicinal wine, it was time to read.
“It’s been a long time since I went to the mountain top to watch the stars,” Qin Yu looked up at the starry sky, a smile on his face. “But watching the stars in the courtyard is also nice. Little Black, don’t you think? Hey, Little Black, why are you growing so slowly? You’re still growing golden fur on your head?”
As he spoke, Qin Yu reached out to pat the ‘Little Black’ beside him.
Little Black's eyes sparkled, flapping its wings repeatedly, seemingly refusing Qin Yu's touch, then proudly raised its head, looking quite arrogant.
Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh.
“Forget it, I won’t waste time with you. I need to focus on my reading; I have to continue training tomorrow.” Qin Yu immediately began reading the book in his hand, which was a medical book. He remembered clearly that Zhao Yunxing had said before that to become a true master of external skills, one must be proficient in medicine.
By the courtyard gate, Lian Yan was hiding in the shadows, watching Qin Yu with kindness.
Especially upon hearing Qin Yu say he wouldn’t waste time playing with the black eagle, Lian Yan felt a surge of pity. Qin Yu was only nine years old, yet he didn’t waste a single moment of the day; every minute was meticulously planned. Everything was for the sake of hard training, but what was all this for?
Qin De hadn’t visited Yunwu Mountain Villa in a long time.
Looking at the book, Qin Yu was unaware that dawn had arrived. The pastries beside his chair had also been eaten up without him noticing.
Qin Yu put down the book in his hand, looked up, stretched lazily with a bright smile, and said, “The early bird catches the worm. A new day has arrived. Qin Yu, work hard! If you work hard, you will succeed.”
A new day of training began...
(Tomato is suffering from neck pain today, can’t turn his head left or right at all, probably from typing in front of the computer every day. Does anyone have any remedies?)
In the hot spring, Qin Yu stood with a determined gaze.
Don’t think Qin Yu was just soaking in the hot spring; he was conducting explosive training with resistance in the water. Water resistance training helps with explosive power. Instead of training in other lakes, it was better to train in the hot spring, where the water also provided resistance and nourished the body, killing two birds with one stone.
Punch out! Pull back!
Kick out! Pull back!
Qin Yu rapidly punched and kicked in the water, each time unleashing his strongest power to achieve maximum speed. With his horse stance firmly planted, he didn’t sway in the water, which was a result of long-term training.
The water flowed vigorously, following its unique trajectory. Each time, Qin Yu made his punches and kicks faster, naturally beginning to change the trajectory of his strikes. What should the trajectory of a punch be?
Straight line?
Curve?
Neither! Nothing is absolute; straight lines and curves intertwine. Everything is aimed at making punches faster, stronger, and reducing resistance. The pursuit of greater strength and faster speed drove Qin Yu to keep attacking.
At this moment, small iron weights were also strapped to his arms and legs...
...
In the training ground, Qin Yu was only wearing shorts, holding a horse stance. A burly guard named Yang Shan stood nearby, holding a wooden stick. Qin Yu was undergoing impact training, and his body could only become stronger through continuous strikes and the absorption of medicinal wine, allowing him to withstand blades and spears when trained to the extreme.
“Uncle Yang, hit harder,” Qin Yu said, clearly dissatisfied with Yang Shan's strikes.
Yang Shan quickly advised, “Your Highness, that’s enough. We can end the strikes now.” Looking at the red marks all over Qin Yu's body and his indifferent expression, Yang Shan felt a pang of heartache. When Qin Yu was six years old, Yang Shan and the others had come to Yunwu Mountain Villa together. Over the past three years, they had watched this child grow up; who could bear to hit him?
However, Yang Shan was forced to strike because this was part of the external skill training.
“I told you to hit, so just hit. Forget it, I’ll do it myself,” Qin Yu shook his head with a smile, reaching for the wooden stick.
Yang Shan quickly retreated, refusing to let Qin Yu take the stick, hurriedly saying, “Alright, alright, I’ll continue hitting. You want me to hit harder, right? I understand.” Yang Shan dared not let Qin Yu hit himself; if Qin Yu did it, he would push himself to the limit. Yang Shan still remembered the day Qin Yu had even been injured.
“Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!” “Bang!”...
The wooden stick struck Qin Yu's body repeatedly. Qin Yu held his horse stance, biting his lip, enduring without a sound, as red marks appeared all over his body. This made Yang Shan feel a wave of discomfort; although he was now a soldier, at nine years old, he was still herding cattle at home. Yet, as the Third Prince of the Eastern Town King’s residence, Qin Yu wasted no time, constantly training to reach the limits of the human body.
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled like stars, and from his gaze, one could see his determination, as unshakeable as Mount Tai.
...
“Little Yu, today’s training volume is a bit too much. Let’s reduce it a little tomorrow.”
Qin Yu was lying down while an old man with a head full of white hair was massaging him, expressing concern. This old man was Weng Xian, a master of medicine and one of the top medical experts in the Eastern Town King’s residence. When Qin De sent Weng Xian to Yunwu Mountain Villa, it had surprised many in the royal residence; how could the king bear to send such a medical expert to a mere villa?
“It’s fine, Grandpa Weng. Your unique massage technique, combined with the medicinal wine, will leave me perfectly fine the next day,” Qin Yu shrugged, showing no concern.
Weng Xian's hands moved slowly but rhythmically, sometimes patting, sometimes kneading, sometimes pressing, sometimes stroking, using various techniques. Moreover, Weng Xian's hands were coated with medicinal wine, and with his unique massage technique, the medicinal effects quickly absorbed into Qin Yu's body.
Seeing Qin Yu's nonchalant demeanor, Weng Xian shook his head with a smile, and could not help but infuse his internal energy into the massage technique.
“So comfortable,” Qin Yu felt a wave of warmth in his body, unable to help but exclaim in satisfaction.
Weng Xian smiled; if he didn’t want to, he wouldn’t exert himself like this for anyone, no matter how high their status. But for Qin Yu, Weng Xian was genuinely concerned. After all, seeing a child train so hard every day, how could he not feel soft-hearted?
“Alright, Little Yu, don’t push yourself too hard during training in the future. That Zhao Yunxing is the same; what extreme training method? If it weren’t for the hot springs in Yunwu Mountain Villa and me helping you clear your meridians and infusing the medicinal effects into your body every day, how could you, a child, handle it?” Weng Xian sighed, clearly displeased with Zhao Yunxing.
Qin Yu beamed at Weng Xian, saying, “Got it, Grandpa Weng, you’re the best. Sleep early, see you!” Weng Xian nodded with a smile, giving Qin Yu some advice before Qin Yu left his residence.
Tonight, the sky was filled with stars, dazzlingly bright.
“Teacher has left, and with daily training, my body will become stronger and stronger. The training volume must increase, and... I should also add some other training methods,” Qin Yu looked at the stars in the sky, thinking to himself.
Then, Qin Yu walked directly into the underground secret chamber in the North Courtyard, where he was thoroughly familiar with the methods to activate various mechanisms.
Entering the secret chamber that stored the manuals, Qin Yu saw several manuals laid out on the long table. He hadn’t put away these manuals, as only he and Lian Yan knew how to open this secret chamber. Qin Yu immediately focused on the twenty-eight external skill manuals.
These external skill manuals contain various training methods, and Qin Yu wants to find some suitable techniques for himself.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's gaze was unconsciously drawn to the only splash of gold in the manuals. Among the ninety-six manuals, only one was made of gold paper, shining with a dazzling golden light, making it incredibly eye-catching—it was the Ancestral Dragon Technique.
A thought suddenly appeared in Qin Yu's mind.
I couldn't cultivate internal energy back then, but I've been training my body for over a year now, and I'm much stronger than before. Maybe the problem with my dantian will resolve itself, Qin Yu thought to himself. After all, for most people with physical ailments, practicing martial arts usually helps them recover.
However, Qin Yu forgot that his dantian was different from others; it wasn't an illness but a natural condition.
But Qin Yu was still a child, and he had always hoped for a rapid increase in his strength, so it was normal for him to have such thoughts.
Regardless, I should give it a try; it won't waste much time anyway. Qin Yu immediately sat cross-legged on the bed, picked up the Ancestral Dragon Technique, and began to practice according to the first section, his mind becoming empty, drifting into a mysterious state...
In just a moment, Qin Yu felt the spiritual energy of heaven and earth being absorbed into his body, turning into a stream of heat, and it was much stronger than the heat he felt over a year ago.
Sure enough, my body is robust, and I can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth much faster. Let's start circulating it through my meridians. Qin Yu immediately focused his mind to control the stream of heat circulating within his body, following the trajectory of the small circulation in the Ancestral Dragon Technique. The heat continuously transformed and was then integrated into his dantian.
Qin Yu was excited, carefully sensing whether this small amount of internal energy would dissipate.
Don't dissipate, don't dissipate! Qin Yu hoped, concentrating even more, fully attuned to this small amount of internal energy. Extreme training is the best way to strengthen one's spirit; after all this time, Qin Yu's mental strength was much stronger than that of ordinary people, and he was many times stronger than when he first practiced.
He clearly felt the internal energy slowly spreading in his dantian, then dispersing in all directions along his limbs and bones.
Sigh, failed again. Qin Yu sighed inwardly.
Suddenly—
Wait a minute! Qin Yu seemed to have discovered a great secret, fully concentrating on the dispersing internal energy. Although most of the internal energy flowed out into the space from his limbs and bones, a portion actually integrated into his muscles and bones.
To be precise, Qin Yu's muscles and bones were like sand, and the internal energy flowed like water; the water flowed away from the sand but still absorbed some of it. This was the principle: although the internal energy flowed away into the outside world, a portion of it could still be absorbed.
Qin Yu's eyes lit up instantly.
Great, great, great! Qin Yu trembled with excitement, Absorbing the effects of medicinal wine can supplement my muscles, but how can it compare to internal energy? I can't accumulate internal energy, but my muscles can absorb internal energy, making them stronger and allowing my external training to progress faster and quicker!
At this moment, Qin Yu was extremely excited; he could even hear his heart beating fiercely.
Father, I will definitely succeed. A radiant light shone in Qin Yu's eyes; he had never felt so confident before.
On the perilous and dark path of cultivating external skills, a ray of dawn was beginning to shine...
After the integration of internal energy into his muscles, Qin Yu's muscles and bones began to transform continuously, absorbing internal energy, and both the flexibility and potential of his muscles improved significantly. This allowed Qin Yu's physical training to increase at a speed never before imagined.
Time passed...
Qin Yu's strength was rapidly increasing...
Half a year later.
Zhao Yunxing had been gone for a year, and Qin Yu was now ten years old.
On the mountain path of Donglan Mountain, Qin Yu's eyes were sharp like a hawk, completely focused ahead, his legs taking large strides as he ran swiftly. Outsiders could hardly imagine that each of his arms bore five pounds of iron armor, and each leg had ten pounds of iron armor, while his iron vest weighed nearly twenty pounds.
Qin Yu ran at high speed without stopping.
The difficulty of running varied with the different parts where the weights were added. If the weights were only on his back, running would be relatively easier, but with the added weight on his arms and legs, running required tremendous effort.
Similarly, this was also a way to train Qin Yu's explosive power in his legs and arms.
The mountain peak was already in sight, and a radiant smile involuntarily appeared on Qin Yu's face.
This past half year, my strength has improved more than in the previous year of training. The potential and flexibility of my muscles have increased tremendously, and absorbing internal energy is far more effective for muscle flexibility than other training methods. Yes, keep it up! Excitement filled Qin Yu's eyes; over the past half year, he had been practicing internal energy every night. Although he couldn't accumulate internal energy in his dantian, his muscles had absorbed some of the dissipated internal energy.
At this moment, Qin Yu's muscle elasticity, flexibility, and even potential had all significantly increased.
The three internal skill masters who had been secretly following Qin Yu were also astonished.
These three masters had been protecting Qin Yu in secret, worried that he might get injured or faint while training alone, so they could step in to help. However, over the past half year, they had watched Qin Yu continuously increase the difficulty of his training, and the extent of his progress had even shocked the three masters, yet Qin Yu had managed to endure it all.
Under the waterfall.
Qin Yu, still bearing the weights, was in a horse stance beneath the waterfall, enduring the impact of the rushing water.
Ha!
Under the waterfall's impact, Qin Yu shouted, occasionally throwing rapid punches, the shadows of his fists like wind and thunder, striking the waterfall. The splashes of water flew everywhere, sparkling in the sunlight with a dazzling array of colors.
Qin Yu held his horse stance, as immovable as an ancient pine.
The added weight really increases the pressure on my legs. Qin Yu bit his lip, trying hard to keep his legs steady.
At this moment, Qin Yu's legs were not only subjected to the impact of the waterfall but also the pressure from the weights on his body, making it extremely difficult to maintain his stance. However, the presence of the weights also increased his gravity, stabilizing his center of gravity considerably. Under the continuous impact of the waterfall, the pressure on Qin Yu's legs grew stronger.
Reaching that extreme state required perseverance.
At the peak of his physiological limits, Qin Yu could clearly feel streams of heat surging from deep within his muscles, giving his legs renewed strength. Because his muscles absorbed internal energy, every time he reached his limit and broke through, the strength he felt was much greater than before, allowing Qin Yu to progress rapidly.
Night.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged on his bed with closed eyes, continuously absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which then transformed into internal energy and flowed into his dantian. Afterward, that internal energy dispersed, constantly being absorbed by Qin Yu's muscles, which were like thirsty travelers on a long journey, eagerly absorbing the internal energy.
After a night, Qin Yu opened his eyes.
Just as I thought, the more I train, the more internal energy my muscles absorb. Today, the internal energy I absorbed is about one-fifth of the total. Qin Yu's face was filled with excitement; the speed at which the internal energy dissipated was rapid, most of it flowing into the space of heaven and earth, with only a small portion being absorbed. Now being able to absorb one-fifth was already quite high.
Qin Yu suddenly stood up, feeling a surge of power throughout his body.
With the internal energy absorbed into his muscles, the hidden potential within them had greatly increased.
A new day has arrived; time to continue training. Qin Yu smiled and dashed out of the room.
...
Day after day of training, Qin Yu's body was quietly undergoing transformation. As he grew older, he entered the developmental stage of puberty!
Puberty.
This is a period of rapid physiological improvement in the human body.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's appetite surged, and all his bodily functions improved at a faster rate. The year from ten to eleven was the year of the greatest progress in Qin Yu's three years of training. During this year, not only did his body develop, but his bones grew, and his muscles increased, and the probability of his muscles absorbing internal energy also rose significantly.
By the age of eleven, Qin Yu's height reached about one meter sixty, and his overall strength had increased severalfold.
In the training ground, Qin Yu sat casually in a black training outfit, a rare moment of rest.
Dressed in training clothes, one could hardly tell from the outside that Qin Yu's arms each bore ten pounds of arm weights, his legs each had twenty pounds of leg weights, and he wore a forty-pound iron vest, making a total of one hundred pounds. However, for Qin Yu, who had undergone extreme training for three years, this was nothing.
This little strength is still far from enough. Whenever Qin Yu thought of the eight external skill masters from back then, he felt he was still lacking. That Man Dong could lift eight hundred pounds with one hand and carry a thousand pounds effortlessly; compared to him, Qin Yu indeed felt inadequate.
But Qin Yu forgot.
He had only been training for three years. If it weren't for Zhao Yunxing's departure, he wouldn't have discovered the wonders of cultivating internal energy. To reach such a level would typically require at least six or seven years. Moreover, the path Qin Yu took was different from that of other external skill masters.
A body should not only be assessed by strength but also by flexibility, speed, explosive power, resistance to impact, and many other factors.
Qin Yu might not match Man Dong in strength, but in terms of speed, that brute was no match for Qin Yu; his speed was exceptionally fast. Additionally, his body's flexibility was excellent, far surpassing that of ordinary external skill masters.
A wooden barrel holds water not by the highest plank but by the lowest one; balance is crucial!
At a glance, Qin Yu, sitting in a chair, resembled a powerful leopard.
After three years of training and with his body developing, Qin Yu had reached a height of one meter sixty, transitioning from a child to a youth, and he was now a youth much stronger than the average adult. At this moment, this youth was deep in thought.
My teacher once said that external skill training must first develop a perfect body, and then learn various combat techniques through that body. However, learning combat techniques isn't something that can be completed in a day or two; I should start learning now.
A wise light flickered in Qin Yu's eyes.
Over the past three years, Qin Yu had read many medical and other books in the study. The more he read, the higher his logical ability became, and his perspective on issues began to reach the essence of things. He also gained a deeper understanding of Zhao Yunxing's words from back then.
From today on, I will spend half of my daytime training my body and the other half understanding my own attack methods. Qin Yu suddenly stood up and walked out of the training ground toward the study, still wearing the hundred pounds of weights. Qin Yu spent nearly all twenty-four hours a day in weights, except when bathing.
The prototype of a perfect body had already formed; how to utilize this body for attacks?
Zhao Yunxing had his methods, and Qin Yu would certainly have his own unique methods. Only by creating attack methods based on his own body would he achieve the best and most powerful attacks. What Qin Yu needed to do now was to comprehend and create such attack methods!
To achieve this, one must strive from various methods: body movement, targeting vital points, utilizing the surrounding environment, and exploiting the opponent's psychological changes, among other situations. Qin Yu was very confident; he had a body that was well-coordinated in speed, explosiveness, and flexibility, along with various secret techniques for reference.
At noon, in the training ground.
Mechanical wooden dummies were placed in the training area, forming a wooden dummy alley. This was the pinnacle achievement of mechanical masters. Passing through the wooden dummy alley was extremely difficult, something that ordinary people could not accomplish. However, Qin Yu decided to use the wooden dummy alley to train his close combat techniques today.
Qin Yu stood motionless in front of the wooden dummy alley. Suddenly, he dashed into the alley. The moment he touched the first wooden dummy, all the wooden dummies in the alley sprang to life, but Qin Yu's eyes were filled with calm.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! ...
His hands struck like lightning, directly breaking the joints of the wooden dummies. His legs mainly defended, occasionally delivering powerful kicks, breaking a wooden dummy with a single leg. Qin Yu's speed was incredibly fast, especially since he had removed his heavy load. He understood that with a hundred pounds of weight on him, it would be impossible to break through the wooden dummy alley.
Without the hundred-pound load, Qin Yu's speed was astonishing, but... there were too many wooden dummies in the alley. He was still hit on the head by a nearby dummy, followed by a series of attacks. Qin Yu could only roll away and escape immediately.
Not bad, each wooden dummy's joints are similar to human bone joints, making the training much more effective. Qin Yu's eyes sparkled as he charged into the wooden dummy alley again.
In Qin Yu's plan, the wooden dummy alley was merely a relatively easy training method. Above the wooden dummy alley was the copper dummy alley, which was not made of solid copper but rather had a layer of copper and iron skin over the wooden dummies. This made the attacks and defenses of the copper dummies significantly stronger.
...
What weapon to use had been a dilemma for Qin Yu. Late that night, he was carefully studying the attack methods attached to each secret technique, most of which were for swords and knives, with a few peculiar weapons.
Eh? Qin Yu suddenly opened a book on internal skills. In one chapter discussing sword techniques, there was a note that read: Although the Shadow Sword of our school is an assassination sword, when it comes to close combat assassination swords, the first must be the Yu Family Sword. No matter who they kill, the assassins of the 'Yu Family' have never failed. Back in the day, they were the legendary first assassins of the 'Heavenly Net' organization.
Qin Yu was taken aback.
He had heard of the Heavenly Net, a very ancient assassin organization with a history of over a thousand years, whose influence spread across the entire Hidden Dragon Continent. The three countries of the Hidden Dragon Continent had no history longer than that of the Heavenly Net. The assassin 'Yu Family' claimed to be the legendary first assassin, which meant their killing methods were certainly formidable.
Suddenly—
Qin Yu's eyes widened.
The Yu Family Sword, the Yu Family Sword, ah, it seems to be mentioned on the back of the third page of the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique'. Qin Yu had carefully read the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' before. Almost half of the three golden pages were internal skill manuals, while the other half included body techniques 'Cloud Dragon Nine Appearances', fist techniques 'Flame Dragon Fist', and sword techniques 'Nine Yang Splitting Heaven Sword'. The so-called Yu Family Sword was merely a brief description at the end, which Qin Yu had not paid much attention to at the time.
Now Qin Yu realized that the inconspicuous 'Yu Family Sword' in the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' was actually the sword technique of the so-called legendary first assassin.
The 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth at an incredibly fast rate, making it the absolute best among all internal skill manuals. The body technique 'Cloud Dragon Nine Appearances', fist technique 'Flame Dragon Fist', and sword technique 'Nine Yang Splitting Heaven Sword' were all extremely powerful, but they required the internal skills of the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' for cultivation, which meant Qin Yu could only watch but not practice.
Flipping to the last page, Qin Yu finally saw some information about the Yu Family Sword.
Ah, there’s actually a method to cultivate the Yu Family Sword. Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he felt a surge of joy. No one expected that the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' would actually contain the cultivation method for the 'Yu Family Sword'. Qin Yu immediately began to read carefully, but the more he read, the paler his face became, and by the end, his complexion even turned a bit green.
The Yu Family Sword was a very cruel method of cultivation, a family heirloom of the Yu family, and it was unclear why it appeared in the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique'.
Every male infant of the Yu family was a candidate for inheriting the 'Yu Family Sword'. When these infants were born, their appearances were destroyed, and the Yu family secretly sent servants to take each infant to the slums.
These infants were tortured by the servants and faced discrimination due to their disfigurement, experiencing the harshness of the world. Their hearts would become filled with extreme resentment towards the world. When they grew up, the Yu family would take t
Qin De's expression turned cold, and without any hesitation, he said, No, although Yu'er has decent strength, in a battle involving hundreds of thousands or even millions of troops, once surrounded, an individual is utterly useless. Unless one's personal strength reaches the innate realm, one cannot survive amidst the chaos of thousands of soldiers. Moreover, Yu'er has never led troops, so... unless he reaches the innate realm, he absolutely cannot be involved in the plan.
Understood! Xu Yuan replied.
Xu Yuan, in a few days, it will be Jing Yi's death anniversary... Qin De suddenly became melancholic, and Xu Yuan beside him nodded silently.
******
Qin Yu trained diligently, practicing the Ancestral Dragon Technique late into the night, allowing his internal energy to permeate deep into his muscles and bones, making his entire body more resilient. During the day, he focused on physical training, honing his close combat skills, perfecting his agility, and practicing the 'Yu Family Sword', with only nearly three hours of soaking in hot springs each day being his time for sleep and rest.
In such intense training, time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Qin Yu turned thirteen.
Late at night, under a sky full of stars, Qin Yu, for once, was not cultivating internal energy but gazing at the stars. Beside him was a very intimidating black eagle, which was unlike any ordinary eagle, exuding a more fierce aura.
Whether it was the golden feathers on its crown-like head, its glossy black plumage, or its sharp beak and claws that could easily crush stones, all of this amazed Qin Yu at how formidable Little Black was, yet he couldn't figure out what kind of bird it truly was.
Little Black, I took you in when I was seven, and now it's been six years, but I still haven't figured out what kind of bird you are. Are you an eagle? Qin Yu affectionately stroked Little Black's head and asked.
Little Black enjoyed Qin Yu's touch, its sharp eyes gazing at him with intense affection.
Extreme training, for a full five years.
Qin Yu's body underwent a tremendous transformation; if Zhao Yunxing came over, he would surely be incredulous. After all, the integration of internal energy into his muscles accelerated Qin Yu's physical metamorphosis. Five years of extreme training equated to at least ten years of training for an average person.
Coupled with the unique hot springs of Yunwu Villa, the massage techniques of the medical expert Weng Xian, and the various precious medicinal dishes obtained through the powerful influence of the Eastern Town King, of course... the most important factor was Qin Yu's own hard work.
However, regardless of the environment, personal effort remained paramount.
Qin Yu's determination to train remained unwavering, and five years passed like a day, transforming the thirteen-year-old Qin Yu into a master of external skills. At this moment, Qin Yu stood nearly 1.7 meters tall, his muscles well-coordinated and streamlined. Just by looking at Qin Yu's physique, one couldn't help but think of two words: 'explosive power' and 'speed'.
Little Black, it's been seven years since we came to Yunwu Villa, and my father has visited four times. Qin Yu gazed at the starry sky, his eyes calm.
After five years of extreme training, Qin Yu's temperament had also been tempered. In such an environment, even an ordinary person would mature psychologically. As he grew older, Qin Yu gradually began to understand his father and discern certain matters.
My father cares about me; I can feel it. For so many years, he has been diligently managing that plan, which is why he hasn't had time to accompany me. My elder brother and second brother are also involved in that plan. Only I... am carefree and enjoying life at Yunwu Villa. A hint of helplessness flickered in Qin Yu's eyes.
What that plan is, I don't know. My father won't tell me, and seeing him so exhausted, I can't help at all. Qin Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly.
He didn't even know what the plan was, so how could he help?
Moreover, his father, Qin De, didn't tell him a thing.
My father is over there with the army in the wilderness, and my elder brother and second brother are there too. They are all working hard on that mysterious plan, while I can't help at all. Qin Yu recalled the last time Qin De came and said, Yu'er, don't ask. Once you become an innate master, your father will let you join this plan.
Innate! Qin Yu sighed to the sky, then smiled again, Forget it, it doesn't matter. If I can't participate, then so be it. The most important thing is to train hard.
Qin Yu's face showed no concern, but what was he really thinking deep down?
Qin Yu looked up at the starry sky, and Little Black was also watching.
The long night stretched on, with one person and one eagle quietly gazing at the sky, when suddenly— the sky lit up, and streams of meteors streaked across the sky. At a glance, there were at least dozens of meteors; it was a rare meteor shower.
It's a meteor shower!
Qin Yu exclaimed in delight, his face filled with excitement. Meteor showers are a rare occurrence, and Qin Yu had never seen one before; he had only heard Lian Yan talk about the charm and brilliance of meteor showers.
Indeed—
The meteors were so dazzling and brilliant. Their light completely overshadowed the other stars, each meteor bursting forth with the last glow of life, burning its final energy, radiating a brilliance that shook the soul!
Qin Yu watched quietly, his eyes filled with mysterious colors.
Meteors, though fleeting, emit the strongest light, dazzling and eye-catching. In life, even innate masters only last a few hundred years. Rather than living a mundane life, it's better to be
Suddenly, Qin Yu moved his right hand, and two sharp sounds echoed in the air, yet there was still nothing in his hand.
If there were any experts present, they would have seen that in that instant, the Yuchang Sword appeared in Qin Yu's hand, then swiftly slashed twice, before vanishing from his grasp in an instant, showcasing the speed of 'Concealing the Sword.'
The 'Yushi Sword' concealment technique is indeed remarkable, but to reach my level of concealment as described in the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique,' it would normally take ten years of practice. Yet I achieved it in just two years. It seems the descriptions in the 'Ancestral Dragon Technique' aren't entirely accurate, Qin Yu sighed.
Qin Yu was mistaken.
For an average expert, it would indeed take ten years, but Qin Yu's muscles absorbed internal energy and were extremely flexible. Moreover, he often trained his fingers for agility and speed, which gave him a high level of muscle control. With good muscle flexibility and strong control, Qin Yu could easily conceal the Yuchang Sword with his muscles, something that ordinary experts could hardly achieve.
His two years of 'Concealing the Sword' training catching up to the ten years of others was quite normal. This shows how correct Zhao Yunxing's principle of 'first training a perfectly coordinated body, then training attack techniques' is.
Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of firewood!
The armory had other weapons, swords, spears, clubs, etc., but Qin Yu didn't even glance at them.
If only there were a pair of gloves to enhance the striking power of my knuckles, Qin Yu thought carefully. His knuckle strikes were strong and hard, but he couldn't fight barehanded against divine weapons. If he had good protective gloves for his knuckles, it would be perfect.
(Tonight there will be another update!)
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Chapter 1 Qin Yu Chapter 19 Killing in Anger (Part 2)
After searching for a while, Qin Yu regretfully gave up. There was only one pair of gloves in the armory, and they completely covered the hands, which Qin Yu didn't like at all. Once he wore those gloves, he wouldn't be able to execute some of his attacks.
Forget it, I'll wait until I get good mineral materials to forge a better pair, Qin Yu could only comfort himself, and then he left the armory.
******
Hooves thundered as over a hundred riders galloped swiftly down the main road, led by a nearly two-meter tall, extremely muscular barbarian. This giant was dressed in a black robe, completely shrouded in darkness, with a glint of cold light in his eyes, making him look quite sinister.
Stop!
The leading barbarian suddenly waved his hand, and with a cold shout, the cavalry unit of over a hundred abruptly halted.
Third brother, take a team and completely seize the wealth and women from that village. I'll give you five minutes. Second brother and I will go ahead and wait for you at Luoting Mountain, the leading barbarian commanded directly.
It's just a small village, five minutes? That's more than enough time. Don't worry, big brother! Brothers, let's go! A lean one-eyed man, with a long curved blade slung on his back, shouted and led fifty men towards the nearby village.
Meanwhile, the strong barbarian took the remaining two teams and headed straight for Luoting Mountain.
Bare-chested and muscular, Tieshan was digging the ground at the village entrance, sweat dripping down his strong back, while the little girl, Xiaolu, was watching the flowers by the roadside, her eyes darting around, lost in thought.
Brother, when will Yu brother come back? Xiaolu looked up at the sky, where dark clouds loomed, indicating the weather wasn't great.
Tieshan smiled and said, Xiaolu, don't worry, little Yu won't forget. At this moment, Tieshan couldn't help but think of the battle knife he had asked Qin Yu to buy for him. Tieshan usually preferred wielding a spear or club, but his greatest dream was to have a sharp battle knife.
Ah, it's horses, Yu brother is coming! Xiaolu exclaimed excitedly as she looked into the distance.
Tieshan felt the ground tremble violently: No, it's not just one person. He looked closely and saw dozens of people riding horses charging towards them. A thought surged in Tieshan's mind, and he was instantly terrified.
Xiaolu, run! Tieshan quickly picked up Xiaolu and dashed towards the village. Looking back, he saw dozens of bandits closing in, each raising their battle knives. Tieshan shouted to the village, Bandits are coming! Bandits are coming!
Bandits were more formidable than ordinary robbers; they had horses, appearing and disappearing without a trace, and were more bloodthirsty. Ordinary robbers would only plunder a village lightly for sustainable gains, while bandits often slaughtered entire villages.
The bandits were here!
The entire village was thrown into chaos, with adult men grabbing weapons from their homes, whether shovels or chopping knives, while children, the elderly, and women hid behind.
Go! The one-eyed man urged his horse to speed up, his eyes flashing with cold light. The horses galloped quickly, soon catching up to Tieshan, while the other villagers worried for the siblings but dared not step forward.
Tieshan was still a hundred meters from the village, but the one-eyed man on horseback was only ten meters away. With a flash, the long curved blade appeared in the one-eyed man's hand, and a bloodthirsty glint flashed in his eyes.
Stop! Suddenly, a strong man rushed up, it was Tieshan's father.
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Qin Yu's fist struck directly at Bai San's throat, channeling all his strength into that one point, unleashing the strongest penetrating power. A crisp sound echoed as Bai San, eyes wide open, collapsed to the ground, never to rise again.
The entire team of fifty members from the Black Wind Bandits was wiped out in just over a minute!
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The sound of horses neighing echoed continuously as the bandits fell, causing the horses to panic and gallop away, stirring up a cloud of dust that enveloped Qin Yu in the center of the battlefield.
The surviving villagers looked on in shock at the figure of Qin Yu, no
The main reason Qin Yu's attack speed slowed down was because of the two powerful experts, Wu Tuan and Jia Ming, standing nearby.
Whoosh!
With a push of his foot, Qin Yu soared into the sky, surprisingly jumping onto a tree branch outside the village, standing on the branch as he coldly looked down at the two experts below.
This bastard actually killed all my brothers; I must tear him apart!!! Wu Tuan was furious, his entire body bursting with power, his black robe exploding into shreds that scattered in the air. Visible streams of energy swirled around Wu Tuan, and his muscles were still vibrating.
Man Bull Technique, although it was an internal martial arts method, it was a technique that fused muscle strength with internal power. Wu Tuan was born with great strength, and after practicing the Man Bull Technique, he combined internal and external forces, reaching the limit of acquired strength, making him terrifyingly powerful.
Boss, let me skin him alive! Jia Ming's eyes flashed with cold light, his internal energy rolling. In terms of internal power, he was on the same level as Wu Tuan. Wu Tuan was stronger because he fused internal power with strength; these two experts were not ordinary people like Bai San.
Looking at the two powerful experts in front of him, Qin Yu silently lamented, That bandit leader has already reached the limit of acquired strength, comparable to the eight great external martial arts masters from back then. This second bandit with the soft sword isn't far behind either, and with a weapon like a soft sword, once he infuses it with internal power, his attacks will definitely be bizarre.
Regardless of who I face head-on, my chances of winning are slim. Qin Yu quickly assessed the power comparison and found himself at a loss. After all, he was only thirteen years old; although he was considered an external martial arts expert, he was still far from the external martial arts masters like Zhao Yunxing.
The only thing Qin Yu could rely on was his agility and the close combat techniques he had developed.
Kid, die! Jia Ming shouted angrily, his eyes emitting a cold light, pointing his straightened soft sword at Qin Yu. He shot up like an arrow, directly flying towards the branch where Qin Yu stood.
Qin Yu immediately moved, agile as a monkey, dropping down around the tree.
Don't run! Jia Ming immediately leaped down from the branch, but Qin Yu sneered, A dignified bandit leader, and yet you resort to sneak attacks. As he spoke, Qin Yu was already ten meters away, while the spot he had just occupied was smashed into a large pit by Wu Tuan's kick.
You actually knew I was sneaking up from behind; you have some skill. Wu Tuan raised an eyebrow.
Qin Yu felt confident; he understood the principle of the agility technique he practiced: it was about sensing the wind, turning the resistance of the wind into assistance. It could be said that even with his eyes closed, Qin Yu could easily perceive the surrounding wind with his body.
Every movement of the people around him would definitely cause changes in the wind, which Qin Yu would naturally detect. This was also the secret behind how he could easily dodge and kill during the siege.
Want to sneak up on me? Dream on! Qin Yu glared at the two formidable foes, his heart filled with rage.
Second, this kid's agility is strange; let's attack together! Wu Tuan commanded, and immediately Jia Ming and Wu Tuan both mobilized their internal energy, using their agility to rush towards Qin Yu. The speed of Jia Ming and Wu Tuan created a strong wind, but Qin Yu moved in the opposite direction.
Qin Yu's figure swayed, as if he were effortlessly carving up an ox, his speed was fast, but the sound of the wind he generated was minimal, only audible when one got close.
His agility isn't fully developed yet; if it were, his speed would be like lightning, without stirring a single breeze. Qin Yu thought to himself, but at that moment, the two behind him were closing in with sharp winds. Qin Yu scoffed, and in a moment, he was hundreds of meters away, leaving the two far behind.
Don't run! Wu Tuan and Jia Ming were furious, but they had no way to catch up. Qin Yu was like a powerful leopard in front of them, as elusive as a cunning rabbit, and they couldn't even hear the sound of his rapid movement.
You two old geezers, if you have the guts, come chase me. Qin Yu laughed. One against two, he had no hope at all. He could only rely on his agility.
As Qin Yu fled, the two behind him chased desperately, but the more they chased, the angrier and more frustrated they became. They simply couldn't catch up to Qin Yu, and the gap between them only widened. Qin Yu continued to taunt them with words, when suddenly—
Kid, if you keep running, I'll slaughter the entire village. Wu Tuan suddenly shouted, and Qin Yu felt as if he had been struck by lightning, stopping in his tracks.
What do you want?! Qin Yu slowly turned around, coldly staring at the two not far away.
Haha, you finally stopped running. Wu Tuan laughed heartily, then fixed his gaze on Qin Yu like a scorpion, What do you think I want? You killed over a hundred of my brothers, and you still ask what I want? Hahaha, what a big joke!!!
Jia Ming stood by, sneering at Qin Yu.
Keep running; you can escape, but those villagers can't. This small village has a few hundred people; killing them would be too easy. Kid, why aren't you running anymore? Wu Tuan seemed genuinely puzzled as he looked at Qin Yu.
Seeing the expression on Wu Tuan's face, Qin Yu could only think of one word to describe him—psychopath!
Xiao Yu, run! Don't worry about us, just go! Tie Shan shouted anxiously, his face turning red. Having just seen Wu Tuan kick a large pit and Qin Yu effortlessly kill a bandit, it was clear that Qin Yu was not a match for these two bandit leaders.
Qin Yu's face showed no expression; he just stared at Wu Tuan and Jia Ming in front of him.
Not bad, huh? You have a sense of chivalry? You won't run away for these useless people. Wu Tuan clenched his fists, and a series of cracking sounds erupted, coldly looking at Qin Yu, Kid, I'm still very straightforward. I don't want you to surrender; I just want you to stop running and fight me.
Let's fight if you want; stop talking nonsense! Qin Yu's face remained expressionless.
Wu Tuan was taken aback, then burst into laughter: Impressive, such spirit at such a young age, with a sense of chivalry. Unfortunately, those with a chivalrous heart will ultimately die. As he spoke, Wu Tuan stepped closer to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu felt a sense of calm; all his attention was on Wu Tuan. He understood that Wu Tuan's strength far exceeded his own, so he had to remain calm and wait for the enemy to reveal a flaw, then strike with a fatal blow.
Haha, take this punch! Wu Tuan charged at him like a wild bull, the Man Bull Technique reaching its limit, his muscles bulging, veins popping, and his right fist surrounded by streams of energy. No one doubted the power of this punch.
Qin Yu's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his body floated up like a butterfly, simultaneously reaching out with his hand like a claw, fiercely grabbing Wu Tuan's right wrist joint.
Break for me! Qin Yu's eyes widened as he shouted angrily! At the same time, his right claw's strength erupted completely; after five years of extreme training, his finger strength was terrifying enough to easily crack bricks. The position Qin Yu grabbed was precisely the right wrist joint.
Hmph! Wu Tuan sneered.
What?!
On top of the black eagle, a young man in black sat cross-legged, but the eagle flew too high, making it hard to see the young man's appearance for a moment.
Suddenly, the massive black eagle dove down, and the young man stood up on its back. At this moment, the guards below could clearly see the young man's features. He was about 1.8 meters tall, with sharp facial features and a friendly smile. He wore only a special black vest and black pants, which highlighted his muscles perfectly.
Little Black, go find your own food, the young man affectionately patted the eagle's back and said. From about a hundred meters in the air, he actually jumped off the eagle's back and plunged down at high speed, his figure like lightning, landing on the ground in an instant, and the rapid dive made not a sound.
Greetings, Third Prince! Two guards immediately knelt on one knee respectfully.
Uncle Lan, A Tian, it's your shift today, huh? Alright, I'm going in first. We'll talk later, Qin Yu smiled at the two guards, not insisting they stay kneeling, as he understood it was the palace's rule.
Qin Yu walked directly towards the Western Garden, and the servants he encountered along the way looked pleasantly surprised to see him.
Ha, it's way more comfortable in the villa than suffering outside, Qin Yu took off his black vest, and with a thud! he threw it on the ground. The sound it made was surprisingly loud, as if steel had hit the ground.
This vest was made of 'black gold thread', incredibly heavy and precious, a hundred times more valuable than gold. It was crafted by a master blacksmith who pulled the black gold into threads and then woven into a vest. This hundred-pound black gold vest was a priceless treasure, a gift from Qin De during his last visit to Yunwu Villa. The black gold vest not only protected the body but also served as excellent weight training equipment, which Qin Yu was naturally happy to accept.
After removing his arm guards and leg guards, Qin Yu felt completely relaxed.
A pair of black iron arm guards, a pair of black iron leg guards, plus the black gold vest, weighed a total of three hundred pounds. Even when training or sleeping outside, Qin Yu never took them off. Now he was about to enter the hot spring to wash up, shedding the three hundred pounds of weight, and he felt incredibly comfortable.
Ha ha, hot spring, I've missed you! Qin Yu laughed heartily, wearing only his shorts, and jumped into the hot spring.
Ah, refreshing, so refreshing, Qin Yu sighed contentedly. Although the hot spring at Yunwu Villa was magical and could change one's physique, Qin Yu had soaked in it often as a child, so it no longer improved his physique, but its fatigue-relieving effects were still remarkable.
After lying comfortably in the water for half an hour, Lian Yan walked to the Western Garden.
Xiao Yu, I knew you'd come here as soon as you returned. You must be feeling pretty good now. Aren't you coming up? Lian Yan had waited for half an hour, probably thinking Qin Yu had soaked long enough to feel relaxed.
Grandpa Lian, just a moment, Qin Yu washed the black gold vest and the leg and arm guards clean on the shore of the hot spring, then dashed to a nearby room to change clothes. Moments later, he emerged in a clean outfit.
Lian Yan looked at Qin Yu with a kind gaze, watching the child grow into a young man, and felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.
Xiao Yu, in three months, you'll be turning sixteen. Your father will invite guests to the palace for your coming-of-age ceremony. You must remember not to get carried away with playing outside and miss your own ceremony, Lian Yan said with a smile.
Don't worry, how could I forget my own birthday? The palace will definitely be packed for the coming-of-age ceremony, Qin Yu sighed, recalling his second brother Qin Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony four years ago, which had also drawn a huge crowd.
That's for sure. The coming-of-age ceremony for the heir of the Eastern Town King will have even the emperor sending people to attend. Most of the powerful figures in the Chu Dynasty will be there, Lian Yan said with a smile, a hint of pride in his tone, as the Eastern Town King held a high position in the Chu Dynasty, second only to the emperor. Alright, Xiao Yu, I won't disturb you any longer. By the way, Xiao Shan and Xiao Lu have gone back to the village to visit. It's unfortunate you returned just now.
Oh, I was wondering why Xiao Lu hadn't come to find me as soon as I got back. Now it makes sense, Qin Yu nodded and smiled. After Lian Yan left, Qin Yu walked to the familiar training ground.
Beside the training ground were blocks of blue stones, each increasing in weight, the lightest being a hundred pounds and the heaviest over a thousand pounds.
Ha!
Qin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, and with a low shout, he kicked a three-hundred-pound blue stone into the air, sending it flying seven or eight meters high. He extended his right hand and, using just one hand, held the three-hundred-pound stone completely, maintaining it for nearly ten seconds before shaking his hand and tossing the stone aside.
Wearing weights, lifting three hundred pounds with one hand is about my current limit, Qin Yu assessed silently in his heart.
Being able to lift three hundred pounds with one hand meant that his punching power could be terrifying, easily exceeding a thousand pounds, as the strength required to lift a weight and the force of a punch were entirely different. If Qin Yu faced that Wu Tuan again now, he could definitely kill him without relying on the Yuchang Sword.
Wearing weights, Qin Yu walked to the center of the sandbag area, surrounded by sandbags. Any movement he made would cause all the sandbags to move, requiring great agility.
Bang!
Qin Yu suddenly threw a punch, and instantly, all the sandbags began to move, colliding with each other. Qin Yu smiled and closed his eyes, easily striking each approaching sandbag with his fists.
To be honest, Qin Yu's speed at this moment wasn't fast, but he managed to block all the sandbags' attacks.
This was the essence of body technique; every sandbag's attack could create changes in the wind. Relying on his sensitivity to the changes in the wind, Qin Yu easily blocked each sandbag's attack. In reality, even if Qin Yu wanted to move faster, it wouldn't be much faster; carrying three hundred pounds and moving like lightning would be terrifying.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!...
Suddenly, a series of explosive sounds erupted as each sandbag was smashed apart by Qin Yu's punches. At this moment, Qin Yu finally opened his eyes, a satisfied smile on his face. The body technique I created—'Big Dipper Seven Stars Moonlight Dance'—is indeed effective after reaching great mastery.
Qin Yu still remembered that night when he used the Yuchang Sword to kill his opponent under the moonlight. This body technique, which combined the 'Seven Stars' of the mysterious arts, was perfected under the moonlight, hence the name 'Big Dipper Seven Stars Moonlight Dance.' This technique not only had the effect of confusing opponents but also allowed him to move without any resistance from the wind, making no sound at all.
The Wangfu of the East Town King in Yan Jing City is decorated with lights and festoons today. It's still early morning, yet outside the Wangfu, the streets are bustling with activity. Wealthy merchants, noble families, and young lords from the entire Chu Dynasty are all enthusiastically greeting each other, bringing gifts and invitations as they enter the Wangfu.
Today is the coming-of-age ceremony for the East Town King's third son, Qin Yu.
In the Qianlong Continent, the importance of a coming-of-age ceremony is almost on par with that of a wedding. In comparison, birthdays are not given much attention; Qin Yu's tenth birthday was only slightly celebrated by a few people in the Wangfu, while the coming-of-age ceremony involves sending out numerous invitations, and even the emperor of the Chu Dynasty might attend. Eight years ago, during Qin Yu's elder brother Qin Feng's coming-of-age ceremony, Emperor Xiang Guang of the Chu Dynasty personally came to congratulate him.
In the early morning, the three brothers—Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, and Qin Yu—went together to their father Qin De's room to pay their respects. The eldest brother, Qin Feng, is the tallest, nearly 1.9 meters tall, always exuding a cold aura, and rarely smiles, only doing so when he is with his brothers. Qin Zheng and Qin Yu are of similar height, average in stature.
Son pays respects to Father.
Upon seeing Qin De, the three brothers immediately knelt on one knee to pay their respects.
Qin De looked at his three sons and felt a wave of comfort in his heart; all three were handsome and talented. His eldest son, Qin Feng, had entered the martial path, not only becoming a general in the army but also achieving innate mastery last year, gaining widespread fame. There are only about a hundred innate masters in the entire Chu Dynasty, and to become one at the age of twenty-three is quite remarkable.
His second son, Qin Zheng, is more adept at managing politics and other affairs than Qin De himself; he currently oversees almost all matters in the three counties of the Eastern Region.
As for the third son, Qin Yu...
Qin De's gaze turned to Qin Yu, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt.
No matter how much external training he does, he can only reach the peak of the acquired stage; he will never become an innate master. Ultimately, it's just a dead end, Qin De sighed inwardly. In his view, no matter how hard Qin Yu worked, he would not achieve much.
If he could reach the level of Yun Xing, although not innate, his attack power could rival that of an early innate master. Unfortunately, reaching that level requires thirty years. Right now, Yu has only been training for eight years and still needs another twenty years.
Unfortunately, Qin De did not know that Qin Yu's muscles absorb internal energy, and his progress far exceeds what Zhao Yun Xing had estimated back then.
Get up first, Qin De said with a smile, then looked at Qin Yu and said, Yu, today is your coming-of-age ceremony, a significant day in your life. After today, you will be an adult, and you must face everything on your own.
Father, don't worry, Qin Yu nodded and smiled.
Face life on my own? Three years ago, Qin Yu had already traveled far and wide alone with the Black Hawk, relying on its speed to almost explore the entire Chu Dynasty. Having experienced many things, Qin Yu had developed his own understanding of life.
Alright, there are already many guests outside. Come with me to greet them, Qin De said, leading the way out, with Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, and Qin Yu following behind.
That day, the Wangfu of the East Town King was extremely lively, with noble lords and wealthy individuals coming to congratulate him, all showing absolute respect to the East Town King. There were also two other princes of equal power to the East Town King: the South Town King and the North Town King.
The South Town King Mu Lan personally came to congratulate, and the North Town King Shangguan Hong also came in person. The four counties of the West Region are completely controlled by the imperial Xiang family, and this time Emperor Xiang Guang did not come personally but sent his younger brother Xiang Shuo to congratulate.
The banquet had no idea how many tables were set up or how many guests had arrived, but Qin Yu knew one thing: the gifts received filled two entire rooms, which showed just how many guests there were. After all, the one holding the coming-of-age ceremony was the son of the East Town King.
After a day of noise, by late night, the guests had all left, and the Wangfu was very quiet.
In a secret chamber.
Qin Yu had never been to this secret chamber before. It was already past midnight, and there were only five people inside: Qin De, Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, Qin Feng, and Xu Yuan. Except for Qin Yu, who looked puzzled, the others seemed to know something.
Everyone, please take a seat, Qin De said as he took the lead and sat in the grandmaster's chair, gesturing for the others to sit. Qin Yu and the other four gathered around the long table. Xu Yuan still held a fan, smiling slightly at Qin Yu.
Father, you called me here. What is it about? Qin Yu asked, still in the dark.
Qin De nodded calmly and said, Yu, haven't you always been curious about what your father is doing and what plans he has? Indeed, I have kept many things from you. Today, you turn sixteen and become an adult. I will tell you some secrets.
Qin Yu's eyes lit up immediately.
He had long known that his father was involved in some plans, and he was curious, but Qin De had never told him. Now, hearing his father's words, it seemed there were many things he didn't know, and today his father had finally decided to tell him.
Yu, do you know if there has ever been a dynasty that unified the entire Qianlong Continent in history? Qin De asked Qin Yu.
Qin Yu smiled and said, Isn't that obvious? A long time ago, the Qianlong Continent was always fragmented until a thousand years ago when it was unprecedentedly unified, and the dynasty that unified the entire Qianlong Continent was the Qin Dynasty. The name of Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng is still well-known today. Unfortunately, the Qin Dynasty was too short-lived; it fell apart a hundred years after unification, and the Ying family was completely exterminated.
Qin De nodded slightly and said, The first secret I will tell you today is... our Qin family is a direct descendant of Qin Shi Huang!
Qin Yu felt as if he had been struck by lightning, momentarily stunned.
After a long while, Qin Yu finally regained some clarity, looking incredulously at his father, then at his elder brother and second brother, as well as Uncle Xu Yuan. But everyone was looking at Qin Yu, and he understood the meaning in their eyes completely.
Isn't the direct line of Qin Shi Huang the Ying family? Although Qin Yu felt something in his heart, he still asked.
Qin De shook his head and sighed, After the fall of the Qin Dynasty, the world hunted down the Ying family. How could we still dare to use the surname Ying? Changing our surname to Qin is also to remind us not to forget that our ancestor is Qin Shi Huang. Yu, do you know that our family's inherited martial arts were originally not called 'Ancestral Dragon Technique,' but 'First Emperor Ancestral Dragon Technique'? Yu, remember, the blood flowing in our Qin family's veins is the same as that of Qin Shi Huang. Qin De's eyes shone with a sharp light.
(The climax of the situation begins~~~)
Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart.
Qin Shi Huang represents the highest status in the hearts of everyone in the Qianlong Continent. Not only did Qin Shi Huang unify the world, but he also possessed extremely high cultivation. With power and cultivation, Qin Shi Huang reached the pinnacle, unmatched by anyone. The fact that he was a descendant of Qin Shi Huang left Qin Yu in shock.
Yu, as a descendant of the First Emperor, do not forget the glory of the Qin Dynasty. Do you know how the First Emperor died? Qin De stared at Qin Yu and asked.
Qin Yu recalled what he had read in books and said, Qin Shi Huang had extremely high cultivation, reportedly reaching the immortal realm, so living for a thousand years would be normal. However, he was later killed by the unparalleled strongman Xiang Yu of the Western Chu, who is also the first emperor of our Chu Dynasty.
Yes, it was Xiang Yu of the Western Chu, Qin De's eyes emitted a piercing light. The four counties of the West Region are the stronghold of the Xiang family, which has been operating for over a thousand years, rising to power through the four counties of the West Region, and began to conquer the world. At that time, the top immortal-level expert was known as the first, and that was Xiang Yu. The Western Chu overlord Xiang Yu killed our ancestor. If the First Emperor had not died, how could the Qin Dynasty have been destroyed? However...
Qin De sneered, That Western Chu overlord was also killed a year later by two top immortal experts of the Qin Dynasty, his golden core shattered, and he fell into the river to die.
Although the Chu Dynasty was founded by Xiang Yu, he himself did not enjoy the wealth and glory of a peaceful emperor.
We, the descendants of the First Emperor, must restore the glory of the First Emperor, but we cannot be too hasty. We must choose a target; the Qin Dynasty was destroyed primarily because of the Xiang family. Therefore, our first task is to eliminate the Xiang family and seize the entire Chu Dynasty. Qin De's eyes shone with a terrifying light.
Eliminate the Xiang family and seize the entire Chu Dynasty.
Qin Yu tried to calm himself down; what Qin De said today was truly shocking to him.
Xiang Yu killed Qin Shi Huang and destroyed the Qin Dynasty. However, the top experts of the Qin Dynasty also joined forces to kill the Western Chu overlord Xiang Yu. Otherwise, with Xiang Yu's terrifying strength and the might of the Xiang family's army at that time, it would not have been impossible to eliminate the other two major powers and unify the entire Qianlong Continent. This led to the current division of the Qianlong Continent into three parts.
Qin Zheng placed a hand on Qin Yu's shoulder. Qin Yu turned to look at his second brother, who was gazing at him seriously. Third brother, our elder brother, father, and I have been working towards this goal for many years. Remember, we are the descendants of Qin Shi Huang, and we must restore the glory of the First Emperor.
Qin De, Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, and Xu Yuan all looked at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu looked into the eyes of his family, thought for a moment, and finally nodded.
In five years, everything will be ready. At that time, it will be our Qin family's turn to act, and we will definitely eliminate the Xiang family and unify the entire Chu Dynasty. Qin De exuded a faint killing intent, and the light in his eyes was quite frightening.
However, Qin Yu frowned upon hearing this. He knew the layout of the entire Chu Dynasty.
The Chu Dynasty is mainly divided into four major families. The first is the imperial Xiang family, which completely controls the four counties of the West Region, commanding 800,000 troops, with the Xiang family's iron cavalry of 200,000 being particularly renowned.
The second is the Qin family of the three counties in the Eastern Region, commanding 600,000 troops, among which the 50,000 Fierce Tiger Army is particularly intimidating to various forces. However, the Qin family has 200,000 troops stationed in the Black Water Mountain, which is the stronghold of the number one bandit in the world, so the actual usable army is only 400,000.
The third family is the Mu family of the three counties in the Southern Region, which also has 600,000 troops. The fourth family is the Shangguan family of the two counties in the Northern Region, which has a total of 400,000 troops.
This was the rule set by the imperial Xiang family; each county could only recruit 200,000 troops. The entire Chu Dynasty's twelve counties were divided among the four major families, but the other two families were close to the Xiang family and had a good relationship with them.
Father, to eliminate the Xiang family, won't the other two families interfere? Moreover, even if they don't interfere, if we eliminate the Xiang family, the other two families might take advantage of our weakened strength to eliminate us. What then? Qin Yu immediately thought of the problem.
Qin De smiled slightly.
Qin Zheng said to Qin Yu, Third brother, don't worry about this. The Mu family is very loyal to the Xiang family. However, the Shangguan family in the two counties of the Northern Region is like a wallflower and should be easy to win over. Moreover... our Qin family has not just the surface 600,000 troops over the years.
Qin Yu shook his head and said, No, second brother, since the Xiang family is the imperial family, they must have intelligence agencies monitoring the world. If our Qin family wants to recruit more troops, even if we only recruit an additional 100,000, the food, armor, weapons, and so on for those 100,000 troops would be a huge sum. It would be extremely difficult to evade the Xiang family's intelligence department's scrutiny. Also, the Mu family is loyal to the Xiang family, which adds up to seven counties. The Shangguan family may be a wallflower, but that doesn't mean they will definitely side with us. After all, our strength is still inferior to the Xiang family.
Qin Yu had some doubts about his family's ability to unify the Chu Dynasty.
Furthermore, if there is a major war within the Chu Dynasty, will the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty just sit back and watch? If these two major dynasties take action, it will truly be chaotic, Qin Yu added, unable to imagine how his family could unify the entire Chu Dynasty.
Qin De, Qin Zheng, Qin Feng, and Xu Yuan all smiled and looked at Qin Yu with approval.
That's right, Yu. I didn't expect your perspective to be quite good, and you thought of so many things in such a short time. However, war is not as simple as you think; it's not just a matter of strength comparison. Logistics and strategy are all very complex. Moreover, the four major families of the Chu Dynasty are not as simple as they appear. Don't worry, our Qin family has been preparing for hundreds of years, and various plans have long been set. In five years, you will see how we eliminate the Xiang family, Qin De said firmly.
Qin Yu looked at his father with confusion.
He didn't understand why, with the four major families, the Mu family and the Xiang family together, and the Shangguan family not necessarily siding with the Qin family, his father had such great confidence. What did it matter if they had prepared for hundreds of years? Could it be that after hundreds of years, the 600,000 troops would become 800,000? Moreover, the troops in the Black Water Mountain couldn't move; otherwise, if the Eastern Region's three counties fell into chaos, it would be disastrous, as that was their foundation.
Don't worry, your father has accounted for everything, Qin De smiled.
Qin Yu didn't know what his father was thinking, but in his view, it was really difficult for the Qin family to unify the entire Chu Dynasty. After all, the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty were not to be trifled with. However, seeing the look in his father's eyes, Qin Yu felt much more at ease.
Qin De's gaze seemed to transcend time and space, his voice ethereal: Yu'er, fourteen years ago, when your elder brother was ten, your mother died that day, and there was a huge fire. I've always told you... your mother died in the fire. But the truth is... your mother was murdered!!! The muscles on Qin De's face trembled, and all that filled his eyes was pain and hatred.
Boom! Qin Yu's head rang, and his face suddenly turned pale.
Mother was murdered? Qin Yu's mind went completely blank for a moment; he lost his mother when he was two years old. At that age, he was too young to remember her image.
Thinking of his mother.
The first image that flashed in Qin Yu's mind was that portrait painted by an artist when he was just a month old, showing a young woman holding a baby, smiling lovingly at the infant, her gaze radiating maternal warmth.
As a child, Qin Yu had stood in front of that portrait countless times, telling himself, This is my mother. He tried hard to remember her appearance. Many times, the image of his mother lingered in his dreams. Every time he saw other children with their mothers in Yan Jing City, Qin Yu longed for his own mother. How he wished he had a mother! As a child, he cried repeatedly beside his father, wanting his mother.
As he grew older, little Qin Yu no longer cried for his mother. Whenever he thought of her, he would look at the stars, because even his grandfather once said that when people die, they become stars in the sky, which is also why Qin Yu loved stargazing.
Now, that little Qin Yu had become an adult. And at this moment, he was told... his mother did not die in a fire, but was murdered.
Who killed my mother! Qin Yu shouted at Qin De, his eyes turning red.
His only mother, that deep emotional connection, the image of his mother in his mind shattered like glass, and a surge of anger erupted from the depths of his soul, filling Qin Yu's entire chest; it was hatred, absolute fury!
Who, who killed my mother! Qin Yu's muscles trembled, and he became completely agitated!
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng also had eyes filled with hatred.
Could it be... A sudden flash of insight crossed Qin Yu's mind, and he guessed a possibility, staring at his father, Father, could it be that the ones who killed mother are from the Xiang family? Yes, it must be so.
Yes, it was the Xiang family, and the murderer is the current Emperor of the Chu Dynasty, Xiang Guang. He is the one who killed your mother. And your elder brother witnessed this scene with his own eyes, Qin De's voice was cold and indifferent. In the secret chamber, there was suddenly no sound at all.
Xiang Guang thought that by forcing Jing Yi to death and then causing a fire, it would go unnoticed. He thought he could escape detection forever. But... he didn't know that ten-year-old Feng was hiding in Jing Yi's room at that time. Qin De's killing intent surged.
If it weren't for Uncle Feng that time, I would have probably died, and no one would have known the truth about mother's death, Qin Feng said coldly.
The truth was finally revealed.
Everything became clear.
Although the Qin family was descended from Qin Shi Huang, for hundreds of years, they had lived comfortably in the three counties of the Eastern Region. Many ancestors of the Qin family advocated for a peaceful life; after all, seizing the Chu Dynasty was too difficult, and the Qin family might end up destroyed instead. For hundreds of years, the Qin family had never made up their minds to abandon their current life to seize the Chu Dynasty. However, the death of the current head of the family, Qin De's wife, made him resolute. So, fourteen years ago, Qin De began to make plans, even activating arrangements made hundreds of years ago.
Father, I want to lead an army; I must avenge my mother! Qin Yu looked at Qin De firmly, knowing that there were only two ways to take revenge: the first was assassination, and the second was to directly annihilate the Xiang family with a large army and then easily kill Xiang Guang.
Assassinating Xiang Guang?
Qin Yu quickly discarded that thought; Xiang Guang was the Emperor of the Chu Dynasty, surrounded by countless experts. Even innate experts would have no hope, let alone someone like him who practiced external martial arts. So he could only join Qin De's plan.
Nonsense! Qin De glared at Qin Yu and reprimanded, You’re just a kid, you haven't learned how to lead troops or command subordinates, and you want to lead an army?
Then I'll be a vanguard, just a small soldier, Qin Yu immediately replied. He understood that he really knew nothing about leading troops in battle, but he couldn't bear to sit idly by, especially since it was about avenging his mother.
Vanguard? Small soldier? Qin De shook his head, In a military campaign against the Xiang family, the troops must be in units of at least a hundred thousand. During battle, you can't even see the end of the line. With so many people fighting together, what role can you play? Without the strength of an innate expert, you won't even be able to protect your own life in the midst of thousands of troops!
Qin Yu was speechless.
But... Qin Yu wanted to argue.
Qin De walked over to Qin Yu, placed a hand on his shoulder, and said earnestly, Yu'er, you must understand, you are a descendant of the Qin family, and our bloodline must not be lost. Your elder brother, as a general, has reached the innate realm, so I can trust him. Your second brother is handling affairs in the rear, so I can trust him too. If you become a vanguard and die, how can I explain to our ancestors? How can I explain to your deceased mother?
Yu'er, don't be willful. If you join the army, it will only make your father worry more. Yu'er, you are already an adult; you need to learn to consider the bigger picture, Qin De said, gazing at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu thought for a moment.
He understood that if he handled affairs, he might actually hinder them. If he became a small soldier or vanguard, perhaps when his father was arranging troops, he would have to consider him in some army, which might instead affect the overall strategy.
And his individual combat power would be negligible in the midst of thousands of troops.
Qin Yu came to a conclusion: joining in would be of no use at all and might even have a counterproductive effect.
Father, I understand. I won't affect you, Qin Yu nodded and then turned to leave. Seeing Qin Yu say this, Qin De felt a pang in his heart, while Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, and Xu Yuan all stood up, watching Qin Yu's back.
As Qin Yu reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to the others, Father, elder brother, second brother, Uncle Xu, please take care of my mother's revenge.
Third brother, don't worry; we will definitely destroy the Xiang family, second brother Qin Zheng said firmly, and Qin Feng also nodded seriously at Qin Yu. The looks from Xu Yuan and Qin De made Qin Yu fully understand their intentions.
Thank you! After saying this, Qin Yu left the secret chamber without looking back, stepping into the corridor. It was already deep into the night, and the sky was filled with stars. The cold night wind made Qin Yu shiver slightly.
Qin Yu suddenly turned around, looking at the room beside the corridor, beneath which was the secret chamber. Perhaps my father and the others are discussing some important plans, while I can't help at all. Qin Yu smiled wryly and then turned to leave.
(Do you know why the second volume is called 'Meteor Tears'? First of all, Tomato guarantees that this book is not a tragedy. The reason it's called 'Meteor Tears' will be revealed in the next chapter. Tonight at 12:10, there will be a special event and a chapter update, revealing the secret of 'Meteor Tears'!)
Qin Yu was filled with motivation and immediately began his morning training.
Qin Yu was carrying a weight of three hundred pounds, and he ran out of the Yunwu Mountain Villa, heading straight for the foot of the mountain. From the foot of the mountain to the top, and then back down again, Qin Yu kept running back and forth.
As per his usual routine, Qin Yu would only stop when he was too exhausted to continue.
Ha! Qin Yu gasped for breath, drops of sweat dripping from his chin. At this moment, he had completely reached his limit. After running like this every day, Qin Yu was well aware of his limits, but who would have thought that today he would run an extra round compared to yesterday? Moreover... he still didn't feel completely exhausted.
Although he was extremely tired at this moment, Qin Yu was very happy: I'm really in great shape today. If I keep improving like this every day, reaching the level of lifting eight hundred pounds with one hand and being invulnerable shouldn't be far off. It seems like heaven is helping me. A smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth.
Qin Yu could clearly feel the response of his muscles throughout his body, and he knew that he had reached his first physiological limit.
Suddenly—
A very comfortable stream began to flow through every part of his body, as if a thirsty traveler in the desert had suddenly found fresh water. Qin Yu felt his muscles, which had reached their limit, eagerly absorbing this stream...
Qin Yu was completely stunned. He could clearly feel that his muscles, which had already reached their physiological limit and were fatigued and sore, were rapidly recovering. He could feel the strength of his muscles returning... and even increasing.
What’s going on? Qin Yu suddenly stopped. Where did this mysterious stream of power come from? What is happening?
It was too strange; in eight years of training, he had never experienced this. Every time he reached his physiological limit, he had to work hard to overcome it. Who would have thought that today a mysterious energy would appear? Qin Yu couldn't feel its presence in his meridians; it was as if this stream ignored the meridians and radiated throughout his body directly, making his muscles stronger as they absorbed it.
Qin Yu furrowed his brows deeply, pondering this sudden appearance of the stream, but after thinking for a long time, he still couldn't understand why this was happening.
Keep training and see what happens when I reach my physiological limit again. Qin Yu immediately started running again. This time, he ran even farther than the first time; today's morning training distance was unprecedentedly long.
Finally here! Qin Yu felt he had reached his physiological limit again. Although his legs were running at full speed, most of his focus was completely on his body.
A surge of energy began to be born...
It's from my chest. Qin Yu's eyes lit up. The source of the mysterious energy is in my chest. He could clearly feel how comfortable this energy was as it flowed throughout his body. This feeling was more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring, even more so than Mr. Weng's massage.
Qin Yu suddenly pulled open the black-gold vest on his chest and stared at his chest—
A faint mark, almost invisible unless looked at closely, resembling the shape of a 'meteor tear.' Qin Yu had never had this mark on his chest; he was very clear about that. He hadn't noticed it while soaking in the hot spring yesterday, but now it had appeared.
Meteor tear, last night's meteor tear!
Qin Yu's eyes widened in shock, unable to express the astonishment in his heart. The sudden disappearance of the meteor tear yesterday had puzzled him for a long time, but now the appearance of the meteor tear mark on his chest made him think of something.
Could the mysterious power of the stream that just appeared be related to this mark? Is this mark related to yesterday's mysterious meteor tear? Qin Yu couldn't understand what was happening at all.
However, Qin Yu was not a simpleton; he was the son of the King of the East and knew that some treasures of heaven and earth could merge into the body. Those were weapons that surpassed ordinary and celestial items, and even the weapons of ordinary immortals could merge into the body.
But he had never heard of a crystal merging into the body. However, thinking about what had just happened, Qin Yu knew...
He had struck gold!
Extreme training.
It was about breaking through the limits of the human body time and again, but each breakthrough put a lot of pressure on the muscles and bones, requiring various methods to recover. In the past, after pushing his limits, Qin Yu would need to soak in hot springs, apply medicinal alcohol, and so on to recover.
But with that magical stream, he wouldn't need to waste time recovering; he could break through his limits time and again, and that spring seemed to enhance his muscle capabilities.
Heaven is helping me, heaven is helping me! Qin Yu clenched his fists, his eyes shining fiercely, Heaven is on my side! I originally thought it would take five or six years to reach Teacher Zhao Yunxing's level, but now with this 'meteor tear,' two years should be enough!
The excitement in Qin Yu's eyes was overwhelming.
From childhood to now, in his father's eyes, Qin Yu had always been inferior to his older brothers. The eldest brother led troops in battle and was a natural expert, while the second brother was skilled in governance. Only he, the third son, was born with a dantian that couldn't store internal energy, making him the most useless.
However... that meteor tear was an opportunity.
An opportunity to change his fate.
Father, I'm not useless! I don't want to hide behind you and live in obscurity. I want you to know that I am just as outstanding as my elder brothers. The loudest voice echoed in Qin Yu's heart, and at that moment, he was filled with ambition.
Alright, let's start training!
Qin Yu immediately began training again.
His training was crazier than ever before; even if Zhao Yunxing came personally, he would probably be dumbfounded by Qin Yu's training. Because now, Qin Yu's training completely disregarded the limits of his body, it was pure torture!
But outsiders had no idea. Every time Qin Yu reached his physiological limit, that mysterious stream would seep into his muscles, eliminating fatigue. The strength of his muscles after breaking through the limit became even stronger. Time and again, breaking through limits made Qin Yu's progress soar.
In the evening, Qin Yu walked back to the Yunwu Mountain Villa, his face filled with confidence. After a day of the most intense training, the amount of training was more than ten times that of the past, yet at this moment, his muscles were once again full of vitality.
That night, Qin Yu sat cross-legged in his room.
Every night, Qin Yu would operate the Ancestral Dragon Technique to convert the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into internal energy, then let it disperse while allowing his muscles to absorb this internal energy. Tonight was no different; Qin Yu began to operate the Ancestral Dragon Technique again.
Suddenly...
A torrent of majestic spiritual energy rapidly swirled around Qin Yu, the quantity was astonishing. Because there was so much, this spiritual energy formed a misty green fog, as if a layer of hazy green mist enveloped Qin Yu entirely, making his figure appear blurry within the fog.
Spiritual energy materialized!
The legendary 'spiritual energy materialization!'
If any internal martial artist or innate expert saw this scene, they would be dumbfounded. The speed of absorbing spiritual energy naturally represented the speed of a person's cultivation progress. Achieving 'spiritual energy materialization' meant a terrifying level of cultivation speed.
Legend has it that celestial beings could absorb spiritual energy at the speed of 'spiritual energy materialization,' and even innate experts could not reach such a level.
Now, however, it was happening to a sixteen-year-old youth who was training external skills.
At this moment, Qin Yu's face was flushed, and his body trembled slightly, as if he had received a tremendous stimulus. Sweat beads even formed on his forehead, and his expression showed both pain and shock, while the surging spiritual energy continued to pour into Qin Yu's body.
How could this be? So much spiritual energy. The shock in Qin Yu's heart was indescribable.
When he operated the Ancestral Dragon Technique, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth obediently rushed to be absorbed by him. However, this spiritual energy was too obedient, too easy to mobilize, so... Qin Yu ended up absorbing more than ten times the usual amount of spiritual energy.
Could it be because of that meteor tear? Qin Yu naturally thought of this, but then he smiled wryly, Heaven, are you trying to take my life?
At this moment, the surging spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowed into Qin Yu's meridians, as if a person walking at their usual limit was now walking alongside ten others, and it was a continuous influx, making it easy to imagine how crowded it was.
And within Qin Yu's body, the meridians were now extremely crowded, far exceeding the usual amount of spiritual energy, completely blocking the meridians.
Absorbing too much spiritual energy isn't a good thing. What should I do now? Qin Yu felt a tearing pain in his meridians. He tried hard to make the spiritual energy circulate within the meridians, but there was too much spiritual energy, making it difficult to control.
It was like a coach managing three people was still manageable, but trying to control a thousand people would be impossible.
It hurts so much. Am I going to die from my meridians shattering? Qin Yu smiled bitterly in his heart, I originally thought that mysterious meteor tear was a treasure, but now it seems to be my disaster. So much spiritual energy is enough to rupture my meridians.
Qin Yu could clearly feel the pain radiating from every meridian in his body.
His meridians had been accustomed to the usual amount of spiritual energy, but now, with a sudden increase of ten times, how could they bear it? The meridians were completely filled, and it felt as if they were about to burst. Qin Yu could only watch as this happened, with no way to stop it.
Zzz~~~
One of the meridians finally couldn't withstand the pressure and ruptured.
Not good! Qin Yu's face turned pale instantly.
Zzz~~~ Moments later, several meridians around his body ruptured one after another.
Father, I originally thought I was somewhat useful and could help you, but now it seems... I am still useless. Qin Yu felt despondent, yet in the face of death, he felt no fear or sorrow.
Perhaps if I die, my father will be sad for me. Qin Yu inexplicably thought of this.
However, just as Qin Yu was lost in thought, the meteor tear on his chest emitted streams of clear energy again, and those streams instantly flowed throughout Qin Yu's body. The mysterious stream of energy, whatever it was, easily reformed the ruptured meridians.
The newly formed meridians were also much wider than before.
Ah. Qin Yu was shocked, staring blankly at this scene.
It seemed... the meteor tear was not as simple as Qin Yu had thought.
However, compared to the tenfold increase in spiritual energy, the newly formed meridians were still too narrow. After a moment, as the flow slowed, the blockage became more severe, and the meridians ruptured again.
This time, Qin Yu did not lose heart; he carefully anticipated the mysterious stream from the meteor tear.
Sure enough, the meteor tear did not disappoint Qin Yu. Another stream of energy spread from the meteor tear, and effortlessly, as the stream passed, the meridians rapidly recovered at a noticeable speed, and soon the meridians were reformed, this time wider than before.
Rupture, repair!
Even if there was an abundance of spiritual energy, after going through the process of 'rupture and repair' multiple times, the meridians could ultimately bear it. Qin Yu succeeded in the end, but the pain of the meridians rupturing repeatedly was even more terrifying than the pain of training external skills.
A surge of rich internal energy flowed into his dantian and then spread throughout his limbs and bones. Qin Yu's muscles and bones seemed to be like parched soil, continuously absorbing the internal energy. The more internal energy the muscles and bones absorbed, the more intense the transformation.
However, as time passed, the amount of internal energy absorbed by the muscles and bones decreased.
Two hours later, Qin Yu opened his eyes.
Sure enough, just as I expected. The greater the training volume, the stronger the muscles and bones, and the more internal energy absorbed. The day before, my training volume was more than ten times that of the past, and now, although I have only absorbed for two hours, the amount of internal energy absorbed is probably about ten times that of before. Qin Yu's face was drenched in sweat.
The pain from the ruptured meridians had soaked Qin Yu's entire body in sweat.
The muscles and bones have absorbed so much internal energy. Now I feel... Qin Yu suddenly kicked out with his legs, producing a whistling sound, and his fists struck out continuously, piercing the air in front of him, Now I feel... my whole body is filled with power!
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with excitement.
After a day of training, he could clearly feel how fast his improvement was.
Two years, is that necessary? A confident smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth. How long would it take to reach the innate limit? Guessing was useless; he could only experience real training and let the facts speak for themselves.
Time passed.
Qin Yu began his frenzied training, completely disregarding everything, pushing the limits of human nerves. Even innate experts would probably be scared to death by such a madman. This kind of training was simply lethal.
Wearing three hundred pounds of weight, he lifted hundreds of pounds of boulders with both hands and ran at top speed for an hour, then threw away the stones, swam in the lake with three hundred pounds of weight, swimming back and forth hundreds of times, and then...
These actions completely exceeded human imagination, making it impossible to understand if this was something a person could endure.
However, Qin Yu was lively and energetic, his muscles becoming tougher and more flexible day by day, his speed increasing day by day, and his gaze growing sharper.
Qin Yu continuously tested his one-handed strength while wearing three hundred pounds of weight. His one-handed strength increased from three hundred pounds to four hundred, four hundred fifty, five hundred, five hundred fifty, six hundred... seven hundred pounds... but as he improved, it seemed there was no limit to Qin Yu's one-handed strength.
Was the innate limit just seven or eight hundred pounds for one hand?
In short, Qin Yu's one-handed strength surpassed this so-called limit in just one year. His strength, speed, and even his overall resistance to blows were constantly challenging the theoretical limits of external skills in the Longteng Continent. Qin Yu was still rapidly improving, showing no signs of slowing down. Moreover... Qin Yu felt no trace of innate spiritual energy, indicating that he was still an acquired expert.
No one knew how great Qin Yu's acquired limit was. In any case, the current Qin Yu could no longer be measured by common sense; the miracle of external skills was being created by him...
(Many people in the review section said that my so-called 'unprecedented' training method is too ordinary, just body refining. Hehe, the so-called 'unprecedented' training method by Tomato hasn't even appeared yet. Right now, Qin Yu's body refining is just a condition for that 'unprecedented' training method. When you see later, everyone will know what that training method is...)
At this moment, deep in the remote forest behind Donglan Mountain, a figure was darting through the trees with incredible speed, as agile as a black panther and as nimble as a monkey, leaping up over ten meters to a branch and then effortlessly jumping to another branch.
The most bizarre thing was that despite the figure's incredible speed, it made not a single sound.
Suddenly, like a bolt of lightning, the figure dove down from a height of over ten meters, plunging into a small lake deep in the forest with a loud splash, sending ripples across the beautifully clear lake that looked like a piece of jade. The small unnamed lake was so clear that one could see the pebbles at the bottom.
Feels great. Qin Yu suddenly emerged from the water, shaking his head wildly, splashing water everywhere.
Qin Yu had possessed the Meteor Tears for a year and a half, and six months ago, his strength had reached the level of innate divine power, surpassing others in speed, and ordinary weapons couldn't harm him at all, not to mention his incredible flexibility.
Even without gloves, Qin Yu could easily tear apart bluestone with his fingers, and his skin showed no signs of stiffness. This completely contradicted Zhao Yunxing's theory that a person's fingers could remain sensitive while also becoming incredibly tough.
Logically, Qin Yu had already reached Zhao Yunxing's realm, or even surpassed it, and should have hit the so-called postnatal limit.
However... Qin Yu's physical skills were still improving at an astonishing rate, and he felt that his progress was terrifying. He didn't want the people in the manor to spread rumors, so he trained deep in the forest.
Training in the depths of the forest, where giant rocks were everywhere, was beneficial for practicing the Big Dipper Seven Stars Moonlight Dance technique, as there were no paths, only various obstacles, making it ideal for training agility.
In just a year and a half, my one-handed strength has reached a thousand pounds. If this gets out... A smile appeared on Qin Yu's face.
The strength of a one-handed push and the power of a punch were two completely different concepts; pushing with one hand was much harder. One-handed strength of a thousand pounds and a punch that could easily exceed ten thousand pounds was certainly possible. Such terrifying power would probably leave even the strongest external martial artist, Man Dong, dumbfounded.
In the past six months, I've been wearing this three hundred pounds of weight almost all the time. I wonder how fast I can go without it. Qin Yu thought to himself, knowing that others would find it hard to believe.
Just now, Qin Yu had darted through the forest at a speed that even ordinary external martial artists couldn't match. Yet this was while wearing three hundred pounds of weight.
Boom! With a few sounds, Qin Yu's black iron arm guards, black iron leg guards, and black gold vest were tossed aside.
Haha, let's see how it feels. Qin Yu suddenly shot up like an arrow, bursting out of the water, and then effortlessly swayed in mid-air, actually... coming to a stop! Yes, he was still for just two or three seconds.
This was the essence of Qin Yu's agility, utilizing the wind.
Whoosh! With a shake, Qin Yu dove down and landed swiftly on the ground. Boom! With a push of his foot, he vanished in an instant, and then the surrounding trees shook as a blurred figure darted through the forest like lightning.
He landed!
Qin Yu suddenly appeared by the lake, his face filled with excitement: With the three hundred pounds of weight off, my speed has increased by more than a level; it's just too fast. But... Qin Yu frowned, But with such speed, the wind resistance is terrifying. Even with my current mastery of the 'Big Dipper Seven Stars Moonlight Dance,' I still can't completely negate that resistance.
The faster one goes, the greater the wind resistance. Qin Yu had just reached an unprecedented speed. In the past, he could easily move without being affected by resistance, but now, going this fast, he couldn't perfectly counteract it.
Looks like I'm still not strong enough; I need to keep pushing myself. I want to see where my limits truly lie. Excitement burned in Qin Yu's eyes.
******
Qin Yu continued his intense training deep in the Donglan Mountain forest...
In the deep of night, in the royal palace of the Chu Dynasty, at Huayang Palace.
Huayang Palace was the residence of the favored concubine Yu Guifei. Tonight, Emperor Xiang Guang of the Chu Dynasty had come to visit Yu Guifei. After a night of passion, both Xiang Guang and Yu Guifei fell into a deep sleep, while two palace maids outside struggled to keep their eyes open.
Suddenly, Xiang Guang's body trembled, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, as if he were in a state of extreme panic and agitation.
No, no, don't... Xiang Guang muttered, his voice chaotic and low, making it impossible to understand what he was saying, but his whole body shook, waking Yu Guifei beside him.
Your Majesty, what's wrong? Yu Guifei exclaimed, seeing Xiang Guang's flushed face, panic rising within her.
Die! Xiang Guang, eyes closed, suddenly shouted and swung his arms, striking Yu Guifei.
Boom! Yu Guifei was knocked off the bed, spitting out a mouthful of blood, staring at Xiang Guang in disbelief. She was the emperor's most favored concubine! Xiang Guang, now awake, looked at the severely injured Yu Guifei with a cold expression.
Someone, call the imperial physician. After speaking, Xiang Guang ignored Yu Guifei, dressed, and walked past her without a second glance.
Moments later, Xiang Guang appeared in the imperial study, where a black-clad man with an eagle-hook nose stood respectfully to the side.
Yang Li is in charge of the three counties in the Eastern Region, right? Xiang Guang's voice was cold.
Yes, Your Majesty. The eagle-hooked nose man replied respectfully.
Xiang Guang suddenly stood up, staring at the man. Gather all intelligence related to Qin De and report it to me. Also, increase the surveillance power over the three counties in the Eastern Region. I don't believe he only recruited an extra hundred thousand troops. What hidden cards does Qin De have? This is something we must clarify. Yang Li has only uncovered this little after so many years; he's truly useless. From today on, the intelligence work in the Eastern Region will be entirely handled by Zhen Xu, and Yang Li will be recalled.
Yes! The eagle-hooked nose man knelt on one knee.
Go. With a wave of his sleeve, the eagle-hooked nose man bowed and then vanished from the imperial study.
Xiang Guang stared ahead, his mind elsewhere.
I can't sleep at night or eat in peace until I fully investigate you, Qin De. Xiang Guang often had nightmares about being killed by Qin De. He was most worried that Qin De would discover what happened back then. He wanted to eliminate the Qin family, but the Qin family had been entrenched in the three counties of the Eastern Region for hundreds of years, deeply rooted and not easily eradicated.
Xiang Guang's current strategy was to clarify Qin De's situation. If Qin De showed any signs of rebellion, he would mobilize the entire nation to eliminate the Qin family. If Qin De was still unaware of the past and did not rebel, then it would be fine.
Yang Li is utterly useless, but Zhen Xu will definitely uncover the truth. Qin De, you'd better not have discovered what happened back then. Stay in your place as the King of the East. If you really intend to rebel, then... A sharp glint flashed in Xiang Guang's eyes.
Drink! Qin Yu shouted loudly, suddenly soaring into the sky and then striking down at the Black Hawk. At that moment, the Black Hawk was backed against a giant rock, with no way to escape. But the Black Hawk easily flapped its wings and moved several meters to the side, causing Qin Yu's heavy palm to strike the giant rock behind it.
Boom!
The giant rock shattered, but Qin Yu remained unmoved.
Little Black, stop for a moment. As soon as Qin Yu's palm struck down, he felt something was off, as he sensed a strong rebound from the giant rock. Although breaking other giant rocks also caused some rebound, it was nothing compared to this; the rebound from this rock was truly immense, and his palm even felt numb.
Hearing Qin Yu's voice, the Black Hawk curiously looked over.
What... what is this? Qin Yu was shocked as he looked at the fiery red stone in front of him. No, it couldn't be called a stone; it should be classified as a crystal. Can a stone that emits a fiery red light still be called a stone?
After shattering a giant rock weighing ten thousand pounds, who would have thought there was a fiery red crystal inside? This crystal was quite large, nearly half Qin Yu's height, and was a nearly perfect cylinder. To be precise, it was a stick, but this stick was much thicker and shorter than an ordinary stick, about the thickness of a thigh.
Qin Yu grasped the crystal with both hands and felt a warm sensation.
Oh, so heavy. Qin Yu was surprised to find that this crystal was extraordinarily heavy. He immediately exerted force with both hands and, with a sudden low shout, managed to lift the fiery red crystal. Qin Yu's eyes widened, Heavens, a small cylinder like this actually weighs nearly two thousand pounds.
What on earth is this thing? Qin Yu frowned, carefully examining every part of the fiery red crystal in his hands. This crystal is incredibly heavy, emits a fiery red light, and is warm to the touch.
Qin Yu had seen many treasures in the royal treasury and had read many books in the Cloud Mist Manor. He was somewhat familiar with certain treasures in the Longteng Continent, but he had no clue about this fiery red crystal.
He let go of the fiery red crystal, which fell to the ground with a loud crash, its weight indeed shocking.
Let's first test its hardness. This crystal is so heavy, and my palm shattered the giant rock, yet this crystal didn't break; it should be very hard. Qin Yu extended his hand like a claw, using the Eagle Claw technique, and suddenly grabbed at the fiery red crystal.
The sound of metal clashing rang out, and the fiery red crystal didn't even have a scratch.
Hiss~~ Qin Yu inhaled sharply, feeling his fingers tingle from the impact. His full-strength claw left no mark at all, which made him imagine just how hard this crystal was. Qin Yu frowned and suddenly turned to say, Little Black, come try it and see how hard this crystal really is.
Little Black excitedly shook its head twice, flapped its wings, and soared into the sky, then dove down, its sharp claws fiercely grabbing at the crystal.
Once again, the sound of metal clashing echoed, and the crystal remained unscathed. Little Black landed, blinking at Qin Yu with a look of disappointment, seemingly feeling frustrated by its own failure.
Qin Yu was dumbfounded for a while before his eyes lit up with excitement: Haha, what a score! Little Black's claws can easily tear through even Xuan Iron, and the hardness is comparable to celestial-grade weapons. If even its claws can't tear this crystal, then it's at least a precious material for refining weapons. Hmm, let's try it with the Fish Intestine Sword.
Whoosh!
Qin Yu waved one hand, and a flash of black light appeared, striking down on the fiery red crystal. The clanging sound rang out as Qin Yu held the Fish Intestine Sword, looking excitedly at the fiery red crystal before him: Such a massive top-grade ore, it must be a priceless treasure. It might even be able to forge a celestial-grade upper-tier weapon.
The Fish Intestine Sword was a lower-tier celestial-grade weapon.
Ore goes through many complex processes before it can be refined into a weapon, which is much harder than the original ore. For example, the meteorite that was originally refined into the Fish Intestine Sword could never withstand the sword's strikes. This fiery red crystal didn't even leave a trace from the Fish Intestine Sword; its hardness was absolutely astonishing.
Even mid-tier celestial-grade ores would likely leave marks when struck by the Fish Intestine Sword, so what about this fiery red crystal?
Upper-tier celestial-grade ore, perhaps... even higher. Qin Yu's eyes sparkled. A cultivator's pursuit of a top-grade weapon is something that ordinary people can't even imagine. Qin Yu naturally dreamed of obtaining an absolutely divine weapon.
Just the crystal itself was many times harder than the Fish Intestine Sword. If it were refined into a weapon, then...
Little Black, let's head back to the manor. Qin Yu took off his outer robe and covered the fiery red crystal, then picked it up. He knew that such a treasure shouldn't be known to everyone. Although he didn't care, he was aware of the rules in the royal manor; even weapons like the Fish Intestine Sword had to be kept secret, let alone the more precious fiery red crystal.
Carrying the two-thousand-pound crystal, Qin Yu immediately rushed back to the Cloud Mist Manor. Perhaps only someone as abnormal as him could move this crystal.
In the Cloud Mist Manor, Qin Yu walked out of the underground secret chamber with ease.
Carrying two thousand pounds back from deep in the forest is indeed a bit tiring. Qin Yu stretched his arms, but a smile was on his face. With such a treasure, Qin Yu was naturally in a good mood. If my father finds out about this, he will surely be very happy.
Qin Yu smiled as he walked towards Lian Yan's residence when suddenly two people approached from the shadows: a young man slightly taller than Qin Yu and a delicate girl in green. The young man was very strong, while the green-clad girl had exquisite features, and what was most captivating was her gentle demeanor.
Brother Yu. The girl in green's eyes lit up upon seeing Qin Yu, and she quickly ran over. Brother Yu, you've been out training for almost several days, and you didn't even come to see me. The girl pouted.
Xiao Lu, once I have some free time, I will definitely spend more time with you. Qin Yu affectionately ruffled Xiao Lu's hair.
This girl in green was indeed Xiao Lu, and the young man beside her was Tie Shan. They were siblings who had taken Lian Yan as their master. Xiao Lu didn't like fighting; she only practiced internal skills and often played the flute, the jade flute at her waist was a gift from Qin Yu.
Always saying you'll have free time, but you're never free. Brother Yu, can't you take a break? Xiao Lu said with a hint of dissatisfaction. Her brother Yu often said he would spend time with her when he had free time, but when had he ever been free?
Take a break? Qin Yu was slightly taken aback. From the time he was eight years old until now at eighteen, he could count the times he truly rested on one hand. What filled his mind was always the effort to cultivate and help his father, to become his father's right-hand man.
Xiao Lu, don't be silly. Tie Shan reprimanded, then looked at Qin Yu and smiled, Little Yu, you were looking for the master, right? The master is resting in the courtyard.
Okay, I'll go find Grandpa Lian first. Qin Yu greeted and headed towards Lian Yan's residence.
But Xiao Lu furrowed her brows as she watched Qin Yu's back, her nose slightly wrinkled: Brother Yu is always so busy; I wonder when he will be able to take a break. Xiao Lu had been in the Cloud Mist Manor for almost five years, so she naturally knew how hard Qin Yu trained.
Xiao Lu, don't say that. Little Yu is different from us. Although he is the third son of the King of the East, he practices the hardest external skills. I remember when I first came here, I saw him shoveling iron sand! Tie Shan seemed to recall that scene. Shoveling iron sand was something Qin Yu could only start practicing after reaching a very high level of finger strength. If he had started with iron sand, his fingers would have definitely been ruined.
Tie Shan's eyes were filled with amazement: Shoveling iron sand, it feels like needles stabbing your fingers. The pain is something you can't even imagine, Xiao Lu. However, daily training and finger strength training are just one part of his extreme training. From dawn to dusk, every training session pushes the limits of his body. His body has been enduring extreme challenges. And this kind of training... he started at the age of eight.
Tie Shan looked at Qin Yu's figure with nothing but admiration.
Xiao Lu gazed at Qin Yu's back, her eyes shining with colorful light.
In her heart, Brother Yu was always cheerful and kind to others, like the sun, bringing warmth. This Brother Yu, a son of the King of the East, had been enduring extreme physical trials since he was eight.
Although there were Meteor Tears, to unleash their effectiveness, Qin Yu had to reach the limits of physical training. His fingers had to be trained to the point of excruciating pain, and his legs had to be squatted until the muscles cramped and his head felt swollen... Only by reaching the physical limit could the Meteor Tears exhibit their miraculous effects.
To obtain something, one must pay a price.
Qin Yu had reached such a level through immense effort.
In Lian Yan's courtyard, Lian Yan was reclining in a lounge chair, sipping tea and enjoying the tranquility.
Grandpa Lian.
As soon as Lian Yan heard that familiar voice, he smiled, his eyes squinting with joy. He turned to look at Qin Yu and said, Little Yu, it's rare to see you back from training during the day.
Seeing Qin Yu always brought Lian Yan uncontainable happiness, just like a grandfather seeing his grandson.
Qin Yu walked into the courtyard. With the fiery red crystal in hand, he needed to find a master craftsman. Of course, the first person he thought of to ask was Lian Yan.
(Today I had some matters to attend to, and I only updated now. I feel guilty and ashamed!!!)
Everyone has dreams, and so does Qin Yu. Family and feelings come first, and dreams come second. Life? Without family and dreams, living is just being a walking corpse.
During each extreme breakthrough, Qin Yu fell in love with the exhilarating feeling that came after pushing his limits; he enjoyed close combat, the passion of deciding life and death in an instant. Qin Yu's dream is to ignite his life with passion, burning like a meteor; life needs this kind of fervor...
Grandpa, are you really going to have someone deliver this fiery red crystal to the royal palace? Qin Yu asked with a smile.
Yes, I'll arrange for it, Lian Yan hurriedly replied, knowing this was a big deal and couldn't afford to be careless. He quickly made arrangements. Qin Yu glanced at the fiery red crystal and thought, I didn't expect this crystal to be so useful to Father; it's a win. Then he smiled and turned to leave the secret chamber.
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At the East Town King's residence, in a separate courtyard, many people were gathered. The three princes of the East Town King, Lian Yan, Chief Ge Min, three shirtless muscular men, and a middle-aged man in black were all staring at the fiery red crystal in the center.
Mr. Hei, do you have a way to refine it? Lian Yan asked the middle-aged man in black.
Mr. Hei didn't answer but stared intently at the fiery red crystal, his eyes wide open, carefully observing every detail, completely focused. Seeing this, Qin Yu and the others decided not to disturb the master craftsman.
Mr. Hei looked for a long time, his face showing extreme satisfaction. He turned to Qin Yu and exclaimed, I originally thought such a treasure could only be found in the incredibly dangerous wilderness, yet the Third Prince found it in the ordinary Donglan Mountain. It's truly unbelievable.
Just luck, Qin Yu replied with a smile.
Mr. Hei looked at Lian Yan and asked, Lian, since such a treasure exists in Donglan Mountain, have you searched the area around this crystal again?
Of course we have, Lian Yan sighed and shook his head. But treasures like this are obtained by those with fate. Little Yu stumbled upon this rare gem by chance, while I sent hundreds of experts to scour the entire stone forest, smashing all the boulders, yet we didn't find even a single lesser ore.
Qin Feng said, We should be satisfied with just this fiery red crystal. Little Yu has a connection with it, and if we search forcefully and find nothing, we shouldn't be disheartened.
Right, I've never heard of such a large piece of top-grade ore, Mr. Hei said, staring at the fiery red crystal as if it were a cat seeing fish.
Mr. Hei, do you have confidence in refining this fiery red crystal? Qin Yu asked from the side, and everyone immediately focused on the master craftsman. Refining isn't that simple; good materials require a skilled craftsman.
Mr. Hei was someone the East Town King, Qin De, had spent a great deal to invite, and he had been in the royal palace for over ten years.
Mr. Hei shook his head, and everyone was stunned.
I can't be sure without trying, Mr. Hei said, taking off his black coat, revealing his muscular upper body. A smile of extreme excitement appeared on his face, I haven't gone all out in a long time.
Bring me the 'Blue Flame Water,' Mr. Hei commanded.
Yes! One of the shirtless muscular men quickly dashed back into the house and soon returned with a crystal bottle containing blue water, which surprisingly had a faint layer of flame on its surface.
Mr. Hei took the crystal bottle, and suddenly, his hands turned red, a wave of heat radiating from him.
The three shirtless muscular men looked on with shining eyes.
Master is finally going to make a move; it's been a long time since we've seen him so serious.
Master's 'Burning Heaven Technique' has reached a very high level; I wonder how powerful he will be when he strikes. The three men discussed among themselves; they were Mr. Hei's three direct disciples and were key training targets of the East Town King’s residence.
Qin Yu, Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, Lian Yan, and Ge Min all watched Mr. Hei.
Mr. Hei opened the crystal bottle, slightly tilting it, and immediately, the 'Blue Flame Water' dripped down onto the fiery red crystal, accompanied by a sizzling sound as the blue flame water underwent violent changes.
This fiery red crystal is indeed impressive; even the Blue Flame Water leaves no trace, one of Mr. Hei's disciples exclaimed in astonishment.
Soon, the blue flame water formed a thin film, completely covering the fiery red crystal.
Hmph! Mr. Hei snorted coldly, his eyes suddenly shining with brilliance, and both hands released two streams of scorching flames directly onto the film covering the fiery red crystal. The film, made of blue flame water, showed no change at all.
Senior brother, even Master’s Burning Heaven flames combined with the Blue Flame Water leave no trace; how is that possible? one disciple was shocked.
Even a top-grade crystal shouldn't be unaffected by Master's Burning Heaven flames; this... another disciple began to doubt.
Mr. Hei's excitement grew stronger, but suddenly, his face turned red, then pale, and the flames in his hands diminished, yet the temperature in the entire courtyard suddenly rose.
How powerful, Qin Yu thought, shocked. He felt the terror of the flames and realized he was no match for Mr. Hei. He sensed the air in the courtyard vibrating due to the high temperature.
Qin Yu guessed correctly; Mr. Hei was not only a master craftsman but had also reached the peak of innate levels, one of the top experts under the East Town King.
The flames produced by special innate true energy are much more powerful than ordinary fire. Only such flames can melt ordinary celestial-grade ores, Qin Yu admired inwardly, but when he looked at the fiery red crystal, he was stunned.
In such a situation, the fiery red crystal showed no signs of change.
Hmph! Mr. Hei's face suddenly darkened, and with a loud bang, flames erupted from his body, burning his clothes completely clean, leaving him in only a pair of black gold-threaded shorts.
Mr. Hei's sect clearly knew that when reaching the limit of energy, one would burst into flames, so these black gold shorts were passed down. Woven from black gold thread, it was a significant investment, accumulated over a long time by Mr. Hei's ancestors.
Those shorts seem to be made of the same material as my black gold vest, Qin Yu thought.
At the same time, the flames in Mr. Hei's hands grew smaller yet hotter, and waves of heat rolled through the courtyard, causing everyone to instinctively retreat.
Such flames can incinerate even the body of an innate expert completely, leaving no trace behind, Qin Yu sighed inwardly. Such flames could melt celestial-grade ores, let alone an ordinary person's body.
Qin Yu's three brothers, Lian Yan... and the three disciples all stared at the fiery red crystal, hoping it would melt. If it couldn't even melt, how could it be refined? Time passed, and everyone's gaze was fixed on the fiery red crystal.
Suddenly—
Poof! Mr. Hei spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning from dark to pale, and the flames around him vanished instantly.
Master! One disciple immediately handed him a robe, and Mr. Hei put it on, looking at the fiery red crystal with a long sigh, then turned to Qin Yu and the others, saying, Everyone, I have no way to deal with this fiery red crystal.
Seeing the pale face of this master craftsman, everyone knew he had done his best.
How is that possible? A few years ago, Mr. Hei refined a celestial-grade weapon for me; how can he not even melt this now? Qin Feng asked Mr. Hei, holding the battle knife at his waist. When Qin Feng reached the innate level, Qin De rewarded him by refining a celestial-grade ore into a weapon.
Mr. Hei looked at the battle knife, shook his head, and smiled, Fool, you still don't understand. This fiery red crystal has surpassed celestial-grade.
Qin Yu was shocked and puzzled, Isn't celestial-grade the highest? In Qin Yu's mind, weapons were divided into ordinary and celestial grades. Celestial-grade should logically be the highest. How could there be something above celestial-grade?
What do you know? Mr. Hei's eyes radiated a proud aura.
In the crafting industry, he was undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid.
Weapons are divided into ordinary and celestial grades, but that's just for us mortals. I ask you, what weapons do the immortals use? Hmph, even a celestial-grade battle knife is like paper in front of an immortal's flying sword, easily pierced, Mr. Hei said with a hint of arrogance.
Everyone present was taken aback.
Right, those who soar through the skies and can kill from a thousand miles away, what level are their weapons? Qin Yu and the others had heard that flying swords could kill from afar, and even celestial-grade weapons couldn't withstand them.
Ordinary and celestial grades are just what we mortals define. Our vision is limited. The world of immortals is beyond our imagination. This fiery red crystal, if I’m not mistaken, should be the material for crafting weapons for immortals, Mr. Hei said, staring at the fiery red crystal with certainty.
Qin Yu looked at the fiery red crystal, which remained completely undamaged, emitting a faint red glow.
What use is this fiery red crystal if it can't even be melted? How can it be refined into a weapon? Qin Feng shook his head, and everyone, including Lian Yan and Qin Yu, looked helpless. Indeed, if it couldn't even be melted, how could it be refined into a weapon?
Qin Yu shook his head and smiled, Forget it, if even Mr. Hei can't melt it, there are probably very few people in the world who can.
Hey, Third Prince, why so down? I can't melt it, but there is a true master craftsman who can refine it, Mr. Hei said with a smile, and everyone looked at him in confusion, including his three disciples.
A true master craftsman?
Is there someone more skilled than Mr. Hei? Qin Zheng asked, and everyone looked at Mr. Hei in confusion.
Mr. Hei smiled confidently, You don't know this, but let me tell you a secret; don't spread it around. In fact, every immortal is not only an absolutely invincible expert but also... every immortal is an absolute master craftsman.
Oh? Everyone knew that immortals were invincible, and their flying swords could easily kill, but they didn't know about the crafting skills of immortals.
Every immortal can use a type of flame that is much more powerful than my true energy flames. With such flames, crafting a weapon is easy. If you think about it, immortals all have flying swords, but where do their flying swords come from? Aren't they crafted? Mr. Hei said mysteriously to everyone.
Only then did everyone realize.
Right, I'll immediately send someone to invite Immortal Feng Yuzi, Lian Yan said immediately.
Qin Yu, however, raised his head and shouted, then looked at everyone, Little Hei is fast; I'll go with Little Hei to invite Uncle Feng. In an instant, a black light shot down from the sky, which was the Black Hawk. Qin Yu's figure flashed, and he jumped up, and then the Black Hawk screeched and flew swiftly towards the outskirts.
Uncle Feng, what do you mean by a Golden Core stage cultivator? Is it really more powerful than an innate master? Isn't an immortal just someone stronger than an innate master? Qin Yu asked, puzzled.
Uh... Feng Yuzi finally pulled his attention away from the black eagle, looking at Qin Yu's confused expression, and shook his head with a smile, A Golden Core stage cultivator? Your Uncle Feng is a Golden Core stage cultivator.
Uncle Feng? Qin Yu's brows immediately furrowed deeply.
In Qin Yu's mind, innate masters were already incredibly powerful, and above them were the invincible immortals. Now hearing Feng Yuzi say he was merely a Golden Core stage cultivator, what did that mean? What is a cultivator? What is the Golden Core stage?
Feng Yuzi smiled and said, Alright, we'll talk about this later. By the way, what did you come to find me for? You didn't just come to see Uncle Feng, did you?
Qin Yu then remembered his own business, tossing aside the earlier talk of 'Golden Core stage cultivators', and said, Uncle Feng, I found a fiery red crystal. It's incredibly hard; even Mr. Hei couldn't leave a mark on it despite using all his strength. Mr. Hei said...
What! Feng Yuzi exclaimed in shock.
Qin Yu was startled by Feng Yuzi's astonishment. In his mind, Feng Yuzi always appeared calm and unflappable, as if nothing could surprise him. Yet this immortal was now staring wide-eyed at Qin Yu.
That kid from the Wang family couldn't leave a single mark? Feng Yuzi quickly confirmed again.
Qin Yu could only nod, not understanding what Feng Yuzi meant.
Feng Yuzi's eyes suddenly lit up: That black kid must have practiced the 'Heaven Burning Technique' to a very high level, and with their sect's special 'Blue Flame Water', even decent ores can be easily melted. But now, on that fiery red crystal, not even a trace is left. What kind of precious ore is that fiery red crystal?
Where is that fiery red crystal? Feng Yuzi fixed his gaze on Qin Yu.
It's in the Wang family. Qin Yu replied immediately.
Good, let's go now. Without calling for the crane, Feng Yuzi suddenly summoned a flying sword, which grew larger, grabbing Qin Yu and letting him stand on it, ignoring the black eagle, and flew directly towards Yan Jing City.
Uncle Feng, they asked me to come... Qin Yu hurriedly said, as he was the one who asked Feng Yuzi to refine the fiery red crystal, and he hadn't mentioned that yet.
Feng Yuzi smiled and said, No need to say more, I know why you came. That kind of precious ore can't be refined by you; only a cultivator's true fire can refine it. Once Feng Yuzi said this, Qin Yu understood, but he was curious about what true fire was.
In just a moment, Qin Yu's attention was completely drawn to the flying sword. As for the black eagle, Qin Yu wasn't worried; he knew the black eagle could easily find him. No matter where Qin Yu went, the black eagle could track him down, perhaps due to the special bond they had developed over the past eleven years.
This is a flying sword. Qin Yu stared at the massive flying sword, marveling in his heart.
The flying sword was inscribed with runes and emitted a sharp aura. Qin Yu was certain that if Feng Yuzi wanted to kill someone, the sharp sword energy alone would be enough to slay an innate-level master.
The flying sword could change size, which was truly magical, and its speed was much faster than the black eagle.
In an instant, the two arrived at the Wang family. Without Qin Yu needing to say much, Feng Yuzi landed directly in the courtyard, where Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, Lian Yan, Mr. Hei, and others quickly greeted him, We meet the immortal.
Feng Yuzi's gaze was completely focused on the fiery red crystal before him, his eyes blazing with intensity.
Fire Crystal Iron. My God. Feng Yuzi seemed to recall how excited he was when an elder from his sect found a piece of Fire Crystal Iron in the deep sea while he was still cultivating on an overseas immortal island, and how the flying sword crafted from it was bestowed upon a Yuan Ying stage senior who had made great contributions.
But that piece of Fire Crystal Iron was less than one-tenth the size of the one before him.
Whose is this? Feng Yuzi looked around at the others and immediately asked.
This was found by Xiao Yu in the East Lan Mountain by chance. Lian Yan replied promptly. Feng Yuzi turned to Qin Yu, his heart filled with disbelief. He had searched for years in the boundless wilderness and only found ordinary ores; he never expected that besides the wilderness, there would be such ores in the Qianlong Continent.
Good, I'll refine this crystal. Xiao Yu, since you are the owner of this crystal and have the right to control it, come with me. Feng Yuzi waved his hand, and a powerful energy enveloped the fiery red crystal, lifting the two-thousand-pound crystal into the air.
Yes! Although puzzled, Qin Yu followed along.
Feng Yuzi had several secret chambers in the Wang family, and even the Eastern King Qin De could not enter without Feng Yuzi's permission. At this moment, Feng Yuzi took Qin Yu into a secret chamber specifically used for refining spiritual tools.
Feng Yuzi listened to what Qin Yu said, and it seemed to ignite his anger. He sneered, It's not just a little bit rare; anyone wanting to transcend the Nine-Nine Tribulation to become an immortal must have exceptional talent, possess top-grade spiritual weapons for protection, and also need spiritual pills, among other things. But how could an ordinary person possibly obtain top-grade spiritual weapons or a large number of spiritual pills? When I reached the Golden Core stage, the sect granted me a flying sword, but it was just a low-grade spiritual weapon. For someone like me, without a high-grade spiritual weapon, dreaming of surviving the great heavenly tribulation in the future is just that—a dream. But without a background, how could a trivial disciple like me obtain a high-grade spiritual weapon in the sect?
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu completely understood and thought to himself, It seems Uncle Feng was also not valued when he was cultivating on the Immortal Island.
Uncle Feng, what exactly are these spiritual weapons and spiritual pills? Qin Yu asked.
Feng Yuzi took a deep breath, calming his emotions, and said, Little Yu, the cultivation level of a cultivator is like the internal strength of a martial artist, while spiritual weapons are equivalent to weapons. Having good spiritual weapons certainly enhances one's strength.
Qin Yu fully understood this analogy.
Just like when he was thirteen, he fought against the bandit leader Wu Tuan. His strength was clearly inferior to Wu Tuan's, but in the end, he pierced through Wu Tuan's protective true energy with the Yuchang Sword and killed him. That was the advantage of a weapon.
There are many types of spiritual weapons for cultivators, most of which are flying swords, but there are also other unique weapons. These are collectively referred to as spiritual weapons. Spiritual weapons are divided into four levels: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade. As for spiritual pills, they are pills with various effects. During tribulations, the consumption of true energy is most severe, so taking pills to replenish it is the best. Spiritual pills are also divided into four grades: low, mid, high, and top. Feng Yuzi explained carefully.
Qin Yu absorbed all of this and kept sorting it out in his mind. The strength of a cultivator is divided into their own cultivation level and the effects of spiritual weapons and pills. He clearly remembered the three major tribulations and the six realms from the Golden Core stage to the Great Completion stage.
True energy? Is that the term for a cultivator's own power? Qin Yu inquired.
Yes, when one forms a Golden Core, the energy within transforms from innate true qi to true energy. Feng Yuzi smiled and then sighed, Little Yu, the world of cultivators is not as beautiful as you think. In the cultivation world, people may kill each other over treasures of heaven and earth. For a good mineral, like this Fire Iron from the stone, it could even lead to wars among cultivators. When cultivators battle, especially those with high levels like Dongxu or Kongming, it can be catastrophic, shaking mountains and splitting the earth. Treasures of heaven and earth, spiritual pills, spiritual weapons, flying swords, etc., can drive cultivators mad. Feng Yuzi smiled.
But Qin Yu felt turmoil in his heart.
He could completely imagine the scene of cultivators battling. A Golden Core cultivator is already so powerful, being absolutely invincible in the Qianlong Continent. What about those in the Nascent Soul stage, Dongxu stage, or even Kongming stage, and those undergoing tribulations? How terrifying would those battles be?
Once cultivators are enraged and start killing, it would be like mountains collapsing and rivers overturning, causing countless casualties among mortals.
If a cultivator flies with a sword, they soar through the skies, disappearing into the horizon, and mortals simply cannot catch up.
In short, cultivators and mortals are on completely different levels. No matter how they kill or act, mortals have no power to resist.
Perhaps, in the eyes of cultivators, watching the people of the continent is like watching ants from a human perspective. It's entirely two worlds. The world of cultivators pursues the endless Dao of Heaven, seeking to transcend tribulations and become immortals. Meanwhile, mortals pursue power and kill each other. Qin Yu sighed inwardly.
He fully understood what a cultivator was, and his perspective widened even more.
The immortals of the Qianlong Continent? They are merely a few ordinary Golden Core cultivators from overseas immortal islands. In the world of cultivators, the Golden Core stage is just the lowest level. Yet, these few Golden Core cultivators are revered as immortals in the Qianlong Continent, an absolutely supreme existence.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's heart stirred.
Uncle Feng, it seems to me that cultivators are pursuing the limits of humanity, battling against heaven and earth. But to pursue these limits, is it only by stepping into the Golden Core stage and then refining the Nascent Soul as you said? Is there no other path? Qin Yu asked, puzzled.
In Qin Yu's view, since it was about pursuing the limits of the human body, there should be various methods.
Uncle Feng thought for a moment and shook his head with a smile, Little Yu, don't overthink it. I don't even know who the first cultivator was. It’s been millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of years since cultivators appeared. As for the different paths you mentioned, yes, people can cultivate immortality or demonic paths. Most birds and beasts cultivate into demons. Humans can cultivate either the demonic or immortal paths, and although the paths differ, they all lead to forming a Golden Core and refining a Nascent Soul. As for birds and beasts, they form inner cores, but I’m not too clear about cultivating demons.
Must one form a Golden Core and refine a Nascent Soul? Qin Yu muttered.
Is this the idea that all roads lead to the same destination?
Ah, right. Feng Yuzi suddenly said, Little Yu, a long, long time ago, before I was born, a significant event occurred on the Qianlong Continent—the 'Battle of the Immortals.' The mysterious person involved in that battle was likely not one who formed a Golden Core and refined a Nascent Soul.
Battle of the Immortals? Qin Yu asked, puzzled.
Feng Yuzi's eyes lit up, Yes, I heard about it from the elders of my sect while I was cultivating on the overseas immortal island. Several loose immortals participated in that battle, along with dozens of experts in the Kongming and tribulation stages. The leader was even a Great Completion cultivator...
Wait a minute, what is a loose immortal? Qin Yu hurriedly asked.
Feng Yuzi chuckled and shook his head, I forgot to mention loose immortals. When undergoing the Nine-Nine Tribulation, some cultivators realize they cannot succeed, so they strive to preserve their Nascent Soul. If their physical body is destroyed, they can only become loose immortals. You should know that loose immortals are extremely powerful, generally stronger than tribulation stage experts.
Loose immortals are that strong? A successful tribulation Great Completion cultivator, several loose immortals, and dozens of Kongming and tribulation stage experts—what was it all for? Qin Yu pressed.
To kill one person, just to kill one person. Feng Yuzi's expression grew serious.
To kill one person, so many experts just for that? Qin Yu found it hard to imagine that so many people were there just to kill one person.
Who could that person be? Qin Yu even thought of an immortal.
Feng Yuzi nodded, Yes, according to legends in the cultivation world, that mysterious person was not even a Nascent Soul cultivator. In the end, that mysterious person went mad and unleashed a power as intense as the sun, burning heaven and earth. At that time, even the Great Completion cultivators and so many experts were all killed! Feng Yuzi became excited as he spoke.
Little Yu, do you know what happened next? Do you know? Feng Yuzi was now fully animated, gripping Qin Yu's shoulder and staring at him.
Qin Yu quickly shook his head.
He couldn't imagine such a powerful person who could kill Great Completion cultivators and loose immortals.
Those weaker cultivators who dared not approach from afar discovered that after that mysterious person killed so many, he began to undergo tribulation. It was the Nine-Nine Tribulation. My God, the mysterious person who killed Great Completion experts and so many loose immortals was still undergoing tribulation! Feng Yuzi was now fully animated. He hadn't even undergone tribulation yet! If he was this strong without undergoing tribulation, then if he succeeded...
Qin Yu was also shocked.
A person who hadn't even undergone tribulation could kill Great Completion experts and so many loose immortals and dozens of Kongming and tribulation stage experts. This was unimaginable. How could there be such a vast difference if they were all cultivating Golden Cores and refining Nascent Souls?
Countless predecessors are certain of one thing: this mysterious person is also a cultivator, but he is definitely not cultivating the demonic or immortal paths, nor is he cultivating demons. He belongs to a new type. That pure, sun-like power that erupted from him at the end could not be unleashed by a tribulation stage expert. Even a Great Completion cultivator would perish in the face of such overwhelming power. Feng Yuzi seemed to be imagining the Battle of the Immortals from back then.
Qin Yu was also imagining it in his heart.
After a long time, Feng Yuzi slowly calmed down and looked at Qin Yu with a smile, Little Yu, the story of the Battle of the Immortals has been passed down, and almost everyone on the overseas immortal islands knows about it. Even many people on the Qianlong Continent are aware of this matter.
Oh, many people on the Qianlong Continent know? Qin Yu's heart stirred. If it weren't for cultivators telling the tale, how would the people of the Qianlong Continent know?
Feng Yuzi nodded and continued, Don't be anxious. Many elders from the overseas immortal islands watched from afar and witnessed that mysterious expert undergoing tribulation.
He succeeded? Qin Yu felt a bit worried about this mysterious person.
Feng Yuzi shook his head, He failed. Under the Nine-Nine Tribulation, that mysterious person turned into the sun. He relied solely on his own cultivation to withstand it, rather than using spiritual weapons to resist the heavenly tribulation. After battling dozens of cultivators, he didn't even have time to rest before facing the tribulation. When the ninth heavenly thunder struck down, he couldn't withstand it, and his body shattered, suffering great damage.
But he didn't die immediately. He gathered his last bit of energy and spoke his final words to the entire Qianlong Continent and the surrounding cultivators— Feng Yuzi seemed to be lost in memory.
Qin Yu didn't dare to interrupt Feng Yuzi's recollection, but he was curious.
Traversing the universe infinitely, experiencing the evolution of the cosmos. Drifting for thousands of years, traversing countless planets, yet today my soul will scatter. Heaven does not assist me, the stars change, the blazing sun is not the end, alas, alas! Everyone on this continent, today I pass on the 'Tongtian' three diagrams. When someone obtains the three diagrams and comprehends their mysteries, they shall inherit my cultivation method. Ha ha... fortune and misfortune...
Feng Yuzi's voice was ethereal as he recited these words.
Qin Yu kept pondering the meaning of these phrases—what universe, what cosmos, what planets, and what changes in the stars. He couldn't understand the meaning of planets, but he knew the mysterious person's last words clearly indicated that the so-called 'Tongtian' three diagrams contained the inheritance of the mysterious person's cultivation method.
But what did the latter part, fortune and misfortune, mean? Did obtaining this cultivation method also bring misfortune?
That mysterious person used immense energy to create the three diagrams, which are the Tongtian three diagrams. The Tongtian three diagrams scattered across the Qianlong Continent. Over countless years, even people from the overseas immortal islands have collected the three diagrams. Over the years, countless people have collected the three diagrams simultaneously, yet no one has comprehended the mysteries of the three diagrams or obtained the inheritance of that mysterious person. Feng Yuzi sighed.
Collecting the three diagrams is not difficult for cultivators, yet no one has been able to grasp the mysteries of the Tongtian three diagrams.
Back then, your ancestor Qin Shi Huang also obtained the three diagrams simultaneously, but unfortunately, he couldn't comprehend their mysteries either. If he had, perhaps he wouldn't have died. Feng Yuzi smiled.
Qin Yu felt a surge of impulse in his heart, a longing for the world of cultivators.
Cultivators can soar to the skies with swords, dive into the endless deep sea, explore the boundless wilderness, or battle against ancient beasts. They absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, pursue the ultimate in human potential, fight against heaven, and battle with peers, disregarding life and death. Such a life is truly exhilarating. Qin Yu sighed inwardly, feeling a deep yearning for the world of cultivators.
Qin Yu took a deep breath.
He pulled his heart back from this described world of cultivation, realizing that he was merely a mortal, not even reaching the innate realm. Even among the billions of mortals in the Qianlong Continent, he Qin Yu was not a figure at the top of the pyramid.
He needed to be grounded. The ethereal nature of the Tongtian three diagrams was far away. Qin Yu's greatest reliance now was the Meteor Tears and his own efforts, using the miraculous Meteor Tears and his own hard work to cultivate his external skills to an unprecedented innate realm.
Little Yu, what kind of spiritual weapon do you want? I can help you refine it. Feng Yuzi asked Qin Yu.
The matters of the cultivation world felt like an ethereal legend, still far from the current Qin Yu. He was just the son of the Eastern King of the Chu Dynasty in the Qianlong Continent, an ordinary expert struggling with the most arduous external cultivation, not even reaching the innate realm.
A spiritual weapon? Qin Yu was taken aback.
Refined from the Fire Iron in the stone, it would certainly be a spiritual weapon. However, you have no true energy, so you can only utilize the sharpness of the spiritual weapon but cannot change its size or perform special attacks. Feng Yuzi shook his head, However, a spiritual weapon can be integrated into your body, and its sharpness far exceeds that of mortal weapons. With this spiritual weapon, you will definitely be safe. I hope you can refine a set of armor.
Qin Yu smiled, No need, just help me refine a short sword the size of the Yuchang Sword, and also make a pair of gloves to protect my knuckles. As for the rest, let’s save some for my father.
Just this little bit? Feng Yuzi found it hard to believe.
A short sword and gloves—how little Fire Iron from the stone would that take? After all, this was the Fire Iron Qin Yu had obtained.
That's enough. If you rely too much on external items for external cultivation, it won't be good for your own training. Uncle Feng, I won't disturb you any longer; I'll take my leave now. Qin Yu immediately bowed and then turned to leave.
As Feng Yuzi watched Qin Yu's retreating figure, he finally came to his senses and said, Refining a spiritual weapon takes a long time, probably three to five days. After Qin Yu left, Feng Yuzi sighed, This kid probably only wants to refine this little bit to leave more Fire Iron for his father.
After exiting the secret chamber, Qin Yu looked up at the sky. It was already dark, and the cold wind was howling.
I haven't been able to help my father much since I was young, but this time I can help him a bit. A smile appeared on Qin Yu's face, but then he reined it in. Well, there are still three to five days. During this time, I need to train hard and in large quantities to see if I can reach the innate realm in my external cultivation.
With this thought in mind, Qin Yu let out a long howl. Moments later, a black eagle swooped down, and Qin Yu leaped onto it, directly leaving the royal palace and exiting Yan Jing City.
The Chu Dynasty is the largest nation on the Qianlong Continent, and the heads of the Qin and Shangguan families are currently in a quiet courtyard.
Qin De sat calmly at a stone table, while Xu Yuan stood quietly beside him.
Haha... Brother Qin De, long time no see, an old man with silver hair strode over, his ears adorned with golden earrings, and his cold eyes were filled with warmth at the moment.
Qin De stood up and smiled, pointing to the side, Brother Shangguan, please take a seat.
Shangguan Hong, the Northern King of the Chu Dynasty, controls two counties in the northern region. At this moment, there were only four people in the courtyard: Qin De, Xu Yuan, Shangguan Hong, and his subordinate, Zhuang Jun. Outside the courtyard, however, many experts were secretly on guard.
Brother Qin De, what do you need this old man for? Shangguan Hong slightly adjusted his silver hair before sitting down, clearly very concerned about his appearance. His subordinate, Zhuang Jun, stood behind him.
Qin De smiled and said, I'll get straight to the point. Help me, and we can take the Chu Dynasty together.
Shangguan Hong was taken aback; he didn't expect Qin De to be so straightforward. Although he had already guessed Qin De's intention for this secret meeting, he chuckled awkwardly, This, Brother Qin De, you can't be joking. This could cost us our heads. I can pretend I never heard this.
Qin De slowly shook his head, I ask you, are you in or out?
Shangguan Hong remained silent for a long time before finally looking up and asking, Even if we join forces, how confident are you?
80%! Qin De replied calmly.
Shangguan Hong laughed, Brother Qin De, don't fool me. The Mu family has six hundred thousand troops, and the four counties in the western region have eight hundred thousand troops, totaling one million four hundred thousand. Our two northern counties only have four hundred thousand, and yours has only six hundred thousand. How can you be 80% sure?
I want to destroy the Xiang family; it's not just the surface six hundred thousand troops, Qin De smiled.
Shangguan Hong narrowed his eyes, Oh? It seems Brother Qin De has quite a few troops hidden away. But the Xiang and Mu families together have one million four hundred thousand. How can you claim to have 80% confidence with your hidden forces? And the more hidden troops you have, the harder it is to avoid the Xiang family's intelligence! Shangguan Hong clearly didn't believe it.
There are another two hundred thousand hidden, Qin De smiled, Adding up to eight hundred thousand. My Liehu Army may only have fifty thousand, but its actual combat power is equivalent to two to three hundred thousand troops.
Shangguan Hong's eyes lit up.
He certainly knew the power of the Liehu Army. After some calculation, he smiled, Indeed, if we talk about troop quality, your eastern region's three counties have the strongest army. If you really have two hundred thousand hidden, there is some hope. But as far as I know, the bandits in the Blackwater Mountains still need your two hundred thousand troops to deter them. Otherwise, the bandits will wreak havoc in the eastern region's three counties, disrupting your base.
Qin De, however, was unconcerned, That's nothing to worry about. They're just a bunch of bandits. Although the Blackwater Mountains are vast and difficult to eliminate, one thing is certain... the bandits in the Blackwater Mountains are just bandits. As long as we negotiate and give them some benefits, they will settle down.
Qin De's eyes suddenly brightened, In that case, my army can fully attack. You must know that my eastern region's three counties are right next to the wilderness, and the army often trains in the wilderness, fighting against the wilderness beasts. They are not comparable to the western region's four counties, which haven't fought for decades or even a century.
Qin De was very confident.
Shangguan Hong nodded in agreement.
Indeed, the four great families each had their own armies, but in terms of combat effectiveness, the army of the eastern region's three counties was definitely the strongest, as their base was right on the border of the wilderness, frequently engaging in battles with fierce beasts.
In contrast, the armies of the Xiang, Mu, and Shangguan families had not seen much warfare for decades or even a century.
Shangguan Hong pondered for a moment before looking up and asking, So what benefits do I get? How can you guarantee that after destroying the Xiang family, you won't come after me?
Qin De smiled slightly, It's simple. The two counties next to the northern sea in the western region will belong to you, plus your original two counties, making a total of four counties. These four counties are all connected and backed by the sea. With these four counties, you won't have to fear me going back on my word later. How about that?
Four counties next to the sea? Shangguan Hong's eyes immediately lit up, clearly tempted.
These four counties are closely connected, and if they all belong to Shangguan Hong, even if Qin De wanted to destroy him later, it would be difficult. After all, with the natural barrier of the sea behind him and four counties in hand, he would at least be safe, and after the war, the Qin family would likely have little strength left to deal with him.
What if the Han Dynasty takes the opportunity to attack? Shangguan Hong continued to ask.
Qin De stood up and waved his hand, You can rest assured about this. The Han Dynasty will have no opportunity at all. As for the Ming Dynasty, I believe that such a weak dynasty, which only gets attacked and doesn't dare to attack, doesn't need much consideration.
Shangguan Hong fell silent.
After a long time, he nodded, I agree, but my northern region's two counties will definitely not be the vanguard.
Good, it's a deal.
Qin De and Shangguan Hong clasped hands in an oath.
Haha... Qin De and Shangguan Hong laughed heartily at each other, but neither knew what the other was truly thinking. Is a handshake oath really something to be followed? In the Qianlong Continent, very few people believed in such oaths.
...
The next day, in a manor, Shangguan Hong was sitting at a desk, writing furiously, while Zhuang Jun stood respectfully beside him.
After a while, Shangguan Hong finished writing and looked it over carefully, feeling quite satisfied.
Hmph, that idiot Qin De actually wants to rebel and drag me down with him. Isn't it good for me to be the stable Northern King now? Although... the four counties are quite tempting. What a pity, Shangguan Hong chuckled as he looked at a piece of paper on the desk.
Zhuang Jun said from the side, Your Highness, the conditions from the Qin family are quite good and seem sincere. Are you really not giving them any hope?
Shangguan Hong turned to look at Zhuang Jun and smiled, Zhuang Jun, we cannot lose. Do you understand? So we must bet on both sides. Whether the Qin family wins or the Xiang family wins, we must benefit either way.
Zhuang Jun was confused.
Shangguan Hong smiled; Zhuang Jun was his most loyal subordinate and the second-in-command of the northern region's two counties. Zhuang Jun had saved Shangguan Hong's life twice, so Shangguan Hong valued him greatly.
Zhuang Jun, I have my own plans for this. You don't need to worry. You can go out now, Shangguan Hong said with a calm smile.
Understood, I take my leave. Zhuang Jun immediately left the room.
Shangguan Hong's expression suddenly turned cold, Send this letter to the Emperor. Suddenly, a shadow flashed, and the letter on Shangguan Hong's desk disappeared.
Shangguan Hong squinted at the window, secretly thinking, Qin De, you have no idea about the relationship between my Shangguan family and the Xiang family. It's just your bad luck. Even if I don't help either side, how can your family contend with the Xiang and Mu families? By the time the eastern region's three counties are destroyed, I might still get some benefits.
Shangguan Hong thought so beautifully, but would the Qin family really place their hopes on him?
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In the imperial palace's imperial study.
Haha... Xiang Guang held two letters and couldn't help but laugh wildly.
Zhen Xu really lives up to expectations, hiding twenty thousand troops. Such a large number of troops incurs a huge expense. If Qin De isn't planning a rebellion, why would he gather so many troops? Does he have too much money? Xiang Guang sneered.
Zhen Xu was responsible for intelligence gathering in the eastern region's three counties, and in just half a year, many things had come to light.
Your Majesty, now that Qin De has secretly recruited twenty thousand troops, he is restrained by the Blackwater bandits and cannot mobilize his entire army. Otherwise, the Blackwater bandits will disrupt his base, which is not to be feared, a hawk-nosed man said from a dark corner behind.
Xiang Guang put down the letter and said, What do you know? Although the Blackwater bandits are a large force, they are still just bandits. As long as we give them some benefits, they won't cause trouble. Qin De can still mobilize eighty thousand troops to fight me.
Your Majesty is wise, the hawk-nosed man bowed.
Zhen Xu has discovered that there are signs of preparations for food and supplies in the eastern region's three counties, plus the hidden recruitment of twenty thousand troops, and these twenty thousand troops have been recruited for over five years, already becoming elite soldiers. All of this indicates that Qin De really intends to rebel! Xiang Guang's eyes suddenly flashed with cold light.
The hawk-nosed man dared not speak.
Very well, a rebellion, is it? A hint of pride appeared on Xiang Guang's face, Note this down. Immediately send someone to negotiate with the Blackwater bandits, offering gold, silver, jewels, or supplies, etc., to let the Blackwater bandits disrupt Qin De's base when the war begins!
The hawk-nosed man thought for a moment and said, What if those bandits have too big of an appetite?
Idiot! Xiang Guang suddenly turned and glared at the hawk-nosed man, At all costs, we must make them agree, even to the extent of promising to give them a county after victory.
Give them a county? The hawk-nosed man was taken aback, but then he understood, I understand, even if we give
Qin De's excitement at this moment was beyond words.
What's the big news? Xu Yuan asked curiously from the side. Qin De immediately passed the secret letter to him. Xu Yuan took a look and was instantly overjoyed, saying, Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations!
Qin De laughed heartily, This time, Yu'er has achieved such great merit. We must reward him well when we return. Yes, Xu Yuan, hurry and send someone; we will set off back to the royal residence immediately!
Yes! Xu Yuan immediately bowed, while Qin De couldn't help but laugh again. He never expected that his third son, Qin Yu, would give him such a big surprise. He originally thought it was just a high-grade celestial ore, but now it seemed to be a treasure that could forge spiritual weapons.
Spiritual weapons!
Xu Yuan completely understood the importance of this Stone Fire Iron to Qin De; its significance was no less than that of two hundred thousand troops. How could it not make Qin De so excited?
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Volume 2 Meteor Tears Chapter 20 Spiritual Weapon Completed (Part 1)
Inside the Wang residence of the Eastern King, the carved railings and jade structures, pavilions and towers, all exuded a grand atmosphere. The guards, each leading a fierce tiger, scanned the surroundings, and the strictness of the guard was evident. At this moment, it was deep night, and on the top of a pavilion sat a person with an eagle. The guards knew but pretended not to see.
After three days of hard training, my own strength hasn't increased much, Qin Yu sighed inwardly.
Since that Feng Yuzi began forging weapons in the secret chamber, Qin Yu had started to train hard alone. He knew that Feng Yuzi needed three to five days for forging, so he returned after three days of hard training. During these three days, Qin Yu had pushed himself to the limit, training desperately. Even with Meteor Tears for recovery, his body still showed little progress.
He was very clear that he had indeed reached his postnatal limit.
Little Black, for internal cultivation, there are various methods from predecessors to reference when moving from postnatal to innate. But what method should I use to break through in external skills? I have no predecessor methods to reference, Qin Yu said to Little Black beside him. Although he was asking Little Black, wasn't he also asking himself?
Little Black gently flapped its huge wings at Qin Yu while staring at him. Qin Yu felt Little Black's comfort and smiled; it seemed Little Black knew he was in a low mood.
Suddenly, Qin Yu was taken aback.
Reference, ah, right. Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he slapped his head, saying, Qin Yu, you're such an idiot. You can't reference external skill predecessors, but you can reference internal cultivation practitioners. How did they break through to the innate realm?
Qin Yu immediately recalled what Lian Yan had said to him back then—Postnatal experts can become one as long as they have a cultivation method, but becoming an innate-level expert is very difficult. To become an innate-level expert, there are two requirements: first, you must reach the perfection of the postnatal realm. Second, you must have some understanding of the natural way.
Qin Yu muttered to himself, Postnatal perfection; my external skill cultivation can be considered postnatal perfection now. As for understanding the natural way... that's quite mysterious.
What does it mean to have an understanding of the natural way? Qin Yu didn't know. This was something that couldn't be expressed in words. If it could be taught, innate experts in the entire Qianlong Continent wouldn't be so rare and precious. Qin Yu kept thinking in his mind.
Understanding the natural way, understanding nature, okay, I'll feel it out; what exactly is this nature?
Suddenly, Qin Yu closed his eyes, as if he were feeling the qi within his body back then. His entire body and mind were in a state of emptiness, but he didn't absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Qin Yu remained in this empty state, feeling the flow of natural energy.
Quietly...
Time passed second by second, and Qin Yu remained motionless, his body still, his mind still...
Not listening, not hearing, not seeing...
Qin Yu didn't notice that slowly, when he was completely like nothing, streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth consciously gathered towards his body. To be precise, they were gathering towards Meteor Tears, and Qin Yu became the center of a vortex.
It felt wonderful, as if lying in warm water. The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth was something Qin Yu could feel; that intimate feeling was so endearing. When Qin Yu forgot everything and was completely immersed in that wonderful warmth—
At the same time, Meteor Tears emitted a warm energy.
Unlike the past's clear stream energy, this was a warm energy, like a gentle stream flowing into Qin Yu's mind. Deep in his mind, there was an energy that resembled a disc, surrounded by flashes of lightning, representing the most fundamental aspect of a human body— the soul!
The soul grows stronger with a person's training. Qin Yu had undergone extreme training since childhood, making his soul much stronger than that of an average person.
This energy flowed like water and soon reached deep into his mind. As soon as the soul touched this energy, it seemed to become excited, continuously devouring it. In just a moment, the color of that disc deepened and became more substantial.
Originally, the disc was somewhat ethereal, but now it was radiating a clear seven-colored glow, and it was somewhat substantial. The lightning around the seven-colored disc became even more powerful.
Second brother, now that Xiang Guang has sent Zhen Xu to oversee the intelligence investigation work in the three counties of the Eastern Region, our actions have become a bit difficult. Zhen Xu has a dedicated team under him, making the investigation much more formidable. Especially as we move forward, the larger our actions, the harder it is to evade his scrutiny!
Big brother, don't worry. Father must have a way to resolve this matter. However, Zhen Xu is indeed a bit tricky; he’s like a plaster sticking to us.
...
Qin Yu suddenly woke up.
At the moment he opened his eyes, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth returned to how it was before, and Qin Yu could no longer feel it clearly. At the same time, Meteor Tears returned to its usual appearance, and that warm energy disappeared. However, Qin Yu himself had undergone a significant change.
His hearing and vision were sharp, which describes someone who can hear clearly and see far.
But for someone like Qin Yu, he could hear the whispers of his older brother and second brother from dozens of meters away, and he could even hear the sound of earthworms moving from afar. His eyes could clearly see the earthworm wriggling segment by segment. With this, could he still use sharp hearing and keen sight to describe himself?
Big brother and second brother... Qin Yu momentarily didn't pay attention to this; his mind was filled with the words of his older brother and second brother.
Qin Yu knew his father's plan was to destroy the Xiang family and seize the Chu Dynasty's throne. Now it seemed that the Xiang family's intelligence chief in the three counties of the Eastern Region was a tricky character.
In an instant, many thoughts flashed through Qin Yu's mind. He connected the words of his older brother and second brother. His father's departure, the relationships between the four great families, that intelligence chief—one by one, Qin Yu clearly listed them in his mind.
I. Qin Yu was suddenly shocked; just a moment ago, he had thought of so much, When did my mind become so agile?
Qin Yu finally realized his tremendous change. Looking around, he was dumbfounded.
What exactly happened just now? Why have I changed so much? Qin Yu now realized his astonishing transformation. After a long time, he finally calmed down, looking down at the Meteor Tears mark on his chest. Qin Yu shook his head and leaped down from the pavilion roof.
Qin Yu's whole person flickered and turned into two afterimages, landing on the ground.
My perception of the wind is also several times clearer than before. Qin Yu felt that his movements had become more perfect, Moreover, it seems my body's flexibility and other aspects have also improved significantly.
Outsiders might not be able to tell, but Qin Yu knew how natural his movements had been just now, how effortlessly his body had completed them, as if he were strolling leisurely. He felt as if he had undergone a fundamental change.
Could it be that I've already touched the threshold from postnatal limit to innate? Qin Yu thought to himself, but he wasn't sure because he hadn't felt the birth of innate true qi within him.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's gaze turned to the distant courtyard, where there was a secret chamber, the very one where Feng Yuzi was forging weapons. Just now, Qin Yu had heard the sound of that secret chamber's door opening.
Has the spiritual weapon been successfully forged? Qin Yu immediately walked into the courtyard.
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As soon as Qin Yu entered the courtyard, Feng Yuzi also just walked out of the secret chamber. Upon seeing Qin Yu, he was momentarily stunned, then smiled, Little Yu, what a coincidence! I just finished forging, and you came out.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's heart surged with excitement.
Spiritual weapons! These were weapons that only immortals possessed. Just as Qin Yu was excited, Qin Feng and Qin Zheng from the adjacent room immediately came out. Upon seeing Feng Yuzi, their faces lit up with excitement, Uncle Feng, has Little Yu's weapon been successfully forged?
Yes, yes! Little Yu, here are the gauntlets to protect your knuckles and a short sword modeled after the Yuchang sword, Feng Yuzi said, extending his hand, and a pair of gauntlets and a short sword flew towards Qin Yu.
The gauntlets were dark red, with a faint flame on the surface. The short sword was dark black, with the flames completely condensed inside, and the sword energy on the surface flickered like a flying sword.
Thank you, Uncle Feng. Qin Yu suppressed his excitement and received the gauntlets and short sword.
Feng Yuzi sighed, Little Yu, due to my own cultivation level, the level of the Three Mystical True Fire is insufficient, so with such precious Stone Fire Iron, I could only forge it into a mid-grade spiritual weapon. If a Dongxu period expert were to forge it, they could confidently create a top-grade spiritual weapon. Also, spiritual weapons are different from ordinary mortal weapons; you only need to drop blood to take this spiritual weapon into your body, and it will appear in your hand at will.
Stone Fire Iron is indeed a precious forging crystal. Feng Yuzi himself was only at the mid-stage of the Golden Core, and his Three Mystical True Fire was still at the weakest level, so he naturally couldn't fully utilize the effects of Stone Fire Iron and could only forge it into a mid-grade spiritual weapon.
That's enough; a mid-grade spiritual weapon is sufficient for me. Qin Yu knew what a mid-grade spiritual weapon represented in the cultivation world. Even Feng Yuzi's own flying sword was only a low-grade spiritual weapon.
What excited Qin Yu the most was that after recognizing it with blood, he could take it into his body at will.
Little Yu, why didn't you forge a piece of battle armor? Qin Zheng frowned slightly.
Qin Feng also said, That Stone Fire Iron is quite large; even if you forged a piece of battle armor, a third would be enough. With battle armor, most vital points on your body could be protected. Why did you only forge a short sword and a gauntlet that only protects the joints, and not a fully covering gauntlet? How much Stone Fire Iron do these two add up to?
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng, the two brothers, cared most about their third brother. Their mother passed away early, and since Qin Yu couldn't cultivate, the two brothers were naturally very concerned about him.
Little Yu just wants to use a little less Stone Fire Iron and leave more for his father, Feng Yuzi said from the side. Qin Feng and Qin Zheng were taken aback, unable to speak, only looking at Qin Yu with slightly red eyes.
Qin Yu smiled, Big brother, second brother, there's nothing to worry about. You know, when cultivating external skills, once I have battle armor for protection, my progress in training will naturally slow down. It's better without it. Besides, the gauntlets and short sword are already enough.
Self-deception.
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng were both outstanding figures and naturally wouldn't be deceived by Qin Yu's simple words. That was a spiritual weapon battle armor; if he didn't want the protection, he could directly take the battle armor into his body. If he encountered unavoidable danger, he could use the protective battle armor.
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng could see through Qin Yu's heart.
Little Yu, this is something you discovered; it belongs to you. You can forge as many spiritual weapons as you want, and no one will say anything. Even father won't say anything. Qin Zheng said, staring at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu shook his head and smiled but remained silent.
Spiritual weapons are indeed remarkable. Qin Yu laughed and changed the subject. At this moment, he had already dripped blood on both the gauntlets and the short sword. In an instant, Qin Yu felt a movement in his heart, and the gauntlets and short sword completely disappeared from his hands.
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng's attention was immediately drawn to the spiritual weapons.
Indeed impressive! If during battle, you originally have no weapon, and then a weapon appears out of nowhere, it would definitely catch the opponent off guard, Qin Feng's eyes lit up as he quickly assessed the benefits of the spiritual weapon.
Qin Yu clearly felt the gauntlets and short sword in the boundless space of his dantian.
Although the dantian was just a small part of the body, the principle of one grain of sand, one world was the same. It was like the sun and moon in a pot; the gauntlets and short sword were just like a dot, merely a corner in the dantian.
Qin Yu suddenly clenched his fists, and the gauntlets appeared on his fists, dark red, protecting the knuckles.
The best attack point for a fist is the knuckles. With mid-grade spiritual weapon-level gauntlets for protection, Qin Yu's fists could clash with some divine weapons without worrying about injuring his hands. What made Qin Yu feel most comfortable was that these gauntlets felt like skin, completely not interfering with the flexibility of his finger joints.
Whoosh!
A flash of black light passed, and Qin Yu's hands were still empty. In that instant, a black short sword suddenly appeared in his hand and then disappeared again.
Since it's forged from Stone Fire Iron, then these gauntlets will be called Flame Gauntlets, and the short sword will be called Flame Sword, Qin Yu said with a smile, filled with excitement. For a martial artist, obtaining their favorite weapon was undoubtedly a great joy.
Feng Yuzi smiled, Little Yu, that short sword has a restriction engraved by me, so its glow is completely restrained, making it appear dark. Alright, I’ll return to the secret chamber to continue forging. Feng Yuzi was going back to forge a flying sword for himself.
With the Stone Fire Iron, he could naturally discard his previous low-grade spiritual weapon-level flying sword.
Little Yu. Qin Feng and Qin Zheng looked at Qin Yu.
Big brother, second brother... Seeing the looks in his older brothers' eyes, Qin Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, Little Black, let's go back. The black eagle in the air immediately dove down, and Qin Yu jumped on it, then fled the royal residence like he was escaping.
Qin Feng and Qin Zheng exchanged glances, feeling helpless.
We haven't cared enough for Little Yu. Qin Feng sighed deeply, and Qin De was also speechless. As older brothers and a father, they had been busy with their own matters and had never taken the time to care for their third brother.
If it weren't for Qin Yu finding such a significant matter with the Stone Fire Iron, Qin Feng and Qin Zheng would probably still be busy with their own affairs.
...
Three days later.
Feng Yuzi emerged from his seclusion with a beaming face; he had finally forged his own flying sword. This sword was a mid-grade spiritual weapon, and although mid-grade and low-grade were only one tier apart, their power differed by several times. With this mid-grade spiritual weapon, Feng Yuzi felt confident enough to take on a late-stage Golden Core expert, provided that the expert was using a low-grade spiritual weapon.
Congratulations, Brother Feng, Qin De said, cupping his hands in greeting. Qin De had just returned to the royal residence last night.
The dark red flying sword hovered above Feng Yuzi's head before merging directly into his body.
Haha, Your Highness, I must thank Xiao Yu for this. Without the Fire Iron from the Stone, I wouldn't have this treasure, Feng Yuzi said, looking very pleased.
Qin De nodded in agreement.
Feng Yuzi continued, Your Highness, haven't you been worried about the two major immortals from the Xiang family camp? One is a mid-stage Golden Core, and the other is a late-stage Golden Core. With this Fire Iron from the Stone, I can definitely deal with that Wood guy. As for the mid-stage Golden Core Wu Xing, we can have a few innate-level experts attack him with mid-grade spiritual weapons, and it should work just fine. Feng Yuzi said with a smile.
Whether it's a Golden Core expert or a Nascent Soul expert, once their physical body is destroyed, the soul attached to that body will naturally dissipate. Only by reaching the Void Stage can the soul attach to the Nascent Soul, allowing for an indefinite lifespan.
However, even for experts at the Void Stage, Empty Void Stage, or Tribulation Stage, once they lose their physical body, they can only cultivate as scattered immortals. Thus, the physical body is extremely important for cultivators.
What Feng Yuzi suggested—sending some innate experts to ambush and attack the mid-stage Golden Core Wu Xing with mid-grade spiritual weapons—would be a significant success if they could destroy his physical body. Cultivators have their true essence protecting their bodies, and ordinary weapons cannot break through that defense, but mid-grade spiritual weapons can.
The Fire Iron from the Stone that Qin Yu obtained is as important as two hundred thousand troops.
Xiao Yu has indeed made a great contribution this time. I have been worried about those two major immortals, but now I feel a bit more confident, Qin De praised, then suddenly realized, Where is Xiao Yu? Why hasn't he come yet?
When Qin De had just returned, he had someone find Qin Yu.
Xiao Yu rode the Black Hawk back to Yunwu Mountain Villa once, but then he disappeared. That Black Hawk flies extremely high and fast, making it impossible to track Xiao Yu's whereabouts, Lian Yan replied immediately.
Qin De nodded, We must reward Xiao Yu well this time. He suddenly looked at Feng Yuzi and asked, Brother Feng, how much Fire Iron from the Stone is left? Is there still half?
I used only one-fifth of what Xiao Yu and I had combined, Feng Yuzi said, moving one hand, and a stream of true essence flew directly toward the secret chamber. Then, with a sound, the door of the secret chamber opened, and the Fire Iron from the Stone floated out, showcasing the cultivator's abilities.
The Fire Iron from the Stone appeared slightly reduced in height, but otherwise showed no changes.
What did Xiao Yu forge? Why is it so little? Qin De asked in confusion.
According to Qin De's expectations, since this Fire Iron from the Stone was obtained by Xiao Yu, he would likely use half of it, leaving the other half for himself. However, the small amount used by Qin Yu was hard for Qin De to believe.
Xiao Yu only forged a short sword and a pair of gauntlets to protect his knuckles; he didn't even bother to forge a protective battle armor, Qin Feng sighed.
He just wanted to leave more Fire Iron from the Stone for his father, Qin Zheng sighed, But Xiao Yu even said he wanted to train himself, claiming that with protective battle armor, it would be hard to make breakthroughs.
Everyone present was an elite, and they understood that mid-grade spiritual weapon-level protective battle armor could be integrated into the body. Moreover... throughout history, the strongest external martial artists have never matched the defensive power of mid-grade spiritual weapon protective armor.
If external martial arts are cultivated to the utmost, the body's defense would still not surpass that of mid-grade spiritual weapon protective armor. So why did Qin Yu still think this way? The answer was obvious.
Everything was just for his father, Qin De.
Qin De couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions; such a precious item as the Fire Iron from the Stone, his own son could disregard it, using only a little and leaving the vast majority for him.
Xiao Yu. Qin De was momentarily speechless. He remembered when he revealed the secret to Qin Yu in the secret chamber, how Qin Yu had strongly insisted on joining the army and fighting. However, Qin De had rejected him, clearly recalling the lonely figure of his son as he left.
From childhood to adulthood, this son had endured countless hardships, suffering far more than his older brothers.
How unfair the heavens are! No matter how hard he cultivates, even if he reaches the peak of external martial arts, he still cannot become an innate expert. According to Yun Xing's estimates, Xiao Yu's external martial arts cultivation is probably only at the mid-stage of acquired level, Qin De sighed inwardly.
For internal martial arts experts, outsiders can judge their cultivation based on their internal energy. However, for external martial arts experts, even cultivators cannot determine the strength of their muscle power. After all, judging muscle strength is incredibly difficult; it can only be assessed by how much weight one can lift with one hand.
In Qin De's heart, his third son, Qin Yu, was merely a child who practiced external martial arts diligently but would never achieve anything.
Once we find Yu'er, have him come to see me. As for what the Fire Iron from the Stone was forged into, we can discuss it tonight, Qin De said, turning to leave, feeling a bit disordered in his emotions...
Only those eyes, a pair of eyes emitting a chilling cold light, were so captivating and heart-stirring, and at this moment, they were fixed on the table, where a pen was being held and written with fervor.
After a moment, he set down the pen.
Suddenly, the candle flame flickered brightly, illuminating the man's clear features—handsome, pale. At first glance, this man seemed to be in his forties or fifties, yet he still exuded a sickly handsome aura, but paired with those eyes, his entire demeanor changed.
This man was none other than Zhen Xu, an absolute genius of the royal Xiang family's intelligence department, a powerful figure who could make even the head of the intelligence department's heart tremble upon meeting him, and also someone whom Xiang Guang admired greatly.
Zhen Xu took out a square piece of jade from his bosom, which emitted a soft, colorful light, seemingly marked with some inscriptions on its surface. Zhen Xu examined those inscriptions closely and shook his head slightly, saying, The Heavenly Map, this is the first piece of the Heavenly Map. What a pity, I've pondered over it for half a year without any results. I should just give it to the Emperor; he must be getting impatient waiting for me.
Zhen Xu picked up an iron box from the table, placing the secret letter and the square jade inside, then closed the box and locked it with a key.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Suddenly, Zhen Xu tapped the iron box several times, and with a series of clicks, the lock disappeared, similar to the principle of the iron box used by the Qin family to store their secret manuals; if others didn't know how to open it, it would be completely useless.
At this moment, outside the house, in the center of the courtyard of this ancient residence, stood a person wearing a silver mask.
Qin Yu was closing his eyes.
The Heavenly Map. Qin Yu's heart stirred; his extraordinary perception allowed him to sense everything inside the house from over ten meters away, including the exact spot where Zhen Xu tapped the iron box, all of which he memorized in his mind.
Qin Yu's soul, benefiting from the Meteor Tears, was powerful enough to rival that of a cultivator, and this strength granted him a remarkable perception, akin to a cultivator's 'spiritual sense.' As his soul grew stronger, the range of his spiritual sense expanded as well.
Qin Yu moved without making a sound, completely holding his breath. For a moment, Zhen Xu inside the house was unaware of Qin Yu's presence outside.
Little brother, quickly send the iron box to the palace; it must be fast, and keep this key well hidden. Inside is the Heavenly Map; we cannot be careless. Zhen Xu suddenly said.
A man who had been lurking in the dark corner stepped out. This man gave off the impression of a youth, yet Zhen Xu knew that this boyish-looking man was already over forty and had been with him for more than twenty years.
Zhen Xu's two major subordinates—Nalan Feng and Nalan Dan.
The Nalan siblings were quite peculiar; although they were both over forty, they still looked like teenagers. According to their speculation, it was likely related to a type of spiritual fruit they had eaten in their youth. The Nalan siblings only listened to Zhen Xu's orders, even disregarding Emperor Xiang Guang.
Big brother, don't worry. I'll attach this key to my keychain. Nalan Feng took out a set of keys and threaded the iron box's key onto it. He suddenly pulled out another key from the keychain, seemingly placing it solemnly against his chest.
Little brother, you're still like this. Zhen Xu smiled slightly.
Nalan Feng raised an eyebrow and said, Big brother, it's better to be prepared. Even if someone kills me, they'll definitely think it's the key on my chest and won't suspect that the real key is on that keychain, and... I still keep this keychain on my subordinate.
Feng, you always think too highly of yourself. A cold voice rang out, and a ruthless woman stepped out from the dark corner of the room, licking her palm, which held...
A heart. Outside the house, Qin Yu's body suddenly trembled, and a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes as his spiritual sense clearly saw what the woman held in her palm.
A very small heart, likely not from an adult.
Nalan Feng frowned slightly and said, Dan, can you change your habit of eating baby hearts? Can't you not do it in front of us? I've told you countless times over the years, and it hasn't worked at all.
Knowing it's useless yet still saying it, and saying it for so many years, for over twenty years, you seem to have never stopped. Feng, you're really boring. Nalan Dan replied coldly.
Friend, what brings you to me in the dead of night? Zhen Xu suddenly said indifferently, his voice clear, echoing throughout the entire residence. However, strangely, all the other servants in the house seemed to be in a deep sleep, not a single one stirred.
Qin Yu smiled slightly; just now, his spiritual sense had detected the woman's baby heart, shocking him and causing his breath to falter, which was immediately noticed by Zhen Xu.
What brings me? I am a Heavenly Net assassin; what do you think I'm here for? Qin Yu replied calmly. Qin Yu had never taken assassination missions in secret; he always killed his targets openly, and this time was no exception. Although Qin Yu noticed that Nalan Feng and Nalan Dan were also innate experts.
Boom!
The door suddenly burst open, and a black light shot up into the sky, then landed in the center of the courtyard, revealing a young man dressed in black. At the same time, another black light shot up and landed beside the black-clad youth, revealing a black-clad girl.
Then, a pale-faced, handsome middle-aged man in white slowly walked out, appearing quite sickly at first glance. However, paired with those chilling eyes, he resembled a lone wolf, sending shivers down one's spine.
Silver medal assassin? Zhen Xu frowned slightly as he looked at Qin Yu.
To be precise, I'm the silver medal assassin Meteor. Qin Yu replied calmly. Qin Yu never cared about revealing his assassin name to others; after all, when he killed someone, he wanted them to know who had killed them, right?
Meteor? Zhen Xu's lips curled slightly, Daring to come kill me, and you managed to stay undetected in the courtyard for so long; you must be an innate expert. But strangely, I can't see through you. Zhen Xu said, slightly surprised.
Qin Yu glanced at the Nalan siblings and then at Zhen Xu, saying, I'm also quite surprised that a mere intelligence chief from the Eastern Region's three counties is an innate expert; that's quite impressive. But you have two innate expert subordinates. There are only about a hundred innate experts in the entire Chu Dynasty, and you have three here.
You talk too much. Nalan Dan suddenly said, Assassins shouldn't talk so much.
Assassins also shouldn't kill openly, right? Miss who enjoys eating baby hearts. Qin Yu smiled, Oh, by the way, your actual age should exceed what a lady of your appearance should be, right? Or should I call you 'auntie'?
Nalan Dan's face instantly changed; she hated it when others mentioned her real age.
Qin Yu glanced at the open door of the house; he knew that the iron box containing the Heavenly Map was on the desk inside, and to obtain the Heavenly Map, he had to kill the three people in front of him, all of whom were innate experts.
Nalan Dan looked at Zhen Xu, who nodded slightly.
Silver medal assassin, huh? What a pity, meteors have short lives. Nalan Dan sneered, and then her figure moved, transforming into a cold wind that completely enveloped Qin Yu, creating several afterimages around him.
This was Qin Yu's first life-and-death battle with an innate expert, while two other innate experts watched from the sidelines.
Nalan Dan was using her best movement technique to circle around Qin Yu at high speed, trying to make it impossible for him to discern her position, but Qin Yu stood still, unmoving. Beneath the cold silver mask, no one could see the slight smirk at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth.
Speed comparison?
Qin Yu's physical training had made speed his strongest asset. At thirteen, when he could barely lift a hundred pounds with one hand, his speed had already surpassed that of an average post-natal peak expert. Now that he had become an innate expert, his muscle cells had undergone changes; at the post-natal peak, he could lift fifteen hundred pounds with one hand, and now his strength was likely not less than two thousand pounds. What level had his speed reached now?
Moreover, in terms of control, muscles were certainly easier to control than innate true energy. In terms of endurance, muscle strength was also more enduring than innate true energy.
I hate it when others call me auntie. Nalan Dan's cold, emotionless voice entered Qin Yu's ears, and her jade-like hands, which had plucked baby hearts, transformed into countless illusions as they attacked Qin Yu.
How great is the strength of the first external martial artist to reach the innate realm throughout history? Qin Yu thought to himself, then smiled as he looked at the countless attacking illusions, I'll use you as an experiment. Qin Yu unleashed a full-powered punch without holding back.
A straight line!
Whoosh~~~ The sharpest sound of air whistling, Qin Yu's right fist, carrying the weight of a mountain, directly attacked Nalan Dan.
Hearing such a terrifying sharp whistle, both Nalan Feng and Zhen Xu's expressions changed, and Nalan Dan was caught off guard; her fist was already at her face, and the punch's wind stung her face like needles. She couldn't care much; her hands, like blooming lotus flowers, suddenly retracted, and her innate true energy surged wildly to her palms, but she couldn't gather more innate true energy in time; the fist was already upon her!
Boom!
It was as if a giant hammer had struck down, hitting Nalan Dan's palms directly. Nalan Dan was sent flying, her expression extremely unpleasant.
Over two thousand pounds of force, a full-powered punch. Nalan Dan was not good at strength to begin with, and she was only in the early innate stage; this punch left her arms numb, and she dared not continue attacking.
This guy is a monster; his strength is too strong. Nalan Dan said coldly.
Zhen Xu smiled slightly and said, Such strength, he must have cultivated a type of martial art focused on strength, like 'Mighty Bull Strength,' to reach the innate level. If Qin Yu didn't exist, Zhen Xu's guess could be considered correct. After all, even innate experts would find it extremely difficult to achieve such terrifying strength.
Little brother, little sister, you two should attack together. Zhen Xu's command rang out.
After circulating her innate true energy, Nalan Dan's arms no longer ached; they only felt slightly uncomfortable, and she could still continue the battle. Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng exchanged glances, suddenly transforming into two afterimages, attacking Qin Yu once more, but this time both had weapons—curved blades.
The curved blades, crescent-shaped, glinted with a cold light.
Qin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and suddenly he clenched both hands into iron fists, striking out in two directions with a force akin to a dragon emerging from the water, carrying the immense power of an innate external martial artist, and then Bang! Bang! Two sounds echoed as Qin Yu's fists struck the blades perfectly.
Boom~~~
Both Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng were jolted back.
Dan, how can this guy be just a silver medal assassin? Even among gold medal assassins, he would definitely be considered a top-tier figure. Nalan Feng transmitted his thoughts, feeling the terrifying power of the punch that struck him, leaving his chest feeling heavy.
Feng, speed; we can only rely on speed. Nalan Dan's voice came through.
The Nalan siblings were quite troubled.
Qin Yu's fists were simply too heavy; being struck by one felt worse than being hit by a giant rock. A two-thousand-pound boulder would at least have a large contact area, but Qin Yu's fists concentrated over two thousand pounds of force entirely on his fists, making the impact even stronger.
Qin Yu remained still, allowing the two to move rapidly around him.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Qin Yu easily threw punches, yet each one felt like a giant hammer crashing down. Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng were nearly driven mad; just as they were about to get close to attack, they were sent flying by a punch, forcing them to maintain such extreme speed, which consumed a lot of their innate true energy.
Zhen Xu watched coldly, his pupils only reflecting the images of Qin Yu's attacks, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
I just entered the innate realm; technically, I should be considered an early innate expert, but I am an external martial artist in the early innate stage, while you are internal martial artists in the early innate stage. Qin Yu thought to himself, But they are too weak; forget it, let's finish them.
Qin Yu had been toying with them, after all, this was his first time competing against innate internal martial artists.
However, Qin Yu was mistaken; it wasn't that the opponents were weak, but rather that he, as an innate external martial artist, was simply too abnormal. Others who practiced external martial arts would be considered exceptional if they reached the post-natal peak with a one-handed lift of seven or eight hundred pounds. But Qin Yu's post-natal peak was a shocking fifteen hundred pounds.
Once Qin Yu reached the innate realm, his strength was not something an ordinary early innate expert could compare to.
Let's end this! Qin Yu's eyes suddenly burst with brilliance.
Not good! Zhen Xu realized something was wrong at this moment, but... it was already too late.
Qin Yu's figure instantly transformed into several afterimages, then merged back into one; he still stood in the same position as if he had never moved. Yet Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng stood frozen like statues, suddenly—
Bang! Bang!
Nalan Feng and Nalan Dan fell to the ground without hesitation, for in that fleeting moment, Qin Yu had struck like lightning, shattering their throats with his fists; they were already dead.
Actually... my greatest strength is not my power, but my speed! Qin Yu's calm voice echoed in the silent courtyard.
Little brother, little sister. Zhen Xu looked at the deceased Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng, speaking slowly in a low voice, filled with extreme pain. Then Zhen Xu raised his head, staring at Qin Yu, the cold light in his eyes sending chills down Qin Yu's spine, while Zhen Xu's entire aura suddenly became sharp.
Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng had followed Zhen Xu for over twenty years; during these years, they had only listened to Zhen Xu's commands, and the three had shared a bond like that of siblings. But just now, Qin Yu's strike had been too swift; by the time Zhen Xu reacted, it was already too late.
A low, hate-filled roar erupted.
Buzz~~~
The air suddenly trembled, Zhen Xu's hair snapped, and his long hair billowed wildly. A terrifying force erupted from Zhen Xu's body like a volcanic explosion, and the violent innate true energy completely enveloped Zhen Xu's body, making him appear blurry. Yet those cold, chilling eyes still sent shivers down one's spine.
Zhen Xu, although not the head of the royal Xiang family's intelligence department, held a position that was by no means inferior to the head. Over the years, he had never disappointed Xiang Guang, who had always placed great trust in this mysterious general.
However... his true strength was completely unknown to outsiders. Just how strong was this sickly-looking man? Zhen Xu's snake-like eyes were fixed on Qin Yu as he uttered a single sentence: Prepare to die.
Buzz!
The air trembled urgently, as if ripples were completely disrupted, and Zhen Xu's figure suddenly vanished, reappearing right in front of Qin Yu.
Boom! Qin Yu was extremely shocked and quickly retreated, a violent force completely struck him, causing his mask to shatter with a 'bang', and his coat also turned to fragments scattered in the air. Qin Yu retreated far away, staring in horror at Zhen Xu in front of him.
In just one move, Qin Yu was left with only a black gold vest on his upper body, and even his mask was destroyed.
Such speed, and the true qi is terrifyingly strong. The protective qi is so powerful; he must be a late-stage innate master, Qin Yu thought to himself with certainty. If Nalan Dan and Nalan Feng combined their strength, they would probably be killed by Zhen Xu in just one or two moves; this Zhen Xu was simply too strong.
Two early-stage innate masters were simply no match for a late-stage innate master.
Zhen Xu stared at Qin Yu and coldly grinned, Speed is not bad, but unfortunately, your best speed is still not as good as mine. Your strength is decent, but my innate true qi attack has
However, Zhen Xu is dead.
Although the leader of the spies still has many spies under his command, these spies are far inferior to Zhen Xu. With Zhen Xu dead, Xiang Guang has effectively lost a wing; how could he not be furious, how could he not grit his teeth in anger? And he has placed this grudge squarely on Qin De.
For so many years, he has often had nightmares, and now he has discovered that Qin De is plotting a rebellion. Now, the person he values most, Zhen Xu, has also been killed by Qin De.
Qin De, how can I feel at ease if I don't destroy your Qin family? Xiang Guang crushed the teacup in his hand, his eyes blazing with anger. At this moment, Xiang Guang made another decision in his heart, Bring Yi Yan to me. You can go back now.
The hawk-nosed man secretly breathed a sigh of relief; clearly, Xiang Guang would not vent his anger on him for this matter. Serving the emperor is like accompanying a tiger; one must always be extremely cautious when working beside the emperor.
Yes, I take my leave. The hawk-nosed man bowed.
Xiang Guang, meanwhile, was in the imperial study, staring at the shattered inkstone, motionless. Although his eyes were fixed on the broken inkstone, it was clear that Xiang Guang was thinking about something else. After a moment, footsteps were heard outside.
Yi Yan, come in. Xiang Guang's voice rang out.
The door opened, and a tall, sinister-looking young man walked in; this was Yi Yan, the leader of the 'Baal Dragon Army.' If those spies were merely gathering intelligence, the 'Baal Dragon Army' was a secret force that eliminated all enemies of the royal Xiang family.
Yi Yan was extremely sinister; although he appeared young, he had actually reached the innate realm over forty years ago. Generally, innate masters have a lifespan of five hundred years, and once one reaches the innate realm, the aging process slows down.
Your Majesty. Yi Yan slightly bowed.
Xiang Guang thought for a moment and gritted his teeth, saying, Alright, tell Zhu San that I agree. But all materials from that beast, the saber-toothed tiger, must belong to me, especially those sixteen sharp swords; not a single one can be missing.
Yi Yan raised an eyebrow, a slight smile on his lips, and bowed, Your Majesty is wise. Zhu San has already guaranteed that as long as he obtains a piece of the Heavenly Map, he will deliver the entire corpse of the saber-toothed tiger without taking a single item.
That's good. Xiang Guang sneered coldly, I doubt Zhu San would dare to play tricks on me.
Zhu San, known as the richest man in the Qianlong Continent, has his stronghold in the Ming Dynasty. His business spans the entire Qianlong Continent, and his influence is immense. A group of Zhu San's elite subordinates somehow managed to kill a beast.
The saber-toothed tiger, resembling a giant tiger, has sixteen long, sword-like spikes on its back, all extremely sharp, with power comparable to high-grade celestial weapons. The claws of the saber-toothed tiger can also be transformed into weapons; hunting a saber-toothed tiger is like finding a living treasure.
The saber-toothed tiger's ferocity could only be matched by an immortal. Who knows what methods Zhu San used?
Your Majesty, Zhu San has many secret strongholds. The saber-toothed tiger he hunted in the wilderness is currently in a secret stronghold in a city near the wilderness. They cannot transport it openly to the Ming Dynasty; they can only cut it up in that city and then send it back in batches. However, that city is within the territory of the Eastern Region's three counties. Yi Yan bowed.
At this point, Xiang Guang realized that things were getting a bit troublesome.
The boundless wilderness lies at the extreme east of the continent, while the Chu Dynasty is right next to it. The three counties of the Eastern Region in the Chu Dynasty are adjacent to the boundless wilderness, and generally, anyone wanting to enter the wilderness must pass through these three counties. This Eastern Region is precisely Qin De's territory.
In the past, Qin De did not dare to openly seize anything, but now it was hard to say.
Yi Yan, have your father Yu Elder personally lead a team of experts to the Eastern Region's three counties to negotiate with them. Xiang Guang ordered sternly. Yi Yan immediately responded respectfully, Yes, with my father leading the way, there will definitely be no mistakes.
Xiang Guang suddenly laughed, Haha, this is just the second piece of the Heavenly Map. If I don't gather all three pieces, I won't be able to uncover the mysterious techniques of the ethereal. Many talented individuals and even cultivators in history have obtained three pieces of the Heavenly Map, but no one has ever comprehended the secrets within. Having only one piece is useless; trading a useless piece of the Heavenly Map for a beast is still worth it.
Yi Yan bowed, Zhu San is merely fond of collecting treasures; he just wants to keep a piece for himself.
Good, Yi Yan, this time there must be no mistakes. Obtaining the saber-toothed tiger means I will gain many high-grade celestial weapons. Not only Yu Elder, but also send a few more innate experts over. Remember, there must be no mistakes. Xiang Guang reiterated.
If the corpse of the saber-toothed tiger were to be snatched away by Qin De, Xiang Guang would be left empty-handed, giving Qin De a batch of good weapons instead. Xiang Guang would not allow such a thing to happen.
Your Majesty, rest assured. My father will not let you down. Yi Yan bowed.
Thinking of Yi Yan's father, Yu Elder, Xiang Guang felt reassured.
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In a remote town in the Eastern Region's three counties, there is a small courtyard that Qin Yu purchased. After becoming a silver-ranked assassin, Qin Yu earned quite a bit of money and bought over a dozen residences within the Eastern Region's three counties for himself to stay in.
Aunt Zhang, don't bring it to the hall; just put the food on this stone table. I'll have dinner in the courtyard today. Qin Yu said with a smile. At this moment, Qin Yu had returned to his original appearance, while the black eagle had gone off somewhere to hunt for food.
A woman in a big white cotton coat smiled as she placed the food on the stone table beside Qin Yu, Little Yu, you eat here; I'll head back first.
This Aunt Zhang worked at a nearby inn. Qin Yu was staying here to recuperate, and he usually had the inn staff bring him meals. Qin Yu was quite free, after all; his father, Qin De, and his older brothers were all preparing to raise an army, and he had no way to get involved.
Fortunately, I have the mysterious cleansing flow of Meteor Tears; otherwise, I don't know when my left arm would recover. Qin Yu glanced at his left arm and couldn't help but sigh.
Qin Yu's arm had been pierced by Zhen Xu's dying finger light, leaving two serious wounds. However, under the infiltration of the cleansing flow of Meteor Tears, the wounds were healing at an astonishing speed. In just three days, there were only faint scars left on Qin Yu's arm, instead of the horrifying two holes from before.
Not long after finishing dinner, the black eagle returned.
Little Black, you actually know to come back! You went out yesterday and only just returned now. Really, did you find a pretty female eagle? Seeing a female eagle, you forgot about me; what a lustful eagle you are. Qin Yu teased, tapping the black eagle's head with his chopsticks.
Upon hearing this, the black eagle raised its head, looking quite disdainful.
Clearly, the black eagle looked down on ordinary female eagles.
Hey, still quite proud, huh? I've been nursing my injuries for three days and haven't had a good look at that Heavenly Map yet. Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he ran towards the inner room. The black eagle blinked curiously and followed him into the inner room.
Ha! Qin Yu reached out like a claw and grabbed a huge stone slab that was laid on the floor of the inner room. With a simple wave, the stone slab was pushed aside. Underneath the massive stone slab were two iron boxes, and Qin Yu took one of them.
The Heavenly Map, I've heard of it but have never seen it. Qin Yu chuckled, repeatedly tapping on the iron box with one hand. With a click, a keyhole appeared on the iron box.
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, smiling as he took out a key from his pocket. This key was taken from Nalan Feng. When Nalan Feng placed the key down, Qin Yu had seen it clearly. As the key was inserted and turned easily,
Click!
Hearing the anticipated sound, Qin Yu smiled and opened the iron box, revealing two items inside: one was a secret letter, and the other was a square jade piece that emitted a soft, colorful light, clearly different from ordinary jade, quite peculiar.
Secret letter, is it for Xiang Guang? Qin Yu tore open the envelope and took out the secret letter.
As he read, Qin Yu's expression changed slightly. The secret letter mainly contained two matters: the first was about the Heavenly Map. The second detailed Qin De's rebellion, with very specific information, even including details about some special troops in the Eastern Region's three counties.
Qin Yu took a deep breath: Phew, that was close. Zhen Xu really investigated thoroughly; there are many things I didn't even know. If Xiang Guang finds out, it would be disastrous. Luckily, I intercepted it.
What Qin Yu didn't know was that Zhen Xu usually took some time to summarize before writing a secret letter to report recent findings. The secret letter Qin Yu intercepted was Zhen Xu's greatest achievement in the Eastern Region's three counties.
Some special troops can play unique roles in warfare. Unconventional troops must strike unexpectedly. Once the enemy knows of their existence and prepares in advance, they lose their element of surprise.
Unfortunately, Xiang Guang would never know this information.
After all, Zhen Xu was already dead, and this letter had been intercepted. Even if he sent someone else to take over as the leader of the spies in the Eastern Region's three counties, it would be difficult to uncover anything. The previous guy before Zhen Xu had been in the position for ten years without obtaining any important information; a spy genius like Zhen Xu is hard to find.
Buzz~~
With a grip of his right hand, a powerful energy swirled in his palm, and the letter turned to dust.
The letter is destroyed; that old thief Xiang Guang won't find out. Qin Yu thought to himself, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He knew that his mother had been killed by that old thief Xiang Guang; how could he not hold a grudge against Xiang Guang for his mother's death?
Bang! Bang!
Two crisp sounds snapped Qin Yu back to attention. He looked and was suddenly alarmed: Little Black, don't mess around! Your beak is sharp; do you want to break this Heavenly Map? Qin Yu said, pushing Little Black away.
Fortunately, it hasn't been damaged. Qin Yu looked at the Heavenly Map; the square jade piece was still intact, just as it had been before, and he let out a sigh of relief. He turned to glare at Little Black, who flapped its wings and shook its head, looking quite pleased with itself.
The three pieces of the Heavenly Map have been passed down for countless years; this treasure is not ordinary jade and is not so easily damaged.
I'm not going to waste time with you; I'm going out to study this Heavenly Map properly. Qin Yu took the Heavenly Map and left the inner room, heading to the courtyard. At night, Qin Yu loved to bathe under the starlight; there was a unique charm to the deep night sky.
At this moment, the sky had just darkened, but it did not affect Qin Yu's examination of the Heavenly Map at all.
This is the first piece of the Heavenly Map; what's going on? Besides some images, there's nothing else. Qin Yu observed carefully for a long time, even using his 'spiritual sense' to scrutinize it closely, but the entire square jade piece had nothing but the surface images.
On the upper front of the square jade piece were the words Heavenly Map One, written in the common script of the Qianlong Continent.
Below the words on the front of the square jade piece were small images; there were a total of thirty-six small pictures, each depicting a person's movements, and each movement seemed quite strange. At least, Qin Yu found them odd.
Aside from these thirty-six images, there was nothing else.
What exactly is this Heavenly Map? The first piece is merely thirty-six images; these people in the images don't even have any internal energy operation trajectories. Are these strange movements all there is to it? Qin Yu wondered.
Qin Yu knew that over the years, the three pieces of the Heavenly Map had passed through countless hands, yet no one had ever uncovered its secrets. If it were as simple as just learning the images, it would have been learned long ago.
Qin Yu racked his brains, trying to find a way to study it, spending the entire night on it. By the time the moon rose above the willow treetops, Qin Yu still hadn't thought of any method.
Forget it, let's try it out first; see if learning these movements has any benefits. Qin Yu suddenly stood up.
Qin Yu's spiritual sense was quite powerful; he memorized all the various movements described in the thirty-six images clearly. Immediately, he began to learn the movements in order. Qin Yu's flexibility was undoubtedly impressive.
However, even so, Qin Yu still felt quite strange learning these odd movements.
But Qin Yu held his composure and began to learn each movement. His body was extremely flexible, and although these movements were strange, he learned them quite quickly. As the movements unfolded one by one...
What's going on? What is happening to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth? Qin Yu was shocked to discover that as he changed his posture, streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth entered his body through his limbs and bones, directly penetrating into his muscles and bones.
The speed of absorption far exceeded that of his previous internal energy absorption.
Internal energy spreads from the dantian, and the muscles can absorb as much as they can. But at this moment, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was directly seeping into his body, not dispersing at all. It completely surged into his muscles and bones, allowing them to continuously absorb and transform.
What exactly is going on? Is the Heavenly Map really this simple?
Qin Yu didn't know, but he knew one thing: he at least liked these movements.
(Three minutes late, very sorry; I will build a crystal tower as an apology...)
Thirty-six movements. At first, when Qin Yu was learning them, he felt quite awkward. However, as he continued to practice and the movements became more perfect, Qin Yu found that performing these thirty-six movements was incredibly comfortable, with a feeling of ease spreading through all his muscles and bones from the inside out.
The moon slowly sank below the willow treetops, and the sky gradually brightened. Yet, Qin Yu remained immersed in this set of movements, his actions becoming increasingly natural. Although the movements were peculiar, Qin Yu no longer felt any awkwardness or strangeness while executing them.
Smooth and natural.
Qin Yu finally felt this wonderful sensation. As he performed the thirty-six movements, he reached the most basic level of 'smooth and natural.' At this moment, what shocked Qin Yu the most was that the spiritual energy surrounding his body had changed.
It was no longer the misty form of the past but had transformed into thirty-six streams of energy, each the thickness of an arm, permeating and integrating into Qin Yu's body at a much faster speed than before. By the time he reached the realm of having thirty-six streams of energy swirling around him, time had already passed...
Three days and three nights!
For a full three days and three nights, Qin Yu neither ate nor drank, completely immersed in this set of movements. It was only when he stopped that he realized how obvious the changes in his body were.
Feeling refreshed, not a hint of hunger. This feeling is really nice. Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with excitement at this moment, No matter what secrets the 'Heavenly Diagram' holds, just these surface images have already brought me such a significant change. I'm already very satisfied.
At this moment, even if he didn't get the first piece of the Heavenly Diagram, Qin Yu wouldn't care, because he had already completely memorized the thirty-six images in his mind.
Of course, Qin Yu didn't believe that the secret of the Heavenly Diagram was as simple as those thirty-six images. If merely learning these images could lead to success, countless people would have figured out the secrets over the years. Moreover, Qin Yu didn't believe that just by refining his body, he could reach the level of that legendary figure from back then.
Little Black! Qin Yu called out with a smile upon seeing the black eagle dozing in the courtyard.
Little Black suddenly opened its eyes, excitedly flapping its wings upon seeing Qin Yu finally stop training. It had been bored to death during these three days of Qin Yu's constant training.
It's been so long; it's time to turn in my mission. If I don't, the Sky Net will probably declare my mission a failure. Qin Yu thought to himself, immediately taking the iron box containing Zhen Xu's head, then sitting on the black eagle's back and leaving the small town.
The black eagle flew like the wind, incredibly fast.
...
I'm a gold medal killer now. After changing his appearance, Qin Yu, wearing a golden mask and carrying a large stack of silver notes, left a branch of the Sky Net. Hehe, the person in charge of the Sky Net knew I was the killer Meteor and was so enthusiastic. This has never happened before.
Qin Yu sighed in his heart.
Just now, when he submitted his mission, the person in charge was very warm towards him. In the past, when Qin Yu submitted missions, the person in charge had a cold, expressionless face and provided formulaic service. It's no wonder Qin Yu felt this way.
What Qin Yu didn't know was that the status of a gold medal killer was extremely high, and even among gold medal killers, there were distinctions of upper, middle, and lower ranks.
Killing a late-stage innate expert also counted as a gold medal killer, as did killing a mid-stage innate expert, and the same for a early-stage innate expert. These three types of gold medal killers were certainly not the same.
Zhen Xu, whom Qin Yu killed, was a late-stage innate expert. Now, even among gold medal killers, Qin Yu belonged to the upper tier. Such an elite figure would naturally be treated with great enthusiasm by a small branch's personnel.
As soon as Qin Yu exited the branch, the person in charge of the Sky Net immediately ordered, Meteor just left; quickly check his identity.
Although the Sky Net had rules against checking the identities of any 'external network' members, a gold medal killer was an innate expert, and since the leader of the Sky Net personally ordered the investigation into Meteor's identity, the Sky Net naturally had to check. However, just as their people were about to follow, they discovered...
Sir, there's no sign of Meteor on East Street.
Sir, there's no sign of Meteor on West Street.
...
The person in charge immediately became puzzled: Strange, can Meteor fly or teleport? How can he not be found?
Indeed, Qin Yu could fly. At this moment, he was sitting on the black eagle's back, soaring high in the sky, completely invisible from the ground. The black eagle was flying too high and too fast; tracking Qin Yu was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
In the high sky, Qin Yu felt the strong wind blowing.
My father has always forbidden me from participating in his plans. Now that I am an innate expert... Qin Yu felt an overwhelming excitement. Just thinking about his father knowing he was an innate expert made him thrilled, and he was the first innate external martial arts expert in the entire Longteng Continent.
When Qin Yu was young, he didn't understand. He thought his father didn't come to see him because he didn't love him, which is why he worked so hard to cultivate. As he grew older, Qin Yu understood the truth: his father was fully invested in the plan to eliminate the Xiang family. His older brother and second brother were also involved, and Qin Yu wanted to help his father. However, his father refused him on the grounds that he hadn't reached the innate level.
Finally... Qin Yu had become an innate expert.
Little Black, fly straight to Yan Jing City. Qin Yu crushed the golden mask, discarding anything that could expose his identity as a killer, then activated the 'Shape-Shifting Technique' to revert to his original appearance. Qin Yu was already feeling a bit impatient.
Little Black seemed to sense Qin Yu's mood, let out a sharp cry, flapped its wings, and increased its speed, transforming into a streak of black light, flying straight to Yan Jing City.
At this moment, it was already late autumn. The autumn wind rose, and the withered leaves fell. The peaceful White Sand Town welcomed some special visitors.
In an ancient courtyard, the forces of Zhu San, the richest man in Longteng Continent, and the expert team sent by Emperor Xiang Guang of the Chu Dynasty gathered in this courtyard. Both sides were very cautious, but their strengths were not on the same level. Zhu San, for some reason, had only sent one innate expert, and that was just a early-stage innate expert.
On the other hand, the people sent by Xiang Guang were all experts, with many innate experts among them.
I am Yi Feng. We have brought our goods; what about yours? A handsome young man with a wicked smile directly spoke. This Yi Feng was the younger brother of Yi Yan, the commander of the secret army 'Baal Dragon Army,' and also the deputy commander of the Baal Dragon Army.
The leader of Zhu San's side was a chubby old man, who smiled and said, Do you still need to worry? We have so few people; we wouldn't dare deceive you. The corpse of the beast, the saber-toothed tiger, is intact. Bring it up!
With a loud shout from the chubby old man, four strong men carried up a five-meter-long dark red tiger's corpse. The sixteen sharp spikes represented the identity of this tiger—the saber-toothed beast.
The saber-toothed beast is indeed a saber-toothed beast. After such a long time, its corpse hasn't even begun to rot. Yi Feng smiled slightly.
The chubby old man shook his head and said, Mr. Yi, while the saber-toothed beast's body is indeed remarkable and takes a long time to rot, we also sprinkled some 'Lan Gan Powder' on the saber-toothed tiger's corpse, which is why it has remained uncorrupted for so long.
Tsk tsk, Lan Gan Powder. The world's richest man truly lives up to his title. Yi Feng exclaimed in admiration, Alright, we've verified the goods. Now, let's take a look at yours. Yi Feng waved his hand, and someone behind him immediately presented a jade box.
Opening the jade box, a square piece of jad
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Qin Yu was enjoying a feast, but his mind was elsewhere.
Father wants to achieve great things, and I must participate. In the past, he rejected me because I wasn't an innate master, but now I am an innate master, and an unprecedented one at that. If I tell Father... A glint flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.
For many years, Qin Yu had been working hard, waiting for his father's acknowledgment.
Being an innate external martial arts master should be enough to shock and praise his father.
By the way, when I just returned to the courtyard that day, it seemed that when I was performing the first set of 'Tongtian Tu' thirty-six movements, at a very high speed, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth actually produced silver light, and that silver light caused intense pain. Qin Yu recalled that moment.
Although Qin Yu remembered this incident, he was immersed in the pain of losing Lian Yan and didn't think it through carefully.
Moreover, it seems that the faster I practice, the more abundant the spiritual energy I absorb. Hmm, let's try again! Qin Yu made a decision in his heart, quickly finished his meal, tossed aside his chopsticks, and his body turned into a gust of wind, darting around the courtyard.
Speed!
Qin Yu's speed in practicing those movements increased sharply, and the thirty-six columns of spiritual energy intertwined, forming an armor-like wrap around Qin Yu. As the speed increased, the density of the energy columns continued to rise.
A little silver light appeared, just a few specks on the energy column.
This speed is it!
Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he immediately controlled his speed to stop increasing. He could clearly feel the spiritual energy containing strands of silver light merging into his body, causing his muscles to undergo rapid changes, cells tearing apart and then repairing.
A violent pain originated from deep within, causing Qin Yu's face to turn pale.
Fortunately, Qin Yu didn't increase his speed again; the current amount of silver light was manageable. He could endure the pain in that one spot, but if there were too much silver light, the pain would be unbearable, even for Qin Yu.
His muscles continuously absorbed the silver light, and Qin Yu discovered that the silver light seemed to be an extremely refined energy, much purer than the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The speed of his muscle refinement and transformation was progressing at a pace he could fully feel, while the entire energy column kept replenishing energy, continuing to merge into Qin Yu's body.
Good, indeed, 'Tongtian Tu' is not that simple. How could it only absorb a bit of spiritual energy? I just don't know what secrets the second and third 'Tongtian Tu' hold. Qin Yu thought to himself, but his movements slightly increased in intensity.
Suddenly, the floating starlight on the energy columns increased, and the pain within Qin Yu intensified. He frowned slightly, but a smile appeared on his face.
As time passed, after two days, the silver light had almost flowed throughout Qin Yu's body. When the silver light passed over the previous areas again, Qin Yu felt no more intense pain, just a slight tingling sensation, and his muscles were no longer improving as quickly as at the beginning.
In just two days, Qin Yu's muscle strength had definitely increased by more than double.
Speed, let's accelerate again! Qin Yu continued to move. After two full days of constant movement, he felt no hunger at all; absorbing so much spiritual energy was enough to replenish his energy consumption. As Qin Yu's speed increased, the silver light in the energy column increased again.
Whoosh~~
The spiritual energy containing silver light permeated his muscles, moving quickly from one muscle to another un
Your Highness, Xiao Yu just had someone send some food in. From the tone and demeanor of the Third Prince, he should be recovering quite well, Xu Yuan said with a smile as he approached Qin De.
Oh? Qin De relaxed his furrowed brows and smiled, Yu'er is strong-willed; he won't be so useless as to be completely immersed in sorrow. Hearing this news, Qin De felt a weight lift from his heart.
Alright, now we don't need to worry about Yu'er anymore. Xu Yuan, come take a look here. If we send thirty thousand Fierce Tiger troops to this... Qin De immediately began discussing with Xu Yuan.
...
Qin Yu was enjoying a lavish meal, but his mind was occupied with other thoughts.
My father wants to achieve great things, and I must participate. In the past, he rejected me on the grounds that I wasn't a congenital master. Now, I am a congenital master, and an unprecedented one at that. If I tell my father... A glint flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.
For many years, Qin Yu had been working hard, waiting for his father's acknowledgment.
Being a congenital external martial arts master should be enough to shock and praise his father, right?
By the way, when I just returned to the courtyard that day, it seemed that when I was performing the first piece of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' with its thirty-six movements, at a very high speed, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth actually produced a silver light, and that silver light caused intense pain. Qin Yu recalled that scene.
Although Qin Yu remembered this incident, he had been immersed in the pain of losing Lian Yan and hadn't thought it through carefully.
And it seems that when cultivating, the faster the speed, the thicker the absorbed spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Hmm, let's try again! Qin Yu made a decision in his heart, quickly finished his meal, tossed aside his chopsticks, and transformed into a gust of wind, darting around the courtyard.
Speed!
Qin Yu's speed in practicing those movements increased sharply, and the thirty-six pillars of spiritual energy intertwined, forming an armor-like wrapping around Qin Yu. As the speed increased, the density of the pillars also kept rising.
A little silver light appeared, just a few specks on the pillars.
This speed!
Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and he immediately controlled his speed to stop increasing. He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which contained strands of silver light, was merging into his body, causing his muscles to undergo rapid changes, with cells tearing apart and then repairing again.
A violent pain originated from the deepest part, causing Qin Yu's face to turn pale.
Fortunately, Qin Yu didn't increase his speed again; the current amount of silver light was still manageable. If there were too much, the pain would be unbearable, even for Qin Yu.
His muscles continuously absorbed the silver light, and Qin Yu discovered that the silver light seemed to be an extremely refined energy, much purer than the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The speed of his muscle refinement and transformation was progressing at a pace he could fully feel, while the entire pillar kept replenishing energy, continuing to merge into Qin Yu's body.
Good, indeed, the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' is not that simple. How could it only absorb a bit of spiritual energy from heaven and earth? I just don't know what secrets the second and third pieces of the Sky Connecting Diagram hold, Qin Yu thought to himself, but his movements slightly increased in intensity.
Suddenly, the floating starlight on the pillars increased, and the pain within Qin Yu intensified. He frowned slightly, but a smile appeared on his face.
As time passed, after two days, the silver light had almost flowed throughout Qin Yu's body. When the silver light passed over the previous areas again, Qin Yu felt no more intense pain, just a slight tingling sensation, and his muscles were no longer improving as quickly as at first.
In just two days, Qin Yu's muscle strength had definitely increased by more than double.
Speed, let's accelerate again! Qin Yu continued to move. After two full days of constant movement, he felt no hunger at all; absorbing so much spiritual energy from heaven and earth was enough to replenish his energy consumption. As Qin Yu's speed increased, the silver light in the pillars increased again.
Whoosh~~
The pillars of spiritual energy containing silver light penetrated into his muscles, moving rapidly from one muscle to another until they were completely absorbed.
The faster the speed, does that mean there will be more of that special silver light?
What's going on? Now that I've increased my speed, why is there even less silver light? Qin Yu finally noticed this problem. His current speed hadn't even reached his limit; after all, he was still carrying a load.
Alright, let's stick to this speed. Qin Yu decided not to accelerate further and continued performing the movements at this optimal speed.
As Qin Yu moved, the thirty-six pillars of silver light continuously penetrated into his body, creating waves of delightful tingling sensations, and the strength of his muscles was slowly rising. Just as Qin Yu was immersed in this wonderful feeling—
Xiao Yu, it's been three whole days. Why haven't you eaten at all? Xu Yuan's voice rang out from outside the courtyard.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but be distracted, and his movements naturally slowed down. But just as he slowed down, the silver light in the thirty-six pillars surrounding Qin Yu suddenly surged, increasing in density by a factor of two.
Xu Uncle... Qin Yu had just uttered this word when he felt a surge of tingling sensation within him, and he noticed the astonishing change that had just occurred.
What's going on? Wasn't I in the optimal state just now? Why did the silver light increase so much when I slowed down? Qin Yu's eyes suddenly brightened, as if a torch had ignited in the darkness, and he felt a surge of excitement.
It seemed that the movements in those thirty-six diagrams were not so simple after all.
Xiao Yu. Xu Yuan's voice rang out again, and Qin Yu hurriedly said, Xu Uncle, I'm focusing on my cultivation, so don't worry. I still have some food and water here. Xu Uncle, please don't let anyone disturb me while I'm in this courtyard. I need to concentrate on my cultivation... it's a closed-door training!
Closed-door training is when a master prepares some food and water to avoid being disturbed and begins to focus on cultivation in a place where no one can interrupt.
Closed-door training? Xu Yuan was slightly taken aback, but he was not an ordinary person. He smiled and said, Alright, Xiao Yu, I'll have someone prepare some food and water for you right away. You can focus on your training here; no one will disturb you.
Thank you, Xu Uncle. After Qin Yu finished speaking, he waited for someone to bring food and water. Then, he planned to close himself off and ponder the secrets of the thirty-six diagrams of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram.'
In the independent courtyard where Qin Yu resided, there was no one to disturb him. Qin Yu transformed into a series of phantoms, constantly moving within the courtyard.
Something's not right. The density didn't increase when the speed slowed down, but just now... Qin Yu furrowed his brows deeply. At this moment, he had slowed down the speed of the movements from the thirty-six diagrams, but the thirty-six pillars of spiritual energy surrounding his body had even lost their silver light.
Qin Yu was very clear that when he heard Xu Yuan's words and began to slow down, the density of the silver light in the pillars of spiritual energy had suddenly increased, and that silver light had directly merged into his body like flowing sand.
Could it be? Qin Yu suddenly thought of a possibility.
Immediately, Qin Yu's movements sped up again, and the thirty-six intertwined pillars once again emitted specks of silver light, continuously merging into Qin Yu's body. The speed was exactly what Qin Yu had originally thought was optimal, but suddenly... Qin Yu slowed down.
The wind rose, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled. The density of the silver light in the thirty-six pillars surrounding Qin Yu's body suddenly increased.
Qin Yu's eyes widened; the dense silver light, like concentrated silver sand, merged into his body. These silver light spots flowed into Qin Yu's muscles, bones, and meridians, spreading an extreme tingling sensation throughout his body.
Awesome! Qin Yu couldn't help but shout.
That feeling was indeed unprecedentedly pleasurable; it was a thousand times more refreshing than a massage. However, just a moment later, the density of the silver light suddenly dropped, even lower than when he was moving at a normal speed at the beginning.
What's going on? Qin Yu finally stopped, completely puzzled.
From what I can see now, moving at a constant high speed is useless, and staying in a constant slow state is even worse. But starting fast and then suddenly slowing down at the sixteenth movement yields excellent results... Qin Yu pondered.
Could it be... Qin Yu's eyes lit up, Could it be that the movements require a balance of speed and slowness, fast when it needs to be fast, slow when it needs to be slow, alternating between the two for the best effect?
As soon as Qin Yu thought of this, he immediately began to experiment.
First, he moved at a constant fast speed, then suddenly accelerated or decelerated at certain movements to determine whether a movement was better suited for speed or slowness. However, as Qin Yu continued his research, he began to feel frustrated.
For example, slowing down the sixteenth movement was correct, but there also needed to be a degree to which it slowed down. How much should it slow down? And how fast should it be? Moreover, the movements weren't rigid; they needed to be adjusted in relation to each other.
The transition between two movements, with the right hand positioned lower in the third movement and higher in the fourth, required careful study. Different trajectories would yield different effects.
In short, relying solely on these thirty-six profound diagrams to summarize a perfect technique was incredibly difficult.
After repeated studies, Qin Yu completely focused on experiencing it. As time passed, after a full month, Qin Yu finally managed to summarize the true method of cultivating this technique, and a brand new 'Sky Connecting Diagram' technique emerged.
A month later.
Qin Yu's figure floated in the courtyard like a gentle breeze.
When fast, it gave a slow feeling.
But when slow, he left behind numerous afterimages.
Strange, extremely strange.
The strangest part was that a silver armor appeared on Qin Yu's body—not a silver armor, but thirty-six pure silver pillars intertwined around his body, resembling armor. These thirty-six silver pillars continuously merged into Qin Yu's body while also absorbing the external spiritual energy of heaven and earth for replenishment.
Ah, refreshing! Qin Yu suddenly stopped, and his entire body surged, causing the thirty-six silver pillars to disappear.
The density of the silver light had transformed from a few specks at the beginning to now being completely composed of silver light points. Over the past month, Qin Yu's body had undergone tremendous changes, with both strength and speed increasing several times.
Qin Yu's eyes were slightly closed.
The thirty-six diagrams formed a perfect set of movements, which Qin Yu played out in his mind, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. This first part of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' technique had finally been researched out by Qin Yu.
Qin Yu's eyes suddenly opened, radiating a dazzling light.
I wonder what secrets the second and third pieces of the Sky Connecting Diagram hold, Qin Yu thought eagerly. As his physical body continued to improve, he thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful feeling and naturally looked forward to the other two pieces of the Sky Connecting Diagram.
I remember... Qin Yu suddenly recalled the courtyard where Lian Yan was killed. When he was beside Lian Yan's corpse, he had sensed the presence of another piece of the Sky Connecting Diagram. However, at that time, Qin Yu was immersed in grief and didn't pay attention to it.
My father must have placed that second piece of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' in the 'Treasure Vault,' Qin Yu smiled. He was qualified to enter the Treasure Vault. Even if he needed to take out some treasure, he just needed to notify Qin De.
Qin Yu took out the first piece of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' from his pocket and smiled slightly, This first piece of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' is no longer of much use to me, so I'll quietly place it in the 'Treasure Vault.'
Qin Yu didn't want his father to know that he was the assassin 'Meteor.' Of course, Qin De might not know that the first piece of the Sky Connecting Diagram was obtained by the assassin 'Meteor,' but just in case, Qin Yu planned to hide it in a discreet place in the Treasure Vault.
During the entire month of cultivation, Qin Yu had not eaten or drunk anything.
Now that he thought about it, Qin Yu was quite surprised. As far as he knew, to reach the state of not eating or drinking, one had to absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth at an astonishing rate. Qin Yu himself, due to 'Meteor Tears,' had already absorbed spiritual energy very quickly. Now, having cultivated the mysterious first piece of the 'Sky Connecting Diagram' technique, the absorbed spiritual energy had even turned into silver light points.
Training so quickly is a good thing. Whatever the reason, the mysterious Meteor Tears and the mysterious Sky Connecting Diagram technique are beyond my comprehension, Qin Yu said with a smile.
Then, Qin Yu directly left the courtyard and headed towards Qin De's residence, at least to greet him before entering the 'Treasure Vault.'
Third Prince. Two guards outside Qin De's residence knelt on one knee.
Please inform my father that I want to see him, Qin Yu said directly.
One of the guards replied, Third Prince, the prince has been in closed-door training for half a month now and still hasn't come out. The prince has ordered that no one is to disturb him during this time. Qin Yu was taken aback; his father was also in closed-door training.
Alright, you continue your guard duty. Qin Yu smiled and turned to leave, heading to the Treasure Vault. Even if he didn't say anything, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The guards outside the Treasure Vault had clearly become more numerous. Upon seeing Qin Yu, they did not obstruct him, and Qin Yu directly entered the deepest part of a pavilion, stepping into a side room where he opened a mechanism.
With a click sound, a stone door appeared on the wall of the side room—this was the stone door leading to the 'Treasure Vault.' Qin Yu entered directly, and the stone door turned and closed behind him.
I have a feeling, this is it! Qin Yu smiled as he opened the jade box, revealing a square jade piece that glowed with a soft, colorful light, looking almost identical to the first piece at first glance.
Qin Yu picked up this Heavenly Map, and on the upper front of this piece were a few words—'Heavenly Map Two.'
It's the second piece! Qin Yu was overjoyed; according to his understanding, the three Heavenly Maps must be interconnected. Since he had cultivated the first piece, obtaining the second was the best outcome; if it were the third piece, he might not be able to cultivate it at all.
Qin Yu looked at this second Heavenly Map, and his eyes suddenly lit up, his full attention completely focused on the map.
Thirty-six images.
Sure enough, just as I expected, there are still thirty-six images, but these images are completely different from those on the first piece. After the changes he experienced last time, Qin Yu's soul had become much stronger, even gaining spiritual awareness.
With a sweep of his spiritual awareness, Qin Yu easily memorized what he saw in his mind.
What Qin Yu wanted most were these thirty-six images; he hadn't thought much about the others, and even if he did, he might not be able to grasp them. Until now, Qin Yu believed that the mysterious super expert mentioned in the legendary 'Battle of the Immortals' was definitely not referring to the images on the surface of the Heavenly Map.
Anyone with a bit of sense would think so; if it were that simple, it would have been understood by someone long ago.
Most importantly... could merely training the body achieve the legendary power of that mysterious person?
Qin Yu carefully examined this second Heavenly Map but still couldn't find any other secrets, so he could only smile and put it back: Qin Yu, you're too foolish. Over the years, how many cultivators have obtained these three Heavenly Maps, yet they found no secrets; how could your little spiritual awareness discover anything?
Having obtained the thirty-six images from the second Heavenly Map, Qin Yu was already very satisfied.
Hehe, I haven't even taken a good look at what treasures are in the treasure vault! Qin Yu chuckled, then expanded his spiritual awareness, covering the entire treasure vault. Qin Yu's spiritual awareness could reach hundreds of meters, so a small secret room was naturally easy.
What a big cat's eye, really enticing. That duster doesn't seem that impressive... Qin Yu commented playfully, but suddenly, his smile froze.
No, it can't be... Qin Yu's spiritual awareness clearly discovered a secret, leaving him dumbfounded.
Qin Yu foolishly reached out and took the second Heavenly Map out of the jade box again. Then... he pressed a small mechanism on the edge of the jade box, and with a click, he easily opened another layer of the box.
This jade box turned out to be two layers; Qin Yu originally thought it was just a thicker bottom, but it actually had two layers. And the second layer was... another square jade piece, the soft colorful light and clear characters revealed the identity of this square jade...
The third Heavenly Map!!!
Heavens, my luck can't be this good, this... Qin Yu was completely excited at this moment; he had actually obtained the legendary three Heavenly Maps. Of course, he couldn't fathom the secrets within, but he was only interested in those thirty-six mysterious images.
Qin Yu let out a long sigh, secretly thinking: Thank goodness, if I hadn't used my spiritual awareness to check, I wouldn't have known there was another Heavenly Map beneath this jade box. This third Heavenly Map was similar to the first two, also having different thirty-six images.
Qin Yu immediately began to carefully memorize these images.
What Qin Yu didn't know was that when Qin Shi Huang obtained the three Heavenly Maps back then, although he couldn't comprehend the secrets within, he had also learned the movements from these images just like Qin Yu. However, Qin Shi Huang found that these movements were completely useless, so he naturally gave up.
After the Qin Dynasty fell, the first and second Heavenly Maps were lost in the chaos, and only the third Heavenly Map had been kept by the Qin family for thousands of years. Qin De obtained this second Heavenly Map, of course, placing it together with the third.
...
Three days later at noon.
Qin Yu was in his private courtyard, carefully experiencing the movements of the thirty-six images from the second Heavenly Map. His movements were sometimes fast, sometimes slow. When fast, he was much quicker than the fastest time he had practiced the first image, and when slow, he was slower than the slowest time he had practiced the first image.
However, even with slow movements, Qin Yu's entire being appeared to have several phantoms, which was quite strange.
Outsiders wouldn't know, but Qin Yu himself understood the reason; practicing this mysterious body refining technique, which he tentatively named Heavenly Profound Skill, affected the area within two to three meters around him, causing the air around his body to distort, creating the phantoms.
Qin Yu's body was still surrounded by thirty-six pillars of energy, but these pillars had changed from silver to a mix of silver and gold. Qin Yu had a premonition that when he fully mastered the thirty-six images of the second Heavenly Map, the thirty-six silver pillars might turn into golden pillars.
Third Prince, the prince has exited seclusion and is summoning you to Ming Shan Pavilion. A servant's voice came from outside the courtyard.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu stopped his training: Father has exited seclusion. He wiped his face with a towel, stretched lazily, and felt a powerful surge of muscle strength coursing through his body like mercury.
Practicing this technique, Qin Yu's physical body had made tremendous progress, and both his strength and speed had reached a whole new level. Now, even if he had to deal with Zhen Xu, he could probably kill him with ease. Qin Yu moved his facial muscles, smiled, and directly left the courtyard, heading towards Ming Shan Pavilion.
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Qin De, Xu Yuan, Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, Qin Yu, the manor's steward Ge Min, the old man in blue, the old man in gray, and the cultivator Feng Yuzi, a total of nine people, the top nine of Qin De's group. Ming Shan Pavilion was surrounded by a mysterious barrier set up by Feng Yuzi, preventing any sound from escaping.
Qin De and Feng Yuzi both had serious expressions. Seeing such an atmosphere, Qin Yu felt that the matter seemed very important.
(Today I had something during the day, the first update is now, there will be a second update today... Regardless, the updates won't be less. A new climax is about to begin...)
Qin De scanned the crowd and then said, The reason for gathering everyone so urgently is that there is something very important. However, whether this matter is good or bad, even I cannot say clearly. A hint of a bitter smile appeared on Qin De's face, and Feng Yuzi beside him looked the same.
Father, what is it that has you so concerned? Qin Zheng immediately asked, while Qin Yu, Qin Feng, and the others all looked at Qin De.
Qin De shook his head helplessly: I have only reached the Perfected Innate stage for a little over a year, but recently, while in seclusion, I suddenly sensed... that in about half a year, my Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation will arrive.
Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!
The first heavenly tribulation for those wishing to become cultivators, commonly known as the 'Minor Heavenly Tribulation' of the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!
Everyone was dumbfounded; a super expert who had reached the Perfected Innate stage, some feared the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, but others wanted to face it to become cultivators. However, the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation was not something that could be easily encountered.
Some people have reached the Perfected Innate stage for decades or even centuries without encountering the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation. Some just reached the Perfected Innate stage and sensed when their Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation would come. This depended solely on a person's understanding of the natural way of heaven. Who would have thought that Qin De, who had cultivated for decades, would sense the arrival of the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation?
But is this a good thing?
To survive the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, especially in a cultivation method like that of the Potential Dragon Continent, without the help of a cultivation sect, the chances of survival are almost nonexistent. With the army about to move, if Qin De fails to survive the tribulation and dies on the spot, that would be disastrous.
However, if he succeeds in overcoming the tribulation, the Qin family would gain another cultivator, greatly increasing their strength. Unfortunately, the probability of success in overcoming the tribulation is too low.
How is that possible? Even the senior has not encountered the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation after so many years, but you, my lord... Xu Yuan's heart was thrown into chaos. He had followed Qin De for many years; their relationship was not just that of a lord and subordinate, but also one of brotherhood.
The Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation! The probability of success is too low; the three great heavenly tribulations of cultivators are all extremely difficult.
Father! Qin Yu, Qin Feng, and Qin Zheng all looked at Qin De, their eyes filled with anxiety. The Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation represents the possibility that their father might die in half a year. Although they loved their father, they had to admit that the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation was too difficult.
Yu'er, and Feng'er, Zheng'er, you two older brothers are all grown up, yet you still look like this. As men, since we face the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, we can't escape; we should face it head-on. If we succeed, it will be a joyous occasion; if we fail, it won't matter much. Qin De's resolute face was very relaxed.
But Father, this Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation... Qin Yu felt a pang in his heart. His grandfather had just passed away, and if his father were to die in the tribulation... just thinking about it made Qin Yu's heart tremble.
Yu'er, I know the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is dangerous; your grandfather also died while facing it. However, the heavenly tribulation cannot be avoided. A man must dare to face it. Even if it means death, one must strive to overcome it. Qin De's voice became firm.
Looking at Qin De, Qin Yu could only nod.
Today, I have gathered everyone to arrange for future matters. From now on, all matters of the Qin family will be handled by Zheng'er. This means that from today, I will only provide guidance from behind, and the decision-making will be left to Zheng'er. Qin De directly ordered.
Yes, Father! Qin Zheng's voice showed no excitement.
In the past few years, Qin Zheng had generally managed the decision-making, so now Qin De's words meant he was completely handing over power to Qin Zheng.
Among Qin De's three sons, the eldest son Qin Feng was skilled in leading troops, the second son Qin Zheng was adept in governance, while the third son Qin Yu was quite free; at least Qin De had not imposed many restrictions on Qin Yu, allowing him to do as he pleased.
Feng'er, you must work hard; the Qin family's military is entirely determined by military merit. Qin De fixed his gaze on Qin Feng.
Qin Feng nodded in agreement. He was already a Perfected Innate expert and was very skilled in leading troops, commanding an army of a hundred thousand. At such a young age, he held such a position. Although his status as the heir of the manor played a role, his own strength was still very important.
Yu'er... Qin De looked at Qin Yu.
In fact, Qin De felt most guilty towards his third son. However, in this situation, he didn't want to say too many sentimental words. After staring at Qin Yu for a long time, Qin De slowly said, Yu'er, do whatever you want; your father will not restrict you. But I just want to send you one message—'Remember, do what you believe is right. As a son of the Qin family, do not be timid or fear death!'
Upon hearing this, a surge of blood boiled in Qin Yu's heart.
Yes, Father! Qin Yu said firmly.
Qin De smiled, and the old man in blue spoke up: I have already discussed with the prince; when the time comes in half a year, the Qin family will operate normally. I and the prince will take some Perfected Innate experts to a secret place to face the heavenly tribulation. As for the three young masters, none of you can follow.
Right, I have already decided on the personnel who will accompany me. At that time, Steward Ge and some other Perfected Innate experts, as well as other experts, will go with me. Zheng'er, you three must not follow. Qin De spoke decisively, leaving no room for opposition.
If Qin De were to face the heavenly tribulation, who knew if Xiang Guang would get wind of it? Once he did, he would definitely send experts to disrupt it. The Perfected Innate experts accompanying Qin De would be in danger; Qin De couldn't risk his sons.
Qin Zheng was the future King of the East, managing great power, so he naturally couldn't have any accidents.
Qin Feng was the commander of the army and also couldn't be treated as an ordinary guard; if anything happened, it would be a serious matter.
As for Qin Yu...
Father, I'm going with you! Qin Yu declared loudly, I know there will be danger in following you, but my elder brothers have important responsibilities and cannot afford to have accidents. However, I have little role in military matters; I can't manage politics or military affairs...
No! Qin De suddenly interrupted, cutting off Qin Yu's words.
Why not? Qin Yu immediately stood up, Why can't I? Father, do you remember what you just said? Do what you believe is right. As a son of the Qin family, do not be timid or fear death! Now I want to go with you; I believe this is right. I do not fear death; I just want to go with you!
Qin Yu stared at Qin De, showing no signs of backing down.
Yu'er, do you know how dangerous this is? I don't know how many Perfected Innate experts Xiang Guang has, and I'm not worried about that, but... they have two great immortals, two! Your Uncle Feng can only block one; if both great immortals come, the danger will be immense, do you understand? Qin De insisted.
Danger? Should we fear danger? Qin Yu smiled calmly, not allowing Qin De to refuse.
Qin De shook his head: Yu'er, those going this time are all experts, all Perfected Innate experts. What use is it for you, who only practices external skills? You would be of no help at all; instead, in a dangerous situation, you might even drag us down. So, give up that thought!
Perfected Innate? Qin Yu laughed.
After becoming a Perfected Innate expert, Qin Yu wanted to tell his father this news, but due to Lian Yan's death, he had forgotten to inform him. Then, as Qin Yu began to practice the techniques from the Heavenly Map, Qin De went into seclusion, and he naturally hadn't had the chance to tell his father.
Take this! Qin Yu suddenly shouted, his figure transforming into a bolt of lightning as he shot towards the old man in blue.
The old man in blue and the old man in gray were both super experts under Qin De, on the same level as Lian Yan, usually managing the affairs of the Heavenly Network. The old man in blue, being a Perfected Innate expert, had terrifying strength, and upon seeing Qin Yu's attack coming...
Third Prince! The old man in blue smiled and extended a hand.
Hmph! Qin Yu let out a cold snort, causing the air to tremble. His right fist transformed into a thunderbolt. Having mastered the first Heavenly Map and begun practicing the second, Qin Yu was finally unleashing his true strength for the first time. After such a long period of physical transformation, what level had his strength reached?
The expressions of everyone present changed.
The old man in blue sensed the danger and immediately circulated his innate true energy, his right palm turning golden.
Fist against palm!
Bang!
A violent sound of impact erupted, and the old man in blue felt an overwhelming force. Purely physical strength, without any true energy, that terrifying power transmitted through his palm, pure and fierce.
The old man in blue involuntarily stepped back, and then with a crack, the railing shattered. He finally crashed into the barrier set up by Feng Yuzi, which brought him to a stop.
Everyone turned to look at Qin Yu, their eyes filled with shock.
Qin Yu's expression was emotionless as he stared at Qin De: Father, do you think I am qualified to follow you? A congenital master, the first congenital external martial artist in the history of the Hidden Dragon Continent counts as a congenital master, right? Qin Yu's voice stunned everyone present.
A congenital external martial artist!
From ancient times to the present, when it comes to external martial arts, people think of 'hardship, pain, thankless effort, no future, at most just a postnatal limit.' However, from today onwards, those present realized that external martial arts can also reach the congenital realm!
How strong! If the Third Prince uses a mid-grade spirit weapon, it's hard to say whether I would be his opponent! The old man in blue still felt a sharp pain in his right arm; Qin Yu's strength had already far surpassed the level he had during the battle with Zhen Xu.
Practicing the Tongtian Xuangong, after the transformation by mysterious silver and golden light, Qin Yu had undergone a tremendous change compared to the self who fought Zhen Xu back then.
Qin De looked at Qin Yu; no one knew how great the shock in his heart was at this moment. This third son, whom he had never had much hope for, who practiced the most arduous and seemingly hopeless external martial arts, had actually, at the age of eighteen, reached such a terrifying level of power without him even noticing as a father, and had become an unprecedented congenital external martial artist.
Father. Qin Yu spoke again, waiting for Qin De's response.
Qin De was silent for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said, No!
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Volume 3, Chapter 13: Emotions
This is a complete chapter, combining two updates today.
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Telling his father that he was a congenital master filled Qin Yu's heart with excitement. He wanted his father's affirmation, his father's praise. Now, he could finally let his father know that he was not a useless person!
No!
Hearing Qin De's words, Qin Yu's body shook, and his face turned pale. He stared into Qin De's eyes, filled with disbelief and anger: Why? Why not... Qin Yu kept repeating, seemingly unable to accept Qin De's answer.
Qin Yu's eyes became misty. Since he was eight, he had worked hard day and night, constantly pushing his limits. He had no joy of peers, no parental care, not even a single companion of the same age.
For ten years, he had persevered, and with a bit of luck, he finally reached his current strength.
After ten years of such hard training, Qin Yu had not uttered a single complaint. What was it all for?
Wasn't it to reach the congenital realm, to help his father, to make his father happy, to make his father proud?
Father, didn't you just say that reaching the congenital realm is possible? My strength now far exceeds that of an ordinary congenital master. Even against a master at the peak of the congenital realm, I can still fight. Why, why am I still not allowed to go with you? Qin Yu stared at his father, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.
Qin Yu's furious and unwilling gaze made Qin De's heart tremble slightly.
Yu'er, calm down. Qin De shouted coldly.
Qin Yu took a deep breath and said, Alright, I will calm down. Father, tell me, what is the reason? If you can't convince me, I won't give up no matter what.
Fine. Qin De immediately replied, Once I need to undergo the tribulation, I will choose a hidden location, and Uncle Feng will accompany me. Of course, the news of my tribulation will be kept very secret. There are only two situations: First, if Xiang Guang and the others can't find out about my tribulation and no one disturbs me, that would be great. It doesn't matter whether you go or not. Second, if Xiang Guang learns about my tribulation and the two great immortals come, Yu'er, although your strength is good, the strength of the immortals who have experienced the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is beyond your imagination!
Qin De sighed: Although it's just a Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, the difference between an ordinary congenital peak master and a cultivator is like heaven and earth. A cultivator's simple sword attack can easily sever your head. If you go, it will be of no use; you will only die innocently!
So... in both cases, your presence would be of no help and could even lead to your death. Qin De looked at Qin Yu, Yu'er, this is why I don't let you go!
Qin Yu listened and fell silent.
But the silent Qin Yu exuded a chaotic aura. The stronger the soul, the stronger the aura produced. Although Qin Yu was unaware, the aura he emitted at this moment was felt by everyone present. No one knew what Qin Yu was thinking at that moment.
Little Yu. Qin Zheng and Qin Feng both looked at their younger brother.
Father, do you remember? Qin Yu completely ignored his older brother and spoke to himself, Before I turned six, you cared for me so much, often accompanying me. I was so happy back then, carefree. In my heart, Father was the wisest and most powerful. But in the year I turned six, I was sent to Yunwu Mountain Manor. Qin Yu lowered his head, his voice low, as if he were talking to himself, or perhaps sharing with Qin De.
Everyone fell silent.
At Yunwu Mountain Manor, I was just a six-year-old child, surrounded only by servants or guards. No one played with me; I was all alone. I watched the sunrise and sunset, hoping that Father would come to see me. I don't know how many times I was disappointed until Father finally came, but he left quickly, and then I continued to wait... but I never saw him again. For two whole years, Father only came to Yunwu Mountain Manor once. Qin Yu continued to speak slowly.
Everyone present thought of a six or seven-year-old child, watching the sun rise and set, eagerly awaiting his father's arrival, only to be disappointed time and again.
Qin De's lips moved slightly, but he didn't say a word. He had nothing to say! Among his three sons, he felt the most guilty towards the third son, as he had spent the least time with Qin Yu, cared the least, and had the least time together.
I kept wondering, why didn't Father come to see me? Was it because I was disobedient and made Father angry, or was I too annoying? If I didn't do something well, couldn't Father just tell me? I could change... But I wasn't stupid. My older brother practiced martial arts, and my second brother studied politics. Father often guided them, often went to see them. I finally understood... Father thought I couldn't amount to anything, so he ignored me. Qin Yu bit his lip, his eyes shimmering with light.
After thinking it over, I decided to train to become a master. But my dantian couldn't store internal energy, so I could only practice external martial arts. The first year, Teacher Zhao Yunxing taught me. I started training every day from dawn, pushing my limits, truly training beyond physiological limits. Every time I was in extreme pain and exhaustion, I thought about how it would make Father happy in the future, and I would grit my teeth and keep going... Qin Yu spoke slowly.
Qin De's eyes became moist.
When I was sixteen, Father revealed some secrets to me. I finally understood that Father didn't not love me; he just had his own matters to attend to and didn't have time for me. Watching Father, my older brother, and my second brother toil over important matters for the future, while I, a member of the Qin family, could do nothing but watch from the sidelines, that night, Father said that unless I reached the congenital realm, he wouldn't allow me to lead troops into battle. I then decided that no matter what, I had to become a congenital master!
A smile suddenly appeared on Qin Yu's face: Ten years, a full ten years, I finally succeeded. I had luck, but I also had hard work. Regardless, I finally reached my current level! Qin Yu suddenly raised his head, a sharp aura emanating from him, Throughout history, people have said that external martial arts have no future and cannot reach the congenital realm, but I didn't believe it. I kept working hard, and indeed, I finally did it!
There was a hint of pride on Qin Yu's face. At just eighteen, he had cultivated to a level where he could compete with a peak congenital internal martial artist. How could he not feel proud? Moreover, Qin Yu practiced external martial arts, which was known to be much harder than internal martial arts.
A congenital external martial artist, and now I have improved significantly compared to when I first entered the congenital realm. My strength has increased greatly. I want to tell this news to Father because I believe that once Father knows I am a congenital master, he will treat me the same as my older brother and second brother, and I can help Father. Qin Yu stared at Qin De, suddenly his face turned pale, Haha... I was wrong, I was very wrong!
Qin Yu's emotions suddenly became agitated as he shouted at Qin De: Father, when my power was weak, you didn't need me, didn't
In the Tianwang branch, it was already deep winter, with snowflakes falling everywhere. The courtyard of the Tianwang branch was covered with a thick layer of snow. Qin Yu stepped directly onto the snow, leaving only faint footprints, which soon disappeared as the snowflakes continued to fall.
Mr. Meteor, please take a seat. A charming woman placed a task list in front of Qin Yu.
Qin Yu opened the gold medal tasks and glanced at the resumes of the task targets. He accepted tasks without asking about the opponent's strength, only considering their character. If they were evil, he would take the task; if they were good, he wouldn't. Of course, he wouldn't bother to protect those good people.
Gold medal task number six, Qin Yu said coldly.
The charming woman immediately crossed out the task and then winked at Qin Yu, teasingly saying, Mr. Meteor, it's snowing heavily now. Why not stay here for the night and leave tomorrow when the snow stops?
As she spoke, the charming woman reached out her slender right hand and held Qin Yu's hand.
Let go, Qin Yu said calmly.
The charming woman covered her mouth and smiled, Mr. Meteor is really... Just as she was about to say something, she felt a shock from Qin Yu's hand, causing her to involuntarily let go. Qin Yu turned and stepped into the heavy snow.
The charming woman watched the figure in the snow, which suddenly turned into several afterimages before disappearing from sight.
...
Daring to come to kill me, simply seeking death. Ghost Flame Hand, kill him! a fat man said arrogantly.
Qin Yu, wearing a golden mask, had a faint cold smile on his lips.
Yes. A bald, one-armed man looked at Qin Yu and sneered, Gold medal killer, as a killer, you actually don't sneak attack but openly block us. That's just foolish. To die at my Ghost Flame Hand, you can be proud of that.
Qin Yu shook his head slightly, thinking to himself, Early stage of innate, too
The leader of the Sky Net turns out to be... Qin Yu's heart stirred, and he smiled slightly as he walked directly to the blue-robed elder's side, sitting down without any pleasantries.
The blue-robed elder chuckled and said slowly, Mr. Meteor is like a dragon, appearing and disappearing without a trace. Completing nine gold medal tasks perfectly in three months, I was astonished when I first saw it. Later, I learned that there was such a master like Mr. Meteor in our Sky Net's 'external network.'
Gold medal tasks? They were a piece of cake. I wanted a worthy opponent, but couldn't find one, it's really... Qin Yu spoke with great arrogance.
To avoid revealing his true identity, Qin Yu defined the assassin Meteor as a top martial arts master, caring little for anything else.
Not difficult at all? Has Mr. Meteor already reached the innate perfection realm? The blue-robed elder countered. Qin Yu suddenly laughed heartily, Elder, why not give it a try and see? It's rare to meet a master like you.
As he spoke, Qin Yu's right hand suddenly made a move.
Since childhood, Qin Yu had trained his finger strength and flexibility, and after numerous breakthroughs, his finger strength had reached a terrifying level. He extended his right index finger, creating dozens of finger shadows.
The blue-robed elder's eyes lit up, and he also extended his right index finger, a dazzling light appearing at its tip.
Bang!
The fingers clashed head-on, surprisingly evenly matched.
Qin Yu's mouth suddenly curled up slightly, and a purple light burst forth from his fingertip. The blue-robed elder felt a sharp force penetrate through his finger into his body, and he couldn't help but be alarmed, retracting his finger while using the liquefied innate true energy in his dantian to dissipate this foreign true energy.
Haha, Mr. Meteor is indeed formidable, I admire you! The blue-robed elder's eyes brightened, and he laughed heartily.
This time, he was sent by Qin De to invite Qin Yu, primarily to assess Qin Yu's strength. From this finger strength contest alone, the blue-robed elder was already 100% certain that the Mr. Meteor before him was no weaker than him.
Elder, you didn't use all your strength; I won by sheer luck, Qin Yu said calmly.
Qin Yu could see that the blue-robed elder hadn't used all his strength, but had he truly used all his strength? Qin Yu was confident that to deal with the blue-robed elder, as long as he used the purple innate true energy obtained from cultivating the third piece of the Sky-Connecting Diagram, he could definitely defeat the blue-robed elder.
Mr. Meteor's strength is so high; it seems you are qualified to take on a task, the blue-robed elder said mysteriously.
Qin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that the Meteor he was portraying was someone who pursued martial arts and extremes. He immediately said, Oh? Elder just tested me, and now says I'm qualified for this task. It seems this task is quite remarkable, tell me about it.
The blue-robed elder said mysteriously, Remarkable? Mr. Meteor, there are several experts of your level participating in this task. Once you join, life and death will be irrelevant.
Oh?
Qin Yu's heart trembled.
He knew his current strength; in the blue-robed elder's eyes, the assassin Meteor was an innate perfection master. But if he said there were several others of the same level participating, didn't that mean there were several innate perfection masters?
What task could it be, could it be... Qin Yu had a premonition.
Haha... do we need several experts like me for such a difficult task? Is it to assassinate an immortal? Qin Yu laughed.
The blue-robed elder shook his head, It's not to assassinate an immortal; it's to be a bodyguard for someone, for about a month. If you are willing to participate, you must protect the employer well during that month. The blue-robed elder stared at Qin Yu, carefully observing his reaction.
A bodyguard? Hmph, asking me to be a bodyguard, Qin Yu said coldly.
The blue-robed elder confidently replied, Mr. Meteor, rest assured, you always complain that tasks lack difficulty. This task will definitely be challenging, and the enemies you encounter will surely satisfy you. Most importantly... if the task succeeds, we can give you a superior immortal-grade divine weapon!
A superior immortal-grade weapon is considered the top-tier weapon in the eyes of mortals in the Qianlong Continent.
As for spirit weapons, they are generally only possessed by cultivators. Qin Yu obtained that piece of fiery iron from the stone, but it was only after being refined by Feng Yuzi that he got a spirit weapon. How could an ordinary mortal obtain a spirit weapon? The blue-robed elder's promise of a superior immortal-grade weapon as a reward was already an extremely high offer.
A good divine weapon holds immense allure for a martial artist; since he was going to pretend, he might as well do it convincingly.
Oh... A glimmer of interest flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.
Seeing Qin Yu's expression, the blue-robed elder knew he had a chance and immediately said, Mr. Meteor, such tasks are extremely rare. If you want to participate, meet me here in this teahouse in three days, and I will take you there.
Protecting someone, who is it? Where are we going? Qin Yu asked.
The blue-robed elder shook his head, I can only tell you that the person to be protected is called Mr. Ying. As for the rest, you don't need to ask; just follow us when the time comes. The blue-robed elder stared at Qin Yu, waiting for his reaction.
Mr. Ying? Qin Yu's heart stirred, becoming more certain of his guess.
Alright, I accept this task. See you in this teahouse in three days, Qin Yu laughed heartily, and his figure flew directly out of the second-floor window. With a few afterimages, he disappeared. The blue-robed elder looked out the window, smiling and nodding.
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In the late night, in the imperial study.
Your Majesty, this is a secret letter from the 'Dark Chess,' a handsome middle-aged man handed over a letter, and Xiang Guang, who was seated, hurriedly took it. He opened the secret letter and immediately furrowed his brows, What? Qin De wants to undergo the Four Nine Heavenly Tribulation, and it's in less than a month.
Xiang Guang's expression kept changing.
Qin De had always been a thorn in Xiang Guang's side; he couldn't have a moment's peace until Qin De was eliminated. Now hearing that Qin De wanted to undergo the Four Nine Heavenly Tribulation, he felt a bit anxious. He both hoped for Qin De's failure and death during the tribulation, yet feared that Qin De would succeed and become a Golden Core master.
If that happened, the Qin family would have two great immortals. Once the Qin family rebelled, the threat would be much greater.
After thinking for a long time, Xiang Guang looked up at the handsome middle-aged man in front of him and asked, Mr. Lan, the Wu Xing and Wu De clearly stated that they only promised to protect us. It would be very difficult to get them to take action. By the way, Mr. Lan, did the ancestor give any explicit instructions...?
Mr. Lan smiled slightly, then took out a small jade bottle from his bosom and placed it on Xiang Guang's desk, Your Majesty, this is a Chi Sheng Dan. I believe you understand the ancestor's intentions now.
Upon hearing the words Chi Sheng Dan, Xiang Guang was taken aback, and a hint of ferocity appeared on his face, The last Chi Sheng Dan, how could the ancestor bear to part with it? Good, rest assured, Mr. Lan, please tell the ancestor that I will never let him down. Hmph, the Wu Xing and Wu De are too greedy, but... to eliminate Qin De, I have no choice.
No matter what, we absolutely cannot let Qin De succeed in the tribulation. Otherwise, with two Golden Core masters on their side, plus the armies of the three counties in the Eastern Region, even if we can't successfully rebel, my Xiang family will suffer heavy losses, and that would not be worth it. Xiang Guang tightened his grip on the jade bottle.
Mr. Lan nodded slightly and then walked out through the front door with great composure.
Xiang Guang stayed in the imperial study, unable to sleep the entire night. The next morning, he directly left the palace with secret experts.
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In a quiet manor.
Two immortals, Qin De wants to rebel and destroy my Xiang family's foundation for generations, and now he is about to undergo the Four Nine Heavenly Tribulation. The Qin family already has one immortal, Feng Yuzi. If Qin De succeeds in the tribulation, they will have two immortals, which is detrimental to my Xiang family and to both of you as well, Xiang Guang spoke to the two men in green.
Wu De and Wu Xing had guarded the Xiang family for hundreds of years and held a very high status.
Wu De had long hair flowing freely, looking quite carefree, and his cultivation had reached the late Golden Core stage, making him an absolute expert. Wu Xing, on the other hand, had his long hair tied up with a hairband, and his white eyebrows and eyes gave him a fierce aura. Wu Xing's cultivation had also reached the mid-Golden Core stage, on par with Feng Yuzi.
Senior brother, when we made an agreement with Xiang Yang back then, it seemed we only promised to protect the Xiang family, Wu Xing said to Wu De.
Xiang Yang was a brilliant emperor comparable to the legendary Xiang Yu among the emperors of the Chu Dynasty. Although Xiang Yu was the founding emperor, he was killed by a vengeful master of the Qin Dynasty. Xiang Yu conquered the world but did not govern it. After his death, his only son, Xiang Yang, became the emperor of the Chu Dynasty. Xiang Yang was exceptionally talented in both civil and military affairs, with martial arts talent not inferior to his father, and he was even better at governing the country.
Wu De and Wu Xing were invited by Xiang Yang during his reign.
Junior brother. Wu De glanced at Wu Xing, and Wu Xing fell silent. Wu De looked at Xiang Guang and smiled, Xiang Guang, just say what you need; don't beat around the bush. What do you want us to do?
Xiang Guang was delighted and quickly said, Can the two immortals help... kill Qin De!
Oh? Kill him. Wu De smiled slightly but said no more. He didn't refuse or agree; he simply walked to the side and picked up a book to read leisurely.
What a joke! Cultivators go against the heavens; they are not that kind-hearted or altruistic. Most of them are quite selfish, only helping their close friends, and they have no obligation to help ordinary people. Asking them to do something without benefits is simply a dream.
Two greedy old bastards, Xiang Guang cursed inwardly, but he forgot that there was no reason for these two cultivators to help him for no reason. Xiang Guang forced a smile and said, Of course, as long as the two immortals help kill Qin De, my Xiang family will definitely reward you handsomely.
Wu De and Wu Xing still showed no reaction.
Wu Xing looked at Xiang Guang with disdain, full of mockery. Trying to get someone to do something and promising rewards afterward doesn't work with Wu De and his brother.
Xiang Guang's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he gritted his teeth and took out a jade bottle from his bosom. Wu Xing and Wu De's eyes lit up immediately. Xiang Guang said, Two immortals, this jade bottle contains a spirit pill, a precious Chi Sheng Dan. This Chi Sheng Dan is for you two. My Xiang family only asks you to kill Qin De. Is that acceptable?
Wu Xing raised his white eyebrows and exchanged glances with his senior brother Wu De, and they both laughed.
Xiang Guang, leave this matter to us. Just a Qin De, huh? Hmph, with both of us taking action, they only have one Feng Yuzi on their side, and he definitely won't be able to stop us. You can rest assured, Wu Xing laughed heartily and took the jade bottle.
Xiang Guang felt a pang of pain but still forced a smile, Then I will wait for the good news from the two immortals. By the way, the place where Qin De will undergo the tribulation is the Qinglian Mountain Range on the edge of the wilderness. As for the exact location in the Qinglian Mountain Range, I do not know. The tribulation should occur within a month.
Oh, Qinglian Mountain Range? Wu De frowned slightly.
...
Qin Yu used the method of Changing Shape and Bone to transform into the appearance of the assassin Meteor and headed directly to the agreed teahouse.
As for Xiao Hei, Qin Yu was worried about his true identity being discovered, so he let Xiao Hei fly at an altitude of ten thousand meters. At such a height, even Qin Yu's eyesight couldn't see clearly, and as for his spiritual sense, it was even less effective; Qin Yu's spiritual sense only extended a few hundred meters, while Xiao Hei was far beyond that.
However, Xiao Hei's eyes were incredibly sharp; even at ten thousand meters, he could still see Qin Yu below. One can imagine how extraordinary Xiao Hei's eyesight was, far superior to that of an ordinary eagle.
Upon entering the teahouse, Qin Yu glanced around and soon noticed an old man in black in the corner. That old man in black was the blue-robed elder, who stood up and walked out of the teahouse as if he didn't recognize Qin Yu.
Mr. Meteor, please follow this old man, the blue-robed elder's voice echoed in Qin Yu's ear.
Qin Yu followed the blue-robed elder, and the two turned into a small alley before entering a secluded courtyard that the blue-robed elder had clearly prepared in advance. In the courtyard, there was a giant silver-feathered golden-eyed eagle.
Mr. Meteor, this golden-eyed eagle is raised by me. Come, let's ride on its back, the blue-robed elder said with a smile.
The silver-feathered golden-eyed eagle let out a low cry and then spread its enormous silver wings. The eagle was naturally much larger than an ordinary eagle. Although Xiao Hei was an unusual eagle, in terms of size, he was comparable to this silver-feathered golden-eyed eagle.
With its wings spread, the blue-robed elder and Qin Yu sat side by side on the eagle's back and soared into the sky, heading east.
Although this golden-eyed eagle is about the same size as Xiao Hei, its speed is far inferior to Xiao Hei's, Qin Yu thought to himself. The eagle's back was very wide, and the two of them sitting side by side felt quite comfortable.
Flying high in the sky, the strong wind blew, but the two sat very steadily.
Mr. Meteor, remember, when you meet the employer, don't ask what you shouldn't ask. You only need to know that you are to protect Mr. Ying, the blue-robed elder reminded.
Let me ask? I can't be bothered to ask, Qin Yu replied indifferently.
After half a day, the golden-eyed eagle swooped down directly into a secluded courtyard. The blue-robed elder jumped down first, completely unaware that at this moment, Qin Yu's eyes lit up because his spiritual sense clearly sensed the people in the courtyard.
Mr. Ying, Mr. Meteor has also arrived, the blue-robed elder said respectfully. Then, a dozen people walked out from the room in the courtyard, led by Qin De and Feng Yuzi, with Ge Min and others following behind.
This time, Chief Ge Min led five late Golden Core experts from the Dark Arrow, while the blue-robed elder brought five late Golden Core experts from the Sky Net, along with the assassin Meteor.
Mr. Meteor, Qin De smiled as he approached.
Qin Yu looked at his father. Earlier, when he heard the elder in blue mention the task, he had guessed it, but he had never known that the 'Heavenly Net' was actually behind the Qin family. Facing Qin De's greeting, Qin Yu slightly nodded and said, Mr. Ying, you are the employer, and I will do my utmost to ensure your safety.
Qin De smiled and nodded, then said loudly, Everyone, everything is ready. Let's set off. Qin De walked directly towards a silver-white tiger, which had wings, the king of tigers—the Flying White Tiger.
Mr. Meteor, I have a good impression of you. Qin De suddenly turned around and smiled at Qin Yu. Qin Yu politely smiled back, and Qin De mounted the Flying White Tiger.
Good impression? Qin Yu smiled slightly, his father still didn't know that this 'Mr. Meteor' was his third son, Qin Yu. Qin Yu continued to follow the elder in blue and boarded the silver-feathered golden-eyed eagle, while the other innate experts either shared mounts or had their own flying steeds. Qin De and the other fifteen people broke through the air and headed east.
Qin De and his group of fifteen rode their steeds, speeding through the sky towards the east.
In the end, I still came with my father. The development of this situation is truly strange. That day, I was forced and gained nothing, who would have thought that the identity of the assassin 'Meteor' would fulfill my wish. This unintentional act has turned into a fruitful outcome. Qin Yu looked at his father riding the Flying White Tiger ahead, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.
Qin Yu had no idea where this tribulation would take place; his current identity was merely a bodyguard.
After flying for nearly three days and nights, during which they had taken breaks to replenish food, the group finally arrived at their first destination—a small city called 'Qingshi City' on the edge of the wilderness.
Get down!
With Qin De's command, he led the dive, and the small flying unit followed suit, diving directly towards the eastern side of Qingshi City. At this moment, Qin Yu felt that Little Black was also thousands of meters high in the sky with everyone.
Qin Yu had been with the fledgling eagle Little Black since he was seven, and now at nineteen, it had been nearly twelve years. For twelve years, the two had hardly been apart, and they had even developed a mysterious telepathic connection that was beyond description.
Mr. Ying, are we staying here for one night, or...? the elder in blue asked Qin De.
The five Heavenly Net assassins led by the elder in blue only knew to be loyal to the leader of the Heavenly Net, but even they did not know that the leader was from the Qin family. To prevent any accidents, Qin De had the elder in blue and Ge Min refer to him as Mr. Ying.
One night. Starting tomorrow, we will have to walk into the wilderness. So everyone should rest well tonight. Qin De smiled, then looked at Ge Min and said, Ge Lao, arrange accommodations and meals for everyone.
Ge Min immediately replied respectfully, Yes, Mr. Ying.
That night, everyone had a meal in the relatively spacious courtyard, and most of them began to rest and sleep, as they would be entering the wilderness the next day. Whether it was the Heavenly Net personnel or the Dark Arrow members, none had any complaints about entering the wilderness.
Even if they were to die, they would not fear it, because they had been trained to instill that belief. However, this time, there was an outsider among them, a killer 'Meteor' who had reached the peak of the innate realm.
Under the bright moon and sparse stars, Qin Yu did not sleep but looked up at the silver moon in the courtyard.
Wilderness, I didn't expect my father to arrange the tribulation site in the wilderness. Qin Yu sighed inwardly, The deeper the wilderness, the stronger the beasts we might encounter, but I believe my father wouldn't set the tribulation site deep in the wilderness.
Suddenly, Qin Yu frowned, stopping his wandering thoughts, as someone was approaching.
Mr. Meteor, why aren't you sleeping so late? Do you have something on your mind? Qin De approached with a friendly smile.
Another voice followed, Mr. Ying, the wilderness does have beasts. Although we won't be entering deep into the wilderness this time, encountering beasts can still be very dangerous. Mr. Meteor might also feel the danger of this trip. Feng Yuzi also stepped out.
Qin De casually said, Mr. Meteor, if you feel it's dangerous, you can certainly give up on this task. We won't blame or mock you, after all, the wilderness is a dangerous place.
Qin De did not tell Qin Yu the location he had decided on; the Qingshi Mountain Range was merely on the edge of the wilderness. The deeper the wilderness, the more dangerous it was, and the Qingshi Mountain Range was just a massive mountain range on the border. Even if there were fierce beasts, with Qin De's strength, they could easily confront them.
Give up? Of course not. I was just thinking, will we encounter beasts when we enter the wilderness? Some beasts are on the same level as innate experts, some are like immortals, and some are even stronger than immortals. If I were to have a life-and-death battle with a beast close to the level of an immortal, who would survive, me or the beast? Qin Yu said calmly.
Gentlemen, I will take my leave to rest now. Qin Yu cupped his hands.
Mr. Meteor, go rest. We won't disturb you any longer. Qin De and Feng Yuzi gestured to Qin Yu, who then returned to his room, leaving Qin De and Feng Yuzi in the courtyard.
Feng Yuzi casually waved his hand, setting up a simple barrier to isolate their voices.
Brother Feng, what do you think of this Mr. Meteor? I sense Yu'er’s aura on him. Qin De frowned slightly.
At Qin De's level of strength, he had gradually developed a kind of spiritual perception. If one were to rely solely on the 'Shape-Shifting Technique' to deceive people like Qin De, it would still be impossible, as innate experts generally had the strength to use the 'Shape-Shifting Technique', and beside Qin De was Feng Yuzi, a cultivator with even stronger spiritual perception.
Feng Yuzi frowned slightly, When I used my spiritual perception to probe Mr. Meteor, I found his aura very close to Little Yu's. I initially thought it was Little Yu, but later discovered that this Mr. Meteor has a very special innate true energy within him, which has a terrifying tearing quality. Little Yu is an innate external martial arts expert and does not have internal energy. This Mr. Meteor, however, possesses innate true energy, so he should not be the same person.
Qin De nodded, I also sensed it carefully. This Mr. Meteor's aura is denser and has some differences from Little Yu.
A person's aura is determined by their soul. The mysterious 'Meteor Tears' had merged into Qin Yu's body, and unbeknownst to him, some weak mysterious energy from the Meteor Tears had gradually strengthened Qin Yu's soul. Half a year was enough for Qin Yu to undergo a significant change.
This was also why, when Qin Yu and Qin De reunited after more than half a year, they could not be 100% sure that this Mr. Meteor was indeed Qin Yu. Moreover, Qin Yu had previously told them that innate external martial arts experts relied on physical strength, but this Mr. Meteor possessed innate true energy.
Qin De did not know that this purple innate true energy was also obtained by Qin Yu through cultivating the third fastest 'Sky Chart'.
However... my intuition tells me that this Mr. Meteor is trustworthy. Qin De smiled slightly, looking up at the bright moon in the night sky. At this moment, he thought of his third son who had left home, Yu'er, your father owes you so much, but I don't know if there will be another chance to see you.
The Four Nine Tribulations, even with Qin De's ample preparations, he did not have 100% confidence.
The next morning, the fifteen people set off lightly, entering the wilderness on foot. Among them, the weakest was already at the late innate stage, each one using lightness skills to traverse the small paths and cross rivers.
Along the way, Qin De often chatted with Qin Yu, as it seemed he had a good impression of the mysterious 'Mr. Meteor'. After three days of winding travel, they finally reached the boundary of the wilderness, but the wilderness was boundless, much larger than the combined area of several other countries.
After entering the wilderness, Qin De and his group followed the map, speeding along some safe paths. Every beast in the wilderness had its own territory, and Qin De's map showed the gaps between these territories.
Of course, with the strength of Qin De and the others, they were not afraid of the beasts on the outskirts of the wilderness, but they also did not want to waste their strength unnecessarily.
Thus, following the winding route, after more than five days of travel, they finally reached their destination—the Qingshi Mountain Range, a massive mountain range stretching hundreds of miles. However, in the wilderness, a few hundred miles was nothing.
Qingshi Mountain Range, stretching for hundreds of miles, vast in scope. I will randomly choose a suitable place here as the tribulation site. Qin De laughed as he looked at the continuous mountain range. After such a long time, everyone had finally arrived at the Qingshi Mountain Range without any major incidents.
Feng Yuzi smiled and said, Mr. Ying, leave the search for the tribulation site to me. Feng Yuzi's range of spiritual perception was slightly broader than Qin Yu's, reaching over a kilometer. In the unfamiliar Qingshi Mountain Range, using spiritual perception to search was indeed the best option.
All thanks to Brother Feng. Qin De nodded.
Then Feng Yuzi took the lead, and the others followed him into the interior of the Qingshi Mountain Range. After all, the Qingshi Mountain Range belonged to the wilderness, and there were many fierce beasts within it. The spiritual energy in the wilderness was much denser than in other places on the Qianlong Continent, which was also why the beasts in the wilderness were so formidable.
Qin Yu followed Feng Yuzi, constantly moving forward while looking around.
During the search for the tribulation site, Qin Yu saw a troop of monkeys, a unicorn cheetah that had reached the innate realm, and even a flying white tiger at the innate level. However, everyone avoided provoking these beasts, and the beasts in the wilderness sensed the strength of Qin De and Feng Yuzi, not daring to attack.
After nearly half a day, as the sky gradually darkened...
I found it! There is such a wonderful place. A look of surprise appeared on Feng Yuzi's face. Everyone, follow me. With that, Feng Yuzi dashed towards a seemingly ordinary cave in the distant mountains, and Qin De, Ge Min, the elder in blue, and others followed.
Everyone entered the dark cave, which was completely dark, with no light visible. Fortunately, everyone could see in the dark. As they went deeper, the cave's diameter gradually shrank, at its smallest only allowing one person to bend down and enter. After bending and twisting for nearly several dozen meters, the cave widened again, eventually allowing several people to walk side by side, and light appeared ahead.
The cave was a passage, and as everyone exited, they saw a vast grassy area surrounded by stone walls, covering several miles. At a glance, this grassy area seemed to be the only path the group had taken to arrive, but if one were a cultivator, they could also fly in from above.
Wild grass grows thick, and wildflowers bloom everywhere; it's not a great place. Chief Ge Min laughed.
Qin Yu also looked and couldn't see what was good about this place; the scenery was average, with only some wild grass, a few wildflowers, and some wild horses in the distance. However, after watching for a moment, Qin Yu felt a wave of dizziness.
This place is a bit strange. Qin Yu immediately made a judgment. The first thing that came to his mind was the art of the Qimen Dunjia, but the art of formations was vast and profound, and Qin Yu had only studied it for a short time, at most only scratching the surface.
A natural illusion formation, subtly containing the principles of the Eight Trigrams; it is indeed a rare place. Let me make some slight modifications!
Feng Yuzi laughed heartily, and then a fiery red flying sword flew out from his palm. The fiery red flying sword suddenly grew larger, becoming a giant sword ten meters long, and it fiercely slashed at the mountain's stone wall, as if cutting tofu, the stone wall was easily reshaped.
After a moment, Feng Yuzi satisfiedly retracted the flying sword, and at this point, the entire valley had slightly changed its appearance.
Mr. Ying, with this natural Eight Trigrams formation to assist, I will set up a reverse Eight Trigrams formation around you. The combination of the forward and reverse Eight Trigrams formations will absorb the surrounding natural energy to protect you. This time, the chances of success in your tribulation have greatly increased. Feng Yuzi laughed heartily.
Upon hearing this, Qin De's face also brightened, repeatedly saying, All thanks to Brother Feng. Then Feng Yuzi focused on setting up the barrier formation, trying to ensure that Qin De's tribulation would be more secure, while everyone was restricted within the formation's range.
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Wood and his brothers had arrived at the Qingshi Mountain Range early. They used their flying sword techniques, each bringing two elders with them. These four elders were not ordinary people; all four were innate experts at the peak level, hidden super experts of the Xiang family.
On a peak of the Qingshi Mountain Range, Wood and his five brothers temporarily resided there.
Two seniors, according to the information, Qin De should have arrived at the Qingshi Mountain Range a few days ago. We should start looking for the location they chose for the tribulation. The white-haired elder, who led the four elders, said to Wood and his brothers.
The long-haired Wood smiled slightly, while the white-browed Wu Xing said calmly, No need to rush. The Qingshi Mountain Range is only a few hundred miles long. With the speed of my brothers' flying swords, plus our spiritual perception, we can find out where they are in one night.
Wood said, Junior brother, let's carefully investigate tonight and see where Qin De is hiding.
Good, elder brother's strength far exceeds that of Feng Yuzi. With elder brother's spiritual perception, Feng Yuzi won't be able to sense anything. Wu Xing had a hint of pride on his face. He had no worries about this mission at all.
The opponent probably only had Feng Yuzi, who was a bit troublesome at the mid Golden Core stage, but for the others, Wood and his brothers completely disregarded them. Once a cultivator's true energy protected their body, those so-called high-grade immortal weapons would not be able to inflict any harm.
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In the deep night, the bright moon hung in the sky, and Qin De and Qin Yu sat side by side, discussing.
Mr. Meteor, I've always been curious about why you practice so hard? Qin De smiled and said. They had been in the Qingshi Mountain Range for a few days, and Qin De found that he could talk the most with the mysterious Mr. Meteor.
Qin Yu smiled and said, Hard practice? The first person he thought of was his father, but he quickly remembered his current identity and said, I practice hard for my family, and secondly, I want to pursue the ultimate in cultivation.
After all, Qin De did not know his identity, so Qin Yu directly expressed his thoughts.
Oh? Pursuing the ultimate in cultivation? Qin De was curious.
Qin Yu nodded, Yes, in fact, I yearn for the world of cultivators, soaring through the skies on a sword, killing from a thousand miles away! Fighting against heaven and earth, battling against monsters. Qin Yu was slightly excited, then shook his head and sighed, Unfortunately, my strength is still far from enough.
I believe you will achieve your goals in the future, Qin De smiled.
Maybe, Qin Yu looked at his father, feeling a faint warmth in his heart.
Since entering the Yunwu Villa at the age of six, the longest time he had spent with his father was during this trip, where the two often chatted like friends.
...
A giant natural bagua was formed throughout the valley, set up by Feng Yuzi, supplemented by true essence to activate the power of this natural bagua, which absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and gathered towards the center of the valley through eight channels.
In the center of the valley was a small reverse bagua formation, where Qin De sat cross-legged.
The spiritual energy absorbed by the natural giant bagua flowed through the eight channels into the reverse bagua, which had been fully charged after three days. At this moment, a terrifying power was constantly circulating within the reverse bagua, and Qin De could activate this power at any time to form a protective shield.
Listen up, all thirteen of you, Feng Yuzi said, staring at Qin Yu and the others.
Ge Min and the five from Dark Arrow, the blue-robed elder and the five from Sky Net, plus Qin Yu, made a total of thirteen people, all listening to Feng Yuzi's orders.
The natural giant bagua has not yet been activated. Once it is activated, a natural illusion will also be produced, and you will be affected. So first, I will set up a small bagua formation on each of you, so that you won't be influenced by this illusion, Feng Yuzi explained to everyone.
Whether it was the natural giant bagua or the reverse bag
At this moment, not far from the valley, Wood and Wuxing stood on giant flying swords, each accompanied by two old men.
Senior brother, that Qin De actually survived the first heavenly thunder, and he even found a natural Bagua formation. Talk about luck, Wuxing sneered.
Wood shrugged it off, No need to worry about that. The Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation has a total of four heavenly thunders, each one stronger than the last. The first one was just an appetizer. It's going to be tough for Qin De to survive all four. Besides, even if he does make it through, he'll definitely be heavily injured. At that point, it'll be easy for us to kill him.
Successfully crossing the tribulation usually leaves one severely injured. A small fry just entering the early Golden Core stage is no match for Wuxing in the mid-Golden Core stage or Wood in the late stage.
Two seniors, can we make our move now? The leader of the four old men, Xiang Dong, immediately asked respectfully. The four old men were known within the Xiang family as the 'Four Death Gods,' with codenames for East, South, West, and North, all granted the surname 'Xiang.'
Wood nodded slightly, Junior brother, the second heavenly thunder is gathering its power. Once it starts, they'll definitely be distracted by the tribulation scene. We should strike lightning-fast and wipe them out in one go!
Yes, senior brother, Wuxing replied excitedly.
...
The purple tribulation clouds rolled continuously, and waves of powerful pressure made everyone in the valley feel alarmed. The second heavenly thunder was clearly much stronger.
Ha!
A low shout came from Qin De, and at the same time, a dragon-shaped protective aura appeared around him. To be precise, this protective aura had almost materialized, the result of cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Emperor's Art to its innate peak.
At the same time, a dark red long sword appeared in Qin De's hand, a mid-grade spiritual weapon, which was his reliance for crossing the tribulation.
Qin Yu's attention was mostly on his father, while Feng Yuzi, Elder Lan, and others were also concerned about Qin De's tribulation, each holding their breath, the atmosphere extremely tense. Suddenly, the sky shook.
Boom!
Another purple heavenly thunder struck down rapidly from the sky. Compared to the first, this one was even thicker, and the purple light was even more blinding, striking down in an instant. Qin Yu and the others immediately tensed up, and at the same moment—
Enemy attack!
Feng Yuzi's voice suddenly rang in the ears of the other thirteen people. Qin Yu and the others were shocked, as Feng Yuzi had only used sound transmission to avoid disturbing Qin De. At the same time, Feng Yuzi formed hand seals, activating the natural Bagua formation of the valley, with streams of true essence penetrating the entire formation.
Haha, Feng Yuzi, you think this formation can stop my senior brothers? Are you dreaming? Wuxing laughed loudly, stepping on his giant sword, descending from the sky with two old men behind him. Beside him, Wood also rode his giant sword down with two old men.
Two cultivators, Qin Yu was taken aback, then gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with fire as he stared at the two immortals, We have to fight! No matter what, we can't let them disturb my father's tribulation.
At this moment—
Boom!
The second heavenly thunder, carrying terrifying might, struck the Bagua shield, causing it to shake violently like the surface of water. The power of the heavenly thunder and the energy within the shield continuously canceled each other out, while symbols floated from the inside of the shield to its surface.
Not good. Qin Yu's spiritual sense expanded, and he was also distracted by his father. He clearly felt the energy of the shield rapidly weakening.
Suddenly, the Bagua shield collapsed, and the symbols floating on its surface vanished. The protective shield formed by the front and back Bagua was thus broken, but fortunately, the energy of the second heavenly thunder was also exhausted.
Qin De, you’re lucky to have found this natural Bagua formation, which helped you withstand two heavenly thunders. But unfortunately, the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation has four heavenly thunders, and the later ones are much stronger than the first two! Wuxing, with white eyebrows, exuded a sharp aura.
Junior brother, stop wasting time, attack! Wood commanded.
Alright, senior brother. You four, kill those innate experts. I'll handle Feng Yuzi, Wuxing's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and the four old men nodded at each other before leaping down from their flying swords, directly charging into the natural Bagua formation.
The four old men, all in gray robes, were formidable.
Be careful, this formation contains illusions. Close your eyes and kill the enemy, Xiang Dong realized something was wrong as soon as he entered the formation and immediately shouted.
Yes, big brother! The other three old men responded. At their level, even fighting with their eyes closed was not a problem. Although they didn't have spiritual sense yet, they had a vague perception and could still discern positions by sound.
The four of them closed their eyes and stood still in the formation.
Four innate perfection experts, this is a bit troublesome, Feng Yuzi thought quickly and immediately ordered, Ge Min, you take the Five Elements generals to deal with Wuxing. I'll handle Wood. As for the other four, the rest will deal with those four old men!
At this moment, the tribulation clouds rolled down again, and the sky rumbled with distant thunder, gathering lightning energy. The later heavenly thunders would be even stronger, and the time taken to accumulate this lightning power would be longer. Qin De was fully prepared to face the tribulation, completely unaware of the battle.
Haha... Wood laughed loudly, then fixed his gaze on Feng Yuzi, Hmph, Feng Yuzi, you, a mere mid-Golden Core, dare to challenge me? He was furious at Feng Yuzi's earlier words, as he was a late Golden Core, and the gap was significant.
Feng Yuzi, you even sent a few innate experts to deal with me? Haha... Wuxing laughed in anger. In his eyes, innate experts couldn't even break through his defenses, and Feng Yuzi's arrangement made him feel belittled.
Feng Yuzi smiled coldly but said nothing; he had a mid-grade spiritual weapon, which was a secret. Mid-grade spiritual weapons were several times more powerful than low-grade ones. A child with a handgun could kill an adult with a knife—that's the advantage of weapons.
Kill! Wood and Wuxing suddenly shouted.
Their figures moved like lightning, with Wood directly attacking Feng Yuzi on his sword, while Wuxing charged into the formation. Although the formation had illusions, Wood and Wuxing could directly observe it with their spiritual sense, completely ignoring the shallow effects of the formation.
This natural Bagua formation only used the natural geography to create some simple illusions, which were fully visible under spiritual sense observation. True top-tier illusion formations could even affect spiritual sense. Unfortunately, Feng Yuzi didn't have that level of power yet.
Ah!
With a loud explosion, a piercing scream rang out, and blood splattered as one person fell to the ground, dead. Everyone was stunned, including Wood, who briefly paid attention.
The third of the Xiang family's Four Death Gods, Xiang Xi, was killed as soon as he entered.
Third brother!
Third brother!
...
Xiang Dong and the other three were instantly furious. They had been together for over a hundred years, their bond deep, closer than brothers, even having a special connection. When the third brother died, they felt it immediately. Now that he was killed, they didn't even know who did it due to the illusions.
Mr. Meteor, impressive! Elder Lan's voice entered Qin Yu's ears.
Qin Yu sneered.
Discern by sound? What if you can't hear anything?
Qin Yu had just used his movement technique, making no sound at all. Although the Xiang family's Four Death Gods were innate perfection experts and had some perception, once Qin Yu concealed his aura, they couldn't sense him at all.
Concealing one's aura required not moving the internal energy. This way, others couldn't sense it.
But during a battle, everyone used innate true qi or true essence; how could they possibly conceal their aura? However, Qin Yu could, as he hadn't used purple innate true qi; he relied solely on his physical strength.
Xiang Dong and the others were extremely shocked. At this moment, the illusions made it impossible for them to see anyone else, while Qin De's side was unaffected by the formation. The death of Xiang Xi had frightened them.
Disturbing my father's tribulation, you will die! Qin Yu's voice directly echoed in Xiang Nan's ear.
Xiang Nan was taken aback, Father? Before he could comprehend, a sudden punch struck his left chest, like a massive hammer crushing his heart, and he fell dead with wide eyes.
Second brother! Xiang Dong cried out in grief.
Second brother! Xiang Bei also shouted anxiously, Who are you? Come out and fight me fairly! Xiang Bei was furious; in just a short time, two of his brothers had died.
That kid is really troublesome, moving without making a sound and not giving off any aura, Wuxing locked onto Qin Yu with his spiritual sense and shouted, Kid, die quickly!
Qin Yu glanced at Wuxing, slightly startled.
Should I use the Flame Sword and Flame Gauntlets? Qin Yu pondered.
Cultivators have too much attack power; in a critical moment, he must rely on the Flame Sword and Flame Gauntlets, two mid-grade spiritual weapons. Without them, he had no hope against cultivators, but using them would likely expose his identity.
Five Elements generals, set up the formation! Ge Min's voice rang out.
The five innate late-stage experts of the Dark Arrow stood in front of Qin Yu. For Wuxing to kill Qin Yu, he had to deal with these five first. Wuxing sneered, A few ants want to die? Don't blame me for being ruthless. Saying this, Wuxing pointed at a flying sword, which immediately shot toward one of them.
At the same time, the late Golden Core Wood and mid-Golden Core Feng Yuzi finally clashed strongly—
Boom!
A terrifying sound erupted as a fiery red flying sword and a golden flying sword collided head-on in the strongest clash. Wood smiled, his strength far surpassing Feng Yuzi's; he loved a direct confrontation.
With the violent collision, Wood's face turned pale, a trickle of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth, as he looked at Feng Yuzi in disbelief, You, your flying sword...
Feng Yuzi's face was also pale, but his eyes sparkled with confidence as he coldly laughed, Wood, today, I will let you know just how big the gap is between low-grade and mid-grade spiritual weapons! Feng Yuzi was now full of spirit.
The attack of cultivators relied on their spiritual weapons; their attack power was based on the strength of their flying swords.
Bang!
One of the Dark Arrow's Five Elements generals produced a dark red short knife, directly blocking the flying sword, while his figure flashed to dissipate the impact. Wuxing was taken aback as the Five Elements generals simultaneously drew short knives, surrounding and attacking him.
Seeing five mid-grade spiritual weapons charging at him, Wuxing was shocked, Mid-grade spiritual weapons, heavens, so many mid-grade spiritual weapons! He didn't dare to use true essence to defend; the attack power of mid-grade spiritual weapons couldn't be simply blocked by true essence. Moreover, he only had one flying sword, which could at most kill one person in an instant, while the opponents had five.
Whoosh!
Wuxing stepped on his flying sword and flew into the sky. He could only bully the Five Elements generals who couldn't fly.
Wuxing and Wood's eyes lit up with excitement. Mid-grade spiritual weapons! Even on the overseas immortal islands, with their strength, they couldn't obtain such treasures. Now that so many mid-grade spiritual weapons appeared, they were thrilled.
Junior brother!
Senior brother!
Wuxing and Wood transmitted their thoughts to each other almost simultaneously, understanding each other's intentions.
Let's go all out!
Even if heavily injured, obtaining mid-grade spiritual weapons is worth it!
Wuxing and Wood had initially treated this lightly, but now they were serious. For mid-grade spiritual weapons, being heavily injured was worth it. Once the two cultivators went all out, their attack power would be far beyond what it was before.
Boom! Wood pointed, and the flying sword transformed into a giant sword, directly shattering a part of the formation's foundation. At the same time, several massive sword energies shot out from the flying sword, crashing through a mountain wall, instantly breaking the entire natural Bagua formation, and the illusions vanished without a trace.
The illusion is broken; avenge your brothers. The killer is that black-clothed kid, Wood shouted loudly.
Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei immediately opened their eyes and turned their gazes toward Qin Yu.
Boom!
A massive purple dragon descended from the heavens, carrying a suppressive force that struck directly at Qin De in the center of the valley. This was the third heavenly thunder, and at this moment, Qin De had no protective shield left; he could only rely on himself.
Father! Qin Yu's attention was partially on Qin De.
Die! Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei's eyes turned red, their internal energy surging as they unleashed their strongest attacks toward Qin Yu.
Scram, if you have the guts, don't run away! Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei were furious, chasing after Qin Yu, but with all his burdens shed, Qin Yu's speed had already surpassed that of a perfected innate master.
Haha... two clowns, take this punch! Qin Yu, who had been running at high speed, suddenly turned around, his fists like swimming dragons, smashing towards the two.
Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei felt their energy surging to the limit, and seeing that Qin Yu wasn't fleeing, they were overjoyed, both of them channeling their energy to punch at Qin Yu. Having cultivated for a hundred years, how strong could their combined attack be?
Qin Yu's fists collided with Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei's fists.
Bang!
The violent collision even caused the air to emit a faint but visible ripple.
Qin Yu's body flew up, his muscles vibrating, while the intense impact from Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei was mostly absorbed by Qin Yu's absolute control over his physical body, leaving only a negligible amount that was nothing to Qin Yu's physique.
Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei exchanged glances, their eyes filled with bloodthirsty excitement.
They could feel the strength of each other, but from their earlier exchange, they realized that while Qin Yu could handle one of them, once they teamed up, Qin Yu would be no match.
Kill!
Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei transformed into two bolts of lightning, charging towards Qin Yu with boundless malice.
Qin Yu, however, sneered. Having cultivated the third piece of the Sky-Connecting Diagram, not only had he generated purple innate true energy, but that purple innate true energy had also further transformed his body, giving him a physical defense that was no longer afraid of ordinary black iron weapons. In their earlier clash, he had merely used his physical energy.
Like a gentle breeze, Qin Yu swayed and easily dodged the two.
Great Elder, you all deal with that cultivator; I can handle these two old geezers by myself. Qin Yu's voice echoed throughout the valley.
Hearing this, the blue-clad elder laughed heartily, Mr. Meteor, those Four Directions Killing Gods are quite famous. Since you've killed two, I'll leave the remaining two to you if you're interested. Boys, Double Illusion Five Elements Formation.
With the blue-clad elder's shout, five Sky Net assassins and five Dark Arrow experts surprisingly paired off one-on-one.
The five Dark Arrow experts had mid-grade spirit weapon short swords, but the five Sky Net assassins did not. However, this so-called Double Illusion Five Elements Formation was an advanced modification based on the Five Elements Formation. The ten surrounded Wu Xing, but only five engaged Wu Xing at a time.
The five Sky Net assassins and five Dark Arrow experts exchanged their attack order; sometimes three Dark Arrow experts and two Sky Net assassins would strike simultaneously, and other times it would be two Dark Arrow experts and three Sky Net assassins.
In short, there were always five people attacking at the same moment.
Ah~~~ So many mid-grade spirit weapons! Wu Xing was furious, relying solely on his spiritual sense and rapid movement to dodge. What infuriated him the most was that these ten had no fear of death; even if they died, they would stab their mid-grade spirit weapons into his vital points.
At this moment, the valley was divided into three major battlefields: one was Qin Yu against Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei; another was the cultivator Wu Xing against the five Dark Arrow experts and the five Sky Net experts; and the last was Feng Yuzi, who held a mid-grade spirit weapon, battling Wu De, who wielded a low-grade spirit weapon. This third battlefield was the most intense, with the sounds of explosions and collapsing rocks echoing.
Meanwhile, the blue-clad elder and Ge Xin were not far from the cultivator Wu Xing, always ready to ambush.
Two old geezers, prepare... to die! Qin Yu sneered.
Arrogant! Xiang Dong scoffed, and he and Xiang Bei transformed into two streaks of light, charging towards Qin Yu.
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out—
Mr. Meteor, I'm here to help you! Ge Min transformed into a bolt of lightning, heading straight for Xiang Bei. To prevent being attacked from behind, Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei immediately separated, with Xiang Bei confronting Ge Min while Xiang Dong continued his assault on Qin Yu.
Qin Yu frowned slightly; wasn't Ge Min meddling? But since he was here to help, Qin Yu couldn't say much.
Qin Yu extended his hand into a claw, purple true energy swirling. In an instant, Qin Yu's right hand became as translucent as purple jade, slicing through the air directly towards Xiang Dong. Seeing Qin Yu's jade-like right hand, Xiang Dong immediately sensed danger.
This kid was hiding his strength! Xiang Dong's eyes widened.
But it was
Ha ha... so foolish, so foolish... Qin De, prepare to die, but I must thank you for sending me a mid-grade spirit weapon! Wu Xing suddenly laughed wildly at the sky, as if he had thought of some way to deal with the ten reckless masters surrounding him.
Wu Xing, surrounded by the five masters of the Dark Arrow and the five masters of the Sky Net, suddenly became extremely arrogant.
Ten ants, go die!
A cold light flashed in Wu Xing's eyes, and streams of true essence, as thick as arms, burst forth from his body, swirling like ten azure dragons in all directions, not attacking the ten people at all, leaving them utterly bewildered.
The true essence dragons spread out over a radius of more than ten meters, with the ten masters all within this area.
Suddenly, Wu Xing's face twisted in rage as he shouted, Explode! Explode!! Explode!!!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!...
With Wu Xing's roar, a series of explosions erupted, and although the ten late-stage inn
Blood sprayed out, and Qin De's injuries worsened, causing him to collapse to the ground. Wu Xing's face also turned slightly pale as he withdrew his short knife, a cold smile in his eyes: What a pity, just a kid who has just stepped into the cultivation world!
As he spoke, the short knife in his hand glowed again, with streams of true essence being infused into it.
Stop! Feng Yuzi realized the situation was dire and shouted, but Wu De had gone mad and was holding Feng Yuzi back.
Qin Yu saw his severely injured father lying on the ground and looked at the increasingly blazing short knife, his heart jolted. In an instant, the memories of the past nineteen years flashed through his mind—what had he trained so hard for?
To prove his worth, to make his father proud, to show that he was as useful as his elder brothers.
Die! Wu Xing said softly, his hand moving slightly, and the energy-laden short knife transformed into a dark red streak of light, shooting directly at the injur
But just now, when Xiang Guang was about to speak, he was scolded out.
Damn it, that Wood, I gave them the Crimson Spirit Pill, did he not kill Qin De and come back? Xiang Guang felt a surge of anger in his heart, but he knew one thing: no matter what, he could not offend the Immortal, after all, the Immortal was the support of the Xiang family.
The Crimson Spirit Pill was the reward for Wood and his companion to kill Qin De. If they hadn't killed Qin De, Xiang Guang was naturally furious and helpless.
Your Majesty! A eunuch beside him immediately bowed next to Xiang Guang.
Get lost! Xiang Guang waved his sleeve and pushed the eunuch aside, then forced a smile and said, Immortal...
Xiang Guang, today this Immortal is in a bad mood, don't come to disturb me. Wood shouted coldly.
Xiang Guang swallowed hard, forcing out a dry smile, and said, Immortal, last time I gave the Crimson Spirit Pill to the senior, asking the senior to help kill Qin De, right? I wonder if Qin De is alive or dead? No matter what, Xiang Guang still had to ask this question.
Moreover, Xiang Guang did not believe that Wood dared to kill him.
Bang!
The door was suddenly pushed open, and the two doors slammed against the wall. Wood, with long hair flowing, walked out with a face full of anger, his eyes flashing with rage and resentment, staring directly at Xiang Guang. Xiang Guang was so frightened by Wood's appearance that he kept retreating.
Don't talk to me about Qin De. This time, taking on this matter, even my junior brother lost his life because of it. You still talk to me about the Crimson Spirit Pill and Qin De. Get lost. Don't think that just because you are from the Xiang family, I, Wood, won't dare to touch you.
The anger emanating from Wood was like a tangible force pressing down on Xiang Guang.
His junior brother and he had been friends for hundreds of years, and their bond was deep. This time, Wu Xing's death was a huge blow to Wood. Moreover, the five mid-grade spirit weapons short knives that Wu Xing had collected were also destroyed by a sudden burst of light.
This time, Wood gained nothing, and his junior brother died. How could he not be angry?
Immortal, please calm down, I will leave right away, I won't disturb your rest. Please calm down... As he spoke, Xiang Guang was so scared that he lost control and immediately led his men to flee from Wood's residence, looking extremely flustered.
Xiang Guang looked back at Wood's residence from a distance, snorted coldly, and then hurried back to the palace.
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In the boundless wilderness, no one can accurately say the size of the wilderness to this day. The deeper into the wilderness, the thicker the spiritual energy of heaven and earth becomes, and the more powerful the monsters are. Somewhere nearly a hundred thousand miles from the edge of the wilderness.
Of course, this hundred thousand miles is just a small distance in the wilderness, after all, the wilderness is truly vast.
Here, there is a huge lake, and beside the lake is a gigantic building. The building is only two stories high, about eight or nine meters. However, its area is shockingly large, over a hundred meters in length and width. Inside this building, each room is luxurious, with various lights that have never been seen in the Qianlong Continent, emitting various colors.
In a spacious hall inside this building, the floor is pure silver.
On this silver floor lies a young man with a wound on his abdomen, a middle-aged man with white eyebrows, and a black eagle. They are none other than the missing Qin Yu, Wu Xing, and the black eagle.
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Under Qin De's gaze, Qin Yu's eyes completely dimmed, his heartbeat and pulse ceased, and he stopped breathing.
Is this what it feels like to be dead?
Qin Yu vaguely remembered the mournful cry of Xiao Hei, but he could no longer make a sound, not even move a finger. However, his soul consciousness still existed, and as his bodily functions ceased, Qin Yu's soul began to tremble.
An irresistible pulling force came from the outside world, directly acting on Qin Yu's soul, as if it wanted to suck away his soul.
I’m dead, is my soul going to enter reincarnation? Qin Yu could not resist at all; his soul consciousness could only feel this attraction, which was domineering and overwhelming. Qin Yu's soul began to float, as if it were about to leave his body.
Suddenly—
A stream of heat surged out from the position of the Meteor Tear mark on his chest, wrapping around Qin Yu's soul consciousness.
So warm, it's like being wrapped in warm water. Qin Yu's consciousness felt this way, and at the same time, that stream of heat directly isolated him from the pulling force, allowing Qin Yu's soul to remain in his body, not being sucked away.
Qin Yu's soul was wrapped in the warmth of the Meteor Tear, and he could not perceive what was happening outside. Even when a fiery red beam of light shot down from the sky onto Qin Yu, he felt nothing.
The Meteor Tear simultaneously sent streams of clear energy continuously flowing into Qin Yu's wound, and the injuries on his body were gradually healing. However, the wound where his heart was pierced healed extremely slowly, but it was still slowly recovering.
Time passed second by second.
Qin Yu's soul enjoyed that warmth, like a baby absorbing the warm energy. His soul gradually became more substantial, taking on the form of a seven-colored disc, with colors that were dazzling and attractive. At the same time, energy flickered around his soul, like lightning, and as the soul absorbed the heat, those 'lightnings' flickered more vigorously.
In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.
The huge wound on Qin Yu's abdomen h
Xiao Hei, play around but don't run too far. This is the wilderness, and there might be powerful beasts. If you encounter danger, come back immediately, Qin Yu gently patted Xiao Hei's head and said, while Xiao Hei flapped his wings excitedly and nodded.
Qin Yu smiled and went directly back into 'Thunder Mountain Residence'.
'Thunder Mountain Residence' is quite large, with two floors. The first floor has a martial arts hall, a living room, a forging room, an alchemy room, and a storage room, with a swimming pool at the front and a back garden at the rear. The back garden is filled with flowers and plants from some strange planets.
The first floor is devoid of any technological luxuries; it's a place for cultivation, forging, and alchemy, while the second floor is the opposite. The second floor has a bathroom, kitchen, entertainment room, bedroom, study, and other leisure areas.
At this moment, Qin Yu is in the martial arts hall.
Xiao Xing, didn't you say that Senior Lei Wei left behind a video? Can you activate it for me to see? Qin Yu stood in the martial arts hall, his heart racing a bit, as he was about to see the mysterious Lei Wei.
Meow~~~ Just a moment!
Xiao Xing's little cat tail swished, and then it disappeared. At the same time... the walls of the martial arts hall displayed images of cosmic stars, and for a moment, Qin Yu felt as if he were in the universe, with the ground beneath him appearing as a void, completely invisible.
The universe, is this really the universe?
Qin Yu felt a bit curious, but just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. The figure was facing away from Qin Yu, standing with hands behind its back, letting out a long sigh before turning around.
Proud and sharp.
This was Qin Yu's first impression of this Lei Wei. Lei Wei suddenly smiled slightly and said, Hello, if you see this video, it means I, Lei Wei, have indeed failed my tribulation.
Qin Yu understood that if Lei Wei had not failed his tribulation, he would have returned to this 'Thunder Mountain Residence', and naturally, there wouldn't be the current scene. Lei Wei's smile made him seem quite approachable, and Qin Yu felt less nervous.
Lei Wei's eyes were a bit hazy, as if recalling his life.
I am a prince of an empire in the Milky Way, but I do not like royal power; instead, I enjoy interstellar adventures and cultivation. There is only one planet with cultivators there, and that is Earth, which I only learned about after reaching a certain level of cultivation.
I kept cultivating back then and obtained a manual—'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication', which has only three pages, each with thirty-six illustrations. To cultivate 'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication', one must reach the innate realm physically. I tried every means to cultivate hard, faced various difficulties, and finally succeeded. I gave up my status as a prince and adventured through the stars with my spaceship, while continuously cultivating 'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication'. Finally, one day, the tribulation came, and I was lucky enough to pass it. However... I did not have the subsequent cultivation methods.
A hint of satisfaction and joy appeared on Lei Wei's face as he seemed to reminisce about his adventurous years.
While wandering in the universe, I heard of the Golden Core and Nascent Soul, but I never obtained any cultivation methods; they were simply too precious. At that time, without any cultivation methods, I chose to create my own path. I knew that cultivation is the pursuit of the Dao of Heaven... What is the Dao of Heaven? Is it about forming the Golden Core and cultivating the Nascent Soul? Lei Wei's face showed a hint of pride and confidence.
No, I don't think so. I believe the Dao of Heaven is the most primitive and natural thing, not something artificially defined. Observing the natural evolution of the cosmic stars, I gradually gained insights and began to create a new cultivation method based on my understanding, which is derived from the evolution of the cosmic stars, hence called 'Star Transformation'.
Qin Yu's heart stirred. 'Star Transformation', could it be that mysterious cultivation method?
Lei Wei continued, After experiencing a series of battles and adventures, I finally learned of the existence of the base of all cultivators in the universe—Earth. I spent a hundred years there and obtained several cultivation methods, but... in my opinion, they are simply not as good as my own 'Star Transformation'.
Lei Wei naturally exuded an air of disdain.
I left Earth and began to adventure through the universe. One day, I was sucked into a black hole; the black hole was simply too powerful, far beyond human resistance. I arrived in a new space and discovered a nearby planet. This planet is enormous, far larger than Earth, over ten thousand times bigger. When I entered, I found that the number of cultivators on this planet was astonishing, in the tens of thousands.
Lei Wei smiled wistfully, Little one, I have some cultivation methods in my study, all of which are from cultivators. I have collected quite a few, some from Earth and some from this world. If you want to cultivate, you can use those.
Qin Yu frowned. Wasn't Lei Wei supposed to pass on 'Star Transformation' to him?
Little one, 'Star Transformation' is an incomplete method, following a path that no one has ever taken. I have drifted through the universe for thousands of years, only to create the first six realms—Nebula, Meteor, Star Core, Planet, Tribulation, and Star. Moreover, the Star realm is merely my imagination; after that, I had nothing more. If you follow my cultivation, even if you successfully pass the tribulation and reach the 'Star' realm to ascend to the immortal realm, you will have no cultivation methods left afterward. Lei Wei said with a faint smile.
Qin Yu also understood the drawbacks of 'Star Transformation'.
Reaching the tribulation stage was fine; Lei Wei had already cultivated it, but that 'Star' realm was merely Lei Wei's imagination. As for the subsequent methods, there were none. Once he embarked on this path and reached the 'Star' realm, he would have to continue creating, as other cultivators were cultivating the Nascent Soul, and their methods would not help him at all.
But is it that easy to create a cultivation method? If one fails in creation and goes mad, it would mean complete destruction of body and soul.
'Star Transformation', haha... Is cultivating 'Star Transformation' a blessing? A curse? It's hard to say. Alright, little one, you decide for yourself. If you don't cultivate, please help me find a successor if you have the chance in the future. Unfortunately, 'Star Transformation' requires the external power to reach the innate limit, based on 'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication', so finding a successor might not be easy, but... that's something you need to consider for the future.
Lei Wei smiled wistfully and sighed, Milky Way, Dream Star...
Then Lei Wei's figure completely disappeared.
Qin Yu pondered for a moment, and then a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He immediately left the martial arts hall at high speed, rushed upstairs into the study, where there were many paper books. Among these books were some astronomy and geography books, as well as cultivation books. It was strange that Lei Wei had written various cultivation methods in paper books.
The topmost book was 'Star Transformation'.
Blessing or curse? Reaching the Star realm means I can ascend. Even if there are no cultivation methods afterward, can’t my master create them? If there’s no challenge, it would be too boring. Cultivating such a method would make one feel passionate!
Qin Yu sat in a chair and opened 'Star Transformation'.
Golden Core and Nascent Soul must be the right path for cultivation? What is the Dao of Heaven? Observing the evolution of the universe, I created this method, which can also be considered a path of cultivation. This method is divided into six major realms, starting with the first chapter—Nebula Chapter.
Generally, after a cultivator successfully passes the tribulation, the boundless dantian's innate true qi becomes liquid and must condense into a water ball. But must it be so? Must it gather? My 'Star Transformation' starts with dispersion, turning innate true qi back into gas, spreading out, not only throughout the dantian but even outside the body, using the dantian as the heart, the body as a bridge, connecting the universe and the true self, evolving together with the Dao of Heaven naturally...
Qin Yu looked at this method, and his heart couldn't help but surge with excitement.
Those cultivators, forming Golden Cores, cultivating Nascent Souls, always absorb spiritual energy and refine it in the dantian, which is really stingy. To merge with heaven and earth, one probably needs to reach the Void stage to feel it a bit.
However, 'Star Transformation' starts with dispersion, turning into gas, using the dantian as the heart, the body as a bridge, connecting the universe and the true self, absorbing the power of the cosmic stars...
Good, Master Lei Wei, I will cultivate 'Star Transformation'. Even if I finish the final Star chapter and have no methods, I will continue to create and perfect it. Even if I fail, I will have a successor to continue cultivating, passing it down from generation to generation, and eventually, one generation will succeed completely.
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled, and he tightly held the book 'Star Transformation'.
To cultivate 'Star Transformation', one must be prepared for the possibility of failure and madness leading to death. But would Qin Yu be afraid? Being timid and fearing death is not who Qin Yu is! Approaching death, Qin Yu instead felt a surge of excitement and passion; this kind of life is filled with passion and is a perfect life without regrets.
Such a large storage room. Qin Yu opened the door to the storage room on the first floor of 'Thunder Mountain Residence', and the size was similar to the martial arts hall, which surprised him. However, what shocked Qin Yu the most was that the storage room was filled with various ores.
Red, green, gold, silver, black, white...
Various colors and auras radiated, resembling an enticing treasure. Qin Yu's first impression was that these ores were extremely precious crystals, and none were inferior to the fiery iron among them.
Master, when Master Lei Wei was drifting in the universe, he once reached a strange planet. That planet not only had immense gravity but was also filled with various precious crystals. Master dug out quite a few of the better ones. According to the cultivation world, these are all top-grade crystals, which can be used to forge top-grade spiritual weapons. A little cat appeared out of nowhere, floating beside Qin Yu.
Qin Yu couldn't help but be astonished.
Crystals for forging top-grade spiritual weapons! Qin Yu remembered what Feng Yuzi had said; on the overseas immortal island, even a top-grade spiritual weapon was extremely precious, let alone these top-grade crystals filling more than half of the storage room.
Qin Yu couldn't help but reach out to grab one to take a look, but—
Bang!
Before Qin Yu's hand could touch the crystals, a rebounding force came, causing his whole body to tremble. He dissipated the rebounding force, and Xiao Xing hurriedly said, Master, Master Lei Wei once told me that possessing treasures can be a crime. If your power hasn't reached the Star Core stage, you absolutely cannot use these top-grade crystals.
Oh... Master really considered everything. Cultivators might fight over a good crystal, let alone top-grade crystals. Qin Yu smiled slightly, but then he frowned and said, But having a treasure mountain and only being able to look at it is really frustrating.
Xiao Xing proudly flicked its cat tail and said, Meow~~~ Master has already prepared everything for you. Look, that counter over there has a ring on it; that ring is a 'space ring'. Space rings are much more advanced than your storage bracelet, and the space inside is quite large.
While Xiao Xing was still talking, Qin Yu immediately walked over and took the ring.
He directly dripped blood to recognize the master, and as soon as he wore the space ring, he felt the wonders of this ring. The space inside was astonishingly vast.
How big is the space in this space ring? Qin Yu was shocked upon inspection. The space of the storage bracelet was only the size of a room, while the space ring was over ten thousand meters in length and width, and also ten thousand meters high, completely on a different level.
Even a mountain could easily fit inside!
Xiao Xing kept swishing its tail proudly and said, Master Lei Wei is known in the cultivation world; when it comes to forging, he said there is no one who dares to claim the first place! This 'Dream' ring is the best space ring forged by Master Lei Wei to commemorate his home planet. Master Lei Wei said that the space of this Dream ring is much larger than the so-called number one space ring in the cultivation world, the 'Ming Xu Ring'.
Qin Yu's mind stirred; this Dream ring had directly hidden and disappeared. Such a treasure absolutely cannot be taken out, especially since his strength is still too weak. Of course, this also requires others to have the insight to recognize the power of this ring.
In the future, I should still use this ordinary storage bracelet to maintain appearances; otherwise, if someone tries to rob me because of this Dream ring, it would be disastrous. Qin Yu understood the principle of not revealing wealth, especially since he was still considered weak in the cultivation world.
Although the Dream ring was hidden and integrated into his body, it did not affect Qin Yu's use of it.
Hey, there are still some things in here. Qin Yu suddenly discovered some items hidden in the Dream ring. Upon closer inspection, they were some crystals, but these crystals did not seem as precious as the top-grade crystals he saw in the storage room.
Xiao Xing proudly said, Master, those are mid-grade crystals and some upper-grade crystals. They were left for you by Master Lei Wei to help you with forging. There is also a bottle of elixir—'Bi Zhu Dan', which is used to recover from injuries.
Qin Yu couldn't help but smile upon hearing this. Injuries?
At least Qin Yu felt that this Bi Zhu Dan was indeed a great elixir, but its efficacy could not compare to his 'Meteor Tears'. For the Meteor Tears that saved his life, Qin Yu had an indescribable feeling.
It's time to start cultivating. To survive and traverse the wilderness, reaching the 'Nebula stage' (equivalent to the Golden Core stage) is absolutely necessary. Qin Yu immediately left the room and began to cultivate earnestly.
Qin Yu cultivated 'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication', having already reached the realm of the three-colored armor, with 108 qi pillars surrounding his body. However, Qin Yu had not felt when the tribulation would come. He understood that he needed to comprehend some Dao of Heaven, and seven days passed in a flash. During these seven days, Qin Yu browsed through many cultivation books, which also discussed how to cultivate after reaching the innate perfection to sense the arrival of the tribulation.
Qin Yu began to cultivate according to some methods mentioned in them.
In the center of a blue wave lake outside Thunder Mountain Residence, Qin Yu stood quietly with his eyes closed, his feet floating motionless on the surface of the lake. At the same time, 108 qi pillars were swirling around his body.
In the past, he needed to perform actions according to 'Three Diagrams of Heaven Communication' to form silver, gold, and purple qi pillars. However, during the battle in the Qinglian Mountain Range, when Qin Yu finally erupted, he had a breakthrough; even without moving, he could simultaneously manifest the three-colored armor.
To stand on the surface of the water without sinking at all was something Qin Yu had only recently comprehended.
Qin Yu's mind entered a state of deep meditation, floating in a hazy realm, naturally merging with the heavens and earth. Within a radius of several miles, he could clearly sense the vitality and energy of any plants and animals; in just seven days, his progress was indeed astonishing.
Boom!
Qin Yu's mind suddenly jolted, and he could no longer maintain his previous state, plunging directly into the water. He jolted awake, slapped the water's surface with one hand, and stood back on the water, his face filled with excitement.
Five months, in five months, it's the Four Nine Heavenly Tribulation. Great, this is just too good. Qin Yu's eyes sparkled with excitement; just now, a vast energy had seeped deep into his mind, and he understood when he would face the tribulation. This feeling was truly mysterious.
At this moment, a hawk's cry echoed in the sky, and a black eagle swooped down. During this time, the black eagle had frequently hunted fierce beasts in the vicinity; ordinary innate beasts were no match for the black eagle.
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Qin Yu quietly cultivated in the wilderness, undisturbed. However, at this moment, the Chu Dynasty was rife with undercurrents; the mobilization of troops from the Qin family, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers, could not be hidden from the spies of the Xiang family. The Qin family was about to rebel!
The Xiang family quickly learned of this news and was caught off guard.
What’s going on? Ah, Shangguan Hong said it would be a few more years, and the secret letter from the 'dark chess' also said the Qin family would rebel in two years. Why are they suddenly mobilizing troops and heading straight for the border? Xiang Guang was furious.
The hawk-nosed man beside him didn’t dare to speak; Xiang Guang was clearly in a rage.
How could Xiang Guang not be angry? He originally thought the Qin family would rebel in two years, so the Xiang family had naturally formulated a series of measures. But now, it was happening much earlier, catching Xiang Guang completely off guard.
Have the bandits in the Blackwater Mountains been dealt with? These bandits have been in the Blackwater Mountains for hundreds of years, and their power has only grown. They are still not eradicated. However... this is a good thing; let them hold back the Qin family. Xiang Guang sneered.
The hawk-nosed man hurriedly said, Your Majesty, I was just about to report this. The bandits in the Blackwater Mountains are particularly greedy; I dare not make decisions on my own... The hawk-nosed man took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Xiang Guang.
Stop with the nonsense; at this point, we can't afford to hesitate. Xiang Guang scolded, but still took the letter.
Upon opening the letter, even though Xiang Guang was somewhat prepared, his expression changed: Damn, these bastards, just a bunch of bandits, and they dare to make so many demands, asking for so many military supplies. This is simply... simply...
Xiang Guang's hands trembled with anger, then he took a deep breath and sneered, Fine, agree to their terms. If they dare to ask, I will give it to them. Once the Qin family is destroyed, I will make these bandits pay back everything, plus interest!
Yes, Your Majesty! The hawk-nosed man quickly bowed.
Go! Xiang Guang waved his hand arrogantly, and the hawk-nosed man immediately bowed and left.
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In the original courtyard of Qin Yu in the Wang family of the East.
Qin De stood by the willow tree, looking up at it, standing still. Since Qin De returned, he often came to the courtyard where Qin Yu used to stay. He could stand like this for an entire day, and no one dared to disturb him.
Closing his eyes, the scene of the tribulation battle appeared in Qin De's mind.
…
Ah~~~
Qin Yu suddenly threw his head back and roared, his face contorted, his hands forming claw shapes, emitting a sharp whistle that cut through the air. Shh~~ The sound of flesh being pierced echoed as Qin Yu's claws plunged into Wu Xing's chest, and a fierce glint flashed in Qin Yu's eyes as he crushed Wu Xing's heart with a single grab.
…
In that battle, Qin Yu's ferocity, his fearless madness, the killing gods from all directions, the traitor Ge Min, and Wu Xing were all killed under Qin Yu's rampage. Even when facing the cultivator Wu Xing, who had the absolute upper hand, Qin Yu still fought desperately, disregarding everything to kill his opponent.
All for what?
The scenes kept flashing in his mind, and Qin De's heart grew heavier with sorrow. He knew very well why his son was so mad. He would never forget everything his son had done for him, every move, every stance, the fierce gaze of his son as
His spiritual sense detected that a pack of blue fire wolves was rapidly approaching from the nearby forest. At a glance, dozens of blue fire wolves had already emerged from the forest, charging directly towards Qin Yu and Xiao Hei.
Since arriving in this wilderness, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei had naturally killed quite a few blue fire wolves. These blue fire wolves were quite cunning, only choosing to attack at this moment.
Aw~~~
The massive howls of wolves echoed continuously as blue fire wolves surged out of the forest, one after another. In just a short while, Qin Yu realized that over a hundred blue fire wolves were rushing towards him, with more continuously emerging from the forest.
Damn it, are all the blue fire wolves coming for me? Qin Yu's eyes were fixed on the approaching wolves, feeling quite anxious.
There were over a thousand blue fire wolves in the forest, and even the weakest among them was at the innate realm. The strongest blue fire wolves had reached the peak of the innate realm. If this pack surrounded him, even with a hundred wolves attacking, Qin Yu would be injured; if hundreds attacked, it would be disastrous for him.
With so many blue fire wolves, I can't hold them off for long. If Xiao Hei's tribulation is disturbed, then... Qin Yu was getting desperate.
Once dozens of blue fire wolves charged in, no matter how strong Qin Yu was, he could only fend off a few at a time. Xiao Hei was about to undergo tribulation; just now, it was only the relatively weak first and second thunderbolts, and the truly powerful third and fourth thunderbolts hadn't even appeared yet. If Xiao Hei was attacked by the blue fire wolves, it would be a disaster.
These damn wolves taking advantage of the situation!
Qin Yu shouted angrily, and 108 pillars of energy surrounded his body, forming a three-colored armor. With a movement, he unleashed the Big Dipper Moonlight Dance, and his figure became ethereal and unreal, instantly appearing among the wolf pack.
A purple jade glow enveloped Qin Yu, and the blazing fist gauntlets fully manifested; this was not the time to hide his strength.
Crack!
With his left hand, Qin Yu crushed a blue fire wolf's throat, then with his right hand, he executed a dragon's emergence, piercing through the strongest punch of the blazing fist gauntlet directly into a blue fire wolf's head. With a bang! a large hole appeared in the wolf's head, and its insides were shattered.
The first hundred blue fire wolves that appeared completely surrounded Qin Yu, attacking frantically.
Aw~~~
Among the surrounding blue fire wolves, the strongest leader howled, and instantly all the blue fire wolves stopped their attacks. In that brief moment, Qin Yu had already killed over ten blue fire wolves, but he also bore some scratches; the claws of the blue fire wolves were incredibly powerful.
What are these blue fire wolves doing? Qin Yu looked at the surrounding wolves, who had surrounded him in layers but were not attacking.
Meanwhile, more blue fire wolves continued to rush out of the forest. In just a short time, combined with those attacking Qin Yu, the total number of blue fire wolves had reached three to four hundred. Clearly, this pack of blue fire wolves was determined to eliminate Qin Yu and Xiao Hei once and for all.
Over a hundred blue fire wolves surrounded Qin Yu, while the others disregarded him and charged directly towards Xiao Hei.
This is bad. Qin Yu realized the situation was dire; he was completely surrounded by blue fire wolves and unable to protect Xiao Hei, who was undergoing tribulation. With over a hundred blue fire wolves attacking, how could Xiao Hei focus on the tribulation? Even under normal circumstances, facing over a hundred blue fire wolves would be extremely dangerous, let alone now.
Get lost! Qin Yu gritted his teeth, unleashing all the energy within him. With a furious shout, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and charged towards Xiao Hei.
At the same time—
Aw~~~ The leader of the blue fire wolves howled, and the over a hundred blue fire wolves that had previously surrounded Qin Yu without attacking immediately switched to a frenzied assault, attacking Qin Yu from all directions without hesitation.
Clawing, biting, tearing—nothing was off-limits. In an instant, Qin Yu felt as if he was surrounded by a sea of wolves, countless wolf claws swiping at him from all sides.
—————
The 108 three-colored energy pillars surrounded Qin Yu's body. Within the coverage of the pillars, he suddenly transformed into numerous phantoms, his hands moving like those of a thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara, either fingers, or fists, or claws, or iron fists, or palm blades.
Boom!
The nearest dozen blue fire wolves were sent flying in all dir
The young man immediately said, The prince will naturally think of this, but the Mu family from the three southern regions is incredibly loyal to the Xiang family. If the two families unite, their strength will occupy more than half of the Chu Dynasty's military power. The prince has no choice but to rely on the King of the North. I believe the prince has thought of this, but he is also forced by the situation to cooperate with the Shangguan family. However, once the great battle begins, if the Shangguan family turns against us, we will be in deep trouble.
Yan Yun, the prince's perspective is different from yours. The prince overlooks the entire situation; everything is under his control. If the prince wants to act, such a small matter would not trouble him. In a little over two months, you will naturally understand everything, Zhao Yunxing turned around and said with a smile.
A relaxed smile appeared on the young man's face, Since the prince has everything under control, I can rest assured.
Alright, Yan Yun, you can go back now, Zhao Yunxing said with a smile.
Yes! The young man turned to leave but paused at the door, looking back at Zhao Yunxing and whispering, Father, it's already midnight. You should rest early. The great battle is approaching, and your health is important.
With that, the young man left.
Hearing this, Zhao Yunxing couldn't help but smile.
Although Zhao Yunxing's son, Zhao Yanyun, was also in the military, Zhao Yunxing held command, and in the military, their relationship was merely that of superior and subordinate, so Zhao Yanyun usually referred to Zhao Yunxing as General Zhao.
With the great battle approaching, the Qin and Xiang families were secretly exchanging blows, and spies and informants were fully active.
They were secretly bribing important figures with large sums of money, either framing the opposing generals or assassinating key personnel. Various schemes, including counterintelligence and seduction tactics, were being employed with great proficiency. As the Qin family mobilized troops at the edge of the wilderness, the entire Chu Dynasty was shrouded in a sense of oppression.
The Qin family had courted the bandits of the Heishui Mountains with generous gifts, and the bandits accepted them. The Xiang family, however, showed no anger about this. Moreover, the top assassin group 'Tianwang' also announced that it would temporarily not accept any tasks related to the Chu Dynasty.
In short, the oppressive atmosphere of an impending storm was felt by almost everyone. Perhaps the one who was quietly cultivating in the wilderness, Qin Yu, was still unaware of this atmosphere.
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By the side of Leishan Residence, on the Bi Shui Lake.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged. He sat on the water without sinking, surrounded by streams of purple energy. This purple energy was the innate true energy within Qin Yu, which had nearly liquefied after months of cultivation.
Power surged powerfully within him. He could feel the surging energy in every muscle, even down to the cellular level. The purple true energy flowed throughout, continuously refining his muscles and bones.
Suddenly, the wind rose, and waves rippled across the lake. The water began to rise and fall slightly, and Qin Yu, sitting cross-legged on the lake, floated like a water lily with the waves.
Whoosh~~~
A fierce wind arose, and the lake erupted with a loud crash, creating waves several meters high. The entire surface of the lake seemed to be lifted by a giant. No matter how powerful Qin Yu was, he could no longer remain as relaxed as before. He immediately pushed off the lake surface, propelling himself toward the shore, while helplessly staring at the instigator, Little Black.
Little Black, I know your wings can stir up a storm, but stop messing with me, okay? Qin Yu said, looking at the flapping-winged Little Black with exasperation.
Little Black folded his wings, and the lake immediately calmed down. Having formed a golden core and practiced several techniques from his inherited memories, Little Black's aura had become increasingly proud and fierce. Qin Yu was now far from being Little Black's match.
Big Brother, I was just training your alertness. I'm doing this for your own good; can you blame me? Little Black's voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind.
Qin Yu joked, Alright, now that you've passed your tribulation, you're stronger than me. I won't fight you. Tomorrow night, I have to face my tribulation too. Once I pass it and cultivate 'Star Transformation,' you'll see how powerful I am.
'Star Transformation'? Big Brother, I have plenty of amazing techniques to cultivate that are no worse than your 'Star Transformation,' Little Black said proudly, flapping his wings. After forming a golden core, Little Black had made significant progress in the past two months and was feeling quite confident.
Qin Yu smiled, We'll see who is stronger when the time comes.
During this time, Qin Yu had carefully read many books on cultivation, and of course, he had gone through 'Star Transformation' from start to finish. Not only had he memorized various incantations and cultivation methods, but he also retained insights from when Lei Wei cultivated or faced tribulations.
As the four-nine heavenly tribulation approached, Qin Yu felt increasingly confident.
The next day, Qin Yu quietly sat cross-legged on the grass by Bi Shui Lake, waiting for the arrival of the heavenly tribulation. On this day, Little Black rarely disturbed Qin Yu and instead focused on his own cultivation. Last time, Qin Yu had protected him, so this time he would protect Qin Yu.
As the sun set, the entire wilderness was bathed in a red glow.
A fierce wind suddenly arose, causing the surrounding forests and giant trees to sway wildly, leaves fluttering everywhere. The sound of branches snapping echoed continuously, and the sky darkened in an instant. The drastic change in weather made both Qin Yu and Little Black stop their cultivation.
Haha, the heavenly tribulation is finally coming! Little Black, keep a close watch this time. If any demon beasts come, kill them all! Qin Yu shouted.
Little Black flapped his wings and transmitted his thoughts, Don't worry, Big Brother. The area within a few hundred miles is my territory; no demon beasts dare to disturb it. If any do come, I'll wipe out their entire clan. Indeed, the area within a few hundred miles had become Little Black's territory.
The sky turned dark red, creating a sense of oppression.
A massive vortex appeared in the center of the sky, and electric snakes flickered in the dark red sky. The electric snakes were absorbed by the vortex, and in just a moment, the vortex stopped spinning, transforming into a massive purple tribulation cloud. The flickering electric snakes signified the arrival of the heavenly tribulation.
Qin Yu stood quietly, motionless. Little Black, however, spread his senses, keeping an eye on everything around them, absolutely not allowing any demon beasts to approach and disturb them.
How powerful could the heavenly tribulation be for a master of innate external skills at the peak of their cultivation? It should be noted that the strength of the heavenly tribulation varies from person to person. Qin Yu's strength was much greater than that of an average innate perfection master, so how powerful would the four-nine heavenly tribulation be?
The first heavenly thunder is the weakest and the easiest to handle, Qin Yu looked up at the tribulation cloud, a hint of a smile on his face.
He clearly remembered some descriptions of tribulation crossing from 'Star Transformation,' which even proposed some methods for crossing tribulations. Qin Yu decided to use one particularly exaggerated method to face the first heavenly thunder.
The tribulation cloud rolled ominously, and deep thunder rumbled continuously, the pressure descending upon the ground.
Boom!
A purple lightning bolt shot down from the sky at high speed, striking directly at Qin Yu's head. Yet Qin Yu merely looked up at the purple lightning, not moving at all, with a hint of madness in his eyes. The purple lightning struck Qin Yu directly.
Qin Yu's body was completely enveloped and pierced by the purple lightning.
Haha, refreshing, exhilarating, exhilarating!
Qin Yu made no attempt to defend, fully using his body to withstand it. Having cultivated innate external skills to this level, if he couldn't withstand the first heavenly thunder, then all his efforts would have been in vain. 'Star Transformation' had mentioned that using the power of heavenly thunder to temper the body was very beneficial for strength enhancement. Of course, the power of heavenly thunder couldn't be too strong; otherwise, Qin Yu's body wouldn't be able to handle it.
His muscles and bones crackled as the lightning coursed through his muscle cells, and a significant amount of lightning energy was completely absorbed. His already powerful muscles began to change, becoming even stronger.
Refreshing, truly refreshing! Little Black, how do you think my method of withstanding the first heavenly thunder was? Qin Yu joked with Little Black beside him.
Little Black remained silent, fully focused on the surroundings.
By enduring the first heavenly thunder in this way, Qin Yu not only did not expend energy but instead increased his muscle strength and enhanced his power. While others would consume energy with each heavenly tribulation they faced, Qin Yu actually gained strength, creating a significant gap.
Big Brother, be careful. The second heavenly thunder is much stronger than the first. You can't use that method again, Little Black reminded.
At this moment, the tribulation cloud in the sky was rolling continuously, clearly brewing the second heavenly thunder. Since the first heavenly thunder could be absorbed so easily, the second would be much more powerful, and Qin Yu didn't dare to be as reckless as before.
Don't worry, I know when to stop, Qin Yu said, sensing Little Black's concern.
The thunder rumbled, and the pressure on the ground increased again as the second heavenly thunder was about to descend. Qin Yu immediately focused all his energy, preparing to withstand this second heavenly thunder. With a thunderous roar, a purple dragon suddenly shot out from the tribulation cloud, charging directly toward Qin Yu.
Come on.
A hint of excitement flashed in Qin Yu's eyes, and energy surged within him. His entire body glowed with a purple light, like purple jade. The purple true energy instantly enveloped him, forming a protective barrier, with occasional sparks of electricity flickering around his body.
The purple heavenly thunder struck down like a hammer from the thunder god, crashing heavily onto Qin Yu. His purple protective barrier was quickly destroyed, as if it were made of paper, and the lightning struck directly at Qin Yu's chest.
Compared to withstanding the first heavenly thunder, this time Qin Yu's body was fully integrated with the purple true energy, resembling purple jade, and his defense had increased. The initial protective barrier absorbed some of the lightning, but the power of the second heavenly thunder was indeed greater.
I was careless~~~ Qin Yu frowned slightly as a smell of roasted meat wafted through the air, accompanied by a burning sensation on his skin. The power of the lightning had scorched Qin Yu's skin, causing some damage to his muscles as well.
Big Brother. Little Black became anxious upon seeing the burn on Qin Yu's chest.
It's nothing, just a surface wound, Qin Yu said dismissively.
Little Black sighed in relief, then transmitted his thoughts, carefully advising, Big Brother, this tribulation is no small matter. You have a mid-grade spirit weapon, right? You should use it. If you don't, even with your strong body, you will still get hurt.
Qin Yu smiled slightly, I was a bit careless just now. I thought the fusion of purple true energy and my body, along with the protective barrier, would be enough to withstand it. I didn't expect the power of the second heavenly thunder to be greater than I anticipated.
As Qin Yu spoke, the Meteor Tears within him produced streams of healing energy that flowed through the damaged muscles, bringing a refreshing and tingling sensation. Some minor injuries were quickly repaired, and it was thanks to the Meteor Tears that Qin Yu had dared to act so boldly.
Big Brother, your heavenly tribulation is even stronger than mine. Don't be too careless, Little Black reminded from the side.
Qin Yu smiled slightly, knowing that Little Black was concerned for him.
As time passed, the purple tribulation cloud rolled more urgently. Electric snakes darted out, and the violent energy wreaked havoc within a radius of several dozen miles, as the third heavenly thunder was being accumulated. Qin Yu's purple true energy surged once more.
Boom!
A purple dragon shot out from the tribulation cloud, charging toward Qin Yu. The momentum of the heavenly thunder was truly terrifying, creating a sense of oppression in the heart.
Haha~~~
Qin Yu laughed heartily, his eyes shining with excitement as he stared at the descending purple heavenly thunder. At the same time, Qin Yu's fist, carrying immense power, shot straight toward the heavenly thunder like a meteor.
Boom!
The collision of strength caused the air to twist completely. Qin Yu's body suddenly sank a foot into the ground. However, the second heavenly thunder was shattered by Qin Yu's punch, transforming into flickering electric snakes on his body.
The Flame Fist Gauntlet on Qin Yu's right hand remained completely undamaged.
The third heavenly thunder is nothing, Qin Yu said with a smile.
With the Flame Fist Gauntlet, Qin Yu's fists were more than enough to deal with the third heavenly thunder. It should be noted that Feng Yuzi had only relied on a low-grade spirit weapon to pass through four heavenly tribulations. With the Flame Fist Gauntlet, it was normal for Qin Yu to handle the heavenly thunder.
Once I pass this last heavenly thunder, I can cultivate 'Star Transformation' and finally be considered a cultivator, Qin Yu looked up at the tribulation cloud, his heart filled with excitement at the thought of cultivating 'Star Transformation.'
The tribulation cloud rolled, and the thunder rumbled. Suddenly, a purple lightning bolt began to flicker within the tribulation cloud. Unexpectedly, several green fire wolves peeked out from the edge of the forest. Little Black's sharp gaze immediately swept over, causing the wolves to retreat in fear.
Those green fire wolves really want to be exterminated, Qin Yu glanced at them disinterestedly before looking back up at the tribulation cloud. Suddenly, a purple lightning bolt shot out from the cloud.
Boom!
The fierce wind howled, and the purple lightning flickered erratically, resembling a purple dragon descending, striking directly at Qin Yu. This was the final heavenly thunder. Once he passed it, Qin Yu would become a cultivator.
Break for me!
Qin Yu laughed heartily, his muscles tensing as he swung his fists, carrying the momentum of a mountain, like two massive meteors, crashing down toward the heavenly thunder. The Flame Fist Gauntlet also radiated a dark red glow.
Boom! A thunderous roar erupted as the lightning was completely dispersed under the attack of the mid-grade spirit weapon, the Flame Fist Gauntlet, with electric snakes flickering.
The powerful collision!
Qin Yu felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, sinking half his body into the ground. He shook his head violently; the intense collision made even Qin Yu feel a tingling in his fists, and he tasted blood in his throat.
Bang! Qin Yu slapped the ground with one hand and shot up into the air.
Little Black's playful voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind, Big Brother, how was the rebound force from the heavenly thunder just now?
Average, Qin Yu forced the blood back down, cursing inwardly, That was a mistake. The impact of the fourth heavenly thunder was much stronger than the third. The rebound force not only made my arms tingle but also caused my blood to boil.
Little Black flapped his wings and flew to Qin Yu's side, chirping happily. He gently patted Qin Yu's back with his wings to congratulate him.
Big Brother, congratulations on passing the four-nine heavenly tribulation! Little Black was genuinely happy for Qin Yu.
Well, Little Black, you can practice on your own for a while. I'm going to enter seclusion and focus on cultivating 'Star Transformation.' The six major warnings of 'Star Transformation' make the Nebula Stage, which is just the beginning, the hardest to cultivate, Qin Yu said to Little Black.
Qin Yu had read the 'Star Transformation' manual, which also included Thunder Guard's explanations, so he naturally understood the difficulties of cultivating in the Nebula Stage.
Little Black nodded with his eagle head and transmitted his thoughts, Big Brother, just focus on your cultivation. Once you succeed, I'll compare with you to see who's stronger. Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh, Alright, once I succeed, we'll definitely compare.
After that, Qin Yu entered Thunder Mountain Residence. This time, he passed through the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation with great ease.
For an average person, if they had a low-grade spirit tool, the success rate of passing through the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation would be quite high. If they had a mid-grade spirit tool, there would be almost no danger. The reason why so few people in the Potential Dragon Continent successfully passed the tribulation is that they lacked mid-grade spirit tools.
Take Qin De, for example. Even after being ambushed by Ge Min and severely injured, he still managed to pass the tribulation successfully, which shows the importance of a mid-grade spirit tool.
In the martial arts hall, in the center of the silver floor.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged on it, recalling the various incantations of 'Star Transformation.'
From being a child back then to now, he could finally step into the world of cultivators with 'Star Transformation.' Cultivators would represent a new level and a new world for Qin Yu, where his future opponents would be those who could fly and teleport.
Suddenly—
Master, the original Thunder Guard once instructed that if you want to officially cultivate 'Star Transformation,' you should first watch a segment of footage before starting your cultivation, which will make it easier to succeed. Qin Yu opened his eyes, feeling a bit puzzled. Since he had accepted this 'Star Transformation' technique, he had already regarded Thunder Guard as his master, so Qin Yu nodded, Little Star, let me see.
Meow—
Little Star flicked its tail and instantly disappeared.
The walls and floor of the entire martial arts hall also became transparent and ethereal, revealing images of the universe. The martial arts hall seemed to transform into a cosmic space, with distant stars burning and lifeless planets floating nearby, all under a dark starry sky.
Suddenly—
The images around the martial arts hall changed abruptly, and the cosmic starry sky vanished. In front of Qin Yu appeared a massive nebula.
This nebula floated in the universe like a giant cloud of mist, slowly rotating and absorbing the energy of the cosmos, gathering into countless particles. These particles had no idea how many years they had spent gathering towards the center of rotation.
With various transformations, a planet slowly formed.
...
The evolution of the universe unfolded before Qin Yu's eyes.
Qin Yu gradually began to immerse himself in these images, recalling the various cultivation secrets of 'Star Transformation.' He felt a slight understanding, and he didn't know how long it had been when the images finally formed a massive star, emitting scorching flames and an astonishing amount of energy.
Qin Yu suddenly remembered what Feng Yuzi had told him about the battle of the Immortals, where his master Thunder Guard left behind a line after failing the Nine-Nine Tribulation.
Traversing the universe infinitely, experiencing the evolution of the cosmos, drifting for thousands of years, passing through countless planets, yet today my soul will scatter, heaven does not assist me, the transformation of the stars, the blazing sun is not the end, alas, alas! Everyone in this continent, listen, today I pass on the 'Heavenly Communication' three diagrams. When someone obtains the three diagrams and comprehends their mysteries, they will receive my technique's inheritance, haha... Fortune and misfortune are intertwined...
At this moment, Qin Yu completely understood what Thunder Guard had in mind back then.
Originally, Thunder Guard had the strength to pass the Nine-Nine Tribulation, but before the tribulation, he was ambushed by several loose immortals and powerful experts, along with those in the tribulation and Void Stage. With so many people attacking together, Thunder Guard was already severely injured, and how could he withstand the Nine-Nine Tribulation afterward?
Thus, Thunder Guard naturally felt resentment, as heaven did not assist him.
The 'Star Transformation' technique was extremely powerful. Even before Thunder Guard passed the tribulation, he could kill many powerful experts and loose immortals. After killing so many, he could still withstand the first eight levels of the Nine-Nine Tribulation, which shows how formidable he was.
The power of 'Star Transformation' is evident, but it is different from all other cultivation techniques in the cultivation world. Once cultivated, Qin Yu must create the subsequent realms himself. If he fails, he would fall into madness and lose his soul.
Qin Yu suddenly stood up and laughed, Fortune? Misfortune? Haha... Fortune and misfortune are interdependent. Why worry so much? If I spend my whole life being timid and just following the footsteps of predecessors, that would be too boring. Master, you created the first six realms, and the subsequent realms will be created by me, Qin Yu. Even if I fall into madness and lose my soul, so what? It will just pave the way for my future disciples.
At this moment, Qin Yu felt a surge of ambition.
Alright, let's start cultivating now!
Qin Yu calmed his mind and then quietly sat cross-legged to begin carefully cultivating 'Star Transformation.'
The first realm of 'Star Transformation'—Nebula Stage.
Following the secret techniques, Qin Yu began to mobilize the liquid purple energy within his body. After the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, this purple true energy had completely turned into a liquid state. With Qin Yu's control, the purple droplets began to gather in every part of his body.
First, they gathered in the dantian.
Immersed in this state, he could feel that the dantian was infinitely vast. Qin Yu had never seen anyone else's dantian and didn't know how his compared to others, but he didn't care about that. He directly controlled the liquid.
The dantian was boundless like the universe. Whoosh... The liquid true energy flowed like streams within the dantian, then began to gather, forming a water ball. If he were cultivating the Golden Core, this would be sufficient.
However, Qin Yu was not cultivating the Golden Core.
First gather, then disperse! Qin Yu clearly remembered the cultivation method. Just as he was about to disperse according to the trajectory, suddenly—
A very peculiar force appeared out of nowhere in his dantian, as if it were centrifugal force, spinning outwards in all directions. The 'water ball' was naturally affected, and the entire 'water ball' was shattered by this strange 'centrifugal force,' scattering in all directions.
Qin Yu immediately broke out in a cold sweat, his face turning pale.
Not good!
Qin Yu never expected that at this critical moment, his peculiar dantian would have such a flaw. It should be noted that the most important aspect of entering the 'Nebula Stage' is the 'disperse.' How to disperse and how to achieve perfection in dispersing is crucial and absolutely cannot be wrong.
The nebula rotates, adhering to the natural laws of the universe. Thunder Guard had also comprehended for a long time before he figured out the method of 'dispersing.'
When I was a child practicing internal skills, my dantian would scatter all my internal energy like this, and now it's the same. Qin Yu was anxious, but he wasn't worried about losing his purple liquid true energy. Even if it left the dantian, these purple liquid true energies would still be under Qin Yu's control, merging into every part of his body.
But...
How could he control the trajectory of the nebula when these purple liquid true energies were influenced by the strange 'centrifugal force' in his dantian?
If I can't cultivate internal skills, then I can't cultivate 'Star Transformation' either. This strange dantian is really... Qin Yu felt frustrated. The purple liquid true energy had already scattered, turning into mist and leaving his dantian, with some even bursting out of his body.
Qin Yu's heart stirred, and he began to control those liquid true energies to return to his body. These true energies were originally cultivated by Qin Yu, so controlling them was easy.
Suddenly—
A look of wild joy appeared on Qin Yu's face, extreme joy.
Just now, when Qin Yu thought to control the mist-like purple true energy to return to his body, these purple true energies naturally followed Qin Yu's intention and entered his body. At first, Qin Yu controlled all the purple true energies to gather in the dantian, and these returning true energies surged back into the dantian.
The strange 'centrifugal force' in Qin Yu's dantian caused these purple true energies to start rotating again, and then they scattered outwards.
A cycle!
An almost perfect cycle!
In the dantian, a nebula-like vortex appeared, continuously drawing in purple true energy from within, influenced by the 'centrifugal force' and rotating, then scattering out again according to the trajectory of the nebula.
Breaking through from the dantian to the muscles and bones, then from the outside back to the dantian.
A perfect cycle.
And because of the naturally generated centrifugal force in the dantian, a vortex-like nebula formed within.
Haha, heaven is helping me! My strange dantian is not a bad thing; on the contrary... it's a tremendous blessing. Qin Yu suddenly opened his eyes, filled with wild joy. At this moment, he didn't need to worry about controlling his body anymore.
Qin Yu was extremely excited.
The nebula, this nebula trajectory is nearly perfect, even more so than the trajectory my master comprehended. Haha... this, this is truly... Qin Yu was so excited he couldn't find the words. Anyone who understood the content of 'Star Transformation' would know that the closer the 'Nebula Stage' trajectory is to the natural way, the more it represents.
Qin Yu took a deep breath to calm his emotions, then sat cross-legged to focus on his cultivation.
Although he could cultivate automatically without control, concentrating on it would speed up the process.
The purple mist-like true energy that spread outside surrounded Qin Yu within a two to three-meter radius, and those purple clouds kept rotating, making Qin Yu seem to be enveloped in a mass of purple mist. This purple mist absorbed the power of the heavens and stars, then surged into his muscles and bones.
When the star power broke through the muscles and bones, the muscles and bones naturally absorbed part of it while being tempered. Then, this purple mist carrying the star power returned to the dantian, where it was devoured by the nebula vortex, losing most of its energy, and then scattered out again.
Each cycle absorbed star power, tempered the muscles and bones, and strengthened the energy within the nebula.
Time and again, Qin Yu was completely immersed in that wonderful feeling. Gradually, he didn't know how long it had been, the color of the purple mist gradually faded, but the energy became more and more pure. For over a month, Qin Yu had been diligently cultivating.
After more than a month.
At this moment, a faint silver mist surrounded Qin Yu's body, continuously absorbing star power, and after more than a month of tempering with star power, Qin Yu's body had become as tough as jade and diamond.
In the dantian.
A perfect nebula was formed within, made up of countless silver particles. These tiny silver particles were distributed throughout the dantian, all having absorbed a large amount of star power to form the essence. They would also be the source of energy for Qin Yu in the future.
At the center of the nebula was a flame, a light blue flame.
Qin Yu, who had been sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes. He stopped his cultivation, and the faint silver energy immediately surged into his body. The nebula continued to rotate under the influence of the dantian's power, only making the nebula's energy even more pure.
Light blue flame, indeed, the star true fire obtained from cultivating 'Star Transformation' is much stronger than the Three Flames True Fire. Qin Yu suddenly stood up.
Every cultivator has true fire within them. Generally, cultivators refer to it as 'Three Flames True Fire,' while demonic cultivators call it 'Demonic True Fire,' and beast cultivators refer to it as 'Beast Soul True Fire.' However, since 'Star Transformation' is neither a cultivation of immortals nor demons, nor beasts, the true fire within is named 'Star True Fire.'
Qin Yu walked to the door of the martial arts hall, and the door automatically opened.
A black shadow appeared beside Qin Yu as if it were disgusted, and it was Little Black. Little Black had been alone for over a month, worried about Qin Yu, who had been in seclusion for so long. Now that he saw Qin Yu come out, he finally felt relieved.
Brother, Little Black's eyes sparkled with joy.
Qin Yu smiled and said, Little Black, come with me.
Where are we going? Little Black asked in confusion. Qin Yu didn't answer and directly walked in another direction. Little Black followed behind Qin Yu, who headed straight for the refining room on the first floor of Thunder Mountain Residence.
The door of the refining room opened automatically.
Big Brother, are you going to refine? Little Black suddenly realized.
Qin Yu smiled slightly and said, Yes, when I obtained the Fire of Stone, Uncle Feng's Three Flames True Fire wasn't strong enough, so I only refined it into a mid-grade spirit tool. In fact, the Fire of Stone can be refined into a high-grade spirit tool, and I also have some high-grade crystals that can be fused together to refine my Fire Fist and Fire Sword again.
High-grade crystals? Big Brother, you have high-grade crystals? Little Black's surprised voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind.
Qin Yu nodded slightly and then smiled, What's wrong? Do you want some too?
Little Black nodded repeatedly and transmitted his thoughts, I also have a method of refining using 'Beast Soul True Fire' in my memory, but unfortunately, I lack good crystals. The top-grade crystals in the storage room are visible but untouchable. I didn't know you had high-grade crystals here.
Alright, how many do you want? Qin Yu's heart stirred, and he was fully aware of the crystals in his spatial ring.
Most of the crystals in this spatial ring were mid-grade, with some high-grade crystals, although not many. There were still over a dozen pieces, each relatively large, much larger than the Fire of Stone.
One is enough, Big Brother. Can you pick one for me? I want one with some attributes, Little Black said.
Qin Yu waved his hand, and immediately, over a dozen high-grade crystals appeared in the refining room. Little Black quickly focused on a blue crystal, happily using his power to absorb it, and swallowed it in one bite.
Big Brother, you refine here, and I'll find a place to refine too, Little Black said with a smile.
Qin Yu nodded, then chose two high-grade crystals, one golden and one dark black. Once the original Fire Fist and Fire Sword were refined with the Star True Fire, many impurities would be eliminated, and their size would be reduced.
Moreover, the Fire of Stone was not very good. By fusing the two crystals with gold and dark attributes, the hardness of the Fire Fist and Fire Sword would greatly increase, and their brilliance would dim slightly. They might even gain a devouring function.
The refining room, Master has set up so many formations early on, making my refining much simpler. Qin Yu smiled and pointed with one hand. The Yan Chi Sword and Yan Chi Gauntlets immediately flew out from his body, landing directly on the refining Eight Trigrams Furnace.
At the same time, a light blue flame flew out from Qin Yu's body and drifted into the Eight Trigrams Furnace, instantly igniting the fire eye.
Heavenly Gate, Eight Trigrams, Positive!
Qin Yu shot several illusory light silver star powers into the small holes of the Eight Trigrams Furnace, and immediately the furnace lit up, beams of light shooting out, forming mysterious symbols, while the temperature of the light blue fire eye suddenly increased—
Qin Yu smiled; the star fire had two sides, and through the formation control, he could transform the true star fire into the true fire of the sun and the true fire of the moon.
Chirp chirp~~~ At this moment, the star fire was in the state of the true fire of the sun, and the Yan Chi Sword and Yan Chi Gauntlets were completely melted in no time, while impurities were continuously burned clean, their volume naturally reduced significantly. Qin Yu pointed with one hand, and two high-grade crystal stones flew into the furnace.
The true fire of the sun melted the two crystal stones again, burning away the impurities, and the volume of the two stones shrank by four to five times.
...
Qin Yu remembered that Star Transformation described the simplest method of refining, where the true fire of the sun melted away impurities, and the true fire of the moon shaped them. However, even this simplest method made Qin Yu flustered, mainly because controlling the heat was the most difficult part.
Earth Gate, Eight Trigrams, Reverse!
As several light silver star powers shot into other holes, the Eight Trigrams Furnace emitted a different glow than before, and the temperature of the star fire seemed to drop suddenly, with the outer flame taking on a faint icy color.
...
After a long time of refining, the Yan Chi Gauntlets and Yan Chi Sword finally took shape again. Qin Yu simply engraved two formations on them, one for attack and one for defense.
These two formations were ones Qin Yu had seen in a book in the study.
I am too weak in formation research. According to that book, powerful experts can engrave nine attack formations on a flying sword in one breath, forming a cycle, greatly increasing its power. Qin Yu thought to himself. If Feng Yuzi knew what Qin Yu was thinking, he would probably be too ashamed to face him.
The cultivation manual Qin Yu read was some top-tier cultivation manuals that Lei Wei had obtained in the cultivation world. The two formations Qin Yu carved were extremely profound and generally not passed on to outsiders.
When Feng Yuzi refined weapons for Qin Yu, he only set up a very rough attack formation.
The Yan Chi Gauntlets and Yan Chi Sword floated in front of Qin Yu.
At this moment, the Yan Chi Gauntlets and Yan Chi Sword were both dark golden, and they had also transformed into high-grade spiritual weapons. The size of the Yan Chi Sword was similar to that of an ordinary flying sword, capable of being used as a short sword for attack or as a flying sword, which was quite clever.
...
July had passed, and tomorrow was the day the Qin family had decided to raise their troops. In a military camp near the Black Water Mountain Range, the four great generals, along with Qin De and Qin Zheng, were gathered together.
Qin De and Qin Zheng were dressed in brocade robes, while the four great generals, Qin Feng, Jiang Tao, Fu Bing, and Fan Yu, wore battle robes.
Everyone, my Qin family has been preparing for hundreds of years, just waiting for tomorrow to erupt. The first battle will be led by you all; the four counties of the Western Region, the Thunder Blood County must be captured in one battle. Qin De fixed his gaze on the four generals, his voice strong and powerful.
General Fan Yu was the only female among the four generals; she also held another identity—chief of the bandits in the Black Water Mountain Range.
Rest assured, Your Highness. The Black Water Mountain Range has been accumulating power for hundreds of years, just waiting for this day. With a command, the three hundred thousand troops can directly capture Thunder Blood County. General Fan Yu said firmly; the Black Water Mountain Range had waited for this day for hundreds of years.
The publicly announced number of bandits was two hundred thousand, but in reality, it was three hundred thousand.
General Fan Yu, don't be anxious. This battle must be won decisively, which is why I have brought the other three generals along. With three hundred thousand regular troops from the Qin family, plus three hundred thousand from the Black Water Army, a total of six hundred thousand, we must sweep through like a flood breaking a dam. Qin De's eyes sparkled.
Qin Feng said, Father, rest assured. The stationed troops in Thunder Blood County are only about two hundred thousand, and they are spread across various cities, so breaking through is quite easy. What we need to guard against is the Mu family in the southern three counties, as Thunder Blood County is right next to them.
General Qin Feng, we have six hundred thousand troops, while the three southern counties only total sixty thousand, and they also need to defend their territories, so they pose no threat to us. General Jiang Tao said with a smile.
Qin Zheng chimed in, Generals, my father's arrangement also carries the intention of intimidating the three southern counties and the four western counties. With six hundred thousand troops, it will be much more difficult for the two factions to attack.
Good, for the first battle, I will leave it to you all. Qin De laughed heartily.
The four generals were also full of confidence, and then the military leaders began to chat casually.
Hey, General Qin Feng seems to have reached the late stage of the innate realm. General Qin Feng, aren't you still under twenty-eight this year? General Jiang Tao said, his eyes lighting up in surprise.
Qin Feng smiled and nodded.
General Qin Feng is indeed impressive, reaching the late stage of the innate realm before turning twenty-eight. Among the younger generation in the Potential Dragon Continent, General Qin Feng is probably the best. Fu Bing also laughed, while Fan Yu's eyes brightened as she stared at Qin Feng.
Best? Qin Feng shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Qin De and Qin Zheng sighed. Qin Zheng said to the generals, My third brother reached the innate realm at eighteen, and he even achieved the perfect innate realm. Even the historical figures like the Western Chu Overlord are far inferior!
At this moment, Qin Zheng felt a sense of frustration.
His third brother was a prodigy, yet he died so young, and not even his name spread far and wide.
External skills? Perfect innate realm? Eighteen? The generals were all dumbfounded. Throughout history, no one in the Potential Dragon Continent had ever reached the innate realm in external skills. Now hearing that an eighteen-year-old youth had achieved that realm, they naturally found it hard to believe.
Where is the Third Prince? Fan Yu asked curiously.
To save me, Yu'er killed five perfect innate realm experts, and then perished together with the immortal from the Xiang family! As soon as Qin De said this, the generals all gasped, looking at each other, unable to say a word.
...
In the wilderness.
Little Black, get ready, we're about to head back. Qin Yu shouted to Little Black outside the Thunder Mountain Residence, then murmured to himself, It's been seven months; I wonder how Father and the others are doing. They probably still don't know I'm alive.
Thinking of this, Qin Yu's desire to return home grew even stronger.
Having successfully cultivated Star Transformation and entered the Nebula Stage, along with refining two high-grade spiritual weapons, Qin Yu certainly had the strength to traverse the wilderness, and he was eager to go back.
Big Brother, are we finally going back? Little Black flashed out from the Thunder Mountain Residence, his eagle eyes radiating spirit. Little Black had also made significant progress in his cultivation, and being born from an extraordinary lineage, his intelligence was comparable to that of a human.
Qin Yu looked around and nodded, We've spent seven months in this wilderness, and we've both gone through the tribulation. According to the map left by Master, the area we're in is still far from the core of the wilderness. We're only about a hundred thousand miles from the border.
Just a hundred thousand miles!
Only after reaching the Nebula Stage did Qin Yu dare to say this. If he hadn't crossed the tribulation yet, it would have taken him several years to traverse this distance, as there were all kinds of demon beasts along the way.
Little Black suddenly seemed a bit reluctant, Although it's been a long time since I've been back, the mortal world in the Potential Dragon Continent is quite boring; even innate realm demon beasts are rare.
Qin Yu understood what Little Black was thinking. As a powerful being, being surrounded by a group of weaklings with no opponents was a very uncomfortable feeling. This was also why Qin Yu longed for the cultivation world, wanting to enter a world filled with cultivators.
We can travel this hundred thousand miles while fighting and training against some demon beasts. Qin Yu smiled, Once we return, we probably won't stay long. Little Black, now that we are both cultivators, once we reunite with Father, we can leave the Potential Dragon Continent. At that time, the sky is vast, and we can roam freely.
There was a hint of etherealness in Qin Yu's eyes.
That time, because his father, Qin De, did not allow him to go protect him during the tribulation, Qin Yu vented years of suppressed emotions in front of his family, and after leaving for half a year, he finally understood that one should live for oneself.
If one lives for others, not only is it exhausting for oneself, but it also puts a lot of pressure on others. After resolving his inner conflict, Qin Yu coincidentally received the task of protecting Mr. Ying, which led to the later events where Qin Yu killed five perfect innate realm experts and perished together with Wu Xing.
Qin Yu had made up his mind; once he returned and reunited with his father, he would embark on his own journey, as that was the path that truly belonged to him. The mortal world of the Potential Dragon Continent was simply too small to contain a fish like Qin Yu that had already leaped over the dragon gate.
Really? Little Black's eyes lit up, Big Brother, would you really be willing to leave your father?
Little Black had some feelings for Qin Yu and the others, but it was only because of his relationship with Qin Yu that he cared a little. As for other humans, if they all died, Little Black probably wouldn't care at all.
Eagles are inherently proud.
Father? In reality, as long as the feelings are there, why must we live together? Moreover, even if it's Father, he would agree with me. After all, soaring through the heavens and roaming the nine skies, embarking on an ethereal journey is what we cultivators should do.
Alright. Big Brother, wherever you go, I'll go too. No matter where it is, I will follow you. I believe life won't be too boring in the future. Little Black's eyes sparkled with bright light.
Qin Yu patted Little Black's back, his face full of smiles.
Okay, let's not waste any more time. Let's set off now. Qin Yu turned to look at the Thunder Mountain Residence, and with a thought, the entire residence began to float and shrink, eventually resembling a small villa that floated into Qin Yu's hand.
With another thought, Qin Yu stored the Thunder Mountain Residence into his dream ring.
Master's weapon refining methods are indeed remarkable; even such a large house can be refined. Qin Yu marveled, refining a celestial abode. Even in the entire cultivation world, it could be considered a heavenly technique. The star power inherently contained fire attributes, and the star fire obtained from cultivating Star Transformation was naturally formidable. When Little Star said that Lei Wei's weapon refining skills were the best in the cultivation world, it was not without reason.
Little Black was quite surprised; he knew that the Thunder Mountain Residence was extraordinary, but he didn't expect it to shrink at will, like a spiritual weapon.
Alright, Little Black, let's go.
Qin Yu's figure shot up like smoke, soaring into the sky. You actually took off first. Little Black squawked, then flapped his wings and shot up into the sky, quickly catching up to Qin Yu. The two of them flew side by side towards the west.
Qin Yu's body was surrounded by light silver star power, and he felt no resistance at all, flying through the air at great speed.
Wow, Big Brother, this 'Star Transformation' is incredible. I know a lot about cultivators from my memories, but generally, Golden Core stage cultivators fly through the air very slowly. Little Black communicated with Qin Yu as they flew side by side.
Qin Yu smiled, Little Black, the prerequisite for cultivating this 'Star Transformation' is to reach the peak of the innate realm. Do you know why?
I don't know. Little Black blinked his eyes and replied.
Qin Yu's eyes sparkled as he smiled, The first realm of 'Star Transformation'—the Nebula Stage, is when a nebula forms in the dantian during cultivation, while the power spreads through the muscles and bones, radiating outwards, forming a huge nebula outside the body that continuously absorbs star power. That star power then passes through the muscles and bones, returning to the nebula in the dantian, forming a perfect cycle.
The most important part of this process is the body. Because the star power, whether from the dantian to the outside or absorbing the star power from heaven and earth back to the dantian nebula, needs to pass through the muscles and bones. If the muscles are not strong enough, they would have been burst apart by the immense power of the star power.
In fact, the process of continuously absorbing star power during cultivation is also a process of refining the body. Each time the star power passes through the muscles and bones, the muscles and bones are tempered while absorbing some star power.
After listening to Qin Yu's explanation, Little Black was slightly stunned for a moment, and after a long time, he communicated, Ah, isn't this just refining the body like a spiritual weapon?
Pretty much, but the body is too important; it can't be directly tempered like a weapon with true fire. It can only be slowly tempered with star power, and through long years of cultivation, the body will become stronger and may eventually surpass spiritual weapons. Qin Yu felt the refreshing wind on his face, and he was quite comfortable.
At this moment, Qin Yu was traversing through the clouds, looking down. The towering mountains and plains were continuously surpassed.
Generally, when cultivators fly, their bodies face great resistance, but Qin Yu's body, comparable to a spiritual weapon, flew effortlessly like a spirit. As for Little Black, being a flying creature, his flying ability was even more impressive.
Just as the man and eagle were enjoying the flight, a tremendous pressure suddenly came from the front, along with a wave of scorching heat rushing towards them. Instantly, the temperature around Qin Yu rose to several hundred degrees.
Qin Yu's expression changed; he knew they must have encountered a demon beast. Little Black also stopped, cautiously staring ahead.
In an instant, a gigantic golden eagle appeared before Qin Yu. Not only did the eagle have golden feathers on its head resembling a crown, but its entire body was also covered in golden feathers, with flames surging all over its body. This eagle was even a size larger than Little Black.
The Golden Flame Eagle, Qin Yu immediately recognized it; he had read about it in many cultivation books while at the Thunder Mountain Residence.
A little cultivator? And a mixed-breed eagle? How dare you enter my territory. The Golden Flame Eagle looked down at Qin Yu and Little Black, as if it were an emperor looking at beggars, seemingly controlling their lives and deaths. But the reality was just that.
Nascent Soul Stage!
Qin Yu sensed the opponent's aura and immediately judged that this Golden Flame Eagle was definitely not at the Golden Core stage; otherwise, it shouldn't lack even a bit of resistance.
Big brother, run!
Xiao Hei, run!
Xiao Hei and Qin Yu transmitted their thoughts almost simultaneously, both realizing that the Golden Flame Eagle before them was simply unbeatable. After all, the Golden Flame Eagle was the king of eagles, gifted with extraordinary talent, and had reached the Nascent Soul stage, making them no match.
Then, one person and one eagle quickly flew north in perfect harmony. The west was blocked by the Golden Flame Eagle, and Xiao Hei's wings trembled lightly nine times, instantly transforming into a flash of lightning. In a blink, they were far away.
Xiao Hei wasn't worried about Qin Yu at all. They had raced against each other before.
Xiao Hei possessed the eagle's soaring technique from his inherited memories—'Lightning Nine Flashes'—while Qin Yu had his own 'Unity of Man and Weapon' from Star Transformation. The high-grade spirit weapon—the dark golden Flame Sword—suddenly flew to Qin Yu's feet.
At the same time, a faint silver illusionary star power burst forth from Qin Yu's body, completely intertwining with his body and the Flame Sword. Qin Yu and the Flame Sword seemed to become one, and his speed suddenly increased nearly tenfold, vanishing in an instant.
The Golden Flame Eagle stared blankly as the two 'little things' left it far behind in an instant.
A Golden Core early-stage mixed-breed eagle actually has such speed; it must have an extraordinary movement technique. Thinking this, the Golden Flame Eagle's eyes suddenly burned with intensity. Even it, the Golden Flame Eagle, had received simple cultivation methods from its mother, another Golden Flame Eagle.
To reach such speed at the early Golden Core stage was certainly remarkable. Generally, the demon beasts in the wilderness only had the simplest and most basic techniques, passed down from generation to generation. What demon beast could be as lucky as Xiao Hei, possessing inherited memories that determined their cultivation methods and even allowed them to forge weapons?
Whoosh!
The Nascent Soul stage's power erupted instantly, and the Golden Flame Eagle's speed suddenly increased several times, transforming into a golden light that closely pursued the person and eagle ahead.
Big brother, our speed is still faster; we easily shook off that dumb eagle. Xiao Hei transmitted, feeling much more relaxed now. Qin Yu smiled slightly; after spending some time in the wilderness, he knew that most demon beasts only practiced the most basic cultivation techniques, unlike cultivators who had various means like weapon forging and pill refining.
As for Xiao Hei, he was a freak, using many miraculous techniques that even Qin Yu found astonishing.
Mixed-breed eagle, hand over your movement technique, and I'll spare your life. As a wave of heat rushed in, two voices echoed in Qin Yu and Xiao Hei's minds simultaneously. Just as they had relaxed, both Xiao Hei and Qin Yu shouted and increased their speed again.
A black light and a faint silver light flew side by side at high speed, with a massive golden light trailing behind.
I am still the Golden Flame Eagle, the king of flying birds, yet at the Nascent Soul stage, I can't even catch up to a little mixed-breed eagle at the early Golden Core stage. Its movement technique must be incredibly formidable. The more it couldn't catch up, the more the Golden Flame Eagle craved that movement technique.
Although the Golden Flame Eagle couldn't catch up, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei also found it hard to shake it off for a while.
Xiao Hei, don't push yourself for now. Qin Yu transmitted. He knew Xiao Hei had a secret move that could increase his speed by dozens of times in an instant, but that was a desperate move, and he had similar techniques as well.
Even though they couldn't shake off the Golden Flame Eagle now, at least it couldn't catch up.
After flying for a while, as they passed over the forest below, Qin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up; he saw a massive lake below, at least several hundred miles wide.
Xiao Hei, into the water!
Qin Yu transmitted his thoughts and then transformed into a streak of light, diving directly into the water. Xiao Hei also flapped his wings and plunged into the lake. The Golden Flame Eagle let out a sharp cry and dove down at high speed. Birds generally avoided water.
However, neither Xiao Hei nor the Golden Flame Eagle were ordinary birds; they were both demon beasts that had survived the tribulation of the heavens. Entering the water only affected their speed. But for the fire attribute Golden Flame Eagle, the impact was more significant.
Yellow-feathered eagle, goodbye~~~ Haha~~~
Qin Yu suddenly burst into laughter. Once in the water, his speed was hardly affected; he merged with the energy, like a human-shaped flying sword, quickly leaving the Golden Flame Eagle far behind. Xiao Hei suddenly had electric sparks flashing around his wings, with lightning coursing within a few meters around his body.
Water conducts electricity, and Xiao Hei darted through the water at high speed, the current barely affecting him, and he vanished in an instant.
The Golden Flame Eagle could only watch helplessly as the two little prey slipped away, disappearing from its sight. Although it had spiritual awareness, its range was only a few thousand meters, and Qin Yu and Xiao Hei had darted out of its awareness range.
From high above, one could see two streaks of light shooting out of the lake, then flashing into a vast forest, which was so large that one couldn't see the end. After a long time, unable to find Qin Yu and Xiao Hei, the Golden Flame Eagle let out an angry cry and reluctantly flew back to its lair.
In the ancient forest, both Qin Yu and Xiao Hei were still shaken; if they had truly fought, they would not be a match for the extraordinarily gifted Nascent Soul stage Golden Flame Eagle.
Xiao Hei, let's stop flying. We'll traverse from the ground, and we should also take some time to cultivate and fight more with Golden Core stage demon beasts. Qin Yu said with a smile, and Xiao Hei flapped his wings in agreement.
Then, one person and one eagle abandoned high-altitude flight. After all, they needed to travel, and cultivation was also quite important. Of course, the opponents they faced being at the Nascent Soul stage was a bit excessive.
As Qin Yu and Xiao Hei traversed the boundless wilderness, battling various demon beasts, the oppression of the Chu Dynasty in the Qianlong Continent was about to explode tonight—
In Xiyang Town, a small town near the Ink Mountain Range, was the command center for the Qin family's war. Stationed here were King Qin De of the East and military strategist Xu Yuan, who were currently playing Go.
The sky is darkening; judging by the time, General Qin Feng's army is about to launch the first wave of attack. Xu Yuan, dressed in a black brocade robe, looked at the sky and smiled at Qin De, his fan still gently waving.
Calm?
How could Qin De be calm?
His wife was dead, his son was dead. Plus, the Qin family's preparations for hundreds of years were all about to explode tonight. Even if Qin De were a Great Luo Golden Immortal, he couldn't possibly remain calm.
...
The sky gradually darkened. In the easternmost small city of the Thunder Blood Region, 'Yanglin City,' the defenses were quite strict, as the Xiang family knew the Qin family was about to attack. Although Yanglin City was not a significant city, it was still just a small town. However, according to the Xiang family's intelligence, the Qin family did not have enough strength to break through Thunder County, so the stationed troops in Yanglin City were only a few hundred.
The city gate is closed; you'll have to wait until tomorrow to leave!
Dozens of city gate guards shouted as they saw someone approaching.
Sir, my father is gravely ill; I must get out! Can you make an exception? Two young men, looking like scholars, approached the city gate guards, each holding a money bag. They opened the bags, revealing several large gold ingots.
The glimmer of the gold ingots left the guards momentarily stunned.
Suddenly—
Outside Yanglin City, agile figures holding shields rushed out from behind a small tree. The guards on the city wall never expected anyone would be hiding behind that small tree, as it was quite small.
The soldiers moved at incredible speed, covering several meters in a single step, all of them inner strength masters. Seeing the speed of these Qin soldiers, the guards on the city gate turned pale. They immediately realized the gap between them.
Enemies are attacking! Enemies are attacking!!! The alarm rang out on the city wall.
Get lost! The head guard grabbed the gold ingots and pushed the scholar, clearly trying to seize the gold.
The two scholars moved like phantoms, and with a few low grunts, dozens of guards fell, clutching their throats, blood spilling everywhere. The two scholars sheathed their daggers and exchanged smiles.
The Qin family's first battle had to be won quickly and thoroughly. After all, General Qin Feng personally led a hundred thousand troops, and the first battle was to be fought by the absolute elite of Qin Feng's hundred thousand troops, the ace army—'Breaking Steel' army.
The Breaking Steel army consisted of only three thousand men, yet they were the chosen elite from the hundred thousand, each skilled in formidable inner strength. The two scholars were innate masters from the Qin family's 'Dark Arrow' unit, and the two innate masters had killed dozens of small soldiers in an instant.
Fire arrows, shoot arrows quickly!
The panicked military officers on the city wall shouted. However, the experts from the Breaking Steel army blocked the arrows with their shields, and some experts from the Breaking Steel army quickly ran to the city gate and just like that... entered.
The city gate opened—
Why is the city gate open? Close it, close it! The military officers on the city wall shouted.
The experts among the three thousand charged into the city like arrows released from a bow. After the two Dark Arrow experts opened the city gate, they suddenly tore off their scholar robes, revealing a set of night gear underneath. With the city gate wide open, the three thousand Breaking Steel troops easily swept through the entire small city.
Whoosh!
A signal arrow shot into the sky.
Haha, Yanglin City has fallen; immediately launch the second wave of attack to break through the four cities in the eastern Thunder Blood County. As soon as Qin Feng saw the signal arrow, he immediately gave three orders, having no doubt about this battle. A small Yanglin City, with the most elite three thousand Breaking Steel troops and two innate masters deployed, if they couldn't break it, then those masters could just commit suicide to apologize.
With Qin Feng's command, several signal arrows shot into the sky.
Instantly... the four cities in the eastern Thunder Blood County faced a forced attack from tens of thousands of troops without any preparation. In just one night, the four cities fell, while Jiang Tao and Fu Bing each led a hundred thousand troops through these four cities, beginning to sweep through Thunder Blood County.
Meanwhile, the thirty thousand 'Black Water Army,' formerly the Black Water Bandits, under General Fan Yu's command, directly captured the southern cities of Thunder Blood County. The thirty thousand troops were divided into several groups, ranging from ten thousand to twenty thousand.
...
Poof!
A Qin soldier wielding a battle knife cleaved off a local soldier's head in one stroke.
Haha, these kids have never seen blood and dare to fight us. I've killed over a dozen wolves. The Qin soldier laughed heartily, mercilessly slaughtering the resisting enemies.
We surrender, we surrender! The Xiang family soldiers shouted.
When the Qin family declared war, they shouted 'surrender and you won't be killed,' and indeed, the Qin family adhered to this rule, allowing the Xiang family soldiers to have hardly killed anyone.
The Qin army mostly fought on the borders of the wilderness, battling fierce beasts, so their combat power was naturally different.
...
Half a month, just half a month.
The six hundred thousand troops swept through the entire Thunder Blood County like a flowing river, showcasing the strength of the Qin army's soldiers for the first time. The warriors who had fought in the wilderness had combat power far exceeding that of the ordinary soldiers of the Xiang family, who had never seen battle.
This time, the Qin family showed no mercy, attacking the entire Thunder Blood County with absolute force.
In half a month, Thunder Blood County was completely conquered, while the other three counties of the Xiang family found it extremely difficult to hold their ground.
The Black Water Army was stationed in some cities in the southern part of Thunder Blood County to intimidate the Mu family in the three southern counties.
Smash!
A teacup was suddenly thrown to the ground, shattering.
Bang!
The desk in the imperial study, where the emperor worked, was completely overturned, everything on the desk crashing to the floor. At this moment, Xiang Guang looked like a furious lion, his blood-red eyes wide open, as if he wanted to devour someone.
One county, an entire county, just like that. It's all in chaos, the plan is completely in ruins.
Xiang Guang panted heavily, his blood-red eyes fixed on the few people before him.
Intelligence officer of the alliance, how much importance did I place on you, huh? And you? Sixty thousand troops, did you hear that? The Qin family attacked my Thunder Blood County with sixty thousand troops! Where did they come from? Tell me! Where did those sixty thousand troops come from?
Xiang Guang kept gasping.
One county. That was an extremely vast territory, with hundreds of cities, and this county was one of the four counties that Xiang family had painstakingly managed. To be completely breached in just half a month was unthinkable.
The initial plan was good; you said everything was clear. The Black Water Bandits could deter Jiang Tao and Fu Bing's two hundred thousand troops. Only Qin Feng's hundred thousand troops, and that hundred thousand troops, to break my Thunder Blood County was simply a dream. But now? Xiang Guang glared at the hawk-nosed man.
The hawk-nosed man knelt in fear and said, I don't know either; the Black Water Bandits actually didn't keep their promise. They completely surrendered to the Qin family. Those thirty thousand Black Water troops were originally the Black Water Bandits. The hawk-nosed man was also very frightened.
Haha... surrender, allegiance? Xiang Guang laughed loudly.
The Black Water Bandits have a history of hundreds of years, and for hundreds of years, the Qin family has exterminated the Black Water Bandits dozens of times, with tens of thousands of casualties. Could all of this be fake? Huh? Is it all fake? How could they possibly surrender to the Qin family? How could they?!!
Xiang Guang roared.
The leader of the Ba Long army, Yi Yan, said, Your Majesty, it seems that the Qin family has long had ulterior motives and has been planning for hundreds of years. The Black Water Bandits were set up by the Qin family as pawns for hundreds of years, used to confuse us. This explains why, after hundreds of years of conflict, the Black Water Bandits suddenly surrendered to the Qin family without a word.
Xiang Guang was most unwilling to believe this, but it seemed that it was just as Yi Yan said.
Xiang Wen felt a chill run down his spine: Hundreds of years, heavens, the Qin family has actually prepared for hundreds of years. How many hidden pieces do they still have? Hundreds of years of preparation, once it erupts, how terrifying will that be? At this moment, Xiang Guang was completely frightened by his own thoughts.
The people present were all Xiang Guang's most trusted, yet at this moment, no one dared to speak.
Xiang Guang lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking, while Yi Yan and the others did not dare to interrupt.
Ha ha... Xiang Guang chuckled softly, then raised his head to stare at everyone and said, Alright, it's just a county. Didn't the Qin family just gain an extra three hundred thousand Black Water troops? Fine, I will make Qin Deming understand who truly dominates the Chu Dynasty.
Xiang Guang was mistaken.
The Black Water bandits had become part of the Qin family; did the Qin family really just gain three hundred thousand troops? No. It was five hundred thousand troops, because the two hundred thousand troops originally meant to intimidate the Black Water bandits could now also be投入到战斗中.
The Qin family originally had six hundred thousand troops, plus an additional two hundred thousand secretly summoned, along with the thirty thousand Black Water troops, totaling one million one hundred thousand troops. Moreover, the combat effectiveness of the Qin army was generally higher than that of the other three families.
Your Majesty, the ancestor requests your presence.
A gentle voice rang in Xiang Guang's ear, causing him to shudder all over. He immediately scolded the people present, All of you go back and take care of your own matters. If there are any more mistakes, don't blame me for being ruthless.
Yes!
The attendants present immediately bowed and retreated.
After a few people left, Xiang Guang tidied up his clothes and directly left the imperial study to visit the ancestor.
...
There are some places in the palace that are off-limits to outsiders, and the 'Weiyang Palace' is one such forbidden area. At this moment, Xiang Guang had entered Weiyang Palace. Inside, Xiang Guang and Mr. Lan stood outside the bedroom. Although there was only a beaded curtain blocking the entrance, no one dared to break through.
Xiang Guang stood outside the beaded curtain and bowed, Guang'er pays respects to the ancestor.
Guang'er, tell me about the battle situation. A kind voice came from within the room. Through the beaded curtain, one could vaguely see a person sitting cross-legged on a bed that was faintly glowing.
Xiang Guang organized his thoughts and said, Ancestor, the Black Water bandits have actually renamed themselves the 'Black Water Army' and become a part of the Qin family. They have suddenly mobilized eight hundred thousand troops and occupied my Xiang family's Thunder Blood County in half a month. Thus, the Qin family now possesses one million one hundred thousand troops. Moreover, based on my guess, the Qin family may have prepared for this rebellion for hundreds of years.
Hundreds of years? If you can guess this, it shows some wisdom. The voice from inside carried a hint of praise.
Xiang Guang was not the least bit embarrassed and continued, Even so, I still have confidence in eliminating the Qin family. As far as I know, the Qin family has already secretly sent thirty thousand troops into the two northern counties. When the Qin family starts attacking us, I will directly have Shangguan Hong turn against them, and we will launch an internal and external assault together.
Oh?
Xiang Guang's heart stirred as he thought of a possibility and hurriedly said, Ancestor, is Shangguan Hong reliable? The Qin family has prepared for hundreds of years, and someone like Shangguan Hong might really have defected to the Qin family. That would be disastrous. He suddenly realized this point.
Rest assured, even if Shangguan Hong dies, he will not defect to the Qin family. The voice inside seemed very confident.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Guang felt much more at ease. He had blind admiration for the ancestor.
Suddenly, the ancestor's voice became stern, Guang'er, has your intelligence department found out about the deceased third son of the Qin family, Qin Yu, especially how he cultivated?
Qin Yu? That useless third son? Xiang Guang was taken aback.
Xiang Guang actually did not know the details of the battle during Qin De's tribulation, as all his men, except for Wood, had died, and Wood was too disdainful to tell Xiang Guang the truth.
Useless? The Four Directions Killing God and Ge Min. Each is a peak innate master! A nineteen-year-old kid killed five peak masters, and there was also the immortal Wu Xing. That kid even killed the immortal Wu Xing before he died. Do you still dare to say he is useless? The ancestor's voice was slightly angry.
Xiang Guang was stunned.
He had always paid more attention to the eldest and second sons of the Qin family, but he had never cared about this third son. However, now even the mysterious ancestor was paying attention to Qin Yu.
Quickly investigate. What kind of cultivation method allowed a nineteen-year-old child to reach such strength? I absolutely do not believe that a person's talent can be this high; there must be a top-tier cultivation method. If the Qin family has such a method and trains a batch of top experts, that would be a disaster! The ancestor's voice grew heavier, clearly already angry.
Xiang Guang had never seen the ancestor speak with such anger and hurriedly said, Yes, I will investigate right away. With that, Xiang Guang hurriedly left Weiyang Palace.
...
As the sun set, on a flat official road leading to the two northern counties, a military force like a swimming dragon wound its way forward, seemingly endless. The soldiers marched in groups of four, striding quickly.
These soldiers were full of spirit, each exuding a faint killing intent. This was the Qin family's regular army, a real military force that had fought against beasts in the wilderness for years. One person alone was not terrifying, but the fearsome part was that the entire army was like this.
Especially the two special teams led by General Zhao Yunxing, one was a thousand-man team trained by Zhao Yunxing using the Extreme Training Method combined with internal skills, and the other was Zhao Yunxing's personal guard, consisting of only three hundred men. These two elite teams under Zhao Yunxing were terrifyingly powerful.
Between the two teams was a red-haired lion, seemingly ablaze with flames. Zhao Yunxing was riding this red-haired lion, controlling the overall situation in the center of the army.
General, we will reach Lanshan City in half an hour. The Northern Town King has already prepared the military camp for us. Once we arrive, we can directly settle in and rest in Lanshan City, said a scholar riding a chestnut horse to Zhao Yunxing.
Zhao Yunxing smiled and nodded, Xuelan, this time we are the last to enter the two northern counties. It seems the prince has his own plans.
The scholar nodded, This time, borrowing the three armies of the two northern counties, your army is undoubtedly the most powerful attacking force. However, the prince has let Generals Sima and Ouyang's armies enter the two northern counties first. Although the attacks of Generals Sima and Ouyang are decent, they are known for their defense. The prince's arrangement must have deep meaning.
Zhao Yunxing nodded, The prince's arrangements have their reasons. Many things we cannot see now, but in a few months, we will understand the deeper meaning behind the prince's arrangements.
The prince must have been waiting for today for a long time. The Black Water Mountains suddenly turned against us, and thirty thousand Black Water troops became part of our Qin family. Once this news spreads, who wouldn't admire the prince? The scholar clearly admired Qin De as well.
Subsequently, Zhao Yunxing's army entered the two northern counties.
...
Thus, the borrowing route plan secretly agreed upon by the Qin family and Shangguan Hong successfully took its first step, with thirty thousand troops completely entering the two northern counties. Of course, according to the Qin family's statement, Shangguan Hong did not need to provide troops for the attack; just some supplies would suffice.
At this time, the Chu Dynasty had also formed a new situation.
In the south,
Thirty thousand Black Water troops occupied some cities in the southern part of Thunder Blood County, confronting the Mu family of the three southern counties. Although the Mu family had six hundred thousand troops, many of them needed to be stationed in their own three counties, so they could only muster at most three to four hundred thousand for an attack.
The Black Water troops did not attack, merely defending. It was impossible for the three southern counties to break through thirty thousand Black Water troops. After all, to successfully attack a city, the attacking side usually needs to outnumber the defending side by several times.
In the west,
The three armies of Qin Feng, Fu Bing, and Jiang Tao were stationed in the western part of Thunder Blood County, bordering Shangque County, one of the Xiang family's four counties, and Bachu County, where the Xiang family's capital was located. Thirty thousand troops faced off against the Xiang family. Meanwhile, fifty thousand Fierce Tiger troops also entered Thunder Blood County.
As for the north,
In the two northern counties, thirty thousand Qin troops were continuously marching, borrowing the route through the two northern counties to advance westward. They were clearly preparing to launch an attack on one of the Xiang family's four counties, Zhenyang County.
The three factions of the Qin family combined had only one hundred fifty thousand troops in the eastern counties. Among these one hundred fifty thousand, fifty thousand were the Qin family's imperial guards, specifically used to protect the Qin family's stronghold, and they were also a very powerful army.
...
On the Xiang family's side, there was not much movement. Their actions were quite simple. First, they increased the stationed forces along the border with Thunder Blood County, ultimately raising the troop count to forty thousand. However, although the Qin family only had thirty-five thousand troops to confront them, the Qin family originally had astonishing combat power. Moreover, among these thirty-five thousand, there were also fifty thousand Fierce Tiger troops.
The Xiang family also arranged twenty thousand troops in Zhenyang County, which was close to the two northern counties.
As for the border near the Mu family's Shangque County, they were quite relaxed, only arranging three thousand troops. The remaining nearly forty thousand troops of the Xiang family were mostly stationed along the border with the Han Dynasty. Although the Han Dynasty had not yet intervened, preparations were still necessary.
The Xiang family originally claimed to have eight hundred thousand troops, but in reality, they had one million, which was now becoming evident.
...
On a plain, the area was densely packed with troops, and one could not see the end. Military tents had already been set up.
In an inconspicuous military tent in the center.
General Sima, General Ouyang, my lord has asked me to inquire about both of you. We are now close to the Xiang family's Zhenyang County, with only a day's journey left. Why have both generals suddenly set up camp instead of launching an attack?
Zhuang Jun, the second-in-command of the two northern counties, was loyal to Shangguan Hong and had saved him several times.
Sima Yang and Ouyang Zhi exchanged glances, then Ouyang Zhi stroked his beard and smiled, Zhuang Jun, go back and tell your lord that this matter is a military secret of our Qin family in this war. It cannot be disclosed. After the war ends, your lord will understand.
Zhuang Jun frowned slightly. Military secret?
Was he just dismissed with such a sentence?
General Sima, General Ouyang, my lord said that this is a joint action between our Shangguan family and the Qin family. If the Qin family is not confident in breaking Zhenyang County, our Shangguan family can provide twenty thousand troops.
After Zhuang Jun finished speaking, he stared at Generals Sima and Ouyang. However, the two generals still smiled, seemingly unfazed and indifferent.
Breaking Zhenyang County is not difficult. Our inaction is a military secret. When to attack is decided by our Qin army. The Northern Town King need not worry. But we still thank the Northern Town King for his kindness, Sima Yang said.
Seeing the situation, Zhuang Jun had no choice but to retreat.
...
Ten days later, the armies of Sima and Ouyang, totaling two hundred thousand, still remained in the plain, not advancing a single step. For ten days, they had been hoarding a large amount of food and supplies.
Zhuang Jun came again.
Generals Sima and Ouyang, it has been ten days, a full ten days, and your two hundred thousand troops have not moved forward. My lord is starting to doubt your Qin family's sincerity. You are neither attacking nor retreating. What exactly do you want to do? Have you forgotten the initial agreement? Zhuang Jun said, slightly angry.
Sima Yang stood up and smiled, Zhuang Jun, please sit down. There's no need to be so angry. If we had no sincerity, why would we come this far?
After Zhuang Jun sat down, he said, Your Qin family is currently stationed with a large number of troops in Thunder Blood County but is not attacking. Moreover, your two hundred thousand troops are also not moving. General Zhao Yunxing's hundred thousand troops are also advancing slowly. My lord suspects that you are secretly negotiating with the Xiang family, disregarding us in the two northern counties. You can leave at will, but we in the two northern counties are close to the Xiang family, and we will have to bear the Xiang family's wrath.
Haha... Negotiate? Our Qin family would negotiate with the Xiang family? You should go back and tell the Northern Town King to be careful; we will definitely give him an explanation within five days! Ouyang Zhi laughed.
Five days? After Zhuang Jun sat down, he said, Your Qin family is currently stationed with a large number of troops in Thunder Blood County but is not attacking. Moreover, your two hundred thousand troops are also not moving. General Zhao Yunxing's hundred thousand troops are also advancing slowly. My lord suspects that you are secretly negotiating with the Xiang family, disregarding us in the two northern counties. You can leave at will, but we in the two northern counties are close to the Xiang family, and we will have to bear the Xiang family's wrath.
Haha... Negotiate? Our Qin family would negotiate with the Xiang family? You should go back and tell the Northern Town King to be careful; we will definitely give him an explanation within five days! Ouyang Zhi laughed.
Five days? Zhuang Jun frowned slightly, then nodded, Alright, five days it is. My lord and I will wait quietly for the good news from both generals. With that, Zhuang Jun turned to leave, and his personal guards followed.
Five days? Ouyang, do we have confidence in five days? Sima Yang looked at Ouyang Zhi and said.
Ouyang Zhi thought for a moment and said, I'm not sure, but since this is the prince's secret military order, we just need to quietly follow it. The prince must have other hidden strategies. Sima, our prince is quite formidable!
Sima Yang also nodded slightly.
Among the generals of this generation, most were personally promoted by Qin De. This group of people was extremely loyal to Qin De.
...
In the 'Snow Capital' of the Shangguan family's stronghold in the two northern counties, Zhuang Jun was currently in a very ordinary courtyard. This place was not anything remarkable. In fact, it was the place where Shangguan Hong kept his mistress.
My lord.
Zhuang Jun called respectfully from outside the beaded curtain. Through the curtain, one could vaguely see someone sleeping on the luxurious bed inside.
Oh, it's Zhuang Jun. Wait for me to get dressed, Shangguan Hong's voice came from within. My lord, sleep a little longer, a lazy voice rang out as Shangguan Hong comforted, Xiaoxue, don't make a fuss. I have important matters to attend to. After Shangguan Hong said this, the girl indeed stopped pestering him.
After a moment, Shangguan Hong dressed and walked out, and the girl also dressed and came out with him. The girl whom Shangguan Hong kept in his golden house still had a rosy complexion, exuding a lazy aura, like a little kitten, snuggling against Shangguan Hong.
My lord. Zhuang Jun slightly gestured with his eyes.
Xiaoxue, go out and play for a bit. I have important matters to discuss with Zhuang Jun. Shangguan Hong patted Yan Xue's hand, then casually took out a purple jade bracelet from his pocket and placed it in Yan Xue's hand. Yan Xue accepted the purple bracelet, gave Shangguan Hong a kiss, and then smiled as she left.
At that moment, the guards at the door closed the door, leaving only Zhuang Jun and Shangguan Hong in the room. Your Highness, I went to the military camp again to see Generals Ouyang and Sima, Zhuang Jun said. Oh, it's been ten days without any news. How do they explain that? Don't tell me it's some bullshit military secret, Shangguan Hong sneered. According to his secret plan with the Xiang family, when the Qin army attacked Zhenyang, the Shangguan family would strike from behind against the Qin army. At that time, the Qin army would be in chaos as they were engaged in a fierce battle with the Xiang family, and the sudden betrayal from the Shangguan army would surely throw them into disarray. However, with the Qin army now just a day's journey from Zhenyang and yet not moving, Shangguan Hong was naturally anxious. He even worried that the Qin family might have discovered the secret plot between the Shangguan and Xiang families.
Your Highness, they said they would give you a response within five days, Zhuang Jun bowed. Five days? Shangguan Hong's brows furrowed deeply, and suddenly his expression changed slightly as he stood up and said, Let's go back to the palace. At that moment, Shangguan Hong seemed to have thought of something and strode towards the door.
Suddenly-----
Poof!
Shangguan Hong froze, his face pale, and he turned to look at Zhuang Jun in disbelief, saying, You...
At that moment, a dagger was stabbed into Shangguan Hong's waist, a mid-level celestial dagger. With Zhuang Jun's strength at the late stage of the innate realm, he had pierced through Shangguan Hong's protective armor and struck a vital point without him noticing.
Smart. Zhuang Jun smiled at that moment and suddenly said, The master of the Balong army up there, why don't you come out?
A flash of energy appeared, and a lean man appeared in the room. This man's eyes were strange, glowing green, and he was exuding a murderous aura. Zhuang Jun, however, looked at him with a smile and said, You must hate me a lot, right? Your responsibility was to relay the whereabouts of the Shangguan and Xiang families, and also to protect Shangguan Hong. What a pity...
The green-eyed man glanced at Shangguan Hong and knew that he was already severely injured and wouldn't last much longer.
You will die, the green-eyed man said coldly.
Just as Shangguan Hong was about to leave the room and walked beside Zhuang Jun, Zhuang Jun had attacked without any warning, and the green-eyed man had no time to intervene. Just like that, Shangguan Hong was fatally wounded and on the brink of death.
Zhuang Jun, why did you assassinate me? Haven't I treated you well? Feeling his life force gradually fading, Shangguan Hong still found it hard to believe.
Someone had once hinted to Shangguan Hong that he was almost killed, but Zhuang Jun had saved him. The person who had saved him multiple times was now the one who was killing him, and Shangguan Hong found it hard to accept.
Your Highness, you treated me well, but unfortunately, I am one of the three eagles in the Qin family's Eagle Plan. After enduring for so long, this day has finally come. The reason for killing you is that by killing you now, the Qin family is confident in taking control of the entire northern region's two armies!
Zhuang Jun said with a smile.
Eagle Plan? One of the three eagles? Controlling the armies of the two northern regions? At that moment, Shangguan Hong's heart cleared up some doubts, and he underst
Let's not talk about that. The Qin family has treasonous intentions, and your matter is just a fuse. But to choose you as emperor, your father must be blind. Do you think that dead soldier would kill Shang Hong? Hmph, now the two counties in the Northern Region are under Zhuang Jun's control, even making the Northern Region's army obey the Qin family's orders. Clearly, all of this is the Qin family's scheme, and Zhuang Jun is also one of them! If you can't see through such a small scheme, you are truly ruining the Xiang family's empire, the old man scolded.
Xiang Guang fell silent.
From today on, all matters regarding the war will be decided by me personally. During this time, you should reflect well and go back to your palace to think it over, the old man declared, directly stripping Xiang Guang of his imperial authority.
Xiang Guang was shocked; this ancestor hadn't personally managed royal affairs for many years, and clearly, given the current situation, he couldn't sit still any longer.
However, Xiang Guang was filled with joy. This push had thrown everything into chaos, and he didn't even have the mood to take control anymore. Let this old ancestor manage it; he was more than happy to take it easy. He immediately said, Guang'er will go back to reflect.
With that, Xiang Guang left the imperial study, and from today on, he would be an emperor in name only.
The old man turned around, staring outside, his eyes seemingly piercing through space.
Qin family, I want to see what kind of tricks you have. Don't force me to use my final plan; if I do, even if I win, it won't mean anything. A cold smile appeared at the corner of the old man's mouth, his long hair billowing, his robe swirling, exuding an air of superiority over the world.
Mr. Lan and the other four masters beside him dared not make a sound to disturb this ancestor.
No matter how chaotic the Chu Dynasty was at this moment, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei in the wilderness were wholeheartedly focused on their training. According to Qin Yu's memories, there were still a year or two before the Qin family would rise up, so he naturally wasn't in a hurry. He continued on his way while diligently cultivating.
In a boundless forest, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei traversed through it.
At this moment, Qin Yu was wearing long pants and a sleeveless shirt, his muscles clearly visible. This outfit was from the wardrobe in the second-floor bedroom of Lei Mountain Residence. When Qin Yu first arrived at Lei Mountain Residence, his clothes were all torn, but later he found quite a few outfits in the bedroom, including these long pants and sleeveless shirt, which were also available in the Hidden Dragon Continent.
However, the material of these clothes was quite strange; they could actually recognize their master with a drop of blood, and their defense was extremely strong. Qin Yu dropped blood to claim them, and wearing them felt very comfortable. He didn't want to be naked or draped in animal skins all the time.
Qin Yu almost flew through the forest like a flash of lightning, suddenly stopping in his tracks, and Xiao Hei immediately halted as well.
There’s a beastly aura; it’s at the Golden Core stage.
The man and the eagle focused on a direction without hiding at all. They saw a charming woman in purple appear in their line of sight, seemingly surprised as she covered her cherry lips with her small hand.
Xiao Hei, a fox... seems like a cunning beast, Qin Yu said with a slight smirk, looking at the purple-clad woman, and communicated with his spiritual sense. Qin Yu's spiritual sense quickly detected the true form of this purple-clad woman.
Xiao Hei's eagle eyes locked onto the enchanting purple-clad woman like a piercing sword and communicated, Hmph, a Golden Core early-stage beast; killing her would be easy. After traveling through the wilderness for so long, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei had adapted to its brutality.
Survival of the fittest; the various beasts in the wilderness were ferocious, and one must not be deceived by appearances, as beasts could take human form and choose their looks.
Are you human, young man? the purple-clad woman blinked her big, watery eyes, seemingly timidly asking.
Qin Yu suddenly smiled broadly, Miss, I am human; you can call me Young Master Qin. May I ask your name? Qin Yu felt a surge of interest, wanting to play with this little fox and see what she was up to.
The purple-clad woman shyly smiled, I am Yan Xue; it's my first time meeting a human like Young Master Qin. I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to my residence for a rest? As she spoke, her big, watery eyes stared at Qin Yu.
Since the lady invites me, I would be more than happy to accept. Xiao Hei, go have some fun, Qin Yu said directly.
Xiao Hei nodded, simultaneously communicating with Qin Yu, Big Brother, this little fox might have some tricks up her sleeve; be a bit cautious. Xiao Hei was a beast with inherited memories. Although she was at the early Golden Core stage, her strength was comparable to the mid-Golden Core stage. Once she used the various powerful attacks from her inherited memories, she could even match late Golden Core beasts. Why would she fear a little fox at the early Golden Core stage?
Great! Young Master Qin, please follow me, Yan Xue said, turning and floating away. Although her speed was fast, her movements were indeed graceful, like a dance. Qin Yu and Xiao Hei easily followed her. After traveling for several dozen miles, they reached their destination.
During this time, Qin Yu had been in battles and killings and hadn't enjoyed himself yet. Now, he saw a beautiful pavilion made from peach tree trunks, surrounded by a lovely peach blossom forest.
Young Master Qin, this is where my sisters and I live. My elder sister and second sister are probably still inside, Yan Xue's gentle voice rang in Qin Yu's ears.
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow; his spiritual sense had already seen the other two fox spirits in the residence. They should be Yan Xue's elder and second sisters. However, in terms of strength, one of the fox spirits in the pavilion had already reached the mid-Golden Core stage.
Elder sister, second sister! I’ve brought a guest back! Yan Xue called out to the pavilion in a slightly raised voice.
Young Master Qin, let’s go inside, Yan Xue smiled, and at the same time, two incredibly beautiful women walked out of the pavilion—one in black, looking about thirty, exuding a mature charm, and the other in her twenties, also radiating an enchanting aura.
The fox spirit clan was indeed extremely alluring.
Young Master, greetings. I am Yan Zi, this is my second sister Yan Lan, and this is my third sister Yan Xue; I believe you’ve already met. It’s rare for someone from the human race to visit our Peach Blossom Pavilion. I’m overjoyed; please come in, Yan Zi said, extending her hand to pull Qin Yu in. Qin Yu did not resist, allowing Yan Zi to lead him. Her hand felt like jade, transmitting a wonderful sensation. However, Qin Yu remained unaffected.
This fox spirit doesn’t know what tricks she’s trying to play, Qin Yu thought to himself with a smirk.
Yan Zi suddenly glanced at Xiao Hei, her eyes flashing, then smiled, Young Master Qin, this eagle is quite fierce. Did you tame it?
Tamed? No, he’s my brother, Qin Yu replied, his heart resolute; the aura of the fox spirits could not shake his core.
Having trained rigorously since he was eight, Qin Yu's temperament was not something ordinary people could compare to. Moreover, when he was known as Meteor during his assassin missions, he had encountered many temptations from women in the secular world; these were merely child's play.
Yan Zi smiled, Second sister, third sister, quickly prepare tea and pastries.
Yes, Yan Xue and Yan Lan replied in soft voices, and then the sisters dashed into the pavilion like a gust of wind. Qin Yu followed Yan Zi into the living room and sat down on a chair.
After a moment, Yan Xue and Yan Lan brought out some pastries and tea.
These pastries are made by me, Young Master Qin; please have a taste, Yan Xue said, holding a piece up to Qin Yu's mouth as if to feed him. However, Qin Yu took it with his hand and bit into it, and a surge of star power rushed into his mouth, enveloping the pastry, as if a blazing flame had completely incinerated it.
A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth.
Charm incense? Qin Yu looked at the Yan sisters with a smile.
Instantly, the three sisters' expressions changed slightly.
At the same time, a pink fragrance wafted from the Yan sisters, filling the entire living room. Qin Yu waved his hand, and a gust of wind blew, but the fragrance still lingered in the living room, unaffected by the wind.
Young Master Qin, one of your Golden Cores could probably save us sisters a hundred years of hard training, Yan Zi said with a charming smile, and a white light shot from her, transforming into a massive white net that descended directly onto Qin Yu and Xiao Hei.
Sisters, prepare to enjoy a feast, the Yan sisters' eyes glowed with intense light as they stared at Qin Yu.
Xiao Hei, I’ll take action this time! Qin Yu communicated with Xiao Hei through his spiritual sense. As long as the charm incense didn't enter their bodies, it would be manageable. Once it did, it would be troublesome, but Qin Yu was already prepared and would not fall for it.
Alright. Be quick, Xiao Hei replied helplessly.
Whoosh!
A dark golden lightning bolt suddenly tore through the entire living room space, piercing through the white net. With a loud bang, the white net split in two. Yan Zi's face turned pale, and she immediately communicated, It's a mid-grade spirit tool! Sisters, let's go all out.
Yan Zi was mistaken; something that could break a low-grade spirit tool was not necessarily a mid-grade spirit tool. It could also be a high-grade or even a top-grade spirit tool. However, Yan Zi could not imagine that a cultivator at the Golden Core stage would possess a high-grade spirit tool.
Hearing Yan Zi's communication, Yan Xue and Yan Lan immediately moved towards Qin Yu. However, Qin Yu did not attack the two.
The dark golden flying sword shot towards Yan Zi like a needle. Yan Zi quickly pulled off her belt, and her loose robe fell away. To everyone's surprise, she was completely bare underneath, her alluring figure exposed to Qin Yu.
The pulled belt transformed into a soft sword, suddenly straightening and shooting towards Qin Yu.
Just these vulgar tricks.
Qin Yu sneered, extending one hand to grab the soft sword, his finger strength penetrating through it, breaking the sword effortlessly. Now that he had reached the level of a high-grade spirit tool, the power of his blazing gauntlets was indeed formidable. At that moment, Yan Xue and Yan Lan attacked Qin Yu from both sides.
Eagle Claw Technique!
Qin Yu's hands formed into eagle claws, disregarding the weapons in Yan Xue and Yan Lan's hands, directly grabbing their wrists, his finger strength penetrating through, breaking their wrists. Then, he clenched his eagle claws into fists, striking Yan Xue and Yan Lan in the center of their brows.
Yan Xue and Yan Lan fell to the ground, transforming into foxes.
Third sister, second sister! Yan Zi screamed, rushing towards Qin Yu like a madwoman. However, to Qin Yu's astonishment, as Yan Zi charged at him, she suddenly changed direction and fled at high speed.
Fleeing? Competing with me in speed?
Qin Yu moved like a silent wind, almost instantly reaching Yan Zi's side. As she fled at high speed, she glanced back, secretly exhaling a sigh of relief, That guy didn't catch up. But when she turned back, she found Qin Yu smiling right in front of her.
Ah!
Yan Zi let out a high-pitched scream. Qin Yu frowned at the sound, and Yan Zi's eyes flashed with cold light as her hand transformed into a claw aimed at Qin Yu. Qin Yu directly punched, breaking Yan Zi's claw and striking her in the abdomen. Yan Zi trembled violently and then collapsed to the ground, transforming into a fox.
Three fox spirits, Qin Yu said with a nonchalant smile.
Xiao Hei, in the wilderness, beasts of all kinds mostly want to kill each other to try to devour each other's Golden Cores. These three fox spirits also wanted to kill us to seize our Golden Cores, Qin Yu said, extending one hand to unleash a flame that directly burned the fox's corpse, revealing a Golden Core before him.
With a wave of his hand, he stored it in his spatial ring and then flew back to the Peach Blossom Pavilion.
Seeing Qin Yu, Xiao Hei communicated, Big Brother, we haven't even covered half the distance back, yet we've already killed several Golden Core beasts. We didn't want to kill them for no reason, but these beasts were too ruthless, each wanting to eat our Golden Cores. But their strength was too weak.
It's not that their strength is weak; it's that their vision is too poor. Xiao Hei, the other two Golden Cores are yours. Let's find a secret place to refine these Golden Cores, Qin Yu smiled.
Xiao Hei opened her mouth, and two bolts of lightning shot out, striking the two fox corpses, and two Golden Cores immediately flew out, swallowed by Xiao Hei. Big Brother, these two Golden Cores will probably take three days to refine. Let's find a place first.
Qin Yu and Xiao Hei, one man and one eagle, quickly left the Peach Blossom Pavilion.
In the wilderness, beasts fought each other, wanting to devour each other's Golden Cores or Nascent Souls to increase their strength. Of course, to devour someone else's Golden Core, one needed sufficient strength. Yan Xue felt that Qin Yu and Xiao Hei were about the same strength as early Golden Core stage, so she decided to take action.
However, neither Qin Yu nor Xiao Hei could be judged by their appearances. Along the way, several beasts had already lost their Golden Cores due to underestimating Qin Yu and Xiao Hei.
As the night grew cooler, the winds in the wilderness became fiercer. In an unnamed mountain range in the wilderness, Qin Yu and Xiao Hei were in a cave, the entrance of which was set with a simple illusion array.
Qin Yu sat cross-legged, the Golden Core floating in front of him. Suddenly, Qin Yu opened his eyes. He pointed with one hand, and a pale blue flame erupted from his fingertip, enveloping the Golden Core. With a series of hissing sounds, the Golden Core was continuously burned, eventually transforming into a stream of golden liquid that swirled around Qin Yu.
Hmph!
The air around Qin Yu trembled, and suddenly, strands of pale golden star power erupted from his body, forming a massive swirling cloud. Qin Yu was at the center of this swirling cloud, and the golden liquid transformed into energy, wrapped by the enormous vortex.
The pale golden star power formed a cycle, drawing the energy of the Golden Core into his dantian, where a star cloud continuously rotated. However, at the center of the star cloud, the star true fire was extremely intense.
Hiss, hiss~~~
As this golden energy entered the dantian, it first had to undergo further refinement by the star true fire.
Burning!
Generally, demon beasts directly devour golden pills and absorb their power for themselves, but Qin Yu is different. He always refines these golden pills first, completely refining away the foreign energy, leaving only the most important essence of life for a cultivator.
Only this most basic essence of power is absorbed by Qin Yu. Although refining with the Starfire wastes ninety percent of the golden pill's power, Qin Yu always remembers the key point emphasized by Senior Lei Wei in Star Transformation—purity!
The power must be pure, and the foundation must be solid!
The nebula in Qin Yu's dantian continuously rotates, forming a vortex, with each layer of the vortex containing silver particles. Each of these silver particles harbors powerful energy, and the last refined purest energy is absorbed by these silver particles.
After refining ninety percent of a golden pill, the remaining purest power is the essence of life for a cultivator.
The golden liquid floating around Qin Yu is refined little by little. Qin Yu is not in a hurry; there's no need to rush. After nearly three days and nights, Qin Yu finally refined it completely and absorbed it all.
Qin Yu opened his eyes to see that Little Black had also finished his cultivation nearby.
Big brother, did you succeed in refining? I just succeeded too, Little Black's spiritual voice came through.
Qin Yu smiled and nodded.
Big brother, we take some time to absorb, while those demon beasts devour golden pills quickly. But they just gulp it down, as if more energy is better, Little Black said with a hint of disdain.
Ordinary demon beasts only know the most basic cultivation methods; how could they compare to Little Black? After all, Little Black has many mysterious cultivation methods in his memory.
Little Black, it's time to hit the road.
Qin Yu's figure flashed and he dashed out of the cave. The illusion array was dispelled with a wave of his hand, and Little Black followed suit, continuing their journey of cultivation in the wilderness.
As Qin Yu and Little Black set off, in the command center of Xiyang Town, the moon was bright and the stars sparse. Qin De stood in the courtyard, looking up at the moon with his hands behind his back.
The situation is set!
Qin De's eyes shone brightly, clearly very excited. This operation to control the entire northern region's two counties was perfect, everything was within Qin De's plan from start to finish. Initially, he deliberately met with Shangguan Hong to agree on an alliance, all for this day.
Whether Shangguan Hong was genuinely allied with him or not, when the time came, he had to publicly declare his alliance with Qin De's side. At least, apart from some absolute high-level figures, ordinary generals wouldn't know the truth. This way, the plan could unfold, and the entire northern region's two counties could be controlled.
Shen Bao's eyes seemed to burst with lightning as he shouted, Kill! Shen Yu beside him also exuded a fierce aura, and as brothers of the Black Wind Leopard demon clan, their speed reached its limit, two black lightning bolts rushing towards Qin Yu and Xiao Hei.
Kill!
Qin Yu and Xiao Hei's momentum suddenly peaked, and with a loud shout and an eagle's cry, the two unleashed their strongest combat power, transforming into two bolts of lightning, each charging towards their respective opponents!
Shen Bao and Qin Yu turned into two black shadows, rapidly engaging in combat.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Each clash produced earth-shattering sounds, with the two sometimes soaring into the sky and sometimes battling on the ground, their afterimages causing the giant trees in the jungle to crash down one by one.
Ha!
Qin Yu threw a straight punch, piercing the air directly towards Shen Bao's chest. A glint flashed in Shen Bao's eyes, and he effortlessly dodged, creating several afterimages in the process. Qin Yu's punch landed heavily on the giant tree behind Shen Bao.
Suddenly—
Bang!
Like a bomb, the towering tree, dozens of meters high, shattered into countless splinters, as if it had been completely crushed, each piece no larger than a palm, scattering in all directions.
Shen Bao swayed twice and retreated a hundred meters, then stood in mid-air, staring at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu also stood still, locking his gaze on Shen Bao.
This guy hasn't even transformed into his true Black Wind Leopard form, and his speed is already on par with mine. Once he transforms, his speed will increase again. Then I really won't be able to match him. Qin Yu's breath completely locked onto Shen Bao, while his mind raced with thoughts on how to deal with this Black Wind Leopard.
In terms of speed, Qin Yu had no advantage, and was even at a disadvantage.
Suddenly, Qin Yu's eyes lit up, and a smile crept onto his face: Right, the Black Wind Leopard excels in speed. While his strength isn't bad, compared to my speed, his strength is insufficient. And my power, when combined with the power of the stars, surpasses his!
Shen Bao glanced at the shattered wood and sneered, You do have some strength. No wonder you could kill my third brother. But... with this little strength, you're not my opponent. Shen Bao said this, but in reality, he was also shocked by the power of Qin Yu's punch just now.
If that punch had hit Shen Bao, he would have been severely injured, if not dead.
Don't talk big; let's see your true skills. Qin Yu guessed Shen Bao's thoughts, clearly realizing that this Shen Bao had also noticed the strength of Qin Yu.
Since that was the case, he had to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.
Qin Yu once again shot towards Shen Bao like an arrow. At first glance, it seemed he was following a straight trajectory, but upon closer inspection, one could see that Qin Yu's body was effortlessly swaying slightly as he flew.
There was not a whisper of wind!
In an instant, Qin Yu was in front of Shen Bao.
Wind? Can you compare your control over the wind to that of us Black Wind Leopards? Shen Bao said, while his body easily swayed to avoid Qin Yu's attack. Shen Bao's movement also... made no sound of wind!
What!
Qin Yu's expression changed; this Shen Bao could move with the wind just like him, unaffected by any wind resistance.
Suddenly, a sharp, high-pitched eagle's cry echoed through the sky.
What's wrong with Xiao Hei? Qin Yu quickly retreated, his perception expanding greatly, allowing him to see the battle between Xiao Hei and Shen Yu clearly. At this moment, Shen Bao also stopped fighting, having noticed his younger brother's situation.
Shen Bao transformed into a Black Wind Leopard, with greenish patterns on his back even glowing faintly. At this moment, Shen Bao's fur stood on end, his leopard eyes fixed on Xiao Hei, growling continuously but not attacking.
Whoosh~~~
Xiao Hei spread his enormous wings, the black feathers shining like cold steel, while sparks of electricity flickered across his body. At the same time, flames surged around Xiao Hei, his powerful aura startling everyone.
The Black Wind Leopard continued to growl, its fur bristling.
Yow~~
A piercing sound erupted from Xiao Hei's mouth, directly stimulating everyone's ears, including Qin Yu, who felt a shiver in his heart. He realized that Xiao Hei had completely gone berserk. With a flap of his wings, Xiao Hei shot straight into the sky.
Suddenly—
Bolts of lightning shot out from Xiao Hei's body, transforming him into a god of thunder, as countless bolts of lightning erupted from him, crashing down towards the Black Wind Leopard below.
The Black Wind Leopard moved at high speed, but the lightning was too fast and too numerous. Each bolt struck the Black Wind Leopard, causing it to howl in pain before leaping into the air.
Xiao Hei opened his mouth.
A massive ball of thunder and fire shot out, with a bolt of lightning at its center. The power contained within this lightning was terrifying, surrounded by blazing flames. What was most bizarre was that the lightning and flames seemed to be one.
Heavens, how strong is this power? If it hits, even I would be severely injured! Qin Yu was shocked, feeling that Xiao Hei was unfathomably powerful, This Xiao Hei is way too strong!
The ball of thunder and fire crashed down towards the Black Wind Leopard.
The Black Wind Leopard suddenly vanished, easily dodging the incoming thunder and fire, then lunged at Xiao Hei.
Bang!
The avoided thunder and fire suddenly turned and struck the Black Wind Leopard, producing a powerful shockwave, accompanied by a mournful howl. Qin Yu could smell the scent of burnt fur.
Second brother!
Seeing Shen Yu severely injured, Shen Bao panicked and charged towards Xiao Hei. In the process, he transformed into a Black Wind Leopard, and suddenly, Qin Yu heard Xiao Hei's voice in his mind.
Big brother, stop him! I'm running low on energy.
Not good!
Qin Yu realized that the energy Xiao Hei used to unleash that deadly thunder and fire came at a cost. At this moment, he couldn't care about anything else!
The ethereal silver star power instantly enveloped Qin Yu, forming a nebula that spun rapidly. In an instant, Qin Yu felt completely connected to the heavens and earth. His speed suddenly increased—
Looking for death!
A fierce light shone in Qin Yu's eyes.
Roar~~~ The Black Wind Leopard howled and immediately attacked Xiao Hei. But before Shen Bao could strike, Xiao Hei flapped his wings and charged towards Qin Yu, while the Black Wind Leopard vanished and continued its assault on Xiao Hei.
Big brother, it's up to you!
Xiao Hei's voice echoed in Qin Yu's mind, and a smile appeared on Qin Yu's face.
My master was able to kill a Great Ascension stage expert and several Loose Immortals, as well as dozens of Crossing Tribulation stage and Void stage experts when he had just reached the Tribulation Transcendence stage. If I, as his disciple, can't even kill a Golden Core stage beast, I might as well kill myself!
The star realm spread boundlessly around Qin Yu. The area of dispersion was where Qin Yu's attacks were strongest, and within this range, his speed was even faster.
Roar~~
The Black Wind Leopard bared its teeth and lunged at Qin Yu, while its claws swiped towards him. Qin Yu, wearing the Flame Fist Gauntlets, also transformed his hands into claws to clash with the Black Wind Leopard's claws.
Fool!
Qin Yu's right hand fiercely grabbed the claw, and the star power combined with his formidable physical strength erupted. A 'crack' sounded as one of Shen Bao's claws was shattered.
Shen Bao panicked!
Roar~~~ He let out a frenzied howl, and suddenly, bone spikes shot out from his four claws like arrows. Qin Yu had never expected that the Black Wind Leopard's bone spikes could detach and attack.
Not good~!
Qin Yu's expression changed drastically. He was too close to the Black Wind Leopard, and even if he realized it, he couldn't dodge in time.
Thud! Thud!
The star power within Qin Yu erupted completely, and he shot sideways like an arrow. Even though he dodged quickly, two bone spikes pierced his body—one into his left arm and the other between his ribs.
Thud!
Qin Yu spat out a mouthful of blood. Although his body was as strong as a spiritual weapon, the power of the Black Wind Leopard's final attack was simply too great! The bone spikes were naturally produced by the Black Wind Leopard's body, and once sever
This golden core in the late stage has immense energy, even surpassing the energy contained within Qin Yu himself. Fortunately, Qin Yu did not directly devour it like ordinary demon beasts. Instead, he refined the golden core with the Star True Fire, ultimately only absorbing the pure essence of the golden core.
Inside Qin Yu's dantian.
The Star True Fire continuously burned through the golden core energy, reaching the utmost limit, and then the remaining essence was directly devoured by the swirling nebula within Qin Yu's dantian, and subsequently absorbed by layers of silver particles in the nebula vortex.
...
As time passed day by day, the silver particles in the nebula vortex within Qin Yu's body had grown significantly compared to the beginning. Suddenly—
Like a stone shattering, the silver particles actually split in half, and then one by one, the silver particles continued to split apart. In just a moment, the layers of silver particles in the nebula vortex within Qin Yu's body had all shattered into two halves.
Instantly, the number of silver particles in the nebula within the dantian doubled, and the density of the silver particles in each layer of the silver vortex also increased by one fold.
Mid-stage Nebula!
At this moment, Qin Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart; he had finally reached the mid-stage of the nebula. After successfully cultivating in Thunder Mountain, he had stepped into the early stage of the nebula. However, to advance from the early stage to the mid-stage of the nebula through mere cultivation would take at least several decades to a hundred years.
However, along the way, Qin Yu had fought many demon beasts, killed numerous golden core stage demon beasts, and absorbed a lot of golden core essence. Now, having devoured the essence of a late-stage golden core, he had instantly broken through the early stage of the nebula and reached the mid-stage.
The silver particles in the nebula vortex within Qin Yu's body were densely packed, forming circles that spiraled around. But Qin Yu continued to refine the golden core essence, constantly absorbing it.
It was unclear how long had passed when Qin Yu finally opened his eyes.
Little Black has also reached the mid-stage of the golden core. Qin Yu saw that Little Black was still refining the golden core, not in a hurry, sitting cross-legged and quietly waiting. The more powerful the demon beast, the slower it was to advance a level, but their strength could not be judged solely by appearance.
When Little Black fought with Shen Yu, he was only in the early stage of the golden core, yet he defeated the late-stage black wind leopard with his ultimate move—Thunder Fire Attack. With the inherited memories, Little Black was indeed very powerful.
Big Brother. Little Black also woke up at this moment, and the voice that entered Qin Yu's mind was filled with excitement.
Qin Yu and Little Black's power levels were quite similar, and they were almost ready to advance further.
Little Black, let's go. I wonder what demon beasts are waiting for us ahead. Qin Yu and Little Black left this place of cultivation and began their journey again. Cultivating in the wilderness was indeed much faster than in the Dragon Continent.
However, the wilderness was also much more dangerous. For example, if they encountered the Wood family and the Wood family, they would probably be doomed. Moreover... there were demon beasts in the wilderness that were even more powerful than the black wind leopard!
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Inside the Weiyang Palace of the Imperial Palace in the capital of Bachu County.
Master, everything is going according to your plan. This time, the 200,000 cavalry of the Xiang family has conducted several attacks, with various units coordinating and assisting. We have already taken three cities in the Thunder Blood County. Mr. Lan respectfully reported from outside the beaded curtain.
Inside the beaded curtain, a vague figure was sitting cross-legged on a jade bed that sparkled with colorful light.
Mm, good. From now on, we must proceed step by step, not be overly ambitious. How is the plan for the two counties in the northern region progressing? The voice of the ancestor came out, sounding very calm.
Mr. Lan replied respectfully, Master, we have now found a descendant of the Shangguan family’s branch. This kid is completely obedient to us. The next step is to kill that Zhuang Jun.
Mm. The ancestor inside said lightly, then fell silent.
Suddenly...
A green figure rushed in from outside at high speed, shouting, Master, it's bad! Master, something terrible has happened! This middle-aged man in green was also a disciple of the ancestor, just like Mr. Lan.
Don't panic. What kind of manner is this! A cold reprimanding voice came from inside the beaded curtain.
The middle-aged man in green immediately froze, then anxiously said, Master, it's bad! The Upper Sparrow County has fallen! The Upper Sparrow County has been breached!!!
Boom!
A terrifying aura surged out from within the beaded curtain, causing all the beads of the curtain to snap and fly out. The long-haired old man with flowing black hair remained motionless, yet he had already rushed out of the room, plunging the Weiyang Palace into a state of great oppression.
The ancestor's eyes seemed to flicker with cold stars as he stared at the middle-aged man in green, who was sweating profusely.
Say it again.
The middle-aged man in green hurriedly said in fear, Ancestor, we just received news that the Upper Sparrow County has been breached. Hundreds of thousands of Qin troops have completely stormed into the Upper Sparrow County from the south. The few defending soldiers in the Upper Sparrow County posed no resistance at all!
The ancestor's anger began to gather, and the entire air seemed to vibrate.
What is the Mu family doing? the ancestor coldly shouted.
The southern part of the Upper Sparrow County was adjacent to the southern three counties of the Mu family, so there were only 30,000 defenders in the southern part of the Upper Sparrow County, with almost no defenses. Who would have thought that such a major oversight would occur in what seemed to be the safest place?
The Mu family? The Mu family has defected to the Qin family! The middle-aged man in green immediately said.
The ancestor's body shook, his expression changing several times in an instant, but then a smile appeared on his face: Haha... Qin family, what a Qin family! My Xiang family pretended to ally with the Qin family, and they actually used the Mu family to pretend to ally with my Xiang family!
The ancestor almost instantly understood.
The most loyal Mu family had completely pledged allegiance to the Qin family at some point, and at the most critical moment for the Xiang family, they suddenly rebelled and breached the Upper Sparrow County, entering deep into the heart of the Upper Sparrow County.
With the Mu family, the Xiang family, and the Mu family, they had stood alongside the Chu Dynasty's six counties, possessing a comparable military strength, and could still fight against the Qin family. Now, with the Mu family suddenly defecting and breaching the defenses of the Upper Sparrow County...
Thus, the Xiang family was in an absolutely weak position.
The Xiang family had no idea how many Qin troops were currently in the Upper Sparrow County. This time, the invading forces included 300,000 Black Water troops and 300,000 troops from the three southern counties, totaling 600,000. This 600,000-strong army swept through, crushing everything in their path, with cities surrendering one after another or being rapidly breached.
At the same time, the Qin family's 300,000 troops from the two northern counties, along with 300,000 of the original 400,000 troops from the two northern counties, also began their attack on the Zhenyang County.
Haha... Qin family, what a Qin family! Impressive, impressive! But this forces me to use my last resort! The ancestor laughed loudly, then waved his sleeve, his robe billowing, and he directly broke through the air from the Weiyang Palace.
Mr. Lan and the middle-aged man in green exchanged glances.
Master, are we going to use absolute force? the middle-aged man in green said in shock.
Mr. Lan looked at the figure of the ancestor disappearing and slowly nodded, At this point, relying on the Xiang family’s army has no hope at all. We can only depend on Master’s astonishing strength. It’s been nearly a thousand years; I wonder what realm Master has reached. I truly look forward to it. Mr. Lan's eyes sparkled with fervent light.
If Master makes a move, then... The middle-aged man in green's eyes were also filled with anticipation.
...
In mid-air, the old ancestor in a black robe calmly shouted down, Wood, my old friend has arrived. Why not come to meet me?
The door of the room below opened, and Wood, dressed in green, looked up at the sky. Then his body transformed into a shooting star, directly soaring into the sky, and soon he was facing the old ancestor. After carefully examining the old ancestor several times, he sighed, Brother Xiang, we have known each other for nearly a thousand years. Back then, you were merely at the peak of the innate stage, while I was already in the early stage of the golden core. But now I have reached the limit of the late stage of the golden core, while you have already reached the nascent soul stage.
Xiang Yang, the son of the Western Chu Overlord Xiang Yu, achieved the Chu Dynasty after his father died in battle, becoming the first emperor of the Chu Dynasty in practice. During his reign, he managed the Chu Dynasty meticulously, making it the strongest nation among the three countries of the Dragon Continent.
In terms of martial arts potential, Xiang Yang surpassed his father Xiang Yu. While governing the country, he also cultivated, and like his father, he stepped into the golden core stage. He then abdicated to quietly cultivate in the Weiyang Palace, and after so many years, Xiang Yang had reached the early stage of the nascent soul.
In the hearts of the Xiang family disciples, in terms of status, Xiang Yang, the practical first emperor of the Chu Dynasty, had surpassed his father, the Western Chu Overlord Xiang Yu.
On the path of cultivation, everyone has their opportunities. Brother Wood, you might also break through the limits of the golden core stage and reach the nascent soul stage someday. After this matter, I will share some of my experiences of reaching the nascent soul stage with you, if that’s alright? Xiang Yang said with a smile.
Wood's eyes lit up.
For cultivators, breaking through from the golden core stage to the nascent soul stage also requires insights. Breaking through from the nascent soul stage to the void stage is even more difficult. Each boundary breakthrough is challenging without guidance from predecessors; it is very hard to do it alone.
Wood had been practicing in his sect, and it was also very difficult for him to break through. If he had Xiang Yang's guidance, it would naturally be much easier.
Oh? Then I thank Brother Xiang. I wonder if Brother Xiang has any matters at hand. If Wood can help, just let me know. Wood also knew that Xiang Yang wouldn't come to offer benefits for no reason, especially since Xiang Yang was much stronger than him, and he couldn't refuse.
Xiang Yang nodded slightly, then turned to look east, his eyes flashing with cold light, and a chill began to emanate from him.
Wood was startled: What is this freak planning to do? The killing intent is too heavy.
Come with me to the east; I want to have a good talk with that Qin De. I heard that Qin De has just stepped into the golden core stage, right? One is in the early stage of the golden core, and the other is a mid-stage Feng Yuzi. Hmph... Xiang Yang's tone carried a sense of condescension.
A master in the early stage of the nascent soul was not on the same level as someone in the early stage of the golden core, so naturally, he looked down on them.
Since Brother Xiang has a request, I naturally wish to accompany you. Wood smiled, thinking it was just Qin De and Feng Yuzi. Following Xiang Yang, he wasn't afraid of two little golden core cultivators.
Xiang Yang nodded slightly to Wood: Then let’s go!
Then, Xiang Yang and Wood immediately flew side by side towards the east at high speed, their black and green robes billowing in the wind. The two super experts rushed towards the east!
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In the wilderness
Qin Yu and Little Black were swiftly traversing through the wilderness. Along the way, many weaker demon beasts dared not approach them. They had previously encountered a late-stage golden core violent-eyed bear and a late-stage golden core crimson blood wolf, which were easily dealt with by Qin Yu and Little Black.
After resting for a night, Qin Yu and Little Black set off again.
Little Black, this grassland is so vast. Qin Yu suddenly stopped and looked ahead, where a gigantic grassland appeared before him. He had never seen such a vast grassland, with no end in sight.
Little Black was also astonished.
Big Brother, let’s not worry about that. Let’s continue on our way. Little Black said to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu nodded: Let’s go!
The two immediately began to weave through the grassland. Although they were on the grassland, Qin Yu and Little Black were essentially flying, just half a meter above the ground. In some places, the grass was quite tall, and they zipped through the tall grass, feeling quite good.
The demon beasts on this grassland are still quite strong. Qin Yu's spiritual sense completely covered dozens of kilometers.
Just average. After so long, we’ve only spotted one early-stage golden core demon beast, and it fled far away before getting close to us. Little Black communicated, clearly unimpressed with ordinary demon beasts. As they flew longer,
Qin Yu and Little Black were increasingly amazed by the vastness of this grassland, which was at least several thousand miles long.
Qin Yu and Little Black had not flown so freely in a long time. They flew several thousand miles in one breath, and it felt quite nice. Suddenly, Qin Yu's expression changed, and he communicated, Little Black, something feels off. There are no demon beasts within a range of several dozen kilometers ahead.
Qin Yu suddenly stopped, and Little Black also halted.
Big Brother, I have a bad feeling. Little Black noticed that there were no demon beasts ahead, not even a single ordinary wild beast. This was truly strange; such a lush grassland had not a single demon beast.
Qin Yu frowned: We’re only a little over ten thousand miles away from leaving the wilderness. We should head back. If we detour around this grassland, with its endless expanse, who knows how much longer it would take. Besides, this isn’t the depths of the wilderness; there shouldn’t be any particularly powerful demon beasts to worry about.
Right, what’s there to worry about? We’ve even encountered the nascent soul stage Tight Eagle Flame, what else is there to fear? Little Black's innate pride made him completely unconcerned about danger.
Alright, let’s go!
Qin Yu and Little Black once again approached the grassland, traversing through the area devoid of any demon beasts.
Suddenly, an astonishing aura radiated from afar, completely pressing down on Qin Yu and Xiao Hei. That aura was much stronger than the thunderous pressure of the Four Nine Heavenly Tribulation, causing Qin Yu and Xiao Hei to feel their hearts pounding loudly in their ears.
Big brother, what a terrifying aura! Xiao Hei couldn't help but turn to look at the source of the pressure.
Qin Yu also turned to look.
All he saw was a massive dark cloud covering the sky. Then, this enormous dark cloud flashed and descended right in front of Qin Yu and Xiao Hei. The speed was so fast that it left Qin Yu and Xiao Hei dumbfounded. Clearly, this monster was faster than they were.
Humans, little black eagle, do you still think you can run now that you're here with me?
The voice of the monster echoed in the minds of Qin Yu and Xiao Hei.
Qin Yu looked at the monster before him and couldn't help but gasp. The creature was dark red all over, over a hundred meters long, and several dozen meters tall, clad in armor that resembled dark red rocks. It had six sharp, thick spikes on its neck and a golden horn on its forehead.
Divine Beast, Dragon Rock Lion!
Qin Yu felt a dryness in his throat. He had read many introductions to monsters in the cultivation manuals in the study of Lei Mountain. This Dragon Rock Lion was enormous, said to be a product of the fusion between the divine beast dragon and the divine beast fire rock lion.
A divine beast!
Monsters are classified into many levels, and the highest existence is the divine beast. Divine beasts possess immense power that cannot be judged by their appearance. A divine beast at the Nascent Soul stage can even be more formidable than a cultivator at the Void stage.
To cultivators, divine beasts are synonymous with strength.
Even at the same stage of completion, a divine beast that has survived the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation can take on ten cultivators at the same stage. The gap is simply too vast.
Big brother, what a powerful aura. Even the Nascent Soul stage Golden Flame Eagle didn't make me feel this uncomfortable. Xiao Hei also felt the immense pressure at this moment.
Xiao Hei and Qin Yu no longer flew at high speed; they had just witnessed the speed of this Dragon Rock Lion, which was at least twice as fast as Qin Yu's fastest state. They had no hope whatsoever.
The Dragon Rock Lion's eyes fixed on Qin Yu and Xiao Hei. Then, it transmitted its thoughts: You dare to enter my forbidden domain? It seems you are outsiders who know nothing of the rules here.
Qin Yu knew that divine beasts were as intelligent as humans, so he immediately spoke respectfully, I am Qin Yu, and my younger brother Hei Yu and I are trying to return to the Hidden Dragon Continent. We have never been to this grassland before and are unaware of the rules. I hope the senior can allow us to leave.
Qin Yu understood the principle of having to bow one's head under the eaves.
Senior, may I ask what realm you have reached? I feel you are much stronger than that Nascent Soul stage Golden Flame Eagle. Xiao Hei, for some reason, asked this question to the Dragon Rock Lion at that moment.
The Dragon Rock Lion glanced at Xiao Hei and surprisingly replied, Nascent Soul stage Golden Flame Eagle? You mean the yellow-feathered eagle from seventy thousand miles to the east? Although I am also a Golden Flame Eagle, I could easily deal with ten of those little birds!
The Dragon Rock Lion exuded a pressure, then looked at Xiao Hei with interest and said, Little black eagle, it seems you have an aura that attracts me. I feel... eating you would be very beneficial for me.
Qin Yu and Xiao Hei's hearts trembled. They had just seen that the Dragon Rock Lion was somewhat reasonable, and they had a glimmer of hope. Now, however, the Dragon Rock Lion said this.
Qin De flew through the air on his sword and soon saw Xiang Yang standing in the void. Xiang Yang's black hair danced wildly, and his black robe fluttered, but it was his cold eyes that seemed to see through people's hearts that truly made one tremble.
Xiang Yang, you truly are the most outstanding descendant of the Xiang family.
Qin De held a sense of admiration for Xiang Yang. Back when the Western Chu overlord was tyrannical and vying for supremacy, he offended many powers. Later, when the overlord died, the Xiang family became the target of public criticism. Fortunately, the young Xiang Yang emerged, forging distant alliances while attacking nearby foes, ultimately dividing the world with two other major powers.
Later, Xiang Yang managed the Chu Dynasty for decades, making it the strongest among the three dynasties. Not only was Xiang Yang skilled in governance, but it was also said that his talent in martial arts was on par with his father, Xiang Yu. Even while distracted by state affairs, he still stepped into the Golden Core realm.
He encountered powerful foes and was extremely domineering, yet lacked benevolence. In contrast, Xiang Yang was nearly perfect—sometimes merciful, sometimes ruthless; sometimes upright, sometimes engaging in covert killings. He wielded various means with ease, a true born ruler.
Qin De pays his respects to Senior Xiang Yang. Qin De smiled and slightly cupped his hands, neither servile nor overbearing.
Xiang Yang glanced at Qin De. Just by seeing that the other party showed no signs of nervousness upon meeting him, he could tell the difference between his descendant Xiang Guang and Qin De. But no matter what, he was still a member of the Xiang family. A faint smile appeared on Xiang Yang's lips.
Qin De! Xiang Yang scrutinized Qin De and then said with a smile, You truly are a remarkable person. No wonder you managed to occupy most of the Chu Dynasty's territory in such a short time. I, Xiang Yang, admire you greatly. However... I am a member of the Xiang family. You are a smart man; you should have guessed why I came here?
Qin De swept his gaze over Xiang Yang and Wood. When he saw Wood, a fierce glint erupted in his eyes.
Wood. Qin De suddenly recalled the scene of his son Qin Yu perishing alongside Wu Xing. Wood looked at Qin De, his eyes also filled with a hint of killing intent; he had never forgotten the death of his junior brother.
Xiang Yang's voice grew serious: Qin De, did you not hear my question?
Qin De looked at Xiang Yang and said, Senior Xiang Yang, I truly do not know why you have come here so ostentatiously. Qin De pretended to be oblivious.
Xiang Yang's brows furrowed slightly, and a cold light immediately surged in his eyes: Oh, even someone as clever as Qin De cannot guess? Then I will speak plainly. I want you to withdraw your Qin family army. In that case, the three counties of the Eastern Region will still belong to your Qin family. You will remain a vassal of my Xiang family, and the matters of the three counties in the Eastern Region will be left to you, treated as a 'country within a country.' How about that?
Withdraw? A country within a country? Qin De suddenly burst into laughter.
His laughter was filled with endless mockery. Hearing Qin De's laughter, Xiang Yang's expression remained unchanged as he quietly awaited Qin De's response. Qin De's expression suddenly turned serious as he said to Xiang Yang, Senior Xiang Yang, I respect you as a wise ruler of the Chu Dynasty, but you are dreaming. At this point, my Qin family occupies ten out of the twelve counties of the Chu Dynasty. Do you think I would withdraw? Is that even possible?
Xiang Yang's cold aura intensified: Qin De, can you not see the situation clearly?
The situation? What situation? Qin De stared unyieldingly at Xiang Yang. The two locked eyes, and Qin De showed no fear. Moreover, you are just a cultivator. Do you think you can compare to two hundred thousand troops?
Qin De's momentum instead rose.
Xiang Yang suddenly laughed and said, Good, good Qin De. I just want to tell you that I have already reached the Nascent Soul stage. Although I am only in the early stage, I believe you understand what that means. Think carefully.
Think about what? Qin De replied without hesitation.
Xiang Yang's expression slightly changed. Even with his excellent self-control, he was angered. This Qin De was playing dumb with him.
Even though you have reached the early stage of the Golden Core, I could kill you with a single glance, as well as that Feng Yuzi. I could easily kill your Qin family's generals one by one. Do you understand what I mean? Xiang Yang said, word by word.
Yet Qin De still maintained a calm smile.
Senior Xiang Yang, both Feng Yuzi and I are Golden Core cultivators, and your spiritual sense can easily find us. But do you know the other generals of my Qin family? Even if they were in front of you, you wouldn't be able to tell if they are my Qin family's generals, Qin De stared at Xiang Yang and said.
A cultivator uses their spiritual sense to search for someone, at least knowing their aura. Otherwise, how could they determine if it was them?
Within the army, the general's tent is the same as the other soldiers' tents. You cannot identify who the general is, so how can you kill my Qin family's generals? Qin De fixed his gaze on Xiang Yang, speaking each word clearly.
Moreover, the two hundred thousand troops from the Northern Region have already invaded Zhenyang County. Your Xiang family's two hundred thousand troops have had one hundred thousand surrender, and the other hundred thousand are merely hanging on. The Black Water Army and the Mu family together have nearly six hundred thousand troops and have almost occupied the entire Shangque County, Qin De revealed the information he had just received.
Xiang Yang's expression changed.
He had long known that the two hundred thousand troops in Zhenyang County would not be able to withstand the enemy's six hundred thousand troops, but he had not expected that one hundred thousand troops would surrender. However, it was also to be expected. As long as one wasn't a fool, it was clear that the Xiang family was already on the decline. It wouldn't be difficult to entice the enemy to surrender with money and power.
With the Shangque County, the Northern Zhenyang County, my Qin family has sixty thousand troops each, and even some of your Xiang family's surrendered troops. Plus, nearly four hundred thousand troops from the Thunder Blood County. With a three-pronged attack, your Xiang family only has the Ba Chu County left. As long as my Qin f
Your Highness, if Xiang Yang really wants to kill, wouldn't that mean you would lose your life? No matter what, you shouldn't joke with your own life, Xu Yuan said with a hint of resentment towards Qin De.
However, seeing Qin De alive, Xu Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The pouch Qin De left for him detailed how to handle various matters in the Qin family in the event of Qin De's death. Upon seeing the contents of the pouch, Xu Yuan knew things were not looking good. Fortunately, Qin De had flown down from the sky alive in the end.
Xu Yuan, for a master in the early stage of the Nascent Soul, as a fellow cultivator, I simply cannot evade him. In the mortal realm, reaching the Golden Core stage makes me like a bright lamp in the dark; he can find me quickly, Qin De said with a faint smile.
Xu Yuan understood Qin De's meaning but still said, Your Highness, is Xiang Yang really that powerful? Even you and Master Feng Yuzi can't deal with him?
Although Xu Yuan was exceptionally wise, he was still ignorant of matters in the cultivation world.
A bitter smile involuntarily appeared on Qin De's face: Even if Feng Yuzi and I combined our strength, we couldn't harm a single hair of Xiang Yang. The power gap in the early stage of the Nascent Soul is just too great! Qin De was troubled, worried about how to deal with Xiang Yang.
If they couldn't resolve Xiang Yang, even if the Qin family could seize the world, the enraged Xiang Yang would likely kill everyone in the Qin family.
We can only temporarily halt all military attacks. If we don't solve this problem, attacking again would just provoke that terrifying guy, Xiang Yang, Qin De said, his brows deeply furrowed. When Xiang Yang left earlier, Qin De had already sent orders to all troops—[] cease attacks!
Xiang Yang!
How to deal with a super master in the early stage of the Nascent Soul?
Qin De pondered hard, but after the power gap between cultivators became too great, schemes and tricks became useless.
Your Highness, did Wood come by just now? A clear voice came. Qin De looked up to see Feng Yuzi flying in on his sword from the distant sky, looking slightly anxious.
Wood? If it were just Wood, that would be fine, but the ancestor of the Xiang family, Xiang Yang, has also come, Qin De shook his head and smiled.
Feng Yuzi had heard of Xiang Yang's great name and frowned slightly: Xiang Yang? The first emperor of the Xiang family? If he is still alive, he must have been cultivating for nearly a thousand years. His strength is probably comparable to Wood's.
Comparable? If it were just comparable, I wouldn't be so troubled. He is in the early stage of the Nascent Soul, Qin De said directly, Xiang Yang has reached the early stage of the Nascent Soul.
What? Heaven, the early stage of the Nascent Soul? How is that possible? The gap is too great, too great! Feng Yuzi's expression changed completely. A single early-stage Nascent Soul master could deal with three or four late-stage Golden Core cultivators, and he was only in the mid-stage of Golden Core, while Qin De was merely in the early stage. There was simply no comparison.
The Xiang family actually has such a super master. Doesn't that ruin your plans? Feng Yuzi knew a lot about Qin De's matters. He didn't know much else, but he knew one thing—
An early-stage Nascent Soul master couldn't be killed with a sea of people, nor could he and Qin De kill him.
Qin De smiled bitterly: Brother Feng, let's not worry about that for now. Let's play a game first. Whenever Qin De encountered a problem he couldn't solve, he would set it aside to relax and think later.
Feng Yuzi nodded: Then I'll accompany Your Highness for a game.
So Qin De and Feng Yuzi sat down and began to play chess peacefully.
……
In the residence of Qin Feng in Thunder Blood County.
General, His Highness has ordered that we only need to defend the city and must not attack outside the city, a messenger relayed Qin De's orders to Qin Feng. Upon hearing this command, Qin Feng couldn't help but ask, Then when will we go to war[]?
The messenger replied, His Highness said there is no need to fight for now, unless he issues another order.
Qin Feng frowned and waved the messenger away, but he began to think: With my father's order, doesn't that mean we won't fight anymore? And there is no clear time limit. The war is about to be won; why would my father...
General, does His Highness have any orders? A middle-aged man in his forties walked in.
Qin Feng nodded: Yes, my father has issued an order to only defend the city and not attack outside, and there is no clear time limit.
The middle-aged man frowned slightly, but he didn't say anything.
Brother Ximen, I will temporarily leave the hundred thousand troops to you. Remember, just defend the city and absolutely do not attack outside. I need to personally go see my father to find out what is going on, Qin Feng said, feeling uneasy after receiving this order.
Qin Feng wasn't worried about what would happen while he was away; after all, if they were to go to war again, his father would definitely send a message, and he would naturally receive the order while in Xiyang Town.
Your Highness, are you leaving now? Ximen Xin asked in confusion.
Qin Feng nodded: I'm leaving soon. Here is my token. I trust your abilities to defend the city. In terms of defense, I am not as good as you, Brother Ximen, Qin Feng said with a smile, entrusting the defense to the steady Ximen Xin.
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Qin Feng and Feng Yuzi played Go (Night PS: Oops, Tomato said it was chess) for six or seven hours, seemingly forgetting the time.
Xu Yuan watched silently from the side. He knew that both Qin De and Feng Yuzi were not ordinary people, and even if they didn't eat, it wouldn't matter. So he didn't disturb them, instead, Xu Yuan took a meal in between.
Qin De held a white piece, thinking for a long time without placing it down, while Feng Yuzi just watched without urging him. After a long while, suddenly a hint of joy appeared on Qin De's face as he placed the white piece down with a bang.
Brother Feng, I think you... huh?
Both Qin De and Feng Yuzi suddenly stood up and looked towards the east.
Masters, far beyond us, Qin De's expression was very serious. With Xiang Yang already giving him a headache, it seemed that two extremely powerful auras were rapidly approaching from the distance, and just looking at their speed was terrifying.
Feng Yuzi's expression was also serious.
Whoosh!
A black shadow and a faint silver shadow shot down from the sky like meteors, almost instantaneously landing in the courtyard. The appearances of these two mysterious masters were finally revealed.
Qin De was momentarily stunned.
Feng Yuzi and Xu Yuan were also stunned.
The three looked in disbelief at the young man who appeared before them, that familiar aura, that familiar gaze, and even that familiar black eagle.
Father[]!
Qin Yu choked up and finally shouted the first word. After spending over ten months in the wilderness and traversing a hundred thousand miles of arduous training, he finally returned and saw his father, Qin De. This shout made Qin De tremble all over.
Qin De's eyes were filled with disbelief and ecstatic joy.
It was simply unbelievable how much meaning could be conveyed in a person's gaze.
Yu... Yu'er! Qin De trembled, Is it you? You're still alive? Am I dreaming? Qin De couldn't believe this. The Qin Yu who had his heart pierced in front of him was now alive and standing before him. But Qin De also wanted to believe that his son was truly alive.
Qin Yu nodded heavily, his eyes moist: Father, I'm alive, I'm still alive.
The father and son gazed at each other, not saying a word. All their emotions were conveyed through their eyes.
A person's aura gradually changes with their cultivation level, but the change is not significant. Feng Yuzi also noticed that the aura of the person before him was very similar to Qin Yu's, just more stable and contained a sharper momentum.
As for Qin De, there was no need to doubt. The exchange of glances between Qin Yu and him had already confirmed it. Additionally, the bloodline connection between father and son made Qin De 100% certain that the person before him was his son.
Although he couldn't understand how his son had come back to life.
But did it even matter? The fact that his son was alive was already a great fortune. Qin De was already grateful to the heavens; why would he question how Qin Yu was resurrected?
……
It was still deep night when Qin De immediately had his subordinates prepare a lavish feast. Since returning from the tribulation, Qin De had never been this happy or excited. He even didn't care much about food and drink. Suddenly, Qin De was so excited that he wanted to prepare a feast, making the chefs work energetically.
In the deep night, the entire Xiyang Town was ablaze with lights. In the courtyard of Qin De's residence, Qin De, Xu Yuan, Feng Yuzi, and Qin Yu sat around a stone table, with dish after dish being served, filling six plates temporarily.
Not far from the stone table, there was a huge roasted lamb prepared for the little black eagle.
Little Black, I didn't know you liked cooked food too. I used to think you only liked to eat wild beasts, Qin Yu communicated with Little Black through his mind. Just as the dishes were being placed on the stone table, Little Black had actually communicated with Qin Yu, saying he wanted to eat roasted lamb.
Qin Yu naturally told his father, and Qin De could sense Little Black's power, marveling at how impressive Little Black was. Hearing what Qin Yu said, he immediately ordered the preparation of roasted lamb.
Is it my fault? Big Brother, I didn't undergo the tribulation before, and my intelligence wasn't very high. After the tribulation, I focused on cultivation, and after returning from my arduous training, if we used our true fire to roast wild beasts, I guess it would turn them to ashes in no time, Little Black said helplessly.
After going through the four-nine heavenly tribulation, Little Black's intelligence was now comparable to that of a human, naturally having many thoughts.
Yu'er, I really can't believe that the beam of light that seemed like a heavenly tribulation was actually a teleportation method. You've been cultivating in the wilderness for so long; you must have already passed the four-nine heavenly tribulation, right? I feel your strength not only surpasses mine but even that of Uncle Feng, Qin De sighed.
Qin Yu smiled: There are many demon beasts in the wilderness. I also killed demon beasts and refined their Golden Core power to progress so quickly. As for my strength, I should have no problem against late-stage Golden Core masters.
Qin Yu was still being modest. He and Little Black couldn't be judged by appearances. Back when Qin Yu was in the early stage of the Nebula and Little Black was in the late stage of Golden Core, the two of them had unleashed their ultimate moves to kill two late-stage Golden Core Black Wind Leopards, and later refined the two late-stage Golden Cores, allowing both Qin Yu and Little Black to advance.
Now, Qin Yu was in the mid-stage of Nebula, and Little Black was in the mid-stage of Golden Core. Dealing with late-stage Golden Core masters was indeed a piece of cake.
As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, the sound of hooves came from outside the courtyard.
Father. With a familiar voice, the courtyard door opened, and Qin Feng rushed in after a long journey, heading straight for the courtyard. Father, why did you issue that order... ah, Little Yu!
Seeing Qin Yu, Qin Feng was stunned as if struck by lightning.
Beside him, Xu Yuan said, Alright, stop being modest, everyone. Qin Feng, you’ve reached the late stage of the innate realm at such a young age, I’m ashamed to be an old guy who hasn’t even reached the innate realm yet. Shouldn’t I just go home and cry?
Hearing Xu Yuan's words, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Xu Yuan's talent in martial arts was indeed average, and after so many years, he still hadn't reached the innate realm.
Alright. Yu'er, continue. What happened later in the Primordial Wilderness? Qin De asked with a smile, and the others looked at Qin Yu, all curious about the mysterious Primordial Wilderness. Delving ten thousand miles into it, although it wasn't deep into the Primordial Wilderness, very few immortals dared to do so in the past.
Qin Yu took a sip of wine and spoke freely, The heavenly tribulation I faced with Little Black was actually quite dangerous for him. There were nearly a thousand Blue Fire Wolves in the surrounding forest. Although these Blue Fire Wolves weren't at the Golden Core stage, the weakest among them were at the early innate stage, and there were just too many of them. When Little Black was undergoing the four-nine heavenly tribulation, they actually surrounded us and attacked.
Everyone stopped eating and drinking.
Nearly a thousand innate-level demon beasts attacking, and they knew that at that time, Qin Yu hadn't yet undergone his tribulation, his strength was only at the peak of the innate stage. Although they saw that Qin Yu was fine now, they still felt worried for him back then.
Big brother, don’t tell anyone about my 'inherited memories'. Suddenly, Qin Yu heard Little Black's voice in his mind. Qin Yu smiled and transmitted his thoughts, Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone your secret.
Qin Yu continued recounting what happened back then: Fortunately, I had the Yan Chi Sword and the Yan Chi Gauntlet, so I fought with all my might. Little Black's strength increased significantly after overcoming the four-nine heavenly tribulation, and he killed quite a few Blue Wolves, which made the rest of them retreat.
Qin De and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief, but they also knew that while Qin Yu made it sound simple, the scene at that time must have been incredibly brutal. After all, nearly a thousand Blue Fire Wolves attacking meant they were surrounded from all sides.
...
After a long while, Qin Yu finally finished summarizing his journey in the Primordial Wilderness. Of course, he didn’t mention that his master, Lei Wei, came from another universe, nor did he elaborate on the secret techniques from Star Transformation.
Divine Beast, Dragon Rock Lion! Divine Beast, Red Luan! Feng Yuzi gasped.
Hearing the last part from Qin Yu, they could feel the power of these two divine beasts just from his words. The reason divine beasts are called divine beasts is that they have incredible innate talents. Even when they are born, they are still quite weak.
However, a divine beast at the Nascent Soul stage is an absolutely invincible existence for Feng Yuzi and the others.
At least at the Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, the Dragon Rock Lion has absurdly strong defense and attack. And the Red Luan is like a phoenix. Even at the Nascent Soul stage, these two divine beasts can definitely match a Void Stage cultivator. As a cultivator, Feng Yuzi knew a thing or two about demon beasts.
Qin De and the others were left speechless.
A Void Stage cultivator?
This was still beyond their imagination. Transitioning from the Nascent Soul stage to the Void Stage requires going through the 'Six Nine Heavenly Tribulations.' The gap between the Nascent Soul stage and the Void Stage is a significant hurdle. A mere early Nascent Soul cultivator like Xiang Yang seemed invincible in the eyes of Qin De and Feng Yuzi.
In front
The Xiang family's iron cavalry had a formidable reputation during the era of the Western Chu overlord. Years ago, with Xiang Yang's unwavering support, the training of the Xiang family's cavalry had never slackened.
Within the territory of Lei Xue County, as the Xiang cavalry launched attacks everywhere, the various cities hardly dared to let any troops roam. Any idle troops would be swiftly crushed by the Xiang cavalry. The armies within Lei Xue County were all huddled within their city walls.
In an instant, the morale of the Xiang family soared. Their troops roamed between cities, often challenging outside the city walls, while the Qin family's forces could only helplessly hang a white flag. The Xiang army inevitably became even more arrogant.
Although the Qin warriors were furious, military orders were like mountains, and no one dared to disobey.
However, there was one army that dared to move from one city to another. This was the Fierce Tiger Army. With fifty thousand men, the Fierce Tiger Army, though only fifty thousand strong, consisted entirely of elite soldiers from the Qin family.
In terms of quality, the soldiers of the Fierce Tiger Army were superior to the Xiang cavalry. Moreover, the Fierce Tiger's offensive power far exceeded that of swift horses. The combination of the Fierce Tiger soldiers and the Fierce Tiger itself was a powerful alliance. Just a single roar from the Fierce Tiger could intimidate the cavalry's steeds.
With fifty thousand Fierce Tiger soldiers, even two hundred thousand Xiang cavalry would not dare to attack.
But only the fifty thousand Fierce Tiger soldiers could act so boldly; the other armies in Lei Xue County could only shrink back due to military orders. It was uncertain how long such days would last.
In Xiyang Town.
Big brother, second brother, cheers!
The three Qin brothers—Qin Yu, Qin Feng, and Qin Zheng—sat around a stone table. Under the willow tree in the courtyard, they drank merrily. Upon hearing the news of Qin Yu's return, Qin Zheng hurriedly rushed from Wuxue Town to Xiyang Town in a state of ecstatic joy.
During this reunion, the three brothers reminisced about their experiences with a sense of nostalgia.
Back in the day, when Qin Yu was a child at Yunwu Villa, the three brothers would frolic in the hot springs, and that scene seemed to linger in their minds. However, over a decade had passed, and each brother had achieved their own accomplishments.
Qin Feng, a military commander, was the first to break through Lei Xue County. Now at just twenty-eight, he had already reached the late stage of the innate realm.
Qin Zheng, the next generation head of the Qin family, was even poised to become the emperor of a new dynasty.
Qin Yu, though the youngest and previously inconspicuous, was now the center of attention. At just twenty, he had already surpassed Feng Yuzi, a celestial being, and could even contend with Wood.
The three Qin brothers were indeed remarkable in their own right.
With the unification of the entire Chu dynasty in sight, who would have thought that an old man from the Xiang family would emerge, a super expert at the early stage of the Nascent Soul? Qin Feng downed his drink in one gulp, slamming the cup down in anger.
Qin Zheng sighed, Father said that Xiang Yang is ridiculously powerful. Even when Father and Uncle Feng teamed up, they couldn't withstand a single move from Xiang Yang.
Qin Feng looked at Qin Yu and said, Little Yu, remember. The hope of the Qin family rests on your shoulders. You must understand that we cannot afford to lose. If you fail, the Qin family is finished. So you must endure, endure, endure until you are absolutely certain before you act.
Qin Feng's gaze towards Qin Yu was filled with expectation.
Little Yu, you must endure, Qin Zheng also looked at Qin Yu.
Big brother, second brother. Qin Yu's mind raced with thoughts. But facing the chessboard laid out by his brothers, what could he do? He could only nod.
That night, in Qin De's room.
Your Highness, the Xiang family is rampantly attacking our scattered troops everywhere. Some cities are running low on supplies, and even the Fierce Tiger Army has to personally transport food. It's really... Xu Yuan sighed.
Having the absolute trump card, the Fierce Tiger Army, transport food was certainly frustrating for Xu Yuan.
Qin De looked out the window, his brow furrowed deeply.
Xu Yuan, the situation is very unfavorable for us, extremely unfavorable. Although it seems that Xiang Yang is deterred by our large army and doesn't dare to act, who is Xiang Yang? How was the Chu dynasty established? How did it become the strongest among the three great dynasties? Qin De lamented.
With the death of the Western Chu overlord, the Xiang family became the target of everyone's ire. In such circumstances, Xiang Yang was able to lead the Xiang family to establish the Chu dynasty and make it the strongest among the three great dynasties. Some of the strategies Xiang Yang used back then are even recorded in books and passed down through generations.
Xiang Yang's wisdom should never be underestimated.
Moreover, which old man isn't extremely cunning? This guy, who has lived for nearly a thousand years, was once tasked with the Xiang family's sugar beet mission. How ruthless were his methods?
We cannot act. We have no idea what methods Xiang Yang is using. And this Xiang Yang... is simply too strong, at the early stage of the Nascent Soul, we cannot threaten him at all, Qin De sighed.
Xu Yuan said, Little Yu and that black eagle can deal with experts at the late stage of the Golden Core, right? If they join forces, they might be able to handle Xiang Yang.
Upon hearing Qin Yu's name, Qin De smiled with relief, Fortunately, our Qin family still has Qin Yu. The son I paid the least attention to back then has now become crucial to the future of the Qin family.
However... we absolutely cannot let Yu'er take action. You are not a cultivator, and you cannot imagine the gap between the two levels. The difference in realms is truly hard to bridge, Qin De's eyes shone with determination.
Why? Your Highness, we can't afford to delay. The longer we wait, the more dangerous it becomes. Who knows what methods Xiang Yang is preparing? Xu Yuan was also somewhat fearful of Xiang Yang, this old man who had lived for nearly a thousand years, not only had remarkable methods but was also incredibly strong, making him truly difficult to deal with.
Qin De slowly shook his head, Ten years, or twenty years. With Yu'er's current cultivation speed, as long as we wait another ten or twenty years, by then Yu'er will have a hundred percent certainty of killing Xiang Yang. Only then can we let Yu'er take action. Our Qin family cannot afford to fail!
Ten or twenty years? So many things can happen in that time. Ten or twenty years is enough for Xiang Yang to turn the tables, Xu Yuan said anxiously.
Turn the tables? Qin De said coldly, The current situation cannot hold for long. I, Qin De, will not be so incompetent as to let Xiang Yang turn the tables under such circumstances. At the very least, I must maintain our military strength. Xiang Yang can at most threaten the military leaders personally. Good, then I will reduce the influence of the military leaders and increase the influence of the Qin family.
Qin De was indeed a remarkable figure, not someone who could be easily manipulated by Xiang Yang.
Your Highness, at a certain point, once the Xiang family stabilizes, who knows if Xiang Yang will assassinate the Qin family members? Xu Yuan worri
Qin Yu nodded, his mind starting to think.
Little Black suddenly transmitted his thoughts, Big Brother, tomorrow is the night of the full moon. I have a unique move in my inherited memories that can only be unleashed on the night of the full moon, and its power is much stronger than my Thunder Fire. Hmph, it's just a Xiang Yang... This move of mine will at least heavily injure him.
Qin Yu understood in his heart; Little Black was quite proud. Even so, Little Black only said 'at least heavily injure him.' Clearly, Little Black was somewhat wary of Xiang Yang, who was in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
Alright, but... shouldn't we test Xiang Yang's strength now? A faint smile appeared on Qin Yu's lips.
Little Black immediately let out a sharp eagle cry.
Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy ensures victory in every battle. The speed of Qin Yu and Little Black was not even comparable to that of the Golden Flame Eagle in the Nascent Soul realm. Generally, humans at the same level had slower sword flight speeds than flying beasts skilled in flight, and Qin Yu and Little Black believed that Xiang Yang's speed would definitely not surpass theirs.
Qin Yu and Little Black transformed into two afterimages, and in an instant, they flew above the imperial palace in the capital of Ba Chu County.
A person and an eagle stood side by side. The ethereal, light silver star power enveloped Qin Yu's body, making him appear hazy within the mist-like star power. Little Black's massive wings spread wide, and arcs of electricity crackled around him.
The immense aura of this person and eagle swept through the entire imperial palace like a storm.
Xiang Yang, come out quickly.
Qin Yu called out loudly. His voice, transmitted through the star power, spread out like ripples, radiating downward from him. Qin Yu's voice echoed throughout the capital, continuously resonating in the skies above.
In an instant, everyone in the capital was startled. They all looked up at the sky, and those with slightly higher cultivation could see the hazy figure of a person and a black eagle.
Xiang Yang, come out quickly.
Qin Yu's voice echoed repeatedly, bouncing off the walls and resonating between heaven and earth. Everyone in the imperial palace, including the Xiang family members, heard it.
At the same time, a sharp eagle cry pierced the sky.
Little Black seemed to want to compete with Qin Yu, the eagle cry was extremely high-pitched, echoing and harmonizing with Qin Yu's voice. The entire capital was completely stunned by the sound.
...
Standing in the void, that must be an immortal. An immortal!!! On the streets of the capital, an inner family expert looked up at the hazy figure in shock. That immortal mentioned Xiang Yang, ah, Xiang Yang, could it be the first emperor of our Chu Dynasty? Is it a namesake, or the same person?
People in the capital were discussing among themselves, but everyone looked up at that figure with utmost reverence.
Standing in the void, that was the power only an immortal possessed. Immortals were no longer part of the mortal realm.
...
At Wood's residence, upon hearing the loud voice, Wood immediately opened the door and stepped out, looking up at the hazy figure, his heart filled with shock.
Xiang Yang, this person actually dares to challenge Xiang Yang. It seems his strength is quite formidable. Wood quickly dismissed the thought of fighting that hazy figure; anyone who dared to battle the early-stage Nascent Soul Xiang Yang was not someone he could compare to.
...
Boom!
In Xiang Guang's sleeping quarters, Xiang Guang suddenly burst through the door, wearing only a bright yellow nightgown, looking up at the hazy figure in the sky, completely stunned.
An immortal, is this immortal going to fight our ancestor?
Xiang Guang's heart filled with panic. At this moment, the only support for the Xiang family was their ancestor. If Xiang Yang were to be killed by this suddenly appearing immortal, it would be disastrous.
Suddenly—Which little thief dares to shout in the air above the palace?
A deep voice boomed from the Weiyang Palace, its might not weaker than Qin Yu's voice, even surpassing it. As the voice echoed, a figure in a black robe shot up into the sky from the Weiyang Palace.
The black robe fluttered, and long black hair danced freely. His eyes were cold and sharp, staring directly at Qin Yu and Little Black. At this moment, Xiang Yang's aura was as violent as a storm, sweeping through the sky and pressing down on Qin Yu and Little Black.
In that instant, whether it was the people of the capital, the Xiang family members in the palace, or the immortal Wood, they all looked up at the sky.
The ethereal star power swirled around Qin Yu's body like mist, yet that aura could not touch him in the slightest. Little Black crackled with electricity and flames, his fierce aura continuously rising.
A person and an eagle, not even at the Nascent Soul stage, dare to come find trouble with me? Don't you even ask if you have the qualifications? Xiang Yang said coldly, filled with anger. Qin Yu's earlier call of 'Xiang Yang, come out quickly' felt like a casual command to him.
Qin Yu looked at Xiang Yang before him, his spiritual sense fully unleashed.
Qin Yu's spiritual sense was very strong. The Meteor Tears did not significantly help his cultivation but merely healed his injuries. However, the warm flow of the Meteor Tears continuously nourished Qin Yu's soul, making his spiritual sense quite resilient.
Early-stage Nascent Soul, Xiang Yang, your strength is decent, but unfortunately... you must have cultivated alone, right? Qin Yu said indifferently.
I have cultivated hard for nearly a thousand years, breaking through from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage. This was entirely my own comprehension and breakthrough, and even my Xiang family's techniques have thus gained a method to reach the Nascent Soul stage, Xiang Yang replied proudly.
The Xiang family also had a family technique, similar to the Qin family's Ancestral Dragon Technique. Back then, Xiang Yu created a method to reach the Golden Core stage, and now Xiang Yang had created a method to reach the Nascent Soul stage.
Qin Yu smiled.
Xiang Yang, your talent is good, but unfortunately... how many flying sword techniques do you know? How many forbidden techniques do you know? Do you even know the secrets of artifact refining? Qin Yu sneered.
Xiang Yang's expression changed slightly.
A person cultivating alone has limited energy. Reaching the Nascent Soul stage is already remarkable. Those so-called flying sword techniques, forbidden secrets, and artifact refining mysteries were created by countless talented disciples over thousands of years in various cultivation sects.
How could he, Xiang Yang, create them alone?
Suddenly, Qin Yu moved, transforming into an afterimage, directly appearing in front of Xiang Yang. His index and middle fingers formed a sword gesture, releasing several beams of ethereal star power sword light, while Qin Yu also threw a punch at Xiang Yang.
Hmph!
Xiang Yang snorted coldly, and overwhelming true essence formed a tangible armor. The star power sword light struck it, causing the armor to tremble.
Boom!
Qin Yu's punch struck Xiang Yang, causing the armor to shake violently, yet it showed no signs of damage. Qin Yu's figure moved and returned to his original position.
Is that all? Xiang Yang coldly retorted, but he was surprised by Qin Yu's speed. Qin Yu smiled; he hadn't even used his Flame Fist Gauntlet just now, relying solely on the power of his fist. At this moment, he had a certain grasp of Xiang Yang's strength.
Xiang Yang, your father, the Western Chu Overlord, died at the Wu River, right? Qin Yu suddenly said.
Xiang Yang's eyes flashed with cold light. He hated it when others mentioned his father's death. In his heart, his father, Xiang Yu, was an invincible overlord, yet he was killed by the immortals of the Qin family at the Wu River.
Tomorrow, on the night of the full moon, at the Wu River, my brother and I will be waiting for your esteemed self, Xiang Yang. If you dare not come, then forget it... Hahaha...
Qin Yu laughed heartily, stepping onto his flying sword, transforming into a shooting star, and almost instantly disappearing from Xiang Yang's sight. Little Black also flapped his wings slightly and unleashed the 'Nine Lightning Flashes,' vanishing in an instant.
Xiang Yang's expression changed, once again shocked by the speed of this mysterious person and eagle.
Tomorrow, on the night of the full moon, at the Wu River... Xiang Yang, let's see if you dare to come... The loud voice echoed from the horizon, resonating between heaven and earth, while Xiang Yang's eyes grew even colder.
Qin Yu and Little Black flew side by side in the air.
The Wu River, over two thousand miles long, winding and twisting, is the largest river in Ba Chu County, running through dozens of cities. The place where the Western Chu Overlord died is not far from the capital, Qin Yu transmitted to Little Black.
Big Brother, the Wu River is so long. You and Xiang Yang only said to decide the battle on the Wu River, but who knows where on the Wu River? You haven't clarified the battle location with Xiang Yang yet? Little Black asked, puzzled. He had been curious earlier, but since both Xiang Yang and Qin Yu were not careless people, Little Black guessed they must have understood each other, so he didn't ask. Now he finally spoke up.
Qin Yu smiled, Do you remember what I said to him earlier?
Little Black recalled Qin Yu's words and thought carefully before understanding, Haha, Big Brother, you really are quite cunning. No wonder Xiang Yang's face changed when he heard that. Little Black was also very intelligent, and after careful consideration, he understood.
Earlier, when Qin Yu spoke to Xiang Yang, he suddenly mentioned, Xiang Yang, your father, the Western Chu Overlord, died at the Wu River, and then proposed the decisive battle. Xiang Yang, being such a person, of course understood that their battle location was the place where the Western Chu Overlord had died.
Qin Yu's meaning was clear: your father, the Western Chu Overlord, died here, and this time, I will also make you die here.
Hmph, a thousand years ago, my Qin family's immortal killed the Golden Core Xiang Yu at the Wu River. A thousand years later, my brot
The true essence within Wood surged completely, his eyes fixed on the figure in the room.
The figure stepped out of the house, and Wood's expression suddenly changed drastically.
It's you! Wood's eyes were filled with disbelief, How is this possible? Didn't I see you die? You perished together with my junior disciple, how could you be alive? Impossible, absolutely impossible.
The person in front of him was none other than the 'Meteor Man', also known as Qin Yu.
How is it impossible? Am I not right here in front of you, Mr. Wood? Qin Yu said with a smile.
Wood's expression changed several times, then turned dark and frightening as he stared at Qin Yu, Qin Yu, no matter why you didn't die, but... do you really think you can deal with me with your strength? I remember you hadn't crossed the tribulation last time, right? Now you're at most in the early Golden Core stage; you're no match for me.
Wood's tone was very certain. Perhaps this was what he wanted to convince himself of.
Just from that punch earlier, Wood had already realized the other's power.
Wood, you have at most five seconds left, Qin Yu said, not saying anything else, but instead smiling as he stretched his muscles, his body cracking and popping. Qin Yu murmured, 5, 4, 3...
His body was relaxed and moving easily.
Dream on, Wood coldly reprimanded, not believing it at all, but his heart was completely suspended. The true essence within his body surged to the surface. At the same time, his flying sword flew above his head, hovering and ready to attack at any moment.
A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth: 1.
As soon as he said 1, Qin Yu was enveloped in a dreamy, faint silver star power, and his whole person shot towards Wood like a meteor. In just a few meters, Qin Yu instantly teleported in front of Wood.
Wood's eyes suddenly widened. The flying sword moved with his intent and shot directly at Qin Yu.
Bang!
Qin Yu's fist suddenly struck out, the dark golden light swirling around the blazing fist armor crashing onto the flying sword, almost instantly shattering it. The sword broke into pieces, and Qin Yu didn't even pause.
Poof!
With the sword shattered, Wood couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. Meanwhile, the murderous Qin Yu had already launched his attack.
Star Domain!
Qin Yu transformed into several figures, completely surrounding Wood, each one attacking him differently—some with fingers like swords, some with claws, some with fists, and some with palms. In an instant, grabs, punches, palms, and finger swords all struck Wood simultaneously.
The expression on Wood's face, which had been filled with true essence, suddenly froze, and his true essence weakened.
O!
The figures merged into one, and Qin Yu smiled calmly, then stepped forward directly into the air. With a boom, Wood's unmoving body exploded like a self-detonation, blood raining down.
With his back to Wood's shattered corpse, Qin Yu casually waved his right hand behind him, and a faint silver star power floated over like a green ribbon, wrapping around a Golden Core and bringing it back.
Big brother, that was really decisive, coming in with the Star Domain, Little Black said, flying in the air, speaking to Qin Yu.
Qin Yu had just said it would take five seconds, but the actual attack only took one second. Although the narration was slow, Qin Yu's speed was at its peak; deploying the Star Domain, shattering the flying sword, and killing Wood took no more than a second.
This Wood can't even compare to the Black Wind Leopard, Little Black said disdainfully.
Qin Yu smiled, No, their strengths are similar. When I killed the Black Wind Leopard, I was only in the early Nebula stage, but now I'm in the mid-Nebula stage. Naturally, my attack power has increased several times, making it much easier to kill a master of the same level.
Alright, Little Black, let's go find a quiet place to meditate. Tomorrow night during the full moon, we'll head to the Wu River to battle Xiang Yang, Qin Yu felt very calm at this moment.
Having killed Wood, his only target now was Xiang Yang.
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The morning sun poured down warm rays, and the capital city was still bustling with activity.
A middle-aged man in a blue robe walked along the streets of the capital. This blue-robed man was Qin De, who had rushed nearly a whole day to arrive at the capital of Ba Chu County. Qin De knew that he couldn't reveal his identity, so he used a transformation technique to change his appearance.
Qin De entered a teahouse, casually tossed a silver coin to the waiter, and said, Hey, did anything special happen in the capital yesterday?
The waiter's eyes lit up at the sight of the silver coin, and he immediately picked it up, saying enthusiastically, Sir, something big happened in the capital yesterday. An immortal shouted the name Xiang Yang in the sky. Then that immortal left, but the last words were heard by everyone in the capital.
Qin De felt a wave of relief; clearly, Qin Yu hadn't fought Xiang Yang yet.
What did he say?
Qin De immediately asked.
Tomorrow night, during the full moon, on the Wu River... Xiang Yang, let's see if you dare to come... The waiter said, That immortal's voice was so loud that everyone in the capital heard it. Since yesterday, many masters, even innate masters, have rushed to the Wu River. Some say it's the place where the Western Chu overlord died back then, the waiter confirmed.
Qin De smiled slightly, secretly nodding in his heart.
On the Wu River?
The Wu River is so long; who knows which section? If any section of the Wu River is famous, it might be where the Western Chu overlord died. Coupled with the name Xiang Yang, this judgment became even more certain.
After drinking some tea, Qin De left the capital and headed for the Wu River.
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The Weiyang Palace.
The gates of Weiyang Palace opened automatically, and Xiang Yang, dressed in a black robe, stepped out. Tonight was the time for the decisive battle, and although it was still daytime, Xiang Yang decided to head to the battlefield early. He was not a reckless person.
Before the battle, he needed to observe the area; otherwise, if the opponent set up formations or restrictions, it would be disastrous if he didn't notice them early.
Master, it's bad! Wood is dead! Lan Xue rushed over from a distance and immediately said upon seeing Xiang Yang.
Xiang Yang raised an eyebrow, I see. He didn't say much, but in his heart, he sneered, Hmph, are you trying to intimidate me with just one eagle? But... a Golden Core like Wood is inconsequential to me.
Xiang Yang's robe fluttered as he soared into the sky, heading towards the battlefield on the Wu River.
The sky was filled with a round moon, and the wide Wu River flowed slowly eastward.
Tonight, the wind was fierce.
Although the water flowed rapidly, the surface was calm, and one could even see the reflection of the full moon on the river. On both banks of the Wu River, there were over ten thousand people, including ordinary folks wanting to watch the excitement and some internal martial arts masters.
Everyone looked up in admiration at the figure above the Wu River.
An immortal!
The black robe billowed, and his long black hair fluttered. Xiang Yang stood with his arms crossed, his sharp, cold eyes closed. He hovered in the air, quietly waiting for the arrival of his opponent, his calm face showing no signs of anxiety.
On the bank of the Wu River, Qin De, dressed in green, observed Xiang Yang's imposing presence, feeling an uncontrollable sense of anxiety.
This Xiang Yang arrived early, calm and composed. I wonder what methods Yu has to deal with him, Qin De thought, feeling a bit worried about the upcoming battle. He had no doubt that Qin Yu would come, as he was familiar with his son.
Qin De had changed his appearance, so no one recognized him.
Qin De.
A voice suddenly echoed in Qin De's mind, and his expression changed: A spiritual transmission. Almost simultaneously, he saw the person who had transmitted the message to him. Qin De couldn't help but smile; the newcomer was Feng Yuzi.
Brother Feng, you gave me quite a scare, Qin De transmitted with a smile.
Feng Yuzi had also slightly altered his appearance and transmitted back, Haha, who told you to leave Xiangyang Town without saying a word? I followed you right after you left, but it took me until now to catch up.
Qin De shook his head and smiled, I was worried that Yu would rush to Ba Chu County to battle Xiang Yang, so I hurried. Now it seems Yu is quite steady and didn't rush into battle.
Feng Yuzi glanced around and then looked at the bright moon in the sky, puzzled, Xiang Yang seems to have arrived quite early. Why hasn't Little Yu shown up yet? It would be useful for him to familiarize himself with the surroundings. Besides, he shouldn't have anything else to do at this moment.
Not only Qin De and Feng Yuzi were anxious, but the other spectators were also starting to feel restless.
Time passed second by second, half an hour, an hour...
Qin Yu and his eagle still hadn't appeared, and the spectators on both banks of the Wu River began to chatter restlessly, clearly feeling anxious and uncomfortable about the absence of the other side.
Suddenly...
Xiang Yang's eyes snapped open, as if two beams of solid light shot towards the west. At the same time, his aura suddenly became sharp, rising like a wave, continuously climbing to new heights.
A fierce wind arose, and dust and stones flew. The people on both banks of the Wu River quickly retreated, with only a few masters able to stay by the shore. Qin De, Feng Yuzi, and others couldn't help but squint their eyes towards the sky.
Boom! The waters of the Wu River roared, as if a dragon was rolling beneath the surface. Wave after wave surged, crashing against the banks with a deafening roar. Xiang Yang, standing in the air above the Wu River, remained completely unaffected.
At the edge of the sky, two afterimages floated in.
It's Yu!
Qin De determined even faster than Feng Yuzi. Despite the raging waves, he could still see the imposing Qin Yu and the black eagle flapping its wings through the spray.
Little Yu is here! That black eagle is so powerful; just the flapping of its wings caused the Wu River to roar, Feng Yuzi was also astonished by Little Black's strength. He had no idea that even before Little Black crossed the Fourth Nine Heavenly Tribulation, it could stir up a storm, and now that it had reached the mid-Golden Core stage, its power was much stronger than before.
The spectators on both banks of the Wu River became excited, all eyes fixed on the figure in the sky.
The afterimages stopped, transforming into one person and one eagle. Little Black folded its wings, and the massive waves of the Wu River subsided with a thunderous sound, returning to the calm it had just moments ago, without a ripple.
The cold night wind blew continuously, and the people on both banks of the Wu River held their breath.
You finally made it, Xiang Yang said with a hint of a cold smile.
Qin Yu and Little Black stood opposite Xiang Yang, with Qin Yu calmly smiling, Xiang Yang, were you waiting anxiously? We brothers came a bit late to give you a little more time to live; shouldn't you be grateful?
Arrogant, Xiang Yang coldly retorted.
At the same time, a blood-red energy began to surge around Xiang Yang's body, transforming into a faint blood mist that spread towards Qin Yu and Little Black. In just a moment, the blood mist completely enveloped them.
Xiang Yang, this kind of technique still belongs to ordinary internal martial arts masters; true cultivators wouldn't stoop to such methods, Qin Yu's body radiated a faint silver star power, which continuously swirled to form a star cloud.
Within the range of the star cloud, the blood mist couldn't invade at all.
Hmph. Xiang Yang snorted coldly, filled with resentment towards this young cultivator before him. During their previous exchange, Qin Yu had mocked him for not understanding the formations and restrictions of cultivators, nor the sword techniques or alchemy.
Now Qin Yu was mocking him for being outdated.
Xiang Yang, you've been in seclusion, cultivating alone, and your offensive methods are too thin. No matter how high your wisdom is, it can't compare to the accumulation of a cultivation sect over countless years, Qin Yu said with a faint smile.
Through his words, Qin Yu began to provoke Xiang Yang.
In a battle of masters, mindset is crucial, especially for a super master like Xiang Yang. Once his mindset is affected, his realm cannot be perfected, and his attack power will naturally weaken.
You killed Wood, didn't you? Xiang Yang frowned, I'm very curious about who you are and why you're opposing me. To be honest, Xiang Yang didn't want to be at odds with a cultivator for no reason.
Me? Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, then slowly said, My surname is Qin!
Qin? Xiang Yang stared at Qin Yu seriously, Are you from the Qin family of the three counties in the Eastern Region? Which generation of experts are you from? It seems the Qin family doesn't have any super experts at your level yet. Are you a senior of Qin De's generation?
Qin Yu smiled.
Let me tell you my name! Qin Yu said slowly.
Xiang Yang's eyes lit up as he stared at Qin Yu, waiting for his answer.
My name is...
A smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth, Qin Yu!
Qin Yu!!!
Xiang Yang's expression changed drastically, completely shocked. As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and appeared in front of Xiang Yang. The faint silver fist suddenly appeared and ruthlessly struck towards Xiang Yang's chest.
Boom!
A blood-red protective true essence suddenly appeared around Xiang Yang. It directly blocked Qin Yu's punch, but Qin Yu's fist seemed to transform, first turning into a palm blade for another attack, then morphing into a sword finger for yet another strike.
Continuous attacks!
Poof! Poof! Two sounds of impact echoed. Xiang Yang's protective true essence was shattered by Qin Yu's right hand, and a cold smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth. The next move was to use the Flame Sword to kill Xiang Yang; if he succeeded this easily, it would be too simple, but Qin Yu didn't mind such a straightforward victory.
Flame Sword!
With a thought, the Flame Sword appeared in Qin Yu's hand, and like lightning, he thrust the Flame Sword directly at Xiang Yang's heart, moving at an incredible speed.
Clang~~~
A sound of metal clashing rang out, and Qin Yu felt a numbness in his arm as he was involuntarily sent flying back. Gritting his teeth, he spun around fiercely, using his powerful waist strength to slash his right leg towards Xiang Yang like a wind wheel.
Get lost!
Xiang Yang waved his right hand, and his right arm collided with Qin Yu's right leg. The result was that Qin Yu was sent flying backward, while Xiang Yang also retreated a few meters.
This exchange seemed slow to describe, but in reality, it was as fast as lightning. From start to finish, the ordinary people on both sides of the Wu River only felt a flash before the two masters slightly retreated a few steps; the speed was simply too fast.
The spectators on both sides of the Wu River gaped in astonishment. There was no doubt that the two had just fought, but to the innate grand completion level experts like Qin Defeng and Yuko, it seemed that Qin Yu's figure vanished in an instant, followed by a wave of air, and then both flew back.
Hmph, Qin Yu? You think you can fool me, but... you really are cunning and insidious. Just now, you indeed surprised me and caught me off guard, but unfortunately... your strength is a bit lacking. Xiang Yang sneered.
However, Xiang Yang felt a pang of fear in his heart. This cultivator was too scheming, managing to shock him in an instant while simultaneously launching an attack. If he had been a moment slower, he might have had his heart pierced and died right there.
Qin Yu looked at Xiang Yang at this moment, his expression slightly changing.
At this moment, a set of dark red battle armor appeared on Xiang Yang. This armor not only protected his upper body but also covered his thighs, arm guards, and leg guards. Xiang Yang was completely protected by this set of armor, leaving Qin Yu astonished.
How do you like my armor? This is a mid-grade spiritual weapon. I obtained the spirit stone over three hundred years ago while cultivating in the world, and then learned the forging method from Wood to create this set of armor. Xiang Yang glanced at the armor on his body, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
Qin Yu secretly thought it was bad.
I didn't expect this old guy to have a mid-grade spiritual weapon armor. Sigh, I managed to get the Stone Flame Iron, and Xiang Yang is indeed a talented figure; it's only natural for him to obtain a good spirit stone after a thousand years. Qin Yu understood that one shouldn't be too narcissistic; others' luck might not be worse than his.
Little Black flapped its wings beside him.
Big brother, it seems we need to team up. Little Black communicated telepathically, and upon hearing this, Qin Yu nodded. With this protective armor, it would be quite difficult for him to kill Xiang Yang.
A mid-grade spiritual weapon in the hands of a nascent soul early stage expert is not weaker than his upper-grade spiritual weapon, especially since his own strength is not as good as the opponent's.
Xiang Yang, your strength is indeed impressive, so my brother and I will join forces to attack. Qin Yu said with a calm smile.
Xiang Yang coldly retorted, Brother? One person, one beast, and you dare to call yourselves brothers? It seems you're just a beast. Xiang Yang also aimed to provoke Qin Yu's anger and affect his mindset. However, Qin Yu saw through this and remained unaffected.
But—
A high-pitched eagle cry echoed through the sky, and while Qin Yu was not angry, Little Black was furious.
Smack!
Little Black's eyes lit up, and two bolts of lightning shot out from its eyes, striking Xiang Yang at high speed. Due to the short distance, the speed of the lightning was terrifying, and Xiang Yang was completely hit.
Dare to insult my big brother? Seeking death!
Little Black was enraged, and the eagle's cries continued to ring out as lightning flickered across its wings, with bolts of lightning continuously striking Xiang Yang.
Little Black was like a thunder god, unleashing a steady stream of lightning.
Beast!
Xiang Yang was furious. He could withstand the lightning, but being continuously bombarded like this left him feeling numb all over. He wanted to charge at Little Black, but Little Black's wings fluttered slightly, unleashing the 'Nine Flashes of Dying Lightning.'
The black eagle darted around Xiang Yang, moving too fast for him to catch up, while the eagle unleashed bolts of lightning upon Xiang Yang.
How dare you insult my big brother? I'll strike you down, strike you down! Little Black's telepathic voice echoed in Xiang Yang's mind, causing him to become extremely furious. This black eagle was simply too annoying. At that moment, a flash of light shot towards him.
Qin Yu transformed into a streak of light, suddenly letting out a loud roar. The star clouds on his body and the star clouds in his dantian began to tremble violently, and the silver particles within the dantian's star clouds lit up, filling his body with violent power.
Star Domain!
Qin Yu transformed like a flood dragon, splitting into six figures, surrounding Xiang Yang.
Overwhelming the army!
With a resounding shout that echoed through the heavens, a black flood dragon surged from Xiang Yang, sweeping in all directions like a storm, attacking from every angle. In an instant, Little Black and the six phantoms of Qin Yu were all sent flying away.
Qin Yu's six phantoms merged into one, and he stood in the void again, with Little Black stopping beside him. The man and eagle both stared intently at Xiang Yang.
Xiang Yang was holding a black spear, looking at Qin Yu and Little Black slowly said, The true attack of my Xiang family's 'Overlord's Reversal Technique' is not the flying sword attack, but the close-range spear technique. This spear is the ultimate divine weapon that my father, the 'Overlord of Western Chu,' used to dominate the world—the Overlord Spear! A flash of blood streaked across the dark spear's shaft.
Overlord Spear!
Close-range spear technique attack!
Indeed impressive. Qin Yu's eyes turned cold as he swallowed the blood that had risen in his throat. Just now, he had unleashed the Star Domain for a close-range attack, but he hadn't expected Xiang Yang to directly break it with a sweeping attack.
A cultivator using close-range attacks?
That was indeed strange; generally, cultivators used flying sword attacks. Xiang Yang was purely a martial artist, yet he had reached his current level through personal insight, unlike the typical cultivator sects. Instead, he had developed his own attack style.
Big brother, this Xiang Yang is much stronger than we imagined. He excels in close combat, has a set of armor, and a spear. His offense and defense are both extremely formidable. Little Black communicated telepathically.
Last move... good! Little Black's voice became resolute.
Qin Yu stared at Xiang Yang, suddenly sneering, Xiang Yang, at the beginning, I attacked, and you survived thanks to your armor. Just now, I unleashed my ultimate move, and you survived because of this Overlord Spear. Next time... let's see what you use to save your life!
Qin Yu's two killing moves had both been thwarted by Xiang Yang's defenses.
A strange smile appeared at the corner of Xiang Yang's mouth.
Xiang Yang had thought that most of the power from his Overwhelming the Army attack had been absorbed by Qin Yu, and he believed that Qin Yu must be heavily injured.
However, Xiang Yang miscalculated their strengths. Qin Yu was not only incredibly strong, but even the seemingly ordinary sleeveless shirt he wore was crafted by Lei Wei and was far from an ordinary item. Wearing it was extremely comfortable, and once attacked, it could soften the impact, absorbing over half of the attack's power.
Oh? The power of the spear technique is considerable. But it still doesn't threaten me. Qin Yu's internal power began to surge, remaining as steady as a mountain while moving like thunder. He was very confident in his close-range attacks, having invested the most effort into them.
Poof!
The air between Qin Yu and Xiang Yang trembled slightly.
Xiang Yang's eyes suddenly widened, and his right hand holding the spear spun violently, causing the black Overlord Spear's tip to rapidly rotate and shoot towards Qin Yu. Due to its incredible speed, the spear tip became elusive, and the air within its rotating range was even sucked away.
A black whirlwind flood dragon charged towards Qin Yu.
Ha!
Qin Yu's body moved like the wind, and his right hand suddenly extended, resembling a claw that appeared out of the darkness, reaching directly for the Overlord Spear. With the Flame Fist Gauntlet, Qin Yu's hands could definitely contend with the Overlord Spear.
Hmph!
Xiang Yang let out a cold snort, slightly exerting force with one arm, and the originally rapidly thrusting Overlord Spear instantly transformed from a thrust into a sweeping motion!
No!
Not a sweep, but a series of rapid sweeping strikes!
At the moment Qin Yu's right hand was about to grasp the spear shaft, the Overlord Spear suddenly slammed into Qin Yu's palm, sweeping back and forth at high speed, like an elusive phantom, landing five or six consecutive strikes on Qin Yu's arm in an instant.
An inch longer, an inch stronger. Close combat!
Ignoring the pain in his arm, Qin Yu immediately launched another close-range attack against Xiang Yang. The Overlord Spear was too long; relying solely on his hands, he couldn't reach Xiang Yang, while Xiang Yang could freely attack him with the spear.
Don't even think about it. Seeing Qin Yu trying to get close, Xiang Yang sneered, and his figure flickered, the spear in his hand transforming into several spear shadows that began to press towards Qin Yu.
Smack!
A bolt of lightning struck down, directly hitting Xiang Yang. He involuntarily shuddered, and his attack was slightly deflected, giving Qin Yu the chance to close in beside Xiang Yang. His agile hands transformed into various weapons, launching a flurry of attacks.
Once Qin Yu got close, it would be terrifying!
His hands transformed into fists, palms, and fingers, as he turned into a gust of wind, attacking various parts of Xiang Yang's armor, especially targeting the throat, waist, and upper arms.
A hint of disdain appeared on Xiang Yang's face.
With the spear dancing, Xiang Yang seemed like a cannon, with countless spear shadows shooting out from him. The Overlord Spear was being used to its utmost, sometimes like a flood dragon emerging from a cave, sometimes like a python coiling in the air...
In fact, in terms of speed, Xiang Yang was slightly slower than Qin Yu. However, as long as he moved his hand slightly, the Overlord Spear would extend into many variations, using various inertial rebounds and other forces to attack.
Smack! Smack! Smack!...
Little Black circled in the sky, unleashing bolts of lightning that struck down towards Xiang Yang. The power of these lightning strikes was not too great, and at this moment, they posed no significant threat to Xiang Yang. However, they did affect his agility.
Ha!
A fierce light flashed in Qin Yu's eyes, and he gathered all his star power, channeling all his strength into his right hand, delivering a punch straight to Xiang Yang's chest. The knuckles of his fist protruded, and the entire attack unleashed an astonishing penetrating power. Originally, this punch was supposed to strike Xiang Yang's throat, but he dodged quickly.
Hmph!
Xiang Yang's face suddenly turned pale, and he swiftly retreated while swinging the Overlord Spear.
You beast! Xiang Yang's telepathic voice angrily echoed in Little Black's mind.
Xiang Yang was furious; this black eagle was like a persistent ghost, constantly attacking him with lightning. However, in terms of speed and agility, he couldn't compare to the black eagle in the air. He could certainly block Qin Yu's punch with his spear, but the black eagle's lightning strike had slightly thrown off his movement.
With the power of the stars, Qin Yu's strongest penetrating attack, even through the armor, made Xiang Yang feel a constriction in his breathing, a dull pain in his chest, and blood surged into his mouth.
Little Black, well done. Qin Yu smiled at Little Black, then turned to Xiang Yang and said, Xiang Yang, you excel in close combat. Just right to counter my attack style. Well then, let's see how you deal with my flying sword attacks!
Qin Yu had figured it out.
This guy was proficient in close combat. So what if he attacked with flying swords from a distance?
A dark golden short sword floated above Qin Yu's head, which was the Flame Sword. The Flame Sword, when detached, acted as a flying sword, and in hand, it was a short sword. With a thought, Qin Yu sent the Flame Sword shooting towards Xiang Yang like a dark golden streak of light.
Whoosh!
Like a rainbow of light, the brilliance emitted by the Flame Sword shocked the spectators below.
Bang! Bang!……
Xiang Yang, using the Overlord Spear, was undoubtedly a master among masters. It would be hard to find anyone in the Long Dragon Continent whose spear technique surpassed Xiang Yang's. With a single spear, he could fight at any range.
However, no matter what, the Overlord Spear couldn't match the agility of the flying sword.
Poof!
The flying sword pierced Xiang Yang's armor, and the blood-red energy on the armor surged, easily blocking the attack. It wasn't that Qin Yu didn't want to strike at Xiang Yang's vital points with the flying sword; it was just that once Xiang Yang defended, he would focus on guarding his throat and other vital areas.
Smack!
Another bolt of lightning struck down.
Good, you beast of a black eagle, and you, Qin Yu, who calls yourself a brother to a beast, today I'll let you know the power of the Overlord Twin Dragon Spear. Xiang Yang was truly enraged. He suddenly twisted his hand, and the Overlord Spear began to spin, splitting into two, transforming from one long spear into two short spears.
Xiang Yang held one short spear in each hand.
You dare insult my big brother? Damn, you really don't learn your lesson.
Upon hearing Xiang Yang's words, Little Black was once again filled with rage, and its telepathic voice echoed in Xiang Yang's mind. At the same time, lightning flickered across Little Black's wings, and Qin Yu immediately grew worried, quickly communicating telepathically, Little Black, if this Xiang Yang is fast with one spear, with two short spears, his speed will be even greater, and his attack power will definitely be formidable. Don't be too reckless.
Little Black, however, paid no heed.
Big brother, don't worry about me. I want him to know my strength. Little Black directly communicated to Qin Yu, Big brother, you attacked just now; now it's my turn. You can stay back and use the Flame Sword for a sneak attack.